Local News Roundup Highlights Trips Plays and Birth
Mr. and Mrs. John Rittenhouse and Mr. Ira Coon return from a three week southern motor trip via Rio Grande valley and Gulf coast. Iowa City to see Beggars on Horseback. Our Town slated Feb 18 to March 1. Mrs. Kolesick hip fracture at Memorial hospital Mt Pleasant. visitors restricted. Capt. John A. Coulter to sail from Japan and return mid February. Pamela Kay Burham born January 15 in Iowa City. mother Julia Zeck, father medical student Gregory Burham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rittenhouse
Ira Coon
Rio Grande Valley
Gulf Coast
Texas
Iowa City
University
John Owen
Francis McConnell
John Hedberg
M. L. McCreedy
Robert Day
William Sitler
Ira Gastman
School of Fine Arts
Our Town
Thornton Wilder
Pamela Kay
William A. Burham
Julia Zeck
Pamela
Arother
Gregory
Iowa House Seeks Annual Legislature Sessions and Local Beer Option
The 1949 Iowa General Assembly heard 38 bills in a 30 minute session as the Senate passed two measures. A local option for beer sales would allow a county vote if 25 percent of governors voters in the last election sign petitions. A joint resolution calls for annual sessions but needs a constitutional amendment. Gov. Beardley inauguration costs set at 829.90 and legislative supplies at 3400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa General Assembly
Senate
State Office Building Committee
William S. Beardsley
Board of Directors
Democrats Attend Victory Dinner Here
Inclement weather did not curb attendance at the Washington county democratic victory dinner in the K. P. hall last night. S. W. Easter, chairman of the county central committee, said locals joined national celebration of President Truman's inauguration held yesterday in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
K. P. Hall
S. W. Easter
Truman
Queen Bee Stings in Combat Rare but Fatal
The article notes that queen bees have a longer sting than workers and use it mainly in combat or to kill rival queens. Bee keepers are rarely stung by queens, and a queen does not lose her sting when killing another queen.
Hospital Admissions and Births Report
Admitted yesterday Kenneth Bauer of West Chester for surgery and Mrs Verlee Engel of Brighton for medical care. Dismissed today Mrs Clara McClintic and Mrs Ted Gerot with daughter. Births yesterday a daughter born at 4 05 pm to Mr and Mrs Ralph Erlenbush of Al. Today a daughter born at 12 01 am to Mr and Mrs Gordon Engstrom of Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Bauer
West Chester
Verlee Engel
Brighton
Clara McClintic
Ted Gerot
Riverside
Charles Minick, Jr
John Britten
Keota
Robert Montgomery
Emery Yates
Kinross
Ralph Erlenbush
Gordon Engstrom
Kalona
Mrs Bowes Dies Formerly of Washington at 75
Funeral services for Mrs Beat rice Bowes 75 former Washington resident will be held Saturday at 1 30 PM in First Methodist church Rock Island Ill Rev Campbell officiating She died Thursday in a Des Moines hospital after a heart attack born June 13 1873 Ellisville Ill daughter of Frank and Nancy Williams Ilsrstrom married Henry Bowes in 1909 at Galva Ill They lived 25 years in Washington before his 1942 death Survivors include daughter Betty Hawkins Chicago Ill son Donald Des Moines two granddaughters and sister Mrs O W Schwenker Tucson Ariz Burial at Chipinnock cemetery Rock Island
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Bowes
Washington
First Methodist
Rock Island
Ill
Campbell
Frank
Nancy Williams
Galva
Henry Bowes
Betty Hawkins
Chicago,ll
Donald
Des Moines
O. W. Schwenker
Tuscon
Arizona
County Home Costs Rise in 1948 Expenditures
Auditor Bourgeois reports 1948 average weekly per person at Washington county home rose to 8.30 from 5.95. Total year expenditures reached 34,088.03 with receipts of 9,065.53, leaving a net cost of 20,712.30. The annual cost per person averaged 431.50 dollars and monthly 35.98 dollars. Board and care payments and livestock sales comprised most receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Fred E. Bourgeois
Board of Supervisors
Bourgeois
Prayer and Craft in Jacob’s Vow and Strength
The passage argues Jacob’s blessing through prayer yielded craftiness rather than spirituality. It states gathering strength is a byproduct of prayer but cautions against taking that outcome literally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
From the Sticks reflections on prayer and guidance
The piece reflects on spirituality and moral living through questions about life, influence, and national peace. It cites John Wesley and David Livingstone, urges prayer as a weapon, and asks whether nations and individuals act with true moral strength amid adversity.
Sunday School League Scores Mentioned
SR. Church League Baptist beat St James 32 to 14 while Baptist topped Methodist 25 to 19 and United Presbyterian won 26 to 24. No games scheduled for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
St. James
Methodist
United Presbyterian
Christian
Figuring Cost of Clothes
The article argues that wardrobe usefulness, not sheer quantity, defines value. It notes that costly clothes are not necessarily the finest materials, but rather those that remain unworn. It concludes the true cost equals dollars spent divided by wearings.
