Missionary Societies Convene Keokuk Presbytery Convention
The Women’s missionary societies of the United Presbyterian church host the fifty-eighth annual convention of Keokuk Presbytery at the local church. Attendees include representatives from all presbytery societies with officers led by President Mrs. James Kongable. The day features devotions, readings, reports, a plan review, musical numbers, a book review, and the introduction of new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Societies
United Presbyterian Church
Women's Missionary Societies of
Keokuk Presbytery
Christ, the Prince of Peace
Mr&s
Helen Harvey
Richard McCleary
Washington
Ainsworth W. M
Holy City
Adams
Bruce
Lpscomb
Tom Lambie
C. W. McLaughlin
Luncheon Honors Mrs Judevine at Pratt Home
Mrs Ralph Pratt hosted a 1 PM luncheon at 428 East Washington street in her home for Mrs Herbert Judevine of Westwood California. Fiesta cloth and fiesta china from Mexico City set a Mexican theme as eight guests shared a bridge table and knitting session in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pratt
East
Washington Street
Herbert Judevine
Westwood
Lasson County
Calif
Mexico City
White Shrine Bridge Luncheon Ends Winter Series
The White Shrine hostess bridge luncheon at the Masonic Temple drew eighteen attendees. Easter decor brightened the table as guests played bridge. Mrs Will Hemmings earned the high score. The series concludes with organizers Mrs G Schmoeller and Mrs T A Flenners in charge. Summer series begins in two weeks under new coordinators Jed Reid Roy Means H G Miller and Robert Schell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
G. Schmoeller
T. A. Flenner
Will Hemmings
Jed Reid
Roy Means
H. G. Miller
Robert Schell
Mrs F Miller to Review Willa Cather Tale at YW
Mrs. F Miller presents the third book review in a YWCA series at 3 pm Thursday in the women’s room. Open to all women with a note urging newcomers to attend and enjoy Sapphira and the Slave Girl by Willa Cather set near Winchester Virginia in 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Miller
Y.W.C.A
Y.W
Sapphira
Willa Cather
Winchester
Virginia
Miss Cather
Travel to Nassau Unrestricted by Passports or Visas
Nassau travel remains unhampered by visas or passports though many places require passports today. The bulletin notes no red tape for travelers to Nassau in the Bahamas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
Bahamas
Social Calendar for Tuesday to Friday at local clubs
Local social calendar lists events for Tuesday to Friday including Baptist circle, Pythian Sisters meetings, Just Us club luncheon, White Shrine practice, Junior Missionary society, Gracehill Ladies Aid, and YWCA activities. Entries note hostesses, locations, and exchanges of seeds flowers and envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Judson
Golia Milier
Margaret Keyser
Oral Wnorman
Charles Nicola
L. F. Harding
Masonic Temple
Junior Missionary Society of ME
M. FE
Gracehill Ladies Aid Society
Walnut Woman's Club
William Bealer
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
Arthur Wiley
H.J. Club
Adoph Sialla
H.H. Club
Ted Givens
ElvatHvens
Seed
Loyal Woman's Bible Class
Baptist Church
W. P. Moore
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Ernest Lunow
N. iMarion Ave
Junior Fortnightly Club Meeting at Mrs Crone Home
Members of the Junior Fortnightly Club met last evening at northeast of town home of Mrs Woodrow Crone. Guests included Orpha and Catherine Yoder and ten members attended. Helen Little led a constitution quiz and officers were elected: Mary Westphal leader, Helen Little assistant, Louise Porter secretary treasurer. Thelma Luther selected the Traveling chapter from Emily Post and Mrs Philwedin read an article from Readers Digest Ask Mrs Post and led a discussion on current topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Crone
Orpha
Catherine Yoder
Helen Little
Fort
Tasty Cheese Bacon Double Deckers and Chewy Brownies
A recipe feature presents cheese and bacon double decker sandwiches with a make your own vegetable salad and hot chocolate. It also shares a chewy fudge brownies recipe with chocolate nuts and a detailed preparation method.
Birthday Tributes for Local Residents Marking Milestones
Several residents celebrate birthdays including Mrs. Ezra Goodwin born 1860 in Illinois and Mrs. Bessie L. Ross born 1863 in New York. Others listed are teens and adults with ages 13 to 16 and 75 year olds. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shalla mark their 51st wedding anniversary on the Prairie Flower farm community. Plans for a mothers tea in May are announced with host Violet Flynn organizing refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Goodwin
Illinois
Bessie L. Ross
New York State
Joseph Shalla
Prairie Flower
Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Scheduled at Val Fuhr Home
The Presbyterian Cottage Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday morning at 9 30 at Mrs Val Fuhr's home at 208 East Second Street. There will be no Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society meeting this week. A rug lasts longer if shifted every six months so all sections wear evenly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
Val Fuhr
East Second Street
Pilotburg
W O W Club Meets at A Kraft Home in Wellman
In Wellman on April 7 the W O W club held its last meeting at the home of Mrs. A C Kraft with 18 members and one guest Mrs Grant Miller of Cedar Rapids. Mrs L W Durst presided as president and program details were led by Lyall Smith with lessons by A C Gingerich and reviews of wartime and business topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass Miller
Lyall Smith
Charles KE. Hewitt, Jr
Jess Gardner
J. M. Sehlabaugh
Five Initiated by Chapter L T T T Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville April 7 five new members were initiated by Chapter L of the T T T at the home of Mrs. Hildreth Coats with four other members present. New initiates were Irlene Benson Alice Holmes Violet Lindeen Ruth Tolander and Marie Lowe. Three guests attended and light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Hildreth Coats
Irlene Benson
Alice Holmes
Violet Lindeen
Ruth Tolander
Marie Lowe
Irene Arthur
Herbert Campbell
Ainsworth
Roger Sherman
Washington
Doris Cherryholmes
Rosamund Sheldon
Anna Lease
Fortnightly Club Music Department Sponsors Choral Group
The Fortnightly club music department met at Mrs. A. Anderson’s home in April. Officers were elected: Leader Mrs. Roger Sherman, assistant leader Mrs. Boyd White, secretary-treasurer Mrs. George Masson. A choral society will be formed next year with Fortnightly members eligible for membership. Music week is set for the first week in May. Guests and members discussed concerts, programs, and literature, with selections including Beethoven and a Toscanini article from Los Angeles. The May dinner was canceled and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Anderson
Roger Sherman
Boyd White
George Masson
George Freshwaters
Carolyn Hamilton
Jean Atchison
Beethoven
Elbert
R. H. McCleery
H. H. McCleery
Los Angeles
Arturo Toscanni
Elizabeth Erdice
Ants claim title as most populous insect worldwide
The article notes that ants outnumber other insects in global population, highlighting their vast diversity and ubiquity. It discusses their social structure, habitat range, and ecological impact, illustrating why ants are considered the most numerous terrestrial animals.
