Cards Top Centerville 51 39 in hometown upset
Washington junior college Cardinals upset Centerville 51 to 39 to bounce back after last week’s win over Moline. Tom Tanter led scorers with关键 baskets, Maxwell fueled late runs, and Longer and Sodergren contributed strong defense. Cardinals led 27 13 at half and restored a double digit lead before Centerville’s late push. They travel Friday to Bloomfield for a tougher Iowa matchup.
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Tom Tanter
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Centerville
Moline
Tom
Bob Sedergren
Hal Longer
Bob Noonan
Paul Maxwell
Cardinals
Washington
Tanner
Maxwell
Bloomfield
Iowa
Sodergren
Noonan
Sean Hendrickson
Barter
Beariock
One Escapes Six Die In Plane Crash
In Norfolk Virginia a naval officer survived a collision between a PBY amphibian and a single seater fighter. Ensign Joseph William Akins of Kingsport Tennessee escaped with minor injuries as the two planes collided during approach. The fighter crashed killing its pilot and six of the amphibian crew members.
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Norfolk
Joseph William Akins
Kingsport
Tenn
DeMille to appeal case against union
Hollywood, December 17. Cecil B. DeMille said he would appeal to the Supreme Court to stop a union from barring him from the radio for refusing to pay a $1 political assessment. The state supreme court ruled against lifting the union suspension. He charged unions wield power to force support for political beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Upmovie
Cecil B. DeMille
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
City Within Itself Population at Rockefeller Center Surpasses Most Cities
The daily population estimate for Rockefeller Center in New York City is 152 132, ranking higher than all but 55 U S cities. This figure highlights the center as a densely trafficked hub surpassing numerous municipalities in daily presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller Center
New York City
United States
Chester and Wellman Win Ke-Wash Games
West Chester beat Keota 45 to 26 at West Chester with Bauer scoring 22. Wellman edged Kalena 46 to 35 at Wellman as Swartz endruber and Redlinger each scored 15. North English defeated Brighton 47 to 100 in another league clash. Both Wellman and West Chester remain unbeaten in the Three-Wash league and share the top spot ahead of Friday’s Wellman matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Keota
Bauer
Chester
Wellman
Kalena
Swartzendruber
Redlinger
Kalena Kallous
Feldman
North English
Brighton
Wittmer family updates and local visits from Havre
Mrs. S. C. Wittmer and son Sammie sailed to join Dr. Samuel Wittmer in Germany. The Kep hart families visited Fairfield on business. Several local families shared meals and visits with Wittmer, Westen, Frey, Hunt, and Davis relatives during a period of domestic travel and departures to Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hering
Havre
S. C. Wittmer
Samuel Wittmer
Sammie
Germany
Fred
Bernard Kephart
Fairfield
Joe Wittmer
Dave Richard
Roger
Grandma Frey
Roy Frey
Burlington
Floyd Reishley
Evert Westen
Walter Westen
Judy
Lena Mason
Clyde
Margaret
Latimer Davis
Ralph Hunt
Marie
Wyoming
Marriage Announced Ruth Ann George and Robert L Anderson
Mrs. Beatrice George announces the marriage of her daughter Ruth Ann to Robert L. Anderson son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anderson. The ceremony was held December 7 in Tipton Iowa by Rev Wolfe. They will reside in Durant Iowa where Mr. Anderson will work at the Durant Foundry and Machine company and plan to move in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice George
Ruth Ann
Robert L. Anderson
Walter Anderson
Tipton
Iowa
Wolfe
R. Dean Cox
Cox
Durant
Anderson
Durant Foundry and Machine Company
Waterloo Rejects City Manager Plan
Waterloo Iowa voters rejected a city manager form of government 5433 to 4443 in a special election. It was the second defeat in 26 years with under half of 25 000 registered voters casting ballots. The Better Government Committee opposed adoption as Mayor Robert Buckmaster led the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Better Government Committee
Robert Buckmaster
Citizens Committee
West Chester School News Christmas Schedule and Games
West Chester announces Christmas vacation from December 24 afternoon to January 5. The Christmas program is set for December 23 in the school gym, public invited. New Fairplay electric scoreboard debuts in Tuesday game with Keota. Basketball scores for Kalona game favor West Chester. Cherey 18, Bauer 14, Duvall 9, Young 8. Senior news reports rule changes and coach illness. girls sing at Washington Baptist church December 14. January 28 County Tournament opener vs Ainsworth. Junior and Sophomore notes cover class activities, sports, and a banquet. First and second grades report class counts and Christmas plans.
