Joint Installation for I.O.O.F and Rebekah Lodges Held
About 200 attendees watched Doyle Jarrard become noble grand of the I.O.O.F with Mrs. Roy Boone of Kalona presiding for six months. a joint installation with the Rebekah lodge featured plans for a family social on January 15 and a benefit dance January 4 at the Iowa ballroom. Music by Charles Fritz orchestra followed, with lunch served by a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Jarrard
Rebekah Lodge
Roy Boone
Kalona
Wellman
Riverside
Rebekah Ways and Means
Iowa
Charles Fritz
Odd Fellow
B. F. Campbell
Frank Longwell
Charles Ruebsam
Rebekahs
Clive Gray
Frank Lonewell
Doris Zeck
Paul Harvey
Joe Slaughbaugh
Ralph Zeck
Washington
Laura Moffit
Rebekah
Noble Grand
Walter Gardner
Oral Mayo
M. D. Lee
Oscar Jugenheimer
Georgia Musil
G. H. Humston
Guardian
Hugh Boyd
J. H. Campbell
Floyd Murdock
C. A. Ruebsam
Harold Gray
John Witteman
Heights PTA Meeting Postponed
Heights P T A has postponed its meeting for one week due to scheduling needs. Members are advised to watch for a new date and location in the school notice system.
Bridge Guests at Dunham Morrisons After Y Dinner
A bridge party after the Y's Men dinner was held at Mr and Mrs Dunham Morrisons. Five tables played with Mr and Mrs Lewis Warren winning the high score prize. Mrs Morrison served dessert to the ladies before the men arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunham Morrison
Lewis Warren
Social calendar notices for community events this week
Calendar outlines upcoming meetings and social events for clubs and churches from Wednesday to Friday including pot luck suppers, missionary society gatherings, installation, dinners, and card parties. It lists specific chairs and addresses for Methodist units and notes postponement of Unit 91 meeting to a later date.
Birthday Greetings to Local Notables and Former Residents
Birthday wishes are sent to Mrs Clar risga Vinton elderly member of the Three Quarter Century club who turns five today. Dr H Wallingford marks eighty one years since birth in Washington. Mrs Harry Dickerson of Des Moines, formerly Washington, celebrates today. Former resident Mrs Milo Brown of Grand Junction Colorado, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Baird, also marks a birthday along with Marie Vondrasek Joe A Soukup Stanley Mangold of Keota rt 8 and Frank White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarrisga Vinton
Harry Dickerson
Des Moines
Washington
Milo Brown
Grand Junction, Cola
Lester Baird
Louis Baird
Marie Vondrasek
Joe A Soukup
Stanley Mangold
Keota
Rt. 8
Frank White
Walnut District News Briefs From Iowa Farm Area
Mrs. Lioyd Nelson reports Evelyn and Carl Nelson visiting and hosting gatherings. The Wilson farm care week ended with the Wilsons returning home. In Cherokee Iowa the Nelsons visited friends while Washington saw heavier snow. Ed Nelson family attended a funeral for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Ne son. The writer notes a near miss of a cold wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lioyd Nelson
Walnut District
Evelyn Gardner
Wilson Farm
Wilsons
Cherokee
Iowa
Washington
Carl Nelson
John Kurtz
Ed Nelson
Joe Ne'son
Baptist Ladies Bake Sale at Washington Cleaners
Announcements note a bake sale by the Baptist Ladies on Saturday at Washington Cleaners. The P. H. club holds its annual January dinner on Thursday January 16 at noon at the home of Mr and Mrs BP Sigafoosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Washington Cleaners
P. H. Club
BP. Sigafoosa
Bridge Club Meets at Colthurst Home
Xenia January 8 The Give and Take club was entertained by Mr and Mrs Roger Colthurst Friday evening January 3 Bridge was played at three tables with high scores going to Mrs Eugene Stephens and Richard Stephens A buffet lunch was served at the close of the evening The next meeting will be with Mr and Mrs Arthur Krause
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia
Roger Colthurst
Eugene Stephens
Richard Stephens
Arthur Krause
O E S Officers for 1936 to Be Installed Thursday
New officers of the order of the Eastern Star are to be installed at 8 o'clock Thursday evening at the Masonic temple. Names listed include Worthy Matron Mrs Fred Bey, Worthy Patron Harrison Dodder, Associate Matron Mrs J Z Hinshaw, Associate Patron Roy Means, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Fred Bey
Harrison Dodder
J. Z. Hinshaw
Roy Means
T. A. Flenner
Lioyrd Neiswanger
A. Ht. Twitam
Bridge Held at Mrs. Minick's with Two Tables
Mrs. Raymond Minick entertained her bridge club last evening. Two tables played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Frank Kos and Mrs. Aiken Reynolds. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Minick
