Visit Tait Cousins and Local Notices Highlight Belfast Woman
Mrs. Sarah Tait of Belfast Ireland visits relatives in Syracuse and Washington with cousins Mrs. Tom Stirling Mrs. George Koehler and Mrs. J. W. Fields. another relative, Mrs. Mary McCartney, is an aunt. Notices mention water rent discount, Christmas Bazaar, and local visits including L. H. Lum Anita leaving after a visit by Leonard Wheatley family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Tait
Belfast
Ireland
Tom Stirling
George Koehler
J. W. Fields
Mary McCartney
Tait
Syracuse
N. Y
Washington
Cardinals Demons Play Tuesday Night Basketball Doubleheader
Washington's junior college Cardinals meet Muscatine at home while the high school Demons travel to Iowa City for Tuesday games. Both opponents are described as strong teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cardinals
Demons
Muscatine
Iowa City
West Chester to open Ke-Wash season vs Williamsburg
West Chester high school will begin its Ke-Wash league schedule with Williamsburg Tuesday evening at the West Chester gym. The second team game starts at 7:15 followed by the first team contest with McClure and Thayer of Washington as the officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Stewart family heads home from Weenatchee area
Howard Stewart Jr started back to Weenatchee Washington in a jeep bought in Te edo Ohio. Mrs Stewart and baby plan plane travel Wednesday to their home after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Howard Stewart Sr at 110 Clara Barton street. First Presbyterian Bazaar and food sale set for December 6 at 9:30 in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Stewart, Jr
Weenatchee Wash
Teedo
Ohio
Stewart
Baby
Howard Stewart
Clara Barton Street
First Presbyterian
Social Roundup of Local Visitors and Guests
Mr and Mrs David Thompson and others visited the Ainsworth Thompson home and shopped in Keota. Several locals plan travel to Waco Texas and Chicago for visits while relatives in Farmington Brighton Ollie and Ollie area hosted gatherings and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Thompson
Dan Storms
C. A. Thompson
Ainsworth
Harold Perry
Waco
Texas
Steve Stewart
John Widmer
Brighton
Rose Miller
Elizabeth McClure
Ollie
J. D. Schlatter
J. Bremley
High Cost of Living Biggest News Story of 1947
United Press editors list the high cost of living as the top story of 1947 highlighting inflation price controls housing shortages and factory output. The list includes the cold war Taft-Hartley law Texas City disaster and Palestine tensions among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
United Press
U. P
Congress
U. S
Russia
Nside
United Nations
Hughes-Meyers Investi
Texas City
Tex
Partition of India
Palestine
The
Izvestia
Pravda
India
Cominform
Europe
Petkov
Maniu
Mikolajczyk
Pfeiffer
de Gaulle
Princess Elizabeth
Britain
Local People Attend Funerals and visits across towns
Mr and Mrs 8 N Sorrell and relatives traveled to Green City to attend the funeral of elder Mrs C Q Peters who died Friday at nearly 102. Other families from Columbus Junction Davenport and New London joined Shrine circus visitors and relatives visiting in the area this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Sorrell
Ed Sorrell
Green City
Mr. Sorrell
C. QO Peters
Peters
Wayne Marston
Ted Morgan
Harrd Swailes
Columbus Junction
Davenport
Frances Johnson
Sand Point
Idaho
Ella Anderson
Hospital Births and Surgeries List at Local Facility
The hospital records show births and procedures including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Enos Miller at 7 52 last evening. Other entries list appendectomies and tonsillectomies for patients at various streets and towns, with several discharges and new admissions today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Miller
Wellman
Love Letter Postage In Venezuela
Love letters can be mailed at half the usual rate for first class mail in Venezuela. Letters use special bright red envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Thanksgiving Weekend Guests Fill Local Homes
Rock Island visitors joined grandparents in town for post holiday gatherings. Families from Iowa City Mayfield Davenport and Chicago attended dinners with Pringle Delaney Lehrer Cooney Rotzinger Miller McCarty Shelangoski Payne and Benelli households, sharing meals and greetings across multiple households.
