Alaskan quake described by a former resident
A March 27 Alaska earthquake is recounted by a former local resident now in Anchor ag. The letter describes a five minute, ship like rolling tremor that toppled storefronts, cracked buildings, and left residents without lights or water. The writer recalls fear, injuries to shelves, collapsed J C Penney, massive Turnagain damage, and gratitude for minimal personal loss. The account ends with thanks and cautious relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnagain
Cook Inlet
Alaska
Seattle
Lebanon
Bridge Marathon Ends at Keota In April Marathon
Chapter AV of Tri T hosted a bridge marathon on Tuesday evening in Keota with 34 couples entering. Glee Holmes and Mabel Ochs won first prize, Wynn Duncan and spouse second, Alta McGuire and Marion Hammes third, and Lyle Palmer pair top cumulative score. A tie for first occurred in match percentage between Sandy Doyle Carmen Fields and Edith McDonald Gloria Trier. Seventeen tables played with prizes to Marion Hammer Margaret Berm and Keith Jones, low prize to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mills. Elaine Carmichael presided, planning next year with pinochle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EOTA
Tri T
Glee Holmes
Mabel Ochs
Wynn Duncan
Alta McGuire
Marion Hammes
Lyle Palmer
Sandy Doyle
Carmen Fields
Edith McDonald
Gloria Trier
Marion Hammer
Margaret Berm
Keith Jones
Tom Mills
Elaine Carmichael
Chapter AV
Aftershock rocks Anchorage Alaska in Friday tremor
A strong aftershock struck Anchorage at 5 40 pm EST amid the Good Friday quake aftershocks. Residents reported shaking lasting 5 to 10 seconds with nerves frayed and minor damage noted near Kodiak where winds damaged ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Alaska
UPI
Harold Adams
Lyman Woodman
University of California At Berkeley
University of Washington
Seattle
Fairbanks
Alaska quake survivors recount Anchorage aftermath in letter
Clarence Statler and family describe the Alaska earthquake impact from Anchorage. The letter details evacuations near the inlet, collapsed buildings, and streets piled with debris. They recount rescuers and ongoing aftershocks, limited heat and water, and the effort to reach missing neighbors while preparing to evacuate if needed.
Rebekah lodge meets at Keota with several notices
Emerald Rebekah Lodge met in Keota with noble grand Florence Crawford presiding. Communications included an invitation to the District 92 convention in Washington on April 15. A card of thanks and reports noted home news and fundraising for greeting cards. Members discussed Draping of the Charter at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Emerald Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand
Florence Crawford
Washington Rebekah Lodge
District 92
Washington
Dorothy Dickenson
Assembly
Tressie Herr
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
al. FitzSimmons
Nina FitzSimmons
Grace Miller
Barbara Wallkup
Cedar Rapids
Noble Grands Circle
Elizabeth Leitsinger
Ruth Ginkens
Irene Baughman
Genivieve White
Waiburba White
Kenny Pfaff
Sigourney
Larry Pfaff
Creighton University
Omaha
White
John Flynn
Barbara Walkup
Hew
Louie Hermanstorfer
Walter Fagen
Mabel Morris
Des Moines
Republican Womens Conference
D.C
TLS Club
Alice Brinning
Dale Dunbar
Fairfield
Everette Greiner
Mary Francis Greiner
Westminster Guild Meets at Cotter Presbyterian Church
Westminster Guild of Cotter Presbyterian Church met with 14 members present at the church. Mrs. Sam Murphy led devotions from Psalms 51 and Mrs. John Morris reviewed a study chapter. The group funded soap for a Kentucky mission school and discussed plans for the April 15 16 Presbyterial in Washington. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for April 9 hosted by Mrs. James Podaril.
Easter Weekend Visitors Reach Across Several Homes
Keota and nearby towns saw a flurry of Easter weekend visits. Mr and Mrs Tinnes visited Mrs Velda Lewis in Washington while Reed and related families hosted meals in Davenport Cedar Rapids and Adel. Dozens of relatives from Iowa City to Ottumwa joined dinner and afternoon calls across multiple households.
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Lewis Vogel
St Paul, Minn
Carl Seiren
Danny Reed
Mary Lampe
Roonie Reed
Mary Lou Miller
Cedar Raee Eee Ae Ae. Saucigh
Mle Seeworth
Ella Nash
Les
Nettie Miller
Washington
Stanley Beggs
Ottumwa
Miller
Lowell Norenberg
Burlington
Isaac Norenberg
Stanley Norenberg
Adel
Don Earls
Tracy
Hiawatha
E. J. Hesselschwerdt
Kalona
Bonnie Sigler
Family dinners and gatherings noted in Skubal home area
A sequence of social items from the Skubal and Whetstine circle near Lone Tree and Washington County recounts Easter visits, club meetings, and family dinners. Notable names include John Skubal, Edgar Whetstine, Vince Skubal, Percy Skubal, Mary Lukavsky, Evelyn Murphy, Marie Whetstine, and others. Easter travel and hospital transfers appear, with neighbors and relatives hosting and visiting across several households.
