Gold Star Mothers Attend Pan American Program at Legion Hall
Gold Star mothers were special guests as the American Legion auxiliary held a Pan American program in the Legion hall. Audrey Steele sang with her mother at the piano while Mrs. Maynard Brown reviewed Ecuadorian history and culture. Mrs. Ralph Bauer discussed John Collier Jr.’s Awakening Valley about Ecuadorian Indians’ cultural rebirth through weaving. Refreshments featured empanadas.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Neal Burton
Audrey Steele
M. W. Steele
Maynard Brown
Ecuador
Ralph Bauer
John Collier Jr
Brown
Harold Boyd
C. H. Gather
Leland Carris
Belle Rice
Fred Downing
Wolf Floral Shop
Gold Star
Hospital Dismisses Mrs. Rittenhouse in Washington
Births announced including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Marion Howell of Columbus Junction at 12:02 p m and for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Flynn of Wellman at 1:43 p m Also a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hering of Ainsworth at 5:55 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Howell
Columbus Junction
Robert Flynn
Wellman
Virgil Hering
Ainsworth
Edna McCarty Discusses YWCA Work in Japan for Circle
Edna McCarty described YWCA activities in Japan during the Ann Judson circle meeting at the Baptist church home. Fifteen members and two guests attended as Marion Snodgrass led the session. A love gift from Ferne Reid’s India mission and a $40.39 lower offering were noted.
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Edna McCarty
YWCA
Japan
Ann Judson
Marion Snodgrass
W. A. Marsh
Park Ridge, Ill
Joe Goodlander
Carol Forgey
Ferne Reid
India
Charles McConnell
Ray Sojka
Keith Williams
Merry Mixers Meet With Mrs Dusenbery
Eleven members of the Merry Mixer club and guest Mrs. H A Dusenbery met at the home of Mrs Harry D Dusenbery on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Carl Parcell presided as vice president during the business session. Three dollars were voted to the Cancer Fund. A cookie exchange and Easter season contests were held with prize winners Mrs Lloyd Phillips and Mrs Merle Thrapp. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Clement Griffith. Mrs Will Carr will have the
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Westchester
Merry Mixer Club
H. A. Dusenbery
Harry D. Dusenbery
Carl Parcell
Cancer Fund
Charley Thrapp
Lloyd Phillips
Merle Thrapp
Clement Griffith
Will Carr
Flower and Bulb Exchange Set for Next Meeting
A tentative notice announces a next meeting with an exchange event focused on flowers and bulbs. Attendees will discuss varieties, trades, and growing tips.
Mrs Cloyce Stewart Elected Leader Of American Home I
Mrs. Cloyce Stewart is elected leader of American Home I at a Tuesday afternoon meeting at her home. Mrs. R. J. Dawson becomes assistant leader and Mrs. Floyd Murdock secretary treasurer. Twenty four members and guest Mrs. Will McConnell attend. Mrs. John Dodd retires as leader and conducts business. Carries Devotions led by Carrie Davis. book review on Father Flanagan of Boys Town given by Fulton and Will Oursler.
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Cloyce Stewart
American Home
American Home I
R. J. Dawson
Floyd Murdock
Will McConnell
John Dodd
George Foster
Carrie Davis
T. A. Michels
Father Flanagan
Fulton
Will Oursler
Glenn Thompson
Steve Stewart
Maud Stuart
Harry Drake
St James PTA Elects Officers at Tuesday Luncheon
The St James Parent Teachers Association held a one o clock cooperative luncheon at the school Tuesday and elected officers for the coming year. President Virgilints, vice president Marcella Wittetoe, and secretary-treasurer Daryl Burnham were named. Twenty members attended as Rev R J Kinnavey spoke briefly and praised outgoing officers. The group voted to continue the City PTA council and approved amended by laws.
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St. James Pta
Virgilints
Marcella Wittetoe
Daryl Burham
R. J. Kinnavey
Kinnavey
PTA
Lintz
Surprise Party Honors Camp Fire Girls Leader
The Handi to Camp Fire Girls surprised their leader Mrs Walter Messer at a Tuesday after school party in the Camp Fire rooms of the IOOF hall. Elaine Sturgis provided the birthday cake and ice cream. Ann Peterson served cookies. The group received Camp Fire notebooks and honors for their trail seeker rank. Turkey consumption rose 65 percent over the past decade.
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Walter Messer
IOOF
Elaine Sturgis
Ann Peterson
Mrs. Messer
YW Mixers to Make Candles for Japan
The YWCA Mixers plan a Candles for Japan project at the next Tuesday meeting at 7 pm in the YWCA room. Members were asked to bring old candles and containers to ship overseas. 24 members worked on metal or leather at the meeting. Doris Ford announced a cabinet meeting at 5 30 pm Tuesday and upcoming Fourth Tuesday business plans. Swimming will be offered every Tuesday night through spring and summer.
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YWCA
Japan
Doris Ford
Mixer Cabinet
YMCA
Aluminum paint boosts heat retention on steam pipe jackets
Question asks if frozen chops or steaks can be breaded. Answer confirms yes but they should be defrosted before breading.
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John Rittenhouse
Washington
Cookie Exchange
Rollie
Ul Chieftain
America
S. Second Avenue
Stewart & Crone
Blondie
Dagwe
Chic Young
Turkey
Paul
Amerca
Regal
Washington Concrete Co
North 12Th St. and
Rock Island
Amoor River
Parker
Lincoln
Douglas
Bartlett
Ft’s
Marion Ave
Jonathan
Forsythia
Rose Tree
China
van Houtte
Hydrangea
A. G
Froebel
A.W
Eva Rathke
Tamarix
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