Local social notes detail visits and travels in the community
Rev and Mrs W A Pollock plan leaving for College Springs after visiting with their son in law and daughter Rev and Mrs William did Esther Pollock of Iowa City to visit Nichol family weekend John Shebeck and daughter Mildred and Helen Soukup spend day in Muscatine F F Macon auctioneer listed Merrill Robb former Washington resident now in Sparta Ill spent time with cousin Mrs Nichol Supt and Mrs E A Ralston and children returned from a month long western trip Dodds family from San Francisco visiting relatives Plan to stay several days Lee Holland family home from vacation Dyson family planning two weeks away to Omaha and Minnesota horse races attended by local residents many small notices of travel and visits in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Pollock
College Springs
William Did
Esther Pollock
Iowa City
Nichol
Merrill Robb
Washington
Washington High School
William Nichol
Mr. Robb
Ambridge
Covenenter Church
Sparta
Ill
E. A. Ralston
Francis
Margaret
San Francisco
Son Born to Mr and Mrs Bowens in Lyon Hospital
Mr and Mrs Morris Bowens of Washington welcomed a son yesterday at 5 12 p m in Lyon Hospital Washington weighing eight pounds six and a half ounces The birth was recorded in the local hospital notice and adds a new member to the Bowens family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Washington
Morris Bowens
Spectacular Washington heritage pageant at Case Field Aug 8-10
The Washington heritage spectacle titled Washington's Heritage runs nightly at 8 15 P M August 9 and 10 at Case Field featuring a 200 foot stage and a living picture of vivid color with a dramatic Wheel of Life finale. over 350 participants include sailors 4 H girls and numerous named cast members alongside sponsors Nic McCleery and others in a rapid fire sequence of costumed scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Case Field
Sailors
Nic McCleery
Billy Burham
Dick Marshall
Bob Miller
Merle Booth
Don Klein
Arlo Burham
Everett Squires
Santos Hermandez
Eelleene Grecian
Raymond
Centennial Committees List For Celebration Roles
The document lists volunteers and chairpersons for a centennial celebration covering committees in areas such as pulling contest baseball historical treasure hunt memorial fountain talent fair and costume and window displays. Notable names include Richard F McIntosh P F Whister L C Willits R B Dougherty Mrs Stella Latchem Mr and Mrs Wilson J W Chandler Ralph Shannon and Cloud Willits among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Whitehead
Fed Dalton
Travis
R. B. Dougherty
Stella Latchem
E Dougherty
J. E. Lemmon
C. C. Wilson
van de Herman
John Black
Rose Reid
Phil Weldin
Raymond Dayton
Talent
Clarice Meek
Harvey Meek
Lester Orr
Ted Bailey
Francis Haney
F. L. Hanson
M. J. Cruise
Glen Holden
Frank Parrish
Milo Serden
Hal Reister
Ives McKay
T. BR. Phillips
Family reunions and visits thread through region
Dr. A W Clow returns from Corydon where he and Mrs Clow stayed. Mrs Clow will join a family reunion at her brother J C Hogue's home tomorrow. Beal family plans to visit Clow home next week. Mrs Beal is Clow’s sister and was a former nurse at Washington county hospital. Fred Turnipseed and Rita Hanold left for Hutchinson after a stay with relatives. W B DuBois and baby Larry Leon visit Keota for a short time. Mrs Violet Romine noted as a shopper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Clow
Corydon
Mrs Clow
Mere. W. B. DuBois
Larry Leon
Waterloo
First Pan American Conference Unfolds Across Six Months
The First Pan American Conference in 1889 extended over more than six months with activity culminating near year end. The final session finished about December 1898, lasting eighteen days in total.
