Local social notes and store closing for Harold Hays funeral
Mrs E W Spessard returns from Moline Ill with family visiting the Kurtz home. Damaged notices report a store closure 1:30 to 3:30 for Harold Hays funeral. Amelia Cook of Toledo Ohio visits Ottumwa and conducts shrine instruction and inspection. Damascus Shrine and Rebekah Lodge members attend a White Shrine ceremony in Iowa City. Yard sales and dance planned by Rebekah Lodge. Several locals visit Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids. Lee family plans move to Wichita. Birddie Hotle and others visit Cedar Rapids. Les Woods promoted to first class petty officer on Pacific island assignment. Helman’s advertises year round suits on clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Knerr
Kalona
Fred Reid
Merle Green
Paul Snakenberg
Clayton Bear
Joe Wolfe
H. G. Miller
Roy Means
Damascus Shrine
Amelia C. Cook
Toledo
Ohio
Iowa City
Les Woods
U.S.N.R
Mr Woods
Pacific
Mr. Woods
Charles Dill
Russell Taylor
Washington
Iowa
Taylor
Verne Thomas
Glen Thomas
England
Harold W. Fletcher
Harry Fletcher
Robert J. Fletcher
Leslie B. Deedrick
Spring Run
Cairo
Burlington
Marvin Teeters
Columbus City
Cranston
Bina Brown
S. G. Newnam
Clark Kaney
G. W. Weber
Chicago
Pearl Storms
Max Mize
Chapter CX
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Lettie Thomas
Carolyn Orr
Quebec
Rawhousers Move To Property They Purchased
C O Kemp moved Tuesday from the farm a mile west of Columbus Junction which he sold to Dr J W Pence and Harold Rawhouser to the property on Gamble avenue which he purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawhousers
Dill
Columbus Junction
C. O. Kemp
J. W. Pence
Harold Rawhouser
Gamble Avenue
Ottumwa Plays Demons Tonight Lit tle Six Conference Game
Ottumwa high school meets Washington high school in a Lit tle Six basketball game at the Washington gym tonight. The 7 o'clock tipoff features a second team contest first. Coach John Harp plans the same lineup with Bostwick and Maxwell forwards Crull center Longer and Box guards. Crull, improving in shooting, may be a key scorer as Ottumwa hopes to outpace Huskies guard Dave Williams. The game will be broadcast by Ottumwa radio with reports from Washington by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ottumwa Hight
John Harp
Bob Bostwick
Paul Maxwell
Charles Crull
Hal Longer
Lyle
Crull
Dave Williams
Ottumwa
Ainsworth Beats Wayland 46 to 39 in 1944 County Title
Ainsworth defeated Wayland 46 to 39 on their floor to claim Henry county champions for 1944. Canott led scoring with 24 points as Ainsworth pulled away after a tight third quarter. Second team also won 34 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Wayland
Henry
Canott
Norris
Megdelsen
Home Five Triumphs Over Ainsworth 48 to 20
Washington's town team defeated Ainsworth 48 to 20 at the Y last night. The game was ragged, the locals led throughout, and the first half stood 27 to 15. Each Washington player scored, with detailed point totals listed for individual contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Boys
Knights of Pythias Hold Open Meeting in Brighton
The Knights of Pythias met at Carroll hall with presiding officer RE Edmondson. Grand Chancellor Cornelius Verploeg and Vice Chancellor Eldon Morgan attended. Morgan presented a $25 war bond to Brighton lodge’s Lee Emry for the most new members in the seventh district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ednad S. Crile
Brighton
Knights of Pythias
Carroll Hall
RE. L. Edmondson
Cornelius Verploeg
Oskaloosa
Eldon Morgan
Rose Hill
Jeanne Hoskins
W. D. Bakehouse
Lulu Smith
Susannah Smith
Birmingham
California
Dill welcomes daughter at Keota hospital
Mr and Mrs Cloyee Dill of Keota are parents of a daughter weighing five pounds ten and a half ounces born at 9 15 this morning. Mrs John Slickers of 209 South Avenue F was admitted yesterday evening as a surgical patient. Mrs John Buenneke of Ainsworth was discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyee Dill
Keota
John Slickers
South Avenue F
John Buenneke
Ainsworth
Farm Building Burns Across Nation Every Fifteen Minutes
A recurring warning notes farm buildings catch fire roughly every 15 minutes nationwide. Authorities urge stronger safety measures and rapid response to reduce losses and protect agriculture.
