Mediapolis Indees topple Washington Y 59 to 43 in hoops
Mediapolis Indees swept the game paced by a relentless offense to beat the Washington Y 59 to 43. Norris led the Y with 23 points while Mediapolis shared scoring honors across the lineup in a strong team effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediapolis Indees
Washington
Indees
Mediapolis
Norris
Farnest
Wilson
Nordstrom
Deadlow
Schulte
Washington “Y
Dunwoody
Marshall
Chamberlin
Herron
Tucker
Fuhr
McFarland
Whitehead
Threaten Railway Strike Again Across CIO Wage Dispute
Philadelphia tensions eased as union leaders postponed a planned demonstration. Yet the threat of a sympathy strike loomed, with up to 150,000 CIO workers potentially walking out in the CIO General Electric wage dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
CIO
Cio-General Electric
Sunday paper savings halted starting March 3 1946
Local note announces discontinuation of Sunday papers from March 3 1946 due to growing uncalled for copies and losses. George L McDaniel urges no exceptions. Also brief items: Mrs James Swift plans a trip to Missouri and Memorial Day cemetery monument inquiries. Card party set for March 4. birth of Fred Riley's son at 5 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. McDaniel
Fred Riley
Brighton
Crawfordsville Defeats Wyman in Close sectional game
Crawfordsville continued to lead the Class B sectional at Winfield with a 28 to 24 win over Wyman in a tighter affair than their earlier victory against Yarmouth. Winfield topped Pleasant Lawn 48 to 27. Riverside fell to Solon 44 to 28 in a second round Town City game. West Chester does not play tonight at Sigourney and is set to face Wellman tomorrow.
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Crawfordsville
Winfield
Wyman
Yarmouth
Pleasant Lawn
Riverside
Town City
Solon
West Chester
Sigourney
Wellman
Literary Notes on Local Families and Sports Links
Mrs. Charles Hazen returned from Des Moines after visiting son in law Alfred Neal and daughter. She spent time with daughter E. D. Crossett in Grinnell where Crossett is recovering after an operation. Richard Pringle, navy veteran and Grinnell High School alumnus, was discharged at Great Lakes. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Clancy visit Dr. and Mrs. Miller before heading east to manage a Boston Braves training club in Greenwood Mississippi. Bud Clancy, former Chicago White Sox first baseman, joins the coaching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hazen
Des Moines
Alfred Neal
Grinnell
E.D. Crossett
Crossett
Richard Pringle
Navy
Great Lakes, Ill
Frank Pringle
John W. Clancy
Fred E. Miller
Dorothy Conner and William Hoppe Jr wed in Ottumwa ceremony
Dorothy Jean Conner and William F Hoppe Jr of Arlington Virginia exchanged vows in a twilight ceremony at Trinity Episcopal Ottumwa with immediate family present. The bride, a former Army WAC operative and Iowa State alumna, and the groom, recently discharged from U S Army Air Forces, will reside at 349 North Glebe Road Arlington. The couple and families hosted pre wedding gatherings in Ottumwa and Ottumwa host J M Perry hosted a luncheon for relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jean Conner
William F. Hoppe, Jr
Arlington
Ottumwa
Walter G. Conner
Louis H. Mathews
Trinity Episcopal Church
Robert W. Conner
Wilmington
N. C
University of Iowa
Women's Army Corps
Eglinfield
Fla
William F. Hoppe
United States Army Air Forces
South Pacific
UNO
Washington, D.C
North Glebe Road
Navy Discharge Brings Wilbur Bruty Home
Wilbur J Bruty returned home from the U S Navy with an honorable discharge via the Minneapolis discharge center after 38 months in service. He spent 14 months at Guam and held the rating of carpenter’s mate second class. His brother Henry Bruty Snc briefly visited before returning to the U S S General Harry Taylor. Robert Marble came back from Falls City Nebraska and his family welcomed Peggy Sue as their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur J. Bruty
U. S. Navy
Minneapolis, Minn
Naval
Wilbur
Navy
Guam
Henry Bruty
Robert Marble
Falls City
Nebr
Mrs. Marble
Peggy Sue
Rural Women Club Sees Members Share Hobbies Display
Mrs Marie Hostess at the Rural Women’s club meeting as 12 members answered roll call and named hobbies. Visitors Mrs Frank Dittmer and Mrs Earl Redlinger attended. Mrs Will Marie Jr. led the business session. Mrs Lester Luckenbill read the report. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Will Marie Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Marie
Rural Women's Club
Frank Dittmer
Earl Redlinger
Will Marie, Jr
Lester Luckenbill
Ner
Will Marie
Study Group Meets With Mrs E Bauer
The Mission study group of the West Chester Methodist church met with Mrs Eldin Bauer Wednesday. The gathering focused on church activities and community plans with members sharing updates and reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bauer
West Chester Methodist Church
