Birthday Greetings From Ames to Weisman Milestone Couples
Birthday wishes go to Stanley Jarrard a student at Iowa State Ames and Daryl Wood of Ainsworth along with Charles W Jackson Doyle Plecker Mrs Elmer Hamilton and others Doreen Lease Crawfordsville F A Mayhew Clyde Beauchamp and more Jon Edward Young age five William Dean Koehler aged three Mr and Mrs Lester F Nichols celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Jarrard
Iowa State College
Ames
Elmer Hamilton
Daryl Wood
Ainsworth
Charles W. Jackson
Doyle Plecker
Doreen Lease
Crawfordsville
F. A Mayhew
Clyde Beauchamp
Fred D. Stewart
William L. Varney
L. E. Johnson
William Dean Koehler
John Edward Young of
Weisman
Lester F. Nichols
Year-Round Moth Larvae Threat to Clothes
Moth eggs hatch slower in cold but larvae attack fabrics throughout the year. Summer infestation is not the only period of risk.
Hospital Admits and Births Reported in Local Notes
At the hospital yesterday and today the list includes Mrs. Gayle Cupp of Wellman and Mrs. Orma Dalton of 112 S Avenue B for surgical admissions, Raymond Anderson of 326 E Jefferson, Jimmy Sherman of 305 W Main, and Nellie Spears of Wellman for medical. Births record a son to Mr. and Mrs. Perl Messer of Richland route 2 at 7 30 am and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Grove Letts of Ainsworth at 7 15 am. Dismissal notes Mrs. Everett Greiner of Keota and her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Cupp
Wellman
Surgical
Raymond Anderson
E. Jefferson
Orma Dalton
S. Avenue B
Jimmy Sherman
Perl Messer
Richland
Son
Grove Letts
Ainsworth
Pupil Recital Highlights Floy Bagge Family Night
The Lorden piano room hosted a recital by Floy D Bagge pupils with out of town students. Solo pieces memorized showcased progress from Engstrand to McCreedy and Ornduff with duets and a Sousa march finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floy D. Bagge
Lorden
Lehar James
Dorothy McCreedy
Barre Lascence
Maskowski
Williard Wood
Taylor Sandra Ornduff
Thunderer
Sousa James Quinn
Cielito Lindo
Claudine Kilgore
Sara McGinnis
Haddorf
Sorden Music Co
Bing's Diner Opens 24 Hours for Daily Fun and Food
The ad invites patrons to Bing's Diner with a promise of constant open hours and tasty meals. It emphasizes 24 hour service and that guests will always have fun and receive food at its tastiest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing's
Local Eatery Boasts Parking Chili and Sidwell's Ice Cream
A small town cafe advertises practical amenities and a full menu including homemade chili, complete fountain service, Sidwell's ice cream, steaks, and a wide sandwich selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidwell
St Marys Circle Meets at Paul Peiffer Home
St Marys Circle held a Thursday meeting at the Paul Peiffer residence with co hosts Mrs Orville Schulty Mrs Emil Peiffer and Geraldine Schulty. 15 members and guest Juanita Haller attended. Orville Schulty led the meeting and Mrs Paul Peiffer gave the opening prayer. Cards followed with Lyle Schulty high score and Charles Ragan low score. Hostesses with Miss Haller served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Circle
Paul Peiffer
Orville Schulty
Emil Peiffer
Geraldine Schulty
Juanita Haller
Paul P €Iffer
Lyle Schulty
Charles Ragan
Miss Haller
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Meets at the Scott Home
Pilotburg Ladies Aid gathered Friday at Mrs. Jannette Scott’s home. President Wini fred Stransky led the meeting. Members shared vacation plans, donated $20 to World Service, and welcomed two new members Harlan Wiggins and Cy Bush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg Ladies Aid
Scott Home
Jannette Scott
Winifred Stransky
Ralph Ashby
Damascus Shrine No 10 Installation Night Invitation
Damascus Shrine No 10 invites members to an installation at 8 00 p m on April 26 at Herald Shrine Oskaloosa Ia 5913 seeking attendance and participation from affiliated Shriners and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
