Local residents noted in Washington society notices
Local notes reveal new residents Kenneth and Frances Conrad moving to Washington with their addresses, visits from Alpine Texas residents, a cadet nurse resuming classes in Minnesota, and multiple moves including C G Kelly family to 514 West Main. Funeral attendance and a marriage license are listed along with a newborn son for Melvin Roth’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Conrad
North Market Street
Ottumwa
Washington
Clara Barton
Conrad
The
Ralston Pur
C. G Kelly
Morris
West Main
South Third
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude from Rhodes Family
The Rhodes family extends thanks for the many acts of sympathy and kindness shown by friends. Mrs. Robert Rhodes, Mrs. Myrtle Rhodes, Henry Rhodes, Francis Lucile, and Zora express appreciation for the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rhodes
Myrtle Rhodes
Henry Rhodes Francis Lucile
Zora
Hospital Admissions and Discharges
At the hospital Mary Jo Tobin of Ainsworth was admitted yesterday for pneumonia. Arthur Speer of Wellman was admitted as a medical patient. Mrs. William Edgar of Crawfordsville was admitted this morning as a medical patient. Mrs. Tillman Weaver and daughter Evalyn Elaine of Wellman were discharged this afternoon. Mrs. Clifford Leeper of Brighton was dismissed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jo Tobin
Ainsworth
Arthur Speer
Wellman
William Edgar
Crawfordsville
Tillman Weaver
Evalyn Elaine
Clifford Leeper
Brighton
Kalona Wins in Two Overtimes In Ke-Wash Game
Kalona defeats Wellman in two overtimes at Wellman after a 21 21 norm at end of regulation. Kraft leads Wellman with 13 points and Hershberger nets 9 for Kalona. West Chester tops Brighton 36 18 with Les Mayer strong. Richland defeats Keota 39 28. North English has an open date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Elwyn Shain
Iowa City
Wellman
Kraft
WeNman
Hershberger
Chester Bears
Brighton
West Chester
Les Mayer
Mineart
Richland
North English
Eleanor Peiffer joins WAVES tests and leaves Des Moines for N Y training
Eleanor Peiffer passed exams and was sworn into the WAVES in Des Moines. She departs January 4 with 60 others for Hunters College in New York for boat training, continuing work at Phillips and Hebner drug store until January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Peiffer
Des Moines
Hunters College
N. Y
Miss Peiffer
Phillips and Hebner
Potato Ring Rot Warns Farm Stores
Potatoes harvested from fields with ring rot should be used or sold for table stock immediately. Ring rot tubers may look fine but will rot from within during storage and cause soft wet decay. If storage is necessary, keep at 34 to 38 degrees.
Demons Lose 24 19 At Mt Pleasant In Little Six Clash
Washington Demons were beaten 24 to 19 at Mt. Pleasant. Shelley led Mt. Pleasant with five field baskets while Crull and Longer were Washington’s top scorers with two baskets each. Prebys played his last game before induction and fouling by Pounds hindered his free throws. Hel Longer impressed at guard. Washington won the second team game 15 to 11. Box score notes show totals and referee Habereichter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Demons
Mt. Pleasant
Shelley
Washington Boys
Hart
Crull
Longer
Washington
Prebys
Armed Forces
Hel Longer
Vacha
Pauls
Batterson
Christmas Meetings Highlight Methodist W S C S Units
Multiple units of the Woman's Society of Christian Service held December gatherings with cooperative dinners and Christmas exchanges. Officers were re-elected, reports showed funds and calls, and programs included devotions, Christmas readings, carols, and thoughtful essays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
W.S.C.S
Woman's Speciety of Christian Service
Riverside High Falls to Sharon 20 18 On Riverside Floor
Riverside high school hosted Sharon in a close boys basketball game on December 8. Sharon led 15 10 after three quarters and pulled ahead to win 24 18, with Zahradnek scoring 16 for Sharon and Kron two Riverside leaders with 9 points. The Riverside juniors lost 25 12 in the preceding junior contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside High School
Sharon
Elmer Kron
Zahradnek
Lehr
Hos
Kron
Ainsworth
Riverside Public School
Entertain Guests In Ben Crile Home
Merrimac notes list Mr and Mrs Earl Smith Minnie Crile Mr and Mrs Frank Smith and daughter Ruth Mr and Mrs Merlin Anderson as dinner guests in the Ben Crile home Sunday Also mentions Mrs Jay Schafer called to Rochester Minnesota for father Joe Emerson at Mayo Clinic and Lutheran Ladies Aid gathering in church parlors Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Amrine
