Local News Items and Holiday Notices Roundup
Pfc. PIMip R. "Dick Waners" on furlough with parents. He earned his Nes in flexible gunnery and graduates from Tyrhill Field Fla. He will report to an air base in Lincoln Neb. Dec. 11, M. Duff to visit on Dec. 11. Mrs. Horace Allen and son visit from Boulder to spend holidays with parents. E. M. Bridges & Co. promotes Redfern coats and suits with a Dec. 11 showing. Mary Berdo departs Iowa City for Washington DC to visit aunt Mrs. Ted Holladay. Mrs. Lina Jones, recently of journey, to observe 89th birthday in Oskaloosa with daughter and sons Cr. Jones and L. Jones. Notes on illness, family travels, and a historical piece on the French warming pan and its evolution into the stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Pimip
Dick*' Waners
B. Wanerus
Tyrhill Field
Fla
Lincoln
Nebr
Lina Jones
Journey
Oskaloosa
John Iith
Cr. Jones
Sigourney
L. Jones
Washington
Miles
Hospital admissions and discharge news at Ottumwa
Mrs Leland Carris 317 North Avenue C admitted as a surgical patient last evening. Mrs Lester Merz route four underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs Howard White 213 South Avenue admitted for injuries from a fall down steps. W S Warner Ottumwa discharged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Carris
North Avenue C
Lester Merz
Route Four
Howard White
South A Avenue
W. S. Warner
Ottumwa
Demons Open Little Six Campaign With 32–14 Loss
Washington high school fell to Burlington 32 to 14 in the season opener at Burlington. Maxwell led Washington with points as Mey er and McNeal paced Burlington. Washington’s second unit lost 27–19 as Eyestone Minic stood out for the Demons. Other Little Six results included Muscatine over Fairfield 66–35 Ottumwa 40–29 Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison 42–24 Keokuk. Next Friday Washington meets Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Burlington
Demons
Iowa City
Greyhounds
Washington
Eyestone
Minic
Vacha
Noonan
Little Demon
Muscatine
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Mt. Pleasant
Fort Madison
Keokuk
Ke-Wash League Wins for Chester and Kalona
West Chester defeated Brighton 24 to 17 after a 5-4 first quarter. Chester outscored Brighton 12 to 1 in the third. John Hotle led Chester with 13 points, Joe Bauer 8. Brighton’s Stannard 7, Robertson 6, Mullikin 0. Kalona beat Wellman 38 to 16 with Gingerich leading Kalona with 11. West Chester and Kalona remain undefeated in conference play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Brighton
Chester
John Hotle
Joe Bauer
Stannard
R. Robertson
Mullikin O. Chester
Richland
Keota
Aller
Hadley
Kalona
Wellman
Brenneman
Topping
Small
Gingerich
Jackson
Conklin
Sprecker
Farm Bureau Lesson On Meal Planning At Brighton
Brighton December 8 The Farm Bureau lesson Meal Planning was given Tuesday at the home of Mrs Edna Crile by Ruth Foster home economist for Washington county with thirteen ladies from Clay and Brighton township in attendance. Mrs Clarafloover who had been called here by the death of her brother A A Knerr left Tuesday for the Lutheran home in Muscatine. Brighton relatives have received announcements of the marriage of Merna Free of Pontiar Mich daughter of Mr and Mrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna
Crile
Brighton
Farm Bureau
Edna Crile
Ruth Foster
Washington County
Clay
Brighton Township
Clarafloover
A. A. Knerr
Muscatine
Merna Free of
Pontiar, Mich
Prairie Flower social notes from Cedar township area
Prairie Flower recounts small town events and visits across Cedar township including shopping in Iowa City Mrs Huber and daughter Arlene visits Mrs Hering and sister Belle Crossett plans to move to Washington. Church activities Christmas practice. Community dinners and hospitality at several homes. Pvt Leonard Witthoft returns from furlough. Continuous local social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Thrasher
Prairie Flower
H. L. Huber
Arlene
Iowa City
Carl Hering
Belle Crossett
Wellman
Crossetts
Washington
O. K. Scott
E. L. Smith
L. W. Turnipseed
Fredmund
Lowe
Milo Phillips
E. and R. Church
Henry Witthoft
Leonard Witthoft
John Wittthoft
Ardmore
Okla
Joseph Shalla
J. F. Knotek
Arlene Knotek
Esther Smith
Ik. L. Smith
Cloud Cornick
Mt. Union
Farm Bureau
Cedar Township
Ruth Poster
Mauries Crawford
Robert Hendercorm
Harry Donaldson
Fairfield Couple Wed In Napoleon Ohio Ceremony
CC Free of Fairfield wed Carl Reid of Pontiac in Napoleon Ohio. Mrs Reid granddaughter of Mrs FE W Williams and niece of several area women. They will reside in Pontiac and Mrs Reid previously worked at Fairfield telephone office.
