Local News Briefs Include Meetings and Funeral Notes
Martin Whittaker traveled on business and Merle Proudfit went to Muscatine for work. Mrs. Nelle Dupuis of Keota visited her niece Barbara Ann Peiffer in Washington county hospital for an operation. Mrs. Hubert Cripe of Indiana spent last evening with Charles Brown, whose father Levi Troyer’s funeral was held in Kinross. Community sale at Whit Tak er gate pavilion drew many attendees with livestock and calf prices noted. William A. Hoover and Wanda Marie Goodwin, both of Washington, secured a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Dupuis
Keota
Barbara Ann Peiffer
Washington County Hospital
Hubert Cripe
Ind
Charles Brown
Mr. Brown
Kinross
Levi Troyer
Whittaker Gate
William
A. Hoover
Wanda Marie Goodwin
Washington
Morgenatic marriage origin from medieval Latin phrase
A historical note explains that morgenatic marriage derives from Latin matrimonium ad mores naticam and the German morgengebe meaning morning gift. It describes how children receive no share of the father’s estate beyond the first morning gift and links the term to early German marriage forms with limited guardianship rights.
Many Kinds ofTicks Across Livestock
A list describes diverse tick types including the Australian cattle tick black pitted tick blue tick red tick sheep tick bat tick spinose ear tick and the lone star tick highlighting variety among species.
Hospital Admissions and Births Noted at Local Hospital
At the hospital Mrs George Young Washington was admitted today for observation. G B Wittman admitted for treatment. Lloyd Ardel Chabal Kalona admitted yesterday for treatment. Mr and Mrs Emmett Zaiger Washington are parents of a daughter born this morning at 1 316 weighing seven pounds six ounces. Mr and Mrs RK Fulton parents of a son born at 10 o clock this morning weighing nine pounds. He has been Theodore Alun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Young
Washington
G. B. Wittman
Lloyd Arde
Chabal
Kalona
Emmett Zaiger
RK. Fulton
Theodore Alun
Local Girl Not Fractured Knee Cap After Auto Runover
Carol Gray daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Gray was struck by an automobile Thursday evening. An X ray at the county hospital showed no fracture of the knee cap and she is reported to be getting along all right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Gray
Harold Gray
Richard Allen Stephens
R. L. Stephens
Xéema
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Missionary Group meets Friday in Mrs Davis home
Mrs. Harry Davis hosted the United Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society afternoon division in her absence as president. D J Patterson led studies on The World Invades the Village and Needs of Rural India while F A Hawthorne spoke on Pioneers in Education and Medical Missions. Relics from India and pictures from Ida Gordon’s tour forty six years ago were shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davis
United Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society
Oscar George
D. H. McLaughlin
D. J. Patterson
India
4. A. Hawthorne
Ida Gordon
Miss Gordon
Inlaw
Smith Lytle
HEO Club Elects Officers for Year
In Washington area, the H E O club met at Mrs. Walter Bratler's home to elect new officers for the year. President is Mrs. Ben Coppock, vice president Mrs. William Kendrick, secretary treasurer Mrs. Charles Berdo, and reporter Mrs. Walter Statler. The flower and card committee includes Mrs. John Libe Mrs. Karl Libe and Mrs. Don Applegate. Seven members and one guest, Mrs. John Shebeck, attended along with the hostess for refreshments. Mrs. Ed Miller will host the next meeting February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bratler
Washington
H. E. O. Club
Ben Coppock
William Kendrick
Charles Berdo
Walter Statler
John Libe
Karl Libe
Don Applegate
Honor Mrs Krotz at Birthday Party in Riverside
Mrs Anna Krotz marked her sixty seventh birthday with a Riverside surprise party hosted by relatives and friends. Guests included the Krotz and Chalupa families, Merle Tedford and other local residents. games, social time, and refreshments followed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Anna Krotz
William Krotz
Wilbur Chalupa
Joseph Krotz
John Krotz
Fred Kucera
Merle Tedford
Supper Held for O E S Officers by Mrs Wisie Long
Mrs Wisie Long hosted a supper for 18 Eastern Star officers led by Nellie Dodder retiring worthy matron. Star theme colored carnations white candles and floral decor dominated the table as guests dined at 6 30 p m then moved to the Masonic Temple to rehearse for next Thursday’s officer installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisie Long
Nellie Dodder
Eastern Star
Ed Gray
A. W. Yard
Masonic Temple
Mrs Harvey Meek Hosts Foreign Mission Society Event
