Social News Roundup From Presbyterian Women and Local Lodges
Presbyterian Womens Organization circle met Friday at 1 pm for a luncheon at Mrs. Fred E B Reid home with 18 members and 3 guests. Activities included poetry a devotional calendar and a lesson on sickness and health with several helpers. The Loyal Women’s Class of the Baptist church met with 12 members in attendance. Rebekah Lodge reported eight sick calls and announced travel emblem practice for June 27 with a Monday night rehearsal. District officers for 1958 were listed with names and positions. Friendship meeting planned at Belle Plaine next Tuesday. Family night for Rebekah and Odd Fellows set for June 28. Initiates four candidates Olive Goodwin Viola Bradshaw Keith Williams Jr and Keith Williams Sr. Refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle TL
Presbyterian Womens Organization
Fred EB. Reid
William J. Grossheim
Reid
Charles Wiley
Dorothy of
Roy Stewart
Lorene Cox
Mildred Kupka
Grace Miller
Archie Kauffman
Wellman
Madeline Anderson
Ruth Williams
Leona Gardner
Madaline Anderson
Leona Kos
Carrie Reinart
Lisa Brock
Belle Plaine
Washington Lodge
Rebekah
Odd Fellows
Olive Goodwin
Viola Bradshaw
Keith Williams
Circle 11 WSCS Meets in Methodist Parlor
Circle 11 of the WSCS gathered Friday night in the Methodist church parlor with Mrs. Paul Shearer giving the welcome. Dana Crawford led devotions and Enid McConnell performed a piano solo while accompanying Gordon Morris singing I Believe. The Rev Donald Frank discussed camping methods and Christian growth opportunities. Mrs. Robert Wead led a short business meeting and Mrs. Warren Dare read the year’s WSCS history. Sixty attendees enjoyed punch and cookies served at a decorated table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Methodist Church
Paul Shearer
Dana Crawford
Enid McConnell
Gordon Morris
Donald Frank
Robert Wead
Warren Dare
Jim Larson
Circle 11
Dorothy Nelson Celebrates 14th Birthday Party
A birthday party was held at the Carl Nelson home Friday afternoon for Dorothy Nelson who celebrated her 14th birthday. Attendees included Ruthie Cram Charlotte Wulf Mrs Richard Longer Sylvia Ann Marlene Ferrell Carol Donna Wilson Janice Marilyn Hessel tine Ruthie Longwell Marilyn Ann Robertson Shirley Norma Blodgett Janice Keller Betty Wah of Burlington and Sandra Carla Nelson. After the gifts were opened refreshments were served by Dorothy's mother and sister Sandra. Mrs Carl Nelson hosted a family birthday supper Friday evening for Dorothy and her grandson Billy Nelson who turned one. Billy is the son of Bill and Mrs Bill Nelson of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Nelson
Dorothy Nelson
Ruthie Cram
Charlotte Wulf
Richard Longer
Sylvia Ann
Marlene Ferrell
Carol
Donna Wilson
Janice
Marilyn Hesseltine
Ruthie Longwell
Marilyn
Ann Robertson
Shirley
Norma Blodgett
Janice Keller
Betty Wah
Burlington
Sandra
Carla Nelson
Dorothy
Billy Nelson
Billy
Bill Nelson
Washington
Co operative Luncheon Marks Year End Meeting
Mes Herold Jarvis hosted a Group One CWS closing luncheon at her home on Friday. Attendees included Mrs Glenn Holden CWS president Mrs Etieine Spenser president elect Mrs John Jarvis and Mrs Carlyle Smith. Table decor featured red roses in white containers. Mrs Dow McDaniel led the business meeting and roll call. A Bible verse on love was read. Members signed a card for Mrs Fred Burger. Lesson leader was Mrs Hattie Schrader. Special articles were reviewed by Mrs Price Roberts Mrs McDaniel and Mrs William Putman. Punch was served with Mrs McDaniel presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Herold Jarvis
CWS
Glenn Holden
Etieine Spenser
John Jarvis
Carlyle Smith
Dow McDaniel
Fred Burger
Hattie Schrader
Price Roberts
McDaniel
William Putman
Sip and Sew Club Meets at Mrs Gamon Home
Ten members gather Wednesday afternoon at Mrs John Gamon’s home with two guests and eleven children present for social crocheting and mending. A card is signed for hospitalized Mrs Howard Witting and plans to join a first aid class are discussed. Mrs Gamon is assisted by Mrs Harold Gamon, and the July meeting will be hosted by Mrs Don Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sip and Sew Club
John Gamon
Howard Witting
First Baptist Church Class Holds Sunset Park Hamburger Fry
Twelve members and families of the Christian Builders Class met at Sunset Park Friday evening for a hamburger fry. Ralph Stout presided at the business meeting and Anna Snodgrass led devotions. The rest of the evening was spent in visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Builders
First Baptist Church
Sunset Park
Ralph Stout
Anna Snodgrass
Funeral services for Nate C Crawford
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Sherman’s Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Brehmer in charge. Burial followed in Ainsworth Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Marriage license issued to Richard Eugene Elefson of Mt. Pleasant and Beverly Jane Mills of Washington by the Clerk of the District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Eugene Elefson
Mt. Pleasant
Beverly Jane Mills
Washington
District Court
Social Calendar Notices Requested by 10 a.m.
