Local social notes and travel to Des Moines convention
Mrs. Hubert Lothrer Lena Davidson and companions head Saturday to Des Moines for National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists sessions at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Others join from Cedar Rapids Fairfield and Davenport for various events and weddings. Belated updates include a phone number change for Ben's Delivery and a hospital operation for Mrs. Clarence Johnser in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Lothrer
Lena Davidson
Des Moines
National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association
Hotel Fort Des Moines
George Birney
Dale Fuhr
Raymond Minick
Eilleen Hammen
Eldora Peiffer
Clarence Johnser
University Hospital, Iowa City
Class Dinner At Baptist Church In Friendly Bible Group
Members of the Friendly Bible class at the Baptist church held a cooperative dinner last evening in the church dining room. Oscar Burham, president, led a short meeting and the group voted a 5 dollar contribution to the cancer drive. The class changed its meeting date to the third Monday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Bible
The
Baptist Church
Keith Williams
John Little
Oscar Burham
Harley Brock
Marietta Workman
Charles McConnell
Will Sickles
Otto Bell
John Beenblossom
Geraldine Crone
Woodrow Crone
Pansy Hill Club Hosts Mrs Spangler Home Event
Mrs Albert Spangler hosted ten Pansy Hill club members yesterday afternoon at her home. Entertainment by Mrs Russell Goodin and Kathryn Flynn featured contests with prizes for Mrs Glen Thompson Mrs Max Goodlander Mrs John Wagner Miss Flynn Mrs E L Rouse and Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger. The club voted a five dollar donation to the cancer fund and held a flower exchange. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Goodin and Miss Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Spangler
Pansy Hill Club
Russell Goodin
Kathryn Flynn
Glen Thompson
Max Goodlander
John Wagner
Miss Flynn
E.L. Rouse
Lloyd Neiswanger
Cancer Fund
Goodin
Murphy Family Welcomes Bonnie Belle in Rock Island
Juanity Murphy visited her newborn sister Bonnie Belle Murphy born April 1 at St. Anthony hospital Rock Island. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry C Murphy of Rock Island. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Loveless to return home from Des Moines this evening. The Young family from Oelwein travel to Des Moines to visit Mrs. King Palmer and Mr. Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rath
Mike Murdock
Los Angeles
Henry Murdock
Arkansas City
Kan
Sam DeLong
Henry
Mr. Rath
DeLong
Murdocks
H. E. Clark
Juanity Murphy
Bonnie Belle Murphy
St. Anthony Hospital
Rock Island
Harry C. Murphy
Earl Loveless
Des Moines
Mr. Loveless
Robert Young
Susan Kay
Oelwein
Death by own action ends Ehrecke case in Iowa
Edward C. Ehrecke a 43 year old Tipton Iowa implement store operator was found dead in his car on a Scott county road last Aug 29. County and state officials announced after a seven month probe that Ehrecke died by his own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Edward C. Ehrecke
Tipton Iowa
Scott County
Walter Beuse
Max Studer
Cof
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Ehrecke
Trailer Fire Claims Woman's Life in Sioux City
A cigarette left burning on a table cloth sparked a trailer home fire in Sioux City Iowa. Mrs C A Riney died of suffocation in the blaze authorities report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
C. A. Riney
April Meeting Of Fortnightly Child Study Group
The Fortnightly club’s Child study department held an April meeting at Mrs. Tom Carson’s home with 25 members and two guests Eileen Jeffrey and Letha Plowman. Mrs. George Kerr was absent. Mrs. Robert Wiley led the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Carson
Eileen Jeffrey
Letha Plowman
George Kerr
Robert Wiley
Richard Pratt
Earl Loveless
Duane Griggs
Kerr
Merritt McDaniel
Albert Mills
Richard A. Stewart
Dutchette Club Members Meet With Vivian Luers
The Dutchettes 4 H club, led by Mrs. Griggs, met Vivian Luers on April 17 with eight members answering roll call by naming the first spring bird seen. The hostess’ mother, Mrs. Lloyd Luers, served refreshments after magazines were distributed and blouses cut out by the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Luers
