WeFesh Eggs and local notices fill Davenport era pages
WeFesh Eggs retail 17c per doz. Reister Bros. and Mrs. David Allen former Mildred Hancher underwent major operation at St. Luke's Davenport. Mrs. Carl Hancher mother of Mrs. Allen arrived from Davenport. Bond paper 500 sheets 50c. Mrs. Howard Hamilton and daughter Janet of Omaha arrived to visit. Mrs. W. P. Westermark injured at home and in fair condition. Harry Watkins ill at home, may not return this week. Max Richenberger and Alice Anderson obtained a marriage license. Martha Foster and others plan to go to Des Moines to see Gone With the Wind. Lemley family moved north of Ainsworth Route 2 from Link farm. Mrs. Clyde Pratt and Mrs. Nels Westermark accompanied Pratt and Duncan to Maines for the day. Four teachers completed January uniform exams. Mrs. E. J. Morrow ill with pneumonia. Dick Maxwell improving after flu, plans to return to school Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Allen
Mildred Hancher
St. Luke's Hospital
Davenport
Carl Hancher
Allen
Max Richenberger
Wayland
Alice Anderson
Washington
Martha Foster
Aila Hiltunen
Margaret Christensen
Des Moines
Clyde Pratt
Nels B. Westermark
Ph Pratt
Tom Duncan
Maines
Hospital reports appendectomy for patients in Washington area
A hospital in Wellman treated Mr Means and baby Edward of Warhington Putnam and Washington last night after an appendectomy procedure. The report notes the operation occurred yesterday and lists the involved areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Means
Edward
Warhington
Putnam
Washington
Wheat Shower Falls on Andalusia in 1804 Report
A historical note describes a skyfall of wheat over Andalusia Spain in 1804. The event is cited as a rare atmospheric incident with agricultural impact mentioned in regional chronicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andalusia
Spain
Demons and Cardinals Meet Strong Opponents at Home
Maquoketa visits Fairfield as the junior college Cardinals clash with Maquoketa while the Fairfield Demons host Washington at home. Card coach Maasdam names Ed Chuck Marvin Gingerich Ronald Keiper Franny Mangold and Boomy Jungbluth in the lineup as captain Bob Lewis may play briefly. Washington starts Bob Lowe Dick Marshall Frank Dea Kiesey and Arlo Burham with Lewis possibly contributing against old rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maquoketa
Pairfield
Fred Maasdam
Cardinals
Iowa
Ed Chuck
Marvin Gingerich
Ronald Keiper
Franny Mangold
Boomy Jungbluth
Chuck
Bob Lewis
Demons
Fairfield
Lewis
Adjeoinine
Ken Kimbertin
Bob Lowe
Dick Marshall
Frank Dea
Kiesey
Arlo Burham
Kraschel Breen Issue A Statement In Des Moines
Former Iowa governor Nelson G. Kraschel and State Senator Ed Breen Fort Dodge conferred in Des Moines on efforts to protect liberal and progressive Democratic policies. They urged unqualified support for Wallace influence in government and vowed to vigorously resist programs weakening that support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U.P
Nelson G. Kraschel
Edward Breen
Fort Dodge
Democratic Party
Lowa
Wallace
Iowa
Swimming Meet at Y Stations Saturday Afternoon
The Washington Y M C A and the Burlington Y M C A will host a Jr A and B dual swimming meet Saturday at 2 30 PM. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Y. M. C. A
Burlington Y. M. C. A
Iowa Daily Press To Pick All-State Basketball Teams
Iowa Daily Press outlines selection process for the 1940 all state high school basketball team. Three forwards two centers and three guards will compose each eight man squad from players across public parochial and private schools. Selections depend on performances rather than team records with final team announced by The Journal and the Iowa Daily Press Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
The
Journal
Iowa Daily Press Association
Iowa City
No Mail Deliveries for Days Due to Snow in Glendale
Glendale residents report four to seven days without mail as snow blocked roads and a snow plow finally opened routes Monday night. The note mentions illnesses, a hemorrhage, and community updates including school and family news amid winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Gerdes
Glendale
Ius
Sam Maureen
Yohh Stewart
John Cherry
Frank Smith
Jeia Glenn
Bert Givens
Harold Anderson
Margaret Kay
Washington
Margaret Anderson
Brighton
LaMott
Spread Eagle School
Ash
Lloyd Augustine
Gerry
Shirley Augustine
Reagan Pair to Star in Updated Film Title Angel from Texas
Des Moines reports that Jane Wyman and Ronald Reagan will act as husband and wife onscreen for the first time in the revised production of The Butter and Kee Man retitled Angel from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jane Wyman
Hollywood
Calif
Ronald Reagan
George 8. Kaufman
Texas
Color Blindness Rates Among Military Personnel
A report cites eight of 106 men and five of 100 women as color blind in the studied group. The figures highlight color vision variations among the examined population.
