Ann Judson Circle Meeting at Mrs Elmer McClure Home
The Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist church held a regular meeting at Mrs. Elmer McClure's home with co hosts Mrs Clyde Kelly and Mrs W D Hesseltine. The session covered lessons on Candlepower Stewardship of Life and included readings from Kramer, Guest and Grenfall. A mission letter from Catherine Mahie Congo Africa was read. a nominating committee was named and Centennial planning discussed. a $25 pledge to missions was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Judson
the Baptist Church
The
Young Women's Missionary Society
Elmer McClure
Clyde Kelly
W. D. Hesseltine
Ruth Lemley
Besse B. Jones
Hesseltine
Besse Jones
Clara Faulkner
Edgar Daniel Kramer
Edgar Guest
Grenfall
Catherine Mahie
Kimpese
Congo
Africa
Nellie Wiley
Howard Messer
Marietta Workman
Carol Forgey
Cora Hopping
Birthday notices share many joyful anniversaries across towns
Carrie Wilson of Keota celebrates a three quarter century birthday born in Jacksonville in 1865. Twin Andrew and Adam Shelangoski mark their birthdays in Fairfield and Rock Island. Raymond Kaufman and son Andy, 10, celebrate. Neva Hole turns nine. Charles Bear notes his 22nd. Other honorees include Mrs Ferguson, Mrs McConahay, Rex Hazen, Marie Jackson, Martha Richardson, Mrs McCall, Max Richenberger, Beulah Longwell, Maxine Foster, Ed F Havel, Henry Witthoft and Ray Box. Twins of Mrs Elliot McKinstry and Margaret Chalupa also born today. Mary Grecian yesterday. Harrison Hesseltine also honored. Minnesota lakes number about 10 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Wilson
Keota
Jacksonville, Ill
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
J. B. McConahey
Rex Hazen
Marie Jackson
Martha Darlene Richardson
Tillie McCall
Max Richenberger
Beulah Longwell
Dublin
Maxine Foster
Ed F. Havel Henry Witthoft
Ray Box
Social Calendar Features Local Club Gatherings
Social calendar items show numerous meetings and luncheons across organizations. K C hall hosts a regular business meeting after church service while M and Church hosts a potluck. Several units plan lunches, sewing, and craft activities with specific hostesses and street addresses listed.
Announcements from M B Church and OFS Lodge
Family Night at M B church Wednesday at 6 32 p m features potluck sandwiches and table service. Unit No 2 leads meal and program with Rev R C Feagy giving a Lenten Meditation In the Shadow of the Cross The 2013 Ainsworth chapter OFS No 892 hosts a party at Masonic Hall Ainsworth Thursday for Eastern Stars Masons and families with potluck at 6 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.b. Church
R. C. Feagy
Ainsworth
Masonic Hall
Martha A Mace Hosts Dinner for Past Worthy Advisors
Martha Anne Mace hosted Monday evening in the private dining room of the North Side cafe for thirteen Past Worthy Advisors. The table featured twin spring bouquets and lighted tapers in a candelabrum with smilax. Esther Hayes and Margery Means, March birthdays, received gifts. After business, guests visited the Glenn Mace home for knitting and sewing. Mrs Ernest Wagner to host April meeting. The article notes 1930 census shows 51.2 percent males.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Anne Mace
North Side
Smilax
Esther Hayes
Margery Means
Glenn Mace
Ernest Wagner
Potluck Supper Hosted by Alma Hearne Mission Society
The Alma Hearne Holland mission society of the Methodist church held a potluck supper and meeting at Edna Mercer’s apartment with Elizabeth Irwin assisting. Twenty two members and one guest Mrs Mercer attended. Stella Palmer led the devotional on Sharing the Health of the World. Susie Johnson chaired a special Lenten offering. The April meeting is set for April 15 with Jessie and Edna Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hearne Holland
Susie Johnson
Jessie
Edna Klein
Enterprise School Minstrel Show Friday Evening
Dutch Creek township hosts an Enterprise-school program and minstrel show Friday evening with free admission. A hot lunch will be served. Betty Wimmer is the teacher in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise — School
Dutch Creek Township
Betty Wimmer
Missionary Society Meeting In United Presbyterian Church
The March afternoon gathering of the Women's Missionary Society at United Presbyterian Church was led by Mrs. D N Anwyl with 22 members and four guests present. Treasurer Mrs. W J Masson presented the year end finances while Mrs C H McLaughlin conducted the business portion. Mrs Cora Davis led devotions and Mrs C W McLaughlin reviewed articles in the missionary magazine. The study topic was China and members discussed the material. Refreshments were served by Mrs Duncan and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
D. N. Anwyl
O. L. Sampson
Carrie Anderson
Maude Martin
W. I. Duncan
W. J
Shortest Bible Verse Jesus Wept
The brief Bible line most commonly cited is Jesus Wept from John 11 35. It is often referenced as the shortest verse in many English translations, though original Greek texts record a longer verse in the same context.
