Weekend Travel and Local Notices Mix in Ames Area
Local residents return from a four day Farm Security Administration staff training in Ames. Highlights include a paint sale at Fred L. Stewart’s Hardware and weekend travel plans for families and teachers, with visits to Rochester Cedar Falls Waterloo and Wisconsin. May include shopping and beauty shop services in Ainsworth Moore’s Bootery and Flo Best Beauty Shop announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Rooks
Eleanor Miller
Ames
Farm Security Administration
Rooks
Washington
Miss Miller
FSA
Lois Moore
Rochester
Minn
A. D. Moore
Helen Kamerow
Martha Timmerman
Miss Moore
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Memorial Day committees named for Ainsworth services
Ruth Norris reports the Memorial Day committees appointed in Ainsworth on May 12. Roles include chairman EK R Butterworth, program via Mr. and Mrs. Lee Norris, vocal and instrumental music, finance, place, flag placing, children's and cemetery duties, flower and arborvitae groups, decorating, and auto arrangements with names such as Ma hin, Mahin, Marsh, Pressly, Sad sands, and others. Also notes visits by Clyde Keiper party to Peoria, J. A. Marsh and Max White visiting, and seniors’ class play at school with Friday performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norris
Ainsworth
EK. R. Butterworth
Lee Norris
Jennie Bassler
Mahin
J. A. Marsh
Roy Whiteman
A. Stephens
Jess Mark
Don Rabenold
Earl Wood
C. A. Walker
A. BE. Sands
Sam Marsh
Lee Hunt
Jim Bean
Frank Trotter
C. I. Richards
Wylie Anderson
A. J. Evans
Max White
Arborvitae
B. A. Acheson
Jess Marr
R. Thoma
W. I. Smylie
P. FE. O'Connor
Dorothy Smylie
Freida Rabenold
Wilma Acheson
Auto
Davenport Couple Planned Weekend Visit With Hancher Family
Mr and Mrs David Allen of Davenport will spend the weekend at the Davenport home of Mrs Allen's parents Mr and Mrs Carl Han cher. D F Macon, Auctioneer, phone 496 red. Mott Bob Gates Kenton Kurtz Bill Brown Harold Wolf William Steele Frederick Reid Frank Dea Tom Gray DeMolay members and their Dad Roy Means went to Keokuk this morning for the district spring conclave. Day's activities include a golf tournament business meetings a banquet this evening followed by the grand ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Allen
Davenport
Bob Gates
Kenton Kurtz
Bill Brown
Harold Wolf
William Steele
Frederick Reid
Frank Dea
Tom Gray
Roy Means
Keokuk
Franklin District News and Socials Highlights
Franklin District May 11 report notes corn planting weather and Lois Hoyle taking state tests at the court house as the sole Franklin Center eighth grader slated to enter high school. Community visits include Hoyle Netergall Mangold and Sheetz households with multiple family gatherings and a senior class play attended by local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hoyle
Franklin District
Lois Hoyle
Court House
Lilah Mangold
Dorthy Dennison
Lois
Franklin Center
Gerald
J. W. Combs
J. W. Netergall
Marion Sheetz
Marleen
Fred Mangold
Bernice Sheetz
J. H. Thompson
Bobby Hoyle
Elwood Kleese
Wilma Kleese
Lois Cuddeback
Frank Kleese
Harry Kleese
West Chester
Clifford Thompson
Royal Robertson Home
Jo Ann
Teddy Fulton
Palmer
George
Sandy Hook News Briefs Record Local Happenings
Mrs. M. Farrier in Wisconsin ill sister in law Mrs. Frank Stout formerly Edna Mills. Merle Farrier Mary Karlen Heston and Jack Kneer will finish schooling year. Mary Karlen and Marion Dunbar birthdays celebrated with candy for teachers. Brighton visit notes and rain interrupted Haskins game. Farrier relatives receive wedding notice Viola Farrier to Joe Baker at Moline Al. Dinner invitation to Farrier family and relatives. Local visits recount Elden and Jacobs family weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
M. Farrier
Frank Stout
Wisconsin
Mrs. Williams
Maurice Mineart
Donnie Guy
Maurice
Joe Baker
Moline
Viola
Ioe Farrier
C. Br
Rev and Mrs Stevens Celebrate 21st Anniversary
A fellowship gathering at the Foursquare Gospel church last night marked the twenty first wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Stevens. A pound shower offered food baskets and a $50 purse while two wedding cakes and a special program delighted a large crowd with entertainment and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foursquare Gospel Church
