Golden wedding anniversary surprise for J A Porter couple
Mr and Mrs J A Porter celebrated their fifty year vows with a surprise party on Tuesday December 31 1935 at their South Fourth avenue Washington home. Daughters and neighbors attended with flowers and a radio as gifts. The Porters longtime community on farms near Winfield Morning Sun and Wyman include three daughters and five grandchildren. Both remain active in church and civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Porter
Wyman
Washington
South Fourth Avenue
Morning Sun
Sary
Gao
Anniver- Slosser
Geo. Mc
Mrs. Hay
Mrs. Dunn
Mr Porter
Mrs. Porter
Porter
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
M J Orr Celebrates 75th Birthday
Local note marks M J Orr turning seventy five yesterday and invites joining the Three Quarter Century club as a member. Community well wishes flow in as the milestone is celebrated.
Mark Twain Book to Be Reviewed at Club Meeting
Mrs. A E Baldrigers will review Mark Twain the Man of His Works at the Three Quarter Century club gathering at 2 30 p m Saturday afternoon at Mrs Manton Hebner home. Mrs A Anderson presided refreshments served by hostess book anniversary noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Baldrigers
Mark Twain
Manton Hebner
A Anderson
Richard McCleerys Have Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Richard Mc Cleery entertained a small company of guests at dinner last evening Those from out of town were Mrs Cloyce Page of Long Beach and Dr McKinnik Phelps of Cincinnati
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McCleery
Cloyce Page
Long Beach
Dr. McKinnik Phelps
Cincinnati
Officers Elected for H. J. Club in WY
WY club members elected officers at Mrs Ed Kallous home. President Mrs William Proby Vice-president Mrs Joe TeRock Horst Secretary-treasurer Mrs Fred Klein Reporter Mrs Oscar Sheets. Ten members attended with three guests. Bunee played at three tables. Next meeting set for Jan 16 with Mrs Dewey Peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WY Club
Ed Kallous
William Proby
Joe TeRockhorst
Fred Klein
Oscar Sheets
Ad Preby
Charles Kallons
Rosella Sheetz
Bunee
Oscar Sheety
Rosella
Dewey Peers
Announcements for Wo Rh Cwl Practice and Presbyterian Choir
Officers and members will practice at 2 40 Thursday afternoon in the A R room in preparation for inflatuation 27912 Presbyterian choir practice at 7 m Saturday evening at 2762.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho Wo Rh. C. Wl
A R
Delayed Christmas Dinner at Baker’s Home
The Baker family hosted a Christmas meal on Sunday December 29 at their home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baker and family Mr. and Mrs. Parl Kephart and daughter Mrs. John Custer Mrs. Lucile Godwin and Mrs. Hexy worth of Washington Mrs. Arthur Paegitt of Ottumwa and Mr. and Mrs. Asa Johnson of Wyoming. Afternoon visitors included Mrs. Carrie Patterson and family and Mrs. Willis Richards who were unable to attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Baker
Howard Baker
Parl Kephart
Nertha
John Custer
Lucile Godwin
Hexyworth
Washington
Arthur Paegitt
Ottumwa
Asa Johnson
Birthday Greetings for Emerson L. Cook of Moline
Jan 30 wishes go to Emerson L. Cook born in Mansfield Ohio in 1858. He came to Washington in 1868 and remembered friends there while the family enjoyed Christmas at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson L. Cook
Moline
Mansfield
Washington
Birthday greetings for local residents observed today
List of celebrants includes Mrs Anna Krotz Dale Marek age 15 Mrs WM Saville and Miss Mary Kupka of Kilona with best wishes for many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Krotz
Dale Marek
WM Saville
Mary Kupka
Kilona
Birthday Celebration for John M. Bimpson at 78
John M. Bimpson celebrated his 78th birthday yesterday with a home dinner prepared by a friend. He hosted grandchildren and a great granddaughter as guests. a granddaughter brought a large birthday cake. It was a pleasant day with many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Bimpson
Birthday wishes from North Side Care Force to cafe employee
The North side care force sends birthday greetings to a cafe employee. Rumor notes that Kathryn Little, a cashier, and Wayne Weaver, a waiter, celebrated birthdays yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side Care Force
Pearl McCaleb
Kathryn Little
Wayne Weaver
Vacation Meeting of Queen Esthers at West Chester
The West Chester Queen Esther circle held its December 28 meeting with Mrs Patt Hicks assisted by Mrs Barnest Temple. Rebecca Laubach was appointed press correspondent and members planned quilt blocks for a name quilt. A Christmas box to Esther Hall valued at $2.45 was discussed and a Christmas gift exchange was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esthers
West Chester
W. Chester Queen
Patt Hicks
Barnest Temple Withleven Tmhembars
Gwendelyn Hoover
Busin
Rebecca Laubach
Teaders
Cchristmas
Esther Hall
Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings
Notices list weekly events by day including Rebekah meeting, W R C installation, 19th Century club, D A V installation, Rainbow Girls, Friendly Social Club, Sunshine Community Club dinner, Handcraft and Rosemary clubs, and Masonic activities with times and contact details.
