Local residents head home as various regional events wrap up
Mrs Anna Bowman and daughter Flossie Sherbeck depart for Los Angeles after winter visit with Mrs Lawrence Wilson in town, joined by Ralph Brinton of Pasadena. Harland W Mead named a district director of the State Safety Council. Raymond Dayton to attend an Associated Credit Chairs meeting in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Hilles K Taylor and daughters travel to Des Moines after illness and death in the family. Mrs Nels Westermark and Mrs Glenn Eldridge attend Sore nay club in Riverside. Desens Chevrolet seminar in Davenport concludes with banquet at Hotel Blackhawk with Gen Tucker presiding. Rev A M Malcolm of Albia visiting. Tom orrow, 10 am Holy Communion service at Associate Presbyterian church led by Mr W C Breckenridge of Waterloo as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bowman
Flossie Sherbeck
Los Angeles
Calif
Lawrence Wilson
Ralph Brinton
Pasadena
Homer Brinton
Brighton
Washington Demons Triumph in Chilly Track Meet 97-70
Washington High School rolled to a 97 to 70 victory over Mt. Pleasant as Jack Mace led with four wins and a second in the 15 event meet. Bordwell won the half mile. Mt. Pleasant held key relay wins, and poor weather limited many marks. A return match is set for Mt. Pleasant on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Wing
Fred Maasdam
Demons
Mt. Pleasant High School
Jack Mace
Mace
Jeambey
Bordwell
Davenport
Demon Athletics
Thomson
Panthers
Manly
Panther
Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant Thesday
Maasham
Oskaloosa
Osky
Rochefort
Berdo
Butler
Randall
G. Jeambey
Lewis
Conn
Thomas
Carnahan
Welcher
Steele
Woods
Anderson
Messer
Myers
Scott
Neight
Unit Meetings of Aid Society Held Yesterday
Distinct units of the Methodist Ladies Aid held gatherings yesterday at members' homes. Unit 1 hosted by Mrs Leg Hoover with 9 members and 2 guests. Unit 2 hosted by Mrs D W McClure with 11 members and 1 guest. Unit 3 at Mrs O S Schmitt with 16 members and 1 guest. Each unit featured devotions, readings, hymns, and refreshments, and several also reported number of calls and upcoming events. A nominating committee was named at Unit 1, and future hosting duties were outlined for the general Aid meeting next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Leg Hoover
Ethel Atkinson
Unit 1
W. Stewart
Alice Rowne
Dunham
Regina Kumi
Unit 3
R. C. Keagy
O. &. Schmitt
A. C. Peterson
J. D. Dayton
Unit 10
F. R. Mauthe
J. W. Chandler
Amno Weaver
Emma Long
O. L. Dayton
Maynard Brown
Murray Smytte
Clergy and Community Members Attend Synod Meeting
Rev Carl W Klein and Roy Finke return from Ackley where they joined the Evangelical and Reformed church synod meeting. Area residents and visitors from Hardscrabble Cotter Talleyrand Columbus Junction Wayland and Smithfield Il gathered for social and civic notes including a wedding anniversary dinner in Sigourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Klein
Roy Finke
Ackley
Meeting of
Synod of the Evangelican and Reformed Church
Mr Klein
Synod
US orders safe passage for three American freighters from Norway
The United States informed fighting nations that three American freighters in Norwegian waters will return home soon with only crew aboard. Diplomats in Great Britain Germany and Norway were told to notify respective governments that the ships are under orders to sail home. The move aims to secure safe passage for the vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
United States
Grea Britain
Germany
Norway
Judy Arthur Hosts Fifth Birthday Dinner Party
Judy Arthur celebrates her fifth birthday with a dinner party for fifteen children at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Arthur. The event runs 4:30 to 6:30 pm with playroom games before dinner. Decorations are blue and white, and Mrs. Alfred Brown attends with the Arthurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Arthur
