Local social notes include visits and moves across town
Mr and Mrs Walter Messer and others hosted a dinner with a wild game menu and bridge afterward. The Burr B Hardwell family moved to 14 West Madison, replacing Ed Sorrell at 1005 West Madison. Ford V eight sedan offered at 770 in Washington Iowa. Several families hosted visiting relatives for Thanksgiving and plans span trips to Pasadena and Mason City, with multiple households noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr B. Hardwell
Madisontreet
Ed Sorrell
West
Madison Street
Forrest Jacobs
Mason City
Howard Sitter
Clarence Jacobs
Ola Jacobs
Births and dismissals noted from Washington and Brighton
Mr and Mrs John Wickert of Washington welcome a daughter born at 6 42 this morning weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Mr and Mrs Seth Carris of Brighton announce a daughter born Saturday at 2 15 p m weighing six pounds one ounce. Mrs Earl Grady sen reports a daughter born yesterday at 60 percent am weighing four pounds eight ounces. George Baker of Washington and Mrs Alma Wood Aine worth were dismissed Saturday afternoon. Mrs Winfred Norenberg and baby daughter Nennie Jean were discharged yesterday afternoon for home as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wickert
Washington
Seth Carris
Brighton
Earl Grady
George Baker
Alma Wood Aineworth
Maxim Gorki and Russian Novelists
A compact note notes Maxim Gorki as a prominent Russian novelist and writer. The entry mentions his stature among Russian literature and hints at his literary influence during the period.
Demons Face Little Hawk Five In Home Debut
Washington High School Demons host the Little Hawks from Iowa City Tuesday night in a tough test before a 14 game Little Six stretch. Coach Genevy reshapes the lineup after a Sigourney loss as he pushes players to fit a new fast offense and emphasize team play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demons
Iowa City
Keokuk
Montrose
Washington High School Demons
Little Hawk
Muscatine
Muskies
Williamsburg
Kenny McIntyre
Muskie
Little Six
Sullivan
Little Hawks
Peck Geneva
Sigourney
Geneva
Gerveva
Genevy
Littl Hawks
Doing Washington With E. P. Chase
Washington column notes Iowa interest in national affairs. Senator Clyde L. Herring critiques the Wallace selection and the Logan bill, predicting House rejection. Debate over 1942 reelection looms as Herring hints at possible retirement and mentions Edith Johnson as a potential postmaster. Other captions report staff travels, frequent flights by Rep. Jacobsen and Goodwin, and a flood of letters urging Congress not to adjourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde L. Herring
Henry Wallace
Herring
Chicago
Wallace
MIAUP
Guy MM. Gillette
Walter Logan
Senate
New Deal Boards
House
Barkley
Roosevelt
Senator Herring
Edith Johnson
Des Moines
Iowa
William 8. Jacobsen
Naval Affairs Committee
Continental
United States
Chambers of Commerce
Robert Goodwin
Goodwin
Washington
Karl LeCompte
Corydon
Congress
Red Cross drives aid to 2090 families and schools
The Red Cross tally lists 2090 people in need across multiple townships and towns, with donations from churches clubs and individuals. It notes 14 of 98 rural schools have joined Junior Red Cross, praise for Amina Woolen Mills gifts, and Campfire Girls collecting buttons for sweaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Reid
Griggs Produce Company
West Chester
J. W. Chandler
J .E. Lemmon
Lawrence Wilson
W. T. Carson
Anna Case
Fred Juzeler
William Beges
Harry Dye
Washington
R. V. Davis
Anwyl
Henry Crooks
R. C. MecCleery
Mary Manners
Frank Maxwell
Crawfordsville
W. F. Bickel
Murray Smylie
Forrest Argenbright
Frank Sands
Clyde Fishburn
Cedar Township
Walter Sheets
Dutch Creek
Godfrey Jazeler
Jackson
O. P. Essley
Lime Creek
G. Baird
Ainsworth
Isaiah Freeland
Mary R. Starr
Murry McCreedyv
Gordon
Supt
Lexington Ladies Aid Society of Cedar
Pleasant Ridge School
Marion Township
Amina Woolen Mills
Georges Dowell
Roger Sherman
Neill Trottman
South Marion Avenue
County Legion Meeting Set at Kalona Club Rooms
Kalona hosts a county American Legion meeting Thursday evening with county commander Dec G Van Voditka presiding. Everett Burham, Legion service officer, plus state graves registration officer Mr. Hathaway and James T. McGarry of Victor are listed speakers. Attendance from all county posts expected. meeting is for Legion members only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Easter
The
American Legion
Legion
Legion Club
Kalona
van Voditka
Kaliona
Everett Burham
County Legion Service
Des Moines
Mr. Hathaway
James T. McGarry
Victor
First District Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Kaster
River at McGregor Frozen Earlier This Year
McGregor reports the Mississippi River channel icebound on Sunday twenty two days earlier than last year’s December 2 date. The towboat Alice M Tyler, last to bring cargo north, was trapped at Winona Minnesota on its down trip. After leaving empty barges for winter, Tyler broke a path through the channel and moved south Saturday afternoon. Late ducks linger on open water as ducks fly inland to feed in cornfields. Munters are building cornstalk blinds and having some luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcgregor
