Hospital progress noted for Railway Express manager Hubert Walker
Hubert Walker manager of the Railway Express, recently hospitalized, shows improvement with reports of better condition. Estella Sutter of Wayland Bernice Brown and her mother of Wellman visited Saturday. Lawrence Burchfield of Panora was a weekend guest at the J. W. Stewart home. Mrs. Baldwin of Des Moines spent the weekend with her mother and sisters. Don Haven dined with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Minick returned from a three week vacation in Mexico and made several stops en route home. Jane Knapp of Sioux City enrolled in Junior College with her aunts Miriam and Ruth Bridges. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baker Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Shebeck and daughter Joan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Haven
Mrs. L. V. Hagen
Ainsworth
Mre
Duane Harvey
Ray Minick
Mexico
Mexico City
Texas
Jane Knapp
Sioux City
She Lang
Miriam
Ruth Bridges
Howard Baker
Alvin Shebeck
Joan
John Shebeck
Duca family moves into Frank Parish property at 724 South Fourth
Mr and Mrs Joe Duca purchased the Frank Parish property at 724 South Fourth Ave and are moving today from 308 West Third, where they have been living. Parish family plans to move to 27 South Third Ave. Nearby attendees at Henry Minick funeral included Mr and Mrs William Bues Charles of Cedar Rapids, Mr and Mrs Frank Barnoske Ottumwa, and Mr and Mrs Bert Benda Fairfield. Frank Shalla reportedly fell and injured his hip in Odell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Duca
Frank Parish
South Fourth Ave
Weat Third
Parish
South Third Ave
William Bues
Gon
Charles
Cedar Rapids
Frank Barnoske
Ottumwa
Mrobert Benda
Fairfield
Henry Minick
John Shalla
Mr. Ja
Frank Shalla
Odell
Maid Rites Host Sharon Tonight as Swimmers Triumph
Washington Junior A swimmers defeated Muscatine Y in the Washington Y pool 46 to 20. James Gilchrist led with 15 points and won multiple events including back stroke and freestyle. Paul Jordan won the 80 yard relay and 20 yard breast stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscatine
Washington Y. M. C
Paul Jordan
Gilchrist
Gundrum
James Gilchrist
Stafford
Ellis Stoops
Dick MecCleery
Ziegley
Collins
Werren Goodwin
Herman Derin
Jack James
Bob Stockman
Dundrum
Howard Little
Leonard Lovelett
Tommy Richards
James Arnold
Leigh Soule
Wapello Triumphs Over Junction In Southeast Iowa Tilt
Columbus Junction lost to Wapello 40 to 19 in a Southeast Iowa league game at Wapello Friday. Wapello led 10 4 after the first quarter 15 9 at halftime 27 13 after three quarters. McGill and Noble each scored ten for Wapello Myers had six for Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Wapello
Iowa
McGill
Noble
Myers
Columbia Junction
Junction
Mediapolis
New London
Winfield
Morning Sun
District DeMolays officers meet in Muscatine
George Means John Apple gate aymond Whisler Tom Gray Jack Mace and Roy Means attended a Muscatine district DeMolays officers meeting yesterday afternoon. Mrs Addie Blick and her son Ralph plan to California this week. Mrs Blick will winter with Leonard and Mrs Blick. Mr Blick returns to Covina Ice plant work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Means
John Applegate
Aymond Whisler
Tom Gray
Jack Mace
Roy Means
Muscatine
Addie Blick
Ralph
California
Hat taxes hike prices by eleven percent says commission
The National Consumers Tax Commission reports 77 federal taxes and 30 state and local levies on felt hats boosting final prices by about 11.3 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Consumers Tax Commission
Local Births and Dismissals Reported in Sosprray area
At the Sosprray, Mr and Mrs Kenneth OrnDuff of Ainsworth welcomed a baby born last night at 9 05 weighing in at 480. Neill Trotman of Washington was admitted yesterday for treatment. Dismissals included John Bokulin of Richmond Mrs Willard McGaffey and son Mrs Ralph Mecum and daughter Mrs Deckie Fritz Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ornduff
Ainsworth
Neill Trotman
Washington
John Bokulin
Richmond
Willard McGaffey
Ralph Mecum
Deckie Fritz, Wellman
Riverside Tops Sharon Truckers In Tight High School Victory
Riverside beat Sharon Truckers 40 to 35 at the Riverside public school gym. Indees led 24 15 at halftime and held on as Hochstettler 12 and Rhoads 14 paced the visitors while Burich and Schott each had 12 for Riverside. St Marys lost to St Matthias 55 20 in curtain raiser. Riverside boys and girls swept Nichols School at Nichols 38 27 and 34 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside Public School
