Local News Notes on Anderson Family and Visitors
C G Anderson, recently selling his farm southeast of town, now resides in the new Anderson home at 1304 East Washington street, the former Oscar Hughes property, recovering from several rib fractures from a New Year’s Day fall. C G Marshall, working in Illinois, spends the weekend with his wife on East Washington street. Mr and Mrs Eugene Morgan of near Rubio were Washington shoppers. W P Bell of Chicago is the weekend guest of Mr and Mrs L C Stone and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Anderson
Anderson
East
Washington Street
Oscar Hughes
Mr. Anderson
C. G. Marshall
Illinois
East Washington Street
W. P. Bell
Chicago
Mrs L. C. Stone
Hospital notices and births in Riverside area
John Soukup of Riverside was admitted after an accident with partial amputation of the left hand. William East and wife welcomed a daughter born at 5 38 pm yesterday. Don R. Crawford of Wellman admitted as surgical patient. Dismissals include Mrs. Raymond Stacey Brighton Mrs. Darrell Neff 1205 North Sixth Avenue Mrs. Leo Hammes and son James Michael of Sigourney Mrs. Wayne Bitting and daughter Sue Allen of Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Soukup
Riverside
William East
Route Four
Don R. Crawford
Wellman
Raymond Stacey
Brighton
Darrell Neff
North Sixth Avenue
Leo Hammes
James Micheal
Sigourney
Wayne Bitting
Sue Allen
Crawfordsville
Select Now A Rock of Ages Family Monument
The copy promotes selecting a family monument from Rock of Ages with emphasis on cemetery regulations, plot options, symbols, and care. It notes portable sandblast carving and lettering, offers fast completion before Memorial Day, and invites orders or details to the West Liberty Iowa main office or local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Iowa
Demons Fall to Muscatine 50 to 32 in Hard‑Fought Game
Washington Demons struggled to match Muscatine’s speed as the Muskies rolled to a 50 32 victory. Dick Vacha and Bill Kelsey led Washington early while Muscatine shooters widened the gap, with Wayne Marshall and Jack Pauls contributing in the third and fourth quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Demons
Muscatine
Muskies
Demons
Fairfield
Sone
Washington
Dick Vacha
Proffit
Secon
Bill Kelsey
Masestine
Wayne Marshall
Kelsey
Jack Pauls
Brighton Drops West Chester 26-18 in Ke-Wash League
Brighton defeated West Chester 26-18 as Chester shot poorly, failing to score in the first quarter. D. Stannard led Brighton with 13 points while Gerald DeLong topped West Chester with 6. West Chester rallied to win the second period 19-10, ending with a 7-7 first half. Kalone beat Wellman 34-17 with a 13 point first half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Brighton
Chester
D. Stannard
Gerald DeLong
Kalone
Wellman
D. Miller
Jackson
Kalona
Richland
North English
Why Doesn't Some One Do Something About a New Gym
A letter protests inadequate seating at Washington high school gym for basketball. It argues a larger standard gym is needed to avoid packed crowds, boost team performance, and align with nearby towns. The writer cites Wellman Kalona Riverside Keota Winfield Columbus Junction as examples and urges action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairfield
Muscatine
Wellman
Kalone
Riverside
Keota
Winfield
Columbus Junction
Church League Forming Games Next Friday in Y Gym
Church league basketball schedules set with girls playing 4 to 6 pm and boys 7 to 9 pm each Friday. The Y gym is used once weekly, extending the 12 week season beyond the initial plan. 138 players have signed up. teams and schedule to be published next week.
Praises the Library A Plea for More Home Reading
A Republican era notice extols the Evening Journal as a model daily and lauds a public library with a careful book committee. It highlights generous magazine access, past church literature subscriptions, and the aim to foster family reading through community resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Journal
Emily Dickman
Stephen
Lytle
W. R. Sawhill
Christian Science Monitor
Sawhill
Wnited Presbyter
Methodist Church
Christian Advocate
County Tourney Schedule Sets Crawfordsville as Favorite
Crawfordsville, favored to win the county title for the second straight year, hosts the county basketball tournament on Jan 29 30 and 31. The Panthers beat Mt Pleasant twice and previously defeated Riverside Brighton Kalona Wellman West Chester in recent games. First round Tuesday features Riverside versus Brighton Crawfordsville against Kalona West Chester against Ainsworth, with Wellman having a bye. Second round Wednesday and final Thursday tip times run 6:30 to 8:40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mt Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant
Panthers
Cyclones
Riverside
Wellman
Kalona
West Chester
Brighton
Ainsworth
Birthday Anniversaries and Milestones Noted Across Families
The festive list marks third wedding anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. St. E. Whisler and Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Logan. Postmaster M. C. DeLong observes a birthday as does his mother Mrs. Ella DeLong of Crawfordsville. Grandsons Keith DeLong and Kenneth Orrin Caviness turn five tomorrow. A host of locals including Mrs Carl Dallmeyer, Wik. Morgan, Mrs. John Shebeck, F. L. Casey, Jean Murphy, Willama Spenner, Mrs. E. V. Humphreys, and Sam Sage celebrate birthdays today. Jeanette Dickenson has three candles on her cake. Valera Rose Dettwiler turns twelve tomorrow. David Merle Miller and Thomas Kerry Bauer mark birthdays, as does George Edward Means on his sixth tomorrow. his father serves in the navy and mother is hospitalized after major surgery. Sunday birthday dinners include Nora Ebner, Mrs. David Kiner, Mrs. Warren Carris, Paul Snakenberg, Leland Sheetz, Werner Lowry, Mrs. Martin Kern, Mrs. Stanley F. Smith, and five-year-old Betty Jean Moss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. DeLong
Ella DeLong
Crawfordsville
DeLongs
M. ©. DeLong
Keith DeLong
Kenneth Orrin Caviness
Roy Cayviness
Ottumwa
Carl Dallmeyer
Emmett Hayes
Wik. Morgan
John Shebeck
F. L. Casey
Jean Murphy
Willama Spenner
E. V. Humphreys
Wyman
Sam Sage
George Edward Means
George Mean
Navy
Nora Ebner
David Kiner
Warren Carris
Valley
Paul Snakenberg
Leland Sheetz
Werner Lowry
Martin Kern
Stanley F. Smith
Betty Jean Moss
Verne Moss
Route Three
Church periodicals enrich town reading rooms
Churches and women’s organizations supply periodicals for local reading rooms. The church papers educate families and reveal a denomination’s work through contributions from leading ministers. Thanks to Dean Charles R. Brown’s gift the Library can purchase many Class books he designated.
