Local notes report moves and family news in town
Bob Shannon travels to Dubuque to join Appel and Higey Electric in sales after completing the University of Iowa term. Others head to Chicago and New York to buy spring merchandise for Rothschild store. several local residents attend meetings and church events. twin babies born in Harrisburg. William Breese dies in Iowa City. funeral planned Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Shannon
Dubuque
Appel and Hig- Tey Electric Company
Bob
University of Iowa
R. E. Shannon
Fresh Eggs Retail
Peres
W.S. Reister
M. C. Carstensen
Washington County Hospital
Harry Kim- Merman
Fairfield
New York City
Rockwood
Max McCall
Harrisburg
Vic Westphal
Davenport
Hospital Births in Washington and Columbus Junction
Mr and Mrs Lester Graf of Washington welcomed a daughter born last evening weighing five pounds nine and a half ounces. Mr and Mrs Glenn Van Auken of Columbus Junction welcomed a daughter born at 4 35 this morning weighing six pounds nine and three quarters ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Graf
Washington
Glenn van Auken
Columbus Junction
Cardinals Rally Past Marshalltown 37 33 in Second Half Comeback
Washington junior college, led by Gene Tucker with 18 points and Keith Stewart with 7 in the third period, erased a 15 10 halftime deficit to defeat Marshalltown 37 33. Tucker ignited the burst with multiple baskets as Stites and Stewart joined the surge, while Marshalltown’s Jones sparked the final period. The team travels to Cedar Falls for a freshmen game tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Marshalltown
Cardinals
Gene Tucker
Keith Stewart
Stewart
Tucker
Carl Stites
Washington
Ecards
Jones
Cedar Falls
Freshwaters
Cardinal
Iowa State Teachers
South Dakota University
Stites Stewart
Griffith
Bishop
Williams
Dickinson
Fry
Carstensen
Morrison
Aoansnasindla
Ol Williams
Bryant
Asenen
Clark
Omcus Collins
Wellman to Host Sectional High School Basketball Tourney
Harold Ek of the Wellman schools announced Wellman has been awarded the sectional tournament to be held on the last week of February. The participating schools list is not yet released, but Washington and most county schools are expected to take part in the Wellman event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ek
Ross
Wellman
Washington
Mount Pleasant Edges Muscatine 20 18 in Conference Play
Mount Pleasant defeated Muscatine 20 to 18 as Wick led with 11 points for Mount Pleasant while Walter Breedlove scored seven for Muscatine in Friday night action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Dan
Muscatine High
Mount Pleasant
Wick
Walter Breedlove
St Marys Golden Gophers To Face West Point Team
Riverside January 29 reports St Marys Golden Gophers will meet St Marys public school gym team. A preliminary game between Riverside Independents and West Point Independents is set for 7:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary’s
West Point
Riverside
St Mary's Golden Gophers
St. Mary's Public School
Riverside Independents
West Point Independents
Why Not Win Little Six Game With Muscatine Friday Night
Washington high school basketball fans are urged to back the Washington Demons for the final home game of the season against Muscatine. The team seeks its first Little Six win in 38 straight conference games, hoping home support will spark a victory and build momentum toward sectional play. Coach Kenneth Kimberlin notes recent improvement and stresses community confidence to lift the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Demons
Muscatine
Fairfield
Fort Madison
Burlington
Kenneth Kimberlin
Ottumwa Defeats Demons 27 to 19 in Nerve Test
Washington high school fell to Ottumwa 27 to 19 as the Demons struggled from the field. Don Custer led Washington with more than one field goal, while Lindaa counted nine free throws for Ottumwa. Kimberlin praised his team’s floor play but noted excessive fouling cost them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Ottumwa
