Local Visitors Gather At Blatter Household
Ottumwa residents Mr and Mrs Arthur Lance and daughter Vivian plan a Sunday visit at the Blatter home. Oska residents Mr and Mrs George Loos with Darlene and Dorothy will also spend the day there. Eloise Thompson dies at Mar Town after a hospital stay. Mrs Leigh Soule returns from Whitten where she was called by the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lance
Vivian
Ottumwa
E. J. Blatter
George Loos
Darlene
Dorothy
Oska
Blatter
Leigh Soule
Whitten
Soule
Eloise Thompson
Martown
Jack Rouse
Susan
Baraboo
Wis
John Custer
William Daut
Beatrice
Betty
Muscatine
Arthur Pagegitt
Local Dental Leader Featured In Cincinnati Society Program
Dr. Fred Moore Jr prominent in Cincinnati Dental Society city clinic coverage. Notes his rapid progress in the field and special recognition from industry leaders. Also lists numerous social visits, travels, and community happenings around Wayland and surrounding towns with multiple names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Moore, Jr
Cincinnati Dental Society
Moore
Fred L. Moore
Smith Paintings Included in Exhibit at Des Moines
Iowa City artist Eugenia Smith of Washington has three watercolors Old House Garage in Winter and Winding Road selected for a Des Moines Fine Arts association show starting April 15. The group of exhibitors includes thirteen students and Charles Oker bloom, watercolor and etching instructor at the University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Eugenia Smith
Washington
Iowa
University of Iowa
Des Moines
Fine Arts Association
Miss Smith
Winding Road
Charles Okerbloom
Paul Harris
Fine Art Association
Ames Enrolls 6 433 Students From Washington and Iowa
Ames Iowa April 12 Students from Washington and other Iowa counties and 13 foreign countries enrolled at Iowa State College bringing winter quarter totals to 6438 New registrations led by Engineering with 1874. Home Economics posted the largest gain adding 145 students. Spring quarter tally expected near 5750. Washington residents listed among enrollees include Richard Birney David Munro Lawrence Trotter William Johnson Donald Marek Edna Bushy Wilda Bushy Helen Finney Ruth Wead Vera Ross Ruth Wells Donald Sheetz George McCaleb David Pearson Everett Huber Richard Johnson Wilbur Quint Charles Rawn among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Washington
United States
Iowa State College
Horge Economics
Washington County
Richard Birney
David Munro
West Chester
Lawrence Trotter
Ainsworth
William Johnson
Donald Marek
Edna Bushy
Wilda Bushy
Helen Finney
Ruth Wead
Vera Ross
Ruth Wells
Keota
Donald Sheetz
George McCaleb
David Pearson
Everett Huber
Wellman
Richard Johnson
Wilbur Quint
Charles Rawn
Iowa study links routine pregnancy blood tests to syphilis cases rise
Dr. RK M Sorensen, venereal disease control director, notes reports of syphilitic pregnancies have increased fivefold in eight months since July 1 1939 prefiatal test law. From July 1 to February 1940, 76 cases reported versus 15 in the prior year. Early treatment before month five advised to protect unborn child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
RK. M. Sorensen
Iowa
Sorensen
Smallpox in Iowa Declines From 1923 Peak
State Health Department reports Iowa smallpox cases declining after the 1923 peak, noting a downward trend in the graphed data and improved control measures across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
Iowa
H. J. Club Meets in Patterson Home
Mrs Frank Patterson hosted thirteen members of the H J club in Patterson home yesterday afternoon. New members Mrs George Shalla Mrs Adolph Shalla Mrs Cecil Davison and Mrs Orville Meyers attended with the hostess. Members worked on a quilt and exchanged flower seeds and bulbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Patterson
H. J. Club
George Shalla
Adolph Shalla
Cecil Davidson
Orville Meyers
Barclay Hosts Unit 7 Meeting at Methodist Church
Mrs G N Barclay was hostess for Unit 7 of the Methodist church meeting yesterday afternoon. Devotionals were led by Mrs R C Keagy, with leader Mrs Ira Rathmel conducting business. Seventeen calls were reported, and 21 members with two guests took part in a Bible quiz led by Mrs Remps Hampsher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Barclay
Unit 7
Methodist Church
R. C. Keagy
Ira Rathmel
N. M. Speidel
Moody Bible Institute
Esther Hayes
Remps Hampsher
Olive Campbell
Jennie Hennon
Co Hosts Promote Fleur-de-Lis Club Buffet Luncheon
Mrs. Floyd Letts and Mrs. Grove Letts co hosted a two course buffet at Mrs. Letts home for Fleur-de-Lis club members. Fifteen members and a guest attended, with decorations of spring flowers and parasols. Funds were raised for cemetery road landscaping and plans for the new club year were set. The next meeting will be May 7 hosted by Mrs. Wyatt Marbourg. entertainment will be Mrs. Mike Flynn and Mrs. P. F. Whister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Letts
Grove Letts
Mike Flynn
