Local Notes Include Appointments and Births Across Town
West Chester couple learns their son, Lt. Sgt. Bruce D. Gardner, now at Edgewood Arsenal Maryland. Arnold B. Carr listed at APO 9611 B San Francisco. Washington county boosts surgical dressings to 75000, up 14000. Robins migrate north to Iowa seeking warmth. Lt. and Mrs. William G. Cox visit awaiting orders from San Diego. Pvt. Bruce Richardson moves to Fort Meade Maryland. Marine Staff Sergeant Hal Williams on ten day furlough from Yorktown. Evelyn Van Zanty unable to travel. Esther Wolfe directs Victory musical at James Millikin University Decatur with 30 chorus girls. Earl Lowe and wife welcome a son weighing 6 lbs 3.75 oz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Williams
Marine Corps
Yorktown
Bert A. Williams
Evelyn van Zanty
Washington
Demons Defeat Keota in Class A First Round Showdown
Washington high school defeated Keota 44 to 32 in the Class A sectional at Sigourney. The Demons led early and capitalized on Keota fouls as Brown and Freshwaters were limited by the defense and referee Goode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Keota
Sigourney
Keokuk County
Washington
Demons Oy
Goode
Bloomfield
Brown
Wayne Marshall
Lyle Box
Charles Crull
Bob Bostwick
Bob Boileau
Paul Maxwell
Bob Bastwick
Demons
Freshwaters
Keota Boys
John Harp
Keotans
Crull
Marshall
Bostwick
Morwell
Piwnsunen
Dowemmnans Se
Bougar
Kcsuudess
VERE
Wwinittaker
Wes Wee
Crawfordsville
Wayland
Mt. Pleasant
Pleasant Lawn
Ainsworth
Richland
Kinross
Martinsburg
Keswick
Little
Muscatine
West Liberty
Tipton
Ottumwa
Eldon
Burlington
Ft. Madison
Hospital Discharges and Surgeries Reported
At the hospital Mrs. Victor Blattner of route one was discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Virgil Warll of 924 East fourth street and Marilyn Horst of Crawfordsville had appendectomies this morning. Edward Harriott of 426 East Madison street underwent a tonillectomy this morning. Mrs. James K. Zeck of 417 East Main street was discharged this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Blattner
Route One
Virgil Warll
East Fourth Street
Marilyn Horst
Crawfordsville
Edward Harriott
East
Madison Street
James K. Zeck
East Main Street
Silo Walls Report on Construction Standards
A brief item notes that silo walls must be tight and smooth, reflecting construction standards. The report emphasizes the need for uniform interior surfaces to ensure structural integrity and proper sealing against moisture.
Turkey Asking Allies for Tanks and Bases
Informants say Turkey seeks tanks for a future offensive rather than a purely defensive push if she enters World War II. Britain presses for Turkish bases for RAF operations, an arrangement Turkey sees as improper ally conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
RAF
Sixth Grade Hoop Game Postponed. Teams To Reschedule
Sixth grade teams from Stewart and Lincoln schools were to play yesterday afternoon but the game was not held and will likely be staged next week. Coach Eugene McCormick leads both Stewart Lincoln squads. The Washington junior high team under McCormick lost 20 to 10 to Crawfordsville junior high, with Earls Zook scoring for Washington and Monson McArtor delivering three Crawfordsville baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Lincoln
Eugene McCormick
Washington
Mr. McCormick
Crawfordsville
Earls
Zook
Monson
McArtor
Local Families Attend Funeral and Move Notices
Mrs Victor Westphal and son Bill of Vinton visit the John Westphal sr home while relatives from Independence join. Funeral attendees for Murray Conger include Frank Malin Montrose Colo and several Grosscups. Lyle Brinton family to move to 502 East Madison. W D Booth relocates to 416 South Merion. Neuhart family purchases Bell home across street. Dick Ross released from navy hospital to new address in Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Westphal
Bill
Vinton
John Westphal, Sr
Richard Johnston
Julie
Independence
Lyle Brinton
Booth
East
Madison Street
North Seventh Avenue
W. D. Booth
Nast
South Merion Avenue
Fred Neuhart
Neuharts
Donald C. Bell
Families Make Spring Moves in Walnut District
