Community notices and club events from Sunset Park calendar
Calendar items list activities at Sunset Park including picnics mixers wiener roasts and socials. Hosts include Mrs Blanch Davis Mrs Nevada Speidel Mrs Lyle Walton and Mrs Glen Beenblossom with times from 2:00 to 8:00 p m and events at Prairie Flower Missionary Society Braden Club St Josephs Circle and nearby Crawfordsville.
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Blanch Davis
Nevada Speidel
Sunset Park
VW Room
Merry Makers Club
Lyle Walton
Red Horses Club
Glen Beenblossom
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Newt Benson
Braden Club
Earnest Jones
Crawfordsville
St. Joseph’s Circle
Charles Greiner
Local Families Plan Travels and Summer Visits
Local residents announce trips and vacations including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lemsey Skeeter and Mrs. Robertson visiting Minneapolis and Bill Robertson's home. Harold Jarvis and family head to Ottumwa and the Y camp then to Fairfield. H E Williams to Grinnell and W R Gross to Clear Lake and Waukegan. Ice cream social set for St James school lawn July 7. J K Latta and Mrs Latta head to Denver for a week with daughter Mildred Courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lemsey
Skeeter
Lyle Robertson
Mary Lou
Minneapolis
Bill Robertson
Mrs
Harold Jarvis
Ottumwa
W. R. Gross
Clear Lake
M. C. Carpenter
Jim
Waukegan
Illinois
B. G. Burger
Bonnie
Stephen
St. James School Lawn
J. K. Latta
West Jefferson Street
Denver
Colo
Mildred Courts
Around Town and County Hosts And Guests Visit
Dr and Mrs Fred Reid plan house guests for several days with Dr and Mrs R P Reid of Little Rock and Dr and Mrs Harry Reid of Chicago plus Mr and Mrs Fred Reid Jr A Sunset Park picnic honored Mr and Mrs Donald Smith before they left for Kenora Canada Attendees included Ronnie Brotherton James Keith Wilson Willard Gingerich Walt Kemp Carolyn Starr and Ronnie Connly with Richland Oh Towomah Joetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reid
R. P. Reid
Little Rock, Ark
Harry Reid
Chicago
Fred Reid, Jr
Sunset Park
Washington
Donald Smith
Kenora
Canada
Ronnie Brotherton
James
West Chester
Keith Wilson
Iowa City
Willard Gingerich
Walt Kemp
Carolyn
Joetowah
Charlie Starr
Ronnie Connly
Richland
Hoxworths Host U and II Club Dinner and Games
Ruth Cunningham departs tomorrow for Kansas City as one of ten Iowa advisers at the National Future Homemakers of America conference July 5 to July yth. About 3,000 high school girls are expected, with Iowa sending 34 delegates who will travel by chartered bus from Des Moines.
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Ruth Cunningham
Kansas City
Iowa
Future Homemakers of America
Nevn
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Des Moines
Robison Family Dinner Guests Listed
Mr and Mrs Wayne Robison will host a noon Sunday dinner for relatives. Expected attendees include Mr and Mrs Homer Ingham and daughter Louise and Eugene Ingham of Fresno California W G Robison of Fairfield and Mabel Robison at Iowa university this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Robison
Homer Ingham
Louise
Eugene Ingham
Fresno
Calif
W. G. Robison
Fairfield
Mabel Robison
Iowa University
Wead Family Birth Day Coop Dinner Honors Three
A cooperative dinner Friday evening honored three Wead family birthdays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Holden north of town. Guests included Mrs. Bessie Wead, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wead, Eugene, Beverly and Ardythe, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Goff and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murdock and Sondra Neeisen of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wead
Harvey Holden
Robert Wead
Barbara Holden
Laurene
Holden
Bessie Wead
Eugene
Beverly
Ardythe
Clarence Goff
Charles Murdock
Sondra Neeisen
Chicago
Admitted and Discharges At The Hospital
Births today include Mrs. Charles Rose of Riverside a son born at 8 35 am. Admitted yesterday Joseph Amrine in medical. Dismissed today include Mrs Homer Davison Wayland Mrs Clara McChintic Brighton Mrs Bernard Cooney Larry Chalupa and Mrs B F Bostwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Amrine
Charles Rose
Riverside
Homer Davison
Wayland
Clara McChintic
Brighton
Bernard Cooney
Larry Chalupa
B. F. Bostwick
Mrs Gerdes Builds Work Room to Relieve Kitchen Traffic
Mrs Thomas Gerdes of Route 3 Washington credits her husband with urging a first floor work room near the kitchen. She notes the space serves a thousand uses from washing to canning and sausage prep, reducing basement trips and easing daily tasks with built in storage, a laundry area, grease trap, water softener, and ample lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gerdes
