Social society notes and missionary reports summary
Community society notes report the United Presbyterian Women Missionary Society study on The Negro with talks on Negro schools faith and interracial goodwill. Alma Hearne Holland society hosted a large covered dish dinner and world peace lessons. Y W breakfast supported the membership drive with 48 covers and plans for a women s exchange and dramatic art. Young Women’s Missionary society discusses next year events and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterita Women's Missionary Society
D. N Anwyl
Nora Ebner
Oscar George Spote
Jennie Acheson
J. ©. Boice
G. W. Hay
Stendine
George Maxwell
A. Anderson
Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society
Y. W
George C. Stewart
Leland Morrison
Manton Hebner
R. A. Hender
Mary Elizabeth Atchison
Martha Ann Mace
Margaret Flenner
Ruth Smith
Edna Klein
Orville Elder
V. W
Elizabeth Dawson
Pearl Stefeens Whistler
Young Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Hurch
Aiken Teynolds
Carol Forgey
Irene Yard
Francis Haney
Ruth Lemley
Aiken Reynolds
Hazel McCarty
Terry Marsh
E. H. Messer
Westminster Guild hears Dr Whiting on minerals
Dr C Whiting of Fairfield Presbyterian minister and mineralogist displayed minerals and gave an address to Westminster Guild at the Eastwood home. He spoke on mineral formation and origins, noting beauty and purity in nature. About twenty attended. guests included Mrs Bail ey and Mrs Lemmon among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Levis
Methodist Church
Alma Hearne Holland Society
Harold Faris
Chicago
J. H. Peet
William Mercer
Leslie Dunlap
Marion Work
Oléeta Stewart
Nona Times
F. ©. Witzigman
Marian Anderson
C. Whiting
Fairfield
Westminster Guild
B. W. Eastwood
Whiting
United States
Guild
M. W. Bailey
C. S. Lemmon
Carl Roberts
Elsie Pratein
Leland Carris
Dorothy Sehmoeller
Eastwood
F&f W. Eastwood
National Missions Committee
Town City
Income figures illustrate gain in Washington Iowa
Washington Iowa shows a notable rise in taxable income reporting for 1931 to 1932 as published by the Bureau of International Revenue under the Roosevelt administration. The city climbs from 110 returns to 148, a 30 percent increase versus the national 19 percent, with Fairfield and Muscatine showing smaller gains. Further improvements are anticipated when the Treasury reports 1932 results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
ICN
Washington
Iowa
Bureau of International Revenue
Roosevelt
Commission Helpering
Fairfield
Muscatine
Birthday Greetings and Noteworthy Births Parade
Mrs. Sam Baker of Crawfords Ville celebrates her birthday today. Miss Lillian Minick may share the date. James M. Barrie, born May 1860 in Kirkcudbright Scotland, is cited with the line Life is a long lesson in humility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Baker
Crawfords Ville
Lillian Minick
James M. Barrie
Kirkernuir
Scotland
Private Piano Recital by Miss Elsie Bratten Pupils
Miss Elsie Bratten presents a group of her piano pupils in a private recital Friday May 11 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs T A Michels 10390 North Town Avenue. Betty Michels and Frances Sartor will play violin selections at 7213.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Bratten
T. A. Michels
North Town Avenue
Betty Michels
Frances Sartor
West Chester Community Notices and Upcoming Events
August weather persists with rain needed for gardens. Mrs Gayle Reif visits in town. Mrs Theodore Voore helps with spring cleaning. High school play attracts full house. West Chester band performs. summer shows begin next Saturday night by local businessmen. Residents travel, family visits, measles absence, and local house repairs noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Gayle Reif
Frank Kleese
Theodore Voore
Doyle Smith
Lea
West Chest
Carl Walton
Albert Fellendorf
Washington
Walter Boyer
Theresa
Fred Fornash
Bernice Onraner Staneer
Moline
Key Gard
Jean Luers
Glenn
Lyle Seth
Keota
Howard Stewart
Lindly Coon
Cedar Rapids
Poem Honors Mrs. Wilson at Fortnightly Club Meeting
Mrs. W. W. Wilson hosted the American Home department section two gathering as about forty members heard talks on cold packing and basement use. George C. Stewart demonstrated cooking utensils while others spoke on preserving methods and a poem by the leader praised Mrs. Wilson for supplying recipe booklets to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wilson
American Home Department
George C. Stewart
Fred L. Stewart Hardware Store
H. J. McCreedy
D. D. Davis
J. H. Peet
F. W. Eastwood
Fred Neiswanger
G. W. Stewart
Elizabeth Young
Harry Sizer
E. C. Carris
Paul Snakenberg
Loyd Morrison
Frank L. Wilson
F. L. Wilson
HASKINS HASKINS VISIT FRIDAY AFTERNOON CALLERS
Mr and Mrs Frank McCreedy of Minneapolis attended the funeral of the latter's brother Fli Applegate. J R McCreedy's brother and sister in law hosted callers Thursday afternoon. Faye Holland of Washington a weekend guest with Jean Prey. The Murphy family shopped in Washington Saturday. Mildred Frey visited home folks returning to Burlington Sunday afternoon. Milburn Spessard and baby were Sunday guests of Mrs Bora Lean.
