Vaccination School Planned for Washington County Farmers
Washington county farmers may attend a vaccination school on Wednesday April 21 at the Y M C A. Only 30 participants can be accepted and reservations are first come first served. Dr K W Stouter of Iowa State College will conduct the session from 9 30 a m to 4 60 p m with Leo Sturgeon reporting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Y.M.C.A
Farm Bureau
Leo Sturgeon
Washington
K. W. Stouter
Iowa State College
Fun for You to Showcase Local Talent at High School
Leon Beatty and American Legion members plan a Fun for You program at the high school auditorium on May 18 featuring impersonations of famous radio personalities. The event replaces the cancelled April 20 Legion stag party, and preliminary plans for a summer Legion celebration are under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty
American Legion
Charles Hotle
The
Legion
Military socks provide cushion foot for civilian use
The armed forces distributed about 125 million socks with cushioned feet. The chenille-footed hosiery is now prepared for civilian sales and use.
Mugwumps Deserted GOP For Cleveland Bid in 1884
The Mugwumps were a faction of Republicans who backed civil service reform and abandoned their party in 1884 to support Grover Cleveland's presidential campaign.
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Cleveland
Gray School Hosts Community Meeting and Movie Night
A Friday gathering at Gray school featured a varied program with music readings and a one act play An Old-fashioned Wedding. Kenneth Peters presented Jack and the Beanstalk and travel photos. the Peters and Bruegge families coordinated with other locals. A business meeting followed the program led by vice president due to the president’s absence. Pie coffee were served by hostesses. Mr and Mrs John Jeffries received wedding gifts. Next meeting is Thursday May 13 with a pot luck at the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Peters
Washington
Peters
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
Carolinas
Kenneth Snider
Elmer Harland
Forrest Walker
Pat Moberly
Lucy Wenger
Elsie
Carolyn Bruegge
Vernon Roth
Ben Bruegge
John Jeffries
Sorenson Couple Celebrates Fourth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs S P Sorenson marked their fourth wedding anniversary on Monday. The couple wed in Burlington on April 12 1944.
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S. P. Sorenson
Mrs. Sorenson
Burlington
Fitzgeralds Visit Ben Fitzgerald Home From Ma Son City
J. J. Fitzgerald and son from Ma son City visited the Ben Fitzgerald home. Fitzgerald had been in Wapello serving as a judge for a music contest and used the trip to catch up with his mother. Also visiting were Mrs. Flossie Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wieland and family of Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Fitzgerald
Mason City
Ben Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Wapello
Flossie Holmes
Joe Wieland
Riverside
Simmerings Receive News From Son Serving in Japan
Mr and Mrs Joe Simmering got a long distance call from their son Norman E Simmering T5 yesterday in Tokyo. He reported rain and that Japan’s cherry trees, a national symbol, were just beginning to bloom. Norman has been in Japan over a year.
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Joe Simmering
Tokyo
Norman E. Simmering
Japan
Norman
Births announced for Pavlick and Day families
A notice from the Journal reports the birth of Joseph Lynn Pavlick in Chicago to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pavlick on April 7, weighing six pounds fifteen ounces. It also notes the birth of David Lendt Day to Mr. and Mrs. David Day of Iowa City, with Wilbur Day of Brighton listed as the grandparents.
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Journal Office
Joseph Lynn
Joseph Pavlick
Chicago
Pavlik
Vlasta Music of
Washington
David Day
Iowa City
David Lendt
Wilbur Day
Brighton
Social Calendar Selections for Community Clubs
Notices list upcomings from St. Rita's circle to Rebekah lodge with meeting times, places, and speakers. Highlights include YW mixers, Catholic Daughters, P.T.A. programs, and a "Visit to the United Nations" at Lincoln school, plus change-of-date alerts and special invites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
H. J. Club
Ray Sojka
Washington Saddle Club
Legion Hall
Lincoln P.T.A
T. A. Michels
United Nations
W.S.C.S
West Chester Methodist Church
K. C. Hall
Clergy Couple Relocates to Fort Madison Pastorate
Rev and Mrs L M Bleichweh relocate to Fort Madison where the Rev Bleichweiler has assumed a new pastorate at a church he helped organize last year.
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L. M. Bleichwehr
Fort Madison
Bliechwehl
Methodist Choir Rehearsal Canceled This Wednesday
Announcement states no choir rehearsal this Wednesday evening. The note is from Methodist church members and provides no additional details.
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Methodist
Winter Mission Holds Services for Immanuel Lutheran
A temporary preacher has been leading services for the Immanuel Lutheran congregation since last fall and will continue to do so until a regular pastor can be secured.
