State P. E. O. organizer visits Chapter J meeting
State organizer Mrs. Betty K. Reed visits Chapter J in Des Moines area, commending officers led by President Mrs. T. L. Brookhart. Thirty three members attend with three visiting guests, and refreshments close the session. next Chapter J meeting set for Oct. 22 at Mrs. F. L. Wilson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty K. Reed
Des Moines
P. E O
Frank L. Wilson
Chapter J
Helen Livingston
San Dimas
Calif
S. A. Douglas
Eleanor Douglas
Harriet Barrett
Reed
T. L. Brookhart
T. A. Michels
W. McLaughlin
L. S. Patterson
J. H. Peet
W. L. Alcorn
W. E. Anderson
J. M. Lloyd
H. Pauls
Schuyler Livingston
Helen Wilson
F. L. Wilson
Queen Esthers Meet At West Chester
The Queen Esther circle of the M. E. church in West Chester held its October 16 meeting at Mrs. Forinash. Esther Rittenhouse led the session with two chapters from Around the World with Mr. Friend, and Miss Franken Miller spoke on mission work. Seven members and three visitors attended. old clothing was sent to Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
M. E. Church of
West Chester
Forinash
Sioux City
Esther Rittenhouse
Friend
Frankenmiller
E O W club meeting in Mississippi hosts dinner and plan relief work
The E O W club met at Mrs D L Carbaugh s home with all members present except one. Mrs Pierce of Dayton Ohio attended as a guest. A candle light dinner at one table followed by a business session planned comfort and relief activities worth seven dollars in two weeks. Next meeting will be with Mrs Robert Dawson and a Halloween party is set for Oct 24 at the Sloat home with menu committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Anderson
Merry Ten Club
Joann Schroeder
Joann
BE. W. Kleineberg
Edward Lambert
Ryene Club
E. O. W. Club
D. L. Carabaugh
Robert Dawson
Hallowe'en
Charles Sloat
Joe Maxwell
Ernest Garrett
Montgomery Ward Stores Meet at Iowa City
Employees from Washington Muscatine Cedar Rapids and Iowa City gathered at the Iowa City store for a social evening with a movie dancing and talks by managers E J Kershner of Cedar Rapids supervised the event with about seventy five in attendance Refreshments including coffee and doughnuts were served Attendees from Washington included T W Cahill Mr and Mrs Bamford Van Dyke Mrs Ernest Miller and several others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward
Washington
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
E. J Kershner
Des Moines
T. W. Cahill
Bamford van Dyke
Ernest Miller
Ralph Junkin
Blanche Brook
Freda White
Ann Knottnerus
Guy Knauss
Loretta Cnessen
B. W. Lane
Mary Briley
Halloween activities at local churches and clubs
Presbyterian Intermediate Christian Endeavor held a Halloween party in the church basement with decorations, games, and refreshments. Epworth League hosted a party at the Methodist church with 21 youths, games, songs, and cocoa and cakes. Bonnie Ryan and Elizabeth Linnenkamp celebrated birthdays nearby with a small gathering and refreshments. Royal Neighbors presented a program of music readings and a dance, plus a playlet and several readings led by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytern Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society
Max Cuddy
John Hughes
Iola Dittmer
Maxine Foster
Chris Dittmer
Elsie Bratten
Methodist Church
F. C. Witzigman
Lucille Nicola
Stanley Knupp
Mildred Brown
Elma Rice
Verna Palmer
Rose Carbaugh
Elizabeth Ten
Louise Ryan
Martha Shockey
Norene McFarland
Betty Kieter
Junior Redlinger
Bonnie Ryan
Elizabeth Linnenkamp
Royal Neighbors
Fred Stewart
North of Washington
Winnie Beller
Enterprise School
Lillie Haight
Winfield
Ida Harmon
R. C. Whicox
Oracle
Loreta Miller
Frances Stewart
Phyllis Crayne
Marigail Robertson
Glider
Ferrel Long
Mae Miller
Ida Davidson
Fred D. Stewart
Mable Horning
Young student earns early Amateur Radio license in Port Huron
John H Bergquist 16, son of Mrs Ethel Bergquist of 1815 Stone Street Port Huron, is among the youngest U S amateur radio operators licensed. He received authority to erect a home station W8FGF and demonstrated a 7 watt Hartley transmitter and regenerative receiver while studying code and sharing time with AP operators and Marconi men at WBE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bergquist
Washington
Port Huron
Mich
John H. Bergquist
Ethel Bergquist
Stone Street
United States
Bergquist
Detroit
Bergquis
Associated Press
Times Herald
Marconi
WBE
Point Edward
Ont
Easy Street or Easy Payment Street in travel tales
A witty column notes that many men think they are on easy street but are actually juggling payments. It riffs on traveling sellers who spin yarns and the illusion of prosperity, challenging readers to spot the real costs behind supposed riches.
