Mrs Clow Reviews Peony at Fortnightly Meeting
Mrs A W Clow led a Fortnightly afternoon literature group review of Pearl S Buck's Peony set in a Jewish colony in China. The tale centers on Peony bond servant, her love for David Ezra, the mother and Rabbi overseeing faith, and the Ezra family wealth built after David marries a Chinese girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Clow
Peony
Pearl S. Buck
Ralph Shannon
China
Ezra
David
Madam Ezra
55th Anniversary Dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Montgomery of Ainsworth celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with a cooperative dinner at the Howell home near Keota. A long table and several smaller ones stretched under fall flowers and a cake adorned with roses, with many friends and relatives from Ainsworth, Columbus Junction, and Chicago Ill. in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Montgomery
Ainsworth
Ralph Howell
Keota
Charles Soabelman
David
Chicago
Anna
Elizabeth Dawson
Basil McBee
Boyd Dill
Boyd Stephens
Montgomerys
Raymond Wilson
Ralph
Junior Fortnightly Sees Home Movies
Mrs. Kenneth Patterson showed home movies at the Junior Fortnightly meeting held at Mrs. Richard Weeks home. Eighteen members and one guest attended the 8 o clock gathering with a brief business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Patterson
Richard Weeks
Harry Fullerton
Patterson
Washington, D. C
New York
Merle Turnipseed
Morton Carr
Richard Ross
Friends Relatives Surprise Birthday at Marston Home
Ivan Marston was surprised by a crowd of friends and relatives on his birthday. Wayne Marston organized the gathering with Sunday lunch and a five table Kook match. Attendees included Glen Harris and Marilyn, Charles Vondrasek, Harold Swailes, Phyllis Kron, Floyd Marston, Betty, Louis and Patty Marston, Warren Marston and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Marston
Wayne Marston
Mr. Marston
Kook
Glen Harris
Marilyn
Charles Vondrasek
Harold Swailes
Phyllis
Ad “Irs
Martin Kron
Floyd Marston
Betty
Louis
Patty
Warren Marston
Mary Lou
Wes Ramsey
John
Jean Ann
Dan Rohrer
Della Ramsey
Roy Havel
Leroy
Bob
Joe
Ivan Marstom
Gary
Dawsons and Sobelmans Dine with Montgomeries at Wingas
In the evening Wilson and Elizabeth Dawson, Mrs Sobelman raised in the Montgomery home, Mr Sobelman and David accompany Mr and Mrs Montgomery to Wingas for dinner.
Meeting of Fortnightly Bible Department Recaps
The Fortnightly Bible Department met at the public library yesterday at 2 30 p m with nineteen members. Mrs N M Speidel presided and announced John Lane would speak today at the Y M C A at 2 p m. Dues were paid and the session opened with prayer. Members answered roll call with Bible verses and repeated James 1 12 as memory verse. Mrs Speidel led a discussion of First Peter chapters one and two. next meeting October 18 will cover chapters three and four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Speidel
Bible Department of Fortnightly
Peter
Music Department Meets Last Evening
Fortnightly Music Department met at 7:45 last night at Mrs. Lester Luckenbill’s home. Guests Phyllis Willey and Mrs. Doris Yordy attended. Mrs. Roy Minnis spoke on national music of Norway, Russia and China. Mrs. Willard Palmer and Mrs. M. M. Schell performed national anthems. Stars and Stripes Forever was played as a duet by Mrs. George Masson and Mrs. Oakley Payne. Mrs. A. S. Smith presided. towels were distributed. Dessert preceded the meeting and program, served by Mrs. Walter Smith, Sara Pollock, Edith Weldin, and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Department
Lester Luckenbill
Phyllis Willey
Doris Yordy
Roy Minnis
Norway
Russia
China
Willard Palmer
M. M. Schell
George Masson
Oakley Payne
A. S. Smith
Walter Smith
Sara Pollock
Edith Weldin
Birthday greetings for area residents on October 5
The notice lists birthday days for Mrs. 8. H. Neill, Harry Dye, and twin sister Mrs. E. G. Rabenold of Ainsworth, Norman Simmering, Rex Lee, Mrs. C. R Goodwin, Ramona Riley of Kansas City, Mrs. H. J. McCreedy, and Mrs. Walter Bower of Keota. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Jones celebrate a wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Neill
Harry Dye
E. G. Rabenold
Ainsworth
Norman Simmering
Rex Lee
C. R Goodwin
Ramona Riley
Kansas City
H. J. McCreedy
Walter Bower
Keota
Mrs. Willis Jones
Judy Beenblossom Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party
Mrs. Dick Beenblossom of Ainsworth hosted 17 children for daughter Judy Lee Beenblossom’s fifth birthday with blindfold games, pink and green decorations, and cake and chocolate ice cream served by Judy’s grandmother and Mrs. Early Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Beenblossom
Ainsworth
Judy Lee
Glen Beenblossom
Judy
Early Miller
Adhesive Fungicides Boost Rain Resistant Pest Control
New fungicides use the adhesive and rain resisting abilities of rubber to keep pest destroying materials on the job longer.
