Local News Highlights From Washington Area
Mrs James Griffin of Des Moines visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Braunshausen. A sale at M Hollinger near Dechi features livestock machinery corn and hay. Charles Mayo uses crutches after infantile paralysis. plans to return to high school after Christmas. Ford V 8 listed as lowest priced six passenger sedan at 770 delivered in Wash Ia. Packwood basketball game draws high school and college students. Mr and Mrs Merie Gallagher of Philadelphia announce a daughter Mia Ann born Nov 2. Sitter's Auto Parts announces 6 PM closing Mondays to Fridays. Don Fleming of Forest City visits Washington. Keasa Willits wedding at Presbyterian church in Davenport. Governor Wilson appoints 146 Iowa physicians and dentists to medical advisory boards for selective service induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. ©. Willits
Harve Wilson
Donald Bell
Marilyn
T. R. Phillips
Keasa Willits
Daven
R. H. Willits
Des Moines
Presbyterian Church
Davenport
George Wilson
Iowa
A. Keith Crow
J. Peane
Bh Bluteman
Washington
Hospital notices and births in Washington area
Darlene Uare was dismissed this morning. Mrs J R Leichty was dismissed for home on 4 Pleasant route 6. Mrs Leonard Leichty Mount nt route 6 admitted this afternoon for an appendectomy. Mr and Mrs William McGill 620 North Avenue D are parents of a son born this morning at 8 64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Uare
Washington
J. R. Leichty
Pleasant
Leonard Leichty
Mount Nt
William McGill
North Avenue D
Cardinals Fall to Centerville in Lopsided Na tional Jam
Norris leads Cardinals with 17 points as Centerville Maroons sprint to a 68 35 victory on Centerville court. Center Morris and teammates Middleton Jones propel Maroons with strong first half. Cards struggle after losing Gingerich Thrapp and Dea to fouls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Maroon
Marvin Gingerich
Charlie Thrapp
Frank Dea
Norbert Norris
Cardinals
Johnny Morris
Cardinal
Morris
Norris
West Chester
Bob Middleton
Oscar Jones
Maroons
John King
Brimmett
Bill Edmondson
Hills Finke
PVP
Washington
Norval Norria
Edmondson
Yeers
Finke
Sarat
Gingerich
Wiedenaad
Bill Longer
Wiley Hartzell
Simpeon
Meteor Landing on Private Ground Cites Immovable Earth Rule
A court ruling discusses meteors as immovable parts of the earth, movable only by human action, and notes the lack of defined rules for such cases while aligning conclusions with general law to advance substantial justice. The text references a precedent about a meteor using ground as a landing field.
Army plane crash near Campbellaburg kills two flyers
From Chanute Field Illinois an army plane that took off at 6:45 p m yesterday crashed near Campbellaburg Kentucky. The two dead are Lt Gordon V Milner of Flint Michigan the pilot and Staff Sergeant Owen F Cecil of the Texas National Guard. The craft disappeared after failing to return by 3 a m today with its fuel exhausted. The flight aimed to add flight hours and landings were restricted to the base field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanute Field
Rantoul
Dee
Campbellaburg
Gordon V. Milner
Flint
Mich
Owen FE. Cecil
Texas National Guard
Home Management Lessons Presented at J. Knotek Home
Eighteen Jackson township women attended an all day Home Management session at Mrs. Joe Knotek’s home. Mrs. Pearl Whisler led the first lesson on a farm family situation and solutions, Mrs. E Ray Bell spoke on the consumer in a changing world, and Mrs. Knotek led the third lesson on consumer problems at market with discussions on brand names and advertising impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Jackson Township
Joe Knotek
Pearl Whisler
Ray Bell
Italian Shake-Up Sends Bastico to Dodecanese Posts
Rome reports the resignation of Count De Vecchi as governor of the Dodecanese islands and the appointment of Gen Ettore Bastico to succeed him. Bastico, 64, veteran of the Spanish Civil War and other campaigns, will oversee the eastern Mediterranean role as Italy strengthens its position amid the Greece war.
