Riverside Christmas Gatherings and Local News
Circle I W S C S held a Christmas party at Mrs Glenn Bouquet's home with readings and carols. S C club hosted a pot luck dinner near Riverside with gifts exchanged and New Year plans. A Riverside family announced the birth of Edwin William Hartzler weighing five pounds. Various local visits, illnesses, and hospitality noted among Riverside residents.
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Riverside
Circle No. 1
Womens Society For Christian Service
Riverside Methodist Church
Glenn Bouquet
R. Marner
George Kos
J. M. Soukup
Newton Whetstine
Worth Hartzell
Letha Hill
Joseph Kupka
Melvin Hartzler
San Francisco
Edwin William
Hartzler
Mary Hartzler
Iowa City
Earl Waiton
Marvin
Hubert Doud
Hubert
Dean Walsh
Joseph Walsh
Bernard Dautremont
Lucy Dautremont
Vernon Thomas
Elmo Rummelhart
Fred Lukavsky
Muscatine
Joseph Barnett
Cedar Rapids
Roy F. Dautremont
K.A.B. Club
Paul Waebel
Knebel
Iowa City Moose rout Comets 63 30 in league game
The Iowa City Moose, a towering quintet, overwhelmed the Comets 63 to 30 on the y floor. Iowa City led 28 to 9 at halftime and 42 to 19 after the third period as the visitors struggled to score. The Comets head to Monmouth Monday for their next league matchup.
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Iowa City Moose
Comet
Iowa City Five
Comets
Monmouth
Kalona Edges Willits 44 42 In Y M C A Thriller
Kalona Quinet defeats Willits 44 to 42 on the Y M C A court. A late airborne layup at the final whistle preserved Kalona’s come back from a 22 27 halftime deficit. Tanner led Willits with 17 points, Hostetler 15, and Lowe 12.
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Washington
Kalona
Willits
Teany Tanner
Lowe
R. Hostetler
R. Miller
D. Hostetler
Schlaubaugh
Kinsinger
Don Hostetler
Comets
Norris
Chamberlines
McFarland
Herron
Kelsey
Tanner
Morgan
Stanard
Telman
Mogig! Osnceoednx
Sher
Heins
Smith
Oldis
Conrad
Summuth O
Button Co. Packing Dept
Brock
Knott
Slickers
Christner
Baker
Brown
Hutchison
Davidson
Hazen
Mills
Richards
Mangold
Muck
Shockey
L. Little
Wolfe
Morrison
DSI
B. Little
Sorrell's
Custer
Crane
Sorrell
Crandall
Grafae
Messer
Payne O
Gallagher
Jewelry prices fall as buyers stay steady
Jewelry prices are about half of what they were two years ago while demand remains strong. Special order jewelers report broader use of palladium, a platinum metal, as diamond and gem settings to cut costs and secure pieces.
Millers Girls Team Wins League Game
Millers defeated the Hoopers 20 to 19 in a girls league basketball game at the YMCA. Miller and Blattner scored nine and eight points for Millers while Lonewell led the Hoopers with ten and Bailey added five.
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Millers
Hoopers
Y.M.C.A
Miller
Blattner
Lonewell
Bailey
Holiday Guests Visit Corpman Family in Gracehill
Gracehill readers learn of Christmas day dinner guests at the Carl Corpman home. Blanche and Bessie Nelson of Des Moines joined the Corpmans, with Nelson Woodford hosting others. Nearby residents including the Seethouts, Harolds, Stacys, Waterhouses, and youngsters Tommy and Bobby share in the holiday gathering.
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Nelson Woodford
Gracehill
Blanche
Bessie Nelson
Des Moines
Jake Seethout
Jimmy
Patsy
Harold
Dublin
Carl Corpman
Corpman
Guy Stacy
Tommy
Near Brighton
Robert Waterhouse
Bobby
Christmas Dinners and Gatherings Across Iowa Communities
Numerous families from Washington, Kalona, Fairfield, Ottumwa, and surrounding areas hosted Christmas Day and Christmas Eve dinners and gift exchanges. Guests included the Engels, Chorpenings, Waterhouses, McKunes, Houghs, Hayes, Waterhouse, Oldfield, Stranskys, Leepers, and many others, with plans noting travels, church pageants, and local school programs. The notes mention visits to relatives in Pilotburg, Wapello, and Washington, plus a moving family to Washington and a Dubuque visit, all capturing a season of shared meals and commemorate holiday pages.
