Women Installation and Community Club Notices
The Women's Home Missionary Society installed new officers at Mrs. R. G. Cherry's home with Mrs. Clarence Jacobs as president and Mrs. F. R. Mauthe as treasurer. Baptist Missionary meeting drew 33 attendees with a program of readings singing and talks. Various church and community group activities followed including picnics at Sunset park and social club gatherings with local families and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
R. G. Cherry
Cherry
J. D. Dayton
H. M. Shaver
PF. & Mauthe
Priscilla Junkin
Clarence Jacobs
Clayde Knupp
Frank Kurtz
Lyman Bunce
Remps Hampsher
F. R. Mauthe
Julia Cavender
E. BE. Cline
Baptist Missionary Society
Ed Grayson
Cy Bush
Will Mayo
Betty Payne
Wilma Thompson
Marjorie Vinz
R. CC. Wilcox
Tillie
Charlotte Campbell
Jessie Misel
Charlotte
A. A. Vinz
Elizabeth Vinz
Rev
Nora Marsh
A. E Reeves
Mary Scranton
Bert Yard
Ed Squire
Ralph Scott
Statler
Iowa Ballroom Attracts Out Of Town Patrons
About sixty-five couples attended the weekly dance at the new Iowa Ballroom last night with many visitors from surrounding communities. Strait's Ambassadors, an eleven piece orchestra from Davenport, is billed for next week and a stage rework is planned this week. The floor was in very good shape and improving with every dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Strait
Ambassador's
Davenport
Miss Carolyn McLeery Hosts Breakfast for Guests
Miss Carolyn McLeery entertained seven guests at nine oclock this morning. Out-of-town guests included Miss Sevilla Boice of Kansas City and Miss Marion Willis of Rensselaer Indiana. Breakfast in the sunroom featured animal crackers and decorations supplied by her nephew Dickie McLeery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn MecCleery
Sevilla Boice
Kansas City
Marion Willis
Rensselaer
Indiana
Miss McCleery
Dickie McCleery
Morning Sun W R C Picnics at Sunset Park
The Woman's Relief Corps at Morning Sun spent a day picnicking at Sunset Park to welcome new Morning Sun resident Mrs. Roy Jackson and her family. Washington visitors included W R C president Mrs. A B Sehmoeller and press officer Mrs. Laura Longwell. Morning Sun locals attending listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Morning Sun
Sunset Park
Roy Jackson
Jackson's
Jackson
Washington
A. B. Sehmoeller
Laura Longwell
Katie Lane
Dave Kerr
F. A. Harris
Earl
Ruby McDowell
Lois McDowell
Veda Maxson
Church and group notices announce social events
The Prairie Flower Mission Circle announces homemade ice cream and cake at the church on Tuesday evening June 28. The Ainsworth Epworth League plans an ice cream social on Thursday evening June 30 at 8 every welcome at the Chas Rademaker home four miles northwest of Ainsworth. The Knights of Columbus hold a regular meeting on June 27 at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
Ainsworth Epworth League
Rademaker
Ainsworth
Revolution in Siam Reported by Bangkok Legation
Reports to the state department confirm a Siamese revolt led by army and navy officers aiming to establish a constitutional monarchy under King Prajadhipok. The present king's throne appears not in immediate danger, according to Kennett F. Potter, American chargé d affaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Siam
State Department
Bangkok
Kennett F. Potter
Prajadhipok
Iowa issues May building permits totaling 71 new homes
Des Moines reports 71 new residences approved in May across 16 Iowa cities with projects valued at 231,895 dollars. Remodels cover 298 houses costing 77,755 dollars. New residences built in May 1931 numbered 144 costing 535,958 dollars, while 815 remodeling permits were issued last May for 79,762 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
INS
State Department of Health
Rosemary club hosts social at Wal ker home
The Rosemary club will be entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Dell Walker. The Booster club meets with Mrs Oral Norman on June 28 Tuesday afternoon. Regular Damascus Shrine No 10 meeting June 28 at 8 p.m. Social hour follows. Visiting members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Club
Dell Walker
Oral Norman
Gee, Jarrard
Delbert Darnell
Damascus Shrine No
Lois Ochs
Bridge
Boyd F. Stoutner
Seattle
Washington
Mary Louise Stewart
Zana Heath
Sioux City
St. Mary’s
Frank Flander
Flander