Herald Shrine
Oskaloosa
California Fruit Pack 1947 Output Drops from 1946 Peak
California canneries processed 69 390 784 cases of fruits and vegetables in 1947. The total was about 13 789 000 cases below the all time record of 83 178 779 in 1946 and the second largest in state history. Fruit pack reached 33 162 724 cases versus 41 704 991 in 1946, with apricot drop of seven million and cling peach decline of 2 275 000 driving the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Casiners League
Desert Botanical Garden's Unique Desert Plant Habitat
The Desert Botanical Garden east of Phoenix Arizona spans 306 acres hosting an estimated 10,000 desert plants. It is described as the only garden of its kind in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix
Ariz
National YWCA Week to Be Observed Locally
Dorothy Nossett announces National YWCA Week from April 25 as Town District YWCA joins 435 associations nationwide to highlight the YWCA role in community life. Naomi Sheetz to represent Iowa District YWCA on KWDM Des Moines program April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Dorothy Nossett
Iowa
Washington
America
World Fellowship
Nossett
Coperaton
The
Westinghouse
ABC
Ted Malone
Y. W
Naomi Sheetz
Ywca Mixer Club
KWDM
Des Moines
Webber
Naomi
Jordan
Booster Group Silent Auction At Home of Mrs Stout
Booster club met at the home of Mrs. Donald Stout with co host Mrs. Delbert Daniel. Fifteen members attended with eight children and no visitors. Mrs Hal Richards led the meeting. Mrs Sam Neill and Mrs Robert Lloyd handled entertainment. Flowers and seeds contributed for a silent auction. prizes awarded to Mrs Richards and Mrs Lloyd. Next meeting planned at Mrs L C Woodburn residence hosted by Mrs Woodburn and daughter Janette. May 18 date noted with Mrs Lloyd assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Stout
Delbert Daniel
Hal Reichards
Sam Neill
Robert Lloyd
Richards
Lloyd
L. C. Woodburn
Janette
Dale Woodburn
L. €. Woodburn
Rural Women's Club meets with Mrs Marie Sr and eleven members
The Rural Women's club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Will Marie Sr and eleven members present. Chevy Lucken bill was a guest. Mrs Leo Marie presided. Mrs Lester Lueckenbill reported on the previous meeting and Mrs Claude Rhodebeck led the entertainment. An invitation from Mrs Sam Bowser to spend the evening of June 9 at her home was accepted for club members and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Women's Club
Will Marie, Sr
Chevy Luckenbill
Leo Marie
Lester Lueckenbill
Sam Bowser
Claude Rhodebeck
Leo
Social Calendar Highlights Weekend Through Wednesday
Community clubs and auxiliaries schedule a 1:00 luncheon by Mrs Boyd Berdo, IH at :00, and Bible and Mothers Circle meetings at the Public Library and Masonic Temple. Amos Chapter DeMolay, garden groups, Pythian Sisters, Damascus Shrine, Y W mixers, and Navajo club events fill the week with potlucks and gatherings at Masonic Temple and local halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Erbe
Bible
Mothers Circle
Order of DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Amos Chapter
Ernie Temple
West Chester
Priscilla Club
D. J. Ross
Damascus Shrine
W.S.J
Y. W
Electricity First Used To Pump In 1892 West Virginia
A historical note records the first use of electricity to power a pump in West Virginia in the year 1892, marking an early adoption of electric machinery in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Notable Names on Temple Committees and Members
A list of women across several towns including Washington Brighton Keota Muscatine Wellman and others is provided. Names include Mrs Hu bert Lohrer Mrs James Conklin Mrs Goldie Mayo Mrs Carrie Reinert Mrs Ruth Waggoner Mrs Paul Harvey Mrs Max Waterhouse Mrs Fred Foriash Mrs Clarence Neffenegger Mrs Mary Hinshaw Mrs Opal Bickford and Mrs John Durst. A committee features Mrs Will Reif Mrs Milo DeLong Mrs Herman Schultz Mrs Earl Long and Effie Van Sickle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hubert Lohrer
