Local News Residents resume studies and visits after holidays
Glenn Miller and Rex Hazen depart tomorrow for Cedar Falls to resume classes at ISTC after Christmas at home. Ed Richards and Harland Mead return from trips, while Merle Simpson is set to join the Army band in Fairfield February 10. Glenn Miller’s successor at New Haven school is announced as farmer Glenn Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Miller
Rex Hazen
Cedar Falls
Shrum Lewis
New Haven
Bchool
Iowa Southern Utility Company
Dutch Creek i
Mr Miller
Merle Simpson
Robert Risk
Logan Heitman
Harold Web
Sam Wittmer
Tom Gray
Howard Miller
Risk
Mr. Simpson
Fairfield
Methodist Women Name Missionary Study Group
The Methodist Women's Missionary Group met Friday at Mrs. A. Anderson's home with seventeen members and one guest. Mrs. E. S. Hebner led the devotionals, and Mrs. T. R. Bark r guided prayers. They named Emma C. Anderson Missionary Study Group and heard poems by Anna Plummer. The afternoon study used Youth on the Highway by Margaret W. Branden. The February meeting will be at Mrs. R. C Leagy's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Women's Missonary Study Group
A. Anderson
E. S. Hebner
T. R. Barkr
Emma C. Anderson
Pearl Whistler
Anna Plummer
Margaret W. Branden
R. C Leagy
New Arrival at Ainsworth Hospital
Mr and Mrs Claude Havel of Ainsworth welcomed a son this morning at 1 45 weighing eight pounds twelve ounces Ruth Johnson was discharged yesterday to return home in Rich Jena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Havel
Ainsworth
Orn
Sveighing
Ruth Johnson
Rich- Jena
Washington High Triumphs 25 24 Over Mt. Pleasant
Washington Demons surge late to upset Mt. Pleasant Panthers 25 to 24 in a wild finish. Bob Lowe sparked the rally with late baskets while Dick Marshall clinched the win in the final seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High
Mt. Pleasant
Washington Demons
Mt. Pleasant High
Panthers
Demons
Lowe
Cecil Hamilton
Don Kiesey
Dick Marshall
Bob Lowe
Joe Webber
Joe Welcher
Oliver Taylor
Lucian Conn
Hamilton
Conn
Weicher
Taylor
Bobby Lowe
Kiesey
Washington
Darwin Vacha
Panther
Welcher
Vandagriff
Marshall
Proby
Voorhees
Pops Harrison
Joy Kistler
Iowa
Panther Cubs
Demon
Davis
Tommy Tanner
Joe Duea
Vacha
Prebyl
Lance
Ewe Welcher
Wormhount
Washington to Enter Golden Gloves at Cedar Rapids
Washington prepares a team for the Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves events next month. Coach Buckwalter leads workouts at city hall starting Monday at seven PM with free participation and expenses paid. Potential boxers named include Bob Anderson Mike Dayton Pat McDole Kay Felton Stanley Wallace Chit Brown Clarence Cross with aim of at least eight competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Marvin Bueckwalter
Een Anderson
City Hall
Buck
Buckwalter
Bob Anderson
2 Washington
Mike Dayton
Pat McDole
Kay Felton
Stanley Wallace
Chit Brown
Clarence Cross
Spike Nelson Named Yale Head Football Coach
Emerson W Spike Nelson 35 former Yale assistant and Iowa star named to succeed Raymond Pond as Yale head football coach at New Haven Conn Nelson a Cherokee Iowa high school graduate and former teammate of Harry Rice at Iowa notes Cedar Rapids beat Cherokee for Iowa high school title in post season game
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Emerson W.spikes
Nelson
Tesse
University of Owa
Raymond
Ducky) Pond
Yale
Cherokee, Iowa
Iowa
Harry
Hod) Rice
Washington
Rice
Cherokee
Cedar Rapids
Town City
Fairfield Tops Burlington in Little Six clash
Fairfield Trojans upset Burlington High 32 26 as guard Fred Dahl scored 10 and limited Bob Kitterman to four in the final stretch. Burling ton led 19 14 at halftime and 24 25 after three, but Fairfield held them to seven points in the final half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Iowa
Burlington High School
Grayhounds
Trojans
Spanten
Fairfielders
Burlington
Invaders
Walt Dabner
Bob Littleton
Dick Allison
Fred Dahl
Bob Kitterman
Kitterman
Grayrounds
Anison
Littleton
Uo Lindauer
Wee
OGG
Csu
Sires- Gillaspie
Mwammons
Neréssen
Methiss
peGringen
Schweizer
Lindauer
Norman
Lundquist
Parry
Morrison
Kelly
Keota and Richland Lead Ke-Wash Conference Tie
Keota and Richland remained tied for first in the Ke-Wash league after each team won their games. Richland defeated Kalona 29 to 27 in a close finish, with Moe Nurien scoring the winning basket. Keota beat West Chester 20 to 11 as Kalona’s Kenny Guengerich led scorers with 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Richland
Wellman-Brighton Gaal
Wellman
Well Idan Wildcats
Kalona
