Gerdes and Wood Marry in Iowa City Ceremony
Mrs. Phillip Gerdes of the north community and Don Wood of Ainsworth were wed Saturday at 4 30 p m in the Meth Parsonage Iowa City. Pastor Edwin E Voight read the single ceremony. The couple's attendants were Mabel Burger of Ington and Harold Gerdes. The bride wore a blue flowered crepe dress with tan accessories. After dinner at Smith's in Iowa City, the couple returned to Washington to reside at 416 East Main Street. The bride attended Iowa Success College Ottumwa and works in the state welfare office. the groom works for a government agency in Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerdes
Phillip Gerdes
North
Don
C. I
Ainsworth
Iowa City
Edwin E. Voight
Mabel Burger
Ington
Harold Gerdes
Wood
Miss Burger
Smith's
Ashington
T. W. Harwood
East Main Street
Iowa Success
One Act Comedy in Be Program Presented by Drama Dept
The drama department will present an one act comedy Good Please by James Dag at a department meeting Wednesday evening at 7 39 p m in the home of e Glassburner 303 East Jef n street The play is directed by the Kammueller with wing members Mrs Harold Williams Mrs Beth Kimberlin Francesca Mrs George Mohr Mrs Dale acher Marie Landau and Vic Westphal All interested in drama invited to attend the meeting which is held on day instead of the usual Monday meeting day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dag
A Department
E Glassburner
Jefn Street
the Kammueller
Harold Williams
Beth Kimberlin
Francesca
George Mohr
Daleacher
Marie Landau
Vic Westphal
Byone
Baptist Women to Meet for Luncheon
The Baptist women will hold a luncheon and program at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Jake Mayer on South Iowa Avenue. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass, sandwiches, and table service. Roll call will be answered with Community Interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Mayer
Iowa Avenue
Woman's Home Missionary Society Meets at Bunce Home
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold a Friday meeting at 2 30 PM in the home of Mrs L A Bunce at 633 East Second Street. Mrs Mary Genkinger will lead the program for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
L. A. Bunce
East Second Street
Mary Genkinger
Rothschilds Hold Employee Dinner at North Side Cafe
Mr. and Mrs. I. Rothschild hosted a dinner for Rothschild store employees and Don Benblossom with his mother Mrs. H A Benblossom. The event began at the North Side cafe and moved to the Rothschild home for social time and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. I. Rothschild
Rothschild Store
Don Benblossom
H. A. Benblossom
North Side
Mrs. Rothschild
Leader Is Hostess to Headliners Club
The Washington Headliners 4 H club met at leader Mrs Golia Miller home with five members present. They planned a mothers tea for April 15 and enjoyed a brief music study and refreshments served by Mrs Miller and her daughter Ruth The next meeting will be April 15 at Jean Sigafoose home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fortnightly Club Meeting At Riverside Home
The Fortnightly club met at Mrs. R. J. Marner’s Riverside home on Thursday afternoon with ten members and two guests present. Social time followed by St. Patrick’s day refreshments, hosted by Mrs. Worley of Oelwein visiting at Dr. C. L. Worley’s home. Next gathering planned at Mrs. F. W. Schnoebelen’s home on April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Schnoebelen
Ainsworth Man Frank Moore Seen Shopping in Washington
Frank Moore of Ainsworth was observed shopping in Washington yesterday with local residents reporting the sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moore
Ainsworth
Washington
Local Drill Team Presents Work at Ottumwa Meeting
A large delegation from the Washington V F W post and auxiliary attended the institution of the new auxiliary at Ottumwa. Mrs Addie Campbell led the meeting with the Washington auxiliary drill team in white satin uniforms performing floor work assisted by the Newton drill team. Attendees included representatives from Marshalltown Newton Burlington Fort Madison Fairfield Des Moines Oskaloosa Davenport and Washington with several department officers present and Washington members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington V. F. W. Post
New Auxiliary
Vo FP. W. Post
Ottumwa
Addie Campbell
Iowa
Washington Auxiliary
Newton
Marshalltown
Burlington
Fort Madison
Fairfield
Des Moines
Oskaloosa Davenport
Washington
Margaret Jones
Hazel Miller
Emma Huett
Bertha Woody
Hazel Johnson
Darlene Daily
Madeline Walsh