James Conklin
Goldie Mayo
Carrie Reinert
Ruth Waggoner
Paul Harvey
Brighton
Max Waterhouse
Keota
Fred Foriash
Clarence Neffenegger
Muscatine
Mary Hinshaw
Wellman
Opal Bickford
John Durst
Will Reif
Milo DeLong
Herman Schultz
Earl Long
Effie van Sickle
Fortnightly Group Meeting Led by Assistant Leader
Mrs. Kenneth Peters hosted sixteen Child Study I members at the Fortnightly Group meeting. With leader absent, Mrs. Merritt McDaniel conducted business and outlined the May 4 Baptist church general meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Peters
Child Study I
George Kerr
Merritt McDaniel
The
Baptist Church
McDaniel
Richard Stewart
BE. G. Hamm
Paul Horak
James Roach
Lester Willey
John Hedberg
Artemus Brown
John Mattes
Paintings Displayed At Regular Meeting In Ainsworth
The Kensington club of Ainsworth met with Mrs. F. M. Mahin in Washington with nine members answering roll call focusing on favorite paintings. Mrs. Derby and Mrs. Mahin showed reproductions of old and modern works. Grace Stone presented a Rembrandt from France. At the business meeting, a $2 donation to the cancer drive was approved. Refreshments were served, assisted by Mrs. Derby. The next meeting is in two weeks with Mrs. Lee Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Ainsworth
F. M. Mahin
Washington
Mrs. Derby
Lee Norris
St James Circle Holds New Year Meeting At Mrs Adam’s Home
The St James Circle opened the new club year with 23 members present at Mrs Clem Adams home. Mrs Adams led the session as plans for the coming year were discussed. The evening ended with card games and bingo and prizes for winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Circle
Clem Adam
Evelyn Krabill Weds J Pratt in Chicago
Evelyn Ruth Krabill daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Krabill and John R Pratt Jr son of Mr and Mrs John R Pratt of Goshen Indiana were married Saturday afternoon. The ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Krabill
J. Pratt
Chicago
Evelyn Ruth Krabill
Lester Krabill
John R. Pratt, Jr
John R. Pratt
Goshen
Indiana
G I Brings German Wife and Son to Keota
Staff Sergeant Richard Sheetz arrived home with his wife Elizabeth Hack a German girl and their baby Bernie who was born in Germany. They traveled from New York to Chicago then to Washington where relatives greeted them. Richard has been in the army since early in the war with a return to duty after using furlough time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sheetz
Germany
Andy Sheetz
New York
Chicago
Washington
Richard
Couple Married at Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago
The ceremony occurred at 2 00 p m in the John Timothy Stone chapel with immediate families present. Both graduates of Goshen College, Pratt in the senior class and his bride in the sophomore class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Timothy Stone
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Goshen College
Pratt
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Mrs
Everett Greiner, Keota
Blake
James McCreedy
Streabbog
Bonnie Wood
Oed EE Ae
Odahan
Mervin Miller Connell
Mattingly
Claudene Kilgore
Swaying Pines
Sara McGinnis Serenade
Tsechaikowsky
Betty Wood
Jarol Ornduff
Sycee Stevens
Duet
Merry Widow
Waltr
Madison
World Service
Betty Schwartz
Ferne Bishop
Old Rugged Cross
Maria Oldfield
Harlan Wiggins
Cy Bush
Linda Crile
Jimmie
Kenney
Denney Bishop
Susan
Rona
Joel Schwartz
Frank Leeper
Stanley Mouser
Loren Howsare
Carolyn
Dwane Chalupa
Y.W.C.A
Y.W
CBS
New York City
Mixer Club
Ywca Room
Booster Group
Ent
Rural Women’s Club
Mrs. Marie, Sr
Boyd Berdo
Marie
William Marie, Jr
OUR
Levchtel
Lenthall
Rothschild's
Pythian Sisters
K. P Hall
Fred Ladehoff
Elief
Ray Hough
Dean Moore
Cupp
Grand Temple
Lodge
Harold Kiopfenstein
G. I
Essentials
John W. Len
Ana
Stephen Washington
Rayon & Wool
Gabardines
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