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Jimmy
Joy
Eugene Engel
Mary Louise
H. A. Engel
Katherine Buxbaum
Max Waterhouse
Harry McKune
Gary
Mr. MeKune
Karl Chorpening
Ruth
Charles
Ralph Chorpening
Dan Boone
Phyllis Jean
Eddie
Sharon
Ben Boone
Kalona
Ed Libe
Lyle Hayes
Sandra
Lloyd Hayes
Hayes
Harold Hayes
Fairfield
Robert Waterhouse
Bobby
Jay
Brighton
Nelson Woodford
Ira Hough
Chickadees Rediscover Seeds After Holiday Quiet
In Pilotburg on December 29, Mrs. Frank Stransky notes chickadees late to find seeds but now busy pecking at melon seeds hung on a clothesline. Sparrows are abundant. Christmas gatherings include Carl T. Andersons in Des Moines and the Hammond family with O'Hare, plus the Scott and Chalupa households visiting kin.
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Frank Stransky
Pilotburg
Carl T. Anderson
Des Moines
O'Hare Hammond
Hugh
Kathy
Richard Scott
Orva Scott
Washington
Raymond Chalupa
Will Duwa
Cartels Boost Tungsten Carbide Prices Before War
A Twentieth Century Fund survey shows cartel agreements raised tungsten carbide prices 800 percent above 1927 US market levels. The alloy valued at diamond-like hardness powered high speed tool edges and was 1.5 times the value of gold.
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Twentieth Century Fund
United States
Scientists Convert Almond Hulls To Crude Molasses
Scientists report almond hulls with about 25 percent sugar can be transformed into crude molasses for livestock use. The finding suggests a new feed component and potential for reducing waste in almond processing.
Keota Couple Mark 68th Anniversary At Home
The 68th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. KE E Neal of Keota is celebrated. Mrs. Neal, born Glaze, married Dec 30 1880 near Ainsworth. They moved to Keota 1888 and ran a photography business. Their sons Rollo and J Paul live in Springfield and Des Moines, with seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mrs. Neal turns 88 Jan 17 and Mr. Neal 92 Feb 16.
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Frank Leeper
Stanley Mouser
Marlyn
Billie
Will Roberts
Ainsworth
Lester Leeper
Washington
Frank Stransky
Marvin
Edith Pribyl
Harold
Lydia Horak
John Kiene
Keota
KE. E. Neal
Mrs. Neal
Rollo
Drury College
Springfield
J. Paul Neal
Des Moines
Davis Family Hosts Holiday Dinner in Columbus Junction
Mr. and Mrs. Newton Davis and daughter entertained at a 4 holiday dinner Monday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Howell Rees with Eugene and Harold, Evan Rees, Mrs. and Mrs. Rees Davis and Donald of Columbus Junction, Elizabeth Davis of Crawfordsville, and Mrs. John Griffith of Braemer, Mo.
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Newton Davis
Howell Rees
Eugene
Harold
Evan Rees
Rees Davis
Donald
Columbus Junction
Elizabeth Davis
Crawfordsville
John Griffith
Braemer
Pythian Sisters Install Officers for Next Year
The Pythian Sisters meet Tuesday evening to install officers for the coming year. In charge of refreshments were Mrs. Pat Hoover, Mrs. Ben Holt, Mrs. Sam DeLong, Mrs. Charles Randall, and Mrs. Tom Randall.
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Pythian Sisters
Pat Hoover
Ben Holt
Sam DeLong
Charles Randall
Tom Randall
K. P. Hall
Rosemary Club
George Horn
Philip Kneen
YWCA
Zeck Family Holds Cooperative Christmas Dinner
Members of the Zeck family shared a cooperative Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Zeck. The event centered on shared cooking and meal preparation among relatives.
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Zeck
George Zeck
Dawson couple marks 40th wedding anniversary today
Mr and Mrs R J Dawson of Living Lake observe their 40th wedding anniversary. Birthday wishes go to Mrs Gene Trask Mrs William Murphy Robert and Richard Eagle and Mrs Carrie Blake. Others on the list include Ferdinand Skola Raymond Rich Bob Downing Richard Skola and Celeste Melinsky. Roberta daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Amlong is one year old today.
