Descendants of White Adams Field Reunion Held
Fifty nine descendants of Sarah White and Joseph Adams met at Wedman Park for their annual reunion. Officers elected: Mrs. Oral Norman president, Mrs. Elmer Roberts vice president, Mrs. Leck Wade second vice president, Mrs. Ernest Bright secretary-treasurer. Attendees from Iowa City Wellman Kinross and other towns, next reunion set for Iowa City Park in June 1937. A short program and a tour of A C Guengrgrich turkes plant followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah White
Joseph Adams
Wedman Park
Lloyd LeFever
Oral Norman
Elmer Roberts
Leck Wade
Ernest Bright
Ida Adams
Leonard and
Malcomb
Jessie Bright
Richard
Itowa City
Charles Carter
Des Moines
Charles Green
Omer Green
Orlo Green
Charles Schacher
A. S. Chapman
Annie Adams
Elmer McArtor
Eugene Flead
Harvey Waraman
Eunice
Wellman
Lioyd LeFever
Kinross
Clarence MeaArtor
North Fnewlish
Milo Patterson
Ainsworth
al LePever
Mare! Adame
Betty Lou
Keota
Lacey McArtor
Ben
Walter
Doyle Gray
Washington
Sara Mae Huber
Ror Taylor
Iowa City
Jane
Kueene Flead
A. C. Guengrerich Turkes
Isureka Ladies Aid Regular Meeting
The Eureka Ladies Aid met last Wednesday afternoon with fourteen members and seven guests present. Guests included Miss Marjorie Petratzera Charles Davison and children Jean and Donald Miss Vivian Zehr Shirley and Wynna Jean Potrats. The afternoon featured sewing a quilt top and socializing. Mrs. Sam Potratz led devotionals and Mrs. Will Henseeltine offered prayers. Refreshments were served at the close. The next meeting will be in four weeks at Mrs. Hopping's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Ladies Aid Society
Merle Hesseltine
Marjorie Petratzera
Charles Davison
Jean
Donald
Vivian Zehr
Shirley
Wynna
Jean Potrats
Sam Potratz
Will Henseeltine
Hopping
Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced
A cottage prayer meeting at 9 30 Wednesday morning will be led by Mrs Frank Pearson at 1008 North Iowa Avenue requested in the community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
Frank Pearson
North
Iowa Avenue
Sorrowful day of smoky sun and fanciful skies
A fragment reflects on a smoky day with a bright sun seen ten miles away and a poetic, heavenly blue sky. The writer hints at censorship or deception by citing agencies and questions their motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cites
Social Calendar Events and Contacts for Week
Notices for the social calendar are due by 10 a m Tuesday. Priscilla club meets in the afternoon hosted by Mrs D J Ross at 509 South Iowa Avenue. Merry Makes club gathers on Wednesday afternoon. Ainsworth chapter 392 O E S holds a regular meeting in the evening at the seat hall. Golf breakfast at 7 30 a m at the country club. contact Mrs Ralph Thompson by Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
D. J. Ross
South
Iowa Avenue
Merry Makes Club
Clifford Freel Ainsworth
O. E
Eeat Hall
A. Me
Country Club
Ralph Thompson
Birthday Celebrations Mark Local Residents
Edith Jarrard Anne Knot tnerus Borman Florence Marr and Jesse Shalla have birthdays today. Lois Glasgow and Dorothy L Baker celebrate today. Mrs C W Stewart also marked a birthday. Journal staff shared two cakes for Lawrence Whisler whose birthday was yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Jarrard
Anne’ Knottnerus Borman
Florence Marr
Ainsworth
Jesse Shalla
Kalona
Journal Foree Toay
Lawrence Whisler
Al Crone Family Entertains Hearthside Club
Mr and Mrs Al Crone and family hosted Hearthside club members at their home Thursday evening about thirty attended. The group played pinocle at four tables with Mr and Mrs Donald Lins, Mr and Mrs Douglas Crone as guests of honor. Ice cream and cake were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Eli Jackson and Mrs John Godwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Crone
Hearthside Club
Donald Lins
Douglas Crone
Eli Jackson
John Godwin
Mrs Harley Davidson Honored at Bridal Shower
Mrs Harry Davidson and Mrs Robert Noonan hosted a Thursday shower for Mrs Harley Davidson, a recent bride. Thirty three guests attended including the bride’s mother and two sisters. Two towels were hemmed for the bride and many gifts were given, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Davidson
Harry Davidson
Robert Noonan
Harley Davidson
Our First Outlying Possession Alaska
A historical note states Alaska was the first outlying possession acquired by the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Sunset Circle Hosts Mrs. Shrader Unit Meeting
The Sunset Circle gathered at Mrs. Jake Shrader's home Thursday with three guests, ending a December started contest. The winner, captained by Mrs. L A Cherryholmes, will entertain in September. Ice cream social planned for July 15 at Mr. and Mrs. John D. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Circle
Jake Shrader
Frank Bailey
Linn McKee
Mary Jones
L. A. Cherryholmes
T Captain
Glad Mast
John D. Jones
Jake Snyders
Will Mitchell
W R C Annual Memorial Program Held Saturday
