Rocking, Chair Brigade Party at Stewart Home
The Rocking Chair Brigade held a dinner and music event Friday at Mr and Mrs Fred L Stewart home. Ruby Stewart praised for planning seating and baking angel food cakes. The Stewart family is musical with Jane a pianist and siblings George William each praised for voices. William Wilson touring and in Los Angeles for radio singing and choir work. Hazel Webb and Mrs Webb recalled as longtime friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Stewart
Stewarts
Brigade
Ruby Stewart
Stewart
Jane
Davenport
George
William
Los Angeles
Mr. Crittenden
Bobby Leebs Birthday Party Planned For Seventh
A birthday party for Bobby Leebs son of Mr and Mrs George Leebl is planned this afternoon. Fifteen children will meet at the Leebs home and weather permitting go to Sunset Park for games. Mrs Leebs and Mrs Clifford Campbell will serve refreshments including a large white angel food cake with seven pink candies and animal crackers along the candles. Varied nut cups, plates and napkins carry Happy Birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Leed
George Leebl
Missionary Society Meets in Home of Miss Széler
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met yesterday at Miss Lydia Széler's home. Mrs. Harry McCall led devotionals on Stewardship of Time and Talent. Mrs. Claude Lemmon led the prayer calendar and Mrs. Harry Dye spoke on the Indies. Mrs. Archie Enner discussed the Philippines. The group planned a July 16 meeting at Mrs. L. S. Watterson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Lydia Széler
Harry McCall
Claude Lemmon
Harry Dye
Indies
Archie Enner
Rennie Daw
L. S. Watterson
Softball Tourney Planned for July Fifth at Troop Field
The city softball commission announced a four team tournament to be held July 5 at Troop Field with Washington fielding a team and invites extended to nearby towns. Three games start at 6 30 with winners of the first two games meeting for the championship. Independence Day on July 6 observed.
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Troop Field
City Softball Commission
Jay Brown
Ted Brown
Leigh Soule
Washington
Troop F
Little Demons
Bullets
Pirates
Collegians
Demons
McFadden
McClure
Full
Dsmons
Stan Kiesey
McAvoy
Dale Kiesey
Buckwalter
Norton
Custer
Local social notices and travels from June 22, 10712
The page lists a cream social at a U P church sponsored by Young People, plans for G W Manus sier and family visiting Detroit for a Shrine convention, Jame Lucy named director of relief county wide with headquarters at Orange City, visits by Mrs James Welle and baby to her mother, Drum lessons interest, Mr and Mrs Ray Crit tenden and Mrs Nine Webb leaving for St Louis and Kansas City, fresh eggs advertised, Hazel Anderson returning to Hutchinson Kansas via Assait Egypt, and Mabel Buckley hosting theater party for Lola Wells Hughes of Milwaukee with guests to follow at Buckley home.
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Ead
Ray Crittenden
Nine Webb
Fred L. Stewart
St. Louis
Kansas City
Reister & Son
Hazel Anderson
Assalt, Feypt
Claire Anderson
Nellie Anderson
Hutchinson
Kans
Don Paul
Nora Ebner
Anderson
Assait
Mabel Buckley
Lola Wells Hughes
Milwaukee
Wis
Migs Buckley
Baseball Results in the American League
Yesterday results include Boston 5 over Cleveland 4 and St Louis 6 tied with Washington 6. Chicago at New York and Detroit at Philadelphia were rained out or postponed with games to be played later. Today scheduled matches: St Louis at Washington, Detroit at Philadelphia, Chicago at New York, Cleveland at Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorke
Crord
Clevelan
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Iain Detroit
Detroit
Chicago Clashes in League Standings and Upcoming Matches
The standings show Chicago 8 7 in a tight race behind New York 32 21 and Pittsburgh 28 22. Key results include Chicago 8 Philadelphia 7 and Cincinnati 5 New York 3, with Boston 2 in the mix. James today highlights Boston at St Louis and other suggested matchups including New York at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.
