Local visitors and service calls noted from area towns
Mrs Emma Hesseltine and son Howard visit locally with Mrs Ralph Beauchamp of Crawfordsville. Claire S Keating returns to Waterloo after a brief visit with his mother Mrs Etieine Spenser and sister Mrs Ralph McCreedy. Keating will go to Des Moines for air corps physicals. Sergeant R A Jones Jr of Fort Bragg reports 26th division moved to Camp Edwards Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Private Robert Jones Jr now in Medical department AP0 26 101 Field Artillery Camp Edwards Mass. Mr and Mrs Orlin Witting Cedar Falls to visit this weekend with Mrs Edna Wittric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire S. Keating
Waterloo
Etieine Spenser
Ralph McCreedy
Ed Speigel
Air Corps
Des Moines
R. A. Jones, Jr
Fort Bragg
N. Car
26Th Division
The
Field Artillery
Camp Edwards
Mass
Cape Cod
Falmouth
Robert Jones, Jr
A.P.O. 26
101 Field Artillery
Orlin Witting
Cedar Falls
Edna Wittric
Birthday cake parade at Bronx Zoo hippo Big Tom
A 200 pound birthday cake made of bran oats carrots and hay was presented to the Bronx Zoo hippo Big Tom, a 2 1/2 ton resident, in a playful celebration. Pete 38 was noted in connection with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Bronx
Pete
Vocal Program Featured At U P Aid Meeting
The Ladies Aid of United Presbyterian church met with 35 members in the social rooms. Mrs. J O Matthews led devotions and read a Christmas story, followed by prayer. Mrs. Cloyce Stewart chaired, 21 calls were reported, and Mrs. Frank B Miller introduced vocal solos and carols performed by Margaret Phillips Matthews Lipscomb McCleery Hamilton. Refreshments were served by Mrs. W S Duncan and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
The
United Presbyterian Church
J. O. Matthews
Matthews Luke
Cloyce Stewart
Raymond Anderson
Frank B. Miller
Margaret Phillips
Douglas Dowell
Matthews
Bruce Lipscomb
Margaret McCleery
Carolyn Hamilton
R. H. McCleery
Plano
W. S. Duncan
Unit No. 5
Howard Snyder
Ewing
Dale Atkinson
Anna Landau
Karl Steele
F. E. Bartow
H. M. Shaver
Isiah
Momvnting
Shaver
Harland Mead
Ralph Junkin
Donald C. Bell
Ms. Bartow
Bartow
Frank Lontwell
Pearl Whistler
Means
Roy Means
Unit No. 6
W. F. Bickel
Luke
C L Club Hosts Meeting at Wagenknecht Home
Mrs Herman Wagenknecht hosted a full day C L club gathering with thirteen members and three children present. Elmer Thomas led nutrition lessons on body needs and meal planning, followed by demonstrations and an afternoon session on food preparation chaired by Thomas and Wagenknecht. The next meeting on January 6 will be with Mrs Joe Podaris and feature New Year resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Wagenknechht
C. L. Club
Elmer Thomas
Henry Wagenknecht
Thomas
Wagenknecht
Joe Podaris
Local births and hospital discharges noted
Discharges include Thomas McMahon and Claire Hall from Wis Hall. A daughter was born to Earl and Mrs McGraw at 11 15 weighing nine pounds nine ounces. Ben Stont and wife welcomed a son in Crawfordsville at 7 10 weighing seven pounds six and a half ounces. E J Hurley and 952 South Iowa are parents of a son born at 1 30 morning weighing seven pounds nine ounces. A son arrived at 5 50 morning to David Boyer and wife 10 09 East Main Street weighing eight ounces. Edmund Wolfe underwent major operation this morning. Mrs Harold Thomassen and Paula Jean were dismissed this afternoon along with Mrs Joe Duea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McMahon
Hall Claire
Wis
W. H. Stonebarger
Lone Tree
Earl McGraw
Ben Stont
Crawfordsville
E. J. Hurley
South
Iowa
David Boyer
East Main Street
Edmund Wolfe
East Washington
Harold Thomassen
Paula Jean
Joe Duea
Demons Fall to Keokuk 41 34 in Tight City Showdown
Washington Demons led 26 13 at halftime but Keokuk Chiefs roared back in the second half to win 41 34. Key players for Washington included Marshall, Arnold, Klein, Prebyl and Roddy Moore while Keokuk built the decisive run in the fourth period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demons
