Caldwell Reunion Attended by 97 at Sunset Park
Ninety seven relatives gathered Sunday at Sunset Park to honor Mrs. Eva Steen of Everett Washington. A picnic lunch followed by photo sessions and visiting featured many Caldwell family members from Fairfield Rock Island Gladwin West Chester Russell Everett and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Caldwell
Eva Steen
Everett, Wash
Vincent Beliel
Jobin Caldwell
Wilma Dillon
Jackie
Glenn Koupp
Silas Caldwell
Howard Caldwell
Betty
Dale David
Carla
Tommy
Fd Chalupa
Evelyn
Rosalyn
Howard Benn
Norman
Roy Kephart
Pleasant Hillbillies 4-H Club Meeting Notes
Pleasant Hillbillies 4 H club met at hostess Ethel Bruegge’s home Friday afternoon with eleven members and three guests Helen Erlenbush Mary Erlenbush and Mary Swift. They learned songs and reviewed rally day records. Refreshments were served by Mrs Bruegge and Helen Erlenbush. Next meeting with Ruth Erienbush date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Bruegge
Pleasant Hillbillies
Helen
Mary Erlenbush
Mary Swift
Dinner Given for Roger Hazen on His 2nd Birthday
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Hazen to celebrate Roger Dennis Hazen’s second birthday with a basket dinner and a birthday cake. Guests included grandparents Walter Pitchner and M Hazen, Ira Sanders and family, and numerous other relatives from Brighton Washington Muscatine Fairfield Richland and Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Dennis Hazen
Howard Hazen
Roger
Walter Pitchner
Brighton
M. Hazen
Washington
Ira Sanders
Dora Sanders
Albert Sanders
Edgar Wyse
Kermit Oswalt
Richland
Fred Sanders
Nora Thomas
Paul
Muscatine
Marl Crossett
Don
Rex Hazen
Robert H Edwards
Fairfield
Salem reunion and prayer meeting announced
Former Salem teachers and pupils with families plan a reunion at the Salem school on Sunday June 1 with a basket dinner and program. A Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting is set for Wednesday morning at 9 30 at the home of Mrs B H Van Meter 1105 North Iowa Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Presbyterian Cottage
B. H van Meter
Iawa Avenue
Social Calendar Shows Week of Local Club Meetings
A dense list of community gatherings runs Monday through Wednesday including invitations to Williamsburg, various lodge and club meetings at G A R hall and Masonic Temple, potlucks, crafts sessions, a nurse society event, and multiple circle and unit outings with timing, locations, and attendee notes.
Frank Priebe Weekly Letter on Poultry Raisers
The Frank Priebe weekly letter notes farmers and poultry raisers who stuck with buggies after horseless carriages faced losses. It argues that any businessman including farmers must adapt to changing times to avoid unprofitable enterprises. The Hampshire Swine Record Association secretary is cited as making a related point.
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Dem
Mary Nickerson Weds Wilbur Marshall in Church Ceremony
Mary Nickerson, sister of Mrs. William Putman, married Wilbur Marshall at a double ring ceremony in a Christian church. The event included organ prelude, solo by Mrs. Leo Hart, and a wedding party of about sixty guests. Bride’s gown was white silk organdy with pink rosebud headpiece. They plan a weeklong wedding trip and will reside at 106 West Jefferson streets after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Nickerson
William Putsuan
Wilbur Marshall
Henry Marshall
Vernon H. Carter
P. G. Ahrens
West
Jefferson Street
Curtis Kyle
Johnnie
Gene
Robert Nickerson
Bobbie
Sherry
Fairfield
Charles Nickerson
Ottumwa
Villa
Iash
Delores
Dickie
Charlotte
Moline
Martha Strain
Will Goetz
Davenport
C. W. Nickerson
Arthur Nickerson
Jackie
Arlene
Leo Hart
Muscatine
Mary Connolly
Raymondville
Birth Day Honorees and Local Notes Across Town
Early June birthday acknowledgments feature Dorothy Ruth Waters and several others from Crawfordville Ainsworth and Noble, alongside Mary Louise Redlinger and Mary Mae Turner. The column also discusses hog industry shifts toward lean meat and a Beltsville turkey breeding effort geared to smaller, flavorful birds.
