Camp Fire group hikers return from Kamp Kory trek
Louise Hunt Dorothy Putnam Audrey Putnam Margaret Ralston and others with leaders Thelma Luther and Mrs George Dowell hiked from West Chester in three hours yesterday after noon. Wahwahtaysee members rode train to West Chester for hike home. Various locals and visitors attended gatherings and a church class social with travel news and upcoming plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Hunt
Dorothy Putnam
Audrey Putnam
Margaret Ralston
Lila Holden
Thelma Luther
George Dowell
West Chester
Kamp Kory
Wahwahtaysee
Social notes from St Louis and surrounding towns
Nellie Quinn Hoepfner visits her aunt Mrs Elizabeth Quinn Hicks while Mollie Quinn opts to extend her stay in St Louis. Burlington guests include Mrs Jack Gardner Mrs Ed Disque and Mrs A J Benner. Hart Michigan visitors Mable Mason Quail and son Robert come to see Wright relatives. Local moves include the Hall family to 1020 South Iowa Avenue. Comings and goings list many visits, anniversaries, and a 1939 notice from A Ruebsam. A commemorative commencement at Iowa State Teachers College honors 204 graduates with Vera Stutsman and Orlin Witting among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Quinn Hoepfner
St. Louis
Elizabeth Quinn Hicks
Mollie Quinn
Mable Mason Quail
Robert
Hart, Mich
T. J. Berdo
Hart
Wright
Michigan
T. J
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers College
Vera Stutsman
Orlin S. Witting
Washington
Maxine Foster
Railroads and the appeal of upper berths in steam era bunks
A historian notes that railroads faced with unpopular upper berths benefited from two tiered bunks, while large eastern steamships a century ago used three tiers. Ladders or climbing aids were needed only for top bunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historan
Expect Increased Enrollment This Year in Secretarial Training Course
The Washington junior college secretarial course, offered last year and well received by over twenty students and adults, is present planned to reappear with similar structure. Dean Mead notes rising inquiries from adults and students and predicts a larger class. the program aims for fast shorthand and typing progress with dictation and typing speeds improving through two semesters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College
Harland Mead
Gregg
McClure to open a New Barber Shop
Elmer McClure announces the opening of a barber shop located in the same building as A R B Sehmoeller Tailor Shop just north of Fred Stewart Hardware. With thirteen years of experience, the shop will begin with one chair and plans to expand to two chairs soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer McClure
A. R B. Sehmoeller
Fred Stewart Hardware
McClure
State Democrats Call August Meeting in Des Moines
Chairman Ed Birmingham called a Democratic state central meeting in Des Moines for August 30. He did not reveal the meeting’s purpose. Senators Clyde Leevdine and Guy M. Gillette are listed as attendees. The notice appears in the August 25 item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
4UP
Ed Birmingham
Clyde tLeevdine
Guy M. Gillette
Birmingham
Cornell Leader to Speak at Mount Vernon State Fair Service
Dr John B Magee president of Cornell College Mount Vernon will deliver the main address at the annual state fair religious service Sunday morning The event is sponsored by the Town State Council of Christian Education Also on the program Mrs Ida B Wise Smith national president of the Womens Christian Temperance Union and F F Faville former Town supreme court justice Dr Morehouse president of Drake University will preside
Not Optimistic About Oil Survey Findings Near Creston
Phillips Petroleum Co. vice president C. Brark reports seamographic survey work near Creston shows clear records but officers are not optimistic. He cautions it is too early to predict results and hopes to finish the survey by mid September or early October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
C. Brark
Phillips Petroleum Co
Stark
Local notes on community work and death in fall preparations
Roy Rowe hauls lime for Matt Chandler as Jake Litwitler’s wife completes a task. Dewey Hanley works at the state fair while locals mourn John Zillmer who suffered a long illness. A new school fence is up and preparations for the fall term are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rowe
Matt Chandler
Jake Litwitler
Dewey Hanley
John Zillmer
University of Minnesota officials report large dog food purchases
H A Mitchell chief in animal nutrition at the University of Minnesota says Neglovera of the United States buys about 500 million pounds of commercial dog food each year at roughly 26 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neglovera
United States
H. A. Mitchell
College of Agriculture
University of Minnis
Fresh Milk Delivery Through the Ages
House to house delivery of milk traces back to the Middle Ages when cows were driven from home to home and milked on the spot, ensuring absolute freshness for customers.
