Local social notes from Iowa City area residents
Betty Neiswanger leaves Iowa City for Denver to marry John Healy on November 3 in Colorado Springs. The Sallabys learn of John F. E. Woodburn’s death in Salem Oregon. Several locals visit relatives and travel for events and visits in Des Moines, St Louis, Grinnell, Muscatine, and Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Salladay
John FE. Woodburn
Salem, Ore
Woodburn
Riverside
Highland Township
Sallabys
Births at hospital greet new Arrivals in Ainsworth area
Birth today at the local hospital welcomed a son to Mr and Mrs William Wulf of Ainsworth at 7 46 a m The day also lists James Thoma of Ainsworth and Janet Simmering as dismissed from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Shranger
Atlantic
Robert Day
James Thoma
Ainsworth
Janet Simmering
William Wulf
U S Railroad Bridges Span 4000 Miles
The United States has 191,779 railroad bridges. If laid end to end they would extend nearly 4,000 miles, illustrating the vast extent of the nations railway network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Louisa County Sunday School Convention Planned
The Louisa county Sunday school convention will be held at Grandview Community church on Thursday Oct 28 with 9 30 a m registration. Panels cover The Place of the Sunday School In Evangelism and Our United Witness led by district superintendents state workers and local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Louisa County
Grandview
M. D. Thomson
Oakville
C. L. Byrnes
Morning Sun
J. R. Schafer
James PD
This Changing World Explores Uses of Trees
The article notes early beliefs that trees should be cleared from land and used for basic needs like fuel shelter and fencing. It then highlights that trees provide a wide range of modern products including paper plastics sugar chemicals plywood textiles and many others.
Halloween Party Held by West Chester Youth Fellowship
The West Chester Youth Fellowship hosted a Halloween party at the Methodist church on Tuesday evening with over 50 youths in attendance. Rev. R. Vernon Pike and Rev. Hiram Phillips led the event, and entertainment was organized by Faith Bauer, Marcella Bowser, Kay Cherry, and Janet Porter, featuring a ghost story, stunts, and a scavenger hunt. Refreshments were served by Joyce Kleese, Jean Wright, and Genevieve Van Trump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Methodist Church
R. Vernon Pike
Hiram Phillips
Faith Bauer
Marcella Bowser
Kay Cherry
Janet Porter
Joyce Kleese
Jean Wright
Genevieve van Trump
Pythian Meeting Votes Five Cent Absence Fee
The Pythian Past Chief's association met with Mrs. George Baker on Thursday night at 8. Seven members attended. A five cent assessment was set for absences without notifying the hostess. Bridge outcomes: high score Mrs. O R Mayo, low score Mrs. Owen Grecian, travel prize to Mrs. Vina Manassier. Refreshments by the hostess and her daughter Genevieve. Next gathering with Mrs. E E Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Pythian Past Chief's Association
George Baker
O. R. Mayo
Owen Grecian
Vina Manassier
Genevieve
E. E. Ward
Independent club meeting hosts and pinochle prizes
Mrs Etta Swift hosted the Independent club Thursday at 2 o clock with Mrs N W Thompson presiding over a brief business session. Pinochle was played at two tables. high prize went to Mrs Marcella Vittetoe, travel prize to Mrs Fred Palmer, and low score to Mrs Francis McConnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Swift
N. W. Thompson
Marcella Vittetoe
Fred Palmer
Francis McConnell
Chapter L TTT Meets in Crawfords ville with 23 Members
Chapter L TTT of Crawfords ville met Tuesday evening with 23 members present. Reports on the national convention in Davenport were read by Mrs Wayne Peterson Mrs Joe H Jones Mrs Earl Monson Mrs Harvey Thomas Mrs William Robertson and Mrs Paul Huston. A Halloween party was planned for October 28 with husbands as guests. refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
John White
Davenport
Wayne Peterson
Joe H. Jones
Earl Monson
Harvey Thomas
William Robertson
Paul Huston
Missionary Group Meets at Crawfordsville Church
The Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian missionary group gathered Thursday afternoon with strong attendance. President Mrs Daniel K Ford led the meeting as roll call noted a field report from missions in Kentucky Alaska Egypt and India presented by Mrs Chester Piper Mrs Florence Maxwell Mrs Chester Cherryholmes and Olive Moore respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Frank Fletcher
Mae Rees
Frank Gault
Campfire and Blue Bird Leaders Hold Community Room Meeting
Leaders from Campfire and Blue Bird groups gathered in the Community room of the M.C.A. for leadership instruction on Tuesday afternoon, correcting a previous report that said Campfire and Brownie leaders attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C.A
O E S Pinochle Party Held at Masonic Temple
Mrs Howard McBride and Mrs E M Johnson of Chicago Hl top the rounds at the O E S pinochle party Thursday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. Five tables of pinochle followed by refreshments served by hostesses Mrs Charles Schmoeller and Mrs Donald Sheetz. Guests seated at one long table adorned with squash and Halloween sweets and candles in color decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McBride
