Faye Schoonover Elected President of Headliners Club
The Headliners 4 Helu held an all day meeting at Virginia McLaughlin’s home. Nine members attended including new member Mary Hesseltine and guests Mrs Donald McLaughlin, Mary Reta McLaughlin, and Ruth Miller. Officers elected: Faye Schoonover president Roberta Wheelan vice president Jean Sigafoose secretary Mabel Finney treasurer Mary Hesseltine reporter Virginia McLaughlin historian. A gluten demonstration and baking powder discussion were led by Golia Miller. Potluck lunch and exchange followed with muffins baked by the Was. Next meeting planned for January 28 at Martha Birka’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helu
Virginia McLaughlin
Mary Hesseltine
Donald McLaughlin
Mary Reta McLaughlin
Ruth Miller
Faye Bchoonover
Roberta Wheelan
Jean Sigafoose
Mabel Finney
Golia Miller
Faye Schoonover
Martha Birka
Dinner Held at Foster Home by John Foster Family
John Foster and his daughters Ruth and Helen hosted a dinner party last evening at their home. The table featured red candles and Christmas bells with white candle favors in blue cellophane holders. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jarrard and Edward, Mrs. G. N. Barclay and Allen, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Holland, and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foster
Ruth
Helen
Walter Jarrard
Edward
G. N. Barclay
Allen
L. A. Holland
Sidney Moore
Two Initiated Into Eastern Star at Regular Meeting
Two candidates were initiated into the Order of Eastern Star and one was affiliated during the regular meeting Friday evening in the Masonic temple. Several visitors attended including Mrs Justus Peter of Princeton. Claude Tucker and Mrs Gibson chaired the social hour after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic
Rainbow Girls to Elect Officers Monday at Masonic Temple
Rainbow Girls will hold its regular meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple to elect officers and conduct pal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow
Pal
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Ucutime
Junior Fortnightly Meeting Tuesday Planned
Eleanor Augustine invites members of the Junior Fortnightly to a meeting next Tuesday at 8 p m. R G Cherry, of the sea Fortnightly club, will give a talk on handcraft at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Augustine
Glen
Jefferscent
R G. Cherry
Hume
Card Club Meets in Ainsworth Home
The 9 500 club of Ainsworth met at the Martin home Wednesday evening for games. Three tables played while Mr Mahe won high score with Mrs Nora Spessard among the notable players. Hostess served refreshments and an exchange of gifts followed. K F received a special gilt prize wrapped in generous boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Martin ‘Ord
Mahe
Nora Spessard
Aimas Cifte
K. F
Thompson nuptials and 4 H pageant announced
Friends of Mr and Mrs L L Thompson are invited to an open Sunday in honor of the new wedding. The event will be at the M D See home 12302 North Marion Avenue. 4 H girls will stage a play Christmas Gift on January 8 at Oakland Presbyterian cottage. A prayer service will be held Monday evening at 9 30 in the home of B Dougherty 321 Seu Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. ‘Thompson
M. D. See
North
Marion Avenue
Theaday
Oakland Orate
Presbyterian Cottage
Dougherty
Seu Avenue
Social Calendar Details Club Meetings and Dinners
Notices list upcoming events and meetings through the week including G A R hall Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple D A R and Pythian Sisters. Activities feature installation of officers handcrafts sewing lessons community sing potluck dinners and charitable gatherings with times and host names where available.
