J. W. Baker Corps of West Chester Holds Meeting
The J. W. Baker Relief corps No. 300 of West Chester met Thursday afternoon with fair attendance. President Mrs. Schultz led the session as general orders and committee reports were read. The social committee added 38.50 to the treasury from a recent event and a donation was given to the Grand Army fund. Members urged to display flags for the Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker Relief Corps
No. 300
West Chester
Schultz
Treasury
Grand Army Fund
Culligan Hicher Vows Repeated in Bride’s Home
Miss Beth Eicher daughter of Ward Eicher of Iowa, a SEC commissioner, married Culligan son of Mrs. Culligan at the Bicher home in Chevy Chase Maryland. Rev Fred Busch officiated in a setting of ivory flowers. The couple planned a Florida honeymoon before settling in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Beth Eicher
Ward Eicher
Iowa
Secur and Exchange Commission
Eicher
Culligan
Joseph Culligan
New York
Bicher
Chevy , Md
Fred Busch
Anne Joyce David
John Tyroneley
Florida
Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Announcement
A cottage prayer gathering will be held Wednesday at 9:30 in the home of Kathryn Latta located at 105 South Avenue. Attendees are asked to join for a time of communal prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Latta
Central Calm Zone in Hurricanes Usually Ten Miles Wide
A hurricane may reach two hundred miles per hour, yet a calm eye exists at the center. This tranquil core typically spans about ten miles in diameter, surrounded by the storm’s violent winds.
Washington High School Class of 1915 Annual Reunion
The Washington High School Class of 1915 held its 25th reunion at the Presbyterian church with 23 of 55 members attending. A formal reception, dinner, and program featured speeches, a class prophecy, music, and tributes to two deceased members, among other nostalgia and greetings from invited faculty and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Presbyterian Church
Oscar Lane
William McGinnis
Claud Rhodebeck
Archie Buwer
Arthur Duensing
Don McLaughlin
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Mildred Rosenbaum
Denver
Colo
Son
Olive Leonard
Davenport
Nathan ‘Fields
Boone
Roger Birdsall
Waterloo
Dora Montgomery Masson
Stella Meek Whisler
Rhodebeck
Downing
Forrest Edwards Mary Jane Putnam Wed in Missouri
Forrest Edwards of Newtown Missouri formerly of Washington married Mary Jane Putnam June 3 at the bride’s grandparents home in Trenton Missouri. The ceremony was by Reverend Harmon with a wedding supper at the Putnam home. They planned a brief southern Missouri honeymoon and will reside in Newtown where Edwards works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Edwards
Newtown
Washington
Mary Jane Putnam
Hugh Harmon
Trenton
Reverend Harmon
Everette Putnam
Hal Edwards
I. L. Embree Olf Washington
Benteco
Founders Day Dinner Held by Chapter Y TTT
Chapter Y TTT members gathered for a Founder's Day dinner Saturday at the North Side cafe. Fourteen members attended with a floral centerpiece and corsages. Officers led a candlelight service after the meal. committee chairs were Mrs. Glenn Wilson and Mrs. Ed Miek. Meetings resume in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter Y
T.T.T
North Side
Glenn Wilson
Ed Miek
Compassion as Response to Suffering in Human Society
A philosophical reflection defines compassion as the human soul’s response to the distress of every living being in its hour of need. The text emphasizes empathy as universal duty guiding moral action and social conduct.
