Local News Highlights From Washington and Surrounding Areas
William A. Trotter and Edith Mae Henderson of Ainsworth obtained a marriage license at the courthouse. Updates cover travelers, health notes on Mrs. Mary E. McCleery in San Diego, family moves from Keota to rural routes near Washington, and community visits to Excelsior Springs Missouri. Also reports on Crawfordsville Cyclonettes injuries, Mt. Union advancing to finals, Yarmouth securing third place, and sectional tournament results featuring Nichols Sharon Conesville and Tiffin high schools with standout players Dora Plecker and Kemp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Trotter
Edith Mae Henderson
Ainsworth
Court House
Kirschner
Nichols
Kemp
Conesville
W. Stafford
Sharon
Tiffin Girls
Tiffin
Dora Plecker
Sharon Girls
Lilah Plecker
Hughes
Madden
H. Irvin
H. L. Hibba
H. JF. Little
Columbus Junction
Hospital Dismissals And Admits From Washington Area
Dismissals Saturday include M. D. Koehler and Mrs. Ray Walton with infant Ruby from Washington route. Mrs. Cletus Ruxlowe and her Keota family member were discharged yesterday. Mrs. Ben Miles Wayland was discharged this morning. Nellie Kendrick of Washington admitted Saturday afternoon for medical treatment. Ellen Buser of Conesville underwent an appendectomy yesterday. Eleanor Maas of Washington underwent an appendectomy this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Koehler
Washington
Ray Walton
Ruby
Cletus Ruxlowe
Keota
Ben Miles Wayland
Nellie Kendrick
Ellen Buser
Conesville
Eleanor Maas
Riverside Five Comes Tonight In Local Basketball Set
Maid-Rites face Riverside town team at the Y this evening at 7 45. Riverside lineup unavailable yet described as a strong mix. Globe Trotters tickets on sale for Feb 22 feature game at the Y with Maid-Rites. 35 cents adults 15 cents children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maid-Rites
Riverside Town
Riverside
Globe Trotters
Harlem Globe Trotters
Tom Cantoni
Candy Kitchen
Bob Marshall
Olds Wins Girls Sectional Title at Crawfordsville
Night Crawfordsville Feb 1 Olds defeated Mt. Union 63 to 39 to clinch the sectional title. Olds pulled away in the fourth quarter as Kirkpatrick scored 20 and Huston 16 while Lorna Carlson led Mt. Union with 17. Both teams earned trophies and advance to the district tournaments next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Union
Crawfordsville
Rich
Rose
Ewe
Sommers
Griffith
Whiting
Anderson - Svebasts
U Lease
L. Carlson
K. Carlson
Ga- Gabeline
Knox
Beline
Erick Waters
Son
Huston
Olds
Olds Huston
Kirkpatrick
Yarmouth
Erickson
Lluston
Amento Manmysl
Tolander
Kilpatrick
Anderson
Hulquist
Owens
V. Anderson
Seaman
Gabeline
B. Gabeline
Mapsiaal
Nists
R. Gabeline
Ee Seanne
Vandermark
Hingst
Garrels
Cane Ee
Lorna Carlson
Mediapolis Defeats Columbus Junction In Iowa League Clash
Mediapolis high school beat Columbus Junction 88 to 30 in a Southeast Iowa league game. Mediapolis led 13 to 5 after the first period and 20 to 11 at halftime with a 27 to 23 edge after three. Columbus Junction won the preliminary 18 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Mediapolis
Columbus
Cotter
New London
Iowa
Winfield
Weekend guests and family news from Washington area
Weekend houseguests included Elmer Tilton, William Senter of Des Moines, and Bus Jessen of Dubuque. Clyde and Ralph Pratt celebrate February birthdays and a breakfast gathering followed. A trip to Iowa City and Muscatine covered visits to LeRoy Riley and Carroll Halligan. Linda Beth Moore is newborn granddaughter of Laura Graham. A child, Carroll Edward Halligan, joins the Halligan family. A Wilson descendant Beatrice from Washington is mentioned. The Moore and Corre families attend a funeral in Greeley for Karen Kay Corre, granddaughter of Howard McCreedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Pratt
Elmer Tilton
William Senter
Des Moines
Bus Jessen
Dubuque
Pratt
Harry Miller
Jefferson City
R. BK. Pratt
Clyde Pratt
Ralph Pratt
L. F. Harding
Ramona Riley
F. H. Hunt
Iowa City
LeRoy Riley
University of Iowa
