Local News Highlights From Davenport Area
Anna Waggoner and Rosalie Hysell return from Camp Butner North Carolina after a ten day visit with Delbert Hysell. Mrs Carrie Bates of Powersville Missouri visits Davenport friends and sees daughter at Rock Island Arsenal. Sgt Bill Houseal and Ruth Houseal visit Davenport from St Louis with I P Houseal. John A Logan of Richmond Virginia on leave to visit parents. Christmas bazaar at Presbyterian Church December 6 with pie sale and feather party. Robert Lane reports from New York City after leg wounds in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Waggoner
Rosalie ‘Hysell
Camp Butner
N. C
Delbert T. Hysell
Carrie Bates
Powers’ville
Bill Houseal
Fort Leonard Wood
Bob Houseal
St. Louis
Ruth Houseal
Davenport
Mrs
I. P. Houseal
Robert Lane
Oscar Lane
New York City
England
France
Thanksgiving family visits span several states from Wayland
Mr. and Mrs. Wenger and Florenes spent Thanksgiving near Marion South Dakota with their daughter Mrs. Peter Pre Weim and family. Peter Alliman Jr. of Norfolk Virginia visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kauffman and Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Alli. Mrs. Edw. Richenberger and Gerry visited Cedar Rapids over Sunday with her sister Edie Artie Bishop and family. Orlin and Vernon Frey with J. H. Wittmer were dinner guests Ezra Wittmer Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
P. P. Wenger
Florenes
Peter Pre. Weim
Marion
Peter Alliman, Jr
Norfolk
Wm. Kauffmaan
P. R. Alli
Edw. Richenberger
Gerry
Cedar Rapids
Kdis
Artie Bishop
Orlin
Vernon Frey
J. H. Wittmer
Bologna’s prewar economy and crafts showcased
Bologna boasted 270 000 residents who produced sausages macaroni liquors preserved fruits and specialized in inlays for furniture silks velvets and artificial flowers. The city also made linen leather glass machinery and benefited from strong rail and road links that supported large scale trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bologna
Italy
Quilt Pattern Transfer Without Marking
A home sewing tip describes baste four or five quilt blocks together and sew through a paper pattern with the machine unthreaded. By aligning with holes on the blocks, the design transfers onto fabric.
Hospital Birth And Admissions Report
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Harry Miller 810 East Madison street welcomed a seven pound three ounce daughter born at 12 91 this morning. Grace Davison of Brighton was admitted last evening as a medical patient. Raymond Sieren of Keota and Frances Harvey 321 West Second street underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Coxswain Don Stutsman was transferred yesterday afternoon to the navy hospital at Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Miller
East
Madison Street
Grace Davison
Brighton
Raymond , Sieren
Keota
Frances Harvey
West Second Street
Don Stutsman
Navy Hospital
Lowa City
Demons Narrow Loss to Iowa City in Opener
Washington high opened the 1944-45 season amid a packed gym as the Demons led by Paul Maxwell and newcomers Jack Pais and Charles Minick pushed Iowa City to a 29-28 finish in a frantic final minute. Dick Vacha and Lyle Box supplied key baskets while fouls hampered Maxwell, and the crowd left hopeful for a strong season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Harp
Paul Maxwell
Bob Bostwick
Lyle Box
Jack Pais
Charles Minick
Iowa City
Demons
Maxwell
Iowa
van Dusen
Freeman
Vade
Box
Minick
Vacha
City
Obly
Washington High
Er Bostwick
Vatha
Gane
Little Demons
Washington Aggregation
Washington Boys
Ainsworth Team to Meet Washington YM at Y Court
The Washington YM team hosts Ainsworth Monday at the Y court with a strong Ainsworth squad expected to challenge. Nelson, a sharp shooter, may return after missing the first year game won by the YM over Wapello in two overtimes, 38 to 36. The Ainsworth lineup includes Canott Day Simpson Mc Farland Edmondson Brown and coach Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington “Ym
Ainsworth
Rank Nelson
Wapello
Ainsworth High
John
Sam Canott
Day
Junior Simpson
Jim McFarland
Dave
Jay Edmondson
Ralph Brown
