Local Residents Attend Tulip Festival in Pella
Mr and Mrs Art Yard Mrs Frank Gobble Mrs R H Walker and Mrs Belle Rice spent the day in Pella for the Tulip festival. Auctioneer J F Macon of Washington Iowa listed items. Mrs George Rudiger visited Cedar Rapids with sister Mrs Shirley Clark family and will return tomorrow. Fresh eggs 16c a dozen from W S Reister and Son. Nellie White remains confined to bed ten weeks after a fall on East Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Yard
Frank Gobble
R. H. Walker
Belle Rice
Pella
George Rudiger
Cedar Rapids
Shirley Clark
Nellie White
East Main Street
McCutchen Joins Sigma Chi At Iowa State College
Karl McCutchen the son of Mr and Mrs C R McCutchen was initiated into Sigma Chi at Iowa State College Ames A brief note mentions local leaders M J Gabriel and Jim White with emphasis on Washington ties and business links to United Lumber and Washington Lumber Fuel Also a community notice warns that the telephone directory will close to new listings after May 15th
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl McCutchen
C. R. McCutchen
Sigma Chi
Iowa State College
Ames
M. E. Epworth
M. J. Gabriel
Jim White
Washington
Jim
Mr. Gabriel
United Lumber Company
Washington Lumber & Fuel Company
Notice for Rank of Page Monday Night Meeting
In the rank of page a meeting is announced for Monday night with refreshments. Large attendance is requested. Organizer: Ralph Minick, C. C. T713.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Minick
C. C
Local Shoppers and Visitors Visit Washington
Mrs. Ezra Wittmer and Mrs. Bernadine Meyers of Wayland shopped in Washington yesterday. Alta Greciard, training at Cincinnati General, visits her mother near Keota and friends in Washington. Lucille Knox, hospital secretary, ill with a cold and laryngitis but improving. Jesse Busby and Sam Hauenstein noted on business and visits. Shoppers include Mrs. Eli White, Mrs. Alice Williams and son of Columbus Junction, Mrs. Mable Monson of Crawfordsville, and Mrs. Charles Kirkpatrick of Keota. Elsie Davis of Crawfordsville and Mrs. Harold Kauffman of Wayland also seen shopping. Ed Palmer returns from California with Dr Gladys Palmer for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Bernadine Meyers
Wayland
Washington
Alta Greciard
General Hospital
Cincinnati
Ohio
John Robertson
Keota
R. C. Wilcox
Lucille Knox
Washington County Hospital
Jesse Busby
Kalona
Sam Hauenstein
Olds
Eli White
Alice Williams
Columbus Junction
Mable Monson
Crawfordsville
Charles Kirkpatrick
Elsie Davis
Harold Kauffman
Ed Palmer
California
Morrow Girls
Encinatas
Gladys Palmer
San Diego
Calif
Palmer
H. A. Benblossom
Concludes Winter Visit at Home of Mrs Nell Richards
West Sunset May 14 Mrs T M Smith who has been spending the winter with her daughter Mrs Nellie Richards returned to her home Wednesday. Charlie Jeffries and family were Sunday dinner guests at the Will Mitchell home. Mr and Mrs Fred Spangler Harold and Mrs Marty Allen spent Sunday at the Chester Spangler home in Rock Island. Mrs Myral Smith attended an all day Farm Bureau meeting at Crawfordsville last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Jake Snyder spent Sunday at the home of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam _ Baker
West Sunset
T. M. Smith
Nellie Richards
Charlie Jeffries
Will Mitchell
Fred Spangler
Harold
Marty Allen
Chester Spangler
Rock Island
Myral Smith
Farm Bureau
Crawfordsville
Jake Snyder
East Sunset
Rita Johnston
Olas
Holly Johnston
Irene Sommers
Edward Hallenstein
Erwen Graber
Dee Moines
Clinton Paisley
Wyman
Bernadine Paisley
Ralph Howell
Ben Stout
Brighton
Miles Stout
Levi Simmons
Russel Thoman
Middletown
John Simmons
Winfield
Lester Dewalt
Mt. Pleasant
Will Twinam
Merle Twinam
Clint Anderson
Rex Huston
S. W. Carrick
Arthur Lloyd
Cedar Rapids
Wellman Children Immunized and Diphtheria Vaccinations Planned
Dr. EB Walsh and nurse Stella Jorpeland conducted physicals for 21 Wellman preschoolers under county health unit direction. Immunizations for diphtheria and smallpox are set for May 21 25 and 28 at local family physician offices for one dollar each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
EB. L. Walsh
Stella Jorpeland
Walsh
Kalona
Army Officers Dinner Friday at Congress hotel
Army officers reserve or National Guard to gather Friday at 6 30 p m at the Congress hotel for a dinner and inspection event. Attendees may arrange through Dave Elder. guests will pay for their own meals. Prompt invitations extended to county officers unable to RSVP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
113Th Cavalry
Army
National Guard
Congress Hotel
Dave Elder
Notce Golf Club Postpones One Ball Derby
The One Ball Derby scheduled for Friday evening the 14th is postponed to Monday evening the 17th due to conflicting events. committee urges members to be ready for a big time Monday evening.
