Local Social Notes From Des Moines Visitors and Shop Specials
Mrs. William Brammer of Des Moines visits her mother Mrs Steck while Ruth Foley arrives from New York to visit E R Palmer and family. Frances Drakes and Cecilia Kron stay with John Knoteks. Walter Anderson and family from Durant visit in town. School books may be turned in now with cash or credit at Nicola Harmon Book Store. Others travel to Peoria for a new grandchild. Special sale at Nicola Harmon on washable arch support Keds from 1.49 to 2.19. Weekend visits include Beatrice Butterbaugh and Marion Cherwinker from Des Moines. Ethel McCreedy and butter winners noted at Speedway Food Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicola & Harmon Book Store
Beatrice Butterbaugh
Marion Cherwinker
Des Moines
Miss Butterbaugh
Stella Palmer
Miss Cherwinker
T T T Holds Its Spring Luncheon in Wayland
Local Chapter 1 of T T T met for its annual spring luncheon at Mrs. Ronald Roths home with 28 members seated at three tables. Officers including National officer Mrs Eda Boshart attended. prizes awarded after a bridge and pinochle session. Dorcas Society hosted May meeting at Mennonite church with devotion, missionary notes, Bible women article, and a social hour. Mr and Mrs R C Sodergren attended funeral in Salinas for brother in airplane crash. brother is killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Ronald Roth
Dorcas Society
Mennonite
Jacob Eicher
Joe Good
Omer Roth
Thurlowe Meyers
Cora Stierer
Alice Boller
A. B. Magdefrau
J. Graber
Don Meyers
County 4H Rally Day features foreign students speakers
Four foreign students from the University of Iowa will speak at the County 4H Rally Day on Wednesday June 2 at Lincoln school. The event features a World Friends theme with 4H members and their mothers attending and various program items from Cedar Clippers to the Dutchettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Isabelle Combs
4H Girls
Lincoln School
Bhagwat P. Singh
India
Kwei-ling Wang
China
Peter Grammatiopoulos
Greece
Charles Kin
Burma
Europe
America
Miss Combs
Cedar Clippers
4H Maidens
West Point Club
Marion Maids
Joe H. Jones
Washington County Farm Bureau
Rosamund Sojka
Lucille Gault
Myrna Reeves
Patty McDowell
Memorial Day Honors Across Europe And U S
Memorial Day observances honor fallen soldiers in Europe and the United States. President Roosevelt’s memory is remembered with a floral anchor. tributes in Italy France Belgium salute the dead and celebrate liberty and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Truman
White House
Williamsburg
Italy
U.S. Military Cemetery
Castel Fiorentino
Florence
Geoffrey Keyes
Austria
France
Jefferson Caffery
Solers
Suresnes
Dinant
Belgium
Lucius D. Clay
U. S
Europe
Russia seeks U S agreement after Byrnes remarks
Rock Hill South Carolina May 31 Former Secretary of State James F Byrnes said Russia may want a peace agreement with the United States following recent talks He added the Soviets will push only as far as democracies permit them and that talks with Moscow are possible when conditions allow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Hill
S. C
James F. Byrnes
Russia
Byrnes
Winthrop College
Sec
Fliers Breakfast in Moline Hosts Cessna Flight
Bishop Simon Gingerich attended ordination services for Max Yoder in Wellman on Sunday. The morning included a Cessna flight by Fliers during the Moline breakfast event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Simon Gingerich
Wellman
Max Yoder
Committee Has Woman Trouble
Washington May 31 UP The House Judiciary Committee weighs a proposed constitutional amendment promising equality of rights regardless of sex. Despite 25 years of discussion, lawmakers and experts are divided on its value and effect. The measure gains attention from Katharine St. George and faces further review next Tuesday as women groups split on its merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
United States
Congress
House
Katharine St. George
N. Y
Judiciary Committee
Eight Iowa Residents Die in Memorial Weekend Accidents
United Press reports eight deaths across Iowa over the Memorial weekend. The toll includes five highway crash victims and three fire fatalities. Among the cited victims are Mrs. Sarah Hansen of Ruthven who was ejected in a crash at Lost Island state park and Alvin Knicker of Everly with his daughters Karen and Connie in a two story apartment fire. Des Moines residents Elmer Martineau and Macie Moore are linked to a fatal collision at a crossing and subsequent drag. Funeral services are noted for Hartley victims and Everly fire casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Iowa
Sarah Hansen
Ruthven
Vear
Harley
Lost Island State Park
Martineau
Macie B. Moore
Des Moines
Clarence Harrison
Rock Rapids
Cora Killen
John Hinrichs
Carlisle
Hartley
Everly
Clay County
Alvin Knicker
Karen
Connie
Milk Provides Substantial Daily Nutrition Per Glass
A quart of milk four glasses supplies about the daily needs of an average man with calcium at 100 percent plus, riboflavin 82 percent, phosphorus 67 percent, protein 49 percent, vitamin A 30 percent, thiamin 22 percent, calories 22 percent, vitamin C 19 percent, niacin 6 percent, and iron 3 percent.
