Local Socials and Notices From the Community
City water customers are reminded rent is due at the City Clerk's office with no discount after ten days. Rev and Mrs George Kerr and sons plan a dinner with Rev and Mrs Cottrell at LeClaire. Doris Klepfer to Readlyn to teach high school. Vastines return to Fort Mastison. Gladys Edwards resumes linotype duties at the Journal after vacation. mother Mrs Edwards visited relatives in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fulton
George Kerr
Donald and
Roderick
James Cottrell
LeClaire
Gladys Edwards
the Journal
W. BB. Edwards
Denver
Colo
Bailey and Day Family Travel Notes
Josephine Bailey departs tonight for Chicago to resume work after a vacation with her mother Mrs M W Bailey in Colorado. Mr and Mrs William Day of Flint Michigan visit Brighton to see his parents and relatives in Washington. Mr and Mrs Charles Longwell of Chicago welcomed a son born Saturday at St Josephs hospital. Longwell is the son of Mrs Laura Longwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Bailey
Chicago
William Day
Flint, Mich
Brighton
Washington
Charles Longwell
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mr. Longwell
Laura Longwell
Everyone to His Taste in a Florist Family Mystery
In a Milan parcel marked letter, a rich client orders Westlawn flower beds and boxes as Uncle Bly, a sixty year old florist, lies ill. Sarah Fairchild, his sole relative and former Boston stenographer, must manage the business and the delicate care of his orders while avoiding worsening his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qarah
Milan
Westlawn
van Gillett
Ely
Sarah
Bly
Sarah Fairchild
Boston
Master of Denunciation Finds Westlawn Garden Venture
Sarah leaves the trolley to visit the Van Gillett place and maps a plant haul from Uncle Bly. She selects angels trumpets heliotrope mignonette and flowering tobacco for Westlawn and Bar Harbor, hires help, and impresses Uncle Bly with rapid sales growth. He offers a partnership as orders rise and profits grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westlawn
van Gillett Place
Sarah
Uncle Billy
Uncle Bly
Pliofilm Umbrella Debuts As Inexpensive Rain Protector
The market introduces a transparent pliofilm umbrella praised for its low cost and smart appearance. Its lightweight design emphasizes practicality and portability for everyday use.
Family Picnic Honors Golden Wedding Couple
Mr. and Mrs. George J. Norman observed their golden wedding anniversary August 26. A family party at Sunset Park brought 28 relatives, including their son Don R. Norman and grandchildren, plus relatives from Ottumwa Washington Kewanee Moline Des Moines. An anniversary cake and flowers marked the celebration with gifts received by the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Norman
South Avenue C
Becky Norman
Sunset Park
Norman
Don R. Norman
Donna
Becky
Lawrence
Richard
Ottumwa
George R. Norman
Washington
Ferrel Parker
Thelma Parker
Kewanee
Edwin Palmquist
Clell Harrelson
Moline
Inl
Local Student Visits Family and Community Figures
Lawrence Whisler, CU student in summer aviation, arrived from Boulder to spend weeks with his parents Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Whisler. Ruth Dupuis visited friends in Town City and began work as Solon high school music instructor after a Saturday teachers meeting. Paul Kyle starts as registered pharmacist at McDaniel drug store, after leaving Avoc post after Iowa degree. Pierce Knox visits with Lawrence De Witt family before planning an eastern tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Whisler
University of Colorado
University
Boulder
P. F. Whisler
Fort Madison
Ruth Dupuis
Solon
Solon High School
Paul Kyle
McDaniel
Force
Avoc
University of Iowa
Pierce Knox
Lawrence de Witt
Hostesses Honor Niece Mrs Phelps and Friends
