Morticians group at National convention in Chicago
L A Jones of this city leads a discussion group and appears prominently at the National Selected Morticians annual convention to be held in Chicago at the Edgewater Beach Hotel. He is scheduled to speak on Wednesday October 11. The Journal notes a typewriter bond offer for 500 sheets at 50 cents. Rev S Fredmund and wife visited Des Moines to honor Rev and Mrs A Broholm on their golden wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
L. A. Jones
Edgewater Beach Hotel
S. Fredmund
Des Moines
A. Broholm
Broholm
Fredmunds
Fredmund
Cedar Falls
Hospital procedures report with multiple surgeries
At the hospital Labeen Waters in Washington and Orville Geret in Riverside underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Clifford Chamberlain of Wyman had an appendectomy last evening. Clyde Maxwell of Wellman was admitted yesterday for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labeen Waters
Washington
Orville Geret
Riverside
Clifford Chamberlain
Wyman
Clyde Maxwell
Wellman
Funeral and Visit Notices Across Regions
Harry Drake returns from Freeport to attend his father A L Drakes funeral held Monday. Ainsworth hosts a Stearns sale Saturday Oct 7. Visitors from San Dimas and Covina Calif arrive to see Mrs Voorhis in Livingston. Congressman Voorhis travels from Washington for a family visit and return to D C. Local Ys Men speakers include Dave Elder L A Warren Joe Connell. Paint shop Mace Body and Paint Shop advertises. Boileaus travel to Marshalltown after Chicago trip. Iowa City visits by Mrs Watkins and Corydon visitors Moore. Benteco meat chief Cochran out with lumbago. Antonoffs return from Chicago with wedding news. Sim Davis Crawfordsville etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Voorhis
Alice
Charles
Jerry
Marie Christian
San Dimas
Calif
Jamie Sheard
Covina
Dave Elder
L. A. Warren
Shreveport
Joe Connell
Sault Ste. Marie
Canada
Drolls and Drolls Attend Birthday Dinner in Riverside
Social notes report visits from Mr. and Mrs. Verne Droll and children of Ainsworth plus Mr. and Mrs. Ivo H. Droll of Iowa City and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schnoebelen of Riverside at J. C. Droll’s home for Mr. Droll’s Sept. 29 birthday. A marriage license was issued to Martin Daufeldt and Emma Davis of Durant. Four October licenses have gone to outsiders. Mrs. George McDaniel and Mrs. Charles Beng attended Fairfield Centennial events with sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Droll
Ainsworth
Ivo H. Droll
Iowa City
Charles Schnoebelen
Riverside
J. C. Droll
Mr. Droll
Martin Daufeldt
Emma Davis
Durant
Iowa
Court House
George McDaniel
Charles Beng
Fairfield
Student at S U S Ends Life in Despondent Tragedy
James Ryan 19, a third-year University of Iowa student, was found dead in his room at the Gables dormitory from a self-inflicted .22 caliber rifle shot. Coroner George Callahan ruled suicide due to despondency in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
James Ryan
Milton
University of Iowa
Gables
George ©. Callahan
Johnson County
Extradition Granted for Dick Persing to Minnesota
Gov. George A. Wilson ordered extradition of Dick Persing alias Richard Mahoney from Sioux City to Minnesota on a first degree robbery case. He is accused of holding up Joe Vacek at a Jackson filling station on June 9 1938 and stealing 26 dollars. Persing had been acquitted in Carroll on April 26 1938 of a murder tied to a Fort Heider dice game slaying.
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DBS
George A. Wilson
Dick Persing
Richard Mahoney
Sioux City
Minnesota
Persing
Joe Vacek
Jackson
Minn
Carroll
Fort Heider
Heider
First Hospital for Women in the United States
The New York infirmary for women and children was the country’s first women’s hospital. Founded in 1853 by Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell, sisters and physicians, it marked a milestone in female medical leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Infirmary For Women
Elizabeth
Emily Blackwell
Republicans to Meet Second Ward Republicans Meeting Tonight
A called meeting of Republicans of the Second Ward will be held this evening at 8:30 at the Mace Motor Company to discuss party affairs.