Merrimac
Earl Smith
Minnie Crile
Frank Smith
Ruth
Merlin Anderson
Ben Crile
Jay Schafer
Rochester
Mint
Joe Emerson
Mayo Clinic
Harold Reibling
Charley Griffin
George Lemely
A. J. Riley
Cecil Riley
Joyce
Carl Amline
Kenneth Crile
Janet
Anta Campbell
Birthday List Shares Cake Wishes Across Town
The Dec 11 birthday list includes Jerry Dean Boatwright Lola Winga and friends of Mrs Owen Cnossen with many others such as Mrs S N Sorrell Emma Bopp Joe Melinski C M Brinning Bill Snider and Omer Te Bockhorst. Raymond is at sea with Camp Warren contingent hospital corps. Tomorrow Allen Stransky Ronald Gray Ralph Woods Reo Horak Maurice Putman Louise Eyes Stone Hayes Ralph Zeck Oakley Payne and two others have birthdays. Donna Marie McGraw and Harold Eugene Stout each have two candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. N. Sorrell
Emma Bopp
Joe Melinski
C. M. Brinning
Bill Snider
Omer Te Bockhorst
Clifford Goodwin
Ralph Woods
Reo Horak
Maurice Putman
Ohio
Louise Eyestone Hayes
Grace Hill
Ralph Zeck
Oakley Payne
Donna Marie McGraw
Earl McGraw
Harold Eugene Stout
Ben Stout
Crawfordsville
James Locke T 5 Arrives in England
James Howard Locke T/5 has arrived safely in England per word to his wife staying with her parents in Columbus City. He spent a furlough here late summer and passed through Columbus Junction en route from California to an eastern post but could not communicate with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
James Howard Locke
England
Harold Schabilion
Columbus City
Locke
California
Charles Vernon Brown
Ft. Leonard Wood
Vernon Brown
75Th Infantry Division
Joe Church
Third Street
Church
Nellie Alstot
William van
Social Calendar Highlights Week of Christmas Events
Local clubs list holiday gatherings and gift exchanges. Damascus Shrine Masons host Christmas ceremonial at the Masonic temple with social hour and pie and sandwiches. Daughters of Union Veterans, Pooster club, and American Home departments mark Christmas parties, exchanges, and fund drives for YWCA and Red Cross. Various circles meet with luncheons, gifts, and roll calls across Monday and Tuesday programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Weldin
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Bible Department
John A. Stewart
Daughters of Union Veterans, Et
Mnet
Legion Hall
T. A. Michels
Anniversary notes and local society updates in Columbus City
Horn and Mrs. Dale Wasson celebrate a 52nd wedding anniversary with news of her husband Cpl. F. D. Wasson in Africa. Ida Ruston of Lohrville, widow of Rev. W. E. Ruston, visits Margaret Huston and plans to reside with Orville Sparrow’s family in Kansas City. Old Clifton club announces officers Marie Rutt president Hazel Jones vice president Mary Owens secretary treasurer and new member Margaret Hopping. Dec 9 all day meeting to be hosted by Margaret Huston. F. B. Hopkins returns from Iowa City hospital. Wayne Buster, marine airplane mechanic, back in San Diego after furlough with relatives. Officers of Evangelical Reform Ladies Aid section noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Rutt
Hazel Jones
Mary Owens
Margaret Hopping
Margaret Huston
F. B. Hopkins
Iowa City
Wayne Buster
San Diego
Calif
Marines
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Evangelical Reform
Mrs Diddams Hosts Prairie Flower Missionary Society Dinner
Mrs A E Diddams welcomed eighteen society members with several guests to a cooperative Christmas dinner and program. Mrs Tom Reeves led devotions as Mrs Earl Smith reviewed The Life of George Mueller, noting his orphan homes and global missionary work. January hosts were announced along with leaders for the upcoming meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Diddams
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Will Booth
Eva Mouser
B. H. van Meter
George Mueller
Prussia
England
Diddams
Clayton Bear
Tom Reeves
Arthur Wiley
William Ganon
Maurice Crawford
December Meetings Held by Two Ladies Aid Groups
Two Presbyter ian church Ladies Aid groups held December meetings yesterday. Group 2 met at Wilson Home with seven members and hosts serving a Christmas social after a devotional reading from Luke 2. Group 4, including guests from other groups, met at J M Lloyd house for a devotional with Psalm 23 sung, a brief business session, and a white elephant sale planned for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Wilson Home
Lawrence Wilson
