Accidents Claim Three in State
Three people died in Iowa weekend traffic incidents. Glenn Ramsdell of Tama was struck by a North Western train as it pulled from Marshalltown station. Kenneth Van Horn, 13, Des Moines, died on his bicycle after swerving into a car on a Des Moines highway. Chester Hoverter, 62, Littleport, perished in a two car crash near Epworth.
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Tama
Kenneth van Horn
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Chester Hoverter
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Charles Decker
Keokuk
Polk County
Hoverter
Epworth
Mrs. O. T. Gowey 71 Dies in Richland
Mrs. O T Gowey a 71 year old native of this community and former resident who moved to Richland four years ago died at her Richland home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 PM at Gould funeral home Richland with Rev. Peterson of Richland Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Brighton cemetery. Born December 19 1877 near Brighton and maiden name Della Dickin.
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Washington Junior College to Meet Muscatine Friday
Coach John McConnell's Washington junior college quintet will play Muscatine junior college Friday night on the local high school floor. The cardinals also travel to Moline Illinois on Wednesday to face the Muscatine junior college quintet, with Coaches Bowman and Weber guiding varsity and reserve squads for their only game that week.
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John McConnell
Washington Junior College
Junior High Cagers Lose to Muscatine
Washington junior high basketball fell 25 to 22 at Muscatine last Friday. Trailing early they led briefly in the fourth before miscues sealed the loss. They host Mt. Pleasant Friday as a lead‑in to the Cardinal Muscatine game.
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JR Church League Saturday Scores Contested
Saturday games in the junior church league finish with Methodist I 20 Christian 10 and United Presbyterian 18 St James 18. Methodist Tl leads Presbyterian 5 to 4 in a low scoring clash.
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Christian
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Eagles Face Sport Shop in MV Semi Pro Showdown
The Moline Eagles host the Sport Shop Comets in a Mississippi Valley semi pro league clash at Moline tonight. The Eagles own one win against the local league opponents this season.
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Philadelphia youth confesses to killing friend over insult
A 16-year-old son of a clothing merchant confessed to fatally stabbing 12-year-old Ellis Simons with scissors after the victim called a Christmas present cheap. He faces homicide charges in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Seymour Levin
George F. Richardson
Ellis Simons
Varnish Night Ends With Sticky Comedy
In a humorous tale, a handy man finishes varnishing the kitchen floor late at night. He locks himself out, slips on the still-wet gloss, and imagines a dramatic scene from a bar room floor. He redos the mishap, scrubs up, and learns a wary lesson about home maintenance.
Weekend Guests for Mr and Mrs Howard Sigafoose
Mr and Mrs Howard Sigafoose hosted weekend guests in their home, welcoming friends for informal visits and conversation. The gathering highlighted social ties within the community and provided a casual respite from daily routines.
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Mrs. Howard Sigafoose
Lloyd Family Delayed 100 Hours Returning From California
Dr and Mrs J M Lloyd and son Jim return home from a California holiday trip over 100 hours late. They left January 3 by plane but weather canceled the flight, forcing a train journey with snowbound pauses at Salt Lake City and Laramie Nebraska travel resumed with fewer delays. John Lloyd had already returned to Iowa to start at the university.
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For Sale Ads Mention Davenport Guests Attend Convention
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Jay Simmons of Fairfield and Mrs Ben Coppock. Mr and Mrs Roger Chapman of Davenport hosted their son in law and daughter. Clarence Logan and Joe Falk visited Des Moines for a clothiers convention.
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Davenport
Jay Simmons
Fairfield
Ben Coppock
Clarence Logan
Joe Falk
Des Moines
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Calendar notices urge submit by 10 a.m. for Journal column
The Journal requests full notices by 10 a.m. for calendar listings. Details include dates times places hosts materials needed and changes of place or time. Clubs churches and service groups outline events from Monday through Thursday with dinners, co operative suppers, and meetings at various venues.
Aphid Control Requires Full Plant Coverage
When plants are infested with aphids, complete coverage with insecticide is necessary for satisfactory control. Apply the aphicide to both sides of leaves and stems to ensure effective results.
Around Town and County Dinner Guests and Anniversary
Sunday noon dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Roy Steele included Elmer Steele Gene and Oscar N C Steele Evangeline and Paul Johnson. Morgan Williams as surprise guests for their 46th anniversary. daughters Dean Gipple and Ellis Crawford hosted at the Williams home with family and friends.
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Elmer Steele
Eugene
Oscar
N. C. Steele
Evangeline
Paul Johnson
Morgan Williams
Dean H. Gipple
Ellis Crawford
Williams
Crawfordsville Band Mothers Plan February Better Brush Party
The Crawfordsville Band Mothers met January 7 in the schoolhouse home economics room. They discussed money making projects and scheduled a Better Brush party for February 4 in the home economics room.
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Crawfordsville
Engagement Announced in Columbus Junction
Mrs. C. R. Bliven of Columbus Junction announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret to Cpl. Burdette Williams of the U S Air Corps son of Mrs. Glen Caldwell of Columbus Junction. No wedding date has been set.
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Columbus Junction
Margaret
Cpl. Burdette Williams
U. S. Air Corps
Glen Caldwell
U S Golf Courses Would Form 16 Lane Highway
An amusing comparison notes about 5 000 US golf courses laid end to end would stretch 8 000 miles forming a 16 lane highway. The fact highlights scale and distribution of golf courses across the United States.
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U. S
United States
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