Local visitors and family gatherings reported in Wellman and vicinity
Mrs. R. G. Warfel visited Wellman with Mrs. Myrtle Simmerman and sister Mrs. GC Gardner who is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs. C. G. Loos and son Jiminy visited Mrs. E. J. Blatter. family dinner planned tomorrow at Blatter home with Loos, George Loos, Dorothy, Darlene, Schultz family, and others from Uskaioosa and Washington. Also notes visitors A C Behrens and Mrs A L Young of Waterloo. milk and dairy products advertised by Brewer's Dry. Brewer's Dry. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stoutner and Mae Sturgeon of Keota shopped locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Warfel
Wellman
Myrtle Simmerman
GC. G. Gardner
C. G. Loos
Jimmy
Oskaloosa
Fred Loos
Uskaioosa
Eichel Wilson
West Chester
Howard Schultz
Washington
Hospital Discharges And Admissions Noted
Dismissed were Fran cine Mills and Reed Green of Washington route 2 plus Mrs Cardona Greiner of Iowa City. J E Gardner of Washington was discharged. Richard Klotz of Columbus Junction was admitted for medical treatment. Wayne Arnold of Washington route 2 underwent a tonsillectomy this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francine Mills
Washington
Reed Green
Cardona Greiner
Iowa City
J. E. Gardner
Richard Klotz
Columbus Junction
Wayne Arnold
Washington Demons Edge Fairfield in Close Tilt
Dick Marshall sealed a 33 to 32 victory for the Washington Demons with a free throw in the final seconds at Fairfield. Fairfield’s Ricketts led with ten points in the second half as Washington built a slim lead through the game and held off a late Trojan push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Demons
Fairfield
Dick Marshall
Washington
Trojans
Ricketts
Charles Ricketts
Walt Dabner
Rickett
Husky
Demons
Bob Lindauer
Marehall
Bob Lewis
Bob Lowe
Frank Dea
Burham
Voorhees
Dick Anderson
Jack Gorman
Warehall
Acacia
Anderson
Vanrnees
B. Cannes
Gorman
Cntpeliicoten
Simmens
Socce
Hartzell
Snyder
Scond
Little Demons
Vacha
Faulkner
Prebyl
All-Americans Talk to All-State in Iowa High School Football
Iowa City December 16 All-state high school players who last night played with their high school teams today joined the Iowa Daily Press Association parade of events honoring them for the 1939 season. Kinnick and Bock the two all American speakers with Ray Donels and Ed Bock headlining plus Eddie Anderson coach of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
IDPA
Iowa Daily Press Association
Kinnick
Bock
Nile Kinnick
Iowa
Ed Bock
Iowa State
Ray Donels
Jim Yeager
Eddie Anderson
B. G
Dad) Schroeder
Karl E. Leib
E. A. Gilmore
Karl Melcher
Marshalltown
New York
Memorial Union
University Athletic
Glenn Devine
Burlington Wins in Little Six Contest at Mt. Pleasant
Burlington defeated Mt. Pleasant 30 to 15 in a Little Six game at Mt. Pleasant last night. The Tigers jumped to a 16 to 5 lead by halftime and held on for the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
Muscatine Edges Fort Madison 28–25 In Tight Close Game
Muscatine defeated Fort Madison 28 to 25 last night in a hard fought match that stayed close throughout. The Muskies led 14 to 13 at the half and held on for the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Fort Madison
Christmas Homecoming Delights Lawrence Whisler Returns
Lawrence Whisler, CU student, arrives from Boulder to spend Christmas with parents Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Whisler. Local dairy promotions invite visitors to Brewer's Dairy plant and barns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Whisler
University of Colorado
Boulder, Colo
P. F. Whisler
Ottumwa Nips Cards 65 to 47 in Cage Tilt
Washington junior college Cardinals led 9 3 and 26 23 at quarters but Ottumwa's Iowa Success matched and pulled away with a 31 point Swaim night. Swaim scored 31 on 14 field baskets and 3 free throws as Ottumwa defeated the Cards on the high school court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Iowa
Ottumwa
Cardinals
Washington
Keiper
Mangold
Jungbluth
Swaim
Herron
Chuck
Quint
Business School
Guengerich
Watson
Lo Meek
Kelper Finke
Nason
Anderson
J. W. Kistler
