Monument Builders of Iowa convenes in Des Moines
S W Kaster returned from Des Moines where he attended a two day Monument Builders of Iowa convention at Hotel Ft. Des Moines. Kaster is manager of the Iowa Memorial company office in Washington. In Penneys a new foundation department balcony was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Kaster
Des Moines
Monument Builders of Iowa
Ft. Des Moines
Mr. Kaster
Iowa Memorial Company
Washington
Birth at Hospital for Slabaugh Family in Iowa City
Mr and Mrs Andy Slabaugh of Iowa City Route 3 welcome a daughter born at 9 00 am. Miss Oletta Wyse and Mr Pleasant admitted for surgery today. John Simmering and Ains worth dismissed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Slabaugh
Iowa City
Oletta Wyse
Mr. Pleasant
Surgical
John Simmering
Ainsworth
World Day of Prayer services across churches
The World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday February 13 at 2:00 PM in multiple churches. A joint service will be held at the West Chester Federated church with both Methodist and Federated congregations and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Christian Church
West Chester
Honor Mrs Longwell at Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Harold Kauffman hosted a six o clock dinner in Wayland to honor Mrs Laura Longwell mother of Mrs Kauffman on her birthday. Also present were Mr and Mrs Frank Longwell Pat Mr and Mrs Joe Lang Joan and Don Siegel with cake ice cream and Javely gifts for the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Harold Kauffman
Entertai n Husbands at Wayland Club Potluck
Local chapter J of T T T entertained their husbands and guests at a school house potluck supper on Friday evening. Valentine themed decorations and games Bingo and pinochle provided the evening's entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Birthday Dinner at Mel Haberman Home
Wayland observers recount a birthday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Mel Haberman. The celebration marked the birthdays of Mel Haberman February 4, Mrs. Haberman February 5, William Williams February 6, and Bobbie Ann Haberman turning five February 11, joined by relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Haberman
Wayland
Bobbie Ann
William Brooks
Habermans
H. €. Brooks
John Thurman
Ft. Madison
Irvin Boshart
Mr. Haberman
Williams
Canned Storage and Jar Care Tips
Canned foods store best in a cool dry closet or storeroom. Glass jars should be kept away from light to prevent fading.
Surge in U S Dentists Graduated After War Pace
A total of 2666 new dentists graduated in the United States last year, about 50 percent above the prewar average as dental schools speeded up during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Comets Rally to Defeat Cardinals in Tight Clash
The Sport Shop Comets overcome a two point opening deficit in the final quarter to beat the junior college Cardinals 53 to 44 on the high school court. McFarland scores 18 for the Comets with Harper adding 15 as Noonan Schmitt lead Cardinals with 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinals
Harper
Comets
Cardinal
McFarland
Noonan
Schmitt
Arnold
Lincoln Cagers Beat Stewart Five In Fourth Straight Win
Lincoln sixth graders led by Eddie Winga and Don Hayes defeated Stewart for the fourth time this season on the high school court. Coached by Bertha Ross, Lincoln clinched the traveling trophy by ensuring a three consecutive year title, with players surface Bailey Hayes Young Bleichwehr McCreedy Rommei Snow Marston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Winga
Don Hayes
Lincoln
Stewart
Bertha Ross
Lincoln Boys
Stewart School
Ross
George Bowman
Washington High School
Bob Surface
Eddie Bailey
Max Young
Ralph Bleichwehr
Phillip McCreedy
Jack Rommei
Lester Snow
Louie Marston
Crawfordsville Clinches Y League Title With West Chester Win
Crawfordsville secured the undisputed Y M C A Independent basketball league championship by routing West Chester 98 to 52. The Flyers upset Wayland 81-51 to create a second place playoff with Smarts. Bishop 25 and Finke 22 led Crawfordsville, while Martin scored 34 for the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
West Chester
Flyers
Wayland
Smarts
Bishop
Finke
Reschley
Wyse
Martin
Butler
Kalona
Kelsey
Schlabaugh
D. Swartzendruber
Davey
Beenblossom
Demi
Wagner i
Holmes
Worcs -Sloecekean
Comets
Mitchell
J ’ Pharn
Freshwater
Harper
McFarland
Ude
Pert Poe
FPG
D. Chamberling
Herron
Saher
Sprague
J. Hotle
Bauer
Lincoln
Flanner
DeLong
Bailey
Noonan
Hayes
Sodergren
Young
G Leeper
E Arnold
Bleichwehl
Maxwell
McCreedy
Schmitt
Winga
Rommel
Imeercranty
Snow
