Church Service For 1944 Class
The 1944 class baccalaureate service featured special music with Sara Lu Miller and Gwendolyn Ramseyer in a vocal duet, Edna Klein on organ, and a boys group with Beverly Brown. Rev. Milo Phillips Rev. Ivan Riess led prayers, Rev. George Kerr read scripture, and Rev. James Robbins gave the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Lu Miller
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Edna Kiein
Beverly Brown
Boyd Workhoven
Dale Caldwell
Lyle Box
Willian Nebel
Warren Dare
Robert Chabal
Leonard Booth
Milo Phillips
Ivan Riess
George Kerr
James Robbins
Cornelius Gingerich of Katona Dies at 65
Kalona May 15 Funeral services for Cornelius Gingerich 65 of Katona will be held tomorrow at the East Union Mennonite Church with Herman Yoder in charge. He died yesterday at Watts hospital Marengo after a month as a patient. Born September 7 1878 he leaves several children including Mrs William Hoylmat Mrs Ora Yoder Emmet Gingerich Mena Gingerich Dorothy and Cleo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Cornelius Gingerich
Katona
the East Union
Mennonite Church
Herman Yoder
Gingerich
Watts Hospital
Marengo
William Hoylmat
North English
Ora Yoder
Emmet Gingerich
Wellman
Mena Gingerich
Dorothy
Cleo
Davenport
Enos Miller
May Breakfast Honoring Mrs Harvey S Young At Winga’s Café
Mrs George W Stewart hosted a May breakfast at Wingas cafe honoring Mrs Harvey S Young of Des Moines who visited here. After breakfast guests including Mrs W R Jones and others visited at Mrs Rower Jones home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stewart
Winga’s Cafe
Harvey S. Young
Des Moines
Rower Jones
W. W. Wilson
Ralph Pratt
J. Martin
Hospital births and procedures in Keota and Columbus Junction
Mr and Mrs Herbert Dawson Keota welcome a daughter weighing seven pounds nine and a half ounces born at 12 38 yesterday morning. Russell Carter underwent an emergency appendectomy yesterday. Mrs Irene Elliot Columbus Junction had an appendectomy this morning. Mrs Alice Shaver was admitted as a medical patient yesterday afternoon. Kenneth Boonershine was dismissed this afternoon. Donna Osincup and Phyllis Stewart Columbus Junction along with Mrs Hubert Evans underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs Glen Caldwell Columbus Junction and George Wells were discharged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Dawson
Keota
Russell Carter
East
Madison Street
Irene Elliot
Columbus Junction
Alice Shaver
South
Iowa Avenue
Kenneth Boonershine
Donna Osincup
Marion Avenue
Phyllis Stewart
Hubert Evans
West
Monroe Street
Glen Caldwell
George Wells
Results of Major League Games
New York beat Cleveland 4 3 in the first game and 8 4 in the second. Washington shut out Chicago 4 0 while Philadelphia edged St Louis 4 3 and won 2 0. Detroit swept Boston 6 1 and 9 0 in the twin bill. Pitchers listed include Harder Niggeling Lopat Borony Overmire Flores. Only games scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. i. Pet
St. Lou
Accamnwe
Washington
Philadelphia
Annan
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Overmire
Flores
Lopat
Borony
Mrs Rozetta Shreve Attends Brother-in-law Elmes Bazel Rites
News notes arrangements for funeral of Elmes Bazel at Morning Sun Methodist Church. Family updates include Rozetta Shreve visiting from Morning Sun, Beulah Easter Coward settling in Ida Cavender home, and various relatives traveling for Mother's Day and military duties across Iowa and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rozetta Shreve
Morning Sun
Elmer Bazel
Elmes Bazel
Methodist Church
Beulah Easter Coward
Tampa
Fla
Ida Cavender
Iowa
T. J. Easter
T. J. Berdo
Dr. H. C. Hall
National League Baseball Scores and Standings Snapshot
National League results show St. Louis sweeping Philadelphia 6-3 and 1-0, Cincinnati shutting out Boston 4-0, Boston routing Cincinnati 6-0 in a second game, Pittsburgh blanking New York 1-0 and 8-2, Brooklyn defeating Chicago 4-2 and 8-7 in two games, with New York and Pittsburgh pitchers Fischer and Butcher taking decisions. Various matchups list individual mound performances and upcoming games: New York at Pittsburgh, Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Chicago, Philadelphia at St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Fischer
Butcher
Tobin
Shoun
Wyatt
Hanyzewski
Philadelphia
Barrett
St. Louis
Jurisich
Fortnightly Club hosts music department tea
Carolyn Hamilton led a four thirty afternoon tea for the Fortnightly Club Music department to discuss National Music Week. Mrs. George Kerr readings and Doris Gray performed, with an encore by Il Bacio sung with Mrs. Boyd White. Margaret Stiles resigns as leader elect. Mrs. Boyd White elected leader. May pole decor, H. H. McCleery poured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Hamilton
Music Department
Miss Hamilton
George Kerr
Doris Gray
Dell Acqua
Boyd White
Margaret Stiles
Fort Dodge
Frank B. Miller
H. H. McCleery
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings
Drama department supper at Clarice Meek hosts new members. Rainbow Girls meet at Masonic temple. Pythian groups and Rooster Club plan events. several meetings rescheduled. Luncheons and picnics listed with locations Sunset Park to Masonic temple. varied activities include golf, bridge, seed exchanges, and craft clubs with hostess duties and dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Meek
J. C. Holbert
Order of Rainbow Girls
Pythian Past Chiefs Association Sdm
E. E. Ward
Honor Cadet Steele At Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs William Murphy hosted a family dinner at 621 East Washington honoring their grandson Cadet William Steele. A two course meal was served at one o clock and the afternoon included visiting and photos with relatives and family friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murphy
