Birthday surprise for Mrs Edwards noted party
Mrs W B Edwards was surprised by relatives yesterday evening with a birthday greeting and cards. Refreshments were served and attendees included Mr and Mrs A J Robertson Charlotte Jackin Mrs Anna Springer and Eloise Marion Robertson and family and Dom Dea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Edwards
A. J. Robertson
Charlotte Jackin
Anna Springer Andaughter
Eloise
Are Robertson
Arion Robertson
Om Dea
Merle Simpson Hosts Costume Bridge Party at 712 South Second
Merle Simpson hosted a costume party at 712 South Second Avenue with guests including Flavis Richards and Logan Heilman who earned high score honors at bridge. Other attendees were Dorothy Webking Elizabeth Dumont Martha Decker Tom Gray and John Applegate. Fresh eggs offered at 15 cents per dozen from Reister Bros. and Ford V-8 sedan advertised at 770 cash. Mrs A L Nelson Philip Nelson head to Denver for new home as Nelson family relocates. Walter Schroeder moves into Nelsons’ former residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Simpson
South Second Avenue
Bridge
Flavis Richards
Logan Heilman
Dorothy Webking
Elizabeth Dumont
Martha Decker
Tom Gray
John Applegate
A. L. Nelson
Philip
Denver
Colo
Nelson
Colorado Implement Company
John Deere
Allis Chalmers
Walter Schroeder
Nelsons
South Fourth Avenue
Legion Auxiliary Meeting and Funeral for Mrs Sam Munson
Legion auxiliary members are asked to meet at the library Saturday afternoon at 1 30 to attend the funeral of Mrs Sam Munson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Sam Munson
January Jury Trials Postponed to February 3
Judge J G Patterson ordered a second deferment of January district court jury trials after cases previously set for next Monday were settled or not ready. Jurors now report February 3 for trial, with Colburn vs Krabill likely to proceed if not settled. Non jury cases were assigned for next week to replace postponed juries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Patterson
Iowa County
Wellman
Colburn
Hensleigh
Simmons
Theodore M. Beenblossom
Marr
Et al
Maxwell
Hanna Estate
Mrs. Samuel A Munson Dies After Illness at 46
Mrs. Samuel A Munson 46 died last evening at her Keota area home after a prolonged heart condition. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Saturday at Jones Chapel with Dr. FL Eastwood of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment in Lexington Cemetery. Survived by husband two sisters two brothers and a step grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Munson
Jones Chapel
FL. W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
Lexington Cemetery
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Lura
Lyle
Elmer
Sophia Lyle
Keota
Washington
Munson
United States Army
Spread Eagle
Scotland
Valley
Ladies Aid Society
Elup
Singere
American Legion Auxiliary
G.H.M. Club
Fleur-de-Lis
Jean Palmer
Wilhelmina Gregory
Leland
Guy Lyle
Cynthia Lyle
Cards at Home Tonight for Independence Junior College Tilt
Independence junior college plans a strong five for tonight’s high school court game. Coach Ken Kimberlin's Cardinals added four experienced players as replacements for transfers leaving for Camp Bowie and elective non enrollment. Morning Sun pair Verle Crist and Ken Dotson join Norbert Norris at center with Ellis Finke and Don Morrison in the backcourt. reserves include Norval Norris Charlie Thrapp and Mary Ging erich with Don Nickerson possible to see action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Junior College
Ken Kimberlin
Cardinals
Thas
Bill
Camp Bowie
Brownwood
Tex
Frank Dea
Bill Edmondson
Morning Sun
Ncards
Verle Crist
Ken Dotson
Norbert Norris
Kimberlin
Ellis Finke
Don Morrison
Norval Norris
Charlie Thrapp
Mary Gingerich
Norris
Dotson
Don Nickerson
Wayland
Youthful swimmers meet Quincy at the Y pool Saturday
Washington's junior team coached by Honarch Lite travels to the Quincy YMCA for a Saturday afternoon meet starting around three. The event list includes 40 and 100 yard freestyles, back and breast strokes, medley and relay races, with divers and mixed junior teams from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Honarch Lite
Quincy
Y.m.c
Bob Rohrer
Vonn Gamodie
J. Mowers
J. Ewing
James Gilcnrist
Archie Kuwer
J. Powers
Jd. Ewing
James Gil- Curst
Quincey
B. Burnham
J. Bivelig
St. Maguire
A. Euwer
B. Rohrer
J. Gitchrist
Kevri Doran
Wayne Pratt
K. Ewing
W. Powers
Bob Stockman
R. Ewing
W.W. Powers
Herman Doran
Chas. Griffin
Leo Lewis
Doran
Griffin
Stockman
Cities Service to Meet Webster Team Next Monday
Webster manager Dallas Chamberlain announced a scheduled game with the Cities Service team to be played at the M C A next Monday evening. It marks Cities Service second out of town game after a win over Sigourney last week. Brothers and her parents preceded her to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Chamberlain
Cities Service
Webster
Sigourney
Loras College Wins Approval for Advanced Flying Course
Dubuque officials report Loras College has been approved by the Civil Aeronautics Authority for an advanced training course for student flyers. No decision yet on whether the offer will be accepted. the college currently offers a CAA primary training course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Loras College
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Loras
CAA
Army Calls Two More S U S Men
