Washington County 4-H Rally Day Program 1940
The Washington county girls 4-H Rally Day program for 1940 is announced for Wednesday at Washington High School. Morning sessions include registration by Mrs. Merle Eckels, remarks by Miss Isabelle Combs, county chairmen, and music by local groups. Afternoon features elections, demonstrations, prize awards, and various district performances by 4-H clubs, with a dismissal note for delegates to assemble briefly afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington High School
Merle Ekekels
Missabelle Combs
All County
Merle Twinam
Marion Thintiies
Amos Stout
Washington County Farm Bureau
Alice Hunter
J. W. Chandler
Jacksonites
Bereeuse Northern Stars
Pairview Farmerettes
Jolly Jokers
Maplecrest
West Point
Merry Maids
Brahme
Brighton Go-Getters
Fair Clover
Harry Sizer
Edna Wiiein
Dorothy Darnell
Mildred Meyer
Beulah Stewart
John Fladunge
Rach Club
Ruth Foste
J. W Chandler
Merle Eckels
John Flatlune
John Cherry
Dorothy Varel
Nuptials of Dean Crawford and Vada Fetters Announced
Mr and Mrs G L Fetters announce the marriage of their daughter Vada to Dean Crawford of Crawfordsville. The single ring ceremony was on March 21 1940 at 2 50 pm in the Christian parsonage at Lancaster Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Fetters
Vada
Dean Crawford
Crawfordsville
Christian Tursonate
Lancaster
T. M. Walton
That City
Crawford
Washington High School
Elaes
McLellan
Woman Hich School
Dinner Honors Newlyweds at Ed Shalla Home
Ed Sullivan and wife hosted a dinner yesterday in Salem for the son in law and daughter Everette Cox of Moline Illinois who recently married. Guests included Lee Swick Ernest McLane Andy Hansen Wilbur Olson James Shalls George Shalla Fred Havet Louis Havet and others from Oskaloosa and Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sullivan
Salem
Everette Cox
Moline
Lee Swick
Ernest Mclane
Oskaloosa
Andy Hansen
Wilbur Olaon
Ill
James S Shalls
George Shalla
Fred Havet
Louis Havet
Social Calendar Highlighting Group Gatherings This Week
The social calendar lists Rainbow Girls and T T T events at Mason Temple Monday evening, DAR and D of V meetings Tuesday at various halls, Harmony Club and several social clubs midweek, plus golf luncheon at Country Club and multiple church and lodge events through Friday. Reservations and transportation notes accompany several entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Masonie Temple
T.T.T
T. Mast
DeMolay Merttage
Frank Crone
Presbyterian prayer meeting announced for Wednesday morning
A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 9 30 in the home of Mrs Rose Dougherty at 321 South Iowa Avenue State provides location and time for parishioners to gather for contemplation and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Dougherty
South
Iowa Avenue
Cheddar Cheese Prices and Common Varieties Discussed
A readable note explains that cheddar cheese often costs little and serves as a nourishing option. It mentions various names such as store, American, and New York varieties used to describe cheddar across markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teen fashions for young girls shown in three outfits
The article discusses teen age dress as smart but not sophisticated. It highlights Gale Storm in a dusty pink wool suit with a lace blouse, Lucile Fairbanks in a rose cotton play suit with a white yoke, and a pastel blue sheer cotton frock with a shirtwaist bodice and flowing skirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Storm
Batiste
Lucile Fairbanks
Fifty five Attend Annual Sigafoose Reunion Sunday
Fifty five descendants of L. F. Sigafoose of Washington and his brother the late John Sigafoose of South English met for their annual reunion in Sunset Park. They shared a co operative dinner at noon and sang America. The group plans next year’s reunion on the first Sunday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Sigafoose
Washhngton
John Sigafoose
Sunset Park
America
Will Sigafoose
Fred Brock
Billy
Mary Ann
Donald Sigafoose
Emla Mae
Donna Joy
South English
S. C. Simmons
Joe Simmons
Ruth
Russell Simmons
Betty
Bob
Fairfield
G. Glenn Beenblossom
Richard
Louis
Kenneth
Lloyd
Ainsworth
Dale Beenblossom
Larry Dale
Crawfordsville
Dale Bales
Nancy
Susanne
Richland
Washington
W. H. Sigafoose
Jeanne Rosella Sheetz
Irs
Sam E. Sigafoose
Susie Happing
Edna Gardner
Elwyn Gardner
Donnie
Beverly
Forrest Donaldson
Walter
Vern Escher
Ronald
Shirley
Clara Smith Weds Andrew George In Shenandoah Ceremony
Clara C. Smith of Richland and Andrew G. George were married in a ring ceremony at Rev. J. Richard Sneed home Shenandoah. The couple stood before a fireplace with iris decor as Supt. M. C. Martin Jr. and Mrs. Martin attended. A six course dinner followed at the Delmonico hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Richard Sneed
Shenandoah
Clara C. Smith
F. W. Smith
Richland
Andrew G. George
Anna George
Waterloo
M. C. Martin, Jr
Cotter
Delmonico Hotel
Martha
Rainbow Luncheon at Chester Church Delights Local Women
WEST CHESTER May 31 A Rainbow Luncheon was held at the Federated church on May 28. About fifty women and girls shared fellowship over a luncheon then attended an auditorium program honoring Mothers Day and promoting the May Luncheon theme The Larger Motherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Federated Church
