Local News Roundup highlights and travel plans
Mrs Ruth Foley returns to New York after a five week visit with relatives and friends. Frank Miller of Mt Pleasant takes seven horses to the Keokuk Horse Show June 29 to July 1. Families visit Des Moines Veterans Hospital to see Tommy Tanner. Verla Boshart heads to Oakland after a two week stay with the Boshart family. Mrs Mary Roberts Berry and daughters depart for four months in Colorado. Florence Baird returns from Drake University for a weekend visit. office closed until August 1. Dr Etter and family plan a west coast trip with Barbara attending summer camp at Camp Norton in Dubois Wyoming. Mrs H A Engel travels to Cedar Falls for a week with Katherine Buxbaum. Jack Derby visits South Bend Indiana. Mr and Mrs Homer Hensley and Dickie travel to Tri Cities for a week then camp at Rock River near Oline.
Wead Family Attends Camp and Visits In Iowa Missouri
Mr and Mrs Robert Wead and daughters Beverly and Ardythe plus Janet Thompson travel to Mt Pleasant to enroll Ardythe and Janet at Pioneer Institute intermediate camp with Methodist young people from the district. Beverly plans to attend a Lacour evangelistic service in Winfield. The Weads will visit Rev and Mrs Theodore Bauer in Mt Pleasant. Mrs G F Baird and Florence drive to Rock Island to visit Mrs Bairds mother Mrs Lord. Mrs M E B De Lashmutt and son Millard go to Palmyra Missouri to visit her parents and Mr De Lashmutt and Maggie will join the family in a birthday for Mrs De Lashmutt's father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wead
Beverly
Ardythe
Janet Thompson
Mt. Pleasant
Janet
Pioneer Institute
Winfield
Wead
Theodore Bauer
YW Desk Recaps Parade Roles and Community Ties
The YW desk highlights participants in a recent bicycle parade led by Julie Kallous with Mary Margar et Whiene winning first prize for a rose adorned bicycle. Mentions Irene Wabbena leaving Washington and Eva Stevens visiting from Los Angeles, plus Shalla family travels and local news on members and activities at the YW. The piece notes Learn to Swim classes growing and a potluck dinner with new member Ravona Steele joining, ending with a call to sign up for summer swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margaret Whiene
Mary
Y. W. Desk
West Pointettes Meet at Home of J Griggs
The West Pointettes met with Jeaniene Griggs and Marcella Bowser as president calls the meeting to order. Members answered roll with Why I Should Take Health Examinations. Two members camped last week and shared experiences. Plans were made for a camp Friday evening at Mrs Andersons home. Mrs Eckles demonstrated home canning and freezing with two piano solos. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pointettes
Jeaniene Griggs
Marcella Bowser
Alderson
Robert Eckles
Mrs Steele Hosts Pink and Blue Evening Shower
Mrs Roy C Steele hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Clifford Steele. Guests included Barbara Peiffer Eleanor Swift Lechner Lyle Man gold Shockey Van Gorp and others. games followed with gifts delivered by Jimmy Steele and Bennie Kelley. Refreshments matched the pink and blue theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Steele
Clifford Steele
Barbara Peiffer
Norman Lechner
Eleanor Swift
Kenton Mangold
James Lyle
Jean Mangold
Warren Marston
Robert Swift
Lois Cuddeback
Alvin Horak
Cleo Shockey
Leighton Kelly
Starra van Gorp
Aurora
Jimmy Steele
Bennie Kelley
Bridal Party Dinner Before Nuptials at Payne Home
Mrs. Kermit Payne and Norma Payne hosted a bridal party dinner for 25 at the Payne home. Guests included the wedding party and helpers with Miss Payne and Mr. Blurnip seed set to speak vows at a four oclock Methodist church ceremony, followed by a reception in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Payne
Norma Payne
Lloyd Turnipseed, Jr
Glen Murphy
Nick Dittrich
Wilma Tait
Pat Patterson
Miss Payne
Blurnipseed
Tomorow
Fruit acids give berries their tart taste
Citric acid, responsible for sourness in lemons and oranges, is present in cranberries currants strawberries raspberries and many other fruits.
Social L Calendar notices to be in by ten a m
Social column calendar notices must arrive by 10 am. This item notes submission timing for this community page.
