Local News Roundup of Households and Service Updates
Local items report Harold J Reynolds and wife purchasing a neighborhood shop at 1713 East 9th Street Trenton Missouri with immediate management duties. Notes include Harold’s European theater service, prior work at Phillips Hebner drug store, and a debt disclaimer by Edward P Brown regarding Louise M Brown. Also covers Don Whitlatelt’s return from service, Arlis Knauss’s naval discharge, Ramseyer Hatchery discounts, baby Douglas David McCreedy, and family travels and visits across Clinton Cedar Rapids Stockton and Chicago with relatives and service connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Reynolds
East 9Th Street
Trenton
Harold
Phillips & Hebner Drug Store
Federal Projects In Iowa Listed In Government Bill
Appropriations totaling 1,667,800 for Iowa federal projects were included in a 2.388 billion deficiency and federal projects bill signed by President Truman. The bill funds reclamation flood control and rivers and harbors, including Green Bay levee and drainage district No. 2 Iowa 49300 and Dry Run Iowa 382500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Truman
Green Bay Levee
Dry Run
Ottumwa and Keokuk drop games. four tied atop Little Six
No undefeated teams remain in the Little Six after Muscatine shocked Keokuk 81 to 17 and Burlington edged Keokuk 26 to 22. Keokuk, Ottumwa, Burlington, and Muscatine share first place with one defeat each as Washington and Fairfield postpone to January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Bulldogs
Keokuk
Burlington
Washington
Wellman Hosts Lisbon In New Year Inter sectional Game
The Wellman Wildcats welcome the Lisbon Lions for an Iowa inter sectional basketball game at two o'clock on New Year’s Day. Lisbon, defending Wapsie Eight champion and last spring’s sectional winner, aims to prove it has not lost its fire under former coach R A Mc Pherson at Wellman. The double bill ends with the Wellman Merchants facing the Lone Tree All Stars at three o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Wellman Wildcats
Lisbon Lions
Iowa
Lisbon
Everett Genkinger Returns After Army Discharge
Everett Genkinger came back to Rock Island after spending Christmas with his mother Mrs. George Genkinger. He received an honorable discharge from the army shortly before Christmas following 27 months in the European theater. The family gatherings included Mr and Mrs Walter Stuart and family Mr and Mrs Herbert Frost and family all of Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Genkinger
Rock Island
George Genkinger
Army
Walter Stuart
Herbert Frost
Verne Anderson
Detroit, Mich
Ben Coppock
Mrs A C Howell Dies in Iowa City
Mrs A C Howell died at her Iowa City home Thursday evening at 8 15. Born Bessie Williams August 26 1865 in Washington Iowa she was daughter of Basil and Elizabeth Ritchey Williams. She taught school before marrying A C Howell and they lived in Iowa City since 1888. Surviving are her husband son Lloyd A Howell grandson Mate A Howell and brother Charles R Williams. Funeral Sunday at Beckmans at 2 30 p m with Rev Elmer E Dierks officiating burial in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
She
Bessie Williams
Washington
Iowa
Basil
Elizabeth Ritchey Williams
Washington County
Adam Ritchey
The
Baptist Church
Howell
Order of Eastern Star
Athens Historical Society
N. N. Club
Iowa City
Charles R. Williams
Augusta, Mont
Beckman
Elmer E. Dierks
First Baptist Church
Offeaiting
Purial
Oakland Cemetery
Washington Needs a Modern Gymnasium For All
Opinion urges Washington to build a standard size gymnasium to replace the cramped high school and Y facilities. It cites larger towns in Little Six with better courts, notes crowding at games, and suggests options such as a high school complex or a soldiers' memorial building with a full gym and spectator seating. It argues postwar improvement should include indoor sports for youth development and community use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Riverside
Wellman
Kalona
Keota
Iowa
Burlington
Fairfield
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Complete Elections By Masonic Bodies In Washington
