Christmas Theme Prominent at U. P. Ladies Aid Meeting
The United Presbyterian Ladies Aid met Friday at 2 30 pm in the church parlor with 36 members present. Devotions on the Christmas story were led by Mrs. Clarence Logan, followed by carols directed by Carolyn Hamilton and Mrs Roger Sherman. Mrs George Kerr read a Christmas tale as Irene Yard discussed festive table decorations. Refreshments showcased a long, tree decorated table with red candles as Mrs Clarence Logan served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
United Presbyterian Church
Albert Simpson
W. H. McConnell
Clarence Logan
St. Luke
Fern Taylor
Carolyn Hamilton
Roger Sherman
Mable Gray
Clyde Putnam
Emma Vinton
Lula Kyle
Ode Ferguson
Raymond Anderson
Clarence Boshart
Mary French
Joss van Nostrand
Louis Larsen
Lioyd Augustine
Porrest Donaldson
M. W. Alsip
Mazie Stewart
Wana Purvis
Local News Christmas Cards and Navy News Briefs
Stella Genkinger awaits visit from her son Reverett who arrived in the states. Lt. Carl Jungbluth and wife discharged from Navy Air Corps in North Carolina may settle in Washington. Donald Griffith Home from three years in the Pacific with the Navy. Legion Christmas Party and Dance set for Thursday at City Hall inviting veterans and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Genkinger
Reverett
States
Carl Jungbluth
North Carolina
Navy Air Corps
Washington
Donald Griffith
Clement Griffith
West Chester
Navy
Pacific
Meal Contrasts Highlight A Varied Dining Approach
A columnist urges mixing sour and bland elements to avoid a repetitive menu. The piece suggests pairing crisp, soft, hard, and chewy textures while avoiding uniform shapes or spoonful servings for more interesting meals.
Washing ball fringe with curtains for fluffy fullness
Instructions describe washing ball fringe with curtains without removing them, rinsing until saturated, then hanging to dry. The guide claims once dry the fringe balls become round and fluffy as described.
Ottumwa Defeats Washington 46 to 21 in Local Tilt
Ottumwa clinched a 46 to 21 win over Washington in the Little Six game. Ottumwa showcased stronger shooting and height advantage, while Washington struggled to capitalize early and faltered in key moments. Don Ferguson starred for Ottumwa with dribbling and passing, and Wayne Marshall fouled out early in the third.
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Ottumwa
Washington High
Denmions
Don Ferguson
Washington
Te Pauls
Sweet
Noonan
Marshall
G Sweean
Eee
Rocking Chair Brigade Moves to New Home
Mr and Mrs Charlie Schiebel will relocate from the farm to 313 East Third Street, purchasing the house from Mr and Mrs Logan Crawford. They plan spring remodeling. Mars Marr arrived in California without a reservation and secured a lower berth in Kansas City. she arrived last Sunday and is reported fine.
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Charlie Schiebel
East Third Street
Logan’ Crawford
Mars Marr
California
Kansas City
Celery Tops Used To Flavor Roasts Stews And Stuffings
A tip describes using chopped celery tops and coarse ends to create a base for cream of celery soup. Mix celery tops with coarse ends, cover with water, and simmer until soft to flavor roasts stews and bread stuffings.
Ke-Wash girls and mixed results headline league games
West Chester beat Wellman 25 to 21 on the home court as Gerald DeLong scored 15 for West Chester. Richland edged Keota 24 to 22 at Richland with nine free throws by Howard. Kalona rallied to topple Brighton 36 to 30 in the second half, after Brighton led 17 to 16 at halftime.
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West Chester
Wellman
Richland
Keota
Kalona
Brighton
Gerald DeLong
D. Miller
Junior Bauer
Eq Greiner
Howard
Aller
Fifth and Sixth Graders Share School News
Wred Stigers notes illness kept Betty Rees Deibert Rees and Carol Booth from classes due to flu. Several classmates also listed as sick including Dean Mayer Betty Lou Boyd Donna Davis DeWayne Stapp Richard Jones and Claudine Kilgore. Marilyn Spears spoke of a Walla Walla trip with Rocky Mountains dairy visit and milk truck ride.
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Wred Stigers
Betty Rees
Deibert Rees
Carol Booth
Dean Mayer
Betty Lou Boyd
Donna Davis
DeWayne
Stapp Richard Jones
Claudine Kilgore
Lonny Griggs
Patrina Hobbs
Josephine Kessler
Dean Meyer
Metarvin Miller
Fred Stigers
Earl Zieglowsky
Beverly McVey
DeLoise Hawkins
Richard Hendrickson
Edith Kessler
Bill Kilgore
Marilyn Spears
Mary Lou Stigers
Walla Walla
Wash
Rocky Mountains
Mt. Pleasant Suffers Setbacks in Local Cage Action
Mt. Pleasant fell to Burlington 42 to 22 in a Friday game. Crawfordsville edged Mt. Pleasant 36 to 35 on Tuesday. Fort Madison lost to Keokuk 45 to 39, while Muscatine defeated Fairfield 31 to 28 in the same slate.