Mrs Harvey Meek entertained members of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church yesterday afternoon. Mrs J O Sexton led devotionals and Mrs Leo Hoover presented a chapter from Refreshers of India. The chapter titled We've a Story to Tell to the Nation was read. Mrs W J Roudabush continued the study of Moving Millions with India's Rural Millions. Refreshments were served by Mrs Er E Stutsman and Mrs C W Stewart, with Mrs Stewart pouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Meek
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Methodist Church
J. O. Sexton
Leo Hoover
India
W. J. Roudabush
Er. E. Stutsman
C. W. Stewart
Stewart
Carl Bassier
Pety
Bassler Missionary
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
C. E. Coggeshall
Lu Simkins
Margaret Mahin
Mildred Stephens
Coggeshall
Simkins
Officers Elected in Missionary and Aid Societies
Officers were elected in both the Missionary and Aid societies at a joint meeting held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. May McFarlane. Mrs. Vernon Carter chaired, re-electing Carter as president, Georgia Larson as vice president, and Ettlene Spenser as secretary treasurer. Ladies Aid chose Haney as president, West as vice president, Brobst as secretary, Larson as treasurer, and King as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary and Aid Societies
The
Christian Church
May McFarlane
Vernon Carter
Missionary Society
Carter
Georgia Larson
Ettlene Spenser
Ladies Aid
Frank Haney
N. FE. West
Ray Brobst
Mert King
Ettiene Spenser
China
Frank Gobble
Pareenage
McFarlane
Ralph Williams
Allen Bradford
West Chester Pythian Sisters Meet for Installation and Dinner
The West Chester Pythian Sisters announce a Tuesday evening gathering January 10 at the hall with officer installation and refreshments. A full attendance is desired by the M B C 2783 K of Co’s. A separate K of P event, a potluck supper and athletic program, is planned for Monday evening. J M Kelly K of P lodge 27912 will meet Monday January 9 for page rank work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Pythian Sisters
M. BE. C
Co's
J. M. Kelly
G. K
K. of P. Lodge
Two Lodges Install Officers in Wellman Hall
Wellman activity centers on January 7 as Wellman Rebekah Lodge and Wellman I.O.O.F. Lodge install officers before 165 attendees. District leaders presided with staff helpers. numerous lodge officers assigned roles and pins awarded.
Two Initiates for Rebekah Lodge Held Meeting
Rebekahs held a regular meeting Friday with seventy five members. Mrs Harold Gray presided. Mrs Burke McCreedy and Mrs Frank Longwell were initiated. One more candidate remains to be initiated next meeting. Dor is Steele Effie Box and Gertrude Murphy named to January social committees. Travel gavel group to Sigourney meets 6 30 p m. Refreshments served by Mabel Johnson and committee. Joint Rebekah and Odd Fellows installation planned for next Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Noble Grand
Harold Gray
Burke McCreedy
Frank Longwell
Doris Steele
Effie Box
Gertrude Murphy
Sigourney
Teesday
Mabel Johnson
Prairie Flower Mission Meeting at Eva Mouser Home
Mrs Eva Mouser hosts an all day Prairie Flower Mission circle meeting with a potluck dinner Thursday. Assistants are Mrs Bessie Warner and Mrs Rosetta Ashby. Program leaders are Mrs C E B Strong and Mrs Henrietta Hooth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Mouser
Prairie Flower Mission Circle
Bessie Warner
Rosetta Ashby
C. EB. Strong
Henrietta Hooth
A. O. J. Guild Holds Meeting At Mrs Messer’s Home
The A. O. J. guild met at Mrs. Howard Messer’s home last evening for a sewing session for the White Cross. Gladys Turnipseed led devotionals, and members joined in a four part sentence prayer. Bernice Albaugh directed the program and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. J. Guild
Howard Messer
White Cross
Gladys Turnipseed
Bernice Albaugh
Ainsworth Couple Repeats Vows in Washington DC
Margarett Acheson daughter of Mrs H F Burmeister of Ainsworth wed Delbert R Evans of Washington DC on December 23 at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church where President Lincoln worshiped. The couple will reside at 1841 Park Road Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Margaret Acheson
H. F. Burmeister
Delbert R. Evans
Washington, D. C
Evans
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Lincoln
Billie Acheson
Paul Chapman
Byvyans
Plan Card Party at St. Mary's Hall
Riverside readers learn the fourth St. Mary's parish card party will be held January 16 in the parish hall. Families listed include Chautremont Kueneman Rice Knebel Riley Rose Rotenburger Bushek Critz Kahoutek Kron Muller Rummelhart Thomann Gerot Fesler Bopp Colbert Kessler Yeggy Walsh Yergy Waldechmidt Strabala Skubal and Yergy. Bridge euchre and pinochle are planned with prizes and a lunch after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Yergy
Merry Mixer Club Members Convene
Fourteen members of the Merry Mixer club met with Callie Thrapp on Wednesday afternoon. Plans were made for a party at the Herman Schultz home soon. Norma Palmer led entertainment. refreshments were served by the hostess and assisted by Edna Phillips, Nola Johnson, and Bernice Carr. The next meeting will be with Edna Phillips on January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixer Club
