Morgan Gains Blick Bakery Interest
W. M. (Mac) Morgan has purchased John’s interest in the Blick bakery and begins work there. Ownership of Blick and Gretan formed recently as Mr. Blick’s health declines. Morgan, not new to baking, previously worked with H. & A. and Lyon Cook bakeries and most recently with Iowa Southern Util company for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M
Mac) Morgan
John
Blick and Gretan
Blick
Morgan
Lyon Cook Bakeries
Iowa Southern Util Company
Local Notices Include Visits and Real Estate Ad Blurbs
Local news items list visits by Mrs Robert Taylor of C Rapids and Miss Althea Montgomery, and gatherings with Reeves, Saunders, Gobble, and Lytton families. House guests include Dr. and Mrs T J Pease and Joe Walker with Portland relatives. Also an automotive real estate ad touts a Washington Street home as a real bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ©. Taylor
C Rapids
Altheatgomery
Ray Reeves
Rock Island
erGeorge Gobble
Batavia
Claude Tucker
Tucker
Carlton Lytton
Dennis
Williams
Lloyd
Lafayette Shreves
Joe Walker
Rachael Walker
Min Ward
Sohnson
Portland
Ore
Washington
P. Wells
East Washington Street
Breitenbach
Dayton
Nts
Local births and medical procedures reported in brief
Marjorie Robertson underwent an appendectomy on Saturday night. Arthur Rigenhagen of Chester had an appendectomy the same night. Mr and Mrs Leonard Mario welcomed a son at 6 25 PM weighing five pounds nine and a quarter ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Robertson
Arthur Rigenhagen
Chester
Leonard Mario
Junior High and Grade School Pupils to Offer Music Program
Elementary and junior high pupils will present the second National Music Week program tomorrow at 7 30 P M in the high school auditorium. Fortnightly club sponsors admit free. Teachers listed include Ruth B E Stewart Ber nice Nash and Maurice Brayton. Selections feature choruses, solos, and small ensembles from first to seventh grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth BE. Stewart
Bernice Nash
Maurice Brayton
Parker Looby Loo
Dorothy Turner
Rirchard Holden
Georganne Rudiger
Caroleen Sartor
PD Minor String Quartet
Londonderry Air
McCleerys Return From Mediterranean Cruise
Mr and Mrs Hugh McCleery arrive home from a Mediterranean voyage in mid February after two weeks in Cincinnati. They describe Egypt as the highlight, visiting missions in Alexandria Assuit Luxor and Rev Ralph McLaughlin. They saw a nighttime volcanic eruption and toured Athens Jerusalem and parts of the Holy Land on Cook Tours and with American Express aboard the Excambion. They bought Persian items and notable brass pieces from an Egyptian home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McCleery
Cincinnati
Egypt
Alexandria
Assuit
Nile
Luxor
Ralph McLaughlin
Athens
Cairo
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Cooks
American Express
Excambion
Persia
Local notes from Allerton and Cedar Rapids travel
Wanda Casper operates the Phillips and Hebner popcorn stand marking her first full day of work Saturday. Martha J. Sinclair and family depart Allerton for Cedar Rapids after a weekend with George Masson. Dr. H. F. Masson accompanies them to visit Dr. and Mrs. Paul French. Mrs. Tina French and Miss Mary French go along for a day visit. Mrs. Sinclair plans a longer stay. Mrs. Lawrence Wilson and Mrs. C. A. Speer depart Thursday for Pasadena, California, where Mrs. Wilson will visit her mother Mrs. Annu Owman for a month and Mrs. Speer will visit her son William Bragg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Casper
Phillips and Hebner
Steve Anderson
Hursday
Pasadena
California
Legion Posts in County Show More Members
The first district leads in American Legion membership 5.1 percent ahead of rivals with most Washington county posts meeting quotas. Riverside and Brighton posts bought homes and remodel rooms. Brighton invites county members to May 13 meeting. Wellman to host in June. Brown and Brown campaign May 3–7 across six county meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedds
American Legion
Washington County
Riverside
Brighton
Washington County Organization of Legion Posts
