The Rocking Chair Brigade Reported In Washington
A Washington column note describes residents observing life through multiple mirrors and a humorous contrast of shopping lines for nylon hose. It mentions Dr. and Mrs. Fred Reid visiting Minneapolis, Jim Cunningham's serious condition, and neighbors Randolph Kelsey and family moving to a new home, with William James nearing his 79th birthday and pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Cunningham
Ella Burnell
Calif
A. Anderson
William James
Triv Jones
Crail
Mr. James
Entertain Club Luncheon at Gallagher Home
Fleur de Lis club members attended a spring luncheon at the Gallagher home hosted by Mrs. Verle Gallagher Mrs. R J Dawson and Mrs Earl Galloway. Six tables featured bouquets from hosts gardens and a brief program included gifts roll call and a talk about the Davenport Children's Orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher
Verle Gallagher
R. J. Dawson
Earl Galloway
Fleur de Lis Club
Cloyce Stewart
Mike Koehler
George Horn
Nelson Thompson
Sikke Temple
Galloway
Floyd Letts
Lloyd Marek
Temple
Davenport
Meeting Ends With Song After Gift Given to Mrs Jove Knotek
The gathering closed with group singing led by Mrs. Jove Knotek at the piano after a person received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jove Knotek
March Meeting of Fortnightly Child Study Group
Mrs. Phil Antonoff hosted the March gathering of the Child Study department with assistants Mrs. Marion Swanson Mrs. Duane Griggs and Mrs. Dennis Lynch.32 members attended and officers were elected for the next year. Mrs. Richard A. Stewart spoke on fitting a child into family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Antonoff
Marion Swanson
Duane Griggs
Dennis Lynch
Courtney Aline
Wilson Putnam
W. D. Willey
W. E. Howell
E. G. Hamm
Swanson
Lynch
Kerr
Richard A. Steware
Herbert Osincup
Howell
Social calendar listings for community clubs and meetings
Notices for this column list postponed events and upcoming gatherings. Details include U and 1% club dinner with Mrs. Dawson postponed indefinitely, luncheons by Nineteenth Century and YWCA board, Rainbow Girls at Masonic temple, Literature Dept., Junior Fortnightly at 8 p.m., and transport meet at Public Library. Also notes on music recital at Baptist church and various group activities through Tuesday and Wednesday with room changes and hosting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Dave McLaughlin
Junior Fortnigthly
Robert Gates
Geraldine Crone
Bette Snakenberg
Public Library
Baptist Church
Ladies Aid Luncheon Elects Officers at Presbyterian Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the United Presbyterian church gathered for its annual luncheon at Mrs. Louise Boileau's home. Officers elected for the coming year include Georgia McGinnis as president and Marie Colthurst as vice president, with Hileen White secretary and Maude Sands treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ladies Aid Society of the United Presbyterian Church
Louise Boileau
Georgia McGinnis
Marie Colthurst
Hileen White
Maude Sands
Mrs Willie Netser Hosts Rural Women’s Club Meeting
Eight members of the Rural Women's club were guests of Mrs. Willie Netser yesterday afternoon. The group packed a box to send to a family in Holland. Roll call cited Birds and Their Habits during the business meeting led by the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Women’s Club
Willie Netser
Holland
Birthday notices and celebrations across the community
Mr and Mrs Edward Engle observe a wedding anniversary today in Dublin. Larry Woods, in 1st grade at Lincoln, celebrates his sixth birthday but has scarlet fever and cannot attend school. Birthday cakes honor Frank Kos and Joyce Steele. Several residents including Amy Foster, Stanley Milter, A Keith Droz, Mae McCulley, Wilmer Sheets, Anna Tedford, Richard Fisher, and Harry Murphy receive birthday congratulations or observances today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Engle
Dublin
Larry David Woods
Lincoln
Larry
Claude Woods
Frank Lynn Kos
Frank Kos
Joyce Adell Steele
Milo Steele
Amy Foster
Mt. Union
Stanley Milter
Hollywood
Calif
A. Keith Droz
California
Mae McCulley
Iowa City
Wilmer Sheets
Keota
Anna Tedford
Ainsworth
Richard Fisher
Haskins
Birthday greetings for local residents
Among today's congratulations are Carla Mae Benell Delano Watson SHonne Fisher Dean Cox and Mrs A L Duen sing as part of the community birthday notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Mae Benell Delano Watson
Shonne Fisher
Dean Cox
A. L. Duensing
Farm Machinery Should Be Painted to Prevent Rot
The article advises painting farm machinery to protect wood components from rot and metal parts from rust, preserving equipment longevity and performance.
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FOX
Smiley
Charles Starrett
Mea
Lauren Slt
Red Cross
Groves
Perr
Rocking Chair
Washington
Aarge City
Fred Reid
Minneapolis
Mrs. Reid
Esther MacGugin
Gidleys
Fenn
Randolph Kelsey
Will Latta
South Second Ave
Kelsey
Ethel Kerr
Iowa
Iowa Rangers
America
Hyde Park
Gene Tierney
Cornel Wilde
Jeanne Crain
Vincent Price
Robert Dawson
R. L. Lytle
Y.W.C.A
Paul Thomassen
St. James P.T.A
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
D.A.R
Orville Elder
Pearl Whistler
Merry ‘Makers Club
Clifford Freel
Ainsworth O.E.S
Hall
S. G. Bell
Ladies Aid
South Side Square
Harry Murphy
Mrs. Murphy
Yard & McFarlane Insurance Agency
Hotel Washington
Fred L. Stewart
P. S
Washington Lumber & Fuel CO
Pioneer Yard
Jim White
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