Local News Briefs From The Evening Journal
A Christmas day letter from Captain Pau Putnam of the U S Marine Corps air service in San Diego notes a probable promotion to major next summer. Mrs Paul Putnam and children in Lexington plan a San Diego stop en route to Washington. Washington bank hours shift to 9 to 2 starting January 28 1940 to comply with ware hour law. Kenneth Weidner and Beulah Bridges of Righton obtained a marriage license and wed by Justice W S Eldridge. Marion Timmins wins 4-H state historian berth with John Killian as campaign speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K E. Putnam
Pau
Putnam
United State Marine Corps Air Service
San Diego
Mar Corps
Paul Putnam
Lexton
Washington
Kenneth Weidner
Bright
Beulah Bridges
Righton
Marion Timmins
John Killian
Marion
Fresh eggs reta iler Reister Bros
Daryl Dayton of Claremont and his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Payton plan Christmas travel. Dayton will join Mrs. Dayton in Milwaukee and then return to Pomona College teaching duties. George Kepper of Winfield returned home after a week as a guest of Joyce Stewart and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Dayton
Claremont
J. P. Payton
Milwaukee
Wis
Richard Klotz Dismissed from Hospital
Richard Klotz was discharged from the hospital yesterday and returned to his home near Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Klotz
Columbus Junction
Many Local Family Visits Over Christmas Week
Mrs. Lee Foster and daughter Dorothy return to Winfield after visiting friends here since Wednesday. Maxine Foster travels from Washington to Waterloo then Marmersburg where she teaches. Charles Foster spent Christmas vacation with Davenport relatives. Several neighbors hosted dinners and visits, with notices of banking hours changing to 9 to 2 due to the Federal Wage Hour Law starting January 2, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Foster
Dorothy
Winfield
Roy Watson
Maxine Foster
Iola Dittmer
Washington
Waterloo
Marmersburg
Charles Foster
Davenport
H Birney Family Entertains Guests at Turkey Dinners
Living Lake Iowa notes a Christmas season of family gatherings with guests from the Whisler McCreedy Dawson Sackett and Brown families. The piece mentions dinners at Homer Pinney and Hervey Pinney homes and a school supper hosted by the Living Lake teachers and pupils. Richard prepares to return to Ames for classes next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennie Dawson
Living Lake
California
Homer Pinney
F. Whisler
Maud
Ethel MccCreedy
Harve Wilson
Hervey Pinney
Richard
Ames
Vernon Wittingard
Trowns
Clarence Sackett
Donald Brown
Brown
Sackett
Crawfordsville
Sacketts
Tama
del Walker
Lee Sirwell
Sirwell
Rosemary Club
Lawrence Whisler
Boulder
Colo
Lewis to Start at Mt Pleasant in Washington Game
Captain Bob Lewis is set to start tonight at Mt Pleasant after a near recovery from illness. Coach Kimberlin lists forward pairings with Bob Lowe and Lewis or Dick Marshall, center Frank Dea, guards Arlo Burnham and Don Voorhees, with Kiesey and Shepherd as strong substitutes. Washington aims to leverage improved passing and confidence against Mt Pleasant, with Hartzell of Albia refereeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Lewis
Mt. Pleasant
Key Kimberlin
Bob Lowe
Lewis
Dick Marshall
Frank Dea
Arlo Burham
Don Voorhees
Isuards
Don Kiesey
Dick Shepherd
Washington
Dick Anderson
Prebyl
Faulkner
Moore
Knott
Klein
Vacha
Don Paul
Joe Duea
Prairie Flower Holiday Dinners and Family Gatherings
Prairie Flower reports Christmas gatherings across the community. Families such as the Pages Bain Donaldsons Roberts Knapp Anderson Smith and Knotek share meals from Christmas Eve through Sunday. Emma Page returns to the table after a fall, with carol singers and a flute duet adding charm to the moonlit night.