Wellman
E. D. Miller
Stanwood
Muscatine
Brown
G. M
Smoke’ Brown
Law Department
The
Fairfield
Milton
Mt Pleasant
Burlington
Wapello
Evangelical Church Rededicated After Remodeling Work
The Evangelical Church was rededicated after remodeling with a service led by the pastor and a discussion on youth issues by Prof. Herman Sander and three Elmhurst college students Dorothy Braun LeRoy Setziel and George Kalbfieisch. The program combined into one evening service due to Elmhurst arrival delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schwohke
Elmhurst College
Herman Sander
Dorothy Braun
Webster Grove
LeRoy Setziel
Buffalo, N. Y
George Kalbfieisch
Highland, Il
Timothy Lehmann
Committees Named for Ladies Aid of Ainsworth Church
The Ladies Aid society of the United Presbyterian church met with Mrs. Esther Crawford. Eleven members and two guests attended. Divisions listed leaders and assistants: First Division led by Nate Crawford. Second Division by Myrla Henderson. Third Division by Smylie. plus Kitchen, Membership, Look Out, and Flower committees with named members. A one course luncheon followed. Kensington Club held plant exchange and needlework session with Mrs. Lucy Simkins presiding. Standard Bearers met with E. K. Annas. program on Africa led by Miss Freda Rabenold. refreshments served by Dixie and Maxine Simons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvae Sands
Martha Sands
Margaret Hamil
Effie McCreedy
Myrtle Simkins
Annetta McConnell
Myrla Henderson
Matel Kilgore
Bert Booth
Elizabeth Porter
Louise Boileau
Glen Beenblossom
W. R. Crawford
W. L. McConnell
Meint Koehler
Claire Gordon
Milford McCreedy
Nelle Clegg
Minnie Sharpe
Bessie McConnell
Max Whiteard
Smylie
Mabel Keiper
Kate Acheson
Mark Campbell
Emma Walker
Etta Marsh
W. McGinnis
Grover Booth
Lee McC
Esther Crawford
Ruth Norris
E. K. Annas
Freda Rabenold
Dixie
Maxine Simons
Funeral Attendees Honor Wayne Collins formerly of Washington
Mrs Waste Long Mrs Rod ney Arnold Mrs Boice Kutz and her mother Mrs Spessard of Ainsworth attended Wayne Collins’s funeral in Letts yesterday. Collins, formerly of Washington, died in an automobile crash near Buffalo and was the sole child of Mr and Mrs Jack Collina now residing in Davenport. Mr and Mrs R E Shannon visited Iowa City Saturday afternoon for University students mothers festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waste Long
Rodney Arnold
Boice Kutz
Spessard
Ainsworth
Letts
Wayne Collins
Washington
Buffalo
Jack Collina
Davenport
R. E. Shannon
Iowa City
Bob
E. D. Morrison
Homer Stephen
C. A. Boice
Lawrence Wilson
J. EB. Lemmon
Wilson
Three Kidnappers Enter Guilty Plea in Wendel Case
In Newark on May 3, three of five defendants in the Paul Wendel kidnapping case pleaded guilty in federal court. Defendants Martin Seblosamatr, Harry Weiss, and Murray Bleefeld faced charges of abducting Wendel and coercing a false confession re the Lindbergh baby, tied to Ellis Parker and Ellis Parker Jr. Controversy over Wendel’s confession delayed the Hauptmann execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Paul Wendel
Martin Seblosamatr
Harry Weiss
Murray Bleefeld
Ellis Parker
Ellis Parker, Jr
Wendel
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
College seeks unity across Christian churches in Chicago suburb
A speaking pastor urged students to think clearly and to apply faith to church and world work. He stressed unity among Christian denominations and disregard for barriers. Gratitude was expressed to helpers and flower donors who decorated yesterday’s pulpit platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Christian Church
Klein
Garden hints roll call at Linger Longer club meeting
Roll call response to be garden hints at the Linger Longer club gathering on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Harry Campbell and Mrs Emil Anderson will co hostesses for the group. A flower seed and bulb exchange is planned at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linger Longer Club
Harry Campbell
Emil Anderson
Marjore Strong
Bouta Y. W. Co. A
Cone
Y. W
L. T. Saul
Irank
Iowa Avenue
K. P. Hall
Harry Donaldson
