Ruth Barnes and Kenneth Olson Repeat Vows in Crawfordsville
Ruth Eva Barnes and Eldred Kenneth Olson wed in a four o'clock ceremony at the bride’s home in Crawfordsville with Rev. R. M. McCracken officiating. Grandfather Dr. g A. Barnes celebrated his 94th birthday as the couple exchanged vows before relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ruth Eva Barnes
T. Harvey Barnes
Crawfordsvile
Eldred Kenneth Olson
Decatur
Charles Olson
Apocahontas
R. M. McCracken
United Presbyterian Church
G A. Barnes
Monmouth
Picnic Dinner and Reception for Woman's Relief Corps in Saunders Park
Mt Pleasant hosted the first district annual picnic for the Woman's Relief Corps with over sixty members. A reception honored Iowa department officers and the Junior club aided. attendees included Mrs L R Baker and Viola Shepherd among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Baker
Earl Steele
Ernest Salladay
R.D. Page
Roy Brobst
R. J. Dawson
Mt. Pleasant
Woman's Relief Corps
Saunders Park
Department of Iowa
W.R.C
Department
Washington
Mary Ship
Westervelt Group Hosts Picnic at Sunset Park
Miracle Book club members and associates gathered yesterday at Sunset Park for a noon picnic. The Westervelt group includes Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stauffacher and children John and Betty, Margaret Marsh of Africa, and Doris Wageoner of India. Twenty six attended. They will speak at the United Presbyterian church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miracle Book Club
Sunset Park
Westervelt Group
Westervelt
Raymond Stauffacher
John
Betty
Margaret Marsh
Africa
Doris Wageoner
India
United Presbyterian Church
Bridge Club Meets at Joe Tobin Home
Twe Give and Take Bridge club met last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tobin east of Washington. Bridge was played at three tables and high score winners were Mr. and Mrs. Art Krause. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Frame of Brandon, former members of the club, were guests. During the evening the hostess served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twe
Joe Tobin
Washington
Art Krause
Dale Frame
Brandon
Cooperative Dinner Honors Fairfield Commander Taylor
Members of the Woman's Relief corps are invited to a cooperative dinner at Fairfield on Sunday June 29 to honor the newly elected department commander Mr. Taylor. Attendees include members from all patriotic organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Fairfield
Taylor
Potato introduction helps end European famines
Dr. J. A. Barnes and Mrs. W. P. McAfee lead a list of Iowa City and Monmouth residents including Ella and Wilda Barnes and Eva W. Nelson among others from Omaha, Cheyenne, West Orange, Greenwich, and Decatur noting the potato’s role in ending famines in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Social Calendar Highlights Local Women’s Groups
Friday schedule lists Presbyterian Ladies Aid with four groups led by Mrs. Harry Campbell Mrs. Harry Dye Mrs. Marsh Bailey and Mrs. Tom Gerdes. Baptist church missionary society hosts a 1 o'clock luncheon at the church with potluck, hostesses Iva Bales Mary Johnson and Mary Starr. Woman's Council of Christian Church meets at 2 15 p.m. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Harry Campbell
Harry Dye
Marsh Bailey
Tom Gerdes
Missionary Society of Baptist Church
Iva Bales
Mary Johnson
Mary Starr
Christian Church
Birthday Announcements Highlight Local Family Milestones
The column notes Barbara Kay Bishop turning one, Roger McKeown age 13, Edward Rees Winga age five, and several birthday mentions. It also lists three couples celebrating anniversaries Leigh W Soule 23 years Martin Brown 11 years and M C Delong 35 years. Additional birthdays include Alice Easter Miriam Ash Pilotburg Allen Atkinson Mrs Charles Clark A Chilgren Burlington and Elmer Graber Douglas and Virginia B Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh W. Soule
Martin Brown
M. C. DeLong
Alice Easter
Miriam Ashby
Pilotburg
Allen Atkinson
Charles Clark
A. Chilgren
Burlington
Elmer Graber
Douglas
Navajo Club Elects Officers At J Porter Home
Mrs J A Porter hosted the Navajo club gathering with seventeen members and two guests including Mrs Clyde Putnam and Mrs Jo Klopfenstein. New president Mrs Foster Bickel secretary treasurer Mrs W J Doncan and vice president Mrs Arthur Yard were chosen. A July 28 picnic was planned with husbands and guests to be entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Porter
Clyde Putnam
Jo Klopfenstein
Foster Bickel
W. J. Doncan
Arthur Yard
Nina Stutsman
Klopfenstein
Putnam
Accessory Bags Reflect Style And Utility This Summer
This season blends practicality with beauty as accessories reveal hobby passions and outfits. Underarm bags feature horse race embroidery for horse lovers, knitting bags pair purse style with felt and color trim, and a long print bag shows marine motifs for sailors.
