Local News Briefs and Community Notes
Ann's Beauty Salon closes through Friday February 14. Mr and Mrs Wayne Testroet announce the birth of a daughter at Mercy hospital weighing six pounds two ounces. Theola Adams formerly of Roberta Beauty Shop is connected. Miss Ofelt travels to Fulton Missouri for a weekend visit and junior prom. Child portrait special at Bert Studio four poses in one panel for 375. Chas 8 Thomas invites visitors at C B Q Yards and office area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Testroet
Peoria
Ill
Mercy Hospital
Bert Studio
Health Unit Weekly Schedule Highlights
Health unit activities for the week of February 10 include a Thursday session from 1 15 to 3 45 P M a child health conference in the office and a Friday X ray conference from 1 00 to 4 90 P M in Dr Boice s office.
Youth Week at Baptist church highlights Sunday service
The schedule lists Baptist Sunday School at 9 45 Morning worship 10 45 Youth Fellowship 6 15 and a Union service at the Methodist church 7 30 with midweek prayer Wednesday Choir practice at 7 00 and prayer at 8 00 A quarterly business meeting and Youth Week activities feature a Sunday morning worship led by the young people The service includes preludes prayers solos scripture and the sermon Youth and the Church delivered by Stanley Wallace with music by the Larson Quintet and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Baptist
Sundy School
Baptist Youth Fellowship
The
Methodist Church
Men’s Brotherhood
Jerusalem
Re Larson
Jess
MTN
Ep Eee Edwards
Paul Thayer
John McGaffey
Catherine Little
Rosamond Sojka
Lucille Votruba
Charles Dawson
Shadows
Stoughton Solo
Babcoe
Demons Fall to Burlington 41 35 in Second Half Letdown
Washington Demons built an 18 11 halftime lead against Burlington but collapsed in the third quarter. Burlington key players Vennard Hendricks and Grayhounds punished errant passes as the Demons misfired on layups and shooting. Final score 41 35 with Bob Nolan and Dick Paul scoring late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Washington High School Demons
Grayhounds
Demons
Washington
Bill Kelsey
Kelsey Marshall
Vacha
Stewart
Vennard
Hendricks
Bob Nonnan
Dick Paul
Burlington dominates sophomore freshman game with strong shooting
Burlington won the game 47 to 25 led by Wachuska the forward who made nine field goals and 206 points. The team used a height advantage and displayed smooth floor play as the box score notes Burlington (47) and the tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Wachuska
Burlinton
Buwlington
Clergy and Music Leader Named in Local Notices
Organist and choir director Mrs. Charles Murdock and Paul K. Wells named as pastor in local church announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Murdock
Paul K. Wells
Hospital Admissions and Birth Announcement
At the Hospital John Arthur 205 East 7th was admitted yesterday as a medical patient. Wm C Robertson Brighton admitted this morning as a surgical patient. Mr and Mrs Howard Ball Crawfordsville are parents of a son born at 2 44 this morning. Mrs Gera Crumpacker 415 East Third admitted medical patient this morning. Kenneth Spanier Richland dismissed this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arthur
East 7Th
Wm. C. Robertson
Brighton
Howard Ball
Crawfordsville
Gera Crumpacker
East Third
Kenneth Spanier
Richland
Ottumwa and Muscatine Win in Little Six Play
Ottumwa defeats Fairfield 46 to 25 and Muscatine beats Mr. Pleasant 42 to 13. Both Ottumwa and Muscatine lead the conference with one loss while Burlington and Fairfield move into a tie for third after Washington’s and Fairfield’s results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Muscatine
Mr. Pleasant
Burlington
Washington
Wayland Team Holds Dinner Theater Outing After Game Canceled
Wayland high school basketball players, coaches, managers, and cheerleaders went to Washington for a dinner and theater party after a weather cancels the Wayland versus University High game. Don Wyse starred on the squad. The group, led by H L Wyse, attended a fish dinner at The Pines and the State theater show. Wayland has an outstanding season with 20 wins and two losses under Coach Gil Schantz, having won the Henry County tournament and the Tri county league title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland High School
University High of