Inflammable Fluid Labels May Mislead Readers
The note warns that fluids labeled non explosives may still ignite. labeling can mislead about flammability. Experts urge careful handling and adherence to safety data for solvents and fuels.
First American Game Law Established in 1694
The article notes that Massachusetts set the first American deer closed season in 1694 under an early game law. It marks a milestone in colonial wildlife regulation and the start of formal hunting restrictions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Mrs. Dodd Hosts Bible Class Members Gathering
The Loyal Woman's Bible class of the Baptist church met at Mrs. John Dodd's home yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Rena Warner led devotions with the Luke Christmas story, followed by a poem reading. After business, games and a white elephant exchange entertained guests amid Christmas decor. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Tom Dowis and Mrs. Dodd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Bible Class
The
Baptist Church
John Dodd
Rena Warner
Luke
Tom Dowis
Dodd
J. E. Kunath
M. L. Brown
Unit No. 4
Will Jones
H. M. Dodder
A. R. Krause
Lgme
Elizabeth Klein
H. G. Simpson
Howard McBride
Rodney Kephart
L. L. Loveless
Paul Snakenberg
Jones
Benefit Card Party Sponsored by Rebekah and Odd Fellows
The Rebekah and Odd Fellow lodges hosted a benefit card party at the hall on Thursday. Bridge winners were Mrs. Vina Manassier and Floyd Murdock for women and men, while Mrs. Cleo Shockey and Paul Deimerly won pinochle prizes at six tables. Don Radda took the door prize, and Florence Augustine led a Christmas motif refreshments service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah and
Odd Fellow Lodges
Vina Manassier
Floyd Murdock
Cleo Shockey
Paul Deimerly
Don Radda
Florence Augustine
Birthday Anniversaries in Pleasant Ridge and Ainsworth
Loren Renoux turns 11 today son of Mr and Mrs John Renoux of Pleasant Ridge. Janice Kelly 12 granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J M Kelly. Cpl Gerald McGaffey in service and David C Blank Enhorn of Ainsworth observe birthdays today. Mrs C C Owen joins Journal Three Quarter Century club and will celebrate her 78th birthday tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Renoux
John Renoux
Pleasant Ridge
Janice Kelly
J. M. Kelly
Cpl
Gerald McGaffey
David C. Blankenhorn
Ainsworth
C. C. Owen
The
Journal
First birthdays for Wyse and Marie daughters noted
Tomorrow marks the first birthday anniversaries for Linda Kay Wyse of Wayland, daughter of Mr and Mrs Maynard Wyse, and Mary Ann Marie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Marie of route three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Kay Wyse
Maynard Wyse
Wayland
Mary Ann Marie
Leo Marie
Route Three
Birthday Greetings For Donald Creech and Others
Donald Creech will be 10 tomorrow. Others who will accept birthday congratulations tomorrow include Mrs. H. M. Kelley Clyde L. Rolce in the medical corps of the U S navy Glen Lambert Mrs. Claude McCoy of Crawfordsville Leroy Minoart Robert Dunbar Mrs. Aaron Bailey Mer lin Finke of Crawfordeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Kelley
Clyde L. Rolce
Medical Corps
U. S. Navy
Glen Lambert
Claude McCoy
Crawfordsville
Leroy Minoart
Robert Dunbar
Aaron Bailey
Merlin Finke
Crawfordeville
Pupils to Perform Piano Recital at Methodist Church
Mrs Leo Stone will present a group of students in a piano recital Monday evening in the chapel of the Methodist church. Appearing in the holiday recital will be Margarette McCleery Jeanne Rudiger Phyllis Orcutt Dolores Alliman Mary Rita Mc Laughlin Peggy Koehler John Lloyd. Friends of participants are invited to attend the recital at o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Stone
The
Methodist Church
Margarette McCleery
Jeanne Rudiger
Phyllis Orcutt
Dolores Alliman
Mary Rita McLaughlin
Peggy Koehler
John Lloyd
Birthday Supper for Geneva Palmer
Mr and Mrs William Palmer hosted a surprise birthday supper for their daughter Geneva whose birthday is December 7 An angel food cake decorated in yellow and white was the centerpiece The honoree received several birthday remembrances Attending were Lena Davidson Martha Davidson Lana Murphy Jean Murphy and callers Dick Turnipseed and Bill Murphy home on furlough
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Palmer
Geneva
Lena
Martha Davidson
Lana
Jean Murphy
Dick Turnipseed
Bill Murphy
Adults Guide Youth From Childhood To Adulthood
Adults can support youths as they transition to adulthood, but young people must chart their own path with adults ready to help when needed. The piece emphasizes guidance, readiness to assist, and the independence of emerging adults.
