Local residents take trips and visit relatives this week
Charles Hennon Jr visits Denver. Mrs Fma Humston spends Friday in Fairfield with relatives. Jack Fields joins Mr and Mrs Richard Fields for a Canada motor trip expected to last a week. Mabel Nicola Mohr returns from Minneapolis after a July 4 picnic marking Charles Nicola and wife’s 61st anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hennon, Jr
Denver, Colo
F.ma Humston
Fairfield
Jack Fields
Cedar Rapids
Mrs
Richard Fields
Canada
Mabel Nicola Mohr
Minneapolis
Minn
Charles Nicola
Mrs. Nicola
Health Engineer Proposes Statewide Public Health Districts
Mr Bennett calls for a unified public health engineering program to improve environmental sanitation across the state. He suggests expanding district and county health services to cover all counties, forming districts with a public health engineer on each staff. Washington County would be among the few currently served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Washington County
Department of Health
North Carolina Battles Worst Infantile Paralysis Outbreak
Raleigh reports show North Carolina facing the worst polio outbreak in state history with 468 cases for the year and daily new cases averaging 15 to 20. Dr. J W R Norton notes the epidemic is ongoing, with over 300 patients in hospitals and several deaths reported to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
State Board of Health
J. W. R. Norton
National Foundation For
Norton
Merry Mixer Group Annual Supper Held at Home
The Merry Mixer club met at Mrs. Carl Parcell’s home with co host Mrs. Sam Weaver. Ten members and 12 children attended as Mrs. Laurel Statler led the meeting in the president’s absence. Eight gallons of homemade ice cream and assorted cakes were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixer Club
Carl Parcell
Sam Weaver
West Chester
Lloyd Phillips
Ernest Crawford
Will Carr
Women’s Council Groups Meet in Homes
Group I led by Mrs. John Jarvis with eleven members and a child attended. officers named include Mrs. Jarvis leader and Mrs. Lee Hesseltine assistant, with secretary treasurer Mrs. Earl Jackson and missionary chair Ettieine Spenter. Group II hosted by Mrs. Harold Beenblossom had twelve members and three children with officers Spangler as devotional leader and group members answering hidden questions on The Lord is My Strength. Group III met at Mrs. William Crayne with fourteen members and three children. officers Crayne leader and Mrs. Roy Kephart assistant, with Mrs. Doyle Brown secretary treasurer and missionary chair Clarence Randall. August meeting with Mrs. Everette Beenblossom planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jarvis
Clyde Hillhouse
Jarvis
Hesseltine
Jean
Harold Beenblossom
A. E. Spangler
William Crayne
Everette Beenblossom
Mayhew
Booths Visit As Locals Attend Across Town
Local notes report Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Booth with children visiting at M. E. Booth’s home in Waukegan Illinois. Rebekah Food Sale scheduled at Marston’s Skelgas Store on Saturday July 17 at 9 A M. Elizabeth Fisher returns for summer vacation to manage West Monroe property. Dorothy Thomas and nieces Beverly and Janet visit Della Humphreys over the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Booth
Waukegan, al
M. E. Booth
Rebekah
Marston’s
Skelgas
Elizabeth Fisher
West Monroe
Washington, D
Dorothy Thomas
Beverly and
Janet
Columbus Junction
Della Humphreys
Merry Makers Club Plans Ice Cream Social
The Merry Makers club met with Mrs. Lyle Walton Weanes and several members and children, plus guest Mrs. Grace Kmae. They discussed plans for an ice cream social and enjoyed refreshments served by the hostess. The August meeting will be with Mrs. Clifford Freel, date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beenblossom
Spangler
Wilmer Lauderman
The
Merry Makers Club
Lyle Walton Weanes
Grace Kmae
Clifford Freel
Ibbotson I Do In Winfield Wedding Of Riley Family
Charlotte Riley and Howard Ibbotson married July 2 in the Presbyterian church at Winfield with Rev Chandler officiating. Attendants Vivian Hills and Hoyt Ayers. Bride from Columbus Junction. groom a World War II veteran now farming. The couple will reside in Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
