Local Postwar Moves and Discharges Highlight Community Notes
Local residents report family moves with the Whislers and Meyers trading houses as Meyer plans to work on the farm for P. F. Whisler. Veterans and relatives share travels, discharges, and reunions from Des Moines to Mare Island. Esther Troxell opens Esther's Beauty Shop at 501 S Ave D. Jean Dawson visits from Columbus Junction. Cpl. William D Hotle wires home from New York awaiting discharge after service in France and Germany.
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Cpl
William D. Hotle
W. C. Hotle
West Fifth Street
New York
Hotle
France
Germany
Demons to Host Two Home Games This Week
Washington high school faces Fairfield on Tuesday in a rescheduled match and Muscatine on Friday as both games test the Demons’ discipline and defense. A Friday clash with Muscatine follows a close Fort Madison loss marred by fouls.
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Washington High School
Fairfield
Mascatine
Demons
Washington
Ottumwa
Burlington
Washington Demons
Fort Madison
Muscatine
Local Notices and Social Snippets Update
Mr and Mrs Robert Clark and son John Christopher plan to relocate on a farm in Arenzville Illinois after visiting his wife's parents Mr and Mrs John Wheelsn. St James card party announced for Monday at 8 pm. Ellen Morrison associated with the Junior American Red Cross left for St Louis after holidays with her parents. Sgt Max Schiatter to return to Fort Story Virginia after eight days at home. Dr A W Clow to Kirksville Missouri on business and soon to be xons indefinitely. Mr and Mrs Frank Casey home from Excelsior Springs. Men’s meeting at Christian church Wednesday at 7. All men and ex service men invited. Jack Gibson started work at National Screen Co in Des Moines. Jeanett Picken back to teaching at Longfellow Iowa City after vacation with parents and sisters Cleo Trier in Keota and Norbert Flanders. Mrs H R Crayton and daughter Mrs Zelasher Taylor of Beloit Wisconsin visiting Washington this week.
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Ellen Morrison
American Red Cross
St. Louis
BR. D. Morrison
Jeanett Picken
Longfellow School
Iowa City
C. G. Picken
Keota
Cleo Trier
Norbert Flanders
Pythian Sisters
Eeve
Norice
D.A.R
Jeanette Kyle
St. James P.T.A
Sehool
American Home Dept
H. H MccCleery
J. N. Killips
Ann Judson Circle of Baptist Church
Marietta Workman
Alma Hearne
Lexington Circle
Ralph Aad Jock
E. D. Morrison
C. W. McLaughlin
Good Will Club
Jake Werner
C.D.A
Merry Makers Club
Clayton Bear Home
Storm Damage in Southern States
United Press reports devastating tornadoes across Mississippi and Arkansas cause at least 837 deaths and 200 injuries. Towns affected include Coila Holly Ridge Indianola Sunflower Rolling Fork Heathman and Leland Miss and Lake Village Ark. Coila population 105 demolished with two killed.
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United Press
Mississippi
Arkansas
Coila
Holly Ridge
Indianola
Sunflower
Rolling Fork
Heathman
Leland
Miss
Lake Village
Ark
Mississippi Valley
Kenney Funeral at Riverside Tuesday
Funeral services for Frank Kenney aged 58 will be held Tuesday at 2 p m at Riverside Trinity Methodist Church with Rev M O McKenzie officiating. Burial follows in Riverside cemetery. Kenney died yesterday after long heart illness. He was born June 9 1887 in Cass county Illinois and moved to Riverside at 19. Surviving are his wife Leona, children Mildred Flynn Kenneth Gertrude Pvt Lester Kenney in Japan, grandchildren Judy and Linda Sue Flynn, two sisters Gertrude Patterson and Bessie Green, and a daughter Dorothy Taunton who died in 1944.
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Riverside
Frank Kenney
Riverside Trinity Methodist Church
M. O. McKenzie
Riverside Cemetery
Kenney
Cass County
James Kenney
Leona Holderness
Mildred Flynn
Kenneth
Gertrude
Lester Kenney
United States Army
Japan
Judy
Linda Sue Flynn
Gertrude Patterson
Norwalk
S. C
Bessie Green
Chicago
Dorothy Taunton
Funeral services for Helen W Knupp held at local home
Funeral services for Helen W Knupp were conducted by Dr. Fred E Miller at L A Jones funeral home this afternoon followed by burial in Elm Grove cemetery Pallbearers included Carl Phillips Top pan Johnson Ralph Herr Glenn Fuhr Walter Neff and Wayne Knupp Miss Knupp died early Saturday after a brief illness and was a former vice president of the county 4 H girls organization and former president of her local 4 H club
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Knupp
Helen W. Knupp
L. A. Jones
Fred E. Miller
Elm Grove
Carl Phillips
Toppan Johnson
Ralph Herr
Glenn Fuhr
Walter Neff
Wayne Knupp
Miss Knupp
Lenox Pioneer Farmer Dies Before 100th Birthday
Mankin Wray died Saturday night in Lenox Iowa on the eve of his 100th birthday. He was a pioneer farmer who came from Franklin county Virginia and would have been 100 today. burial set for tomorrow in Lenox.
