County 4-H Girls Rally Plans and Chorus Rehearsals
Miss Zanetta Eager of the Iowa State college extension service has been in the county planning the 1937 County 4-H Girls Rally to be held Friday June 11 at Washington High School. The day features officer installation and initiation ceremonies, a picture memory contest, music and recognition contests, living pictures and folk dances in costume. Washington County hosts rural and district choruses with rehearsals led by Ruth Stewart and Tolbert McRae, inviting all rural singers to participate in the statewide 4-H music festival and convention in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Zanetta Eager
Iowa State College Extension Service
Washington County Women’s
Washington County
Methodist Church
Tolbert McRae
Iowa State College
Iowa
Ames
When's Time to Plant Potatoes in Wayland
A Wayland column notes April 26 as the safe planting date for potatoes after a misreported asbestos shingles job on J. R. Wenger's barn. The piece shares local social updates, visits, and hospital stays among residents, including Mrs. Davison and the Wittmer families, with several others mentioned in passings and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
J. R. Wenger
Wenger
Davison
Jesse Davison
Joy
George
Fairfied
Kara Wittmer
Daryl
Duane
D. O. Davison
Coppock
Charlie Keys
Des Moines
BR. Rhum
Raymond Schantz
C. K. Schurtz
Richard McBeth
Mattie Roth
John Wyse, Jr
Douglas McClintic
Betty
Ardith Allen
Rosemary Bicher
Allen
Mt. Pleasant
A. EB. Martin
Jens Grothe
Charles City
A Century of Methodism by Rev. Cochran in Crawfordsville
The article recounts Methodist figures and appointments from 1845 to 1883 including Jesse Craig, Blakeney, Light, Leeper, Cowles, Wells, Patterson, and Leeper’s revival efforts. It tracks transfers, district assignments, promotions, and notable sermons across Iowa and surrounding conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Cochran
Crawfordsville
Keokuk Women Gather for Forty Fourth Missionary Convention
The fifty fourth annual convention of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Keokuk presbytery met at the United Presbyterian church in Keokuk with 85 delegates. Mrs G Emerson Davis led hostess duties at a noon luncheon in the YWCA cafeteria. Mrs Merriam of India spoke on The Untouchables Red Chest urging Christianity and education. Next year’s meeting is planned for Aftsworth in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
G. Emerson Davis
Catherine Montgomery
Washington
W. H. Merriam
India
Tocal
W. J. Masson
Carolyn Hamilton
John Stewart
Mary French
George Rudiger
Aiftsworth
Afternoon Bridge Club Hosts Luncheon at Mrs Crail's Home
Mrs Crail hosted the Afternoon Bridge Club yesterday in Columbus Janction. After a one o'clock luncheon, bridge was played at three tables with Mrs A Keith Droz winning the high score prize. Guests of the afternoon were
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. Crail
Columbus
A. Keith Droz
Chester W R C meets in West Chester regular session
The J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corps of West Chester held a regular meeting with fourteen members and one guest. They approved giving a flag to West Chester High School, sending fruit to a hospital patient, and donating one dollar per member to the Southern Memorial. Each member was to provide two dozen eggs or equivalent instead of a bake sale. Memorial services are set for May 23 at Chester and New Haven. Leta Stewart entertained with music. A patriotic program honored General Grant and Grand Army Day, followed by an instructive talk by Mrs. Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corps of
Southern Memorial
Chester
New Haven
Leta Stewart
Grant
Boyer
Garden club hosts Grace Chaffee guest speaker
Mrs. Grace Chaffee of Iowa City, sociology professor, spoke to Fairfield Garden department members about choosing native flowers for their climate and honoring individual garden styles. Attendees included Mrs. Leigh Wallace and other Fairfield residents. hosts planned a luncheon for out‑of‑town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Baldrige
Grace Chaffee
Iowa City
University
Garden
Leigh Wallace
Charles Falton
Fordyce
Leebs
Wade
Green
Fairfield
Baldrige
Marsh Bailey
Carlton Wilson
J. No Irwin
Brighton
O’¢Lock Junehron
Chaffee
Schiebel Families Supper Guests of Mrs Della Miller
Harmony April 23 Mrs Della Miller hosted supper guests of the Schiebel family. Otto Schiebel and Dan Brindley of Moline New Jersey attended along with Mrs Leland Morrison, sharing an evening in Harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiebel
Della Miller
W. RR
Harmony
Otto Schiebel
Dan Brindley
Moline, NJ
Leland Morrison
Social Calendar Notices for U and Lt Club Supper
Notices for this social calendar are due by 10 am Saturday. Events include U and Lt club supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Williams, Junior Fortnightly J with Mrs. Milan Thompson, Home bakery Bible dept, Handcraft dept meeting at 321 E. Marion, Mrs. BE. A. Ralston at 74 Main, Booster club gathering in the afternoon with Mrs. Homer Jarrard, Mothers Day program with roll call tribute to mothers, Piscilla club event at 2:30 hosted by Mrs. R. G. Cherry, and Damascus Shrine No. 10 Masonic Temple activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan Thompson
Home Bakery Bible Dept
J. C. Boica
Marion
BE. A. Ralston
