Local social notes and business updates from Ottumwa area
Merle Simpson returns from Buffalo and visits in Detroit with the Barnes and Willits families. J C Penney opens in Highland Park. Lex Lu Harkness arrives from Bemidji for a visit with J G Stewart. Ford V-8 priced at 770 dollars delivered to Washington Iowa. Birthday cake for L C Willits at Coffee Club. Goodyear’s Bill Wayne elected president with Dean Duncan as VP. Chicken pie supper at Baptist church 5 to 7 PM. John Tomlin visits Ottumwa on business. Dr P A Henders and Mrs Lindt visit friends. G E Fray available Feb 8. Donald and Karen Messer to move to Muscatine for Food City position. previously at Big Giant. Family to live at 212 Fast Fifth Street.
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Merle Simpson
Buffalo
N. Y
Stanley Simpson
Detroit Mich
D. F. Barnes
Mr. Simpson
Kes
Ford
Shrine
J. C. Penney
Hishland Park
L. C. Willits
Coffee Club
Bill Wayne
Goodyear Tire Company
Dean Duncan
Pioneer Drug Store
Donald Messer
Karen Kath-ryn
Muscatine
Messer
Food City
Big Giant
W. H. Messer
L. F. Harding
Fast Fifth Street
Hospital Notes Dismissals And Admissions In Wellston
Richard Kerrs Washington was discharged yesterday afternoon. Arnold Pringle Wellston was admitted last evening for treatment of a fractured left leg. Mrs Frank Gevock and baby daughter Joyce Ann were discharged this morning to their home on Washington route 4.
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Richard Kerrs Washington
Arnold Pringle
Wellston
Frank Gevock
Joyce Ann
Washington
Merchants Cancel Tonight Game At Y Field
Manager Bob Marshall announced the Washington Merchants game with West Branch at the Y is called off. Tomorrow night the Merchants host the Globe Trotters at the high school gym.
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Bob Marshall
Washington Merchants
West Branch
Merchants
Globe Trotters
Packwood High School Wins Big Over West Chester
Packwood defeated West Chester 60 to 18 on Chester court. Coach Fred Maasdam, formerly of Washington, led a strong Packwood squad that overcame missing West Chester regulars Cudceback and Moore. Mitchell scored 30 for Packwood, Bauer led Chester with 14. Packwood also won the second team game 21 to 23.
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Packwood
West Chester
Chester
Fred Maasdam
Washington
Cudceback
Moore
Mitchell
Bauer
Local Residents Move and Visit Across Towns
Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Bontrager moved to 220 Wear Fifth Street from 215 South Avenue C. Several visitors from Ainsworth Columbus Junction Wellman and Brighton were here yesterday. Carl Youngdall moved to an apartment in the George Clapper home. Merle McConahey left for Fondulac Wisconsin after attending the funeral of H. J. Glick. Stewart family and Mrs Carol Warford attended their aunt's funeral in Viola Illinois and will return tomorrow. H J Glick traveled to Davenport and then to Lee Summit Missouri for a two day visit before returning to Long Beach California.
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Mrs. Monroe Bontrager
Wear Fifth Street
South Avenue
Joe Utterback
Ainsworth
Lee Corton
Columbus Junction
Harold Ross
Minnie Jennings
Wellman
Sam Stephens
Murray McCreedy
J. N. Irwin
Brighton
A. S. Smith
New London
Carl Youngdall
George Clapper
Merle McConahey
Fondulac
Wis
H. J. Glick
J. W. Stewart
Carol Warford
Viola, Ill
Mr. Stewart
Davenport
Lee Summit
Harve Shannon
Long Beach
Calif
Demons Fall to Bloodhounds 35 28 on Prison City Court
Washington's Demons trailed Fort Madison 5 28 after a slow start and 18 team fouls marred the game. Bobby Lowe led with nine points while Darwin Vacha added eight before fouling out as Fort Madison built a bigger total with free throws and balanced scoring. Both teams pressed, but Washington will seek revenge in Friday's home rematch amid a season of shooting slumps and missed free throws.
