Local News Visitors and Travel Across States
Grant Davis of Tulsa and his parents left for Chicago on a business trip after a weekend visit. A. J. Vangalis of Colorado Springs and George Vangalis of Wausau were weekend guests of Ed Simmering. Simmering traveled to Colorado Springs with them. Mrs Vangalis is a daughter. Mrs. Charles Doran, formerly of Washington, recovering from an operation, lives at 727 Doss Avenue Salinas California and would welcome notes from friends in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Davis
Tulsa
Ohio
Tom Davis
Chicago
A. J. Vangalis
Colorado Springs
Colo
George Vangalis
Wausau
Wis
Ed Simmering
Simmering
Vangalis
Charles Doran
Washington
Birthday notices honor Clara Turnivseed and others
Clara Turnivseed marks her 90th birthday born 1859 near Relmond and later Cedar township, now in Washington. Also listed are Mariol Kapp David Pearson Howard Wugene Daniel Donald Swaies Samuel Murphy Ralph Brinnii H C Wagenknecht A Mere dith Clarice Buer and David Thompson George Michael Koehler Sharon Way Blankenhorn with Harold Wehr wedding anniversary wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Turnivseed
Relmond
Cedar Township
Washington
Mariol Kapp
David Pearson
Howard Wugene Daniel
Donald Swaies
Samuel Murphy
Ralph Brinnii
H. C. Wagenknecht
A. Meredith
Clarice Buer
David Thompson
George Michael Koehler
Sharon Way Blankenhorn
Harold Wehr
Local residents enjoy travels and visits over weekend
E A Stewart and Mr and Mrs Forrest Walker drove to Santa Anna Texas last week and were accompanied home by Mrs Stewart who had visited at the Douglas Moore home. They arrived Saturday after a detour through Little Rock due to icy roads. Max Schlatter and Nettie Miller also visited Washington while Rollin H Cole began work at Simmiering's Coast to Coast. Edna McCarty attended a YWCA meeting in Des Moines and Johanna Colbert's prenuptial shower was held Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Stewart
Forrest Walker
Santa Anna
Texas
Washington
Stewart
Douglas Moore
Little Rock
Ark
Nettie Miller
Ottumwa
Ray Box
Mr. Box
Rollin H. Cole
Simmiering
Mr. Cole
Gamble
Ola O'Loughlin
Riverside
R. E. Arthur
Mrs. Arthur
Florida
Arthurs
Sarasota
West Palm Beach
Leslie Payne
Mary Colbert
Warren Marston
Bill Cnossen
Johanna Colbert
Riverside Methodist Church
S and C Club Meets at Riverside Home
Mrs Howard Fisher hosted the S and C club at her Riverside South home Thursday afternoon. Banco games awarded prizes to Mrs Edward Kucera Mrs Robert Gerot and Mrs Floyd Fisher. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Floyd Fisher. Members present included Mrs Robert Gerot Mrs Edward Kucera Mrs Floyd Fisher and Mrs Ernest Bowman. Mrs Robert Nicola will entertain January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S and C Club
Howard Fisher
Riverside
Banco
Edward Kucera
Robert Gerot
Floyd Fisher
Ernest Bowman
Robert Nicola
Ladles Aid Society Plans Meals for Men and Eastern Star
Fourteen members of the United Presbyterian Lad ies Aid at Ainsworth met with Mrs Homer Hunt. Roll call answered with a favorite Bible verse. Devotions led by Mrs Iva Hemphill. Plans approved to serve meals to business men and Eastern Star members next month. Hostess and Mrs Lawrence Wilson served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
The
United Presbyterian Church of Ainsworth
Homer Hunt
Roll Eall
Iva Hemphill
Eastern Star
Lawrence Wilson
Frozen Locker Plant Boom Reaches 10 000 Mark in U S July 1948
