Local News Roundup of Social Visits and Travels
Local notes report Mrs Frank Hynek and daughter Marilyn visiting Marshalltown relatives with Wilma Boyer. Visits extend to Mrs J W McBurney and family heading to Missouri for a vacation in July. Clarence Strovers Jr returns to Grinnell after a stay with Miss Evelyn Van Zanty. Various residents attend trips, visits, and social calls across Iowa and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hynek
Marilyn
Wilma Boyer
Marshalltown
Chiis
Violet Flynn
J. W. McBurney
George
Gordon
Jimmy
Missouri
the Evening Journal
Clarence Strovers, Jr
Grinnelle
Evelyn van Zanty
Bullets and Little Demons Win City League Softball Games
In city league softball at Troop Field the Bullets beat the Collegians 11 to 5 as four first inning hits produced four runs off Collegians pitcher Custer. Bill White’s squad added runs later while Red Norton limited the Pirates to three hits. The Little Demons topped the Pi rates 4 to 1 led by Norton and Os trus. The Pirates had led 1-0 until the Demons broke through in the fifth. Next games set for Friday night.
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Troop Field
Bullets
Collegians
Little Demons
Pirates
Custer
Bill White
Red Norton
Demons
Ostrus
Playgrounds Plan Summer Softball Schedule Announced
Mary Ellen Lytle announces a three week schedule for younger boys play periods at the YMCA. Games occur on Tuesdays and Fridays with captains to meet at eleven. Results note Heights defeated Wallace 10 to 3 and the Centennial Lincoln game was not played.
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Mary Ellen Lytle
Marnne
Heights
Wallace
Centennial
Lincoln
Center
Centennial Heights
Fifty Golfers Dress in Flag Tourney at Country Club
About fifty Washington golfers are set for the Fourth of July flag tournament at the country club tomorrow at 1 30 pm. Each player receives a white flag with name and handicap and must carry it as far as their allotted strokes allow. Nine prizes, all golf balls, will be awarded. entry fee is 25 cents.
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Washington
Country Club
Budge Wins Wimbledon Final Against Von Cramm
Donald Budge, the California star, defeated Gottfried von Cramm in straight sets 6-3 6-4 6-2 to win the Wimbledon championship in England. The top World players resisted but Budge prevailed in the title match yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Budge
California Flash
Gottfried von Cramm
England
Dizzy Dozen Holds Picnic for Parents in Sunset Park
The Dizzy Dozen, a group of Zirlg friends, hosted a potluck picnic supper in Sunset Park on Thursday evening and invited their parents as guests. The event was followed by social time and friendly gathering.
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Sunset Park
Local Birthday Greetings From the Community
Mrs N M Speidel and Henriet a Hull in Minnesota celebrate birthdays today. J P Hennon of West Chester turns 89. Billy Gallagher is eleven. Mr and Mrs Lee Holland mark an wedding anniversary. Mildred Rich of Stringtown also has a birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Speidel
Henrietta Hull
Minnesota
H. C. Hull
J. P. Hennon
West Chester
Billy Gallagher
Mr. and
Mrs. Lee Holland
Mildred Rich
Stringtown
Mrs Dow Bishop Heads Pilotburg Ladies Aid Meeting
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid met with hostess Mrs Dow Bishop and co host Mrs Keith Herr. Eighteen members and guests heard a devotional and business session led by president Mrs Zoe Kleinberg. An impromptu program featured songs and readings by three young performers and remarks by several members. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Mary Oldfield and Mrs Ethel Schulty.
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Pilotburg Ladies Aid
Dow Bishop
Keith Herr
Zoe Kleinberg
Little Fresh Air
Shirley Ann Smrz
Mary Ann Blecha
Mary Jabuicek
Wenona Anderson
Ferne Oldfield
Trene Kennard
E Sther
E Sther Maeurnipseed
Mary Oldfield
Ethel Schulty
Tressa Herr
Esther Hamilton
Queen Esther Standard Bearers Meet at Alberta Godfrey Home
Queen Esther Standard Bearers met Thursday afternoon at the home of Alberta Godfrey with Esther Hayes presiding. Mrs Edgar Porter led devotionals while Dorothy Johnson Esther Hayes and Dorothy Saul gave the lesson and reported on articles from the Women's Missionary Friend. A social hour and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Alberta Godfrey
Esther Hayes
Edgar Porter
Dorothy Johnson
Dorothy Saul
Warrants to be drawn for state aid to 365 schools
Des Moines says warrants totaling 124 715 dollars will be drawn as state aid to 365 consolidated schools for the 1937 fiscal year. Miss Agnes Samuelson state superintendent announced the plan. The Y M C A will be closed Monday for Fourth of July observance, secretary Leigh Soule announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Samuelson
Des Moines
Agnes Samuelson
Leigh Soule
W. Chester Baptist and U P Bible School Schedule
W Chester Baptist and U P Bible School announce morning worship and sermon at 11. A young peoples service is at 7 15 PM. Union service follows at 8 PM in the Methodist church led by J B Pollock.
