Harmony Club hosts morning coffee and plans summer social
Harmony Club members gathered at Mrs William McConnell Sr home for coffee with guests Mrs Edna Dowell Mrs William McConnell Jr and Mrs Coopman. President Mrs Raymond Carter led a business meeting and members shared hobbies. An ice cream social is planned for July 2 at Mrs John Wheel s home.
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Harmony Club
William McConnell
Edna Dowell
William McConnell Jr
Coopman
Raymond Carter
John Wheel
Scott Wilcox
Francis McConnell
Bethel Missionary Society Holds July Meeting
Ten members met with Mrs Ed Cady and Mary Gideon presided in the president's absence. Co-hostess Mrs Dean Sandburg led devotions. Mrs Lloyd Foster hosted. Outreach questions were reviewed by Mrs Charles Alvine and Mrs Charles Rothlisberger. The group will send articles to a Tennessee school and an Indiana hospital. The July meeting will feature a children’s program at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Missionary Society
Ed Cady
Dean Sandburg
Lloyd Foster
Charles Alvine
Charles Rothlisberger
Mary Gideon
Steve Wiggers
Irwin Wulf
Tennessee
Indiana
Grace Hill Ladies Aid holds meeting at community building
Mrs. Nelson Woodford chaired the Grace Hill Ladies Aid gathering on Wednesday afternoon with committee members Mrs. Harland Johnson Mrs. l. L. Hayes and Mrs. Keith Mc Clelland. Music included piano solos by Sandy Hayes and Gretchen Miksch and an accordion solo by Carla Corpman. Progressive bingo was led by Mrs. McClelland and Mrs. L. L. Hayes. Refreshments were served after the program. Next meeting set for July 10 at 1 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Woodford
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Harland Johnson
L. L. Hayes
Keith McClelland
West Chester Woman's Society Study Group Meets
The West Chester Woman's Society of Christian Service Study Group met at Mrs. Marvin Yoder's home Wednesday afternoon with eleven members and one guest. Leader Mrs. Eldin Bower led a June themed discussion by reading and sharing reflections.
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West Chester
Woman's Socety of Christian Service
Marvin Yoder
Eldin Bower
Social Calendar Notices Postponed and Planned Gatherings
Social calendar items include a postponed Thursday Homemakers Ice Cream Social and family night at 6 30 p m at Country Club with napkins and silverware requested. Baptist Woman's Mission Society 7 30 p m at Baptist Church general meeting. CWF Christian Church general meeting 7 30 p m. U P Church Mr and Mrs Class picnic 6 30 at Bob Wiley's pasture bring wieners bread covered dish beverage and table service rain site at church. Odd Fellows and Rebekah Social and Dance with Tournament of Roses pictures at 8 30 p m.
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Homemakers Club
Country Club
Baptist Women’s Mission Society
Baptist Church
CWF
Christian Church
U. P
Bob Wiley
Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Tournament of Roses
Victor Bowen
Bob Vincent
Dutch Creek
McCurdy
Fremont
Glenn Gordon
Washington
Crawfordsville
Leanora Banks
Ray Wehrs
Gretters
Fairfield
Micheal Augustine
Fred Zieglowsky
Joel
Linden Statler
Kansas City
Wehr
Archie Augustine
Micheal
Florene May
Monmouth
Ollie
Terry Dann
Donald Curtis
Ronald
Bobby
Columbus Junction
Dale Dawn
Dale
L. F. Duwa
Mother Bowen
Keota
Will Augustine
Crawfordsville Lions Plan Future Events
In Crawfordsville on June 26 the Lions Club welcomed Rev. W. J. Fowler who plans to transfer his membership from Victor. Arvid Anderson reported on the state convention in Council Bluffs. Plans were set for Ladies Night on July 8 with barber shop quartet music. The club discussed updating the blood bank records with Dr. E. P. Herrmann in charge. Dairy Queen contest finals will be July 19 during the annual pony show. local queen sponsorship efforts were assigned to Kenneth Rhea, Lowell Israel, and Harold Miller. John McNeill will chair the local contest. Myral Smith showed Florida travel slides while Merle Twinam and Guy Mitchell provided refreshments.
