Fortnight Club Program Sets Evening at Community School
Vocal selections and a featured talk by Profula Smith of the University of Iowa headline the Fortnightly Club meeting at the normal school Thursday at 10. A pot luck supper precedes the program at 6 30 with members bringing dishes. Handcraft departments organize displays and election of officers for the coming year will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenart School
E. D. Morrison
Witing
Boyd White
al Music
Washington Highhool
Profula Smith
University Iowa
Phil Weldin
Leland Carris
Stewart Hoo
Wesleyan Mission Holds Meeting at Keagy Home
Mrs. R C Keagy hosted the Wesleyan missionary society meeting at the Methodist parsonage with Mrs H M Dodde presiding. Mrs E Stutsman was absent as president. Mrs Paul Snaken led the devotional and Mrs W B Dupuis taught Christian citizenship. The social committee and Mrs Chamrain assisted, fifteen members and one guest attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Keaggy
Wesleyan Missionary Society
Methodist
H. M Dodde
E Stutsman
Paul Snaken
W. B. Dupuis
Margery Means Hosts Past Worthy Advisors Ladies
Margery Means entertained the Past Worthy Advisors at a potluck supper at her home. Eight place settings adorned the table with a centerpiece of peas in a bouquet on a mirrored tray. After supper the group enjoyed a social evening. A handkerchief was presented to Mrs. Ernestner in honor of her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margery Means
Mrs
Ernestner
Announcement of officers meeting at Presbyterian cottage prayer
Announcement notes the annual officers meeting on Tuesday April 9. A cottage prayer service will be held Wednesday at 9 30 in the home of Leudtia Shields 609 North End Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leudtia Shields
North End Avenue
Wednesday Study Club Meets with Mrs Moorhead
The Crawfordsville club met Friday afternoon at Mrs Hazel Moorhead's home with Mrs Rose Moorhead as co host. Mrs Mabel Monson gave a book review. Officers elected for the year: President Elsie Belle Jones Vice president Ida Wooley Secretary treasurer Margaret Davidson. County federated CHIOS meeting planned for April with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Hazel Moorhead
Rose Moorhead
Mabel Monson
Elsie Belle Jones
Ida Wooley
Margaret Davidson
Chios
Ruth Wells and Donald Sheetz wed in Ames church ceremony
Ruth Maxine Wells daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion R Wells of Keota and Donald R Sheetz son of Mr and Mrs Will Sheets of Washington were married Sunday April 7 at 1 30 pm in the Collegiate Presbyterian church Ames Rev Walter Barlow officiated the single ring ceremony in the presence of relatives and friends The bride wore a slate blue silk dress and red rose corsage The groom was attended by Wallace Anderson The couple plan to continue their studies at Iowa State college Ames and reside there after graduation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Maxine Wells
Marion R. Wells
Keota
Donald R. Sheetz
Will Sheets
Washington
Ames
Walter Barlow
Pearl Gardner Hosts Birthday Dinner and Bridge
Pearl Gardner entertained members of the Birthday club at a private North Side cafe dinner last evening in celebration of her birthday. Eleven guests were seated, with a post dinner bridge session at Miss Gardner's apartment. Guests included Mrs. Jack Riley of Kansas City and Mrs. Karl Beckford among others. Flower arrangements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Gardner
Birthday Club
North Side
Miss Gardner
Clib Menbers
Ciuests
Jack Riley
Kansas City
Karl Bckford
Mayme Burieh
Ruth Ringheim
Nomads Move Camp to Fresh Grounds Over Odors
Nomads resolve cleanliness issue by pulling up stakes and relocating when camps become too unclean for their sensitive noses.
Local Social Calendar Highlights Busy Week
Community groups and clubs list meetings and events across town from Tuesday through Friday. Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society potluck at 320 East Main. P.T.A. and YWCA rooms host sessions. K P hall dish to pass. Good Will club flower exchange. Homs, Lincoln P.T.A. at Lincoln School. Masonic Temple and Methodist Church units schedule programs and officer elections with potlucks, seeds and bulb exchanges, and note changes of venue or day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eirele
Alma Hearne Holland
Missionary Society
Hut Foster
East Main Street
P.T.A
Doreas Society
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Pythian Sisters
Rosemary Club
Ray Betl
Lincoln P.T.A
Lincoln School
C.D.A
K.C. Hall
Leo Sueppel
Good Will Club
John Pratt
Art Dawson
Clyde Dawson
Garden Flower and Bulb Exchange Harmony Club
J Brenneman
West Chester
Ladies Aid
Thurch
Ainsworth
O.E.S
School of Instrution
Hall
Rural Woman's Club
Glenn Schwartz
Walnut Women’s Club
Lyle Wilson
Martin Wilson
Floyd Letts
Grove
Prank Patterson
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Newt Henson
Stewart School
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Rebekah Club
Fred D. Stewart
P.m
Masonic Temple
The
Methodist Church
G. N. Barclay
Leo Hoover
W. Main St
McClure
2Nd Ave
O. BE
Schmitt
Washington St
Emma Longeohortens
M. J. Cruise
S. 2Ng Ave
T. L. Brookhart
S. Iowa Ave
Wim. Kendrick
Homer Birney
Charles Kennedy
George
St Mary’s School Boys Plan Annual Program
The boys of St Mary’s school will present their annual school entertainment at o’clock in the parish hall auditorium on Thursday evening April 11. Mary’s Riverside hosts the event with students performing.
