Local News Briefs Highlight Travel and Business Moves
Ralph Martin attends a three day Des Moines meeting for dry cleaning operators focusing on fabrics and spotting. Sam James Shoe Repair confirms regular service after the trip. W J Stevens family plans a Los Angeles vacation with Eva Stevens, who will marry soon. Wings Cafe invites Sunday hours and a country fried chicken dinner. Dr G J Nemmers moves practice to 690 Marion Ave. Mrs Horace Pike returns from California after care for her father. Florence Carr visiting from Chicago for summer. Alfred Stott and Bill Laubaugh arrive from Genoa for a cross country trip to Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Martin
Des Moines
Alfred Stott
Bill Laubaugh
Genoa
Ill
James Morrison
Hese
Kyinsas City
Woodyard Family Vacation Spends Week in Pleasant Ridge
Mr. and Mrs. John Woodyard and family from Burlington vacation a week with John’s brother in Pleasant Ridge. John clears brush on Ridge property he purchased. Dinner guests at Alvin Shaw’s last evening included Mrs. Edith Echaffer, Ill Dusenbery and Miriam Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Haber
Loretta
St. Paul
Minn
Halder
Ernest Woodyard
Mr. Woodyard
Pleasant Ridge
Fern Woodyard
Haiders
John Woodyard
Burlington
Pleasent Ridge
John
Alvin Shaw
Edith Echaffer
Ill Dusenbery
Miriam Cain
Family Night At Country Club Draws Members For Supper
Thursday evening was family night at the Country Club. About 198 attended the supper after which some members played bridge and others visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Dinner Guests Include Glasgow Family and Friends
Mr and Mrs Raymond Glasgow hosted Friday evening dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Henry Miller of Devil's Lake North Dakota and Mr and Mrs Roy Kotzinger and daughter Janice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Glasgow
Henry Miller
Devil's Lake, N. Dak
Roy Kotzinger
Janice
Miller Baby Named Pamela Kay At Birth
Mr and Mrs Everette Miller announce the birth of daughter Pamela Kay who weighed seven pounds one half ounce at birth Wednesday night both mother and child in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Miller
Pamela Kay
Visitors Gather At Fairfield Home For Thursday Social
Mrs. Frank Bussart and Mrs. Ebner Anderson joined Mr. and Mrs. Orville Tompkins of Fairfield as guests Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bussart
Orville Tompkins
Fairfield
Ebner Anderson
Bill Boyer
Local Society Notes Mrs. Margaret Laird Visits Des Moines
Margaret Laird sister of Mrs. R L Duncan is visiting. Mrs Will F E Jones hosted a bridge party with two tables. Mrs Stella Latchem won high score. Refreshments were served. Miss Laird teaches at Smouse Opportunity School in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Laird
R. L. Duncan
Will FE. Jones
Stella Latchem
Miss Laird
Smouse Opportunity School
Des Moines
Martha Kool-Daniel Weds Daniel Eicher in Iowa City
The First Presbyterian Church hosted the four o clock single ring wedding of Martha Belle Kool and Daniel S. Eicher with 175 guests. Miss Kool wore ivory brocaded satin with a lace veil and carried white calla lilies. The reception followed at the bride’s home with family and out of town guests listed from Washington Iowa Wayland Keokuk Des Moines and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Kool-Daniel
Eicher
First Presbyterian
Iowa City
Martha Belle Kool
Daniel S. Eicher
Kansas City
Miss Kool
C. A. Kool
Mr. Eicher
Jacob Eicher
Wayland
C. B. Righter
Bach
Bette Johnson
Duluth
Elmer Dierks
Clarence E. Beck
Evelyn Crary
Los Angeles
H. V. Bradley
Knoxville
George Boozer
Des Moines
Eston L. Hagler
Oxford
Carl L. Blake
Judith Kistler
Baton Rouge la
Betty Jean Baldwin
Tiftin
Edward C. Eicher
William Boshart
O. C. Boshart
Washington
Iowa
Lyle Zehr
Allen Winger
Lee Pickin
Oakdale
Jack Smith
Keokuk
Donald James
Columbus Junction
R. W. Leemkuil
Hartley
Roger W. Hanson
Rake
Ruth Widmer
Denver
H. W. Bradley
Marilyn
Jackie Bradley
John Kool
Alice Dinhos
C. F. Blackman
Andrew Kool
Keith Kool
Chalmer Neal
G. G. Klyn
Lubertha Klyn
Oskaloosa
W. C
J. W. Prichard
New London
John C. Ellis
Belle Plaine
George Boozel
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Picnics and Meetings
