VFW Auxiliary First District Holds Washington Convention
The VFW Auxiliary First District met in Washington at the K C Hall on Sunday May 16 with about 100 visitors. District councilwoman Mrs Hazel Johnson of Fairfield led the session and Mrs Daley of Burlington supervised floor work. Washington team and conductress earned praise for their excellent work and new satin uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. FF. W. Emiliary
Washington
K. C. Hall
Hazel Johnson
Ecouncil
Fairfield
Daley
Burlington
Newlyweds Are Guests at Dinner Honored by Groffs
Mr. and Mrs George F Groff hosted a Sunday dinner at home for their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Warren C Groff who recently wed Fourteen guests attended the event and the table featured pink and white tulips Four cakes were served with the celebration among the attendees Mr and Mrs Albert Walton other Groffs and relatives were present including Charles Anderson Lewis Bell Viola Esther Bell Patricia Ann and Dorothy among others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Groff
Warren C. Groff
Albert Walton
George Groff
Charles Anderson
Lewis
Charles
Viola
Esther Bell
Lloyd Anderson
Patricia Ann
George PF. Groff
Goldie
Dorothy
H. H. MecCleery
C. W. MecLaughlin
R. G. Cherry
Recipes From American Home Section 2 Submissions
Two dozen lines of home cooking from American Home list 8 to 12 recipes including Plain White Cake Lazy Daisy Cake Cherrie Salad Delight Salmon or Tuna Fish Salad Vegetable and Meat Dish Krussian Ten British Toffee Sour Cream the dish list features Mrs. Carris Thompson Moore Miller Van Meter and Dewey among others with ingredients and brief method notes for each dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home
Section
BE. C. Carris
Nellie Thompson
Fred L. Moore
H. G. Miller
B. H. van Meter
Sun
Krussian
Moore
T. W. Harwood
Claire Dewey
Social calendar items show club meetings and events
A town social page lists Rainbow Girls DeMolay dance at 8:30 pm and various department meetings in the arts, drama, and womens groups. Pythian Sisters and V F W events fill evenings. midweek clubs meet for card games, tea, and crafts at churches, country clubs, and YMCAs. a public Affairs luncheon and potluck dinners appear in the schedule.
State Convention of D V to Be Held June 20 23
The Daughters of Union Veterans met at the G A R hall with Mrs. Boyd Foster presiding. General orders were read and the state convention program for Davenport was announced. Members from Washington plan to attend as the convention runs June 20 to 23. A food sale is planned for next Saturday at the Washington cleaners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. of V
Phoebe Allen
Daughters of Union Veterans
G A. R. Hall
Boyd Foster
Davenport
Washington
The
Washington Cleaners
Della Miller
Warie Ross
Hueh Deugall
Mrs A E Palmer Hosts Family Dinner Honor Guests
Mrs A E Palmer entertained at a family dinner last night honoring Mr and Mrs Willis Peterson visitors from Long Beach California. Also present were Mr and Mrs Andy Peterson Mr and Mrs Roscoe Anderson Betty of Macatine Mr and Mrs Jesse Radda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Palmer
Willis Peterson
Lone Beach
Calif
Andy Peterson
Roscoe Anderson
Betty
Maacatine
Jesse Radda
Lexington Ladies to Meet Thursday
The Lexington Ladies Aid society will meet Thursday with Mrs. Carrie Dil and Mrs. May Smith as hostesses. The entertainment committees will be Mrs. Lizzie Young, Mrs Hita Anderson, and Mrs. Margaret Embree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Carrie Dil
May Smith
Lizzie Young
Hita Anderson
Margaret Embree
Local Birthdays and Anniversaries Highlight Community
Today marks multiple celebrations in the community including the 33rd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Al Crone and the 31st anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Livingstone. Several individuals have birthdays such as Kathryn Ann Hoover William Springman Vernon Witting and Wanda Mae Kephart with others listed for today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Crone
Kathryn Ann Hoover
Leo Hoover
Wiliam Springman
Vernon Witting
W. Duncan
Kathryn Little
Ralph Livingston
Damaged Local Notices Include Meetings and Sale Details
A fragmentary local notice lists a rummage sale near Crane's grocery and several prayer meetings. Activities include a Presbyterian prayer meeting at Mrs. J. B. Randle's home on East Madison Street, a midweek Methodist service, and a health and milk study led by Mrs. Nellie Crull with scripture references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Colle
J. B. Randle
East Madison Street
Woo. U
Dmhursday
T F. Barker
Nellie Crull
Sympathy at Work Out of Sympathy
A reflective note on sympathy and human connection. It contrasts mutual aid with individual detachment, calling cordial understanding and service the greatest benefits shared among people. The passage emphasizes social harmony as essential to mutual support.
