Local notices from Keota and nearby towns
Local notes report visits and travels of residents including Mrs Batie Steele Mrs Ern Salladay Mrs Jesse Busby and Miss Mae McLaughlin in Muscatine. Moves and visits involving Carl Steele Arthur Ot ton Herman Harder Grace Cresswell Omer Seberg Glenn Miller Ed Duvall and Will Taylor. Eggs price 24c a dozen. Legion meeting Tuesday. Mrs Maude Twitty returned from Chicago. Keota Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batie Steele
Ern
Salladay
Jesse Busby
Mae McLaughlin
Muscatine
Arthur Nich Otton
Herman Harderson
Carl
Carl Steele
Warfel
Don Boyer
California
Grace Cresswell
van Buren County
Helen Cresswell
Omer Seberg
Olds
Reister & Sons
Ed Duvall
West Chester
Maude Twitty
Chicago
Anderson
Glenn Miller
Kalona
Legion Meeting
Will Taylor
Washington
Keota
L. Daugherty
Stray Hog Roundup Near Local Square
Local residents assisted in capturing a runaway hog yesterday afternoon near the square and park and returned it to its owner. L. H. Kerr remained at his daughter Mrs. Will Sickles' home after being reported very seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Kerr
Will Sickles
Public Auction Of Maxwell Property In Washington Iowa
By virtue of a writ of special execution the sheriff will offer at public sale in front of Washington County Court House the undivided one half interest in rural sections and city lots in Washington Iowa to satisfy a judgment in rem. Sale starts 1 36 p m on Saturday January 4 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Maxwell
Washington
A. D
City of Washington
Ode Ferguson
Geo. E. Gilbert
J. B. Bovée
Washington National Bank
H. M. Putnam
Trinity Church Plans Elaborate Christmas Services
Trinity Lutheran outlines two Christmas services announced by Pastor Theodore C. Meibohm. Decor includes Laurel hangings and a large Christmas tree with pages of pageantry. The Dec 22 service features children, a nativity tableau, and carols with visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Theodore C. Meibohm
Olter
Mary
Caro
Sherman
Sunshine Club to Host Farewell Party and Dinner
The Sunshine Community club plans a farewell party before March 1 at the John Weerman home to honor the Weermans and the Zecks and Krauses. The annual club dinner follows on January 7 at Mrs. Ehme Koehler’s home with several members on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
John Weerman
Weermans
George Zeck
John Krause
Ehme Koehler
Charles Zieglowsky
Henry Lunning
John Ko
Charles Wolfe
Bertha Klopfenstein
Zeck
Martin Westen
Wéebra Weerman
Lake of the Ozarks Floods Missouri Vast Area
The Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri inundates 61 000 acres or more than nine percent of the county area and stretches about 180 miles in length. The large rise marks a historic flood level affecting shorelines and nearby communities.
Christmas Play for Fortnightly Club Drama Dept
A Christmas play will be presented at the Fortnightly club drama department meeting Monday evening at Mrs. Phil Weldin’s home directed by Gladys Edwards. Cast includes C. C. Hillhouse Victor Westphal Elsie Glassburner Mildred Lemley and Edwards with refreshments by Carris Craig Poole and Weldin. Poole leads the department and the hour is 7 30 p m. Also art department meets December 17 at the public library and Bible department meets 2 30 Monday at Mrs. Wilson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drama Department
Phil Weldin
Gladys Edwards
C. C. Hillhouse
Victor Westphal
Elsie Glassburner
Mildred Lemley
Miss Edwards
J. C. Carris
Mildred Craig
Alice Poole
Weldin
Uniondale Ladies Aid Meets at Salladay Home
The Uniondale Ladies Aid Society met at the Ernest Salladay home in Uniondale with Miss Mae McLaughlin present. Nine people attended, including five guests. President Mrs. Florence Bueby led the business meeting followed by a social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniondale Ladies Aid Society
Washington
Mae McLaughlin
Ernest Salladay
Florence Bueby
Birthday toast for Four Three-Quarter Century club members
Four members reach milestone birthdays with D. F. Kirkpatrick turning 90 tomorrow and his wife recently celebrating their 65th anniversary. Mrs N E Lease, born near Crawfordsville and a long mission worker, is 3 today and resides in Sterling Kansas, last seen at the club party last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Lease
Crawfordsville
Sterling
Kansas
Families Gather for Winter Visit at Mr. Ayers Home