Main
Homer Jarrard
Roll Call
Piscilla Club
R. G. Cherry
E. Wash
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Ruby Weddings Anniversary Celebration for Livingstons
Mr and Mrs W Livingstone marked their ruby anniversary after marrying April 22 1897 with a dinner at the Ralph Livingstons home. Pink and white roses ferns antique glass and a long table centerpiece highlighted the event. The groom shared a turkey story as the couple received telegrams and a pink white ice cream cake dessert and red kitchenware gifts were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Livingston
Ralph Livingston
Mrs Hoovey Talks to Junior Missionary Society
The Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon with fourteen members and one guest. Donna belle Kephart presided in the president's absence, and Barbara Etter led the devotionals. Members discussed the Muscatine rally, the candy light program, and India work by Dr Stella Dodd and Miss Lucile Conoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Donnabelle Kephart
Barbara Etter
Bartow
Leo Hoover
Muscatine
Muscutine King Heralds
Stella Dodd
Lucile Conoly
India
Dodd
Miss Conoly
Nan Hoover
Lois Mace
Ivory Coast History Begins in The Fourteenth Century
The history of Ivory Coast traces to the fourteenth century when West African traders sailed along the gulf seeking ivory and slaves. The territory later became a French colony in 1842.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivory Coast
West Africa
Gulf of Guinea
Informal Dance Held for Junior College Students
Junior college students enjoyed an informal social dance in the school gymnasium last night. An orchestra of high school and junior college musicians played. Sixty attendees were present. Geneva Luroer directed entertainment, Virginia Coun led the refreshments, and Naomi Wilson chaired the reception committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schol Gymnasium
Fixty
Geneva Luroer
Virginia Coun
Naomi Wilson
Rural Women’s Club Aide Afternoon Contests
Mrs Will Marie hosted a Rural Women’s club afternoon at her home with Mrs Frank Pringle as president. The entertainment committee organized clever contests for twelve members and two children, while Mrs Grant Humston and Mrs Glenn Schwartz served refreshments. Myron Shields and Charlies Barthelow Jr. were among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Women's Club
Will Marie
Frank Pringle
Claude Rhodebeck
Grant Humston
Glenn Schwartz
Myron Shields
Charlies Barthelow, Jr
Legion Auxiliary Names Delegates to Williamsburg
The American Legion auxiliary held a Wednesday meeting with 18 members. The group reported 119 members, welcomed three new members, and named five delegates for the district conference in Williamsburg on May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Wellman
Williamsburg
Fred Downing
Preston Etter
George Birney
Belle Rice
Maynard Brown
Everett Burham
Harry Simpson
George C. Stewart
Zaradatha Council R&FM to Meet Friday for Degree Work
Zaradatha Council No 24 R and FM will convene Friday at 8 p m in the Masonic Temple to transact business and exemplify degree work for candidates. Refreshments will be served and good attendance is requested. A church cafeteria dinner is planned Wednesday April 28 from 6 to 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaradatha Council
R & FM
Masonic Temple
Arctic terns crown long-distance migrators of the world
Arctic terns are praised as champion long-distance travelers among birds, with some individuals flying about 22,000 miles over a year of migrations, covering vast oceans and continents.
Mrs Kunath Hosts Bridge for Mrs Speer in Honor
Mrs J E Kunath entertained her Bridge club Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs C A Speer who plans to visit Pasadena Calif and LeGrande Oregon May 1. Mrs Charles Hebner won high score and Mrs Martha Guest low. A guest prize was given to Mrs Speer. Mrs John Wood of Fairfield attended as a guest. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Kunath
Bridge Club
C. A. Speer
Speer
William Bragg
Pasadena
Calif
Mabel Morton
LeGrande
Oregon
Charles Hebner
Martha
John Wood
Fairfield
Camp Fire Girls to Honor Mothers Tea at YMCA
Camp Fire Girls plan a birthday tea tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the YMCA to honor mothers and friends. Mrs Maynard Brown will talk about camp this summer and two nearby Camp Fire camps near Boone and Cedar Rapids. A pageant featuring Camp Fire memories across 25 years and 1937 will be performed with many local girls and names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Brown
Washington
Boone
Cedar Rapids
Spear
Jean Atchison
Elinor Tucker
Bonnie Jean Simpson
Joan Michels
C. A. Speer
Campire
Camp Fire
Donnabelle Kephart
Doris Beatty
Joan Ross
Shirley Dunlap
Henrietta Stewart
Elaine Thomassen
Mary Lou Barth
Geneva Palmer
Dorothy Putnam
Frances Falk
Edith G Nespie
Evelyn Meek
Nancy Lou Saul
Audrey Putnam
Virginia Gibson
Caroline Strong
Carol Gray
Betty Michels
Betty Jean House
Caroline Carbee
Wilma Kerr
Gayle Davis
Marjorie Logan
Martha Crossett
Knowledge Without Energy Shapes a Living Mind
A proverb compares knowledge and energy to a house: knowledge without energy yields an unfurnished, uninhabited home while energy without knowledge leaves a dwelling lived in but unfurnished. It emphasizes the balance of intellect and vigor for effective life.
