Local News Briefs From The County
Mr and Mrs Dave Elder move today from Lemmoo rtments to a larger LHicher apartment on the west side formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs A R Ledger Clarence Phillips returns to work after a coal truck overturn near Morning Sun the cab trapped him he freed himself and saved part of the load Ellis Negus new accountant for Natural Gas Corp in Harper begins Feb 1 moving from here to Mr Peasant where he joined Production Credit Association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Elder
A. R. Ledger
Clarence Phillips
Ellis Negus
Natral Gas Corporation
Ofce
Harper
Weekend Visit and Travel Plans Highlight Iowa Notices
Jane Arlene Knotek visits Iowa City to spend time with University of Iowa student Jane Knupp. Rollie Jurging family plans a Saturday motor trip to California via southern route visiting relatives in Texas and California, returning in about a month. R. E. Shannon returns home after four weeks post appendectomy at Washington county hospital. Ford V-8 advertised as lowest priced six passenger sedan at $770 in Washington Iowa. Mrs. W. S. Gallagher flies to Philadelphia to visit family and newborn granddaughter Virginia Ann. Moore's Bootery advertises shoes at 1.99 and 2.99.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Arlene Knotek
Iowa City
Jane Knupp
University of Iowa
Rollie Jurging
W. F. Jurging
California
Ek] Paso
Texas
Los Angeles
America
Washington
Iowa
W. S. Gallagher
Philadelphia
Penn
Merle Gallagher
Virginia Ann
Boxing Card Promises Local Amateur Showdowns
Dee Washington fans may attend a January 16 boxing card at the city hall featuring teams from Oskaloosa and Oakville CCC camps. The Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor the event with A. E. Palmer as chairman. eight bouts span 119 to 160 pounds. Bob Anderson of Des Moines is slated to fight on the card as arrangements finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Oakville
CCC
Tall
Veterans of Foreign Wars
A. E. Palmer
Oskaloosa Boys
Des Moines
Burlington
Bob Anderson
Golden Gloves
Palmer
County Tournament Draw Set for Washington High Schools
Superintendents of Washington county high schools met in Washington to draw the county basketball tournament schedule to be held in Crawfordsville February 5 6 and 7. Happy Hildebrand of Letts is the tourney referee. First round pairings Kalona versus Crawfordsville West Chester versus Brighton Riverside versus Ainsworth Wellman receives a bye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington
Crawfordsville
Happy Hildebrand
Letts
Tollows
Kalona
West Chester
Brighton
Riverside
Ainsworth
Wellman
Merchants Edge Fairfield In A Narrow 40 39 Victory
The Washington Merchants defeated the Fairfield EBHlites 40 to 39 on the YMCA court to move to 3-1 this winter. Gene Tucker led locals with 12 points, Homer Herron added 10, Tom Canton 8, while Fairfield’s Phil Loving led all scorers with 13. The Merchants next host Crawfordsville and Iowa Light and Power Co. at Cedar Rapids on Jan. 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Merchants
Fairfield Ebhlites
Y.M.C.A
Invaders
Bob Marshall
Homer Herron
Gene Tucker
Herron
Tom Canton
Phil Loving
Fairfield
Perry
Smith
Merchants
Crawfordsville
Iowa Light and Power Co
Cedar Rapids
Mangold
Scar Fairfield
Poochas 'Igi
Ottumwa and Burlington Lead Little Six Standings
In a tight Little Six race Ottumwa and Burlington sit atop after four wins and one loss. Fairfield’s Trojans travel to Washington while Mt. Pleasant visits Burlington and Keokuk faces Ottumwa as the league looks to split the week’s results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Washington
Ft. Madison
Muscatine
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Uae
Trojans
Demons
Bulldogs
Jim Williams
Frankie Phillips
al Farrington
Darwin Vacha
Trojan Tff
Arlo Burham
Peck Geneva
Burham
Bobby Lowe
Dick Marshall
Junior Prebyl
Roger Lance
Don Kiesey
Don Voorhees
Altho
Grayhounds
Buckney
Inman
Venning
Fort Madison
Springdale Edges St. Mary's In Riverside Tilt
In Riverside Iowa on January 7 Springdale high defeated St. Mary's 20 to 18 at the public school gym. Dotson led Springdale with 8 points while Kinsey and J Yeggy each had 6 for St. Mary's. Next Friday, January 10, St. Mary's teams will play again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Iowa
St. Mary's High School
Springdale High School
St. Mary’s
St. Mary's
Springdale
Dotson
Kinsey
J. Yeggy
Lone Tree High School
Riverside Public School
Nichols High School
Dinner Meeting For Public Affairs Members
Two fifty-two attendees of the Public Affairs department dined at the North Side cafe last evening. S. W. Livingston spoke on wills and inheritances, with Mrs. Livingston and Mrs. John Youslng among guests. Hostesses were Mrs. Ed Carris and Mrs. Nora Ebner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Affairs Department
Section 2
North Side Cafe
S. W. Livingston
Livingston
John Youslng
Lavingston
Ed Carris
Nora Ebner
Junior Missionary Group Meets at Methodist Church
The Junior Missionary society of the Methodist church met last evening in the church parlors with nine members present. Rebecca Laubach, president, presided over the meeting and led the lesson study. Jean Goff led a devotional as Elizabeth Meek read the minutes. members were asked to donate a plate of candy for February Family night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Jean Goff
Elizabeth Meek
Rebecca Laubach
