Washington Demons Eye Victory in Burlington Showdown
Washington faces Burlington tonight in a key Little Six contest. Coach A H Seidler plans Dale White and Wayne Marshall at forwards with Bob Noonan at center and Jack Pauls and Bill Kelsey at guard as the Demons seek their first strong league win after a rough start this season.
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Zsurington
Washington A
Washington
Little Six
Mt. Pleasant
Demons
Burlington
Fort Madison
A. H. Seidler
Dale White
Wayne Marshall
Bob Noonan
Jack Pauls
Bill Kelsey
Wayne Fratt
Joe Sweet
Leland Schmitt
Dick Yacha
Jim Holbert
Bob Livingston
Local returns and assignments noted in Knox County
Don C. Davis and wife arrive in Knoxville Tennessee to take a TVA hydraulics engineer post. Ed E. Simmering starts as Sturgeon's new clerk. Mrs Cliford Parham and son Roger visit from Oakland Iowa for Mrs Parham's sister Lloyd Foster's Eastern Star installation. Other notes include auto license reminder from Treasurer W E Howell, Duane C Griggs discharged at Fort Leavenworth, family updates on Griggs and Snider, birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Nordyke, visits from Jean Coffey, Walter Lance's Navy discharge, George Reed medical visit in Iowa City, and Votruba's San Francisco return home soon.
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Ed E. Simmering
Sturgeon's
Cliford Parham
Roger
Oakland
Iowa
Lloyd Foster
Art Swift
Parham
Order of Eastern Star
Washington Church League Tonight Presents Four Contests
This afternoon and evening the Washington church league hosts four girls and keys division games at the Y court. At four oclock the Redbirds meet the Wrens and the Hawks face the Eagles. At seven the Wildcats play the Tigers, Panthers meet the Bears, and Army opposes Navy. All signed players are cleared to participate this week due to a eligibility misunderstanding.
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Redbirds
Wrens
Hawks
Eagles
Keys
Wildcats
Tigers
Panthers
Bears
Army
Navy
Colder Weather Forecast In Iowa Tonight
The weather bureau predicts colder conditions tonight for the northeast and north sections of the state with light snow possible tomorrow. Temperatures ranged from 19 in Spencer to a high of 45 at Lamont as mild spell ends.
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Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Lamont
Spencer
Lone Tree Team Beats Y in 38 30 Win
Lone Tree defeated the Washington Y basketball team last night with a 38 to 30 victory in a well played contest. Box score details follow.
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Lone Tree
Loan Tree
Washington “Y
Burich
L. Bown
T. Brown
Lewis
Gaeta
Washington
Norris
Dunwoody
Tucker
Marshall
Herron
Chamberlain
Cantoni
Whitehead
Prairie Flower Sunday Gatherings Across North Prairie
Jan 17 reports show Arthur Davison and family at John Dill Hulme home birthday party. Joe and Robert Christner back home and both well. Everett and Donald Fleming families plus Clair Neff visited Donald Smith. Luther Christner and Della Christner with Donna spent Sunday at Joe Christner home. Huber family attended church in Washington then visited J A Huber home.
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North Prairie Flower
Arthur Davison Ard
John Dill Hulme
Joe
Robert Christner
Everett Fleming
Donald Fleming
Clair Neff
Donald Smith
Luther Christner
Della Christner
Donna
Joe Christner
H. L. Huber
Washington
J. A. Huber
Jelly Brush A Kitchen Tool For Jelly Refuse
A new vegetable brush makes removing scum from boiling jelly efficient. The brush picks up refuse easily with no jelly loss. Frequent washing of the brush is advised during the process.
Eastern Stars Install Officers in Formal Ceremony at Temple
Mrs. Lloyd Foster was installed as worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star in a formal ceremony at the Masonic temple with more than 100 attendees and visiting chapters. George Dare was installed as worthy patron while Virginia Hasty Ada Ruth Esther Electa and others received offices. The event featured processional music and a post ceremony social hour with gifts and roses.
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Lloyd Foster
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Victor Blattner
Art Swift
Foster
O. E H. Schmitt
Will Hemmings
Charles Kennedy
Marshall
G. W. Manussier, Jr
Hearings to Be Held in Chicago On Meat Strike
Des Moines reports from January 18 say Iowa swine producers allege the packing plant strike was timed to worsen losses during peak marketing. Rollie Pemberton warns profits may fall in 1946 due to feed shortages costs and ceilings. The association opposes wage hikes beyond cost of living increases.
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Chicago
Des Moines
Iowa Swine Producers Association
Rollie Pemberton
Pemberton
Kline
Ft. Dodge
Fort Dodge
Iowa
CIO Packing House
Tobin Plant
New York
Office of Price Administration
Night club operator given six months jail term
Des Moines, Jan 18. Alphone Bisignano, operator of a leading Des Moines nightclub, was sentenced to six months in Polk county jail and fined 5090 on contempt of court charges. Judge Harry B. Grund held him guilty after a municipal court hearing. The judge alleged Bisignano assaulted and threatened to kill him following a raid warrant for the tavern issued on Dec 15.