Frank Kos
Aiken Reynolds
Mrs. W. R. Crawford Honored at Dinner
A birthday dinner honored Mrs. W. R. Crawford in Answorth on Tuesday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Nate Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Corbin Crawford and children and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Crawford
Ainsworth
Jan
Nate Crawford
Corbin Crawford
Harold Nichols
Statler Family Visits Oskaloosa From New Haven
New Haven dated report notes Merle Statler and family driving to Oskaloosa to visit Dr L A Baker. Other locals listed include Lloyd Dickinson and Priscilla visiting Keota, and multiple families sharing Sunday gatherings and dinners with neighbors and relatives across Keota and Keola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Statler
New Haven
Oskaloosa
Merle Statler
Dr. L. A. Baker
Lloyd Dickinson
Priscilla
Mrs. Dickinson
Mrs. Mills
Keota
W. C. Hotle
Elam Johnson
Cary
Hotle
Homer Meyer
Alvin Strum
Doc Engle
Edward Engle
Marion Engle
Ernest Strum
A. R. Strum
Ireta Smith
Bugenia Dickingon
Ezra Davis
Marion Smith
Will Hotle
Gerald Graf
Keola
Mary Engle
Hugh Morris Family Returns to Xenia from Eastern Trip
XENIA January 8 Mr and Mrs Hugh Morris and daughters Gloria and Katherine return from a two week visit to Washington DC to see Mrs Morris sister Katherine Corlins and enjoy sights. Also notes on local residents: Wagenknecht enjoy a new radio. Freida Van Horn returns to Parsons College. Florence Baird returns to Waterloo teaching. Mrs Ralph Morris ill with health trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Stephens
Xenia
Hugh Morris
Gloria
Katherine
Washington, D. C
Morris
Katherine Corlins
Henry Wagenknecht
Freida van Horn
Parsons College
Florence Baird
Waterloo
George Baird
Ralph Morris
Chicken Thief Spurred by Courage Amid Uncle Eben
A light local remark describes a chicken thief as only slightly worse than a holdup man with a touch more nerve, set against Uncle Eben’s humorous interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
Pythian Sisters Install 1936 Officers in Local Lodge
The Pythian Sisters installed 1936 officers led by past chief Mrs. George Baker and former chief Mrs. G A Reinert. Grand chief Mrs. Paul Harvey officiated with grand manager Mrs. Sarah Helwick and grand senior Mrs. Richard Johnson assisting. A pot luck dinner at the K of P hall followed for members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Reinert
Paul Harvey
Sarah Helwick
Richard Johnson
K. of P. Hall
Will Matucha
Vina Manussier
W. L. Rukgaber
George Baker
G. A. Rejnert
Bessie Wright
Oral Mayo
Vic Crone
Harvey Waggoner
Dan Rohrer, Jr
Clyde Pratt
Emma Jones
Ives McKay
Ted Crone
D A R Chapter Sends Supplies to Ellis Island
Washington chapter of the D A R voted to send a box of supplies to Ellis Island at a meeting held at Mrs. J A Harwood's home. Miss Jane Ludy, county welfare worker, spoke on social case work methods. Plans were made for a Washington birthday party. Mrs D J Palmer is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. A. Harwood
Ellis Island
Jane Ludy
D. J. Palmer
A P Young Women's Mission Group Meeting Tomorrow
The United Presbyterian Young Women's Missionary society will meet at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon in the church. Mrs Roy Caviness and Miss Elizabeth Irwin will lead the program with Mrs P F Whisler conducting devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Young Women's Missionary Society
Roy Caviness
Elizabeth Irwin
P. F. Whisler
Friendly Social Club Meeting Reports Low Attendance
The Friendly Social club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Sahneider but bad weather and illness limited attendance to four members. The next meeting is planned for February 4 at Mrs. Elmer Kephart’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sahneider
Elmer Kephart
Correction for D Frank Macon from Sandy Hook
Community notes from Sandy Hook recount corrections and local visits. Residents like Bernard Shelangoski and family, the Dunbars, Hesseltines, Suttons, and Riches are mentioned along with holiday visits and small-town care arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Frank Macon
Sandy Hook
Des Moines Salesman Betrayed by New Year Kiss
A Des Moines salesman learned on New Year’s Eve that a kiss on his bald head could lead to trouble as he fell victim to a lipstick prank. The incident unfolded during holiday celebrations prompting police investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Married Fifty Years with Open House on Wedding Date
A couple celebrated fifty years of marriage with an open house on December 31 and a dinner for immediate relatives on January 1 according to a local notice.