Fairfield Gloves Mittens Attract Shoppers From Several Towns
Customers from Brighton Kalona Winfield and other places visit to buy Fairfield Gloves and Mittens priced from 95c to 1 69. A Wisconsin paper tells of a horse that sleeps by day and is alert at night. New Faultless Pajamas arrive and suspenders trace to Rev. Richard Talbot in 1760. Hari Schatfitner Mary Clothes prices drop to 15 year levels. Hard Roads overalls at 1.00 promote durable wear. Four winners in the Sheuerman Bros Football Prize Contest hail from Alta Humboldt Lamoni Woodbine. Kaynee clothes appeal to mothers and children in the wagon demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Kalona
Winfield
Fairfield
Sheuerman Bros
Alta
Humboldt
Lamoni
Woodbine
Community church notices and bake sale details
The UU Po Auxilary and Baptist Kensington of West Chester postponed their social for this month. A 2113 basket dinner at Eureka church is scheduled for Sunday October 25 with Sunday school at 10 and church at 11. Donations for the Legion Auxiliary rummage sale should be left in room three east of Reister's cream station, in the east half of the former Mayo bakery. Members of FF ALU are asked to call at National Bank to pay dues to Geo Schneider, secretary-treasurer. The stewardess ladies of the AM sh church plan a bake sale Saturday October 24 at Benteco store. BB choir practice moves to 7 pm Thursday evening due to football. Chater J BP EB O will hold a regular business meeting at Mrs Frank Wilson's home Thursday October 22 at 2:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Reister’s
Mayo
A. M. Sh. Church
Benteco
Spaniel Laddie Guards Memphis Attorney 15 Years
Dias M. Bryan, a Memphis attorney, kept his Spaniel named Laddie at his office each workday for 15 years and the dog accompanied him home at night to guard the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Dias M. Bryan
Social Calendar Notice for B. & Po Meeting
Regular meeting of B. and Po scheduled for October 21. To be excused or to bring a guest call Lena Anderson at 758 black during hours Monday 8:30-8: Appointments 5-12:45 PM and 7-8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Anderson
Black
Community club notices and social events
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. W. W McFarland for comforts and business. A K C party and dance occur Thursday evening October 22 with Boyd's orchestra. H J club hosts quilting with flowers welcome. PP club hosts Mrs. O Rabb. Independent club meets with Mrs. James Swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O ' Rabb
John Wagner
Earnest Rouse
The
Independent Club
James Swift
Pleasant Hill church Halloween social and events
A Hallowe en social is planned at Pleasant Hill church on Friday evening October 23. The Baptist ladies host a covered dish luncheon at noon in honor of Mrs. Bowman and Mrs. Sherbeck. The Women's Relief Corps will meet all day Friday to sew rompers for Perkins Hospital, bringing a dish to pass and personal utensils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
Pleasant Hill
Baptist
Bowman
Women's Relief Corps
L. R. Baker
Perkins Hospital
Jolly Jokers 4H Club Halloween Party
The Jolly Jokers 4H club hosts a Halloween party at Martha Harvey’s home on Saturday night October 24. The event invites members to attend in costume for an evening of fun and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Jokers 4H
Hallowe’en
Martha Harvey
Red Cross Only Agency Able to Relieve Distress
Silas H. Straw president of the United States chamber of commerce says the Red Cross is the only organized agency to relieve distress from calamities, praising its proven record and urging liberal support as a patriotic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Silas H. Straw
United States Chamber of Commerce
Strawn
The
Prize Bean Grown Near Selinsgrove Pa
A California bean measuring 39.5 inches long was grown on a garden plot at Mrs. Joseph Hendricks home in Penn Avon near Selinsgrove. The unusually large edible vegetable reportedly tasted like squash according to witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selinsgrove
Joseph Hendricks
Penn Avon
Thoxine Promises Quick Night Cough Relief
Night coughing stems from an irritated throat and Thoxine offers fast relief. A single dose before bed reportedly stops coughing within 15 minutes and aids sleep, with no chloroform and a money back guarantee. Available at Mc Daniels Drug Store in 60¢ and 1.00 bottles.