Towa Avenue
East Main Street
Adter H. van Meter
North Vice
S P. m Linger
Kensweton
Hardly
Klein Ainsworth
E. S
Masonic Nall
Pleasant Hill
Sam Sigalouse
Eureka Ladies Aid
Leland Morison
West Man Street
Camp Fire Girls Study First Aid At Nawakahmoka Camp
Camp Fire Girls met Saturday afternoon for a second first aid lesson. Topics covered heat exhaustion sun strike lockjaw bruises sunburn and poisoning. A library wildflower case cleanup committee was formed and plans were made to buy a charter under guardianship of Marjorie Pratt and honor beads from Mrs Dowell. Eva Denny will present library pictures next meeting and the group will perform Cinderella in the east end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nawakahmoka
Laura Winspahr
Dorothy Saul
Matty Ferguson
Georganne Rudieer
Marjorie Pratt
Birthday greetings from Brighton Davenport and beyond
D. E. Wilkins of Brighton marks a birthday today. Mrs. Charles Grayson of Davenport, formerly of Washington, also has a birthday. Helen Meyers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Meyers, celebrates today. Elizabeth Meek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Meek, has a birthday. Robert Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brown, turns twelve today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Wilkins
Brighton
Charles Grayson
Davenport
Washington
Helen Meyers
Mrs. H. J. Meyers
Elizabeth Meek
Mrs. Harvey Meek
Robert Brown
Alfred Brown
Weekend social visits stretch across Iowa cities
Miss Alice McDaniel and several Fayette residents spent the weekend with relatives in Iowa City and other towns. Families from Madrid Quincy Davenport Hannibal and Rock Island joined gatherings at the Mace and Masson homes while others attended university events and a funeral in nearby Iowa City.
Social calendar lists village meetings and exchanges
The notice catalogs multiple clubs and societies with dates and hosts, including bulb and seed exchanges at 1104 East Third, D A R and W R C meetings, potluck luncheons, and helper gatherings. Various chapters and societies schedule co hostesses and postponed events through the week.
Mother Daughter Banquet Program At Local Church
Men of the Christian church host a mother daughter banquet Wednesday at 6 30 PM. Toastmaster Mrs Tucker leads after the meal. The program includes a prayer piano solo by Mrs Mert King a toast to mothers and piano music by Mrs Harold Williams and Mrs Edith Boileau Reister with Nita Corbin performing a piano piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men of the Christian Church
Mra Tucker
Mert King
Nita Corbin
Harold Williams
Mrs Vernon White Hosts Dinner for Son and Guest
Crawfordsville May 3 Mrs Vernon White entertained Thursday at a 6 o clock dinner in honor of her son Huchie s birthday and of Mrs Adams leaving The table featured pink and white tulips and a pink and white birthday cake with two candles Guests included Mrs Daisy Huber and Mrs Ella De Long Mrs Adams who has cared for Ritchie the past four months plans to visit relatives before returning to Detroit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Vernon White
Huchie
Adams
Ritchie
Detroit
Daisy Huber
Ella De-Long
W R C Members Plan Activities for Soon
The Woman's Relief Corps held a regular session at the G A R hall advancing the meeting time to 2 30 for the season. Members voted donations to patriotic funds and planned a May 6 party with April May June birthday observances and a Mothers Day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Giang Army Fund
Southern Memorial Fund
Army Nurse Fund
Flag Fund
Joe Maxwell
Dill Boileau
Mert King
Oleeta Stewart
Miss Stewart
I. G. White
Ted Crone
W. Ak. C
Ist
Esta Clark
South
Pearl Whistler
Florida
Robert Dawson
Dan Rohrer
Daughters Honored In Local Event With Music And Poems
A community program featured instrumental music by Mrs. Fred Berger and readings by Mrs. C. C. Hillhouse and Miss Althea Montgomery. Poets Dr. S. P. Telford and W. M. Bradford contributed two poems titled Mother. Helen Watkins gave the benediction. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Knight of Clinton attended the funeral of Mrs. Art Anderson and later visited Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Berger