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Mary Low Xrotz
Marie Whetstine
Evelyn Murphy
John Skubal
Cline Klopfensteins
George Papusas
Davenport
Town City Hospital
Edgar Whetstines
Percy Skubal
Dale Schnoebelen
Non Brian
Iowa City
Dean Zohs
Whetstines
Whetstine
Washington County Hospital
Restopia
Columbus Junction
Jim Bean
Richard Bean
Hilton Coon
Carolyn
Shirley
Mark Soukup
Wilbur Krotz
Jim Coon
Steve
Una Gordon
Shington
Frank Embree
Max Embree
Ben Harrison
Sigourney Sunday
Maynard Paxton
Lone Tree
George Murphy
George
Bill Swerd
Fashion trends shift to bigger pendants and bold coats
United Press International reports larger pendants with stone settings on impressive chains. Bracelets range from slender bangles to heavy engraved bands. Wild print jersey beach coats feature droopy hoods and bow-tied necklines, while roman tic parkas show dotted swiss lace. Designer Don Lopez notes a uniform chic look. Bulky sport coats return with rust tones and camel hues as manufacturers cite new linings, buttons, pockets, and lapels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Jewelry Industry Council
Jersey
Clothing Manufacturers Association of the USA
Inventors' World Fair Exhibit Promises New Inventions
Thomas DiMatteo of Forest Hills plans a 6000 foot Belgian Village display at the New York World's Fair to showcase mostly unknown inventions. Highlights include a plastic better mousetrap and a cigarette filter claiming to cut 9 percent of hazards. also a French Fried Ice Cream machine. He aims to connect inventors with capital, while also displaying some frivolous ideas for amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas DiMatteo
Forest Hills
N.Y
Benjamin Weisman
Brookline
Mass
Weisman
Connecticut
Alaska
DiMatteo
American Radio Telephone Co
Bell Telephone System
Mixed Bowling League Scores and Standings Summary
Friday results show Splitters 5 Sleepers 0 Comb ers 2 Hits and Mrs 1 Niners 2 Aces 1 Busters 3 Hawks 0. High team series Bleach Combers 713 Hits and Mrs 2023. team game Combers 713, Splitters 685. Individual: Bob Ryner 644 in series and game 214 by Maxine Zieglowsky.
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Ann Curl
Bob Ryner
Maxine Zieglowsky
Wyman Residents Visit Relatives Over Easter
Wyman residents and families spread across Iowa City Des Moines and Illinois over Easter. Ralph Rees staying with daughter Elmer Hakan in Iowa City while Hakan son returned from Mercy Hospital after a three week stay. Barbara Tom and Jim Dunn joined James Dunn and Gordon Huston families for Easter. Margaret Davis Diane Buffington Alfred Davis Layton Buffington visited. Sarah Davis entered Mercy Hospital Iowa City for medical treatment.
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Maroh
Davis
Calhoun
City
Miss
Memphis
Tenn
Ralph Rees
Elmer Hakanson
Iowa City
Hakanson
Mercy Hospital
Barbara
Tom
Jim Dunn
James Dunns
Gordon Huston
Mlinois
Paul Huston
Jessie Rees
Silas Finke
Margaret Davis
Diane Buffington
AIB
Des Moines
Alfred Davis
Layton Buffingtons
Dick Hughes
Chet McConahay
Morning Sun
Curt Hamilton
Burlington
H.B. Oldt
Dick Lauer
Mt. Union
Sarah Davis
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Patricia
Clarence
Martha
Red
Linda
Pla
New Penney
Bob
Thelma
Ninth Street
Jeffers
Betty
Jeff
Campbell Station
Federal
Funny
Rebekah Lodge
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Rosemary Paul Kauber
Irene Greiner
Fife Henry
Theresa_ Keifer
Donnie Seiren
Anna Fisher
Naomi Greiner
James Coffman
Cyril Osweiler
Frank Osweiler
Veterans Hospital
Westminster Guild
Cotfer
C. A. Thompson
Mr., Mrs. Tinnes
Mrs. Lewis
ARS
Puyd Sanders
Skubal
Ivan Hartsock
Tfeger
Alexandria
Murphys
Bessie Murphy
Charles Plecker
Morrison
Round Grove
Mabel Miller
Roy
John Hixon
Cotter
Connie Hixon
Robert Bruegge
Richard McKune
Bettendorf
Don Lopez
Beverly Hills
By Leroy Pop
United Press Internatio
New York
UPL
Wyman
Mrs. Donald Keadaw
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