YMCA Comet Games Scheduled Locally
Three upcoming evenings feature YMCA Independent league games. Crawfordsville faces Kalona at seven, Wayland meets Smarts at eight, and Willits faces the YMCA five at nine. Wednesday hosts West Chester versus the Flyers, with an exhibition by Sport Shop Comets against House of David Tuesday night at the high school gym. Tickets are on sale at the Sport Shop and Chocolate Shop. The House of David squad includes top university and professional players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A. Independent Basketball
Crawfordsville
Kalona
Wayland
Willits
Y.M.C.A
West Chester
Flyers
Sport Shop Comets
House of David
Sport Shop and Chocolate Shop
House of David Basketeers
Chamberlin Comets
Storm Tears Roof Off Poultry Barn At Don Dari byshire Farm
Severe Sunday storm tears roof from half of a poultry laying house at the Don Dar byshire farm. The blast lifts the roof and carries away the scratch pen still attached. A large tree toppled nearby as damage spreads across the prairie region south of West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Don Darbyshire
Youth Center Forms Behind City Hall Approach
The Washington youth group, led by Jack Fields and officers Marsha Bailey and Jerry Johnson, moves toward a dedicated meeting space with funds from local patrons and a concert by Jimmy Dennis band. Mrs Miller, Mr Mangold, and Mrs Steele spearhead efforts with help from area adults. A public opening is planned to invite parents to view the finished hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Washington
Miller
Jack Fields
Marsha Bailey
Jerry Johnson
Pat Brown
Jimmy Dennis
Max Lee
Roger Arnold
Brighton
James Quinn
Ainsworth
Cloyd Garrett
Merle Turnipseed
Francis Schneider
Health Unit News from Washington and Crawfordsville
Health officials report diphtheria and whooping cough vaccination clinics reaching over 2000 children in Washington and surrounding towns with future sessions scheduled in West Chester Brighton Wellman Ainsworth Riverside Crawfordsville Kalona Richmond Prairie Flower. Thelma Luther aids in Des Moines and Lee counties during nurse absence, while safety education and farm machinery precautions reduce injuries in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Luther
Des Moines
Lee Counties
Miss Luther
Washington
West Chester
Brighton
Wellman and
Ainsworth
Riverside
Crawfordsville
Kalona
Richmond
Prairie Flower
Cedar Township
Washington and Ke ota schools cite periodic inspections
Parents are reminded that a shampoo with strong soap after every haircut is a good safe guard for their children, in addition to the precautions required of the barbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Keota
Local Social and Visit Updates From Wapello and Nearby
Mr and Mrs L M Messer of Wapello and their three daughters spent Sunday with Mrs Messer s mother Mrs James Buck. Patty Gilmore of Dubuque traveled by bus to perform in the Red Brick school rhythm band concert at the Y Friday night. Her name had been omitted from a Journal concert report. Mrs Ralph Beauchamp of Crawfordsville has returned home from the hospital and can sit up briefly. Ace and Howard Johnson of Powell Wyoming visited John Shebeck and other relatives this week and will depart Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Robert Blanchard of Crawfordsville moved to an apartment in Washington. Blanchard works at the Corn Belt Turkey Farm. Mrs Arthur Wiley left for Davenport and then Port Byron to visit daughter Mrs Robert Sachau and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Gilmore
Dubuque
Red Brick School
Patty
Red Brick
Saturday Evening
Ralph Beauchamp
Crawfordsville
Ace
Howard Johnson
Powell, Wyo
John Shebeck
Robert Blanchard
Washington
Blanchard
Corn Belt
Arthur Wiley
Davenport
Port Byron
Robert Sachau
Donald Waldschmidt
St. Ambrose College
Louis Waldschmidt
Joan Schnoebelen
Sr. W. Schnoebelen
Marycrest College
John Soukup Jr
John W. Soukup
Robert
Riverside
al Erbe
Nancy
Susan
Iowa City
Harry Soukup
Toddville
St. Rita's Court Women Catholic Order of Foresters
Zelda Shebek
Casino Hall
Richmond
James Baldwin
F. V. Skubal
Raymond Owen
West Liberty
Louis Rose
Rose
Albert Duwa
Lop-Sided Scores Highlight Junior Church Basketball Openers
