Local notices and family updates from Muscatine area
Wanda Custer tests for Muscatine this morning ahead of Labor Day relatives visit. She will attend a New Boston picnic and return Tuesday to start school. she worked at the West End Grocery this summer. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Mecum return tonight from a week in the Ozarks. sister Jeanne Shirk visits relatives. Rudolph Schmidt injured in an auto crash, likely in the hospital weeks. Lee R. K. Levert and Al Powers recovering and may leave soon. Mrs. Schmidt and others visit. Dale Evans and Lillian Mae Belle White obtain a marriage license here. Washington Tile ad and local auto shop notices conclude the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Custer
Ed Custer
New Boston
Eil
Miss Custer
West End
Rudolph Schmidt
Muscatine Hospital
University Hospital
Iowa City
Wallerich Undergoes Minor Operation in Richland
Chas. Wallerich of Richland underwent a minor operation this morning, with details not disclosed. The incident occurs as local health facilities report routine procedures continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Wallerich
Richland
Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Violet Curl
Dorothy and Ann Lynn co hosted last night for Violet Curl the guest of honor at a pre nuptial shower at Mrs Mary Curl s home. Sixteen guests attended and Miss Curl will wed Wayne Erwin of Adel tomorrow afternoon. The evening was spent serially and gifts were opened before refreshments. Guest Mrs Floyd Kistler of East Mofine D was in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Ann Lynn
Mary Curl
Violet Curl
Miss Curl
Wayne Erwin
Adel Tomorr
Floyd Kistler
East Mo Fine, D
Helen Simmering Guest of Honor at Farewell Party
A group of friends hosted a farewell at the George Chalupa home for Helen Simmering who will move to Burlington to enroll in Mercy hospital for nurse training. The evening featured indoor and outdoor games followed by a wiener roast at Fern Clift with numerous attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chalupa
Helen Simmering
Tutley
Burlington
Mercy Hospital
Fern Clift
Bonnie West
Wilma Richards
Caryle Shaw
Juanita Mill Margaret
Virginia
Betty
Seam Chalupa
Marjorie McKin
Mildred
Lawrence Kep Frene
Max Coffman
Elma
Alvin Kephart
Martha Ted Zieglowsky
Eugenia
Gilbert Dickenson
Helen Chin
Ralph Erienbush
John
Tunis den Hartog
Wilbur
Wilmer Zieglowsky
Frank Andric Worrell
Eugene Chalupat Wittmer
Omer Wayne
Bernard Kephart
Allen
Russell Miller
Ray Davis
George Koehler
West
Espinosa to Headline Golf Exhibition Sunday Afternoon
Abe Espinosa will host a two oclock golf exhibition with Vic Bass at Fairfield. The event includes a 45 minute golf fundamentals talk, a nine hole match at 2 45, and a trick shot display. Muscatine attendees who missed the earlier show will join Washington tournament fans. Tickets are sold at the country club before the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Espinosa
Vic Bass
Fairfield
Espinosa
Basso
Musatine
Washington
Colf
Washington Golf and Country Club
Major League Standings and Results Overview
American League leaders New York and Cleveland vie atop the standings with Detroit and Boston in pursuit. Today’s schedule features New York at Boston and St. Louis at Cleveland among others. National League shows Chicago leading Brooklyn and St. Louis near Pittsburgh with yesterday results including Chicago losses and Boston routing Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Pet
New York
Cleve Land
Coma
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Priday's Mesuits
Cleveland
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
du Pet
Cincinnati
Breekiya
Pittsburgh
Ono
Brooklyn
Local Families Visit by Air of Summer Guests
Willis Todd and his wife Emma Page with Mrs. Robert Pierce and Mrs. C. E. Brookhart are guests in town for two or three weeks. Brookhart, from Des Moines, earlier traveled to California with Myrtle Poole. The Park and Ward families, visiting from Duluth, plan to return home by morning, while Carter and daughter Carolyn have been touring the Pacific coast and visiting Warner Bros. First National Studios in Los Angeles en route to the Grand Canyon and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Todd
Emma Page
Robert Pierce
C. E. Brookhart
Benight
Lolorroy
Earl D. Park and Sons
Junior
Raymond
Duluth, Minn
L. B. Ward
Mre
R. Carter
Carolyn
Pacific Coast
Treasure Island
San Francisco
Calif
Los Angeles
San Diego
Carolina Island
Tiajuana
Grand Canyon
Warner Bros
First National Studios
Mrs T M Mast and family voyage to Onawa visit kin
Mrs T M Mast and son Tru man returned from Onawa after ten days with her parents Ralph McCreedy and Verle Gallagher. Dr T M Mast and Raymond Dayton plan a late night departure for Minnesota for a week fishing trip. Vera Stutsman teaches third grade in LaPorte City while Mics Stuteman heads to LaPorte City from Buc ey Lake after Iowa State Teachers College graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McCreedy