Ffteen
Cemetery Road
Wyatt Marbourg
P. F. Whister
Smallpox Vaccination Urged by Health Unit
The Washington County Health Unit urges vaccination regardless of a downward trend in cases. Smallpox cycles every five to seven years, with protection higher when vaccinated before rises. A 1938 survey showed only half of elementary students were protected, and early vaccination prevented outbreaks in 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Health Department
Washington County Health Unit
Hides Money in Cobs Burns Cobs and Money
Clarence Ellis of Chariton reported $1 325 in cash was accidentally burned in his store. Proceeds from 40 Hereford cattle were thrown into a stove in a box of cobs by his wife. The couple, recalling the money, doused the fire and sent ashes to Washington to check salvage chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Clarence Ellis
Russell
Ray Shepard
Ellis
Washington D. C. Treasury
Prosperity Dwindles in North Carolina Rural Center
Prosperity Dwindles in N C once a thriving rural center now has only three residents an aged woman her daughter and son in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
Mrs Richard McCleery to Lead Fortnightly Club
Mrs Richard McCleery was named president of the Fortnightly club at a Stewart school meeting, succeeding Mrs Phil Weldin. Officers include Mrs LB F Bostwick Jr and others. Prof Lulu Smith of Iowa City spoke on increasing interest in handcrafts, outlining crafts divisions and the value of skilled work. A potluck supper followed with daffodil decorations and blue candles, and delegates were chosen for the county federation meeting April 19 at Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McCleery
Stewart School
McCleery
Phil Weldin
LB. F. Bostwick, Jr
Glenn Wilson
W. B Dupuis
Irene Ward
Lulu Smith
Iowa City
Crawfordsville
Weldin
Carol J. Roberts
Byron Snider
Irs
Richard Stewart
Glenn Tolden
Melvin Hillery
Anis Dawson
N. M. Speidel
M. J. Cruise
William Sitler
Clarence Jacobs
Lauder Kennedy
Ed Mick
J. C. Carrig
Alethea May
Ruth Foster
Iren Yard
iMrs. Weldin
Penny Art Fund
State Project
Miss Smith
Aintant
University of Iowa
Crafta
Elden
Psychopathic Hospital
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Meets With Mrs Blatter
Ten members and one guest attended a Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs. K J Blatter’s home. They planned a supper for the Sunday school teachers conference next month. A new member, Mrs Ernest Lunow, was welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Guenther
K. J. Blatter
Ernest Lunow
Blatter
Lunow
Leo Pross
O E S Plans for Official Visit and Banquet on May 7
Eastern Star members met in the Masonic Temple to outline the visit of worthy grand matron Mrs. Mozelle Russell on May 7. A banquet will precede the evening meeting in the Temple dining room with invitations read for schools of instruction held in Keota Ainsworth Winfield Muscatine and Brighton in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Mozelle Russell
Masonic Temple
Birthday greetings for local children in town notices
Many Happy Returns lists nearby youngsters celebrating birthdays. Jon Bruce Lemon turns four. J E Coffey of West Chester. Lois Humble. Val Fuhr. Evelyn Lester. Mrs Roy Caviness of Adel. Norma Fern Churchill of Valley. Perry Kephart. Marie Landau all celebrate today. Mary Rita McLaughlin is eight and LeRoy Havel turns ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Bruce Lemon
John Lemmon
J. E. Coffey
West Chester
Lois Humble
Val Fuhr
Evelyn Lester
Roy Caviness
Adel
Norma Fern Churchill
Valley
Perry Kephart
Mary Rita McLaughlin
Donald McLaughlin
LeRoy Havel
Mrs
Roy Havel
Ainsworth
Maurine Trotman Hosts Mission Society Meeting
Fifteen girls attended the Young Women's Missionary Society gathering of the United Presbyterian church at Maurine Trotman's home. Florence Kyle led the devotional, a business meeting followed, and Trotman provided refreshments during social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian Church
Maurine Trotman
Florence Kyle
Miss Trotman
Social Calendar Listings for Community Clubs
Notices list events this week including Solly Goog Timers dance at Rendezvous, Paul Gey Ss orchestra Saturday at Masonic Temple, Initiation ceremony, Sunshine Community club moved to Wednesday April 24, Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple, D V meeting 7 30 p m at GAR hall, White Shrine card party 2 p m Masonic Temple, YW book review 7 50 p m YWCLA room Thelma Luther reviews Country Lawyer, 19th Century club 2 50 p m Mrs Orville Elder Wednesday public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solly
Paul Gey
Ss Orchestra
Worthy Matrons Club
Masonic Temple
Sunshine Community Club
Harold Johnson
Rainbow Girls
D. of V
G.A.R. Hall
Y.W
Thelma Luther
Orville Elder
Shower Honors Mrs Merle Colton Hostess Mrs John Skubal
