Editorials Reflect on Joy Faith and Winter Labor
A collection of notes and opinions: religious joy, weather quirks, and civic thoughts. Carl Anderson of Lime Creek seeks a state legislature seat, praised for farming leadership and community standing. T. H. Huston not seeking re election prompts a Republican candidate shift. northern Washington County may gain a representative after 40 years. Local papers urge thrift in spending and emphasize brotherly love and fair tax burdens on farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Anderson
Lime Creek
T. H. Huston
Crawfordsville
Carl
Washington County
Ife
Huston
Des Moines
Anderson
Livingston Team Wins Army Football Bowl in Tokyo
Mr and Mrs David Livingston receive a belated telegram from their son Bob an Army football player in Korea. The Army team defeated a Japanese team 18 to 13 in the Rice Bowl at Tokyo on New Year’s Day. Bob reports he is feeling fine.
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David P. Livingston
Bob
Army
Korea
Tokyo
Japan
Metho dist seniors top Christian in YMCA league showdown
One church league game was played yesterday at the YMCA with the Methodist senior team beating the Christian team 21 to 15. The other two games were not played as some teams did not show up, and Secretary Artemas Brown said efforts will be made to catch up on the schedule on a Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Methodist
Artemas Brown
Birth Announcement for Griffin, West Chester Family
At the Hospital a son was born to Mr and Mrs Paul Griffin of West Chester at 5 20 AM. The couple welcomed the new arrival yesterday with Mrs Arthur Rathmel of Crawfordsville listed as medical admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Griffith
West Chester
Arthur Rathmel
Crawfordsville
Rob
Entertain Guests At Oyster Supper
Mrs. Ezra Wittmer hosts an oyster supper Sunday night in Wayland. Attendees include several Wayland, Washington and nearby residents such as Max Miller of Galena, C K Sehantz, G W Sehantz, Eda Bich er and Frances, Marian and Gertrude Rinner, Lavern Eicher family, Edwin Rich family, Floyd Arnold, Richard Arnold and Clara Wenger. Local days include school painting at Crawfordsville and other social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Nick
Max Miller
Galena
Ill
C. K. Sehantz
G. W. Sehantz
Eda Bicher
Frances
Marian
Gertrude Rinner
Lavern Eicher
Edwin Rich and Sons
Washington
Floyd Arnold
Brighton
Richard Arnold
W. F. Levert
Clara Wenger
Kletzing College
Local Dismissals List Names and Addresses
Dismissals today include Mrs Harold Dickinson and daughter of Richland, Mrs Clyde Goodwin and daughter of 916 East Madison, and Mrs John EK Her shberger and son of Wellman.
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Harold Dickinson
Richland
Clyde Goodwin
East Madison
John EK. Hershberger
Wellman
Family moves to Rome as boss assigns new post
End four children relocate Thursday from Yarwouth to Rome where he will assume a miui section boss role. Mr and Mrs John Christner hosted a turkey dinner for Mr and Mrs Luther Heller of Bossie Ida. Guests included C M Roth zone Melvin, Ervin Reshly and family Fannie Bimen and Emerson Witting with son Junior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarwouth
Rome
Miui
John Christner
Luther Heller
Bossie
Ida
C. M. Roth
Zon
Melvin
Ervin Resehly
Fannie Bimen
Emerson Witting
Premier Shuman Holds Firm On Anti-Inflation Bill
Paris January 3 French Premier Robert Shuman faced a vote defeat as the house of deputies rejected amendments from communists and Detaultists to his anti inflation bill. Shuman warned he would resign if changes were made, insisting the measure will curb French inflation.
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Paris
Robert Shuman
House of Deputies
Shuman
Ontario Angora Breeders Form Cooperative
A new cooperative formed by Ontario rabbit breeders aims to process and market Angora wool. The group plans to jointly handle shearing, spinning, and sales to improve bargaining power and ensure steady supply for members.
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Ontario
Canada
Resolutions for a Day at a Time in 1948
A light musing on starting each day anew with simple daily resolutions. Mentions welcoming each day, doing two disliked tasks, and staying adaptable. Notes turkey consumption, canning cranberries, and travel delays at a bus station as readers reflect on handling post holiday routines.