Social Calendar Notices From Friday To Tuesday Events
Community notices list Friday through Damascus Shrine events at churches, temples, and halls. Meetings include Methodist WSCS, WCTU Institute, Bethlehem Commandery, Rebekah lodge, Friendly Circle, DeMolay, Knights of Pythias, YWCA activities, WGMS sessions, VFW gatherings, Garden and Farm Bureau events, and Damascus Shrine meeting with social hour after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Belle Rice
Harry Drake
Charles Kennedy
West Chester
WCTU
Institute
Methodist Church
Bethlehem
Mother’s Circle
White Shrine Bridge
Masonic Temple
Handcraft III
Ed Sorrell
Knights of Pythias
Bible Department
Applied Arts
Ruth Simpson
Eileen Jeffries
Farm Bureau Chorus
YWCA
WGMS
U. P
Russell Bell
Jessie Stewart
VFW
Garden Department
Jay Brewer
Damascus Shrine
Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Clayton Ward
Mrs. Robert Clark and Mrs. E. E. Ward hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Clayton Ward, daughter-in-law of Mrs Ward, at her home Wednesday evening. Guests from England and North Ireland spoke of life in their homelands and their journey to America. Gifts were presented in Russell Clark’s decorated wagon as seasonal refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clark
E. E. Ward
Clayton Ward
Gerald McGaffey
Clark
England
North Ireland
America
Little Russell Clark
BE. E. Ward
Paul Shearer
Mrs Erskine Guest At Pinochle Party
Mrs E A Erskine of Kenosha Wisconsin, daughter of Mrs O E Schmitt, attended the OES pinochle party Thursday at 2 o clock in the Masonic Temple. Five tables played with high score won by Mrs Sam Sigafoose and low by Mrs Claude Rhodebeck. Hostesses were Mrs Myrtle Poole and Mrs Richard Hotle. refreshments were served at a long table adorned with candles and evergreen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Erskine
Kenosha
Wisc
O. E. Schmitt
OES
Masonic Temple
Sam Sigafoose
Claude Rhodebeck
Myrtle Poole
Richard Hotle
Founders Day Observed by PEO Chapter at Wil ley Home
PEO Chapter 1 observed Founders Day at a Thursday evening meeting at 7:30 in the home of Mrs. Lester Willey co‑hostess Edith Weldin with program led by Mrs. George Kerr. Seven members dressed as PEO founders performed in period costumes, with music by Mrs. M M Schell and a poetry reading. The seven founders wore costumes of the day and the Willey home was candlelit during the event. Harriet Clendenning presided over the business portion and the session closed with the co-hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Willey
Edith Weldin
George Kerr
M. M. Schell
PEO
Harold Stephens
Roger Sherman
John Lemmon
E. D. Morrison, Jr
Harold Johnson
Irv Whitham
Mary Berry
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Willey
Harriet Clendenning
Birthday dinner honors Jacque Scott in Scott family home
Mrs. Dan Cordova hosted a Tuesday birthday dinner for Jacque, honored at her grandmother Mrs. Ralph Scott's home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Scott and Christie, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cordova
Scott
Jacque
Ralph Scott
Lloyd Scott
Christie
Richard Myers
Saunders Couple Attends Washington Inauguration
Mr and Mrs Ira Saunders of Brighton traveled to Washington D C earlier this week to witness the inaugural ceremonies. They plan to visit relatives while in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Saunders
Brighton
Washington, D. C
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Club Meets at Brighton Home
Mrs. Frank Gevok hosts the Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau club meeting Tuesday at her Brighton home. President Mrs. Albert Saunders leads the session which voted a 25 cent per member assessment. Ruth Foster county home economist to present a pattern and sewing demonstration February 2 and 4. Edna Crile supervises entertainment. Refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gevok
Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Club
Frank Gevock
Brighton
Albert Saunders
Keith Barnes
Ruth Foster
Edna Crile
Moore Dinner Guests Include Moore and Cooper Names
Social evening with Mr Dean Moore and Mrs Dean Moore hosting Thursday guests Mr Jerry Johnson and Mrs Johnson and Stevie Wilbur Moore and Irma Cooper. The gathering was described as a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Moore
Jerry Johnson
Stevie
Wilbur Moore
Irma Cooper
Gray Community Meeting Noted with Family Entertainers
