Local social news from Wellman area today
Cedar Rapids couple visits Fairfield hosts while Des Moines guest stays with Holden family in town. Wayland visitors George Brooks Marvin Roth and Dean Meyer pause in Wellman. Ainsworth residents Mrs. McGinnis and son William stop by. Long Beach California guest Mrs. Minnie Jennings arrives to spend months with Keith Adams family. Wayland seniors have class pictures taken. Fresh eggs sell at 13 cents per dozen.
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George Brooks
Marvin Roth
Dean Meyer
Wayland
Minnie Jennings
Long Beach
Calif
Keith Adams
Wellman
Washington junior A swimming team makes state meet debut
Washington's junior A swimming team led by Paul Jordon Warren Goodwin and James Gilchrest scored twelve points at the state meet. Goodwin won first in junior A fancy diving with 99.8 points while Jordon placed third in the 20 yard breast stroke. The medley relay finished third with Gilchrest on back, Jordon breast and Goodwin freestyle. Kenneth Kimberlin accompanied the team to Iowa City.
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Washington
Paul Jordon
Warren Goodwin
James Gilchrest
Howard Little
Kenneth Kimberlin
Iowa City
Weekend Guests in Cedar Rapids and Davenport
Virginia Davis of Cedar Rapids visited with Dr. and Mrs. D. D. Davis. Earl Corbin and son Dick, Davenport residents, spent a few hours here yesterday. Darlene VanMeter from Davenport vacationed with Marjorie Means. The Rothschilds left for Kansas City to visit daughter Mrs. Ira Gastman and family. Adrienne Wanerus, last month with Vogue Beauty Shop Mount Pleasant, spends weekend with her parents. Lester Luckinbill and children Charles and Cherry Suzanne stayed with Mrs. Luckinbill’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Masson, Davenport residents.
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Harold Week
Cedar Rapids
Lester Jones
Richard Gaines
Fairfield
Virginia Davis
Mrs
D. D. Davis
Rothschild
Kansas City
Ira Gastman
Gastman
Nancy Sue
Adrienne Wanerus
Phil Wanerus
Miss Wanerus
Vogue
Mount Pleasant
Lester Luckinbill
Charles and
Cherry Suzanne
Davenport
James Alm
James, Jr
Decorah
Arthur undergoes ton sillectomy this morning
Arthur underwent a ton sillectomy this morning. Mrs. W J Taylor was admitted for observation this morning. Ted Reynolds was dismissed this morning.
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Fou Arthur
W. J. Taylor
Ted Reynolds
Local residents attend services and visit in Crawfordsville area
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Atchi son and Elmer Johnson of Albia attended services yesterday at the Associate Presbyterian church. They called on friends while here. Mrs. Eva Nelson returned home to Omaha after visiting Crawfordsville, the Mar White home in Ainsworth, and relatives. Other local visitors included Mrs. R. L. Marshall and Mildred Williams of Columbus Junction, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Peiffer of Keota, and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Salterberg with family guests.
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Howard Atchison
Elmer Johnson
Albia
Associate Presbyterian Church
Eva Nelson
Omaha
Crawfordsville
Mar White
Ainsworth
R.L. Marshall
Mildred Williams
Columbus Junction
Paul Peiffer
Keota
Karl Salterberg
William Salterberg
W. F. Salterberg
Local Family Dinner and Social Visits Reported
Mr and Mrs George Dodds and family of Muscatine spent yesterday at T K Dodds home for a birthday dinner. Eight enjoyed the meal then played bridge at Max Raymonds residence. High and low scores were recorded by Clarence Berkhoff and Woodrow Wade respectively.
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George Dodds
Muscatine
T. K. Dodds
Max Raymond
Clarence Berkhoff
Woodrow Wade
Supreme Court limits deportation for former political members
The U S Supreme Court ruled that federal law does not authorize deportation of non naturalized aliens who no longer belong to organizations seeking to overthrow the government even if they formerly belonged to such groups. The decision concerns Joseph George Strecker an Austrian born Hot Springs man once ordered deported as a former Communist party member.
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Washington
Dpd. C
United States Supreme Court
Joseph George Strecker
Hot Springs
Communist Party
Washington junior college assigns four Cardinals baseball dates
Dean Harland Mead announced four dates for Cardinals baseball at Washington junior college. The games are April 25 at Burlington, May 4 at Burlington, May 9 at Muscatine, and May 16 at Muscatine. A practice game with Pleasant Plain here this week may be canceled by rain.
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Washington Junior College
Harland Mead
Burlington
Muscatine
Locate Relics on Long Creek
Community reminiscences reveal Indians gathering at Lone Creek forks in springs and falls as tribes moved through the area. Arrowheads and axes are found, with Karl Long of Philadelphia noting relics from Lone Creek and Glandular fever affecting local families.
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Long Creek
Carol Stephens Xenia
Lone Creek
Karl Long
Philadelphia
Mr. Long
America
Wool becomes nonshrinking by sulfuryl chloride dip
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry reports a method to render wool nonshrinkable without damage. Dip the fabric for about an hour in a 1.5 to 2 percent sulfuryl chloride solution in white spirit, a solvent common in textile cleaning.
