Local clubs plan meetings and elect officers in April
Gracehill Aid society hosted by Mrs Anna Sankey on April 18 featured quilt block making and church improvement plans. Loyal Builders Sunday school class re elected officers at United Presbyterian church with officers and teachers named and a hollow square dinner setting. Wallace P T A elected officers and discussed three month leader terms, with planned field trips, socials and a year end picnic. West Chester P T A held final meeting of year with officers elected and a large turnout. Country cup dinner, pot luck events, bridge results, and a J P E O chapter meeting rounding out a busy social week with reviews of books and a gift to honor former president.
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Anna Sankey
Gracehill Aid Society
Gracehill
Sherlock
Foreign Mission Board
Engle
Loyal Builders
United Presbyterian Church
Jas Brewer
Richard MccCleery
Cloyce Stewart
Neill Trotman
P. F
Whisler
George Rudiger
Owen Cnossen, Jr
Jay Brewer
Wallace P. Tt. A
Wallace Parent-Teacher Association
Maynard Brown
L. Etter
Fred Downing
Sedney Kephart
P. J. Etter
West Chester
Ola Brumback
Edith Carris
Kathleen Bruty
Esther Booth
Herman Luers
Fairfield
David Kleese
Margaret MacEnery
Joy Smith
Ruth Coon
Margaret McEniry
MecEniry
Glee Club
Jas. Griggs
P. T. A. Association
Eva Denny
Washington Public Library
America
J. P
W. ®. Anderson
New England
South
Southwest
Northwest
Midwest
T. A. Michels
C. H. Guther
Miss Ruth Rettela Hosts Farewell Party for Ruth Ballard
Miss Ballard leaves April 25 for Detroit to pursue further nurses training. Stridge was played at three tables with awards for high scores by Mrs Jay Whitehead and Ed Milck, low score by Lester Milck. A farewell gift was presented. refreshments served at Mr. and Mrs. Brown’s home where Miss Rettela resides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Rettela
Ruth Ballard
Detroit
Stridge
Jay Whitehead
Ed Milck
Lester Milck
Misa Ballard
Ted Brown
Mrs. Brown
Miss Kettela
Kephart Visit Highlights Small Town Social
Mr and Mrs Charles Kephart spent Sunday visiting at the J K K Linder home with Mr and Mrs Howard Cald. The friendly gathering reflected quiet community ties and local family connections in the area.
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Washington
Kkk. i
Charles Kephart
J. KK Linder
Howard Cald
Rebekahs Hold Regular Meeting This Friday Evening
Social calendar note says the Rebekahs hold their regular meeting Friday evening at an unspecified time. No location listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Fortnightly club meeting and elections announced
General meeting of Fortnightly club set for 2 30 Saturday in the east room upstairs at the Y. Annual officer election to be held with a special program organized by Art and Child Study departments. Tea to be served.
Fortnightly Club Literature Dept to Meet Monday
The afternoon section will meet at 2 o clock on Monday with Mrs. R. McCutchen for Iowa Day. Full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. McCutchen
Iowa
Junior Senior Banquet Tonight at West Chester High
West Chester high hosts the junior senior banquet in the gymnasium with a garden theme. Rose and gold decor outlines a rose and yellow tulip centerpiece, umbrella favors for seniors, and an umbrella program inside a lattice garden setting. The event includes a student and faculty program followed by dinner and a planned commencement lineup for spring events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
West Chester High School
Elas
Missionary society meets April 24 at church
The evening division of the Woman's Missionary Society of the U P church will meet at the church April 24 at 7 30. Please note change of place. Priscilla club will meet with Mrs Wyatt Marbourg Tuesday April 24 at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonite 4H
Ruth Wead
Masi
Woman's Missionary Society of the
U. P. Church
Priscilla Club
Wyatt Marbourg
Booster club meeting date change and events report
The Booster club shifts its Thursday April 26 meeting to accommodate sickness, at Mrs Guy Stumpf’s home. Spring style show by Entertainment committees led by Mrs Merle Eckles and Mrs Everette Smith. Snowball Social club meets with Mrs John Shebeck Thursday April 26. Flower bulb exchange led by Mrs L E Hoyle and Mrs D C Griggs. Farm Bureau lesson to be taught by Mrs Sam Munson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Stumpf
