Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Sets June Meeting
Mrs. Eugene Cutler of Des Moines, president of the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs, called a meeting for June 29 and 30 at the federation's Hotel Fort Des Moines headquarters. The session will set plans for the new administration and outline changes to fall and spring council meetings, October district conventions, and the speakers bureau.
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Des Moines
Iowa Daily Press Bureau
Eugene Cutler
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Fort Des Moines
Cuter
Fred Lovrien
Spencer
Francis EK
Whitely
Webster City
John W. Watzek
Davenport
Henry W. Spaulding
Grinnell
EB. F. Armstrong
Fort Dodge
Henry C. Taylor
Bloomfield
John Fox Lake
Shenandoah
William Milchrist
Sioutx City
Galen Tilden
Ames
William Larrabee Jr
Clermont
Eugene Henely
Grinnells
H. C. Houghton, Jr
Red Oak
Cutler
Ralph Tallman
Creston
Taylor
Conservation
Leon K. Knight
Decorah
Frank Payne
Centerville
Lyla Green
Blanche Wirgate
George Pritchard
Onawa
Max Mayer
Frederick W. Weitz
Iowa Club
Upper Mississippi
Washington News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Upcoming Weddings
Relatives in Washington receive word that Mel Logan, former county clerk now in California, is in a serious health condition. Mrs. E C Kecke and Miss Vera Keck of Orlando arrive for a few weeks visiting Anna Keck Keene. Crowds, shoppers, and travelers are noted across town with several local residents attending weddings and family visits.
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the Evening Journal
Washington
Mel Logan
Washington County
California
Reister & Son
E. C. Kecke
Vera Keck
Orlando
Florida
Auto
Mrs. Negus
J. D. Burrell
Hospital Admissions Report From Fredonia and Riverside
Mrs Ida Bullis of Fredonia North Dakota was admitted yesterday for medical care. Charles Kinsey of Riverside was admitted yesterday a victim of heat prostration. Mrs Bernard Walker was admitted last night for a major operation.
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Ida Bullis
Fredonia
N. D
Charles Kinsey
Riverside
Bernard Walker
Girl Cleared of Arkansas Killing in Lone Oak
Bernice Felton freed to return to Rockford Illinois after a jury acquitted her of the murder of Victor Gates. Her sweetheart Lester W Brocklehurst was sentenced to die in the electric chair August 27.
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Lone Oak
Ark
Bernice Felton
Rockford, Ill
Victor Gates
Lester W. Brocklehurst
Randolph Brown Nuptials Reported in Center ville
Bernice Brown and Charles Randolph were married in a double ring ceremony at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Mott R. Sawyers officiating. The bride, attended by sister Virginia Brown, wore a pink accented white chiffon dress and was joined by friends from Center ville and Des Moines for a reception at the Lunch Box. The couple will reside in Omaha after Mr. Randolph’s promotion to Burlington Bus Co.
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Centerville
Lowegian and Citizen
Bernice Brown
Charles Randolph
Journal
Grace Arthur
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Randolph
T. W. Brown
Des Moines
Charles William Randolph
Omaha
Burlington Bus Co
Mary Robinson
Harry Ferguson
Nell Crone
Warren Stewart
Lou Arthur
Iowa
Francis Ochler
Moravia
Norma Biggie
Quincey
Camp Fire Girls Review Week of Activities
Nawakahmoka Camp Fire girls met Tuesday at Mrs. A. E Atchison to test for ranks. Eleven girls and one guest Ellen Margolin of Yankton South Dakota attended a picnic in Sunset Park Wednesday evening. Beads and ranks were awarded after the council fire. Saturday morning the group held a bake sale at Washington cleaners to conclude the week.
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Nawakahmoka Camp
A. E Atchison
Hostess Honors Prudence Edwards at Crawfordsville Gathering
Mrs. Ivor Davis entertained ten women at her country home in Crawfordsville to honor Mrs. Prudence Johns Edwards of Portland Oregon. The event featured reminiscences and homemade ice cream and cake. The Women’s Foreign Missionary society met later with Mrs Daisy Huber leading study on Present Trend in the Missionary Enterprise.