Stafford Funeral Services Held at Sherman’s
Funeral services for W. D. Stafford were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home. Rev. Arthur Atack and Rev. Vernon Carter officiated with a royal solo by Elma Rice. Pallbearers included Martin Weston, Lee Hesseltine, Lee Holland, John Ganon, Harry Maxwell, and Fred Palmer. Burial followed at Bim Grove cemetery.
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W. D. Stafford
Sherman
Arthur Atack
Vernon Carter
Elma Rice
Martin Weston
Lee Hesseltine
Lee Holland
John Ganon
Harry Maxwell
Fred Palmer
Bim Grove Cemetery
Geauga Means Raccoon Raccoon Named Ohio County
Geauga County in Ohio carries an American Indian name meaning Raccoon. The origin reflects Native American linguistic heritage tied to the region.
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Geauga
Ohio
Jupiter Is Largest Planet In Our Solar System
A fragment notes Jupiter as the biggest and most massive planet in the solar system among others. The sentence hints at comparisons with the other planets but provides no additional specifics.
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Jupiter Jupiter
The Jackal Considers Scavenging Through History
A biting view on the jackal’s reputation as a scavenger adapting to scarcity. The animal is described as eating cast-offs and garbage when food is scarce, reflecting a harsh historic label.
Imposter Nathan Desmond Accused of Posing as Claus Spreckels
Nathan Desmond, 26, of San Francisco, is charged with posing as the wealthy Claus Spreckels to win Miss Margaretta Davia, 26, as a bride. The case centers on the fraud suspension and alleged identity deception.
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Claus Spreckels
Margaretta Davia
Nathan Desmond
San Francisco
Vaccination School Teaches Hog Cholera Prevention at Kalona
A Farm Bureau sponsored vaccination school for hog cholera prevention is held today in Kalona with 15 to 20 men aiming to qualify as vaccinators. Dr. K. W. Stouder leads the session in the G. A. R. room at the courthouse. County Agent J. W. Chandler says Nell Thompson will join Thursday for a nutrition training session, the final in that course, with 4-H leaders and one older girl from each club attending.
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Kalona
K. W. Stouder
J. W. Chandler
Nell Thompson
Court House
Methodist Church of Washington
Sal Sandison
University of Minnesota
Miss Sandison
Securite
Sally Sandison
Rotgaber Hardware
Home Economy
Sally
Government Plans Expedition to Antarctic Area
The United States plans a government expedition to the southern polar region to secure American claims to potential resources amid an international race. Rear Admiral Richard Byrd, who has led two Antarctic missions and claimed vast U S territory, has been asked to advise.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Richard Byrd
Antarctic
Miss Montgomery Reviews Book for 19th Century Club
Althea Montgomery reviewed School for Barbarians by Ericka Mann at the Nineteenth Century club meeting held Saturday at Mrs. A. Anderson s home. The discussion covered German youth schooling. All sixteen members attended and delegates were chosen for county and state conventions in Ainsworth and Davenport. Mrs. Anderson was selected for Ainsworth and Mrs. Anderson with Mrs. Clifford Thorne for Davenport. Refreshments followed the program and meeting.
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Barbarians
Ericka Mann
A. Anderson
Germany
County Federation
Ainsworth
Davenport
Anderson
Clifford Thorne
Plans Fight for Job After Nepotism Ruling
Ottumwa Iowa Ann Smith sister of County Supervisor Walter Smith and clerk to County Engineer Harry Hansel will contest a board ruling barring employment of relatives under Iowa nepotism laws. Her status hinges on whether she is an appointee of Hansel or of the county board. The dispute has dragged on for some time.
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Ottumwa
Ann Smith
Wapello
Harry Hansel
Walter Smith
Board of Supervisors
Miss Smith
Hansel
Son
Time
Special Masons Meeting At Washington Lodge
Ray Cox master of Washington lodge of Masons announces a special meeting Tuesday evening at the Masonic temple. Work will be in the third degree with past masters performing most of the work. Refreshments will follow.
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Ray Cox
Washington Lodge of Masons
Masonic Temple
Mrs Dennis Clancy Thanks Readers for Kindness
Mrs Dennis Clancy expresses sincere appreciation for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of her husband Dennis Clancy.
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Dennis Clancy
Phosphate Rock Deposits Show Long-Lasting Supplies
The United States holds the world's largest phosphate rock deposits. Estimated consumption suggests Florida and Tennessee reserves will endure over 200 years, while western deposits could last about 2,000 years.
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United States
Florida
Tennessee
Mrs James Hamilton Lewis Candidate for Senate Seat
Mrs James Hamilton Lewis emerged as a potential appointee to her husband’s vacant United States Senate seat. The brief note identifies her as a possible successor amid discussions of the appointment.
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United States Senate
James Hamilton Lewis
Westervelt Trip Cancelled for Year
R C Ferguson reports a letter from Mrs T R Westervelt stating the northern trip by the Westervelt party is cancelled for this year. Romyne Westervelt, age 26, suffered a serious auto accident on April 2 causing a broken neck and brain concussion. His parents run a home and school for foreign missionary children in Batesburg South Carolina and have long operated the Westervelt school.
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R. C. Ferguson
T. R. Westervelt
Batesburg
D. C
Westervelt
Washington County
South Carolina
Westervelts
Summer trips with students and church programs
A description of groups of students who travel each summer to Washington on nearly every trip, organizing programs with churches and related activities. The passage notes consistent participation and the travel pattern across summers.
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North
Stuents
Washington
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