Mae Hopengardenr
Glad Mast
Betty Hanna
Emma Miller
Archie Buwer
Orville Elder
F. W. Hastwood
J. M. Lloyd
Elsie Bratten
Miss Bratten
Harvey Davis
E. C. Carris
Roy Stewart
B. Watson
Lloyd
Stewart
Braden Club Meeting With Mrs Will Lins
The Braden club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Will Lins but sickness reduced attendance. Members packed Christmas boxes for Braden boys in service. Mrs Glad Mast invited the club to meet January 5 for officer elections. The afternoon ended with social time and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden Club
Will Lins
Glad Mast
Smallest Armored Vehicle Crew Contains Four Men
In selective armored units the basic crew of a scout car or combat car comprises four men. One member is an officer or noncommissioned officer.
Forest parks Mont Tremblant and Laurentides chart vast Que bec wilderness
Two large forest parks Mont Tremblant and the Laurentides cover about 3600 square miles in Quebec as part of the province’s wilderness area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Tremblant
The
Laurentides
Province of
Quebec
Church group elects officers for upcoming term
The church has elected officers led by Mrs. George Gabriel as president, Musa Todd as vice president, and Mrs. J D Darrow serving as secretary and treasurer. The slate reflects the church's governance for the new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Church
George Gabriel
Musa Todd
J. D. Darrow
Walnut Woman's Club Hosts Christmas Gift Exchange
Fourteen members of the Walnut Women’s club and five children met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Longer as Mrs. Glen Dunbar led a business meeting. Mrs. Everett Lewis spoke on food wastes soy bean flour and wartime nutrition. gifts were placed around the decorated tree and refreshments served by Mrs. Myron Burroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Women's Club
Fred Longer
Glen Dunbar
Everett Lewis
Myron Burroughs
Pansy Hill Club Hosts Shower For Miss Kephart
Fourteen members of the Pansy Hill club and three children joined Mrs. Earl Kephart and daughter Bertha for a Thursday afternoon shower. Club president Mrs. Ernest Wagner presided as officers were elected: Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger president, Mrs. E. L. Rouse vice president, Mrs. O. E. Babb secretary-treasurer. Plans included Christmas boxes for service boys whose mothers are club members and New Year events at the Neiswanger home and Katherine Flynn home. A surprise gift shower for Miss Kephart preceded a January wedding to Jake Ernest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
Earl Kephart
Bertha
Ernest Wagner
Lloyd
Lloyd Neiswanger
Rouse
Wagener
Home Project Farm Bureau
Katherine Flynn
Charles Wilson
John Caldwell
Ray Kephart
Miss Kephart
Jake Ernest
Sam Sigafoose
Ladies Aid Society Hosts Children’s Christmas Program
The United Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid met in December with 45 members attending. Marilyn White, Patty Stewart, Eleanor Huisman and Sarah Trotman performed piano solos and vocal numbers. A chalk talk by Donald and Roderick Kerr, plus Christmas drawings and a final Santa Claus Song, closed the program as refreshments were served by Mrs. Trotman’s committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
The
United Presbyterian Church
R. H. McCleery
George Rudiger
Neill Trotman
Boyd White
Marilyn White
Mary
Donald
Roderick Kerr
Patty
Stewart
Eleanor Huisman
Mrs. White
Joyce
Betty Logan
Jesus
Sarah Trotman
Miss Shaw Hosts Friendship Club Christmas Meeting
Grace Shaw served as hostess at a Christ mas gathering of the Friendship club yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Eithel Gray of Des Moines Mrs Armour Griggs Mrs James Brooks Rev and Mrs W Z Allen of Cotter and fourteen members enjoyed socializing singing carols and Christmas games. An exchange of gifts centered around a decorated tree and refreshments with holiday touches followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Margaret McCall
Dodder
Unit No. 4
Harrison Dodder
M. L. Brown
Rodney Kephart
Mae Jones
Paul Snakenberg
Fred E. Miller
J. L. Loveless
Santa Claus
Elsie Sing
Leo Stone
Frank Longwell
Grace Shaw
Friendship Club
Eithel Gray
Des Moines
Armour Griggs
James Brooks
W. Z. Allen
Cotter
Alvin Shaw
Brooks
All Purpose Fruit Olives Serve as Milk and Soap
A curious claim notes that All Purpose Fruit Olives are used as milk butter eggs tonic and soap by Greek people, expressing a belief in their versatile utility and broad social use across communities.