Cleo Shockey
Jess Radda
Everette Burham
Sadee McAvoy
Naomi Custer
Bunny Blair
Laura Ford
Tom Swift
Stella Palmer
Mabel Lemley
Local Birthdays and Anniversary Observed in Community
Xenia area residents celebrate birthdays including Daryl Dodder John Winga Al Cantoni and Harold Gerdes. John and Mrs Schneider mark their tenth wedding anniversary. Greene Wellman Straw College and Wellman names noted residents observe birthdays today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Dodder
John Winga
al Cantoni
Tom
B. C. Humble
Harold Gerdes
Xenia
John Schneider
Milt Sojka
Elliot Grayson
Greene
Mareelallander of
Wellman
Lou Arthur
Alice Anderson
Ruth Knox to Be Honored at Pre-Nuptial Party
Mrs C A Boice and Mrs C W McLaughlin entertain a small group of girls at Mrs Boice’s home this evening. The event is a pre nuptial courtesy for Ruth Knox prior to her marriage to Lawrence DeWitt announced for April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Knox
C. A. Boice
C. W. McLaughlin
Has Three Hundred Chickens Has Five Hundred Hatching
Mrs Will Wooley travels to Washington to hatch chicks and brings home three hundred eleven New Hampshire reds. She also has one hundred eyes at Winfield hatchery to hatch Monday and takes four hundred eggs to Washington for hatch. Grover De Yarman visits Ed Curtis home. Gwendolyn Rhea travels to Kalona to join Crawfordsville girls glee club. Dr Lease called to J H Crawford home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera L. Sands
South Hill
Will Wooley
Washington
New Hampshire Reds
Winfield Hatchery
Grover de Yarman
Olds
Ed Curtis
Gwendolyn Rhea
Kalona
Girls Glee Club
Crawfordsville
Dr. Lease
J. H. Crawford
Social Calendar of Meetings and Events Schedule
The calendar lists a week of church and community group activities including a Father and Son banquet at Gimanenouw M. E. church West Chester, Damascus Shrine meeting at Masonic Temple, drama and homemaker events, W.R.C. gatherings, Jolly Troopers, garden and Presbyterian circles, Baptist luncheon, and Christian Aid meetings. Notable entries include a 7:30 p.m. women’s missionary society at the church and multiple group meetings across addresses on West Main, South Town, and East Second streets. Everyone is urged to attend the listed events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Missionary Society
Father and Son
Gimanenouw M. E
West Chester
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Issie Glassburner
Jefferson Street
Homemakers Club
Neill Trotman
Kolah Club
Bessie Wead
Rural Woman's Club
Charles Palmer
Birthdays Celebrated at Dodder Home Dinner
A birthday dinner for three was held Sunday at the Dodder home honoring sons Daryl and twins Robert and Richard. Daryl arrives from Des Moines for his birthday. the twins celebrate on Thursday. Guests included Harlan O’Loughlin and his sons Dennis and Dion, with Nellie Dodder in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodder Home
H. M. W Dodder
Daryl
American Institute of Business At
Des Moines
Robert
Richard
Harlan O'Loughlin and Sons
Dennis and
Dion
Nellie Dodder
Local residents note family visits and purchases
Morning reports include Ray mond facing serious eye trouble as his family checks on him. Joe Conrad bought a horse from Clarence Moorehead Thursday. Mrs. Joe Conrad visited with Mrs. Will Long and Mrs. Char ley Long Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sands were business visitors in Way land Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Paula grove of Ainsworth visited the Ed Curtis home last Sunday. W. C. Wooley and daughter Wilma were business shoppers Saturday in Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Joe Conrad
Clarence Moorehead
Will Long
Charley Long
Frank Sands
Wayland
Homer Paulagrove
Ainsworth
Ed Curtis
W. C. Wooley
Wilma
Winfield
Lignin May Substitute Coal Tar in Drug Dye Synthesis
The United States Bureau of Chemistry and Soils reports lignin from wood and plants can yield drugs dyes acids and chemicals similar to coal tar. This finding highlights lignin as a potential feedstock for chemical production and industrial applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
Helpful Household Hints From Frugal Kitchen Tips
A collection of practical homemaking tips including pastry wrapped meat loaf for easy removal, potato water as a silver cleaner, labeling magazines, reviving stale donuts, taping oilcloth corners, renewing torn sheets, using a coat hanger to prevent curtain drafts, pre icing cake layers to avoid soggy fillings, and a monkey wrench to stabilize a yardstick for hem measuring.