Rebekah Lodge appoints committees at meeting
At the regular Rebekah lodge gathering led by noble grand Leona Kos committees were named. Sixty members attended with two membership applications read and three balloted. initiation planned for the next meeting. District deputy Nellie Zeck installed two officers not present at the joint installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Leona Kos
Nellie Zeck
Noble Grand
Vera Brohst
Margaret Jarrard
Julia Sisk
Rachel Lonewell
Carrie Gray
Grace Witte
Rebeccta Sheheck
Maurine Mills
Flower
Sick
Nellie Stewart
Emme Campbell Libby
Mildred Munsi
N.G
Edna Waeemknecht
V.G
Vera Harvey
Edna Simmering
Nell Zeck
Mary Jurenheimer
V G
Fifie Wmurdoer
Grace Stewart
Mission Society Meets Friday Hosts Clara Tate
The United Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society held an afternoon meeting with Clara Tate as hostess. Eleven members and a guest attended. Mrs Walter Kyl led the devotional, read from Second Timothy, and psalms, followed by a discussion on Paul's conversion. Mrs C W Mellaughlin reviewed Rev Tom Lambie's book A Doctor Without a Country, recounting his missionary life. Notes of thanks were read from shut-ins and card recipients. A tribute committee was formed for Mrs Charles Coretto, who died this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Tate
United Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society
Walter Kyl
Paul
C. W. MelLaushlin
Tom Lambie
W. J. Masson
Charles Coretto
George McBurney Hosts New Year's Party at Parents’ Home
George McBurney hosted a New Year’s party at his parents’ home last evening attended by about thirty six boys and girls. Mrs. Harry Ward and Mrs. Max Cook assisted in serving refreshments. Holiday decorations adorned the table and home.
Post-Nuptial Party Honors Mrs Charles Bush
Mrs Ora Gingerich and Mrs William Sitler hosted a party at Mrs Gingerichs home honoring Mrs Charles Bush formerly Joyce Miller of Wellman. Bridge on three tables yielded high prize to Dorothy Durian and low to Kitty Mae Maddock. A miscellaneous shower followed with pink and white decorations and refreshments. Guests included Mrs Oren Birkey Mrs Dorothy Kinsinger Mrs Leo Durian Mrs Loren Robertson Maxine Gillespie Dorothy Durian Lilah Snavely Kitty Mae Maddock all of Wellman Leah Curl Iowa City and Mrs Morris Miller Lansing Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Gingerich
William Sitler
Charles Bush
Joyce Miller
Wellman
Gingerich
Dorothy Durian
Kitty Mae Maddock
Oren Birkey
Dorothy Kinsinger
Leo Durian
Loren Robertson
Maxine Gillespie
Lilah Snavely
Leah Curl
Iowa City
Morris Miller
Lansing
Mich
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society New Year Dinner
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society held its annual New Year dinner at the church with nine families attending due to sickness and rain. A potluck meal was supervised by Mrs. Allison Maas and Mrs. Roy Schulty, followed by a short business meeting led by new president Mrs. Marion Stransky. Yearbooks were distributed. The next meeting is scheduled for February 6 with Mrs. L. J. Woodburn as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Allison Maas
Roy Schulty
Aid Society
Marion Stransky
L. J. Woodburn
Reception Planned for Baptist Pastor Monday Evening
A reception for new Baptist minister Rev. Alfred Treier y and his family is planned at the church Monday evening. The board of deacons hosts a 6:50 PM covered dish supper followed by a program with welcome addresses and musical selections. Congregation members are asked to bring two dish items and sandwiches for the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist
Alfred Treierry
Board of
Deacopes and
Des “Onesses
Sosvreetion
Dave Benson
Oprano Solo
Public Affairs, 2 Will Have Meeting Wednesday at 6 30
Members of Public Affairs department will hold a dinner at 6 30 p m next Wednesday in the North Side eat with their husbands as guests. Mrs W Livingston will discuss Wills and Inheritances after dinner. This dinner meeting changes the previously scheduled meeting time and follows a planned luncheon for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Affairs Department
North Side
W. Livingston
Loyal Women's Bible Class Social at Mrs Dodd Home
Mrs John Dodd hosted a social for twenty one members of the Loyal Women's Bible Class of the Baptist church. The afternoon featured Chinese checkers bingo a white elephant gift exchange and refreshments while Mrs Cy Bush assisted. Alfred Trenerry joined the group as the new pastor's wife for the first time and the next social will be at Mrs Howard Messer's home.