Muscatine
Carroll Halligan
Carroll Edward
Douglas H. Moore
Santa Anna
Texas
Linda Beth
Laura Graham
Washington
Ralph McCreedy
Howard G. McCreedy
Ainsworth
Rolland Benson
Greeley
Iowa
Howard McCreedy
Karen Kay Corre
Harry Correl
Correl
McCreedy
Karl Meyers
Corre
Mr. McCreedy
Benson
Meyers
Sharon Triumphs in Riverside Girls Sectional Basketball
Sharon consolidated school won the Riverside girls sectional tournament by defeating Nichols 40 to 25 on Saturday night. Conesville beat Tiffon 28 to 18 in the consolation game, with both games cited as strong exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Sharon Consolidated School
Nichols
Tiffon
Conesvile
Crone Family Visits Ottumwa While McLellan Managers Meet
Mr and Mrs Harry Crone visited Ottumwa yesterday to spend time with daughter Martha Crone and son and daughter in law Marion Crone. G A Hayereen will attend a three day McLellan stores managers convention in Davenport Iowa Illinois. Mr and Mrs W H Messer were guests yesterday of the Donald Benell family in Kalona. Mr and Mrs H T Carris and Mrs Seth E Carris of Keota were shoppers here this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Crone
Ottumwa
Martha Crone
Inlaw
Mrs
Marion Crone
G. A. Hayereen
Davenport
McLellan
Iowa
Illinois
W. H. Messer
Donald Benell
Kalona
H. T. Carris
Seth E. Carris
Keota
Edith Henderson and William Trotter wed in Cedar Rapids home ceremony
Edith M. Henderson of Cedar Rapids daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Henderson and William A. Trotter of Cedar Rapids son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Trotter exchanged vows yesterday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ home. Rev. W. H. Hemphill officiated with Irene Bishop singing. Attendants included Mrs. Jean Kelsey Fletcher and Larry H. Trotter. The couple plans a short wedding trip and residence in Cedar Rapids. Guests from out of town included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fletcher and Dwight Harley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Seb
Edith M. Henderson
Cedar Rapids
D. F. Henderson
William A. Trotter
G. F. Trotter
W. H. Hemphill
Irene Bishop
Dorothy Trotter
Jean Kelsey Fletcher
Larry H. Trotter
Trotter
Newburg
Iowa
Washington High School
Washington Junior College
University of Iowa
Smith
E. L. Smith
Washington
University of Iowa College of Engineering
Tau Beta Pi
J. [. Case Company
Rock Island
G. E. Davis
Betsy
Harriett
Lafayette
Ind
William J. Masson
Iowa City
Helen Masson
Chicago Heights
R. P. Taylor
Clayde Cornick
Josephine
Moust Union
Jean and
Esther Smith
Edward R. Barker
Sigourney
C. M. Brinning Honored at Birthday Dinner
A surprise duck dinner celebrated C. M. Brinning’s fifty first birthday and honored three other February birthdays. Attendees included A. L. Duensing and family, C. L. Doran and family, and various Brinning relatives at the Brinning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Brinning
Llloyd Duensing
Cc. L. Doran
Donald Doran
Brinning
A. L. Duensing
Mary Ellen
Lloyd
Harry
C. L. Doran
Donald, Hierman
George
Katherine
Carol
Virgil de Maree
M. Brinning
Public Affairs Dept. to Meet Thursday
Mrs. C. W. McLaughlin and Mrs. J. EB. Wright will co hostesses for a luncheon meeting of the Public Affairs Department Thursday at 1 p m in the private dining room of the North Side cafe. After luncheon the program includes The Present Situation in the Far East by Anna Dawson and a review of Americas to the South by J T Whitaker by Mrs. J N Irwin of Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. McLaughlin
J. EB. Wright
Department of Public Affairs
North Side
Far East
Anna Dawson
Americas
South
J. T. Whitaker
J. N. Irwin
Brighton
D.A.R. Washington
George C. Stewart
Elizabeth Dawson
Rural Woman's Club
Will Marie
O.E.S
Kensington
iMachine Masonic Temple
Walnut Woman's Club
Leslie McFarland
Ellen Gidley Hosts 18th Birthday Dinner
Ellen Gidley celebrated her eighteenth birthday Saturday with four girl friends at her parents home, 407 South Second Avenue. A decorated cake with lighted candles topped the table as the guests enjoyed a social evening after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euklen Gidley
