Local social notes and visitors in Iowa and Missouri
Ellen and Esther Wolfe head to Sioux City to visit Harm and Isabelle Stubbe in George Ta. Miss McFarlane tours eastern states via Niagara Falls Toronto and Dionne quintuplets. The Knoteks return from Missouri after Ozarks trip. Various offices close for August. People visit Des Moines Chicago Iowa City and Kalona with business and leisure trips. Fresh eggs sell 19c per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen
Esther Wolfe
Sioux City
Mrs
Harm Stubbe
Mrs. Stubbe
George
Stubbe
Isabelle Wolfe
Marjorie McFarlane
Iowa City
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Canada
Relatives and friends visit across Iowa city and towns
Miss Maurece Cline and Howard Bailey visit relatives in Iowa City and Burlington, while Mrs. John Braunshausen joins relatives with her daughter and son in Iowa City. Edna Mayo returns to Des Moines after a weekend with her parents in town. Julius Kuni and family visit A Braverman home and attend a city park picnic. Brinning plans a northern trip to inspect crops amid reports of a possible corn harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Drinkell
Oskaloosa
Wisconsin
D. B. Macon
Iowa
Myrtle Peterson
Myrtle
Ruth Storrey
John Gustafson
Chicago
F. G. Livesay
Alfred Neal
Dwight Hazen
Marilyn
Keith Sweet
Atchison
George Reynolds
W. H. Jackson
Kalona
Blanche McCleery
Nic
Frank Hynek
Hynek
Shirley
John Braunshausen
Iowa City
Harlan Killian
Clarence Adrian
Edna Mayo
Des Moines
Oral Mayo
Julius Kuni
A. Braverman
Will Sihalla
Edna
James Parizek
Ives McKay
Margaret Davidson
Macomb
Ill
Margarita Williams
Washington
St. Louis Mo
Ouray
Colo
Miss Williams
University of Iowa
C.S. Williams
Knoxville
Shorty
Ethel Henderson
Oakdale
Earl Munson
Crawfordsville
Atchison’s
Brinning
Minnesota
Dakota
H. H. Brinning
Social Roundup of Visits and Travels Across Several States
Mr and Mrs Charles Hay and family came from Philadelphia to visit in town and Burlington with plans to see grandmother Mrs W A Holland. D M Bridges of Muscatine visited relatives, as did John Coffin preparing for an Idaho vacation. Numerous trips include Rouse family Canada's tour, Cape Cod, Washington DC, and a Haning reunion in Minner. Local moves and guests frequent the weeklong social ledger across Kalona Havre Oskaloosa and Keosauqua with several short returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hay
Billie
Tommy Holland
Philadelphia
Holland
W. A. Holland
Mrs. Hay
Burlington
Hay
Journal
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Ernest Rouse
Canada
Cape Cod
East
Washington, D. C
Mr. Rouse
T. A. Flenner
Phyllis
Margaret Ann
Minnesota
Lizzie
Anna Coffman
Wayland
Peter Wittrig
Kalona
H. Sh. Wittrig
C. Wittmer
Havre
Charles Cannon
Vernon Wittrig
Minner
Vernon Witting
Jin Minner
Edward D. Rayburn
Cherry
F. Washington Street
Elmer Ellis
East Washington Street
Will Donley
Florence Watkins
Delavan US
A. B. Schmoeller
Marjorie Rotzinger
Brighton
E. V. Miller
A. H. Twinam
Donvellson
Boston
Mass
Stanley Goldman
George Torrence
Oskaloosa
C. Simmering
Clarence Klepfer
Helen
Doris
Donald Maxwell
Keosauqua
Sam DeLong
West Chester
Roy Eshelman
Marily and
Bobbie
Mt. Pleasant
George
Dennis Flynn
Miss Elsie Bratten Presents Pupils in Recital Saturday
Eight pupils from Miss Elsie Bratten's music classes performed in a midsummer recital at Betty Leet's home north of West Chester. Mothers and friends attended as the students played pieces such as When You and I Were Young Maggie, Silver Wites, Flower Waltz, and Gertrude's Dream. An extemporaneous program followed with announcements by Mrs. Clem Griffith. ice cream and drinks were served. A second recital is planned in two weeks at Roberta Lynn's home north of Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Bratten
Betty Leet
West Chester
Maggie
Dprumbeller Home Sweet Home
Betty Leet Silver Wites
Preston Bonnie Acite
Ais Bonkbaanian
Tate Dorothy Ferguson
Re Coe Isan Ward
Piae Aed Swift
Lorene Anderson
Miss Bratten
Ellis the
Smallwood
Betty McKay
Williams Betty McKay
Mothers and Friends
Clem Griffith
Hospital Births and Admissions Report
At The Hospital L. D. Shaffer in Keota was discharged last evening Ellen Morrison had a minor operation this morning George Schnoebelen of Riverside was admitted last night for medical treatment Mr and Mrs Forrest Noel welcomed a son born at 2 40 this morning weighing seven pounds three ounces A H Chapek of Richmond was admitted this morning for medical treatment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Shaffer
Keota
Ellen Morrison
George Schnoebelen
Riverside
Forrest Noel
A. H. Chapek
Richmond
Birthday Greetings For Washington Residents
W A Whiting aged 76 born in Caledonia Illinois and arriving in Washington in 1902. W M Sutherland aged 84 born in Virginia and came to Washington in 1875. Both are Three Quarter Century club members. Robert John Chorpening and his aunt Mrs Ralph Chorpening have birthdays today. Mrs Ralph Zeck Lois Sarter Betty Cunningham Mary Donna Hansen and Evelyn Mineart also celebrate. Virgily Owens Crawfordsville marks a birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Whiting
Caledonia
Ill
Washington
W. M. Sutherland
Virginia
Mr. Sutherland
Mr. Whitg
Robert John Chorpening
Ralph Chorpening
Ralph Zeck
Lois Sarter
Betty Cunningham
Mary Donna Hansen
Evelyn Mineart
Drumhead Court Martial Origins and Practice
The term drumhead court martial refers to a swift battlefield or march trial with minimal ceremonies. It derives from courts often held around a drum used as a table, reflecting its hurried, on the move nature.
