Miss Campbell and Russell Boyles Wed in Illinois
Announcement of the November 25 1920 wedding in Peoria Illinois between Miss Charolett Campbell and Russell Boyles son of Ottumwa Iowa. Rev M J Campbell officiated at the double ring ceremony with Mrs M J Campbell and Marion Jr attending. The couple plans to reside in Ottumwa after February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charolett Campbell
B. F. Campbell
Russell Boyles
Orville Boyles
Ottumwa
Peoria, Ill
Rev
M. J. Campbell
Marion, Jr
Mexico
Boyles
Washington High School
Iowa Success Business College
C. W. Richards
Richard Stewart
Washington
Eouple
Ottumwa High School
Iowa Success Business School
John Deere
J. W. Baker Relief Corps Inspection Held
WEST CHESTER December 2 inspection day connected with the J. W. Baker Relief Corps regular meeting November 27. Local members with Mrs Hollinger and visiting members from the Washington corps attended a potluck lunch. Laura Schultz transferred in from Corps Noe 45 and Jennie Hennon transferred out. Committees reported relief and care for 25 persons costing 124.10, flowers 82.90, 90 sick visits, and 10.67 for patriotic instructor. The charter was draped in memory of members who died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
J. W. Baker Relef
Oninger
Washington Corps
Myrtle Walton
Marjorienbach
Fairfield
Dora Pulver
Cecile Robertson
Anna Duvall
Amanda Chesley
Hollinger
Ida Hough
Schmoeller
Mrs W Bradford Elected President of Friendly Social
Mrs W Bradford named president of the Friendly Social Club for the coming year at a meeting held yesterday in Mrs Elmer Kephart’s home. Seventeen members and one visitor, Wanda May Kephart, attended. Officers elected include Vernus Bradford president Watley Nicholson vice president Robert Kephart secretary Alice Easter assistant secretary Frank Mayhew treasurer Himmelrich reporter. A luncheon followed the business session chaired by president Mrs Sade Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly
Vernusradford
Watley Nicholson
Robert Kephart
Alice Easter
Frank Mayhew
M. Himmelrich
Elmer Kephart
Sade Benson
Wanda May Kephart
Busness
Rs Rote Lewis
Social calendar notice lists club meetings and events
Notices list upcoming social events and meetings for various groups including Rainbow Girls DeMolays Masonic Temple Friendly Circle Independent Club PEO and church women groups with times locations and hosts. items include dinners potlucks Christmas exchanges and officer elections with host names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
O. Mn
Dy Sessaghail
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Ella Crawford Hosts Rock Party in Ainsworth
Mrs. Ella Crawford entertained at a rock party Friday evening with fourteen attendees at three tables. Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Alcorn of Washington were among out of town guests who attended the one course luncheon. The Happy Hour club held its Christmas party at the Congress Hotel with sixteen members and former member Mrs. I. K. Beal of Monmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ella Crawford
W. L. Alcorn
Washington
Tas
Happy Hour Club
I. K. Beal
Monmouth, Ii
Congress Hotel
Jennie Hall
Nell Clegg
Regular Meeting and Officer Election Noted
Last night’s regular meeting proceeded with a business session and an installation for officers to be announced at that time. About fifteen members attended, followed by a social hour with sandwiches. The evening’s committee was Mrs William Matucha and Mrs Hurry Crone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Matucha
Hurry Crone
What Causes Epilepsy and Is There a Cure
A promotional booklet by the Educational Division at 551 Fifth Avenue New York invites readers to write for free opinions by famous doctors on epilepsy. The flyer promises the booklet while supplies last and is addressed to Dept D554.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Dept
Whist Club Meets at EK Bushek Home
Riverside report: Mr and Mrs Harry Bushek hosted the Whist club with guests to Monday evening. Five tables competed with high scores awarded to Mrs Kimo Knittel of Iowa City and R H Heitzman. Consolations went to Mrs C V Dautremont and William Knebel. travel prize to Mrs Dorothy Fitzsimmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Hhdward Bushek
