19th Century Club Luncheon at Jungblum Summer Cottage
Mrs George Morrison hosted the Nineteenth Century club at the Jungblum summer cottage on the Cedar river. Members walked the woods before lunch served at two tables with spring flowers. A book review followed and officers were elected for the state federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morrison
Jungblum
Cedar River
Clifford Thorne
Rachel Field
State Federation
Davenport
A. Anderman
Morrison
Frank Mille
Worker Injured at Rock Quarry Near Columbus City
Elmer Gouchanour of Grandview sustained severe injuries to his left hand when a rock loosened by a crow bar rolled and fractured several small bones at the Louisa county rock quarry near Columbus City on Friday. Various local social notes accompany the incident, including visits, club gatherings, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Elmer Gouchanour
Grandview
Louisa County
Columbus City
M. L. Brockway
Emanuel Jasmann
Oskaloosa
Margaret Jane Johnston
Ann Borthwick
Coin
Lovilla
J. B. Reaney
Thomas Perry
K. O. Roundy
W. A. Norris
American Legion Post
Gerry Reed
Roberta
Stanley Mousers Are Class Hosts
The Builders class of Prairie Flower church met at the Mouser home Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. William Gamon led entertainment after a brief business session. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scott Mildred Thatcher Raymond Nellie Booth the teacher and Rev C By Strong. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance. May meeting to be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Church
Stanley Mouser
William Gamon
Richard Scott
Mildred
Thatcher
Raymond
Nellie Booth
C. By Strong
Rollard Beacon
William Cannon
Rolland Benson
Cedar Chain 4-H Club Holds April Meeting
The Cedar Chain 4-H Club met at Betty Tadlock's home on Saturday April 22 with eleven members and four guests including Mrs Jd W Chandler. A angel food cake demonstration and cheese making were shared with the music project presented. Refreshments were served. next meeting will be at Capitola Flynn's home and any girl may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Chain 4-H Club
Betty Tadlock
Jd. W. Chandler
Beulah Preel
Capitola Flynn
Mills Host Dinner and Bridge Evening
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Mills hosted a dinner and bridge session Saturday night at their home. Harold Booth and Walter Messer won high and low scores respectively. Guests included Howard Haren and son Roger Walter Messer and Margaret Leseher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Mills
Harold Booth
Walter Messer
Howard Haren
Roger
Margaret Leseher
Cotter High School Names Valedictorian for Class of 1939
Mary Davis daughter of Mrs Mable Davis will be valedictorian with a four year average of 90.87 percent. Dorothy Work daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Work is salutatorian with 88.67 percent. Commencement program set for Thursday evening May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Mary Davis
Mable Davis
Cotter High School
Dorothy Work
Clarence Work
Social Calendar for Community Groups and Meetings
A dense list of club events from Monday to Friday including Rainbow Girls O.E.S. and D of V meetings at Masonic Temple and GAR hall, plus Nile society activities, P.T.A. programs, and social club gatherings with reminders for pot lucks, rides, and rain contingency noted. Poignant closing remark on poets and public interest.
