Kephart Family Holds Fifth Annual Reunion at Sun-Bet Park
The Kephart reunion drew 140 attendees including many from Washington and out of town. Officers elected for the new year include Gladys Caldwell president and Marie Seiler vice president, with Wilma Kerr as secretary and Della Clark treasurer. Attendees listed numerous Kepharts and relatives from Wayland, Columbus Junction, Cedar Rapids, Muscatine, Des Moines, and beyond alongside visiting ministers, local hosts, and guests from Oklahoma, California, and Iowa communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kephart
Sun- Bet Park
Gladys Caldwell
Marie Seiler
Wilma Kerr
Della Clark
Haz? Strum
Washington
Frank Kephart
Robert Kephart
A. E. Kephart
A. Nicholson
Charley Kephart
Silas Caldwell
Ed Mayhew
Ruth
Earl Kephart
Bertha
Roy Kephart
Homer Kephart
Ed Simmering
Alvin Strum
Ernest Strum
Harold
Ed Chalupa
Howard Ldwell
Howard Benn
Norman
Donald Kephart
Ernie Hole
Ethel Kerr Dale
Wilma
Maud
Raymond
Lucyle
Max
Willard Spencer
Ervin Williams
H. H Rathmel
Carolyn
William Rathmel
Kremlin
Okla
Co. A. Reubsam
Charles
Ainsworth
Livya Robertson
Rock Island
Fred Kephart
H. H Clark
J. H. Hensley
W. H. Nell
Wayland
Frank Seiler
Columbus Junction
George Jarrard
Kenneth Conesville
Orval Kemp
Geore
Nicholson
Low Tree
M. &. Ridinger
Charles Dietrick
Richard
L. P Hallowell
Cecial Shumaker
Pleasant
Mary Shumaker
Hugh Shumaker
Grace Aloman
Swan Creek
Lil
Charity Neff
Osceola
Gerald Sharpe
Fairfield
Merrill Gracey
Kenneth
Wiliam Rogers
F. B Dugan
Mrs Mabel Kilgore Hosts Happy Hour Club
AINSWORTH Aug 4 The Happy Hour club met with Mrs Mabel Kilgore for their regular meeting. Eleven members answered roll call. One guest Miss Charlotte Squire of Burlington attended. Progressive rock reinforced by cooling drinks made the afternoon hours pleasant. The hostess, aided by Miss Squires, served a one course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Happy Hour Club
Mabel Kilgore
Charlotte Squire
Burlington
Squires
Social Calendar Updates and Club Gatherings
A sequence of club meetings and social events is listed for the week. Postponements noted for the Tuesday Friendly Social Club to August 11. Various gatherings include picnic at Sunset Park, golf breakfast at Country Club, and multiple society meetings with assigned hosts and locations across towns, with potluck details and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Club
Sunset Park
Merry Makers Club
John Patterson
Republican Womens Club
Marjorie Pratt
W. D. Booth
North Marion Avenue
Earl McClure Honored At Sixth Birthday Party
Mrs Elmer E McClure hosted a birthday party last Thursday for her son Earl who turned six. About twenty nine Pleasant Hill district children attended with a few mothers and he guessed contents of presents before unwrapping. Games and pink and white refreshments were served by Mrs McClure and helpers Vera Foss Mrs Roy Foss and Maude Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. McClure
Earl
Pleasant Hill District
McClure
Roy Foss
Vera Foss
Maude Anderson
DeMolay Members and Families Picnic on Monday
About seventy people attended the first DeMolay family affair a picnic at the P F Whisler residence. Twenty five were DeMolays with Mrs Oscar Hughes as chair of the Mothers circle. Tables lined the lawn with ample food and homemade ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMolays
P. F. Whisler
Oscar Hughes
DeMolay
Missionary Group Picnics at Whisler Home
The Young Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church will hold a picnic Friday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. P. F. Whisler's northeast of town. Members should bring a dish, table service, and sandwiches, meeting at the church at 12:80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg
Bar Kephart
Charles Schiebel
Independence Club
J. H. Brenneman
Sunset Park
Young Women's Missionary Society
P. F. Whisler
Rebekah
I. O. O. F. Ball
M. E
Bertha Phillips
Young Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church
Jefferson Day Observed as State Holiday in Alabama
The birthday of Thomas Jefferson is observed as a state holiday in Alabama, marking a formal annual recognition by the state government and public ceremonies. The observance reflects historical ties and state traditions commemorating the third U.S. president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Thomas Jeferson
Alabama
A Week of Salads From Miss Taylor's Menu Plan
A Christian Science Monitor guide lists a week's salad plan with pineapple cheese salad for Sunday, beet rings for Thursday, cabbage and orange notes for Tuesday, and egg based Friday plates. It includes a shopping list of olives, pineapple, lettuce, beets, celery, cabbage, cottage cheese, eggs, and dressings, plus notes on preparation, garnishes, and sequence changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Taylor
