McCleery Cumming Christmas Party Honors Employees
McCleery Cumming Calendar company entertained 160 employees and guests at a Christmas dinner in the Community room. Shorty Hogan and his WHO artists provided entertainment. A new building plan was announced and gifts were presented to Alice Harvey for 28 years of service. Prizes went to Wayne Kendrick Bill Young and Rollo Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleery - Cumming Calendar Company
Run
Shorty Hogan
Alice Harvey
Wayne Kendrick
Bill Young
Rollo Crawford
Entertains Women At a Duck Dinner
Mrs. Payne Marshall hosted a duck dinner at her home for women connected with the social welfare office. A two course meal was served with Christmas motif table decorations. Guests included Kathleen Bruty Mrs. Kenneth Wessels Winifred Geerdes and Ruth Sehantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne Marshall
Social Welfare Office
Actwo
Kathleen Bruty
Kenneth Wessels
Winifred Geerdes
Ruth Sehantz
Hustlers Club Holds Business Meeting At Farm Bureau
The Washington Hustlers boys 4 H club met at the Farm Bureau office Tuesday evening with nine members and leaders Gus Alsip and Merle Warner. Franklin Stout spoke on parliamentary procedure and plans for the next meeting were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Hustlers Boys 4-H Club
Farm Bureau
Gus Alsip
Merle Warner
Franklin Stout
Social Calendar Highlights Local Group Gatherings
Notices list upcoming events from churches clubs and lodges through the week. Handcraft, PTA, PEO and Rebekah lodge meet with gift exchanges and potlucks. Bethlehem Commandery, Womans Council, and Masonic groups host dinners and parties. attendees are urged to bring dishes gifts and samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Rich
Lincoln P. T. A
R. H. McCleery
Ainsworth O. E. S
Pythian
Assoc
Owen Grecian
Women's Council of Christian Church
Women’s Missionary Society of Baptist Church
J. N. Dodd
Bethlehem Commandery and Families
Masonic Temple
Methodist Church
Rebekah Lodge
Oo. F. Hall
Birthday Anniversaries and Milestones Noted
Observers include Mr and Mrs Doyle Brown and Mr and Mrs Duane Dearing celebrating seventh wedding anniversaries. Lynda Mae Stewart marks her ninth birthday, Richard Allen Stalder turns 17, and Harold Pat Reynolds, Mrs Fred Cromwell, W P Wilson, Co B Sehneider, and Ronald Skubal are also noted for birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Brown
Duane Dearing
Lynda Mae Stewart
Richard A. Stewart
Richard Allen Stalder
Ray Stalder
Harold Pat’ Reynolds
Fred Cromwell
Burlington
W. W. Wilson
B. Sehneider
Ronald Skubal
Ainsworth
Births and hospital notes from local area
At the hospital births were recorded for Mr and Mrs Paul Snyder of Brighton a son at 5:05 am Mr and Mrs Clarence Witthoff of Wellman a daughter at 3:36 am Mr and Mrs Marion Robertson route one a son at 10:35 am Admitted today Mrs C O Dayton 116 W Seventh Street fractur ed hip from a fall Dismissed last evening Jon Wellfort Oskaloosa Mrs Tillie Caldwell 518 S Avenue B Lloyd Miler Keota Mrs William Alliman and son route one Also noted female sea lions weigh 400 to 800 pounds males 1500 to 1860 pounds
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Paul Snyder
Brighton
Clarence Witthoft
Wellman
Marion Robertson
Route One
C. O. Dayton
W. Seventh Street
Jon Wellfort
Oskaloosa
Poday
Tillie Caldwell
Avenue B
Lloyd Miler
Keota
William Alliman
Stewart P T A Christmas Program Delights Pupils and Parents
Stewart school district held its PTA December meeting with 250 attendees. After a business session led by president Mary Berry, students performed a Christmas program featuring grade level recitations, marimba solos by Connie Rae Knauss, a woodwind ensemble, and a staged scene The Prophecy Fulfilled with a large cast. A concluding choir performed songs including Away in a Manger.
