Local Visits and Military Leave Highlight Small Town News
Mr and Mrs Elwyn Gardner of Buffalo Iowa spent the weekend with the Wagner family and visited Mrs Edna Gardner at the Smart home. A benefit card party was held at the I O C F hall on Wednesday at 8 00 p m. Clark F Miller Coxswain son of William F Miller is spending a 25 day leave at home and will report back at Great Lakes Ill for honorable discharge after three years duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwyn Gardner
Buffalo
Iowa
Howard Wagner
Mr. Gardner
Edna Gardner
W. H. Smart
Clark F. Miller
William F. Miller
Great Lakes, Ill
Nutritious Hay Leaves Rich in Protein
Nutritious leaves make up one third to one half of total hay volume but contain about two thirds of the total protein. This contrast highlights leaf quality in forage analysis.
New London Set to Host Demons in Sectional Play
Washington high school boys basketball plans a full week of prep for a Saturday night showdown with New London at the sectional tournament. New London, coming off losses to Mt. Pleasant, awaits on their home floor as Mt. Pleasant and Washington also vie for wins in Class A. other county teams compete in Winfield and Sigourney tournaments with byes and key matchups scheduled across Friday and Saturday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Demons
New London
Mt. Pleasant
Donnells
Washington County
Crawfordsville
Yarmouth
Cotter
Brighton
Ainsworth
Wayland
Wyman
Winfield
West Chester
Wellman
Sigourney
Keota
Iowa City
Kalona
Tipton
Riverside
Grace Hill Community News Highlights Local Moves and Visits
Gracehill residents report the Dan Boone purchase of the Allen Schaeffer property and plans to move. Several Davenport and Wellman visitors are noted, including Mrs. C A Strohm, John Williams and Max Waterhouse in Iowa City to see a patient at University Hospital. Multiple local households host dinners and visits, with Mrs Geo Lemley hospitalized in Iowa City and various neighbors sharing meals and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Woodford
Gracehill
Dan Boone
Allen Schaeffer
Leonard Binning
Davenport
C. A. Strohm
John Williams
Max Waterhouse
Iowa City
Waterhouse
University Hospital
Geo. Lemley
Mercy Hospital
Chas. Johnson
Charlene
Lloyd Bradshaw
Wellman
Lyle Hayes
Sandra
Dale Robertson
Willard Bell
Robert
Sigourney
Bell
Virgil Pardon
John Hough
Jennie Bonnell
Strohm
Carl Corpman
Hospital births and admissions in Mt. Union and Columbus Junction
At the hospital a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Stott of Mt. Union. Mrs. Edwin M. Richards of Columbus Junction admitted for surgery. W. G. Pearson of West Chester underwent a tonsillectomy. Dismissals include several Keota residents and others homeward. New admissions include Mrs. Olive Jones of Brighton and Glen McGuire of Wayland after injuries. Crandalls of Wayland admitted to the out-patient department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Stott
Mt. Union
Edwin M. Richards
Columbus Junction
W. G. Pearson
West Chester
Hubert Redlinger
Route Three
Floyd Murdock
Ralph Ryan
South Fourth Avenue
Jay Miller
Wellman
Charles Davis
South
Marion Avenue
George Sigler
Marylin Hagist
Martha Hahn
Keota
Olive Jones
Brighton
Glen McGuire
Wayland
Dan Crandall
Charles Crandall
Edith Hayes Weds Samuel Canott in Candlelight Church Ceremony
Edith L Hayes daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Hayes and Samuel Georg Canott son of Mr and Mrs George Canott united in a double ring wedding at the Methodist church. Dr Fred E Miller read vows as Edna Klein the organist played nuptial music for 115 guests. The bride wore white satin and lace with a net train and ilusion veil. Attendants included Mrs William Perdock and Mrs Victor Mayer. The couple left for a short wedding trip and the groom a Navy sailor will report to San Diego soon. Out of town guests listed from several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Edith L. Hayes
