Ruth Anwyl Visits With Eva Blake At St James P T A Sale
Columbus Junction resident Ruth Anwyl and her aunt Eva Blake visited here yesterday as the St James P T A held its bake sale. Washington Cleaners and H I Ward & Co advertise new graduation dresses and formal frocks in white and pastels available now. Mr and Mrs R W Howell of Crawfordsville were in town shopping yesterday. Auctioneer D F Mack of Wickinee Iowa lists contact via phone 251 Red 127c1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Mack
Wickinee Iowa
Ruth Anwyl
Columbus Junction
Eva Blake
St. James P. T
Honor Mrs. Durst at Prairie Flower
Mrs. Florence Durst of Prairie Flower celebrated Mother's Day at her home with relatives including Everette Denison Maude Durst and daughters from Ot tumwa. Family joined by a son from Washington and long distance greetings from Iowa and Morning Sun. A festive cake and repast followed a day of flowers candy and warm wishes for the Durst family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Thrasher
Prairie Flower
Florence Durst
Everette Denison
Maude Durst
Mason
Houston
Ottumwa
Hospital Notes Report Minor Procedures and Patient Care
Miss Helen Genkinger was treated yesterday afternoon at Washington county hospital after receiving medical care. Mrs Logan Crawford underwent a minor operation at the hospital yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Genkinger
Washington County Spital
Logan Crawford
Significance of Life Insurance Week in Washington County
Washington County life insurance agents observe Life Insurance Week as data show 1934 life insurance sales rose 10 percent from 1923, marking the first annual gain since 1929. Policies total $980 billion face value with assets at $21.8 billion, reflecting strong protection for dependents and funding for education amid economic recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
U. S
Seton
Tae
Funeral services for Woor row Wilson Sunday
Funeral services for Woor row Wilson age 20 will be held at Stephens Funeral home at 2 pm Friday. Burial will be in Columbus City cemetery. He died Wednesday at the state hospital in Woodward after years as a patient. He was born at Columbus on June 25 1915. Surviving are his parents three brothers four sisters and a grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Woorrow Wilson
James Wilson
Stephens Funeral Home
Columbus City
Wilson
State Hospital
Woodward
Columbus
Clarence
Redfield
George
Charles
Agnes
Juanita
Marietta
Paul Crossley
Conesville
Roge Alloway
Kensington Club at Chambers Home Meeting
The Kensington club met at Mrs. Mary Chambers home in Ainsworth on May 16 with good attendance. The afternoon included needlework and socializing. The hostess provided a delicious one course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Chambers
Ainsworth
Mary Chambers
Estates Too Small To Probate In Sample Counties
Federal Trade Commission survey of national wealth reviewed probate records in 24 counties over twelve years. Of 43 512 estates recorded, about 141 466 were valued so low they were not probated, comprising 76.6 percent with an average value of 268 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
United States
Aids to Highway Progress Cited as Chemistry’s Key Advance
The article credits explosives and gontar as chemistry’s chief contributions to highway progress, framing these chemical aids as foundational to modern road construction and development.
Birthday notices for local children and residents
A column column notes multiple local birthday anniversaries. Artys Myers, daughter of H J Myers northwest of Washington, turned 10. Blaine Shaw, daughter of Ennis L Shaw, turned 9 and is a Heights second grader. Marilyn Stewart, daughter of Everett A Stewart, turned 8 and lives at 614 North Iowa Avenue. A. Joe Kelley of Batavia celebrated yesterday. Virginia Snyder of Hard Scrabble celebrated yesterday. Frank Macon’s birthday photo was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlys Myers
H. J. Myers
Washington
Virginia Snyder
Blaine Shaw
Ennis L. Shaw
Heights
Marilyn Stewart
Everett A. Stewart
North
Iowa Avenue
K C Convention Plans and Speakers Draw Iowa Delegates
The K C convention gathers in Des Moines and Clinton for 1936 delegate races led by Dr Redmond and Gregg Figge. Archbishop Beckman of Dubuque presides with Reverend McDermott as state chaplain and memorial sermons for deceased members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Xavier's
William H. Schulte
Columbia College
Dubuque
Father McDermott
McDermott
Ray F. Conley
Des Moines
Order
St. Francis Xavier's Church
New York
Dr. Redmond
Gregg A. Figge
Ossian
William J. McGowan
Dyersville
A. Co. Fosselman
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Iowa
James W Longer of Three Quarter Century Club Birthday
James W Longer born 1850 celebrates birthday. arrived in Iowa in 1871. Members of the Three Quarter Century club extend best wishes on his special day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Longer