Fr Whisler Raymond and Fran ces and family
Fr Whisler Raymond and Fran ces and his grandmother, Mrs Bertha Meek, are named in a local notice detailing family relations and care arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Whisler
Raymond
Frances
Bertha Meek
Verle McElroy Funeral in Crawfordsville
Funeral services for Verle McElroy age 33 were held at 2 30 pm in the United Presbyterian church Crawfordsville. The services were arranged by Jones Funeral Home of Washington and conducted by Rev Wm M Nichol pastor of the Washington church. Pallbearers included Kenneth Cherryholmes Vernon White Woody Thompson Fred Roberson Charles Roberson and George Hartman. Interment followed in Crawfordsville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verle McElroy
Crawfordsville
United Presbyterian Church
Jones Funeral Home of Washington
Wm. M. Nichol
United Presbyterian Church of Washington
Kenneth Cherryholmes
Vernon White
Woody Thompson
Fred Roberson
Charles Roberson
George Hartman
Handcraft Section 2 Plans New Year Meeting
The Handcraft department Section 2 will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Howard McBride 410 East Madison Street. New Year's resolutions will be given in response to roll call and the program on hobbies will be presented by Mrs. Will Hemmings Mrs. Lyman Bunce and others. Serving committee includes Mrs. Murray Smylie Mrs. George Clapper and Mrs. Leland Carris. The meeting opens at 2:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McBride
East
Madison Street
Will Hemmings
Lyman Bunce
Murray Smylie
George Clapper
Leland Carris
Ode Ferguson
South
Iowa Avenue
R. H. McCleery
West Washington Street
Wandcraft
W. T. Carson
Frank Miller
D.A.R
Elizabeth Dawson
Merry Makers Club
Adolph Lirson
Allie Kephart
Holiday Tea Hosted by Mrs Morrison for Visitors
Young women home for holidays and their mothers were guests at a 4 o'clock tea yesterday hosted by Mrs. K. D. Morrison Jr and her daughter Ruth Marie. Ellen Morrison, visiting from St Joseph Mo, presided at the tea. The dining table featured holiday decorations and an informal social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. D. Morrison, Jr
Ruth Marie
Sac City
Ellen Morrison
St. Joseph, Mo
Bethel Missionary Society Meet Delivers Devotions and Studies
The Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel Church met at Mrs J W Meyer home with thirteen members three guests and six children present. Myrtle Pearson led devotions and Prayer Calendar, Mrs Ray Lambert reviewed two chapters of Right Here at Home, Mrs M A Robeson spoke on stewardship, and Mrs Nellie Juzeler conducted the magazine review. Light refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Myrtle Pearson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Bethel Church
J. W. Meyer
Myrtle Pearson
Ray Lambert
M. A. Robeson
Nellie Juzeler
Digging post holes yields small snakes in Dublin
Mrs H J Mangold reports W J Augustine unearthed eight inch snakes while digging post holes in Dublin on December 24. The item closes with New Year wishes from the Mangold family. The column then lists numerous Christmas dinners and family visits across local households including the Mangold, Longwell, Miller, Engle, Robertson, Tinnes and Bauer families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Mangold
Dublin
W. J. Augustine
Frank Longwell
Phyllis
Marion Miller
Carrol Wade
North English
Tinnes
Nick Tinnes
Milo Weaver
Dean
Waldo Miller
Evelyn Tinnes
Janet
Leroy Tinnes
Rock Island
Nona Tinnes
Marshalltown
Cloyce Tinnes
Howard Mangold
F. L. Mangold
F. L. Hutt
Dee Engle
Marion Engle
Karen
A. E. Strum
Edward Engle
Dale
Babe Engle
Charlie Mayer
Victor
Jake Mayer
Confederation of 22 cantons under Swiss federal constitution
Switzerland is a confederation of 22 cantons united by a federal constitution. Local control remains substantial in each canton, reflecting a strong cantonal powers framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Pauline Forinash Weds Lewis Jolly at Nashua in Little Brown Church
Pauline Forinash daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Forinash of West Chester married Lewis E F Jolly of Des Moines son of Mr and Mrs K P Jolly of Waterloo yesterday at 4 pm in the Little Brown church Nashua Rev William Kent officiated The couple will reside in Chicago after a two week honeymoon in Denver Colo The groom works for R G Rankin Accounting firm New York City and attended University of Town College of Commerce with highest distinction The bride a West Chester High School graduate 1988 later studied at Town University nursing program The ceremony included attendants Ruth Wells and Bill Jolly and a three course wedding dinner in Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
