Meeting Washington People from Don Ross’s Des Moines notes
Don Ross reports encounters with former Washington residents across the country. He recalls reunions in New York Philadelphia Des Moines and Chicago with longtime acquaintances including Dale Eckerman Martha Godfrey Thompson Cloud Willits and Jim Pennel. He highlights their varied careers and memories, closing with thanks to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ross
Meredith Publications
Des Moines
Dale Eckerman
George B Eckerman
Jerry Eckerman
Washington
Philadelphia
Lyman Thompson
Martha Godfrey
Milt Godfrey
Mt. Pleasant
Bob
Cumberland
American Chicle Company
Rose Reid
Glenn Willits
Marion
Ohio
Ralph Shannon
Northampton
Mass
Cloud
Sandwich
Ilinois
Chicago
Maxine
Cloid
Cloud Willits
Bob Willits
Davenport
Ray Hutt
Stephen
Webb
Ft Madison
Don Paul George Rudiger
Penny Eldridgs
Younker
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
J. B. Rabenold
Bill Marsh
Ainsworth
Bill
Fludson Manufacturing Company
Storu
Lke
Bill Spera
Martha
Godfrey Thompson
New York
Geneveva McCaw
Jim Pennel
Jim
Don
Every Woman Faces This Question About Constipation
An advertisement urges women to use Kellogg's ALI-BRAN to relieve constipation. It claims the cereal supplies bulk and vitamin B to tone the intestinal tract, absorbs water, and acts safely as food not medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Battle Creek
School Sponsors Hour of Music at West Chester High
The West Chester High School hosted an hour of music with Mr. Parkinson, aided by a Sioux City youth who spoke on "That is the Way" after winning a national contest in Oklahoma City last spring. The program featured ancient instruments from wood wind, string, percussion, horn, and flute families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
Parkinson
Sioux City
Oklahoma City
Moore's Bootery Publicizes Parade of Winter Bargains
Local notes report Moore's Bootery selling 40 pairs of Paradise Shoes at 3.98 amid social gatherings and a New Year social. Several families and visitors from Pekin and Des Moines travel for visits and business trips, with health updates and school activities noted in Fairfield and surrounding towns.
First Law Under Constitution On Oaths Signed by Washington
The first law passed under the Constitution dealt with the administration of oaths and was signed by President George Washington on June 1, 1789.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiralty Metal Composition Described as Brass
The Admiralty M ta Admiralty metal is classified as brass and is made of 70 percent copper 29 percent zinc and 1 percent tin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Hospitality at E Cherry Home Social Night
Mr and Mrs Elmer Cherry hosted a New Year Eve gathering in Young America with longtime friends present. Mrs John Cherry Helen Rhodebeck and Richard Pringle helped serve. Mary Jane Rhodebeck performed a dance game Rock was played at three tables and prizes for high score went to Mrs John Cherry and Frank Pringle. New Year was welcomed with noise makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young America
Elmer Cherry
John Cherry
Helen Rhodebeck
Richard Pringle
Mary Jane Rhodebeck
Frank Pringle
Local shoppers and sales highlight Washington column
Fresh eggs 20c per dozen at W. S. Reister & Son. Mrs. William M. Chapek and daughter visit from Richmond. Card party and Bingo set for Jan 6 at K. C. Hall. Jake Conrad of Keota and Boshart of Wayland seen in town. Moore's Bootery promotes dress oxfords at $1.98 and Flor sheim Shoes sale. Wanted sleigh in good condition. Prestone and Brown's Super Service noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Macon
Washington
Iowa
William M. Chapek
Richmond
K. C. Hall
St. James Parish
Jake Conrad
Keota
Wayland
Moore
Howard McCleery
Ted Bailey
Leon Motta
Chicago
Mose Hall
Prestone
Brown
Orrie O Conners Supper Hosts to Saturday Nite Club
Orrie O Conner and his wife hosted the Saturday Nite supper club with a cooperative meal. Bridge games followed at four tables with Mrs Gladys Evans winning the women’s high and John Buenneke the men’s high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrie O’conners
Wanda Orndorff
Grant Davis
Chilicothe Business College
Mrs Harry Miller Wins High Score at Shrine Bridge
Mrs. Harry Miller won the high prize at the White Shrine bridge party held yesterday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. Three tables played with hostesses Mrs. A W Yard and Mrs. H G McBride serving refreshments after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Miller