Virginia Holden
P. Telford
W. M. Bradford
C. C. Hillhouse
Althea Montgomery
Helen Watkins
M. Hollinger
H. B. Knights of
Clinton
Art Anderson
Washington
Child Study Dept Discusses Books at Morrison Home
The Child Study department meets Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Mr. Leland Morrison’s home on West Main Street to discuss books for children. Roll call answers will be “Interesting books for children” as the group decides on next year’s meeting times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Study Department
Leland Morrison
Weat Main Street
Club Takes Name of Home Makers in Taylor District
Howe Makers club organized in Taylor district north of town with thirteen members and one guest Mrs Clarence Jackson. Mrs Neidl Trotman president chaired the meeting naming a flower and program committee. Mrs Lloyd Alliman sang The Call of Home as Mrs Trotman played piano. Refreshments were served with Mr Alliman helped by Mrs Jackson. Next meeting set for May 26 with Mrs Henry Dittmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tayior
Howe Makers Club
Lloyd Alliman
Ang
Clarence Jackson
Neidl Trotman
Lioyd Alliman
Trotman
Birthday Party Planned for Marilyn Hynek
Friends are invited to Marilyn Hynek’s birthday party at her home 325 Fast Third Street in the afternoon after school. Eight candles will adorn a pink and white cake as the main refreshment feature. Guests include Sara Lou Miller Frances Miller Patterson Patterson Schmoeller Payne Lambert and Jane Paul. Marilyn is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hynek and a second grade pupil at Heichts School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Matthews
Aurora
Jennie Acheson
Muscatine
Aberger
S&s. W. Livingston
Chicago
David
Park Ridge
Til
Chester Uv
T. J. Pease
Des Moines
Thora Reynolds
State Dental Expertents Association
William Kensler
North Avenue D
F. W. Schneeloch
New Sharon
B. F. Maconn
Bett
Frances Jane Casey
F. L. Casey
Melvin Ginich
Madison Street
Carlton Haven
W. S. Reister & , Cit
Carl. Roberts
Sioux City
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Ray Berry
C. W. McLaughtn
T. W. Knerr
Hesselschwerdt
Elena
Ornbure
Marilyn Hynek
Fast Third Street
Sara Lou
Frances Miller
Patty
Nancy Patterson
Joan Schmoeller
Norma Mae Payne
Martha Lambert
Jane Paul
Marilyn
Frank Hynek
Heichts School
Mrs Bernard Webensberger Returns Home to Colorado Springs
Mrs Bernard Webensberger has returned to her home in Colorado Springs Colorado after spending a month at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Hedges in another city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Webensberger
Colorado Springs
Colo
Carl Hedges
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blick Bakery
the National Bark
Corwin
Townel
Ase
Joan Michels
David Masson
Bob Faulkner
Charles Mayo
Nevin O
Sus
Nfa
Foster
Brahms Lumaby
Brahms
Handel
Eugene Dunlap
Paganine
Mendelssohn Gis Dou Inne Sandsewes Smith
Ftrombone
McCleery
the Nile
N&w
Albert Still
Morrill Ave
Lincoln
Nebr
Dr. Pierce
Theoly
Pierce
Legion
Evangelical Church
Ladies Aid of
Ainsworth Church
Kensington Clurk
Kensington Club
Lucy Simkins
Darlene
Shirley Simkins
Ann Simkins
Mary Chihak
Alice McDaniel
Fayette
George McDaniel
Ray Belles
Mrs. Barrett
Belles
G. N. Barclay
Ray Finch
H. J. Ress
Martha and
Max Ion
Madrid
Elizabeth Rees
Glenn Mace
Linsie Meyer
Walter
Kuta Quinn
Quincy, DD
Meyers
Bigs
Raymond Meyer
Albert
Hannibal, Mo
Mace
L. C. Bailey
Joe
Ed Muck
Garton Wilson
Lucy Alice Talley
Hannah Luithly
Long
Whitten
Harlan McCreedy
Lester Luckenbill
Charles
George Masson
Juckenbill
Sas
J. E. Carlson
Ronnie
Leah
Carl Coeselt
Kolah Club
Charles Jackson
Rwedtenau
H. E. O. Club
Will Erwin
Flower and Seed Exchange
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Roy Page
Opal Willson
St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid
Mra Marsh Bailey
Edith Boileau Reister
Mrs. Vernon White
W.R.C
Wolf Floral Company
Washington Dairy
W. M. Tweeten
Rex Smith
State Theater
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