Just Us Club Hosts Picnic Plan At Sun Set Park
The Just Us club met with Mrs. Will Sickles yesterday afternoon with 13 members and 3 guests present. A short business meeting approved a guest day picnic on July 28 at 12 30 at Sun Set Park. Birthday honor went to Mrs. L L Loveless who received a gift from Mrs. Sickles.
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Just Us Club
Will Sickles
Ethel Kerr
Oscar Burham
Marjorie Kerr
L. L. Loveless
Sunset Park
Mstery
Sickles
John Caldwell
John Dodds
Cooperative Supper Hosts Share Weekend Gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Anderson hosted a cooperative dinner Sunday evening with attendees including Mrs. Murray Smylie, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Benar and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Martin, Dr. and Mrs. M. KE. Anderson of Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. George Crawford of Davenport. Wednesday evening guests at the Shaw home included Mr. and Mrs. Ed West and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Shaw in Bethel community.
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Ed West
Mrs Alvin Shaw
Bethel
Shicaqua 4-H Defeats Franklin Cubs 21–2 at Brighton Field
A Sunday afternoon game at Brighton football field drew a nice crowd as Shicaqua 4-H beat the Franklin Cubs 21 to 2 in the home team’s first contest of the season.
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Shicaqua
Franklin Cubs
Brighton
Country Club Ladies Hold Chicken Dinner and Golf Event
Thirty eight members and four guests of the Ladies Golf and Bridge Association met at the Country Club for a Blind Bogey Tournament. Prizes were decided in playoffs with Mrs E. E. Stutsman and Mrs Nate Young winning first, and Mrs W Gustafson and Mrs Hugo Lensch taking second. A high score prize went to Mrs Lillian Kunath. A fried chicken dinner followed served by hostesses. Guest Day planned for Wednesday July 21 with coffee and doughnuts at 8:30 and events to follow. invitations extended to several nearby communities. Continuous golf or bridge activities available in the afternoon. Reservations due by Monday noon July 19 with Mrs Westermark or Mrs Day. Guests included Mrs Alice Stewart, Mrs Lola Harkness, Marjorie Coon, and Mia Lee.
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Fou
Ladies Golf & Bridge Association
Country Club
Joe Cheves
E. E. Stutsman
Nate Young
W. Gustafson
Hugo Lensch
Lillian Kunath
Ralph Bauer
Wayne Chamberlin
Paul Fern
Claire Darbyshire
Nels Westermark
Robert Day
Ft. Madison
Fairfield
Lowa City
Wellman
Sunshine Community Club
Don Simmering
Country Club Ladies Association
CDA Holds Meeting At Harry Sowdens
The Catholic Daughters of America met at the K. C. hall and adjourned to Mrs. Harry Sowden's home for a social hour. Bingo was played and the group visited. Initiation is set for July 28 with a pot luck supper at 6 30 p.m. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Paul Hoiak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
K. C. Hall
Harry Sowden
Paul Hoiak
Little White House Kept As Georgia Historic Site
The Little White House in Warm Springs Georgia once home and death site of Franklin D Roosevelt was transferred to the state on June 25 1947 by the Georgia Warm Springs foundation which Roosevlt had willed to them.
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White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Social Calendar shows varied church and club events
Notices list Christian Church groups, church picnics, dinners, meetings, and social gatherings at Sunset Park, Federated church, Country Club, and other venues. Events include picnics, suppers, dances, roll calls, golf, bridge, and a chicken fry with potluck dishes.
Kolosick Reunion Planned at North English Park
The Kolosick reunion is set for Sunday August 1 at North English park with an all day basket dinner. Event notices list no further details.