Missing Brooklyn Teen Refers to City Contest
Elinor Bertrand, 16, last seen after the final city contest at the New York World's Fair. She stands five feet six inches, weighs 120 pounds, with brown hair. Police seek tips on her whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Elinor Bertrand
Elinor
WRA suspends dismissals for long-serving relief rolls
Washington July 29 40in Works Progress Administration chief Harrington ordered the state WPA administrations to suspend dismissals of relief recipients who have been on relief rolls for 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fla. Harrington
WRA
New Sunbonnet Club Names Added to Members List
New Sunbonnet club announces new members Julia Zeck June Garrett Voda Fetters Hernice Zieglowsky Mrs Edna Wittre Dora Ek Dunbar Betty Kallaus Cora Crumpacker Badges for the sunbonnet club are on sale at stands around the square today and will be available there this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbonnet Club
Julia Zeck
June Garrett
Voda Fetters
Hernice Zieglowsky
Edna Wittre
Dora EK. Dunbar
Betty Kallaus
Cora Crumpacker
Herring Denies Rift With Administration
Senator Clyde Herring denied reports of a rift with the administration and said federal patronage has not been turned over to the Iowa Democratic state committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
ATP
Clyde Herring
Iowa Democratic Atete Committee
Mr and Mrs Babb Planned Spring Visit to Relatives
Mr and Mrs Babb and their daughter Dorothy plan to spend Monday morning visiting relatives in Minnesota and South Dakota. Mine Babb will take a two week vacation from her job at J C Penney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babb
Dorothy
Minnesota
South Dakotta
Mine Babb
J C. Penney
Social and family visits span several states
Mrs. Edgar Porter and family plan a Chandler Oklahoma visit with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bandy. J R Buckley and Kate Buckley visit relatives in Cincinnati and J F H Taylor tours multiple states, ending in Iowa City for Daryl Dodder. Out of town guests at Friday Night bridge include Helen Coffey and Grace Maffitt. Philadelphia’s Mrs Faris visits. Horak family to Moline for Vander Vennet reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Porter
Louise
Bob
Clarence Miller
Chandler
Oklo
Edward Bandy
Bandy
Porter
Helen Coffey
Miami
Ariz
Grace Maffitt
Ames
RK. A. Hender
Kalona
Clarice Meek
T. R. Phillips
Able Livingston
Harold Johnson
Hender
Miss Coffey
Paul Horak
Richard
Moline
Vander Vennet
Centennial Dances Highlight Midway at Washington Square
Four night and three afternoon dances accompany the Centennial Midway at Washington square with the Kastle Klub orchestra performing 8 to 12 Monday to Thursday and 3 to 5 Tuesday to Thursday. Dance profits support the Centennial commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Square
Kastle Klub Orchestra
Centennial Commission
Parents Must Help on License Examinations
Bentzinger of the state highways patrol explains that youths under 18 must be accompanied by both parents or a single parent if only one exists, or by a guardian if no parents are available, when taking driver license tests. Yesterday several youths came with only one parent and had to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentzinger
State Highways Patrol
Gardian
Bob Gates Hosts Youth Group at Lawn Party
Bob Gates hosted a group of young people last evening at his parents home five miles southwest of Washington. The event featured a treasure hunt with light refreshments. Attendees included Georgean Rtudiver Shirley Peterson Gayle Davis Audrey Hotle Nellie Anderson Caroleen Sartor J. Rerdo Jimmy Gallagher Harry Anderson Donald Voorhees Bob Gates and Kimbal Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Gates
W. Gates
Washington
Georgean Rtudiver
Shirley Peterson
Gayle Davis
Audrey Hotle
Nellie Anderson
Caroleen Sartor
J. Rerdo
Jimmy Gallagher
Harry Anderson
Donald Voorhees
Bob
Kimbal Gates
Murder clues mix with dramatic police action in Iowa
Police Chief John Phipps used a suspect as a shield to force two gunmen to drop their weapons after an attempted arrest in Cherokee. Henry De pue and Dale Gillman of Fort Dodge were sought in the Dreher slaying as investigators pursued prints and a Des Moines murder angle. Des Moines detectives later joined Lincoln robbery suspects in confessing to Des Moines area burglaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Harry Wilson
John Phipps
Wilson
Phipps
Henry Depue
Dale Gillman
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Harold J. Dreher
Mason City Department
Pinger
Lincoln
Nebr
Pearlee
Renny Beeker
Nelson H. Silver
Dorothy Silver
Fred Nesbitt Mercantile Company
Tragic Accident Involving Truck Hits Boy Near Home
A disturbing scene described in garbled OCR shows a young boy struck by a truck and severed injuries. The incident occurred as the driver and two men reportedly moved the vehicle after a domestic dispute. Police and emergency responders were called to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tantan
Tae Lytia
Mere Lee Lytle
Tavere
Melowell
Howe
W C T U Institute Program Planned
A W C T U institute will be held at United Presbyterian church West Chester on Tuesday August 1. All women and girls are urged to attend with a 10 a m start. Potluck noon meal bring a dish and own supplies. Afternoon devotion and talks follow with Mrs Erb and Mrs Hillis plus a round table led by locals. West Chester girls provide vocal and instrumental music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U. Institute
United Presbyterian Church
West Chester
J. B. Pollock
Erb
George Pennington
Hillis
Everyon
Garden Club Meets With Carrie Iden
