Local Shoppers and Travel Plans Noted Around Washington County
Yesterday's shoppers included Mrs. Bruce Hanna and Lois Hanna of Crawfordsville Merle Gardner of Keota John and Dora Durst of Wellman Mr and Mrs A B Sands of Ainsworth Auctioneer D F Macon 496 Bea Phone Mrs Floyd Hoffman of West Branch visited her mother Mrs Ollie Blake who underwent a major operation at Washington county hospital Eggs sold 15 a dozen Reister Bros Shoppers in Washington include Mrs M L Freese Kalona Mary Mary Ainsworth Mrs R E Howell Crawfordsville Mr and Mrs Jacob Erb Kalona Mrs W J Dea Ainsworth J Martin White returned from Oskaloosa where his brother Stemple White was in Abbott hospital with a serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Hanna
Lois Hanna
Crawfordsville
Merle Gardner
Keota
John
Dora Durst
Wellman
A. BK. Sands
Ainsworth
Floyd Hoffman
West Branch
Ollie Blake
Washington County Hospital
Delbert Maxwell
Washington
M. L Freese
Kalona
Mary Mary
R. E. Howell
C. &Vis
Jacob Erb
W. J. Dea
Oskaloosa
Stemple White
Abbott Hospital
Shiloh Community Supper and School Meeting
Shiloh residents gathered at the school for a potluck supper followed by an evening of visiting. Organizers Mrs. Harold Beenblossom and Mrs. Ross Van Nostrand oversaw the event and attendees included multiple local families and teacher Mrs. Keene with her four boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve Sigafoose
H. J. Schoonover
Ross van Nostrand
Mrs. Keene
Damascus Shrine Receives Invitations to Install Officers
Damascus Shrine No. 10 has two invitations to attend installation ceremonies for officers in the White Shrine at Oskaloosa and Fort Madison. Both ceremonies take place Monday at 8 PM by Masonic Temples. A regular meeting is set for Tuesday at 8 PM in the Temple with refreshments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
Oskaloosa
Fort Madison
Riverside School Band to Play Concert April 26
Riverside will host a school band concert April 26 in the new gym auditorium under director H. C. Borup. Booster tickets are distributed to players and a large crowd is expected. The program includes marches, overtures, solo and chamber pieces by Borup and a 10 piece dance band performing Harbor Lights When the Organ Plays and Golden Skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Critz
Riverside
Riverside Schools
H. C. Borup
Theublic School
Borup
Sabo
Marie
Betty Holt
Mr. Borup
Bernice Nash to Wed in June to James Hadley
The approaching marriage of Bernice Nash daughter of Mrs Bertha Nash of Nichols and James Hadley of Nichols was announced at a party hosted by Mrs C O Davis and her daughter Mrs Charles Grayson in Davenport. The wedding is set for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Nash
Bertha Nash
Nichols
James Hadley
C. O. Davis
Charles Grayson
Davenport
Davis
Millard Berry
Pleasantville
Miss Nash
Washington Junior High School
Hadley
Lucey Dempsey Hosts T T T Chapter Social Night
Lucy Dempsey welcomed Chapter Y of the T T T to a social gathering at her home last evening. Four bridge tables played with Hilma Dodds winning the high prize, Miss Harold Putnam the travel prize, and Mrs Burl Pringle the low. Guests included Mrs Frank Kos, Mrs Frank Casey, Agnes Wheelan, the hostess’ mother and sister, Mrs T J Dempsey, and Alice. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Dempsey
Chapter Y
T.T.T
Hilma Dodds
Mis. Harold Putnam
Burl Pringle
Frank Kos
Frank Casey
Agnes Wheelan
T. J. Dempsey
Alice
Sunshine Bag Presented to Ill Mrs. Sharpe AINSWORTH
The April 23 Ladies Aid Society meeting at United Presbyterian Church drew 25 attendees. A Sunshine Bag was prepared for ill Mrs. Sharpe with gifts to open daily for over a month. Committees for an alumni banquet and a congregational party were named, while luncheon and mission programs were held by various clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Whiteman
Max White
Will McConnell
Washington
Bert Booth
Nell Clege
Marie Colthurst
Mae McCreedy
Louis Boileau
Alma Walker