Harriett Warnock and Floyd Kistler Wed in Davenport
Harriett Warnock and Floyd Kistler wed at St John’s Methodist parsonage in Davenport. The couple, with attendants Pearl DeWitt and Francis Albright, plan home at 918 Second Ave Avalon Rock Island. Both attended local schools and Kistler worked for J I Case Manufacturing in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Warnock
Mary Warnock
South Second Avenue
Floyd Kistler
Arthur Kistler
Columbus Junction
St. John’s Methodist Parsonage
Davenport
Pearl DeWitt
Washington
Francis Albright
Rock Island
Meath Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Emry in Brighton
Mr and Mrs Emry were honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Tony Meuth in Brighton. Wayne Emry provided piano music and guests enjoyed pink and white refreshments as gifts were identified and admired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emry
Meath
Lee Emry
Tony Meuth
Wayne E Emry
Ralph Romine
Keota
William Salterburg
W. F. Salterburg
Irene
Washington
Karl Salterburg
Fomily
Fairfield
Ernie Herr
Richland
J. A. Ramge
Ida Grove
L. V. Emry
Eloise
Wayne Emry
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Anderson on Seventieth
Mrs W H Anderson was surprised by her family on her seventieth birthday with a potluck dinner. Families from Muscatine Columbus Junction West Chester Washington and surrounding areas attended and presented her with porch chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Anderson
R. D. Anderson
Betty
Harold Houseal
Daryl
Muscatine
D. Woodruft
Evelyn
Katherine
Junior
Columbus Junction
Ted Anderson
Jeri Lee
Judy K
Ed Testroet
Wayne
West Chester
Guy Hoyle
Jean
Washington
Grace Boshart
Jeanette
Raymond
Robert Shaffer
Annderson
Lucille Knox Recital Scheduled at First Presbyterian
Lucille Knox, lyric soprano, will be presented in a recital Thursday at 8 p.m. in the First Presbyterian church. Assisting will be euphonium soloist Daryl Fetters and pianist John Yousling, with Knox noted for performances in Washington and Oakland roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Knox
Milo T. Sorden
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Knox
Sherm Knox
Oakland
Calif
Washington
Daryl Fetters
John Yousling
Missionary Group Conducts Meeting at Presbyterian Home
Thirteen Ruth Nichol Missionary Society members met at Mrs. William M Ni chol's home with two guests Mrs. W M Pollok and Mrs Don Wiley. Mrs Oscar Lane led the program and devotions, reviews covered Moving Millions and poems were read including On His Blindness and Trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nichol
Sam Erwin
Mary Chapman
Floyd Hamil
Milton
Joyce Kilmer
Oscar Lane
Stanwood
Prairie Flower Mission to Meet This Thursday
The Prairie Flower Missionary society will hold a Thursday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs. J. F. Rittenhouse. Assistant hostess will be Mrs. H. J. Myers with Mrs. Rittenhouse. Program leaders are Mrs. W. Db. Booth and Mrs. William Gamon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
J. ¥ F Hillenhouse
CBS
Masonic Temple Rebekah Club
Lloyd Easter
J. F. Rittenhouse
H. J. Myers
Rittenhouse
W. Db. Booth
William Gamon
Memorial day visits and local greetings noted
Mrs. Bessie Votruba and son Matthew of Des Moines called at Clarence Johnson's home Tuesday. J A Huber and Keith took Mrs. Ted Gorman to Moberly Missouri and toured sites. Nora Ebner Reed Moore and sons with Will Bhalla and daughter enjoyed a pot luck dinner at Howard McCall's. Glen Coakley Joyce Morning Sun and Bryan Coakley Patty Washington called on Fred Coakley. Bruce Stewart plows corn for Howard McCall this week as Rodney Mayhew is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Votruba
Matthew
Des Moines
Clarence Johnson
J. A. Huber
Keith
Ted Gorham
Moberly
Miss
Missouri
Nora Ebner
Reed Moore
Will Bhalla
Howard McCall
Glen Coakley
Joyce
Morning Sun
Bryan Coakley
Patty
Washington
Fred Coakley
Bruce Stewart
Rodney Mayhew
Social visits fill weekends across several households
Charles of Lancaster Pennsylvania visited the Harlan O Laughlin home. Roy Brewer and family from Washington plus Mrs Daniels joined Shirley’s celebration. Several guests dropped by the O Laughlin residence for dinners and Sunday activities including the Dodder, Bauer, Moss, Hartzell, McCall, May Jay, Kunik, Rich, Braverman, Bryd, Bergh, Evelyn, Campbell, Thrapp, Phillips and Johnson households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Harlan O'Laughlin
Roy Brewer
Washington
Daniels
Sam Bowser
Shirley
Harrison Dodder
Faye Turnipseed
Clark Bauer
John Moss
Riverside
Worth Hartzell
Crawford
Warren Bergh
Evelyn
Harry Campbell
O'Laughlin
Charles Thrapp
Cloyd Phillipps
Donald
Clarence Johnson
Death of Mrs J M Stewart Remains in Am boy
