Social Calendar yields busy church group activities
Thursday events include Women's Council of Christian Church at 7 84 p m hosted by Mrs T C Polk and a Masonic Temple initiation at 8 00 p m. Friday schedules feature Rebekah lodge mother-daughter dinner at 6 p m and multiple church group meetings with transport arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Council of Christian Church Group
T. C. Polk
Masonic Temple
Methodist
WSCS
Rebekah Lodge
Women’s Council of Christian Church
Wimer Lauderman
Elwyn Gardner
Earl Jackson
Baptist Missionary
Ray Sorkus
H. Messer
John Dodd
Cy Bush
al Crone
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Methodist Church
Harold Klopfenstein
Jor Knotek
Elmer Wenger
Carrit Yili
G. W. Manassier
Fred Bey
Howard McBride
Lyda Hunting
Robert Speed
Friendship Club
Delbert Lewis
Crawfordsville WSCS Holds Instruction School at Church
Crawfordsville WSCS conducted a Tuesday morning instruction session at the church led by Bernard Bates of Mt. Pleasant and district officers Mrs. district vice president and Mrs. McAllister district secretary. Devotions by Usecretary Mrs. Joe Rich. President Mrs. Howard Anderson introduced officers. Lunch followed with a business meeting. Mrs. Gates reported on the Cleveland General assembly. Isaak Walton dinner planning announced. 54 cookbooks to be ordered. Year’s work reviewed by Mr. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rich
Howard Anderson
Clifford Ort
W. L. Gates
Washington
General Assembly
Cleveland
Ohio
God
Isaak Walton
Answer Roll Call With Mother's Day Tributes
The Good Will club met Wednesday afternoon with Mr Frank Mayhew. Thirteen members and four guests attended, including Mrs Ira Mitchell and Mrs William Bealer. Mrs George Foster presided. a plant exchange occurred and refreshments were served. The club will meet in June at Mrs Jacob Fisher’s home for new officer installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Mother
Frank Mayhew
Ira Mitchell
William Bealer
D. C. Grigg
Mary Fishburn
George Foster
Foster
Clara Foreman
Jacob Wenger
Jacob Fisher
Washington Saddle Club Plans May Trail Ride
The Washington Saddle Club organized a trail ride set for May 21 at the Glenn Thompson place, decided at a Wednesday meeting. President Clifford Thompson led the session with a cooperative supper at Crawfordsville Legion hall. The committee included Rex and Aime Beauchamp and Earl and Mrs. Mullen of Winfield. bingo provided entertainment. A hamburger fry is planned at the Henry Cheney residence in Crawfordsville for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Saddle Club
Glenn Thompson
Crawfordeville Legion Hall
Rex Beauchamp
Earl Mullen
Winfield
Clifford Thompson
Henry Cheney
Crawfordsville
ABC Club Meets With Mrs Vernon Hartzler
Mrs Vernon Hartzler of near Sharon hosted the ABC club gathering in Kalona Monday evening. Members enjoyed rock games and prizes went to Mrs Reese Trusler, Mrs Fugene Way, and Mrs Joe Aten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Vernon Hartzler
Near
Sharon
ABC Club
Reese Trusler
Fugene Way
Joe Aten
Mrs Snyder Hosts Past Matrons Club in Kalona
The Past Matrons club of Naonn Chapter 185 of the Order of Eastern Star met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Weller Snyder. After the regular business session, members enjoyed a social hour and refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Snyder
Kalona
Naonn
The
Order of Eastern Star
Weller Snyder
Mrs Payne Marshall Speaks to Alpha Club in Kalona
Mrs Payne Marshall of Washington who has charge of social work in Washington county spoke to the regular Alpha club meeting at the home of Mrs A A Jackson Monday afternoon. She outlined county needs and how they are met with support. A discussion followed and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Payne Marshall
Washington
Washington County
Alpha Club
A. A. Jackson
Pritchard
Victor
Wesley Pritchard
Frances Conrad
Roy Miller
Fiatfield
Ike Roth
Henry County Hospital
Karen Sue Wenger
Allen Wenger
Tom Wenger
Ft. Dodge
Muscatine
Chris Wenger
Chris
Jefferson
C. C. Wyse
Des Moines
Mrs Art Dawson Hosts Linger Longer Club Meeting