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Here
Rome
U.pe
Italy
Dodecanese Islands
Cesare Maria DeVeccht
Ettore Bastico
Count de Vecchi
Greece
Bastico
DeVecchi
Turkey
Mediterranean
Ubaldo Soddu
Sebastiano Pascha
Albania
Badoglio
Four Drivers Licensed After State Exam
Four individuals earned driving licenses in yesterday’s state highway patrol examinations. Karl C. Monson and Lee McCall of Crawfordville, Loren Griffith of Kalona, and Robert Keyser of Washington received licenses. one instruction permit was issued and seventy-eight chauffeurs renewed for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl C. Monson
Lee McCall
Crawfordville
Loren Griffith
Kalona
Robert Keyser
Washington
Cyclones and Cyclonettes Split Games at Mt Union
At Mt Union, Crawfordsville teams faced Mt Union Thursday evening. The girls were defeated 38 to 14 while the boys secured a 10 to 9 victory with Angus Moore of Mt Pleasant officiating as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Dec
Cyclones
Cyclonettes
Mt. Union
Angus Moore
Mt. Pleasant Wits
Ainsworth Tigers Triumph Over Pleasant Lawn on Home Floor
The Ainsworth Tigers defeated Pleasant Lawn 38 to 23 at home. The junior Hi team plus seconds beat Pleasant Lawn reserves 21 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Tigers
Pleasant Lawn
Mrs Dell Walker Heads to Edmonds Texas for Weeks
Mrs Dell Walker left this morning for Edmonds Texas to spend a few weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs O Fr Dawson and her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Myron Schwartz. She accompanied her brother Walter Dawson who had been visiting here with the Walker family and with a sister and family in Manchester for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Walker
Edmonds
Texas
O. Fr. Dawson
Myron Schwartz
Walter Dawson
Walker
Manchester
Furniture for sale and visiting relatives in Ainsworth
Mrs. Anna Mays residence advertises furniture for sale at 254 38 MT. Howard McElwain of Denver visits his father Al McElwain and sister in Ainsworth. The McElwain family previously lived on South Iowa Avenue and Al has been in the area in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mays
Howard McElwain
Denver
Colo
al McElwain
Ainsworth
Washington
McElwain
South
Iowa Avenue
Beizian mare found for sorrel Sorrells favorite at Christmas
A four year old sorrel mare with light tail and mane is found to work with the sorrells in Dewey. Christmas cheer arrives for Beverly Shally at home with Grandparents Prebyl and parents. Beverly notes the stovepipe must come down so Santa can enter as holiday plans unfold. Mrs Knotek recalls Thanksgiving in Jacksonville with daughter June Arlene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Adolpn Shaila
Grandpa
Grandma Prebyl
Beverly Shally
MacMurray
Joe Knotek
Jacksonville
June Arlene
Girte
Johannesburg Buys 6000 Automobiles in Year End
Johannesburg South Africa reports purchasing 6000 automobiles in the year ending June 30, reflecting a major fleet expansion and likely impact on local transportation and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
December Birthdays Bring Cheer Despite Christmas Hue
The note smiles at December birthdays while noting Christmas closeness. It highlights festive wishes and seasonal timing for celebrations amid the approaching holiday.
