Local notes on visits and events in Fort Madison area
Ode Ferguson and D. F. Macon noted travelers to Fort Madison for a relative's illness. Many residents and guests attended socials, meetings, and business visits in nearby towns including Columbus Junction, Clinton, Burlington, Ames, Crawfordsville, and Keota. The Guest House hosted a luncheon for the national board of TT T with Mable Monson and Beulah Bower attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ode Ferguson
Washington and
Ferguson
West Chester
Fort Madison
T.t-T
McHeon
Mable Monson
Crawfordsville
Beulah Bower
Ames
Washington Bases Summer Schedule Includes Prison Blues Game
Washington plans a fast season with games against Muscatine, Davenport Boosters, Ottumwa Advertisers, Cedar Rapids Power & Light, Piney Wood Collegians, Tama Indians, Oxford Junction and others. Aug 27 hosts Ft Madison Prison Blues. new players from Detroit to Richland high join. tickets sold at KKK store, Arnolds Barber Shop, Caseys cafe, Chocolate Shop. If weather allows, opening workout next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Muscatine Indeos
Davenport Boosters
Ottumwa Advertisers
Cedar Rapids Power & Light
Piney Wood Collegians
Mississippi
Tama Indians
Oxford Junction
Fort Madison
Burlington
Keokuk
Ft. Madson Eagles
Dale Burich
South Dakota
Leighton Kelly
Mystic
Centerville
Kenneth Steinbeck
Richland High School
Keith Steinbeck
Jack Bales
Harper Independent
Warren Anderson
Winfield Indees
Gene Gorham
Pleasant Plain
Jacobs
K.K.K
Arnold's
Casey's Cafe
Chocolate Shop
Axis friendship highlighted in Hitler Mussolini telegrams
Berlin reports show on Hitler's birthday Mussolini sent messages confirming Rome Berlin axis unity. Both leaders stressed solidarity and an unbreakable friendship, with Mussolini calling fascism and national socialism the path of justice and vowing enemies will fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Fuerher Hitler
Hitler
Mussolini
Italy
Muussolini
Tolerance Verses Self Proclaimed Virtue Admonition
A fragmentary reflection questions whether patient restraint serves virtue and whether steadfast forbearance harms resolve. The text hints at tension between moral patience and action, suggesting inner debate about how to balance tolerance with decisive stance.
Rieke Terminal Opens New Washington City Warehouse
The Rieke Motor Transfer Line of Burlington leased the brick building south of Shields Coal Co. for a warehouse and terminal. Elmer Davis leads the local branch with John LeFever as service manager. Daily freight trucks will unload at the new warehouse and deliver in the city. The office includes its own telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rieke Motor Transfer Line
Burlington
Shields Coal Co
Rieke
Washiston
Elmer Davis
Rieke Concern
John LeFever
Washington
Rieke Lime
LeFever
Norton Receives Record Furnace Shipment for Washington
Norton reports a large shipment of fifty furnaces for International Heater Co arrived at Rock Island Freight yards. Hveready Plumbing & Heating unloaded them using two box cars and multiple truck trips. A similar number were purchased last year, and another carload from a different maker is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rock Island
International Heater Company
Hveready Plumbing & Heating Company
Eveready
Norton
Mr and Mrs Harry Rimmer Return From Chicago
Mr and Mrs Harry Rimmerman returned this morning from Chicago after spending several days buying merchandise for their business and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rimmerman
Chicago
Baseball Standings and Results in Major Leagues
National League standings show Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia ahead with Boston and Chicago close. Thursday results include Boston 2 Philadelphia 6 and Brooklyn 5 New York 4 with Cincinnati Chicago rained out. American League lists New York Philadelphia Washington and others with Detroit 8 Chicago 7 final. New York 2 Boston 0. Regular schedule notes include New York at Washington and Detroit at Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bh. Pet
