4-H Values Highlight Enrollment Campaign Meeting
More than 300 4-H members leaders and parents attended a wiener roast at the John Knotek farm to launch the enrollment drive led by the Jackson boys 4-H club under Raymond Bell and Bob Chabal. Gus Alsip and Ruth Foster outlined plans for October activities and the November 3 jamboree when enrollment cards are checked and officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Knotek
Jackson Boys
Raymond Bell
Bob Chabal
Gus Alsip
Ruth Foster
Isabelle Combs
4-H
Mary Ann Bauer
Mary Knotek
Hoovers Host 25th Anniversary Dinner in Marengo
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoover in Marengo hosted a Sunday anniversary dinner for relatives and friends marking 25 years of marriage. Guests included Lewis Warren Judy Oelwein Clyde Walton Nan Washington residents Elizabeth Era Jessie Klein Earl Hoover Ralph Frazey Brighton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
A. C. Bain
Kathryn
Mildred Woodburn
Cedar Rapids
Tom Hoover
Birthday greetings to local families and centenarian couple
Celebrations mark a 64th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Wilson and a birthday list for multiple residents. Byron Merlin Bitting turns seven, with other wishes for Marjorie Belle Sheetz, Virginia Lee Hunt, Mary Joyce Barnes, Max Tucker, Gary Allen Pence, Roy Fields, and more from Crawfordsville and Kalona communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Quarter Century Club
Frank L. Wilson
Byron Merlin Bitting
Mrs. Merlin Bitting
Crawfordsville
Mary Joyce Barnes
Joe Barnes
Max Tucker
Vernon Tucker
Regular Rainbow Girls Meeting Held at Masonic Temple
Nancy Patterson presided at the Rainbow Girls meeting in the absence of the worthy advisor Dorothy Walker who is ill. Mrs Victor Bittner and Fred J Longer attended as mother advisor and Rainbow dad respectively during the regular assembly at Maseniec temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Patterson
Order of Rainbow Aids
Dorothy Walker
Victor Bittner
Fred J. Longer
Rainbow Dad
Maseniec Temple
Social calendar listings from local clubs and societies
Notices for this column list meetings and events across numerous groups including Pythian Sisters West Chester W S C S Y W C A and church circles. Various times and locations are given with hostesses and special activities for Tuesday through Thursday in community venues.
Pears Stimulate Salad Interest and Pear Glaze Ideas
Pears on market spark salad interest with two recipes. Soy Sprout Pear Salad fills halved pears with a crunchy mix of sprouts carrots nuts and dressing served on lettuce. A creamy cheese and date filling creates stuffed pear slices garnished with watercress and crackers. A baked pear glaze uses sugar honey and lemon juice to caramelize in a 350 degree oven then 450 degree finish for a glossy finish.
Mark Campbell Jr. Notes W.S.C.S. Unit Meetings
A sequence of W.S.C.S. unit assignments and meet up points is listed with times from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. The notes indicate changes of meeting places and provide names and addresses for units 1 through 7 including Mrs. Charles R. Wilson and others at churches and local streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Campbell, Jr
W.S.C.S
Charles R. Wilson
Edgar Stout
Carl Voorhees
N. Ave. C
C. W. Shaffer
N. 2Nd Ave
Myrtle Poole
E. Washington St
Edna Klein
D. W. Andersen
S. Town Ave
Blaine Holmes
S. Lowa Ave
YWCA Board Reports Meet In Des Moines Delegates
All members of the YWCA executive board attended last evening’s session at the YWCA rooms. President Dade Shearer led the meeting with a devotional and called for a special 10 o’clock Wednesday morning gathering. Reports were presented by Mrs. Charles Wilson Mrs. Earl A. Loveless Mrs. C. Phil Weldin Mrs. J. C. Holbert and Elizabeth Dawson who had attended the Iowa district organizational conference in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dade Shearer
Y. W. Board
Y. W
Charles Wilson
Earl A. Loveless
C. Phil Weldin
J. C. Holbert
Elizabeth Dawson
Iowa
Y.W.C.A
Des Moines
Birthday Dinner For Custer Jones Honors Two Members
Mrs Ed Custer hosted a seven oclock dinner Thursday honoring her husband on his 49th birthday and grandson Eddie Jones on his second birthday. The hostess served a chicken dinner with cake baked by Mrs James Custer. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alvin Jones Mr and Mrs John Jones Wanda Krantz Richard Custer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Custer
Eddie Jones
James Custer
Alvin Jones
John Jones
Wanda Krantz
Crawfordsville
Richard Custer
Taller Girls Likely Grow Faster Than Boys Preteens
The article notes girls aged 11 to 13 tend to be taller than boys of the same ages, because girls gain height more rapidly from ages 9 to 12, while boys accelerate from 11 to 14.
