Summer Station Duty For Jack Simons C M 3 C
Young America notes Jack Simons C M 3 C stationed at Greenland for the coming summer months. Local social items list visits and gatherings involving the Humston, Luckenbill, Marie, Bell, Stude baker, Meeks, and Phillips families across Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Wayland with Easter plans and friendly calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Humston
Young America
Jack. Simons
Greenland
Grant Humston
Allen Atkinson
Cedar Rapids
Mary Shields
Myron
Lester Luckenbill
Albert
Lulu Cherry
W. J. Marie, Jr
Iowa City
Women’s Missionary Society to Pack Box for Frenchburg School
The evening division of the United Presbyterian church Women’s Missionary Society plans a clothing box for the Frenchburg Kentucky school taught by Grace Vincent formerly of Keota. Items may be left at the church by April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church
Frenchburg
Grace Vincent
Keota
West Chester Seniors Tour Iowa City For Games
West Chester seniors and coach Mr. Quire traveled to Iowa City to attend the first round of state tournament games. The Girls Glee club performed for the P T A and teachers welcomed visitors Miss Pitzenbarger and Mrs. Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Quire
Iowa City
Green
Pitzenbarger
Woods
West Chester
Calkins
H J Club Collects Red Cross Donation
The H J club met Thursday with thirteen members and five children. A Red Cross collection was taken and prizes awarded for a bus iness afternoon of entertainment. The next meeting is April 14 with birthday month symbols and a flower exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Ernest Strum
Preston Edmondson
Dale Dann
Charlie Schnoebelen
Dale Duwn
Red Cross
Bunee
Urban Te Bockhorst
Will Pribyl
George Shalla
Harold Strum
Wayne Zeck
Ray Sojka
Des Moines wedding of Ward and Kingkade attended by Hamil brothers
Lafe and Lester Hamil of Des Moines attended the marriage of Mary Jane Ward of Indianapolis to William Kingkade of Ames at St. Augustin's church followed by a reception at Hotel Fort Des Moines. The Hamil brothers are noted as friends of the groom in the air corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe
Lester Hamil
Des Moines
Mary Jane Ward
Indianapolis
Ind
William Kingkade
Ames
St. Augustin’s Church
Early Rail Night Illumination by Horatio Allen
In the 1830s Horatio Allen of the South Carolina railroad pioneered night rail operation by mounting a flat car at the locomotive front, covering it with sand and lighting a bonfire of pine knots to illuminate the track ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Allen
South Carolina Railroad
Soaps and Germicidal Power in Hot Water
Soaps have germicidal power, especially with hot water, but this power is limited. Cleaning with soap and hot water kills some less resistant disease germs, mainly by mechanically removing dirt and infective material.
Easter Guests Visit Davenport Families
Mr and Mrs Dean Bevins of Davenport visited Easter at the home of Mrs Bevins mother and father Mr and Mrs Cloyce Burham and called on Mrs Helen Benell. R G Wessler hosted Easter dinner for Rev and Mrs John Beiderweiden and daughter, Mr and Mrs Axel Anderson, and Mr and Mrs Floyd Murdock. Mr and Mrs Charles Vondrasek hosted Easter Sunday guests Maynard Welch of Geneseo and Mr and Mrs Martin Kron, with Mr and Mrs Roy Havel and sons LeRoy and Robert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Bevins
Davenport
R. G. Wessler
John Beiderweiden
Axel Anderson
Floyd Murdock
Charles Vondrasek
Maynard Welch
Geneseo, Ill
Martin Kron
Roy Havel
LeRoy and
Robert
Bucks Host Sunday Luncheon For Six Guests
Mr and Mrs Robert Buck of route 1 entertained six guests at a Sunday evening luncheon. The Bucks recently moved to the community from Knoxville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Buck
Route 1
Knoxville
Tenn
Easter Sunday Host List From Burlington Families
Mr and Mrs West Ramsey hosted Easter Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Russell Rohrer and their daughter of Burlington, along with Mr and Mrs D L Rohrer and Mrs Della Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ramsey
John
Jean Ann
Russell Rohrer
Burlington
D. L. Rohrer
Della Ramsey
Dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Blatter
Mr and Mrs E J Blatter entertained at dinner Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Karl Schmidt and John, and Mr and Mrs Robert Hartsell and Starr Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Blatter
Karl Schmidt
John
Robert Hartsell
Starr Marie
Easter Dinner Hosts Include Pickens Family
Mr and Mrs C G Pickens and daughter Jeanette visited the home of Mr and Mrs Nor bert Flanders and family for Easter dinner, sharing time with relatives.
