Local News Highlights Family Visits And Market Finds
Mr and Mrs Harry Dye welcomed two arrivals from Pleasant City Ohio and Newark Ohio for a few days of visiting. The Farmers Store advertised fresh produce including green onions cucumbers celery lettuce cabbage cauliflower transparent apples black sweet cherries tomatoes 18c lb. 10712 Farl Mikseh of Ainsworth returned from an eleven day auto trip through Minnesota South Dakota and Nebraska reporting dry weather and crop shortages in the southeast. He drove 2000 miles and faced heavy rain in southwest Iowa. Mrs Frank Hudspeth went to Muscatine this morning. Mrs Violet Annis and daughter Lois Ann travel to East Moline Ill for a short visit with Irene George. Banana sale 15c lb at Farmers Store 10712. Stella Latchem went to Des Moines for an over Fathers day visit with Dr Charles Latchem. Dresses formerly 29.95 now 5 to 10. Tom Duncan and Mrs M E Fisher of Columbus Junction were Washington visitors. Nellie Wilson of Des Moines expected tonight for a family reunion with C W Stewarts and others. Ground broken today for Long and Hotles new 50 by 90 cement block building on West Madison opposite Sorrells, to house new Ferguson line, feed and hatchery business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farl Mikseh
Ainsworth
Minneota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Entertains B Y F At G Custer Home
Darlene Custer hosted the Baptist church B Y F class at the Custer home. The evening featured games singing and a mock wedding with Rev Wells as groom and Mrs Wells as bride. Marjorie Kerr officiated Everett Evans was best man Bessie Schmidt bridesmaid Mary Wells flower girl and Paulie Wells ring bearer. Harold Walker sang Always and I Love You Truly with Darlene Custer at the piano. Sixteen guests were refreshment recipients served by the hostess and her mother and sister Marion Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Wells
Mrs. Wells
Marjorie Kerr
Everett Evans
Bessie Schmidt
Mary Wells
Paulie Wells
Harold Walker
Darlene Custer
Marion Reeves
Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings
Notices for the social calendar list events through Friday 10 a.m. with Rebekah and Y W mixers, Damascus Shrine, West Chester Pythian Sisters, and Grace Hill Ladies Aid. Meetings include regular sessions, potlucks, social hours, and a six month officer election with refreshments and films at various venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
W. S. Pe
Masonic Temple
Y. W
Die
D. J. Ross
Sign urging bonds posted at cost of million dollars
Roger Banks and Ray Miller noted on their eastbound visit that a sign encouraging buying U S savings bonds had been erected at a reported cost of one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Banks
Ray Miller
East
U. S
Library Receives C E Gray Biography
Columbus Junction reports Mr and Mrs C E Pierce donated the book Industry Builder a Chester Earl Gray biography by Robert E Jones to the Columbus Community library. Gray scientist linked to Oakland dairy firms died Sept 19 1944 born May 16 1881 near Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
C. E. Pierce
Chester Earl Gray
Robert E. Jones
Columbus
Gray
Golden State Creamery
Oakland
Calif
Evergreen Farm
J. E. Gray
Pierce
Iowa State College
Ames
American Dry Milk Institute
Chicago
United States
Germany
German Agricultural Foundation
Erichsy
Louisa County
H. M. Letts
J Mitchell Honored On His Fifth Birthday Party
Mrs. Max Mitchell hosted a afternoon gathering for Jerry’s fifth birthday with a group of boys and girls. Guests included Linda Bates Linda Lowe Sheri Ham il Carolyn Conrad Mary Jo Davies Tommy White Jerry Barnhart and others. Activities featured lawn games and a cake with five candles followed by ice cream. Red and white nut cups and balloons served as favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Mitchell
Jerry
Linda Bates
Mary
Linda Lowe
Sheri Hamil
Carolyn Conrad
Mary Jo Davies
Tommy White
Jerry Barnhart
John
Jim McNeil
Dennis White
Ora Marlatt
Eddie Rathmell
Bobby Beck
Larry
Gary Fletcher
Musical Program at PEO Meeting Highlights Pennsylvanian News
Chapter 1 PEO met at Mrs. Homer Stephen's home with 34 members and three guests. President Keesey of the Pennsylvania state chapter spoke of the Lancaster convention. Frances Keesey, her daughter, attended as a guest. Ruth Gibson sent greetings from Chapter BS. A Sorden vocal group, Mrs. McCleery on piano, and Frances Keesey with her mother provided entertainment. Refreshments followed as summer flowers adorned the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
Homer Stephen
A. S. Smith
Keesey
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Frances Keesey
Ruth Gibson
Chapter BS
Fort Madison
Sorden
Richard McCleery
Freshwaters
Snowball Social Club Meets at Mrs Whisler Home
The Snowball Social club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Raymond Whisler with 13 members nine children and 4 guests present Mrs Stanley Fishburn. In the absence of the club president Mrs Don Cave conducted the business meeting. The entertainment included a truth and consequences program and several contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Whisler
Stanley Fishburn
Don Cave
Family vacation plans for Deer River and Cedar Rapids trip
William Dillon was present. Dr. and Mrs. D. A. Marker and sons Peter and Christpher plan a Deer River Minnesota vacation next week. Nancy, Ellen Northey, and Jackie Lou Duncan expect to go to Cedar Rapids Sunday for a girls camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dillon
D. A. Marker and Sons
Peter and
Christpher
Deer River
Minn
Nancy
Ellen Northey
Jackie Lou Duncan
Cedar Rapids
Wedding and social notices from Davenport area