Verle Gallaghber
T. M. Mast
Raymond Dayton
Minnesota
Vera Stutsman
LaPorte City
Mics Stuteman
Bueckeye Lake
Ohio
Iowa State Teachers College
Six Washington County Artists in State Publication
Six Washington County artists are highlighted in the August issue of Iowa Artists of the First Hundred Years edited by Lou ise Orwig and Mrs. Zenobia BR Ness. The list includes Donald Palmer Benblossom, Florence Brown Brassfield, William G. Cox, Ellen Emeline Morrison, Oma Gail Strain, and an unnamed Washington County resident born in 1910 who studied across Chicago and Iowa, with works shown in Iowa Art Salon and other venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
Louise Orwig
Des Moines
Zenobia BR. Ness
Donald Palmer Benblossom
Washington
Chicago Academy of Fine Arts
Lester E. Smola
Chicago
Edna Spurgeon
University of Iowa
Corcoran School of Art
D. C
Felix Mahoney
Chicago Academy
Iowa Art Salon
American Alliance
Monmouth College School of Fine Arts
Davenport Municipal Gallery
Florence Brown Brassfield
Riverside
Iowa City
Barado Cawp
India
William G. Cox
Washington, Iowa
Iowa Memorial Union
Fine Arts
Ellen Emeline Morrison
St. Joseph, Mo
DePauw University
Chicago Lniversity
Chicago Art Institute
Edna McQuire
Morgan Dillon Company
Western Tablet Company
St. Joseph
Oma Gail Strain
Crawfordsville
Norwood
Ohio
Art Institute of Chicago
Grant Wood
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lows
San Pedro
California
Jrene Yard
Iowa State College
Zoe Carter
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Sioux City
Rebekah Lodge Sees Sixty Attend Friday Meeting
The Rebekah lodge held its regular Friday evening session with about sixty members present. Three visitors joined briefly while three members were elected for initiation at the September 15 meeting. Plans included a September 27 Rendezvous dance with Joe Fisher and his orchestra and a September 31 practice for degree staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Helen Heilman
Sigourney
Blanche Robertson
Sycamore
Illinois
Fred Snider
Pauls Valley
Oklahoma
Larson
Gertrude Murphy
Rebecca Shebeck
Dorothy Marston
Ways and Means
Joe Fisher
Noble Grand
Myrtle Morgan
Thelwe Dorsey
Milo Steele
Roy Probst
H. J. Club Hosts Meeting With Mrs Sheetz
The H. J. club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Oscar Sheets, 15 members and seven guests attending. Contests were held with prizes going to Dorothy Te Bockhorst and Parlene Sokja, followed by a white elephant exchange. A two course luncheon was served. next gathering set for Sept 21 with Mrs. Mary Sojka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Oscar Sheets
Dorothy Te- Bockhorst
Parlene Sokja
Ed Pribyl
Ed Beranek
L. F. Duwn
Dorothy
Mary Ron
Letitia Te Bockhorst
Darlene Sojka
Jeanne Shatla
Mary Sojka
Missionary Society Meets With Mrs Marion Work
The United Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Marion Work to discuss Spiritual Renewal led by Mrs Walter Kyle and Lyda McClelland. A World Affairs discussion followed as the group planned to ship a barrel of clothing to Frenchburg Kentucky in coming weeks. The session included a brief business meeting led by President J A Porter and noted the recent death of member Mrs Jennie Lancon Kilcore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of
United Presbyterian Church
Marion Work
Walter Kyle
Lyda McClelland
J. A. Porter
Frenchburg
Kentucky
Jennie Lancon Kilcore
Samson
Bridge Night At Brindley Club Hosts Three Tables
Contract bridge was played at three tables last evening when Mrs. Dan Brindley was club host. Guests included Mrs. Nellie Thompson Mrs. J J Maltier and Mrs. Raymond Dayton. Prize winners were Mable Kingston Elsie Glassburner and Clarice Meek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Brindley
Nellie Thompson
J. J. Maltier
Raymond Dayton
Mable Iyingston
Elsie Glassburner
Clarice Meek
Musical Program Given by Guests at Aid Meeting
The September meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church featured a musical program with Mrs. Laura Oldfield and John You ling leading performances. Guests Robert and Elizabeth Bruce from Ottumwa attended, sharing a pleasant afternoon with tea and stilled decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Rose Reid
Orville Elder
L. 8. Patterson
F. W. Eastwood
Ola Risk
Sea Towel Committee
D. C. Russell
Helen Crescawell
Mra
Laura Oldfield
J. B. Crail
Chicago
Mr. You»ling
Robert Bruce
Elizabeth Bruce
Ottumwa
White Way Club Meets with Mrs Nellie Booth
The White Way club held its regular meeting with Mrs Nellie Booth on Tuesday afternoon. Fifteen members attended and roll call referenced a hobby topic. A short business session planned an annual picnic at Kamp Kory Friday evening with entertainment and prizes awarded to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Club
Nellie Booth