Keokuk
Washington High School Demons
Keokuk High School Chiefs
Washington
Columbus Junction
Chiefs
Marshall
Prebys
Dick Marshall
Arnold
Klein
Junior Prebyl
Roddy Moore
Evcc
Moore
Turner
Cardinals Edge Toward Improvement in Loss at Tipton
Washington's junior college Cardinals lost to Tipton 44 to 33 on Tipton's court. The team showed progress under coach Bill Bates, trailing 10-2 early, 17-9 at halftime, then narrowing the gap to 28-25 entering the fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cardinals
Tipton
YMCA City Basketball League Opens Monday
The YMCA city basketball league schedules opening games Monday evening at the YMC A. Leigh Soule announces teams and rosters for three 7:30 p.m. matches with public entries welcome and play continuing on subsequent Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A. City Basketball League
Y.M. Cym
Leigh Soule
Y.M.C.A
Kenneth White
Red Little
Claire Darbyshire
Jack Trotman
Reno Willams
Bill Perdock
Stan Kiesey
Jame Birney
Tom Gray
Kk. K. Burham
Bus Westermark
Gailen Bull
Edsell Brown
Ed Nardy
Gordon Jacobson
Mike McHone
Bill Kiesey
J. HH. Donald
Ray Whitehead
Bill Burham
Arnold Carr
C. PF. Chamberlin
W. M. Mills
Dale Fuhr
Don Kiesey
Gene Turner
Birch Holden
Charles Sutton
Frank Dea
Joe Pickens
Y M C A Swim Team Competes in Burlington Return Meet
Members of the Y M C A swimming team travel to Burlington for a return meet with the Burlington Y M swimming team. The Washington contingent includes John Ganon Bob Rohrer Wayne Pratt James Gilchrest Hal Longer Warren and Tommy Goodwin George and Herman Doran Bob Stockman Robert Kelley Jack James Archie Euwer and Bob Unsiker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Burlington
Y.M
Washington
John Ganon
Bob Rohrer
Wayne Pratt
James Gilchrest
Hal Longer
Warren
Tommy Goodwin
George An Herman Doran
Bob Stockman
Robert Kelley
Jack James
Archie Euwer
Bob Unsiker
Kalona Wins Ke Washington League Thriller
Kalona defeats Wellman 28 to 18 on Wellman court as Saforek leads with 10 points and Swartzendruber adds 7 for Wellman. Richland tops Keota 27 to 17 on Richland court with Steinbeck at 7 and McNarren 9. Brighton edges West Chester 24 to 20 as Brighton leads 10 to 7 at halftime. Kalona and Richland lead the Ke Wash League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Wellman
Thealona
Saforek
Leo Swartzendruber
Richland
Keota
Carl Steinbeck
McNarren
Landens
Jon
Richland Court
Brighton
West Chester
Chuck
Genkinger and
Mayer
League games highlight Crawfordsville and Cotter wins
In Tri County league action Crawfordsville defeated Yarmouth 32 to 18, Olds 31 beat Wayland 80 to 28, and Ainsworth 32 topped Wyman 25. Anderson led Olds with 15, Clark paced Wayland with 12, Peters led Cotter with points, and Linder of Mt. Union scored. An additional score outside the league showed Packwood 48 over Pleasant Plain 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Yarmouth
Olds
Wayland
Cotter
Mt. Union
Ainsworth
Wyman
Anderson
Clark
Peters
Linder
Time zones of the United States and their meridians
The United States uses four main time zones East ern Central Mountain and Pacific. They align with the 75th 90th 105th and 120th meridians west of Greenwich and are 5 6 7 and 8 hours behind Greenwich mean time respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Greenwich
Local social notes from Havre area
Mrs E G Mason kept Walter Marjorie and Elizabeth Ann Mullen Tuesday while their parents shopped in Iowa City. Many local families visited relatives and attended the Ezra Wittmer sale with residents of Winfield Washington Martinsburg and Wayland noted.
Waterfowl Hunters Use Scow Guns to Kill Large Flocks
Old-time market hunters employed scow guns capable of killing 50 to 100 waterfowl per shot, highlighting the era’s extreme hunting methods and gear.