Mrs. Winnie L. Carr of Pomona California arrives to spend the winter with Mr. Ayers. She and another daughter Mrs. Irvin Carr of Weliman share a dinner today. Son H. L. Ayers of Ottumwa and daughters Miss Una May Ayers of Seattle and Mrs. Charles Brown of Washington were unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ayers
Winnie L. Carr
Pomona
Calif
Irvin Carr
Wéliman
H. L
Ottumwa
Una May Ayers
Seattle
Charles Brown
Washington
Hiram R Johnson Born 1858 Timeline Noted
Hiram R Johnson born 1858 in Cherry Valley TL moved to Iowa in 1875 and to Washington in 1883 with a note he will be 77 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram R. Johnson
Cherry Vailey
Iowa
Washington
Anniversary honors Perry Ayers at Dayton lodge
Perry L. Ayers, who recently enrolled in the club, is 75 today. He was honored by Day ton Masonic lodge of Wellman Sept. 1 on the 50th anniversary of his membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry L. Ayers
Dayton Masonic Lodge
Wellman
Birthday List Highlights Residents and Families
Among birthdays today are Nellie Dodder Mr. Martin Westen of Havre Junior Nelson 2 year old son of Lloyd and Mrs Nelson Walnut district James Dvorak Jr East Highland Jane Bruty 17 Harry Crone and Mrs Messie McCoy and sister Mrs Jessie Rys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Dodder
Martin Westen
Havre
Junior Nelson
Lloyd Nelson
Walnut District
James Dvorak, Jr
East Highland
Jane Bruty
Harry Crone
Messie McCoy
Jessie RY Is
Local Birthdays Listed For Tomorrow
Tomorrow’s birthdays include Ja Shrader of Crawfordsville west area Billy Joe Casey Mrs C L Doran Mrs P L Fenn and Paul TeRockhorst son of Mr and Mrs Henry TeRockhorst
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ja Shrader
West of
Crawfordsville
Billy Joe Casey
C. L. Doran
P. L. Fenn
Paul TeRockhorst
Henry TeRockhorst
Birthday Dinner Planned for Mrs Meek with Whislers
Mrs Bertha Meek celebrates her birthday with a dinner tomorrow aided by Mr P F Whisler and wife and family and Miss Clarice Meek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Meek
P. F. Whisler
Claricn Meek
Howard Kyle Patton Celebrates 8th Birthday at Home
Howard Kyle Patton marks his eighth birthday with a small party at home. A cake was prepared in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kyle Patton
Mexico's Independence and Turbulent Early Government
Mexico proclaimed independence from Spain in 1810 and achieved it in 1821. From 1821 to 1857 a 36 year span saw 86 governments tried and discarded and about 70 individuals held the chief executive post in turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Spain
Scotch Prayer Rug Trade Drives Dun Dee Exports
Millions of small bright dyed prayer carpets for Mohammedans are produced each year in Dun dee Scotland for export to Muslim markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundee
Scotland
Mrs Glen Thompson Hosts Bridge Tea at Home
The Rosemary club met at Mrs. Glen Thompson's home Wednesday afternoon to play bridge at four tables. High score went to Mrs. Charles Wiley. Guests included Mrs. Art Rathmel Mrs. Harry Drake and Mrs. Edgar Stout. Christmas gifts were exchanged. A one course luncheon was served. The next meeting will be an evening event at Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Foster's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Club
Glen Thompson
Charles Wiley
Art Rathmel
Harry Drake
Edgar Stout
Lloyd Foster
Guests Take Prizes at Theta Club Christmas Party
Theta club members exchanged Christmas gifts by a grab bag at their party last night at Miss Helen Carson's home. Bridge games at three tables produced high score for Miss Martha Shelangoski and low for Mrs. Bob Lytle. Miss Daisy Franklin and Miss Helen Greiner assisted in serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Club
Helen Carson
Martha Shelangoski
Bob Lytle
Luella
Shelangoski
Delta Alpha Class Social at Methodist Church
The Deltic Alpha Sunday school class met at Mrs. D E Schmitt home for December social. A short business meeting was led by president Mrs Idoud Neiswanger. Entertainment committee organized Bible contests and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deltic Alpha
The
Methodist Church
E. Schmitt
Idoud Neiswanger
W. F. Bickel
Roger Jones
Ethel Kerr
RB. F. Schwartz
FE. F. Wellemyer
W. ™. Bickel
Harvey Meek
Rebekah Club Holds Christmas Gift Exchange