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West Chester
Jerry Cherey
Junior Bauer
Earl Duvall
Kenneth Young
Teri
Quire
Baptist Church
Washington
Kalona
Ainsworth
Mary Ann Bauer
Journal Office
Miss Mann
Esther B
Carol Richardson
Calkins
Charles Dickens
Genevieve van Trump
Gene Merz
Dorris Riddle
Genev Riddle
Garden Grady
Leonard Weaver
Donald Sheetz
Jones ‘Stancer
Social Calendar of Community Groups Abounds With Gatherings
Notices list events for Pythian Sisters K P hall Gamma Psi Beta Sigma Phi and many clubs. Cooperative suppers at churches Masonic temple and legions hall feature gift exchanges, lunches, and donations. Christmas programs, dinners, and a toy grab bag appear across churches and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters and Families
Gamma Psi
Beta Sigma Phi
Robert McFarlane
Garden department Christmas meeting at Fort nightly club
The Fort nightly club Garden department held a Christmas meeting last evening hosted by Mrs. Ira Coon. Twenty members attended with leader Mrs. M. L. McCreedy presiding and Irene Yard speaking on Yuletide decorations for entrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Coon
Helen Wilson
Hugo Lensch
Sidney Coon
M. L. McCreedy
Irene Yard
Ralph Minick
B. C. Briley
Coon
Handcraft Two Hosts Yuletide Luncheon at Fortnightly Club
The December Fortnightly club Handcraft Two meeting held at The Pines featured a 28-member turnout with Ruth Foster as guest. Alice Shaver led a devotional, gifts were exchanged, and Foster demonstrated Textile Painting. Members Ralph Bauer, Ll. kn. Carbee, W. F. Bickel, and Bauer decorated and organized music.
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the Pines
Ruth Foster
Alice Shaver
T. A. Flenner
Miss Foster
Ralph Bauer
Ll. Kn. Carbee
W. F. Bickel
Bauer
Mrs Michels Speaks to Women’s Guild on Christian Home
Mrs. Michels addresses the Women’s Service Guild on Christianity in the Home linking Nativity era changes to today’s households. Rev. White recites Genesis lineage. business notes report $140.29 from December bazaar, donations to Christmas seals and Young Life. 20 members attend. refreshments served.
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William Glassburner
Presbyterian Church
Harry Turner
New Mexico
T. E. White
Matthew
Jesus
Don Whitlatech
T. A. Michels
Guild
Young Life Movement
Della Humphreys
Whitlateh
Jay Heminghouse
Susannah Girls Christmas Meeting at Methodist Church
Patricia Weldin hosted the Susannah Girls Christmas meeting with 15 members and guests Mrs. Stan Kiesey Mrs. Wendell Baker and Tommy. Officers elected for the new year are Miss Weldin president Carla Ruther vice president Ann Houck secretary treasurer. January gathering set with Ruth Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Weldin
Susannah Girls
Methodist Church
Stan Kiesey
Wendell Baker
Tommy
Kiesey
Baker
Phil Weldin
Frank Longwell
Patricia Longwell
Miss Weldin
Carla Ruther
Ann Houck
Miss Luther
Nadine Payne
Ruth Miller
Berry visits Hagans as transfer to Canal Zone noted
Robert Berry in the party stationed in South Carolina visited Sunday with Mrs. Berry and her grandparents Mrs. S. H. Hagans. Berry is being transferred to the Canal Zone. Brighton Study club met at Mrs. E. J. Edmondson’s home with candy recipes and Christmas carols sung by children. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Robb and Mrs. Birch Buffington with her daughter and mother visited Mrs. Mary Koch’s home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Berry
Pary
South Carolina
Mary Koch
Regular Meeting of Pythian Sisters Sets 1948 Installations
Mrs. Clarence Shaffer presided at the regular meeting in K P hall. The annual trustees report was read by Mrs. Owen Grecian. The next meeting on Jan 6 will include installation of officers for 1948. Refreshment committee: Mrs. E E Ward chair, with Mrs. Oral Mayo, Mrs. Warren Stewart, Mrs. Ed Wells, Mrs. Lorene Huble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Shaffer
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Owen Grecian
E. E. Ward
Oral Mayo