Soybean Oil Dominates Shortening Margarine Feed Use
Soybean oil provides 53 percent of vegetable oils for shortenings and 44 percent for margarines. It supplies 64 percent of all oilmeat proteins fed in producing the nation s livestock hogs and poultry.
Diplomacy Row Over War of Nerves Contested
Byrnes rejects Stalin’s approach as “in bad taste” and warns that Americans will not be provoked. He notes the U.S. will seek settlement and declares that neither Soviet pressure nor news-service stunts will shake resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retary
Byrnes
Josef Stalin
Harold Stassen
Henry Wallace
Engagement announced for Eva Stevens and Fred Bickhart
Rev and Mrs W J Stevens announce the engagement of their daughter Eva to Fred Bickhart son of Rev and Mrs F C Bickhart of Los Angeles California. The wedding is set for July 21.
Birthday greetings for local residents on multiple occasions
Mrs. Frank Sickles Inez Schoonover Stanley Zager and 8. T. Rickey celebrate birthdays. Mrs. Don Curtis and Randy N Wittmer are honored as well as Larry Kent Kindig. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark mark their third wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Frank Sickles
Inez Schoonover
Stanley Zager
8. T
Tom) Rickey
Don Curtis
Randy N. Wittmer
David Wittmer
Burlington
Larry Kent Kindig
Lloyd Kindig
Wayland
Robert Clark
Calendar Notices Abbreviated Schedule for Local Groups
Calendar items list D A R meeting Y W Mixer skating party Pythian Sisters and other clubs with times and hosts. Harmony club postponed to June 9. Just Us group and Ladies Golf Luncheon details include contact names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
F. R. Mauthe
Y. W
Smith's
Pythian Sisters
KK. P. Hall
Kalona Graduates Take Weekend Trip to Chicago
Kalona May 29 Kalona graduates toured Chicago with Superintendent and Mrs H V Barnum as chaperones. They rode Bee Line bus visited the Board of Trade building Lincoln Park Zoo Ellis Memorial Chicago University campus Jackson Park Statue of Time Science and Industries building Brookfield Zoo and a Comiskey Park ball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Chicago
H. V. Barnum
Board of Trade
Lincoln Park Zoo
Ellis Memorial
Chicago University Campus
Jackson Park
Statue of Time
Science and Industries
Brookfield Zoo
Comiskey Park
Waneta Schenk
Don Maas
Dora
Dortha Sleichter
Zacha Fry
R. S. Fry
G. M. Fry
Buckeye
Ariz
A. E. Sands
Ainsworth
H. V. Beck
Ottawa
Kans
O. C. Snair
Katona
M. N. Adams
Mercy
Iowa City
Sharon Hill Cemetery
Relief Corp and Children
Stanley Vodicka
Milton Hollingshead
Social Hour Club Holds Friday Meeting at Crawfordsville
The Social Hour club of Crawfordsville met Friday with Mrs. Cleo Fletcher presiding and all members except two. The afternoon featured social time and needlework. Hostess with Mrs. Max Mitchell served refreshments. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Donald Blankenhorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Cleo Fletcher
Clyde Huston
Lee Lease
Max Mitchell
Donald Blankenhorn
Crawfordsville Social News Highlights May 25
