Local News Items and Military Addresses Compile
Local notes report travel and leave details for service members including Bess Lowe return to Ottumwa after five days visiting Fort Roberts South Carolina. Pfc Robert Lowe returns from fifteen day furlough to Fort Roberts South Carolina with wife and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Lowe
Ottumwa
Robert Lowe
Fort Roberts
S. C
Robert E. Lowe
S.C
Robert E. Lowe, Sr
Lloyd Turnipseed
W. J. Keifer
St. Rita
P.O
Hunter-Liggett Mil
Camp Roberts
Calif
Wayne Lt. Davis
82/C. Co
O.G.U
U.S.N.T.S
Great Lakes
Ill
Richard Gardner
Alabama
James R. Gardner
Fort McClellan
Ala
Kenneth Cuddeback
South Carolina
Kenneth R. Cuddeback
Co. B
Fort Jackson
Melo Vacha
Darwin
Darwin Vacha
A.P.O
San Francisco
John Applegate
Eleanor Earl
Chicago
Clinton
Margaret
LeRoy Luers
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
Navy
Dean Batterson
Harold Dean Batterson
A.S.N
Barksdale Field
Shreveport
Hospital Births and Surgeries Reported in Keota and Surrounding Areas
At the hospital a daughter weighing seven pounds four ounces was born to Mr and Mrs Glenn Stoutner of Keota at 2 o'clock this morning. Roger Richardson of Keota underwent an appendectomy yesterday afternoon. Mrs Peter Koehler of Crawfordsville and Mrs Harry Baker of Columbus Junction had major operations this morning.
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Glenn Stoutner
Keota
Roger Richardson
Peter Koehler
Crawfordsville
Harry Baker
Columbus Junction
Crawfordsville Team Returns To Face YMCA In Big Clash
Crawfordsville basketball fans prepare for a Thursday night rematch at the Y court as Jones 2 hot shot returns for Crawfordsville joining Max Mitchell and other local stars. The YMCA plans to field its regulars for the second meeting of the season with ticket prices unchanged.
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Crawfordsville
Y.M.C A
Jones
Max Mitchell
Local News Briefs From Washington and Surrounding Areas
Health concerns close a barbershop near National Bank of Washington. Des Moines nurse Mary Jarrard returns home for a brief visit with her parents. Mrs. Oscar Tyler of Lenox died. survivors include two sons. A chicken dinner is scheduled for Feb. 23 at a Christian church. Mrs. C. Phil Weldin attended Wendell Willkie Republican meetings in Des Moines. Lt. and Mrs. Lloyd Scott, Mrs. Richard Myers, and others travel for family illness in Rolla, Missouri. Vernon Cavan, petty officer first class, arrives from California on a 30 day leave. Lt. Naomi Wilson reports arrival in Australia with Army Nurses Corps. Mrs. Myers visits from Colorado Springs. Red Cross sewing room to close for boiler work. Monmouth College News notes 45 coeds, including Virginia McLaughlin and Georganne Rudiger, entertain servicemen, later invited to Mayo Army Hospital and Camp Ellis performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Scott
Fairbury
Nebr
Richard Myers
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ralph Scott
Joan
Rolla
Frank McDonald
Tolla Hospital
Scott
Nebraska
Monmouth College News
Monmouth
Washington Demons Prepare for Last Little Six Game
Washington high school Demons await their final Little Six game at home against Fairfield. If Wayne Marshall suits up, Washington may avenge a 28 to 17 defeat at Fairfield in the opening conference round. Fairfield sits fifth with five wins and eight losses. Washington is tied for sixth at two victories and 11 defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School Demons
Fairfield
Wayne Marshall
Demons
Airfield
Marshall
Washington
Keokux
Mt. Pleasant
Washington High School
Knights of Columbus Card Party Sets Attendance Record
33 tables at the K C hall hosted the largest KC card party in years. J M Kelly led arrangements with Everette Swift Leonardina Hubert Walker on the social committee. Winners included Edward Luhavsky euchre Thom as Dea at pinochle Ed Kallous auction bridge and Mrs Phil Antenoff contract bridge. Mrs Sadee McAvoy won the door prize a fresh ham. Refreshments were by Catholic Daughters of America and Forest Walker performed piano selections. A cooperative supper follows at 6 30 Sunday evening at KC hall.
