Benson Couple Celebrates 20th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Benson mark their 20th anniversary today at 404 East Washington Street. They wed in Des Moines on February 20, 1928, as neighbors note the milestone amid local ads and shop news. Stanley Richards named tape recording director in Drake University radio department for second semester. The Humms attend a Pyrofax convention in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Benson
East Washington Street
Des Moines
Stanley Richards
Radio Department
Drake University
Stanley
Liberal Arts
E. A. Humm
Chicago
Bombers Bow to Wellman Wildcats in Close Clash
Wellman defeated Wayland 15 to 10 at halftime and 29 to 27 at the final as the Wildcats held off the Bombers. Bob Roth scored 14 for Wayland while Don Swartzendruber tallied 13 for Wellman and played strong defense. The win kept Wellman at 22 and 4, Wayland at 17 and 3 losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Wellman
Wildcats
Bombers
Bob Roth
Don Swartzendruber
Henry County
Washington County
Creeks Overflow As Snow Melts in Pilotburg Area
In Pilotburg and Lookout the thaw floods creeks after three mild days as snow recedes. Community notes highlight birthdays at Lookout school, Valentine parties, county program meetings, a soils meeting in Fairfield, visits to Washington, Keota and Iowa City, and births and anniversaries in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stransky
Pilotburg
Allensworth
Marion Stransky
Frank Leeper
Belle Wilson
Wade Ferguson
Clyde Crile
Pilotburg Ladies and Society
Esther Hamilton
Lloyd Lemley
John Mullenex
Kalona Wellman and Washington Triumph in Junior High Round
Kalona seventh and eighth graders beat Ainsworth 30 19 to advance to the next round. Wellman juniors edge Riverside 22 26 with a second half rally. Washington junior high overwhelms West Chester 55 29 as reserves late in the third period. Play resumes Saturday at 2 PM with Kalona vs Wellman and Washington vs Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Wellman
Washington
Ainsworth
Riverside
West Chester
Brighton
Wellman Boys
Glen Hall
Little Demons
W C T U Meets In Home Of Mrs Crull
The W C T U gathered Thursday evening at Mrs C V Crull s home with Ella Gordon leading devotions about the Frances Willard Memorial fund. J A Hawthorne led the business meeting and members voted to send five dollars to the Legislative Willard and Stevens funds. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Crull
Ella Gordon
Frances Willard
J. A. Hawthorne
Willard
Stevens
Speidel
Linda Lee
South Side Club Afternoon Meeting at Mrs. Fesler Home
Riverside residents attended a South Side club gathering hosted by Mrs. Lyle Fesler at her Riverside area home on Feb 18. Guests included Mrs. Gerot and Mrs. Meeks, with social time and refreshments served by the hostess and daughter Shirley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Critz
Riverside
Lyle Fesler
South Side Club
William Gerot
Alvah Gerot
J. L. Meeks
Windess
One Tree
Shirley Fesler
Carl Craig
Clair Flynn
Sherman Fox
Alva Bell
Claude Flynn
John R. Veggy
Victor Burich
Dale Burich
Mary Vlasak
Burich
Riverside Unit 257
The
American Legion
Legion Rooms
Melvin Bone
A. H. Pogge
Louis Waldschmidt
Naomi Dautremont
R. J. Green
North Carolina
Bertha Tener
Roy G. Green
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Fortnightly group donates book to public library
Handcraft IV of Fortnightly met at Mrs. Duane Griggs with 22 members and one guest. They donated the book A Fireside Book of Folksongs to the Public library in memory of Mrs. E. D. Morrison. Blood donor volunteers were listed. March 16 program by Dr. H. Wood on Comics announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handcraft IV
Duane Griggs
Ruth Boller
E. K. Burham
E. D. Morrison
H. Wood
James Birney
First Dairy Cows Arrive at Jamestown and Plymouth
The first cows were brought to Jamestown in 1611 and to Plymouth in 1624, largely sourced from Devonshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Plymouth Colony
Devonshire
Favorite Recipes Shower Honoring Miss Grecian
A miscellaneous shower for bride-to-be Betty Grecian was hosted at Mrs. Vernon Wittiug's home with 20 guests. Gifts, games, and a recipe file created by each guest were shared, plus household tips on canning and cooking. Refreshments in blue and white accompanied by Helen Breese's pouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Grecian
Vernon Wittiig
P E O Meets With Mrs Milo Sorden
Chapter 1 of the P E O entertained 26 members at the home of Mrs Milo Sorden for a regular business meeting. The program included two piano numbers and two vocal numbers performed by Rita Mae McLaughlin and Helen Stone with refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Sorden
Rita Mae McLaughlin
Grieg
Burleigh
Helen Stone
Angel Star
Thunder Water
J. M. Lloyd
L. E. Helmick
D. P. Livingston
Mrs. Tucker Hosts Indian Creek Club Meeting
