Local Flight Activity and Community Notes in Washington
Local cross country flyers H E Rheinsilmitt of Burlington and Cy rus Johnson Jr of Pella buzzed into Washington airport on Thursday in a Piper J 3 and a Taylor craft. Fried chicken dinner at Knauss lunch room Sunday. Lt D Harris of Cape Girardeau Mo flew in from Memphis and stayed with his in law's family, later joining them to Waterloo. Needlefast Christmas trees promote early orders from Oetjen's. Bob Fish, a GI student with Washington Flying service, logged his first solo in a Piper J 3. Dr A C Peterson, veterinarian, has a new office building at 105 East Third. William Vitense of Tipton and Don Armstrong hosted dinner and celebrated Armstrongs wedding anniversary. The Circle Arrow Retailer notes Ken Peters entry in the Fall Festival parade and Western Auto parade entry driven by Dean Goff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Rheinsilmitt
Burlington
Cyrus Johnson, Jr
Pella
Circle Arrow
Western Auto Company
Ken Peter
Western Auto
Dean Goff
Washington
Hospital admissions and dismissals report
At the Hospital Guy Cole, 400 W Washington St, admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient. Mrs Robert Scranton, S Taylor Ave, admitted this morning for minor surgery and will be discharged tomorrow. Mrs Ella Salterberg, E Harrison St, admitted this morning as a medical patient. Dismissals today include Mrs Charles Friese, Route Three, Mrs Jack Popejoy and son of Pleasant Alaim, Mrs Dean Gipple and son of Columbus Junction, George Kaska of Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Cole
W. Washington Sr
Robert Scranton
S. Taylor Ave
Ella Salterberg
E. Harrison Sr
Ottumwa Tops Demons 50 to 36 Amid Fouls Frenzy
Ottumwa high school defeated Washington 50 to 36 in a Little Six clash marked by 63 personal fouls. Washington starters were ejected early and only Dick Vacha reached eight points for the Demons while Ottumwa used reserve players to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa High School
Washington
Waldo Geiger
Buzz Graham
Iowa City
Ottumwa
Dick Vacha
Demons
Little Six
Noonan
Wayne Marshall
Otumwa
Washington Subs
Dick Dodder
Ara Marshall
Dick Paul
Vacha
Clayton
Burgason
Kalona and Keota Open Ke-Wash League With Wins
Kalona defeats West Chester 34 to 26 as L Gingerich leads Kalona with 12 points and Junior Bauer adds nine for West Chester. Keota wins 35 to 32 at Wellman with Wilson scoring 18 for Wellman and Fosdick 12 for Keota. North English tops Richland 26 to 16 as Wine scores six for North English. Williamsburg beats Brighton 31 to 16 at Williamsburg to finish the first week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Keota
North English
Williamsburg
West Chester
Chester
L. Gingerich
Junior Bauer
Wellman
Wilson
Fosdick
Richland
Wine
Hoekstra
Brighton
Master Swine Producers Named in Iowa for 1946
Twenty five Iowa swine producers were named master swine producers for 1946 by FE L Quaife Iowa State College extension swine specialist and the Iowa swine producers association with WHO radio. The honorees include R E Lee Aldrich Jr Belmond Paul A Collins Rock Rapids Max Dolmage Victor Nathan Frederick Corning Melvin Hasselbusch Clarence Julius Hoyer Hampton Henry L Kling Kellogg John H Kohl Lisbon Bernard Laurel New Hampton Don Maxwell Washington Theodore Miller Ayrshire Fech Bros Lamont N L Peterson Havelock Fred Radloff and Son Garner J F Rosenbaum Ossian Leon Sauter Manson J P Schnack DeWitt B F Schroeder Ruthven Frank Schroeder and Son Odebolt John F Shetler Wellman D G Southard Clarion Lynn Thompson Clarion Lester Tinnermeier Newon Amos Wagner Arthur Wagner Eagle Grove and William Wirt Burlington. The group will be honored at a Swine Producers banquet tonight sponsored by WHO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