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K.C. Hall
Knights of Columbus
K.C
J. M. Kelly
Everette Swift
Leonardina Hubert Walker
Edward Luhavsky
Thomas Dea
Ed Kallous
Phil Antenoff
Wan
Sadee McAvoy
Catholic Daughters of America
Forest Walker
C.D.A
Moorhead Home After Appendectomy in Crawfordsville
Mary Lillian Moorhead returned from Cedar Rapids to Crawfordsville for the weekend and is recovering well from appendicitis surgery. Town fire at C. M. Strain’s blacksmith shop left the landmark destroyed after 48 years, with insurance absent. Telephone cables burned disrupted east and south town service during the blaze. Mary Louise Barnes, Greenwich teacher, visited her parents T. H. and Mrs. Barnes for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Mary Lillian Moorhead
Cedar Rapids
Anna Langford
Numa
Edith Lindberg
van Horn
Esther Burkart
C. M. Strain
Strain
Mary Louise Barnes
Greenwich
Girls visit camp by army jeeps in college trip
The College News reports that during the recent trip the girls toured the camp in army jeeps, a high point of the journey. The tour included time in both a camp hospital and a camp theater.
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College News
Social Calendar Highlights Various Women Groups Meetings
A dense list of upcoming gatherings across Presbyterian, Masonic, and Woman’s clubs. Notes include guest speakers, potlucks, change of meeting dates, and public events with invitations to husbands and community members. A broad calendar from Baptist to PTA and Red Cross sewing appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
U.P. Church
Harriet Coulter
Ainsworth O.E.S
Masonic Hall
Damascus White Shrine
P.m
Masonic Temple
W.F.W. Post
Rosemary Club
Husbands
Reed Moore
Pim Ocala Baptist Church
All Missionary Societies
Ladies Aid Society of Presbyterian Church
Re discovery of vast quinine stand in Colombia
A recent rediscovery claims a world class stand of quinine bearing trees in Colombia totaling about 700,000 acres. The find could spark a revival of quinine industry in the Western hemisphere, tracing its roots to Latin America.
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Colombia
Latin America
Des Moines Woman Mary Jarrard Celebrated at Surprise Birthday
Ardith Jarrard of Des Moines was surprised Saturday evening at the Carl Jarrard home as friends from the Prairie Flower neighborhood gathered to honor her birthday. Maxine Reeves led music, Stanley Jarrard organized Bible quiz games, and pink and blue refreshments crowned the celebration for the guest of honor. Attendees included Robert, Paul, Marjorie and Doris Benson, the Reeves sisters, Humston siblings, Gamon, Scott, Pooth, Knupp, Fishburn, and Jarrard family members.
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Mary Ardith Jarrard
Des Moines
Miss Jarrard
Prairie Flower
Carl Jarrard
Maxine Reeves
Stanley Jarrard
Robert
Paul
Marjorie
Doris Benson
Maxine
Myrna Reeves
Lois
Darlene Humston
Marjorie Gamon
Robert Scott
Leonard Pooth
Jelen Knupp
Leota Fishburn
Birthday Celebrations Highlight Washington and Local Residents
The region marks George Washington's birthday with flags and well wishes for residents born on February 22. Notable celebrations include Daniel Bruce Myers's second birthday, the 22nd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Golia Miller, and greetings to many locals such as J. A. Pence Louise Pulver Ronnie Brining Richard Flading George Cook George Sojka George Colthurst Everette Roberts Forrest Donaldson Gwyneth Davies and others.
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George Washington
Washington
Daniel Bruce Myers
A. R. Meyers
Brighton
J. A. Pence
Wellman
Louise Pulver
Ronnie Brinning
Keota
Richard Flading
Lexington
George Washington Cook
George Washington Sojka
Yaro Sojka
George Colthurst
Everette Roberts
Amboy
Forrest Donaldson
Gwyneth Davies
Crawfordsville
D.A.R. Observe George Washington Birthday Dinner
Daughters of the American Revolution held an annual birthday observance with a cooperative dinner at the YWCA. Mrs. Hugh Hall chaired the dinner committee and a social program followed, featuring a short play directed by Mrs. Whistler. Regent Mrs. Paul Snakenberg announced the state convention in Des Moines.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
George Washington
Y.W.C.A
Hugh Hall
Cy Birka
Pearl Whistler
Rosemary
Whistler
Mary Welch
Elizabeth Dawson
Lucille Forgey
Martha Sidles
Paul Snakenberg
D.A.R
Des Moines
Betty
Birthday observed by wounded overseas son in Africa
Donald Bishop, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Bishop who is serving overseas and was wounded in Italy observes a birthday today while hospitalized in Africa.