Community events and club meetings listed for Monday to Wednesday. Includes Teenage Cotton Ball, DeMolay, Masonic Temple gatherings, garden department tea, Rose Tea, Ice Cream Social, Y Wives coffee, Rosemary Club, golf and luncheon, and Bethel Missionary Society activities with notes on times and places. Some entries include host names and call for RSVP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Mother's Circle
Verle Gallagher
Earl Booth
White Shrine
H. A. Grenawalt
Keith Norton
Rolland Taylor
Rosemary Club
George Horn
Country Club
Bethel Missionary Society
Ed Cady
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Births and dismissals listed for area hospitals
Yesterday at On The Record Hospital a son was born to Mr and Mrs Sam Neff of Richland. Dismissals include Donald Allender of Crawfordsville and Robert Kneer of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Neff
Richland
Donald Allender
Crawfordsville
Robert Kneer
Washington
Birthday congratulations reach local residents
Birthdays today go to Maynard Brown Mrs G N Barclay Archie Edward Godwin Mrs R B Grubb Mrs C D Booth of West Chester Tom Butler Stephen Douglas Custer and Regina Hayes, with well wishes from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Brown
G. N. Barclay
Archie Edward Godwin
R. B. Grubb
C. D. Booth
West Chester
Tom Butler
Stephen Douglas Custer
Regina Hayes
Iowa Extension promotes late asparagus harvest and cucumber varieties
Horticulturist Ben Vance of Iowa State College says central Iowa should stop asparagus by June 15 for next season quality, with southern regions earlier and northern areas through about June 20. He notes mid June cuts reduce next year’s yield. advises mulch, and lists cucumber varieties Smoothie, Ohio MR-17 and MR-25 while stressing mosaic resistance and proper iris transplant timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Vance
Iowa State College
Iowa
Vance
Ohio
Lack of Smallpox Cases Creates Problem of Accurate Diagnosis
Medical scientists warn physicians may miss smallpox in rare cases as immunity from childhood vaccination wanes. A 14 year old died after misdiagnosis as chickenpox, prompting calls for ready reference texts, strict quarantine, rapid diagnosis, and immediate public health notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delos Smith
United Press
New York
United States
Kenneth D. Rogers
Arthur M. Harmuth
School of Public Health
University of Pittsburgh
Technical Journal of the American Academy of General Practice
No Opposition In East German Voting
About 12 million East Germans vote Sunday for unopposed candidates in municipal and provincial councils. The Communists claim results similar to 1954 with 98.41 percent turnout and 99.46 percent for unopposed National Front candidates. Western observers see it as a controlled election with no yes or no option on ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
National Front
Local residents report travels and family visits
Miss Ruth Minor attends summer school in Boulder. Mrs. H. M. Putnam visits Cleveland with her mother Mrs. W. A. Holland returning to Wash. Chuck Luckenbill leaves for Unified Underwriters in Indianapolis after Harvard graduation. The Luckenbill family stays with relatives in Iowa and Radcliff College dorms. Other items note travel to Phoenix for hospital duties, Cedar Rapids nursing duties, and WSCS summer school attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Minor
Washington High School
Boulder, Colo
H. M. Putnam
T. L. Holland
Cleveland
Ohio
W.A. Holland
Washington
Chuck Luckenbill
Unified Underwriters Inc
Indianapolis
Harvard
Chuck
Lester Luckenbill
Cherry
Mary Ellen
Radcliff College