FE. L. Quaife
Iowa State College Extension
Iowa Swine Producers Association
R. E. Lee Aldrich, Jr
Belmond
Paul A. Collins
Rock Rapids
Max Dolmage
Victor
Nathan Frederick
Corning
Melvin Hasselbusch
Clarence
Julius Hoyer
Hampton
Henry L. Kling
Kellogg
John H Kohl
Lisbon
Bernard Laurel
New Hampton
Don Maxwell
Washington
Theodore Miller
Ayrshire
Fech Bros
Lamont
N. L. Peterson
Havelock
Fred Radloff
Garner
J. F. Rosenbaum
Ossian
Leon Sauter
Manson
J. P. Schnack
DeWitt
B. F. Schroeder
Ruthven
Frank Schroeder
Qdebolt
John F. Shetler
Wellman
D. G. Southard
Clarion
Lynn Thompson
Lester Tinnermeier
Newon
Amos Wagner
Arthur Wagner
Eagle Grove
William Wirt
Burlington
Speer Burial Set for Sunday at Sherman’s Funeral Home
Funeral services for J. M. Speer are announced for Sunday at 1 30 PM at Sherman’s funeral home with Rev. Trevelyn E. White and Dr. F. W. Eastwood assisting. Burial will be in the family lot at Evergreen cemetery in Fairfield. Speer was a Presbyterian church member in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Speer
Sherman
Trevelyn E. White
F. W. Eastwood
New London
Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield
Mr. Speer
Presbyterian Church
Hotel fire claims over a hundred lives in catastrophe
An early report details a devastating hotel blaze with more than 100 dead and many injured. Rosita, an elevator operator, alerted the night manager. donors answer urgent blood appeals as authorities search morgues for missing relatives including Patsy Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosita
Red Cross
Georgia
Marvin Griffin
Bainbridge
Patsy
Peachtres Street
Conner Rowan
Special Party Marks 25-Year Rebekah Lodge Members
A 25 year member special party for Rebekah Lodge honored 17 of 39 eligible members after the business session. Mrs Myral Smith chaired the meeting as four new members received the Rebekah degree. Officers for six months were elected including Mrs Ernest Miller noble grand and Mrs G A Reinert vice grand. Plans for a Jan 8 joint installation with the Odd Fellows were made. A corsage was given to Mrs L L Thompson for over 40 years of membership. A table of white and silver decor with an anniversary cake highlighted the event. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Myral Smith
Noble Grand
Rebekah
Ernest Miller Noble
G. A Reinert
Oral Mayo
M. D. Lee
Carl Hancher
Paul Harvey
Clive Gray
Odd Fellows
L. L. Thompson
Ralph Beck
Carrie Norman
Reinert
Miller
Ed Sorrell
Robertson Family Plans Florida Visit and Local Notices
Iowa City residents Mr and Mrs George Robertson plan an over Sun visit at Harold Johnson and Dr T M Mast homes before leaving next week for Florida for a weeks vacation. Water Rent due at city clerk office with 10 percent discount if paid by December 10. Claudia Diana Tinnes born in Rock Island weighing seven pounds ten ounces at St Anthony hospital. Claudia’s paternal grandparents are Nick Tinnes of Valley community. Dr M H Sartor office closing December 9 until further notice. Roast turkey dinner Sunday at The Pines priced 1.25. Don Maxwell and son Dick weekend in Cole with Minnie Kimberley. Des Moines business trip for Lloyd Scott. Mango of Burlington en route to Mason City via Rock Island airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robertson
Janet Sue
Karl
Iowa City
Harold Johnson
T. M. Mast
Robertson
Mr Johnson
Florida
Walter Kyle
Rock Island
Kyles
Claudia Diana Tinnes
Cloyee Tinnes
Claudia
St. Anthony Hospital
Nick Tinnes
Valley
Pianos sensitive to heat cold and moisture changes
Pianos are sensitive to extreme heat or cold and to sudden changes in moisture and dryness. Place a piano away from heating units outside walls and windows. In high humidity areas an electric light bulb inside the case can provide heat to control moisture.
