Cameron Self Joins Upper Iowa Singers for Spring Tour
Cameron Self of Washington and a student at Upper Iowa University Fayette has been chosen by Prof Everett Hendricks as a member of the Upper Iowa Singers for the spring concert tour. The 52 member choir will perform a full a capella program in Morrison Rockford Chicago Decatur and Galesburg Illinois and in St. Louis and Kansas City Missouri with a final concert in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Self
Washington
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Everett Hendricks
Upper Iowa Singers
Morrison
Rockford
Chicago
Decatur
Galesburg
St. Louis
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids
Fresh eggs and local moves fill town notice page
Fresh eggs retail 14c per dozen. Reister Bros. 121f. Ray Minick and Leonard Lackey traveled to Chicago for the Hairdressers convention at Hotel Sherman. Numerous local residents relocate houses and farms around Ottumwa and Washington. Floyd Polis and Leola Sheetz obtain a marriage license in Washington. Joe Wright rests better after a fall. no bones broken. The Ford V-8 car is advertised at 770 dollars. More residents move within the area, including Anwyl, the Stumpf family, and local renters changing addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Minick
Leonard Lackey
Chicago
Mr. Minick
Hotel Sherman
Joe Wright
Washington County Hospital
Five Teams Enter Gold Medal Tourney Next Week
Five out of town teams have already entered the Washington Gold Medal tournament to be played at the Y next week. West Chester Crawfordsville Kalona Martinsburg and Sharon Center are listed. Conesville is said to be sure to enter. Washington will have five teams planning to take part with Independents Cardinals and Merchants Oilers and Tigers likely entrants. Drawings for pairings will be Friday night and first games Monday evening. Tonight at the Y Cities Service Oilers face a new team managed by Nels Westermark called the Tigers in a 7:36 game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Chester
Crawfordsville
Kalona
Martinsburg
Sharon Center
Conesville
Independents
Cardinals
Merchants
Oilers
Tigers
Leigh Soule
Nels Westermark
Washington Merchants Clinch Muscatine Meet Title
Washington Merchants won the Gold Medal tournament at Muscatine defeating Henderson Garage of Muscatine 46 to 35 in the final. The Merchants led throughout as stars Nau Ahlf Rininsland Griffin and Thayer from Muscatine attracted attention, with Washington recruits French Brown U Brown Cantoni Tucker Marshall contributing strong play and earning individual trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Merchants
Muscatine
Henderson Garage
Merchants
Nau
Ahlf
Rininsland
Griffin
Thayer
Burlington and Fairfield Tie for Little Six Title in Close Race
Burlington and Fairfield shared the Little Six basketball title after a tight season in which both clubs finished with three losses. Final scores featured Burlington 42 over Fort Madison 3, and Fairfield 28 over Ottumwa 25, with Muscatine and Keokuk also posting losses. The season highlighted standout players such as Bob Kitterman and Joe Lutz, while Ottumwa and Keokuk faced late-game collapses that cost them crown prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Fairfield
Ft. Madison
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Washington
Muscatine
Mis. Pleasant
Grayhounds
Fairfield Trojans
Little Muskies
Port Madison
Trojans
Fairfielders
Dwight Hoover
Jim Shultz
Butch Kaltenbach
Gate City Chiefs
Bulldogs
Bob Kitterman
Walt Kochneff
Don Inman
Bob Buckney
Joe Lutz
Edsel Schweizer
Kitterman
Ronnie Norman
Walt Dabner
Bob Lindnauer
Fiord Lundquist
Frankie Phillips
Roy Farrington
Harvey Ware
Mt. Pleasant
Lautian Conn
Cecil Hamilton
Fort Madison
Jim Jeffries
Milton
Rosy) Moore
Demons
Don Voorhees
Don Kiesey
Fdt
Prebyl
Dick Marshall
They Win Honors for Acting at Academy Awards
The annual Motion Picture Academy awards go to Ginger Rogers for Kitty Foyle and James Stewart for The Philadelphia Story. Jane Darwell and Walter Brennan win best supporting acting honors for Grapes of Wrath and The Westerner at the Hollywood banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginger Rogers
Kitty Foyle
James Stewart
Hollywood
Jane Darwell
Walter Brennan
