Prairie Flower and Washington wedding and community notes
Relatives announce the February 20 1932 wedding of Eva Wilson of Cedar Rapids Iowa and Fred Bartholomew of Washington Iowa in Long Beach California with a dinner at the Yorks. The couple will live in Washington Iowa at 351 East Seaside Boulevard Long Beach address later. Also reported are church society meetings at the United Presbyterian and Methodist groups with devotionals studies and missionary talks plus a Rural Women’s club Washington program and a birthday surprise for Miss Alta Wyse with a Rebekah meeting and social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Galif
Prairie Flower
Washington
Eva Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Fred Bartholomew
Jensen
Paptist Church
York
California
Mrs. Bartholomew
East Seaside Boulevard
Calif
UN Club Meeting Postponed Until Further Notice
The United Nations club meeting has been postponed and will not occur as scheduled. No new date is set, and members are advised to watch for updates.
Evening meetings announced by local groups
Daughters of Union Veterans hold regular meeting Monday at 7 30. Fortnightly club music department meets Monday at Mrs A Anderson residence with mother goose costume program led by Mrs T R Gillespie. Eastwoods S S class meets at 720 North Iowa Ave 6 30 with Mr and Mrs Fred Moore. Fortnightly Bible department meets Monday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs F L Wilson. Bring dishes and silver one dish to pass and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
A. Anderson
T. R. Gillespie
Eastwoods
S. S
Fred Moore
North Iowa Ave
Bible Department of
F. L. Wilson
Local club notices outline Tuesday meetings and hostesses
The Pythian Sisters plan a social Tuesday evening with all members invited. The Dorcas society meets next Tuesday at the church with Mrs Ida Koehler hosting. Fortnightly club American Home department section two meets March 8 at 2 30 pm at 1126 South Town avenue with change of place. Mrs Bert Dill hosts Booster club breakfast at 8 o clock Tuesday March. A hard times party is led by Mrs Duensing and Mrs Walker. Fortnightly Section 1 meets Tuesday in March at 2 39 with a new hostess Mrs Harry Doe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
Ida Koehler
American Home Department
C. I. Jungbluth
South Town Avenue
Bert Dill
Booster Club
Duensing
Walker
Harry Doe
Lukovsky
Austin Sutherland
Henry
Cedar Rapids
Avis Bunger
Clem Griffith
John Griffith
H. C. Club
Snowball Social Club to Meet Wednesday
The Snowball Social Club will gather Wednesday evening with Mrs. Ethel Kerr presiding at the meeting location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Kerr
Local Social Notes From Douglas Area Movements and Illness
Mrs Andy Kaufman correspondent reports moves in the Douglas area including Arthur Conrad family relocation and several households visiting relatives. Forest Rich is very ill with Nurse Helen Graber engaged. Wade Sinn helps care for Forest as Duane Evelyn Sinn stay with grandparents Sinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Arthur Conrad
Jacob Hirechy
Forest Rich
Helen Graber
Wade Sinn
Duane
Evelyn Sinn
Grandpa Sinn
Andy Kauffman
Clyde Clark
David Rich
Lonie Imbchofff
Freda Rich
Koh Hyde Butcher
Ralph Stutzman
Four Corners
John Mattson
John Crile
Rural School News Highlights Local Students and Activities
Madge Keegan notes punctual attendance for Richard Meacham Miriam Stannard Harry McCreedy Roger Stannard and Raymond Dickinson. The Harland family leaves the area as Carrie Everett and Lawrence face a new school. Declamatory results include two firsts one second and one third. Attendance and spelling contests loom with Miss Goodwin observing Valentine day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Keegan
Richard Meacham
Miriam Stannard
Harry McCreedy
Roger Stannard
Raymond Dickinson
Harland
Carrie
Everett
Lawrence
Jack McCreedy
Rochester Man Receives Threats Over Debt Demand
Alvah G. Strong a Rochester estate man and his family faced police guard after receiving three crude letters threatening to “put him on the spot” if he did not pay 2000. The notes arrived over seventeen days. Strong, Yale Club member, is known as a Hackney pony breeder and exhibitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Alvah G. Strong
Strong
Yale Club of
New York
Father backs son in Seattle murder case
In Muscatine a father stood by his son Dr Abert C McKeown who is jailed on a second degree murder charge for killing his 81 year old mother in Seattle The father said the family quarrels over finances contributed and that the son acted under pressure The report notes the son confessed and that the father sent a message to Seattle police expressing support The piece also mentions local social notes about illness visits and club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Town
March
M. R. McKeown
Seattle Wash
Abert C. McKeown
Albert
Seattle
Man seeks Kehoe as Republican governor candidate
A man claiming to represent a committee said it will ask L. J. Kehoe of Wellman to run for governor on the Republican ticket. He requested nomination papers from Secretary of State G. C. Greenwalt in Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
L. J. Kehoe
Wellman
G. C. Greenwalt
Mules sell at auction. many local notices in Columbus Junction
A mixed livestock sale near Columbus Junction drew prices from $75 for a two year old colt to $120 for a team of sorrel mules. Town news reports deaths, school board candidates, church activities, and a regional prohibition institute. Mrs. Martha Shellabarger, 93, died at Letts after long residence. funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Mar
A. D. Crumley
Ohio
Paul Kiotz
G. W. Weber
Martha Shellabarger
Letts
Piqua
James