Mrs. C. G. Schmoeller attended the Davenport wedding of James Troe and Mary Puck at Edwards Congregational Church. James Troe is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Troe, and his mother is the former Norine Schmoeller. The Rural Homemakers Club met with Mrs. Verena Bitting for a cooperative dinner and social afternoon with seven members and their children present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Schmoeller
Davenport
James Troe
Mary Puck
Edwards Congregational Church
James
G. L. Troe
Norine Schmoeller
Verena Bitting
Mrs Crumpacker Hosts Sisters From Muscatine and Washington
Mrs. Cora Crumpacker has three sisters visiting her home for a few days. The guests are Mrs. John Custer and Mrs. Lettie Stafford of Muscatine and Mrs. Lew Embree of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Crumpacker
John Custer
Lettie Stafford
Muscatine
Lew Embree
Washington
Surprise 21st Wedding Anniversary for Horton Couple
A complete surprise was held Tuesday evening in Brighton for Mr. and Mrs. Leland Horton to celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lester Willey, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lipscomb, Dr. and Mrs. M. L. McCreedy of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Stacy of Wayland, Mr. and Mrs. Verle Koch, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Horton, Edgar Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Loren McNeese, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Horton
Brighton
Lester Willey
Bruce Lipscomb
M. L. McCreedy
Washington
Victor Stacy
Wayland
Verle Koch
Willis Horton
Edgar Wise
Loren McNeese
Raymond Stacy
W W K Club Meets With Mrs C Wells
The W W K Club of Crawfordsville held its regular meeting Monday evening at Mrs Chas Wells’s home. Attendees included Mrs Henry Cheney Mrs Carleton White Mrs A D Henss Mrs Allen Conrad and Mrs Chester Spangler. Secret pals were drawn for the year and the evening featured visiting and handwork. Lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Carleton White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. K. Club
Crawfordsville
Chas. Wells
Henry Cheney
Carleton White
A. D. Henss
Allen Conrad
Chester Spangler
Community meeting wraps with refreshments and upcoming host
Mrs. Everette Plecker and Mrs. Fred Kleinschmidt hosted seasonal refreshments. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Wayne Knupp. The next meeting was announced for three weeks at Mrs. Everette Beenblossom's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Everette Plecker
Fred Kleinschmidt
Wayne Knupp
Everette Beenblossom
Birthday honors for Mrs J F Simpson and others
A note of birthday congratulations marks Mrs J F Simpson in the Three Quarter Century Club turning 89. Also saluted are Mrs M C De Long Nell Sampson Mrs Art Romine of East 76 Donna Rae Batterson age four and Donovan Harland. Wedding anniversaries are observed by Armour Griggs and by Robert Gates couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Simpson
Three Quarter Century Club
M. C. de Long
Nell Sampson
Art Romine
East 76
Donna Rae Batterson
Donovan Harland
Armour Griggs
Robert Gates
Elect Officers at Auxiliary Meeting in Crawfordsville
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall in Crawfordsville with 28 members and one guest. Rehabilitation chairman Mrs Lease reported sending one box of stationery and three decks of cards to Des Moines hospital for carnival prizes. The group sold 136.69 dollars in poppies. Officers elected: president Hollis Whiting, vice president Russell Zickafoose, secretary Charles Wells, treasurer Carleton White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Crawfordsville
Lease
Des Moines Hospital
Hollis Whiting
Russel Zickafoose
Charles Wells
Carleton White
Funeral and committee roles at church event
Chaplain Mrs Blake Spencer historian Mrs Dell Farrier and sergeant of arms Louise Humphrey chaired the event. Executive committee included Mrs Claude McCoy Mrs Myral Smith and Mrs Harvey Thomas. The hall featured seasonal flower bouquets and a refreshments committee led by Mrs Claude McCoy with Mrs Hollis Whiting Mrs Robert Howell and Mrs Arthur Orris among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake Spencer
Dell Farrier
Louise Humphrey
Claude McCoy
Myral Smith
Harvey Thomas
Hollis Whiting
Robert Howell
Arthur Orris
Northwest bird species vanish from region list
Fifty nine birds once abundant in the Northwest are now extinct or nearly so in the area. The catalog includes small game birds and large species like the whooping crane and wild swans, whose decline lacks the annual drama of ducks and geese.
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Northwest
Bridge-Dinner Held With Mrs D Marker
Mrs D A Marker and F C Spaethe and Edith Orr entertained their bridge club at a dinner in the Marker home Tuesday evening. High score at the bridge went to Mrs J K Reaney and low to Mrs Anna Robertson. Mrs Dillon Centerville, a guest in the home of her son, was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
D. A. Marker
F. C. Spaethe
Edith Orr
Marker
J. K. Reaney
Low
Anna Robertson
Dillon
Centerville
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Cloud Garrett
South Ninth
Wolf’s Flower
Harry Dye
Mr. Dye
Pleasant City
Ohio
Allie Buchanan
Newark
Frank Hudspeth
Violet Annis
Lois Ann
East Mo
Line, Ill
Irene George
Stella Latchem
Des Moines
Charles Latchem
Latchem
Tom Duncan
M. E. Fisher
Nellie Wilson
C. W. Stewart
W. P. iKieesey
BE. H. Sherlock
Miss Wilson
Dora Steck
Long and Hotle
Madison Street
Sorrell’s
Fergeson
G. Custer
B.Y.F
the Baptist Church
Mrs
Grover Custer
SS Goodear
Goodyear
Rebekah
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
C. E. Gray
Mr. Gray
J. Mitchell
PEO
Snowball
Mrs. R Whisler
America
Barbara JO Walker
Catalinas
Atlantic City
Catalina
California
Zook
Wu. A. Catalina
Jom Duncan
W.W.K. Club
Sparky
Humm
Spark
Mia Ae Ue
Pai
Aladdin
E.G. Humm Gas & Appl
Nat’l. Bank
Bridge
D. Marker
Crull
John W. Ler
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