Local residents share travel visits and family events
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Boshart and son Mike plan to return from Wayland after visiting Bill's parents. Several guests came to and left from area homes this week, including relatives from Des Moines Chicago and Dallas. Clydene Nicola heads to Columbus Ohio as a Washington FHA delegate, while Mary Briley reports from Dallas about a furniture show display ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Boshart
Mike
Wayland
Mr. Boshart
R. Boshart
Mace Motor Company
E. H. Whitehead
Clydene Nicola
Homer Birney
E. &Ard Street
Iowa City
Columbus
Ohio
FHA
Washington
George
Joyce Eicher
California
W. O. Boshart
O. C. Boshart
Sam Wenger
Reading
Minn
Lester Anderson
Janet Carol
Worthington
Various visitors and travelers bid Washington area farewell
A long list of guests and visitors is noted in Washington with Betty Ann and Harriett Kunik traveling to Iowa City and Cleve land Ohio, Sylvia Friedman of Euclid and Goldine Braverman of Iowa City visiting. The Ottumwa Lemleys and Caleb Lemley relatives also appear, with Sunday dinners hosted by Will Augustine and plans to return home. Other entries show Wayne Rees from Chicago, Cedar Rapids and Pittsburgh guests, nurses trainee Mary Alice Simmering, and many local residents hosting relatives or traveling for vacations and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ann
Harriett Kunik
Iowa City
Cleveland
Ohio
Kunik
Sylvia Friedman
Euclid
Goldine Braverman
Dwight Lemley
Lemmley
Rochester
Caleb Lemley
Ivan Lemley
Ottumwa
Ethel Sowash
Washington
Will Augustine
Lemleys
Augustine
Wayne Rees
Chicago
John Winea
John. Eadie
Richard Winga
Wyman
Mary Alice Simmering
University Hospital
Legion Auxiliary installs Officers in Wayland
Legion Auxiliary in Wayland holds summer meeting with officer installations Mrs Delbert McGuire and Mrs Lucille Hill succeed Emily Watson and Ezra Wittmer as president and first vice president Installing officer was Mrs Clair Sodergren Delegates chosen for Des Moines state convention and a social hour followed. Families visit relatives from Denver Ames Superior Archbold West Wood and Bettendorf noted with birthdays and travel plans mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrs
Wittmer
Emily Watson
Ezra Wittmer
Delbert McGuire
Lucille Hill
Clair Sodergren
Des Moines
Lee Graber
Barbara
Denver
Cole
John Graber
Carma Sue
Harold Graber
Jacob E. Graber
Bryson McDonald
Ames
Lester Henss
Marianna Taylor
Superior
Wis
Ice Cream Social Celebrated On Independence Day
Noble July 6 The Eicher Sunday school held an ice cream social on the church lawn July 4 with contests group singing and refreshments of homemade ice cream cake and iced tea. Also notes of visits and local utility service updates plus the Noble Consolidated school board annual meeting and personnel reelections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon W. Frey
Noble
Eicher Sunday School
Church Lawn
Robert Ward
Kansas City
Raymond Rich
Willis Alliman
Lester Alliman
Lee Swartzendruber
Robert Pefferman
Ls.u. Co
Peffermans
John Bigham
Sam Wenger
Reading
Minn
Pp. P. Wenger
Florence
Horace Skinner
William Byrd
Nashville
Tenn
Henry Sexton
Sundstrum
Bereford
S. D
Ronald Johnson
Enjoy Picnic Supper On Fourth of July
Relatives from Mt Pleasant Ft Madison and nearby attended a picnic supper at Neil Kracaw’s home on the Fourth. Adeline Humphreys visiting from Iowa City attended with her parents Mr and Mrs E V Humphreys. Other local visits include J E Letts family in Muscatine and Claudine Letts returning from Rock Island Ill with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Pencil
John Pencil
Brighton
Ira Albright
Verne Proffit
Keith Krouth
North Liberty
Oscar Pencil
Keosauqua
Ernie Norton
Rock Island
Ill
Wyman Loder
Chicago
Ralph Pencil
Waterloo
Don Pencil
Bettindorf
Gus Richards
Albert Bohn
Manson
Henry Yoder
Noble
Bohn
Peter Zoshart
Clarence Boshart
Washington
Arthur Boshart
Rex Roth
Edna Widmer
Irvan Boshart
Duane Tschantz
United States Navy
New London
Conn
Ted Tschantz
Warren Bergh
Harry Quaife
Ionia
Gordon Rhum
Iowa City
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Mich
Drusilla Graber
P. J. Graber
Sara Lu Graber
Joe Graber
Camp Faton
Harold Kolesick