Mary Denham
E. P. Shellabarger
Clarence Shellabarger
William Estep
Two Held for Larceny at Pella in Grand Theft Charge
In Pella Iowa on March 5 three suspects Otto Kropp Kay Kratschmer and Mrs Riche A Rudolph were jailed at Oskaloosa awaiting trial on grand larceny charges. Police said the trio from Kansas City Missouri were arrested after merchandise valued at 300 was found in their car identified as shoplifted from Pella stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Town
INS
Kansas
Cit
Oskaloosa
Otto Kropp
Kay Kratschmer
Riche A. Rudolph
Bank suspensions few during week reports
New York March 5 Few bank suspensions were reported across the country this past week. Eleven banks went out of business compared with nine the prior week, while seven reopened, up from six. data for the four weeks ending Feb. 4 Feb. 11 Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 shows a downward trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eee
Books on Washington at Public Library
The public library has a busy period with growing demand for Washington material. Newer bicentennial donations supplement existing holdings, including biographies and works for all ages, from Headley to Hart and Wister, detailing Washington's life from boyhood to presidency and legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Public Library
J. T. Headley
Washington Irving
George Washington
Mitchell
Shelby Little
A. B. Hart
John Fiske
Irving
Fr. T. Hill
Helen Nicholay
H. A. Ogden
H. J. Scudder
Wayne Whipple
Ward School News Highlights Student Activities
Ward School reports on classroom projects and events across rooms. Miss Corinne Martin notes a sweet potato experiment and a letter from Teddy Munn in California. Room 1 studies Dutch village life while Room 3 showcases Japaneses booklets and Washington topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne Martin
Teddy Munn
California
Teddy
Valuables Found In Madman Johnson Baggage
Edmonton report details the loot from Albert Johnson the Alaska trapper shot by a posse. Officers recovered about 4000 dollars in large denomination bills gold dust worth 1500 dollars and a set of gold plate false teeth. Johnson had vanished after a long crime spree spanning Alaska and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alta
Albert Johnson
Aretie Trapper
Johnson
Alaska
Aaska
Alberta
Rat River
Heflin Victory Questioned in Alabama Senate Fight
Washington March 4 The senate sub committee on privileges and elections adopted a report declaring the Alabama 1030 senatorial contest no election The report by chairman Senator Hastings cites universal disregard of Alabama election laws and the contest resulting in John H Pankhead defeating former Senator Thomas J Heflin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Sub-Committee On Privileges and Elections Today
Chaiman
Hastings
Delaware
Alabama
John H. Pankhead
Thomas J. Heflin
News Review Of Week Summary Of Local Happenings
Thursday meeting notes from chapter J. P. E. O. include officers. Keith Molesworth and family visited relatives and then traveled to Galveston Texas. Mrs. L. H. Orr returns to Washington from Creston Iowa where she managed Imperial Cafe now sold to R. O. Linder Des Moines. Tommy Ryan 83 former boxing champion gave a demonstration at the high school. J. Elliot Grayson travels to Mason City to help at the paper during staff absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
L. H. Orr
Creston
Iowa
Imperial Cafe
R. O. Linder
Des Moines
Tommy Ryan
J. Elliot Grayson
Mason City
Brighton Club Elects Officers and Local News Summary
In Brighton on March 4 the Chapter AQ PEO elected new officers for the year: Pres Ocean Irwin, VP Mary Dash, Rec. Sec. Pearl Frain, Cor. Sec. Nell Fogel, Treasurer Katherine Snyder, Chaplain Lydia Cooper, Guard Effie McCarty, Pianist Beatrice Tracy. The Methodist Ladies Aid gathered, sick lists lengthen, and community updates note hospital trips, moves, and several local visits. Ronald Matlock age 24 was interred at Hillcrest Cemetery after dying in Council Bluffs en route to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Chapel AQ
Carrie Lemley
Ocean Irwin
Mary Dash
Pearl Frain
Nell Fagel
Katherine Snyder
Lydia Cooper
Effie McCarty
Beatrice Tracy
Methodist Ladies Aid
Ralph Tracy
St. Patrick’s
Ronald Matlock Ige
Hillcrest Cemetery
Ronald
Geo
Venelia Diller Matlock
Council Bluffs Hospital
California
Washington
Iowa
J. H. McCord
Savings Bank
R. L. McCord
Sac City
Wade Carper
Strathmore
Salif
Tm Merrimac
Trenton
Edward Brinton
Kansas City
Addie Brinton
Paul Fritz
Mason City
Baptist Church Programs Highlight Haiti Picture Night
Wellsman Mar Baptist Church presents stereo pictures titled Haiti Achieving a New Liberty last Sunday. A week of activities includes a Thursday evening honor for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bringman, 9:30 Bible school, 10:30 worship on Stature of Character, 6:30 BCPW with topic What Does it Mean to be a Christian, 7:20 evening worship, and a World Wide Guild program The Missionary Box. Junior society plans a Sunday gathering at the Otto Schauf home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus City
Birch Buffingen
Mediapolis
Hilda Marsden
Belle Plain
Lou Cavanaugh
Davenport
St. Luke’s Hospital
Luke James
A. E. Coe
State Association
Louisa County Ministerial Association
Ada Smith
Wapello
Iowa Highway Commission
Louisa
Muscatine
Louisa County
Iowa
Baptist Church Prens
Haiti
Ralph Bringman
Cp. W
Lavanda Gingerich
World Wide Guild
Otto Schauf
Evelyn Schauf
Edd Schauf
Orpha
Deweys
Noble, C. W. Frey and Wits of Mt. Union and Misses Hazel
Frey of Mt. Union teams with Hazel in a social event with local notables. The item highlights community figures and a hoped-for social gathering in the region.
