Society Notes From a Community Potluck and Club Meetings
A busy Saturday afternoon at the Y community room featured a Gil Scouts pot luck with a short business meeting on occupation as girls plan to earn funds for new uniforms. Betty Jo Anderson marked her first birthday with a family party near Wellman attended by twenty relatives from Washington and Davenport. The Harmony Club convened last Wednesday three miles southeast of Washington electing officers Mrs Bord Stephens president Mrs Howard Mercedy vice president Mrs Malcolm Montgomery secretary treasurer and Mrs Lander Kennedy reporter. The program committee includes Mrs James Brooks James Swift and Mrs Ralph Lath with refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil Scouts
Betty Jo Anderson
Roscoe Anderson
Everett Flemming
Wellman
Washington
Roscoe
Haremony Club
Lander Kennedy
Bord Stephs
Howard Mercedy
Malcolm Montgomery
James Brooks
James Swift
Ralph Lath
Community Club Announcements From Rosemary and Local Societies
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bester entertain Rosemary club on an April evening. Pleasant Plains Miss society meets at the hosts home. Berdo's group gathers Wednesday at 2 30. Royal Neighbors meet in Mr 4A hall Wednesday at 7 30 with social time and a luck supper for new members. Snowball social club meets at Mrs Clarence Fulton Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock with a flower exchange. Helwick and Berdo entertain the Prisedital club at a one o'clock luncheon Tuesday at Mrs Helwick’s home. Thrift club guests of Mrs JE Ream 406 East Main Street Tuesday. Longer club meets with Mrs Joe Nebergall Wednesday May 1st. ladies bring notebook and pencil. Farm meeting at Living Lake school house Monday April 28 with a good program. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Clarence Fulton Wednes
Helwick
Berdo
Thrift Club
JE. Ream
East Main Street
Joe Nebergall
Living Lake School House
New Haven
Iran
Waahlanvon
Elle
Marion Smith
Addison Bak
Mev
Mme
Caddebaex
Llstols Tweeday
Yisted
Hetoe
Waller
Waller Sheete c Wi Pers Bats It Tapeizent Aslday
Orl
Manilla
CIA Baltovon
Kate Smith
Viking
Vasayan
Geb
Nick Tans
Dsihi
Nona
Cloyce
Alvin Strum
Tnter Laland Steamship Company
Ean Philippine, Land
Lisse
Steamer Sinks With 17 Feared Drowned at New Haven
New Haven reports a steamer sinking after collision or accident near the harbor. Mrs Marion Smith and a son were among survivors. rescue efforts continue as authorities confirm 17 believed drowned and a crew member’s name and ship details are under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Marion Smith
Ainsworth Club Notes May Meetings and Local News
Local news from Ainsworth covers club meetings on May 2 including the H. 4. club and HH. elu with flower exchanges, plant care tips, and a Mother’s Day verse roll call. Reports mention new oil station, road work delays, visitors from Muscatine and Iowa City, a Davenport wedding of Ainsworth youths, and community notices for Fortnightly and Sorosis activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Elu
W. D. Hesseltine
Rernoon
Rath
Hexworth
Three Known Dead In New York Wreck Reported
An early 20th century crowd story notes three known dead after a rear end collision between an express train and an elevated line in the Bronx during rush hour. Fire followed the crash. more than twenty injured. The section above ground housed both subway and elevated tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Polite
Sti An
Pardee Youtz
Electrician Dies From Electrocution in Milford Work
Arnolds Park Iowa April P D C Jensen 30 a Town Public Service Company electrician was electrocuted yesterday while working near Milford to eliminate radio interference. Jensen with two companions was killed in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnolds Park
P—D. C. Jensen
Town Public Service Company Electrician
Yestern
Milford
Jense
Local Notables and Auction Items From St Clairsville Vignette
Names of residents and business figures appear in a fragmented historic clipping. Items reference sale of livestock including three Duroc sows and a G H Holmes entry, with mentions of farrowing plans in two weeks and a group of associated businessmen from St Clairsville. A line notes Mrs Robert McKee visiting Washington on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Fitzgerald
Patrick
J. W. Helsche Nurlen
J. G. Ranous
J. Moe White
Mr. Staimp
G. H. Holmes
Young
Will Farrow
Gaillstewart
W. S. Helcher
J. B. Ochs
Kirke N. G
Carris
St. Clairsville
Robert McKee
Washington
Warsaw Marshal Dies of Wounds
War saw marshal C. Kimm died from gunshot wounds suffered when he dropped a notice and was shot as he stooped to pick it up in Warsaw Illinois. He was rushed to a hospital after the attack and was taken into custody by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Warsaw
C. Kimm
Kimm
Household Linen Teas and Patchwork Auction Event
A local afternoon program invites women to attend a linen care and sewing session with a practical activity. Bring paper and pencil to participate in the hands on craft or discussion.