Mrs J A Raymond reports a Sunday gathering with Mr and Mrs J B Orris and children at Clarence Hering home. The Howell and Allen households hosted visits at the Junction and station agent duties were performed by P D Allen. Bob Lowe returned from California and visitors included Mrs June Warden from Galesburg and the Menefee family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Raymond
Crawfordsville
J. B. Orris
Vivian
Jim Weldon
Williamsburg
Clarence Hering
Paul D. Howell
Junction
P. D. Allen
J. L. Howard
H. B. Cheney
Bob" Lowe
California
June Warden
Galesburg
Henry Menefee
Jess Raymond
Marjorie
al Raymond
Kyle Orris
Dorothy
Ralph
Hoben-Ohlensehlen Wedding at Columbus Junction Church
Betty Hoben and Ardery E. Ohlensehlen wed in a 1:30 p.m. ceremony at the Methodist church in Columbus Junction officiated by Rev. J. B. Pooley. Attendants included Mrs. Frank Seidler and Vernal Ohlensehlen with a 60 relative and friend reception and a three tiered cake. The couple will reside in Davenport after a Denver trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Betty Hoben
James R. Hoben
Ardery E. Ohlensehlen
Martin Ohlensehlen
Davenport
J. B. Pooley
Jean Bieri
Robert Fulton
S. Sgt
Frank Seidler
Harvey Maxson
Vernal Ohlensehlen
Fisther Skubal
Virginia Pilcher
Lucille Bieri
Leland Bell
Everett Orris
Randall Hoben
Earl Bailey
Ohlensehlen
Denver
Markets Move Through Memorial Weekend Visits
Mrs. George Meier of Kansas City Kansas City visiting sister Mrs. Harry Bishop and family. George Reed and daughter Edith of Keokuk traveled to Washington for the Memorial Day weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parker and son Terry of Burlington also were mentioned in the local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meier
Kansas City, Mo
Mrs
Harry Bishop
George Reed
Edith of
Robert Parker
Terry
Burlington
Synthetic Rubber Alloy Floor Tile Promises Durable Use
Synthetic rubber alloy blended with certain plastics yields a tough resilient floor tile. The material resists oils and grease and is projected for large future use in industry.
Neffs Honored at Party Before California Departure
Near Wayland May 28 a group gathered at the Ben Neff home near Coppock to honor Mr. and Mrs. Lester Neff who leave for California on June 1. Hosts and many local friends attended with guests from Coppock Wayland and nearby communities. visiting and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Lester Neff
California
Ben Neff
Coppock
Henry Bushey
Hugh Conrad
Clarence Benson
Mr. Pleasant
Jesse Davison
Jay
Wapello
Betty
Ardith Davison
West Chester
Sam Marsh
Washington
Elmer Reschly
Olds
Clair Sodergren
s.Ezra Wittmer
Daryl
Art Wyse
Effie Brooks
William
Homer Davison
Erma
Phyllis
Dean
Jimmie
Marvin Keith
Michean
Leo Wagner
Linda
John McMullen
Janet
Mary Nett
Larry
Richard
Elmer Neff
Junior
John van Sant
O. E. S. Mother Daughter Banquet at Wayland
The O. E. S. Mother Daughter banquet was held at Wayland High School auditorium Friday May 28 with 71 attendees. The Friendly Helpers Sunday school class hosted the meal and the program featured readings, musical numbers, and tributes to mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland High School
Friendly Helpers
Wayland Mennonite Church
J. R. McKira
Shadowy St Joe River Feats as Nation's Highest Navigable Stream
