Shannon Honored at Tall Corn Fiesta Meeting
Dr. C. A. Boice spearheaded the award event as Don Reid urged Chamber members to spend time on constructive worry and preserving a hustling American system. Reid used a wingless chicken metaphor to contrast pampered living with national progress, then summarized Tall Corn Fiesta progress with President L. J. Kehoe presiding and John Lee reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Reid
Mr. Reid
Chamber
Reid
L. J. Kehoe
John Lee
Fred FE. Miller
Atomic energy briefing stirs public interest
A government official pledges to disclose full atomic energy developments to the American people. The announcement is described as the era’s most sensational since President Truman revealed the atomic bomb drop on Japan in August 1945 aboard a cruiser returning from Potsdam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Potsdam
White House
Japan
Mrs Loveless Hosts Child Study Group Meeting
Nineteen members of the Child Study group met at Mrs. Loveless Thursday evening for the first meeting of the year. Mrs. John Owen presided as leader and the Fortnightly constitution was read. The group planned to sew Red Cross lavettes at the October meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Study
Fart Loveless
John Owen
Dale Booth
Federal Security Administration
Washington, DC
Kerr
Child Study 1 Group Plans Scrapbooks and Bake Sale
Twenty three members of Child Study II met at Mrs. Robert Swartz home to plan scrapbooks for children's hospitals. They arranged a bake sale for Oct 22 and assigned committees. Discussions included child study programs on WOI and WSUT and a talk on You and Your Child's Operation from It's A Wise Parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Study II
Robert Swartz
Don Bealer
Harold Stephens
Wayne Edmondson
Phillip Kneen
Fred Reid Jr
Truman Hysell
Cecil Long
Herb Osincup
Alice Hunter
Snowball Social Club Meets at Mrs Hahn
Members of the Snowball Social Club met with Mrs. Ivan Hahn on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Don Cave, president, presided at the meeting. The constitution and by-laws were revised and read by Mrs. Earl Booth. Bandages were cut and rolled for a missionary box. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Hahn
Don Cave
Earl Booth
Sub District WSCS Meet in Riverside
Burlington sub district groups of the Methodist church hold sessions at Riverside Methodist church from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m with Mrs W L Gates presiding. Mrs G A Robinson of Ames speaks in afternoon. Dr Fred Miller will close. Morning speakers include Mrs L C Shellabarger and others. workshops before lunch. Edna Klein to call roll and pledges. Transportation help offered by Mrs Sam Sigafoose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Burlington
The
Methodist Church
Riverside Methodist Church
Sach Fuienhes
W. L. Gates
WSCS
G. A. Robinson
Ames
Iowa-Des Moines Conference
Fred Miller
Lawrence Jones
Riverside Church
L. C. Shellabarger
Mt. Pleasant
Faye Rowe
Wellman
Vernon Shepard
Muscatine
Christian Social Relations
Richard Gustafson
Mark McAllister
Winfield
Edna Klein
Clifford Ort
Crawfordsville
Mission Education
MacAllister
Robinson
Sam Sigafoose
Best Dressed School Girl At HJ Club Meeting
Mrs Art Beranek won the costume prize as best dressed school girl at the HJ club gathering hosted by Mrs Joe Te Bockhorst. A spell down ciphering contest and recitations followed. The group planned a polio fund donation and Red Cross collection, with thirteen members three honorary members and guests present. Refreshments and all day suckers were served. The Oct 13 meeting will be at night at the Urban Te Bockhorst home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HJ Club
Joe Te Bockhorst
Art Beranek
Moore
Cox
Dean Luers
Wayne Zeck
Polio Fund
Red Cross
Joe ‘le Bockhorst
Harold Strum
Joe Knotek
Cletus Kron
Daryl Goodwin
Lamont Kelley
Te Bockhorst
Death of Joseph Taylor 100th Birthday Approaches
Mrs. H. M. Dodder of Washington learned Thursday of the death of her uncle Joseph Taylor at Marion Iowa. She plans to leave Saturday to attend the funeral services. Taylor would have been 100 years old in October.
