Local social notes span Arizona trips and visits
Mrs Myrtie Brown and daughter of Tuscon Ariz spent this week with the Kriner family and plan to return to Arizona. Kenneth Dusch and children Kay and Kent of La Salle Ind arrive Sunday to stay with Ernie Kriner. Dusch sister of Kriner. Harold Jarvis family will vacation in northern state. Dr M H Sartor and wife leave for Chambersburg Pa to visit son Capt William Sartor for about two weeks. Office will close Aug 2 to Aug 16. McCleery returned from Oklahoma City after month with grandmother Christine Walker. Flyers Dance at K P Hall Wed night Aug 4 with Jimmy Dennis orchestra. Bob Morrow of Tucson in Washington for aunt Colthurst’s death, then returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Brown
Tuscan
Ariz
Charlies Brown
Arizona
Kenneth Dusch
Kay and
Kent
la Salle, In
Ernie Kriner
Dusch
Mrs. Kriner
Harold Jarvis
M. H. Sartor
Chambersburg, Pa
Capt
William Sartor
Bob Morrow
Tuscon
Washington
Colthurst
Iowa Democrats Push Tax Cuts Platform Seeks Sales Tax Break
Iowa Democrats at the state convention call for halving the two percent sales tax and repealing the 1947 county assessor law. The platform also backs lowering voting age to 18 and reducing old-age benefit eligibility to 60, while pledging surplus income tax funds for school tax replacement. Town sales tax revenue totaled $44,886,839. a half-cut would roughly match the 1947-48 revenue boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
General Revenue Fund
Quarry Operations Expand at Junction for Fall Production
Dillon and Sharpe, quarry operators near Columbus Junction, will run a larger plant this fall to produce agricultural limestone and crushed road rock. They plan to install additional equipment in September and build a sizable stockpile to meet heavy demand and adverse weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon and Sharpe
Columbus Junction
Community Notices and Personal News Summary
Mrs. Henry Marshall reports Wayne Marshall is at Ft. Knox with a unit in General Bradley parade. The heat caused about 20 to faint. Wayne participates in Ft. Knox athletic events. Carol Kater resigns Washington County Credit Bureau to join American Pipe Line Company at Harper station as consumer records chief. Mrs. William Ashmore and family return to Rochester New York after visiting O. M. Cuddy home. Miss Betty Renmert of Kirksville Missouri is weekend guest of Dolores Jean Kriner. Web. nite Aug. 4, Jimmy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Marshall
Clinton Street
Iowa City
Wayne Marshall
Ft. Knox
Bradley
Wayne
Carol Kater
Washington
William Ashmore
Terry
Sally
Rochester
N. Y
O. M. Cuddy
Betty Renmert
Kirksville, Mo
Dolores Jean Kriner
All Iowa Corn Show Headline at State Fair
An all Iowa corn show open to any Iowa farmer will headline events in the state agricultural exposition at the Des Moines State Fair from Aug. 27 to Sept. 3. Prizes totaling 624 dollars will be awarded for best exhibits across more than a dozen events including largest ear, best 10 year group, 320 ears, bushels baskets of corn, four stalks with ears, and special sweet and pop corn classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Audubon men kept gambling charges after judge ruling
District Judge Harold E Davidson overruled motions to set aside liquor and gambling indictments against five Audubon county men John H Sunberg Robert Rasmussen Walter Viges Gordon Gude and Malcolm McNaughton The indictments stem from a grand jury probe into Audubon county tourist camps linked to a night club and camp run by Sunberg near Audubon Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon
Harold E. Davidson
Audubon County
John H. Sunberg
Robert Rasmussen
Walter Viges
Gordon Gude
Malcolm McNaughton
Harlan
Sunberg
Trucking Firms Grow Rapidly in Iowa