Demons
Don Custer
Charlie Snyder
Kenneth Kimberlin
Washington
Linda
Ottumway
Fred Maasham
Bloomfield Dominates Centerville in Basketball Victory
Bloomfield junior college thumped Centerville 88 to 24 on Friday. The game opened 11 to 2 and led 12 to 10 at halftime with Bloomfield pulling away in the third quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Bloomfield Junior College
Centerville
Wrestling Card Tonight Features Three Bouts at City Hall
The V. F. W. post hosts three bouts drawing a large crowd. Ruth Blondell of Minneapolis faces Delores Martenz of Mexico in a rare women’s match. Marvin Buckwalter battles Bill White in a two falls from three contest. Main event pits Jimmy Baer of Cedar Rapids against Rev. Jack Atkinson of Texas, revisiting a prior match where Baer was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. F. W. Post
Ruth Blondell
Minneapolis
Delores Martenz
Mexico
Washington
Marvin Buckwalter
Bill White
Jimmy Baer
Cedar Rapids
Jack Atkinson
Texas
Bear
Wayland Datesmen Top Crawfordsville In Girls Tourney Host
Crawfordsville reports Wayland Datesmen beat local teams Thursday night with the Cyclones losing 20 to 21 and the second unit trailing 7 to 15. John Atkinson injured, ligaments torn, absent from school. Girls sectional tournament set for Feb 16 17 18 at a central location with strong interest and uncertain participating teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Wayland
Cyclones
John Atkinson
Kimberlin and
Freshwater
Washington
Wellman Business Men join Athletic Club
Wellman Iowa January 29 Wellman s Business Men s Athletic club grows to 39 members. Members listed include Rex Severt Donald Bidwell L B Dempsey Dr M A Kadel C W Durian Floyd Lewis and others. An upcoming sectional basketball tournament is planned to be held in Wellman High School gymnasium during the last week of February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fleming
Bill Treischman
Roy Marner
Elwin Wade
the Wehrle Mearl Munson
Lloyd Blumenstein
Omer Lewis
Keith Wilson
Ed Wehrle
O. I. Rice
Boodleve
Albert Yoder
Harold Durian
FE. D. Miller
R. L. Erb
Henry Foster
Wm. Shettler
Ralkoh Bringman
D. R. Steninger
Weldon Miller
Francis Coffey
Paul Hann
Arvid Steninger
F. R. Lewis
Wellman High School
Albia Juniors Defeat Graceland In Overtime Thriller
In Lamoni on Friday night Albia Junior College edged Graceland 37 to 30 after two overtimes. Salyards scored 23 for Graceland and Smith 12 for Albia as the Albia five finally claimed victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamoni
Albian Junior College
Graceland Junior College
Albia
Salyards
Graceland
Smith
Fairfield Rallies Past Burlington 36 29 In Close Little Six Match
Fairfield erased a 19 16 halftime deficit to beat Burlington 36 29 as Oren Champ led with nine points and Don Hook added 12 for Burlington. The win marked Fairfield's third victory while the Fairfield Lightweights defeated Packwood 31 21 for their first win of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Burlington
Oren Champ
Don Hook
Packwood
Bloomfield, Centerville Clash As Jones and Matsler Shine
Bloomfield used reserves freely as Centerville’s Matsler led with nine points and Bloomfield’s Rex Jones added seven. The matchup showcased bench depth and key scoring from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedes
Bloomfield
Centerville
Matsler
Rex Jones
Nuptial vows for Roy Kutcher and Mary A Bowman
Mary Ann Bowman of Riverside and Roy Kutcher wed Thursday morning at St. Wenceslaus, Iowa City, with Rev. Edward Neuzil officiating. They plan to farm near Oxford after a wedding trip, attended by relatives and including a breakfast at Youde's Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Mary Ann Bowman