Baseball Results From National and American Leagues
National League standings show Pittsburgh Garbinen with 12 7 632. New York leads with 10 10 500. Brooklyn, Chicago, St Louis, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Boston chase. Games today include Brooklyn at Boston, St Louis at Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia at New York. American League shows Philadelphia 10 5 667. Cleveland 9 6 600. New York 10 8 656. Boston 8 7 633. Detroit 4 Boston 0. Washington 10 Chicago 2. New York 4 St Louis 2. Philadelphia at Cleveland postponed by rain. Detroit at St Louis. Cleveland at Chicago scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whc
Garbinen
Lee Gee
Meupeinaee
New York
Brooklyn
Wan Crugreg
Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Whyshington
Detroit
Washington
Chicago
Delores Hazen Home After Des Moines Visit Report
Delores Hazen returns home Sunday evening from Des Moines where she worked in a cafe for her sister Mrs Geo Weigman. The item notes social visits around Ainsworth and Town City including family gatherings and community events like a band concert and late school year remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Oregon
Delores Hazen
Des Moines
Geo Weigman
Frank Moors
Ida Hunt
Round
Round Home
Ainsworth
Morris Beenblossom
Charles Beenblossom
Baby
Milan Thompson
Howard Beenblossom
Wright McConnell
Town City
Central Park
Levi Simmons Improves After Pneumonia Illness
Levi Simmons who had been seriously ill with pneumonia over ten days shows improvement by Wednesday morning. The report notes visits and well wishes from relatives and friends across multiple households in East Sunset and nearby towns.
Pratt and Jones Families Visit Jones Home
Mr and Mrs Dick Pratt spent Saturday night and Sunday at the parental John D Jones home. Mr and Mrs Earn est Jones spent Sunday there also.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Pratt
John D. Jones
Earnest Jones
Garden Dept Program Highlights Flower Talk and Travel
Garden department members held a full meeting at Mrs. D. D. Davis home. Mrs. A. Anderson discussed Music in the Garden while Carolyn Hamilton sang with R. A. Hender on piano. Hazel Siberts spoke on Herbs as Edna Palmer offered Wild Flowers in California. Don Benblossom arranged flowers, guests included Dr. Gladys Palmer of San Diego and Dr. Anderson of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Department
D. D. Davis
A. Anderson
Carolyn Hamilton
R. A. Hender
Hazel Siberts
Pella
Edna Palmer
California
Don Benblossom
Gladys Palmer
San Diego
Calif
Anderson
Des Moines
First Horticulture Book by Robert Squibbs in America
The 1787 Charleston publication of Robert Squibbs Garden Kale dar is noted as possibly the first serious American book on horticulture. It marks an early American attempt to systematize garden farming knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Squibbs
Garden Kaledar
Charleston
America
Social Calendar Shows Local Meetings and Events
The community calendar lists a Saturday W R C meeting at 2 30 p m in A A R hall an Oneseea group gathering at the Y at 9 a m with personal items and lunch. a Monday B of V meeting at 7 30 p m in A R hall. Fortnightly Club annual banquet at 6 30 p m at the Methodist church. Rainbow Girls at 7 30 p m at the Masonite Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capabene Masonite Temple
Epworth League Bake Sale Saturday at Washington Cleaners
Methodist Epworth League announces a bake sale this Saturday at 9 AM at Washington Cleaners. Leaguers are urged to bring donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Epworth League
Washington Cleaners
Miss Edna Westen Showered With Mixed Gifts Before Wedding
Forty guests attended a miscellaneous shower for Miss Edna Westen at Mrs. Marion Sheetz home. Westen, to wed Harold Wilson later this month, received many gifts as games and advice were shared. Pink white decor and a two course refreshment were served by Julia Zieglowsky, Hilda Oltman, Florence Graber, Wilma Richard, and Ethel Zieglowsky, with out of town guests from Emden and Hartsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Westen
Marion Sheetz
Westen
Harold Wilson
Elfect
Julia Zieglowsky
Hilda Oltman
Habsburg
Florence Graber
Wilma Richard
Ethel Zieglowsky
Albert Reinners
Walter Rademaker
Emden
John Lolling
Lewis Arnold
Ronnie
Miss Oltman
Hartsburg
Til
Mrs I Rothschild Hosts Bridge Gathering
Mrs I Rothschild entertained members of her bridge club yesterday afternoon at two o clock with mixed spring flowers in a centerpiece. Bridge was played at two tables, with Mrs Leland Morrison winning the high prize. Out of town guests included Mrs Clara Riley of Kansas City Missouri and Mrs Arthur Kistner of Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. I. Rothschild
Leland Morrison
Rothschild
Clara Riley
Kansas