Riverside Independent
Sharon Truckers
Indees
Madden
Bayertown
Rhoads
Hochstettler
Dale Burich
Donald Schott
Bernard Schnoebelen
St. Mary's High School
St. Matthias
Muscatine
St. Mary’s
Riverside High School
Nichols School
Nichols
Crawfordsville Cyclones Fall to Mt Union in Twin Losses
Crawfordsville lost both games at Mt Union. The boys were defeated 36 to 26 and the girls 68 to 25. Center Blankenhorn struggled with a sprained ankle, contributing to the slump that keeps the Cyclones in second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Cyclones
Blankenhorn
Mt. Union
Smith
Thia
Crawfordeville
Dutch Market and Prayer Meeting Announcements
The Annual Dutch Market is set for Thursday evening at the Baptist church. A Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will convene Wednesday at 9:30 AM at 315 South Avenue C in 29812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Cottage
D. Wallingford
South Avenue C
Harold Johnsons Are Dinner Hosts
Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson hosted a dinner for eight at their home in Fairfield. The table featured a Valentine motif corsage and included guests Mr and Mrs Wallace Bunnell Mr and Mrs Harry Kimmerman Ruth and Catherine Ricketts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Johnson
Fairfield
Wallace Bunnell
Harry Kimmerman
Ruth
Catherine Ricketts
Purpose of Foucault Pendulum
The Foucault pendulum, named after French physicist Foucault, demonstrated Earth’s rotation by its pendulum’s periodic swing beneath the Paris Pantheon dome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foucault
Paris Pantheon
Uncle Eben Compares Education to Music on a Talking Machine
Uncle Eben jokes that education for some people is like feeding a talking machine. He argues it sounds like trash when the information comes back out, highlighting a humorous view on learning and communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Card of Thanks From Mrs Frain and Family
With gratitude we express thanks for the many acts of sympathy shown by friends. These kindnesses have meant much to us. Mrs. George Frain and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frain
Maid Rites Host Sharon Truckers In Weekly Night Tilt
Washington Maid Rites meet Sharon Center based Truckers at the Y in a key eastern Iowa independent league game. Former regional standouts form Sharon Center lineup and high school coaches populate Wapello squad. John Jackson expected back to center and top scorer for Maid Rites with Bob Marshall likely to play in both games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Maid
Sharon Truckers
Sharon Center
Truckers
Iowa
Maid-Rites
Wapello
Maid- Rites
John Jackson
Bob Marshall
Margaret Schmidt Birthday Honor at L Lease Home
In Crawfordsville on January 30 16 year old Margaret Schmidt was surprised with a birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Lee Lease for the sophomore class of the high school Emmet Ross won first prize and Martha Whiting took the booby prize A pink white cake and refreshments completed the celebration Also anniversary gatherings for Mr and Mrs C A Lowe and Mr and Mrs Don Miller were noted with a two course dinner and decorations at the Fletcher home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grawfordsville
Lee Lease
Miss Benson
Margaret Schmidt
Margaret
Emmet Ross
Martha Whiting
Pleo Fletcher
Bernice Lowe
C. A. Lowe
Don Miller
Fletcher
Earle
Betty
Bobby
Lyle Lowe
Phyllis
Glen Rich
Crawfordsville
Vesta McCracken
Wton Junction
D. Miller
Olds
Davenport
Birthday Anniversaries and Jubilees Across Communities
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patterson celebrate their second wedding anniversary. Mrs. J. M. Lord of Ainsworth turns 83 and is a Three Quarter Century club member. Other birthdays include President Roosevelt’s coinciding with Mrs. Virgil Turnipseed Niotburg Mrs. Nick Roth Mrs. George Hootle Glenn French and James E. B. Swalles. Billy Berg turns seven and Robert Bostwick twelve. Weds/celebrants include Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davis. Doris Leffier and Laura Longwell with twin L. K. Fleming celebrate today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Lord
Ainsworth
Three Quarter Century Club
Roosevelt
Virgil Turnipseed
Niotburg
