Community clubs hold meetings across town in May
The Happy Hour club at Ainsworth met May 9 at Mrs Will Marrs home with fourteen members and one guest Mrs Homer Van Horn of Dunlap Iowa. The 4H Jacksonites met at leader Mrs Art Rathmels home with eight members discussing summer plans and sewing. Rosemary club gathered at Mrs Lloyd Fosters with nine members and eight guests for games and lunch. The Fortnightly garden department toured the grounds at Mrs H B Knights and discussed a possible Iris show delegate. The Civic Club discussed selecting a distinctive shrub for Washington and flower planting in May with talks on flowers and shade plants. The Flower show is planned for early June with notices to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hour Club
Ainsworth
Will Marr
Homer van Horn
Dunlap
Iowa
Jeffery
Lee. Sands
Art Rathmel
Edith Jarrard
Lloyd Foster
Rosemary Club
Town
Foster
Milo Weaver
Glen Wilson
H. B. Knight
Knight
T. A. Michels
American Iris Society
Freeport
Illinois
Michels
Civic Club of Washington
Garden Club
J. H. Warren
Washington
R. S. Warfel
Corinne Cherry
D. W. Anwyl
Etha Dawson
Etna Dawson
C. C. Wilson
Orville Bmler
A. J. Droz
Keota
Ladies Social Union and Fortnightly Group Announcements
The Ladies Social Union of New Haven church meets with Mrs. Glen Cuddeback Tuesday afternoon. The Fortnightly home economics section hosts a pot luck luncheon in the Y Woman's room on May 15 at 1:00 PM. Members bring dishes and silver. Towels ordered will be there. May party tickets will be on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Social Union of
New Haven
Glen Cuddeback
Presbyterian Church
H. W. Ramseyer
Death of Mrs. Sam Beese Shocks Wayland Community
Wayland reports the death of Mrs. Sam Beese east of town after a brief illness with flu and complications. She leaves her husband and a five year old daughter Oletha, plus four sisters including Mrs. Forest Rich of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. George Nortonsow near Swedesberg. Funeral services will be held at the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Sam Beese
Beese
Bert Bain
Oletha
Forest Rich
Mt. Pleasant
George Nortonsow
Swedesberg
Opal
Lucille Bain
Death Claims Cecil Richenberger and Other Local News
The Wayland community notes deaths and illnesses with Cecil Richenberger dying at 7:15 pm after a recent illness. Norman Clark remains gravely ill with heart trouble while Sylvia Rich improves from flu and kidney issues. Jacob and Anna Richenberger's family mourns. Mary, Max, and baby Glenn Essley are mentioned alongside local visits and a telephone company sale to C W Gullan of Mt. Pleasant. Cecil is survived by Jacob and Anna, sister Mary, twin Max, and baby Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Clark
Frank Clark
Wayland Telephone Company
C. W. Guillan
Mt. Pleasant
C. O. Barr
Burlington
Barr
Leslie Richer
Roger
Mildred Jane
Washington
Aout
Cecil Richenberger
Cecil
Jacob
Anna Essley Richenberger
Miss Mary
Max
Glenn Essley
Joe Schlatter
C. H. Davis
Senior Calendar Updates At Cotter May Events
The May calendar lists a Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs. Carrie Juigley’s home on May 10. Relatives of the Shoop family visit Cotter. Miss Margaret Fris is back teaching after illness. Mrs. Ralph Marshal from Columbus Junction fills Miss Faris' duties. The senior play is moved to May 10 with other events May 1 to May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter
Ladies Aid Society
Carrie Juigley
Baccalaureate and Commencement Announced at Cotter High
Rev W H Parker delivers baccalaureate sermon May 13 in Cotter High School auditorium. Commencement address May 15 by Eli Jackson. Two good milk cows for sale with barn space available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Parker
Cotter
Eli Jakaon
A Dog of the Regiment shines with Rin Tin Tin in action
The film portrays Rin Tin Tin as a Red Cross dog in war torn France. He befriends an American ace and saves allies from danger in dramatic scenes. Tom Gallery and Dorothy Gulliver lead the cast as the human stars at the New Graham Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rin- -Tin-Tin