Milford McCreedy
Society
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Kate Annas
Edith Richards
Jennie Hall
Gwen Telford
Mahin
Hall
Bagsler
Burlington
Dr. A. P
Mabel Thompson
Women’s Home Project Achievement Day Planned
Iowa State College extension specialist Lillian Lewis will represent the college at the Farm Bureau Women’s Home Project Achievement Day on Wednesday April 27 at the YMCA from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. A basket dinner is planned and attendees should bring baskets with table service. The rural women’s chorus will perform and Mrs John Stewart will lead a ten minute review of music appreciation before the writing contest. William Heckendorn of Ottumwa will speak on cooperation for farmers in the afternoon. Mrs Cloyd Knupp chairs the county home project work and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Lewis
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Ames
Farm Bureau
John Stewart
William Heckendorn
Washington County
Cloyd Knupp
Baptist Women Luncheon at Mrs. I Fredmund’s Home
Thirty women of the Baptist church met for a monthly luncheon and program at the home of Mrs. I Fredmund. Hostesses included Mrs. Fredmund Mrs. Ola Jacobs and Mrs. Howard Sitler. Devotional services led by Mrs. Cy Bush and Rev. J Fredmund closed the period with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
I. Fredmund
Fredmund
Ola Jacobs
Howard Sitler
Cy Bush
J. Fredmund
Will Moore
Mexico
CC. B. Yard
Will Sickels
House of Friendship
A. W. Yard
Colorado
M. Dodd
Will Sickles
Ed Grayson
Howard Messer
C. N. WinMeter
Ed Squire
Tom Dewis
C. B. Yard
Delores Krotz Fifth Birthday Honor At Family Party
Delores Krotz was the honored guest on her fifth birthday at a party hosted by her mother Mis Joe Krotz. The children played games then enjoyed a one course luncheon and Delores received many pretty gifts from a large group of relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Krotz
Mis
Joe Krotz
Delores
Wilbur Chalupa
Nadine
Will Krotz
Wilbur Walter
Evelyn
Olive Lewis
William
Eula Mae Coon
Phyllis
Murray Lewis Coon
Sara Rebe
Terry
Milford McCreedy
Dorothy
Wilfred
Sam Murphy
Gary Dean
Blanche Martin
Hetty Jean
Darlene
Delbert Krotz
Birthday Wishes Across Town Honor Many on This Day
Edward Jackson of 11 East Washington street born 8&6 years ago in Frederick City Maryland. He moved to Washington in 1896 and joins the Three Quarter Century club. Charles Jackson, his son, also marks a birthday and has moved to Agency. Other locals Doyle Pleeker Daryl Wood Mrs Lloyd Gray and Mrs Hazel Rohrer are celebrating birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jackson
East
Washington Street
Frederick City
Maryland
Washington
Jackson
Three Quarter Century Club
Charles Jackson
Agency
Doyle Pleeker
Daryl Wood
Ainsworth
Lloyd Gray
Hazel Rohrer
Birthday Celebrants Named for Tomorrow
Sunday list of birthday celebrate rs includes Mrs. Howard Hazen Mrs. Har old Booth Elizabeth Dea Albert Maas and Virginia Meyer. Shirley Jean Dowell turns nine and Helen Bernice Falk who is ten will celebrate tomorrow. Stanley Wallace and Gerald Fisher also have birthdays tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hazen
Harold Booth
Elizabeth Dea
Albert Maas
Virginia Meyer
Shirley Jean Dowell
Helen Bernice Falk
Joe Falk
Stanley Wallace
Gerald Fisher
Methodist Ladies Aid Meets at Church with Program
Forty members attended the Methodist Ladies Aid society general meeting yesterday afternoon at the church. Mrs. Arthur Atack led devotions and Mrs. O FE Schmitt, president, conducted the business meeting. Unit 4 led in group singing and presented a play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Arthur Atack
O. FE. Schmitt
Unit 4
Wanted A Perfect Maid Meet Ends With Refreshment
A brief note from the event closes with a remark about a refreshment served after the meeting. The fragment hints at a social or community gathering seeking help or service. No clear names or places are provided in the readable text.