Many Happy Returns Porters Fifty Third Anniversary
Local notes mark J A Porter and spouse celebrating their fifty third anniversary. A list of birthdays includes Lewis Warren Patsy Ruth Tellin John Allen Pilotburg Reila Ann Davis Evelyn Mincer and others born in 1924 1926 1927 1928 1930 and 1935. Several residents observe upcoming birthdays and anniversaries with mentions of Three Quarter Century Club members and Will Hobbs twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Journal staff note Apetiting looking and good tasting cake for Lew Warren's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Warren
Patsy Ruth Tellin
John Allen
Pilotburg
Reila Ann Davis
Warren Davis
Keota
Evelyn Mincer
David Wilbur Day
Brighton
Henrietta Stewart
Washington
Shirley May Brown
David Allen Diener
Wellman
Billy Marsh Reighard
Carolyn Jean Kern
Kalona
Barbara Jean Godwin
Marianne Lois Taylor
Superior
Wis
John Lyman Stevens
Lucille Maria Conrad
Wayland
Franklin D. Wenger
Waytona
Geraldine Reiner
Surprise Birthday Party Honored Virnus Bradford
Mr and Mrs Virnus Bradford returned from an oyster supper to find about thirty guests waiting to honor their forty eighth birthdays. The event, organized by their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Allen Bradford, featured games led by Rev Vernon Carter and a gift shower during refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virnus Bradford
Fli Bradford
Allen Hradford
Vernon Carter
Crawfordsville Bride Weds Washington Groom in Presbyterian Parsonage
Norine Mast of Crawfordsville and Armeine Erwin of Washington were married at 10 30 this morning by Rev W M Nichol Jr. at the United Presbyterian parsonage. Attendants were Bernice Brown and David Erwin. The couple plans a short wedding trip and will return next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norine Mast
Crawfordsville
Armeine Erwin
Washington
W. M. Nichol, Jr
United Presbyterian Parsonage
Bernice Brown
Wellman
David Erwin
Miss Brown
Mrs. Erwin
W. F. Erwin
Ainsworth High School
Erwin
Washngton
Right Jolly Pals Hold Christmas Shower for Mrs Thompson
Members of the Right Jolly Pals club hosted a Christmas party and shower for Mrs. Charles Thompson in the home of Isabelle and Rosalie Combs. Guests played monopoly and enjoyed refreshments. Mrs Thompson is formerly Bernadine Lone.
Three Birthdays Honored at Party in Fisher Home
A birthday gathering at Alyce Fisher’s home honored Alma Lins Martha McGinnis and Rob Dunbar whose birthdays fall on December 29 30 and 31 Friends and relatives attended including Jean Mathers Jean Frey Bill and Marthe McGinnis Lewis Moothart Eula Mae Coon Darlene Krote Ruth Sam and Bob Houseal and others Gifts were given and Chinese checkers and cards were played Refreshments were served and the group enjoyed the party together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyce Fisher
Alma Lins
Martha McGinnis
Rob Dunbar
Jean Mathers
Jean Frey
Bill
Marthe McGinnis
Lewis Moothart
Eula Mae Coon
Darlene Krote
Ruth
Sam
Bob Houseal
Harold
Gerald Wehr
Florence
Bob Dunbar
Floyd
Marjorie Edwards
Floyd Edwards
Ronny
Karl
Davida
Mrs Montgomery Will Be Hostess
The Sunshine Community club plans its annual dinner next Wednesday at the home of Mrs Malcolm Montgomery southeast of town. The all day event includes a potluck dinner at noon with members asked to bring two dishes a pie and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M's
Etta Glassburner
Alean McCall
East Washington Street
D.A.R
Jeanette
Carrie Kyle
Living Lake Farm Bureau
Cloyce Stewart
Rooster Club
Orley Page
G.A.R
Eleanor Augustine
East Jefferson Street
Pythian Sisters
Frank Longwell
Merry Makers Club
John Patterson
Sunshine Community Club
Malcolm Montgomery
K.P
K.P. Hall
Postnuptial Party Honors Mrs Cloyce Crone
Hostesses Mrs Cloyce Crone was honored at a party by Jane Marilyn and Alice Roth lisberger honoring the former Lorene Robertson whose marriage on October 20 was recently announced. Guests made scrapbooks for the bride and groom and presented a cooperative gift. Refreshments featured a long table with heather centerpieces in azure blue and white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Marilyn
