Fosses welcome Beverly Anb daughter in residence
Mr and Mrs Orville Foss announce the birth of a daughter named Beverly Anb born Sunday at their home 422 East Van Buren Street The infant weighs 8% pounds Oscar Dawson and son Walter and daughter Margaret from Manchester are visiting at the home of another daughter Mrs Dell Walker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Foss
Beverly Anb
East van Buren Street
Oscar Dawson
Walter
Margaret
Manchester
Dell Walker
Birthday notices and family announcements in brief
Birthday greetings for Mrs J Cc McKay and Barbara Musil surface along with several personal milestones. Miss Dorothy Holland celebrates a birthday while East Highland hosts another birthday. June 17 to 19 are seen as favorable in horoscopes. Donald LeVerne Mullin’s birth is announced, with details of parents Forrest Mullin and Leanna Long, born on Thanksgiving and weighing nine pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Mason
Donald LeVerne Mullin
Forrest Mullin
Olds
Mason
Leanna
Bazaar at M E church and social notes
The notice outlines a Bazaar at the M E church on Wednesday. It mentions Mr and Mrs William Donley of Delevan Illinois and Miss Florence Watkins leaving after Thanksgiving with Mrs Schmoeller. Auctioneer is D F Macon of Washington Iowa. District Rotary Governor Bill Bair visited Dr A W Clow in Des Moines before Mt Vernon. Harry Watkins tended his sick mother Mrs Cora Davis. Ed Mayhew is recovering from a broken rib after a fall in the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
William Donley
Delevan
Ill
Florence Watkins
A. B. Schmoeller
Donley
Miss Watkins
Schmoeller
F. Macon
Washington
Iowa
Rotary
Bill Bair
Des Moines
A. W. Clow
Mt. Vernon
Grinnell College
Harry Watkins
Ed Davis
Haskins
Cora Davis
Mra
Fa Davis
Ed Mayhew
Baby Girl Born At Washington County Hospital
Mr and Mrs Floyd Martin welcomed a baby girl at 7 55 this morning at Washington County Hospital. The infant weighed seven pounds eight ounces. Walter Romine of Keota checked into the same hospital this afternoon for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Martin
Washington County Hospital
Walter Romine
Keota
Governor Baer of Des Moines Visits Local Rotary Club
The 100 percent attendance club hosted Bil Baer district governor of the 11th Rotary district in Des Moines. After a dinner and song program Baer spoke about Rotary goals, world peace, and better international feeling with a strong appeal for practical club action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Bil Baer
Des Moines
Baer
Louie Jones
Ollie Seeks Light After Storm Cripples Town
A resident of Ollie pleads for electricity from Iowa Southern Utilities after a storm cut service Friday morning. The line was reconnected Friday night but a sub station fuse failed and no phone service hindered communication, leaving Ollie in darkness until a Washington contact could intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Washington
Storm delays Edwards move from Williamsburg to Washington
E. R. Edwards, an auto service man, faced two hours to travel two blocks after a 14 inch snow at Thanksgiving. The Edwards family plans to move to Washington once the route from Williamsburg can be cleared. They will reside at 1114 East Washington Street in the Peter Witting house while Mr. and Mrs. Witting relocate to Kalona. Edwards works for Tucker and Hicher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Edwards
Williamsburg
Washington
Mrs. Edwards
Ronald
Peter Witting
Fast Washington Street
Mrs. Wittiig
Kalona
Mr. Edwards
Tucker & Hicher
Y W C A appeals for toys for needy children
The YWCA seeks gifts for a Christmas tree and treats on December 21. Mrs. Lester Orr chairs the committee as Junior Fortnightly club girls repair and paint donated toys in the Bailey building. Last year 150 children received packages. this year aims to help more as needs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Orr
Bailey
Washington
Y. W
Local Auto Parts Stocks Passenger Car and Truck Chains
Sitler's Auto Parts announces a full stock of one size fits all passenger car and truck chains and dual chains. The notice highlights availability of ingels and duals for winter traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitler
Davenport Man Wins Second in Red Polled Steers at Stock Show
Chicago The International Livestock Exposition opened with a strong weekend program as Roger Van Byern of Davenport earned second place in the 750 to 775 pound Red Polled steer class. The event highlighted a youthful, collegiate and junior contest atmosphere as the 18th 4 H club congress drew over 1,290 members from 44 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devenport
Chicago
Roger van Byern
Davenport
New Bond Issues Over Subscribed in Washington
The federal government raised nearly a billion dollars in new securities offered yesterday as public demand surged. Subscriptions were over-subscribed several times before nightfall and closed to further orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington PD. C
Publc
Pleasant Prairie School closed over measles epidemic
Muscatine county reports Pleasant Prairie school, midway between Muscatine and Davenport, closed today as two pupils contract measles. It is the first county school shut due to the outbreak, which has grown worse over two weeks with more than 650 cases reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Pleasant Prairie School
Davenport
Coun
Iowan Killed When Truck Hits Car
Council Bluffs reports a fatal crash on highway No 7 east of Underwood at midnight Sunday. Willard Barrier of Treynor, 47, died shortly after his stalled car drew a wrecker operated by his brother Max Barrier of Neola. Frank Ring of Neola struck the wrecker rear while Harry Ring investigated and found Barrier with a fractured skull and a broken leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Underwood
Willard Barrier
Treynor
Diet
Barrier
Max Barrier
Neola
Frank Ring
Harry Ring
Barker
Pogge Family Return From West Point Visit
A. H. Pogge traveled to West Point Iowa on Saturday and returned with his wife Mrs Pogee and their children who had been visiting there and in Salem since Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Pogge
West Point
Iowa
Christmas Tree Missing After Locating Lost Train
Reporters Wisee Longe and Jad Moore search rural Washington for the promised municipal Christmas tree. The owner pledged to bring the tree for decoration days earlier but has not appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wiiseie Longe
Jad Moore
Local residents listed for class to be received and property transfers
The list of names includes Jeanetta Swift Miriam Heitzman Mary Pogge Theresa Rotenburger Frances Quinn Mary Gertrude Bulger Ida Dorothy Skubal Velma Rotenburger Martha Dautremont Rita Shradel Bernice Libenguth Kenneth Kallaus Donald Hotka Wesley Pogge Robert Kloppfer Mark Rummelhar Bernard Heitzman Melvin Dunn Richard Kron Francis Brophy Edward Digney Paul Ruth. William Sims bought the Dudley property from Alma Ott and will take possession soon. Mr and Mrs Fitzsimmons will move from Yatton to occupy the property. Superintendent and Mrs Howard T Holt and children returned from Cornel Bluffs after visiting relatives during Thanksgiving. Miss Mary Gertrude Griffin returned to Dubuque to resume studies at Clarke College after visiting her parents. Emma Deatsch, formerly at the Hutchinson company in Cedar Rapids, is visiting with her parents. John E. Yeetey was moved to the Oakdale sanatorium for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanetta Swift
Miriam Heitzman
Mary Pogge
Theresa Rotenburger
Frances Quinn
Mary Gertrude Bulger
Ida Dorothy Skubal
Velma Rotenburger
Martha Dautremont
Rita Shradel
Bernice Libenguth
Kenneth Kallaus
Donald Hotka
Wesley Pogge
Robert Kloppfer
Mark Rummelhar
Bernard Heitzman
Melvin Dunn
Richard Kron
Francis Brophy
Edward Digney
Paul Ruth
William Sims
Dudley
Alma Ott
Fitzsimmons
Yatton
Howard T. Holt
Cornel Bluffs
Mary Gertrude Griffin
Dubuque
Clarke College
William Griffin
Emma Deatsch
Hutchinson Company
Cedar Rapids
John U. Deatsch
John E. Yeetey
Oakdale
Sauldarium
Pleasant Ridge Social Notes Mention Local Visits
Lewis Pacent called on Robert North Monday. T. J. Bales spent Sunday with Mrs. Iva Bales and family. Mrs C A Reeves and Mr and Mrs Ray Reeves visited the Leslie Rees home Wednesday evening. Harold Snider called on Ray Reeves Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Howard Hazen spent Sunday with Ray Reeves. Ruth Smith celebrates her birthday on Thursday December 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge
