Local Social Notes and Business Ads In Busy Weekend
Lucent local items include visits by Mr and Mrs Russell Allison and Mr and Mrs Wes Ramsey with Mrs Stafford accompanying, a Morgantown birth James Blair Low Jr February 24 at 7 pounds 8 ounces, and Homer Patterson purchasing a marriage license. Wearable goods available from Rapp shoe shop with spring styles from Jama and Thrifty prices 1.99 to 5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Allison
Wes Ramsey
Allison
On Stafford
Craw- Wille
Jas. Blair Lowther
Morgantown
W. Va
James Blair l Low Jr
Opalney
The
Lo High School
K. Rapp
Jama & Thrifty
Hospital Dismissals Mention Names and New Home
At the Washing county hospital Saturday the following were dismissed: Mrs Emil fer and infant daughter Paula Lucille, Blanche Ginkens Ainsworth, Mrs Conrad Miles, North English, Mrs John phal Jr. went to her home Friday. Herbert Huber had an appendix Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washing County Hospital
Emilfer
Paa Lucille
Blanche Ginkens Ainsworth
Conrad Miles North English
John Phal, Jr
Orday
Washington Wins Sectional Title at Winfield
The Washington High School Demons defeated Mediapolis 34 to 27 to capture the Class A sectional title and advance to the district tournament at Fairfield to face Sigourney. Dick Marshall led with 18 points as coach Ken Kimberlin’s squad secured a second straight sectional crown and prepared for the next round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sigournay
Washington High School
Dick Marshall
Mediapolis Bulldogs
Winfield
Ken Kimberlin
Iowa City
Thie
Frank Dea
Bulldogs
Marshall
Hutchcroft
Burbam
Mediapolis
Herb Anderson
Hugo Thie
Murkham
Demons
Lewis
Hatchcroft
Ario Barham
Burham
Nelson
Demons Set For Fairfield District Clash This Week
Fairfield hosts district action with Class A teams split from Class B and a Thursday 8 40 p m game pitting Sigourney against Washington. The schedule lists around seven games culminating in a district final Saturday night. Washington beat Mediapolis 34 to 27 to reach the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Allerton
Centerville
Fort Madison
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Sigourney
Washington
Ft. Madison
Sigourney-Washington
Wellman
Muscatine
Maquoketa
Burlington
Mt Pleasant
Keokuk
Wayland Downs Letts In Class B Final Clash
Wilber Graber spearheaded Wayland’s rally to defeat Letts High 36 to 30 in the Class B final at Winfield. Sophomore Dick Paine kept Letts ahead before Dan Eicher tied the game and Wayland surged late for the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Graber
Winfield
Wayland
Dick Paine
Wournsey
Letts
Dan Eicher
Godergren
Bieher
Peattman
Wetee Peeve
Cherries
Dawson
Ae Dickinson
Wayland Wins Narrowly as Letts Struggles Against Dutch
Wayland to a 36 31 victory over Letts as the Dutch rely on big man Dan Richer to pull away. The contest features physical play and rebounding battles with Letts clinging to hope late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Letts
Dan Richer
Gold Medal basketball tourney draws 24 teams
Twenty four teams entered the annual Gold Medal basketball meet to start Wednesday at the YMCA gym. Entries close at 7:30 tonight and if more join it could require eight evenings of games. Pairings will be set tonight as the start date moved up from Thursday. Season tickets are $1. single admission is 25 cents adults and 10 cents children.