Eldin Bauer
War Experiences in Army and Navy Highlight Local Program
More than 200 residents attended a YWCA program featuring W. A. Erbe Bea and Naomi Wilson and John Lee recounting service in Europe and the Pacific. Lt. Erbe spoke of four months aboard an armed guard ship and Guam duty, while Lt. Ben Wilson described hospital work in England and France. Naomi Wilson shared nursing service in Australia Morota and the Philippines, and John Lee recalled two years teaching Chinese to use firearms. A musical comedy excerpt from Oklahoma preceded the panel and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Erbe
Bea
Naomi Wilson
John Lee
Y.W.C.A
Phil Weldin
Lee
China
J.g.) Erbe
Guam
Ben Wilson
England
France
Paris
Army Nurses Corps
Australia
New Guinea
Admiralty
Morota
Philippine Islands
Captan John Lee
Army
Oklahoma
Milo Sorden
Roger Sherman
Eri. D. Morrison, Jr
Clarice Meek
Golia Miller
Clara Tucker
Edna Mercer
Hugh Hall
M. M. He
Methodist Women Gather for Devotions and Study Review
Mrs Edgar Stewart led afternoon devotions while Mrs Munster concluded the final chapter of The Indian in American Life. The Methodist Woman magazine was discussed informally. Prayer followed by Mrs Bert Rittenhouse. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs Frank Kleese and Mrs Lloyd Bauer with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Stewart
Munster
Bert Rittenhouse
Frank Kleese
Lloyd Bauer
Speed Fatal: A Speed Violation Noted in 1944 Fatal Crashes
A 1944 report shows a speed violation in one third of all fatal motor vehicle accidents. The data highlight the link between speeding and deadly crashes during that year.
Pre-Nuptial Party For Darlene Young
Mrs. Dale Denison and Mrs. William Putman hosted a pre nuptial party for Darlene Young last evening at the Young home. Twenty five guests attended a shower and gifts for the future home were given. Miss Young and Donald Kern plan to marry on March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Denison
William Putman
Darlene Young
Young
Miss Young
Donald Kern
Margaret
Mrs Work Hosts Salad Luncheon For Navajo Club
Mrs Marion Work was hostess Wednesday at a one o clock luncheon for 14 members of the Navajo club. Guest Mrs Lee Lease of Crawfordsville and Mrs Augusta Lester helped serve. Pussy willow bouquets decor at the living room as women visited over their needlework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Work
Lee Lease
Crawfordsville
Augusta Lester
Miss Flynn Hosts Pansy Hill Club Meeting
Nine members of the Pansy Hill club and Jackie Kiesey attended yesterday's meeting hosted by Katherine Flynn. With no president present, Flynn presided as secretary. Mrs. Glen Thompson was elected vice president, replacing Leslie Gates who became president after Cy Birka moved to Arizona. Roll call featured a left overs recipe, followed by Miss Flynn reading a paper on intrig uing Left overs, and a general discussion. Refreshments in a spring motif were served at small tables by Flynn and Mrs. E. L. Rouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
Jackie Kiesey
Katherine Flynn
Miss Flynn
Glen Thompson
Leslie Gates
Cy Birka
Arizona
J. N. Dodd
American Home Department
E. L. Rouse
St Anthony Circle Concludes Church Year Meeting
St Anthony Circle of St James church met with 16 members led by Mrs Hubert Walker. Father Corcoran and Mrs Irene Ofelt attended. Mrs Whittaker reported the year, and Mrs Walker thanked members. Social time followed with high bridge score to Mrs Whittaker and pinochle honors to Mrs Joe Wehr. Hugh Walker won most bingo games. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
St. James Church
Hubert Walker
Father Corcoran
Irene Ofelt
Social Calendar of Local Groups and Meetings
Notices list weekly meetings and events for clubs and organizations In the area including Past Matrons club Rebekah lodge City Council P T A W R C 19th Century club Rainbow Girls W C A Pythian Sisters St James P T A D A R Handcraft dept O E S and W C S activities with dates times venues and participation details for members and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Rebekah Lodge
P.T.A
Legion Hall
M. M. Hebner
Order of Rainbow Girls
W.C.A
Y. W
Milo Sorden
S. Iowa
Wallace Caldwell
S. 9Th St
Virginia McLaughlin
Claire Darbyshire
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Club Dinner Party At E Stewart Home Honors Husbands
Fleur de Lis club members and husbands gathered for the annual dinner at Mrs. E L Stewart's home with 31 attendees. Co hostesses Mrs. E L Stewart and Mrs P F Whisler led a 7 o’clock cooperative dinner, flowers and green white decor, business meeting, year books, mystery sisters, and entertainment by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Stewart
P. F. Whisler
Fleur de Lis Club
Richard Birney
Maurice Meyer
R. J. Dawson
Earl Galloway
Homer Birney
Vitamin A Storage in Liver and Kidneys
The body stores vitamin A in the liver and kidneys and releases it into the blood to supply tissues.