W. J. Stevens
Child Study Department Holds Year End Luncheon in Victorian Guest House
The Child Study department wrapped up the year with a luncheon in the Victorian room of the Guest House for fifteen members and guests. Hostess committee included Mrs. Harry Sizer and Mrs. Richard Stewart. A discussion on shifting meetings to evenings sparked no firm plan, and entertainment featured bridge and Chinese checkers won by Mrs. Phil Weldin, with guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Study Department
Bleeding Hearts
Harry Sizer
Richard Stewart
Phil Weldin
Ralph Kleese
Clarence Woods
John Winga
Edna Goodrich
D C. Parrett
Mildred Latta and Glenn Frye wed in Kahoka Missouri
Announcement this week reports the marriage of Mildred Latta of Columbus City and Glenn Frye of Columbus Junction in Kahoka Missouri last Saturday. The couple will reside in Columbus Junction. Frye is employed at the Myers service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Mildred Latta
Columbus City
Glenn Frye
Kahoka
Frye
Myers
Handcraft Section 1 Plans Guest Day Potluck
The Handcraft department section 1 will host a guest day luncheon next Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the home of Mrs. T. L. Brookhart. Members will bring dishes for a potluck and the meeting will begin with luncheon service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handcraft
Kensington
T. L. Brookhart
Past Matrons Club Plans Monthly Meetings
Mrs. G. W. Manassier presided over a Past Matrons club session of the Order of Eastern Star in the Masonic Temple. The group focused on business and organizational plans, deciding to meet monthly on Thursdays. seven members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Manassier
The
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Indian Creek club meets with guests and plans May 24
Betty Jean DeWolf remained ill since Sunday and was taken to Kirksville hospital Tuesday for an appendectomy. All but two members attended the Indian Creek club meeting with Mrs. Mineart May 10, with Mrs. C F Farrier and Mrs. R L Dunbar as guests. The next meeting is set with Mrs Rotzginger May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Betty Jean DeWolf
Kirksville
Indian Creek Club
Fire damages roof and second story at Anwyl home
Fire destroyed the roof and part of the second story of Mrs. B. F. Anwyl's Columbus Junction residence around 10 o'clock Thursday forenoon. Water caused heavy damage. the attic fire had gained headway before discovery. Furniture was removed from the first floor but nothing was taken from upstairs rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
BE. F. Anwyl
High Frequency Throat Probe Aims to Relieve Stomach Spasm
A recent description details using high frequency waves through a throat probe to the stomach opening to ease a gastric spasm. The method targets the valve area to relax muscle contractions and improve digestion.
Leffler Couple Welcomes Son At Hospital
Mr and Mrs Darrell Leffler are the parents of a son born at 11 55 last night weighing six pounds fourteen ounces Mrs John Atkinson was dismissed last evening Everette Miller was dismissed yesterday afternoon Mrs Leonard Marie and now Jerome Learvard were dismissed this morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Leffler
John Atkinson
Everette Miller
Leonard Marie
Jerome Learvard
Country Club Announces Dinner Committees Season Plans
Social chairman Mrs. KE Stutsman outlines the season with May 18 potluck and May 25 regular dinner dates. Committees for each dinner are listed with chairs and entertainments, plus ladies golf and tournament actions to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. E. Stutsman
Rural Women Club Meets at Clarence Jackson Home
The Rural Woman's club gathered at Mrs. Clarence Jackson's home with twelve members and four guests. Programs included a musical reading, piano solo, a Mother reading, and a book review Our Mother by Kathleen Norris. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers. Next meeting slated with Mrs. Will Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shields
Lloyd Alliman
Verne Moss
Will Marie
