P. E. O. Rummage Sale Planned for April 14
Local notice lists a rummage sale at City Hall on Friday April 14. Stanley Simpson travels southeastern Iowa for a living. Bastiaan Den Hartog begins a meat department role at Piggly Wiggly. Earl Thomas and Mrs Neuhart join Mrs Fred Neuhart from Iowa City for Achievement Day at the Methodist church. Dr Mauwon, Auctioneer. Tone 406rd. Tat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastiaan den Hartog
the Piggly Wiggly Store
Earl Thomas
Fred Neuhart
Iowa City
Women's Home Project
Methodist Church
Norton couple attends aunt’s funeral in Ottumwa
Mr and Mrs Ivan Norton travel to Ottumwa to attend the funeral of Abby Pool, the aunt of Mrs Norton. Wallace s Farmer features a photo of Washington chapter D A R log cabin in Sunset Park. Dr Leo J Homan and sons Edward and Dennis of Riverside visited yesterday. P E O rummage sale noted for Fla April 14 at City Hall. Charles Lewellen and Mr and Mrs John Wittmer with son of Wayland were business callers. Mrs Dave Boyer of Elkhart Ind expected Sunday to visit her parents and mother. Mr and Mrs Ed Hanson returned from Chicago with Mrs Hanson s mother Mrs H H Bissell staying a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ivan Norton
Ottumwa
Mrs. Norton
Abby Pool
Washington
Sunset Park
Leo J. Homan and Sons
Edward and
Dennis
Riverside
Charles Lewellen
John Wittmer
Wayland
Dave Boyer
Elkhart, Ind
Roy Fetters
Boyer
Vera Boyer
Ed Hanson
Chicago
Hospital Admissions Report Names Two Washington Men
Hal Richardson and Ellis Walton both of Washington were admitted yesterday afternoon. Mrs Otto Bell Wellman is mentioned. Mr and Mrs Tom Carson are parents of a son born at 5 30 this morning weighing seven pounds and thirteen ounces named William Daniel.
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Hal Richardson
Ellis Walton
Washington
Otto Bell
Wellman
Tom Carson
William Daniel
May Start Ball Practice Sunday For Washington
It was announced that if weather suffices a call for candidates for Washingtons baseball team may be issued for next Sunday. Warm up needed. Ticket sales for the season began yesterday and are going well. Family tickets available at the Chocolate Shop Arnold's barber shop or the Klein Clothing Company. If all goes well, the playing season may open on May 14.
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Washington
Arnold
Klein Klothing Kompany
Social calendar events and meetings listed
Thursday events include Milt Denison Prairie Flower Missionary society all day Fortnightly club at Y community room OES meeting at Masonic Temple Visiting members welcome Friday Friendship club flower exchange 2 pm Ladies Aid at church Methodist units meet at 2 30 pm with numbered hostesses and addresses around town including 904 W Main 114 E 7th 401 E Jefferson 116 S 7th Ave 623 S Iowa Ave 433 E Van Buren 623 W Washington 2 ½ miles north 2% miles north
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.O.W. Clu
Milt Denison
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Karl Smith
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Cecil Fitzgerald
U.P
Ladies Aid
Methodist Church
Leo Hoover
W. Main St
T. J. Berdo
E. 7Th St
Clara Huber
E. Jefferson St
P. L. Etter
S. 7Th Ave
Ralph Jenkin
S. Iowa Ave
Wi. S. Bickel
Dickinson Declines to Contest Gillette Victory
Former Senator L. J. Dickinson of Algona abandons plans to contest the election of Senator Guy M. Gillette, with Gillette winning the six year term by about 2800 votes. The move follows a decision to avoid an expensive, drawn out battle and letters were sent to drop contest plans in 24 Iowa voting machine counties. Also noted is O'Brian's unpaid election contest costs and potential state collection action through the attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
IDPA
L. J. Dickinson
Algona
Guy M. Gillette
Gillette
Dickinson
Iowa
Robert E. O'Brian
O'Brian
John F. Wessels
Supreme Court
B. W. Garrett
Garrett
Attorney General
Wessels
School Executives Meet for Community Potluck
Washington county superintendents and families gathered at County Superintendent Lester B. Krabill’s home for a potluck dinner. Dr. Christian Rischard of the State University of Iowa spoke on democracy outcomes and led a post dinner discussion. Supper guests included Mr and Mrs Irwin Clark and daughter Sylvia of Winfield and Mr and Mrs Alvin Pittard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Lester B. Krabill