Mrs V Gallagher Hosts Fleur de Lis Club Meeting
Mrs Verle Gallagher entertained Fleur de Lis club members and her mother Mrs Nelson Thompson yesterday afternoon. Two new members joined the club and a cancer fund contribution was voted. The afternoon included needlework, plant exchange, and refreshments served by the hostess with help from Mrs Thompson and Mrs Lloyd Marek. Daffodils decorated the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verle Gallagher
Fleur de Lis Club
Nelson Thompson
Cancer Fund
Thompson
Lloyd Marek
Spiritualism Theme Of Bach Addresses Local Audience
Dr Marcus Bach of Iowa State University spoke on Spiritualism at a Methodist church gathering sponsored by the church Men's club. The talk covered his skeptical view, encounters with spiritualist media, and a demonstration of a radio recording device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Bach
School of Religion
Iowa State University
Methodist Church
Bach
Washington
Indiana
Fred E Miller
Theodore Brown
Doctor Bach
Doctor Marcus Bach
Piano Pupils Give Recital at Shields Home
A group of piano pupils of Mrs. Edith M Shields presented an animal themed program last evening at the Shields home. Accompanists included Esther Geerdes soprano ElI Blattner clarinetist Patricia Thompson bassoonist and Patricia Berry Frances Miller on piano. The program featured many pieces with titles such as Mary had a Little Lamb Scales The Monkey’s at Play and The Flight of the Bumble Bee among others, performed before a large audience of parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith M. Shields
Shields
Dean Pegesy
Stewart the Frog
Thompson Diedre Miller
Bragdon
Doris Blatter Chipmunks
Thompson Barbara Stephens
Schaum Thompson
Gladys Knupp
Weybright
Barbara Stephens
Martha Stephens
Singing Mouse
Thompson Brother Woodpecker
Blake Nancy Gastman
Nancy Burham
the Bee and the Clover
Geibel Janet Carl
Bilbre
New Life for Linoleum Care and Finishes
Clean linoleum thoroughly to extend life then varnish or lacquer and wax. If the surface is worn, apply high quality floor paint or enamel in any color and, after drying, wax for a renewed surface.
Better Biscuits Improve with Fresh Whole Milk Use
Fresh whole milk boosts biscuit flavor and increases thiamine content compared with other milks or water.
Entertaining Speaker Delights Audience With Quick Wit
The speaker's wit and ready repartee kept the crowd engaged throughout the evening, adding lively humor to the program and showcasing effective delivery.
Rhythmic Floral Arrangement Tips From Florists Telegraph
A design guide explains that rhythm in floral work hinges on two types wavy lines and repetition with repetition favored. Simple rhythmic arrangements in flowing pottery containers create a cohesive look as shown by Alyn Wayne using pink carnations white carnations and pink roses with balanced masses and strong contrasting ends.
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Alyn Wayne
Rural Woman's Club Meets at Humston Home
Mrs. Grant Humston jr hosted 12 members of the Rural Woman's club at the Grant Humston sr home. Vice president presided in absence of the president Maude Rhodebeck. Minutes and letters from Carl Philips and S. G. Bell read. Committees formed for a club tea at Lloyd Humston home next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Humston, Jr
Rural Woman’s Club
Grant Humston, Sr
Humston
Maude Rhodebeck
Carl Philips
S. G. Bell
Lloyd Humston
Leo Marie
Doyle Jarrard
William Bell
Lester Luckenbill
Rhodebeck
William Marie
Bell
Holland
Social Calendar Items From New Haven Gracehill
Community groups schedule a week of meetings and social events across churches and clubs. Highlights include young adult gatherings at 8 p.m. and luncheons hosted by Mrs Emma Barnett and Mrs Charles Murdock with fund requests for towels. County convention of federated clubs and PTA activities noted with reservations and invitations to fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Gracehill
Louise Waterhouse
Rosemary Club
Lloyd
Lincoln School
Fathers Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Weeds Yield to Flame Cultivator in Tall Corn
Agricultural engineers report that when corn stands several inches taller than weeds a flame cultivator can practically kill nearly all weeds in the field. Mrs Belt.