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Donald Bishop
Harry Bishop
Italy
Africa
Birthday Observed With Dixie Wallace Two Candles
Mela G. Vacha notes a birthday today for Dixie Lee Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Wallace Jr showing two candles on the cake to mark the occasion.
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Dixie Lee Wallace
Owen Wallace, Jr
Winter coats and riding tales from the plains of Kansas
The notice touts a selection of winter coats with or without fur and highlights hats by Brewster Gage and Fish. It recalls horseback riding on the Kansas plains, praising a fearless rider nicknamed Mom who rode side saddle and looked like a picture in green velvet habit. Kayser hose priced at $1.00 is also advertised.
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Plains of
Kansas
Drama Club Reads Play At February Meeting
Eighteen members of the Fortnightly club drama department met with Mrs. Herbert C Osincup for a February session. A one act play The Elopement was read under Alice McDaniel's direction by a group of women including Mrs. Rk A Jurging Mrs. Robert Youns and Miss McDaniel.
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Drama Department
Fortnightly Club
Herbert C. Osincup
Frank Nelson
Bernice Hall
Eugene McCormick
Osincup
Bord
Alice McDaniel
Rk. A. Jurging
Robert ,Youns
Merritt McDaniel
Miss McDaniel
Rainbow Girls Hold Regular Meeting at Masonic Temple
Thirty five members attended the Rainbow Girls meeting last evening at the Masonic temple. Associate worthy advisor Lila Holden presided in the absence of Lois Mace with Margaret DeLashmutt as pro tem associate worthy advisor. Glen Mace, a Mason, sat in.
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Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Lila Holden
Lois Mace
Margaret DeLashmutt
Glen Mace
District Social At Jackson Center
Patrons and friends of Jackson Center school district held a social Friday evening at the schoolhouse. Four people attended a brief business meeting led by George Zeck. Mr and Mrs Ed Stout and others organized entertainment with a spelling bee and games. Refreshments were served by Louie Horak and Dwight Hoyle. Plans for the next meeting in March were made.
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T Jackson Center School
Zeal Quickening Zeal and duty are not slow
A concise line attributes zeal to duty, emphasizing steady moral resolve and prompt action without delay.
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Mikton
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Wolf’s Flower
Locail News
C. S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
Optometrists East Side Square
Lela Burham
National Bank of Washington
Carl E. Jarrard
Oscar Tyler
Lenox
Christian Church
C. Phil Weldin
Wendell Willkie
Fort Des Moines
Vernon Cavan
California
W. H. Hotle
Seabees
South Pacific
Guadalcanal
St. Joseph
Lawrence E. Wilson
Naomi Wilson
Army Nurses Corps
Australia
H. J. Myers
Evelyn Hexworth
Red Cross
City Hall
The
National Tea
Dewey
Dennis Lynch
K. of C
Mary L. Moorhead
North National Bank
Navajo Club
W. T. Dundan Bethel Missionary Society
Petia Ares
Dell Walker
P.T.A
Y. M
Homemakers Club
Hal Richards
Tieur de Lis Club and Families
Dublin
Joe Knotek
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
W. W. Wilson
Women's Republican Club
Washington County
John A. Stewart
Iowa Ave
Women of Public Opinion Corp
Eoard Clinic
Booster
H. J
Helen Heilman
Mary A. Jarrard
Golia Miller
Ralph Pratt
Owen Grecian
Daryl Statler
L. C. Crawford
Martha Havel
Will Havel
Lola May Hartman
Robert Simmering
Albert Hesseltine
Anna Nicholson
Eugene Martin
Geo. Washington
Little’s Furniture
Harwood’s
Rapp
Helman
Mela G. Vacha
Alvin Hasty
Brewster
Gage
Kayser
Rothschilds
A. J. Bielefeldt
Jurging
Osineny
Rainbow Girls
le New
Jackson Center
Tea
Montgomery
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