Muscatine Handily Defeats Washington 48 to 25
Muscatine overpowers Washington Demons 48 to 25 as veteran stars Paul Maxwell Bob Bostwick and Lyle Box lead a strong Muskies lineup. Early exchanges see Muscatine seize the lead, finishing the first half 22-13 and maintaining control through three quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Washington
Muskies
Iowa
Davenport
Clinton
Fairfield
Paul Maxwell
Bob Bostwick
Lyle Box
Demons
Big Chamberlin
Mason
Maxwell
Washington County soil district meeting and local updates
A Washington County soil district meeting occurred this afternoon at the county agricultural conservation office with W. J. Boatman present. The bulletin lists multiple local residents visiting hospitals, moving homes, or returning from travel, including Betty Navy after a July chicken house fire, Lt. David Pearson on Christmas leave, and various family relocations and medical updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Soil District
County Agricultural Conservation Office
W. J. Boatman
Basketball Game at the Y Set for Monday Evening
The Y management reports a basketball game scheduled for Monday evening at the Y. It is not yet decided whether Riverside or Letts will be the opponent. Next Thursday the Crawfordsville-Wayland team is slated to play at the Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y” Cam
Critain
Riverside
Letts
Rawfordsville-Waylaund
Watsons Welcome Baby Boy At Local Hospital
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Watson announce the birth of a son at 1 37 yesterday afternoon weighing eight pounds twelve and a half ounces. Dave Sabin of route one was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient.
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Kenneth Watson
Dave Sabin
Route One
Second Team Game Narrowly Won by Muscatine
Washington led most of the second team game before Muscatine pulled within four points finishing 28 to 24. A fourth quarter Lasker burst sealed the victory as Washington held an 11-7 first quarter and 17-8 halftime edge before Muscatine fought back with strong passing and clutch shooting. The game stayed close through three quarters, ending tied 22-22 late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscatine
Lasker
Little Demons
West Chester Wins Again in Ke-Wash League Thriller
West Chester defeats Kalona 36 to 23 to extend their undisputed league lead. DeLong scores 12 and Hotle 11 for Chester as Kalona’s Sprecker and Jackson lead guests. Kalona wins second team game 34 to 15. Brighton over Keota 18 to 14. North English edges Wellman 29 to 21.
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West Chester
Kalona
Chester
DeLong
Hotle
Sprecker
Jackson
Brighton
Keota
Robertson
Aller
Wellman
Topping
Brenneman
Warren
Robu
Women’s Society of Christian Service Elects 1945 Officers
At the December meeting of the Methodist church Women’s Society of Christian Service Mrs Harrison M Dodder presided. The group announced a third service flag added to 206 blue stars and four gold stars on the church honor roll and honored Mrs A Anderson as life member for missions. Officers elected for 1945 include Dodder president and Gardner vice president with a slate presented by the nominating committee. Installations set for January 7 during morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison M. Dodder
Women's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Grace Sigafoose
D. W. McClure
A. Anderson
W.S.C.S
General Mission Board
Sigafoose
Msc
Cfth
Harvey Meek
R. H. Hampsher
Bh. S. Hebner
Stutsman
Gene Trask
Walter Longer
Roy Crossett
Jed Downing
Carl Voorhees
F. C Surface
Wesleyan Guild
J. D. Quinn
W. L. Alcorn
O. EK. Schmitt
J. EB. Kunath
L. L. Loveless
Oakley Payne
Paul Snakenberg
Elizabeth Klein
W. Russell Bowie
Rodney Kephart
Sng
Unit No. 4
Stewarts Host Christmas Party for Give and Take Club
Mr and Mrs Everette Stewart hosted a Christmas party at their Columbus Junction home for the Give and Take bridge club and families. Guests included Joao de Melo and Mrs Mina Paulsgrove. Richard Stephens and Mrs A R Krause won high score prizes as the two tables played. The children performed a short program and Mr de Melo sang Portuguese selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Stewart
Columbus Junction
Joao de Melo
Mina Paulsgrove
Richard Stephens
A. R. Krause
de Melo
Temperature swings as cold snap deepens
Last night the minimum temperature stood at LO degrees above zero and after daylight this morning the mercury dropped to eight degrees, signaling a sharp cold spell across the region.
Neighbors Clear Snow to Open Roads in Highland Center
Highland Center residents shoveled and pulled snow drifts to keep streets passable on Tuesday. The item also notes multiple social visits across Davenport Washington Crawfordsville and nearby homes, with gatherings at Frame Murphy and Owens residences.
