Local residents share visits during spring and winter travels
Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Sartor returned from a Texas winter. Mrs. C. E. Hendrix of Ukiah California and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hough visited near Noble. Several families hosted guests in West Chester Keota and Des Moines with visits to Grace Scho walter and Norman Schoonover. Mr. Chicken, county extension agent, and others were mentioned with multiple weekend stays and summers planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Sartor
Texas
C. E. Hendrix
Ukiah
Calif
Ira Hough
Katie
Isaac Conrad
Noble
Grace Schowalter
Wayland
Hendrix
Mrs. Schowalter
John Bowman
Grace Hendrix
W. B. Crooks
Presbyterian Guild
Neil Chicken
Betty Jo
Patricia
Carol
Greenfield
Iowa
Raymond Rittenhouse
St. Louis
Jesse Campbells
Ralph Martins
Des Moines
Iowa City
Norman Schoonover
Annual Crawfordsville Potluck Honoring Basketball Team
The Crawfordsville community potluck honored the boys and coach after a Friday dinner in the school gym. Guests dressed in red and white, with a centerpiece basketball and souvenir key rings at each place. Awards were presented by Coach Walter Schnelle, with speeches by Dick Ives and others. several staff and supporters attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Maxine Fulton
Joann Schantz
Dickey Jo Hamilton
Clifford Ott
Vernon White
Maxine
Dickey Jo
Joann
Viola Hering
Marilyn Miller
Margery Cherryholmes
Lucille Gault
Walter Schnelle
Arthur Whiting
Jack Howard
Duane MaArtor
Donald Monson
Donald Rex Huston
Bill Mitchell
Dick Young
Norman Waters
Guy Mitchell
Cleo Fletcher
Dick Ives
Parsons College
Fairfield
University of Iowa
A. H. Ferris
Wayne Wilson
Keith Mitchell
Vaughn McArtor
Richard Stephens
Russell Monson
George Fulton
Roger Holmes
Wilbur Kiene
Clinton couple guests at local homes this weekend
Dr and Mrs Marion Anderson of Clinton were weekend guests at the Murray Smylie and D W Anderson homes. Mrs Nina McKay has returned from spending the winter in Tampa Florida and says she likes Florida but still loves Iowa more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McNeal
Clarion, In
Cornell College
Gifford Morrison
Mrs
Marion Anderson of
Clinton
Murray Smylie
D. W. Anderson Homes
Nina McKay
Tampa
Fla
Florida
Lova
Rabenold Contour Plowing Spotted Near North Xenia
Mr and Mrs Manford Rabenold and Roland spent Easter Sunday with sister Mrs J James. Roland has been doing contour plowing. A Des Moines paper featured aerial contour plowing, noted as pretty and interesting. Herman Wagenknecht family had Easter dinner with mother Mrs Anna Wagenknecht. Mr and Mrs Geo Lord also enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Glen Lord
North Xenia
Manford Rabenold
Roland
SS James
Roland Rabenold
Des Moines
Herman Wagenknecht
Anna Wagenknech
Geo. Lord
Mrs Roy Howsare Honored At Postnuptial Shower
Mrs Raymond Howsare of Crawfordsville was honored at a post nuptial shower Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Cleo McCoy. Guests played Dubs Bridge and gifts were displayed under a green and white umbrella as the bride guessed each item. Refreshments in green and white were served by Mrs Don Miller Mrs Cleo Fletcher and Mrs Karl Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Howsare
Crawfordsville
Cleo McCoy
Don Miller
Cleo Fletcher
Karl Lowe
Fortnightly Music Group Plans May Morrell Chorus Concert
The Fortnightly Music Department met at Mrs. Ira Gastman's home with three members present. Guests Patricia Weldin and Biddy Johnson attended. Officers for next year were named led by Mrs. A. S. Smith with Mrs. Foster Bagge as assistant. A talk on Music as an Expression of Mood featured numbers by members including Beethoven and Chopin pieces, Neapolitan Nights, and Schubert. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Gastman