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Second Ward
Mace Motor Company
Margaret Hughes Weds Everette Davis in Bethel Church
Miss Margaret Hughes daughter of R T Hughes married Everette Davis of Crawfordsville at 4 p m September 30 in the Bethel Presbyterian church manse Wymore Nebraska Rev Ralph W Chamberlain officiating Attending was Miss Kathryn Hughes of Pratt Kansas The couple left for a wedding trip through the Ozark mountains and will reside in Crawfordsville Iowa out of town guests include Mr and Mrs W O Roberts and family of Brighton Colorado and Clarence Davis of Omaha Nebraska.
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Crawfordsville
Margaret Hughes
R. T. Hughes
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Wymore
Nebr
Everette Davis
Ralph W. Chamberlain
Kathryn Hughes
Pratt
Kanasas
Clarence Davis
Omaha
Lewellyn Jones
Thomas Roberts
R. H. Jones
Dave Humphreys
N. Hoeiling
Jack Davis
J. E. Jones
Arthur KE. Fringhes
Morris Roberts
Arthur Evans
Chris Roberts
Ozarks
Davis
Ozark Mountains
HBO Club Meeting With Mrs Berdo Hosts Eleven Members
Mrs Charles Berdo entertained eleven members of the HBO club and four guests yesterday afternoon. Mrs Ben Coppock conducted the business meeting and provided entertainment for the afternoon. Guests included Mrs Harry Jones Mrs Swanton Mrs Armin erwin and Mrs Elmer Hamilton. The next meeting will be at Mrs Applegate's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Berdo
HBO. Club
Ben Coppock
Berdo
Will Ken Lick
Don Applegate
Harry Jones
Swanton
Armiensrwin
Elmer Hamilton
Applegate
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Holds All Day Meeting
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid met in the church basement with fifteen members and four guests. They knotted two comforters and planned the homecoming at the church next Sunday October 8. Mrs Harry R Bishop read scripture as the Lord's prayer was recited. President Mrs Pat Swift led the business session which voted for a cash donation at the next meeting replacing the fall bake sale. Guests included Mrs John Pratt Norman Benn Patricia Swit and Howard Swit. The next gathering is November 1 with Mrs Howard Sigafoose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society
Harry R Bishop
Pat Swift
John Pratt
Norman Benn
Patricia
Howard Swit
Howard Sigafoose
Bride Honored at Club Shower
Mrs. William Mannaster, formerly Doris Young, was honored at a Merry Makers club miscellaneous shower yesterday in the home of Mrs. Orva Scott. Fifteen members and seven guests attended. Guests included Mrs. Richard Scott, Mrs. Milford Anderson, Mrs. Harley Davidson, Mr. John Young, Mrs. Harold Kloppenstein, Mrs. Frank Stransky and Mrs. Manassier. A short business meeting was held and refreshments served. The next meeting will be an all day event at Mrs. Donald Smith’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mannaster
Doris Young
Merry Makers Club
Orva Scott
Richard Scott
Milford Anderson
Harley Davidson
John Young
Harold Klopfenstein
Frank Stransky
Manassier
Donald Smith
Social calendar details for church and club events
Thursday ME Homebuilders meet at Sunset Park with a wiener roast bring your own food pies and coffee provided. Friday Presbyterian Ladies Aid ME church WFM S and UF Mrs B F Bostwick UF Woman's Missionary Society afternoon division Rebekah meeting at 7 30 PM. Saturday W FC meeting 2 30 PM at GAR hall. Monday Literature dept evening includes Lelia Anderson hosted by Clara Huber 401 East Jefferson Notify hostess unable to attend. Wesleyan Home Missionary Society 7 30 PM Busby.