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North English Park
Birthday Greetings From Local Residents
Mrs Walter Harvey and Mrs B J Holmes twin sisters receive birthday wishes. Stanley Foster and Mrs Herman Luers of West Chester on list. Betty Louise Edwards is five Joyce Ann Lee four James Morrison seven. Mr and Mrs R E Vincent of Keota observe a wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Harvey
B. J. Holmes
Stanley Foster
Herman Luers
West Chester
Betty Louise Edwards
Joyce Ann Lee
James Morrison
D. Morrison, Jr
R. E. Vincent of
Keota
PNG Circle Meets With Mrs M Steele
The P N G circle met with Mrs Milo Steele Tuesday evening with 11 members and two guests. President Ella Miller led a short business meeting and welcomed new member Mrs Doyle Brown. Next meeting planned with Mrs M D Lee. Bridge and pinochle were played and refreshments served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Milo Steele Jr and her daughter Jane Burham and Joyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.N.G. Circle
Milo Steele
Ella Miller
Doyle Brown
M. D. Lee
Milo Stewie, Jr
Jane Burham
Joyce
Shower Honors Mrs Boyd White at Quincy Gathering
Mrs John C Owen hosted a pink and blue shower Monday night for Mrs Boyd White of Quincy the former vocal music teacher in Washington schools Ten guests attended and played bridge at two tables with Mrs White winning high prize, Mrs Roy Fields second high, Mrs Logan Heilman third, and Mrs Charles Morris the travel prize A huge infant moccasin centerpiece anchored the room as gifts were presented to the guest of honor after refreshments.
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John C. Owen
Boyd White
Quincy
White
Washington
Roy Fields
Logan Heilman
Charles Morris
Barbary Coast Pirates Dominate Historic Waters
The Barbary coast was a major piracy hub from the 14th century into the early 19th century, drawing raiders and naval powers to the central Mediterranean. European powers pressed countermeasures as corsairs disrupted trade and coastal towns.
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Barbary
Headliners Group I Plans Special Feature for Fair
The Headliners Group I met with ten members and three guests at Martha Whittaker’s home. Martha Gannon Mildred Stewart Carol Walker Virginia Dare Eva Blattner spoke on Camp Eastman and Freedom train trip. Mary Rita McLaughlin Mildred Stewart chosen for demonstration team. A joint meeting with Group II planned at Jus ine Lambert’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Whittaker
Martha Ganon
Carol Walker
Ames
Martha Gannon
Mildred
Stewart Carol Walker
Virginia Dare
Eva Blattner
Camp Eastman
Mary Rita McLaughlin
Mildred Stewart
Comrades Class at E Slemmons Home West Chester
Mr and Mrs Edgar Slemmons hosted the Comrades class at their West Chester area home with sixteen members and seven children present. Mrs Slemmons led devotions on the Good Samaritan theme and songs were sung by Mary Lou Margary and Lois Kay. A picnic is planned for August 2 at Lake Keomah and Mr and Mrs Walter Duvall provided entertainment while the hosts and daughters served refreshments.
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Edgar Slemmons
West Chester
Rosemary Club Meeting at Walkers Hosts and Guests
The Rosemary Club met yesterday afternoon at Walkers with 17 members and three guests Mrs Boyd Foster Mrs Rex Crandall and Mrs Mary Kellerstress present. Bridge was played at five tables with high score going to Mrs Mae Davis and low score to Mrs John Cherry. Mrs Bob Quinn won the prize for hobbling 80 honors the most times. Dorothy Walker entertained daughters of members including Beverly Crandall Frances Whisler Patty Brown Marie Davis and Susie Whisler from Des Moines.
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Rosemary Club
Dell Walker
Boyd Foster
Rex Crandall
Mary Kelerstress
Mae Davis
John Cherry
Bob Quinn
Harry Drake
Don Brown
Charlie Rothlisberger
Dorothy Walker
Beverly Crandall
Frances Whisler
Patty Brown
Marie Davis
Susie Whisler
Des Moines
Farewell Courtesy For E. Engle Family
About 60 friends attended a farewell gathering at the schoolhouse Tuesday evening for Mr and Mrs Edward Engle Dale and Lois Anne as they prep to move to Crawfordsville to start a produce business Bingo provided entertainment and an electric iron was given as a gift Homemade ice cream and cake followed the program Attendees included numerous local families and neighbors such as the Mayers Gorsh Travess and Mangolds among others
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Edward Engle
Dale
Lois Anne
Crawfordsville
Charles Mayer
Alva Gorsh
Victor Mayer
Bobby
Cleo Trier
Howard Mangold
Lee Sanders
Keith Augustine
Art Richardson
Bill Strum
Colleen
Betty Griggs
Billy Robertson
Roscoe Robertson
Dick Beane
Bill Pepper
Charles Wheeling
Perry Deal
Doc Engle
Stanley Mangold
Good Will club meeting at Mrs. E Simpson home
The Good Will club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Earl Simpsons home with 14 members and four guests Mrs. James Bizney Mrs. Minnie Green Mrs. Jennie Curl and Mrs. Everette Simpson from Cedar Falls. President Chortle Harvey led the session. Cards were sent to the sick and several calls reported. Thank you notes from the Raymond and Lloyd Thompson families and Mrs. Ben Holt were read. An ice cream social at the park was planned and the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Jake Wenger with assistance from Mrs Curl Mrs. Garrett and Mrs E Simpson.
