Local News Briefs From Camp Henry To Rock of Ages Ads
The item lists M M Flynn family updates with son Taylor in Camp Patrick Henry and in Europe, Mrs Hanan visiting from Biloxi with Pvt Hanan at Selman Field, medals for Donald Hanan including Asiatic-Pacific ribbon and Tokyo area patrol, Mrs Mina Paulsgrove returning after eye surgery, St James Church card party, Rudy Knott calling home from Long Beach, and Forrest Mitchel’s home discharge after 31 months overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Flynn
Taylor
Camp Patrick Henry
Rodney Hanan
Biloxi
Miss
C. G. Anderson
L. B. Hanan
Pvt. Hanan
Selman Field
Monroe
Mina Paulsgrove
Ainsworth
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Walter McClellan
Forrest Mitchel
Camp Grant
Illinois
Forrest
First Week Plate Licenses Hit 728 Cars and More
In the first week of selling 1946 automobile license plates the county treasurer’s office licensed 728 cars, 150 trucks, over 100 trailers and one motorcycle.
No Boy Scout Meeting Canceled by Flu Epidemic
Reverend Milo J. Phillips announces no Boy Scout meeting this evening due to an influenza outbreak and widespread colds. No rescheduled date set. meeting postponed until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo J. Phillips
Funeral services set for Dwight Kong in Richmond
Funeral services for Dwight Kong who died in Richmond California will be held Wednesday morning at 10 36 at the L A Jones funeral home with Rev T C Polk in charge and burial at Woodlawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Kong
Richmond
Calif
Thel. A. Jones
Funeral rites for Mrs. Lor ence Belle Brown
Funeral services were held Sunday at the L. A. Jones funeral home with Rev. T. C. Polk officiating. Pallbearers named were Lewis Dempsey, Mac Morgan, Paul Wolf, Elmer Peiffer, Jed Hubrey and Maurice Olsen. Burial took place at Elm Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorence Belle Brown
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
T. C. Polk
Lewis Dempsey
Mac Morgan Paul Wolf
Elmer Peiffer
Jed Hubrey
Maurice Olsen
Elm Grove Cemetery
Twin Boys Born at Local Hospital as Parents Announce Births
Admitted Saturday were Mrs Glen Conard and Mrs Thomas Pols parents of twins born at 1 20 and 1 48 a m weigh 4 13 and 5 14 with a 6 55 p m Sunday birth for a Geyer baby weighing 8 9 and a half pounds. Dismissals Sunday include Mrs Norbert Hammes and daughter Carol Ann and Mrs William McNurlen with son James William and Viola Lynn of Brighton.
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Glen Conard
South
Iowa Avenue
Rey
Thomas Pols
West Second Street
Donald Geyer
South Ninth Avenue
Norbert Hammes
Route One
Carol Ann
William McNurlen
Keoita
James William
Viola Lynn
Brighton
Demons Open North Central Basketball Season Friday at Washington
Washington high school after a season opening Little Six win faces Ottumwa Friday in a conference matchup. Ottumwa, rebuilding after graduation, leans on Don Ferguson and a few veterans as Washington shows height and shooting potential despite recent flu setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Ottumwa
Washington
Demons
Bulldogs
Mt. Pleasant
Don Ferguson
Ottmwans
Riverside Teams to Play at Nichols Tuesday Evening
Riverside Iowa on December 11 sends the high school boys and girls teams to Nichols to meet Nicola teams. Earlier Nichols visited Riverside November 27 with the Riverside boys winning 24 to 21 and Nicola girls defeating Riverside 29 to 22 in a close exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Nichols
Iowa
Riverside High School
Nicola High School
Nichols High
Nicola
Riverside School Closed For Flu Outbreak
Riverside high school closed Thursday due to widespread colds and flu among students and staff. Superintendent Harry H. Colvin and faculty member Mary Agnes Duffy affected. Classes expected to resume Monday unless conditions worsen. Nearby St Marys high reports many ill but has not dismissed. Sergeant Glenn Younkin honorably discharged from Army Air Corps in San Bernardino California on November 26 after 37 months as postal clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside High School