Mr and Mrs Ira Gastman Return From Chicago Buying Trip
Mr and Mrs Ira Gastman are home from Chicago after several days spent on a buying trip for the store. They returned Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Gastman
Chicago
Hospital reports no births or admissions today
There were no births, admissions, or dismissals at the hospital today. The day closed with no patient changes to report and a quiet inpatient outlook.
Valley Ladies Aid Plans Cooperative Dinner Meeting
The Valley Ladies Aid Society will meet Tuesday noon at Mrs. Charles Bond's home for a cooperative dinner and election of officers. Nine members quilted at the church on Sept. 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Charles Bond
Superintendents of Schools Dine With County Officials
County school superintendents and wives gathered for a cooperative dinner at Lester Krabill and wife’s home. Special guest Myra Hymans spoke on education for handicapped children. Picnic tables set in the garage. discussion centered on ball schedules before socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Krabill
Krabill
Myra Hymans
Speidel Couple to Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Eli Speidel of Olds will mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday September 27 with an open house at their home from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm. They were married in Mt Pleasant and have lived on farms in Henry and Washington counties before moving to Olds last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Speidel
Olds
Speidel
Minnie Zahn
Mt. Pleasant
Henry
Washington Counties
Last Family Night Dinner at Country Club
The last family night dinner was held at the Country Club on Thursday featuring a traditional turkey meal. Guests were invited to attend the Chamber of Commerce dinner and witness Ralph Shannon’s ceremony. the guest day luncheon moved from Sept 29 to Oct 6. Reservations requests were directed to Mrs. Ralph Gibson or Mrs. Lester Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Chamber «: Commerce
Ralph Shannon
Ralph Gibson
Lester Orr
A. C. Clow
Hugo Lensec
Ira Gastman
Marion Snodgrass
E. B. Hammer
Ted Bailey
I. T. Rehmel
Lafe Stout
Ralph Martin
R. J Patterson
A. E. Baldri
Friendly Circle Club Hosts Cooperative Supper
Ella Gordon Keith Wikoff Mrs Dale Robertson and three children joined Friendly Circle Club for a cooperative supper at Alvin Shaw home. Thirty four members attended with Grace Shaw assisting. Garden flowers decorated the house and Mrs Peiffer and Mrs Maurice Alvine organized entertainment. An October meeting features a 1 oclock luncheon at Miss Shaw home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Gordon
Keith Wikoff
Dale Robertson
Friendly Circl Club
Alvin Shaw
Fred Donaldson
Delbert Lewis
Victor Peiffer
Grace Shaw
Peiffer
Maurice Alvine
Miss Shaw
Calendar notices for Friday deadline and circle meetings
Notices for column deadlines by 10 am Friday. Red Horse postponed to Oct 5. St Rita circle meets 8 pm Mrs Paul Horak. DeMolay Mothers circle 7:30 pm Monday Masonic Temple. Birth day party Applied Arts 8 pm Mrs Don Orr. Bring dues. Knights of Pythias 8:90 pm KP hall. Handcraft JIT 8 pm Mrs Paul Horak. Bring dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Horsers
St. Rita’s Circle
Paul Horak
Mothers’ Circle
Masonic Temple
Applied Arts
Don Orr
Knights of Pythias
K.P. Hall
Community club notices list area meetings and socials
A collage of club events lists YWCA mixers at 6 30 pm cooperative chicken supper Jarden IT note change of place and dues St James Study club transport by Mrs John Mattes and Mrs Ray Redlinger VFW auxiliary and post cooperative supper VEW hall Harmony club Wiener roast and bluebirds Camp Fire activities at 4 pm Damascus Shrine at Masonic Temple plus missionary society events and a note on date changes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