Christian Science Monitor
Senior Needle Club Picnic Planned at Riverside Park
Riverside Aug 4 The Senior Needle club schedules an afternoon picnic at the city park on Thursday Aug 6 The arrangements committee includes Mrs C E Fitzsimmons Mrs John Tener and Miss Estelle Critz. Nearby travel lists and social visits accompany the notice with multiple residents mentioned in local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
C. E. Fitzsimmons
John Tener
Estelle Critz
Hubert Doud
Hubert Myles
Long Beach
California
Doud
H. A. Cross
Lucien Mougin
Linus Knebel
Ella Dautremont
Cedar Rapids
Raymond Dautremont
Headliners Club Studies Projects Meeting
Washington Headliners 4 H Club met with Virginia Rohrer on Thursday afternoon with twelve members present. Pro jects were studied and music was practiced. The meeting was conducted by president Ruth Wead, assisted by leader Mrs Golla Miller. The hostess served cool refreshments at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
4-H Club
Virginia Rohrer
Ruth Wead
Golla Miller
Crawford Ralston Reunion Draws Sixty Five Attendees
Sixty five relatives gathered Sunday at Sunset Park for the Crawford Ralston reunion. A brief business meeting elected officers including Harry Stacy president and Mrs J S Crawford secretary treasurer. Out of town guests from Keota Brighton and Salem joined Washington locals for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford-Ralston
Sunset Park
James Ralston
Harry Stacy
Brighton
J.S. Crawford
Washington
Dan Rohrer
W. QO
Ralston
Keota
W. O. Ralston
C. H. Ralston
G. H. Pepper
Kenneth
Roger
William
Rosia
Will Crawford
Florence
Ellen Crawford
Lou Stacy
Raymond Stacy
Guy
Mary Lou
Twilla Seney
Herbert Campbell
Nettie Frakes
Clarion
Relph W. Bunker
Delpha
Marvelene
Salem
Frank Ralston
Bagley
D. R
D. R. Turnipseed, Fairfield; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dusenberry
Billy
Harry Dale
Nedra
Dickie
Ralph Palmer
West Chester
Kolosick Reunion Held Sunday in Sunset Park
The Kolosick descendants gathered in Sunset Park for the third annual reunion. Seven were elected to leadership roles for 1937 including Mrs. Frank Prebyl as president and Mrs. Joe Kolosick as vice president. attendees came from North English Wellman Kalona Washington and surrounding towns for noon dinner and a brief program, with Wellman Set August meeting date noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolosick
Sunset Park
Frank Prebyl
Joe Kolosick
Charles Kolosick
Wellman Park
Marcus Kolosick
Merna Kolosick
Wilbur Cray
Dorothy Mae
Kenneth Kolosick
Frank Kolosick
Merle Schauff
Harriet
Doris
Marlene
Charles Schauff
Raymond Wadsworth
Aleda
Geraldine
Robbie
Robert Schauff
Rodanna Buckley
Wilbur
Anna Klosick
Melack Kolosick
Donald
Rosa Kolosick
Dorothy
Loretta Eagle
Beatrice Perrin
Washington
Ed Kolosick
E. F. Kolosick
Jess
Clarence Kolosick
Will Kolosick
Mildred
Hazel
Leland
Keota
Ray Sojka
Raymond
Darlene Frances
Rosamond
Lovita
Riverside
Carl
J. A. Kolosick
Ainsworth
William Gladwin
Glen
Cedar Rapids
Former Junction resident William Jamieson marries in Washington
William D. Jamieson former Iowan congressman from Columbus Junction and Mrs. Rena B. Moore wed in Washington D C at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church once attended by Abraham Lincoln. Jamieson 62 and Moore 64. Jamieson a University of Iowa graduate and attorney. longtime Democratic figure active in national campaigns. home will be in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
William D. Jamieson
Iown
Washington, D. C
Rena B. Moore
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Abraham Lincoln
Jamieson
Richard C. Moore
Columbus Junction High School
Louisa County 4H Girls Elect Their Officers for Year
Louisa County Four-H girls clubs elected officers at the annual camp held at Columbus Chautauqua park. Francesa Deihl was named president, Anna Grace Bruner vice president, Kleen Dickinson secretary-treasurer, and Helen Oak historian. The music memory contest was won by Merry Maid club Oakville, with L. Y. M. Columbus City township second and H. W. Concord township third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Louisa County
Columbus Chautauqua’ Park
Francesa Deihl
A. B. C. Clup
Wapello Township
Anna Grace Bruner
A. B.C. Club
Kleen Dickinson
H. W. Club
Concord Township
Helen Oak
L. Y. M. Club
Columbus City Township
B. L. Cristie
Wapello
Merry Maid Club
Oakville
Determine Copper Content
A new method for determining the amount of copper in milk has been devised and is expected to be valuable in keeping the amount at its proper minimum.
