Local and visiting guests fill Grinnell area events
A steady stream of visitors arrives or journeys through Grinnell. Pittsburgh couple the Ashmores with children Terry and Sally visit relatives. Dr. Robert Stutsman from Cincinnati attends Vera Stutsman’s wedding. Others travel from Monticello, Princeton, Chicago, Long Island, and New York. Summer school and graduation news from Iowa State Teachers College and the University of Ohio are noted along with a birthday address for Sam McCleery and a guest list for a Kannon visit.
Golfers from Wellman Travel to Washington for Match
Wellman golfers led by Glenn Smith visit the Washington county club course for Sunday inter city play against a Washington team. A 7:30 breakfast at North Side cafe precedes matches starting around nine. About 15 players per side expected with return visits planned, and the county tournament on June 29 includes Kalona Wellman and Washington. Players are advised to bring a dollar for entry fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Club
Washington
Wellman
Kalona
Fairfield
First Nickels Coined in 1866
The first nickels were minted in 1866 marking a key change in U S coinage. The new five cent piece established a lasting standard in American currency.
Dinner Honors Bridal Party At Stutsman Home
Dr and Mrs H E Stutsman hosted a dinner for the bridal party last evening at their home for Vera Stutsman. Mis Stutsman will repeat vows with Courtney Paige Kline in Waterloo at five thirty this evening. Twenty five guests included the couple and the bridegroom’s mother from La Porte City, bridesmaids, soloists, ushers, a flower girl and ring bearer from out of town. The two course dinner was served at seven with a floral centerpiece and roses on four tables. After dinner guests viewed gifts and enjoyed music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhll E. Stutsman
Vera
Mis. Stutsman
Courtney Paige Kline
Waterloo
la Porte City
Dorothy McGaffey Guest of Honor at Kitchen Shower
Dorothy McGaffey who will wed Frank Hudson of Fairfield on June 12 was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Carl Mundt and Mrs. Dave McGaffey in Dave McGaffey's home. Twenty neighbors and friends attended and music was provided by Dorothy, Gerald and John McGaffey. The honorees received many gifts for their kitchen as refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy McGaffey
Frank Hudson
Fairfield
Carl Mundt
Dave McGaffey
Dorothy
Gerald
John McGaffey
Weekend visits and a hospital update in Clinton Iowa
Mr and Mrs Roy Means visited Clinton to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lou Finnerup. Roy Fetters is hospitalized in University Hospital Iowa City after a major operation Wednesday morning and is recovering well. Charles Grayson of Davenport and wife have a son John Charles born at St Luke's Hospital. Edward Davis Grayson, 3, is staying with his grandmother Mrs C G Davis while Mrs Grayson, formerly Isabelle Davis, visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shields
Chicago
Bill Shields
Michigan
Edith
Letitia Shields
Roy Means
Clinton
Lou Finnerup
Roy Fetters
Daryl Petters
Edna Caldwell
Harold Beenblossom
Dave Boyer
Dean Crawford
Iowa City
University Hospital
Fetters
Charles Grayson
Davenport
John Charles
Jane
St. Luke's Hospital
Edward Davis Grayson
C. G. Davis
Grayson
Isabelle Davis
Hospital Admits and Operates on Local Residents
Acute appendicitis required an operation yesterday for Keota resident Norbert Becker. Juanita Weidner, 807 South Second, admitted as a surgical patient. Thelma Flynn of Washington route 2 and Mrs Mabel Swartz Endruber of Kalona underwent appendectomies this morning. Orrie Kephart and spouse of Washington route 3 welcomed a son born at 2 30 A M. William Henkle of Washington route 2 admitted for treatment of bruises and lacerations after a horse team accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norbert Becker
Keota
Juanita Weidner
South Second
Thelma Flynn
Washington
Mabel Swartzendruber
Kalona
Orrie Kephart
William Henkle
Standings and results from major league baseball today's games
National League standings show St Louis at top with a .702 pace and Cincinnati and Chicago trailing. Friday results include St Louis edging Boston 3 1 and Pittsburgh beating New York twice, plus Cincinnati routing Philadelphia 7 0. Upcoming games feature Nahem at Melton and Derringer or Walters for Cincinnati against Brooklyn.
