Local residents gather for licenses and travels across towns
Charles A Anderson and Marie eth of Washington secured a marriage license this afternoon. Wayne Philebar and Marcel ine Hall of Davenport obtained licenses in Washington this morning. William Sloat heads to Wichita Kansas for a government tool inspector post at Stearman Boeing plant starting Monday. Mrs Sloat plans to wrap up affairs here and move next week. Mrs Juanita Mathers visits Davenport to spend Sunday and Monday with friends Mr and Mrs Lawson Crone near town. The Crone farm family moved to an apartment above Maid Rite in town. Ford V Eight six passenger sedan advertised: Washington Iowa price 770.210. Mrs Elmer Cherry returns from six weeks in California visiting relatives in Los Angeles and Pasadena. Sherry enjoys a few days in Seattle. Adam Wagner elected Colorado garden clubs president. May national convention in Asheville NC. Elmer Cherry stops in Denver visiting relatives. Beverly Wilson, ill with scarlet fever, improving. Local residents host pot luck and bridge at Putnam home. Robert Hallen of Crown Point Indiana and his mother visit Iowa City with Verne Pangborn family. Marie Welch to Chicago for National Hairdressers convention. Dr A W Clow visits Davenport. Roy Whiteman moves to a Biggsville area farm. sisters Mrs White man and Mrs Hamil. Lucille Reed and Twila Oakes attend National Hairdressers convention in Chicago. Mrs Robert Lytle runs Lucille's Beauty Shop in their absence. Robert Hatten and relatives dine with Henry Berdo family. Local shoppers include Sheldon Hawkins and others from nearby towns.
Demons Fade in Last Half to Keokuk Five
Keokuk defeats Washington 35 to 17 on the high school court as Don Inman scores 15 for the Chiefs and Joe Lutz adds 8. Washington leads 8 4 early but fades in the third and fourth quarters, with Klein Kiesey and Prebyl scoring for the Demons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demons
Keokuk Five
Washington Demons
Keokuk
Jim Schultz
Don Inman
Inman
Joe Lutz
Bob Buckney
Dale Venning
Prebyl
Don Kiesey
Don Klein
Bob Lowe
Klein
Tnman
Chiefs
Ottumwa
Dick Marshall
Venning
Washington
Roger Lance
Pale Venning
Shultzmen
Kiesey
Junior) Prebyl
Kalona and Richland Tie for Ke-Wash Title in 1941
Kalona and Richland high schools closed the season with seven wins and three losses, sharing the Ke-Wash conference lead. Kalona defeated Keota 33-14 at Keota with Harlan Gingerich scoring 15 and Kenneth Guengerich 14, while Richland beat Brighton 42-31 at Richland. Wellman and Keota faded as the year ended. Swartzendruber led Wellman with 23 points in a final home game for him and Brown added 16 as West Chester fell to 43-14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Richland High School
Richland
Wellman
Keota
Harlan Gingerich
Kenneth Guengerich
Brighton
West Chester
Willard Swartzendruber
Wellman Court
Louis Brown
Local families move across town neighborhoods
Mr and Mrs F F Florang move from Highland township to 1310 East Third Street. Roy C Steele and family relocate to 403 East Third Street. Melo Kailous family settles at 222 North Fourth Avenue from a farm. J F Rittenhouse and George Jarrard return from a Rio Gratis valley trip. Nine others attend a Ames weekend gathering while Edith Weidner hosts visiting daughters. Sale results note 109 dollars top price for a dry cow and veal calves at Whittaker yard. 100 plus cattle and 58 sheep consigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Florang
East Third Street
Highland Township
Whittaker
Merchants to Play in Finals in Muscatine Tourney
Washington Merchants defeated Davenport Ramblers 49 45 last night to reach the finals of the Muscatine Gold Medal tournament. They will face a strong Muscatine team in tonight's championship tilt amid lineup upheaval with outside recruits and the return of manager Bob Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Ramblers
Washington Merchants
Muscatine
Merchants
Davenporters
Washington
Brown Brothers
Rbuser
Conesville
French
Lone Tree
Tom Cantoni
Gene Tucker
Bob Marshall
Crawfordsville Tigers win season finale in basketball
Crawfordsville closes the season with wins for the Cyclones 39 to 26 and the Cyclonettes lose 36 to 16 against Huron. Referee iiffen of Wayland officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Huron
Cyclones