Milk Producing Farms Share of U S Farms Reaches Seventy Percent
Report notes that about seven million farms operate in the United States and roughly 70 percent of them produce milk. The finding highlights dairy’s prominence in the national farming landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Romantic Taffeta Returns in Fashion Show
Models on Rosemary Lane unveil season’s chic taffeta looks in black and white checks. Rosemary wears a resort dress with a four flare skirt and lace trimmed blouse while Marion Shockley sports a brown and white street suit with taffeta skirt and antique style hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Lane
Rosemary
Marion Shockley
Mrs. Donald Sheetz Honored at Club Shower
The Enterprise club hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday June 21 at Mrs. Floyd Crayne’s home for Mrs. Donald Sheetz formerly Ruth Wells. Contests provided entertainment. A wagon of gifts in pink yellow and white plus a one course luncheon completed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enterprise Club
Donald Sheetz
Ruth Wells
Floyd Crayne
Nancy Wells
Eddie Crayne
Lois Fletcher and Dell Farrier Wed in Davenport
The wedding of Lois Fletcher daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Fletcher of Crawfordsville and Dell Farrier of Moline Illinois occurred Saturday at A Little Bit of Heaven Davenport with Rev Buntenbach officiating. The bride wore a rose twin ensemble and carried a sweet pea red rose and pink daisy bouquet. The best man was Harold Miehle and bridesmaid Violet Fletcher wore a rose dress with navy and white accessories. The bridal couple plan a Col o honeymoon and will reside in Moline where Farrier works at the foundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Lois Fletcher
Frank Fletcher
Dell Farrier
Moline
Ill
Davenport
Buntenbach
Violet Fletcher
Harold Miehle
Colo
Lester Alter
Moline Foundry
Violet
Lyle Fletcher
Clarence Fletcher
Shower Honors Lois Harper at Crawfordsville Church
The Willing Workers of the Presbyterian church hosted a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Lois Harper on a Thursday evening in the church parlors. Decorations simulated a living room with a bridal doll and gifts, a corsage for Harper, and congratulations letters. Guests included Miss Gladys Maxwell Mrs Emma Fox and Mrs Nellie Robertson. Harper has served as church treasurer for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Presbyterian Church
Lois Harper
Gladys Maxwell
Emma Fox
Nellie Robertson
Harper
Rey
Lester Bill
Retreating glaciers signal ongoing post Ice Age rebound
Global glacier retreat across regions shows the earth continues to emerge from the last Ice Age. Scientists note shrinking ice in mountains and polar areas, implying ongoing climate-related adjustments and rising regional landscapes as ice mass diminishes.
Earth's Weight Estimated at Six Sextillion Six Hundred Ninety Two Quintillion Tons
Scientists estimate Earth's total weight at about six sextillion six hundred ninety two quintillion tons including the atmosphere. The figure reflects calculations of planetary mass and gas envelope.
Two Journal club members celebrate birthdays on July first
J M Utterback of Ainsworth turns 81 and Mrs J W Stewart is 84 on July 1. Other July 1 birthdays include Charles Crull age 14, Wilma Kerr Amile Daub Mrs Joe Kolosick John Wagner Ernest Shalila, and Wandaline Carter 11 in San Francisco, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Neiswang of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
J. M. Utterback
Ainsworth
J. W. Stewart
Charles Crull
Vernon Crull
Wilma Kerr
Amile Daub
Joe A. Kolosick
John Wagner
Ernest
Jim Shalila
Wandaline Carter
San Francisco
Calif
Fred Neiswang
Washington
Mary Johnson Is Birthday Honoree
Mrs. Clarence Johnson hosted a neighborhood gathering for Mary Johnson turning thirteen. June 27 birthday girl attended with guests Hazel Bradshaw Virginia Mildrea Jean Richard McCall Helen Swanson Billy Marjorie Lyle Van Sickle and brothers Charles and Walter Johnson. Ice cream and cake followed outdoor lawn games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Mary
Hazel Bradshaw
Virginia
Mildrea Jean
Richard McCall
Helen Swanson
Billy
Marjorie
Lyle van Sickle
Charles
Walter Johnson
Granville Love and Lois Harper Wed in Crawfordsville
Granville Love and Lois Harper, both of Crawfordsville, wed at three o clock Saturday in the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. N F Chapman officiating. Attendants were Willard Love and Wilma Love, with guests Leland Love, Irma Spencer, and Gladys Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Lois Harper
Granville Love
Presbyterian
N. F. Chapman
Win
Willard
Wilma
Leland Love
Irma Spencer
Gladys Maxwell
India
Charles Milson
Memorial Service for Deceased W R C Members
The Woman's Relief Corps held a memorial service Saturday afternoon in the court house G A R room for its deceased members. Chaplain Mrs J D Dayton led the service with poems by Esther Hayes and a sonnet by Mrs Pearl Whistler. Flowers were placed on the altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corpu