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National League
POG Broekivea
St. Vous
Otenews
Meer Soe - Easkes
Cncinnati
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Nahem
Melton
Derringer
Walters
Casey
Scores and matchups for major league games scheduled
Cleveland beat Philadelphia 2 0. Detroit topped Washington 11 to 0. Boston defeated Chicago 6 to 3. New York Gomez 4 3 faces St Louis Muncries 28 1. Boston Wilson 1 2 at Chicago Smith 56 3. Washington Sandra 5 3 at Detroit Gorsica 4 2. Philadelphia Hedley 3 2 at Cleveland Bugby 38 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Boston
Chicago
New York
Gomez
St. Louis
Muncries
Wilson
Smith
Sandra
Gorsica
Hedley
Bugby
W. L. Pet
Chicago Matinee
Gracehill property sold to Charley Strohm
News Notes report Charley Strohm bought the Gracehill property long owned by Mrs Grace Engel. Other items include a Bidwell church service, Captain O J Brown and family stationed at Camp Bowie Texas, Mrs Harvey Young visiting from Panora Iowa, and a large funeral for Arthur Minick in Peoria. A guest day luncheon at the country club is announced and marriage license issued to Dale Bower and Mary Misel of Washington. Families from Chicago Des Moines and Kingman share Memorial Day reunion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Strohm
Gracehill
Grace Engel
O. J. Brown
Camp Bowie
Texas
Capt. Brown
Charles Miller
Stella Bartle
Effie Nichols
Ferne Meeker
Martha Mae
Chicago
Mr. Miller
Wilbur Miller
Martha Reeves
Bess Reeves Shaver
Helen Reeves Kingman
John
Des Moines
Cleaning Shades Thoroughly With Soap and Rinsing
Take down shades at least once a year. Dust them well and rub a wet cloth lightly with white soap. Clean portions of the shade one by one, rinse with a cloth of clear water, then dry thoroughly.
Braden Club Meets With Mrs E Jones
The Braden club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Ernest Jones. Ten members and four guests attended the social. Plans were made for the next meeting at John Martin home for an ice cream social on July 2. Refreshments were served for Flag day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden Club
Ernest Jones
Richard Pratt
Sam Witting
Washington
John Jones
Ruth Martin
John Martin
Pratt
Mrs. Jones
Glad Mast
Missionary Society Meets with Mrs J Matthews
The afternoon division of the Women's Missionary Society met Friday at 9:30 with Mrs J O Matthews. Eleven members and one visitor present. Devotions centered on Come over into Macedonia for help. Acts 16 9. Prayer followed for church needs. Mrs C W McLaughlin led the program tracing the society's origin and growth to 1940 memberships: women 849, young women 613, juniors 478. Reports highlighted Egypt and Sudan missions with native workers and schools. A note on Dr Paul Smith and the Zam Zam sinking was included before closing with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
J. O. Matthews
Macedonia
Matthews
N. E. Lease
Estella Donaldson
C. W. McLaughlin
United Presbyterian Women
Women's Missionary Society
D. H. McLaughlin
Egypt
Miss Tate
Sudan
Paul Smith
C. E. Strong
Rosemary Club Meeting Announced for Wednesday
The Rosemary club will meet with Mrs. Charles Casper on Wednesday at two o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Club
Charles Casper
Rebekah Lodge District Convention Held at Hall
The Zimri lodge of Washington hosted the district convention of Rebekah lodges No. 92 at the Qold Fellow hall with 65 delegates attending the afternoon program and about 150 in the evening. Nelle Crawford of Cedar Falls, president of the Iowa Rebekah Assembly, spoke and reports from Kalona Wellman and Washington lodges were presented. The day included musical numbers, readings, and ritualistic work, with officers nominated and elected for the next term and plans announced for a July picnic and memorial service practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimri
Washington
Rebekah
Qold
Nelle Crawford
Cedar Falls
Rebekah Assembly of
Shirley Peterson
Vlasta Musil
Wellman
Kalona
Weillman
Morrison Sisters
Audrey Hotle
Cecil Replogle
Lois Humble
Marjorie Faulkner
Robert Masson
Frances Hays
Leona Kos
Noble Grand
Rebekan Lodge
State Assembly
Dubuque
Sigourney
Fairfield
Ilona City
Sigourney Lodge