Cyclonettes
Iiffen
Wayland
Hynes Bruised After Accident Near Morning Sun
Robert Hynes is recovering from severe bruises after his car skidded on loose gravel and overturned north of Morning Sun Monday night. Other notices report travels of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Johnston from Covina California and visitors to Dr. S. J. Lewis in Columbus City. Homer Sipe of Taft California is dead at Bakersfield. survivors include brothers Orville Frank Fred and sisters Rena Moser and Lucy. Celerate 54th Anniversary of L Westerbeck and wife in Louisa County with a family dinner. Westerbeck is 82 and wife 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Mar
Robert Hynes
F. H. Johnston
Columbus City
Covina
Calif
Lee Johnston
Burdette Lewis
Richard
Chicago
S. J. Lewis
Homer Sipe
Taft
Bakersfield
C. A. Sipe
Sipe
Orville
Cedar Rapids
Frank
Los Angeles
Fred
Fairfield
Rena Pratt
John Moser
Fountaintown
Ind
Lucy
Mt. Pleasant
Midway Sale Company
L. Westerbeck
Louisa County
Westerbeck
Mrs. Westerbeck
Three Units From Women's Council at Union Meeting
The Women's Council of the Christian church held its regular monthly meeting after a World Day of Prayer program in the church parlor. Mrs. Claude Tucker presided. Naomi unit hosted, Ruth unit led the program, and Martha unit coordinated refreshments. Upcoming unit meetings are scheduled for March 14 in the homes of Mrs. Ed Simmering, Mrs. William Putnam, and Mrs. Charles Doran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Church Pargés
Claude Fucker
Naomi
Ruth
Martha
Max Marble
Claud Tucker
Wilmer Lauderman
George Benson
Richard Malin
Martha Unit
Ed Simmering
Naomi Unit
William Putnam
Ruth Unit
Charles Doran
Dayton Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Dayton Grove on March 1 records visits by Charlie Stewart family and Marie, dinner guests with Glenn Knupp, Robert Stephens family, D D Stephens, Carol and Connie Stephens, Gene Stephens and children, Dewey Stephens and Ruth Seybold of Ainsworth. Grandchildren Dean Lois and Wilbur Moore hosted by J B Moore. Fern Carr and daughter Fern visited Clarence Johnson. Marie Stewart spent the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Moore
Dayton Grove
Mar
Charlie Stewart
Marie
Glenn Knupp
Robert Stephens
D. D. Stephens
Carol
Connie
Gene Stephens
Dewey Stephens
Ruth Seybold
Ainsworth
Dean
Lois
Wilbur Moore
William Carr
Fern
Clarence Johnson
Marie Stewart
Local Socials and Community News Move Through Week
Visits include Rev and Mrs E R Mitchell at Muda Acheson home in Louisa County and Mr and Mrs Thomas Eland of Alton Ill. A son John Robert born February 23 at Burlington hospital to Mr and Mrs F D Smylie. Roy Drake of Cedar Rapids visited with his father Rev S R Drake. Mrs R L Klotz remains a surgical patient at University hospital Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muda Acheson
E. R. Mitchell
Louisa County
Thomas Eland
Alton
Ill
J. H. Wykert
F. D. Smylie
John Robert
Burlington Hospital
Roy Drake
Cedar Rapids
S. R. Drake
R. L. Klotz
University Hospital
Iowa City
Valley Ladies Aid Potluck and Quilting Meeting
Myrtle Frank hosted the Valley Ladies Aid at an all day meeting on Wednesday February 26. Nine members and two guests Mrs Howard Bailey and Kenneth and Mrs Duane Daer ring attended. A noon pot luck dinner was served and business followed the quilting. The next meeting is scheduled for March 12 with details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Myrtle Frank
Valley Ladies Aid
Howard Bailey
Kenneth
Duane Daerring
Deal
Maren
Social calendar entries and meeting changes listed
Notices for a social calendar with multiple groups giving times and locations. Updates include meeting reschedules for Music department Edna Klein March 10 and changes for Pythian Sisters Handcraft, Junior Fortnightly and other clubs. Various groups meet at YWCA Masonic Temple G A R hall and Nurses Association with reviews and programs noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Klein
Pythian Sisters
Prac- Sme
Winncs Ky Hall
A. W. Clow
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple de Gr
G.A.R. Hall
Knights of P meet Monday night at hall
The Knights of P will convene Monday evening at the hall with all Knights urged to attend. An evening of entertainment and refreshments is planned led by R. C. Kelsey C 1213.
