Local visitors listed from Greensburg and Des Moines
Greensburg Indiana residents Mr and Mrs Henry A Hadler stay with sister Mrs E Messersmith. Des Moines George McDowell and Thornburg Burl Pringle visit. Miss Accie Clapper and Miss Margaret Aller here yesterday. Ford V 8 six passenger tudor sedan offered for 770 at Washington Iowa. Mrs Wilson aunt of Mrs Frank Carter broke hip December 29. She has moved from Des Moines to Boulder Colorado with Carter family. Mrs Cora Davis visiting Wayne Norman family for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Hadler
Greensburg, Ind
E. Messersmith
George McDowell
Des Moines
Burl Pringle
Thornburg
Accie Clapper
Margaret Aller
Keota
America
Washington
Iowa
Wilson
Frank Carter
Carter
Dixie
Boulder
Colo
Moore's Fall Style Shoes Ad Promotes Low Prices
Local notices include Moore's Fall Style Shoes with prices 1.99 2.49 and 3.99. Other items mention Bill Cox's Hollywood trip for work with Walt Disney, patients at Abbott hospital, Topeka and Riverside residents visiting kin, a Kansas City trip for a dry cleaning convention, and quilting gatherings with pot luck meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Farm Bureau policy Resolutions on Rural Issues
The group endorses farm to market road improvements with low cost all weather surfaces and urges highway beautification funding. It backs study of school legislation to broaden the tax base, abolish deficiency judgments, limits livestock expansion without compensation, promotes pork and dairy programs, egg grading laws, parity goals, retail campaigns, and improved tenant ownership financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laws
Farm Bureau
Iowa
National Defense
Iawa
Library Service
Farm Bureau Resolutions Honor County Officials and Leaders
The resolutions committee expresses appreciation for key county figures and volunteers who supported the Farm Bureau during 1940. Thanks are given to J W Chandler county agent Elizabeth Dumont Amos Stout and other officers, directors, and project leaders for their untiring efforts and faithful service. January 9 1941. Richard Stephens chairman O W Schmitter Earl Smith Arthur Lorack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W Chandler
Elizabeth Dumont
Farm Bureau
Amos Stout
Merle Twinam
Isabelle Combs
County Girls’ Club
John Knotek
County Boys Club
Richard Stephens
O. W. Schmitter
Earl Smith
Arthur Lorack
Demons Face Fairfield Rival in Home Tilt
Fairfield's Trojans, riding a wave of wins over Burlington and Keokuk, meet the Demons tonight led by Coach Geneva. Don Voorhees and Don Kiesey paced the defense but offense lagged as Otumwa's height advantage and rough boards challenged the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Trojans
Burlington
Keokuk
Peck
Geneva
Don Voorhees
Don Kiesey
Names Put On Telegram Without Consent In New York
District Attorney Charles P. Sullivan of Queens investigates six residents who allege their names were signed without authority to a telegram to President Roosevelt. Verne Marshall, No Foreign War chair, urged defense not to be handed over. Possible forgery charge under review after initial conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Martin
Kansas City
National Association of Dry Cleaners
National Association
Tri State
Neb
Iowa
Marshall Adams
Celanese Corporation
Municipal Auditorium
New York
Charles P. Sullivan
Queens County
Roosevelt
Verne Marshall
No Foreign War Committee
Sullivan
Rohde Bound to Jury in Threat on Foster
Walter Rohde 49 a farmer near Mount Pleasant waived preliminary hearing on malicious threats and was bound over to Henry County grand jury in 3000 bond posted by sister Carrie Rohde. Sheriff says Rohde wrote unsigned letters to State Representative Harlan C Foster some containing threats and is also questioned about an alleged attempt to assassinate Foster at his farm home eight miles north near Olds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Walter Rohde
Here
Henry Courty Grand Jury
Carrie Rohde
Rohde
Manning Cline
Henry County
Harlan C. Foster
Representative Foster
Olds
Wm. Owen Enjoys Texas Visit. Return Still Pending
William Owen writing from Amarillo Texas describes splendid weather and pleasant surroundings in the southern city. He does not indicate a return date to Iowa but hints it may be soon. The Cotter item also notes local illness and school substitutions among Cotter residents and visitors from Muscatine and Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter
William Owen
Amarillo
Texas
Iown
Dorothy Davis
Kalona
Elnora Duncan
Iowa City
Stanley Arthur
Mary Alice Hunting
Crestor
Lyle Duncan
C. H. Liebbe
Caroline Liebbe
Carl Liebbe
Muscatine
C. O. Burris
Alvin Pittard
Lloyd Burris
Winfield
Louisa County Tournament Pairings Announced
