Local Visitors and Social Notes From Area Families
Phil Antonoff of Los Angeles visits area with friends to handle business at his store and plans to stay a week. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mayer learn their son Pfc Lester Mayer has reached Korea, near the Russian border. Jane Pauls, student at S.A.I, will return to classes January 6. Mrs Ora Greenfield relocates to live with relatives at 747 E Third St. Ed and Mrs Custer report their son and daughter-in-law are safely in Colorado Springs after a weatherwise trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Antonoff
Los Angeles
Calif
Homer Mayer
Pfc
Lester Mayer
Korea
Ora Greenfield
Jefferson Street
Cloyce Burham
Third St
Holiday Visitors Reach Across States and Towns
Everstine Daniels of Washington D C arrived Saturday for a holiday visit with her mother and brother, Mrs J D Daniels and Arlington. Mr and Mrs Ed Preusser and children Melden and Carmen of Panhandle Texas are spending the holidays with Mrs Preusser's parents Mr and Mrs Matt Gent on West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everstine Daniels
Washington, D. C
J. D. Daniels
Arlington
Ed Preusser
Melden and
Carmen
Panhandle
Texas
Hospital admissions and births update in local area
Nellie Harding on W Third Street welcomed by hospital as patient. John Swift of Chicago admitted as medical patient. Walter Horning family of Washington celebrate daughter born at 1 44 pm yesterday. Evelyn Linnenkamp route one admitted for fractured elbow. A H Luers of Keota parents celebrate seven pound four ounce daughter born at 9 50 am. Arden Jones of Richland discharged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Harding
W. Third
St. John Swift
Chicago
Walter Horning
Washington
Evelyn Linnenkamp
Route One
A. H. Luers
Keota
Arden Jones
Richland
Cards Work for Muscatine Game
Washington junior college Cardinals resume practice after Christmas with coach Norman E. White preparing them for the Friday home game against Muscatine. The squad, refreshed but active, will push hard through the week to improve on a five game road stretch beginning with a season opening loss to Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Norman E. White
Muscatine
Cardinals
Washington
A. H. Seidler
Washington High School
Keokuk
Mt Pleasant
Fort Madison
Rotarians Hear 1947 Predictions From Community Leaders
The Rotary gathering led by Henry Bailey featured forecasts for 1947. Glenn E. Mace expected 14,000,000 car buyers and about 4,000,000 cars built next year. Ralph Shannon urged Washington growth and a planning board, while W. A. Erbe announced a 190,000 addition to the high school and more teachers. Dick Stephens predicted farm output 25 percent above prewar, Rev. Don McClure shared Sudan mission tales, and several new members were welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotarians
Henry Bailey
Glenn E. Mace
Ralph Shannon
Washington
W. A. Erbe
Dick Stephens
Crawfordsville
Don McClure
Sudan
Rotary
Ralph Martin
Karl Libe
Phil Weldin
David Livingston Jr
Dean Carney
Nevada
Iowa
Marriage Licenses Issued At Courthouse Today
Licenses issued include Raymona Junior Sojka of Riverside and Doris W. Swift of Washington. Walter E. Smith and Nellie May White, both of Washington, also received licenses. Ainsworth resident Erwin Simmering and Mary Charlene Hesseltine of Brighton were issued yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Raymona Junior Sojka
Riverside
Doris W. Swift
Washington
Walter E. Smith
Nellie May White
Erwin Simmering
Ainsworth
Mary Charlene Hesseltine
Brighton
Hole dug at courthouse corner for moisture control
A hole was dug today at the southeast corner of the courthouse near the county welfare offices to place tile to stop moisture seepage into the basement. The tile will be covered with crushed rock before dirt is replaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
County Welfare
Washington men plan fox and cat hunt in Louisa County
A group of Washington men plan to participate in a fox and cat hunt in Louisa County on New Year’s Day. The motive is to bag the strange animal reported in the area for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louisa County
Comets Defeat Crawfordsville In Tight Five Point Win
The Chamberlin Comets edged Crawfordsville 52 to 47 on short notice. Martin scored 22 for Crawfordsville and Norris led the Comets with 26 as both teams banked a high school talent legacy in a close box score showpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin Comets
Crawfordsville
Comets
Martin
Graber
Norris
Dunwoody
McFarland
McClure
Ave Brown
Herron
Mangold
W. Chamberlin