Our Annus Exports To Latin American Nations
Our Annus reports the United States shipped over two billion dollars of goods to Latin American countries last year. Chief exports included beef lard rice and processed milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mrs Bailey Leads Lit club review of historical novel
Mrs Boyd Berdo hosted 20 members of the Fortnightly club Literature department afternoon division. Mrs Henry B Bailey reviewed The Monday Man by Thomas Castain about the 100 year war between France and England. The November meeting will be with Mame and Dade Shearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Berdo
Berdo
J. E. Lemmon
Thomas Castain
Henry B. Bailey
France
England
C. O. Davis
Saturday Review of Literature
Mame
Dade Shearer
Rural Homemakers Meet in North Brighton Township
The first meeting of the rural homemakers of north Brighton township was held Oct. 1 with Mrs. Everett Lewis presiding. Ruth Foster led a discussion on Getting the Most of Fairly Living. Fifteen women attended. a 4 H display was shown. Mrs. Glen Muthikin will replace Mrs. Dan Guy on the committee. tea was served by Mrs. Earl Burroughs and Mrs. Elwin Lewis amid fall flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Brighton Township
Everett Lewis
Ruth Foster
Glen Muthikin
Dan Guy
Luncheon Meetings of W S C S Units and Missionary Session
Unit 1 Ktis at the Methodist church lunch organized to knit a comfort for Des Moines orphans. five members attended. Unit 3 met with Mrs Mary O Connor planning a Stanley party for Nov 5. Glad Hand Missionary Society met Mrs W H Hemhill. leader Mrs Doris Orris. topic Evangelism of The Youth. twelve attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainswoirth
Unit No. 1
The
Methodist Church
Vera O'Connor
Des Moines
Mary O'Connor
Glad Hand Missionary Society
W. H. Hemhill
Doris Orris
Hemphill
Plan Fesler Buline wedding set for Oct 15
Announcement of the Riverside marriage of Wilma Fesler and James Buline Jr for Oct 15 at St Marys church Riverside. Bride is daughter of Lyle Fester Riverside and employed at Mercy hospital Iowa City. Groom is son of James Buline and is a farmer from Lone Tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Wilma Fesler
James Buline, Jr
Lone Tree
St. Mary's Church
Lyle Fester
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Buline
James Buline
Music Department Dessert Party Aids Club Anniversary Plans
The Fort nightly club Music Department hosted a dessert party at Mrs. E. D. Morrison Jr. home. Leader Mrs. M. M. Schell announced an anniversary dinner on Nov 4 at the Methodist church. Twenty four members attended along with several guests and new member Mrs. Merle Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Department
E. D. Morrison, Jr
M. M. Schell
Miss Wells
West Chester
Lola Coffey
Westmont
Ill
Wendell Rider
R W. Minnis
Davis
Foster Bagge
Oakley Payre
Iowa
Merle Simpson
T. A. Michels
Federated Women's Clubs
New York
Nutritive Dessert Recipe From Fractured OCR
Easy to prepare dessert with pears cinnamon sugar lemon juice and bran soaked in egg and milk. Mix dry ingredients fold in shortening then add soaked bran and bake pears covered in a greased pan at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes yielding nine servings.
White Shrine Bridge Event At Temple Highlights Scores
At the White Shrine party held yesterday afternoon in the Masonic temple, bridge was played at three tables. Mrs. Mac Davis won high score while Mrs. T. A. Fienner had the low score. Hostesses Mrs. Orville Thoma and Mrs. Orrie O'Connor served seasonal refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Mac Davis
T. A. Fienner
Orville Thoma
Orrie O'Connor
Present Day Trends in Radio Music Highlighted
Chairman presented radio music trends noting eight million sets in use last year at a cost of 330 million dollars. The program featured contralto solos by Mrs. Everett K Burham, piano by Mrs. Oakley Payne, soprano numbers by Mrs. Irajastman, guest pianist Mrs. Leo Stone, and a brief Current Events segment by Mrs. Merle Eckels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapic
McCleery
Progam
Everett K Burham
Curran
Dickinson
Oakley Payne
Olson
McDowell
Ira Jastman
Fair Land
Ana
Foote
Leo Stone
Mendelssohn
Merle Eckels
Italian Priest Introduces Boxing in the 18th Century
A historic note credits an Italian priest with introducing boxing to the region in the 1700s. The item outlines how the sport spread from clerical circles to broader public use and training.
