Local notes and social chatter from Burling to Sioux City
Mrs. Glenn Mace and Mrs. Henry Bailey return from Burling with ry Bikien to live with the Baileys. Senator A Claire enroy and wife visit Washington residents enroute to Idaho for winter. Horaks trio will broadcast Saturday noon on KRNT or KSO. Archie Horak, Wilbur Prybil, Raymond Herring. Visitors from Idaho Falls Riverside and Cotter call on Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watkins. Fresh eggs 18c a dozen from W. S. Reister. Cecil N. Swarts and Luella Bannister wed at a Justice of the Peace. Cream specials at several dairies. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Wilson and others travel to Sioux City for charter night at the News Club. Warren to give address, Shannon to participate in investiture ceremony.
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Horaks
KRNT
KSO
Archie Horak
Wilbur Prybil
Raymond Herring
Cecil N. Swarts
Luella Bannister
Winfield
Justice of the Peace
Lytle’s
Bars
East End
South End
Speers, Kurtz
Snyder's Dairy
Lyle Wilson
William Shannon
Lewis Warren
Sioux City
Warren
Ain
News
Shannon
Washington
Various residents take short trips and return home
Mildred Lemley leaves to resume work in Winnetka Illinois after a week visiting her father Charles Lemley. Annie E Case goes to Blackwell Oklahoma to visit Prof Ralph Case for several weeks. Eva Crawford visits sister Pearl Gardner and family in Ainsworth. Dorothy Chance learns of cousin Paul Chance in Funtington Park and brother Donald Chance in Los Angeles who is seriously ill with meningitis and quarantined. Rollie Optenberg and others return from an eight day eastern trip celebrating his fifteenth wedding anniversary. Flora Dodds recovers from an appendectomy in Washington County Hospital and may work a few hours weekly. Washington shoppers included Joe Tobin Herold Clegg Daisy Huber and R W Howell.
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Mildred Lemley
Winnetka, Ill
Chicago
Charles Lemley
Annie E. Case
Prof
Ralph Case
Blackwell, Oklo
Dorothy Chance
Paul Chance
Funtington Park
Calif
Donald Chance
Los Angeles
Joshua Chance
Argonia
Kans
Los Angeles General Hospital
Flora Dodds
Washington County Hospital
Washington
Joe Tobin
Herold Clegg
Ainsworth
Daisy Huber
R. W. Howell
Crawfordsville
Autographs Hobbyist Moorhead’s Notable Signatures
Special agent Frank Moorhead, Iowa’s governor’s investigator, built a vast autograph collection. He once owned 25,000 autographs and paid high sums for rare signatures, including 43 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. He recalls Button Gwinnett of Georgia as among the most valuable, noting Gwinnett died soon after signing.
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Des Moines
Frank Moorhead
Moorhead
Nelson G. Kraschel
Moorhead Sald
Button Gynette
Georgia
United States
Charles P. Jenkins
Philadelphia
Pampus Clown Back Home After World Tour
Clinton Iowa Jan 14 Felix Adler billed as the world’s funniest clown returns home from Florida and Ringling Brothers winter quarters after 25 years with the circus He previously drew attention in a radio show with his pig Barbara whose squeal triggered a blown control fuse Adler is an honorary fireman in Oklahoma City a policeman in Morrisburg Pa and a sheriff in New York state.
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Clinton
Towa
Frank
Felix) Adler
Felix
Florida
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Barbara
Adler
Oklahoma City
Morrisburg
New York State
Easy for Coeds Now at Grinnell College
Mrs. T. J. Nell, Grinnell College’s oldest living graduate, says today’s coeds have it easy compared with the 1880s. She notes that monthly etiquette meetings, weekly confessional sessions before the lady principal, and prayer gatherings have replaced harsher routines of the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Iowa
T. J. Nell
Grinnell College
Centerville Plays Cards Here Tonight
Washington high school Demons suffered a 43 to 33 defeat at Mt. Pleasant, their best conference showing this season but outscored in the late periods. Custer with 12 led Mt. Pleasant, while Daniels dropped 22 for the Panthers. Washington’s next game is at Keokuk. Washington reserves beat Mt. Pleasant reserves.