Iowans urged to file tax returns early in Iowa
Des Moines reports say many Iowans are filing returns and paying taxes daily but thousands remain to be filed before March 15. With only twenty seven working days left, they must be received and stamped by midnight March 15 to avoid penalties. Deputy collectors will aid statewide in February from 9 to 5. Carry receipts, disbursements, and form 1125. agriculturists should verify figures beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Internal Revenue
District of Iowa
E. H. Birmingham
IoWa
U. S
U S Warships Attack Jap Isles In Pacific Raids
American warships shelled two enemy held atolls in the Marshall islands while Army and Navy planes bombed Wake Island and other Japanese bases in a central Pacific offensive. Admiral Nimitz said the marshall group is in American hands and operations aim at eradicating the encircled stronghold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Marshall Islands
Wake Island
Central Pacific
Chester W. Nimitz
Marshalls
Kalona pair obtains marriage license at court house
Clement Kron and Florence Schillig of Kalona obtain a marriage license at the court house. A license is issued to Leslie Delbert Lewis and Mildred Meyer, both of Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Kron
Florence Schillig
Kalona
Court House
Leslie Delbert Lewis
Mildred Meyer
Ainsworth
Riverside Sales barn opens under Larew management
Riverside is launching Riverside Sales company with Charles Larew of Lone Tree as manager. The sale barn will hold its first sale on Thursday at 1 pm, using the old feed barn off Main Street. Bert Cray and Mr. Loren will auction, Peoples Trust & Savings bank acts as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside Sales Company
Charles Larew
Lone Tree
Bert Cray
Loren
Local Peoples Trust & Savings Bank
Main Street
Paul L. Heitzman
R. H. Heitzman
Sgt. Heitzman
Bb. J. Unferth
Moline
Illinois
C. QO. Patterson
Devonport
Miriam Heitzman
Town City
Heitzman
Mont Brook Army Airfield
Williston
Florida
Frank Hirt
Mary Hirt
West of Hills
Milt Wollrab
St. Mary's High School
Delbert Flynn
Lester Feliner
Nashville
St Marys Riverside Team Plays in Diocesan Tourney
The St Marys high school basketball team from Riverside with coach Rev J J Fath traveled to Burlington Monday for the MDiocesan tournament. They face St Matthias high school Muscatine in the first round. Cheerleaders were Joan Schnoe belen Dorothy Schnoe belen Constance Paillioter and Betty Kieter. chaperones Mrs Carrol Ramer and Mrs Ray Conklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s High School of
Riverside
J. J. Fath
St. Mary’s Church
Burlington
St. Matthias High School of
Muscatine
Joan
Dorothy Schnoebelen
Constance Paillioter
Betty Kieter
Ruth Rice
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
C. B. Rice
Wally Robinson
Wes Zarecky
Cedar Rapids
Stanley Heck
Milo Stransky
Drifting Not Serious In State, Reported
DES MOINES Iowa reports indicate the first general snowstorm of the season. Snow totals ranged four to eight inches as plows kept ahead of drifts and most principal highways remained open. Winds up to 35 miles per hour hindered visibility with hazardous driving and slippery surfaces noted in central areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
W. H. Root
Ames
Highway Commission
Root
Telephones in the Nation Reach 25 Million Mark
The nation reports 25 million telephones in use, reflecting a growing communications network alongside 38 other points noted in the overview.
