Plan Installation Of O K S Officers
There were 36 Order of the Eastern Star officers and members at the Ma sonic temple for the regular meeting presided by Mrs. Lloyd Foster. The session included a letter from the new worthy grand matron and a district instructor note naming April 18 as the O E S school of instruction. Mrs. Foster announced installation of officers for Thursday evening January 16 at the Temple in a closed meeting with a 2:30 pm Sunday practice slated for January 22 for all installing officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Astern Star
Masonic Temple
Lloyd Foster Worthy
Worthy
O.E.S. School of Instruction
Mrs. Davis Hosts Bethel Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs Mae Davis hosted Thursday afternoon at the Bethel Missionary Society meeting with 12 members and two visitors present. Mrs Donald Brown led devotions and Mrs Harry Dye gave the missionary lesson. Mrs C Rothlisberger presided as no meeting was held elsewhere. The hostess, aided by Mrs Grove Letts, served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Davis
The
Betel Missionary Society
Donald Brown
Harry Dye
Dr. C. Rothlisberger
Grove Letts
T. C. Polk
Carl Dallmeyer
Charlotte Earls
Guest Night Held By Wesleyan Guild
Mrs Roy Fields and Mrs Don Bealer co hosted Wesleyan Service Guild guest night at Fields home with 17 members present and several guests. President Lyle Grove led the business meeting while Fields gave the devotional and Mills presented the missionary lesson. Hysell organized the social hour entertainment and hosts served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Fields
Don Bealer
Wesleyan Service Guild
The
Methodist Church
William Boshart
Norman Schoonover
Lucille Lewis
Jim Steeps
Milo Steele
Fred F. Miller
Walter Smith
Marian Rinner
Lyle Grove
Fields
Gilbert Mills
Truman Hysell
Missionary Society Elects Mrs Reeves President for Year
The Prairie Flower Missionary Society met in Mrs Reeves Dome with 26 members and two children. Mrs Reeves was elected president for the new year. officers include Mrs Earl Booth as vice president and Mrs Glenn Fuhr secretary. Feb meeting planned with Mrs Joan Rittenhouse hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orva Scott
Clayton Bear
Prairie Flower Missionary Socety
Scott
Merritt Booth
John
South America
N. J. Benson
Clyde Collin
South
Booth
Daghter
Velma Wagner
C. C. Reeves
Lu ‘Garton Thrasher
Phyllis Hamilton
Wurme
Wagner
Yvear
Reeves
Earl Booth
Glenn Fuhr
Stanley Mouser
Don Cave
Joan Rittenhouse
Carl Jarrard
Jenkins Host Give and Take Club at Ailsworth
Mr and Mrs Charles Jenkins hosted a Friday evening Give and Take club gathering at their Ails worth home. The group played bridge at four tables with Mrs Robert Quinn and John Elliott earning high score prizes for women and men respectively. Refreshments were served after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jenkins
Ailsworth
Robert Quinn
John Elliott
Install Officers of O. E. S. Chapter at Special Ceremonies
A public meeting in Ainsworth on Wednesday evening installed the 1947 officers of the Eastern Star. Verbalized roles were filled by Mrs Ada Spencer, Mrs Prin Baird, Mrs Ada Davis, and others with candle light ceremony and flowers for the new worthy matron Mrs Verona Nordyke. Retiring matron Mrs Madge Norris received a past matron’s pin, gifts were given to several officers, and a social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lu In Moore
Ruth Jenkins
Madge Morris
War Shall
Hazel Hunt
Adah
Mary Lord
Ruth
Edith Richards
Esther
Alma Batterson
Martha
Mary O'Conner
Electa
Martha Walker
Ada Spencer
Orrie O'Conner
Madge Norris
Jaird
Spearer
Mre Davis
Shower Courtesy for Mrs Frank Dea
A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Frank Dea with co hosts Mrs Hubert Lehrer and Lena Davidson in her home. Eighteen guests wrote wedding advice and played games with prizes. After unwrapping gifts the group went to The Pines for refreshments as plans to relocate materialize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Frank Dea
Frank Dea
Hubert Lehrer
Lena Davidson
Clarence Jackson
Pauline Blanefird
Dorothy Davidson
Kea
The
Pines
Sioner
Kinross