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Ivor Davis
Prudence Edwards
Crawfordsville
Prudence Johns Edwards
Portland
Oregon
India
Mrs. Rich
DeLonge
Birthday Celebrations Across Community This Week
Miss Virginia Wright and Miriam Ashby celebrate birthdays today while Allen Atkinson turns fifteen. Mrs Elmer Graber Mrs Leigh Soule and Mr and Mrs Harry L McConnell have anniversaries. Birthdays and anniversaries continue for Mrs Vic Westphal Lloyd Lovelett O L Samson L R Baker with dates noted for tomorrow.
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Elmer Graber
Douglas
Harry L. McConnell
Lloyd Lovelett
Oo. L. Samson
June Luncheon and Missionary Meeting of Baptist Women
The June luncheon and missionary meeting of the Baptist ladies was held at the church with 16 members and 1 guest, Mrs Mae Bentley, attending. Plans were made to send articles to the Kodiak Baptist orphanage after its home burned.
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The
Baptist Ladies
Mae Bentley
W. D. Booth
Bessie Brown
R. A. Warner
C. BR. Yard
Matthew
Will Moore
Baptist International Airways
Kodiak Baptist Orphanage
Kodiak
Alaska
Howard Messer
Ed Grayson
Davenport
Cy Bush
A. W. Yard
Mary Starr
Will Sickles
J. N. Dodd
W. Long
Notable Meeting Notes With New Member Added
Fifteen mothers and twenty children attended the gathering. Favors featured an American flag in firecrackers. Harry Bauer is set to lead the next meeting on July 17. The group now has twenty two paid members, with Mrs. Duvall and Mrs. A. W. McBlain as leaders.
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Harry Bauer
Duvall
A. W. McBlain
Chemistry teaching post at Tipton Junior College filled
Clifford Bauer leaves Watertown to teach chemistry at Tipton Junior College. Mrs Shields plans a recital with Helen Nifeegher and Cath Erin Hoover in Washington. Robert McBlain hosts visitors from Au dubon and Oska loosa. he leaves June 17 for Boulder for ten weeks of summer school. Rhine brothers from Washington DPD visit the McBlain home.
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West Chester
Clifford Bauer
Watertown
D. D
Tipton Junior College
Helen Niffeneeger
Catherine Hoover
Washington
Henry Shields
Chris Jenson
Swisher
Rock Island
Wanda Ruth Smith
Phil Magnuson
Stella Larson
Audubon
Robert McBlain
McBlain
Boulder
Colo
University of Colorado
Carrie Dewitt
Oskaloosa
A. W. McBlain
Heiserman
Jeanette of
Wellman
The Loquat Tree Description and Uses
The loquat is a small tree in the rose family native to Japan and China now grown in many subtropical countries. It grows about 12 feet high with thick evergreen leaves and fragrant woolly white flowers. The pear shaped fruit is used for desserts and jellies while the large seeds flavor tarts and cakes.
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Japan
China
Gazette Force Holds Picnic at Junction
The Columbus Junction Gazette annual picnic for retirees, former employees, and friends took place at Chautauqua Park on Friday. The Standard Bearers attended a district convention at Ft Madison Friday. Priscilla Club hosted by Mrs Charles Hanft and Mrs E W McWilliams Friday evening. Twelve members attended. Regene Badham celebrated her sixth birthday with friends including Nadine Lord Patty Williams Eu la Mae Allen Flora Boulton Joyce Orris Mary Ramsdale Garnet McConahay and Elma Marie Stinson. Call on Mrs Cutkomp neighbors visited Mrs Benjamin Cutkomp for her birthday. she cannot leave her home.
