Golden Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs Silas Caldwell
A two day observance marked the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Caldwell seven miles southeast of Washington. Activities included a Sunday basket dinner at Pleasant Hill church for about 200, an open house, a Monday family dinner, and a serenade through a charivari. The couple, married April 11 1888, have four children and fifteen grandchildren, with many relatives from Des Moines Fort Madison and nearby towns attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Caldwell
Washington
Pleasant Hill
Caldwell
Robert Scranton
West Chester
Roy Davidson
Heaven
Howard Benn
Henry Rathmel
Kremlin
Okla
Ed Chalupa
H. Bh. Allaman
Howard Bean
Howard Caldwell
Caldwell Brothers
Wil
John
Charles
Silas
Eva Steen
Everett, Wash
Eakers
Bryan Swift
Ed Simmering
Daisy Simmering
Lee Holland
John Foster
Sidney Moore
Cathryne Caldwell
Cleone Caldwell
John Wagner
3A Strum
Charles Stewart
Maggie
Carol Benson
Ed Mayhew
Roup
Howard Witting
Glenn Pratt
Charles Kephart
Margaret Pratt
Carl Sehneider
Omar
Harry Bishop
Donald
Pat Swift
Roy Kephart
Boyd Stephens
Clyde Lambert
Lee Hesseltine
Vincent Beliel
John Gamen
Charles Anderson
George Chalpa
Caldwell and Easton
Caldwells
Maria Easton
G. B. Philips
Fairfield
Miss Easton
Pleasant Hill Church
Alliman
Clark
Marion
Des Moines
George
Social Calendar Highlights Brighten Fort Madison Week
Numerous club meetings and social events fill the week across Fort Madison. Notable gatherings include M. E. Ladies Aid, Rosemary club, Pythian Sisters potluck, and Junior Missionary activities at various churches, plus community exchanges and a flower bulb event at the Walnut Woman's club. A Golden wedding tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell features Dr. P. Telford's verse from 1888 to 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Ladies Aid
West Chester
O. D. Booth
Rosemary Club
Cloyee Stewart
April Cancer Control Month Proclaimed by Roosevelt
The 1938 proclamation marks April as Cancer Control Month and calls for nationwide education and cooperation. The Women's Field Army of the American Society for the Control of Cancer drives enlistment, with support from Congress and state health officials in promoting early action and public dedication to cancer control efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Field Army
The
American Society For the Control of Cancer
America
Congress
Iowa
Nelson G. Kraschel
W. L. Bierring
State Department of
Women’s Field Army
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States of America
Washington
Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Announcement
A cottage prayer meeting is announced to be held Wednesday at 9 30 in the home of Mrs Etta Glassburner 203 West Jefferson Street. The notice invites neighbors to attend and participate in the morning gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
Etta Glassburner
West Jefferson Street
U. and F. Club Meeting Postponed to Next Month
The U. and F. club meeting set for this Wednesday is postponed to the first Wednesday of next month. The gathering will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert Dawson, 4805 A Oni A Bsyal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. and F
Robert Dawson
Mission Juniors Hold a Meeting at United Presbyterian
Fifteen members attended a Junior Missionary society gathering in the United Presbyterian church on Saturday afternoon. Mrs H L Walker was introduced as the new junior superintendent. Marilyn Bell led devotional, Bernice Anderson shared the lesson story, and items for the junior exhibit were brought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Schmoellers Host Vigilant Class Potluck Meeting
The Vigilant class of the Presbyterian church met at Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Schmoeller's home for a potluck supper Monday evening. David Kleese led devotionals and a business meeting elected officers for six months with Mrs. Thomas Gerdes re‑elected president and Mrs. J. W. Bidwell as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Schmoeller
David Kleese
Thomas Gerdes
Gerdeg
J. W. Bidwell
Social Hour Follows Meeting Led by Edith Dreck Meier
President Edith Dreck Meier chaired the session with the secretary-treasurer in attendance. A social hour followed the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Dreckmeier
Curtain and Draperies Club Meets at Mrs Godfrey Juzeler
Women interested in the season's curtain and drapery topics gather at Mrs Godfrey Juzeler's home Friday afternoon April 15 for a focused meeting and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Juzeler
St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Food Sale at Washington Cleaners
The St Pauls Evangelical ladies sponsor a food sale at Washington Cleaners on Saturday April 16. The West Chester Pythian Sisters hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening April 12 with a good attendance urged by order of the M E C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies
Washington Cleaners
West Chester Pythian Sisters
M.E.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inlaw
Henry Rathner
Charles Cannon
Pr. Telford
Fort Madison
Carter
William Rathmel
Carleton
H. B. Allaman
Swan Creek
Ill
J. W. Kephart
Frank Kephart
Mr. Caldwell
Marion Township
Charles Nicola
Thompson Caldwell
Shiloh
Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell
Noble Grand Circle
Os Ea
Fred B. Stewart
Lake P. T. A
Dusceegee
Rebekah Club
Helen Lambert
I. O
F. Hal
Flower and Bulb Exchange
Grove
Rebekah
Sacuasl
Camp Fire Girls
Washington State Bank
Rock Garden
Oklo
S. P. Telford
P. Telford
Furmites
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Globe Beauty Shop
Chocolate Shop
Tees
Homer Stephen
Optometrist West Ride
A. B. Schmoellers
Blanche’s
Blanche
Phoni
Hanson
Redfern
Kingshire
Lamp
Westbury
L’aigion
Packard
Wellesley Mode
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