Rotary Magazine Praised At Washington Club Meeting
Rev Walter Smith spoke at the Washington service club noon meeting praising The Rotarian for its artistic makeup literary output and service to Rotarians He urged wider reading by members and quoted inspirational pieces Two new members Dr William J Grossheim and Preston Wolf were introduced
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International Rotary
Washington Service Club
Walter Smith
William J. Grossheim
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Preston Wolf
Griffith Hedberg Complete Addition to Dairy Plant Here
John Griffith and John Hedberg proprietors of the Griffith Hedberg dairy in Washington announce completion of a new 35 by 50 foot addition on West Madison Street. The extra space will nearly double floor area for the dairy and cheese factory, which has been producing Sweitzer cheese for the past year.
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John Griffith
John Hedberg
Griffith & Hedberg Dairy
Washington
West
Madison Street
Plans for Higher Production and Service in Department
Lent plans call for an increase in production in this department as well as increased service for their regular milk patrons.
Teacher Opal Keeney Resigns for Virginia Wedding
Opal Keeney a speech instructor at Washington high school and junior college resigns to move to West Virginia for marriage. Mrs Maurice Brayson conducts classes until a replacement is found.
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Opal Keeney
Washington High School
Junior College
West Virginia
Maurice Brayson
Weather Briefing: Cold Tonight Ahead of Clearing Day
Top hogs price at 21.75. Weather forecast calls for much colder conditions tonight. Clearing and colder conditions expected tomorrow with overnight low temperatures.
Duchess of Valencia Given One Year Prison Term in Madrid
The Duchess Luisa Maria Narvaez y Macias receives a year in prison in Madrid for activities supporting Don Juan's claim to the Spanish throne. No jury. she has served nine months already. A monarchist friend gets ten months. two army officers await court martial. The duchess has faced repeated jail terms and paid over $100,000 in fines.
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Valencia
Luisa Maria Narvaez Y Macias
Madrid
Don Juan
Spain
Local Iowa Tales of Christmas Harbors and Happenings
A Cass County walnut tree fuels Harry Stevens’s wood craft producing 16 Christmas gifts. Eva Mitchell’s purse with 1008 dollars was found and returned in LeMars. Fire survivor Dave McAllister received neighborly aid and a remodeled building. Ollie Frymoyer buried in a sewer ditch survived after rescue. French war bride Jean Avitt celebrates a Bethlehem town Christmas in Knoxville. Mink farmer Clarence Kastler loses 800 dollars as mink escape caused by a boy and dog. Waukon deputy clerk Lloyd Kolsrud records a marriage license as the bride-to-be arrives.
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Lewis
Cass County
Harry Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Jean Avitt
Knoxville
Bethlehem
Clarence Kastler
Clarion
Roy Wilson
Scotty
Woman Recovers After Collapse With Fiance
After collapsing in the office she regained consciousness and left the building arm in arm with her fiance, signaling recovery from the incident.
Local Notes on Residents Attending Visits and Hospital Stay
Mrs. Edward Roberts of route 3 is a surgical patient at St Joseph's hospital in Ottumwa in room 114. Mrs. Vera Bailey of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend with Mrs. Ruth Lytle on West Washington street where a small dinner was hosted. Bailey plans a winter Florida visit as a guest of friends for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hite and Janice visited Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Wolfe and Mary Jo in Muscatine for New Year’s Day and Sunday. Darlene Goodwin of Washington attended a Christmas dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Lendt in Stanwood with Marie Lendt of Marshalltown and others attending.
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Edward Roberts
Route 3
St. Joseph's Hospital
Ottumwa
Vera Bailey
Cedar Rapids
Ruth Lytle
West Washington Street
Edwin Hite
Janice
Sherm Wolfe
Mary Jo Ip
Muscatine
Darlene Goodwin
Washington
Delmar Lendt
Stanwood
Marie Lendt
Marshalltown
Lendt
Honor Guests Mr and Mrs Adolph Havel Of Chicago
A Saturday evening party at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Havel honored Mr and Mrs Adolph Havel of Chicago. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lewis Havel Mr and Mrs Roy Havel and sons and others from East Moline and area. Roy Havel and sons and families attended plus Charles Vondrosek hosts at a New Year’s Eve dinner.
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Adolph Havel
Chicago
Richard Havel
Lewis Havel
Roy Havel
George Havel
Clarence Lasek
East Moline, Ill
Howard Applegate
Robert
Charles Vondrasek
Wes Ramsey
Martin Kron
A. Kessler
Dinner Guests Attend Edd Custer Reunion
Present for the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Jones and children of Crawfordsville, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Allbaugh and son Bobbie, and Mr. and Mrs. James Custer.
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Edd Custer
Alvin Jones
Crawfordsville
Francis Allbaugh
Bobbie
James Custer
Mrs Smith reviews Hagedorn book Prophet in the Wilderness
At Fortnightly Afternoon Literature group meeting Mrs U S Smith discussed Herman Hagedorn’s Prophet in the Wilderness about Albert Schweitzer the medical missionary in Africa. Schweitzer 74 heads a hospital in Lanbarene with theology and philosophy credentials. Anna Dawson led a 12 member gathering with guests Mrs W E Anderson and Mrs J D Dayton. Next meeting set for February with Mrs T R Gillespie.
