Cochran Speaks at Oddfellows Banquet
Rev. Joe Cochran Sr delivered the after dinner address on The Three Links of Oddfellowship Friendship love and truth at the Oddfellows banquet held last evening. John Stout chaired the banquet committee with Harold Brock supervising the program as Charlies Murdock led group singing with Forrest Walker at the piano. The lodge plans third degree work at the regular meeting Tuesday evening June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellows
Oddfellow Hall
John Stout
Noble Grand
Harold Brock
Joe Cochran
Oddfellowship
Charlies Murdock
Forrest Walker
West Point 4H Girls Plan Slumber Party
Eight girls met with Peggy McDowell on June 7 to plan a slumber party at the Ted Anderson residence. They will host a wiener roast and breakfast cookout, then return home after a quiet morning. Donna Reif presided. roll call cited meat dish prep. Elda Ruth McDowell spoke on meat cookery with refreshments served by the hostess and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy McDowell
Ted Anderson
Donna Reif
Elda Ruth McDowell
Merry Makers Club Meeting Report
Twelve members of the Merry Makers club met with Mrs. Irvin Bomber on Wednesday June 3. Two guests attended along with the hostess Mrs W C Gretter and her sister in law Mrs Robert Gretter and son. The July meeting will be with Mrs Lyle Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Makers
Merry Makers Club
Irvin Bomber
W. C. Gretter
Robert Gretter
Lyle Walton
Trout Known to Live Over Twenty Years in Captivity
A historical note records that trout have been observed in captivity for more than two decades, illustrating remarkable longevity in enclosed environments and affecting fishery practices and aquarium care discussions.
Birthday greetings and anniversaries noted in local column
Sam McCleery and Richard Knupp receive birthday wishes today. Mr. and Mrs. R F McFarland mark their 60th wedding anniversary from a 1901 marriage. Their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Glenn McFarland celebrate the 20th anniversary. Dr and Mrs Douglas Eastwood observe their fifth anniversary. Ronnie Powers, son of Mr and Mrs George Powers, turns 9 on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam McCleery
Richard Knupp
R. F. McFarland
Glenn McFarland
Douglas Eastwood
Ronnie Powers
George Powers
June 13 Greetings To Local Youths
On June 13, wishes go to Donald Morrison Jimmy Gorham James Meredith Cornick five and son of Cloyd Cornick of Mt Union and William Stewart son of Fred L Stewart with local notices bearing their names and family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Morrison
Jimmy Gorham
James Meredith Cornick
Cloyd Cornick
Mt. Union
William Stewart
Fred L. Stewart
Social Calendar Highlights Community Gatherings
Notable events listed include Pythian Sisters Memorial day at 7 30 am with flowers, U P church cooperative supper Monday, 4 H Group II headliners postponed, and multiple meetings and dinners planned through Thursday. Activities span clubs, guilds, picnics, and service groups with dish to pass requirements and venues like Log Cabin Sunset Park and local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters Memorial
K P. Hall
U. P Church
Robert Wiley
Hal Richards
Raymond Landeau
Pythian Sisters
Women’s Service Guild of
Presbyterian Church
Y. W. Mixers Club
Sunset Park
New Cutting Device Patent Aids Early Mower Design
William Manning of New Jersey received a patent in 1831 for a mowing machine cutting device. The invention represented a significant advancement in the evolution of modern mowers and their cutting mechanisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Manning
New Jersey
Pitcher Plant: Carnivorous Reader Across Regions
The pitcher plant is a carnivorous species found from the east coast to the Rockies. It traps insects with its specialized leaf structures and modified nectar zones attracting prey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Rockies
Canning Freezing Demonstration Promotes Home Preservation
Ruth Foster County Home Economist leads a food preservation demonstration urging homemakers to build 100 quarts per person of frozen and canned fruits and vegetables. She explains pressure canning benefits flavor and safety and details timing, packing methods, and additive use for non-acid vegetables and fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wehr
