Weekend visitors and local greetings around Des Moines area
Senator and Mrs. Cromwell of Des Moines spent the weekend here with Mrs. Cromwell's mother Mrs. Hay. Cincinnati visitors Miss Stewart and Miss Buckley joined family in town. Local gatherings included a golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Goode with 82 guests at the Masonic Temple and open house at the Goode home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cromwell
Des Moines
H. J. Meyers
Richard
Clara Faulkner
Blakesburg
Sam Goode
Masonic Temple
Goodes
Goode
Mr. Goode
Mrs. Meyers
Miss Faulkner
Hospital Happenings At Washine District
At the hospital, ay and Dwayne Pelton and Kein Stewart of Washine underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs. Floyd Fisher of Riverside was admitted for observation yesterday afternoon. Mrs. John Dodd was dismissed yesterday. Mrs. Cleo Trier and baby daughter Karen Jean were discharged yesterday. Lloyd Goodwin was admitted this morning for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwayne Pelton
Kein Stewart
Washine
Floyd Fisher
Riverside
John Dodd
Cleo Trier
Karen Jean
Lloyd Goodwin
Washington Demons eye opening football game with Keota
Coach Fred Maasdam says a Sept 15 season opener against Keota is tentatively set with no contract yet signed. The Demons would host the opening contest before starting Little Six play on Sept 22, and seven league games are scheduled through Armistice Day with Columbus Junction at home. The final slate lists Ottumwa Burlington Fairfield Muscatine Fort Madison Mt. Pleasant Keokuk Columbus Junction dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Keota
Fred Maasdam
Maasdam
Demons
Columbus Junction
Gooch Maasdam
Fort Madison
Mt. Pleasant
Keokuk
Triangular Track Meet Being Planned by Washington
Track Coach Fred Maasdam of Washington high says a triangular meet with Washington Mt Pleasant and Fairfield is being negotiated for April 14 if arrangements are completed. Washington will next compete at Oska loosa relays April 22 and Fort Madison relays May 5, with Little Six meet decisions at Mt Pleasant April 14. Washington scored no points at the state Indoor meet in Iowa City last Saturday and Gordon Car Stensen underperformed in the pole vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Maasdam
Washington High School
Sal
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Oskaloosa Relays
Fort Madison Relays
Little Six
Iowa City
Maasdam
Gordon Car- Stensen
Columbus Junction High Schedule List Revealed
The Columbus high school football schedule is announced for the season with games set at Winfield on Sept 22, Brighton on Sept 29, North English on Oct 6, New London on Oct 13, Lone Tree on Oct 20, at West Liberty on Oct 27, Wilton on Nov 3, and at Washington on Nov 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Winfield
Brighton
North English
New London
Lone Tree
West Liberty
Wilton
Washington
Miss Stewart’s Services Today
Funeral services for Miasa Vleeta Winona Stewart were held at two o’clock at L. A. Jones funeral home. Dr. Arthur Atack of the Methodist church officiated. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Ralph Dougherty J. E B. Lemmon Frank Chilcote Iomer Mount Jesse Busby and L. Griffith. Stewart, born January 14 1871 in Washington, lived her entire life here with parents Charles Nelson Stewart and Mary Laverne Brown Stewart. She belonged to the Women’s Relief Corps and Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miasa Vleeta Winona Stewart
Washington
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Arthur Atack
The
Methodist Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Ralph Dougherty
J. E B. Lemmon
Frank Chilcote
Lomer Mount
Jesse Busby
Waterloo Wins DeMolay Meet in Cedar Falls Championship
Waterloo defeats Boone 27 to 4 to win the DeMolay basketball tournament at Cedar Falls. Keokuk takes third by beating Iowa City 30 to 26. semi final scores were Waterloo 32 Keokuk 21 Boone 20 Iowa City 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Boone
Keokuk
Iowa City
Iown City
Fort Dodge
Muscatine
Sioux City
Woodward
All-State Basketballers Celebrate Iowa City Trip and Honors
The 24 players named to the 1923 Iowa Daily Press Association all-state basketball teams recalled their weekend in Iowa City. They toured fraternity houses, attended a theater party, and played an 80 to 64 all-star game at the University of Iowa fieldhouse. Ben Trickey led Old Gold with 18 points. Russell Hirt and Bob Lauterbach each had 16. Framed certificates and team pictures were awarded at the banquet, and notable events included Jim Thynne’s 6.4 second 60 yard dash and Melvin Wagner’s 21 of 25 free throws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
IDPA
Iowa Daily Press Association
Iowa Daily Press Associaton
The
Washington Journal
University of Iowa
University
Maples
Hove
Ben Trickey
Marshalltown
Jim Thynne
Sac City
Melvin Wagner
Fort Madison
Lawa
Ira Lund
Clinton
Wagner
Carpets Made 5 000 Years Ago
Egyptian frescoes reveal carpet making dating back at least five thousand years. The artifacts indicate early weaving craft and domestic use across ancient communities. Researchers note material patterns and loom techniques pointing to sophisticated textile production in early Nile civilizations.