Leap Day and March 1 Mark Anniversary and Birthday Observances
A community notices list wedding anniversaries and birthdays observed today. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Choate celebrate a 1936 marriage anniversary. Albert Weber and others mark Feb 29 or today’s dates. Names include Mrs. Wilfred Albright Im er Mason Fred Wagner Robert Stirling Andy Blattner John Chmelar Keith Bauer Judith Atwood Betty Lou Small Warrens Schlat ter J D Dayton Willard Palmer and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Choate
Wilfred M. Albright
Imer Mason
Fred Wagner
Robert Thomas Stirling
Robert Stirling
Albert Weber
East Highland
Andy Blattner
Yaro John Chmelar
William Chmelar
Keith Allen Bauer
Lloyd Bauer
Judith Erlene Atwood
Earl Atwood
Monte Vista
Colo
West Chester
J. D. Dayton
Willard Palmer
R. B. Palmer
Leslie Payne
J. J. Minick
Frank Mincer
James Dvorak
East Highland Community
Turnipseed
Ralph Augustine
Bernard R. Pauly
David Francis Vinton
William Vinton
Anniversary and birthday notices in local snippet
Marvin Anderson accepts congratulations on his 64th anniversary. Barbara Ann Griggs celebrates birthday with three candles on her cake, daughter of Mr and Mrs Duane Griggs. John Wesley Ramsey is 7 to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Anderson
Barbara Ann Griggs
Duane C. Griggs
John Wesley Ramsey
Child Study Meets With Mrs. Peterson
The Fortnightly club’s Child Study department met with Mrs. A C Peterson last evening. Mrs. Howell presided as leader. Mrs. Wilson presented a program on Grandma Reaches Retirement followed by discussion on paying a sitting wage. Dale Booth was welcomed as a new member. 19 were present. Nomination committee named: Mrs. Owen, chairman, with Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Holcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Peterson
W. E. Howell
M. B. Bell
Dale Booth
Robert Marshall
M. J. Cruise
T. A. Jones
Howell
Charles Wilson
John Owen
Albert Mills
Dan Holcomb
Delta Alpha Class Social At Mrs Dupuis Home
The Delta Alpha Sunday school class of the Methodist church held its quarterly social last evening at Mrs. W. B. Dupuis's home. Twenty five members attended including teacher Mrs. N. M. Speidel and assistant Mrs. Mary Genkinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Alpha
Methodist Church
W. B. Dupuis
N. M. Speidel
Mary Genkinger
Vernon Crull
H. M. Dodder
O. &. Schmitt
Birthday observance noted for family members
On the day of its birthday the event coincides with the birthday of Mrs. Wes Ramsey and his grandmother, marking a family celebration observed jointly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Ramsey
Mrs Lintz Accepts Birthday Congratulations Today
Mrs. Katherine Lintz a member of the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club accepts congratulations on her late birthday as friends gather to honor the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Lintz
The
Journal
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Wolf’s Flower
James Swift
Moline
Ill
R. H. Mahin
Iowa Memorial Co
Rock of Ages Granite
S. W. Easter
Mgr
Iowa Ave
Robert Conner
N.C
St. James
K. C. Hall
Nicola
Harmon
William Hoppe, JR
Mrs. Marie
United States
Motor Service
C.V. Crull
Dorothy Putman
Helen Dallmeyer
Mrs. Work
St. Anthony Circle
W.R.C
St. James P.T.A
D.ar
Fred Mauthe
William Matucha
Ainsworth
O.E.S
Hall
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Munity
Hebrews
E. Stewart
Coe'’S Cafe
L&m
Dan Dee
Coe’s Cafe, Inc
E. Wash
Betty Lou Small
Mrs
Lester Small
Mrs. Warrens Schlatter
Dupuis
Bert
Carole King
Rothschild's
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