Local residents plan holiday travel and visits
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Campbell depart Wednesday for Ocean Side California to visit Mrs. Campbell's parents the Pratts and will stay indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. F R Whitney of Cedar Rapids visited friends here. Elizabeth Klein returns from St Paul to spend Christmas vacation with her sisters Edna and Jessie. Various locals host guests and prepare for Christmas while others recover from illness and join family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Campbell
Ocean Side
Calif
F. R. Whitney
Cedar Rapids
P. E. Babcock
Elizabeth Klein
St. Paul
Iinn
Edna
Jessie Klein
Milburn McKay
Elkfort
Ind
Frank Anderson
McKay
Beth Clow
Lake Forrest
Ill
A. W. Clow
Miss Clow
Kathryn Bartosky
Town City
Mrs. C .B. Neuzil
Mr. Neuzil
Kathryn
D. Quinn Sale
H. L. Huber
Martha Thrasher
Clara Huber
Farl Smith
Walter Smith
South English
Clara
Lanellie Finke
Mary McKeown
Elywn Lewis
Milford Anderson
Elizabeth Young
Dicky Anderson
Mrs. Cloyde Known
Kolah Club
I. D. Quinn
Sam Wi
Chicago
Karennesday
Noah Richard
Pital
William Coe
Local News Briefs From Joliet Ad Opens Enlarged Savings Quarters
Full page advertisement by Joliet Federal Savings and Loan Association features photos including J Louis Fifer now secretary treasurer as new and enlarged quarters open. Fifer once with Washington National Bank, remembered by community, with civic ties in Washington. Many other local social and Christmas season notes follow, listing visiting relatives and travel plans, births, and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet Federal Savings and Loan Association
Joliet
Illinois
J. Louis Fifer
Washington National Bank
Fifer
Toliet Institution
Washington
Local Births and Admits Highlight Burlington Hospital Report
The hospital report lists newborns with parents Richard Stewart and Jason Wolford and times of birth 5 53 am and 2 10 pm. It notes Beatrice Irene and Patricia JoAnn as baby daughters and names Jerry Wayne and Lynda Mae for the infants. Multiple admissions include Addie Thompson, Lloyd Whetstine Wellman Virgil DeMarce and Olen Zager among others with varying hospital visits and family travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sowden
Richard Stewart
Lynda Mae
Addie Thompson
Lloyd Whetstine
Wellman
Virgil DeMarce
Jason Wolford
Coneaville
Jerry Wayne
Clyde Tucker
Beatrice Irene
Melvin Longwell
Patricia JoAnn
Prairie Flower social notes and holiday events in Davenport
Prairie Flower column chronicles December activities in Davenport. Families and friends attend birthday dinners at Mrs. Anderson’s home and parish events at the Methodist church. The M E L A Unit 10 plans a lunch at the local hall and Dorcas members knit a comforter for an orphanage box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
T. C. Reeves
Washington
Hazel Turnipseed
van Fuhr
Arthur Wiley
Rolland Benson
Dorcas
George Miller
Schroeder
Henry Witthoft
Robert Stevens
Chicago
Ralph Witthoft
George Miller, Jr
H. S
Jos. Shalla
Joe Knotek
Had Huber
Martha Thrasher
Roy Finke
Dorothy
Martha
Merle Turnipseed
Esther Smith
B. L. Smith
Eugenia Smith
Lulu Green
Eugenia
Frederic Smith
Iowa City
M. E. L. A. Unit 10
Pleasant Hill Christmas Program Teaches Joy and Song
The Pleasant Hill church hosts a Tuesday 7:30 program featuring scripture, recitations, songs like Jingle Bells and Joy to the World, and a pantomime The Visit of the Wisemen. The event includes junior and young people class performances and church committee oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill Shurch
Howard Benn
Vernon Carter
David Caldwell
Elsie Bruegge
Jesus
Mary Baker
Harold Gamon
Donald Disater
Betty Caldwell
Duane Disney
Hubert Chrisner
Young People’s
Pat Swit
Public Auction List Closes Out Near Washington Area
A sequence of public sale listings shows auctions and closing out sales near Washington, Dubin, Crawfordsville, Columbus Junction, Wellman, and nearby towns. Events include Dec 22 Susus Wulf sale and Jan 10 J M Martins clearance, with recurring weekly sales by Midway Sale Co and Necus livestock auction on Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. Quinn
Washington
Jusus Wulf
J. Lester Macon
Dublin
J. M. Martins
Crawfordaville
Virgil Turnipseed
Wash
Wellman
Midway Sale Co
Columbus Junction
Necus Livestock
Buiby
Milwaukee Yards
Morgan Leaving Maker Comes Here
