Local notes from Sigourney and region linger on family ties
The column lists regional names and happenings including Mrs Schrimp and daughter of Sigourney, Mr and Mrs Shuman, in-law connections to Mrs Shuman, and a near bridge incident involving a Mr Schrimp. It notes ministers from nearby towns attending a Des Moines regional conference with several reverends named. A bazaar and dinner event is announced for December 11. Travel plans, visits, and family chatter fill the page with numerous local names and households mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C S
Gilbert Schrimp
Kgil Dawson
Little
Sigourney
Will Shuman
Roberts
Shuman
Rimp
John Wooley
Ottumwa
Macon
Iowa
IF. Schwartz
C. E
Des Moines
J. Jerkins
Kalona
Paul B
Lone Tree
Noland
Brighton
W. S. May
Humbe
Keonee
Sigour
Harry Ma
Harry Mayo
Bureau
Roosevelt
W. J. Bush
Joe Knotek Wader
Glenn Holden
John Rath
Joan of Ainsworth
Mt. Pleasant
J. Davidson
Wood
D. C. Fulton
Edwin Davidson
Everett Simpson
F. Riley
Davenport
Lucy Wilson Errett
Ruth
River Forest
L. Wilson
Hospital Discharge Highlights Local Resident
Vernon Beatty of River was discharged yesterday from Washington hospital. Glen Cuddeback was discharged as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Beatty
River
Washington Hospital
Glen Cuddeback
Goodfellows drive invites support for needy families this Christmas
Readers urged to join the Goodfellows by sending a donation via coupon or dropping by the Evening Journal Goodfellows Department. Food donations are welcome and should be left at the YMCA by December 22, with contact number 23 for pickup. Include names and addresses of needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Goodfellows
Goodfellow
Evening Journal Goodfellow
Tom Noller Dies Funeral Tuesday
Tom E. Noller, a Sigourney buyer and shipper of stock, died Saturday night in Rochester after a major operation. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon in Sigourney. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dupuis announced the death, noting his prominence in Keokuk and Washington counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Dupuis
Tom E. Noler
Sigourney
Keokuk
Washington
Noller
Rochester
Katherine Cornell Arrives With Pet Dachshunds
Des Moines report notes Katharine Cornell, famed as America's first actress, arriving with two grown dachshunds. She plans to air her pets and performs Romeo and Juliet at Shrine Auditorium that night. Other brief items include local hospital and road junction updates.
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Des Moines
Katharine Cornell
America
Miss Cornell
Shrine Auditorium
Birthday greetings from the Three-Quarter Century club
Mrs. Mary E. Deuel marks her 81st birthday today as a longtime member of the club. Born in 1864 in this county she reflects on a long life. Janice Kelly of Batavia celebrates her third birthday as granddaughter of Washington residents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Kelly. Arthur William Lambert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, born December 9. Ruth Morrow also observes a birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Deuel
Janice Kelly
Batavia
J. M. Kelly
Washington
Arthur William Lambert
Arthur Lambert
Dee. 9
Officers Elected by Linger Longer Club
The Linger Longer club elected officers at a meeting hosting 15 members and 3 guests at Mrs. Joe Nebergall’s home. New officers include President Mrs Ralph Waggoner Vice President Mrs George Bartholomew Secretary Mrs Joe McGraw and Treasurer/Reporter Miss Mabel Dill. Guests were Mrs Leslie Gates Mrs Alva Nebergall and Miss Fannie Gilbert. A baby blanket was given to Jo Ann Fulton and Robert Leo Marie. A one course luncheon followed. The January meeting will be a family dinner at Mr and Mrs James Combs.