Mrs Merle Colton the former Margaret McMath was honored by a neighborhood shower hosted by Mrs John Skubal on a muddy April afternoon. Guests competed in a contest making a bridal trousseau item and the honoree with Mrs Harold Berg won a prize for a pair of shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Colton
Margaret McMath
John Skubal
Trougseau
Harold Berg
Jolly Joker 4-H Club Meeting at Miss Combs Home
The Jolly Joker 4-H Club met at Rosalie Combs home Saturday afternoon with all but one member present. Members gave aims for 4-H work this year and discussed music memory records. Charlotte Longer reported on color classification. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The note mentions April 13 at Bonnie Weat home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Joker
Rosalie Combs
Charlotte Longer
Bonnie Weat
Wishart Davies Tie The Knot In Carnegie Pa
Washington friends announce the marriage of Florabel Wishart to Chalmers Love Davies. The ceremony was held April 9 at the Presbyterian church in Carnegie, Pa, with a reception afterward at the Wishart home. The Wisharts formerly lived in Washington when Dr. Wishart served there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Florabel Wishart
John Miller Wishart
Chalmers Love Davies
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Wishart
Carnegie
Wishart
United Presbyterian Church
Rebekah Club Meeting At Mrs. Stewart’s Home
A Rebekah club session was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fred D. Stewart. Members attended in good numbers and spent time sewing carpet rags before and after the business portion. Refreshments were served at the close. Mrs. Jake Fisher is named to host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
Fred D. Stewart
Stewart
Jake Fisher
Pinochle Party at Masonic Temple Sponsored by Eastern Star
Nellie Dodder Mrs Bari Steele and Mrs Harry Warg chaired the Eastern Star pinochle party at the Masonic Temple yesterday afternoon. Six tables competed with Mrs Robert Risk winning high score and Mrs E Schmitt taking the low score prize. Committee served refreshments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Kyle
G. M. Humble
Maynard Kallous
Charles Crone
Lloyd Augustine
Howard Hazen
Humble
Kallous
Nellie Dodder
Bari Steele
Harry Warg
Masonic Temple
Robert Risk
E. Schmitt
Scotty to Speak at Crawfordsville Clubwomen Meeting
Mrs. Dr. Pirie-Beyea known as Scotty will headline the county federation meeting in Crawfordsville April 19 with The Challenge of America. The Duluth radio personality has appeared on NBC CBS and World platforms and will share insights on Europe Asia and global economic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie-Beyea
NBC
CBS
Scotty
Washington
Ata
Nels B. Westermark
Chaiman
Two Papers Read at Rural Woman's Meeting Yesterday
Rural Woman's club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Glenn Schwartz home. Mrs Will Marie spoke on How April Fool's Day Originated and Mrs Glenn Schwartz presented New Varieties of Seeds. Nine members answered roll call with garden hints. two guests attended Mrs Frank Dittmer and Mrs Steve Crawford. Mrs Lloyd Alliman led the meeting. Mrs Claude Rhodebeck directed the program. Mrs Steve Crawford helped serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Woman's Club
Glenn Schwartz
Will Marie
Frank Dittmer
Steve Crawford
Lloyd Alliman
White Shrine Benefit Bridge Party Set for April
Keota and Harper members of Damascus Shrine will host a benefit bridge party next Wednesday evening. The event begins at 7 o clock with games and is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Harper
Damascus Shrine
Shrine
Masonic Temple
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The
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Iowa Daily Press Ag
Lew
Arbor Vitae Pyramid
Arbor Vitae Chinese
Juniper Pfitzer
Wolf Floral CO
Pythian Sisters Food Sale
Washington Cleaners
Ruth Norris
Elmer
Adolph Guenther
Pic- Inieville, IL
William Guenther
Nic McCleery
Devon
Dunbury Fabrics
Rhe
W. J. Grimmer
Winfield
R. M. Wilson
Joe Wilson
Columbus Junction
A. E. Kraemer
Brighton
J. J. Rich
C. D. Cooper
Mary Close
Nettie Mayhew
Rodney Mayhew
Lancaster
Penn
Winifred Meyer
A. H. McCarty
BF. C. Bain
Wayland
Fresh Eggs
Reister Bros
Gage
Guther Studio
Lee Sirwell
Edinburg
Texas
Oscar Dawson
Richard Durian
Ira Huber
Frank Maxwell
Clint Rhea
K. V. Buchanan
Grace McClelland
Fairfield
Elsie Glassburner
Sadee McAvoy
Marion
Bloomington, Ill
George
Livingston and Son Department Store
Hunsaker Shoe Repair
Rockwood
Washington Folks
C. Vv. Crull
H.J. Club
Patterson Home
Prof. Smith
June Garrett
Jane Steele
Marjorie Walker
Merle Booth
Douglas Dowell
Boyd White
Bette Michel
E. Dpd. Morrison, Jr
Boyd
Mrs. McCleery
O.E.S
Marie Landau
4-H
Miss Combs
Tolorabel Wishart, C. L. Davies
Wea
Carnegie, Pa
F. D. Stewart
Scotland
Virie-Beyea
Australia
South Sea Islands
Africa
Kemal
Mussolini
Morehouse
Drake University
H. C. Houghton
General Federation
Europe
Cratfordsville
Rural Woman's Meeting
White Shrine Plans
Lydia EB. Pinkham
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