Pairings for the Louisa County high school basketball tournament in Columbus Junction were announced at a Morning Sun meeting. Feb 13 14 and 15 games will feature Letts vs Grand View Columbus Junction vs Wyman Morning Sun vs Wapello with Cotter drawing a first round bye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa CO
Tourney
Columbus Junction
Louisa County
Columbus High School
Louisa County Better Schools Association
Mornin Sun
Letts
Grandview
Wyman
Morning Sun
Wapello
Cotter
Community Church Reports Health Concerns And Meetings
Evening worship and communion service noted. Alvin Pittara’s health requires surgery when able to endure shock. Mrs. Robeson returned to Cotter after New Year visits and attending Mr. and Mrs. Brandner’s thirtieth wedding anniversary in Ladd Illinois. Ladies Aid to meet all day with new officers. United Brotherhood to meet in Columbus Junction with Rev. Jeambey as speaker. ladies night. Cotter church reports 1941 officers for Sunday school and Senior C E with Russell Jones and Kenneth Arthur in top roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittara
Alvin
M. A. Robeson
Cotter
Ladd
Illinois
A. L. Brandner
Mr. Robeson
Betty Anne
Moline
Ladies Aid Society
Price Davis
Geneseo
Davis
United Brotherhood
United Men‘s Brotherhood
Columbus Junction
E. L. Jeambey
Cotter Churen
Russell Jones
Harvey Thomas
Kenneth Arthur
Treas
Jean Jones
Vincent Skubal
Darola Jones
Hayden Davis
C. E
Clara McGuire
Darold Jones
Deserter Marion L. Taylor Sought by FBI and Local Authorities
Federal agents joined the search for "Sergeant O'Leary" after a plan to enlist 35 boys from Eldora state training school as part of a holiday ruse. Identified by photo as 38 year old Marion L. Taylor of Oelwein, a US Army deserter, with state agents, sheriffs, and the army pursuing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
O'Leary
Des Moines
Federal Bureau of Investigation
O’leary
Eldora State Training School
Marion L. Taylor
Oelwein
United States Army
Ioca
Seisocial Highlights ER OES Officers Are Installed
Washington chapter No. 98 Order of Haasten Star installed officers at a Masonic Temple meeting. New matron H M Dodder and other officers named. several were absent but slated for later installation. 1941 committees announced across relief finance education charity and more. about seventy attended with visitors from Topeka Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Order of Haastern Star
Masonic Temple
H. M. Dodder
D. Kk. Schmitt
Victor Blattner
Belle Rice
T. A. Flenner
Wisie Long
Palmer Schilling
Will Hemmings
L. M. Robertson
C. F. Rooks
Ruth
Juanita Mathers
Marie Welsh
Martha
Don Orr
Electa
R. D. VanDorin
Paul Snakenbere
Sentinel
Ernest Salladay
Warl Bickford
P E O Luncheon Honors Mrs L Page in Keota
Mrs Le land Page of Ottumwa state organizer for the P W O Sister hood visited Keota to inspect Chapter CM. A 1 PM luncheon at Hotel Keota featured yellow and white flowers and a 2 30 PM ritual exemplification at Mrs W C Richardson home. Mrs Page spoke at close. Miss Kate B Glover, a charter member, was absent due to injury. Belgian cookies sent from Pennsylvania as gifts to Miss Glover were described as Guilets with caramel and a diamond shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. CC. Richardson
Page
H. K. Stewart
Kate B. Glover
Residents of Washington Visit Mrs Alcorn in Riverside
In Riverside on January 10 Mrs May Alcorn hosted visitors Mrs David Golden and son Glenn Alcorn Jr from Washington DC to meet the host's mother in law. Other local sightings include Carl Craig visiting in Washington and a hospital concern for Ernest Salladay. Delta Delt club members enjoyed a card party at Mrs Robert Smola's home followed by luncheon hosted by Mrs Hubert Doud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
David Golden
Glenn Alcorn
Washington, D. C
May Alcorn
Carl Craig
Washington
Ernest Salladay
Washington County Hospital
Tobin
Velma
Oakdale
Tiffin High School
J. J. Fath
St. Mary’s Church
Edward Bushek
Elmo Knittel
Iowa City
National Council of Catholic Women
Memorial Union
Delta Delt Club
Robert Smola
Navy bomber patrol costs rise with newer models fuel
Rear Admiral John H Towers says operating a navy bomber on neutrality patrol costs 22.71 per hour excluding overhaul and depreciation. The figure climbs as new models demand higher quality, pricier gasoline than older planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Towers
Rural Women's Club Annual Dinner Draws 31 Attendees
Thirty one members and families attended the Rural Women's Club annual dinner hosted yesterday at the T. W. Hunter home. Kitchen committee included Mrs. Harry Anderson and others. dining room committee featured Mrs. Will Marie and Mrs. Loren Palmer. Mary Shields assisted both committees. The meal was cafeteria style followed by social cards and Chinese checkers.
