Committees Named for Tomorrow Flower Show at Methodist Church
Garden department sponsors a flower show tomorrow at the Methodist church with multiple committees led by Miss Yard and Irene Yard. Key groups include staging chaired by Mrs. J Q Sex ton, judging led by Mrs. Harry Montgomery, registration by Mrs. C R McCutchen, publicity by Mrs. R M Anderson, and finance serving tea and cakes, plant sales, and magazine subscriptions. Other committees cover classification, juniors, artistic arrangements and table setups, hostess duties, and placing with numerous volunteers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Miss Yard
Irene Yard
W. F. Bickel
J. QO. Sexton
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Frances Minick
Harry Montgomery
W. L. Alcorn
C. R. McCutchen
R. M. Anderson
N. M. Speidel
Harry Shrader
Olive Campbell
B. H. van Meter
Earl Simpson
J. W. Bidwell
J. N. Irwin
Eva Smeltzer
Harry Turner
A. E. Baldrige
Ivan Rehmel
Fred Stewart
C. W. Davis
R. S. Wartel
Several Family Gatherings Held in Prairie Center Community
June 4 at Carl Koehler home a cooperative dinner drew nine children, twenty-nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren with relatives from Ames Kahoka Wayland Havre Emden Ill Washington and Keota. A Wylie home supper featured abundant ice cream with relatives from Cotter Annaworth Washington and Fairfield. Zieglowsky relatives hosted a Sunset Park picnic with attendees from Havre Emden Ill and Washington. The report notes weekend visits by Ames and Kahoka residents and a Fairfield area youth staying with grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wylie
Prairie Center
Carl Koehler
Henry Martin
Ames
John Martin
Kahoka
Walter Rademaker
Emden
Elmer Graber
Wayland
John
Clarence Work
Dorothy
Cotter
Mra
Will Richard
Annaworth
Charles Palmer
Wilma
Pauline Darbyshire
Washington
John Koehler
Robert Koehler
Robert Martin
Junior Howard
George Howard
Fairfield
Sam Warren
Zieglowsky
Sunset Park
Martin Westen
Everette
Wilma Richards
Albert Zieglowsky
Carl Zieglowsky
Walter Westen
Havre
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings And Visits
The week lists meetings for Rainbow Girls Pythian Sisters K of P and more with events at Masonic Temple and various halls. Notes include church group gatherings, social suppers, bridge, ice cream socials, and prayers plus multiple Sunday visits and family dinners across Ames and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Mast
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Garem Cecae M. FE
Pythian Sisters
Nnckeon K
Phall
Hattie Waggorer
South Second Avenue
Harry McCall
Wahneetah
Charles Zieglowsky
North Side Cafe
Country Club
West Chester
Ladies Aid Setiery
Ghuren
Harold Griggs
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
James Baird
Mike Lewis
KE. S
P. m
Temple
M. E
Mrs Walter Rauscher Hosts Bridge Evening in Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville notes report Mrs. Walter Rauscher hosted a three table bridge gathering with pink and white decorations. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Stites of Keota and Dorothy Luft of Davenport announced marriage to James Lar Mellee on May 27 1938 in Keokuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Walter Rauscher
S. J. Stites
Keota
Dorothy Luft
George A. Luft
Keokuk
Dorothy Virginia
James Lar Mellee
East Lith Street
Davenport
Luft
Carol Hanna
Ruth Webster
Alice Hagie
J. C. Mitchell
E. L. Clark
Washington
Riverside
Margaret Davidson
Mel Crandall
Dorothy Waters
Everett Davis
Anna Mae White
Bill Henas
Doreeen Lease
Doreen Lease
M. C. DeLong
Frank Macon
Virginia Moore Weds Charles Barclay in Methodist Church