Mrs C W McLaughlin and Carolyn Hamilton entertained friends of their niece Mrs McKinnie Phelps of New York City Saturday afternoon. An one o'clock luncheon was served in Winga's cafe private dining room. Pierce Knox gave a short xylophone program before guests visited at the Dr McLaughlin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. McLaughlin
Carolyn Hamilton
Four Youths Take First Plane Rides At Riverview Park
North Oregon reports a community outing with four youths taking their first airplane rides at Riverview park on Wednesday and Thursday. Names include Robert OConnor Robert Conry Eldon Conry and Sam Canott. Local residents and visitors joined in social visits with families in Washington Des Moines Brighton and Kinsley during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview Park
C. H. Beenblossom
North
Oregon
Robert O'Connor
Robert
Eldon Conry
Sam Canott
Matt Anderson
Nellie Taylor
Des Moines
C. A
David Kleese
Washington
Lee Conry
Brighton
Paulin
Kinsley
Frank Henderson
Bob
Duane Hazen
Lynching Roots Traced to Charles Lynch Name
The practice named after Charles Lynch emerged as a private summary punishment by individuals. Lynching grew as a method used to punish lawless persons outside formal judicial processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lynch
Miller McCormick Wedding in Rockford Presbyterian Church
Ruth Elizabeth McCormick and Maxwell Peter Miller Jr of Rockford were married Saturday at Middle Creek Presbyterian Church in a green and white ceremony. The Rev Dr Harry P Armstrong performed before about 300 guests. The bridal party wore period styles with marquisette gowns and mint accents. A reception followed at a leased Rockford home. the couple planned a short wedding trip before settling in Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Elizabeth McCormick
Maxwell Peter Miller, Jr
Rockford
Chicago Tribune
Miller
M. P. Miller
Iowa City
Washington
Little White Country Church
Middle Creek Presbyterian Church
Albert Gallatin Simms
United States
Medill McCormick
Courtlandt Barnes, Jr
Mrs. Miller
Frederick
Cedar Rapids Bride Trewin Weds Marion Sandy in Church
Martha Trewin of Cedar Rapids and Marion Sandy of Des Moines married Friday evening in a Cedar Rapids church ceremony attended by about 500 guests. The reception followed at Hotel Roosevelt. Trewin teaches girls physical education in Washington schools. Sandy previously attended local schools and worked at the Domby shoe store in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Trewin
Cedar Rapids
Marion Sandy
Des Moines
P. Sandy
Bloomington
Ill
Hotel Roosevelt
Miss Trewin
Washington
Sandy
J. H. Sandy
Domby
Iowa City
Washington High School Alumni Celebrate Eleven Year Reunion
Graduates of the class of 1930 from Washington High School held a dinner and reunion at the First Presbyterian church social rooms. Fifty attendees enjoyed a seven o clock dinner, followed by an after dinner program led by toastmaster Burdette Westermark, class song, and brief life updates, with plans for the fifteenth reunion in July 1945 and a contribution to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Burdette Westermark
Verne Pangborn
Lester Luckenbill
Harold Fulton
Wayne Brown
Iowa City
Ruth
Cunningham
Ames
Lucille Knox
Oakland
Calif
Donald Benz
Oskaloo
Red Cross
Robert Genkinger
Bernadine Jones
Have Family Dinner At R. Kelsey Home
A extended family gathering honored guests at the Ralph Kelsey home Sunday. Attendees included Frank and Barbara Malin and others from Montrose Colorado, Woodward Iowa City Rock Island Ainsworth De Witt and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Malin
Charles Malin
Daryl
Barbara
Bobbie Lee
Montrose
Colo
Ralph Kelsey
Frank Beatty
Woodward
BE. C. Roeder
Alice
Ellen
Iowa City
Lyle Kelsey
Rock Island, Ill
Glenn Anderson
Mary
Margaret
John
Ainsworth
Randolph Kelsey
Billy
Marilyn
May Hopengardner
Washington