Frances McConnell
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Mrs
Francis McConnell
Holden the World Traveler Turns Collector of Antique Sculpture
Hollywood star William Holden, famed globe trotter, has built a major art collection from seven overseas trips. His holdings include a 2,500 year old Egyptian head, a Siam Buddha, Greek pottery, South Sea primitive pieces, pre Columbian figures, and a 650 B C Greek wine jug. He values sculpture over paintings and plans to pass on the collecting bug to his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aline Mosby
United Press
Hollywood
William Holden
Movietown
Holden
Billy Wilder
Paramount Studio
Siam
Greece
South Sea Islands
Mexico
B.c
Holden Buys Artful Relics on World Movie Tours
During his round the world trip Holden bought a Tang dynasty horse in China while filming Love Is A Many Splendored Thing, a Kabuki dancer figure in Japan, and other sculptures in Mexico and Ceylon. He says the purchases satisfy his heart and artistic imagination, not investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Kwai
Sam Spiegel
Holden
China
Boots Malone
Mexico
Japan
Old Friends Visit at U P Home and Nearby Guests
Mrs Anna Blake hosts callers including Mr and Mrs Oscar Schantz of Villisea Iowa and daughter Nola Schantz of Omaha Nebraska. Dr and Mrs W M Hughes entertain their daughter Mrs Paul Flick and children Peggy John Mary and Patty from Battle Creek Michigan. Miss Ethel Weed visits from Iowa University Summer School. Revs Paul Schnake and family of Caseyville AI join. Schnakes to camp at Lake Darling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Blake
Oscar Schantz
Villisea
Nola Schantz
Omaha
Neo
W. M. Hughes
Paul Flick
Peggy
John
Mary
Patty
Battle Creek, Mich
Ethel Weed
Iowa University
W. T. McIntyre
Illinois
Paul Schnake
St. John E. and R. Church
Caseyville, AI
Schnake
MelIntyre
Schnakes
Lake Darling
Acton Town Clerk Breaks 101 Year Tuttle Rule
In Acton Massachusetts Harlan E. Tuttle resigned ending a 101 year family line. Charles M. Macrae assumed the clerk’s post succeeding Tuttle after a long family tenure spanning three generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Mass
Tuttle
Harlan E. Tuttle
Charles M. Macrae
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Jean Robertson
Sis Dulany
Sara Morrison
Gin Lemley
Barbara Steele
Mrs. Bush
Cy Bush
Loyal Women's
The
Baptist Church
Nelson
John Kurtz
Bertha Hartman
Minnie van Meter
Lois Turnipseed
Rebekah Lodge
Helen Hesseltine
Noble Grand
Circle
Ted Bailey
F. T
Adisonce
Wolf’s Flower Shop
SIP
SEW
Gamon
County Extension Office
Pasuhame
Paul R
Horak
Sellers & Wagner Insurance Agency
Glover Bidg
Chicago
Benjamin C. Willis
International Sound Photo
Martin's
Professional Directory
Henry B. Bailey
West Main St
Court House
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffry Bidg
Stewart & Shearer
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
East Washington
Livingston & Day
S. W. Livingston
Robert Day
Everett Meeker
West Marg St
George F. Morrison
Gifford Morrison — Lawyers
J. C. Penney Co
Morrison & Morrison
Edmond D. Morrison, Jr
Edward J. Lyons
Assoc
Morrison Bldg
No. Side Square
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
P. L. Etter
John W. Lemmon
D. D
Lemmon Jewelry
F. W. Warner
Madison
Harry Ramseyer, Jr
Phoenix, Ariz
Blessed Sacrement Hospital
R. E. Shannon
Long Beach
Calif
Phil Weldin
Sylvia Wilson
Indianola
Simpson College
Weldin
Wilson
Junge Welt
Communist Party
Neues Deutschland
Germany
Ton
St. Louis
Nick Dittrich
Dittrichs
Arkansas
Bill Boshart
Philadelphia
Ralph Charbonneaux
U. P
Langley
Philco
Anco
Spowitin
Utra
Colere
North
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