Local Social Notes From Burlington and Nearby Areas
Burlington residents Bob Hertzler and Beary Augleman were among the callers yesterday. John Yousline returned from a business trip to Sioux City and visited his parents in Ida. Various locals including Mr and Mrs Roger Colthurst and others were noted as visiting or ill. An listed events include a typewriter sale at Bond and a medical update on A Palmer’s flu, with several residents mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Yousline
Sioux City
Ida
Local social notes from Des Moines and surrounding towns
Fragments show Iowa Southern Util office attendees in Des Moines for Frigidaire event. Visitors include Mrs Milo Brown and son Louis from Grand Junction Colorado visiting relatives Mr and Mrs Louis Baird. Joe Davis Schlat of Wayland hosted dinner with Schlat and Davis relatives visiting from West Chester Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Pleasant area. Mrs E S Hehner of Brighton made business call. Reverend Hehner recovering at home after Christmas illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B Miller
Charlee Jenbach
Harry Ward
H. J. Reedy
Bob Shannon
F. E Bartow
A. R. Ledger
Iowa Southern Util
Des Moines
Milo Brown
Louis
Grand Junction
Colo
Louis Baird
Joe Davis Schlat
Wayland
Schlat
Harry Davis
J Coffey
West Chester
Hamilton Williams
Hters
Lorraine
Christ
Clay Williams
Mt. Eeent
C. W. Schlat
Junior College Cardinals Edge Muscatine 44 40
Washington's junior college Cardinals defeated Muscatine 44 to 40 at Muscatine. Keiper scored 19 points and Ed Chuck added six field goals as the Cards led 25 21 at halftime and held an 11 point edge in the fourth period. They host Bloomfield Friday in a double header at the high school court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cardinals
Muscatine
Colege Thedians
Ronald Keiper
Ed Chuck
Bloomfield
Bloomfield Junior College
Two Million Trees From Iowa State Nursery to Halt Erosion
Ames Iowa January 10 two million trees will leave the Soil Conservation Service nursery for spring planting. Trees will be used in erosion control programs on Iowa farms and nearby areas to hold soil against runoff. Species include black locust oaks green ash western yellow pine and jack pine. Shipments go to CCC camps districts and demonstration projects between March 1 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Soil Conservation Service
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Ben Bb. Sproat
Sproat
CCC
SCS
Ames Nursery
Upper Mississippi
Wittona
Minn
Elsberry
Keerner seeks injunction over $500000 farm tax credit fund
Des Moines businessman John F. Keerner filed in district court asking for an injunction to stop creation of a 500000 fund under the agricultural land credit act arguing the measure is unconstitutional. The law grants tax credits to farm owners over ten acres in independent districts but omits consolidated districts in Polk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jan
John F. Keerner
Allie Keefner
Polk County
Plane bursts into flames over Miami crashest
A sky writing plane in Miami burst into flames and crashed on a vacant lot near downtown. Pilot Art Davis parachuted to safety, was burned, and taken to a hospital. The craft drifted southwest and landed on an apartment roof. Davis blamed a fuel leak for the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Art Davis
Davis
St. Mary’s Riverside Schedule Set for Solon and St Patrick’s
GAMES FOR ST MARYS RIVERSIDE Jan 9 The basketball teams of St Marys high school will play two games this week. Tuesday at Solon high school and Friday at St Patricks high school in X town on the latter floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary's Riverside
St. Mary's High School
Solon
Solon High School
St. Patrick's High School
Beiter's Condition Remains Critically Unchanged
Alois Beiter remains in critical condition after a skull fracture from a Monday automobile crash north of town. He has not regained consciousness, hospital officials report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alois Beiter
Washington County Hospital
Beiter
Lincoln Open House Continues With Hosts and Helpers
