Local News Highlights Include Guests and Travel Notes
Lt. and Mrs. Wayne Simmering Jr and son Wayne Allen III arrived Wednesday from Chicago and stay with his parents on North Iowa Ave. Simmering on terminal leave plans to enter college. Mrs D A Ricketts returns to Fairfield after visiting daughter Mrs Harod Johnson and family. Delicous T Bone steaks offered by Loretta Harrison and family. Jim Freshwaters visits Keota with cousin John Lemen. W P Merwin of Monmouth flying a Piper J3 stopped at the local airport amid a solo cross country. Robert H Paulson of Newton also stopped, piloting a Luscombe. Skybuddies meet at the airport at 7:30 for a 8 oclock breakfast flight to Waterloo. Mr and Mrs George C Stewart leave for Mt Vernon Ill to visit son in law Milton Webb and family. Mrs Russell Boyles released from Sunny Slope sanatorium to 225 S Adella Ottumwa. Virginia Shepherd of Fairfield returns home after a visit with her parents Frank and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Simmering, Jr
Wayne Allen, III
Chicago
North Iowa Ave
Simmering
Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
Ocean Side
Calif
Funeral services for Wyatt Marbourg held at Sherman’s Funeral Home
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon for Wyatt Marbourg at Sherman’s Funeral Home with Dr. Fred E. Miller presiding. Pallbearers included six Knights Templar in uniform led by W. T. Carson and others, five as past commanders of Bethlehem commandery. A Masonic grave service followed at Elm Grove Cemetery under T. L. Brookhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Marbourg
Sherman
Fred E. Miller
Knights Templar
W. T. Carson
W. C. Bell
H. T. Carris
E. G. Squire
E. R. Cox
Russell Goodin
Bethlehem Commandery
T. L. Brookhart
Elm Grove Cemetery
Iowa farmers feed over one million cattle in January
Iowa farmers reported 1 045 000 cattle on feed as of January 1 according to the Iowa crop and livestock reporting service. The total is 19 percent above last year and near the 1 956 000 head record set in January 1945. sheep and lambs on feed reached 1 666 000, up 3 percent from last year and 5 percent above the five year average. Feeding operations in Iowa run about five percent below January 1944 and 1945 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Hospital Births and Admissions Notice
At the Hospital Mr and Mrs Richard Beenblos son of Ainsworth are parents of a son born at 1138 yesterday morning. Admitted last night to undergo surgery today were David Archer Augustine of Keota, Mrs James Wilson of Crawfordsville, Thomas Gray 221 E Jefferson St. Dismissals were Mrs William Perdock and daughter 918 KE Main St Mrs Leo Heisdorffer and son of Keota, Mrs Joe Augustine of Rubio, Mrs Joe Pease 615 S Marion Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Beenblossom
Ainsworth
David Archer Augustine
Keota
James Wilson
Crawfordsville
Thomas Gray
E. Jefferson St
William Perdock
KE Main St
Leo Heisdorffer
Joe Augustine
Rubio
Joe Pease
S. Marion Ave
Comets Defeat Cardinals In Close High School Thriller
Chamberlin Comets toppled the Washington state junior college Cardinals 44 to 37 in a tight showdown at the high school gym. Early Cardinals lead gave way to a 25-13 halftime edge for Chamberlin, with Jim Arnold keying a late charge and Norris dispensing five free throws to seal it. Junior high Washington vs Mt Pleasant 24 11 in prelims. next Monday at Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamberlin Comets
Cardinals
Comets
Jim Arnold
Tom Tanner
Norris
Chamberlin
Mt. Pleasant
Columbus Junction
Iowa Wesleyan
Davenport
Ee Johnson
Lowe
McFarland
McClure
Herron
Dunwoody Brown
Tanner
Payne
Sodergren
Arnold
Bostwick
Demons Fall to Fairfield 50 to 41 on Foreign Court
