Edward thanked by Queen Mother after Vienna church visit
Queen Mother Mary of England sent a telegram to the Duke of Windsor expressing gratitude for his conciliation visit to the English church in Vienna on Christmas Day. The ex-king’s appearance at the service was driven by the queen mother and his wife was handed to Edward today. Mrs Wallis Simpson stated in an exclusive interview that she forgives the Church of England for its attack on former King Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanks
Mary of England
Duke of Windsor
Vienna
Edward
Wally
London
Wallis Simpson
Church of England
Auctioneer D F Macon Sells Wood for M J Orr Fund
Fort Friends and neighbors sawer ten cords of wood for M J Orr who lost an arm. Helped by Albert Hopkins John Arnock Ed Vittetoe Will Moore and John Davidson. Orr’s winter fuel aid noted. Eggs sold 24c. 8 Reister & Son 1 Security outfits Harmon 26915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Macon
Washington
Iowa
Fort Friends
M. J. Orr
Orr
J. Orr
Albert Hopkins
John Arnock
Ed Vittetoe
Will Moore
John Davidson
Eggs Retail
Reister & Son
Harmon
Local Hospital Notices Report Dismissals Admissions
At The Hospital Marie Greiner was discharged in the afternoon to her Keota home. Roland Rabenold was discharged to his Ainsworth home. Mrs Mary L Lord of Ainsworth was admitted for treatment of injuries from a fall. Mr and Mrs John C Ellis ayland are parents of a daughter born at 4 30 am weighing seven pounds thirteen ounces yesterday. Herbert Pawson of Richland underwent an appendectomy this morning. Edward Williams of Ollie was admitted Thursday noon with pneumonia. Victor Klopfenstein, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Klopfenstein, was admitted yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Greiner
Keota
Roland Rabenold
Ainsworth
Mary L. Lord
John C. Ellis Ayland
Aghter
Herbert Pawson
Richland
Edward Williams
Ollie
Victor Klopfenstein
Harold Klopfenstein
Efficient Repeating Rifles of 1659 Danish Guard
The Danish king Frederick's royal bodyguard in 1659 used repeating rifles. Each weapon fired 50 shots per loading and was operated by a lever action extended trigger guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Denmark
Water Bacteria Testing Signals Pollution Risk
Sanitary engineer Dr. R. J. Schliekelman explains drinking water tests detect bacteria like Coli indicating potential pollution from human or animal wastes. Most bacteria are harmless but presence of Coli signals possible disease risk and surface water contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Rr. J. Schliekelman
Why the Gospel Spread So Rapidly
Lesson for December 27 examines how the Christian faith expanded amid hostility. It highlights three reasons: a Great Salvation proclaimed with power, a Victorious Faith that inspires noble living, and a Race to Run urging persistent effort toward Jesus as the author and perfecter of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Jesus Christ
Olympic
Jesus
Lean Not on Thine Own Understanding Sayings on Reason and Heart
Archbishop Whately cautions against suppressing intellect when feelings clash with reason. He warns against burying talent by surrendering to prejudice or bias, urging the use of reason to discern revealed doctrine while avoiding overconfidence in ungrounded conclusions. Humility comes from aligning belief with written truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbishop Whately
No Time for Animosity Life Is Too Short
A reflective note urging people to abandon grudges and focus on living in the present. It emphasizes kindness, reconciliation, and making the most of life despite conflicts or past slights. The message advocates moving forward with positive actions and attitudes.