Fortnightly Club Banquet Closes Spring Year
The Fortnightly club held its annual May banquet at the Methodist church with 115 attendees. A program featured Mrs Hugh H McCleery’s Mediterranean travelogue, music by the girls sextet, officer reports, and committee announcements for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
A. Anderson
Hugh H. McCleery
Carl J. Roberts
Helen Coffey
Lois Humble
Maxine Allen
Neta Fetters
Iola Dittmer
Lucille Mangold
Berth Dupuis
Henry C. Hull
Baptist and U P Women Plan Tea in West Chester
West Chester May tea at the Baptist and United Presbyterian church is set for Thursday at 2 30 pm. Mrs Glenn Martin chairs the serving committee and Mrs Pearl Smith leads the entertainment committee inviting all community women to attend for a social afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Bridge Club
Ralph Martin
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Carrie Dil
Mae Smith
West Chester Baptist
U P
All Women of Community
Rolah
Mra Clayde Knupp
H. HW
John Pratt
Living Lake Women
Tarry Drake Sitodes
West Chester
Baptist and
United Presbyterian
Glenn Martin
Pearl Smith
Bake Sale by Daughters of Union Veterans Saturday
The Daughters of Union Veterans announce a bake sale at Washington Cleaners this Saturday May 22 with chicken and noodles cottage cheese fresh eggs pies and cakes among other treats. Proceeds support veterans programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Washington Cleaners
Ancient Voting Methods Described in Hall Tract
The text lists three ancient voting methods: showing hands, striking weapons upon shields, and taking positions to the right or left of a line. It outlines practical ways citizens expressed preference in early assemblies.
Miss Wilma Dicks and Ross Masonholder Wed in Rock Island
Miss Wilma Dicks daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Dicks and Ross Masonholder son of Mr and Mrs Guy Masonholder both of Columbus Junction were married Saturday afternoon in the Rock Island Methodist Episcopal parsonage Rev R C Myers performed a single ring ceremony in the presence of Miss Hilda Fulton and Lloyd Edwards. The bride wore blue and tan crepe with yellow rose corsage. She is a 1937 Columbus Junction high school graduate. The couple will live on the Masonholder farm near here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Wilma Dicks
Melvin Dicks
Ross Masonholder
Guy Masonholder
Rock Island
Methodist Episcopal Church
R. C. Myers
Hilda Fulton
Lloyd Edwards
Columbus Junction High School
P. BE. O
Matilda Letts
Adelia
W. A. Norris
Waterloo
Oakland
Oakland Social Club
Anna Samuels
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V.F.W. Auxiliary
First District
MRS
Sruarest
Kaynee Oliver Twist
Klein
Klo. KO
Rainbow Girls
Drama Dept
Ruth Lemley
North
Iowa Avenue
Pythian Sisters
Ated
K. P. Hall V. F. W
K. C. Haw
Steve Stewart
Just Us Club
J. N. Dodd
North Marion Avenue
Pythian Past Chief Association
Paul Harvey
Sunshine Community Club
Henry Lunning
American Legion
K S. Wartel
Rebekah
Nemscmeedts SH
Ladies Aid Society
Lexington
S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Mole Square
N. J. Linenkamp
Olive Underwood
Robert Lowe
Kenneth Parker
Floyd Farrier
Wanda Mae Kephart
Donuiets Shrine
Crane
Methodist Church
Nimes
M. J. Cruise
R. H. McCleery
M J. Cruise
George Rudiger
Phil Weldin
J. A Porter
Irene Yard
Elsie Bratten
R. A. Hender
H. H. McCleery
J. O. Bider
J. Monddeoyrd
R. Patterson
Mary Welch
AD. N. Anwyl
W. L. Alcorm
R. H. McMeery
D. H. McLaughlin
Baptist
U. P
Rogers
Mary Pickford
Buddy Rogers
Europe
Hollywood
Mary
Wie Alm Colony
Buddy
Iowa
Southern Utilities Company
Elgin Watch
Bill
E.M. Bridges G CO
South Side Square
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