Lowe
R. Miller
E Mitchell
Hamil
B. Miller
Gyarss
Local light aviation notes and travels across Iowa
W K Casey Cleavenger, a Washington Flying service student, made a solo cross country to Quincy Illinois and Muscatine yesterday. Dr and Mrs Danley refueled at Washington airport en route from Ohio to Shenandoah for New Years with relatives. Alice Walker leaves Sunday for Chillicothe Missouri to attend Chillicothe Business College after Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs J L Walker. Dave McLaughlin returns from University Hospital Iowa City with a cast on his arm after a serious farm accident six weeks ago. Mrs Haddon James of Silver City New Mexico and her mother Mrs E B Hammer visit Chicago for a few days after Christmas. Mr and Mrs Sherm Wolfe and daughter Mary Jo move to Des Moines to run a neighborhood grocery at 1350 Henderson Ave. Kendall Kellerstrass of San Francisco California returned from Moline with twin sister Mrs Brown. they visit Mr and Mrs J B Walker. A telegram reports Charles A Anderson and family arriving in Portland Oregon to make their home there after moving from Cedar Rapids by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Danley
Washington
Ohio
Shenandoah
Haddon James
Silver City
N. Mex
E. B. Hammer
Chicago
Sherm Wolfe
Mary Jo
Des Moines
Henderson Avenue
Kendall Kellerstrass
San Francisco
Calif
Moline
William W. Brown
Brown
Mrs. Kellerstragg
Kellerstrasses
J. B. Walker
Portland
Ore
Charles A. Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Uncertain wildlife report cites lion or panther sighting
Report notes a large wild animal possibly a lion or panther and says crews may round up foxes or other wild animals during the day. The wording remains unclear on exact location or incident details.
VFW Auxiliary Launches Magazine Fund Drive for Hot Pack Machine
The VIEW Auxiliary plans a campaign to buy a hot pack machine for treating various diseases. Mrs. Dave McGaffey leads the effort, not tied to infantile paralysis funds. Donors may subscribe to magazines via a canvass to support the purchase, with the machine provided free to patients on medical recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
View Auxiliary
Dave McGaffey
Foundation For
Farmerettes Club Christmas Supper At Sojkas
Members of the Farmerettes 4 H club and parents enjoyed a cooperative supper at 6:30 p m with the Ray Sojka family. The event featured a decorative bride and groom cake topper announcing upcoming weddings Doris Swift to Raymond Sojka and Frances Sojka to John McGaffey, with future ceremonies on the morrow and Jan 21. Frances Sojka installed club officers Rosamond Sojka president Mary Knotek vice president LuElla Sojka secretary treasurer Wanda Stout historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmerettes 4-H
Ray Sojka
Doris Swift
Byran Swift
Raymond Sojka
Sojkas
Frances
John McGaffey
David McGaffey
Swift-Sojka
Sojka
Miles Stout
John Knotek
Rose Sojka
Harold and
LuElla
Joe Knotek
Joe Shalla
Audrey Stout
Ruth Foster
Army heroine or hoax Halted by Payroll Tale
Pvt. Jimmy Hill once hailed as yesterday's hero is now the army's top sad sack after admitting the payroll robbery tale was a hoax. He faces his commanding officer to explain the story and hopes for a sense of humor from his superiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Field
Calif
Jimmy Hill
Army
Hill
Neals Celebrate 66th Wedding Anniversary in Keota
Mr and Mrs E E Neal marked 66 years of marriage at their Keota home following a 1880 Washington county Iowa wedding. They moved to Keota in 1888 and ran Neal Studio with son Roland as head chemist at Denys College Springfield Missouri and son J Paul a Des Moines broker. They have seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mr Neal born February 16 1857 and Mrs Neal born January 14 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
E. E. Neal
Sdwin E. Neal
Mantie Glaze
Washington County
Iowa
Neal
Keotae
Neals
Roland Neal
Denys College
Springfield
J. Paul Neal
Des Moines
Cranberry Pudding Steamed Recipe Courtesy Mrs Wilson
A memory yielding steamed cranberry pudding serves six with a butter sauce. The recipe lists 2 cups cranberries 1 1/3 cups flour 1/2 cup molasses 2 level teaspoons soda dissolved in hot water and steam for one hour. Butter sauce uses 1/2 cup butter sugar and cream served warm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Wilson
Jane Wilson
Livingstons
Plant Spacing Guides Strawberry Growers
The guidance notes overcrowded strawberry beds reduce yields. Space one plant every seven to eight inches to ensure adequate airflow and fruit production next season.