Constance Stacy Weds Warren Lewis Jr at Parsons Chapel
Constance J Stacy daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Stacy of Wayland and Warren Lewis Jr son of Mr and Mrs Warren D Lewis of New York were married in a double ring ceremony at Barfight chapel Parsons college attended by 200 guests. Dr Lauren E Brubaker presided. The couple will reside in Iowa City while Lewis finishes studies at Parsons.
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Barfight
Parsons College
Constance J. Stacy
Victor Stacey
Wayland
Warren Lewis, Jr
Warren D. Lewis
New York
N. Y
Lauren E. Brubaker
Martha Calhoun
Eva Umphry
Leland Horton
Willis Horton
Harry Stacy
Brighton
Janet Horton
Homer Lowry
Lewis, Jr
Chicago
yThe
Bride
Ayland
Lewis
Parsons
Iowa City
Surprise Birthday Party for EK and Guests
Mr and Mrs Emerson Wittiig hosted a Thursday birthday gathering at their home for their son John and Floyd Hanze. Seniors from Wyman and Olds schools attended, twenty seven guests in all. The evening featured games and contests and gifts for the boys. Refreshments were served to close the event.
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EK. Wittiig
Emerson Wittiig
John
Floyd Hanze
Wyman and
Olds Schools
Cleaning labels with nail polish or tape on bottles
A tip suggests preserving label cleanliness by painting over labels with colorless fingernail polish or covering them with scotch tape to prevent soil and wear. The method aims to keep bottles and jars legible while protecting branding.
Tri-l Group Holds Regular Meeting
Chapter Y. T. T. T. held its meeting last evening with Mrs. Harold Putnam as host and Mrs. William Shannon as co-hostess. Twenty-five members attended the business meeting led by president Mrs. Milo Sorden. Refreshments were served at the close.
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Y. T.T.T
Harold Putnam
William Shannon
Milo Sorden
Slip Proof Footgear Study On Anti Slip Qualities
The U S bureau of standards studies various materials to determine anti slip qualities under all conditions at home and on the street.
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U. S. Bureau of Standards
Oak Ridge tops wartime birth rates in atomic city
Oak Ridge, Tennessee recorded the highest birth rate of any U.S. city at the wartime peak of atomic research activity, reflecting demographic effects of the era.
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Oak Ridge, Tenn
United States
Evening Literature Hears Book Review At May Meetings
The Evening Literature Department met at Mrs T A Michels home with co hosts Mrs Irma Butner and Mrs Sarah Sandys. Anna Mae Baskett presided over a brief business session as 23 members answered roll call with Mir iam Cain a new member. Mary Welch announced the May party at the Presbyterian church on May 10 at 7 pm and officers for the new year were elected: Mary Welch leader Edna Klein assistant leader Elizabeth Irwin secretary treasurer. The Fortnightly May party will be at the Baptist church on May 4 with Mrs John Harrison Jennings speaking on Flower Arrangements and Flower Judging. Elizabeth Dawson, introduced by Mrs Gillespie, gave a review of Abigail Adams by Janet Whitney.
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T. A. Michels
Irma Butner
Sarah Sandys
Anna Mae Baskett
Miriam Cain
Mary Welch
Presbyterian Church
Edna Klein
Elizabeth Irwin
Michels
The
Baptist Church
John Harrison Jennings
20th Anniversary Celebrated by Gevock Couple
Mr and Mrs Alex Gevock marked their 20th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering of about sixty friends and relatives. The event featured reminiscences of courtship, group singing, and a bridal cake baked by Mrs Walter Bruty. Attendees included local and Washington residents and the couple's colleagues from the B and G Firestone Store and Station.
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Alex Gevock
Doris Gevock
Gevock
Walter Bruty
Bill Bruty
Joe Hines
Wm. Bruty
Gerald Edwards
Ruth Bell
Ray Stalder
Art Duensing
Earle Libe
Ray Fritz
Fred Heck and
Beaulah
Leo Marie
Bill Lorenzen
Denny
Sherman Gault
Mrs Jacob Stauffer Dies in Peoria Visit
Wayland resident Mrs Jacob Stauffer died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday evening while visiting her daughter Mrs Rosa Swanson in Peoria Illinois. Services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM in the Wayland Methodist church after a 1:45 PM service at Stacy funeral home.
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Wayland
Jacob Stauffer
Peoria
Inl
Rally Day and Summer Plans for County 4 H Clubs
Leaders discussed summer activities for Girls 4 H clubs at the Farm Bureau office with Ruth Foster presiding. Rally Day is June 2 from 1 to 4 PM inviting mothers and the public. state camp candidates must be listed by May 8. state convention is set for Ames July 7 to 9 with delegates based on club size. tentative county achievement days are planned for August. Present were club leaders, assistants, and committeewomen.