Washington High School suffered a 50 to 41 defeat at Fairfield, ending the Demons first round of the Little Six. Bob Noonan led Washington with six field goals and five free throws but struck out on 13 charity tosses as Fairfield topped them 17 to 14 in field goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Fairfield
Washington
Bob Noonan
Demons
Noonan
Ottumwa
Adams
Wilson
Baker
Garguer
Lawson
Hinkhouse
Wee
Marshall
Stewart
Kelsey
Vacha
Paul
Old Timers and Sitlers Lead Bowling League Standings
Sitlers take three from P and H Drug to tie for first with Old Timers who drop one of three to Stewart and Crone. VFW wins three straight over American Pearl to tie with American Legion, losers to Smart Imp. Sorrells top week with high game. Ed Sorrell leads, Russ Knott second series. Bankers rise twelve points by taking two of three from Carsons. McCleery-Cumming loses two of three to Tuckers Chevrolet. Freshwaters take two of three from Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitlers
P. & H. Drug
Tuckers Chevrolet
Freshwaters
Mills
Ed Sorrell
Russ Knott
V.F.W
Lee Holland
Bankers
Lloyd’ Little
Bill Sitler
Mike Crone
Harold Cumming
Chie. Neill
Lloyd Little
Geo. Morrison
Earl Little
Chas. Custer
Wwil Pet
Sitlers Et
Legion
Stewart & Crone
Sorrells
Smarts —A
Peters
Carsons
American Pearl
Tuckers Mae Ee Wwe
MecCleery-Cumming
Millsee
Des Moines police chief vows gambling and vice cleanup
Jack Brophy was named police chief by the Des Moines city council and ordered a strict crackdown on gambling, race betting, and punchboards. The council took control of the department, dismissing Paul Castelline and Loren Miller from key posts, and ordered weekly reports on activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jack Brophy
Public Safety Department
Brophy
Paul Castelline
Loren Miller
Castelline
Miller
Council
Police Department
Public Safety Commissioner
John MacVicar
Mrs Gallry Begins Indefinite Stay with Family in Wayland
Brighton report notes Mrs B V Gallry traveling to Wayland for an open ended visit with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Victor Stacy. Ruth Foster Washington County home economist led a Training School on Gracious family meal serving at Edna Crile home with twenty five diners English style. Mr and Mrs Glen Willits were also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna S. Crile
Brighton
B. V. Gallry
Wayland
Victor Stacy
Ruth Foster
Washington County
Edna Crile
Glen Willits
General Meeting of W S C S at Church
The Wo mans Society of Christian Service held a general meeting yesterday afternoon in the Metho dist church ladies lounge. Mrs P L Etter presided as officers reports and thanks were read. Unit No 2 led by Mrs Fred Bey took charge for the afternoon and committee assignments were announced for forthcoming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
P. L. Etter
Edwin McGee
W. R. Stryker
Veda
Emma J. Anderson
Edna Klein
Everette K. Barham
Unit No
Fred Bey
Walter Smith
Paul Deimerly
E. S. Hebner
Don Orr
O. E. Nordyke
R. J. Thornton
Daryl Tucker
Clarence Shafer
Joe Lang
Burham
Etter
A. C. Durst
Mae Smith
Clarente Jacobs
T. C. Davis
L. A. Bunce
Mrs Frank Shepherd Dines With Roths Child Shop Guests
Mrs Frank Shepherd entertained the Roths child shop staff and a handful of friends at dinner Thursday evening. The table was set for 12 for a two course meal served by the hostess with help from Mary Atchison. The group spent the evening in social conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shepherd
Rothschild
Mary Atchison
Commandery Hosts Dinner and Installation at Masonic Temple
Bethlehem Commandery met with 35 present for a cooperative dinner at the Masonic temple. Mrs. George McDaniel and Mrs. R. S. Sherman planned the meal. After the lodge, women attended the Commandery installation of officers and the evening ended with card games at four tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Bethlehem Commandery
George McDaniel
R. S. Sherman
Commandery
Wayland Social News Highlights I E Boshart Host