John Riley
Charlotte
Howard Ibbotson
Harry Ibbotson
Winfield
Chandler
Vivian Hills
Hoyt Ayers
Columbus
Smithcraft
Ibbotson
Mrs Glen Zaring Hosts Welcoming Party For Nellie Wilson
Mrs Glen Zaring and Merrie entertained a few friends Wednesday evening honoring Nellie Wilson of Des Moines and Mrs V Keisey of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Zaring
Merrie
Nellie Wilson
Des Moines
V. Keisey
Philadelphia
Picnic at Sunset Park Fell to Rebekah Club Members
Sixteen members of the Rebekah club and their families enjoyed a Thursday evening picnic at Sunset Park. After supper the ladies held their business meeting and the men visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
Sunset Park
Sunday Dinner Party Hosts Bid Farewell to Brode Family
Mr and Mrs Robert Day host a Sunday evening dinner for a circle of friends as a courtesy to Mr and Mrs Brode and family who plan to move next week to their new home at Kt Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Day
Brode
Kt. Dodge
Crossett Couple to Celebrate 42 Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs C M Crossett will mark forty two years of marriage tomorrow in a quiet family observance, with friends and relatives noting the enduring union and shared years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Crossett
Former classmates honor Mrs. W T Johnson at luncheon
Former classmates and friends hosted a luncheon for Mrs. W T Johnson at the Pines. Mrs. Johnson and her daughter Clarann of Riverside California are visiting her parents Dr and Mrs N J Lease. Mrs Lease also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Johnson
the Pines
Johnson
Clarann
Riverside
Calif
N. J. Lease
Lease
Lease Family Reunion Celebrates Twin 55th and 27th Anniversaries
Dr. and Mrs. N. J. Lease hosted a Davenport gathering at Dr. J. Lease’s home for a double wedding anniversary. The couple marked 55 years, while their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lease reached 27 years. Attendees included John Lease, Richard Lease, William Main and son Bill, Mrs. W. T. Johnson and daughter Clarann, R. F E. Lease, Bruce Lease and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. John Dings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Lease
Bruce Lease
John Dings
Town and Country Quiz reveals local contestant
The Town and Country Quiz broadcast from Nevada Iowa featured a contestant who is a former Washington young woman. One member of the country team was Mrs William Dial formerly Mabel Burger daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Burger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nevada
Iowa
William Dial
Mabel Burger
Fred Burger
Surprise Birthday Party For Husband And Father
Mrs Vern Escher Shirley and Ronnie organized a Friday evening surprise party for their husband and father. Guests included the Laubachs Keota Kay Carter and Bob Berg Diane Linda Kay Luers Shala Beverly Karen Doug Shalla Dwane Shalla Larry Jana and Preston Edmondson. The evening featured cards visits and refreshments at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Escher
Shirley
Ronnie
Lester Laubach
Keota
Kay Carter
Bob
Ioe Berg
Diane
Linda Kay
Dean Luers
Adolph Shala
Beverly
Karen
Douglas
Dwane Shalla
Larrry
Jana
Preston Edmondson
Fishermen report crowds at Venora lake trip
Santos Hernadez and Gilbert Woods returned from a Venora Canada fishing trip and say as many as eighteen Washington county people gathered at the location. Tuesday a Washington county picnic was held there with Mr and Mrs Everette Fleming Mr and Mrs Donald Smith Dr and Mrs Satler Dr and Mrs Swain and local young men. They stayed in the cabin of Mr and Mrs Donaid Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos Hernadez
Gilbert Woods
Venora
Canada
Washington County
Everette Fleming
Donald Smith
Satler
Swain
North Country
Donaid Smith
Circle members meet for Thursday at Greiner home