Callie Thrapp
Herman Schultz
Norma Palmer
Edna Phillips
Nola Johnson
Berniece Carr
Missionary Society Meeting Led by Mrs Crawford and Mrs Nichols
Glad Hand Missionary Society met with hosts Mrs W R Crawford and Mrs Marie Nichols. Twelve members attended. planned observance of World Day of Prayer in February. Lunch served by hosts. Also notes on Foreign Missionary Society and Methodist group meeting with program on India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Glad Hand
Sorciety
W. RR. Crawford
Marie Nichols
Marie Colthurst
Townsend
Crawford
Nichola
Social calendar highlights at local clubs and meetings
The social calendar lists Monday events including a White Shrine card party at 2 15 p m at the Masonic Temple and various department meetings led by listed hosts on Main Street and nearby addresses. Tuesday through Wednesday feature club gatherings, missionary society notices, potluck dinners, and installation events at churches halls and homes with timing and host details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Xraees Ruth Foster
East Main Street
Notity
Melvin Gingerich
South Fourth Avenue
C. W. McLaughlin
West Main Street
A. Anderson
East Washington Street
Westeyan Missionary Soc
Roy Means
le Temple
Birthday Celebrations for Century Club Members
L L F Sigafoose reaches ninety five as the oldest member of the Three Quarter Century club born in West Virginia and arriving in Washington in 1850. Mrs Inex Martin also marks her 78th birthday, a Washington resident born in Washington county. Several other club members Jean Siegle Edna Paine John Krotz Francis Feltz Cleo McCoy Anna Rath and Emma Stith share birthday today in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. F. Sigafoose
West Virginia
Washington
Inex Martin
Washington County
Jean Siegle
Edna Paine
John Krotz
Francis Feltz
Valley
Cleo McCoy
Crawfordsville
Anna Rath
East Highland
Emma Stith
Merrimac
Washington County Birthday List Highlights Local Figures
Sunday PD notes births to occur tomorrow for Wallingford 84, a longtime Washington County resident and Three Theaties Century Retub member. Also listed are Mia Cartes Long Jr Frank White Joe Soukup Stanley Mangold Mrs Harry Dickerson Des Moines formerly Washington and Mrs Elmer Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
Washington County
T Heaties
Mia. Cartes W. Long
Frank White
Joe A. Soukup
Stanley Mangold
Keota
Harry Dickerson
Des Moines
Washington
Elmer Steele
Public meeting at Masonie temple Sunday afternoon
The notice invites the public to attend a Rainbow gathering and officers meeting at the Masonie temple Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonie Temple
Congregational Meeting at Trinity Lothpran Church
Morning worship at 9 09 Sunday school 7 Tuesday next week church gathering at the church. Next Thursday at 7 30 the annual congregational meeting will be held at the church. All voting members urged to attend. Wm F Krueger Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lothpran
Wm. F. Krueger
Leck Wade and I Coffey Nose Callers at Wellman
Leck Wade and I Coffey of Wellman served as nose callers at the local event yesterday, providing crowd participation and scoring support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leck Wade
I. Coffey
Wellman
Double Wedding of Junction Residents
Two couples from Junction tied the knot in Muscatine and Davenport area rites. Ruth Moran married Arthur Danner at Muscatine’s Musserville parsonage. Evelyn Diller wed Lloyd Moran with attendees including Oberta Diller and Jackie Moran. Both couples plan to live in Muscatine and Rock Island respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Ruth Moran
Warnie Moran
Musserville Methodist Church
Muscatine
Arthur Danner
Deittrich Beckman
Evelyn Irene Diller
Mattie Diller
Fredonia
Lloyd Lee Moran
Oberta Diller
Jakie Moran
Deitrich Beekian
LaVerne Othmer
James Long
Danner
Lloyd
Columbus High School
Moran
Rock Island
Gillette—Waltman
Clarissa Ann Gillette
H. Max Waltman
Ira Waltman
Davenport
F. C. Codd
Cavalry Baptist Church
Aleta Gillette
Charles Gayman
Gillette
H. Lee Huston
Mesdames G
Newman
F. A. Foster
EB. I. Shellabarger
Mississippi
Keith Robertson
Sewing Club
Max Vannice
Finola Duncan
Miriam Liebernecht
Cotter
Book Review at Presbyterian Aid Meeting Highlights Kitchen Program
The Ladies Aid society met at the Presbyterian church to review Grandma Called It Carnal by Bertha Damon. Eva Denny delivered the review while Harold Jarvis discussed Skel gas and new stove lighting. Group 2 handled program and refreshments. The tea towel fund surpassed 130 dollars this year with over 800 dollars since last April. A February rummage sale is planned, and Group 2 will host a pancake and waffle supper January 16 supervised by E. C. Carrig. Trustees celebrated the newly decorated basement and voted for card showers for Mrs. T. L. Dodds and Lucille Knox following illnesses and surgery.