Gov Benning Wentworth Mansion in New Castle NHListed
One of the most interesting colonial buildings in America, the Gov Benning Wentworth mansion in New Castle New Hampshire, built in 1750, hosted many important meetings about the fate of the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Gov. Benning Wentworth
New Castle
N. H
Coffee run across ships during typhoon astonishes crew
J W Putman of Anaheim recalls a 61-foot wave lifting a mess boy with a tray of coffee and cream across the deck to a captain on a neighboring ship. The surprised officer learns the mix up as the boy delivers the order and asks about cream. The tale reflects sea life during a China coast typhoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Putman
Anaheim
Calif
United States Navy
China
Leutenant
Union
Relatives Honor S2nd Birthday of Mrs. Edwards
The Edwards family celebrated Mrs. EB L Edwards of Haskins turning eighty two with a Sunday picnic and reunion at Sunset Park. A noon basket dinner followed enjoyable time. Attendees included relatives from Washington Des Moines Iowa City Columbus Junction and Gledwin among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. L. Edwards
Haskins
Edwards
Sunset Park
W. R. Nicholson
Patricia
Hal Edwards
Forrest
Bernard
C. M. Hazen
Rex
Earl Crossett
Howard Hazen
Walter Nicholson
Jean
Washington
A. L. Neal
Dwight Hazen
Des Moines
Marjorie Edwards
Er. L. Edwards
Floyd
Lloyd Edwards
Hilda Fulton
Dan Edwards
Charles Blackburn
New York City
Charles Edwards
Wayne Hoefle
Iowa City
Lee Edwards
Arnold
Add Watters
Paul Edwards
Gledwin
Bill Swailes
Columbus Junction
Dorothy Darnell Talks on Health and Club News
The Jacksonite 4-H club met at Maurine Walker's home with eight members a leader and assistant leader present plus guest Maxine Chambers of Olds visiting Phyliis Ahrens. Dorothy Darnell discussed health rules with emphasis on posture. Wilma Palmer and Pauline Darbyshire led a lesson on care of furniture and handy makeshifts. A picture study followed and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonite
Maurine Walker
Dorothy Darnell
Wilma Palmer
Pauline Darbyshire
Maxine Chambers
Olds
Miss Chambers
Phyliis Ahrens
Greiner Wagner Nuptials In Chicago On July 23
Geraldine Greiner daughter of Mrs J R Gallagher and James Wagner son of Mrs Emma Wagner both of this city were married in Chicago on Thursday July 23 The bride attended Im maculate Conception Academy Davenport finishing schooling in Washington class of 1935 Mr Wagner also attended Washington schools They will move to Cedar Rapids where Mr Wagner is employed for their future home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Greiner
J. R. Gallagher
James Wagner
Emma Wagner
Chicago
Immaculate Conception Academy
Davenport
Washington
Wagner
Board Meeting of Iowa D A R Sept. 17
The autumn board meeting of the Iowa society Daughters of the American Revolution will be held in Cedar Rapids on September 17. District meetings are scheduled in Glenwood Rockwell City Washington Ames and other locations with chairmen named for each district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board
Iowa
Ladies Aid Society to Meet at St Pauls Church
Mrs Amelia Bear and Mrs Henry Lunning host the St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid meeting Thursday at 1 pm in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Amelia Bear
Henry Lunning
St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Society
Romine Reunion at Keota Park August Sunday
Community announcements note a Romine reunion set for Sunday at Keota Park with details incomplete. Other items invite Spanish War veterans and wives to James Baird’s home six miles NW of Washington for ice cream, cake, and a short meeting on August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota Park
James Baird
Washington
Precocious Bristol Tot Recites Polyglot Verse at Service
Four year old Mildred Victoria Ashton of Bristol delighted at Piret Congregational Church by reciting poetry in English Latin Greek French German Italian and pidgin Chinese during a children’s service, showcasing remarkable linguistic flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
RKTL
Mildred Victoria Ashton
Piret Congregational Church
Social Calendar of Local Groups and Gatherings
A dense list of community meetings and events across multiple groups. Includes D of V, Presbyterian Camp Cozy, DeMolay picnic, club picnics, Merry Makers, Republican Womens club, golf breakfast at Country Club, Pilotburg Ladies Aid, Kolah and Pansy Hill clubs, St. Pauls Evangelical activities, and various afternoon quilt work and amateur contest notes.