Brisk Sunday Visits and Livestock Shipment Report
Mr and Mrs Neil Stout spent Sunday at the Wells home. Joan Van Gundy of Peoria visited at the home of her grandparents, Mr and Mrs James Baird. Mrs Leslie Gates hosted the Sunday school class Thursday evening. Orez and Speer are shipping three truckloads of livestock to Chicago Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdi
Neil Stout
Wells
Joan van Gundy
Peoria
James Baird
Leslie Gates
Orez and Speer
Chicago
Judy Pugkins and the Pleasant People
An obscure humorous note about older residents and social encounters. The speaker suggests people act friendly to sell something, implying skepticism toward interactions with strangers and the difficulty for the elderly to wake or notice friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Pugkins
Oldest Canid Fossils Date Back About 38 Million Years
Paleontologists estimate the earliest dog family fossils at roughly thirty eight million years old, indicating ancient canid lineage emerged in the Eocene epoch. This finding sheds light on early evolution of modern dogs and their kin.
Troop Team Wins Game in City League
Ottumwa hosts a weak Little Six track meet with low participation and few records. Only Ottumwa shows strong form while Dut Fairfield and others post subpar showings, reflecting waning interest in track this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop
Bill Bayliss
Burlington
Curlington
Fairfield
L. A. Gluenkin
Msentine
Ottumwa
Mt Tleasant
Denmwa
Burlington Stadium
Eit
Books in Roman Style
The note describes ancient books as handwritten papyrus or parchment in classical Roman form, likening them to the mounted minye of today and emphasizing hand written craftsmanship.
Baseball Results Across National and American Leagues
National League standings show New York leading with Pittsburgh and Brooklyn close behind Philadelphia, Cincinnati and St Louis also posting results. Yesterday Philadelphia defeated Chicago 13 to 6. Cincinnati beat New York. Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn. St Louis defeated Boston. Today Philadelphia visits Pittsburgh Brooklyn plays Chicago Boston faces Cincinnati New York travels to St Louis. American League games include Detroit beating Boston. Chicago defeating Washington. New York and St Louis winning as well. Separate notes mention iron usage in modern civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburgh
Cecalis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Troop F Dominates Devils 25 to 3 in City League Play
Troop F crushed the Devils 25 to 3 at Cavalry field in a first week city league game aided by 19 Troop hits and harsh wind. Edmondson and Matlock pitched for Troop F while Devils struggled with errors and limited scoring to the fourth inning. Umpires were Marshall, Winn, and Blake as improvements continue at the troop field with plans for more seating fencing and lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop F
Washington
Devils
Troopers
Cavalry Field
All Nations
Edmondson
Matlock
Little Demons
American Legion
Seven Oefork
Troop Field
Shortest street nomination for Carreira Street in San Antonio
Carreira street at San Antonio Texas measured 87 feet end to end is proposed for recognition as the shortest street in an American city. The measure underscores a quirky urban footnote drawing local attention to a tiny thoroughfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carreira
San Antonio
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. H. H. Mission Group
Baptist
Universal
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Reed
Rothschild’s
Dr. Whiting
Haskins
Haskins Ladies Aid and Missionary Society
Geo. Ebner
S. F. Weaver
Wenger
Aid Society
Ebner
H. J. Ward
Congress
Congress Hotel
Journal
Treasury Department
W. E. Howell
C Co
D. EF. Brumback
Home Department
Twio
Department Number Two
Verdi II
Par
Briggs Stratton
Spero
Tan
Rukgaber Hardware
West Side Square
Henry Kolin
Toledo
Ohio
Washington V. F. W. Post
Seller Larson
Jefferson City
City Hall
Mitch
Pol
McAvoy
Fubr
Schulty
Jacobs
Kerr
Tucker
Dawson
Williams
Rozman
T. Prattle
Smith
CC. Smith
Jungbluth
Jackson
J Wells
Turner
Dusenbery
Blick
Glider
Goodlander
W. Jungblath
Percy
Foo Sooo
Marshall, Winn, Blake
Kelvinator
Washington, Iowa
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