Zeredatha council Royal and Select Masters completed its officer slate for the new year. Peter Cnossen was named illus trious master with Howard McBride as deputy, Ray Cox principal conductor of work, George McDaniel treasurer, A W Yard secretary. Bethlehem commandery Knights Templar re elected its officers: Ray Cox commander Paul Thomassen generalissimo Ed Squire captain general Lee Baird senior warden Wisie Long junior warden Russell Goodia prelate A W Yard recorder George McDaniel treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeredatha Council
Washington
Peter Cnossen
Howard McBride
Ray Cox
George McDaniel
A. W. Yard
Bethlehem
Knights Templar
Paul Thomassen
Wisie Long
Russell Goodia
Holiday Luncheon Hosts Bridge Fun and Prizes
Mrs. L. A. Jones hosted a holiday luncheon with one o clock seating and seasonal table decor. Afternoon bridge ran at six tables with Eva Denny winning high score in contract and Mrs. Will Hemmings top in auction. Guest from out of town was Mrs. Don Whitlareh of Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Jones
Eva Denny
Will Hemmings
Don Whitlareh
Oskaloosa
Hospital Admits Several After Day’s Accidents
Merle Edwards of 311 North Ave C and Kenneth Reighard of Brighton were treated for injuries from a sled accident. James F Lowe of Brighton and Stephen Barton of 614 East Jefferson noted as surgical and tonsillectomy patients. Mrs Goldie Vinton was discharged today. Ella Kerr at 222 East Main was admitted as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Edwards
North Ave. C
Ella Kerr
East Main Street
Kenneth Reighard
Brighton
James F. Lowe
Stephen Barton
East Jefferson Street
Goldie Vinton
East Third Street
River Bridge Funds Add Up Across Iowa Neb
Council Bluffs receives $500 000 for works while Kensler s Bend Neb and the Sioux City stretch gain funds totaling $256 000 and $500 000 respectively for Missouri river bridge projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Hamburg
Missouri River
Kensler
Bend
Neb
Sioux City
Man Who Escaped Officers Hunted in Keokuk
In Keokuk Iowa authorities hunted Bob McCray a 26 year old Des Moines man who escaped yesterday from the police station while questioned A gun was drawn during the questioning by McCray who leaped through a window and fled in a stolen car Police Captain Lewis Atkins fired at him and blood was found outside the building Two other Des Moines suspects Thomas Jones 17 and Clarence Bennett 65 remained in custody likely charged with possession of burglary tools
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa
Bob McCray
Des Moines
McCray
Thomas Jones
Clarence Bennett
Lewis Atkins
Jones
Bennett
Ship No. Henry D. Thoreau En Route With Loose Bombs
The Liberty ship Henry D. Thoreau carrying bombs loose in her hold was 500 miles southwest of the Azores and heading for Cape May New Jersey. The ship sent an SOS after reporting deck hatch breaches but later relayed a message that the crew had secured the between decks and hatches and would continue on course 240 unless weather worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry D. Thoreau
Cape May
N. J
Azores
Thoreau
Eastern Seaboard Air Sea Rescue Command
George K. Davis
Wayland Real Estate Dealer John Kauffman Dies at 69
John A. Kauffman of Wayland dies after a two day illness at his home. He was a prominent real estate dealer, born October 3 1876 in Washington county. Surviving are his wife Alice Allender, a son Harry, and several siblings. Funeral services will be at Stacy Funeral Home on Monday at 10 30 with Rev. David Harper officiating. Burial in Wayland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
John A. Kauffman
Stacy Funeral Home
David Harper
Christian
Elizabeth Miller Kauffman
Alice Allender
Mt. Pleasant
Harry
Iowa City
William
Edward
Homer Kauffman
Will Allen
Katie Johnson
Drunken Driving Case in Knoxville Leads to Bond Set
An appeal bond of 1500 was set for Bill McCabe after he was sentenced to six months in jail and fined 750 for driving while intoxicated. The defendant was reported to have been driving while intoxicated when arrested yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Bill McCabe
McCabe
Freighter Explosives Detonated in Heavy Seas