New Young City
Jarden
R. J. Dawson
St. James Study Club
Meint Koehler
John Mattes
Ray Redlinger
VFW
Vew
Women’s Missionary Society
U.P. Church
Bethel Missionary Society
Maurice Meyer
Harmony Club
R. J. Kleese
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Bluebirds
Birthday List Honors Local Names This Week
The birthday list includes Ruth Ann Petratz age four percent and Steven Alvis Lins of Columbus Junction age six. Others named are Mrs. Frank Sehneider Mrs. John Caldwell Mrs. Bob Lytle and Mrs. J. E. Moore along with Charles Pratt Norma Anne Widmer Joyce Marie Brannen Betty Jean Barth Mrs. John Mapel of West Chester and Roslyn Rae Chalupa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann Petratz
Steven Alvis Lins
Columbus Junction
Frank Sehneider
John Caldwell
Bob Lytle
J. E. Moore
Charles Pratt
Norma Anne Widmer
Joyce Marie Brannen
Betty Jean Barth
John Mapel
West Chester
Roslyn Rae Chalupa
Margaret Ahrens Elected Leader of Awiyeya Group
Margaret Ahrens was elected president of the Awiyeya Camp Fire Girls at a Thursday meeting. Patty Ingel, June Heffel finger, Imogene McKune, and Pat Anderson were named vice president secretary treasurer and scribe, with Cherry Luckenbill joining as a new member. Members are asked to bring white handkerchiefs for textile painting next Thursday at 4 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ahrens
Awiyeya Camp Fire Girls
Patty Ingel
June Heffelfinger
Imogene McKune
Pat Anderson
Cherry Luckenbill
Baby Shower Planned for Janice Lee Wulf
A baby shower is scheduled for Janice Lee Wulf with details to follow. Attendees and gift preferences will be announced by the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Lee Wulf
Methodist WSCS Fashion Show Shines at High School
The Washington Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service staged a fashion show Thursday evening in the high school auditorium. Local women modeled suits coats dresses and accessories while Clara Miller KBIZ fashion editor commented. brass quartet and various musical numbers accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service
WSCS
Clara Miller
Ottumwa
KBIZ
Dan Holland
Dan Brindley
Bill Wessler
Ray Tweeten
Marilyn Kelsey
Audrey Steele
Marilyn Cook
Edith Miller
Ralph Bauer
Arlene Kupp
Vivian Luers
EK. Stutsman
Marion Swanson
Howard Crozier
Norma Eyestone
Big Firms Profit Rates Versus Small Ones
Large corporations typically earn profits at a slower pace than small companies but also incur losses less frequently. The contrast highlights efficiency and risk distribution across firm sizes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sandwith
Chamber of Commerce
Don
Air Express
California
Wolf’s Flower
Shannon
C. A. Boice
C. V. Grull
John W. Leer
Elgin
Bulova
Hamilton
Croton
Lemmon
East Side Square
Mrs. Loveless
George Kerr
PTA
Thomas Carson
Howard Hazen
Loveless
Don McClure
John Hedberg
SUPA
Edsall Brown
Milo Steele Jr
Virgil Wittmer
Steele
Charles R. Wilson
WSUT
Mrs
Ted and Golden Delicious
Grimes Roman Stem
Turley Winesaps
JoAnn
York Imperial
Snow
Minn
Richland
N. B
Valley Ladies Aid Plan Cooperative Dinner
Friendly Circle Club
Ers
Talendar
M. Ahrens
Awiyeya Group
of New
Rothschild’s
E. M. Bridges Company
Maybelle
Arlene Knupp
Norma bKuestone
Charles Eyestone
E. E. Stutsman
Beverly Mills
Kay MccCreedy
Nancy Gastman
Carla Benell
Walter Smith
Lydia Hunting
J. C. Holbert
Paul Snakenberg
A. S. Smith
F. G. Bagge
James Birney
T. A. Flenner
Dorothy Turnipseed
Wilma Tait
Genevieve Baker
Jon Duncan
Washington
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