Mrs Soule Reviews Janice Meredith for DAR Meeting
The March DAR meeting at Carol and Lucille Forgey’s home featured Mrs L W Soule delivering a review of Janice Meredith by Paul Lester Ford. She explored both English and colonial perspectives of the war and shared details about the author’s life. Nondas Richardson, regent, led a brief business session with committee reports, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
Carol
Lucille Forgey
L. W. Soule
Janice Meredith
Paul Lester Ford
Loue
Nondas’ Richardson
Mrs R Lewis Hosts Friendly Social Club Meeting
Mrs Rose Lewis hosted yesterday afternoon at her home eleven members of the Friendly Social Club and three guests Mrs J L Lewis Mrs John Timmerman and Edna Lewis. The business was led by president Mrs Carrie Mayhew. The afternoon ended with social time and a few frames of Chinese checkers. The April hostess will be announced later. Edna Lewis assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Lewis
Friendly Social Club
J. L. Lewis
John Timmerman
Edna Lewis
Carrie Mayhew
Daugther
Edna
Ottumwa Woman Leads Pythian Sisters Instruction
The Pythian Sisters school of instruction occurred at 1:30 PM at the K C hall with district deputy Mrs. Charlotte Smith from Ottumwa guiding. Visiting sisters from Brighton West Chester Wellman Ottumwa Fairfield attended, rituals were demonstrated, and a 7:30 meeting followed with plans for a pot luck supper and convention delegates, plus a cake walk won by Mrs Warren Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters School of Instruction
K.C. Hall
Charlotte Smith
Ottumwa
Brighton
West Chester
Wellman
Qotumwa
Fairfeld
Walter S. Brown
Ward Essley
Wmvis
Nola Faulkner
Idris Club Hosts Meeting At Kalona Home
Mrs H L Walker hosted the Idris club gathering in Kalona with guest Nels B Westermark Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs county chairman. President Mrs H J Grady led business. L E Rugg spoke on Handicaps Ian Alibi and F L Strickler reviewed All This and Heaven Too. St Patrick’s motif refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idris Club
Kalona
H. L. Walker
Nels B. Westermark
Washington County
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
H. J. Grady
L. E. Rugg
Ian Alibi
F. L. Strickler
Rachel Field
Two Girls 4H Clubs at Duensing Home
Eight members of the Jacksonite and Northern Star 41 clubs met at Mrs A L Duensing home Saturday for a pot-luck dinner and meeting. Mary Hilen Duensing presided as president with Eleanor Maas as secretary. Activities included music lessons, talks on stocking and wool derns labels and preservation of kids this winter, and a style forecast. Ruth Foster assisted with the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonite
Northern Star
A. L. Duensing
Mary Hilen Duensing
Eleanor Maas
Ha Macarnell
Dig Through Billiard Ball Termites Hoow Out Ball
A quirky column notes termites or white ants gnawing at a billiard ball, implying decay or damage. The piece views such pests as puzzling nuisances and highlights the fragile state of wooden game equipment prone to infestation.
Social Calendar Highlights Gracehill Ladies Aid and Many Meetings
The social calendar lists Gracehill Ladies Aid all day meeting at the Community building, Ainsworth Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 892 regular evening session, Missionary society of Associate Presbyterian church at 7 20 p m with Mrs A K E Atchison, plus Thursday and Friday entries for Pilotburg Ladies Aid, Delta Alpha class of Methodist church, and various church groups offering meals, potlucks, and social events at M E churches and temple venues. Wing includes pinochle party, Ruth Nichol Missionary society, Homebuilders class potluck, and Jolly Troopers activities with quilting, crafts, and music. Saturday night Couple Night at YMCA slated to close the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracehill Ladies Aid
Ainsworth Order of Eastern Star
Missionary Society of
Associate Presbyterian Church
A. KE. Atchison
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Allison Maas
Delta Alpha
Methodist Church
O. Bb. Schmitt
O.E
W. L. Alcorn
Jolly Troopers
Dale Bain
Roy Davison
Masonic Temple
First Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
YMCLA
Travel Films Shown at Nurses Meeting in Washington County
Fifteen members of the Washington County Society of Registered Nurses met last evening at the Nurses home. Mrs. Luella Patton was appointed secretary. The program featured three travel films on Carlsbad Caverns Yosemite National Park and Glacier National Park plus maternity films presented by Alma Hartz from the state department of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Society of Registered Nurses
Luella Patton
Carlsbad Caverns
Yosemite National Park
Glacier National Park
Alma Hartz
State Department of Health
Original Siamese Twins Misnamed in Early Records
A historical note clarifies that the famous Siamese twins were not born in Siam nor Chinese. the term arose from early misattributions in medical literature, while the twins hailed from a different region. The correction emphasizes origin and naming origins in medical history.