Kate Singmaster
Walter Stoutner
Wilson Park
Steling Hubbard
Iowa
Stoutner
Sterling
George Klett
Alvin Bohrofen
Kate Sehmitt
Vera Singleton
Future Club
BE. C. Cady
Alice Hamilton
Emma Randolph
Dewey
Deweys
Swartzendruber
Eli Swartzendruber
Fanny Helmuth
J. K. Yoder
Dan J. Miller
Lloyd Rensberger
Chris Yoder
Katie
Harold and Curtis
Eemerson Rogers
Carl
Carolyn
Wilson Rogers
Roy Rensburger
Ruth
Jake
Myron
Leonard
Virginia
Stanley Bush
Edward Martin
William
Emerson
Amy
Charles
Robert
Russell
John J. Swartzendruber
Mary
Mary Yoder
John King
Doris Marie
John Mark
Clark Gingerich
Rolla Swartzendruber
Joe W. Erb
Carol Ardis
Keith Arvin
A. C. Gingerich
Cecil
Evelyn
Norman Schrock
Cleland
Vina and
Howard
Jason Yoder
Marjorie
Wilbur
John Doyle
John Y. Yoder
Irving Bender
Wilma
Wallace and
Delmar
W. K. Yoder
Paul
Ethel
W. M. Yoder
Ona
Rollie
Velma
Cordelle
Lloyd Yoder
Mary Vaughn
K. J. Yoder
Orphan
Catherine
Nira
John Schlatter
Mabel
Glenn
Warren
Mahion Noebel
Wayland
Maynard M. Brenneman
Darlene Fern
Donna Marie
Lola Jean
Edgar BE
Williamsburg
Noah Brenneman
Marilyn
John Friesen
Mary A. Swartzendruber
Frank
Alva Miller
Jordan
Freda
Joe C. Brenneman
Mary Ellen
Mildred
Harvey A. Swartzendruber
Gail
J. G. Boller
Helen
Martin
J. A. Boller
Harold Bontrager
Treva Marie
Loa von
George Gingerich
Verda and
Freeman
Sarah Swartzendruber
Grace
Rozetta Roup
Kalona
Community Meetings Schedule for Wednesday
The Kolah club meets with Mrs. Logan Ahrens Wednesday afternoon. Eureka Ladies aid society meets with Mrs. Leona Finch Wednesday afternoon June 29. Woman's Missionary society Bethel church meets with Mrs. Donald Brown Wednesday afternoon June 29. Country club ladies plan Golf breakfast at 7 30 adding reservations by calling 531 blue before Tuesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Kolah Club
Logan Ahrens
Eureka Ladies Aid Society
Leona Finch
Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel Church
Donald Brown
Country Club
Blue
Hennums Cancel Debts At Sloan Store
In Sloan Iowa on June 25 Mr and Mrs James Hennum general store owners cancelled all debts owed to them totaling about 75000 debts ranged from cents to 1000 and included secured accounts Some were current others years old and some were uncollectible The couple sent debtors letters explaining the cancellation to ease economic hardship and avoid fuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Iowa
James Hennuin
Hennums
Paving Contracts Let by State Highway Commission
The state highway commission will let contracts July 6 for over 330 miles of paving in Hamilton Wright and Hardin counties including sections on U S highway 20 from Williams through Alden to Iowa Falls and on primary road 10 from Goldfield to the east junction with primary road 15. Bids are requested for grading on primary road 204 near Garden Grove and on road 145 near Thurman, plus gravel surfacing on primary road 3 from Leones to the Wayne county line and on road 169 to the Missouri line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Hamilton
Wright
Hardin
State Highway Commission
Williams
Alden
Iowa Falls
Goldfield
Clarion
Decatur County
Garden Grove
Thurman
Fremont County
Leonesat
Wayne County
Mt. Ayr
Missouri State Line
Rotary International closes 23rd convention in Seattle
Delegates wound up their week long session in Seattle as officers for the coming year were announced. Canon W Thompson Elliott spoke on Rotarys task in the present crisis. Next years Rotary international convention will be held in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Rotary International
Canon W. Thompson Elliott
Leeds
England
Rotary
Boston
Iowa Board to Seek Lower Rates at Chicago Hearing
Iowa board of railroad commissioners will push for lower livestock and grain freight rates before an Interstate Commerce Commission panel in Chicago. They argue 1931 rate hikes drove business away and cite Iowa farm shipments totaling over 4.5 million hogs 650000 cattle and 500000 sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Commerce Commission
Henderson
C. B. Ellis
Knute Espe
Iowa Cooperative Livestock Shippers Association
Charles F Hearst
Lows Farm Federation
Iowa Board
First General Issue of American Stamps
The first general issue of American postage stamps appeared in 1847, with earlier provisional issues created by individual postmasters in several cities.