Hobson Megenity nuptials announced in North Carolina
Helen Hobson daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Hobson of Boulder Colorado marries Dr Logan L Megenity of Charlotte North Carolina The ceremony took place at a Presbyterian manse on December 7 The couple reside at 420 North Church Street Charlotte The Hobson family moved from here years ago after Mr Hobson sold his jewelry store Helen grew up in Boulder and has since worked in Denver Pueblo and Charlotte
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hobson
George W. Hobson
Boulder
Colo
Logan L. Megenity
Charlotte
N. Car
North Carolina
Presbyterian Manse
Dee. 7
Megenity
North Church Street
Hobson
Local Banquet Attendees From Area Gather in Colum bus Junction
Ed Vittetoe Marvin Warnock Rena Warner Guy Troxell Ralph Stewart Martin L Whittaker and Mr and Mrs Dave Elder were among locals at the Lou isa County Beef Producers association banquet in Colum bus Junction. Don Rabenold of Ainsworth attended. Mrs Albert Stoutner Keota Anna Conrad Wayland Lizzie Conrad Wayland and Mrs F M Mahin Ainsworth were callers today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Vittetoe
Marvin Warnock
Rena Warner
Guy Troxell
Ralph Stewart
Martin L. Whittaker
Dave Elder
Columbus Junction
Louisa County Beef Producers Association
Don Rabenold
Ainsworth
Albert Stoutner
Keota
Anna and
Lizzie Conrad
Wayland
F. M. Mahin
Rainbow Dance Set as Gala Holiday Event at Rendezvous
Plans for the first Rainbow invitation holiday dance on Thursday December 21 at the Rendezvous proceed with lighting decorations a 15 foot Christmas tree and dancing from 9 pm The event features Bill Meardon and his 11 piece orchestra from the University of Iowa with WSUI radio exposure Invitations exceed 400 for Rainbow DeMolay members and guests from Iowa City Muscatine Mount Pleasant Fairfield and surrounding towns Tickets are 5 cents per couple 65 cents per single man and 25 cents per single woman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow
Washington
Iowa City
Muscatine
Mount Pleasant
Fairfield
Bill Meardon
University of Iowa
WSUI
Patricia Smith
Martha Anne Mace
Betty Stewart
Joan Brown
Sarah Lemley
Dorothy Conner
Nels B. Westermark
Rebekahs Initiate Five Candidates
Five candidates Nellie Miller Esther Troxell Mildred Musil Eliza Brock and Harold Brock were initiated at the Rebekah lodge meeting in 1.0.C.F. hall with eighty members present and two guests from Blakesburg lodge. Joint installation planned for Wednesday January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Nellie Miller
Esther Troxell
Mildred Musil
Eliza Brock
Harold Brock
O. F. Sisk
Blakesburg Lodge
Ruth Gray
Emma Campbell
Glatess Hancher
Paul Harvey
Lodge
Myrtle Morgan
Edna Wagenknecht
Libbie Musi
Party Planned for Pythian Families
Pythian Sisters and their families will hold a Christmas party Wednesday evening at the K. P. hall. Entertainment and refreshments are planned. An exchange of ten cent Christmas gifts will take place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Hall
Commandery Wives Host Social After Lodge Meeting
Wives of Commandery members hosted a social at the Masonic Temple after the regular lodge meeting. About forty attended the first such entertainment, with games of contraction pinocle and bridge and refreshments by a host of committee members. A second event is planned for January 19 at the next Commandery meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
George MebDaniel
U. L. Brookhart
A. W. Yard
Lauder Kennedy
Russell Goodin
Garden Department Meeting Honors Bird Attraction Talk
Mrs. Ralph Shannon hosted last evening's Garden department meeting. Mrs. A. E. Baldrige spoke on attracting birds to gardens and offered practical tips. Mrs. KE, M. McConaughy read a nature poem. Guest Mrs. W. G. DuMont of Des Moines demonstrated a Christmas table arrangement. Discussions included beautifying Cemetery Road and wreath and spray projects to replenish the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Shannon
Garden Department
A. E. Baldrige
M. McConaughy
W. G. DuMont
Des Moines
DuMont
Treasury
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings
Notices for social events list Rainbow Girls election at Masonic Temple and D of V anniversary potluck at GAR hall. Various Christmas exchanges and meetings noted with times, places, and hosts including U P church, V P W auxiliary, Wesleyan Missionary Society, West Chester W C T U, Pythian Sisters, K P hall, and Lexington Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Pet Dion Cae Masonic Temple
D. of V
G.A.R. Hall
Young Women's Missionary Sociery
U.P. Ehurch
Myra van Nostrand
Fansy Hill Club
Katherine Flynn
V.P.W
P. K.C. Hall
Wesleyan Missionary Society
E. EB. Stutsman
West Chester
W.C.T.U
Nellie Searcy
School Programs Announced At Four Local Schools
Four local schools announce Christmas and year end programs. South Prairie hosts on December 20 with hot lunch. Franklin Center presents December 19 at 8 p m with hot lunch. Bethel School offers December 19 at 8 p m with hot lunch. White Oaks presents December 21 at 8 p m with hot lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Prairie School
Leona Kos
Franklin Center
Cleone Caldwell
Bethel School
Marie Stewart
White Oaks
Thelma Benson
Birthday Celebrants Listed From Washington to West Chester
The notice lists birthday celebrants for today including E. C. Eficher of Washington D C Verna Mangold Dr W L Alcorn Leo Palmer of West Chester Ellen Marie Caldwell Mrs Harry Rimmerman and W R Bond Tomorrow s celebrants include Frances Booth West Chester Vernis Bailey Velma Finke and Mrs John Bruegge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Eficher
Washington, D. C
Verna Mangold
W. L. Alcorn
Leo Palmer
West Chester
Ellen Marie Caldwell
Harry Rimmerman
W. R. Bond
Frances Booth
Vernis Bailey
Velma Finke
John Bruegge
New Haven Ladies Aid Holds All Day Meeting and Dinner
The New Haven Ladies Aid society met all day at the church for a Christmas exchange and a business session led by Mrs. Dewey in the president's absence. A kitchen shower is planned for January 18. members will bring articles for the event if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Theta Bridge Club Holds Christmas Party at Westermark Home
Mrs. Nels B. Westermark entertained Theta Bridge club members at their annual Christmas party last evening. Three tables played, with high score won by Mrs. Ellis Negus, second by Mrs. Francis Haney, and a lucky chair prize to Mrs. Negus. Home decorated, mystery gifts found under the tree, and refreshments served at quarter tables with miniature lighted trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels B. Westermark
Theta Bridge Club
Ellis Negus
Francis Haney
Negus
Name for Priest on the Congo
The Congo region uses the term ganga to denote the priest or head of the tribe, serving as a spiritual leader and cultural authority within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Congo
Ganga
U P Prayer Group Meets At Mrs Patterson Home
Mrs D H McLaughlin led the United Presbyterian Mission prayer group at a meeting yesterday afternoon in Mrs D J Patterson's home. Nine members attended. The study focused on My Name with Matthew 18 20 as scripture. The group discussed honoring God's name and protection for nations and individuals who honor him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. McLaughlin
United Presbyterian Mission Prayer Group
D. J. Patterson
God
Mrs Schnoebelen Hosts S C Club At Riverside Area
Mrs Charles Schnoebelen entertained the S and C club at her country home south of Riverside. A potluck noon dinner, afternoon games with prizes to Mrs Louis Havel and Mrs Robert Wells, and a Christmas gift exchange were held. Carolyn Kay Miller attended as a guest. next meeting is with Mrs Milt Wollrab on December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schnoebelen
S and C Club
Riverside
Louis Havel
Robert Wells
Carolyn Kay Miller
Milt Wollrab
Jolly Seven Club Holds Supper for Two Birthdays
The Jolly Seven club gathered at John D. Jones home for a cooperative supper. A large angel food cake honored two upcoming birthdays, Jacob Schrader and Vernis Bailey. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Krantz and Wilma Jean. Next meeting set for December 28 at Will Mitchell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Seven Club
John D. Jones
Jacob Schrader