Mrs Art Dawson welcomed 12 members of the Linger Longer club on Wednesday afternoon. Former member Mrs Sam Canott attended as guest. President Mrs Melvin Booth led the business session and shared the legend of the dogwood tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Dawson
Sam Canott
Melvin Booth
John Combs
Win Durst
George Bartholomew
Will Shalla
Dale Lance
West Point 4 H Club Names Representatives and Leaders
At the West Point 4 H girls club meeting Joy Bauer and Colleen Phelp were named as the demonstration team. Joy Bauer was elected to attend the state 4 H convention. Mary Bowser and Carolyn Peterson will represent the club on the first day. Peggy McDowell won best groomed girl and will compete in the county contest. Colleen and Corrin Pheins and Joyce Kreese join the judging team. Marcel1a Bowser and Joyce Kleese will supervise the window display. Joyce Kleese presided as president. Plans include county 4 H party rally day and a North Carolina trip with a wiener roast under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Bauer
Colleen Phelp
Joy
Mary Bowser
Carolyn Peterson
Peggy McDowell
Will
Colleen
Corrin Pheins
Joyce Kreese
Marcella Bowser
Joyce Kleese
Birthday greetings for multiple local residents
The May date brings birthday wishes to Mrs J Mapgold and her sister Mrs J H McGraw. Mr and Mrs John Guster celebrate a wedding anniversary. Other local names include Mrs David Allen Davenport Mrs Luane Griges Mrs Tiny Marshall Clyle Mason Mrs Emerson Witting and Robert Scott. Mary Day Young marked eight, Mary Catherine Young turning eleven today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Mapgold
J. H. McGraw
John Guster
David Allen
Davenport
Luane Griges
Tiny Marshall
Clyle Mason
Emerson Witting
Robert Scott
Gilbert Mills
Everette Curtis
Richard Lee Allen
Ainsworth
Mary Catherine Young
Mary Day Young
Billie Young
Y Teen Banquet Honors Little Sisters At YMCA
The Y-Teen club hosted its annual Little Sister banquet at the YMCA with eighth grade guests from St James junior high and rural schools. Virginia Carrier of Des Moines spoke on YWCA work and Amsterdam conference value, announcing next year’s officers led by Mildred Stewart as president and Eva Blattner as vice president. One hundred thirty attendees heard brief speeches, songs, and a meal served by a mother committee including Mrs Cloyce Stewart and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
St. James and Country Schools
Virginia Carrier
Des Moines
District Ywca
Arlene Knupp
Janice Kos
St. James
Margarette McCleery
Janice Thompson
kKach
Dinner Committee Co-Chairs Named at Y Teen Event
Co-Chairman Betty Vogan and Miss Stewart led the Y Teen dinner committee as they organized the event with two designated leaders for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Vogan
Miss Stewart
Officer Training School For Methodist WSCS Held Wednesday
The Methodist church WSCS conducted an officer training session Wednesday morning with Mrs. W. L. Gates presiding. Leadership was stressed as plans for the 1950-51 year were laid. A sack lunch followed with Marion Swanson Marsh Atkinson and W. S. Kyle assisting. The 2 p.m. executive board met and an evening May 19 installation of officers was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
WSCS
Methodist Church
W. L. Gates
Marion Swanson
Marsh Atkinson
W.S. Kyle
Gates
Cleveland
Snowball Social Club Chooses Contest Sides
The Snowball Social club set sides for an attendance contest at a Wednesday meeting led by Mrs. Raymond Whisler. Captains are Mrs. Whisler and Mrs. Ivan Hahn. Fifteen members and three guests attended. Committees were named for flower and gift, program, and entertainment. Mrs. Blum will host the May 31 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snowball
Raymond Whisler
Whisler
Ivan Hahn
P. F. Whisler
F. A. Donaldson
Ted Meyer
Wayne Knupp
Flower and Gift
Walter Statler
Everette Plecker
Robert Roberts
Don Cave
Donald Blum
Fred Kleinschmidt
Ralph Herr
Knupp
Glenn Fuhr
Meyer
Donaldson
Blum
Honor Doris Carlson At Birthday Picnic in Park