Easter guests at Oval Mayo home and relatives in Glidden
Guests in the Oval Mayo home on Easter Sunday included Mr and Mrs Claude Randall and Gene, Mr and Mrs Don Norton, Charles Mayo and Irene Bell of Glidden. Paul Harvey hosted relatives for dinner including Preston Harvey, Mr and Mrs Phillip Kneen and Mollie Jean, Neela Faulkner, Mr and Mrs Paul Deimerly and W J Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oval Mayo Home
Claude Randall
Gene
Don Norton
Charles Mayo
Irene Bell
Glidden
Paul Harvey
Preston Harvey
Phillip Kneen
Mollie Jean
Neela Faulkner
Paul Deimerly
W. J. Taylor
Easter Dinner Hosts in Keota
Mr and Mrs Everett Linan of Keota entertained the Howard Freshwaters at an Easter dinner. Faye Freshwaters a teacher in Sioux City was also present for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Linan
Keota
Howard Freshwaters
Faye Freshwaters
Sioux City
Easter Breakfast with the Whittaker Family
Traditional with members of the Whittaker family is their Easter breakfast. Sunday the group attended 6:30 o'clock mass at St. James church and then went to the home of Mrs. Harry Whittaker for their cooperative meal. The Martin Whittakers and John along with the Barnes Helm Walker Ofelt families were present. The party dined at the Barnes home, while the Martin Whittakers were away visiting their son Harry in University hospital Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittaker
St. James Church
Harry Whittaker
Martin Whittaker
John
Joe Barnes
Russell Helm
Linda
Pleasant
Hubert Walker
Irene Ofelt
Barnes
Martin Whittakers
Iowa City
Harry
University Hospital
Havel Family Hosts Postgame Social Saturday Night
Mr and Mrs Roy Havel LeRoy and Robert entertained friends after the ball game Saturday evening. Cards were played and refreshments served at the close. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Adolph Havel Mrs Bessie Lestina and daughter of Chicago Mr and Mrs Richard Wave l and family and Mr and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Havel
LeRoy
Robert
Adolph Havel
Bessie Lestina
Chicago
Richard Wavel
Easter Sunrise Service and Breakfast at Pleasant Hill Church
George Havel and the Sunrise party attended the 6 a m Easter service at Pleasant Hill church then stayed for the congregational breakfast. Mrs Naomi Kephart joined Mrs Simmering and Mr Simmering and later spent the day at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jake Earnest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Simmering
Naomi Kephart
Pleasant Hill Church
Family in Iowa Mourns Mary Fitch Death
Mr and Mrs Sidney Coon and their children of Ainsworth and Mrs Coon s father Ellsworth Fitch of Richland Iowa were summoned home from Texas last week due to the serious illness and death of Mrs Mary Fitch wife of Ellsworth Fitch at the home of their daughter Mrs Raymond Crone in Washington where she was visiting during her husband s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Coon
Ainsworth
Fairfield guests attend pre Easter breakfast at Florence Baird’s
Florence Baird of 709 South Third street hosted a pre Easter breakfast at 8 30 Saturday morning for five Fairfield friends. Guests included Margaret Ford Emma Pehrsson Reva Elder Mary Oldfield and Elizabeth Maasdam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Baird
South Third Street
Fairfield
Margaret Ford
Emma Pehrsson
Reva Elder
Mary Oldfield
Elizabeth Maasdam
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Carson at 6 O'clock
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Carson hosted a 6:00 PM turkey dinner Sunday for Mr. Carson’s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carson and Julia Ann, Mr. and Mrs. William Smart, Mrs. Justus Peterson, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Carson
Mr. Carson
Tom Carson
Bill
Jack
Mary Margaret
Christine
Robert Carson
Julia Ann
William Smart
Justus Peterson
Kalona man Ellis Swartzen druber surprised on birthday
Relatives and friends gathered last Wednesday evening to surprise Ellis Swartzen druber of Kalona. Guests included Chester xyingerich and son, Jake Kauffman and family, Cecil Miller, Paul Miller and son, and Ray Yoder and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Swartzendruber
Kalona
Chester Xyingerich
Jake Kauffman
Cecil Miller