Ruby Stout Weds Charles Grossman in Kahoka Ceremony
Mrs. Ruby Stout daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hindahl of Washington and Charles Grossman son of the late Mr and Mrs John Grossman of Washington married at 1 30 p m Saturday in Kahoka Missouri Justice of the Peace J A Evans presided Attendants were Mr and Mrs Martin Brown of Washington and Mr and Mrs Frank Brown of Moline Both brides and groom have lived in Washington most of their lives They will reside in Rock Island Illinois where Mr Grossman is employed by International Harvester Company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Stout
William Hindahl
Washington
Charles ¥. Grossman
John Grossman
Kahoka
J. A. Evans
Martin Brown
Frank Brown
Moline
Rock Island
Grossman
International Harvester Company
Club Guests Enjoy Afternoon at Coffey Home
Westchester April 3. Mrs J E Coffey hosted the American Made club at her home with assistance from Mrs Abby Boyer and Mrs Fred Foriash. Chinese checkers at four tables awarded H W Luers as the winner. A lunch of angel food cake brick ice cream with a chocolate center rabbit coffee and a chocolate bunny was served. Special guests included Mrs Lafestout Mrs P J Hoover Mrs F M Lindenmeyer Mrs Milo Delong and Mrs Joe Schmeltzer of Wellman. Mrs J D Dayton and Mrs Will Embree were ill and unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
I. E. Coffey
F. M. Lindenmeyer
Milo Delong
Joe Schmeltzer
Wellman
J. D. Dayton
Washington
Will Embree
Club
Increase Shown in Tax Receipts for March
County Treasurer Marion S. George reported March tax collections show a slight rise over March 1938. The month’s receipts stood at 219,321.45 with 218,609.25 a year earlier, plus mail-in totals not yet posted. January and February 1939 also surpassed 1938 amounts, with most March receipts arriving late as road conditions improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
George
Man Stabs Wife and Daughter in Family Row
Francis Smothers, 46, and his daughter in law Archie Perry, 26, were hospitalized in serious condition with knife wounds police attribute to Smothers. He is jailed without charges. wife had divorced him January 20 on grounds of cruelty and drunkenness. He had lived with the family and worked as a day laborer on a farm since the divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Irs
Francis Smothers
Archie Perry
Smothers
Handcraft Section 2 to Meet Tuesday
Handcraft department Section 2 will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. in the home of Mrs. I. T. Rebmel 605 South Marion Avenue. Mrs. John Rittenhouse Mrs. Leland Carris and Mrs. J A Porter will serve on the committee for this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Rebmel
South
Marion Avenue
John Rittenhouse
Leland Carris
J. A. Porter
Recent Brides Honored at Sunset Circle Jelly Shower
Mrs Norene Erwin and Mrs Margaret Motley, recently married, were guests of honor at a Sunset circle meeting held Thursday afternoon at Mrs Griff Davies home. A jelly shower was given during the social hour and refreshments were served by hosts Mrs Davies and Mrs Fred Spangler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norene Erwin
Margaret Motley
Sunset Circle
Griff Davies
Davies
Fred Spangler
W R C Plans for Dinner Thursday
At the regular meeting of the Woman's Relief corps Saturday afternoon plans were made for the Grand Army dinner to be held Thursday. It will be a covered dish dinner. The corps voted to continue the essay awards. Two children's coats and one boy's suit were donated by the corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Nadine Payne Birthday Party Celebrated at Home
