Local social notes list visitors and upcoming events
GOCAL NEWS reports Delbert and Bever Fairfield visiting Mr and Mrs Harold Booth over the weekend and visiting Mrs Foss parents. Other notes mention Mrs W L Eichelberger living locally, Jean Essley staying with Miss Dowell, Eva Diller and Fred Diller traveling to Los Angeles, and several locals visiting relatives and shopping. A Methodist bazaar is planned for December 11 with meals offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Foss
Delbert and
Bever
Fairfield
Harold Booth
Foss
Orville Spencer
North
Harles McLaughlin
Hamilton
Omaha
Rela
Bessie Eichelberger
West Los Angeles
Ilah Demynck
Okee
Wis
Califa
W. L. Eichelberger
Jean Essley
Dorothy Dowell
Mo- Ei
George Dowell
Eva Diller
Fred Diller
Los Angeles
Eks
J. Rothschild
Miss Lyon
Esburg
G. S. Kerr
B. Hammer
Iowa
John W. Lemmon
Iowa State Associa of
Mt. Pleasant
Lucille Reed
Springe
Paris Academy
Rapids
Blanche’s
Prize Awards Given to Wagner Redeker
John Wagner won the Aladin lamp prize at Scott's Saturday night drawing aided by a last minute rally. Little Joan Twinam drew the number and waited as Wagner entered. The crowd faded as the lamp was claimed by the noted hog raiser and the scene closed with the event ending moments after the turtles woke from hypnosis and returned to the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagner
Scott
Joan Twinam
Mr. Wagner
Scott’s
Tony Redelker
R. C. Scott
Ralph Scott
Tony
Mr. Scott
Peters Hardware Promotes Jerry Welte to Permanent Sales Agent
Jerry Welte, long time part time worker at Peters Hardware, has been made a permanent employee in sales service and delivery. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Gillespie will relocate with family from 615 South Iowa Avenue to 410 East Main Street tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Welte
Peters Hardware Store
George W. Stewart
T. R. Gillespie
Iowa Avenue
East Main Street
Hospital Notes From Washington County
Mrs J C Lasek of Kalona admitted to Washington County Hospital last evening for medical care. Roy Lambert of Ainsworth underwent an emergency operation yesterday afternoon. Mrs Louise Rick was discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lasek
Kalona
Washington County Hospital
Roy Lambert
Ainsworth
Louise Rick
County Farmers Get Big Payments
Washington county farmers received 168 465 84 in rental and benefit payments in the first quarter of the 1946 fiscal year. The numbers come from AAA comptroller John B Payne and show 40 for wheat contracts and 168 415 4 for corn hog contracts. Iowa total payments reached 14 334 049 71 with 4 750 48 for wheat 14 215 081 81 for corn hogs and 24 217 42 for sugar.
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Washington
Dpd
Jit
John B. Payne
AAA
Washington County
Belgian airliner crash kills ten near Tadfield England
A Belgian airliner plunged in strong winds near Tadfield England killing all seven passengers and the crew of three.
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Tadsfield
England
98 Year Old Tree Erected for Christmas at Winneshiek
DECORAH. Ernest A. Bermann manager at the Hotel Winneshiek brings out a tree that has served 28 years and is redecorated for guests. After the season it will be wrapped and stored until next Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Ernest A. Beremann
Winneshiek
Police hunt two for editor Walter Liggett’s slaying
In Minneapolis two men are sought after they killed Walter Liggett editor of the Midwest American as he stepped from his car at home. Governor Floyd Olson pledged state cooperation in the investigation following recent sharp attacks by Liggett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Walter Liggett
Midwest American
Floyd Olson
Liggett
Pastor Dave Fulton Delivers Sermon at West Chester Church
Dave Fulton spoke at West Chester United Presbyterian Church replacing Dr BF T Kimmelshue of Des Moines who missed the sermon due to his brother's sudden death. Fulton addressed the 400th anniversary of the Bible in English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Fulton
West Chester
Supt E A Ralston Addresses Rotarians On School Equity
Supt E A Ralston urged equal educational opportunity for all children in Iowa, criticizing funding bias toward wealthier districts. He noted one fourth of gross tax dollars support schools and one fourth of residents work in education, lamenting Iowa’s low state aid. He cited 5000 districts, 25000 teachers, 540000 pupils and more school board members than teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa J
Iowa
Supt. Ralston
Towa
Iowa Letter Men to Elect Captain Tomorrow Night
University of Iowa football seniors elect the 1936 captain after the president’s dinner. Major letter men include Akin, Haltom, Hild, Jakoubek, Kelley, Liggett, McDowell, Nelson, Osmaloski, Don Simmons, Ozé Simmons, and Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Eugene A. Gilmore
Paul Akin
Seymour
Warren Haltom
Creston
John Hild
Hedrick
Frank Jakoubek
Cedar Rapids
James Kelley
Sioux City
Eugene Liggett
Elgin
Ill
Floyd McDowell
Jefferson
Don Nelson
Rockford
Ted Osmaloski
Toledo
Don Simmons
Oze Simmons
Ft. Worth
Tex
Cornelius Walker
Denver
Colo
Iowa City Picks In All American Consideration
Oze Simmons and Dick Crayne of the University of Iowa appear in national all American selectio n discussions. Simmons has five seconds and one third place across Associated Press NEA North American Newspaper Alliance Central Press Captains' team and Hearst papers third team. Crayne holds two third team spots from Associated Press United Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crayne
Simmons
Iowa City
Oze Simmons
Dick Crayne
University of Iowa
Associated Press Nea
North American Newspaper Alliance
Central Press
Kerr
McGugin
Dorais
Phelan
Hearst Newspapers
Associated Press
United Press
Pine beetle causes million-dollar losses in southern states
The commission reports annual losses from the pine beetle reaching about one million dollars in southern states. Officials warn of increasing damage and urge preventive actions to protect forests and timber industries.
Miss Eunice Reber Weds Ora Marner in Wellman Mennonite Ceremony
Miss Eunice Reber daughter of Mr and Mrs George Reber Wellman married Ora Marner son of Mr and Mrs Eli Marner Parnell at Rev John Y Swartzendruber Lower Deer Creek Mennonite church on December 1. Reception followed December 3 for 45 at the bride’s home with turkey supper. The couple plan to live on the Eli Marner farm this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Eunice Reber
George Reber
Ora Marner
Eli Marner
Parnell
John Y. Swartzendruber
Lower Deer Creek
William Reber
H. F. Goodale
Wheatley
Fairfield
Mrs Vernon White Hosts Niece Phyllis Miller Birthday
Mrs Vernon White entertained a number of children on Saturday afternoon December 7 in Crawfordsville in honor of her niece Phyllis Miller of Olds who turned five that day. Out of town guests included Jimmy and Major Jean Arthur of Columbus Junction. Donald Monson also celebrated his fifth birthday the same day and helped serve refreshments in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Vernon White
Phyllis Miller
Olds
Phyllis
Jimmy
Major Jean Arthur
Columbus Junction
Donald Monson
The Niagara River Passage Clarified
The Niagara River links Lake Ontario to Lake Erie forming a key waterway. Geopolitical and historical notes describe its role in transportation, hydroelectric activity, and regional development along the border.
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