Local Social Notes and Shoppers in Washington Visit
Mr and Mrs George Tokheim visited with relatives in Washington on their way home to Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs BE Humphreys and Mrs Humphreys of Wyman shopped in Washington. Open until noon Mother's Day at Octisen's. Earl Shoop and Tony Impastato from Chicago were visitors in Washington. Mr and Mrs John Schmitt of Harpers shop in town. Dr Edward Wheelan of Britt and Blanche Speers of Iowa City visited in the Wheelan home. Wheelan brought Britt high school musicians to the state music festival in Iowa City. Mrs F M Lindenmeyer of West Chester shopped in Washington. D F Macon auctioneer. Mrs J P Thomas returned from Torrington Wyoming. Mr and Mrs John Wehr and others spent weekend at Mosely home near Hudson and in Waterloo. Eggs 17c per dozen at Reister Bros. Mrs A J Fields returned from Boone and will attend the Town City music festival this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tokheim
Mr. Tokheim
J. T. Ostrus
Mr. Ostrus
Cedar Rapids
BE. V. Humphreys
Wyman
Washington
Octisen
Edward Wheelan
Britt
Blanche Speers
Iowa City
George Wheelan
Wheelan
F. M. Lindenmeyer
West Chester
D. F. Macon
J. P. Thomas
John Wehr
James
Keith
Charles Grisham
H. E. Mosely
Hudson
Waterloo
Reister Bros
A. J. Fields
Boone
Nate Fields
Fields
Town City
Bud Fields
Pleasant Valley Club Meets At Saunders Home
On Route 1 Brighton May 6 Pleasant Valley club met with Mrs Albert Saunders Tuesday afternoon. Eighteen were present. Strawberries and ice cream cake coffee and mints were served by the hostess. Several farmers are planting corn. Mr and Mrs Ray Reeves of Rock Island Illinois were callers Sunday evening at the Albert Saunders home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton
Pleasant Valley Club
Albert Saunders
Ray Reeves
Rock Island
Milton Dictated Paradise Lost to Daughters at Brunhill Fields
John Milton composed Paradise Lost in a London house on Artillery Walk Brunhill Fields with his daughters writing from his dictation. The passage notes Milton's method as he dictated the epic to his daughters in that residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
John Milton
London
Artillery Walk
Brunhill Fields
Plan Activities for Graduates
Crawfordsville May 6. Next week is the closing week of school. Monday evening the school exhibit and senior class and music program will be given at the school house. Thursday evening May 12 the commencement exercises will be held with Dean Hilmer of Iowa Wesleyan college as speaker. Friday forenoon the grade program and eighth grade graduation and community picnic will be held. Local social notes follow. Mt. Union won a softball game here Tuesday afternoon 6 to 2. The Cyclones have won 2 and lost 2 so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Manners
Crawfordsville
Dean Hilmer
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Union
Cyclones
E. F. Riley
Davenport
Henry Feldman
Winfield
Rex Beauchamp
Ralph Beauchamp
E. E. Voss
Willis Wittmer
Coffin
Rockwell
East Sunset Local Social News Date Unclear
East Sunset column lists visitors and guests from Yakoma Washington to Crawfordsville Wayland and Columbus Junction. Families mentioned include Hauenstein Mast Johnston Stout Magdefrau Jones Howell Orris Coffin and Martin, with tulip viewing at Mrs William Eisele and a new baby girl announced at Gene Stephens home near Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hering
East Sunset
Fern
Freda
Verda Hauenstein
Yakoma
Washington
John Widmer
J. A. Huawthorne
Harry Jones
Henry Mast
Crawfordsville
Holly Johnston
Ralph Howell
Shellbark School House
J. M. Martinand
Marjorie
Lester Charbonneau
Oakville
Bert Spangler
Margaret
Albert
Verne Hanft
Columbus Junction
Miles Stout
Wanda
Roger
Ben Stout
Brighton
Everett Magdefrau
Rf.fe. Saunders
Mab
Gene Stephens
Maurine
Ainsworth
J. M. Martin
Glen Johnston
Lone Tree
Joe Wilson
Ida Howell
Ralph
Calendar Reform Advocated for a Century
A long advocacy persists for calendar reform spanning nearly 100 years. The discussion centers on changing global time reckoning to simplify dates and align with seasonal cycles.