Iowa City two more staff members from the State University of Iowa department of military science are called for army duty. Maj. William L. Brown will transfer to Omaha Nebraska and Segt. C. H. Bartlett reports for duty at the medical supply procurement depot in St. Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Department of Military Science
Maj
William L. Brown
Omaha
Nebr
Segt
C. H. Bartlett
Medical
St. Louis
Writ of Mandamus Filed Over Police Chief Reinstatement
Attorneys for former Police Chief H. R. Allgood filed a writ of mandamus against the city the mayor the council and the present police chief in a bid for reinstatement to the police force on civil service rights grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
H. R. Allgood
Allgood
Ottumwa Reports Flu Spread and Rising Pneumonia Threat
Influenza cases rise in Ottumwa and nearby areas with pneumonia listed as an added danger. A physician reports treating 11 new flu cases in a single day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Midway and Community Auctions Headline Local Sales
A sequence of closing out and public sales list dates and locations across Iowa towns including Columbus Junction Keota West Chester Washington and Wellman. Auctions feature household goods hogs and purebred sows with several sellers named such as Merle Gardner Tom Swift and Elmus Brenneman with sales set on January 25 through February 11 at various country yards and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
C.o
Columbus Junction
City
Merle Gardner
Keota
T. A. West
West Chester
Tony Johnson
John M. Boshart
Oldson
N. E
Washington
Tom Swift
Highway 92
Hampshire
Elmus R. Brenneman
Kinross
Wellman
J. F
O. W. Long
Brighton
Trinity Lutherans Mark Tenth Anniversary Celebration
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church celebrates ten years since organizing on January 25, 1931. Rev. Robert Grote returns from Guthrie Center Iowa to preach at 10 30 AM with Rev. R P Young of Vitter Iowa leading 3 PM service. Congregation invites members from Wellman What Cheer Oskaloosa Ottumwa Mt Pleasant Burlington Keokuk Wapello Iowa City and Lockridge plus area ladies to a dinner after the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Grote
Four Corners
Walter Oetjen
Walter Schroeder
Gutherie Center
Iowa
R. P. Young
Vitter
Wellman
What Cheer
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Keokuk Wapello
Iowa City
Lockridge
W. M. Tweeten
Karl Schmidt
Dorothy Tanner
Dorothy Schmidt
Dorothy Motley
Shirley MreDole
Influenza and Pneumonia Widespread in Wapello County
Report notes many residents in Wapello county are suffering from influenza or pneumonia with health concerns rising as the season advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello County
Youth in Mexico Located After Disappearance
Rolland Jones a 19 year old Sioux City newspaper circulation supervisor who vanished January 7 from Rock Rapids has been found in Mexico City. A telegram from the American consul in Mexico City to Howard G. Jones reports the youth suffered loss of memory. The father flew to Mexico City to bring him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Rolland Jones
Rock Rapids
Mexico City
Mexico
Pipestone
Minn
Howard G. Jones
Government Buys 101 Acre Farm Near Munitions Plant
The Sourwines transfer 101 acre farm in Des Moines county to the United States for 38916.65 as part of a munitions plant project. The Moore heirs owned the land for 42 years before the Sourwines acquired it in 1931. Richard F. Barret of St Louis originally bought the tract from the government at 1.25 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Here
Des Moines
Clyde L
Louise B. Sourwine
United States of America
Sourwines
Samuel Moore
Moore
Richard F. Barret
St. Louis
Taylor Clow-Nuptials Celebrated in Chicago Church
Doris Clow daughter of Dr and Mrs A W Clow married Robert Clark Taylor of Stoneham Massachusetts son of Harold Taylor and Grace V Taylor Saturday January 18 at 5 pm in First Unitarian church Chicago with immediate family present. The couple will reside in Chicago and out of town guests included Dr and Mrs A W Clow and Beth Clow of Crete Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Clow
A. W. Clow
Robert Clark Taylor
Stoneham
Mass
Harold Sr
Grace V. Taylor
First Unitarian Church
Chicago
Sydney Snow
Hotel Stevens
Washington High School
Gregg Business College
Taylor
Clark University
Worchester
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Cotter Presbyterian Ladies Aid Postpones All Day Session
Cotter Presbyterian Ladies Aid announces a postponed all day meeting led by Mrs. Will KE Jones. U and I club holds a family potluck supper at 6 30 p m with Mrs. May Dawson coordinating. U P Junior Missionary society meets at the church Monday. Friendly Bible class potluck at 6 30 p m in Baptist church basement. Bible dept 2 30 p m at the library. Handcraft dept noted Sept 3 7 26 with date change. Priscilla club luncheon at North Side cafe 1 p m, hostesses Mrs. Carl Hedges and Mrs. Wyatt Mar Bourg unable to attend. Lexington circle all day meeting led by Mrs Hazel Jingerieh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Will KE. Jones
U and I Club
May Dawson
U.P. Junior Missionary Society
Baptist Church
Ediat
Priscilla Club Lancheon
Mere North Side Cafe
Carl Hedges
Wyatt Marbourg
Lexington Circle
Hazel Jingerieh
Local Birthdays Noted Across Communities
