Local visits and health updates from Crawfords Ville
Mrs C A Lowe of Crawfords Ville spent yesterday here. Dr H Holcomb of West ChesIter who has been ill the past two ma is reported as being much better. Mrs Holcomb staying with her mother Myra M J Orr who had a light stroke and is reported as much better. Mr and Mrs FE L Arthur returned to their home in Des Moines after a short visit with their son Robert Arthur and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Holcomb
West Chesiter
FE. L. Arthur
Des Moines
Robert Arthur
Standard Oil reps meet in Des Moines for sales plans
Des Moines hosts a gathering of Standard Oil representatives and a Standard agent Mr Crawford of Winfield. They attend a Victory dinner at Hotel Fort Des Moines and a Green Colonial heating conference in Burlington, with talks on salesmanship and territory performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Raymond Gross
Standard Oil
Don W. Dyson
Standard
Des Moines
Ivan Norton
Burlington
Rton
Green Colonial
Green Colonial Company of
Ruth Nichol Addresses Aid Group on Ethiopia
Ruth Nichol spoke to about fifty members of the United Presbyterian Ladies Aid on Women and Girls in Ethiopia. She described a visit to a native Ethiopian home, noting conservative, hospitable women and shy girls eager to learn sewing. Nichol cited high infant mortality but praised efforts to improve girls' lives and spread God’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Ruth Nicho
Ethiopia
Miss Nichol
Nichol
P. FP. Whistler
Hevo
George Fudiger
Ra. R. L. Livingston
Rusta
Rudiger
Mra
L. Livingston
Hospital Notice Highlights Dismissal and Minor Operation
The Hospital C F Adams in Wellman reports discharge of THE HOSPITAL C F Adams yesterday while Mrs BE A Ralston underwent a minor operation this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Adams
Wellman
BE. A. Ralston
Cards Triumph Over Bloomfield in High-Scoring Duel
Washington's junior college Cardinals crushed Bloomfield 41 to 34 while illness crippled the high school five. Gerald Wagner led the Bloomfield game with 25 points, and Ronald Keiper added 18 in the college contest as Fort Madison dominated early and held on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cardinals
Bloomfield Junior College
Vernons
Fort Madison
Gerald Wagner
Wagner
Ronald Keiper
IL Ceodeteen
de Kalb
Parsons Cardinals
Cardinal-Bloomfield
Bloomfield
Litthe Marvin Gingerich
Keiper
Tre Mangold
Chuck T
Carstensen Coe
Thrapp
Herron E
Watson
Finker
Gingerich
Anderson
A Jones
Pettit
Oakes & Ete
Pow
Mdendemen
Ooo
DeKalb
Parsons
Maid-rites Face Cedar Rapids Team Next Monday
Washingtons Maid-rites, noted for steady improvement, schedule a high profile game Monday night against Cedar Rapids based Iowa Power & Electric, one of eastern Iowas strongest teams. The Maid-rites plan a busy schedule with Wilton and Cardinals games later in the week and free admission for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maid-rites
Iowa Power & Electric Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Maid Rites
Wilton
Asd
Wellman Remains Undefeated in Ke-Wash Play
Wellman stays unbeaten in the Ke-Wash high school league with a 34-18 win over West Chester at Wellman. Lewis scored 14 points and Mvoothart added 11 as Wellman led 19-10 at halftime and held West Chester to 3 points in the second half. Kalona sits second after a 38-25 victory over Keota, 16-12 at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Ke-Wash
West Chester
Lewis
Mvoothart
Kalona
Keota
Keokuk Triumphs In Close Little Six Clash At Fairfield
Keokuk defeated Fairfield 31 to 29 as Inman scored the winning field goal under a minute left. Muscatine remained undefeated by routing Mt Pleasant 31 to 15, and Ottumwa beat Burlington 21 to 14 after trailing 9 to 7 in the first half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Fairfield
Inman
Muscatine
Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Burlington
Althogh Burlington
Many Happy Returns Birthday Party Celebrations
Mrs. Mary Eyestone a Three Quarter Century club member Mrs. Nora Ebner Mrs. Warren Carris of Valley Paul Snaken berg of Washington and Leland Sheetz of Tyrone celebrate birthdays. Families gathered at Ben Harrison home for a birthday party noting several January birthdays. Mable Livingston Bilder provided treats on her own birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eyestone
