Wedding Plans for Elsie Wallace and Glenn Denard
Invitations issued for the Davenport and Washington couple with wedding set in Iowa City on October 8 at the home of Miss Clara Wallace. Wallace, a former Washington girl and Davenport teacher, appears in local social notes amid a report on a Y M C A exhibit and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Wallace
Davenport
Glenn Denard
Washington
Miss Clara Wallace
Iowa City
Miss Wallace
Y W Exhibit Of Souvenirs Draws Large Community Crowd
A large crowd attended the Y W C A souvenir exhibit in the Community room of the Y, showcasing items from Peru Australia India China New Guinea Hawaii Capri Italy and more. Visitors donated to the Red Cross, contributing 9.24 in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Peru
Australia
India
China
New Guinea
Hawaii
Aleutian Islands
Isle of Capri
World History Exhibit Showcases Curious Artifacts
A display featuring dolls with elaborate hair and outfits, cameos from Rome, German wartime items marked with the swastika, a barometer, scarf, helmet, knife, spoon, watch, and Kodak photos, along with money and other world articles. Exhibitors explain history as visitors view the collections. The event was led by the U. W. committee including Edith Shields, Mrs. W. B. Dupuis, and Ethel McCreedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
U. W. Committee
Edith Shields
W. B. Dupuis
Ethel McCreedy
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society Members Host Cooperative Dinner
Members of the Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church hosted guests last evening in the church dining room. A cooperative dinner began at seven with about 50 friends seated at fall themed tables decorated with flowers vegetables leaves and candles in apples. Dinner committee included Mrs. Jay Brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nichol
Portraits and slides showcase by Rev and Mrs Galloway
A church gathering features Rev Galloway and his wife presenting an interpretive study of portraits through slides. Mrs Lloyd Walker chairs the event with a dining room committee including Mrs Boyd White and Mrs Richard Stewart. Mrs George Kerr leads the after dinner program as Mrs Ralph Kleese assists with program details. The inquiring reporter Ralph Kleese interviews members and guests about the hobby driven by Mrs Galloway’s portrait interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Walker
Earl Galloway
Boyd White
Richard Stewart
Floyd Hamil
George Kerr
Ralph Kleese
Neill Trotman
Whit
Galloway
School District Enjoys Social in Young America
The first monthly community meeting of the school year was held at Young America school Monday with teacher Mrs. Wm. Marie Jr. and Mrs. Lester Luekenll in charge. About 40 attended along with guests Vera Wolfe Lena Schmitt Mrs. Bernard Wolf and Lorene Booth. A bountiful supper followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Humston
Young America
Wm. Marie, Jr
Lester Luekenll
Vera Wolfe
Lena Schmitt
Bernard Wolf
Lorene Booth
Community social notes and family visits reported
Local residents attended gatherings, visits, and celebrations across towns. Notable items include Mrs. Carl Phillips and Mrs. Grant Humston in humorous dress at a party, committee assignments for the next meeting, multiple family visits between Davenport, Springville, Lone Tree, Wellman, and Ottumwa, and remarks on county home canning output. Individual notable mentions include Sgt. James Wooley of Oxnard visiting, and a birthday dinner for Claude Rhodebeck with relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Phillips
Grant Humston
Mary Shields
Lloyd Humston
Leo Marie
Will Marie
George Dempsey
Davenport
Frank Pringle
Burl Pringle
Springville
Cedar Rapids
Leland Pringle
Rose Petsel
Junior Petsel
Lone Tree
Wm. Bell
S. G. Bell
Wellman
Jerry Canott
Ralph Palmer
Keota
Jim Phillips
Lester Luckinbill
Sgt
James Wooley
Oxnard
Cal
Claude Rhodebeck
Jim Wooley
Ottumwa
Norma Jean Rhodebeck
Fairfield
Dale Kellogg
Morning Sun
Frank Wolf
Lu Rhodebeck
Norma Jean
Lloyd Alliman
Dolores
Roger
Mt. Pleasant
Irene Reichley
Olds
Alice Hunter
T. W. Hunter
Lloyd Miller
Dell Walker
Marjorie Faulkner
Dorothy
Ted Simons
Incident at Chicken House Sparks Community Scene
Oct 12 report from Young America describes a disturbance near a chicken house where a Black person was alleged involved. A dog and spotlight battle followed before authorities arrived and public safety items were used. Nearby social visits and trips are noted in the surrounding household notices.
Local Notes From Davenport Area Families
Richard Pringle completes naval training at Great Lakes and spends first leave with family in Davenport at grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pringle home. Ellen Blackwell of Wellman visits county home. Leon Marie and Stephen Wolfer host on Sunday. Missing Willis Schwarts sought since Sept 22, hopes he is a prisoner of Germany. Ralph Peiffer's tractor rollover near miss with his 3 year old son present. Darlene Stovers and Lorene Booth stay overnight with Darlene Humston. Humston sick and absent from school. Lloyd Humston visits Sam Bowser home Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Pringle
Great Lakes
Davenport
Frank Pringle
S. G. Bell
Ellen Blackwell
Wellman
Leon Marie
Stephen Wolfer
Willis Schwarts
Germany
Ralph Peiffer
Darlene Stovers
Lorene Booth
Darlene Humston
Lloyd Humston
Sam Bowser
Aluminum Paint Adheres Better on Hot Steel
Aluminum paint, when used on steel plates, adheres much better if it is applied to hot surfaces.
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Job
Malcolm
Gordon
Slickers
AL ST. John
Buster Crabbe
Rocking Chair
Dr. Dwye
Italy
Europe
Journal Carrier
Congress Hotel
Abbie Dreibeitis
Y. W
Warld
John Shields & Sons
Ana Dy
Margaret Hales Rose
Washington County Hospital
Texas
Dr. Salsbury
Cara
Barry
Fitzgerald
March OF Times
Mrs. R. Galloway
Rev. Galloway
Homer Herron
Simons
Dixie
McLellan
Tor
Mace
Washington, Iowa
Coon
Harlan O'Loughlin
Harry O’loughlin
Anna
Margaret Green Monroe
Victor Peiffer
Mike Peiffer
Harper
Wm. Ashmore
Barbara Cuddy
Cally
Pittsburgh
Lester Luckenbill
Mediapolis
T. H. Luckenbill
Leeta Bayliss
Oakpark
John Carriss
Aluminum
Dan Brindley
City Hall
McKesson
Bax
Cytamin
Tools
Yi Sahien
I Penal
Ee Anes
BEXEL
Wyta Bee
Washington Lumber & Fuel CO
Pioneer Yard
Rock Wool
Hassan Wool
Love Bros
Jim White
Manavver
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