Keokuk poised to end Demons season in key clash
Keokuk meets Geneva’s Demons in a pivotal Little Six showdown at 7 30 p m Officials are Joy Kistler and Dutch Underhill The tall Keokuk quintet aims to dominate the boards as Keokuk despite a lower standing is feared as a class in the loop Don Kiesey Don Voorhees Roger Lance and Dick Anderson are among the Demons slated to close out their Orange and Black era with coach Peck Geneva guiding the rivals through a tense finale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck Geneva
Demon Five
Maples
Keokuk
Don Kiesey
Don Voorhees
Roger Lance
Dick Anderson
Jim Shultz
Burlington Grayhounds
Fort Madison
Muscatine
Fairfield Trojans
Darwin Vacha
Dick Marshall
Marshall
Bob Lowe
Don Klein
Vacha
Arlo Burhame
Boxing Card Promised Next Thursday at City Hall
A boxing card of at least seven bouts is set for next Thursday night March 4 at the city hall. Organizer A E Palmer chairs the Veterans of Foreign Wars athletic show committee. Amateur boxers from Oska Joosa and Oakville CCC camps will compete, ages 112 to 160 pounds, many having appeared in Golden Moves tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
A. E. Palmer
Veterans of Foreign Wars Athletic Show Committee
Oska Joosa
Oakville
CCC Ecamps
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Secretary's Report Highlights Busy Washington Chamber Year
The Washington Chamber of Commerce reports a busy year led by secretary O. E. Sehmitt. The group held 102 meetings, 4,856 member calls, 3,728 received mails and 5,635 sent mails, and welcomed 79 new families. Solicitor permits were refused to 25 out of town groups, saving an estimated $1,000. Expenditures included 705.96 for big days and 238.02 for meals, with dues and contributions totaling 2,700.50. Free airplane rides were awarded to Dr. W. L. Alcorn, Harold Bieg, and Phil Anton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Chamber of Commerce
O. E. Sehmitt
Washington
Schmitt
Fes
Tiorn Committee
Chamber
W. L. Alcorn
Harold Bieg
Phil Antonofrr
Legislature OKs state education funding for next two years
The senate approved a bill by a 5 to vote to appropriate 6 822 800 dollars yearly for salaries, support, maintenance and repairs of state educational institutions for the next biennium. The measure mirrors the prior figures except for a 9 000 dollar addition for repairs at Iowa State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
House
John Berg
Cedar Falls
Appropriations Committee
Iowa State Teachers College
Sixteen Year Old Joins Cast For Honeymoon for Three
In a questionnaire the new actress Joan Brodell recalls her most unusual moment being a chat with Greta Garbo. While performing in Camille with Garbo nearby she accidentally blocked her path and asked for space. Garbo replied with a courteous pardon reflecting the Swedish star’s famed poise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Brodell
Garbo
Camille
Greta
Joan
Hospital Dismissals and Admissions Reported
Bartlett Gregory was dismissed yesterday. Mrs. Joseph Jones and daughter were dismissed this afternoon. Mrs. A B Schmoeller was admitted yesterday for medical treatment.