The notice lists Methodist youth fellowship picnic at Edgewater Beach meeting at 3:00 p m with swimming, 35c supper. D.A.V. meeting at 7:00 p m in Legion Hall, Friendly Bible class at Baptist church 7:30 p m with refreshments. Headliners 4 H Group II picnic 6:30 p m hosted by Sandra Mc Connell. Other events include V F W Auxiliary 8:00 p m at K C hall, Sunshine Community club chicken fry, Y W Mixers 6:00 p m, Rooster club at Mrs George Dare home, and Country Club Ladies guest day 8:30 a m with golf and luncheon. Reservations contact Mrs Westermark or Mrs Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Edgewater Beach
D.A.V
Legion Hall
Baptist Church
Sandra McConnell
V.F.W
Sunshine Community Club
John Koehler
White Way Club
Ed Rich
Robert Day
Rooster Club
George Dare
Mart Whittaker
Don Simmering
Country Club Ladies Association
Frost Godfrey Wedding At Methodist Church In Wellman
Jacqueline L Frost and Lyle KE Godfrey wed in a double ring ceremony at the Wellman Methodist church with Dr Fred E Miller officiating The bride wore a blue net gown and pearls The couple will reside at 11314 East Washington After the ceremony a reception was held at the Pines Attendants included Ev erette Chorpening and Dennis Frost Out of town guests included the Hartzell family from Riverdale and Wellman residents attended the reception
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline L. Frost
W. V. Hartzell
Long Beach
Calif
Lyle KE. Godfrey
Frank Godfrey
Washington
Methodist Church
Fred E. Miller
Dennis Frost
Beth Ann Wells
Copenhagen
Everette Chorpening
Wellman
Ustiers
Junior Birney
George Miller
Bruce Lipscomb
the Pines
Charles Wells
Crawfordsville
Harley Strater
Paul Evans
Godfrey
E. Washington
Paul Novak
W. J. Hartzell
River
Birthday Celebrants Listed in Local Wishes
Happy birthday greetings go to Mrs Earl Simpson Mrs Lloyd Easter Eugene Engel Mrs Mariella Workman Mrs Vera Hysel and Bernard Cooney. Also wished are Susan Ann Conner Sara Ellen Nicholson Karen Kay Baker Lin da Kay Knotek five year olds. Patricia Kolosick seven and Carol Ann Brown five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Simpson
Lloyd Easter
Eugene Engel
Mariella Workman
Vera Hysel
Bernard Cooney
Susan Ann Conner
Sara Ellen Nicholson
Karen Kay Baker
West Chester
Linda Kay Knotek
Patricia Kolosick
Carol Ann Brown
Mrs Charles Casper Birthday Celebration Date Noted
Mrs Charles Casper, whose birthday appeared in an earlier notice, is celebrated on July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Casper
Mr and Mrs Hubert Wilson Celebrate Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Hubert Wilson observed a wedding anniversary with family members present. The couple marked the occasion in a small, intimate ceremony and received congratulations from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Wilson
Birth day wishes for local residents marked in notes
Birthday greetings extend to G. W. Manassier, Leo Allbaugh, Nick Klepfer, and Mrs. Walter H. Bruty. Children listed include Donna Mae Nelson eleven, Tommy Morrison nine, Gretta Diane Krabill eight, Thomas Henderson Trotter seven, Linda Ruth Reighard six, Harry Lee Gordon four, and Charles E. Lemley III three, near West Chester noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Manassier
Leo Allbaugh
Nick Klepfer
Walter H. Bruty
Donna Mae Nelson
Tommy Morrison
Gretta Diane Krabill
Thomas Henderson Trotter
Linda Ruth Reighard
Harry Lee Gordon
Near West Chester
Charles E. Lemley
Ili
Charles Lemley, Jr
Boone Man Killed in Head-On Collision Near Des Moines
Zeph Knight, 48, of Boone, died after his car collided head on with a partly loaded gravel truck at the junction of highways 60 and 69, two miles north of Des Moines. Harold Woolsoncroft, 45, the truck driver, suffered cuts and bruises and was treated at the scene. The patrol reported Knight swerved onto the west shoulder before the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Zeph Knight
Boone
Here
Harold Woolsoncroft
State Highway Patrol
Knight
Washington Saddle Club Trail Ride Highlights Local Event
The Washington Saddle Club held a 16 mile trail ride from Frank Miller stables near Mt. Pleasant with 21 horses and a hay rack jeep. about 60 participants from Hillsboro Burlington Keota North English Mt. Pleasant Crawfordsville and Ainsworth attended. Lunch was shared at Charles Bruggemeyer pasture and water and ice cold pop were provided by the Millers. Mrs G L Shipley rode Buckeye and has won the 100 mile ride in recent years. A Wednesday meeting planned a July 25 picnic and ride at the Bloyd Augustine place in Ainsworth with club officers and Hilton Durst Charles Denison Rene Warner and the Millers coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Saddle Club
