Local brief highlights military moves and town notices
Cpl. John L. Goets of Riverside left Iowa City for Fort Belvoir Virginia to attend four months of officer candidate school in the corps of engineers. Water customers must pay rent by March 1, 1944 with a 10 day discount if paid by March 10. Lewis Snack Shack reopening delayed to mid March. Lt Bruce Lord of Albuquerque elected vice president in YMCA service group. Various moves reported: the Dettwiler family to 1114 Hat Main, Simmering family moving from a Kinross area farm, and Ellen Walace estate sale to John Simmerine at 08 East Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
John L. Goets
Riverside
Iowa City
Fort Belvoir
Corps of Engineers
A. James Kendrick
Guelph
Ontario
United States
Y.M.C
Mra. F. C
Robert
East
Jefferson Street
Gerald Dettwiler
Hat Main Street
Dettwiler
Kinross
Ellen Walace
John Simmerine
Simmering
Hospital Discharges and Admissions Noted in Keota and West Chester
At the hospital Mrs Glen Stoutner and daughter Glenda Kay of Keota along with Mrs Ralph Glider and daughter Jean Yvonne of West Chester were discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs Lyle Wilson of route two was discharged this morning. Mrs Elliott McKinstry of route four was admitted this morning as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Stoutner
Glenda Kay
Keota
Ralph Glider
Jean Yvonne
West Chester
Lyle Wilson
Route Two
Elliott McKinstry
Route Four
Washington YMCA Faces Strong Burlington in Th evening game
Washington Y M C A bask etball team meets undefeated Burlington Y M C A Thursday at the Y in a tougher test than previous Winter games. Burlington has defeated Ottumwa Navy Flyers Iowa Seahawks officers Wesleyan and other strong clubs and features Shupe Slocum Morrison and Trostel. Washington, at full strength with Frank Nelson and Dick Marshall hoped to be hot, seeks another win. Game slated for 8 15 with no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burlington Y.M.C.A
Ottumwa Navy Flyers
Ae Iowa Seahawks
Iowa City
Long Wesleyan College
Iowa
Burlington
Shupe
Slocum
Morrison
Trostel
Jay Whitehead
Frank Nelson
Dick Marshall
Dinner honors Danas cousin Meacham on two week leave
Mr and Mrs Charles W Davis hosted a dinner at the C C Dang home in Yee to honor Lawrence H Meacham petty officer third class technician from Lexington Massachusetts on a 14 day leave after finishing top grades in a polaroids course He will teach electronics in Lexington for three months Others at the dinner included Mrs Lawrence H Meacham Burlington his parents Mr and Mrs C H Meacham Richland community and Edith Dana Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Davig
C. C. Dang
Danas
Lawrence H. Meacham
Lexington
Mass
Meacham
Davis
Burlington
C. H. Meacham
Richland
Edith Dana
Ottumna
Oldest Riverside Resident Observes 91st Birthday
Riverside February 29 Mrs Helen Critz longtime resident of Riverside marked her 91st birthday on February 27 at her home. Born February 27, 1853 in Iowa City she spent most of her life in Washington county except seven years and has lived forty nine years in her present home. Despite age she remains active reads and sews she cherishes current events and has seen four wars including the Civil War Spanish American War and world war I and is the only Civil War widow in Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Helen Criz
Itiverside
Iowa City
Washington County
Critz
United States
Beverly Crandall Celebrates 18th Birthday Dinner
Beverly Crandall observed her 18th birthday with a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stewart. Guests included her parents Mr. and Mrs. Rex Crandall and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Warford, Susie Waters, Dorothy Walker, Jack Zook, with afternoon callers Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson and David Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Crandall
J. W. Stewart
Beverly
Rex Crandall
Carrol Warford
Susie Waters
Dorothy Walker
Jack Zook
John Robinson
Tipton
David Jackson
Stewart-Webb Wedding Invitations Issued for March 7
Mr and Mrs George Clinton Stewart announce the marriage of their daughter Roberta Ann to Wilton Herman Webb Ensign United States Naval Reserve. The ceremony takes place at 8 p m Tuesday March 7 at United Presbyterian church with a reception to follow. Miss Stewart is with WAVES stationed in Jacksonville Florida and her fiancé is an instructor stationed in Beeville Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clinton Stewart
Roberta Ann
Wilton Herman Webb
United States Naval Reserve