Local residents share travel and family updates
Mr and Mrs John Wietzke returned from a two day convention in Minneapolis at Coast to Coast store managers. C M Benson and guests plan a Des Moines visit with E M Benson. Joe Falk travels to Chicago for his mother’s illness. Martha Crone visits Ottumwa for the weekend with her parents. L A Jones returns from California after visiting sisters in Los Angeles. En route they stopped in Tucson and visited Washington residents vacationing there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wietzke
Minneapolis
Minn
Martha Crone
Ottumwa Public
Mrs
Harry Crone
L. A. Jones
California
Local residents active in community notices
End of school term activities noted with students and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Stewart. Wellman visitors include Mrs. Robert Stephens and Mary Martha and Barbara, plus Mrs. J. B. Moore. Everett Dennison Cedar township assessor has been working in the community this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Stewart
Robert Stephens
Mary
Martha
Barbara
J. B. Moore
Everett Dennison
Cedar Township
Many Happy Returns Celebration on March First
A March first birthday list celebrates many individuals including Mrs. Vianna Sharp of Keola born 1859 in Washington county and Willard Palmer with brother Wayte born 1923 and 1925. Other honorees include John Wesley Ramsey at two, Mrs. Wes Ramsey, and several residents of East Highland and Wayland with joint anniversaries and first birthdays. Mr. Martin Anderson turns 69.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Quarter Century Club
Vianna Sharp
Keola
Washington County
West Chester
Willard Palmer
Wayte
R. B., Palmer
Birthday table gift at Turnipseed home
Dinner guests last evening at Mr and Mrs Ed Turnipseed included Mrs Harbison who received a birthday table cloth from the Turnipseeds and the Leo Graper family in honor of her upcoming March 4 birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Turnipseed
Harbison
Turnipseed
Leo Graper
Garden Club Hears Talks on Trees
The Fortnightly club's Garden department met at Mrs. W. G. Eldridge's home with twelve members answering roll call. Irene Wilson spoke on Famous Historical Trees and Mrs. D. Davis presented National Trees, followed by an informal discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Eldridge
Presen
Irene Wilson
D. Davis
Handcraft Group Meets at YWCA Tuesday
The Handcraft department of the Fortnightly club will meet Tuesday afternoon in the women’s room at the YWCA. Hostess Mrs. L. A. Bunce will preside at 1 o’clock and a guest speaker will discuss The Care of the Sick in Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C
L. A. Bunce
Mary Westphal
Pythian Sisters
School of Instruction
Duncan
Rose Lewis
Pythian Sister
County Nurses Association
L. W. Soule
Janice Meredith
Lion
Y.W.C.A
Fire damages roof at Homer Moriarty home
Fire department responded to 741 East Second street where a chimney spark ignited the roof causing slight damage. Fire was controlled quickly with no further injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Moriarty
East Second Street
Lubricating Oil Made From Castor and Mineral Oils
The report notes production of a lubricating oil in Rio de Janeiro Brazil derived from castor oil and mineral oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Birthday List and Lodge Note for Local Readers
Birthdays tomorrow include Mrs. C Dayton of Brighton born 1864 in Jessup Iowa and Beatrice Emry now in Spencer. Other honorees include Mrs Addie Standley J Jack Kupka Mrs F L Casey Archie Horak Jane Knupp Leonard Booth John Adams Ainsworth Thomas Dana Barnes Franklin Dea and Andy Blattner. Washington Lodge No 76 Y and A M meets first Friday. Lee Holland W M and A W Yard secretary listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tury Club
C. Dayton
Brighton
Jessup
Iowa
Addie Standley
Jack Kupka
F. L. Casey
Archie Horak
Crawfordsville
Thomas Dana Barnes
T. H. Barnes
Franklin Dea
W. J. Dea
Ainsworth
Andy Blattner
Beatrice Emry
Harlan Emry
Pilotburg
Spencer
Washington Lodge No. 76
Lee Holland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Rail and bus schedules note local departures and connections