Warren Stewart
Ed Wells
Lorene Huible
Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting After Dinner in Legion Hall
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary met for a business session after a cooperative dinner at Legion hall with the Post. They planned magazine subscriptions for Knoxville and noted gifts sent to the Knoxville facility. A Christmas party broadcast for hospitalized veterans was announced for December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Fred Downing
Knoxville
Golia Miller
Mutual Broadcasting System
Charles Kennedy
Ristne
State Hospital
Johnson Home Hosts Christmas Party With School Friends
Biddy Johnson and Carla Guthier entertained at a Christmas party last evening at the Johnson home. Guests from their high school clique and escorts attended after a Junior college basketball game. Several girls could not attend due to the busy season. The tree held exchange gifts and the evening ended with games and refreshments. Attending were Pat Brown, Pat Weldin, Betty Tait, Ann Houck, Ray Carter, Jack Zook, Bob Riley, Keith Williams, Marvin White, and Dick Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddy Johnson
Carla Guther
Johnson
Pat Brown
Pat Weldin
Betty Tait
Ann Houck
Ray Carter
Jack Zook
Bob Riley
Keith Williams
Marvin White
Dick Maxwell
Penney Employees Celebrate Christmas Party at The Pines
J C Penney staff and spouses gathered for a Christmas party at The Pines. Twenty six people attended including store manager Dc Wilson and Mrs Wilson. A two course turkey dinner was served at 7 30 with Christmas gift exchange. Morris Beenblossom arranged the event, several employees could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Penney
the Pines
Dc. R. Wilson
Headliners Group II Meet in Graf Home
Group II of the Headliners 4 club met with Janet and Joyce Graf Monday evening. Members shared Christmas in other countries and heard talks on Breakfast Cereals and Pruits for Breakfast. Audrey Wittetoe demonstrated measuring ingredients. Beta Alirens showed ways to tie Christmas packages.
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Janet
Joyce Graf
Norman White
Don Maxwell
Audrey Wittetoe
Maxwell
Audrey Vittetoe
Local News Roundup From Indianola and Davenport
Betty Gowey, 89, injured in an auto-train crash near Nov 11, returns home Sunday. Community figures including Glenn Willits and Mrs. Horton host visitors. Pythians elect officers for next year led by Harry Miller and Omar Hoskins. Masons appoint Olen Mullikin and M. M. Gowey among officers for 1948. Families gather for birthdays and visits in Davenport, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Gowey
M. M. Gowey
Glenn Willits
Rex Widmer
Edgar Wise
Frank Hoskins
Bryen Morgan
Doyl Paul
Charles Wikoft
Benny Houseal
Edward Weidner
Masons
Olen Mullikin
Cecil Meyers
Otto Lamansky
N. W. Fillmore
Alfred McCracken
William
E. L. Edmondson
Wangold
Mr. Edmondson
Pringle Tea Room
R W. Fillmore
Daisy Cotten
Des Moines
King
Christmas Meeting of White Way Club Hosts and Gifts
Mrs Bert Rittenhouse hosted a Christmas party for White Way club members with 19 in attendance and a cooperative luncheon. Daughters Mrs Troy Foriash and Mrs Leland Griggs helped serve as baskets and holly decor brightened tables. Sunshine sisters for the coming year were drawn and gift packages from the tree were given. Guest prize went to Mrs Roy Fisher. Next meeting with Mrs Fisher scheduled for Jan 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Rittenhouse
White Way Club
Troy Foriash
Leland Griggs
Holly
Woodburn
Ore
Fred Forinash
Howard Stewart
Troy Forinash
Sunshine Sisters
Roy Fisher
Fisher
Wrights Celebrate Seventh Birthday in Kepta Town
Roger Edwin and Ruth Ellen Wright observe their seventh birthday with relatives, while a birthday cake for Jerry Lee Stalder features three candles. Congratulatory greetings go to Frances Booth West Chester and others including Mrs. Roger Richer, Mrs. John Bruegege, Mrs. James Beranek Palestine, Joe Hoover Organ state, Mrs. B. G. Fox, Rev. W. J. Stevens, and J. M. Finney.