United Presbyterian Church
Stewart
Miss Stewart
The
WAVES
Jacksonville
Fla
Beeville
Texas
Entertaining Friends at the Bontrager Home
Mr and Mrs Elmer Bontrager hosted friends at Ginner Friday evening in their residence. Guests included Rev and Mrs BE Mullett Rev and Mrs H L Metzker of Wayland Mr and Mrs Harold Bontrager and Robert Bontrager of Winfield Mr and Mrs Sam Wittmer. After dinner the group enjoyed social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Bontrager
Ginner
BE. H. Mullett
H. L. Metzker
Wayland
Harold Bontrager
Robert Bontrager
Winfield
Sam Wittmer
Farewell Courtesies for Cleo McCoy Mark Small Town Sendoffs
Cleo McCoy of Crawfordsville leaves for service and is guest of honor at multiple farewell events. The Mitchells hosted a 6:30 dinner for relatives including Harold on furlough, with Frances McCoy and Marie Mitchell among guests. Card party hosts Cleo Fletcher and Larry welcomed Lyle Zuone and other relatives, while Everett Sommers organized a dinner and card session for McCoy with Violet Fletcher and Herbert Rich attending. A.Lowe and wife hosted a Monday noon dinner for their daughter and son-in-law with immediate family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo McCoy
Crawfordsville
Fred Mitchell
Mitchells
Harold
McCoy
Frances McCoy
Marie Mitchell
Burlington
Claude McCoy
Joe Quinn
Mary Jane
Dubuque
Marjorie
Everett Sommers
Mr. McCoy
Violet Fletcher
Herbert Rich
A. Lowe
Alice Bowles Weds Charles Rademaker
Mrs T A Rademaker of Emden Ul announces the marriage of Alice Bowles of Springfield to Charles W Rademaker, son of Harm Rademaker of Ainsworth. The ceremony was at 3:20 PM Saturday at Emden Methodist Church with Rev Edward Combs officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Rademaker
Emden
Alice Bowles
Springfield
Charles W. Rademaker
Harm Rademaker
Ainsworth
Emden Methodist Church
Edward Combs
Raymond Minch
Minch
Hotel
Lincoln
Loyal Builders entertain at YMCA supper
About 125 people attended a cooperative supper in the Community room of the Y and YMCA entertainment facilities. The Loyal Builders class of the United Presbyterian church hosted guests from the Young Married Couples class and families with a seven o clock supper led by Mrs. Neill Trotman and others. Boyd White and Bob McFarland organized singing and a reading by Mrs. Livingston titled Little Red Hooding Tide. The evening concluded with games including volleyball badminton ping pong swimming and parlor games. D. P. Livingston teaches the Loyal Builders class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Loyal Builders
United Presbyterian Shurch
Neill Trotman
P. F. Whisler
Marion George
D. P. Livingston
Vitamin A Levels Found In Ice Cream High
The article notes that vitamin A is present in ice cream in the greatest amount among tested vitamins.
Social Calendar Highlights Busy Midweek Activities
Local clubs and societies schedule a busy Wednesday with afternoon and all day meetings. Groups include Merry Maker, Linger Longer, Valley Ladies Aid, Grace Hill Ladies Aid, Ainsworth chapter 392, Just Us, 0 and 7 club, West Chester M E class, Tilotburg Ladies Aid, Snowball Social, H. J. club, Red Cross sewing, O E S school, Masonic events, P F O chapter, Friendly Circle, St Pauls Guild, Women’s Missionary society, and Rebekah lodge. Members urged to bring dishes, sewing materials, and participate in cooperative supper and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Maker Club
Stanley Mouser
Linger Longer
Harold Fulton
Pahl
Ainsworth
Valley Ladies Aid Society
W. V. Durst
Puis
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Samuel
John Shebeck
Francs Feltz
Ben Holt
Walter Statler
H. J. Club
Roy Carter
Red Cross
O.E.S. School of Instruction
Masonic Temple
P.F.O
D. A. Huber
Friendly Circle Club
Glen Cuddeb
Priday
St. Paul's Women's Guild
Women’s Missionary Society
Leong Kos
U.P. Church
Dave McLaughlin
Tadiegs Aid Society of Presbyterian Church
Rebekah Lodge
F. Hall
Women's Council of Church of Ten
Class Has Supper At Schmidt Home
Mr and Mrs Rudie Schmidt hosted the Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church at their home with thirty four members and guests attending a chicken dinner. Mr and Mrs John Beenblossom received a bouquet for their twenty eighth wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudie Schmidt
The
Baptist Church
John Beenblossom
Ruth Lemley
Harold Kline
Potato Scab Lime Promotes Growth in Potatoes
A brief item notes lime aids potato scab control and mentions a man from the young married couples class discussing practical farming tips.