Steen
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Cianies
St. Loui
Washington
Detroit
Teston
Cleveland
Faomes Today
Cooking School and Theater Event Sponsored by Utilities Company
A cooking school and theater party sponsored by Iowa Southern Utilities was held at the State theater yesterday afternoon. About 150 women attended the cooking demonstrations on gas ranges by A T Carrow and associates. Afterward many watched The Great Man Votes starring John Barrymore. Prizes included food, floral bouquets, gas appliances, lamp and merchandise credits awarded to numerous attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
A. T. Carrow
Cribben and Sexton Company
G. M. Morganh
HW. M. Taylor
Rodd
John Barrymore
Ralph Borman
Charles Nicola
St. L. Baker
Jenele Teets
Juanita Weidner
J. D. Dayton
Catherine Lintz
John Sowash
Wolf
Walter Wheatley
Silex
T. Rehmel
Victor Trojovsky
1Uther
Boyd Berdo
Co. W. Walker
Les
Lamp
Ed Custer
Emma _ Long
A. J. Donovan
Charles Ragan
Edwin Griffith
Jvie Spargo
Mary Otsser
J. W. Schenefelt
Ainsworth Man Admitted After Noon
Mr and Mrs Yaro Soja of Washington welcome a daughter born this morning weighing eight pounds five ounces. Robert Lee Miller of Ainsworth was admitted yesterday afternoon for treatment at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Miller
Ainsworth
Yaro Soja
Washington
Hold‑up Man Claims Hanke Cash Hidden at $100,000
SE Marked Walter Cooley, jailed for the attempted robbery of the late Clem Hanke, Akron farmer aged 100, predicted the centenarian had $100,000 secreted on the farm. After Hanke’s death, $41,000 was found in a trunk and sewn into clothing, with reports persistent that $80,000 more remains unrecovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SE Marks
Walter Cooley
Clem Hanke
Akron
Hanke
Mary F. Thomas and O. H. Lammers Wed in Davenport
Announcement of the April 15 marriage at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church Davenport unites Mary Frances Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs John G Thomas Columbus Junction and Otto H Lammers Center Point with Rev M A Getzendaner officiating Attendants were Mrs A R Morrow and W D Willey Both newlyweds have taught at Center Point the past year The home will be in Center Point Officers of the Half Hour club elected Juanita Huston president Ann Marker vice president Edith Reaney secretary treasurer Final spring meeting set for a May breakfast at Chautauqua park Birthday party honors Kay Ford fourth birthday hosted by Mrs Ernest Ford with a list of young guests
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Columbus Junction
Mary Frances Thomas
John G. Thomas
Otto H. Lammers
Center Point
St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Davenport
M. A. Getzendaner
A. R. Morrow
Juanita Huston
Ann Marker
Edith Reaney
Chautauqua Park
Men of the Methodist church host supper and form a permanent group
At Crawfordsville on Wednesday 42 men attended a two course supper and fellowship at the Methodist church. Leigh Soule of Washington spoke on men influencing boys in life. The group voted to form a permanent organization with officers elected, and pop songs were sung amid a cheerful evening. Two Washington carloads joined the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Methodist Church
Ladies Aid
Washington
Leigh Soule
Howard Anderson
Joseph Jones
Kenneth Coates
Cleo Fletcher
Raisins on Your Face Raisin Seeds Used in Cosmetics
A fragmented note claims raisin seeds are used as souring agents in cosmetics. The text is unclear but suggests a traditional or improvised cosmetic practice involving dried fruit components.