The notice lists numerous women assisting with serving and pouring during the Lincoln Open House event. Hostesses include Mrs. Haygreen and Mrs. Glenn Wilson, with additional helpers: Mrs. Ralph Kleese, Mrs. Ted Brown, Mrs. Clarence Logan, Mrs. G. W. Manussier, Mrs. Glenn McCall, and Vers. Ted Bailey. Evening servers include Mrs. George Rudiger, Mrs. George Fields, Mrs. Ted Michels, Mrs. Glenn Haygreen, plus evening servers: Mrs. Carl Martin, Mrs. Joe Barnes, Mrs. Randall Neill, Mrs. Fred Downing, Mrs. Frid Downing, Mrs. Harvey Meek, Mrs. Don Paul, Mrs. Walter Hunt, and Mrs. Phil Weldin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haygreen
Glenn Wilson
Ralph Kleese
Ted Brown
Clarence Logan
G. W. Manussier
Glenn McCall
Ted Bailey
George W. Rudiger
George Fields
Ted Michels
Glenn Haygreen
Carl Martin
Joe Barnes
Randall Neill
Fred Downing
Frid Downing
Harvey Meek
Don Paul
Walter Hunt
Phil Weldin
Moore Couple Relocate to South Second Street
Mr and Mrs J T Moore move from 421 East Madison Street to 616 South Second Street in a local address change notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Moore
East
Madison Street
South Second St
U S Plane Plans Stolen Recovered
J Edgar Hoover testified before a House committee that plans for an army air corps bomber were stolen from a west coast plant and quickly recovered by the FBI. He offered few details and did not name the factory involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, PD
United States Army Air Corps
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
House
Bureau of Investigation
Explosions Reported Near Danish Naval Bases
Reports from Ender Denmark describe heavy explosions near North Sea German naval bases. The blasts, continuing three earlier British raids, were heard this afternoon. unclear if they were bombs or anti-aircraft fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ender
Denmark
Germany
North Sea
Births and dismissals at local hospital this morning
At the hospital a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Leon Cov Wellman at 8 40 weighing seven pounds four and a half ounces. Dr and Mrs T M Mast Washington are parents of a son born this morning weighing seven pounds one and a half ounces. Mrs Harold Anderson and baby daughter were dismissed this morning for their home on Washington route 3 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Cov. Wellman
T. M. Mast
Washington
Harold Anderson
Defense Bill for 518 New Navy Planes Approved
The House Appropriations Committee reported a $257,197,908 emergency defense bill funding 518 new Navy planes and the reconstruction of 64 old destroyers and other warships in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House Appropriations Committee
Alleged Wrecker Clings to Alibi in City of San Francisco Crash
In Tacoma investigators seek to verify Russell Martin alias John W Hilton alibi claiming he was jailed in Des Moines at the time of the streamliner City of San Francisco wreck that killed 24. Des Moines police say no listing for Martin or Hilton exists and have not received an alibi request from Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Russell Martin
San Francisco
Nevada
Des Moines
Martin
John W. Hilton
Paul Castelline
American Home Sections Hold January Meetings
Thirty three members of American Home department section 1 met at Mrs Ode Ferguson home with devotionals and a roll call. Alice Rownd spoke on New Year s Resolutions and Mrs Andrew Larsen reviewed Williamsboro with photos. Section 2 met at Presbyterian church with business minutes read and Fortnightly club constitution touched. Irwin Ray Westinghouse spoke on electric appliances and display of devices accompanied by a tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Department
Section 1
Ode Ferguson
Glenn Holden
Alice Rownd
Andrew Larsen
Williamshoro
Della Miller
Otto Schiebel
Warde McCutchen
Nora Ebner
R. E. Dougherty
Presbyterian Church
J. E. Wright
Wright
Fred L. Moore
Irwin Ray
Westinghouse Company
Harry Turner
Fred Neiswangket
F. W. Eastwood
William Watucha
J. M. White
Meek
Harvey Meek
Leigh Soule
Charlee Tm Vis
Harry Ramseyer
Byron Snider
Leo Gross
Elizareth
Gross
Critical Period for Iowa Wildlife Food Supplies
