Officers Named in Drama Dept Jr Fortnightly
Members of the Junior Fortnightly Drama Department re elected Mrs George Mohr as leader at a meeting held in her home. Mrs Dale Gallagher was chosen assistant leader and Mrs Thomas Parsons secretary treasurer. Fourteen members and three guests attended. A one act play directed by Marie Landau featured Sadeema Wood Margaret Christianson Dorothy Kamueller Elsie Glase burner and Marian Cover. Christianson Wood and Cover helped with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drama Department
George Mohr
Marian Cover
Miss Christianson
Miss Wood
Miss Cover
Flora Dodds
Thelma Luther
Verna Mangold
Theo Logan
Frances Stanton
Helen Carr
Bonnie Hotle
Lowa
Lowa Industies
Ronne Hotle
Iowa
Merle Telford
Margaret Applegate
Rainbow Girls Attend Regular Meeting at Masonic Temple
Thirty eight Rainbow Girls attended the regular meeting at the Masonic Temple. Mrs Leola Magdefraun of Wayland high priestess of Damascus Shrine sent a candy box in appreciation of their help in White Shrine installation ceremonies. The drill team practiced at City Hall before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Leola Magdefraun
Wayland
Damascus Shrine
White Shrine
City Hall
Orange Custard Whip Dessert from American Home
Dessert recipe from American Home department section 3 served last Tuesday by Mrs Murray Smylie Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn Crawfordsville and Mrs Albert Simpson. Orange Custard with whipped cream folded in and orange pieces served over jelly roll slices yields eight servings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Department
Murray Smylie
Floyd Blankenhorn
Crawfordsville
Albert Simpson
M E Ladies Aid to Meet Friday Afternoon
The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will hold a general meeting Friday at 2 20 p m in the church social hall. Unit 7 will oversee the social hour for the gathering.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Unit 7
Farmerettes 4-H Club Girls Meet at Leader’s Home
The Fairview Farmerettes 4-H club met at Mrs. Joe Knotek’s home with four members, the leader, and assistant present. President Viola Marek conducted the meeting. Norma Rose Kos spoke on conversation. Members reviewed recognition contest records and practiced songs. An all day meeting is set for April 22 at Marie Sojka’s home.
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Fairview Farmerettes
Joe Knotek
Viola Marek
Norma Rose Kos
Marie Sojka
Reception Honors Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Widmer
A reception for Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Widmer was held at the Mt Pleasant area home of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Widmer near Crawfordsville on a Saturday evening. Relatives and friends attended. gifts were given. Attendees included Wilbert Rose, Lucile Rose, Lois Fletcher, John Widmer and Rex, and Herschell Stayton of Grinnell, a college friend of the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Gilbert Widmer
Mrs
Christian Widmer
Mt. Pleasant
Wilbert Rose
Lucile Rose
Lois Fletcher
John Widmer
Rex
Herschell Stayton
Grinnell
Happy eighty fourth and other birthdays noted
T L Dodds marks eighty four years as a long time resident. Scott Orvis turns twelve. Charles Corette celebrates sixty one years of marriage. Mary Louise Robertson now Mrs Clifford Bauer has a birthday. Also noted are birthdays for T Burton Keota Bobby Varney Harold Batterson and Mrs F Gray. A chocolate cake was shared at the Journal office and one from the Eiders house for Dave's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Bauer
Iowa City
Mary Louise Robertson
T. Burton
Keota
Bobby Varney
Harold Batterson
Mrs. F. Gray
Journal Office
Eider House
Dave
Constitution Creation Cost Hidden in Colonial Years
A retro claim notes that the Colonial era spent 105.90 to draft the 1787 Constitution. The remark frames the cost as a minor figure reflecting the expense of foundational governance during early American history.
Social Calendar of Week in West Chester
The social calendar lists events from Tuesday to Friday including Pythian Sisters Homemakers clubs and Snowball Social, Just Us luncheon, Pythian circle meetings, American Legion auxiliary, Federated church activities, O.G.T. bridge club, Lexington Ladies Aid, Eastern Star social, P.E.O. Chapter 1, and church women groups with venues such as Masonic Temple and West Chester churches. Pettier notes include time changes, contact details, and locations like North Fourth Avenue and 1027 Fast Washington Street.
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Pythian Sisters
Henry Dittmer
Clayde Kmupp
Just Us
Walter Logan
Washington Street
John Caldwell
Pythian Circle
R. H. Walker
Addie Harmon
North Fourth Avenue
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Federated Church
West Chester
O.G.T
Bridge Club
Ross Ely
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Ut Church
Masonic Temple
Orville Elder
Honor Lee Coltons Honored at Bell Home Dinner
Local family dinner in Columbus Junction marks the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Colton. Several relatives and guests from Iowa and Missouri visited, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. John Bell Mr. and Mrs. James Hoben Edward Gabriel of Kansas City and others. The Presbyterian church events and guild meetings are announced for upcoming dates.
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Columbus Junction
John Bell
James Hoben
Lee Colton
Bell
Edward Gabriel
Kansas City
M. A. Davidson
Sioux City
J. M. Marshall
A Feddersen
Waterloo
Feddersen
Mt. Pleasant
Lloyd Masonholder
Muscatine
Blanche Masonholder
C. A. Stephens
Presbyterian Church
Walter Devore
Cotter Presbyterian Church
J. R. Hill
Iowa City
J. C. Richie
Westminster Guild
Dorothy Thomas
Elnora Duncan
Clara McGuire
Y W C A to Sponsor Get Acquainted Party
Y W C A women hostesses will present a get acquainted party Friday evening in the Y M C A women’s room east entrance. The event aids community service by helping new Washington residents meet locals. The hospitality committee chaired by Ethel McCreedy plans informal entertainment and welcomes any woman, even if not contacted personally, to attend for part or all of the evening.