Bread Box Dishes Rise From Everyday Toast Creations
Bread box ideas turn bread into breakfast and dessert options. Buttered crusts baked in muffin cups yield crisp toppers while croutons, toast rings, and waffle bread expand menu choices. Crust edges, butter, and simple seasonings transform humble slices into versatile pantry dishes.
Banquet speaker Rev J Kk J Shook at Ainsworth church
The Father and Son banquet at the Methodist church drew over one hundred attendees. Dr. F M Mahin presided, with talks by Rev. Kk. J. Shook of Wayland, Preston Ramondson, and Rev. Karl Meschelsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Methodist Church
F. M. Mahin
Kk. J. Shook
Wayland
Preston Rdmondson
Karl Meschelsen
Parish Prep Plays and Open Movie House Returns
Students rehearse under Sisters of Charity direction for a varied program with plays by grades and seniors and a variety lunch to raise funds for St Mary's church treasury. The Capitol Theatre in Riverside reopens under A M Maenck with updated town officials and longer Sunday hours for spring and fall seasons.
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Sisters of Charity
Hattie
St. Mary's Clearch
Capitol Theatre
A. K. Chade
Cedar Rapids
Hew
A. ©. Maenck
Anamosa
Mrs Isaac Sprague Heads Committee
WESTCHESTER April 8 The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will hold its regular meeting April 10 at 2 pm in the educed parlor Mrs Isaac Sprague will chair the refreshment committee assisted by Mrs Nellie Booth Mrs Elmer Nevin Mrs Harry Kleese and Mrs Vaughn Cochran All women of the community are invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Isaac Sprague
Nellie Booth
Elmer Nevin
Harry Kleese
Vaughn Cochran
Honor Newlyweds Glen Roth at Wedding Dinner
The marriage of Inez Nebel and Glen Roth took place April 7 at 9 a.m. at the home of Rev. Willard Leichty. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Roth. the bride wore powder blue crepe with a shoulder corsage of sweet peas and carnations. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will establish their home on the late Frank Brotzer farm. The wedding party and guests included several local families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Inez Nebel
Glen Oth
Willard Leiehty
Lester Roth
Sam Nebel
Ben Roth
Gilbert Alliman
Mae Richard
Dale
Kathryn Nebel
Edith Rich
Pauline Wittmer
Leichty
Harold Wenger
Elmer Roth
Air Powered Guns Used by U S in Spanish American War
Early US military used air powered rifles to fire shells instead of gunpowder in the Spanish American War context. The technology provided an alternative propulsion method during artillery and small arms testing prior to traditional powder weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Camp Fire Girls Awarded Honors At Council Fire
Fifty Camp Fire girls gathered at the YMCA for a birthday celebration and awards. Pins for the trail seekers went to Maranda Martin Marcella Boileau Carolyn Bond Jean Morgan Rosa lynn Harwood Joan Fields Jo an Boileau Mary Martin Clara Falk Martha Ann Young Eleanor Bond Shirley Dowell Betty Lou Barth Beverly Brown Lorene Kiesey. Wood gatherers pins went to Sarahy Miller Mary Voorhees Virginia Moothart Dorothy Shockey Lon nabelle Kephart Mary Justine George Elizabeth Meek Margaret McCall Marilyn Walker and datet Martin. Firemakers rank bracelets went to Barbara Etter Geraldine Bartow Mary Lou Barth Shirley Brown Doris Beatty Dorothy Putnam Betty Spukenberg Dorothy Putnam and Louise Hunt. Thelma Luther spoke on guild work. Three girls earned national three year honors Donnabelle Kephart Dorothy Putnam and Doris Beatty. Donnabelle Kephart recited the credo. Doris Beatty gave Camp Fire history. Gold birthday candle lit. gift presented to Ethel McCreedy. Guardian Miss Luther received a birthday cake. Betty Snakenberge received a plant for her mother sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maranda Martin
Marcella Boileau
Carolyn Bond
Jean Morgan
Rosalyn Harwood
Joan Fields
Joan Boileau
Mary Martin
Clara Falk
Martha Ann Young
Eleanor Bond
Shirley Dowell
Betty Lou Barth
Beverly Brown
Lorene Kiesey
Sarahy Miller
Mary Voorhees
Virginia Moothart
Dorothy Shockey
Lonnabelle Kephart
Mary Justine George
Elizabeth Meek
Margaret McCall
Marilyn Walker
Datet Martin
Barbara Etter
Geraldine Bartow
Mary Lou Barth
Shirley Brown
Doris Beatty
Dorothy Putnam
Betty Spukenberg
Louise Hunt
Thelma Luther
Donnabelle Kephart
Gayle Davis
Ethel McCreedy
Miss Luther
Camp Fire Kirs Council
Betty Snakenberge
Birthday Celebrations Mark Seventeenth and Eighteenth Years
Georgeanne Rudiger turns sixteen as do Lucy Dempsey R L Grimes Jake Minick Leo Kieter Irma Vincent Mildred Chorpening and Cloyce Conrad of Wayland on the birthday list. Roberta Luers West Chester also reaches sixteen, while Sandy Hook residents Mrs. Randolph Kelsey and William Dunbar mark their ages today. Eugenia Dickinson turns eighteen at the John Winga home where she is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Dempsey
R. L. Grimes
Jake Minick
Leo Kieter
Talleyrand
Irma Vincent
Mildred Chorpening
Cloyce Conrad
Wayland
Paul McCtintic
William Dunbar
Sandy Hook
Mr. Dunbar
Randolph Kelsey
McCintic
Eugenia Dickinson
John Winga
Motorist Injures Five of Seven Pedestrians
OTTUMWA Five persons out of a group of seven were injured when struck by a car driven by Ed Peden 21 as they crossed to a downtown cafe. Two were seriously hurt William Thomas Evans 31 and Harry Jackson 40. Evans had broken ribs and a fractured leg Jackson severe leg and hip injuries and bruises. Also injured were Forrest Pike hip and leg injuries and Mrs Olive Richmond leg cuts.
