Local social notes and visits across Iowa towns
Mrs Adah Peterson returned from Fairfield after a two week visit in the O J Simmons home. Mrs Duane Griggs visited with her parents the Sniders and the Griggs hosted a Mother's Day and birthday dinner in Hancock. Various residents attend sorority events, concerts, and family visits. several travel to Des Moines Grinnell and Mt Vernon for weekends and festivals. A wedding license was issued to Lloyd J Trover and Erma Stutzman. The report also notes local guests of the J W Fields family and a Belle Farley visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adah Peterson
Fairfield
O. J. Simons
Duane Griggs
Mrs
Byron Snider
Sniders
Hancock
Griggs
Mrs. Snider
Mrs. Griggs
Revival Ends at Church of the Nazarene
Sunday night marks the revival closing at the Church of the Nazarene. Sunday school starts at 9 30 am with Mrs Bertha Milby speaking for twenty minutes. Evangellist Rev Milby delivers the message at 7 45 pm. Children hour begins at 6 45 pm. Miss Dorothy Rodeffer gives an object lesson then Rev Milby speaks again at 7 30 pm. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the Nazarene
Bertha Milby
Milby
Dorothy Rodeffer
Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Report
At the hospital June Longer of Washington was dismissed yesterday afternoon. William Van Sant of Brighton operated on this morning for acute appendicitis. Mrs Ella Coon of Ainsworth admitted last evening as a surgical patient. Harry Reister of 422 East Main Street admitted this morning for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William van Sant
Brighton
Ella Coon
Ainsworth
Harry Reister
East Main Street
New Roster of Troop D Based on Continued Page
The list details continued personnel for Troop D including Second and Third Reconnaissance Platoons with commanders platoon sergeants and crew assignments. It records names ranks roles and vehicle crews such as CAR CREW NOS 1 2 3 4 and Motorcycle Squad with multiple drivers radio operators and machine gunners. The roster enumerates personnel by position across platoons and sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore J. White
Roger A. Eicher
Willard R. Edmondson
William G&g. Mitchell
Dale D. Earl
Glen L. Durst
Merre
Upa
Thomas W. Kelly
Russell D. Heyde
Stanley
Hubrey
Brinning
Carl W. Schimidt
Clarence EK. Haifley
Robert V. Curl
Donald K. Longer
Charles E. Bidwell
Alvin D. Ste
Kenneth A. Howe
James G. Stoops
William &. Proctor
Claude HU. Carson
Cyril James
Donald W. Pealer
Wayne F. Durst
Merle E. Teisinger
Dankeut Krohn
Otis Messenger
Clifford R. Weidner
Carl G. Moir
Robert J. Perrizo
Claude H. Carson
Rex H. Dawson
Marion
Melvin W. Remy
William J. Longer
Bernard Rk. Singleton
Donald M Duttweiler
William Scheidec
New Citizens Ceremony Highlights Civic Duty and Pride
The article describes new American citizens receiving certificates with applause from an audience that included seniors and a high school band. Organizers listed include the American Legion, Washington Public Schools Teachers Association, Daughters of American Revolution, Women's Relief Corps, PTA, Chamber of Commerce, Y's Men, Rotary, and Fortnightly Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Noble
Brighton
Riverside
Richland
Wayland
Washington
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Washington Public Schools ‘Teachers’ Association
Daughters of American Revolution
Women’s Relief Corps
Parent-Teachers Association
Chamber of Commerce
Y's Men Club
Rotary Club
Roy
Local notes salute weddings meetings and travels
Lois Coffman spends day at Cellar Falls with friends. Mr and Mrs FE Krebs of Davenport visit Mary Welch tomorrow. Mrs Krebs former Myrna Jacobson taught at Centennial school. Kenneth White and Keith Sweet attend two day mortician instruction in Des Moines. L A Jones Willis Jones return from three day state convention in Des Moines. Mrs Richard A Johnson visits Iowa City son Richard H a University student. Richard sustains minor chemistry class cut hand two stitches. John Applegate weekend in Mt Vernon for Cornell college music festival. Fifty four O B S members and friends attend Wayland party with Washington chapter presenting Traveling Star to Wayland chapter. Visiting members from Mt Pleasant Mt Union Ainsworth Washington Mr and Mrs Richard Searle of Washington DC overnight guests of Mr and Mrs R H McCleery. Mr Searle secretary of Advertising Specialty association touring Midwest. Mrs Marietta Workman attends Ainsworth high school alumni dinner. Winifred Gerdes begins stenography job in County Welfare office this week. Mrs Don Wood and Mrs Frank Votruba and son Matthew return Des Moines tomorrow after visit for West Chester commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth White
Keith Sweet
Des Moines
O.B.S. and Friends
O.B.S
Wayland
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Union
Ainsworth
Frank Votruba
Matthew
West Chester
Iowa 79 Objectors Seek Conscientious Deferments
Des Moines report states 79 of 83,000 Iowa draft questionnaires request conscientious objector status. Objectors may serve a year in non military activities under civilian supervision with emphasis in Calhoun and Story counties each at seven cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Calhoun
Story
Dallas
Henry
Washington
British Attacks and Casualties Amid April Air Raids