W. C. Robertson
Lucille
Keith Augustine
Lou Bauer
West Chester
Sandra Bauer
Robertsons
Dorothy Jean Livezey
Center School
Jake Seethout
Carl Corpman
C. M. Corpman
Blanche
Bessie Nelson
Des Moines
Cleo Trier
Karen
Picken
Brighton
Robertson
DB. C. Robertson
Leroy Richardson
John Hough
Larry
Roscoe Robertson
Archer Augustine
Jess Augustine
Fairfield
Edward Engle
Lois Ann
County Hospital
Pauline Forinash
Fred CC. Forinash
Lewis EF Jolly
K. P. Jolly
Water Ioe
Little Brown
Nashua
William Kent
Lee Craig
Ruth Wells
Ames
Jolly
Mr. Jolly
Bill Jolly
Cedar Falls
Fred Feriash
Cecil Ferinash
Columbia, D.C
Donald Sheetz
K. P Jolly
Lulu
Lewis Foster
Elizabeth Foster
George Dewey
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Denver
Colo
Chicago
R. G. Rankin Accounting Firm
New York City
West Chester High School
University of Town’ S School of Nursing
West Waterloo High School
Theniversity of Town College of Commerce
Beta Gamma Sigma Fraternity
Mrs. Bert Booth Honored at Birthday Party in Ainsworth
Mrs. Bert Booth was praised at an all day birthday party hosted by Mrs. Grover Booth at her Ainsworth home. A noon dinner featured a large angel food cake and gifts were given by guests including Mrs. R A Dawson Mrs C B Yard and others from Washington and the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Booth
Grover Booth
Ainsworth
Doris
Carl White
R. A. Dawson
C. B. Yard
W. P. Moore
Lloyd Conger
Washington
Mae Gordon
Clarence Booth
Doris Booth
Mrs. R. A. Johnson Hosts Chere-Lin Club Evening
Mrs. Richard A. Johnson entertained the Chere-Lin club at her home with bridge at two tables. Prizes went to Mrs. Harold Swanker for high score and Elsie Bratten for low score. Afterward Swedish hors d oeuvres were served, assisted by her daughter Mrs. K. C. Lemkau. Guests included Mrs. George Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Johnson
Ridge
Harold Swanker
Elsie Bratten
K. C. Lemkau
George Baker
Gopher Snake Protection Earns Western Farmer Support
The gopher snake, named for its gopher prey and crop protection value, has won protection and backing from many western farmers who value its ecological role.
Dinner Held at Ira Miksch Home on Christmas Day
Mr and Mrs Ira Miksch hosted a turkey dinner at their home on Christmas day with gifts exchanged. Attending were Ed Miksch, Mr and Mrs Walter Brown and daughter Margaret Washington Beulah Miksch Ottumwa Marian Miksch Chicago and friend Eleanor Brinning St Paul Minn Iowa City Mr and Mrs Robert Miksch and sons Edward David Lawrence Lloyd Miksch David Brinning and Mr and Mrs J W McClerland Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Miksch
Ed Miksch
Walter Brown
Margaret
Washington
Beulah Miksch
Ottunwa
Marian Miksch
Chicago
St. Paul
Lloyd Miksch
David Brinning
J. W. McClerland
Palmer and Wowk wed at Keota Methodist parsonage
Anna Ruth Palmer and Vincent J. Wowk united in marriage at the Keota Waukee service conducted by Rev. C. W. Hohanshelt. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. George Culver. Mrs. Wowk is the late Oren Palmer’s daughter, reared in Keota. Wowk, a 1933 Keota graduate, served six years in the Navy aboard the USS Maryland and was discharged December 14 at Norfolk. Bremerton navy yard offers another position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Anna Ruth Palmer
Vincent J. Vowk
Waukee
Iowa
C. W. Hohanshelt
George Culver
Wowk
Oren Palmer
Bert Dill
Washington
United States Navy
USS
Maryland
Norfolk
Virginia
Navy Yards
Bremmerton
Vowk
Social Calendar of Rosemary and area clubs
Notices list weekly events for Rosemary clubs including the Rosemary club and U and I club family potlucks, Rainbow Girls and K C hall gatherings, Bible study and Navajo club meetups, craft and music sessions, D A R meeting changes, and Merry Makers New Year’s dinner. Residents are asked to submit by 10 a m Friday with times and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Club
Donald Brown
U and I
Hoxworth
Rainbow Girls Meeting
Masonick
Whee K.C. Hall
Bible Dept
George Clapper
West Washington Street
Eastern Star Hake Sale and Regular Meeting Notice