Iowa City
Wayland
Washington
H. L. Wyse
Don Wyse
Wyse
Roy Mullenax
Gil Schantz
the Pines
Schant
West Chester Williamsburg Game Canceled by Weather
West Chester and Williamsburg basketball game scheduled for Friday night was canceled due to weather. Superintendent J L Calkins stated other league games were also not played and will be rescheduled later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Trial of Mrs Dixon Adjourned Over Weekend Hearings
In Des Moines the trial of Opal Dixon charged with entering a bank to rob adjourned to Monday. An all-woman jury heard testimony from four state witnesses including bank tellers who identified Dixon as the woman who entered the Des Moines Bank and Trust and threatened to blow it up if money was not given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Feb. S
Opal Dixon
R. C. Cisco
John Ginsberg
Margaret Anderson
Ann Conway
Des Moines Bank and Trust Co
Buckwalter and Angel Win Bouts At VFW Wrestling Night
The Angel headlined the Legion room show beating Curtiss Nack of Wisconsin in three falls with a body slam leg lock and arm lock. Buckwalter pinned Tony Wyrostek in 22 minutes. Hal Williams fought Jimmy Bear in a 16 minute match. Stanley Karoli vs Bull Doehring and Bear to be announced future bouts. Alex Fidler refereed. Harold Kerr announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel
Legion Room
Curtiss Nack
Wisconsin
Nack
Hal Williams
Bear
Washington
Jimmy Bear
Jimmy
Buckwalter
Marvin Buckwalter
Tony Wyrostek
Indiana
Tony
Buck
Wyrostek
Bueckwalter
the Legion
Doehring
Stanley Karoli
Bull Doehring
Alex Fidler
Cedar Rapids
Harold Kerr
VFW
Prominent Couples Secure Marriage Licenses
Virgil K. Hering of Crawfordsville and Mary E. Gardner of Ainsworth obtained a license at the courthouse yesterday. Also issued were licenses to E Horning of Washington and Mary Beer of Wellman, and Cecil D. Keigan and Kathryn L. Brown of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil K. Hering
Crawfordsville
Mary E. Gardner
Ainsworth
Court House
E. Horning
Washington
Mary Beer
Wellman
Cecil D. Keigan
Kathryn L. Brown
Des Moines
Des Moines Bank Robbery Allegation Ties to St Louis Theft
The state contends beyond a reasonable doubt that an attractive brunette admitted robbing a Des Moines bank of nearly $3 000 and stealing 582 from the United Bank and Trust Co in St Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United Bank and Trust Co
St. Louis
Pink and blue shower honors Mrs. Max Huston at home
Mrs. Max Huston was guest of honor at a pink and blue shower February 5 hosted by Mrs. Orval Werner with co host Mrs. Clayton Lintz. Games and tray blue and pink refreshments featured. prizes went to Mrs. Paul Huston Mrs. Harold Huston and Mrs Hollis Metzger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Huston
Orval Werner
Paul Huston
Harold Huston
Hollis Metzer
Clayton Lintz
Harry Thomas
Orrin Kepper
Page
Irene McDowe
Ronnie
Guy Huston
Rex Beauchamp
Jerry
Hollis Metzger
Elaine
Walker Evan
Forrest Evan
Lou Enke
Dean Crawford
Mary Paisley
Lintz
Werner
White Way Club Met With Mrs Evans In February
The White Way club met with Mrs. George Evans on February 5 with 13 members present. Vice president Anna Crayne presided and the group voted $2 to the infantile paralysis fund. Hostess entertainment and visiting filled the afternoon, with refreshments served. The next meeting is set for February 25 hosted by Olive and Edith Munro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Club
George Evans
Anna Crayne
Olive
Edith Munro
Production Credit Association to Be Home Owned Soon
Mt Pleasant Iowa February 8 1947 The Production Credit association for southeast Iowa held its thirteenth annual meeting with 250 members and guests present Despite rain ice and snow the group voted unanimously to switch to complete member ownership by purchasing additional stock replacing the stock owned by the Production Corporation of Omaha The change aims to provide farmers with dependable credit at a reasonable rate and end government subsidy The Southeast Iowa district includes Washington Jefferson Lee Des Moines Louisa Van Buren and Henry Counties Ray Wielson secretary treasurer reported record growth in 1946 Herb Plambeck farm editor of Radio Station WHO spoke at the program and reception
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Production Credit Association For
