Knotek Reunion Brings Family to Sunset Park in Washington
A Sunday Knotek reunion gathered at Sunset Park in Washington for a noon basket dinner and social time. Attendees included numerous Knotek relatives such as Mrs James Knotek and Mr. John Knotek along with extended families from Iowa City Ottumwa Lone Tree Columbus Junction and Indiana among others.
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Knotek
Sunset Park
Washington
James Knotek
John Knotek
Joe Knotek
Arlene
Ed Hora
Edwin
Ed Hotz
Carl Kos
Rosa Sojka
Will Marek
Ed Knotek
Ernest Knotek
Harry Hora
George Hora
Keith
Arthur Hora
Janice
Walter Hora
Freeman Estle
Mary Ann
Lorence Marek
Harry Wollrab
Chas. Swift
Iowa City
John Horak
Leonard
Alvin
Paul Horak
Will Prebyl
Geneva
Adolph Shalla
Beverly
Robert Kron
Joanne Mae
Louis Horak
Harry Horak
Joe Sonkup
R. E. Peters
Mildred
Brighton
R. L. Edmondson
D. B. Mason
Ottumwa
R. W. Crim
Columbus Junction
Emms Frank
John
Chas. Cerny
Rudolph Petsel
Lone Tree
Ed Beranek
James Beranek
Ray Steele
Clifford
Leighton Kelly
Chas. Harrison
Oklahoma
Joe Chihak
Henry Harrison
Janet
Marilyn Miller
Sam Harrison
Anna Henning
Indiana
Nic Jordan
Reo Horak
Rita Kueneman
Mayme Weber
Salladay
Louis Rath
Bas’ Main Street
Frank Salladay
Mary Thompson
Ainsworth
Ernest Salladay
Myron Salladay
Glenn Green
Sam Moore
J. R. Salladay
Pierre
John Martindale
Burlington
Jack Martindale
Maquoketa
Olon Zager Weds Ina Penwell in Iowa City Church
Ina Penwell of Iowa City and Olon Zager of Washington united Saturday afternoon in a Methodist ceremony at the Iowa City church. Rev. E. E. Voigt officiated. Attendants were Audrey Peters and Louis Zager. The couple will reside in Iowa City after short visits with Penwell relatives in Freeport and Zager family in Washington.
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Olon Zager
Ina Penwell
Iowa City
Washington
E. E. Voigt
Audrey Peters
Louis Zager
Zager
Stanley Zager
Touaye
Mr. Zager
William Zager
Ainsworth
College of Pharmacy
University of Iowa
University
Pioneer Drug Store
Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced
The prayer meeting will be held Wednesday morning at 9 30 in the Dave Wallingford home 315 South avenue C Announcement St Paul Ladies Aid hosts a Fried Chicken Supper at St Pauls Church on Wednesday Sept 20 serving from 5 30 p m
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Presbyterian Cottage
Dave Wallingford
South Avenue
St. Paul Ladies Aid
St. Paul's Church
Social calendar items list meetings and events
Social calendar for upcoming week lists Rainbow Girls D A R G A R hall meetings Luther chapters and clubs including Royal Neighbors Pythian Sisters and W R C rehearsals with potluck dinners and guest speakers at various community buildings and churches through Friday with note on attendance and notices for non attendance.
Birthday wishes brighten local families today
Jeanne Shalla turns fifteen in the Indian Creek area with Mrs Blanche Shalla as her mother. Maurice Farrier of Indian Creek is thirteen with Mr and Mrs Noah Farrier as his parents. Muriel TeRock orat Louise Hunt Anton Bueh of Richland and Mrs Edith Pribyl of Riverside also celebrate birthdays. Shirley Dunlap, daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Dunlap, marks her birthday today.
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Jeanne Shalla
Blanche Shalla
Maurice Farrier
Indian Creek
Noah Farrier
Muriel TeRock Orat
Louise Hunt
Anton Bueh
Richland
Edith Pribyl
Riverside
Shirley Dunlap
Mrs. L. E. Dunlap
Mrs Jack Howard Hosts Otumwa Ladies Club Dinner
Crawfordsville Sept 15 Mrs Jack Howard hosted eight Otumwa women at a chicken noon dinner with a crystal centerpiece of snapdragon and crystal candle holders. Guests enjoyed afternoon crafts and Mrs Florence White attended as a guest.
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Crawfordsville
Jack Howard
Ottumwa
Florence White
Brother Honored at Davenport Family Reunion
A Davenport gathering celebrated Pearl Gray of Galena Illinois with relatives from Davenport Washington and nearby towns. Attendees included John Miller Charlies Gray Alma Wilson Ev erette Gray and Esta Birney along with many spouses and children. The luncheon featured a cafeteria style chicken dinner and well wishes for many happy returns.