Recital by Lola White and John Hughes at First Presbyterian Church
John Hughes gave a challenging recital with improved vocal control, performing Der Erlkonig and Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind among others. Lola Coppock White accompanied with well chosen piano solos, including Rauchmaninoff and Rustle of Spring, under the guidance of her teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
John Lloyd Hughes
Lola Coppock White
Hughes
Carolyn Hameilton
White
George W. Weiler
Simpson Conservatory
Indianola
Sarjeant
Rauchmaninoff
Frullings Rauscher
Rustle
Sinding
Interior Decorating Explained by Don Benblossom
Don Benblossom spoke at a Handcraft department meeting hosted by Mrs. Dun an and others in Washington. Eighteen members attended as Mrs. Fred L. Stewart led a business session and constitutional quiz. The program, “Ideas for Interior Decorating,” featured wallpaper samples, room color schemes, fabrics, and imported chinaware details noting war conditions halting imports and American manufacturers stepping in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Palmer Benblossom
W. J. Dunan
Chris Dittmer
Minnie Hartman
R. H. Walker
John Alce Conshey
Perry Wells
William Crane
Fred L. Stewart
Duncan
Ward McCutcheon
FF. L. Broadgate
Kessie Wade
Warl Simpson
Louise White
J. Pb. Dayton
G. B. Jolden
Benblossom
Washington
Presbyterian Aid Society Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society will hold a general meeting Friday at 2 30 PM at First Presbyterian Church. Group leaders Mrs J C Carris Mrs L E B Wilson Mrs Henry Bailey and Mrs Roy Stewart will host. Carris to lead devotionals. Annual report and officer elections to be presented. all women urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
J. C. Carris
L. EB. Wilson
Henry Bailey
Roy Stewart
Carris
Birthday Wishes In Pilotburg And Brighton today
Wayne Shalla son of Mr and Mrs George Shalla of Pilotburg is six today Eddie Gray son of Mr and Mrs Clive Gray is eight Bobbie R Murdock of Fast Highland has a birthday Mrs Roy Crossett of Brighton celebrates her birthday Others include W J Boyd Mrs Winnie Beiter Claude Randall Joseph Schantz and Mrs R H Malin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Shalla
George Shalla
Pilotburg
Eddie Gray
Clive Gray
Bobbie R. Murdock
Fast Highland
Roy Crossett
Brighton
W. J. Boyd
Winnie Beiter
Claude Randall
Joseph Schantz
R. H. Malin
Millions of Phones World and America Counts
The world holds about 32 million telephones with roughly 17 million located in the United States. The figures illustrate early 20th century expansion in global and American telephone networks.
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America
Speaker compliments take shape with several examples cited
A speaker says good job and notes having several examples along this line to illustrate the point. The remark underscores confidence and provides concrete instances to support the argument.
Spring hats and dresses arrive at the store
Gage and Fisk announce spring hats in all colors and sizes from $1.95 to $5.95. A window display invites customers to view fashions from frocks for mothers and daughters to children's prints, with prices from $1.25 to $39.50. Silks, coats, and wash frocks are featured, offering many new styles and fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage and
Fisk
Shirley Temple
Nannette
Kate Greenway
Seven Veo Families Occupy New Homes
Seven Veo families moved into new homes as local farm transfers reshaped the neighborhood. Don Statler bought the Rolla Curtis farm, the Curtises moved to a Willard Reigheld rented tenant house, Milton Coffin relocated east of Davenport station, Dale Bales and two daughters moved into the Elmer Coffin farm, and Sam Parks left for Fairfield with Gilbert Smith moving into Parks’ former home. The Busy Bee club met with nine members and two guests, while the Gowey family fought a bout of flu. Galen Hoskins returned from a three week trip to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton H. Coffin
Veo
Don Statler
Rolla Curtis
Curtis
Willard Reigheld
Milton Coffin
Davenport Station
Dale Bales
Elmer Coffin
Sam Parks
Fairfield
Gilbert Smith
Parks
Busy Bee Club
William Hoskins
Leonard Hoskins
Fred Lechner
M. D. Gowey
Chester Batinger
Norma Jean
Washington
Ed Statler
Galen Hoskins
California
46th Anniversary Surprise for Harvey and Jones
Neighbors and friends gathered Thursday evening to celebrate the 46th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Jones. An oyster stew was served, followed by a short program and games. Attendees included the Rogers, Watson, Hoskins, Harken, Willons, Wykoff, Spalding, Coffin, Eldon Rogers, Barker, Balderson, Gowey families, and Mrs. West and Mrs. Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Jones
C. €. Rogers
Carlos Watson
William Hoskins
P. J. Harken
Pauline Willons
Barbara Ann
Pearl
Carry Wykoff
Rosella Spalding
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FEI Social Hichlightser
R. Lewis
Ram
C.H. Guther
Duensing
Nurses’ Meeting
Lola White
John Hughes
Don Benblossom
Ford
North
Iowa
Mace
Motor Company
Presbyterian Aid Society
Statler, Curtis, Reigheld
Coffin Families
Glen Row
Jean Nedra
Sheer & Lovely
Cynthia
Brn
Crew Sox
Cretonne
A & YD
Penney J.C. Penney Company
Tee
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