Local notes recap family visits and events across several states
Mrs. Tom Davis returns home after months in California visiting her daughter and son-in-law Lt. Col. and Mrs. Richard Stearns. Mr. and Mrs. McGaffey visited Oshkosh daughter Peg. Traci Peiffer celebrated her first birthday with family including Mike Zager and Ralph Peiffer. Susie Humston visited Batavia relatives. Mrs. Kenning spent time with Humston family. Mrs. Snodgrass cared for grandchildren in Muscatine during the state bowling tournament. Mrs. Humston Jr. returned from Denver. The Lores youths and families shared weekends in Wheatland and Scranton. Sarah Christine Helscher born March 12 to Peggy Statler and J.W. Helscher. grandparents listed. Horak family vacationed in Corpus Christi area. Leo Mangold hospitalized for surgery at Mercy in Iowa City. Northeast and Northwest Missouri University students visited home over weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Davis
California
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Bernardino
Orange
Riverside
Col
Richard Stearns
Davis
Mary Ann Pencil Weds Mr Weston in Davenport
Mary Ann Pencil daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Pencil of Davenport wed Richard Edward Weston son of Mrs Robert McCarroll in Ridgeview Park Presbyterian Church Davenport officiated by Rev Ted Bush. The couple will live in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Pencil
Charles Pencil
Davenport
Washington
Richard Edward Weston
Robert McCarroll
Richard Weston
Eldridge
Iowa
Ridgeview Park Presbyterian Church
Ted Bush
Everett Pencil
Charles Kallaus
Riverside
Ray Phillips
Ted Frye
Rex McVey Jr
David Hatfield
VFW
Bettendorf
Central High School
Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company
West High School
Tri-City Fabricating Welding Company
River Products dominates in league bowling results
Results show Gibson Discount 1 Essex 3 and Abstract Co 0 State Bank 4. Osincup Drug 4 over VFW 0 and River Products 4 Daytons 0. Team series River Products 2507 and State Rant 9201 with River Products 857 in team game. Individual top scorers Elizabeth Johnson 529 Judi Curl 519 Judi Curl 226 Nancy Boock 194.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Discount
Essex
State Bank
Abstract Co
Osincup Drug
V.F.W
River Products
Daytons
Mgnacores
Elizabeth Johnson
Judi Curl
Nancy Boock
Melody Strikers League
Washington State Bank
Washington County Abstract
Dayton Beauty Salon
Club Activities Chapter EI Meeting Des Moines Delegates Named
Mrs Walter Griffin hosted Chapter EI meeting with Mrs Paul Shearer as cohostess for dessert. Mrs Shearer presided at the business session. Delegates were chosen to attend the state convention in Des Moines on April 27 and 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Griffin
Paul Shearer
Shearer
Des Moines
Circles IV VI VII of WSCS Meet Friday
Circles IV VI and VII of the Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service met Friday. Circle IV, hosted by Mrs. Everett Burham and Mrs. Elsie Davison, had twelve members with a program on Public Education and a closing spiritual arithmetic. Circle VI met at Mrs. Gilbert Mills with twelve attendees and a taped sermon by Dr. Bauman of Washington, D C. Circle VII, hosted by Mrs. Dorothy Bauer for twenty one members, included guest Mrs. Evelyn Livingston and a program on low cost housing projects in various countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circles
Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service
Circle IV
Everett Burham
Elsie Davison
Edgar Stout
Evert Weston
Circle VI
Gilbert Mills
Helen Ryner
Rolland Taylor
Missionary Meeting of Reformed Presbyterian Women
The Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Gaylen Jarrard's home with presiding president Mrs. Orpha Munson. Devotions by Miss Helen Wylie, minutes by Mrs. John Skubal, and reports followed. A program on two books was reviewed and a mission study Psalm was played. The next meeting is April 6 an all day church event. Presbyterial gathering set for April 11 in Marion. A clothing drive for summer wear was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Gaylen Jarrard
Orpha Munson
Helen Wylie
John Skubal
Ella Mae Miller
Tim Haney
Marion
Claude Brown
Selma
Ala
Robert Megdelsen
Social Calendar for Cyrus and Nearby Communities
Numerous clubs and groups schedule meetings and events across Cyrus, West Chester, Crawfordsville, and nearby venues. Highlights include Masonic Temple activities, WSCS circles, Catholic Daughters, Senior Citizens programs, a Saddle Club potluck at the Fairgrounds, and Rebekah Lodge and Bethlehem Commandery gatherings through Thursday to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frednesday
West Chester
WSCS
Crawfordsville Ces
Masonica Temple
Catholic Daughters
St. James
Senior Citizens
Claude McCoy
Methodist
Ralph Martin
Halcyon House
Robert Machael
VEW
Truman Hysell
Gladys Bartholow
Ruth Group
Harold Jarvis
Robert Huber
YMCA
Garry Humston Oes
Masonic Temple
Vernon Roth
Independent Club
Charles Kennedy Oes
Leroy Veggy
Church Rebekah Lodge
Bethlehem Commandery
Highlanders 4-H Club March Meeting At Ainsworth Church
Highlanders 4-H Club met at Ainsworth Methodist Church for March with roll call What Is Your Favorite Food David Roberts spoke on How to Start the Day with a Good Breakfast Bryan Lasek discussed The Importance of Physical Fitness Kirk and Brad Soukup hosted the meeting opened with the flag pledge and closed with the 4-H pledge Linda Ledger hosted Peppy Pals meeting with ten members answering What Is My Most Becoming Color Robin James led the pledge Members voted to give 5 to IFYE Presentations included Sue Vittetoe on Simple Ring Belt and Robin James on Sewing on Buttons and Snaps Linda Ledger spoke on Fitting Clothing Properly After meeting the girls aided exercises for the Club 15 Linda and her mother served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlanders
Ainsworth Methodist Church
David Roberts
Bryan Lasek
Kirk
Brad Soukup
Linda Ledger
Robin James
IFYE
Sue Vittetoe
Linda
Hospital Admissions Listed By Yesterday And Today
Yesterday admissions include Harold Mineart Brighton medical James McCormick Conesville surgical Mrs John Goodlander Washington surgical Diemin ce Yesterday Mrs Larry Pitzer and daughter Washington Today admissions name Jay Crone Keota Mrs Gary Lange and daughter Letts Mrs Ralph Graber and daughter Washington Mrs Lewis Tisor Columbus Junction Mrs Thomas Horak and son Washington Max Graber Wayland Mrs William Smith and daughter Fairfield Larry Shalla Riverside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mineart
Brighton
James McCormick
Conesville Surgical
John Goodlander
Washington
Nce
Larry Pitzer
Jay Crone
Keota
Gary Lange
Letts
Ralph Graber
Lewis Tisor
Columbus Junction
Thomas Horak
Max Graber
Wayland
William Smith
Fairfield
Larry Shalla
Riverside
Truman quote on state duty over world domination
President Harry Truman urged service over dominance, saying the responsibility of the great state is to serve rather than rule the world. This thought emphasizes restraint and duty in global leadership.
