Local News Briefs Include Visits and Car Price
Mrs Ina Shaffer visits Pilot Mound to stay with her daughter-in-law and son Mr and Mrs A A Hockey. Ford V 8 six passenger sedan advertised as Washington Iowa lowest priced at 770 dollars. Mrs Sheldon Hawkins Columbus Junction and others from Crawfordsville Haskins and Boughton called on business Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Shaffer
Pilot Mound
A. A. Hockey
America
Washington
Iowa
Sheldon Hawkins
Columbus Junction
Harry Maxwell
Crawfordsville
L. M. Boughton
Haskins
Local commerce and social notes from area town
Fresh eggs retail 12c per dozen. Reister Bros. operate fresh eggs at 12c per dozen. Claude Woods started work Monday in Albert Orcutt's Piggly Wiggly grocery department. G. E. Fray will be at Cy Bush residence February 22. Montages of residents shopping and traveling appear, including Clara Faulkner to Shreveport for Mardi Gras and two couples obtaining marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Woods
Albert Orcutt
Mr. Woods
Bee
Benteco
Clara Faulkner
Shreveport
Doris Noffsinger
New Orleans
Miss Faulkner
Notice of Store Event and Local Debt Settlement
Short term notice that goods will be at the store recently bought by Warner and Bristow. Request all accounts owed to J A Harwood & Son be settled. Signed by T W Harwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner & Bristow
J. A. Harwood & Son
T. W. Harwood
Hospital Admissions and Transfers Report
Mrs. Effie Swank of Riverside admitted yesterday for pneumonia. Thomas Hotle of Columbus was operated on for appendicitis this morning. Arthur Motley of Washington Route 1 transferred to the University Hospital at Iowa City for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Swank
Riverside
Thomas Hotle
Columbusation
Arthur Motley
Washington
University Hospital
Iowa City
Bats’ Supersensitive Wings Explain Flight Task
An article in Natural History notes bats are not blind but have highly sensitive sense organs in their wings. These organs allow a blindfolded bat to navigate a room full of wires without contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural History
Cards Victory Triumphs Over Tipton In Consolation Meet
Norbert Norris led the Cardinals with 17 points as they rebounded from a 43 40 semifinal defeat to rout Tipton 56 47 in the Northeastern Iowa junior college conference consolation, while Maquoketa edged Muscatine to win the title 52 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cardinals
Maquoketa
Tipton
Northeastern Iowa
Redbirds
Ken Dotson
Mary Gingerich
Norbert Norris
Verle Crist
Cooper and
Mills
Ken Kimberlin
Bud Myatt
Kimberlin
Tipton Court
Marv Gingerich
Gene Moylan
St. Ambrose
Dale Sheets
Everett von Munster
First Norbert Norris Leads In Freshman Meet
The record lists NF Norbert Norris from Wash and F Bud Myatt from Mag among firsts, with Marvin McConnell and Glen Bloom from Mus also placed. Second listed Dresselhaus of Waukon and Griffith of Indep placed, along with F Dalager Mag and C Ruffcorn Indep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norbert Norris
Wash
Bud Myatt
Mag
Marvin McConnell
Mus
Merchants Meet Conesville Tonight in Washington
A basketball game is announced for this evening at the Y in Washington. The Merchants host Conesville in a marquee matchup between two top teams from last year’s Gold Medal tournament. The Conesville lineup features the Brown brothers Kemp and Hanft, with the Merchants aiming for top form and a strong crowd turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Merchants of
Conesville
Brown Brothers
Kemp
Hanft
Fairfield Trojans Top Keokuk 46 34 in Little Six clash
Fairfield defeated Keokuk 46 to 34 to move into a first place tie with Muscatine after the win. Floyd Lundquist scored five goals, Bob Lindauer added nine while Dale Venning led all scorers with 11 points for Keokuk in a losing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Iowa
Trojan
Keokuk
Chiefs
Muscatine
Burlington
Fairfielders
Hoovermen
Floyd Lundquist
Bob Lindauer
Walt Dabner
Bob Littleton
Ronnie Norman
Fred Dahl
Dale Venning
Strong basketball week tests Centerville and Albia
Centerville's top team visits Thursday night followed by the Albia Pirates, ranked second in the state JAYSEE. Both squads have won easily on their home floors, and local Cards face heavy travel and fatigue as tournament play approaches, possibly limiting their best effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Albia Pirates