W S C S Elects 1945 Officers at Holiday Meetings
The Woman's Society of Christian Service units of the Methodist church elect officers for the coming year at December gatherings. Unit 2 hosted a cooperative dinner. units 3, 4, 5, 1, 7, and others held devotionals, readings, and Christmas programs with parlor worships, fund collections, and social hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Social calendar listing multiple club meetings and exchanges
Community groups plan Christmas exchanges and social events this week. Meetings include Bible department at 2230 p.m., TT T evening, Snowball Social Club at 2 p.m., several American Home departments, Ann Judson Circle, Nurses association dinner, Pythian Sisters party, and various circle and missionary gatherings with gift exchanges and potluck meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kleinschmidt
American Home Dept
Lydia Juzeler
Council Bluffs
William Sheetz
Sam Turkington
Ann Judson
E. H. Messer
County Nurses Association
Tome
Pythian Sisters Cooperative
Noble Grand Circle
Frank Longwell
Jefferson St
Women’s Missionary League of Immanuel Lutheran Ehurch
Washington St. Delta Alpha
Harrison Dodder
Birthday Dinner Honors Neil Humble Observing 11th
Mrs. Granville Humble entertained guests at a dinner last evening for her son Neil who observed his eleventh birthday yesterday. The table featured a decorated cake and Christmas candles as the centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Humble
Neil
Friendship Club Christmas Dinner at Ed Davis Home
Members of the Friendship club and their families enjoyed a Christmas party yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs Ed Davis. A noon cooperative dinner featured table settings with Christmas centerpieces. The 30 guests sat at small tables and gift exchange was led by Grace Shaw and Mrs Len Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Ed Davis
Mac Davis
Victor Peiffer
Will McCartney
Grace Shaw
Len Fitzgerald
Serwing
Souvenir Display Highlights Ladies Aid Meeting
The Ladies Aid Society of United Presbyterian church held its December meeting with 50 attendees. A souvenir display of items sent from India China South Africa Tasmania Italy Iceland Oahu and the Philippines accompanied a Christmas program led by Mrs G W Rudiger and Mrs Robert Acheson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
The
United Presbyterian Church
Jessie Stewart
Society
G. W. Rudiger
Robert Acheson
Richard Bordwell
India
China
South Africa
Tasmania
Italy
Iceland
Oahu
Philippine Islands
W. H. McConnell
P. F. Whisler
W. W. Caldwell
J. B. D. Martin
Oscar Lane
Mable Gray
KE. M. MacConaughy
C. A. Boith
C O C Class Hosts Christmas Party in West Chester
The C O C class of West Chester met with Mrs W H Munster on Thursday afternoon with 15 members and one guest present. Election named Milo DeLong president, Ernie Temple vice president, Irwin E Coffey secretary treasurer. Committees planned for the year and $5 given to the White Cross. Mrs Will Embree led a Christmas lesson and refreshments followed the theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unit No. 5
Julius Enslin
Ted Brown
J. Q. Sexton
Henry van Dyke
Je i’. Barker
Ssaunhders
Pacific
Unit 7
Unit No
D. ©. Griggs
Elsie Bratten
Leccer
R. H. Hampsher
Fred Miller
Floyd Sturgis
B. J. Holmes
L. R. Carbee
George Baker
Griggs
Carbee
Miller
Ralph Brinning
Walter Longer
Kennedy Home
Charles Kennedy
Unit No. 92
Clyde Thompson
Will Richards
Richards
Lyle Wilcox
James Brooks
C.O.C
West Chester
Ho W. Munster
Homer Porter
Milo DeLong
Ernie Temple
Irwin E. Coffey
White Cross
Will Embree
Aid Serves Supper At Valley Church
The Valley Ladies Aid society hosted a benefit chicken supper and bazaar at the church drawing about 200 attendees. Activities included Christmas carols, group singing, and lighted trees, with the regular meeting noting plans for a two week Christmas party and a 25 cent grab bag exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Chorch
Mayer
Zeno
Humble Dishes Birthday Dinner for Crone Snyder and Weat
Charles Crone Jr Melvin Snyder Wilbur Weat Norman and Douglas Humble attended a two course birthday dinner hosted by Humble. Neil, a sixth grade pupil at Stewart school, was among the guests as gifts were presented to the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble
Charles Crone, Jr
Melvin Snyder
Wilbur Weaton
Norman
Douglas Humble
Neil
Stewart School
Snakes Naturally Keep Eyes Open As Eyelids Are Missing
Snakes lack eyelids and their eyes remain permanently open. The transparent film over the eye protects it as the creature moves through habitats. Researchers note this adaptation aids constant vigilance and camouflage.
