Funeral guests gather from far and wide for W L Eichelberger
Out of town attendees join relatives in Okee Wisconsin and West Los Angeles for the funeral of W L Eichelberger. Names include Mrs Mare Demytek, Mrs Bessie, Paul Jugenheim Davenport with two liters, Mrs Grace Wareham, Mrs Nellie Schuldt, and many nieces and nephews. Other notes mention Eichelberger’s time in Washington, a 1898 departure, and local remarks on eggs and bank affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Eichelberger
Mare Demytek Okee
Wis
Bessiere
West Los Angeles
Calif
Paul Jugenheim- Davenport
Grace Wareham
Nellie Schuldt
Davort
Minnie Me
Nellie Kyle
Mable Dunbar
Brighton
Laurance Owens
Jack
Ewis Witte
Carl Witte
Egggs
W.ter & Sons
Witte
E. B. Hammer
Iowa City
City
Bob Brinton
Georgeton
Hampton
A. R
Ralph Scott
Hospital Busy With Accidents and Births in County
At the county hospital emergency operations occurred this afternoon. James Harter had surgery this morning. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Luers welcomed a baby boy at four o'clock yesterday afternoon weighing nine pounds two ounces. Ronald Moore of the H A company had the end of a finger amputated after an accident yesterday.
Palanquin Described As Oriental Conveyance
A palanquin is defined as an Oriental conveyance used for long journeys where roads or railways are lacking. It is a wooden box with shutters like blinds, and rings at each end enable bearers to carry it by a pole passing through.
Fortnightly club to hold holiday parties next week
Fortnightly department parties are planned for Monday evening and Home department meetings on Tuesday to celebrate December. The Literature department meets at Mrs George Rudigers home with a Christmas play The Last Christmas by Paul Moffett directed by Ruth Lemley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Department
George Rudiger
Ruth Lemley
Paul Moffett
Etha Dawson
Helen Wylie
Walter R. Brown
Mary Welch
Mary Minick
T. R. Gillespie
Gertrude Morrison
Leila Anderson
Bernice Nash
Mildred Woodburn
Rudiger
Nash
Woodburn
Fred Maasdam
Kathryn Latta
Negus
Rachel Negus
Marjorie Robertson
Velda Parcell
Jane Stewart
Flora Dodds
Roosevelt policies face opposition in Southern states poll
The Literary Digest poll shows Southern states shifting from 1932 support to a narrow Roosevelt opposition stance. Minnesota Nebraska Iowa Kansas Virginia Kentucky and others reveal varied margins. overall, eight states account for 47 percent of US population and over 50 percent of 1932 Roosevelt votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Nebraska
California
Kentucky
South Dakota
Virginia
United States
Iowa
Kansas
A. B
Happy’ Chandler
Blue Grass
Literary Digest
Bone Lodges in Woman's Throat
Miss Helen Price living at the James Daniels home needed medical help to remove a bone lodged in her throat after eating fish. Her condition improved to recovering. Community notes include a Christmas program, Santa Claus visit by students, a seventh birthday celebration, and updates on local residents Mrs. Ferguson, Miss Lou Augustine, and Mrs. Will Reif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
Helen Price
James Daniels
M. EK
Platt Hicks
Wanda Ruth Smith
Swisher
Rock Island
Illinois City
Santa Claus
Washington
Martha Crone
Dorothy Davis
Harold Miller
Betty Helming Fractures Leg In Kitchen Cupboard Incident
Betty Lou Helming five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Andy Helming fractured her left leg when a cupboard toppled on her at home in Keota on Thursday afternoon. Sister Benny Lee was not injured. Betty was taken to University hospital Iowa City with Dr Pershing and stayed for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Betty Lou Helming
Andy Helming
Benny Lee
Benny
Betty
Pershing
University Hospital
Iowa City
Helming
Andrew Vogel
Malta’s Rock Alludes to Ancient Carved History
Malta shows ancient cart ruts leading to the coast and Phoenician ties. Dark rock temples hold hidden passages and a megaphone hole for oracular thunder. Masons carved rock temples with massive pillars implying ritual sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Rocka
Coas
Lincoln Pupils Stage Baggy Operetta Delights Local House
Lincoln pupils presented a lively operetta with white clown costumes and cheerful performances. Mary Baldrige and Bob Haven led solos for the younger grades while a stage crew of Lincoln alumni and former pupils assisted, with several now in high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baldrige
Bob Haven
Douglas Eastwood
James Owen
Merle Simpson
Lincoln
Billy Cox
Gene Tucker
Marjorie Means
Doris Klepfer
Virginia Crull
Jean Macon
Henrietta Marble
John Kidwell
Max Cuddy
Carl Jungbluth
Infante Title Honors in Spain and Portugal
The article outlines Infante as the traditional title for princes of the blood royal in Spain and Portugal, excluding the heir apparent who has a special title. Infante is the feminine form used for princesses of the blood royal, and the sovereign may grant these honors to other royal family members. Pretenders to both thrones keep these titles within their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Portugal