Council of Church Women
Harry Kleese
Ladies of the Federated Church
Birthday List Highlights Local Celebrants Today
Mrs Myrtle Poole Mrs Green Squire and Mrs Joe Maxwell are among the honorees for today. Mrs Roy Mallory of Chicago formerly lived in Washington also celebrates. Mary Jane Lemley Wellston Harold Messenger Jr and Griffith Humphreys Washington mark seven and seventy eight candles respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Poole
Green Squire
Joe Maxwell
Roy Mallory
Chicago
Washington
Mary Jane Lemley
Wellston
Harold Messenger, Jr
Griffith Humphreys
Three Quarter Century Club
Dinner at Country Club Planned by Summer Series
Mrs. M. J. Cruise chairs the second family dinner in the Summer Country Club series. The event is Thursday at 6 30 PM in the clubhouse with committee members including Mrs. J. O. Sexton and multiple couples from Cedar Falls and Brighton. Entertainment coordinators are Mrs. George C. Stewart and Mrs. Sexton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Cruise
J. O. Sexton
George C. Stewart
C. W. MelLaughlin
M. L. McCreedy
Brighton
George Morrison
T. W Harwood
Haney McGaffey Family Reunion Held At Ft Madison
The Haney and McGaffey families held their annual reunion at the McGaffey home on Mast Third Street with a noon cooperative dinner. Highlights included an accordion solo, tap dance, guitar performances, and an orchestra. Future reunion is planned for June in Ft Madison with many relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McGaffey
Dorothy
Gerald
John
Mast Third Street
Haney
Ft. Madison
Addie Mills
Mt Pleasant
Billy McGaffey
Willard McGaffey
George Haney
Eddie Gray
Donna Saunders
Dorothy MeGaffey
Frank Hudson
Gerald MeGaffey
Miss MeGaffey
Willard Me Diaffey
Gerald McGaffey
S. EB. Saunders
Donna
Francis Busard
Barbara
Rodney
Will Haney
Milton
Stanley McGaffey
Des Moines
C. O. Barnett
Newton
Walter Brown
Iowa City
John Claypool
Deloris
Darlene
Joyce Orman
Ottumwa
Earl Miles
West Burlington
Franktiles
Addie Miles
Mr Pleasant
Myrtle Bacon
Hopkinton
Roy Ramsey
Joe Williams
Lila Lee
Will Polling
Bud
Lai
Frankie
David Cook
Keosauqua
Florence Kimmel
Cantril
Frank Huden
Fairfield
Itoes Ramsey
Alberta Mc
Police Complain as Heater Left On
In Council Bluffs officers lament heat while on duty as they park in the shade and drive with windows open. A garageman checks the patrol car and notes the heater had been left on, worsening conditions for Sergeant L Watson and Patrolman B F Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
L. Watson
B. F. Montgomery
Watson
Montgomery
L. B. Ward Celebrates 80th Birthday With Family Reunion
The eightieth birthday of L. B. Ward was marked at his home with a family reunion. Family members from Wichita Kansas Duluth Minnesota Des Moines Washington Keota and Charlotte attended, sharing cake gifts and congratulations in a warm gathering led by Mr and Mrs Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Ward
Clarence McCluskey
Edward
Judy
Des Moines
Tom Downing
Washington
Dale Moody
Bob
Keota
Fred Downing
Martha
Ward
Fairview 4-H Club Plans Rally Day Activities
The Fairview Farmerette 4-H club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Joe Knotek's home. They planned Rally day, practiced songs, rehearsed a skit, and Ruth Foster judged members naming Darlene Sojka as best groomed and club secretary candidate. Refreshments were served. Visitors Mr and Mrs Dave Royer of Elkhart are visiting local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Farmerette 4-H Club
Joe Knotek
Ruth Foster
Darlene Sojka
Darlene
Plan Luncheon and Golf for Women at Country Club
The country club schedules a ladies day featuring a 9 am golf start, a 1 pm luncheon, and optional afternoon bridge or golf. Reservations go to Helen Thompson by Tuesday noon, tickets 35 cents. A Friday Iowa City visit requires Miss Thompson’s booking by Tuesday noon. A guest night potluck and golf event is set for June 11 with all women members urged to bring a guest and contributions for the potluck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Merry Makers Club
Mose Bontrager
Pilotbury Ladies Aid Society
Dow Bishop
Keith Herr
C.co
West Chester Methodist Church
Jame Griggs
I. KR Coffey
Methodist Church
Walter Jarrard
N M. Speider
Ecountry Club
Kor
Helen Thompson
Iowa City
Miss Thompson
Washington Country Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isabelle Combs
Northern Stars
Poppy Game Maids
Pantomine
Cradle Sollg
West Point Club
Conservation Pantomine Clover Leaf Club
Oshebogar Maplecrest
Fairview Farmerettes
Ames
Cara
Cara Nome
Ile Phone Pioneer
Vada Fetters
Ed Shalla
Priday Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society
FB. E. Stutsma
Rempe Hampsher
Kate Shalla Washington
Sigafoose
Rainbow
Chester
George
Cedar Falls
Americas
Tobaccoland
USA
Chesterfield
Geanertes
American Airlines
U.S.A
Licceri & Mjume Towacce Co
Fairview
Smatl Loan
Washinton County
State Banking Dept
Cag
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
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