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Linger Longer Club
Ralph Waggoner
George Bartholomew
Joe McGraw
Mabel Dill
Joe Nebergall
Leslie Gates
Alva Nebergall
Fannie Gilbert
Jo Ann Fulton
Harold Fulton
Robert Leo Marie
Leo Marie
Nebergall
James Combs
Prairie Flower Mission announces December meeting details
Prairie Flower Mission circle will meet Thursday December 12 at Mrs. C E B Strong home for an all day meeting and pot luck dinner. Group 1 bring dessert Group 2 salads Group 3 vegetables. Bring table service bread butter sandwiches and a Christmas exchange gift. Presbyteria cottage prayer meeting at Mrs. Leigh Foster West Monroe Street 9 50 Wednesday morning. Grand Prairie school program postponed to Wednesday evening if roads permit Ruth Gideon teacher. WV F W regular meeting Tuesday night December 10 1942
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Prairie Flower Mission Circle
C. EB. Strong
Presbyteria Cottage
Leigh Foster
West Monroe Street
Grand Prairie School
Ruth Gideon
Homecoming and Christmas Programs for Fortnightly Clubs
A detailed note reports three American Home departments planning Christmas programs and a homecoming party at Mrs. Frank L. Wilson's home. Speakers include Mrs. Harlan McCreedy on Wise Spending for Christmas Gifts and Mrs. Fred Neiswanger on Christmas Puddings, with other readings and carols arranged by section leaders and demonstrations committees.
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American Home Department
Frank L. Wilson
M. L. McCreedy
L. W. Bomberger
Brighton
E. M. Pierce
H. G. Miller
Wilson
American Home Department 2
Acheson
American Home Department 1
Jennie Acheson
J. O. Matthews
Mrs. Ted Crone Elected Head of W R C
The Woman's Relief Corps elected officers on Saturday with Mrs. Ted Crone named president and Mrs. J D Dayton junior vice president. Other officers include Mrs. R H McCarty treasurer Mrs O O Schmitt chaplain Mrs Will Sickles conductor Mrs Mary Maxwell guard and Mrs Doug Page patriotic instructor. Installations set for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Relief Corps
Ted Crone
J. D. Dayton
R. H. McCarty
Dan Rohrer
Oo. &. Schmitt
Will Sickles
Mary Maxwell
Doug Page
Ed Gray
Clyde Pratt
A. B. Schmoeeller
Glenn Hayes
Fourth Ward
Treasury
Missionary Groups Meet at Ainsworth
In Ainsworth on December nine, several groups discuss home missions. The United Presbyterian Woman’s Home Missionary Society met with Mrs. A E Sands. lesson lead by Mrs. W S Smylie. The Methodist Church unit met with Mrs. George Reaney. topic Under Southern Cross South America. Glad Hand Society held by Mrs Ethel Davis with program led by Mrs Mary Townsend and others discussing Home Missions and American ideals. Lunch by Mrs Mabel Keiper and Mrs Doris Orris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Woman's Home Missionary
Saiety
United Presbyterian Church
A. E. Sands
W. S. Smylie
Sharpe
Washington
Methodist Church Unit
Women’s Foreign § Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
George Reaney
A. J. Shook
E. K. Anna
Glad Hand Society
Glad Hand Missionary Society
Ethel Davis
Mary Townsend
Jessie Presely
Emma Walker
America
Elizabeth Porter
Townsend
Marie Colthurst
Annie and
Wilkes
Mabel Keiper
Doris Orris
Married Teachers Donate Toys for YWCA Party
Members of the Married Teachers club collected Christmas toys at their Saturday night party to donate to the YW for the children's event. The gathering followed a dinner at the North Side cafe hosted by Dean and Mrs. Harland Mead. Entertainment was by Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Biekel with the Meads. home made candy was served. Four teen members attended.
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Y. W
Dean
Harland Mead
North Side
W. F. Biekel
Meads
Mead
Social calendar listings for week of community events
Notices for the social calendar run through Monday morning with multiple groups including Literature dept evening section and booster club gifts. Recurring events cover church, women’s societies, junior mission, holiday parties, and local clubs with locations in West Main St and various parish houses.
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George Rudiger
West Main
Rachel Negus
Golden Wedding of L. B. Wards Observed Today
Mr and Mrs Levi Berkeley Ward celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Married Dec 9 1885 in Washington County and spent most of their life in Davenport with children in Davenport and Duluth Minn They left for Omaha to visit their son Major Lee H G Ward and wife today.