A 10,000 ton freighter with a crew of 40, no passengers, moving from Naples to Cape May Army Arsenal ran into heavy seas. Explosives in her hold broke loose, triggering a dangerous situation at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Cape May
Summer wedding ties Crawfordsville pair
Ann Sommer daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Sommer Crawfordsville and Robert L Darbyshire private first class in the United States army were married in a candlelight ceremony at Washington Christian church. The couple exchanged vows before family and close friends with Rev T C Polk officiating. An aunt of the groom accompanied the soloist and the church featured white pom pom arrangements and candles. The bride wore aqua blue with coral accents. A reception for 25 guests followed at the Darbyshire home. Darbyshire returns from Japan after ten months in the Pacific and plans to report to Fort Leavenworth after a 60 day furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Sommer
J. W. Sommer
Crawfordsville
Robert L. Darbyshire
United States Army
Don Darbyshire
West Chester
Washington Christian Church
Hlene Benson
Winfield
Lee Hesseltine
Everette Sommer
Lyle Darbyshire
Wayne Knapp
Harold White
Crawfordsville High School
Ann
Pfe. Darbyshire
Japan
Pacific
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Mrs Crone Hosts Baptist Women Luncheon
The December luncheon of the Baptist Women's Missionary Society was held yesterday with 11 members and two visitors. Mrs Al Crone served as hostess with assistants Mrs Keith Williams and Mrs Corda Osborne. Mrs E H Messer led devotions and a program on Madonna Women featured reviews by several members. Christmas thoughts prompted roll calls and Rev Trenerry offered prayer as the meeting closed. Mrs Dodu, president, formed a committee for planning the acquarian semiannual Dutch market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Women's Missionary Society
al Crone
Keith Williams
Corda Osborne
E. H. Messer
Alred Trenerry
J. N. Kedd
S. W. Easter
Ben Coppock
George Genkinger
Trenerry
Dodu
Geo Colthurst Hosts Coasting Party at Woodlawn Farm
George Colthurst hosted a Y P C U coasting party at Woodlawn Farm on a Thursday evening. Seventeen young people enjoyed winter sport with a bonfire at the hill foot. Afterward guests joined in the Colthurst home for ham burger sandwiches cocoa and age pies served by Mrs R L Colthurst and Mr and Mrs R G Pratt. A candle and evergreen centerpiece plus snowmen and red sleds adorned the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Colthurst
Woodlawn Farm
Y.p.c.u
Colthurst
R. L. Colthurst
R. G. Pratt
Attica Merchant Killed by Truck Collision
A truck struck and killed Eugene Bridges, an Attica merchant, on August 30, according to police reports. The incident occurred as Bridges was near his business and prompted an investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Bridges
Attica
Birthday Greetings Across Community Acknowledge Many Notables
A local notice lists birthdays and anniversaries including Mrs. R. L. Badger's 81st birthday and multiple family observances. It notes eight personal milestones such as Sara Lu Miller’s 18th birthday and Charles E. Dayton’s upcoming 16th, with several wedding anniversaries and furloughed service members among those honored.
Birthday salute to William Libe on 88th year
William Libe of 508 West Madison street marks his 88th birthday today in good health and high activity. A family dinner at noon hosted by Jennie Cur honors Mr. Libe with guests including his son Karl Libe and daughter-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Trask
William Murphy
Carrie Blake
Ford Skola
Kalona
Richard Skola
East Highland
Kathryn Logan
Raymond Rich
Madge Brooks
Stringtown
Emma Havel
Bob Downing
Fred Downing
Evelyn Dold
Gleede Dold
Coppock
William Libe
West Madison Steet
Jennie Cur
Libe
Karl Libe
Social Calendar Notices for the Week
Notices for Tuesday through the week list postposed DAR meeting and several club meetings at the Rosemary club YW rooms Community building Harmony club Navajo and Linger Longer gatherings with pot lucks and programs. Bible study at Thesony Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid and other events noted with hosts and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Club