State Conservation Commission officials warn a critical winter period has arrived as snow blankets the state causing wildlife food to become inaccessible. Sportsmen, farmers, and conservationists are urged to cooperate in providing food and cover, report wildlife in need, and participate in local feeding and shelter programs with resources flowing through local officers and the State Conservation Commission in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lis Moines
State Conservation Commission
Iowa
The
Conservation Commission
10Th
Mlberry
Des Moines
Mrs Charles Clark Injured Tripping Over Rug
Mrs Charles Clark fractured a bone in her left knee and tore ligaments in the knee and ankle when she fell at her home Saturday. Doctors hope swelling subsides for a cast. The accident occurred as she tripped over a rug in the front hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clark
Iowa Business Digest notes 6 percent rise in 1939 first eleven months
The Iowa Business Digest from the University of Iowa reports that Iowa business for the first 11 months of 1939 rose about 6 percent compared to January through November 1938. The gain comes as advancing activity slows from earlier fall momentum, with overall prosperity deemed potentially durable though uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Business Digest
University of Iowa
Urges Vast Middle Class to Organize for Rights
Dr. Hugh S. Magill of Chicago urged Cedar Rapids listeners to mobilize the vast American middle class to protect constitutional rights. He argued industrial prosperity could be restored and that the unemployed seeking work would find real jobs in private industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Hugh S. Magill
Chicago
American Federation of Investors
Charles Thompson Visits His Mother in Kennard Ind
Charles Thompson visits his mother Mrs. Elmer Schmitt in Kennard Indiana. News notes include births, visitors, and newly elected officers of the Evangelical Reformed church Ladies Aid with Mrs Gerald Reed as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thompson
Kennard, Ind
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Elmer Schmitt
Kennard
Ind
Lloyd Edwards
Robert Newell
Boise
Ida
Ladies Aid Society of
The
Evangelical-Reformed Church
Gerald Reed
Choir at Eicher Church Meets in Stringtown
Stringtown report from January 10 notes the Eicher church youth gathering at Elmer Freyenberger home on Thursday evening. Various locals such as Edna Widmer and Howard Platt are mentioned along with social visits and illness updates. Ice on the creek is about 11 inches thick. multiple families are reported visiting, hosting, or traveling together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rich
Stringtown
Eicher
Elmer Freyenberger
D. W. Widmer
Edna Widmer
Howard Platt
Camanche
B. R. Schants
Luella Alliman
Lee Walker
Near Olds
John Whites Emery Leiehty
Ethan Brooks
J. J. Tach
John Widmer
Glen
Joe Widmers
Dave Graber
J. C. Grabers
D. C. Lchantz
Cedar Rapids
Jake Widmer
Raymond Rich
Noah Widmer
J. J. Rich Batcher
Ruth Graber
Cora Widmer
Bertha Graber
Wayland
Jon Graber
Dan Widmer
Local Officers Named For Society Chapter
Mre. Cecil Hillings, vice president, Mrs. C. E. Lukins, secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Hillings
C. E. Lukins
St James P T A Plans Potluck and Card Party
Nineteen members met at the St James school with Mrs. Joe Barnes presiding. A potluck supper is set for January 15 at 6 30 p m in Wie KC hall and a benefit card party will be held January 24 at Mr Hubert Walker's home. Music pupils performed, including Margaret Ato James Walker Peggy Dougall Joan Campbell and Grant Walker with teachers. Jimmy Rich and his mother also played a duet. Sister Mary Wallryde’s room won the attendance prize for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St James P. T. A
Joe Barnes
Wie
K. C. Hall
Hubert Walker
Margaret Ato
James Walker
Peggy Dougall
Joan Campbell
Grant Walker
Jimmy Rich
Ed Rich
Mary Wallryde
Social calendar items from community clubs and meetings
