Iowa State pledge and local society notices
Dave Pearson pledges to Theta Chi at Iowa State College. Dick Birney initiated into Theta Chi last May. St James Ladies Food Sale set for Dec 12 at Washington Cleaners. Ina Lewis sings second soprano in Stephens College glee club. Christmas concert Dec 13 with Burrail Symphony. Ford V-8 advertised at 770. Marjorie Smith and Wanda Casper fly in to visit, using local airport facilities. Notices include Masons degree, social calls, pancake supper, and multiple local visiting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Pearson
Frank Pearson
Theta Chi
Iowa State College
Dick Birney
Homer Birney
Living Lake
Ina Lewis
Stephens College
Columbia
Burrail Symphony Orchestra
Miss Lewis
J. L. Lewis
East Washington Street
Marjorie Smith
Iowa City
Wanda Casper
Davenport
Charles Casper
Miss Casper
St. Janke's
Furniture for sale notices and wartime transfer notes
Mrs. Anna Hays residence advertises furniture for sale at 25438-M-T. News mentions Jack Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Gibson, moving from Ft. Snelling to Ft. Crook near Omaha. Wright Corbin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Corbin of Davenport, also at Ft. Crook. the two boys were former neighbors. Also noted are a home fried chicken dinner at 40 cents at Purple How Lunchroom and visits by local residents to Fort Madison and Rubio for events and shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gibson
R. L. Gibson
Ft. Snelling
Minn
Ft. Crook
Omaha
Nebr
Wright Corbin
Karl Corbin
Davenport
Jack
Wright
Corbin
Local Families Host Weekend Gatherings and Visits
Mr and Mrs Philip Gerdes of Ainsworth hosted a Sunday family dinner with numerous relatives in attendance. Several guests later traveled to Des Moines for a three day meeting of county attorneys. Visitors from Keota Sigourney and Brighton joined a luncheon at Hotel Roosevelt as others shopped locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Gerdes
Ainsworth
Don Wood
Harold Gerdes
Thomas Gerdes
Tena
Harry Gerdes
David Kreese
John Owen
Richard Stewart
Des Moines
Mrs. I. Rothschild
Cedar Rapids
Dora Chapman
Iowa City
Hotel Roosevelt
Montezuma Wins Right to Operate a Municipal Plant
Montezuma, Iowa, won its two year legal fight to run a municipal power plant after the Iowa Power and Light Co. failed to block funding. The plant, begun after a 1928 vote to build municipally, was completed February 1, 1949 and ready to operate following the Iowa Supreme Court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Des Moines
State Supreme Court
Iowa Power and Lieht Company
Power and Light Company
Fairbanks-Morse Company
Postpone His Funeral for Alive Man in Davenport
Funeral services for 89 year old Jacob Glassman of Davenport scheduled for 10 30 a m today were postponed indefinitely because he is alive. He was pronounced dead yesterday after his heart stopped for ten minutes until a Mercy hospital intern revived him with a heart stimulant. His condition today is reported good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Jacob Glassman
Glassman
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Piranhaesque Warning on Bloodthirsty River Fish
The piranha averages under a foot, but is noted for its bloodthirstiness as it attacks any life near it. These fish pose danger to animals and people who enter their waters.