Ainsworth High School
Ke Wash league games spot Washington county wins two
Washington county teams swept two Ke Wash league tilts. Richland beat West Chester 35 17 with Gerald Delonge scoring 12. Kalona beat North English 63 29 as Jackson and Sprecker led. Iowa City second team beat Washington 39 34 in a close finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Rich- West Chester
Land
Chester
Gerald Delonge
John Hotle
Hadley
Hendrickson
Richland
Kalona
North Lish
Jackson
Sprecker
North English
Landscape note: Thanksgiving visits and military moves
Landscape notes detail Thanksgiving weekend visits in Moberly and Mt. Pleasant. Pvt. Carl J. Lehman reports for re classification after a 24 day stay. Mrs. Lehman accompanies him to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Pfe Donald B. Tucker, after 26 months in the Aleutians, spends furlough with his parents and is stationed at Camp Swift, Texas. Donna Mullinix, Helen Swanson, and Stella Rinner join the Clark Bauer family for Thanksgiving. J A Huber family dinner near Keota with Guy Lyle hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Bauer
Ted Gorham
Moberly
J. A Huber
Carl J. Lehman
Tucker
Hot Springs
Ark
Helen Swanson
Stella Rinner
Marjorie Rinner
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs. J. A Huber
Guy Lyle
Keota
Repurposed Window Screen Techniques For Home Use
A worn window screen can create a stippled painting effect by spraying paint through it, offering an unusual texture for a playroom. For cooking, place screen over a burner to protect hands when singeing a fowl, using the screen as a heat shield.
Oakes Dies at Columbus Junction After Long Illness
Hiram D. Oakes 49, retired town mail carrier and World War I veteran, died at his Columbus Junction home after a long illness. Born June 4, 1895, he served overseas and retired in 1938. Survived by sister Hazel Haaken and brothers Claude, Don, and John. Burial planned in Columbus City cemetery. American Legion member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Hiram D. Oakes
Hazel Haaken
Claude
Princeton
Don
Davenport
John
Pittsburgh
Oakes
American Legion
Stephens Funeral Home
Columbus City Cemetery
Capra's Arsenic and Old Lace Opens at State
Capras Lethal Parck opens Sunday at the State for four days. With Cary Grant, Raymond Massey, Jack Carson, Priscilla Lane and Peter Lorre in the Warner Bros adaptation, this murderous farce follows two Brooklyn aunts and their nephew as to murder and mischief unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Bros
Caryrant
Raymond Massey
Jack Carson
Priscilla Lane
Peter Lorre
Joseph Esselring
Howard Lingsay
Russell Crouse
Brooklyn
Borsias
Poarders
Teady
Floosevelt
Brewster
Frank Capra
Julius J
Philip A. Ipstein
Christmas Meeting of St Pan's Women’s Guild
Mrs Tillie Lanning and Mrs Clara Sheets co hosted the guild gathering at the home of Mrs Walter Westen. About 20 people attended including 12 children and six guests with Rev Milo Phillips leading devotions and Mrs Wilma Westen presiding. Officers elected will take charge at the January meeting. The afternoon featured a Christmas gift exchange and holiday refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Lanning
Clara Sheets
St. Pan's Women's Guild
Walter Westen
Milo Phillips
Elwirse
Wilma Westen
Bible Dialogues with Nicodemus and Jesus Record
The passage recounts Nicodemus visiting Jesus at night and questions about being born again, with Jesus detailing spiritual birth, the Spirit, and eternal life. It notes Jesus and John the Baptist as witnesses and mentions the world’s redemption and judgment. The article closes with a 1948 update: four new Bible language editions published, totaling 1,062.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yipounou
Yisansou
French Equatorial Africa
Walamo
Ethiopia
I John
Gunwinggu
Northern
Australia
Missionary Society Meeting Led by Mrs Patterson at United Presbyterian
The Women's Missionary Society afternoon division of the United Presbyterian church met at Mrs. D J Patterson's home with 15 members and a guest Mrs Johnston. Devotions led on Span of Liberality Proverbs 11 25 and prayers, followed by talks on International Bridges and They Braved the Pacific detailing missionary work in Polynesia Micronesia and Melanesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
