Beaty Family Week End Visit and Service News
Local notes report Mr and Mrs Richard Beaty of South Bend Indiana visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Willis Beaty. The Mc Cleery Cumming factory workers attend a party at Stewart Bells on North Marion. Two Eighth Army privates in Tokyo John E Ahrens and Marvin L Brown receive private first class ranks. Navy Lt Clifford Blecha and family plan return to Seattle after 14 years in air service. Walter Sheets and Frances of Washington take a two week vacation west visiting Black Hills Montana and Kansas en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleery-Cumming Calendar Factory
Stewart Bell
Marion Avenue
Pvt
John E. Ahrens
Marvin L. Brown
Eighth Army
Tokyo
Navy
Clifford Blecha
Seattle
Navy Air Force
Alaska
Aleutians
Billy
Tommy
Paul
Walter Sheets
Frances
Washington
West
Black Hills
Montana
Kansas
Visit Notices From California to Oklahoma Residents
Mrs. Lucille Soto of Cambria California arrived Thursday evening to visit her mother Mrs. Emma Barnett and her brother. James Wright Wagner of Burlington and Mrs. R. M. Bachman of Hobart Oklahoma visited yesterday with sister Mrs. Harry Dye and Mr. Dye. Mrs. Bachman had come from Wichita Falls Texas to see her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Soto
Cambria
Calif
Emma Barnett
James Wright Wagner
Burlington
R. M. Bachman
Hobart
Okla
Harry Dye
Dye
Bachman
Witchita Falls
Texas
Wests welcome son William Shannon. other family notes
Mr and Mrs Robert West announce the 11 50 a m birth at Mercy hospital Des Moines of a son named William Shannon West. They have an older brother Jon and sister Mary Jo. Mrs West is the former Virginia Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert West
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
William Shannon West
Billie
Jon
Mary Jo
Chinese Girl and Caspar Man News of M A Degrees
Miss Chen age 24 from Shanghai studies sociology in the United States and will receive an M A from the University of Iowa next Wednesday. Her bachelor’s degree is from St John’s University in Shanghai and she worked with the International Relief Committee. Mr Schmidt from Casper Wyoming earns an M A in hydraulic engineering from the University of Iowa next Wednesday. He is a Wyoming graduate who served with the 10th Army Air Force weather service in India and China. The couple will reside in Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
St. Johns
Shanghai
Chen
United States
University of Iowa
St John's University
St John’s
International Relief Committee
Chen i
Schmidt
Casper
Wyo
University of Wyoming
10Th Army Air Force Weather Service
India
China
Denver
Colo
Riverside Sisters Helena and Teresa Cooney to Wed
Riverside announces the approaching marriages of Helena and Teresa Cooney daughters of Mr and Mrs James Cooney of Riverside. The double ring ceremony is planned for August 10 with both brides marrying their chosen partners in a single event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
James Cooney
Helena
Teresa
County WCTU to Meet Tuesday in West Chester
The Washington Co WCTU group will meet in West Chester on Tuesday starting at 10 am. Guest speakers are scheduled and women from Washington Kalona Wellman and West Chester are expected. A cooperative noon dinner asks attendees to bring a covered dish and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Wctu
West Chester
Washington Co
WCTU
Washingon
Kalona
Wellman
Fourteen Meet With Mrs Longer Thursday
Fourteen members and four guests gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Walter Longer's home for Friendly Circle club. Birthday gifts were given to four members, and president Mrs. Robert Quinn led a brief business meeting. Members were asked to bring Christmas gift ideas to the September meeting. entertainment was arranged by Mrs. Longer and Mrs. Bert Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schiebel