Troop D honored by Legion in wartime tribute continues
Troop D members attend a Legion event where speakers praised military readiness and the flag, with Captain Brown noting the unit’s structure and 88 current members toward a 115 roster next month. Details cover uniforms arriving, family military ties, and thanks to sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Brown
Brown
Legion
Brownwood
Texas
Iowa Mechanized Cavalry
Eighth Corps
Third Field Army
Loyal Red Cross workers cited in Lime Creek district drive
A note from Mrs. Mabelle Wagamou describes volunteers in Lime Creek township aiding Red Cross efforts after Armistice day. Districts in Bunker Hills and White Oak report 100 percent participation with teachers, directors, and local businesses pledging support, while 12 homes in Hawkeye area yielded 11 memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Mabelle Wagamou
Bunker Hills
Lime Creek Township
Junior
National Guards
California
Bunker Fill
Red Cross
Gayle F. Cupp
Hawkeye
Cupp
White Oak School
Dutch Creek
Crawfordsville
Wanerus
Israel Dros
Beauchamp
Beauchamp Barber Shop, Dr. E. A. Horner
Brighton
Katona
Y. E. Davis
J. R. Swartzendruber
8S. C. Ware
Georgelin
BE. H. Reif
BR. F. Allen
O. L. Rogers
May Snider
Katona Savings Bank
Varmers Savings Bank
Postoffice
Rexall Drug Store
Peters
High School Girls Debate Federal Power at Rotary Club
Washington high school debaters Doris Beatty and Ruth Brower argued for increased federal powers before the Rotary club. Lora Jean Stony defended the negative, with Sikke Temple absent. Dr Melvin Ginzerich introduced the speakers as the timely topic was adopted by area teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Washington High School
Doris Beatty
Ruth Brower
Lora Jean Stony
Sikke Temple
Melvin Ginzerich
Stout
Jackson Voorhis Exchange Letter Shows Working Arrangement
Attorney General Robert H. Jackson announced an exchange of letters with Representative Jerry Voorhis showing a coordinated working arrangement between the Justice Department and the Dies Committee to combat fifth column activities. The letters, dated December 10, were disclosed in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Robert H. Jackson
Jerry Voorhiss
California
Justice Department
Dies Committee
Abandon Plans for Base Hospital at Fort Des Moines
Washington D. C. Dec 10 The War Department has dropped plans to establish a 400000 base hospital at Port Des Moines The plan never reached official announcement and would have used the fort barracks for the hospital construction was not pursued further
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Des Moines
Washingtonn
D. C
War Department
Port Des Moines
Lincoln's Father Sells Kentucky Farm in 1816
Thomas Lincoln, father of Abraham Lincoln, sold his Kentucky farm for 20 dollars in cash and 10 barrels of rye whisky. He then toured Indiana seeking a new homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Indiana
Film Production Spending by European Nations in 1937
Germany spent 22.5 million dollars on film production in 1937. France allocated 11.12 million dollars and Italy 8.25 million dollars for cinema production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Italy
Old Age Insurance and Eligibility Details
The article explains Old Age and Survivors Insurance covering wage earners and certain family members. It outlines who qualifies, when payments begin, and wage-earnings requirements since 1937. A Social Security representative will be in Washington at the post office on December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Board Office
Ollumne
Washington
Uniform Standards in Frozen Food Research
A current issue in frozen food research is developing consistent quality standards and production conditions. Researchers emphasize the need for uniform benchmarks across processing steps to ensure product reliability and safety.
Edison’s Patents Record Surpasses All Time
Edison holds 1400 patent filings in his lifetime with about 400 achieving working results. No man has beaten this prolific record for invention patents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edison
Social calendar features Christmas events across West Chester
Local groups publish a busy slate of Christmas parties, exchanges, and potlucks. Pythian Sisters, D.W.N., and various clubs host 6:30 to 7:30 pm gatherings with ten cent exchanges, gift swaps, and donations to the orphanage. church and unit meetings note luncheon and farewell events with hostess details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
West Chester
Hall
Noble Grand Circle
D.W
Mim
J. M. White
Doreas Society
Clarence Miller
East Main Street
Alma Hearne
Gloves designed by Natasha for Christmas gifts
