Death of Omer Wilson Noted by Washington Residents
Word of the death of Omer Wilson in Paonia Colorado reached Washington people yesterday. His widow, formerly Mrs. Calla Woodford, will be remembered by many here. Funeral time and place were not announced. Dr G Schmoeller returned from a three day trip to Chanuta Kansas and Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Wilson
Paonia
Colo
Washington
Calla Woodford
G. Schmoeller
Chanuta
Kans
Kansas City
Mrs Elizabeth Schulty Hosts Family Dinner in North Prairie Flower
Mrs Elizabeth Schulty hosted a Sunday family dinner at her home in North Prairie Flower with many relatives and friends attending including Roy Schulty Harold Schulty Donald Smith Irene O Donnell Claire Neff and daughters Sarah Charlotte Catherine and others. Harold Schulty and friends also visited the home of Keith Wilson in Iowa City Saturday evening. Walter Jackson started working for D A Huber Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Smith
North Prairie Flower
Roy Schulty
Harold Schulty
Donald Smith
Irene O'Donnell
Claire Neff
Charlotte
Catherine
Elizabeth Schulty
Nate Young
John Young
Sarah
Dick Davidson
Karen
Larry
Milford Anderson
Hill Manassier
Elizabeth Young
Keith Wilson
Iowa City
Harold Strum
Lester Chorpening
Washington
Pearl
Walter Jackson
D. A. Huber
Demons End Home Season With Captain Lewis
Captain Bob Lewis makes his final home appearance for Washington as the Demons host Burlington Grayhounds in a key Little Six clash. Illness sidelined Lewis early, but since his return Washington has momentum with a full-strength lineup led by Lewis and Bobby Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Lewis
Demons
Burlington Grayhounds
Little Six
Ottumwa
Grayhounds
Lewis
Marshall
Dea
Ken Kimberling
Bobby Lowe
Frank Dea
Arlo Barham
Don Kiesey
Kimberlin
Dick Marshall
Lowe
Riverside Girls Fall In Tourney Opener At Riverside
Riverside high school girls lose 36 to 23 to Sharon in the sectional tournament first round at Riverside. Tiffin dominates Solon 34 to 4 in the other opener. Semi finals set Conesville vs Nichols and Sharon vs Tiffin as opening nights featured Conesville and Nichols advancing earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside High School
Sharon
Tiffin
Solon
Conesville
Nichols
Atalissa
Lone Tree
L. Plecker
J D. Plecker
F Hughes
M. Yoder
Eshlats
Annnance & I
Hartaler
Meeks
OG Atime
G. Weber
Wane
M. Weber
Iona
Conesville Hid
Atalissa High School
Mt Union leads Huron in Crawfordsville girls sectional opener
In Crawfordsville the Mt Union girls beat Huron 40 to 17 as L Carlson tallied 18 and T Fye 16 for Mt Union while Brockway and Dr Bailey led Huron. Mt Union meets Crawfordsville next. In the OT thriller Olds edged Riehl and Yarmouth topped Sperry 46 to 19 with Gabeline on the high side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mt. Union
Huron
L. Carlson
T. Fye
Brockway
Dr. Bailey
Olds
Riehland
Hendrickson
Burton
Huston
Kilpatrick
Yarmouth
Sperry
EB. Gabeline
B. Gabeline
Stailey
Ty Mosie
L Andries
Wagenbach
Hellenthal
M Swank
Carlos
Knox
Winerie
Sabeline
Kalona Host to Kid Tournament
Kalona schools will host the annual Kid Tournament on February 24 open to rural and grade schools in the area. No admission or entry fee, with awards for first and second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
EB. Grady
Valentine
Effie Miller Returns Home From Weber Visit
Mrs. Effie Miller of Maryville Missouri returns to her home after visiting her brother G W Weber in Columbus Junction. Other items note visits by Mrs May Zion to Cedar Rapids. club events. injuries. and local social happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Miller
Maryville
Weber
Columbus Junction
G. W. Weber
May Zion
Frances Swank
Cedar Rapids
J. H. Huston
L. C. Hill
Gus Bonnichsen
Ida
Farm Bureau
Oakland
Union
Columbus City
D. H. Christianson
William Hendrickson
C. E. Pierce
Alstot
Alton
Ill
Joe Church
Ollie Shearer
W. A. Schlutz
Presbyterian Church
Clarence French
University Hospital
Iowa City
Ralph Barker
Fremont
Neb
David Owens
J. W. Briggs
Marion Swanson
Centerville
Japanese Diplomats Shunned by Nations Over Health Concerns
The article notes that Japanese authorities fear repulsion toward corpulent envoys as nations avoid sending obese diplomats to Tokyo, reflecting tensions in postwar diplomacy and concerns over reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Jolly Seven Hosts Potluck Supper
Mr and Mrs LKarnest Jones hosted the Jolly Seven for a potluck supper on Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sam Witting. The next meeting is set with Mr and Mrs Frank Bailey on February 25.
