Local Christmas and travel notes cover Davenport residents
Local items list visits and travel by Davenport families. Mr and Mrs Robert Willits, Mrs Frank Wilson, and Jack Schneider Jr and family are among those visiting or returning home for Christmas. Several relatives travel to Chicago and Columbus Nebraska, with others staying for holidays or returning from college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Bickel
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
W. F. Bickel
Local News Briefs Reflect Holiday Visits and Shop News
Lake Forest residents Mr and Mrs Ray Porter visited relatives in the community including the Amilongs then returned home. Several locals traveled to Des Moines for boxing, business, or holiday visits. Shoppers saw new ski boot arrivals at Moore's Bootery as many families planned Christmas gatherings and trips to Princeton Davenport and Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Porter
Lake Forest
All
George Amilong
Amlong
Mr. Porter
West Chester
Homer
Clarence Porter
Ray
Charles Redding
Des Moines
Paul Thomassen
Mr. Redding
Mrs. Thomassen
Bess Redding
Hospital Notices include dismissals and a birth
Dismissals: C. W. Jackson and Mrs. Clarence Jackson yesterday, Mrs. Bernard Walker and Helen Holden this morning. George Whetstine admitted last night. Sherman and Lester Ballew had tonsillectomies this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Aldine Gingerich Wellman welcomed a daughter born this morning at 9:45, weighing six pounds four ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Jackson
Clarence Jackson
Bernard Walker
Helen Holden
George Whetstine
Sherman
Lester Ballew
Aldine Gingerich
Wellman
Health report lists syphilis as only disease contracted in Iowa
A paucity of outbreaks was observed as measles small pox and chicken pox were not reported last week while syphilis appeared among Iowa residents per the state department of health officials.
Tri T Dinner Party Honors Members and Guests
Wellman December 20 Tri T members hosted their husbands at a six o'clock dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Griffiths. The group spent the evening playing Chinese checkers with attendees: Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schaffer, Mr. and Mrs. L W O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Winegarden, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Durian, Mr. and Mrs. J M Schlaubaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Brenneman, Mr. and Mrs. H B Rugg, and the Griffiths.
Mrs N E Leace Celebrates 86th Birthday in Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville December 17 Mrs N E Leace marked her 86th birthday on December 14 with friends stopping by to offer best wishes. She remains active, walking daily. The U P church Ladies Aid held a sale Wednesday afternoon and netted about 37 dollars. Also, Mrs Jack Howard welcomed a visit from her parents Mr and Mrs C P Parker and their nieces the Misses Murray of Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
N. E. Leace
Lease
Ladies Aid
U. P. Church
Jack Howard
Disease counts show rises in infections this week
For the week ending Saturday physicians reported 58 new syphilis cases matching scarlet fever. The most prevalent diseases were chicken pox with 66 cases and measles with 81 cases.
Masons to Continue Second Degree Wednesday Evening
Washington lodge master Will Mohland announces second degree work will proceed Wednesday evening and expects a large attendance. this may be the last degree work this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Washington Lodge
Will Mohland
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Robert Willits
Davenport
Cloud Willits
Frank Wilson
D. F. Macon
Thone
Jack Schneider, Jr
Kay
Jack
Columbus
Nebrs
Jack Schneider
Schneider
Negus Sale
Courtney & Webb
Virginia Shannon
Vera Stutsman
Virginia Crull
T.C
Oetjen
Harry Montgomery
Chicago
Harry, Jr
Jack Fitzpatrick
Mr. Montgomery
Willard Augustine
Waukegan
Ill
Fannie Crego
Highland Park
Bill Augustine
Eleanor Augustine
Glen Anderson
Terry
Bob
Marion Augustine
Janet
Ruth
Andy Augustine
Don Davis
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
D. D. Davis
Fresh Eggs
Reister Bros
Fred Stewart
Hollywood
Calif
William
J. R. Krusor
Gweneth
Guthrie Center
Mr. Krusor
Washington
E. M. Wellemeyer
New Orleans
Elmer H. Wellemeyer
America
Poinsettias
Novelty Pottery
Wolf Floral Co
Moore
Clyde Pratt
Les Jones
Ralph Pratt
Tom Duncan
Bill Ewing
Don McGraw
Marvin Buckwalter
Harold Kerr
Allen Hutenker
Mr. Bueckwalter
Karl McCutchen
8.C
Mrs. C. R. McCutchen
Howard McCleery
C. A. Ruebsam
J. Peterson
Oscar Broad
Princeton, Inn
W. T. Carson
Robert Carson
Princeton
Dorothy Greiner
Jim Gallagher
J. R. Gallagher
Riley Provance
Mr. Provance
Mrs
C. W. Davis
Wilma Kerr
Pioneer Drug Store
Amanda Schulty
Ralph Romine
Keota
W. H. White
D. A. McNeese
F. BE. Dunbar
Brighton
Sam Popisky
Oskaloosa
Tudor Arthur
Columbus Junction
Lawrence Howell
Everett
Glen Huston
North 4Th Avenue
Arienal
Watcrhess
Texas
New York State
Ben Davis
Tbs
Ington Market
Tri T
Mary Manners
Arrow
Dougherty Bros
Seasons Perry
Merry
Cal
Marion Charlie
Dale
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Diamond Inn
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