Reunion of Swift Relatives Held in Sunset Park
The twenty third Swift Union met Sunday in Sunset Park for a dinner and business session. Officers elected for 1939 were John Wheelan president H Swift vice president Jane Rutty secretary treasurer. Next year’s reunion set for July 2 with floral remembrances for attendees’ graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Union
Vincent Reily
Chicago
John Wheelan
H. Swift
Jane Ruty
Catherine Ift
Howard Witrig
P. H. Swift
Tricia
Billy
Mary
Rorta
Raymond
and _ Donald
Therine Flynn
Dennis Flynn
Rge Flynn
M. Flynn
Violet
Robert
Ickey
Mary Lu
Charles
Jane
Jaldine
Patty Kay
William Bruty
Sally Claire
Omer Wagner
Carl Schneider
Fed D. Brock
Vincent
Group of Young People Meet for Party at Church
A Baptist Church senior group planned a Monday night picnic but rain moved the gathering to the church dining hall and rooms. The group played games and enjoyed a picnic supper prepared by committee members Dale Carstensen Phyllis Jensen Wilma Thompson and Wayne Kendrick with Adrian Sut assisting. Rev I Fred d and Mrs. were guests.
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Monay
The
Baptist Church
Dale Carstensen
Phyllis Jensen
Wilma Thompson
Wayne Kendrick
Adrian Sut
Shop Talk at HANSONS in Chicago Buys New Curtains
Mr Hanson surveys new merchandise in Chicago and often buys items. Yesterday was a curtain day with strong sales of lace panels.
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Hanson’s
Material for Lawn Chair Coverings Backs Best
A local store promotes robust awning stripe fabric 31 inches wide for lawn chairs porch and furniture. The woven color fast material withstands sun and rain and is promoted with cheap underwear brand references as part of the sales pitch.
Picadilly Water Softener Ad Promotes English Fragrance
The ad promotes Picadilly Square water softener with gardenia rose jam and pine scents in a five pound carton. It claims regular users find it unmatched and ties in fashion with Rainbow Girls Convention attendance.
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Picadilly Square
London
Pardun Relatives Hold Park Reunion in Pella
Relatives from Perry Keota Ainsworth Des Moines Washington and Panoma gathered in Pella Park for a Pardun reunion. The group shared a picnic dinner and spent the afternoon visiting and taking pictures with a plan to meet again next year. Attendees included Carl and Mrs House Willard Pardun Paul Bert Dorothy Jean Phyllis Ann all of Perry Austin Pardun Panoma Virgil Pardun Keota Willard Bell Bobby Elwin Lewis and Retha Everette Lewis Washington Olive Lewis William of Ainsworth Una Lewis Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ainsworth
Keota
Pella
Carl House
Willard Pardun
Paul
Bert
Dorothy Jean
Phyllis Ann
Perry
Austin Pardun
Panoma
Virgil Pardun
Willard Bell
Bobby
Elwin Lewis
Retha
Everette Lewis
Olive Lewis
William
Una Lewis
Des Moines
M. E. Ladies Aid Elect Officers At Luncheon
The Methodist Ladies Aid plans an annual officer election after a potluck luncheon in the church social hall. A reading of yearly unit reports will follow the election, with luncheon served at 1 p.m. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and table service.
