Muscatine Beats Junior College 58 to 40 on Local Court
Muscatine defeated Washington's junior college Cardinals 58 to 40 as Muscatine used faster ball handling and dribbling to pull away in the third period. Bob Soberg led the Cardinals early, while Leach Chamberlin, Sodergren, and teammates contributed in the second half amid a rough game with many fouls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Col’ Cardinals
Muscatine
Muscat
Jaysees
Getti
Advanta
Baske
Cardinals
Bob Soberg
Leach Chamberlin
Sodergren
Tom * Ner
Hal Longer
Darwin We
Everette Prebyl Connec
Muscatines
Week ling results paced for city bowling league
Week long play slowed by holidays as one regular week spread over two. Sitters posted a high team game with 896, Old Timers led series with 2439, Little tallied 224 and 222 in two games. Keokuk freshman beat Washington 52 to 35. Casady led Keokuk with strong scoring while Carter and Crandall starred for Washington.
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Lee
Carter
Crandals
Washington
Keokuk
Crandall
Casady
Muscatine Triumphs In Close Little Six Battle
Muscatine defeats Fairfield 38 to 36 to stay undefeated and lead the Little Six. Fairfield tied the game at 36 with 25 seconds left before Muscatine stole the ball and scored, then Valett added a late free throw to seal the two point win. Mackson beat Mt Pleasant and Ottumwa defeated Burlington 48 to 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Fairfield
Molater Valett
Mackson
Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting Attended by 357
Members of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society, 357 strong, met yesterday for a cooperative lunch at the church dining room. Mrs. H C Hall of Davenport could not attend due to a snow storm. Mrs. William Glassburner presided, with devotion led by Mrs. T E White. The group mourned Mrs. William Matucha and voted to contribute to a memorial bulletin board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Co-Operative
H. C. Hall
Davenport
Presbytery
William Glassburner
T. E. White
Glassburner
William Matucha
Young People's Societies
Hall
St. James P.T.A
Pythian Sisters
New K. P. Hall
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
D.A.R
Frank Crone
St. Distoff
Merry Makers Club
O. K. Scott
William Sheetz
A. C. Ruegsegger
Sunshine Community Club
Will Richards
Public Affairs Dept
J. &. Lemmon
Maud MccCreedy
R. S. Sherman
Glenn Knupp
Bethel Missionary Society
Mac Davis
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Logan family welcomes first great grandchild
Mrs. Stella Logan received word of the birth of her first great grandchild. Diana Lynn was born Dec. 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Logan of Los Angeles. Bill is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Brace Logan, formerly of Washington. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pratt returned from a holiday visit in Des Moines and Audubon, spending Christmas with Mrs. Pauline Reuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Logan
Diana Lynn
Bill Logan
Los Angeles
Calif Bill
Brace Logan
Washington
Esther's Beauty Shop and Local Social Updates
Community notices list Esther's Beauty Shop contacts and local social events. Guests honored Mr. Stewart’s birthday at a oyster supper hosted by Mrs. J W Stewart. Others travel to join relatives in Davenport Macomb and Los Angeles during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Custer
Carrol Warford
J. W. Stewart
Stewart
Washington guests visit Nettie Samson couple
Nettie Samson hosted guests from Washington D C last week including Mr and Mrs Drewry Smith. Mrs Faith Samson Smith is noted as a WAVES commander and her husband serves as a navy research engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Samson
Washington, D. C
Drewry Smith
Hospital Admits Robert Wilson From Keota
Robert Wilson of Keota was admitted yesterday as a medical patient at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilson
Keota
Keota and Wellman on Top in Ke-Wash Standings
West Chester remains in the lead with a 55 to 22 win over Richland as Chester misses regular center John Duvall due to illness. Wellman beats Williamsburg 26 to 15 in a defense heavy game, while Keota defeats Brighton 62 to 48 led by Arnold with 24 points. Kalona defeats North English 48 to 16. Next week features rescheduled league games on Tuesday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Kalona
Keota
Wellman
Richland
Chester
John Duvall
Junior Bauer
Jerry Chester
Williamsburg
Godwin
Swartzendruber
Menary
Brighton
Arnold
Robertson
Tinting Garments Brings Fresh Color To Slips And Hosiery
Tinting can renew the look of slips and hosiery by applying dyes per package directions. Follow the dye instructions to achieve bright, fresh color without damaging fabrics.
Marriage of Marie Davidson and Richard Stagers announced
Mr and Mrs Perry W Davidson announce the marriage of their daughter Marie to Richard Stagers son of Mr and Mrs O C Stagers Richland. Rev Ralph E Gray performed the single ring ceremony at 6 39 PM Monday. They will live on a farm near Richland after a wedding trip.