Telford Hosts 7 500 Club Event At Home
AINSWORTH April 13 The 7 500 club met Wednesday evening at Mr and Mrs Martin Telford with 500 played at two tables Ruth Norris won high score Helen Marston took consolation Guests included Mr and Mrs Jack Marston A one course luncheon followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Martin Telford
Ruth Norris
Helen Marston
Jack Marston
Hospital Notes Portrait with Admitted and Treated
Mrs Jessie Moore of Washington was admitted yesterday for medical treatment. Mrs Richard Disney of Washington underwent a major operation. Three year old Jerry Goodwin son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Goodwin underwent a tonsillectomy today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Moore
Washington
Richard Disney
Jerry Goodwin
Kenneth Goodwin
Will Kos Finds Washington Iowa Best After California Visit
Will Kos praises Washington Iowa as a pleasant spot despite a few cold days. He just returned from a winter spent in Los Angeles areas in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Kos
Washington
Iowa
California
Los Angeles
Farewell Party for L A Warren Held by Journal Staff
L A Warren Lewis leaves to join the Iowa Daily Press association on Monday. At a informal gathering at the Shannon home, Journal employees played bingo with prizes, Bruno Elder led the farewell, and Lewis accepted a gift and an honorary badge, explaining his new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Warren
Iowa Daily Press Association
Journal
R. Shannon
Journal Gane
Dave Elder
Dave
Lewis
Officers Re-Elected in Loyal Woman's Bible Class
Officers of the Loyal Woman's Bible class at the Baptist church were re-elected at Mrs. Will Eichelberger's home. Will Moore remains president with Ben Copyock as vice president, Eichelberger as secretary treasurer, and C. B. Yard as flower fund secretary. John Dodd is class teacher with Ruth Lemley as assistant. The meeting included an afternoon program and refreshments, with Will Moore hosting the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Woman's Bible Class
The
Baptist Church
Will Eichelberger
Will Moore
Ben Copyock
Eichelberger
C. B. Yard
Flower Fund
John Dodd
Ruth Lemley
Tom Dowis
Music Students Present Program at Aid Society Meeting
A group of high school music students performed at the United Presbyterian Ladies Aid society meeting in the church yesterday afternoon. The program featured a girls trio with multiple solos, a baritone and tenor solo, readings, and a piano solo, all well received by about 25 attendees. Mrs. Boyd White and Bette Michels accompanied, Clara Tate led the devotional, and Mrs. J. A. Porter was general chairman. The president, Mrs. George Rudiger, led the business portion noting 44 calls in the past month. Refreshments followed chaired by Mrs. Ralph Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Marjorie Walker
Jane Steele
Jane Garrett
Dix
Douglas Dowell
Sander
Angel Star
Perkinky
June Garrett
Reading
Biff Perkins
Beulah Stewart
Clara Tate
J. A. Porter
George Rudiger
Ralph Gibson
Nuptials of Miss Christine Schlatter and William Webbber
Wayland announces the marriage of Christine Schlatter of Chicago to William FF. Webber of Ft. Francis BE. Warren Wyoming. The ceremony occurred in Cheyenne at 6:30 p.m. on April 6 at the Methodist Episcopal manse with Rev. A Tweedy officiating. The couple will reside at the army post where Webber is chief clerk. Christine is a Wayland High School graduate who has worked in Chicago the past two years and recently visited her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
C. W. Schlatter
Christine
Chicago
FF. Webber
Ft. Francis BE. Warren
Wyo
A. R. Webber
