D A R Chapter Elects Officers and Plans Picnic
The May meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution held at Mrs. Orville Elder’s home elected officers for the year led by Regent Mrs. J F Kurtz and discussed honoring Miss Alice Cunningham and presenting citizenship medals at junior high. Plans were made to invite Henry County chapters to a picnic and Flag Day events at Sunset Park in June and to host a cabin breakfast. Gifts were presented to Mrs. C A Speer before adjournment amid spring decor and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Elder
A. Anderson
Harry McCall
Anderson
Washington
Edward C. Eicher
Mire
W. BR. Mount
Wahneetah Ingalls
Elder
Fred Mauthe
George Brinton
Regent
Centennial School
W. A. Gibson
Wallace
Washweetah Ingalls
Heights
Elmer Cherry
Lincoln
Hazel Siberts
St. James
Orville Elde
Kalona
Birthday greetings for local residents noted
Mrs. J. R. Palmer of 203 West Madison Street turns 79 today born northeast of Wellman and a former dress maker. The celebration also recognizes Grant Edwards of Crawfordville and Miss Edna Klein birthdays with Rob Barclay and Junior Walton part of the observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Palmer
Weert Madison Street
Wellman
Hannah N. Albin
Three Quarter Century Club
Grant Edwards
Crawfordville
Edna Klein
Legion Carnival Plans Move Ahead in Town
Legion members discussed next weeks carnival run by West Brothers at Quincey Illinois with Brown named general chairman and committees to be formed. Memorial day plans were deferred. Washington post members will attend county Legion meeting at Brighton May 13 and district conference at Stanwood May 1. Some members traveled to Mt. Pleasant for an address by state commander Smoke Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
West Brothers
Quincey
Brown
Washington Post
County Legion
Brighton
Stanwood
Mt. Pleasant
Smoke” Brown
Hugh Herbert Stars in That Man's Here Again at Fox Today
Hugh Herbert, Fox theater today in That Man's Here Again, plays a rich eccentric art collector who meddles in a romance between an elevator boy and a housemaid. Mary Maguire debuts in America as the housemaid, with Tom Brown as the elevator boy amid comic misadventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Herbert
Screenland
Fox Theater Today
Mary Maguire
Australia
Tom Brown
Alice Foreman Dies at Grover Columbus Junction
May 5th funeral plans for Alice Foreman 78 a Columbus City township native and longtime resident of Grover Columbus Junction are announced with observances to follow her birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Alice Foreman
Columbus City Township
Handcraft Sections Hold Last Meetings for Year
Handcraft sections 1 and 2 held their final meetings of the year yesterday afternoon. Section 1 met at Mrs. L. T. Saul with 16 members, featuring hobby talks and displays. Section 2 hosted 27 members and 4 guests for a cooperative luncheon at Mrs. B. HM Van Meter’s home. officers for the coming year were elected, including Mrs. W. T. Carson as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Saul
W. J. Masson
Howard Crozier
C. E. Negus
Wead
Shannon
Mra B. HM. van Meter
W. T. Carson
Local Pioneer Miss Foreman Dies At Grover Home
Miss Foreman aged 86 died at her Grover Town residence after a long life as a pioneer of the area. The body will be moved to the Ritchie funeral home for 2:30 Thursday services led by Rev. V A Bloomquist. Burial is set for Camp Ground cemetery southwest of Columbus City. She was the last survivor of her family with cousins in the area, including Harry Pratt of Columbus City. Born June 16, 1858, she had no immediate relatives nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Ritchie
V. A. Bloomquist
Camp Ground
Columbus City
Miss Foreman
Harry Pratt
Notable Chicago electrician opens new wiring business
The article profiles Charlie, long associated with the Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, as a well qualified tradesman. A Washington area figure from Washi high school class of 1930, he was a standout athlete and now pursues electric service as his business, a hobby turned career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Coyne Electrical School
Chicago
Charlie
Washington
Washi High School
Club officers re-elected and luncheon program outlined
E Schmitt as assistant leader and Miss Clara Huber as secretary treasurer were re-elected. After lunch Mrs F W Eastwood spoke about her trip abroad describing countries visited people and customs. She displayed England purchased articles. Piano solos by Miss Elsie Bratten and Mrs Lawrence Crull. Luncheon committee included Mrs E R Bickford Mrs W R Dupuis Miss Frances Minick and Mrs Van Meter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Schmitt
Clara Huber
F. W. Eastwood
England
Elsie Bratten
Lawrence Crull
E. R. Bickford
W. R. Dupuis
Frances Minick
van Meter
New Refrigeration Service Opens by Marion McAvoy
Marion (Charlie) McAvoy announces the opening of a new refrigeration service occupying part of the existing building with Eveready Plumbing and Heating but operated independently. McAvoy, who last February graduated from the refrigeration department, will run the venture herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAvoy
Marion
Charlie) McAvoy
Colwern
Eveready Plumbing & Heating Company
Eveready
Dalai Lamas Lived in Potala Palace in Lhasa
The report notes that the Dalai lamas have inhabited the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, for centuries highlighting their residence in the historic royal complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potala
Lhasa
Tibet
Standard Oil Survey Seeks Reports From Middle West Drivers
Standard Oil invites motorists to visit a dealer station to obtain an entry card and participate in a survey of gasoline station services. A three member committee will judge reports with cash awards totaling 5000 dollars for winners and matching prizes for assisting dealers. entries due by June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middle-West
Standard
Oi! Company
Indiana
Lloyd D. Herrold
Northwestern University
George W. Barton
Chicago Motor Club
Roger B. Stafford
Super Service Station
Standard Oil
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Iowa
Southern Utilities CO
D.A. R
J. F. Kurtz
Paul
Mr. Scott
Scotts
Rug Cleaners
Martin
Scott Furniture CO
North Side Square
Rob Barclay
Grinnell College
Junior Walton of
West Ches
West Bros
Fox Today
Her
Field Loeffler, Haerdscrabble
Fred la Mangold
East Main Street
Howard L. McCleery
Nicola
North Side
Win. E. Sloat
Asylum
Wolf Floral Co
IS Safety Service
ay / Owers
Baby Record Book
Gertrudes
Infants’ Dept
Trey
Cooo
Incor
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