Local notes mention arrivals and a death in the area
Bower of Ames plans a weekend visit with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Putnam. Mrs. I. Rothschild arrived from Kansas City after visiting the Gastman family and Nancy Sue since New Years. Sam Fry and Clarence Miller of Davenport were in town on business. Mrs. Sadie Mathews of Kansas City reports the death of her husband Frank Mathews on New Year's Day. He was nearly ninety and had lived in Washington and Wy Man in his early years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Rothschild
Emis
Kansas City
Ira Gastman
Nancy Sue
Sadie Mathews
Frank Mathews
Mathews
Washington
Wy- Man
Ralston Released From Rochester Hospital to Harlan Visit
A note from Ralph Le Moines reports Supt BE A Ralston has been discharged from Rochester hospital Friday and travels to Harlan to stay with Mrs LeMoine's parents and recuperate. Local items note visitors Scott Furni J M Kelly and Mrs Al Ledger in Marengo and a rummage sale at City Hall Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. A. Ralston
Ralph LeMoines
Rochester Hospital
Harlan
J. M. Kelly
al Ledger
Marengo
Crawfordsville Team to Meet Washington Maid-Rites Tonight
A strong Crawfordsville basketball team faces the Washington Maid-Rites at the Y tonight at 7 45. The earlier meeting saw Washington win by two points. Bob Marshall, who played with Maid-Rites against Iowa City, is expected to start, replacing John Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Washington Maid-Rites
Crawfordville
Washington Quint
Bob Marshall
Maid-Rites
Iowa City
John Jackson
Riverside Triumphs Over Brighton Quintet In Basketball
Riverside high school first team defeated Brighton 81 to 19 after leading 9 to 4 at halftime. Riverside second team won 23 to 19. Flynn led Riverside with 5 points and Robert Frost scored nine. St Mary’s split two games with St Elizabeth's at Harper gym, first team losing 4 to 13, second team winning 20 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside High School
Brighton
Brighton High School
Robert Frost
Riverside Boys
Flynn
Riverside Makine & Points
Riverside High
St. Mary's High School
St. Elizabeth's High School
Harper
St. Mary's
Local notes and notices from Ames Iowa area
Mrs. H C Hull visits town with Verne Pangborns. Miller's ad promotes cheap shoes and sales. Johann Mangold Jr in serious car accident with internal injuries. Williems and Dorothy Lee obtain marriage license in Chillicothe. Fresh eggs at local price. Mrs Clarence Miller visiting with son Tommy in Nevada. Ames reports oat hybrids Boone Marion Hancock named by H C Murphy and L C Burnett. yield leader Boone. Selections to Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station for 1940 release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mangold, Jr
Ames
Iowa
Boone, Marion
Hancock
H. C. Murphy
Federal
L. C. Burnett
Iowa State College Agronomist
Boone
Lowa Agricultural Experiment Assortation
New Units Added to National Guard Force in This State
The state plans to organize three authorized units and seek federal recognition after local placement. National Guard Bureau standards must be met for pay and training, with 48 drill nights and two weeks of summer camp. Nationwide boosts add 4966 guard personnel including infantry, cavalry, anti aircraft, air photo, artillery and radio intelligence components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General
National Guard Bureau
Secretary of War
Army Corps
Local residents discharged and admitted at Almeworth area hospital
At the hospital, Mrs Leland White and daughter Lela Carolyn were dismissed yesterday from Almeworth route 2. Mrs Henry Little was discharged yesterday. Mrs Dale Carstensen and baby son were dismissed this noon. Mary Louise O'Connor of Almeworth was admitted for medical treatment yesterday. Mrs John Riggs of Ainsworth route 1 was admitted yesterday for treatment. Fyn Ballard of Wayland was admitted yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland White
Lela Carolyn
Almeworth