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Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Baptist and U P Circle Will Meet in West Chester
The social circle of West Chester Baptist and United Presbyterian churches will meet Thursday afternoon. All women of the community are invited with Mrs. Floyd Crayne as serving committee chair and Mrs. Will Munro as entertainment chair for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Wesleyan Mission Re-Elects Officers at Supper Meeting
Eleven members of the Wesleyan Missionary Society met for a cooperative supper at the home of Mrs. Charles Davis. Officers were re-elected: Mrs. Sidney Moore president, Mrs. Ed Griffith vice president, Mrs. Orie Turner recording secretary, Mrs. Jesse Busby corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Roger Jones treasurer. Susie Johnson attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Missionary Society
Charles Davis
Sidney Moore
Moore
Ed Griffith
Orie Turner
Jesse Busby
Roger Jones
N. M. Speidel
H. M. Dodder
Susie Johnson
Society
Bliven Families Set June Reunion at Junction Park
The Bliven families plan a reunion June 19 at the cabin in Chautauqua park in Columbus Junction. Local notices report updates on business moves, residents traveling, and a factory reopening with 40 workers. Flint Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliven
Junction Park
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Chautauqua Park
K. F. McNeil
Wheaton
Gamble
Walnut Street
Coffin Building
E. W. McWilliams
J. W. Pence
Detroit
Mich
Iowa Pearl Button Company
Local Social Calendar Highlights Community Groups
Readers’ social calendar lists events for Dorcas society Pythian groups Legion auxiliary and church auxiliaries through Wednesday and Thursday. Notable items include D A R Flag Day observance at Log Cabin Sunset Park, potlucks, picnics, and church cleanups with bring your own sandwiches.
Mrs Valentine Fleig Suffers Paralytic Stroke in Rubio
Rubio June 13 Mrs Valentine Fleig suffered a paralytic stroke Sunday night and is reported better. The Father and Son banquet at the church basement Tuesday night drew a large crowd and featured a supper prepared by local women workers. School directors met at John Luithly home Wednesday. Mrs Bill Snider returned from Cedar Rapids after visiting her daughter Mrs Warren Parcell and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lambert
Rubio Town
Valentine Fleig
A. J. Steinbeck
John Luithly
Bill Snider
Warren Parcell
Cedar Rapids
Joe Lambert
Clayton Fuminton
Herbert
Keota
Wanda Derby
Dwight Moody
Earl Gilles
Gon
Ivan
Burlington
Maxine Reighard
Kermit and
Carroll Steinbeck
Richland
Roman Museum in Vienna Showcases Local Antiquities
Vienna's Roman museum displays artifacts unearthed within the city limits, highlighting the region's ancient history and daily life through locally found antiquities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Recipes From California Taste Tests for Iowa Tables
A column lists four Mrs. Frank Donlevy recipes from California now shared in Iowa. Ice Box Rolls use yeast and milk for a no bake rise, Prune Cake includes sugar milk eggs and vanilla, Meringue for Torte tops cake with egg whites and almonds, Filled Cookies mix sugar lard milk flour cream tartar soda and spices with a prune and fruit filling, Almond Torte combines flour butter figs and raisins with a vanilla sugar glaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Frank Donlevy
Iowa
W C T U Institute Gatherings Set With Ida Cavender
The local W C T U institute is planned for Thursday at Ida Cavender’s home 402 East Madison beginning 10 30 am with devotional study led by Ethel Atkinson on Proverbs 31 10 31 A business meeting follows as Mrs C V Crull presents In Memory s Lane and noontide prayer precedes a covered dish luncheon The afternoon program starts 1 30 pm with devotionals by Mrs J R Bell a talk by Mrs C Strong and a youth council discussion led by Mrs Jennie Acheson Everyone is welcome to attend the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. T. U. Institute
Ida Cavender
East Madison Street
Ethel Atkinson
C. V. Crull
J. R. Bell
Sunday Visits Highlight Highland Center Socials
Highland Center notes list numerous family and friend gatherings on Sunday with residents and visitors from Mount Union Iowa City Cedar Rapids Washington Richland and Rock Island. The item mentions infections and reunions at various homes including the Pardon reunion at Pella and travel by Eula Mae Coon and Lucille Coon among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Mae Coon
Highland Center
Lenora
Merrifield
Fred
Wilby Merrifield
Carl Merrifield
Iowa City
Joe Krotz
William Chmelor
Lewis Coon
Eula Mae
Cary Brown
Amy
Mount Union
James Foster
Samuel Murphy
Gary
William Murphy
Darlene Krotz
John Krotz
Young Artist Returns to Oelwein After Studying in Italy
James Masterpole, 25, concludes five years in Italy pursuing art studies and returns to his birthplace of Oelwein. He notes a shift from Italian patriotic art and plans to continue developing his career in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ovelwein
Italy
James Masterpole
Oelwein
Realiz
Christian Endeavor Party Hosted by Wagner Family
