New Big Giant Market hires Jake Davis as manager
Jake Davis of Columbus Junction is named manager of the Big Giant Super Market. Davis has five years of store management experience with B. O. Roundy. Local notices include St Pauls Ladies Food Sale at Wash cleaners and Empryean sorority initiation for Doreen Lease of Crawfordsville at Parsons College with a Sunday formal at the Horse and a Presbyterian church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake” Davis
Columbus Junction
Mr. Davis
B. O. Roundy
St. Paul's
Doreen Lease
Crawfordsville
Parsons College
Empyrean Sorority
Horse
Empyreans
Presbyterian Church
Hotel Turner
Isbell visits town recalling Washington's early days
Washington resident H G Isbell, now in Denver, recalled his family's history in the town from East Second Street and the 1876 sale of the local bus line. Visitors from Hillsdale and Sioux City plan brief stays, with extended family visits arranged through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Mangold
Jangold
East Second Street
H. G. Isbell
Washington
Washington, D.C
Denver
Colorado
Mr. Isbell
Ogden Street
H. Isbell
Tom Rogers
Mel Baker
Isbell
Brighton
Merediths Welcome Daughter At Local Hospital
Mr and Mrs Meredith Chance of 416 North Avenue C are the parents of a daughter born this morning at 7 30 weighing six pounds fourteen ounces. Frances Turnipseed of 515 South Fourth Street underwent surgery this morning for acute appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith Chance
North Avenue C
Frances Turnipseed
South Fourth Street
First Baseball Workout of 1941 Scheduled Today for Next Sunday
The Indee nine plan their initial 1941 drills at Blattner diamond on Sunday if weather stays sunny. Veterans and rookies from Riverside and others prepare as the season opens in about two weeks with several roster changes and a possible semipro league meeting in Muscatine on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Raymond
Blattner Diamond
Dale
Lefty) Kennedy
Jack Denton
Runt) Fuhr
Bob Plowman
Mary Buckwalter
Ray Whitehead
Hod Denton
Dale Schauenberg
Ken Kimberlin
Dale Burich
Riverside Lad
President backs Johnson in Texas senate race
F D R endorses Lyndon B Johnson 32 now Democratic representative from Texas for the June Texas senate seat left vacant by Senator Morris Sheppard’s death. President Roosevelt snubs Martin Dies D Texas who also seeks the post. Read the Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Roosevelt
Senate
Morris Sheppard
Martin Dies
Johnson
Funeral for Simon Whitted of Lewis held this afternoon
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Simon Whitted of Lewis. He was the father of Mrs Cloyee Kerr of Ames and died after a heart attack. Dr. and Mrs Kerr are former Washington residents. The Viking accordion band of WOT fame will play for a dance Saturday night at Hiland Palace per James Swailes. The band last played at Hiland Palace about three years ago and Swailes has sought a return engagement. The Hiland Palace dance hall burned this week where the band had a Saturday gig. Mrs Corbin Crawford and daughter Carolyn of Ainsworth remain in Davenport under physician care after hospital discharge. Carolyn remains hospitalized after two neck gland operations following glandular fever. Numerous locals attended an Odd Fellows and Rebekahs meeting in Iowa City marking IOOO anniversary. Delegates from the Rabekah lodge included Mrs Roy Brobst, Mrs Clive Gray, and Mrs Floyd Murdock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Whitted
Lewis
Mr. Whitted
Hiland Palace
James Swailes
Swailes
Corbin Crawford
Carolyn
Ainsworth
Davenport
Mable Holman
Guy Troxell
Georgia Koenigsmark
Alice Walt
Libbie Musil
Roy Brohst
Frank Longwell
L. S. Baker
Clive Gray
Floyd Murdock
Ralph Zeek
Rudie Wagenknecht
Ray Box
Glen Kephart
Iowa City
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Roy Brobst
Rabekah Lodge
Ravenna Widow and Cosmopolitan Woman Face Family Test
AM DONOVAN courts Theresa Redmond in Ravenna as five motherless children complicate love and a planned marriage. Theresa, wary of Nadine’s behavior, finds herself torn between fear of conflict and longing for motherhood. Bonnie’s innocent plea for a mother seals her decision to marry Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Theresa Redmond
Ravenna
Sam
Theresa
Philadelphia
Nadine
Sam Donovan
Bonnie
Miss Redmond
Style Blending Guides Home Architect Choice
Readers urged to pick an architect who matches the neighborhood’s existing house styles. The guidance emphasizes harmony with nearby homes to ensure cohesive street appeal.