The Women's Relief Corps held its annual memorial service in the G A R room at the courthouse Saturday afternoon with about twenty attendees. Members sang, read poetry, and paid tribute to departed members. Rollin Organ of Chicago spoke on Mothers, followed by cemetery grave decoration at Woodlawn and Elm Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
Remps Hampsher
Will Sickels
Pearl Whisler
A. B. Schmoeller
Rollin Organ
Chicago
Woodlawn
Elm Grove
Mre
OO FE Schmitt
Master Mind at Washington Centennial
Kijah Niad Prince Reee and the Rajah's sister visit Washington for the Centennia celebration. The Rajah, known as the Master of Mind, broadcasts on XER and XEPN with a free ten minute daily readings segment. Readers submit sealed questions for private answers at the information desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kijah Niad
Prince Reee
Washington
Centennia
Rajah
XER
XEPN
Washington County
Towa
New Love Team in Private Number at State Theater
The State theater presents Private Number starring Robert Taylor and Loretta Young in a acclaimed romantic hit. Their pairing highlights Taylor’s debonair charm and Young’s wide appeal with suspense drama and light comedy. Basil Rathbone and Marjorie Gateson support in the film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Taylor
Loretta Young
State Theater
Taylor
Miss Young
Patsy Kelly
Basil Rathbone
Marjorie Qateson
Sign of Good Luck A stray cat around the house is a sgn of poo luck
A stray cat near a residence is described as a sign of bad luck according to the source text. The wording suggests superstition linking the animal's presence to misfortune. The piece uses casual tone to relay common folk belief.
Frieda Koch Weds Loren McNeese in Brighton Home Ceremony
Frieda Koch daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Koch married Loren McNeese son of Mr and Mrs Wayne McNeese in a Sunday afternoon home ceremony at 2 20 p m Rev William Noland officiated with 34 immediate family and close friends present The couple will reside at the bride’s home with both retaining their jobs Descriptions note the bridal gown luncheon and guests from Wayland Newton and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Frieda Koch
Jake Koch
Loren McNeese
Wayne McNeese
William Noland
Lohrengrin
Otto McNeese
Newton
Vernelda Bell
Wayland
Inez McNeese
Mrs McNeese
Brighton High School
Kronvy Krew Club
Cora Prinele
Miss Smith Koch
Leland Horton
Mrs Mullikin of Wee Section Dies in Kirksville
Esther Williams Mullikin Johnson born July 1, 1901, in the Yeo area, died after gallstone surgery in Kirksville Mo. She married Oscar Johnson in 1920, widowed in 1927, and Floyd Johnson died in infancy. Survived by husband Henry Williams sister Anna Gowey and Floyd Johnson. Funeral plans uncertain. burial likely at Pleasant Plain Cemetery. She belonged to the Friends church at Pleasant Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Hsther Mullikin
Kirksville
Esther Williams
Yeo
Here
Oscar Johnson
Replica of First Store Dedicated in Le Claire Park Davenport
Captain John Litch's first Davenport retail store replica was dedicated in Le Claire Park. Cable G von Maur, president of Davenport Street Merchants Association, presented a gold key of the cabin to Mayor Merle F Wells who then used the key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Claire Park
Davenport
John Litch
Cable G., von Maur
Davenport Stetail Merchants Association
Merle F. Wells
Wells
New Enlistments for CCC Sought by County Welfare Office
County welfare office announces limited CCC enrollments for relief families in the county. Eligible applicants must be 18 or older and join by the July 1 deadline. Interested young men should apply at the county welfare office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Washington tennis players win at Ottumwa in mixed results
Washington players competed at Ottumwa yesterday with singles wins by Henry Little 6-1 6-3 over Wheelan Dave Boyer 7-5 7-4 over Van Dyke Gene Trask 6-3 6-0 over Jesse and Mitchell of Ottumwa 7-5 4-6 6-0 over Jack Woods Loretta Cantoni beat Leban 6-8 6-1 and Cantoni with Little edged Van Dyke Smith 6-2 6-8 7-5. Thompson Wendt defeated Woods Trask 6-3 6-3. Mother illness forced Cantoni to substitute for Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ottumwa
Henry Little
Wheelan
Dave Boyer
van Dyke
Gene Trask
Jesse
Mitchell
Jack Woods
Loretta Cantoni
Leban
Little
Smith
Miss Cantoni
Ilness
Thompson
Wendt
Woods
Trask
Chicago woman killed in a hotel
In Chicago a 26 year old woman, Mrs Floor ence Castle, was beaten to death in a Devonshire hotel while her seven year old son watched in terror. The assailant wore a mask or was a colored man and left a lipstick message reading Black Legion on the dresser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Floorence Castle
Devonshire Hotel
Black Legion
To Be Free Minded and Cheerful at Meat Sleep and Exercise
A compact aphorism urges a cheerful disposition at meal times rest and activity as a key to long lasting happiness.