The St Joseph Circle met Thursday at the home of Mrs Charles Greiner. Thirteen members answered roll call and plans were discussed for entertainments. Bridge and pinochle were played. The hostess served seasonal refreshments. Co-hostesses were Eileen Hammen and Mrs Charles Freise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Circle
Charles Greiner
Eileen Hammen
Charles Freise
Cooperative dinner gathers Rich family in Pulaski
A group of Rich relatives travel to Pulaski on Sunday for a cooperative dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peck. Attendees include Mrs. Peck’s father Frank Rich, Orval Rich, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Richer and Frances, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Rich, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rich and their sons Jim and Donny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski
Charles Peck
Birth Announcement for Moriarty Daughter in Freeport
Mr and Mrs Homer Moriarty announce the birth of a daughter at 512 West Mosley Freeport Illinois. Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Beenblossom and Mr and Mrs Pat Moriarty will visit once Mrs Beenblossom returns from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beenblossom
Pat Moriarty
Homer Moriarty
W. Mosley
Freeport, Ill
Beenblossom
Surprise Breakfast By Rebekah Club Honors Mrs Waener
Friday morning eleven members of the Rebekah club held a Surprise breakfast for Mrs. Fred Waener. The group collected $1.50 for the store fund. Each member planned to go as she was when the car arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
Fred Waener
Wagner Klein Wed In Double Ring Rite
Joan Wagner and Carl Frederick Klein wed yesterday at First Christian Church in a double ring ceremony. Rev. Carl W Klein officiated with Rev. Joseph Faukner assisting. The couple's reception followed. out of town guests attended from Hamilton Ohio and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Wagner
Carl Frederick Klein
Carl W. Klein
Joseph Faukner
Charles Alexander
Harold Miller
Mousseline de Soie
W. R. Dickens
Cincinnati
Donald Klein
St. Louis
Ray E. Wegner
Carlos R. Standefer
Hamilton Ohio
Catherine Feming
Sidney Runyon
Carlos Standeter
Hamilton
Allison Burdick
Chicago
Ill
Edwin Hotle
Keota
A. E Hotle
Elmhurst
Donald
Walter Klein
Martha
Walter
Charles
Cleveland
Illinois
Klein
Ray A. Wagner
Eliott Ave
Miami University
Delta Zeta
Dimaco Bros
Beta Theta Pi
YW Desk Chronicles Locker Room Turmoil and Pool Time
The YW locker room holds 27 lockers with at least 2 and 8 hooks each and fills from 1 to 2. In a rush before 20 clock eclass 50 girls prepare, overflow undresses in VW room and must dry before dressing. Stephens sisters appear coordinated yet disagree on water temp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Bar
Martha
Mary Jane
Shirley Gardner
Jo Ann Stalder
Jo Ann
Delores
Sandra Floyd
Mary Lou Jones
Mary Kunick
Kathy Pratt
Nancy Peller
Linda Loveless
Ruth Ann Brown
Marv Wagner
Mary Young
Janie Whitehead
Marilyn Cooks
Janie
Don Wilson
Ditchwater
Has First Birthday For Doylene McAvoy
A party honoring Doylene Kay McAvoy's first birthday was hosted yesterday afternoon by her mother Mrs. Marion McAvoy. Guests included Chrystal Horak Vicki Thomas Jane Berdo Michael Steel Tommy Stephens Tommy Dodecer Gary Lewis Patty Lewis and Sadee McAvoy among others as gifts and photos were taken and refreshments served outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doylene Kay McAvoy
Marion McAvoy
Milo Steele, Jr
Doylene
Chrystal Horak
Alvin Horak
Vicki Thomas
Gene Thomas
Jane Berdo
Charles Berdo
Michael Steel
Tommy Stephens
Harold Stephens
Tommy Dodecer
Daryl Dodder
Gary Lewis
Patty Lewis
Shrum Lewis
Sadee McAvoy
Jacob Fisher
Fraternity Member Served as Marine Officer in World War II
A fraternity member and former Marine Corps first lieutenant completed three years of service with one and a half years in the Pacific. He is currently employed with Huttig Sash and Door Co. of St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marines Corp
Pacific
Huttig Sash and Door Co
St. Louis
Evergreen trees show signs of winter drought recovery
Many evergreens turned brown this spring due to a dry winter. They are likely to recover and should not be destroyed until it is absolutely certain they are dead.