Jaysee
Kimberlin
Y's Men and Wives Hosted in MecCleery Home
Mr and Mrs Richard H Mc Cleery hosted Y's Men's bridge club at their MecCleery home after the regular meeting. While the men met, wives enjoyed refreshments at North Side cafe. Bridge was later played at five tables with EB Morrison Jr and wife winning high score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. McCleery
Y’s
North Side
McCleery
EB. D. Worrison, Jr
Promotional Tests for Iowa Highway Patrolmen
Ames held competitive promotional exams for 109 patrolmen with 72 vying for sergeant and higher ranks. Karl W. Fischer directed the tests with C. A. Knee and Dr. A. R. Lauer assisting, outlining the process for advancing within the patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Karl W. Fischer
C. A. Knee
A. R. Lauer
Iowa State College
Indictment of Walter Rohde on Three Charges
Mount Pleasant. Walter Rohde 49 was indicted by a grand jury on three charges connected to mailed threats to state Representative Harlan C Foster and an alleged January attempt on Foster's life. He faces malicious threats terrorizing an inhabitant of a dwelling and assault with attempt to commit manslaughter. Bond set at 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Walter Rohde
Harlan C. Foster
Foster
Rohde
Mrs H Shields Pupils Impress in Piano Recital
The Saturday afternoon recital on Feb 16 showcased Mrs Henry Shields piano students with strong technique and musicality. Notable performers included Nan Hoover and Bonnie Simpson with accompanist, presenting works by Bach Grieg Chopin Brahms Beethoven and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Shields
Henry Shields
Nan Hoover
Weybright
Nancy Patterson
Thompson
Bagley
Thompson Francis Miller
Bonnie Simpson
Peresrerouias
Chopin Jane Baldrige Bourres
Bach
Cme
Grieg
Shirley Dunlap
Brahms Jean Atchison
Allegro
Beethoven Bonnie Simpson
Use of Eyes Long Hours for Adults Studied
The article notes that the average adult uses his eyes continuously for about 16 hours daily. It highlights constant visual strain and suggests eye care practices to reduce fatigue.
Ottumwa Bulldogs rout Washington Demons 43 to 27 in league clash
Ottumwa High School’s Bulldogs overwhelmed Washington Demons 43 to 27 in a Little Six contest. Key moments included a 17-0 Ottumwa run spanning the third period, led by Frankie Phillips with 13 points, and Demons missing 7 of 21 free throws. Washington was hampered by Darwin Vacha’s illness, and Bobby Lowe and Don Kiesey led the Demons with 10 and 9 points respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa High School
Bulldogs
Demons
Packer City
Muscatine
Burlington Grayhounds
Ottumwa
Washington
Don Kiesey
Bobby Lowe
Frankie Phillips
Jim Williams
Darwin Vacha
Roger Lance
Don Voorhees
Lowe
Gilroy
Phillips
Gabby Ware
Bob Cockrell
B. Williams
J Farrington
Lee
Noreen
Kewcie
Chata A
OFTER
Klein
Kiesey
Prebyl
Burham
Voorhees
Midge Makeever
Coe
Mrs Ruegsegger Hosts All Day Wellman Quilting
Mrs A C Ruegsegger entertained a quilting group from Wellman for an all day session. A noon lunch and afternoon ice cream wafers followed. Attendees included Mrs Will Beckhardt Mrs FE Maplethorpe Mrs Vella Maplethorpe Mrs W Graff Mrs Elizabeth Schulty Mrs Jacob Fisher and Mrs J J Birkey of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Ruegsegger
Wellman
Will Beckhhardt
FE. EK. Maplethorpe
Vella Maplethorpe
W. Graff
Elizabeth Schulty
Jacob Fisher
Washington
J. J. Birkey
Ruegsegger
Dorcas Society Meets in Brighton
Twenty members of the Dorcas society of the Seventh Day Adventists church traveled to Brighton last evening to be guests in Mrs. Gertrude Henrys home. President Pearl Whistler led the devotional and a brief business session. The ladies then quilted blocks and embroidered tea towels. The next meeting is set for March 2 with Pansy Huffstutler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
The
Seventh Day Adventists Church
Brighton
Gertrude Henry
Pearl Whistler
Pansy Huffstutler
Susannah Group Dinner Meeting Reports Progress