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Crawfordsville
W. J. Fowler
Lions Club
Victor
Arvid Anderson
Council Bluffs
Barber Shop
Blood Bank
E. P. Herrmann
J. H. Jones
Kenneth Rhea
Lowell Israel
Harold Miller
John McNeill
Myral Smith
Florida
Merle Twinam
Guy Mitchell
Gardens Fruits and Flowers Weekly Extension Column
The County Extension Office furnishes a weekly Gardens Fruits and Flowers column offering practical horticultural tips and seasonal advice to local readers. It covers planting schedules, pruning guidance, pest prevention, and plant care tailored to regional conditions.
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County Extension Office
Early garden cleanup and pest battle advised by Iowa horticulturist
Horticulturist Ed Cott of Iowa State College says true gardeners are fighting weeds pests and disease while expanding plantings. He urges planting early maturing sweet corn varieties in 65 to 75 days and removing old vegetables and vines to curb disease harborages and make room for new crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cott
Iowa State College
Mulching Tips for Long Season Crops and Weeds
The notice advises using pea vine mulch around tomatoes peppers eggplants cucumbers and melons to conserve moisture aid weed control and keep weeds from seeding. It urges shallow cultivation to save moisture and avoid root damage and notes strawberry and raspberry beds can be renovated now with guidance from Iowa State College pamphlet 224 Growing Strawberries available at extension offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Pinch Rasberries Shoots Now for Better Next Year Yields
Garden tip advises pinching or clipping the top 4 to 6 inches of new raspberry shoots to improve yields in the following season. This technique targets black and purple varieties to encourage fruiting growth and stronger canes.
Roses Benefit From Fertilization After Downtime
The note advises fertilizing roses that have not been fed for 3 to 4 weeks to restore growth and beauty.
Farm Exhibits At Iowa State Fair Offer 1800 Prize Pool
Des Moines notes a state fair contest awarding over 1800 in cash prizes for farm exhibits. Individual farmers must grow all produce on one farm and displays will be equally sized. Competitions split into northern central and southern districts with points for quality arrangement educational value and adaptability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Fair Board
Woman Fulfills 17 Year Quest To Earn Bachelor Degree
Adri enne Lavalle of Woonsocket finally received her bachelor’s degree from Providence College School of Adult Education after interruptions for marriage motherhood and home duties, a journey that began in 1940 and ended long after.
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Providence
R. 1
Adrienne Lavalle
Woonsocket
Providence College School of
Correspondent Struggles to Find Time for Hardscrabble News
Mrs. James Bowen reports a busy week with farm chores and family visits. She notes missed news as gardening and orchard tasks dominated days. The column lists multiple local visits, cherr y picking, and gatherings from Brigh ton to Keota with friends and relatives.
Feathers Create Giant Peacock Fan Interviewed
A craftsman assembled a peacock feather fan using over 200 individual plumes. The article notes the intricate work and calls the display a striking example of festive adornment.
On The Record Hospital Admits
Hospital records show Mrs. Mary Harvey of Washington admitted yesterday for surgery and John Crone of Wayland admitted today for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harvey
Washington, Surgical
John Crone
Wayland
West Chester Celebrates Local Birthdays
Birthday congratulations go to Mrs. L. R. Baker Mrs. William Putman Ronald Bryan Rees T R Poore Mrs W E Pearson Harold Milam and Patty Louise Butler all of West Chester. Twins Arnold Everett and Allan Maurice Thompson turn 13 today.
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L. R. Baker
William Putman
Ronald Bryan Rees
T. R. Poore
West Chester
W. E. Pearson
Harold Milam
Patty Louise Butler
Arnold Everette
Allan Maurice
Clyde Thompson
Joe Knotek Attends Oskaloosa Field Day
Martha G Thrashers Prairie Flower reports Joe Knotek and family joining field day near Oskaloosa on a Saturday. The piece lists numerous relatives visiting from Decatur Illinois and Brownstown Illinois, church groups, picnics at Sigourney park, and local.family gatherings across several towns in Iowa. Multiple reunions, church events, and travel notes are described, including the Ohden family from Denver and Vaughan relatives in Mt. Pleasant.