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U. S. Smith
Herman Hagedorn
W. B. Dupuis
Albert Schweitzer
Africa
Schweitzer
Alsace
University of
Strasbourg
Lanbarene
Anna Dawson
W. E. Anderson
J. D. Dayton
Smith
Miss Dawson
T. R. Gillespie
Shidler Couple Celebrate 48th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Shidler of Brighton marked their 48th anniversary with a noon basket dinner arranged by their children and grandchildren. Granddaughter Mrs. Jake Hoover baked two cakes for the occasion, with a list of relatives from Winfield and Brighton attending.
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L. B. Shidler
Brighton
Jake Hoover
Roy Fread
Margaret
Bennie
Terry
Winfield
Kenneth Fread
James Bittner
James, Jr
Jerry
Corn Cribs From Snow Fence and Wire Mesh
Round cribs built from snow fence or wire mesh offer a low cost method for storing ear corn. The compact design provides protection while maximizing storage in limited farm spaces.
Detroit Man Proposes Space Satellite Island Concept
Detroit native Donald J. Ritchie, a former GI, champions a high speed rocket idea after studying German plans. He suggests a gravity balance at 16,799 mph outside atmosphere could create free orbit around Earth, with an offshore floating island as a stop for moon missions. Forrestal outlines a military base in the Earth Satellite Vehicle program.
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Defense
James E. Forrestal
Donald J. Ritchie
Detroit
Mich
Ritchie
Wright Field
Dayton
Earth
Forrestal
International Soundphotos
Await Funds to Start Bonus Pay in Iowa
Des Moines report says application blanks for bonus payments will be distributed to Iowa veterans groups once the site bonus board has operating funds. The panel at a Des Moines Legion post heard from state officials on monthly domestic and overseas service payout details and a bill to finance the bonus from state surplus.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Chet B. Akers
Akers
Des Moines American Legion Post
Frost P. Patterson
Fontanelle
Iowa American Legion
Legion
Aej
Charles H. Grahl
George M. Faul
Mayflower Passenger List Noted Twenty Four Women
The official Mayflower passenger list records twenty four women among the ship's travelers. This civilian detail highlights the gender composition aboard the voyage.
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Mayflower
Brighton Legion Hosts Family Chicken Dinner and Watch Night
The Brighton Legion members entertained their families and the Legion auxiliary and their families at a chicken dinner and watch night party Friday evening at the Legion hall.
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Brighton Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Pythian Sisters Hold New Year Dinner for Families
Brighton reports the Pythian Sisters hosting a cooperative New Year’s Eve dinner and watch night with readings games and singing. Honor guests, Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Custer, were celebrated during the supper at the home of his parents before their Sunday morning departure for Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Honor Custers
Richard D. Custer
Indiana
Oxford Shoes Named for Oxford England Origin
The term oxford shoes derives from their origins in Oxford England where they were first made and worn. The name reflects the early association with the university city and its shoemaking.
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Oxford
England
Hospital notices report local patients and procedures
At the hospital yesterday Mrs. Robert Montgomery of Keota underwent medical care. Mrs. Paul Bell of Columbus Junction had surgical treatment. Mrs. Winnie Baker of 915 W Madison underwent surgical care.
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Robert Montgomery
Keota
Medical
Paul Bell
Columbus Junction
Winnie Baker
W. Madison
Surgical
Fortnightly Music Department Plans Sacred Concert
The Fortnightly music department met at 7:45 Monday at Mrs. U. S. Smith’s home for dessert. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. M. M. Schell and Mrs. Ira Gastman. They practiced numbers for the sacred concert on February 27 at the Presbyterian church conducted by Mrs. Willard Palmer, with weekly practice each Tuesday night at 7:45 at the church.
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Music Department
U. S. Smith
M. M. Schell
Ira Gast
Presbyterian Church
Willard Palmer
Tea plans set by Tapapoochon Camp Fire group
The Tapapoochon Camp Fire girls met after school at the Odd Fellows hall to plan a January 15 tea from 2 30 to 4 30 pm. Committees were formed with Linda Brindle y Joyce Brewer Sally Miller Sandra Jones as refreshment, Diana Schulty Phyllis Kriner for table, Janet Crone Margarette McCleery Maxine Crone for entertainment and Gerry Nicholson Jeannette Choate for greeting.
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Tapapoochon Camp
Extra corn storage found in discarded rail stock cars
Report notes that additional corn storage capacity may be available in old rail stock cars set aside. The observation points to reuse potential for agricultural needs and supply handling.
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Damian O'Flynn
Jack Parr
Frankie Carle
Leon Errol
Edgar Kennedy
Brooklyn
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United Artists
James Dunn
Rotary Magazine
Romind
Ainsworth State Bank
Dr. Hess
LeMars
Eva Mitchell
Julius Hop
Dave McAllister
Dows
Herman Anderson
Ollie Frymoyer
Bloomfield
France
Guy Madison
Diana
Creeucy
Frence Bates
Vondrasek
Mrs. Smith
H. Hagedorn
Detroiter
Legion Party
Lester Fry
Wellman, Iowa
Edwin Malmberg
George Shalla
Kalona
Nel
Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association
Washington, Iowa
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U.S. Smith
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Eatwell
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Mortons
Lump Coal
R. C. Wead
North
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