Mrs Glen Owens Hosts Club Meeting in Crawfordsville
In Crawfordsville on May 4 eleven members and two guests gathered at Mrs Glen Owens home with co hostesses Mrs Owens and Mrs Lillian Maxwell. Roll call cited Our favorite household duty. A short business meeting led by Mrs Blankenhorn approved a donation to the American Society for the Control of Cancer. Entertainment by Mrs Edgar and Mrs Gertrude Darbyshire and refreshments followed. The next gathering on June 8 will be at the Lieyd Prior home with Mrs Clint Rhea assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Twila Owens
Genevee Conrad
Glen Owens
Owens
Lillian Maxwell
Blankenhorn
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Edgar
Gertrude Darbyshire
Lieyd Prior
Clint Rhea
Marlene Barnes Hosts Classmates for Birthday Party
Marlene Ruth Barnes celebrated her seventh birthday with a party in Centennial school's first grade room at 3 p.m. Teachers and relatives attended as twenty three children played games and sang. Ice cream cups and birthday cakes followed with candy favors for girls and balloons for boys. Sharon Goddard and Mary Welch attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Ruth Barnes
Centennial School
Anita Tellin
Dolla
Sharon Goddard
Marlene
Lincoln School
Mary Welch
Social Calendar of Upcoming Local Events
Notices for the calendar include a Mother Daughter banquet at 6 30 p m at the Christian church and a White Shrine luncheon at 1 p m at Mason Temple. Also listed are a Junior Missionary society gathering at the U P church a 19th Century club afternoon a music pupils recital at the Presbyterian church Rainbow Girls drill at City hall a D of V meeting at G A R hall and Rainbow Girls installation at the Masonic Temple plus a Handcraft department pot luck luncheon at 1 p m with Mrs T L Brookhart and an afternoon Kensington event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Masonis Temple
Junior Missionary Society
U.P
Carl Roberts
Henry Shields
Presbyterian Church
Rainbow Girls
City
D. of V
G.A.R. Hall
Masonic Temple
T. L. Brookhart
Kencington
Willing Workers Meet at Church in Crawfordsville
The Presbyterian church in Crawfordsville hosted a May meeting with 22 attendees. Mrs Georgia Williams chaired, Mrs Maizie Howell led devotions, and Circle No. 3 served ice cream wafers with violet favors and tulip decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
The
Presbyterian Church
Georgia Williams
Maizie Howell
Hazel Moorhead
Circle No. 3
Birthday List Lets Local Folk Mark Milestones
Patty Sizer turns six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Sizer. Co C Niffenegger of West Chester is 53. Also listed are Mrs Frank B Miller, Alice Wehr of Hardscrabble, Mrs John Kalla, Lawrence Glasgow and Marlene Ruth Barnes, seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs D F Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sizer
Co. C. Niffenegger
West Chester
Mrs
Frank B. Miller
Alice Wehr
John Kalla
Lawrence Glasgow
Marlene Ruth Barnes
D. F. Barnes
Aid Society Meets With Mrs Oetjen
Seven members and two guests attended the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting held yesterday at Mrs Walter Oetjen's home. After devotionals by Reverend Koch of Waterloo a brief business session followed by quilting. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs W M Tweeten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Walter Oetjen
Koch
Waterloo
W. M. Tweeten
Mrs Harry Drake Hosts IX Club Bridge Event
Mrs Harry Drake hosted the IX bridge club yesterday at her home. Three tables played. high score prize went to Mrs Howard P Miller, travel prize to Mrs Ives McKay, and low score prize to Mrs Rodney Arnold. Refreshments served. guests included Mrs Dell Walker, Mrs McKay, Mrs Bole Kurtz and Mrs Arnold. Next meeting in three weeks will be with Mrs Harvey Waggoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Drake
Howard P. Miller
Ives McKay
Rodney Arnold
Dell Walker
McKay
Bole Kurtz
Arnold
Harvey Waggoner
Two M. E. Aid Unit Meetings Held Thursday