Members of the Rebekah Club exchanged Christmas gifts yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Rickey’s home. The ladies enjoyed a social afternoon with luncheon served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Ralph Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
Charles Rickey
Ralph Stewart
Mrs. Schnoebelen Hosts Riverside Club Christmas Exchange
Riverside report notes Mrs Ivo Schnoebelen hosted the South Side club on December 14. Miss Eunice Craig attended as a guest. Guests enjoyed needlework and visiting before refreshments. Mrs Victor Burich will host the next meeting with a Christmas gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
South Side Club
Ivo Schnoebelen
Eunice Craig
Miss Craig
Victor Burich
Brood Not on Self and the Spirit’s Unfathomable Unknown
A reflective exhortation urging the mind to avoid dwelling on self. It warns that passive thoughts lead to torment while the Spirit’s lessons probe enduring questions that only an active life can answer.
Death mystery deepens in Midwest record
Discovery of Richard Avery a 16 year old from Winthrop Mass found battered and stabbed buried under driftwood near Ottomwe Indiana last February while en route to visit his sister at Iowa State College adds another mystery to Midwest police records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Avery
Winthrop
Mass
Ottomwe
Iowa State College
Midwest
Community Social Calendar Highlights Busy Weekend
The social calendar lists events from Saturday to Monday including a 6:30 Christmas party at the E. O. W. club, an open house honoring Mr. and Mrs. Miller on their golden wedding, Rainbow Girls meeting, drama dept. at the Masonic temple, D A V gift exchange, Koolah club Christmas dinner at noon, and Pythian Sisters and Bethel Missionary society gatherings at K. of P. hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Maxwell
G. W. Mast
Havre
D. H. Miller
Alburnett
Masonic Temple Drama Dept
Phil Weldin
D.A.V
G.R.A. Hall Bible Dept
Frank L. Wilson
Ee Public Library
Koolah Club
Clayde Knapp Home
Pythian Sisters
P. Hal
Bethel Missionary Society
Boyd
P. Hall
Dr B F Allens Golden Wedding in Kalona
Kalona residents Dr and Mrs B F Allens celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Monday December 16 with open house for friends from 3 to 10 p m. Their children are expected to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Allens
Kalona
B. F. Allen
Pythian Sisters Celebrate Christmas Party Next Wednesday
Pythian Sisters will hold their annual Christmas party next Wednesday after a regular meeting at 7 30 p m On the menu a pot luck supper at 6 30 p m Gifts will be given to children and members will exchange presents Dinner committee includes Mrs A B Schmoeller Mrs Harvey Waggoner and Mrs Bessie Wright Children gifts coordinators are Mrs Vic Crone Mrs Paul Harvey and Mrs O E Helwick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Schmoeller
Harvey Waggoner
Bessie Wright
Vic Crone
Paul Harvey
O. E. Helwick
Jeanne Ellen Rudiger's First Train Ride Birthday Treat
Jeanne Ellen Rudiger turned five and enjoyed a kindergarten party at Centennial with a poinsettia cake and five red candles. Her mother took her to Columbus Junction where Mr. Rudiger will meet them on the way home. Santa favors and Christmas tree centers added festive touches. Mae and Jack Clark were noted cousins present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Ellen Rudiger
Centennial Kindergarten
George Rudiger
Columbus Junction
Rudiger
Brich
Jeanne Ellen
Mae
Jack Clark
Christmas Party of H. H. Club Held at George Hopping Home
The H. H. club families held their Christmas party last evening at the George Hopping home. Members drew for a gift exchange and exchanged presents after a pot luck supper. Cards were played during the evening. The next regular meeting will be with Mrs. I. B. Hoxworth next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Club
George Hopping
I. B. Hoxworth
Neighbors Host Turkey Dinner at D C Griggs Home
Neighbors of Mr and Mrs D C Griggs held a pot luck turkey dinner at their home last evening. Thirty nine people attended and the meal filled the big table with many dishes. Afterward the younger guests played cards while older guests chatted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Griggs
Fossils show Scorpions in Carboniferous with no major changes
The record notes that scorpions existed in the Carboniferous period and that there is no essential structural difference between fossil forms and modern relatives, indicating long term stability in their anatomy.
