Local News Briefs From Bettendorf and Surrounding Homes
A long list of weekend visits and travels across Bettendorf, Kalona, Des Moines, Omaha, and Davenport ties together family gatherings, Mother's Day dinners, and conference travel. Names include Barbara Brooks, Don Pyke, Howard Hamilton, Janet Hamilton, McKinnie Phelps, Van Nostrand, Butterbaugh, Palmer, Flenner, Kanaley, Eldridge, McLaughlin, Crull, Kurtz, Logan, Norris, and many others as relatives, friends, and reps visit or host over the weekend. Attendees note trips to Ames, St. Louis, and Des Moines for medical meetings and professional events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hamilton
Janet
Omaha
Nebr
St. Louis
American Medical Association
McKinnie Phelps
Cincinnati
Fresh eggs and local notices from area trades
Fresh eggs priced at 13 cents per dozen highlight a small local ad. Charlies Dusenberry from the Great Lakes Training Academy returns to Great Lakes Illinois after ten days with parents Mr and Mrs Lee Dusenberry and will be transferred to the west coast. Ora Henderson relocates to 409 East Second Street and Mrs I A Baker cares for her. Auctioneer Tat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Dusenberry
Great Lakes Training Academy
Great Lakes
Ill
Lee Dusenberry
West Coast
Ora Henderson
Fast Second Street
Mra. 1
Miss Henderson
Best Tieme
Merwins Featured in Des Moines Register noted
Local readers saw photos of the Merwin family of fifteen children, evangelist Mr. Merwin and Mrs. Merwin linked to Mrs. Mary Eyestone of Clear Lake Iowa. Other notes mention Mothers Day visits in Cedar Falls and family travels to Mount Pleasant and Oskaloosa as college ties are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alice Eyestone
Chauncey Mervin
Clear Lake
Iowa
Merwin
Des Moines Register
Merwins
Des Moines
Mary Eyestone
South
Marion Avenue
E. E. Stutsman
Vernon Crull
Ralph Shannon
Cedar Falls
W. F. Bickel
Verna
Oskaloosa
Mr. Bickel
J. S. Bickel
Russell Lynn
Riverside couple welcome daughter Joanne Mac Kron
Mr and Mrs Robert Kron of Riverside announce the birth of a daughter at 9 am weighing six pounds eleven ounces named Joanne Mac. Glen Haygreen and Donald Crow were dismissed yesterday. Mrs H R Rohwedder and daughter Linda were dismissed yesterday for their Harper home. Richard Stephens of Crawfordsville had a tonsillectomy this morning. Martha Birka and Daryl Leffler with son Tra Frank were dismissed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kron
Riverside
Joanne Mac
Glen Haygreen
Donald Crow
Columbus Junction
H. R. Rohwedder
Linda
Harper
Richard Stephens
Crawfordsville
Martha Birka
Daryl Leffler
Tra Frank
Fortnightly Club Banquet Set for Thursday Night
The Fortnightly Club plans a Thursday evening banquet at 6 30 in the Methodist church basement after a meeting featuring moving pictures by Le Roy Pratt, showing Colorado and Mexico. Reservations due by Tuesday 8 pm. Tickets 50 cents for members 60 cents for guests. Husbands of members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Pratt
Colorado
Mexico
Methodist Church
RE. M. Bridges
Glenn Wilson
Ted Crone
Former Washington tackle returns to town
Donald Pyke, once a standout Washington high school tackle and senior year captain, visits Washington today. He now works as advertising manager for Graham Paper in St. Louis and recalls his father’s photo studio, once in town near Carl Guther. Pyke notes many familiar faces are gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Pyke
Washington High School
Washington
Carl Guther
Monmouth College
University of Illinois
Graham Paper Company
St. Louis
Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Announcement
A cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday morning at 30 in the home of Miss Anna Scott at 308 East Bee street Fitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
Anna Scott
East Bee
Street Fitz
Fairview 4 H Club Meets Saturday at Leader’s Home
