Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Honoring Local Veterans
Rev and Mrs F J Oetjen hosted a Sunday turkey dinner at 1102 East Washington honoring their sons Victor and Arlo recently discharged from the armed services. Attendees included Mrs Victor Oetjen Pekin Illinois Mrs Arlo Oetjen Albert Lea Minnesota and several Oetjen relatives and Os Kal osa resident Walter Peterson. St James Church party scheduled for Monday at 108 p.m. Also L A Warren and daughter Judy visited from Oelwein to see Rev Hehner ill two months. Oral Mayo hosts family pre Christmas dinner with relatives from Scotia Wayland Monticello Cedar Falls Sioux City and Osage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Ooetjen
East Washington
Victor
Arlo
Armed Services
Victor Oetjen
Pekin
Arlo Oetjen
Albert Lea
Minn
C. A. Otto
Wauwautosa
Wis
Walter Oetjen
Ronald and
David
Walter Peterson
Oskaloosa
Oral Mayo
Maurice Mayo
Scotia, N. Y
Claude Randall
Wayland
Ruth Bender
Monticello
Charles Mayo
Cedar Falls
W .S. Mayo
Cadets Arrive for Pre-Flight School at Naval Air Station
A flotilla of 650 cadets arrived at Ottumwa Friday as the first group toward 1,500 cadets planned for pre-flight training at the naval air station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Naval Air Station
Cleaning a Metal Lamp Base with Wax Rub
A simple method to clean metal lamp bases is to apply a thin wax coat and let it stand briefly, then rub off with a soft dry cloth to restore shine and remove grime.
Hospital Tonsillectomies and Admissions Reported
At the hospital John Cruise of 812 West Monroe Street and Patsy Pohren of route one underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs. D W Harvey of 417 South Iowa Avenue was admitted as a medical patient. Dismissals included Mrs. Charles Bush and daughter Wellman, Mrs. Edward Petratt and son Brighton, Mrs. James Pacha and son Brighton, and Mrs. Earl Booth of route four along with Al Huber of West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cruise
West
Monroe Street
Patsy Pohren
Route One
D. W. Harvey
South
Iowa Avenue
Charles Bush
Wellman
Edward Petratt
Brighton
James Pacha
Earl Booth
Route Four
al Huber
West Chester
Demons Win Narrow Opening League Contest
Washington high school Demons edged Mt. Pleasant 38 to 36 to start the Little Six season. Poor health left Washington short-handed yet they outplayed the hosts with better passing and footwork but connected on few shots. Joe Sweet led Washington with six field baskets, and Jack Pauls added 11 points before fouls hurt Wayne Marshall and Wayne Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Washington High School Demons
Demons
Washington Boys
Joe Sweet
Washington
Jack Pauls
Joe
Wayne Marshall
Wayne Pratt
Import Soybeans Historical Arrival in the United States
Soybeans were first imported into the United States in 1804 marking an early milestone in agricultural exchange. This note places the crop's arrival in the context of early 19th century trade and farming development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sugar substitutes in peaches for freezing mix
Corn syrup or honey may substitute for up to 25 percent of the sugar when freezing peaches, providing a milder sweetness option.