Alice Rothlisberger
Cloyce Crone
Lorene Robertson
Class Has Supper and Elects Officers
The G. O. 8 Sunday school class of the Methodist church held a potluck supper and Christmas exchange at Juanita Weidner's home. Teacher Mrs. I. D. Quinn and six members attended. Officers elected: Louise Wasson president, Juanita Weidner vice president, Mary Jarrard secretary-treasurer. Contests and games followed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Juanita Weidner
I. D. Quinn
Weidner
Louise Wasson
Mary Jarrard
All Day Meeting of Jolly Troopers
The Jolly Troopers held an all day meeting and potluck at Mrs. Howard Wagner's home with eleven members and two guests. New Year resolutions and a Christmas exchange occurred. The next gathering is January 26 at Mrs. Lester Wagener's home with officer elections planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Troopers
Howard Wagner
Floyd Wagner
John Work
Lester Wagener
Mrs Henry Klein Hosts Social Meeting of 8 and C Club
Mrs Henry Klein hosted the 8 and C club at her Riverside home Thursday with eight members and ten guests. Prizes in banco went to Mrs Milt Wollrab and Mrs Ernest Bowman. Luncheon followed in holiday style. Guests included Betty Fisher, Mrs Fred Kutcher, Frances OConnor, and several Riverside residents. Mrs Schnoebelten will entertain the club January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Klein
Riverside
Milt Wollrab
Ernest Bowman
Betty Fisher
Washington
Fred Kutcher
Frances O'Connor
Maxine
Robert Eugene Nicola
Luella
Phyllis
Edwin
Verle Schnoeblen
Mrs. Schnoebelten
Pythian Sisters to Install Officers Tuesday
The Pythian Sisters plan an installation of officers at the regular meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the K P hall. An officers practice was held last evening in the hall. Next Wednesday at 6 50 p m the Pythian Sisters and their husbands the Knights of Pythias and their wives will share a turkey supper. Attendees should bring a dish to pays own dishes and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
K. P
Knights of Pythias
Legion Auxiliary Hears Report of Card Committee
Riverside reports profits from the last card party and lists bills paid for Christmas cheer child welfare and funds. Four members attended a district meeting at Fort Madison and the unit sent support to veterans in Knoxville and Des Moines. A new year serving committees and two candidates for initiation are announced. A social hour followed with a hosted lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Ladies’ Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion
Eard Party Committee
Harriet Hoffman
Legionaire
National Defense
Fort Madison
Knoxville
Des Moines Veteran’s Hospital
Helena Novy
Elsie Fox
Mary Wartzier
Josephine Klein
Cecile Doud
Velma Whitlock
Clara Rammelhart
Freda Allen
Rose Kloopfer
Mary Pailloter
Celia Safourek
Leona Kucera
Fdna Rushek
Anna Kupka
Iniv
Kate Ingram
Mary Kucera
Avenst
Fdna Muller
Elsie Soukup
Fra Thompson
Mary Kron
Mary Walton
Evelyn Rirrer
Rose Dautremont
Mary Hardy
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Meets at Potluck Supper
About fifty people attended the Gracehill Ladies Aid Society potluck supper on Thursday evening. Rev. P F Eastwood of Washington spoke on Christmas customs in England and Christ’s coming as the Christmas Messenger. A secret sister meeting was announced for Friday afternoon January 6 at Mrs Nelson Woodford’s home with a white elephant gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracehill Ladies Aid Society
PF. W. Eastwood
Washington
Tie
England
Ladies Aid
Nelson Woodford
Cider Popular in New England
In early 1700s New England cider was widely used by children and even consumed at breakfast making it a daily staple in colonial households and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Maplecrest 4-H Girls Hold Bread Making Lesson