G.A.R
J. D. Dayton
Esther Hayes
Pearl Whistler
Merry Maids 4-H Club Bake Sale News
The Merry Maids 4-H Club of Ainsworth held a bake sale at Washington Cleaners last Saturday to a very successful turnout. Officers include Martha McGinnis president and Doris Canott vice president. Fourteen members attended the countywide rally where the club won first place for group singing and plans an active role at the August county fair. The next meeting is July 2 with Alma O Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Maids
Ainsworth
Washington
Alma O'Connor
Social Calendar Highlights Local Women’s Clubs and Meetings
The week lists Monday a women’s golf potluck at 5 pm and supper at 7 pm at the country club plus D of V and G A R hall events. Tuesday notes a Friendly Social Club afternoon and Friendly Neighbors gathering with Mrs Nicola and Mrs Norman. Wednesday features Linger Longer and U and I clubs with several hosts. Thursday includes Walnut Women’s Club ice cream social at Carl Nelson’s, and several picnics at Sunset Park and Pat late Co. BE. Babb home plus a postponed West Chester COC class social to July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly
Charles Nicola
Friendly Neighbors Club
Oral Norman
Harold Fulton
U and I
Dill Boileau
Friendly Co Ivele
Harold Klopfenstein
Walnut Women's Club
Carl Nelson
West Chester C
Mrs Williams Hosts Luncheon for Mrs Cocklin at Crawfordsville
In Crawfordsville on July 1 Mrs R I Williams entertained ten women at a one o clock luncheon honoring Mrs R J Cocklin of St Paul Minnesota visiting relatives. The event featured a pink rose and delphinium centerpiece and a three course meal served by Mrs H R Krattet with Janice Krattet helping. Out of town guest Mrs H R Kratter and daughter Janice of Cedar Falls joined the social afternoon. The same day Columbus Junction Study Club and families held a picnic supper at Chautauqua Park with two thirds of invited attendees present for a casual gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
R. I. Williams
R. J. Cocklin
St. Paul
H. R. Krattet
H. RR. Kratter
Janice
Cedar Falls
Chautauqua Park
Columbus Junction
Service Ends With Song and Cemetery Observance
The service closed with group singing of America and flowers were placed at the graves of Woodlawn and Elm Grove cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Woodlawn
Elm Grove
Mrs Elmer Wulf Feted at Shower in Haskins area
Myrtle O Connor hosted a post nuptial shower for Mrs. Elmer Wulf at her home near Haskins. Twenty one guests joined in guessing contests and advice to the bride. A recipe shower was given and gifts were presented by Larry O Connor and Jimmie McCreedy in a pink wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle O'Connor
Elmer Wulf
Haskins
Wayland Couple to Celebrate Golden Wedding July 4
Mr and Mrs Alvin Farmer will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a July 4 picnic in Wayland park. Six children and several relatives will attend, with daughters Mrs Ben Edwards Casper Wyo Mrs Jess Fattig Cedar Rapids and Mrs Amos Christier Blakesburg joining their local family. Relatives Mrs John Slaubaugh and Sam H Slaubaugh Goshen Ind and sister Mrs Anna Stutzman Goshen Ind will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Alvin Farmer
Wayland Park
Ben Edwards
Casper
Wyo
Jess Fattig
Cedar Rapids
Amos Christier
Blakesburg
Brighton
Gift-laden gathering for Mrs Wulf in Crawfordsville home
A social event at Mrs Wulf's new Crawfordsville home featured a table heavy with pretty and useful gifts. The hostess was aided by her mother along with Bula Mae Coon and Lucille Murphy in serving guests.
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J. W. Baker Corps of
American Institute of Laundering
W.H.S. Class of 1915
Fred Downing
W. J. Mas
Margaret Doolittle
P.E.O
Mt. Pleasant
Lucy Pingree
Estherville
Emma Green Hansen
Missouri Valley
Jeannette Lemley Mick
Townoc
C. D. Loose
Nevada
Mabie Buckley
Chicago
Mauree Applegate
Janesville
Wis
Dorothy Critz
Harry Swift
Blanche Knox
Francis Swift
Belle Rice
Everette Burham
Nathan Fields
W. T L. Cummines
Garrett Kuilema
A. L. Buensing
W. E. Pearson
Archie Huwer
W. J. Masson
F. Whisler
Missouri
Zelpha Brooks McLaughlin
Sadie Rohrer Pearson
Hazel Fulton Bower
Ora Wolf Rhodebeck
Naomi Miller Gerdes
Lucy Pierce Lane
Lucille Montgomery Fitzpatrick
Olive Miksch
Georgia Beaty Cummings
Ottumwa
Ethel Anderson Woodruff
Georgia Lewis McGinnis
Mildred Brock Rosenbaum
Leila Wilson Kuilema
Kalamazoo
Mich
Dorothea Wickham Birdsall
Eva Dodd Blake
Lillie Brinning Duensing
Allen Rice
Des Moines
Everett Burham
Olive Renner Leonard
Crayne
Earth
Mary Johnson
Crawforgpville
W.R.C
Merry Maids 4-H Club
D. of V
G.A.R. Hall
Mrs. R. I. Williams
Cocklin
Plain Queen Olives
Wisconsin
Dailey
Evias
Ige
Vege
California
Michigan
Salerno
B. Cc
Cartune-O
Filma Fun
National
Pete Belord
TVA Meat
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