The St Joseph River in north Idaho is described as the nation's highest navigable stream. Travelers on the excursion boat are excited by a natural phenomenon along the river. At one point the river flows through Chatcolet lake in a well defined channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe River
North
Idaho
Chatcolet Lake
Hospital Births and Admissions List Dated Saturday to Today
At the Hospital Saturday the names Joe Amrine and Gomer Davis along with addresses West Madison and Crawfordsville are listed as medical cases. Yesterday includes Jane Whitehead 950 S. 3rd and Ida Paisley as medical. Also noted are Clyde McBride of Columbus Junction with a son born 1 35 a m and Edgar Hungate 721 N. Marion with a son at 10 53 a m. Today entries show Mrs B J McNarlen Keota and son Geneva Hickson Ainsworth and Mrs Etta Glassburn er 31414 E Washington as medical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Amrine
West Madison
Gomer Davis
Crawfordsville
Jane Whitehead
S. 3Rd
Ida Paisley
Clyde McBride
Columbus Junction
Son
Edgar Hungate
N. Marion
B. J. McNarlen
Keota, and Son
Geneva Hickson
Ainsworth
Etta Glassburner
E. Washington
Weekend Visit With Mr Roy Wells In New Haven
A brief note records a weekend visit by a person to Mrs Parker's in the New Haven community, staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Wells.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf’s Flower Shop
William Brammer
Steck
Ruth Foley
New York
E. R. Palmer
Palmer
Elmer Young
Watkin’s
E. C. Schneider
Frances Drakes
Cecilia Kron
John Knoteks
Walter Anderson
Durant
Dean Cox
Oscar Carlson
Anderson
Far
Nicola & Harmon
Rose Kos
Cedar Rapids
Joe Shalla
Ed Conner
Nancy
Susan
Muscatine
Ethel McCreedy
E. Wash, Sr
John Kurtz
Russell Davison
Brighton
Speedway Food Store
T.T.T
County
Dr. Doster
Mildred Doster
County Health Unit
Ruth Foster
Don Maxwell
Norman White
Eckels
Harry Stacy
John Flading
Richard Stephens
Ben Harrison
Milford McCreedy
Melvin Schnicker
Dan Guy
Clayton Martin
Jolly Jokers
Mary Lou Stacy
Richard Sodergren
Henry Jensen
Pasadena
Calif
F. D. Clark
Ruth Ann
Norman Clark
Cedar Falls
Gib Wenger
Northfield
Minn
Nebraska
Clark Everts
Mary Keith
Keith
Clara Hedges
Superior
Neb
Cal Clark
Fred Jackson
Reuben Widmer
Winfield
Ivan Yoder
Paul Widmer
Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
John W. Lee
U .S
National Woman's Party
League of Women Voters
Elmer J. Martineau
Indianapolis Speedway
Bear Serviceptatatey
Wadiama Polis Agtor Om
Bear
Motor Service
Bride-To
Eva Stevens
Twat
Navajo Club
F. L. Broadgate
Merry Makers Club
Irvin Bomber
Harmony Club
John Shebeck
Dan Brindley
Mae Davis
Dick Ross
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Helen Crile
Merle Howsare
Friendly Circle Club
Bert Booth
C.C.C
Callie Thrapp
Ida Lyndenmeyer
H. FE. O
Phillip Caldwell
Dan Guengerich
Richmond
Union
Christian Church
Hollingshead
Philip Jay
Paul Guengerich
Mercy Hospital
Elmer Marner
Tucson
Arizona
M. O. McKenzie
R. K. LaGrange
C. J. McKenzie
T. G. Fenson
Harlan
Kalona School
Tom McKenzie
Ers
Sage
Neffs
O. E. S. Group
Han
Phylis Tschantz
Oral Conrad
Beverly Conrad
Mother
George Bollerk
Cornet
Virginia Myers
Jean and
Joyce Kauffman
Patty Sue Hileman
Jim Magdefrau
A. R. Meyer
Max Kauffman
George Boller
Denier
Rapp
Ralph Moothart
Moodhart
Sinclair
East Washington
Martin
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