The notice lists eastbound and westbound rail lines with departure times from Washington and connections to locations such as Knoxville and Goodlander. It also details Burlington Trailways bus departures from Washington and notes ticket purchases at the local depot and Candy Kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Trailways
Washington
Omaha
Chicago
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Coagt
Canton
Sagem
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Wolf Floral CO
Charles A. Anderson
Marieeth
Wayne Philebar
Marceline Hall
Davenport
William Sloat
Wichita
Kan
Stearman
Boeing Airplane Factory
Juanita Mathers
Lawson Crone
Maid Rite
America
Elmer Cherry
Marietta McCoy
Ella Rownd
Flora Rownd
Pasadena
LongeBach
Rownds
Lorena Rownd
Miriam
Sherry
Seattle
Wash
Adam Wagner
Alberta Wolfe
Denver
Colo
Federated Garden Clubs of Colorado
Ashville
N. C
Wagner
Nellie Wolfe
Reister Bros
Beverly Wilson
Lyle Wilson
Theodore Meyers
Claree Goff
S. Ralph McCreedy
S. Ralph Howell
M. Putnam
Putnam
Robert Hallen
Crown Point
Catherine Null
Verne Pangborn
Jimmy
Marie Welch
Chiago
Roy Whiteman
Biggsville
Floyd Hamil
Mrs. Whiteman
Mrs. Hamil
Lucille Reed
Twila Oakes
National Hairdressers Association
Hotel Sherman
Robert Lytle
Lucille
Robert Hatten
Henry Berdo
Sheldon Hawkins
Lee Celton
Evan Evans
J. E. White
Aleph Hites
Lilinadl
Dutanney
Amu
Vteiluine
Ana
Caplatis
Anudag
Wun Niesey
Roger Lance OL
Guaeen Weuevas
Rearfield
Burlington
Grayhounds
Fort Madison
Bloodhounds
Yrojaos
Bulldogs
Dwight Hoover
Trojan
Scrats
Vikeiagincaei
Vee
Trier
Voorhees
Doe
Klann
Graham
Buckney
Lutz
Marshall
Lance
DP Davis
Underhill
Drake
Keota Se
Roy C. Steele
Melo Kailous
North Fourth Avenue
J. F. Rittenhouse
George Jarrard
Rio Gratis Valley
Charles Berdo
Robert MacFarlane
Tom Stewart
Ames
Berdo
Iowa State Colege
Mary Hamel
Mary Weidner
Toledo
Edith Weidner
M. L. Harbison
Sitler Auto Parts
Sitler
Penn
Paul Ee
State Bank Holland —-S A
Odhea Pieken
Melintosh
Aye Rosewe Eee
Antonoff
Annie Apems
Dias
Iss
Sorrelis E. Sorrell
Custer Ee
Lis R. Martin
McCahill
Conan
McFadden
Simpson
Nmcavoy
Hynes
Women's Council
Lexington Circle
Doris Tadlock
Merry Maid Club
John Patterson
Riendly Neighbors Club
Glen Schwartz
Orie Turner
Clara Huber
Women's Missionary Society of Bethel Church
Lloyd Foster
Karl Booth
Pilotburge Ladies Aid Society
Allison Maas
Aear
C. M. Benson
Dwight Wittmer
Audrey Hotle
Des Moines
E. M. Benson
Joe Falk
Mr. Falk
Official
Washington Directory
Business City & County Officers
Optometrists
Glasser
Dr, A
Peterson
Second Ave
Washington, Iowa
John C. Owen
Stan Kiesey
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawna
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
Marion
George County
Lester B. Krabill
Kyrie
Ned Morrow
Harve P. Wilson
Fred Bauer
Theodore B. Bailet
Attorney At Law Loan & Trust
W. Livingston
West Main St
Court House
Leslie. Payne
J. J. Minick
Della Ramsey
Raroh Augustine
Bernard R. Pauly
Fredrik. Neiswanger
Catherine Lintz
John Wesley Ramsey
Wes Ramsey
Suzanne Noonan
Frank Mincer
James Dvorak
East Highland
Albert Weber
Warren Schlatter
L. W. Turnipseed
Betty Lou Small
Lester Small
Yare John Chmelar
William Chmelar
Route 4
Keith Allen Bauer
Lloyd Bauer
Judith Erlene Atwood
Earl Atwood
J. D. Dayton
Dorothy Soukup
Martin Anderson
Grr
Ray
Chiropractors
Chas, C, Brown
Washington Independent School District
B. A. Ralston
Ees
Harland W. Mead
W. A. Erbe
Iene
Ethel McCreedy
Harry Bowles School Board
Richard Stewart
Ralph W. Thompson
Harry Oea Atchison
C. W. Tucker
Dwyer
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney
Officers
Lloyd Lytle
W. H. Fitton
BE. F. Mitick
Henry Bailey
P. L. Jordan
George Baker Poelic
Mawa — Nar Markrat
Lester H. Orr
G. F. Boller
R. F. McFarlane
Will Dupair
Clarence Jacobs
Fred Reid
City Library
Grace H. Stephen
Ruth LyVe
Ansis.ant
Bherman's
West Maing St
Garden Club
Castor
Jane Knupp
Edna Ruth Bridges
W. D. Booth
Leonard
John Adams Ainsworth
LL & PL
Golden State Limited
Californian
Enguey
Knoxville
Benday
L Goodlander
C. F. Anderson
0. M
ST. P
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Kansas City-Davenport
W.C. Bell
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