Route 3
Washington
Gerdes
Mr. Gerdes
Women’s Guild Plans Projects at Meeting
The Women’s Guild of St. Paul Evangelical and Reform church held a Friday meeting. President Mrs. Ted Givens led. devotions by Mrs. Ralph Witthoft and Mrs. John Zieglowsky. Twenty two members attended with one guest and 15 children. A curtain-buying committee was chosen and donations were made for the ice cream social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Guild
The
St. Paul
Ralph Witthoft
John Zieglowsky
Will Augustine
Pleasant Ridge Social News Ties Families at 9th Wedding Anniversary
Mrs Ernest Woodyard reports visitors in Pleasant Ridge July 1 Sandra and Dennis Russell visit the Woodyards. Fern Woodyard returns from Burlington. Karren Hesseltine visits grandparents Mr and Mrs A H Hesseltine Crawfordsville. Wilmer Kauffman’s 9th anniversary celebrated June 29 with friends Anton Kauffman Ray Steele Edward Kauffman Ernest Woodyard Fern Sandy Russell Leonard Beauregard Jean Ray Carl Zieglowsky Carla and others attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Woodyard
Pleasant Ridge
Sandra
Dennis Russell
Fern Woodyard
Burlington
Karren Hesseltine
A. H Hesseltine
Crawfordsville
Wilmer Kauffman
Anton Kauffman
Helen
Ray Steele
Betty
Edward Kauffman
Carolyn
Jimmy
Fern
Sandy
Leonard Beauregard
Jean
Ray
Carl Zieglowsky
Carla
Study of Alaska by Missionary Society
The Afternoon Division of the United Presbyterian Women met in the church parlor with eighteen present. Mrs. Ross led the Prayer Cycle, assisted by Mrs Anwyl and Mrs Masson. Mrs Masson conducted the devotional. Mrs Munn played piano. The Alaska program sparked discussion on the country’s resources, challenges, and Christian work leaders. Roll call cited favorite psalms, notably the twenty third. News from mission fields and August meeting planning followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian Church
Evening Social Event Noted With Several Guests
Attendees included Ronald, Guy Eisele, and Bob Blanchard as the gathering continued with refreshments and further visiting later in the evening.
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and Ronald
Guy Eisele
Bob Blanchard
Swedenborg Followers Formed New Jerusalem Church After His Death
After Emanuel Swedenborg died in 1772 a sect grew from his writings. His followers call themselves Swedenborgians and align with the New Jerusalem church long after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Swedenborg
New Jerusalem Church
Henry Thoreau’s Walden years 1845 to 1847
The famous recluse Henry Thoreau spent 1845 to 1847 living in a self built shanty near Walden Pond. He endured a bare pittance yet found happiness in isolation and study.
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Henry Thoreau
Walden Pond
West Point 4-H Slumber Party Recalls Fun Night
Twelve girls from West Point and West Pointettes 4-H clubs enjoyed a sleepover at Ted Anderson home. They roasted wieners with pickles and lettuce, played games, listened to a Louis fight and piano recital, then slept in a straw mattress tent. Breakfast featured eggs toast oranges and leftovers. A brief business meeting discussed plans for a sports festival.
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West Point
West Pointettes
Ted Anderson
Louis
Irene
Donna Rief
Ruth Nicol Society Cooperative Lunch Held at Duensing Home
The Ruth Nicol Society Cooperative Lunch gathered 24 members and 3 guests at the Arthur Duensing home for a one oclock luncheon. Co hosts included Mrs Neil Trotman Mrs P L Fenn Mrs Earl Galloway Mrs Arthur Wiley and Mrs Amos Stout. Mrs Robert Wiley led devotions on The Victorious Life. Mrs Lindenmeyer spoke to the group on Alaska. There is no meeting in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
Arthur Duensing
M. Fishburn
F. M. Lindenmeyer
Lloyd Duensing
Neil Trotman
P. L. Fenn
Earl Galloway
Arthur Wiley
Amos Stout
Robert Wiley
Sara Pollock
Lindenmeyer
Alaska
Cedar Clippers 4-H Pick Festival Games
The Cedar Clippers 4-H club met Tuesday at JoAnn and Phyllis Stransky home. Seven members named a nutrient and its body role. County health nurse attended for social visit and meet. The group planned games for the sports festival and played ring toss. Refreshments were served. Reporter Ruth Witthoft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Clippers 4-H Club
JoAnn
Phyllis Stransky
Ruth Witthoft
Cinnamon Source Highlights Cassia Bark Usage
Article notes that most cinnamon sold in America comes from cassia bark powder, which is more pungent than true cinnamon. It discusses flavor differences and labeling implications for spice buyers.
