Highland Sewing Circle and Local Society Gatherings
Society notes describe meetings in May and June at multiple homes including Mrs. Belle McCreedy and Mrs. Mae McCreedy with seventeen members and seven visitors discussing chicken raising and household help. Various clubs meet with sewing, programs, and social luncheons, plus a Harmony Club session and Eastern Star event with a Grimes orchestra.
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Highland Sewing Circle
Belle McCreedy
Sarah McCreedy
Vera
Lillian Endicott
Mae McCreedy
New Use For Radio In England
A housewife installs wirelets in the kitchen as a possible solution to the domestic servant problem. The device is described as a local home innovation aimed at reducing reliance on traditional domestic help.
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England
Community notices from West Chester church groups
Local church and club notices announced meetings and events across West Chester. Details include Ladies' Aid on May 14 led by four officers, Fortnightly club May party at Nellie Tripp’s, Pythian Sisters 8 PM Tuesday, Booster club with Mrs John Miller, Home Economics group 2:30 PM Tuesday, Bible Department meeting moved to Mrs Sam McCleery’s, and a Hoodoo Coon play with candy social at Cedar Center school.
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B. B. Club
Wesley Brannon
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
West Chester
Howard Stewart
Everette Dennison
Herman Schultz
Sadie Dusenbery
Noticoe
Nellie Tripp
Pythian Sisters of
Mary McCreedy
Bible Department
Sam McCleery
Cedar Center
Prairie Flower Church
Washington
Lucille M. Shalla
Washington Improvement League tea date set for May 15
Executive board members are asked to save Thursday afternoon May 15 for a tea at the home of Mrs. Carlton Wilson located at 742. The notice invites members to attend and be entertained in a social gathering.
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The
Washington Improvement League
Carlton Wilson
Methodist church group to meet Tuesday evening
The Standard Bearers of the Methodist church will meet Tuesday evening with Zoe Wilcox to lead the session and Juanita Rosenberger among attendees.
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Juanita Rosenberger
Methodist Church
Zoe Wilcox
Pythian Sisters Post Practice and Fairfield Banquet Details
Notice announces 7:30 p m Tuesday practice for the Pythian Sisters staff and asks donors with cars planning to go to Fairfield to notify M B E C. A banquet in Fairfield will be served at 6 30 p m with a 60 cent plate price.
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Pythian Sisters
Fairfield
M. BE. C
Riverside Commencement Week Plans For Riverside Pupils
Riverside May 9 Commencement activities fill next week for the public schools with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev C E Fitzsimmons at the M E church Sunday eve and an all day picnic Friday The program includes grade and grammar level recitations plays and musical numbers with students from Lava Lukovsky to Vernon Hartzler listed for various performances A one act farce triangles and the senior close play The Road to the City feature senior participants and the graduation exercises with Prof Sudhindi Bose of Iowa City as speaker Mothers Day program at St Marys hall conducted by Royal Neighbor lodge with Rev C E Fitzsimmons and Viola Gerot among those taking part.
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Alan Latta
Lance
Mildred Kenney
Henrietta Schnoebelen
Dipmetn
Gladys Gerot
Vernon Hartzler
Willie
Thelma Hahn
Lola Steele
Luva “Lukovsky
Mother Goose Thrift
Negro Bens
John Walton
Lloyd Blythe
Amos Kelso
Jeas L. Tomlinson
Verle Rath
Daisy Ford
Grace Meeks
Pearl Rath
Gean Doll
Elsie Thompson
Sudhindi Bose
Iowa City
Royal Neighbor Lodge
St. Mary's Hall
C. E. Fitzsimmons
Atenaiian
Viola Gerot
Marie
Donald Frank
Cnmaknda Henan
Fletcher
Kalona M. E
Chennai
Seventh and Eighth Grade Operetta Presented at School
The eighth grade chorus joins the sixth and seventh grades for an operetta staged Wednesday morning for grades six and seven and again in the afternoon for eighth grade parents and friends. Names listed include Merrit McDaniels Virginia Macon and Wayne Brown among staff and editors, with additional faculty and student participants.
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Merrit
McDaniels
Virginia Macon
Wayne Brown
Mother's Day Poem Honor in Junior High Class
A seventh grade class at Junior High honors Mothers Day with poems written in Home Room 101. The best poem is chosen for a pep event, and carnations are worn to symbolize mothers living and deceased. The piece reflects school life and memories of older students.
Junior High Penmanship Honor Roll Students Named
Students across seventh and eighth grades at Home Room 202 pursue certificates from Palmer Company to win extra study periods. Mabel Kupka leads a list including Priscilla Morrison Alice McDaniel Edith Brookhart Catherine Coulter Thelma Long Beulah Philips Barbara Cuddy and Dorothy Masson as they seek recognition for improved writing.
