Local People and Visits Highlight Weekend in Monmouth
Edward W Johnson and Ab rney Lauder of Monmouth spent yesterday here with Johnsons. Louise Porter visited Catherine Masson at the University in Iowa City over Sunday. Several residents moved, hosted visitors, and attended the Iowa Monmouth basketball game. Esther Hay spends days in Burlington for pre nup events. Jet Little visits with parents while attending college in Burlington. Air port inquiries reveal D A Hansen, aviator friend of Binkert. Various locals plan events and music programs at the University of Iowa nurses home in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Porter
Iowa City
Catherine Masson
Rain gear donated to junior high safety patrol
The Washington County Safety Council provided rubber rain coats coats and rain hats for the junior high safety patrol members to wear directing traffic in wet weather. Current patrol members include Santos Fernandez and Arlo Burham as reported by resident George Mohr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Safety Council
George Mohr
Il.eorhe
Santos Fernandez
Arlo Burham
Cafe Man Hurries to Denmark as Mother Lays Dying
Paul Larson of Clarinda rushes to his mother’s bedside in Denmark after learning she is gravely ill. He had planned to visit Danish relatives next summer but changed plans to depart immediately. Larson immigrated to America in 1915.
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Clarinda
Denmark
Paul Larson
Clarinda Cafe
Larson
America
White House Visitors Bring Nan Honeyman to Roosevelt
President Roosevelt hosts a steady stream of callers at the White House with notable guest Nan Honeyman, congresswoman from Oregon, among those seen by the capital camera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
White House
Capital
Nan Honeyman
Oregon
Ottumwa Move Marks New Home for Tomlins
Mr and Mrs John Tomlin moved their furniture to a new Ottumwa residence after arriving from Ottumwa last evening. The item notes social rounds and local movement within the city. Other short items mention a marriage license issued to William M Eddy and Virginia De Walsche in Moline Illinois and various local visits by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tomlin
Ottumwa
William M. Eddy
Virginia de Walsche
Moline, Ill
Fresh eggs selling at 23c per dozen
Reister Bros advertise fresh eggs at 23 cents per dozen with address 255tf for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reister Bros
Daladier Wins Confidence Vote In Parliament
Paris reports Premier Daladier won a decisive confidence vote as the chamber backed his domestic and foreign policies. The 315 to 241 tally endorsed his national recovery program, tough anti-strike measures, and the Franco German appeasement approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Daladier
Chamber of Deputies
Fellers Driver's License Restored Pending Appeal
DES MOINES Bob Feller American league pitching star won a temporary restoration of his driver’s license through filing a notice of appeal to the state supreme court. His license had been suspended for 90 days after a speeding conviction of 87 miles per hour, with a $100 fine and the permit suspended by the motor vehicle department on the judge’s advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Bob Feller
State Supreme Court
Feller
Motor Vehicle Department
Reception for Bethel minister attended by 120
About 120 people attended a reception last night at Bethel church for the new Bethel minister Rever end Robeson. The program featured piano solos and duets by local musicians, a mate quartet, Walker trio, remarks by church members, and refreshments by the Junior Bible class women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bethel
Reverend Robeson
Bethel Church
Ray Lambert
Floyd Letts
Poor Little Lamb
Wes Meyer
Ernest Meyer
Maurice Meyer
Charles Rothlisberger
Dorothy
Alice Walker
Lois Fitzgerald
Gladys Wolfe
Walker
Mary
Marjorie
Jean Walker
F. W. Fastwood
Rey
Mrs. Robeson
Local births and hospital notes from area
Mr and Mrs George Chalupa welcomed a son born at 10 10 last night weighing eight pounds two ounces Arnold Pence of Wellman was admitted for a fractured ankle Mrs J F Flanagan and baby daughter Rose Marie were dismissed this morning Mrs Clarence Jackson admitted for observation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chalupa
