Social Notes From Local Des Moines Visitors and Events
A string of social updates lists Mrs. Walter Berger and her mother visiting from Des Moines for a luncheon with Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Brooknart. Attendees include Orville Elder, Claude Tucker, Nic McCleery, and Hal Reister traveling to conventions and sales. Others plan trips to Louisville for the Derby and Davenport for training and Shrine events, while Corrine Martin and Minnie Landau visit friends and family in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Berger
James Brookfast
Des Moines
T. L. Brooknart
Corrine Martin
Waterloo
Marie Landau
Miss Martin
Washington Wins Dual Track Meet Over Mt Pleasant 94 50
Washington high school defeated Mt. Pleasant 94 to 50 in a Case field dual track meet. Washington won all three relays and eleven of fifteen events led by Mace Berdo and Finke with multiple firsts and seconds across sprints hurdles and field events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Mt. Pleasant High School
Case Field
Washington
Finke
Myers
Mt P
Lewis
Mace
Anderson
Rochefort
Mt. P
Schmidt
Atkinson
Weeks
Lowe
Mt. Pleasant
Berdo
Butler
Macon
Knupp
Witt
Maccon
Randall
Knupp Berdo
Shotput
Louthan
Steele
Wickstrom
Carstensen IV
Funds for Iowa Unemployment Show an Increase
Iowa Unemployment Compensation Commission reports first quarter 1939 interest earnings of 66349 50 bringing state trust fund credit to 363462 02. Weekly benefit payments to unemployed workers for week ending April 29 total 107736 the smallest since December. April total benefits 486183 with daily average 19407, the smallest since November 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Commission
Major League Baseball Standings and Thursday Results
National League standings show Boston St Louis and Brooklyn Chicago leading with close records as New York St Louis and Pittsburgh posted wins Thursday. American League leaders New York Boston and Chicago fought key results while Detroit and Cleveland fell behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League Ww. Ll. Pet
Boston
St. Louis
PinsonAlceakecun
Brookigh
Cnseccene
Man Bett
Ccnecen
Philadelphia
Chicaee
Cneu
Iter
Cancun
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
W. L. Pet
Washington
Detroit
Woscenwer
Cleveland
Cacecuss
Fredrick Rauscher Returns to Home at Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville May 4 Walter Mauscher brought his little son Frederick Ford home from Mt. Pleasant this week and engaged Mrs Campbell as housekeeper to care for the child. Relatives report the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Leonard Bushell of Hollywood Cal Mrs Bushell is the youngest daughter of Mrs Will Harper formerly of this town. Mrs Mary Jones attended the funeral of David Owens Jones uncle of the late Joseph Jones in Sioux Falls SD and recalls Mediapolia connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Walter Mauscher
Frederick Ford
Mt. Pleasant
Campbell
Fairfield
Leonard Bushell
Hollywood
Cal
Bushell
Will Harper
Mary Jones
Sioux Falls
Joseph Jones
David Owens Jones
Mediapolia
Antonoff Team Wins Derby at Washington Club
Phil Antonoff led a bare headed squad to a narrow derby victory over Thomp Brookhart's group at the Washington golf and country club. The 27 holes took 30 minutes, about five minutes slower than two years ago, with Antonoff's team taking a lead after the first three holes and never surrendering it. New members were welcomed during the post tournament dinner, with Frank Crone Paul Moore George Pauls and others among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Antonoff
Thomp Brookshart
Washington Golf and Country Club
Thomp
Antonoff
Frank Crone
Paul Moore
George Pauls
Bus Westermark
Hugh Hall
Clarence Berkhoff
EB. D. Morrison, Jr
Bob Young
Joe Pease
Harry Rohwedder
Sid Smith
Bil Shannon
Ralph Thompson
Dec Dwyer
A. W. Clow
T. KR. Phillips
Washington
Fairfield
Wellman
Kalona
Cardinals Lose Burlington Tilt
Washington junior college's baseball team lost 17 to 2 at Burlington. Burlington star Hugh McCartney went 4 for 4, while Kokjohn and Saling shared pitching duties and Inghram partnered at bat. Washington pitchers Ed Chuck Carroll Yoder and Giff Morrison worked with Schoonover catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College
Cardinals
Burlington Junior College
Burlington
Washington
Hugh McCartney
Kokjohn
Saling
Inghram
Ed Chuck
Carrol Yoder
Giff Morrison
Schoonover
Veterans May Increase 1938 Homestead Tax Exemption