Engagement of Florence Ellen Brown to Travis Brasfield
Mr and Mrs George M Brown announce the engagement of their daughter Florence Ellen Brown to Travis Winford Brasfield of Slaton Texas formerly of Iowa City Miss Brown granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs A T Brown of Washington and Mr and Mrs J C Mathers of Haskins On September 1 she returns to Ft Madison to serve as art supervisor for city schools and Brasfield plans to finish a PhD in botany at the University of Iowa in 1937
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence E. Brown Ainsworth
George M. Brown
Ainsworth
Iowa City
Florence Ellen
Travis Winford Brasfield
Slaton
Texas
Miss Brown
A. T. Brown
Washington
J. C. Mathers
Haskins
Ft. Madison
Chown Families at Cedarside Inn for Annual Reunion
The Chown families held their annual reunion at Cedarside Inn on the Cedar river near Columbus Junction. Forty four attended from Columbus Junction Conesville Nichols Lone Tree Tipton and Muscatine with a basket dinner, games, and a program led by Mrs. E C Wolford of Lone Tree. A tribute was paid to Ida Chown Van Sant of Columbus Junction who died since last year. The 1937 reunion will be at the same site on the first Sunday in August with officers re-elected: Carl Foster president Grace Chown vice president Maxine Green secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Chown
Cedarside Inn
Foster Cottage
Cedar River
Conesville
Nichols
Lone Tree
Tipton
Muscatine
E. C. Wolford
Ida Chown van Sant
Carl Foster
Grace Chown
Maxine Green
Davidson-Miller
Davidson
Vigilant Class Monday Evening Committees Named
The Presbyterian Vigilant Sunday school class at Kamp Kory West Chester met Monday for a picnic and meeting. Serving committee members included Mr. and Mrs Walter Anderton and Mr. and Mrs. David Kleese. New year committees were selected: membership led by Mrs Juanita Mathers and others, social chaired by J W Bidwell and Pearson, and shut in led by Mrs Fred Moore and RB H VanMeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Kamp Kory
West Chester
Walter Anderton
David Kleese
William Fitzwilliam
Nash
Kleese
Dorothy Ferguson
Lorene Anderson
Wilma Kleese
June
Pearl Whistler
Aldridge
Joan Schmoeller
Anderson
Juanita Mathers
Kathryn Latta
J. R. Neil
Dawson
Daughters of Union Veterans Plan Picnic Next Week
A D U V meeting at the G A R hall drew good attendance with the charter draped for Vera Palmer Phillips who passed away. One candidate was voted on and plans were made for a picnic next week at Mrs Lil lian Hayes home. Mr and Mrs Charles George Dickie Ruth Ann Mr and Mrs M J Redlinger and Miss Velda Parcell returned yesterday from a week vacation at Clear Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Vera Palmer Phillips
Lillian Hayes
Charles George
Dickie
Ruth Ann
M. J. Redlinger
Velda Parcell
Clear Lake
Former Local Couple Wed in Hammond Ind
News of their marriage surprised friends of Miss Pearl Hamil and Cloyce Dusenbery both formerly of Washington. They wed July 21 in Hammond by Rev. Simpson of the Presbyterian church. The bride wore navy blue sheer with lighter blue trimming and blue accessories. Attendant Miss Alice McBride of Des Moines wore gray with red accessories. Best man was Guy McNeer of Hammond. Mrs Dusenbery, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hamil of Crawfordsville, was cashier at J C Penney here for years and later ran a beauty shop in Muncie. Mr Dusenbery, son of Mr and Mrs Homer Dusenbery, works at Hood Rubber in Davenport. The couple will live at 724 Main street Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hamil
Cloyce Dusenbery
Washington
Hammond
Ind
Simpson
The
Presbyterian Church
Alice McBride
Des Moines
Guy McNeer
Dusenbery
Rebekah Meeting and Initiation Friday at I C O F Hall
Rebekah lodge will hold their regular meeting and initiation Friday evening at the I C O F hall. Degree staff are asked to be present and bring their robes. The meeting will begin at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
I. C. O. F. Hall
Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Notice