Plan Reception for Rev. and Mrs. Paul Wells
The Baptist congregation will host a reception Friday evening honoring Rev. and Mrs. Paul K. Wells. Friends are invited to meet the new pastor and his wife at the church parlors from 7:30 to 9. Attendants should use the east door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul K. Wells
Thelda Knebel and Charles Durst Wed in Motley Minnesota
Thelda Knebel daughter of Mr and Mrs Zeno Knebel Riverside and Charles Durst son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Durst Washington exchanged wedding vows at Motley Methodist church Motley Minnesota on Christmas day Rev Mead officiating Thelda wore a white chiffon gown with train and pearls The bridal bouquet featured red and white carnations Shirley Hicks and Fred Durst attended A reception followed at James Converse home Durst employed by Carver Pump company Muscatine where they will reside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelda Knebel
Zeno Knebel
Riverside
Charles Durst
Elmer Durst
Washington
Motley Methodist Church
Motley, Minn
Rev. Mead
Shirley Hicks
Fred Durst
Mias Hicks
James Converse
Durst
Carver Pump Company
Muscatine
Birthday Celebrants and Anniversaries Highlight Local Notices
A rural community funeral and social page lists birthdays and anniversaries for residents including Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Brown 1920 marriage and their diamond year, Mr. and Mrs. Bealer 32 years married, sixth anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Anderson, and Rev. W. L. C. Samson turning 88. Also noted are birthdays for Larry Lee Anderson Patsy Ruth Tellin Reila Ann Davis Rita Rae Moothart and others in Oelwein Keota Utica and nearby towns. Celeste Melinsky celebrated yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Brown
W. A. Bealer
Lewis Anderson
Patsy Ruth Tellin
Vince Tellin
Fairview
Reila Ann Davis
Warren Davis
Keota
Mr and Mrs Donald Gardner mark first wedding anniversary
Observing their first wedding anniversary today are Mr and Mrs Donald Gardner with congratulations and best wishes from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Donald Gardner
Tyrone Ecard Club Hosts Evening for Members
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Van Sickle and family opened their Tyrone home to club members on Friday evening. James provided for children while members played ecards at five tables. High scores won by Mrs. Lyle Conklin and Keith Daering. low scores won by Mrs. George Bond and Omer Crawford. A white elephant exchange was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest van Sickle
Bill and Lyle
Tyrone Ecard Club
James
Lyle Conklin
Keith Daering
George Bond
Omer Crawford
Social calendar listings for Grace Hill and nearby clubs
Notices for Grace Hill Ladies Aid Good Will club Rosemary Red Horses Linger Longer Pilotbury OES P E9 St Pauls Rebekah all week events. Meetings at Community building Masonic temple K C hall church parlors and various homes include pot luck dinners, New Year dinners, roll calls, dues, elections, and social hours. Members urged to attend with dish to pass and gifts for secret sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Soc
Good Will Club
Jake Wenger
Wenger
Joe Klopfenstein
Frank Mayhew
Red Horses Club
Don Bealer
K. C. Hall
Public Affairs Department
Ainsworth
Hall
Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian Church
Pilotbury Ladies Aid Society
William McGinnis
O. E. S. Vinecile
Masonic Temple
C. C
West Chester
Lafe Stout
Merle Kekels
P. L. Etter
Friendly Circle Club
Paul K. Wells
East Entrance
St. Paul
Farewell Courtesy for Mr and Mrs Wolfe
