Pansy Hill Families Hold Cooperative Supper at Kiesey Home
Pansy Hill club hosted a family cooperative supper Thursday at the Stan Kiesey home with 35 attendees. Guests included Harold Beenblossom and Paul Beenblossom, later a club member. Committees were named for kitchen dining programs and flower duties as officers conducted the meeting and plans for the year were set. An invitation to the March wedding of Marjorie Haffner and Victor Thompson was extended. the evening continued with canasta, pinocle and wahoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill
Stan Kiesey
Pansy Hill Club
Harold Beenblossom
Paul
Beenblosson
Walter Bruty
John Wagener
Roy Kephart
Glenn Thompson
Earl Jackson
Irvin Koenig
Kiesey
Con
Marjorie Haffner
Victor Thompson
Baptist Association Plans Sunday Meeting
The Washington association of Baptist churches will meet Sunday evening at 6 in the West Chester Baptist church with a basket supper followed by worship. A young peoples rally is scheduled for 4 in the afternoon, and Rev. William Althoff of Wellman will deliver the evening sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Churches
Washington Association
Baptist
West Chester
William Althoff of
Wellman
Application Ready For Corn Yield Tests
Ames Iowa UP Applications for the 1950 Iowa corn yield test are available from the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association secretary Charles D Hutchcroft. All applications must be mailed by noon March 1. Growers must have 50 bushels of hybrid seed for 1950 planting and choose the testing section of the state. Entries will be tested on three fields in the selected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Grower’s Association
Charles D
Hutchcroft
Poultry House Litter Feeding Tip
A small quantity of grain fed in the litter each morning helps keep poultry house litter from packing and aids cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry House
Max Lukenbach Heads Columbus High Group
Max Luckenbach, a junior at Columbus high school, was elected president of the group formed to promote athletics at Columbus high. Dick Harbison was named vice president and Tom Hotle secretary and treasurer. The Columbus bakery sponsors a Valentine sweetheart contest for high school girls with prizes including candy and cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Max Luckenbach
Columbus High School
Lorain Luckenbach
Thelub
Dick Harbison
D. R. Harbison
Tom Hotle
T. G. Hotle
Columbus Bakery
Changes In Post Office Service Announced
The Cedar Rapids to Burlington Rock Island trains were canceled due to a coal shortage. Two extra star routes will serve the local post office with arrivals at 8 15 a m and departures at 11 15 a m to West Liberty. A regular West Liberty route at 2 15 p m continues. Temporary truck runs connect Burlington and Columbus Junction. Thirteen mails arrive daily and fourteen depart. 1949 postal receipts total 17 581 99, up 12 percent from 1948. the largest patron is Smithcraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
West Liberty
Smithcraft
Rural Homemakers Learn Tailoring Techniques at Fisher Home
Westchester January 25 Rural Homemakers met at Ruth Foster county extension director’s demonstration on tailoring techniques. Twenty seven women practiced turning a $15 suit into a $75 version and vice versa using sample coats with steam iron and sewing machines. The session turned bedrooms into sewing centers and a kitchen sink into an ironing board with a midday sack lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fisher
Westchester
Farm Bureau
Ruth Foster
Irving
Troy Formasa
Clarence Niffenegger
Engagement announced for Beverly Coffin to Thomas Hoskins
Mr and Mrs H J Coffin of near Fairfield announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly to Thomas Hoskins of Richland. The wedding will be at Friends church Pleasant Plain at 6 30 p m February 17. Friends and relatives are invited. Miss Coffin works in the Production and Marketing Administration office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Coffin
Near Fairfield
Beverly
Thomas Hoskins
Richland
Friend’s
Pleasant Plain
Miss Coffin
Whisler Elected Fleur de Lis President at Club Meeting
Mrs. P F Whisler was elected president of the Fleur de Lis club at a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs Wyatt Marbourg home. Mrs Karl Galloway was named vice president and Mrs Rex Crandall secretary. Dessert followed as members discussed favorite family dishes and figurine and textile painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Whisler
Fleur de Lis Club
Wyatt Marbourg
Homer Birney
Karl Galloway
Rex Crandall
Whisler
George Foster
Ray Bell
Exchange Student Speaks Sunday at Sugar Creek Church
Exchange student An drew Gulle of Montbillard France spoke at Sugar Creek Church in Wayland. The report notes various local family activities and visits, including estate auctions and quilting gatherings, with residents attending events in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Creek Church
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Andrew Gulle