Will Sheetz
Ruth Gideon
Elizabeth Longer
The
Friendly Circle Club
Walter Longer
Merle Sheetz
Richard ‘Thiebel
Longer
Glen Cuddeback
Robert Quinn
Entertainment
Bert Booth
Mrs. Crone Elected President of Merry Mixers Club
Mrs Cloyee Crone was elected president of the Merry Mixer club at a Wednesday meeting held at the home of Mrs. Ernest Crawford attended by 15 members. Officers include Mrs Karl Parcell as vice president and Mrs Crawford as secretary treasurer with Mrs Charly Thrapp and Mrs Bill Carr as reporters. A picnic is planned for August 10 at Sunset Park, and committees for flowers, gifts, and programs were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyee Crone
Merry Mixer Club
Ernest Crawford
Herman Schultz
Karl Parcell
Crawford
Charly Thrapp
Bill Carr
Ferne Carr
Sunset Park
Birthdays Celebrated at Keith Augustine Home
Relatives gathered at the Keith Augustine home Wednesday evening to honor Mrs. Keith Augustine and Mrs. Archer Augustine on upcoming birthdays. Guests included Fred Zieglowsky Earl, Glenn Miller Des Moines, Roy Johnson Wellman and daughters, Wayne Arnold Gary, J G Augustine Fairfield, Stanley Barker Grinnell, Archer Augustine Michael, Billy Robertson near Dublin, Virginia and Charlotte Arnold Richland with Reita Gerry and Ronnie Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Augustine
Archer Augustine
Fred Zieglowsky
Earl
Columbus Junction
Glenn KE. Miller
Des Moines
Roy Johnson
Wellman
Wayne Arnold
Gary
Brighton
J. G. Augustine
Fairfield
Stanley Barker
Grinnell
Michael
Billy Robertson
Dublin
Virginia
Charlotte Arnold
Richland
Reita
Gerry
Ronnie Augus
Rinner and Boese Tie at Wayland Mennonite Church
Gertrude Rinner of Mt. Pleasant and Ben Boese of Canton Kansas wed Sunday evening at the Wayland Mennonite church in a double ring ceremony. Rev E S Mullett officiated with music by James Rinner and Eldon Reimer. The reception followed for 130 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Rinner
Ben Boese
Wayland
Mt. Pleasant
Arnold Rinner
Canton
Kansas
Wayland Mennonite Church
E. S. Mullett
James Rinner
Chicago
Ill
Eldon Reimer
Gossel
Grieg
Elizabeth Ann Beezley
North Canton
Wesley Rinner
Waldo Voth
Goessel
Deane Rinner
Pocahontas
Ernest Unruh
Marie Beese
Entertain at Glamour Party at Mrs Dalton’s Home
Alice Finke and Orlena Augustine entertained at a glamour party in Mrs Ted Dalton’s home Thursday evening. Refreshments were served buffet style. Guests included Norma Eyestone, Mrs Bill Greenplan, Ruth Telford, Grace Schoonover, Donna Wylie, Helen Givens, Mrs Delores Morris of Siloourney, Mrs George Augustine and Mrs Earl Dusenbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Finke
Orlena Augustine
Ted Dalton
Norma Eyestone
Bill Greenplan
Ruth Telford
Grace Schoonover
Donna Wylie
Helen Givens
Delores Morris
Siloourney
George Augustine
Earl Dusenbery
At the Hospital Today Mrs Pohren and Son Visit
Mrs. Clifford Pohren and her son are noted as visiting at the hospital in Washington today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Pohren and Son
Washington
Women's Guild Meets Thursday at St. Pauls Church
The Women's Guild of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church met at the church Thursday at 2:00 p.m. President Mrs. Harold Wilson led the business session. Guest speaker Mrs. J. A. Cochran spoke on seven years of Ozarks missionary work. Refreshments were served and a completed fourth layette for overseas shipment was displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's. Guild of
St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Harold Wilson
J. A. Cochran
Ozarks
Livingston Speaks at Country Club Family Night Dinner