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Loyal Women
The
Baptist Church
John Dodd
Cy Bush
Alfred Trenerry
Howard Messer
Social calendar of meetings and gatherings on fall week
Notices list numerous postwar social and fraternal events with times and hosts. D of V assembly at 2 30 pm at G A R hall. Junior Fortnightly at 7 30 pm hosted by Mrs Fisher. literature and sewing circles. Rainbow and Pythian Sisters installations. Baptist minister reception with bring two dishes to pass. many club and society meetings with locations including East Main street West Jefferson street Masonic Temple and North Side cafe. volunteers urged to attend and bring refreshments. no formal agenda, multiple addresses and hosts named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Jd. L. Acheson
West Jefferson Street
Frank Tradford
William Matucha
East Main Street
Ginter
North Side
Mushands of Feshiners
Tvitea
Lexington Circle
June Gardner Ivapeae
Stusiane Community Club
Freda Zieglowsey
West Chester Methodist Women's Society
West Chester Methodist Church
White Shrine
Fred Reid
Iowa Avenue
John McConahey
Koy
Stewart P.T.A
Stewart
F. EB
Twin couples celebrate anniversaries today in local notice
Many happy returns fill the day as twin siblings Maas and Green mark anniversaries. Also listed as birthday honorees are Henrietta Whittaker, Mrs. Harry Sowden, J. W. Brock, Everett Coon of Ainsworth, Mrs. Milt Navy of Kalona, Homer Stephen, Claude Tucker, J. W. Stewart and John Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Maas
Omer Green
Maas
Green
Henrietta Whittaker
Harry Sowden
J. W. Brock
Everette Coon
Ainsworth
Milt Navy
Kalona
Homer Stephen
Claude Tucker
John Gamble
Prairie Flower Mission Meeting Set At Mrs Strong Home
Prairie Flower Mission plans an all day gathering next Thursday at the home of Mrs C E Strong with Mrs Adolph Larsen and Mrs Clayton Bear assisting. Potluck noon dinner invites members and husbands. program committee includes Mrs Carl Jarrard and Mrs Don Cave. Members asked to bring a needle and thimble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
C. E. Strong
Adolph Larsen
Clayton Bear
Carl Jarrard
Don Cave
Danny Holland and Leah Strohm Birthday Notices
Danny Holland son of Mr and Mrs Lee Holland is nine years old today. Leah Strohm of West Chester was born four years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Holland
Mrs
Lee Holland
Jewny
Joyce Strohm
West Chester
Ander son couple to mark twenty seventh wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Carl D Ander son of Pilotburg will celebrate their wedding anniversary tomorrow marking their twenty seventh year. Birthdays due tomorrow include Mrs Maude Koehler Mrs George Baker Mrs Oscar Hughes Evelyn Chalupa Harriett Logan of West Chester and Leonard Zickefoose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Anderson
Pilotburg
Maude Koehler
George Baker
Oscar Hughes
Evelyn Chalupa
Harriett Logan
West Chester
Leonard Zickefoose
Two motorists in heated clash over blame after collision
In a remarkable scene two drivers argued aggressively over who should pay damages after their cars collided. Each refused to concede fault, seeking to shoulder the other’s responsibility.