Luncheon at Country Club Reported by Women’s Group
Thirty four women of the Country club attended a luncheon at the club house. Eleven women played contract golf in the morning with Mrs. A N Baldrige winning for most contracts. Nine women played golf in the afternoon and bridge at four tables with Mrs. T A Flenner high scorer. Golf and bridge are scheduled again next Wednesday and bridge players are asked to reserve by Tuesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Baldrige
T. A. Flenner
C. W. Stewart
Homemakers Club Meeting With Mrs Stan Foster
Nine members answered roll call with a Summer Drink recipe as Mrs. Stanley Foster hosted. The president conducted a short business meeting. July’s gathering will be with Mrs. Clarence Goff. Members sewed for Red Cross and enjoyed refreshments prepared by Mrs. Foster and assisted by Mrs. Hubert Redlinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Stanley Foster
Foster
Clarence Goff
Red Cross
Hubert Redlinger
Just Us Club Meeting at Mrs McClure Home
The Just Us club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. D W McClure's home with 12 members and one guest, Mrs. Ernest Garrett. Mrs. L F Warding and Mrs. Will Sickles organized games and bingo with prizes to Mrs. Marie Brock. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Harding and Mrs. E H Messer. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Pearl Parcell in two weeks, entertainment by Mrs. Willialm Beggs and Mrs. John Dodd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. McClure
Just Us Club
Ernest Garrett
L. F. Warding
Will Sickles
Marie Brock
Harding
E. H. Messer
McClure
Cotter Guild Meets at Dorothy Davis Home
The Cotter Westminster Guild met Friday evening at Dorothy Davis's home. After a brief business session led by Mrs. Jess Quigley in the president's absence, Mrs. Darold Jones conducted the devotional using the June Today. Mrs. M. C. Martin led a study on the Philippines and the West Indies. Mrs. Robeson presented stewardship thoughts and the Year Book of Prayer for June. A tray lunch was served by the hostess with Mrs. Hadyn Davis assisting. The next meeting is planned for June 10 at Dorothy Thomas's home with Mrs. Harry Boyd as devotional leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadyn Davis
Dorothy Thomas
Harry Boyd
Picnic Attendance and Society Notes From Cotter and Ames
Stanley Arthur presents the study program at a Gazette Picnic in Chautauqua Park. Cotter community members attend the Missionary Tea at Washington Presbyterian Church. Dorothy Davis travels with D. R. Jones and Rev and Mrs Robeson to Ames for Iowa Synod sessions. Mrs Peters welcomes daughter Ronnie Lou born at Bellevue Hospital. she is former Dorothy Work.
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Stanley Arthur
Gazette
Cotter
Chautauqua Park
Dorothy Davis
D. R. Jones
M. A. Robeson
Ames
Theda van Potter
Kalona
Collegiate Presbyterian Church
Washington Presbyterian Church
Edwin Richards
J. J. Jenkins
Richard Arthur
Darold Jones
J. M. Davis
Haydn Davis
Prep Official Resigns Clarinda School Post
DES MOINES Jack Slocum longtime Clarinda High principal and noted Iowa prep official resigns after 17 years. He serves on the Iowa High School Athletic Association representative council and may have been considered for executive secretary’s aide. Slocum joins his father managing Hotel Randolph drug store but will continue officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jack Slocum
Clarinda High School
Southwestern Iowa Prep
Slocum
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Representative Council
Randolph Drug Store
Simpson College
Des Moines University
Community notes from Havre social visits and gatherings
Havre society page lists numerous Friday Saturday and weekday visits. Names include Paul Jugenheimer Davenport Washington Elmer Mason Milton Coffin Harold Wilson Wittmer Westen and Barker families. Attendees travel from Mt. Pleasant Wayland Ottumwa and Des Moines to share meals, picnics, and casual calls with local residents.