D P Livingston spoke at the Country Club family night dinner as about 150 guests listened to his ideas on taxation. The event at the club house included bridge after the talk with winners Hugo Lensch and Gustafson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Livingston
David P. Livingston
Livingston
Roy Sowash
Anna Lucas
Burlinggame
Calif
Phillip Barrett
Berkeley
Grace McNeal
Belmond
Harry Margolin
Yankton
S. C
Hugo Lensch
Ewald Gustafson
Harmony Club Hosts Family Picnic at Sunset Park
Harmony Club held a family picnic Thursday evening at Sunset Park. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe McGraw Mr and Mrs Robert McLaughlin and Mrs Haif ley. Committee members were Mr and Mrs Louis Larson and Mr and Mrs LeRoy McGraw. The evening centered on visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Club
Park
Joe McGraw
Robert McLaughlin
Haifley
Louis Larson
LeRoy McGraw
Birthday supper and wedding shower noted in Around Town
Mrs. Merle Miller of Ainsworth hosted a birthday supper for her husband on July 26 with guests Bill Hamilton, Leo Ollinger, and Mildred Dann. Teresa Cooney was honored at a Riverside bridal shower at St. Marys hall. she will marry Richard Swailes on August 10, with hostesses including Mrs. James Swailes, Mrs. Norman Shalla, Maryanne Havel, and Norma Kasper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Riverside
Helena
Leroy E. O'Connor
William O'Connor
Teresa
Richard Swailes
James Swailes
Ainsworth
Ernest Unruh
Canton
L. H. Rinner
Irene Rich
Marian Rinner
Moundridge
Kansas
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt Pleasant
Bethel Deaconess Hospital
Newton
Washington County
Mr. Beese
Bethel College
Voth
Marie Quiring
Agnes Gaertzen
Milton Unruh
Elizabeth Banman
Mary Ann Banman
Linda Banman
Herbert Franz
Alvin Beese
Kathryn Miller
Muncie
Lawrence Beezley
Larry
North Canton
Merle Miller
Bill Hamilton
Washington
Leo Ollinger
Keota
Mildred Dann
Teresa Cooney
St. Mary’s Hall
Miss Cooney
Norman Shalla
Maryanne Havel
Norma Kasper
Dr Spence Addresses Jolly Jokers 4 H Club
Iowa City Dr Martha J Spence was guest speaker at the Jolly Jokers 4 H club meeting in Debby Brenneman s home. Janice Thompson and four mothers attended along with ten members and leader Mrs Melvin Booth. Spence spoke on dental hygiene and plans were made for Achievement Day on August 18 at Phyllis Coone s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Spence
Iowa City
Jolly Jokers 4-H Club
Debby Brenneman
Janice Thompson
Melvin Booth
Spence
HJ Club Hosts Fair at Mrs Ernest Strum Home
The HJ club held a Thursday afternoon fair at Mrs. Ernest Strum’s home with entries for flowers handwork and vegetables. Prizes went to Mrs Vern Escher and Mrs Hubert Malichky in handwork while Mrs Ray Sojka won for hybrid tomatoes. Mrs Jim Shalla and Mrs Wayne Zeck led the flower division. twelve club members and four honorary members attended. a Red Cross collection was taken. plans for September 8 meeting and vacation reports were requested. bingo followed and prizes awarded. refreshments were provided by the hostess and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HJ Club
Ernest Strum
Vern Escher
Hubert Malichky
Ray Sojka
Jim Shalla
Wayne Zeck
Red Cross
Harold Strum
Shower Honors Mrs. Dwain Johnson in Crawfordsville
Carla Guther hosted a post wedding miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Dwain Johnson of Crawfordsville. Guests shared well wishes and belated advice while refreshments featured a buffet with summer flowers. Attending were Mrs. Charles Bartholow, Pat Brown, Barbara Godwin, Pat Weldin, Mary Stevens, Jean McKinney, Ann Houck, Donna Crone, Biddy Johnson, Ruth Bartow, and Mrs. C. H. Guther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Guther
Charles Bartholow
Pat Brown
Barbara Godwin
Pat Weldin
Mary Stevens
Jean McKinney
Ann Houck
