Communist Hand In Italy's Strikes
Washington officials link Italy strikes to a coordinated communist drive aimed at toppling non communist governments in Italy and France before the Marshall Plan aid. Hunger over food supply could decide, as Russia holdings of Ukrainian wheat loom as potential leverage. Officials warn France could be next if Italy falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Italy
France
Europe
Russia
Ukraine
Black Sea
Alcide de Gasperi
Falmiro Togliatti
Damascus Shrine Invited to Dinner and Meeting Night
Members of Damascus Shrine invited to attend a guest night of Wasti Shrine in Rock Island Mason ic temple Wednesday evening September 24. Carrie L. Coe supreme noble prophetess will attend as distinguished guest. Rose M. Reid of Washington past supreme worthy high priestess will be honored. Dinner at 6 30, meeting at 8. Reservations via Mrs. Ralph Minick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Masonic Temple
Carrie L. Coe
Rose M. Reid
Washington
Temple
Damascus Shrine
Ralph Minick
Postnuptial Party Honors Mrs Anderson in Iowa City Reunion
Mrs Na omi Wilson Anderson of Long Beach California was honored at a postnuptial shower hosted in the Fred Burger home while her husband and her parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wilson hosted guests including Lois Sampson Conrad Helen Finney Bower and Wilma Kerr Smith. Mrs Bower and her young son drove 176 miles for the reunion. Frances Stewart Scott of Iowa City could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dial
Nevada
Fred Burger
Naomi Wilson Anderson
Long Beach
Calif
Anderson
Lawrence Wilson
Lois Sampson Conrad
Cedar Rapids
Helen Finney Bower
Massena
Wilma Kerr
Italian vote of no confidence unsettles De Gasperi
The Italian government led by De Gasperi faces a no confidence vote planned for next week after left wing socialists backed by the communists pressed the move. The outcome could shape Italy's postwar political landscape and future alignment in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
de Gasperi
Bulldozer frees six stuck garbage trucks in Washington
Buck Steele’s garbage trucks became mired on a side street. After six hours of attempts, the district refuse department sent a bulldozer, which freed all three trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Buck Steele
District Refuse Department
Buck
Chapter Y T T T Camp Hosts September Meeting
Mrs Glenn L Wilson and Lucy Dempsey co hosted the September business meeting of Chapter Y T T T. Milo Sorden, president, led 22 members at roll call and JoAnn Wilson spoke about Camp Abe Lincoln near Buffalo, sponsored by T T T chapters. October party planned with Mrs Richard A Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn L. Wilson
Lucy Dempsey
Milo Sorden
JoAnn Wilson
Abe Lincoln
Buffalo
Richard A. Stewart
Visitation Plans Set for Baptist Church Classes
Baptist church Friendly Bible class members met with class teams for visitation week. Mrs. Woodrow Crone and two others hosted a cooperative dinner. President Mrs. James Roach led a brief meeting. The Oct. 2 class gathering will include a wiener roast at Woodrow Crone’s home with 6 30 church departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Woodrow Crone
Oscar Burham
Rudie Schmidt
James Roach
Crone
Schmidt
Clara Faulkner
Marietta Workman
John McGaffey
Convention Report From Daughters of Union Veterans
Mrs D W McClure presided at Legion hall as president of the Daughters of Union Veterans. Mrs Boyd Foster who attended the Des Moines department convention last June gave a general report. General orders were read and routine business decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. McClure
The
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
Boyd Foster
W. B. Dupuis
Des Moines
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings
This week's social calendar lists Wv. F. W. Auxiliary at K. C. hall 8 p.m. and Women's Service Guild at Presbyterian church 7 30 p.m. Program meeting. Dozens of groups meet across town including Pythian Sisters at K. P. hall and Ainsworth chapter O. E. S. initiation at 8 p.m. at hall. Visitors welcomed. Bring club dues and potluck items as noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Service Guild
Presbyterian Church
Pythian Sisters
K. P
Ainsworth Chapter
Hall
Kolah Club
Clarence Jackson
Glenn Fuhr
Jamma Psi
Beta Sigma Phi
Ed Sorrel
Lincoln P. T. A
Rosemary Club
Stella Whisler
New Haven Ladies Aid
Society
Ruth Trier
Fred Chalupa
Good Will Club
Jake Fisher
Boyd Berdo
N. M. Speidel
Just Us
John Caldwell
Log Cabin
Honor Mrs Harvey At a Family Party For 93rd Birthday
Mrs Rebecca Harvey aged 93 was honored at a family gathering at her son Charlie Harvey’s farm 11 miles west of Washington. Guests included most children with Wilbur in Los Angeles and relatives from Newell South Dakota Larned Kansas Wellman Keota Minneapolis and Grace Hill. A 93 candle cake marked the occasion and reminiscences of Graindma's house filled the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Harvey
S. Third Avenue
Inlaw
Charlie Harvey
Washington
Naoma Lewis
Newell
S. Dak
Nora Lewis
Larned
Kan
Charles Harvey
Earl Burroughs
Paturroughs
Carl Dunbar
Harold Swick
Brighton
Henry Wagenkneecht
Ainsworth
William Popejoy
Pleasant Plain
Franklin Hervey
Margit Barrett
Leroy Rowe
Faye Rowe
Wellman
Harry Horesowsky
Lone Tree
Mary Crawford
Homer Dillon
Keota
Jesse Rehmel
Muscatine
Hettie Lemley
Green Thompson
Lethia Engle
Karen
Clarence Shaffer
Ruth
George Cave
Warren Donaldson
H. A. Engle
Grace Hill
Charles Gleason
Minneapolis
Minn
Presbyterian Morning Prayer Meeting At Church
A Presbyterian congregation will hold a morning prayer meeting at 9 30 on Wednesday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Women’s Council meeting notices at church
Four groups plan gatherings with hostesses Mrs. William Putman Mrs. Mary Coakley Mrs. Everett Beenblossom and Mrs. Everette Miller Group 1 meets at 2 00 PM group 4 at 7 30 PM Thursday Bring food clothing for overseas relief box and pictures for scrap books
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Council of Christian Church
William Putman
Mary Coakley
Everett Beenblossom
Everette Miller
Birthday anniversaries and birthdays across several communities
Journal Three Quarter Century club members William Walker of Hollywood aged 85 and S G Taylor aged 83 observe birthdays. Anniversary wishes go to T J Sorden of Iowa City and this is the 10th for John K Young near Wellman. Neva Jean Rathmel hosts a birthday cake with five candles. Bonita Vanderburg and Virginia Kimberlin celebrate birthdays, as do Maralee Steele and John Jay Goodwin with respective ages. Former Washington residents Carl Meek Detroit Donald Klein Webster Groves Frank Parrish Rock Island observed birthdays.
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Journal
Three Quarter Century Club
William EF. Walker
Hollywood
Calif
S. G. Taylor
T. J. Sorden
Iowa City
John K. Young
Wellman
Bonita Francine Vanderburg
John Vanderburg
Virginia Joy Kimberlin
Kenneth Kimberlin
Dubuque
Washington
Maralee Jean Steele
Carl Steele
Highland Township
Carl R. Meek
Detroit, Mich
Donald Klein
Webster Grove, Mo
Frank Parrish
Rock Island
Birthday Wishes for Pilotburg Residents
The Pilotburg community extends birthday greetings to Mrs. William Fink and others including Arnold B. Carr Harold Mineart Rex Farrier Mrs. Marion Stranksy Mrs. Esther Hamilton Mary Chapman Charles Barclay Lily Schillig Violet M. Wilson Larry Lee and the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Lee marking another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fink
Arnold B. Carr
Harold Mineart
Rex Farrier
Marion Stransky
Esther Hamilton
Pilotburg
Mary Chapman
Charles Barclay
Lily Schillig
Violet M. Wilson
Larry Lee
Mrs Clarence Lee
Birthplace Claim Ties Apple Tree to Race Origin
A historical snippet asserts the apple tree’s birthplace underpins the Caucasian race origin linking the white man’s spread from Greece and Rome to northern Europe Kingland and America with carrying the apple tree.
