Reminiscences of Washington's long-standing neighborhood shops
The column reflects on Washington’s square area piecing together past tenants like Lombardo fruit store later Cantoni confectionary and Brindley grocery. It recalls banana crate invention by Lombardos a fire that ended banana crate production and a now-rare sundae memory shared with pastor J C Abels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lombardos
Mike
August
Electric and Gas Works
Iowa Southern Utilities
Washington
J. C. Abels
Presbyterian Church
North Side
Leonard Luckey
Pion Minick
Winga
Cantoni
Mr. Cantoni
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society Names Officers
Mrs Will McConnell was named president of the Ruth Nichol Missionary Society at a meeting held at the home of Mrs Roger Sherman. Officers include Arthur Wiley vice president and Earl Galloway recording secretary among others. 28 members attended and a playlet was performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McConnell
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Roger Sherman
McConnell
Arthur Wiley
Earl Galloway
Robert McFarland
P. F. Whisler
Clyde Putnam
Robert Wiley
Floyd Hamil
Ken Peters
Raymond Anderson
W T. MclIntyre
George Rudiger
Ralph Kleese
Peters
Clarence Logan
Hamil
Jay Brewer
Rudiger
Ments
Homemakers Meet at Franklin Center Hosted by Mrs Sheetz
Mrs Don Sheetz hosted an all day homemakers meeting at 11 Franklin Center. Ruth Foster, county home economist, taught sewing techniques including making dresses with facing collars joining waist to skirt and two dress types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Sheetz
Franklin Center
Ruth Foster
Sewing Workshop Teaches Zippers Hemming Skirts
Miss Foster led a sewing class on sleeves plain and gathered and hemming flared skirts using a streamlined method. Attendees were invited to wear their dresses to the next meeting for a show of progress. A noon sack lunch featured olives pickles homemade ice cream cupcakes and coffee with Mrs Marion Wells assisting several hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Wells
Sheetz
Reveal Engagement at Party Thursday
The engagement of Dorla Crene Martin to Robert Bo. McLaughlin was revealed at a Thursday party hosted by Mrs. Robert Crone after noon. Guests joined afternoon knitting and discovered the news from tiny scrolls inside balloons. A pink tulip centerpiece displayed the engagement ring as refreshments followed amid a pink and green scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorla Crene Martin
Robert Bo. McLaughlin
Robert Crone Thursay
Richard Bordwell
T. J
Ray Milland Portrays Daring Prosecutor in Sealed Verdict
Ray Milland stars as a determined army lawyer in Sealed Verdict based on Lionel Shapiro novel about German war crimes trials. The film arrives Sunday at the Fox Theatre, presenting a commanding role that contrasts his recent villainous screen persona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Milland
Paramount
Lionel Shapiro
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Fox Theatre
Milland
Ray
You Gotta Stay Happy opens at the State Theatre
The romantic comedy features Joan Fontaine and James Stewart with Eddie Albert Roland Young and Percy WillBRide in support. Universal-International presents the film adapted from a Robert Carson serial. Director H C Potter and writer Karl Tunberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Fontaine
James Stewart
State Theate
Eddie Albert
Roland Young
Willard Parker
Percy Willbride
Rampart
Universal-International
Robert Carson
Saturday Evening Post
H. C. Potter
Karl Tunberg
Health Unit News Highlights Cedar Rapids Sanitation Efforts
Health unit work includes sanitation survey in Cedar Rapids led by sanitary engineer Al Bennett. Communities form health departments as needs grow. Two Child Health conferences set for next week with examinations in Washington and a clinic in Wellman. The State Crippled Children’s annual clinic will be in Muscatine with Thelma Luther assisting. Annual reports are mailing countywide, inviting requests for copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Bennett
Cedar Rapids
Lynn County
Washington
Health Unit
Wellman
American Legion Hall
Thelma Luther
R. N
Muscatine
State Crippled Children
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Bruce Cowden
Ulat
Bur Towas
Colenso
Drojyse i
Lombardo Brothers
Frank Brindley
Charlie Mugnaini
Louis Paccini
al Cantoni
pAll
Mrs
President
Crow
Joe
Grimes
By Mevoy
Striebel
Dixie Dugan
Heights
The
Journal
Besse Jones
Stewart
Lincoln
Second Avenue
Berdo
KE. H. Seales
Lloyd Duensing
Louis Larsen
Dave Galloway
Koras Martin
Chic Young
Blondie
Health Unit News
Arents
Ful
Penney's
Carey
Lemmon Jewelry Store
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