Riverside social notes feature Worley farewell and Wingler Sutton wedding
Riverside events include a farewell party for Dr and Mrs Worley with a gift to mark their move to Ottumwa. The same pages announce Tara Wingler and Allen Sutton's marriage in Iowa City with details on dress and attendants.
Kolah Club Plans Year's Program
Mrs. John Cherry hosted the Kolah club with Mrs. Godfrey Juzeler as guest. Members will each take a yearly subject and report at meetings covering music nature study Bible world events travel and books. Mrs. Cherry and her mother served a one course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cherry
Kolah Club
Godfrey Juzeler
Cherry
Mrs. W. Stewart Hosts Joint Missionary Meeting
The Christian Ladies Aid and Missionary societies held a joint gathering at Mrs. Warren Stewart’s home with twenty five women present. Mrs. Vernon Carter led devotionals and a study on Religion in China and Japan. Papers were read by Mrs. Georgia Larson Reverend Carter Mrs. Edna Caldwell and Mrs. Frank Gobble. Hostess helpers were Mrs. Harry Watkins and Mrs. Mert King. The next meeting is planned for May 27 at Mrs. Max Marble’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies
Warren Stewart
Vernon Carter
China
Japan
Mia
Georgia Larson
Carter
Fdna Caldwell
Frank Gobble
Harry Watkins
Mert King
Max Marble
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Groups Hold Routine Meetings
Brief business meetings of a routine nature were conducted in each group of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society as they met yesterday afternoon. All groups were dismissed at 3 p m to attend special church services. Group 1 was hosted by Mrs Leland Morrison, Group 2 by Mrs Harry Dye, Group 3 at Elizabeth Humphrey a, and Group 4 at Mrs Frank Grone's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Leland Morrison
Harry Dye
Elizabeth Humphreya
Frank Grone
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings
Social calendar lists Eureka Ladies Aid Eve ning with Mrs Charles Nicola. Monday Handcraft section 3 at 730 p m Mrs Claude Tucker 613 South Third bring ten cents for trays. Bible dept 230 p m Mrs Mary Genkinger. Priscilla club 230 p m Mrs Fred L Stewart. W M S evening division U P church dinner 615 Mrs BE McConaughy. Damascus Shrine 10 8 p m Masonic Temple light refreshments Rosemary club Mrs Lloyd Foster. Navajo club 230 p m Mrs F R Mauthe Bethel Missionary society afternoon Homemakers club afternoon Flower and bulb exchange noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Ladies Aid Society
Charles Nicola
Claude Tucker
South Third
Bible Dept
Mary Genkinger
Priscilla Club
Fred L. Stewart
Wes Meyer
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Attend Social and Dance
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs social last night in the I. O. O. F. hall drew a large crowd. The program featured vocal duets, plays, a tap routine, accordion solos, vocal numbers by the Odd Fellows quartet, and multiple choral selections. Horak's orchestra provided music for dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
I. O. O. F. Hall
Giren
Dorothy
John McGaffey
Lizzie
Town
Sherm Crone
Ira Rathmel
Glenn Hayes
Laura Longwell
Cora Carkuff
Norma May Payne
Oakley Payne
Micheel Knotternus
Margiee
Robert
Audrey Steele
Odd Fellows Quartet
Harold Walker
Charles Murdock
Harold Kerr
Mile Steele
Gabriel
Harold Wagenknecht
Carl Schneider
John McGill
Rachel Longwell
Horak
Sadee McAvoy Elected President of V F W Auxiliary