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Stewart School Parent Teacher Association
Mary Berry
Connie Rae Knauss
Margarette McCleery
Peggy Knauss
Ardythe Wead
Norman Humble
Darlene Hindahl
Margarette
Isiah
Jeremiah
Micah
Robert Kiesey
John Pratt
Bobby Warren
Simeon
Jonathon
Benjamin
Shepherds
Donald Johnson
Gerald Ephraim
Joe Waggoner
Maryann Leyden
Imogene MecKune
Shirley Raymond
Ina Rae Leyden
Mary
Judy Edmondson
Joseph
Kkng
Herod
David Orcutt
Wise Men
Richard Johnson
Edgar Jones
Larry Renoux
Scribe
Jimmie Thompson
Guards
Bill Grossman
Tommy McKeene
Nurses Alumni Elect Officers At Afternoon Meeting
Nellie Dodder hosted yesterday for eight members of the Nurses Alumni association with guest Escher Squire. Mrs. N E Young presided as officer slate announced Wylie Anderson as president Miss Dodder as vice president Frances Minick as secretary-treasurer-reporter. Guests enjoyed a Christmas motif table and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Dodder
Nurses Alumni Association
Escher Squire
H. M. Dodder
N. EE. Young
Wylie Anderson
Miss Dodder
Frances Minick
Squaw Winter Defined as First Cold Spell Before Indian Summer
A brief meteorological note identifies squaw winter as the initial cold spell that precedes the period known as Indian summer. The term marks a transitional cold snap in seasonal weather patterns.
St Marys Circle Hosts Christmas Meeting at St James
Mrs Leo Sueppel hosted the St Marys Circle Christmas gathering at St James Church yesterday. Fourteen members and one visitor Father Corcoran attended. Earl Redinger led a brief business session then games, bridge and four Christmas quizzes followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Sueppel
St. Mary’s Circle
St. James Church
Father Corcoran
Earl Rediinger
Harry Sowden
Redfinger
Everett Swift
Banco
Ea Sullivan
Lyle Sehulty
Sueppel
Ed Rich
Catherine Swift
George Sojka
Iowa 1947 Farm Output Drops Sharply Across Crops
Iowa’s 1947 farm production hit a low since 1936 due to adverse weather and soil conditions. Total feed grains and forage reached 19,448,000 tons, about 82 percent below last year. Corn output fell to 331,360,000 bushels, soybeans 26,310,900, oats 184,699,000, wheat 3,452,000, and potatoes 975,000 bushels, with yields and acreages down across multiple crops and overall production near ten-year lows.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State
Just Us Club Yuletide Luncheon Held At Mrs Harding's
The Just Us club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. L. F. Harding’s home with 15 members and two guests Mrs. Art Prall and Mrs. James L. Young. Mrs. L. L. Loveless led the program, a Christmas poem, prayer and carol roll call, with gifts exchanged and contests awarding prizes. The next meeting is scheduled for December 34 at Mrs. Sickles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just Us Club
L. F. Harding
Art Prall
Sigourney
James L. Young
EB. H. Mes
L. L. Loveless
Sickles
D. W. McClure
Pearl Parcell
Will Sickles
Harding
J. H. Campbell
D. C. Griggs
J. N. Dodd
John Lee
Doda
Dan
Shepherd Boy
D A P Club Holds Annual Christmas Party
The D A P club met with Mrs Frank Carson for its annual Christmas party. A bountiful cooperative dinner was served at noon. The afternoon featured visiting and an exchange of Christmas gifts. Nine members and two guests attended.
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D. A. P. Club
Frank Carson
Mrs. Stephens Hosts Sorosis With Bible Women Program
Sorosis club December meeting at Mrs. John Clegg’s home featured Mrs. Sam Stephens presenting Women of the Bible with accounts of Miriam Elizabeth Mary and Rachel. Eight members answered roll call with Christmas in Other Lands and the group voted five dollars for the Iowa Children's Home. Mrs. Stephens to host January gathering.
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Women of the Bible
Sam Stephens
Sorosis
John Clegg
Iowa
National Tea Employees Oyster Supper
National Tea workers attended a Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson’s home. Guests included Robera Davis Joe Pease and Dan Storms. An oyster supper was hosted by Mrs. Thompson and daughters and the group spent the evening playing cards.