New Officers Lead January Meetings of W S C S Units
Woman's Society of Christian Service units held first year meetings led by newly installed officers. Unit 1 members 22 plus 4 visitors heard devotionals, reviewed Evangelism in Christan Advocate, and hemmed towels for the hospital. Unit 2 16 members and 3 children joined devotions and lessons. funds and calls totaled modest amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Arthur J. Moore
Christian Advocate
A. Anderson
Accie Clapper
F. M. Muahin
Unit No. 1
Kumm
Patty Sorrell
Meredith Mills
Carolyn Hickok
E. E. Ward
Ed Sorrell
W.S.C.S
R. B. Shannon
Ward
Honey Bread Pudding Sweetener tips and lemon flavor idea
Use honey as the sugar substitute in bread pudding by doubling the amount of honey. Add half a teaspoon lemon extract to boost the flavor of the pudding.
Marie Farrier Elected President of Indian Creek Club
The Indian Creek club held its first meeting of the year with Marie Farrier present and Martha Griffith and Mrs Roy Halfer ty visiting. Eight members answered roll with secret sisters drawn. Marie Farrier was elected president with Vera Jarvis as vice president Laura Guy secretary treasurer Kathryn Tucker and Mrs Farrier flower committee Lena Chorpening chair Cora Bordsdorf and Winnifred Lauderdale program committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Club
Marie Farrier
Martha Griffith
Roy Halferty
Veramella Jarvis
Laura Guy
Kathryn Tucker
Nicholson Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Thomas E Nicholson of Washington observed their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their daughter Mrs Albert Asken home. Twenty eight relatives attended the cooperative noon dinner and an afternoon of visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Nicholson
Washington
Albert Asken
Grace Hill Social at Community Building
The Grace Hill community social gathered late evening at the Community building for a cooperative New Year supper. Mrs Lyle Hayes and Mrs Nelson Woodford led the table committee with festive decor. Entertainment featured Mr and Mrs Max Waterhouse and Eugene Engel on piano. The evening included community singing and games. Next social planned for Feb 5 at the Community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill
Lyle Hayes
Nelson Woodford
Max Waterhouse
Eugene Engel
Value of hippo tusks surpasses elephant ivory threefold
The greatest value ivory lies in hippo tusks, worth about three times the ivory obtained from elephants. This unusual market fact highlights hippo tusk rarity and desirability in trade.
Religious reading and art to uplift homes in unrest
Mrs. A. Anderson urges the public to place religious biographical travel and humanities works in circulation. She promotes good literature music and cheer to terrify unrest and foster improvement in homes through reading and culture.
Elect Donna Peters As New President Of Camp Fire Girls
Camp Fire Girls met after school with guardian Mrs. George Dowell for the first meeting of the year. Helen Baker led the session and Donna Peters was elected resident with Ruth Kolosiek as vice president Patricia Berry secretary and Rita Aherns treasurer for three months. A Council Fire was planned for Saturday January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dowell
Helen Baker
Donna Peters
Guardian
Ruth Kolosiek
Patricia Berry
Rita Aherns
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David Merle Miller
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Edon Bauer
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Fred Bey
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William Beggs
Edith A. Lowry
Gilbert Mills
China
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Bey
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P. E. Babcock
Unit No. 3
W. L. Alcorn
George Foster
John Lee
Rodney Kephart
Unit No. 4
Will E. Jones
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
H. M. Dodder
Ruth
Paul Suakenberg
Germany
Kephart
L. L. Loveless
M. L. Brown
H. G. Simpson
KK. B. Hammer
Homer Godawin
W. C. McFadden
Tom Carson
T. C. Davis
Clow
Albert Stanley
Davis
U.S.C.S
J. O. Sexton
Stanley
L. C. Stone
Sunshine
Victory Clothing Collection
Stan Kiesey
Barker
Pearl Whistler
Japan
Richard T. Baker
World Outlook
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Chopan
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Hall
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T. L. Brookhart
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Edna
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Russell Goodin
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Lyle Wilson
Glenn Thompson
Leslie Gates
Thompson
Nelson Thompson
Unit No. 92
Methodist
Mrs. A. Anderson
Pittsburgh
Duplate
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Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Camp Fire Girls
Washington Dairy
TIN Shop
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Federal Reserve System
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U. S
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