Christmas Guests Visit in Many Washington Homes
Christmas was celebrated in Washington with family dinners and many visitors from out of town. Anwyl dinner at east of Ainsworth featured Santa gifts and a decorated tree while guests included Anwyl family members from Chicago Crawfordsville Sigourney and Des Moines. Visitors also stayed with local families from Galley Hereford Texas Verne Miller Calva Ill Dan Brindley Moline and Ames and Harry Montgomery Jr of Chicago during the holiday weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anwyl
Fred Anwyl
Ainsworth
Santa Claus
Little Billy Rider
Santa
Max
Chicago
Will Anwyl
Crawfordsville
Lyle
Mediapolis
Irene Rogers
Sigourney
Harold Rider
Billy
Garwin
Margaret Camp
Des Moines
W. S. Duncan
Tom
D. N. Anwyl
Washington
Twenty relatives gather for dinner and social afternoon
Twenty children and grandchildren met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. ST. Hill to spend the day. A delicious dinner at noon followed by an enjoyable social afternoon. May Gilmore of Wasson visited with aunts and cousins including Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hotle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Gilmore
Wasson, Wash
Virgil Dawson
Maurice Schrint
Shuman
Sigourney
Will
W. C. Hotle
Four Course Turkey Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Maxwell
Mr and Mrs Floyd Maxwell entertained guests at a four course turkey dinner yesterday. Attending were Mr and Mrs B J Holmes Mr and Mrs D W McClure and Don and Mr and Mrs Raymond Ferguson of Grinnell. The home was decorated in Christmas colors and a lighted Christmas tree adorned the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Maxwell
B. J. Holmes
D. W. McClure
Don
Raymond Ferguson
Grinnell
Stuart relatives visit Palmer family for weekend
Relatives from Stuart including Mr and Mrs EF Butterbaugh and daughter Beatrice and Miss Lucile Abrams arrived Thursday to spend the weekend with Mrs J R Palmer and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
EF. G. Butterbaugh
Beatrice
Lucile Abrams
J. R. Palmer
Family Dinner at Palmer Home Hosts Local Guests
A family dinner at Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Palmer's home featured turkey as the centerpiece. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Butterbaugh and Beatrice, Miss Abrams of Stuart, and Mrs. J. R. Palmer with daughter Stella, along with E. Loran Palmer and Patricia of Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Palmer
Butterbaugh
Beatrice
Abrams
Stuart
West Chester
E. Loran Palmer
Patricia
Keota
Mary Thompson
J. R. Palmer
Stella
Rohrer Turnipseed Christmas Dinner Gathering
The Rohrer and Turnipseed families share a Christmas dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sankey's home attended by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Turnipseed Mr. and Mrs. Dave Turnipseed of Fairfield Bob Turnipseed home from Ames for vacation Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rohrer Sr Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rohrer Jr Virginia Russell Bob Ruth Longer Miss Ellen Morrison of St Joseph Mo visiting Morrison family for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohrer-Turnipseed
Rohrer
Turnipseed
Jack Sankey
Ed Turnipseed
Dave Turnipseed
Fairfield
Bob Turnipseed
Ames
Dan Rohrer
Virginia
Russell
Bob
Ruth Longer
Mise
Ellen Morrison
Joseph, Mo
E. D. Morrison
Christmas Duck and Chicken Dinner in Pleasant Plain
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Leppert attended a duck and chicken dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Haskins near Pleasant Plain on Christmas Day. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Beliel and Mr. and Mrs. John Mason of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Leppert
Moses Haskins
Pleasant Plain
Ralph Beliel
John Mason
Washington
Rock Island Guests Attend Family Dinner at Lohberger Residence
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lohberger hosted a family dinner at 515 North Avenue with out-of-town guests including Mr. and Mrs. Dan Keeler Jr and daughter Sally Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Kehoe and Mrs. Emma Kehoe, Miss Matilda Lohberger, and Cullen S. Bacon. At the J. O. Elder home yesterday, Mrs. Helen Peterson and daughter Ida Lea, Mrs. M. E. Canier, and Ed Bovee were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
J. L. Lohberger
North Avenue
Dan Keeler, Jr
Sally Joe
Laurence F. Kehoe
Kehoe
Emma Kehoe
Matilda Lohberger
Cullen S. Bacon
J. O. Elder
Helen Peterson
Ida Lea
M. E. Canier
Ed Bovee
Mrs Nita Law and Blair to Dine with Nell Wilson in Washington
Mrs Nita Law and her daughter Blair of Town City visit Washington for the day and will be Miss Nell Wilson’s dinner guests this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nita Law
Blair
Town City
Washington
Nell Wilson
Christmas Dance Draws Over Sixty Couples at K C Hall
The annual Christmas dance attracted about sixty to sixty five couples last night at the K C hall. Wayne Putnam and his orchestra provided music and Martin Whittaker helped secure the ensemble. Notable out of town attendees included Miss Esther Hay and Mr Cromwell of Burlington, Miss Helen MacEwen and John Sproatt of Iowa City, Mr and Mrs Dan Brindley of Moline, Miss Florence Laffer of Fort Dodge, Henry Ottesen of Davenport, Miss Madge Jones of Iowa City, Bob Griffin of West Point NY, Miss Margaret Griffin and Miss Opa Gerot of Riverside. Many college and teaching students from Washington were present. The event was semi formal with most guests in formal wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Hall
Wayne Putnam
Martin Whittaker
Esther Hay
Cromwell
Burlington
Helen MacEwen
John Sproatt
Iowa City
Dan Br
Boiler explosion kills twenty on Cecare Battisti liner
An Italian liner, the Cecare Battisti, exploded off the coast of Eritrea today, killing 20 people and injuring 73. The disaster occurred as the ship sailed near the Red Sea gateway, shocking Italy and prompting rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Eritrea
Livingston Family Christmas Dinner Noted in Local Home
Bill Livingston of Washington D C visited for Christmas with parents Mr and Mrs S W Livingston. The record notes a family dinner at the Ralph Livingston home yesterday highlighting holiday gatherings in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Livingston
Washington, D. C
S& W. Livingston
Ralph Livingston
Christmas Dinner and Gifts at Miss Maude Hott Home
Christmas was celebrated at Miss Maude Hott home with a cooperative turkey dinner for guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wilson and several others. After a tree and gift exchange, the party enjoyed tea, supper, and a theater outing at State theater with Mrs. G W Hay and the Glenn Mace family also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Hott
W. W. Wilson
Nelle Wilson
R. E. Dougherty
Myrta Jeffrey
Ella Warren
Cloyce Dougherty
Sam Donahey
Ralph Dougherty
State Theater
Log methods for measuring distance in ships evolve
The ship's log once tracked distance by revolutions of a towed instrument. Steam vessels now measure distance by engine drive, replacing the older method as propulsion and mechanisms change.