Class Meets With Mrs J N Dodd For Christmas Party
The Loyal Woman's class of the Baptist church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. John Dodd's home with seventeen members and a guest Irene Yard present. Mrs. S H Brindley led devotions and President Mrs W P Moore led the business session. The group decided to continue baskets of delicacies to former members unable to attend. Moore organized the gift exchange and contests followed. Refreshments with a Christmas motif were served by Mrs. Dodd assisted by Mrs. E H Messer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
John Dodd
Irene Yard
S. H. Brindley
W. P. Moore
Moore
Dodd
E. H. Messer
Highland Social Club Plans Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange
The Highland Social Club met with Mrs. John Quinn and 18 members plus several visitors. They scheduled a cooperative Christmas dinner at Roy Steele’s home on Saturday December 20 with a gift exchange in the afternoon and planned to present a gift to Frances Quinn Shaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Highland Social Club
John Quinn
Fitch
Richland
Everett Rath
Eula Mae Coon
Lucille Muphy
Olive Lewis
Roy Steele
Frances Quinn Shaver
Elmer Steele
Ira Coon
Miss Murphy
Miss Coon
Rural Homemakers Club Meets With Mrs. Hesseltine
The Rural Homemakers club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Emma Hesseltine's home for an all day session. A co operative luncheon followed by a Christmas themed decor and gifts exchange. Volunteers knotted a comforter and packed candy boxes for service members, as a Farm Bureau nutrition lesson was given. Officers elected for the new year: president Mrs. Robert Holmes, vice president Mrs. Louis Harland, secretary treasurer Mrs. Ralph Krantz. The January meeting will be with Mrs. Ida Wooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hesseltine
Farm Bureau
Robert Holmes
Louis Harland
Ralph Krantz
B. F. Bostwick
Hilitt Grayson
Everette Ward
N. Sorrell
Albert Mills
Sorrell
E. E. Stutsman
Tom Downing
Birdie Hotle
Frances Minick
Cedar Falls
Harvey Meek
William Beggs
Iiehner
Luke
Robert Schell
Beggs
L. F. Harding
Red Cross
Lenora van Aucken
S. P. Finch
W. B. Dupuis
J. D. Dayton
Fred Downing
Carl Hedges
Dupuis
J. W. Chandler
Edgar Guest
H. Kck. Cook
Edwin Griffith
Chandler
Unit No. 4
P. L. Etter
O. L. Dayton
R. E. Shannon
F. C. Surface
Will Jones
M. L. Brown
June Scheel and L Arthur announce engagement and wedding
Announcement from Davenport and Columbus City lists June Scheel daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Scheel and L Arthur son of Mr and Mrs Evan H Arthur as engaged. The candle lit wedding is set for 7 30 p m Saturday December 20 at Holy Cross Lutheran church in Davenport officiated by Reverend Theo Schultz. A prenuptial party will be held Saturday evening December 13 at the bride's home. The couple plans to reside in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
June Scheel
W. J. Scheel
Davenport
Lee Arthur
Evan H. Arthur
Columbus City
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Ray
Theo Schultz
Offici
Community Notices From Ainsworth Area Families
Monday evening Frank Pratt had dental work done. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stout and Lloyd visited at the William Freyenburger home Saturday evening. Alberts Zieglowsky Edward and Alberta spent Sunday with the John Zieglowsky family. Ainsworth guests Philip Gerdes of Ainsworth visited Henry Lanning on Tuesday afternoon. S. C. Wittmer couple called at Will Richards Sunday evening. Frank Pratt and children visited John Pratt in Gracehill Sunday. In the afternoon Mrs. Pratt and daughters Nancy and Frances called on Mrs. Charlie Strohm. Lloyd spent Sunday at Carl Jarvis home Packwood. Westen family and John Koehler household guests of John Zieglowsky Sunday. Walter Westen and Barbara visited Clyde Thompson Saturday evening. Rev Delbert Westy and Mrs called at S. C. Wittmer Thursday afternoon. Mason and Miller baled beans with E G Mason finishing Thursday. Mrs Jugenheimer aided with cooking. Martin Weston dined with the Albert Zieglowsky family Sunday. Ruth Smith of the hospital spent Monday with parents Milton and Mrs Smith. Miss Nellie Wiley shared Friday evening supper with the Frank Pratt family. Samuel Wittmer, student from Iowa City, weekend with S. C. Wittmer family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pratt
Jesse Stout
Lloyd
William Freyenburger
Albert Zieglowsky
Edward
Alberta
John Zieglowsky
Ainsworth
Philip Gerdes
Henry Lanning
S. C. Wittmer
Will Richards
Ruth Smith
Milton Smith
Nellie Wiley
Samuel Wittmer
Iowa City
S.C. Wittmer
Social highlights of Methodist unit officers for new year
