Recording Machine Demonstration for Music Department Meeting
Mrs Paul Thayer demonstrated a recording machine at the Music department gathering hosted by Mrs Ralph Bauer. Mrs M M Schell recorded a piano piece and voices of attendees for playback. Dessert was served before the program, with twelve members present and Mrs Lipscomb announced a fortnights meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Thayer
Music
Music Department
Ralph Bauer
M. M. Schell
Bauer
Edith Weldin
Bruce Lipscomb
Sara Pollock
Caroline Hamilton
Ralph Kleese
The
Christian Church
Lipscomb
Harry Montgomery
Two Prize Winners At Monday Bridge Party
Mrs. Boyd Foster was high scorer and Mrs. H M Dodder second at the White Shrine bridge party Monday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. Three tables were in play with hostesses Mrs. E E Stutsman and Mrs. E B Hammer serving holiday decorated refreshments. Next party set for January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Foster
H. M. Dodder
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
E. E. Stutsman
E. B. Hammer
Quote admonishes Hunter on shooting before looking
A terse line blames Hunter for acting without caution. The remark suggests consequences from premeditated actions and the need to verify before acting. It reflects a stance on responsibility and prudent behavior.
Celebrate Anniversaries Of Four Couples At Sojkas
Four wedding anniversaries were celebrated at a cooperative dinner New Year’s day at the Ray Sojka home. Host and hostess observed their 27th anniversary. Raymond and wife marked their third. Mr. and Mrs. John McGaffey celebrated their 30th, and Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Swift observed their 30th. Other guests included the Swift and Polk families and Joe Goodlander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sojka
Raymond Sojka
John McGaffey
Bryan Swift
Lawrence Swift
T. C. Polk
Joe Goodlander
YWCA Mixers Plan Figurine Painting and Activities
The YWCA Mixers meet tonight at 7 30 in the YWCA room to start figurine painting led by Mrs Hugo Lensch with Mrs Cloud Willits taking over next week. Leather tooling knitting and girls basketball games are on the program in the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Hugo Lensch
Cloud Willits
Mr and Mrs Dare Host Monday Dinner Gathering
Mr and Mrs George Dare and family entertained at a dinner Monday noon. Attending were Mrs Clarence Vogt and Mr Vogt of Grinnell, Mrs Joe Gettys of Oskaloosa, Mrs Genevieve Felper and twin daughters from Grinnell, and guests Mr and Mrs Gene Gettys of Iowa City, Mr and Mrs Warren Dare, and Marie Blattner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dare
Dare
Clarence Vogt
Grinnell
Find
Joe Gettys
Oskaloosa
Genevieve Felper
Gene Gettys
Iowa City
Warren Dare
Marie Blattner
Waggoners Host New Year Dinner And Exchange
A New Year dinner and belated Christmas exchange were held at the Harvey Waggoner home Sunday noon. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harvey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Harvey and Lynn, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Harvey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harvey and Bobby, of Ainsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Daering and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Hysell and Trudy Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Faulkner, Mr. and Mrs Phillip Kneen and Mollie Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Ed West, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Provance, Mr. and Mrs. Wanda Bowden, Francis Roth, Mrs. T. J. Harvey, Mrs. Vere Deimerly and Mrs. Emma Waggoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Waggoner
Paul Harvey
Preston Harvey
Lynn
T. M. Harvey
Richard Harvey
Bobby
Ainsworth
Duane Daering
Truman Hysell
Trudy Ann
Noel Faulkner
Phillip Kneen
Mollie Jane
Ed West
Riley Provance
Wanda Bowden
Francis Roth
T. J. Harvey
Vere Deimerly
Emma Waggoner
Four Generations of Shallas in a Farming Family
The photo shows four generations of Shalla men James George Norman and Donnie Lee. James Shalla has farmed the North of Washington land for at least 52 years and rebuilt after a 50th anniversary fire. George is James’s son and Donnie Lee’s father Norman also farms nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shalla
James Shalla
George Shalla
Norman Shalla
Donnie Lee Shalla
Donnie Lee
Washington
Norman
Dunbar Grocery Sold to Danville Couple in Brighton
Brighton residents Mrs. Floyd Dunbar and son Leo sold their 34 year old Brighton grocery to Mr. and Mrs. James Blakeway of near Danville with possession given January 1. The Dunbars will reside on their upgraded farm west of Brighton and pursue farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Crile
