Funeral for Hollis Rogers draws Iowa City visitors
Mr and Mrs W 5 Dupuis and Mrs Lyle Robertson attended Hollis E Rogers funeral who died Friday after an emergency operation. Rogers a World War II veteran worked for the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. Services were led by a Presbyterian minister with Masonic lodge involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 5. Dupuis
Lyle Robertson
Iowa City
Hollis E. Rogers
Rogers
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Masonic Lodge
Golden Gloves Entries Pour In for Washington Show
Twenty four boxers have entered the Golden Gloves event sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Evening Journal with more expected. The January 26 show at Washington may move to January 27 if needed, with entries extended to Tuesday night. Alex Fidler of Cedar Rapids will referee, three judges will be present, weigh ins start Thursday afternoon, and winners advance to Cedar Rapids in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The
Evening Journal
A. BE. Palier
V.F.W. Post
Fuiday
Washington
Iowa
Alex Fidler
Cedar Rapids
Middle West
Fairfield
Birth announcements and staff changes at local hospital
The report notes W. B. Williams underwent a major procedure this morning and Mrs. George Young was dismissed. Mr and Mrs Carl W. Ward Washington welcomed a son born at 12 50 p m weighing nine pounds four ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Willams
George Young
Carl W. Ward Washington
Crawfordsville Cyclones Defeat Wyman 40-16 on Home Floor
Crawfordsville beat Wyman 40 to 16 at home with referee Duea. Wyman incurred 18 fouls and three players were fouled out, while Crawfordsville managed 9 personal fouls in the Friday night game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Cyclones
Wyman
Duea
Local Family Gatherings Highlight Weekend Visits
Mary Cover a public school teacher spent weekend with her parents in Wapello. Mrs Paisley of Kehoka Missouri visited Mrs Harold Putnam for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Everett Dillon and son Jackie from Keota joined Mr and Mrs John Caldwell for a Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cover
Wapello
C. R. Paisley
Kehoka, Mo
Harold Putnam
Wyman
Mrs
Everett Dillon
Jackie
Keota
Mra
John Caldwell
Black steer No 22 taken by mistake from Whittaker Sales Co
A black steer labeled No 22 from Whittaker Sales Co was reportedly taken in error. The incident involves the Whittaker operation and a 420 pound estimate, with no further details on recovery or responsible party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Steer
Whittaker Sales Co
Amputee Pitcher Monte Stratton Aims for Return
Monte Stratton, star right handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, lost a leg in a hunting accident and hopes to return to the mound someday with an artificial leg. His home is Greenville, Texas, and White Sox officials will give him a chance to pitch again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Stratton
Chicago White Sox
Stratton
White Sox
Greenville
Tex
Washington junior college adds four players for semester
Coach Fred Maasdam welcomes four new men to the Washington junior college basketball squad as the new term starts. Two transfers and two enrollments face ineligibility until five days in school, while Francis Mangold available but unlikely to play due to his brother’s death. All four can suit up by the Muscatine game Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Maasdam
Washington Junior College
Maquoketa
Walter McFarland
Ainsworth High School
Howard Heryon
Wayne Chamberlin
Wyman
Scacol
Francis Mangold
John Mangold
Muscatine
Cogach Maasdam
Peeruits
Ueed
Cardinals
Mediapolis Beats Columbus Junction In Southeast Iowa League
Mediapolis wins 19 to 15 over Columbus Junction in a Southeast Iowa league game. A Hutchcroft scores six for Mediapolis while Myers leads Junction with eleven. Preliminary: Columbus Junction reserves beat Mediapolis 23 to 21. Upcoming: Columbus Junction at Wapello January 27. New London at Winfield. Morning Sun at Mediapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
New London
Winfield
Morning Sun
Mediapolis
Wapello
Riverside Independents top West Liberty in tie battle
Riverside Independents meet West Liberty to a 36 36 deadlock after regulation as Riverside earns win in sudden death 38 36. Dale Burich leads Riverside with 15 points while Knebel 9 Logge 8 8 and Schott score in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside Independents
St. Mary's
West Liberty
Dale Burich
Knebel
Logge
Schott
St. Mary's High School
Wellman High School
Hose
John Frank
Cletus Kron