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National Tea
David Thompson
Robera Davis
Joe Pease
Dan Storms
Thompson
Storms
Pease
Mr. Thompson
Robern Davis
Roger Banks
Lauren Chalupa
Lloyd Luers
Fbileen Franzen
Dean Hasty
Rural Women’s Club Luncheon At Mrs. Doyle Jarrard Home
The Rural Women’s club held a 1 PM Christmas luncheon at Mrs. Doyle Jarrard’s home with 15 members and guests including Mrs. Ray Landau and Mrs. Irene Darbyshire. President Mrs. Leo Marie led the meeting. Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck read Luke 2. Mary Shields played Christmas Fantasia. gifts were exchanged and secret sisters for next year were drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Women’s Club
Doyle Jarrard
Grant Humston
Leo Marie
Lester Luckenbill
Ray Landau
William Kyle
Clara Darbyshire
Irene Darbyshire
George Jarrard
Claude Rhodebeck
St. Luke
Mary Shields
Mueller
Carl Phillips
Grant Humston, Jr
Rhodeock
Dinner Bridge Farewell for Clarice Meek
Pear Gardner entertained friends at a dinner bridge in her apartment as a farewell for Clarice Meek. A two course dinner was served with Christmas table decorations and candle lighting. Bridge at two tables produced score prizes for Mrs. R. E. Arthur Mrs. T. R. Phillips and Miss Meek who also received a hostess gift.
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Pear Gardner
Clarice Meek
R. E. Arthur
T. R. Phillips
Dairy Council says any food pairs well with other good foods
The National Dairy Council states that foods that are good on their own can safely be eaten with any other good foods. It rejects fears of dangerous reactions like pickles with milk, noting lactic acid in pickles aids digestion and can help digestibility of milk for infants and invalids.
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National Dairy Council
Mud Fly Tactics For Trout In Quiet Water
Mud fly fishing is advised for dead water holes where trout won’t rise. Clip a coachman fly, pack mud around it, and drop the mud packed lure on smooth water. As the mud dissolves into spiraling swirls, trout may strike out of curiosity.
Long-Range Bomber Carries 1600-Gallon Fuel Tank
A new long-range bomber installs a 1600 gallon fuel tank and a single rubber fuel cell capable of powering an automobile around the world, highlighting its extended range capability.
Community farm sales and livestock auctions listed
Weekly Friday sale at Whittaker sale barn and midweek livestock sales at Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa. Tuesday sale at Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Iowa plus several calendar sales in Crawfordsville Wayland Washingt on and nearby with start times and sellers named.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Ollie Livestock Exchange
Olie
Crawfordsville
Tonyn Davis
Wayland
Martin C. Gerig
Washington
Howard M. Stewart
Carl Jarrard
Lamp Eases Earache
A small infrared ray lamp with headband and adjustable buckle positions to target earaches and inflammation, offering a portable at home relief device.
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of Hustlers Club
Nmas
S. W. Corner
Biosphate
John. E. Klein Keota
Iown
Clarence Goodwin
Roger Sherman
Earl Loveless
Guy Knauss
Eli Cook
Glen van Auken
Werner Lowry
Mrs. Sueppel
Vicki
Wapello
T. B. and
Bangs
Ralph Myers
Wapello Sale Barn
McGill, Klotz and Duncan
Just
Us Club
D.A.P. Club
Mrs. Clegg
National
Club
Theodore B. Bailey
Morrison & Morrison Attorneys
Edmund D. Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison, Jr
Morrison Building
Ss. W. Livingston
Robert Day
W. Main
George F. Morrison
G. Gifford Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Paul W. Shearer
Court House
Journal
W. K
Bill
George Transfer
John Blick
Jim Hotle
East Washington
Sorden Music Co
Everything Musical
East Side Square
South Ave
D. W.L
Col
Little
International Harvester Freezer
Mangold
South Second Avenue
Brown Finance CO
Limestone
Willis Righards
L. H. Orr Land CO
Wendelel L. Shaffer
Hotel Washington
Optometrists
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
P. L. Etter
F. G. Livesay
D. C
Iowa Avenue
Washington Concrete Co
12Th St
Rock Island
Reister Bros
Creamery
Hatchery
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