Fortnightly Club yearbooks for 1933 34 at library
Fortnightly Club announces 1933 34 yearbooks ready for members to secure at the library. The book lists officers committees and sections across eleven departments including Home Art Bible Child Study Literature Garden Music and Public Affairs with varied programs and guest speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Clow
W. B. Dupuis
Walter L Graves
Lloyd JF. Morrison
W J. Masson
Nettie McLaughlin
Orville Elder
R. Ff. Davis
Green Squire
H. H. McCleery
P. L. Etter
Claude Tucker
C. H. Pauls
P. G. Widmer
Earl Simpson
E. Kunath
J. H. Peet
Carol Forgey
Eva Denny
Edna Mercer
Department of Public Affairs
Bible Department
Frank L. Wilson
Stolen Love Between Joan Hastings and Curtis Barstow
In Sausalito Joan Hastings and Curtis Barstow face a false newspaper engagement and an anonymous letter claim. Curtis doubts, yet Joan asserts pride and love, while Maisie frets as the town pressures the couple amid scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Los Angeles
Shorty Carter
Rinter
Seattle
Joan
Joan Hastings
Curtis Barstow
Francine
Miss Hasiings
van Fleet
Sausalito
Curtis
Maisie
Gerald
Kitty
Johnnie
Lyla Barstow
Crank
Waeet
Delta Dek bridge club meets for afternoon play
The Delta Dek bridge club gathered Wednesday with ten members and two guests. Ruth Norris won high score as bridge was played at three tables and lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Dek Bridge Club
Frank Trotter
Ruth Norris
Gladys Evans
Olive Arthaud
Nellie Dodder
Victor Masson
Just Us Club
Pionto
Will Kos
Sunset Park
Mae Hopengardner
Will Sickles
Kos
Betty Kolesick
Evelyn Nebergall
Witches and Prosecutions Through the Middle Ages
A Colier's Magazine reflection notes that medieval witch burns led to widespread executions. The piece laments the era as one of humanity's darkest periods, citing rampant condemnations of innocents in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Collier’s Magazine
Rain Helps Fight Chinook Chinch Bugs Across Iowa
Reports from Des Moines and southern Iowa describe soaking rains and overcast skies reducing heat while aiding farmers in battling chinch bugs. Gas drips distributed in infected fields at Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Ayr, sold cheaply to kill pests. infestations reported in Mahaska and Eddyville areas as temperatures hover near normal with a possible rise to 95 in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Ayr
Ringgold
Mahaska County
R. E. Woodford
Grover Oldham
Eddyville
Tom Oldham
Cedar
No Blood Lost With Sigh
A medical note asserts that sighing does not cause blood loss. A sigh is described as a deeper breath followed by quick exhalation, an involuntary expression of fatigue or emotion.
Rells Mawatians To Perform At State Theater This Week
The State theater announces Rell's Mawatians eight Hawaiian artists will appear Sunday and Monday. Bells Hawaiian troupe led by Princess Les, famed Hula interpreter, returns after successful tours on vaudeville circuits. Management says this is the best Hawaiian act Washington has seen, bringing prestige and strong audience interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les
L'Sublix
RKO
Fourteen Iowa Dry Officers Lose Jobs in Furlough
Des Moines reports that fourteen members of Iowa prohibition enforcement, including Deputy Administrator Glen A. Brunson, will be furloughed Saturday as part of a four million dollar federal economy program. The move affects staff in Des Moines Fort Dodge Ottumwa Davenport Council Bluffs Mason City and other offices, with Brunson’s duties reassigned to Homer F. Wood. Brunson has served twenty years in law enforcement and would have marked his twelve year anniversary in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Pardee Youtz
Iowa City
Drama Department
Iown Federated Women's Club
Amana
Stone City
Iowa
Eldridge
Des Moines
Glen A. Brunson
Frank Wilson
Fort Dodgela
Robert Y. Ford
St. Paul
Homer F. Wood
Brunson
Southern Iowa
Sephus Cronkhite
Vance Park
Maurice Wickham
James Day
William Whitteberry
Ottumwa
Warren Plasters
Davenport
George Masten
Council Bluffs
Edna Hayes
Fenographer
Wellsman Youth Confesses to Theft at Braden Home
Harold Whetstine fourteen confessed to stealing a ten dollar bill from Dr. A. L. Braden's residence and admitted smaller prior losses totaling about four dollars while employed there. He spoke before Mayor W. S. McIntosh and Marshal William Kelly at Braden's office. about half the money has been recovered and charges were not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sausalito
Gerwin
Dolores
Joe
Emporium
Heller
Miss Gerwin
Braden
Oldest Known Will From Egypt Dates to 2500 B.C.
Path finder Magazine notes a papyrus will from ancient Egypt detailing a priest leaving all property to another priest. The document demonstrates early testamentary disposition and use of papyrus among Nile region priests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Nile
Pathfinder Magazine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roger Sherman
C. C. Wilson
R. H. McCleery
Clara Huber
R. G Cherry
United Presbyterian Choir Loft
By Hazel’ Livingston
Mee
Barstow
Ben
Kennedy
Hart
Goat Island
Miss Graves
Margaret Graves
Washington County Hospital Nurses’ Alumni Association
Ivan Shaffer
Beth Ralston
Galveston
Texas
Miss Ralston
Creesurer
Cedge Dunbar
Eureka
Eureka Ladies Aid Society
Ward Easley
Kola Club
Kolah Club
H. J. Schoonover
Helen
Inez
Owa
la Monila
Rell
Mawatians
Robert Montgomery
Sally Pilers
Madge Evans
Triumph
Penney’s
Wellman
Aan Ay
Washington, Iowa
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