Betrothal announced at Crawfordsville valentine party
Mrs. Hugh Davies and Mrs. Everette Davis hosted a valentine gathering honoring Manda Davies, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Davies. The event closed with news of Manda Davies and Arthur M. Hughes of Princeton New Jersey becoming engaged, attended by out of town guests including Olds teachers and Mrs. J Orville Hora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Zeb
Hugh Davies
Everette Davis
Manda Davies
Miss Davies
Arthur M. Hughes
Princeton
New Jersey
J. Orville Hora
Iowa City
Soldiers and sailors quartered in this country eat eggs
A historical note states that troops quartered here consume about one egg per man each day, reflecting a modest rations standard.
Knupps Host Kolah Families annual dinner
The Kolah club and families enjoyed a noon dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clayde Knupp. All but one family attended the cooperative event. Committee members included Mrs. Lauder Kennedy, Mrs. Neill Trotman, Mrs. Charles Palmer, Mrs. John Cherry, Mrs. H. J. Schoonover, and Mrs. Clarence Goff. Norman Schoonover spoke on his war service and North African campaign injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
Clayde Knupp
Lauder Kennedy
Neill Trotman
Charles Palmer
John Cherry
H. J. Schoonover
Clarence Goff
Norman Schoonover
Mr. Schoonover
Pythian Sisters Hold Patriotic Meeting at K P Hall
The Pythian Circle regular meeting Tuesday evening at K P hall drew a good crowd. Members held staff practice and agreed to a ten cent social in March. Edith Weidner and Verna Marshall were appointed to the sandwich committee for the March 7 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Edith Weidner
Verna Marshall
Social calendar highlights for Thursday to Monday
Thursday events include Fythian Past Chiefs initiation at 8 p.m. and W C T U meetings at 2:30 p.m. at the library. Friday features neighborhood coffee, Bethel Commandery dinner at 6:50 p.m. at the Masonic temple, and multiple church women groups with potlucks. Saturday hosts Nineteenth Century club luncheon, and Monday offers Rainbow Girls and D A R events at the YWCA and public library plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Evans
Bethel Commandery and Families Co-Operative
Masonic Temple
Women's Missionary Society of Baptist Church
John Caldwell
Will Sickels
W. P. Moriarty
Aish
Garden Department
Etha Dawson
E. Jefferson St
J. C. Holbert
West Chester
W.C.T.U
E. F. Bauer
Lloyd Bauer
Frances Willard
Woman's Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church
W. W. Wilson
W.S.C.S
Rebekah Lodge
F. Hall
Bible Department
Seine Aatarinus Public Library
Rainbow Girls
D.A.R
Washington
Y.W.C.A
Caspers Host Euchre Party At South Fourth Home
Mr and Mrs Charles Casper hosted a euchre club gathering Tuesday evening at S08 South Fourth avenue Guests included club members and Mr and Mrs Vince Marek Mr and Mrs Char ley Marek Mr and Mrs Herman Eagle Mrs Gertrude Eagle and Mrs Leo Sueppel with Charley Marek and Kate Shalla winning high scores and Clyde Fisburn and partner low scores Refreshments followed with a valentines theme served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Casper
Euchre
South Fourth Avenue
Vince Marek
Charley Marek
Herman Eagle
Gertrude Eagle
Kate Shalla
Clyde Fisburn
Leo Sueppel
Fishburn
Valentine
Pythian Sisters Hold Patriotic Meeting at Lodge
Mrs Steve Stewart hosted the Pythian Circle yesterday for a regular meeting with patriotic theme. The program included a paper on Mt Vernon and reminiscences from visitors to the historic site, followed by Valentine color themed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Stewart
Pythian Circle
Lincoln
Washington
Mt. Vernon
Birthday Observances Across Washington and Nearby States
The community notes multiple birthdays today among residents including Margaret Kephart 84 with Journal club status, Claire Darbyshire and Frederick Reid in California, Bob Krause at Stewart School turning 12, Caroline West Bill and Donald Sands among others with families from Columbus Junction and South Hill. A birthday dinner honors Dr. Quinn on February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Claire Darbyshire
California
Frederick Reid
Caroline West Bill
Lester Bill
Columbus Junction
Donald Sands
Frank Sands
South Hill
Donald Doran
Charles Doran
Joe Schmeltzer
Wellman
J. W. Widmer
Noble
Ray Forbes
East Highland
Neighbors Surprise Bill Lance Family Farewell Event
A group of neighbors visited the Bill Lance home last evening to surprise the family ahead of their move from the community. Refreshments were served by the women as social time followed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chorpening, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Burroughs and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Burroughs, Mr. and Mrs. Claira Neft and children, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Miller and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Lance
Earl Chorpening
Pat Burroughs
Earl Burroughs
Claira Neft
Glen Miller
St James Circle Hosts Meeting for Service Men Robes
Mrs. Fred Dupuis hosted St James Circle of St James church yesterday. Members planned to sew lap robes for convalescent hospital servicemen. The next meeting will be with Mrs Harry Barler. The afternoon closed with bridge euchre and refreshments in red white and blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dupuis
St. James Circle
St. James Church
Harry Bar- Ler
Club Meets With Mrs E H Messer
The Just Us club met yesterday afternoon with 12 members and guest Mrs A W Yard. Mrs L F Harding led a brief business meeting while entertainment included wahoo games hosted by Mrs John W Lee and Mrs John Shebeck. A former member, Mrs Dewey Conrad, visited briefly as guests toasted marshmallows for Washington Birthday. The next meeting, in two weeks, will be hosted by Mrs Shebeck with Messer and Mrs Caldwell on the entertainment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just Us
KE Kk. Messer
A. W. Yard
L. F. Harding
John W. Lee
John Shebeck
Dewey Conrad
Columbus Junction
Shebeck
Washington
Messer
John Caldwell
Indian Population in Mexico Noted for Size
A historical note highlights Mexico as home to one of the largest Indian populations in the New World, reflecting demographic and cultural presence across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
New World
Mrs Montgomery Hosts Sunshine Club Meeting
Mrs Malcolm Montgomery hosted the Sunshine club yesterday afternoon for its regular gathering. Fourteen members answered roll with anecdotes about how they met their husbands, and guests included two children along with Mrs Carl Koehler and Mrs Dale Cole. Household hints were shared by Mrs J W Meyer while Mrs Charles Wolfe led music and dramatics. Refreshments with a patriotic motif followed as several members aided in serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Montgomery
Sunshine Club
Carl Koehler
Dale Cole
J. W. Meyer
Charles Wolfe
George Koehler
Ehme Koehler
Wolfe
Knights of Columbus Meeting Notice
Knights of Columbus will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening February 17 at K C hall 212. Participants urged to attend and bring notes and dues. Meeting will discuss local council matters and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
K. C. Hall
Train Mechanics Education Highlighted by Germans
The Germans have long valued trained mechanics and urged men to join related fields at all times, emphasizing lifelong skill development and technical proficiency.