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Presbyterian Church
Ladies Aid Society
Eva Denny
Grandma
Carnal
Bertha Damon
Harold Jarvis
E. C. Carrig
T. L. Dodds
Lucille Knox
Fred Reid
F. W. Eastwood
Ben Briley
Val Fuhr
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Ington Boys
Wolf Floral CO
Martin Whittaker
Merle Proudfit
Brown
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the Evening Journal
L. McGill
Bettendorf
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Viola Herr
Ted
Shirley
Betty
Reister Bros
Bassler
Orth
Monmouth College
V. Grall
D. F. Macon
George McDowell
Carl Peiffer
Emma White
Harper
Victor
Grace Stone
Zoe Herr
Harry Pearson
Davis
Dorothy
Phil Antenoff
Los Angeles
Cal
Joe Dougal, Jr
Ozark Mountains
Georgia Sidles
Martha Sidles
Sioux City
Boneta Sarby
Lucey Stahl
Lucy Stahl
Grace Randle
White Oaks
Ethel Barrymore
Miss Larby
Irvin Koenig
Elmer Koenig
Herman Koenig
Cora Davis
Lydia Eicher
H. M. Eicher
Rita Leehner
Marjorie Holmes
Joni Shaw
Virginia Stutsman
Dr. E. E. Stutsman
Cornell College
C. G. Hadley
R. E. Brown
FE. P. Johnston
New Castle
Wyo
Chicago
Mary Johnson
H.E.O. Club
P.l.etter
S. Iowa
Mrs. Krotz
Honor Kroty
C. V. Dautramont
Matilda Wieland
William Knebel
William Griffin
John Knittel
Edward Bushek
Dorothy Fitzsimmons
William Oloughlin
O.E.S
Foreign Mission
Wellman Rebekah Lodge
F. Lodge
F. Hall
Omer Green
Ervin Goodwin
Lester Disney
Verlin Nickel
Rebekah
Noble Gaund
Walter Aherns
Ralph Bringman
Grant Griffith
Toppan Johnson
Clarence Hall
Ross Giang
Gaurdian
Raymond Kees
Verlin Nickell
Bernice Brown
N. G
Ralph Bull
V. G
Charley Schachner
S. A
Harry Huber
Charley Green
Frank Wilson
C.F
Floyd Lewis
Chase Millice
Floyd Griffith
Chapalin
Gaurd
Dean Wade
Lyle Walton
Dewey Hoefert
R. S
Bud Nickel
L. S
Rabkoh Rall
Happy Hour Club
Joe Schlaubaugh
Win. Wagamon
C. C. Theissen
Bud Nickell
Fritz
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Flall
Harley Rugg
Loyd Bun
M. KE
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Elmer Yoder
Harve Freel
Mra
Sam Erb
Floya Griffith
Prairie Flower Mission
Washington,d.c
St. Mary’s Hall
Thesday Rosemary Club
Glenn Thompson
Otto Schiebel
E.co.w
Joe Maxwell
May Smith
Alma Hearne
St. James P.T.A
K.C. Hall
M.f
M.E
West Chester Christian Church
B.t.cea
Good Will Club
Corine Oriez
Harmony Club
Wittetoe
Mleur-de-lis
John Stewart
Prairie Flower Missionary Meeting
Fashion
Don
Junction
Ning
Mildred Williams
Richard Jenkins
Kenneth Arthur
Marior Swanson
Centerville
Presbyterian Aid Program
First Presbyterian Church
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