Riverside article notes Carrie Iden hosting Riverside Garden club with ten members. Program on Artificial Incubation led by Mrs. Katherine Thomann. August 4 roll call prompts wild Iowa animal and a paper on The Agaves. Senior Needle club meets at Mrs. Knittel’s with guests and luncheon. next host Mrs. Dautremont on August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Iden
Riverside Garden Club
Riverside
Katherine Thomann
Victoria Griffin
Carrie
Iowa
Freda Allen
John Kniltel
Many Bauer
R. I. Marner
Robert Smola
Edward Bushek
Kimo Kniittel
Kimo Knittel
C. V. Dautremont
U P Sunday School Holds Picnic Supper
The United Presbyterian Sunday school picnic drew about seventy attendees last evening in Sunset park. Mrs. B L Stewart and Mrs. Silas Ross led the picnic supper while children played games and adults enjoyed a social evening. guests included the Nichol family and other College Springs parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Sunset Park
B. L. Stewart
Silas Ross
W. A. Pollock
College Springs
William Nichol
WPA to Cut Iowa Administrative Costs
Iowa WPA administrator George J. Keller says ninety administrative employees will be removed over the next two months to cut costs after a smaller appropriation. The Washington office initially allotted 41 2/3 percent for July administrative costs, but the Oct 1 allocation will drop to 32000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DEA
Iowa
WPA
George J. Keller
Washington
Aries
Keller
Washington County Society Nursing Talk and Social Calendar
Social calendar lists events for Washington County groups including the Society of Registered Nurses meeting at 7 30 p m with Dr D W Paul to speak and the Washington County Medical society invitation. Also notes Friendly Social and Friendly Neighbors club activities and Iowa City women as guests. Activities continue through Thursday and Friday with various meetings and a note of date change for the Prairie Flower Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Society of Registered Nurses
D. W. Paul
Washington County Medical Society
Hattie Wagner
Friendly Neighbors Club
Oral Norman
Nellie Thompson
Iowa City
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Many Happy Returns Birthday List Extends Local Community
Norma Mae Payne turns ten today, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Payne. Also celebrating are Mrs. Joe Conrad of Crawfordsville, Mrs. R. F. Hamil, Kathryn Latta, Mrs. Mary Weber, Lawrence Fountain of Ainsworth, and Mrs. T. R. Phillips. Tomorrow includes Mrs. John Winga, Leo Mangold, Mrs. William Sitler, Mrs. Frank Gobble, and Waldo Van Winkle. Gloria Rae Temple of Anaheim will celebrate tomorrow, Ella and Hisie Musil turn nine tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Mae Payne
Kermit Payne
Joe Conrad
Crawfordsville
R. F. Hamil
Kathryn Latta
Mary Weber
Lawrence Fountain
Ainsworth
T. R. Phillips
John Winga
Leo Mangold
William Sitler
Frank Gobble
Waldo van Winkle
Gloria Rae Temple
Anaheim
Calif
Ed Grayson
Ladies Aid Society Social Meeting Notes
Twenty members of the Christian Ladies Aid society attended a ten cent social yesterday afternoon at the church. In the president’s absence, vice president Mrs. N. E. West led the meeting. Mrs. Mert King conducted devotions and refreshments were served by Mrs. Charles Doran and Mrs. Bessie Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrstian Ladies Aid Society
Frank Haney
N. E. West
Mert King
Charles Doran
Bessie Tucker
Mrs Havel Hosts S and C Club at Riverside Farm
Mrs Louis Havel entertained the S and C club Thursday at her rural home south of Riverside. Eight members and six guests attended with an afternoon of activities. The club voted to omit the August meeting and listed guests including Mrs Ed Shalla Kalona Phyllis Bowman Robert Bowman Phyllis Maxine and Verle Schnoebelen all of Riverside. Mrs Milt Wollrab to entertain on September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Havel
S and C Club
Riverside
Fight
Ed Shalla
Kalona
Phyllis Bowman
Robert Bowman
Phyllis
Maxine
Verle Schnoebelen
Milt Wollrab
Missionary Groups Hold Sunset Park Picnic
The Washington and Prairie Flower Baptist Woman's Missionary societies met at Sunset Park Friday with twenty four attendees. Hostesses were Mrs. Sickels Messer and Dawson. Mrs. Adolf Votruba spoke on Friends and read The Church Bell poem praising Mrs. Dodd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and
Prairie Flower Baptist Woman's Missionary Societies
Sunset Park
Will Sickels
Ef. H. Messer
R. A. Dawson
Adolf Votruba
Cy Bush
Will Moore
C. B. Yard
Tf. Fredmund
Baptist World Alliance
Atlanta
A. W. Yard
Will Booth
Prairie Flower Church
Home Missionary Meeting With Mrs F R Mauthe
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church met yesterday at Mrs. F R Mauthe's home. President Mrs. T F Barker opened, with devotions led by Mrs. P B Babcock. Treasurer Mrs. George Brinton reported a surplus for next year. Officers will serve again. a September guest day committee was named. The group noted the society began in 1880 at Trinity church Cincinnati and will mark its sixtieth anniversary in 1940. Contributions have grown to over a million dollars in a single year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
F. R. Mauthe
T. F. Barker
P. B. Babcock
George Brinten
Mauthe
Mary Genkinger
H. M. Shaver
J. E. Kunath
George Brinton
J.D. Dayton
Trinity Church
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tra Rathmel
James Zeck
Landau Sisters Return From Sanity School Trip
Marie Landau arrived home from Cedar Rapids after visiting her sister Gertrude Landau and attending the first term of sanity school at the University of Boulder. Music instructor Margret Christiansen also returned to Renwick after attending the same school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Landau
Cedar Rapids
Gertrude Landau
Miss Landau
Boulder
Colo
Sanity School
Margret Christiansen
Renwick
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