Local residents plan Easter gatherings across counties
A string of family visits and Easter celebrations unfolds from West Chester to Eddyville and Fairfield. Notables include Mrs. B. C. Hebensberger returning to Colorado Springs, Pimme relatives calling in Keota, and Drake student Mabel Burger and companions vacationing in Des Moines. Robert Barclay returns from Chicago with Grinnell College students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Barclay
Chicago
Grinnell College
Whitehead Named Manager for Towns Baseball Team
At a special baseball committee meeting Ray Whitehead was chosen manager for the season with Jack Wood as business manager. The plan includes improving Blatther field east of town and expanding seating. Most games will be at home with hopes to attract top touring teams like Piney Woods and the Tama Indians. The town club finances the field while other groups may use it free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Whitehead
Ted Dalton
Ed Squire
Jack Wood
Blatther
Washington
Whitehead
American Legion
NYA
Wood
Piney Woods
Mississippi
Tama Indians
Easter Visit Plans From Norfolk Families
Mr and Mrs A A Barnes of Norfolk Nebr are expected this evening for an Easter visit with their son Durward Barnes and family A family dinner is planned tomorrow at the George Hotle home Guests include Mr and Mrs Stanley Smith and daughters of Waverly Mr and Mrs James Robertson and daughters of Richland Mr and Mrs W br Kyle and son Larry Wayne Brown of Des Moines is here for an Easter Master visit with his father Charles Brown Also Mrs Charles Hazen Mr and Mrs Howard Hazen and family expect to spend Easter in Des Moines with the Neals and Hazens Chicken supper set at Ainsworth M B d church Tuesday Apr 11 5 to 7 pm Bill Shields will return to Chicago tomorrow night after an Easter visit with aunts Pilla and Edith Shields Mrs Clyde Boice of Iowa City will spend Easter here at Homer Stephen and Dr C A Boice homes Mrs John Risewick and children John and Jean of Des Moines and Mrs Arletta Proffitt of Pleasantville left yesterday after visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Breitenbach Vaugh Thornburgh of Monticello is here to spend Easter weekend with sister Mrs Helen Heilman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Barnes
Norfolk
Nebr
Durward Barnes
George Hotle
Stanley Smith
Margaret Jean
Joyce
Joan
Waverly
James Robertson
Peggy Jean
Julia
Richland
W. Br. Kyle
Larry
Wayne Brown
Des Moines
Charles Brown
Mr. Brown
Waterloo
Fish Tire Company
Bill Shields
Chicago
Pilla
Edith Shields
Clyde Boice
Iowa City
Homer Stephen
Dr. C. A. Boice
John Risewick
John and
Jean
Arletta Proffitt
Pleasantville
Charles Breitenbach
Vaugh Thornburgh of
Monticello
Helen Heilman
Open Baseball Season Ticket Sale Wednesday
Washington baseball season ticket drive starts next Wednesday as the community baseball committee led by Frank Frazier and others sells tickets for ten home games at two dollars each. Each ticket allows the purchaser to bring a wife and children under 18. transfers are not allowed. Funds raised cover start up and initial expenses, continuing the prior year's plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Community Baseball Committee
Frank Frazier
Co. G. Schmoeller
Joe Falk
Bob Young
Ray Whitehead
Rodney Arnold
Washington to Organize Baseball Team for 1939 Season
Plans call for a May start to practice once weather improves with a mid May start for games. Negotiations touch a game against Fort Madison prison Blues, which could force an away opener. Manager Whitehead will invite players by merit, aiming to improve on the 1938 T record and likely include last year’s players and new local prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Cities
Burlington
Ottumwa
Fort Madison
Washington
Whitehead
Easter visits noted by many in Washington town
Mr and Mrs Charles Barclay plan to visit Danville Illinois to spend Easter with Mrs Barclay's parents Mr and Mrs Sidney Moore. Several visitors from out of town including Helen Masson and Dr and Mrs W J Masson arrive for Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barclay