H. R. Morgan, long serving as blackman for the International Harvester company in this territory, departs for Davenport with Mrs. Morgan to establish their new home. J. J. Maher succeeds him, arriving from Columbus, Ohio, and will reside at 913 East Main Street. Washington becomes the permanent headquarters for the territory, replacing Fairfield as the former base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Morgan
International Harvester Company
Davenport
Mrs. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Mr.Morgan
J. J. Maher
Columbus
Ohio
East Main Street
Washington
Fairfield
Ill A W Werner Contends With Flu For Week
A W Werner of 608 North Iowa avenue has been ill since last Wednesday with flu and remains about the same. Sara Marie Davis and house guest Mary Padovan were weekend guests of Miss Davis' parents in Jows City while working on theses this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Werner
Iowa Avenue
Sara Marie Davis
Mary Padovan
Miss Davis
D. D. Davis
Miss Padovan
Centerville
Jows City
Washington in Thick of Little Six Race
Washington high school appears to have a strong chance to win the Little Six basketball title as six teams are tied for second place after two of 14 games. Ottumwa and Fairfield trail, Burlington undefeated, while Washington and Ottumwa meet in a critical midweek clash that could reshape the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. L. Pet
Burlington
Madison
Keokuk
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Muscatine
Ottumwa UW
Washington High School
Ottumwa
Burlington Ie
Segeon Hae
Maeratine
Keokuk Hae
Hea
Ndemona Ara Wieht
Demons
Washington Junior College
Bloomfield
Rinomeield
Cardinals
Albia
Centerville
West Chester Keota Kalona Lead Ke-Wash Standings
West Chester Keota and Kalona remain undefeated in the Ke-Wash basketball race after easy Friday wins on their home floors. West Chester beat the Bears 36 to 22, Keota upset Richland 42 to 21, and Kalona edged Wellman 17 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
West Chester
Wismna
Wellman
Richland
Brighton
Keota
Kalona
Bears
Washington Downs Ottumwa in Junior Meet at the Y
Washington defeats Ottumwa 73 to 58 in a YMCA junior A and B dual meet. The report lists relay, breast stroke, freestyle, back stroke, diving and medley events with Washington securing multiple top finishes and key placings across both teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ottumwa
Washington St
Felton
Stoops
Jordan
Gilchrist
Epperson
Breding
B. Shumaker
Reel
Euwer
Spencer
Arnold
Burham
Collins
J. Shumaker
Hendricks
Norman
Jordon
Washimgton
Loerke
Poolittle
van Gender
Doolittle
Collina
Gilchest
Loake
Smith
Breeding
Barham
Maid-Rites to Face Winfield and Chocolate Coats in Holiday Week
The Maid-Rite basketball team travels to Winfield for a Wednesday 7:20 PM game at the Y. A second game is set for Friday December 30 against Chicago’s Chocolate Coats at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Chicago
Funeral services for Frank Moothart
Funeral services for Frank Moothart of West Chester were held yesterday afternoon at the home in West Chester. Rev. J. B. Pollock, pastor of the Baptist and United Presbyterian church, led the services. Burial followed in West Chester cemetery with pallbearers I. E. Coffey, Clarence Neffenegger, Ernie Neving, Melvin Booth, Ira Hough and Lee Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moothart
West Chester
J. B. Pollock
Baptist and United Presbyterian Church
I. E. Coffey
Clarence Neffenegger
Ernie Neving
Melvin Booth
Ira Hough
Lee Craig
Capital of Kashmir Srinagar and the Vale of Cashmere
The capital of the native kingdom of Kashmir is Srinagar in the northern Indian region. The surrounding scenery features the Vale of Cashmere, famed in Moore's Lalla Rookh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srinagar
Kashmir
India
Cashmere
Local shoppers visit from several towns Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hauenstein of Columbus Junction, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Bleward of Keota, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davis of Haskins, Ilo Adamson and Bonnie Cassidy of Olds, Bernice Brown of Wellman, and Mr. and Mrs. George Clark of Hillsboro were Saturday shoppers here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hauenstein
Columbus Junction
Charley Bleward
Keota
Ed Davis
Haskins
Ilo Adamson
Bonnie Cassidy
Olds
Bernice Brown
Wellman
George Clark
Hillsboro
Blood serum donation aids tularemia fight in Des Moines
The state health department serum division began processing 10 pints of human blood for tularemia serum. Blood donated by 14 Appanoose county patients at a Centerville clinic will be used to boost resistance in other sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Health Department
