Local Notes Highlight Visits and School News
Mr and Mrs Lawrence with sons Bobby and Don visit Fairfield yesterday while Mrs Libes parents meet them. Miss Josephine Bailey plans to leave for Chicago after semester at University of Chicago. Fred Maas welcomes baby Marybeth born 5 30 at Washington pantry hospital. Maas plans annual Maasdam anniversary. Auctioneer D F Macon Retin Iowa handles listings as Mulberry items and Corn hindquarters noted for packing.
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Lawrence Ae
Bobby
Fairfield
Libe
M. W. Bailey
Josephine Bailey
Josephine
University of Chicago
Reister
Wolf
Joe Springs
D. F
Macon
Retin
Iowa
Marlen Bitting
Own Success College
Ottum
BR. W. Ting
F. W
Fred Maas
Marybeth
Porn
Washington Panty Hospital
Maasdam
Ther
Chington Junior High
Hool
Speer
Maasdam Family Welcomes Daughter Mary Elizabeth
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Fred Maasdam welcomed a daughter named Mary Elizabeth born at 5 27 yesterday near the party hospital Washington. A Thompson of Affton was discharged from the hospital this afternoon. Boyd underwent a tonsillectomy this morning.
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Fred Maasdam
Mary Elizabeth
Washington
Party Hospital
A. Thompson
Affton
M Boyd
Local visitors and residents noted in Sunday listings
Mr and Mrs Arthur Murray and daughter Mamie and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Forbes of Mr Pleasant visited Cecil Godwin home and with Miss Nellie Loder. Dewey Davis of Crawfords ville and Ray Martin of Welman were in town on business. Blanche Brook visited Winfield with Allan Brook. Roy Esher man of Mt Pleasant hosted in George and Dennis Flynn homes. John Witthoft and Jim Boyd made business calls. Christian Ladies dinner announced 5 80 to 7 p m. Steve Anderson visited Ottumwa. Vic Westphal and Carlton Lyte spent Sunday at Williamsburg Iowa and praised a baby they met.
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Arthur Murray
Mamie
Kenneth Forbes
Mr. Pleasant
Cecil Godwin
Nellie Loder
Murray
Godwin
Miss Loder
Dewey Davis
Crawfordsville
Ray Martin
Welman
Blanche Brook
Winfield
Allan Brook
Small Weiners
Oriez
Speer
Roy Esherman
Mt. Pleasant
George
Dennis Flynn
John Witthoft
Jim Boyd
Haskins
Christ'an
Steve Anderson
Ottumwa
Vic Westphal
Williamsburg
Iowa
Carlton Lyte
Elect Officers of Eicher Church at Business Meeting
The annual Eicher church business meeting on January 1 elected officers including Deacon Joseph Mast Trustee John Rich Pianist Mable Wenger Assistant Pianist Ruth Mitchel Chorister Willis Wittmer Assistant Chorister Wilbur Graber Ushers Lester Graber Wilmer Freinberger Secretary Raymond Rich Auditing Committee Otto Frey Elmer Freinberger David Graber Chairman 8S. F. Shockley and Peter Graber Jr. See also local social notes and visits to relatives in nearby towns.
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J. A. Frey
Noble
Milton Frey
Donald
Chicago
Eicher Church
Joseph Mast
John Rich
Mable Wenger
Ruth Mitchel
Willis Wittmer
Wilbur Graber
Lester Graber
Wim. Freinberger
Raymond Rich
Otto Frey
Elmer Freinberger
David Graber
F. Shockley
Peter Graber
John C. Graber
L. H. Ribber
D. W. Wittmer
Gladys
Beulah Rich
Crawfordsville
Wilma Graber
Wayland
Goshen Ind
Dave Shantz
W. R. Shantz
Arthur Mitchel
Mildred Prince
Mahlon Wyse
Ida Fritz
Town City Hospital
Arthur Mitchell
Burlington
Orlan Frey
Katie Kauffman
Dan Noble
Roth
Iowa City
Presbyterian church calendar officers elected in Columbus Junction
In Columbus Junction on January 11 officers of the Presbyterian church calendar were elected led by president Mrs Lewis Pugh and vice president Mrs Rudolph Votroubek with secretary Mrs Lyle Holt and treasurer Mrs Frank Isett. A meeting on January 16 will hostesses Mrs Frank Hopkins Nellie Hull Jane Keil and R J Gilkey.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
The
Presbyterian Church Calender
Lewis Pugh
Rudolph Votroubek
Lyle Holt
Frank Isett
Hostepes
Frank Hopkins
Nellie Hull
Jane Keil
R. J. Gilkey
Cedar Rapids
Eugene Phillips
Frances
Eugene
C. B. Powers
Urge New Bonus Bill for Senate in Washington
Roosevelt opposed Patman Vinson McCormack plan in the House which passed 356 to 59. Administration leaders push for a compromise with bonds as cash alternative to avert a veto. Three senators up for re election lead the effort while observers doubt Senate fate. House action sent to Senate with Finance Committee to begin consideration.
