Open House Held For Dr Mrs Lease On Golden Wedding
Dr Nimrod J Lease and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on June 29 in Crawfordsville with open house for friends. Over 150 visitors came and 100 messages and gifts arrived from distant friends including Grace Johnson of El Centro California and C J Lease of Davenport.
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Crawfordsville
Nimrod J. Lease
Grace Johnson
el Centro
California
C. J. Lease
Davenport
Doreen
John
Rhichard Lease
Willis Junior
Clare Ann Johnson
Irs
Wir
Early model hats and children's play suits for sale
A local ad lists hats at $1.00 and play suits for children $1.29 to $2.00. Hosiery shipments include 97¢ items from Phoenix and Strutwear. Junior miss styles range from $3.95 to $8.95. The note mentions Mrs. J. B. Dodd of Spokane, Wash. as originator of Dad's day ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Dodd
Spokane
Wash
Doctor and Mrs Lease Mark Golden Anniversary in Crawfordsville
Dr. Lease and Anna McFadden observed their long marriage with a 50 year milestone in Crawfordsville. The couple married June 29 1893 at the bride’s parents home officiated by Rev Haines. The ceremony connected with Crawfordsville Presbyterian roots and honored by local medical circles and Masons.
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Lease
Anna McFadden
James Mcfadden
Here
Haines
McFaddens
Presbyterian Church of
Crawfordsville
Nebraska
Yarmouth
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Washington County Medical Association
Min
Nehr
Viola Heringi
Ernest Clark
Missionary Group Meeting At Bethel Church
Six members of the Bethel Women’s Missionary Society and three guests met with Mrs. J W Meyers for a brief business session led by president Mrs Harry Dye. Virginia Meyers played two piano solos before a talk on stewardship by Mrs Antu Brown. Virginia and Mildred Meyers opposed their mother’s serving of refreshments.
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Women's Missionary Society of Bethel
Maurice Meyers
Miss Dodds
Grace Shaw
J. W., Meyers
Harry Dye
Virginia Meyers
Antu Brown
Virginia
Mildred Meyers
Eulalia Grass Grows Aloud in Spring
Eulalia grass shows new shoots in spring while older growth cracks under strain. The plant’s new growth expands as the season begins.
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
Thursday potluck at the country club clubhouse 7 p.m. Friday Emma C Anderson Mission Study 2 30 p.m Mrs J E Kunath at 723 2nd. United Presbyterian Women afternoon division 2 15 p.m. at church Rebekah lodge 8 30 p.m Odd Fellows hall 7 a.m New Haven Ladies Aid bake sale Washington cleaners WRC regular meeting 2 30 Legion hall 75380 Monday Daughters of Union Veterans Bales AP Legion hall
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Emma C. Anderson
J. E. Kunath
F. R. Mauthe
United Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
New Haven Ladies Aid
Washington Cleaners
W.R.C
Legion Hall
Daughters of Union Veterans
Bales AP
Birthday notices for July first emerge in local columns
A July first birthday round up lists celebrants including J M Utterback from Ainsworth four dollar club member status, Charles Crull Wilma Kerr Amile Daub, Dennis Kasne Walton John Wagner Ernest Walton, Mrs Shalla of Salem Mrs Kolesick of Allsworth and DeElda Mae See turning eight.
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Charles Crull
Vernon Crull
Wilma Kerr
Amile Daub
Jim Shalla
Salem
Joe A. Kolesick
Alls- Worth
Homemakers Club Hosted by Mrs C Woodburn
Mrs Callie Woodburn hosted yesterday for ten Homemakers club members. Four children and three guests attended, with Mrs Harold Ahrens presiding at the business meeting followed by entertainment. Jeanette Woodburn and Mrs Whittaker helped serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callie Woodburn
Homemakers Club
Martin Whittaker
Marguerite Herring
Ray Redlinger
Harold Ahrens
Stanley Foster
Bontrager
Jeanette
Whittaker
Valley Ladies Aid July Meeting At Church
Fourteen members and one guest attended an all day Valley Ladies Aid meeting at the church. Morning was for quilting and sewing. Mrs Homer Mayers led the business session in the afternoon. A church service flag was approved and plans were made for an ice cream social on Thursday evening July 8. Rev Milo Phillips attended and gave the devotional.
