Local notes of visits and gatherings in Keota and vicinity
Mina Jean Shaw completes a year at the University of Iowa and visits relatives in Keota. Fred and Grace Shaw and E A Hulse of Los Angeles call on friends, Hulse a former Methodist choir director. A pear tree at 526 South Marion bears fruit and blossoms. Judy Warren visits grandparents in Brighton while Rev and Mrs Hehner attend Iowa Wesleyan commencement. Various families host and visit in Keota and Ottumwa. A Washington High School class picnic and reunion are planned for June 16 at Lake McBride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Jean Shaw
Floyd Shaw
Peccahontas
U.I
Jas Brooks
Alvin Shaw
Fred and
Grace Shaw
E. A. Hulse
Los Angeles
Calif
Keota
Judy Warren
Brighton
FE. S. Hehner
Mr. Hehner
Iowa Wesleyan
Washington High School
Lake McBride
The
Glass
Hospital Docket: Dismissals and Admissions
At THE HOSPITAL Wilma Keever of Winfield and Mrs Florence Littrell of Crawfordville were dismissed yesterday. Mrs Dan Roth Wayland admitted for a major operation this morning. Martha Sidles Washington underwent a tonsillectomy today. Mrs Charles Ballard Wayland admitted last night for treatment. Mr and Mrs Enos Enfield Wellman are parents of a daughter born at 4 50 this morning. Anna Mae Drish Brighton underwent an appendectomy that evening. Berlen Houseal Keota underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs Harry Donaldson and baby son John were dismissed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Roth
Wayland
Martha
Iowa graduates boast degrees and honors at state schools
Mrs J M Cadwallader and Mrs Mary Scranton attended the University of Iowa commencement in Iowa City where Wendell Taylor received his MD and will begin an internship in Portland Oregon. Wilma Stephens earned cum laude honors at Iowa Wesleyan College and Rachel Johnston Johnston’s daughter Mrs Rachel Johnston of Washington welcomed a son born at 5 am in Chicago. Don Radda played with the Fairfield regimental band in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cadwallader
Sheffield
Mary Scranton
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Cadwallader
Wendell Taylor
Ireton
Wilma Stephens
Ainsworth
Iowa Wesleyan
Pleasant
J. Ralph Magee
Des Moines
The
Methodist Church
L. MeGarry
Chicago
Don Radda
Fairfield Regimental
Waterloo
Baseball Scores and Standings in the American League
The American League standings show Cleveland, New York, Chicago, Washington, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Detroit, and Boston with recent results including Chicago beating Boston 7 to 4 and New York defeating St. Louis 7 to 1. Upcoming games list Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Boston, Cleveland at Washington, and Detroit at Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. LL
Cleveland
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia i
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Pat Cincinnati
St. Oaene
Brooklyn
St. l Louis
Wee Pittshureh
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Eight Have Charge of Vacation Bible School at Chester
West Chester reports the Methodist church daily vacation union Bible school with over 50 children. Rev. George Pennington teaches the seventh and eighth grades while Donald Griffith handles the fifth and sixth. Betty Leet and Dorothy Ferguson lead younger grades. Supt. J. L. Calkins directs music. assistants include Ferne Care Roberta Luers and Appy Mae Rigelhagen. The program closes Friday evening with student articles exhibit and a children's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Ferguson
West Chester
Union Bible School
The
Methodist Church
George Pennington
Donald Griffith
Betty Leet
Dorothy Ferguson
J. L. Calkins
Ferne Care
Roberta Luers
Appy Mae Rigelhagen
Eden Hails Epic Rescue At Mrs Abbie Boyer Farm
Mrs Abbie Boyer Farm scene recounts an ascent of peril after Jean Ann Cherry fell from a roll er skater injuring her arm yet escaping with no broken bones. Visitors from Oregon include Mrs Gerald Taylor and Karen Judith visiting the Lindenmeyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Boyer
Jean Ann
Jack Cherry
Oregon
Gerald Taylor
Karen Judith
Ocean Lake
Marjorie Lynn Shower Honoree