The County Welfare office honored Doris Carlson at a birthday party and picnic held at Sunset Park Wednesday evening. Gifts were presented to Miss Carlson by attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Reighard, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Polis, Millard DeLashmutt, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Payne Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Carlson
County Welfare Office
Doris Carson
Sunset Park
Miss Carlson
Carroll Reighard
Floyd Polis
Millard DeLashmutt and Jr
Payne Marshall
Birthday Dinner Honors Husband and Daughter
Mrs. Carl Nelson hosted a birthday meal for her husband and daughter Sevilla Jean Sue day. The buffet noon affair featured two birthday cakes and gifts for the honored guests. Attending were Mr and Mrs John Kurtz Mr and Mrs Ed Nelson Mr and Mrs Ed Kauffman and families Mr and Mrs Clarence Statler and Fairfield friends Gladys Malmbure and Janice Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Nelson
Sevilla Jean
Sueday
John Kurtz
Ed Nelson
Ed Kauffman
Clarence Statler
Fairfield
Gladys Malmbure
Janice Campbell
Margaret Bliven Weds W. B. Hawley in April
Announcement of the marriage of Margaret Jane Bliven of Columbus Junction and William B. Hawley of Columbus Junction on April 29 at the Methodist church. Rev. J. B. Pooley officiated. Attendants were Mrs. Robert Diller and Donald Hamilton. The bride, a 1949 Columbus High School graduate, worked at Smithcraft. The couple spent the week in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Margaret Jane Bliven
Pearl Bliven
William B. Hawley
J. B. Pooley
Methodist Church
Robert Diller
Donald Hamilton
Conesville
Columbus High School
Smithcraft
Waterloo
Dedicate Christian Flag At Meeting of Willing Workers
A Christian flag was dedicated at the Federated Presbyterian church Willing Workers meeting Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Clarence Moorhead. The event honored mothers with a program led by Mrs. Joe Johnston and others, crowning the oldest mother, 85 year old Mildred Fishburn, queen for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Federated Presbyterian Church
Clarence Moorhead
Joe Johnston
Moorhead
Robert Howell
Mae Smith
Vernon White
William Wooley
Johnston
Clair Holmes
Mildred Fishburn
del Farrier
Ernest Clark
Lyle Lowe
Donald Lowe
N. J. Lease
Haydn Thomas
Vernon Fletcher
Robert Henderson
Sunshine Community Club Meets at Mrs Don Simmering Home
The Sunshine Community club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Don Simmering’s home with twelve members present. Members shared a photo of their mother and a Mother’s Day poem during roll call. Mrs Burdette Stover offered new tested recipes and household shortcuts. Mrs Will Richards spoke about Stephen Foster’s works and home with pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
Don Simmering
Marion Sheetz
John Simmering
John Simmering Jr
Ray Miller
Erving Simmering
Burdette Stover
Will Richards
Stephen Foster
West Chester WSCS selects Troy Forinash president
The West Chester Methodist WSCS elected Mrs. Troy Forinash president at a Wednesday afternoon church meeting. Other officers include vice president Mrs Clark Bauer recording secretary Mrs Clement Griffith treasurer Mrs Keith Stewart and several secretaries led by Mrs Robert Stephens promotion and Mrs Vernon Pike spiritual life. The group thanked retiring president Mrs Stephens with a corsage and planned a mother daughter banquet for May 23 and a clock purchase from June sale proceeds. Thirty three members attended and cleanup day is set for May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Forinash
WSCS
West Chester Methodist Church
West Chester
Clark Bauer
Clement Griffith
Keith Stewart
Robert Stephens
Vernon Pike
Edgar Stewart
Howard Stewart
Christian Soci
Kenneth Cuddebaeck
Harold Griggs
Orville Griggs
Frank Kleese
Eldin Bauer
Ira Hough
Harry D. Dusen
Officers Training School
Mayne
Nazareen WFMS Meeting Report
The Church of the Nazarene Women's Foreign Missionary Society met Wednesday evening at the church. President Mrs Cecil Gieselman read scripture while Dorothy Dickey led the song service. Prayers were offered by Mrs Butterbaugh and Mrs Martha Nicola. Mrs Velma Fletcher reviewed "Japan Now".