Sorosis Club Met With Mrs J Bassler in Ainsworth
In Ainsworth on Friday afternoon the Sorosis club met at Mrs Jennie Bassler s home with seven members attending and guests Mrs Bostwick and Irene Yard of Washington. Irene Yard spoke on Your Favorite Rose and refreshments were arranged by Mrs J A Marsh with assistance from Mrs Bassler. The missionary society Glad Hand met with Mrs Mary Townsend, leader Mrs Jessie Pressly presiding on The Beginning of the Church. Officers were elected with Mrs Hemphill as president to replace Mrs Winnie Gordon. The group selected delegates Wilma Hunt and Townsend to attend the presbytery in Washington on April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Sorosis Club
Jennie Bassler
Irene Yard
Washington
J. A. Marsh
Bassler
Mrs. Bostwick
Wilma Hunt
Mrs Schnoebelen Hosts S and C Club Meeting
Mrs Charles Schnoebelen hosted the S and C club with six members and eight guests. Afternoon games included finessing and bance. Prize winners were Mrs Howard Fisher Mrs Ernest Bowman Mrs Leo Jenn and Miss Luella Droll. A luncheon followed.
Tuesday Bridge Club Hosts Luncheon and Prize Winners
The Tuesday Bridge club met with Mrs. Violet Lambert and guests Mrs. Gladys Evans and Mrs. Hazel Lambert. Two tables played with Mrs. Edith Richards taking high score and Mrs. Nora Spessard earning the consolation prize. Hostess served a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Lambert
Gladys Evans
Hazel Lambert
Edith Richards
Nora Spessard
Post Office Revenues Reach Record 1940 High
Estimated revenues of the U S post office department for the last fiscal year totalled 745 955 075 24, the largest in history according to the Encyclopedia Britannica Book of the Year for 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Post Office
U. S. Post Office Department
Britannica
Also Mentioned on This Page
Missionary Societies OF
Keokuk
James Kongable
Winfield
Lora Rock
Morning Sun
George Rudiger
Joe Rickey
L. R. Pierce
Merle Twinam
Harold Irwin
Columbus City
W. J. Masson
Sara Pollock
West Chester
R. J. Davidson
Stanwood
Karl Megdelson
Kenneth Nichols
Burlington
Christ the Prince of Peace
Land
N. E. Lease
George Kerr
Our Missionary Society
Glendine Lundquist
Mrs
Judevine
Biidge
Ichnes
GEMEX
Lemmon
F. Miller
Woman's Council of Christian Church
Martha
Harry Wells
Iowa- Ave
Ruth
Wade Pence
North Sixth Ave
Naomi
Roy Brobst
Friendship Club
Davis
Flower
the Bank
R. i. Dougherty
FY. Mackred L. Stewart
P. Weldin
Carlton
Wilson R. M. Whitehead
George K. Gilbert
Lucy FP
Dempsey H Frank C. Crone
R. M. Anderson
the National Bank of Washington
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Robert Sutten
J. A. Sutten
Earl Albert Zieglowsky
Fred Zieglowsky
C. Harry Davis
W. D. Crossett
W. EE. Wasson
Elva Mae Cory
N. E. West
W. M. Tweeten
Frankie Smith
Earl Smith
Mark Waggoner
F. Rlley
Edgar Knepp
Fagar
Pearl Gardner
EF. F. Riley
Dubueae Street
Davenport
Violet Flynn
Theo Logan
OR. P
S. Iowa
W.O.W. Club
A. Kraft
Hicks
Darwin Hicks
U. Deal-Um Bridge Club
O. Stoner
Lee Stead
T.T.T
Rotary
Rugg
University of Dubuque
Roll Erb
EB. C. Jones
L. W. Durst
E. N. Foster
Orlo Green
H. E. Ross
Ben Swartzendruber
A. A. Gingerich
Leo Kinsinger
E. D. Miller
Donald Bidwell
John Bissey
Hf. &. Ross
Ed Gingerich
L. C. Miller
EB. N. Foster
A. C. Gingerich
A. L. Braden
Bissey
Eastern Lair
Wellman
Order of the Eastern Star
Charles Durian
Manley Pate
Cecil Hughes
Sharon
James Byrant
Ae MS Whine
Rothschild’s
J. Bassler
Mrs. Schnoebelen
Coats
Otbers
Tust
Bemberg Sheer
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