In Walnut on March 3 families relocate within the community. Sylvester Mineart moves into the Cave residence. Alvin Hesseltine and family take the Dunbar farm. Clayton Worley and family depart for Columbus Junction. News includes social calls, service members’ updates Verle in California Bob in the South Pacific, and a potluck for Worley’s moving farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Nelson
Walnut
Waliant
Sylvester Mineart
George Cave
Oakdale
Alvin Hesseltine End
Glenn Dunbar
Rubio
Clayton Worley
Columbus Junction
J. H. Nelson
Chas. MekKay
Lyle Wilson
John Kurtz
Clyde Nicola
Sam Warren, Jr
Verle
California
Bob
South Pacific
Dale Norton
Dale
Idaho
A. C. Nicola
Cotter
Home Economics club style show at high school auditorium
The Home Economics club staged a four scene style review directed by Margaret Kirchner with participants from Homemaking I II III. Dorothy Darnell announced, Lena Davidson chaired, and Ruth Michels provided marimba solos while Bev erly Brown and Sara Lu Miller sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kirchner
Dorothy Darnell
Lena Davidson
Chaiman
Ruth Michels
Beverly Brown
Sara Lu Miller
Ruth Holcomb
Alice Walker
Janet Martin
Joye Write
Lorene Booth
Helen Schwartz
Mary Ellen Randall
Jean Slickers
Pearl Amlong
Elizabeth Longeer
Jo- Ann Ross
Hileen Franzen
Miss Michels
Dorothy Buwer
Donnabelle Kephart
Dorothy Putman
Darlene Young
Darlene Stover
Marie Swartzendruber
Joan Fields
Clara Ann Falk
JoAnn Ross
Donna Wylie
Barbara Peiffer
Women's Council Adds to Treasury
The March meeting of the Women’s Council of the Church of Christ met in the church social rooms with 25 members present. Devotions were led by Mrs. Ivan Riess and others. the treasury rose by $25.81 from the traveling basket and dinner, and a bazaar was planned for April 8 at Washington Cleaners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Council of the Church of Christ
Ivan Riess
Roy Randal
E. A. Ritz
Clarence Goocwin
William Putman
Frank Gobble
World Call
Harry Watkins
Leslie Beenblossom
Treasury
Glenn RB. Holden
Washington Cleaners
Bill Crayne
Charles Doran
Sanders
Ed Mayhew
Walter Wheatley
St. Matrick’s
Ration Dates and Coupon Values for Truck Tires and Gasoline
The notice outlines ration periods for Class A through E tire inspections and bulk coupons, plus commercial vehicle rules. It lists coupon validities from March to September and requires owners to record their license numbers on all gasoline coupons to prevent black market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marck
Move to Bloomfield Farm In Contests and Visiting
Carl Nelson aided Luthe Crom Move Tuesday to a farm near Bloomfield amid ongoing contests and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Nelson
Luthe Crom
Bloomfield
St Pauls Woman's Guild Holds All Day Quilting Meeting
The St Pauls Woman's Guild met at the church for an all day quilting session with thirteen members four children and one guest Mrs Kate Schmidt present. They planned bake sale donations Easter greetings to service members and a $5 Red Cross gift. A follow up meeting is scheduled for March 15 with hostesses Mrs Alta Guenther and Mrs Edna Wilson serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Woman's Guild
Kate Schmidt
Red Cross
Eyes and Ears Discord in Sensory Tests
The Better Vision Institute reports experiments showing visual and auditory signals do not synchronise. Subjects watched a rapidly revolving dial hand while a bell rang and most misjudged the timing, reporting the hand position earlier or later than the bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Vision Institute
Feeding guidelines for dairy cows on silage
When cows are fed liberally on silage they should receive at least 10 pounds of legume hay per day and a grain mixture with 16 to 18 percent digestible protein based on production.
Ration Stamp Changes Announced for February 27
The notice outlines new value shifts in War Book IV stamps and tokens. Blue stamps will be worth ten points each for green and blue processed foods. Red tokens will be issued in change for brown and red meat stamps. Coupon 18 Book 1 and Airplane Stamp Book 3 are valid indefinitely.
Local OES Chapter Honors Grand Officers Dinner Ceremonies
Elsie Evans worthy grand matron of the Order of Eastern Star and other grand officers were honored at a Washington chapter event at the Masonic temple. About 60 attended the 6:30 dinner. 180 members and visitors joined the 8 o'clock meeting with initiation of three candidates.