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Woman's Missionary Society
Rebekah
F. Hall
W.fc
A.R. Hall
Lelia Anderson
Clara Huber
East
Jefferson Street
Wesleyan Home Missionary Society
Busby
Thirteen Tables of Cards at Benefit Party
Card party in the Masonic Temple featured thirteen tables of bridge and pinochle. Rainbow girls and Past Worthy Advisors Club members hosted and awarded prizes to Mrs. B. Watson, T. A. Flenner, Mrs. William Sheetz, A. E. Palmer, and Stella Latchem. Porl Nicola won the chair prize as refreshments followed with fall flowers decorating the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
B. Watson
T. A. Flenner
William, Sheetz
A. E. Palmer
Stella Latchem
Porl Nicola
Lucille Murphy
Jean Davis
Audrey Hotle
Martha Anne Mace
Helen Kos
Harriett Bey
Sd Squire
Nels B. Westermark
Henry M Carris Engaged to Wed Helen Huntington
Dr and Mrs William Millett Huntington of Rochester Vermont announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Philips Huntington to Henry Miller Carris son of Mr and Mrs Jay C Carris of Washington. Miss Huntington graduated from Emma Willard school Troy NY and the University of Vermont class of 1938. She is a Pi Beta Phi and teaches at Walt Whitman school New York City. Mr Carris graduated from the University of Iowa and is an instructor at the Dalton School New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Millett Huntington
Rochester
Helen Philips Huntington
Henry Miller Carris
Jay C. Carris
Washington
Miss Huntington
Emma Willard School
Trop, N. Y
University of Vermont
Pi Beta Phi Security
Walt Whitman School
New York City
Carris
University of Iowa
Dalton School
Mrs James Swift Hosts Harmony Club Dinner
Mrs James Swift entertained eighteen members of the Harmony elite at a cooperative dinner yesterday in her home. Guests included Mrs Grace Dickey Mrs Florence Smith Mr and Mrs Everette Swift and Mrs Lloyd Swift.
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James Swift
Harmony Elite
Swift
Lloyd Swift
Grace Dickey
Florence Smith
Everette Swift
S and C Club Surprise Dinner for 31st Wedding Anniversary
The S and C club hosted a surprise dinner Sunday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Havel in honor of their thirty first wedding anniversary. A potluck supper followed by social time and cards. Attendees included Ed and Mrs Shalla Kalona Milt Wallrob Robert Wells and son Charles Louis Havel and Leon Havel Ainsworth Robert Nicola and daughter Mexine Henry Klein Bert Cray and son Wayne Joseph Miller and Eugene Leo and Carolyn Miller Walter Nicola Charles Schnoebelen and children Jerome Frances Luella Edwin Phyllis Maxine and Verle Riv erside.
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S and C Club
Fred Havel
Ed Shalla
Kalona
Milt Wallrob
Robert Wells
Charles
Louis Havel
Leon Havel
Ainsworth
Robert Nicola
Mexine
Henry Klein
Bert Cray
Wayne
Joseph Miller
Eugene
Leo
Carolyn Miller
Walter Nicola
Charles Schnoebelen
Jerome
Francis
Luella
Edwin
Phyllis
Maxine
Verle
Riverside
19th Century Club Elects Delegates for Mount Pleasant Meeting
A Tuesday evening meeting at the library elected delegates for the First District Federation meeting to be held in Mount Pleasant on October 10 and 11. Mrs. Ruth Thorne and Mrs.
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Nineteenth Century Club
Mount Pleasant
Ruth Thorne
Gracehill Ladies Aid Meeting With Potluck and Plans
Mrs. Ed Libe hosted an all day Gracehill Ladies Aid meeting with ten members and three guests. They shared a noon potluck and made handwork while noting Bible verses for each member. The group voted to send ten dollars to an Alaska orphanage and planned a chicken fry supper and bazaar in about two weeks.
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Ed Libe
Gracehill Ladies Aid Society
H. A. Engel
Alaska
Society
Will Dunbar
Florence
Haskins
Dale Jopes
Meeting set for club women delegates urged to attend
Carrie Berdo was elected delegate with Mrs. Frank Miller and Mrs. A B Baldrige as alternates. State officers of the Federation urge many club women to attend the meeting, promising unusual interest.