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Perry W. Davidson
South Ninth Avenue
Marie Davidson
Richard Stagers
O. C. Stagers
Richland
Ralph E. Gray
Dorothy Yoder
Roy S. Pulse
Ainsworth
Lois Mace and Donald Pauli Betrothal Announced
Mr and Mrs Glen E Mace announce the engagement of their daughter Lois Evalyn to Donald L Paul son of Mr and Mrs Donald C Paul Miss Mace is a student at State University of Iowa Iowa City and Mr Paul attends Iowa State College Ames
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen E. Mace
Lois Evalyn
Donald L. Paul
Donald C. Paul
Miss Mace
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Mr. Paul
Iowa State College
Ames
Herr Weds Weir in Des Moines Church Ceremony
Miss Janice E. Herr daughter of Mr. and Mrs. BE S. Herr Richland and Sgt Elmer A. Weir son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Weir Estherville exchanged vows in a candlelight double ring ceremony at the University Church of Christ Des Moines. Dr Marvin O. Lansbury officiated. The bride wore a floor length white satin and chiffon gown with veil. Best man was Sgt George L. Weir Estherville. matron of honor Mrs Lorraine Hanson Ida Grove. A reception for 50 followed in the church lounge. The couple plans a short wedding trip and then will reside in Spencer as Weir serves with U S Army recruiting.
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Janice E. Herr
BE. S. Herr
Richland
Elmer A. Weir
Paul Weir
Estherville
University Church of Christ, Des Moines
Marvin O. Lansbury
Lorraine Hanson
Ida Grove
George L. Weir
Richland High School
Chillicothe Business College
Chillicothe
Iowa Military District
Des Moines
Set
Weir
Estherville High School
U. S. Army
Spencer
Latin Triumph: High School Team Sidelined 48 0
Boston Latin blanked Brandiew high 48 to 0 in the opening game, a historic scoreless performance for a regular season high school basketball contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Latin
Brandeig High
Watch Party Brings S and C Families Together for Oyster Supper
Mr and Mrs Guy Gerot hosted an oyster New Year Eve gathering for S and C club members and families. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ed Kucera Clyde Crile Howard Fisher Warnest Bowman Fred Kucera and their children. Prizes went to Howard Fisher for high and Clyde Crile and Mrs Fred Kucera for low. Next meeting set for Jan 9 with Mrs Clyde Crile.
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Guy Gerot
Ed Kucera
Clyde Crile
Howard Fisher
Warnest Bowman
Fred Kucera
Mrs. Etter Hosts P. E. O. Chapter Meeting
Mrs. P. L. Etter hosted the regular Chapter 1 P. E. O. meeting with 21 members present. President Mrs. D. P. Livingston presided as officers handled routine business while Mrs. C. W. McLaughlin and Mrs. Clifford Thorne presented the program Have You Read the Record. A social hour followed with holiday refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter Barbara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Etter
D. P. Livingston
C. W. McLaughlin
Clifford Thorne
Barbara
G H M Club Meets In Al Crone Home
G H M club members gathered Thursday evening at Al Crone's home with guests Mr and Mrs Alvin Kephart. Pinochle ran at four tables. high scores went to Mr Kephart and Mrs Max Cook, while Mr Cook and Mrs W L Rukgaber had low scores. John Caldwell won the travel prize. Geraldine Crone and Mrs Kephart assisted, serving seasonal refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. M. Club
al Crone
Alvin Kephart
Mr. Kephart
Max Cook
Cook
W. L. Rukgaber
John Caldwell
Geraldine Crone
Kephart
Reception Honors Rev Wells at Baptist Church
Members of the Women’s Missionary Society and Ann Judson Circle hosted a reception for the church’s new pastor Rev Paul K Wells and Mrs Wells. About 70 people attended with Washington Ministerial Association members present. A short musical program accompanied a green and silver theme with poured refreshments by Nyla Reinier and Geraldine Crone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
Ann
Dorothy Dawson
Nyla Reinier
Geraldine Croné
President appoints committee to study plan at next meeting
The society voted that the president appoint a committee of three to study the plan and present a form for consideration at the next meeting. It was suggested that Mrs Hall be invited to attend that meeting.
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T. E. White
Opal Yields Highlight Australia Pre WWI era
The National Geographic Society notes Australia mined over 10 million dollars in opals in the 50 years before World War I. A peak came in 1928 with finds weighing 790,590 and 232 carats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Australia
Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Meetings and Events
Community clubs and societies list upcoming gatherings from Monday to Thursday. Edna Klein music event Y W C A executive board meeting Rainbow Girls at Masonic temple and more with times, places, and coordinators including St Marys Circle benefit card party and D A R sewing for hospital.