Danville, DL
Missionary to Talk at P T A Meeting
Elma Booth, a missionary in China, will discuss Chinese schools at a Centennial PTA meeting next Wednesday at the school. Mrs. George W. Rudiger will present the lesson study. Program starts at 2 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Booth
China
George W. Rudiger
Liberty Bell Ringing Celebrates Declaration Signing
Andrew McNair rang the Liberty Bell to mark the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a moment commemorated with a celebratory ringing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew McNair
Hospital dismissals listed for Bruce Dill and others
Bruce Dill expected to be dismissed this afternoon. Mrs. Charles Mapel of Riverside and John Maxwell of Washington were discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Homer Hunt of Ainsworth was discharged this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Dill
Charles Mapel
Riverside
John Maxwell
Washington
Homer Hunt
Ainsworth
Spring Opening Stag Supper At Washington Country Club
The Washington country club invites all members to a stag supper next Tuesday at 6 30 PM at the club house. It marks the year’s first gathering with plans to boost golf participation and recruit new members. George Heston the welterweight boxer from Washington will perform an exhibition with a local opponent chosen for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Country Club
George Heston
Washington
Iowa
Easter dinner guests announced across several families
The notice lists numerous households hosting Easter dinners including the Kos Shebeck Howell Boone Longer Kelly Ledger Morrison Bailey Harwood and Lipscomb families plus visitors from Batavia Des Moines Chicago and Emportia Kansas. A community sale at Whittaker pavilion sold two hundred cattle fifty hogs forty veal calves and twenty sheep with veal calves at a top price of 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Eddyville
West Liberty
Muscatine
Oxford
Washington County
Whittaker Pavillion
Rebekah Members to Have Obligation Ceremony April 21
Regular meeting of the Rebekah Lodge was held with about 100 members attending at the 1L00.0.F. hall. Plans were made for an obligation ceremony on April 21, and the noble grand urged all members to attend. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs George Jarrard and committee. Mr and Mrs Floyd Murdock led after lodge entertainment with various card games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
F. Hall
George Jarrard
Floyd Murdock
Presbyterian Aid Officers Installed at Meeting Friday
The Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church held its regular April meeting at the church with president Mrs. Fred Reid presiding. New officers were installed by Mrs. F. W. Lastwood after devotional, with committees to be named soon and a quota kept at last year's level. Margaret Cowden spoke on her Tran work and received gifts. a miscellaneous shower followed with tea and angel food cake baked by Mrs. R Badger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Fred Reid
F. W. Lastwood
R. B. Dougherty
Frank Crone
Manse
C. R. McCutchen
E. A. Ralston
Margaret Cowden
Tran
To Elect Officers in Harmony Club
Harmony Club will elect officers for the year at a Wednesday meeting hosted by Mrs James Brooks at 2 p m. In addition to the election, members will participate in a flower exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officers In
Harmony Club
James Brooks
Two Birthdays Honored at Dinner by Birthday Club
The Birthday club honored two honorees at a dinner last evening. Mrs. G. W. Manussier, whose birthday was Sunday, and Pearl Gardner, whose birthday is today, received gifts. Centerpiece lilies and yellow tapers graced the North Side cafe private dining room. After dinner the group visited Mrs. Joe Falk’s home for two birthday cakes and refreshments after a bridge game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthday Club
G. W. Manussier
Pearl Gardner
North Side
Joe Falk
Camp Fire Dance Invitation and Meeting Report