Paul Miller
Ray Yoder
Linen shower honors Lu cille Strabala in Richmond
Mrs. Harry Strabala Mrs. Paul Kern and Gloria Kern hosted a linen shower at the Richmond parish hall for Lu cille Strabala. Prizes in Bunco included high score Mrs. Emma Freund and low score Mrs. Paul Stumpf with traveling prize to Mrs. Artis Heck and door prize to Mrs. Clem Shalla. Thirty six guests attended and refreshments followed as Miss Strabala opened gifts aided by Mrs. Amos Mellinger III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Strabala
Paul Kern
Gloria Kern
Lucillé Strabala
Richmond
Emma Freund
Paul Stumpf
Artis Heck
Clem Shalla
Miss Strabala
Amos Mellinger III
Louisa County Rural Women Mark 25th Anniversary Day
Louisa County rural women celebrate 25 years since forming in May 1923 with a program at the Columbus Junction Methodist church on March 30. The event features an organ recital, devotionals, greetings from local officials, music by Columbus Junction High School students, a fashion revue and a luncheon speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Louisa County
Methodist Church
Lee Huston
Ray Cornie
Ora Deppey
County Womens
Coumbus Junction
Clarence Jennings
County
Morgan Grantham Wed at Davenport
Mrs. Mac Morgan announces the marriage of her daughter Betty Jane Morgan to Freddie Grantham of Moline Illinois on March 27 at 5 00 p m at the Baptist church in Davenport The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev George A Magnesson The bride wore a winter white wool dress with brown accessories and red rose bud corsage Attendants were Mr and Mrs David J Grantham of Galesburg and Mrs Mae Morgan of Davenport The couple will reside at 910 16th St Moline Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Morgan
Betty Jane
Freddie Grantham
Moline
Ill
Baptist
Pinochle Club Easter Egg Hunt Partners Cards
Mr and Mrs EB H Messer hosted the 419 Pinochle club at their West Madison street home Saturday. Members hunted colored numbered Easter eggs to find card partners for the games. Prizes went to Mrs Floyd Murdock and L F Harding for high score, with Mrs L Harding receiving the traveling prize. Easter themed refreshments complemented the decorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. H. Messer
419
Pinochle Club
West
Madison Street
Floyd Murdock
L. F. Harding
L. Harding
Birthdays Mark Easter Dinner in Kalona
Mrs. Irene Nickerson and her relatives gathered in Kalona Sunday for an Easter birthday dinner at Raymond and Mrs. Hasty’s home. Geraldine Nickerson and Mrs. Hasty were the honored birthday celebrants with a cake bearing eleven candles, Easter decorations, eggs, bunnies, and pink and white tapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Nickerson
Geraldine
Donald
Jessie Letts
Clara Faulkner
Dean Hasty
Kalona
Raymond Hasty
Geraldine Nickerson
Mrs. Hasty
Louisa County Women Leaders Lead County Affairs
In Louisa County Mrs. C. E. Pierce serves as 1st County chairman. Holland Specialty and Mrs. Roscoe Eliason of the State Farm Bureau Women’s Chairman oversee events. Music provided by Letts High School. Benediction at 3 30 by Rev. J B Pooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa County
C. E. Pierce
Holland Specialty
Holland
Roscoe Eliason
State Farm Bureau
Womens
Letts High School
J. B Pooley
Birthday Dinner Honoring Myrtle Elizabeth Crem
Myrtle Elizabeth Crem daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Crem received a surprise birthday dinner at the Luther Crom home. Easter bunnies decorated the table and a cooperative meal followed by visiting and singing featured a Lancaster Missouri group including Elizabeth Crom Elmer Wallace Crom Dewey Crom and families and the Web Mathers family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Elizabeth Crem
Luther Crem
Elizabeth Crom
Elmer and
Wallace Crom
Dewey Crom
Lancaster
Missouri
Edgar Mathers
Joe Mathers
Burkholder Reschly Exchange Vows in Home Ceremony
Opal Marie Burkholder and Norman Reschly wed at the Reschly home in Wellman with Rev. George S. Miller officiating. The couple will reside at 1627 Republic Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. An out-of-town guest was Cloyd McFarland of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reschly
Cloyd McFarland
Arlin Reschly
Ora Beese