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Farm
Farm Bureau
Ames
Noise of the Airplane Compared to Car Noise
An airplane generates about 87 times as much noise as the average automobile. The comparison highlights the substantial sound impact of airborne engines versus typical road traffic.
Kensington Club at Mrs. Simkins Home
Members of the Wednesday Kensington Club surprised Mrs. Lucy Simkins at her home for a meeting. Roll call mentioned postage stamps. Mrs. Darby discussed First Covers and prizes were awarded in contests. Guests included Mrs Lola Rath and Mrs Shirley Owens. The club planned to sew carpet rags for the Veterans hospital. Mrs Mahin to entertain in two weeks.
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Veterans Hospital
Happy Birthday Notices From the Three Quarter Century Club
Birthdays announced for April 13 include Mrs. Eva Harvey of Crawfordsville and Mrs. Will Knox. Also listed are Robert William Thompson and James Richard Schiebel with four and five candles, Virginia Rita Marie and Barbara Ann Woods with six, plus Judy Arthur Jess Curtis and others in Allentown and Richland.
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Three Quarter Century Club
Eva Harvey
Crawfordsville
Will Knox
Robert William Thompson
Glenn Thompson
James Richard Schiebel
Richard Schiebel
Virginia Rita Marie
Leo Marie
Barbara Ann Woods
Ralph Woods
Judy Arthur
Jess Curtis
A. E. Atchison
David Wright
Frederick Allen Pehler
Walter Eastwood
Allentown, Pa
Birthday Celebrations At Ebner Home In Ainsworth
Beverly Jean and Kenneth Dean Ebner marked birthdays at the Ainsworth residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ebner with a two year age gap between them. Birthday greetings also flowed to Wilma Beenblossom Beulah Heck Della Potsander Mrs Joe Hill Mrs Henry Sheetz Beverly Jarvis turning seven and David Stauffer turning five.
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Lewis Ebner
Ainsworth
Beverly Jean
Kenneth Dean
Wilma Jean Beenblossom
Beulah Marie Heck
Della Potsander
Joe Hill
Henry Sheetz
Beverly Jarvis
David Stauffer
St Josephs Circle Welcomes Two New Members
St Josephs Circle met with 22 members present at Mrs Charles Friese home. Two new members were welcomed Mrs Robert Garland and Mrs Henry Knebel. After the business meeting pinochle pitch and bridge were played. A card party is planned at the KC hall on April 21. Next meeting will be with Kathryn Flynn.
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St. Rita’s Circle
W. J. Keifer
Noble Grande Circle
Myrtle Morgan
Y. W. Mixers Club
Ann Judson Circle
Marietta
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Hall
Alma H. Holland Missionary Society
Nurses Home
St. Joseph's Circle
Charles Friese
Robert Garland
Henry Knebel
Jack Fuhr
Carl Griener
Kk. C. Hall
Kathryn Flynn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Wr. K. W. Stouter
Conn Band
Oboes
Sorden
Gray School
Washington Township
Ruth Foster
Lester Luckenbill
Wayne Norman
Masonic Temple
Marian Rinner
E. Jefferson
Pilotburg
Rebekah Lodge
C. O. F. Hall
Marie Novak
Constance Stacy
B. V. Galbry
Stacy
Mary Lou Stacy
Evelyn Widmer
Lyle Stacy
Des Moines
Jim Kauffman
Larry Campbell
Richard Neihart
Mt. Pleasant
David Carl
Fairfield
Stacey
Mrs. Warren
Maid of Honor
L. Camp
H. L. Campbell
Lyn L. McCreedy
Raymond Stacy
Edgar Wyse
Clarence Shumaker
Anna M. Graber
Jane
Lucille Roth
Tri-'l
Evening Literature Hears Book Review
A. Gevock
Don Robison
Joe Knotek
Ted Anderson
Robert Eckels
Maurice Crawford
Milford McCreedy
Stanley Bash
Melvin Schnicker
Clark Wagner
Lyle Fessler
Ben Harrison
John Flading
Merle Eckels
Dallas
Wayne & Santos
Chamberlin Bros
N. E. Corner
Kensington Club
W.L. Dickinson
Richland
Elda Gray
Melvin Edward Brenneman
Ed Turnipseed
Bertha Perdock Pratt
St. Joseph’s Circle
C. Friese
Washington Fruit Market
Coats
Rothschild’s
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