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Des Moines
Alphonse
Babe Carnera
Bisignone
Polk County
Harry B. Grund
Bisignano
Grund
CPA predicts 1946 first quarter tire output rise
The civilian production administration estimates 15,000,000 passenger car and motorcycle tires will be produced in Q1 1946, up 30 percent from Q4 1945. Last quarter’s output was about 11,250,000 tires, while truck and bus tires are forecast at 3,500,000 for the current quarter, up from 3,115,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civilian Production Administration
CPA
Discharge from Army Service Aimed For New Year
A short wartime notice states an able discharge from army service is expected in time for the new year. The item notes veterans awaiting release and the timeframe aligns with holiday plans.
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Army
Forest Fires Threaten Forests Beyond Loss of Trees
Forest fires wreck billions of trees and render soil sterile by burning humus and minerals needed for new growth. The fires damage nutrients, hindering replanting and forest recovery.
Grain myths persist about tomb grains sprouting crops
The old tale claims grains taken from ancient tombs germinate when planted. The agriculture department states such grains are nearly carbonized with age and exposure, making them incapable of growing into crops.
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Department of Agriculture
Schachners Mark Golden Wedding With Open House
Mr and Mrs Will Schachner observed their 50th wedding anniversary on Tuesday with an open house at their home three miles southeast of Weitman. About 44 relatives and friends attended and offered anniversary remembrances while refreshments were served by several hosts including Mr and Mrs William Fitermiller and others.
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Will Schachner
Weitman
William Fitermiller
Vera Longwell
Everett Miller
Leonard Sehacinger
Donald
Darlene
Founders Day Observed by Chapter J E O Meeting
Chapter J E O held Founders Day with 28 members and three guests. President Mrs R H McCleery led the business meeting and announced an invited Founders Day lunch February 9 at Blackhawk Hotel Davenport with reservations due January 30.
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P.e.o
J. M. Lloyd
R. H. McCleery
Davenport
Chapter 1
Blackhawk Hotel
McCleery
A. R. Tervent
Palmgren
MacDowald
Eva Denny
Frank L. Wilson
D. P. Livingston
O E S Group Plays Pinochle at Temple
The Order of Eastern Star pinochle circle met at the Masonic temple enjoying games at six tables. Mrs. Guy Cole won high score and Mrs. T A Flenner took low. guests included Mrs. Janes Wooley of Ottumwa and Mrs. Leo Beauchamp. Refreshments were served by the hostess committee.
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Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Guy Cole
T. A. Flenner
Janes Wooley
Ottumwa
Leo Beauchamp
Earl Steele
Ernest Salladay
Clara Godlove
Haskins News Highlights Local Travel and Visits
Mrs. Chas. Spenser and family hosted Washington visitors including Jacquelyn. John Irwin returned from Muscatine after ten days with his mother. The Showalters prepared a trailer trip through the southwest, California coast to Oregon, with Edgar Alfred joining. The Blanchards visited relatives in Washington as W. H. White and family arrived from Iowa City to stay with Mrs. Godlove in Villa Park.
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Haskins
Chas. Spenser
Billy
Jacquelyn
Washington
Leonard Strohm
John Irwin
Muscatine
Glenn Duncan
Barbara
Phylis
Crawfordsville
Bert Dennis
Harry Showalter
Bonnie
Southwest
Arizona
California
Oregon
Mr. Dennis Near Gladwin
Edgar Alfred
Showalter
Delmar Blanchard
Mary Lou
Charles
W. H. White
Iowa City
Clara Godlove
Villa Park
Ill
Glendale social calendar list of events and gatherings
Community notices of meetings and social events across Glendale include church groups, lodge functions, garden clubs, and the W.R.C. and Y.W.C.A. activities. Entries cover cooperative dinners, potluck suppers, roll calls, initiations, and social tours with times, locations, and food contributions.
St Rita Circle January Meeting Minutes Details
The January meeting of St Rita Circle was held at the home of Mrs Wim Kurtz with good attendance. Father Corcoran attended as a guest and plans to raise money from a quilt donated by Mrs Anna Harmeier were discussed.
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St. Rita Circle
Wim. Kurtz
Father Corcoran
Edward Roberts
Anna Harmeier
Fd Lukavsky
Lester Kern
Ray Stalder
Infarmeier
Isadore Houseal
Lukavsky
Edwin Lukavsky
Frank Kos
Card of Thanks from Mrs Laura Matthews
I thank friends and neighbors for the many gifts and cards received on my birthday. Mrs. Laura Matthews expresses gratitude for kind gestures and well wishes from the community.
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Laura Matthews
Mrs Crile Hosts Friendly Circle Dinner Meeting
Nine members of the Friendly Circle club met all day with Mrs Clyde Crile. A cooperative noon dinner preceded a business session led by president Mrs Isaac Kleese. An afternoon amateur program named Mrs Charles Greiner the winner. Next gathering with Mrs Harold Klopfenstein and entertainment by Mrs Frank Kleese and Mrs Lyle Remine.
