Frances Conley Weds John Wilkins in Cedar Rapids
Miss Frances Willard Conley granddaughter of Mrs M J Conley of East Washington street married John Finn Wilkins son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Wilkins of New Hampton Iowa. The ceremony occurred at the Immaculate Conception Church with Deane Toomey officiating and a reception at Hotel Montrose. The bride wore orange canton crepe and black, with roses. bridesmaid Miss Foley wore cry taffeta and sweet peas.
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Washington
Frances Willard Conley
M. JD. Conley
East Washington Street
Republican and Times
Cedar Rapids
John Lewis Conley
Kimburet Drive
John Finn Wilkins
Chicago
Jesse Wilkins
New Hampton
Iowa
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Deane Toomey
Leo Peiffer
Mendelssohn
B. J. Hoff
Charles
James Wilkins
Charlies FE. Hey
Mis. Valetta Hay
Thomas Holland
A. J. Barth
Ruth
William Barth
Barth
Kate Kiburz
Mercy hospital nurse training and social scenes in Iowa City
A report recalls a nurse trainee at Mercy Hospital Iowa City and a wedding plans for Mrs. W A Gibson’s pairing with Mr. Wilkins. It covers social events including bridge clubs, May parties for 30 youths, Bible study outlines, a Ward store dinner for 18 hosted by Ward family, and the First United Presbyterian young women missionary society meeting with a church feast.
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First United Presbyterian Young Women’s Missionary Society
Grain patterns imitate mahogany with modern wood printing
The American Forestry Magazine notes that artificial staining over long use achieves realistic grain that imitates mahogany on plain wood and even metals through printing from a master roll. This technology allows rich wood tones on otherwise colorless materials and metals.
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American Forestry Magazine
How Anna Won Out
A fragmentary tale follows a married marine admired by friends. The narrator recalls a duo named Ethel and Anna and hints at a choice between them. A brief scene mentions a post exchange visit and a cigar band labeled Havana as a clue.
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Ethel
Anna
Post Exchange
Havana
Ancient Fortifications Found in High Tibetan Valleys
Explorers climbing Mount Everest stumbled upon ancient fortifications in the high Tibetan mountain valleys at 15,000 feet. Structures include 20 foot walls and often over a mile in length, with round water towers atop. built to protect fields from floods and raids by enemy tribes.
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Mount
Everest
Rivals and water rights in early community disputes
A historical note explains rivals as anyone in competition over shared stream use. Neighbors clashed over who could turn on or off the water at the right times, leading to ongoing strife and the phrase rivals arising from such disputes.
Big Attendance at Woman's Meet in Muscatine District
A large crowd attended the Women's Foreign Missionary Society meeting in Muscatine district on May 3. Members heard reports from district officers, learned of Lydia Pool's Jubberpore, India mission, welcomed Wanda Rex as a life member, and received stories from local youth groups.
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Ainsworth
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
Muscating District
Blagg
Muscatine
Minear
Nev
Barnett
Crawfordaville
Keota
Letts
Alma Hearne Holland
Washington
Short-Sighted Policy Adison Quote on Welfare
A short adage warns that when friends of the government veto assistance, a few desperate individuals gain power to ruin those stronger in strength and interest. The line, attributed to Adison, critiques policy that weakens societal welfare through selective forbearance.
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Addison
Dolly in the Faucet Gives City Girl New Wonder
Mildred, a city girl, visits the countryside and is fascinated by drawing water from a well. Her doll slips from her hand and falls into the open well causing a frantic search as she cries out that her doll fell into the faucet.
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Dolly
Mildred
Baseball season opens with bankers vs high school in afternoon
The first baseball game of the season is set for tomorrow at 4 20 PM at the ball park. The bankers team led by Holland and Tolander faces the barbers along with several well known players. Manager Arnold of the barbers plans surprises as he tunes his lineup. An exhibit by Washington high school manual training and domestic science departs runs Friday 1 30 to 6 00 and 7 to 9 PM in the school gym open to the public. A declamatory contest for high school students will be held Friday at 7 45 PM with thirteen participants in humor drama and oration.
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Ball Park
Bankers
Bankers’ Battery
Holland
Tolandér
Barbers’ Aggregation
Rodney Arnold
Berbers
Washington High School
Month When the Earth Stirs
James Lane Allen describes May as a time when nature awakens from winter, the days lengthen, and the country seems to drink in sunshine as life returns to fields and skies.
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James Lane Allen
Draughty Door Fix Using Inner Tube Rubber Strips
He says ill fitting doors cause draughts and noise. Cut strips from an inner tube and fasten along the door frame to seal gaps. If fitted precisely the strips are unobtrusive and effectively block draughts without hindering closure. York lost.
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York
Chats With Your Gas Man
Gas range water cannot exceed 272 degrees Fahrenheit. keep flame low after boiling to save fuel. One large batch uses similar gas as smaller, plan potatoes days: boiled or mashed first day creamed second. Save oven energy by roasting meat with potatoes. reuse potato flesh in shells under broiler.
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Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Wilkins
Strause and Company of
West
Continental Limited
Estes Avenue
Rogers Park
W. A. Gibson
Martha McCreedy
H. I. Ward
Ward
Woman's Meet
Metho
Pour
the Journal
Washington County
Cooper’s
Athletic Union
C. M. & F. Clothing Co
Iowa Gas
Clifford Shurne
Sylar
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