Rainbow Girls Host DeMolay Party and Plans for Founder’s Day
Rainbow girls hosted the DeMolay boys after a Rainbow meeting in the Masonic Temple. About twenty couples danced at the party with Easter colored refreshments. Social and decorating committees are named. Plans include attending church on founder’s day April 7 and a bake sale at Washington Cleaners next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Jean Davis
Shirley Peterson
Sarah Jane Lemley
Ellen Gidley
Esther Hayes
Dorothy Watson
Alberta Godfrey
Methodist Church
Washington Cleaners
Mona James Weds Harold Thomassen
Mona James and Harold Thomassen were married yesterday at 8 30 in Kahoka Missouri by Justice of the Peace Moore. Attendants were Rex and Mrs Frank of Washington. Mona from Muscatine where she finished high school. Thomassen son of Mr and Mrs Paul Thomassen attended Washington high school and works with his father in the 14 A store. They reside at 302 South Iowa Avenue in the R W Bozeman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona
James
Harold Thomassen
Kahoka
Legion Auxiliary Plans County Meeting in Riverside
Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the American Legion will meet March 20 at the American Legion headquarters to finalize plans for the county gathering in Riverside on April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Marel
Ladies’ Auxiliary
American Legion
Ladies’ Aid
Cotter Visitors From Cedar Rapids Attend Sunday School
Mr and Mrs George Witmer and sons Henry and Peter of Cedar Rapids were Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs John Jenkins in Cotter. They attended Sunday School at the Cotter church. Mrs Witmer ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter
George Witmer
Henry
Peter
Cedar Rapids
John Jenkins
Witmer
Social Calendar of Gatherings and Meetings
Local social calendar lists Tuesday events including Chapter V T.T.T. and Damascus Shrine ceremony at Masonic Temple with refreshments. Wednesday features IX club Jus Us club and Pythian Krete with hosts Mrs Waggoner and Mrs Carris. Other notes cover private circles at West Chester Federated church and Odd Fellows family night at G.A.R. hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.T.T
Fred Maasdam
Damascus Shrine
P.m
Masonic Temple
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Harvey Waggoner
John Caldwell
West Monroe Street
Pythian Krete
EB. C. Carris
South Avenue
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Frey L. Moore
F. W. Eastwood
Lestie Zook
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
F. Hall
Birthday Greetings From The Community
A wired society page notes multiple birthday anniversaries and family milestones. Roger Kleese turns three, Wilma Zoden Young is ten, Elaine Augustine reaches ten, and several residents celebrate birthdays. Mr and Mrs Melo Lasek mark their twelfth wedding anniversary. Gene Boynton and Mrs Boynton welcome son Michael Warren at Bellevue Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Kleese
Ralph Kleese
Mrs
Melo Lasek
Jenkins
Gene Boynton
Philippine Debt Per Capita Compared With Tanen
The Philippine national debt is reported at $2 per person, about one thirtieth of Tanen’s per capita burden. The note highlights a large gap in national borrowing levels between the two areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Tanen
Couple Married 60 Years In Quiet Indiana Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Dunbar quietly observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their home on East Madison Street. Married in Montgomery county Indiana on March 18 1880 the couple moved to Iowa then to Dutch Creek township before settling in Washington two years ago. He born in Clarke county Iowa will be 82 on April 21 she born in Montgomery county Indiana will be 77 on April 24. They have nine children twenty one grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren with a list of names in the Washington area.
