Local social notes and events from Wapello to Ottumwa
Mrs. C A Speer of Wapello visits sister Mrs C G Schmoeller and returns home last night. Mrs Warren Allen and children of Wapello accompany her to Washington to spend the day with Al’s parents. Mrs J D Rabenold of Ainsworth visits Chillicothe for homecoming. Struck stack and oats on Meint Koehler farm in Glendale. Prices for Friday night dance at Rendezvous updated. Jack Darkens and Walt Me Farland visit Chillicothe for Freida Rabenold’s homecoming ball. Mrs J D Rabenold to return Sunday. EF Morrison and family in Des Moines for Shrew stage production. Typewriter ad. Mrs Robert Lytle and others attend National T T T convention in Ottumwa. Hilma Dodds to meet Ames chapter at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Speer
Wapello
C. G. Schmoeller
Warren Allen
Washington
Rabhenold
Ainsworth
Chillicothe
Vreida
Business College
Rabenold
Jack Darkens
Walt MeFarland
Chillicoth Mo
Tomorow
Freida Rabenold
C.B.C
J. LD. Rabenold
EF. D. Morrison
Robert Lytle
Richard Johnston
Harold Putnan
Dorothy Kammueller
Ottumwa
Hilma Dodds
Ames
Crippled Demons Face Bloodhounds At Fort Madison
Coach Fred Maasham ships the Demon football squad to Fort Madison with a depleted lineup as injuries force two linemen to backfield duty. Capt Terry Anderson and Jim Gallagher move into the backfield to replace the injured Bob Lewis and Skeeter Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Maasham
Fort Madison
Maasham
Bob Lewis
Harold ‘Skeeter’ Wolf
Terry Anderson
Jim Gallagher
Wolf
Lewis
Rob Lewis
Skeeter
Muscatine
Demons
Jack Mace
Don Mitchell
Mace
Mitchell
Flynn
Moore
Anderson
Gallagher
Bob Flynn
Dick Moore
Bill Brown
Milo Steele
Bob Gates
Letterman
JT. J. Iserdo
Prank Dea
Bloodhounds
Keokuk
Local Social Notes From Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa
Mrs Charles Vincent of Mo line and Mrs John Rittenhouse return from a weeklong trip through Shepherd of the Hills country and Ozark Arkansas. Beulah Bower and Ruth Bailey of Ames to attend TTT convention in Ottumwa while Mrs Harold Putnam hosts over Sunday visit. Ross Motor Service advertises economy oil change. R L Livingston and daughters visit Cedar Rapids with Mrs Frank Klingberg of Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vincent
Moline
John Rittenhouse
Blaine Holmes
Shepherd of the Hills Country
Ozark Mountains
Arkansas
Beulah Bower
Ruth Bailey
Ames
Harold Putnam
Ottumwa
R. L. Livingston
Mable and
Helen
Frank J. Klingberg
Los Angeles
Calif
Cedar Rapida
Tin can cleanup starts next Tuesday in city allotments
The semi annual tin can cleanup begins on Tuesday October 24. Residents should place cans in containers and set them in the alley or on the terrace near street address 2128.
Hospital Dismissals Include Horst Family and Others
At the hospital Mrs. C. L. Horst and her baby daughter were dismissed for their Wellman home. Also discharged were Mrs. Lesroy Richardson of Washington and Mrs. R. E. Brinning of Wellman. Eidward Greiner of Keota was admitted for treatment yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Horst
Wellman
Lesroy Richardson
Washington
R. EB. Brinning
Eidward Greiner
Keota
Yearlings Defeat Chester Reserves 40 to 0
Joe Duca’s sophomore and freshman yearlings crushed West Chester high school reserves 40 to 0. The first half stood 33 to 6 with Bob Faulkner throwing a sleeper pass for a touchdown. Burchard Holden endured a broken nose as Schneide, Grubb and Huber formed the backfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Duca
West Chester High School
Bob Faulkner
Burchard Holden
Schneide
Grubb
Huber
Duea
Rice's Grid Team to Play Davenport in Ohio Midwest Grid Row
Hod Rice's Devilsbiss High School team from Toledo Ohio will play Davenport High at Davenport tonight. The Toledo squad, coached by a former Washington man, met Moline in the Tri Cities last season. After the game Rice plans to travel to Iowa City to view the Iowa Notre Dame game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hod Rice
Devilsbiss High School
Toledo
Ohio
Davenport
Washington
Tri-Cities
Rice
Iowa City
Members of Club and Families Gather at Pearson Home
Friendship club members and families met at Myrtle Pearson’s house last Friday evening. Forty five attended for games including Chinese checkers and rock. Halloween colors appeared in decorations and light refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Myrtle Pearson
Pearson
Donald Brown
A. Prank Pearson
Ray Lambert
Wyman Community Club Plans Halloween Event at School
The Wyman Community club met at Mrs. Clair Mullen’s home with a large turnout. Plans were formed for a Halloween party at the school gym on Thursday evening October 26, with guests to bring sandwiches pie and table service for their own family. Each member shared an embarrassing moment and refreshments were provided by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Clair Mullen