Iowa law changes allow world war veterans to transfer their regular $500 homestead exemption to other property starting July 4, boosting 1938 exemptions. Veterans may withdraw and refile applications by Sept 1. if no other property is available, the exemption stays with the original homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fred D. Everett
D. L. Murrow
State Board of Assessment and Review
Boards of Supervisors
Mrs Montgomery Hosts Mission Society Meeting
The Associated Presbyterian church missionary society met at Mrs Malcolm Montgomery's country home led by president Mrs George Masson. The study focused on conditions in India from the missionaries and Christian Indians, followed by discussion and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the Associated Presbyterian Church
Malcolm Montgomery
George Masson
India
Book Reviewed for Chapter J PEO on The Honorable Uncle Lancy
Tita JShields led a Chapter J PEO meeting reviewing Ethel Huston’s The Honorable Uncle Lancy. The setting reflects Mount Pleasant Iowa with local color. Nellie Thompson shared memories of the author. Nineteen members attended. $15 was donated to the YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tita Jshields
Uncle Lancy
Ethel Huston
T. L. Brookhart
Emma J. Anderson
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Nellie Thompson
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society Potluck Supper
The Ruth Nichol Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church held a potluck supper at the home of Mrs. Jay Brewer with fourteen members and two guests. Devotions and a magazine review followed the meal. Mrs. Nichol led a book chapter review and Mrs. Walker announced convention delegates for Stanwood on May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nichol
Mrs Koehler Hosts Sunshine Club Meeting
Sunshine Community club members answered roll call with Sarden hints as they met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Pete Koehler. Nine members worked on friendship quilt blocks. Guests were Mrs. John Martin and Mrs. Carl Koehler assisted in serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
Pete Koehler
John Martin
Carl Koehler
Grace Koehler
Martin
Study Club Meets at Howell Home
The Wednesday Study club gathered at Mrs. Henrietta Howell's country home in Crawfordsville for an afternoon on perennial gardens and flower arrangements led by Mrs. Ida Wooley. Mrs. Elsie Bell Jones reported on the recent Federated clubs county convention at Ainsworth. guests included Mrs. Howell's mother Mrs. Joseph Wilson of Columbus Junction and relatives from Pekin IL and Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Henrietta Howell
Ida Wooley
Elsie Bell Jones
Federated Clubs
Ainsworth
Howell
Joseph Wilson
Columbus Junction
Mra
Od Blumenshein
Pekin
Credit Program Set to Begin May 9
The Credit Reference Exchange of Washington County announced an education membership drive starting May 9. Over the next two weeks representatives will visit merchants and professionals to explain credit systems and solicit memberships. The local exchange, led by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dayton, has existed a year and lists 6000 local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Reference Exchange
Washington County
Mra
Raymond
Dayton
Associated Credit Bureaus of America
United States
Canada
North America
Iowa City Leads At State High School Music Festival
Iowa City high school leads Class AA at the half way point with eight first division rankings. Davenport and Mason City each hold six high rankings while Charles City has four and Decorah three. Other top contenders were listed as the festival proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Mrs John Caldwell Hosts Pansy Hill Club Meeting
Ten members of the Pansy Hill club plus three guests gathered at Mrs. John Caldwell’s home. Guests included Mrs. Ernest Arnold and daughter Charlotte and Danny Kiesey. A flower exchange, contest, and bingo entertained attendees. prizes went to Ms. Sam Sigafoose and Mrs. John Wagner. Mrs. Arnold helped with refreshments. Cy Birka will host next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
John Caldwell
Ernest Arnold
Charlotte
Danny Kiesey
Sam Sigafoose
John Wagner
Arnold
Cy Birka
Fortnightly Club Child Study Luncheon May 11
The Child Study department of the Fortnightly club will hold a 1 o'clock luncheon at the Guest House next Thursday May 11 to close the year. Members may bring a guest and should notify Mrs Richard Stewart or Mrs Harry Sizer by Tuesday May 9. Entertainment will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stewart
Harry Sizer
Catholic Daughters Biennial Convention Opens in Waterloo