Magdalen Walsh and Ralph Meade Wed in Riverside
Magdalen Walsh and Ralph Meade of Tiffin were married Thursday at St Marys church Riverside. Monsignor Walsh officiated with a hospital mass afterward. The couple receptioned at Walsh home for family and friends before leaving for a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalen Walsh
Ralph Meade
Riverside
Riverside Miscellaneous Shower for Miss Walsh
A Riverside gathering at Mrs. George Pechous home hosted by Miles Clotilda Lynch honored Miss Magdalen Walsh who will wed Ralph Mead of Tiffin later this week. Attendees included the Walsh family and friends from Cosgrove Oxford Iowa City and Hills plus Bunce and other guests enjoyed games and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Magdalen
Mary Louise Walsh
Paul Knebel
John
Mise
Patricia Mougin
Hubert
Leo Walsh
George
Adrian
Laura Birer
Clement
Edward
Hernadette Knebel
Vera Drohl
Harold Gringer
Albert Mellecker
Leo Jean
Cosgrove Oxford
Iowa City
Hills
George Pechous
Town City
Miles Clotild
U P Young People Elect Officers At Annual Christmas Party
United Presbyterian young people held their annual Christmas party at the parsonage hosted by Rev. D C Fulton and family. Officers elected include President Kathryn Stewart Jack Trotman vice president secretary Naomi Simpson and treasurer Maureen Walker. About 40 attendees enjoyed progressive games and a buffet gift from Harvey Holden in appreciation of the Fultons. Guests included Laura Mair of Ft Collins visiting grandparents and Arlene Easter from Town State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
D. C. Fulton
Kathryn Stewar
Jack Trotman
Naomi Simpson
Maurine Walker
Harvey Holden
Fultons
U. P Young People's Society
Laura Mair
Ft. Collins, Cole
J. O. Matthews
Arlene Easter
Town State Teachers College
Golden Wedding Anniversary Is Held in Wellman
J B Palmer and Maggie Duer celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with open house in Wellman Iowa on December 30 1928. The couple spent most of their married life on a farm in Washington County Iowa raising two sons and two daughters with grandchildren and devout church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Johnson County
Iowa
Maggie Duer
John
Narcissus Jane Duer
Fairview
J. B. Palmer
Duer
Palmer
Woodberry County
Washington County
Willard D
Davenport
J. Roy Palmer
Violet
W. Pp. Knowlton
Decorah
M. Glee
Ray Jennings
Beaconsfield
Marjorie I
Wil
Robert Ellsworth
Tommy Knowlton
Miriam G. Palmer
Newton
J. Roy
Winnie McClelland) Palmer
Miriam
W. P. Knowlton
Willard Palmer
Beaconstell
Methodist Church
Bunker Hill Country Church
Wellman Methodist Church
Palpyr Ie
Ald Society
Alfreta Pry
A. W. Roupe
Wellman
J .E. Palmer
Washington
Joe McClelland
Ray W
Luncheon Honors Holiday Visitors at Patterson Home
Mrs Robert Patterson and Mrs Frank B Miller hosted a small luncheon yesterday honoring Mrs Cloyee Bogle of Long Beach California and Mrs Helen Cunningham of Wanke fan Illinois who are visiting for the holidays. Mrs Philip Crail of Columbus Junction attended the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Patterson
Frank B. Miller
Yesterda
Cloyee Bogle
Long Beach
Calif
Helen Cunningham
Wanke Fan
Ill
Philip Crail
Columbus Junction
Patterson Home
Mary Louise Walsh Scores Highlight in Blue Ribbon Night
Entertainment amid evening events features Mary Louise Walsh delivering a standout performance with notable scores in a blue themed show. The program showcases local talent and crowd engagement throughout the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Walsh
P E O Chapter Invites From Burlington Founders Day Event
Chapter J of P E O extends invitation to members for a Founders day party at Hotel Burlington on Saturday January 25. Attendees from Illinois Missouri and Iowa are invited. Luncheon 12 30 p m price 65 cents. Chapter J hosted tea and a book review yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter J
P. E.O
Hotel Burlington
Dc. H. Guther
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Marjorie Hall and Lloyd Prior wed at Junction
Miss Marjorie Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs L B Hall Columbus Junction and Lloyd Prior son of Mr and Mrs F R Prior Columbus Junction were married Tuesday evening Dec 31 at the bride's uncle Rev J O Hall home in Spring Run community. The single ring service was read with eighteen guests at a dinner following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Marjorie Hall
L. B. Halli
Lloyd Prior
J. O. Hall
Spring Run
Hall
Maurice Prior
Prior
Wyman High School
Columbus High School
Iowa State College
Ames
Francis Fulerton
Gamble Avenue
