Local visits and job news involve regional residents
Louis Thomas of Manson Washington arrived for a brief visit with his sister Mrs Annie Case. Don C Davis of Marshalltown received word of a job offer as junior hydraulics engineer with the Tennessee Valley Project in Knoxville Tennessee effective January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Thomas
Manson
Wash
Annie Case
Don C. Davis
Marshalltown
Charles W.davis
Tennessee Valley Project
Knoxville
Tenn
Mr. Davis
School of Engineering
University of Iowa
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Washington Demons Open Little Six Play at Home
Washington high school hosts Keokuk in the Little Six basketball opener at 7 30 this evening. Keokuk enters with several tune up games while Washington seeks improvement under Coach Harp after a victory in their previous game against Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Keokuk
Demons
Columbus Junction
Chiefs
John Harp
Don Klein
Dick Marshall
Junior Prebys
Dick Moore
Jim Arnold
Dave Turner
Washington
Cardinals
Tipton Junior College
Tipton
Cards
Albia
Centerville
Trenton Coach Leads Woodward to Undefeated Season
Elmer Fenton, former West Chester athletics coach, guides Woodward Iowa to an undefeated football campaign with a single tie. The 244 point surge over 31 opponents included a postseason 20-13 win at Pella after finishing regular season October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Fenton
West Chester
Woodward
Iowa
Pella
Iowa City
Madrid
Ogden O Ward
Dallas Center
Redfield
Johnston
Bayard
Wooodward
Guthrie Center
Panora
Red Cross and Defense Office Open for Home Service
An office opened today in the northeast corner room of the square to recruit volunteers for home defense under 8 W Easter of the civilian defense council. Ina McDowell heads the effort and records volunteers' offers. The space previously housed the county Red Cross fundraising for a 3900 county quota toward a 50000 relief fund. Mrs Phil Weldin accepts donations there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina McDowell
Weldin
Red Cross
8. W. Easter
Civilian Defense Council
Rockwood
Phil Weldin
Bible Reading Schedule and Church Service Roster
Chronological listing of Bible study slots and church service times with individual leaders and assigned chapters from John to Revelation. Names include Verla Bosh, Mrs Sherman, Dorothy Darnel, Naomi Kyle, Ira Mae Darnel, Martha Wylie, Virginia Wy lie, Mary Justine George, Jean Shalla, Evelyn Miller, Mercedes Miller, Dick Marshall, Wilma Brower, Maurine Walker, Margaret Marshall, and many others, ending with Rev Geo Kerr and Irene Lane among a Pioneer Group roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Roger Sherman
Dorothy Darnel
Naomi Kyle
Ira Mae Darnel
Martha Wylie
Virginia Wylie
Mercedes Miller
Dick Marshall
Wilma Brower
Maurine Walker
P. F. Whisler
Lloyd Walker
Arthur Duensing
Carolyn Hamilton
Dave Anwyl
John Owen
Ralph Kleese
Corinthians
William Walker
Frances Whisler
Stewart Bell
Philippians
Deborah Longer
Ccolossians
Russell Bell
Thessalonians
Margaret McCall
Howard Patton
Harold Wylie
Donna Wylie
Dick McCleery
Jim Easter
Robert Logan
Dale White
Dick Paul
Robert Livingston
Philemon & Hebrews
Irene Lane
Hebrews
Virginia McLaughlin
Mrs. Kerr
James
David Livingston
Peter
Douglas Dow
Red Cross to Host Campaigns in Shared Room
A room will host joint campaigns for both political sides and the Red Cross. Organizers say the arrangement enables simultaneous outreach while keeping events in a single accessible venue.