Harry H. Colvin
Mary Agnes Duffy
St. Mary's High
Glenn Younkin
Army Air Corps
San Bernardino
California
U S Employment Report Highlights November Activity
Records show 238 men and 18 women registered for work with 72 referrals and 25 placements including 13 World War II veterans. Veterans office notes 31 referred to V A, 9 to training, 35 to other agencies, plus SRA and UCC claims under GI Bill and state programs. Mrs Permelia R Lay appeals for employer orders as year ends limit opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Employment Service
Veterans Administration
SRA
G.I
UCC
Permelia R. Lay
Riverside Weddings and Military Honors Highlight April 30 1942
Sergeant Younkin, son of Mrs Anna Younkin of Riverside, wears the American Theatre ribbon World War II Victory Medal and Good Conduct ribbon. Mrs Harry K Colvin hosted a pink and blue baby shower at Mrs Kart Hart's home with gifts in pink and blue bassinettes. A large list of guests attended. later, Mr and Mrs Francis Zimmerman hosted relatives with card games and a cafeteria lunch. Verne Moss and family moved to Edwin Hills near the Riverside water tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeant Younkin
Anna Younkin
Riverside
Harry Kk. Colvin
H. S. Marner
Elmer Scherrer
John R. Veggy
Earl Walton
Charles Rose
Clement Dautremont
Elmo J. Knittel
Edward Bushek
Ivan Cummings
Cagley
Charles Rath
Worth Hartzell
L. G. Rummelhart
Glenn Rummelhart
Ken
Eddie
Iowa City
Elmo Rummelhart
Clifford Rummelhart
Stanley Dutler
Arnold Lukavsky
Vivian Kron
Ronald
Joyce Pitt
Verne
Elect Romine Town Marshall in Wellman
Donald Romine is the new town marshal for Wellman succeeding Joe Schlaubaugh who resigned after 12 years. Romine assumed duties on December 3 after returning from Burlington where he worked in government service. The Romine family recently moved back to Wellman from Burlington. Mrs Romine is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Godber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Mayer
Wellman
Donald Romine
Joe Schlaubaugh
Romine
Romines
Burlington
Bert Godber
Mearl Enfield
John Green
Donald Fleming
James
Leo Brown
Connie Jo
Bohr
Princeton
Fleming
Kansas City
Moline
Ill
Wellman Methodist Church
Wellman Cemetery
Dick Turnipseed
Sigourney
Roy Stagner
Kalona
Earl
Jesse
Hazel Brawner
Washington VFW Post Forms Glenn Allen Post 5116
The Washington VFW degree team went to Wapco last week to establish Glenn Allen Post 5116 led by captain Jesse Radda. Members Daryl Swift Tom Swift Everette Burham Ray Bell Dave McGaffey John Pehler and Dale Atkinson attended from all district posts. A local class of sixty-two members was initiated and officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapco
Glenn Allen
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announcement
Presbyterian worship note shows a morning prayer gathering at the church on Wednesday at 10 a.m. All members invited to attend. the location is the church in town with the regular Wednesday schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
St Marys School Benefit Social Called Off
Pupils at St Marys School were before listed sick causing the athletic fund social scheduled for Wednesday evening December 5 to be cancelled. No new date has yet been set for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s School
Social calendar notices for community groups and clubs
Local social calendar lists postponed meetings and upcoming events for Sunday through Thursday. Included are church circles, homemakers, American Home departments, P.T.A. groups, club gatherings, Christmas exchanges, fundraisers, and community center drives with dates and times in varying venues.