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Columbus Junction
Priscilla Club
Charles Hanft
E. W. McWilliams
August Foss
Regene Badham
Nadine Lord
Patty Williams
Eula Mae Allen Flora
Boulton
Joyce Orris
Mary Ramsdale
Garnet McConahay
Elma Marie Stinson
Cutkomp
Benjamin Cutkomp
Columbus City
Rebekahs Plan Annual Convention in Riverside
Riverside hosts the twenty eighth annual District No 92 Rebekahs convention on June 30 at the Masonic hall. Officers include President Fannie Meeks and Vice Presidents Kate Ingram Anna Kos with Secretary Anna Younkin and Treasurer Mary Heertzler. Morning session starts 9 30 with welcome address by Meeks and flag ceremony. Luncheon by the ladies aid society. Afternoon balloting speeches by Zirneri lodge 58 Wellman and Iowa City address by Caroline Darby. Evening session at 7 30 features Decce work and social time with refreshments.
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Riverside
Rebekahs
Masonic Hall
Fannie Meeks
Kate Ingram
Anna Kos
Anna Younkin
Mary Heéertzler
Olivia Silabaugh
Wellman
Kalona
Methodist Church
Ladies Aid
Ciety
Fceabon
Iowa City Rebekah Lodge 416
Oxford and Cambridge Universities Distances Shown
Oxford University is located in Oxford, about 52 miles from London. Cambridge University lies in Cambridge, roughly 58 miles from London.
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Oxford University
London
Cambridge University
Cambridge
Luncheon for Lutheran Ladies Aid in Tanner Home
Four birthdays marked a Thursday luncheon for Lutheran Ladies Aid at Mrs. R Tanner's home with seventeen women at four rose decorated tables. Honored guests Mrs. Leo Cross Mrs. Walter Oecetjen Mrs. R G Wessler and Mrs Luis Schroeder each brought a guest. Bridge followed decorations and committee help included Mrs Elmer Guenther Mrs Axel Anderson and Mrs J T Ostrus.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
R. Tanner
Leo Cross
Walter Oecetjen
R. G. Wessler
Luis Schroeder
Willing Workers of Brighton Tea Meeting and Club Notes
The Willing Workers club held a 4 tea at Mrs Marjorie Beauchamp home on Wednesday afternoon with Dr M L McCreedy speaking on Cancer Equality. The Equally Quilting club organized a park picnic Wednesday afternoon and Helping Hand Club hosted by Mrs Lulu Johnson on Friday afternoon.
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Brighton
Willing Workers Club
Marjorie Beauchamp
M. L. McCreedy
Equality Quilt Club
Lulu Johnson
Missionary and Aid Meeting Held With Mrs H Coakley
Twenty members and one guest attended the joint Missionary and Aid meeting of the Christian church yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Hiram Coakley. Georgia Larson led devotionals and Glenn Holden spoke on The World of Friendly Missions from World Call. Refreshments were served by four hostesses. The next meeting is scheduled for September 24 at Mrs Clarence Brown’s home.
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A. L. Young
Missionary and Aid
The
Christian Church
Hiram Coakley
Georgia Larson
Glenn Holden
World of Friendly Missions
World Call Magazine
Dill Boileau
Emily Ross
World Call
Coakley
Dill Beoille
Wednesday Study Group Hosts Social Hour Club
The Wednesday Study club entertained the Social Hour club at the country home of Mrs. Mary Jones. Guests included Mrs. T. H. Jones, Mrs. Hind erman of Wapello, Mary Frances Thomas of Cotter, and others from Crawfordsville and Iowa City. Miss Emma Watkins performed monologues and spoke of her work and books.
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Crawfordsville
Mary Jones
T. H. Jones
Margaret Hinderman
Wapello
Mary Frances Thomas
Cotter
Ruth Jones
Neola
Jace Smith
Mediapolis
Lillie Anwyl
Isabelle
Newell Chapman
T. R. Reece
Federated Clubs
Iowa
Emma Watkins
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Social Calendar Items and Host Details
Social calendar notes listing Prise Ha club with 2 80 p m at 3065 Hast Madison Street hosted by Mrs. Carl Hedges. Rosemary club event in the evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lievyd Srout. Bethel Missionary society reschedules to 2 p m. Sunshine Community club meets in the afternoon hosted by Mrs. Glenn Beenlos som.
