Two Rainbow Girls Appointed to Grand Assembly Roles
At a Rainbow Girls meeting in the Masonic Temple two local members were named to join the grand assembly activities in Davenport on June 12 18 and 14 Mary Westphal was chosen as a page and Frances Sartor as grand choir side. An initiation is planned for June 6 with a practice May 31. Public installation Sunday added new officers and installing staff plus Rainbow pins presented to retiring Worthy Advisor Mary Westphal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Grand Assembly
Davenport
Betty Lou Sadler
Mary Westphal
Frances Sartor
Temple
Nether Hayes
Jean Hisley
Lois Humble
Charity
Betty Stewart
Hope
Jane Bicher
Phyllis Sisk
Bette Michels
Audrey Hotle
Dorothy Watson
Jane Baldrige
Georgeanne Rudiger
Jean Davis
Trent Lane
Family Reunion Held at Lewis Home on Mogray
A Monday family reunion gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Lewis home in Mogray. Guests included Mrs. Lewis sister Mrs. CarHouse of Perry, and brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. J A Pardon of Panora. Also attending were Lewis family members from Ainsworth Washington and Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Lewis
Mogray
Lewis
Car! House
Perry
J. A. Pardon
Panora
William
Ainsworth
W. E. Pardon
Brighton
Everette Lewis
Richard Disney
Richard
Retha
Una Lewis
Washington
Local Social Calendar Highlights Community Meetings
Fortnightly club general meeting 8 p.m. Lincoln school. Pythian Sisters at K.P. hall. Homemakers club Wednesday afternoon Mrs Stanley Foster. Grace Hill Ladies Aid social and guest day Community building. Methodist Junior Missionary society potluck 8 p.m. Mrs Maynard Brown 742 East Main. Bring mite boxes for admission and table service. Loyal Sisterhood postponed. St James school picnic Sunset Park two dishes and own table service. Child Study dept potluck luncheon 1 p.m. Mrs J W McBurney 628% West Main. Rolls meat dessert provided. Bring dish to pass and table service. J W Baker Relief corps 200 meeting afternoon. Memorial service planning. Country club petbuck dinner Creepi Clubhouse. Rural Women's club entertainments meeting afternoon Mrs Palmer Helden. O E S pinochle 2 p.m. Masonic Temple. Lexington circle all day potluck dinner Mrs Ross Pence. Christian Missionary and Aid meeting change date 2:30 p.m. Mrs Roy Rost. Baptist Women's Missionary society potluck luncheon 1 p.m. church. Methodist Woman's Home Missionary society 2:30 p.m. Mrs Byron Sutter 920 South Iowa Ave. Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups meet 2:30 Group 1 Mrs J Car ris Group 2 Lydia Juzeler Group 3 Mrs T S Rickey Group 4 Mrs R J Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Meners
Pythian Sisters
P.m. K.P. Hall
Homemakers Club
Stanley Foster
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Methodist Junior Missionary Society
P.m
Maynard Brown
East Main Street
Gwa
St. James School
Picnie
Sunset Park
J. W. McBurney
West Main Street
J. W. Baker Relief Corps
Country Club
Petbuck
Rural Women's Club
Palmer Helden
O.E.S
Masonic Temple Lexington Cirele
Ross Pence
Christian Missionary and Aid Meeting
Roy
Baptist Women's Missionary Society
Methodist Woman's Home
T. S. Rickey
R. J. Dawson
Loyal Sisterhood class social postponed indefinitely
The Methodist church announces the Loyal Sisterhood class social has been postponed indefinitely. The Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
SIUS
Presbyterian Cottage
Drama Dept Dinner Meeting Closes Year
The Drama department ended its club year with a dinner in the private dining room at North Side cafe. Hosts were Mrs. Thomas Carson and Katharine Kaney. A Battle of the Sexes quiz split teams of teachers and married women, with the teachers winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Thomas Carson
Katharine Kaney
T. M. Mast
Marie Landau
Marian Cover
LaDeema Wood
Lincoln School
Pearl Fishburn
Longmont
Colo
Mary Welch
Eileen Jeffrey
Eleanor Cruikshank
Clarice Meek
Henry Bailey
D. W. Dyson
Grace Fern
Alethea May
Local Birthdays Celebrated in Keota and Surrounding Areas
Mary L Marr of Keota marks 83rd birthday joining the Three Quarter Century club. Wilma Minecer of East Highland, Mrs John Witthoft, Norma Smith of Pleasant Ridge, and Melo Lasek also celebrate birthdays. Nellie Maxine Crone turns four to the delight of her parents Francis and Mrs Crone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Marr
Keota
Three Quarter Century Club
Wilma Minecer
East Highland
John Witthoft
Norma Smith
Pleasant Ridge
Melo Lasek
Nellie Maxine Crone
Francis Crone
Home Missionary Society Meeting Planned At Mrs Snider Home
Mrs. Byron Snider of 920 South Iowa Avenue will host the Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society on Friday afternoon. Mrs. T. R. Benn will lead the program starting at 2 30 p.m. Mite boxes will be opened and refreshments served after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Snider
Iowa Avenue
Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society
T. R. Benn
Morning event at 408 East Second Street
A morning event occurred at 408 East Second Street in the town of Mrs. Anha Scott. The report notes a time of 9 20 but lacks further details or context about the incident or its outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anha Scott
East Second Street
Kurt Schaefer to Speak Tonight at Lincoln School
Kurt Schaefer, German refugee and University of Iowa lecturer, will address Fortnightly Club members at Lincoln School at 8 PM. The program includes freshman Washington High School girls sextet and Mrs. Lowell Dodds of Wellman, with audience questions on postwar Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Schaefer
