Missionary Society Meeting Led by Mrs Frank Boller
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church held an evening session with seventeen members and one guest, Mrs George Kerr. Jean Acheson led devotions, readings from John 431 42, and Nellie Tripp offered prayers. topics on Shifting Population and The Great Migration were discussed by Nora Abner and Jessie Stewart. Mrs H P Wilson reported on India Egypt and Ethiopia. Committees for program nominating and business were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
F. Boller
George Kerr
Jean Acheson
Nellie Tripp
Nora Abner
Jessie Stewart
H. P. Wilson
India
Egypt
Ethiopia
Kerr
R. L. Livingston
D. J. Ross
Maude MccCreedy
Miary French
Neighbors Surprise M Harbison Family Moving From Farm
A group of neighbors on route 4 hosted a surprise farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Mode Harbison of the west town area Tuesday evening. Gale Hesseltine sang a solo as guests visited and played games. A two course lunch was provided by the women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mode Harbison
Route 4
Gale Hesseltine
Cd Turnipseed
Leo
Honor Brennemans at Farewell Party
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Pienneman were guests of honor as the Independent club hosted a farewell party. The Brenneman family will move to a new home northwest of Washington. Oscar Hughes and Mrs. James Swift entertained the group at a potluck supper with traveling prizes awarded to Mrs. Lloyd Swift and Harry Maxwell. Aileen Hughes of Chariton and the Swifts attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Pienneman
Independent Club
Brenneman
Washington
Oscar Hughes
James Swift
Lloyd Swift
Harry Maxwell
Aileen Hughes
Chariton
Hawaii’s Name Change From Sandwich Islands
The Hawaiian archipelago once called the Sandwich Islands by Europeans was renamed after the native name gained use. The former designation fell out of use as locals and scholars favored Hawaii, ending the Sandwich label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Archipelago
Sandwich Islands
Sandwich
Safer in Jail Magistrates Continue Hearing During Alarm
An air raid siren interrupted a police court in southwest England, forcing magistrates to resume hearings in vacant jail cells, with officials noting the cells were safe and suitable for continuing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Social calendar notes for upcoming week events
Knights of Pythias anniversary dinner set for 6 30 p.m. at K P hall with sandwiches and sharing dishes. J W Baker WRC meeting 2 p.m. at hall. officers to attend. Homemakers club and Pansy Hill and Rural Women groups meet. Child Study club at 7 36 p.m. Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups meet 2 30 p.m. White Shrine benefit card party at Masonic Temple. Garden department 7 30 p.m. Mrs Indridge. 19th Century club luncheon at 1 p.m. Music dept postponed to March 13 with Mdna Klein. World Day of Prayer union service 2 p.m. at Christian church. Women’s Council meets 3 p.m. after service. Urban social calendar includes WRC and Garden dept events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
K. P. Hall
West Chester
J. W
Lloyd Neiswanger
Rural Women’s Club
Harry Dodson
Ieee Ae
C. H. Guther
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Oral Mayo
R P. Dewey
East Madison Street
H. J. Club
Orval Meyers
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Stella Latchem
Lawrence Wilson
Henry Bailey
C. SS. Lemmon
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
W.R.C
Christian Church
Women's Council of Christian Church
W. G. Indridge
North Iowa Ave
Longs celebrate 63rd wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Will Long of Crawfordsville mark their 63rd anniversary today. He is 86 and she is 84. Both born in Washington county and have spent their lives there. Judith Ann Hora, daughter of Ronald and Mrs Hora, is two and joined a family dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Long
Crawfordsville
Washington County
Judith Ann Hora
Ronald Hora
Millen Rose Visits Uncle in Crawfordsville
Millen Rose of Princeton Michigan weekend-visited his uncle Wilburt Rose in Crawfordsville. He previously lived there, attended Bible school in Minneapolis, and spoke at the Methodist Sunday school. Mrs Keith Lord joined the Coons on a Waterloo visit after visiting relatives at Ainsworth. Funeral services were held for C J Sherry at the Methodist church with a Masonic graveside service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Millen Rose
Princeton
Mich
Wilburt Rose
Jet Rose
Minneapolis
Minn
Methodist
Keith Lord
Lloyd Coon
Waterloo
Coons
Ainsworth
C. J. Sherry
Methodist Church
Lester Bill
Ollie Anwyt
Frank Gault
Granville Love
Kenneth Coates
Clarence Moorhead
Raymond Howsare
John Hamil, Jr
Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe from Classic Diet Guide
A simple cookie guide describes peanut butter cookies with white and brown sugars for flavor and creaminess. The mix includes peanut butter egg vanilla and a sifted flour soda and salt, shaped into marbles pressed with a fork and baked at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes yielding about 40 cookies.