Golden Glow Club Hosts Covered Dish Supper in Wayland
The Golden Glow club for ten young married couples gathered at Omar Roth home for a covered dish supper and Christmas kiddies exchange. Mrs BE Allen hosted the W H M S of the M E church with devotionals, candle lighting, Christmas messages, year book study, and a Gift box to Campbell settlement. New member Mrs BR D Roberts joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Glow Club
Wayland
Golden Gow Club
Omar Roth
BE. C. Allen
M. E
M. M. Sinclair
Clara Wenger
Earl Stutzman
Anna Helstead
Marcy Center
Orus Boshart
Sach
Gary
Ind
Walter Wood
Lillian Bergh
Lyle Zehr
Edith Yount
BR. D. Roberts
Anniversary Party Held At West Chester For Rosses
Mr and Mrs F H Ross celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary despite muddy roads by moving the gathering from their home one mile east to Mrs Agnes Ross in West Chester on December 12. Attending were Agnes Ross Tillie Parker Maimie Conger Fred Bauer Lou Bauer Anna Ross Rob Ross Milton Ross JC Bauer of Washington and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
F. H. Ross
Here
Ross
Agnes Ross
Tillie Parker
Maimie Conger
Fred Bauer
Lou Bauer
Anna Ross
Rob Ross
Milton Ross
Richard
JC. Bauer
Washington
Community notices for December gatherings
Presbyterian choir practice at 7 p m Saturday. Knights of Pythias lodge meets Monday night with work in rank. 4 H club pot luck dinner Wednesday at Lloyd Foster home 6 30 p m. Union school program Thursday at 7 with hot lunch. Marjorie Lytle teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of
K. of P. Lodge
Union School
Eureka Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Walker’s Home
Eureka Ladies Aid society with six members met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Forrest Walker’s home. Devotions were led by Mrs. Charles McKay. The session focused on visiting and relishments were served by Mrs. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Ladies Aid Society
Forrest Walker
Charles McKay
Unit Meetings of M E Ladies Held Yesterday
Methodist Ladies Aid units held gatherings yesterday after busy bazaar activity earlier in the month. Mrs. E E Stutsman, chairwoman of the bazaar, hosted units 9-1 and 9-2 with thirteen rural members and two guests. Refreshments were served and Mrs Cecil Davison led devotions. Unit 4 worked on aprons at Mrs Ted Coon’s, ten members attending, with orders placed for more and a February play planned. Unit 8 met at Mrs W B Dupuis’ home for Christmas questions and carols. sixty five calls reported and eighteen members present. Unit 16 gathered at Mrs I D Quinn’s with eighteen members, business and devotions led by Mrs T W Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Stutsman
Presen
Harnes Meek
Ted Coon
L. A. Bune
Clyde Pres
W. B. Dupuis
James Zeek
Sidney
Addie Harmon
I. D. Quinn
Fred D. Stewar
T. W. Hunter
The Hostess Announces Four-Week Meeting With Mrs Victor Wenger
The hostess notes the next meeting is scheduled in four weeks and will be led by Mrs Victor Wenger. The detail grounds the event in a formal club schedule and identifies the organizing hostess and facilitator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Wenger
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State Bank Corner
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W. H. Fulton City
B. F. Muck City Solicitor
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Pollok Wallace City Fire Chief Co
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Fred Reid
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Underwood
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Uniondale Ladies
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D. C. Griggs Home
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Ageine Viritiel Rate
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Nicola & Harmon
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