Virginia Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Moore wed Charles Barclay son of Mr and Mrs G N Barclay. The single ring ceremony occurred Saturday at 8 pm in the parsonage with Robert Barclay and Virginia Breitenbach as attendants Beatrice Moore the only additional guest. The couple reside in Lemmon apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Moore
Sidney Moore
Charles Barclay
G. N. Barclay
Methodist Church
Arthur Atack
Robert Barclay
Virginia Breitenbach
Beatrice Moore
Miss Breitenbach
Mrs. Barclay
Lemmon Apartments
Connecticut Kept Dual Capitals New Haven and Hartford
State history notes Connecticut used two capitals, New Haven and Hartford, jointly serving as capitals from 1791 to 1874, reflecting a unique governance arrangement during that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
New Haven
Hartford
Connecticut
Local visitors and youth play at Zieglowsky home
Mr and Mrs Walter Rademaker and son of Emden Ill visited Monday afternoon at the Fred Zieglowsky home. Richard and Earl Zieglowsky played Wednesday afternoon with Harold Wylie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rademaker and Son
Emden, Ill
Fred Zieglowsky
Richard and
Earl Zieglowsky
Harold Wylie
Golden Wedding Dinner for Mr and Mrs F H Bradford
The Bradford golden wedding was celebrated yesterday at the Christian church with a basket dinner for about 135 relatives and friends. A program followed with poems, songs, and a rendition of God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Bradford
Christian Church
Bradford
Sade Benson
J. A. Nicholson
Tom Nicholson
Vinnus Bradford
Co. S. Lyons
Anna Morgan
Hattie Tucker
Charlea Stewart
Harry McCall
Wahneetah Ingalls
Margaret Pratt
Roger Jones
Vernon Carter
S. P. Telford
Ft. Madison
H. R. Neff
C. A. Ruebsain
Albert Askea
Lillie Nicholson
Albert Graber
Allen Bradford
Claude Rhodebeck
Bessie Tucker
Harry Watkins
Wilma Richards
Mary Nicholson
Glenn Pratt
Charley Palmer
Ralph Williams
Will Miller
Hattie Wagner
Opal Nicholson
Juanita Miller
Vern Bradford
Virnus Bradford
Reverend Carter
Bradfords
Leslie Dunlap
Claude Tucker
Jesse Moore
Eleanor Tucker
Mary Caldwell
Jimmy Bradford
Carter
C. A. Nicholson
Mable Wenger
White Way club meeting hosted by Mrs Stewart
Mrs Edgar Stewart hosted the White Way club at her home last Tuesday afternoon. Several guests attended including Mrs Roy Gardner Mrs Walter Bauer and Mrs Abbie Boyer Roll call opened with patriotic quotations. Bingo provided entertainment and the hostess along with Mrs H E Stewart and Mrs Walter Bauer assisted with serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Stewart
White Way Club
Roy Gardner
Walter Bauer
Abbie Boyer
H. E. Stewart
Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced
A cottage prayer meeting hosted by Anna Scott at 3808 East Second Street is scheduled for Wednesday morning at 9 30. The local Presbyterian group invites attendees to join in a morning of reflection and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
Anna Scott
East Second Street
Horses Originated in America
Horses originated in America yet every horse in this country is an import or the descendant of an import.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Habits of King Salmon Travel Up Yukon River Spawning
The king salmon in the Yukon River typically travels about 2,000 miles upstream to reach spawning grounds. This migration involves long journeys each year with significant endurance and returns to freshwater to reproduce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon River
Growing Old Together Poem by Dr. S. P. Telford
A poem reflects on a lifelong partnership aging together through years of love and shared experiences. It notes comfort and cheer in old age, with occasional trials like death’s summons but enduring devotion. The speaker commends enduring companionship in later life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. 8S. P. Telford