West Wood
Calif
Coppock
Nellie Coleman
Mt. Pleasant
Milton Richard
Des Moines
Schowalter
Widmer
Paul Witting
Imlay City
Mary Wyse
David Wittmer
Rochelle
Randy
Duane Wittmer
Okavilgee
Okla
Duane
Oklahoma A. and
M Branch College
FE. V. Humphreys
Wyman
Ft. Madison
Neil Kracaw
Adeline Humphreys
S.U.I
E. V. Humphreys
J. E. Letts
Muscatine
Claudine Letts
Rock Island, Ill
Mary Lena Davis
Jane Sullivan
Elma Ta
Robert Pefferman
Eicher School
Phyllis Davison
Stringtown
Dean Kauffman
Soimnmers School
Alice Hunt
J. N. Reschly
Paul Wittrig
Inlay
Margaret Wittrig
Daniel Schantz
Mrs Stewart Hosts Chester COC Class Social
West Chester M E Church COC class met with Mrs Howard Stewart for a Thursday social. Seventeen members answered roll call and heard a program led by Mrs Edith Porter and Mrs J R Griggs. Refreshments were served by the hostess and daughter Linda Stewart with assistance. Mrs E C Temple will entertain in August with Mollie Tierney as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
M.E. Ehurch
Howard Stewart
Roy Gardner
Edith Porter
J. R. Griggs
Edgar Stewart
Linda
E. C. Temple
Mollie Tierney
Home Art Club Meets With Mrs Holt Friday
Twelve members of the Home Art club met with Mrs. Ben Holt Friday afternoon. The afternoon was spent socially. Assisting the hostess with refreshments were Mrs. Clarence Niffenegger and Mrs. Bob Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Art Club
Mrs. Holt
Ben Holt
Clarence Niffenegger
Bob Ferguson
Fairview Club Elects Darbyshire President At Thursday Meeting
Mrs Dale Darbyshire was elected president of the Fairview Community club at a Thursday afternoon session with Mrs Clarence Lowe. Officers named were Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn vice president and Mrs Earl Monson secretary-treasurer. Roll call cited Three Things I Wish I Didn't Do. Guests included Mrs W H Edgar Mrs W J Edgar Miss C G Fletcher and Roberta Herglerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Darbyshire
Fairview Community Club
Clarence Lowe
Floyd Blankenhorn
Earl Monson
J. C. Rhea
Third Natural Motion of Earth Noted in Early Refillable Theory
A historical account explains a third natural motion of the earth beside its daily axial rotation and yearly orbit around the sun. This motion is described as careening or rolling, a normal recurrent cycle occurring roughly every 6 000 to 8 000 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copernicus
Feed substitution urged for warm months in poultry rations
Farmers are advised not to overuse corn in laying rations during warm weather as it can fatten hens and raise heat stress risk. Wheat and oats offer lower energy and may replace corn in summer diets.
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
Admitted yesterday Gladys Gardner Washington. Dismissed today Mrs Alan Barclay and con Washington Mrs Coley Deese and daughter Columbus Junction Mrs DP W McClure Washington Richard Benge Wellman Birth yesterday Mr and Mrs Charles Lyle a son at 8 33 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Gardner Washington
Alan Barclay
Con
Washington
Coley Deese
Columbus Junction
DP. W. McClure
Richard Benge
Wellman
Charles Lyle
Women’s Council Groups Hold Three Meetings
The Women’s Council of the Christian Church conducted three group meetings Friday afternoon. Group 1 elected officers Ray Rathmel and others, adopted sewing for the local hospital as a mission project, and will meet next with Mrs Jarvis in September. Group 2 discussed collecting used clothing and hosting arrangements were set. Group 3 appointed committee chairs, planned sending items to Child’s Saving Institute in Omaha, and 16 members attended with Mrs Putman presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Council of Christian Church
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Leslie Beenblossom
Jarvis
William Putman
Everette Beenblossom
Clive Gray
Earl Jackson
Missionay Chaiman
Bessie Tucker
Harry Watkins
Bill Crayne
General Council
Putman
Harold Been Blossom
Child’s Saving Institute
Omaha
Neb
Ada Hahn
Buel Fortney
Don McLaughlin Hosts Holiday Dinner Party
