Death of Ida Roberts prompts community notice
Ida Roberts of Washington dies after a long illness seen as a loss to church and social circles. She formed deep bonds with family including nieces Mary and her daughters Patricia and Ida Charlotte Berry, and contributed as a journalist and club member. The column notes her steadfast strength, service, and memories shared by friends and local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Roberts
Nineteenth Century Club
Ida
Washington
Frank
Colo
Cy Bush
PEO Society
Evening Journal
Effncient Society
Mary
Patricia
Ida Charlotte Berry
Shelby Jean Meyer
Gordon Smith
Shelby Schafer
Rita S Kay Breneman
Bette Ann Davis
Joan McGarry
Janet Thomas
la Bette Ann Davis
Harriet Tuller
Leicle
Patricia Hobbs
Lonny Griggs
Betty Lou Boyd
Marvin Miller
Marny Spears
Betty Rees
Richard Hendrickson
Richard Jones
Josephine Kesser
Mervin Miller
Earl Ziezlowsky
Edith Kessler
Mary Lou Stigers
Josephine Kessler
theLoise Hawkins
Betty Tees
Marilyn Spears
Dunsmore
Mary Louvise
Lyle Arthur
Jack Pugh
Lonny
Norma McVey
Brazil
Iowa
Sam Weaver farm offered at $115 per acre in West Chester district
Bargain listing describes 221 acres in West Chester Community with timber rolling land and 100 acres farm land. Includes two barns, new double crib with elevator, deep well, machine shed, garage, chicken house and a fine house. Possession March first 1947. taxes about $20 with exemption. J. D. Dayton exclusive agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
76 Township
Cedar Township
Sam G. Weaver
J. D. Dayton
North Side
Quick Freezing Guidance for Fruits and Vegetables
The text stresses speed in freezing produce. Do not prepare the night before and delay harvest handling. Process immediately after harvest or use crushed ice for short delays. If needed, store briefly at 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit in a cool room.
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Highlight Local Names
David Owen of Columbus Junction was admitted yesterday as a medical patient. James Hodin of Columbus Junction and Catherine Yoder of 708 East Washington Street underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs. Carl Jungbluth Jr. of 1126 South Town Avenue was admitted last night. Dismissals included Mrs. Cora Crumpacker of East Washington Street yesterday afternoon and this afternoon Mrs. Howard Benn of Route One along with Mrs. Lester Miller and her son of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Owen
Columbus Junction
James Hodin
Catherine Yoder
East
Washington Street
Carl Jungbluth, Jr
South Town Avenue
Cora Crumpacker
East Washington Street
Howard Benn
Route One
Lester Miller
Wellman
Cotter School News Highlights Exams and Sports
Recent student notes reflect heavy exams and a quick semester end at Cotter. Sports recap shows Junior team loss to Conesville 27 to 3 with Buchman top scorer and Cotter reserves defeated 10 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter
Conesville
Buchman
Duncan
R. Skubalb
Cone
Letts
Orris
Griffin
Small
Missionary Society Hosts 18 Members and Guests
Mrs. W. S. Duncan hosted 18 members of the United Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society plus two guests Mrs. Wenger and Mrs. Jacob Christner. Devotions led by Mrs. Mable Gray on Crossing the Threshold of Courage emphasized courage against life’s evils. Harriet Clementing led prayer. H. H. McCleery reviewed Dr. Henry of Assait’s chapter. The evening’s story was The Church and Up rooted Americans. Harriet Coulter reviewed Town and Country by Dr. George Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Duncan
Women's Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Wenger
Jacob Christner
Mable Gray
Harriet Clemenning
H. H. McCleery
Henry of
Assait
Harriet Coulter
George Kerr
Open Church Door Topics Highlight New Year Meeting
Church group discussed Migrants Become Neighbors and The Open Church Door led by Mrs J M Finney and Mrs J B D Martin. A Bible quiz ran by Mrs Kk M McConaughy. President Mrs F Bol ler led a business session naming Ethel McCreedy and others to committees. Prayer by Mrs W Caldwell followed. Hostess service by Mrs Christner with light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Finney
J. B. D. Martin
Kk. M. Mc-Conaughy
F. Boller
Ethel McCreedy
Coulter
Lulu Kyle
Tillie Caldwell
C. A. Boice
D. J. Ross
W. Caldwell
Christner
Annual oil burner inspection and cleaning guidance
Have oil burners inspected and cleaned annually. A service man should adjust the oil feed rate and air supply. Oil tanks should be installed according to rules of the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Simple Shoes and Puritan Shoe Rules Across Lands
Footwear laws reflected moral aims in 17th century Puritan Salem and England. In Salem a man faced court for excessive boot ribands gold and silver laces on his shoes. England restricted shoe length to at most two inches longer than the foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
England
Honor Dean Havel At Birthday Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Havel of Riverside hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for their grandson Dean Louis Havel who turned six. The luncheon featured a large geek dinner and two decorated cakes with homemade ice cream. Dean Louis received many birthday remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honor Dean Havel
Fred Havel
Riverside
Dean Louis Havel
Sid
Ed Shalla
Everett Cox
Judith Ann
Louis Havel
Dean Louis
Dennis
Gleaming Windows Benefit From Water Infused With Witch Hazel
A home care note suggests washing windows with water containing a dash of witch hazel to help cleanse and brighten surfaces. The tip implies a gentle cleaning action with a skin friendly additive.
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FOX
Babies For Sale
Blackie
Columbia Pictures
Chester Morris
Lynn Merrick
George E. Stone
The _Fox
Gigged
Honolulu
Mid- Pacific
Joseph Nahem
Brooklyn
International
D. W. Harvey
Tat” O'Loughlin
Geneseo
Ill
Aileen Milligan
Mt. Ayr
Fred D. Stewart
Eicher Mennonite Church
Feb'y Arrivals
Harry
Chicago
Ottumwa Coliseum
Nature
Carter
Galo' Adee
Robin Hood
Cait
Disney Cartoon
Rockies
Cotter School News
Hmerson
Rod
Cotter-Letts
Harriet Full
Karen Peters
Jean Stigers
Janet Thonas
Barbara Stapp
Rita Kay Brenneman
Guenn Pdunsmore
Dorothy Jones
Marion Owens
Harriet Jones
Richard Zieetlowsky
Bob Peters
William Kessler Lave
Alice Orris
Donald Meyee
Tom Skubal Lave
Donald Henrckson
Joan Stapp
Wilma Davis
Nelitey
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N. Y
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co
Oskaloosa
Oteta
Nicola
Harmon
Steel Union Leaders
Steel Workers Union
Pittsburgh
David J. McDonald
Vincent D. Sweeney
Philip Murray
United Steelworkers Union
Iowa City
Top Notch
Dance
Shug
Flying Red Horse For
Mobilgas
Mobilon
North
Marion Ave
O. K
Dutro’s O. K
Carlos Walling
Mgr
State Theatre
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