Giants Camp Horseplay Delights Spring Training
Giants pitchers Harry Gumbert and Paul Dean join in light horseplay at the major league camp while waiting for their turn on the mound. Paul Dean, Dizzy Dean's younger brother, is featured in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gumbert
Paul Dean
Giants
Dean
Dizzy
Merchants Win Again in Gold Medal Tourney
The Washington Merchants beat a Muscatine team 36 to 30 in Muscatine to claim a second tourney win. They face the Davenport Ramblers in a semi final tonight, then await the final or consolation game Saturday. Robert Adams of Keota was freed after the bad check was honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Merchants
Muscatine
West Liberty
Davenport Ramblers
Robert Adams
Keota
Riverside
Many Happy Returns Birthdays and Anniversaries Noted
J A Frey of Noble turns 83 today and is followed by Washington residents with birthdays including Orville Foss Hallie M Ward Helen Carson and Mrs Raymond Redlinger. Others from Crawfordsville Merriamac Kalona Oakland Cal Kenneth Knox born 1926 is Sherm Knox’s son. Anniversary notices include Mr and Mrs John E Adams 1858 marriage and Mr and Mrs George Murphy ninth anniversary yesterday and Mr and Mrs W N Bradford 29th today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Frey
Noble
W. F. Salerbers
Orville Foss
Hallie M Ward
Helen Carson
Raymond Redlinger
Washington
Crawfordsville
Sam Witting
Merrimac
A. N. Amrine
Kalona
Gerald Teets
Oakland
Calif
Kenneth Knox
Kenneth
Sherm Knox
John E. Adams
Ainsworth
George Murphy
Haskins
E.O.W Club Meeting At Mrs Dawson Home
Mrs Mae Dawson hosted the E O W club Tuesday evening with one guest Mrs Ben Coppock. After the business meeting guests shared refreshments at a single table and enjoyed social games and puzzles through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Dawson
E.O.W. Club
Ben Coppock
Six Americans among seventy life members of the Pontifical Academy
The Pontifical Academy of Sciences, an honorary body of the Roman Catholic Church, counts seventy life members with six Americans among them. Some of these members are not Catholics, and the invitation to join is bestowed by papal recognition of scientific achievement.
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Pontificial Academy of Sciences
Art and Music in Public Schools Highlighted by Zenta Powell
Zenta Powell outlines the role of art and music in citizenship and international understanding at a Fortnightly club meeting. Mrs. Boyd White presented on art and home influences while Powell showcased student murals and classroom artwork from elementary to high school levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenta Powell
Carl Guther
Harvey Davis
C. L. Graber
Goshen, Ind
G. A. Haygreen
A. R. Krause
D. C. Barrett
Boyd White
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Lay-Rabenold Nuptials Revealed in Ainsworth
Freida Rabenold of Ainsworth married Carl Lay of Longmont Colorado in Meadville Missouri. Rev G B Miner officiated at the Meadville parsonage with Wilma Acheson and John Walton as attendants. The bride and her guest wore Persian rose silk jersey and green velvet as they plan to complete business college courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
J. D. Rabenold
Freida
Carl Lay
Longmont
Colo
Thomas Lay
G. B. Miner
Meadville
Wilma Acheson
Chillicothe Business College
John Walton
Chillicother
Four Groups of Ladies Aid Meet at First Presbyterian Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church held four group meetings yesterday afternoon at 2 30. Group 17 hosted by Mrs Howard Miller had eight members, devotionals led by Mrs Collar, roll call with Interesting Facts about Churches, and refreshments. Group 2 at Mrs Lawrence Wilson's had ten members, devotionals by Mrs Fred L Moore, and a nominating committee reported next year’s officers. Group 3 with twelve members heard a patriotic roll call, devotionals by Mrs W Eastwood, and elected E A Ralston as leader for next year. Group 4 with eleven members and two guests, hosted by Mrs S Lemmon, featured a Bible quiz and tea towel hemming with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Stella Latehem
Howard Miller
Collar
Lawrence Wilson
Fred IL. Moore
Mae Hopengardner
William Matucha
Fred J L. Moore
H. P. Wilson
Henry Bailey
W. Eastwood
E. A. Ralston
Robert Risk
E J. Johnson
Glen L. Wilson
Wilson
Risk
Bailey
S. Lemmon
Ed Carris
Fred Neiswanger
Pansy Hill Club Meeting Led by Mrs Neiswanger
Fourteen members of the Pansy Hill club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger. President Mrs. Glen Thompson conducted the business session. The afternoon featured ecards and checkers with guests Janice and Judy Thompson and Danny Kiesey. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Lucille Wagner and Lorena Green assisting. The next meeting is scheduled with Mrs. Jacob Wenger in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
Lloyd Neiswanger
Glen Thompson
Janice
Judy Thompson