The Gray community meeting was held on Wednesday evening with entertainment from the Ted Givans and Kenneth Snider families. Mrs. William Vinton led a brief business session and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Vernon Roth and Mrs. Pat Moberly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Ted Givans
Kenneth Snider
William Vinton
Vernon Roth
Pat Moberly
Marsdens to mark 47th wedding anniversary
In Columbus Junction on January 21 Mr and Mrs Walter Marsden will celebrate their 47th wedding anniversary. Mrs Marsden formerly Nellie McRoberts. Also noted: F J Pine attended a regional business meeting and pre show of 1949 Chevrolet models in Chicago. Pine Brothers Auto. William Sharpe family visited Minneapolis. Mrs Mike Scott and son Earl attended the funeral of Mrs Mary Scott in Mt Pleasant. The Rev Alfred E Parsons and Glen Cummings will attend a school of Evangelism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Walter Marsden
Marsden
Nellie McRoberts
F. J. Pine
Chicago
Pine
Pine Brothers Auto Company
Stephens Hotel
William Sharpe
Minneapolis
Mike Scott
Earl
Mary Scott
Mt. Pleasant
Alfred E. Parsons
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus City
Glen Cummings
Eli White
Gophers Favored To Win Another Championship Duel
Minnesota's big nine leaders hold a 13 5 record and a 130 point favorite to beat Indiana and extend unbeaten status and gain a two game lead over Illinois in the Big Nine race. Illinois returns after a layoff while Minnesota rests. Iowa-Northwestern and Purdue-Ohio State also feature in tomorrows lineup with Dick Schnittker possibly back for Ohio State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minnesota
Indiana
Gophers
Illinois
Champaign
Iowa
Northwestern
Purdue
Ohio State
Wildcats
Dick Schnittker
Aggies Defeat St Louis In Stunning Basketball Upset
Oklahoma Aggies defense stalls unbeat en St Louis Billikens 24 to 27 in overtime to seize a top spot in the national title chase. Hank Iba’s teams are praised for their stingy play as the Bills’ famed offense is held in check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oklahoma Aggies
Aggies
St. Louis
Hank Iba
Billikens
Bills
Deer Point System Describes Buck Tine Growth
The article explains how a deer's point system develops each year with tines growing in number until twelve points typically mark a five year old buck. Abnormal variations exist but are uncommon in healthy deer.
Des Moines Social Notes January Events
Des Moines report lists Jan 25 to 28 activities. Mr and Mrs James E Reaney returned from Escanaba Michigan after attending Fred J Earles funeral. Mrs Susan Lambert 91 ill in Bellevue hospital Muscatine. Rudolph Schlichting to Tucson Arizona to visit son Tom and Ed West to Mesa Arizona to visit Leo. Social creole meet Jan 20 with Mrs R F Johnston. Clover Leaf Four H girls club met with Gladys Rees. Mrs Lester Orr back from Mercy hospital Iowa City after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James E. Reaney
Escanaba, Mich
Susan Lambert
Harley Lambert
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Rudolph Schlichting
Tucson
Ariz
Tom
Ed West
Leo
Mesa
R. F. Johnston
Jay Jones
Gladys Rees
Lester Orr
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
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Wolf’s Flower
Joe Kolesick
Ainsworth
Winfield
Memorial Hospital
Harriet Coulter
Capt
John A. Coulter
Japan
United States
Capt. Coulter
General MacArthur
Tokyo
C. V. Crull
John W. Lee
NAS &Appliances
Florida
Tallahassee
Miami
Grenville Baker
Manhattan
International Soundphoto
Nellie M.wittmer
John Wesley
David Livingstone
Africa
Samson
Bethel
SR. Church League
Don Orr
Fred Longer
Order of the Eastern Star
George Dare
H. M. Dodder
Lee Baird
Baird
Dare
Russell Goodin
Knight Templar
Board of Instruction
Goodin
C. C. Hunt Priory
Knights of the York Cross of Honour
Orr
Foster Bagge
Jimmie
Johnnie
Fred Bey
Order of Rainbow For
Washington Assembly
James Bey
Longer
Rainbow Girls
Rainbow Dad
Lloyd Foster
Victor Blattner
Earl Bickford
Harry Turner
Don Maxwell
George Pauls
Glen Barclay
Max Cook
Belle’ Rice
Guy Cole
Ralph Melville
Will Sheetz
Wisie Long
Bagge
Alvin Rommel
Merle Turnipseed
Ada
Joe Falk
Nellie Dodder
W. S. Kyle
Ray Cox
Ernie Rouse
Claude Tucker
Palmer Schilling
W. O. Boshart
Mrydle Poole
Fred Bell
Marion Snodgrass
G. W. Manassier
Dick Hotle
Alice McDaniel
Oscar Burham
Harold Jarvis
Flower
Will Hemmings
E. B. Hammer
Fred Downing
Ed Squire
T. A. Flenner
Howard McBride
VFW Hall
Mrs. C. Ward
Mrs. Erskine
Mrs. Marsden
Louis Billikens
Ross's
Ross Motor Service
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