Local notices and visits fill July town life
Town diary notes of travel to the Baptist World Alliance in Atlanta July 22 28 and August homecoming plans. Local visits include Hazel Phipps returning to Antioch Calif and a two week Minnesota Canada vacation trip for Helen Kos. Ice cream flavors at Brewers Dairy and summer gatherings at Wellman and Muscatine barns close the roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Fredmund
Atlanta
Baptist World Alliance Congress
Fred@mund
Washington
Helen
Leona Kos
Minnesota
Canada
Local families vacation and travel notes feature Iowa to Minnesota trips
Numerous residents from Downers Grove Illinois and Wellman Iowa visit relatives in the area and plan trips to Minneapolis and Leach Lake. Wayne Simerman Jr. serves at Camp Custer Michigan this month while others attend clubs and gatherings in Burlington, Cleveland, Annapolis, and New York. Local businesses promote dairy products and fried chicken specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Simerman
John
Bill
Downers Grove
Ill
W.S. Eldridge
Simerman
Myrtle Simerman
Wellman
Minneapolis, Minn
Earl Simerman
Leach Lake
Minneapolis
Wayne Simerman, Jr
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Standings and Results in Major Leagues
American League standings show New York leading at .638 with Philadelphia, Chicago, and others following. Friday results include Philadelphia 7 over Chicago 0 and New York 6 over Detroit 0, with Detroit defeating Washington 11 to 9. National League leaders include Cincinnati at .626 and New York at .587. Friday scores see New York 4 over Cincinnati 1 and Brooklyn 14 over Pittsburgh 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chica
W. L. Pet
Cincinnati
Chicago Ee Eee
Tone Cg
St. Levies
Pitteburge
Ceewanessisee
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Wyman Special Feature Draws Record Crowd
A large turnout in Wyman on July 15 enjoyed merchants sponsored events led by Old Food Market C D Davis Supply and Martin Produce. Hawkeye Hot Shots performed on a street stage while a Battle of Sexes drew a one point margin for the men. Homer Martin supervised a gift drawing offering twenty prizes. Upcoming Monday July 24 promises Washington concert band and Whisker and Sunbonnet clubs to boost turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. V. Humphrey
Wyman
Old Food Market
C. D. Davis Supply Co
Martin Produce
Hawkeye Hot Shots
Mesdames
R. G. Davis
Paul Huston
Hugh Herron
Ernest Jones
Sea level at Catalina Island 300 feet lower in Ice Age
During the last Ice Age the sea level around Catalina Island in the Pacific was about 300 feet lower than today, exposing more of the island and changing coastlines. This paleogeographic shift affected maritime routes and local habitats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catalina Island
Pacific
Net Bird From Air Puffin Netted by Eskimos
Descriptive note explains a puffin large billed seabird is captured from the air by Eskimos, likening the method to netting fish. The passage uses a simile to frame the puffin’s capture as an aerial netting action.
Chiropractor Dr Sartor leaves for St Louis clinic
Dr M H Sartor travels to St Louis Missouri to attend a special chiropractors clinic and will return Friday. Brewer’s Dairy serves citywide deliveries and 14 Washington area stores and restaurants. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs E R Walther and two children of Moline Illinois visiting Mrs Tom Downing. News mentions ice cream options and counter service at Brewer’s Dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Sartor
St. Louis, Mo
Ai Special Chiropractors
Washington
Brewer's Dairy
E. R. Walther
Moline, Ill
Mr. Walther
Tom Downing
Four-person bed on display at Lyons hospital museum
A historic exhibit in the Lyons French hospital museum features a four-person bed used for the sick. The display highlights medical care practices of the past and includes other period hospital artifacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Wyman Community Club Plans Social Evening