The war ministry tallies 6 065 civilians killed and 6 926 seriously injured in April air raids across England with 61 listed as missing. It notes the month’s toll as among the war’s worst, except for September of last year. Meanwhile German High Command claims bomber formations hit Birmingham and other English targets, with severe shipping damage and one British plane shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Birmingham
Berlin
High Command
English
Midland
Major League Standings and Fr iday Games Summary
Standings show Brooklyn 38, St Louis 4, New York 4 at Chicago 2. Friday games list Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and New York at Chicago among others. American League leaders include Washington and Philadelphia in tight races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Casey
Heintzelman
Melton
Olson
Javery
Warneke
Philadelphia
Blanton
Cincinnati
Vander Meer
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Rigney
Chandler
Feller
Wagner
Bridges
Philate
Knott
Louis
Allen
Washane
Hudson
Ditmars Family Calls in Illness to Brighton
Mr and Mrs Harry Ditmars of Olympia Washington were summoned to Brighton for the serious illness of Albert Tracy his sister in law Mrs Ada Hollingsworth learned Dudley Gray of Chicago is in critical condition with a ruptured appendix his mother remains at his home in the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ditmars
Olympia
Wash
Brighton
Albert Tracy
Ditmars
Washington
Ada Hollingsworth
Dudley Gray
Chicago
Rebekah Lodge Plans District Meet Entertainment
Sixty lodge members met and read three membership applications. Sick list includes Mrs. Hout Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Sisk. District convention programs for Washington on June 6 urged attendance. Committees named to entertain Vast Noble Grands. officers to practice June 2. degree staff to Mt Pleasant May 29. May 25 staff practice announced. July refreshment group listed. Mother's Day program segment postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Hat
Ella Hout
Hilma Larson
O. Ek, Sisk
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Murdock
Oscar Jugenheimer
Floyd Murdock
Meredith Chance
Floyd Murphy
Jesse Campbell
Harold Walker
Charles Murdock
Charles McConnell
Counties Register Four Conscientious Objectors
Four counties list residents registered as conscientious objectors under likely wartime or draft provisions. The notice outlines registration counts by county and preserves names and statuses for record. It notes official acknowledgment and archival filing within the draft administration.
Cacao Bean Source of Chocolate and Cocoa Described
The cacao bean is grown largely in South America and is the source of chocolate and cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Washington Country Club plans summer family dinners
The Washington Country Club announces summer family night dinners begins May 29 with weekly potlucks on Thursdays when no regular dinner is held. Co chairs Mrs EK Stutsman and Mrs Lester Orr oversee committees and entertainments with many members listed for each date from May through September including guest luncheons and Wednesday women’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Country Club
Fortnightly Club Board Plans Joint Luncheon
Members of the retiring and incoming Fortnightly Club boards will meet for a 1 PM luncheon Saturday May 24 in Winga's cafe private dining room. They will discuss turnover and club details. Reservations should be made by May 23 with Rene Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fortnightly Club
Winga’s
Rene Yard
R. H. McCleery
Lincoln School
Union Dale School Closes for Year Wiener Roast
Union Dale pupils and teachers finish the year with a wiener roast marking the vacation start. Community members and families are noted visiting homes in Washington and local gatherings. Social club meetings and family visits fill the weekend with hosting at several homes including the Chalupa and Krotz households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Dale
Wilbur Chalupa
Suiday
Florang
John Rotz
Anna Krotz
Frank Florang
Washington
Charles Chalupa
Joe Krotz
Joe Chihak
Will Krotz
Elizabeth Steele
Merle
Carl Schrage
Milford Cook
Wilbur Chalupas
Krause Leads Garden Club Department in New Year
Fortnightly club garden department elected officers last evening with Mrs. A R Krause named leader and Mrs. Paul Snakenberg as assistant leader. Talks on rodents and peat moss highlighted the meeting, and plans for a June 8 flower show at the Methodist church basement were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
J. N. Irwin
Brighton
J. O. Sexton
Methodist Church
Lester Orr
M. L. MccCreedy
Ivan Rehmel
Karl Simpson
Irene Yard
A. R. Krause
Paul Snakenberg
Etha Dawson
Franklin District News May 16 Highlights and Visits
Social notes from Franklin District recount visitors and family gatherings. Mrs. Henry Sheetz and daughters on the sick list. Mrs. Dale Dunbar helped with work. various gatherings at Hoyle, Combs, Mangold, Merle Sheetz, and Mikseh homes. Ruth Brennaman graduates in Cedar Rapids. news item sparse as many ladies are away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin District
Henry Sheetz
Maxine
Roberta
Dale Dunbar
Clyde Dawson
Harold Humston
Parental Stone
Brighton
Howard Hoyle
Eva Hoyle
J. W. Combs
John
Brownwood
Texas
Bernice Sheetz
Fred Mangold
Cleo Sellars
Sigourney
Merle Sheetz
Harry Davidson
Robert Mikseh