University of Oklahoma Plans Indian Language Course
The University of Oklahoma at Norman intends to offer a course in Indian languages, reportedly the first university in the world to include such a language in its curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oklahoma At
Norman
Miss Arington to be laid to rest Tuesday
Miss Fredonia Ahmeda Arington age 67 dies after flu at her home in Columbus Junction. Born January 12 1873 in Fredonia she is survived by a brother J B Arrington and sister Elizabeth Owens of Wapello. Funeral two o clock Tuesday at J C Richie Funeral Home with Rev Yo A Bloomquist officiating. Fredonia Cemetery in charge. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Fredonia Ahmeda Arington
Fredonia
Here
James Madison
Sarah Jane Pummel Arington
J. B Arrington
Elizabeth Owens
Wapello
J. C. Richie
Yo A. Bloomquist
Methodist Church
Miss Arington
Iowa River
Alimeda
Arington
Ballots Return for Iowa All-State High School Team
Des Moines reports ballots from nearly 2,000 coaches officials and sports writers are still being returned to form the 1940 all-state basketball teams. Eight positions per unit will be filled by three forwards three guards and two centers with selections set for March 17 in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
IDPA
The
Journal
Iowa Daily Press Association
Iowa
Iowa City
Local residents mark 25th wedding anniversary in Van Meter
Mr and Mrs Stewart hosted a dinner at RE W Stewarts in Van Meter to honor their 25th wedding anniversary. Guests included Eloise Stewart Carol Warford and C J McCahill with Rachael Benedict of Casey planning an extended stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stewart
Eloise
van Meter
Carol Warford
Panora
C. J. McCahill
Des Moines
Rachael Benedict
Stewart
Casey
RE. W
Leap Year Party Enjoyed by Local Girls at Kalona Rink
Members of the Methodist Sun day school high school girls class entertained at a Leap Year party Friday evening with Miss Mary Westphal in charge. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Simpson Leo Hoover Cecil Goodwin Wendall Baker and Frances Sartor. Twenty participated and traveled by car to the Kalona skating rink for an evening of fun and exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Mary Westphal
Miss Westphal
Harry Simpson
Leo Hoover
Cecil Godwin
Wendall Baker
Frances Sartor
Kalona
Stewart PTA Plans Special Evening Meeting
The Stewart school PTA schedules a 7 30 Wednesday evening gathering at the school. Men are invited with women for talks by George Fields principal and Rev Carl Klein on schools and churches influence in the community. Sixth grade students will demonstrate class work and refreshments are provided by Mrs Rah Moothart and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart School
George Fields
Carl Klein
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Stewart
Rah Moothart
Society Surprises Mrs Griffith at Surprise Party
Alma Hearne Holland missionary society members hosted a surprise party for Mrs. John H. Griffith at 802 South Iowa Avenue Friday evening. The gathering was social with a farewell gift presented to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
John H. Griffith
South Iowa Avenue
Many Move to Pilotsburg Farms
Moves to new homes dominate Pilotsburg area as families including Shalla Maas Krantz and Fisher relocate to farms east of Richmond Riverside and adjoining properties. Community notes report Bible study, visits, and ongoing illness but improving health among residents.
Announcements for Knights of Pythias Page Work At Meeting
Notice states K of P members will be given in rank of page at the meeting Monday evening. A large attendance is desired. George Hakes and Gi Gibats listed as organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hakes
Gi Bats
Social Calendar Highlights Community Meetings and Receptions
Notices list events for the week across Lincoln area clubs and churches. Included are Rainbow Girls, D of V, Masonic activities, Ladies Aid, Presbyterian groups, PTA, and social clubs with times and locations such as West Main Street, GAR hall, and Stewart School. Various meetings note date changes and potluck or luncheon specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
T.T.T. Business Assn
Riehara Johnston
West Main Street
Presbyterian Church
D.A.R
Registered Nurses Society
Aee Nurses Home Wandcraft
Plena
J. W. Chandler
North Fourth Avenue
Joe Maxwell
Stewart School
Presbyterian Missionsionary Society
Atchison
B. H. VanMeter
Initiation of Mrs Swift and Club Member Honored by Eastern Star
Fifteen Past Matrons of the Eastern Star hosted a Saturday potluck at the Masonic Temple to honor Mrs Marguerite Swift the club’s new member Initiatory rites occurred in the chapter room followed by social time and card games in the dining room Mrs Mildred Kennedy and Mrs Pearl Kennedy led the after dinner entertainment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Marguerite Swift