Special Dinner for Kolah Club
Eleven members of the Kolah club met with Mrs. N M Spei del Thursday for an all day meeting. They formed a committee to arrange a dinner like the Farm Bureau nutrition lesson on Meat Cookery. The dinner social afternoon, two piano numbers, and talk on Oneida factors were enjoyed. The next meeting will be a Christmas dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
N. M. Speidel
Ruth Cessna
Farm Bureau
al Committee
Neill Trotman
Flo Cherry
Oneida
New York
Wellman Churches Sunday Schedule and Conference
Church school at 9 30 a m morning worship Mrs A W McBlain of West Chester speaks for the Woman s Home Missionary society Epworth League at 6 30 p m evening worship at 7 30 p m Pastor s sermon theme From Palace to Pig Pen First quarterly conference 7 30 on Dec 10 Dr Bisbee of India speaks at conference close with Indian exhibits hosted by Thos Osborn pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. McBlain
West Chester
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Epworth League
Palace
Pig Pen
Bisbee
India
Ohio Fight for Governor Shape of 1936 Presidential Race
Ohio stands at the center of next year’s political contest as Democrat Martin L. Davey battles former lieutenant governor Charles Sawyer for the governorship. Davey’s clash with the New Deal over relief and his rift with Senator Robert J. Bulkley threaten party unity in a state seen as crucial to national outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Maine
Martin L. Davey
Charles Sawyer
Davey
New Deal
Robert J. Bulkley
Social Calendar for Week Leads with Charity and Clubs
Community groups list events across Monday to Thursday. Milk fund donation for Literature dept. Junior Fortnightly meeting. Doreag society gift exchange. Home departments host Christmas programs at various venues. Booster club gift presentation. Rebekah circle and Baptist Women join missions. PT A at schoolhouse. Sunshine Club gift exchange. M E Ladies aid. Rural Woman's club Christmas verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rudiger
West Main
Doreag Society
St. Paul's
Arthur Ruebsam
Rebekah
Baptist Young Women’s Missionary Society
Alma Hearne
Ana
M. KE
Novia Laka
Sunshine Community Club
Henry Sunning
West Chester
M. E
Ladies Aid
Rural Woman's Club
Ara Rowe
Holiday Party for C D A a Christmas gathering noted
Catholic Daughters of America held a Christmas party last night with good attendance despite bad weather. Mrs. Cleo Shockey and Mrs. James Watts served a cooperative dinner. Gifts were exchanged after supper and plans were made to donate Christmas baskets and clothing to orphans at St. Vincent's home. Davenport had two guests, Mrs. Shockey and Mrs. Watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Cleo Shockey
James Watts
S. J. Boyd
St. Vincent’s
Davenport
James Wat
O G T Bridge Club Honors Mrs Ray Cox High Score
The O G T Bridge Club met at Mrs Rodney Davis home Thursday afternoon. Mrs Ray Cox won the high score prize and Mrs Harvey Waggoner took the traveling prize. Two tables played with guest Mrs Grant Humble. Christmas refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. T. Bridge Club
Rodney Davis
Ray Cox
Harvey Waggoner
Grant Humble
Community Announcements from Local Organizations
Presbyterian choir practices at 7 p m on Saturday and subsequent weeks. Daughters of Union Veterans arrange a noon Thursday Dec 12 anniversary dinner with provided potatoes meat rolls and dessert. veterans and wives widows are guests. Mission circle meets Dec 12 at Mrs C E Strone home for all day with group dessert salads vegetables and Christmas gift exchange. Farm Bureau chorus practice 8 p m at W J Roudabush home. Messiah rehearsals by union choir at 7 p m tonight at Methodist Church. full attendance desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Va Erans
Prairie Viewer
Mission Circle
C. E. Strone
Union Choir
Methodist Church
Temple of Nike Apteros: Athens beauty rebuilt on Acropolis
The temple of Nike Apteros in Athens, built 488% 1 as memorial to Marathon Alatuea and Salathias, was later destroyed by Turks in the Seventeenth century and its materials used for a battery. In 1866 the battery was destroyed, the temple recovered and reconstructed, now perched on the Acropolis hillside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Nike Apteros
Marathon
Alatuea
Salathias
Acropolis
Twins Celebrate 7th Birthday Party at Pauls Home
Jean Freshwaters of Keota arrives as out of town guest for twin Jack and Jane Pauls who turn seven. Lincoln school second graders from seven or eight classes join the party at the Pauls home with candy canes and candle topped mallows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Jane Pauls
Jean Freshwaters
Keota
George Pauls
Lincoln School
Jane
Birthday Greetings Highlight Local Celebrants
Local paper lists today birthdays for Edward Lauber 7 Mary Florence Lemley 1 Jane Pauls 7 and Jack Pauls 7 plus Duane Finke 4 Lucille Clark and others. Tomorrow features Oscar Bjork born 1854 Sweden who came to Washington in 1896 along with several more celebrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lauber