The Fairview Farmerette 4 H club met Saturday at leader Mrs. Joe Knote’s home. Seven members attended with the leader and two guests Betty and Frances Sojka. Viola Marek presided. Idaine Sojka demonstrated pineapple feather uke. Ethel Darlene Sojka reviewed the opera Hansel and Gretel. Evelyn Marek led business. Next meeting set for Wednesday May 24 at Ethel Darlene Sojka’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Farmerette 4-H Club
Joe Knote
Betty
Frances Sojka
Viola Marek
Idiene Sojka
Ethel Darlene Sojka
Hansel and Gretel
Evelyn Marek
Mammoth Mounted in Pose Found After Century Pause
A mammoth on display in a Leningrad museum remains in the exact sitting position in which it was unearthed. The carcass stayed in that posture for 150 centuries and traces of the last meal were still in its mouth when found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leningrad
Mrs Shields Piano Pupils Recital Delights Presby Church
Mrs H Shields presented a piano recital by her pupils at the Pres byterian church Saturday afternoon. The program showed high accuracy with many pieces memory played and no notes missed. Young players demonstrated independent hand work and musical rhythm in a well rounded performance featuring works by Thompson Rodgers MacDowell Blake Shaw Beethoven Debussy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Henry Shields
Thompson Jeanne Rodiger
Shields
Thompson
Merry Peasant
Schumann Margaret Ralston
Rodgers
MacDowell
Sara Miller
Blake
Thopson
Fairy
Blake Jeanne Rodiger
Thompson Mars Tos Eeecasiehames
Henrietta Stewart
Masters Rdi
Thompson Patty Patterson
Huntsman
Pilgrims
Six Music Pupils of Miss Bratten Present Recital
Miss Bratten presents six voice and piano pupils from West Chester Ainsworth and Washington in a Maytime home recital. Performers include Wilma Zook June Longer Lorene Anderson Betty Stevens Corinne Nicola and Appy Rigenhagen. Repertoire features nature themes and hymn test pieces with Miss Bratten assisting refreshments and two guests per pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bratten
Elsie Bratten
West Chester
Ainsworth
Washington
Wilma Zook
June Longer
Lorene Anderson
Betty Stevens
Corinne Nicola
Appy Rigenhagen
Patty Hotle
Will Matucha
Hays Betty Stevens
Reichardt
Christiani
Burnham
Butler
Davis
Vilma Zook
Williams
Smith
Martin
Beene
Terene Anderson
Thomassen James Nuptials Announced
Announcement lists Mona James of Muscatine marrying Harold Thomassen son of Mrs. and Mrs. Paul Thomassen of Washington. They wed May 8 in Kahoka Missouri. She studied in Muscatine schools and works at Guther studio. He attended Washington schools and works in his father s LG A store. They live at 108 East Second Street in Mrs. Charles Hebner s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona James
Muscatine
Harold Thomassen
Paul Thomassen
Washington
Kahoka
Thomassen
Guther
Lg.a
Charles Hebner
East Second Street
Interesting Program Planned for Public Affairs Thursday
Public Affairs department hosts a Thursday meeting at Mrs H H McCleerys home with co host Mrs Richard McCleery. After a 1 pm luncheon the group will discuss Education for Living led by Supt B A Ralston who will answer questions. Brief talks cover health radio advertising women dev political sense adult education and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Affairs Department
H. H. McCleery
Richard McCleery
Supt
B. A. Ralston
Dessa Shaw
Phil Weldin
R. G. Cherry
Boyd Berdo
Ed Warren
Harper
Maude Metweedy
Walnut Women's Club Hosts Last Day Program
Mrs. Stanley Baird hosted the Walnut Women's club on Wednesday afternoon. Fifteen members attended as the program themed The last day of school provided entertainment. Lunch was served in paper bags and dinner pails. The June meeting will be with Mrs. Charles McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Baird
Walnut Women's Club
Charles McKay
Mrs Ira Coon Hosts Highland Club Meeting
Mrs Ira Coon hosted eleven members of the Highland Social Club and three guests Mrs John Quinn Mrs Adama and Mrs Olive Lewis on Thursday afternoon An ice cream supper was planned for June 18 at Milford McCreedys home The next meeting will be with Mrs Mver ette soon June Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Coon
Highland Social Club
John Quinn
Adama
Olive Lewis
Milford McCreedy
Mverette
Birthday Announcements Highlight Local Residents