Galveston
Texas
Cheyenne
Methodist Episcopal
Bill Young Returns From Manchester Visit
Bill Young came back Thursday night from Manchester after a two day stay with his mother, Mrs. Emma Young. The trip concluded with a homeward departure and arrival back in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Young
Manchester
Emma Young
Social Calendar Listings for Monday Through Thursday
Community groups announce meetings and events across venues. Drama dept 8 p.m Mrs Harold Johnson Rainbow Girls 4 30 p.m Masonic Temple D of V 7 30 p.m G A R hall White Shrine card party 2 p.m Masonic Temple Y W book review 7 30 p m Y W C A room Thelma Luther reviews Country Lawyer Handcraft dept sect 4 2 30 p.m Mrs Alice Shaver Chapter Y T T T social evening Mrs Raymond Dayton Pythian Sisters school of instruction 1 30 p m K P hall Regular meeting and initiation 5 p m West Chester W C P U silver ten 22k members With Munro White Shrine practice installation p m Masonic Temple White Shrine benefit card party p m Masonic Temple Public invited Sunshine Community club meets Wednesday April 24 Kolah club afternoon Mrs Lauder Kennedy Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Johnson
Masonic Temple
D. of V
G.A.R. Hall
Y.W
Y.W.C
Thelma Luther
Alice Shaver
T.T.T
Raymond Dayton
White Shrine
Sunshine Community Club
Hell
Birthday announcements for numerous residents and guests
A string of birthday honors fills the day including Mrs A E Atchison Mrs W Dickinson of Richland Elda Grey Stella Thompson of Keota and others. Beverly Jean Ebner is nine and her brother Kenneth Dean seven, children of Mr and Mrs Lewis Ebner of Ainsworth. Beulah Marie Heck turns seven. Rev Volker Eastwood clocks a birthday today. Leon Lester Lease is ten, Wilma Jean Beenblossom is six, Melvin Edward Brenneman is the Douglas community’s small son. Judy Arthur is five Sunday. Several names will have birthdays tomorrow including Elizabeth Thorne a Vassar student and residents of Franklin Center Coppock Riverside Chicago and Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Atchison
Richland
Elda Grey
Stella Thompson
Keota
Ed Turnipseed
Bertha Perdock
Beverly Jean Ebner
Kenneth Dean
Beverly Jean
Mrs
Lewis Ebner
Ainsworth
Melvin Edward Brenneman
Paul Brenneman
Douglas
RR. L. Keyser
Franklin Center
C. R. Goodwin
Jack Riley
Coppock
Emma Liska
Riverside
Harold Duke
Chicago
Velta Farrier
Brighton and
Glen Fur
Seniors Are Guests of Junior College Students
High school seniors attended a party hosted by Washington junior college students in the high school gym. The "April showers" theme featured rainbow decorations and about 125 attendees. Music by Gene Tucker’s orchestra accompanied dances and solo performances by Lois Humble Fern Oldfield Jeanette Picken Wendell Baker, plus a Congo-stunt act learned in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College
Lois Humble
Fern Oldfield
Jeanette Picken
Wendell Baker
Gene Tucker
Congo
Chicago
Jean Walker
Bob Masson
Jack Hale
Evelyn Sorden
Brorgam
Paul Fry
Francis Mangoly
Margaret Jean Rndelph
Mable Finney
Bonnie Ryan
Helen Rhodeboek
Gordon Carstennen
Ellis Finke
Bill McCinnis
Beverly Niffenegger
Ruth Turner
Chap Rones
Mrs Elmer Steele Hosts Highland Social Club Meeting
Mrs Elmer Steele entertained the Highland Social club at her home on Thursday afternoon. Eleven members and three guests attended an exchange of flowers bulbs and seeds. After the business meeting refreshments were served with help from Mrs Wilcox and Mrs Beatrice McCreedy. The club will be entertained by Mrs Ethel Steele in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. McClure
Unit 2
Beverly Jane Mills
Bastiaan den Hartog
Ward MecCutchen
Orie Turner
Gilbert Mills
Mary Genkinger
William Kendrick
E. L. Rouse
Earle Libe
Maurice Libe
Libe
Kurle Libe
Elmer Steele
Highland Social Club