Honor Young Men Leaving for Army in Crawfordsville
The American Legion Post and Auxiliary honored local youths departing for military service. William Henss Jr Wendell Voss Everette Curtis join five Ainsworth men James Olinger Max Hawkins Carlton Evans Walter McFarland Sergeant Carson before they depart for Washington and training in Brownwood Texas. The event included kits and refreshments as the group prepared for Troop D 118th cavalry mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
American Legion Post
Auxiliary
William Henss, Jr
Wendell Voss
Everette Curtis
Ainsworth
James Olinger
Max Hawkins
Carlton Evans
Walter McFarland
Sergeant Carson
Legion Hall
Washington
118Th Cavalry
Brownwood
Texas
William Henss
Local shoppers from Keota and nearby towns visit store
Mrs. A. K. Stoutner of Keota, Mrs. Grace Tilden, Mrs. Clifford Sommers, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Michels of Kalona, Pete Eicher and Pete Kauffman of Wayland, Mr. and Mrs. John Wehr of Keota and Roger Colthurst of Ainsworth were shopping here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Stoutner
Keota
Grace Tilden
Clifford Sommers
Elmer Michels
Kalona
Pete Eicher
Pete Kauffman
Wayland
John Wehr
Roger Colthurst
Ainsworth
Reds Shine in Job Opportunities at Selfridge Store
Department store magnate Harry Selfridge claims red-haired people are always smart adaptable and progressive and says Reds never face job rejections at his establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Selfridge
Social calendar notices bid by 10 am Friday
Unit 9-1 families plan a cooperative dinner at 6 30 with Dr and Mrs R C Keagy at 509 W Washington St. Saturday features a 19th Century club luncheon a Mrs Lloyd Lytle ReNTree sale Fortnightly club board meeting SP TV Laca North Side cafe Monday White Shrine card party 2 p m Masonic Temple Bible dept 2 30 pm Public library Tuesday American Home dept sect 1 3 30 pm W C A room American Home sect 2 2 70 Bice Henry Bailey 628 East Main St American Home sect 3 2 00 oneeleee a Willits 730 South Fourth avenue Booster club afternoon Mrs Mae Smith Roll call Some wants of the farm woman Sunshine Community club evening Charles Zdaex lowsky home Shower for Mr and Mrs Allie Eichelberger Bring fruit salad and cookies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rentree Sale
Lloyd Lytle
SP. TV
Laca North Side Cafe
American Home Dept
W.C
Henry Bailey
East Main Street
South Fourth Avenue
Mae Smith
Sunshine Community Club
Charles Zdaex
Lowsky
Allie Eichelberger
Mrs Roy Brobst Hosts Rebekah Club Meeting
Mrs Roy Brobst was hostess to members of the Rebekah club at their January meeting last evening. A business session was held, followed by a social hour and refreshments. There was a good attendance. Mrs Jesse Campbell will host the next meeting on February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Brobst
Rebekah Club
Jesse Campbell
Mrs. Wagner Hosts Jolly Troopers at Home
Mrs. Lester Wagner entertained the Jolly Troopers at a social meeting yesterday afternoon. Ten club members worked on needlework while refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Max Owen and Mrs. Howard Wagner. Mrs. John Work will host the February meeting in three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Wagner
Jolly Troopers
Max Owen
Howard Wagner
John Work
Tomoke Camp Fire Girls Hold First 1941 Meeting
The Tomoke Camp Fire group held its first 1941 meeting with roll call of gifts received, discussed caroling guild honors birthday honors and sleigh rental, and planned a book for next gathering. Members, led by Mrs. George Dowell, included Shirley Dowell Betty Barth Joan Boiteau Clara Falk and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomoke Camp
George Dowell
Guardian
Camp Fire Girls
Homer Stephen
Alec Lytle
Eva Denny
Camp Fire
Dunham
Shirley Dowell
Betty Barth
Joan Boiteau
Clara Falk
Martha Young
Joan Fields
Eida Gray
Betty Gilbert
Joye Wright
Mary Martin
Ilmina Messenger
Joan Boileau
Child Bernie Thompson Admitted For Pneumonia At Hospital
Five year old Bernie Thompson son of Mrs Lucille Forlowwill of Washington Route 3 was admitted yesterday for treatment of pneumonia at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Thompson