Henry Little
Dale Carstensen
Mary Louise O'Connor
Alnaworth
John Riggs
Ainsworth
Molesworth Named Navy Backfield Coach
Keith Molesworth, former Chicago Bears quarterback and halfback, is appointed head backfield coach for the Navy football team. The Baltimore Sun notes his impact on navy plans for wide open offense and deception, citing a career with two world championships and three Western titles and prior coaching with Navy. He also has Orioles shortstop history and local Washington high school roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Bears
Navy
Baltimore Sun
Keith Molesworth
Wilson
The
Bears
Baltimore
Orioles
Molesworth
Ed Gray
Washington
Washington High School
Youngs
Rudiger Heads Iowa Agents of Northwestern Co
George W. Rudiger elected president for 1939 of the Iowa Agents association of Northwestern Mutual Life at the fiftieth meeting in Sioux City. He is a district agent and ranked second in Iowa for December. Northwestern operates four Iowa agencies in Davenport Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Sioux City. These offices paid for 800 lives and insured 2 353 173 this December in the All Iowa December contest. Rudiger also earned membership in the Ariston club of Northwestern Iowa leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rudiger
Iowa Agents’ Association
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Cmpany
Sioux City
Rudiger
Northwestern
Iowa
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Ariston Club
Atkinson to wrestle Kolln at Keota in Legion show
Jack Atkinson also known as Roughouse Nelson will wrestle Henry Kolln of Muscatine in Keota next Monday night. Atkinson vows to pin Kolln three times in an hour, a feat he promised on the Washington mat if arranged here. Also on the card are Tiger Jackson versus Tony Churney and two four round boxing bouts featuring Cort LaRue versus Bille Nelson and Joey Pappas versus Frankie Blake. The event begins at 8 15 with Jack Fisher of Davenport as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Atkinson
Roughouse Nelson
Henry Kolla
Muscatine
Keota
Cort LaRue
Bille Nelson
Fairfield
Joey Pappas
Rock Island
Frankie Blake
Jack Fisher
Davenport
Molesworth Brings Big Playmaking Fame to Navy
The article profiles Molesworth a Monmouth College alumnus and former Baltimore Orioles shortstop who starred in football baseball basketball and track. It notes his reputation as a smart quarterback in professional football and his Navy coaching role ahead of an anticipated open attack on the Navy in Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molesworth
Academy
Navy
Annapolis
Mrs. Alida Jones of Wellman Dies at 80
Mrs. Alida Jones 80, of Wellman, died at her home after years of declining health. Funeral services likely Saturday at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. Mrs. Hillis of Kalona, with interment in Keota cemetery. Survived by three sons Ed Co of Wellman, Dr. Harry of Cedar Rapids, Arthur of Keota, daughter Mrs. Carl Oldfield, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Alida Jones
Baptist Church
Hillis
Kalona
Keota
Emma Alida Sherman Jones
Keokuk County
Supe
Justin and
Almira Sherman
Frank Cady Jones
W.R.C
Journal
Ed Co
Harry
Cedar Rapids
Arthur
Carl Oldfield
Dorothy Darnel Elected President of Jacksonite Club
The Jacksonite 4 H club elected Dorothy Darnel as president at the January 7 meeting held at Dorothy Bear’s home. Mary Ellen Duensing was named vice president Ira Mae Darnel secretary treasurer and Dorothy Bear historian with eight members present along with leaders Mrs I D Quinn and Mrs Lloyd Walker. Maurita Darnel and Mildred Meyer returned from the national club congress in Chicago and reviewed the year ahead including local and county contests. The gathering closed with a roller skating practice as prep for the county skating party set for January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonite
4-H Club
Dorothy Bear
Dorothy Darnel
Mary Ellen Duensing
Ira Mae Darnel
I. D. Quinn
Lloyd Walker
Maurita Darnel