Don Brown
Y.W
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Thess
Harmony Club
Meint Koeiler
White Elephant Exchange
D. N. Anwyl
Pleasant Hill
Tea Compliments Mrs Hammer at Muskogee Holiday Tea
Mrs R O Hammer hosted a holiday tea at 733 East Main Muskogee Oklahoma yesterday afternoon welcoming about 80 guests. Mrs Theodore B Bailey helped receive guests with friends from out-of-town visiting for the holidays. Norwegian Christmas cakes were on the refreshment table decorated with yellow roses crystal candelabra and smilax. Refreshment table duties rotated among Mrs B F Bostwick Jr Mrs Frank Crone Mrs M M Hebner and Mrs Henry Berio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Hammer
Robert Hammer
Muskogee
Okla
Hammer
East Main Street
Theodore B. Bailey
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Frank Crone
M. M. Hebner
Henry Beriio
Leola MecLamore and Henry A Knighton Wed in Cleveland
Leola MecLamore and Henry A Knighton wed in Cleveland Ohio with the couple residing at 2297 East 7th Street. The bride is a Washington High School and Tuskegee Institute graduate working as a dietitian with the government after her Cleveland assignment. The groom, a Cleveland native, recently returned from military service in the European theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. McLamore
Leva
Henry A. Whouishton
Dee
Cleveland
Ohio
East
7Th Street
Washington High School
Tuskegee Institute
Tuskegee
Ala
H. J. Club Hosts Christmas Party and Meeting
The H. J. club held its Christmas party with 19 members present plus honorary member Mrs. James Shalla and several visitors. A Red Cross collection and sewing-machine care report were given, followed by dress and farm bureau updates. Christmas games awarded prizes, gifts exchanged, and refreshments served. An all day meeting is planned for Jan. 17 with potluck lunch and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Frank Patterson
James Shalla
Adolph Shalla
Karen
Mildred Blum
Shirkes Escher
Larry Shalla
Ronald
Larry Sharp
Harold Strum
Ray Sojka
Te Bockhorst
Sojka
Farm Bureau
Vern Escher
Joe Te Bockhorst
Roy Sojka
Duane
George Shalla
Straw
Blum
Joe Knotek
Naomi Perkins and Dayle Teets Wed in Muscatine
Naomi Perkins of Muscatine and Dayle R Teets son of Mrs Everett Teets of Washington married in a candlelight ceremony at Muscatine Grace Methodist Church. The double five vows were read at 3 pm by the bridegroom's father Rev J T Perkins. The couple will reside in California after a reception at the Perkins home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Perkins
Muscatine
Dayle R. Teets
Everett Teets
Washington
J. T. Perkins
Clifford Perkins
L. Swain
Welliman
Perkins
Faye Reeves
Cy Bush
California
Kalona High School
Teets
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Louise M. Brown
Edward P. Brown
Don Whitlatelt
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
T. J. Pease
Arlis Knauss
Lucy Knauss
Navy
Minneapolis
Seattle
Wash
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Billy
Ramseyer
Ramseyer’s Hatchery
Avid H. McCreedy
Clinton
Clinton Hospital
Douglas David
Mc.Creedys
Lois
Douglas Court
H. J. McCreedy
Eva Crawford
Cedar Rapids
Stockton
Calif
Corbin Crawford
Ainsworth
Pearl Gardner
Granville
Jim’ Humble
Chicago
Neil
Norman
Douglas
Neil Humble
Lee Heseltine
Pfe
Robert Darbyshire
Pacific Theater
Ann Sommers
David
Sara
Rozetta Shreve
Pittsburgh
Duplate
Duplite
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
A. C. Howell
Town City Press-Citizen
Washington Gym
Burlington Hawkeye Gazette
Washington Court
Little’s
Wayland Is
Weyenberg
Jung
Wolverines
PFC
Mrs. Crone
Baptist Society
Geo. Colthurst
Journal
R. L. Badger
Anna Ruth Dettwiler
Harry Dettwiler
Tyrone Paul Butterbaugh
Paul Butterbaugh
Phillip McClure
Don McClure
Larry Renoux
Harry Renoux
Dorothy Marie Hunt
Mrs. Homer Hunt
Sara Lu Miller
Frank B. Miller
Daryl Hoyle
Charles E. Dayton
Tonmorow
D. N. Anwy
Robert and
Richard Eagle
Mrs
Herman Eagle
W. D. Dwyer
Meeting of Daughters of the American Revolution
Can. O
R. O. Hammer
Leola MecLamore
Henry A. Knighton
Dayle ‘Teets
TIN Shop
Bert
Burpee
Alidauhl
W. Atlee Burpee Co
Burpee Building
Citon. Lows
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