Maplecrest 4 H Club girls spent an all day meeting at the Flading home with a potluck noon meal. The group demonstrated homemade bread baking and heard health and conservation talks followed by seasonal social events and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Maplecrest 4-H Club
John Flading
Doris Hoefert
Bertha Flading
Elien Rowe
Hansel and
Gretel
Cassious Crossett
Jim Walker
West Chester
Carl Hering
Margaret
Washington
Harold Crogsett
Christmas Dinner in Hesseltine Home
On Christmas Day 1931 Mr and Mrs A H Hesseltine entertained their extended family at a turkey dinner in Crawfordsville. Guests included Clarence Sackett Roger Ruth Tama Don Brown and family from Ainsworth Ralph Wilson Elizabeth Carol Joyce Burling ton Victor Hesseltine Marjorie Fountain Iowa City Howard and Irwin. The gathering was described as a very enjoyable occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Enfield
Crawfordsville
A. H. Hesseltine
Clarence Sackett
Roger
Ruth
Tama
Don Brown
Phyllis
Patty
Clarence Hesseltine
Ainsworth
Ralph Wilson
Elizabeth
Carol
Joyce
Burlington
Victor Hesseltine
Marjorie Fountain
Iowa City
Howard
Irwin
Surprise is Given for Clark Wagner
Mrs Clark Wagner planned and carried out a birthday surprise party for her husband on Thursday evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs Pan Bell and son Paul Jr Mr and Mrs Edward Petratz Mr and Mrs Jesse Moore and son George Mary and Geneva Wavison George and Louis Fetes John and Wayne Wagner Steve Woelfer Mr and Mrs Ploud Wagner Mr and Mrs Elwyn Gardner Thelma and Carol Benson Russell and Everett Davison Gordon Coon Alice Lukavaky and family. Refreshments of ice cream and birthday cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Wagner
Pan Bell
Paul, Jr
Edward Petratz
Jesse Moore
George
Mary
Geneva Wavison
Louis Fetes
John and
Wayne Wagner
Steve Woelfer
Ploud Waener
Elwyn Gardner
Thelma and
Carol Benson
Russell and
Everett Davison
Gordon Coon
Alice Lukavaky
Fairview 4-H Holds Lesson Meeting at Viola Marek Home
The Fairview Farmerette 4-H club met Friday at Viola Marek's home for a lesson on making powder bisque and green dye. Club leader Mrs Know led business matters as five members plus the leader and two guests Frances and Lettie Jojka attended. The next meeting is planned for January 21 at Mrs Kauteys home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Cas
Viola Marek
Joe Know
Frances
Letts Jojka
Kaute'y
Arlington Memorial Bridge Opens Link to Mount Vernon
Arlington Memorial Bridge spans the Potomac between Washington and Mount Vernon, DC. Opened in 1932 as part of the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, the granite structure measures 2,162 feet 83 inches and cost $7,254,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Memorial Bridge
Potomac River
Washington, DC
Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon
Cleveland Outlying Community Emerges with Stagecoach Route
For about two decades Cleveland Ohio remained isolated from the outside world. In 1820 a stagecoach route connected the village to Columbus, marking the end of its provincial seclusion and beginning of regular links with the broader region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Columbus
Officers Elected at Braden Club Meeting
At a Braden club gathering in Mrs. Sam Witting’s home officers for the coming year were chosen. Mrs. Wilbur Schantz became president, Mrs. Myral Smith vice president, Mrs. Elmer Mason secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Sam Witting reporter. The evening featured a card game, a women’s business meeting, a Christmas exchange, and refreshments. A January party was planned at the Elmer Mason home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden Club
Sam Witting
Wilbur Schantz
Myral Smith
Elmer Mason
Christmas Guests at Kalona Homes
Kalona residents and relatives hosted numerous holiday dinners and gatherings over Christmas. Visitors included families from nearby towns and Missouri, with guests from Chicago and Manhattan, Kansas. The piece notes multiple households hosting Christmas meals and a serious pneumonia case in Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona Homes