E. M. Johnson
Chicago
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Charles Schmoeller
Donald Sheetz
Busy-Bee 4-H Girls Discuss Evening Meeting Time
Three new members Nancy Schnicker Shirky Hesseltine and Inez Hesseltine attended the Busy-Bee 4-H Girls meeting held Saturday afternoon at Sevilla and Donna Mae Nelsons home. They planned to move the meetings to evenings with the next gathering set for November 11 at 7 30 pm at Dorothy and Doris Guys home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Schnicker
Shirky Hesseltine
Inez Hesseltine
Farewell Potluck Honors Smiths Libes and Mrs Lloyd Smith
Grace Hill community building hosted a farewell supper Wednesday with 43 attendees. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Libe and Mrs Lloyd Smith and girls. families expressed gratitude to all who honored them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiths
Lloyd Smith
Ed Libe
Grace Hill
Wellman couple welcomed baby girl in Iowa City
Mr and Mrs Duane Wade of Wellman announce the birth of a baby girl Friday morning at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. The parents, grandparents, and the hospital staff shared the happy news of the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Wade
Wellman
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Wade Revealed as Former Patricia Swift of Washington
Wade, formerly Patricia Swift of Washington, is identified as the daughter of Mrs. Charles Swift in the provided obituary style note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Patricia Swift
Washington
Charles Swift
Sew and So club holds meeting at Mrs Crawford’s home
The Sew and So club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Earnest Crawford's home with twelve members two children and three guests present. New member Mrs Wm Dusenbery joined. Roll call featured cleaning hints and a white elephant exchange. Next meeting date undecided due to Armistice Day with a pot holder exchange planned and entertainment to be organized by Mrs Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Crawford
Lloyd Phillips
Mary Duvall
Irene Carr
Wm. Dusenbery
Crawford
William Carr
Charles Thrapp
Phillips
Eight miles of copper highline installed east of Columbus Junction
Iowa Southern Utilities reports eight miles of new copper highline installed east of Columbus Junction by a Washington crew with local ISU help. Kenneth Johnson moved from Wayland to Columbus Junction as line foreman for ISU. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have taken housing on North Main Street as work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Washington
ISU
Kenneth Johnson
Wayland
Friendly Worker's
Louisa Center
Ralph Hyink
Muscatine
Fred Drewee
Homer
Wis
Wednesda
T. A. Lewis
E. R. Mitchell
State Center
Hull
VFW
Fredonia
Sam Miller
H. EK. Jones
Judy
Jane Reid
Orville Reid
Darris Steele
Washington County Hospital
D. A. Marker
Poor Economy Cuts Dairy Barn Widths
Farmers claim reducing litter and feed alley widths saves space but harms efficiency in the dairy barn. They argue the barn should be a comfortable workshop with ample space to improve convenience for workers.
Emma C Anderson study group meets at Edna Klein home
Mrs U S Smith led a lesson from Great Prayers of the Bible for the Emma C Anderson study group of the Methodist church yesterday at 2:30 PM in Edna Klein's home. Highschoolers attended and tea was served by the hostess, Mrs Harrison Dodder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Smith
U. S. Smith
Harrison Dodder
Sunshine Community Club Masquerade Party Held At Thompson Home
Ghostly decor and a Halloween masquerade at the Clyde Thompsons hosted Sunshine Community Club members and guests including Paul and Evangeline Johnson and George Zeck families. Children won prizes Carma Thompson and Joan Thompson. adult winner Lyle Wilcox. Pie contest featured Carl Schneider, Mr. Wilcox, Marion Sheetz, Elmer Wenger, Dale Richards, Jesse Stout. Sheetz and Wenger finished fastest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
Clyde Thompson
Paul and
Evangeline Johnson
George Zeck
Carma Thompson
Joan Thompson
Lyle Wilcox
Don Simmering
Carl Schneider
Mr. Wilcox
Marion Sheetz
Elmer Wenger
Dale Richards
Jesse Stout
Mr. Sheetz
Mr. Wenger
Switzer condemns ban on political talks in Iowa
Harlan IA October 23 Carroll O Switzer Democratic gubernatorial candidate denounces University of Iowa and state authorities over a ban on political discussion. He cites Sen Harry Cain speech as evidence of unequal opportunities under a one party system. Switzer notes Cain claimed to speak for governors Dewey and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Carroll O. Switzer
Iowa
Switzer
Harry Cain
Wash
University of Iowa
Virgil Hanecher
Cain
Rubber gloves ease with powder on hands
Rubber gloves help prevent chipped nails and chapped hands during chores. Sprinkling powder on hands before donning gloves can make the gloves slip on more easily.