Danny Kies
Lucille Wagner
Lorena Green
Jacob Wenger
Goodwill Club Members Host Potluck at Mrs Sisk’s Home
The Goodwill Club and families enjoyed a pot luck supper at club president Mrs O E Sisk’s home. Cafeteria style service followed by visiting and music by Miss Sisk and vocalists Esther Hayes and Evelyn Hexworth. Guests included Ruth and Marian Bridges. Next meeting set with Mrs John Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill Club
O. E., Sisk
Miss Sisk
Esther Hayes
Evelyn Hexworth
Ruth
Marian Bridges
Clup
John Tucker
Hughes to Give Voice Recital at First Presbyterian Church
John Lloyd Hughes, baritone, will perform a voice recital at eight o clock Tuesday evening in the First Presbyterian church with accompaniment by Lola Coppock White who also plays piano solos Carolyn Hamilton presents the program and invites friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lloyd Hughes
Carolyn Hamilton
Mr. Hughes
Lola Coppock White
First Presbyterian Church
Handcraft Club Plans Guest Day at Fortnightly Meeting
The Handcraft department of the Fortnightly club will meet Tuesday at 2 30 with Mrs W S Duncan. Guest day invites each member to bring a friend. Mrs J D Dayton and Mrs Glenn B Holden lead the program. Don Palmer Benblossom will speak on Interior Decorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Duncan
J. D. Dayton
Glenn B. Holden
Don Palmer Benblossom
Cleaning White Shoes with Powdered Starch Method
A cleaning tip explains mixing powdered starch with cold water to form a paste. Rub onto white canvas shoes with a small brush and let dry. The starch creates a appearance similar to kid leather on canvas shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Berrymoor
Homemakers Club Elects Officers At Bontrager Meeting
Mrs Monroe Bontrager hosted ten members and one guest Alberta McGaffey for a Homemakers Club gathering. After the business meeting led by president Mrs Hubert Redlinger, officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs Stanley Foster, Vice President Mrs Arthur Wylie, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs Robert Reaney. Entertainment included a singing contest and guessing games with refreshments served by Mrs Ray Redlinger and Miss McGaffey. The next meeting is scheduled with Mrs Ray Redlinger on March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Bontrager
Homemakers Club
Alberta McGaffey
Hubert Redlinger
Stanley Foster
Arthur Wylie
Robert Reaney
Henry Dittmer
Carl Hering
Ray Redlinger
Miss McGaffey
Largest Episcopal Cathedral Claims Continental Size
The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City is described as the largest church on the American continent. The claim highlights the cathedral’s immense scale and significance within the region.
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Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Divine
New York City
Amen Widely Used Word Across Faiths
The word Amen is described as one of the most common terms in use across Christian Jewish and Muslim communities with about a billion adherents employing it in prayer and praise.
Social Calendar Notices for this Week
Garden department meeting at 7 50 p m Mrs W G Ildridge 809 North Iawa Ave. W R C meeting 2 30 p m at A K hall 19th Century club luncheon Mrs Frank Miller Music dept not meeting as announced Edna Klein to host March 10 Pythian Sisters practice 6 30 p m P hall Literature dept 2 30 p m Mrs A W Clow Rainbow Girls 7 39 p m Masonic Temple Tuesday Pythian Sisters school of instruction 1 30 p m K P Handcraft sec 1 guest day Mrs W Duncan Friendly Social club afternoon Mrs Rose Lewis Notice change of meeting place and plans Pythian Sister regular meet at Fist Bm 6 K P hall All members bring sandwiches County Nurses association 7 00 p m Nurses Home travel movies Some travel movies shown Hamilton Forgey Mrs L W Soule reviews Janice Meredith Wednesday exineton Circle with Mrs Doris Tadlock Answer roll call time and station of favorite radio program
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W. G. Ildridge
North Iawa Ave
W.R.C
A.K. Hall
19Th Century Club
Frank Miller
Edna Klein
Pythian Sisters
A. W. Clow
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
School of Instruction
K.phall
W. Duncan
Rose Lewis
Pythian
Meetie
K.P. Hall
County Nurses Association
Cafo Forgey
L. W. Soule
Janice Meredith
Pythian Past Chiefs Honor Mrs Mayo Hostess
The Pythian Past Chiefs Association met at Mrs. Oral Mayo’s home, hosted by her mother Mrs. R. P. Dewey. After a brief business session the ladies played cards with prizes awarded to Mrs. George Baker, Mrs. E. E. Ward, and Mrs. Nancy Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral Mayo
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
R. P. Dewey
George Baker
E. E. Ward
Nancy Dewey
Betty
Knights of Pythias Meeting Notice
The Knights of Pythias will meet Monday night at the hall. All Knights are urged to attend for entertainment and refreshments. R. C. Kelsey C.C. 1213.