Rosemary Club Christmas Party With Gifts And Bridge
Mrs. George Horn hosted a Rosemary club gathering on Wednesday with three guests Mrs. Arthur Horn Mrs. Verne Moss and Mrs. Boyd Foster. Santa Claus handed out gifts from the decorated tree as three children watched. Bridge ran at four tables with Mrs. John Cherry high and Mrs. Clive Gray low. A Christmas motif dressed the refreshments. The next meeting for members and husbands is Tuesday evening December 30 at J. F. Whisler home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Horn
Rosemary Club
Arthur Horn
Verne Moss
Boyd Foster
Santa Claus
John Cherry
Clive Gray
J. F. Whisler
Importance of Corn To Defense Grows
In Des Moines Iowa corn supplies move to the granary as the grain reaches wartime status. Reports show 8 217 651 bushels shipped from the United States to Great Britain under the lend lease program. Corn now promises to be crucial for food and industrial uses replacing imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Great Britain
Lendisease
Missing Hartford diamond ring recovered by blind man
A diamond ring sought for over two weeks in Hartford was found on the ground floor of the state capitol by a blind man, ending the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
State Capitol
Alberta Godfrey Weds Paul Evans in Kahoka Ceremony
Alberta Godfrey daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Godfrey married Paul Frederick Evans son of Mr and Mrs Guy Evans in Kahoka Missouri on October 25 officiated by Reverend Monroe. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ivan Jarvis. The couple will reside in Oskaloosa after graduation backgrounds note Alberta's 1939 Washington High School graduation and early college attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Norton
Lancaster
Lyle L. Gaither
D. Rodney Davis
Gayle Davis
Ivan Norton
Patricia
Frank Godfrey
Alberta
Paul Frederick Evans
Guy Evans
Washington
Kahoka
Monroe
Srother-In
Ivan Jarvis
Jarvis
Washington High School
Evans
Oskaloosa
Missionary Meeting at Nayadley Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of West Chester Baptist Church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Joe Nayadley's home. Mrs. Mabel Plummer presided in place of Mrs. T. Pore who was away due to family illness. A Presentation Service featured a play Gift Box Opening as members presented and opened boxes for a generous collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the West Chester Baptist Church
Joe Nayadley
Mabel Plummer
T. Pore
Mmembers
County WCTU Training School Report on 1943 convention plans
A Washington county W C T U training school met at Mrs J Russell Bell’s home attended by twenty women. Sessions opened at 10 with a noon fellowship dinner and round table discussions of state president recommendations. State director notes and various department reports were given. ribbons and LT L banner awarded. Ada Hillis spoke on Faith That Overcomes. Des Moines 1943 national convention noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Washington County
J. Russell Bell
Dewey of
Wellman
M. H. McDowell
Kalona
L.T.L
L.T.L. Banner
Ada Hillis
Des Moines
W.C.T.U
Missionary Society Luncheon at Mrs Booth Home
Prairie Flower Missionary Society held a cooperative lunch yesterday at the home of Mrs. W. D. Booth with Mrs. Stanley as co-hostess. Mrs. Reeves and Mrs. Cave organized entertainment including a Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
W. D. Booth
Stanley
T. C. Reeves
Don Cave
Velma_ Booth
China
Arlye Myers
Marjorie Benson
Maxine Reeves
Ada Smith
Merrimac Diary Tidbits From Lutheran Ladies Aid
Mrs. Andrew Zihlman hosted the Lutheran Ladies Aid in the church parlor on Wednesday afternoon. Earl Smith owns a 1940 Pontiac. Gladys Baumghman is out of school with the mumps. Max Baldosier is drawn on the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Amrine
Merrimac
Andrew Zihlman
Earl Smith
Gladys Baumghman
Max Baldosier
Ladies Aid Meets At Johnson Home
The New Haven Ladies Aid society met at Mrs. Nora Johnson’s home with Mrs. Myra Wilson and Mrs. Sara Johnson assisting. Mrs. Earl Dale led devotionals as president conducted business. A Christmas gift exchange followed, lunch was served, and the next meeting is planned for January 21 with location to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Nora Johnson
Myra Wilson
Sara Johnson
Earl Dale
Group 2 Hostess Leads Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting
Mrs. J. Martin White hosted Group 2 of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid yesterday with Mrs. Mae Hopengardner giving the devotional. Nine members attended the quiz program followed by a social hour and refreshments arranged by Mrs. Archie Kuwer and Mrs. Val Fuhr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Martin White
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Mae Hopengardner
Archie Kuwer
Val Fuhr
Junior Auxiliary Keeps Regular Meeting With Christmas Program
Shirley Brown presided over the Junior American Legion Auxiliary gathering at the Legion rooms yesterday afternoon. Guests from the Senior Auxiliary attended. A Thanksgiving basket report was given and the group planned scrapbooks for a Veterans hospital in January. Patricia Scovef led the program with Christmas carols sung with Mrs. Robert Schell at the piano. Carol Hines provided a reading. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Schell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Brown
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Patricia Scovef
Robert Schell
Carol Hines
Schell
Shrine Invites Davenport Meeting on Dec 17
Damascus Shrine members receive invitation to a Christmas ceremonial in Davenport. Dinner at 6 15 p m followed by the ceremonial at eight o'clock at the Masonic temple, highlighting a regional fraternal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Boston
Muscatine
Davenport
Damascus
Masonic Temple
Mrs Phillips Hosts Rural Woman's Club Luncheon