Arnold Pence
Wellman
J. F. Flanagan
Rose Marie
Clarence Jackson
Mrs G Juzeler Tells Club About Her Oregon Trip
The Friendship club met at the Davis sisters home with eighteen members and two guests. Mrs Godfrey Juzeler described her Oregon visit and farming produce noting English walnuts prunes apples and potatoes. Grace Shaw and Mrs Lily McCartney planned Christmas entertainment and gifts were exchanged beneath a lit tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Davis Sisters
Godfrey Juzeler
Oregon
Grace Shaw
Lily McCartney
H H Club Elects Officers for Year
The hk H club elected officers for the new year at a Thursday meeting at Mrs. William Bell’s home. Officers chosen included Mrs. Maurice Libe president, Mrs. D Blanchard vice president, Mrs. William Bell secretary, Mrs. W C Hesseltine assistant secretary, Mrs. F D Walker treasurer, and Mrs. Spencer Reed reporter. A Christmas party was planned at the Blanchards’ home and eleven members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hk. H. Club
William Bell
Maurice Libe
D. Blanchard
W. C. Hesseltine
F. D. Walker
Spencer Reed
Louis Rath
Dick Blanchard
Bell
Estella Shuman
California
Nell
Libe
William C. Hesseltine
Entertainers Host Potluck and Pinochle Night
Mr and Mrs Earl Berkshire hosted friends at their Wayland home on Thursday evening with a 6 30 potluck supper followed by pinochle at four tables for entertainment and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Berkshire
Wayland
Presbyterians Aid Groups Hold Friday Meetings
Three groups of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid met yesterday afternoon. Group 2 met at Mrs. C. F. Anderson's home with twelve members and one guest. devotional by Mrs. Fred L. Moore and program by Mrs. Lawrence Wilson included a Christmas story and carols. Group 3 hosted eight members and two guests at Mrs. Glenn Wilson's, with devotional by Mrs. F. W. Fastwood. business led by Mrs. Wilson in absence of leader Mrs. John Lemmon. Group 4, hosted by Mrs. Leland Carris with eleven members and two guests, planned the bazaar and turkey dinner. Mrs. Ivan Rehmel read a Christmas story and led carols. piano solos by Bonnie Simpson and Jean Atchison under Mrs. Henry Shields. refreshments by Mrs. Rehmel and Mrs. Carris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
C. F. Anderson
Fred L. Moore
Lawrence Wilson
T. R. Gillespie
Bessie Wead
Glenn Wilson
F. W. Fastwood
Leland Carris
Ivan Rehmel
Elsie Bratten
Bonnie Simpson
Jean Atchison
Henry Shields
Mrs Will Busby Hostess to Club
Mrs Will Busby was hostess to the HS club Thursday afternoon with thirteen members and several guests. Plans were made for a Christmas party December 20 at Mrs Ethel Steele's home. Refreshments were served. Mrs Mary Chalupa invited the club to her home for an all day meeting January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Busby
HS. Club
Ethel Steele
Cleveland Visitor Returns After Family Visit
Tom Holland of Cleveland Ohio visited his mother Mrs W A Holland and sister Faye and other relatives this morning. He will return to Cleveland tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Holland
Cleveland
Ohio
W. A. Holland
Faye
Washington shoppers visit local stores today
Mrs. J. W. Evans of Wyman Grace Hebel of Wayland Mrs. Harry Pearson of Ainsworth and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tremmel of Bigourney were among Washington shoppers observed in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Richer
J. W. Evans
Wyman
Grace Hebel
Wayland
Harry Pearson
Ainsworth
Jack Tremmel
Bigourney
Washington
Wellman Couple Honored On Golden Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Val Wagamon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family at the home of their daughter Oral Moore northwest of Wellman. The event featured a noon turkey dinner, a long table of relatives, white wedding belts and a large cake as centerpiece. The Wagamons, married December 19, 1888, have long resided near Wellman and are active in the Methodist church and local lodges.