The Presbyterian Cottage prayer meeting will meet Wednesday morning at 9 30 at the home of Mrs Chris Dittmer 632 Fast Washington Street 14612 Spanish War veterans and their wives are invited to the home of James Baird six miles northwest of Washington Thursday evening August 6 at 8 o clock for ice cream and cake and a short business meeting 1453 The annual Godlove reunion will be held Sunday August 9 at Riverside Park 1463
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
Chris
Dittmer
Fast
Washington Street
James Baird
Washington
Godlove
Riverside Park
Family reunion and hay making in Sandy Hook area
Aug 4 in Sandy Hook Mrs H W Mineart notes Roy Hesseltine and family hosting a clover hay harvest gathering with extended relatives from Washington Columbus Junction and Conesville visiting for meals and bale yard work. Also reports Burr Oak picnic, first grandson for Amos Stout family, birthdays Aug 3, and various local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
Clover
Roy Hesseltine
Glenn Cuddeback
Kenneth
Lois
Merna
Washington
Robert Hesseltine
Phillis
Bobby
Hesseltine
Jess Boyd
Dallas Simmons
Columbus Junction
Tracey Miller
Harry
Dora
Priscilla
Harold McCullough
Billy Hesseltine
Conesville
Family Reunion at Woodside Home in Ainsworth
Fifty attended the Hazen family reunion on Sunday at Mrs. Mary Woodside's home in Ainsworth. A cooperative dinner followed. Attendees included Chas Hazen and Rex, Crossett family with twins Don and Dick, Howard Hazen of Washington, and multiple Hazen relatives from Des Moines Muscatine Davenport New London West Burlington Columbus Junction and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Hazen
Mary Woodside
Chas. Hazen
Rex
Crossett
Don
Howard Hazen
Washington
Miller
Duane Hazen
Des Moines
Glen Hazen
Columbus Junction
Vernie Orris
Muscatine
Mabel Keiper
Many Happy Returns Celebrations Across Community
Mrs. Nancy Catherine Romine of Wellman is 83 today. Born in Ohio she moved to Iowa at age two and belongs to the Three Quarter Century club. Also 83, Godfrey Sigler is a twin in life, born in West Virginia, now a member of the same club. A list of neighbors and relatives mark birthdays and a few wedding anniversaries including Mr. and Mrs. Everette Wallace and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hesseltine of Sandy Hook. Capt. O. Jay Brown and Louise Maxine Moothart are noted with birthdays, along with several other local households celebrating milestones today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Catherine Romine
Wellman
Ohio
Iowa
Godfrey Sigler
Washington visitor David Letts visits parents in Ainsworth
David Letts of Washington DC visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Letts in the Ainsworth community. He was noted as a morning visitor in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Letts
Washington, D.D. C
Floyd Letts
Ainsworth
Washington
Family Visit Sparks Michigan Trip and Canadian Views
Moline and Mr. and Mrs. Jose Rich visited Ann Arbor to see their daughter Mrs. Inez Lowder. They toured Ambassador Bridge and the tunnel on a Detroit to Canada sightseeing trip, praising greener pastures. Inez plans a several week stay, and a family picnic is planned next Sunday at the parental home. Vera, Lila, and Velta are visiting their sister at the parental home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Oak
Mineart
Rotzinger
Burr Oak School
Brighton
Ruth
Rhua
Wayland
QO. M. Farrier
Michigan
C. E. Farrier
Lila
Velta
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W. H. Carter
Perry Telford
Rose Lewis
D. F Macon
F. M. Smith
Edna Witting
Cal
Dora Zeck
Blanch Nichols
Corona
Calif
J. T. Nichols
William Crayne
Lucille Telford
Mary Joe Brown
Satchett
Gretchen
Bethel
Runset Park
Earl McClure
Whisler
Headliners Club
Elsie Dusenberry
W. &. Augustine
Robert
Russell
Virginia
EB. A Ralston
Raymond Tucker
Steve Crawford
Marion
Van
Junction Weds
Washington City
Hay
Woodside
Walter Kiesey
R. J. Ferguson
Crawfordsville
Robert Masson
Maurice Mineart
Ernest and
Marie Swailes
East Highland
Mrs
Everette Wallace
Vince Tellin
Robert Stewart Green
Glen Green
Wanda Pauline Custer
Ed Custer
Max Bales
Billy Waggoner
Arlene Robertson
Dublin
Sam Hesseltine
Jay Brown
Louise Maxine Moothart
Mrs. Lloyd Moothart
Ralph Edward Kohlicek
Ralph Kohlicek
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