Marston Sr Sao Sey
Ae Sk
van Vranken
Flynna
Stewart
Leeper
Ewe
Warren
Waco
Humble
Tschantsz
Resehley
McKeone
Mast
Grossman
Boshart
Oreutt
Johnson
York Hamilton
Kiesey
Anne
Kelly
Crull
Clark Ee
S Harding
Hostetler
J. Miller
W. Swartzendruber
Miller
Mills Posts High 227 In City Bowling League
Gilbert Mills rolled a 227 to lead the city bowling league last week with George Morrison second at 212. Bill Sitler earned three game honors with 537 pins, just ahead of William Edmondson at 536. Old Timers topped teams with 845 for a game while the Bankers totaled 2422 pins over three games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Mills
Washington City
George Morrison
Bill Sitler
William Edmondson
Old Timers
Bankers
University High rallies to topple Wayland in hard fought cage clash
Wayland led 13 9 after the first period as University High of Iowa City surged in the second half to win 41 37. Merv Eigsti scored 15 for Henry County champions while Bob Ojemann sparked the Blue Hawks late rally and Harshbarger added 12. Wayland’s Bob Roth tallied 3 goals in 16 attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
University High
Iowa City
Wayland Vs
Bombers
Blue Hawks
Ojeman
Harshbarger
A. High
University Ecagers
Merv Eigsti
Henry
Bob Roth
Bob Ojemann
Blue Hawk
Waylands Weqjarvey
Little Bombers
Arnold Roth
Don Pencil
Billy Hileman
Former Haskins Girl to Wed in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Ed Murphy of Haskins announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Mary Elizabeth Murphy to William Schwerdtfeger of Chicago. The ceremony will take place at the Sherry Hotel in Chicago on March 12 in the evening. Miss Murphy is a Washington high school graduate who has held secretarial positions in Washington and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Grove
Ed Murphy
Haskins
Mary Elizabeth
William Schwerdtfeger
Chicago
Sherry Hotel
At & O
Ebeck
Miss Murphy
Washington High School
Washington, D. C
Miss Staley
Lemley Hore
Joseph Te Bockhorst
Kalona
C. A. Marek
Washington
Davenport High School
Marycrest College
Staley
Creighton Prep
Omaha
Neb
St. Ambrose College
St. Louis Cardinals
South Pacific
Lemley
Santos Port Drives Brazil Coffee Trade With Heavy Volume
Santos, the Brazilian port city, handles about three quarters of Brazil’s export coffee, totaling over 15 million bags last year. Coffee flows from the plateau 2,700 feet above, delivering a steady stream to ships with six loading belts handling thousands of bags per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos
Brazil
Ehinanide
Seven Teams Enter Washington County Junior Cage Tourney
Paul Thayer Washington high school athletic director releases pairings for the Washington county junior high basketball tournament set for Thursday February 19 and Saturday February 21. Seven teams from local junior highs entered with opening games Kalona vs Ainsworth at 6 p m Riverside vs Wellman at 7 90 p m and West Chester vs Washington at 8 p m Brighton has a bye. Second round starts Saturday at 2 p m with consolation and championship games at seven p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Thayer
Washington High School
Washington County
Kalona
Ainsworth
Riverside
Wellman
West Chester
Washington
Brighton
Davenport Wedding Unites Lemley and Staley in Sacred Heart
Martha Colleen Lemley and Thomas Edward Staley wed at Sacred Heart cathedral in Davenport. Rev. A J Barry officiated the nuptial mass as families from Washington Davenport and Muscatine joined in the ceremony with bridal party including Rosemary Staley Norma Te Bockhurst and Patricia Staley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Shalla Sr
Martha Shalla
Martha Colleen Lemley
Ivan D. Lemley
Thomas Edward Staley
Fred W. Staley
Sacred Heart Cathedral
A. J. Barry
Edna Kepka
Genevieve O'Conner
Rosemary Staley
Davenport
Norma Jane Te Bockhurst
Patricia Staley
Donald Dietz
Mr. Staley
Donald Staley
Elmey Mapes
Muscatine
Patrick Callaghan
North Platte
Neb
Richard Guidier
Chicago
Birthday Wishes and a 1942 Wedding Noted in Washington IA
Readable birthday notices mark Meredith Mills Joan Marie Pressley and several others turning years old. A detailed wedding description covers the Staley and Soukup marriage with gowns, colors, attendants, and a post ceremony reception at the Lemley home in Washington Iowa.
Shrine Bridge Party At Masonic Temple
Three tables of bridge played Monday afternoon at the White Shrine Bridge party in the Masonic Temple. Hosts were Mrs. W E How ell and Mrs. Guy Cole. Edith Richards of Ainsworth won high score. second high went to Mrs. Will Sheetz. Refreshments with Valentine day themes followed.