Farmers organize Lafayette township for the Farmer's holiday
In Wilson park Lafayette township members and Keota residents gathered to plan township organization for the Farmer's holiday led by temporary chairman Roy Stead and county officials. Gilbert was chosen permanent chairman to recruit members and the meeting ran late into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Lafayette Township
Wilson Park
Roy Stead
Otto Kitzman
What Cheer
Galen Weaver
Warren Smith
Gibson
Mr. Hazen
Iowa
Keokuk
Washington
Cilbert
June Meeting of the W C T U Elects Officers
The June meeting of the W C T U featured lesson by Ella Weller on the year book and elected officers for the coming year led by president Mrs. K E Miller and other posts. A July park meeting and picnic are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Popham
Ella Weller
KE. D. Miller
Harold G. Ross
Elmer Bh. Yoder
John
Irkey
Lewis Zillmer
Lee Messenger
Moneta
Nort Messenger
Tom Messenger
Donald Warren
Albia
Tom
Homer
Clean Fun Club
Jesse James
Bernice Brown
Methodist Sunday School Enjoys Jolly Party at Ramsey Home
The Methodist Sunday school held a Wednesday afternoon party at Mrs. J N Ramsey’s home. While visiting they stemmed gooseberries for the Lindle hotel and raised a nice sum for their class treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chis
Methodist Sunday School
Sunset Park
Irene Reed
Harold Booth
J. N. Ramsey
Lindle Hotel
Thousands flock to receive Pope Pius XI blessing in Dublin
Thousands of women from all ages and classes crowded Phoenix Park in Dublin to receive the pope’s blessing delivered by Cardinal to mark the 31st Eucharistic Congress, according to JNS dispatch from Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Phoenix Park
Pius XI
Local society and church events summarized
The week review notes missives from relatives visiting in the region, town socials, and upcoming nuptials. Entries include Alma Brindley's Chicago trip, a church institute in U P church, a tri-county clerks meeting, a U P church youth convention with 99 attendees, and Washington fall festival cancellation due to funds. It records W L Smith's 92nd birthday, Florence Peterson and Roger Sherman wedding arrangements, and moving plans for the couple. Mrs C W McLaughlin hosts a Fortnightly Club breakfast to discuss yearly plans. The report mentions Wade Gardner's post op recovery, the Y M C A goodwill European trip by Dick McCleery and Henry Bailey, National Education Association attendees from Washington, and marriages Frances Jugenheimer and John Mapel Jr. at Lancaster Missouri. Milburn McKay gives a linen shower for Edna Mae Hartman prior to her wedding to Coach Guy Carlton.
Braves Slump Deepens as Phillies Rally in NL
The Boston Braves slump worsens with ten losses in 14 starts, narrowing their margin in the NL standings. Brooklyn Dodgers’ Hollis Thurston wins his fifth straight, while the Phillies surge to fourth place after an 11 to 6 rout of the Giants. Chuck Klein reaches 103 hits as the Pirates beat the Reds 4 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Braves
Bill McKechne
Pittsburgh
Phillies
Cubs
Brooklyn
Hollis Thurston
Dodgers
Hack Wilson
Giants
Walloping
Chuck Klein
Jim Mooney
Sam Gibson
Lloyd Waner
Pirates
Cincinnati
Meine
Wixey
Grantham
Reds
Chapel AME Sunday Service Schedule
Shorter Chapel A M E offers Sunday school at 9 55 A M preaching at 11 00 A M and Christian Endeavor at 4 00 P M Pastor Rev C S Spears leads the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
C. S. Spears
Masonic Lodges Schedule Regular Meetings and Officers