Book Review Ends Series In YWCA Event
Mrs George Morrison gave an excellent review of The Fire and the Wood by R Hutchinson in the Women’s room at the YWCA. The final of four reviews drew forty attendees and featured a social hour with hospitality staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ©. Hutchinson
George Morrison
Y.W.C.A
Y.W
Germany
Aoncentration
London
Morrison
T. R. Gillespie
A. &. Atchison
Edith Shields
Glenn B Holden
Glenn McCall
Harriet Coulter
Cloyce Stewart
Lester Orr
EK L Stewart Speaks At Public Affairs Luncheon
EK L Stewart addressed the Fortnightly Public Affairs department section 1 at a one o'clock luncheon in the North Side cafe private room. Hostesses were Mrs Emil Hesselschwerdt and Mrs T V Knerr of Kalona. The program featured luncheon talk on state trade walls and a Q and A session about this year's legislative actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Hesselschwerdt
T. V. Knerr
Kalona
North Side
Department
Peterson
Jemsen
Brainard, Minn
Knerr
Weesmer
Red Cloud
Neb
Rep
Everett L. Stewart
Junior Missionary Meeting at Methodist Church
The Junior Missionary society of the Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon with sponsor Rebecca Laubach presenting a lesson on Migrant Children. Evelyn Johnson led devotions as the group sang, and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Rebecca Laubach
Evelyn Johnson
White Way Club Meets At Mrs Stewart Home
White Way club held a Tuesday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs Howard Stewart with all but two members present. Roll call noted evening activities, a plant and bulb exchange, stunts and flower contests followed by a two course luncheon hosted by Mrs Stewart and her daughters-in-law Pauline and Helen. Next gathering slated for May 13 at Olive and Edith Munroe’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Club
Howard Stewart
Pauline
Helen
Olive
Edith Munroe
Mrs. R. H. Walker Hosts Pythian Circle Meeting
Mrs. R. H. Walker hosted a Pythian Circle gathering yesterday at Mrs. Charles Benz home. Twelve members attended with guests Mrs. Benz Addie Harmon Mrs. W. S. Duncan Mrs. Kleese Hartman and Mrs. A. W. Yard One new member Mrs. Sam Witting was welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Walker
Pythian Circle
Charles Benz
Mrs. Benz
Addie Harmon
W. S. Duncan
Kleese Hartman
A. W. Yard
Sam Witting
Benz
Hartman
Dutch Market serves 287 meals at church supper
The Women of the Baptist church sponsored another Dutch Market last evening in the church dining room. Supper served to 287. Mrs. John Dodd was general chairman with committee: Mrs. W. L. Eichelberger, Mrs. Tom Dowis, Mrs. Howard Mercer and Mrs. John Shebeck. Irene Yard led table decorations and dining room. flowers on tables. Serving by Kathryn Vacha, Mrs. Leo Mangold, Nellie Wiley, Cora Hopping, Wilma Thompson and Mrs. Dan Morarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Baptist Church
John Dodd
W. L. Eichelberger
Tom Dowis
Howard Mercer
John Shebeck
Irene Yard
Kathryn Vacha
Leo Mangold
Nellie Wiley
Cora Hopping
Wilma Thompson
Dan Morarily
Davises to Make Dubuque Home After May 1
Mr and Mrs Grant B Davis will be at home in Dubuque after May 1. Davis, a Rath Packing salesman, wed Mary Margaret Connell April 19 at St Patrick’s Cedar Falls. Bride’s sister Jane Connell maid of honor. reception for about 90 at the Woman’s clubhouse with yellow daisies and a wedding cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant B. Davis
Dubuque
Davis
Rath Packing Company
Cedar Falls
