Decoration Day show at State Theatre draws crowd
Ida Cavender spent yesterday with friends in Burlington for a Decoration Day program at 2:30 PM with continuous events. Twenty-first district social news covers visits by Lyle Zehr in Wayland, Stella Latechem and J E Lemmon returning from a motor trip via Berea Kentucky and Nashville Tennessee, and Lynn Mahannah visiting from Quincy Illinois at Willis Ross home. Local commerce notes urge school book returns to Nicola and Harmon Book Store with cash or credit. Lagomarcino Grape’s Paul L. Hurd contributed $10 to Mary McConnell, a Birds Eye peach contest winner. Republican Wm Beardsley plans a Saturday evening speech at Central Park bandstand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Hurd
Frozen Foods
Lagomarcino- Grape Company of
Burlington
Washington
Mary McConnell
Memorial Day Weekend Visits Reported Across Communities
Local residents plan Memorial Day activities and visits with relatives across Iowa and nearby states. June Knotek travels from Chicago for the weekend at her parents’ home. the Harvey family plans a Washington relocation. many attend graduations and local events at State Theatre Central Park and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Knotek
Chicago
Mrs
Joe Knotek
Community Club Schedules and Society Notices
Notices list events for the Baptist Women Missionary Society sewing and luncheon, Sunday Saddle Club ride at Glen Thompson's with unloading area, D A R annual meeting Tuesday afternoon, Navajo club and Merry Makers club meetings on Wednesday, Harmony club postponed to June 9. Details include host names Mrs F R Mauthe Mrs F L Broadgate and Mrs Irvin Bomber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Women’s Missionary Society
Rudie Schmidt
Glen Thompson's
Navajo Club
F. L. Broadgate
Merry Makers Club
Irvin Bomber
Harmony Club
Crone Weeks Engagement Set for June 27
Mr and Mrs Al Crone announce the engagement of their daughter Gerldine to Richard L Weeks, son of Mr and Mrs Dewey Weeks. The wedding will be Sunday evening June 27 at the Washington Baptist church in a candlelight ceremony at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Crone
Gerldine
Richard L. Weeks
Dewey Weeks
Washington Baptist Church
Indian Creek Club Meeting Reports Small Turnout
The Indian Creek club met with Mrs. F Farrier on Wednesday with 11 members and seven children present. Roll call answered with What Book I Like Best. Next meeting set with Mrs. Gladys Farrier on June 9. Mr and Mrs Melvin Houck hosted Mr and Mrs Norman White for dinner. The Crawfordsville Methodist church Young Adult class and High School group heard Mr Bauer of Wesleyan College speak on Marriage at Sunday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Club
F. Farrier
Gladys Farrier
Melvin Houck
Mrs
Norman White
Crawfordsville
Club Reporter Notes Local 4-H Bake Sale Plans
Mrs Charles Wilsons Small Fry group grows to 60 members and hints of Mrs Maxwell homemade french dressing at Headliners 4-H bake sale on June 5. Mothers dusting decorations from the Junior-Senior banquet. Federated church of West Chester plans a Mother-Daughter banquet. Walter Rich of Young Adult class and Mr and Mrs John Barnhart are listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Mrs. Maxwell
The
Federated Church of West Chester
Walter Rich
Crawfordsville
Birthday greetings for Irene Coffman and others
A list of birthday celebrants includes Irene Coffman near West Chester Mrs Roy Bauer Edward Sorrell LaVonna May Birdsell Gail Jean Schillig Loyal Banks Mrs Herbert Campbell Mae Sojka Mrs Wayne Testroet Peoria Ill Harry Ramseyer and daughter Gwendolyn plus four year old Michael John Putman four year old Joan Russell and five year old Jackie Huber born today with wishes for happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Coffman
Roy Bauer
Near West Chester
Edward Sorrell
LaVonna May Birdsell
Gail Jean Schillig
Loyal Banks
Herbert Campbell
Mae Sojka
Wayne Testroet
Peoria
Ill
Harry Ramseyer
Gwendolyn
Michael John Putman
Maurice Putman
Joan Ethel Russell
John Russell
Brighton
Jackie Lee Huber
Eloise Huber
Merry Maker's club hosts Sunset Park wiener roast
The Merry Maker's club held a wiener roast and potluck supper at Sunset Park with about thirty attendees including members and their families. After supper children played and the older folks visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Maker's Club