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Washington
Fort Madison
Hull
Hibs
Gene Patterson
Demons
Darwin Vacha
Bloodhounds
Baffin Land
Darwin Vacna
Junior) Prebyl
Jim Jeffries
Kokjohn
Super
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Bruee Worrell
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Thompson
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Uv Rokiong
Ono
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Onca
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Prebyl
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Jeffries
Butler
Hill
Hibbs
Fouls Rule Wild Bloomfield Victory Over Washington JC
Bloomfield defeats Washington JC 68 to 34 after 45 fouls called and five Cardinals fouling out. Campbell leads Bloomfield with 21 points aided by John 20 and Fisher 10 while Norris brothers pace Washington with double digits early but fade late. Referee Tom Graham flagged heavy misconduct, leaving Bloomfield in control on their home court.
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Campbell
Bloomfield Lads
Lyle John
Lloyd Fisher
Harrison Mee- Vey
Norval
Ellis Finke
Don Morrison
Milo Steele
Charlie Thrapp
Losine Lioya
Fisher
Harrison McVey
Bloomfield
Aeoc Ome
Sacs
McMickie
Washington
Norv Norris
Gisepe Medeperen Lh
Norb
Norris
Yeahseekee Se
M. Steele
Steele
Thies
Finke
Crist
Morrison
Norbert Norris
Norval Norris
Thrapp
John
Wisher
McVey
Tom Graham
Ottumwa
Lemon juice remedy touted for rheumatic pain relief
Advert reads a home recipe using Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice to relieve rheumatic and neuritis pain. Claims quick results within 48 hours with a money back guarantee and druggist availability through Phil Drug Stores.
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Phil- Drug
Lips & Hebner Drug Store
Annual meeting of Gre idale Telephone Co
Annual meeting to be held in the basement of United Presbyterian church on Tuesday February 11 at 1 PM. Members urged to attend. quorum and reporting expected.
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Gre@idale Telephone Co
U. P. Church
Marriage License Granted to Roy Johnson and Geraldine Robertson
Roy Herbert Johnson of Well man and Geraldine Lucille Robertson of Keota obtained a marriage license here yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Lewis of Des Moines and their children, Tommy and Sharon, are visiting for a few days at the home of Mrs. Lewis' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Herbert Johnson
Wellman
Geraldine Lucille Robertson
Keota
Howard C. Lewis
Des Moines
Tommy
Sharon
Lewis
Harry Crone
Iowa House Approves Industrial and Defense Commission Bill
Des Moines Feb 5 The Iowa House voted 100 to 0 to create an Iowa industrial and defense commission and a legislative interim committee on national defense coordination. An identical Senate bill was expected. The 15 member commission would replace the governor appointed industrial defense group. Rep Herman Walter noted the interim committee would provide legislative oversight.
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Des Moines
Ilowa House
Iowa Industrial and Defense Commission
Senate
Wilson
Herman Walter
Council Bluff
College Men at County Meeting Report
College men from Iowa State College in Ames were speakers at an all day swine meeting in Columbus Junction. The event was organized with local educators and agencies. Multiple local notices follow including a deputy sheriff appointment and visit recaps.
Brighton Man Dies from Heart Attack
Lawrence Hyzer aged 57 died at his Brighton home yesterday after a heart attack. He had been in usual health. The funeral time awaits his daughter’s arrival from California. Services and burial will be in Richland, his former home. He moved to Brighton 27 years ago with the tomato canning plant, married Belle Morgan in 1906, and is survived by his wife, daughter Viola Peterson of Long Beach, California, his mother, two brothers Fred and Clarence, and sister Mrs. Clara Howard.
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Brighton
Lawrence Hyzer
California
Richland
Mr. Hyzer
Belle Morgan
Viola Peterson
Long Beach
Calif
H. A. Hyzer
Fred
Clarence
Rnbio
Clara Howard
Nodaway
House Debate Corn Tax Exemption Plans
In Des Moines the Iowa house debated exempting sealed corn from property taxes after passing a bill to form an industrial defense commission. Democrat George H. Keeney proposed permanent farm crop tax exemption while Republican David A. Dancer pressed retroactivity to include 1938 and 1939 crops.
