Fairfield Makes Easy Work Of Washington Demons In Basketball
Fairfield defeats Washington High 51 to 16 as the Demons struggle to score while Fairfield finds the hoop with ease. Washington shows some fight in the second half but fails to close the gap. Fairfield also wins the second team game 29 to 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Highcchool Demons
Fairfield
Demons
Fairfield Harrell
Zeigler
Simmons
Saur
Champ
Hix
Ceeech
Marr
Nelson
Washington
Anderson
Starr
Stewart
Snyder
Kiesey
Palmer & Se
Hotle
McFadden
Ottumwa Beats Fort Madison In Close High School Game
Ottumwa High defeated Fort Madison High 28 to 20 in Ottumwa on Friday night. The close contest saw Ottumwa retain the lead through the later quarters and finish ahead by eight points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Otturwa High
Fort Madison High
Kalona and Wellman Win In Ke-Wash High School League
Kalona defeated Brighton 35-30, West Chester beat Richland 26-21, and Wellman crushed Keota 35-8 in Ke-Wash league action. Russell Ross scored 14 for Wellman. Stonmer held scoreless. Thrapp led West Chester with nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Brighton
West Chester
Richland
Wellman
Keota
Kalona-Brighton
Keosta
Russell Ross
Wetrich
Stonmer
Rangy Keota
Yoder
Moothart
Coffey
McNurlen
Muscatine Wins at Mount Pleasant in Little Six Battle
Muscatine defeated Mount Pleasant High 35 to 19 in a Little Six contest. The Muscatine lead grew from 14 to 5 at halftime to 26 to 8 after the third period. Nash, the Muscatine center, scored 17 points while Haw baker of Mount Pleasant had nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Muscatine
Mount Pleasant High School
Muskies
Nash
Hawbaker
Burlington Triumphs Over Albia in Close Junior College Clash
Burlington Junior College edged Albia Junior College 36 to 35 in a tight Friday night game. Wayne Reeves led Burlington with 12 points while Koerner added 10. Corwin Bonebrake of Albia was limited to one field goal as Ottumwa and Fort Madison squads also played separate actions.
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Burlington
Burlington Junior College
Albia Junior College
Wayne Reeves
Koerner
Corwin Bonebrake
Diagonal High
Albia
McCannon
Fort Madison
Ottumwa
Orman
Buyack
Salters Ottumwa
Miss Nellie Pfeifer Admitted To Washington County Hospital
Local notes report Miss Nellie Pfeifer transferred from Ioona City hospital to Washington county hospital for continued treatment. Also listed are holiday travel and shopping stops by area residents including Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Cooper Mrs. Carl Kos Miss Henrietta Hull Maude Dander John Bender and others visiting relatives for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Pfeifer
Ioona City
Washington County Hospital
Clarence Bain
Boone
Land Bain
C. A. Cooper
Brighton
Carl Kos
Kalona
Henrietta Hull
Winona
Minn
Henry
Hull
Maude Dander
Keota
John Bender
Wellman
Walter DeWit
Olds
L. B. Luithly
Rubio
Ray Stewart Keota
Smith Halverson
Crawfordsville
Margaret Owens
Columbus Junction
Ruth Gibson
Fort Madison
W. A. Gibson
R. L. Hannah
Fairfield
Hadley
Hannah
Christmas Holiday Visitors Reach Washington and Nearby Towns
A flurry of holiday travel brings students and families home. Iowa State College students Helen Foster Frances Louise Null and Helen Masson return for vacations. Local residents from Des Moines Ames and Washington gather for family visits, with arrivals from Iowa City and New York. A few assist Auctioneer PD Macon and Miss Emma Heck sustains minor injuries in a recent Iowa City auto incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn B. Holden
Charles
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Helen Foster
Iowa State College
Ames
John Foster
Frances Louise Null
Catherine Null
C. A. Boice
Helen Masson
University of Towa
W. J. Masson
Bob Shannon
University of Iowa
R. E. Shannon
Will Faville
Hervey Finney
Lafayette Shreves
Shreves
Joe
Rachel Walker
Burlington
Macon
Washington
Iowa
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Emma Heck