East
Washington
Cadet William Steele
William Murphy, Jr
William Lewis
Sam Murphy
Gary
Keith
Tommy
James Murphy
Donna
Harold
Floyd Martin
Betty Jean
John Frame
Earl Steele
4-H Girls Club Tea for Mothers at West Point
The West Point 4-H club girls and their mothers met at Bertha Flading's home on May 9 for a Mothers Tea. Six mothers attended as four new members joined Janet Reif Donna Reif Patty McDowell and Jean Ann Cherry. A poem honored the mothers while Mary and Ruth Duvall demonstrated wartime cookies. Punch and decor featuring jonquils and tulips completed the event. each mother received a violets corsage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point 4-H Club
Bertha Flading
Janet Reif
Donna Reif
Patty McDowell
Jean Ann Cherry
Mary
Ruth Duvall
Shirley
Roslyn Bowser
W S C S Plans for Red Cross Sewing
Riverside May 15 members of the Women’s Society for Christian Service of the Methodist church met in the church parlors. Mrs Glenn Bouquet led the program on Child Welfare with films from Riverside public school. Members were invited to sew for the Red Cross at Town hall on May 17 and bring lunch. A social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Women's Society For Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Glenn Bouquet
Carl Luckey
Sweden
Red Cross
Earl Walton
di W. Tener
Sherman Fox
Meeks
J. L. Meeks
Pfc
Donald Meeks
Camp Swift
Tex
Elmer Meeks
Ivan Meeks
Barbara Jean Mootbart
Shirley Collins
Des Moines
John R. Veggy
Duane Perkins
Households Preserve Food At Home In Record Numbers
Polls show three fifths of families in the country engaged in home food preservation last year. The average family preserved 165 jars or cans, highlighting widespread DIY canning and bottling activity.
High Speed Ship Building Advances with Prefabrication
Modern ship building relies on extensive prefabrication to accelerate production. The method reduces on-site labor and speeds assembly while maintaining structural integrity and quality standards across components.
Potato Production Practices and Equipment
Practical production of potatoes hinges on soil suitability and machinery for planting, spraying and harvest. The text notes soil adaptation and the importance of appropriate equipment to handle each stage of cultivation.
Aging Population in the United States Rises
A U S census note reports that about 9 million men and women are over 65 in the United States. The figure underscores growing senior demographics and potential demand for elder services and retirement planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Three Local Children Observe Fourth Birthday
Lonnie Gene Wieland of Riverside marks his fourth birthday with parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wieland. Janet Kay Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Kelley, also turns four. Mary Diane Booth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Beeth, celebrates her fourth birthday as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Gene Wieland
Joe Wieland
Riverside
Janet Kay Kelly
Orville Kelley
Mary Diane Booth
Elwyn Beeth
Birthday List Honors Local Residents Names Pinned
Mrs Allison Maas of Pilotburg Mrs Joe Zook of Noble Mrs virgil Wittme Virginia Snyder Arlie Myers and A Joe Kelly are on today's birthday list, reflecting a community round of celebrants with local ties and named households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Maas
Pilotburg
Joe Zook
Noble
Virgil Wittme
Virginia Snyder
Arlye Myers
A. Joe Kelly
Mr and Mrs Charles Schulty observe 21st wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Charles Schulty observe their 21st wedding anniversary today in a quiet family celebration marking more than two decades of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schulty
Marilyn Stewart and Richard Wayne Hyde Engagement Notice
Marilyn Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs Everette Stewart and Richard Wayne Hyde son of Mr are announced as engaged. The couple plans a forthcoming wedding and asks for prayers and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Stewart
Mrs. Everette Stewart
Richard Wayne Hyde
Club Luncheon Hosts Mrs Baldrige at Nineteenth Century Club
Mrs Baldrige hosted eleven members at the Nineteenth Century club luncheon with a centerpiece from the hostess garden. Plans were made for an October 7 supper led by Mrs Frank B Miller, and gifts were voted for the YWCA and two Russian War relief kits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Bk. Baldrige
Frank B. Miller
Ty ¥.W.C.A
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9:36 on Wednesday morning at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
End Mrs. Robert Hyde Birthday Cake Decision
A local note records the end of Mrs. Robert Hyde’s event as she accepts a birthday cake they can eat today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hyde
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J. D. Dayton
O.K.S
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Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Elizabeth Young
Herman Schuitz
Donald Smith
R. O
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Cadet Steele
4-H Girls
W.S.C.S
Iowa Wesleyan College
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Mrs. Baldrige
Community
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R. G. Wessler
Wessler
Blacksmith
Atlanta
Seven Seas
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Burlington
C-C Co
Global Eee
Coke
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