Community mourns the passing of Mrs J M Stewart on Monday. A large group traveled from Cedar Rapids Omaha Madrid and Burlington to attend the funeral and paid respects at the Dan Griffiths home during Memorial Day weekend. Several relatives and friends were listed as attendees or visitors in the surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley Coon
Cedar Rapids
Harold Timmins
West Chester
Dell Miller
Washington
Charles Lowe Winfield
Sam Stites
Carl and Catherine
Keota
Local Social Notes From Washington and Surrounding Areas
Tuesday morning in Washington Mrs John Adams attended a Royal Neighbors meeting at Mrs Frank Woods Thursday afternoon Mrs Louis Ebner and Elizabeth Dea joined a Ladies aid meeting with Mrs Coleman of Wayland Elizabeth Dea spent Sunday in Washington with Doris Vaughn Leffler Callers Sunday at the Will Dea home included Mr and Mrs Milford Albright of Iowa City and Walter Nichola of Riverside Mrs Brock of Washington spent last week at the Will Dea Home Shirley Dowell of Washington visited last week with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Roy Whiteman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Adams
Royal Neighbors
Frank Woods
Louis Ebner
Elizabeth Dea
Ladies Aid
Coleman
Wayland
Doris
la. Vaughn Leffler
Will Dea
Milford Albright
Iowa City
Walter Nichola
Riverside
Brock
Shirley Dowell
Roy Whiteman
Margaret Hanft to Teach English in Kalona School
Margaret Hanft, who will graduate Monday from Iowa Wesleyan College, will teach English in Kalona School. The report from Columbus Junction notes she is04 noted by Martha Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hanft
Kalona
Columbus Junction
Iowa Wesleyan College
Ms. Pleasant
Local Notes on Teaching, Births and Deaths
Kalona high school hires English teacher. Hilda Marsden, now back from Belle Plaine, is re elected. Rev M A Robeson Cotter officiated at a funeral in Arlington Illinois. Mrs J H Rodruck returned from Waverly with granddaughter Kathryn Rodruck graduate. Robert F Reaney to receive BA Blair Duncan Cotter to receive BS from University of Iowa. Wanda Marshall to finish nurses course. Ellen Cleaves 94 of Davenport died Tuesday. funeral Wednesday and cremation at Davenport crematorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Hilda Marsden
Belle Plaine
M. A. Robeson
Cotter
Arlington, Ill
J. H. Rodruck
Waverly
Kathryn Rodruck
Robert F. Reaney
Blair Duncan
University of Iowa
Wanda Marshall
Ellen Cleaves
Davenport
Columbus City
Sunnyside
Davenport Crematorium
No Mahogany Forests Spotted in Jungle Clearing
A report notes no mahogany forests in the area as mahogany trees are sparse in virgin jungle, with an average of one or two trees per acre. The statement highlights the fragmented distribution of mahogany across the forest.
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Roger Hazen
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
O.K
Williamsburg
Pam
Presbyterian
Fred Longer
Daughters of Union Veterans
G.A.R. Hall
Rainbow Girls
City Hall
Masesie Temple
M.E. Church
Bostwick
Krause
Lene Yard
Washington County Society of Registered Nurses
Dar
Lloyd Lytle
East Main Street
Pythian Sisters
Lexingian Circle
Charles Stewart
T.T.T
Nenaces
M. J. Cruise
Minnie Bradford
Harmony Club
J L. McMoraw
Sunshine Community Club
Carl Lehnearder
Vieansant Hill Ladies Aid
Sus
Heo
Kari Libe
Merry Makers Club
Adolph Larson
Harvey Warcenter
Joe Manwell
Rebekah
Beanie
Pleur-de-lis
George Poste
al Crotle
Priday
Wek
Hastian Dei Hartog
Washington St
Amos Weaver
Main St
J. L. McCraw
Kensington
Arthur Rathmel
Tihbes
John Rittenhouse
Susset Park
Bk. EB. Stussman
W. Main St
George Foster
Bherm Crone
Wardrobe Cleaners
Unit No
Frank Priebes
Hampshire Swine Record Association
William Putman
Marshall
Washington High School
American Pearl Button Company
Winfield High School
Washington Junior College
Candy Kitchen
Dorothy Ruth Waters
Crawfordville
June Davis
Ainsworth
William Wall
Virginia Shannon
Donald Graber
Noble
John Flatline
Lexington
Hichard Durian
Lovie Kaufman
Mary Louise Kredlineer
Raymond Redlinger
Mary Louise
Karl Redlinger
Mary Mae Turner
Charles Turner
Washneetah Goodwin
Hampshire
National Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville
Maryland
Frank Priebe
North Franklin
Chicago
Mrs. Anderson
Prairie Flower Mission
Mrs. Clark Bauer
Amboy
Edwin Griffiths
Griffiths
Burlington
Dan Griffiths
Connie White
Vancouver
Pacific
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Canada
Hyde Park
N. C
B. C
Martha Butler
Cambridge Glass
Tabor
Rosepoint
Forest Green Also
Heisey Glass
Godey & Pioneer
AL Cineludine Lenox
Mayland
Japan
Lu Ray Franciscan
Coors
Hall
Kerr
S&s ‘Lee
Don Benblossom
Nicola
Harmon
Bride
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