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Martha G. Thrasher
Prairie Flower
Joe Knotek
Oskaloosa
Edward Goldsborough
Patty Ann
Peggy Jo
Tommy
Decatur
Jennie Goldsborough
Brownstown
de. Reeves
Reeves
John Witthoft
Circle II of
Presbyterian Church
Fred Reid
Berean
PFSS
Richard Leet
Oskaloosa Baptist Church
Sigourney Park
Carl Hawkins
Carol Leet
Prairie Flower Group
Wayne Knapp
Robert Darbyshire
Darbyshire
Sanders Park
Mt. Pleasant
Richard Ohden
Harry
Denver
Colo
William Finke
Kinross
Paul Hoffman
Holly
Scotty
Kansas City
C. C. Reeves
Hoffman
Clayde Knupp
Washington
Stanley Knupp
Ottumwa
Wayne Knupp
Sara
Susan
Richard Knupp
Clayde Knapp
George Bartholomew
Earl Smith
Myrna Cave
Don Cave
Cathy Egger
Arnold Egger
Rock Island
Bonita Rae
Linda Ruth
Janet Sue Miller
George Miller Sr
George Miller Jr
E. and R. Church
Council of Churches of Washington
Local News Briefs Include Hospitalized Boy and Travel Updates
Mrs. John Beenblossom reports her grandson John William Moriarty underwent a hernia operation today and is at St. Francis Hospital in Freeport Illinois. Families from Freeport Monaca and Rockford visit relatives while planning summer moves and travels across Iowa Nevada and Washington State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beenblossom
John William Moriarty
Homer Moriarty
Freeport
Ill
St. Francis Hospital
Mr . Moriarty
Wm. Koltovich
David
Debra
Monaca
Penn
Cedar Rapids
County News Briefs Fired
Maynard B. Peck was fined $500 and costs in district court this morning by Judge R. Gooder. He was convicted for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. This was Peck's second offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard B. Peck
R.gooder
Peck
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Edgar Stewart
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Mary Ann Lamansky
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Joan Voorhees
Grace Hill
Mrs. Yoder
Martin's
Crawfordsville Lions
Mrs
Marian Waters
West Side Square
Pastry Shop
Central Park
Florists
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Mrs. James
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Allen Fickling
Allen
Jerry Finerty
Verne Kelly
Paul
Sandra
la Mesa
Calif
Lyle Wilcox
James Reschly
Dale Richards
Bohumil Kos
Nellie Kos
Martha
FE. C. Hinkle
Jeremy Hinkle
Carl Hinkie
New Jersey
Minneapolis Heart Hospital
Robert West
Billy
Adella
R. E. Shannon
Margaret Stump
Ronnie
Muscatine
Stephen DeWayne Hopping
Wayne Marston
Robert Hopping
Vinton
Mr. Hopping
Mrs. Hopping
Lake Okoboji
Jesse Linch
Mello
Martin's Modern Cleaners
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Toca
Mary
Marilyn
William Prebys
H. F. Bleifus
Galesburg
Black Hills
South Dakota
Bleifus
Geneva Preby
Richland
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Garden of the Gods
Mesa Verde
Pikes Peak
Painted Desert
Petrified Forest
Disneyland
King’s Canyon National Forest
Yosemite National Park
Reno
Carson City
Nev
Washington State
Canada
Charlie Harvey
Clara Davies
Ethel Palmer
Seven Falls
Skyline Drive
Continental Divide
Mina Brannen
East Mo
Harry Kandell
McFarlane
Claude Woods
Minnesota
Glen McFarlane
Ted Bailey, Jr
Waterloo
Chambers
Ted
Coca-Cola Co
Burlington
Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc
Burlington, Iowa
Ivan Norton
Haight Building
U. P. Church
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