Lucille Clark
Duane Finke
Mary Florence Lemley
Qglendale
Jane and Jack Pauls
Washington
Oscar Bjork
Sweden
Phillips Celebrate Wedding Anniversary Today
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Phillips observe their wedding anniversary today, marking another year together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ray Phillips
Wayne Booth Birthday Dinner Delights Family in Wellman
In Wellman on Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Booth hosted a birthday dinner for their eldest son Wayne at their home. The event, held a day late since Wayne was busy on his actual birthday December 3, included roast ham chicken pie and cake with the immediate family and Doris attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Vernie Booth
Wayne
Junction Couple Wed in Muscatine
Dorothy D. Reed and Clair Johnson both of Columbus Junction were married at 5 30 p m Wednesday at the First Presbyterian church parsonage in Muscatine with Rev David I Berger performing the single ring service. Attendants were Miss Isabelle Wheeler and Leonard Philips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Dee
Dorothy Db
Reed
Clair Johnson
First Presbyterian Church
Muscatine
David I. Berger
Isabelle Wheeler
Leonard Philips
Johnson
Marie Overholt
Oberammergau
Beulah Luckey
Bruce Barton
Paul
R. O. Lynn
Pierce
C. EB. Pierce
Mary Alice
Joanne
Benjamin Helmick
Ames
Elizabeth Newsome
le Roy
Harold Pierce
Winfield
James
Jeanette Helmick
Edward Gentyler
Corinne Peters Bonnadelle Fullerton
Lavon Fullerton
Carol Jean Littrell
Janette Worman
Alice
Jamea
Robert Pierce
Rebekah
Silver Leaf
Rebekah Lodge
Clair Marvin
Francis van Hoor
Beck
Rock Island
New Officers of Rebekahs to Be Installed Jan. 7
Rebekah lodge elected new officers including Noble Grand Mrs. Roy Boone and Vice Grand Mrs. Walter Garner. An installation with Odd Fellows is planned for January 7 at the Town Ballroom with an invitation social on December 27. A quilt completed by the ladies will be given away at the social. Four candidates were voted in last night, two by transfer and two for initiation, likely in mid January. Charter draped in memory of Merle Bailey. Harold Gray and his wife chaired the refreshment committee for about 70 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand
Roy Boone
Erand
Walter Gardner
Oral Mayo
M. D. Lee
Oscar Jugenheimer
Hilma Larson
Merle Bailey
Harold Gray
Country Club to Host Another Bridge Tournament
The Country Club plans a second bridge tournament starting next Thursday night after a recent event ending with a banquet. Losers funded the meal, with a lively bash where guests wore chef costumes and a joking cocktail impulse preceded a messy but flavorful dining course. Prizes went to M L Mc Craene for men’s high score and Mrs J O Sexton for ladies high score. 34 players attended. The next tourney will be led by Mrs J F Coffey of West Chester with a high dinner served at 6 30 p m before bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Stutsman
B. F. Bostwick
M. L. McCraene
J. O. Sexton
Mra J. EF. Coffey
West Chester
Fairview Club Christmas Party Highlights
The Fairview club held its Christmas party at Mrs Clarence Lowe's home on Thursday afternoon with members and guests including Mrs Charlie Gardner and Mrs Fa elyn Combs. Roll call sparked gift hints, Maxine and Arlene Lowe led contests, and a Christmas exchange produced a pretty display of gifts. Luncheon featured seasonal colors, with favors from Mr and Mrs Lyte Lowe who had recently married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Club
Clarence Lowe
Charlie Gardner
Galesburg
Lowe
Faelyn Combs
Brookfield, O
Lyle Maxwell
James Stewart
Jones
Maxine
Arlene Lowe
Lyte Lowe
Christmas Party for X V Club Held at Home
The X V club held its Christmas party Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Ralph Kelsey’s home. Fourteen members attended with decorating ideas for Christmas tables. Gifts were exchanged and entertainment led by Mrs. Emil Fink and Mrs. Bernice Sheetz. A two course luncheon followed. The next meeting is planned for January with Mrs. David Kleese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. V. Club
Ralph Kelsey
Emil Fink
Bernice Sheetz
David Kleese
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Bobs Motor Service
South Marion
Mangold’ S
Paul Horak
Underwood
Typewriter
H. E. Busby
South Iowa
Santa
W. F. Ogieton
A. M. BH
Muscatine Journal
W. H. Ogileton
A. M. BE
Northland
Santa Clause
Junior Ogleton
W. F. Ogreton
Carol
Hoover
Crester
Betty Helming
UNI
Versity Hospital
Wellman Churches
Methodist
Thos. Osborn
Democrats
Gov
C.D. of A
Presbyterian
Farm Bureau Chorus
Roudabush
Francis Haney
Paul Stakenberg
Chick Crone
Ronald Keiper
Ainsworth
Darlene Krotz
Walter Koebel
Douglas
Willard Patterson
Louise Chloe Wilcox
Louise Chloe
Lyle Wilcox
Wayne Booth
Rebekahs
Country Club
Moody
Moore's Bootery
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