Merle Eckles
Everette Smith
John Shebeck
L. E. Hoyle
D. C. Griggs
Farm Bureau
Sam Munson
Neighborhood Birthday and Sunday Visits Report
Sunday activities include Betty Dale and David with Dick Blanchard at his home. Cloyce Burham and family visited Lambert home and hosted Jacob Lambert and family for a birthday observance. Emily Georgia and Libby Musil stayed week at parental Music home southeast of Washington. Several neighbors attended Christian church services in Washington. Frank Kephart and family visited Frank Sickles near Havre on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Well
Betty
Dale
David
Dick Blanchard
Cloyce Burham
Clyde Lambert
Lambert
Jacob Lambert
Ray
Eva Burham
Sam Lambert
Glen Lambert
Emily
Georgia
Libby Musil
Parental Music
Washington
The
Christian Church In
Frank Kephart
Frank Sickles
Havre
Birthday trio at Lincoln school marks ages in two grades
Lincoln school intermediate room pupils celebrate three birthdays in one day with twins Lafe and Lester Hamil in fifth grade and Janie Baldrige in fourth grade. Teachers and classmates wish them many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Lafe
Lester Hamil
Janie Baldrige
Keokuk juror and local social notes from Crawfordsville
Lisle Anny and Edwin Rieh served on a federal jury in Keokuk. Paul Hultquist from Sigourney visited the Orris home after a matinee contest at Washington. He suffers inflammatory rheumatic after flu. W C T U units plan to send aprons towels handkerchiefs and cash to the Des Moines bazaar. Miss Ethel Johnson and high school music students held a weiner roast south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Lisle Anny
Edwin Rieh
Keokuk
Paul Hultquist
Sigourney
Washington
A. B. Orris
Des Moines
Ethel Johnson
Birthday Dinner for Hamil Sons at Home
Lafe and Lester Hamil, 11, sons of Mr and Mrs Floyd Hamil, will celebrate their birthday with a family dinner Sunday at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe and
Lester
Floyd Hamil
Mrs J J Weldin Celebrates 87th Birthday in California
Mrs J J Weldin will celebrate her 87th birthday on Wednesday April 25 at 2172 Glenada Rose California. Born west of Washington she has spent most of her life here. Her maiden name was Phoebe Lemon. Best wishes are extended to Leo Gross today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Weldin
Glenada
Rose, Calif
Backley Defeats Bear in City Hall Wrestling Match
A wrestling card at City Hall features Backley defeating Bear with the victory for the next show hinted for May 10 or May 17. Seibert of Ames defeats Donahue of Des Moines in 14 minutes 12 seconds after a body slam. The program includes two KO boxing bouts and several fast, close matches with Art Bettis losing in round one to Brade who then defeats named challenger Kallio in a quick follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Jackie Seibert
Ames
Jack Donahue
Des Moines
Siebert
Donahue
Ray Ehrenfelt
Washington
Joe Cannon
Iowa City
Cannon
Carl Brade
Muscatine
Art Bettis
Bettis
Brade
Jackie Hammond
Texarkana
Schmitty Holden
Davenport
Franklin Center Community Notes and Visits
Franklin Center updates report Mrs M D Atkinson as correspondent. Farm Bureau members discuss a gate saving session on Friday April 27 at Warren Lon home. Local families visit relatives including the Atkinson and George households.
Community Happenings in Columbus Junction and Nearby
Martha Fin McGrew hosts at his home north of town while Florence Bursten visits Davenport. T M Balcoff speaks on flowers at Womats club in Newton. Ted Lewis Louis Pugh and Harry Duncan join ex service men meeting in Wapello. Robert Browning of Des Moines attends grandfather J Browning's funeral. Fred Ochs and wife travel to Ft Madison for his mother’s burn injuries.
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Fin McGrew
Florence Bursten
Howard Letts
Davenport
T. M. Rbalcoff
Newton
Ted Lewis
L Louis Pugh
Harry Duncan
Louisa County
Wapello
Robert Browning
Des Moines
J. Browning
Fred Ochs
Ft. Madison
Birthday party plans at F. O. W elu raise belated notice
The F O W elu plans a Saturday evening birthday party for May 5 honoring two members while noting Mrs RR Dawson’s birthday was in April. The missive signals a late discovery and a wish to congratulate the other lady.
