New Projects for Rural Homemakers by Farm Bureau
The Farm Bureau women's committee plans an educational program for rural homemakers in Washington County. Through the county extension service, fall and winter lessons cover cake decorating, home decorating color schemes, budget savvy accessories, and sickness care in cooperation with the county health unit. January and February focus on youth work and freezer foods, with a state fair booth and related activities highlighted.
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Farm Bureau Committee
Washington County
Farm Bureau Women's Committee
Farm Bureau
Herbert Campbell
John Skubal
Art Duensing
Hesseltine Families Reunite at Sunset Park
The 32nd Hesseltine family reunion was held Sunday at Sunset park with 93 attending. Officers elected: Gus Strum president, Mrs VWi Moriarty vice president, and beten Hesseltine secretary. The next reunion set for the third Sunday in Vagest at Sunset park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Ninty
Gus Strum
Vwi’ Moriarty
Beten Hesseltine
Roy
Raymond Moriarty
Vagest
Jeda Kephart
Winters
Calif
Hevel Hollen Zeldenrust
Ketchikan
Alaska
Homer Moriarty
Freeport
Ervin Willian
LeClaire
William Atkinson
Davenpor
Clarence Hesselting
Nelda Jean
Moline
Victor Holzworth
Davvesters
Harper Mroo
A. R. Strum
West Chipster
Roy Moriarty
Friendly Bible Class Dinner At Baptist Church
The Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church held a cooperative dinner and program in the church dining room Friday evening. Forty two members attended a meal hosted by Mr and Mrs Clyde Tucker and Mr and Mrs Clarence Goodwill. The president Mrs Clarence Rathmell led a brief business meeting and a reading from First Corinthians. The program featured Mr and Mrs Van Meter with Rev Longfellow directing songs and piano, Mrs Van Meter sharing notes on California Red Woods and the Nut Tree, readings by Mrs Howard Hays, a duet by Rev and Mrs Longfellow, and a demonstration of illustrated sermons. Lucille and Carol Forgey and Mrs Herbert Johnson attended as guests. Fresh iodine spots typically lift with soap and water. test fabric first.
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Friendly Bible Class
The
Baptist Church
Dinine
Clyde Tucker
Clarence Goodwilr
Clarence Rathmel
Corinthians
District DAR Meeting Set for September 16 in Oskaloosa
The Southeast district meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution will convene September 16 with Mrs. Harbison, district director, presiding in Oskaloosa.
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Dar
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Oskaloosa
Harbison
Oklahoma Guests Visit Friends Here
Mrs Henry Rathmel Carlton from Kremlin Oklahoma and Buddy Rathmel from Wichita Kansas visited relatives in Pleasant Hill and Washington. A Sunset Park picnic and tea at Mrs Ed Mayhew were held in their honor with several local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Swift
Pleasant Hill
Henry Rathmel
Carlton
Kremlin
Oklahoma
Buddy Rathmel
Wichita Polls
Kansas
Washington
Sunset Park
Vmro
Kenneth Watts
Hazel Alllman
Roseville
Howard Benn
Howard Caldwell
Carla
Ka Chalupa
Ed Mayhew
Mroo
At Swift
Howard
Dwight Letts
Danville
Everette Curtis
Cora
Post Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Schebler
Mrs Jerome Schebler of Davenport formerly Janice White was honored at a miscellaneous shower in Crawfordsville. Thirty one guests attended at the home of Mrs John White with gifts, bingo prizes, and refreshments provided by hostesses. Out of town guests included Mrs Lares Schebler and Patricia, and Mrs Gilbert Bouche of Phoenix. The couple wed August 5 at the Little Brown Church Nashua and reside at 109 South Thornwood Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Schebler
Davenport
Janice White
M.N. White
Crawfordsville
John White
David White
Jane White
Mere Lares Schebler
Patricia
Gilbert Bouche
Phoenix
Ariz
Little Brown Church
Nashua
South Thornwood
Mrs Steele Hosts Highland Social Club Meeting
Mrs. Elmer Steele hosted the Highland Social club on Friday afternoon with 15 members present. Guests included Marilyn Krotz Marilee Steele Mrs Floyd Johnson and several others. Vice president Mrs John Krotz led the meeting which opened with a roll call and no new committees were formed due to the president's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Steele