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Edna Klein
Y.W.C.A
Y. W
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
T. A. Flenner
St. Mary's Circle
K. C. Hall
Kenneth Patterson
Public Library
Stella Latchem
Farewell Courtesy For Miss Witthoft
Louise Witthoft was honored at a farewell party at the Elmer Guenther home hosted by St. Pauls church youths. She leaves January 7 for Omaha to attend Electronic Radio Television Institute. Twelve members and three guests attended Ruth Smith Bill Guenther and Max Givans among the guests. The evening featured hostess led games. The highlight was a surprised moment.
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Louise Witthoft
Elmer Guenther
St. Paul's Church
Entertains Boys At Dick Tibbetts Birthday Party
Dick Tibbetts eighth birthday was celebrated at the Tibbetts home with a party after noon. Friends Richard Erbe Richard Boettcher Junior Campbell Larry Zager Ronny Zager Clair Davis Ronnie Heck Douglas Minick Philip Mc Clure John Creech George Tibbetts attended. Dennis Sorrell could not attend.
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Dick Tibbetts
Don Tibbetts
Tibbetts
Ronnie Heck
Douglas Minick
Philip McClure
John Creech
George Tibbetts
Dennis Sorrell
Betrothal of Wilma Marsh to Rev Ellinger announced
Mr and Mrs S A Marsh of Ainsworth announce the engagement of their daughter Wilma May to Rev Russell E Ellinger of Olds son of Rev and Mrs C G Ellinger of Hopkins Mich Miss Marsh attended Iowa State Teachers College and Iowa Wesleyan College She is teaching in Odds high Rev Ellinger attended Coe College and Parsons College He serves as pastor of the Olds Congregational church
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S. A. Marsh
Ainsworth
Wilma May
Russell E Ellinger
Olds
C. G. Ellinger
Hopkins, Mich
Miss Marsh
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Odds
Ellinger
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Parsons College
Fairfield
Olds Congregational Church
Study Lesson Given By Mrs P Deimerly
The Emma C Anderson Mission Study group met at the Methodist church parlors yesterday afternoon with Elizabeth Klein leading. Mrs T F Barker gave the devotional. After a brief business meeting Klein, Walter Smith introduced Mrs Paul Deimerly who reviewed the year’s study book India at the Threshold presenting the first chapter I Am Proud of India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Anderson
Methodist
Elizabeth Klein
T. F. Barker
Fairview Club Meets for January Gathering
Members of the Fairview club met with Mrs. Floyd Blankenhorn for their January session. Roll call featured mending menus. Mrs. Myrtle Finke led the business meeting planning a February 6 family dinner at Dale Darbyshire’s home. Entertainment by Mrs. Edgar and Mrs. Darbyshire included contests and games with refreshments served led by Mrs. Blankenhorn and Mrs. Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Club
Floyd Blankenhorn
Myrtle Finke
Dale Darbyshire
Alice Edgar
Gertrude Darbyshire
Blankenhorn
Lillian Maxwell
Honoree Receives Identification Bracelet From Youth
Rev Milo J Phillips presented her a common angle food cake baked by Mrs Ida Bush. Seasonal refreshments were served by Mrs Guenther, Alice Finke and Martha Griffin.
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Milo J. Phillips
Ain Angle
Ida Bush
Mrs. Guenther
Alice Finke
Martha Griffin
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Junior College
Funk
Vacha
G¢ Robertson
Ling
Crone
Pearl
Morrison
Sheffler
F White
Ec A Decker
Schweite
Swope Feros
Boltz
Talbot
Urris
Brock
Fied
Ae Waggoner
Crandall C Mane Arc
Kleese
Schmitt
Ates
Tanner
Stone
Gisela
Byterian Aid
Bud Borman
Bud
Wolf’s Flower
Esther’s Beauty Shop
N. Ave
Hugh Holcomb
Norfolk
U. S. S. Winston
Mrs. C. H. Holcomb
Herbert Thompson
Mercy Hospital
Mary Ann
Thompson
Curtis Snyder
Dic
Mr. Snyder
Melvin
Mrs. Warren Goodwin
John McKune, Jr
Calif
John McKune
L.lf.e. College
St. James Church
C. Hall
W. H. Spera
Macomb
Robert Spein
Charles Morris
Roy L. Miller
Carson
Nat'l Master Plumbers
Chester and
Wellman Keota
Lois Mace
Don Pauli
Janice Herr
Dade Shearer
Carl J. Roberts
Howard P. Miller
Mrs. Etter
P.E.O
P. K. Wells
Baptist Church
Mangold
Washington State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Bank Credit
H. J. Club
Will Prebyl
Miss Witthoft
Wilma M. Marsh
Rev. R. Ellinger
P. Deimerly
F. Blankenhorn
Tlows
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