Local midwinter commencement at Cornell College honors Rickert
Leighton E. Rickert of Crawfordsville is among graduates with bachelor’s degrees at Cornell College midwinter commencement on Monday. Mr and Mrs Cary Oldfield and their son and daughter in law also attend. Mr and Mrs Daryl Oldfield of near Wellman return from a southern trip visiting Key West Florida and New Orleans. La Mr and Mrs B C Foster of Wellman depart for a Florida motor trip lasting several weeks. They plan to meet the Lawrence Wilson s of Washington in the southern state for part of the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell College
Leighton E. Rickert
Crawfordsville
Cary Oldfield
Daryl Oldfield
Wellman
Key West
Flo
New Orleans
B. C. Foster
Florida
Lawrence Wilsong
Washington
Nevada Is Smallest State By Population In U S
Nevada ranks as the smallest state by population in the United States, highlighting its demographic size compared with other states.
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Nevada
Union
Graveside Rites for James Wessley 65
Graveside services for James Wessley 65, fatally burned when his clothing caught fire while burning trash at the county home, will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Oakland cemetery Iowa City. Dr. William J. Grossheim to lead. Jones funeral home of Washington handling arrangements.
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James Wessley
Oakland Cemetery
Iowa City
William J. Grossheim
Jones Funeral Home
Washington
Gladys Maxwell Dies at Crawfordsville
Gladys Maxwell age 56 of Crawfordsville died this morning at University Hospital Iowa City after a lingering illness. Funeral services set for 2 30 Thursday at Federated Presbyterian Church Crawfordsville with Rev W W K Ford officiating. Jones funeral home Washington handles arrangements with burial in Crawfordsville cemetery.
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Gladys Maxwell
Crawfordsville
University Hospital
Iowa City
Federated Presbyterian Church
W W. K. Ford
Jones Funeral Home of
Washington
County man released on bond after Weilman pool hall altercation
Oral C. Ulin was freed from the county jail after posting $100 bond and faces trial on February 15 for assault and battery. He had been jailed by Sheriff Charles C. Snyder earlier this week following an altercation at a Weilman pool hall.
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Oral C. Ulin
Charles C. Snyder
Weilman
Funeral services for Phyllis Escher in Rich mond church
Funeral services for Phyllis Irene Escher were held at nine o'clock Monday morning in Holy Trinity Catholic church in Rich mond with Rev. Walter Boeckman in charge Pallbearers were Dale Dann Robert Te Bockhorst Lester Chorpening Ernest Krantz Richard Stumpf and Walter Kron Burial was in the Holy Trinity cemetery with Sherman's funeral home in charge of arrangements that was i Elm Grove cemetery
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Phyllis Irene Escher
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Richmond
Walter Boeckman
Dale Dann
Robert Te Bockhorst
Lester Chorpening
Ernest Krantz
Richard Stumpf
Walter Kron
Holy Trinity Cemetery
Sherman
I Elm Grove
Community Social Calendar Highlights Neighborhood Clubs
The social calendar lists multiple meetings and events from YWCA mixers to knitting, crafts, and club gatherings. Dates span Tuesday through Friday with 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. sessions, including DAR, Pythian Sisters, OES, Beta Sigma Phi, and various church and women’s groups at churches, Masonic Temple, and union halls.
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YWCA
Missionary Society
U. P. Church
United Presbyterian Home
Pythian Sisters
Dar
M. J. Cruise
Kate Duncan Smith School
Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth Oes
Masonic Temple
Joe McGraw
Harmony Club
Paul Mayer
Department of Public Affairs I
C. Phil Weldin
W. L. Gates
Merry Makers Club
Richard Scott
Charles R. Wilson
Howard Hoyle
John Waters
Department of Public Affairs
C. F. Letts Braden Club
Latimer Davis
Three Guests Attend Dessert at Dupuis
Mrs. W. B. Dupuis entertained 13 members and three Priscilla club guests at a 1 15 o'clock dessert at her home. Mrs. Ed Sullivan assisted. Guests included Mrs. Lester Orr Mrs. Hugo Lensch and Mrs. A W Yard. After lunch a brief meeting followed by contests. Mrs. Hugh Hall spoke of her Hawaii trip. next meeting with Mrs. L M Eicher.
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W. B. Dupuis
Priscilla Club
Ed Sullivan
Lester Orr
Hugo Lensch
A. W Yard
Hugh Hall
Hawaii
Littrel Golden Anniversary Observed in Riverside
Mr and Mrs Samuel W Littrel of Riverside celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on January 25 with a family dinner. Married in 1899 at Mr Littrels Letts home they formerly farmed before retirement. They have 27 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren with relatives across Iowa and nearby states.
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Riverside
Samuel W. Littrel
Knights of Columbus Hold Annual Game Supper
Members gathered last Thursday at the VFW hall for their annual game supper. Edward Lukovsky acted as toastmaster and attorney Will Jackson of Iowa City delivered the principal address, with short remarks from Rev. H. J. Corcoran and attorneys Louis Kehoe and Leo Marie. Rabbits were prepared by Mrs. Earl Redlinger and Mrs. Ray Redlinger, while coffee was served by Mrs. Joe Barnes and Mrs. Hubert Redlinger.