Mississippi River
McGreeo
Alice M. Tyler
Winona
Minn
Tyler
Munters
Congress Sessions Press On Through Illness and Repairs
The 76th congress resumes work with sessions in improvised quarters as roots are strengthened above both chambers. Rep. Ben F. Jensen, ill with long standing stomach ulcers, is largely confined to bed at the Fairfax hotel and will follow a strict diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Ben F. Jensen
Fairfax Hotel
Professional astrologers number over five hundred thousand in U S
A census style note states that more than 500 000 individuals identify as professional astrologers in the United States. It highlights widespread adoption of astrology as a career and implies a substantial, organized community across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pearl DeWitt and Walter Hoover Wed in Mount Union
Pearl DeWitt daughter of William R. DeWitt of bredonia and Walter Hoover son of Mr and Mrs George Hoover of Mount Union were married Saturday at 4 PM in St James rectory with Rev Hi J Corcoran officiating Attendants included Ann Messmer and Earl Hoover A dinner for the bridal party followed a three tier cake centerpiece and a short wedding trip Then they will reside in Mount Pleasant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl DeWitt
William R. DeWitt
Bredonia
Walter Hoover
George Hoover
Mount Union
St. James
Hi. J. Corcoran
Ann Messmer
Burlington
Earl Hoover
Nelle DeWitt
Laurence DeWitt
Mrs. Hoover
Miss Messmer
Oelock
Don Maxwell
Mount Pleasant
Thanksgiving visits and church supper notices in Boone area
Everett Russell and Marian Rees visited the W. 4 Shannon home with others from Madrid. Kalona residents Dr and Mrs Rh A Hiender and sons joined. A church chicken supper at Haskins church is planned for December 5 starting 5:30 PM with 35 and 15 cent prices. Numerous Boone area families and events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Russell
Boone
Shannon
Marian Rees
Mr. Russell
Madrid
Rh. A Hiender
David and
Eric
Kalona
Haskins Church
Local Tularemia Deaths Reported in Ottumwa
Ottumwa reports the death of Mrs James M Hoges 45 from tularemia after several weeks illness. Mrs Boggs is believed the first tularemia death this year. Two sons James and Robert also contracted the disease but are believed recovering. Mrs Hoges leaves husband another son and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
James M Hoges
Boggs
James
Robert
Imitation gems sparkle like genuine formed from new plastic
The article reports that craftspeople are producing imitation gems that resemble real jewels using a novel plastic compound. It notes the material's sparkle and suggests ongoing experiments to assess durability and cost compared with traditional glass and crystal.
Social Calendar Activities and Meetings Schedule
Local clubs and societies list meetings and events through the week. D of V, G A R, D.A.R, Rainbow Girls, Pythian Sisters, Friendly Circle, Royal Neighbors, Nurses, and many auxiliaries hold Christmas exchanges, potlucks, and luncheons. Handcraft fairs, literature and book reviews, and club luncheons are planned at churches and halls across West Chester and Pilotburg with officers to be elected and reservations requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Longer. Royal
Hall
D.A.R
Don Brindley
Pythian Sisters
China
West
L. Shields
West Chester
C. O. C. Elasea
Margaret Embree
Merle Eckels
F. M. Lindenmeyer
Elmer Kephart
Washington County
Nurses Home
Victor Masson O
Herriett Phillips
Civil War Cannon Balls Found Along Fort Macon Road
Workmen building a road to Fort Macon state park in Morehead City discover large numbers of cannon balls and shell fragments from the Civil War battle at the fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Macon State Park
Morehead City
N. C
Anniversary Surprise for DeKonings by Pilotburg Union
Rev and Mrs Jacob DekKon ing celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary with a surprise visit from Pilotburg Union Sunday school members. The group delivered baskets and joined a cooperative supper, then shared music and social time. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Stransky Marion Stransky Carl D Anderson Jo Hoover Carl Peterson and Mrs Laura Oldfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob DekKoning
Pilotburge Union Sunday School
DekKoning
Margie
Frank Stransky
Marion Stransky
Carl D. Anderson
Jo Hoover
Carl Peterson
Laura Oldfield
Public Affairs 2 Announces Wednesday Meeting
Public Affairs department section two will hold a meeting Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at 741 South Marion Avenue. The program includes Toward Healthy America by Mrs Ed Squire and Question of Relief by Mrs Paul Snakenberg. Political personalities will be listed in answer to roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Affairs Department
Ernest Salladay
South
Marion Avenue
America
Ed Squire
Paul Snakenberg
Politica
Grace Hill Aid to Meet Wednesday