Christmas Visits Noted in Illinois Family Roundup
Mr and Mrs A RB Sehmoel ler and Miss Florence Donelly spent Christmas with relatives at Peoria and Delavan Illinois. Car Fisher celebrated the holiday with his daughters in Eliza Illinois. Mr and Mrs A Galley and son of Moline Illinois visited, and Mr Galley's mother Mrs C P was mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. RB. Sehmoeller
Florence Donelly
Peoria
Delavan
Ill
Car Fisher
Eliza, Il
A. Galley
Moline, Ill
Galley
C. P
Metzgar Couple Mark 41st Wedding Anniversary
Columbus Junction residents Mr and Mrs Simon Metzgar lifelong hosts of a relatives and friends gathering to celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary. Mrs Metzgar, born Lucy Crossly of the vicinity, attended the event. Oakland Social club plans a meeting with Mrs J Weaver Briggs on Dec 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Simon Metzgar
Metzgar
Lucy Crossly
Mian Dee
Oakland Social Club
J. Weaver Briggs
Evelyn Nebergall Honored at Classmate Party
Evelyn Nebergall was surprised by classmates gathering at her home for a party. Cards and games were played and Christmas refreshments served as Carel Bauer Peg West Virginia Rohrer Betty Kolosick Frances Sartor Frances Harvey Ruth Wead Henrietta Marble and Lois Kumble attended and gave a lovely gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Nebergall
Carel Bauer
Peg West
Virginia Rohrer
Betty Kolosick
Frances Sartor
Frances Harvey
Ruth Wead
Henrietta Marble
Lois Kumble
Evelyn
Man’s house as castle limits to execute civil process
The piece cites an old English legal phrase that a man’s house is his castle allowing self defense, then notes Blackstone’s view that outward doors cannot generally be broken to execute civil process, except that in criminal cases public safety overrides private rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackstone
Gold Compared to Sun In Ancient Belief
An exploration of why gold earned universal esteem. ancient Egyptians likened gold to the sun and considered it a life giving metal due to its radiant likeness and enduring value.
Bed Rest Belief for Pregnant Hindus During Eclipse
The custom in India instructs expectant Hindu mothers to stay in bed during an eclipse. They fear that any activity while the sun is obscured could disfigure their unborn child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Reiner Family Christmas Dinner at W Koenig Home
The Reiner family held their annual Christmas dinner at William Koenig's home with about fifty attendees. A potluck lunch of turkey and trimmings was served, followed by social time. guests came from Washington, Richmond, Wayland, ABrighton, Cosgrove, Iowa City, Moline, and Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiner
William Koenig
Elizabeth Casper
Hugh Pougall
Clifford Campbell
Antone Reiner
Alice Banks
Mary Dougall
Washington
Merritt Reiner
Richmond
Orval Meyer
Wayland
Leslie McFarland
Abrighton
R. Mongin
Cosgrove
Rose Brennen
Elmer Broglia
Iowa City
Ann Reiner
Moline
Leonard Ekland
Detroit
Mich
Eva Clegg Hosts Sorosis Christmas Luncheon
A Christmas luncheon at Mrs. Eva Clegg’s home on Tuesday featured a cedar decorated setting, a lighted Christmas tree, and gifts. Pauline Clegg crafted clever table favors, with a brief program discussing international Christmas customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Eva Clegg
Sorosis Club
Pauline Clegg
King’s Daughters
Kings
J. &. Pressly
Edith Megdelsen
Jack Marston
Many Happy Returns For P W Tracy And Others
P W Tracy turns eighty today and is noted as a retired farmer and stock dealer who moved here in 1932 with his son Ray, manager of the Colenso hotel. Ida Gordon also turns eighty and is a fellow Three Quarter Century club member living at 319 West Monroe Street. Other post Christmas birthdays include Marjorie Strong Floyd Guthrie Mrs Claude Bain Mrs Frank Kos Martha Anne Mace Mrs Frances Garbert and Edward Prebyl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Tracy
Ray
Colenso Hotel
Ida Gordon
West Monroe Street
Marjorie Strong
Floyd
Guthrie
Claude Bain
Frank Kos
Martha Anne Mace
Frances Garbert
Edward Prebyl