Iowa
Mount Pleasant
Production Corporation of
Omaha
Washington
Jefferson, Lee
Des Moines
Louisa
van Buren
Henry
Ray Wielson
Herb Plambeck
Radio Station
WHO
St Rita Circle February Meeting Postponed
Announcement states the February meeting of St. Rita Circle has been postponed. No new date is provided in the readable text. Corporate or organizational identifiers are not indicated beyond the group name. The note is brief and lacks detailed scheduling information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rita
Honor Mrs Smart At Carson Shower
Mrs Robert Carson and Mrs Tom Carson hosted a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs William Smars at the Tom Carson home on East Jefferson Street. Fourteen guests attended the event with gifts arranged around a large valentine heart centerpiece featuring the bride and groom. Letha Plowman crafted the centerpiece and two course refreshments followed the valentine motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carson
Tom Carson
William Smars
Tom. Carson
East Jefferson Street
Letha Plowman
Church Society Holds Cooperative Supper in February
The Nazarene missionary society met Wednesday for February sessions led by Mrs. Ralph Lytle. After the program a cooperative supper followed to honor Rev. and Mrs. Gray who are leaving soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Society
The
Nazarene Missionary Society
Ralph Lytle
Mrs. Gray
Vote Favorably on One Women's Group For Presbyterians
A meeting of the Ladies Aid of the First Presbyterian Church drew 21 members amid poor weather. President Mrs William Glassburne led, with devotionals by Mrs Donald Whitlock on Christians toward Jews. The key action was approving a new constitution uniting women under the Women's Service Guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of Society of the First Presbyterian Church
William Glassburne
Donald Whitlock
Harvey Davis
Women’s Service Guild
Breen sale noted by Valley residents and lunches served
The Valley community reports strong turnout at the Breen sale on January 28 with the Valley Aid serving lunch and adding to the treasury. Local visits and illnesses are mentioned along with a closing out sale by Ben Brower on February 11. Sympathy is extended to the Grinier family on the death of Grandma Grinier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeno Times
Valley
Valley Aid
Ben Carris
Francis Feltz
Geo. Klett
Omer Klett
Geo
Myrtle Frank
Cloyce Zieglowsky
Barbara Henry
Richland
Roxanna Alternbernd
Howard
Washington
Ben Brower
Ladies Aid
Will J. Grinier
Blave
Grandma Grinier
Clear Creek Shurch
Lily Feltz
Wendal Fuelter
Rubio
Sandy Hook Birthday Celebration at Indian Creek School
Thursday Charlotte Arnolds birthday prompted ice cream and cake for Indian Creek school pupils and teacher. She will take leave for her new home. Carl Jarvis Ralph Chorpening families and local residents joined Mr and Mrs Herbert Everett for supper at the Tucker home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
Charlotte
Social Calendar Highlights A Busy Week of Club Gatherings
A detailed list of community events awaits readers for the week. Potluck suppers at St James P T A and Alma Ti Holland Missionary Society. meetings of literature groups De Molay Bible Department and American Home sections. dinners at St Anthony and Pilotburg Ladies Aid. V F W Auxiliary sewing and Good Will Club sessions. a Sunshine Community Club family dinner and other gatherings at the Masonic Temple, Methodist church and public library locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Eileen Jeffery
Helen Caldwell
Tri-T
Richard McCleery
de Molay
Masonic Temple
Bible Department
Public Library
White Shrine
Warren Stewart
Alma
Holland Missionary Society
Bertha Ross
Dave McGaffey
Ann Judson
T. E. White
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
St. Anthony
Don Tibbetts
Marion
Methodist Church Co. D
Hall
Rosemary Club
John Cherry
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Lincoln P. T. A
Sun Shine Community Club
Henry Sutherland
Roll Cal
Just Us Club
W. Easter
Good Will Club
Charles Nicola
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
John Ritten- Louse
Carl Jarrard
Pilotburg Ladies Aid
Carl T. Anderson
Lincoln
Washington
Thomas Edison
Community Notes From The Chorpening Household