Edna Wagenknecht
Dorothy Marston
Goldie Mayo
Yer Brobst
Rebekah Lodge
Crawford
Club Holds Pinochle Night at J Sampson Home
Mr and Mrs John Sampson hosted the G H M club on Thursday with full attendance. Pinochle was played at five tables with Mrs Leola Hotle and Woodrow Crone winning high scores for women and men. Low scores went to Mrs Robert Wiley and Sam Munson. Mrs Max Cook won the traveling prize. Mrs Pearl Parcell assisted with refreshments. Next meeting on July 3 will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Victor Blattner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sampson
G.H.M. Club
Leola Hotle
Woodrow Crone
Robert Wiley
Sam Munson
Max Cook
Pearl Parcell
Victor Blattner
Names Committees of B and P W CLUB
Fourteen members of the Business and Professional Woman club met Thursday evening for dinner in the private dining room of Winga's cafe. Mary Lynn Heilman, president, conducted the short business meeting. The group decided not to have regular business meetings during the summer but would have informal meetings with picnics. Miss Heilman named chair men of club committees as follows: Flavis Richards, program, Elizabeth Dumont, membership, Mary Peck, publicity, Faye Holland, Miss Heilman and Mary Peck told about the State Convention they had attended in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Woman Club
Winga’s
Mary Lynn Heilman
Miss Heilman
Flavis Richards
Elizabeth Dumont
Mary Peck
Faye Holland
Des Moines
Luncheon Courtesy for Mrs Hood at Oakdale Home
Mrs George Kerr hosted a one o clock luncheon yesterday for her mother Mrs May Hood of Oakdale Illinois at 627 West Washington Street. Fourteen guests attended with rose decorations and seasonal bouquets enhancing the home. Guests enjoyed an afternoon visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
May Hood
Oakdale
Ill
West
Washington Street
Social Calendar Highlights From Local Clubs and Churches
Weekly schedule lists DeMolay and Rebekah officers practice at the Masonic temple, Valley Ladies Aid ice cream social at Valley church, Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist church led by Besse Madison with Vesper Bennett assisting, Booster club gathering with Mrs Leonard Marie, Pythian Sisters potluck at K P hall, and Walnut Womans club roll call and current events chaired by Mrs Glen Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Rebekah
Tee
F. Hall
Valley Ladies Aid
Valley Church
Ann Judson
Birthday notices for local residents and visitors
Mrs. Louis Kaufman celebrates a birthday today, two days after her husband born June 5. Mrs. Omer Green and twin brother Allison Maas have birthdays today. Maggie Foster Mrs. Sam Marsh Harry McCall and Joe Krotz begin a new year today. Mrs. B C Hebensberger of Colorado Springs is an out of town resident whose birth date is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kaufman
Mrs. Omer Green
Allison Maas
Maggie Foster
Sam Marsh
Harry McCall
Joe Krotz
B. C. Hebensberger
Colorado Springs, Colo
Ladies Aid Society Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church held a yesterday afternoon session in the church social rooms with nineteen members and one guest, Mrs. Robert Risk presiding. Group 2 organized the entertainment and refreshments under chairwoman Mae Hopengardner. Edith Gillespie performed two violin solos with Bonnie Jean Simpson at piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Robert Risk
Mae Hopengardner
Edith Gillespie
Bonnie Jean Simpson
Pinochle Breakfast at Masonic Temple Attended by Eastern Star
Twenty Eastern Star members attended a pinochle breakfast Thursday at the Masonic temple. Co chairs were Mrs. Harvey Meek and Mrs. J. N. Phillips with help from others. Tables featured seasonal flowers. Mrs. Ernest Salladay won high score. low score went to Mrs. John McConahey. The event concluded the season’s pinochle series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Harvey Meek
J. N. Phillips
Ernest Salladay
John McConahey
Birthday List Highlights Local Celebrants Today