Elmer Hayes
Samuel Georg Canott
San Diego
Calif
George Canott
Ainsworth
Fred E. Miller
George Davis
Preston Edmondson
Edna Klein
Robert Fulton
Miss Klein
William Perdock
Victor Mayer
Mrs. Mayer
Dianne Schulty
Lyle Schulty
Richard Winga
John ‘Winga
Kermit Klopfenstein
Lafe Klopfenstein
Hayes
Doris Canott
Des Moines
Charles Palmer
Will E. Jones
David Griffith
Columbus Junction
Ruth Erlenbush
Martha Davis
Cotter High School
Winga
North Side
Ainsworth High School
Navy
Navy Base
Herbert Harbison
Clyde McBride
Clarence Hawkins
Ira Rees
Milt Davis
Edward Griffith
Agnes Duncan
Davenport
Dorothy Liming
Effie Keegan
Ruth Tucker
Brighton
Ed Yates
Auburn
Nebr
Jim Blakeley
Fairfield
Edward F. Griffith
Dorothy
Margaret
Alfred Davis
Crawfordsville
Floyd Edmondson
Myra
Claire
Joe Podaril
Robert Quinn
Mace Davis
Marie
Clive
E. L. Conry
Shirley
Mary Gardner
Delbert Lewis
Clif Thompson
Charles
Ralph Brown
Club Supper Hosts Sunshine Community at Thompson Home
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Thompson hosted the Sunshine Community club and families for an oyster supper Saturday night. Forty two attended including Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCreedy of Iowa City and Mrs Esther Krigbaum. The program featured piano solos, an accordion solo, piano duet, vocal duet, a male quartet, and group singing plus visiting and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Thompson
Sunshine Community Club
Harry McCreedy
Iowa City
Esther Krigbaum
Burdette Stover
Pete Koehler
Charles Wolfe
Tete Koehler
Helen
Louise Wilcox
Elmer Wenger
Jesse Stout
Lyle Wilcox
Alumni Tea Brings Parsons College Alumni Together
The Parsons College alumni and friends gathered for a Sunday tea at the Presbyterian church parlors. About 20 guests attended including Mrs. Eleanor Carris Rowell Hoff and Mrs. Harold Johnson of Fairfield. Hoff played piano pieces and shared his compositions while Carris spoke on college life and activities. The tea table featured pink and green decorations with snapdragon centerpiece, Lena Stewart serving as host and Frances Eicher leading the local alumni group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Presbyterian Church
Eleanor Carris
Rowell Hoff
Harold Johnson
Fairfield
Hoff
Carris
Ballard Hall
Parsons
Lena Stewart
Frances Eicher
Elsie Glassburner
Miss Stewart
John Cherry
Floy Letts
Robert Wiley
Congregation Dinners for Service Men at Pleasant Hill Church
Members of the Pleasant Hill congregation and friends held a cooperative dinner and social afternoon at the church after Sunday school and communion. Guests honored included Elizabeth Caldwell, Sp 3/e of Norfolk, VA, Clark Miller, Coxswain, Ray Mestcher, QM 3/e, and others with honorable discharges. The event featured a patriotic table décor and an afternoon program with informal service stories, a vocal duet by Donna Darbyshire and Doris Swift, and a solo by Miss Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Elizabeth Caldwell
Sp (S) 3
Norfolk
Clark Miller
Coxswain
Ray Mestcher
Quartermaster
Eugene Chalupa
William Hinkle
Lester Butterbaugh
Alfred L. Greiner
Raymond Kephart
Raymond Wittiig
Chalupa
Hinkel
Butterbaugh
Leslie
Patricia Swift
H. L. Wittiig
Miss Caldwell
Donna Darbyshire
Doris Swift
Miss Caldwell Sane
Honey Graham Cracker Crust Recipe Insight
A note describes forming a crust for a 9 inch pie using honey graham crackers and 2 tablespoons of margarine or butter. It outlines proportions and a simple method to press the crumb mixture into a pan to bake or chill.