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America
YW Mixers start season with four straight wins
YW desk reports the YW Mixers opening with four victories across Olds Columbus Junction Iowa City and Mt Pleasant. The piece notes pool sessions and a lively scene with Nancy Burham Pat De La Barbara Shannon and Geraldine Nickerson among others along with a chorus of poolside chats and a forgotten pair of glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Iowa City
Mt. Pleasant
GHM Club Meets at Arthur Wiley Home
Mr and Mrs Arthur Wiley hosted a Friday GHM club gathering with five tables of pinochle and prizes for high scores won by Walter Rukgaber and Mrs Al Crone and low by Scott Wilcox and Mrs Pearl Parcell. Mrs Wiley's daughter Mrs Robert Sachau assisted with refreshments. The next meeting is a picnic on August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sachau
Larry
Port Byron
Inl
Arthur Wiley
GHM Club
Walter Rukgaber
al Crone
Scott Wilcox
Pearl Parcell
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Hold Regular Meeting
The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid met in the church with fourteen members and four children present. A solo by Marlene Benn opened the meeting. Mrs. Howard Caldwell led business, Mrs. John Ganon read Ecclesiastes 1 16, and roll calls featured brief Bible story talks. Mrs. Glenn Pratt read a poem. Bake sale plans were made. hostesses were Mrs. Jacob Earnest and Mrs. Fred Kephart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid
Marlene Benn
Howard Caldwell
John Ganon
Glenn Pratt
Jacob Earnest
Fred Kephart
Marriage Announcement for Elaine Long and John Goetz
Elaine Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Hurley Long of near North English wed John Goetz son of Mr and Mrs George Goetz of Riverside in a Saturday Wellman Methodist church ceremony with Rev Paul Arms officiating. The gown was rose shaded and gardenias adorned the corsage.
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Elaine Long
Hurley Long
North English
John Goetz
George Goetz
Riverside
Wellman
Paul Arms
Clarabelle Turnipseed
Silver Anniversary For Earl O'Connor
Ainsworth held a dinner at the Pines last evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Earl O'Connor's silver wedding anniversary. Attendees included Effie Wilkinson, T. M. O'Connor, Myrtle O'Connor, the couple's daughters Audra and Ann, and guests Everett Meeks and Don Butterson. Ralph Wilkinson could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl O'Connor
Ainsworth
the Pines
Effie Wilkinson
Ottumwa
O'Connor
T. M. O’connor
O’connor
Myrtle O'Connor
Evgerett Meeks
Don Butterson
Audra
Ann
Ralph Wilkinson
Rebekah Lodge Plans Joint Installation at IOOF Hall
The Rebekah lodge met in IOOF hall with Mrs. Doyle Brown presiding. They scheduled a food sale for Saturday July 17 and a joint installation with the Odd Fellows next Friday night for new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Doyle Brown
Odd Fellows Lodge
Cats
Cleora Morrow
Mabel Johnson
Leola Hotle
Alta Hays
Zoe Kleinberg
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Talendar
S. W. Easter
Democratic Central Committee
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Farmers Store
Mrs. H. E. Williams
Grinnell
William Ashmore
Terry
Sally
Rochester
N. Y
O. M. Cuddy
Bob Hare
Waterloo
Chamber of Commerce
Anywaly
Wilson, Rawlings
Billy Burke
Jock Hutchison
Betty Hicks
Chamberlin Bros
U and I Club
I .B Hoxworth
U and II Club
Washington Flying Service
Aeronca
Luscombe
MI. SE
AIR Park
Lor Deat
Adolph Guenther
Fred Neuhart
Missionary Society
Good Christian Fellowship
Ruth Nicol Society Cooperative Lunch
Cedar Clippers
Nancy Burham
Pat de la
Barbara Shannon
Barbara
Geraldine Nickerson
Cherry
Claudie
Lou Buffington
Judy
Peggy
Mary Jane
Sally Bruty
George Breitenbach
Birdie
Karen Berkoff
Jeffries
Quins
Stephens
I. S
GHM
Arthur Wileys
Pleasant Hill
Ent
E. Long-J.goetz
Riverside High School
University of Iowa Engineering College
Earl O’connor
IOOF
Collins Radio Corp
Cedar Rapids
South 2Nd. Ave
Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association
Washington, Iowa
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