Montbillard
France
Chicago Mennonite Seminary
Sugar Creek
J.G. Roth
Eugene McCord
Mt. Pleasant
Elmer Reschly
Olds
Elmer Ne
Homemakers Club Elects Mrs Sam Munson President
Mrs Sam Munson was elected president of the Homemakers club at a Wednesday meeting held in Mrs Elmer Bontrager home. Other officers named were Mrs Neill Trotman vice president and Mrs Hubert Redlinger secretary treasurer. Ten members attended with two guests Mrs A L Hanson and Mrs Clarence Goff. A plan to reveal secret sisters in March was decided upon and birthday figurines were given in December by Mrs Jack Trotman and Mrs Trotman. A Norway letter from Mrs Kjelsen was read with translation by W M Tweeten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Karl Redlinger
Frank Kos
Hen Peters
Hubert Walker
Wayne Marston
Glenn Wilson
Ed Conner
Glenn Knepp
Clarce Stewart
Clarence Logan
Frank Miller
R J. Tanser
Homemakers Club
Sam Munson
Elmer Bontrager
Neill Trotman
Hubert Redlinger
A. L. Hanson
Clarence Goff
Mrs. Charles Bond Birthday Surprise in Valley
In Valley on Friday evening Mrs. Charles Bond was surprised by visitants including Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Feltz and others who helped her celebrate her birthday with a Canasta session and cake baked by Penny Feltz. The narrative lists numerous visits and social activities around Valley and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bond
Valley
Gerald Feltz
Junior Goodwin
Gene Hudson
Penny Feltz
Evelyn Mayer
Donald Feltz
Nick
Richland
Omer Klett
Nellie Woods
Oskaloosa
Klett
John Gleig
Rubio
Jody Zear
Ottumwa
Francis Feltz
George Bond
George Klett
Bill Augustine
Ben Carris
Howard Altenburnd
Winnie Beller
Jim Deal
Plymouth
Jesse
Donald
Howard
Altenburnd
Zeno
Feltz
Rosanna Davison
West Chester
Lyle Conklin
Tyrone
Omer
Roger Klett
Gerald
Merry Mixers Meet in Schantz Home
Wayland January gathering of the Eicher church Merry Mixers Sunday school class at Wilbur Schantz home. Devotions by the president followed by a brief business session planning a February box supper. Contests and quiz games provided entertainment while 10 families were served refreshments by the hosts and Mrs Emerson Wittrig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eicher
Schantz
Wayland
Merry Mixer
Eicher Church
Wilbur Schantz
Emerson Wittrig
Pinochle Night At OES Party In Masonic Temple
Four tables hosted pinochle at the OES party in the Masonic Temple Thursday afternoon. High score went to Mrs Howard McBride and low score to Mrs Donald Sheetz. Hostesses Mrs C G Schmoeller and Mrs Claude Rhodesbeck served refreshments at a valentines and candles decorated table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OES
Masonic Temple
Howard McBride
Donald Sheetz
C. G. Schmoeller
Claude Rhodebeck
Group Attends Lecture Then Meets at Carson Home
After a high school lecture by Dr. Frank D. Slutz, members of Child Study met at Mrs. Tom Carson's home for a short meeting. Guests included Mrs. Fred Bell, and refreshments were served by the host and assistants Mrs. E. G. Humm, Mrs. Don Orr, and Mrs. Paul Horak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Slutz
Tom Carson
Fred Bell
E. G. Humm
Don Orr
Paul Horak
Summer Storm by Lucy Kelley Best Written by Group
Lucy Kelleys poem A Summer Storm was judged best in a Creative Writers meeting at Jeannette Kyles home. Nine members attended as the group adopted the name Word Weaners. The poem describes a storm with vivid imagery of lightning and rain easing the heat and dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Kelley
Creative Writers Group
Jeannette Kyle
Cade ‘Shearer
Franklin Locals reads Sunday dinner guests and visits
Franklin notes report Sunday dinner guests for Mr. and Mrs. John Hindahl at Henry Millers. Local households install electricity including John Hough and Harold Wehr at G. A. Henss farms. Visits include W. R. Murphy and family at Everette Coon home and Keota gathering. Aunt Hannah card received from Mrs. Fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
John Hindahl
Henry Millers
John Hough
Harold Wehr
G. A. Henss
Keota
Everette Coon
John Tucker
Aunt Hannah
Social Calendar Items Note Time Changes
Saturday Campfire Girls council fire at meeting hall 7 39 p m parents and friends invited. Monday Knights of Pythias 8 00 p m KP hall White Shrine bridge 1 30 p m dessert luncheon Masonic Temple note change in time. Tuesday YWCA Mixers 7 39 p m YW room Figurine painting Leathercraft Priscilla club 1 15 p m luncheon City PTA committee benefit 8 90 p m Lincoln school Old fashioned school event to put on play Ladies Day Out series 9 00 a m YWCA Swimming gym period necktie making Nursery for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Pta Comed
Lincoln School
Egst
YWCA
Birthday Celebrations Across Long Beach and Local Area
Mrs Lester Orr Mrs CY Bush Mrs Charles Lemley Ruth Miller Mrs Don Woods and Elsie Nebergall of Long Beach observe birthdays today. Francine Glider and Glenda Rose Maines mark nine candles. Phillip Wayne Foster and Marshall Thayer celebrate birthdays on the 7th. Prank Mayhew observes their wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Orr