Patricia Weldin
Biddy Johnson
M. M. Schell
Morrell Men’s Chorus
Ottumwa
A. S. Smith
Foster Bagge
Houck
Edith Weldin
Walter Smith
US. Smith
Zamecnik
Irvan Whitham
Everett Burham
George Masson
Carolyn Neal
Schell
Briccialdi
Coddington
Herbert Osincup
Easter Sunday Family Reunion Across States
Easter Sunday dinner united Mr. and Mrs. Keith Lord and Anna of Washington with Bruce Lord and Roger and Patsy of Defiance Nebraska, plus Mrs. Bruce Lord and Charles of Ainsworth. The L ords have seven grandchildren from their three sons. Georgia Reaney is recovering from surgery and plans to remain in University Hospital Iowa City for a couple more weeks. James Clegg remains in Mercy Hospital and is slowly improving. Norma Clegg will lead contestants to the sub district music contest in Wapello on Saturday April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Lord
Anna
Washington
Bruce Lord
Roger
Patsy
Defiance
Neb
Charles
Ainsworth
George
Tommy
Richard
Lord
Georgia Reaney
University Hospital
Iowa City
James Clegg
Mercy Hospital
Norma Clegg
Wapello
Amena’s Oldest House Sold in St Augustine Story
The oldest house in America, built in 1564 by monks of the Order of St Francis in St Augustine Florida, was recently sold. Its solid structure is made of sequina a mix of sea shells and mortar noted for its indestructible qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
St. Augustine
Fla
Order of St. Francis
Alice White Weds Roy Marr in Kahoka Missouri
Alice White and Roy Marr of Ainsworth married in a single ring ceremony Saturday at 9 0 a m in the Methodist parsonage Kahoka Rev Monroe officiated attended by Mr and Mrs Charles D Thompson of Ainsworth with Mrs Monroe as sole guest. The couple drove to Hannibal for a light dinner at Arrow Lodge and will reside in Ainsworth after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Marr
Alice White
Ainsworth
Rev
Monroe
Methodist
Kahoka
Charles D. Thompson
Y W C A Board Meeting Tonight at Davidian Lecture
The Y W C A board met in the Y W C A room with devotion by Fitha Dawson on Love. Edna Mercer presided as president and reports were heard. Plans were made to host the senior Y Teens at a dinner on April 15. The session adjourned ahead of Mr. Davidian's lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W
Fitha Dawson
Edna Mercer
Davidian
Junior Fortnightly Plans Mothers Tea
The Junior Fortnightly met at Mrs. Charles Berdo’s home with eighteen members and one guest, Mrs. Mary Buck. President Virginia Utterback led the session. Helen Breese presented wall paper, rugs, drapes, and color blending. Officers for the coming year were nominated: leader Mrs. Kenneth Patterson, assistant leader Mrs. Merle Turnipseed, and secretary-treasurer Donna Sellers. Refreshments followed, hosted by the Berdo household and Mrs. Turnipseed. The next meeting will be a Mothers Tea at Mrs. Kenneth Patterson’s home. relatives may attend if mothers are absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Berdo
Mary Buck
Virginia Utterback
Helen Breese
Kenneth Patterson
Merle Turnipseed
Donna Sellers
Alice McDaniel
Turnipseed
Fortnightly Literature Group Hears Play John Loves Mary
Mrs. H. C. Hull presented the play John Loves Mary by Norman Krasna at the Fortnightly Literature meeting held at Mrs. Stella Latchem’s home. A brief review noted the farce focuses on romantic mixups and wedding plans with multiple mistaken loyalties and a comic misdirection culminating in a happy ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hull
Harry Davis
Saturday Review of Literature
John Loves
Mary
Norman Krasna
Playing Possum Tactic Described in Opossum Behavior
The article explains that playing possum is a nervous, involuntary response used by opossums to feign death and deter predators. It notes the behavior is not consciously controlled by the animal and serves as a survival mechanism.