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McDaniel's Drug Store
Bunce Elected to Board of First Iowa State Trust and Savings
Ralph L. Bunce was elected to the board of directors at a regular meeting. He has served in the state banking department and Burlington since moving here ten years ago, rising to vice president before joining the board. The complete board includes John Blaul, William Bongert, Walter B. Eaton, J R Copeland and others from local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Hawkeye
Ralph L. Bunce
Iowa State Trust and Savings Bank
State Banking Department
Bunce
Burlington
Iowa State
John Blaul
S Sens Co
William Bongert
Dehner Cigar Co
William Carson
Boise
Ayette Lumber Co
H. W. Chittenden
Chittenden and Fkastman Co
W. N. Churchill
Churchill Drug Co
J R. Copeland
Clinton Copeland Co
Walter B. Eaton
Ray Redfern
Ralph Ke Schramm
J. §& Schramm Co
Burial Service Held for Dla Farrier at Sandy Hook
Funeral services were held at the Farrier home for nine year old Dla Farrier of Titus who died from infantile paralysis. Burial followed at Sandy Hook cemetery. She was granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Farrier of Brighton and Mr and Mrs Joe Arnold of west of Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Dla Farrier
Edgar Farrier
Titus
Sandy Hook
Willard Farrier
Joe Arnold
West of
Edla
Local Washington county contestants sing in Atwater Kent radio contest
Washington county soloists perform in a WSUT Atwater Kent radio audition tonight at eight o clock. Each singer will perform three numbers and judges will pick one to be sung. Kathleen Coffey, Wilma Walker, Donald Steele, Roy Finch are named with their possible selections. Helen Coffey accompanies all contestants.
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Washington County
Atwater Kent
WSUT
Town City
Hieads
Kathleen Coffey
Handel
Walther
Massenet
Roy Finch
Elijah
Helen Coffey
Franchise to lay power lines across Washington County Iowa.
The Iowa Southern Utilities Company filed a petition with the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners seeking a franchise to erect operate and maintain electric transmission facilities across public lands highways streams and private lands in Washington County and Keokuk County Iowa. A public hearing is set for November 24 1931 at 10 A.M. in Des Moines with objections in writing due five days prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Railroad Commissioners
Washington County
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Centerville
Iowa
Wellman
Tast
Keota
Keokuk County
Theoutheast
Des Moines
Lowa
State OF Iowa
Methodist rummage sale planned for Oct 31 in Democrat Building
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church announces a rummage sale on Saturday October 31 at the Democrat Building. Volunteers with contributions should notify Mrs Homer Stephen or Mrs J H Peet 21312.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Democrat
Homer Stephen
Mra
J. H. Peet
Vinol Promises Strength After Childbirth Trial
A testimonial from Mrs. M. Gunstone claims Vinol helped her recover after childbirth, stating the product supplied iron lime and liver peptone to build strength, restore red blood, increase appetite, and improve sleep. Lemmon's Pharmacy markets Vinei as a remedy for thin nervous women and men.
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Elmer Steeles
Elmer Steele
Riverside
Kennison Johnson
Cincinnati
Steele
Nancy Johnson
Taylor Ridge
Luther Johnson
Luther Jr
Delbert
Dau
Ghter Eva Irene
Pleasant Plain
Lyle Wilcox
Helen Marie
Wilcox
P. 8. Johnson
Rubio
Union Dale
Boston
Donald Steele
Calipfornes
Snyders
Jake Snyders
Anna Snyders
Whittier
Sac City
E. P. Snyders
Marguerite
Harold
F. E
Highland Soctar Club
Oconner Home
Highland Social Club
T. M. O'Conner
Shalea
Jesse Shalla
Vincent Tellin
Charles Kallous
Will Shalla
Ella Shalla
Guneo
Ed Prebys
Taymond Kos
George Havel
VT Anderson's
Rosemary Club Weiner
Rosemary Club
John Cherry
Ray Bell
Lloyd Foster
Shirley Augustine
Queen Esthers Mee
BOO. W
Carbaugh
Monttogomery Ward Stores
Presbyterian Group
Epworth League
PWO Girls
Ryan
West Second Street
Bonnie
Federal Radio
John HH. Bergquist
Wisconsin
Richard Talbot
Hari Schatfitner & Mary
Kaynee
Schmidt’s Drug Store
Shenandoah
Herald
Welch Moor Shoe CO
UU. Po Auxilary
Baptist Kensington
West Cheser
Eureka
FF. Alu
National Bank
Geo. Schneider
Sec. Treas
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
W. W McFarland
K. C
Dace
Boyd
H. J. Club
Joseph Kron
Burlington Bank
Geo. L. McCaughan
Bielen’s
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