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Wolf Floral CO
Ina Co
Francis Williams
David
Alpine, Tex
Joe Pickens
Jean Applegate
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Chester MecChurch
Leesville
Camp Polk
Rothschild's
Thelma Flynn
Leonard Flynn
Northwestern Institute of Medical Technology and
X-Ray
Minneapolis, Minn
and Arate A Louis
Justin , Fuller
Princeton Mo
Pearl Taylor
Vera Bailey
Cedar Rapids
Charles Winter
Manchester
8S. W. Smith
Gayle L. Brinning
Keota
Alice Wulf
Court House
Frank Sickels
Will Sickels
Mediapolis
James Dunn
Maquoketa
Trewa
John Goodwin
East Jefferson Street
Goodwin
Dunn
Bee Line Transit Company
Pfe
Yaro Lasek
A.S.N
T.H.D
Barry
C.A.H.D
Fort Crockett
Texas
Melvin Roth
Little’s Furniture
Marvin Bullis
Patricia
C. F. Blecha
Glenview
Air Station
Kenneth J. Biecha
Black Field Army Flying School
Waco
Jacob Wonderlick
Addie Brown
Vint Bales
Rose Miller
Tom Miller
Ollie
Caleb Lemley
Dale Beenblossom
Leslie Beenblossom
Dale Carris
Packwood
James L. Lemley
Wayne Cline
Dan Cline
Charles H. Wolfe
Clarence Rathmel
Oregon Township
Ira Rathmel
Oklahoma
Enid
Pearl Harbor
United States
Richard Hopp
C. A. Boice
Chicago
Tom Anderson
Pvt. Burdette L. Wagenknecht
A.S.T.P
Fort Benning
Habereichter State
Teachers
Arbuckle
C¢ Anderson
Cottrell
Klopfenstein
Tanner
Boileau
Jf Box
Maxwell
W. E. Wasson
Hickok
I. D. Quinn
Quinn
Er. E. Stutsman
Golia Miller
Bertie Hotle
Albert Mills
Ed Sorrell
M. E. DeLashmutt
George Birney
Louise
Ainner
Everett A. Stewart
William Beggs
Luke
Hebner
Willies
Art Prall
L. F. Harding
Fred Downing
Unic No. 3
W. L. Dupuis
Henry van Dyke
Daniel Poling
D.D
J. J.dayton
Ww. S. Kyle
John Lee
P. E. Babcock
George Foster
Washington County Hospital
Foster Bagge
Merle Green
T. F. Barker
H. M. Shaver
A. W. Clow
Riverside High
Jerry Dean Boatwright
Mrs. Bennie Boatwright
Lola Winga
Owen Cnossen
Cc. O. Dayton
Gon. Raymond
Raymond
High Seas
Camp Warren
Wyo
Allen Stransky
Marion Stransky
Pilotburg
Ronald Gray
Harold Gray
Doris Robison
James Locke
T.5
Myrtle McCleary
Marion Ave
Russell Piecker
Pooster Club
Ed Roberts
Raymond Landau
American Home Dept
Tom C. Davis
Iowa Ave
Y.W.C
Blaine Holmes
Y.W.C.A
Pythian Sisters
Ann Judson Circle of Baptist Church
FE. H. Messer
W. Madison St
Fast Noble Grand Circle
S. Third Ave
V.F.W
P.m
K.C. Hall
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Florence Smith
Leah Rathmel
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Duane Daetring
Mystery Sister
Harmony Club
Ed Wittetoe
Rebekah Club
Red Cross
Carl Schneider
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Society
Mrs. Diddams
Miss Shaw
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