Birthday Dinner Honoring John Shalla Sr Celebrates 78th
A family dinner was held yesterday at the Te Rockhorst home north of town for the seventy eighth birthday of John Shalla Sr. The event drew about thirty and included a birthday cake, singing, games, and visiting. Out-of-town relatives Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lemley and daughter Colleen of Davenport attended. Mrs. Lemley is a daughter of the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norbert Te- Bockhorst
John Shalla
Te Rockhorst
Shalia
Ivan Lemley
Colleen
Davenport
Birthday Greetings From Local Residents
John Shalla Sr aged 78, of 1134 South Iowa Avenue, a Three Quarter Century club member, celebrates a birthday. Also birthday today for Mrs. Guy Carlton and James Owen of Monmouth, son of Dr. and Mrs. C A Owen, formerly of Washington, and Phyllis Evelyn Cupp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McAvoy, age twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shalla
Iowa Avenue
Mr. Shalla
Enewlish River Township
Three Quarter Century Club
Guy Carlton
James Owen
C. A. Owen
Monmouth
Washington
Phyllis Evelyn Cupp
Charles McAvoy
Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced for Wednesday
A cottage prayer meeting is announced to be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 in the home of J. M. Bratten and Elsie Bratten at 517 West Washington, SC 6512.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bratten
Elsie Bratten
West
Washington
Health Notes From County Health Una
Health notes from County Health Una summarize local wellness updates and public health advisories. Key topics include vaccination drives, disease prevention tips, and community health events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Una
Cancer Crusade Promotes Early Detection Education
The Women’s Field Army urges public action against cancer through newspapers radio and lectures to dispel fear and ignorance. It lists five warning signs including a lump irregular discharge persistent indigestion and mole changes and calls for a $1 enlistment to support Miss Martha Foster as local lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Women's Field Army
Martha Foster
Archimedes Using Sun Rays to Burn Syracusan Ships
The article recalls Archimedes as a famous philosopher who used the sun and reflecting mirrors to help Syracuse. It notes that during the 214 B C Roman attack on Syracuse his devices concentrated sunlight to set ships ablaze.
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Archimedes
Syracuse
B. C
Church Names in Holland Reflect Reformation Shifts
Visitors note a distinction in Dutch churches where names changed after the Reformation. Catholic churches bore saints, while post Reformation churches adopted Groote, Gude, or Nieuwenew meaning Great Old or New.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Local Social Visits From Across Regions
Mrs. J. M. Marshall of Columbus Junction and daughter Mrs. M. A. Davidson of Sioux City were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Yard. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brock and their children were Washington visitors. Mrs. Mame T. Brock visited her son and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lee McGill of Muscatine visited friends here Sunday. Mrs. Walter Johnson and children and Mrs. Duane Hazen visited last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Coffin and family visited the Lauderman and Beenblossom homes Sunday. Chas L. McGill went to Davenport Monday to resume work in Bettendorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Mrediith
J. M. Marshall
Columbus Junction
M. A. Davidson
Sioux City
A. W. Yard
Fred Brock
Mary Ann
Billy
Kenneth
Betty Ann Chittick
South English
Washington
Mame T. Brock
Lee McGill
Muscatine
Walter Johnson
Duane Hazen
Ainsworth
Milton Coffin
Near Richland
Ink stain linked to Luther at Wartburg Castle
A wall in Wartburg Castle Germany bears an ink stain said to be left by Martin Luther late at night as he believed the devil appeared to tempt him. He allegedly hurled his ink pot and missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartburg Castle
Germany
Martin Luther
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Stanley Mousers
Mrs. Mills
Dorothy Work Sau
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Esther Lukins
Lorna Morgan
Margaret Best
Muriel Kistler
Karolyn Lavis
Mary Swailes
Florine Delzell
Betty Sabin
Betty Thompson
Pegey
Mary Bell
Alta
Connie Tisor
Francine Arthur
Fairy Taylor
Geraldine
Beverly Reed
G. W. Weber
Ruth
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Rainbow Girls
City Hall
Hilma Dodds
Masonic Temple
O.E.S
Bessie McMurray
D. of V
Earl Bickford
Dupuis
Kennet
Ouhiin
West Chester U.S
Avin Shaw
T. A. Fleaner
George Mawrwell
A.R
P.m
K.P. Hall
Merry Makers Club
Clyde Kennard
Glenn Krupp
Flower Exchange
Ee Schmitt
H.E
Raymond Sankey
Hall
Us Club
Cy Pbueh
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society
HL Witting
St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid
Pansy Hill Club
John Caldwell
H.J. Club
William Prebyl
L. Brookhart
Emma J. Anderson
C.C.C
West Chester
Emree
Porter
O.F.S
Sharon Center
Belle Rice
Mr. & G. Pugsley
American Stove Co
Pight
A. W. Clow
Osteopathic
Tion
South Side Square
Fahim
Shadow
Gore
Susan
al Smith
al Smit
Ole Olsen
King Features
New York
Luther
Westphal
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