Mt. Fleasant
Frank Miller
Charles Bruggemeyer
Hillsboro
Burlington
Keota
Hilton Durst
Charles Denison
Rene Warner
Frank Millers
Legion Hall
Harlan Conley
Lawa
Maple Crest
North English
Bloyd Augustine Place
Ainsworth
Farmerette 4-H Members Prepare for County Festival
The Farmerette 4-H club met at Rosamond Sojka’s home with eight members present. Patty Horak led the meeting as they reviewed up to date record books, practiced folk games for the August 4 county sports festival, and judged practice products. Junior team Wanda Stout and Shirley Eschner and senior team Mary Knotek and Louella Sojka received help from Doris Jury and Francis McGaffey. Refreshments were served by the host and her family. Next meeting is Tuesday August 38 with Phyllis Schnoebelen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmerette
Rosamond Sojka
Patty Horak
Wanda Stout
Shirley Esehner
Mary Knotek
Louella Sojka
Doris Jury
Farm Bureau
Offien
Francis McGaffey
4-H
Ray Sojka
Lovisa Sojka
Phyliss Schnoebelen
Family Names in Crawfordsville Riverside Muscatine Lake Charles
Mr and Mrs Charles Wells of Crawfordsville Mr and Mrs Verne Moss of Riverside Mr and Mrs E P Willian of Muscatine and Mr and Mrs Charles J Patton of Lake Charles La listed in a society column with travel or event notes.
Veterans May Reinstate National Service Life Insurance
Veterans administration offices nationwide will stay open Saturday July 31 to provide a last chance to reinstate lapsed National Service Life Insurance. Veterans who apply before August 1 can reinstate any amount without a new medical exam. after that date a physical is required.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Building Radio Sets Sixty Hours Per Unit in America
A report notes that producing an average radio requires sixty man hours in America, compared with 171 hours in England and 262 in Sweden, illustrating productivity differences across nations.
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America
England
Sweden
Ironing Tip for Starch and Salt Prevents Sticking
A practical note advises sprinkling a small amount of salt into starch to prevent sticking. If sticking occurs, heat the iron and rub the sole in salt or paraffin, then polish with a dry cloth to restore smoothness.
Rebekah Lodge Names Committees After Regular Meeting
Rebekah Lodge held a regular meeting at the O. O. F. hall with Mary Wagner presiding. A new member joined and plans were made to take the traveling emblem to Kalona on August 6. Committees named include Finance Leona Kos Carrie Reinert Therlen Brown and Welcome Visitors Leona Sechantz Clara Brown Hettie Lemley Grace White Alta Hays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimri Rebekah Lodge
Mary Wagner
Mason City
Kalona
Leona Kos
Carrie Reinert
Thleren Brown
Ella Miller
Beulah Hesselgesser
Nellie Moriarity
Vera Deimerly
Emma Campbell
Margaret Jarrard
Edith Weidner
Marjorie Swails
Dorothy Marston
Helen Brown
Flossie Janecek
Bernice Lee
Florence Easter
Leona Sechantz
Clara Brown
Hettie Lemley
Grace White
Alta Hays
Mildred Morgan
Dorothy Marsten
Thelma “Orsey
Cloyce Horsey
Cleanie Morrow
Julia Sisk
Dorothy Smith
Mella Pickens
Leola Hotle
Carrie Norman
May Wehr
Linger Longer Club Plans Sunset Park Picnic
The Linger Longer club met with Mrs. William Chmelar and co host Mrs. Henry Sheetz. Thirteen members and two guests attended including Mrs. Harold Humston and Mrs. Dunbar. President Mrs. Win Durst presided as plans were set for a Sunset Park picnic on August 4. Entertainment was provided by Mrs. George Bartholomew and Mrs. Donald Foss with refreshments served by the hostesses and Mrs. Dunbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linger Longer
William Chmelar
Henry Sheetz
Harold Humston
Dunbar
Win Durst
Sunset Park
George Bartholomew
Donald Foss
Mrs. Nellie Sutton Made Vice Patron by Gift
At the WOLU July meeting held at Ida Cavender's home, Mrs. Nellie Sutton was named vice patron after the unit donated to the educational fund. Mrs. Pearl Whistler opened with a song, devotionals were read by Mrs. John Stewart, and Mrs. T F Barker discussed the Alcohol problem.