Des Moines report shows Iowa motor trucking registrations doubling in 15 years. About 145000 to 150000 trucks and trailers are licensed in the first half of 1948, with 133067 trucks in that period. Tax and license fees totalled 834000, not counting gas and compensation taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
John H. Gillespie
Iowa Motor Truck Association
Gillespie
Association
Breakfast Meeting Planned for Ladies at Country Club
The Golf and Bridge association met for a buffet supper at the country club on Wednesday. Committee members included Mrs. Jay Sellers Donna Sellers Mrs. John Lee and Mrs. Gerald Moothart. High bridge score was by Mrs. L B Eicher and golf blind hole prize went to Mrs. Paul Fern. Reservations for a Walton club Fairfield golf and bridge day on August 17 were due by August 14 to Mrs. Westermark. Over 50 couples danced to Jimmy Dennis and his band Tuesday. the next dance is August 19 at the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf and Bridge Association
Jay Sellers
Donna Sellers
John Lee
Gerald Moothart
L. B. Eicher
Paul Fern
Robert Day
Walton Club
Fairfield
Association
Hydrolyzer Averts Soap Shortages In Industrial Line
Global fats and oils shortages threatened U S soap output until scientists developed a hydrolyzer. This stainless steel device, about the height of a building, processes fats and oils under high pressure with hot water to streamline soap manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Picket Incident Leads to Arrests in Dayton
Stormy Lou Kaplan with four broken thumbs and head injuries is cuffed after clashing with police during Univis Lens picket near Dayton Ohio. Kaplan among several arrested as police cleared a path through the strikers in a bruising free for all amid CIO Electrical Workers activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stormy Lou Kaplan
Univis Lens
Dayton
CIO
Kaplan
Eigi
Wilsons Welcome Ruth Ann Child Named for Grandmother
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Wilson Jr. announce the birth of a baby girl named Ruth Ann in honor of the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Carroll Strube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Wilson, Jr
Ruth Ann
Carroll Struabe
Baby Christine Blanche McCleery Named
Mr and Mrs Samuel Collin Mc Cleery announce the birth of a daughter christened Christine Blanche. Both grandmothers share the name sakes. Mrs McCleery and infant were discharged from the hospital to their home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Collin McCleery
Christine Blanche
Lewis descendants reunion at Columbus Chautauqua Park
The annual reunion of the descendants of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Lewis will be held at Columbus Chautauqua Park on Sunday August 8. Mrs. F. A. Lewis is president and Ray M. Lewis is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Lewis
Columbus Chautauqua Park
F. A. Lewis
Ray M. Lewis
Bauer Couple Celebrate 55th Wedding Anniversary
July 2 marked the 55th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Bauer of Washington formerly of our committee. Most children visited, excluding Carl and Sabina and families of Colorado. A great grandchild attended. the couple, in their seventies, remain well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bauer
Washington
Carl
Sabina
Colorado
Bauer
Ma ble Lachman Weds William G Henss at Valley Forge
Mr and Mrs Carl H Lachman of Bernville announce the marriage of their daughter Ma ble Lachman to William G Henss son of Mr and Mrs William H Henss. The wedding occurred July 17 at the post chapel Valley Forge General Hospital Phoenixville Pa. The couple honeymoon at his parents Crawfordsville home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Lachman
Bernville
Mable Lachman
William G. Henss
William H. Henss
Post Chapel
Valley Forge General Hospital
