Shenefelts Host Visitors in Cedar Rapids for Clapper
Mrs. I W Shenefelt travels to Cedar Rapids to spend the day at the Everett Shenefelt home with Mrs Clayton Clapper of Waseca Minn A breakfast at nine oclock tomorrow morning will honor Mrs Clapper with guests Mr and Mrs Oscar Davis also attending Anita Pratt returns from Cedar Rapids after visiting Mr and Mrs Don Welch Arthur Atack Jr and Virginia Stutsman Cornell college students come home for spring vacation to stay with the Atack and Stutsman families
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Shenefelt
Cedar Rapids
Everett Shenefelt
Clayton Clapper
Waseca, Minn
Oscar Davis
Clapper
Anita Pratt
Don Welch
Arthur Atack, Jr
Virginia Stutsman
Cornell College
Atack and
Stutsman
Evening Journal Society Notes in Oskaloosa Visit
Mrs Charles Ragan and daughters Winifred Teresa with Mrs C R McCutcheon Sr visited Mr and Mrs C R McCutcheon Jr in Oskaloosa on Wednesday. Marion S George County Treasurer notes March 31 is last day to pay first installment of taxes without penalty. Mrs Frank Boshart and son Russell with Edith Boshart of Olds spent yesterday here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ragan
Winifred and
Teresa
C. R. McCutcheon, Sr
Oskaloosa
C. R. McCutcheon, Jr
Marion S. George
Frank Boshart
Russell
Edith Boshart
Olds
To the Present Members of Our City Council
Readers praise current council members for six years of service and note the rise of the Public Service party. They emphasize continuity, completion of unfinished work, and a shared commitment to efficient, citizen‑centered governance.
Public Service ticket seeks votes for City leadership
The Public Service ticket asks support at the polls on Monday March 27. The slate includes Mayor candidate C. E. Schmitt who could devote time to city hall. Council candidates are a cross section of Washington citizens, not limited to any single group, promising to represent all voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Ticket
C. E. Schmitt
Washington
Marengo Residents Host Weekend Guests in Local Notices
The article lists multiple local visitors and moves including the Courtwright Hawley family moving to Marion for work at Rexall, Dr. Mastwood recovering from a fractured hip in Washington county hospital, Harriet Coulter relocating to 603 East Harrison Street, and several visits among Davenport, Iowa City, Emmetsburg, and Washington residents with extended family stays and gatherings. It notes Irene B. Fordyce’s death in Los Angeles and upcoming travels of J Bollman, E J Conrad, and others visiting Bloomfield and Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtwright Hawley, Jr
Marengo
Harriet Coulter
Susie Johnson
Pynday
East
Harrison Street
M. F. Adams
Osceola
Vernon Carter
Will Regin
M Hollinger
Irene B. Fordyce
Emmetsburg
Fordyce
Los Angeles
Calif
Woman's Relief Corps
Washington
J. Bollman
Washington, D. C
Harry Ratisever
E. J. Conrad
Pulaski
Ramseyer
Bollman
Conrad
Gwendolyn
Harry, Jr
Bloomfield
A. PD. Hess
Davenport
W. H. Smart
Group Officers in Presbyterian Aid Elected Friday
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups elected officers for the coming year. Group 1 re-elected Mrs. W. W. Fisher as leader with Mrs. J. C. Carris as assistant and Mrs. George Clapper as secretary treasurer. Group 2 chose Mrs. Ben Briley as leader, Mrs. Fred L. Moore as assistant, and Mrs. C. F. Anderson as secretary treasurer. Group 3 re-elected Mrs. John Lemmon as leader, Mrs. Glenn Wilson as assistant, and Elizabeth Humphreys as secretary treasurer. Group 4 will be led by Mrs. Leland Carris with Mrs. Vernon Witting as assistant and Mrs. Fred Neiswanger as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
W. W. Fisher
J. C. Carris
George Clapper
Ben Briley
Fred L. Moore
C. F. Anderson
Fred J. Moore
Margaret Cowden
Iran
Persia
Moore
Will Matucha
C. S. Lemmon
John Lemmon
Glenn Wilson
Elizabeth Humphreys
Lemmon
Leland Carris
Vernon Witting
Fred Neiswanger
J. M. Lloyd
F. W. Eastwood
Victor Masson
Social Calendar Highlights Busy Week in Local Groups
Local clubs and churches announce a string of meetings and events. Rainbow Girls practice at 6 39 p m. Masonic Temple hosts Monday programs while several hostesses list addresses for Bible classes and socials. Tuesday features B O W club and Missionary society activities. Wednesday Navajo club meets at 2 30 p m with Mrs J A Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.o.w. Club
Robert Dawson
Navajo Club
J. A. Porter
Rainbow Girls Invite Washington Chapter To Semi Formal Dance
