Local News Notes and Holiday Family Gatherings
Local brief items report Mr and Mrs Frank Casey returning from Excelsior Springs Missouri. St James church to sponsor a card party January 8 at K hall. Ed Beranek hosts New Year turkey dinner for son Flight Officer Donald Beranek on furlough with guests Arthur Beranek Dennis Kalcus and Dick Beranek. Helman's January Clearance sale promotes 30 to 60 percent off dresses suits coats hats. Arnold Allen and Hazel Durst visit. Durst hosts New Year dinner with Glenn Durst and others. Lt Lloyd Scott returns from St Louis after Thunderbolt pilot duty. 21 day leave planned with Ralph Scott and Max Marble before redistribution center in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Beranek
Donald Beranek
Arthur Beranek
Dennis
Fdr
Kal Cus
Dick Beranek
Arnold Allen
States
Hazel Durst
Lloyd Scott
St. Louis
Ramblings by Duke Picken on cigars and town charm
In Des Moines the tale follows Joe Picken who tries to buy a cigarette pack. A waitress brings them and no change, calling him a smart town boy who falls for little tricks. He tips a dollar for a hat and a swell hat from a room girl. A waitress weighs in on the ideal male a man with gentlemanly bearing. The piece closes inviting readers to lunch at the State for a value meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Picken
Washington
Des Moines
Joe
Demons Face Fairfield In Little Six Showdown
Washington Demons travel to Fairfield to meet a rival second division team in a key Little Six tilt. Charles Minick is out with a knee infection. Jack Pauls may take center with Fred Peffer in the lineup. Maxwell, Bostwick, and Box pace Washington as Fairfield eyes an upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School Demons
Fairfield
Washington
Demons
Charles Minick
Minick
Maxwell
Bostwick
Lodges Install Officers In Double Ceremony
Mrs. Clive Gray and Frank Janecek installed as noble grand of the Rebekah and I.C.C.F. lodges in a joint ceremony at the Odd Fellow hall. About 150 attendees heard talks and the deputy presidents outline plans as Red Steele’s orchestra played for dancing after lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive Gray
Frank Janecek
Rebekah
1.C.C. F
Odd Fellow
Rebekah Lodge
Mearl Hadfield
Harvey Wagamon
Bernice Nickel
Irvin Goodwin
Wellman Lodge
Wellman
Assembly
Red Steele
Fortnightly Club Social Night Guests Highlighted
Fortnightly club members and guests will attend a general meeting at the Meodise church on March 16. Public Affairs, Drama, and Senior departments will present the guest night program with leaders Mrs. Leslie Gates and others. President W B Dupuis will lead a brief business session before the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Meodise
Leslie Gates
William Beggs
George Kerr
Marjorie Thompson
Alice McDaniel
W. B. Dupuis
Crawfordsville Remains Unbeaten in Tri-County League
Crawfordsville defeated Wyman 43 to 25 to stay undefeated in Tri-county league play. Ainsworth also won, beating Cotter 18 to 11 in overtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Wyman
Ainsworth
Cotter
Pet
Wayland
Wyman Ainaworth
Friendly Circle Dinner With Mrs Lyle Romine
The January Friendly Circle meeting featured an all day session with Mrs Lyle Romine and 13 members plus guest Mrs David Kleese. An afternoon business meeting was led by president Mrs John Sherman. new members Mrs Harold Patterson and Mrs Harold Gilliam joined. Secret sisters were drawn for 1945 as members worked on needlework. Mrs Charles Schieler to host next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Esterday
Wirs
Lyle Romine
David Kleese
John Sherman
Harold Patterson
Harold Gilliam
Charles Schie- Ler
H E O Club Meeting at Mrs Warner Home
Mrs Rene Warner hosted the H E O club meeting with members and one child. President Mrs Karl Libe led the session and formed a Red Cross sewing committee. Prizes were awarded by Mrs Wes Ramsey, and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Warner
H.E.0
Karl Libe
Red Cross
Wes Ramsey
Jruth Anderson
West Chester Extends Lead with Fourth Straight Win
West Chester Trojans dominated Keota Eagles 54 to 15 to notch four consecutive Ke-Wash conference victories. The team remains atop the standings as a light schedule week features Welman hosting West Chester, North English at Keota, and Brighton facing Richland on the same court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Wellman
West Chester Trojans
Keota Eagles
Iuls Meekes
Trojans
Welman Wildcats
North English
Kecta
Brighton
Richland
W.leet
Irighton Ab
Larsen Family Arrives for Week in Minden Home
Mr and Mrs James Larsen and son Charles of Minden Nebraska arrived this afternoon to spend a week at the parental G B Holden home. They were accompanied by Virginia Holden who had been visiting her sister and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Larsen
Charles
Minden
Nebr
G. B. Holden
Virginia Holden
Adhesive Parade Promotes All-Purpose Glue
A new glue is hailed for universal bonding ability. It adheres to metal, glass, plastics, rayon, and rubber, promising strong joins across diverse materials.