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Roosevelt
United Veterans
Senate
White House
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
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Arkansas
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
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South Carolina
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Massachusetts
Treasury
Whittington
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New York
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Senate Finance Committee
Furniture Expo Signals Strong Market Upturn in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids dealers report a 50 percent rise in sales and 40 percent employment growth in 1938 1935 figures as 1 500 buyers from across the nation attend the furniture exposition through January 16. Quality, comfort, and utility dominate the exhibits with maple and Puritan finishes noted. ultra modern designs are scarce.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Wapello Defeats Junction in 5 in Iowa League Tilt
Wapello high school beat Columbus Junction 32 to 15 in a Southeast Iowa league game on Wapello’s floor. Stroup led Wapello with 18 points on six field goals and a free throw, while Aldershot had nine for Columbus Junction. Wapello sits atop the standings with New London second and Winfield third.
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Columbus Junction
Wapello
B. D. Stroup
Aldershot
Columbus
New London
Winfield
Mediapolis
Morning Sun
Finger severed in corn sheller at Schmidt farm
August Schmidt lost the first joint of the fourth finger of his left hand this week when his hand was caught in a corn sheller at the Schmidt farm south of Riverside. The Riverside Club will meet Tuesday January 14 at the Methodist church basement with the Ladies Aid serving.
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Riverside
Jan
Schmidt
Riverside Club
Methodist
Ladies Aid Society
Fires railway to reach the Missouri river Hannibal line
The Hannibal road, incorporated in 1847, began through trains on February 1 after delays, reaching the Missouri River.
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Missouri River
Hannibal Road
Hair Trends End of the Second Century Mentioned
The article notes both men and women curling or frizzing their hair with trons toward the era’s close, reflecting period fashion influences and stylistic choices.
Unusual Shapes Highlight Satinwood in Furniture Show
A furniture expo features unusual arc shaped chairs and large groups built from extra chairs. Manufacturers develop color schemes for living rooms to ease dealer and customer decisions. Educational director A F P Johnson says buyers see more honest artistry and excellent craftsmanship than in decades.
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A. F P. Johnson
Cardinals to meet Collegians in midweek basketball clash
Coach George Freshwaters said the Washington junior college Cardinals will face the Y Collegians Wednesday night at the high school gym. The two teams met once with the Cardinals winning and both sides expect a hard, no quarter contest.
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George Freshwaters
Washington Junior College
Cardinals
Henry Little
Collegians
Foy
Iowa City
Racines
Little
Demons
Muscatine
Burlington Narrowly Sticks It To Muscatine Rival 20 to 19
In a tight Friday night clash the Burlington squad edged Muscatine 20 to 19 on the road, shaking a close game with a late stand and decisive defense.
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Muscatine
Burlington
Ainsworth Beats Crawfordsville on First and Second Teams
Ruth Norris reports Ainsworth defeats Crawfordsville with strong performances from both the first and second teams. Key players anchor the win as the team clinches control early and maintains lead throughout the game. Crawfordsville battles back but cannot overturn the deficit.
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Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Sharpe
Edmondson
Norris
Darrow
Cline
Gene O
Koehler
Davis
Angie
Avon
Mitchell
Rich
Jones
Whiting
Blankenhorn
Edmondeon
Anal
Helium Cylinder Density Surprises Air Weight Theory
A note explains that helium is lighter than air by about one seventh its weight in open air. When compressed into a steel cylinder, the gas becomes so dense it weighs 17 times air and loses buoyant “fling” power.
Birthday greetings for local Three-Quarter Century club members
John Gerdes of Washington rt 3 turns 75 as does Mrs A J Rankin who is 78 and Mrs Mary Eyestone. Mrs Nora Ebner 420 South Second St observes a birthday. Gertrude Beatty of Brighton, Davenport, also has a birthday today. Adrienne Wanerus and Mirtha Reister celebrate as well. Mrs J W Campbell joins the club from her son in law and daughter’s home. Mrs Warren Carris of Valley and Miss Mable Livingaston also marked birthdays.
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John Gerdes
Washington Rt 3
Journal
Gerdes
A. J. Rankin
Mary Eyestone
Nora Ebner
South Second St
Gertrude Beatty
Brighton
Davenport
J. W. Campbell
Harry Maxwell
Jt. 1
Founded Histiography The Italians Petrarch and Buccacio
The text credits Italians Petrarch and Buccacio as the fathers of modern historiography, asserting their foundational role in shaping historical writing.
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Petrarch
Buccacio
Pilsudski Buried in Cracow Cathedral
The body of Marshal Josef Pilsudski was laid to rest in the cathedral beside the royal castle at Cracow, signaling a solemn state ceremony. The funeral drew officials and mourners paying respects to the Polish leader who shaped the country’s path.
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Pilsudski
Voland
Josef Pilsudski
Cracow
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