Porch Meal Ideas and Outdoor Dinner Tips for Summer
A feature on enjoying porch meals with the family in warm weather. It suggests tray service, simple dishes like tomato aspic, burgers with onions and noodles, and a pear pie, plus dessert ideas and a garden salad to suit porch dining. Includes practical tips for casual outdoor eating and a menu outline for cooling summer suppers.
Marriage of Ada Ridgeley and John Simmering in Springfield
Mrs. Ada Ridgeley aunt of Mrs. Everette Palmer wed John Simmering at her son's home in Springfield Ohio last Wednesday evening. The couple now reside at 608 East Jefferson. Mrs Palmer attended the wedding in Springfield for five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Ridgeley
Everette Palmer
John Simmering
Springfield
Ohio
E. Jefferson
Pallmer
Engagement Announced for Estelle Florence and Delno Wheeler
Mrs and Mrs Fred Stapp of Columbus Junction announce the engagement of their daughter Estelle Florence to Delno Wheeler son of Mr and Mrs Everett Wheeler of Wapello. The wedding will be held in the near future. A dinner party at the Lloyd Coon home celebrated three occasions including Adrian Valentino’s visit Helen Marston birthday and the Coon couple’s 10th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stapp
Columbus Junction
Estelle Florence
Delno Wheeler
Everett Wheeler
Wapello
Lloyd Coon
Adrian Valentino
Colton
Calif
Helen Marston
Coons
Woodrow Coon
Glen Bailey
Christian Church Women in Meeting
The Women's Council of the Christian church held their regular meeting at the church. Mrs. Etieine Spenser led prayer and Mrs. Leo Sturgeon gave the lesson Great Causes Make Great Men and reviewed the year's decisions. Officers were installed in a candlelight service with Mrs. Leslie Beenblossom as president and Mrs. Leo Sturgeon as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Etieine Spenser
Leo Sturgeon
Dorothy Putman
Sturgeon
Leslie Beenblossom
William Crayne
Bessie Tucker
Roy Kephart
Clive Gray
Carl Dallmeyer
Roy Minnis
John Jarvis
Everette Beenblossom
William Putman
Frank Gobble
T. C. Polk
Htteine Spenser
Wade Pence
Lee Hesseltine
Harold Jarvis
Council
Virgil Earll
Fred Burger
Charlotte Earls
Charles Anderson
World Call
Roy Randall
Joby Gary 2G
Harold Beenblossom
Bert Spangler
Harlan Neuhart
Ivan Hahn
Quick Ham Slice in Orange Clove Sauce
A simple ham slice baked in a sauce of water and brown sugar with orange slices studded with cloves. Creamed potatoes benefit from chopped dried beef mixed in, and sausage meat can be combined with egg and crams then baked with noodles.
Baptist Missionary Ladies at Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church met for their regular meeting Friday. One session was held early to finish garments for the mission field in Belgian Congo, with 40 garments completed. Devotions were given by Mrs. W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Belgian Congo
Friendship Club Hosts Ice Cream Supper at Wulf Home
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wulf and Elaine hosted a Friendship Club gathering at their Bethel neighborhood home Friday evening. Thirty five members and families enjoyed homemade ice cream and cake served by Mrs. Alvin Shaw and assistants Mae Gideon Mrs. C. J. Wolfe and Mrs. Mac Davis. Games and social time followed under the supervision of Mrs. Fred Donaldson and Carrie Davis. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Delbert Lewis on July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wulf
Elaine
Friendship Club
Hame
Bethel
Ning
Alvin Shaw
Mae Gideon
C. J. Wolfe
Mac Davis
Fred Donaldson
Carrie Davis
Delbert Lewis
Food Demonstration For Busy Bees Group
A freezing and canning demonstration was held at the home of Doris and Dorothy Guy Friday afternoon. Twelve members of the Busy Bees were present. The leaders showed how to can beans and cherries and how to freeze peas and raspberries. Group reports from those who attended camp followed, and songs were sung by the group after the reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris
Dorothy Guy
As the Stars Forever and Ever Playlet Highlights Service
P Moore read scripture from Mark and an article from The Secret Place. The program leader Rose Gilbert used the study book for this year and presented a playlet titled As the Stars Forever and Ever. Mrs Dodd Messer So Jka Burham Coddington joined, with Miss Gilbert and guest Mrs Lile Hayes attending the afternoon.