Three junior league games opened at the Y M C A with United Presbyterian 31 Presbyterian 4, St James 20 Methodist 2, and Christians winning by forfeit over Baptist. Next Saturday schedule includes Baptist vs Methodist at 1 30, Christian vs United Presbyterian at 2 15, and St James vs Presbyterian at 3. Senior league begins Thursday at 6 30 with St James versus Presbyterian, Methodist versus Baptist at 7 15, and United Presbyterian versus Christian at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
United Presbyterian
Presbyterians
St. James
Methodists
Christians
Baptist Boys
Baptist
Methodist
Christian
Presbyterian
Winds Blow Doors and Visits Across Town
Reports from the region describe storm winds sending doors flying while residents recount weekend visits. Mr and Mrs Pat Hoover drove to Fairfield to see William Nordyke, and Frank Sproull of Buffalo and Ira Sproull visited the area for an interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Hoover
Fairfield
William Nordyke
Hospital Admits and Discharges This Weekend
At The Hospital Saturday William Anderson 759 East Jefferson surgical. Sunday John Fritz Jr of Des Moines Mrs Mahlon A Miller Kalona surgical Phyllis Nicholson Ainsworth medical Dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Anderson
East Jefferson
Surgical
John Fritz, Jr
Des Moines
Mahlon A. Miller
Kalona
Phyllis Nicholson
Ainsworth
Max Martin
West Chester
Kenneth Ornduff
Rose Nebergall
William Orr
Joseph Weber
Keota
Robert Boyse
Wellman, and Son
Boyd Foster
FOR SALE 1941 FORD DeLuxe in top shape
Classified notice offers a 1941 Ford DeLuxe with a rebuilt motor new tires tubes and heater. Vehicle delivery available before December 25 and asking price is 850 dollars. Respond by writing BM care Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Journal
Groundhog Holes Shelter Rabbits in Winter
A natural feature proves ideal for rabbits as old groundhog burrows maintain steady temperatures through the cold season. Researchers note minimal temperature variation and enhanced protection from wind and harsh weather.
Riverside Turkeys Mark Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Town
Local social notes detail Thanksgiving dinners hosted by the Dvoraks in Riverside with relatives from Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids Ely and Toddville. Other gatherings include visits to Richmond Casino hall and Marycrest College students returning to Davenport.
Havre Community Notes and Visits Mention Thanksgiving Hosts
Havre locals recount Sunday dinners with the Rademaker Westen and families. Gravel road from Pleasant Hill to Havre corner gets a second gravel application. Sympathy extends to S C Wittmer and family after Joe Wittmer’s death. Larry and Mary Jo hosted an oyster and chili supper with Kermit Klopfenstein and Kent among guests. Evert Westen family hosted Harold Wilson visit and Thanksgiving. San Jose Illinois guests and Emden Illinois visitors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Havre Corner
Havre
S. C. Wittmer
Sam
Joe Wittmer
Evert Westen
Larry
Mary Jo
Kermit Klopfenstein
Kent
Walter Westen
Barbara
Karen
Judith
Philippi
Bernard Payne
Lewis Hering
Juanita
Carl Hering
Harold Wilson
Martin Westen
Walter Rademaker
San Jose
Ill
Westen
Albert Reinners
Emden
Illinois
Columbus Junction Social Notes and Estates Update
Community notes from Columbus Junction recount a Nov. 30 meeting of the Friendly Workers of the Louisa Center Community churel at Mrs. Charlotte Morrison’s home. Jesse P. Knott sold Musa Todd estate property to Ray mond Duncan who subdivided the house into two apartments. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan plan to move in after a farm sale. Anniversary observations include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Church’s 34th on Third Street Dec. 1 and Mr. and Mrs. William VanHorn’s 57th on Dec. Seventh notes mention the Social Circle’s Christmas gathering Dec. 2 and fruit for the Orphans Home at Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Friendly Workers
Louisa Center
Churel
Charlotte Morrison
Jesse P. Knott
Musa Todd
Third Street
Raymond Duncan
Duncan
Joe Church
G. G. Grover
Cedar Rapids
Gene Duncan
Fredonia
Jesse M. Knott
William VanHorn
Columbus City
Use of Household Gas and Safety Precautions
The article explains gas types used in American homes and stresses careful, informed use to prevent fires. It notes four main categories: manufactured gas, natural gas, mixed gas, and liquefied petroleum gases such as propane and butane. It underscores homeowner responsibility for accidents and promotes simple safety measures.
