Socials and gatherings fill a busy summer week
Several Louisa county social events are noted. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Fishburn hosted an Aug 12 ice cream social for Snowball Social club members and families despite rain. The Merrymakers held a guest day at Mrs. Ashby’s. Booster Club picnicked at the Schultz home with fried chicken and games. many local families hosted dinners and gatherings across Wellman and surrounding towns.
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Stanley Fishburn
Wilma Kerr
Merrymakers
Merrymakers Club
Charles Ashby
Ashby
Warren Matthews
Harley Meyers
Orva Scott
Booster Club
Herman Schultz
Pythian Sisters and Daughters Meet This Week
The Past Noble Grand Circle plans a meeting with Mrs. Carl Hancher Monday at 8 o clock. Daughters of Union Veterans convene Monday at 7 30. Pythian Sisters at Washington temple hold a regular meeting Tuesday August 16 with Mrs A B Schmoeller presenting the grand temple report.
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Carl Hancher
Daughters of Union
Pythian Sisters of Washington Temple
Grand Temple
A. B. Schmoeller
Damascus Shrite
Masonic Temple Rooms
Mass
Grace Eb, Twinam
W. H
J. W. Bidwell
W. Scribe
Bridge Club to Meet Wednesday at Sunset Park
The H. H. Bridge club will meet Wednesday evening with Mrs. Boice Kurtz and the American Legion Auxiliary. The August meeting is set for Wednesday August 17 at 2 30 at Sunset Park if weather permits otherwise at Mrs. Frank Kurtz 305 South Avenue. Reports from delegates to the state convention and Pothey business. Picnic supper after the meeting. bring dishes and a dish to pass. Mrs. Belle Rice, pres.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Sunset Park
Frank Kurtz
South Avenue
Belle Rice
Gardner reunion held at Lexington church
The annual Gardner reunion was held at the Lexington church on Thursday August 11 with a community dinner. Attendees gathered to share memories and update longtime friends from the Wellman area.
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Wellman
Gardner
Lexington
Columbus Junction Social and Church Notices
Mrs. Fred Sehlung Jr and two sons of Ottumwa returned home after visiting the Sehlung family. Mrs. William Luckey and sons from Iowa City moved into part of the George Sellers residence and plan to build this fall. The Spring Run Evangelical church Sunday school will hold its annual picnic August 16 at Mt Pleasant park. Floyd Chamberlain begins treatment at University hospital Iowa City. Eva Carter returns from Davenport visit with son Charles. The Schneider Michael reunion will be held at Grandview park on Sunday August 21. Mrs Clyde Turkington Mrs Matilda Letts and Miss Adelia Letts spent several days at state park McGre?
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Ter Muriel
Granite City
L. H. Anderson
Schwehr
Anderson
Flenner
Earl Booth
Bruce Crozier
Davenport
E. L. Smith
Washington
Bartholomew
Mr. Crozier
Wellman
Una Smith
Barbara Cuddy
Merry Makers’ Club
Charles Ashby
Wenona Anderson
Milford Anderson
Carl D Anderson
Rock River
J. F. Rittenhouse
Blaine Holmes
Milo Patterson
Bishop
Hildegrad Sadler
Peru
Ill
Addie Killey
Round Lake
A. L. Anderson
Batavia
Iowa
L. H
Gerald Teets
Kalona
Roy J. Teets
Lois Tinker
Thrasher
Gertrude Noecker
John May
S. A. Munson
Booster Club
441
Happy Go Getters
Henry
Oneita Griggs
Ashby
Melville Donaldson
Des Moines
Enid Okla
Ira Rathmell
R. C. Orr
Gertrude
Betty
Addie Orr
Henrietta Fries
Patsy Fries
A. W. Jones
Conesville
Chester Gabriel
Muscatine
Louisa County Board of Education
Ada Smith
Wapello
B. H. Shearer
Louis Girard
Columbus Junction
R. L. Richards
Cotter
Ruth Cocklin
Grandview
Marie Cornie
Morning Sun
District Court
Louisa County
Oscar Hale
Roy Hildebrand
Columbus Junction Shipping Association
James C Smith
The
Presbyterian Church
BE. BE. Griffith
J. M Norris
Wkaryn Soderstrom
Moline
George Townsend
Ainsworth
Freida Beckey
Business College
Rock Island
Harold Pace
Muriel Hull
Jennie Robertson
Knoxville College
Fred Sehlung
Ottumwa
William Luckey
Robert
William
Iowa City
George Sellers
Spring Run
Charles Carter
Local Businesses and Lodges Directory Omnibus
Directory snippet lists private firms and offices with addresses and phones, plus lodge meetings for Washington Lodge No. 26 A F A M and Damascus Shrine No 10. It includes train schedules, freight and passenger connections, and Provident Mutual Life Insurance details with agent H. W. Hyde.
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Provident Mutual Life Ins. Co
Philadelphia
H. W. Hyde
Washington
BELL
Havre Social Club Picnic Set At Sun Set Park
The Havre Social club plans its annual picnic at Sun Set Park on Thursday August 1st if weather permits. Special invitation extended to former members and families.