Homemakers Urged To Check Canners This Season
Ruth Foster, County Extension Home Economist, urges homemakers to have pressure cookers checked as canning season peaks. Bring full cooker without racks for testing of gauge and safety valve. Regular checks prevent unsafe operation and potential hazards if pressure rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
County Extension Home Economist
Farm Bureau Office
Miss Foster
Farm Bureau
McIntosh Crail Wedding at Home
Gladys Sarah McIntosh daughter of Mt. Pleasant's late Mrs. McIntosh and Hubert Crail son of the late J B Crail wed in a single ring ceremony at the bride's home on Sunday June 13 at 4 30 p m Rev James A Wilson officiated. Attendants were Leela and Florence McIntosh. A reception at Mrs M J Naughton's home followed with cake served by Charlotte and Sue Coen. They reside in Washington with out of town guests M J Naughton of Peoria Harold Young of Galesburg and Mrs Bess Coen and daughters Sue and Charlotte of Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Sarah McIntosh
McIintosh
Mt. Pleasant
Hubert Crail
J. B. Crail
James A. Wilson
Leela
Florence McIntosh
M. J. Naughton
Charlotte
Sue Coen
Washington
Peoria
Harold Young
Galesburg
Bess Coen
Sue
Favrifield
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Ruth Foley
New York
Ainsworth
Frank Miller
Keokuk
R. J. Tanner
Jack
Jane
John Beiderwieden
Veterans Hospital At
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Tommy Tanner
Verla Boshart
Oakland
Clarence Boshart
Clinton
Farmer’s Store
Mary Roberts Berry
Colorado
Sorden’s
David Letts
Washington, D. C
C. F. Letts
Grove Letts
Brown’s Garage
Florence Baird
Drake University
G. F. Baird
Preston L. Etter
Barbara
West Coast
Dubois
Wyo
Cornell College
Camp Norton
H. A. Engel
Gracehill
Cedar Falls
Katherine Buxbaum
Jack Derby
South Bend
Ind
Homer Hensley
Dickie
Tri-cities
Rock River
Oline
Florence
Rock Island
Mrs. Baird
Mrs. Lord
Julie Kallous
Julie
Janet Graff
Aewer
Sally Miller
Mariene Blick
Maxine Grone
Barbara Davidson
Donna Peters
Harriet Kunicx
Wilma Nickles
Eriene Hatcher
Barb Shannon
Linda Lee
Mr. Hill
Irene Wabbena
Irene
Eva Stevens
Los Angeles
Rev
M Irs. W. J. Stevens
Miss Stevens
L.I.F.E. Bible College
Edward Shalla
Shalla
Edgar Blick
Arthur Miller
Cambridge
Wheeling
W. Va
Delores Wallace
Jean Slickers
Wabash Ind
Ted Brown
Milwaukee
Wis
J. A. Rettela
Rettela
Lester Mack
Joan Fields
St. Luke’s Hospital
Davenport
Mrs
J. W. Fields
Jesse Moore
Crawfordsville
J. C. Cannop
Joe Klopfenstein
S. 4Th Avenue
Joyce Steele
Ravona Steele
J. Griggs
EVAR
SAL Flying Service
Rae Winter
Iowa
Louis
Chamberlin Bros
Mrs. Steele
Payne Home
Lynn Chambers
Verne Gallagher
Lynn
Priscilla Club
Alice Shaver
Hayride
Marge Redlingers
Mrs. Day
Helen Wittmer
Pythian Circle
Harry Davis
Just Us Club
J. H. Campbell
Ladies Golf & Bridge Association
Earl Loveless
St. James Circle
Ernie Kriner
Marion
Bethel Missionary Society
Anna Brown
Sunshine Community Club
Rolleail
Carl Schneider
Pilotburg
Merz. H. J. Club
James Shalla
C. Club
Lucille Kucera
Agnes Bowman
Lillian Fisher
Ethel Nicola
Patsy Fisher
Charivari
Max Owens
E. Washington Street
Owens
Ozarks
Christian Church
Women In Meeting
Baptist Missionary Ladies At Meeting
Busy Bee
Mrs. Lile Hayes
Stanley Rest Haven
West Monroe St. Washington
Eva L
Stanley
G. McIntosh
H. Crail
Bes
Professional Directory
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffrey Bidg
Theodore B. Bailey
Morrison Building
Ss. W. Livingston
Robert Day
Alttorneys
W. Main
George F. Morrison
G. Gifford Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Paul W. Shearer
Court House
Wendell L. Shaffer
Hotel Washington
Optometrists
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
F. G. Livesay
D. C
Spinal Distortion
Iowa Avenue
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