Escher Re-elected President of H J Club at Regular Meeting
Mrs Verne Escher was re elected president of the H J Club during Thursday’s regular meeting led by Mr Will Prebyl. Eleven members answered roll call as secretary treasurer Mrs Roy Carter reported for the year. A kerchief shower was planned and secret sisters for the past year to be revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Escher
H. J. Club
Will Prebyl
Charles Schnoehelen
Adolph Shalla
Roy Carter
Carter
Escher
Kensington Club elects officers and names sunshine friends
The Kensington Club met with Mrs. Cora Baird in Washington. Ten members answered roll call with new year's resolutions. Officers for the year elected include president Mrs. Ruth Nervis vice president Mrs. Hazel Butterworth and treasurer Mrs. Ida Blunt. Sunshine friends were named and a card of thanks read from James Harlan Thomas Post American Legion. Luncheon served. Next meeting set with Mrs Oma Edmondson January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nervis
Hazel Butterworth
Treas
Ida Dlunt
Sunshine Friends
James Harlan Thoma
Post American Legion
Oma Edmondson
Rural Homemakers From English River At Hostetler Home
Regular meeting of English River township homemakers held at Myra Hostetler home with 28 women. They discussed world peace education, health guidance, teacher retention and lodging, school district shifts, and transportation of teachers. Demonstrations on household equipment covered vacuum cleaners and electric appliances. Plans announced for Washington February 18 achievement day and a pot-luck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English River Township
Myra
Clarence Hostetler
Wm. Spenner
Date Jackson
Washington
Ruth Foster
New Member Attends Club Meeting and Luncheon
Mrs. Mabel Marr, a new member, attended the club meeting where guests enjoyed a one course luncheon after remarks and social time. The fragment notes the social gathering and the presence of the new member.
Rural Homemakers Meet at Dutch Creek on Gracious Meals
The Rural Homemakers of Dutch Creek township met at Mrs. Ira Miksch home with 30 present. Ruth Foster county home economist led the lesson on Gracious Family Meals and a two course English style dinner was served. The group discussed table linens service and proper place settings. The next lesson is planned for Feb 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch Creek Township
Ira Mikseh
Ruth Foster
Women’s Council January group meetings reported
January meetings of the Women’s Council of the Christian Church covered four groups. Group One hosted by Mrs. Leo Sturgeon with 18 members and two children completed a comforter for missionary work. Group Two, led by Mrs. Leslie Beenblossom, finished a comforter and plans to send clothing overseas. Group Three, led by Mrs. Clive Gray, collected used clothing for mission work. Group Four, led by Mrs. Carl Dallmeyer, pursued a layette project and a missionary India study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Leo Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Albert Askea
Clive Gray
L. B. Erwin
Darry Watkins
Claud Tucker
India
Indian Creek Club Elects Officers for New Year
The Indian Creek club met with nine members and five children present as Mrs. Lloyd Farrier led the business meeting electing officers for the new year. Officers include Happ Guy president Farrier vice president Chorpening secretary treasurer Harry Anderson reporter Taylor Stout and committee members. Secret club sisters were drawn for 1947. next meeting will be with Cora Borsdorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Club
Ralph Chorpening
Glen Miller
Earl Burroughs
Pat Burroughs
Lloyd Farrier
Happ Guy
Farrier
Chorpening
Harry Anderson
Taylor Stout
Dan Guy
Tuoah Farrier
Glen Millikin
Secret Club
Cora Borsdorf
Proper Points to Consider in Buying New Electrical Appliances
A concise guide covers energy efficiency, safety standards, warranty terms, upfront cost versus operating expenses, reliability, noise levels, size fit for space, feature set, and trusted brands. It emphasizes comparing energy labels, checking inverter technology, and assessing service support.
