Engagment News and Local Ads From Waterloo District
Mrs. R H Frank returns home after a week with her mother Mrs Wilbur Miller and sister Mrs Farisimer man. Isabelle Combs announces engagement to Melvin Booth of West Chester at a birthday dinner for her father James Combs. Odd lots shoes advertised at low prices. Mrs Douglas Moore and daughter Linda Beth back from visit in Santa Anna Texas. E M Bridges & Co features slips and costumes.
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R. H. Frank
Waterloo
Wilbur Miller
Farisimerman
Isabelle Combs
Melvin Booth
West Chester
James Combs
Douglas Moore
Linda Beth
Santa Anna
Texas
E. A. Stewart
Wayland Bombers win fourth Winfield title in district finals
Wayland defeats Crawfordsville 40 to 1 to enter district tournament. Bob Roth leads with 19 points as Wayland builds early 11 5 and 24 9 halftime leads. Crawfordsville trims to 29 18 before final rally ends short. Wayland finishes 26–4 with two losses to Burlington University High and Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Crawfordsville
Winfield
Bombers
Bob Roth
Cyclones
Wayland Boys
Rex Huston
Burlington
University High
Wellman
Demons Face Sigourney in District Tourney Opener
Washington battles Sigourney tonight in Ottumwa in the district Class A opener. If Washington wins, they meet Central Catholic of Ottumwa in the second round after Ottumwa beat Keosauqua 33 to 18 to advance. The 8:45 p.m. tipoff sets the stage for the winner to face the Ottumwa winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Demons
Sigourney
Ottumwa
Central Catholic
Keosauqua
Washington
George Bowman
Washington High School Demons
Mice Overrun Mallee District in Victoria Australia
The Mallee district of Victoria spanning about 4000 square miles is overrun by mice destroying crops and hay. They attack food clothing and bedding and even bite people while asleep. Farmers question evacuation for women as authorities remain silent.
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Mallee
Victoria
Australia
Cornell University
United States
Local moves and shopping notes from Ottumwa area
Mr and Mrs Ben Goodwin move in with Mrs Clyde Clark at 709 W 2nd. Harold W Jarvis and Don Knight attend a Servel refrigerator service school in Ottumwa with fifteen Washington firm reps. Mrs F H Gettert returns from Muscatine after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs M D White relocate to Traer after selling the Fred May oil station. New spring dresses hats and coats arriving at E M Bridges Co. Nylon slips advertised. Republican meeting planned at Jackson Center School Friday at 7 30 p m.
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Ben Goodwin
Goodwin
Clyde Clark
2Nd Street
Harold W. Jarvis
Don Knight
The
Modern Appliance Co
Ottumwa
M. D. White
Traer
Handcraft Section Hosts Irene Yard on Buttons History
Irene Yard spoke to the Handcraft I section of Fortnightly yesterday on the History of Buttons and displayed an unusual button exhibit. Mrs. Carl Crossett led a paper on Refinishing Furniture with tips, as guests Mrs. A. W. Yard, Miss Yard, and Mrs. Earl Loveless attended and two new members were welcomed, Mrs. George Johnson and Mrs. BE. A. Glasgow.
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Irene Yard
Miss Yard
Carl Crossett
A. W. Yard
Earl Loveless
George Johnson
BE. A. Glasgow
Wilson critical of Brooks Ball over airport meeting invite
Senator George A. Wilson charges Senators Brooks and Ball with violating senatorial courtesy by not inviting him to a federal officials meeting on the airport dispute between Moline Illinois and Davenport Iowa. He criticizes their conduct after the meeting for not including him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George A. Wilson
Wayland Brooks
Ill
Joseph H. Ball
Minn
Moline
Davenport
Wilson
Brooks
Reaches to the Clouds Mount McKinley Tops United States
Mount McKinley reaches 20,300 feet and stands as the highest peak in the United States, drawing climbers and explorers to its snowy summit.
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Mount McKinley
United States
Births at the Hospital Yesterday and Today
At the hospital yesterday Marion Crawford and wife of Keota welcomed a daughter at 4 25 PM. Today Richard Brown of 614 West Monroe and wife had a daughter at 8 18 AM and David Riley of East Pleasant Plain had a son. Admitted yesterday were Marjorie Lukovsky Patsy Luckey Mrs Richard Adrian. Today admitted were Mrs Ralph Beauchamp LeRoy Conrad Dan J Gates and Lyle Walton. Dismissed yesterday were Mrs Warren Hill and her son and Mrs Carl Phillips. Today discharged were Mrs John McGaffey and her son and Mrs Lloyd Lytle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Craword
Keota
Richard Brown
W. Monroe
David Riley
East Pleasant Plain
Marjorie Lukovsky
Patsy Luckey
Riverside
Surgical
Richard Adrian
Richland
Ralph Beauchamp
Crawfordsville
LeRoy Conrad
Dan J. Gates
Lyle Walton
West Chester
Warren Hill
Sigourney, and Son
Carl Phillips
Route 4
John McGaffey
E. Jeferson
Lloyd Lytle
KE. Main
Prompt to write letters with stylish paper choices
The notice invites readers to write letters promptly and enjoy receiving mail again. It promotes choosing from fine letter papers available in plain or colors to encourage sending messages today or next week.