Honors Joe Shalla At Birthday Dinner
Joe Shalla observed his List birthday on February 27 and was guest of honor at a dinner Sunday evening at the Shalla country home. Mrs. Shalla hosted with their daughter Mrs. Joe Knotek serving. twelve guests attended and a birthday cake with kolaches, chicken and sausage sinks were featured. Martha Thrasher and Joe Knotek joined relatives including Mrs. Joe Casper and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Casper, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Davisson, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Krantz and family, and Mrs. Louis Reller of Minneapolis sent bon bons for dessert. Midnight lunch followed and the guest of honor received birthday remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower
Joe Shalla
Shalla
Joe Knotek
Louis Reller
Minneapolis
Minn
Knotek
Choates Celebrate Second Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Robert Choate of 708 East Jefferson street observe their second wedding anniversary today noting they wed in 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Choate
East Jefferson Street
76-Year-Old Man Observes 18th Birthday Milestone
Elmer Mason of Braden celebrates his 18th birthday today, though he is 76. He looks forward to being eligible to vote when he reaches age 18 on his February 29 unique birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Mason
Braden
Washington Man Confused by Age Says He Is 15 Candies
Fred Wagner, a Washington resident born in 1880, explains he can only place 15 candies on his birthday cake, reflecting the age he feels rather than his numerical age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wagner
Washington
Mrs Wilfred M Albright Birthday Interest Promised
Mrs Wilfred M Albright has a birthday today and should receive lots of attention to make up for the past three years of being cheated on her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred M. Albright
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Teets and Namesake
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Turnipseed hosted Mr and Mrs Gerald Teets and son Joey of Kalona at a Sunday noon dinner in honor of Mrs Teets birthday. The event also celebrated Mrs Robert Lowe Jr whose birthday is March 4. A decorated cake with homemade ice cream and frozen strawberries accompanied socializing and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower
Lloyd Turnipseed
Gerald Teets
Joey
Kalona
Teets
Robert Lowe, Jr
Handcraft Hostess Leads February Fortnightly Club Meeting
Mrs. W. G. Eldridge hosted the Fortnightly club Handcrafts department section 3 gathering with 26 members attending. Agnes Wheelan led the knitting and crocheting program while Ethel McCreedy and others served refreshments. guests included Mrs. William Barden and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Eldridge
Agnes Wheelan
Ethel McCreedy
Merle Turner
Richard Houseal
William Barden
Marion Engel
Art Swift
Nate Youngs
Bess Graham
Wayne Simmerman
Robert Arthur
Henry Bailey
Don Braden
Mis. Thompson
Honor Mrs Eagle At Birthday Party
Mrs. Herman Eagle celebrated her birthday with a surprise gathering at her home Sunday evening. Friends and former neighbors attended, bringing refreshments and gifts while socializing. several relatives could not attend due to illness and bad roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Eagle
Herman Eagle
Cedric Wolcott
Raymond Swartzwelter
Ben Young
Eugene Mann
Clem Eagle
Richland
Warren Stephenson
Dublin
John Dickinser
Kermit Oswalt
Clifford McCracken
Family Dinner for Henry Bruty Honors 2/C Guest
Henry F. Bruty 2/C of Cams Hill Faragut Idaho was guest of honor at a Sunday dinner hosted by his parents Mer and Mrs F P Bruty. Turkey dinner at noon followed by social time and photos with relatives including Mrs Henry Priebe Davenport and the Bruty family members Mary Pessy Sally Sue Walter Betty Bobby Ha iert and Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Bruty
Cams Hill
Faragut
Idaho
Mer
F. P. Bruty
Henry E. Priebe
Davenport
Jennie Bruty
Leo
William Bruty
Mary
Pessy
Sally
Sue
Vectis is Ancient Isle of Wight Name
The article notes that Vectis was the old name for the Isle of Wight once used in antiquity and local records with historical references to its Roman era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Isle A Wight
Vectis
Hotles Host Nuptial Courtesy Dinner for Cavan Couple
Mr and Mrs W H Hotle hosted a post nuptial courtesy Sunday for their son in law Vernon Cavan petty officer first class and his wife Virginia formerly Hotle. A three course dinner was served at one o clock with a nuptial motif cake centerpiece. Guests included Stanley Hotle and son Billy Paul Hotle Kay Huston Nancy Luckey Lavon Gardner from Cedar Rapids Winfield and St Joseph. Cavan on 30 day leave from Oakland Calif will visit his parents in St Joseph after Cedar Rapids wedding Feb 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hotle
Vernon Cavan
Cavan
Virginia Hotle
Stanley Hotle
Billy
Paul Hotle
Kay
Cedar Rapids
Max Huston
Nancy
Winfield
Clover Luckey
Lavon Gardner
Oakland
Calif
St. Joseph
Synthetic Lily of the Valley Perfume Created First
The piece notes that no lily of the valley fragrance existed until it was artificially produced, marking a milestone in scent creation.
Knights of Columbus Hold Regular Meeting
A regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus is set for 8 o clock Thursday evening in K C hall. Members are urged to attend and report on upcoming charitable activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
K.C. Handl
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