Today marks birthdays for Carl Hedges daughter and Mrs. Darrell Goodwin of Wellman. Others include Hal Lahey Joe Krotz Lydia Juzeler Clara Wallace Boyd Foster and R L Moore of 1104 Fast Second. Lucile June Franzen is 10. Mary Blodgett is 12. Richard Lew Embree is nine. Tomorrow brings James Fisher to 20 and Audrey Peet Homer Stephen Herman Luers Wilbur Chalupa plus Marion Stransky and Carl Amrine for more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hedges
Darrell Goodwin
Wellman
Hal Thomas Lahey
Clifford Lahey
Joe Krotz
Lydia Juzeler
Clara Wallace
Boyd Foster
Lucile June Franzen
Mary Blodgett
John Blodgett
Richard Lewis Embree
Joe Embree
Audrey Peet
Cedar Falls
Washington
Homer Stephen
Herman Luers
Wilbur Chalupa
West Chester Pythian Sisters Meeting Tuesday Evening
The West Chester Pythian Sisters will hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening June 10 at the hall. Refreshments will be served and a full attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Mrs Chas Davison Hosts Jolly Troopers Club Social
Mrs Charles Davison hosted Thursday afternoon for ten members of the Jolly Troopers club. A new member, Mrs Russell Davison, joined and guest Mrs Sherm Watson attended. A shower of gifts greeted the hostess and refreshments were served during the social hour by Mrs John Bender and Mrs Dale Bain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Davison
Jolly Troopers Club
Russell Davison
Sherm Watson
John Bender
Dale Bain
Chapter J PEO Meets Hosts Guests At Regular Session
Mrs A Michels hosted the Thursday meeting of Chapter J PEO with 19 members present. Guests included Mrs Keck Mrs Thomas from Chapter A E Wapello and Mary Roberts Berry of Princeton N J Also Margaret Douittle attended before returning to the PBO home Mt Pleasant A report on the state convention in Mason City May 12 to 14 was given and a $5 donation to the summer playground fund was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Michels
Chapter J
P.O
Keck
Thomas
Wapello
Mary Roberts Berry
Princeton
N. J
Margaret Doolittle
P.B.O
Mt. Pleasant
Michels
P W M Club Holds Summer Soiree at Masonic Temple
The Past Worthy Matron's club and families held a cooperative supper at the Masonic temple with fifteen attendees. A guest from Pomona California, Mrs Harvey Youngs, attended from out of town. This was the club's last meeting until fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Harvey Youngs
Pomona
Calif
C L Club Meets at Wagenknecht Home
Mrs. Anna Wagenknecht hosted a C L club gathering on Tuesday afternoon with Edna Wagenknecht as a guest. In the president's absence the vice president Marie Wagenknecht led the meeting and an ice cream social was planned for July at Manford Rabenold's home. The afternoon ended with refreshments served by the hostess and her granddaughter Ruth Wagenknecht.
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Anna Wagenknecht
Edna Wagenknecht
Marie Wagenknecht
Clip
Manford Rabenold
Ruth Wagenknecht
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf Floral CO
William Ashmore
Terry
Sally
Pittsburgh, Penn
Robert Stutsman
Ohio
Dr. E. B. Stutsman
Albert Lay
Monticello
Franklin
Nebr
George Sinning
Reister Bros
Carl Roberts
John Shields
Gay Meredith
Long Island
Mr. Shields
New York City
Grinnell
Mrs. Shields
J. P. Thomas
George Amlong
Torgton
Wyo
R. E. Eyestone
Torrington
H. B. Downing
Oklahoma City
Okla
Lillian Mercer
Edna Mercer
Elizabeth Irwin
Olds
Leila Anderson
Mary Martin
Gene Tucker
Gerald Carris
Corsicana
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Nellie Wiley
Kathryn Vacha
Iowa State Teachers College
C. R. McCutchen, Jr
Columbus
Karl
Earl
Department of Fine Arts
University of Ohio
Frank Crone
Paul H. Kannon
Kearney
Herbert Korf
Elmhurst
Lewis Goodlander
Korf
Esther Goodlander
Laramie
Kort
Sam McCleery
Sam C. McCleery
168Th Infantry
Camp Claiborne
Louisiana
Sam
Jerry Voorhis
Charles and
Jerry, Jr
Washington, D. C
5S. W. Livingston
San Dimas
Jack Schneider
J. A. Schneider
Don Benblossom
Jack Lords
Tucker Chevrolet
Jay Brewer
Priday
the Presbyterian Church
Harvey Young
Panora
Iowa
Esther Essley
Arthur Minick
Peoriam
Dale M. Bower
Mary Misel
Hall
J. Sampson
B & P W Club
Dale Bowers
Four Square Church
R. L. Moore
Fast Second Street
James Fisher
Wildburg
Marion L. Stransky
Carl Amrine
Brighton
Chas. Davison
P.E.O
A. Michels
P.W.M. Club
C.L. Club
Wagenknecht
Sun Scientific
Ross Motor Service
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