The Woman's Society of Christian Service units of the Methodist church named new officers for the year across ten units. Leaders, assistants, secretaries and treasurers were elected as Christmas programs and social gatherings continued at member homes, with devotions and Red Cross sewing planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
W.S.C.S
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Bostwick Home
Luncheon at Mrs Ed Aston Home For Heights Club
Mrs Ed Aston hosted a luncheon at her New London home for members of the Heights Thursday club. Eight members and two guests Mrs Robert Schell and Faye Swickard attended the drive to New London and the informal visit. The meal was at one o clock and table settings followed holiday colors. The afternoon was spent visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Aston
New London
Heights
Robert Schell
Faye Swickard
Social Calendar Highlights Fortnightly Parties and Club Events
A sequence of local social calendar items lists gatherings at the Masonic temple and churches. Christmas parties, gift exchanges, and pot lucks are planned by Rainbow Girls Susannah Girls Pythian Sisters Royal Neighbors and other groups with venues including the Public Library and Masonic temple. Members are urged to bring toys and dishes for gatherings and to note change of meeting days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Fields
Susannah Girls
Methodist
Louise Wasson
Pythian
W. Wash
St. Handcraft Dept
Winga’s Cafe
Methodist Church
K.P. Hall
P.m
K.C. Hall
Wowkee Sara Lu Miller
Wesleyan Service Guild of
W.F.W
Temple
Royal Neighbors
Nettie Horn
Iowa Ave
O.E.S
s_ Masonic temple
Homemakers Club
Neil Trotman
Pythian Circle
J. T. Rehmel
Y.W
Robert Roberts
Celebrations Mark Several Local Birthdays
Mrs Owen Cnossen Sr observes her 79th birthday. Eddie Harmon Fred Burser May McFarland Jeanne Rudiger celebrate birthdays. Jeanne Rudiger is daughter of Mr and Mrs George Rudiger. Billy Kleese turns six and Dorothy Statler turns fourteen, children of Ralph and Merle Statler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Cnossen, Sr
Eddie M. Harmon
Fred Burser
May McFarland
Jeanne Ellen Rudiger
Jeanne
George Rudiger
Billy Kleese
Ralph Kleese
Dorothy Statler
Merle Statler
Mrs N E Lease to celebrate 89th birthday tomorrow
A Three Quarter Century club member Mrs N E Lease of Crawfordsville will turn 89 tomorrow. She was born near Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Lease
Crawfordsville
Evelyn Vacha Birthday Highlight At Columbus Junction
Tomorrow marks the birthday of Evelyn Jean Vicca daughter of Mr and Mrs Lumir Vacha of Cotter This is her first year at Columbus Junction High School and she is noted in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Jean Vicca
Lumir Vacha
Cotter
Columbus Junction High School
Birthday twins Verla Brobst and Junior Nelson
Verla Jean Brobst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brobst, will turn 11 tomorrow. Junior Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson, will be eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verla Jean Brobst
Roy Brobst
Junior Nelson
Lloyd Nelson
Sisters Bessie McCoy and Jessie Ellis Celebrate Birthdays
Mrs. Bessie McCoy and Mrs. Jessie Ellis, sisters, will celebrate their birthdays tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie McCoy
Jessie Ellis
Brothers Harry and Al Crone Birthday Tomorrow
The piece notes that brothers Harry and Al Crone will celebrate birthdays tomorrow. It also lists others with Dec 14 birthdays: Nellie Dodder James Dvorak Jr East Highland community Jane Brevty Mrs Martin Westen Havre Mrs Frank Huber and Mrs Berth Meek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
al Crone
Nellie Dodder
James Dvorak, Jr
East Highland
Jane Brevty
Martin Westen
Havre
Frank Huber
Berth Meek
Two birthdays Noted for Patton and Wenger Tomorrow
Howard Kyle Patton turns 15 tomorrow. Myrtle Wenger also celebrates her birthday the same day, marking upcoming personal anniversaries for both individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kyle Patton
Aid Holds Exchange Of Christmas Gifts At Ladies Aid
The United Presbyterian Ladies Aid met yesterday afternoon with 11 members and two guests. Mrs. Mary Applegate and Mrs. Lyda Gideon led the event, Lydia Juzeler hosted, and guest Mrs. John Cherry and Max Gideon attended. Members recalled childhood Christmas memories as the program, with paper and pencil games and a Christmas themed refreshment service led by the hostess and Mrs. Cherry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Mary Applegate
Lyda Gideon
Lydia Juzeler
John Cherry
Max Gideon
Roast Preparation Tip to Prevent Rib Roast Browning
A home cook advises placing raw potatoes over rib roast ends to shield them from excessive browning in the oven. The method aims to keep the meat evenly colored while cooking.