Kamp Kory
Merle Eckles
Milo Delong
Olive Munroe
Ralph Palmer
Mia. Elmer Nevins
Eva Mouser
Labor Day Picnic In East Pleasant Plain Parish
The Ladies of St. Joseph parish East Pleasant Plain hold their annual Labor Day picnic on September 2. They will serve fried chicken supper at Dean and offer games and amusements in the evening. Father Siedel, who leaves September 12, will assist for the final time this year. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Pleasant Plain
St. Joseph Parish
Father Siedel
Birthday Luminaries and Longtime Club Members Noted
Mr and Mrs M J Orr marked fifty four years of marriage today while both have long service in the Three Quarter Century club. Birthdays listed include James Casey Jr Lyle Anwyl Darlene Wolfe and others with several names from Washington Cedar Falls and Keota among celebrants. Tomorrow's birthday honorees include Mabel Bower Leanna Long Muller and Lewis Kolesick among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Orr
Three Quarter Century Club
James Casey, Jr
Lyle Anwyl
Mediapolis
J. B. Peet
Cedar Falls
Washington
Darlene Wolfe
Charles George
Shenafidoah
Mra
Mabel Bower
Elmer Mason
Lucille Jackson
Howard Caldwell
Leanna Long Muller
Wyman Lewis Kolesick
Lloyd Robertson
Arthur White
Dr Stephen Ware to Talk to Nurses Meeting
The County Association of Nurses will meet Tuesday evening September 5 at the Nurse home. Dr Stephen Ware of Kalona will be guest speaker. An important business meeting will discuss the wage and hour law as private duty nurses are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
County Association of Nurses
Stephen Ware
Kalona
Social Calendar Highlights From Week Notices
Community groups list meetings and events across Sunday to Thursday. Includes Farrier Reunion Park Hines Sunset Park and City Hall option, Bible Department changes, Rainbow Girls season start, Handcraft Sec programs with speakers on World fairs, Pythian Sisters K of P Hall activities, Music and Handcraft sections, U P Church lounge, Friendly Social Club, Nurses Association, Pleasant Hill L A grape juice communion wine, Linger Longer Club, Sunshine Community, Bible Verse Woman's Golf Day, and Pilotsburg Ladies Aid. Also notes revival of outings and a note on a Salmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Anwyl
Fred Stewart
Anwyl
E. D. Morrison
San Francisco
New York
Pythian Sisters
P. Hall
George Masson
S. Marion
U. P. Church
U.P. Church
J. A. Porter
Rachel Bart
County Association of Nurses
Nurses Home
Pleasant Hill L. A
Howard Benn
Emily Chmelar
Sunshine Community Club
Joe Klopfenstein
Nellie Thompson
Pilotsburg Ladies Aid
Ee Church Country Club
Reserve Champions Named in Oven Products Demonstration
Washington county 4 H girls earned sixteen ribbons at the State Fair and their team, coached by Ruth Foster, was named reserve champions of the oven products division. Joan Gerdes and Beulah Stewart of the Northern Star 4H club win a trip to the state convention in Ames next June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Joan Gerdes
Beulah Stewart
Northern Star
Ruth Foster
Ames
Warren County
Chicago
Younker’s
Hazel Sokja
Fairview
Knotek
Mildred Meyer
Jacksonites
Arthur Duensing
Lloyd Walker
Ruth Applegate
Jolly Jokers
Isabelle Combs
Pompeii Glass Windows Show Use Before AD 79
Archaeologists report intact window glass fragments among Pompeii ruins indicating windows were in use before the AD 79 eruption. The find suggests daily life details in the city prior to destruction and supports earlier dating of architectural features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompeii
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Wolf Floral CO
South Side Square
R. M. Mecum
Ozark Mountains
DFF
Macon
Harry Shrader
George Maxwell
Shrader
Gue
Huber Dale Evans
Lillian Mae Belle White
Washington Tile Factory
Ead
Wallie Reichert
Joyce
Orrow
Marissa
Ill
Mace Body & Paint Shop
Reister Bros
Gon
Truman
Onawa
W M
Niehn
State College
University
Penn State College
New York City
Paul
Robert Nichol
W. A Olcock
College Springs
Frances
Mouser
Mae Delong
Pleasant Plain
Gale Davis
Rodney Davis
Marsh Atkinson
Gilbert Dickinson
George Shagpy
Lucile Nicola
Kenneth Sheetz
Keota
Clarence Goodwin
Farrier
Hines Reunion
Sunset Park
City Hall
George Clapper
W. Wash
Rainbow Girls
Masonica Temple
Rey Gordon
Clara
Roan
Ind
Chas. Hensler
Henslers
Momana Pop
Arylus Larson
Cedar Chain Club
Ethel Paul
Virginia Eckels
West Point Club
Mable Hays
Jolly Joker Club
Rosalie Combs
4H Club
Golia Mil
Ler
Martha Birks
Miller
Ellen Rowe
Maplecrest
Fay Rowe
June Lancer
Jolly Joker
Miss Combs
Lillian Kraemer
Harry Stacy
Helen Bishop
Cedar Chain
Miss Paul
Viola Marek
Joe Knotek
Angel Food
Westinghouse Electric
Westinghouse
GRILL
Double Grill
Hear
Westinghotss
Lowa Southern Utilities Co
Modern Universal
Miei
Chef Gas
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
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