First United Presbyterian Reception for New Pastor and Wife
The First United Presbyterian church hosts a seven thirty reception this evening for Rev. and Mrs. J Reade McCrory inviting the community to join in the church’s hospitality. Ed Simmering marked his 24th birthday with a gathering of 16 neighbors and friends at his home on Tuesday evening. Mrs Sue Lytle entertained at a family dinner party with guests including Mrs Martha Gray and others, while the Just Us club held a meeting with officers elected. A wedding occurred at the Methodist parsonage this morning as Miss Christa Jackson married Mr Clayton E Bear with a brief ceremony and a trip welcomed afterward. The couple plans to reside on the Tom Thompson farm after May first.
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J. Reade McCrory
First United Presbyterian
T. Aren
First Church
Sue Lytle
Martha Gray
Christa Jackson
Clayton E. Bear
W. W. Bowery
Ruth Bridges
Robert Noonan
Washington High School
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Fallls
Washington County
Richmond
Charles Bear
Capital City Commercial College
Des Moines
Younker Brothers
Mr. Bear
Tom Thompson
Wellman
Washington
Dunbar Follies Impress Des Moines Audiences
Des Moines applauds the Dunbar Opera Follies opening a three day run at Berehe theater. Lorna Doone Jackson shows notable voice and acting. Grace Cooper stars with Rigdon dancers. the White Hussar band delivers strong harmony. Bert Howard and Harry Williams provide patter. the cabaret finale blends opera and jazz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dunbar Opera Follies
Berehe
Lorna Doone Jackson
Mise Jackson
White Hussar
Rigdon
Grace Cooper
Newton Twins
Harry Williams
Bert Howard
Announcements from local groups and meetings
Horhtehem Commandery No 4 K T holds a called conclave Thursday April 6 with Red Cross and Order of Malta conferments for three candidates. Women's Missionary Society of First United Presbyterian meets Friday at 2 36 pm. West Chester church bake sale planned for Saturday before Easter. Rebekahs hold regular meeting Friday at 8 with initiation expected and visiting members welcome. Presbyterian Ladies Sector meets Friday at 2 30 pm at Mrs Shrader’s home with program and church ladies invited.
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Horhtehem Commandery No
K. T
Red Cross
Order of Malta
G. S. Kerr
Women's Missionary Society
First United Presbyterian Church
Oscar George
Darbyshire
Ross
West Chester
Rebekahs
The
Presbyterian Church
Harry Shrader
Community notices for meetings and events in April
A mixed listing of meeting updates and upcoming events. changes include First United Presbyterian choir meeting moved to Friday at 7 15 pm, Moose hall dance on April 6, Pythian Sisters at Castle hall Friday 2 pm, G A R day observance at G A R hall Friday, candy and pie sale at Glendale school April 7, Haskins home talent play April 7 at Cotter, Catholic Daughters meet April 7 at 8 20, K of P second rank Thursday, Parsons College Glee Club concert April 10, Ainsworth chapter O E S meeting April 7 with school of instruction, Fortnightly club home economics event April 11 at Shiloh and Appomattox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Choir
Dinner for G A R members at Court House
W R C will serve dinner in the G A R 100mg at the Court House. All survivors and local G A R members are invited. Banquet tickets available at any bank or McElhinney Drug Co. The banquets at 6 30.
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W. RC
K. of P
McElhinney Drug Co
Public Gym Opens in Webster City Armory Building
Webster City held the opening of a public gymnasium in the new armory with large crowds. The facility fills a YMCA role, backed by local businessmen, with a director and class schedule to be set. Ames College figures led the program including W Mayser and C B Daubert plus Hasbrouck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Y.M. C
W. Mayser
Ames College
Horse Racing in England Roots at Chester circa Year 1000
An ancient note traces English horse racing to Chester around the year 1000, marking the sport's early establishment in the kingdom. The fragment suggests racing traditions rooted in early medieval England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Je Card Ie
Chester
To Polish Glass
Glass is polished by different methods. Water glass is roughened with sand, smoothed with emery, and polished with greens. A fine polishing powder uses five parts rock alum, burned and ground, and one part powdered chalk. mix and apply with a dry brush.
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Just Us Club
J. T. Sehulty
Mia. Honey
Bye
Hoxworth
Henry Minick
Florence Keller
May Hopengardner
C. J. Dittmer
Schulty
Kos
Hout
Knights OF Pythias
Bers
Motlay
Castle Hall
Methodist Church
Orton Lodge
C. M H. Wilson
Charles Hebner
J. M. Wilson
John Zaring
F. W. Brindley
George W. Stewart
F. Haight
Brighton
Keota
Robinson
Glenwood
Ward Furgusson
Rolph
John Burjanek
Cedar Rapids
Order
E B. C. Carris
Orion Lodge
Washington Lodge
Dunbar Follies
Etna Dawson
Presbyterian
Moose Hall
G. A. BR
Glendale
Dorothy Allen
Haskins
Cotter
Catholic Daughters of America
K. C. Hall
FE. C. Carris
American Legion Auxiliary
Suse Mdgington
Parsons College Glee Club
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth
O. BE. S
Anna Israel
van Buren Street
Lewis J. Miller
Chas. Brown
Merie Lytle
Baptist Mission Society
Helen Long
Co Ae As
Mannhard Rooms
Orr Frocery
Johnson’s
Lux
Country Boy
Hull
Pachaure
Crescent Brand
Richard Johnson
K. M. Bridges & Co
Ladies’ and Children’s
Oxford
Nut Brown Browne
Oxford Coorswear
Leon Re Po
Men's Equity
S. W
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