Wyman July 16 Mrs Ern est Jones entertained the community club with good attendance and new members welcomed Mrs Alma Johnston and Mrs Filsie Fuller. Officers were reelected led by President Mrs Ethel Zickefoouse. An ice cream social is planned for Monday July 24 at Wyman with arrangements by multiple volunteers. August brings the annual picnic at Saunders Park Mt Pleasant with committees named and a program of poetry and jokes followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Ernest Jones
Rose Springer
Oklahoma City
Etta McCoy
Margaret Davis
Los Angeles
Calif
Griff Davia
Crawfordaville
Alma Johnston
Mra Filsie Fuller
Ethel Zickefoouse
Ruby Humphrey
Luede Huston
Rose Huston
Grace Hughes
Gwendolyn Mullin
Will Yohe
Margaret Huston
Brodwen Davis
Tyrtle Davis
Chamberlain
Emma Bowes
Mary Evans
Lucile Huston
Saunders Park
Mt. Pleasant
Grace Robertson
Ada Spencer
Eleanor Humphreys
Gwendolyn Mullion
Violet Davis
Two Aid Units Conclude Year and Elect Officers
Two Methodist Ladies Aid groups finished their year with meetings. Unit 7 at Mrs. C. E. Sisk home elected Ira Rathmel as leader and Remps Hampesher as assistant. other officers named for the new year. Unit 9-2 in Mr. Charles Kennedy home chose Lauder Kennedy as leader and Charles Kennedy as assistant. tea towels were sewn and Bible instruction given. Unit 10 postponed due to the funeral of Mrs. S. R. Koupp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Uift
Ira Rathmel
Remps Hampesher
Florence Hout
L. R. Carbee
Sherman Crane Cottage
Conesville
Phyllis
Elaine Thomassen
Frances Fisher
Esther Hayes
Unit 9-2
Charles Kennedy
Lauder Kennedy
Manford Wilcox
H. J Brenneman
Nelson Thompson
Scott Wilcox
Jesson
S. R. Koupp
Maurita Darnel Birthday Honoree With Friends Gathering
Maurita Darnel hosted a birthday party at her home on Tuesday evening for a group of girls. A three course dinner was served by her mother and sisters and gifts included a Week St Bernard puppy. Guests listed include Mabel Finney Helen Stewart Helal Stewart Helen Rhodeobeck Phyllis Marjorie Atrena Mildred Meyer Charlotte Campbell Elsie Stout Dorothy Ila Mae Darnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurita Darnel
St. Bernard Puwpy
Mabel Fintey
Helen Stewart
Heulal Stewart
Helen Rhodeobeck
Phyllis
Marjorie Atrena
Mildred Meyer
Charlotte Campbell
Elsie Stout
Dorothy
Ila Mae Darnel
Mrs Simmering Receives Bridal Shower Honors
A miscellaneous bridal shower was held for Mrs. Donald Simmering at the home of Mrs. Marion Sheets Wednesday afternoon. Visiting was the main diversion with a decorated wine-bow seat and blue white streamers. Gifts were arranged for presentation and refreshments mirrored the blue and white color scheme. Viola Simmering and Pauline Miller assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Marion Sheets
Viola Simmering
Pauline Miller
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Holds Regular Meeting
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Howard Fisher’s home with thirteen members six guests and several children present. President Mrs Frank Stravek led the business session followed by a program led by Mrs Don Bishop and Mrs Keith Herr including a radio segment won by Mrs Callie Woodburn for a political speech. A church meeting was planned for Tuesday to discuss centennial parade plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Fisher
George Shalla
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Cueste
Frank Stravek
Don Bishop
Keith Herr
West
Callie Woodburn
Wonona Anderson
Washington
Westie
Milt ‘Wolrab
Will Tellie
Jangle Brewer
Ferne Oldfield
Wenona Anderson
Helen Jakurbeck
Marion Btransky
Highland club elects officers at July gathering
Mrs. Joe Krotz hosted the Highland social club meeting with fifteen members answering roll call on Fourth of July activities. Officers for six months were elected: Leona Krotz president Beatrice McCreedy vice president Helen McCreedy secretary treasurer Belle McCreedy reporter. Guests included Mrs Johnson Olive Lewis Lucille Murphy and Clarice Hrumfield. Amy Krotz to entertain August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Krotz
Highland Social Club
Leona Krotz
Beatrice McCreedy
Helen McCreedy
Belle MccCreedy
Club Picaic
Johnson
Olive Lewis
Lucille Murphy
Clarice Hrumfield
Amy Krotz
Eight Birthday Celebrations Highlight Local List