Quincy Swimmers Take Pool Event
Quincy Y team defeats Washington 79 to 53 in a local pool meet. The meet featured closely contested events and one Illinois state record. Relay and sprint results list winners from Quincy and Washington with times and placing, and team points tallied to Quincy 37.5, Washington 32.5, with coaches Powers and Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rk. Ewing
Quincy
Tom Goodwin
Washington
Leo Lewis
John Gamble
Rob Rehrer
J. Powers
R. Ewing
Quincey
Herman Dorin
W. Powers
Lyle
J. Ewing
Bob Rohrer
Hermin Dorin
Archie Fower
B. Lyle
James Gilchrist
A &C
P. Ewing
P. Reidy
Ewing
Divine
R. Reidy
Herman Doran Washingington
BR Divine
Warren Goodwin Washington
J. Ewing Quincy
J Blivens
Howard Powers
Howard Little
Gene Trask
Francis Snyder
Santos Hernandes
Leigh Sonle
Widow and family relocate to Roberts property apartment
Will Carkuff of Miltonville Kansas, aged 80, died at his home Friday February 28 relatives report. He was a Wesleyan Methodist minister and brother in law to Mrs Will Dunbar of Ainsworth Mrs Ed Libe and Will Hotle of Washington. His wife was Hattie Hotle, mother of seven children surviving. Mr and Mrs Carkutt moved away years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Carkulff
Miltonville
Kan
Carkuff
Hattie Hotle
Carkutt
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Will Dunbar
Ainsworth
Ed Libe
Will Hotle
Washington
Knights of PP Meeting Planned Monday Night
Announcement urges all Knights to attend Monday night at the hall for a planned meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hk. of PP
Shower Courtesy for Recent Bride Mrs Elmer Koenig
Mrs Elmer Koenig of Peoria Illinois was guest of honor at a Riverside Riverside shower hosted by Mrs Erwin Koenig and Mrs Herman Koenig. Neighborhood club members attended as guests and the afternoon featured games advice writing and recipe sharing for the bride. Refreshments were served and many gifts suitable for their home were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Koenig
Peoria
Lll
Erwin Koenig
Herman Koenig
Riverside
A. Swenka
C. B. Rice
Mary
Ruth Rice
Omer Strabala
Roy Hardy
Fred Skubal
Dorothy
J. Swenka
J. L. Libenguth
Bernice
Margaret
Mary Colbert
Helen
Johanna
Orvie Watkinson
Florence Sherbon
Cora Davis
Eewin Miller
Marguerite
Florence Koenig
Irene Koenig
Iowa City
Four Generations at Dinner Honoring Mr and Mrs J Adams
Ainsworth记 March 1 Mr and Mrs J E Adams observed their 53rd wedding anniversary Feb 28, honored yesterday at their home with five of six children and families. Four generations present including son-in-law and daughter in law W H McConnell Francis McConnell and three daughters Sandra Dell Frances Ann Linda. Absent Glen Adams of Chicago and Richard Rabernold of Oskaloosa. Della Rickey and J B Adams wed Feb 28 1888 in Pilotburg. They lived on the Adams homestead until retirement last year moved to Ainsworth. Attending were Leo Adams Jane West Liberty Ralph Morrs Joan Columbus Junction Harry Rabenold Mary Dell John Oskaloosa Spencer Reed W H McConnell and family Washington Dor is Pepper Ottumwa guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
J. E. Adams
W. H. McConnell
Francis McConnell
Sandra Dell
Frances Ann
Linda
Glen Adams
Chicago
Richard Rabenold
Oskaloosa
Della Rickey
Pilotburg
Rev. Chew
Adams
Leo Adams
Jane
West Liberty
Ralph Morrs
Joan
Columbus Junction
Harry Rabenold
Mary Dell
John
Spencer Reed
Washington
W. H. McConnell, Jr
Ottumwa
Doris Pepper
Griggses Host Housewarming After Wedding
Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Griggs held a Wednesday evening housewarming. Neighbors arrived for a pleasant party featuring progressive Chinese checkers and a served lunch. Guests presented a chenille bedspread to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Griggs
Griggs
Everett Huber
Ira Huber
Richard
Helen Huber
Opal Bickford
Donald Fleming
Donna
Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Notice
The Presbyterian Cottage Prayer meeting will meet Wednesday morning at 9 30 with Mrs H P Wilson at 804 North Iowa Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
H. P. Wilson
North
Iowa Avenue
Hospital News From Local Area