High School Football Scores From Burlington to Mt. Pleasant
Little Six scores include Burlington 35 over Fairfield 24 Keokuk 28 over Muscatine 16 Ottumwa 87 over Ft. Madison 26 Washington 8 over Mt. Pleasant 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Fairfield
Keokuk
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Ft. Madison
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Richland Beats Chester 17 to 14 In Ke-Wash League
Richland defeated West Chester 17 14 in a Ken Wash league game as both teams battled illness. DeLong and Mitchell led scoring with seven points each while West Chester’s second team beat Richland 30 10. Keota topped Wellman 35 24 and Brighton crushed North English 46 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
West Chester
Chester
DeLong
Mitchell
Keota
Wellman
Wellman Boys
Swartzendruber
Aller
Brighton
Holiday Decorations Near Completion in Central Park
Washington park decorations are nearly finished after a delayed shipment from Wisconsin. Evergreen greens have arrived and will be installed in the next few days to complete the area around the fountain. Multicolored lights already adorn the fountain area and a large Christmas star crowns the display, with initial greenery placed last month in the park corners by the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wisconsin
Fountainin Central Park
Chamber of Commerce
Seventeen Die in Northwest C-47 Crash Near Billings
A C-47 army transport operated by Northwest Airlines crashed a half mile east of Billings airport early today. Seventeen people were killed and six injured. Pilot Capt. George D. Miller of St. Paul and co pilot Vernon Pfanatuea of Iowa died in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Montana
Northwest Airlines
George D. Miller
St. Paul
Atlantic
Vernon Pfanatuea
Iowa
Masons Elect Green New Lodge Master
At the annual election of the Washington lodge of Masons Merle Green was chosen master for the coming year. Ed Squire was elected senior warden. George Dare junior warden. George McDaniel re elected treasurer. A W Yara secretary. Installations set for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge of Masons
Merle Green
Ed Squire
George Dare
George McDaniel
A. W. Yara
Mortality Rate Gap Between U.S. Men and Women
The mortality rate among white Americans shows men have a higher death rate than women, reflecting a gender disparity in life expectancy within the population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United States
Ainsworth Methodist Church to Host South American Bishop
Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Herb Campbell as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a.m. on Good Reading. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Bishop Wesley of South America speaks Monday Dec 19 at 2 p.m. at the Ainsworth Methodist church for a four county missionary gathering. I Fiz, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Campbell
Bishop Wesley
South America
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Sunday Activities
Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday school at 19 a.m with Mrs Tha Wooley as superintendent Worship at 11 a.m with the sermon God Seeking the Lost Children Youth meeting at 6 20 a.m The County Ministerial Association meets at the church on Monday Dec 10 Ministers accompanied by their wives Ladies of the church to serve dinner Rev R M McCracken pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Sunday School
Tha Wooley
County Ministerial Association
R. M. McCracken
Methodist church services and events schedule
Sunday school at 9 a.m. Joseph Jones superintendent worship at 11 a.m. Youth groups at 6 30 p.m. Bishop Wesley to speak at Ainworth Methodist church Monday December 10 at 2 p.m. on South America missions Crawfordsville Methodists will attend Boy Scouts Monday 7 p.m. WECS Tuesday Bible study Thursday 7 30 p.m. Rev Howard F Ball pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jones
Bishop Wesley
Ainaworth Methodist Church
South America
Crawfordsville Methodists
Presbyterian Sunday School and Activities Schedule
Presbyterian Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. with H Whiting as superintendent. No preaching services. Willing Workers meet with Mrs. G Davis Tuesday afternoon. No pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Whiting
G. Davis
Miss Baumgardner and Max McGuire Wed in Cotter
Announcement of Gloria Baumgardner of Birmingham Alabama marrying Max McGuire son of Maud McGuire Cotter. Ceremony held Sunday December 2 at the Presbyterian parsonage Cotter officiated by Rev. W Allen. Bride previously in government work. They will live in Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Dee 7
Gloria Baumgardner
Birmingham
Ala
J. D. Baumegardner
Max McGuire
Maud McGuire
Cotter
Presbyterian Church
W. Allen
William Hendrickson
Everett Stapp
Mamie
Doyle Spears
Ray Spears
Miss Stapp
Cotter High School
Iowa Beauty Academy
Des Moines
Muscatine
Here
Health Unit Activities Week of December 10
The schedule lists a Monday session from 1 to 4 PM a child health conference at Welman Methodist church basement and a Friday X ray clinic from 1 to 4 PM in Dr Beice office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welman
Methodist Church
Faulty Pollination Cited in 1945 Apple Shortfall