Roy Kutcher
St. Wenceslaus Church
Iowa City
Edward Neuzil
Elmer Kutcher
Oxford
Anna Kos
Garna Mapel
Fannie Meeks
Clara Rath
Celia Safourek
Philomene Scott
Frances Moss
Inner Sentinel
Mary Mapel
Outer Sentinel
Clara Chabal
Rose Jardon
Mary Colbert
E. E. Blythe
C. L. Worley
Emma Frank
Faith
Erma Latta
Courage
Libby Mehaffey
Lena Novy
Endurance
Vera Streb
Kate Ingram
Ruth Hayes
Ella Novy
Annabelle Huston Weds F G Brock at Presbyterian Manse
Annabelle Huston of Keo ta and Forrest Glenn Brock of Washington married this morning at 11 30 in the Presbyterian manse by Dr F W Eastwood. Attending were Mr and Mrs Stanley Brock, who will host the couple in Washington. Both spouses work for the American Pearl Button Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Lee Huston
Keota
Forrest Glenn Brock
Washington
Presbyterian Manse
F. W. Eastwood
Stanley Brock
Forrest Brock
The
American Pearl Button Company
Ainsworth Defeats Mount Union 43-31 in Home Victory
Ainsworth beat Mount Union 43 to 31 in a home game, leading 14-9 at halftime after a strong second half. Darkitts, Olinger, and McGinnis led scoring and defense while the second game saw Mt. Union’s reserves fall 38-20. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patterson have moved from the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Mt. Union
Altho
Hal Ainsworth
Lord, Darkins
Dea
Olinger and McGinnis
Rigerettes
Whiteman
Darkitts
Tateman
Pounds Ewcceree
Allison Sinlinsieesite
Laver Cme
Aipeiseace
Wilkerson Ouna
Social Calendar Highlights From Local Groups
Notices for the week list White Shrine card party at the Masonic Temple 2 15 p m Mrs Mary Genkinger D A R meeting 7 30 p m Elizabeth Dawson 314 East Jefferson Street Friendly Social Club after noon Handcraft sections 2 and 4 led by Mrs Sidney Moore and Mrs Arthur Atack Priscilla circle at Sullivan home 714 East Second Street Pythian Sisters 7 30 p m K P Hall bring sandwiches Women of White Shrine sewing 1 4 p m Masonic Temple Merry Makers club all day Lexington circle Child Study club 2 30 p m 305 West Main Street Linger Longer club afternoon and more listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple Bible Department
Mary Genkinger
D.A.R
Elizabeth Dawson
East Jefferson Street
Frank Macon
Sidney Moore
North Fourth Avenue
Priscilla Ecluplumeheon
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
Merry Makers Club
Harley Meyers
Lexington Circle
Howard Gardner
R. S. Sherman
West Main Street
Art Dawson
Mr and Mrs Charles Sojka celebrate 25th anniversary
Much happiness marks the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs Charles Sojka observed today. Birthdays listed include Louise Wasson Alvin Shebeck Mary Horak Jimmie Young Bobby Olds Catherine Jean Morris daughter of Hugh Morris Ainsworth aged twelve and John Kenneth Patterson son of Mr and Mrs John Patterson aged eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sojka
Louise Wasson
Alvin Shebeck
Mary Horak
Jimmie Young
Bobby Olds
Catherine Jean Morris
Hugh Morris
Ainsworth
John Kenneth Patterson
John Patterson
Birthday list marks many local anniversaries and milestones
Mrs J Lord of Ainsworth turns a three quarter century tomorrow as part of a local birthday lineup. Others celebrating include Mrs Nick Roth Mrs George Hotle Mrs Laura Longwell James Swailes Glenn French Robert Bostwick Richard Boyer and Mrs W P Davidson of Crawfordsville. Mr and Mrs Tom Davis observe joint birthdays tomorrow and a wedding anniversary the following day. Mrs Arthur Wiley also marks a birthday tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toa
J. Lord of
Ainsworth
Three Quarter Century Club
Nick Roth
George Hotle
Laura Longwell
James Swailes
Glenn French
Robert Bostwick
Richard Boyer
W. P. Davidson
Crawfordsville
Tom Davis