Camp Fire group held an afternoon dance from 4 to 6 pm at the E P hall with about thirty youths present. Chaperones served punch and wafers. Mrs Ed Hanson directed the dancing and Ives McKay played piano. The Overseen group met at Marjorie Logan’s home to hear talks on American composers and the Bill of Rights as a birthday honor. A counse l fire is planned for Nan Hoover’s home on April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Simpson
Claude Tucker
A. E. Atchison
Ed Hanson
Ives McKay
Marjorie Logan
Counel Fire
Nan Hoover
West Chester Pythian Sisters Plan Tuesday Instruction
The West Chester Pythian Sisters announce a school of instruction Tuesday afternoon at 1 36 led by Mrs. Smith D D G C to inspect the work. The regular meeting follows at 8 oclock with a full attendance urged by MELC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Mrs. John Moss Hosts Riverside Club Afternoon
Mrs. John Moss of Riverside hosted the 8 and C club on Thursday afternoon. Seven members and six guests attended, with a flower exchange and Easter season refreshments. Guests included Mrs James Cook of Ainsworth, Mrs Vern Moes, Marilyn and Johnny of Washington, Mrs Charles Rath, and Mrs William Korous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moss
Riverside
James Cook
Ainsworth
Vern Moes
Marilyn and
Johnny
Washington
Charles Rath
William Korous
Social Calendar of Meetings and Activities
Community groups list weekly events across church, mission, and club circles. Details include times, venues, and host names for societies such as Wesleyan Missionary, Bible department, Masonic Temple events, American Home sections, Horeas society, St Pauls church, and M. E. Ladies Aid. Daily listings cover Monday through Thursday with offerings, potlucks, suppers, exchanges, and needlework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol
Bey
Wesleyan Missionary — Society
SEO
Shannon
East Main St
Lorden
RA Masonic Temple
George Clapper
West Washington Street
Worthy Advisors Club
Margery Means
Four Birthday Celebrants Mark Uncommon Ages in Club
Four members of the Three Quarter Century club celebrate birthdays today with distinct ages. Notables include Mrs Charles Coretti at S87 and Jacob Hotle as next oldest at $2, with Ezra Goodwin 79 and Mrs Ross 76. Additional honorees: Robert Sutten fourteen, Edgar Knepp fourteen, Earl Zieglowsky five, Frankie Smith and Elva Mae Cory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Quarter Century Club
Charles Coretti
Jacob Hotle
Ezra Goodwin
Ross
Edgar Knepp
Eli Knepp
Earl Albert Zieglowsky
Fred Zieglowsky
Frankie Smith
Earl Smith
Merrimac
Elva Mae Cory
Mrs. Mark Waggoner Celebrates Birthdays at Riehland
Mrs. Mark Waggoner marks her birthday today and her son Kenneth will follow in two days. The family resides in Riehland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Waggoner
Kenneth
Riehland
Easter Sunday birthdays listed for local residents
Easter Sunday will mark birthdays for R L Grimes Lucy Dempsey Roberta Luers Georgeanne Rudi ger Cloyce Conrad Mildred Chorpening Irma Vincent and Leo Kiefer of West Chester Wayland and nearby areas. The community notes celebrate these individuals with warm wishes from neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Grimes
Lucy Dempsey
Roberta Luers
West Chester
Georgeanne Rudiger
Cloyce Conrad
Wayland
Mildred Chorpening
Irma Vincent
Leo Kiefer
Missionary Society to Elect Officers Next Thursday
Election of officers will be held at the Prairie Flower Missionary Society meeting next Thursday at Mrs. Thrasher home. The event will be an all day affair with Martha Thrasher co-hostess. Dues will be collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Earl Smith
Martha Thrasher
Davis announce Alexa Davis engagement to Lloyd L
Mr and Mrs C D Davis of Wyman announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Alexa to Lloyd L The notice names the families and states the forthcoming ceremony details without specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Davis
Alexa
Wyman
Alma Hearne Hollesd Missionary Society Meeting Notice