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Oliver Dunbar
Madison Street
Montgomery County
Indiana
Mrs. Dunbar
Dutch Creek Township
Washington
Mr. Dunbar
Clarke County
Iowa
Dunbar
Home
Julia Ann Ryan
Tenty
Goldie Koendycke
Riehland
Sylvia Martin
Wellington
Nev
Leola Hotle
Julia Rehmel
Mount Pleasant
Olive Robertson
Richland
Lottie Augustine
Ainsworth
Glen Dunbar
Irene Baker
Merle Dunbar
Chicago
F. Bauer
Session
County
A. E. Putnam
Omer Conklin
Sal
E. J. Hesselschwerdt
Mae Townsley
St. Vincent Home
Care
Marner & Adams
Ill
J. A. Mayer
R. I. Williams
Farmers Cooper, Exeh
Sprno WG
Sth
Beatin
Lee
Cen
F. E. Bourgeois
Crone’s Grocery
Piggly Wiggly Store
Glassman Grocery
Morris Grocery
Central Food Market
Schneider Grocery
Economy
Tonmao
Riverside Mere, Co
C. Wittmer
Coal
Hoover & Porter
Frank's Cash
Benteco
National Tea Co
Shames Dept
Durst Dept
H. H. Stewart
Harley Cherwinker
Jay Brewer
Iowa Cont. Tele. Co
J. N. Irwin
Wilma Taylor
D. D. Davis
Frank Boller
E. BE. Stutsman
E. F. Yugend
Aid
T. M. Mast
Wash. Co. Med. Society, Et Eae
A. Keith Droz
Med
J. M. Lievd
Geo. L. McDaniel
Phillips & Hebner
J. C. Penney Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
Eae
A. E. Atchison, Ahoes
Emery Gingerich
Wilson Coal Co
Eclipse Lumber Co
Wolf Creek Coal & Mining Ey OE
Brighton Lumber Co
West Chester Feed & Grain Co
Wayland Farmers Elevator Co
Home Lumber Co
Darnell Coal Co
Glenn Wilson
Washington Oil Co
Keree Eeee
Fred
C. R. McCutchen
Wilbur Richardson
Charles Schulty
Carlton Wilson
Glen Miller
R. A. Knittel
Wellman Food Store
Aki Ab de Ont
Washington Dairy
Snyder's Dairy
Dave Eimen
State
Rooee Florence Thomas
Ruth Emmons
Pinney Coal Co
Sinclair Refining Co
Peesy
F. J. Barth
Martha (. Foster
Mid
Edgar Porter
A. & P. Tea Co
Eva Turner
Jennie Lauderman
Five Recipes From Iowa Utilities Cooking School Featured
The Iowa Southern Utilities company sponsors a Wash ington Cookery Week presenting five recipes from Mrs. Emma Bopp and Mrs. George C. Stewart. Recipes include Brown Sugar Coconut Cookies Cinnamon Rolls Seven Minute Icing and Pie Crust with home kitchen instructions and baking times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Washington
Emma Bopp
George C. Stewart
Night Club Theme Planned by DeMolay Members
A DeMolay party at the Munsonic Temple will feature a night club theme and run from 7 40 p m to 11 p m on Wednesday evening. Wendell Baker chairs the event with Claire Darbyshire and John Gardner on the general committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsonic Temple
Wendell Baker
Claire Darbyshire
John Gardner
Pdemolay Order
Holy Week Services at St Marys Church Riverside
Holy Week observances are set for St Marys Church in Riverside on Thursday March 21 through Saturday March 23 with Masses Holy Hour adoration and the blessing of holy water. Services begin 8:30 am Holy Thursday 7:30 pm Holy Hour Good Friday mass of the pre-sanctified and cross adoration and Saturday 7 am blessing of holy water and Mars celebration. Local residents visited or were visited by relatives during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hireline
Iowa City
W. C. Leeney
Ivan Rummerhart
Frances Jean
Hills
Charles Rath
Fern Meeks
Ford Hopkins
Fannie Meeks
Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Notice
Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 9 30 AM at the home of Mrs Val Fuhr 408 West Street with a welcome to Phares and others in the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
Val Fuhr
Club Meeting at W Shalla Home Hosts Linger Longer Members
Mrs Will Shalla and Mrs Mary Moore co hosted the Linger Longer club at Mrs Shalla's home. Mrs Edwin Rich president led a brief business session as fourteen members attended and welcomed new member Mrs Forrest Lance. Guests included Joan and Teddy Fulton Connie Keyser Janet Shalla Ruth Miller. plant exchange planned for next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Shalla
Mary Moore
Linger Longer
Shrine Card Party at White Shrine Held in Masonic Temple
Four tables of bridge were played at the White Shrine card party held yesterday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. Traveling prize went to Mrs. H. M. McBride with other prizes to Mrs. Charles Schmoeller and Mrs. T. J. Pease. Hosts Mrs. Marie Shaffer and Mrs. Victor Blattner served refreshments. The next party will be in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
H. M. McBride
Charles Schmoeller
T. J. Pease
Marie Shaffer
Victor Blattner
Misse Bratten
Chere-Lin
Richard Johnson
Harold Swanker
Vina Manussier
A. B. Schmoeller
Bratten
Daughters of Union Veterans Hold Supper and Meeting
Daughters of Union Veterans gathered for a potluck supper at the G A R hall with strong turnout. Myrtle Shaw from Dolly Madison tent No 18 St Joseph Missouri spoke on the home tent work and four officers were installed after illness. Members voted three dollars for the Garden department cemetery road beautification project. A practice for inspection is set for Saturday at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Myrtle Shaw
Dolly Madison
St. Joseph
Department Council
Garden Department
Cemetery Road
Social Circle to Meet in West Chester Federated Church
The Social circle will meet at the Federated church in West Chester Thursday at 2 p m. Sara Pollock is chairman of the refreshments committee and Mrs Ralston heads the entertainment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church
West Chester
Sara Pollock
Ralston
4-H Club Meets With Betty Sojka
The Fairview farmerettes 4 H club met in Betty Sojka’s home with six members present. Hazel Sojka served as business chairman. Members gave talks on Good Dreaming Why Use A Thimble and Thank You Notes. The leader taught color and fabric trends and sewing box making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Farmerettes
Betty Sojka
Hazel Sojka
Viola Marek
Eldiene Sojka
Marie Sojka
Hesitation Waltz
Virginia Sleed
Frances Sojka Apri
Arms Spending Seen At 20 Billion Annual Total
Economists estimate world arms expenditure at about 20 billion dollars yearly, signaling a sizable pace of military spending with implications for global economies and defense budgets.