The Susannah girls of the Methodist church held a regular meeting after a 5 o'clock pot luck at Mrs. Leo Hoover’s home. Twenty five members attended with group singing led by president Jean Applegate and a candle light service. Marjorie Logan announced $7.61 from a cookie and candy sale. Esther Lenninger reviewed The Amazing Chinese booklet. Membership gifts were received. March meeting planned at JoAnn Ross’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah
Methodist Church
Leo Hoover
Jean Applegate
Marjorie Logan
Ways and Means
R. C. Keagy
Esther Lenninger
JoAnn Ross
Rural Homemakers Club Meets at Mrs. Rhea Home
The Rural Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Nina Rhea's home on Friday despite bad roads. The program committee distributed year plans and February anniversaries were featured. Ida Wooley recounted Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with Cecile Harland delivering the piece. Louise Holmes led a Valentine hunt and games. Hazel Moorhead spoke on Mount Vernon restoration, and a luncheon was served by the hostess and her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Rhea
Ida Wooley
Lincoln
Cecile Harland
Louise Holmes
Valentine Hunt
Hazel Moorhead
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Shower honors Mrs Crone in North Second Avenue home
Mrs Al Logan and daughter Theo hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Woodrow Crone the former Verna Mangold at 714 North Second Avenue Monday evening. Twenty guests attended and played games before the honoree opened gifts. Refreshments were served by Margery Logan and Virginia Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Logan
Theo
Woodrow Crone
Verna Mangold
North Second Avenue
Margery Logan
Virginia Robertson
Toast in Drinks Recall Ancient Wassail Custom
A historical note describes toasting customs where a slice of toast was placed in the wassail bowl, guests drank, and the host swallowed the remaining sop as the meal concluded.
Eastern Star Holds School of Instruction in Mason Temple
Mrs Scotta Dalziel of What Cheer led a school of instruction for the Washington chapter OES in Mason Temple. Seventy members attended the afternoon session and 110 the evening. Initiations included Phyllis and Margaret Fienner of Des Moines and Washington. Guests from several chapters visited. gifts were exchanged and a luncheon and dinner were held at North Side cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotta Dalziel
Order of Eastern Star of
Iowa
Washington
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Western Star
North Side
Dodder
Charles Bowman
Iowa City
Marguerite Swift
Lattimer Davis
Ainsworth
What Cheer
Don Orr
Dalziel
Phyllis Fienner
Des Moines
Margaret Fienner
T. A. Fienner
Fienner
J. M. Lloyd
George Pauls
Ted Crone
Brighton
Katona
Keota
Riverside
Wayland
Eastern Star
Handcraft Section 4 Meeting Report With Cut Work Display
Handcraft department section 1 met yesterday afternoon at Mrs William Sitler home with nine members present. Mrs Earle Libe read a paper on The History of Cut Work and displayed cut work pieces. Mrs Ernie Temple reviewed the February issue of Better Homes and Gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sitler
Earle Libe
Ernie Temple
Better Homes and Gardens
V.F.W. Auxiliary Holds Evening Meeting and Appoints Social Committee
The V F W auxiliary met in the K C hall with district president Mrs Hazel Johnson of Fairfield attending. A social committee was named for next Tuesday's joint meeting led by chairwoman Mrs A Ek Palmer with aides Stella Palmer and Mrs Dan Rohrer, and a district meeting is planned in Fairfield on March 2 with Washington's color bearers to present floor work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Knights of Pythias
Clayton Bear
Howard Kerr
George Baker
Pythian
G. A. Reinert
Everette Ward
Edith Weidner
Richard Johnson
V.F.W
K.C. Hall
A. Ek. Palmer
Stella Palmer
Dan Rohrer
Hazel Johnson
Fairfield
Washington
Methodist Women’s Society Meeting Planned Friday
The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet Friday at 2 30 in the church. Mrs J W Chandler will lead worship and Mrs E S Hebner will direct the study program. The high school boys quartet and Virginia Lee Gibson with Donna Belle Kephart perform musically. Unit 4 handles social hour. mission study precedes at 2 in the chapel with Mrs Evelyn Surface presenting the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
J. W. Chandler
E. S. Hebner
Virginia Lee Gibson
Donna Belle Kephart
Evelyy Surface
Baptist Women's Missionary Society