Lewis Pacent
Robert North
T. J. Bales
Iva Bales
A. Reeves
Ray Reeves
Leslie Rees
Harold Snider
Howard Hazen
Ruth Smith
Milton Smith
Immaculate Conception reception at St Marys church
A class of candidates will be received into St Marys church Young Men's and Young Ladies sodalities in Riverside. A reception and special services begin at 7 30 with B V M office recited by both groups and benediction to close the Blessed Sacrament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Dec
St. Mary's Church
Keota Man C W Arnold Died After Appendicitis
C W Arnold of Keota died at Washington county hospital after an appendicitis operation on Wednesday. He was about 32, employed by Keota Produce company. Private funeral is set for Thursday at 10 a m at Marsh funeral home Keota with burial in the local cemetery. He leaves a wife and two children Jean 6 and Charles William 1. His parents are dead and he is survived by two brothers Everett and Gerald and two sisters Mrs Wayne Lyle and Mrs T M Fellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Arnold
Keota
Washington County Hospital
Marsh Funeral Home
Butrial
Arnold
Keota Produce Company
Jean
Charles William
Everett
Gerald
Wayne Lyle
T. M. Fellman
Christian Science Monitor 4
New Ward Assistant Moving Here Today
M. J. Streffi is moving from Iowa City to become the new assistant manager at the Montgomery Ward store. He previously led the clothing department there. Mr. Streff and his wife with two children will reside here, succeeding R. N. Housh who left for Ft. Dodge weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Streffi
Iowa City
Montgomery Ward
Mer
D. W. Watters
Mr. Streff
Mrs. Streff
R. N. Housh
Ft. Dodge
Legion meeting and fundraiser for the Pretty Boy Bonus Bill
The Legion News Service urges ex service men to attend a regular monthly meeting at the club rooms tonight. The event promises entertainment and a large fundraiser with a hearty meal as supporters rally for the "on us Fight to win" and watch the big fit over the bill.
City ordinance on removing snow from sidewalks
The ordinance provides for removal of snow and ice that remains on sidewalks for ten hours or more in front of city properties. The street commissioner must remove it and charge the actual expense, not exceeding one and a half cents per front foot, as a special tax to be collected like other special taxes.
Thanksgiving visits and local society notes in Cedar Falls Ames area
Mrs Meda Harmon and daughter Joy return to Cedar Falls after Thanksgiving visits with Miss Addie Harmon and the Nicola and McCleery homes. Wendell Booth returns to Ames for his sister Dorothy Booths wedding. Delightful 25c dinner at M E Church Bazaar and supper at Christian Church announce community events. Mr and Mrs C A Galley and son return to Moline after visiting Mrs Galley’s parents Mr and Mrs H G Miller. Eggs sold 24c per dozen by W B S Reister & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meda Harmon
Joy Harmon
Cedar Falls
Addie Harmon
Sarah J. Nicola
H. Ll. McCleery
M. E. Church
Wendall Booth
Ames
Dorothy Booth
Myral Smith
C. A. Galley and Son
Moline
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Marion Nixon
Charles Ray
Philco
Jack Lee
His Rhythm
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Goodyear
Irene de Long
GEO. L. McDaniel Druggist
the Wardrobe Cleaners
Goodfellow
Goodfellows
Evening Journal Goodfellow
J. Cc. McKay
South
Iowa Avenue
Barbara Musil
A. B. Musil
Pleasant Hill School
Dorothy Holland
East Highland
Brown's Super Service
Warren Baxter
HELL
Comchita Montenegro
Russell Hardie
Herbert Mundin
Andy Devine
Ever
Bill” Barr OF
Des Moin
Trict
Edwards
Univerzal
Economy Oil CO
North Marion
Keotan
W. Arnold
Legion News Service
Wisie Long
South Side Square
Reister & Son
Winifred Witzigman
Helen Sartor
Cornell College
Journal
Helen
MIGMH
FCAT
Aly
John Shields & Sons
the Christian Science Publishing
Nortey Street
Bouton
Massac
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Taree Mont
Rukgaber
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