Mrs Oakley Payne hosted Nadine Payne ninth birthday party Saturday from 2 to 6 pm with fourteen guests. Activities included Bingo Chinese checkers and outdoor games followed by Easter themed refreshments and a green white cake bearing the birthday date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Payne
Patricia Longwell
Phyllis Orcutt
Sheila Ross
Mary Lou Robertson
Marilyn Fenn
Leota Brown
Homer Godwin
Colleen
Barbara
Robert
Gertrude
Darlene Payne
Riverside visits and family greetings in April
Riverside residents report multiple family visits and reunions. Mrs. Catherine Pletzer returns to her daughter Mrs. F W Schnoebelen after a Milwaukee trip. William Podari of Fruitland Illinois visits his mother Mrs. James Podaris and brothers Yaro and James. George Jarrard of Conesville visits his daughter Mrs. Sherman Fox and family at Yatton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Catherine Pletzer
F. W. Schnoebelen
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Charmwiley
William Podari
Fruitland
Illinois
James Podaris
Yaro
James
George Jarrard
Conesville
Sherman Fox
Yatton
Fossilized Redwoods Unearthed in Petrified Forest Claim Ancient Age
Scientists report redwood trees in the Petrified Forest of California are over five million years old. They attribute preservation to volcanic dust deposits that fossilized the trees into petrified trunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrified
Redwood Forest
California
Redwood Empire
Social Calendar of Meetings and Events
A listings of club and society gatherings across Damascus area including D V meeting at the GAR room and installation at the Masonic Temple. notes on postponed music dept meeting at Lorden studio. D A R and Mandcraft events. multiple chapter sessions for Pythian groups. nurses society at Washington County Nurses Home. Linger Longer club Child Study and Sunshine Community events. Grace Hill Ladies Aid and Just Us club meetings. Rainbow Girls instruction and Young Woman's Missionary society. and Public Affairs luncheon at North Side cafe with several co hosts. Includes changes of place and detailed hosts and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Lorden Music Studio
T.T.T
Clarence Goff
Ivan Rehmel
D.A.R
A. Anderson
East Washington Street
Maggie Kephart
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Wes Chester Pythian Sisters
Hall
Melvin Gingerich
South Fourth Avenue
Sunshine Community Club
Glenn Been Blossom
Flower Exchange
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society
Just Us Club
Murray Smylie
Washington Street
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
H.E.O
Will Kendrick
Rainbow Girls School of Instruction
Ed Squire
Young Woman's Missionary Society
Glenn McCall
West Cheset
Clarence Niffeneggeer
Edna Daniels
North Side Cafe
C. W. McLaughlin
Nettie McLaughlin
Friendly Circle Club
Will Sheetz
Many Happy Returns For Iowa Twins And Birthday Folks
Frank and August Kummel of Riverside are said to be among Iowa’s oldest twins at 838 years old. Frank is married with ten children. August never married. Three 25th anniversary club members celebrate today: Alpharetta Fry 83 Wellman, Thomas Schilling 78, Jenning Fleming 88. Mary Ellen Askea turns eleven. Other birthday observances include Ed Simmering, Mrs Floyd Maxwell, Gene Endicott, Mildred Anderson, Maurice Libe, Mrs Ralph Ashby, Mrs Taylor Stout, Mrs Grace Harter, Mrs C W Hendrickson, and James W Pence south of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
August Kummelwart
Riverside
Iowa
August
Alpharetta Fry of
Wellman
Thomas Schilling
Jenning Fleming
Ed Simmering
Floyd Maxwell
Gene Endicott
Ainsworth
Mildred Anderson
Maurice Libe
Ralph Ashby
Pilotburg
Taylor Stout
Grace Harter
C. W. Hendrickson
James W. Pence
Monsey Knight Meeting and Prayer at Mrs Gordon Home
