Mrs Etieine Spenler Installed as CWF President
At the regular CWF meeting Friday evening Mrs Etieine Spenler was installed as president with Mrs Frank Gingerich in charge. New officers include Mrs Spenser president Mrs Olga Rathmel 1st vice president and Mrs Robert Cheyney 2nd vice president. Group leaders and committee chairs were named, readings and a loyalty charge given, and past president pin presented to Mrs Holden. Group V served refreshments and Violet Duncan hosted the Cotter Westminster Guild with readings and prayers for missions and citizenship. Barbara Hauenstein to entertain the guild July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etieine Spenler
Christian Womens Fellowship
CWF
Frank Gingerich
Harold Beenblossom
Carlyle Smith
Lee Hesseltine
Spenser
Olga Rathmel
Robert Cheyney
Edward Hutchcroft
Mae Davis
Elwyn Gardner
Harold Jarvis
Price Roberts
William Beenblossom
C. G. Picken
Roy Randall
William Putman
Everett Miller
Leslie Beenblossom
Gingerich
Holden
Mae Widmer
Punch
Group V
Lyle Darbyshire
John Green
Dean Stanley
Violet Duncan
Cotter Westminster Guild
Florence Snyder
Marvella Davis
Pauline Brenneman
Yearbook of Prayer For Missions
Jesus
Lillian Duncan
Barbara Hauenstein
God Is
Baptist Missionary Society General Meeting Recap
Mrs. Henry Roland presided at the Baptist Missionary Society meeting held Friday evening at the church. Mission chairman Mrs. Werner Lowry presented the special mission reports, naming Jeanne Sherman of Timber Lake South Dakota as home mission and Arley Brown of the Belgian Congo as foreign special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Missionary Society
Henry Roland
Werner Lowry
Jeanne Sherman
Timber Lake
South Dakota
Arley Brown
Belgian Congo
Marion Snodgrass
Linda Crone
Cora Hopping
Arol Forgey
E. C. Smith
Marietta Workman
Roland
Iowa Falls
Jenny Adams Circle
Surprise Breakfast Honors Karen Berkhoff at Home
A group of senior girls hosted a surprise birthday breakfast for Karen Berkhoff at 8 30 this morning at the Berkhoff home. Attendees included Lois Boettcher Sue Conner Roberta Wiley Carol Garrett Marlene Benn Sylvia McClure Cathy Pratt Carolyn Hinshaw Linda McConnell and Barb Shannon who presented a gift during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Berkhoff
C. P. Berkhoff
Lois Boettcher
Sue Conner
Roberta Wiley
Carol Garrett
Marlene Benn
Sylvia McClure
Cathy Pratt
Carolyn Hinshaw
Linda McConnell
Barb Shannon
Keota youth visits Kennedy grandparents near Washington
Charles Geil of Keota is visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kennedy east of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Geil of
Keota
Mrs
Charles Kennedy
Washington
Picker receives $10,000 damage award against railroad
In Salt Lake City a federal district court awarded Francis E. Picker $10,000 sought in a damage suit against Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad but assessed him $9,500 for contributory negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Francis E. Pickering
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad
Social Calendar Notices for Local Clubs
The column lists club events scheduled for Tuesday through Wednesday with times and host names. LBC Club meets at 2 pm with Mrs Homer Jarrard, Harmony Club hosts an evening cookie and ice cream social, Bring your own dishes. Linger Longer Club 1 30 pm with Mrs John Kiene and co host Mrs Will Shalla. Just Us Club 2 pm Mrs L L Loveless, A & J Club 2 pm Mrs Emma Garrett, Friendly Circle Club 2 pm Mrs Lawrence Miksch. Change of date note included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Jarrard
Cookie Exchange
Harmony Club
John Wheelan
John Kiene
Will Shalla
Just Us
L. L Loveless
Emma Garrett
Friendly Circle Club
Lawrence Miksch
U P Home Residents Host Visiting Missionary and Social Events
Former missionaries at the U P Home welcomed Dr Ewing Bailey a U P Missionary from Egypt on furlough. Activities included trips to Keokuk and Burlington with a picnic at Crape Park. Bridal showers birthdays and visits by guests from Washington DC Grinnell Ottumwa Indianola Omaha Mt Pleasant and other towns framed a social week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Ewing Bailey
U. P
United States
Dr. Bailey
Ainsworth UP
Mattie Black
H. E. Philips
Wilda Barnes
Donna Griffis
Keokuk
Burlington
Crape Park
Mrs Merle Simpson and family visit in Wis? Ainsworth
Mrs Merle Simpson of Weslaco Texas and her five children are visiting the Megdelsen home in Ainsworth and visiting Simp son relatives in Washington. Mr Simpson plans to join later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Simpson
Weslaco
Tex
Ainsworth
Simpson
Washington
O. M. Swisher
Robert Lowe
Swisher
Omro
Wisconsin
Oshkosh Shipping Association
W. J. Shannon
Barbara
Council Bluffs
Mrs. Shannon
Marion Rees
W. R. Hughes
Billy
David Beck
Burbank
Calif
Charles Morris
Rockford, Ill
Mr. Beck
Mr. Morris
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Legion and Auxiliary Entertain Veterans From VA Hospital
The American Legion and Auxiliary hosted 20 veterans from the VA Hospital at a 5 p.m. hamburger picnic moved indoors due to weather. Legion officials and hospital reps assisted with food and setup, followed by group singing and individual thanks from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