Iowa City
Farl Salterberg
Beneda Joan
Mildred Maxine
Brighton
William Salterberg, Jr
W. F. Salterberg
Evelyn Turner
Harry Turner
Harold Williams
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted for Local Residents
At The Hospital Mrs Clyde Crile Washington was admitted yesterday afternoon for observation. Tommy Goodwin was dismissed last night. Mrs Lucille Carr Brighton underwent a major operation this morning. Mrs Pete Lowe of Brighton this morning. Joan Hagans eight of Brighton and John McKinstrs underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Fern Helfrich and Wilma Lukavaky Riverside were dismissed this morning. Nellie Pfeifer Keota admitted this morning for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Crile
Washington
Tommy Goodwin
Lucille Carr
Brighton
Pete Lowe
Joan Hagans
John McKinstrs
Fern Helfrich
Wilma Lukavaky
Riverside
Nellie Pfeifer
Keota
Morgan Dinner Guests At Son S Home In Clay
Mr and Mrs A J Morgan visited their son Carroll and wife north of Richland to celebrate Mrs Morgan's birthday on Dec 13 Their grandson Lane hosted them with guests Mrs Ollie Morgan and Mrs Lydia Oswalt The group enjoyed a birthday dinner Also noted Mr and Mrs D E Hart visited Fairfield Tuesday Miss Frances Meacham leads the Christmas program at the church on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Morgan
Clay
Carroll
Richland
Two Papers Read at Mission Meeting Friday Afternoon
Missionary society at Mrs. Preston Wolf home heard two papers by Mrs. Lel and Morrison on The Expectation of Siam and Mrs. J M Lloyd speaking on Southern Mountains. Devotionals led by Mrs. B H Van Meter focused on Stewardship of Personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Morrison
J. M. Lloyd
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Preston Wolf
Morrison
Lloyd
B. H. van- Meter
Carl Roberts
Wolf
Rebekah Meeting Draws Seventy Five Members
Seventy five members attended the Rebekah meeting at the I O O F hall. Two new members were initiated and a joint installation with the Odd Fellows planned for January 1. A December family social is set for December 30. Refreshments served by Mrs. Ralph Zeck and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
I. O. O. F. Hall
The
Odd Fellows
Ralph Zeck
Theta Bridge Club Meet Honors Haney Hostess
Mrs. Francis Haney hosted the Theta Bridge Club meeting at her home Friday evening. Three tables played with Miss Hilma Dodds taking high and Miss Helen Carson second. Christmas gifts exchanged and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Haney
Theta Bridge Club
Hilma Dodds
Helen Carson
Eastern Stars and Families Christmas Party Planned
Washington chapter 98 Order of Eastern Star invites all visiting members and families to a Christmas party at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening. Dinner at 6 30 p m features meat and coffee. families should bring their own table service sandwiches and a dish to mass plus a ten cent toy for the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Hattie McConnell Elected President of Nurses Alumni
Miss Hattie McConnell was elected president of the Nurses Alumni at a meeting held Thursday afternoon in the nurses home. Mrs Vietow Masson was named vice president and Mrs Marion Engle became secretary treasurer. Hostesses Mrs Ed Squirs and Miss Nellie Dodder arranged refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie McConnell
Nurses
Vietow Masson
Marion Engle
Ed Squirs
Nellie Dodder
Pythian Past Chiefs Elect Mrs Reinert President for Year
Mrs G A Reinert was elected president of the Pythian Past Chiefs association at a Thursday meeting in the home of Mrs Vic Crone. Mrs William Matucha became vice president and Mrs George Baker secretary-treasurer. An anniversary dinner planned for January 28 at Mrs Matucha s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Reinert
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Vic Crone
William Matucha
George Baker
Teq Crone
Surprise Shower Honors Recent Bride Charplett Campbell