O E S and Masons Plan Washington's Birthday Party
The O E S Ainsworth chapter and the Masons with their wives plan a Washington's Birthday party at the Ainsworth Masonic temple Tuesday evening. A cooperative dinner starts at 6 30 p m with each guest bringing two covered dishes and sandwiches. Ada Spencer and Lee Baird will lead the program and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Order of Eastern Star
Masons
Washington
Ainsworth Masonic Temple
Ada Spencer
Lee Baird
Edmondson Family Letters From Front Line Homes
Letters from Edmondson sons in service describe life in N Africa Aleutians and Camp Sibert Alabama. Promotions, snow and long winter, home furloughs, and meetings with hometown friends are noted along with local moves and social events at the Hugh Morris and Thomas households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmondson Sons
Aleutians
Alabama
N. Africa
Floyd Edmondson
Ala
Myra Edmondson
Virginia Myers
Myers-Lewis
Catherine Morris
Iowa Wesleyan College
Hugh Morris
Himer Thomas
Cotter
Blair Duncan
Ella Duncan
Thomas
Everette Meeks
C. W
More Comfort Wearing FALSE TEETH
An ad for FAS TEETH powder claims to improve denture comfort by securing upper and lower plates without a gummy taste. It promises alkaline, non acid action, no sour feeling, and eliminates denture odor, recommending purchase at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drus
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Quilts at All Day Meeting
Thirteen members of Grace Hill Ladies Aid society plus two guests and several children met with Mrs. Gordon Shellman for an all day quilting session. After a cooperative noon dinner, Mrs. Nelson Woodford led a business meeting and devotional with the poem Prayer for Today. Roll call tied to an incident from 1 Samuel and dues were paid. Plans set for another all day meeting at the Community building with a sack lunch in two weeks. roll call will be answered with an incident from 1 Samuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Gordon Shellman
Nelson Woodford
1St Samuel
Fnd Samuel
Local Social Roundup and Family News
Monday notes report the Blanchard family children recovering from scarlet fever. Mrs. Glenn Lord hosted a gathering at Geo. Lord’s home in honor of Cora Baird moving to Washington. Wagonknecht brothers fox hunting with snow hoped for. Herman Wagonknecht and three sons dined with Gerald Smith. Bryce Lord called from New York City. Rex Morse and family relocate to the Boyd farm awaiting vacant occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Blanchard
Glenn Lord
Geo. Lord
Cora Baird
Washington
Wagonknechht Brothers
Herman Wagonknecht
Gerald Smith
Bryce Lord
New York City
Rex Morse
Boyd Farm
Jim Boyd
Freight Shipments Move Over Four Million Tons of Beer and Liquor
More than four million tons of beer and liquor are shipped by freight each year, highlighting the scale of distribution across industries and the logistics networks supporting alcohol transport nationwide.
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Knupps
Campbell's Tomato Soup
Libby
Florida
Fort Dearborn
Kellogg's All Bran
Deluxe Coffee National
Maxwell House Coffee
Texas Marsh
BLUE
Karo
Nat'l
Brown
Saltines
Salerno
Healim Soap Lifebuoy Lux
DPW
ECD
Pvs
Yee Ey
Fythian Past Chiefs Association
Dita
H. G. Miller
O.N.S
C. W. McLaughlin
Nineteenth Century Club
H. C. Hull
Caspers
Margaret Kephart
The
Journal
Bob Krause
Stewart School
A. R. Krause
Stanley Richards
Harry Crone
Richard H. McCleery
William Marie, Jr
Charles Wilson
B. F. Bostwick
Lois Arlene Garrett
Joe Barnes
Patty Patterson
Robert J. Patterson
Dr. Quinn
Dupuis
E. H. Messer
Mrs. Montgomery
O.E.S
Ainsworth Hall
Chicago
J. H. Speas & Son
Kalona, Iowa
Breakfast OF Champions
Rinso OR
Folger's Coffee
Marge
Morton
Carnation
Cabbace
Giant ‘Pascal
Louisa Gold
Bowlene
Drane
Hersheys
Crisco
Ige
Wieners
Asec
Thomassen’s
West Side
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