K P Lodge in Monsey hosts a Knight rank gathering with all Knights invited. A Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting occurs Wednesday at 9 30 in the home of Mrs Martha Gordon 11 South Avenue. The Valley Ladies Aid plans a food sale at Washington Cleaners on Saturday April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.P. Lodge Monsey
Presbyterian Cottage
Martha Gordon
South Avenue
The
Valley Ladies’ Aid
Washington Cleaners
Clark university athlete claims intercollegiate gold fish gulping record
Worcester April 3 A Clark University athlete Joseph Deliberate claims the intercollegiate gold fish gulping title after swallowing live fish. He says he beat a Middigsix University student who reportedly gulped 67 gold fish last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Clark University
Joseph Deliberate
Glendale Homemaker Group Meeting With Mrs John Cherry
Glendale April 3. The Glendale Homemaker group met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs John Cherry. Eleven women attended including Mrs Claude Rhodebeck township Home Project chair. Cherry demonstrated loom weaving corn husk rope and chairs. Mrs John Stewart muse chair discussed music memory contest plans and achievement day. Next meeting set for April 18 with officer election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Glendale Homemaker Group
John Cherry
Claude Rhodebeck
Cherry
John Stewart
Muse
Happy Hour and Mother Club Gatherings in Wellman
Mrs Fred Herr hosted the Happy Hour club with eighteen members and visitors, as hosts Mrs Wagamon and Mrs Wetrich assisted. The evening included visiting, Chinese checkers, and birthday cakes for Mrs Wagamon. The Mothers’ Club met with nineteen mothers and six children, hosting Larry Wirtz’s upcoming birthday with a three candle cake. Dorcas and dinner bridge groups held meetings at the Baptist church and with Mrs Ward, awarding prizes to members. Nearby visits included a dinner in honor of Mrs Jones’s birthday in West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Eckhardt
Mothers’ Club
Lyle Smith
Quincy Rice
Mother Club
Larry Wirtz
Carelyn
Orville Morrison
Mary Jane
Laurel
Keith Adams
Jimmy
Pete Swartzendruber
Faith
Paul Hianun
Bruce
Henry Sehmelger
Paul Sehmelzer
Ed Rosemund
Muscatine
Joe Schmelzer
Dorcas
Dorcas Ladies of the Baptist Church
Adah Hillis
J. J. Ward
Dinner Bridge Club
E. C. Jones
Delmar Steninger
W. S. McIntosh
Jesse Gardner
Carroll Durian
Ward
W. B. Webster
C. Jones
West Liberty
Jones
Nate B Wilson
Victor Rampleburg
Harrig MacGugin
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Montgomery Ward
Wolf Floral CO
I. F. Macon
Clyde Boice
Na City
C. A. Boice
Homer Stephen Homes
Marguerite Crail
Margaret Alice Stewart
Kate Buckley
Cincinnati
Ohio
Miss Stewart
W. G. Stewart
Cincinnati General Hospital
Mable Buckley
P. F Fiant
Parss
Rose Jones
Mary O'Neill
Sigourney
Reister Bros
D. C. Russell
Stanley Jones
Judith
Terra Haute
Ind
Vince Tellin
Albert Simpson
Ray Simpson
Dennis
Man- Speoter
Charles Wilson
Stanley Simpson
Westphal the Jeweler
Bob Stockman
James Gilchrist
Herman Doran
Warren Goodwin
Paul Jordan
Dickie McCleery
Cedar Rapids
Paul Jordon
James Gilchrest
Howard Little
Leigh Soule
Junction
C. V. Grull
Flowera
Gertrude Bowman
Adelbert T. Stewar
Bancroft Place
DE DC
H. M Guest
Dora Stewart
Ht. F. Stewart
Fred L
W. G
Helen Stewart
Harry Mongomery
Marion Bailey
New Guest
South Second Avenue
Washington Dairy
Charles Grossman
J. E. Coffey
Handcraft
W.R.C
Nadine Payne
Fai' Many
Mary Ellen Askea
Albert Askea
Travive
Homemaker Group
Happy Hour Club
F. Herr
ANCE
Hill Mohland
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
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