Two Best Flag Essays in Contest Published
The contest awarded 156 essays written by Washington county rural pupils. Betty Wilson of Red Brick school won first prize and Ruthmary Dunbar of Walnut school won second. The essays recount the flag’s history from Betsy Ross to the Star Spangled Banner, its symbolism, and proper display and care guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Women's Relief Corps
Betty Wilson
Red Brick School
Washington Twp
Ruthmary Dunbar
Walput School
Brighton
Privat
Philadelphia
Avel Sti
Betsy Ross
Congress
United States
John Fiske
Washington
Capitol
White House
Mort McHenry
Baltimore
Francis Scott Key
Nationa
Woodrow Wilson
Plag -Rathmary Donhar
Elizabeth Betsy Ross
Painting and Decorating Floors with Color and Texture
This guide discusses harmonizing colors across connected rooms while allowing varied tints. It highlights floor finishes from wood to linoleum and enamel options, noting fashion influences, the value of borders, and decorative floor effects achievable with simple enamel work.
Warm weather drinks and sherbet from old cookbooks
A culinary note describes cold drinks and sherbet ideas from Bess Streeter Aldrich and Mrs. Ollie Turner. It lists frappe and punch ingredients using lemons oranges pineapple grape juice and ginger ale plus a sherbet method involving syrup, fruit juices and egg whites for freezing.
Practical kitchen floor paints and furniture refinishing tips
The article discusses painting kitchen floor areas with enamel to disguise wear and outlines questions on ceiling paint blistering from grease, refinishing white pine trim, and restoring an old living room suite. It recommends washing grease, using linseed oil paints, and removing old finishes with approved removers before refinishing with shellac and enamel coats.
Turtle's Schedule On Florida Coast Reveals Predictable Nesting Pattern
A famous sea turtle along the Florida coast follows a strict annual routine. Naturalists track her arrival between evening and daylight on the same date each year. She lays eggs at a fixed spot and departs for 385 days before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Notary Public Signature in Legal Notice Explained
The notice clarifies that the abbreviation p q following a lawyer’s name signals ner quod and shows the attorney’s signature as a notary. It notes the official status comes from appointment at a specific time, with term expiration stated.
Fortnightly Bible Club Meets for Year End
The Fortnightly club Bible department held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. F. L. Wilson's home with Mrs. D. C. Boice presiding. Members recited memory verses, heard Jennie Acheson discuss Unearthing of Some Ancient Cities, and learned about the Marshalltown biennial convention and Bible study topics such as Decision Day at Sheehem Memorials and World fate. Recessional by Mrs. Ivan Rehmel and benediction closed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Wilson
D. C. Boice
Jennie Acheson
R. G. Cherry
Marshalltown
Sheehem
Ivan Rehmel
May Baskets Served to Wyman Cler and Club
The Wesleyan Home Missionary society met at Mrs. C. V. Crul’s home with Mrs. Stutsman presiding. Plans were made to avoid a candy sale. Devotional on Church Membership. Two mite box plays read by Dora Minick and Mrs. Stutsman. Refreshments by the hostess and Miss Bessie Busby. The Wyman Community club met at Mrs. John Kevans home with a short business meeting and afternoon games. May baskets provided by Mrs. Frank Courtney, Miss Gladys Courtney, Mrs. John Simmons and Mrs. Levi Simmons. Next meeting at Mrs. S. W. Carrick’s with serving committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Home Missionary Society
C. V. Crul
BK. KE. Stutsman
A. Anderson
Dora Minick
Dora Minick and Mrs. Stutsman
Bessie Busby
Frank Courtney
Gladys Courtney
John Simmons
Levi Simmons
S. W. Carrick
Ial Inston
Marietta McCoy
John Cannon
David Shontz
Community club notices and upcoming meetings in Oskaloosa