Mrs. Carl Phillips hosted an all day Rural Woman's club meeting with ten members. Festive home decor and Christmas appointments framed a noon buffet. President Mrs. Lloyd Alliman led a brief business session. Mrs. Grant Humston delivered nutrition lesson. Next meeting December 17 features a Christmas party with gift exchange hosted by Mrs. Frank Pringle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Phillips
Woman's Club
Lioyd Alliman
Lester Luckenbill
Grant Humston
Frank Pringle
Local families visit over Sunday in area homes
Fairfield Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hill and family visited Sunday evening with Kenneth Criles. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Amrine and sons Harold and Donald and Mrs. Mary Amrine visited Sunday in the George Lemley home. Mr. and Mrs. John Hill and family visited Sunday in the Jack Riley home. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Schafer and daughter Thelma of Rock Island spent the weekend in the Jay Schafer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Lester Hill
Kenneth Criles
Carl Amrine
Harold
Donald
Mary Amrine
George Lemley
John Hill
Jack Riley
Glenn Schafer
Thelma
Rock Island
Jay Schafer
Cactus Plants Introduced to Palestine From America
Cactus plants, not native to Palestine in biblical times, were brought from the Americas in recent centuries and are now found in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
America
Social Calendar Highlights Week’s Community Events
Monday Fortnightly at 8 p m hosted by Mrs Roy Fields 422 B 7th St Christmas party Rainbow Girls meeting 7 30 p m Masonic temple Tuesday Susannah Girls at Methodist church pot luck supper 1 o clock luncheon Winga cafe Wesleyan Service Guild 7 30 p m gift exchange Pythian Sisters 8 6 50 p m W F W Auxiliary 25 cent gift exchange K C hall Wednesday Royal Neighbors social evening hosted by Mrs Nettie Horn 1026 N Iowa Ave bring sandwiches and dish to pass 10 cent gift exchange
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Fields
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Susannah Girls of
Methodist Church
Sara la Miller
W. Wash
St. Handcraft Dept
Winga’s Cafe
Wesleyan Service Guild of Methodist Church
Louise Wasson
Pythian Sisters
W.F.W
P.m. K.C. Hall
Royal Neighbors
Nettie Horn
Iowa Ave
Walnut Woman's Club Meets at Mrs Wilson Home
The Walnut Woman's Club gathered at Mrs Lyle Wilson's home with Mrs Marlin Wilson assisting. Sixteen members, six children and two guests attended. A gift exchange followed a short program and a business meeting led by Mrs Everett Lewis. The second Farm Bureau nutrition lesson was presented. January meeting set with Mrs Leslie Gates. Refreshments in Christmas motif were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Woman's Club
Lyle Wilson
Marlin Wilson
Donald Realer
Ed Kauffman
Everett Lewis
Farm Bureau
Leslie Gates
Glen Dunbar
Multiple Ninth Birthday Celebrations Highlight Weekend Dates
Allen Stransky and Ron Gray celebrate ninth birthdays today. Ralph Woods Reo Horak and Maurice Putman share the day. Louise Eyestone Hayes of Gracehill also marks a birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Stransky
Marion Stransky
Ronauld Gray
Harold Gray
Ralph Woods
Reo Horak
Maurice Putman
Louise Eyestone Hayes
Gracehill
K P Lodge Sets Guest Night Dinner at KP Hall
Announcement for a Knights of Pythias event at KP Hall at 6 30 PM Monday. All Knights urged to attend and bring guests. Signed by R Kelsey C C with initials unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.P
K.P. Hall
Kelsey
C. C
Selectee Skips Pack During Camp Roberts Transfer
The first group of Camp Roberts graduates of basic training heads to posts with the 40th division in San Luis Obispo. On departure morning all men carry full field packs except one, who admits sending his pack to San Luis by express a few days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Roberts
40Th
San Luis Obispo
San Luis
Express
Public Affairs Luncheon Features Music and Theater Talk
Mrs. Dave McLaughlin and Mrs. George Rudiger co hosted the Public Affairs department meeting at Winga's cafe with a one o'clock luncheon. Carolyn Hamilton spoke on music on the march in America and a brief history of American music, followed by performances by Margaret McCleery and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave McLaughlin
George Rudiger
Public Affairs Department
Winga’s
McLaughlin
C. Phil Weldin
E. D. Morrison, Jr
University of Iowa
Little Theater
Iowa City
R. H. McCleery
Carolyn Hamilton
America
Catholic Daughters Gift Exchange At K Co Hall
The Catholic Daughters of America met at K Co hall for a cooperative supper. Mrs. Margaret Payne and Kathryn Swift led the committee. Tables celebrated the season and a Christmas gift exchange followed. The Grand Regent, Mrs. Payne, conducted the meeting and two membership applications were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
K. Co. Hall
Margaret Payne
Kathryn Swift
Christmas Party for IX Club at Waggoner Home
The IX club held its Christmas party at Mrs. Harvey Waggoner’s home on Wednesday evening. Gifts were placed around the lighted tree for exchange. Bridge was played at two tables with high scores won by Mrs. Pearl Casey and Mrs. Ola Risk. Guests included Mrs. Mary Beggs and Mrs. Vera Drake. Refreshments followed in keeping with the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IX Club
Harvey Waggoner
Pearl Casey
Ola Risk
Mary Beggs
Vera Drake
P T A Meeting at St James School
The St James Parent Teacher Association met Tuesday afternoon at the school. President Mrs Hubert Redlinger introduced speaker Dr Ruth Church who spoke on Prevention of Diseases in our Community. Plans were made for the Christmas party for the children on Friday afternoon December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Parent Teacher Association
Hubert Redlinger
Ruth Church
Georgia's Founding as the Last English Colony
Georgia was the last English colony in America, founded in 1732 by James Oglethorpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
America
James Oglethorpe
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Iowa Avenue
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