Grace Wil Ladies Aid society members plan an all day meeting with a school girl lunch at noon in the community building. Memory gems will be given in response to roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Lashies Aid Society
Homer Birney
Harmony Club
Cloyce Stewart
Ed Rich
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid
Roy Kephart Hoaiw
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Alleday
Community Building Public Affairs
Ernest Salladay
Friendly Neighbors Club
Aftephgor
Harri Anderson
Grace Wil Ladies Aid Society
Memory Gems
Club Has Social in Ahrens Home
The Friendly Neighbors held a family social at Logar Ahrens home Friday evening. Twenty four attended the cooperative supper as some guests played poker at three tables while others visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbors Club
Logar Ahrens
Miss Cathryn Kozak to Wed Davenport Man
Mrs FE McConaughy announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter Cathryn to Lawrence L Kozak of Davenport son of Mr and Mrs F R Kozak of Waquoketa. The wedding is planned for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. M. McConaughy
Cathryn
Lawrence L. Kozak
Davenport
Mro
Ff R Kozak
Waquoketa
Relatives Honor Sheets Thirty-Third Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Henry Sheets surprised by about fifty relatives who gathered Thursday evening to celebrate their 33rd anniversary. Guests included numerous Sheets and Baumert families with meals, cards, and visiting after refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sheets
Will Baumert
Jucier
Jake Leinen
Raymond Poiffer Martin
Gary
Harold Sheets
Jerome
Dale Dunbar
Dennis Dala
George Baumert
Pauline
Earle
Oscar Baumeert
Marilyn
Geraldine Stewart
Newt Weaver
Gaten Weaver
la Vernon
Darlere
Ilene
Lowell
Lucille
Nick Tinnes
Walter Sheets
Caroline
Mel
Fred Sheets
Otto Sheetz
Leland
Helen
Orville” Levien
Janice Kay
Connie Sue
Henry Sheet
Maxine
Roberta Mae
Birthday greetings for local residents
Five candles mark Betty Lou Custer’s fifth birthday as she is noted as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Custer. Birthday wishes are also extended to Mrs. Andy Kaufman of the Douglas community, Vernh L. Sands of Crawfordsville, Mrs. Wallace Darnell, and Mrs. Joan Westen. Mrs. A. M. Cowden is listed with an upcoming birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou Custer
Ed Custer
Andy Kaufman
Douglas
Vernh L. Sands
Crawfordsville
Wallace Darnell
Joan Westen
Grand Prairie Christmas program and play at 7 45 PM
A Christmas program and the play Boss For One Week will be presented at Grand Prairie school tonight December 6 at 7 45 PM. Ruth Gideon teacher and Ruth Gideon will sell hot land and refreshments will be served by George Baker C C 248t2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Prairie School
Ruth Gideon
Esquire
George Baker
Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced
The Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will be held by Miss Fila Kerr on Wednesday morning at 9 30 in the home of W S M Pulver, 222 East Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Fila Kerr
Wre
S. M. Pulver
East Main Street
Baby Ducklings Are Yellow in New Discovery
Readable text notes yellow ducklings of white ducks. The fragment mentions tiny birds, possible hatchery context, and general eggs-to-birds progression without specific dates or locations.
Notice Legon Sentleary Funeral Attendance
The facion ausillary will attend the funeral of Mike Hotlinger in a body. Members should meet at the tilpary at 2 15 Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legon Sentleary
Facion Ausillary
Mike Hotlinger
Tilpary
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Jack Creech
Montana
Wolf's
Wolf Floral CO
Walter Messer
Ralph McCreedy
Kay Rita
Howard Haven
Roger
Gilbert Ils
T. C. George
Max
J. H. Warner
Leigh
C. W. Gould
Dubuque
Warner
Gould
Max George
James Frain
West Point
Maynard Tal Jous
Eleanor Cruikshank
Burt
Merle Simpson
Tom Grasnt
Cedar Falls
Rex Hazen
Glenn Wer
T.e
Anna Bowman
Pasadena
Calif
Maxim Gorki
Novatieat
Fort Madison
Mediapolis
E. P. Chase
Washington, D. C
IEPA
IDFA
Iowa Daily Press Group
PRLD
Cage
Ross's
Ross Motor Company
Confucius
Bush Feed Store
CRULL
Loyal Women's Sunday School
Baptist Church
Ella Hout
Merrill Riel
Frank Mayhew
Missouri
Riel
Mrs. Riel
Maynew
Harold Stephens
Business
Boyd Stephens
Matt Braushausen
Pleasant Plain
Mr. and
Mere John Braunhausen
W. HH Harrison
Irs Toy Steele
Ben Harrison
Sue Thoma
Haskins
Donna
Rudy Mullinix
Leighton Kelly
Harry Miller
Janet
Diedre
Jilly
Kh. KE. Peters
W. H. Harrison
D. C. Grigga
Florida
Tampa
Walter Shroeder
Beath
Fourth Avenue
G.A.R Hall
W. D Dwyer
West Washingto Street
Elsie Bratten
West Washington Street
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Albert Stransky
Just Us Club
Robert Shell
Seventh Street O.E
Masonic Temple Jolly Troopers
Howard Wacner
North Side Tafe
Carrie Berdo
Maud McCreedy
Joe Falk
South Town Avenue
Rural Woman's Club
Glenn Sehwarts
Kelliel
Bacon & Copper
Grace Hill Aid
Club
Ahrens
Miss McConaughy
Sheets
A. M. Cowden
Washington Dairy
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