S J Boyds Celebrate Golden Anniversary at Home
S J Boyd and Jeannette McClellan married in St James church rites performed by the late Rt. Rev. Jacobsmeier. The couple marks 50 years May 1 with a family dinner at 709 West Main as relatives from near and far gather. They have three children Ruth, Frances and Reid and nine grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Boyd
West Main Street
Gladys Schulty
John
Patrick
Michael
Mary Alice
Cecilia Gilpin
Minstrel Show Prank Prompts Insurance Offer
A minstrel performance feature shows a performer unwinding string along the aisle and joking about catching “suckers” on one line. The gag concludes with a prompt about selling an insurance policy to prevent victims, reflecting the era’s crude humor and provocations.
Red Horser Club Meets At Bernard Weiss Home
Mr and Mrs Bernard Weiss of Haskins hosted ten Red Horser club members at a Friday meeting. John Bealer led a brief business session and announced the next gathering will be May 26 at the Bealers home with Mr and Mrs Bealer. Other attendees included Mr and Mrs Raymond Glasgow Mr and Mrs Marsh Atkinson Mr and Mrs Charles Plecker and Rosemary Weiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Weiss
Haskins
Red Horser Club
John Bealer
Bealer
Raymond Glasgow
Marsh Atkinson
Charles Plecker
Rosemary Weiss
Pythian Circle Meets With Mrs H C Davis
Pythian Circle held a meeting with Mrs Harry C Davis presiding. Thirteen members attended as readings poems and quizzes entertained. Mrs Briley reported on a Kentucky trip and seasonal refreshments were served by the hostess with assistances from Mrs Rehmel and Mrs Briley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Circle
Harry C. Davis
B. C. Briley
William H. Askea Marries in Owatonna Minnesota
Mrs. Fred Barnett of Lake Crystal announces the marriage of their daughter Mildred to William H Askea son of Mr and Mrs Albert Askea of Washington. The wedding occurred Easter Sunday April 8 in the Associate Presbyterian church in Owatonna. They will reside in Owatonna where both are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Barnett
Lake Crystal
Minn
Mildred
William H., Askea
Albert Askea
Washington
Associate Presbyterian Church
Owatonna
Guest Day Hosts Highlight Christian Church Council
Christian Church Women's Council hosted a Guest Day with delegates from Kalona Brighton and Pleasant Hill attending. Mrs. Sam Williamson spoke on Words to Live By with lessons on Come Pray Work Love and Go, followed by prayer and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Women’s Council
Kalona
Brighton
Pleasant Hill
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Beenblossom
Wade Pence
Mae Davis
Clarence Randall Sr
Charlotte Earls
Jesus
Been
Harold Jarvis
Williamon
Mrs. Williamson
God
Christ
Community Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
Afternoon literature at 2 30 features Mrs J E Lemmon with note on place change. Rainbow Girls gather at 7 30 pm at the Mason Temple followed by a Sonic Temple event. Knights, PTA, YWCA mixers, and several clubs hold 2 pm to 8 pm sessions with luncheons potlucks and craft fairs. Washington County Nurses meeting postponed to May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lemmon
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Kenneth Patterson
Knights of Pythias
St. James Pta
LBC Club
George Jarrard
YWCA
Washington County Nurses Association
Hugh Hall
Pythian Sisters
KP Hall
Handcraft I
Mae Davis
Handcraft Fair
Merrymakers Club
H. J. Myers
Valley Ladies Aid
Lyle Conklin
Ainsworth Ofs
J. L. McGraw
Rosemary Club
Rex Crandall
Ma. Davis
Beta Sigma Phi
William Sitler
Just Us
D.C
Former Resident Here s Wed in California
Mr and Mrs Harry Harrison Campbell of Burbank California announce the marriage of their daughter Phyllis Jeanne to Dalé K Springer son of Mr and Mrs K L Springer of Burbank. The ceremony was at the First Methodist church Santa Barbara on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Harrison Campbell
Burbank
Calif
Phyllis Jeanne
Dalé K. Springer
K. L. Springer
First Methodist Church of Santa Barbara
Monterey
Yosemite National Park
Springer
North Hollywood
Glendale City College
Burbank High School
Los Angeles City College
Navy
North Lomita Street
Campbells
Washington
YW Mixers Sponsor Red Brick School Barn Dance May 16