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Poard
Y.W. C.A
Y.M.C.A
Y.W.C.A
Washington
U.W. Hospitality Committee
Ethel McCreedy
Glenn Holden
Harriett Coulter
Althea Montgomery
Elizabeth Dawson
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Meeting Held at Church
Pilotburg April gathering at the church saw 18 members, 12 visitors, and 8 children. Mrs. Frank Stransky led devotionals. new member Allison Maas welcomed. performances by Ralph Ashby, Muriel Anderson, and Mrs. Hillis featured. Easter colors noted. refreshments served by hosts. next meeting planned with Mrs. Woolsey as host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg
Will Brown
Clara Fisher
Hillis
Irvin Reif
C. Hillis
Everette Teets
Gerald Teets
Kalona
Woodburn
Janette
Allison
Virginia convention of 1788 reported in shorthand
The 1788 Virginia convention was transcribed in shorthand by David Robertson. The note indicates rapid proceedings and concise reporting of debates and votes as captured by Robertson's shorthand work.
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David Robertson
Summer fabrics mimic suede and velvet in seaside fashion
A new hand blocking process gives cotton a suede like finish or a velvety look, lending warm yet cool summer frocks and beach wear. The cape skirt with brassiere top in unbleached muslin features gold and cave line with whale and sea flower motifs. An oriental coat dress and a floral lightweight muslin dinner dress offer versatile beach, garden, and club wear.
Baptist Women to Meet for Luncheon and Program
The Baptist Missionary Society will hold a Friday luncheon at the church hosted by Mrs. C. W. Long Mrs. W. L. Eichelberger and Mrs. C. VY. Brown. After lunch Velma Booth missionary will give a talk at 1 pm and donations will replace the Dutch market supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Living Lake
P.T.A
Baptist Women's Missionary Society
Ehurch
West Chester Vle
M.E. Ladies Aid Society
C. W. Long
W. L. Eichelberger
C., VY. Brown
Baptist Women’s Missionary Society
Velma Booth
Wyman Community Club Holds April Meeting
Mrs. Paul Huston hosted the Wyman Community club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Twenty three members attended and sewed guilt blocks while games and contests provided by Mrs. Fred Humphreys added fun. Refreshments were served by three members. The next meeting at Mrs. Ray Huston’s will feature the annual flower exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Paul Huston
Fred Humphreys
J. W. Robertson
R. J. Hughes
H. B. Oldt
Ray Huston
Cape Cod Canal Opens After Five Years of Construction
The Cape Cod canal project started in 1909 and reached completion in 1914 marking a major engineering achievement. The work connected Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod Bay, easing maritime traffic and improving regional transportation.
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Cape Cod
O E S Social Thursday At Masonic Temple
Order of Eastern Star members plan a ten cent social at the Masonic Temple Thursday evening at 7 30 p m All members and their husbands are invited Cards and other entertainment will be provided for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
WOCUBLE Meeting Set With Gordon as Host
The WOCUBLE will meet Thursday at 2 20 p.m. with Ella Gordon at 1 South Avenue C Mrs T F Barker will lead the program and guest speakers include Mrs S S Erb Mrs Peterson and Mrs C K Hillis The Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 9 30 a m at the home of Mrs B C Briley 300 East Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wocuble
Ella Gordon
South Avenue C
T. KF. Barker
S. S. Erb
Peterson
C. KB. Hillis
Presbyterian Cottage
B. C. Briley
East Main Street
Daughters of Union Veterans Meet in G A R Hall
Daughters of Union Veterans held a regular meeting last evening at the G A R hall with good attendance. Mrs. R. S. Warfel presided as president. The group discussed routine matters and voted to join with other Washington patriotic organizations to erect a flag pole in Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
R. S. Warfel
Washington
Elm Grove Cemetery
Giraffe Viewed as World’s Tallest Living Animal
The piece notes the giraffe as the world’s tallest living animal with heights around 20 feet. It highlights the animal’s 18 inch tongue capable of wrapping around twigs and guiding foliage to its mouth.
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Amer
M.E. Ladies Aid
Proscupe
Figuire Features
Tne
Farmerettes
Coats & Suits
Redfern
Swectimore
Juillard
East Side Square
Mrs. Widmer
T. L. Dodds
Scott Orvis
Fred Orvis
Charles Corette
Constitution
ANCE
Wil Mohland
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Honor Lee Coltons
Bell Home
Martha Butler
Y. W
Pilotburg Society
Halle Bros
Cleveland
Baptist Missionary Society
Wyman Community Club
Cape Cod Canal
der. Pierce
Saendle
San Francisco
New York
LOW RC
United States
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Colorado
Yellowstone Park
Denver
Pikes Peak
Garden of the Gods
Yellowstone
Burlington Trailways
Beverly Hills
Santa Monica
Catalina Island
Pasadena
Long Beach
San Diego
Riverside
California
Oni
Diers
Chicago
Burlington
Lee Ee Eae Ae
O.E.S
D. of V
Libby
Royal Anne
Tan
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Farmer’ S Co-operative Store
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