Local Residents Named On Today’s List
Pat Swit of Pleasant Hill community Jimmy Astley Mrs Lucille Clark Walter Starr Ernestine Knepp all of Washington and Mrs Carrie Carter Crawfordville appear on today’s list of names in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Swit
Pleasant Hill
Jimmy Astley
Lucille Clark
Walter Starr
Ernestine Knepp
Washington
Carrie Carter
Crawfordaville
Phillips Couple Celebrates Thirty-First Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Philips observe their thirty first wedding anniversary today marking over three decades of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ray Philips
Birthday Anniversaries Noted for Local Children
Several children celebrate birthdays today including Edward Lauber age 11 son of Mr and Mrs Vets Lauber. Duane Finke age 10 son of Mr and Mrs Earl Finke of Crawfordsville. Mary Florence Lemley age 6 daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Lemley. Phyllis Jean Stransky age 5 daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Stransky Pilot Grove. Jane and Jack Pauls twins age 12 children of Mr and Mrs George Pauls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lauber
Vets Lauber
Duane Finke
Earl Finke
Crawfordsville
Mary Florence Liomley
Earl Lemley
Phyllis Jean Stransky
Marion Stratisky
Pilotburg
Jane
Jack Pauls
Mrs
George Pauls
Tomorrow’s honorees include wedding anniversary pair
Tomorrow’s list features Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stransky celebrating a wedding anniversary and a group of birthday celebrants on Sunday. Included are Mrs. Francis Haney of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Vanl Snakenberg along with Ronald Keiper and Darlene Krotz of Ainsworth. Also listed are Charles Cronestnd Orval Campbell and Willard Patterson of Wellman Route 4. Louise Chloe Wilcox turns eight Sunday, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stransky
Francis Haney
Cedar Rapids
Vanl Snakenberg
Ronald Keiper
Darlene Krotz
Ainsworth
Charles Crone
Orval Campbell
Willard Patterson
Wellinan
Louise Chloe Wilcox
Gauthier
Mrs
Lyle Wilcox
Oscar Bjork Excited to Celebrate Three Quarter Century Club
Oscar Bjork, a longtime member of the Three Quarter Century club, will be honored tomorrow in a local observance marking his milestone. Community members are invited to join the celebration and congratulate Bjork on reaching this historic age milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bjork
Overheating Cheese Affects Texture In Cooking
Overheating cheese hardens proteins and makes it stringy. When blending with other ingredients melt cheese at a low temperature and avoid cooking it.
Keeping a Old Cake Rethinking Frosting and Filling
A cake several days old can regain freshness with a filling and new icing. Add a creamy caramel nut or fruit filling to white yellow or spice cake and frost with white icing. If old frosting is hard remove it and apply a fresh icing.
Social Calendar Listings Across Clubs and Meetings
Community groups in West Chester and surrounding areas schedule Christmas exchanges donations and potlucks. Highlights include literature, Baptist and missionary societies, Pythian Sisters events, and multiple women's clubs arranged through January at local churches and halls. RSVP and donation details provided by organizers for each event.
Mrs. Schwartz Hostess for Rural Woman's Club Meeting
Mrs. Glenn Schwartz hosted nine Rural Woman's Club members for a regular Thursday afternoon meeting. The session included a business meeting and entertainment by Mrs. Lloyd Alliman. Refreshments followed and Alliman will host the next gathering on December 19 with a Christmas exchange and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Schwartz
Rural Woman's Club
Lloyd Alliman
Pythian Sisters at West Chester Elect Officers
The West Chester Pythian Sisters will elect officers at a meeting next Tuesday at 7 PM in the hall. An oyster supper and a Christmas gift exchange will follow, and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
West Chester
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Binney Selected for ISU Concert Band Cornet Section
Richard Binney an agricultural engineering sophomore from Washington is chosen for the cornets in the Iowa State College concert band. Directors Alg in and Edgar announced the band roster as the group plans campus concerts and a seven day spring tour to Missouri Kansas and Arkansas. The season opened with a swing concert on December six.
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Ames
Iowa
Richard Binney
Iowa State College
Washington
Algin
Edgar
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Meeting of Jolly Troopers at H Wagner Home
Mrs. Howard Wagner entertained the Jolly Troopers at their regular afternoon meeting Thursday. Members hemmed tea towels and did needlework, with a Christmas gift exchange. Refreshments were served with help from several hostsesses. sixteen members attended along with two guests and nine children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wagner
Jolly Troopers
Beverly Miller
Donna Bain
Don Gardner
Larry Bain
Jerry En
Knight Warner
Club Meeting With Mrs Geroé Held Near Riverside
Mrs Guy Gerot hosted the S and C club at her rural south of Riverside home on Thursday with six members and six guests. Prizes went to Mrs Charles Schnoebe ren and Mrs Earnest Bowman after guessing games. Refreshments closed the afternoon. next gathering is the club's annual Christmas party hosted by Mrs Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Gerot
S and C Club
Riverside
Thu
Charles Schnoeberen
Earnest Bowman
Elaub
Bowman
Presbyterian church fundraiser and bazaar announced
A church notices tourkey dinner this Saturday at 11 A M with refreshments after a roof repair work and community bazaar at the Presbyterian Church 26202. Proceeds go to refurbish the building.