Melvin Johnston of Brighton was dismissed Saturday. LeRoy Detweiller of West Chester had an appendicitis operation Saturday afternoon. Merle Whetstine of Wellman had a hernia operation Saturday afternoon. Joe Wright of Washington was admitted yesterday as a surgical patient. Mr and Mrs William Dunn of Columbus Junction are parents of a son born yesterday morning at 4 04 weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Mr and Mrs Walter Bruty are parents of a son born this morning at 6 30 Route 2 Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Johnston
Brighton
LeRoy Detweiller
West Chester
Merle Whetstine
Wellman
Joe Wright
Washington
William Dunn
Columbus Junction
Walter Bruty
Route 2
Free 122 page guide on colon disorders and piles
The McCleary Clinic at HE270 Elms Blvd Excelsior Mo offers a free postage paid 122 page book on colon disorders piles constipation and related chronic ailments. Illustrated with charts diagrams and X ray pictures. Write today a postcard to receive the book at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleary Clinic
He270
Elms Blvd
Excelsior Etc
Relief Corps reports two weeks of aid and events
The Women's Relief Corps met at 2:30 p.m. at the G.A.R. Hall with 19 members. President Mrs. O. W. Schmitt led the session. Relief work totaled 11.70 in food and clothing. Ward socials on Feb. 1 were praised. A hire sum was added to the treasury. General orders were filed. Ill members were noted and well wishes sent. Plans were made to hold the Grand Army Day dinner on April 5. Seventeen sick calls were reported. Members chosen for refreshment duties. The meeting closed with flag furling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A.R. Hall
O. Wh. Schmitt
L. Kk. Baker
Treasury
Pearl Whistley
Corps
R. D. Page
Maud. Schmoeller
Washington County
Grand Army
Ben Coppock
Jennie Hennon
Recital by John Hughes and Lola White at First Presbyterian
John Lloyd Hughes baritone and Lola Coppock White pianist present a program tomorrow at eight in the First Presbyterian church. Proceeds include three piano solos by Mrs White with works by Handel Schubert Debussy Sinding and Tschaikowsky among others. The recital, announced today, features Hughes as a frequent soloist in church and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lloyd Hughes
Lola Coppock White
Carolyn Hamilton
Mr. Hughes
First Presbyterian Church
Plan One More Couple Night in Series of Parties
The fifth Couple Night in a six event series drew 26 couples at the Y M C A on March 8. Guests enjoyed games and swimming. Kenneth Blecha and Stan Kiesey headed the hospitality committee. The final party invites many couples to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Blecha
Stan Kiesey
Romine Family Honored At Farewell Party
Neighbors gathered Thursday evening at the Francis Romine home to honor the Romine family before their move to Keota. Entertainment, refreshments, and a lamp presented by the group marked the sendoff. attendees included Mr and Mrs Bury Henderson and family, Mr and Mrs Richard Myers, Mr and Mrs Miller and Jean, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Romine with Barbara and Glenice, Mr and Mrs Ralph Orr, Mr and Mrs John Flading and Dorothy, Mr and Mrs William Flynn and family, and Bert Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Romine
Keota
Bury Henderson
Richard Meyers
Miller
Jean
Lawrence Romine
Social calendar notes March meetings and changes
Community clubs and church groups publish meeting times and venue changes for March. Highlights include Rainbow Girls at 7:30 p.m. in Masonic Temple, Pythian Sisters school of instruction, Handcraft sessions, and varied afternoon gatherings at YWCA, Nurses Home, and churches. Sensitive details: hostesses named, times, and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Klein
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
EOL. Wa Pteo. Paths
G.ar. Hall
Y.W.C.A
L. A. Bunce
Mary Westphal
Pythian Sisters
School of Instruction
K.P Hall
Elena Duncan
Rose Lewis
Pythian
County Nurses Association
Nurses Home
Paral Forgey
L. W. Soule
Junica Meredith
Polis Sheetz repeat vows in Pleasant Plain ceremony