Valley Ladies Aid All Day Meeting Recaps Quilting
The Valley Ladies Aid held an all day meeting with Mrs. Francis Feltz. Eleven members and six visitors attended as roll call covered housecleaning tips. Rev. Milo Phillips led a devotional. President Mrs. Homer Mayer presided over the business meeting. a $10 Red Cross donation was approved. One new member joined. The day centered on quilting. next gathering with Myrtle Frank in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Francis Feltz
Milo Phillips
Homer Mayer
Red Cross
Myrtle Frank
Neighborhood Coffee Club Holds Yesterday Afternoon
Mrs Richard Pratt hosted a Neighborhood Coffee club gathering at her home with games and refreshments. Neighbors included Mrs Ernest Smith Mrs R G Wessler Mrs Tom Carson and sons Jack and Bill Mrs Bryan Coakley Mrs Lou Pratt Mrs Leslie Glick and Vilyl Mrs Orville Unwicker and Bob Mrs Floyd Murdock Mrs Lloyd Evans and Mrs L T M Harding. The next meeting is planned for March 17 with Mrs Homer Godwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Pratt
Ernest Smith
R. G. Wessler
Tom Carson
Jack and
Bill
Bryan Coakley
Lou Pratt
Leslie Glick and
Vilyl
Orville Unwicker
Bob
Floyd Murdock
Lloyd Evans
L. ™. Harding
Homer Godwin
Breakfast Honors Officers of O E S
Grand officers of the Order of Eastern Star were honored at a 9 30 breakfast hosted by Mrs H M Dodder and Mrs Howard McBride at the former's home A two course meal featured japonica branches on the table Attending were Mrs Elsie Evans Emerson worthy grand matron Helen Bower Harper district instructor Wanda Thayer Oskaloosa grand Esther Thelda Felton Indianola grand chaplain Myrtle Wiley Carlan Oskaloosa past grand matron Mrs Charlotte McBroom Des Moines wife of the grand patron Mrs Ernest Salladay worthy matron of the Washington chapter Mrs T A Flenner junior past worthy matron who served as acting associate matron From Washington the grand officers traveled to Keota for further duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.E.S
Harvey Meek
Ainsworth
Keota
Lone Tree
Columbus Junction
Wayland
Thornburg
Ottumwa
Winfield
Milo Sorden
Wanda Thayer
Grand Esther
Thelda Felton
Myrtle Wiley Carlan
Charlotte McBroom
Arthur Swift
John Cunningham
Paul Snakenberg
Order of Eastern Star
H. M. Dodder
Howard McBride
Elsie Evans
Emerson
Helen Bower
Harper
Oskaloosa
Esther
Indianola
Des Moines
Ernest Salladay
Washington
T. A. Flenner
Study Group Meets With Mrs H Dodder
The Emma C Anderson Mission Study group met yesterday afternoon with Mrs H M Dodder presiding and Mrs Fred Mauthe leading. Mrs T R Benn led devotional using Psalm 31. The program drew from Outlook and Methodist Woman. Mrs E Mehner spoke on The Chinese Want Christianity and Mrs Ira Rathmel on The Church of our Nation in New York City. Mrs T I Barker presented Life in an Internment Camp in Shanghai China under Japanese Rule. Mrs T L Brookhart covered Race Relation Problem with quotes from Gov Dewey about eliminating racial hatred and notes on the Christian church of Japan. She discussed two theological seminaries and continued schools under difficulties and urged writing Washington leaders for peace. Several letters were sent and replies received. At close, Mrs Dodder read a letter from her son Daryl at a navy air base in Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C
Anderson
H. M. Dodder
Fred Mauthe
T. R. Benn
Outlook
E. &. Mehner
W.S.C.S
Burlington
Ira Rathmel
Church of Our Nation
New York City
T. I. Barker
Shanghai
China
T. L. Brookhart
Gov. Dewey
Christian Church of Japan
Washington, D.C
Birthday Celebrations At Journal Office And Community
Stella Palmer bookkeeper at the Journal office treated coworkers to chocolate cake yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Orville Griggs celebrate a wedding anniversary today. Two Washington county couples Mr and Mrs Wes Sojka and Mr and Mrs Ed Prebyl mark 20th anniversaries. R B Palmer recalls 27th anniversary. Virginia Eckels a Coe college student. Names from Cedar Rapids Tyrone and Ainsworth noted among birthday celebrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Palmer
Journal Office
Washington County
Wes Sojka
Ed Prebyl
Virginia Eckels
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Martha ‘Surnipseed Lowe
Charles Kelley
A. E. Atchison
Ireta Smith
Roland Rabenold
Ainsworth
Tom Randall
M. L. Hiarbison
Russell Eberle
Tyrone
Birthday greetings to Pilotburg residents in local note
Public notices honor Mrs Anna Rogers of Pilotburg and Mrs R D Page a member of the Journal Three Quarter Century club who is turning 78 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Rogers
Pilotburg
R. D. Page
Journal
Helen Mae Ross 14th Birthday Celebrated
Helen Mae Ross marks her 14th birthday with family wishes from her parents Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Mae Ross
Mrs
Leslie Ross