Nora Ebner
Warren Carris
Valley
Paul Snakenberg
Washington
Leland Sheetz
Tyrone
Ben Harrison
Milford McCreedy
Kilmer Steele
John Krota
Harrison
Mable Livingston Bilder
Anniversary notices and birthday listings from Valley area
Sunday couples Mr and Mrs William James of Washington celebrate fifty two years of marriage. January 14 marks the anniversaries of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson. Birthdays listed include Mrs 8 J Boyd Mrs John Kraig Highland Mrs Charles Churchill Valley correspondent James Chaloupa Kalona Mrs John Lasek South Highland Mrs Harry Sizzer John Westphal Margery Anne Cherryholmes Crawfordsville and Thomas Hugh DeVarman of Olds turning four. Herman Doran son of Mr and Mrs Charles Doran reaches thirteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James
Washington
Herman Doran
Charles Doran
Missionary Group Hears Ruth Nighel
The Young Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met Thursday evening in Helen’s home to hear Ruth Nighel speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nighel
The
Young Women's Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian Church
Local Golden Gloves expected 60 to 75 entrants
Washington organizers announced a 60 to 75 boxer field for the Golden Gloves tourney at the new armory January 18 and 19. Ottumwa and Fairfield region athletes are heavily represented with Iowa City competitors and several University of Iowa boxing figures, including Couppee and Martin, anticipated among the entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Haney
New Armory
Ottumwa
Haney
Fairfield
Iowa City
Columbus Junction
Kalona
Washington
Couppee
Martin
The
University
Iowa City Cavalry
al Couppee
Iowa
Richard Martin
Tom Martin
Alex Fidler
Cedar Rapids
Middle West
Bill Green
Bill Dieh
Bruno Andruska
Erwin Prasse
Nile Kinnick
Adams Couple Feted Before Move to Ainsworth
Mr and Mrs J E Adams honored at a farewell dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W E Frame. A cooperative chicken dinner for 24 neighbors preceded gifts of an electric pad and a white cycalmen plant. Adams, born on the family homestead, will leave the neighborhood for their new home in Ainsworth at the start of March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Frame
J. E. Adams
Ainsworth
W. C. Richards
F. M. Smith
Robert
Dale Cole
Richard
Douglas
Harry Pearson
John Frame
Mr. Adams
Adams Homestead
Dinner Honoring Newlyweds and Parents on Te Boekhorst Anniversary
A dinner for twenty guests was hosted at the Kalona home of Mr and Mrs Frank Pribyl honoring their son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Wilbur Pribyl and the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Jo Te Boekhorst. The pink and blue decorated table featured a wedding cake with a miniature bride and groom. Mrs John Hayek Fort Dodge Mrs Jo Kolosick and Anna Kolosick served the meal. Relatives and friends then greeted the couple after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pribyl
Kalona
Wibur Pribyl
Jo Te Boekhorst
John Hayek
Fort Dodge
Jo Kolosick
Anna Kolosick
Ehaii
Missionary Ruth Nichol Talks on Ethiopia at Church Meeting
The meeting followed a prayer service with Ruth Nichol giving a talk on Ethiopia. She shared curios from the country where she serves as a missionary. Refreshments were served after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flolden
Ruth Nichol
Ethiopia
Miss Nichol
Mary E Davis Weds Don F Oldt in Iowa City Ceremony
Mary Eloise Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs C D Davis and Don F Oldt son of Mr and Mrs H K B Oldt were married yesterday afternoon at the Baptist student center in Iowa City. Rev Elmer E Dierks officiated in a candlelight single ring service. The bride’s sister Mrs Lloyd Curtis and husband attended. The couple will live in Wyman where Oldt runs a grocery with his father. They are Wyman high school graduates and Oldt studied at Iowa Wesleyan for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Mary Eloise Davis
C. D. Davis
Don F. Oldt
H. KB. Oldt
Wymtan
Baptist Student Center
Iowa City
Elmer E. Dierks
Aptist
