Village News Notes From Iowa Towns And Families
Mrs Rowland Rees of Columbus Junction leaves for Kago to visit the Thomas and Evans homes. Mr Thomas will return to Chicago with Mrs Rees. Virgil Krant and wife welcome a daughter Ruth Marie at their home near New Windsor weighing 9 1/4 pounds. David Blankenhorn and wife welcome a daughter 9 1/4 pounds born north of town. Ford-8 priced at 770 delivered in Washington Iowa. Charles Wiley hosts a dinner for the Donais son Max who left for duty. Local bridge club members meet at Goff home north of town. Faye Holland and Mary Lynne Ilmah take civil service exams in Iowa City. Judy Warren visits Des Moines with Prev and Te. BE.S. Hehner. Harry Sizer and Patty visit Lis for a day. Sizer Jr. travels to Springville then meets parents. Wallace Nordyke travels to Leon then Kansas City to join Dilley Aircraft for four months as airplane mechanic. Merle Simpson to dine with Logan Heilman. other guests Tom Gray and David Wehr. Lonnie Baker of Westminster improves after a fall and head injury. Local residents visit and business calls noted from Crawfordsville Ainsworth and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Nordyke
Leon
Vs. W
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report
At the hospital Harry Jay Bean of Ainsworth was admitted last night as a real patient. Cornelius Sherri of Crawfords-Mlle was admitted yesterday for a fracture of a pelvis. Margie Sneatterson, six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Patterson of Kalona, admitted as medical patient yesterday. Muth Anderson of 735 East Jefferson Street was dismissed yesterday. Russell Beauchamp and Michael Lee were discharged this afternoon for their home in Jean Stacy Brighton route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jay Bean
Ainsworth
Cornelius Sherri
Crawfords- Mlle
Margie Sneatterson
Frank Patterson
Kalona
Muth Anderson
East
Jeffson Street
Russell Beauchamp
M. Michael Lee
Jean Stacy
Daugher
Raymond Jacy
Brighton
Independence junior college tops Cardinals 47 to 41 on home court
Independence junior college defeated the local Cardinals 47 to 41 after a back and forth game on the high school court. Norbert Norris paced the Cardinals with eight points in the first half while Von Miller led Independence with 15 points and Leroy Griffith contributed seven in the final period for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Junior College
Cardinals
Ken Kimberlin
Independence
Ruffearn
Leroy Griffith
Norbert Norris
Verle Crist
Ellis Finke
Norval Norris
Ken Dotson
Don Miller
Jim Barrett
Ed Tabor
Dick Ruftcorn
Marv Gingerich
Griffith
Miller
Kuttcorn
von Miller
Vick Kuttcorn
Crist
Finke
Milo Steele
Mary Gingerich
Muscatine
Barrett
Ss Wiester
Hufteota
Washington
le Crist
Steele
Gingerich
Morrison
Norvat -Norris
Ccoss
Charles Bear Takes Chicago Gallup Regional Post
Charles Bear formerly of Washington heads the Chicago branch of the Gallup poll in the new regional structure. He has worked with the Gallup poll and earned a promotion as the Institute expands its public opinion survey network. Results appear in syndicated columns in over 100 newspapers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bear
Washington
Chicago
American Institute of Public Opinion
Gallup Poll
Mr. Bear
Gallup
Institute
United States
Hawaii
Chiropractor Office Near Court House Listed
Readable fragment lists a chiropractor or neurology service with an office opposite the court house. It notes a downstairs office and two phone numbers 102 and 814 as contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
West Main St
Ambulance
Double Header at the Y Monday Night with Local Teams
Washington independent teams schedule a double feature at the Wie and community contest games against Merchants and Webster Cedar Rapids. Managers expect both Webster and Cedar Rapids on Monday, with Cities Service beating Columbus Junction. Marshall Kiesey Chambergng among top scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants and Cities
Washington Independent Basketoall
Wie
Ciues
Ladinss LO
Merchants
Ser
Evil
Weoster
Webster
Cedar Rapids
Columbus Junction
Keota, Richland, Kalona win. three-way tie in Ke-Was League
Keota defeats Wellman 27 16, Richland tops West Chester 18 12, Kalona beats Brighton 36 24. Three of six teams sit atop the standings after yesterday's Ke-Was League games. Ken Guengerich stars for Kalona with 25 points, while Wellman’s Willara Wartzendruber is held to two baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kke-Wash
Hs Ie Beret Cael
SEVIS
Cs Sa
Animes Dodd
Ek L
Hp der Keolta
Wellman
Kichland
West Chester
Kaiona
Brighton
Graphes
Imase
Leo Swartzenuruber
Keota
Willara P
Wartzendruber
Weliman
Steinbecks
Richlund
Richland
McNarlen
Top Baller
Ken Guengerich
Kalona
Richard McCleery Hosts Arabian Nights Party at East Main
Richard McCleery hosted an Arabian Nights themed party at his East Main Street home. Guests dressed as Alibaba characters while servants and decor created a lavish, detailed fantasy setting with themed dining and entertainment including a drama, card games, and a perfomed tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McCleery
Richard MecCleery
East Main Street
Shahriar
Sharazade