Conscience Clash Lands Man in Jail in Tac Rapids
A fragmented report from Tac Rapids notes a man, age 30, jailed on charges linked to alleged illegal activity. The oblique text cites his claim about conscience and his failed attempt to bluff through, reflecting a troubled legal scene and unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crpaie
Tarold Downer
Local Crawfordsville Notes on Residents Return
In Crawfordsville Iowa Mr John and his sister Mrs Samuat Ferguson are mentioned with Mrs JS McCleary reporting a return of a resident. The fragment notes family connections and a greeting or visit context in the small town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Iowa
John
Ian
Samuat Ferguson
JS. McCleary
Brighton social rounds feature bridge party and notices
April 26 at Brighton Mr and Mrs E C Capper hosted friends for a bridge party with Willis Horton as high scorer who received a stationary box while Hopkins got chocolates. Mrs Jamison and Barbra Lee visited Mt Pleasant Wednesday. Jamison to represent Washington county at the district meet. Several notes follow about society activities, building projects, and paving delays due to recent rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
E. C. Capper
Willis Horton
Leland Horton
Victor
Verle Koch
Hopkins
W. W. Jamison
Barbra Lee
Mt. Pleasant
Jamison
Washington County
Sania
Mian Aoser
Caive
Sriknion
Weif
Methodist Pins
Reiaibe Anager Sundres Wr
Willams
Ake Ara Wes Esata
Eal Prarie Cuerutsey
Skysastéay
Weibel
Apemas Mane
Peerata
Sie
Eatu
Wil Sty Beatie Colesse
Antag Penton Ata Srt
Cespioa Cnosau Perilo
Ted Benes
Double Burial at Keota Cemetery
Keota April 29 funeral rites marked the double burial of Mr. and Mrs. John Stamp. Mrs. Stamp died in Iowa City April 2 followed by a fatal collapse at the farewell service. Mr Stamp died instantly later that day. The couple, longtime area residents, are survived by three daughters Mrs John Cop, Mrs Forrest Green, and Mrs Forrest Actionmright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
John Stamp
Owa City
T. M. Walton
Christian Church
Gray
Finchey
Iowa City
Stamp
James Stamp
To City
Double Mave
Stanvody
Mr Stamp
Kicota
Mr. Stamp
Kent
Pratt Fe
Mire
Elmer Waller
John Cop
Forrest Green
Forrest Ac
Spinney to Head Iowa Scientists
Spinney of Amex was elected president of the Iowa Academy of Science at a two day conference closing session. Reita of Town named vice president and Heimich of Des Moines elected secretary. Thomas of Iowa City chosen treasurer. More than 150 attendees, with Drake University President Morehouse and Dean Kay voting. association to represent at the American Association meeting in Des Moines this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
A.B. Spinney
Amex
Ott
Towa Academy of Science
Heve Saturny
HL. Reita
Tow
Paul Heimich
Des Moines
A. Thomas
Towa City
Tetsurer
City
D. W. Morehouse
Drake University
George F. Kay
University of Town
Votving
Academy
American Associat J
Ada
Keokuk Youth Drowns in Mississippi River
Keokuk youth Eeman Clark drowned in the Mississippi River while on log rafts with a companion. His body remained unrecovered as rescuers searched the swollen river after the raft broke apart. Clark attempted to reach a post, but waves swept him under and he vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Eeman Clark
Mississippi River
Pati
Clark
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Tates
Ostesa
Marion M Laughlin
Betty Jo
A. P. Peterson
Curt’s
Bobby Peterson
William Peterson
Jess Radda
Davenport
Walter Peterson
Shirley Ann Dickie Lee
Viola Lvier
Washington Ice Co
Peete
Lloyd Bester
Rosemary Club
Pleasant Plains
H. 4. Club
Molia Miller
Jayre Sociochub
Will McHiride
Child's Judy Department of
T 'A. Michels
Ainsworth
Nordyke
Railroad Street
Eva Clegg
Muscatine
Phoebe McKenzie
Wm.Goble
Lyde Hayden
Court
HO. W. Club
Sam Himmelrich
Ine
Ola House
Lynn van Horn
Ella Crawford
Carl
Rle Rabenold
Glen Miller
Agnes Ferguson
Wm. Chihak
Chicago
Virginia Chihak
Frank Chihak
Salzman
Washington County Federation of Clubs
Wilson Welliver
Ellen Welliver
Moore
Shirley
Eldon
FE. K. Annas
jAnna Dawson
Nondas Richardson
Pearl Kennedy
W. M . Irene Bickford
Damascus Shrine
Masonic ‘Temple
Edith Pulver
Hazel Haven
Washington Lodge
Theron J. Pease
W. M
A. W. Yard
Cyrus
Haven
Carlo Arthur Goodin
COR L & Eastbound
Golden State Limited
California
Knoxville
J.C McKay
ST. P&p
Toval Freien
Southwest Limited
AML
Dally W.C Bell
Society Girl’’ Shoes
Earle W. Corbin & Co
East Side Square
Brighton Hua Hehmten
Spinney
Rene
Hardy
Funkia
Gallardia
Washington Oil Co
Warshington
Waite Way
Sound
International
International Tractor
Fordson Tractor
J. H. Jarvis
D. F. Macon, Auctioneer
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