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Lenox
Iowa
Mankin Wray
Wray
Franklin County
Virginia
Honey Flavors Reflect Plant Sources and Bee Nectar
Nectar from different plant species gives honey unique color flavor and aroma. Bees gather nectar from diverse flora shaping each honey type with distinct sensory profiles.
Hospital Discharges and Tonsillectomies Reported
Fred Garrett of 608 North Avenue B was discharged yesterday. Charles Bruty of 415 South Avenue D and Mrs. Daryl Tucker of 904 North Town Avenue underwent tonsillectomies today.
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Fred Garrett
North Avenue B
Charles Bruty
South Avenue D
Daryl Tucker
North Town Avenue
Entertains Club at Luncheon Meeting
Helen Wilson hosted a luncheon for the Nineteenth Century club with 12 members and one guest at the Lytle-Wilson home. The event featured holiday decor and travel talks plus short stories from several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wilson
Nineteeth Century Club
Emma Barnett
Lytle-Wilson
Mrs. Livingston Weds E. R. Palmer in New London
Mrs. Margaret Bb. Livingston and Everett R. Palmer tied the knot on December 4 in New London, performed by Dr. B. W. Eastwood. The couple, both of Washington, will reside on a farm southeast of town. Mrs. Palmer is the daughter of the late Mrs. Mike Striegel of Harper.
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Margaret Bb. Livingston
Everett R. Palmer
Washington
Dee
New London
B. W. Eastwood
Farmerettes Meet With Mary Knotek
The Farmerette 4H club met with Mary Knotek for a regular meeting led by Miss Knotek. Four Ela members were present with roll calls on how to improve their rooms. Folk songs were sung, and plans were made for February at Frances Sojka’s home. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. John Knotek.
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Farmerette 4H
Mary Knuotek
Ela
Miss Knotek
Frances Sojka
John Knotek
Miss Dawson Leaves West Side Drug Store Role
Elizabeth Dawson resigned from Phillips & Hebner drug store after twenty eight years as bookkeeper and saleswoman. Phyllis Cupp, recently hired, assumes duties as bookkeeper as Dawson plans to stay home and pursue long postponed tasks.
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Elizabeth Dawson
Phillips & Hebner
Miss Dawson
Phyllis Cupp
Rental manager can’t find a home in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Iowa January 7 1946 Paul R McDowell a discharged serviceman his wife and three children live with relatives as he cannot secure a house. He heads the rental department of a Cedar Rapids real estate firm illustrating the housing shortage among returning veterans.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Paul R. McDowell
McDowell
Obituary notes surviving family at home near here
At his home near here, he is survived by a son, two daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.
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Here
Social Calendar of Local Organizations This Week
Community notices list meetings for Junior Fortnightly, Order of Rainbow Girls, YWCA, music and Pythian Sisters, DA R and PTA groups. Also astrology circle, homemakers and missionary societies with times, locations, and hostesses across Monday through Thursday.
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Eleanor Tucker
Order of Rainbow Girls
L.miesank
Masonic Temple
Y.W.C.A
Y. W
Carolyn Hamilton
Freda Hertig and Charles Jeffries Wed in Wayland Nuptials
Freda Hertig daughter of Mrs Lena Hertig Wayland and Charles Jeffries son of Mr and Mrs Charles Jeffries south of town were married Saturday at the Methodist parsonage. Dr Fred E Miller performed the single ring ceremony at 11 with attendants Mr and Mrs Dillon Hertig. The couple planned a brief wedding trip and will reside south of Washington. The groom is a US Army veteran discharged after four years incliding time in the South Pacific.
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Freda Hertiz
Lena Hertiz
Wayland
Charles Jeffries
Methodist
Fred E. Miller
Dillon Hertig
Mrs. Hertig
Walter Kaebel
Allen Hertig
Charles Turner
Washington
Army
South Pacific
Woman's Relief Corps to Install Officers at Legion Hall
The Woman's Relief Corps held a regular Saturday meeting at Legion hall led by president Mrs. L. K. Baker with 11 officers and members attending. Notes of thanks for Christmas boxes were read. The next gathering is Jan 19 with a cooperative noon dinner followed by officer installation. The meeting closed with flag furling.
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Woman’s” Relief Corps
Legion Hall
L. KR. Baker
Homemakers Meet In Thompson Home
Marion township homemakers met at Mrs Genn Thompson’s home Thursday afternoon for a Farm Bureau lesson with 14 present. Helen Foster of Iowa City attended as visitor while Ruth Foster county home economist presented the lesson on housedresses and aprons. After group singing refreshments were served with Mrs Orville Caldwell pouring.
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Marion
Genn Thompson
Helen Foster
Iowa City
Ruth Foster
Orville Caldwell
Presbyterian prayer meeting at church Wednesday 9 30
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 9 30 in the church. The Women's Club will meet after noon with Mrs Lyle Wilson presiding over election of officers.