Child Study 2 Meets With Mrs Stephens
Section 2 of Child Study met last evening at the home of Mrs. Harold Stephens. One guest, Mrs. Kenneth Bleeka, attended. The business meeting was led by Mrs. Keith Vetter in the absence of Mrs. Claire Darbyshire. A program on sex education was led by Mrs. James Birney and Mrs. Vetter. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is February 5 with co-hostesses Mrs. Melvin Hill and Mrs. Edsall Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Stephens
Kenneth Bleeka
Keith Vetcer
Claire Darbyshire
James Birney
Vetter
Keith Norton
Melvin Hill
Edsall Brown
Kissinger Family Honored at Dinner in Crawfordsville
Mr and Mrs Earl Walker hosted a six o'clock dinner Saturday night in Crawfordsville to honor Paul Kissinger and his family from Flint Michigan. Attending were Henry Kissinger Morning Sun Curtis Kissinger Burlington Lyle Lowe and family Earl Lowe and family and the Walkers. The Kissingers left early the next morning for Flint.
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Crawfordsville
Earl Walker
Paul Kissinger
Joe
Pamela
Paula
Flint
Mich
Henry Kissinger
Morning Sun
Curtis Kissinger
Burlington
Lyle Lowe
Earl Lowe
Walker
Wolfe Couple Honored At New Year Dinner
Mr and Mrs C J Wolfe celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a six oclock New Year s Day dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs J W McClelland Others present included Mr and Mrs C J Wolfe and Mr and Mrs Stanley Richards Several attendees could not attend due to blocked roads
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J. W. McClelland
CC. J. Wolfe
C. J. Wolfe
Stanley Richards
West Chester Club at Griffith Home Meeting Report
The West Chester C C met with Mrs. Clem Griffith hosting Wednesday afternoon. Thirteen members attended the regular business session and enjoyed two programs written by Mrs. Ira Hough and Mrs Gardner. Hostess Mollie Tierney served a delicious holiday lunch.
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The
C. C
West Chester
Clem Griffith
Ira Hough
Gardner
Mollie Tierney
Merry Ten Club Plays Pinochle at Grove Letts Home
The Merry Ten club met Friday evening at the Grove Letts home with all but one member. Pinochle at three tables yielded high scores for Mrs. Raymond Hammen and William Wall, while Mrs. Kenneth Orndall and Raymond Hammen finished ten scores. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is set for Mr. and Mrs. Mac Wallace.
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Merry Ten Club
Grove Letts
Raymond Hammen
William Wall
Kenneth Orndall
Mac Wallace
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society Quiz Program Held
Mrs Raymond Anderson hosted the Ruth Nichol Missionary Society meeting with 16 members and 2 guests. Devotions were led by Mrs P J Wenn and the president Mrs Jay Brewer led the business portion. The program titled Information Please featured Mrs Brewer Mrs Robert Wiley Mrs George Kerr Mrs George Rudiger Mrs Keith Kleese and Mrs W H McConnell. Hostess was Mrs Eimer Enke.
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Raymond Anderson
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
Dave Angul
Carrie Anderson
P. J. Wenn
Jay Brewer
Cloyd Stewart
Brewer
Robert Wiley
George Kerr
George Rudiger
Keith Klee
Nation cleans up with soap and fats drive
In the United States each person uses over 26 pounds of soap yearly. American households have turned in more than 600 million pounds of used kitchen fats since 1942, averaging about 20 pounds per family, some of which goes into soap production.
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United States
Merchants Discover Des Moines Made Goods Hidden at Home
Inspectors traced purchased merchandise to items manufactured in Des Moines. The buyers live about 30 miles from the capital city, raising questions about supply chains and origins.