Phoenixville
Square Circle Group At Regular Meeting
Mrs. Howell Davis entertained the Square Circle for the July meeting. Ten members were present with Mrs. Wayne Davis and daughter as guests. They continued work on quilt tops and planned an ice cream supper for families at the Earl Walker home on August 5. Mrs. Davis and daughter Ruth served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Davis
Square Circle
Wayne Davis
Earl Walker
H J Club Meeting at St J TeBockhorsts
Mrs Joe TeBockhorst hosted the H J club afternoon with fourteen members and three honorary guests. The group opened with a song, played Bunco at four tables, and awarded high and low scores and traveling prizes. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is August 12 at Urban TeBockhorst home with a family pot luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe TeBockhorst
H. J. Club
Lamont Kelley
Daryl] Goodwin
Charles Schnoebelen
Bunee
Everette Cox
Joe Knotek
George Shalla
Daryl Goodwin
Dale Dann
Urban TeBockhorst
Pythian Circle Initiates Marie Sample at Regular Session
The West Chester Pythian Sisters Temple 132 held a regular meeting with M.E.C. absent. Marie Sample was balloted on and initiated by special dispensation. Altruistic work totaled 151.50 with August meeting canceled. Ice watermelon was served. September hostesses were Mrs. Jack Hotle and Mrs. Harold Klopfenstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Pythian
Temple 132
M.E.C
Dean Moore
E. S
Merle Thrapp
E. C
Marie Sample
Will Reif
E.S
Temple
John Hough
Earl Hobbs
Jack Hotle
Harold Klopfenstein
Automatic Soviet Weather Stations Reduce Maintenance
The Soviet Union has deployed automatic weather stations that measure atmospheric pressure temperature wind direction and speed and broadcast data by radio. Several stations are now operating in hard to reach areas and require maintenance visits only once a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ussr
Soviet Union
Learn to Swim Girls Bring Energy to YW Desk
The YW desk highlights girls in the Learn to Swim class led by Francis Godwin Kathryn Crone Patty Erwin Susan Noonan Carol Anderson Susan Owens Sandy Patterson Mary A Ledger and notes many visiting grandmothers aunts and guests. They praise the lively group and mention weekly classes and a mixed swimming night chaired by Rev Stifel of Ainsworth with 65 participants. Boys are said to swim with fewer restrictions as the girls enjoy the water and display happiness under tight bathing caps. The column closes with a cheer for more girls than boys and a note to meet next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Godwin
Kathryn Crone
Patty Erwin
Susan Noonan
Carol Anderson
Susan Owens
Sandy Patterson
Mary A. Ledger
Stifel
Ainsworth
Butch Bob
Saturda
Bethel Missionary Society at Meeting
The Bethel Ladies Missionary society held its annual children's program this week. Co chairs were Mrs. Charles Wulf and Ruth Gideon with participants Kenneth Wulf Richard Meyer Elaine Wulf George Plecker Priscilla Thompson Allen Walf and Dorothy Wulf. Miss Gideon read a note from Rev and Mrs Parker and Mrs Rex Crandall closed the meeting. Refreshments were provided by Grace Shaw Mrs Crandall Mrs Charles Rothlisberger and Mrs Godfrey Juzeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Ladies Missionary Society
Charles Wulf
Ruth Gideon
Kenneth Wulf
Richard Meyer
Elaine Wulf
George Plecker
Priscilla Thompson
Allen Walf
Dorothy Wulf
Charles Rothlisberger
Godfrey Juzeler
Initiation Ceremony for Catholic Daughters at K C Hall
Nine new members joined Court McDermott No. 504 of the Catholic Daughters of America at the K of C hall on Wednesday evening. A cooperative dinner, served on quarter tables by hostesses, preceded the initiation. Table decorations were arranged by local volunteers. A short business meeting was led by Grand Regent Mrs. William Marie Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDermott
Catholic Daughters of America
K of C Hall
Theresa Adam
Lawrence Libe
Leonard Marie
Edward Lukovsky
Margaret Keyser
M. L. Whittaker
H. B. Lowden
William Marie, Jr
Evelyn Johnston Orval Miller Wed In Double Ring Ceremony
Evelyn Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe H Johnston Crawfordsville wed Orval J Miller son of Mr and Mrs Frank Miller Olds in a July 28 Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian church ceremony. Attendants, music by Alice Hunter, and readings followed by a reception for 150. The couple plans a California and western trip then residence on a farm near Olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Johnston
Orval Miller
Joe H. Johnston
Crawfordsville
Orval J. Miller
Frank Miller
Olds
Federated Presbyterian Church
D. K. Ford
Alice Hunter
Washington
Iowa
Glen Owens
van Wert
Ohio
Clair Holmes
Jean Humphreys
Wyman
Adeline Humphreys
Donald Kracaw
Merlin Finke
N. J. Lease
Roger Holmes
Wilma Love
Cedar Falls
Donn Myers
Kathleen McCormick
Mr. Pleasant
Wilma Wooley
Miller
Haydn
Clarence Owens
Paul Scott
Jim
John
Council Bluffs
Ted Duncan
Marjorie
Monroe
Mt. Pleasant
Wayland
New London
Burlington
Letts
Cowes Ville
Columbus Junction
Students of Edith M Shields Give Church Piano Recital
The First Presbyterian Church hosted a piano recital by Mrs Edith M Shields's students. Attended by parents and friends, ages ranged from seven to high school, with six seven year olds. Performers included multiple duets, two pianos pieces, and solo works by Schaum Haydn Mendelssohn Debussy and others, directed by Mrs Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith M. Shields
First Presbyterian Church
Barbara Rathmel
Marjorie Gamon
Betty Stewart
Wanda Stout
Legion Auxiliary at Riverside Plans August Card Party
Riverside Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Legion headquarters for business. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Roy Rummelhart. The August Card Party will be chaired by Mrs. Ivan Cummings assisted by Mrs. Donald Rath, Mrs. Joseph Paliiolet, Mrs. Melvin Bone and Mrs. Clair Flynn. Date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Roy Rummelhart
Ivan Cummings
Donald Rath
Joseph Pailliotet
Melvin Bone
Clair Flynn
Home Art Group Visits Mrs Bauer for Social Afternoon
The Home Art club spent Friday afternoon at Mrs. Lou Bauer’s home. Members discussed gadgets in the home, shared needlework, and enjoyed a social hour with cake and ice cream. Guests included Mrs. Mary Ross and Rev and Mrs Pike. Flowers from the Bauer garden decorated trays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Art Club
Lou Bauer
Mary Ross
Rev
Unsafe Smoking Places at Home
The article warns against smoking in risky home locations such as barns and garages with flammable materials. It emphasizes that smoking in bed is especially unsafe and notes that many deaths result from this practice.
Snowball Social Club Meets at Herr Home
The Snowball Social Club held an ice cream social Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Herr with abundant homemade ice cream and cake. Mrs. Earl Booth and Mrs. Fred Kleinschmidt presented a one act play "Is it Raining" and Earl Booth showed movies. All families attended except one. The next meeting will be in three weeks with Mrs. Don Cave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Herr
Earl Booth
Fred Kleinschmidt
Don Cave
Secretarial Style Linked to Marriage Prospects
The article argues well trained secretaries with neat grooming have strong marriage chances due to close work with men. It advises modest dress and crisp appearance while warning against flashy nail polish short sleeves gum chewing skimpy skirts seductive necklines high heels and jangling jewelry from a school director.