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Friendly Circle Club
Clyde Crile
Isaac Kleese
Charles Greiner
Harold Klopfenstein
Frank Kleese
Lyle Remine
Kenneth Chalupa Birthday Honoree Surrounded by Family
A Wednesday evening oyster supper at the Glenn Chalupa home honored Kenneth Chalupa on his birthday. Relatives gathered with Mr. and Mrs. James Chalupa Clem Chalupa Arlen Raymond Chalupa Dayle Beverly Dwayne Reynold Greiner Ronnie Inez Schneider Lucille Adeline for the celebration marking four years since all children were together.
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Glenn Chalupa
Kenneth Chalupa
Ainsworth Eastern Star Installs Officers in Dedication Service
Ainsworth Chapter of Eastern Stars held a Wednesday installation at the Masonic hall. Ada Spencer named matron, Princess Baird installing marshal, Ruth Jenkins chaplain, with officers including Madge Morris worthy matron Latimer Davis worthy patron Verona Nordyke associate matron Carl Atkinson associate patron Myrtle Thoma secretary Vera O Connor treasurer Wilma Hunt conductress Gwendolyn Jones associate conductress and others. A dedicatory service preceded the installation with candles lit and a vocal solo by Erma Hanft. The newly installed officers escorted Morris with a flowers aisle and Pearson sang Together.
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Ainsworth
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Ada Spencer
Princess Baird
Ruth Jenkins
Madge Morris
Latimer Davis
Verona Nordyke
Carl Atkinson
Myrtle Thoma
Vera O'Connor
Wilma Hunt
Knight of Pythias Meeting at K P Hall
Knight of Pythias announces Monday evening meeting at 8 o clock in the K P hall. A class of 16 for the rank of page will be formed with visiting lodge officers present. Refreshments. Harold Wehr, Cc, 28815.
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Knight of
Fires Costly Toll of Last Year Worldwide
The year saw about 650000 fires causing roughly 10000 deaths and property losses near 450 million dollars. Fire departments faced extensive damage assessments and communities reevaluated safety standards to reduce future incidents.
Birthday and Anniversary Notices for Local Residents
Sir Set Sir Set HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Mr. and Mrs. James Chalupa celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary. Robert Arnold Riess, son of Rev. and Mrs. Ivan Riess, observes his second birthday in Donovan H Iowa. Robert Dean Bailey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bailey, marks his third birthday in Keota. Kathryn Jean Booth turns five, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Booth. Others observe birthdays: Bonni Darlene Wes Howard Hazen Harold Amrine Katherine Benson Mrs. T. W. Harwood Mrs. Preston Wolfe Bob Anderson Mrs. Jim Bean. Robert Dean Bailey’s father, Howard K. Bailey, returns home from navy discharge. Lloyd Foster and wife observe an anniversary yesterday.
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Robert Arnold Riess
Ivan Reiss
Donovan, H
Robert Dean Bailey
Airs
Howard Bailey
Keota
Bonni
Darlene Wes
Howard Hazen
Harold Amrine
Katherine Benson
T. W. Harwood
Preston Wolfe
Bob Anderson
Jim Bean
Howard K. Bailey
Navy
Highlanders 4H Club Hosts Parents Pot Luck Dinner
The Highlanders 4H Club held a pot luck supper for Mary and Tommy Have and other parents on Thursday evening. Mrs. Havel served turkey, a regular business meeting followed, and Eugene Steele reported on a short course at Ames. Kenneth Havel invited the group to meet in February. Mr Sturgeon attended.
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Highlanders 4H
Mary
Tommy
Grateful for Support After Sorrow from Maud Fulton
The Fulton family thanks those who offered sympathy and help after their recent sorrow. They commend the beautiful service, floral offerings, and other kindnesses extended to Mrs. Maud Fulton and family.
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Maud Fulton
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Knoxville, Tenn
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Duane C. Griggs
Fort Leavenworth
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Wellman
Sigourney, Hospital
Jean Coffey
Iown City
E. D. Morrison, Jr
Miss Coffey
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American Red Cross
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West Chester
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Edith
Keokuk
Mr. Reed
University Hospital
Miss Reed
Living Lake
John Votrubu
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South Pacific
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the Mary
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Washington Church League
G.V. Grull
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Ada
Ralph Melville
Ruth
Richard Hotle
Esther
M. B. Bell
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Max Cook
Warder
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Rebekah Lodge
Women’s Missionary Society
Nineteenth Century Club
Marsh Bailey
Junior Missionary Society of U. P. Church
Y.W.C.A
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Pot Inck
Phasis Effect
Legion Hall
Herbert Osineup
Order of Rainbow Girls
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hal
Women's Missionary Society
U.P. Church
W. L. Duncan
Damascus Shrine
Kolah Club
John Cherry Grace Hill
Ey Studio
PES AS
Mrs. Crile
Ainsworth Chapter of
Eastern Stars
James Chalupa
Kathryn Jean Booth
Air
Earl Booth
Highlanders
Nicola
Harmon
Just
Zelon
Kleins
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