Clarence Fletcher
Diane
de Witt
West Chester Woman's Relief Corps Holds Regular Meeting
The West Chester Woman's Relief Corps met Thursday afternoon for a routine session with reports and business. Under Lucy Leet, patriotic instructor, a short program was presented and members discussed items of interest as one member plans to move away. Flags were furling to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Woman’s Relief Corps
Lucy Leet
Slumber Party Entertains Wells Group in Early Morning
Mary Elizabeth Wells hosted a gathering at her home a slumber party for a group of girls before college. The evening featured games a car ride a treasure hunt and dancing culminating in a cafeteria breakfast at 6 45 am. Guests departed at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Wells
Bridge Honors Mrs. Sizer at Kos Home
Mrs Frank Kos entertained guests for a bridge evening in her Lisbon home. The event featured two tables of play with Mrs Dale Gallagher taking high score, Mrs Glenn L. Wilson second, and guest Mrs Harry Sizer receiving a gift. One course of refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starry Sizer
Patty
Harry, Jr
Lisbon
Frank Kos
Harry Sizer
Kos
Labes
Dale Gallagher
Glenn L. Wilson
Sizer
Cotter Groups to Meet on Thursday
The Westminster Guild of the Cotter Presbyterian church will meet Thursday evening September 4 at the church with teachers as guests of honor. The program includes games and entertainment and all young women are invited. The Ladies Aid society also plans a church meeting on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter
Westminster Guild
Cotter Presbyterian Church
Ladies Aid Society
Cotter Church
Bethel Sunday School Plans Picnic at Sunset Park
The Bethel Presbyterian church Sunday school will hold a picnic in Sunset Park on Saturday. A basket dinner is planned at noon and attendees should bring sandwiches their own table service and a well filled basket. All church and Sunday school friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Sunset Park
Presbyterian prayer meeting set at Mrs Davis home
A cottage prayer meeting of the Presbyterian church will be held Wednesday morning at 9 30 at the home of Mrs Harvey Davis 712 South Marion Avenue 16912
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
Harvey Davis
South
Marion Avenue
Local attendees list for West Chester event
Attendees included Catherine Mottet of West Chester and others named Mary Murphy Jean Brower Jeanette Krabill Beulah Stewart Verla Boshart Bonnie West and Virginia Sheetz at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Mottet
West Chester
Mary Murphy
Jean Brower
Jeanette Krabill
Beulah Stewart
Verla Boshart
Bonnie West
Virginia Sheetz
Shalla Reunion Held At Sunset Park
The annual Shalla reunion was held yesterday in Sunset Park with a noon basket dinner and an afternoon of visiting. About 110 attendees joined relatives including John Shalla Jr honorary president and Kate Shalla acting president. The group planned the 1942 reunion for Sunset Park on the third Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shalla
Sunset Park
John Shalla, Jr
Kate Shalla
Bessie Bockhorst
Kathryn Prebyl
Dorothy Shalla
KE. M. Cox
Andy Hansen
Wilbert R. Olson
Katherine
Moline
Ivan Lemley
Colleen
Rock Island
Clifford Swick
Canton, Ill
Harold Swick
Elaine
Richard
Joyce Anne
Brighton
Fred Klein
Judy
Linda Kay
Virginia
Iowa City
Darrell Goodwin
Phyllis Joan
Wellman
Ed Beranek
Donald
Robert
Dickie
Roy Kallous
Mary Catherine
Jane
Bob
Tom
Pauline
Louise
Gary
Yvonne
Urban Te Bockhurst
Lamont Kelley
Mary Ellen
Joseph TeBockhorst
Letitia
Ed Prebyl
Everett
Betty
Ed Kallous
Louis Havel
Dean
Lea Havel
Will A. Shalla
Janet
John Shalla
Jim Shalla
Blanche Novy
Jesse, Jr
James
Clem Shalla
Ramona
Clifford
Adolph Shalla
Beverly
Edward Shalla
George Shalla
Norman
Wayne
Martin
Darlene
Dwane Shalla
Larry Dwane