December Meeting of Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
Mrs George Kerr and Mrs Robert Wiley co hosted at Mrs Kerrs home for the December meeting of the Ruth Nichol Missionary Society at United Presbyterian Church. Fifteen members attended with devotions on international bridges and the span of liberality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
Robert Wiley
Ruth
Mrs. F. Bagge Hosts Christmas Party For Piano Pupils
Mrs. F. G. Bagge entertained her class of piano pupils at a Christmas party last evening at 420 East Jefferson Street. The group sang carols and exchanged gifts around a decorated tree. Guests Barbara Shannon and Eddie Bailey attended. After games, Mrs. Bagge with Mrs. George Dare served Yuletide refreshments. individual cakes were decorated with Christmas candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Bagge
East Jefferson Street
Barbara Shannon
Eddie Bailey
Women's Council Holds Farewell for Mrs Glenn Holden
Members of the Women's Council and guests held a Christmas party in the social rooms. The group decorated in red and green with lighted centerpieces as a handkerchief shower for Mrs Holden closed the farewell courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Council
Don Darbyshire
Frans Gobble
Leslie Beenblossom
William Putman
Clayton Nicholson
T .c. Polk
B. Holden
Polk
Children's Saving Institute
Omaha
Nicholson
Ellen Caldwell
Charlotts Farr
Holden
Council
Shire
Virgil Marl
Goable
Darbyshire
Charles Doran
Stanley Foste
First Scottish Railroad Opens with Horse Power
The first railroad in Scotland began operating in 181% and was worked by horses, marking an early phase of rail transport before steam locomotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Highland Center to Host Cooperative Supper
Highland Center school plans a cooperative supper for the community. Wilfee McCreedy has been on the sick list for several days. Mr and Mrs Delbert Holmes and Dale were dinner guests at the Burke McCreedy home. Mr and Mrs Lewis Weber and family spent Friday evening at the Melvin Soukup home. Melvin and Lewis attended the AAA meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Center School
Loeal Future
Wilfee McCreedy
Delbert Holmes
Dale
Burke McCreedy
Lewis Weber
Faintly
Melvin Soukup Heme
Melvin
Lewis
AAA
Marilyn Miller Hosts 7th Grade Christmas Party
In Crawfordsville on December 16 Marilyn Miller hosted the 7th grade class Christmas party with 14 of 16 members attending and their teacher John Edwards. The event featured a tree, refreshments, a grab bag gift exchange, and games. Mrs. Maude Lease hosted a Social House Club Christmas party with pot luck dinner and a handmade gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grawfordsville
Marilyn Miller
John W
Mrs. Lease
Local Births and Anniversary Observed Across Town
Earl Richard Kempf turns two today, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kempf near Mt. Pleasant. Gladys Marie Webber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Webber, is also noted. Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Keaty of Ottumwa, formerly of Washington, celebrate a wedding anniversary today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Richard Kempf
Lloyd Kempf
Mt. Pleasant
Gladys Marie . Webber
T. W. Webber
R. C. Keaty
Ottumwa
Washington
Birthday greetings move through distant towns and bases
Rev. D. I. Coon of Los Angeles, a former Washington Baptist minister, has a birthday today. Others observing birthdays today include Mrs. Harry Rimmerman of Fairfield, W. Bond of Des Moines, Verna Mangold Crone, Dr. W. L. Alcorn, Leo Palmer, C. Prim, and navy and Marine personnel in the south Pacific. Tomorrow’s celebrants include Frances Booth, Mrs. Roger Eicher, Mrs. John Bruegge, Mrs. James Beranek, Joe Hoover, Mrs. E. G. Fox, Rex W. Stevens, and twins Roger Edwin and Ruth Allen marked for four years old tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Coon
Los Angeles
Calif
Washington Baptist Church
Harry Rimmerman
Fairfield
W. Kx. Bond
Des Moines
Montgomery Ward
Verna Mangold Crone
W. L. Alcorn
Leo Palmer
C. Prim
R. B. Palmer
South Pacific
Ellen Marie Caldwell
Edna Caldwell
Roger Edwin and
Ruth Allen
Francis Wright
Keota
Frances Booth
West Chester
Roger Eicher
Medford
Ore
John Bruegge
James Beranek
Palestine
Joe Hoover
Oregon
E. G. Fox
Rex. W. J. Stevens
H O W Club Guests Mrs Kelsey For Christmas Meet
Members of the BE O W club visited Mrs Ralph Kelsey on Thursday evening. Eight members and guest Mrs Maud Wellensick of Cheyenne Wyoming spent the evening making Christmas presents. Christmas refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. O. W. Club
Ralph Kelsey
Maud Wellensick
Cheyenne
Wyo
New South African fish yields vitamin A rich oil
Scientists report a South African fish known as bloubiskop containing a liver oil 800 times richer in vitamin A than cod liver oil. A thimbleful could feed a family for eight months, suggesting a potential major medical breakthrough.