Mary Margaret Connell
Charles J. Connell
T. C. Davis
Ainsworth
Patrick's Catholic Church
S. J Maher
Jane Connell
N. J. Overton
Janet Pritchard
Mary Ann Smith
Philip and
James Connell
Eugene Hofstadter
Social Calendar Notices for community events
Notices for by 10 am Friday and upcoming gatherings list the Oxford orchestra at evening events. Saturday features Nineteenth Century club lunch at 1 15 pm and Myrt Jeffrey host at North Side cafe. Junior Missionary society meets 2 pm at the church with China study led by Frances Whisler and handwork by Mrs Kerr. Monday Wandcraft and Bible departments meet at 2:30 pm and 6 30 pm respectively. drama night at North Side cafe. Tuesday Priscilla club dessert luncheon at 1 pm with officers elected and Continental Congress report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
F. Hall
Oxford Orchestra
Nineteenth Century Club
North Side
Myrt
Jeffrey
At & I
D. W. McClure
Junior Missionary
Wandcraft
OK Ledger
Abate Library
North Side Cafe
Priscilla Club
J. O. Sexton
J. O Sexton
Continental Congress
Birthday notices for local residents and officials
Valley youths Raymond Dean Sheetz and Junior Nicholson turn 15, Virginia Donaldson is 13, Mercedes Carter and Ernest Meyer celebrate birthdays, and Rev D C Davies marks a 1924 wedding anniversary. Councilman Harry Montgomery had a birthday yesterday. Mrs W A Whiting to have 14th birthday Monday. many family birthday acknowledgments in community roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Dean Sheetz
Andy Sheetz
Valley
Junior Nicholson
George Nicholson
D. C. Davies
Crawfordsville
Drama Group Guest Night at Fortnightly Club Dinner
Drama department of Fortnightly club hosts a 6:30 dinner Monday at North Side cafe private dining room. Mrs. George Kerr will be guest reader. Mrs. W. D. Dwyer presides after dinner. Committee members include Mary Welch Ruth Ringheim Dorothy Kammueller Mrs. Donald Maxwell Mrs. Dwyer Clarice Meek. Members may bring guests. reserve with Mrs. Rollie Jurging by Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drama Department
North Side Cafe
George Kerr
W. D. Dwyer
Mary Welch
Ruth Ringheim
Dorothy Kammueller
Donald Maxwell
Dwyer
Clarice Meek
Rollie Jurging
Pansy Hill Club Meeting With Miss Flynn
Ten members of the Pansy Hill club met yesterday afternoon with Katherine Flynn. Dannie Kiesey attended the meeting. The afternoon was spent socially and playing cards. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. John Strain in serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
Katherine Flynn
Dannie Kiesey
John Strain
Fort nightly club Child Study leaders elected
At a Fort nightly club Child Study department meeting last evening Mrs. Paul Horak was named leader for the coming year with Mrs. Phil Antonoff as assistant leader and Mrs. Charles Wilson as secretary and treasurer. Fifteen members attended. Mrs. Weldin reviewed Essays by Angelo Patri and Mrs. Krause read about Child Welfare pamphlets. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bowles, Mrs. Antonoff, and Mrs. Robert Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bowles
Paul Horak
Phil Antonoff
Charles Wilson
Phil Weldin
Angelo Patri
A. R. Krause
Bowles
Antonoff
Robert Wiley
Ask Eastern Stars to Keota Meeting
Members of the Washington chapter Order of Eastern Star are invited to Keota Wednesday evening April 30 as guests of the O E S chapter. The Traveling Star will be presented to Keota from South English at the April 30 meeting. On May 7 in the Washington Masonic temple Keota will present the Traveling Star to Washington. The open meeting welcomes the public and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Order of Eastern Star