V. A. Hospital
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Ruby Spencer
American Legion
L. E. Hunn
Elbert Beaver
Paul Stopples
Father Kelly
Claude McCoy
Charles Mayer
Burton Kent
Golie Miller
V.A Hospital
Floyd Blankenhorn
William Tweeten
William Barth
Minnie Miller
Don Hazen
Diets Could Curb Health Decline in Americans Says Scientist
New York AP reports Dr. Edward L. Bortz of Jefferson Medical College advocates a national calorie rationing plan to curb aging and improve health. He argues total caloric intake matters as much as nutrient balance and that regular exercise plus weight maintenance reduce disease risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward L. Bortz
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
98-year-old Luther Lee reinstated on permanent registration
In Memphis Tennessee Luther Lee aged 98 has moved back onto the permanent registration rolls after saying illness prevented him from voting in the last two presidential elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Luther Lee
Lee
Sherman-Style Hurricane Devastation Strikes Cameron Area
The Cameron and Creole coast suffered severe hurricane damage with many dead and missing. Rescue workers from Army Air Force Coast Guard and Red Cross scrambled to aid, while President Eisenhower sent Val Peterson as representative and pledged federal support. Snakes and flooding complicated rescue efforts as officials reported hundreds stranded and towns under martial law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Cameron
Creole
Army
McNeese College
Lake Charles
Air Force
Coast
Gulf Coast
Stephen Broussard
Pecan Island
Audrey
Broussard
Abbeville
Henry Little
Little
Eisenhower
Civil Defense
Val Peterson
Peterson
O. B. Carter
Carter
Raymond Hufft
Louisiana
Red Cross
Texas
J. A. Singletary
White House
County Marriage Licenses and Traffic Citations
Two marriage licenses were issued Friday by Ronald Hotle district court clerk. They went to Caroll Ray Whetstone and Susan Miller of Wellman and Charles Ivan Enfield of Wellman and Dorothy Grace Johnson of Fines. Police reports list Harold Richard Miller of Fremont and Ford Clark of Iowa City for speeding, Jimmy Earl Dale of Sigourney for running a stop sign, and Donald Lee Hanson of Washington for careless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Hotle
District Court
Caroll Ray Whetstone
Susan Miller
Wellman
Charles Ivan Enfield
Dorothy Grace Johnson
Washington
William Smart
Harold Richard Miller
Fremont
Ford Clark
Iowa City
Jimmy Earl Dale
Sigourney
Donald Lee Hanson
Local People Report Trips Visits and Honors Across States
Mrs. Choate and relatives toured Pasadena and Washington visiting kin and sights like Knox Berry Farm Disneyland and Mt Reiner. Arla J McBee earned Geneva College dean's list honors. Captain H W Mayhew and family from France visited en route to New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Choate
Richard
Linda
Pasadena
Calif
Arla J. McBee
East Harrison Street
Washington
Geneva College
Miss Mc Bee
Frill and Dagger
College Dramatic Society
Hospital Record Dismisses Crone Hammer and Kort
On The Record notes the dismissal of John Crone of Wayland William Hammer of Washington and Mrs Silas Kort from the hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crone
Wayland
William Hammer
Washington
Silas Kort
Local birthdays and anniversary greetings
Birthday wishes go to Karen Sue Berkhoff Donald James Reed and Diane Chalupa. Sunday celebrates Linda Rae Martin Homer Brin ning Joy Mills Mrs Ray Teel and Richard Scott. Mr and Mrs RK E Arthur mark their wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Sue Berkhoff
Donald James Reed
Diane Chalupa
Linda Rae Martin
Homer Brinning
Joy Mills
Ray Teel
Richard Scott
RK. E. Arthur
Also Mentioned on This Page
Westminster Guild OF Cotter
Sellers & Wagner Insurance Agency
Glover Ae
Methodist Church
Reserve District No
the National Bank of Washington
National Bank of Washington
Iowa
Federal Reserve Bank
I. C. P. Weldin
Geo. J Breitenbach
Carlton C. Wilson Frank C. Crone
P. Weldin
State of
Lucy F. Dempsey
Charley West
Joyce
Donald Tucker
South Gate
Grace Chapel
Dora Donaldson
Phyliss Kephart
Elizabeth Fisher
Washington, D. C
Washington, Ia
Ginevra Johnston
Mary George
Mt. Pleasant
Ernest Beattie
Grinnell, Ia
John Baird
Eloise Crabbe
Indianola
Ammy Crabbe
Omaha
Edna Pollock
Ann Keyser
Helen Lackey
J. M. Finney
Gene Tucker
Oskaloosa
Paul R
Monaco
Geradine Gail Esterday
Chicago
Princess of
George Holsomback
Houston
National Investors Corporation
Growth Stock
Kenneth H. Chalmers
Myrl Zavitt
North Marion
Martin's Modern Cleaners
Marilyn
Mary Joyce Barnes
Angie Rapagnanie
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
H. W. Mayhew
France
Bill Crane
Ed Mayhew
New Mexico
Mr. Mayhew
Lott Birney
Haskins
Veteran's Hospital
Merritt Canady
University of Wisconsin
Nessie Pollock
R. N. of
United Presbyterian Mission
Ethiopia
Sara Pollock
California
J. Ed McCoy
Canton
Ohio
Richard H. McCleery
McCoy
Y's Men’s Clubs
Earl Murphy
Joe Barnes
Murphy
Country Club
Milo Sorden
Elkhart
Ind
Richard Beebe
Terry Kinsept
John Yousling
Arreoine
Martin's
Erma Zelinsky
Prop
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