Kimo Knittel
Iowa City
R. H. Heitzman
C. V. Dautremont
William Knebel
Dorothy Fitzsimmons
Elmo Knittel
D A R Chapter Receives Gifts For Ellis Island
The Daughters of the American Revolution held a 16 member meeting at Mrs. R E Shannon’s home. Gifts were collected for Bil’s Island and 1 dollar. A penny drive for Y W C A Christmas treats raised 68 cents. A future literary tea is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
R. E Shannon
J. F. Kurtz
Carol Forgey
Bil's Island
Lester Orr
Y Committee
Ways and Means
C. O. Davis
J. E. Lemmon
Julia Cavender
Bethlehem
Etna Dawson
Charles Grayson
E. C. Eicher
D A
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers at Meeting Tuesday
Royal Neighbors lodge elected officers at Woodman hall last night led by Miss Lillian Knottnerus as oracle and Mrs Nellie Moriarity as vice oracle. Other officers include Mrs Margaret Payne past oracle and Mrs Winnie Belter recorder with Mrs Mary DeWitt receiver. Lillian Knottnerus named delegate to state convention and Grace Stewart musician. Installation is set for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Woodman Hall
Lillian Knottnerus
Oracle
Nellie Moriarity
Margaret Payne
Winnie Belter
Mary DeWitt
Gertrude Walker
Flossie Long
Nettie Horn
Inner Sentinel
Emma Donovan
Outer Sentinel
May Miller
Grace Stewart
Lillian
Ek O W Club Plans Christmas Dinner for Dec 19
Ek O W club met at Mrs. Robert Dawson's home to plan a Christmas dinner to be held December 19 at Mr. and Mrs. Ed Crayson residence. Mrs. Lloyd Genger and Mrs. Harry Haney assisted in refreshments. the gathering followed a business session. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Ernest Garrett's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ek. O. W. Club
Ed Crayson
Robert Dawson
Lloyd Conger
Harry Haney
Cially
Ernest Garrett
A O J Guild Sews for Missionary Box
Seven members attended an A O J Guild meeting at Mrs. EB H Messer's home. After a pot luck supper they sewed for the missionary box and planned another session to finish the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. J. Guild
EB. H. Messer
Handcraft Groups Share Christmas Gift Ideas and Crafts
Handcraft section 1 met at Mrs. Myrtle Poole’s home with 14 members and 4 guests as Mrs. E. D. Morrison led in the absence of Mrs. Glen Holden. Mrs. Frank Carter presented handcraft samples while Irene Yard brought items from Hanson store for Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Poole
Frank Carter
Irene Yard
Hanson
Glen Holden
E. D. Morrison
W. B. Dupuis
Rachel Field
Clara Huber
Maine
Dupuis
Green Squire
Sidney Moore
Ella Gordon
M. J. Cruise
Nicola and
Harmon
Tl. M. Shaver
D. J Ross
Larson
Birthday Party Honoring Mrs Oral Norman Observed
About forty friends and neighbors gathered Saturday at Mrs. Oral Norman's home to celebrate her birthday. Pinochle on eight tables produced high scores for Mable Landau and Milford Anderson and low scores for Mrs Anna Landau and Wayne Arnold. The hostess was aided by Mrs L C Woodburn and others. The day also marked the eighth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charles Barthelow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral Norman
Mable Landau
Milford Anderson
Anna Landau
Wayne Arnold
L. C. Woodburn
Delbert Darnell
Ila Mae
Virginia Eckels
Billy Caldwell
Charles Barthelow
Mary Dorothy Roth and Emery Wenger Wed in Nebraska
Miss Mary Dorothy Roth of Washington and Emery Wenger of Wayland wed on Thanksgiving Day at 5 30 p m in Beaver Crossing Nebraska in the bride’s mother home. Rev William R Richer officiated with bridesmaids Clara Roth Anna Mae Miller and attendants Orle Wenger Jake Rensberger. The couple will reside on a farm near Wayland after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dorothy Roth
Washington
Emery di Wenger
Deve Wenger
Wayland
Henry Roth
Beaver Crossing
Nebr
William R. Richer
West Fairview
Clara Roth
Anna Mae Miller
Kalona
Orle Wenger
Jake Rensberger
Wellman
Ira Wenger
Margaret Wenger
Dave Wenger
Clarence Roth
Margaret
Barbara
Harold Veneer
Leonard Leiehty
John Roth
Anna Marie Miller
Sewing Date Yet To Be Decided
The sewing event remains without a fixed date as plans are finalized. Organizers anticipate confirming the schedule soon, but no official date has been set.