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WCW
Chicago
New York
Seer
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
James
St Louis
Weekend Visit Across States Links Local Families
Mrs Hazel Stewart Alber son and Miss Esther Weightman of Madison Wis plus Miss Jane Stewart of Davenport spend the weekend at the Stewart and Dinkmeyer homes. Chicago visitors Mr Dinkmeyer plans to return tomorrow while Mrs Dinkmeyer and the children stay two weeks. Rev A J Rich and LeRoy visit with Ivan Norton. Rich leads the Beaver City Neb M B Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Manussier
Victor
Detroit
Mich
Manussier
Hazel Stewart Alberson
Esther Weightman
Madison, Wis
Jane Stewart
Davenport
Fred Lb. Stewart
H. J. Dinkmeyer
Chicago
Charles Wilson
Stanton Kiesey
Mr. Dinkmeyer
the Evening Journal
A. J. Rich
LeRoy
Ivan Norton
Rich
M. B. Church
Beaver City
Nebr
Norton
Hospital Discharges Highlight Local Names
Preston Wolf henderwent tonsillectomy this morning. Walter Dillon of Keota was dismissed this morning. August Times of Talleyrand was dismissed this afternoon with Mrs Sam Erwin and her baby daughter also leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Wolf Henderwent
Walter Dillon
Keota
Talleyrand
Sam Erwin
Aby
Legion Auxiliary Officers Chosen in Crawfordsville
American Legion Auxiliary held its monthly meeting in the Legion hall. Officers elected were President Florence Henss, Vice President Cora McCoy, Secretary Ethyle Zickefoose, Treasurer Gladys Paisley, Historian Misse Atkinson, Chaplain Bertha Gault, Sergeant-at-Arms Ada Spencer. Guests attended the Rogers-Anwyl wedding in Keota Wea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Florence Henss
Cora McCoy
Ethyle Zickefoose
Gladys Paisley
Misse Atkinson
Bertha Gault
Ada Spencer
Keota Wea
Black Cats Linked to Pagan Beliefs and Superstition
A Los Angeles Times writer notes that October 31 marked year’s end in pagan times and Druids believed the lord of Death judged souls, with black cats seen as favored or ominous. The piece cites literature and myth showing cats as symbols of transformation and fate across cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
Monkey Family Size Ranges From Giants to Small Squirrels
A Pearsons London Weekly note describes the ape and monkey families as vast. It lists the gorilla as king of the apes up to 9 feet tall, the orang to five feet, the chimpanzee up to four feet, and the gibbon smaller, with monkeys including ones in Europe such as Gibraltar seals and various races across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Equator
Pearson
London Weekly
Equatorial
Asia
Europe
Gibraltar
Red Sea
Indian
Madagascar
America
Queen Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Rich in Jewelled Garments
A record notes Elizabeth I left over three thousand garments including gowns petticoats kirtles and mantles some embroidered with jewels others of velvet or damask A high official describes her attire with two large pearls red hair a small crown a vast jewel necklace and a white silk gown with pearl borders The queen is described as vain effeminate yet brusque and masculine.
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Elizabeth
Early U S presidential election and electors voting rules
The first presidential election did not instruct electors for specific candidates. Under the pre Twelfth Amendment system each elector cast two votes. Washington's unanimous vote indicates his single vice presidential candidacy, while John Hancock received four votes and died in 1793.
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Electoral College
John Hancock
Washington
Hancock
Local Socials Honor Community Members In Afternoon Event
A Nead ay social gathered notable residents including Mrs W B Anwyl Miss Hazel Anwyl and many family groups led by Rev C W Cochran Alberta Cochran and families Huston Hus ton and Wells. Attendees extended greetings and shared fellowship in a communal afternoon gathering.
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Neaday
W. BE. Anwyl
Hazel Anwyl
Fred Anwvyl
Isabelle
Waldo Wells
Adda McFarland
Robert Gordon
C. W. Cochran
Alberta
Lauiie Cochran
Merion Huston
Helen
Guy Huston
Max
Paul Huston
Ray Huston
Clint Paisley
Ida Gordon
Mra
R. C. Wells
Charles
Walden Smith
Quietude Cited by Hi Ho Sage of Chinatown
Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown argues quietude is desirable. He says silence forces thought or sleep, both beneficial outcomes for those who remain quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Terrain Meaning Ground Causes Boundary Definition Confusion
A terse note explains that terrain is a French term meaning ground and discusses how surrounding terrain defines the ground or territory and surrounds a focal point within a boundary.