The Indian Creek Club met with Mrs. Donald Tucker and ten members plus two guests Margaret Hesseltine and Mrs. Al an Bereiter. Roll call referenced Abraham Lincoln or George Washington. Bingo filled the social hour as new year books were distributed. Next meeting is with Mrs. Lillie Williams on March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Club
Donald Tucker
Margaret Hesseltine
Alan Bereiter
Abraham Linccoln
George Washington
Lillie Williams
Swimming to Death of Jenmings Rodents Drives Migration Claim
A report describes Jenmings rodents migrating from Norway and Sweden in large swarms toward the sea, with commentary that they swim to what observers interpret as certain death during certain periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Sweden
Rice Production Takes Root in Chile Since 1930
Rice was first cultivated in Chile by 1930 and now yields about 1.6 million metric tons. The development marks a shift in Chilean agriculture with rising grain output and domestic cultivation expanding beyond traditional crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Royal Birds In Edward I Era Sworn Oaths On Birds
Historical practice in Edward I's reign 1273 to 1307 included swearing oaths on royal birds such as the swan the peacock and the pheasant. The birds symbolized sovereignty and were treated as royal symbols during legal and ceremonial acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward I of
England
Social Calendar Notices for Local Groups andEvents
Notices list meetings and social activities for Rebekah lodge I O O F Bethlehem Commandery Masonic groups and clubs across the week. Includes times venues and requests to bring dishes table service and notices for absences or changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
I. O. Oo. F. Hall
Bethlehem Commandery and Families
Masonic Temple
Birthday greetings from the Journal staff
Special birthday wishes for Frank L. Wilson on his fifth birthday and for Mrs. Don Paul and other celebrated youngsters. Also extends anniversary greetings to Wartin Westin and James Havel, with a note that Journal employees celebrate with treats from Francis L. Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Wilson
Wilson
Don Paul
Glen Mace
Reed Boyd
J. Dempsey
T. M. Mast
Jack Moore
Reed Moore
Jimmy
Robert Alfred Hender II
R. A. Hender
Kenneth John Blecha, Jr
Intra-city Bus Idea For Washington Gathers Support
Mrs Justus Peterson of 1126 East Washington advocates an intra city bus route for Washington with frequent trips, cheap fares, and possible operation by local taxicab firms. She cites Princeton Illinois where a six am to eleven pm bus runs every half hour with five cent fares serving schools hospitals courthouse and other public buildings using printed schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justus Peterson
Will Carson
East
Washington Street
Illinois
Princeton
Ill
Peterson
Estherville
Red Oak
Iowa
Princeton Bus Company
Court House
St Anthony's Circle Holds Potluck Dinner
Twenty one members of St Anthony's Circle shared a potluck dinner at Mrs H L Whittaker's home yesterday noon. Guests included Mrs Irene Ofelt Mrs Mabel Barnes and Anna Hermeier. The group decorated with candles and patriotic theme and played pinochle and bridge after the regular business meeting. Officers will be elected at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony’s Circle
H. L. Whittaker
Irene Ofelt
Mabel Barnes
Anna Hermeier
Burlington OES invites Washington chapter to instruction and banquet
Ke. C. Blackmar Chapter No. 300 of Burlington invites the Washington chapter of the OES to a school of instruction and inspection at 1 30 and 8 p m Monday A banquet will be held at 6 30 Reservations for the banquet should be in by the 21st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke. C. Blackmar
Burlington
Washington
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Washington Cement
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Atchison Shoe Store
Ms Shop
Ol the
Dental Association
Neal
Joy
Mr. Lowell
Henry Berdo
Smokey Joe
Wellman Wildcats
Ross Motor Service
Gingerich
Shalla
Yoder
Reece
Conklin
Butterbaugh
Roppa
McFarland
Eh Ore Wellman
Allen
Dawson
Wahl
Ehrenfelt
Griffith
Netser
Henderson
Adams
Winegarden
Scrivner
Kempf
Halderness
Moss
Proctor
Mane
Young
Duder
Griggs
Hentahentead
Bauer
Cress
Laubach
Disney
Bowman
Weber Waggoner
Lloyd Cr
Messenger
McClure
Williams
Truax Ae
Blossom
Thornton Awe
Leyden
Kimmel
Green
Brock
Anderson
Hartzler
Brinning
Our Aid Society
Lyle Feslers
Greluswely
Rae
FiTveoy
P.E.O
Mrs. Donald Tucker
Junior Missionary Society of
United Presbyterian Church
Women’s Relief Corps
Legion Hall
Handcraft
Howard McCleery
Mothers’ Circle
Order of DeMolay
Amos Chapter
D. A. R. Washington
White Shrine
St. James Circle
Joe Barnes
Priscilla Club
E. M. McConaughy
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Hall
Garden Department
Jay Brewer
Damascus Shrine
Pythian Sisters
Y. W
Y W
D. Anwyl
Klein
C. S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
Optometrists
Bruce Cowden
Wight
O. K
John W. Lex
Rothschild’s
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