Sunset Park
Birth of Daughter Mary Ophelia Benson in Princeton NJ
Word was received of the birth of a daughter, Mary Ophelia, to Mrs. Ed Benson of Princeton New Jersey. The baby joins two siblings, Barbara and Eddie. Mrs. Benson is formerly Barbara Miller of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin Black
Sigourney
Washington
Columbus Junction
M. Black
Benteco
Mary Ophelia
Ed Benson
Princeton
New Jersey
Barbara
Eddie
Benson
Barbara Miller
Tri-District Meeting of American Sunday School Union at Davenport
The American Sunday School Union schedules its tri-district meeting in October at the First Presbyterian Church in Davenport. Rev. Jacob Dexoning of Washington will serve as host missionary for the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sunday School Union
Davenport
First Presbyterian Church
Jacob Dexoning
Washington
Past Chiefs To Fill Chairs at Meeting
Twenty six members of the West Chester Pythian Sisters met Tuesday evening for their regular meeting at the hall. Officers present included Gladys Ladehoff and Retha Hough with others filling chairs. Altruistic work totaled 141.50. Next meeting will have past chiefs filling officers chairs and charter members answering roll call. Memorial day program planning was assigned to Laura Orr and Eloise Statler. Refreshments were provided by Florence Woodford and Irene Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Gladys Ladehoff
Retha Hough
Betty Eckles
Mldred Statler
Irene Hotle
Laura Orr
Francis Bauer
Dorothy Thrapp
Eloise Statler
Florence Woodford
Irene Anderson
Frances Bauer
Hazel Argo
Cooperative Dinner at Wiley Home Ends Child Study I
A cooperative dinner marked the final meeting of Child Study I at Mrs. Robert Wiley’s home. Eighteen members and four guests attended with Spring flowers, quar ter tables, and a program led by Mrs. Richard Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wiley
Harry Donaldson
Charles Wiley
Don McClure
Robert Buck
Albert Mills
George Kerr
Richard Stewart
J. Griffith
Duane Griggs
Paul Horak
E. G. Humm
Dale Booth
Reception Honors 35th Anniversary in Webster Iowa
A Sunday May 23 reception at the Edgar Mather residence in Webster honored a couple’s 35th wedding anniversary. Luncheon was served and gifts accepted in the early afternoon. Relatives from Iowa and nearby states attended to extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Mather
Webster
Iowa
Cub Pack Meeting Report At Local Y
A Cub Pack meeting was held Thursday night at the Y with all dens represented. thirty four boys attended with den mothers chiefs and others bringing the total near twice that. Joe Cochran and Harold Jarvis led the evening prompting each den to present a stunt. Rev George Kerr spoke for the sponsoring ministerial association. Yellow delicious apples were served. Next meeting will be a picnic at Sunset Park with Cubs den mothers dads and parents attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cochran
Harold Jarvis
George Kerr
Ministerial Association
Sunset Park
Hospital admissions and births report fragmented
Yesterday admitted patients include Mrs John Gamon route 1 at surgical unit and Mrs Clarence Zieglowsky in Ainsworth. Today Mrs M L Reeves Des Moines undergoes tonsillectomy. Frances Pickerring Pleasant Plain scheduled for surgical. Births noted for Mr and Mrs John with details incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gamon
Clarence Zieglowsky
Ainsworth
Surgical
M. L. Reeves
Des Moines
Frances Pickerring
Pleasant Plain
Jolly Eights Honor Isabell Combs Booth Wedding Tea
Mrs Duane White entertained at a potluck for Isabelle Combs Washington whose marriage to Melvin Booth West Chester had been announced. Guests from the Jolly Eights group included Mr and Mrs Leland Sheetz Keota Mr and Mrs Werner Lowry Washington Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson Ainsworth Mr and Mrs John Combs Washington and James Combs Washington. The group presented a cooperative gift to the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane White
Ainsworth
Isabelle Combs
Washington
Melvin Booth
West Chester
Leland Sheetz
Jimmy
Keota
Werner Lowry
Charles Thompson
John Combs
Johnny
James Combs
Miss Combs
Janet
Joe
Charles Fuhr
Genceo
Ill
Joe DeLaurentiis
Trumansburgh
New York
Merle Telford
Birthday Party for Edward Brinton’s Seventh Birthday