Social Highlights Dinner Honoring Los Angeles Guests at Stewart Home
A large Washington dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs George C Stewart and Mr and Mrs Fred L Stewart honored Mr and Mrs Ray Crittenden and Mrs Nine Webb of Los Angeles. Sixty four guests attended at 820 West Jefferson Street with summer flower table decor. The musical program featured William Stewart and Mr Crittenden with a variety of art songs and encores. Out of town guests included Hazel Albersor and Ester Weightman of Madison Wisconsin, and others from Cedar Rapids San Francisco Chicago Des Moines Cincinnati Milwaukee.
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Ray Crittenden
Nine Webb
Los Angeles
Calif
Fred L. Stewart
George C. Stewart
West
Jefferson Street
Washington
Jane Riecher
Jean Davis
Sara Lou Miller
Betty
Henrietta Stewart
Henrietta
Sara Lou
William Stewart
Mrs Wm Ingram Heads Riverside Auxiliary for 38
Riverside June 19 The Riverside unit of the Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion held its regular meeting at the new Lesson home with officer elections. Mrs William Ingram was re elected president, with Nose Dautremont first vice president Edward Muller secretary Leona Kucera treasurer Eva Thompson historian Al Walton chaplain and Karel for sergeant at arms. Also chosen were William Kucera Joseph Pailliotet and Joseph Kupka as executive board. Ingram named delegate to the State convention at Ottumwa in August with Edward Pushek as alternate. Installations set for July 21 after a pot luck supper. Lebeda Clear Wedding Josephine Lebeda and Vincent Clear married June 15 at St Michael Catholic Church Belle Plaine officiated by Rev Father Flynn. Bride formerly worked for Belle Plaine telephone Co. groom manages Riverside Mercantile Co. home in Riverside South Side. South Side club was en-
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Riverside
Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion
New Lesson Home
William Ingram
Nose Dautremont
Edward Muller
Leona Kucera
Edward Bushek
Eva Thompson’ Chapain
al Walton
Cc 3
Karel
Wiliam Kucera
Joseph Pailliotet
Joseph Kupka
Ottumwa
Edward Pushek
Lebeda Clear
Josephine Lebeda
Joseph Lebeda
Belle Plaine
Vincent Clear
Frank Clear
Oxford
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Father
Club Hosts Benefit Tea for Riverside Library
Mrs. Milt Wollrab hosted the S and C club tea for the Riverside library fundraiser. Guests included Mrs. June Harder, Mrs Crystal Steele, Mrs. Melosh Havel, Mrs. J. C Steele, Mrs Ed F. Havel, and many others. A library association member, Mrs. William Cres, spoke and thanked donors for the $4.20 to buy books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Wollrab
S and C. Club
Library of Riverside
June Harder
Crystal Steele
Melosh Havel
J. C Steele
Ed F. Havel
Jesse Havel
Verne Drosl
Floyd Fisher
Milt Sojka
Will Susby
Wilbur Chalupa
Social gathering at Mrs Wesley Prehoda’s home noted
A group of six members and several guests including Mrs Lou Nelson Mrs Paul Scherrer of Iowa City and assorted locals attended a roctal manner afternoon. The Alva Bell twins received two baby blankets as a club gift. The next meeting is planned for Mrs Victor Burich’s home in July.