Lodges Washington Lodge No. 26 A M and A M holds regular meetings the first Friday each month with Glenn Mace W M and A W Yard secretary. Damascus Shrine No 10 W 8 of J meets fourth Tuesday monthly at Mason ic Temple rooms with Mrs Grace R Twinam W H P and Mrs J W Bidwell W Scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. M
Glenn Mace
W. M
A. W. Yard
Damascus Shrime
Masonic Temple
Grace ER. Twinam
J. W. Bidwell
W. Scribe
Neighborhood gathering notices and a cardinal blessing mass
Local residents hosted and visited at several homes including the Beranek Pryble Kallaus and Klein households. A large crowd, about 250 000, attended a mass where the Cardinal received the blessing on a white and gold throne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Harry Malichky
Raymond Benell's
Ed Pryble
Ed Kallaus
Ed Beranek
Fred Klein's
Glen Kallaus
Harry Horak
Velma
Melo Beranek
Wm. Beranek
Joe Beraneks
Charley Sojka
Raymond Benell
Charles Kallaus
Lauri
Local Passenger and Freight Train Schedule Notice
Train schedule lists No 88 Local Freight daily except Sunday at 11 35 A M No 1 Passenger Train DOF onnesegamen No 81 Local Freight 1 12 A M Eastbound Train 8 leaves Washington Local 4 48 P M Train 26 leaves Washington Southwest City 1 40 A M No 92 Local ca ities a m Monday Wednesday Friday All Passenger Trains Daily W C Bell Agent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DOF Onnnesegamen
California
Paso
Brighton
Fairfield
Eldon
Belknap
Centerville
Seymour
Allerton
Princeton
Spickards
Excelsior Springs
Liberty
L. Goodlander
McKay
Washington
W. C. Bell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wellston Social Club
Leola Hotle
Mary J. Turnipseed
Christine Yordy
George
Nora McKinstry
Art Dawson
Rosella
Bessie Harvey
Mary Turnipseed
Florence Smith
Shalom
M. E
T. F. Barker
William Beggs
Charlie Welsh
Ina Shaffer
J. T. McFarland
Esther Essley
Havre
Kermit Jones
Warren Davis
Aaron Stafford
Charles McKkay
Charles McKay
Lloyd McKay
Edpna
Mark Hartman
Edna Mae Hartman
Jane Godfrey
Miss Hartman
Guy Carlton
Margaret Livingston
Ja Boller
Miss Carolyn McLeery
Os On
Journal
W. D. Dwyer Bailey
Northeast Corner Square
T. J. Pease
Court House
Penney
John W. Applegate
City Hall
State Theatre
Ralph W. Thompson Insurance
Bailey
Lemley & Yard Insurance
Washington National Bank
East Main St
Provident Mutual Life Ins. Co
Philadelphia
H. W. Hyde
Dist
Black
Livingston & Eicher
W. Livingston
FE. C. Eicher
West Main St
Chiropractors
Chas
Brown
Preston L.epter
D. O
Lemmon’s
Plumbing Ream & Carson Plumbing and Heating
Iowa Ave
Jones Funeral Home
Sherman’s Funeral Home
OC. E. Bassler
K. of C
J. M. Kelley
G. K
Robert E. Lee Hotel
Keota Kate B. Glover
Culture Club
Germany
London Magazine
Ulster County Gazette
George Washington
Free Public Library
James Wilson
United Presbyterian Church
H. W. Gordon
Walter Randolph
Hartley
Lottie Brent
Cedar Rapids
Wilson
Webster
William Reed
James Randolph
Lena
Mr. Randolph
James M. Wilson
Alma Brindley
Ticia Patton
Mst
R. R. Board
B. M. Richardson
U. P. Church
W. L. Smith
East Third Street
Florence Peterson
Olds
Roger Sherman
Melvin Gingerich
W. A. Cook
Weat Main Street
C. W. McLaughilin
R. L. Coulter
Melvin Williamson
Kikader
Wade Gardner
Iowa City
J. K. Gardner
Inlaw
C. A. Speer
Dick McCleery
International Y's Men's Club
Henry Bailey
Washington Club
Althea Montgomery
J. H. Peet
J. A. Taylor
National Educational Association
Atlantic City
N. J
Miss Montgomery
R. P. Taylor
Frances Jugenheimer
John Mapel, Jr
Lancaster
Lou Jugenheimer
J. 8. Mapel
Lexington
Milburn McKay
Boston Braves
Shorter Chapel
Arthur Beranek
Cesetan Oe
Apache
Golden State Lim
Golden State Limited
Washington& Oskaloosa
Herman
Ambulangh
West Main Street
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