Early Overhead Wire Transit Idea by Dr Finney
In 1882 Dr Finney of Pittsburgh developed an overhead wire method to power transit vehicles. The large principle later used for street cars and trackless trolleys was deemed impractical at the time.
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Finney
Pittsburgh
Ancient Nineveh Library Unearthed With Ten Thousand Tablets
Archaeologists report a prehistoric public library at Nineveh, a collection of about 10 000 clay tablets cataloged and organized for public use, considered the world’s earliest public library.
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Nineveh
Visual Aid Machine Shown at St James P T A Meeting
The St James P T A met with 12 members present. John Yousling demonstrated a visual aid machine. Mrs Leonard Marie led community singing with Mrs John Mattes. President Mrs Paul Horak conducted the business. A potluck is planned for April 6 with rolls and coffee provided. Sister Mary Angelus won the attendance prize. Refreshments were by Mrs Ray Minick Mrs Joe Barnes and Mrs Don McClure.
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St. James P. T. A
John Yousling
Leonard Marie
John Mattes
Paul Horak
Mary Angelus
Ray Minick
Joe Barnes
Don McClure
Airport site dispute cited over Iowa and Illinois sides
The record notes an agreement for a class 4 major airport at Moline and a class 2 or 8 tela on the Davenport side. Wilson says after a meeting with no Iowa attendees a commerce department official advised that the CAA still favors Mt. Joy on the Iowa side. He said he had been asking.
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Moline
Davenport
Mississippi River
Wilson
Iowa
Commerce Department
CAA
Mt. Joy
Barbara Ann Griggs Hosts Fifth Birthday Party
Barbara Ann Griggs daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Griggs celebrated her fifth birthday with a Monday party. Guests included Margaret Melville Beth Tucker Linda Lee Judy Howell and Christy Scott. Carmen Bell and Linda Choate could not attend. Barbara wore a pearl strand gift from her grandfather Byron Snider and a pink cake with yellow candles topped the table. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lloyd Scott as children enjoyed records games and an Easter egg hunt.
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Barbara Ann Griggs
Duane Griggs
Barbara
Byron Snider
Christy Scott
Carmen Bell
Linda Choate
Life Expectancy for U S Babies Sets at Sixty Six Years
A health report shows babies born in the United States have a life expectancy of sixty six years. The finding emphasizes aging trends and future demographic implications for policy planning and social services.
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United States
Learn to Swim Early Young mallards swing mile from nest
Mallard ducklings learn to swim soon after hatching and can cover a third of a mile as they depart the nest. The early swimming ability helps them navigate fresh water and find safety.
Conference Ball Delayed to Thursday
A ball for the conference had been assured yesterday that the earliest time it could be held was Thursday.
D.A.R. Names For Tribute Grove Enrollment And Scholarship
The D A R moved meeting to Elizabeth Dawson home due to bad roads. The chapter voted to apply 15 dollars to a Kate Duncan Smith school scholarship and announced 20 names to enroll on the Soldier's Memorial at Tribute Grove, a redwood grove in California bought to prevent exploitation.
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J. L. Kennedy
Elizabeth Dawson
Kate Duncan Smith
Soldier’s Memorial
Tribute Grove
Redwood Grove
California
Dawson
Ink
Washington
R. E. Shannon
F. C. Crone
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Cr Rfordsville
Pop
Wulf
Long & Horse
Legion Hall
Food City
Brown
Atchison Shoe Store
Gore
E. M. Bridges & Co
Howard Kerr
Tri-County Leaague
Demons
Mice Maraud District
E. G. Humm Gns & Appliances Co
Servel
Evansville
Ind
P. J’s
F. H. Gettert
Muscatine
Keith L. Vetter
Donna
Charles Hotle
Marion Avenue
Merton Ephraim
Jackson Center School
E. L. Stewart
Omer Palmer
Ekecota
Mrs. Crossett
Cole
Otincup Walgreen Agency Drug Store
Tom Duncan
Tom
D.A.R
Mrs. Kennedy
Anna Dawson
Wisconsin
Prairie du Chien
Julianna Lockwood
Crawford
Chamberlin Bros
NEW
Sherwin-Williams
Umea
Howes
Everage
Aakl
Strahl
W. Side Square
SUN
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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