The United States saw more than 10 000 freezer locker plants in operation by July 1948. The expansion reflects growing meat processing capacity and regional distribution across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Honor Evelyn Yordi At Bridal Shower
Evelyn Yordi of Riverside, soon to wed El mer Sojka on February 2, was honored at a miscellaneous shower at the Yaro Sojka home. Hostesses included Mrs. Yaro Sojka and Mrs. George Sojka among others. gifts were given as attendees joined games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Yordi
Riverside
Elmer Sojka
Yaro Sojka
R. E. Southwick
Kenneth Kos
Wilbur Chelupa
Nadene
Nancy Wollrad
John Knotek
Mary
Matilda Wollrad
Joy
Janis Heck
Rupert Davis
Arthur Hora
Janice
Helen
Roberta Davis
Ruth Gideon
Ed Hora
Rose Sojka
Betty
Luella Sojka
F. A. Simon
Carol
Cleo Burich
Wes Sojka
Walter Sojka
Sandra
Dale Sojka
Jeanne
Robert Kloppfer
Kathy
Melvin Havel
Dorothy
Alvin Sojka
Will Marek
Donna Sojka
Mrs. Ernie Rouse Wins Bridge at White Shrine Party
Three tables played bridge at the White Shrine event held Monday at 2 PM in the Masonic Temple. High score was won by Mrs. Ernie Rouse with Mrs. Guy Cole taking second. Hostess Mrs. Russell Goodin and helpers Mrs. Will Hemmings served refreshments after play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
Ernie Rouse
Guy Cole
Russell Goodin
Will Hemmings
Bible Department Fortnightly Meeting at Public Library
Mrs. BE. F. Hehner presided over the Fortnightly Bible Department gathering at the Public Library Monday afternoon. The group opened with prayer and memory verse 1 John 4 16, then discussed Revelations 3 4 and 5 with members reading their parts. A general Fortnightly meeting is set for February 19 with the next session on February 7 to cover Revelations 6 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. F. Hehner
Bible Department of Fortnightly
Brighton PTA Hears of Reorganization
Mrs. Donald Robison presided the Brighton PTA meeting in the high school auditorium. Supt. Jackson of Pleasant Plain schools spoke on his experiences with school reorganization in Illinois and a general discussion followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Robison
Brighton
Rabenolds Entertain At Dinner Bridge
Mr and Mrs J D Rabenold of Ainsworth hosted the Supper club dinner and bridge night. High score prizes went to Mr and Mrs Lee Norris while low score honors were Mrs Orrie OConner and O R Thomas. Travel prize awarded to Mr OConner. Members mentioned include Mr and Mrs Bill McGinnis and Mrs Milo Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Rabenold
Ainsworth
Lee Norris
Orrie O'Connor
O. R. Thomas
O’connor
Goes
Bill McGinnis
Milo Arthur
Nu Phi Mu Pins Awarded In Home Ceremony
In Nadine Payne home on Monday evening, Nu Phi Mu members received pins after completing probation, with newly elected officers installed. Guests included Beta Sigma Phi members and officers presided by Mrs Turnipseed assisted by Mrs MecGaffey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadine Payne
Nu Phi Mu Sorority
Beta Sigma Phi
Richard Hotle
Earl Loveless
Don Boyer
Charles Berdo
Howard Snyder
Lloyd Turnipseed, Jr
John MecGaffey
Nu Phi Mu
Virginia Kane
Eldora Peiffer
Mary June Brooks
Miss Payne
Charlotte Little
Mary Swift
Dale Duttweiler
Miss Kane
Turnipseed
Rice Supply Likely to Stay Short in 1949
World markets warn of continued rice shortages in 1949 as exports lag and demand remains firm. Analysts cite weather disruptions, logistical bottlenecks, and currency issues influencing global availability.