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Wolf’s. Flower
Geo. Duff
E. M. Bridges Co
Mary Berdo Jeft
Washington,c
Ted Lolladay
Wendy
Redfern
E. M. Bridges & Co
Horace Allen
Nis
Boulder
Ed Hlagher
Eafern
John Is
Swezil
Fort Mary Griffith
Donnabelle Kephart
Lin-Swoezil
Chap- 1. P. E. O
Yestday
Idaberts
Stanley Smith
Lastight
Little Rock
Ark
S-Set
Smith
Camp Robinson
Mr. Duff
Redfern Coats
Uits
E. M.ridges & Co
Savot
England
Rica
Little’s Furniture
Bere
Mason
Rc A Meyer
McNeal
E Wee
Bowen
Eome Howells
Onsen i
Anderson
Henspt
Oy Williams
Ashby
Maxwell
U Pauls
Minick
Box
Bostwick & Ae
Brighton and
Carl Reid
Pontiac
Napoleon
Ohio
Reid
FE. W. Williams
G. D. Mann
Kr. J. Edmondson
Fairfield Telephone Office
Louis Graftagana
Camp Gruber
Set
Louis Graftiagana
Edgar Rotzinger
Rotzinger
Graftaana
Frank Switzer
John Osborne
Earl Nelson
Nelson
Phillip Vanerus
Richard
Fred Wanerus
Florida
Neb
Dora Saunders
Washington County Hospital
Ira Saunders
T.T.T
Lou Stacy
Raymond Stacy
Otto Mathers
Peoria
Georgia Bidwell
Rieu
Winfield
Millard Jones
N. 2Nd
Mr. Jones
Benteeo
Mrs. Dodd
Donald Creech
Frank Kephart
Unit 2
Hebner
Mary Genkinger
Thomas A. Edison
S. Hehner
Anna Bryan McCall
Wiliam Kos
Fred Bey
L. F. Harding
Lee
Joan Lee
W. 8. Kyle
W. B. Dupuis
George Foster
Charles Palmer
I. E. Babcock
George Coster
Fred Downing
Kyle
Unit 4
Grace Nell Cowell
Harold Gray
G. W. Manassier
O. E. Hickok
Carl Voorhees
Donovan
Ethel Atkinson
Cedar Rapids
Frances Minick
M. R. Meek
E. Ig. Stutsman
Jeader
Birdie Hotle
M. Kk. DeLashmutt
Kk. Kk. Ward
Hickok
Weldin
C. P. Weldin
Oakley Payne
T. L. Brockhart
Vernon Crull
Bryan Snider
Brockhart
Fred Mauthe
Clarence Jacobs
J. C. Holbert
William Sitler
Carla Cguther
Jane Turner
Veshnikowsky
Patricia Weldin
Ruth Miller
Sigafoose
Ips
Lyle Wilson
Robert L. Gates
Charles Wilson
Berdes
Henry Berdo
Harry Drake
Walter Jarrard
Barts
Berdo
Joe Knotek
Edgar Stout
Stout
Ee Public Library
TSG Deeceds
Homer Stephen
Milo Sorden
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
St. Mary's Circle
W. R. Richardson
Marion Ave
Rosemary Club
George Horn
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
George Kerr
Ladies
Augusta Lester
Caldwell
Acheson
R. G. Vincent
Will Sheetz
Hilda Rapp
S. W. Livingston
Aid
Valley Church
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