Keneath Muller
John Knebel
Leroy Schnoebelen
Ek Don Vessy
Wellman
Stu
Wilson
Iowa City
Hove
Durant
Lincoln PTA to Meet Thursday with Talks and Play
Lincoln PTA members will hear a talk by Dro Mo J. Cruise and another by Eileen Jeffrey at the 4 PM meeting Thursday at the school. The third grade will present a play as an extra feature. Members should bring a cup and spoon for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln P.T.A
Dro Mo J. Cruise
Eileen Jeffrey
Mach
Railway shift swap at express office reported
Hal Williams works nights at the Railway Express agency replacing Harold Booth who is on days Karl Crossett the regular day man fills in the office during the manager Hubert Walker’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Williams
Railway Express Agency
Harold Booth
Karl Crossett
Hubert Walker
Committees Named for Year in Relief Corps
Mrs. Florence Hout, president of the Woman's Relief corps, announced the year’s committees at a Saturday GAR room meeting. Department aides include Ethel Steele and Julia Sisk among others. relief, conference, memorial, and child welfare groups listed with members. Birthdays, monthly executive shifts, ward social plans, and good attendance noted. relief funds of 9.30 reported and one new member elected. Refreshments served by Emma Garrett, Emma King, and Carrie Boileau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Hout
Woman's Relief Corps
Gar
Ethel Steele
Julia Sisk
Emma Long
Hilma Larson
Zephyr Libe
Jessie Blivens
Effie Schmitt
Mary Salladay
Mary Schultz
Emma King
Mary Maxwell
Carrie Boileau
Marie Baker
Laura Longwell
Hout
Mae Dawson
Page
Maude Schmoehler
Effie Hampsher
Dill
Hollinger
King
Williams
Met
Emma Garrett
Royal Neighbors Install Officers in Columbus Junction
Royal Neighbors lodge in Columbus Junction installed officers led by installing officer Mrs Ada Lewis and ceremonial marshal Mrs Hazel Billings. Officers named include oracle Mrs Beulah Swatles past oracle Mrs Myrtle Jennings vige oracle Mrs Mary Owen and others with gifts given to brides Mrs Beulah Swailes and Mrs Carol Jean Smith. The next meeting is set for February 2 with Mrs Ethel Gabriel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Ada Lewis
Hazel Billings
Beulah Swatles
Myrtle Jennings
Mary Owen
Margaret Brock
Maud Dwinell
Blanche Lewis
Inner Sentinel
Florence Billings
Outer Sentinel
Lydia Mulhern
Clara Arington
Ella van Vilet
Minnie Rabenold
Beulah Swailes
Carol Jean Smith
Ethel Gabriel
Pledge Meeting and Prayer Gathering Announced
Knights of Pledge will meet Monday evening with work in rank of esquire and refreshments served. Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 9 30 in the home of Mrs J B Standle 409 East Madison Street 29212.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
J. B. Standle
East
Madison Street
Birthday Announcements Highlight Local Children And Seniors
Paul George turns six today while attending kindergarten at the high school campus. Duane Griggs celebrates birthday at Braden Castle camp in Manatee Florida. Mrs. William T. Snider age 85 in the Three Quarter Century club joins other birthdays for Pearl Parcell Mrs Walter Edwards Dill Boileau Earl Harris Charles Marek and Charles Chalupa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul George
Marion George
Kindergarden School
Duane Griggs
Braen Castle Camp
Manatee
Fla
William T. Snider
Three Quarter Century Club
Pearl Parcell
Walter Hdwards
Dill Boileau
Earl Harris
Charles Marek
Charles Chalupa
Maurice Libes Hosts H. H. Club Members and Families
H. H. club members and families gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Libes home Friday evening. Pinochle and Chinese checkers provided entertainment, with ice cream cake and coffee served by the hostess and helpers Mrs. Howard McAllin Mrs. Bill Bell Jessie Longer and Mrs. Reed. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hoxworth Evelyn Mr. and Mrs. Lou Rath Iris Mr. and Mrs. Duttweiler and two daughters and Tom Dea
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Club
Maurice Libe
Howard McAllin
Bill Bell
Jessie Longer
Reed
J. B. Hoxworth
Evelyn
Lou Rath
Iris
Duttweiler
Tom Dea
Bishop Family Honored at Surprise Party Saturday
Thirty friends gathered Saturday evening to honor Mr and Mrs Harry Bishop and their son Donald as they prepare to move from Pleasant Hill to Glendale. The group played Chinese checkers and enjoyed guitar music by Frank Worrell. A token gift of triple pictures was presented, with Mrs Will Miller giving the presentation and Mrs Bishop replying. Refreshments were served cafeteria style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bishop
Donald
Bishop
Pleasant Hill