Birthday Bridge Party Honors Mrs Sowden at Home
The Birthday bridge club met at Mrs Cantons home Monday evening to honor Mrs Harry Sowden with a handkerchief shower and a pink and white color scheme. A white angel food cake with pink roses accompanied two course refreshments. Teresa Ragan won high score, followed by Mrs Ledger. Mrs Henry Litte of Columbus received nearby honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthday Bridge Club
Henry Litte
Columbus Dunetion
Caira Nigh
Birthday Dinner Honors E C Smith in Winfield Home
Relatives of E C Smith gathered in Winfield for a birthday dinner hosted by Mrs Emma Cierny. Guests brought basket meals and the event moved from the Smith home to Cherrywood due to icy roads. A large birthday cake baked by Mrs Cherry, the sister of Mr Smith, topped the centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.C. Smith
Winfield
Eimma Cierny
E. C. Smith
Firemen's Ball Attracts Two Hundred Couples And Prizes
About 200 couples attended the annual firemen's ball at the Rendezvous with Red Siever's Minneapolis orchestra. Prizes went to Stanley Foster wrist watch Ella Link radio Vic Kresse housecoat Dan Brindley groceries and T H Peters candy. Chair Charles Denison estimates profits near 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Siever
Minneapolis
Stanley Foster
Ella Link
Vic Kresse
Muscatine
Dan Brindley
T. H. Peters
Charles M. Denison
White Shrine Holds All Day Sewing for Charity
Twelve members of the White Shrine gathered at Mrs. Fred Reid’s home to sew layettes for charity. A noon luncheon was served by caterer Mrs. Blanche Shalla. Co chairmen were Mrs. Roy Means and Mrs. John McConacey. The group plans another all day sewing in February and will distribute twenty one layettes to the needy via local doctors and health nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reid
Blanche Shalla
Roy Means
John McConacey
Reid
Margaret E. Caven Club
Pittsburgh
Exchange of White Elephant Articles Is Held by Club
A Good Will club meeting at Mrs. O. E. Sisk's home featured a white elephant exchange with twelve members and one guest Jennie McPheron. The group planned a Valentine box for February 12 with Mrs. Charles Nicola hosting and a potluck on January 24 at Mrs. Fred Wagner's home. Mrs. Glenn Hayes and Mrs. Wagner helped serve. Local visitors from Wellman attended the Fireman's Ball last evening with Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
O. E. Sisk
Jennie McPheron
Charles Nicola
Fred Wagner
Glenn Hayes
James Lewis
Jess Lewis
Keith Adams
Charles Fritz
Wellman
Ladies Aid Club Closes Year With Hostess at Anderson Home
Mrs Harry Anderson hosted nine members of Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid yesterday afternoon Rev William F Krueger opened with Second Kings 22 for scripture lesson The group announced no fellowship meeting this month as Will Celebrate its tenth anniversary January 26 Neigaboring congregations invited for the day Dinner served by Ladies Aid Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Kilmer 3uelther Mrs E J Blatter will have February meeting at her home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Anderson
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
William F. Krueger
Ladies Aid Society
Kimer
E. J. Blatter
Sunshine Community club dinner and couple shower details
Fifty members and families attended the Sunshine Community club annual dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zieglowsky home. The event included a miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Arnold. An advance shower for Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Eichelberger is planned for January 14 at the Ziezlowsky home and a farewell dinner for moving neighbors is set for January 29 at the Pete Koehler residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
Fred Zieglowsky
Wayne Arnold
Ollie Eichelberger
Charles Ziezlowsky
Legion Auxiliary Sews Carpet Rags for Veterans
Thirteen members of the American Legion auxiliary met all day in Legion rooms to sew carpet rags. A 1 PM potluck lunch was served. The rugs will be sent to Knoxville veterans hospital for weaving. Next meeting is Wednesday at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Paul Snakenberg
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Auxiliary
Mr and Mrs Miller Host Farewell Dinner for Troop D Guests
Mr and Mrs Clarence Miller entertained last evening in farewell for John Porter and Roy Fields who will depart with Troop D for Brownwood Texas. Honorees were joined by Mr and Mrs Edgar Porter and family and guests Wayne Witthdoft J McCahill Betty Redlinger and Norene McFarland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Porter
Roy Fields
Brownwood
Texas
Clarence Miller
Edgar Porter
Wayne Witthdoft
J. McCahill
Betty Redlinger
Norene McFarland
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Acadia
Wolf Floral CO
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Reister Bros
R. E. Shannon
Moore’s Bootery
Ohio
IDAHS
EDAHO
Ibs
Florida
Louisa Gold
Heinz Baby Food
van Camp’s Milk
Danjon
Jonathan
Farina
Waashington Fruit Market
Dee
Swartzendruber Brothers
Mac.a
Weeshington
St. Madison
Junior Missionary Group
Mrs. Sowden
C. Smith
Mary Jane Bennett
Blairsville
V. Grall
White Shrine
Ladies Aid
Anderson Home
Iga
Oxydol
Wheaties
RED Rooster
EZ Kreem
Palmolive
Bologna
Hamburger
Gelery
Coz
Thomassen
Legion Auxiliary
Mr., Mrs. Miller
Nora B. Luke
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