Mildred Kennedy
Pearl Kennedy
Swift
Farewell Party for Tobin and Aubrecht Families
Riverside March 2 a farewell party was held at the Aubrecht home for Mr. and Mrs. R E K Tobin and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Aubrecht. Guests played progressive euchre with high scores to Mrs. Sherman Fox and Sylvester Sharpe and consolation to Mrs. Ardell Geret and Jess Ginserich. Linens were given as a neighborhood keepsake. The Tobins plan to move to acreage near Oakdale sanitarium and the Albrechts to a farm near Tiffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Mar
R. EK. Tobin
Lloyd Albrecht
Albrecht
Sherman Fox
Sylvester Sharpe
Ardell Geret
Jess Ginserich
Tobin
Aubrecht
Mrs. Tobin
Oakdale Sanitarium
Iowa City
Mrs Albrecht
Tiffin
Kephart Family Surprised at 59th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
Mr and Mrs A E Kephart were honored at a surprise dinner planned by their children and grandchildren to mark their 59th wedding anniversary on March 3. Family members present included Hoy Kephart Homer Kephart Naomi Kephart Fred Kephart Mile Stout and others. one daughter Cloyee Benson was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Kephart
Cloyee Benson
Rock Island
Hoy Kephart
Homer Kephart
Naomi Kephart
Fred Kephart
Mile
Stout
Many Happy Returns Observed Across Tyrone Area
Tyrone community residents Tom Randall Alice Harvey A hk Atchison Charles Kelly Martha Turnipseed Mrs M L Har bison and Russell Eberly mark birthdays today. Charles Burroughs Anderson of New York City greets birthday wishes. Virginia Eckels Roland Ranold Helen Mae Ross Ireta Smith Anna Rogers send thanks. Several wedding anniversaries are listed for March 4 including R B Palmer 20th Wes Sojka Ed Prebyl 16th Loren Hazen 44th Orville Griges anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Randall
Alice Harvey
A. Hk. Atchison
Charles Kelly
Martha Turnipseed
M. L. Harbison
Russell Eberly
Tyrone
Charles Burroughs Anderson
New York City
A. Anderson
Virginia Eckels
Westminster
Roland Ratenold
Ainsworth
Helen Mae Ross
Leslie Ross
Ireta Smith
New Haven
Anna Rogers
Pilotburg
R. BK. Palmer
Wes Sojka
Riverside
Ed Prebyl
Loren Hazen
Washington
Orville Griges
World War II Debt Moratorium for Drafted Soldiers
A wartime moratorium suspends debts of men drafted into military service for the duration of their service. The rule shields those serving from creditors while they fulfill their duty. The policy aims to ease financial burden during enlistment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. F. Ita
Burlington H. S
Sorden Music Store
Wolf Floral CO
Reister Bros
Homer Edward Patterson
At Plain
Mary DeWees Washington
Frederick Smith Rock
W. J. Masson
Herbert Huber
Penney's
New Spring
Penney
Bill Young
Mgr
Wapvelia
Bobby Lowe
Wapello Indians
Winfield Wolves
Lyle Anwyl
Mediapolig
Little Six
Fort Madison Bloodhounds
Fairfield Trojans
Ottumwa Bulldogs
Ile Demons
Hulldogs
Arlo Burham
Maurice Throstle
Peter Ilatchcroft
Bob Lewis
Hob Lowe
Demong
Milford Nelson
Prank Dea
Trall
Hugo
State High School Athletic Board
Humeston
Martinsburg
Melrose
Montrose
Packwood
Pulaski
Port
Mars Hall
Lowe
Shepherd
Vacha
Dea
Uv Voorhees
Kiesey
Yotals
Anderson
Herb
Throstle
Hal Anderson
Peterson
Wece
It Nelson
Ve Lewis
den Voorhees
Harold Anderson
Bob Fitake
Davenport
Stephen Mills
Cedar Rapids
W.L. Ave. Ross Motors
Siu Tucker Chev
Sitter Auto Parts
Old Timers
Mangold Garage
Bears Wildcats
Armours Lions
Stewart-Crone
Smart-Parrish
Carl Martin
Ed Sorrett
Chick Crone
Lea Holland
Bill Sitler
Cc. Crone
Chick Neill
A Walker
Alvin Walker
Lee Holland
A. Walker
Ed Sorrell
Ran
Bill Sidler
Hap Monroe
Jim Stewart
M. McAvoy
G. L. Litte
Ss L. Holland
Sid Smith
Petes
Bob Fitzke
Richie Funer
MED
Arber Town
R. H. Walker
Peoria
Charles Benz
East Washington Street
Fred L. Moore
Rochester, Minn
Jean
Rochester Public School
W. J. Shannon
Madrid
AH. J. Rees
Lester Jones
Cedar Rapides
Jones
Johnson and Linn
Central Life Insurances Company
Lafe Cemepony
Eugene Holcomb
Washington Country Club
Ames
Glenn Bstread
Walton Country Club
Viva Gene Holcomb
Newton
C. Vv. Crull
Stewart P Tla
J. H. Griffith
Pilotburg Farms
Frank Stransky
George Shalla
Richmond
Allison Maas
Earnest Krantz
Dave Stump
Maas
Howard Fisher
Dave Benson
Cedas Center
Fisher
Lester Leepers
Charlie Sechulty
Wayne Fisher
Lizsa Timmons
Carl D. Anderson
Wilton Maas
Bud Nickle
Lester Leeper
Little Terry
YeOraay
Eva Denny
School of Instruction
Nellie Dodder
St. Paul's Ladies Aid Society
Delta Alpha Clase
M.E. Church
Wo Ik. Sisk
W. Jefferson St. HJ
Joe Knotek
C.C.C
West Chester
Ernie Temple
Ethel Sherman
Hilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Greg Pw
Schen
Francis Cortom
Ross Woolsey
Harry Dye
Mrs. Swift
Mrs. Kephart
Bath
Terman
Southern Utilities
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