Removing varnish without damage using olive oil
A practical note states that if a paper sticks to a varnished table top it can be lifted and removed without marring the surface by rubbing with olive oil.
Masons and O E S Install 45 Officers
Marie Shirley Eva and Wanda Blattner escorted their mother Mrs Victor Blattner to the lodge room as she was installed worthy matron of the Order of Western Stars Wanda presented a corsage after a quartet sang That Wonderful Mother of Mine with F G Bagge at piano Joint Masonic and O E S installation ceremonies held at the Masonic temple with Victor Blattner installed as worshipful master Officers for the Masons included Russell Goodin master Will Carson marshal Ray Cox secretary O E S installation included Mildred Blattner worthy matron Paul Snakenberg worthy patron Ellen Foster associate matron George Dare patron Belle Rice secretary Ella Cole treasurer Estelle Schilling conductress Imla Long associate conductress Edith Sheetz chaplain Agnes Peterson marshal Floy Bagge organist Marjorie Thompson Adah Gladys Dare Ruth Ellen Krause Wither Margaret Hotle Martha Winifred Melville Hitectas Ora Rhodebeck warder Will Sheetz sentinel Officers for Washington Chapter No 26 were Victor Blattner W M Merle Green senior warden Ed Squire junior warden George McDaniel treasurer A W Yard secretary George Dare senior deacon Paul Snakenberg junior deacon Russell Goodin chaplain Willis Jones senior sentinel George Baker junior sentinel Will Carson marshal Harlan Kennedy Tyler A social hour followed with refreshments served by an Eastern Stars committee.
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Marie
Shirley
Eva
Wanda Blattner
Victor Blattner
Masons
Russell Goodin
Will Carson
Marshall
Ray Cox
O.E.S
Alice Manassier
Mildred Kennedy
Pearl Flenner
Della McBride
Maud Snakenberg
Edith Hemmings
Bleeda
Mildred Blattner
Paul Snakenberg
eHten Foster
George Dare
Belle Rice
Ella Cole
Estelle Schilling
Imla Long
Edith Sheetz
Agnes Peterson
Floy Bagge
Marjorie Thompson
Adah
Gladys Dare
Ruth
Ellen Krause
Wither
Margaret Hotle
Martha
Winifred Melville
Hitectas
Ora Rhodebeck
Will Sheetz
Sentinel
Washington
W.M
Merle Green
Ed Squire
George McDaniel
A. W. Yard
Willis Jones
George Baker
Harlan Kennedy
Yler
John Harp
Bagge
Valley Ladies Aid Meeting Hosted by Mrs Mayer
Mrs Elsie Mayer hosted the Valley Ladies Aid on Wednesday with sixteen members the event included three guests and five children. The group quilted and shared a noon sack lunch while Rev. Phillips led devotional readings. New president Emma Tinnes announced committees and plans to send cards to sick members. The next meeting will be with Mrs Riley Murdock in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Mayer
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Phillips
Peter
Cecil Mayer
Emma Tinnes
Tillie Deal
Grace Tinnes
Ruth Sheets
Donna Hartenel
Florence Sheetz
Leona Hamilton
Clare Augustine
Tillie Henry
Edith Daering
Alice Irnning
Riley Murdock
Nordyke Welcomes Baby Daughter at Local Hospital
Mr and Mrs C E Nordyke of 90 North Second Avenue report the birth of a six pound nine ounce daughter at 1 08 yesterday afternoon. Mrs Donald Sheets of route four was admitted this morning as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Nordyke
North Second Avenue
Donald Sheets
Route Four
Social Calendar Highlights Community Club Events