Party Honors Billy Wessler With Birthday for Fourteen Children
Fourteen children from Trinity Lutheran Church classes attended a party for Billy Wessler’s fifth birthday on Saturday from 2 to 6 pm. Adults aided by entertaining at Sunset Park and back home with refreshments. Two birthday cakes ice cream and orangeade were served and Billy received many gifts from fellow children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Billy Wessler
Billy
R. G. Wessler
Sunset Park
Wessler
Mrs. Wessler
Louie Jugenheimer
Charles Hazelett
Louie Schroeder
Walter Schroeder
Ruth Wessler
Bowesmont
N. D
Leo Pross
Maude Stuart
Joyce Stuart
Mt Pleasant
First Carpet Factory in America Opens in Philadelphia
The first carpet factory in America began operation in 1701 at Philadelphia where the city produces more carpets than any other in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Philadelphia
Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations Across Families
Mr and Mrs Joe Vodicka celebrate their wedding anniversary. Harry G Simpson has a birthday. Twin sisters Thora Reynolds and Nora Marsh celebrate birthdays. James Lyle Schulty, son of Lyle and family, is four. Clifford LeRoy Horak, son of Louis Horak, is five. Vivian Stover has a birthday. Wahneetah Goodwin was sixteen yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Vodicka
Thora Reynolds
Washington
Nora Marsh
Keokuk
James Lyle Schulty
Mrs. Lyle Schuilty
Keota
Clifford LeRoy Horak
Louis Horak
Senior Needle Club gathers at Wieland Home Riverside
Matil da Wieland hosted the Senior Needle Club in Riverside on Thursday afternoon. Five guests attended including Nettie C. Hahn Cedar Rapids and Mary Bauer. After social time and needlework, refreshments were served. Mrs. W C Leeney will host the next meeting in two weeks at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Matilda Wieland
Needle Club
Nettie C. Hahn
Cedar Rapids
Mary Bauer
Edward Bushek
Elmo Knittel
Vincent Clear
W. C. Leeney
Picnic at St James School Draws Mothers and Children
The St James school picnic at Sunset park brought many mothers and past and present summer school children together after rain delays. Mrs Hubert Walker and Mrs William Barth led the program with contests awarding prizes to boys James Walker John Whittaker Henry Bruty and girls Theresa Bruty Margareen Redlinger Patricia Swift Eleanor Swift Betty Barth Joan Trojovsky. Guests included Rev H J Corcoran and school nurse Eileen Jeffrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James School
Sunset Park
Hubert Walker
William Barth
James Walker
John Whittaker
Henry Bruty
Theresa Bruty
Margareen Redlinger
Francis Snyder
Raymond Wheelan
Robbie Redlinger
Patricia Swift
Mary Catherine Redlinger
Eleanor Swift
Betty Barth
Joan Trojovsky
Donation Voted at Regular Meeting of Relief Corps
The Women’s Relief corps met in the G A R hall with Mrs. Florence Hout presiding. They planned a $5 donation to the playground fund, bought a new courthouse flag, and discussed patrols for birthday greetings to Civil War veterans turning 100 in June. They also noted the upcoming Grand Army encampment in Sioux City and the June 16 social at 2:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Florence Hout
Relief the Corps
Child Welfare Division
Oleeta Stewart
Julia Cavender
Daddy Vacation Bible Schools
Nuptials Announced for Evelyn Norton to Richard M Busenbark
Rev and Mrs Joseph Yates announce the marriage of Evelyn Norton to Richard M Busenbark on Friday May 27 1938 in Lime Springs Iowa. The couple will reside at Mount Vernon after June 15. Richard is a Mount Vernon native and a Washington High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Yates
Lisbon
Evelyn Norton
Richard M. Busenbark
Lime Springs
Iowa
Mount Vernon
Ralph M. Busenbark
Washington
Richard
Washington High School
Angel