The YWCA Mixers announce a Barn Dance program at Red Brick school in the YMCA gym on Tuesday evening May 16. Tickets are on sale from club members or school parents. Also notes on National YWCA Week activities, softball practices start, and upcoming classes and events including textile painting, lifesaving, and a guest night play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Brick
Ywca Mixer Club
YMCA
BE. H. Scales
Dick Carroll
Muscatine
Baptist Women Reorganize Society into circle plan
Final plans were made to reorganize the Women’s Mission Society of the Baptist church into a circle plan. Officers include Mrs John Dodd president Clara Faulkner vice president and Mrs Ray Sojka mission vice president. A reception for the new pastor Rev Earl Longfellow was voted for May 5 with plans for a house party at Iowa Falls June 22 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Mission Society of the Baptist Church
New Society
John Dodd
Clara Faulkner
Ray Sojka
Mission
Charles McConnell
Charles Dawson
Richard Weeks
Marion Snodgrass
White Cross
Lucille Forgey
Carol Forgey
H Messer
Cy Bush
Marietta Workman
William Hesseltine
Dodd
Earl Longfellow
Iowa Falls
Mrs. Bowman Hosts S C Club at Riverside Home
Mrs. Ernest Bowman entertained the S and C club at her Riverside area home Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Dale Navy and several children. Prizes were won by Mrs. Ted Gerot Mrs. Edward Kucera and Mrs. Robert Nicola. The annual flower and bulb exchange was held followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bowman
S & C Club
Riverside
Dale Navy
Ted Gerot
Edward Kucera
Robert Nicola
Meeting adjourns. next session with Mrs Edward Kucera set
Near the close of the meeting the organizers announce the next session will be held with Mrs Edward Kucera on Thursday May ip. The brief note records a forthcoming engagement and the listed participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kucera
Larry Humm Honored At Birthday Party
Eight year old Larry Humm son of Mr and Mrs E G Humm was honored at a birthday party April 27. Guests included C R Mc Cutchen Jimmy O Judy Sheetz Beverly Anderson Janice Hoyle Patricia Zearing Helen Olsen and Mary Ann Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Humm
E. G. Hummmn
C. R. McCutchen
Jimmy O
Judy Sheetz
Beverly Anderson
Janice Hoyle
Patricia Zearing
Helen Olsen
Mary Ann Carlson
Pupils of Mrs Houck Appear in Recital at Lorden Music
Mrs. Melvin Houck presented a group of piano students in a Friday recital at Lorden Music Store at 8 oclock. The program featured Peggy McKinstry Neil Picken Elaine Wolfe Betty Graft Wilma Swartzendru ber Diane Alvine Patsy Springman Judy Cox Tommy Trotter Rosemary Mapel Julia Carson Ruth Swailes Janet Miller Linda McKinstry Twila Palmer Francis Ann Godwin Ann Ruggle and Joyce Hammen. A second Houck student recital will be held soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Houck
Lorden Music Store
Peggy MecKinstry
Neil Picken
Elaine Wolfe
Betty Graft
Wilma Swartzendruber
Diane Alvine
Patsy Springman
Judy Cox
Tommy Trotter
Rosemary Mapel
Julia Carson
Ruth Swailes
Janet Miller
Linda McKinstry
Twila Palmer
Francis Ann Godwin
Ann Ruggle
Joyce Hammen
Mrs Jessie Moore Weds Roger L Colthurst
The marriage of Mrs Jessie Moore to Roger L Colthurst was solemnized Thursday April 20 at 9 am at the Colthurst home. The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev Karl Megehelsen. The couple will reside at the Colthurst farm southeast of Ainsworth after a Wisconsin wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colthurst
Ainsworth
Wisconsin
Colthurst Farm
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S. J. Boyds
Boyd
Mrs. Boyd
J. Boyd
Paul R. Horak
Mise Counsel
H. C. Davis
William H. Askea
Owatonna, Minnesota
Wolf’s Flower
Jowe
William Crayne
Leslie Beenblossom
Cedar Rapids
Harlan Neuhart
Morrell
Ottumwa
Group IV
Japan
T. C. Polk
California
Washington Dairy Products
Washington Dairy Tweeten’s Dairy Bar
Seb
Lincoln School
All Gamer
Berlin
Jamaica
Rhode Island
South End Grocery
South Second Ave
Rodney Arnold
Nicola & Harmon
Nicola
Harmon
Jessie Moore
Roger L. Colthurst
House OF Flowers
Peter B. Biggins
Seattle
Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachu
First Church of Christ
Scientist
College
Town City
KXIC
Washington County Board of Supervisors
Lloyd Turnipseed
Washington, Iowa
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