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Des Moines
U.P
House
Iowa Industrial Defense Commission
George H. Keeney
David A. Dancer
Lamont
Young swimmer nets 27 mile Mississippi feat
Seven year old Sonny Kole of Edwardsville Illinois completed a 27 mile swim down the Mississippi River, demonstrating notable endurance for a youth athlete.
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Weismaeller
Sonny Kole
Edwardsville
Mississippi River
Wayland Widows Keep Own Homes
In Wayland six two widows live in their own homes with seven others cared for in different homes. Local births and property moves noted include Mark Elwood Schantz born February 3 in Cedar Falls, Larry Everett’s son born January 31, and Joe Reschley buying Mary A. Roth property with move planned March 1. Local social life spans visits, showers, hospital news, and family milestones across town.
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Wayland
C. K. Shantz
Cedar Falls
Mark Elwood
Gilbert Schantz
Levi Roth
Alan
Dave Meyer
Larry Everette
Everette Westen
Roth
Joe Reschley
Mary A. Roth
Noble
Johnson Warns Farmers on Corn Acreage to Stabilize Prices
DES MOINES February 5 UP Francis Johnson president of the Iowa farm bureau warned farmers they face a serious drop in corn and other prices unless there is absolute control of corn acreage He urged cooperation in the national farm program Plant up to allotments to avert low prices and noted the issue affects livestock and wheat farmers as well He said agriculture is prepared for defense demands and can meet food needs as surpluses are reduced and production capacity remains ready.
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Des Moines
Francis Johnson
Iowa Farm Bureau
Johnson
National Farm Program
Farm Bureau
Meeks 71 Dies in California Sister of McCreedy Family
Mrs Elizabeth C C Meeks died in Oakland California January 28 at age 71 She was sister of J R McCreedy of Hakin s and William G McCreedy of Riverside The private funeral was January 29 at Chapel of Chimes Oakland burial at San Raphael cemetery She was daughter of Joseph MecCreedy Survived by Jack C Meeks Clara M Worsley Evelyn M Tratner Milo L Meeks and three brothers Ed McCreedy of New Lexington Ohio, and the two listed siblings.
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Elizabeth CC. Meeks
J. R. McCreedy
Hakins
William G. McCreedy
Riverside
Oakland
Calif
Chapel of Chimes
San Raphael Cemetery
Meeks
Joseph MecCreedy
Jack C.meeks
Clara M Worsley
Evelyn M. Tratner
Milo L. Meeks
Ed McCreedy
New Lexington
Ohio
Williams Funeral Services Held for Harvey J. Williams
Funeral services for Harvey John Williams were held yesterday afternoon at L. A. Jones funeral home conducted by Dr Keagy of the Methodist church. Pallbearers were four of Mr. Williams's grandsons. Burial was in Columbus City.
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Harvey John Williams
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
R. ©. Keagy
Methodist Church
Mr. Williams
Columbus City
Hereford cattle fetch near forty thousand at Iowa sale
At the Iowa Hereford association sale held at the state fair grounds nearly 40 000 dollars was paid for 227 head of Hereford cattle. Walter W Fhorpe of Britton South Dakota paid 1000 dollars for the champion bull consigned by C A Meyer and Sons of Bellevue. A L Lewis of Pueblo Colorado paid 925 dollars for a pull consigned by the same breeder. Top female consigned by Ed Wiese and Son of Manning sold for 500 dollars to Harry C Pearson of Ackworth Iowa who recently bought a farm in Warren county after living in California.
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Des Moines
Iowa Hereford Association
Walter W.fhorpe
Britton
South Dakota
Ed Wiese
Manning
Harry C. Pearson
Acklworth
Warren County
Iowa
California
Is Epilepsy Inherited What Causes It
A pamphlet from the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York offers opinions of leading doctors on epilepsy including its inheritance and causes. Free to readers who write for the booklet while supplies last.
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Fifth Ave
New York
N. Y
Dept
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