Marriage of Ross W. Yates and Dorothy Furgason
Ross Wayne Yates son of Mr and Mrs Albert Yates of Queen City Missouri and Dorothy Bernice Furgason daughter of Mr and Mrs Wid C Furgason of Crawfordsville were united in marriage at the parsonage of the First Methodist church Mt Pleasant on February 14. Attendants were John Robert Barnhart Keota Hazel Crawford Crawfordsville and Lisle Crawford. The couple will reside on a farm near Brighton after March 1. They were married by Rev J R Sasnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Wayne Yates
Albert Yates
Queen City
Dorothy Bernice Furgason
Wid C. Furgason
Crawfordsville
First Methodist Church
Mt. Pleasant
John Robert Barnhart
Keota
Hazel Crawford
Lisle Crawford
Miss Crawford
Brighton
J. R. Sasnett
Shower Courtesy for Mrs. McKeone in J. Dougall Home
Mrs. Leonard McKeone the former Mary Dougall was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Joe Dougall Jr and Mrs. Mac Dougall. About thirty guests attended a bridge evening with gifts, while her brothers sent presents and the hostesses served a one course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard McKeone
Joe Dougall, Jr
Mac Dougall
Crawfordsville to Host One Act Play Festival
Crawfordsville will host an Iowa High School Declamatory association festival on March 11 with four schools Salem Olds Wr ym an and Crawfordsville. Crawfordsville will perform His First Girl, the same play shown at In-sw oetherth county festival. school board election set for March 10 with terms of C C Moorhead and Luther Williams expiring. The article also notes attendees at a bankers convention in Burlington and weekend visits by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Iowa High School Declamatory Association
Salem
Olds
Wryman
C. C. Moorhead
Luther Williams
Banker's
Kenneth Coates
Forrest McNeill
Robert Lauer
Burlington
Southeastern Iowa Banker’s Association
Eoverette Rhea
J. C
Harley Rhea
Donald Blankenhorn
Donna and
Raymond Howsare
Waterloo
Stringtown Ice Supply Reported Thick Fragments
Ethan Brooks Art Davison and J J Rich hauled summer ice last week with thickness from six to ten inches. Sam Nebel and family Mr and Mrs Peter R Graber and others are noted in the local fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rich
Stringtown
Ethan Brooks
Art Davison
Sam Nebel
Peter R. Graber
Two T T T Members Host Bridge Party at Dayton Home
Mrs. Raymond Dayton and Dorthy Kammueller co hosted a T T T gathering at Dayton's home with fifteen members attending. The group played bridge at four tables and awards went to Mrs. W. J. Shannon for high score and Mrs. Clarence Gotf for traveling prize. Refreshments followed at the North Side cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Dayton
Dorthy Kammueller
W. J. Shannon
Clarence Gotf
North Side
Five Salmon Species Names and Local Family Notices
The article lists five salmon species Chinook Silver Sockeye Dog and Humpback with subtypes and names. It then shifts to a long set of Sunday visit notes and family gatherings including Widmer Rich Davison Freyenberger and Hirshey families plus quilting helpers and anniversary celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Co-hostesses Host Pris cilla Club Luncheon in Livingston Home
Mrs. E M McConaughy and Mrs R L Livingston organized a one o'clock luncheon at a Livingston home. Twelve Pris cilla club members and five guests occupied a long table with two small tables, each adorned with spring flowers. The afternoon featured games and guessing contests with guests Mrs W Livingston Mrs Bruce Lipscomb Mrs George Kerr Mrs C B Holden and Helen Fulton attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. McConaughy
R. L. Livingston
Liviston
Priscilla Club
Bruce Lipscomb
George Kerr
C. B. Holden
Helen Fulton
Damascus Shrine Meets in Temple
Damascus Shrine No 10 held a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple with Mrs John Winga as presiding officer Invitations were read for March ceremonials in Iowa City Cedar Rapids Davenport and Rock Island Members plan an all day sewing at Mrs Roy Means home on Friday March 7 from ten to four A covered dish dinner will be served A benefit bridge party is set for tomorrow evening at the Temple Officers will be elected at the next March meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
John Winga
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Rock Island
Roy Means
Temple
Electro Static separation in food industry
Separation of insect contaminations from mustard seeds hulls from beans water cress seeds from rice and shells from nut meats by electro static methods is being used extensively by the food industry according to Industrial and Engineering Chemistry.