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Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Crawfordsville
Fort Madison
Keokuk
Muscatine
Fairfield
Cotter School News Highlights Student Activities
The Cotter school weekly notes cover juniors and seniors reading Longfellow and Lowell, writing themes on Christmas, studying government departments, and learning to read meters in arithmetic. Freshmen and sophomores face flu-related absences, with focus on parts of speech, spelling, story unit work, algebra, and science topics. Gossip hints at a roller skating party with invited guests and social curiosities among students.
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Longfellow
Lowell
Santa Claus
War
Navy
Justice
Post Office
Department of the Interior
Keith Peters
Marvin Hobbs
Jim Skubal
Baptist Class Christmas Party Highlights Joyful Gathering
The Loyal Women’s class of the Baptist church met Friday at president Mrs. John Dodd’s home for a Christmas party. Thirteen members and two guests attended. Mrs. Cy Bush led, readings from St Luke, a Christmas poem, a devotion, and prayer. Secretarieship went to Mrs. Ben Coppock. Guests included Mrs. Helen Anderson and Mrs. Margaret Smith. The group planned Christmas cards for the sick and a Bible bird quiz with a new Lotto of the Bible game. Christmas refreshments were served.
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Loyal Women's
the Baptist Church
John Dodd
Helen Anderson
Detroit, Mich
Margart Smith
Cy Bush
Iva Bales
St. Luke
Ben Coppock
Trenerry
Fick Vegetables Early for Best Garden Harvest
Garden guidance advises harvesting vegetables early to avoid bitterness and texture loss. Chard, lettuce, radishes, beans, beets, broccoli, squash, and cucumbers all improve with timely picking to protect flavor, texture, and edible heads.
India Shifts From Exporter to Importer of Rice
India remains the second largest rice producer after China but is the top rice importer globally. In prewar days roughly 80 percent of India's rice imports came from Burma, reflecting regional trade patterns.
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China
India
Burma
Social calendar features lodge and club gatherings
Booster club dinner at K C hall invites members and families with meat dish and two sides to pass. Evening Literature dept. meets at Pitcinoe with YW Christmas treats and Pan American seals. D of V meeting postponed. Wesleyan Service Guild gift exchange and officer election. Handcraft Dept. Christmas party with gift exchange. Booster club afternoon gathering. Homemakers and Kolah clubs host Christmas meals with gift exchanges. Just Us club hosts Christmas luncheon with table service. Meur de Lis club notes day change. Rubber industry forecast: tires for 100000 mule use postwar. non skid and blowout proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rudiger
Y.W
Pan American Seals
T.T.T. Club
Milo Sorden
D of V
Wesleyan Service Guild
James Birney
Walter Longer
Delbert Daniel
Don Stout
Homemakers Club
Harold Ahrens
Kolah Club
Logan Ahrens
Us Club
Jobin Caldwell
Meur de Lis Club
Ray Bell
Birthday Anniversaries Celebrate Washington County Residents
Saturday marks birthdays for many locals including Billy Joe Casey Mrs I Doran and Mrs P L Fenn Jake Strader and Harvey Rhea of Crawfordsville Paul Te Peckhorst and Dave Booth Terry Leeper Barbara Westenholder and Annabelle Zeck James Craig Stevens Donald Bishop Jr Annabelle Zeck and James Hotle with multiple family celebrations across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Billy Joe Casey
I. Doran
P. L. Fenn
James Craig Stevens
Donald Bishop, Jr
Fanmiiy
Donald
Women in Township Meeting Discuss Dress Fitting Lesson
In Oregon township a meeting led by Mrs. M. M. Rabhenold Dee drew eighteen attendees. Ruth Foster from the County Extension service presented a lesson on fitting and altering dresses and provided practical sewing guidance.
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Oregon Township
M. M. Rabhenold Dee
Ruth Foster
County Extension Service
Officers Elected by Eastern Star Matron Mrs Foster Leads
The Eastern Star held its annual officer election with Mrs Helen Foster as worthy matron and George Dare as worthy patron. Other officers include Mrs Esther Schilling as associate matron Fred Longer as associate patron and Mrs Belle Rice as secretary. Installation will occur in January. Mrs Foster succeeds Mrs Victor Blatt as Worthy Matron and a Christmas party is planned for December 20 with members and families invited.
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Eastern Star
Foster
The
Helen Foster
George Dare
Estelle Schilling
Fred Longer
Belle Rice
Ella Cole
Gladys Dare
Ellen Krause
Victor Blatther
Apron Club Set Meeting For January 11 At Kilgore Home
The next apron club meeting will be held January 11 at the home of Mrs. Claud Kilgore. The program will cover Remodeling Kitchens and families are invited. Refreshments were served at the end, with Mrs. Bruce Lord assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Kilgore
Bruce Lord
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