Lloyd Curtis
The
Wyman High School
Mr. Oldt
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
Surprise birthday party for Herman Doran
Herman Doran, who will observe his thirteenth birthday Sunday, was surprised by twenty children at his home last night. They enjoyed a bobsled ride, then played games with prizes for Celia Campbell Peggy Waggoner and Carl Little. Refreshments and a large hickory nut cake followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Doran
Doran
Celia Campbell
Peggy Waggoner
Carl Little
Herman
Club Hosts Jolly Seven at Potluck Supper Night
Mr and Mrs Fred Spangler welcomed the Jolly Seven guests to a pot luck supper in their home. After a tasty meal the group enjoyed games and cards. They scheduled a gathering with Mr and Mrs Glad Mast in two weeks to celebrate three birthdays and one wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Spangler
Jolly Seven
Glad Mast
Group Entertained at Paul Bell Home
Mr and Mrs Paul Bell hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Miller and children Mr and Mrs Jesse Moore Mrs Clark Wagner Thelma Benson Helen Wells Carol Benson Jerimane Semidht John and Wayne Wagner Russell and Everette Devison Raymond and Derald Edwards Robert Petratz Alfred Stalder and George Fetes The hosts served refreshments after an evening of ecards and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bel
Paul, Jr
Harry Miller
Jesse Moore
Clark Wagner
Thelma Benson
Helen Wells
Carol Benson
Jerimane Semidht
John
Wayne Wagner
Russell and
Everette Devison
Raymond and
Derald Edwards
Robert Petratz
Alfred Stalder
George Fetes
Po. K. of A. Special Meeting Notice
Knights of Pythias announces a special meeting on Monday January 15 with refreshments. Baker and C. C. 78313 note expected large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of
Ieo. Baker
C. C
Fourth Annual Carving Dinner Hosts Roman Themed Feast
Richard McCleery hosted a Roman dinner party at his home for eighteen guests. Invitations arrived in multiple languages and Latin. guests wore togas and laurel wreaths. A slave procession served a seven course feast ending with a three-foot ice cream Coliseum and dessert before a cards session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McCleery
Caesar
Dickie McCleery
Douglas Morrison
Ira Worrison
Don Benblossom
Leland Morrison
Coliseum
Rome
Mrs Stanley Baird Elected President of Walnut Women
The Walnut Woman's Club held officer elections with Mrs. Stanley Baird chosen president and Mrs. Ralph Chorpening as vice president. Other officers named were Mrs. Kipward Miller secretary treasurer and Mrs. Carl Nelson reporter. Members discussed home canned meat and meal ideas then enjoyed refreshments. The annual club dinner is set for February 22 at Mrs. Leslie McFarland's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Woman's Club
Charles Probst
Stanley Baird
Ralph Chorpening
Kipward Miller
Carl Nelson
Leslie Gates
Lyle Wilson
Martin Wilson
Glenn Dutbar
Leslie McFarland
Neighbors Honor McConnell Family at Sendoff Party
Friday evening hosts Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hering honored the Harry McConnell family who plan to move to a farm near Washington in spring. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. McConnell and son Harold, and many neighbors. Music by Elmer Mason and Martin Westen accompanied fruit salad cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hering
Harry McConnell
Washington
Elmer Mason
Martin Westen
Mrs. Mason
Margaret
Harold
Lee Hesseltine
Howard Witting
Glen Pratt
Walter Westen
Sam ,Wittmer and
Dwight
Samuel
Fred Hisele
Lee
Clyde
Unit Meetings of Methodist Ladies Aid Report
Sunday gatherings of Methodist Ladies Aid units shared devotionals and programs across eight groups. Attendance varied with illness, but featured readings from John, poems, plays, and a church supper. Community calls, collections, and rummage sale plans highlighted the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid
Plan Silver Tea at West Chester
The West Chester W. C. T. A. will host a quarterly silver tea at Mrs. Fred Bauer's home Tuesday at 2 p m. Merle McDowe and Lloyd Bauer will give discussions on timely topics. Ladies are invited and men are encouraged to attend. The meeting starts promptly at two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Fred Bauer