James W. Longer turns 90 as Arlys Meyers and others celebrate birthdays. Richard Wayne Hyde, Virgina Snyder, Flaine Shaw, Marilyn Stewart, Katherine Gallagher Allen, and Joe Kelly share today’s milestone. Frank Macon and Wallenhaupt Lorene Anderson attend as the community marks these ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgina Snyder
Flaine Shaw
Marilyn Stewart
Katherine Gallagher Allen
Willing Workers honor Mother's Day at Kessel home
The Willing Workers club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Charlie Kessel's Brighton home to celebrate Mother's Day. Members and guests attended a program with music by high school girls' trio and piano and vocal solos. Rev Father E P Seidel of Pleasant Plain gave a talk as the club sang a Mother's Day song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Willing
Charlie Kessel
C. G. Pickens
Lyle Brinton
E .P. Seidel
Pleasant Plain
Social Calendar of Local Organizations Preview
Notices list weekly gatherings from Rainbow Girls drill at City hall to G A R hall meetings and various club activities. Events include installation of Rainbow Girls officers, Pythian Sisters circles, American Legion auxiliary meetings, and community club gatherings scheduled Monday through Thursday with hosts and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
City Hall
V. Meeting
G.A.R. Hall
Masonic Temple
Ruth Foster
Main Street
Mrs Bailey Reviews Here I Stay for Nine teenth Century Club
Mrs M W Bailey reviewed Elizabeth Cotsworth's Here I Stay for Nine teenth Century club members on Saturday afternoon in Maine about 1816. Hostess Mrs Carl J Roberts led the meeting attended by thirteen members with a refreshments program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh W. Bailey
Elizabeth Cotsworth
Nineteenth Century Club
Maine
Carl J. Roberts
Missionary Society to Meet with Guest Speaker
The Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society will meet with Helen Levis on Tuesday evening. A potluck supper is planned at 6 15 p m with Mrs Leigh Soule as guest speaker on the program afterward. Members are reminded to bring missionary calendars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ll. Krockhart
Kensington
I.T.T
Richard Stewart
Pythian Sisters
S P.m
K.F. Hall
Alma
Charlie Wolfe
Pythian Circle
H. M. Shaver
South
Iowa Avenue
Rosemary Club
Cloyce Stewart
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Roots
Just Us Club
Cy Bush
Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society
Helen Levis
Leigh Soule
Barbara Brooks Feted at Nuptial Luncheon in Alvin Shaw Home
Grace Shaw and Mrs. Alvin Shaw host a Saturday afternoon luncheon in the Alvin Shaw home northeast of town honoring Barbara Brooks. The Bettendorf teacher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Brooks, will wed Carl Rothlisberger of Rothschilds Wisconsin in June. Guests embroidered towels and exchanged gifts as bouquets of rose tulips and pale blossoms filled the house. Attendees include Mrs. James Brooks, Mrs. C. C. Rothlisberger and daughters Alice and Wendell Marsh, Mrs. Walter Kyle and daughters Florence Funtee, Neomi, Mrs. Ellen Wallace, Mrs. William Spenner and two small sons John and Robert, Mrs. Harry Dusenberry and Nedra, and Mrs. Albert A. Lay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Shaw
Alvin
Miss Brooks
Barbara Brooks
James Brooks
C. C. Rothlisberger
Alice
Wendell Marsh
Peoria
Walter Kyle
Florence
Funtee
Kalona
Neomi
Ames
Ellen Wallace
William Spenner
John
Robert
Riverside
Harry Dusenberry
Nedra
West Chester
Albert A. Lay
Club Meeting At McAtlin Home Plans May 19 Party
Ten members of the HH club and several children gathered at Mrs. Howard McAtlin's home Thursday for a shower honoring Bill Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Moore. A May 19 party at William Hesseltine's home was planned, with each family asked to bring filled sandwiches and pie. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Jesse Longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Club
Howard McAtlin
Bill Moore
Jess Moore
William Hesseltine
Jesse Longer
Coon-Wagner Nuptials Celebrate Davenport Parsonage vows