The Alma Hearne Hollesd Missionary Society will meet Tuesday evening. A potluck supper is served at 6 15 sharp followed by the regular meeting. Members are asked to bring Lenten offering and materials for doll dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Masson
van Buren Street
Alma Hearne
Ruby Sharp
M. E. Ladies Aid Society of
Wee Chester
Iood
S. P. Finneh
Rollenil
Harmony Club
James Brooks
Birthday Wishes Tangle Across Generations
William Dunbar will celebrate his birthday tomorrow. Mrs Randolph Kelsey, his daughter, will mark hers Monday. Mrs Paul McClintie of Sandy Hook also has a birthday tomorrow and recalls childhood birthday celebrations with Mrs Kelsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dunbar
Randolph Kelsey
Paul McClintie
Sandy Hook
Shalla Couple Marks Fortynine Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Joseph Shalla of the Prairie Flower community celebrate their forty ninth wedding anniversary today with family and friends in a quiet observance at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Shalla
Prairie Flower Community
Yr K O Rummage Sale At City Mall
Community notices a rummage sale hosted by Yr K O at City Mall on Friday April 14 from 4 to 7 PM. Proceeds support local programs and benefits residents shopping for inexpensive items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.B.O. Rummage
Fri
City Hall
City Mall
Riverside Hostess Event Scheduled for April 20
Mrs. Robert Wells of Ainsworth will host the next gathering in Riverside, set for April 20, continuing a sequence of social meetings in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Robert Wells
Ainsworth
Radium Production Costs Highlight Ore to Ounce Cost
The article explains that extracting radium requires about 14 000 tons of ore to yield one ounce of radium worth around 700 000 dollars. It notes the enormous energy and hazardous processing involved in isolating the rare element.
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Cloyce Stoutner
B. C. Hebensberger
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Colo
Carl Hedges
Andy Pimme
Keota
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E. B. Hammer
Reister Bros
David Thompson
Marjorie
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Dan Storms
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Martha Foster
Aila Hultunen
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B. C. Foster
Foster Home
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Henry Er
Hila Sue
Frank Shepherd
Gon Donald
Virginia
Mrs. Shepherd
Osceola
Harry Sizer
Harry, Jr
Lisbon
Mabel Burger
Drake University
Florence Bacon
Zoe Zondervan
Miss Burger
Mrs
Fred Burger
Paul Horak
Ben
Moline
Waa
T. B
Brewer’s Dairy
Busi
Ness
Charles Hazen
Howard Hazen
Roger Dennis
E. D. Crossett
Alfred Neal
Dwight Hazen
Marilyn
Ainsworth M
V. Grall
Oetjen
Helen Masson
Chicago Heights
R. P. Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Althea
Elia Montgomery
R. F. McFarlane
Robert
la Harpe
Claude Woods
Albert Stoutner
Otto Walton
Guy Stumph
Harry Stumpf
Kalona
Delbert McGuire
Wavyland
Ernest Jones
Crawfordsville
Mee
J. O. Mall
Columbus City
Alfred Faulkner
K. A. Machers and Son
Terry
Haskins
Washington Streets
C. W. Durian
Elmer Berry
L. Ke. Fleming
Arnold Pennington
P.T.A. Meeting
Iolf
Gath
Ering
Frank Kos
Kos
John Shebeck
Mildred
Lawrence Howell
Boone
Karen
Will Longer
Ruth
Alvin Shebeck
Joe Kelly
Janice
Batavia
M. J. Kelly
A. R. Ledger
J. M. Kelly
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Ft. Dodge
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Florence
Davenport
Ruth Marie Morrison
Fie Sac City
E. D. Morrison
Josephine Bailey
M. W Bailey
J. A. Harwood
R. E. Shannon
Shan Davis
Harwood
Bkaster
Oetjien's Seed Store
Bruce. Lipscomb
H. J. McCreedy
Mr. Lipscomb
Emporia
Kansas
Presbyterian
Camp Fire Group
Walnut Women's Club
Harold Hameton
Roll Call
Robert Sutten
J. A Sutten
Fubir Vv
Exquire Features
Exqeve Features, Inc
A.H.H. Missionary Society
Lana
Automn Laundry Queen
Jowa Sc Therr Utilities CO
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