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Mt. Pleasant
Washington High — School Demons
Demons
Panthers
Washington
Custer
Mt. Peasant
Daniels
Keokuk
Swensiedan
Ceuuk
Wee Anderson
Trotman
Coun
A Stewart
Cee Witte
Ey Snyder
Watson
Finke
Washington High School
Fred Maasdam
Myron White
Bob Anderson
Wayland State bank elects same officers and directors
At the Wayland State Bank annual meeting on Tuesday afternoon the same officers were re elected for the coming year. President Dr J R McKirahan Vice President A B Magdefrau Cashier Mevin Roth Assi Cashier A A Jackson Nookkeeper Irene Roth Directors J R Mekhirahan A B Magdefrau Sam Bergh Menno Freyenberger J G Winger J R Wenger Otto Frey J W Witting Melvin Roth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Wayland State Bank
J. R. McKirahan
A. B. Magdefrau
Mevin Roth
Assi
A. A. Jackson
Irene Roth
J. R. Mekhirahan
Sam Bergh
Menno Freyenberger
J. G. Winger
J. R. Wenger
Otto Frey
J. W. Witting
Melvin Roth
South Highland Socials Note Regular Neighbors Visits
Jan 14 report shows Mr and Mrs Melo Lasek and children plus Jake and Reemicius Kiottnerus visiting Charles Brown in Fredonia. Richard Javel and Mrs Robert Ballard visited John Lasek. Richard Wavel aided Melo Havel with summer chores. Richard Havel and sons called at the Lasek home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melo Lasek
South Highland
Jake
Reemicius Kiottnerus
Charles Brown
Fredonia
Richard Javel
Robert Ballard
John Lasek
Richard Wavel
Melo Havel
Richard Havel
Expect Large Attendance at Big Mat Show
One of the season’s biggest crowds is expected at city hall Saturday night for a wrestling card featuring Jimmy Bear versus Rev. Jack Atkinson of Texas. Bear, lighter by 20 to 30 pounds, faces a foe once rumored to be a preacher despite unproven ring conduct. Tony Chong and Gordon Schaeffer also box in one match, with Marvin Buckwalter of Washington set to wrestle Ali Hassan in the opener, Hassan famed for the Arabian snake hold and quick returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Jimmy Bear
Jack Atkinson
Texas
Bear
Tony Chong
Gordon Schaeffer
Marvin Buckwalter
Washington
Ali Hassen
Double Header Again On Monday at YMCA Court
A two game program is planned for next Monday night at the YMCA court with Washington Maid-Rite facing Fairfield IGA out fit and Washington Whites meeting Ainsworth. Maid-Rites feature former Parsons College and Fairfield high stars, Stones among them, while Ainsworth brings McFarland, a top county player. Times were not fixed but Maid-Rites were set for eight o'clock and Whites Ainsworth likely to start earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairfield Iga
Parsons College
Fairfield High School
Washington Whites
Ainsworth
McFarland
Ainsworth High School
Maid-Rites
Louisa County Basketball Tourney Pairings Set
Columbus Junction announces the Louisa county high school tournament pairings for Feb 10 11 and 12. First round matchups include Wyman vs Morning Sun, Columbus Junction vs Wapello, Grandview vs Letts, with Cotter receiving a bye. Three games are scheduled for Thursday evening.
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Columbus Junction
Wyman
Morning Sun
Wapello
Grandview
Letts
Cotter
Louisa County National Bank Holds Annual Stockholders Meet
Columbus Junction Iowa January 13 The Louisa County National Bank held its annual stockholders meeting with re election of directors J D Buser J C Richie F W Coffin C B Daugherty Rowland Rees and officers J D Buser as president J C Richie as vice president J E Henson as cashier F C Spaeth as assistant cashier The presbytery meeting in Iowa City was attended by Nev R N Chord pastor and others The community notes include visitors and social events in local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Louisa County National Bank
J. D. Buser
J. C. Richie
F. W. Coffin
C. B. Daugherty
Rowland Rees
J C. Richie
J. E. Henson
F. C. Spaethe
R. N. Chord
The
Presbyterian Church
Ida Howell
Nevada Atcheson
G. N. Duncan
Iowa City
Edith Stiers
Pharr
Tex
Harold McCormac
S. H. Wykert
Howard Wykert
Stanley Lantz
Patricia
Merrimac Social Visit Noted in Wayland Call