Square Circle Club Elects Officers at First Meeting
The Square Circle club held its organizational meeting on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. John Hamil Jr. presiding. Betty Hamil was named president, Elsie Belle Jones vice president, Isabelle Piper secretary-treasurer. ten charter members attended with children and a visitor present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Square Circle Club
John Hamil
Betty Hamil
Elsie Belle Jones
Isabelle Piper
Phillip Gerdes
Pauline Davies
Birthday greetings for Duane Forinash and others
Three candles today mark birthdays for Duane Died Forinash son of Dr and Mrs Duane Forinash and Helen Elizabeth Creech daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Creech Former Washington residents Mercedes Carter of San Francisco granddaughter of Mrs Fred Neiswanger Linda Ray Chance daughter of Mr and Mrs Meredith Chance of DeKalb Eleven people receive birthday wishes today including Ernest Meyer Raymond Dean Sheetz Virginia Donaldson and others. Mr and Mrs Robert F E Thoma observe their fifth wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Died Forinash
Duane Forinash
Helen Elizabeth Creech
Jack Creech
Washington
Mercedes Carter
San Francisco
Calif
Fred Neiswanger
Linda Ray Chance
Meredith Chance
DeKalb
Ernest Meyer
Raymond Dean Sheetz
Valley
Junior Nicholson
Virginia Donaldson
Henry Witthoft
Hilton Coon
Haskins
Robert EF. ‘Thoma
Proper Knife Storage Keeps Blades Sharp and Safe
The article advises storing kitchen knives in a rack near their main use area or in grooved drawer compartments to prevent blades from knocking together, which dulls the edges and risks damage. It emphasizes careful organization to maintain sharpness and safety in everyday kitchen use.
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Ben
P. L. Etter
Harold Johnson
D. A. Ricketts
Fairfield
Cedar Rapids
Genevieve Wilson
Ricketts
Charles
Hotel Roosevelt
State University of Iowa
Ed Sorrell
Robert Garrett
S. N. Sorrell
Louis Hintermeister
Orville Elder
J. F. Rall
W. A. Rall
Richard Rall
Lucy Chilgren
Burlington
Staten E. Rall
Tokyo
Japan
Densmore Guthrie
Moline
Ill
John Babcock
Chicago
H. H. Baxter
Cleveland
Ohio
Glenn Zaring
Merrie Ellen
Kankakee, Ill
F. W. Eastwood
New London
Shadow Box
Joe Louis
Bing’s
Mrs. Spangler
Nicola & Harmon
Spaulding
Sunset Park
Miss Jeffrey
W. E. Howell
Carson
T. A. Jones
James Rouet
Dan Holcomb
Mrs V. Gallagher
Entertains Club
Aunt Rhodas’ Goose
Scales Kathleen Stephens
Maurine Stephens
the Monkeys
Beverly Goffee
Peo Schaum Two Pianos
the Butterfly
Howland
Maribelle Zehr
Joyce Graf the Peacock Walk
Patricia Berry
Joyce Brewer
Bear Edgar Spu Geren
Nada Aeyeas MacDowell
Patricia Thompson
the Song of the Wild
Bre
Bentley Maurine Stephens
Nevin
Marilyn Cook
Deem
SU Ee Howell
Apt
Esther Geerdes
Arr
Thompson Ruth Bartow
Rimskvy-Korsakoff
Jane Whitehead
Phe
Arlene Knupp
Grant-Schaefer
Mary Jane Stephens
Seto Saint-Saens
Patty Patterson
Ibert Frances Miller
Ferrari
Joan Boileau
Stephen Washington
Rebekah
C.F. Hall
Emma Barnett
Charles Murdock
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Mothers’ Club
Order of DeMolay
Roy Fields
Priscilla Club
W. B. Dupuis
Mrs. Belt
Rothschild’s
Rothschilds
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