Local moving and social notes from Ottumwa area
Gossip of residents preparing moves with Speer and Sisk plans in Wapello. Burlington funeral attendance by Kaster family. DeCastello visits Cedar Rapids. livestock sale at Whittaker pavilion with strong prices. various family visits and a hospital case involving John den Hartog after an appendectomy.
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Macomb
Otturmwa
West Branch
Chariton
Columbus Junction
Sigourney
Muscating
Whittaker Pavillion
Fairfield Cattle Men Indicted Again in Conspiracy Case
Jefferson county grand jury returns a second set of indictments charging conspiracy involving Van Carter of Ottumwa Ernest Latta of Batavia A L Neuhart and Frank Stever of Fairfield. Neuhart also faces a separate count for interfering with the administration of justice.
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Paireleld
Jefferson County
van Carter
Ottumwa
Ernest Latta
Batavia
A. L. Neuhart
Frank Stever
Fairfield
Neuhart
Circles of travel and visits amid Iowa towns
Local residents and families plan visits and departures across Iowa towns including Burlington Decorah Ottumwa Iowa City Cedar Rapids Waukon and Cincinnati Ohio. Notable movements include Charles Bear Jr returning to Grinnell with his father and multiple families preparing to attend funerals conventions and family gatherings over the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bear, Jr
Grinnell
C. H. Bear
Chamber Symphony Orchestra concert in Washington IA 1939
The Chamber Symphony Orchestra under conductor Philip Greeley Clapp performs at the Washington High School Auditorium on Monday May 8 1939 at 8 00 P M. Selections include overture to The Marriage of Figaro suite op 39 praeludium pastoral polka menuett romanze finale furiant symphony in g major military adagio allegro allegretto menuetto finale presto. Dvorak Haydn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Students Perform In-Arena Orchestra Concert
Vielin Small and a large roster including Arnold, Thomas, Goodland, Souchek, Harlow, Alexander, Borg, Opstad, Jelinek, Jensen, Moore, Koelbel, Norman, Smith, Ward, Clarinet Titus, Bassoon Schroek, French Horn Hardwig, Trumpet Olson, Newmark, percussion O Hearn, and Waldrop present a school orchestra concert under Prof. Norman and Prof. Clarinet Titus.
Young Democrats to Convene May Rally and Convention
Plans for a statewide rally and annual state convention were announced in Des Moines. The Young Democrats will elect a national committeeman and district committeewomen, with invitations extended to Sen. Clyde L. Herring and Sen. Guy M. Gillette along with Rep. Vincent Harrington and Rep. W. Jacobsen.
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Des Moines
Democratic State Central Committee
Clyde L. Herring
Guy M. Gillette
Vincent Harrington
W.&. Jacobsen
Norway's Prince Arrives in Decorah for Two Day Visit
Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway land in Decorah Iowa for a two day stay arriving from La Crosse Wisconsin with a 17 person party. Decorah a center of Norwegian culture hosts a packed program as about 4500 residents greet the royal visitors.
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Decorah
Iowa
Olav
Martha
Norway
la Crosse
Wis
United States
Mason City Leads In State Music Festival
Mason City led with ten division one ratings in the 169 school event as the Iowa high school state music festival neared its end Iowa City stood as the last potential challenger in Class AA and A to overtake Mason City with one event remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa City
Iowa
Women plan study of family finance in county project
Fifteen Washington county women met with Iowa State extension staff to outline a year long program titled Adventures in Family Finance. The plan includes four lessons on budgeting banking checking and investments, plus panel discussions and a new goal to improve rural living and financial management.
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Washington County
Lucille Cochran
Iowa State College Extension Service
Ames
Clayde Knupp
J. W. Chandler
John Stewart
Ruby Simpson
State College Extension Service
Dinner Hostesses Jean Acheson and Tate Circa Dinner Party
Mrs. Jean Acheson and Miss Tate hosted a Thursday dinner in the Victorian room of the Guest House for fourteen guests. The table featured tulips and candles, with a three course chicken dinner served. Afterward guests moved to hostesses’ home for games like Chinese checkers and anagrams. The guest list included Mrs. C. W. McLaughlin, Mrs. Clifford Thorne, Mrs. C. A. Boice, Mrs. E. M. McConaughy, Mrs. G. W. Hay, Helen Fulton, Mrs. John Stewart, Mrs. Fred Stewart, Mrs. D. J. Patterson, Mrs. Steve Stewart, Mrs. R. S. Warfel, and Mrs. Marion Work.