Social Calendar Update For West Chester Week
Social calendar lists events through the week with meetings and gatherings. Monday features Handcraft and Queen Esther circle at specified addresses. Tuesday includes Booster club and E O W club with 7 pm start and hosts. Wednesday hosts Odd Fellows Rebekahs Pieter's passes and LOO.F. hall with guests and orchestra. Luncheon at Sunshine Community club and Navajo club afternoon at Mrs. Sidney Moore’s address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Cherry
East
Washington
West Chester
Queen Esther Circle
Hicks
Booster
Delbert Darnell
Ernest Garrett
South Ninth Avenue
Rosemary Club
Afq
J. B. Walker
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Pieter’ Pases
LOO
F. Hall
Jack Lees
Sunshine Community Club
Joe Klopfenstein
Navajo Club
Sidney Moore
North Fourth Avenue
Helen Heitzman and Buell Unferth to Wed in Davenport
Announcement of the Davenport wedding of Miss Helen Heitzman and Buell Unferth of Moline. The ceremony is set for 8:30 a.m. December 31 at St. Anthony's in Davenport with Rev. J. W. Bulger officiating. Attendants include Edith Heitzman and William Unferth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Heitzman
Buell Unferth
Davenport
Riverside
Moline
Illinois
St. Anthony's Church
J. W. Bulger
Edith Heitzman
William Unferth
Miss Heitzmann
R. H. Heitman
St. Mary’s High School
Business College
Quincey
Ill
Bee Line Manufacturing Company
Unferth
O. W. Unferth
Younkin
C. B. Rice
Nuptials for Miss Violet Blick and Edward Shalla
Miss Violet Blick of Washington and Edward Shalla of Kalona wed at 2 pm in the United Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. D Fulton presiding. Attendants Miss Leota Garrett and Forrest Edwards. The couple, both Washington High School alumni, plan to reside on East Third Street in a home of their own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Blick
Washington
Edward Shalla
Kalona
United Presbyterian Parsonage
Rev
D. Fulton
Leota Garrett
Forrest Edwards
Miss Blick
Shalla
Washington High School
Robert Blick
Keota
Adolph
Richmond
East Third Street
Birthday Honored for Miss Ruth Haffen at West Chester Party
West Chester Bridge club held a Monday afternoon luncheon and bridge at the Nevin home honoring Miss Ruth Haffen's birthday. Hostesses Mrs. Joe Schmelzer Mrs. Duvady and Mrs. Pete Nevin oversaw a red and white candletable setting and festive menu. Two bridge tables played with a gift exchange later in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Haffen
West Chester Bridge Club
Joe Schmelzer
Duvady
Pete Nevin
Nevin
Eastern Star and Masons to Install Officers Next Thursday
The club and lodge officers will be installed at Masonic Hall on January 7 with the Worthy Matron and associate officers named later. A 6 o clock dinner precedes the ceremonies and a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hartzell and daughter Delores precedes their move to Redfield Iowa. Guests from S and C Club attended with pot supper and social games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Hartzell
Delores
Redfield
Iowa
S. and C
R. C. Welle
Milt Wollrab
Worth Hartzell
Mer
Bert Cray
Gem
Fred Havel
Robert Nicola
W E. Nicola
Henri Klein
Louis Hawes
Charles Welle
Donald
Vere Wollrab
Delores Hartzelk the
Miser
Betty
Arlene Kallaus
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Hoody Bible Institute Oicago
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Christ
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Calva, Il
Dan Brindley
Danny
Moline Ill
Robert Thompson
Ralph Thompson
Harry Montgomery, Jr
Harry Montgomery, Sr
Miss Hott
G. W. Hay
Mace
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Rat Laems
Velda Parcell
Lowell Dodds
Wellman
Arthur Atack
Edna Klein
Dawn
Miles
Carolyn Hamilton
Bohm
Aylward
Charles Long
Mr. Dodds
Miss Hamilton
Pear, Parcell
Graham
W. D. Dwyer
Dodds
J. A. Dodds
Wellman High School
West Main Street
S. Metzgar
Castile
Louis 'Elrcer
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Lowa
Iowa Daily Press
W. Koenig
Eastern Stars
C. EB. Fitz
Solar
Hardy's
Cedar Rapids
Rothschild’s
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