Honor 8 Couples at Cooperative Dinner
The Friendly Circle club held a cooperative dinner at the VFW hall Saturday night honoring three couples Mr and Mrs Lyle Romine Mr and Mrs Delmar Romine and Mr and Mrs Harold Patterson who will be leaving the community. Guests included Eleanor Swift and Mrs Thomas Thomas of Columbus Junction. Activities included musical chairs a baby bottle contest and a doughnut eating contest followed by cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Romine
Delmar Romine
Harold Patterson
Friendly Circle Club
O’eclock
VFW
Frank Kleese
Will Sheetz
Bernice Sheetz
Clyde Crile
Eleanor Swift
Thomas Thomas
Columbus Junction
Kenneth Cuddeback
Glen Cuddeback
Richard Schiebel
Merle Sheetz
Donald Sheetz
Weds in candle light at Columbus Junction church
Marilyn Swailes daughter of Mr and Mrs William Swailes of Columbus Junction wed William L Arthur son of Mr and Mrs Evan H Arthur of Columbus City in a four o'clock ceremony at the Methodist church. Rev J B Pooley officiated with a large altar bouquet of white gladioli and calla lilies. The couple plan reception for 80 with pink and white decor and a three tier cake. The bride and groom a Columbus Junction native couple are both graduates with the bride employed by the Iowa Illinois Telephone Co and the groom trained in electrical school in Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Marilyn Swailes
William Swailes
William L. Arthur
Evan H. Arthur
Columbus City
J. B. Pooley
Marva Gilkey
Delores Marshall
H. Lee Huston
Robert Fulton
Miriam Buster
Leonard Arthur
Clinton
William Swailes, Jr
Lee Arthur
Davenport
Miss Gilkey
Marge Nordstrom
Mediapolis
Rowona Steele
Merrill Flake
Lone Tree
Thelma Devore
Rex Schafer
Muscatine
Columbus High School
Iowa-Ilinois Telephone Company
Arthur
Chicago, Il
Brighton Study Club Holds Meeting at Stauses Home
The Brighton Study Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. H C Stause home in Brighton. Mrs Charles Drish presented Your Stake in World Peace as the lesson. Some new members were welcomed into the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Drish
Brighton Study Club
H.C. Stause
Brighton
Navajo Camp Fire Girls Tour Company Activities
The Navajo Camp Fire Girls group led by Mrs. David Blankenhorn held three meetings over the weekend. They earned honor beads, welcomed new member Deidre Miller, toured Curran company to see bridge rallies and valentines work for 1950, then made potholders and fancy crafts at IOOF hall rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navajo Camp Fire Girls
David Blankenhorn
Camp Fire
IOOF
Deidre Miller
Curran Company
Calendar notices urge timely submissions and list multiple groups
Calendar notices advise 10 a. m. cut off for notices and urge complete details on first submission. Listings include United Presbyterian missionary society YWCA mixers WCOMS VFW Damascus Shrine Rosemary club Fortnightly music department Pythian Sisters Valley Ladies aid and many church and civic groups with times and meeting locations across West Chester and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Missionary Society
Russell Bell
United Presbyteria
YWCA
WCOMS
U. P
Vefw Hall
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Rosemary Club
Earl Galloway
Presbyterian Church
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Valley Ladies Aid
Ted Mayer
Bethel Missionary Society
Lloyd Foster
de Lis Club
Joe Knotek
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Bob Waterhouse
Just Us
W C. McFadden
Homemakers Club
Elmer Bontraver
Robert Roperts
Ocleek Inneheon
Wulf. Jones
Rebekah Club
Ioof Hall
Textiles Talk At Fortnightly Arts Group Meeting
Mrs. William McConnell Jr gave a talk and demonstration on textile painting at the Fortnightly Applied Arts meeting hosted by Mrs. Ruth Simpson. Members selected a stencil and painted using materials brought. a trays committee was formed with Mrs McConnell and Mrs Louis Larson. The 16 members present heard the plan for the February meeting with Mrs Dean Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McConnell
Eileen Jeffries
Dean Cox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Max Schlatter
Monmouth, Ill
J. D. Schlatter
Robert E. Thomas
Vicki
Kansas City
Edna McCarty
Des Moines
Committee On Young Adult Activities
Réco-Brush
Sorden Music Co
Iowa
S and C
Mrs. H. Hunt
Carter
Ross Motor Service
Carl
Bible Department
Brighton Pta
Rabenolds
Dinner Bridge
M. Swailes
Stauses
Navajo Camp Fire Girls ‘Tour Company
H. J. Club
Vern Escher
DeMolay
Masonie Temple
Mothers Circle of
Marion Township
Pleasant Hill Church
West Chester Wrc
K. P. Hall
Rural Women’s Club
Claude Rhodebeck
Heights
Vina Manussier
Little Flower Circle
Irene Ofelt
Fred Reid, Jr
Women's Council of Christian Church
Friendship Club
Mac Davis
Maurice Alvine
City Pta Council
Beauty
Mildred Lefever
Talon
Glfarner
Zlegant
Warner
Sylfarner
Legant
Picture- Warner
ABC
Svat
LE Gant
Gant
E. M. Bridges & Co
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