Four Wittmer Families Gather at Parental Home
A Sunday gathering at the Wittmer parental home brought together Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Wittmer and all four sons with their families for the first time in fifteen months. The group included Dr. Samuel Wittmer and wife from New York with son Sammie, Willis Wittmer and wife with son Larry from Spirit Lake Iowa, Virgil Wittmer and wife with daughter Kay and son Dennis from Burlington, and Dwight Wittmer and son Wayne from Quincy Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hering
S. C. Wittmer
Samuel Wittmer
Sammie
New York
Willis
Wittmer
Larry
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Virgil Wittmer
Kay
Dennis
Burlington
Dwight Wittmer
Wayne
Quincy
Ill
Sunrise Acres
Mabel Burger
Carol
Iowa City
Lisle
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Bernard
Babe
Country Club
Washington
John Martin
Samuel Wittmes
Rochester
Floyd Stover
Flade Hagist
Evert Westen
Walter Westen
Fred Kephart
Leo Shelangoski
Shelankoski
Weather Outlook Predicts Fair Warmth Tonight and Tomorrow
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight with continued warm weather on the morrow. Highs and lows are not specified in the readable text. Residents should expect pleasant, mild conditions continuing into the next day.
Testing Color Fastness in Linen and Print Fabrics
Test color fastness by dipping a belt or fabric scrap from a seam into lukewarm water. To prevent color bleeding on print surfaces, dry print dresses on a hanger with an old sheet or towel between the front and back and through the sleeves.
Bette Schlatter Honored at Shower in Columbus Junction
Phyllis Fulton hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Joe D Schlatter home honoring Bette Schlatter. About 25 guests enjoyed games and prizes with gifts placed beneath a pink and white umbrella. Favors revealed the July 19 wedding date for Miss Schlatter and William Harper of Sigourney. Attending out of town were Mrs Milo Fulton and others from Sigourney Kalona Fairfield and Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Fulton
Columbus Junction
Joe D. Schlatter
Bette Schlatter
Miss Schlatter
Willian Harper
Sigourney
Milo Fulton
Clifford Twarper
Vida Harper
Don Harper
John Widmer
Brighton
Elmer Reschley
Fairfield
Verne Escher
Kalona
Dale Beenblossom
Ainsworth
Local Anniversary and Birthday Notices Highlight Community Figures
The notice lists Mr and Mrs H H Allan observing their fifth anniversary in 1863, Mr and Mrs Clyde McBride’s wedding three years ago, Donald Frank Patterson turning three, Alice Way Scranton celebrating a birthday, Harold Lewis Kerr Jr Alfred Young and others marking birthdays, with well wishes for John Comwis D W McClure Warren Dare and Mrs W V Durst. The entries read like a community greeting page with dates implied by ages and family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Allan
Clyde McBride
Harold Lewis Kerr, Jr
Harold Kerr
Alfred Young
Leonard Young
Shower Courtesy For Mrs P K Wells
Mrs Al Crone and Mrs Wood co hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Paul K Wells in Baptist church parlors. Guests were church women while Mrs Paul Thayer led the program featuring a quartet and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Crone
Woodrow Crone
Paul K. Wells
Thayer
Small Baby Shower Moments at Mrs Wells Home
Several brief poems suited for the occasion accompanied a gift table adorned with a stork and baby dolls. Gift packages were brought to Mrs Wells in a bassinet as pink rosebud centerpieces framed refreshments. Geraldine Crone poured.
St Marys Sisters Travel for Summer School Programs
Riverside July 2 The Sisters of Charity B V M who run St Marys high school in Riverside departed for summer sessions. Sister Manuel and Sisters of Mercy and Sergins go to Marquette University Milwaukee. Sister Yvonne and Sister Franzeline to Munroe College Chicago. Sister Ella to Clarke College Dubuque. Sister Cecily to Clarke College Clinton. Charles Rice family and Rev Rice visited Burlington. Marjorie Quinn accepts Riverside Plumb position for summer months.
One-Man Parade Grows Into Big Fourth of July Event
In Fort Madison Iowa Charles C Korschgen started a Fourth of July parade 33 years ago with a drum and no kids of his own. The event grew with Moose Lodge support and prize contests for costumes floats and pets. This year the Santa Fe railroad will send a miniature freight train and a soap box derby is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Charles C. Korschgen
Santa Fe
Khorschgen
Charlie
Moose Lodge
Santa Fee Railroad
Charlie Fron
Iowa
Riverside and Davenport Residents Attend Funeral and Visits
Residents from Davenport, Riverside, and Iowa City visit family in the area. Claude Flynn and Roy Flynn attend funeral services in Washington for Ralph Flynn who died by suicide. The gathering includes Mr and Mrs H R Green and Rose Quinn, the Swift family, the Messengers of Chicago, and others visiting local homes and alumni events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Craig
Washington
Claude
Roy Flynn
Ralph Flynn
Francis Messenger
Chicago
Iowa City
Riverside
Joan W. Soukup
Fred Lukavsky
Messenger
Fire and Explosion Destroy Elevator
The Farmer's Co operative elevator was destroyed by fire following an explosion last night in Juice, In July 2. The estimated loss is $40. The blast lifted the roof of the building and is thought to stem from spontaneous combustion. Dennis Nelson, an employee, heard the blast from his car and alerted the office. A truck was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Co-operative
Dennis Nelson
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Psycet
Andy Clyde
Tait
N. Jowa
Washington Lumber and Fuel Co
Jim
Oakwood Pavilion
Wellman
Jack Cole
Spencer Tracy
Atherine Hepburn
Kansas
Bat” Masterson
U. S
Randolph Scott Robert Ryan Anne Jeffreys
George “Cabby” Hayes A L
Edgar Kennedy
Merry Melody
Ray Anthony
Orchestra
Late News
Mrs
John Bauer
Donald Farnk Patterson
Frank Patterson
Salem
Alice Way Scranton
Robert Scranton
John Comwis
D. W McClure
Warren Dare
W. V. Durst
P.K. Wells
RR. Phillips
West Side Square
Germany
Frau Maria von Bredow
Frau von Bredow
von Papen
Hitler
International
St. Mary’s
Washington,iowa
FORD
Mace Motor CO
Iowa Ave
Washington, Iowa
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