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Havre
Sunset Park
County club and reunion notices alter schedule
The regular family country club dinner planned for Thursday Aug 18 is postponed indefinitely due to impassable roads. The Waggoner Gowey annual reunion moves to next Sunday Aug 21 at Brighton Park. The 1X club postpones one week to Aug 24 instead of Aug 17.
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Family Country Club
Waggoner-Gowey
Brighton Park
Dormitory Rent Drops at University of Iowa
Iowa City August 15 students face lower dormitory costs this year as rents fall 12 to 20 percent. Dean of men Robert Ferienow says lodging under special circumstances starts at 36 dollars per year with Quadrangle men’s dormitory rates well below last year’s average of 12 dollars and 50 cents a month.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Robert Fe.rienow
University Housing Committee
Bull gores man near Port Madison in deadly accident
John Wilson Karmer died early today from injuries sustained when he was gored late yesterday by an enraged bull near Port Madison Avenue. He was reported in critical condition at the scene before his death.
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Port Madison, Ave. 16
INS
John Wilson Karmer
Kidnapped El Paso Deputy Sheriff Freed in San Antonio
Deputy sheriff Joe Johns of Carlsbad New Mexico was kidnapped yesterday by two men and a woman. He was released in San Antonio after the trio was stopped near a farmhouse in Garisbad. When he opened the car hood to read the motor number, he was struck and dumped in the car. Residents heard two shots as the car fled, and rumors of Johns’ death circulated before confirmation of his release.
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EL Paso
Tex
Joe Johns
Carlsbad
N. M
San Antonio
Johns
Garisbad
Weather Outlook for Aug 15 to Aug 20
Webk’s Weather forecasts a period covering the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Expect varied conditions with potential heat and humidity. no major storms are indicated at this time.
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WEBK
Mississipp
Missouri
Funeral services for Matt Springman held Saturday
Funeral services for Matt Springman were held Saturday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home. Rev Carl W Klein of St Pauls Evangelical church presided. Pallbearers were Lloyd Lytle Ralph Dougherty Fred Neiswanger Ralph Junkin Boyd Herdo and Cc R Wilson. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
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M. Springman
Matt Springman
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Carl W. Klein
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Lloyd Lytle
Ralph Dougherty
Fred Neiswanger
Ralph Junkin
Boyd Jrerdo
Cc. R. Wilson
Elm Grove Cemetery
Beet crop contracts let for 350000 tons at Mt Pleasant
Contracts were let to gather and manufacture a record 350000 ton beet crop at Mt Pleasant Michigan. The project will employ about 790 persons for four months starting around September 15.
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BE. S. Hebner
Crawfordsville
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Edna
Jessie
Elizabeth
Leo Hoover
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Tommy
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Fred Bartholomew
East Main
Lynn
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Washington County
John Rodenhofer
Anamosa
Jones County
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Mechanicsville
O. K Scott
Ray Simpson
Louise Simpson
George Bartholomew
Donald
J. D. Smith
John Bodenhofer
Earl Smith
R.S. Miller
I. B Finnigan
Martelle
B. D. Crozier
Patricia
George
Philip Hammon
Lisbon
J. H York
M. L Kirkman
Cedar Rapids
Harold Kliopfenstein
Miss Hammer
Gertrude Hammer
Catharine Jane Hull
Isabelle Davis
Ezra Gardner
C. C. Gardner
Lexington Church
Jim Gardner
Dave Tipton
Clarence Timmons
C. Gardner
Gladys Simms
Martha Jean
Bruce Eyestone
Mt. Vernon
Roland Bowman
Walter Smith
West Liberty
W. S. Gardner
Rawlston Cr
George Miller
Maxine
Roy Gabriel
Barnie Gabriel Ot Wellman
Walter S. Bay
Gabriel
Wellman High School
Stanley Bash
Mercy Hospital
Louisa Counties
Rayon
Rayon Bloomers
Pete Soc
H. I. Ward & Co
Crpembkr
H. H. Bridge Club
Boice Kurtz
Wellman Cordelle
Martha Butler
Clyde Turkington
Matilda Letts
Adelia Letts
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Chiropractors
DR. Chas
Brown
Court House
DR. Off. Boller
Commercial Bank Corner
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John W. Applegate
City Hall
State Theatre
Osteopathic
Preston Letter
PD. D
Lemmon's Pharmacy Upstaire
Bes
Ralph W. Thompson Insurance
Malley
Ream & Carson Plumbing and Heating
Northlows Ave
Lemley & Yardnaurance
Washington National Bank
Hall
East Main St
Washington Lodge No
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Seymour
Allerton
Princeton
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L. Goodlander
J. ©. McKay
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W. Livingston and
FE. C. Richer
West Main St
Eherman
West Main St. Opporite Court House
Laithly
Ainsworth Office
Prairie Flower
Martha Thrasher
Prairie Plower
Mrs
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Daugh
Northern
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Great Plains
Barclay’s
van Camp
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