Ads Per Capita Cover Mak Women and Children in 1937
A survey reports that approximately 14 dollars were spent per Mak woman and child in the United States during 1937 on advertising. The total advertising expenditure reached 1.768 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Maid-Rites Lose Conesville Tilt
The Maid-Rites bring a makeshift lineup to Conesville and fall 58 to 43 to the Brown and Kemp duo. Henry Little and Cal lah an stand in, Washington's Farr leads scorers, as Conesville pulls away after a close first half. Next week Davenport visits the Y court, then Wilton on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maid-rites
Conesville
Brown
Kemp
Cone
Henry Little
Callahan
Washington
Maidrites
Farr
Davenport
Wilton
Iowa Unemployment Claims Reach 908 419 in 1939
The Iowa Unemployment Compensation Commission reported 908 419 benefit claims for 1939, with 871 828 filed by Iowa residents. Private payroll placements totaled 61 080 in 1939, the highest since 1937, while public positions fell for the third straight year to 29 103.
Modernizing Iowa Road System Outlined for 1942 45
Jed White chief engineer of the State Highway Commission outlines a $116 million plan to modernize Iowa roads. The program seeks federal aid of 3.2 million annually for primary roads plus 650 thousand for farm to market roads and 1.3 million for grade crossing elimination. Projects include 1400 narrow bridges rebuilt, 635 miles of paved highways upgraded, grade crossing protection, dust elimination on 2000 miles, regrading 1300 miles of county roads, and KLZ miles of new pavement to close gaps with a total of 24 million dollars slated for new pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
House Roads Committee
Congress
Jed White
State Highway Commission
White
PoeWork Notice and Legion Meeting Announcements
King of PoeWork announces a Monday esquire rank ceremony with refreshments and invites large attendance. George Baker notes a Feb 13 regular meeting moved to next Tuesday Jan 30. Legion’s National Chaplain visits Feb 18, signed by Jesse Radda Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquire
George Baker
C. C
Legion's
Jesse Radda
Thelma Luther Speakers Visit Fortnightly Club
The Child Study department heard Thelma Luther of the Washington county health unit. She spoke on child guidance clinics in Minneapolis and how clinics aid well children and limited income families. Luther outlined seven cardinal principles for handling problem children and stressed positive reinforcement and group belonging. Seventeen members attended with eco-hostess Mrs Holland and Mrs Guther serving refreshments. The February meeting moves to Mrs Paul Horak’s home, changing the original plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Study Department
Thelma Luther
Washington County Health Unit
C. H. Luther
Miss Luther
Minneapolis
Minn
Luther
Lee Hol
Guther
Paul Horak
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Plans February Meeting
Pilotburg society announces an afternoon gathering on February 1 at Mrs. Frank Stransky residence. Mrs. James Chalupa to assist as co host. Entertainment committee includes Mrs. Clara Fisher and Mrs. Nettle Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg
Mrs. Smola Hosts Delta Delt Bridge Club
Mrs Robert Smola entertained the Delta Delt club at her Riverside home on January 26 with three tables of bridge. Prizes went to Mrs A H Pogge for first honors, Mrs Fred Kron for the traveling prize, and Mrs Paul Knebel for the afl cut. A luncheon followed and next meeting plans were announced by hostess and club members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Robert Smola
Delta Delt Club
F. W. Schnoebelen
Hileert de. Doud
A. H. Pogee
Fred Kron
Paul Knebel
RK. H. Hellaman
Harold Cress
A. H. Pogge
El+reo Knittel
Howard Bushek
Paul Keebel
Donald Riley
Harold M. Cress
Social Calendar of Local Groups and Meetings
Notices for the social calendar include Bible department at 2 30 p m Mrs George Clapper 320 West Washington Street Wednesday Lexington Circle Mrs Doris Tadlock Thursday Pilotburge Ladies Aid Society afternoon Mrs Frank Stransky
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Dept
George Clapper
West Washington Street
Lexington Circle
Doris Tadlock
Pilotburge Ladies Aid Society
Frank Stransky
Birthday Greetings From Local Families
Kathryn Jane Orcutt turns five with family wishes from Mr. and Mrs. Albert Orcutt. Other honorees include Besse Conger Edith Boileau Reister Alice Carris Charles Shalin Mae Mangold Georgia Musil Maude Stewart Joe Dougall Kidon Witthoft Dickie Horak Phyllis Bean and Art Lanning of the Graham store marking birthdays today with local cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Jane Orcutt
Albert Orcutt
Besse Conger
Edith Boileau Reister
Alice Carris
Charles Shalin
Mae Mangold
Georgia Musil
Maude Stewart
Joe Dougall
Art Lanning
Graham
Old Fellows Lodge 108 Special Meeting Friday
Old Fellows lodge No 108 announces a special meeting Friday evening January 26 at 7 30 for degrees work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fellows Lodge