Omer Fladung and Donald Orr Do Florida Trip
Lexington news notes Omer Fladung and Donald Orr leaving in Omer’s car for a trip to Florida then Washington D C and other eastern points. They hope for a warm winter and fond memories. Marion Pence and Lexington school pupils staged a Christmas program with potluck dinner and gifts from Santa Claus. Cy Timmins hosted an oyster supper for relatives on Christmas eve. Mr and Mrs Arden Pree visited home folks and returned to Chicago after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Omer Fladung
Donald Orr
Omer
South
Florida
Washington
D. C
Marion Pence
Lexington School
Santa Claus
Pence
Cy Timmins
Howard Gardner
Hoyt
Harve Freel
Wellman
Arden Pree
Chicago
Fetters Honored at 35th Wedding Anniversary Party
Mr and Mrs G L Fetters celebrated their thirty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise party at their home last evening. Guests enjoyed games and visiting before refreshments. Present were Mr and Mrs Howard McBride, Mr and Mrs Harold Beenblossom and family, Mr and Mrs Albert Simpson of Washington, and Mr and Mrs Otto Walton and son Donald of Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Fetters
Fettere
Howard McBride
Harold Beenblossom
Albert Simpson
Washington
Otto Walton
Donald
Richland
Christmas Dinner Gatherings Across Families
Mr and Mrs Harold Timmins hosted Mrs Timmins near relatives for Christmas. On Sunday the Pence family attended a dinner at the Arnold Pence home and on Monday the Wade Gardner family shared Christmas at the Charles Speer home in Washington. Floyd Paul of Cedar Rapids spent Christmas with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pence
Arnold Pence
Harve Frees
Harold Timmins
Timmins
Wade Gardner
Charles Speer
Washington
Floyd Paul
Cedar Rapids
New Horizons Foreigners Lesson At Mission Meeting
Mrs. Leo Hoover led the lesson at a Woman's Home Missionary Society gathering held at Mrs. Frank Kurtz's home. The talk centered on immigrants and nationalities with roll call noting attendees from the United States, and guests totaling fifteen members and four visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hoover
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Frank Kurtz
Hoover
F. Barker
Home Missionary Society
Mrs. Hoover
Wesleyan Society
Esther Hayes
Betty Snakenberg
Shirley Dunlap
Lois Mace
Home Guards
Mother
Jewks
Ira
Also Mentioned on This Page
Headliners Club
Card Club
Gilbert Nelson
Warmington
Iowa
Or.p
Mateopathic
Curb
Maxwell Home
White ‘Ephant Exchange
Bible Dept
George Clapper
West Washington Street
D. Ot W
G.A.R. Hall
Masonic Pemple
Mrs. J. A. Porter
Henry Hunt
Orva Scott
Joe Knotek
Max Lefehty
L. O. Reenblossom
Tyre Anse FC Wooley
George E&. Pratt
Fila Yoder
Asa Eth
Will Hobbs
Journal Force
Lew
Virnus Bradfords
The
Washington Dairy
Fisher
Mrs. Montgomery
Legion Auxiliary
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Maplecrest Club
Frank Hicks
Pauline
Lacy Kendell
Jeary Rae
Detroit, Mich
Gus Qoldaker
Jesse Gardner
Glenn Dill
Dorcas
Alfred Morgan
Carrie Marner
Schwinley
Paul Noffsinger
C. M. Hillis
Hesseltine
Weller Snyder
H. V. Beck
Richard
Harriet
Olin Snair
Marianna
Manhattan
Kans
Carl Thompson
Boone
Dean Snyder
Carolyn Sue
de Witt
John Strickler
Lester Strickler
John Ressler
Forres Strickler
Nannette Binson
Jack Guengerich
Lovelle Strickler
Martyn
Betty Cress
Ivo Grady
Mary Colleen
Alfred Dean
Ed Kern
Neva Ann
Grady
Norma
Clarence Shimon
Dorothy
Solon
Ernest Dean
Hazel
Roy Oakes
Minnie Stewart
I. E. Grady
A. N. Grady
Irvin Kelley
Hilton Grady
Neila Ann
Larry Edward
T. E. Grady
L. B. Strickler
Sherwood
Bill Gingerich
Lamont Kelley
John Francis O'Louehtin
J. F. O'Louehtin
V. D. Hochentetler
George Yoder
T. V. Knorr
Martin
Mr. Todd
Mediapolis
J. E. Grady
Mrs. Wade Gardner
Jahier
Je Aes
Lette
Esquire
J. C. Penney Company
D. F. Barnes
Washington, Iowa
J. C. Penney
Penney Company
J. C. Peney Co
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