Birthday Wishes Parade Across July and August
The list salutes multiple birthday names including Mrs Mary Triska Donna Jean Rich Leo Mangold Betty Jean Campbell Phyllis Jean Dunkin Sarah Ann Chance Lynn Melville Patricia Gastman at Cass Lake Mrs Thomas Duncan Bob Birney Lloyd Anderson Richard Johnson Jr Betty Ann Therion Wilmer Lauder man Sue Thoma John Daniel Palmer Keota Robert Michael Suter and twins Nancy Ellen Frances Ann Pratt eight years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Mary Triska
Donna Jean Rich
Leo Mangold
Betty Jean Campbell
Phyllis Jean Dun- Kin
Minnesota Lake Region
Patricia Gastman
Cass Lake
Thomas Duncan
Bob Birney
Lloyd Anderson
Richard Johnson Jr
Aus
Betty Ann Therion
Wilmer Lauderman
Sue Thoma
John Daniel Palmer
Keota
Robert Michael Suter
Harry Suter
Nancy Ellen and
Frances Ann Pratt
VFMS Group Plans New Study Program
The W F M S of the Nazarene church held the final meeting of the year led by retiring president Mrs Lena Himmelreich. Rev C F Gieselman led a devotional and scripture reading from Romans. Goldie Gault guided the study of chapter twelve in We Can If We Will and announced a new book China Crisis. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Van Osdor of Montrose, Rev Cecil Gieselman and Mrs Chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Lena Himmelreich
C. F. Gieselman
Martha Nicola
Goldie Gault
van Osdor
Montrose
Cecil Gieselman
Chance
Women's Guild Meeting at St. Paul Church
The Women's Guild of St. Paul church held its annual meeting with 23 members and 3 guests. President Mrs. Ted Givans led devotions on World Unity. Plans were set to host the Regional Guild on September 6 and 18 children prepared for Children’s Day in September. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Harold Wilson and Mrs. Albert Zieglowsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Guild of
St. Paul Church
Ted Givans
Harold Wilson
Albert Zieglowsky
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Dellars
Wulf
Brown
Bill Morgan McCleery
Oklahoma City
Okla
Christine Walker
Flyers
K. P. Hall
Jimmy Dennis
Kalona
YWCA
V.F.W
West Chester
Dorothy Libe
Ical
Robert Blick
Glen Dunkan
Jack Howard
Harold Johnson
Norbert Norris
Dorothy Stigers
Thomas Butler
Washington Armory
Golf Bags
Chamberlin Bros
Sport Shop
Junction
St J. TeBockhorsts
Pythian Circle
Janet Hysel
Virginia Dare
Delsea Boileau
Marsha Wiley
Harriet Kunick
Shirley Raymond
Jackie Lemmon
Bethel Missionary Society
K C
Wilma Cluff
Dorothy
Virginia Bunse
Baxter
University of Iowa
Wayne L. Davis
Marcia Lynn Holmes
Milton Miller
Alien Johnston
Richard Holmes
Crawfords
Jack Carson
Shields
Thompson Catherine Pratt
Thompson
Bonita Herr
Schaum Lois Boettcher
Thompson Roger Booth
Bragdon
Janice Laubach
Haydn Shirley Escher
Brown Donna Blattner
Thompson Linda Dee Stewart
Richard Boettcher
Carol Zelinsky
Liszt Deidre Miller Forest
Beverly Goff
Minuet
Bach
Luella Rathmel
Crosby Adams
Rosemary Jenkins
Marcelo
The
Wee Pits
Ee Gaynor
Suzanne Noonan
Belinda
Copeland
Kathleen Stephens
Pegey Stewart
Greenwood
MacGregor David Stephens
Gladys Knupp
Barbara Stephens
Parente
Lee Thompson
Maribelle Zehr
Cs Goodrich-Orem
Debbie Brenneman
Bliss Sandra Jones
March of the Dwarfs
Boccherini
Martha Stephens Violin Solo—Angels Serenad
Braga
Perrylend
Dorothy Hunt
Mary Blick
Joyce Graft Waite
Stauss Maurine Stephens
Bo Eel
Betty Kunik Seherzo
Mendelssohn
Scott Mary Jane Stephens
Debussy
Frances Miller
Mrs. Bauer
Ainsworth W.S.C.S
Circle II, Bake Sale
Wayne Marston
Red Horses Club
Harold Brock
Iowa-Cedar River
Davison
Sunset Park
Maxine Lambert
Ladies Golf and Bridge Association
Venice Moore
Les Orr
Jim Roach
Dallas
Fleur de Lis
Earl Galloway
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Frank Stransky
Sarah Ann Chance
Lynn Melville
Vfms Group
Women’s Guild
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