Hallowe'en
Thurs
Headliners 4-H Club Hosts Wiener Roast At Leader’s Home
The Headliners 4 H Club held a Wednesday evening gathering at leader Mrs Golia Miller’s home. Four of six members attended and four new members joined Beulah Stewart Ha ther Stewart Betty Stewart and Jeanne Shalla. Members roasted wieners and marshmallows after a brief business meeting led by Fae Schoonover president. Officers elected Carol Stewart president Jean Sigafeose vice president Beulah Stewart secretary treasurer Esther Stewart reporter Jeanne Shalla historian. Plans were set for year program and an evening of entertainment at Cloyee Stewart home for families with the club to provide program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Golia Miller
Beulah, Hather
Betty Stewart
Jeanne Shalla
Fae Schoonover
Carol Stewart
Jean Sigafeose
Beulah Stewart
Esther Stewart
Cloyee- Stewart
W C T U Meeting at Mrs Brinton’s Home
The W C T U held a meeting at Mrs George Brinton’s home with Fila Gordon teaching and Mrs J A Hawthorne presiding. Mrs Jennie Aehesen summarized Ida B Wise Smith’s Rochester convention address. Highlights were given by Mrs T F Barker. The group voted to place Crusader and Union Signal magazines in the Washington public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
George Brinton
Fila Gordon
J. A. Hawthorne
Jennie Aehesen
Ida B. Wise Smith
Rochester
N.Y
T. F. Barker
Crusader
Union Signal
Washington Public Library
Mrs. Joe Ward Hosts Dinner And Bridge Winners
Mrs. Joe Ward hosted a dinner and afternoon bridge for club members in Wellman with high scores at three tables earning prizes for Mrs. W. S. McIntosh Mrs. W. B. Webster and Mrs. Guy Meothart. A party plan was approved for Oct. 10 at Mr. and Mrs. E. Wehrle with husbands invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Eardley Bell, Jr
Earnest Bell
Bertha Mae Bell
Riverside
Marriage of Curtis Wells and Laurene Dircks in Kahoka
Announcement from Columbus Junction reports the Sept 28 1938 Kahoka Missouri marriage of Laurene Dircks daughter of H B Dircks Columbus Junction and Curtis Wells son of Jkb Wells Washington. Rev Paul Paschal officiated with the couple unattended. The bride wore a brown tailored suit and is an Iowa Illinois Telephone Company operator. Wells graduated from Washington high school and attended Washington junior college and the University of Iowa. They will reside on Wells farm near Washington. Also noted is a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Frank Isett moving to Burlington hosted by Rev W A Bloomquist with guest Sarah Rinehart and Mrs Isett. Compliments to Mrs Dayle Frame moving to Vail hosted by Mrs J K Reaney with dessert bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Laurene Dircks
H. B. Dircks
Curtis Wells
J. Kb. Wells
Washington
Kahoka
Paul Paschal
Methodist Church
Columbus High School
Iowa-Illinois ‘Telephone Company
Wells
Washington High School
Washington Junior College
University O Iowa
New Members Join Delta Dek Club in Riverside
Mrs Edward Bushek hosted a Riverside Delta Dek gathering with guests Mrs C V Dautremont and daughter Mrs Dorothy Fittimons and Mrs John Kunitter. Bridge results awarded high score to Mrs Robert Smola, traveling prize to Mrs A H Pogge, and allout to Mrs William Ingram. New members Mrs William Ingram and Mrs Paul Knebel attended their first meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Edward Bushek
Delta Dek Club
C. V. Dautremont
Dorothy Fitz Timmons
John Kunitter
Robert Smola
A. H. Pogge
William Ingram
John Knittel
Himon Knittel
Paul, Knebel
R. H. Heitzman
Many Happy Returns Birthdays in Community
Julia Cavender reaches 86 and joins the Three Quarter Century club while active in the Methodist church and local organizations. Dick Ross turns 14, Alma Hearne Holland and George Ferguson also celebrate. Wilma Te Rockhurst, Everette Squire, and Robert Libe observe birthdays in varied local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Cavender
Three Quarter Century Club
Methodist Church
the Eastern Star
D.A.R
Woman's Relief Corps
Dessert Bridge Club Meets at Schmoeller Home
The dessert bridge gathering was hosted yesterday afternoon at Mrs. C. G. Schmoeller's home for the club and guest. After a 1 PM luncheon, four tables of bridge were played with Mrs. Frank Stewart winning the club prize and Mrs. KE. B. Hammer taking the guest prize. Mrs. Speer departed for her home in Wapello last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Speer
Wapello
C. G. Schmoeller
Schmoeller
Frank Stewart
KE. B. Hammer
Speer
Echoes from Hollywood at P.E.O. Meeting
Mrs. John Lemmon spoke on new films planned for release at a Chapter 1 P.E.O. meeting held last evening at Mrs. Stella Latchem’s home. Twenty members attended after a brief business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