Lucille Coon daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira Coon east of Riverside and Ernest Wagner son of Mr and Mrs John Wagner were married Friday at the Davenport Methodist church parsonage. Sidney and Marjorie Coon served as attendants. The ceremony followed by a Sunday luncheon at the Guest House with a three tier cake and white satin decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Coorg
Ira Coon
Riverside
Ernest Wagner
John Wagner
Davenport
Sidney
Marjorie Coon
Marjorie
J. Ernest Wagner
Edgar Stout
Maude Murphy
Charles Wells
Delmar Steninger
Wellman
J. B. Drake
Cedar Rapids
Eula Mae Coon
Earl Steele
William
Lucille Murphy
Hiker Durst
Margery
George Means
H. E. Johnston
Hazen Host Dinner and Bridge Party
Mr and Mrs Howard Hager hosted a dinner and bridge at their home last evening. Bridge was played at two tables and Mr and Mrs Walter Messer won the high score prizes for both men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hager
Walter Messer
Paul Savely and Dorothy Orr Wed Sunday Afternoon
Dorothy Orr daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Orr sr of Mediapolis wed Paul Savely of Washington son of Mr and Mrs Fred Savely of Chariton yester day at 3 39 pm in the Parsonage of the Christian church Rev Vernon H Carter officiated Attendants were Charles Orr Jr and Jean Kettering Local friends attended The groom is manager of Central Grease and Oil Co in Washington The bride will work at the Sea Food Delicatessen They will reside in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Orr
Charles Orr, Sr
Mediapolis
Paul Savely
Washington
Fred ‘Savely
Chariton
The
Christian Church
Vernon H. Carter
Charles Orr, Jr
Jean Kettering
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Stella
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T. A. Flenner
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Equitable Life Insurance Company
Lucy
Don Beng
Charles Benz
Howard Eldridge
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Earl Eldridge
Indianola
W.S. Eldridge
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Charles McLaughlin, Jr
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Lawrence Crull
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Durand Kurtz
Wilma Kurtz
Burlington
Frank Kurtz
Boice Kurtz
Kenton
Kathryn Logan
Mrs
al Logan
Orville Elder
West Alexandria
Penna
Sarah Babcock
Merton Teeter
Mary
Columbus
Ohio
Phil Mercer
Sally
Evanston, Ill
R. L. Gibson
Mary Pat Kelly
Iowa City
Janet Sweet
Ella Kelly
Ed Kelly
West Branch
Tom Kelly
Keith Sweet
Harold Duke
Deborah
Chicago
Lola Hughes
Milwaukee
Elmer Wells
Jimmie Wells
Kay
Jean
Mr. Wells
Mrs. Wells
Packwood
Caviness
Glen and
Dale Duncan
Dubuque
W. S. Duncan
Joe McCreedy
Haskins
Washington County Hospital Hospital
Clifford McCreedy
Aledo
McCreedy
Ross Galloway
Bill
Bob
Jack
Rachael Ann
Waterloo
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Ezra Smith
Don McClure
Catherine Null
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C. Z. Bartlett
Paul Kyle
Daryl Dodder
Frances Stewart
EF. L. Stewart
Frances
Helen
Mra. Stewart
Mra. Co. FP. White
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Reister Bros
Helen Tramilton
Mary Welch
Frederick Pehler
Journal
Frank Shelangoski
John Lloyd Hughes
Drake University
Dave Pearson
Bertha Mae Reinert
C. V. Crull
Fairview
H. Shields
RT Ioee
Arlen Elaine Thomassen
Shaw Virginia McLaughlin
Jessel
Esther Stewart
Saint-Saens
Mary Baldridge
la Forge
Lois Mace Minuet
Jane Baldrige
Cherry Lane
Makress the Ploughman
Bachmann
Eleanor Tucker
MacDowell Golliwoges
Debussy Mars
Lindow
Bonnie Simpson
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Palmgren
Scharwenka
Jean Atchison
James
James W. Longer
Bohemia
Arlys Meyers
H. J. Myers
Richard Wayne Hyde
Robert Hyde
Frank Macon
Journal Force
Joe Kelly
Batavia
J. M. Kelly
Wallenhaupt Lorene Anderson
Helping Hand Club
Blanche Mortimore
E. A. Honer
Dell Kyle
Will Hevgde
Ida Tarr
Brighton High School
Turner
Tishion He Yrodcupe
Toby Ceh
Copight
Bigwig Fenteins, Bos
A.H.H. Missionary Society
McAtlin
L. Coon
Hazen
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
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