Appanoose County
Centerville
Wayland News Roundup and Tragic Local Death
Wayland notes report Mrs Fred Klopfenstein and Dennis Klopfenstein spending time with the Milford MeCreedy family near Haskins amid farming income concerns and rising shop prices. A Sterling Ohio widow Mrs Fli Graber is named as the deceased with three children and a grieving husband. Koebel relatives are mentioned in local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Fred Klopfenstein
Dennis Klopfenstein
Milford MeCreedy
Haskins
Graber
Fli Graber
Sterling, O
Meyer
Koebel
Local Social Notes and Health Updates Mentioned
Community mentions include Bill Homan’s hunting injury near Sterling and health concerns for C F Wyse of Stryker. Wayland hosts Democratic luncheon speakers and guests from Washington and Mt Pleasant with topics on international affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chriss Koebel
Bill Homan
Sterling
Homans
C. F. Wyse
Stryker
Art Wyse
Ben Meyer
Bess Weaver
Wayland
Wyse
Bragelton Hotel
Mt. Pleasant
C. K. Schantz
John Wenger
Joe Witting
Ed Witting
CC. BR. Rhum
Emma Severts
Katie Johnson
Marie Fitzpatrick
Clara Warren
Sob, Harold
Washington
Washington Lodge 86 announces regular meeting schedule
Washington Lodge No. 86 A F and A M notes regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. William Mohland serves as W M and Yard secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. Ef
A. M
Wilam Mohland
W. Mi
W. Yard
Passenger Train Schedules for Westbound Services
A railroad timetable lists multiple westbound trains including the Golden State Limited and California bound services with regular and local stops. It notes ticket purchase points at local depots and lists agent contacts including Al Cantont and L. Goodlander. The schedule shows arrivals and departures for trains No. 3 4 23 25 26 and No. 8, with daily and except Sunday operations and city stops at Davenport Davenport to Kansas City and Knoxville branch details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Californian
Washington
Cristal
Miet Edile
Nue
Acies
California
Knoxville
C. F, Anderson
C. M
Davenport-Kansas City
Southwest Limited Bros
Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited
W. C. Bell
River. By Riversif Smith at the home of Josephine Yeery
A fragmented notice notes Riversif Smith left Denver recently to attend his sister Mrs Milltum during Thanksgiving week at the home of the parents. The text is incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riversif, Smith
Josephine Yeery
Denver
Colo
Mre
Milltum
Johnny
West Chester
Mr. and i
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Central Park
Wolf * Floral Co
Reister Bros
Virginia Hazen
Ottumway
Laverne Young
Helen Hobbs
Upper Iowa
Fayette
Grant Humston
Young America
Charles Fuhr
Centarl College
Pella
Mrs
Val Fuhr
W. G. Eldridge
Amelia Gerot
Riverside
Sam McCleery
Sul
Howard McCleery
Mildred Kyle
LL. C
Mrs. W. S. Kyle
M. J. Cruise
William Shannon
Marengo
Cruise
J. R. Denzler
Bone Macon
Reisters
W. J. Stevens
Robert
Betty
Eva
Mary
Pasadena
Catalina Island
Angeles Temple
Tom Stewart
Ames
Jean
W. G. Stewart
Floyd Grecian
Marcia Kay
H. O. Banks
Forrest McAvoy
Helen Banks
Kathleen Banks
Harold Davidson
Rock Island
Gail Swartzendruber
Curtis Snyder
David Banka
Harold McFarland
Judy Warren
Charles Thomas
Orange
David Thompson
Marjorie
Pleasant Plain
Ed Cris
Lloyd Bauer
Lloyd Coon
Ainsworth
EB. C. Allen
Lyle Zehr
Hoyt Allen, Jr
Vera Foss
Helen Finney
W. A. Arildaen
Watty
Richard
Waterloo
Lloyd Cocker
A. Dawson
Arildsen
Conger
Dawson
Clyde L. Boice
Homer Stephen
Dr. C. A. Boice
Julius Kunik
Harriet
Braverman Homes
Olen Zager
University of Iowa
Pioneer Drug Store
William Finke
Lafe Finke
Crawfordsville
Paul Negus
Helen Dermody
Julia Brick
George McDonnell
J. D. Burrell
Clinton
E. W. Negus
Ellis Negus
C B. Negus
Rachel
C. W. Radke
Stockport
Robert Lytle
Mrs. Lytle
Sidwell
Shuppers
C. V. Cruls
Prairie Flower
Carrie Din
Mae Smith
Harry Donaldson
Pleasant Hill
Journal
Morgan
Maker
R. B. Brinning
Santa Monica
Howard Mangold
Fred Hutt
Howard McArlin
Lincoln
Chris Awe
Bin
Louis Kurt
Chester
Keota Kalona
Moothart
Kingdom of
Golden Gloves
Amateur Athletic Union
Ans
A. F E. Palmer
the Evening Journal
Clara Wenger
Ezra
Daryl
Noah Wittmer
John McClintic
Sam
C. E
E RL & P
L. Goodlander
Eee Ee
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Wilma Kerr
Cloyce Crone
Lorene Robertson
Maxine Steele
Mildred Shebeck
Donald Olen E. Zager
Ray Harrison
M. H. Anderson
Stanly M. Zager
Rexall
Stor
Southwest Corner Square
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