U P Mission Group Meets at Tripp Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met at Nellie Tripp's home with ten members and one guest Mrs N B Lease. Devotions themed Assurance Concerning the Reward of Labor and Watchman on the Tower. Mrs Acheson discussed Watchman sees America and a Detroit girl who founded a large mission. Clippings noted colored infantry and eastern church efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Nellie Tripp
N. B. Lease
Fred L. Stewart
Jean Acheson
America
America’’ Was Discussed By Mrs. Acheson
Missionary Magazine
Woman's General Missionary Society
Washington
C. H. Bogle
Long Beach
Calif
Acheson
Mary Pauls
Detroit
Mich
Helen Fulton
Ed J. Sam
McKinley Indian Mission
Washington State
Tama Reservation
Albert Simpson
E. M. McConaughy
Chicken Supper for V F W Post Draws Hundred
A V F W post and auxiliary held their annual fried chicken supper for about 100 attendees at the K C hall due to bad weather. John Pehler, post commander, treated all to ice cream. after the meal, dancing and cards provided entertainment. committee members included Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Swift, Mrs. Dave McGaffey, and Mr. Pehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W. Post
K. C. Hall
Sunset Park
John Pehler
Post
Bernard Walker
Tom Swift
Dave McGaffey
Pehler
Glenn Thompsons Host Club Evening Meeting
Glenn Thompson and wife hosted a ladies and mens bridge evening at their home. Mrs Clive Gray won the high score among women while Dell Walker captured the men’s high prize. Mrs Dale Jones and Mrs Dell Walker aided in refreshments. Jones to host next afternoon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Thompson
Clive Gray
Dell Walker
Dale Jones
Thompson
City Missionary’s Outreach Highlights In Nine Months
Mrs Frances McMillan Ferguson, a city missionary in Los Angeles, spoke through Mrs R L Livingston about her extensive work. She conducted 2035 calls in nine months, delivering lectures and teaching Sunday school, filling the pulpit, and giving addresses. Mrs Nora Ebner led the business meeting in the president’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Livingston
Frances McMillan Ferguson
Los Angeles
Calif
Ferguson
John Stewart
Nora Ebner
Russell Hell
Social Calendar Highlights Local Gatherings This Week
Sunshine Community club hosts fried chicken supper at Don Wyllie home at 6 30 p m with pot luck items and beverages provided. Country club hosts potluck dinner at 6 30 p m in the So Clubhouse Pleasant Hill. Sunday school Wienie at noon Roy Kephart pasture invites baskets. Friday Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary society meets 2 30 p m Mrs W R Gross 522 West Washington Street. WRC family picnic 6 30 p m at Sunset Park GAR hall if weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
Don Wyllie
Country Club
Pleasant Hill
Wienie
Roy Kephart
Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society
W. R. Gross
West Washington Street
W.R.C
Sunset Park
Hall
New Haven Ladies Aid Plans September Chicken Pie Supper
The New Haven Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Roscoe Robertson's home with ten members four guests and eight children. A business meeting led by Mrs. Rathmel set plans for a September 12 chicken pie supper and a September 18 meeting with Mrs. Glenn Little. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and her daughters Mrs. Hough and Mrs Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Roscoe Robertson
W.R.C. to Have Picnic on Friday
The Woman's Relief corps plans a picnic for all members and their families Friday evening in Sunset Park. If weather fails, the event will be moved indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Coms
Sunset Park
Swift Family 25th Reunion Held in Sunset Park
Sunset Park hosts the twenty fifth annual Swift descendant reunion for Thomas and Mary Cronin Swift. A dinner was served at the pavilion at one o clock with about fifty five relatives. New officers chosen by standing vote include President Ettienne Spenser and Vice President Katherine Flynn. Next reunion set for August 31 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Thomas