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Carrie Berdo
Frank Miller
A. B. Baldrige
Federation
Gillespie Family Mentioned in Garrison Area Notices
Mr and Mrs Gail Gillespie and daughter Zoe of Garrison join Mr and Mrs Elwyn Gillespie in a local social note highlighting family connections and regional ties.
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Gail Gillespie
Zoe
Garrison
Elwyn Gillespie
Evening Literature Section Meeting Set For Monday
The Evening Literature department schedules a meeting Monday at 7 45 PM at Clara Huber's home 401 East Jersey Street. Hostesses include Martha Sidles Mrs KE Atchison Mrs George W Atchison and Alethea May. Short stories will feature on the program with Mabel Ship presenting a mystery to Pearl Olson a humorous set and Della Patton reading a religious story. Members should notify hostess Miss Anderson if they cannot attend.
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Clara Huber
Jersey
Anderson
Martha Sidles
KE. Atchison
George W
Alethea May
Fea
Mabel Ship
Pearl Olson
Della Patton
Merry Maid Club Concludes Meeting With Contests
The Merry Maid Club held its regular meeting at Hattie Crone’s home. Roll call elicited a Halloween prank. A four member committee was chosen to prepare club books. Members will write a club song for next time. Alice Franklin will miss future meetings as she heads to California. Next gathering set at Frances Fisher’s on October 24 in masks and costumes. Waterloo visited Mrs Mee Gillespie Monday.
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Merry Maia Club Bock
Hattie Crone
Hallowe’en
Fou
Alice Franklin
California
Frances Fisher
Missionary Society Meets in Home of Mrs Joe Wilson
The Associate Presbyterian Missionary society met at Mrs. Joe Wilson in Crawfordville. Mrs A F E Atchison reported on Native Workers in Evangelizing India and Elizbeth Dawson spoke of a Christian Indian life among her people. Eight members and a guest sewed for the needy and prepared aprons for a Jewish mission in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society
Joe Wilson
Crawfordaville
A. FE. Atchison
India
Elizabeth Dawson
Mary Atchivon
Philadelphia
Costly Protactinium and Radium Lead World Metals Race
A report highlights protactinium and radium as the most expensive metals globally due to rarity and industrial value. Analysts note limited production and high extraction costs drive prices, with researchers citing specialized applications in research and medicine.
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Wolf Florae CO
South Side Square
Journal Office
Schmoeller
Harry Drake
Freeport
A. L. Drake
Stearns
Fresh Eggs Retail
Reister Bros
Mace Body & Paint Shop
Howard Boileau
Marshalltown
Boileaus
Rock Island
Ill
Harry Watkins
Joe Cochran
Benteco
Phil Antonoff
Harold Disney
A. A. Jackson
Wayland
Ray Blankenhorn
Aineworth
Sim Davis
Mike Flynn
Ottumwa
Denver
Colo
Utah
Salt Lake City
C. R. Stearns
S.U.S
First Woman's Hospital
Gruit
Louisa Gold
Lee. He
Tokay Grapes
Daley
Jonatha
Wlyge
Bauersox
Lee
Vke
van Camp
Kiefer
Washington Fruit Market
H.B.O. Club
Pleasant Hill Aid
M.E. Homebuilders
Sunset Park
Presbyterian Ladies Aid General Meeting
W.F
M.E. Church
B. F. Bostwick
Henry M. Carris
Helen Huntington
Mrs. James Swift
Bene Drug Stor! Store
Om Et
Sais
Rexall
S. W
Vitamin Headquarters
Puretest
Upjohn
Parke Davis
Perles
Chamberlain
Absorbine JR
Carter’s Pills
Doan
Haliver
Lydia Pinkham
Vitalis
Rexember
Rexall Store
Fred Havels
Miss Anderson
Merry Maid Club Meeting
Waterloo
Mee Gillespie
Ralph Howell
Davelhter
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