Local Visits Highlight Quiet Weekend in Shaffer Community
Mr W M Shaffer notes a string of Sunday visits as neighbors call on Stanleigh Henderson and Gretters host gatherings at Wellman and Gretter homes. Multiple families including Romines, Dudleys, Summits, and Dills share Sunday calls and short trips to nearby homes and Washington outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bury Henderson
Junior
Stanleigh Henderson
Arthur Romine
Clark Bell
Packwood
Lloyd Hill
Bobby
Dickie
John Powel
Dudley Gretter
John Gretter
Marvin Summit
Pete Nesl
Wellman
Jimmie
Washington
Harry Huber
Lora
David
Standuay
Alice Wilson
Frank’ Pulver
Eddie Gretter
Robert Singmaster
Mar
Dill
Margaret
Urge Tinley for Vice Presidency in Atlantic Iowa
A 10 percent Bluffs delegation at the district Democratic convention urged Maj. Gen. M. A. Tinley as vice presidential candidate. Tinley, who admitted approval, led the Rainbow division in World War I and now commands the 84th division of the national guard across Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Iowa
Council Bluffs
M. A. Tinley
United States
Tinley
Davenport
168Th Infantry
84Th Division
National Guard
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
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Fred Bartholomenw
Long Breach
U. PL. Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society
C. W. McLaughlin
J. W. Masson
C. H. Davis
George Maxwell
Marion Work
L. D. Robinson
Jennie Acheson
M. FE
Lillian Raper
China
Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society
J. T. Dayton
Miss Raper
C. Witzigman
Leigh Soule
Christ
H. Pauls
Ower S. Dow
Rural Women's Clup
Rural Women’s Club
Grant Harrest
Tennis Hunter
Carl Phillips
Alta Wyse
Charlie Hays
Miss Wyse
Mrs. Hays
Hays
Rebekah
Fred Bey
Robert E. Lee Hotel
Pythian Sisters
Harmony Walter Longer
Harmony
Ed Lukaysky
Liska
Kiv
Reaes Shoe Mer
Ely Sae Ce
Rural School News
Clay School
Maxine Goodwin
Valentine
Dwight Moody
Isaac Moody
Edd Hotle
Cedeus Reed
Bee
Smith
Marjorie Moody
Violet Waggoner
Bobby Mayer
Chicago
Billy Mayer
Kehoe
Martha Butler
Jennie Duncan
George Masonholder
Grand Circle of
Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge
The
Formar
S. J. Lewis
T. N. O'Neill
Columbus Independent School District
Charles Eliason
WFEK
H. C. Lodge
B. J. Lossing
Mount Vernon
Owen Wister
Percy Mackaye
Mabel Rice
Holland
Hennon
Joan Michels
Carol Forgey
Elda White
Rover
Candy Vonder
Robert F. Blum
Francis Hughes
Mt. Vernon
Anna Waggoner
Wallace Schoo
Georgesington
Pratt
Myrtle Macon
Alice Wolfe
Ruth Lemley
Elsie Glassburner
Russia
Relly
Cass
Joosers
Keith
Richard Beenblossom
Centennial
Heflin
Luavater
Aklawik
Keith Molesworth
Galveston
Texas
Rhua Helmick
Mr. Frey
Coppock
Brigthon
Floyd Spielman
Pringle
Harvey Searsy
Baxter Ingham
Speilman
R. W. Hinson
Frank Toskins
L. BE. White
Edgar Kesgel
Wilma Richard
J. A. Frey
D. E. Richard
Richard Nicholson
Otto Frey
Wim. Sr. Roth
J. W. Widmer
Noah Widmer
Ellis Zook
Emanuel Mennonite Church
W. R. Shantz
S. Wilson
Joseph Mast
Wayland
Howard Glandon
Prairie
Ruth Mitchell
W. R. Nicholson
Richland
J. A. Frev
Anna
Isaac Conred
Wm. S. Roth
Mary Schad
Joseph Marst
Wellman Cordelie
H. Braden
Wellman, Mar
M. Laval
Andre Tardieu
Laval
M. Tardieu
W. M. Shaffer
Urge Tinley
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