Graham Cracker Ice Cream Method
A recipe outlines making graham cracker ice cream using crumbs sugar coffee cream milk and vanilla. It instructs assembling in the freezing container then surrounding with a crushed ice and rock salt mixture and turning the dasher for five to ten minutes until firm before chilling further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dasher
Mrs. Widner Visits Richland as Local News
Mrs. John Widner of Washington spent a few days in Richland this week. The article notes Bill Smith, son of Fred and Mrs. Smith, studying law at the University of Iowa and preparing for a position with Aetna Life Insurance Co. Local residents Hal Figgins, Glen Davis, the Palmer family, Dorothy Work, Joan Fulton, and others hosted or attended birthday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Neville
Richland
John Widner
Washington
William Smith
Fred W. Smith
State University of Iowa Law School
Hartford
Hal Figgins
Glen Davis
Chas. Palmer
Wilma
Clarence Work
Dorothy
Columbus Junction
Harold Fulton
Joan
Palmer
Martha Davis
J. H. Nightengale
The
Officers Named in Columbus Junction Church Groups
Officers of the Others First Class of the United Presbyterian Sunday school were elected with Eli White as president and C. S. Ramsdale as vice president. Calendar of the Presbyterian church also chose officers with Nevada Atcheson as president and Robert N. Chord as vice president. Ladies Aid at Columbus City Methodist elected John Lee as president and Clara Orris as vice president. Entertains Lodge Mrs Ethel Gabriel entertained the Royal Neighbors lodge Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Mar
United Presbyterian Sunday School
Eli White
C. S. Ramsdale
J. H. Rodruck
Fred Duncan
The
Presbyterian Church
Nevada Atcheson
Robert N. Chord
C. E. Lavery
Lewis Pugh
Ladies Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
Columbus City Methodist Church
John Lee
Clara Orris
Maud Boulton
Bessie Aringdale
Ethel Gabriel
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Community church and civic notes announce meetings
The Susan Coffey Auxiliary of the West Chester M E Church meets March 24 with Mrs. Ethel Bauer at 11 AM. Founders Day lunch and program follow. The 1st Ward Republicans hold a caucus March 28 at Morrison Law office 7 30 PM. Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting March 29 at Mrs. George Clapper's home 290 West Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Coffey
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of West Chester
M. E. Church
Ethel Bauer
Morrison Law Office
Presbyterian Cottage
George Clapper
West
Washington Street
Local churches host guest speaker and community notices at Mt Pleasant
The 1st Methodist Church of Mt Pleasant featured a guest speaker from the church. Dr. and Mrs. A C Peterson and Mrs Lena Peterson visited Washington and Wisconsin relatives. Mr and Mrs Lem Reed visited Fort Madison. The library remains busy with new books arriving and many being checked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church of
Mt. Pleasant
A. C. Peterson
Washington
Lena Peterson
Wisconsin
W. K. Luithly
Lem Reed
Fort Madison
Library Book Exchange Hours Released
The hours for the community book exchange are posted, detailing open times for a select period. Patrons can drop off and borrow titles during designated morning and afternoon sessions at the community center.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Drama Dept
Icks
Home Missionary Society
Rothschilds
Party
R. I. Marner
Chicago
Raberta
Barber & Beauty Salon
Maxine Adams
Straw College
C. C. Wilson
W.tlm.s
M.E. Church
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Fred L. Moore
North Town Avenue
John W. Lemmon
South Town Avenue
Fred E. Reid
South Iowa Avenue
Christian Aid and Missionary Joint Meeting
Claude Tucker
Third Avenue
Stella Latehem
West Main Street
Verne Huffman
L Lee LL
St. Patrick's
Graham
Roughnecks
Mrs
Jackie
Dad
Jackie Jumpers
Klein Klothing KO
MT Assa
Les
Brand
Lem“On
S. E. Corner
Globe Beauty Shop
Shirley
Holland
Deanna Durbin
Rothschild's
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