Roosevelt Calls Allied Beachhead Situation Very Tense
President Roosevelt described the Rome area beachhead as very tense while noting Allied sea and air control. He emphasized the weather could decide outcomes and highlighted joint Australian and American advances on the Huon peninsula forming a cooperative push to clear the coast in northeast New Guinea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Rome
New Guinea
Huon Peninsula
Soviet Says Forces Take Ukrainian Rail Hub Shepetovka
Stalin announced in an order of the day that Read army forces captured the Ukrainian railway town of Shepetovka in a broad southwestward drive toward the German Douists ter river line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shepetovka
Douiester
Josef Stalin
Social Calendar Fraternal Meetings and Dinners This Week
Schedule lists events at Masonic temple and K P hall plus Grace Hill Ladies Aid and Valley Ladies Aid meetings. Details include DeMolay, Pythian Sisters, Harmony Club, staff practice, and pot lucks with noon dinners and roll calls. Names include Mrs Dan Prindley Mrs Gordon Sherman and Mrs Doe Engie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.T.T
Dan Prindley
Masonic Temple
Y.W
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Harmony Club
Francis McConnell
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Gordon Sherman
1St Samuel
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Doe Engie
Social Hour Club Meets With Mrs Huston in Crawfordsville
The Social Hour club gathered at Mrs. T. H. Huston's home with all but one member present. They sewed carpet rags for Knoxville hospital and collected empty spools to donate. Mrs. Huston and Mrs. John White served Valentine themed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Methodist Church
Edna Crile
Mesdames B. V. Garbry
Joe Day
H. W. Helmick
Tom Stacy
W. O. Schafer
Carrie Lemley
A. H. McCarty
Clyde Coffin
Geo. Hopping
William Day
Leona Barton
Flint
Mich
Way
Chris Jensen
Jensen
Mr. Day
Wilbur Day
Harold Robb
Mt. Pleasant
J. F. Koch
Equality Club
Ida Bevans
George Cave
Cave Wentworth
Brighton
Oakdale
Sylvester Mineart
Cave
L. G. Plitt
Chicago
Minnie Plitt
Taylor Stout, Jr
Fairfield
Danny Ray
Arnold
Richard Arnold
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Floyd Arnold
T.T.T
Harry Wentworth
E. E. Voss
Ruth Voss
Des Moines
Lena Barnes
Rubio
L. A. James
Charlotte
Dr. Carter
Crawfordsville
T. H. Huston
Knoxville
Huston
John White
Birthday Courtesy For Colleen Godwin
Colleen Godwin was surprised when eighth grade friends and neighbors gathered at her home at 1014 East Second Street for a Valentine themed birthday party. Seventeen attendees joined as Colleen answered the door, with games, prizes, music, and a birthstone ring from her parents. Barbara Godwin organized invitations, with Mrs. Richard Pratt helping serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Godwin
East Second Street
Barbara Godwin
Colleen
Homer Godwin
Richard Pratt
Birthday anniversaries and preschool birthdays listed
Mr and Mrs Earl Chance celebrate 18th wedding anniversary today. Feb 11 marks the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Sam Lambert. Preschoolers observing birthdays include Margaret Fern Stout Connie Marie Skubal Marilyn Lee Krotz Sylvia Ann McClure and Kathleen Gevock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Chance
Sam Lambert
Margaret Fern Stout
Donald Stout
Connie Marie Skubal
Percy Skubal
Ainsworth
Marilyn Lee Krotz
John Krotz
Sylvia Ann McClure
Don McClure
Kathleen Gevock
Alex Gevock
Young Birthday Greetings for Local Girls
Rachel Ann Galloway of Waterloo turns 11 today and is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs H J McCreedy. Betty Joan Fisher of Riverside also turns 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Ann Galloway
Waterloo
H. J. McCreedy
Betty Joan Fisher
Riverside
Howard Fisher
Reed Miller Birthday Report For Service Members
A/C Charles Sutton and Rus sell Reed Miller, men in service, have birthdays today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sutton
Russell Reed Miller
Notable Birthday Congratulators List
A group of local residents offers congratulations to individuals who have reached several prior birthdays. Names include J. J. Rich of Stringtown, R. B. Stephens, J. M. Kelly, Dr. T. J. Pease, Mrs. R. R. Knottnerus, and Maud Cutright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rich
Stringtown
R. B. Stephens
J. M. Kelly
T. J. Pease
R. R. Knottnerus
Maud Cutright
Larry Gene Watson Celebrates Sixth Birthday
Larry Gene Watson marks his sixth birthday today as he is honored by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Watson with family celebration and well wishes from relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Gene Watson
Mrs
Glenn Watson
Waffle Supper Hosts Birthday Courtesy for Dorothy Melinski