Mary Cronin Swift
Howard Wittri
Bill Bruty
Maurine Swift Badham
Ettienne Spenser
Katherine Flynn
Violet Flynn
Frank Wheelan
Omaha
Bert Murray Mleigman
Hollywood
Jim Duffy
Catherine Swift
Clare Sullivan Smith
St. Louis
Missouri
Smith
T. O. Swift
Robert
Eleanore
Leon
Everette Swift
Elizabeth Swift
Pat Swift
Mary
Jane Bruty
Kathleen
Leo
Cynthia Lynne
California
Maude Kennedy
Chicaro
Damaris and
Kaye
Birthday Celebrations in Journal’s Three Quarter Century Club
Rosa Barnett marks 88th birthday among club members as the Journal lists well wishers including Ed Conner J H Timmerman Marjorie Faulkner and others. Also noted is Sarah Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs L G Bailey Davenport and John Charles Kennedy’s ninth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Rosa Barnett
Sarah Bailey
Ed Conner
J. H. Timmerman
Marjorie Faulkner
Ray Phillips
Fred Zieglowsky
M. DP. Work
Ed Custer
Winifred Ragan
John Charles Kennedy
Vodicka Spevecek Descendants Reunion at Riverside Park
The Vodicka Spevecek descendants announce a reunion set for Sunday September 1 at Riverside Park. A Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 9 30 AM at 311 South Avenue C hosted by Mrs Martha Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vodicka- Spevecek
Riverside Park
Presbyterian Cottage
Martha Gordon
South Avenue C
Club Members and Guests Entertained in Garrett Home
Mrs Frnest Garrett entertained six E O W club members and eight guests last evening. A birthday party for three members, Mrs Garrett Mrs Amos Norton and Mrs Everett Stewart, is planned for Friday September 12 at Mrs Robert Dawson's home. Osther Hayes assisted in serving refreshments. Next meeting hostess will be Mrs Laura Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frnest Garrett
E.O.W. Club
Garrett
Amos Norton
Everette Stewart
Robert Dawson
Osther Hayes
Starrett
D. W. McClure
Iva Simpson
Ida Hayes
Wayland Resident Undergoes Eighth Blood Transfusion
Allen Wenger, a Wayland resident, received his eighth blood transfusion Tuesday morning at Memorial hospital in Mt. Pleasant where he has been a patient. Mrs. Ezra Wittmer reports the update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Rte
Allen Wenger
Memorial Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs. Falk Hosts Birthday Dinner for Club
Mrs Joe Falk celebrated her birthday with seven members of the Birthday Club at her home. A lavender and white theme framed the chicken dinner served by her daughters Helen and Clara and cousin Kurt Hess. Afterward guests enjoyed bridge. Gifts were presented to the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Falk
Birthday Club
Wenger in critical condition amid hospital updates
The report says Wenger remains critically ill though improving with a Tuesday transfusion expected to boost recovery. Separately Velma Roth returned to Gosh en after a two week vacation with her mother and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenger
Velma Roth
Goshen
Ida Miller
Nebraska
Joseph Widmer
Jason
Shirley
Milford
Woodriver
Neb
Mary Jantzi
John Conrad
Relatives Recall Visit By Fannie Quaiffe
Sadie Henss and friends recount a week spent with Fannie Quaiffe who returned Sunday to her home in Ionia after a stay at the Warren Bergh residence last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rhum
Gordon Rhum
Rhum
Wellsbore
Lezerne
Leora Sauerteix
Arthur Henss
Janet
Chicago
Unti
Sadie Henss
Key
Fannie Quaiffe
Ionia
Warren Bergh
Knotek Reunion Set for Sunset Park in Washington
A Knotek family reunion is announced for Sunday September 1 at Sunset Park in Washington 16718. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos and memories for shared time and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein’s
Tye
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U. P
V.F.W. Group
Glenn Thompsons
Alco
Klein Klothing Ko
Men & Boys
New Haven Ladies Aid
Picnie
Swift Family
Rosemary Club
Garrett Home
Harry
Widmer
Wayland Park
Orval Meyer
Elaine
Billy
Near Riverside
Cleo Ely
Inman
Kansas
Clarence Schlatter
Lydia E. Pinkham
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