Hobbie Binkert turns eight today as does Stanley Foster and several others including Mrs. Walter Harvey and Mrs. B a Holmes. Mary Catherine Knotek reaches ten tomorrow with more birthdays noted for W. Hemmings Anita Pratt and others. A couple tied the knot twenty five years ago today, Mr and Mrs R B Vincent of Keola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbie Binkert
C. E. Binkert
Stanley Foster
Bethel
Walter Harvey
B. A. Holmes
Herman Luers
West Chester
Chrng Mineart
Fast Pleasant Plain
Dan Moriarity
Harold Rath
Mary Catherine Knotek
John Kuctek
W. 8. Hemmings
Fred Schroeder
Anita Pratt
C. A. Speer
Wapello
Omer Rath
East Highland
Hazel Stalder
Howard Wagner
Frances Harvey
Ruth Longer
Maynard Reiner
Vacation hints discussed by 8 and C club at Riverside
Mrs. Joh Moss hosted eight members and nine guests of the 8 and C club in Riverside discussing vacation hints. Guests included Mrs. Verne Moss and several others, with refreshments served at meeting end. Mrs Louis Havel to entertain the club on July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Moss
8 and C Club
Riverside
Verne Moss
Marilyn
Johnny
Betty Fisher
Washington
Charlies Ruth
Nadine Chalupa
Maxine
Phyllis
Verle
Edwin Schnoebelen
Louis Havel
Go-Getters Club Meets with Stouts
BRIGHTON July 15 The BRIGHTON Go-Getters met at the home of Elsie and Laura Jean Stout July 7 with all members present. The program featured a Setting Table demonstration by Alice Dunbar, posture check by Elsie Stout and Grace Dunbar, a conservation talk by Donald Stout, and creation of an achievement demonstration team by Alice Dunbar and Evelyn Mineart. Plans were made for a food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Elsie
Laura Jean Stout
Alice Dunbar
Elsie Stout
Grace Dunbar
Donald Stout
Evelyn Mineart
Missionary Circle Members Convene at Church Meeting
The Margaret Cowden circle met Thursday evening in the church with good attendance. Miss Margaret Cowden, missionary in Iran, attended. After business, refreshments were served. The next meeting is August 17 at Mrs. Rennie Dawson's home with a potluck supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cowden
Iran
Persia
Rennie Dawson
Choir Supper Held at Twinam Home in Crawfordsville
In Crawfordsville on July 15 the U P choir held its monthly party at Merle Twinam and wife’s country home with 18 attendees. A potluck supper and games followed. The event featured planning for the August 10 gathering at Glen Owens residence and committees named for supper and entertainment. The Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor society hosted a social at Wayne Williams home with guests Wayne Davis David White Ruth Paul Martin and Wilma Jenkins as desserts and games were enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
U. P
Merle Twinam
Glen Owens
Henrietta Howell
Lillian Maxwell
Gladys Twinam
Marian Waters
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Wayne Williams
Wayne Davis
David White
Ruth
Paul Martin
Wilma Jenkins
Senior Needle Club Meets at Mrs Leeney Home
Riverside July 15 the Senior Needle club entertained sixteen members at Mrs W C Leeney home with a social afternoon and refreshments. Guest Mrs John Mattes of Town City assisted hosts daughter Joanne Leeney. Mrs John Knittel to entertain at next meeting in late July. Afternoon tea by Riverside Methodist Ladies Aid division held at Mrs Victor Burich home with about forty present. refreshments by Sherman Fox Mary Hartzler and Burich committee. A further tea is planned for July 26 at Mrs Carl Craig home with hosts Mrs Moss and Mrs Clair Flyno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
W. C. Leeney
John Mattes
Town City
Mattes
Joanne Leeney
John Knittel
Ladies’ Aid Society
Riverside Methodist Church
Victor Burich
Sherman Fox
Mary Hartzler
Carl Craig
Craig
Joshn Moss
Clair Flyno
Local Club Meeting Recaps July 21 Host and Activities
The article notes a meeting on July 21 at Evelyn Min eur as host, following a June 223 session with all members present. Elsie Stout led a butterscotch cookie demonstration and Alice Dunbar reported on a delegate trip to Athes. An afternoon on cakes and cookies topics and a new game Black Magic was taught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Mineur