A roundup of local club events and meetings in Oskaloosa including Junior-Senior Banquet at the United Presbyterian Church, Bethel Missionary Society gathering, B and PB W breakfast, Sunshine and Kolak clubs, Just Us teaching group, a birthday house party for Miss Benz in Washington, YOM activities, Garden Club plans, Wellston Social Club, bridge party results, and notices from BE H club IA R and other local groups with dates through May 28 and June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
PB. W
Jessie Klein
Juey Benz
Charles Benz
Washington
Dorothy Libe
June Overmyer
Algona
Vere Abrams
Hedrick
Plosst
Iowa City
Lucille Harrison
Hampton
Benz
R. L. Coulter
Three Flags Awarded to Young America School
The Daughters of the Union Veterans presented a silk flag to Young America school on May 15 1931. Local history recounts three flags that have inspired district patriotism from Civil War days to World War I and II era reminders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young America School
Daughters of the Union Veterans
Young America
J. N. Phillips
Cal Nelson
Mary Eckles
Ruth Vans
Red Cross
Young Americachool
K. M. McConaughey
Daughters
Botee
Snowball Social Club Postponed to June 3
Announcement notes the Snowball Social Club meeting moved to Wednesday June 3 with Ralph Oldfield. SIS Memorial Day wreath making day set for Thursday May 28 at the Court House with patriotic organizations invited. RHSS seniors gather at the high school Thursday at 10 a.m. and pay 35 cents to committee by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Oldfield
Sis
Court House
RHSS
Prairie Flower Social Guests Near Delta Home
Mr and Mrs Frank Caywood and Mrs Arnold of Delta were weekend guests at the Ross Pence home. Mr and Mrs Roy Downs of Washington were Sunday guests with these friends and relatives with the Pence family. Mr and Mrs E L Smith were Sunday callers on Mrs Walter E oe at the hospital and also at the J W Bishop home. Prairie Flower school closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratrie Flower
Frank Caywood
Arnold
Delta
Ross Pence
Roy Downs
Washington
Pence
E. L. Smith
Walter E. Oe
Hosiital
J. W. Bishop
Prairie Flower School
Coquetry Advice and Social Notes of the Week
The New York Journal explains the fine art of coquetry with playful guidance as a picnic unfolds at noon. Vernon Doyle is welcomed as the Andersons’ new baby boy. Hattie Morgan visits Hazel Horning, and Betty Rickey Kane dines with the J F Rittenhouse household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana
New York Journalm
Vernon Doyle
Lester Anderson
Hattie Morgan
Hazel Horning
Betty Rickey Kane
J. F Rittenhouse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ranger
Rathburne
Fort Nassau
United States of America
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Cottey College
Ollie Turner
Turtle
Socueiy
VREAR
Wesleyan Home Missionary Meeting
Wyman Cler
Wyman Community Club
John Kmvans
Capetal A
Bethel Missionary Society of the
Bethel
Kethel Shalla
Sunshine Community Club
M. M. Flynn
Chas Jackson
Lecy Benz
Just Us Club
Ossie Wilcon
Yo M. C. A
Wellstan Social Club
Curtis Snyder
Hazel Strum
Miss Alorming
Alice Meek
Elliot Grayson
George Rudiger
Rudiger
Georgann
Radiger
Don
Clarice Meek
Richard McCleery
Miss Alice Meek
Francis Minick
Shirley Clark
BE. H. Club
Stars and Stripes
Burlington
Art and Community House
James Fitzgerald
Sioux City
C. A. Speer
CRE Reserve Advisors
Mary Mickey
Walnut
Navajo Cink
D. J. Patterson
Mdna Merver
Ann Christian
Helen McCleery
A. A. Vinz
Elizabeth Sherman
Warrier Barrett
Verhodual Aid Society
Unit 4
Noo
Morgan Taft
Duke
Ley
Mathew Nelson
John Vincent
A. G. Duke
J. Long
Alex Roberston
James Mekles
Berdinand Marie
Lambert
Mathew Donahey
Morgan dPhart
Wervasns
B.C. Cherry
James Eckles
Willis Nelson
Richard Patterson
Mathew Nelson Alee
Patterson
We. Donovan
Mere
Lizzie Cherry
Mes
Frank Pringle
C Cvil
Young Ameria
Ghven
Grahams Department
Prairie Flower
Martha Thrasher
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