Mr and Mrs I E Boshart hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mel Haberman Bobbie Ann Me and Mrs Arthur Wyse Roger and Betty and others from Fort Madison and Washington Lyle Dean Dean Dean Dean Dean Dean Dean reached home after discharge at Fort Sheridan Ill Mr and Mrs Elam Newhouser of Plymouth Michigan spent the weekend in Wayland on honeymoon Mrs Jesse Fang Hazel Fang and husband joined by A S Farmer’s daughter spent Sunday with his family Mrs O C Boshart attended an executive board meeting in Des Moines Rev Willard Leichty spoke at the high school assembly and the Wayland State Bank building transfer was completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
I. E. Boshart
Mel Haberman
Bobbie Ann
Arthur Wyse
Roger
Betty
John Thurman
Ft. Madison
Charlie Zear
Lyle Dean
Korea
A. S. Farmer
O. C. Boshart
Des Moines
Willard Leichty
Wayland State Bank
Marion Township Homemakers Gather for All Day Meet
Marion township homemakers held an all day session at Mrs. E. L. Rouse home with 17 members attending a noon cooperative dinner hosted by Mrs. John Wagner and others. Afternoon session led by township chairman Mrs. Steve Wolfer included reports from school library and health committees, a talk on Electrical Equipment, and the series closed with average attendance about 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
E. L. Rouse
John Wagner
E. Babb
Lloyd Neiswanger
Steve Wolfer
Clark Wagner
Glen Thompson
Past Chiefs Meet With Mrs. O Mayo
Mrs Oral Mayo hosted 13 members of the Pythian Past Chiefs association on Thursday. Mrs Francis Crone was initiated as a new member. Mrs Vina Manassier presided as meeting leader and a memorial service for deceased past chief Mrs William Matucha was held. Plans for the Jan 30 Past Chiefs dinner at K P hall were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral Mayo
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Francis Crone
Vina Manassier
Paul Harvey
William Matucha
K. P. Hall
E. E. Ward
Nola Faulkner
Ted, Twats
Howard Baker
Milo Steele, Jr
Frank Longwell
Fred Bourgeois
Harold Gray
Vina Manussier
John Maple
Myrtle Morgan
Mabel Johnson
Earl Nicola
Floyd Murdock
Doyle Jarrard
Miller
Myral Smith
Clarence
Ernest Miller
G. A. Reinert
Libbie Musil
Theodore Morgan
Will Kos
Jesse Campbell
Fred Wagner
Charles Murdock
John Shebek
Howard Hays
Seth Carris
M. D. Lee
Dave Schantz
Milo Steele, Sr
Reinert
Clarence Brown
O. E. Sisk
Carl Phillips
Endowment
Doyle Brown
Harold Brock
Ways and Means
Leola Hotle
Dave Sehantz
Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Meetings
A busy week of community events includes Friendly Circle cooperative dinner at 6 30 p m hosted by Mrs Walter Longer, Rainbow Girls and DeMolay joint installation at 2 30 p m in the Masonic temple, and numerous club gatherings across churches and halls with potluck meals, installations, and service projects. Pythian Sisters meet at 7 30 p m with installation and V F W Auxiliary holds memorial service and initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Walter Longer
Rainbow Girls
de- Molay Boys
Masonic Temple
P.m
Dennis Lynch
Legion Hall
Order of Rainbow Girls
U. P. Church
Dora Minick
William Sitler
Myrtle McCleary
Presbyterian Church
Women’s Chorus of Music
A. L. Duensing
Anna Kleese
Glen Beenblossom
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
V.F.W
K C. Hall
Local social notes and upcoming community games in Wayland
Aldine and friend visited Friday to Sunday at the Horton home. Harmony club held a cooperative dinner at Edna Crile's with contests and games. Infantile Benefit Basketball games planned at Wayland high school gym January 25 featuring American Legion against the high school team.
Home Carbon Monoxide Source List Includes Common Fuels
The article notes that heating appliances using fuel such as oil coal wood or gas are common sources of carbon monoxide in the home.