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Knights of Columbus
VFW
Edward Lukovsky
Will Jackson
Iowa City
H. J. Corcoran
Louis Kehoe
Leo Marie
Earl Redlinger
Ray Redlinger
Lukovsky
Joe Barnes
Hubert Redlinger
Woman Dies After Car Hits Train at Jefferson Crossing
Mrs. Mary E. Wilkens, 48, of Jefferson, was killed when her car drove onto a crossing and into the City of Portland streamliner northbound at Jefferson. Witnesses said she did not see the approaching train while watching a switch engine.
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Jefferson
Mary E. Wilkens
Northwestern Railway
Portland
Knot Holes Weaken Wood Less Than Tightly Intergrown Knots
A knot hole reduces wood strength as fibers around it run at right angles to the tree’s grain yielding little support. The lesser distortion around a knot hole offsets its inherent weakness compared with intergrown knots.
Electrical makers claim small motors exceed 150 parts
Electrical manufacturers assert that the average small motor contains more than 150 distinct components, highlighting complexity in compact machinery. They emphasize the challenge of design, assembly, and reliability in miniature electric motors.
Past Matron's Club Pot Luck Dinner at Masonic Temple
A 6:36 p.m. pot luck family dinner hosted by the Past Matron's club at the Masonic Temple.
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Masonic Temple
Jean Miller Weds E Wagler in Keota
Jean Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs J Lloyd Miller of Keota and Elmer H Wagler son of Mr and Mrs John S Wagler of Wayland were married at 2 pm last Wednesday at the bride’s parents home Rev Hugh Williams officiated in a double ring ceremony in front of immediate family A informal reception followed The bride teaches in Wayland schools and the groom is a farmer stationed at Mt Peasant after a short wedding trip they will reside on a farm near Mt Peasant
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Jean Miller
J. Lloyd Miller
Keota
Elmer H. Wagler
John S. Wagler
Wayland
Hugh Williams
Wayland School
Wagler
Mt. Peasant
Ainsworth Sewing Club Meets at Gene Stephens Home
Mrs. Gene Stephens hosted twelve members of the Ainsworth Sewing Club Tuesday afternoon. The group spent the time mending and doing needlework and the hostess served refreshments.
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Gene Stephens
Sewing Club
Moore Birthday Party Celebrates Mike’s Day
Mike Moore, son of Mr Richard Moore and Mrs, celebrated his birthday Sunday afternoon with a party attended by relatives and friends. The centerpiece was a birthday cake with two candles as refreshments were served.
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Mike
Richard Moore
Sunset Circle Club Meets at Spanglers
The January meeting of the Sunset Circle club was hosted by Mrs. Chester Spangler in Crawfordsville. Fifteen ladies attended with roll call of favorite parlor games. a $5 donation to the March of Dimes was approved. bingo provided entertainment. guests included Mrs. Clara Davies and Mrs. Erwen Graber. next meeting to be an all day event hosted by Mrs. Haydn Thomas.
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Sunset Circle Club
Chester Spangler
Crawfordsville
Clara Davies
Erwen Graber
Haydn Thomas
Four Girls Compete in DAR Contest Here
Norma Jean Wingler Barbara Swartzendruber Esther Bower and Edith Pseiser were chosen by their schools to enter the D A R Good Citizenship Pilgrimage contest. They will meet Friday at the Court House to write papers on an unannounced subject and the county winner advances to district and then state level in Des Moines March 30. The D A R will cover expenses and provide lodging meals and events with the state regent and chairmen.
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Norma Jean Wingler
Riverside
Barbara Swartzendruber
Wellman
Esther Bower
West Chester
Edith Pseiser
Ainsworth
Court House
Des Moines
D. A. R. State Society
Frederick E. Frisbee
National Society
Birthday Anniversaries Noted for Several Residents
A group of local residents celebrate birthdays today. George Charles Lord of Ainsworth reaches nine, Boyd Lytle Stephens turns seven, Jerry Richard Patterson is six, and Erma Joyce Kephart reaches ten. Also celebrating are IR. E. Shannon Roy Nelson Earl Smith Mrs. Lawrence Libe Mrs. W. E. Morgan Beverly Brown and Myra Jones.
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George Charles Lord of
Ainsworth
Boyd Lytle Stephens
Jerry Richard Patterson
Erma Joyce Kephart
IR. E. Shannon
Roy Nelson
Earl Smith
Lawrence Libe
W. E. Morgan
Beverly Brown
Myra Jones
National D A R qualifications spell out core traits
The text lists D A R qualities such as dependability honesty punctuality service leadership patriotism and unselfish loyalty. It notes girls will write papers in the court room at the courthouse with L B Krabill county superintendent in charge.
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L. B. Krabill
Erma Jean Cooper to Marry Wilbur Moore Soon
Mr and Mrs Floyd Cooper of Lone Tree announce the engagement of their daughter Erma Jean to Wilbur Moore son of Mrs Will Embree of Carthage Til Miss Cooper a graduate of Paris academy Cedar Rapids is employed at Ann's Beauty salon The couple plan to marry soon.
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Floyd Cooper
Lone Tree
Erma Jean
Wilbur Moore
Will Embree
Carthage Til
Peanuts India Tops as World's Largest Peanut Producer
Peanuts India leads global peanut production becoming the largest producer, shaping market dynamics and export potential. The company's scale underscores India's pivotal role in the legume industry and supply chains worldwide.
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India
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East
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Osincup Drug
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