Opera star Lauritz Melchior toes the stage on cue
In a light column the writer recalls Lauritz Melchior stubbing his toe in the first act yet not breaking his composure as he hit the high note on stage. The piece glances at royal fashion and travels, mentioning Elizabeth and Marty, and notes Life magazine’s Bubble Gun feature in McAllen Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauritz Melchior
New York
Life Magazine
Andrew Paris
King
McAllen
Texas
Mexico
Evaleene Kruger
Clyde Pratts
Neuritis Pain Relief Promises From RHU-AID Formula
A local middle aged woman reports three years of neuritic pain and says her condition improved after using RHU-AID, a liquid compound touted to address rheumatic and neuritic aches. The ad claims three active ingredients work to reach the pain cause and urges readers to buy at area drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhuaid
Washington
Husbands as P E O guests at annual B I L dinner
Chapter J P E O members and their husbands gathered for the annual B I L dinner at the Y community room. Mrs. David P Livingston welcomed attendees and read a poem about husbands. Entertainment featured a Valentine theme with songs, a skit, and a grapefruit exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David P. Livingston
Eva Denny
Frank L. Wilson
George Rudiger
George Freshwaters
John Lenmon
Ben Robbins
Tom Sawyer
James Russell Lowell
Abraham Lincoln
Ann Rutledge
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Helen Stone
Valentine
Miss Stone
J. C. Stone
E. D. Morrison, Jr
Roger Sherman
Milo Sorden
Freshwaters
Dave Livingston
Dick McCleery
al Terrell
D. Morrisson, Jr
Ralph Shannon
T. L. Brookhart
Community Event Includes Singing And Decorations
Milo Sorden led community singing and a February ninth born requirement to surrender certain romance highlights. Committee on decorations included Mrs. W. A. Erbe, Mrs. Carl Guther and Mrs. H. A. Stephens. Program arranged by Mrs. George Rudiger, Mrs. John Lemmon, and Mrs. George Freshwaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Sorden
W. A. Erbe
Carl Guther
H. A. Stephens
George Rudiger
John Lemmon
George Freshwaters
Box Supper at No 4 Schoolhouse Provescrowd despite Weather
About 40 friends attended a box supper at No 4 Schoolhouse on Tuesday night despite severe weather. Auctioneer Ralph Kleese sparked merriment as youngsters bid their own boxes. Prizes were awarded for games and contests overseen by Mrs Bill Crayne and Mrs Ralph Kleese. over $36 was raised for school improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kleese
Mulc
Bill Crayne
Ainsworth O E 8 Plans School Instruction Meeting
At the regular meeting of Ainsworth chapter 392 of the Order of Eastern Star plans were made for a school of instruction to be held Tuesday Feb 18 at 9 30 am with a luncheon at 1 00 pm and an evening session at 8 00 pm Reservations for the luncheon should be made with secretary Mrs Myrtle Thoma by Feb 12 Instructor will be Mrs Dorothy Rankin of Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Order of Eastern Star
Myrtle Thoma
Leb
Dorothy Rankin
Iowa City
Refreshments Served by Local Ladies
On March 11 refreshments were served by Mrs. Edith Richards, Mary O'Con nor, and Edna Hunt, contributing to a community gathering.
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Edith Richards
Mary O'Connor
Edna Hunt
Organize Auxiliary Group at Ainsworth
Mrs EF E Ward and Mrs Fred Downing helped organize the Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary Tuesday night. Officers elected include President Editi Richards, Vice Presidents Norma Clegg and ary Townsend, Secretary Hazel Hunt, Treasurer Lillian Simpson, Chaplain Mary O Connor, Historian Edna Hunt, Sergeant at Arms Correne Edmondson. First meeting will follow the membership drive.
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EF. E. Ward
Fred Downing
Ainsworth
P E O Holds Afternoon Meeting With Mrs Haight
Chapter J P E O met yesterday afternoon with Mrs R J Haight presiding. The president conducted the business meeting. Because of the B I L party in the evening there was no program. The hostess served refreshments.
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R. J. Haight
Walnut Personals (By Mrs. Carl Nelson)
Shirley Drish returned home Sunday after visiting her grandparents at Keota. Mrs Lyle Wilson and Mrs Martin Wilson visited the Marion Robertson home Sunday afternoon. Mrs Carl Nerz and Dorothy ...