Donald McLaughlin and family hosted a seven o'clock July 4 chicken dinner at the McLaughlin home. Guests included Eugene Martin and family, Mr and Mrs Crone, Robert Daniel, Robert McLaughlin, Vic Crone, Donald Melaughlin, and Mary Rita. The event featured buffet service, centered quarter tables with summer bouquets, porch social hour, and vocal performances by Mrs. Robert Crone and Mary Rita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McLaughlin
McLaughlin
John Haifley
Robert Crone
Iowa City
Mary Rita McLaughlin
Eugene Martin
Delores Ann
Duane
Crone
Robert Daniel
Robert McLaughlin
Vic Crone
Donald Melaughlin
Six Guests Present at Friday Club Meeting
Six guests attended the Friendship club gathering Friday afternoon at Myrtle Pearson’s home. The visitors included Mrs. David Pearson, Mrs. Hazel Lambert, Mrs. Donald Brown, Mrs. Ella Gordon, Patricia Peiffer, and Mrs. Robertson, joining 19 members for entertainment by Mrs. Mark Campbell and Mrs. Maurice Alvine Amelon. Amelon salad was served by the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Myrtle Pearson
David Pearson
Hazel Lambert
Donald Brown
Ella Gordon
Patricia Peiffer
Robertson
Mark Campbell
Maurice Alvine
Amelon
Margaret Ragan to Wed James Nolan in Washington
Mr and Mrs Charles Ragan announce the engagement of daughter Margaret to James Francis Nolan son of George Francis Nolan of Bayonne New Jersey The couple plan a September 5 wedding in Washington Miss Ragan graduates of Washington high school attends Denver University and majors in psychology Mr Nolan studies at Regis College Denver Colorado
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ragan
Margaret
James Francis Nolan
George Francis Nolan
Bayonne
N. J
Washington
Miss Ragan
Washington High School
Denver University
Denver, Colo
Nolan
Regis College
Denver
YW Mixers Plan Iowa City Trip For Summer Outing
The YWCA Mixers executive board met to plan summer and fall activities. Charlotte Earls, newly elected president, led the session. Next Tuesday at 5 45 p m members will meet at the VW room and travel to Iowa City for supper and a movie. Also planned is a Silver Lake swimming trip a week later. Marilyn Ruegz segger will show films from Camp Brewster near Omaha and reports will be given by Earls Turnipseed and others. Committee appointments for six months will be announced at the July 26 potluck dinner. Present were Earls Day Rhodes Waggoner Humston and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ywca Mixers
YWCA
Charlotte Earls
VW Room
Iowa City
Earli
Robert Day
Silver Lake
Tuesda
Marilyn Ruegzsegger
Camp Brewster
Omaha
Neb
Miss Earls
Dorothy Turnipseed
Miss Earl
Mrs. Day
Lucile Rhodes
Mary Waggoner
Lois Humston
Rainbow Girls Summer Formal Dances With Ottumwa Orchestra
Bus Roach and his Ottumwa orchestra supplied the music for the Rainbow Girls summer formal dance Friday night at the Washington County club from 4 to 12. Rainbow advisory board members greeted guests and assisted with punch. Decorations were organized by Donna Patterson with helpers Frances Miller Shirley Stewart and Shirley Blattner. Carla Guther secured the orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bus Roach
Ottumwa
Rainbow Girls
Washington Country Club
Rainbow Advisory Board
Victor Blattner
Max Cook
Don Orr
George Dare
Donna Patterson
Frances Miller
Shirley Stewart
Shirley Blattner
Carla Guther
Mrs Currier Guest at Baptist Class Meeting
Mrs. Vance Currier attended the Loyal Women’s class gathering at the Baptist church on Friday afternoon. Mrs. C Bush led devotions and prayers were offered by Mrs. N Dodd after the business portion of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Currier
Vance Currier
Loyal Women’s Class
The
Baptist Church
C. Bush
Dr. N. Dodd
Mrs Miller Introduced as New Guild Member
Mrs Merle Miller was introduced as a new member of the St. Pauls Women s guild at Thursday afternoon’s meeting held at the Evangelical and Reformed church. Twenty two members and two guests attended with devotions led by Mrs Fred Zieglowsky Mrs Wayne Arnold and Mrs Archer Augustine. The business meeting was conducted by president Mrs Harold Wilson and refreshments were served by a committee of Mrs Melvin Schnicker Mrs Adolph Guenther and Mrs Walter Sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Miller
St. Paul’s Women’s Guild
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Fred Zieglowsky