Edward Brinton hosted a Thursday birthday party at his home on May 24 with friends from the area. Guests included Jane Walton, Patty Sorrell, Dennis Sorrell, Catherine Crone, John Cruise, Teddy Bailey, Eleanor Bailey, Kent Klopfenstein, Joe Richards, Ester Brinton and Barbara Brinton as they enjoyed games, gifts, ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brinton
Lyle Brinton
Edward
Jane Walton
Patty Sorrell
Dennis Sorrell
Catherine Crone
John Cruise
Teddy Bailey
Eleanor Bailey
Kent Klopfenstein
Joe Richards
Ester Brinton
Barbara Brinton
Miscellaneous Gifts Given at Shower at Victor Stacy Home
Friends of bride to be Lucille Roth gathered Wednesday evening for a miscellaneous shower at the Victor Stacy home. Hostesses were Donna Eichelberger Dorothy Roth Mrs Ellis Leichty and Mrs Warren Lewis. The color theme was green white and yellow with a window seat decorated by twisted streamers and a miniature bride doll. Favors included old fashioned candlestick holders and a match reading Its a match Lucille and Edwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Roth
Victor Stacy
Donna Eichelberger
Dorothy Roth
Ellis Leichty
Warren Lewis
Lucille
Edwin
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Meet at Community Building
Grace Hill Ladies Aid met at the community building with ten members present. Mrs. Paul Harvey opened with scripture and prayer, read minutes, and roll call was answered with a Song of Solomon verse. They voted for a red kitchen ceiling, noted the flag ceremony, and planned June 9 for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Paul Harvey
Ed Libe
Lyle Hayes
Eugene Enge
Hayes
Junior Youths Have Evening at Church
The Methodist church youth group in Crawfordsville GA gathered on the school lawn Friday evening. Outside games filled the dusk before moving to the church basement for more activities. Entertainment was coordinated by Dorothy Schaeffer Phyllis Anderson and Wendell Wilson with refreshments managed by James Bloomquist and Ronald Robertson. Various youths and adults attended including Joyce Suter Luella Rathmell Margery Cherryholmes Janice Chenney Ivan Wilson and several residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church of
Crawfordsville
Dorothy Schaeffer
Phyllis Anderson
Wendell Wilson
James Bloomquist
Ronald Robertson
Joyce Suter
Luella Rathmell
Margery Cherryholmes
Janice Chenney
Ivan Wilson
Harley Bloomquist
Kenneth Cherryholmes
Raymond Robertson
First Chilean National Congress Opens to Form Republic
The first national congress of Chile, comprising 46 members, met in its opening session on July 4 1811 to establish the new republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnile
Chile
Dismissed Today Mrs Rotenburger Ringworth and Combs
A Maryboro family notice states Mrs Paul Rotenburger of Ringworth and her daughter Combs were dismissed today at 6 50 p m from Route 4 service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Paul Rotenburger
Ringworth
Combs
Pinochle Night at Past Chief Meeting Honors Latent Scores
The Pythian Past Chief Association met with Ella Miller last evening. After the business, ladies played pinochle with high score going to Goldie Mayo and then Gladys Hoover, traveling to Carrie Reinert. Hostess provided refreshments. Next meeting with Bessie Harvey set for June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Past Chief Association
Ella Miller
Goldie Mayo
Gladys Hoover
Carrie Reinert
Bessie Harvey
Church Circle Meets at Mrs Casper Home
The St. James circle gathered yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Casper with ten members and Father Corcoran present. Mrs. Clem Adam chaired the meeting. after business the group enjoyed cards and social time assisted by Mrs. Barth and Mrs. Bopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Circle
Charles Casper
Father Corcoran
Clem Adam
Casper
W. P. Barth
Emma Bopp
H. J. Club Meets at Curtis Figgins Home
The H. J. club met yesterday afternoon with 12 members three honorary members and a guest Mrs Bessie Figgins present. The business meeting was conducted by Mrs Schnoebelen president. A new member Mrs Elsie Malicky was welcomed into the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Curtis Figgins
Bessie Figgins
Schnoebelen
Elsie Malicky
Roth and Swartz Endruber to Wed June 6
Miss Roth and Edwin Swartz Endruber announce their wedding set for June 6. The brief notice notes the couple's upcoming marriage and shared names.