H H Members Plan Family Supper and Christmas Party
H H club members and guests met for a Christmas gift exchange led by Mrs. Forrest Walker. Twelve members answered roll call with plans for a cooperative Christmas dinner at Eureka church basement and a ten cent gift exchange. Secret friends were revealed and new ones drawn, with the group pledging Red Cross sewing for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Walker
H. H. Club
Ola Jacobs
I. B. Hoxworth
Paul Bell
Ted Givans
Eureka Church
Secret Club
Red Cross
Elect Mrs Stewart New Club President
The White Way club met with Mrs Merle Eckels on Dec 9 for a 1 PM luncheon with all members and one guest, Mrs Weeks. Officers elected were President Gertie Stewart, Vice President Margaret Wells, Secretary Evans, Treasurer Rittenhouse. Oyster supper planned with Mr and Mrs Ferinash on New Year’s Eve. Next meeting with Mrs Floyd Crayne Jan 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Club
Merle Eckels
Weeks
Gertie Stewart
Margaret Wells
Evans
Rittenhouse
Ferinash
Floyd Crayne
Fleur de Lis Club Luncheon and Gift Exchange
Mrs. George Foster hosted a Fleur de Lis club luncheon on Thursday with sixteen members and a guest. The one o'clock event featured Christmas decorations and a ten cent gift exchange. Mrs. Foster presented the second Farm Bureau lesson on nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Foster
Fleur de Lis Club
C. R. Gallagher
Foster
Farm Bureau
Orders of Eastern Star names new officers for 1929
The Order of Eastern Star held a regular meeting at the Masonic temple electing Mrs O E Schmitt as worthy matron and Victor Blattner as worthy patron along with several associate officers. Installations planned for January with a cooperative Christmas dinner and program at the temple on December 17 and a ten cent gift exchange with Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Harrison Dodder
O. E Schmitt
Victor Blattner
A. Flenner
Cloyce Gault
Belle Rice
Earl Bickford
Lloyd Foster
Santa Chris
Knights of Pythias Guest Night Diner at KP Hill
Knights urged to attend guest night at KP Hill at 6 30 Monday evening. R G Kaiesey directs details and all Knights should bring guests to the event at 257t%
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.P
K.P. Hill
R.G. Kaeisey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wes Custer
Wolf Floral CO
Howard
Ralph Beauchamp
U. P. Aid Meeting
Graham
Klann
Keo«uk
Albia
Centerville
Bill Bates
Finke
Faed
P Klein
F Morrison
Bull
Shields
Mace
Conry
Satin
Ais Ina Drakis
Fields
Speer
Owe We Russell
Muscatine
Weber
Bechman
Basketball League
Anothr
Packwood
Pleasant Plain
Lewis Hering
Evert Westen
Harold Wilson
Martin
Westen
Walter Westen
Barbara
Harm Westen
Ezra Wittmer
Salo Irs
Klopfenstein
Kermit
John Baer
Howard Witting
Charles Cannon
Max
J. N. Dodd
Club
Rural Homemakers Club
E. Hesseltine
Ida Wooley
L. Arthur
Social Highlichtser
Grace Nell Crowell
T. L. Brookhart
Teader
C. P. Weldin
Les Eicher
L. C. Willits
Oakley Payne
William Sitler
Payne
Cloyce Horsey
Lea Eicher
Kerr
Unit No. 7
Ira Rathmel
R. C. Keffgg
R. H. Hampsher
George Kerr
Jesus
Keagy
M. H. Sartor
W. A. Erbe
L. R. Carbee
W.A. Bealer
Rathmel
Nebegall
Joe Nebergall
Paul Wilson
Matthew
Lyle Wilson
Good Housekeeping
Paul Gallico
Leider
Earle Libe
E.L. Rouse
Nebergall
Paul Harvey
Rouse
Wilcox Home
Scott Wilcox
Wilcox
Manford Wilcox
George Dire
N. W. Thompson
Knupp
Unit No. 10
Clayde Knupp
Brown Home
Walter Brown
Robert Reaney
Ed Gallagher
Homer Birney
Reiney
Henry Berdo
Myrtle Wenger
Aid
H.H
Stewart
New Club
O.E
Heaven
Baby
Neiswanger
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