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Carl Nelson
Walnut
Shirley Drish
Keota
Lyle Wilson
Martin Wilson
Marion Roberston
Walnut school grades prepare tests at Brighton
Friday afternoon events include Sandra Kay visiting the John Kurtz home and Gary’s birthday honored at the Melvin Schincker residence. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Blaine moved from Keota to the Eberle place last Wednesday. Ed Nelson and Carl aided Ed Kauffman’s move Tuesday. Chas McKay helped Alvin Hesseltine butcher Saturday. Carl Nelson and Roscoe White hosted visitors in Fairfield and their card club Saturday night.
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Sandra Kay
John Kurtz
Lewis Blaine
Keota
Eberle Place
Ed Nelson
Carl Nelson
Ed Kauffman
Chas McKay
Alvin Hesseltine
Hume
Walnut School
Brighton
Evertte Lewis
Melvin Schincker
Gary
Fairfield
Care for nylon fabrics in laundering
The article advises washing nylon in lukewarm water with mild soap. Squeeze suds through fabric and rinse without wringing. Roll in a Turkish towel to absorb moisture, then hang to dry. Nylon wrinkles little and may need only slight smoothing. some garments require no ironing.
Keo ta welcomes a daughter at hospital
Mr and Mrs Leo Kiefer become parents to a baby girl born at 11 21 this morning at the local hospital. The new arrival adds joy to the Keifer household with the child’s entry marking a family milestone.
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Leo Kiefer
Keota
Local spring fashions and travel notices
Local notices highlight spring styles from E. M. Bridges & Co with dresses suits and coats. Mrs Harry L Miller and son Bill Ewing plan to return to Jefferson City Mo by auto after visiting Washington relatives. Several graduation trips and visits to family and friends are noted along with regional ads and oats from Clinton Indiana Grown.
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Harry L. Miller
Bill Ewing
Jefferson City
Washington
Express
E. M. Bridges & Co
Evening Bridge Club Hosts Night in Riverside
Mr. and Mrs. Clement Mottet hosted the Riverside evening bridge gathering with four tables of play. Prizes went to Mrs. Fred Kron and Roy G. Green. refreshments followed. Guests included Joseph P. Quinn and the Knebels, with plans for the next meeting. Miss Betty Meade to wed Leslie Milder February 18 in Cosgrove.
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Riverside
Clement Mottet
Joseph P. Quinn
Cedar Rapi
John Jeakson
Fred Kron
Roy G. Green
William H. Cress
North Knebel
Iowa City
Gerald Cress
Paul Knebel
John R. Veggy
Fre l Kron
Harold R. Cress
John R. Yessy
Herman Heitzman
Joleen
Edward Hart
Tiffin
Betty Meade
Leslie Milder
St. Peter's Church
Cosgrove
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Columbia
Republic Picture
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Ing
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Marty
Sarah Pollock
California
Sarah
Amon
Arizona
Mittle Poole
News Week
Margaret Rose
CaninDry
Ken Curtis
Joan Barton
Guy Kibbee
Robert Stevens
the Hoosier
HOT Shots
Ethel Grecian
Matinee
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Los Angeles
Elizabeth Short
Black Dahlia
Ft. Dix
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Miss Short
International
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Albert Dekker
Ava Gardner
Edmond O'Brien
Star Sunday
Pidgeon
Allyson the
Secret Heart
Lionel Barrymore
Robert Sterling
Ainsworth O.E
P.E.O
Carl Nerz
Dorothy
Roscoe White
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Lemley & Yard
Bob Mcfarlane
Yard
McFarlane
Insurance Agency
Washington Lumber & Fuel CO
Pioneer Yard
Lowe Bros. Paint
Jim White
Ross Motor Co
Lori Mace
State University of Iowa
Iowa Southern Utilities
Lewis Anderson
Beverly
Lansing
Gilead College
Doris
Marion Monro
Alma Ignarelli
J. P. Dempsey
Marshalltown
Dr. Livesay
Maurice Putman
Micheal of
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Clinton
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Washington Oil Co
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