Living Protection plan touted by Investors Syndicate earns
Over 300000 people reportedly buy money on installments through the Living Protection program offered by Investors Syndicate. Descriptive literature can be asked from LeRoy Pratt in Washington Iowa by calling 29 Blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Investors Syndicate
Ask LeRoy Pratt
Washington
Iowa
McCoy Family Visits Friends in West Sunset
West Sunset April 23 date line notes visits by the C T McCoy family including Mary Frances and Cleo to C A Fishburn home. Various local residents and families are listed as callers and visitors across several Sunday and weekend stops in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. McCoy
C. Fishburns
West Sunset
Sam Baker
Mary Frances
Cleo
C. A. Fishburn
May McFarland
Gon
Roy
Will Mitchell
Chester Spanteler
Fred Spangler
Fran
Dave Spangler
Winfield
F. M. Smith
Wilfred
Pleasant
Delbert Maxwell
Clyde
Wellman
Wilfred Smith
Thomas Chadwick
Danville
John Jones
D. E Davis
Columbus Junction
John May
Ainsworth
Frank Bailey
Mra
Will Bailey
Mt Union Family Short Visit at D Smith Home
Mr and Mrs J and McConahey of Mt Union visited the Donald Smith home in North Prairie Flower on Sunday. The brief call followed by remarks from Mrs D F Smith, as the Mt Union guests spent a short time at the Smith residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Union
D. Smith
North Prairie Flower
Mrs. J. &. McConahey
Donald Smith
Sun
Community Notes on Local Visits and Sympathy
Ivan Jarvis and Mrs Russel Zigafoose with Mr and Mrs Harold White visited Fred Jarvis Sunday. Mrs Harley Davidson and Karen Jean stay with Mrs Elizabeth Young this week. Community sorrowfully remembers a neighbor and friend. Sympathy to Mrs Turnipseed and family. Betty Jarvis aided Mrs Cy Bush with housework last week. Nate and John Young delivered gold hogs to Washington Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Jarvis
Russel Zigafoose
Harold White
Fred Jarvis
Harley Davidson
Karen Jean
Elizabeth Young
Turnipseed
Betty Jarvis
Cy Bush
Nate
John Young
Washington
Report R Dunbar Improving After His Illness
R L Dunbar is improving and planning to come home after illness. He has followed a general diet since April 10 and experiences shoulder and upper arm pain but can move fingers and lower arm. Mrs Tom Nicklson and others joined the Minearts to Otthimwa Heights to hear the De Paul University choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
R. L. Dunbar
Tom Nicklson
Morris Logue
Lewis
Weekend Visits Across Local Homes Reported
On Sunday, Roy Hesseltine and spouse visited Glen Cuddeback. Illeah Farrier and sons drove to Porter home in West Chester. Dan Guy and spouse called at William Hesseltine residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bower
Roy Hesseltine
Glen Cuddeback
Illeah Farrier and Sons
Porter
West Chester
Dan Guy
Wm. Hesseltine
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Camp Fire Council
Carol Schwartz
Carol Brewer
Virginia Holden
Leah Anderson
Faye Ellen Phillips
Mildred Anderson
Jesse Craig
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Blakeney
Burlington
Oliver P. Light
Light
Illinois
Minnesota
Brooklyn
Board of Trustees
Harvey B. Yeager
S. Wakefield Neal
Nelson Wells
Leeper
James Leeper
Noble
S. M. Merrill
Christ's Church
Old Town Hall
Centerville
William F. Cowles
Camp Ground School House
Cowles
New York
Wells
Crawfordsville Society
William E. Patterson
Patterson
U.P
Mrs. Crail
Chester W. R. C
Rgular
Mrs. G. Chaffee
Miladys’ Beautie Shop
Over Crone’s
Loretta Knauss
U. and
Lt. Club
Mrs
Ralph Williams
Mrs. Hoovey
Charles Schiebel
Richard
Ralph
Lyle Kelsey
Ed Heck
George Reed
Tom Evans
Abbie
Charolette Longer
Charles Longer
Dora Smith
Miller
Bill Chemilar
Billie
Ea Florang
Emil Fink
Jean Kelsey
Elmer Roedder
Nick Schmidt
Walter Longer
Legion Auxiliary Names
Mra. D. F. Smith
Harry
R. Dunbar
Singer
Singer Sewing Maching Co
K. O.dayton & Sonsunr
Kent
Arcels Post
Crosley Xervac
Crosley Radio Corporation
Rickey’s Barber Shop
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