Brighton
Floyd Dunbar
Leo
James Blakeway
Danville
Dunbars
Washington
Mr. Dunbar
Jack
Rainbow Girls Elect Frances Miller Worthy Advisor
At the Rainbow Girls meeting Monday in the Masonic Temple Frances Miller was elected worthy advisor. Forty five members attended as Shirley Blattner presided. officers elected include Arlene Knapp associate worthy advisor Betty Logan charity Jane Tanner hope Joan Wilson faith Nancy Burnham recorder and Eva Blattner treasurer. The appointive officers will be announced later. Miss Miller presented a proficiency class of 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Frances Miller
Shirley Blattner
Arlene Knapp
Betty Logan
Charity
Jane Tanner
Hope
Joan Wilson
Faith
Nancy Burham
Eva Blattner
Miss Miller
Cooperative Dinner At Mrs Brown's Home
Mrs Zenna Brown hosted a cooperative dinner on Monday noon. Attending were Cliff Brown Wayne Brown Earl Brown Charlene Brown Dorothy McMullen Mr and Mrs Irgil Earll and family Mrs Eurain Tucker and Janet Frank Jarll Mr and Mrs Hilton Rab enold all of Washington Mr and Mrs Cecil Lee and family of Columbus City and Mrs Calvin Chewning and girls of Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenna Brown
Cliff
Wayne
Earl
Charlene Brown
Dorothy McMullen
Irgil Earll
Eurain Tucker
Janet
Frank Jarll
Hilton Rabenold
Washington
Cecil Lee
Famiy
Columbus City
Calvin Chewning
Muscatine
New Year Dinner Hosts and Guests at Stewart Home
Mrs. Steve Stewart hosted a New Year dinner at her home with guests Mrs. Howard Stewart of West Chester Frank Stewart Mrs. Ethel Palmer and Helen Breese. Niements prepared and served the meal. Also noted: Harry Marlowe Jr. and Robert Swift families spent New Year’s Eve with Dean and Mrs. Cox and Harding visitors Floyd Murdock and Pearl Parcells called Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Stewart
Harry Marlowe Jr
Robert Swift
Dean Cox
L. F. Harding
Floyd Murdock
Pearl Parcell
Jarrard Watch Party Hosts Kin And Friends
Mr and Mrs George Jarrard entertained at a Saturday watch party with guests Mr and Mrs Homer Jarrard Velma Mr and Mrs Carl Jarrard and Edward and Mr and Mrs Joan Rittenhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jarrard
Homer Jarrard
Velma
Carl Jarrard
Edward
Joan Rittenhouse
Farm flocks lay record eggs in September 1949
Farm flocks produced 3.576 billion eggs in September 1949, a record for the month. Output rose 2 percent from September 1948 and was 19 percent above the 1938–47 average.
Farmers urged to seek help with bookkeeping and taxes
The office reports busy preliminary income tax work with year end adjustments for farm bookkeepers. Farmers who dislike bookkeeping are invited to consult and have their bookkeeping problems handled, with insurance mentioned as a detail.
YWCA Council Accepts Two Resignations At Meeting
At Monday night YWCA ecouncil meeting resignations of Mrs Ralph Kleese from the council and Mrs J C Holbert treasurer were accepted. Mrs T L Brookhart was elected to fill the nominating committee vacancy. A council member and a new treasurer will be elected at a future membership meeting. Mrs Paul Shearer presided and Mrs Brookhart led devotions as new religious emphasis chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ywca Council
Ywca Ecouncil
Ralph Kleese
Coun
Cil
J. C. Holbert
T. L. Brookhart
Kleese
Paul Shearer
Brookhart
Religious Emphasis Committee
Committe Chairmen Named After Mrs Shearer Meeting
Mrs Shearer announced the committee chairmen for the year and read the names of the committee members. All committees have not yet been completed. After the meeting there was a social hour with refreshments served.
Storage tips for root vegetables in crates and ventilation
Panels mention storing carrots and rutabagas longer when bulk kept with ventilation. Orange crates or baskets are recommended. Beets and turnips also keep well in this setup.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Hunter
Sayat With
Howers
Wolf’s Flower
Sojkas
Mr., Mrs. George Dare
Chiropractic Clinic
E. Madison
N.C. M
Karl Frederick
Chiropractic
Shallas
Dunbar Grocery
Harmony Club
Albert Saunders
Fred Wanerus
Georgia
Nancy Wise
Harold Horner
Marion
Jolly Ten
L. E. White
Maurice Vogelar
Cora Pringle
Vogelar
Christian Ladies Aid
Evelyn Bennett
Minnie Jones
Bennett
Elmore Westen
Joyce
Charles City
Westen
Harry Newton
Newton’s
Lloyd Newlon
Waterloo
Roy Roberts
Packwood
Lloyd Newlons
Harry Newlon
Orin Taylor
Kingsley
Richard J. Gatling
Murfreesboro
N. C
Fern Pastry Shop
Dixie Dugan
Dixie
Mister X
BY Mevoy and
Striebel
Smith OR Jones
Fern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Temple
Mrs. Stewart
E. M. Bridges & Co
Rothmoor
Jersey
Jarrards Fotertain
New York
William O’dwyer
Sloan Simpson
Gracie Mansion
Florida
Paul R
Horak
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