University of Iowa
Lincoln School
Schaefer
Scattergood
West Branch
Germany
Pertin
Washington High School
Lowell Dodds
Wellman
Europe
Riverside Socials Link Town Leaders and Club Outings
Riverside May news notes W B Lane of St Paul hosts a dinner for town officials at Riverside Methodist church parlors. Guests include Mayor Edward Yexxey and council members amid repair work on water tank and tower. Sorosis club outing to Amana colonies features inspections and dinner. South Side club hosts luncheon with Mrs Geret as hostess and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
W. B Lane
St. Paul
Ro l. Marner
William Sims
Hubert K. Doud
Alan Frost
John W. Tener
R. Marner
H. C .Rorup
Robert Smola
Harold Crees
Gerald Cress
William E Scott
Birdie Godlove
H. P. Allen
Victoria Griffin
South Side Club
Robert Geret
Freda Frank
Arthur Lorack
Elaine Gerot
Marie Bell
Fred Frank
Lexington Circle News: Thursday Meeting in Withington
The Lexington circle will hold an all day meeting Thursday at Mrs. Ross Pence's home in Withington. This shifts from the usual Wednesday schedule and includes a noon potluck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Lexington Circle
Ross Pence
Withington
Wellman Garden Club Meeting and T T T Chapter Reports
The Wellman Garden Club met with Mrs Lyall Smith on Friday with thirty two present. Officers for the coming year were elected and installed including Christina O Brien as president and Velda Dodds as press correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman Garden Club
Nellie Dorrance
E. C. Jones
P. M. Conant
E. N. Foster
T.T.T
Russell Winegarden
Martha Foster
J. M. Schlabaugh
Christina O'Brien
Anna Slabaugh
Floretta Brenneman
Roxie Durian
Mable Griggs
Velda Dodds
Gladys Durian
Margaret Schaffer
Daughters of Union Veterans Initiate One New Member
The Daughters of Union Veterans held initiation for one new member at their regular meeting in the GAR hall last evening. Mrs. R. S. Warfel, president, conducted the gathering as plans were made for Memorial Day and the memorial service next Sunday at the Presbyterian church. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterats
Gar Hall
D. of Vo
R. S&s. Warfel
Royal Holbrook Speaks at Riverside Father and Son Banquet
In Riverside May 21 about 100 men and boys attended the father and son banquet at Riverside Methodist church parlors hosted by the Better Riverside club. Cedar Rapids speaker Royal Holbrook talked for over an hour on Iowa products and manufacturers, with surprises about items made in Iowa. Rev. James P. Gookin thanked Holbrook at the close. The gathering drew many high school age boys and farm community families from Riverside and St. Mary’s areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside Methodist Church
Better Riverside Club
Ladies Aid Society
Royal Holbrook
Cedar Rapids
Iown
Holbrook
Lowa
James P. Gookin
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s
P T A School of Instruction Planned for May 28
Mrs. Glenn Haygreen announced a Washington P T A council school of instruction to be held Tuesday May 28 at Lincoln school from 9 30 to 11 45 in the morning and 1 15 to 3 30 in the afternoon. Officers and committee members from all local P T A groups are urged to attend and noon luncheon reservations can be made with Mrs. Glenn Wilson. Last night’s council meeting closed the year with twelve members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A. City Council
Glenn Haygreen
Council of Washington P.T.A
Lincoln School
P.T.A
North Side
Glenn Wilson
R. J. Patterson
George Rudiger
PTA Rummage Sale Becomes Annual Spring Event
Council members decide to make the rummage sale an annual spring event to secure funds for PTA projects and aid future initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Junior Auxiliary Members Host Mothers at Legion Rooms
Eight mothers of Junior Legion auxiliary members attended a meeting in the city hall Legion rooms with ten members present. Mary Voorhees spoke on Mothers Day origin, Gwendolyn Ramseyer on Memorial Day, Martha Downing on the memorial poppy, and Mrs. Carl Voorhees on Poppy Day. The group also planned a picnic for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Mary Voorhees
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Martha Downing
Carl Voorhees
Juffle 21 Held in Sunset Park
A Sunset Park event named Juffle 21 featured a committee including Dorothy Tanner, Dorothy Buwer, Martha Downing, and Jean Kennedy serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juffle
Sunset Park
Dorothy Tanner
Dorothy Buwer
Martha Downing
Jean Ketternedy
Halleen DeWolf and Eiverette McKay Wed in Missouri
Halleen DeWolf daughter of Mr and Mrs William DeWolf of Brighton and Everette McKay son of Mr and Mrs Charlies McKay of Washington wed in Kahoka Missouri on January 6 1940 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev J M Monroe officiating The bride wore a navy blue dress with white trimming Both families attended the ceremony The couple plan to farm near Washington after graduation from Brighton and Washington high schools respectively
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halleen DeWolf
William DeWolf
Brighton
Everette McKay
Charlies McKay
Washington
Kahoka
J. M. Monroe
Ing
McKay
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Lydia FE
Pinkham
Priday
Kellogg's
Sky Ranger
K. C. Baking Pwd
China
Farmers’ Co-operative Store
Drama Dept
Stylt
Home Missionary Society
Henry
Dad
Baby
C.A
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
W. B. Lane
D. of V
Iowa
P.T.A. School of Instruction
Eiverette McKay
Missouri
Jackie
Seersusker
Bemberg
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