Rosemary Club Party At Bell Home
Rosemary club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bell home for a bridge evening. Mrs. Donald Brown led women with high score while Mrs. Dale Jones had the low. Charles Rothlisberger and Shirley Augustine topped the men with high and achieved the low. George Washington’s birthday themed tallies were drawn by P. F. Whisler and Mrs. Del Walker who won prizes. Hostess and aides served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bell
Rosemary Club
Donald Brown
Dale Jones
Charles Rothlisberger
Shirley Augustine
George Washington
George
Martha Washington
P. F. Whisler
del Walker
Cloyce Stewart
Mardi Gras announcements and club meetings listed
City Hall Mardi Gras with 10 cent admission includes door prize bingo and concessions. The West Chester Pythian Sisters meet Tuesday Feb 25 at the hall with full attendance urged. Levington Circle moves to March 5 with Mrs Dor is Tadlock and radio program roll call. Presbyterian Cottage Prayer meeting at 9 30 Wednesday morning with Miss Kathryn Latta at 105 1 2 Marion Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
West Chester Pythian Sisters
M.F.C
Levington Circle
Doris Tadlock
Presbyterian Cottage
Kathryn Latta
Marion Ave
Post Office Moves Over 700 Million Parcels Daily
Parcel Post packages are handled by the post office department at a rate exceeding 700 million daily. The figure reflects vast mail service activity and efficiency in sorting and distribution nationwide.
Church Groups at Ainsworth Conduct Regular Meetings
Ainsworth reports multiple church groups meeting weekly. Circle No 1 led by Mrs George Carson with 12 members planned an March banquet and luncheon hosted by several members. Circle No 3 hosted by Mrs Nora Spessard with nine members and a planned banquet. Circle No 2 met at Mrs Gladys Evans home with devotionals by Mrs Kate Annas. next meeting set for January with Irish joke roll call. Western area Masonic Eastern Star and Ladies Aid gatherings also held with pot luck, refreshments, and social games. Merie Simkins to visit Seattle after Los Angeles trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Circle No. 1
M. E. Church
George Carson
Hazel Butterworth
Edith Richards
Esther White
Anne Simkits
Carson
Circle No
Nora Spessard
J. E. Freeland
John Nye
Circle 3
Circle No. 2
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Gladys Evans
Lucille Anderson
Kate Annas
Evans
Florence Gable
Masonic Eastern Star Party
Masonic Hall
Miss Putnam
Wilma Hunt
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society of the
World Day of Prayer observed in West Chester church
West Chester community will observe The World Day of Prayer Friday February 28 at 2 pm in the Methodist church. All ladies of the community are invited to share in this world wide observance. Mrs H McDowell is chairman of the World Day of Prayer committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
West Chester
Methodist Church
H. McDowell
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Harbison
Honor Brennemans
Archipelago
C.H. Guther
Frank Miller
Mdna Klein
HE. A. Butterworth
Ainsworth Lodge
Eskimos
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Ross W. Yates
Dorothy Furgason
Declamatory Association
T.T.T
R. Dayton
Ada
Ida Richard
Noah Widmer
George Unkrich
Geraldine
Wilbur Sehantz
P. R. Sehanta
Viola
Betty Marie
Margaret Witting
Henry Yoder
Edna Widmer
Cumings
Roll
Elmer Freyenberger
Albert Graber
L. H- Rinner
Marian
Dave Graber
Elizabeth Widmer
Madge
Rex Swan
Orpha
Mabel Graber
Lester Alliman
Arthur Davison
Peter Widmer
Jakie
Roselie
Joe Rich
Wm. Freyenberger
Evelyn
Washington Dairy
Livingston
Damascus
Lee Hunt
Ronald Moore
Mary Townsend
Marie Colthurst
Lee Norris
Floyd Hamil
G. F. Trotter
West
William Simkins
Los Angeles
Seattle
Wash
Merie
N. Clark
Center of the Loop
Famous Circle
Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
I. J Kemmerer
J. Lindley Coon
Legal Reserve Association
Ira A. Coon
Edwin R. Kos
George M. Lord
W. C. Morgan
ER. E. Ferguson
F. E. Young
Farrel A, Young
Riverside
Sidney Coon
Claude Flynn
Charles Kennedy Frank L. Kos
H. D. Luers Lloyd Marek
WM. F. Tebockhurst
Forrest D. Walker
Wellman
A. C. Penningroth
W. S. Bover
Irvin E. Coffey
H. A. Dusfnberry
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