O O F Rebekah Social Draws 250 Attendees
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs hosted their January serial at the 1. O. O. F. hall with about 250 people. The program featured musical acts by the Walker sisters trio, Gene Joyce and Joan Smith tap dance, Glenn Murphy on guitar, Lambert girls on piano duets, and Lyle Emery Harold Brock on accordions and guitar, followed by Horaks orchestra for dancing. The evening’s committee included Mr and Mrs Floyd Murphy, Ruth Gray, Rosella Hotle, Wade Pence, and Frank Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
1. O. O. F. Hall
Walker Sisters
Gene
Joyce
Joan Smith
Glenn Murphy
Lambert Girls
Lyle Emery
Harold Brock
Lexington Ladies Aid Meeting at Huber Home
The Lexington Ladies Aid society met Thursday in the home of Mrs. Besse Huber with Mrs. Mable Huber as co host. Thirty three members attended a business session led by president Mrs. Grace Emde and entertainment managed by Mrs. Jane Gardner. Stunts and games followed by a two course luncheon prepared by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Besse Huber
Mable Huber
Grace Emde
Jane Gardner
Ahrens Farm Moves to James Wesley Property North of Kalona
The Ahrens farm near Richmond is relocating to the James Wesley farm eight and one half miles north of Kalona on Route 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahrens
Richmond
James Wesley
Kalona
Charlotte Squire Weds J P Bertlshofer in Davenport
Charlotte Mae Squire and John P. Bertlshofer of Burlington were married today at Grace Methodist Episcopal parsonage Davenport in a double ring ceremony. Bride, a Washington High School graduate and registered nurse, wore French blue alpaca. The groom is a Rath Packing traveling salesman of Waterloo. They plan to reside in Fort Madison, home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Mae Squire
John P. Bertlshofer
Burlington
Grace Methodist Episcopal
Davenport
James Gallery
John Squire
Russell Goodin
Washington
Washington High School
Marriage of Boyd Sanders and Maratha Richards announced
Keota couple Boyd Sanders and Maratha Richards were married in Hannibal on June 25 1937 in a single ring ceremony at the First Christian church parsonage. The bride from Washington and groom from Keota plan to live in Washington after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will A. Sanders
Keota
Boyd and
Maratha
Hannibal
Missouri
Maratha Richards
H. W. Richards
Washington
Boyd Sanders
First Christian Church
C. J. Armstrong
Birthdays Honored at Orr Mapel Home Dinner
A birthday dinner in Lexington honored three individuals at the Orr Mapel home. Mr. Mapel and his brother Roy Mapel plus Mrs. Mabel Kuber celebrated their January birthdays with a large birthday cake and turkey as the main dish. Attendees included the Ira Huber, Charles Ashby, James Murphy, and Roy Mapel families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr Mapel
Lexington
Mr. Mapel
Roy Mapel
Mabel Kuber
Turken
Ira Huber
Charles Ashby
James Murphy
D A P Club Meets With Mrs McCaleb
Mrs Estella McCaleb hosted the D A P club afternoon at Annsworth with needlework and visiting. Her daughter Mildred and niece Grace Houseal assisted, and a one luncheon was served. The Methodist Ladies Aid Society met with entertainment and refreshments, reporting around 20.00 in floor receipts from a recent event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Estella McCaleb
D. A. P. Club
Mildred
Grace Houseal
Methodist Ladies 2Nd Society
Shoppers In Town Visit From Nearby Homes
Shoppers in town today included A. Saunders of Brighton, Everett Huber and his son, and Orr Mapel, all residents near Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. @. Saunders
Brighton
Everett Huber and Son
Orr Mapel
Wellman
Birthday Dinner Honoring I B Hoxworth At Home