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Russell Boyles nee Charplett Campbell was hosted by Mrs. Herman Eagle Mrs. Clayton Nicholson and Miss Jessie Migel at the Campbell home. Twenty two guests from the telephone office attended as gifts were opened after a guessing game and pink and green decorations complemented the refreshments provided by the hostesses and the bride’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Boyles
Charplett Campbell
Herman Eagle
Clayton Nicholson
Jessie Migel
Bert Campbell
Precemeeting at No 4 Schoolhouse Tuesday Evening
Announcement states a meeting at No 4 schoolhouse Tuesday at 8 o clock with hot latch served. Cathryn Caldwell, teacher, 26413.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathryn Caldwell
Personal Design in Dress Study Engages Washington Women
Miss Mary Wood of Iowa State extension leads township women through a lesson on personal design in dress. Four design types are explored as participants analyze posture, size, color, fabric, and dress lines to choose becoming garments. Local groups plan a year of sessions with support from the Washington County Farm Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wood
Iowa State College Extension Service
Township
Miss Wood
Washington Township
Taven
Claude Rhodeherk
Rural Women’s Club
Glen Schwartz
John Cherry
Kolah Club
Washington County Farm Bureau
Baptist Missionary Christmas Meeting Led by Mrs J N Dodd
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Society held a Christmas luncheon at Mrs J N Dodd's home with Mrs W Sickels as assistant hostess. Devotions by Mrs Tom Dowis featured Luke chapter two. The hymn Silent Night was sung and Mrs Dodd read the hymn's origin. Ben Coppock led a See America First program with several ladies assisting. There were 25 percent present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
J. N. Dodd
Wm. Sickels
Tom Dowis
M. C. Carstensen
Ben Coppock
Mesdames W. D. Booth
C. B. Yard
R. A. Warner
Amile Daub
Wm. Jacobs
Dorothy Chance
Miss Mary Birka Weds Dr. James Rountree in Baltimore
Announcement of Miss Mary Birka of Riverside Riverside Riverside Maryland marrying Dr. James T. Rountree. The ceremony occurred December 2 in Baltimore. The bride, raised in Riverside, attended St Marys High School class of 1924 and Iowa State University. The groom, SMU and Baylor alum, is a surgeon in the U S Public Health Service stationed in Baltimore. The couple will live in Baltimore.
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Riverside
Mary Birka
Baltimore
James Birka
James T. Rountree
Gladys Rountree
Dallas
Texas
St. Mary's High School
Iowa State University
Theta Phi Alpha Sorority
United States Public Health Service
Southern Methodist University
Baylor University Medical School
Alpha,Tau Omega
Phi Alpha Sigma
United States Marine Hospital
Melvin Havel
Carl Sehrag
Wesley Prehoda
Charles Havel
William Nelson
Regular meeting of the FCCF lodge set for Tuesday evening
The regular meeting of the F C C F lodge will be held Tuesday evening in the Judge Hall at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. C. F. Lodge
Judge Hall
Entertain Boys of Class at Dinner in Columbus Junction
The Rev and Mrs Bloomquist hosted Woodrow Shearer and his Sunday school class from the Methodist church at a dinner for Charles Bloomquist on his 12th birthday. Fifteen attended with games at the community building. The Social circle met the next day at Mrs Rex Smiths home with gifts exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
W. A. Bloomquist
Woodrow Shearer
Methodist Church
Dinnner
Charles
Rex Smith
Mina Feldman
Smith
Christmas Party Highlights at Mrs Etta Buxbaum Home
The Wednesday Study club held its Christmas party at Mrs. Etta Buxbaum's home with readings by Mrs. Mabel Monson and carols led by Mrs. Alma Conrad. Guests included Mrs. Harold Horr of Milan and Mrs. Ida Wooley assisted in hosting and decorations. An auxiliary meeting noted sickness and a call for donations for worn silk hose for Knoxville veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Etta Buxbaum
