Mad isonia leads to misdirected Legion meeting farce
A Fort Madison misprint tale recounts two Legion Auxiliary delegates becoming lost in town. They attended the wrong churches, read a proposed budget for a Presbyterian church, and finally learned the correct venue was the Baptist house of worship. Local inquiries note property transfers and a death bed report for Stella Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Link
Fort Madison
Madisonia
Iowa
American Legion Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church
JoAnn Stransky Hosts Cedar Clippers Meeting
The Cedar Clippers met Saturday at JoAnn Stransky's home. Seven members answered roll call with favorite pictures and painters. Mrs. Crawford reviewed a picture study and refinishing woods. Marjorie Gamon spoke on Furniture from Attic to your Room. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Marilyn Mouser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Clippers
JoAnn Stransky
Mrs. Crawford
Marjorie Gamon
Marilyn Mouser
Libe Receives Special Recognition From State Farm
Karl Libe of Washington earned top March status as high producer in southeastern Iowa for all policies and led Iowa life policies. He ranked 45th nationally among 7,000 agents in the United States and Canada amid competition. He will move into space in the Wisie Long building for a more convenient office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Libe
Washington
State Farm Insurance Ecomonies
Iowa
United States
Canada
Marion Maids Club Meeting at Potratz Home
The Marion Maids 4H club met at Shirley and Wynne Jean Potratz home with nine members present. Bertie Wagner led the business meeting as president. demonstrations on braided rugs were given by leaders Mrs. Charles Davison and Mrs. Clark Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Maids 4H Club
Shirley
Wynne Jean Potratz
Bertie Wagner
Janice ‘Thompson
Wynne Jean Petratz
Barbara Jean Kunkel
Charles Davison
Clark Wagner
Bertie
Mary Ann Wagner
Dolly Madison First White House Hostess for Eight Years
Dolly Madison served as the official White House hostess for President Thomas Jefferson, a widower, while her husband James Madison was secretary of state. She remained hostess for all eight years of Madison's presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Dolly Madison
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Madison
Fort nightly Literature group hosts May dinner party
Thirty two members of the Fort nightly club's Literature department enjoyed a May dinner in the Stewart School community room. Hostesses Ruth Foster, Winifred Long, Gertrude Englert and Helen Caldwell organized the event, the final meeting until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart School
Ruth Foster
Winifred Long
Gertrude Englert
Helen Caldwell
Jean Kennedy
Beverly Brown
Marilyn Nicola
Virginia Luers
Lois Ofelt
Franceine Shaw
Shirley Carris
Susie Richards
Annie Tanner
Jean Freshwaters
Edna Mercer
Shelma Luther
Anna Mae Baskett
Margaret Applegate
A. E. Atchison
Mortgage laws varied by state before the war
A survey finds rapid foreclosures in Virginia Texas and Georgia with only a few days needed, while Illinois averaged over 18 months and Alabama over two years for foreclosure proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Texas
Georgia
Illinois
Alabama
Local News Highlights from the Weekly Ledger
Military and community notes include Jack Dempsey stationed at Guam with a Shoemaker address, Max Rathmel at U S Navy Base San Diego, and Col Harold D Jones on terminal leave after service. Local events offer Y’s Men home talent show tickets at Sorden’s, nylon hats at Bridges & Co, and notes on meat shortages at Leets Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Guam
K. J
Jack) Dempsey
Shoemaker
Fleet Postoffice
San Francisco
Calif
Max P. Rathmel
B.M. U.S. Navy
San Diego
Chicago
Will E. Jones
Col. Jones
Pacific Theater
Tokyo
Army Air Corps
DDT Proves Effective Against Gladiolus Thrips
A recent report notes that the flower insecticide DDT shows effectiveness in the center of gladiolus thrips, suggesting improved control for growers.
At all good drug stores everywhere in Washington
An advertising line notes availability at McDaniel's and other drug stores across Washington state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McDaniel’s
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Tonite
FOX
Roy Rogers
Navajo Trail
Gene Autry
Montana
Wagner Baxter
Brenda William Hillary Marshall
Gargan ” Brooke
Rocking Chair
Ft. Madison
Methodist Church
Baptist House of Worship
Brigade
Peter Nosbich
C. E. Schmitt
YMCA
Mr. Schmitt
Mazie Stewart
Art Dawson
East Washington Street
F. G. Bagge
Clayton Bear
Earl Little
Mr. Dawson
Stella Miller
Des Moines
Ainsworth State Bank
Washington County
T. W. Harwood Insurance Agency
Phillips & Hebner
Ade Urey
Charles Critz
Valley
GEM
Pee
Yan Omasaa
Joanne Meredith
Rossie Consolidated School
Clay County
Iowa Development Commission
Joanne
Alberta Meredith
IDPA
Roy Acuff
Zeke
Korn Kobblers
Square Dance
Tex Ritter
Sorden Music Co
East Side Square
Gaceon Gable - Garson
M-B-M
Pate
Karle
Libe
Wisie Long
Journal
Marion Maids Club
Potratz
H. C. Hotle
Glen van Auken
Oakwood
Wellman
Thurs
Leo Peiper
Paul Horak
West Side Square
Washington, Iowa
E. M. Bridges & Co
Sorden’s
Arnolds
Frank Bell
Ollie
Ray Koester
Tony
Sheffeld
L. C. Stone Family
Bell
University Hospital
Iowa City
Stone
Mrs. Bell
D. Norwood Jones
Sally
George Pauls
Leet
Justin E. M. Bridges & Co
Harold D. Jones
Wilmington, del
Rigenhagen Orchard Phon
Cam
Bray
Seersucker
State Farm Insurance Companies
Karl F. Libe
Life
Betty Caldwell
Theodore B. Bailey
L. B. Eicher
North Marion
Leet’s Meat
Delbert Wallentine
WARDS
FORD
Pein
Montgomery Ward
W. L
Little
Thornton & Minor
Eeone
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