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John Miller
Charles Gray
Alma Wilson
Davenport
Pearl Gray
Galena
Kansas
Esta Birney
Charlies Gray
Clarence
Lloyd Gray
Doyle
Alta
Handcraft Section 4 Sets Season Luncheon
Handcraft Section 4 will hold a luncheon at the Guest House tomorrow at 1 p m marking the start of their season. After lunch the meeting moves to the home of Mrs George Maxwell with a guest speaker planned to present the program.
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Department of Handcraft
George Maxwell
Marie Darbyshire Hosts Class of 1939 Gather at Amana Cabin
Marie Darbyshire hosted four high school graduates from the class of 1939 at Lindenan cabin near the Amana colonies in Crawfordsville. Guests Verena Graber, Gwendolyn Rhea, Jean Cherryholmes, and Wilma Haulenstein toured Amana woolen mills, the cabinet shop, lily ponds, and other sites. Chaperone was Mr. Saville, Darbyshire’s grandfather.
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Crawfordsvile
Marie Darbyshire
Lindenan Cabin
Amana
Verena Graber
Gwendolyn’ Rhea
Jean Cherryholmes
Wilma Hauenstein
Wyman Club Welcomes New Member at Meeting
Wyman Community club met at Mrs Isom Lantz home with thirty members present and guests Mrs Evan Rees Miss Lippert Mrs Howell Rees and teachers after school. Mrs Howell Rees welcomed as a member and refreshments were served by officers. Entertainment committee arranged contests. October gathering set for Mrs Clair Mullen home.
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Wyman
Isom Lantz
Wyman Community Club
Evan Rees
Miss Lippert
Howell Rees
W. J. Williams
Donald Bowes
J. K. Dunn
Homer Martin
Clair Mullen
Social Circle to Meet Thursday at Federated Church
The Feder ated church social circle in West Chester will hold its monthly social Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Mrs Gladys Hoover chairs the refreshment committee and Mrs Margaret Wells chairs the entertainment. Everyone is welcome.
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Federated Church In
West Chester
Gladys Hoover
Margaret Wells
D A R Observes Constitution Day Program Tuesday
Washington chapter of the D A R will observe Constitution Day Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 in the jog cabin at Sunset Park with a program commemorating the signing of the Constitution. An eventide service follows at 4 30 p m. Mrs F R Mauthe chairs the program and Mrs N M Speidel and Mrs Harry McCall lead the service.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sunset Park
F. R. Mauthe
N. M. Speidel
Harry McCall
Clara Henderson Auxiliary Meets at West Chester M E Church
The Clara Henderson Auxiliary of the West Chester M E Church met with Mrs. Bert Rit tenhouse Friday. President Mrs. Nilfenes ger led a business session presenting all plans for the year. The class meeting devotional leader presided in a testimonial service. Eleven members attended.
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Clara Henderson
West Chester
M.E. Church
Bert Rittenhouse
Nilfenesger
Dunenberry
Class Party with Mrs P Noffsinger at Wellman
Mrs Paul Noffsinger and her Sunday school class from the Baptist church held a party on the church lawn in Wellman on Monday evening with fourteen attendees. Refreshments were served as the group enjoyed a social evening.
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Wellman
Paul Noffsinger
Baptine Church
James
Piere Huffman
Harriet
Miss Co-ed 1939 Ideal American College Girl
Patricia Veils aged 18 from New York City wins the 1939 title and a 200 prize to aid tuition at St Lawrence University Canton New York. The pageant honors the ideal American college girl and supports education.
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Patricia Veils
New York City
St Lawrence U
Canton
N. Y
Riverside Couple Wed In Riverside and Anniversary Gatherings
Bernadine Vonarb and Carroll Rainer wed at St Marys Riverside with Monignor Bernard Jacobsmeier officiating. The couple will reside in Kingsport Tennessee. A fifteenth wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Roy Woods was held at their Riverside area home with many relatives and friends attending from Riverside and nearby towns.
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Riversibw
Bernadine Vonarb
Carroll Rainer
Montignor
Bernard Jacobsmeier
St. Mary’s Parish
Velma Vegey
Robert Deatsch
Kingsport
Tenn
Henry Vonard
Vonard
Riverside
Mary Yegay
James Ramer
Lone Tree
Roy Woods
Columbus Junction
Woods Home
Frank Freund
Richmond
George Black
Ralph
Koward Kueneman
Gotlieb Krebs
Richard Krebe
Fred Krebs
Robert
Donald Mapett
David
Peter
Charles
Velma Rotenburger
Harold Verne
Gilbert
Rita Kuenehan
College Students from Richland to Return to Classes
Richland notes list several students preparing for higher education. Loree iteach Maxine Vandyke Clor Derby Pauline Morrow attend business college in Ottumwa Alice Joven and Margaret McCracken will attend Penn Margaret Bridger attends State University of Town Martha Smith at Grinnell Others plan Ames Wesleyan and Parsons Eliver Reach and Cap Moore visit from South English born to Mr and Mrs Morris Dammerman Sept 7 a 6 lb son Mr and Mrs G H Stewart plus daughter visit Tom Stewart family.