Insecticide Soap From London Scientists Report
Three London scientists developed an insecticide soap containing DDT. Tests on dogs show immediate vermin kill and prevention of re infestation even after exposure to other lice ridden dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Free of stomach gas and headaches after TRU LEX
One woman claims relief from abdominal gas, bloating, daily headaches, and irregular bowels after using TRU LEX. The ad touts 12 herbs cleansing bowels and aiding liver and kidney function and urges readers to buy TRU LEX at drug stores.
Farewell Dinner Honors Boyd Dill
Mr and Mrs Malcolm Montgomery hosted a small gathering Saturday to honor Boyd Dill who will spend the winter in the south A generous noon dinner was served Attending were Mr and Mrs Joe Wilson Mr and Mrs Raymond Wilson Karen Dorothy and Janice of Ainsworth Mrs Ralph Howell Linda and Joe of Keota Mr and Mrs Boyd Stephens and Sarah Ann McGinnis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Montgomery
Boyd Dill
South
Joe Wilson
Raymond Wilson
Karen
Dorothy
Janice
Ainsworth
Ralph Howell
Linda
Joe
Keota
Boyd Stephens
Sarah Ann McGinnis
Luncheon Shower for Sara Lu Miller Held at Mary Berdo Home
A luncheon and shower honoring Sara Lu Miller was hosted by Mary Berdo at her north town home. Sixteen guests attended a one o'clock luncheon with roses and white pompoms decorating tables. The afternoon featured a four-table bridge game with Henrietta Stewart high and Mrs. Kenneth Patterson low. Sara received two silver and white shower packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Lu Miller
Mary Berdo
Henry Berdo
Henrietta Stewart
Kenneth Patterson
Goodwin Farrier Wed in Davenport
Thelma Gesling Goodwin wed Lee H. Farrier in Davenport on a Saturday afternoon chapel ceremony. Rev. Johnson officiated as relatives and friends attended, including Leila Wood and Harvey Gesling. The groom serves in the military with three and a half years service including a year overseas and will live in Ainsworth after a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Gesling Goodwin
Mable Gesling
Earl Gesling
Ainsworth
Lee H. Farrier
Roy Farrier
Washington
Lillian Hopkins
Davenport
Johnson
Little Bit of Heaven
Leila Wood
Harvey Gesling
Ray Tappendorf
Wood
Eclipse Lumber Company
Veteran refuses to affirm loyalty in federal questionnaire
Walter E. Davis, 22, who lost his left hand in combat, refuses to sign a government loyalty questionnaire saying he did not fight for that kind of government. Davis, employed in the VA insurance department, warns refusal could cost him his job. This is the first case of its kind among a regular salaried federal employee. Dr Colston Warne said he would not comply with the legality check. A VA spokesman said the case is under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walter E. Davis
Davis
Insurance Department
Veterans Administration
Colston” KE. Warne
Amherst College
Large German ruins estimated at 492 million sonare yards
German experts estimate postwar ruin area in Germany totals 492 million sonare yards. The figure reflects extensive damage across multiple regions and infrastructure sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Sheets Couple Honored at 40th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
Mr and Mrs Henry Sheets celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a dinner party. Guests included Roberta Sheets Harold and family, Dale Dunbar and family, Glenn Durst and Carole Ann, George Baumert and family, Oscar Baumert, Will Baumert and Junior, Newt Weaver, Katie Levien, Anna Sheets, Walter Sheets, Lyle Conklin, Nick Tines and Janet, Robert Dill and Bobby, EK A Stewart and Bob, Roger Pepper and Maggie Baumert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sheets