Two Methodist Ladies Aid units met yesterday afternoon, one at Mrs Carl Voorhees home with Mrs Leo Hoover presiding. Devotions by Mrs L E Travis featured a Mother's day theme and plans were made for the Fortnightly dinner May 18 and Junior-Senior banquet May 26. A June picnic in Sunset park was announced. Unit 7 met with 29 attendees including three guests. Mrs Arthur Atack led devotions and the group sang Serving With a Smile. Mrs W R Gross led the business meeting and nominating committees, thirty-one calls were reported, and readings and a contest provided social hour entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Methodist Church
Voss
Maxine Davis
Arlene Fletcher
Olive Mitchell
James Clinger
Arthur
Mineral Point
Wis
Clinger
N. G. Webster
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Carl Voorhees
Leo Hoover
L. E. Travis
Mother
Mother Mahree
Ladies Aid Society
Hoover
Harvey Meek
Tom Downing
Sunset Park
Voorhees
G. N. Barclay
Unit 7
W. W. Jarrard
Charles Barclay
Robert Barclay
Arthur Atack
W. R. Gross
L. R. Carbee
Florence Hout
Owen Hayes
Helen Stewart
Saturday Nite Club at OConnor Home Receives Prizes
Ainsworth May 11 The Saturday Nite club met with Mr and Mrs Orrie OConnor for their potluck supper. Bridge was played at four tables with Myrtle Thoma winning high score among women and John Buenneke top man. H J Smylie hosted the Lincoln Street club Friday for a handkerchief shower honoring Mabel Kelper with seven members attending and a one course luncheon served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Orrie O'Connor
Myrtle Thoma
John Buenneke
H. J. Smylie
Lincoln Street Club
Mabel Kelper
Priscilla Club Honors Mrs Newell With Luncheon Drive
Twenty Priscilla club members traveled to Washington for a one oclock luncheon at the Guest House in honor of Mrs E O Newell who will move soon to Burlington She received a gift from the club Betty Gayle Smith celebrated her tenth birthday with a party Mrs Francis Fullerton hosted the Shellbark club Thursday afternoon next meeting set at Mrs F L Gabriels home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Priscilla Club
Washington
E. O. Newell
Burlington
Gayle Smith
Betty
Francis Fullerton
Shellbark Club
F. L. Gabriel
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Washington County
Wolf Floral CO
Square
Fred B L. Stewart
Ocetien's
Ted Brown
Beverly
Dorothy Kammueller
Fred L. Stewart
Donald B. Kyle
Kalamazoo, Mich
Myrtle Poole
W. 8. Kyle
Reister Bros
Stella Palmer
Dee Moines
FE. G. Butterbaugh
Stuart
Ed Hanson
Chicago
Moore's Bootery
E. R. Butterworth
Peoria
Clyde Keiper
John Shook
W. M. Marsh
University Hospital
Town City
Sidwell’s
State Theatre
D. F. Macon
Red. Mott
Columbus Junction Fair Grounds
W. H. Hull
Iowa
American Legion
ST. Mary's
Riverside
St. Mary's School
Fernando
St. Mary’s Hall
Mary Jane Quinn
Anita Frank
Ruth Klein
Betty Fesler
Patricia Stransky
Hazel Blythe
Mary Kathleen Knittel
Patricia Homan
Rita Marie Veggy
Esta
Constance Pailliotet
Dorothy
Dolores Schnoebelen
Theresa Brophy
Theresa Waldschmidt
Loretta Riley
Rita
Eleanor Ruth
Blaine
Maxine
Gertrude Rummelhart
Anita Streb
Trowa City
St. Mary's Parish
C. J. Karel
Iowa City
Leon
Iowa State University
LaVonne
Margaret Libenguth
Marie Schnoebelen
Dorothy Bropay
Luthiera Yeggey
Mary Angela Schradel
Esta Pailliotet
Harriet’ Leeney
Marjorie Quinn
Marceline Rummelhart
Thelda Knebel
Ernestine Bulger
Louis Gase
Shirley Wieland
William Shebanek
Lone Tree
Rose Shebanek
Theresa Schnoebelen
Richard Schnoebelen
Charles Carson
Gus Hatn
Bartholomew
CG. V. Crull
Stevens
Child Study Dept
E. Anwyl
Stutsman
Lester Orr
Lawrence Wilson
A. W. Clow
Richard MecCleery
Henry Bailey
Phil Antonoff
L. H. Orr
C. W. Stewart
George Brown
Dr. Clow
E. E. Stutsman
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Ed Sullivan
Frank Miller
Lester Jones
J. M. Lloyd
Bostwick
Frank
Nellie Sexton
Nellie Thompson
M. J. Cruise
Max Marble
George Morrison
Sexton
Thompson
Helen Thompson
Miss Thompson
Jack Westphal
C. W. McLaughlin
Lloyd Lytle
Don Beyss
Hugh Hall
L. A. Jones
Ed Hammer
Hugh
A. E. Baldrige
Nels B. Westermark
A. R. Ledger
Carl Jungbluth
LI. FE. Coffey
Harry Rohwedder
Martha Foster
Aila Hiltunen
Baldrige
Westermark
Miss Foster
Harry Sowden
Cochairmen
Alfred Brown
Robert Patterson
Marlene Barnes
Colelte
Ladies Aid
Patty Sizer
Aid Society
M. E. Aid Unit
Unit
O'Connor
Honor Mrs. Keiper
Newell
Littl
Peggy
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
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