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Jesus
Ask Press Women to Club Program in Des Moines
Esther MacGugin of Ames publicity chair plans a 4 pm Friday program in Fort Des Moines hotel lounge for all Iowa Press association attendees in Des Moines March 14. Iowa Press Women's club president Mrs. Sherman W. Needham says this is the first club compliment to association women. Panel includes Needham Milepost Ames Nelle McNicholls Nevada Journal Martha Berry Indianola Record-Tribune Phyllis Rogers Coon Rapids Enterprise Willa Mae Robinson A I B Des Moines Mrs Arthur E Olson Story City Herald director CCl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther MacGugin
Ames
Towa Press Women’s Club
Fort Des Moines
Iowa Press Association
Des Moines
Sherman W. Needham
Iowa Press Women’s Club
Association
Iowa
Women Employees of Association
Needham
Ames Milepost
Nelle McNicholls
Nevada Journal
Martha Berry
Indianola Record-Tribune
Phyllis Rogers
Coon Rapids Enterprise
Willa Mae Robinson
A.I.B
Arthur E. Olson
Story City Herald
Ccl
Famous Last Words I smell gas down here
A quirky historical note recalls a speaker uttering I smell gas down here and a joked response about thatch. The line circulates as an anecdote illustrating wartime or industrial slang, reflecting caution and humor in dangerous settings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ann Judson Circle
Andrew Shelangoski
Fairfield
Route 2
Adam Shelangoski
Rock Island
Raymond Kaufman
Way- Vand
Andy
Neva Hole
Ernest Hole
Pilotburg
Charles Bear
Elliot McKinstry
Margaret Chalupa
George Chalujm
Yesteday
Birhday
Mary Grecian
Harrison Hesseltine
Dan Hesseltine
Minnesota Lakes
Minnesota
C.D.A
K.C. Hall
Stewart P.T.A
Lloyd Foster
Boyd Foster
Walnut Women's Club
Leslie McFarland
Rural Women's Club
Grant Humston
Y.W.C.A
Ruth Flood
Y. W. White Shrine
Roy Means
Public Affairs Department
C. C. Wilson
R. H. McCleery
MecCleery
Main St
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
John F. Rittenhouse
Nona Reeves
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
H. H. Club
Howard McAtlin
Rebekah Club
Myrtle Morgan
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
O.F.S
Ainsworth Masonic Hall
Methodist Church
J. M. White
W. 3Rd. St
Jessc Busby
N. 7Th Ave
J. H. Campbell
Donald Bell
S. Marion Ave
W. F. Biekel
EK. van Buren St
YW. G. Simpson
Paul Snakenberg
Friendship Club
Tydia Juzeler
Baptist Church
John Shebeck
Ladies
W.R.C
G.A.R. Hall
C.H. Guther
Martha A. Mace
Edna Mercer
Ask Press
Spurgeon
H. F. Spurgeon
Zell & Rut Loo
Fruit -Tex
L, Ros
Kine
Blue and Rose
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