Recovery proposals frame business convention agenda
The document outlines plans for postwar recovery including private capital deployment, government coordination to curb destructive competition, tax policy considerations, and targeted reforms in insurance, motor carriage, city transportation, replanning, and residential construction to boost economy and housing. It emphasizes private enterprise guiding public needs with supportive federal mechanisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Power Commission
Motor Carriere
Motor Carrier Act
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston, Chicago Battle In Lopsided Pro Baseball Standings
Thursday results show Pittsburgh 4, Brooklyn 2. Cincinnati 5, New York 2. Chicago 21, Philadelphia 2. Boston 5, St. Louis 2. Upcoming games list Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, New York at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at St. Louis. American League standings and scattered scores follow, with several matchups noted for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Cencinnati
Cleveland
Anent
Washington
Palawan
Detroit
I. A
Aia
Tyrone Locals Update From Mrs Otto Sheetz Community Notes
Tyrone residents share visits and guests across nearby towns. The column lists calls to Amana and Iowa City area homes including families of Sheetz Crawford Fagen and Shillig with kin visiting over the week.
Large Group of Paintings to Be Shown Tonight
Pupils of Mrs. Frank Carter exhibit downstairs at the E. M. Bridges store from 7:30 to 9:30. Beverly Brown Carla Guther and Gwendolyn Ramseyer each display four oil paintings. Mazie Stewart shows eight paintings. Irene Yard three oils two pastels two tempera. Mrs C M Herr Kinross eight pastels. West Chester shows two oils. Marion Bridges Ruth Bridges each three oils. Mrs Earl Bickford two oils. Alfred Godwin two oils. Olive Campbell four watercolors. Elsie Bratten one watercolor and four pastels. Mrs Carter also exhibits four oils two watercolors and one pastel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carter
E. M. Bridges and Company
Beverly Brown
Carla Guther
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Mazie Stewart
Irene Yard
C. M. Herr
Kinross
F. M. Lindenmeyer
West Chester
Marion Bridges
Ruth Bridges
Earl Bickford
Alfred Godwin
Olive Campbell
Elsie Bratten
Carter
Frances Blanchard
Ada Moore Newquist
Des Moines
Donna Schuster
Otis Art Institute
Hollywood
Cal
Martella Cone Lane
Chapman College
Los Angeles
Iowa
Gamp T Lodge
Orr's Island
Bridges
Cousins and Sisters Reunion at Rabenold Home
A reunion united nine women including four cousins of Mrs IL B Rabenold. Guests traveled from Bowling Green Missouri Columbus Junction and Washington to share memories of girlhood days. The group included Mrs Lew Caven Mrs Walter Protzman Mrs W Cran dall and Mrs Clara Gard with others, who departed by car for Bowling Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL. B. Rabenold
Bowling Green
Margaret James
Rabenold
Columbus Junction
David Miller
Riley Miller
Washington
Juanita Mathers
Lew Caven
Walter Protzman
W. Crandall
Burlington
Kans
Clara Gard
Seattle
Kolah Club Meets With Mrs C Goff
The Kolah club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Clarence Goff home with six members. After the business meeting the program included an English contest led by Mrs John Cherry a talk on Gardens and seed varieties by Mrs H J Schoonover selections from Henry Link The Return to Religion read by Mrs N M Speidel and refreshments served by Mrs Goff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
Clarence Goff
John Cherry
H. J. Schoonover
N. M. Speidel
Henry Link
St Pauls Ladies Aid Society Meets at Church
The St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid society met yesterday afternoon at the church with eleven members present. Mrs. Carl W. Klein conducted the meeting, opening with a song and scripture and closing with prayer. A flower and bulb exchange was held, and quilting occupied the rest of the time. Refreshments were served by Mrs. C. H. Witthoft and Mrs Katherine Ropers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Society
Carl W. Klein
C. H. Witthoft
Katherine Ropers
Woman Citizen Topic Discussed At Study Club
Mrs. Henrietta Howell hosted the Wednesday Study club at Mrs. Mabel Monson’s home due to rain and mud. The session chaired by Mrs. Alma Conrad covered The Woman Citizen, Her Federation with a report on the county federated clubs meeting in Washington. Refreshments in spring colors were served. guest Mrs. Norman Webster attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Henrietta Howell