County Board Minutes Show Numerous Audited Claims
The Board met February 7 1940 with Ned Morrow E P Bauer and H P Wilson present. Minutes approved and warrants authorized for a long list of payments including salaries rent supplies mileage and various services to local firms and individuals. The County Treasurer and auditors processed dozens of payments across departments and township officers reflecting routine financial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Ned Morrow
E. PF. Bauer
H. P. Wilson
Maurine Trotman
Carl W. Klein
Ferne Crozier
Alfred Faulkner
Cloyce Dougherty
H. E F. Keeley
Laurel Book Co
Lefebvre Corporation
Sapror
Wosk Oe
S. G. Kiesey
C. F. Hoover
POE Mince
E. F. Bauer
Kalona News
Wellman Advance
Geo. L. McDaniel
Row
Peterson & Co
Ana Mace Chem
Sup. Co
Ee Higley Chem. Co
Theo. B. Robertson Pro Co
Omeneeshe
Washington City
Eclipse Lumber Co
C. R. Oldfield
F. A. Dunbar
W. W. Twinam
Wilson Coal Co
Iowa So
Util. Co
Lester B. Krabill
Marjorie Lytle
Koch Brothers
Klipto Loose Leaf Co
Frazier & Campbell
Riverside Leader
Floyd Murphy
Wim. Sickels
B. C
Evening Journal
Betty Hamil
Iowa State Dept. of Social Welfare
Floyd Polis
Russell Knott
Brighton
Crawford
Highland
W. D. Roberts
Stanley Vodicka
G. A. Waldschmidt
A. EE. Palmer
Lee E. Norris
C. C. Moorhead
E. Helmick
Everett Denison
W. M. Darbyehire
C. L. Harley
Victor Vogel
Roy L. Miller
Fred E. Palmer
Board OF Health
Thelma Luther
D. CG
Widmer & Busby
Iowa
Tt's Co
Frank Bauer
Session
Com
March Anniversary Dates from Early 20th Century Listings
A list of businesses with March anniversary dates from 1924 to 1937 and related expenses and supplies receipts. Names include Cox Motor Company and Wilson Coal Co among others with additional entries for services, rents, and utilities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rainbow Girls
Mona James
Ladies’ Aid Society
Riverside Methodist Church
Sherman Fox Booth
Fox
R. J. Marner
Mary Hartzler
Victoria Griffin
Cooking
Review
Owen
Kolah Club
Charles Palmer
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Ee Schmoeder
Pansy Hill Club
E. L. Rouse
West Chester Federated Church
P.eb.o
C. A. Boice
Priva
Wilma Zoden Young
Ralph Young
O. KE. Farrier
Dale H. Peters
Elmer Wells
Iva Morrison John Mapel
Joe Simmering
Tommy Dale Randall
Elaine Augustine
Ralph Augustine
Valley
Col Nicola
Walter Mayers
Des Moines
E. L. Breitenbach
Philippine National Debt
Faille and
Cabardine
Francis Haney
McLellan
Wn Als
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
St. Mary's Church
Th W.clt
Wit
Phares
W. Shalla
Chester
Bridge Club
Elsie Bratten
Russell Belle
Clare Tate
the Board OF Supervisors
Sage Savings
Arkansas Gazette
Cox Motor Com
W. i. Sloat Radio
Globe Beauty & Barber Shop
Josh Rockwood
Fred Burger
Mary Palmauist
Gar
Mangold
Ironer IN
Troner
Trustees OF Commercial Savings Bank
Trustees’ Office
Federal Savings & Loan
Cor. McCutchen
Awent
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