The Eastern Stars announce a hake sale Saturday at Washington Cleaners 2812 Nation Ro of P. Regular meeting will be held Monday evening January 1. All members please be present 27113.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Washington Cleaners
Nation Ro
Birthday Greetings Roll For Local Families
Six year old Doro thy Marie Hunt marks her sixth birthday near Havre as the Hunt family hosts. Two year old Larry Renoux celebrates his second birthday, with Carolyn Strong turning eighteen. Other neighbors, Magdelena Rich Stringtown, R L Badger Washington, Manford Rabenold, Claud McCoy Crawfordsville, Daryl Hoyle, William Edmondson, and Mrs C H Long Wyman, also celebrate today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdelena Rich
Stringtown
R. L. Badger
Washington
Manford Rabenold
Claud McCoy
Crawfordsville
Daryl Hoyle
William Edmondson
C. H. Long
Wyman
Mr and Mrs Vowk Plan Home in Keota
The couple stated they will live in Keota while awaiting final decisions on their forthcoming plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Vowk
Keota
Strum Kolosick Marriage Date Revealed Today
Announcement of Betty Ellen Kolosick and Harold Strum marriage in Memphis Missouri on September 30 1933 with ceremony by Reverend Bor ah at his home in Washington. Attendants were the bride’s and groom’s parents. They plan to reside at 502 North Iowa Avenue and in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ellen Kolosick
Harold Strum
Washington
Memphis
Borah
Methodist Church
Ernest Strum
Wedding of Ivas Miller and George Kauffman in Columbus Junction
Ivas Marie Miller and George E. Kauffman were married in the Methodist church parsonage in Columbus Junction on Christmas morning. The Rev. W A Bloomauist performed the single ring ceremony. Joseph Kauffman, Columbus Junction, grandmother of the groom, served as attendant. They will reside at Mt Carroll Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Ivas Marie Miller
George E. Kauffman
Carroll
Ill
Jared Kauffman
Savannah
W. A. Rbloomauist
Joseph Kauffman
Mt. Carroll
Past Worthy High Priestesses Dine in Keota
In Keota last evening, past worthy high priestesses of Damascus Shrine No 10 of Washington gathered at the home of Mrs. Elva Statler for a dinner with Christmas decorations. About twenty five people attended with guests from Washington including Mrs. L. A. Jones Mrs. H. G. Miller Mrs. Roy Means Mrs. T. W. Harwood Mrs. Charles Davis and Mrs. Fred Reid. Also present were Mrs. Virgil Knerr of Kalona and Mrs. Leola Magdefrau of Wayland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
No. 10
Washington
Keota
Elva Statler
Statler
L. A. Jones
H. G. Miller
Roy Means
T. W. Harwood
Charles Davis
Fred Reid
Virgil Knerr
Kalona
Washington Shrine
Leola Magdefrau
Wayland
Handcraft Section 1 Meeting Planned For Tuesday
Mrs Ode Ferguson 829 South Iowa Avenue will host Handcraft department section 1 next Tuesday at 2 30 P M. Mrs F L Broadgate will present a paper History of the Silvercraft and Mrs Walter S Brown will oversee a display of old jewelry and silver. Members with pieces for display are asked to bring them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ode Ferguson
Iowa Avenue
F. L. Broadgate
Silvercraft
Walter 8. Brown
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Jess Winga
Wolf Floral CO
the Evening Journal
Reister Bros
Galles
Lila
Betty
H. M. Shellabarger
Co. D. Clark
Albert Orcutt
Jean
JoAnne Williamson
Harriet Coulter
Bessie Frame
West Alexanthia
Ohio
W. EB. Frame
Eugene Arns
M. L. Harbison
Earl Gosling
Mrs
P. F. Whisler
Cannon
Cloyece Stewart
Sam Kepper
Russell Beauchamp
Wil) Cannon
Neil Kracaw
J. (. Cannon
Juliet Cannon
Morning Sun
H. Birney
Diaa
Looey
Crosley Xervac
Rickey Barber Shop
Prairie Flower
Martha Thrasher
Orley Page
Claude Bain
Emma Page
Clarence Bain
Boone
Ray Phillips
James K. Zeck
Harry Donaldson
L. B
Robert Roberts
Rolland Rees
Cloyd Knapp
Washington County Hospital
Milford Anderson
Elizabeth Young
Anderson
Adolph Larson
Andersons
Lawrence Genkinger
Lloyd Fredmund
L. W. Turnipseed
KE. L. Smith
H. L. Hands
Glen Griffith
Iowa City
Cloyd Cornick
Union
Frederick Smith
Joe Shalla
Joe Knotek
Rena Warner
Roy Finke
Karl Finke
KE. Strong
Bethel Missionary Society
Lewis Jolly
Mrs. Lewis Jolly
R. A. Johnson
Vincent Vowk
Dorothy Marie Hunt
Homer Hunt
Havre
Larry Renoux
Harry Renoux
Carolyn Strong
C. E. Strong
Jos. Kauffman
Handcraft, Sect. 1
Rothschilds
Korna Gordons
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