Forty Three Women Hear Book Review at Church Meeting
Forty three women attended the general meeting of the Women's Council of the Christian church Friday evening. Mrs. T. C. Polk gave the book review Report to Protestants as Mrs. Leslie Beenblossom led the session with devotions and group II teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Polk
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Leslie Beenblossom
Harold Beenblossom
Albert Spangler
Charles Anderson
William Putman
Richard Skipton
Carrie Gray
Roy Randall
Clarence Randall
Ivory Palaces
Ames
Social Calendar full of club meetings this week
A dense listing of community events includes Nu Phi Mu and Damascus Shrine activities, Fortnightly and YWCA doll clothes work, Masonic and VFW gatherings, Pythian Sisters masquerade, garden and plant auctions, Priscilla dessert luncheon, YW mixers, tea and prayer observances, and several club meetings through Thursday across multiple venues including Masonic Temple and YW rooms. It notes deadlines for notices by 10 p.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A
Ken Peters
White Shrine Bridge
Masonic Temple
Applied Arts
WW. H. McConnell Jr
Y. W
Rosemary Club
Charles Wiley
Pythian Sisters
Hallowe'en
K. P. Hall
VFW
Damascus Shrine
W.S.J
Women’s Missionary Society
U. P. Church
Marie McConaughey
Garden Dept. II
George Johnson
E. Washington
Priscilla Club
Ed Sullivan
Doctor outlines patient needs in mental hospital care idea
A doctor argues that the focus should be on what patients show they want done in mental hospital treatment. He advocates aligning care with patient input and practical needs rather than rigid protocols.
Baptist Women Host Luncheon and Puerto Rico Talk
Mrs Ada Van Dyke attended a Baptist Women’s missionary society luncheon at the church held at 1 45 pm. Hostesses included Mrs Will Moore and Mrs William Sickles. The program featured devotionals on Romans 12 a Puerto Rico work talk by Mrs Ben Coppock and a Dutch market supper plan with 47 calls by women and 88 by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada van Dyke
The
Baptist Women's Missionary Society
Will Moore
William Sickles
Rose
Fanny Gilbert
Lois Turnipseed
Paul Wells
Ben Coppock
Puerto Rico
Shower for Betty Neiswanger Held at Orr Home
Mrs. Lester Orr and Mrs. Harry Sowden hosted a miscellaneous shower for Betty Neiswanger at the Orr residence. She is set to wed John Healy on November 8 in Colorado Springs. Guests played bridge after gift openings, with Mrs. E. E. Stutsman winning high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Orr
Harry Sowden
Betty Neiswanger
Orr
Miss Neiswanger
John Healy
Colorado Springs
Colo
E. E. Stutsman
Child Study I Rescheduled to November Fourth Meeting
The group postpones Child Study I by one week and will meet on November 4 with Mrs. George Kerr. Attendees are asked to bring money for anniversary dinner tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
Milk Deliveries Reach High Daily Volume Across Nation
More than 699 million quarts of fresh milk and cream are distributed daily to consumers via doorstep deliveries and retail outlets. The vast volume underscores cold chain reach and widespread demand shaping dairy logistics nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowra
Treatment of mental cases lag in Iowa, says Blaine
Dr Daniel Blaine, medical director of the American psychiatric association, told the Iowa Society for Mental Hygiene that treating mental patients on county poor farms shows the state is a century behind. He warned that legislatures may give interested parties what they want rather than needed reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Daniel Blaine
Deviesates
Iowa Society For Mental Hygiene
Blaine
American Psychiatris Association
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Dick Kester
Towa City
Notre Dame
W. T. McIntyre
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N. Johnston
Nelson Broderick
Norma Pohren
Brighton
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Lydia Taylor
Hubert Lokrer
H. E. Williams
Grinnell
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Ventura
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Belle Gray Rice
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Glen Holden
Richmond
Harvey Holden
U. S
Louisa
Paul Textor
Letts
Amy Shutt
Harley A. Henderson
Floyd McCague
George J. Roths
Cairo
H. A Harbison
Dale Edmondson
Eugene B. Adams
Verne Doudna
F. P. Jackson
Dayton
Ohio
H. E. Northey
Jessie Helprey
Mt. Pleasant
O'Neill
Madge O'Neill
Harlan Reece
Ruth Dircks
Alma _ Reed
Clara Schrier
Ruth Jennings
Irene Frisk
Fern Bell
Ruth Fisher
Kathleer Stone
Alma Reed
Irene Schlutz
James B. Helmick
Fred Dupuis
Franklin Gabriel
Diocesan Council of
Catholic Women
Williamsburg
Earl Bush
Excelsior Springs
Harry J. Jordon
Mt. Union
Memorial
Dixie Chocolates
Dixie’s
Carmel
Dixie’s Carmel Corn Shop
State Theater
Youth Fellowship Party
Hallowe’en
Keith Vetter
Marilyn Ruegsegger
Ed Chabal
Charlotte Earls
Bok
Artemas Brown
George Massen, Jr
Sew and
Junction
Thomas Dewey
Earl Warren
Social
Lloyd Turnipseed, Jr
Schuchardt
Boyd Foster
Rural Women's Club
W. J. Marie, Jr
Baptist
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E. M. Bridges & Co
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Chamberlin Bros. Sport Shop
Bever
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