Vernis Bailey
Virgil Krantz
Wilma Jean
Will Mitchell
Lexington Ladies Aid to Meet on Thursday
The Lexington Ladies Aid society will gather at the church on Thursday December 21 at 1 30 p m Hostesses are Mrs William Flynn Mrs Everett Fleming and Mrs John Flading The entertainment committee includes Mrs Charles Stewart Mrs Mort Emde and Mrs Wade Gardner A 25 cent Christmas gift exchange is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Lexington
William Flynn
Everett Fleming
John Flading
Charles Stewart
Mort Emde
Wade Gardner
W C T U Meeting Planned in West Chester
The W C T U of West Chester holds a regular meeting Tuesday at 2 pm with Mrs Nellie Searcy. The program topic is Peace on Earth Good Will to Men. Mrs E D Miller of Wellman will report on the state convention. All women in the community are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
West Chester
Nellie Searcy
E. D. Miller
Wellman
Missionary Society Meeting Held at Mrs Neiswanger Home
Mrs Fred Neiswanger hosted the Presbyterian Womans Missionary society gathering yesterday afternoon. President Mrs R J Dawson led the meeting, with devotions by Mrs J B Randle and a paper on Intermountain Area read by Mrs Harry Turner. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Fred L Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Neiswanger
Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary Society
R. J. Dawson
J. B. Randle
Harry Turner
Mrs. John Dodd Hosts Loyal Woman's Bible Class
The Loyal Woman's Bible class of the Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. John Dodd for a Christmas season gathering. Twenty members enjoyed a white elephant exchange, visiting, contests, and games with Mrs. Dodd aided by Catherine Little and Mrs. C W Long. A gift was given to Mrs. Dodd in appreciation of her service. The January meeting will be at Mrs W Longelal's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Woman's Bible
the Baptist Church
John Dodd
Dodd
Catherine Little
C. W. Long
W. Longela
Lutheran Ladies Aid Holds Meeting at Wessler Home
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. R. G. Wessler home with all members present and two guests Mrs. C. G. Loos of Oskaloosa and Mrs. Jack Boren. A Christmas gift exchange occurred and Rev. W. F. Krueger led devotionals. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Wessler and assistants. Mrs. Glenn Yoder to host January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Wessler
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
The
Aid
C. G. Loos
Oskaloosa
Jack Boren
Blattner
W. F. Krueger
Wessler
Louis Schroeder
W. M. Tweeten
Glenn Yoder
Guests Entertained at Lukavsky Home
Mr and Mrs William Lukavsky hosted an evening of ecards and games with refreshments by Mrs Lukavsky and Mrs Roy Havel. Attendees included Vern Droll and family Edwin Kos and son Leonard Roy Havel LeRoy and Bobby Jesse Havel Melvin Schnobelen and sons Frank Kallous and family Floyd Fisher and family Melosh Havel Joe Havel and David Retenburger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lukavsky
Lukavsky
Roy Havel
Maire
Vern Droll
Edwin Kos
Leonard
LeRoy
Bobby
Jesse Havel
Melvin Schnobelen
Frank Kallous
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Cyclamen
Oregon
Jin
Wolf Floral Co
Reister Bros
New Year Office
Nicola & Harmon
Air
A. C. Behrens
Waterloo
A. L. Young
Behrens
Charles
U.S
Brewer's Iry
C. W. Stoutner
Mae Sturgeon
Roger Bros
Holmes & Edwards
Community
Lemmon
Jewelry
Lewis
Arlo Burham
Don Voorhees
Conner
Kiesey
Knott
Muscatine Victor
Momen — Booth
Faulkoer
Nakiaaenala
Littleton
Lundquist
Votteroff
Gillespie
Reland
Nanmanel
Heston
Eimai
Ical News
Brewer's Dairy
Dale Gallagher
Kenneth Kimberlin
Airfield
Nels Westermark
Dick Johnston
Ed Mack
Bill Shannon
Margaret Shenefelt
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mary Scranton
Vina Manassier
Ottumwans
GAMBE
Aya
Pecikm
Rebekahs
R. E. Shannon
Adolph Guenther
Pythian Sisters and Families
New Haven Ladies Aid
U.P. Prayer Group
Mrs. Schnoebelen
Lexington Aid
Neiswanger
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Universal
Magic Chef
Icwa Southern
Utilities
Rothschild’s
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