Charles Marek
Dale
Robert Lee
Emma Bopp
Ed Conner
Nancy
Susan
William
Rita Ann
Roberta
Marilyn
Leo Te Bockhorst
Richard Robert
Norma June
Washington
Community
Marriage of Eunice Waymack to Dr Hadon W Jones
Mrs. Edwin B. Hammer announces the marriage of her daughter Eunice Hammer Waymack to Dr Hadon W. Jones of Silver City New Mexico. The ceremony occurred Saturday August 30 in Santa Fe New Mexico. The couple will reside in Silver City where Dr Jones is president of the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Hammer
Eunice Hammer Waymack
Haddon W. Jones
Silver City
New Mexico
Santa Fe
James
New Mexico State Teachers College
Social Calendar of Club Meetings and Notices
Calendar of social events lists meetings for Rainbow girls Masonic Lodge YWCA Friendly Social Club Rosemary Club Pythian Sisters Royal Neighbors and more with times and locations. Activities include sewing Red Cross work golf bridge pot luck lunches and club operations. Members urged to attend bring materials and maintain schedules through the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice East Rosemary Club
Clive Gras
Wahi
Wash, Co
Sunset Park
Merry Makers Club
Clyde Fishburn
Red Cross
Country Club
Pleasant Hill
Clyd Lambert
Ernest Garrett
Ainsworth
O.E.S
Hall
Birthday notices celebrate many anniversaries and birthdays
Rosalie Hysell and several others celebrate birthdays today including Dorothy Ann Tanner turning 18. Dorothy Ann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Tanner. Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Liven mark 25 years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Hysell
Vera Hysell
Dorothy Ann Tanner
R. J. Tanner
F. G. Liven
Best Cannir Seals Canning Experts Explain Jar Vacuum Method
Department of Agriculture experts describe the wet seal method for canning fruit. Leave the fruit upright so a vacuum forms at the top of the jar and draws inward to create a tight seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Department of Agriculture
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Iowa
California
Wolf Floral CO
Omer TeBockhorst
Joan
Gene McCright
Henry TeBoeckhorst
Doris Klepfer
Readlyn
Miles Vastine
Oole Ferguson
Fort Mastison
Mac
C. V. Grall
Rexall Drug
Bisma Rex
Pioneer Drug Store
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
WNU Service
Pliofilm Umbrella
Oeserving
Patty Lee
Bloomington, Ill
Effie Anderson
Mrs. Phelps
M. P. Miller, Jr
Ruth E. McCormick
Mary Louise Hopping Bales
Vera Darbyshire
Verna Palmer Fulton
Leona Parcell Genkinger
Dorothy Booth Smith
Wilma Anderson Hoyle
Helen Turnipseed Sankey
Charlotte Campbell Boyles
Mary Walter Marie
Barbara Cuddy Ashmore
Irmaeva Rath
Ruth Tellin Ahrens
Dorothy Masson Luckenbill
Margaret Davidson Skipton
Ruth KnoxeWitt
Ernest Meyer
Burde
Lawrence DeWitt
Richard Skipton
William Ashmore
Pittsburgh
Penn
Harold Ahrens
Ahrens
Ruth Tellin
Della Patton
Mary Wolfer
Leo Marie
Nels B. Westermark
Helen Turnipseed
Oriel Sankey
Margaret Davidson
Dorothy Masson
Ruth Knox
Howard Benn
Charlotte Campbell
Russell Boyles
Leona Parcell
Josephine Hull
Dorothy Booth
Myral Smith
Crawfordsville
Wilma Anderson
Guy Hoyle
Edwin Davidson
Stanwood
Dale Zales
Mary Louise Hopping
Richland
Barbara Cuddy
Mark Koening
Kalona
Gail Miller
R. Kelsey
W.R.C. of
Chester
M. Elizabeth Wells
Mrs. Sizer
Bethel
Eunice Waymack
H. W. James
Ross
Motor Service
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Teak Music Department
Boyd White
East Jefferson St
Pilotbury Ladies Aid Society
Keith Heo
Don Bishop
Lester Leeper
West Chester Methodist Church
Fred Lindenmeyer
Lafe Stout
Harmony Club
J. L. McGraw
Ladies Aid Society of Evangelical and Reformed Church
St. Paul
Mary Briley
Hilda Brown
William Longer
Glen Holden
Milo T. Sorden
Howard Benn, Jr
Lafayette
Queen Elizabeth
Eugene Field
Lemmon
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