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Jean Acheson
Clara Tate
C. W. McLaughlin
Clifford Thorne
C. A. Boice
E. M. McConaughy
G. W. Hay
Helen Fulton
John Stewart
Fred Stewart
D. J. Patterson
Steve Stewart
R. S. Warfel
Marion Work
Negro Problem Is Topic of Mission Meeting
The Women s Missionary Society afternoon division of the United Presbyterian church discussed the negro problem at Mrs Bertha Meek s home. Mrs J O Matthews and Mrs J A Porter led the topic with a general discussion following a fifteen minute devotional. Mrs Meek s daughters served refreshments.
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Woman‘s Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Bertha Meek
J. O. Matthews
J. A. Porter
Meek
P F. Whisler
Clarice
Local Births and Hospital Updates
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Leonard Marle are parents of a son born this morning at 7 20 weighing seven pounds Theodosia Jurner underwent an appendectomy this morning Mrs Earl Grady underwent a major operation this morning Everette Miller underwent an appendectomy last evening JoAnn Schantz Crawfordeville was admitted yesterday afternoon for treatment Mrs Ray Hough Keota was dismissed this morning
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Leonard Marle
Theodosia Jurner
Earl Grady
Everette Miller
JoAnn Schantz
Crawtfordeville
Ray Hough
Keota
Boundary Between Canada and United States Measured
The boundary between Canada and the United States spans 5 000 miles, with 3 100 miles on land and 2 400 miles water boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Presbyterian Aid Tulip Tea Held After Meeting
Thirty members of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid met yesterday afternoon at the church for a general meeting and tulip tea. Mrs. Fred Reid, president, led, with Mrs. Manton Hebner guiding devotionals. Mrs. Stella Latechem resigned as treasurer. Mrs. Frank Crone elected in her place. Mrs. Howard Miller read poems. tulips decorated the tea table and Mrs. L. Patterson led the tea service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Fred Reid
Manton Hebner
Stella Latechem
Frank Crone
Howard Miller
L. &. Patterson
Merry Mixer Club All Day Meeting
The Merry Mixer club held an all day meeting at Marie Sehnoebelen home with thirteen members and four guests. A potluck dinner followed by entertainment and quilting. New member Mrs Carris joined and Kathrine Romine led the business meeting. The next meeting is set with Hazel Crawford on June 2 for current events roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixer Club
Marie Sehnoebelen
Lockwood
Verna Sehnoebelen
Mollie Tierney
Seth Carris, Jr
Katherine Romine
Carris
Hazel Crawford
D A P Dress Queerly For Hard Time Party At Mrs Eva Miller
D A P club members hosted a hard time party at the home of Mrs Eva Miller with humorous costumes and a corn bread and beans luncheon. The event sparked laughter as women wore patched dresses and varied shoes. The day also featured the Missionary Society potluck at United Presbyterian Church parlors honoring Mrs Mabel Keiper with gifts.
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Ainsworth
D. A. P. Club
Eva Miller
Missionary Society the
Glad Hand Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Mabel Keiper
Club Hears Talk by Velma Booth
The Friendly Circle met at Mrs Walter Longer's home with fourteen members and two guests Velma Booth and Vina Gerdes. Booth spoke in costume about her China work showing pictures and needlework by mission girls. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ralph Kelsey and Mrs Charles Schiebel. The next meeting, June 1, will be at Mrs Clyde Crile's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Walter Longer
Velma Booth
Vina Gerdes
Foreign Missionary Society May Breakfast Friday
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a May breakfast at Mrs. B. J. Stutsman’s home. Grandmothers dined at the main table while others ate at smaller tables with apple blossoms adorning the rooms. Mrs. W. L. Alcorn, Mrs. Vernon Crull, Mrs. Leo Hoover and Mrs. B. F. Bostwick Jr. assisted. After breakfast, the missionary meeting opened with devotions led by Mrs. J. B. Kunath, followed by contributions from Mrs. A. Anderson and Mrs. Leigh.