Eleven Iowa Women Named Delegates to Council Meet
Des Moines reports eleven Iowa clubwomen will attend the General Federation of Women's Clubs council in San Francisco May 8 to 15. Delegation members include Mrs. Carl Reed Cresco and Miss Agnes Samuelson Des Moines. They depart Davenport May 2 for San Francisco arriving May 7. Iowa Federation raised over 1500 for the federation foundation fund, the largest state contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
UDPA
Lowa
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
San Francisco
Cal
Carl Reed
Cresco
Iowa Federation
H. C. Houghton, Jr
Red Oak
General Federation
Agnes Samuelson
General Federation Education Department
H. L. Pike
Whiting
Charles Roberts
Cedar Rapids
Lulu Green
Clarence Knutson
Clear Lake
Astin Palmer
Edith McBeth
Walter Webster
R. W. Perkins
Sioux City
Daveport
Davenport
Ing
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
General Federation Foundation
Sadie Orr Dunbar
Washington, D. C
Houghton
Reen
Women attend Burlington District missionary convention at Wellman
At the Burlington District convention of the Women’s Missionary Society of the M E Church in Wellman on Tuesday many Crawfordsville attendees participated. Members present include Mrs. Mary Jones Mrs. Joseph Jones Mrs. Rose Moorhead Mrs. John McNeill Mrs. Dive Mitchell Mrs. Genevee Conrad Mrs. Jack Howard Mrs. Cleo Fetcher Mrs. Voss and Rev. E E Voss. The Standard Bearers presented a short play featuring Helen McNeill Olive Mitchell Genevee Conrad Elsie Belle Jones and Arlene Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Burlington District
Women's Missionary Society of the
M. E. Phareh
Wellman
Mary Jones
Joseph Jones
Rose Moorhead
John McNeill
Dive Mitchell
Genevee Conrad
Jack Howard
Cleo Fetcher
Voss
E. E. Voss
Helen McNeill
Olive Mitchell
Elsie Belle Jones
Arlene Fletcher
Temperance group hears lectures and plans fund drive
A W C T U meeting at Ella Gordon's home featured Kalona speakers on the national temperance educational fund. Talks covered library volumes, signs, posters, and radio programs with plans to raise local funds, tea and devotions closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Gordon
Peterson
Kalona
National Temperance Educational Fund
Chicago
United States
WHO
KE. Hillis
Erb
Wellman
Miss Gordon
J. A. Hawthorne
Tr. F. Barker
Man Happier for Life After Agreeable Tour
A remark attributed to Sydney Smith notes that a man grows happier through life after completing an agreeable tour, implying contentment follows travel. The line emphasizes the value of travel and experience in shaping happiness.
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Sydney Smith
Cotter Presbyterian Class Forms In Columbus Junction
About fifteen members of the Young Married People class met at the Walter Devore home in Columbus Junction for a social and to organize the class permanently. Officers elected were Mrs Darold Jones president and Mrs Walter Devore secretary treasurer Elmer Thomas. Regular social meetings planned for the second Friday each month with outdoor event planned weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter Presbyterian Sunday School
Walter Devore
Columbus Junction
Mra. Darold Jones
Elmer Thomas
Church School
Mrs Walker Hosts Pythian Circle Meeting
Mrs R H Walker entertained sixteen circle members Wednesday afternoon at Addie Harmon’s home with Chinese checkers as entertainment. At the close, Miss Harmon helped serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. H. Walker
Addie Harmon
Miss Harmon
Walkerin
O. E. S. Members Host Social at Masonic Temple
Eastern Star members and husbands attended a ten cent social at the Masonic Temple with games including bridge, pinochele and Chinese checkers at ten tables. Refreshments were served by the committee led by Mrs. Robert Risk and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Robert Risk
E. Sehmitt
Wisie Long
Belle Rice
Fourth and 11 Group Finishes Oven Products Lesson
Twenty eight 4-H leaders committee women and older girls attended a training by Nelle Thompson Iowa State extension service in the G A R room courthouse. The third of three lessons on Oven Products covered Cakes and Cookies and emphasized ingredients measurements oven temperature and mixing. Milk and dairy are stressed and custard and cream soups were prepared. The Washington county group represented twelve of fourteen clubs and set rally day for June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Thompson
Iowa State College Extension Service
G.A.R
Washington County
Planned Event Thursday May 4 Led by Mrs Howard McBride
A special committee chaired by Mrs. Howard McBride plans an event for Thursday May 4. Lew is named as a key participant in the committee setup and details remain forthcoming.
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Howard McBride
Lew
Birthday Celebrations Across Indiana and Washington County
Mrs. Mary C. Allen of Winfield marks 83 years today after being born 83 years ago in Indiana and moving to Washington county in 1869. Others celebrating birthdays include Robert Shaffer of Crawfordsville, Mrs. George Dowell of Washing ton, Mrs. Orie O'Connor of Ainsworth, Clarence Kiefer of Talleyrand, Mrs. Will Graff of German ville, Harold Sehulty of Pilot Point, and Mrs. Everette Jarvis of Mount Pleasant.
