Birthday Surprise for A. H. Welte
A. H. Welte was honored with a surprise 72nd birthday party last Sunday night attended by forty five relatives and friends. Euchre at seven tables awarded prizes to Robert Chapek and W. J. Kiefer with consolation prizes to Chas Lints and Stanley Vodicka. Refreshments followed and Welte, Richmond’s long time blacksmith, remains active in his trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Welte
Euchre
Robert Chapek
W. J. Kiefer
Chas. Lints
Stanley Vodicka
Mr. Welte
de Molay
K. C. Hall
State de Molay
Amos Chapter
Social clubs and meetings announced for weekend and week
The 19th Century club meets Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Miller to discuss Iowa History. The 4H Happy Go-Getters gather Saturday April 9 at 1 PM at Roy Finke’s. bring a dish to pass and a notebook. Evening Section Literature meets Monday April 11 with Mr T R Gillispie. Towels from blind ladies ready for pickup. Rebekah degree staff practice Monday at 7:30. Fortnightly literature group meets Monday afternoon with Mrs Wm Graf at 724 South 4th Ave. Towers hemmed by blind workers to be delivered. Officers to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
Iowa
Roy Finke
T. R. Gillispie
Wm. Graf
South 4Th Ave
Rosemary club meeting announced for Wednesday
The Rosemary club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs C C Rothlisberger 713.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Efekels
Flower Seed and
Charles Barthelow
Sam Neill
Rosemary Club
C. C. Rothlisberger
Modern Kitchen Equipment Will Improve Home Cooking
Washington women will attend Mrs. Nancy Rowe’s four session cooking school at the Journal cooling school. She will discuss new home economics developments, demonstrate recipes, answer questions, and open with musical numbers. The program includes table settings, linens, glassware, and entertaining tips for festive dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Rowe
Washington
Journal
Mrs. Rowe
Spring Rush After Bitter Winter In Shiloh
Shiloh notes mark a quick shift from a brutal winter to spring farming. Local residents sow oats plow and prepare grounds while pupils take final six week tests. Social visits include Caldwell Darbyshire Pratt Beenblossom and Marsh families as residents hope for speedy recovery and upcoming school close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Cathryn
Cleone Caldwell
Vera Darbyshire
Ottumwa
Violet Christner
Verda
Darlene Schantz
Glenn Pratt
Glean Beenblossom
Ada May
Velma
Mack
Harold Beenblossom
Frank Schantz
Washington
Will Caldwell
John Gamble
Myra van Nostrand
Sowash
Maxine
Pauline
Claire Darbyshire
Glenn Thompson
Sam
Fred Bleese
Hall Figgins Sale Draws Big Kalona Crowd
A large crowd attended the Hal Figgins sale on Tuesday with sales going fairly well. Mr and Mrs Figgins plan to move to Richland where they bought a hardware store. Local residents include John A. Yoder of Iowa City and several Kalona couples and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Hal Figgins
Figgins
Richland
Manuel Swartzendrubher
BE. B. Hocksteller
John A. Yoder
Iowa City
Raymond Hasty
Guy Fieldman
Dean Fieldman
Charles Dillinger
H. P. Grady
Z. J. Lahey
Delia Louck
Washington Visitors Shared News and Visits
Washington residents hosted and visited relatives and friends this week. Visitors included Mrs. F. E. Marsh of Keota, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Lahey with Hal Thomas, Junior Nelson, Miss Iva Sharp, and Veda Ehrenfelt, while Mrs. Will Kleopfer battles pneumonia and Mrs. Sadie Rickey assists at the Figgins home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F. E. Marsh
Keota
Will Kleopfer
Kalona
Sadie Rickey
Jews City
Presley Figgins
Figgins
C. L. Lahey
Hal Thomas
Junior Nelson
Wellston
T. J. Lahey
Gerald Teets
Kessler
Iva Sharp
Mason City
A J. Votruba
Gladys Sleichter
Milford
Iowa
Joe KB. Walker
Des Moines
Veda Ehrenfelt
Iowa City
M. B. Ehren
Reduction of Over Ten Million in Iowa Taxes Seen in Levy
Des Moines reports a total Iowa tax levy of 100,247,345.92 for 1932, down from 110,307,034.39 in 1931. State board member John W. Foster says the levy reduction totals 10,0588.47 including monies and credits, based on final county auditor reports and tax equalization adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Iowa
State Board of Assessment and Review
John W. Foster
Foster
Fifty Countries to Compete in Los Angeles Olympic Games
The organizing committee announced that July 30 to August 14 will feature two thousand athletes from 50 nations. Countries listed include Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bolivia Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Czechoslovakia Denmark Egypt Estonia Finland France Great Britain Germany Greece Guatemala Haiti Hungary India Ireland Italy Japan Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Mexico Monaco New Zealand Norway Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Rhodesia Romania Spain Sweden South Africa United States Uruguay and Yugoslavia.
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Los Angeles
Argentine
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Columbia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Egypt
Esthenia
Finland
France
Great Britain
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Haiti
Hungary
India
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Para
Philippine Islands
Poland
Portugal
Rhodesia
Rumania
Spain
Sweden
South Africa
United States of America
Uruguay
Yugoslavia
Strikes Hit Chicago Hospital Staff Over Dismissals
Special police were stationed at Cook County Psychopathic Hospital as 68 attendants and orderlies walked out in protest of economy driven dismissals of 27 workers. Union president J Horan predicted possible spread to the county hospital as officials met to discuss the action. Dr Francis J Gerty reported several mentally ill patients may be violent and pledged medical staff readiness for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Cook County Psychopathic Hospital
J. Horan
Building Service Employed International Union
Horan
Francis J. Gerty
Gerty
County Training School
Thieves Choosey In Lincoln Park Drug Store Raid
Two armed men robbed a Lincoln Park drug store taking $200 in Uncle Sam cash. They refused Canadian money Lincoln Park script and $100 in checks, leaving those items behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park
Mich
Uncle Sam
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Byron Snider
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Harry Hutt
Emil Fink
J. L. Johnson
Forest’ Brinning
Charles Schiebel
Walter Longer
David K
Christian Ladies Aid
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Albert Dayton
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Harry Watkins
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Owen Hayes
Yanc
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Wellman
Amos Chapter de Molay
Muscatine
George Freshwaters
W. T. Carson
L. R. Lupton
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Parewell
Mrs
Grayson
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George Rudiger
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Gillespie
Paul Gillespie
Fairfield
Forest City
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American Home Dept
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Business and Professional Women's Club
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Max
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W. Alb
Claire Gray
Bridge
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Harold Maas
D. B. Thompson
Hammford van Dyke
Martin Whittaker
Shing’ Att
Rebekah
Fred Burger
Ture
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Crone’s
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Tyas
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Kraft
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C. R. Paisley
Wyman
Tom Lahey
Hurtz
California
Ferry
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Eureka
Illinois
Homer Jackson
North Side Cafe
North Side
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