Three suggestions offered for Christmas gifts designed by Ronson. Dainty gloves with pigtex backs and kaywool palms suit tailored suits and sports coats. Natural color available with black and chocolate options, keeping hands warm in cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronson
Natasha
Ginny Simms
Meeting Notice for Cooperative Bondholders at Scott Wilcox Home
A cooperative bondholders meeting is set for Unit No. 92 at twelve o'clock at the home of Mrs Scott Wilcox. The notice specifies the time and location for interested participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Scott Wilcox
Miles Euat
Bible Department Meeting at Clapper Home
The Bible department met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. George Clapper’s home with eleven members present. Mrs. Mary Genkinger gave a paper on The Old and the New Covenant while Ella Gordon led devotion and Mrs. CC E Strong led the lesson on Second Timothy. The next meeting is postponed to December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clapper
Bible Department
Mary Genkinger
Ella Gordon
CC. E. Strong
Paul
Timothy
Hilo Hawaii Weather Quirk Hidden in Rain Pattern
In Hilo Hawaii a local weather note hints that rain behaves unusually in Unit4 Stattory area causing momentary showers and damp conditions. The report cites inconsistent rainfall patterns near the coast and inland zones with unclear causes and no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilo
Hawaii
Newlyweds Feted at Shower in Burham Home
Mr and Mrs Oscar Burham entertained Sunday evening for Daryl Burham and his bride the former Ella Mona of Sigourney married November 27 in Sigourney Games and cards were played Gifts praised Guests included Kay Redlinger Claire Gray Grant Peterson Robert Garrett Ezra Smith Mike Lee Max Lee Wayne Chamberlin Laura Felton Rita Monaghan Addie Thompson Grover Custer and family McGarter and Mrs Howard Brown Refreshments served by Barham Custer and John Little Want ads pay dividends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Burham
Daryl Burham
Ella Monathan
Sigourney
Kay Redlinger
Claire Gray
Grant Peterson
Robert Garrett
Ezra Smith
Mike Lee
Max Lee
Wayne Chamberlin
Laura Felton
Rita Monaghan
Slourney
Addie Thompson
Grover Custer
Familly
McGarter
Howard Brown
Barham
Custer
John Little
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs. R. Goodwin
Mrs Retta Goodwin enjoyed a birthday supper Sunday night in her home. An oyster stew dinner followed by a birthday cake baked by Wet Drinklevy Payne featured guests including Mr and Mrs Kermit Payne and family Harry H Payne Harold Smith and Vee plus Mr Paul Rennell and family of Kalona Max June Tommy and Warren Goodwin and Mr and Mrs Oakley Payne and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retta Goodwin
Smoking habits show gender gap in daily use
Statistics reveal men smoke about 20 cigarettes daily while women average 10. The article notes women would likely smoke as much as men if not for social constraints, such as street smoking bans.
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Ed Eicher
Wolf Floral CO
St. James Ladies Food Sale
Washington Cleaners
America
Washa
Iowa
Unten
Sitter
T. H. Berdo
Corydon
Corydon High School
Margaret Jane Carris
Masons
Mable Larsen
Swedesbore
John Steffins
Winfield
Frank Lamansky
Joe Tobin
Everette Tobin
St. Paul's Church
Joe Wolfe
Sherman Wolfe
Clayde Knupp
I. D. Quinn
Clayton Bear
Dorothy
Raymond
John Jackson
Fairfield
Stanley Knupp
Ottumwa
Anna Hays
M-T
Purple
H. G. Miller
Roy Means
Fort Madison
White Shrine
Francis Fei
Joe
Rubio
Montgomery Ward Swanker
MekKune
Armour's Stars Flenner
Ole Lewis
Oon
McDaniels Stewart
Ano McGill
Carson
Lee
McDaniels
Goa Norton
Monroe
Parrish
W. H. Lloyd
Ray Blankenhorn
Everett Huber
Wellman
P. Shellabarger
Columbus Junction
Art Cook
Fred Smith
Richland
Chris Brinning
Prighton
Jake Snyders
Sundey
J. L. McGraw
Ed Gretter
Nadine
Florence Smith
Della Long
Sirs
Elvin Luers
Keota
Henry Luera
Troopers
Hitler
Miller
Bill
Don
Fred Longer
Edward
John
Cross
Abe Lincoln
Old Age Insurance
Edison
Methodist Junior Missionary Society
F.am.co
Howard McPhds
Sunshine Community Club
Masiin
Don Wryne
Stewart P.T.A
Stewart Sehoo
Vothick
Glenn Knupp
Rosemary Club
Pam Mre
Whisler
P. KB
Babcock
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Eva Mouser
Walnut Women's Club
Harry Wentworth
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
R. G. Wessler
Rebekah Club
Charles Rickey
East Jefferson Street
A.J
Dewey
Ofich School
Frank Snyder
Masoni
Temple
Grace Shaw
U. P
Ladies Aid Society
Women’s Council of Christian Church
Martha
Methodist Church
Otha Huber
Main St
Ife
P. Babcock
E. Jefferson St
Harland Mead
3Rd Ave
L. M. Bleher
Iowa Ave
Charles Nicola
Washington St
Walter Longer
A. C. Durst
Jesse Busby
L. F. Harding
Yond Ave
Were Roe
Shannon
L. C. Bunce
Meiners
Clapper Home
Alexander
Winston
Lemmon's Jewelry Store
Burham
R. Goodwin
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