Christian Rischard
School of Religion
State University of Iowa
Irwin Clark
Sylvia, Winfield
Alvin Pittard
Clem Burris
Hi Ho Stresses Patience in Choosing Friends
The sage of China town says quick readers should pick friends slow to anger and avoid rash judgments. His counsel emphasizes measured choices and steady temperaments for lasting ties.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Modernizing the Washington Lumber Office Noted
Remodeling at Washington Lumber & Fuel Company yields a highly modern office with Celotex plank and tile front, walnut and mahogany details, chrome nickel fixtures, and Bruce oak floors. An Arcola heating plant, Brixite insulation, redesigned ceilings, and Celotex interiors complete the upgrade guided by Celotex Chicago and manager Jim White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lumber & Fuel Company
Leigh
Celotex Chicago
Jim White
Gabriel
Cotter Presbyterian Young Married Peoples Class Meeting
The Young Married People's class of Cotter Presbyterian church will meet Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Devore in Columbus Junction. A short business session will precede an evening of sociability. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter Presbyterian Church
Walter Devore
Columbus Junction
Brighton Township Dominates Achievement Day Results
At the Achievement Day program in Washington County, Brighton Township earned top marks for organization while Cedar and Clay led in results and features and publicity respectively. Judge Lucille Cochrane cited four key factors and highlighted music recognition won by Washington as superior and Cedar, Brighton, Jackson, and Clay as strong performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Home Project
Lucille Cochrane
Iowa State College Extension Service
Ames
Brighton Township
Cedar
Clay
Washington
Jackson Townships
Cochrane
Brighton
John Stewart
Jackson
Clayde Knapp
K. W. Donovan
G. C. Picken
Carl Jarrard
P. F. Whisler
Claude Rhodebeck
Past Noble Grands Conduct Meeting at Home
The Past Noble Grand circle met at Mrs. Carl Hancher home Tuesday evening with fourteen members present. After a business session, Chinese checkers were played and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Hancher with help from Mrs. Floyd Murdock. Mrs. Florence Hout will host the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand Circle
Carl Hancher
Hancher
Floyd Murdock
Florence Hout
Mrs John Cherry Hosts Rosemary Club Bridge
Mrs John Cherry was hostess to Rosemary club members in her home Tuesday afternoon. Bridge was played at three tables with Mrs Dell Walker winning the high score prize and Mrs Claude Rhodebeck receiving the travel prize as a guest. Mrs Dale Jones and Mrs Rhodebeck assisted in serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cherry
Rosemary Club
Dell Walker
Claude Rhodebeck
Dale Jones
Rhodebeck
Cherry
Methodist Junior Missionary Society Studies India
Twelve members attended a church meeting where Mrs Maynard Brown led a lesson on India. Refreshments of ice cream and cookies were provided by the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society and brought by Mrs E E Stuisman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Junior Missionary Society
Maynard Brown
India
Womans Foreign Missionary Society
E. E. Stuisman
Junior Christian Endeavor Society Elects Officers at Cotter
About twenty Cotter Presbyterian junior members met with Mrs. David R. Jones for an Easter party and business meeting. Jean Jones was elected president, Lillian Peters vice president, Betty Anne Robeson secretary treasurer, Billy Owens assistant, Barbara Jones pianist, and Josephine Fuller assistant. They plan May baskets for May day and will meet again April 21 to recruit new members.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Cotter Presbyterian Church
David R. Jones
Robeson
Jean Jones
Lillian Peters
Betty Anne Robeson
Billy Owens
Barbara Jones
Josephine Fuller
Mrs S P Finch Hosts Good Will Club Meeting
A good turnout attended the Good Will club gathering yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. S. P. Finch. Mrs. Lewis Rath and Mrs. John Pratt led the program, followed by refreshments. Mrs. W A Bealer is scheduled to host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