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C. A. Neville
Richland
Loree Iteach
Maxine Vandyke
Clor
Derby
Pauline Morrow
Business College
Ottumwa
Alice Joven
Margaret McCracken
Penn
Margaret Bridger
State
Town
Martha Smith
Grinnell
Ames
Wesleyan
Parsons
Eliver Reach
Cap Moore
Morris Dammerman
Pammermans Tive
Mere G. H. Stewart
Akron Obio
Tom Stewart
Mire
Kens Duke
Jdda Horkens
Annual Marsh O Loughlin Family Reunion Report
The fifth annual Marsh O Loughlin reunion was held Sunday at Sunset Park with about forty attending. Distant relatives included Dr and Mrs Geo Woods Geneseo Tl and others from Kalona Winfield Richland Keota and more. Next year’s arrangements were named. The Star Country Club and Poinsettia Club hosted luncheons with strong turnout despite heat. Hoyt Luithly, a Columbia Mo journalism graduate, has joined the Fairfield Ledger staff.
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Sunset Park
Effie Dunning
New York City
Geo. Woods
Geneseo
Jim O'Loughlin
Kalona
Leo O'Loughlin
Winfield
Bert Hiltenhouse
Star Country Club
Lem Reed
Glen Nordyke
Poinsetta Club
Hoyt Luithly
Columbia
Fairfield Ledger
Local Notices and Obits Stir Ottumwa Area
Ottumwa residents share travels as families send members to colleges in Lexington Missouri and nearby states. J Milton Horn of Fairfield dies at 70 after a lingering illness, survived by wife, son Ralph, daughter Mrs Emma Barr. services and burial in Fairfield. Conference activities unfold in Burlington as Rev Hyde and others attend. A miscellaneous shower at Martha Smiths honors Mrs Keith Carris with gifts and hospitality.
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Ottumwa
Washington Lodge Train Bus Schedules Notice
Washington Lodge 96 regular monthly meeting Friday W M Cox A W Yard secretary Eastbound No 8 Kansas City Davenport departs 614 pm No 26 Southwest Limited arrives 126 am Nos 8 and 8 daily except Sunday W C Bell agent Eastbound Omaha to Chicago Bus No 4 15 pm leaves Washington Bus No 6 7 60 am leaves Washington Bus No 10 10 38 am leaves Washington All eastbound buses go to Chicago Tickets at the Bus Depot Candy Kitchen North Side Square buy for trip to country from there Agent Gantonil
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Golden State Limited
Washington
Golden State
Gale Weecs
California
Knoxville
F. Anderson
Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited
W. C. Bell
Omaha
Chicago
Oako
Bua
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
May
Em Point
Eoag
Gantonil
State Projects Game Undercover Work Breaks Up NC Sales
Investigators undercover disrupt an illicit scheme in North Carolina that aimed to sell a game commercially. Authorities shift focus to the organizers and operations, signaling a crackdown on the illegal exchange and distribution.
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North Carolina
New Fall Suits Display Three Style Choices
Three new fall suits are showcased. The left features a blue and rose tweed collarless jacket with four patch pockets and a single-breasted closure. The center presents a navy blue wool two piece suit with a petal curved jacket neckline. The right shows another simple garment suitable for daytime in town and tea where the jacket may be discarded.
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L. Rath Home
Rainbow Girls
Mayonic Temple Drama Dept
Maurice Brayton
V. Potluck
G.A.R. Hall
D.A.R
Y. T.T.T
Mies
Roger Sherman
Royal Neighbors
Ralph Williams
Sunshine Community Club
George Koehler
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Pythian Circle
J. G. Maxwell
West Washington Street
W.R C
New Haven Ladies Aid
Mabel Gordon
Kolah Club
Steve Crawford
West Chester Federated
Pansy Hill Club
Earl Kephart
H. J. Club
Mary Sojka
Independent
H. J
Doys
Esquire Centeres, Inc
Don Fae
Von
Woman's Relief Corps
State Department
Olive Moore
Oelwein
Iowa
Washington, D. C
P. Noffsinger
Methodiat Ehuri
Mia
Roy Marner
Mra. A. Nichols
Washington Lodge
A. M
Ra Cox
W. M
A. W. Yard
Goodlander
O. B
O.M
P.R.R
Kansas City
Burlington Trailways
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