Mr. and Mrs. Al Farmer of Wayland visited the Roy Duttweller home in Merrimac on a Wednesday afternoon in January, sharing a cordial call and greetings with Mrs Carl Amrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Amrine
Merrimac
al Farmer
Wayland
Roy Duttweller
Washington Cardinals Face Centerville In Tough Junior College Showdown
Washington junior college Cardinals clash with Centerville at the high school gym in a Southeastern Iowa clash. Coach George Freshwaters lists uncertain starting five with Gene Tucker nursing a foot injury, while Griffith and Bishop push for bigger roles. Centerville seeks revenge after an earlier loss and is noted for variable scoring both up and down, with Pemble of Burlington refereeing a 7 30 start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Iowa
Centerville
George Freshwaters
Gene Tucker
Maquoketa
Griffith
Bishop
Freshwaters
Albia
Washington
Pemble
Burlington
Iowa Sophomore Dan Sherman Signs with White Sox
Iowa City January report states Dan Sherman a Hawkeye sophomore outfield prospect has signed with the Chicago White Sox and will join the Dallas club of the Texas League. Sherman previously earned a numeral on the Hawkeye freshman squad. he is the third Iowa player to leave school recently following Harold Manders and Gene Hinrichs who signed with the Detroit Tigers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Dan Sherman
University of Iowa
Chicago White Sox
Dallas
Sherman
Hawkeye
Iowa
Harold Manders
Adel
Bob Feller
Gene Hinrichs
Rockwell City
Detroit Tigers
Tests on Balls Stir Washington Home-Run Debate
The U S Bureau of Standards will test home-run merits of dead ball and rabbit ball under Dr H L Dryden. A home-run hitting machine will be built to mimic the mechanical golf ball hitter. Clark Griffith, president of the Washington Nationals, supports the government's decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S. Bureau of Standards
H. L. Dryden
Mechanics and Sound Division
Clark Griffith
Washington Nationals
Mrs. Jay Brewer Hosts IX Club Bridge Meet
Mrs. Jay Brewer hosted the IX Club at her home with all members present. Two tables of bridge produced Mrs. Frank Casey as high score winner and Mrs. Howard McBride as second. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Brewer and her sister Mrs. Adolph Larson. Next meeting, in three weeks, will be hosted by Mrs. Harvey Meek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Brewer
Frank Casey
Howard McBride
Brewer
Adolph Larson
Harvey Meek
Walnut Woman's Club Elects Lyle Wilson President
Mrs Lyle Wilson was chosen president of the Walnut Woman's club at a meeting held yesterday at the home of Mrs Charles McKay. Eleven members attended along with three guests Mrs Bryan Nicholson and daughter Margaret and Mrs Harold McFarland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Woman's Club
Lyle Wilson
Stanley Baird
Earl Sherman
Glenn Dunbar
Charles McKay
Bryan Nicholson
Margaret
Harold McFarland
Local Residents Attend Family Gatherings and Chores
Roy Gshelmans and Glen Shafers helped butcher Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wolfe and children visiting Friday evening with Lester Kients. Boyd Lantz shredded corn Wednesday and Doss Van Winkel shredded Saturday. The Boeses and Brannon families aided Elmer Reschleys Friday. Ralph Manns visited John Mann's home Sunday. Floyd Shoemaker and his sons from Burlington spent Sunday afternoon with Aunt Ida Shuppy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gshelmans
Glen Shafers
Henry Wolfe
Lester Kientzs
Boyd Lantz
Doss van Winkhe
Arris Boese
Will Brannon
Elmer Reschleys
Ralph Mann
John Mann
Floyd Shoemaker
Mrs. Ross Pence Hosts Lexington Circle Meeting
Lexington Circle met with Mrs. Ross Pence on Wednesday in a pot luck dinner attended by twenty one women. They knotted two wool comforters quilted and embroidered for the hostess. Guests included Mrs. Richard Durian Mrs. Ira Huber Mrs. Jim Herr Mrs. Carl Herr Mrs. Ihrig Mrs. Phil George from Keola and Mrs. Roy Downs Mrs. Kurtz and Mrs. Bowers from Washington. The Pence family will move to a new home near Washington. The next Circle meeting will be with Mrs. Howard Gardner January 26.