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R. J. Dawson
Living Lake
Gene Trask
William Murphy
Robert
Richard Eagle
Carrie Blake
Ferdinand Skola
Kalona
Raymond Rich
Stringtown
Bob Downing
Richard Skola
Celeste Melinsky
Roberta
Robert Amlong
Calendar notices for community groups and meetings
Notices list upcoming events and meetings including Eastern Star initiation at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, W.S.C.S. executive board at 1 p.m. in the Ladies parlor, W.R.C. installation at 2 p.m. in the Legion hall, Music Department at 7:45 p.m., and YWCA and Fortnightly Society activities with dates, places, and brief descriptions.
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Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
A. S. Smith
Iowa
W. B. Dupuis
Ywca Board
YWCA
Rainbow Girls
Rio F. Dat
Hixson and McKay Wed in Ainsworth Ceremony
Genevieve Maxine Hixson and Lloyd Kenneth McKay wed at the Hixson home in Ainsworth with Rev. Moore officiating. The couple planned a short trip to northern Iowa and will live southwest of Washington. The bride is employed at the American Pearl Button Co. and the groom farms with his father.
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Ralph Hixson
Ainsworth
Genevieve Maxine Hixson
Lloyd Kenneth McKay
Charles McKay
Moore
Letts
Iowa
Washington
American Pearl Button Company
Danny Joe Pfeifer
Frank McKay
Everett McKay
Helen
Auto Makers Forecast Only Minor Model Changes Ahead
Industry observers say manufacturers will limit redesigns for years due to high retooling costs. The current trend favors roomier interiors and improved ride comfort with better spring action and higher compression engines in new models.
Knitting as Relaxation and Skill From Scarf to Sweater
Knitting offers relaxation and enjoyment for many women. Beginners start with a scarf or blanket and can progress to more complex projects such as a sock heel or patterned sweater. The hobby can extend into quiet movie viewing as skill grows.
Mrs Kaster Hosts 12 Just Us Club Members
Mrs S W Kaster hosted 12 members of the Just Us club yesterday at her home at 2 o clock. After a brief business meeting led by president Mrs Kb H Messer two birthdays were celebrated. Gifts were exchanged from mystery friends and entertainment featured Christmas quizzes followed by bingo. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is set for January 12 at Mrs D W McClure's home.
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S. W. Kaster
Just Us Club
Kb. H. Messer
Wes
Cy Campbell
Lewis Foodlander
Will Sickles
Kaster
Pearl Parcell
L. L. Loveless
Easter
J. F. Harding
John Shebeck
D. W. McClure
Missionary Society Meets at Crandalls
Ellen Ann Heriot of Casey was a guest at the Bethel Missionary society meeting held yesterday at 2 pm in the home of Mrs. Rex Crandall. Six members attended due to a storm. Mrs. Crandall presided as president.
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Ellen Ann Heriot
Casey
Bethel Missionary Society
Rex Crandall
Crandall
Lloyd Foster
Ona Cady
Outreach
Cady
Charles Rothlisberger
Godfrey Juzeler
Juzeler
Rothlisberger
Heriot
Cooperative dinner at I. D. Quinn home
Kolah club members entertained their husbands at a cooperative dinner yesterday noon at the I. D. Quinn home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Speidel of Bondurant. The afternoon was spent visiting.
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Kolah Club
I. D. Quinn
John Speidel
Bondurant
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Stella Steffenson
Bertha Tener
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Farm Bureau
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Washington Hotel
Lowa
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Merchants National Bank
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Kansas City
Wayne Dawn
Xmas
Mary Oldfield
Josephine
Carl Oldfield
Wayne Stransky
Larry
Ted Anderson
Lexington
Albert Stransky
Wayne
Quincy
Merlet Howsare and Sons
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Marvin Turner
Alvin Richardson
Lookout School
Virginia Allensworth
Allensworth
Prairie Flower Sunday School
Journal
SKOP
Mr. and
Mrs
E. E. Neal
Davis
W.R.C
Legion Hall
G. Hixson
L. McKay
Mrs. Kaster
Missionary Society
Crandalls
New Hudson
Willits Motor CO
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