Rosamond Sojka
Ruth Foster
County Home
County Extension Office
Bureau of Home Economies
Annual June Breakfast Held at United Presbyterian Church
About 150 members and guests of the Ladies Aid gathered for the Annual June Breakfast at 9:00 AM in the church dining room. The event featured a Bride's Breakfast theme with a wedding cake offering plate, circle serving tables, miniature brides, and a program including Matrimony in Miniature performed by twelve children, plus solos and a closing blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Ladies Aid of the
George Err
Cloyee Stewart
George Kerr
Lohengrain
Susan Owen
Karen McConnell
Kay Rita Berkhoff
Betty McConnell
Jean Rinner
Margaret Pratt
Evelyn Stout
Larry Hamm
Kay Ellen Kerr
Logan Lee Heilman
Robert Crone
Richard Bordwell
Norma Eatinger
Mildred Stewart
Donna Peters
Sara Trotman
Marilyn Fenn
Betty
Joyce Logan
Harriet Kleese
Mariette McCleery
So and Sew Club Meets at June Gathering
Eleven members five children and guest Mrs Ed Testroet attended the June meeting with Mrs Ted Anderson. Mrs H D Dusenbery led the business and roll call yielded gardening suggestions. Plans were made for an ice cream social on June 23 at Lyall Moore home and corsages were given to the oldest bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Testroet
So and Sew Club
Ted Anderson
H. D. Dusenbery
Lyall Moore
Duttweiler-Peiffer Wed at St. James Church
Jean Duttweiler became the bride of Herbert J. Peiffer in a double ring ceremony at St. James Church Wednesday at 9:00 a m Rev H J Corcoran officiated with Father C S Kempker of Keota present The couple will live on a farm near Wellman after a short wedding trip The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Duttweiler of Wellman and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs Victor Peiffer of Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church
Jean Duttweiler
Herbert J. Peiffer
H. J. Corcoran
C. S. Kempker
Keota
E. W. Duttweiler
Wellman
Victor Peiffer
Washington
Miss Duttweiler
Keith Wikoff
Brighton
Alvin Shaw
Grace Shaw
D. E. Levien
Patty Peiffer
Edwin J. Peiffer
Dale du
This and That from the YW desk
The Summer Swim Program opened with 108 swims on Tuesday and Learn to Swim Week drew 70 girls with 351 total attendees over five days. Groups from Keota West Chester and Brighton joined swimming parties as 6 Sandys and several girls with unique names joined the YW activity and the boys behaved as gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
West Chester
Brighton
Y.W
June Brides Share Vacation Dreams at Club Meeting
Members discussed dream vacations for the year in a June brides gathering. The next meeting with Louise McDowell is scheduled for July 8 and will include a hanky exchange. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and her daughters Jeri and Judi along with Mrs Roy Argo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise McDowell
Jeri
Judi
Roy Argo
Making Salads Attractive Garnishes
Garnishes enhance salads with parsley hard boiled eggs meat strips pimento or green peppers pickle slices radishes lemon slices and paprika. These additions add color texture and flavor variety to simple greens.
Methodist Women's Groups Hold Frequent Monthly Meetings
Numerous Methodist W S C S units gathered at Sunset Park and private homes for luncheons, devotions, and mission studies. Leaders shared plans for Korea relief, a general luncheon on June 18, and upcoming church events as members and guests attended across units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Vacation Bible School Ends at Crawfordsville Church
Union Daily reports the Bible School held at Crawfordsville Methodist Church on Sunday June 6 with a large crowd. Rev D K Ford noted 92 enrolled, 85 average attendance over ten sessions, 67 perfect. Certificates were awarded for three or more sessions, missionary gifts total 386.00 to Iowa Childrens Homes and 67.00 free will offering. A committee including Mrs Alice White and others will plan next year’s curriculum and appoint a superintendent, reporting in March 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Daily Vacation Bible School