For Sale 1930 Model A Two-Door
A 1930 Model A two-door car is for sale in Brighton offered by Hubert Kasow Sky. The item appears in a local classifieds section with contact details likely available nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Kasowsky
Brighton
Meek Couple Welcome Daughter Connie Ler Wayne Hurst
Mr and Mrs Kalaten Meek of Washington announce the birth of a daughter this morning at 10 06 weighing 6 pounds ounces. The child is named Connie Ler Wayne Hurst. Josephine Wagsoner Peter Jupebluth and Evelyn Crish were dismissed yesterday from hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalaten Meek
Washington
Connie Ler Wayne Hurst
Routh
Engish
Josephine Wagsoner
Peter Jupebluth
Evelyn Crish
Brighton
Rev Donald Irwin Georgia Hill wed in Monmouth church
The ceremony united Rev Donald C. Irwin of Monmouth and Georgia Hill of Silvis at First United Presbyterian Church Moline with Rev A Campbell Baill ar officiating. Relatives attended a wedding dinner at Fiedler tearoom for thirty five guests. The couple will reside in Monmouth after September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. White
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Elizabeth Irwin
Moline
Donald C. Irwin
Monmouth
Georgia Hill
Walter RK. Hill
Silvis
Olters
Ruby
Hill
Irwin
Fiedler
Poemouth
Salary Boost Approved for State Mental Hospital Staff
Governor George A. Wilson and Comptroller Fred Porter approved the salary equalization program for state mental institutions. The plan calls for general wage increases and a 27 percent raise for workers, boosting monthly payroll from about 69,000 to 80,000. Main increases target doctors and nurses.
Engagement of Louise Coast to Thomas E. Perry Declared
Louise Coast daughter of Mrs. William Coast of Iowa City will wed Thomas E. Perry of Columbus Junction in October. The couple's families host prewedding events with dinners and showers as plans progress. Coast is a University of Iowa alumna and social welfare director. Perry is a Iowa University graduate and county attorney of Louisa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
William
Coast
Iowa City
Louise Coast
Thomas E. Perry
University of Town
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Fairfield
Perry
T. J. Perry
Williamsburg
University of Iowa
Phi Gamma Delta
Louisa County
Parday Relatives Meet in Pella for Annual Reunion
The Parday family gathered in Pella on Sunday August 20 for their yearly reunion. Rain forced dinner to be served in a shelter house but sunlight returned for photos and visiting. Several relatives attended including J A Pardun Panora. C J House Perry. Elwin Lewis Retha and Na. Everette Lewis Olive Lewis William. Harold Disney. Donald Duane Phyllis Darrel Dean Washington plus others. Two families were absent due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parday
Pella
J. A. Pardun
Panora
Willam Pardun
Orrin
Paul
Bertwin
Phyllis
Dorothy
C. J. House
Perry
Elwin Lewis
Retha
Everette Lewis
Olive Lewis
Willam
Harold Disney
Donald
Duane
Darrel Dean
Washington
Lytle Named to League Committees in 1939 1940
Waterloo reports Mayor Ralph Slippy of Waterloo has named the committees for the League of Municipalities for 1939 and 1940. Included is Waterworks and supply with Mayor R L Lytle of Washington among the appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ralph Slippy
Lews League of Municipalities
League
Waterworks
R. L. Lytle
Washington
Army revolt reported in Chile prompts siege authority
Santiago Chile August 25 The government asked the senate for power to declare a state of siege across Chile amid army disturbances. It said the Tacna regiment uprising had been put down and all approaches to central Santiago were closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
Senate
Tacna
Social Calendar notices include church event and club supper
Friday 8:30 at the Christian Church honors Rev and Mrs G R Eaton of Aurora. Sunday Friendly Circle Club picnic at Sunset Park. Monday Daughters of Union Veterans meet at 7:30. Ref A RR Baw al
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potinek Suitre
G. R. Eaton
Aurora
Friendly Circle
Sunset Park
Daughters of Union Veterans
Baw
Many Happy Returns Twins and Birthdays Noted
The notice celebrates multiple birthdays and twins including Janice and Joan Henry turning nine. Fred and Frank Dold of Coppock and Rome also celebrate. Eleanor Brining Mrs. F R Mauthbe Mrs. Marguerite Crail Donna Crone Shirley Ann Fry Leota Fishburn Dorothy Davidson and Marcia Jeanne Masson are among those cited for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice
Joan Henry
Fred Dold
Coppock
Frank Dold
Rome
Eleanor Brinning
F. R. Mauthbe
Marguerite Crail
Cincinnati
Ohio
Washington
Joe Falk
William Barth
Leota Fishburn
Dorothy Davidson
Marcia Jeanne Masson
Luncheon Honors Velma Booth Missionary Guest