Phyllis Tschantz Honored With Two Showers
In Wayland on May 28 Phyllis Tschantz a bride of next month was honored with two preligned showers. The first at the home of Mrs. Ray Good featured games and gifts amid a yellow and white color scheme. A second pre nuptial gathering at the Lloyd Alliman home hosted senior class girls and relatives with advice and more gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Phyllis Tschantz
Ray Good
Dale Goode
Dolores Alliman
Mary Frances Keith
Lloyd Alliman
Alfred Keith
Andy Tschantz
Dave Richard
Alliman
Shirley Tschantz
Dolores
Phyllis
Roger
Bunco Groups Hosts Afternoon Session and Luncheon
The club held Bunco at four tables in the afternoon. Mrs. James Shalla won the high score while Mrs. Everette Cox had the low. Mrs. Elsie Malicky earned traveling score. A luncheon followed, served by Mrs. Figgins assisted by Mrs. Hubert, Mrs. Malicky, and Mrs. George Shalla. Mrs. Harold Strum June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shalla
Everette Cox
Elsie Malicky
Figgins
Hubert
Malicky
George Shalla
Harold Strum
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Wilson
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Ida Cavender
State Theatre
Lyle Zehr of
Stella Latechem
J. E. Lemmon
Berea
Nashville
Tenn
Lynn Mahannah
Quincey
Willis Ross
R. H. Mahannah
Nicola & Harmon Book Store
Wm. Beardsley
Central Park
W. J. Kritzman
Sordens
Walter Harvey
Muscatine
Floyd Maxwell
Harveys
Dale Sheetz
Baby
State of Washington
Murphy
Sheetz
Tom Murphy
Wes Engle
E. A. Glasgow
Rock Island, Ill
Marjorie Godlove
W. J. Knupp
Sioux City
Marian
Ruth Bridges
Knupp
Ledger’s
Geraldine Crone
W. L. Rukgaber
Lillian Crone
Donna Lins
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Denver
Estes Park
Pittsburgh
S. W. Kasters
Mr. Kaster
Kate Kaster
Gladys Kaster
Mediapolis
Ethel Gray
Claire
Clive
J. S. Mangold
Cotter
William Beardsley
R. A. Jones
Mr. Jones
Besse Jones
D.A.R. Annual Meeting
F. R. Mauthe
G. Crone
R L. Weeks
Ae Magi
Eyelet Balis Te Wim
Rothschild's
Merry Maker’s Club
Wiley Home
GO. V. Crull
John W. Leh
Luther Cram
Ed Nelson
Howard Darnell
Carl Nelson
Joe Nelson
Charles Carrike
Edward Kauffman
James Rominger
Junior Rominger
Myr
Richard Rominger
Lester Rominger
Ora Garman
Luther Garman
Ottumwa
Richard Keifer
John Ruggles
Harper
Glenn Slomaker
Lee Tadelack
Lancaster
Missouri
Joe Mather
Jim Mather
John
Jolly
M. Booth
Grace Hill Ladies
Jugenheimer Standard
Armory
Miss Roth
Edwin Swartzendruber
P. Tschantz
Champ
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