Joe Wehr
Harold M. Putnam
Ed Muck
Victor Westphal
Hilma Dodds
Nora Glotfelty
Tairfield
Alice Shelang
Married Sunday Morning In Double Ring Ceremony
Martha Shelangoski and Richard Johnston wed yesterday at 11 in St James rectory with Rev H J Corcoran officiating. Attendants were Bertha Shelangoski and Bruce Johnston. They will reside at 604 North B Fairfield after June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Martha Shelangoski
Kate Shelangoski
Frank Shelangoski
Richard Johnston
Fairfield
Grant H. Johnston
Birmingham
H. J. Corcoran
Bertha Shelangoski
Bruce Johnston
Rally Day for 4-H Girls at Washington High School
Fourteen county 4-H clubs join Friday June 16 at Washington High School for Rally Day with 8 to 10 am registration. Isabelle Coma leads. county committee includes Maxwell Eckels Cherry Johnson Roudabush. Activities include a morning music festival, class judging, project play Beans and Bottles, folk games, readings, and prize awards for participation and music ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Isabelle Coma
County 4-H
Delbert Maxwell
Wellman
Merle Eckels
West Chester
John Cherry
Washington
Dean Johnson
Brighton
W. J. Roudabush
Woussicket
Cedar Township
Walter Kyle
Arthur Wiley
North Brighton
Leota Ramsey
Ruth Stewart
Maurine Walker
Happy Hustlers
Frances Meacham
Maz Waterhouse
Lloyd Augustines Host Hearthside Club Meeting
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Augustine hosted the Hearthside club last Friday evening at their home. Weather kept many away but twenty seven attended. Pinochle was played at three tables and a poke lunch closed the evening. Next meeting set for June 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs Eli Jackson with assistants Mrs Axel Anderson and Mrs Clark Hopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Augustine
Eli Jackson
Axel Anderson
Clark Hopping
St Paul’s Church Ice Cream Social This Thursday
St Pauls Evangelical church invites the public to a social Thursday evening June 9 featuring home made ice cream cake and fresh strawberries. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Center Homes
Priday Presbyterian Ladies Bible Class
Amos Norton
Home Dept
Julia Mae Koehler
Robert
Henry Zierlowsky
Rob Warren
Muscatine
Henry Zieglowsky
Ellis Swisher
Granger
Rex Smith
Von
Donald Smith
F. M. Smith
Don Wyllie
S. P. Wylie
A. Collins
Burdette
Ruth Wagenknecht
Don Cline
Malcolm Montgomery
George Zeck
Annabelle
C. H. Wolfe
Francis Heidy
Baltimore
Ind
Roy Foss
Orville Foss
Mr. Pleasant
J. L. Bettendorff
K. Foss
Martin Telford
Ruth
Jimmy
Ainsworth
John Simmering
Charlie Zieglowsky
George Koehler
Albert Reiner
Emma
Fred Schrader
Rauscher
William Hasgie
George Lee
Winfield
Donald Lee
T Vinke
Tech
Fairview Community Club
Silas Finke
Eva Blankenhorn
Nina Lowe
Lucile Evans
Lloyd Prior
Calvin Baker
Lisle Maxwell Home
Barclay
Washington Junior College
Iowa State College
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Beta Theta Pi
Washington State Bank
Fran
John Taylor
Orpha Graber
Alvin Holt
Esther
Earl Lyons
Mount Pleasant
Allen, Clyde
Lavelle
Des Moines
Charles Stewart
Marie Rogers
Floyd Hunt
JoAnne
Bernice
Lyons
Gladys
Telford
MR. and
Mrs
Stewart
Harry G. Simpson
Vivian Stover
Wahneetah Goodwin
Wieland
Relief Corps
R. Busenbark
Leo Shelangosh
Maplecrest 4-Helub
Fay Rowe
Delbert Maywell
Country Lassies
Leona Keesler
Mary Hotka
Northern Stars
Jackson Township
Lloyd Foster
Ruth Foster
C's
Noble Community Delight Rinner
Good Luck Club
A. L. Stacey
G. C. Pickens
Max Waterhouse
Dutch Creekers
Bertha Thompson
Golia Miller
Jacksonites
Jackson
I. D. Quinn
Fairview Farmerettes
North
Joe Knotek
Glendale Gleaners
Oregon
Lloyd Hopping
Nattie Miller
Jolly Jokers
Franklin
Rosalie Combs
Bernadine Long
Lloyd Augustines
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