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Earl Simpson
James Bizney
Minnie Green
Jennie Curl
Everette Simpson
Cedar Falls
Chortle Harvey
Raymond
Lloyd Thompson
Ben Holt
Jake Wenger
Curl
Garrett
E Simpson
College changed name in New York from Kings College
Columbia University in New York City formerly known as King's College has officially adopted its current name. The change marks a historic shift reflecting its American identity and growth into a major research university.
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Columbia University
New York City
King’s College
Norma Davenport Leads Dailey Brothers Circus Big-Top Show
Norma Davenport daughter of Ben and Ava Davenport stars in Washington with the Dailey Brothers Circus. She performs bareback, aerials, and acrobatics plus headlines the Elephant Ballet featuring 25 elephants directed by Louis Reed. The show includes 100 horses and ponies, trained big cats, camels, zebras, Indians and cowboys plus a baby elephant from India.
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Norma Davenport
Ben
Ava Davenport
Big Diiley Brothers
Washington
Norma
Louis Reed
Dailey Brothers Circus
Elephant Ballet
U.S.A
India
Belgrade visit and Bremerton wedding invitations
Mrs. Jesse Campbell travels to Belgrade Minnesota for a two week visit with her sister. Mrs Frances McCoy Cherry of Iowa City has received an invitation to the wedding of Patricia Ann Walker at the Naval Base chapel Bremerton Washington. Patricia is the daughter of Capt A T Walker and the late Ann Wolfe Walker.
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Jesse Campbell
Belgrade
Minn
Frances McCoy Cherry
Iowa City
Patricia Ann Walker
Naval Base Chapel
Bremerton
Wash
Miss Walker
A. T. Walker
Ann Wolfe Walker
Walker
Washington High School
Washington County Hospital School of Nursing
Cherry
Nellie IF Wolte
Local shoppers find value in fabrics and footwear ads
The notice highlights discounted prices at Brown's Shoe Fit Company and Penney's blanket and shoe sales. It mentions Mary Ann Bauer pursuing music at Iowa State Teachers College, James Eckles planning Drake University, and various family outings and travel plans to Des Moines Chicago and Fairfield. The piece mixes shopping deals with personal notices and local movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Eckles
Des Moines
Drake University
College of Business and Finance
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Just
Margaret Alice Stewart
Los Angeles
Lola J. Harkness
Dubuque
Marjorie Coon
Hollywood
California
Mia Lee
Long Island, N. Y
CDA
Harry Sowdens
Women's Council of the Christian Church
St. Anthony's Circle
K. C
Henry TeBoekhorst
Pleasant Hill
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Paul Harvey
Litthke
W.F.W
John Koehler
White Way Club
Ed Rich
PNG Circle
M. Steele
Warbary Coast
Thornton & Minor
McDaniel’'s
E. Slemmons
Walkers
E. Engle
E. Simpson
Rothschild’s
BF Mbergs
Meshel
Sheers
Palm Beach
Penney
Brown’s Shoe Fit Company
Mary Ann Bauer
Walter Bauer
Iowa State Teachers College
West Chester High School
Penney’s
Brown's Shoe Fit Company
Ek. A. Applegate
Tra Gastman
Chicago
I. Rothschild
Eleanor Silverstrom
al Koenigsmaark
Jimmy
Washington Laundry
George Dare
Evans
Barkley
Helen Weir
Pequannock
N. J
J. Lee Moore
Franklin
Alben Barkley
Philadelphia
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