Nick Roth
George Hootle
Glenn French
James EB. Swalles
Tom Davis
U and I Club Hosts Potluck Supper
Mr. and Mrs. L B Hoxworth entertained U and I club families at a potluck Saturday in their home. One guest, Mrs S S P Finch, attended and Mrs Mert King and Mrs Ralph Williams aided with serving. Afterward, games and visiting followed. The next meeting is Wednesday February 1 at Mrs Robert Dawsons home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L B. Hoxworth
U and I Club
S&s P. Finch
Mert King
Ralph Williams
Hoxworth
Robert Dawson
Missionary and Aid Joint Meeting Notes
The Christian Missionary and Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Vernon Carter’s home with Mrs. Georgia Larson leading the program. Rev. Vernon Carter offered prayers as papers on India were presented and plans were made to host Pleasant Hill church members February 17 at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Missionary and Ladies Aid Society
Vernon Carter
Georgia Larson
India
Ralph Willams
Carter
Virnus Bradford
Larson
Clarence Brown
Roy Brobst
Glenn Holden
Frank Gabble
Pleasant Hill
Christan Church
Ladies Aid Society
N. B. West
Treasury
Mra
Claude Tucker
Linger Longer Club Meets at Schantz Home on Lincoln Life
Mrs. Mary Moore attends the Linger Longer club meeting at the Schantz home this afternoon. Members are asked to come prepared to answer roll call with something pertaining to the life of Abraham Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Moore
Joe Schantz
Schantz
Lfe
Abraham Lincoln
Former Snowball Club Members Hostesses at Potluck
Mrs Val Fuhr and Mrs Joby Shebeck, former Snowball Social members, entertained thirteen club members and several guests at a potluck dinner last Wednesday at Mrs Fuhr’s home. Guests included Mrs Harlan O’Loughlin Mrs George Jarrard Mrs Sam Munson Mr George Birney Mrs Kate Will and Mrs St Clair Lewis. After dinner the group enjoyed needlework visiting and Chinese checkers at three tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Fuhr
Joby Shebeck
Fuhr
Harlan O'Loughlin
George Jarrard
Sam Munson
George Birney
Kate Will
St. Clair Lewis
Wedding of Jane Pearson and Paul Campbell at home
Jane Pearson daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Pearson of Ainsworth and Paul Campbell son of Mrs Mary Campbell of Washington wed Saturday at 9 pm in the home of Rev and Mrs W J Stevens. The couple’s reception featured candle light and flowers with attendees including Mr and Mrs Donald Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Pearson
Jesse Pearson
Ainsworth
Paul Campbell
Mary Campbell
Washington
W. J. Stevens
Stevens
Donald Pearson
Home Bakery
Washington High School
Washington Junior College
Washington Municipal Band
Campbell
Ladies of Church to Have Supper and Pageant
AINSWORTH Jan 30 the United Presbyterian church plans a pageant and program for Wednesday evening Feb 8 with a pot luck supper followed by entertainment. On the program committee are Mrs Bet Booth Mrs Marie Colthuret and Mrs Mae McCreedy and officers include Mrs Winnie Gordon Mrs A E Sands and Mrs Elizabeth Porter. The Royal Neighbors installed officers at their meeting with Myrtle O Connor as oracle and Ruth Norris as sentinel among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oracle
Myrtle O'Connor
Rose Wood
Carrie Wheeler
Mintage Mylic
Stella McCaleb
Sentinel
Ruth Norris
Endurance
Genevieve Peterson
Centennial P T A Evening Meeting Planned
In celebration of Founder's day the Centennial P T A will hold an evening meeting at Centennial school on Wednesday at 7 30. Supt. E A Ralston will give a talk and refreshments will follow. All fathers and mothers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial P. T. A
Centennial School
E. A. Ralston
Birthday Supper Honors Robert Bell in Washington
Robert Bell son of Mr and Mrs Willard Bell of Washington was honored at a birthday supper Friday. An angel food cake with pink rosebuds and six pink candles topped the table as ice cream followed the bounteous meal. Guests included his parents grandparents Virgil Pardon of Keota and the group sang to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bell
Willard Bell
Washington
Robert
Virgil Pardon
Keota
Young America
Government by Old Men Prevails in Primitive Societies
The passage argues that gerentocracy or rule by elder men dominates many primitive societies, shaping political authority and social organization according to age rather than formal institutions.