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Masonic Temple
White Shrine
Masonic
Edith Richards
Ainsworth
Will Sheetz
Valentine's Ay
Three Men Honored At Birthday Dinner
Mrs. R. E. Whisler hosted a birthday dinner inviting E. L. Stewart Lloyd Foster and Raymond Whisler. The trio share February 9 as their birthday and were treated to a two course meal at 6 30 pm for 13 guests. Valentine cards and chocolate boxes marked the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Whisler
E. L. Stewart
Lloyd Foster
Raymond Whisler
Valentine
I. Whisler
May Couple Honored At 54th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
A family dinner at the May home celebrated Mr and Mrs John May on their 54th anniversary. Attendees included their son Oran and daughter Bertha Hambrick’s call from Detroit, with daughters and sons-in-law present. A two course chicken meal and angel food cake were the centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John May
Oran
Fred May
F. W. Zieglowsky
Carla Jean
Sam Baker
Everette Richland
Bertha Hambrick
Deroit
Mich
Pat
California
Evening Literature Department Meeting Notes
The Evening Literature Department met at Mrs. Homer Stephen's home Monday with 24 members present. Thelma Luther presided and formed committees: Nominating Mary Welch Margaret Applegate and Mrs G W Rudiger and Program Elizabeth Klein Virginia Pettit and Mrs A S Smith. An upcoming Feb 25 Russia lecture by John Strom at State Theatre was announced. The Walking Blood Bank Project was described and a Penny Art fund collection taken. Mrs T R Gillespie introduced Mrs A Kchison who reviewed Lincoln Reader edited by Paul M Angle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Stephen
Smith
Helen Caldwell
Thelma Luther
Ruth Foster
Russia
John Strom
State Theatre
Miss Luther
Penny Art Fund
T. R. Gillespie
A. Kk. Atchison
Paul M. Angle
Sweden Begins Penicillin Production At New Factory
Sweden has started producing penicillin with a capacity of six million vials per year. A purpose built factory was constructed to support the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Homemakers Meet With Mrs R Bonar In Washington Township
Washington township homemakers gathered at township chairman Mrs Ray mond Bonar's home with Jackson township guests. Ruth Foster county home economist led a window treatment discussion while Mrs John Cherry presided over business. Mrs Ralph Kleese reviewed two books. Mrs Jay Sellers reported on the Associated Country Women of the World. The event closed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Raymond Bonar
Jackson Townshp
Ruth Foster
John Cherry
Ralph Kleese
Jay Sellers
World Relation
Farm Bureau
Marvin Warnock
Zecks Honor Couples at Dinner for Birthday and Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Charles H Wolfe and Mr and Mrs Ralph Zeck were dinner guests at the George Zeck home. The occasion marked Mrs Wolfe s birthday and the Zecks thirty eighth wedding anniversary with a cake reading Happy Birthday and Anniversary. Movie photos were taken by Ralph Zeck. Howard Wolfe of Decatur Illinois called Mrs Wolfe. The Wolfe couple were supper guests last night at the Charles Cannon home in honor of Mrs Wolfe s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Wolfe
Ralph Zeck
George Zeck
Mrs. Wolfe
Howard Wolfe
Decatur
Illinois
Charles Cannon
Twenty two Members At W R C Meeting
The Wo men s Relief corps held a Saturday meeting at the Legion hall with 22 members present. Mrs Rena Dawson led a short session that set a patriotic program for February 21 and announced a meeting time change to 2:00 p m. Ada Murphy was honored with the charter draped. Relief gifts totaled 42 45 and 78 sick calls were reported. Refreshments were served by Mrs Robert Reaney and her committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Relief Corps
Legion Hall
Rena Dawson
Ada Murphy
Robert Reaney
Mrs Ed Sorrell Hosts Circle Meeting At Home
Mrs. Ed Sorrell entertained 13 members of the Past Noble Grand circle Monday evening at her home. Mrs. Clive Gray presided since Mrs. Ernest Miller was ill. After a short business meeting, bridge and pinocle were played with refreshments served by Mrs. Sorrell aided by her mother Mrs. Fash and Mrs. Slau baugh. Guests included Mrs. Willis Fash and Mrs. Joe Slaubaugh of Well man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sorrell
Clive Gray
Ernest Miller
Bridge and Pinocchle
Willis Fash
Joe Slaubaugh
Wellman
Fash
Slaubaugh
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Penneys
Bernard Weiss
Rosemary
Raymond Glasgow
John Fladings
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
South
Mexico
Pharr, Tex
John F. Foster
Betty Crocker
General Mills
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Presbyterian
The
Women's Council of the Christian Church
Fortnigthly Club
Methodist Church
Mrs. Longwell
Bite Courrette
Sport Shop Comets
Lincoln Cagers
Marshalltown
Grandview
West Liberty
Iowa
Ramblers
Independents
Sigourney
Whalona
Gilbert Mills Rolls
Tuckers
Bee Ig
Cease
Carson P. & H
Bentecod
Phillips Druger
Freshwaters Ee
Waylangs
M. Lemley
T. Staley
Lil
Meredith Mills
Mrs. Albert Mills
Joan Marie Pressley
Lester Pressley
Robert Allen Kennedy
Charles Kennedy
Larry Arnold Simmering
Donald Simmering
Dick Paul
Mrs
Don Paul
Erwin Koenig
R. 2
Ted Brown
John Braunshausen
Ed Sullivan
Mary Kerr
Ray Ehrenfelt
Groyce Porter
Everette Hayes
Floyd Wieland
Charles Brown
Howard K. Bailey
Geo. R. Norman
Reynold Greiner
Chan
Joe Soukup
Cloyce Stew
the Pines
E. Wash
R. Bonar
Ralph Zecks
W.R.C
B. V. Payne
TNT
Washington,owa
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