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Per Ware
Des Moines
Local Family Takes Eleven Day Trip Through North Carolina
Mr and Mrs Carl Steele and daughters Rowena and Maralee returned from an eleven day trip to Fayetteville North Carolina There they visited their daughter and husband Sai and Mrs John L Parks A short trip to Raleigh and to the Atlantic coast was also made Dr H Masson fell seriously ill and was taken to University hospital at Town City for treatment Elizabeth Irwin returned from Detroit where she spent Christmas with her nephew Rev Donald Irwin pastor of a United Presbyterian church there
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Carl Steele
Rowena
Maralee
Fayetteville
H. ’. Masson
University Hospital
Town City
Elizabeth Irwin
Detroit
Rev
Donald ©. Irwin
United Presbyterian
New Year Dinner With Winja Family Aborted By Storm
The Winja family planned a Rees reunion at Robert Roberts home north of town but a storm made driving hazardous. Mrs. Winja and Richard left earlier with relatives, while John, Eddie and Mr. Winja stayed to finish a journal route before joining the party. The gathering of Rees kin arrived before the weather worsened, serving turkey, goose and many other dishes. Happy New Year.
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Winja
Rees
Robert Roberts
Richard
John
Eddie
Mr. Winja
Reduce Dental Decay From Apical Fluoride Applications
Preliminary studies cited by the American Dental Association suggest apical fluoride applications can cut dental decay in children by up to 40 percent, signaling potential public health benefits and wider clinical use.
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American Dental Association
Social Calendar highlights from local groups this week
Y W C A executive board meets at 7 39 p m in Y W rooms. Order of Rainbow Girls gather 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. Bible and literature departments meet at 2 30 p m and 8 p m respectively. St James PTA hosts 2 30 p m at school with St James Circle at 2 p m and other group events scheduled throughout the week.
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Y. W
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Public Library
Donna Sellers
Bonnie Jean Simpson
Anna Dawson
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall St. James P. T. A
Ainsworth Chapter
Betrothal of Rouch-Yocum announced in Conesville area
Announcement from Columbus Junction notes Nelda Roush daughter of Charles Roush and Darrel Ray Yocum son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Yocum were married at the Reformed Evangelical church in Muscatine on December 21 with Rev. Donald F. Koelling officiating. Attendants were Mary Hamilton and William Roush. Both families have Conesville school ties and Yocum attended Muscatine junior college after naval service.
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Columbus Junction
Nelda Roush
Charles Roush
Conesville
Darrel Ray Yocum
Ray Yyoevnns
Reformed Evangelical Church
Vmuseatire
Mary Hamilton
William Roush
Grace Hill Ladies Hold All Day Meeting and New Members
Grace Hill ladies met at the community hall for an all day session with 12 members two children present. A covered dish luncheon followed. New member Mrs Eugene Engel joined as the society planned an evening social and upcoming January meeting includes officer elections.
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Claude Wacker Srace
Grace Hill
Robert Waterhouse
Max Waterhouse
Edgar David Wramer
Eugene Engel
Nelson Woodford
Dan Boone
Woodford
Many West Chester birthdays mark the day
A local birthday listing celebrates Linda Belle Genkinger and eight others across West Chester and Kalona. Honorees include Kenneth Hines, Geraldine Bruty, Corrine Nicola, Rosiyn Bowser, Hugh Dean Walker, Damar Badham, and several others. Anniversary wishes go to A R Ledger and S W Easter with 25 years. Ruth Redeker and more are noted for upcoming celebrations.
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Linda Belle Genkinger
Robert Genkinger
Kenneth Lee Hines
Joseph Hines
Geraldine Bruty
Corrine Nicola
Charles Nicola
Rosiyn Bowser
Sam Bowser
West Chester
Hugh Dean Walker
Air
Hubert Walker
Damar
Badham
J. M. Kelly
Anna Krotz
Dale Marek
Larry Tucker
Vernon Tucker
Beverly Ann Shalla
A. Shalla
Mary Kupke
Kalona
A. R. Ledger
S. W. Easter
Claude Tucker
J. W. Stewart
John Gambie
Allison Maas
Omer Green
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IN Church League
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W. Hyde
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Smenaught Syndicate, Inc
France
Fred PD. Stewart
John Cunningham
Cunninghams
Ambrose Cunningham
Chicago
Tom Duncan
Tom
Wolf’s Flower
Kissinger
C. J Wolfe
West Chester Club
Griffith
Ruth Nichol Society
Almco Lightolier
Lowa
Donald F. Koelling
Bill Shannon
Chamberlin Bros
Sport Shop
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