Social Calendar of Community Groups and Meetings
Notices list upcoming meetings and social events for clubs, chapters and departments. DeMolay initiation at Masonic Temple. k O W club Priscilla club Rosemary club and Child Study dept schedule. Ainsworth chapter O E S at Masonic Temple. Merry Makers Brine thimbles Centennial PTA social 7 20 p m. Linger Longer club. Ladies Aid Society all day. Guest House and Public Affairs dept hosts. St Pauls Ladies Aid 1 30 p m. C C C West Chester class. Friendly Circle club embroidery and supplies required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clapper
West
Washington Street
Masonic Temple
K.o.w. Club
Tom Schulty
Priscilla Club
O. F. Boller
Rosemary Club
Shirley Augustine
Harry Sizer
Ainsworth
O.E.S
Merry Makers Club
Karl Dill
Joe Sehants
Pllotburg Ladies Ald Society
Dow Bishop
J. FE. Wright
C. C. Wilson
St. Paul's Ladies Aid
Church
C.C.C
West Chester
Merle Bekela
James Crigga
Friendly Circle Club
Charles Sehlebel
Fach
Pupils Presented by Mrs Reister in Piano Recital
Piano pupils of Edith Boileau Reister performed in her home on Saturday with about fifty attendees. The program included solo pieces by Blake, Broaddus, Krogmann and others, duets, and ensembles, finishing with light refreshments and noting notable progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Boileau Reister
Blake Sandman
Blake Phyllis Orcutt
Blake Jean Kennedy
Dice Mary Lucille Martin
Broaddus Mary and
Miranda Martin
Krogmann
Jimmy Roberts
Dolls
Masters
Little Shadow
Alma Mast Hosts Sunset Circle Meeting Luncheon
Mrs Alma Mast hosted the Sunset Circle Thursday with co-hostess Mrs Mae Widmer. Most members attended with several guests including Mrs Frances Hanna of Burlington and Mrs Ralph Williams of Washington. Hattie Cherryholmes won the prize. February marks the all day meeting with Mrs Beulah Spangler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Mast
Sunset Circle
Mae Widmer
Edith Ferguson
Mamie Snyders
Frances Hanna
Burlington
Ralph Williama
Washington
Ernest Jones
Marlene
Hattie Cherryholmes
Norine Erwin
Margaret Spangler
Mary Virginia Twinam
Geneveve Holmes
Gladys Twinam
Hanna
Erwin
Masts
Beulah Spangler
Saleswomen Honored at Dinner by Elder and Shannon
Mr and Mrs R B Shannon hosted a dinner at the Guest House in honor of three Elder and Shannon saleswomen Mildred Moffitt Loras McGrady and Mary Briley. Thirteen seated for a 6 30 turkey dinner in the Victorian room. Afterward the group visited J O Elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Elder
Shannon Em
Loras McGrady
Ilinois
Mil @read Moffitt
Iowa
Mary Bailey
Mrs. R. BR. Shannon
Elder and Shannon Company
Mildred Moffitt
Mary Briley
J. O. Elder
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Alito
Valentine
Wolf Floral CO
Hubert Walker
Railway Express
Estella Sutter
Wayland
Bernice Brown
Her Mother
Wellman
Lawrence Burchfield of
Panora
J. W. Stewart
C. R. Baldwin
Des Moines
T. J Dempsey
D. F. Macon
D. M. Bridges
Miriam and
Rubidges
Jane Knupp
E. L. Rouse
Reisters
Reister Bros
William Sartor
Carol Ann
Desnes
Courtried
Hawley
Marengo
Sun
H. Sartor
Cnest
Vicks Vaporub
V. Crull
Westerday
Sharon
Guy Mitchell
Max Mitchell
Dale Fuhr
Helen Carson
Spurgeon
David Thompson
Marjorie
Mr. Thompson
Fred Thompson
Rubio
O. L. Russell
Stanberry, Mo
Woodrow Wade
Wade
Ruth Ricketts
High School
Davis
Spangler
Miller
Schlatter
Whiting Wee
Rhea
Pletcher
Clark
Darbyshire
I Meeks
Whiting
Harold Johnsons
L. Lease Home
Frank Patterson
Billy Berg
M. J. Redlinger
Robert Bostwick
B. F. Bostwick
W. P. Davidson
Arthur Wiley
Julia Harvey
Albert Orentz
Doris Leffier
Laura Longwell
L. KE. Fleming
Hope
Hope Hampton
Jules Brulatour
Brulatour
Miss Hampton
Missionary and Aid
Geo
Weetphal's
Gery’ Lee
Yitiog
Westphal
Marcia Masson
Wright
Rebe
Shirley Brown
Warness Miranda Martin Grre
Johnston
Sitet MacGregor
Patricia Longwell
Would God
Londonderry Air
Joan Bellean
Santa Lucia
Lemnent Mary Vorhees
Pixies
Brown Pixies Ballet
Brown
Charlotte Barll
Brainard Tay
Betty Snakenberg
Adama Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Frereeuse
Thome
Dorothy Putman
Grainger
Dick Peterson
Chopin Frances Falk Minnett
A. Blood
Kenton Mangold
Virginia Robertson
Helmund
Wanda
the Platterer
C. Chanlinade
Joe Pease
Pouppe
Vallante
Waltzing Doll
Poidini
Frances Whisler Mareh
Littl Tin Soldiers
Gabriel Pierne
Robert Noonan
Rource
Shirley Dunlap
China
North Marion
Woeans Agency Insurance Brokerage
Washington, Ia
Comright
Travire Poeturas, Me
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