Races of India Classified into Three Broad Groups
The article divides India’s population into three major groups the Mongols in the northeast the Wrayidhang hill tribes in the south and the Aryans in the north and central regions. It notes linguistic and descent similarities to surrounding peoples and highlights the Hindoo majority within the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Percentage of Twins Born in United States Estimate
The article estimates that 1.07 percent of all children born in the United States are twins, based on demographic data and birth statistics for the period discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Local Veo District News Notices 1936
Mr and Mrs Ralph Bray and Mona Bray spent New Year with Curtis Rogers family. Charles Meachan and C Dana hosts. Bruce and Herman Gowey visit Roy Rogers. Loyal twelve families gather to watch the new year. Bray guests at C C Rogers home. W L Bray hauled hogs to Muscatine for Gowey and Hosking. Harry Hamilton hosts at Gowey home. Rosella Spaulding entertains Olive Balderson and John Lindaver and Robert in Fairfield. Ellen Glantz visits sister in South English. Chas Baker calls at Bray home. Ralph Switzer visits Parsons family. Louise brings nieces Alice and Dorothy Parsons to Switzer home. Russell Parson and children visit uncle’s home. Carl Simmons visits Spaulding home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meacham
C. C. Dana
Bruce
Herman Gowey
Roy Rogers
Jose Rice
Ralph Bray
Mona
Bray
Ralph Switzer
Dell Parsons
Louise
Alice
Dorothy Parsons
Switzer
Russell Parson
Carl Simmons
R. A. Spaulding
Families of Kansas Visit Gates Home in Verdi District
Kansas families visit Gates and Dusenberry households in Verdi district. Several couples spend holidays with friends, including New Year greetings and Sunday gatherings. One item notes a humorous incident with a note from a wife, prompting morning alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Gates
Verdi
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.c.f.rebekah Lodges
Lloyd Gray
Roy Stewart
Frank Schneider
Elwyn Gardner
Inside Guardian
Charles Murdock
Outside Guardian
Cloyce Horsey
B. Fr. Campbell
George Jarrard
Howard Baker
John Erlenbush
John Davison
P.T.A
Gwendolyn Holland
Dunham Morrisons
C. W. Davis
Eimeal
New York
Montgomery Warp & Co
South Side Square
Washington, Iowa
P. Hall Christian “Church
Church Christian Church
U. P. Young Women’s Missionary Society
Rebekah Club
Myrtle Morgan
Eastern Star
Temple Walnut Women’s Club
Howard Miller
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
W. D. Booth
Rural Women's Club
Harry Dodson
W.C.T.U
J. Russell
Bell Public Affairs Dept
Y. W
People of
St. James Church
U. P. Ladies Aid Society
Rf. PF
Schwartz Friendship Club
Lydia Juzeler
Methodist Church
Bertha Phillips
W. 2Nd. St
Wm. Baggs
St. Ete
Palmer
Dp. H. Wallingford
Bridge Club
Colthurst
O.E.S
M. Smith
Pythian Sisters
D. A. R. Chapter
A.P. Young Women’s Mission Group
H. W. Mineart
Mr. Macon
J. W. Dunbar
Bernard Shelangoski
Shelangoski
Henry Shenker
Song
Roy Hesseltine
Flora Dunbar
Shenkel
Glen Cuddeback
Robert Hesseltine
Phyllis
Robert
John Sutton
Dora Dunbar
Rrl Dunbar
Grace Virginia
Peter Rich
Archie Farrier
Merle
Raymond Richard
Mt. Pleasant
Richards
Blanche Rich
Ethel Stout
J. E. Palmer
Court House
Veo
C. A. Bray
Curtis Rogers
F. J. Longer
Harve Gates
Morris Dusenberry
Anthony
Leslie Gates
Stanley Baird
Jessie Crandal
Delbert Wells
Phil Weldin
Will Bealer
Wess Finch
Dick Blanchard
Harry Jones
Crawfordsville
H. D. Stover
Frank Libe
Mountain Grove
Ben Coppock
VareoRus
Acts
Henderson
Grahams Department Stores
Graham! Department Stores
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