Margaret Applegate hosted a waffle supper Wednesday evening for Dorothy Melinski who will observe a birthday Sunday. Mrs. John Applegate and Marvin Lowry joined guests Mr. and Mrs. Werner Lowry. The group乐 spent the evening sharing records and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Applegate
Dorothy Melinski
John Applegate
Werner Lowry
Marvin
County Line Club meeting hosted by Nell Clegg
The County Line club met Tuesday with Nell Clegg hosting at Norma Clegg’s home. Eight members answered roll call on Garden and Flowers. Georgia Reaney reviewed The Robe by Douglas. Next meeting March 14 with Marjorie Wagenknecht. potluck style poetry prompt My Favorite Poem. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Line Club
Nell Clegg
Norma Clegg
Georgia Reaney
Douglas
Marjorie Wagenknecht
Mrs Earnest Bowman to Host S and C Club Meeting
Mrs Earnest Bowman will be hostess to the S and C club next Tuesday afternoon. The previous meeting with Mrs Charles Schnoebelen announced the next gathering. Prizes for guessing games and chance were won by Mrs Ed Kucera, Mrs Earnest Bowman, and Mrs Fred Kucera. Refreshments followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Bowman
S and C
Charles Schnoebelen
Ed Kucera
Fred Kucera
Naomi Kyle S Sgt Tinnes Repeat Vows
Mr and Mrs Waiter M Kr announce the marriage of Charlotte Naomi Kyle to Staff Sergeant Cloyce Tinnes. The ceremony was held Tuesday evening in Rock Island Illinois with Rev Gilber Close officiating. The couple plans to reside in Keota and Virginia duty follows furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Kr
Charlotte Naomi
Cloyce Tinnes
Richmond
Nick Tinnes
Keota
Rock Island
Gilber Close
South Port Presbyterian Church
Robert Martin
Moline
Fort Armstrong
Martin
Tinnes
Farmall Internationalarvester Company
Tinney
Washington
Richmond Army Air Base
Virginia
Mrs Mary Shields Hosts Rural Women’s Club Meeting
Nine members of the Rural Women’s club gathered yesterday with Mrs Mars Shields as hostess. President Mrs Claude Rhodebeek presided, a short business meeting followed a patriotic roll call. Mrs Leo Marie led the program while Mr Lester Luckenbill reviewed a 1% book, The Heart of Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Women's Club
Mars Shields
Claude Rhodebeek
Ent
Roll Call Wa
Leo Marie
Lester Luckenbill
Grant Humston
Washington
Will Marie, Jr
Luckenbill
Dick Paul Hosts 150th Birthday Dinner
Dick Paul celebrated his 150th birthday with a seven o clock dinner at his home 502 South Third Avenue. His parents hosted a two course chicken meal as decorations followed a red white and crystal theme. A large birthday cake with candles served as centerpiece. The group, relatives and members of the freshman class, later attended a basketball game at the Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Paul
South Third Avenue
Don Paul
Wee Jim Pease
Wayne Marshall
Dies
Bob Vodder
Warren Stewart
Dick Young
John Licoy
Bill Kelsey
Jack Martin
Liev
Jurnipseed
Bob Noonan
Rebekah Club Holds Annual Officers Re-Election
Mrs. Milo Steele was reported as hostages during last evening's Rebekah club business meeting. Present officers were re-elected for another year with Myrtle Morgan as president and Cloyece Horsey as secretary treasurer. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Fred D Stewart. The social portion followed with Mrs. Frank Lonewell assisting in refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Steele
Rebekah Club
Myrtle Morgan
Cloyece Horsey
Fred D. Stewart
Honels
Frank Lonewell
Funeral services for Fran Sickels held at Sherman
Funeral services for Fran Sickels were held at Sherman funeral home with Res Alfred Trenerry in charge. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were J. D. Dasten, Lester Orr, George Breite, Kach, John Godwin, Gus Reiner and Ode Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran Sickels
Sherman, Funeral Home
Alfred Trenerry
Elm Grove Cemetery
J. D. Dasten
Lester Orr
George Breite
Kach
John Godwin
Gus Reiner
Ode Ferguson
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
E. W. Spessard
Ill
Boie Kurtz
C. M. Spessard
Lou Jean
Kurtz
Harold Hays
Nicola & Harmon's
Ways and Means Committee
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows
Ralph Young
Virginia Lee
Harold Hay
Keister Bros. Bost
Jim Hotle
Birdie Hotle
Howard Leacox
Ce-dar Rapids
Phyllis Marie
Kermit Payne
Helman’s
Martha Butler
The
National Tea
Dewey
Dennis Lynch
Demons
Ainsworth Tr FG
Miller
Il Canott
McFarland
Dea
Simpson Megcelsen
Ee Ee Wayland FG
TP Wyse
Isti Ae
Sodergren Rene
Nelson
McCormick
Bob Marshall
F Whitehead
Bos
Dick Marshall
McClure
Y Koehler
B. Koehler
F'dmondson
Wales
EEE
C. Yestercmax
V. Grull Say
Mr. Birmingham
Gwendolyn Marner
R. J. Marner
Hall
E. Bowman
Jist
N. Y
Little’s Furniture
Iowa Wesleyan
Pioneer — Business College
Naomi Kyle
S. Sgt
Mary Shields
Frank Sickels
Tay. Lasef An
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