Local clubs hold meetings and social events across town
The Women’s Relief Corps met April 23 in K P hall to plan Memorial day observances and fund support for the C A R. Abbie Boyer and Eva Cottey named flower committee. Mrs. Dewey Weeks hosted H J club members and guests for quilting and a luncheon, with next gathering May 14. Additional notes cover Friendly Threshers at Wagenknechts, junior college men’s Y club Ladies night with solos by Mrs. Wreshwaters, and a Married Teachers pot luck hosted by Dean and Mrs Mead. Eastern Star invites Eleeta chapter for April 28 events with banquet reservations due April 25.
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Women’ S Relief Corps of
West Chester
K.P. Hall
Abbie Boyer
Eva Cottey
C. A. R. Fund
Skipton
Dewey Weeks
H. J. Club
Town
Golia Miller
Larson
Jessie Kallous
Ella Bojka
Kallous
Sojka
Ed Prebyl
George Wreshwaters
J. H. Peet
Lawrence McKune
Charles Johnson
Charles Rademaker
Eastern Star
Eleeta
Muscatine
Nellie Olander
Notices On Funeral Of T A Jones And Local Meetings
Announcement lists events at the hall Monday at 1 30 attend the funeral of T A Jones late member K of P Third Rank Monday evening John Winga TR to bot Mr and Mrs Chattie Casper host Rosemary club Wednesday evening Gus Jackson and township meeting as read in notices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Jones
Mrs. Chattie Casper
Rosemary Club
Gus
Fortnightly Club and Local Society Meetings Planned
The Drama department of the Fortnightly club meets in the women’s room at the Y M C A tonight. The Bible department meets Monday at 2 30 at Mrs F Wilson’s home. Delphian Society gathers Monday at 7 30 in the library. Presbyterians host Kensington Tuesday at Mrs Carl Roberts home with a silver offering. Damascus Shrine holds its regular meeting and officer installation Tuesday April 28 with refreshments. Booster Club meets Tuesday afternoon April 28 at Mrs Elmer Quenther’s. other events include a seed exchange and social events by Pythian Sisters and KK P hall hosting at ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M Coa
Bible Department
Rortnivhtly Club
Ways and Means Committee
The
Presbyterian Church
Carl Roberts
Damascus Shrine
Edith Pulver
W H. P
Hazel Haven
W. S
Elmer Quenther
Lowe Seed Exchange
Oldwell
Ritchey
Oscar Jugenheimer
John Davidson
Pythian
KK P. Hall
Navajo and Priscilla Club Meetings Pe r April 29
Navajo club will meet with Mrs F M Richey at 123 East Jackson Wednesday at 2 30. Mrs Robert Risk 217% W Main will entertain the IX club Wednesday at o clock. Mrs W C Hedges hosts the Priscilla club Wednesday afternoon April 29 at her home 305 East Madison. Farm Bureau will hold the Achievement day program at the women's project work at city hall Thursday April 30 beginning at 10 a m Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navajo Club
F. M. Richey
East Jackson
Robert Risk
W. Main
IX Club
W.C. Hedges
Priscilla Club
Madison
Farm Bureau
City Hall
Wild Roses Flourish Across Temperate Regions
Wild roses of many varieties are found in abundance across practically all temperate regions of the earth. The article notes widespread presence and adaptability of wild roses in diverse climates and environments.
Jealous entanglements threaten a town engagement
Edith balks at Tom's engagement to Polly after a night with Susie and her husband. Polly defends Edith, helps Tom manage the social fallout, and ultimately confesses love for Tom, who admits he loves Polly and asks if they can marry, despite Edith's jealousy.
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Tom
Kedith
Jim
Susie
Edith
Polly
Ting
Sammy
Bert
Daripg
Cedar Rapids
Som
Sue
Wei
Family resemblance sparks unexpected joke at dinner
Sharon notes a family trait during dinner and humorously suggests her baby brother resembles their bald father. The witty remark lands with a mix of doubt and amusement as the family considers the joke.