Iowa City chapter of the Order of Rainbow for Girls invites the Washington chapter and their dates to attend a semi formal dance on March 31 in the community building at Iowa City. Regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus lodge will be held Monday evening March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Order of Rainbow For Girls
Washington
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Funeral services for James M. Bickford held at Sherman's
Funeral services for James M. Bickford were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman's funeral home, conducted by Rev. Carl W. Klein, with burial at Woodlawn cemetery. Pallbearers included Wisie Long, RI. Badeer, A. W. Yard, C. C. Gault, Andrew Kelso and O. L. Sisk. Masonic lodge members attended and oversaw the grave service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Bickford
Sherman
Carl W. Klein
Woodlawn
Wisie Long
RI. Badeer
A. W. Yard
C. C. Gault
Andrew Kelso
O. L. Sisk
Masonic Lodge
Weekend Guests At Ed Richards Home In Wayland
J A Sutten and Mrs Sutten Adrian Charles and Robert dine with Ed Richards at his Wayland home tomorrow. Richards left Burlington hospital today and Mrs Sutten returns to the Sutton home tomorrow. Mrs Nicola’s birthday luncheon honors her at the Nicola home. Grinnell College senior Robert Barclay chosen among 60 to join April 4 to 7 Chicago Vocational Discovery Project to study employer expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Sutten
Eens
Adrian Charles
Robert
Ed Richards
Wayland
Mr. Richards
Burlington Hospital
J. E. Nicholson
Mt. Micasant
Lucile Nicola
New London
Karl Nicoloa
Nicola
Robert Barclay
Grinnell College
Chicago
Ccollege
Hospital Notice On Appendectomy Morning
Hilary M. Miller of Washington Route 3 had an appendectomy this morning at the hospital. Robert Plowian of Harper and others are listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilary M. Miller
Washington
Robert Plowian
Harper
Missionary and Aid Joint Social Held
The Christian Ladies Aid and Missionary societies held a joint social in the parsonage with Mrs. Vernon Carter as hostess. Twenty four attended. Rev. Vernon Carter led devotionals and paid tribute to the late Mrs. C. A. Nicholson. Plans for a cafeteria dinner April 19 were made. Guests included Osceola visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies
Vernon Carter
C. A. Nicholson
Frank Haney
India
Ladies Aid
Haney
Glenn Holden
Orville Caldwell
Mac Morgan
Ralph Schilling
M. F. Adams
Osceola
Carter
Mrs Robert Nicola Hosts S and C Club
Mrs Robert Nicola hosted the S and C club at her rural Riverside area home. Seven members and eight guests attended an afternoon of socializing followed by lunch. Guests included Mrs Glenn Cray and daughter Marilee of Lone Tree and several Riverside residents. Mrs John Moss will entertain the club on April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nicola
Riverside
Glenn Cray
Marilee
Lone Tree
John Wieland
Eva Thompson
Joe Miller
Verle
Maxine
Phyllis Schnoebelen
John Moss
Birthday Luncheon Honors Betty Gross
Mrs Leo Gross hosted a private dining room luncheon at 1 pm to celebrate Betty Gross turning six. Easter decorations adorned the table and a yellow white cake topped the event. Guests included Marsha Bailey Joanna Krabul Victor Manussier Ronnie Oetjen Marilyn Falk Kurt Hess Patay Thompson Milton Hiller Jimmy Lloyd Paul Dusenberry Nancy Conner Joan Wilson and Mary Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Gross
North Side
Betty
Marsha Bailey
Joanna Krabul
Victor Manussier
Ronnie Oetjen
Marilyn Falk
Kurt Hess
Patay Thompson
Milton Hiller
Jimmy
E L Conry Family Honored By Presbyterian Group
Crawfordsville March 24 Presbyter ian church members held a social evening to honor Mr and Mrs E L Conry and their three children who move Saturday to a farm southwest of Has kina The event featured socializing games and refreshments The Conry family has been active in church work with Mr Conry serving as Sunday school superintendent and recently elected assistant superintendent The children will commute back for the rest of the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mar
The
Presbyterian Church
E. L. Conry
Haskina
Marion Wells Hosts White Way Club Meeting Fun
Mrs. Marion Wells hosted a White Way club gathering on Tuesday with roll call of Irish jokes and afternoon contests. Prizes went to Mrs. Floyd Crayne Mrs. W. B. Rittenhouse and Mrs. Fred Forbash. Guests included Mrs. Augusta Lester Mrs. George Bartholomew Mrs. Walter Boyer and others. Refreshments were served by the hostess and assistants. The next meeting is set for April 4 with Mrs. Merle Kekles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Wells