Donna Crone
Biddy Johnson
Ruth Bartow
C. H. Guther
Ruth Ann Wilson Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party
Ruth Ann Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Wilson was honored at a birthday party Thursday evening. Relatives helped celebrate with a pink and white theme, refreshments, cake, and ice cream. Ruth Ann received gifts from family and friends including Martin Westen Harve Wilson Evert Westen Larry Mary Jo Walter Westen Barbara aren and Judy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann Wilson
Harold Wilson
Wilson
Ruth Ann
Martin Westen
Harve Wilson
Evert Westen
Larry
Mary Jo
Walter Westen
Barbara
Aren
Judy
Madilyn
Rural Life In Iowa Is Changing Picture
Iowa State College extension sociologist W. H. Stacy outlines shifts in rural life based on recent rural sociology work. The discussion note, available from the program service for rural leaders, highlights farm population decline, migration patterns favoring young people leaving farms, farm enlargement through mechanization, attitude changes toward land and a growing embrace of scientific farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
W. H. Stacy
Iowa State College
Stacey
Floyd Goodell
UN Magazine outlines Stalin's peace pact demands
UN Magazine World reports Stalin's price for peace includes a $2 billion U S loan to Russia and a treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union based on the Yalta and Potsdam accords. It cites Andrei Gromyko describing five conditions, including Four power unity on Germany and the resumption of normal trade relations aided by the loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Joseph Stalin
United States
Russia
Yalta
Potsdam
United Nations World
Andrei Gromyko
Gromyko
Stalin
Park Avenue
Grmyko
U.S.S.R
Germany
Soviet Union
U.s.-U.k
U. S
U.S
Britain
Farming shift prompts questions on rural education
The report notes distrust in folk beliefs and outlines issues for youth. As farming becomes more mechanized and commercialized, questions arise about the needed education, possible consolidation of school districts, and whether farming's decline will ease or exhaust mental and physical strain.
Two Probe Into Army War Contracts Fraud
Washington senators plan a two pronged probe into wartime government contracts. They will review Comptroller General Lindsay C Warren's charges of fraud and kickbacks involving army officials and officials who steered contracts. If proven the five per centers would drop to small time operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Lindsay C. Warren
Congress
Warren
Cylde R. Hoey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce
Wolf’s Flower
Richard Beaty
South Bend, Ind
Mr Beaety
Willis Beaty
C. V. Crull
John W. Lee
Fred Moore
Fred Moore Hh
Wilmer
Minn
Greenlake
Moore
Fred III
Cincinnati
R. A. Eicher
Austin
Tex
Walter Weeks
Montgomery City
Dewey Weeks
Leech Lake
Minnesota
Winstop Duzzit
Gilmere
Wanstop Duzzit
SHELL
Gilmere & Long
Shell Service
IOOF
Odd Fellows Hall
Wyoming
Journal
Yard & McFarlane Insurance Agency
Hote
Washington Call
Helena Cooney
Mrs. Longer
Mrs. Schiebel
Miss Longer
Mrs. Crone
Merry Mixers Club
Crone
Edgar Slemmons
Harry D. Dusenbery
Sam Weaver
Clement Griffith
Lloyd Phillips
Carr
Thrapp
Schultz
Mrs. Daltons
Women’s Guild
Lowash
Cloid Willits
Don Paul
Clarence Logan
C. J. Jungbluth
Gustafson
Richard McCleery
Ralph Bauer
Sowash
Dr. Spence
Jolly Jokers
Marion L. Raymond
Norfolk
Roy Raymond
Marion
Marion I. Raymond
USS. Taconic Art.c
M. Div
N.O.B
Norfolk, Va
Ernest Strums
Zeck
Escher
Mrs. D. Johnson
T. W. Harwood
General Insurance Agency
Susanna Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Republic
UN Magazine
Lawrence Greater
Armory Grounds
Legion Band
Will Its Motor CO
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