Mrs Bert Cray to Be S and C Hostess
The S and club will hold an all day meeting Thursday with Mrs Bert Cray. The last meeting featured banco with prize winners Mrs Ed Kucera and Mrs Robert Nicola. Children Larry Jirsa Tommy Jirsa and Dennis Nicola attended. A cooperative dinner and Christmas gift exchange will be part of the upcoming gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Gray
Fred Kucera
Banco
Ed Kucera
Robert Nicola
Larry
Tommy Jirsa
Dennis Nicola
Clay
Dayton Grove News Roundup From December Gatherings
Dayton Grove scenes include Mrs. Fred Ladehoff visiting at the Horton home from Sunday to Tuesday. Gene Morrison guest of the Stephens, returning from 27 months Army service. 4-H meeting at Virginia Argo’s with Jean Ann Cherry. Wayne Norman family at Stephens dinner. Wilbur Moore on marine furlough from Texas. Local clubs meet with officers elected and posts postponed. Christmas program and YW party planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle McCleary
Presbyterian Church
Leslie Zook
Waitonave
English River
St. Dil Icas
Win
Spenner
Woman's Missionary Society
U.P. Church
BB. M. Mc Conaughy
Helen Fulton
American Home Dept
EB. H. Messer
BE. KH. Statsman
Noble Grand Circle
George Masson
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Suesday
J. G. Moore
Dayton Grove
Fred Ladehoff
Onslow
Horton
Gene Morrison
Robert Stephens
Mr. Morrison
Jean Ann Cherry
Mary Stephens
Virginia Argo
Wayne Norman
David
Wilbur Moore
Texas
Wilbur
Marines
Willard Leet
C. O. C. Class Christmas Party At West Chester church
Members of the C. O. C. Class of West Chester Methodist church met at the home of Mrs. Roy Gardner with co hostess Mrs. I E Coffey. A gift exchange was replaced by a White Cross collection. Mrs Fred Foriash led the entertainment and a lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O
West Chester Methodist Church
Roy Gardner
I. E. Coffey
White Cross
Fred Foriash
Funeral Services for Mrs Vera Smart Held Local then Davenport
Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Smart were conducted at L A Jones funeral home with Dr Fred I Miller in charge. The body was transported to Davenport for additional services and burial there on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Smart
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Fred I. Miller
Davenport
Lift Corms When Leaves Turn Brown or Frost Approaches
Gardeners lift corms in autumn when foliage browns or just before frost to prevent winter damage. This practice preserves stored energy for planting next season and protects vulnerable bulbs from cold snaps.
Recovery Celebrated by Friends After Illness
News note reports a person recovering from a serious sickness with many friends glad of the improvement and health return.
Mrs. W. Anderson Honored at Dinner
Mrs. Walter Anderson observes a birthday today as Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cox hosted a dinner yesterday in her honor. Guests included Mr. Anderson and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cox, and Mrs. Oscar Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. Anderson
Dean Cox
Walter Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Robert
Ray Cox
Oscar Carlson
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Rock of Ages
Iowa Memorial Co
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Taeee
Donald K. Hanan
USNR
Roswell
N. M
Daily Record
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Hanna
Oklahoma City
Mediterranean
Tokyo Bay
New Mexico
St. James Church
Hall
Rudy Knottnerus
Long Beach
SCOUT
A. H. Seidler
Mt. Fleasant
Jack Pauls
Geals
Joe Sweet
Wayne Pratt
Seidler
Bob Noonan
Mt. Pleasant News
Tall Noonan
Panthers
Fort Madison
Burgason
Long
Clayton
Don
Prockhart
Little
U. S
Bert
State Theater Call 605
Romine Town
F. L. Lewis
Lewis
Barbara Zihlman
Memorial Hospital
Carl Glider
U. S. Service
Everette Miller
Ruth Church
Jackson
The
State University
NEW Vl.p.w. Post
Lemmon
Jewelry East Side Square
Lincoln P.T.A. Meetics
Fred Wagner
West Chester
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Margaret Keyser
Forest Lance
Merry Makers Club
Charles Ashby
Rosemary Club
Earl Galloway
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Commuunity Building
Stewart P.T.A
C D.A
K.C. Hall
St. Mary Circle
Emil Peiffer
Rebekah Club
C.F
Dave Sehantz
Christ
Bert Cray
Lloyd Humston
Mas Exchange
Highland Social Club
Elizabeth Steele
O.E.S
Muasonie Temple
Ruth Nichol
Boise
Eva White
Trairie Flower Missionary Society
Y. W
Methodist
Rothschild’s
Mrs. Smart
G.V. Grall
Just
Montgomery A
Ark
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola—Bottling Company
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