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Prise‘Ha Club
Carl Hedges
Madison Street
Rosemary Club
Lievyd
Bethel Missionary Society
Siniwain
Louise Keaney
Sunshine Community Club
Glenn Beenlossom
Clara Henderson Missionary Meeting in Westchester
Clara Henderson W. H. M. S. met at Mrs. W. B. Rittenhouse on June 1 with fifteen members and one guest. Mrs Coffey led devotions, Mrs Mesila participated, and a year report was presented with a demonstration. An apron containing 14.68 dollars was displayed. Officers were elected: President Mrs Boyer, VP Mrs Gardner, Secretary Mrs Neflinger, Treasurer Mrs Steward, etc. The next meeting will be with Mrs McBlain on July 16. Installation was planned.
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Westchester
Clara Henderson W. H. M
J. D. Dayton
Alma Thomas
R. G. Cherry
J. EB. Kunath
Firs
R. & Brown
J. 1D. Dayton
Vie
Remps Ham
Eher
Clara Huber
George Brinton
Julia Cavender
J. W. Baker Corps Holds June Meeting West Chester
The J. W. Baker corps of the W. R. C. met in West Chester with one new member initiated. The relief committee reported 54.50 in aid including food and clothing. Mrs. Claudia Voore reported on the department convention in Davenport June 2 23. Plans were made for four socials and the corps recently presented a school flag.
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West Chester
J. W. Baker Corps
Relief Committee
Claudia Voore
Department
Davenport
Sponsor Club Teas for Riverside Library Fund
Mrs. Carl Craig hosted the final of eight teas for the Riverside library fund at her country home drawing thirty women. The Ss. & CC club had forty-two attendees at Mrs. Milt Wollrab’s home. Other teas occurred at several members’ homes with the Y social club meeting there. Total proceeds reached $18 for children's books purchases and the library board thanked the women for support.
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Riverside
Carl Craig
Riverside Library Fund
Ss. & CC
Milt Wollrab
RK. IT. Marner
E. F. Blythe
Beauty Contest at State Wednesday
Arrangements are under way at the State theater for a bridal beauty contest to select a representative from Iowa towns to go to the Iowa state fair. The winner earns a share of 500 dollars coach prizes with all expenses paid. ballots at theater doors decide the winner by popular vote.
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State Theater
Washington
Iowa
Hudson Bay Inland Sea Debate Grows
Readers argue that Hudson Bay is not a bay but an inland sea, prompting experts to clarify geographic classifications and historical terminology. Local historians weigh in on cartographic definitions and the implications for regional naming conventions.
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Hudson Bay
Year’s WorkITs Reviewed Friday in Some Mission
Twenty one members of the Woman’s Home Missionary Society gathered indoors despite 100 degree heat for a year’s end meeting at Mel Byron Snider’s home. Officers were nominated by the committee and to be installed at a September gathering after one more session.
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Womans Home Missionary Society
Mel Byron Snider
George Brinton
Endim
R. G. Cherry
John Bergquist
Lyman Bunce
T. F. Barter
D. P. Brindley
R. E. Brown
Ainsworth Social Clubs Host Meetings at Homes
The Kensington club met at Mrs Jennie Roaster's home Wednesday afternoon for socializing and fancy work with a one course luncheon. The PD A P club gathered with Mrs Mie Carson for an afternoon of visiting and refreshments. The Methodist Aid Society met in the church parlors Thursday afternoon with a small attendance and brief business session followed by tea.
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Ainsworth
Kensington Club
Jennie Roaster
PD. A. P
Mie Carson
Tvtetee
Party At HasKine Residence Hosted By Miss Lucille Coon
Miss Lucille Coon hosted a gathering of about eight couples from Washington at her HasKine area home last evening. Guests enjoyed a treasure hunt and various games and contests before refreshments were served.
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Lucille Coon
Washington
Haskine
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