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Presbyterian
Walnut Women's Club
Lyle Wilson
Birthday greetings listed for community members
Mrs. Seymour Martin marks her 15th birthday in the Journal three quarter century club. Mr and Mrs Donald Shepherd celebrate their second wedding anniversary. Bruce Robert Rice turns six. Marjorie Ann Elsner and Carol Pauline Martin have candles on their cakes. Wishes go to John Krotz Mrs Francis Weitz Cleo McCoy Eva Lang Emma Smith Anna Rath Alvin Richard John Kiene Glen L Wilson John McKune Bol Eyestone and Clifford Eyestone.
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Seymour Martin
The
Journal
Washington County
Marjorie Ann Elsner
Edward Elsner
Carol Pauline Martin
Wilkie Martin
Brighton
John Krotz
Francis Weitz
Valley
Cleo McCoy
Joe Lang
Emma Smith
Earl Smith
Anna Rath
Fast Highland
Alvin Richard
Pilotburg
John Kiene
Olpe
Kan
Glen L. Wilson
John McKune
Bol Eyestone
Clifford Eyestone
Moline
Honor Eagle Family At Surprise Party
Mr and Mrs Herman Eagle and children were honored at a surprise farewell party at their home northeast of town. The Eagle family will move soon to a new home six and a half miles north of Riverside. High scores in euchre went to Mrs Dale Bales and William Ledger. low scores to Mrs Norman Eagle and Virgil Lintz. Refreshments were served after games. attendees included Dale Bales and daughters Nancy Suzanne Linda Crawfordsville. Mrs Virgil Lintz and children Larry Linda Robert. Mr and Mrs Clem Eagle. Mr and Mrs Leo Sueppel and sons Eddie and Junior. Mrs Gertrude Eagle. Her old Morgan.
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Herman Eagle
Town
Eagle
Riverside
Dale Bales
William Ledger
Nerman Eagle
Virgil Lintz
Nancy
Suzanne
Linda
Crawfordsville
Larry
Robert
Clem Eagle
Leo Sueppel
Eddie
Junior
Gertrude Eagle
Herold Morgan
Comrade Class Hosts January Meeting at West Chester Church
The Comrade class of West Chester Methodist church held its January gathering with Mr and Mrs Robert Stephen as hosts. Frank Klees led devotions including songs scripture reading and prayer by Rev H W Munster. The class president oversaw a brief business session and committees for the year were chosen. February meeting set for Carl Peterson home.
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West Chester Methodist Church
Robert Stephen
Frank Klees
H. W. Munster
Stephens
Clark Bauer
Carl Peterson
Headliners 4H Club Hosts Mothers at Caldwell Home
The Headliners 4H Club hosted a cooperative luncheon at Mrs Wallace Caldwell's home for 13 members, mothers, and leaders. A meeting followed with Marie Blattner presiding, pledge recitation, and a New Year’s resolution for a better club program. Barbara Dare spoke on expense account books while a floor plan exercise and yearbook materials were distributed.
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A& Cooperative
Wallace Caldwell
Virginia McLaughlin
Marie Blattner
Barbara Dare
Knights of Pythias Regular Meeting Tonight
Knights of Pythias lodge holds regular meeting at 8 o'clock with installation of officers in the page rank. Ed Conner serves as C C.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
Ed Conner
C. C
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
RK. E. Whisler
I. D. Quinn
East
Washington Street
Maurice Meyer and Son
Whislers
Mr. Meyer
P. F. Whisler
Raymond Wheelan
Des Moines
Portland
Ore
John Wheelan
Don Wheelan
Olathe
Eugene Thomas
Charles Thomas
Missouri
Pokyo Bay
Thomas
Pathe News of
Esther
S. Ave. D
Esther Troxell
Jean Dawson
Columbus Junction
Ethel Pruegce
Robert D. Fountain
L. J. Fountain
Marine Barracks
U. S. Naval Shipyards
Mare Island
Calif
Hawaiian Islands
Guam
M. I
Iwo Jima
V.I
Laura Longwell
Oskaloosa
C. W. Walravan
Donut Holes Fern Pastry Shop
Imanager
Post War Plans Dept
Fern
Vienna
Fern Pastry Shop
Ainsworth
Rock Island
Robert Clark
John Christopher
John Wheelsn
Arenzville, Tis
St. James
Max Schiatter
Fort Story
J. D. Schlatter
A. W. Clow
Kirksville, Mo
Frank Casey
Excelsior Springs
Christian Church
Jack Gibson
National Screen Co
H. R. Crayton
Zelasher Taylor
Beloit, Wis
M. Livingston
E. R. Palmer
Mary Knotek
Furnitre Storage
Little’s
E.S
P.T.A
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Arthur Wiley
Clayton Bear
I C. Reeves
Rebekah Club
Paul Harvey
Paul Deimerly
Ruth Nichol
Freda Hertig
W.R. C
Thompson
Mrs
Donald Shepherd
Bruce Robert Rice
Frank Rice
4H Club
Caldwell
C. V. Crull
Bert
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Coca-Cola
Coke
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