Chorpening hosted guests including Earl Chorpening for a Wednesday chili supper. Fairfield callers Friday included Mrs. Tucker Mrs. Ralph Chorpening Mrs. Herbert Everett Bob and Kathie. Ernest Arnold returns home from hospital. Local timber work continues with log cutting and fuel preparation. P. T. A. gathering planned with Mrs. Ervin Simmering and others. Mrs. Farrier ill and advised rest. Ruth Tucker spent the weekend at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Tucker
Ralph Chorpening
Herbert Everett Bob
Kathie
Fairfield
Ernest Arnold
Grandma Minearts
Ervin Simmering
Herbert Everett
Hollis Lauderdate
Lyle Bower
C. E. Farrier
A. M. E. Sunday Service at Shorter Chapel
February 9 reg ular service day at Shorterchapel A. M. E. Church 517 South Avenue C. Morning worship begins at 11 a m with pastor Rev. Thomas W. Hightower delivering the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorterchapel A. M. E F
South Avenue C
Thomas W. Hightower
Engagement announced for Jane Ann Edmondson and George Mangold
Mr. and Mrs. FE. L. Edmondson of Brighton announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Ann to George Kent Mangold son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Mangold of Washington The wedding will be in the early summer Both Miss Edmondson and Mr. Mangold attend the State University of Iowa at Iowa City The rest of the text covers Rebekah lodge meetings and committee appointments with no further engagement details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. L. Edmondson
Brighton
Jane Ann
George Kent Mangold
G. H. Mangold
Washington
Miss Edmondson
Mr. Mangold
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Ella Miller
Noble Grand
Rebekah Lodge
I. 0. C. FP. Hall
Winifred Stanley to Wed Albert Charles Foster
Mr and Mrs Albert Stanley announce the marriage of their daughter Winifred Stanley to Albert Charles Foster on Tuesday afternoon February 4 in Hope Rhode Island. The couple will reside in Providence Rhode Island where Foster will attend Brown University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stanley
Winifred Stanley
Albert Charles Foster
Hope
Rhode Island
Providence
R. I
Foster
Brown University
Birthday and Anniversary Notices Span Local Families
Community members mark milestones with weddings and birthdays today and tomorrow. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. John May Mr. and Mrs. John Shebeck and several local families with ages from ten to eighteen and anniversaries from 10 to 53 years. The public is invited to a themed event titled The Two Ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John May
John Shebeck
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Valentine
Wolf’s Flower
Ann’s Beauty Salon
Ross Motor Co
Trevelyn White
R. J. Bloomquist
Wapello
Harold J. Crown
Presbyterian Church
Lois Ofelt
Fulton, Mo
Margaret McCall
Ann Tanner
William Wood College
Miss Ofelt
Thomas
Stanley Wallace
Allegretto
Watkins
Robert Nicola
Oscar Burham
Ewlington
Jere Hendricks
Penrose
Schulz
Morgana
Franklin
Kelley
Marshall
Noonan
Kelsey
Pauls
Earll
Eversman
Wright
Amen McBride
Tompkins
Menns
Buchanan
Treadway
Upten
Hargitt
Schmitt
Waggoner
Ess Carter
Kleese
Crandall
Lu Tanner
Hotle
Earil
U Mangold
Ramseyer
Havel
Progres
Production Credit Association
Mrs. Smart
Carson Shower
St. James P. T. A
K. C. Hall
Chorpening
Alice
Earl Chorpening
George Andersen, Jr
Mineart
Ruth Tucker
Edmondson
Mangold
Lester Laubaugh
Fred Kephart
Clarence Brinning
Frank Embree
Andy Polis
Raymond Kephart
Paul Deimerly
Wayne Marston
Fred Wagner
Erma Dalton
Susie Hopping
Carol Smith
Letha Peters
Alma Chamberlin
Gene Wehr
Matt Wehr
George Amlong
William
Capt
R. G. Amlong
W. 4. Masson
Elizabeth Dawson
Mary Cherwinker
C. W. Gray
Royal Robertson
Albert Simpson Ezra Smith
Richard L. Stephens
Will Augustine
Ernest Smith
W. D. Hesseltine
Perry Reinier
Harry Haney
E. H. Messer
EF. L. Stewart
Lawrence Barth
Will Barth
Maynard Mineer
Janet Duree Mineer
Mrs. Maynard
Barbara Crossett
Roy Crossett
Carl HaVel
Bobby Marek
Charles Marek
John Leonard Alliman
Lester Alliman
Stringtown
J. A. Pence
David Wittmer
C. G. Schmoeller
Lloyd Foster
William Graf
Howard McBride
Paul Mast
Noble
Ray Whisler
Walter Wilson
Wellston
Joseph Schulze
Riverside
John Wagner
Louie Marston
Floyd Marston
Sage
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