Keota
Washington Masonic Temple
Sunshine Community Club Hostess Duties Noted
Mrs John Koehler hosted the Sunshine Community club meeting yesterday with guests including Mrs Glen Been blossom and daughter Velma and Mrs Morton and daughter. Garden hints were shared during roll call and a flower exchange took place. Three new members joined: Mrs Flenery Sutherland Mrs Jesse Stout and Mrs Will Richards. Hosts aides Grace Koehler Wilma Koehler and Charles Wolfe served refreshments. Next meeting date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
John Koehler
Glen Beenblossom
Velma
Morton
Flenery Sutherland
Jesse Stout
Will Richards
Grace Koehler
Wilma Koehler
Charles Wolfe
Hosts at Bridge Following Dinner
Mr and Mrs John Youstineg hosted a bridge club gathering Tuesday night at Lorden Music studio with Y s Men’s members and wives. Five tables played. high score went to Mr and Mrs D Morrison Jr. Women dined at North Side cafe while men attended the club’s regular dinner meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Youstineg
Lorden Music Studio
D. Morrison, Jr
Bill Russell
North Side
Rural Woman's Club Hostess Tea Meeting Briefly Held
Mrs Charles Palmer hosted the Rural Woman's Club yesterday afternoon with eleven members four children and a guest Mrs Harold Fulton present The meeting was led by Mrs Lloyd Alliman Entertainment was provided by Mrs Grant Humston Mrs Alliman Mrs Fulton Mrs Palmer and Harriet Phillips who won prizes in three contests The hostess was aided by her daughter Mrs Fulton The next meeting will be with Harriet Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Woman's Club
Charles Palmer
Harold Fulton
Lloyd Alliman
Grant Humston
Enjoy Card Party at Masonic Temple
The Order of Eastern Star sponsored a card party at the Masonic temple with 22 tables of pinochle and bridge. Mrs. William Sitler led women’s bridge high score, Mrs. Peart Parcell led women’s pinochle high. Harve Richardson won men’s bridge high and Roy Schaeffer men’s pinochle high. William Sitler won the door prize. O E S officers served refreshments and guests from out of town attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern’ Star
Masonic Temple
William Sitler
Peart Parcell
Harve Richardson
Roy Schaeffer
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Wolf Floral CO
Reister Bros
Enoch Davis
Jack Shelborne
Riverside
C. M. Herr
East Pleasant Plain
Carmel by-the-Sea
Calif
Mr. Russell
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Viking Accordion Band
Barbara Arnold
Lizzie Coffman
Wayland
Herman Luers
Marian
West Chester
Herman Reim
Carrie Mae
Donna Glee
Hillsdale
Okla
Reims
Max Lee
Wilcox
LeRoy Tripp
Sioua City
George Maxwell
George Tripp
Sioux City
Tripp
Maxwell
Roy Littrel
LaVerne
Petty
L. Ivan Norton
Burich
Kos
Saforek
Red Mellecher
Hills
Muscatine
George Haskell
Des Moines
Iown
Indees
Wilton Junction
West Liberty
Letts
Lone Tree
Williamsburg
Tipton
Wapello
Charles Frohman
Frohman
Lusitania
Jaoronor
F. D. R. Blessing
Waris
Parker House
Washington Cafe
EK. L. Stewart
CRULL
Stewart
Paul R. Horak
West Side Square Telephone
Washington, Iowa
Virginia Donaldson
Mercedes Carter
Mrs. Frei Neiswanger
Ernest Meyer
Wes Meyer
Kenry Witihoft
W. A. Whiting
Warry Turner
Harry Montgomery
Miss Flynn
Lemley Guard
North
Iowa Ave
P. Horak
Eastern Stars
Masonic ‘Temple
Homer Stephen Optometrist
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