Mabel Monson
Santa Claus
Temple Bailey
Alma Conrad
Harold Horr
Milan
Michigan
Ida Wooley
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Knoxville
Frank Gault
N. J. Lease
Surprise Party for Rev and Mrs Strong
Prairie Flower community members held a surprise party for Rev and Mrs C E Strong at their home. A noon potluck dinner followed by social time. about forty people attended and the couple received many Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Community
C. E. Strong
Strongs
Social Calendar Week of Holiday Meetings
Monday Daughters of Victory and G A L R meetings at 2:30 and 3 to 5 pm respectively. DeMolays hold special session 8:30 pm at the Masonic Temple. Rainbow Girls 7:30 pm at the Masonic Temple. Tuesday Damascus Shrine No 10 meets at 3 pm at the Masonic Temple with visiting members welcome. Wednesday IX club meets 2 pm at Mrs. Howard McBride 1100 East Main Street. Christmas exchange and party 6:30 dinner at Masonic Temple with dish to pass table service sandwiches and ten cent toy per family member. Visiting members invited.
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D. of V
G.a.lr
Presbyterian Church
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Necssky
Masonic Temple
Rainbow Girls
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temp
Howard McBride
East Main Street
Eastern Star and Families
Birthday greetings for local residents listed
The notice extends birthday wishes to Walter Veggy of East Highland age six and others including Mrs Edward Perratt Barbara Sawyer Albert Stransky Mrs Albert Stransky Marjorie Pratt Billy Kelsey Nellie De Witt Marie Darbyshire Crawfordsville J A Sutton Mrs Joe Saforek Richmond Gleede F Dold Coappock Richard Allen Stephens Xenia with tomorrow’s observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Veggy
East Highland
Edward Perratt
Barbara Sawyer
Albert Stransky
Marjorie Pratt
Billy Kelsey
Nellie de Witt
Marie Darbyshire
Crawfordsville
J. A. Sutton
Joe Saforek
Richmond
Gleede F. Dold
Coappock
Richard Allen Stephens
Xenia
Washington birthday list notes shared date
Tomorrow several residents celebrate birthdays including Mrs. Ira Rathmel Carl Hedges and Mrs. W. B. Dupuis in Washington. Everett Wallace and the couple Mr and Mrs Harry Bishop of Crawfordsville also observe the day. The Bishops mark their thirty first wedding anniversary tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ira Rathmel
Carl Hedges
W. B. Dupuis
Everett Wallace
Harry Bishop
Crawfordsville
Birthday Notices Include Local Residents
The notice lists Mrs. John Wehr Dale Hoyle Priscilla Dickinson Myrtle Freyenberg er and Marian Swan as having birthdays celebrated by the community today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wehr
Dale Hoyle
Priscilla Dickinson
Myrtle Freyenberger
Marian Swan
Bright resident Ellis Walton to turn 79 tomorrow
A Three Quarter Century club member Ellis Walton of Brighton will be 79 years old tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Walton
Brighton
Spencer Reeds Hosts at Dinner for H. H. Club
The H. H. club held its annual Christmas dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Reed residence with forty four attendees. Guests included Fred Weekly of Winfield Jim Stoops Will Beater Jim Benda Alvin Shebeck Jess Nicola and Mrs Estella Shuman. After a potluck meal the group socialized played pinochle and conducted a Christmas gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Club
Spencer Reed
Fred Weekly
Winfield
Jim Stoops
Will Beater
Jim Benda
Alvin Shebeck
Jess Nicola
Estella Shuman
Highland Club Hosts Christmas Exchange Meeting
Mrs L C Steele hosted fourteen Highland Social club members at her home Thursday. After the business meeting a Christmas exchange was held. The club plans a Christmas entertainment and a tree at the Highland Center school on Christmas eve. refreshment peaches were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Will Busby’s on January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Steele
Highland Social Club