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Wellman
Val Wagamon
Oral Moore
Wagamon
Inlaws
Grant Griffith
Perry Wagamon
Chas, Wagamon
Lucinda Geyer
Doll Leitsinger
Lena Wagamon
Oral Mooer
Olive
James Wagamon
Louise
Alice
Virginia
Keota
John Miller
Rodney Manley
Marilyn
Muscatine
Ed Hahn
Barbara
Nancy Lee
Himwood
W. R. Stricker
Washington
Elizabeth Griffith
Keokuk County
John
Priscilla Griffith
Washington County
Mr. Wagamon
Kathryn Wagamon
Cedar County
Wellman Methodist Church
Wellman I. O. O. F. Lodge
Wellman Rebbekahs
Wagamons
Wellmen Rebekahs
Noble
Ralph Bringman
Dewey Hoefert
Treacurer
Theo
Zillmer
Nellie Eckhardt
Val Wagaman
L. BE. Fleming
Ladies Embroidery Club
A_eili
Mra. H
Rugg
Guy Moothart Dee
Morse
Charles Brown
Lavetta
Helen Morse
Grace Miller
Gladys Miller
Wilma Kaben
Margaret Irvin
Maggie Nicola
Fred Miller
Brooklyn
Paul Hann
Beatrice Wilson Hosts Pre Nuptial Party In Clinton
Mrs. Dorothy Schmoeller and Mrs. Laurence De Witt co hosted a shower for Beatrice Wilson at De Witt home. Games determined high and low scorers with gifts presented to the honoree. Yellow and white details color the refreshments as the bride elect’s wedding to Carroll Halligan is set for December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Schmoeller
Clinton
Laurence DeWitt
Beatrice Wilson
Bea
Carroll
Miss Wilson
Carroll Halligan
Lone Tree
Community Social Calendar Highlights Christmas Activities
A dense list of December events across clubs and churches. Meetings include Bible department gatherings, women’s missionary nights, DeMolay and G A R sessions, and plans for Christmas exchanges, baskets, and potlucks at multiple venues such as West Chester M E church and the Masonic Temple.
School and club notices from December events
Announcements list: Fairview school program December 15 with hot lunch and Evaelyn Marek as teacher. White Oak school Dutch Creek Township program December 15 at 8 pm with Thelma Benson as teacher and homemade candy. K C regular meeting December 12 led by J M Kelly. West Chester Pythian Sisters meet December 13 with officer elections and refreshments. Shiloh school December 14 at 8 pm with hot lunch and Doris Bandicott as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Evelyn Marek
White Oak School
Dutch Creek Township
Thelma Benson
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Shiloh
Doris Bandicott
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Holds Christmas Meeting at Schulty Home
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. LeRoy Schulty's home with 14 members present. Officers were re-elected: Helen Stransky treasurer, Mary Oldfield president, Jamnita Stransky VP, Maria Oldfield secretary. New Year dinner planned, gift exchange and Christmas decor noted, with a love lunch to close.
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Gueete
Orville Schulty
Geraldine Schulty
Jamita Haller
D. M Smith
Clair Neff
Belle Wilson
Roy Page
Helen Stransky
Mary Oldfield
Jamnita Stransky
Maria Oldfield
Kether Hamilton
Clementine’s Anderson
Clementine Anderson
Bess Woolsey
December M E Aid Units Meet In Several Homes
Fourteen members of Unit 4 Methodist Ladies Aid met at Mrs A L Griffiths home with co host Mrs Edwin Griffith. A bazaar fund earned 42.33 and a Christmas program plus exchanges were held. Unit 9 1 and Unit 9 2 gathered with Mrs Caldwell and Mrs Brenneman for business devotionals and social hours. A Scripture cake recipe from Mrs Scott Wilcox was shared by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCaulley
J. H. Peet
Cedar Falls
Scott Wilcox
A O J Guild Meets in Reinier Home
The A O J Guild met last evening at Ferne and Nyla Reinier’s home with eleven members and four guests present. Devotions were given by Catharine Beenblossom and the study on Interborough Bridge was directed by Mrs I Fredmund. Members participated in the program and gifts were exchanged. Refreshments were served by Mrs Buck. next meeting planned at Mrs Howard Messer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. J. Guild
Ferne
Nyla Reiner
Catherine Beenblossom
I. Fredmund
Interborough Bridge
City of God
Buck
Howard Messer
Oil paintings displayed for aid members Friday
Masse Stewart spoke on The Discovery of Oil Painting at the United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society meeting at the church Yesterday afternoon. She described her oil paintings and gave a demonstration to about fifty members. Mrs Ralph Kleese led the program with a business session by Mrs Albert Simpson. Mrs D N Anwy gave the Christmas story and Carolyn Hamilton led carols with Helen Harvey at the piano. A white elephant exchange followed. Mrs F L Stewart and committee served refreshments. The table with Mrs Hamilton and Mrs Warfel pouring was decorated in silver and blue for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masse Stewart
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Ihe
Mise Stewart
Ralph Kleese
Miss Stewart
Albert Simpson
Kleese
D. N. Anwy
Carolyn Hamilton
Helen Harvey
F. L. Stewart
Mice Hamilton
Training School in Weaving Led by Miss Garner
Irma Garner from Town State College extension service conducted the second home project training school in Washington at the G A R room courthouse. Sixteen women from Washington Jackson and Cedar townships attended a potluck lunch and received individual help with loom work begun at the first session in October. They learned plain weaving before advancing to more complex techniques under Garner's guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Garner
Town State College Extension Service
Ames
Home Project
Washington
Jackson
Cedar Townships
Miss Garner
Girl Scouts Plan Christmas Party
Riverside report shows fifteen Girl Scouts met to carve wood and soap and play games. Darlene Kloppfer Kathleen Kne bel Anita Streb Glenys Marner Patricia McCreedy Rose Muller Helen Wheatley Mary Kathleen Knittel Mary Jane Marjory Quinn Donna Whitlock Harriett Leeney Willadene Korous and Jean Homan attended. The group planned a Christmas party for December 20 and a gift exchange.