D. J. Patterson
Johnston
Dave H. McLaugihilin
Leta Glenn
J. A. Hawthorne
Stella Donaldson
Elizabeth Beamer
International Bridges
Clara Tate
Pacific
Polynesia
Micronesia
Melansia
John Williams
John Gedcéie
John Q. Patons
C. Harry Davis
United States
Philippine Islands
Entertains “Gang” At Buffet Dinner
Frances Whisler observed her grandmother Mrs. Bertha Meek’s birthday eve with a six o’clock two course buffet. Hosts P. F. Whissler and Clarice Meek arranged red and white table decor for twelve guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Whisler
Bertha Meek
P. F. Whissler
Clarice Meek
Pang
Shirley Brown
Barbara Ketter
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Margaret DeLashmut
Mitzi Smothers
Mary Voorhees
Mary Berdo
Virginiai Shephera
Sara Lu Miller
Marcella Boileau
JoAnn Ross
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Holds General Meeting
A large turnout attended the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society meeting at the church. Mrs. J. Martin White led devotions with a Christmas theme and Bible reading as group singing followed. Mrs. Fred Neiswanger led the meeting arranging plans for the church’s annual bazaar on Friday December 8. Members of group two hosted the event and arranged program and refreshments. Mrs. Archie Buwer led quiz activities with refreshments and Christmas decorations provided by Mrs. William Graf and Mrs. Raa cal Neill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid’ Society
J. Martin White
Fred Neiswanger
Archie Buwer
William Graf
Raacall Neill
Social calendar of community groups and meetings
The social calendar lists multiple clubs and society events: Order of Rainbow Girls meet at 7 30, Masons and Daughters of Union Veterans gatherings, senior and literature department sessions, Daughters of American Revolution, Pythian Sisters events with pot lucks, and Christmas gift exchanges. Also noted are postponed Washington County Nurses meeting and various church and civic group activities with dates, times, locations, and items to bring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
Ralph Shannon
H. H. McCreery
Rebekah
Oddfellow
C.F. Hall
Washington County Nurses Association
Junior Missionary Society of Meth
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Daughters of American Revolution
Elizabeth Dawson
St. James P.T.A
L. L. Loveless
Study Group Elects Officers In Methodist Session
The Emma C. Anderson Mission Study group met with Mrs Mary Genkinger. Mrs Fred E Miller led devotional reading Psalm 135. Nominating committee member Mrs L A Bunce presented officers elected: Mrs Fred Mauthe president Mrs J B Kunath secretary treasurer and others on program committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Anderson
The
Methodist Church
Mary Genking
Fred BE. Miller
L. A. Bunce
Fred Mauthe
J. B. Kunath
E. S. Hebner
Will Kos
Ralph Shannon
Genkieger
Sungkiang
China
Past Matrons Club Dinner at Temple
The Past Matrons club and families held a cooperative dinner at the Masonic temple dining room with one present for dinner. Don Orr M 2/C Mrs Orr and son Jim from Panama City Florida attended. After dinner a business meeting with 11 Past Matrons and two visitors was led by president Mrs Pearl Kennedy. Officers elected for the new year were Mrs Pearl Flenner president Mrs Effie Schmidt vice president Mrs Leora Dodder secretary treasurer. A Christmas gift exchange occurred and the evening ended with social time and bingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Don Orr
Leora Dodder
Jackson 4-H Boys Meeting Set With Foster Brothers
The Jackson 4-H boys will meet Tuesday evening with Job and Bill Foster. Notice changes the meeting date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson 4-H
Job
Bill Foster
Imported Cauliflower Reaches England from Cyprus in 1603