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Tourkey
Dee
Presbyterian Church
Lincoln P. T. A. gives program and supper at gym
Lincoln P T A members held a box supper and program in the school gymnasium. Contests and a sequence of acts followed, including piano solo by Mrs Oakley Payne and readings by Mrs Darrell Ross. Frank Macon auctioned the boxes and dancing followed to Philco radio music loaned by Scott Furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln P.T.A
Oakley Payne
D. C. Barrett
Harry Sizer
Darrell Ross
Frank Macon
Philco
P.T.A
Scott Furniture Store
Alma Hearne Missionary Society Christmas Meeting
The Alma Hearne Missionary Society will hold its Christmas meeting next Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. K. C. Keagy with Lillian Minick as assistant hostess. A supper at 6 15 p m is planned and Ruth Flood will lead the evening lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society
K. C. Keagy
Lillian Minick
Ruth Flood
Doreas Society to Meet Tuesday for December Gathering
The Doreas society will hold its December meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 in the home of Mrs Clarence Miller at 1009 East Main street. A Christmas gift exchange and mite box opening are planned with a donation for the Horleton orphanage. Attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. M. McConaughy
Orphans Home
Hi. McCleery
K. P. Hall
Squire
West Chester Pythian Sisters
J. White
Doreas Society
Clarence Miller
Main Street
Alma Hearne
East Main Street
Horleton
Presbyterian Aid Ladies Meet in Church Session
Presbyterian Ladies Aid society held a Friday business meeting in the church. Mrs May opeegardner led the devotional service followed by prayer. President Mrs Fred J L Moore conducted the business session with reports from committees. The group voted to donate proceeds to a local cause and preparations for refreshments, tugus and dinner were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
May «Opeegardner
Fred J L. Moore
Meads Entertain at Bridge Party
Dean and Mrs Harland W Mead hosted a bridge gathering at their home last evening. Four tables competed with prizes won by Mr and Mrs Harry Simpson and Mr and Mrs Claude Tucker. Red and white Christmas decorations complemented the refreshments after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Harland W Mead
Harry Simpson
Claude Tucker
Paster Than Century Jim Weaver Breaks 100 MPH Barrier
Jim Weaver, reputedly the first person to travel faster than 100 miles an hour, achieved this record in an ice boat in 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Weaver
G H M Club Meal At Parcell Home
The G H M club held a cooperative turkey dinner at the Parcell home Thursday. Mrs. Wiley assisted as hostess while guests enjoyed red and green decor, cafeteria service, a gift exchange, and pinochle with prizes awarded to Marilyn Cook and Scott Wilcox. January meeting planned at Mrs. Max Cook's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murravy Smoth
Lem Munson
Munson
Thy
Marilyn Cook
Cook
Scott Wilcox
Wraha
Max Cook
Prairie Flower Mission Plans All Day Meeting
The Prairie Flower Missionary society announces an all day meeting and potluck dinner next Thursday at Mrs Eva Mouser's home. Christmas cuts exchange will feature. Co hostess is Mrs Rolland Benson with Mrs Newt Benson and Mrs Rene Warner in charge of the program. Lunch calls for each member to bring a dish to pass, sandwiches and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleur-de-lis
P. B. Babcock
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Eva Mouser
Walnut Women's Club
Harry Wentworth
Brighton
Rolland Benson
Mouser
Newt Benson
Rene Warner
Officers Elected in Missionary Group
Officers were elected at a Methodist Women's Missionary meeting held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Leo Hoover. Mrs. EF. 8. Hebner was named leader with Mrs. Mary Genkinger as assistant leader. treasurer is Mrs. W. R. Gross and secretary Mrs. W. F. Bickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Odd Fellows Hall