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Harry Truman
Ethan Brooks Celebrates 59th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Brooks of Wayland marked their 59th anniversary with a noon dinner Sunday at the Captain's Table. Their children and extended families joined in the celebration, including Don Brooks of Rolling Meadows and Bill Denton of Washington, with eight grandchildren and relatives visiting Aunt Ora Swantz for her 80th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethan Brooks
Wayland
Don Brooks
Rolling Meadows
Ill
Bill
Madge Brooks
Bill Mattocks
Bobby the Brooks
Jerry Deaton
Oklahoma
Richard Deaton
Florida
Rodney Brooks
Texas
Ora Swantz
Chapter Y Meets for Annual Planning in Mrs Sherman Home
The group met Monday evening at Mrs. Roger Sherman home with Mrs. Burl Pringle and Miss Elsie Glassburner as assistant hostesses. Thirty-one members attended as Mrs. Bruce Campbell led the regular business meeting and committees were appointed for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Sherman
Burl Pringle
Elsie Glassburner
Bruce Campbell
Merry Mixer Club and Farm Bureau Women Meet Notice
Merry Mixer Club hosts cooperative dinner with a women’s business meeting and men’s card play. Farm Bureau Women’s Committee plans Day March 26, prepares pajamas and ship aid items, and practices a district skit. Chapter DL, TTT selects delegates for state convention and arranges YWCA dinner participation on April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixer Club
Harry Dale Dusenbery
Earl Guengerich
Bridal Shower for Miss Cheri Drayfahl Held at Fuhr Home
A linen and personal bridal shower for Miss Cheri Drayfahl took place Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Allen Fuhr with Carrol Drayfahl and Judi Curl assisting. Twelve guests attended including mothers Mrs. Irene Drayfahl and Mrs. Alice McFarland. Miss Drayfahl will wed Dan McFarland on April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheri Drayfahl
Allen Fuhr
Carrol Drayfahl
Judi Curl
Irene Drayfahl
Alice McFarland
Miss Drayfahl
Dan McFarland
Also Mentioned on This Page
David G. McGaffey
Peg McGaffey
Oshkosh
Wis
Traci Peiffer
Mike Zager
Melissa
Lori
Matt
Ralph Peiffer
Susie Humston
Gerald Kenning
Robbie
Debbie
Batavia
Kenning
Grant Humston Jr
Marion Snodgrass
Muscatine
Don Snodgrass
Greg
Jodi
Tracy
Grant Humston Sr
Ethel Johnson
Denver
Dan Lowe
Tammy and
Tim
Wheatland
Bob Lowe
Robert Helscher
Scranton
Sarah Christine
Cloyce Statler
J.W. Helscher
Peggy Statler
Richard Horak
David and
Luke
Corpus Christi
Leo Mangold
Mercy Hospital
Towa City
Russell Davison
Northeast Missouri University
Kirksville
Steve Davisson
Northwest Missouri University
Maryville
Julie Doumis
Council Bluffs
Rodney Davisson
Mr. Weston
STATE
Houston
UPI
Champion Paper Co
Champion
Carson Plumbing & Heating
Thesday Cyrus
Zeredatha Council
Tops Club
Ywca Room
Citizens Band Radio Club
Noble Grand Circle
Pearl Tucker
Keith Williams
al Hirt
St. Pat's
Wolf's Flower Shop
M&m Distributors & Importers
Nat'l. Bank
Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Minnie Witthoft
Carolyn Baldwin
Farm Bureau Women's Committee
Farm Bureau Building
Maurice Crawford
Farm Bureau
Hope
Crawford
Loren Robertson
Ken Hanson
Curt Wells
Walter Doak
Merle Turnipseed
Wayne Owens
Eileen Jeffrey
Eden Valley
Minn
Betty Crocker
James Butler
YWCA
eCoffee
eCookies
eCold Drinks
Sears
Bernie Stout
Bernie
Katherine
Sanny Dalzeil Sandy
Washington St
Archie
Lovick
State Theater
Washington, Iowa
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