A 1945 report links the light apple crop to faulty pollination alongside frost damage to blossoms, noting both factors reduced yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Elect Mrs. Baker New Noble Grand of Rebekah Lodge
Mrs. Howard Baker was elected noble grand of the Rebekah lodge at the regular meeting. Florence Augustine retired as noble grand. Other elected officers include Myral Smith vice grand and Oral Mayo recording secretary. Committees were named for Christmas program planning and a 25 cent gift exchange led by Martha Baker, Ernest Miller, and Helen Brown. Initiation is planned for the next meeting. Roy Stewart received a wool blanket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Baker
Rebekah Lodge
Florence Augustine
Myral Smith
Oral Mayo
M. D. Lee
Carl Hancher
Will Kos
Cloyce
Horsey
Lucy Knauss
Harold Walker
Earl Nicola
Carrie Norman
Charles Murdock
Leona Kos
Libby Musil
Floyd Murdock
St. Nick
Martha B Baker
Ernest Miller
Helen Brown
Fred D. Stewart
Cloyce Horsey
Roy Stewart
Esther Troxell
Frances Young
Claire Gray
Alice Brinning
Everett K. Barham
Edna Gardner
Hazel Hazlett
Mary Jugenheimer
Dorothy Kos
Joe Lang
Audrey Putman
Ways and Means Committee
Fred Kephart
Oxford
Elect Mrs Schmitt President of Club Dinner Meeting
Eighteen members attended the Past Matrons club dinner at the Masonic temple. In business session Mrs T A Flenner presided. A letter from Mrs J F Kunath in Texas was read. New officers elected: Mrs O E Schmitt president, Mrs Ernest Salladay vice president, Mrs Paul Snakenburg secretary-treasurer. Members closed with a Christmas gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
T. A. Flenner
J. F. Kunath
Texas
O. E. Schmitt
Ernest Salladay
Paul Snakenberg
Study Group Meets At Hampsher Home
The Emma C. Anderson Mission Study Group of the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. H. Hampsher. Officers for the new year include Elizabeth Klein as leader and Mrs. W. L. Alcorn as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Anderson
The
Methodist Church
R. H. Hampsher
Fred Mauthe
R. F. Shannon
Elizabeth Klein
W. L. Alcorn
J. E. Kunath
T. F. Barker
Veda Stryker
Pearl Whistler
Italy
World Outlook
R. H. Mahin
Emma Long
Mildred Canott and Keith Lemley Wed in Wellman
Mildred Canott daughter of Mr and Mrs John Canott and Keith Lemley son of Mr and Mrs L R Lemley married at the Methodist parsonage Washington on Saturday December 1 with Rev Fred Miller officiating. The couple will live on a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Mildred Canott
John Canott
Keith Lemley
L. R. Lemley
Washington
Fred Miller
Francis
Lemley
Mr. Lemley
Kalona High School
Kallsen
Sylvia Kallsen
South English
Wayne Lemley
St. John's Lutheran Church
Breiholz
Minnie Lemley
Wilter Kallsen
Martha Jessen
James Blasi
Pulaski, Iowa
Class Has Party With Betty Logan
Betty Logan entertained at a Christmas party in the Clarence Logan home. Nine girls from a Sunday school class of the United Presbyterian church attended with Mrs. R. J. Kleege as teacher. Mildred Stewart and Eleanor Huisman won prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Logan
Clarence Logan
United Presbyterian Church
R. J. Kleege
Mildred Stewart
Eleanor Huisman
Kleese
Stella Login
Joyce
Keping
Bob
Women's Missionary Society Meeting in Anderson Home
The United Presbyterian church women held an afternoon meeting at Mrs. Carrie Anderson's home with 15 members present. Devotions by Mrs. Walter Kyle on The Threshold of Light followed by Prayer by Clara late. A Sudan Ethiopia prayer cycle led by Mrs. J A Porter. Discussions on Africa Opportunity and Sacrifice included The Africans Are a Responsive People, A Laboratory of Education, and Education Is an Important Part of Mission Work. Fay Taylor spoke on temperance. Leta Glenn led the business. Treasurer reported 203.88 in bank offerings. A thank you note from Heel Kentucky was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
United Pesbyterian Church
Carrie Anderson
Msr
Walter Kyle
Clara
Sudan
Ethiopia
J. A. Porter
Africa
David MelLaughlin
Silas Ross
Fay Taylor
Temperance
Leta Glenn
Heel
Society
Ainsworth O. E. S Elects Officers
Ainsworth chapter of the Order of Eastern Star elected officers at the regular meeting Mrs Hugh Morris became worthy Matron Latimer Davia was named worthy patron Mrs Verona Nordyke associate matron Carl Atkinson associate patron Mrs O H K Thoma secretary Mrs Evie O Connor treasurer Mrs Wilma Hunt conductress and Mrs Gwendolyn Jones associate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Order of Eastern Star
Hugh Morris
Latimer Davia
Verona Nordyke
Carl Atkinson
O. H K. Thoma
Evie O'Connor
Wilma Hunt
Gwendolyn Jones
Petersons Host Welcoming Party At New Home
Dr and Mrs A C Peterson entertained last evening at their new home 701 South Fourth Avenue. About 380 guests attended an informal housewarming with bridge and tours of the residence. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Grant Peterson Richland and Mrs Jack Sellers Des Moines. Mrs Peterson with help from guests served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Peterson
South Fourth Avenue
Grant Peterson
Richland
Jack Sellers
Des Moines
Line Crack Repair Tips for Vases and Flower Bowls
When a vase or flower bowl develops a small crack or line, coat the inside with a thick layer of paraffin to seal it. If the crack isn’t too bad, the vase may be used again.