A sequence of upcoming meetings and activities listed for Friday through Tuesday. Includes Rebekah lodge 8 p.m. at 1.0.C.F. hall, Past Matrons club supper, Prairie Flower young people, St. Pauls Guild postponed to Jan 12, 19th Century club luncheon, W.R.C. pot luck dinner, St James church benefit board party, Bible and literature department gatherings, and PTA and club luncheons with hostesses and locations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Saavedra” Masonic Temple
Prairie Flower
Marjorie Gamon
St. Paul's Women’s Guild
19Th Century Club
Boyd Berdo
W.R.C
Aise Idalctial Legion Hall
Kalona
St. James Church
K.cy Hu
Iedes
Seschina Carten
Richard Stewart
Eee
Crone
Ruth Foster
Local birthdays and anniversaries: Andersons and family
Obituaries and greetings note Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Anderson of Pilotburg celebrate 18th wedding anniversary. Birthday candles mark George Basil McBee, Roberta Blaine of Kansas City, Eleanora Miller, Lucille Marie Conrad of Wayland, and others born in 1935. Well wishes sent to Maude Koehler, George Baker, Oscar Hughes, Evelyn Hughes, Evelyn Chalupa, Harriett Logan, and Leonard Ziekefoose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Anderson
Pilotburg
George Basil McBee
Basil McBee
Roberta Ann “ Bobbie] Blaine
Kansas City
J. H. Wheelan
Washington County
Lucille Marie Conrad
Wayland
Maude Koehler
George Baker
Oscar Hughes
Evelyn Hughes
Evelyn Chalupa
Harriett Logan
Leonard Ziekefoose
Chapter J PEO Meets. talks on Venezuela and Bolivia
Mrs C S Lemmon hosted yesterday afternoon's Chapter J meeting. Mrs R H McChery presided while Mrs George Kerr spoke on Venezuela and Mrs D A Huber presented a Bolivia paper. Hecht refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. McChery
George Kerr
Venezuela
Bolivia
D. A. Huber
Hecht
Automobile term equivalents in British English
A brief note lists English terms for U S automotive jargon such as petrol for gasoline accumulator for battery lorry for truck bonnet for hood and articulated vehicle for trailer reflecting terminology differences between the two markets.
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United States
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Phil Antonoff
Phil
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Frank Casey
Excelsior Springs
Helman
Charles Kailaus, Jr
Helman’s
Herman's
Duke
of State Theater
Lo.o.f
Lodge Noble Grand
Lacey Lines
M. D. Lee
Oral Mayo
Rudy Wagenknecht
Robert Erlenbush
Inside Guardian
Myral Smith
Outside Guardian
Chester Holcomb
Albert Janecek
Cloyce Barnett
Noble Grand
Ralph Zeck
Karl Nicola
Fred Kephart
Vice Grand
L. E. Vans
Lloyd Easter
Vera Deimerly
Carrie Gray
Florence Augustine
Goldie Mayo
Bernice Lee
Glatess Hancher
Virginia Carris
Rosalie Hysell
Carrie Norman
Ernestine Kiesey
Leona Kos
Rachel Longwell
Edna Wagenknecht
Grand
Leona Sechantz
Marie Baker
Nellie Zeck
Mrs. Lyle Romine
H.f
Warner
GO. V. Grall
Little’s Furniture
Valley Ladies
Mayer
Stephen Washington
Repet
St. James P.ta
Soooh
E. H. Messer
American Home
FE. D. Morrison
Noble Grand Circle
Denon
Wayne Marteston
E. 2Nd St
Pooster Club
Don Wylie
Eleanora Miller
Roy L. Miller
P.E.O
Mrs. Lemmon
C. S. Lemmon
Chapter J
I. F.O
Elia
Pioneer Drug Store
Firestone
Firestone Laboratories
Voice of
N. B.C
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