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F. O. W. Elu
RR. A. Dawson
Fong
Vyet
Richard Custer Birthday at Centennial Kindergarten
Richard Donald Custer six year old son of Mr and Mrs Ed Custer has a birthday today. His mother has prepared a big birthday cake for him at Centennial kindergarten where he studies this evening to celebrate his special day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Donald Custer
Ed Custer
Marcus Aurelius Philosopher Born in Rome and Died in 180
Marcus Aurelius, renowned philosopher, was born in Rome on April 66 494 and died on March 17 180. This entry notes his enduring legacy in stoic thought and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Aurelius
Rome
Ainsworth U P to Celebrate Seventieth Anniversary
Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church marks 70 years since dedication with a Wednesday program at 2 PM including history readings, reminiscences, and fellowship. A 6:15 PM free banquet will follow for members and invited guests, then a public program at 8 PM with choirs solos and talks by church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church
M. KE. Barnes
State University of Iowa
J. J. Mc Connell
A. S. Bailey
BE. F. Kimmelshue
A. & Bailey
Sparland
Ulineis
Bitton Workers Club Friday Night Dance
The Bitton Workers Club will host its regular Friday night dance with the Mizs Fe Ya Crone Orchestra providing the music. Entrance details and further notices may follow in upcoming editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitton Workers Club
Mizs Feya Crone
Sotz
Diamond production use across industries
Half of the diamond produced finds use in mining meteor marine and firing trade sectors with the chief demand in mining and related industries.
Shower Gratitude for Mr and Mrs Floyd Martin
Highland Miss Olive Coon hosted a miscellaneous shower for Floyd Martin and his bride with about thirty guests. Attendees brought hardware gifts from the boys and household items from the girls, and well wishes were extended for happiness and good luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Olive Coon
Floyd Martin
Blanche
Annie Krotz
John
Francis
Joe Krotz
Ira Coon
Columbus Junction
First Moravians Build Ohio Church in 1772
The first church in Ohio was built by Moravians in 1772 near present day Marietta. The humble structure marked early settlement and religious life in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Marietta
Uncertain Fragment on Promise and Self Respect
Fragmentary line suggests a theme of advantage tempting a person to break a word or diminish self respect. The readable text shows a moral reflection rather than a complete narrative or clear event. Further context would clarify its source and intent.
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William Putman
A. A. Twinam
Albert Taylor
Virgil Earll
Everett Burham
Lynn Heaney
Westchester PV. T. A
Country Ecup
J. Rothschild
Claude Tucker
E. BR. Hammer
Ile
Oriez and Speer
Washington, R
Daisy Simnering
Peppy Lynn Hollow Club
Fred Wagner
Lewis Plummer
Margaret McFniry
Mo. T. Tandy
Jean Miller
Lavone’ Foriash
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Louise Por
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David Munro Tiano
Leota Ramge
Marianne Hobbs
Miss Ruth Coon
Gayle Thrapp
Kather Baugh
Miss McEntry
Boots
Nellie Manners
Ye Leo Gross
Backley
Bear
City Hall
Paul
Virgil
Parental Long
Graham Wickers
Brighton
J W. Combs
Leonard Blick
Siz
T .O
George Wm. Sutherland
John Atkinson
Ainsworth U. P
Chu Arch
Wiamencs
Roy Taylor
Will Murphy
Bert Cray
Joe Shalla
Joe W. Krotz
Ed Florang
Will Chmelar
Elmer Steele
Wilbur Chalupa
Frank Florang
Frank Haggen
J. J. Florang’s
Wilbur Chalupa’s
Irene Koenig
Ervin Koenig
Earl Steele
William
Will Busby
Busby's
Bank Green
Sara McCreedy
University Hospital
Wieners
Johnson
Japan
Grocery & Market
Norway Spruce
Black Hills
Derri Mughe Poe
Ame Bhenmilork ——Douglas Bir
Orchard Time
Ier
Anoka
Prof. Hanson
Chicago
Achillea
Roeck Cress
Armeria (Sea Thrifts
Artemesia
Silver King
Asters
Vankia
Dlibiscus
Boltonia
Campannia
L Liatris
Gay Feather
Lineria
Chrysanthemums
Delphiniums
Nepeta
Prinila
Rudbeckia
Tritonia
Veronica
Speedwell
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