Auxiliary of V.F.W Names Committees
The Veterans of Foreign War auxiliary met at the K C hall with Mrs. Kathryn Longer acting as president in Angela Shucx’s absence. One candidate was initiated. Plans were made for the district convention at K C hall May 25 and Memorial day decor. committee and four standing committees were named. Yelen Walker Bernice Snyder and Ethel Burham were named to assist the Woman's Relief Corps in school programs. A joint social with the post was planned for May 27 with Lucy McGaffey Tina Holt and Hattie Swift on the committee. A shower of gifts was given to Dorothy McGaffey who will wed next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Hall
Yelen Walker
Bernice Snyder
Ethel Burham
Woman's Relief Corps
Post
Lucy McGaffey
Tina Holt
Hattie Swift
Dorothy MccGaffey
Good mending yarn may be ob tained by unraveling the tops of stockings
A brief note suggests a method to obtain sewing yarn by carefully unraveling the tops of stockings for reuse. This practical tip reflects frugal everyday craft practices.
Susannah Girls Missionary Society Wiener Roast
The Susannah Girls Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a wiener roast yesterday at 4 30 PM at the outdoor fireplace in the Platsman yard. Elaine Thomassen filled in as vice president in the president's absence, and the group voted to send a representative to the Pioneer Institute in Mt Pleasant in July. Henrietta Stewart led the worship service with a lesson in four stories by JoAnn Ross, Geraldine Bartow, Maranda Martin and Shirley Brown. The next meeting is scheduled for June 17 with a banquet at the Methodist church dining room to honor members mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Girls Missionary Society
the Methodist Church
E. E. Stutsman
Platsman Yard
Elaine Thomassen
Jean Applegate
Pioneer Institute
Mt. Pleasant
Henrietta Stewart
Social Calendar Highlights Women Groups Week Schedule
Lincoln P. 3A hosts 7:30 p.m. program in the community room with refreshments and displays. Country Club holds family night dinner at 6:45 p.m. Winga's cafe hosts 1 p.m. luncheon for Child Study. Rural Woman’s Club meets 1 p.m. to sew Red Cross items. W. J. club afternoon hosted by Mrs. Proby. Women’s Republican Club of Washington County meets 2:30 p.m. in G.A.R. hall. Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society holds 1 p.m. luncheon at Baptist church. Independent Club 2 p.m. Women’s Council of Christian Church meets. bring an old hat. Silver tea and officer election. Wesleyan Home Missionary Society hosts cooperative supper at 6:30 p.m. Bring table service. Presbyterian Ladies Aid meetings with multiple groups at 2:30 p.m. 19th Century Club luncheon at 1 p.m. Hebner cabin lunch at the river. Fortnightly Club board meets at 10 a.m. North Side cafe, reservations via Irene Yard. Junior Missionary Society of U.P. Church at 2 p.m. features Bible Baseball and refreshments.
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Lincoln P
Community Room of
Lincoln
Winga’s
Rural Woman's Club
Frank Pringle
Red Cross
H. J
William Proby
Woman’s Republican Club
Washington County
G.A.R. Hall of Court House
Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
Baptist Church
Howard Messer
John Shebeck
Independent Club
Robert Wiley
Manton Hebner
Hebner
North Side
Irene Yard
Junior Missionary Society of U.P. Church
U.P. Church
Why some dog names reflect their breed origins
The Chow Chow name traces to a Chinese word for food, once an article of consumption. Terriers derive from the French terre meaning earth, reflecting their digging heritage. The Newfoundland’s name comes from its origin province, a pattern shared by many breeds.
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Earth
Newfoundland
Florence Stout Weds Lowell Park in Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Lafe Stout of West Chester announce the marriage of their daughter Florence V to Lowell Park son of Mr and Mrs Harry Park of Sigourney. The ceremony took place April 20 1941 and the couple reside at Kendleton apartments 1611 First Ave Cedar Rapids.