Barometer and Thermometer Developed in 17th Century
Progressive note states that the barometer and the thermometer were developed in the 17th century. The text identifies these instruments as early scientific tools shaping meteorology and measurement.
Bird Land: Illinois Hosts Over 300 Bird Species
A report notes Illinois is home to more than 300 bird species. The diversity highlights the state's rich habitats and migratory pathways through wetlands forests and parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Birthday list notes one and age anniversaries
Two Journal Three Quarter Century Club members celebrate birthdays Oscar Bjork 92 born in Sweden and Dr B F Allen of Kalona. Mr and Mrs Albert Stransky observe a wedding anniversary. Edna Messer Mrs Paul Snakenberg Ronald Wheiper Willard Patterson Charles Crone Orval Campbell Mrs Milford Cook also receive best wishes. Elzabeth Kay Mangold daughter of Stanley and Mangold Keola has birthday candles. Sonta Maria Mullin turns six, daughter of Clyde and Mullin at 503 South Fourth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bjork
Sweden
B. EF. Allen
Kalona
Edna Messer
Paul Snakenberg
Ronald Wheiper
Willard Patterson
Charles Crone
Orval Campbell
Milford Cook
Elzabeth Kay Mangold
Stanley Mangold
Keola
Sonta Maria Mullin
Clyde EB. Mullin
South Fourth Avenue
Louise Wilcox celebrates 13th birthday
Louise Chloe Wilcox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Wilcox, is receiving congratulations on her 13th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Chloe Wilcox
Lyle Wilcox
Birthday greetings for Blankenhorn Kelly granddaughter
Tomorrow brings birthday wishes for David C. Blankenhorn of Ainsworth and Janice Kelly the 13 year old granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J M Kelly along with Gerald Me Gaffey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Blankenhorn
Ainsworth
Janice Kelly
Loren Renoux to Be 12 Tomorrow in Pleasant Ridge
Loren Renoux son of Mr and Mrs John Renoux of Pleasant Ridge will celebrate his twelfth birthday tomorrow with family and neighbors in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Renoux
John Renoux
Pleasant Ridge
Neil Humble Celebrates 12th Birthday
Neil Humble turns 12 today, son of Mr and Mrs Jim Humble. The milestone marks a family moment as relatives send birthday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Humble
Jim Humble
Women's Guild Hosts Christmas Exchange at St Pauls
The St Pauls Women's Guild met with 18 members 10 children and four visitors. Rev Milo Phillips led devotions and Alice Finke led the meeting reports were given Martha Griffin joined the Guild Christmas boxes were packed for Wilur Zieglowaky and Edward Miller in service a social hour followed with a Christmas gift exchange and seasonable refreshments served by Mrs Singre Finke Alice Mrs Kate Schmidt and Mrs Reta Givans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Women's Guild
Milo Phillips
Alice Finke
Martha Griffin
Wil Ur Zieglowaky
Edward Miller
Singre Finke
Alice
Kate Schmidt
Reta Givans
St. Mary's Parish Card Social Draws Eighteen Tables
Riverside December 7 cards were played at the St. Mary’s parish hall for a second card social in a series. Eighteen tables hosted euchre and pinochle with George Deatsch and Mrs. Elizabeth Mellecker winning euchre honors and Albert Rose plus Louis Waldschmidt taking consolation prizes in pinochle. Lunch followed and proceeds were added to the church treasury. Also noted a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cray featured guests from Barma Ontario Canada and Riverside, with ties among Hartwell Cray families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
St. Mary's Parish
George Deatsch
Elizabeth Mellecker
Albert Rose
Louis Waldschmidt
Crays
Glenn Cray
Hartwell
Albert Penn
Barma
Ontario
Canada
Bert Cray
Wayne
Need of Manganese in Human Diet Highlighted
A discussion notes manganese as a trace element used to toughen steel and suggests it may be needed in the human diet. The text references its small but important role and calls for attention to dietary sources and requirements.