Birthday Greetings Across Washington County
Two Journal Three Quarter Century club members turn 75 today, both born in Washington County. Wedding anniversaries honored for Charles W Hedge and spouse, Randolph Kelsey and spouse, Willis Beaty and spouse. Numerous individuals receive birthday congratulations including Clyde R Crawford and others. Margaret Ann Patterson and Alan Max Bain have candles on regional cakes. several local youths mark birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Washington County
Francis Tayor McDonald
Charles McKinstry
Charles W. Hedge
Fairfield
Randolph Kelsey
Willis Beaty
Margaret Ann Patterson
Linus Patterson
Richmond
Alan Max Bain
Dale Bain
Social Calendar listing events for various local groups
Community organizations announce socials and meetings for the week. The schedule includes V F W Post and Auxiliary, Women's Missionary society, Damascus Shrine, Pythian Sisters, Rosemary club, Homemakers and Rebekah groups, Navajo club, Cedar township homemakers, Just Us club, Fleur de Lis club, J W Baker West Chester W.R.K, Y W C A program, and Delta Alpha Sunday School class with dates, times, locations, and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Dale Woodburn
Rebekah
C.F. Hall
Hall
Bethel .Missionary Society
C. J. Wolfe
Marion Work
Cedar Township
P. F. Whisler
Everett L. Stewart
J. W. Baker
West Chester
A. C. Peterson
Rural Woman's Club
Leo Marie
W C T U Institute Held At Mrs Ralston’s Home
West Chester W C T U held an all day institute at the home of Mrs W O Ralston. Mrs Ida Hough led with sessions on temperance and missions and reports on alcoholic effects and scientific temperance instruction. A cooperative noon luncheon followed with poetry, citizenship, Bible in schools, Willard life, and Willard Memorial Fund planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
W. O. Ralstone
Ida Hough
Floyd Crayne
H. W. Munster
Lloyd Bauer
Institute
Hough
Will Ross
Lou Bauer
Ira Hough
Merle McDowell
McDowell
Lacey Leet
Frances E. Willard
Fred Bauer
Willard Memorial Fund
Ralston
Munster
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Group 4 Meets for Devotions and Music
Group 4 of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid met Friday afternoon with host Mrs. Fred Neiswanger and co host Mrs. Sam Munson. Devotions by Mrs. Munson focused on Religion in the Time of Christ and included a paper on Customs and Practices of that Day. A brief business meeting was led by Mrs. R J Dawson. Mrs. Charles Murdock provided a piano solo and accompanied group singing before refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Fred Neiswanger
Sam Munson
Munson
R. J. Dawson
Charles Murdock
Merry Mixer Club Meeting Honors Oakville Flood Relief
The February Merry Mixer club gathering led by Mrs. Griffith included 12 members and guest Mollie Tierney. Members agreed to bring canned goods and household items for flood victims, followed by bingo prizes and refreshments. The next meeting is planned for March 6 with Myrtle Guengerich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixer Club
Mable Griffith
Mollie Tierney
Oakville
Bingo
Edna Phillips
Ada Griffith
Callie Thrapp
Miss Tierney
Myrtle Guengerich
Presbyterian Prayer Meeting Announcement
The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will convene at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church. The Columbus Junction lodge visit set for Thursday evening is canceled and further plans will be made at Friday evening’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Columbus Junction Lodge
Lemon Chiffon Pie Crust From Graham Cracker Base
The recipe describes heating two tablespoons honey with the fat, mixing into one cup of graham cracker crumbs, pressing firmly into a pie tin, chilling, and filling with a tart lemon chiffon filling. This yields a sweet crust for a citrus dessert.
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Paul Gorham
Bob
Springfield
Illinois
Paul
Wolf’s Flower
Forrest Donaldson
Nicola
Harmon
Spalding
Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
West Side Square
the Demons
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Keokuka
Burlington
Ft. Madison
Veo
Washington Fairfield
Grace Hill
Uel Service
A. Jones
S. G. Canott
Owen Hayes
Club
Thompson
C.V. Crull
Bert
Clyde R. Crawford
Gene Tucker
Earl Redlinger
Ray Whitehead
W. C. Longer
Clyde Rouse
Paul Howell
Jake Knottnerus
South Highland Community
J. J. Fleik
Rubio
Carl Koehler
Carrie Anderson
Dale Rathmel
Marvin Dale Hunt
Mrs. Jromer Hunt
Braden
Wade Sims
Duean
Billy Anderson
Art Anderson
James Edward Wolfe
Paul Wolfe
Harry Sowden
W.C.T.U. Institute
W. O. Ralston
F. Neiswanger
Mrs. Griffith
Rebekahs
Ward
Montgomery
Coast To Coast
Washington, Iowa
Just
Priscilla
Bradley
Eee Ward
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