John Lemmon
Stella Latchem
Pythian Past Chiefs Meeting Held at Matucha Home
Mrs William Matucha hosted the Pythian Past Chiefs association gathering at her Matucha home. After a brief business session, members played bridge at two tables. High score went to Mrs G A Reinert, travel prize to Mrs George Baker, and low to Mrs A K Schmoeller. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Matucha
G. A. Reinert
George Baker
A. BK. Schmoeller
Matucha
Lincoln P T A Elects New Officers At Meeting
Lincoln P T A met yesterday afternoon at 4 with 36 members present in the school building. Third grade, directed by Marie Landau, offered a program of animal stories and poems. Nominating chair Mrs. Clarence Logan reported the committee: leader Mrs. Richard McCleery, assistant leader Mrs. Harry Sizer, secretary-treasurer Mrs. F. E. Bartow. officers were unanimously elected. Thelma Luther from the Washington county health unit spoke on dental health and proper brushing. Mrs. Phil Weldin led a lesson on Youth Opportunities. Retiring leader Mrs. Carl Martin thanked all who aided during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln P.T.A
Marie Landau
Clarence Logan
Richard McCleery
Harry Sizer
F. E. Bartow
Thelma Luther
Washington County Health Unit
Phil Weldin
Carl Martin
Potluck Supper at Country Club
Country club members held a potluck dinner at the club house last evening with about twenty five attendees. Bridge followed at four tables. Mrs. Leeter Orr won the high score prize. No potluck next week due to another meeting, but a potluck is planned for Thursday, November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Leeter Orr
Social Calendar Notes for Friday to Wednesday
A series of community events listed with times and venues including Garden dept meeting at 7 20 p m hosted by Myrtle Pearson with transport by Irene Yard and Mrs B F Bostwick if roads are muddy an anniversary dinner at 6 30 p m at the M E church bring sandwiches dish to pass and table service a Rebekah meeting at 7 30 p m at I O C F hall for new members W R C regular meeting at 2 30 p m Saturday DeMolay meeting at 7 30 p m Masonic Temple Damascus Shrine No 16 regular meeting at 8 p m with social hour and refreshments Navajo club Wednesday at 2 30 p m hosted by Mrs D N Anwyl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Dept
Myrtle Pearson
Irene Yard
B. F. Bostwick
I. M.E
M.E. Church
Rebekah
C.F. Hall
Masonic Temple
Damascus Shrine
Navajo Club
D. N. Anwyl
Leigh Soule Speaks to Wayland Group
Leigh Soule of Washington addressed the Wayland Mennonite Brotherhood gathering in Wayland on October 20. The event drew seventy five men from the church and invited guests from the Methodist Men and Mennonite groups, with singing and refreshments to follow. Jesse Busby and Harry Davis were among out of town attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Wayland Mennonite Brotherhood
Men's Brotherhood of the Methodist Church
Mennonite Organization
Leigh Soule
Washington
Jesse Busby
Harry Davis
William Penne
Wayland Mennonite Church
Letts Couple Wed in Parsonage Here
Lois Marie Johnson and Ray Arthur Collier of Letts were married yesterday at 3 30 in the Methodist parsonage. Dr R C Keagy performed the single ring ceremony with Mr and Mrs Walter Clavenger of Letts as attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Marie Johnson
Ray Arthur Collier
Let's
R. C. Keagy
Walter Clavenger
Letts
Former Kolah Club Members Entertained at Home
Former Kolah members were entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Clarence Brown. The event recalled the club’s early days twenty-two years ago. Mrs. Clayne Knapp and Mrs. Newt Prottman led the program with greetings from Mrs. Bessie Wend and a response by Mrs. Clarence Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
Cit
Clarence Brown
Charles Jackson
Clayne Knapp
Newt Prottman
Bessie Wend
Clarence Jackson
Bratman
Danny Boy
N. M. Speidel
I. D. Quinn
Lauder Kennedy
John Cherry
Verne Jackson
Moline
Agency
John Jackson
Fairfield
James Brooks
Charles H. Wolfe
Chris Dittmer
Lloyd Alliman
Spencer Reed
Odd Fellows Host Card Party in Lodge Hall
The Odd Fellows drew a good crowd for a card party last evening in the lodge hall. Prize winners included Mrs. B. Watson for door prize and high bridge score, Floyd Murdock for second in bridge, and 8. B. Watson for low. In pin ochle Edwin Hite earned high score and second, with W. BE. Wasson low. Pie and coffee were provided by Oral Mayo Earl Nicola Louis Wagenknecht Charles Murdock and Harold Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Lodge Hall
B. Watson
Floyd Murdock
B.B. Watson
Edwin Hite
W. BE. Wasson
Oral Mayo
Earl Nicola
Louis Wagenknecht
Charles Murdock
Harold Walker
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