Social Calendar Listing of Community Gatherings and Meetings
Notices for this column are due by 10 am Tuesday. A long list of events follows including Y W C A mixers, Me al tooling craft led by Virginia Rains, Pythian sisters staff practice, St James Penny carnival, Carol Brewer Missionary Society transport arrangements, and multiple clubs and societies meeting through Thursday at various churches and halls. Please bring contributions and plan attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A
Virginia Rains
Y.W
Pythian Sisters
Wolfe reunion gathers extended Ginkens family at Keota
The Wolfe reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Willard Ginkens near Keota. A noon potluck followed by visiting and photos. Attendees included multiple relatives from KelLogg Fairfield Dublin East Moline Keota Pleasant Plain and nearby areas with Verne Wolfe and others present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Willard Ginkens
Keota
John Barker
Kellogg
Albert Augustine
Jesse Augustine
Mildred
Fairfield
Keith Augustine
Archer Augustine
Michael
Walter Wolfe
Bill Wolfe
Karen
Sharon Trier
Janice Richardson
Dublin
Robert Rotz
East Moline
Eric Ginkens
Blanche
Ainsworth
Lee Ginkens
Ronnie
Jim
Marilyn
Donnie Ginkens
Lloyd Thompson
Colorado Springs
Colo
Cloyee Pickering
Pleasant Plain
Verne Wolfe
Brighton
Camp Fire Group Plans Star Hike and Roast
The Awiyeya group of Camp Fire girls will meet Thursday at 7:30 p m at the home of Mrs J B Erwin. The star hike will be taken and members are reminded to bring buns and pop for the wiener roast to be held at Mrs Erwin's home after the hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awiyeya
Camp Fire
J. B. Erwin
Community church groups plan Friday meetings and drives
Ruth Nichol missionary society hosts a 6 30 p m guest dinner at the U P church. Friendship club meets 2 00 pm with Mrs Fred Donaldson. Methodist Circles No 6 8 9 1 9 2 10 1 2 3 6 7 4 bring packing items for Germany and boxes. Women's Council groups collect towels soap and clothing for missionary work and Childs Saving Institute. Gray Community potluck at 6 30 pm. Loyal Women class hosts at 2 00 pm. Ladies aid at 2 30 pm. Classified ads note buy rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehole Group
Masonic Temple
Delta Alpha
Methodist Church
Mick. DeLashmutt
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Velda Chaupa
Country Club
Ray Whitehead
John Patterson
C.O.C
Bertha Griggs
Thelma VanTrump
Howard Greiner
H. H
Grace Reed
P.be.o
T. J. Brookhart
Fred Miller
B.G.O. Club
Gertrude Doig
West Chester Knights of Pythias
Lodge Lincoln P.T.A
Taylor School
Ruth Nichol
E. van Buren
Maynard Brown
E. Main St
T. A. Flenner
W. Washington St
Germany
Women's Council of Christian Church
Venice Moore
Mary Coakley
Childs Saving Institute
Clarence Randall
Gray
School House
Loyal Women’s Class of
Baptist Church
Lois Turnipseed
Bess Bush
Ladies Aid Meeting
Girls 4-H Leaders Chronical Yearly Goals Set
Girls 4-H club leaders and county officials met at the Farm Bureau to set goals for the year in home furnishings. They target a 206 percent membership rise in October and outlined a calendar of events including training schools and a Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Ruth Foster
Mary Tinkham
Cigar consumption in 1947 rises despite income level
Cigar consumption in 1947 totaled 5 631 million units, up from 3 914 million in 1946, despite high personal incomes. The drop occurred despite the high level of personal income.
Y W C A Holds Routine Executive Board Meeting
Edna Mercer chaired the Y W C A executive board session at 7 20 PM in the Y W C A room. Elizabeth Dawson led lections while Mrs Charles Wilson reported general secretary duties and noted 254 swims in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Mercer
Y.W.C.A
Y.W.C.A. Executive Board
W. C.A
Elizabeth Dawson
Charles Wilson
Rainbow Holiday Dance Date Set for December 23
About 40 members attended the Rainbow meeting at the Masonic Temple. Mary Rhodebeck presided as worthy advisor. The Christmas dance date was set for December 23. Ruth Miller and Ann Houck were named to select the orchestra. Bargara Dare to head decoration and clean-up. Miss Dare to lead the proficiency class on November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Mary Rhodebeck
Ruth Miller
Ann Houck
Bargara Dare
Miss Dare
Prefer Siberia to High Meat Prices
More than 100 housewives in Binghamton pledge to leave for the Siberian steppes in protest of rising meat costs. The petitions were collected as a test by the Binghamton Press, with signatures revealing a plan to embark if prices do not change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghampton
N. Y
Siberian
Binghamton
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Wool & Rayn
Exch
Marston
Bible Department
Judy Beenblossom
Mr Tes
U and 1
Tb. A. Bealer
W.S.C.S
Ladies Parlor Methodist Church
Ainsworth Q.E.S
Harmony Club
Dale Woodburn
Louis Larsen
Valley Ladies Aid
Joe Hartenell
Pleasant Hill
Ladies Aid
Braden Club
Elmer Mason
John Combs
Melvin Booth
Ainsworth Dept. of Public Affairs
Merle Eckels
Merry Makers Club
Frank Leeper
Just Us Club
Dayton
W. Ginkens
Ben
Sourdeon
C. Redlinger
J. Durst
Northernite Club
Robert Eckels
Westpoint
M. L. Crawford
Cedar Clippers
Joe Knotek
Ray Sojka
Cloyee Stewart
Earl Galloway
Donald Robison
Howard Anderson
Clover Leaf
M. Sehnicker
Dan Guy
Busy Bee
Jolly Joker Club
Booth
Rainbow
Siberia
Romind
Plete
Hallowe’en Candy
Hallowe'en
Sourdéean
the Garry Store
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