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W. Chester Baptist U. P Bible School
Young Peoples
Methodist Church
J. B. Pollock
Notice of office closure for Dr. P. L. Etter
The office is closed until Saturday, July 10. Dr. P. L. Etter is unavailable during this period.
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P. L. Etter
Local residents plan visits and travel this week
Eldon residents host and visit relatives including Mrs. Clarence Henn and Mrs. O A Hootman. The Pattersons from Rockford Illinois, Glenn Laffer from Fort Dodge, and Virginia Stutsman with A K Atchison party depart for Los Angeles and Westwood. Mr C B Schmoeller returns from Kansas City trip. The Bald rige family begins a two month western coast trip.
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Clarence Henn
O. A. Hootman
Eldon
L. L. Hootman
C. L. Patterson
Bob
Carol Jean
Rockford, Ill
L. L. Patterson
Glenn Laffer
Fort Dodge
Patterson Home
Virginia Stutsman
A. EK. Atchison
Mary Elizabeth
Jean
Los Angeles
Calif
Westwood
Country Club
C. B. Sehmoeller
Kansas City
AE. Baldrige
Hospital Dispatch Leaves Mrs Herr and Mr Messer Updates
At The Hospital Mrs. Ted Herr of Columbus Junction was dismissed this morning. Lester Messer underwent a minor operation this morning.
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Ted Herr
Columbus Junction
Lester Messer
Miss Melba McAvoy and Marvin Buckwalter Wed Tomorrow
Miss Melba McAvoy and Marvin Buckwalter plan a noon wedding in their apartment before the bay window, with a single ring ceremony read by Dr. F W Eastwood. Guests include family, friends, and out of town attendees from Davenport and Keota.
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Melba McAvoy
Marvin Buckwalter
East Main Street
F. W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
Dorothy Schmoeller
Marion McAvoy
Congress Hotel
H A. Davidson
Davenport
Palmyra
L. B
H. A. Davison
Mary
Beula
Libby Davidson
H. A. Hardin
Frank McAvoy
Thomas McAvoy
Keota
George McAvoy
Chillicothe
Jake Shrader
Crawfordsville
Miss McAvoy
Washington High School
Howard Beauty School
Burlington
McAvoy
Miss Washington
Buckwalter
Washington
Iowa Continental Telephone Company
Celebrate Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Charles Nicola
Mr and Mrs Charles Nicola celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a picnic in the Nicola pasture. Married west of Eureka, they began near the Graham farm and have lived at their present place for 42 years. They have three sons and one daughter, twenty two grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.
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Charles Nicola
Nicola
Graham Farm
Permelia Ella Reed
Eureka
George W., Reed
J. C. Nicola
Washington County
Earl Nicola
Wehington
Ida McKude
Charles Rh. Nicola
Washington
Riverside Lodge Hosts Rebekah District Convention
The Rebekah convention of District No. 92 gathered in Riverside for an all day and evening program. Attendees included state officers and members from Muscatine Cedar Rapids Dubuque Burlington Fairfield Lone Tree Washington Wellman and Kalona. Next year’s meeting location was set for Washington.
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Riverside
Rebekah
Kalona
Methodiat
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lucille Freybler
Assembly
Muscatine
Caroline Darby
Iowa City
Harry Koepf
Iowa Oddfellows
Methodist
Rebekahs
Washington
Resolutions Committee
Riverside People
Rev. Paul F. Sharpe to Preach at Ainsworth July Fourth
The Rev. Paul F. Sharpe will preach at the Ainsworth United Presbyterian church on Sabbath July 4 at 8 P.M. The schedule invites the community to attend the service directed by the church leadership.
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Paul F. Sharpe
Ainsworth U. P
Social Calendar of Local Clubs
Social calendar items show Pansy Hill club picnic and embroidery reunion for former members, O W club Fourth of July penie at Robert Dawson home on East Main, Friendly Social club afternoon, E O W club meeting at 7 pm, golf breakfast at Country club 7 30 am, IX club 2 pm, Linger Longer club afternoon, A and J club 2 pm, and Prairie Flower Missionaries afternoon at church with several hosts and contacts.
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Pansy Hill Club
Sam
Old Embroidery Club
BE. O. W
Penie
Robert Dawson
East Main Street
Flora Nicholson
Amos Norton
Marjorie Pratt
Harry Drake Linger
Harold Schnoepelen
Ernest Garrett
Prairie Flower Missionaires
Roll Call Planned by Linger Longer Club
Linger Longer club members will answer roll call with special hot weather dishes at a meeting Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Harold Schnoebelen hosts the group and Mrs J H McGraw serves as co host.