Gold Salvage Strike At Chicago Instrument Plant
Three to four times yearly a gold salvage occurs at a Chicago instrument plant where chips of precious metal are recovered from machines producing gold plate tips caps clips and barrels for pens and pencils. Female workers sweep gold from the floor and retrieve embedded pieces from tar paper flooring, saving the firm about 75 thousand dollars annually in precious metal. In 1946 company gold costs are projected at 3 percent million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Girl
Prunes with Port Form a Unique Dessert Dish
A simple fruit dessert uses prunes bathed in sweet port wine. Add several tablespoons of port to cooked prunes, chill, then serve in compote dishes. Sugar is unnecessary as the port provides natural sweetness and a refined note.
Past Matrons Club Gift Exchange News
Past Matrons Club held a cooperative dinner with 22 members and guests. Mrs O E Schmitt presided over the business meeting and officers for the new year were elected: Mrs Ernest Salladay president, Mrs Bagge vice president, Mrs Paul Snakenberg secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Bagge
George McDaniel
O. E. Schmitt
Ernest Salladay
Bagge
Paul Snakenberg
J. E. Kunath
Texas
Study Group Elects Miss Klein Leader
The December Emma C. Anderson Mission Study group met yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church. Elizabeth Klein led with Mrs. Walter Smith serving as devotional leader. Mrs. Fred Miller and Mrs. George Brinton taught the lesson. Officers elected for the new year include Miss Klein as leader, Mrs. Fred Mauthe as assistant leader, and Mrs. R. H. Hampshe as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Anderson
Methodist Church
Elizabeth Klein
Walter Smith
Fred Miller
George Brinton
Miss Klein
Fred Mauthe
R. H. Hampshe
Women's Guild Christmas Meeting at St Pauls Church
The St Pauls Women's Guild met after noon with 26 members eight children and three guests present. Mrs Florence Augustine led the Christmas service reading by Alice Finke and prayers by Mrs Bernice Arnold. Miss Finke chaired the business session reports given and officers elected. The guild pledged 10 to the Sister Kenny fund packed Christmas boxes sent to Wayne Witthoft and William Finke. A social hour followed with a gift exchange and seasonally themed refreshments provided by Mrs Arnold Martha Griffin Mrs Tillie Lanning Mrs Kate Schmidt and Mrs Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Women’s Guild
Florence Augustine
Alice Finke
Bernice Arnold
Miss Finke
Guild
Sister Kenny
Wayne Witthoft
William Finke
Arnold
Martha Griffin
Tillie Lanning
Kate Schmidt
Augustine
Ruth Nichol Society Hosts December Meeting
Mrs John Owen and Mrs J Owen co hosted in the former home for the Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church. President Mrs Cloyce Stewart led nine members at roll call as guest speaker Margaret Cowden, Iran mission worker on furlough, shared work in the mission school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Owen
Jay Brewer
Ruth Nichol
Cloyce Stewart
Stewart
Oscar Lane
Neill Trotman
Margaret Cowden
Iran
Heating Innovation One Wet Base Boiler Installations
The wet base boiler circulates water under the ash pit and can be safely installed on a combusti ble floor. In basementless homes it is often placed on a wooden floor in a utility room or kitchen.
Stain Removal Tip for Aluminum Pans
Dark stains on aluminum pans can be removed with a dilute acid like vinegar. Fill the pan with equal parts vinegar and water and bring to a boil to help lift stains.