Mabel Monson
Woman Citizen
Federation
Alma Conrad
Washington
Monson
Norman Webster
Christian Endeavor Social Held At Simmerings Home
The Christian Endeavor monthly social took place Wednesday evening at the home of Helen and Hazel Simmering. After games and a scavenger hunt the group heard the radio story Lights Out. Weather limited attendance to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Monthly
Helen
Hazel Simmering
Washington School Faculty Dines Rotarians at Six-thirty
The Washington city schools faculty hosted the Rotary Club and their ladies for a six-thirty dinner followed by a lively program. Miss Althea Montgomery presided, with Sept F A Ralston leading song, LeMoine giving a welcome, and Ruth Stewart and Roberta Stone providing music. The male quartet Ralston Jurgens Mohr and Parsons closed the evening, praised as a delightful community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Rotary Club
Dodd
Althea Montgomery
le Moine
W. F. Bickel
Mias Montgomery
Ralph LeMoine
Miss Montgomery
Ruth Stewart
Roberta Stone
Opal Keeney
Messrs
Ralston
Jurgens
Mohr
Parsons
Fifteen Attend Friendly Circle Meeting at Davidson Home
Fifteen members and two guests met yesterday at Mrs. Harley Davidson home. New president Mrs. Harold Klopfenstein led the session with the secretary treasurer report passed to Mrs. Clyde Crile for the coming year. A spring luncheon followed and June’s meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Ed Heck with breakfast hints and entertainment by Mrs. Isaac Kleese and Mabel Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Harley Davidson
Harold Klopfenstein
Ralph Kelsey
Clyde Crile
Ed Heck
Isaac Kleese
Mabel Johnson
Mrs Ed Simmering Hosts Refreshments With Assistants
Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ed Simmering with the assistance of Mrs. Vernon Carter and Mrs. Earl Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Simmering
Vernon Carter
Earl Simpson
Complete line of porch and floor finishes offered
A local ad promotes refinishing porches and floors with enamels and varnishes. New Method Porch Floor and Concrete Enamel is recommended for exterior work while interior options include Varnish Varnish Stain and Floor Enamel in multiple colors. All finishes are guaranteed to satisfy and priced low.
Honor Bride-elect Catherine Sitler with Two Showers
Vera Harvey Vera Nordyke and Vera Steinbeck hosted a misc shower at the Steinbeck home for Catherine Sitler teacher about to wed Glenwood Gingerich of Wellman soon after school ends. A mock wedding, gifts, pink and white decor, and advice writing framed the event for about forty five guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Reighard
Janet Luithly
Maxine Vandyke
Virginia Long
Joyce Jones
Joann Shardon
Reed
Glenwood
Catherine
Roy Sitler
Wellman
Paul Harvey
Iacehill
Nellie Wiley
Washington
Sidler
Vera Harvey
Vera Nordyke
Nordyyke
Catherine Sither
Elect
Clay Towneh
Printer's Ink Attracts Dust And Dust Interferes With Printing
Exposed ink gathers dust, lint from paper, and foreign substances in air, hindering print quality. The passage notes that ink easily attracts dirt, affecting readability and finish.
P E O Luncheon Held for Chapter J Members
Twenty six P E O members attended a luncheon at the North Sics cafe private dining room yesterday at 1 pm. Tulips decorated the tables from the garden of Mr. and Mrs. John Winga. Afterward the charter members gathered at Mrs. C W Stewart home for ritual exemplification and travel talk by Mrs. Clifford Thorne about her Florida trip. The chapter voted to place bronze grave markers for deceased P E O members. Helen Hamilton of Newton attended as a non resident Chapter 1 member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sics
John Winga
C. W. Stewart
Clifford Thorne
Florida
P. EB. O
Helen Hamilton
Newton
Oldest Eastern Star Chapter Marks 71st Anniversary
Washington chapter O. BE. &. cites a Chicago Tribune clipping about Coldwater Michigan’s Coldwater chapter No. 1 G. F. S. celebrating its seventy first birthday on April 22 1867 regalia from the chapter’s founding night will be worn by past matrons and patrons led by Mrs. Cora Brown who has served as secretary twenty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
O. BE
Chicago Tribune
Eastern Star
Coldwater
Mich
Jtem
Cora Brown
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Omar Crawford
A. G. Eberle
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