Two Children Remembered In Farragut and Washington
Billy Knauss, son of S 2/C Arlis Knauss of Farragut Idaho, and Mrs. Knauss, is to be two years old tomorrow. Connie Rae Welch, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Welch, also turns two tomorrow in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Knauss
Arlis Knauss
Farragut
Idaho
Knauss
Washington
Connie Rae Welch
Raymond Welch
Birthday Greetings For Local Children Tomorrow
Eddie Gray son of Mr and Mrs Clive Gray of the Bethel community will be 11 tomorrow and Wayne Shalla son of Mr and Mrs George Shalla of Pilotburg two years younger. Mrs Roy Crossett W J Boyd Mrs Winnie Belter formerly lived here Claude Randall Joseph Schantz Bobbie R Murlock and Mrs R H Malin will accept birthday congratulations tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Gray
Clive Gray
Bethel
Wayne Shalla
George Shalla
Pilotburg
Roy Crossett
W. J. Boyd
Winnie Belter
Claude Randall
Joseph Schantz
Bobbie R. Murlock
R. H. Malin
Birthday Observed for Wheelan and Swift Sisters
Two sisters, Mrs. John Wheelan and Catherine Swift, celebrate their birthdays today in a moment of family cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wheelan
Catherine Swift
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Meets at Church
Eighteen members of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society attended the general meeting yesterday afternoon at the church. Mrs. Orville Elder, vice president, conducted the business meeting when several reports were presented. During the serving hour, Mrs. Charles Wiley and Mrs. Fred J. Longer served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Orville Elder
Charles Wiley
Fred J. Longer
Social calendar events and meetings listed
Community clubs and organizations schedule gatherings across afternoons and evenings. Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Daughter of Union Veterans TSU Piicehallen Legion Music department Literature department and other groups meet at churches, homes, and lodges with notices of changed meeting places and hosts such as Mrs. Wendland and Mrs. Hare Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Oneos Eae
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temp
Union
TSU Piiccehallen Legion
Richard Johnse
Hugh Halsaries
Marjorie Thompson
Rebekah Lodge Meets with Plans for Benefit Dance
At the regular LO OF meeting Mrs. Paul Harve grand led the session. A benefit dance was announced for March 17 by the ways and means committee including Mr. and Mrs. Harve and Mrs Milo Planehe Robertson Catherine Kieses Morgan Mildred Mary Doyle Jarrard attended. A social followed with refreshments served in the dining room and a committee to the fifty present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bekah Lodge
Lo.o.f
Paul Harve Grand
Ways and Means Tee
Harver
Milo
Planehe Robertson
Zorburg
Catherine Kieses Morgan
Mildred Mary Doyle Jarrard
O. E. Sisk
Courtee
Disabled Veterans Aid by Weaving Items Drive
A Washington Daughters of American Action drive collects yarn thread and fabric scraps to send a care box to a hospital for disabled veterans. Mrs Paul Snakenberg asks members to donate items and bring the box to the meeting, with emphasis on threads and materials for weaving and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eland
Bers
Washington
Daughters of American Action
Paul Snakenberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf’s Flower
Locail News
Roy Gardner
West Chester
Bruce D. Gardner
Chemical Warfare
Camp Sibert
Ala
Edgewood Arsenal
Arnold B. Carr
San Francisco
Calif
Iowa
A. E. Baldrige
William G. Cox
East Coast
J. W. Cox
San Diego
Cox
Pvt
Bruce Richardson
Camp Fannin
Texas
Fort George G. Meade
Maryland
Dick Richardson
Esther Wolfe
James Millikin University
Decatur St
Decatur
Nu Chapter
Sigma Alpha Iota
Earl Lowe
Dennis Lynch
Florsheim
Peper
Murray Conger
T'rank Malin
Montrose
Colo
Cleates Grosscup
Kimbalton
Darrel Grosscup
Fred Grosscup
Carrie Bailey
W. Little
Sam Griffith
Fairfeld
Will Ross
Rob
Ann Ross
Dick Ross
Navy Hospital
R. L. Ross
Navy Pier
Chicago
Ill
Patricia Flynn
Mary Stevens
Donna Crone
Katherine Doran
Charlotte Little
Gertrude Boomershine
Betty Prebyl
Barbara Godwin
Patricia Brower
Patricia Stewart
Beatrice Bartholow
Phylis McKoenen
Ruth Miller
Charlotte Whitlow
Carla Guther
Betty Nelson
Jane Turner
Ruth Jugenheimer
Janet Sweet
Patricia Weldin
Alice
Women’s Council
Woman’s Guild
Gotty
Department Store
Masonic Temple
Temple
Belle’ Rice
Helen 3Ouwer
Valley Ladies Aid
Orville Griggs
R. B. Palmer
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Meets
Women's Missionary League
Immanuel Lutheran Chur
E. H. Wendland
D.A.R
Hare P. Wilson
St. James
T.A
Sade Benson
Sakae
Sam
Ed Tesoqny
Sunshine Community Club
Ernoon
Grace Hill Community Co-operative
Rebekah
Little’s Furniture
Jackson
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