Calendar of club meetings and community social events
Notices list weekly gatherings from Monday to Thursday including Bible department at public library 2:30 p.m. evening division hostesses co hosted by Mrs T A Michels et al. Booster club Lincoln school supper 6:30 p.m. Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m. initiation and business Merry Makers and Christmas exchanges Shrine and church groups with meals gifts and exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
T. A. Michels
Helen Levis
Elizabeth Irwin
H. J. Richardson
Lincoln School
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Ann Judson Circle
T. J. Pease
American Home Dept
Cloyce- Stewart
Harry Sowden
White Elephant Exchange
L. C. Willits
Alma Hearne Holland
Clifford Freel
Rosemary Club
Shirley Augustine
H. H. McCleery
H. McCleery
Lincoln P.T.A
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Soc
Gordon Sherman
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church, Co. D. of A
K. C. Hall
Wayne Knapp
Sunshine Community Club
Marion Sheets
Good Will Club
Frank Mayhew
Entertains Friends At a Bridge Party
Mrs. A. C. Peterson entertained last evening at her home on South Fourth avenue with a bridge party. Four tables played bridge. prize winners were Mrs. N. E. Young, Mary Welch and Mrs. W. G. Eldridge. Out of town guest was Mrs. R. A. Hender of Kalona. The hostess served two courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Peterson
South Fourth Avenue
N. E. Young
Mary Welch
W. G. Eldridge
R. A. Hender
Kalona
West Chester C O C class elects new officers at meeting
The West Chester Methodist church C O C class elected officers for the new year during a Thursday gathering. Mrs Ira Hough was chosen president with Mrs A Van Rump as vice president and Mrs Ed Testroet as secretary treasurer. The group read Luke 2 and sang Joy to the World. A White Cross collection raised 25 cents per member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Stewart
C.O.C
West Chester
Ira Hough
A. Vanrump
Ed Testroet
Readers Digest
Life Magazine
Testroet
Delong
Peggy
Linda Stewart
Lafe Stout
Merle Eckels
Homemakers Luncheon Teaches Gracious Family Meals
Marion township homemakers met yesterday at Mrs. Glenn Thompson's home with Ruth Foster presenting Gracious Family Meals. Twenty one members attended including Mrs. Rollo and Martha from Enid Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Glenn Thompson
Rollo
Martha
Enid
Okla
Steve Wolfer
Ruth Foster
Thompson
Wolfer
Clark Wagner
EL. L Rouse
Miss Foster
Kathryn Flynn
Pinochle Party At Temple For O E 8
Four tables played pinochle Thursday afternoon at the Order of Eastern Star party in the Masonic temple. Mrs. Della Miller won high score with Mrs. Will Sheetz taking low. Hostess committee members Mrs. C. G. Sehmoller and Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck served refreshments with evergreen and Christmas ornaments. The next meeting is December 19 featuring a Christmas gift exchange and seasonal decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Della Miller
Will Sheetz
C. G. Sehmoller
Claude Rhodebeck
Eggs: Rich in vitamins and minerals for daily health
Eggs provide valuable nutrients and health protection when added to the daily diet. Each egg contributes protein vitamins and minerals supporting good nutrition and wellbeing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sbke
Wolf’s Flower
Knauss
D. Harris
Cape Girardeau Mo
Memphis
Tenn
L. R. Baker
Mr. Harris
Waterloo
Oetjen’s
W. Monroe
Bob Fish
The
Washington Flying Service
East Third
William Vitense
Tipton
Don Armstrong
Diane
Armstrong
Lemmon
Jewelry East Side Square
Marshall
Bill Kelsey
Toate
Kelsey
Kaiser Ottumwa
Clayvon
Erland
Hemmersley
Long
Lodwick
Clark
Freshour
Pixley Ee
Ferguson
Anderson
Harper
Phillips Pence
Buckley
Black
Free
Ase Nrestaas
Hudson
Selix, & Mae
Hammersley Es
Rugg
Musgrovers
Long Kittrell Wee
van Fleet
Smith
Brock
Schmitt
Crandall
Carter
Kleese
Tanner
Karll
Hotle
Stone
Waggoner
Nicola & Harmon
North Side Square
Washington County
City Clerk
M. H. Sartor
C. A. Pratt
Jeffferson City
R. B. Pratt
Harry Miller
the Pines
Mrs
Cole
Minnie Kimberley
Lloyd Scott
Des Moines
E. 7Th St
M. Mango
Mason City
Women’s Guild
Ruth Nichol Society
J. Owen
Florence Brown
Samere
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society and Families
Richard Scott
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
C. C. Reeves
Merle Booth
S. Hough
Thompson Home
Temple
O.E
Klein
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