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Roger Edwin
Ruth Ellen Wright
Francis Wright
Route Three
Kepta
Jerry Lee Stalder
Mrs
Raymond Stalder
Frances Booth
West Chester
Roger Richer
John Bruegege
James Beranek
Palestine
Joe Hoover
Organ State
B. G. Fox
W. J. Stevens
J. M. Finney
Youngsters Provide Entertainment for Y's Men's Party
The annual Christmas party for children hosted by the Ys Men’s club drew about 150 guests in the Community room of the Y. John Yousling led piano and Milo Sorden organized community singing while red and green decorations brightened the space. Ted Brown ran the program, with youngsters performing poems and songs and Santa Claus distributing gifts from the tree after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Yousling
Milo Sorden
Ted Brown
Billi Arthur
Roberta Wiley
Joy Vetter
Linda Choate
Dick Gallagher
Carolyn
Cathy Jungbluth
Logan Lee Heilman
Marcia Simpson
Larry Jackson
Jimmy Orr
Margo Tucker
Stephen Boyer
Jill Yousling
Gordon Dean Morris
Harriet Kreese
Barbara Griggs
Barbara
Patty Stewart
Roger Kleese
Ruth
Phillip Brown
Santa Claus
Western Union Strike Probable Signals Talks Breakdown
Government conciliators to meet after Philadelphia talks fail to resolve a threatened Western Union telegraph strike involving about 50 000 workers. Unions demand a 15 cent an hour cost of living increase while the company offers a 1 000 900 dollar bonus and refuses arbitration. Spokesmen say walkout could begin next Tuesday two days before Christmas unless a settlement is reached.
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Washington
Western Union Telegraph
H. Ross Colwell
New York
Wis
Philadelphia
Calwell
Cyrus Ae Ching
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
AFL
New York City
Hhe
Federal Mediation Service
Ching
Truman
Fred A. Hartley
N. J
Colwell
Commercial Telegraphers Union
The
Telegraph Employes Union
Telegraph Workers Union
Oldest Man Claim and Age Gap Recounted
The note speculates that if the Heidelberg man, regarded as the oldest human, were alive today he would be more than 650000 years old, highlighting a speculative age comparison.
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Heidelberg
Coats Offered in Trade for Bargain Prices at Rothschilds
Local shop Rothschild's advertises a size 14 gray Muskrat coat for 50 dollars and a Northern Seal coat for 25 dollars, both described as fine values. The notice emphasizes bargain prices to attract buyers.
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Rothschild’s
Christmas Gifts Sought for UI Hospital Children
University of Iowa hospital officials in Iowa City urged Towans to donate Christmas presents for children confined in university institutions over Christmas Eve. Gerhard Hartman, superintendent, said gifts are still needed to provide a present for every patient. Donations may be sent to the state University of Iowa hospitals in care of the superintendent’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Towans
Gerhard Hartman
State University of Iowa Hosptals
Cigarette Crop Brings 80 Million to Tobacco Growers
The previous year’s crop generated eighty million dollars for producers. The tobacco was processed into about one and a half trillion cigarettes yearly in the United States.
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United States
Men’s Gift Selections Highlighted For He’s Favorites
Local shop promotes a fine assortment of gifts for men including Jewelite brush sets military and club brushes shaving sets and gift wrapped cigars and cigarettes. Customers urged to visit and browse the display.
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Totsie We AG
Graham, Visser
Southern Utilities
Chester and
Ruth Ann George
Virgil Wittmer
Homer Kephart
Fred Kephart
Circles of the
Catholic Church
West Chester School News
Glen Ladehoff
Mr. Quire
Swea City
Victor Hartzler
Lexington Ladies Aid Soc
H. J. Club
Jon Knotek
Irene Rich
O. &. S. Pinechie
Masonic Temple
Homemakers Club
Sam Munson
West Chester Federated Church
Ainsworth O. E. S
Pythian Past Chiefs Assoc
Women's Council of Christian Church
Women’s Missionary Society of Baptist Church
J. N. Dodd
Bethlehem Commandery and Families
Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Junior Missionary Society of U. P. Church
E. S
Handcraft Two
Brighton News
Edna
Crile
Ralph Shirkey
Opal Mae Mullikin
Harry and
Della Mullikin
Scotland County
Richland
Virginia Mae
Dale Eugene
John
Earl
Glenn
Olen
Roy
Batavia
Hugh Williams
Friends Cemetery
Oo. E.S
Order of the Eastern Siit
Cecil Walker
Ross Day
L. E. McAfee
KE. L. Edmondson
Gladys Kessel
Henry Greiner
Lucy Freak
D. J. Kyle
F. A. Hoskins
Chicago
Robert Hoskins
Chas. McKey
Chas. Hoover
Harry Miller
Charles van Winkle
I. V. Moxley
Middletown
John Moxley
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Nellie Elyen
Pennsylvania
Washington, D. C
Illinois
Hagans
Mrs. Michels
Women’s Guild
Susannah
Legion Auxiliary’s
Johnson Home
Penney
Graf Home
Ames
Western Union
Coe’s Cafe
Iowa Hospital
Eve
Clarice Meek
Clarice
Evening Journal
West Coast
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