At the V F W Ladies Auxiliary meeting the annual officer election selected Sadee McAvoy as president with Mary Lemley senior vice president and Alice Palmer junior vice president. Delegates to the Department Encampment in Cedar Rapids were chosen and pins awarded to McAvoy Shockey and Burham for past offices. Stella Palmer led the meeting as Alice Palmer was ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary
Sadee McAvoy
Mary Lemley
Alice Palmer
Eulah Blair
Stella Palmer
Ethel Burham
Elsie Little
Hattie Swift
Doris Steele
Dorothy McGaffey
Naomi Custer
Angela Shockey
Shower Honors Vera Pribyl With Gifts and Quilt
A Thursday afternoon shower at Mrs. James Pribyl’s home honored Vera Pribyl who will wed in April. Thirty two guests attended. guests embroidered their names on a friendship quilt block, received advice and recipes, and enjoyed music. Gifts arrived in a pink and white basket carried by JoAnn and Phyllis Stransky and Donald Sojka. A two course lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pribyl
Vera Pribyl
JoAnn
Phyllis Stransky
Donald Sojka
Northern Star 4-H Girls Plan Mothers Luncheon
The Northern Star 4 H Club meets April 14 at Mary Donaldson home with four teens at a wiener roast. A 1 PM luncheon for mothers is set for the Saturday before Mothers Day with Beatrice Replogle Frances Stewart and Beulah Stewart as committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Star 4-H Club
Mary Donaldson
Joe Kuotek
Beatrice Replogle
Frances Stewart
Beulah Stewart
June Knotek
Jean Walker
Helen Stewart
Joan Gerdes
Betty Drake
Marjorie Walker
Mary Walker
Lloyd Foster
Predominant colors marked at closing of afternoon
The report notes predaminating colors were served at the close of the afternoon in a scene likely referencing a local event or display. No further details on participants or location are provided in the fragment.
Name Divisions for U P Ladies Society
The United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society has named three divisions. First Division led by Mr. Max White with assistants and members including Mrs. Rey Whiteman and Emma Walker. Second Division led by Mrs. Lulu Moore with assistants and members such as Mrs. Jess Pressly and Mrs. Naomi White. Third Division led by Mrs. Neil Clegg with assistant Mrs. Mae MecCreed and members including Mrs. Ida Hunt and Mrs. Maud Sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Townsend
Ruth Norris
Annetta McConnell
Mark Campbell
Mabel Keiper
J. A&a Marsh
Grover Booth
Marie Colthurst
Naomi White
Effie McCreedy
Neil Clegg
Mae MecCreed
Esther Crawford
Ida Hunt
Maud Sands
Myrtle Simkins
Bert Booth
W. J. Smylie
W. R. Crawford
Will McGinnis
Claude Kilgore
Claire Gordon
Vera Boyer Admitted to Hospital for Treatment
Mrs. Vera Boyer was admitted to the hospital for treatment yesterday following unspecified reasons. Her condition and exact diagnosis were not disclosed in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Boyer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Junkin Field
Wolf Floral CO
D. F. Macon
Eggs Retail
Reister Bros
Harry McCall
Wahneetah Ingalls
Tampa
Fla
Pearl Whisler
Florida
Shiloh
H.C. Borup
Presbyterian Church
Daisy Huber
Clifford Small
Keith Adams
J. R. Swartzendruber
A. Anderson
Lucey Dempsey
Women’s Home
Hoa Mouser
W. D. Booth
M.E. Aid
C. L. Worley
Bushek
Edward Bushek
R. H. Heitzman
Marian Droll
Edward Wingler
Riverside High School
Iowa City
R. G. Sutton
Paton
Jefferson High School
State University of Iowa
East Jefferson Street
Worleys
Better Riverside Club
St. Mary's Hall
W. Stewart
Presbyterian Aid
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
V.F.W. Auxiliary
H. C. Houghton
Red Oak
William Larrabee, Jr
Washington County Federated Club
State Federation
Larrabee
Houghton
U. P. Ladies Society
Anne Bernard
Dorothy Perkins
Blackheads
the Hanson Co
East Side Square
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