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Women's Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
B&. J. Stutsman
Stutsman
W. L. Alcorn
Vernon Crull
Leo Hoover
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
J. BE. Kunath
A. Anderson
Leigh
Community Social Calendar Highlights Various Groups
Local clubs and organizations announce meetings, dinners, and events across the week. Wesleyan Missionary Society, Rainbow Girls, DeMolay, Baptist Young Woman's Missionary Society, Dorcas Society, and Pythian Sisters list dates, times, and venues. Special notices include change of date for Plein de Lis club and a note to confirm attendance by May 9.
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Wesleyan Iome Missionary Society
Irs
M. Dodder
South Second Avenue
Rainbow Girls
City Hall
Masonic Temple Pass Worthy
Ed Squire
Baptist Young Woman's Missionary Society
Masonic Temple Dorcas Society
St. Paul's Church
Boing Bank
American Home
H. A. Benblossem
Edna Palmer
Ghost House
William Beal
H. C. Hull
Homer Birney
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Hall
Honor Miss Moore at Birthday Dinner
Mrs. J C Hull honored her niece Mary Moore of Washington on her eleventh birthday with a Wednesday dinner in Columbus Junction. Guests included Mrs. Ada Orr of Panhandle Texas. The L L Club and Today's club held gatherings with Bridge at Mrs. Dayle Frame's home.
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Columbus Junction
J. C. Hull
Mary Moore
Washington
Ada Orr
Panhandle
Tex
LL. All. Club
J. W. Pence
L. A. L. Club
Dayle Frame
Mother's Garden Fashions Banquet at United Presbyterian
Mothers and daughters gathered at the United Presbyterian Church in West Chester for a spring banquet. The large dining room showcased snow white fence centerpieces and garden theme decorations with spring flowers, birds, and butterflies. A formal menu and program featured toasts, songs, and poems honoring mothers and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Mothers and Daughters
United Presbyterian Church
Merle Me. Dowell
J. B. Pollock
Marion Augustine
Betty Leet
Corrine Nicola
Ivy
Passion
Hillotrope
Betty Statler
Rose
Althea Montgomery
Jane Me.Dowell
Home Sweet Home
Knights of Columbus Regular Meeting Announcement
A regular Knights of Columbus meeting is scheduled for Monday in May with initiation planned at Harper on Sunday May 7. The notice references event timing and location details.
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Knights of Columbus
Harper
Talks by Soule and Mrs Hoover on stewardship featured
Soule delivered talks from articles in The Friend and Mrs Hoover spoke on stewardship, presenting guidance and reflections for the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soule
Mrs. Hoover
Picnic at the American Home lawn hosted by Mrs Benblossom
The American Home department eight will hold a lawn picnic at 1 p.m. next Tuesday on the lawn of Mrs A Benblossom and Edna Palmer. Members needing a ride should call Mrs Glenn Wilson. Attendees are asked to bring their own table service and the sides planned by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Department
A. Benblossom
Edna Palmer
Benblossom
Glenn Wilson
Birthday List Brings 81 To 11 Year Milestones
A local notice lists residents with upcoming or current birthdays across families. J M Bratten turns 81, Otis Kelley nears 11, Crawfordsville youth Ina Viola Hering and others celebrate milestones tomorrow and today. Names include Dorothy Walker, Jimmy Hardin, Roger Westphal, B W Spessard, J C Russell, and Joe W Dvorak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Viola Hering
Clarence Herag
Crawfordsville
Tee
Relatives to Honor Peter E Wittmer on 90th Birthday
The children and grandchildren of Pete E Wittmer gather at Ezra Wittmer home on Sunday May 7 to celebrate his 90th birthday. A cooperative noon dinner is planned and friends and relatives are invited to visit during the afternoon.
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Peter E. Wittmer
Wayland
Pete E. Wittmer
Ezra Wittmer
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