American Home Sections Hold Last Meetings of Year
The Fortnightly club divisions wrapped up their year with three cooperative luncheons and meetings. Section 1 hosted a spring flower themed luncheon with readings and stunts. Section 2 gathered on the lawn for a dessert party notice and announced next year’s officers. Section 3 featured May table decor, foot care talk, and yard porch curtain discussions as the group thanked retiring leaders and welcomed the new one.
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Steve Stewart
George Duke
G. B. Holden
Farr Simpson
L. L. Lemley
Sam Witting
Maud Stuart
Frank Stewart
E. FE. Stutsman
Claude Tucker
Harland Mead
A. FE. Atchison
J. E. Wright
Lincoln School
Wright
D. D. Davis
Fred Neiswanger
Elsie Bratten
Ed Warren
Harper
J. C. Carris
H. H. McCleery
Los Angeles
Calif
California
McCall Home
R. H. McCleery
J. N. Phillips
George Foster
Glenn McCall
Raymond Anderson
W. F. Bickel
P. L. Etter
D. N. Anwyl
Harry Ramseyer
A. R. Krause
J. W. Chandler
Walter R. Brown
Earle Libe
Leo Gross
Social calendar items from local clubs and churches
Notices list upcoming events for Lexington area groups including officers elections at KC hall, a Winga's cafe luncheon, Lexington Ladies Aid church event hosted by Amanda Schulty and Mary Oldfield, Eastern Star pinochle, Prairie Flower Missionary meeting, Past Chiefs association, WCTU gathering, West Chester Federated church circle, Bethlehem Commandery supper at Masonic Temple, Presbyterian missionaries luncheon, Up and Telubh all day meeting, and G.A.R. Dall gathering this weekend.
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A . K.C. Hall
Winga
Lexington Ladies Aid
Amanda Schulty
Maria Oldfield
Mary Oldfield
W. L. Lloyd
Brighton
J. O. Sexton
Eastern Star
Sps
Masonic Temple
Prairie Flower Missionary Meeting
Stanley Mouser
Past Chiefs Association
P.m
BE. £. Ward
West Main Street
W.C.T.U
George Brinton
Washington St
Ben Coppock
Mary Grice Missionary Society
West Chester
Federated Church
Bethlehem
Woman's Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church
H. P. Wilson
Iowa Ave
Dill Boileau
Will de Comfort
Many Happy Returns in Local Birthdays
Dickie Lee Cole turns four as May 14 brings celebrations for Lewis Coon and daughter Eula Mae of Ainsworth Blanche Endicott Althea Montgomery Frank Schneider Mrs P H Lowry Charles Suthard and Bill Crayne also share the date Dave Livingston of Chicago marks the day Clara Faulkner the new president led a meeting urging the Love slogan yearly report of past year achievements presented and accepted with Miss Wiley Miss Hopping and Mrs Wiley serving lunch
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Lewis Coon
Eula Mae
Ainsworth
Blanche Endicott
Althea Montgomery
Frank Schneider
P. H. Lowry
Charles Suthard
Bill Crayne
Clara Faulkner
Miss Wiley
Hopping
Mrs. Wiley
Doreas Society Meets at Church for War Relief Effort
The Doress society of St. Pauls Evangelical and Reform church met last evening with eight members. President Mrs. Lloyd Haimston led a business session in which the group agreed to cooperate with the county Red Cross by sewing for war relief. A report on the regional women's guild meeting in Iowa City was presented followed by discussion.
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Doress Society
St. Paul's Evangelical and
Pythian Sisters Hold Family Night Supper at K P Hall
Pythian Sisters and their families enjoyed a potluck supper last evening at the K P Hall with twenty five attending. The evening featured games and visiting. The family night committee included Mrs Vina Manassier Mrs William Marucha and Mrs Ralph Martin.
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K. P. Hall
Vina. Manassier
William Marucha
Ralph Martin
Missionary Group to Meet at Mrs Wilsons Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will gather at 2:30 Friday afternoon at Mrs H P Wilson's home. Mrs Harry McCall leads devotionals, Mrs Harry Dye directs the lesson on Spanish Speaking Americans, and Mrs J E Lemon will manage the prayer calendar.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
H. P. Wilson
Harry McCall
Harry Dye
J. E. Lemon
Ann Judson Circle In Ed Wiley Home
The Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist church met at Nellie Wiley's home with Cora Hopping assisting. Fifteen members and three guests attended. Carol Forrey and Mary Farley led the program introducing the year's study theme Love's Cornerstone Prayer and Devotion. A solo and prayers followed with Bible verses and quotations on love and devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Judson
the Baptist Church
Nellie Wiley
Cora Hopping
Carol Forrey
Mary Farley
Miss Parley
Thora Reynolds
Charol Forgey
Paris
Corn planting in Iowa ahead of normal pace
Des Moines reports corn planting in Iowa is ahead of normal with earliest fields showing rows. Federal meteorologist Charles Reed said planting progress is quicker than usual, indicating a warmer, earlier growing season.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Charles Dpd. Reed
Margaret Davidson Honor Guest at Pre-nuptial Shower
Margaret Davidson, bride-to-be of Richard Skipton with a June 1 wedding, was honored Monday by Mrs. Rex Frank, Mrs. Arthur Edmondson and Mrs. Dale Fuhr. Twelve guests enjoyed a Sunset park picnic supper then viewed the honoree’s hope chest at her home, ending with social time at the Frank residence. The guests presented a set of Fostoria glassware to the bride-elect.