Warner
Rinty
France
Red Cross
Binty
Tom Gallery
Dorothy Gulliver
John Peters
Graham Theatre
Community notes from Red Brick May events and farming
Walter Crawford planted corn for Victor Wengers on Friday of last week. Delhert Sayre attended Mr Conner’s funeral Monday afternoon. Maud Work helped Mrs Mike Flynn. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Dorothy Bruty Gevach on May 14 at Mrs Ross Gault’s home. Marguerite Caldwell and Wilma Ellis visited Catherine Wilson. Farmers busy planting corn while women clean and tend chicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Crawford
Victor’ Wenger
Delhert Sayre
Mr. Conner
Delhert
Conner Grocery
Dorothy Bruty Gevach
Ross Gault
Marguerite Caldwell
Wilma Ellis
Mibs Catherine Wilson
Billy
Donald Bowes
Lloyd Phillips
Little Lois Moore
James Walker
Bruce Moore
Iowa City
Reverend Lerbe Leads Columbus Junction Auditorium Class Roll
Readable names from a Columbus Junction auditorium program list Ina Owens Harriet Jenkins Mary Van Horn Trene Dircks Edmond Farner Lysle Edwards Evelyn McGuire Hayden Thomas Matta Hendrickson detailing attendees or participants in a class roll for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerbe
Columbus Junction
Ina“Owens
Harriet Jenkins
Mary *van* Horn
Trene Dircks
Edmond Farner
Lysle Edwards
Evelyn McGuire
Hayden Thomas
Matta Hendrickson
Fortune in a Ten Minute Song Boosted Composer
A short composition titled Rock Me to Sleep yielded its composer a fortune after only ten minutes of work. The item highlights rapid success in the music industry and the surprising value of a quick melodic idea.
Births and Bonfires Mark Dayton Grove News
Mildred Led reports a newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fisher. Billy Dusenberry narrowly escaped a burn from a bonfire with neighbors Will Embree and Roy Gardner helping. Dill family news includes a daughter Audrey Mae and recovery of Mr. Dill. Community events span school closings, banquets, picnics, and plans for baptist and United Presbyterian services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Grove
Harold Fisher
Harold
James Walker
Washington
Will Embree
Roy Gardner
Coffey
West Chester
Willard Leets
United Presbyterian Church
Jean Ag
Billy’ Dusenberry
Gardner
Billy
Dill
Cloyce Dill
Mr. Dill
Bobby
Henry Bowes
Rock Island
Ill
Harry Dusenberry
Lottie Perrin
Wellman
Fortnightly Club Plans Dinner and Meetings
The Evening Literature Section shows a 6:30 dinner in the Woman's room on Monday. The Bible Department meets Monday afternoon at 2:30 at Mrs. BF L Wilson's home. Tickets for the club dinner and towels ordered last fall are on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Department
BF. L. Wilson
Seed Corn Purchases Highlight Midweek Farm Activity
Local residents from Ainsworth Wellman Kinross and nearby areas visited this week to buy seeds and plants. Mrs Will Reaney Mrs Roger Colthurst Earl Lambert Mrs Joh Patterson R J Davidson Chas Palmer and others bought seed corn and garden seeds. Seed corn sales remain strong with Calico variety still available.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rociety
Pare Eey
the Garden Department
The
Grocers
MAYO
Home Bakery
Ezra Wittmer
Commercial Savings Bank
Wayland Mennonite Church
Sylvia Rich
Chris Rich
Henry County
Helen Graber
Jacob Richenberger
Gecil
Marguerite Hering
Miss Maud Work
Mike Flynn
Miles
Our
Telegraphic Association
Wey
Ee Deere
Dayton Grove Mildred
Walter Leet
P. B. Gray
M. E
Methodist ‘Church
W. W. Bowers
Washington M. E. Church
Baptist Church
Oriez & Speer
Nec
Warren's Seed Store
Will Reaney
Roger Colthurst
Mrs. DeQuinn
Earl Lambert
Joh Patterson of
R. J. Davidson
Chas. Palmer
Will-of-Ainsworth
Hideatiree
Fain
J. C. Cannon
Crawfordsville
E. L. Rouse
Mary King
I. Colthurst
Robert Acheson
Pearl Stone
John Nickerson
Joe Kelly
Kinross
Mr. Simkins
Mr. Gannon
Warren’s Seed Store
Washington, Iowa
West Side
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