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Ottumwa
Ed Peden
William Thomas Evans
Harry Jackson
Evans
Jackson
Forrest Pike
Olive Richmond
Scratches on furniture hidden by rubbing the meat
Rubs and hidden marks on woodwork amid vague notes suggest a puzzle of surface care. The fragment hints at methods and terms like meat and rubber but lacks coherent context or clear outcome.
Pace Delivers Talk at Vigilant Class Meeting
Rev. J. L. Pace of Conesville was guest speaker at the Vigilant class gathering in the Presbyterian church. He spoke on the value of the death of Jesus Christ after a duet by Rev. and Mrs. Pace, with a potluck supper, prayers, and devotional led by local church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Pace
Conesville
Presbyterian Church
Pace
Jesus Christ
Ivan Rehmel
B. H van Meter
Juanita Mathers
F. W. Eastwood
William Graf
G. L. Wiliams
Wi) Allen
Bert Kindig
Hilton Rabenoid
Magazine Articles Presented at Local Literature Meeting
Eileen Jeffrey Lucy Stahl and Mrs Homer Stephen read notable magazine pieces at the Literature department meeting held last evening in the YWCA room. Articles included Your Happiness Is in Your Hands from American, Chemists Make a New World from National Geographic, and pieces on Americanism and a British family’s war adjustment. Officers named Martha Sidles leader, Mrs George Fields assistant, Elizabeth Dawson secretary treasurer. Ruth Foster named program committee. Members include Mrs Fields Della Patton and Mrs George Mohr. Refreshments served by hostesses Ruth Thorne Etha Dawson Helen Levis and Della Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Jeffrey
Lucy Stahl
Homer Stephen
Y.W.C.A
Miss Jeffrey
American Magazine
Miss Stahl
National Geographic Magazine
Stephen
Martha Sidles
George Fields
Elizabeth Dawson
Lateve~ Hing
Ruth Foster
Fields
Della Patton
George Mohr
Ruth Thorne
Etha Dawson
Helen Levis
Mrs. W. O. Ralston Hosts White Way Club Meeting
The White Way club gathered at Mrs. W. O. Ralston's home last Tuesday afternoon with Pearl Smith presiding over the business meeting. Contests provided the afternoon's diversion and one course refreshments were served by the hostess aided by Mrs. Floyd Crayne and Mrs. Sam DeLonge. The club will skip the April 23 meeting and reconvene May 14 with Petr Smith hosting at her residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Club
W. O. Ralston
Pearl Smith
Floyd Crayne
Sam DeLonge
Petr Smith
Bible Department Re Elects Officers
Officers of the Bible department of the Fortnightly club were reelected at a yesterday afternoon meeting at Mrs. George Clapper’s home. N. M. Speidel led the study on Colossians chapters two and three. Ella B. Gordon was secretary treasurer. T. F. Barker assisted. Mrs. Lemmon led devotions. Thirteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Department of Fortnightly Club
George Clapper
N. M. Speidel
T. F. Barker
Ella B. Gordon
Speidel
Colossians
C.S. Lemmon
Bessie Wead
Department
O E S Invited to Keota School of Instruction
The Washington chapter of the Order of Eastern Star has been invited to a school of instruction at Keota today. The session opened at 1:30 pm, with an evening meeting planned for 7 o clock. An invitation also extends to a second session at Ainsworth on Thursday, April 11, starting at 1 pm and concluding with an evening meeting at 7 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Order of Eastern Star
Keota
Ainsworth
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Lowa Telephone
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Fred Donaldson
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Hazel Butterworth
Riverside Town Council
Joseph Sehulee
Riverside
Henry Green
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Glen Roth
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Edward B. Witting
Wm. Penner
John Wenger
Oral Conrad
E. G. Ritther
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John W. Tene
Marie Tener
Frank Haison
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Council Fire
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George Rudiger
Roberta Luers
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Amity
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Iowa Southern Utilities CO
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