Editorials on communism and public perception in 1948
A 1948 editorial column surveys anti communism testimony from William Z Foster and notes fears of a Soviet style government. It relays Iowa industry data on food processing and critiques Henry Wallace’s political stance while reflecting on World War II medical outcomes and public opinion in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist Party
William Z. Foster
Committee On An American Activities
Oskaloosa Herald
The
Army Medical Department
Rock Rapids
Henry Wallace
Reds
Henry
Iowa
Wallace
Button Project Drives Y Teens For Overseas Aid
Junior Y-teeners, about fifty girls, organized a button drive to collect unused buttons from homes. They aim to ship the gathered buttons to war torn regions overseas where fabric is made into garments for those in need, alleviating shortages.
Washington junior high runs world service button drive
In Washington a junior high acts as headquarters for a world service project. Anna Mae Baskett sponsors the activity while Betty Marston chairs the service committee with Donna Peters Sybil Bagge Marjorie Sowash Carla Benell Nila Kratzer and Darlene Snyder assisting. Students gather donate sort string box and ship buttons to Des Moines for overseas aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anna Mae Baskett
Betty Marston
Donna Peters
Sybil Bagge
Marjorie Sowash
Carla Benell
Nila Kratzer
Darlene Snyder
Flower Show Regulations and Classes Announced
Community flower show hosted by the Fortnightly club garden departments in the Methodist church basement opens to amateurs from Washington County. Exhibits due Friday 6 to 8 30 pm or Saturday 8 to 9 am for perishables, judging at 2 pm by Mrs. C W Opel of Muscatine with talks to follow. Admission 25 cents. under 15 free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Opel
Muscatine
Washington County
Garden Club
Rose cuttings and classroom letters unite in school project
Students submit stem specimens and leaves for a botanical display while girls nationwide compose letters to a German girl, XYZ, as part of a shared civic effort. The activity pairs plant study with outreach, reflecting school projects fostering both science and empathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xyz
Division II Rose Catalog Items Listed by Color
A local horticultural listing shows rose categories by division, grouping named Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, Palibunda, climbing roses, and other classes. Entries specify colors Red Pink White Yellow and include Rugosa Moss Roses and Old Roses with numeric identifiers.
Plant stem counts list for perennials and flowers
A numbered catalog lists various perennials with stem counts and some color or variety notes. Items include Anchusa Columbine Delphiniums Coreopsis Daisies Foxglove Hemerocallis Lilies Lupine Oriental poppy Pansies Painted Daisy Shasta Daisy Coral Bell and related counts.
Specimen Classes in Division V Shrubs Trees and Vines
The list defines division V categories for specimen flowering shrubs trees and vines including 63 Specimen-Flowering Shrub 64 Specimen Flowering Tree and 65 Specimen Flowering Vine with no additional details provided.
Division VI Men’s Competition Overview
The text notes Division VI men's competition, aligning with all prior divisions and following the same structure and rules as earlier classes. It indicates continuity of competition format and participants across divisions.
Artistic Flower Arrangements Division VII List
A list detailing categories for flower artistry including miniature, vase pairs, candle pairings, table centerpieces, sideboard designs, larger and smaller arrangements, unusual containers, fruit or vegetable displays, still lifes, and awards for peony iris rose and shrub themed works.
Division VIII Appoints Tables For Furnishings
Exhibitor appointed to supply necessary tables with the division listing a dinner table priced at 83 dollars and a luncheon table.
Thomassen announces engagement of Elaine Thomassen Lunberg
Mr and Mrs P E Thomassen announce the engagement of their daughter Elaine to Calvin D Lunberg son of Mr and Mrs Walter L Lundberg of Burnside Iowa The bride elect is a graduate of Iowa Wesleyan College and taught home economics in Boxholm schools the past year The wedding is set for early fall.