Lucille Freybler
Muscatine
Khebekah
Leona Kos
Noble Grand
Edna Wacenknecht
Bernice Lee
Gold
Leo Hoover
Hebner
Mary Genkinger
Jeader
W. R. Gross
W. F. Bickel
F. R. Mauthe
T. F. Barker
A. Anderson
Snowball Social Club Plans Potluck and Gift Exchange
The Snowball Social Club will meet next Wednesday at Mrs. Glenn Knupp’s home for a potluck dinner and Christmas gift exchange. The hostess will provide meat and potatoes, and members unable to attend should send their gifts for the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McBride
Sunshine Community Club
Don Wylie
West Chester
Methodist Wommen’s Society
Pansy Hill Club
Sam Sigafoose
Carrie Mayhew
Stewart P.T.A
Stewart School
Glenn Knapp
Rosemary Club
P. F. Whisler
Glenn Knupp
Kolah Club Holds Annual Christmas Dinner
Twenty members and families gathered at Mrs. Bessie Wean's home for the Kolah Club annual Christmas dinner. Special guests included Mrs. Frank Heingman and daughters Marjorie and Mrs. Mable Harland and her daughter Barbara from California. The cooperative meal featured two long tables with evergreen decorations and pine cone place favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
Bessie Wean
Frank Heingman
Marjorie
Mable Harland
Barbara
California
New Sharon
Heineman
Clayde Knapp
Steve Crawford
John Cherry
Charles Palmer
Wead
Methodist Society to Meet December 11 in West Chester
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at West Chester Methodist Church will gather Wednesday afternoon December 11. All community women are invited. Refreshments led by chairwoman Mrs Harry Kleese and assistants, with devotional by Mrs Ida Hough and program by Mrs George Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Woman's Society of Christian Service
West Chester Methodist Church
Harry Kleese
Troy Caraner
Be Coffey
Dove Grinstead
Abbie Loyer
Dave Mutter
Ida 4 Hough
George Pennington
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John Braunshausen
M. Hollinger
Dechi
Charles Mayo
Americas
Washa
Wood
Packwood
Fredam
Merie Gallagher
Philadelphia
Pear
Mia Ann
Gallagher
W. J. Gallagher
Sitter
Sadee McAvoy
Kansas City
Baxter
J. Wm. Palmer
Zoi Bood
Don Fleming
Forest City
Fred Downing
Downing
American Legion
Americaniam
Frank Miles
Washington Dairy
Barbers Tee
Cubs
Armours
Ric Daniels
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Mangolds
Wee Bears
Ewe
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Tus
Big Ten
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Lee Holland
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Ll L. Little Ee
J Stewart
John Lee
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J. Knotek
Mrs. Dewey Weeks
Homemaker
George Foster
Perce Whisler
Homer Birney
Rennie Dawson
Vince Marek
Verne Moss
George Horn
Ed Gallagher
BE. Mayell
Louis Herak
John Herak
Jay Sojka
John Knotek
Dwight Hoyle
Everette Stewart
Walter Trown
Dewey Weeks
Gladge Stalder
Salem School
Mia
George Zeek
Jerry
Columbus Junction
Divide
Victor
Ainsworth FG
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Dd. Edmondson
Conry
Walker Aa
Pearson Ee
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Plan Pie Social
Laurene Putnam
Kate Ingram
Tree and Candy
Cloyce Horsey
Karl Nicola
Thelma Horsey
Eliza Brock
Inez Schneider
Odd Fellows
Jaint
Effie Murdock
Munscntine
Perry
Besse Harvey Maude Sehmoeller
Vrsnce Klinebere
Blanche Robertson
Homer Stephen
W. J. Shannon
George Clapper
Baptist Young Women's Missionary Society
Eri. H. Messer
Madison — Street
Masonic Temple
Grace Shaw
Mrs. Schwartz
Binney IN
Ambm Hand
H. Wagner
A.H.H. Missionary Society
Presbyterian Aid
Meads
G.H.M. Club
Parcell Home
Prairie Flower Mission
Snowball
Methodist Society
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