Arlene Davis Rated 4 M by American Magazine
American Magazine assigns Arlene Davis of Ohio a 4 M aviation rating, granting authorization to pilot aircraft up to 25 000 pounds. This marks the highest rating achieved by any American woman in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Davis
Ohio
Aviatrix
H J Club Hostess Event At Mrs Meyers Home
Mrs Orval Meyers welcomed eight H J club members and five guests to her home for an afternoon of socializing. Marcella Sonkup and Elaine Meyers recited while they sang Playmates. Members and guests enjoyed refreshments and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Meyers
H. J Club
Inursda
Joe Soukup
Ans Karcella
Wm. Koenigan Agnes
Urban Te Bockhors
Harry Wolrab
Marcella Sonkup
Elaine Meyers
Ray Sojka
George Shalla
Joe TeBoeshorst
John Horak
Frank Patterson
J W Baker W R C Meeting at Chester
The J W Baker Women Relief Corps of West Chester met yesterday afternoon with thirteen members present for the regular business session. The patriotic instructor reported prizes in an essay contest about the flag and a work meeting was set for March 7 to prepare trench cloths for a veterans hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker Women's Relief Corps of
West Chester
Veterans’ Hospital
Leey Leet
Ida Hough
Woodford
Hayes
McKintey
Lincoln
Washington
Card Party At Masonic Temple Benefits White Shrine
Sixteen tables hosted a White Shrine sponsored card party at the Masonic Temple last evening featuring pinochle and bridge. Winners included Phil Antonoff for men in bridge and Mrs Ss. B. Watson for women high in bridge. In pinochle, Mrs. Roy Stewart and Victor Blattner were high scorers for women and men. Helen Bowers of Harper won the door prize. Mrs. Will Hemmings and Mrs. Howard McBride organized refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
Phil Antonoff
Ss. B. Watson
Roy Stewart
Victor Blattner
Helen Bowers
Harper
Will Hemmings
Howard McBride
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Rockwood
Wolf Floral CO
Frank Rathmel
Route 1
Kinross
Mr. Rathmel
Will Dorrance
Sammy Rathmel
Reister Bros
Bill Brown
University of Iowa
M. L. Brown
George van Gundy
Peoria, Ill
J. H. Baird
Eleanor Cruiksehank
Algona
Jean
America
Iowa
DeMolay
Rendezvous
Parenteacher Association
Rothschild
Pax
Bridges and Penneys
Keith McClelland
East Harrison Street
Harold Duke
Deborah
Chicago
Frank Brown
Grinnell
R. E. Brown
Goshen
Ind
J. G. Roth
Wayland
Reed Fleury
Elmer Wells
the Palimpsest
State Historical Society of
Melvin Gingerich
Henry County Institute of Science
Trenton
Mt. Pleasant
Go. V. Grall
Washington Keokuk
APO
Klann Peuetl
Weenne Fe
Voorhees
Buckney Rice
Joy Kistler
Dutch Underhill
Drake
McDaniels
J. Lee
T. Carson
McGill A
Stewart
McDaniel
Montgomery Ward B. Sorrell
Bond
Speed Ee Ili
Swanker
Ely Eee
Ee Ee
Ate Cease
Peters Hardware Peters
Gilmore
Johnson
BYU Smith A Sa
Goodwin
Vie Ene
Walker
DeWitt
Gallagher
Knott
Merchants
Mrs. Carson Wilson
Glenn T. Ross
Gerald Smith
Sam Erwin
Mrs. Carl Lay
Neiswanger
Mee
Lemley Guard Insurance Agency
North
Iowa Ave
Homemaker’s Club
Famous Circle
Exineton Circle
Doris Tadlock
Ata
H. J. Club
J. W. Baker
Chester
Ers Cd
Washington Cafe
Morgan's Cafe
New Washington Cafe
Ronald E. Jennings
Prop
State Theater
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