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Mary C. Allen
Winfield
Indiana
Washington County
George Dowell
Washington
Orie O'Connor
Ainsworth
Clarence Kiefer
Talleyrand
Will Graff
Germanville
Harold Sehulty
Pilotburg
Everette Jarvis
Mount Pleasant
Operatic Music Program at PEO Meeting Delights Members
Forty three members of Chapter 1 P hk O attended an evening at Mrs Orville F der's home for An Evening of Opera. Mable Livingston sang One Fine Day from Madame Butterfly. A Anderson offered Incidents in the Life of Wagner. Mrs Richard McCleery performed a piano Prayer from Rienzi. PBO trio sang O Beato Night from Tales of Hoffmann. Michels trio played Wagner Hymn to the Evening Star and Dark Eyes on violin cornet and marimba. Evelyn Lemmon and Elle Warren organized refreshments. Edith Shields and Mrs Boyd Berdo led coffee service. Yellow and white decor plus marguerites adorned the room. Guests included Mrs Cleo Jarrard and Katharine Kinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter 1
Phk. O
Orville F der
Mable Livingston
A. Anderson
Wagner
Richard McCleery
George Fre
C. S. Lemmon
Elle Warren
Edith Shields
Boyd Berdo
Cleo Jarrard
Katharine Kinney
Wasson and Sehrier Wed at Baptist Parsonage
Lyle Wasson and Mary Sehrier of Columbus Junction were united in marriage Thursday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. I Fredinand officiating. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Harold Adams of Columbus Junction. Wasser employed in trucking business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Wasson
Mary Sehrier
Columbus Junction
The
Baptist Parsonage
I. Fredinand
Harold Adams
Wasser
Mrs. Ross Ely Hosts Bridge Club Event
Mrs. Ross Ely hosted the O. G. T. bridge club yesterday afternoon with two tables. Guest Mrs. W. E. Bond posted the high score and the travel prize went to Mrs. Harvey Waggoner. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the club year. Refreshments followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Ely
O. G. T. Bridge Club
W. E. Bond
Harvey Waggoner
Handcraft Dept Section 3 Meeting Planned
Mrs Ed Mack and Mrs Robert Lytle lead the program for Handcraft department section 3 next Monday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Richard Stewart 1003 North Second Avenue Guest speaker is Mrs Carleton C Wilson on Oddities in Glass and Mrs William Sloat will play piano. Election of department officers for next year. Serving committee includes Glenn Wilson chair and members John Winga Juanita Marhers LeRoy Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mack
Robert Lytle
Richard Stewart
North Second Avenue
Carleton C. Wilson
William Sloat
Glenn Wilson
John Winga
Juanita Marhers
LeRoy Pratt
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Wolf Floral CO
D. F. Macon
Mary Schrier
Reister Bros
J. D. Burrell
Clinton
Pilis Negus
C. RK. Korf
J. N. Erwin
W. H. Lloyd
Brighton
Ethel Stewart
Mabel Morris
Keota
Lee Sueppel
W. P. Bartly
Rodney Davis
Iowa City
New York Life Insurance Company
John Lemmon
Mis
Ernest Wallin
Clarice Meek
A. E. Palmer
Stella Palmer
Mrs. Palmer
Vernon Crull
the Evening Journal
Ethel Atkinson
Cambridge
KR. BE. McGee
Jim Humble
Lloyd Augustine
William Kyle
State Prison
Reds
Crosley Field
Cincinnati Reds
Rieke Terminal
N. Marion
Company
Shields
Utilities Company
Mary F. Thomas, O. H. Lammers
Fleet Club Officers
Ernest Ford
Kay
David Pine
Jerry Marshall
Jackie Duncan
Tommy Hibbs
Allen Frame
Sally Smith
Nancy Northey
Gay Jennings
Madge Arthur
Hugh Dunn
Doris Pugh
Tommy Robertson
Betty Thompson
Gladys Twinam
Doris Cherryholmes
Elsie Bell Jones
Alma Conrad
Federated Club
United Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society
Cooley
Merle Mead
Mrs. Dunbar
Convention of Missionary Society
Cotter
R. H. Walker
O.E.S
Temple
Colette
Living Lake P.T.A
Garden Dept
H. A. Benblossom
Y.W.C.A
Rebekah
COF
Presbyterian Missionary Society
F. W. Eastwood
Baptist Church
John Little
North Marion Avenue
Rainbow Girls
City Hall
George Clapper
Weat
Washington Street
Martin Whittaker
Priscilla Club
Carl Hedges
Damascus Shrine
U.P. Womans Missionary Society
EF. M. McConaughy
Robert Shaffer
Henry Dittmer
Or.p
Steopathic
Lowe
P.E.O
Bridge
ANCE
Hill Mohland
Bouthern Utilities CO
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