White Way Club
Floyd Crayne
W. B. Rittenhouse
Fred Forbash
Augusta Lester
George Bartholomew
Walter Boyer
Keith Wells
Nancy
Lester
Jessie Wells
Mary Elizabeth
Ruth Wells
Merle Kekles
Twelve Attend Monthly Meeting of Nurses Alumni
Twelve members attended a Washington county Nurses alumni association gathering held last evening at the nurses home. Mrs. Wylie Anderson of Ainsworth hosted with Mrs. May Jay assisting. Plans were discussed for a second district meeting in Washington on June 1. The evening ended with bridge and Chinese checkers and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Nurses Alumni Association
Nurses Hone
Wylie Anderson
Ainsworth
May Jay
Washington
L A Meredith Washington Dismissed That Evening
L A Meredith of Washington was dismissed that evening in a brief, unspecified proceedings leaving no further details available about the action or its context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Meredith
Washington
Missionary Society Sees Gift Boxes Raise Funds
Twenty one members of the Woman's Baptist Missionary Society met in the parsonage for the March session. A luncheon, prayer, and program on Toll Bridges followed, with a play Every Good Gift tied to opening gift boxes totaling 158.70 dollars. Grandma Hoyt and Mrs Squire returned after illness as the meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thd Woman's Baptist Missionary Society
J. Fredmund
John Meenblossom
H. Messer
Will Sickels
Wm. Armstrong
Adolf Votruba
BE. H. Messer
C. B. Yard
Will Moore
Ed Squire
A. W. Yard
Will Eichelberger
John Little
C. V. Brown
Wimsickles
J. N. Dodd
William Eichelberger
Association
Keota Baptist Church
Agnes Anderson
Belgian Congo
Miss Anderson
Grandma Hoyt
Grandma
Birthday notices span local and out-of-town residents
The column lists multiple birthdays including Dannie Brindley four, Mrs. Sarah P. Babcock seven, and several others such as Mrs. Cyn Birney, Carl Hedges, George Wheelan, B F Bostwick sr, Ronald Proudfit, Billy Mann, Mrs. Wade Gardner, Mrs. Bart Nicola, Joan Ross twelve tomorrow, Judy Warren five tomorrow, and additional names like Margery Means and Gene Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maylso
Cyn Birney
Carl Hedges
George Wheelan
B. F. Bostwick, Sr
wWonald Proudfit
Billy Mann
Margery Means
Marjorie B. Rittenhouse
Cora Mae Randall
B. M. Pierce
Gene Thomas
Des Moines
John Custer
Leth Roy Pratt
Wilfred Smith
Hear
Crawfordsville
Gladys Vinton
Stanley Simpson
Woussicket Group Covers First Aid Lesson and Business
The Woussicket group of Camp Fire girls met at the Y after school for a regular business session. Eight girls studied the first chapter of the Camp Fire manual and handed in honors. Thelma Luther led a First Aid lesson from the Washington county health unit, answered questions, and sparked discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Luther
Washington County Health Unit
Miss Luther
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Wolf Floral CO
the Evening Journal
New Public Service Party
Arthur L. Griffith
Harry G. Simpson
John W. Lemmon
George W. Rudiger
O. E. Schmitt
Paul Snakenberg
Lloyd R. Lovelett
Assassor
George Baker
Public Service Party
Reister Bros
F. W. Mastwood
Washington County Hospital
Esther Rittenhouse
West Chester
Charles H. Hill
Mrs
Nita Law
Chris Vetter
Mrs. Fromm
Mrs. T. Rothschild
Frank Bradford
North Avenue C
Clayton Nicholson
George Benson
Nicholson
Bradford
Mrs. Benson
Mr. Nicholson
Social Highlichtsee
Presbyterian Aid
White Shrine Board
Masonic Temple
Rainbow Girls
City Hall Bible Dept
W. Washington Street
Flandcraft
A. C. Peterson
South Second Avenue
Sam
Phyllis Carstensen
South
Marion Avenue
Friendly Bible Class
Baptist Church
al Faulkner
West Second Street
Ralph Shannon
Don ‘Fon
Juthion Speciee Srorotcope Tz
Ce Pe
Braue Feoteres
Fegure
F. Macon
Bob Dodder
Robert Noonan
John Lloyd
Dick Paul
Jacek Martin
Dickie Young
Jill Pease
Allan Barclay
Leo Lewis
Harold Watson
Hilly Kelsey
John Baldrige
Billy Askea
John Watson
Junior Watson
Owen Gingerich
Robert Skipton
Gordon McBurney
Missionary and Aid
Betty Gross
Dannie Brindley
Dan Brindley
Sarah P. Babcock
West Alexander
Three Quarter Century Club
Wade Gardner
Lexington Coummubily
Mrs. Bart Nicola
Joan Ross
Darrel Ross
Judy Warren
Lewis Warren
Woussicket
Westphal the Jeweler
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