Public Affairs luncheon at North Side cafe at 1 PM. Prairie Flower Missionary society all day with potluck. Friendly Circle club all day potluck led by Mable Johnson. OES installation at 7:50 PM with 6 PM potluck. Good Will club 2 PM led by Mrs. Earl Simpson. Rebekah club afternoon led by Mrs. Myrtle Morgan. Walnut Woman's club after noon led by Mrs. Charles Probst. H. H. club afternoon with roll call and New Year resolutions led by Mrs. Frances Gilpin. U P church Young Women's Missionary society 8:30 PM with Itelen Holden and Ruth Nichol as guest speakers. Priony Friendship club 2 PM led by Grace Shaw. Loyal Women's idle class postponed until further notice. Ladies Aid society 2:30 PM. White spectacular teen rights Mee Waits at Methodist church 2:30 PM with listed hosts on various street addresses and distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Affairs Dept
North Side
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Merritt Booth
Friendly Circle Club
Mable Johnson
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Good Will Club
Earl Simpson
Rebekah Club
Myrtle Morgan
Walnut Woman's Club
Charles Probst
H.H. Club
Frances Gilpin
Young Women's Missionary Society of U.P. Church
Itelen Holden
Ruth Nichol
Priony
Wm. Mercer
K. Washington ,St
Frank Parrish
I. Main St
A. W. Clow
S. 4Th Ave
N. M. Speidel
Liwa Ave
Hart Montgomery
W. Jefferson St
Will Kendrick
Lyle Wilcox
Manford Wilcox
Ainsworth
Fred D. Stewart
Turkey Dinner for Pythian Sisters and Knights
Knights of Pythias and their wives and Pythian Sisters and their husbands held a turkey dinner at the K P hall serving about 120 people. The Knights supplied the turkey while the Sisters provided the rest of the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
K. P. Hall
William Matucha
Harvey Waggoner
Wanda Bowden
Howard Hotle
Vina Manassier
Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced
A cottage prayer gathering is set for Thursday morning at the home of Mrs. T. S. Rickey, 703 East Jefferson Street. The event invites attendees to join in morning worship and reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
T. S. Rickey
East Jeferson Street
Record on 1930 census women employment rise
Census data show more than 10.75 million women employed in the United States, a figure six times higher than in 1870, reflecting major shifts in labor participation and economic roles across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
D of V Officers Installed and Meeting Held
Daughters of Union Veterans held an installation in the G A R room with Mrs. R S Warfel presiding. Officers installed include Mrs. Warfel as president and a full slate of senior and junior officers, with a next meeting planned for January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
R. S. Warfel
Warfel
Vernon Crull
D. W. McClure
Della Miller
Eva Blake
E. M. McConaughy
Lillian Hayes
Cotter Church Announces Local Meetings
The Iowa City Presbytery winter meeting is set for Tuesday in Iowa City. The Ladies' Aid Society will serve dinner to county Superintendents Wednesday at the school, with a regular Thursday church gathering. Homemakers meet Thursday evening at the manse with a scramble supper at 6 30. Open to all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter
Iowa City
Ladies’ Aid Socie
Ladies’ Aid Sociey
Phillip Dusenberry I Hosts Eighth Birthday Party
Phillip Dusenberry I entertained eleven guests yesterday afternoon at his parents home on his eighth birthday. The third grade Lincoln school student hosted friends from that school, the afternoon filled with bingo and Chinese checkers as prizes were awarded. Mrs Dusenberry served birthday refreshments and a pink and white cake served as centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Dusenberry
Claire Dusenberry
Philip
Lincoln School
Miss McConaughy Hosts Bridge Evening
Cathryn McConaughy hosted her bridge club with two tables of cards. Ellie Negus won the high score prize. Guests included Mrs. JT Philips and Mrs. L. E. Travis. Refreshments featured a dining room service and Mexican themed decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathryn McConaughy
Bridgelub
Carda
Efllie Negus
JT & Philips
Sherman couple hosts Y's Men wives bridge night
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sherman entertained the Y's Men wives at their home with four bridge tables. Mr and Mrs Richard McCleary won the high score prize. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Mohe. Mrs Sherman served refreshments after the games at the North Side cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Sherman
North Side
Sherman
Richard Mc.Cleary
George Mohe
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