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
A. W. Yard
H. G. McBride
Hospital Admissions Report Names Local Residents
At the hospital Mrs. Lucretia Kleinschmidt of Keota was admitted last evening. Frank McKay of Washington was admitted this morning. Edward Teslik, four months old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Teslik of Riverside, was admitted this morning for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucretia Kleinschmidt
Keota
Frank McKay
Washington
Edward Teslik
Riverside
Mrs Hoxworth Hosts U and I Club Meeting
Light members of U and I club were hosted by Mrs Charlee Hoxworth at Mrs Tom Schulty’s home. A business meeting and social afternoon with refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs Donald Smith. Next supper is at Mrs Robert Dawson’s home on January 30 and Mrs Joe Maxwell will host the regular club meeting on December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. and
IL Club
Charlee Hoxworth
Tom Schulty
Donald Smith
Robert Dawson
Joe Maxwell
Regu
Snowball Club Holds All Day Meeting at Griggs Home
An all day Snowball Social club meeting was hosted by Mrs D C Griggs. A noon pot luck dinner featured homemade ice cream and nut cake. In the afternoon Mrs Clayde Knapp led the Farm Bureau lesson Personal Design in Dress. Seven members four children and two guests attended Mrs Harley O Loughlin and Mrs Richery Fisher with her daughter Kathleen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Griggs
Clayde Knapp
Farm Bureau
Harley O'Loughlin
Richery Fisher
Kathleen
Mrs Will Easter Hosts Friendly Social Club
Mrs Will Easter acted as hostess to the Friendly Social club Tuesday afternoon at her home. Two guests, Mrs Lloyd Easter and Mrs Hiram Coakley, joined thirteen members for a social afternoon with refreshments served by Mrs Lloyd Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Easter
Hiram Coakley
Friendly Social Club
Will Easter
DeMolays Plan Installation With Rainbow Girls
DeMolay officers prepare for a public installation at the Masonic Temple Sunday at 2 PM with Rainbow Girls. Practice for officers set for Saturday at 2 PM. New elective officers named: Lawrence Whisler master councillor David Munro senior councillor Hilton Durst junior councillor. Appointive officers include Gene Tucker senior deacon Roy Grecian junior deacon Wayne Knupp senior steward Carl Jungbluth Jr. junior steward Maurice Putman marshal Gifford Morrison chaplain Tom Gray standard bearer Evra Smith orator Stanley McKeown almoner Wayne Wilson treasurer. Pages list several presceptors and sentinel Peter Bliven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Lawrence Whisler
David Munro
Hilton Durst
Roy Means
Bob Frink
Cloid Willita, Jr
Clinton Stewart
Jack Watson
David Pearson
Lloyd Scott
Peter Bliven
Sentinel
Booster Club Luncheon Set at Mrs Mae Smith Home
The Booster Club plans a luncheon and meeting next Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Mae Smith. A member is asked to provide a stunt for entertainment, with luncheon served at 1 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fach
Booster Club
Mae Smith
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Jonathans
Grimes Golden
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Chase & Southern
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Tommy
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Aillis- Chalmers
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Paradise
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Pekin
Floyd Schnackner
Dale
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Clyde Griggs
Isaac Sprague
Earl Griggs
Isaac
Fred Sprague
Roy
Homer Hotle
Johnnie
Patty
Columbus Junction
T. G. Hotle
Fairfield
Roy Miller
Miller
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Margaret Bourquard
Marietta
Martha Crone
Lola Carson
Rockford
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Jessup
Dorothy Davis
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Iowa City
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State Securities Department
State House
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Fred Foriash
Ben Holt
Milo DeLong
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J. EB. Coffey
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Clement Griffith
Garden Club
F. M.lindenmeper
E. Cherry Home
W. S. Reister & Son
Mrs. Hoxworth
U and I
Rainbow Girls
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Grahams Department Stores
Childs & Mission Gaiters
BuckleRubbers
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