Lucille Forlowwill
Washington
Co Hostesses Lead Public Affairs Luncheon at Mrs Weldin’s Home
Mrs Phil Weldin and Mrs Leslie Gates presided over the Public Affairs department section 1 luncheon yesterday at Mrs Weldin’s home. A winter scene on a mirror framed the table with miniature South America map place cards. Robert and Kimball Gates served twenty two members and guests including Mrs Eugen Heneley of Grinnell. Mrs George Rudiger led the table talk based on Time magazine questions. Mrs Heneley spoke about her summer trip to South America with amusing anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Weldin
Leslie Gates
Public Affairs Department
Grinnell
Gues
Nels B. Westermark
George Rudiger
Time Magazine
Heneley
South Americ
Local residents celebrate birthdays at Three Quarter Century club
Emma J. Anderson aged 87 marks her birthday living with daughter on South Iowa Avenue. Also celebrating are three children with birthdays: Richard Mast, Barbara Loy, Dennis Brayton. Other honorees include multiple named adults and young relatives with ages from four to sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma J. Anderson
Three Quarter Century Club
Anderson
T. L. Brookhart
Iowa Avenue
R Richard Clark Mast
T. M. Mast
Barbara Enea Loy
Leon Coy
Wellman
Dennis Brayton
Maurice Brayton
Janice Stars Faulkner
Alfred Faulkner
Virginia Hasty
Katona
Sire Day Hasty
Winnie Chaloupa Birthday Note From Pilotbore
Winnie Chaloupa of Pilotbore is celebrating a birthday today. The event marks a personal milestone for Chaloupa as friends and neighbors note the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Chaloupa
Pilotbore
Linger Longer Club Holds Dinner Party and Games
The annual Linger Longer dinner was held at KC hs on Tuesday evening with seventy families present. After dinner pinochle and other games were enjoyed with Isa Combs in charge of the children's games. Mr. and Mrs. Joe McGrawe Cotter and Mr. and Mrs. He Campbell, John and Jean, and former members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KC Hs
Isa
Combs
Joe McGrawe+ Cotter
Campbell
John
Jean
Ultraviolet Chalk Makes Blackboard Writing Visible
A method uses ultraviolet rays to treat ordinary chalk so that both the chalk and the writing on the blackboard glow, remaining clearly visible in darkened lecture rooms.
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Wolf Floral CO
Reister Bros
Mrs
Cora Davis
Wayne Norman
Bill Cox
Hollywood
Calif
J. W. Cox
Cox
Walt Disney Studio
John Havel
North Fourth Avenue
Fred Havel
Abbott Hospital
Oskaloosa
D. N. Haney
Topeka
Kans
Ennis Shaw
Ill
Lynn Haney
Harry Rimmerman
Rock Island
Dorothy Denison
J. C. Penney
M. L. Harbison
Win Durst
HW Wurnipseed
Leo Graper
Mr. Graper
Mr. Harbison
Miss Mae Dodder
Fairfield Lowe
Vacha Ee
Allison Marshall
Fee Littleton Prebyl
Lanceeeeee
Lindaur Kiesey
Norman
Dahl Voorhees
Dabner
Day and
Foster
Wm. Owen
State Bank
McIntosh
Earols Isv
Ode Holland
Karelay
Aeoe
Sizer
Stewart & Crone
Stewart Joes
Holcomb Ste AS Lil
Crone
Orr Awe
Ouy Erwin Cosmee
Rg Ee
S. Smith
C. Tucker
E. Little
Morrison
Swanker Montgomery Ward
A McKune
Ely
B. Sorrell
Flenner
Lewis
Kichekcamp
Toa
Tol Browns
McFadden
Kleese
Ol Wows
Brown Hiawk
Oll Pendergast
Liz Dal Simpson
Sol
O.E.S
Liam T. Carson
Ruth Lemley
Charity
Earle Steele
E. B Hammer
Ted Crone
Fred Bey
Paul Snakenberg
Laude
Kennedy
Flower
Roy Means
George Pauls
A. W. Yard
Howard McBride
Harvey Meek
Earl Bickford
John Westphal
S. B. Watson
H. G. Miller
Edna Witting
Della Miller
O. E. Sisk
Lyman Bunce
A. C. Peterson
Kitchen
Lloyd Neiswanger
Laura Rouse
Rainbow Board
Ed Squire
L Bey
Oo. F. Schmitt
P.E.O
L. Page
Four Table Card Club
Charles Grishall
Gilernoon
Lomes
Myron Oswalt
Elizaveth Aller
Mary Aller
Mrs. Alcorn
Navy
Rural Women’s Club
Stady Club
Doris Cherryholmes
Elsie Belle Jones
Clara Barton
Red Cross
County Hospital
Reds
Rlomer
R. C. Keagy
Washington St
Bible Dept
Mrs. Wagner
T. K. Bene
John Godwin
Dangster
Emmett Hayes
J. O. Sexton
P. ¢. Whister
John Maumgartner
Asley
Eda
Ada
Betty Jeal Snakenberg
Paul Annkenberg
Shirley Ann Blander
Shirteen
Soes Kander
Linger Longer Club
Rockwoods
M. K. Rapp Shoe Shop
Blitzkrieg
Ross Motor Service
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