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Wesley Prehoda
Lou Nelson
Paul Scherrer
Iowa City
Mary Hotka
Arthur Lorack
Lloyd Aubrecht
Melvin Havel
Mary Vissak
Mary Cox
Alva Bell
Club
Victor Burich
Wita-Wentin Girls Meet on Friday
The Wita-Wenta Camp Fire girls gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. George Dowell's home with six members one new member and two assistants present A short business meeting was conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dowell
Ss and Cs Club Plans Picnic and Tea Fundraiser
The S. and C. club met with Mrs. Worth Hartzell and, after sewing, voted to hold a picnic at Sunset Park on Sunday, June 26 for members and families. If rain, the event moves to the Schnoebelen home. A library tea is set for Tuesday, 2 to 4 pm with Mrs. Milt Wollrab hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Hartzell
Milt Wollrab
Sunset Park
Charles Schnoebelen
Marian Waters Leads Millson Circle Discussion
In Crawfordsville on June 18 Miss Ruth Barnes and Miss Maude Barnes hosted the Millson circle of the United Presbyterian church at a country home. Marian Waters led the meeting on the 60th anniversary of the Women’s Missionary magazine with contributions from Ruth Barnes Margaret Gault and Mabel Monson. Lorene Taylor sang with Margaret Gault on piano. Lois Hanna organized the entertainment and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Manners
Crawfordsville
Ruth
Maude Barnes
Millson
United Presbyterian Church
Country Home
Marian Waters
Women's Missionary Magazine
Ruth Barnes
Margaret Gault
Mabel Monson
Lorene Taylor
Lois Hanna
Bruce Taunn
Donald Zimmerman
Ted Maxwell
Carence Davis
Roger Scheussler
Davenport
Grant Edwards
H H Club Quilts At Afternoon Meeting In July Plans
Mrs Stella Shuman hosted the H H club with nine members present and guests from Washington and local residents. The group quilted on pink and white fabric and discussed hobbies in housekeeping and favorite flowers. A luncheon was served and plans were made for a July 4 picnic in the club park with the next meeting scheduled for July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Shuman
H. H. Club
Lewis Smith
Washington
Everette Beentlossem
Ada May
Velma
Evelyn Hoxworth
Iris Rath
Jean
Ruth Applegate
Doris Blanchard
Beenblosom md
Piensa
Mira Well Bell
Wellman Rebekahs Elect Officers for Six Months
At the regular Wellman Rebekah lodge meeting the following officers were elected for the next six months: Noble grand Mrs. Robert Adams vice grand Mr. Melle Enfield recording secretary Mr. Earnie Wetrieh treasurer Mrs. Theotore Zillmer. Fifteen attended and two Riverside candidates received degrees.
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Anne Kes
Anna Younkin
Gladys Bates
Kate Ingram
Mary Hartaler J MW. Younkin
Aljian Younkin
Herold Younkin
Qgarna Mope
June Laney
Pythian Sisters
Pythian Storter Lodee
Frank Wilson
Ice Cream Social Draws Crowd at Sunset Park Event
Priestley Crete club members and families held an ice cream social in Sunset park on Thursday evening. About 45 attendees enjoyed ice cream cake and strawberries before adults visited while children played on the swings and park apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priestlly Crete Club
Sunset Park
Honors and gathering captured in Dowell yard photo
Jean Mangold and Audrey Putman received holds and honors. Games were played and weeds gathered. A group photo was taken beneath a cherry tree in Mrs Dowell's yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Mangold
Audrey Putman
Rebekah Lodge Convenes for Louisa Muscatine Counties
The thirty seventh annual Rebekah Lodge convention for Louisa and Muscatine counties met in Grandview school, Columbus Junction. Officers included president Elia Reed and vice president Fannie Shrew, with routine ritual, reports, and a collection for Mason City home. The event featured music, dances, and a fancy drill by the Columbus Junction chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Rebekah Lodge
Louisa
Muscatine
Grandview
Elia Reed
Fannie Shrew
Olie Thompson
Ethel Colgar
Ruth Wier
Margaret Guthrie
Shrew
Jessie Lockwood
Wapello
Mason City
Mrs Eldin Bauer Feted at Shower
Mrs Eldin Bauer was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted Thursday at the home of Mrs Clark Bauer with Mr Frank Kleese as co host. Eighteen guests attended contests and created a booklet of household hints for the bride with pink and white decorations and favors.
Birthday Wishes Hit A Busy Day With Many Names
Albert Winga Jr and three year old Miss Thelda Tracy and Miss Teresa Kagan share birthdays. Bertha Kron of Richmond, Mrs Carl Peterson, Pauline Wlorang, and Richard Holmes also celebrate. Dr OO F Boller, Dale Atkinson, Raymond F Wilson, Opal Wilses, Marilyn Falk, and John Porter have birthdays today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelda Tracy
Teresa Kagan
Bertha Kron
Richmond
Carl Peterson
Pauline Wlorang
Richard Holmes
Dale Atkinson
Raymond F Wilson
Miss Opal Wilses
West Chester Pythien Sisters Announce Service and Social
The West Chester Pythien Sisters schedule an annus meotienal service for Sunday June 26 at 2 pm at the hall. The public is invited and all members are asked to attend. The U. P ehoreh youth plan an ice cream social June 19 on the church lawn to raise funds for a delegate to a Roove convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Pythien
Wen
U. P Ehoreh
Young Peoples Convention
Roove
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