Merle McDowe
Lloyd Bauer
Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Activity Notices
Notices for the social calendar list events through the week including Presbyterian Vigilant class potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. at Harry Ramseyer’s home and Bible department at 2:30 p.m. Readings include drama department at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Harold Johnson and Mar Landau as co-hostess. Tuesday covers auxiliary activities and a Pythian Sisters meeting at K.P. hall. Wednesday features Harmony club and a cooperative dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Harry Ramseyer
George Clappe
West Washington Street
Harold Johnson
Mar Landau
T. A. Flenne
Willian Shannon
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Harmony Club
James Brooks
John Wheelan
Masonic Lodges Install Officers in Riverside
In Riverside on January 13 the Victoria Lodges of Masons and Flora Eastern Star installed their officers in the Masonic Hall. Past Master Clair Flynn led the Masons as installing officer with A E Marshall as grand marshal and Rev C C Fitzsimmons as grand chaplain. The Eastern Star installation followed with Helen Tener as worthy patron and Claude Flynn as worthy patron among others. An Oyster supper concluded the event hosted by a Kitchen Committee including Clair Flynn and Joe Chihak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Victoria Lots
Masons
Masonic Hall
Clair B. Flynn
A. E. Marshall Wwe
CC. & Fitzsimmons
A. ER. Cummings
J. Omer Younkin
Albert Noor
A. H. Younkis
Frev
CC. R. Fitzsimmons
Elmer Koenig
G. A. White
Clair BB
Flyne
Joe Chihak
William Sine Tyler
Fastern Star
Mase Ic
Iowa City
Memler
Hinehal
Smith
Albert Novy
Order of the Eastern Star
Mise Helen Tener
Claude Flynn
Carl Craig
tHatron
Albert Navy
Ptron
Eunice Craig
L. R. Bates
C. & Fitzsimmons
John W. Tener
William Sime
Hubert E. Doud
Ada
Clair Flynn
Ruth
C. B Fitzsimmons
Esther
A. KR. Cummings
Martha
Birdie Godlove
Elveta
Orcher
Sentinel
Clair B Klyan
Elmer Koesig
Keith Norton Ill With Flu At Parental Home
Keith Norton has been ill with the flu during the past week at his father Ivan Norton's residence. This family note records his illness and current location for local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Norton
Ivan Norton
Club unit meetings plus charity call on ill member
Nine members and one guest attended Unit 91 at Mrs Lyle Wilcox’s home for a business meeting then a call on ill Mrs Art Rathmel. Unit 10 hosted by Mrs Arthur Durst with singing, piano, Bible reading, Lord’s prayer, and needlework after a brief business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Steele
Unit 91
Lyle Wilcox
Art Rathmel
Arthur Durst
Unit 10
Job. Quinn
Homer Jarrard
H. 8
Tool
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Florida
Wolf Floral CO
C. A. Lowe
Crawfords Ville
Reister Bros
Presbyterian Church
Helen Thompson
Cent
Har- Johnson
Harry Simpson
M. J. Cruise
Clarice Meek
Joseph Jones
Don Darbyshire Opa
Crawfordaville
U. P
Chuck
GC. V. Crull
Demons
FT. Mad
ISON
Miss Lewis
Dea
Wenon
Little Devils
Bob Lewis
Frank Dea
Wagher
Arlo Kurbam
Barham
Arlo
Madison
Warner
C.cucune
Peewee
Dauner
Eer
Nesna
O'Malley
Zimmerman
Marshall
Shepherd
Lowe
Prebyl
Voorhees
Faulkner
Lloyd Nelson
Thomas Hugh DeVarman
Olds
Iiadntieti Inet
Mary E. Davis
Don I. Oldt
Mirs
Paul Bell
Ronan
Turkey
Walnut Women
Methodist Church
Otha Huber
Unit 1
L. E. Travis
Ed Sorrell
Unit 2
Owen Grecian
Bastian den Hartog
Orie Turner
Ward McCutcheon
J. D. Dayton
St. John
Ruth Flood
Washington High School
Junior College
Billy Brad
Mercer
Unit 4
W. H. Smart
Frank Parrish
Kuina Long
W. L. Alcorn
Pp. L. Etter
A. W
Cecil Replogle
Georgeanne Muaiker
White
Marry Sizer
Frank Longwell
Hemming Ten Owels
Clow
Unit
N. M. Speidel
Bikleen
Kh. M. Wellemeyer
J. L. Brookhart
H. M. Dodder
Sieu
H. B. Schneider
A. L. Nelson
William Sitler
L. M. Robertson
C. Phil Weldin
Pinlang and the
Arthur Reade
Nick Roth
Oakley Hayne
Richard Johnson
Unit 7
Harry Montgomery
Robert Noonan
Paul Thomassen
L. R. Carbee
Matthew
O. E. Bink
D. C. Barrett
Plan
Masonic Lodges
Tnstall
Eastern Star
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