Marjorie Lynn was the honoree at a pre nuptial shower hosted by the Enterprise School Ladies at Mrs. W. C. Ralston’s home last Wednesday afternoon. Guests enjoyed quiz contests and personal advice for the bride elect as a large table of gifts was opened. Refreshments in rose and white, the chosen colors, were served among spring flower decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Lynn
Enterprise School
W. C. Ralston
Miss Lynn
Ralston
West Dill Nuptials Set For June First in Kahoka
Mr and Mrs Nan Dill announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret Lucille to Wilbur W West son of Mr and Mrs T A West of West Chester on Saturday June 1 1940 at 2 30 pm in Kahoka Missouri The single ring ceremony had Leila Miller and Keith White as attendants The couple left for a short wedding trip The bride and groom are West Chester high school graduates The groom has since been farming Read the Want ads
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Dill
Margaret Lucille
Wilbur W. West
T. A. West
West Chester
Kahoka
Leila Miller
Keith White
Washington
West Chester High School
Enrollment Boom Marks Vacation Bible School in Wayland
The Sug ar Creek Daily reports Vacation Bible School enrollment at 182 as of June 8. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Marry Kauffman of Urbana Illinois visiting Harry’s parents. Eastern Star mid year meeting attended by Mesdames Magdefrau Wenger Zehr and Ellis in Cedar Rapids. Social Hour Club hosted by Mrs Joe Witting with three guests. Emery Ekigsti and children visited Bloomington Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Sugar Creek
Marry Kauffman
Urbana
Iil
Harry
J A. Kauffman
A. B. Magdefrau
Clara Wenger
Lyle Zehr
J. C. Ellis
Cedar Rapids
Eastern Star
Joe Witting
Everett Monson
Sadie Henss
Frances Duenbostle
Emery Ekigsti
Doris
Mervin
Bloomington
Memorial Days Visit Mixed With Illness At Figsti Reunion
During the Figsti reunion Mrs. Ed Wolfe fell ill on Tuesday with gall stones. L K Neff and Dennis Messenger have been ill and under doctor care in recent days. Mrs. Will Severt, Mrs. Clara Wenger, Mrs. O P Boshart and Mrs. O C Boshart traveled to Cotter Friday to aid Mrs. W E Jones with quilting. Alois J Musil Al Joe and Louise Koenigsmark of Chicago returned home after Memorial Day weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Wolfe
L. Kk. Neff
Dennis Messenger
Will Severt
Clara Wenger
O. P. Boshart
O. C. Boshart
Cotter
W. Be, Jones
Alois J. Musil
al, Joe and
Louise Koenigsmark
Scago
Mucil Hone
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Kansas City
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Fred L. Moore
Ted
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Randall Nell
W. F. Messer
Pam
Lawrence Ryan
Ottumwa
Verne Anderson
Mr Anderson
Minnesota
Mable Quail
Aon
Billy
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Muskegon
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Wilma Keever
Winfield
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Crawfordaville
Green Colonial
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Communist Party
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Alabama
Frey Anderson
Margaret
Linccoln
Nebr
James K. Zeck
Anderson
Fairfield
Chester
Agnes Ross
Mamie Madill
Gilman
EF. C. Smith
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Homer Porter
Clifford Porter
Reval Robertson Home
Priscilla
Janet
David Bauer
Eden
Port
Frederic
Ruth
Daughter
Davenport
Burre
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George Lutz
Wellman
Homer Hotle
Bernard Redlinger
Stanley Smith
the Woods
Sir John Dill
Anthony Eden
Anthony Dal
John Dill
Tert
Imperial General Staff
Flanders
U. S
Washington County
E.L. Stewart
King
I. S. N. Cablephoto
King George
Great Britain
Crystal
Tor
Farmers’ Co-operative Store
Iowa Avenue
Ezra Wittmer
Paul R. Horak
West Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Telephone
M.D. Cooperative Service Co
A. Keith Droz
M.D
Eclipse Lumber Company
Lowa Southern Utilities
Richard A. Johnson Grocery
C. Ss. Lemmon Jeweler
Martin Modern Cleaners
T. M. Mast
Mod
Montgomery Ward & Co
G. E. Montgomery, Keota, Iowna
Keister Brothers Produce
I. L. Toss Motor Service
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KOR
Shaffer Hardware
Rawfordsyvile
Pider
Shannon & Co
Leod
Sueppel
Teets Brothers Garage
Katona
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Tucker Chevrolet Willits Motor Co
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