Elect Mrs Marek Leader of Jackson Rural Homemakers
The Jackson township homemakers group met with 37 members, electing Mrs Lloyd Marek as township chairman and naming officers for publicity music library health school world relations. Ruth Foster outlined Family Living and 4-H roles, while sample clothing was shown by Mrs Knotek and Mrs Sojka. Next meeting is Oct 21 at the Y M C A with a lesson on Color Harmony in the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Marek
Marek
Rex Cramdall
Joe Knotek
Homer Jarrard
George Horn
P. F. Whisler
James Birney
Ruth Foster
Ray Sojka
Style Show at Junior Fortnightly Hosts and Guests
The Junior Fortnightly met in the Ross home for the October session with Virginia Utterback presiding and 20 members present. A style show sponsored by E. M. Bridges and Co featured fur coats dresses suits hats and accessories for the coming season with models including Mrs. Darbyshire Mrs. Goldsmith Lois Bare and others. The group planned the November meeting with Mrs. Jack Trotman and set the anniversary dinner for November 4 at the Methodist church with candle donations requested and to be left at the Y by October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Riverside Trinity
Methodist
Thurch
Newton Whetstine
Anna Younkin
Delbert Flynn
C. J Karel
Iowa City
William Edwards
C. F. Fitzsimmons
Harry F. Colvin
Burlington
Omer Rath
Richard Ross
Eileen Hammen
Dallas Chamberlin
Ross
Virginia Utterback
Shirley Dunlap
Jack Trotman
Methodist Church
E. M. Bridges and Company
Claire Darbyshire
Claude Goldsmith
Lois Bare
Harry Fullerton
Miss Hammen
Leota Fishburn
Tea Table Delight Brightens Home Event
A committee led by Mrs Jarrard Mrs E Ray Bell and Mrs Donaldson served refreshments from an attractive tea table Mrs Marek poured seasonal flowers enhanced the decor throughout the home
Also Mentioned on This Page
Torian
Glen Rowe
Duane Tadlock
Maurice Crawford
Cedar Clippers Club
Rosamond
LuEla Sojka
Mary Catherine Knotek
Joe
Ed Knotek
Ralph Knotek
Hoovers
Mr. and
Mrs
Leo Hoover
Marjorie Belle Sheetz
Valley
H. F. Hesseltine
H. W. Mineart
Wayne Hoehle
Jimmy Wells
Tom Lahey
Kalona
Leo Graper
Route Four
George McAvoy
Chicago
Virginia Lee Hunt
Homer Hunt
Gary Allen Pence
Wade Pence
Roy Fields
Rainbow Girls
Pythian Sisters
Hail
HE. C. Hall
Lexington Circle
Besse Stewart
J. N. Irwin
W. H. Lloyd
Brighton
Good Will Club
Clara Foreman
Adolph Guenther
Just Us
A! Crone
Sam Trkington
Y. W. C. A. Executive Board, Ealled
G. E. Mace
St. Joseph Circle
Charles Greiner
H. H. Club
Frank Snider
Pilotburg
Rebekah Club
Frank Schneider
Wesleyan Service Guild
Country Club
Independent Club
Victor Blattner
Fanny Hill Club
Stan Kiesey
Rural Woman’s Club
S. G. Bell
Sunshine Community Club and Families
Widener
Lyle Wilcox
Loyal Woman's Bible
Baptist Church
Cy Bush
Lois Turnipseed
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Women's Council of Christian Church
Richard Skipton
Clarence Randall, Jr
Friendship Club
Y.W.C.A. Board
Y.W.C.A. Executive Board
Custer - Jones
E. Lewis
W.S.C.S. Unit
Mrs. Vacha
Anna Vacha
Berwyn, Ill
Anna Marek
Vacha
Mary Viasek
William Marek
Washington
Jos. A
W. S
H. H. McCleery
Life Foundations
Jackson Rural Homemakers
Jackson Township
Harry Donaldson
O.N.T
Sourdeon’s
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