Birth of Craig Frederick Taylor in St. Louis
Mr and Mrs R E Taylor of 7701 Fiorrissant Rd St Louis welcome son Craig Frederick born March 29. Mother Caroleen Sartor prior name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Taylor
Fiorrissant Rd
St. Louis
Craig Frederick
Taylor
Caroleen Sartor
Bridge Party at Masonic Temple Raises Spring Color Cheer
The White Shrine held a bridge party yesterday afternoon at the Masonic Temple with three tables in play. Committee for the event included Mrs. A. W. Yard and Mrs. Paul Snakenberg. Refreshments followed in a Spring color scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
A. W. Yard
Paul Snakenberg
Daughters of Union Veterans Hold April 19 Inspection Practice
The group met for a called session to rehearse for the upcoming inspection on April 19. Mrs Scott Wilcox presided over the regular business meeting and led the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Scott Wilcox
Out of town guests at Nazarene church service
Rev and Mrs C F Gieselman hosted Sunday guests from Montrose including Mrs Hieselman's parents Mr and Mrs Van Osdol and Mrs Van Osdol's sister. The visitors attended Sunday service at the church of the Nazarene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Gieselman
Square Circle Club Holds March Meeting at Mrs Wood Home
Ten members gathered at the home of Mrs. Clark Wood for the Square Circle club March meeting. Ruth Foster, Home Economist, presented an engaging lesson on curtains while Mrs Wood and Mrs Phillip Gerdes provided refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square Circle Club
Clark Wood
Ruth Foster
Wood
Phillip Gerdes
Birthday dinner at Willis Jones home honors Mrs Louie Jones
A birthday dinner was held at the Willis Jones home last evening for Mrs Louie Jones. Attending were Mr and Mrs Rex Severt of Wellman, Mr and Mrs Tom Duncan, and Mr Louie Jones. Mrs Jones is mother of Willis Jones, Mrs Severt and Mrs Duncan. The cake was baked by Mrs Severt and the color scheme was yellow and green. Flowers centered the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Jones
Louie Jones
Rex Severt
Wellman
Tom Duncan
Jones
Severt
Birthday greetings to local ladies and friends
Birthday wishes are sent to Mrs. Merle Gill formerly Frances Hayes now of Los Angeles and to Mrs. Robert More of Willmar Minnesota and to Mrs. H M Putnam. Also to Mrs. R A Dawson Duane Kedlinger Ed Nelson and Dean Stannard of Clay. A brother and sister share April 6 birthdays Francis Singleton of Washington and Mrs Otis Waggoner of Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Gill
Frances Hayes
Los Angeles
Robert More
Willmar
Minn
H. M. Putnam
R. A. Dawson
Duane Kedlinger
Ed Nelson
Dean Stannard
Clay
Francis Singleton
Washington
Otis Waggoner
Brighton
Family Reunion Honors May Dawson and Lawrence Dawson
A Sunday gathering at the Lloyd Conger and May Dawson home celebrated the April 6 birthdays of Mrs. May Dawson and Mrs. Lawrence Dawson. Dinner at Winga's Cafe followed by a day of visiting. all children attended for the first time in six years. Attendees included Lawrence Dawson and wife from Tripoli, Wilbur Dawson and wife, W. A. Arildsen and two children from Waterloo, and Floyd Dawson with Karen from Riverside, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Conger
May Dawson
Lawrence Dawson
Tripoli
Wilbur Dawson
W. A. Arildsen
Pat and
Rich
Waterloo
Floyd Dawson
Karen
Riverside
Calif
Chrysanthemums Aim for Year Round Blooming Plan
Chrysanthemum growers plan a succession of varieties to produce mums all year round. They will use dark period interruptions to delay blooming and artificial shortening of day to speed blooming under different conditions.