Omer Wagner hosted a Christian Endeavor lawn party at his home southeast of Washington for members of the Washington Church of Christ and Pleasant Hill church. Rev Vernon Carter assisted with refreshments after outdoor games. many attendees listed. Poor road conditions kept some guests from attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Wagner
Christian Endeavor
Washington Church of Christ
Pleasant Hill
Washington
Omer
Vernon Carter
Reverend Carter
Wilma Richards
Hazel Simmering
Helen Simmering
Pearl Lyman
Helen Hayes
Bonnie West
Eugene Shettler
Herbert Peterson
Viasta Musil
John Richards
Lawrence
Merrimac Notes Sad News And Local Happenings
Mrs Maggie Burger learns of her brother in law Rev A Gentzer s death in Florida by telegram. Johnnie Baldosier buys a new V 8 Ford while Boyd Lantz owns a Plymouth. Mrs Elmer Reschley visits Will Cochran home. Marylin Graber visits grandparents Will and Mrs Brannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Amrine
Merrimac
Maggie Burger
Florida
A. Gentzer
Johnnie Baldosier
Boyd Lantz
Roy Eshelman
Washington
Burger
Elmer Reschley
Will Cochran
Mrs. Cochran
Masterpole's Italian study and Rome honors
The article notes Masterpole after high school went to Italy to study art and graduated with honors from the Royal Academy at Rome. It highlights his move to Rome for artistic training and recognition by finishing with honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masterpole
Italy
Royal Academy
Rome
St Marys Alumni Banquet Highlights thirteenth annual reunion
Riverside June 14 The thirteenth annual reunion and banquet of St Marys high school alumni was held at the parish hall. Over 130 attended including Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier. The event featured scarlet and silver decor, a banquet menu, speeches, music and a business meeting electing officers for 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
St. Mary's High School
Bernard Jacobsmeier
John Knittel
John W. Shradel
Edward = Rotenburger
Grace Motet
Stella Veggy
Clement Knebel
Dorothy Thomann
Association
Richard Kron
Velma Tobin
Edith Wolford and Eugene Williams wed in Kaboka Missouri
Edith Wolford of Conesville married Eugene R Williams Jr also of Conesville at Kaboka Missouri on June 4 in a ceremony performed by Judge G R Kinhner. The bride wore a navy crepe dress and both families announced the marriage. The couple, graduates of Conesville High School, will reside in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Ray V. Wolford
Conesville
Edith
Eugene R. Williams, Jr
FE. R. Williams
Kaboka
G. R. Kinhner
Williams
Iowa City
Boy Strangles Self in Straps Playing Cowboy
Herehel K. Tell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tell, reportedly died while playing with leather straps. The boy became entangled and was fatally injured, police and officials said, as a result of the boy’s cowboy play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy
Self
Cowboy
Kelley
K. Tell
Frank Tell
Birthday Wishes for Local Residents
Ruth Dupuis daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Dupuis celebrates birthday today. Mrs Clarence Niffenegger of West Chester has a birthday today. Richard LeRoy Jugenheimer son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Jugenheimer is nine. Harold Luers son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Luers of Dutch Creek is fourteen. Bernadine Soukup of Riverside Jake Beese of Douglas and Frances Mast of Braden also celebrate birthdays today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dupuis
Mrs. W. B. Dupuis
Clarence Niffenegger
West Chester
Richard LeRoy Jugenheimer
Mrs. LeRoy Jugenheimer
Harold Luers
Lloyd Luers
Dutch Creek
Bernadine Soukup
Riverside
Jake Beese
Douglas
Frances Mast
Braden Community
Potluck Dinner Set for Pythian Sisters at Cone Cabin
All Pythian Sisters meet at 9 30 a m Thursday at the K of P hall to attend a pot luck dinner at Mrs Sherm Crone s cottage near Cone. Members are asked to bring a covered dish sandwiches and their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cart J. Roberts
Washington Street
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
HW. J. Club
Ed Shalla
Fred Edwards
Ralph Thompson
W. R. C. Second Ward
G. A. R. Hall
Coco
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Sherm Crone
K. of P. Hall
Wy man Community Club Hosts Guest Day at School Gym
The Wy man Community club held its annual guest day at the school gymnasium on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Hugh Herron hosted as guests enjoyed a living room setup, roses from Mrs. Ray Huston, and a program of piano duet, clarinet, readings, a trio, and songs. Tea service and social time followed. Mrs. R. J. Hughes is slated to host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Wyman Community Club
Hugh Herron
Ray Huston
Miriam
Mildred Davis
Doraine Oldt
Reading
Adeline Humphreys
Irma Spencer
Alexa
Eloise Davis
Dick Joan Hamilton
Blake Spencer
H. Huston
H. Herron
R. J. Hughes
Massachusetts Gypsy Moths Released By Storm Case
A storm opened a packing case containing moths used in silk worm experiments and released Gypsy moths in Massachusetts over 60 years ago, according to a local Ames physician who examined a strangled body.