Social Calendar Highlights Week of Meetings and Events
Community groups schedule a week of meetings and socials across town venues. Rainbow Girls meet Monday evening at the Masonic Temple. Fortnightly Club dessert party follows at Lincoln School. Wesleyan Service Guild and W.F.W. auxiliary host sessions. Bear Ball and Pythian events listed. Lincoln P.T.A. and Pythian Circle organize programs with refreshments and classroom displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALA
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
North Side Cate
Lincoln School
Wesleyan Service Guild of
M.K. Church
Anna Waggoner
W.F.W
Bear Ball
West Chester
RB. Pollock
Sara Pollock
Pythian Sisters
S P.m
K.P. Hall
Lincoln P.T.A
Lincoln
Pythian Circle
H. M. Shaver
Birthday announcements and anniversary celebration notes
Clarence Lewis Conrad turns 11 today son of Mr and Mrs Cloyee Conrad of Davenport. Harry Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs Art Anderson, also celebrates. Others born today include Mrs J L McGraw Ed Squire Fred Kupka Clifford Baker and Dale Smith. Dale is son of Mr and Mrs Milton Smith of Pleasant Ridge. Mr and Mrs Harry McCall celebrate 13 years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lewis Conrad
Cloyee Conrad
Davenport
Harry Anderson
Art Anderson
J. L. McGraw
Ed Squire
Fred Kupka
Clifford Baker
Dale Smith
Dale
Milton Smith
Pleasant Ridge
Harry McCall
Weddings and Birthdays Mark Tomorrow's Celebrations
Three couples celebrate wedding anniversaries tomorrow, Ralph and Mrs Livingston, A Crone, Robert L West, with Crone married in 1904 and West in 1940. Wanda Mae Kephart turns nine, Kathryn Hoover reaches 16, Kenneth Farrier 11, plus others observe birthdays and anniversaries tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Livingston
A Crone
Robert L. West
Wanda Mae Kephart
Orie Kephart
W. L. Duncan
William Springman
Vernon Witting
N. J. Linnenkamp
Kathryn Ann Hoover
Leo Hoover
Kenneth Farrier
Floyd Farrier
W C T U Plans Tea at Pollock Home
The West Chester W C T U will host a silver tea Tuesday at two o clock at the West Chester home of Mrs J B Pollock and Sara Pollock. Mrs Pollock heads the program and members and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
W.c-T.u
J. B. Pollock
Sara Pollock
Paraguay and Bolivia Lack Seacoast in South America
Paraguay and Bolivia are landlocked nations in South America with no direct access to the sea. Both countries rely on Patagonian rivers, ports in neighboring nations, and overland trade routes for international commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paraguay
Bolivia
South America
Missionary Society Meets With Mrs H P Wilson
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. H P Wilson. Eighteen members attended. Mrs Harry McCall led the devotionals and Mrs J E Lemmon had the prayer calendar. Mrs T A Michels reported on the Presbyterian meeting in Muscatine. Mrs F W Eastwood said their son Rev Walter Eastwood would receive his sacred theology degree June 12 in Philadelphia. Mrs Harry Dye led the lesson on Spanish Speaking Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Huvc
H. P. Wilson
Harry McCall
J. E Lemmon
T. A. Michels
Muscatine
F. W Eastwood
Walter Eastwood
Philadelphia
Harry Dye
Spanis
Mother's Day Program at O E S Ainsworth Chapter
The Ainsworth chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met in regular session with fifty members and visitors. Mrs Eva Blankeniora presided and an affiliation ceremony for Mrs Audra Pearson followed. During the program Mrs Mildred Stephens and Mrs Mary Baird presented special music and a tray luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Order O Eastern Star
Eva Blankeniora
Audra Pearson
Mildred Stephens
Mary Baird
U and I Club Plans Red Cross Sewing Event
The U and I Club, with nine members, hosted Mrs. Dill Boileau for an all day meeting. They enjoyed a covered dish luncheon, finished two comforters, and chose to begin Red Cross sewing under Mrs. Mae Dawson's umbrella, with the next meeting set for June 4 and the club picnic postponed to next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dill Boileau
Mae Dawson
Ben Coppock
Group Supper Held at Masonic Temple by Bethlehem Commandery
Members of Bethlehem Commandery and their wives enjoyed a cooperative supper last evening at the Masonic temple with about forty present. Mrs. Pearl Kennedy Mrs. Paoli Thomassen Mrs. Tom Carris and Mrs. A W Yard were the committee in charge. Dining tables were decorated with spring bouquets and after dinner hours were spent visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Woman's Society Meets at Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church met in the church parlors at 2 30 yesterday afternoon. Plans for the Junior Senior banquet on May 27 were discussed. A family night dinner honoring new members was announced for Wednesday. Refreshments followed, with Frances Sartor Fane and Edna Klein performing readings. The June meeting will be a one o'clock luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methods Church
E. Schmitt
E. E. Stutsman
ER. EK. Shannon
PB. L
Frances Sartor
Volleyball invention by William G Morgan noted
In 1895 William G Morgan the physical director at the YMCA Holyoke Mass invented volleyball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Morgan
Holyoke
Mass
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