Centennial Program Planned for Tuesday in Crawfordsville
The Crawfordsville committee prepares a lively Washington county Centennial program for Tuesday forenoon at a busy time and predicts audience appeal. Tarkio College Quartet from Tarkio Missouri and Professor Kyle performed a strong night program at the United Presbyterian church on Friday with sacred and popular numbers, audience requests, and an ice cream supper afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Manners
Crawfordsville
Washington County
Tarkio College
Tarkio
Kyle
United Presbyterian Church
Ten Girl Scouts Enjoy Slumber Party and Woods Hike
Ten Girl Scouts slept at their captain Mere Rauscher home Thursday night and next morning hiked to woods east of town to cook breakfast. Ardith Clark from Sheffield visited the Kenneth Coates home. Roy Whiteman and Conn of Ainsworth attended a Friday concert at the United Presbyterian church. Virgil Crosse of Columbus Junction visited Saturday with Henry Robertson. Mrs W G Robertson and son Henry traveled to Mason City Sunday morning for the funeral of Mrs Robertson's uncle Miles Van Horn who died Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere, Rauscher
Woods
Ardith Clark
Sheffield
Kenneth Coates
Roy Whiteman
Conn
Ainsworth
United Presbyter
Henry Robertson
W. G. Robertson
Henry
Mason City Tl
Parisian designs tail-stabilized airplane with vertical assembly
A Parisian inventor creates a lightweight 440 pound aircraft with a tall vertical tail in place of a horizontal tail. Powered by a 25 horsepower engine the craft remains horizontal in varied weather conditions after observing an insect flight.
Personal items from Columbus Junction from Martha Butler
Local column from Columbus Junction notes graduates and social visits. Meredith Balcoff, a 1934 Columbus High School graduate, completed a two year course at Virginia Intermont College after earning state and national honors in declamatory contests. Various residents and visitors are listed, with church duties and upcoming community league games mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Meredith Balcoff
Columbus High School
Virginia Intermont College
Bristol
Methodist Episcopal Church
Guy Crul
Iowa City
J. J. WH
Ward Ashershoft
Davenport
Glen Wison
Middlesex
J. E
C. E. Lukins
Myrtle Gaskell
Burlington
H. Kruidenster
Bruce Buchanan and
John and Paul
Monmouth
CC. S. Ramsdale
P. Madden
Town City
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Sa A Bey
White- Adams Field
Isureka Ladies Aid
Lois Glasgow
Pleasant Ridge
Dorothy L. Baker
Oscar Baker
C. W. Stewart
Mrs
Kirksville Hospital
Puneral
Wm. Palmer & Son
Parner's Store
Howard L. McCleery Ltd
Bailey
Kuno H. Struck
Park Board
A. K. Reading
Davenport Women's Club
Girl Scouts
Lege
Virginia
Columba Junction
Gotter
Columba City
Fredonia
Wil
John Jessup
Mary Beth
Eleanor
Council Bluffs
E. O
Jesse Am
Hugh Newell
Rudolp Schlichting
Donald Hammond
Kenneth Arthur
Osk& Loosa
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Pleasant Inn
Court House
Barnum Was
P. T. Barnum
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