Glendale
Frank Worrell
Will Miller
Honovens
Clyde Lambert
Louise
Gene Wasson
C. G. Anderson
Patswift
Lee Hesseltine
Baldrige Reviews 19th Century Club Book
Mrs A E Baldrige reviews the book Crippled Spliders by Evan John at the Nineteenth Century club meeting held Saturday in Mrs Frank Millers home. Nine members attended the session which included a brief business portion and refreshments at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. FE. Baldrige
Evan John
Frank Miller
King James I of
Scotland
Merry Mixer Club Hosts Afternoon at Phillips Home
Mrs Edna Phillips entertained Merry Mixer club members Wednesday afternoon with visiting and clever entertainment led by Callie Thrapp. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers Nola Johnson Callie Thrapp and Bernice Cary. The next meeting is planned with Lelia Miller on February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Phillips
Merry Mixer Club
Callie Thrapp
Nola Johnson
Berniece Cary
Lelia Miller
Lincoln Street Club Welcomes New Member Mary Townsend
The Lincoln Street Club of Ainsworth met at Mrs. Ella Crawford's home with nine members present. One new member, Mrs. Mary Townsend, was voted in. Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Mabel Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Street
Ainsworth
Ella Crawford
Mary Townsend
Mabel Nichols
Twin siblings honored at birthday dinner in West Chester
A Saturday noon birthday dinner in the home of Mr and Mrs Ode Ferguson honored Mrs Ode Ferguson and her twin brother BR C Ferguson of West Chester. Guests included R C Ferguson and daughter Dorothy, Fern Alferts from West Chester, and Sam Witting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ode Ferguson
BR. C. Ferguson
West Chester
Fergson
Bam Witting
R. C. Ferguson
Dorothy
Fern Alferts
Sam Wittiig
Social calendar outlines weekly club notices
Notices for Junior Fortnightly Frances Stanton Handcraft and other events list times, locations, and contact ideas. Activities include garden dept, U P Missionary Society, Damascus Shrine, Navajo club, Homemakers, Just Us club, Rebekah LOOF social, Lincoln PTA and Rural Woman's club with dates and hosts. Call for attendance and time changes where noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. F. Bostwick
U. P. Woman's Missionary Society
F. Boiler
Mooster Club
Callie Woodburn
Damascus Shrine
DiMiccax Masonic Temple
Class Has Supper Election of Officers in Reeves Home
The Prairie Viewer Sunday school Builders class met Friday at Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Reeves home for a potluck supper and a business meeting led by president Rolland D. Benson. Officers elected were Rolland Benson president Mrs. Earl Booth vice president and Mrs. Stanley Mouser secretary treasurer. After adjournment guests enjoyed entertainment led by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fulton and Chinese checkers at tables. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Booth and Lorene Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fulton Mr. and Mrs. Rolland D. Benson Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Mouser and Marilyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Viewer
C. C. Reeves
Rolland D. Bean
Rolland Bencu
Earl Booth
Stanley Mouser
Clarence Fulton
Uins
Earl P. Booth
Lorene
Rotland D. Benson
Marilyn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walt McFarland
North
Wolf Floral CO
D. F. Macon
Claude Terry
W. W. Wilson
Terry
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Ann Burrell
Reisters
Harry Berry
Sam Berry
Stella Berry
Des Moines
Hollis BE Rogers
the Evening Journal
Donald Wilson Pearson
Flossie Marie Smith
Reister Bros
Journal
Alvin Lender
Washington County
Mr. Lueder
Lyle Godfrey
Merle Warner
George Green
Carl Phillips
Lueder
C. W. Southwell
Ch Z
AP Keith Droz
Chicago
Florida
Piam E
Golden Gloves
CCC
Ottumwa
Marvin Buckwalter
Fairfield Ecard
Carter
V. Grull
Wederday
Joe Louis
TP Davis
Finke
Spangler
Whiting
Sommers
O ” Conrey
Miller
Ed Schlatter
McCall
Crawfordsville High Area
Ross
Sue
Barr ST
McCoy
Koehler
G Rose Eee
John Henry Lewis
Tubrsday Special
Sea Food Delicatessen
Monte
Meh
Arland Peters School
Junction
W. Liberty
Lincoln P. T. A
Maurice Libes
A. E. Baldrige
19Th Century Club
Phillips Home
Lincoln Street Club
Frances Stanton
Don Maxwell
W. W. Maxwell
Weatermark
Navajo Club
Ps. Cc
J. Jungbluth
Homemakers Club
Neill Trotaman
Just Us Club
Pear
Parell
North Second Avenue
Frank Casey
Rebekah-Lo.o.f
C.F. Hall
John Horak
J. W. Baker Relief Corps
West Chessee
Jolly Troopers
Lester Wagner
Rural Woman's Club
Harry Anderson
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