Willing Workers Meet in Haskins
The Willing Workers of Haskins gathered at Mrs. Gladys Lins home for a pot luck dinner in February. Twelve members and two guests attended. After dinner a business meeting followed. Roll call featured a Bible verse. Attendees included Mrs. Helen Coon, Gladys Cherwink er, Alberta Edwards, Hilda Edwards and children, Anita Hesseltine, Evelyn Murphy, Dale Peters, Lulu Podaris, Mrs. Ruth Sands and sons, Alice Strohm, Gladys Lins and sons, and Vera Powers. Guests were Rev. and Mrs. Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Gladys Lins
Helen Coon
Gladys Cherwinker
Alberta Edwards
Hilda Edwards
Anita Hesseltine
Evelyn Murphy
Dale Peters
Lulu Podaris
Ruth Sands
Alice Strohm
Vera Powers
Chapman
Social and family notes from Roe Island to Iowa City
Community news recounts visits and gatherings across Roe Island Manchester and Fairfield. Notables include Omer Telock horst injury recovery at Roe Island, funerals in Manchester, St. Louis Symphony attendees in Iowa City, Delays and hospital discharge of Eleanor Jane Tucker LaHioma Johnson, and a birthday supper for Mrs Sheilabarger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Symphony
Iowa City
Harry Simpson
Bonnie Jean
A. E. Baldrige
Mary Jane
John
John Applegate
Logan
Lary Lyon Heilman
Faye Holland
Ethel McCreedy
James Virney
Mary
Jean Atchison
Mary Westphal
Eleanor Jane Tucker
LaHioma Johnson
Sijourney
Grant Kagan
Fairfield
Native American Music Prominent In Ainsworth Pageant
Forty six pupils from grades six to eight at Ainsworth will stage a patriotic pageant titled America, the Beautiful on Friday evening. The production features six episodes tracing early American life through music, plus three tableaus The First Thanksgiving The Making of The Flag and The Hollering Bee. Participants include Betty Olinger as Episode I Reader and other sixth to eighth graders across the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norris
Ainsworth
Betty Olinger
Washington party entertains Kolah club members
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Goff hosted Kolah club members and their husbands at a George Washington party yesterday. A cooperative noon dinner featured red white and blue decorations and favors of red candy cherries with blue ribbons. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J D Quinn and Mrs Steve Crawford chaired the dinner committee as social activities continued in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Goff
Kolah Club
Harlan Kennedy
Wayne Knupp
J. D. Quinn
Weilman
Steve Crawford
Frances Willard Memorial Program At W C T U Meeting
A Frances Willard memorial study program was presented at a W C T U gathering in the home of Mrs. Jennie Acheson. Clara Tate spoke on Miss Willard life and the 1874 founding of the W C T U and a Lorado Taft memorial tablet for Indiana was noted. The group voted to donate funds to Willard Stevens and legislative causes and reported eighteen sick calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Willard
W.C.T.U
Jennie Acheson
C. V. Crull
Clara Tate
Christ
Miss Willard
J. A. Hawthorne
Indiana
Lorado Taft
Lillian Stevens
Washington, D. C
Stevens
Legislative Fund
J. O. Matthews
Social calendar for garden club and local groups
Garden dept meets at 7 30 p.m. with note of change of place. White elephant sale announced. Rebekah lodge 7 30 p.m. at I.O.O.F hall. Jolly Good Timers dance and Rendezvous with Paul Geyer orchestra. W R C meeting 2 30 p.m. in G A R room. Rainbow girls 7 30 p.m. Masonic Temple. White Shrine Board party 2 15 p.m. Masonic Temple. D o V meeting 7 30 p.m. G A R hall. Tuesday Royal Neighbors potluck 6 30 p.m. Mrs Lucy Knauss 41114 North Iowa Avenue. Handcraft sect 4 2 30 p.m. Mrs W R Gross 522 West Washington. Brin pottery. Wednesday Lexington circle all day meeting ISB cena Mrs May Bishop Valentine trays. Thursday D A R Washington dinner 6 30 p.m. Mrs George C Stewart home. Tickets from Elizabeth Dawson by Monday Feb 19. Members may bring guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loean Reif
F. K. Shaefer
Iowa City
University of Berlin
Scattergood Assembly
West Branch
Gerald Teets
E. Gerhardt
Fairfield
Everette
C. C. Wilson
White Elephant
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Paul Geyer
W.R.C
G.A.R
Masonic Temple
White Shrine Board