Highland Center
Steele
Thomas McMillan
California
Will Busby
School Program and Candy Sale at Two Local Schools
A program with hot lunch will be held at Jackson school on Monday December 21 at 8 PM led by teacher Marianne Hobbs. A candy sale program follows at Indian Creek No 2 school Tuesday December 22 at 7 30 PM hosted by teacher Celesta Uasty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson School
Marianne Hobbs
Indian Creek No. 2
Celesta Uasty
Knights of Pythias Hold Officer Election Meeting
Members of the Knights of Pythias will elect officers at the upcoming meeting Monday night in the lodge hall. The session will focus on organizational leadership and future activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Christmas parties brighten Ainsworth village social season
Mrs. J. A. Marsh hosted a cooperative luncheon with 19 attendees and a Christmas program led by Mrs. Jennie Bassler. Other gatherings included the PD A P club at Mrs. Mary O Connor s, a birthday dinner for Mrs. Glen Porter, a 500 club evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C M Spescar, and the Masonic Eastern Star Christmas party. The Ladies Aid met at the United Presbyterian hall with ten members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. PL
PD. A. P
Mary O'Conner
Glen Porter
M. Spescar
Ruth Norris
Martin Telford
Masonic Hall
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society
The
United Presbyterian Huel
Mere Porter
Bert Booth
Myrtle Simkins
Emme Walker
New Club Names Itself From Members Initials
Mr and Mrs George Schutt hosted a buneco party for a new club nine miles north of town. The Seottie club formed from members initials and will meet every three weeks. Prize winners included Clem Shalla and Mrs Jew Shalla in banco with first consolation. Je Mona and Richard Shalla won children's prizes. The next meeting will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Clem Shalla with two couples to be voted in. Refreshments were served cafeteria style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schutt
Banco
Clem Shalla
Jew Shalla
Shall
John Shalla
Jemona
Richard Shalla
Bridge Club Hosts Second Riverside Meeting
Riverside residents hosted the Evening Bridge Club at H. Cress Horm home. Mr and Mrs Norval Phen and Mr and Mrs Gerald Crem attended with three tables in play and Mrs Clement Mottet Reese receiving the honors. A luncheon followed. Next meeting planned by Mr and Mrs Joseph P Geem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Harold M. Cress Weer
Thee
Norval Phen
Gerald Crem
Clement Mottet
Joseph P. Geem
Mrs L E White Hosts P E Christmas Party
Mrs L E White acted as hostess for P E party at her Brighton home on Tuesday evening. Christmas games and gift exchange created a festive atmosphere with decorated tableware and a luncheon in holiday colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Chester A
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FT. Madison
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Chester and
Pease Motor Service
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Pease
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Betty
Helen Jones
American Institute of Business
L. A. Jones
Elizabeth Thorne
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
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Misa Thorne
Vassar College
W. S. Reister & Son
I. W. Shenefelt
Lone Beach
Calif
Ireta Willits
Virginia Breitenbach
Virginia Shannon
Cedar Falls
Winifred Kelly
Melrose Park Hospital
Chicago
J. M. Kelly
Virginia Moore
Sidney Moore
Marjorie McFarlane
Wapello
R. F. McFairlane
D. E. Zimmerman
Dee Moines
Synod
Committee On Young People’s
Harold Harr
Oral Conrad
Mrs. Morgan
Son
F. Haney
Pythian
Reinert
Tom Geerdes
John Stewart
Glendale
Spread Eagle
Cubs
Baptist Missionary
J. Dodd
Baltimore, Md
Dr. Rountree
Mrs. Strong
Spencer Reeds
Highland Club
J. A. Marsh
Ainsworth
Jennie Bassler
New Club
Bridge Club
H. Cress Horm
Charest's
Haldy
Cedar Rapids
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