Social Calendar Listings For U P Church And Affiliates
Local groups post events including pot luck supper at Francis McConnell's, Ann Judson Circle cooperative dinner at Sunset Park, White Way Club meeting rescheduled to July 20, St Rita's Circle, Y W Mixers meetup, Good Will club, Linger Longer, West Chester Methodist W S C S serving committees, Rosemary Club, Twilight Golf and Bridge at the country club, Women’s Council picnic, Sunset Park St Mary’s Circle gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Judson Circle
Sunset Park
Noble Grand
Good Will Club
Earl Simpson
William Chmelar
Henry Sheets
West Chester
Women's Council of the Christian Church
St. Mary's Circle
Raymond Redlinger
Birthday Greetings for Local Residents Mark Special Day
Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Vernon Witting Mrs. Albert Redeker Mary Justine George Harold Brock and Sandra Ann Tibbetts. Barbara Elizabeth daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Shannon is eight and Larry Eugene Chalupa celebrates his first birthday with a single candle. Mr and Mrs Eugene Chalupa share in the joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Witting
Albert Redeker
Mary Justine George
Harold Brock
Sandra Ann Tibbetts
Barbara Elizabeth
W. J. Shannon
Larry Eugene Chalupa
Larry
Eugene Chalupa
Birthday Candles For Stalder Galloway And Chorpening
Jo Ann Stalder and Mary Ruth Galloway share birthday candles today each needing ten. Alice Eileen daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Chorpening celebrates her eighth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Stalder
Mary Ruth Galloway
Alice Eileen
Ralph Chorpening
Community figures join observance day attendees
Mrs. R. M. Junkin, R. T. Knott nerus, Clifford Campbell and Ernest Woodyard also observe this day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Junkin
R. T. Knottnerus
Clifford Campbell
Ernest Woodyard
Drying Dresses Tips with Hanger Care
A brief note advises laying washed dresses on hangers to keep shape. Use clean non rusted hangers and cover with several cloths to protect fabric during drying.
Irwin Morrison Wedding Announced in New Boston
Mr and Mrs Victor Irwin of New Boston Kl announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Patricia Ann to Richard T Morrison son of Mr and Mrs Dale Morrison of Columbus Junction The wedding is set for Friday July 16 at the bride parents home Patricia Ann is a New Boston high school graduate who attended the University of Iowa Richard Morrison served in the Navy two years and now farms with his father The couple will reside in the local area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Victor Irwin
New Boston
Patricia Ann
Richard T. Morrison
Dale Morrison
Miss Irwin
University of Iowa
Morrison
Navy
Maxine Bliven Weds Robert Diller at West Liberty
Mrs. Pearl Bliven of Columbus Junction announces the marriage of her daughter Maxine Bliven to Robert Diller son of Mrs Mattie Diller of Fredonia. The ceremony was at the West Liberty Methodist parsonage June 26 conducted by Rev Lester H Bill. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Orville Conklin of Fredonia. The couple will live in Fredonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Pearl Bliven
Maxine
Robert Diller
Mattie Diller
Fredonia
Methodist Church
West Liberty
Lester H. Bill
Orville Conklin
Rural Women's Club Meeting Details with Mrs Otto Bell
The Rural Womens club met yesterday with Mrs Otto Bell and ten members present. Guests included Mrs Keith Morrow and Bonnie Jo Miller. Members shared ideas for a centerpiece or bouquet. A picnic supper was planned for next Tuesday evening in Sunset Park. The afternoon featured needlework and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Women's Club
Otto Bell
Keith Morrow
Bonnie Jo Miller
Sunset Park
Morrow
Highland Social Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Highland Social club met with Mrs. Bernard Dejtsch Thursday afternoon. eight members and two children attended. The president led the business portion, then the group enjoyed social time. Refreshments were served, and Mrs. Sydney Coon will host in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Social Club
Bernard Dejtsch
Sydney Coon
Solar heaters heat Miami homes with glass pipe system
Old Sol powers a glass pipe solar heating system in Miami, outmoding other water heaters. Three hours of sun on a solar heater provide enough hot water for a family for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
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Marilyn Goode
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G. Deikman
Laurel Statler
Clement Griffith
Womens Council of the Christian Church
C. P. Berkhoff
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North Liberty
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Chamberlin Bros
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U. P. Church and Families
Francis McConnell
Charles Casper
P. Irwin
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