Mr and Mrs Sherman Wolfe received a surprise farewell gathering at their Crawfordsville home as friends hosted cards and refreshments before the Wolfe family departs for Des Moines tomorrow. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Russell Williams and Harry, Mr and Mrs Sherman Gault, Mr and Mrs Gilbert Mills, Mr and Mrs Oscar Nordyke, Mr and Mrs Daryl Tucker, Mr and Mrs Ed Hite, and Mr and Mrs Harold Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Wolfe
Wolfe
Des Moines
Russell Willams
Harry
Crawfordsville
Sherman Gault
Gilbert Mills
Oscar Nordyke
Daryl Tucker
Ed Hite
Harold Kline
Celeste Melinsky Honored at Birthday Surprise
Neighbors and friends surprised Celeste Melinsky at the Frank Melinsky home for her birthday. A board shower preceded the party as nine women visited and viewed birthday cards. Refreshments included a cake baked by Mrs. Andy Polig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celeste Melinsky
Frank Melinsky
Miss Melinsky
Andy Polig
Group Plays Bridge At Masonic Temple
Members of White Shrine attended a bridge party at the Masonic Temple yesterday afternoon. Bridge was played at three tables with Mrs. T A Flenner and Mrs. Will Sheetz receiving first and second high. Refreshments were served by the hostess committee Mrs. Howard McBride and Mrs. H M Dodder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
T. A. Flenner
Will Sheetz
Howard McBride
H. M. Dodder
Evening guests host W C Sheets and Doerings
Mr and Mrs W C Sheets Mr and Mrs Keith Doering and Mr and Mrs Otto Sheetz attended the evening gathering. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr and Mrs George Bond will entertain the club in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Sheets
Keith Doering
Otto Sheetz
George Bond
Wil
Holiday Coffee Hosted at Palmer Residence
Mrs. Fred Palmer and Mrs. H A Beenblossom hosted a holiday coffee yesterday afternoon. Guests toured the Palmer home and viewed orchids sent from Hawaii by Archer Speidel. Orchids and Bird of Paradise ornamented the living room and refreshment table while Mrs. Do A Boice and Mrs. Clifford Thorne served. Out of town guests included Mrs. Hadden James of Silver City and Mrs. Christine T Walker of Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Palmer
H. A. Beenblossom
Palmer Home
Don Benblossom
Hawaii
Archer Speidel
Bird of Paradise
Do. A. Boice
Clifford Thorne
Hadden James
Silver City
N. Mex
Christine T. Walker
Oklahoma City
Okla
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf’s Flower
Esther’s Beauty Shop
N. Ave
Jack Pauls
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
George Pauls
Jane Pauls
S.A.1
D. N. Anwyl
Wilma Brower
Harry Anderson
Iowa State College
Ames
State Cafe
Ed Custer
James Custer
Colorado Springs
Colo
Custers
City Hall
Sorden Music Co
Side Square
Gus Alsip
Club
Mace
W. K
Casey” Cleavenger
Washington Flying Service
Quincy
Ill
Alice Walker
Chillicothe, Mo
Chillicothe Business College
J. L. Walker
Dave McLaughlin
Fron University Hospital
Iowa City
Cleopatra
Glendale
Cal
VFW
Farmerettes
Mrs. Neal
Rocking Chair Brigade
Paul Wells
Chas. Durst
W. L. C. Samson
D. D
Pittsburg
Penna
Journal
Larry Lee Anderson
Charles Anderson
Rita Rae Moothart
Gerald Moothart
Lewis Warren
Oelwein
John Allen
Alamosa
Evelyn Mincer
East Highland
Frank Miller
Farles Troyer
Utica
Ada Beth Dennison
Hazel Sojka
Richard Young
Lexington
Tyrone Club
van Sickle
Gorham
South
Rosemary Club
E. Ray Bell
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
India
Methodist Church
Paul Deimerly
Mr., Mrs. Wolfe
Quality Radio Service
Dickeys
E. M. Bridges & CO
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