Mothers and daughters in the Prairie bkler community held a one oclock luncheon in the church dining room. Velma Booth from Prairie Flower church was the guest of honor on furlough from China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Bkler
Church
Velma Booth
Prairie Flower Church
China
John Rittenhouse
Earl Booth
Harley Meyers
Strong
Marie Wiley
Carolyn Strong
Eva Mouser
Esther Smith
Martha Thrasher
Booth
Pupils Perform Piano Recital at West Chester Methodist Church
Elsie Bratten led a group of Chester pupils in a piano recital at West Chester Methodist Church yesterday afternoon. Six pupils missed due to illness. program included Flower Song, Everywhere Look, The Merry Go Round, Little Fairy, Birds in the Branches, and Chariot Racer with performances by Patricia Griffith, Dorby Ferguson, Ruth Duvall, Corinne Nicola, Penny Montgomery, and Jack Schulty among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Bratten
West Chester
Lange Patricia Griffith
Honey Chilé
Adama Sune
Patricia Griffith
Grand Mareh
Wollenhaupt
Dorthy Ferguson
Carew
Dorby Ferguson
Pesser Ruth Duvall
Lichner
Streabog
Mary Duval
Mrs. John Cherry Hosts Kolah Club Afternoon
The Kolah club met Wednesday at Mrs. John Cherry’s home with seven members and guests Mrs. Josephine Cherry Mrs. Godfrey Juzeler and Lydia Juzeler. After a brief business meeting a program followed featuring a walnut gathering and market prep report by Mrs. Juzeler and a talk on a Hussain minister’s imprisonment by Mrs. Speidel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
John Cherry
Josephine Cherry
Godfrey Juzeler
Lydia Juzeler
Juzeler
Oregon
J. Eespeidel
J. D. Quinn
Homemakers Club Meets with Mrs M Robertson
Six members of the Homemakers club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Marion Robertson. Mrs. Herbert Redlinger, the president, conducted a short business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Marion Robertson
Herbert Redlinger
Jeanette Strain Celebrates 94th Birthday in Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville Aug 24 Mrs Jeanette Strain celebrated her 94th birthday the towns oldest citizen born and raised here despite a wheelchair after an accident she remains cheerful and enjoys visits and jokes Audrey Coates and Dorothy Waters sang for her She is a member of the Three Quarter Century club. Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Cora McCoys home with plans for next year Congregational supper at the church drew a good crowd and a social time followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Jeanette Strain
Audrey Coates
Dorothy Waters
Christian Ladies Aid Postpone Ten Cent Social
The Christian Ladies Aid postponed their ten cent social to a later date. A business meeting followed with social time in the afternoon. Hostess Mildred Loder and Dorothy Neff served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ladies Aid
Iness
Mildred Loder
Dorothy Neff
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Mike Logan
Chicago Tribune
Lew Warren
Dave Elder
Mike
Wolf Floral CO
South Side Square
Juanita Mathers
George Bishop
Grace Peasley
Ozark Mountains
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Peasley
Mathers
Nola Faulkner
Marjorie
Olds
Supt
Nate Fields
Gons
James
Fields
Wapello
C. J. Shackston
Port Orchard
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Dave Lemon
W. F. Leppert
Canton Tr
Florida
Reister Bros
New Haven Bible School
Mr. Dewey
W. H. Spera
Bob
Decatur, Ill
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Roy Miller
Haze Rohrer
Feld
Cc. F. Long
Shirley Messer
W. F. Messer
A. E. Atchison
Mary and
Jean
Mary Marshall
Los An
Charles Ginn
Bane
Will Ginn
Delphi
Ind
Will Ginns
W. M Montgomery
Montgomery
Ainaworth
Ida Cavender
Rive Side
Mre
Alice Maa
Jack Gardner
Ed Disque
A. J. Benner
Burlington
Journal Office
Hugh Hall
Ainsworth
Iowa Avenue
Hall
Ed Bicher
Mace Body & Paint Shop
Una Lewis
May Belle’s
Carl House
Mace Body
F. Macon
Ralph LeMoine
Blaine
Sherilon
Kingsley and
Harlan
A. Ruebsam
Everett Stewart
Hanson's
Robert Maron
Nancy Smith
Harvey, St
Frank Kurty
Bobe Kurtz
Soc. Hansen's
David McCall
John Perdock
Bob Brewer
Billy Mason
Hob
Dave Livingston
Lioyd Duensing
Joe Lueder
Fiob Custer
Arthur Duensing
United Presbyterian Church
Lake McBride
Duensing
Mary Eilien Duensing
Ira Mae Darnell
Eugene D. Owen
Washington, D. C
Owen
Annabelle Jackson
Younes America
Edgar Sower
Chicago
Elder
L A. Warren
Hieo
Rukgaber
C. V. Grall
Ralph le Moine
Nira
Thy Mre Hanley
Donald Irwin
E. H. Wiegner
Columbus City
Columbus Junetton
William Dwinell
Thelma Crist
Jose Herr
Mo and M. Club
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Fu Lion
Colette Colette
Don
Bevin Fentonins
Maomday
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Donna Crone
Chester
Jack Schulty
Miss Bratten
The
Sparkling Brook
Anthony Simple
Simon
Simpson Wilma Kleese
Ethel May Schottische Elsworth
Wilma Kleese
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Lipper
Schaeffer
Nicola
Harmon
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