Ec Masonic Temple
D. of V
G.A.R. Hall
Royal
Lucy Knauss
North
Iowa Avenue
W. R. Gross
West
Washington Street
Brin Pottery
Lexington Circle
May Bishop
Valentine
D.A.R. Washington
George C. Stewart
Elizabeth Dawson
Glen dale Telephone Co Annual Meeting Notice
The Glen dale Telephone Co announces its annual meeting on Friday February 16 at 1 30 P M in the basement parlor of the U P church B310tS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale Telephone Co
U. P
First in Series of Pinochle Parties Held Yesterday
Twenty seven Eastern Star members played pinochle at five tables yesterday afternoon in the first of a planned series. Mrs Harvey Meek won the high score prize and Mrs Paul Snakenberg won the low score prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs Howard McBride and Mrs Ernest Salla day. The next party is set for February 29 with Mrs Floyd Roe and Mrs John McConahey as committee in the Mreute Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Harvey Meek
Paul Snakenberg
Howard McBride
Ernest Salladay
Floyd Roe
John McConahey
Mreute Temple
Pageant Cast List For Pilgrim Indians Pageant
The document lists performers and roles for an Indian and Pilgrim themed pageant. It notes Episode names such as Making of the Flag and Frontier Days with multiple scenes and tableaux. Cast includes Beverly Butterworth Kathleen Smith Donna Rabenold Ruth Telford and others under general direction of Miss Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly M.butterworth
Scott Orris
Peave
Junior Simpson
Beave
Kenneth Beenplossom
William Cole
George Colthurst
Bobby Harbison
Lonie Harbison
Roy Pulse
Dale Richards
Donald Bean
Jean Wood
Shirley Simkins
Prudence
Donna Wylie
Charity
Pilgrim Ladies
Layon Buenneke
Maxine K Buexk
Delores McFarland
Fern Owens
Darlene Simkins
Kathleen Smith
Donna Rabenold
Ruth Telford
Beverly Butterworth
Jane Walker
Samuel Canott
Lois Pearson
Karl Miller
Mary Lee Richards
Lewis Beenblossom
Geraldine McCreedy
John Dea
Hezekiah
Max Owens
Jake
Gerard Megehesen
Pete
Billy Ray Stewart
Lucy
Clara Belle
Julia Mae Koehler
Jimmy Wellsby
Corn Huskers
Darlene Lukavsky
Billy Norman
Bernie Simpson
Janie Walker
Max White, Jr
Earnest Kiene
Robert O'Connor
Deep River
Uncle Lilah
Tracy Norris
Aunt Cindy
Darkies
James McFarland
Robert Mefar
Miss Bishop
Miss Putman
Pianst
Miss Johnson
Honolulu Divorce Suit Dropped as Friction Overlap
Mrs. Caroline Dutra Kauliilii of Honolulu filed for divorce from John Kauliilii in court but abandoned the action in confusion when reminded the litigation was superfluous. The couple had already divorced five years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Dutra Kauliilii
Honolulu
John Kauliilii
Birthday celebrants list features Wishard and others
William Henry Wishard of the Three Quarter Century club turns 90 as February 16 marks birthdays for Donald C. Davis Cecile Denison Ben Briley Carl Oldfield Lois Nelson Clarence Lynn Lois Samson Lee Holland Shirley Clark now in Cedar Rapids Charles Crossett Walter Donaldson Havre Edwin Rich Laurine Kiesey and Marie Welch of the Modernistic beauty shop among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Wishard
Three Quarter Century Club
Indiana
Mr. Wishard
Wellman
Cecile Denison
Ben Briley
Carl Oldfield
Pilotburg
Lois Nelson
Clarence Lynn
Dublin
Lois Samson
Lee Holland
Shirley Clark
Cedar Rapids
Charles Crossett
Walter Donaldson
Havre
Edwin Rich
Laurine Kiesey
Rural Woman's Club Meets at Jackson Home
Mrs. Clarence Jackson hosted the Rural Woman's club with nine members and three guests present. President Grant Hameton led the business meeting as patriotic quotations were shared and Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck read the Gettysburg Address. New member Mrs. Loren Palmer joined. refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Lloyd Alliman. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Will Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Jackson
Grant Hameton
Claude Rhodebeck
Harlan O'’Laughlin
George Genkinger
Loren Palmer
Miss McConaughy Serves as Mission Hostess
Fifteen members attended a United Presbyterian Young Woman's Missionary Society meeting at Cathryn McConaughy’s home. After a 6 15 potluck supper, a brief business session followed Mrs Hugh McCleerys talk about Keypt from her earlier trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Young Woman's Missionary Society