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Riverside
Girl Scouts
Darlene Kloppfer
Kathleen Knebel
Anita Streb
Glenys Marner
Patricia McCreedy
Rose Muller Helen Wheatley
Mary Kathleen Knittel
Mary Jane
Marjory Quinn
Donna Whitlock
Harriett Leeney
Willadene Korous
Patricia
Jean Homan
Birthday Celebrants Around Crawfordsville Area
Local notice lists residents with birthdays today including Mrs C C Owen Willa Briley C H Bear Merlin Finke of Crawfordsville Clyde L Boice near Town City Robert Dunbar Sandy Hook and Leroy Minear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Merlin Finke
Crawfordsville
Claude McCoy
Aheo
Clyde L. Boice
Town City
Robert Dunbar
Sandy Hook
Leroy Minear
Community Birthday Wishes For Local Names
Tomorrow marks birthdays for Mrs. S. N. Sorrell Mrs. Emma Bopp Mrs. Joe Melinski Mrs. M. Brinning Mrs. Lola Winga Ome Te Bockhorst and Bill Snider of Rubto. Plans for gatherings and congratulatory notes are expected from neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. N. Sorrell
Emma Bopp
Joe Melinski
M. Brinning
Lola Winga Ome
Te Bockhorst
Bill Snider
Rubto
Birthday Dinner Birthday Twins Plan Noon Celebration
Cc O Dayton and son Raymond, whose birthdays fall tomorrow, will be guests at a 12 o'clock birthday dinner at the Dayton home. The event features a large birthday cake and festive fare as the pair mark a combined age of 98 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. O. Dayton and
Raymond
C. O Dayton
Surprise Party Honoring Mrs Haney at Home
A surprise party was given Thursday evening for Mrs Franie Haney at the Haney home. Mr Haney arranged the event with Bridee at two tables. Bob Youne won the men's high score and Katherine Kureyv the women's high prize. Mrs Haney’s mother Mrs W H Messer baked the birthday cake which served as table centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiver
Franeie Haney
Mr. Haney
Haney
Bob Youne
Katharine Kureyv
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Columbus Junction
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University of Iowa Nurses Home
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Iowa Southern Utilities Co
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Davenport
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Esquire Features, Inc
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Presbyterian Aid
Goodfellow
Goodfellows
Evening Journal Goodfellow
Y. D
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Lemmon Apartments
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North Second
Will Flynn
Wesleyan Missionary Society
Baptist Young Woman'’s
Paul Snakenberg
Ralph Lytle
Sunshine
Ccc Esartkinentwep
Helen Levis
East Main Street
E. E. Stutsman
DeMolay Mothers Circle
Sionary Society
Linger
M. E
Masonic Temple
Harmony City
Lexington Circle
Harry Campbell
K. C
J. M. Kelly
G. K
Pilotburg Aid
Schulty Home
Pilgtburg
Pilotburg
M.E
Unit &. Methodist Ladies Aid Society
A. L. Griffith
Edwin Griffith
Clara Huber
Blaine Holmes
F. 2. Mauthe
Unit 9-1
Jack Caldwell
Ed Gallagher
Joe Knorek
Caldwell
Unit 9-2
H. J. Brenneman
Francis McConnell
J. L McCraw
Christimmts
Nelson Thompson
Charles Kennedy
Luke
A.O.J. Guild
Reinier Home
Mrs. Haney
Washington City
AL Boorer
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