Social Calendar Highlights Community Meetings and Parties
Local notices list church events, club meetings, auctions, and holiday drives. Included are Bible department and library title programs, Homemakers lessons, missionary society gatherings, bake and clothing drives, cooperative dinners, and postponed meetings for Lincoln PTA and Snowball Social. Participants include Mrs Win Spenner, Mrs E B Stutsman, Mrs T J Pease, Eliza beth Klein, and many community groups.
Merry Mixer Club Hosts Christmas Meeting
Rose Weaver hosted the Merry Mixer club on Wednesday with 13 members and guests including Perne Carr. The president led a business session and members answered What I Want Most for Christmas. The group planned 50 to 75 cent gifts for mystery sisters and a committee to buy Christmas gifts for Schick hospital veterans. Bingo followed and Callie Thrapp led entertainment assisted by Myrtle Muengerich. The next Christmas gathering will be in two weeks with Ada Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Weaver
Merry Mixer Club
Perne Carr
Rell Cal
Mystery Sisters
Schick Hospital
Callie Thrapp
Myrtle Muengerich
Ada Griffith
Christmas Party At D Kleese Home
Mrs. Elwood Kleese entertained a group of friends Thursday evening at the David Kleese home north of town. The gathering included sewing and visiting followed by a Christmas exchange. Refreshments suited to the warm day were served by the host. Others present were Delores Mottet, Maxine Morrow, Virginia Hasty, Mrs. Catherine Gods and Wilma Kleese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Kleese
David Kleese
Delores Mottet
Maxine Morrow
Virgina Hasty
Mrs. Catherine Gods
Wilma Klvese
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Oregon
Wolf’s Flower Shop
St. James Church
P. Me
Hall
Coast To Win
Coast Store
Clair Crumpacker
Iowa City
Sioux City
Little
Kelley
Vacha
Sweet
Noonan
Jeenseant
Marshall
Meee
Pauls
Kelsey
Holbert
Pratt
Scartt
Sinnott
McBeth
Hill
Sinn
Stull
Bacin
Maxley
Petr
Wiley
White
Or ” Schmitt
T Zook
Awe
Dodder
Rio Grande Valley
Express
Vy Bu
Palm City Realty Company
Milton I. Krugere
Waugh Fruit Ranch
Kruger
East Washington Street
Palm City Realty Co
Casa de Palmas
Mcallen
Masons
Green New Lodge
Country Churches
Ainsworth Methodist
Fiz
Crawfordsville
Methodist
Howard F. Ball
Miss Baumgardner
M. L. McCreedy
West Main
Baker
New Noble Grand of
Schmitt
Hampsher
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Tap
Philippines
Manila
Malaya
Yamashita
Commission
International
Women’s Society In
Anderson Home
Ainsworth O. E. S
Albert Stransky
Women’s Guild
St. Mary’s Parish
Bert
State Theater Call 695
St. James ‘Church
K.C. Hall
Ept
English River Homemakers
Win
Spenner
Womans Missionary Society
U.P. Church
M. Mc Conaughy
Helen Fulton
American Home Dept
See
Pillvnn
E. H. Meéaser
EB. HW. Stutsman
Noble Grand Circle
P. Biagin
Fred Bourgeo
Kansas City
Alma Hearne Tellind
George Masson
Damascus Shrine
Lincoln P.T.A
Good Will Club
Fred Wagner
W.S.C
Margaret Keyser
Forest Lance
Merry Makers Club
Charles Astiby
Rosemary Club
Earl Galloway
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
Va Mouser
0. K. Scott
D. Kleese
Rothschild’s
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