Mrs Crise Hosts S C Club Meeting at Home
Mrs Clyde Crile hosted the S and C club at her Riversid area home on Thursday afternoon. Members played bouneco with prizes won by Mrs Lucille Kucera and Mrs Ella Fisher. A luncheon followed hosted by Mrs Crile with assistance from Mrs Ethel Nicola and Mrs Alma Wneera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Crile
Sand C
Riversid
Bouneco
Lucille Kucera
Ella Fisher
Ethel Nicola
Alma Wneera
Jerry
Richard
Janet Gerot
Gary Dean Fisher
Laurel Kucera
Dennis Nicola
Bert Cray
W R C at Chester Calls Meeting and Elects President
The West Chester Woman's Relief Corps met at the K P hall with 15 officers and members. Mrs Clement Griffith led devotions. Mrs Loren Lynn resigned as president and Mrs Lucile Kleese was elected 1947 president. Next meeting Jan 24 with cooperative dinner and officer installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Ainsworth Legion Sets Tuesday Meeting Date
James Harlan Thoma Post 351 of the American Legion will hold its regular meeting Tuesday Jan 14 at 7 30 p m This first meeting of the new year aims for a strong turnout The post commander Preston Edmondson announces the extension institute a home study plan offering a complete course of instruction in Legion organization programs and services for enrollees designed to train future leaders and encourage service voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Legion News
James Harlan Thoma
American Legion
Extension Institute of the American Legion
Preston Edmondson
Marriages announced in Columbus Junction area
Muriel F Harper daughter of William and Mrs Harper Mishawaka Indiana married Harold Skipton son of Cecil Skipton Columbus City. Ceremony held January seven at the bride home. They will reside in Dionport. Also Jean Elizabeth Wier daughter of Fred and Mrs Wier Grandview wed H Richard Bieri son of Martha Bieri Mucklesine December twenty six at St John s Methodist Davenport. Deloris Tucker daughter of Mrs Frank Myers Davenport wed Ernest Skipton Columbus City in the bride’s mother home December twenty seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Muriel F. Harper
William Harper
Mishawaka
Ind
Harold Skipton
Cecil Skipton
Columbus City
Wier - Pieri
Fred BE
Wier Grandview
Jean Elizabeth
H. Richard Bieri
Martha Bieri
MucSeoine
St. John’s Methodist Chapel
Davenport
Tucker - Skipton
Deloris Tucker
Frank Meyers
Ernest Skipton
Johnson
Attendees urged to join upcoming meeting
A notice requests all members to attend the forthcoming meeting. It emphasizes full participation and timely arrival.
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O.K.S
Mrs. Davis
Bethel Society
Wesleyan Guild
North
Marion
S. Iowa
P. L. Etter
Crose
N. Ave
Jenkins
O. E. S. Chapter
Escher H.J
Joe Knotek
Ray Sojka
Harold Strum
Paul Yaisky
Riverside
Ernest Strum
Kalona
Shalla
Mrs. Baird
Kensington
Cora Baird
Happy Hour Club
Eva Sands
Web
Sorrell
Auto Parts
W. Madison
Blondie
Chic Young
Alexander
English River
Hostetler
Mabel Marr
I. Miksch
Women’s Council
William Putman
Dirs. Wilmer Lauderman
Roy Kephart
Mrs. Bolar
Dora Bolar
Leslie Beenblossom
William Crayne
Dill Boileau
Lee Hesseltine
Lloyd Scott
Moe Davis
Wade Pence
Beenblossom
Hesseltine
Rollecail
L. V. Goodwin
Askea
Miller
W.L
Little
Gorham
Harry
W.R.C
Chester
Ainsworth Legion
Eveready
Norton’s “Plumbing & Heating Company
Muriel Harper
Mrs. Skipton
Dionport
Martin
Culligan
Kieth L
Vetter Soft Water Service
Mangold
Dixie Dugan
BY Mevoy and
Striebel
Dugann
Gho Z Town
Busine
BY Mevoy AD
Maggie
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