Virginia Messenger turns eleven as family members and friends send birthday wishes. Among those celebrating today are Daryl Oldfield and several neighbors from Pilotburg and Ainsworth. Robert Knottnerus marks his thirteenth, while Mrs. J B Lockwood and Mrs. S Wright join other Three Quarter Century club members with birthdays of 76 and 88 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Arnold
Amile Daub
Stanley Foster
F. W. Eastwood
Daryl Oldfield
Pilotburg
Conn Whiteman
Marion Powers
Ainsworth
Robert Knottnerus
J. B. Lockwood
Keota
The
Journal
S. 3S Wright
Questioning Is in Secret Questioning Is in Secret
The article notes the secret questioning of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and the push to summon Stark and Marshall as witnesses in open session. Admiral Stark says he was advised the plans changed and he would be called when needed. Roosevelt is reported willing to amend the British aid bill but declines to discuss Lindbergh’s remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Lindbergh
Marshall
Slark
Fish
Republican Committee
Stark
Admiral Stark
Sol Bloom
Roosevelt
Bankers Group in Session Last Night
The Bankers association of Washington and Louisa counties met last evening with Lee Holland of the Washington State bank and Frank Crone of the National bank of Washington in charge of meeting arrangements. Seventy three attended the dinner served by the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society in the community room of the Y.M.C.A. Bank directors, officers and their wives were in attendance. W. F. Stoutner presided. John Yousling introduced three pupils who performed. Rosetta Wodiecka and Philip Nelson played accordion solos and Ruth Michels marimba solos. T. G. Chase of Chicago, associated with Swift and Company, spoke on meat consumption and showed films on meat cuts. The next meeting will be in March at Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers Association of
Washington
Louisa Counties
Lee Holland
Washington State Bank
Frank Crone
National Bank of Washington
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Y.M.C.A
W. F. Stoutner
John Yousling
Rosetta Wodiecka
Kalona
Philip Nelson
Ruth Michels
T. G. Chase
Chicazo
Swift and Company
Harland Mead
Crawfordsville
Nollen Retires as Equitable Life Chairman in Iowa
Henry S. Nollen retires as chairman of the board of trustees of the Equitable Life Insurance Co of Iowa in line with the retirement plan. His resignation was accepted at the 74th annual meeting at the Des Moines home office. He will remain on the board as a trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Henry S. Nollen
Equitable Life Insurance Co
Iowa
Nollen
Eastern Star Invited to State School Instruction
Washington chapter of the Order of Eastern Star has received an invitation to attend a state school of instruction in Ozarkosa on January 28 29 and 20. The grand officers will conduct the school with instruction on January 29 and initiatory work planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Order of Eastern Star
Ozkalosa
Local Bridge Club Sees High and Low Scores Amid News from Ill Neighbor
Mrs. Walter Messer hosted a bridge afternoon with two tables. Mrs. P. L. Fenn topped the scores and Mrs. Ed Hite placed last. Guests included Mrs. Hite and Mrs. Earl Crossett. Edits from illness in Mrs. Edith Miller report improving while flu complications linger. A bake sale by Washington Cleisners is announced for Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jerr y Kelly welcome son John Jerome at Mercy Hospital Des Moines January 22. The Daytons return from California detailing wartalk and bustling Western streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Messer
P. L. Fenn
Ed Hite
Hite
Earl Crossett
Jerry Kelly
Des Moines
Mercy
C. O. Dayton
California
K. W. Dayton
North
Hollywood
Daytons
Junior High PTA Programs Music and Talks
A Junior High PTA meeting at the Lue schoolhouse featured a student musical program from seventh graders with Ellis Gree Club and piano solos. Talks by W. Ud. Vwyer and Legn Ww. Soule emphasized wholesome group activities and the value of friendships. refreshments were served by Mrs. Bostwick Jr. and Irene Wilson, with sandwiches donated by local crothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. A. Weeting Heiq
Lue
Wr. W. UD. Vwyer
Legn
Ww. Soule
Gurax Nuys
Fivery
Smali
Ellis Gree Club
Jeremy Brown
Weraiaine Bartow
Helen Rath
Joon Stewart
Jane Pauls
Koefer McKeown
Peeerly Brown
B. Pr. Bostwick, Jr
Irene Wilson
Iity
Mthe McCreedy
Il. Eller
Aie Crothers
Pinochle Party Held at Masonic Temple
Pinochle was played at three tables in the Eastern Star event held in the Masonic temple yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Guy Cole won the high score prize while Mrs. Fred Bey claimed the low score honor. Refreshments were served by Nellie Dodder, Mrs. Harry Ward and Mrs. R. C. Risk. The next party will be in two weeks with hostesses Mrs. A. W. Ward, Mrs. R. Db. VanDorin and Mrs. Fred Bey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Guy Cole
Fred Bey
Nellie Dodder
Harry Ward
R. C. Risk
Heln
A. W. Ward
R. Db. VanDorin
Club Members Attend All Day Sewing and Dinner
Mrs. May Dawson entertained members of the U and I club and the E.O.W. club at an all day carpet sewing gathering at her home. Twelve members and three guests Joe Maxell, Mert King and Ernest Garrett attended a noon pot luck dinner. In the afternoon the women sewed carpet rags and enjoyed a social hour. The U and I club family supper is planned for tomorrow evening at Mrs. Dawson's home.