Elsie Stout
Athes
Alice Dunbar
Social calendar page lists local club meetings this week
Tuesday V F W auxiliary meets at 8 p m at the ak hall and Chester W C T U gathers at 2 p m with Mrs R C Ferguson Royal Neighbors convenes at 8 p m with Mrs Rose Lewis On Wednesday a solf day session starts at 9 am with luncheon at 12 45 pm at the Country club plan to attend via Mrs Nellie Thompson by Tuesday noon Sunshine Community club holds an afternoon roll call Your Favorite Dam Recipe Kolah club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Logan Alrens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
Han Weet
Chester W.C.T.U
R. C. Ferguson
Royal Neighbors
Rose Lewis
Country Club
Nellie Thompson
Sunshine Community Club
John Koehler
Clauss Leads Loyal Women's Class Meeting at Baptist Church
Eleven members and one guest Mrs Harold Young attended a Loyal Women's class meeting at the Baptist church yesterday afternoon. No business meeting held in president's absence. Mrs Ben Coppock organized entertainment with guessing contests. Refreshments served by Mrs John Dodd and Mrs Charles Long Sr. Next meeting date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Young
Loyal Women’s
the Baptist Church
Ben Coppock
John Dodd
Charles Long
Jolly Troopers Gather for Social Meeting
The Jolly Troopers met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Sam Petratz home with eight members and two children present. A social afternoon was enjoyed and the next meeting was announced for August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Troopers
Sam Petratz
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Celebrates Centennial Program
About fifty members attended a Centennial program at the United Presbyterian Church. Mrs. J H McLaughlin spoke on the church history, noting its 1837 organization as a branch of the oldest Washington county church. The program included songs, a “Do You Remember Way Back When” quiz, refreshments, and a quilt block theme for future work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Jennie Acheson
George Rudiger
Grace Nell Crowell
Ethel McCreedy
J. H. McLaughlin
United Presbyterian Church
Washington County
Mississippi
McLaughlin
C. M. Keck
West
Washington Street
Carolyn Hamilton
Marion George
EB. M. McConane
Marion Work
Fred L. Stewart
Geor Rudiger
Clara Tate
D. Davis
H. H. McClee
F. Boller
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Wolf Floral CO
South Side Square
Mrs. Brewer
Billi
Brewer
Hazel Phipps
Antioch
Charles Plecker
H.inning
Forrest Brinning
Marjorie
Reita Ruth
Clara Bennett
Warren
Bernice Derby
Dickie
Donnie
Beatrice Bennett
Ralph Bulland Gaylen
Russell Plecker
Dora
Fern
Lila
Everette Plecker
Doyle Plecker
Fred Kleinsmith
Otto Michels
Dallas
Texas
T. A. Michels
Mr. Michels
Direcor
Sunset High
Brewers Dairy
Helen Coffey
Miami
Ariz
B. I. Coffey
E. D. Morrison, Jr
Milo Sorden
Muscatine
C. C. Rice
Mr. Sorden
Earl Nicola
Lucille
Myrtle Nicholson
Mre. T. F. Grubb
Weed Park
William Salterberg
Spurgeon
Macon
Jean Clapper
Waseka
Minn
I. W. Schenefelt
Oscar Davis
George Clapper
Clayton Clapper
Robert Barclay
Des Moines
Glen Barclay
George Breitenbach
Leonard Johnson
Burlington
Mrs. L. Johnson
Leslie Gates
D. BE. Nethergall
Jean Fay
Albany
Oregon
LeRoy Pratt
Robert McFarlane
East
Pratt
Ohio
My McFarlane
West Virginia
Virginia
Washington, D. C
Keith Molesworth
Annapolis
Matt Redlinger, Jr
West Point
N. Y
New York City
Niagara Falle
Brewer's
Sunset Park
Denta Clow
A. W. Glow
George Peiffer
Keota
R. McCutchen
Karl
Spooner, Wis
Universal
Iowa
Igo 3. A
TOWN
CEN
Griffith Humphreys
E. W
F. E. Humphreys
Lottie Hamilton
W. J. Williams
Dick Hughes
Robert Payne
Wayland
JF EB. Humphreys
Lloyd Curtis
Iowa City
C. D. Davis
Mr. and
Mes
J. Gifford
Fred Downing
Brewer's Datry
C. E. Sisk
Sisk
Leona Jones
Jack
Frances Pearl
W. R. Gross
Remps Hampsher
Mrs. Simmering
o-Getters Club
Missionary Circle
Twinam
Needle Club
Kolah Club
Logan Alrens
Clauss
Baptist Church
Ent
U.P. Ladies Aid
Amanda Petratz
Asia
Rune
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
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