The fourteenth biennial convention of the Catholic Daughters of America opens in Waterloo for a three day meeting led by state regent Mrs. Harold Wesley of Mason City. Speakers include Most Rev. Beckman, Bishop Rohan, Rev. W. H. Shulte, and Mary Duffy. The event ends with a banquet at Hotel Russell Lamson Court Castile. Catherine Swift represents Court McDermott No. 504 of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Catholic Daughters of America
Waterloo
Harold Wesley
Mason City
Beckman
Dubuque
Rohman
Davenport
W. H. Shulte
Mary Duffy
South Orange
N. J
Russell-Lamson Court
Castile of Waterloo
Court McDermott
No. 504
Washington
Catherine Swift
H J Club Meets With Mrs Prebyl
Mrs William Prebyl hosted thirteen members of the HJ club and three guests yesterday afternoon. Quilting and social time filled the afternoon with assistance in serving from her daughter Mrs Adolph Shalla and Mrs Merritt Reiner. Guests were Mrs William Shalla, Mrs Adolph Shalla and Edith Prebyl. The next meeting will be in three weeks at Mrs Joe Kuotek's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Prebyl
HJ. Club
Mrs Prebyl
Adolph Shalla Aid
Merritt Reiner
William Shalla
Adolph Shalla
Edith Prebyl
Joe Kuotek
Bethel Missionary Society Meets at Foster Home
The Bethel Missionary Society met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Lloyd Foster’s home. Nettie Davis led devotions and reviewed the yearbook of prayer. Mrs. Nellie Juzeler led the last chapter of The Church Takes Root in India with Mrs. Foster’s help. Seventeen members and two guests, Mrs. Stanley Foster and Edith Stutsman, shared refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Missionary Society
Lloyd Foster
Nettie Davis
Nellie Juzeler
India
Donald Brown
Foster
Stanley Foster
Edith Stutsman
Fortnightly Club Attends State Federation Meeting
About twenty members of the Washington Fortnightly Club attended the state federation convention in Davenport this week. Mrs. C. P. Weldin, club president, and Mrs. Ronna Dawson led the group for the full three days, with many members present for two days and several for one day sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Davenport
C. P. Weldin
Rnna Dawson
Richard McCleery
Nels B. Westermark
Lester Jones
BK. F. Bostwick, Jr
J. O. Sexton
C. Davis
LeRoy Pratt
R.G
Fairfield Dominates Mixed Chorus and Glee Club Divisions
Fairfield won a division and rating in mixed chorus and won division two in the girls glee club. Washington placed first in the girls glee club contest for a strong showing among Iowa schools. More than a dozen towns including Grinnell West Waterloo Des Moines Centerville and others contributed entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
West
Waterloo
Deg Moines
Centerville
Fairfield
Iowa Falls
Washington
Social calendar items and event notices
Community groups list weekly gatherings including U E S chapter meet Shar on Center evening. Joly Good Timers dance. Rebekah and W R C meetings. G A R hall events. Wesleyan Missionary Society at Guest House. Rainbow Girls drill. American Home sections picnics luncheons and teas. Fleur de Lie and West Chester Pythian Sisters programs. Mothers day event at Guest House. notices request RSVPs by May 9 for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.E.S
Sharon Center
Nowafy
Belle’ Rice
Joly
Rebekah
W.R.C
G.A.R
Wesleyan Home Missionary Society
H. M. Kodder
SIS
South Second Avenue
Rainbow Girls
City Hall
H. A. Benblossom
Edna Palmer
Gutest House
William Beal
H. C. Hull
Fleur de Lie Club
Homer Birney
West Chester Pythian Sisters
At Hall
Eastern Star Card Party Draws 36 Members and Guests
Thirty six members of the Order of Eastern Star and their husbands attended a card party and social last evening in the Masonic Temple. Pinochle and bridge were played at eight tables, then refreshments were served by committee members. Another social will be held May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
T. A. Flenner
Howard McBride
H. M. Dodder
Evangelical Ladies Aid Society Met at St Paul Church
The Evangelical Ladies Aid Society met yesterday afternoon at St Paul church. Ten members and two guests, Florence Zieglowsky and Mrs Marton Sheetz, attended. Rev Carl W Klein led scripture and prayer. A bake sale is planned for May 20 with committee members named. Refreshments were served at the close by Mrs Tina Simmering and Mrs Mildred Zieglowsky, assisted by Mrs Marion Sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Society
Florence Zieglowsky
Marton Sheetz
Carl W. Klein
Roy Finke
Anna Landau
Charles Zieglowsky
Tina Simmering
Mildred Zieglowsky
Marion Sheets
Past Matrons Club Business Meeting