XV Club Plans Amateur Contest
Mrs. Charles Schiebel, five miles southwest of town, will host AV club members at her home Thursday afternoon. The entertainment committee plans an amateur contest for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schiebel
AV Club
J W Baker Corps Meets at Mrs Hollinger Home
In Westchester on August 3 the J W Baker W R C met at Mrs Sadie Hollinger s home for a social afternoon about thirty five members attended The group sang America enjoyed contests and an article on the Liberty Bell Mrs Hollinger and Mrs Fordyce spoke and refresh ments were served The corps thanked Mrs Hollinger for her hospitality and hopes to meet again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
J. W. Baker W
Irene Fordyce
America
Good Cheer Club Entertained at Mrs McGraw Home
Mrs George McGraw hosted twelve members of the Good Cheer club and five guests Thursday afternoon. They hemmed tea towels played games and shared stories of how each member was married what she wore and where she went to housekeeping. Guests included Mrs Carrie Bailey Mrs Jove Lizz Chicago Margaret Asher Norma Jane Te Bockhorst and Rosemary Jirsa. Refreshments were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGraw
Good Cheer Club
Carrie Bailey
Jove Lizz
Chicago
Margaret Asher
Norma Jane Te- Bockhorst
Rosemary Jirsa
Ice Cream Social Brings Club Members and Families Together
Fifty three persons attended the Friendship club ice cream social at Mrs. William Gideon's home Friday evening with seven guests. Lawn games and rock music entertained attendees as members served ice cream and cake. Committee members included Miss Nettie Davis and Mrs. Harry Dye. The next meeting is set for Friday August 14 at Mrs. George Wallace's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
William Gideon
Nettie Davis
Harry Dye
Wes Meyers
Gideon
George Wallace
Mrs Schmelzer Complimented at Dessert Bridge
WEST CHESTER August 4 Mrs J E Coffey and Miss Ret affin entertained a group of ladies at a dessert bridge shower honoring brides Mrs Joe Schmelzer. Gifts were opened by the bride as four tables played bridge Miss Mildred Craig won high and Miss Grace Reif second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
J. E. Coffey
Retaffin
Joe Schmelzer
Schmelzer
Duvall
Nevins
Coffey
Grace Reif
Cadman
Bainbridge
Mildred Craig
James Troy Forinash
Mario Augustine
Stanley Smith
Free Forinash
Will Embree
Fred Hoover
M. J. Tandy
Richard Worstell
Carol Willis
Freda Lindenmeyer
Harry Campbel
Sue Reif
Esther Rittenhouse
Fred Forinash
C.O. C. Class Meeting Set for Thursday in West Chester
West Chester Aug 3 The C O C class of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs Rosamin Shellman near Ol's Thursday for an all day meeting. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and a dish to pass. Dessert and drinks will be provided by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
West Chester
R. C. Ferguson
Margaret Nash
Green
Whisler
Methodist Church
Rosamin Shellman
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Reister & Son
Lee
Seoteae
Joe Knotek
June Arlene
Joe $Halla
Missouri
Kirksville
Ozarks
Bagnell Dam
Mark Twain
Hannibal
T. J. Pease
C. H. Mssthaw
Waliel
Shannon
Chicatro
KR. A. Hender
Maurece Cline
Howard Bailey
Moore
James Hotle
Rochester
Minn
Marjorie Ann
D. M. Bridges of
Muscatine
Edna M
Ruth Bridges
John Coffin
Idaho
Tf. Rothschild
Frank Harter
Fugenia
T. C. Meibohm
St. Louis
Harry Colbson
Meibohm
R. M. Sorenson and Son
Reghar
South Town Avenue
Virgily Owens
Drumhead
Wentworth
Frank E Hagan
Elmo Scott Watson
Mrs. Edwards
Greiner-Wagner
Presbyterian Cottage
Chris, Dittmer
Washington Street
Sey
Marjorie Pratt
Just Us Club
W. D. Booth
North Marion Avenue
Pilotburg
Clyde Kennard
Kolah Club
John Cherry
Co. O. C
M. F
Rosaimio Shellman
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
H. J. Club
Mrrs
John Shalla, Jr
Pansy Hill Club
Earl Kephart
XV Club
J. W. Baker Corps
S. Hollinger
C.O. C
Imeney Ee
V. Crull Insurance Temple
Mets
Rothschild’s
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