Iowa
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Mary Goode at 79
Mrs. Mary Goode was guest of honor on her 79th birthday with a Sunday dinner at her daughter Mrs. A. E. Burkett’s home. Relatives from distant locations attended the family celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Mary Goode
A. E. Burkett
Birthday Celebrations Highlight May Birthdays Across Town
May birthdays fill town notices as Verlien Sigmund turns nine with a four to six party after school. Richard Wayne Hyde marks one year and several residents, including Miss Edna Bridges Norine Mast Mildred Oldfield and Virginia Snyder, celebrate birthdays today or this week. Local families and students such as Betty Stevens and Donna Belle Kephart are also noted for turning eleven and nine respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verlien Sigmund
Verlien
Will Mayhew
Rt. 1
Peter Wittric
Kalona
Clara Warren
Mildred Craig
Betty Stevens
Lincoln Sth
Donna Belle Kephart
Wallace
Betty
Donna Bell
Gracehill Ladies Aid Surprise Birthday for Mrs Robertson
Gracehill Members of the Ladies Aid hosted a pleasant birthday surprise for Mrs A J Robertson on May 9. Fifteen members and six guests gathered at her home around 11 o clock while Mrs Robertson and her grandson Lloyd Dean Lance were mushrooming. On return she found friends seated around her quilt and filled baskets on the kitchen table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracehill
Ladies Aid
A. J. Robertson
Betty Stephen and Clara Warren Celebrate With Dinner
Miss Betty Stephen and Mrs. Clara Warren are honored today with a dinner at the Stephen home to mark their celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Stephen
Clara Warren
Stephen
Keota Woman Edith Pulver Named Supreme Handmaiden
Mrs Edith Pulver of Keota was installed as the first supreme handmaiden at the White Shrine of Jerusalem meeting in Cleveland Ohio. She is past worthy high priestess of the Damascus shrine in Washington and plans to return to Keota in August after a stay with her brother Charles Allen in Memikon Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Hadith K. Pulver
Supreme Shrines
Jerusalem
Cleveland
Ohio
Pulver
Damascus
Washington
Memikon
Ontario
Charles Allen
Home Guards Meet at McCaleb Home
The Home Guards missionary society of the Methodist church met on Wednesday afternoon at Mildred McCaleb’s home. Mrs. Lillie Townsend led the session and taught the lesson. Mrs. McCaleb served edoloktes and cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Home Guards Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mildred McCaleb
Lillie Townsend
Riverside High School baccalaureate fills Methodist church
Dr Willard Lampe of Iowa University spoke at Riverside High School commencement on May 14. Class members Maynard Marshall and Mildred Kenney received diplomas as Rev Fitzsimmons and Rev Crozier led prayers and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Methodist Church
Riverside High School
C. K. Fitzsimmons
Jesus
Fred K. Miller
Willard Lampe
Iowa University
Glee Club
C. S. Cummings
Board of Education
Imelda Deatch
Frank S§afourek
Iowa City
Violet Kephart
Riverside Board Rehires Staff and Raises Several Salaries
At a Riverside public school board meeting in May the superintendent Howard Holt was re elected with the same salary as last year. Principal O C Bergman will earn 1000 for the year, with other teachers offered contracts including H Pr Wott 159 monthly for 9 months and Patricia Mougin as primary instructor. A new band program is highlighted and local families visited nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Board of Education
Riverside Public School
Howard JT. Holt
O. C. Bergman
St. Mary's
Patricia Mougin
Pauline Reed
H. Pr Wott
Cc. Bergman
Margaret Jane Griffin
Velma Tobin
Opal Gerot
L. F. Pruess
Kenneth
Lone Tree
Earl Walton
Talleyrand Folks Are Very Sociable in the Community
In Talleyrand on May 16 John Kiefer made a business call on Petie Tines Thursday evening Barrel Sheets visited Hu bert Sheetz Saturday morning Mildred and Luella Tinnes spent Thursday afternoon with Gertrude and Walburga Heisdorfer Gladys June and Hubert Sheetz and Johnnie Goeldner called on August Tinnes Friday evening Petie Tines was a business caller at the Andy Oswalt home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Sheetz
Talleyrand
John Kiefer
Petie Tines
Barrel Sheets
Hubert Sheetz
Mildred
Luella Tinnes
Gertrude
Walburga Heisdorfer
Gladys
June
Johnnie Goeldner
August Tinnes
Petie Tinnes
Andy Oswalt
Riverside Gathering Details Include Visitors From Iowa City
Eight members attended a Riverside event as Grace Dautremont of Iowa City visited over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John Dautremont and family. Mrs R H Heigman and Gertrude Hoeitzman returned home after a Davenport weekend with the Hele and Edith Heitzman sisters. Edward Lukovsky of Washington spent Sunday with the John Liska home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Grace Dautremont