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Lafe Stout
West Chester
Florence V
Lowell Park
Harry Park
Sigourney
Park
Kendleton Apartments
First Ave
Cedar Rapids
Invite Garden Club to Flower Show in Muscatine
Members of the Garden department of the Fortnightly club have received an invitation to attend a Flower show in Muscatine tomorrow afternoon and evening. The Garden club of Muscatine is sponsoring the show at First Presbyterian church from one to nine o clock. Coca Cola slides on flower arrangement will be shown at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon and eight o'clock in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Garden Club of
First Presbyterian Church
Birthday and Anniversary Greetings From Local Families
John Harry Donaldson turns one, Terry Dean Tucker also one, Nellie Maxine Crone five, Blaine Goff nine. Nellie, Blaine, and others celebrated, including Norma Smith and Wilma Mincer. James Allen of Columbus Junction marks 25th wedding anniversary, Homer Godwin 14th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harry Donaldson
Harry Donaldson
Terry Dean Tucker
Edwin Tucker
Nellie Maxine Crone
Francis Crone
Blaine Goff
Maynard Goff
John Witthoft
Harry H. Payne
Wilma Mincer
East Highland
Mela Lasek
Norma Smith
Norma
Milton Smith
Pleasant Ride
James Allen
Columbus Junction
Homer Godwin
P. E. O. Sisterhood Picnic Supper Opens Spring Meeting
Columbus Junction reports Chapter CX of the P. E. O. Sisterhood held its final spring meeting at Columbus Chautauqua park after a 6:36 picnic supper. President Lenore Newnam announced the annual state convention in Mason City last week. regular meetings resume on Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Lenore Newnam
Mason City
Flower Show Divisions and Classifications by Garden Club
The Fortnightly Garden Department announces a June 3 flower show at Kirst Methodist basement. Exhibitors enter under eight divisions with criteria for stems, color, and named varieties. judging by Mrs. Clay Harshbarger of Iowa City. Public excluded during judging. committee led by Mrs. Lester Orr lists 103 classes and arrangements across divisions, including roses, irises, lilies, perennials, annuals, and artistic table displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Department
Kirst Methodist Church
Clay Harshbarger
Iowa City
Lester Orr
Earl Simpson
Ivan Rehmel
Irene Yard
M. L. McCreedy
Brighton
Brighton Alumni Banquet Welcomes Class of 1941
Brighton May 20 The annual alumni banquet was held Thursday evening at the Methodist church with 75 present. Jerry Johnson, president, welcomed the class of 1941. Mildred Helmick gave a prophecy for the class, followed by Supt. H Messer introducing the class members. An interesting program followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
the Methodist Church
Jerry Johnson
Mildred Helmick
H. ©. Messer
New Officers Elected At Cedar Rapids Meeting
A letter from Ralph Davison of Cedar Rapids was read. The following new officers were elected for next year: president Betty Jean Hoskins, vice president Jack Dunbar, secretary Roger Stannard, treasurer Rhua Helmick. The toast program was followed by a song and the younger members attended the dance at Carroll Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Davison
Cedar Rapids
Betty Jean Hoskins
Jack Dunbar
Roger Stannard
Rhua Helmick
Carroll Hall
Gentlemanly conduct quote on disagreement
A remark defining a gentleman as one who can disagree without being disagreeable. The line emphasizes composure and civility in argument rather than confrontation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
V.F.W. Names
Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary
K.C. Hallo
Kathryn Longer
Angela Shucx
Carr's Market
Barclay’s
Florence Stout
Garden Club
Evening Journal
the Evening Journal
Tris
Digitalis
Gaillardia
Ment
Washington
Pacific Northwest
Spokane
Grand Coulee Dam
Seattle Tacoma
Mt. Rainier
Mt. Baker
Olympia Peninsula
Puget Sound
Hood Canal Fjord
San Juan Islands
British Columbia
Alaska
California
Colorado
Canada
W.C. Bell
Washington, Towa
Esure
Paw
Voises
Nelly Don
Ann Foster
L’aigion
Mynette
Marie Dressler
O Gay Gibson
Janette Juniors
Princess Peggy
Rothschild’s
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