Mildred Meyer
National Club Congress
Chicago
Mason Couple Host Braden Club Supper
Mr and Mrs Elmer Mason hosted a Braden club potluck supper at their home. Guests included leaving members Mr and Mrs Levi Simmons Mr and Mrs Homer Hunt Mr and Mrs Jim Stewart and newlyweds Mr and Mrs Armiene Erwin. Yellow and white decor and a bride themed cake featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Mason
Braden Club
Levi Simmons
Homer Hunt
Jim Stewart
Armiene Erwin
Delbert Maxwell
Erwin
Louis Blaine
Sid Gookin
Glad Mast
Merritt Booth Hosts Snowball Club Meeting
Mrs. Merritt Booth hosted sixteen Snowball Social members four guests and two children yesterday afternoon at her home. A brief business meeting followed Wilma Hoyle's corn shneck weaving demonstration. Guests included Mrs Alvin Shebeck Virginia Wiley Florence Kyle and Maxine Jarard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Booth
Fishburn
Wilma Hoyle
Val Fuhr
John Shebeck
Walter Kyle
D. C. Griggs
Arthur Wiley
Adolph Guenther
Fatal Injury After Collision in Iowa Apr
Abner Harris, 60, of Mystic, was fatally injured in a car collision involving Carl Corydon in Iowa on January 19. Harris died from the injuries sustained in the crash reported to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Iowa
Abner Harris
Mystic
Doan’s Pills Offer Kidney Care Warning
If backache and leg pains trouble you, seek kidney care as Nature signals. Dean’s Pills have helped millions for over 40 years to flush toxins from the blood via the kidneys’ 15 miles of tubes, easing aches, energy dips, and nighttime disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dean
Doan
Woman Bound Guilty in Des Moines Murder Case
Mrs. Ethel Skyles, 55, found guilty of second degree murder by a Des Moines jury after a 24 hour deliberation. She shot Carl Jones, 25, a Des Moines truck driver, during a Sept 10, 1938 confrontation with her husband outside the Skyles grocery and filling station in Clive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ethel Skyles
Carl Jones
Skies
Clive
Open Door to China Closed Says Japanese Vice Consul
Haruki Mori of Chicago says the open door to China is now closed for strategic reasons amid an emergency and restricted trade in parts of China. He warns the world remains dependent on foreign trade and that the door cannot stay shut forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
China
Haruki Mori
Chicago
Japan
Community Meet and Rummage Sale Announced
Jackson township 4-H boys schedule Thursday meeting at Alvin Horak’s home. Chapter Y T Z T holds rummage sale at city hall Saturday. Havre school hosts Friday January 29 community meeting at 8 o'clock bring pie sandwiches pickles and table service coffee provided. Ainsworth chapter O E S No 392 to install officers at Masonic hall. W F W dance Saturday January 21 at K C hall 8 to 12. Auto and truck collision near Promise City reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Alvin Horak
Havre
Ainsworth
Masonic Hall
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C Bower of
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Mrs
Harold Putnam
Mrs. A. C. Peterson
Des
Sam Fry
Clarence Miller
Mal
Sea Food Delicatessen State Theatre 316 Black
Scott Furni
Reisters
Merle Thrapp
West Chester
the Evening Journal
Okal Holtzinger
Mr. Holtzinger
Albert Orcutt
Col Nicola
Bob Spera
Bob Pease
Leonard Harvey
California
Miller's
Rose B. Lewis
Edna Lewis
City Hall
Yy Shington Fruit Market
Louisa Gold
Bliss Coffee
Texas
Tangerines
Ptato
Ohio
Tato
Brussels
Idaho
Dixiana
Lewis Lye
Gale Millers
F. Macon
Androneser
TéHri
T. J. Williama
Dorothy Lee
Chillicathe, Hl
Reister Bros
Tommy
Nevada
J. J. Minick
Northwestern CO
Atkinson
Kolln
Alida Jones of
Wellman Community
Jaccksonite Club
Mrs. Mason
Piggly Wiggly
Folgers
B.C. Excell
Kuner's
Genitine
Kraft
Prunes
Pillsbury Flour
Ranmey
Sunkist Oranges
HOCKS
Neo
Colby
IGA
Pork & Beans
Hills Dog Food
Oxydol
Ian Wes
Phe
Thomassen’s Food Market
Y. T.Z.T
K. C. Hall
Promise City
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