Ciggy
Arthur Kistner
Elkhart
Ind
John Lance Visits Robertson Family in Gracehill
John Lance of Moline spent Monday night and Tuesday at Asahel Robertson's home in Gracehill. Various relatives and visitors dropped by for Mother's Day remembrances and Sunday calls, including families from Pairfield and Elgin, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lance
Moline
Robertson
A. J. Robertson
Gracehill
Asahel Robertson
Forrest Lance
Anta Springer
Eloise
Gladys Edwards
Eldora Alliman
Marion Robertson
Charlotte
Ann
Mae Janecek
Dale Robertson
J. R. McNeese
Pairfield
H. L. Gordon
Brighton
John Willame
Fredman
Cloid Small and Son
Lester Small
Joan
Blanche Miller
Floyd Leslie
Bill Lloyd
Harry van Dyke
Dorothy Mills
Dorothy Whitetine
Wellman
Leater Small
Howard Strohm
Raymond
Donald
Elgin
Ill
O. A. Strohm
Dd Mikseh
Strohm
Mrs John Munn Re elected Leader of Heights PTA
Heights P L A program at the school yesterday featured songs poems and entertainment. Mrs John Munn was reelected leader with Miss Marie Landau as assistant leader and Mrs Ff Bartowe as secretary-treasurer. Mrs T A Michels presented a lesson on Radio in the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hach
Heights School
John Munn
Marie Landau
FF. Iy
Bartowe
T. A. Michels
Fleur-de-Lis Club Holds Spring Meeting at Beilhowe
Mrs. Ray Bell hosted the Fleur-de-Lis club at her Beilhowe home north of Washington. Pink and white colors with spring flowers brightened the rooms as Mrs. Ed Gallagher and Mrs. Lloyd Foster led the entertainment for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Bell
Fleur-de-Lis Club
Washington
Beil Howe
Ed Gallagher
Lloyd Foster
Pythian Sisters Initiate Member in West Chester
Pythian Sisters held their regular meeting in West Chester on Tuesday evening with good attendance. Miss Georgia Statler was initiated into the order followed by a Mother’s Day program. Plans were made for the past chief night at the first June meeting. refreshments were served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Pythian Sisters
Georgia Statler
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Plans a Social
Nine members and one guest Mrs. W. M. Tweetum attended the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid society meeting at Mrs. Lewis Schroeder’s home in Ainsworth. They discussed a social at the church on May 21 at 7 p.m. Rev. T. C Meibohm led devotions and refreshments were served after the meeting by the hostess assisted by Mrs. R. G Wesster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Tweetum
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Lewis Schroeder
Ainsworth
T. C Meibohm
R. G. Wesster
Hospital admission notes for appendectomy
A patient identified as Coulda Brinning was admitted yesterday for an appendectomy at the hospital. No further details on prognosis or treatment are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulda Brinning
Wilbur McCelland Visits Grace Brinning Home
WELLSTON May 14 Mr and Mrs Wilbur McCelland were Sunday visitors in Washington at the Grace Brinning home. Several school children have been sick with colds and the flu with the Pfeifer girl out of school all week. Community members listed include the Car ris family and Clarence Ficklings, plus Walter Wilson and Lloyd Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Wilbur McCelland
Washington
Grace Brinning
Warren Carris
Keith Metelland
Opal Wilson
Carson Wilson
Welter Wilson
Lloyd
Cecil Woodford
Nelson Woodford
Cloyee = Hayes
Lloyd Hayes
David Burke
Clark Sfeifer
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. F. Macon
Iowa
Black
Fresh Eggs
W. S. Reister & Son
F. G. Livesay P. ¢, DD. T
Wer
Moore's Bootery
K. P
Washington State Bank
Washington, Iowa
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Gamble
Pennsylvania
Wwe
Hachange
Kool
Coronado
Erolusve
Fed. Tex
Oowanee
Pequile Menttly
Gamble Stores
Alice Brady
Guy Kibbee
Mama
the Fox
Gunsmoke Ranch
Nell Richards
Hamilton
Elgin, Bulova
Westfieldd
Lemmon’s Jewelry Store
Fast Side Square
Art Schmichel
Muscatine
Homer Hunt
Cleo McCoy
Wm. Reubsam
C. T. McCoy
Gilbert Barr
Geo Barr
Fred Risele
Lee
John Havenstein
Frank Bailey
Everet Reese
Mrs. Bailey
Notce Golf Club
C. H. Beenblossom
Oregon No. 3
Orie O'Connor
Earl O'Connor
Lloyd Hopping
Alex McCreedy
O'Cornner
Clarence Hering
Martin Home
Lester Charbonneau
Oakville
Fred Wilson
J. M. Martin
Charles William
Mary Virginia
C. A. Strothman
New London
Latimer Davis
Willard Davis
Mary Lou
John McNeill
Dickie
Jim Stewart
Dick Stanchard
Robert
Doris
Charles Curtis
Dale Jones
Harry Jones
Wanda
Roger
AEF. Kephart
Bar Kephart
Russel Williams
FE. G. Sanders
HW. EF
Jackson
Heights P. L.A
Fleur-de-Lis
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid
Wilbur McCellands
Mrs
Walter Wilson
Lemmon’s
S.k. Corner
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