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Sharon
How Well, the Question er matters not how long you have lived
The quote attributed to Seneca emphasizes that quality of living matters more than lifespan, urging focus on virtue and purposeful action rather than duration. It reflects stoic thought about wisdom, self-control, and meaningful living.
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Seneca
Penalty of Unreadiness in A Taylor Quotation
A concise reflection on the harm of unreadiness and incon sideration to tranquility and a contented spirit. The excerpt emphasizes surprise and confusion as major obstacles to steady judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Caroline Finds Love Despite Money Woes in New York
Caroline visits relatives in New York where cousins prioritize wealth over lasting friendship. She befriends Billy Raines, a struggling playwright, and risks family disapproval to pursue love. The couple marries after Billy sells his play, fulfilling Caroline’s belief in true romance.
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Aroline
New York
Pauline
Sue
Caroline
Edward Lane
Edward
Miss Hewitt
Ouline
Hilton Proctor
Tily Raines
Billy
Longest Cable Railway Opens in Bavarian Alps
The Nebel horn suspension cable railway in the Bavarian Alps now carries tourists to the mountain summit area. Cars transport passengers for over three miles to a starting point from which the 7,300 foot peak is reached by a brief climb. The line's longest span between supports is about 3,200 feet.
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Nebelhorn
Bavarian Alps
Word Usage Across Languages and Ages
A study compares vocabularies across groups noting that a educated speaker uses about 5 000 to 6 000 words in daily talk while classic works by Shakespeare employ at least 15 000 words and the King James Bible contains under 6 000.
Three Banana Varieties Dominate American Market
Although hundreds of banana varieties exist worldwide the American market shows a strong preference for three types. The article notes consumer familiarity and availability as key factors shaping this limited varietal presence.
Cyrus S. Eaton to Quit Post at Continental Shares
Cyrus S. Eaton resigns as pulling hand and director of Continental Shares Inc a $115 million holding company formed by the Eaton Otis interests for his enterprises New board includes four Cleveland bank leaders Eaton severes all contacts with Continental amid reports of severe trading losses and market downturns Continental stock hits new lows in a rough week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Cyrus S. Eaton
America
Continental Shares, Inc
Eaton-Otis
Maton
W. R. Burwell
M. J. Mandelbaum
Philip Wick
Raton
Continental
Wall Street
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Bethlehem See Corporation
Eaton
Swarthmore Students Raid Wharton Hall Seize Liquor
Philadelphia April 27 Swarthmore College students and faculty conducted a raid on Wharton Hall confiscating liquor found in several rooms. Affected students face reprimands or dismissals as a consequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Swarthmore College
Wharton Hall
Funeral Services for Miss Kahoutek Held at Riverside
Riverside obituary reports Miss Mary Kahoutek died of a heart attack at home four miles south of Riverside. She was 67, a 26 year resident, born near Brighton Iowa, survived by sisters Rose and Frances Kahoutek. She rests at Mt. Olivet cemetery with pallbearers named Albert Schmidt Fred Fisher John Rotenburger Joseph Simon Will Kucera and George Rotenburger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
St. Mary's Church
Mary Kahoutek
B. Jacobameier
Mt. Olivet
Albert Schmidt
Fred Fisher
John Rotenburger
Joseph Simon
Will Kucera
George Rotenburger
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. I. Club
Mrs. Dewey Weeks
Threshers Club
Friendly Threshers Club
Rudolph Wagenknecht
Wagenknecht
Frank Henderson
Meert
MEADS
Harland Mead
South Prairie School
Jackson Township Meeting
Delphian Society
Wilson
Coal & Ice
Voliva
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Zion
M. J. Mintern
Apostle Mintern
Wabash Bridge
G. F. Osterhage
Vincennes, Ind
Chamber of Commerce
Wabash River
Vincennes
Ind
United States
Wabash
Journal
H. J. Ward & Co
Peacemaker
Dorothy Douglas
By Sidney Blair
Conyright
Los Angeles
A. H. Drese
Annapolis
Panama
Kahoutek
Utilac
Odde Wallpaper & Paint Store
Corner Square
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages Craftsmen
National Surety Company
Vermont
L. B. Lupton
South
Iowa Ave
Washington
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