Cathryn McConaughy
Hugh McCleery
Keypt
Mrs Reinert Hosts Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Mrs. G A Reinert hosted the Pythian Past Chiefs Association gathering last evening with fourteen members present. After a business meeting the group played bridge at four tables with Mrs Paul Harvey winning high score and Mrs Will Matueha posting the low. Refreshments followed the card games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Reinert
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Paul Harvey
Will Matueha Low
Junior Hi P T A Meeting Discusses Round Table Plans
The Junior high P T A met at the school Wednesday with good attendance. Minutes were read by Mrs. Carl Voorhees. The program featured mother’s view on developing character and initiatives for students, with performances by eighth and seventh graders and a tea hosted by eighth grade girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
F. B. Miller
Carl Voorhees
PTA
F. B. Bartow
Ethel MccCreedy
Frances Stewart
Geraldine Bartow
Mies Christensen
Local Ladies Aid and Club Activities Report
The Meth odist Ladies Aid met in Crawfordsville and discussed unification plans for Varnes churches with delegates chosen to attend a Des Moines conference on Feb. 28. Girls 4-H and Presbyterian Willing Workers held meetings with contests, songs, and treats, including a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Widmer and refreshments with Valentine decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ladies Aid
Methodist Church
Rose Moorhead
Elsie Bele Jones
EK. KE. Voss
Varnes
Ges Gates
Pleasant
Des Moines
J. W. Rich
Daisy Heber
Elsie Belle Jones
Ollie Anwyl
Rebecca Lease
Elsie Beir Jones
Cave
Doris Cheerryholmes
Valentine
Whee Wooley
Widmer
Presbbterian
Initiation Service Held at P.E.O. Chapter Meeting
Chapter 1 P.E.O. held an initiation service at its evening meeting in the home of Mrs. C W McLaughlin. Guest Mrs. R P Taylor of Cedar Rapids, sister of Mrs. W Masson, attended. The usual business was conducted and refreshments served by Mrs Nellie Thompson with roses on the dining room table. Twenty five members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idris Club
Clifford Sommers
Dorothy Thompson
Kk. J. Hesselschwerdt
St. Louis
T. R. Adams
Max Boone
Iowa City
Des Moines
Mississippi
Edith Welte
Meridian
Orval Kort
E. H. Reif
St Petersburg
Winter Haven
Florida
P.E.O
C. W. McLaughlin
R. P. Taylor
Cedar Rapids
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Reisters
Wolf Floral CO
Sidwell
Ira Schafer
Brighton
J. M. Stewart
Everett Stewart
A. R. Strum
West Chester
Frank Trotter
Ainsworth Eypent
Milton White
J. White
South English
J. F. McNamara
West Chester Cave
H. B. Cummings
Nellie Scearcy
W.A.C
Harold Kerr
Minneapolis
Minn
Kerr
Dunwoody Institute
Howard Kerr
J. R. Allison
Rosa M. Riley
Rh. L. Erb
Eldon Miller
E. VY. Humphreys
Wyman
Mrs. Eliz. Schulty
Morgan
New England
Morgan's Cafe
Den
Burlington
OCG Aanacaaneer Lyons Lewis
Benner Burham
Kitterman Kiesey
Schweizer
Cardinals
Maid-Rites
Lloyd Haberrichter
Keokuk
Mt. Pleasant
Ft. Madison
Muscatine
Airfield
Barham
Darwin Vacha
Jon Voorhees
Don Shepherd
Charles Proby
Dick Anderson
Fort Madison
Bruce Benner
Bob Kitterman
Edsel Schweizer
Grayhound
Fred Mausdam
Eddie Chuck
Ottumwa Se
Keokukee
Madison
Mt Pleasant
Olds and Yar
Gabeline
Crocker
Hiehland
Woul
Lake
Steegers
M. Ward
Bray
Cox
M. Erickson
Tolaunder
Anderson
Owens
Creece
Hulquist
McLaughlin
BK. Gabeline
R. Gabeline
Wilson
Arnold Eer
Vandermark
A. Garels
B. Garels
Dean
B. Mark
Beckman
Heckenberg
Lucas
Thie
M. BE. Makuver
R. C. Wood
Fair- Davenport
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Shaefer
Martha Butler
Jolly Seven
Henry Telockhorst
Pauli
William Bruty
Roe Island
Omer ‘Telockhorst
Edgar Porter
Clarence Miller
Manchester
Harley Miller
Mr. Miller
Don Stutsman
S . Watson
Mr. DeArmond
Ames
The
Turkey Breeders Association
H. M. Shellabarger
Sheilabarger
Joan Scott
Epworth
Vince Callahan
Callahans
Mr. Henderson
R. PF. ‘Taylor
W. J. Masson
M. J. Orr
Chester Holcomb
Mose Holcomb
Canada
Mag. Orr
America
Donald CC. Davis
Charles W. Davis
Marie Welch
Rural Woman’s Club
Jackson
Miss McConaughy
Assoc
NucHt Collins
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