Miller Girl to Turn Nine Tomorrow
Eleanora Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy L Miller, will celebrate her ninth birthday tomorrow with family and friends marked by simple festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanora Miller
Roy L. Miller
Wayland New Year Baby Lucille Conrad Turns 1 Tomorrow
Lucille Marie Conrad, Wayland's 1935 Washington County New Year baby, will celebrate her first birthday tomorrow. Her family marks the milestone as local records note her birth during the county's New Year observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Marie Conrad
Wayland
Washington County
Can Outrun Man Despite Its Short Legs
A short legged arn dilo proves it can outrun a man in a surprising display of speed. The creature’s legs may be compact but its gait delivers surprising momentum, prompting observers to reassess perceptions of this species’ athletic potential.
W C T U Institute Opens January 7 at West Chester
The W C T U county institute will be held January 7 at the West Chester Methodist church. The program runs from 10 a.m. with devotions by Rev. Pennington, followed by institute organization, an open forum on state president recommendations, luncheon at noon, and afternoon sessions on youth outlook, child welfare, and a town project, ending with the resolution committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. T. U. County Institute
West Chester
George Pennington
Ethel Peterson
Rev. Dewey
Elizabeth Fry
God Bless
Amnerica
Gertrude Rice
Tata Sigma
Marl Mc Doll
Mary Hofer
My Town
C. FE
Stewart P.T.A Mothers Party Wednesday Evening
The Stewart P.T.A. will host a mothers party next Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the school. Fifth grade mothers lead the program with Mrs William Putman in charge and Billy Cox giving a talk about his work in Hollywood California. Refreshments will be provided by the fifth grade mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart P.T.A
William Putman
Billy Cox
Hollywood
Calif
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Holds January Meeting
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society met yesterday afternoon at the church with twenty one members present. President Mrs. Fred L. Moore led the business session and Mrs. C. R. McCutchen conducted the devotional. Mrs. Darrel Ross gave readings while Mrs. Glenn Wilson chaired the serving committee assisted by Mrs. Tom Rickey and Mrs. J. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Fred L. Moore
C. R. McCutchen
Darrel Ross
Glenn Wilson
Tom Rickey
J. Johnson
H. J. Club Families Gather for Supper and Games
H J club members and families held a potluck supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Davidson who are relocating to a farm near Wellman. About thirty people attended and enjoyed card games after the meal. Mrs Davidson had prepared homemade candy for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Cecil Davidson
Wellman
Rev Carstensen and Mrs Shelley Wed in Nebraska
The marriage of Rev. Martin C. Carstensen of Mt Pleasant and Mrs. Lulu C. Shelley of Fairbury Nebr was announced. The ceremony occurred at noon on New Year’s Day at the First Baptist church North Platte Nebr with Rev C W McAninch officiating. The couple will reside in Mt Pleasant after a trip to Denver and the bride’s son Cleo Shelley attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin C. Carstensen
Mt. Pleasant
Lulu C. Shelley
Fairbury, Nebr
First Baptist Church
North Platte
Nebr
C. W. McAninch
H. C. Brock
Carstensen
Denver
Colo
Washington Baptist Church
Installation of officers by K of Y P
Notice announces a Monday evening installation of officers by the Knights of Pythias Y M C A lodge. A large attendance is hoped for and refreshments will be served.
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Tom Stewart
Wolf Floral CO
America
Efrs
H. G. Miller
Moline Nl
Mrs. C. A Galley
Reister Bros
Ed Richards
Harland Mead
Pensacola
Florida
Gulfport
Biloxi
Miss
New Orleans
Carl Koehler
Centerville
California
Clarence Adrian
Christine
John Braunshausen
Adrian
Robert McFarlane
Lemley and Yard Insurance Agency
Methodist Women’s Missionary Group
Love
Peck Geneva
Don Voorhees
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Ottumwa
Little Muskie
Muscatine
Ottumwans
For
Golden Gloves
Washington Boys
Spike Nelson
Burlington Quint
Little Six
Keots
Parrish Smart
Montgomery Ward McKune
Bondeee
Eily —Heeee
B. Sorrell
Swanker Aw
Stewart & Crone Erwin Sats
M. Crone
Orr
Stewart Aka OE
Holcomb
Aves
Thomas Wildey
Rebekahs
Oddfellows
Earl Nicola
Varearet Jarrard
Eliza Brock
Marie Wagenknecht
Mary Hesseltine
Charles Waurdock
Harold Walker
Mission Society
George McBurney
Kuirie
Prairie Flower Mission
Ralph Ashby
Marion
W.C.T.U. Institute
H.J. Club
Lulu Shelley
Nebraska
M. K. Rapp
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