Co Hostesses Host Candlelight Dinner for Merry Widows
Maxine Logan and Francee Porter were eco hostesses to the Merry Widows at a candlelight dinner last evening. Dinner was served at 7 by Jack and Jay Logan. The group wrote friendship letters to Helen Raber South Bend Ind June Garrett and Marge Walker Kirksville Mo honorary members. Plans for the next party were made and the remainder of the evening was social. Present were Margaret Hennon Evelyn Miller Norene McFarland Martha Shockey Meda Hauenstein Marge Faulkner Mary Walker Dorothea Snyder Dorothy Humston and the co hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Logan
Francee Porter
Merry Widows
Jack
Jay Logan
Helen Raber
South Bend
Ind
June Garrett
Marge Walker
Kirksville
Margaret Hennon
Evelyn Miller
Norene McFarland
Martha Shockey
Meda Hauenstein
Marge Faulkner
Mary Walker
Dorothea Snyder
Dorothy Humston
Iowa student wounded in suspected suicide attempt
Kenneth H. Kelley a 20 year old State University of Iowa sophomore was wounded in the head Monday night in an incident he described to officers as an attempt to end his life. He remained in serious condition Thursday night at University Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Iowa City
Kenneth H. Kelley
State University of Iowa
University Hospital
Club Holds Regular Meeting and Farewell Party
Mrs Lakin Barthelow hosted nine Rural Woman's club members for a regular meeting. President Mrs Lester Luckenbill led the business session and entertainment contests. A farewell surprise was held at the Barthelow home as they move to town after thirty years in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakin Barthelow
Rural Woman's Club
Lester Luckenbill
Grant Humston
Mary Shields
Will Marie
Charles Barthelow
Barthelow
Lioyd Alliman
Charles Bartielow
Pythian Past Chiefs Celebrate Anniversary Dinner
Pythian Past Chiefs and their husbands attended the organization’s annual anniversary dinner in the K P hall last evening. Twenty were present with pinole fames afterward. G A Reinert won the pinole score for men Paul Harvey low. Women winners were Mrs Paul Harvey high and Mrs Richard Johnson low. Door prize went to Chalmer Marshall. Dinner committee included Mrs G A Reinert Mrs William Matucha and Mrs Oral Mayo with Mrs George Baker and Mrs Day Rohrer Jr on the divine 100m committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral Mayo
George Baker
Day Rohrer, Jr
Rebekahs Initiate Three Candidates at Special Meeting
Fifty members attended a special Rebekah lodge session held last evening to initiate three candidates. After initiation, refreshments were served by Mrs. Ray Box, chairman, and Mrs. Qoscar dagenheimer, with lodge leaders assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Ray Box
Qoscar Dagenheimer
Troop D honors Bartlett H Gregory at Bridgeport dinner
Mr and Mrs Stanley Henderson of Keota hosted a 6 oclock dinner in Washington guest Bartlett H Gregory who left for Brownwood Texas with Troop D. Attendees included Mr and Mrs B S Gregory Samuel Gregory and two children Mary Louw Sammy Jr Jimmie and Jeane Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Henderson
Keota
Caniv Bowie
Charles Marek Birthday Celebration Noted at Potluck
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marek hosted a potluck supper for his birthday with friends. Card games followed with high scores by Mrs. Howard Hoyle and Dale Hoyle and low scores by Emil Fink and Mrs. Everette Schmidt. Attendees included several local families and Rosalie Combs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Marek
Keota
Marek
Nies
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