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Margaret Davidson
Richard Skipton
Rex Frank
Arthur Edmondson
Dale Fuhr
Sunset Park
Frank
Social Circle to Meet at Chester West Chester
The Social Circle of the West Chester Federated Church will meet Thursday afternoon at the church. Mrs Walter Fisher will chair the refreshment committee and Mrs Charles Harley the entertainment committee. All women of the community are invited.
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West Chester
Missionary Society Elects Officers
Eighteen members of the Alma Hearne Holland missionary society of the Methodist church were entertained last evening at the home of Marguerite Hering north of town. Officers for the coming year will be Susie Johnson president Helen Levis first vice president Lillian Minick second vice president Stella Palmer treasurer Ruth Foster secretary Jeannette Kyle in charge of devotions Martha Sides led the lesson on the early Christian school and its impact on women literacy and living standards.
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Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
Marguerite Hering
Stella Wilcox
C. E. Hering
Susie Johnson
Helen Levis
Lillian Minick
Stella Palmer
Ruth Foster
Dr W J Peterson To Talk at Cotter for Commencement
Dr William J Peterson of the University of Iowa will deliver the commencement address on Thursday evening. The baccalaureate services at the school auditorium were well attended on Sunday. Commencement activities continue through Friday with a school picnic scheduled. Relatives visit and residents attend regional events are noted, including Tulip Festival visitors and local family updates.
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M. A. Robeson
Betty Anne
Donna Boyd
Haskins
Richard Thomas
Columbus Junction
Cotter
Harvey McGuire
Davenport
C. O. Burris
Winfield
Officers Named at Fourth Quarterly Conference
Crawfordsville May 12 The fourth quarterly Methodist conference elected church officers for 1943 44 with Dr L L Weis district superintendent opening the meeting Re Reports and committees listed include trustees stewards finance and many church boards Membership 171 Also featured is a senior class play Meet the Folks performed Friday night with a cast led by Violet Fletcher and Clyde Finke and musical numbers between acts.
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Dr. Weis
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
The
Methodist Church
L. L. Weis
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Epworth League
James Turkington
J. Clyde Huston
Joseph Rich
Don Darbyshire
Wilbert Rose
John McNeill
Clarence Hering
Hal Huston
Kenneth Coates
Forrest McNeill
Walter Rich
Grace Fletcher
Alta Huston
Pearl McNeill
Marion Huston
Ray Rathmel
Cleo Fletcher
Kenneth Cherryholmes
George Yeager
Elon Christner
Earl Walker
Church Board of Education
Rose Moorhead
W. Strain
Mrs. Smith
Violet Fletcher
James Smith
Lee McCall
Pa Smith
Folks
Clyde Finke
Mary Jane Smith
Mildred Anderson
Parker
Margaret Schmitt
Chuck Sage
Richard Lease
Jewell Cartwright
Martha
Johnston and Velda Elliott Attend Senior Class Play
Jennie Clemens, who had stayed with her niece Mrs. Lauder Kennedy near Washington after breaking her arm, returned home Friday. Mr. Malcolm Farr, Mrs. Gilbert Widmer and daughter of Mr. Pleasant attended the senior class play Friday evening. Mrs. Farr’s brother and Mrs. Widmer’s sister are class members. Virgil Morrisey was stage manager.
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Jennie Clemens
Lauder Kennedy
Washington
Malcolm’ Farr
Gilbert Widmer
Pleasant
Farr
Widmer
Members of O E S Invited to Wayland Chapter Meeting
Members of the local Order of Eastern Star and friends are invited to the Wayland chapter meeting Friday at eight o'clock. The Washington chapter will present the program and the Traveling Star to the Wayland chapter during the Friday evening session.
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Order of Eastern Star
Wayland
Washington
Coppock school program on lawn this Friday evening
Coppock school children will present a program on the Coppock school lawn Friday evening with a small admission charge. Eulalia M. Benson. Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 invites members and wives to a potluck at 6:30 Friday at the Masonic Temple. meat furnished, bring table service sandwiches and a dish to pass. If transportation to Wayland is needed, call Mrs Harrison Dodder or Mrs T A Fl inner.
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Coppock
Coppock School
Oelock
Eulalia M. Benson
Bethlehem Commandery No. 45
Masonic Temple
Wayland
Cleaning Varnished Surfaces Reveals Simple Mixture
A home cleaning tip recommends mixing equal parts kerosene and vinegar to clean varnished surfaces. Apply with cloth over mop or broom, let stand 10 to 15 minutes, then polish with a soft cloth.
Rail and Bus Schedule Highlights for Washington Area
Regular lodge meeting details for cR.n & P. Westbound No 26. Train and bus timetables list Westbound and Eastbound rail departures, connecting routes to Davenport, Kansas City, Chicago, and Omaha. Local buses to Chicago depart daily with multiple stops. tickets sold at Bus Depot. Arrive.
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Washington
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Southwest Limited
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Burlington
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Sah Dieishnen
Omaha
Chicago
Washington St
Washington Ee
Washington Er
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Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
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