Local Club Hostesses Share Evenings and Potlucks
Mrs. Melvin Miller hosted the U-Dealt-Um Bridge club with six members and two guests including Mrs. Glenn Moothart and Mrs. Helen Reece. Prizes went to Mrs. Ralph Bringman and Mrs. Henry Villhaur as Happy Hour and W. V. clubs held meetings with hostesses and guests and each group planned future gatherings and potluck suppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Melvin Miller
Glenn Moothart
Helen Reece
Moothart
Thornburg
Ralph Bringman
Henry Villhaur
BE. D. Miller
EF. N. Foster
W. S. MclIntosh
Elmar Steninger
Mrs Keith Droz Hosts Luncheon Bridge Session
Mrs Keith Droz acted as hostess at a luncheon bridge for club members at her East Main Street home yesterday afternoon. Jonquils decorated the three quarter tables as lunch was served before card games. High score honors went to Mrs Theodore Al Bailey. guests included Mrs Leonard P Ristine of Mount Pleasant, Mrs Sunice Waymack and Mrs Manton Hebnec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Keith Droz
East Main Street
Jonquils
Theodore AL. Bailey
Leonard P. Ristine
Mount Pleasant
Sunice Waymack
Manton Hebnec
Kolah Club Potluck Dinner At Quinn Home
Kolah club members held a potluck dinner yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. K. Quinn. Several were absent due to illness. Mrs. Bessie Wead led a family finance lesson. Guest Mrs. Joe Wolfe attended. plans for a February lab dinner are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
I. K. Quinn
Bessie Wead
Clayde Knapp
Bcause
Ilness
Joe Wolfe
J W Baker Corps Holds West Chester Meeting
The J W Baker Relief Corp No 300 met at West Chester hall on Thursday afternoon. Bills were allowed, thanks received from the Marshalltown soldiers home, and gifts for Christmas boxes acknowledged. The group voted to donate to the soldiers orphans home and sponsor a West Chester school essay contest. Officers elected include President Mrs Laura Sehulty and Senior Vice President Mabie Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker Relief Corp. No. 300
West Chester
Marshalltown
Soldiers Orphans Home
Birthdays Noted at Harding Home Supper
Mr and Mrs L F Herding hosted a potluck birthday supper at their home. Honorees were Mrs Pearl Marcell and Max Cook, both having birthdays this month. Afterward a two table pinocle game crowned Mrs Howard Messer high among women and Mr Cook high among men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Herding
Pearl Marcell
Max Cook
Howard Messer
Mr. Cook
Surprise Exhibit Delights Fern and Anderson Guests
A group of friends planned a Monday surprise for Mr and Mrs Fern Anderson at the home of Mr and Mrs Wave Yoder. The evening featured a cooperative turkey dinner and a social gathering with home movies shown from various trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Anderson
Wave Yoder
Yoder
Mrs Cantoni Hosts Bridge Party At Home
Mrs Tom Cantoni entertained informally at two tables of bridge in her home yesterday afternoon. Mrs Kenneth Lemkau received the high seat prize and Mrs Walter Bone the second high. One course refreshments in Valentine motif were served to the hostess. Guests included Mrs W G Eldridge Mrs C R McCutchen Mrs Walter Bond Mrs Dee Horak Mrs Kenneth Limes Mrs Phil Antanoff and Mrs Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cantoni
Kenneth Lemkau
Walter Bone
W. G. Eldridge
C. R. McCutchen
Walter Bond
Dee Horak
Kenneth Limes
Phil Antanoff
Magellanic Clouds Show Clones of Bright Stars
The Magellanic Clouds contain hundreds of stars, each ten times brighter than the Sun, forming a southern sky population that mirrors stellar brightness on a grand scale.
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Hutte
Wolf Floral CO
Winch of Fairfield
WeFesh Eggs
Reister Bros
Bond
the Evening Journal
Howard Hamilton
Janet
Omaha
Ned
Hamilton
W. P. Welle
Harry Watkins
Tie
Airl F. Lemley
Ainsworth
Hetty Wimmer
Keota
Betty Burt
Jeannette Picken
Agnes Brophy
FE. J. Morrow
Ned Morrow
Dick Maxwell
Maquoreta, Fairfield
Lewis Miyy
Fatreteld
Bear's Wildcats
Rae McAvoy
Neil
Blair
Ase
Tucker Chev. Co. DeWitt
Walker
Gallagher
Knot
Armour
Lions Whittaker
Flenner
Moore
Kickelkamp
Weill
Dixie Batteries
Dixie
Washington Oil Co
Iowa Daily Press
Little and
Buser
L Brown
M. Kemp
Max Kemp
Hanft &G
Merril Kemp
Little
Fuhr
Marshall
Cantoni
Whitehead
Pilotburg Society
Morgan
Morgan’s Cafe
Kidon Witthoft
Dickie Horak
Mrs
Phyllis Bean
Washington Dairy’s Safe
Aktoyir
Washington Dairy
LSU
Keith Droz
J. W. Baker Corps
Harding
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Tom Gray
Pas
Ramond Whisler
Concilor
Spet
Lewis Warren
Counci
DeMol
George Mean
Douglas Dowell
de Molay
Charles Maye
Wendall Bak
High Sche Boys Quartet
M Steele
Willis Booth
Raymer Whisler
Leonard Witthoft
Mr. Warr
Hilton Durst
Job Applegate
Rera Smith
Georg Means
Edsall Brown
W. E. Sloat Soo N. Ta. Ave. Phone Tio Radio Service
Olicero
Iowa Ave
Maoe Motor
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