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S. C
Moorman Manufacturing History From 1855 In Missouri
The Moorman Manufacturing company began in 1855 with a plant at Goring, Missouri by the father of E T Moor man and C A Moor man. It later moved to Quincy and has since expanded to a third enlarged location in this city.
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Moorman Manufacturing Company
Goring
E. T
C. A. Moorman
Quincy
Mrs Otto Swicki Hosts Fairview Aid Society Event
Mrs Otto Swicki entertains the Fairview Aid society this Thursday in a local community gathering. Georgia Ray Mehaffee visits from Des Moines to spend time with relatives. Maxine and Marjorie Hanley host a marshmallow roast at their grandmother’s home last week. Mrs Margit Barrett hosts relatives Tuesday. One of Mr Wilcox’s daughters is ill. Bill Hanley visited the Morgan house Sunday with relatives from Oskaloosa.
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MRA
Otto Swicki
Fairview Aid Society
Georgia Ray Mehaffee
Des Moines
Maxine
Marjorie Hanley
Margit Barrett
Wilcox
Bill Hanley
Morgan House
Oskaloosa
Mexican Jumping Beans
Mexican jumping beans are seeds housing insect grubs that cause the seeds to writhe and jump, similar to measuring worms, producing a lively display.
White House bans wine during Polk administration
During President Polk's term, Mrs. Polk's temperance stance led to no wines or intoxicating liquors being served in the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
President Polk
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Ruth Barnes
Kenneth Olson
Maudie Barnes
Ide
Olson
Pocahontas
Mary
Louise “Barnes
Louise
Dana Barnes
Anna Mae White
Mendelssohn
Louise Barnes
Crawfordsville High School
States University of Iowa
Hawkeye
Pocahontas Hirth School
State University of Iowa
Alpha Chi Sigma
A. EK. Stalev Manufacturing Co
Decatur, Ill
Lyla
Wayne
Merle
Ben Olson
EB. JT. Davies
St. Louis
M. E. Barnes
Mildred
Bridge Club
Gyr
Barbara Kay Bishop
Hugh Bishop
Roger McKeown
Edward Rees Winga
John Winga
Virginia B. Wright
Navajo Club
J. Porter
Milady
Stan Foster
Cotter Guild
Milwaukee
Wonder Land
Heart of the Rockies
Pacific Northwest
Yellowstone
Spokane
Lakelands
Grand Coulee Dam
Seattle
Mt. Rainier
Olympic Peninsula
Puget Sound
Alaska
W. C. Bell
Washington, Iowa
The
Milwaukee Road
H. J. Abbott
Stephanie
Stephen
Osceola
Iowa
Portsmouth
N. H
Prep
Clarinda School
Leningrad
Russia
Petrograd
Havre
Lewis Hering
Walter Westen
Barbara
Frank Stransky
Leydia Horak
Near Wellman
FE. Q. Mason
Wilmer Lauderman
Leslie Beenblossom
Martin Wester
Hiram Wester
Noble
Ss. C. Wittmer
Charles Cannon
Mae Cannon
Gardners
Etta Reeves
Tackenberg
Oscar Gardner
Will McBride
Mrs. Tackenberg
Fred Eisele
Lee
Lee Hesseltine
Joe Frakes
Joe
Frakes
Frank Pratt
Walter Weston
Elmer Mason
Oscar Jugenheimer
McBride
Leona Edgar
Howard
Ottumwa
Keith Lord
al Hahn
Joe Graber
Taylor Stout
Carl Jarvis
Packwood
Paul Mc.Clintiee
Bonapart
Jesse Stouts
Inez Graber
Barbara Jean
Sam Wittmer
Juanita Hering
Quincy, DL
Nira
J. B. Hanley
Washington Beverage Company
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