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P. E. Thomassen
Elaine
Calvin D. Lunberg
Walter L. Lundberg
Burnside, la
Thomassen
Iowa Wesleyan College
Boxholm
Social Calendar Readings and Club Meetings
Notices due by 10 am Wednesday list Rosemary club and Mrs Ray Bell events. Thursday no OES pinochle meetings until fall. Pansy Hill club meets 1:30 pm Mrs Alvin Kephart. country club cooperative dinner 7 pm. West Chester WRC 2 pm K P Hall. Past Chief's Association 8 pm Mrs Ella Miller. St James Circle 2 pm Mrs Charles Casper 808 S 4th. H J club afternoon Mrs Curtis Figgins. Fleur De Lis 2 pm Mrs John Stewart. Rural Women's club 2 pm Mrs Lou Rhodebeek. U Go 1 Go club 2 pm Mrs Claude Bain. Child Study TI 6:45 pm cooperative dinner Mrs Robert Wiley. KK C regular meeting lunch and entertainment KK C hall. Friday Women's Council of the Christian church 2 pm Fairfield Council ladies guests. All members urged to attend. Baptist Women's Missionary Society all day sewing and pot luck lunch at noon bring material to sew for children Mrs Rudie Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Club
Ray Bell
Pinochle Group
Pansy Hill Club
Alvin Kephart
Country Club
West Chester
W.R.C
Hall
Ella Miller
St. James Circle
Charles Casper
H. J
Curtis Figgins
Fleur de Lis
John Stewart
Lou Rhodebeek
U Go
Claude Bain
Robert Wiley
Kk. C
Kk. C. Hall
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Fairfield Council
Baptist Women's Missionary Society
Rudie Schmidt
Priscilla Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon Meeting
Mrs. J. O. Sexton entertained the Priscilla club at a 1:15 dessert at Mrs. Emma Barnett's yesterday. Fifteen members attended with Mrs. Howard Crozier as a guest. Members shared graduation experiences and the next gathering will be with Mrs. Alice Shaver on Tuesday, June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Sexton
Priscilla Club
Emma Barnett
Howard Crozier
Alice Shaver
May Day Tea Held By Garden Group
Garden department II met yesterday afternoon at the Y W room with 30 members and one guest, Mrs Leslie Beauchamp. Hostess was Mrs Ernest Beauchamp assisted by Mrs Ernest Enke Mrs Lee Lease and Mrs R J Williams of Crawfordsville. Mrs L L Love less conducted the business meeting and Mrs P F Whisler spoke of the coming flower show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. CC. McFadden
Homer Birney
Division IX Junior Department Best Wildflower Novelty
Competition categories include note rule 6 SS Arrangement under 12 89 Arrangement in basket 90 Arrangement over 2 81 Arrangement for living room 42 Arrangement for dining room table 93 Best wildflower novelty 94 Bird house 95 Best collection ferns 96 Miniature Rock garden.
Plant divisions bloom in Division X lineup
The list presents Blooming Plants 100, Vining Plants 101, Foliage Plants 102, with 16 percent for Caetus and succulents, indicating a categorized horticultural display.
Dutch Creek Group Hears Last Lesson at Grace Hill
Dutch Creek township homemakers met at Grace Hill community building for their final lesson of the year presided by Mrs. Nick Tinnes. Ruth Foster taught on planning, efficiency, and home management stressing a personal plan,_value sense, and use of an electric sweeper. The group discussed seasonal cleaning and financing a scholarship fund, collecting 4.60 dollars, with officers elected and refreshments served.
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Dutch Creek
Grace Hill
Nick Tinnes
Homer Mayer
Lyle Conklin
Ruth Foster County Home
Miss Foster
VFW Picnic At Sunset Park Brings Local Members Together
The VFW Post and Auxiliary hosted a garden picnic at Sunset Park with members and families including Harold Kerr Marion McAvoy Milo Steele Dave McGaffey Gerald McGaffey and Marsh Atkinson. A district meeting followed in Muscatine last Sunday with attendees from the local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. F. W. Post and Auxiliary
Sunset Park
Harold Kerr
Marion McAvoy
Daylene Kay
Milo Steele
Mike
Dave McGaffey
Joan
Gerald McGaffey
Marsh Atkinson
Raymond Glasgow
Don Knight
Bernard Weiss
Rosemary
Truman Hysell
Muscatine
Milo Steele, Jr
Dave MecGaffey
Dwight Hayes
Cleo Shockey
Joe Wehr
Don Bealer
Everett Burham
Pythian Sisters Hold Cooperative Dinner Meeting
Pythian Sisters and their families met at K. P. Hall for the regular cooperative supper the last Tuesday of the month. Guests included A. G Miller Jr of Burlington and Mrs Wylie Anderson. After supper the men played pinochle while the women visited, with Mrs Frank Shepherd, Mrs Dan Rohrer and Mrs Les Woods in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Hall
A. G Miller, Jr
Burlington
Wylie Anderson
Frank Shepherd
Dan Rohrer
Les Woods
Hersholt Reelected President of Academy
Jean Hersholt was reelected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at a board of governors meeting last night in Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Jean Hersholt
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Board of Governors
Summer Activities Planned at Meeting of YW Mixers
The Y W Mixers held a 33 member meeting with six guests modeling in a style show by Tom Duncan's store. Plans include skating, bonfires, hiking, hay rides, bike riding, and steak fry starting next Tuesday, plus a craft school trip to Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. Mixers Club
Carl Voorhees
Naomi Custer
Ruth Gardner
Mildred Whitehead
Irene Fuhr
Wieanor Swift
Tom Duncan
George Masson
de Moines
Naomi Sheetz
Helen Ayres
Plan Now For Your Winter Bouquet
A tea table displays spring flowers as Mrs. Er nest Beauchamp pours during a social gathering. the note urges readers to plan ahead for a winter bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Beauchamp
Barbara Gould
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Iowa Development Commission
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Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Ey Tits
Des Moines
C. Hawk
Plano
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
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All IN
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Elaine Thomassen
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Brown Finance Co
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Olincup Drug Store
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