Reunion Anecdotes From Salem Homes Attic Ring Exhibit
Mrs. Margaret Reiner Robin and family traveled from Des Moines to Salem for a reunion. The scene centers on a schoolhouse portrait where Mrs Robinson holds a ring worn by Eda Dann to ensure visibility, while other pupils listed include Harmon Campbell Clara Star and Nellie Rathmel. Several children appear barefoot in the photograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Adams
Harmon Campbell
Clara Star
Clarence
Art Rathmel
Kate Shalla
Grace
Jenny
George
Alice Schnoebelen
Rose K Rathmel
Elmer Bush
Willie Hartman
Nettie
Margaret
Bertha Reiner
Eda Dann
Mrs. Robinson
Rural graduation diplomas printed by Krabill
The narrative recalls a visit by Bob and his sister Mrs Wayne Marston to rural eighth grade graduates. Bob needed to return home for dinner due to his sister attending a Rebekah convention in Washington. It notes Mr Krabills hand in printing the graduates names on their diplomas, a fact likely to interest the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Wayne Marston
Rebekah
Washington
Krabill
Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Stransky Home
Pilotburg June 11 The Pilotburg Ladies Aid society met at the home of Mrs Frank Stransky last Thursday afternoon. Twelve members and several guests attended including Mrs James Shalla Mrs Charlie Shaffer Mrs Orva Scott Rev and Mrs De Koning Mr and Mrs Derk Geenen of Pella and Mrs Raymond Chalupa and Lucile Schneider. Good rains and notes on crops and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stransky
Pilotburg
X Ray in Plane Industry for Fault Detection
The X ray technique is being adopted in aviation to uncover faulty materials, weak castings, and bubbly metals in airplane components, aiming to improve safety and reliability.
Reunion Draws 100 at Salem School Event
At Salem school a reunion drew 100 attendees the largest ever with many arriving in the afternoon. Notables included Anton Reiner and four Reiner relatives from decades past. Joe Shalla the oldest pupil and five year old Billy Reiner among the youngest. Plans for next year set for the second Sunday in June at the parental Bill Ruby home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Reiner
Nettie Reiner Koenig
Margaret Reiner Robinson
Elizabeth Reiner Casper
Salem School
John Shalla, Jr
Darlene
Woman Finds Handle Egg in Salem Nest
In Salem on June 11, Mrs. Will Marek discovered what looked like a small gourd but proved to be a tiny egg with a handle. Merritt Reiner and his mother Mrs. Wes Reiner plan a summer visit after a brief Rochester? (text fragment). 4 H club leader Mrs. Joe Knotek and members Marie Sojka and Ethel Darlene Sojka traveled to Ames for the state 4 H convention. Royal entertainment featured Bob Chabal giving a buggy ride to Paul Watson, using an old top buggy with pony-cart wheels. Washington Lodge No. 206, A. F. & A. M. holds regular meetings first Friday monthly. Holland, W. M., and A. W. Yard noted felary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Weeks
Salem
Will Marek
Merritt Reiner
Davenport
Wes Reiner
Reiners
Joe Knotek
Fairview Farmerettes
Marie So
Rail and bus schedule fragments from Washington area
A fragmented timetable lists westbound and eastbound trains with stop notes for the Golden State Limited Californian and local services, plus Burlington Trailways bus departures from Washington. It mentions stops at Davenport, Kansas City, and Chicago paths, with agents L. Goodlander and Al CantonI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Californian
California
Burlington Trailways
Washington
Washington Eae
Quilting Club Meeting At Mrs Mourer home Rubio Town
Rubio Quilting club met at Mrs. Margaret Mourer home with Marjorie Guy Jennie Hawthorne and Lula Thompson as hostesses. About twenty members attended. Program included guessing contests after roll call. Refreshments served. June bride on each tray crafted by Marjorie Guy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lambert
Rubio Town
Rubio Quilting Club
Margaret Mourer
Marjorie Guy
Jennie Hawthorne
Lula Thompson
John Laithly
Janet
Betty Jo Leppert
Cedar Falls
Will Snider
Wanda Bartz
Benny Jean
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Margaret (Reiner) Robinm
Ity
Robert
Desines
Robinson
Valencia
Tennessee
Wnational’s
Salerno
Sweet Girl
Evera E
Cartons
Wisconsin
Barrington Hall
Can Bc
Pettis
Ladies Aid
Will Dawn of
Kalona
Joe Haller
Marguerite Vodicka
Fairfield
Parsons College
Carl Oldfield
Roy Schulty
Marion Stransky
Allen
John Sehneider
Lucile
Apter
Sanasa
Yu — Taftbers
Benteco
Cascade Inn
Nabisco
Graham
Alaska
Iowa Soap Company Soap
Nola
Benteco Tea “Hott
Hersc Ee
Hershey
le Coney Island
Welch's Grape Juice
Palm Rose
Devil’s Food
SWIFT
U.S
Swift's
Lamb
Thuringer
Swifts
Young
Sunkist
California Golden Center
Melona
Rentees Wank Pte
Bill Ruby
Washington Lodge No
A. M
Holland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Carla&kr
Knoxville
L. Goodlander
Co. F. Anderson
G. M
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Kansas City-Davenport
W.C. Bell
Nalle
Omaha
Chicago
Chiren
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
AL Cantoni
Quilting Club
Harry
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