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Massachusetts
Ames
Miss Boyer Weds Max Raymond in Marshalltown
Wilma Ann Boyer and Maxwell Kenneth Raymond, both of Washington, united in a 2 30 p m ceremony at the Boyer home in Marshalltown. Rev P G Dennis officiated. Attendants were Mrs Frank Hynek and Frank Hynek. Out of town guests from Des Moines attended. The couple will reside in a Lemmon apartment after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Ann Boyer
Maxwell Kenneth Raymond
Washington
Frank Hynek
Rosas Boyer
Walter Linderote
Harry Bowman
Fred Divis
Barbara Cunningham
Wilbur Adamson
Patty
William Divis
Donald
Raymond
Des Moines
Marshalltown High School
McLellan
W. A. Raymond
Washington High School
Washington Junior College
Lemmon
Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced for Wednesday
A cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday at 9 39 AM in the home of Mrs T L Rickey on East Jefferson Street with Mrs M L McMillap of St Paul MN to lead. Also 10212 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs memorial service Thursday at 7 PM in the IOOF hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Rickey
East Jefferson Street
M. L. McMillap
St. Paul, Minn
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
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Sunset Park
Chi
Hanson
East Side Square
M. E. Ladies Aid
Wesleyan Mission
Nestle’s Oil
Juanita
Dorcas Society
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
E. O. W. Club
Joe Maxwell
Joe Maxwell Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Harvey
Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society Piank
Carl Herr
Wellman
Pythian Circle
F. W
George Wallace
Will Sickles
East Lifth Street
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Alma Hearne Holland
Golif
North Side Cafe
Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Legion Rooms
Noble Grand Circle
Odd Fellows Hall
Rubio
Cleo Jarrard
South
Iowa Ave
W.C.T.U. Institute
Lucille Coon
J. W. Hendrickson
Alice
Davida Fisher
Everette Coon
Murray Conger
Murray Lewis
Phyllis Coon
Joe Endicott
Rock Island
Edd Endicott
Earl Steele
Lucille Murphy
Jo Ann Brown
A. Anderson
East Washington St
Christian Endeavor Group
Wagner
Brighton
Marylin Graber
Will Brannon
Willis Wellington
Doss van Winkle
Owen Blick
Homer Stephen
Optometribt West Side
St. Mary’s
Robert Deutsch
Viva Knebel
Eryangeline Shhradel
Earl Schutt
Teresa Walsh
Adrian Dautremont
Bernard Kloppfer
Joseph Stephan
Dorothy Snedding
John Thomman
Lacoma
Gertrude Heitzman
Davenport
Rose Mannion
Victor Soens
Roy Green
Norbert Kephart
Edith Wolford
Eugene R. Williams
1OWA Southern Utilities CO
P. G. Dennis
Kolah Club
J. L. Kennedy
Women's Missionary Societies
D. J. Patterson
Crawford
Bliss Coffee
Flagship Coffee
Rosedale
HEINZ
Camay
Farmer’ S Co-operative Store
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