Masonic and Eastern Star Couples Hold Social Night
Husbands and wives from the Masonic order and Eastern Star gathered at the Temple for a social last night. About seventy five attended with Ruth Michels and JoAnn Michels performing dances, a junior college group presenting "Knives of Syria," and Carol and Doris Gray providing music. Refreshments were served by Mrs. G. W. Manassier and Mrs. Roy Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Order
Eastern Star
Temple
Harland Mead
Claude Tucker
Ruth Michels
Alice Blue Gown
JoAnn Michels
Betty
Syria
Carol
Doris Gray
G. W. Manassier
Roy Means
Washington Cleaners Lnt Food Sale Announcement
U P Ladies Aid announces a food sale at Washington Cleaners Ltd on December 5. Contributions may be made by calling Mrs. Wm Gibson or Mrs. Mabel Gray. Mrs Joe Porter serves as chairman. Messiah practice starts promptly at 8:15 PM at the M E church on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday Friendship Club
Alvin Shaw
W.F.M.S
M. E
East Washington Street
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Lawrence Wilson
East Main Street
Christian Missionary Society
T. A
Dinnee
Ebner
W.R.C
Washington Cleaners Lnt
U. P. Ladies Aid
Wm. Gibson
Mabel Gray
Joe Porter
Messiah
Birthday Celebrations in Douglas and East Highland Areas
Readers note several birthday celebrations today. Mrs Wallace Darnell and Mrs Andy Kauffman of Douglas celebrate, Dorothy Holland of East Highland also observes a birthday, Betty Lou Custer turns eleven, and Mrs Edith Faris marks another birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Darnell
Andy Kauffman
Douglas
Dorothy Holland
East Highland
Betty Lou Custer
Ed Custer
Edith Faris
Cootie Origin Tale Tied to Ecoutez Mishearing
The article recounts a trench era anecdote claiming the word cootie arose when a French soldier said ecoutez meaning listen and an American misheard it as the pest’s name. It notes the misinterpretation spread as soldiers shared the slang.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Campbell
Illinois
J. W. Baker Relief Corps
Mrs. W. Bradford
Friendly Social
Pythian Sisters
Hardy
Cedar Rapids
Lustre
Friendly Circle Club
Emil Finke
James Swift
P.E.O
Charles Thomas
South
Iowa Avenue
Delta Alpha
Kensington
Harvey Meek
West Main Street
Ladies Aid Society
St Pauls Church
M. KE
Rural Women's Club
Sam Bowser
White Shrine
Rose Reid
South Town Avenue
Country Club
Brida
Christin Ladies Aid Society
South Sunday School Room
Mra. C
Hil House
Whist
EK. Bushek Home
D. A. R. Chapter
Ellis Island
Dee
A.O.J. Guild
Mrs. Oral Norman
Emery J. Wenger
Nebraska
Masonic
O. E
Cootie
Ecoutez
Graham Department Stores
Washington, Towa
C. H. Guther
Oxford
Women’s & Growing Girls
Peter
Oxfords
New Fall
Grahams Department
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