G H M Club Christmas Dinner And Gift Exchange
Mrs Al Crone and Mrs Sampson co hosted a Christmas party for G H M club members at Crone home on Thursday evening. The event featured a cooperative dinner at 7 with miniature Christmas trees as table decor and a large lighted tree for the gift exchange won by Geraldine Crone. The group finished with needlepoint games at four tables. high score prize went to Mrs Pearl Parcel and Scott Wilcox. low score prizes awarded to Mrs Sampson and Woodrow Crone. TM high score noted for the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Crone
Join Sampson
Hy Crone
G.hm
Geraldine Crone
Pearl Parcel
Mrs. Sampson
Scott Wilcox
Woodrow Crone
Commandery Dinner at Temple for Bethlehem Unit
Bethlehem Commandery held a cooperative dinner at the temple with 39 attendees and families. Mrs. T. L. Brookhart and Mrs. Paul Thomassen led the committee in charge of arrangements. Christmas decorations brightened the tables and the evening was spent in socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Commandery
T. L. Brookhart
Paul Thomassen
Two Lodges Plan Joint Installation
Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting led by Mrs Vera Deimerly at 1 0 0F hall. Plans for Christmas entertainment by Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges and children were set for Thursday Dec 21 with an 8 PM program and a 25 cent gift exchange. An installation meeting between Odd Fellows and Rebekahs is planned for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Vera Deimerly
Noble x
F. Hall
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Oddfellows
Rebexans
Warl Nicola
Dorothy Kos
Grace Stewart
Jaanita Fenn
Kitchen
Eliza Jrock
Juanita Bourgeois
Luevy Knauss
Louise Reaney
Leona Kos
Nellie Zeck
Julia Sisk
Ernestine Kiesey
Rachel Longwell
Nellie Stewart
Mrs Blick Hosts Holiday Party With Neighborhood Club
Mrs Leslie Blick entertained yesterday at a Christmas party for the Neighborhood Coffee club. New member Mrs Russell Beard attended with her daughters Kay and Brenda Lee as women sewed and children played. Each group held a grab bag exchange before refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Blick
Ghosts
Neighborhood Coffee Club
Russell Beard
Kay
Brenda Lee
S & C Club Meets With Mrs Wolrob
Mrs Milt Wolrob hosted the S and C Club at her Riversone area home with bunco and prizes to Mrs Ernest Bowman and Mrs Donald Wolrob. Plans were made for the Christmas party on December 21 at the Bowman home. Guests included Mrs Donald Woired, Larry, Mrs Harry Wolred, Nancy, Richard, Dennis Nicole, and Carrol Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Wolrob
Riversoe
Bunco
Ernest Bowman
Donald Wolrob
Bowman
Donald Woired
Larry
Harry Wolred
Nancy
Richard
Dennis Nicole
Carrol Fisher
Pythian Past Chiefs Society Meets for Jan Anniversary Dinner
Mrs William Matuela hosts the Pythian Past Chiefs Association gathering. Plans are laid for a January 24 anniversary dinner with kitchen and dining room committees named. Officers for 1945 include Mrs Hotle as president and Mrs Marshall as vice president. Next meeting set with Mrs Ore Mayo after a card party and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
William Matuela
G. A. Reinert
George Rbeker
BE. EB. Ward
Howard Hotle
Warres Stewart
Basker
Richard A. Johnson
Stewart
Matucha
Giant Entelodont Reputed as Earliest Hog
Fossil remains in Asia and eastern Europe show Entelodonts up to five feet tall, among the earliest known hoglike creatures. The fossils establish Entelodonts as ancient hog precursors in paleontological records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Europe
Testess at December Meeting Mentioned by Unzicker
The report notes Mrs. Or ville Unzicker will be testess at the December 20 meeting. No further context or details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceping
Orville Unzicker
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Havemann
Armstrong
Diercks
Phillips Om
Vacha
Pauls
Rox
Bostwick
S. Sgt
Charles Morris
Charlie
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Betty Navy
University Hospital
Iowa City
Navy Farm
The
Smart Implement Co
Tom Duncan
Rry
Bill
Wellmanay
Rex Severt
Chilren
Ervice
Maud Fellensick
Cheyenne, Wie
Vina Manassier
David &. Pearson
Geiger Field
Spokane
WaSi
Frank Pearson
Medical Administrative Corps
Army Air Forces
Robert More
Patty
Bobby
Willmar
Minn
Fred
Mr. More
California
Will
A.ossiah
Pvt
Clayton Ward
Air Navigation Division
Pueblo Air Base
Colo
EB. E. Ward
Mcfadden
Mary Lou Barth
Town City
William FP. Barth
Miss Barth
Clyde Bowden
South Third Avenue
Huff
Whitman
Gray
Sturms
Om Hahn
G Proffitt
Koloach
Phillips
Moses
Lawrence Ee
McCleary
Wwashington
Sweet
Kelsey
Stewarts
To Give and Take Club
Werather
Kula Mae Coon
Highland Center
Herber
Campbell
Wim
McGinnis
Floyd Martin
Jetty Jean
Join Frame
Melvin Soukup
So Ne
Max Owens
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
Women’s Council
Glenn Holden
First Railroad
Lyle Kelsey
H.O.W. Club
Order of Rainbow Girls
Centrical Masonic Temple
Dinan Nae MI
Milo Sorden
Pythian Sisters
Talley Ladies Aid Society
Grace Tines
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Cleo Trier
Walnut Women’s Club
Leslie Gates
Walter Neff
Rosemary Club
Lloyd Foster
G.H.M. Club
Commandery
Temple
All IN
Merton
MoNangght Syndicate, Inc
Merr
Mrs. Blick
S & C Club
Mrs. Wm. Matuela
Egypt
Edward Everett Horton
Louise Allbritton
San Diego
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