Highland Social Club
Marilyn Krotz
Marilee Steele
Floyd Johnson
L. EB. Johnson
Dora Greeian
Lucille Queek
John Krotz
Norman Havel Honoree At Parents Home Party
A party honoring Norman Havel for ten months of combat duty in Korea was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Havel. After a 30 day furlough he will report to Fort Custer Michigan for duty until October. Guests included the Havel family and friends from Riverside Fairfield East Moline and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Havel
Norman
Kores
Richard Havel
Fort Custer, Micb
Adolph Havel
Fred Havel
Faithe Geret
Riverside
Melo Havel
Emma
Pairfield
Roy Havel
Howard Applegate
Lorene Boone
Yvonne
Jack Petry
Francis
Albert Janecek
Josephine
Barbara Lasek
East Moline
Kenneth
Alma Havel
Chicago
Fishburn Descendants Mark 36th Reunion at Olds Legion
The 36th annual Fishburn descendant reunion met at the Olds Legion home with forty five attendees. A potluck basket dinner followed. Data sharing, record updates, and future organization plans dominated the business session led by J. J. Fishburn. Officers proposed for 1953 were John H. Huston chair, Preston Wolf vice chair, Lauder Kennedy secretary treasurer, and Mac Roth assistant. Next year’s reunion will be in Washington on the third Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Fishburn
Legion Home
Olds
Pasil Huston Sr
Sam J Miller
Jessie Fishburn
John H. Huston
Preston Wolf
Lauder Kennedy
Mac Roth
Washington
J. J. Fishburn
Edward Fishburn
Muscatine
Homer Bill
Sheffield
Gayle Huston
Des Moines
Basil Huston Jr
Vernon Pike
Pleasant
Daisy Benson
Mae Roth
Mary Fishburn
Opal Putnam
Basil Huston &Sr
Richard and
Ronald Huston
Richard Rew
Don Miller
Sam J. Miller
Sam Miller Sr
Attractive Toy Chest from an Old Trunk
An old trunk can be converted into an attractive toy chest or blanket storage box with quick drying enamel in a color matching the decor. Red, white and blue is effective for a toy chest.
Sausage Plan for Luncheon Chicken? Sausage plan tool
Sausage is a good solution to a luncheon problem. Heat plenty servings of country style sausage in 2 or tablespoons of water covered for about 20 minutes. Then remove cover and place canned peach halves in the pan to lightly brown. Cook sausage and peach halves until lightly browned. To serve place peach halves in center of a chop platter and arrange hot sausage around them.
Social Calendar Highlights Community Meetings and Gatherings
Village groups list weekly events across venues like Sunset Park and New Haven. Activities include potlucks at noon, club meetings, choir practice, picnics, and silent auctions, with specific times and host names such as Mrs. Stan ley Mangold and Mrs. Nola Faulkn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Circle
Victor Peiffer
Sunset Park
New Haven
Christian Church
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
P.m
Nola Faulkn
HBO Club
Karl Libe
Friendship Club
W. C. Federated Church
Little Flower Circle
P. Am
Virgil Lintz
Average Woman and Her Brassieres
A historical note states that the average American woman owns three brassieres for support and enhancement of her figure. The excerpt discusses undergarment ownership as a social measure of women’s fashion and propriety.
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Keith Barnes
Tom Gerdes
Wayne Norman
Korea
Yongam
Cholla Namdo
Washington State Bank
Washington, Iowa
J. E. Kupka
Fairfield
Ervin Simmering
John Simmering Jr
Ainsworth
Howard Hesseltine
A. H. Hesseltine
Nels Hanson
Horace Hesseltine
Ervin
Clarence
Ed Hesseltine
Harold
Harold DeVol
Nicola
Harmon
Philodendron Pathos
Nephytis
Loys
Wolf Floral Co
John Gammon
Mryle Henderson
Ethel Henderson
Carol
Richard Boor
Bessie Stewart
Marie
Nora Gammon
Howard Coldwell
Mary Rita McLaugehlin
Louisa County
Columbus Junction
John Gannon
Dora Jones
Thorntons
Christian Womens Fellowship
Helen
Schebler
Mrs. Steele
Highland
Ethel Steele
Fishburn
Germany
America
Hershy
Rothschild's
HJ Club
Roy Rotzinger
Bud Fields
Limoo
Fields’ Motor
Fields Motor Company
Dodge & Plymouth Sales & Service
Rothschild
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