Birthday notices and cake candle counts for local residents
The list honors birthdays and wedding anniversaries in Merrimac Keota Donovan Crawfordsville and surrounding towns. Names include James Chalupa Harold Amrine Robert Riess Robert Bailey Kathryn Booth Bonnie West Howard Hazen Katherine Benson Preston Wolf Bob Anderson Jim Bean Ray Beauregaard Larry Fletcher Ethel Atkinson D L Rohrer Fert Crossett Walter Fisher Martha Downing Lloyd Stout Bonnie Dettwiler Dennis Moore Lillian Perrin and others with cake candle counts and tomorrow observances noted. Howard Hazen celebrated with coworkers and ice cream sundaes. a misdated 16th birthday remark appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Darlene West
Howard Hazen
Katherine Benson
Preston Wolf
Bob Anderson
Jim Bean
Daily Menus For Today Breakfast To Dinner
The menu suggests today includes Breakfast grapefruit half puckwheat cakes crispy bacon butter honey and syrup beverage. Lunch or supper features oyster stew stuffed celery head lettuce salad assorted crackers peach Melba milk. Dinner offers baked ham with baked apple rings glazed sweet potatoes buttered broccoli grape fruit avocado salad corn sticks butter mince tarts and beverage.
Grace Hill Community Social at Grace Hill
The Grace Hill community social last evening featured a cooperative supper led by Mabel Johnson and Mrs. Nelson Woodford. Entertainment included group singing, a skit Selling the Farm by Mrs. George Lemley and Mrs. Harvey, a vocal solo by Gordon Shelman, and a Shelman duet Billy Boy with Leona and Ann Shelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill
Mabel Johnson
Nelson Woodford
Charles Harvey
Gordon Sherman
George Lemley
Harvey
Gordon Shelman
Leona
Ann Shelman
Billy Boy
Max Waterhouse
Ira Miksch
Farmerettes 4 H Club Meets with Mary Knotek
The Farmerettes 4 H club met Saturday afternoon with Mary Knotek and Frances Sojka presiding. Six members gave safety rule responses for driving on the highway. Miss Sojka spoke on color awareness. Guests Audrey Stout and Patty Horek attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmerettes
Mary Knotek
Frances Sojka
Miss Sojka
Audrey Stout
Patty Horek
Legion Auxiliary January Meeting Story on a Party Line Fire Call
Up-Sherman Lyons warned firemen after seeing Frank Robinsons house fire but party line miscommunication delayed calls. Firefighters saved only one piece of Robinsons furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Clairsville
Sherman Lyons
Frank Robinson
Robinson
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Harry V. Miller
Jim Freshwaters
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W. P. Merwin
Monmouth
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Newton
Luscombe
Skybuddies
At & O'Clock
Waterloo
George C. Stewart
Mt. Vernon, Ill
Milton Webb
Russell Boyles
Charlotte Campbell
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Virginia Shepherd
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WW. B. Marbourg
Old Timers
Sitlers Lead Bowling League
Brighton News
W.S.C.S
Wayland News
Marion Township
Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Augusta Lester
Homemakers Club
David Kleese
Sunshine Community Club
Clyde Thompson
Roll Call
West Chester Methodist Mission Study Group
Fred Bauer
Methodist Woman
World Outlook
Aldine
Indianola
Wil
A. E Horton
Ira Saunders
Harmony Club
Harold Coop
Rex Hazen
Palo Alto Calif
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J. Wesley Pritchard
Dore
Milford
Paul Weaver
Susan
Ill
Gilbert Schantz
Lawrence Hardy
Stanley Roth
Albert Saltzman
Neb
Dillon
James Chalupa
Harold Amrine
Carl Amrine
Merrimac
Robert Arnold Riess
Ivan Riess
Donovan, Ill
Robert Dean Bailey
Howard Bailey
Kathryn Jeanne Booth
Earl] Booth
Route Four
Ray Alden Beauregaard
Leonard Beauregaard
Larry Lowe Fletcher
Cleo Fletcher
Ethel Atkinson
Pete Koehler
Havre
D. L. Rohrer
Fert Crossett
Grinnell
Walter Fisher
Martha Downing
Grinnell College
Fred Lowning
Lloyd Taylor Stout
Jesse Stout
Bonnie Jean Dettwiler
Gerald Dettwiler
Dennis Roy Moore
Frank Moore
Lillian Perrin
Kalona
Farmerettes Club
Legion Auxiliary
Duce
Erator
Washington Dairy
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