Surprise Birthday Party for Mr Walter Lance
Mrs Walter Lance hosted a surprise birthday party for her husband Thursday in their apartment at 421 Fast Second Street. Six guests enjoyed bingo and other games before lunch. An angel food cake baked by Mrs Ferguson and decorated pink and white topped the event with help from Mrs Merle Warmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lance
Mrs. Lance
Fast Second Street
Sunshine Community Club Plans Dinner Next Wednesday
The Sunshine Community club will host a farewell dinner for families leaving the community next Wednesday at noon in the Pete Koehler home. Each family should bring two generous dishes to pass along with pie and their own sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
Pete Koehler
Lexington Circle
Hazel Gingerich
Weekend visitors and residents visit Alvin Shebeck and Frank Macon homes
Daven port residents Ruth Longer Jean Macon and Kenneth Warren and John McEvoy of Rock Island spend the weekend with the Alvin Shebeck and Frank Macon households. Fresh eggs reta ner. Reister Bros. 115¢ per 278tf. Les Jones arrives from Cedar Rapids to spend Sunday, to be joined home by Mrs. Jones and daughter Janet Sue. Mrs. J. R. Korf Crawfordsville and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Blankenhorn and Ira Coon of Ainsworth visit today. Mrs. J. N. Irwin stays with Brigh ton home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Longer
Jean Macon
Kenneth Warren
Davenport
John McEvoy
Rock Island
Alvin Shebeck
Frank Macon
Les Jones
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Jones
Janet Sue
J. R. Korf
Crawfordsville
Ray Blankenhorn
Ira Coon
Ainsworth
Mrs. Joe Miller Hosts S and C Club Meeting
Mrs. Joe Miller entertained the S and C club at Thursday afternoon’s meeting. Prizes in the dance games went to Mrs. Robert Nicola and Mrs. Milt Wollrab. Guests included Robert and Leslie Nicola. Refreshments were served. The club will meet with Mrs. Guy Gerot on January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Miller
Robert Nicola
Milt Wollrab
Robert
Leslie Nicola
Guy Gerot
Civil Cat Attacks Lamb Near East Sunset Farm
Robert Ferguson found a civil cat attempting to kill a lamb in the barn last week at East Sunset. The item list also notes several family visits and community events including dynamiting by Ralph Hoxworth, a planned charivari for Towyn Davies, and multiple local residents visiting relatives or moving homes around Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hering
East
Robert Ferguson
Ralph Hoxworth
Towyn Davies
Holly Johnston
Crawfordsville
Russel Williams
H. E. McGuire
Wayland
Kenneth Cherryholmes
Cleo
Margery
Chester Cherryholmes
Danny
L. A
Noble
Clair Holmes
E. R. Davis
Howell Davis
Max Schlatter
Cedar Rapids
Sinclair Station
January Meeting of Baptist Missionary Group Held Friday
The Missionary society of the Baptist church met Friday at Mrs Cy Bush home with Lois Turnipseed and Mrs Ola Jacobs assisting. Mrs Chas McConnell presided in the absence of the president Mrs Mr Dodd. Devotions were led from Joshua and Corinthians. The program The Dawning Light of China featured Mrs Howard Kerr and shared Clarente Vichert’s war time China travels. Rev Alfred Trenerry announced speaker Rev G Morales would address the church Thursday evening Jan 380 at 730. Twenty attended including Mrs Olive Coddington and Mrs Melo Vacha. a February chicken pie supper was planned. nineteen calls were made on the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Cy Bush
Lois Turnipseed
Ola Jacobs
Chas. McConnell
Dodd
Richard Leet
China
Howard Kerr
Clarente Vichert
Hen Coppock
C. B. Yard
Will Moore
South
Alfred Trenerry
G. Morales
Baptist Church
Mr. Morales
Baptist Seminary of
Los Angeles
Calif
Olive Coddington
Melo Vacha
Farewell Dinner Held for Phil Nelson Before Move to Denver
Nan Hoover hosted a farewell dinner for Phil Nelson who is relocating to Denver Colorado. Guests included Genevieve Baker Joan Michels Bob Morgan and Bob Marble. After dinner the party attended a basketball game and a movie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Hoover
Phil Nelson
Denver
Colo
Genevieve Baker
Joan Michels
Bob Morgan
Bob Marble
Illinois Couple Wed in Parsonage Here
Maxine Biederbeck of Toulou and John Isom of Oline were married in the Methodist parsonage on Saturday January 18 by Dr. R. C. Keagy. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Donald Bowes. The couple will reside in Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine. Biederbeck
Toulou
Ill
John Isom
Oline
R. C. Keagy
Donald Bowes
Isom
Moline
Endowment Funds Rise, Yet Income Returns Slip
A study by the Financial Advisory service of the American Council on Education shows 110 colleges increased their endowment funds by 20 million dollars between 1938 and 1939. Despite the rise, income from principal declined to 616,964 dollars, a return rate of one-fifth of one percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. College
Financial Advisory Service
American Council On Education
Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings
Notices list potluck suppers and gatherings for U and I club Baptist church Bible department White Shrine and Masonic events. Groups include Damascus Shrine Lexington circle Sunshine Community Club Just Us club and Rose Mary club with dates times and venues noted. changes of date noted for several events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
White Shrine
Masonica Temple
Masonic Temple
J. D. Dayton
Jean Kessel Weds Bernard Singleton in Brighton Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Charles Kessel announce the marriage of their daughter Jean C to Bernard R Singleton son of Mrs Ethel Singleton McChurch and Ray Singleton. The ceremony occurred in Ka hoka Mo January 18. Both graduates of Brighton High School he class of 1935 and she 1940. Mr Singleton left Thursday with Troop D for Brownwood Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kessel
Brighton
Jean C
Bernard R. Singleton
Ethel Singleton McChurch
Ray Singleton
Kahoka
Brighton High School
Singleton
Brownwood
Texas
Many Happy Returns Birthday Greetings Run Through Community
Local residents celebrate birthdays including David Thompson and Mrs L A Meredith at National Tea, with several others in Ainsworth Highland Wellston and East Second Street. Clara Turnipseed and Mrs Pauline Evans mark milestone ages. Evans to host family dinner and receive photos from Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Thompson
The
National Tea Store
L. A. Meredith
Pauline Evans
Helen Schoonover
M.K. Rapp
David Pearson
Ainsworth
H. C. Wagenknecht
Louise Kilgore Boileau
Donald Swatles
East Highland
Samuel Murphy
Highland
Ralph Brinning
Wellston
Sunday Birthday Honorees Listed in Local Social Page
Sunday among the birthday honorees are Besse Conger Edith Boileau Reister Milford Anderson Charles Shalla Georgia Musil Koenigsmark Maude Stuart Joe Dougall Phyllis Bean and Eldon Witt hoft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besse Conger
Edith Boileau Reister
Milford Anderson
Charles Shalla
Georgia Musil Koenigsmark
Maude Stuart
Joe Dougall
Phyllis Bean
Eldon Witthoft
Kathryn Orcutt Turns Six Tomorrow
Kathryn Jane Orcutt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Orcutt, will be six years old tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Jane Orcutt
Mrs
Albert Orcutt
Dickie Horak Set for Second Birthday Tomorrow
Dickie Horak, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Horak, will celebrate his second birthday tomorrow in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickie Horak
Mrs
Paul Horak
Miss Carolyne Hamilton Heads to New York for Voice Study
Miss Carolyne Hamilton leaves Monday for a two week visit in New York to study voice under Estelle Lieb. The trip aims to refine singing technique and professional prospects in performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyne Hamilton
New York
Estelle Lieb
Presbyterian Aid Groups Hold Friday Meetings
Multiple groups of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid met Friday afternoon. Group 1 host Mrs. Latchem led devotional. Group 2 in Michels home with Tina Shields leading devotionals. Group 3 in Mast home with A Ralston in charge. Group 4 at Shenefelt home with J T Hehmel leading devotions. Memorial tribute for Mrs. James Baird noted. Refreshments served by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
SteHa Latehem
Kathryn Latta
James Baird
Howard Miller
Latchem
T. A. Michels
George Pauls
Tina Shields
Marriage Announcement for Fisher and Wyse in Wayland
Lorene Wyse daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Wyse and Leonard Fisher son of Mr and Mrs Sam Fisher of Wellman were united in marriage Monday evening at the home of Rev Simon Gingerich. Attendants were Lueia Fisher and Marlin Wyse. After March 1 the couple will reside on a farm near Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Lorene Wyse
Sam Wyse
Leonard Fisher
Sam Fisher
Wellmen
Simon Gingerich
Lueia Fisher
Marlin Wyse
Wellman
Relief Corps Meets in West Chester
The J. W. Baker Relief Corps No. 300 met in West Chester with fourteen members attending. After opening exercises and a business session, bills were paid, a donation to national headquarters was approved, one new member was initiated, and officers were installed with Mrs Eva Robertson as installing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker Relief Coips
West Chester
National Permanent Headquarters
Eva Robertson
Laura Schultz
Christian Women's Council Holds Monthly Church Meeting
The Christian church women held their regular monthly gathering with fifty eight members present. Ruth unit hosted as the meeting opened with songs, prayers, and unit reports. Martha unit presented a program on a Japanese American story with soloists. Naomi unit served refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for February 28 with Naomi hosting and Ruth unit in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Council of the Christian Church
Ruth
Claud Tucker
Cayton Nicholson
Martha
Georgia Larson
Merle Booth
Boyd White
America
Naomi
Valentine Favors
Virnus Bradford
Bryan Coakley
Ralph Mce- Creedy
Dill Boileau
Ettiene Spenser
William Putman
Visitor to Stay with Niece Mrs McKinnie Phelps
A resident will visit and be hosted by her niece Mrs McKinnie Phelps and her husband, attending opera and enjoying hospitality during the stay.