Electric saw cuts plaster without chipping for installations
An electric saw developed to install heating and control equipment slices plaster cleanly with no chipping, enabling precise grooves for piping and wiring in building systems. It promises clean edges and reduced labor in technical installations.
Social calendar items and meetings for the week
Community groups schedule events from Knights of Pythias to United Methodist circles. Meetings cover theater, literature, YWCA, P.T.A., D.A.R., VFW, Masonic groups, clubs and prayer services. Ed Sullivan note on jelly making ends.
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Copper and Brass
Ing
Wolf’s Flower
YMCA
Comet
Pepor Repu
C. V. Crull
John W. Lee
Fern Pastry Shop
Donut Holes
Kern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Y.W.C.A
Truman
National Press Club
Judith O’brien
John O'Brien
Margaret
Health Unit News
Mattie Brass
Public Health
State Department of Health
Health Unit
Crawfordsvile
Keola
U. S
Frank Sproull
Buffalo
N. Y
Mr. Sproull
Ira Sproull
Dave Elder
Lester Pronga
Near Dubuque
George Zeck
C. H. Wolfe
Alvin Kephart
Sarah Jane
Cloyee Crone
A Crone
Tipton
John Crone
Clarence Statler
Richland
James Pacha
Pleasant Plain
Robert Minick
W. 2Nd
Richard Flynn
Floyd Johnson
House
Tional Pickt
A. S. Chabal
Hartzell
Washington County
Dvoraks
Estelle Cruz
Wes Dvorak
George Dvorak
Mount Vernon
Anna Buresh
Ely
Martin Dvorak
Daisy Moore
Leonard Armbruster
Catherine Baschnagal
Caroline Stumpf
Mary Baschnagel
Francis Baschnagel
Mrs. Hering
Bevert Westen
Columbus Jct
Elnora Raymiller
Council Bluffs
Albrecht Furi
Rothschild's
Knights of Pythias
M. E. Houck
Y. W
Department of Literature
Frank Crone
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Everett Miller
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
St. James P.T.A
V.F.W
Harold Kerr
D.A.R
Knoxville
Jessie Stewart
Stella Latehem
Methodist Church
Damascus Shrine No
W.S.J
Indian Creek School
Department of Handcraft I
Orva Scott
Lincoln P.T.A
Catholic Daughters of America
VFW Hall
Department of Public Affairs
George Rudiger
David McLaughlin
West Chester Methodist Church
W.S.C.S
Good Will Club
Christ
Mas
Mrs
Jake Fish
Clyde Dawson
Art Dawson
WSCS
lLudies
H. H. Club
William Hesseltine
H. J. Club
Everett Cox
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Robert Roberts
Heights
Mary Starr
Fred E. Miller
Washington Street
Women' S Council of Christian Church
T. C. Polk
Friendly Circle
Kleese
Wesleyan Service Guild
Lucile Rhodes
S. Marion Avenue
Tsaac -m. Pot Nek
John Owen
St. Mary’s Circle
Ed Sullivan
Bond
Sport Saints
Globe Trotters
Vance
Sport Shop
Chocolate Shop
B.fe. Goodrich Lit
Chamberlin Bros
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Burlington
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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