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Lexington
Lexington Circle
Ross Pence
Richard Durian
Ira Huber
Jim Herr
Carl. Herr
Ihrig
Wellman
Phil George
Keola
Washington
Roy Downs
Kurtz
Bowers
Pence
Howard Gardner
Rook and Bridge Club Socials in Kalona
In Kalona on Monday Mrs. Sam Yoder hosted the A. B. Co. rook club with two tables of play and Helen Peterseim winning high score. Hochstetler home held a 6 30 pot luck bridge gathering with three tables of bridge and guests Mr. and Mrs. N. V. Beck. Mrs. Dunlap and Glee visited Mrs. Cal Williamson to celebrate her 90th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. V. Beck
Dunlap
Glee
Mrs Voorhees Named Leader of Centennial PTA
Mrs Carl G Voorhees was introduced as the new Centennial PTA leader at a Wednesday school meeting to finish the year. Mrs Ralph J Moothart announced Mrs Roy Crossett’s resignation, with the meeting opening by Mrs Crossett and minutes by Mrs Victor Masson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl G. Voorhees
Centennial P. T. A
Ralph J. Moothart
Roy Crossett
Crossett
Victor Masson
Ralph Kleese
Ruth Stewart
Lutheran Ladies Purchase Church Altar Vestments
The Trinity Lutheran Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. C. Harry Anderson's home with ten members and one guest. Pastor Rev. Theodore C. Metbohm led devotions on streamlined gospel tracts, urging broad distribution. The altar committee, led by Mrs. Glenn C. Yoder, reported linen for vestments and plans to buy a damask altar hanging. The group set plans for hosting a Sunday school teachers' institute after Easter. refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
C. Harry Anderson
Theodore C. Metbohm
Glenn C. Yoder
Elmer Guenther
Aid
Fleur-de-Lis Club Hosts Contests and Refreshments
Mrs Floyd Letts and Mrs Grove Letts organized entertainment for thirteen Fleur-de-Lis members at Mrs Mike Flynn's home. Guessing contests sparked laughter as the afternoon concluded with one course of refreshments. Officers will be elected at the February 10 meeting at Mrs George Foster's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Letts
Grove Letts
Fleur-de- Lis
Mike Flynn
Officers Installed in Eastern Star Chapter 98 for 1988
In the Masonic Temple last evening Chapter 98 of the Order of Eastern Star installed its officers for 1988 led by Nellie Dodder as worthy matron and H G McBride as worthy patron. Installing officers included Mrs Harvey Meek and Myrtle Neiswanger with a long list of committees announced for relief, finance, education, instruction, flowers, cards, kitchen, music, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Nellie Dodder
H. G. McBride
Marguerite Reister
Ernest Salladay
Belle Rice
Ed Squire
Paul Snakenberg
Lloyd Foster
Wisie Long
O. E. Schmitt
Will Hemmings
Victor Blattner
Adah
T. A. Flenner
Ruth
Don Maxwell
Esther
C. FE. Negus
Martha
H. M. Dodder
Electa
Bob Risk
Sentinel
Harvey Meek
Worthy
Myrtle Neiswanger
Marshal
Marie Jackson
Earl Bickford
Arthur Yard
Relief and Board of Trustees
Bob Rick
William T. Carson
Ted Crone
Charity
Myrtle Neiswangey
Edna Witting
C. G. Schmoeller
Ruth Lemley
G. W. Manussier
Lauder Kennedy
George McDaryel
Fred Bey
Grace Brown
Roy Means
Floyd Roe
William Mohland
J. White
Lloyd
Max Marble
G. W. Manassier
W. T. Carson
Mrs Sherm Crone Hosts Poinsettia Club Social
Mrs Sherm Crone welcomed seven Poinsettia Club members to her home for a Thursday needlework afternoon. The group sat at a single table with a central candelabra and pink and green candle decor. A letter from a member dated about seventeen years earlier was read during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poinsettia Club
Sherm Crone
Funeral Service for William N. McCarty Held Today
Funeral services for William N. McCarty were held this morning at the L. A. Jones Funeral Home. Reverend I Fredmund of the Baptist church officiated as pallbearers were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. McCarty
William N. McCarty
L. A. Jones
I. Fredmund
The
Baptist Church
Covers for Twenty in Department of Public Affairs
The Fortnightly Club Public Affairs group met after a 1 PM luncheon at North Side cafe. Twenty covers were laid with two guests Carolyn Mamilton and Mrs Boyd Berdeo replacing two absent members. Hostesses were Mrs C W McLainhlin and Mrs Orville Elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Affairs Department
North Side
Carolyn Mamilton
Boyd Berdeo
C. W. McLanehklin
Orville Elder
McLanehlin
Roleall
Leslie Gates
New York City
Bos. Nito’e Vy
Gates
Rainbow Girls and DeMolays Public Installation
Rainbow Girls and DeMolays will hold a public installation of newly elected officers Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. Masons and Eastern Star urged to attend. Rainbow Girls will perform candlelight service. Margery Means to be installed as worthy advisor and Ezra Smith as master counselor. Burial was in Ele Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Ste
Margery Means
Ezra Smith
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