The Past Matrons club of the Eastern Star held a business meeting yesterday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. President Mrs. G. W. Manassier presided as Alice Rownd read the by laws and constitution. A new meeting is planned for next Thursday May 11 at 2 30 pm in the Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
G. W. Manassier
Alice Rownd
Temple
Methodist Society of West Chester Will Meet May 10
The Ladies Aid society of the West Chester Methodist church will meet Wednesday afternoon, May 14, at the church. All women in the community are invited to attend as the committee plans an interesting program with refreshments provided by chairwoman Eimner Nevin and a slate of named helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Ladies Aid Society
The
Camp Fire Meeting Held in Duea Home
The Powhattan Camp Fire group met at Adelyn Duea’s home 724 Sant Fourth Avenue. President Naida Breite bach led seven members and guests Marcella Boileau Joan Ross. Helpers Sara Lu MY fer Mary Voorhees Adel Duca provided handouts. Virginia Moothart acted as scribe. Ice cream and sun cookies were served. The next meeting is Thursday May 11 at Sara Lu Mille’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelyn Duea
Sant? Fourth Avenue
Naida Breitebach
Marcella Boileau
Joan Ross
Sara Lu MY Fer
Mary Voorhees
Adel’ Duca
Virginia Moothart
Eio
Sara Lu Mille
Missionary Circle Conducts Meeting at United Presbyterian Church
The Margaret Owen circle met Wednesday at the United Presbyterian Church with ten members. Leader Maizie Stewart and assistant Jennie Acheson led a study on a perfect girl as described in Proverbs. A potluck supper preceded the business meeting. Jane McDowell, secretary, presided while Audrey Hotle was elected as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Owen
United Presbyteriat
Maizie Stewart
Assistan Teader
Jennie Acheson
Jane McDowell
Audrey Hotle Wee
Atchison
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Bake Sale at Washington Cleaners
Group 3 of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid will hold a bake sale at Washington Cleaners on Saturday. A regular Knights of Columbus meeting is scheduled for Monday May 8 with initiation at Harper on Sunday May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bake Sale
Washington Cleaners
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
The
Knights of Columbus
Harper
Birthday Celebrants include Mrs J R Palmer and Others
A birthday list notes Mrs J R Palmer of 203 Wee Madison Street turning a birthday today and mentions several neighbors and students from Grinnell College and local communities as well as George Rudiger celebrating a birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Palmer
Wee
Madison Street
Palmer
Three Quarter Centes Club
Wellman
George Rudiger
Mrs Thompson Hosts Bridge Club Tea
Mrs Stanley Thompson acted as hostess to her bridge club yesterday afternoon. Cards were played at two tables with Mrs Ralph McCreedy taking high score and Mrs Majors low. Guests included Mrs Majore and Elsie Braden. Mrs Thompson served refreshments after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Thompson
Ralph McCreedy
Majors
Low
Majore
Elsie Braden
Thompson
Braden Club Meets With Mrs Mast
Mrs Gladden Mast hosted ten Braden club members on Wednesday afternoon. After a business meeting, entertainment featured guessing games. Mrs Sam Witrig assisted with refreshments. Mrs Myral Smith to be hostess at the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladden Mast
Braden Club
Sam Witrig
Myral Smith
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Geo. Rudiger
Wolf
Wolf Floral CO
Zou
Orville Elder
Claude Tucker
Monmouth, Ill
Nic McCleery
Nicola and Harmon Book and Gift Shop
Reister Bros
Hal Reister
H. H. Reister
Omaha
Nebr
Nate Young
A. C. Peterson
Louisville
J. W
Bill Cox
Studebaker
J. M. Finney
Galion
Ohio
Indianola
M. Todd MacDonald
R. J. Williams
R. H W. McCleery
Clarence Logan
McCleery
Federated Women's Clubs
Shrine Auditorium
H. V. Kaltenborn
Columbia Broadcasting Company
Acc
Anna Dawson
Phil Weldin
John Wasson
Minnie Landau
Anta Landau
Marie
Score Demons
Lou
Carstensen
Lou Gehrig
Briggs Stadium
Yanks
Tigers
Gehrig
Fredrick Rauscher
DERBY
Labor Day
Mrs. Montgomery
Eai
P.E.O
Jay Brewer
Mrs. Koehler
Child Study Dept
Catholic Daughters
H. J. Club
L. Foster Home
C.F. Hall
Eastern Star Card Party
Evangelical Ladies Aid Society Meets
Methodist Society of
Duea
Missionary Circle
Inchoos
Porethen Hensler
Grant 5& Wards
Rm John May
Jime Klein
Bob Barclay
Grinnell College
Waloe
Lint Loeffler
Bridge
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
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