Leola Sheetz daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Sheetz of Pleasant Plain wed Floyd W Polis nephew of Mr and Mrs Andrew W Polis of Washington in a quiet ring ceremony at the Evangelical Lutheran church parsonage. The 7 PM service was led by Rev C W Klein with few attendees. The bride wore navy crepe and entered as a Pleasant Plain High School graduate. Polis, who attended Brighton High School, works in the county engineer's office. They will reside at 303 West Jefferson Street temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeOla Sheetz
Jake Sheetz
Pleasant Plain
Floyd W. Polis
Andrew W. Polis
Washington
Singh
Evangelical Lutheran Church
C. W. Klein
Mrs Morrison Hosts Nineteenth Century Club Luncheon
Mrs Frank B. Miller hosted Saturday at a one o'clock luncheon for twelve members of the Nineteenth Century club. The afternoon included a short business meeting followed by Mrs George Morrison's book review of The Fire and the Wood by R. C. Hutchinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Miller
Nineteenth Century Club
George Morrison
R. C. Hutchinson
Honor Newlyweds L Griggs at Housewarming Party
The silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Been blossom was observed last 7 day at their home, 621 Sout Nilrth street. Forty-one guests from the Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church attended an evening of games, cards, and puzzles. The couple received many gifts including an ice cake bucket, pitcher and eight tumblers, salad bowl set, bun warmer, sandwich toaster and tray, and a silver spoon. A telegram from Rev. and Mrs. J. Fredmund and a note from their son Vernon at Camp Bowie, Texas, marked the celebration. Out-of-town guests included Ada Denison, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Holgworth and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Been Blossom
Sout
Nilrth Street
Friendly Bible Class
The
Baptist Church
J. Fredmund
Churdan
Vernon
Camp Bowie
Texas
Ada Denison
Victor Holgworth
Birthday Toasts Across Ages in Keota and Nearby
Today longtime Keota resident W. L. Strain born 1856 marks a Three Quarter Century Club birthday alongside Mrs. W. L. Smith born 1855 and Mrs. Frank T. Walt born 1871. Younger celebrants include Betty Joanne Prebyl 10 Neda Faye Aston 11 Esther Louise Smith Mary Annna Jones and others. Families in Ainsworth West Chester and surrounding towns note these birthday milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Strain
Keota
Ainsworth
W. L. Smith
Frank T. Walt
Betty Joanne Prebyl
Ed Prebyl
Neda Faye Aston
Ed Aston
Esther Louise Smith
Doyle Smith
West Chester
Mary Annna Jones
Clifford Jones
Hsther
Mary
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Washington Court House
E. Nolan Palmer
Patricia
Don Wylie
Joe Link
Palmers
Henry Sutherland
Wylie
Prairie Center
Paul Jones
Glenview
Wallace Nicola
New England Apartments
Oral Miller
Ardell Miller
Lois Fink
D. N. Anwyl
Wilson D. Martin
Granger
Thomas Powden Martin
Wheaton
Princeton
Thomas
Teachers College
Midsemester
Martin
Wanda Bowden
Walter Berger
James Brookhart
Des Moines
U. S
Brookhart
Myrtle Foole
Della Brookhart
Berger
Lloyd Walker
A. L. Duensing
Guy Stumpf
Stumpf
Austin and
Herry Sutherland
Sutherlands
Albert Wehr
Harold of
Haskins
Harold Wehr
Owen Wehr
HH. KE. Johnson
Anna Mae
East Washington Street
Glenn McCall
Anwyl
R. G. Cherry
Hotel Planters
N. Clark
Center of the Loop
Famous Circle
Musky
Ion
Keokuk Crew
Hydes
Dane Darwell
UMLCA
Mary Cherry Stewart
Gort
Vereker
Charles Standish Vereker
Lord Gort
Dunkirk
J. Adams
SOC
R. C. Kelsey
C.C
Mrs. White
Handel
Schubert
Hughes
Claire de Lune
Debussy
F. Romine
C. V. Grall
Lexington Circle
Doris Tadlock
Merry Maid Club
John Patterson
Friendly Neighbors Club
Glen Sehwarts
Orie Turner
Clara Huber
Women’s Missionary Society of Bethel Church
Lloyd Foster
Karl Booth
Elizabeth Schulty
Ralph Waggoner
Will Shalla
Gracehill Ladies Aid
Valley Ladies Aid
Valley Church
Harmony Club
Pam
Ralph Lys
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid
Warl Kephart
H. EB. Oelah
Ed Miller
Ainsworth Order of Eastern Star
Pilotbury Ladies Aid Society
Allison Maas
Delta Alpha Club of
Methodist Church
Oky. Schmitt
St. Paul's Ladies Aid
Priday
Emma Anderson
M. &. Church
Surface
Floyd Polis
G. F. Morrison
Vic Westphal
Mary Ellen Lytle
James C. Campbell
W. &. Frame
Ernestine Embree
Joe Embree
Myron Salladay
Alice Maas Hills
Frances Durst
Flossie
George
Chas. George’s
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