Margaret Nash
Johnson
Lyle Wilcox
Wilcox
Beatrice McCreedy
Ethel Steele
New Haven Ladies Aid Plans All Day Meeting
The New Haven Ladies Aid society will hold an all day meeting at the church on Wednesday April 17 with a potluck dinner at noon. Election of officers will be held and plans discussed for a bake sale. In the afternoon guests from Kalona will attend led by Mrs C K Hillis who will give a talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
West Chester WCU To Hold Silver Tea This Tuesday
The West Chester W C T U will host a silver tea Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Mrs. Will Munro's home. Mrs. Sarah Pollock leads the devotion and Mrs. Ruth McDowell directs a program on the topic Our Youth. Friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
W.C.T.U
Oo Clonk
Will Munro
Sarah Pollock
Ruth McDowell
Rebekah Members Travel to Muscatine Lodge
Members of the Rebekah lodge journeyed to the Muscatine Rebekah lodge last night with a traveling bee hive drill team led by captain Mrs. Floyd Murdock and pianist Mrs. Milo Steele. The group lists Edna Simmering Leona Kos Rachel Longwell Helen Mc Creedy Mabel Chance Marjorie Sorrell Maurine Mills Ernestine Murdock Carrie Gray Libbie Musil Mildred Musil Dorothy Marston Georgia Musil Mabel Patterson Emily Musil Mildred LaFever Ruth Gray and others accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Muscatine Rebekah Lodge
Edna Simmering
Leona Kos
Rachel Longwell
Helen McCreedy
Mabel Chance
Marjorie Sorrell
Maurine Mills
Ernestine Murdock
Carrie Gray
Libbie Musil
Mildred Musil
Dorothy Marston
Georgia Musil
Mabel Patterson
Emily Musil
Mildred LaFever
Ruth Gray
Floyd Mu
Funeral notice for Mrs Frank Barnd
To attend the funeral of a relative, Mrs Frank Barnd. Family invites friends to attend and share in the services at the specified church and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barnd
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Wolf Floral GO
Harland W. Mead
State Safety Council
C. F. McNulty
Sioux City
Fresh Eggs
Reister Bros
Raymond Deayton
Cedar Rapids
Associated Credit Reans of
Nels
Westermark
Federated Labs
Glenn Eldridge
Sorenay Club
Yester Desens
Harold
Bob Youns
Chevrolet
Joe Tucker
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Chevrolet Motor Company
Hotel Blackhawk
Gen Tucker
A. M. Malcolm of
Albia
Associate Presbyterian Church
W. C. Breckenridge
Waterloo
and Ughter
George Mohr
Vmaasdam
Pleasant Pram
G. Deambey
Armory
Ray Whitehead
Blattner Field
Cavalry Armory
Whitehead
Aid Society
M. J. Cruise
Unit 5
Cruise
F. E. Bartow
Brookhart
T. L. Brookhart
Unit 6
Max Marble
Jacob DeKonins
Della Brookhart
Alma Pease
Emma J. Anderson
Roll
N. M Speidel
Moody Bible
R. E. Brown
T. J. Pease
Va. Lb Young
Homer Birney
Unit 91
George Jarrard
Fred D Stewart
Stewart
A. C. Durst
General Aid
Matthew
John Wehr
Keith
Frank Hauenstein
Roy
Mede
Roberta
Cotter
Will Leinback
Talleyrand
Maud Store
Paul
Columbus Junction
J M. Roth
Melvin Roth
Glen Ross
W. O Edmondson
Sigourney
Mrs. Edmondson
A. Berkshire
Frank Maxwell
Crawfordville
Charles Mullin
Smithfield, Il
F. Anderson
East Jefferson Street
Aun Ans
Eaundhy
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
U.S
Danny
Linda Brindley Marsha
Eddie Bailey
Jimmy
Billy Sherman
Jimmy Hardin
Margie McCleery
Beverly Palmer
Marty Maher
Nancy Meeum
Jon Bruce Lemmon
Hddie Morrison
Judy
Roberta Arthur
Mrs. Telford
L. A. Warren
C. Schlatter
Wm. Webber
Beulah Marie Heck
Fred Heck
Volker Eastwood
Milton, Pa
Leon Lester Lease
Mrs. Lester Lease
Wilma Jean Beenblossom
Leslie Beenblossom
Elizabeth Thorne
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, N. Y
Ladies Aid Plans
Rothschild's
New
Catyles
Nelly Don
Gay Gibson
Hubbte
Kathy Thompson
Rebekah
Muscatine
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