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Valley Ladies Aid
Homer Mayers
Milo Phillips
Church Reception Honors Rev Miller and Family
Rev and Mrs Fred Miller and their children Sally and Rhys were honored at a Methodist church reception with about 200 attendees. A cooperative dinner followed by a program featuring a vocal duet, welcome speeches, and a gift of flowers for Mrs Miller.
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Fred Miller
Sally
Rhys
Methodist Church
W.5.c.5
Doris Gray
Bonnie Simpson
Beverly Brown
W.W
Kyle
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Ralph Shannon
Miller
Navajo Club Hal 1 o'Clock Luncheon
Mrs. D. J. Patterson hosted the Navajo club luncheon at her daughter-in-law’s home with 21 attendees including Mrs. Sadie Hay and Mrs. W. W. Wilson. A two course chicken dinner was served by Nancy and Patricia Patterson. After the meal members met for a business session. new officers were elected led by Mrs. Anwyl, and committees planned a September guest day picnic while the afternoon included Red Cross work.
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D. J. Patterson
Inlaw
Bob Patterson
Sadie Hay
W. W. Wilson
Nancy
Patricia Patterson
Sresent
de J. Patterson
Arthur Yard
Dr. Anwyl
Will E. Jones
Howard McBride
Red Cross
Butter Consumption In 1942 Average American 16 Pounds
A 1942 report shows an average American consumed 16 pounds of butter that year. The statistic reflects dietary trends during wartime rationing and food availability.
Memorial Service For W R C Members At Woodlawn
The annual June 30 memorial service for deceased W R C members was held yesterday at Woodlawn cemetery with ten members present. Chaplain Mrs J D Dayton led songs and tribute prayers followed by more patriotic singing and benediction.
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W.R.C
Woodlawn
J. D. Dayton
Sunshine Club Meets With Mrs Sam Warren
Mrs Sam Warren hosted the Sunshine Community club yesterday afternoon. President Mrs Lyle Wilcox presided at a business meeting with a Fourth of July roll call. Marie Blattner and Shirley Blattner performed solos and a reading was read by Blattner. guests included Mia Dale Cole Dickie Blattner and family.
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Sam Warren
Sunshine Community Club
Lyle Wilcox
Ehmie Koehler
Mia
Dale Cole
Dickie
Victor Blattner
Marie
Shirley
Eva
Mre
George Howard
Anna Maa
Virginia Donaldson
Warren
Iattner
Howard
John Steinbeck Novel Adaptation Opens Today
A major film adaptation of John Steinbeck's The Moon Is Down premieres today. The Norwegian invasion story is praised as a superb screen production and one of Hollywood’s most anticipated releases in recent memory.
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Norway
Hollywood
Doan's Pills Aimed At Tired Kidneys And Sleeplessness
Tired kidneys disrupt sleep and cause backache and general malaise. Doan's Pills offer relief by aiding kidney function, flushing out waste from the blood, and restoring energy. Consult a druggist for Doan's within 3 years of use for best results.
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Soctors
Doan
Moon Is Down on State Theatre Screen
The Moon Is Down debuts at the State Theatre as a landmark film adaptation praised for its powerful portrayal of occupied resistance. Producer Nunnally Johnson led an acclaimed cast including Sir Cedric Hardwicke as Colonel Lanser and Henry Travers as the mayor, with Dorris Bowdon returning to film after The Grapes of Wrath.
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Cedric Hardwicke
Lanser
Henry Travers
Visor
Lee Cobb
Dorris Bowden
Rosashaun
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Richter
Phoenix
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J. M. Utterback
Ainsworth
Dennis Kasne Walton
Carl Walton
Keota
John Wagner
Ernest
DeElda Mae See
Mrs. C. Woodburn
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Ne Hatfield
WAAC
Army Service Forces Depot
Columbus
Dan L. Pickering
Lancaster
Navajo Club
Hal
Mary Richards
Marie Blattner
Army
Shirley Blattner
Ya Blattner
John Steinbeck
Jack Crone
Call
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Sunkist California Lemons
Jack Sprat
Bartlett
Pearl
Teller
Ibs
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Campbell
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Oklahoma
LeHuce
Sunkist Lemons
Colorado
Clorgx
Louisa Gold Butter
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Dale Califor
NIA
Tuly
State Theatre
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Washington Beverage Co
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