Roberta Sheets
Harold Sheets
Dale Dunbar
Glenn Durst
Carole Ann
George Baumert
Oscar Baumert
Will Baumert
Newt Weaver
Katie Levien
Anna Sheets
Walter Sheets
Lyle Conklin
Nick Tines
Janet
Robert Dill
Bobby
EK. A. Stewart
Bob
Roger Pepper
Maggie Baumert
Bridge Club Hosts Pantry Shower For Four Couples
Members of a luncheon bridge club hosted a pantry shower and dinner at the Theodore R Bailey home. Guests were the hostesses families. A turkey dinner was served at seven, with two turkeys carved by M. M. Hebner and Frank B. Miller. The event honored Sara Lu Miller and Gifford Morrison whose wedding is planned for December 6. It also celebrated postnuptial showers for Ira Morrison and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore BR. Bailey
M. M. Hebner
Frank B. Miller
Sara Lu Miller
Gifford Morrison
Ira Morrison
Iowa City
C. McCleery
Wayne Simerman
Frank Miller, Jr
Eddie Bailey
Y W C A Small Fry Group Holds Saturday Meeting
Forty young members gathered at the Y W C A rooms for a weekly get together Patricia Stewart played piano for songs a trio Ruth Brown Nancy Gastman and Nancy Loveless sang several selections and Donna Osinecup offered vocal solos Gifts for their mothers were crafted to be finished at the next meeting set for Saturday afternoon December 6 at the Y W C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Stewart
Ruth Brown
Nancy Gastman
Nancy Loveless
Donna Osinecup
Y. W
Dutchettes Plan Christmas Party
The Dutchettes 4 H club and the Dutch Creek Fliers held meetings at Gene and Neil Yoder's home. Janet Tinnes led the girls meeting with eight members, discussing dental care and table display ideas. The clubs plan a Christmas party on December 10 with Vivian Luers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutchettes
Dutch Creek Fliers
Gene
Neil Yoder
Janet Tinnes
Janet
Miss Olson
Gene Yoder
Vivian Luers
Portable Utilities Enhance Rural Comfort
Portable utilities and an automatic electric water system improve country living. A good septic system, water heaters, bottled gas or electric ranges, and refrigerators add convenience comparable to city life.
November Meeting of White Way Club
The White Way club held its November meeting with Mrs. Ed Rich presiding. President Mrs. Robert Eckels led plans for a Christmas party a cooperative luncheon December 16 at Mrs. W. B. Rittenhouse home. Members exchanged gifts and hemmed tea towels. Mrs. Hubert Redlinger and her young son of Washington attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Club
Ed Rich
Robert Eckels
W. B. Rittenhouse
Sunshine Sisters
Hubert Redlinger
Little Son
Washington
Y.W. to Hold First Winter Book Review
The Y W C A announces the first winter book review to be held at eight o clock Thursday evening in Y W rooms. Mrs Maurice Meyer reviews Together by Katherine Marshall, diary of Mrs Marshall during her husband Georges C Marshall's service as US Army Chief of Staff. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W
Maurice Meyer
Katherine ‘Upper Marshal
Marshall
United States Army
Robertson Family Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts
Mr and Mrs John Robertson of Dublin hosted a Thanksgiving gathering with an oyster dinner and card games. Names drawn for Christmas exchange included Walter and Ward Edwards, Ralph and Cloyce Crone, Royal and Neva Jean Robertson, Carl Harbinson, George Evans, and others from the area and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robertson
Dublin
Royal Roberts Home
Walter Edwards
Ward Edwards
Ralph Robertson
Cloyce Crone
Royal Robertson
Robert Lewis
Neva Jean Robertson
Chicago
Carl Harbison
George Evans
Betrothal of Lemley and Staley Announced in Davenport