Ray Gidley
South Second Avenue
Mrs Merle Eckels Hosts White Way Club Meeting
The White Way club met at Mrs Merle Eckels home with fourteen members present. After business, members found their valentines at four tables and enjoyed a luncheon with a Valentine motif served by the hostess and Mrs Fred Foriash. The next meeting will be with Mrs Nellie Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Club
Merle Eckels
Valentine
Fred Foriash
Nellie Booth
Clarence Shulls Note Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs Clarence Shull marked their third wedding anniversary with weekend guests Mr and Mrs John Shook of East Peoria Illinois and hosted an anniversary supper Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Jack Marston of Ainsworth as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Shull
John Shook
East Peoria
Jack Marston
Ainsworth
Social Calendar A Week of Local Club Meetings
A dense schedule lists Monday through Thursday events across town including drama, Rainbow Girls, D of V, Royal Neighbors, Handcraft, Pythian Sisters, Oak K C ball, Lexington circle, Snowball Social Club, Legion Auxiliary, Just Us club, D A R Washington dinner, Rural Woman's club, O E S, Kensington luncheon, Walnut Woman's club and J W Baker Relief corps with dates, hosts and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Lucy Knauss
Iowa Avenue
W. R. Gross
West
Washington Street
Pythian Sisters
Toe Oak
K.C. Ball
Birthday Honorees Include Booth and Green Family
February 19 marks celebrations for Harold Booth and others listed as birthday honorees. Elaine Green, daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Green of Dubuque and formerly of Washington, turns ten today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Booth
8. T. Rickey
Earle Libe
Curtix Snyder
Ernestine Herroat Clay
Ella Andersen
Elaine Green
Merle Green
Dubuque
Washington
Local residents mark birthdays today
Homer Lambert of Wayland Jean Atchison Viasta Musil Mrs. Victor Malichky of Richmond Mrs. Joe Setmeitster of Wellman George Swift Dorothy Jean Hennon and Mrs. Rh V Devis of Crawfordsville all observe birthdays today in community notices highlighting neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Lambert
Wayland
Jean Atchison
Viasta Musil
Victor Malichky
Richmond
Joe Setmeitster
Wellman
George Swift
Dorothy Jean Hennon
Rh. V. Devis
Crawfordsville
Dale Robertson Honored by Homemakers Club Farewell
Homemakers club members and families held a surprise farewell party Friday for Mr. and Mrs Dale Robertson as they move to a farm northwest of Washing. A potluck supper was served followed by guitar by Mrs. Reaney singing with Mrs. Redlinger at the piano and harmonica by Mrs. Pinochle and Chinese checkers provided adult diversion. Children enjoyed toy balloons from Clarence Goff as well. The group offered best wishes and regret at their departure from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Dale Robertson
Washington
Robert Reaney
Hubert Redlinger
Carl Hering
Clarence Goff
Robertsons
Smith Masson Wedding Held at Bride’s Parents Home
A pretty wedding took place Saturday evening at the home of Dr and Mrs W J Masson as their daughter Catherine Masson married Frederick X Smith of Rock Island Illinois. The ceremony was by Rev William M Nichol with harp accompaniment and a candlelit arch floral setting. The couple left for Rock Island after a reception for thirty six guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Masson
Catherine
Frederickx. Smith
Rock Island
William M. Nichol
United Presbyterian Church
Paul Fry
Marion L. Timmins
Schubert
Carrie Jacobs Bond
de Koven
Mr. Fry
Mrs. Smith
Fifteenth Avenue
Luncheon Honors Mrs. Carol Hanna Moving to Waterloo
Mrs. Grace Williams hosted a 1 pm Social Hour luncheon for Mrs. Carol Hanna who is moving to Waterloo. The event featured yellow and green décor, a jonquil centerpiece, a three course meal served by the hostess and Mrs Maude Lease, and a handkerchief shower. Mrs Lee Hanna attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Grace Williams