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Clib
Harold Schnoebelen
J. H. McGraw
Missionary Group Meets in United Presbyterian Church
Twelve members attended the afternoon meeting of the United Presbyterian Women's Missionary society in the church. Mrs. W. J. Masson led devotional and program. The group discussed child labor and the problem of underprivileged children. Bible schools and their side children were included in the discussion.
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United Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society
W. J. Masson
Bible
Prairie Flower Mission Meeting Hosts Named
Mrs Nel Scott and Mrs Clyde Kennard will host the Prairie Flower Mission meeting Thursday at the church. Mrs Myrtle Booth and Mrs Geneva Howe are announced to have charge of the program.
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Nel Scott
Clyde Kennard
Prairie Flower Mission — Cies
Myrtle Booth
Geneva Howe
H E O Club Holds Meeting at Kendrick Home
H E O club members gather Thursday at Mrs. Will Kendrick's home with new member Mrs. Charles Berdy. Guests include Mrs. Maurice Libe and Misses Dorothy Libe Ruth Applegate Leah Anderson Mary Vooerhees and Juanita Miller. Mrs Ben Coppock led entertainment and Mrs Carl Voorhees helped serve.
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H. E. O. Club
Will Kendrick
Charles Berdy
Maurice Libe
Lorothy Libe
Ruth Applegate
Leah Anderson
Mary Vooerhees
Juanita Miller
Ben Coppock
Carl Voorhees
Haskins Ladies Aid Hosts Guest Day at Church
HASKINS July 3 Thursday afternoon the Haskins Ladies Aid held a guest day alongside the regular meeting. Local women were invited and several attended. Rev Chapman spoke on his experiences in various pastoring positions. Refreshments were served by a committee including Rhea Wehr Maxine Wehr Gladys Boyd Donna Boyd Betty Johnson Clarice Branfield and Marjorie Boyd.
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Haskins
Haskins Ladies Aid
Chapman
Rhea
Maxine Wehr
Gladys
Donna Boyd
Betty Johnson
Clarice Branfield
Marjorie Boyd
Wandaline Carter Hosts Birthday Party For Friends
Wandaline Carter entertained a group of girls at a Thursday birthday party at her grandparents home, with games at Sun set park and pink and white refreshments. An impromptu music program and photos were among the activities. attendees included Mercedes Carter and several named guests.
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Sadee McAvoy
James Shrader
Congress
Wandaline Carter
F. B
Sara Lou
Frances Miller
Jane
Mary Baldrige
Joan Schmoeller
Clara
Frances
Helen
Marilyn Falk
Shirley Fry
Phyllis Richardson
Marcia Beiley
Margaret Ragan
H H Club to Celebrate Fourth in Park
Members of the H H club plan a Fourth of July celebration in the club park on Sunday. The notice urges attendance and marks it as a community gathering in the local calendar.
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H. H. Club
Music Program At Aid Society Meeting
A business meeting preceded the aid society program at the home of Mrs. Marsh W. Athives. The program featured piano pieces by Vandaline Carter of San Francisco and songs by Mercedes Carter and Wanda Carter, with prayers, recitations, and tea towels hemmed during the afternoon.
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Wuduies Aid soCiety
Marsh W. Thaives
Getty
Mt.grenars
Ratterson
J. M. Lloyd
Midi
Vandaline Carter
San Francisco
Calif
Mary K. Morrison
Ben Bailey
Preston Wolf
Archie Buwer
Alice Haeford
Bailey
R. L. MacGugin
Hieckery
Camp Fire Group Enjoys Day at Box Springs
Two girls working for their gypsy rank in Camp Fire led a day at Box Springs with Betty Michels and Dorothy Saul. They cooked dinners for the group, waded in a creek, found fossil rocks, caught toads, hiked to a rock quarry, and chose chairmen for camp activities. Dorothy Putnam became equipment chairman, Lois Mace led food menu, and Shirley Duplao chaired the work committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Michels
Dorothy Saul
Box Springs
Ted Michels
Dorothy Putnam
Lois Mace
Shirley Duplao
District Convention Officers Elected at Rebekah Meeting
Rebekahs elect officers for the district convention to be held here next year. Mrs. Ralph Zeck is president and Mrs. Harold Gray first vice president. Mrs. Walter Gardner second vice president, Mrs. Oral Mayo secretary, Mrs. Carl Hancher treasurer. Joint installation with Odd Fellows set for next Thursday at six. Sixty members attended.
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Rebekahs
Ralph Zeck
Harold Gray
Walter Gardner
Oral Mayo
Carl Hancher
Odd Fellows and
Rebekah
Jesse Campbell
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W. A. Phillips
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Marion Ave
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