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Greece
Rome
Europe
Kingland
America
Post Nuptial Party Honors Mrs Kueneman
A Sunday afternoon shower at the George Hora home honored Mrs Gilbert Kueneman, with hostesses the honoree’s sisters in law. Wedding of Ramona Mergerete Malmberg and Gilbert Kueneman announced earlier in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Kueneman
George Hora
Arthur Hora
Wilbur Rath
Ramona Mergerete Malmberg
Gilbert
Kueneman
Charles Rothlisberger
Bernard Thomann
Pauline Miller
Fred Krebs
Mary Knotek
Lester Schnoebelen
Marie Schnoebelen
Clarence Boshart
Edwin Malmberg
Gladys
Cleo Burich
Omer Letts
Victor Fleilier
Patty
Walter Hore
Terry
MacDougall
Hughie
Betty Lou Barth
Mary Barth
Ed Hora
Ed Kuneman
Janice Hora
Ronald Rath
Keith Hora
Eenuren
Riverside Methodist Church
A. E. Malmberg
Edward Kueneman
Riverside
Dallas
Texas
Mrs Kerr Hosts Guest Night of Drama Department
Fortnightly club's Drama Department held its first meeting at Mrs George Kerr's home with 14 members and guests present. Carolyn Neal was elected assistant leader, towels orders were taken, and dues paid as members prepare for a Sept 23 general meeting at the Baptist church featuring Grace Golden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
Richard Bordwell
T. A. Michels
Sarah Sandys
Irma Butner
Wilda Busby
Wilma Bettis
Clara van Roekel
Faye Domer
Mary Hulme
Carolyn Neal
M. B. Bell
Monmouth
Ill
R. J. Kleese
The
Baptist Church
Grace Golden
Michels
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
New York City
Chicago
Kerr
Neal
Norman White
T. A. Jones
Lester Luckenbill
Sunset Circle Club Plans Supper With Mrs Wells
The Sunset Circle club met with 12 members and ten children. President Imogene Spangler led the business meeting and current events discussion. Mrs. Hadith Ferguson assisted with refreshments as games and visiting provided entertainment. The next meeting will be a cooperative supper with Mrs Ina Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Circle Club
Gladys Twinam
Imogene Spangler
Hadith Ferguson
Ina Wells
Riverside Couple Wed in Rural Washington County
Mrs. Gilbert Kueneman married in Riverside area after four years of service by the bridegroom. The couple resides on a farm south of Riverside and both plan to continue teaching and schooling in local Washington county districts.
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Washington County
Gilbert Kueneman
Riverside
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Damascus
Visitation
U. S. Dept. Agriculture
Sorden’s
Sorden Music
East Side Square
F. W. Auxilary
K. C. Hall
H A. Been
St. Rita Circle
Wm. Kurtz
W. S Cc. S
Leonard Brinning
Noble Grand Circle
Leona Kos
Bert Dill
Mae Smith
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Little Flower Circle
Lena Schmitt
Lloyd Scott
Don Shepherd
Keith Vetter
Francis McConnell
West Chester Federated Church
Masonic Temple
Walnut Woman's Club
Melvin Schnicker
H. H. Club
Robert Nicola
Rural Women’s Club
George Miller
Fleur de Lis Club
Victor Peiffer
Country Club
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Afternon
Carrie Dill
Paul Adam
W.C.T.U
Ida Caryender
U Go
I Go
Albert Wehr
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
P. m
E. A. Stewart
St. Anthony Circle
Martin Whittaker
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Stanley Mouser
Frank Leeper
Wesleyan Service Guild
Swanson
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masoniec
Ainsworth Masons
Eastern Stars
Harvey
Neva Jean Rathmel
Harold Rathmel
John Jay Goodwin
Kenneth Goodwin
Apple
Helmans
Mrs. Kerr
Club
Mrs. S. Wells
Gabannine
Gay Gibson
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