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WOLU
Ida Cavender
Pearl Whistler
Flag Etiquette and Rubber Innovations Highlight Context
The text urges flags to be used with proper display standards on stages and buildings, detailing peak and half-staff positions. It then notes chemists converting rubber into a plastic called cyclorubber, produced by dissolving rubber, adding a stimulant, and heating to yield yellowish grains.
St James Parish Circle Hears Report At Meeting
St Anthony's Circle of St James parish met Thursday evening with 15 members. Guests included Rev H J Corcoran and Janet TeBockhorst plus JoAnn and Betty Werthmann. After business, members socialized with pinochle. top score belonged to Mrs Jesse Moore and door prize went to Mrs Stephen Wolfer. Refreshments were provided by hostess Muriel TeBockhorst and co hosts Agnes Wheelan Kate Shalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony's
St James Parish
Henry TeBockhorst
H. J. Corcoran
JoAnn
Betty Werthmann
Joe Wehr
Janet TeBock
Jesse Moore
Stephen Wolfer
Muriel TeBockhorst
Paul Te Bockhorst
Agnes Wheelan
Kate Shalla
YWCA Mixer Picnic at Bob Day Home
The YWCA Mixers plan a supper croquet and badminton party at Mrs. Robert Day’s home Tuesday at 6 o’clock. Members will bring prospective members as guests. At eight they return to the YWCA for swimming followed by an eight fifty swimming class for beginners led by Don Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Robert Day
Don Wilson
This and That from the YW desk
The YW desk shares a lively June report from the YW mixer group. New members JoAnn Fulton and guests Rita MecCreedy Lois Woods and Barb Woods are noted. June swims rose to 1265 with 420 enrollments, up from 310 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnn Fulton
Rita MecCreedy
Lois
Barbara Woods
Y. W. Desk
Chicken Fat Uses in Cooking
Chicken fat and drippings serve as an acceptable shortening for biscuits muffins spice and molasses cakes and cookies. Its bland flavor and soft texture allow use in many dishes including sauces biscuits or dumplings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Novelley Plants
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Sam James Shoe Repair
W. J. Stevens
Mary
Eva Stevens
Wings ’S Cafe
Jay
State Cafe
G. J. Nemmers
Steve
Marion Avenue
Dr. Nemmers
M. L. McCreedy
Horace Pike
Santa Ana
California
T. W. Harwood
Florence Carr
Ch Cizo
Sport Sauls
Green Field
Chamberlin Bros
Girl Scouts
Wehr Photo
Y.W.C.A
C. R. Wilson
Sandra Stoutner
Carol Seers
Diana Sprague
Nancy Wells
Pamela Kay Miller
Palmiro Togliatti
Angelo Pallante
Togliatti
Chamber of Deputies
Rome
William Meardon
Irene Castle
Linda Kay Boozer
Kate Greenaway
Charles Eicher
Frank Eicher
Kenneth A. Kool
Battle Creek, Mich
Colorado
Bride
Frost
Boone Man
Rebekah Lodge
Beth Brinning
Doris Steele
Mrs. Chmelar
Cyclorubber
St. Anthony’s Circle
Horst
Bob Day
Charlotte Karll
Grinnell
Charlotte
Marilyn Cook
Washington, D. C
Osincup
Dr. Cruise
Sandra Floyd
Sandra
Judy
Joyce
Janet
Jean Koffman
Judy Putman
Joyce Barnes
Carol Walker
Kay Garret
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