Friends gathered at I B Hoxworth's home on Thursday to celebrate his birthday. Guests seated at two long tables enjoyed a chicken dinner with sides. Mrs Hoxworth Evelyn Hoxworth and Mrs Ralph Hoxworth served. cakes by Mrs Hoxworth and Mrs Louie Rath decorated each table. Special guests J T Tucker and Louie Rath share birthdays this week. Men planned next year while women quilted and viewed quilts. Forrest Walker played piano and everyone sang old songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Hoxworth
Hoxworth
Evelyn Horworth
Ralph Hoxworth
Forrest Walker
Frazeys Honored on 55th Wedding Anniversary
Brighton residents Mr and Mrs J F Fraze y celebrated their 55th anniversary with a 6 pm dinner. Attending were relatives and friends including Hoover McClean and other Hoover and Frazey family members noting the couple wed on a Brighton township farm 55 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazey
Brighton
J. F. Fravegy
Frank Hoover
Chas. A. Hoover
Tom Hoover
Earl Hoover
Frank McClean
Tommy
Emily
Ralph McClean
Ralph Frazey
Harry Bauer
Oakville
Frances Sales
Margaret Stanley
Bonnie West
Debate on Rural Chore Keeps Up Featured at Home Mission
The Methodist Woman's Home Missionary society met yesterday at Mrs Jessie Brindley's home. Alice Rownd spoke for the affirmative and Mrs L Bunce for the negative on the issue Re solved that the Rural Chore Should be Kept Up. President Mrs E G Cherry led the business meeting and Mrs Ira Ratlome led devotionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society
Jessie Brindley
Alice Rownd
L . Bunce
E. G. Cherry
Ira Ratiome
Alice Sikeler
Remps Hampsher
William Mercer
Julia Caventier
T. F. Barker
Sem Knapp
Women of Pleasant Hill Host Christian Ladies Meeting
Women from Pleasant Hill joined the Christian Ladies Missionary societies for a joint gathering at the parsonage with Mrs. Vernon Carte as hostess. About fifty women attended as Mrs. Georgia Larson led the program and Meg Larson gave an introduction to Mohammedan religion as the six month study theme begins Religions of the World. Refreshments were served after the business meeting led by Mrs. Carter with Mrs. Claude Toeser and Mrs. Glenn Holden in the kitchen assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant
Christian Ladies Missionary Guests Societies
Geesonage
Vernon Carte
the Pleasant BY Church
Georgia Larson Hee
Ettiene Spenser
Harry Watkins
Roy Teets
Watkins
Meg Teets
C. A. Nicholson
Spenser
Meg Larson
Carter
Claude Toeser
Glenn Holden
Ralph Williams
Frank Haney
Willem Putnam
Kitches
Families of Club Meet for Dinner
Forty families and seven guests attended a cooperative dinner at the Davis brothers home yesterday. The afternoon featured games and a progressive rock session across ten tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Davis Brothers
Neek
Knights of Pythias Meeting Set for Monday Evening
Announcements note a Knights of Pythias lodge meeting Monday at 7 p m in the hall. An annual Glendale Telephone Co meeting is planned in the basement of U P church on Tuesday February 1 at 1 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Keight
Glendale Telephone Co
U. P. Church
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Court House
Bess Jones
Wolf Floral CO
D. F. Macon
Earl L. Lemley
Jesse W. Radda
Washington County
American Legion
Katona
J. O. Sexton
Chicago
M. Lee
Helen Breese
William Breese
Town Mutual Dwelling Insurance Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Paul R. Horak
Meghes
Tucker and Stewart
Bine
Elmer Keith
Cow
Mt, Pleasant
Lind
A Snyder
Trotman
Adrian
Hotle
Ome
Wellman Business Men
Athletic Club
Albia Juniors
Mary A. Bowman
Annabelle Huston
F. G. Brock
Mount Union
Frank Pattergon
the Herald
Arthur Wiley
O.O.F
Rebekah
Lexington Ladies Aid
Huber
Charlotte Squire
J. P. Bertlshofer
Pleasant Hill
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