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Colleen Lemley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lemley and Thomas Staley son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Staley of Davenport was made at a party Friday evening. Guests included Nancy Conner and Norma Jane Te Rockhorst of Washington. The color scheme was pink and fuchsia with place favors shaped as miniature Cardinal players. The scroll in each suit pocket announced the couple, Colleen and Thomas, and the date February 7 1948. Miss Lemley is granddaughter of Mrs John Shatla Sr of Washington. Mr. Staley is associated with the St. Louis Cardinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Lemley
Ivan Lemley
Thomas Staley
Fred Staley
Davenport
Lemley
Nancy Conner
Norma Jane Te Rockhorst
Washington
Celleen and
Thomas
Miss Lemley
John Shatla, Sr
Mr. Staley
The
St. Louis Cardinals
Honors Hamiltons At Farewell Party
Members of the Enter prise community club gathered at Mr and Mrs Art Hamiltons and Billys home for a farewell party. The Hamiltons will move to a new home near Wayland and received a group gift for their new residence. The evening featured visiting and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Community Club
Art Hamilton
Billy
Hamiltons
Wayland
Shaffer Household Receives Kansas City Visitors
Dr and Mrs Wendell Shaffer host afternoon callers including Mr and Mrs Harlan Snyder and daughters Kathleen and Karen plus Mrs Snyder’s mother from Kansas City Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Shaffer
Harlan Snyder
Kathleen
Karen
Mrs. Snyder
Kansas City, Kan
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
L. H. Lum
Anita
Leonard Wheatley
K. C. Hall
Robert Lyon
Max
Fairfield
Leo Alibau
Alibaugh
Lyons
Speedway
W. M. Tweeten
R. Muench
Cedar Rapids
Muenchs
A. B. Salter
Coe College
Speedway Food Store
Verle Beauchamp
Leo Beauchamp
Wed
Thurs
John Mattes
Kathleen Mattes
Ray Minjek
Mary Ruth
Fern Pastry Shop
Washington, Iowa
Ferns
Long Johns
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Paul Harvey
Preston Harvey
Truman Hysell
Trudy Ann
Phillip Kneen
Eleanor Peiffer
Warren Shaffer
Lloyd Wilson
Guess
Nicola & Harmon
Doyle Palmer
Ed Helscher
Leola Monaghan
Harley Bloomquist
Crawfordsville
Raph Tadjock
of Wellman
Harry Montgomery
W. J. Fitzpatrick
Helen
Harry Montgomery, Jr
E. Gilbert Bell
Arthur
Farmington
Mr. Bell
Ruth Bell
Ralph Bell
Mary Wolf
al Schoenfield
Martins
Vishinsky
Italy
Finland
Hungary
Bulgaria
Romania
Japan
George Atcheson
S$. Molotov
Moscow
Schlatter
Etta Tucker
Cate Tucker
Daryl
New London
Plan Oberman
Richard
Yarmouth
W. E. Wasson
Robert Nardy
Main Street
Medical
John Coffman
Washington Street
L. G. Jugenheimer
Sadie McCleary
Crawfordville
Patricia Sheetz
Marcella Haupert
Harper
Edgar Wise
Gene Robison
Robert Wilcox
Hugh Ollinger
Keda
Joseph Crish
Diana Mary
Zene Kempf
Henry Zene
Mt. Pleasant
Levi Simmons
Ninth Avens
Anna Daering
Larry Stransky
Donald Simmering
Edward John
University of Iowa
Carleton
Iowa
B. F. Goodrich
Chamberlin Bros
Sport Shop
Richard Pringle
Rock Island
Frank Pringle
M. T. Delaney
Michael
Hubert Lehrer
Claire Cooney
Oral Davidson
Rose Kelsey
Dale Kiesey
Mayfield, Ky
Russell Knott
Ella Knott
Bill Patterson
al Crone
Geraldine
Woodrow Crone
Donald Lins
Alvin Kephart
Will Lins
Mary Rotzinger
Homer Rotzinger
Brig*t
Roy Rotzinger
Ernest Miller
Edna McCarty
Cleveland
Alice Shelangoski
Leo Shelangoski
Helen Benelli
Harry Payne
Carrie Hysel
Dan Moriarty
Connie
Pat
Kermit Payne
Norma
Harry
Lloyd Tunipseed, Jr
Oakley Payne
Nadine
Gertrude
Darlene
William Alliman, Jr
Lloyd Gray
Elda
Paul, Jr
Carla Benell
Goodwin-Farrier
Wilkis MotOr CO
H. Sheets
Bridge Club
Y.w.’S “Small Fry
Y.W
Robertsons
Vicks VapoRub
Lemley-Staley
John W. Lex
Chef Sea
E. Wash
Willits Motor CO
Coca-Cola Company
Burlington
Coca-Cola
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