Crawfordsville Methodist Church
D. K. Ford
Iowa
Ford
Alice White
Elsie McNeill
Marion Waters
Ruth Rich
West Chester club groups host charity and alumni events
The Club Reporter notes Group IV of the W.C.C.C. makes stuffed animals for a children's hospital. West Point 4-H girls plan a lawn slumber party at the Ted Anderson residence. Mrs Ralph Kleese, Fortnightly president, sang at the West Chester Alumni banquet. The West Chester PTA earns praise for the fine dinner served to alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kleese
West Chester
P.T.A
Mrs Sam McCleery Honored at Shower
Mrs Sam McCleery was honored at a pink and blue shower hosted at Mrs Harry Sowden's home Thursday evening. Bridge games at seven tables provided entertainment with prizes awarded to Stella Latchem, Tom Duncan, Wayne Limerman Jr., Willis Jones, and C A Pratt. Gifts were presented in a cradle as the centerpiece of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sowden
Sam McCleery
McCleery
Bridge Club
Stella Latchem
Tom Duncan
Wayne Limerman Jr
Willis Jones
C. A. Pratt
How
Meetings of W C C C at Homes Group I to IV
The Women's Council of a Christian church held four group meetings at different homes. Group I met with Mrs. Harold Jarvis. 17 members and 5 children attended. Group II gathered with Mrs. Leslie Beenblossom for a luncheon. 17 members and 8 children present. Group III met with Mrs. Don Darbyshire. 19 members and 6 children attended. Group IV met with Charlotte Early for a business session. 11 members present. The Crusade for a Christian World was the central lesson, with prayers, readings, and shared projects including layettes, comforters, CARE packages, and a hospital stuffed-animal drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Jones
Cedar River
Walter Smith
Fred Miller
Cloud Willits, Jr
Leslie Gates
J. D. Dayton
Whisler
Bertha Daymond
Lyman Bunce
Lillian Kunath
Bessie Palmer
Denver
Colo
Jay Sellers
Etter
Elizabeth Klein
Sunset Park
L. R. Carbee
D. E. Denison
Marguerite Hering
General Aid
E. Horning
Miss Baird
Alice Hunter
M. L. Crawford
Jennie Rittenhouse
Karen Crawford
Women's Council of Christian Church
Harold Jarvis
Roy Kephart
Leslie Beenblossom
Don Darbyshire
Clive Gray
Richard Skipton
John Jarvis
Andrew Larson
Lee Hesseltine
Darbyshire
Bob Darbyshire
Wayns Knapp
Hahn
Charlotte
Roy Minnis
Dorothy Putman
Carl Dallmeyer
Children’s Hospital
Virgil Earll
T. C. Polk
Sunshine Bluebirds Hold Picnic At Sunset Park
The Sunshine Bluebirds met Thursday afternoon for a picnic in Sunset park with ice cream treats for the girls. Upcoming meetings are planned at Mrs. Erwins with Mrs. Wilbur Hysell in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Sunshine Bluebirds
Sunset Park
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Dan Cupid
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Cochran
West Point
Washington Flying Service
Fin
Associa
Asta
Sand
Luscombs
Just Us Club
H. Whitehead
Rosemary Club
Earl Galloway
Kolah Club
Bessie Wead
New Haven Ladies Aid
Canning Hint
Arlene Augustine
Helen Robertson
H. J. Club
Harold Strum
SportSaurils
Washington Junior Legion Boys
Ainsworth
Stewart & Crone
Iowa City
Troop A
V.F.W
Columbus Junction
Chamberlin Bros
Foster
Freezer
Mary Rita McLaughlin
John Stew
Mrs. Anderson
Duttweiler-Peiffer
St. James
Sandy
Sandy Rich
Sandy Williams
Sandy Peters
Sandy Batterson
Sandy Leffler
Sandy Griffin
Betie Bennet
Fairy Taylor
Ledora Peters
Ferrol Brenneman
Deania Dalbey
Ruth Ann Brown
Dee-Dee
Y. W. Desk
Birdie Hotle
Unit No
Lester Orr
Fred Bell
T. F. Barker
Richard Newton
Bell
Tom Davis
Korea
Unit
Unit 6
W. L. Gates
Allen
Darrell Ross
Robert Muench
Sheila Ross
Kenneth Patterson
Hugh Hall
W.S.C.S
Marion Swanson
N. M Speidel
Gates
W.s.cs
Oakley Payne
Chopin
Palmgren
Grieg
Unit 9-2
Charles Kennedy
Hilton Durst
Max Blodgett
Sharon
Louise Wilcox
Don Maxwell
China
Manford Wilcox
Lyle Wilcox
Martha Ann Kennedy
Leader
L. Kennedy, Louise Wilcox and
W.C.C.C
4-H
W.C.C. C
Group
Bluebird
Platime Club
Rose Hill
Featuring
Chuck Thorp
Don Blue
Chicago
Platime
Sun
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