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Cecil Gieselman
Dorothy Dickey
Butterbaugh
Martha Nicola
Japan
Velma Fletcher
Lincoln PTA Donates to Lake Darling Youth Center Project
The Lincoln PTA donated fifty dollars to the Lake Darling Youth Center Project. Frank Miller spoke on the proposed center at a school meeting Wednesday. Installing officer Mrs. Paul Horak assisted, with officers Mrs. Leland White and Mrs. Tom Carson installed. The grade band performed with instrumental solos, and fifth grade mothers provided refreshments. Helen Levis toured the school as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Pta
Lake Darling
Frank Miller
Paul Horak
PTA
Leland White
Tom Carson
David Floyd
Melvin Hill
Helen Levis
F. D. Morrison Jr
Wayland Clubs Host Social Hour and Study Group
Members of the Social Hour club met with Mrs. Cora Stier in Wayland as Linda and Judy Milsap visited from Grooms Texas. Gift remembrances were given to Mrs. Victor Stacy who plans to move away. Hazen Shumaker led a movielogue and games with refreshments served. Hazel Shumaker also hosted the Wednesday Study club on May 4 with a Mother's Day themed program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Cora Stier
Lorene Milsap
Linda
Judy
Grooms
Texas
Victor Stacy
Hazel Shumaker
Rains and Wind Hit Wayland Cause Wide Damage
Heavy rains Monday night and a Friday windstorm caused extensive damage in Wayland. Roofs leaky, a barn blown down, and a large broiler house burned after the wind toppled structures. Residents report numerous overturned outbuildings and damaged properties as communities repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Lloyd Kindig
Dale Barn
Dave Dawson
Turkey Becomes Actress Pet On Hollywood Set
Kristine Miller and the turkey Punky steal the scene at the Fox theatre while filming Monogram's Young Daniel Boone. The bird became her pet after being brought onto set for a scene and wearing a leash during many on and off set walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Miller
Monogram
Daniel Boone
David Bruce
Fox Theatre
Film details for Cinecolor production by Burkett
The Cinecolor production was produced by James 8 Burkett and directed by Reginald LeBorg. Supporting players include Damian O'Flynn John Mylong Don Beddoe Hary Treen Richard Foote William Roy Stanley Logan Nipol Strongheart and Stephen S Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 8. Burkett
Reginald LeBorg
Damian O'Flynn
John Mylong
Don Beddoe
Hary Treen
Richard Foote
William Roy
Stanley Logan
Nipol Strongheart
Stephen S. Harrison
Mrs. Keith A guest of Mt Pleasant cousin
Mrs. Mary E. Keith of Mt Pleasant is visiting this week with her cousin Mrs. J N Carothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Keith
Mt Pleasant
J. N. Carothers
Public Auction of Household Goods at East Harrison Street
A public auction of household goods will be held May 13 at 437 East Harrison Street. The Rabern Turnipseed Estate lists Lloyd Turnipseed as administrator. starts 1:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Harrison Street
Rabern-Turnipseed
Lloyd Turnipseed
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W. B. Hawley
Cowboy Star
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Republic
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Waldron
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Monte
Amazon
United States
Don
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Mothers and Daughters of
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China
India
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Cuddeback
Homer Porter
Edna Kleese
Irvin Coffey
Laurel Statler
Nazarene Wfms
Hilltop Laboratories
Durst Feed
Washington, la
Delta Alpha
Eldred Berkshire
Everett Hileman
Wade Huffman
Mayme Howard
E. G. Buttler
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Boston
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Turkey
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Hollywood Boulevard
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Washington Evening Journal
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Ollie
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