S. P. Finch
Lewis Rath
John Pratt
W A. Bealer
Harmony Club reveals approaching marriage of Barbara Brooks
Mrs. James Brooks hosted a Harmony club gathering where she announced the approaching marriage of her daughter Barbara to Carl Rothlisberger planned for June. Fourteen members and nine guests attended as each member gave a Bible verse at roll call. officers were elected: President Mrs. Henry Brenneman, Vice President Mrs. Manford Wilcox, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Ed Wittetoe, and Reporter Mrs. Tom Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brooks
Harmony Club
Barbara
Carl Rothlisberger
Grace Shaw
Alvin Shaw
Walter Kyle
Florence Kyle
Will McConnell
Charles Rothlisberger
Albert Lay
Frank Kephart
Emerson Maplethorpe
Henry Brenneman
Manford Wilcox
Ed Wittetoe
Tom Harvey
Catholic Daughters Elect Delegates to State Convention
The Catholic Daughters of America held a meeting at the K C hall where Mrs. L. V. Payne was elected delegate and Catherine Swift an alternate to the state convention in Waterloo. The gathering approved sewing and charity reports and set the next meeting for the first Wednesday in May with a social event later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Payne
Catholic Daughters of America
K. C. Hall
Waterloo
Payne
Catherine Swift
K.C. Hall
St James Church Card Party At New Hall Thursday
St James church hosts a card party Thursday night at the new hall with all welcome. Mr and Mrs Ralph Martin and Ray Rittenhouse of Des Moines visited Davenport yesterday and stopped at Washington Cleaners. Cedar Chain 4 H club featured at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
New K
Hall
Ralph Martin
Ray Rittenhouse
Des Moines
Davenport
Washington Cleaners
Cedar Chain
Mts
All-Day Quilting Held by Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Grace Hill Ladies Aid held an all-day quilting event at the community building. Eight members attended in the morning, two more joined in the afternoon, and all quilted for the day. Mrs. H. A. Engel led devotions and prayers with “Abide With Me” sung. Dues were paid. minutes read. plans made for a new meeting in two weeks.
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Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
H. A. Engel
Young People Meet in Stewart Home
Twenty five members of the Prairie Flower church gathered for a party at the Cloyce Stewart home northeast of town. The event brought together local youths for fellowship and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Church
Cloyce Stewart
Myrtle Pearson Hosts Easter Party for Bethel Sunday School Class
Myrtle Pearson entertained the junior class of the Bethel Presbyterian Sunday school with an Easter party on a Sunday afternoon. All members attended with several guests. Rev M A Robeson and Betty Anne were present. Rev C E Strong led devotions as Velma Booth spoke brief y about missions in China. Games and Easter lunch followed with decorative favors at each place.
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Myrtle Pearson
Bethel Presterian Sunday School
Entertat
Bethel Presby
M. A. Robeson
Betty Anne
Town
C. E. Strong
Velma Booth
China
Stewart
Dr Eugene Owen to Visit Parents in City
Dr Eugene Owen of Washington DC is expected here Saturday morning to spend a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs C C Owen.
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Eugene Owen
Washington, D.C
C. C. Owen
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Dick McCleery
Nick
Wolf
Wolf Floral CO
P. EK. O
City Hall
Stanley Simpson
Fairfield
Reister Bros
Dr. Mauwon
Tone
P.E.O
Fla
California
U. S
Bliss Coffee
Louisa Gold
Pascal Celery
Uum
Bermuda
Bern
Lajashington Fruit Market
Age
Opposite State Theatre
Washington County Farm Bureau
Ed Hotle
Whisler
Nellie Hagens
Veramella Stout
Vera Tucker
Bridge
Junior Christian Endeavor Society
Cotter
Jones
Clab
Grace Hill Aid
Blanche
Harry
OWA Southern Utilities CO
Lytle’s
Heinz Ketchup
Green
Rend
Baby Stuart
SELE
Habry Stuart
Tpry Ut
Libby Pineap
Rou
Rex
Oe. Luc
Heinz
Ns 2
Heinz, Libby, Gerbers
Libby
Apt
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