William Schantz
Republic Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fire extinguisher rules for California drug stores
Fire extinguishers must be provided in all California drug stores with fountains or luncheonette service. Equipment for proper maintenance of the extinguishers must also be on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Rural Homemakers Club Meeting Opens With New Members
The Rural Homemakers club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Orin Kepper’s home with thirteen members and six children present. New members were Betty Perkins and Grace Krantz. A comfort was knotted for Mrs. Farrier and tea towels were hemmed for Mrs. James Young, a recent bride. A spring luncheon was served by Mrs. Kepper and Mrs. Krantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin Kepper
Betty Perkins
Grace Krantz
Nineteenth Century Club Luncheon Highlights Charity
The Nineteenth Century club met with Mrs. Clifford Thorne for a Saturday luncheon. Easter decor and a business meeting led to 12 handbags ready to ship to Europe and a vote to send funds to Rauite Nether lands school. The afternoon reviewed The Ancient Maya by Sylvanus Morley and the book was given to the library as a memorial for Mrs. A. Anderson. Mrs. Boyd Berdo discussed her Florida winter trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Thorne
Carl Roberts
Europe
Rauite
Netherlands
Sylvanus Morley
Local families listed in wedding or notice segment
The notice lists many Washington residents and related families including Kef fer Ruggles Darnell Nelson Carriker Nelson Kauffman and May with their spouses and children from Sigourney Muscatine Woods Batavia.
Embree Zieglowsky Announce Marriage
Phyllis Jeanne Embree daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Embree of near Cotter and Wilmer Zieglowsky son of Mr and Mrs Charles Zieglowsky of Ainsworth were married March 5 at the Fort Mason Methodist parsonage by Rev R M Shipman. They were attended by Mr and Mrs John Jefferies and plan to live in Apt 502 Iowa Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Jeanne Embree
Joe Embree
Near Cotter
Wilmer Zieglowsky
Charles Zieglowsky
Ainsworth
R. M. Shipman
Fort Maison
John Jefferies
Ladies Bridge Club At Regular Meeting
Kalona March 29 Mrs B W Blackman hosted the Ladies Bridge club at her home with two guests. Prizes went to high score Mrs J R Swartzendfuber low score Mrs W H Barnumy and guest prize Mrs H Beck. Members present included Mrs V D Hoechstetler and several others. guests were Mrs H V Been and Mrs Cora Boehme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V. Knerr
Edwin Guengerich
Jay Eastman
V. H. Barnum
A. J. Kepler
Hazel Dean
H. V. Been
Cora Boehme
Bread From a Barrel Makes 275 Loaves
From a barrel of flour 275 one pund loaves of bread can be produced. The note presents a_raw estimate of yield per barrel and the potential bakery output in a single batch.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louis Jones
George McDaniel
George
Wolf’s Flower
Jack Simons C
James Bill
Rowland and
Rae
William Bell
John Studebaker
Washington, D. C
Will Marie
Frank Dittmer
David Kleese
Leo Marie
Lois
Lloyd Alliman
Wayland
Carl Phillips
Eddie
Rosemary Victorine
Buel Meeks
E. R. Meeks
Orval Meeks
Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
Fern's
Vienna
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
West Chester School News
Kathleen Wehr
Carol Richardson Harold Nicola
Sparkles
Warren Smith
Evie
Candy
Wimpy
Casey
Mr. Smith
Richard Brinning
Linda Stewart
Hamlin
Alec Templeton
Russ Cass
Edgar Stewart
Bobby Parcell
Larry Statler
Larry
Johnny Cherry
Audubon
Garry Bair
Keswick
Iowa
Sheila Hotle
Larry West
Sport Saurts
Harold Schmitt
Ronnie York, Jr
Arkansas Traveler
Chamberlin Bros
Will Its Motor CO
George Havel, Tommy and
Nancy
Sunrise
Betty Jean
Jom Duncan
Washington
Morgan-Grantham
Luther Crom
Opal Marie Burkholder
Chris Burkholder
Wellman
Marion C. Reschly
Harry Reschly
Crawfordsville
George S. Miller
Mennonite Church of
Katheryn Reschly
Donald Burkholder
Elsie Neschly
Stanley Burkholder
Wehr Photo
Mrs. Marion Reschly
Kepper
Krantz
Nineteenth Century Club
Embree-Zieglowsky
Ladies Bridge Club
John W. Ler
The
Willits Motor CO
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