Wayne Arnold
Archer Augustine
Harold Wilson
Melvin Schnicker
Adolph Guenther
Walter Sheets
Social Calendar Items Across Local Groups
Catholic Daughters and Knights of Pythias meet at 8 00 p m with different venues. Past Noble Grand circle gathers at Mrs Howard Baker 8 00 p m Mrs Doyle Brown hostess. Ann Judson circle picnic at Sunset Park 6 30 p m rain at church. YWCA mixers coordinate Iowa City dinner and movie transport Call organizers. Just Us club 2 00 p m at Mrs Griggs Sunshine Community 2 00 p m roll call bread usage. Presbyterian Prayer Service 9 30 a m at church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand Circle
Howard Baker
Doyle Brown
Ann Judson Circle
Sunset Park
YWCA
bEps Ywca
Iowa City
Charlotte Bart
Robert Day
Just Us Club
D. C. Griggs
Sunshine Community Club
Will Richards
Presbyterian Prayer Service
Birthday notices and Bible quiz party events
The record lists several individuals including Thomas Edwin Hobbs nine year old Harold Wehr Robert McLaughlin J B D Martin Ruth Schantz Mrs Vernon Witting Barbara Elizabeth Shannon Mrs Albert Redeker Justine George with a note of July 10. Poems were read and the ladies joined Bible quizzes. Mrs Bush shared travel pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edwin Hobbs
Harold Wehr
Robert McLaughlin
J. B. D. Martin
Ruth Schantz
Vernon Witting
Barbara Elizabeth Shannon
Albert Redeker
Justine George Note
Crawfordsville Cone School District to Hold July 22 Hearing
The Crawfordsville Cone School District board in Crawford Township Washington County Iowa will meet July 22 1949 at 8 PM at the school house. Taxpayers may be heard regarding the proposed expenditures for the year starting July 1 1949 and ending June 30 1950. A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available at the hearing. Co C MOORHEAD district secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOTIC
Crawfordsville Cone School
Wistrict
Crawford Township
Washington County
Iowa
Diesel Trains Invest Hefty Sums For Streamlined Cars
Diesel powered air conditioned streamline passenger trains cost from one million to one and a half million dollars each depending on power unit size train length and other factors.
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J. E. Lemmon
Arizona
Wolf’s Flower
Fred Steck
R Brammer
A. E. Hansen
Moline, Til
Ed Shalla
Wekend
Rodney Arnold
Wisconsin
McGregor
Prairie du Chien
Louis Havel
Elmer Sweitzer
Wilbert Olsen
Kay
Kate Shella
Moline, Ill
Kate Shalla
Ed Shaila
E. M. Cox
Judith
Ralph
Fred Havel
Loren Simpson
Vernus Bailey
Mrs. Simpson
Frank Bailey
Nile Bailey
B. C. Birley
Mary
Dallas
Tex
Furniture Mart
Stevens Hotel
Mable Gosling
Ainsworth
al Lindsay
E. Lindsay
Cedar Rapids
Bob Moffatt
Pittsburgh
Penn
John Cunningham
Fred L. Stewart
Branson, Mo
Ozarks
William Stewart
Carolyn
Los Angeles
Wm. Stewarts
Robert Dunbar
Maybelle
Robert Meeker
Clarence Johnson
Janice Peterson
Jim White
Judy Swingler
Powell A. Rayburn
Ft. Wayne
Ind
E. D. Rayburn
P. A. Rayburn
Moose Lodge
Mooseheart, Ill
Jim Arnold
Benteco
Carl Dusenbery
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Mrs. Dusenbery
Z. Victor Vogel
Keota
D. W. Gregory
Fred Reid
St. Paul, Minn
Gregory
Robert Clark
Dubuque
Floyd Kistler
Julia Dawson
Teresy Reardan
Margaret Ellen Barker
Eeaeg Simpson
Preston Wolf Vierone
Mike Crone
Canada
Chamberlin Bros
Legion Auxiliary
Jennie Berry
Phyllis Richard
Forest Rich
Cal Clark
Noble Consolidated School Board
Frey
W. J. Graber
Vernon Frey
E. V. Humphrey
C. Dewey Davis
Cooper Davis
Pittsboro
K. C. Davis
Calhoun City
Paul Wiley
J. R. Rees
Elmer Hakanson
Don Oldt
H B. Oldt
All In
Animal Life
Mrs. Stewart
Chester
Mrs. Darbyshire
Floyd Reschley
Blankenhorn
W. H. Edgar
W. J Edgar
Me. C.G. Fletcher
Roberta Herglerson
Fletcher
Jake Shrader
Charles Anderson
Richard Skipton
Shrader
Anderson
Clyde Hillhouse
Don McLaughlin
Wilfred
Miss Kagan
Rainbow
Mrs. Miller
Catholic Daughters of America
VFW
Knights of Pythias
Op Bale
Francis Skipton
Galesburg
Agnes Wheelan
Sam Wittmer
Havre
Vern Escher
Glenn Robertson
Charlotte Ann Jackson
Roberta Ann Robertson
Larry Eugene Chalupa
Harold Brock
Naomi Kephart
Karla Walling
Terry Anderson
Moorhead
Crara
Oxford
Carson
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