Social Hour Club
Carol Hanna
Waterloo
Maude Lease
Lee Hanna
Mrs Evan L Rees Hosts WyMan Community Club
Mrs Evan L Rees entertained the Wy man Community club at the school gymnasium on Wednesday afternoon. The entertainment committee planned games contests and stunts. Refreshments and favors featured a Valentine theme served by Mrs Paul Huston Mrs John Hughes Mrs Ernest Jones and Mrs Ronnie Davis. Mrs J W Robertson will entertain the club in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Evan L. Rees
Valentine
Paul Huston
John Hughes
Ernest Jones
Ronnie Davis
J. W. Robertson
Legion Auxiliary Birthday Luncheon Plan
The Legion Auxiliary observes its nineteenth anniversary with a birthday luncheon at 12 30 p m on Wednesday. Americanism and national defense month are included in the program, hosted by Mrs George Rudiger with guest speaker Richard McCleery. Social committee members organize the luncheon and each member is asked to bring a dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Circle
May Bishop
Glenn Knapp
Legion Auxiliary
George Rudiger
Americanism and
National Defense
Richard McCleery
Leland Carris
Walter Conner
Cyrus Birka
Pinochle Club Holds Weekend Meeting in Caldwell Home
Orville Calewell and son Billy hosted the Pinochle club in Caldwell Saturday. The group began in January 1935 with twelve neighbors. members traveled up to eighteen miles. Wilna Norman and Oral Norman led high scores. Woodburn and the Eckels family attended from notable distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Calewell
Billy
Oral Norman
Dele Woodburn
Wellman
Mer
Poylis
Business
Davenport
Glen dale Telephone Co annual meeting and church notices
The Glen dale Telephone Co. holds its annual meeting Friday February 16 at 1 30 P M in the basement parlor of the U P church. The Christian Ladies Aid society serves a chicken dinner Thursday from 11 15 A M at the church 413 Presbyterian collage prayer meeting Wednesday morning at 9 30 with Dr and Mrs F W Eastwood at themanse 209 East Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale Telephone Co
U. Pp
Christian Ladies Aid Society
Presbyterian
F. W. Eastwood
Mance
East Main Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren
Morgan
Harold Johnson
Walter Rukgaber
Wolf Floral CO
Sidwell
Howard L. McCleery
Mary E. MecCleery
San Diego
California
Roy Argo
Ernie Temple
Excelsior Springs
Emma Witteman
Mrs. Temple
Darlene Custer
Grover Custer
Ella
Rita Monaghan
Mrs. Stattley Smith
Margaret Jean
Jose and
Joan
Waverly
G. W. Hotle
W. D. Kyle
Mrs. Sherm Watson
S. B. Watson
W. R. Davison
Jack A. Stauffer
Kirkwood, Il
Mr. Stauffer
Mildred Smith
Lulu Smith
Ruth Dupuis
W. B. Dupuis
I. E. Goffey
West Chester
Douglas Eastwood
Coe College
Charles Lynch
Boone
Mr. Lynch
T. J. Lynch
Billy Cox
Hollywood
Calif
Walt Disney Studios
Crawfordsville Cyclonettes
Mr. Union
Fye
Lauer
Yarmouth Sextet
E. Gabeline
Lease of
Wally Bergstrom
Iron Man
W. C. Rauscher
Evelyn Gabeline
Dorothy Huston
Lugene Hendrickson
Richland
Guards
Lucile Willson
Yar
Conesville High School
Nichols High School
Riverside Public School
Sharon High School
Tiffin High School
Inrawfordsville
Slaughter
Sehmitt
Yarmouth vPabrer
Willison
Oan Es
Vandermark We
Stafford
Jean
Maxwell
Todd Ee Walker
Cozad
R. Cozad
E. Stafford
Finley
Edgar
Graham
Ay Vetter
Elder
Kirehner
Vetter
Neff
Fridley
Green
Carter Nate
Baldwin
Haman
Shera
Meade Euvreree
Brant M. Irvin
Oy J Bushman
Washington Dairy
Globe-Trotters
Mouth
Victoria Anderson
Frances Gabeline
George Mohr
Mr. Mohr
Cedar Falls
Tourney
Farmington
Milton
Gilman
Mitchellville
Edith Henderson
William Trotter
EuEllen Gidley
Clarence Shulls
Elsie Glassburner
Rainbow Girls
Masecnic Temple
Masonic Temple D. of V
Dale Robertsons
W. M. Salterberg
W. F. Salterberg
C. V. Crall
Smith-Masson
Josephine Cornick
Scortt’s
Scott Furniture Co
Caldwell
American Institute of Laundering
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