Ancient Greek theory of vision and eye rays
The text explains that many Greek thinkers believed vision came from rays emitted by the eyes. Empedocles, around 500 BC, proposed that eye rays left the eye, struck objects, and boomeranged back to the eye to enable sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empedocles
Calendar notices outline club meetings and events
Notices list dates and times for Pythian Sisters D A R Harmony club Baptist Women Missionary Rally and many regional group meetings. Includes hospitality details and note changes of date or venue for several circles and chapters across multiple days and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Crozier
J. O. Sexton
J. E. Lemmon
Harmony Club
Ed Mayhew
Bill Crayne
Baptist Women's Missionary Rally
Wellman Church
Rainbow Girls Meet at Temple with Local Leaders
Rainbow Girls gathered at the Masonic Temple with Rainbow mother Mrs. Victor Blattner and Rainbow Dad Fred Longer in attendance. Nancy Patterson chaired the business meeting as 50 girls and leaders attended the United Presbyterian Church Sunday. A letter discussed the Grand Assembly set for Sioux City on June 14 15 and 16. Marie Davis spoke on her color station symbolizing religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Victor Blattner
M. L. Brown
Fred
Nancy Patterson
United Presbyterian
Grand Assembly
Sioux City
Marie Davis
Wedding to be held at Hathaway residence in Columbus Junction
Doris Mae Hathaway eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs GC Hathaway of Muscatine will marry Forrest C Pep pel son of Mr and Mrs George E Peppel of Conesville at 8 00 p m Thursday April 8 in the Hathaway residence Rev Walter Sieck of Musserville Methodist church will officiate No invitations issued but friends and relatives are invited to the wedding and reception at the home following the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Doris Mae Hathaway
Hathaway
Muscatine
Forrest C. Peppel
Conesville
George E. Peppel
Walter Sieck
Musserville Methodist Church
Lent offering and Bible verses at local addresses
Readable fragments list residents and street addresses for a service or notice urging Lenten offerings. Names include Mrs Hammer at 208 E. 2nd St No 4 and Mrs Hunting at 827 S. 2nd Ave No 6 plus Mrs. Stephens at 615 S. Marion Ave No 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 2Nd St
B. Hammer
E. Main St
Lida Hunting
S. 2Nd Ave
Harold Stephens
S. Marion Ave
Birth Month Theme Promises Change at H. J. Club Meeting
H. J. club members plus two guests and five children gathered at Mrs. Ernest Strum's home south of Riverside. The program centered on birth month symbolism with new members considered, prizes awarded in Red Cross charity games, and a flower exchange planned for the April 14 meeting hosted by Mrs. Ray Sojka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Ernest Strum
Riverside
Preston Edmondson
Dale Dann
Charles Schnoebelen
Dale Duwn
Red Cross
Bunee
Urban Te- Pockhorst
William Pribyl
George Shalla
Harold Strum
Wayne Zeck
George Shall
Ray Sojka
Real Pure Race Among Andamanese Isolated People
The Andamanese, inhabiting the Andaman Islands off Burma, are described as the most pure race due to long isolation and minimal contact with other groups. The passage notes their prolonged separation from other peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andamanese
Andaman Islands
Burma
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gene Turner
Marion Griffin
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Harley DeVore
Raymond Hendrickson
Floyd Marston
Roy Davison
Mr. Davison
J. W. Davison
Joe Wehr
Seattle
Wash
Lieut
Clifford Blecha
Conn
Oboes
Washington, Iowa
S. W. Kaster
Mer
Rabenold
Rock of Ages
Roy Howsare
Amena
B. V. Payne
Coen
Mic West
Payne
Radio Shop
Over Western Auto Store
Washington,owa
Ena
Troth
Y.W.C.A
Davidion
Stella Latchem
John
O'Leary
Nevada
O’leary
Paramount Theatre
Possum
Bridge Party
U. V. Meeting
Duncan
Pythian Sisters
Paul Snakenburg
O. FE. S
P. m
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Linger Longer
Everett Schmitt
W V. Durst
Gamma Psi
Beta Sizma Phi
Richra Yotle
Sunshine Community Club
Charles Zieglowsky
St. Joseph Circle
Charles Kiese
H. H. Club
Ted Givans
Eastern Star
Just Us Club
W. C. McFadden
Heights Social Club
E. A. Stewart
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Rural Women's Club
Stella Genkinger
Walnut Women’s Club
Myron Burroughs
Women's Council of the Christian Church
Roy Minnis
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Friendship Club
Flower Exchange
Harry Dye
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
William Putman
Lee Hesseltine
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Gray School
Zimri Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Fred W Bell
S. 4Th Ave
Marion Augustine
Edgar Stout
James Brooks
George Dare
Accie Clapper
Washington St
Fred Bey
7Th Ave
John Lee
Stephen
Rainbow Girls
Hathaway Home
Lady In Waiting
Tuxase
Rothschild’s
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