Fullerton
Dorothy Rickey
Winfield
Fox and Geese Party at Bleess Home Provokes Snow Play
Twenty youths hosted by Mr and Mrs C A Bleess enjoyed a party at their country home. Prizes went to Doroth Livesty Georgia Music and age Sim mering and Omer Wagner. A snowball fight sparked a fox and geese game as guests departed hoping to return while the snow lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Bleess
Doroth Livesty
Georgia
Omer Wagner
F. G.livavey
Pleess
Fox and Bleess
Consolation awards presented at evening affair
Howard Saxton awarded Miss Walsh and Mr Meade with consolation honors. Gifts were given to the honorees and refreshments followed the close of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Saxton
Mac
Aren Walsh
Mr. Meade
Mary Thompson and Bernard Deatch Wed at St Marys Riverside
A Riverside wedding records Miss Mary Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson marrying Bernard Deatsch son of Mr and Mrs George Deatsen at St Marys church. Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeyer performed the nuptial mass with music by Bernadine Veggy. The couple will farm near Lone Tree and begin housekeeping on a North Lone Tree farm after a New Year reception for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Magdalen Walsh
Ralph Meade
Tiffin
St. Mary's Church, Riverside
Joan M. Walsh
Ottumwa
Wilbert Kinsey
Paul Heltzman
Robert Deatsch
Steve Dautremont
Genevieve Meade
Elgin
Illinois
Leo Walsh
Lockporn
New York
Cornelius W. Walsh
West of
Clotilda Lynch
Helen Jean
Bernadette Knebel
Thomas Meade
Wilrin
Corgrove School
St Ambrose College
Davenport
St. Mary's Church
Mary Thompson
Frank Thompson
Bernard Deatsch
George W. Deatsen
Bernard Jacobsmeyer
Bernadine Veggy
Lone Tree
St. Mary's
St. Mary’s Hall
St. Mary's Parish
Chattes Rose
Ambrose Bopp
Robert Deatach
William Kuebel
C. L. Worley
Thomas Walsh
Clair Kucera
Riverside locals share New Year visits and trips
Riverside residents report Mrs. Fred Kron visiting in Iowa City over the New Year at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Linder. Mrs. Robert Heltzman traveled to Cedar Rapids to spend several days with her sister, Mrs. Nettie C. Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Fred Kron
Iowa City
Leo Linder
Robert Heltzman
Cedar Rapids
Nettie C. Hahn
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Cs Ere
Grolden
J. A. Porters
J. L. Thorne
Louisa County
McGinnis
Wilson
Ladies Aid Society
United Presbyterian Church
Old Society
Ralph Gibson
Reynolds
G. W. Hay
Knox Dunn
Joe Palooka
Mrs. Palooka
Joe's
RTS
Tony Penthaus
Missus Pylooka
Joe
M. J. Orr
Richard McCleerys
H. J. Club
Baker’s
Gwendolyn Holland
J. M. Kelly
Earnest Temple
Rebekah
I. O. O. F. Hat Methodist W. F. M
Bertha Phillips
Luuncheon 19Th Century Club
G. A. R. Hall
C. Harry Davis
Main St
A. Anderson
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Tempis
Frank Schneider
Sunshine Community Club
John Weerman
Rhine Koehe
J. D. Dayton
Rosemary Club
Lioyd Foster
Charles Davie Hote
Kolah Club
Neill Trotman
U. P
P.E.O
Burlington
Orville Fider
P. L
Junction
Bernard Deatch
St. Mary’s
Norma Deatsen
Wheeler Thompson
William Déeutremont
St. Mary’s School
Catherine Lintz
Frank Bagle
Herman Eagle
Richard
Robert
Kalona
Leonard Lintz
Virell
Clayton
Richmond
Lee Sueppel
Helen Catharine
Eddie Lee
M. J. Wilkinson
Nicola & Harmon
S@uare
Visks
Official
Washington Directory
Geo
Morrison
Ethel Grecian
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rewa
Jane Lady
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
Marion
S. George County
Lester B. Krabill
Kyle
Boyd Foster
M. T. Coon
Pred Bauer
DR. A. C. Pete
North Lowe
Washington, Iowa
Optometrists
Hyes
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
Ralph W. Thompson Insurance, Bonds and Abstracts
Bailey
Phone
C V. Crull Temple
Lemley & Yard General Insurance
East Main Street
Washington Independent School District
A. Ralston
Asiebb
Harland W. Mead
Della Patton
Ethel McCreedy
Co. W. Tucker
Ralph W. Zborsenn
P. L. Etter
T. J. Pease
Glenn Mace
Atchison
Eveready Plumbing Shop
Lowa
Ream & Carson
N. la. Ave
O. F. Boller
State Bank Corner
Washington St
Theodore B. Bailey
Livingston & Ficher
W. Livingston
B Gicher
West Main St
Court House
Officers
Lloyd
Lytle
W. H. Pulton
E. FP
Mitex
Henry Bight
B. J. Holmes
Ollok Wallace
C. C. Reister
C. B. Lemley
Dr. W
Kyle Park
Marian
J. & Lemmon
Lester MH. Orr
F. Boller Pirot
J. H. Squire
Will Dupuis
W. Carl Hedges
Fred Rei
City Library
Misa Eva Denny
Homer Stephen
Asdstane
Chiropractors
Chas. OC
Brown
Poltte Court House
Bherman
West Matant
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