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Levi Berkeley Ward
Washington
Davenport
Omaha
Lee H. G. Ward
Ray McConnell
Earle Pd, Parke
Duluth
Minn
Queen Esther Girls of West Chester Plan Program
West Chester December 9 The Queen Esther girls announce a special program to be given by the group. The event details follow in the article, highlighting community involvement and a scheduled performance.
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Queen Esther Girls of
West Chester
Y W Reception Planned for Tomorrow at Y W Room
Y W members and guests are invited to a reception in the Y W room from 2 30 to 5 6 p m and 7 30 to 9 tomorrow. Y W board members will be hostesses.
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Y. W
Prairie Flower Mission Circle Meets Thursday
The Prairie Flower Mission Circle will hold an all day meeting Thursday December 2 at Mrs. C E Strong home. Gifts will be exchanged and members to bring their own table service and bread and butter sandwiches. Food donations will be distributed by group with desserts salads and vegetables.
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Prairie Flower Mission Circle
C. E. Strong
Bread Baking Talk Boosts C L Club Meeting
The C L club heard a Farm Bureau lesson on bread baking by Mrs. Will Richards at Mrs. Ralph Morris's home last week. Twelve members and guests including Mrs. Will Day and Mrs. Harold Pierson attended. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from several members. The Christmas exchange is set for Tuesday December 17 at Mrs. Richard Stephens's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Club
Farm Bureau
Will Richards
Ralph Morris
Will Day
Norman
Harold Pierson
David Stapp
Manford Rabenold
Richard Stephens
Rainbow Girls Send Toys to Shriners Hospital
Rainbow Girls made stuffed toys Saturday to be sent to the Shriners Crippled Children's hospital in Minneapolis. The girls also bought additional toys after a luncheon at the Masonic temple. The next Rainbow meeting is scheduled for next week at 7 30 p m at the Masonic temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow
Shriners’ Crippled Children’s Hospital
Minneapolis
Masonic Temple
Masohie Temple
19th Century Club Meeting at Mrs Richer’s
Mrs BE C Richer hosted the 19th Century club on Saturday with Miss Helen Wilson reviewing Ellen Glasgow's Vein of Tron. The group collected 2.96 for the YW Christmas treat and planned an event at West Chester Methodist Church at 7:30 Wednesday evening with vocal and instrumental numbers, readings, and a 10 cent admission plus home made candy for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. C. Richer
19Th Century Club
Helen Wilson
Ellen Glasgow
A. Anderson
Frank Am. Miller
West Crester
Mission Groups Plan Joint Meetings Tuesday Evening
Baptist Young Women's Missionary society and Alma Hearne Holland Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet jointly at 7 30 Tuesday evening at the Baptist church by invitation of the Baptist society. A special program is planned with contributions by both groups. The Doreas society of St. Paul's Evangelical church also meets at the parsonage with ten cent gifts exchanged.
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Frank L. Wilson
Booster Club
Club
Martin Whittaker
Lewis Baker
American Home Dept
Orphan's Home
Byron Snide
Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society
Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Baptist Society
Doreas Society of
St. Paul’s Evangelical Church
Living Lake PTA Hearing J L Stewart On Legislation
Rep E L Stewart will address Living Lake PTA Tuesday at 7 30 p m on legislation A Washington high school boys quartet will sing A piano duet by Mrs Adolph Larson and Arylus and a piano solo by Frances Whisler are planned The lesson on The Use of Money will be given by Mrs Cloyce Stewart Refreshments served by Mrs Glen Thompson and Mrs Everett Stewart
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E. L. Stewart
Living Lake P. T. A
Washington High School Boys
Adolph Larson
Arylus
Frances Whisler
Cloyce Stewart
Glen Thompson
Everett Stewart
The Maytag Company and Newton Lows
A brief line notes The Maytag Company and Newton highs and lows referencing historical context from 1693 origins and modern manufacturing. As OCR text, it hints at a history of the Maytag firm and Newton location with time markers.
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THE
Maytag Company
Newton, Lows
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