The article notes the arrival of cauliflower in England in 1603 believed to have come from Cyprus. It highlights the plant's early movement between Mediterranean regions and Britain as part of early modern horticultural exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyprus
England
Wife's Earnings as Community Property Under Husband’s Control
In California, a wife's earnings are treated as community property, subject to the husband's management and control, reflecting marital property doctrine and statutory framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Carrie Gray Elected Noble Grand Of Rebekah Lodge
At the regular Rebekah lodge meeting Carrie Gray was chosen Noble Grand for six months replacing Vera Deimerly. Florence Augustine is vice grand and Goldie Mayo recording secretary with Bernice Lee financial secretary Glatess Hancher treasurer and Emma Campbell trustee. Further officer appointments to come. A family social and benefit board party were planned along with a Christmas party date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Carrie Gray
Vera Deimerly
Local birthdays noted for residents of Crawfordsville area
Observing birthdays today are Mrs. Wallace Darnell Mrs. Andy Kaufman Mrs. Frank Sands of Crawfordsville Mrs. Betty Custer Alibaugh daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Custer Mrs. Jotn Wes ten and Jean Wood daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wood of Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Darnell
Andy Kaufman
Frank Sands
Crawfordsville
Betty Custer Alibaugh
Ed Custer
Jotn Westen
Jean Wood
Earl Wood
Ainsworth
Very Special Anniversary Congratulates Senor Bailey and Smith
Very special anniversary greetings extend to Mr and Mrs Will Bailey on their 59th wedding anniversary and to Mr and Mrs Milton Smith who wed in 1914. Tomorrow also marks the first birthdays of Gary Gale Housel and Evalyn Elaine Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bailey
Milton Smith
Gary Gale Housel
Bennie Houseal
Brighton
Evalyn Elaine Weaver
Tillman Weaver
Wellman
Four Local Children Reach Milestones in Birthdays
Tommy Krause turns five tomorrow and Judith Ann Johnston will be three, while Donne Jean Christner reaches 11 and Frances Whisler turns 17. Children are identified with parental guardians in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Krause
A. R. Krause
Judith Ann Johnston
Clark Johnston
Donne Jean Christner
Frances Whisler
P. F. Whisler
Birthday honorees listed for tomorrow
The list of observers for tomorrow includes Mrs. L Ke Stark Mrs. Glenn Pratt Mrs. Mildred Shebeck Yoder Joe Robert Nelson Dale Gallagher of Fort Dodge Clarence Jacobs Allen Hunsaker Jr Mrs M A Robeson of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Ke Stark
Glenn Pratt
Mildred Shebeck Yoder
Joe Robert Nelson
Dale Gallagher
Fort Dodge
Clarence Jacobs
Allen Hunsaker, Jr
M. A. Robeson
Brooklyn
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Demon Basketeers
Iowa City Five
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Smart Implement Couree
Rebekah and Oddfellow Social Ues
St. James Bazaar
K. T Hall
John A. Logan
Richmond
al Logan
Presbyterian Church
Wayland News
Little’s Furniture
Dick Vacha
Tr van Dusen
Freeman Lehr
Ly Kallous
Ee Ee
Drake
Lackender
Hartzler
Il Washington
W. Chester
Dean
Marshall
Foe
Gannon
Beals
Sangster
Wilson
Carson
Vadha
Sweet
Noonan
Pratt
Eygestone
Fiobert
Kelsey Ee v 'Dodder
Pehler
Junction
Capra
Women’s Guild
FDR
National Tuberculosis Association
Roosevelt
Frank C. Walker
White House
Voluntary Organizations For Control Work
International
American Bible Society
Nicodemus
Rabbi
Jesus
Israel
God
Judaeas
Aenon
Salim
Jordan
Christ
Silas Hoss
Avons
Malay Peninsula
Singapore
Olaham
W. G. Shellabear
Carlton Foss
James M. Hoover Ludwig Nommensen
O. L. Sampson
General Meeting
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Tuesaday
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Maye Hotle
Harmony Club
R. J. Kleese
James Church
Dagaar
K.C. Hall
W. L. Alcorn
Pitotburg Aid Society
Merle Brinning
Allison Maas
Sunshine Community Club
Jesse Stout
M. Genkinger
Temple
Leyte
Villaba
Ieyte Front
Corigarae
Poro
Baybay
Catabaran
Ormoc
Ormoco Corridor
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