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Mabel Kupka
Palmer Company
Priscilla Morrison
Alice McDaniel
Edith Brookhart
Catherine Coulter
Thelma Long
Beulah Philips
Barbara Cu
Scouts Progress in Tenderfoot Tests on Trip
Scout troop Number 2 under Dr Clow progresses rapidly with many boys passing tenderfoot tests and others on second and first class. A recent Monday trip used bicycles or a car from Everette Griffith to the Country Club grounds for capture the flag and capper before returning home around eight.
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Clow
Everette Griffith
Picnic Outing With Bonfire For Junior High Class
The eighth grade class from Junior High School held a Thursday evening picnic across from Cherry's pond. Students enjoyed a bonfire, woodsy strolls, ball games, and roasting weiners on the fire. After eating, they had ice cream, cookies, and other treats before returning home. Committee members included Miss Rhodes, Mrs. Edgar, Merritt McDaniels, Bedna Messer, Audrey Humble, Keith Croesett, Beulah Phillips, Alta Himmelerich, Philip George, Ethyl King, and Irene Pon.
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Cherry's Pond
Mies Rhodes
Mrs. Edgar
Merritt McDaniels
Bedna Messer
Audrey Humble
Keith Croesett
Beulah Phillips
Alta Himmelerich
Philip George
Ethyl King
Irene Pon
Sixth Grade Performs During Music Week Celebration
The sixth grade led by Miss Hay performed unison and part songs for Washington Music Week at First United Presbyterian Church. Home Room 105 notes a few absences and arrivals as students moved in and out, including Marion Cherwinker and Vera Graham.
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Washington
Miss Hay
Rade
First United Presbyterian Church
Marion Cherwinker
Dorothy Lester
Helen Neeley
Joanita
Merida McClellan
Vera Graham
Earl
Floyd Epling
Gerade
Kansas
Charles Grayson
Fastest Pace Race Planned at Iowa State Fair
Des Moines reports speed officials completed plans for a three horse match race at the Iowa state fair this summer to crown a world pacing championship. Single G Margaret Dillon and Sir Roch will contest three heats for a $5000 added purse on August 28 with potential rain postponements.
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Associated
Reas
Des Moines
Iowa
Mississippi
Sir Roch
Iawa
State Fair Board
America
Ths
Eighth Grade Operetta The Crowning of Love May Queen Play
The eighth grade presents The Crowning of Love at 3 60 p m on Wednesday May 14 featuring girls from Wisesere Hall. Cast includes Helen Pride and Jeanette Karel among others in a woods set May Queen selection play.
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Wisesere Hall
Helen Pride
Jeanette Karel
Music Week Assembly for 7th and 8th grades
During Music Week the 7th and 8th grades spent Wednesday morning in the Assembly Period singing old songs. Students joined in with spirit, and boys whistled along as they enjoyed the sing along in Home Room 106.
Miss Williams Penmanship Class Final Certificate Notes
Visitors on a Tuesday would find several students at the back of Miss Williams penmanship class writing ahead to earn a final certificate in the subject. The scene hints at a preparatory exercise for the certification.
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Miss William
Class Day Half Holiday At J H S With Athletics
Teachers at J H S decide a half day for a close day program. Athletics will be the main attraction with Carleton aiding the boys in preparation.
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J. H
Carleton
Class Day Track Meet Sets Strong Rivalry at Chauteauqua Grounds
The three grades enter pole vault high jump broad jump discuss shot put dashes runs and a tug of war plus a baseball game. Rain pushed the first day from Friday May 10 to Monday May 11. The meet aims to set records amid a spirited school rivalry.
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Chauteuqua
Navy Seeks 65 000 Enlistments To Meet Authorized Force
The Navy must recruit or re enlist 65 000 sailors in the coming year to reach the 86 000 man authorization under the naval appropriation act. This target highlights ongoing manpower needs as the service maintains its fleet strength and readiness.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Harmony Club
Manford Wilcox
Aineworth
Mia
Addie Shennon
Kansas City
Missouri
Nelson Thompson
Harry McConnell
Lewis Beard
James Swift
Lauder Kennedy
John Wheelan
Wilcox
Eastern Star
Temple Huilding
Grimes
R. L. Grimes
Milan Shields
Frank Bandy, Jr
Wm. Manusseh
Ralph Thompson
Homer Stephen
Fastern Star
Rebekah Club
Oral May
Richard Johnson
John Rittler
Sam Host
Booster Club
John Miller
Zeredatha Council No. 21
Masonic Hall
I. M
Rose Mary Club
Geo, McGinnis
Riverside
Ditor
Raymond Crone
Rane
Everstine Daniels
H. J. Ward & Co
Navy
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
West Main St
Frank Boller
City
Mutual
W. Washington
T. J. Prabe
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Blue Mutual
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iow
Washington County
Austin Sutherland
Brighton
R. R
T A. Michels
Washington, Towa
Morrison & Morrison
Washington, Iowa
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
Cc. J. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Livingston & Eicher
Nat'l Bank
C. V. Brown
Vphone
South of Water Works
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