CY Bush
Charles Lemley
Ruth Miller
Don Woods
Elsie Nebergall
Long Beach
California
Petty Francine Glider
Glenda Rose Maines
Wwellman
Phillip Wayne Foster
Stanley Foster
Marshall Thayer
Paul Thayer
Mrs
Prank Mayhew
Wayland TT Chapter Meeting With Mrs Hall
Wayland nhirteen mem bers of Chapter yo pop met Tues day evening with Mrs Warren Hall. Letters were read from non resident members Plans were made for the chapter to entertain their husbands at a covered dish dinner on the evening of February 1 with a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland Nhirteen
Yo Pop
Team Brings $145 at Junction Horse Sale
The Junction sale at Midway Sales pavilion on Jan 19 saw nine horses sell with top price $145 for a five year old team consigned by C C Jurgensen of Davenport. Hollenbeck of West Liberty earned $10 for heaviest horse at 2245 pounds. other weights 260, 2476 pounds. One light eight year old team sold $14, a mare pony $95, a pony colt $64, a bay saddle mare foal $87. Three cars shipped. prizes to be awarded at next sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus
Midway
Hollenbeck
West Liberty
C. C. Jurgengen
Davenport
Seldings
Horse Company
Honor Madonna Finke at Pre Nuptial Shower
Madonna Finke was honored at a miscellaneous pre nuptial shower hosted in the home of Charlotte Earls Thursday evening. She will wed Harold Isley of Hartford on February 19. Guests formed groups to make scrapbooks for the couple and gifts were opened under a pink and white umbrella. Refreshments matched the pink and white theme served by the hostess and guests from Wyman and Hartford areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madonna Finke
Charlotte Earls
Miss Finke
Harold Isley
Hartford
Child Study Group Attends Lecture At Local High School
Twelve members of Child Study ITI met at Mrs. Kenneth Patterson home and traveled to Dr. Frank Slutz lecture at the high school. They then held a brief business meeting reporting 94.50 spent on a needy family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ITI
Kenneth Patterson
Frank Slutz
Patterson
Federated Women’s Club
Penny Art Fund
Merle Turnipseed
William Perdock
Out of Town Shoppers Listed in Local Roundup
Yesterday a group of out of town shoppers was spotted including Mrs H J Mangold Mrs John Flading Mr and Mrs Wayne Zeck Don Cave Ray Steele and Herman Wagenknecht in a local shopping area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Mangold
John Flading
Wayne Zeck
Don Cave
Ray Steele
Herman Wagenknecht
Admitted and Dismissed Births in Washington
Admitted today Mrs Lloyd Easter of Washington in medical. Dismissed today Mr and Mrs Henry Taylor of Washington welcome a son born at 9:25 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Easter
Washington
Henry Taylor
Betty Mosena to Wed Richard Buster in February
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Mosena of Burlington announce the engagement of Betty J. Mosena to Richard Buster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Buster of Columbus Junction. The wedding is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday February 19 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Surington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Buster
Betty Mosena
Columbus Junction
C. N. Mosena
Burlington
Betty J
Kenneth Buster
Bethany Lutheran Church
Surling Ton
St Marys Circle Hosts Cooperative Supper
Seventeen members and guests gathered at Mrs. C. Reister's home for the St Marys circle cooperative supper. Rev R J Kin navy, Eileen Hammen, Mrs Murray, Mrs Ben George and Dick George attended. Mrs Ed Rich assisted with serving. After a brief meeting, games followed and coffee was served. Mrs Ray Redlinger to host in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Circle
C. ©. Reister
R. J. Kinnavey
Eileen Hammen
Murray
Ben George
Dick George
Reister
Ed Rich
Ray Redlinger
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Kephart
Dale Woodburn
Kathryn Flynn
Koenig
Logan Thece
Jim Stone
Marvin Stanley
Jim Redlinger
Dick Tweeten
Harry Ramseyer
Paul Grossheim
Carla Benell
JoAnn Wilson
Arlene Knupp
Baptist Association
W. L. Clapp
State Theater
Gladiolus
Acacia
Heather
Wolf’s Flower
Max Lukenbach
Fisher Home
P.F. Whisler Fleur de Lis
Chris Wenger
Des Moines
Carroll
Standard Oil
Lewis Nebel
Ervin Reschley
Andy Tschantz
Ted Tschantz
Joe Rich
Hazel Shumaker
Frances Conrad
Emily Wyse
Leola Schlatter
Lester Wagner
China
North America
North Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
Slus
Tiny Mary
Temple
Sharon Hough
Sikke Temple
Ray Hounen
Manson
George Dare
Harold Ahrens
Harvey Holden
Hanson
Ahrens
T. W. Harwood
General Insurance Agency
Carson
Miss Kelley
W. V. Durst
Hall
Junction
Sidwell’s
Sidewell
K. Patterson
Don Gray
V. Grall
John W. Lee
Winstop Duzzit
Goodyear Tires
Curt
Les
Goodyear
SHELL
Gilmere & Long Shell Service
S. Ave
Chiropractic Clinic
Madison
X Ray and
Nervometer
Chiropractic
K. E. Frederick
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