Iowa City
John Dautremont
R. H. Heigman
Gertrude Hoeitzman
Davenport
Hele
Edith Heitzman
Edward Lukovsky
Washington
John Liska
Rehabilitation in Charge of Jones Named for Keokuk and Washington
Rev. Carl W. Klein announces Arthur C. Jones of Sigourney as rural rehabilitation supervisor for Keokuk and Washington counties. Jones will work from Sigourney with frequent visits to Washington County while Henry Luers remains the local appraisal agent. An Ames Iowa State College expert will dust seed corn for about 1000 bushels to aid farmers under the program at the Baxter elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Klein
Washington County
Henry Luers
Jones
Sigourney
Lodwick
Klein
Iowa State College At
Ames
Baxter
Sunday Visitors in Pleasant Plain and Surrounding Area
Tuesday near Brighton, Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Will Crawford at Harold Pepper home, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Griener at the Larr home in Pleasant Plain, Mrs. John Redlinger visiting Mrs. John Kiefer, and Mr. and Mrs. John A. Griener at the John Kiefer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Will Crawford
Harold Pepper
John W. Griener
Larr
Pleasant Plain
John Redlinger
John Kiefer
John A. Griener
Mrs. Hanan Tells About News Items In Rubio District
Mrs. Hanan reports on Rubio district happenings noting social visits and local items. Miss Ber nice Derby of Washington spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hanan
Rubio
Bernice Derby
Washington
C. E. Derby
Keota High School Class of 1985 Graduates May 23
Keota high school prepares 25 graduates for the class of 1985 with Corinne Adrian Beatrice Berry Helen Arnold Raymond Callister Rodney Dunn Robert Hamilton Charlotte Kirkpatrick Margaret McCan ley Bernice Meier Allene Mier Anna Ruth Palmer Louise Pulver Everett Romine Jack Ross Catherine Russell Maurine Sheets Betty Singmaster Clyde Stoutner Jr. May 16 1985 senior events include sermon by Rev York play New Fires May 20 21 and commencement May 23 with honor students Helen Arnold and Gladys Waller and promoter Margaret Macan ley directing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Keota High School
Corinne Adrian
Beatrice Anneberry
Helen Irene Arnold
Raymond Callister
Rodney Dane
Robert Hamilton
Stanley Hapcock
John Robert Helscher
William Henderson
Charlott Kirkpatrick
Margaret McCan
Ley
Bernice Meier
Allene Mier
Anna Ruth Palmer
Louise Pulver
Everett Romine
Jack Ross
Catherine Russell
Mavine Sheets
Betty Singmast
Clyde Stoutner, Jr
Robert Vincent
Elva Waterman
Linco
York
Sundey
Cympasium
Helen Tene Arnold
Gladys Waller
Corrine Adriane Ben Amsberry
Helen Tlene Arnold
Rodney Dunn
Robe Hamilton
John R. Helside
Charlotte Kirkpatrick
Ant Ruth Palmer
Louise Pulver Everett Romine
Jack Iomnes
Maurine Sheets
Betty Singmaster
Clwd Stoutner, Jr
Margaret McAenley
Ke B. Glover
Local residents share weekend visits and calls
Mr and Mrs L H Johnson were Ollie callers Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs L B Haper spent Saturday afternoon. Brighton Lafe Klopfenstein of east of Washington was Sunday guest at A E Maorer home. Riley Collins called at J W McClure home Sunday afternoon. Virgil Scearcey spent Sunday with his mother Netter Scearcey. Mr and Mrs Ernest Johnner and family called on L Johnson Sunday. Johnner is much improved. Clifford Leeper visited Chart Derby home Sunday afternoon. Kermit Oswalt of Richlaw was weekend visitor at the Oswalt home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Johnson
Ollie
L. B. Haper
Brighton
Lafe Klopfenstein
East of Washingto
A E. Maorer
Riley Collins
J. W. McClure
Virgil Scearcey
Netter Scearcey
Ernest Johnner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles van Doren
University Hospital Town City
Joseph Penn Ofern Side
Marion Fitzgerald
K. C. Hall
Mrs. Durst
OF Business
Tee
Studebaker
Sweet Motor Comp Company
West Washingto
Junction
BRE
Gerd Bromley
Bromley
Wapelio
H. Wendricks
Spring Run
Cairo
Zenorvfille
Cedar Falls
Leslie Deedrick
Russell
Boyd Jennings
Howard Oak
John Long
Concord Township
Celia Brockway
FE. Jasmann
Conesville High School
Jasmann
Richard Peters
University Hospital
Holland Burch
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Doris Thrasher
Wapello
Henry Leonhard
E. A. Leonard
Leonard
Ccc
Louisa County
Marie
Dorothy Gaskell
Pasadena
Calif
Columbus Junction State Banch
Harry Strong
William Stewart
Hugo
John
Naomi
William Blaser
Stewart
Eugene
Kitty Roney
Clara Roureovne
Andalusia
A KE. Burkett
Genevieve Feddergen
Columbia Schools
Cedar Heights
Kathleen Kine
Boone
Helen Buchanan
Mechanicsville
John Boke
William Adams
Frank Macon
A. Joe Kelley
Batavia
K. C
Richard Wayne Hyde
Robert Hyde
Dublin
Katherine Gallagher Allen
Edna Bridges
Norine Mast
Mildred Oldfield
Ralph Oldfield
Anton Kauffman
Douglas
Marie Sehmitt
Edith Pulver
McCaleb
Yin
Sigourney Man
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