Richard Leet
Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society
T. A. Michels
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Rebekah
C.F
Methodist Church
Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service
West Chester W C T U to Meet Friday at 2 P M
The West Chester W C T U will hold a meeting Friday at 2 p m with Mrs George Pennington presiding. Sarah Pollock is named leader and Mrs Edith Bauer will serve as devotional leader. The topic is Alcoholic Education in My Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
George Pennington
Sarah Pollock
Edith Bauer
Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings
Notices list weekly events with dates and times for chapters of the O E S Masonic groups Odd Fellows Rebekah D A R Fortnightly club and church societies. The schedule notes luncheons card parties potlucks and special programs across venues such as the Masonic hall North Side cafe and Presbyterian church with hostesses named and meetings slated through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Odd Fellows
F. Hall
O.E.S
Aeean Mesonic
West Chester
North Side
C. W. McLaughlin
Antna Dawson
Ainsworth
O.F.S
Masonic Hall
P.E.0
C. S. Lemmon
South
Iowa Avenue
D.A.R. Washington
Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Dawson
Sers
Temperance Education Meeting at Barker Home
The W. Cc. T. A. will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m in Mrs T F Barker’s home at 602 South Third Avenue. Topic is Temperance Education with a Proverbs 23 19 32 lesson led by Ella Gordon. A program and box social follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Barker
South Third Avenue
Ella Gordon
Local Birthdays Highlight Community Figures
Dorothy Jean Hennon turns fifteen today. Mrs. S. T. Rickey, Mrs. Earle Libe, and Ella Anderson celebrate birthdays. Mrs. R. V. Davis of Crawfordsville marks 76 years, as does Mrs. Jennie Frain of Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Davis
Crawfordsville
L. BK. Leslie
Ottum Wa
S. T. Rickey
Earle Libe
Ella Anderson
R. V. Davis
Jennie Frain
Brighton
Birthday List Notices From Local Area Residents Today
Mrs Curtis Snyder M Hard scrabble Homer Lambert Way land Mrs Joe Schmeltzer Well man Mrs Victor Malichky Rich mond Ernestine Herr Clay also have birthdays today The daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Green BHlaine celebrates her 11th birthday at Dubuque Others whose birthdays fall on this date are Jean Atchison daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Atchison Vlasta Musil who is 18 years old today George Swift and Harold Booth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Snyder
M Hardscrabble
Homer Lambert
Wayland
Joe Schmeltzer
Wellman
Victor Malichky
Richmond
Ernestine Herr
Clay
Merle Green
Bhlaine
Dubuque
Jean Atchison
A. E. Atchison
Vlasta Musil
George Swift
Harold Booth
Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Ru-Ex Compound with a home remedy mixing a quart water and four lemons. It promises relief within 48 hours or overnight, with a money back guarantee if no improvement and directions to return the empty package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil- Drug
Lips & Hebner Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf Floral CO
Reister Bros
G. E. Fray
Cy Bush Res
Clyde Turkington
Ada Letts
Letts
A. R. Allen
Leola Magdefran
H. White
Harper
Henry Riegelman
Max H. Stotszman
Lockridge
Anna Mae Ericson
Mt. Pleasant
Thora Reynolds
Chicago
Davenport
Terry Marsh
B. H. Baur
Ed F. Mack
Lawrence Kehoe
Larry, Jr
Rock Island
Joe Lohberger
Richland High School
Guther
Manton Hebner
Druggists
Robert More
Fred L. Moore
Mexico
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fred Moore
Glen Bloom
Dresselhaus
Waukon
M. Steele
Crist
North Norris
Scone
Norv Norris
Gingerich
Thrapp
Morrison
A Finke
Nickerson
Stewart & Crone Sheets
Ewe Ee Eee
Peters Hardware
Peters
Goodwin
Smith
Gilmore
Tipton Staienatley Pe
Johnson
Werling
Reid
Dotson G. Finke
Stephens Mills
al Sam Cooper
Barbers
M. Haberman
A. Haberman
Bozman
D. Crone
Myers A
Ee Nena Aps
MecCleery
Vacha
K.P
Mrs. Ruegsegger
Susannah Group
Rural Homemakers Club
Rhea
Methodist Women’s Society
Lydia
Pinkham
Noble Grand Circle
C.F. Hall
D. of W
G.A.R. Hall
E. A. Ralston
Havre
Nellie Hoffman
Dorothy Jean Hennon
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