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Coffee Club
Farmers’ Mutual
H. A. Dusenberry
Charles Kennedy
Geo. Lord
Primroses
Wolf Floral CO
Rowland Rees
Columnus Junction
Kago
Ichard Thomas
William Evans
Thomas
Jerry Evans
Chicio
Rees
Enry Rees
Robert Oberts
Virgil Krant
Wiordsville
Ruth Marie
David Blankenhorn
Town
Washon
Iowa
Charles Wiley
Fred Donai1 m
Donnis
Max
Faye Holland
Mary Lyn‘ Ilmah
Iowa City
L. A. Warren
Judy
Des Moin
Warren
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BE. S. Hehner
Harry Sizer
Patty
Merle Simpson
Mor
Logan Heilman
Otheresse
Tom Gray
Wehr
Mr. Simpson
Buffalo
N.Y
Nley Simpson
Lonnie” Baker
Theestminster
At Chester
Rge Baker
E. G. Davis
G. . Baird
Rob Lynn
K. A. Mathers
Laskins
Pellmell
Focal Arena
Ken Kimberline
Rogald
Dotson
Tabor
Fiester
Ruffcorn
R. W. Tandy
Official
Washington Directory
Optometrists
A. C. Peterson
S. Second Ave
Washington, Iowa
John C. Owen
Stan Kiesey
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Stephen B. Jones
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
Marion
Chiropractors
Dr, Chas, C. Brown
Washington Independent School District
F. A. Ralston
Harland W. Mead
W. A. Erbe
Anearerik
Ethel McCreedy
Harry Bowles
Richard A. Stewart
Ralph W. Thompson
Harry Ramseyer
A. BE. Atchison
W. Tucker
W. D. Dwyer
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
Bherman's
B. Marshall
Bill Kiesey
W. Chambergng
JoTragan
Green
Keola
Social
Alibaba
Club
Sitlers Sitleres
Mills
McDaniels
Tim Stewart
McDaniel
Carson A
Lee
Smart and Parrish
Smart Ae
Monroe
Parrish Lines
Norton
Ross Bears
Ross 'Eee
Hershberger
Martin
Haygreen
Crone
Theodore B, Bailet
Law Loan & Trust Bldg
W. Livingston
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Officers
Lloyd Lytle
W. H. Fulton
BE. F. Mitch
Henry Bailey
Rohata P. L. Jordan
J. O. Brown
Police
Mark Rratt
H. H. Reister
A. L. Griffith City
D. C. Barrett Park
Marian
Bailey
Frank R. Miller
Lemmon
Lester H. Orr
C. F. Boller
R. F. McFarlane
Will Duouls
Clarence Jacobs
Fred Reid
Homer Stephen
Ruth Lytle
Reister Bros
J. N. Irwin
Lamb
Baptist Missionary Group
Illinois
U and I Club
May Dawson
North Side
Notity
Carl Hedges
Wyatt Marbourg
U. P. Women's Missionary Society
D. D. Davis
Damascus Shrine
P.m
Rosemary Club
Shirley Augustine
Jean Kessel
Bernard Singleton
Clarice Buck
James Buck
East Second Street
Howard Eugene Darnel
Howard Darnel
Clara Turnipseed
Lloyd Everette Evans
Presbyterian Aid Group
Relief Corps
Christian Women’s Council
C. V. Grall
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