Local Iowa City Visitors Gather for W. E. Wasson Home
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson of Iowa City plan an evening visit with Mrs. Thompson’s mother Mrs. Jerry Jenneke in Washington. Des Moines and Davenport residents also travel for Harvey relatives gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Thompson
Iowa City
Mr. Thompson
Jerry Jenneke
St. Paul, Minn
W. E. Wasson
Riley Provance
Des Moines
Harriet Harvey
Davenport
Harvey
Hospital Births and Admits Listing Local Families
Births yesterday include a son to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hunt of Brighton at 7 25 am a son to Mr and Mrs Ardel Pieper of Kalona at 4 00 pm a son to Mr and Mrs Bernard Thoman of Riverside at 2 20 pm Admitted yesterday Ruth Chance route 2 medical Today Mrs Sherman Haifley of Brighton medical Yesterday Lyle Walton West Chester Mrs Clark Talbot 717 S 2nd and daughter Mrs LeRoy Conrad Crawfordsville Today Mrs Walter Johnson 702 S Avenue B Mrs Donald Bell and son Columbus Junction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd D. Hunt
Brighton
Ardel Pieper
Kalona
Bernard Thoman
Riverside
Ruth Chance
Route 2
Medical
Sherman Haifley
Lyle Walton
West Chester
Clark Talbot
S. 2Nd
LeRoy Conrad
Crawfordsville
Walter Johnson
S. Avenue B
Donald Bell
Columbus Junction
Highland Center District Honors Krotz Family at Pot Luck
The Highland Center school district held a pot luck dinner at the school house honoring Mr. and Mrs. John Krotz and family who are moving to a farm near Fast Prairie. Several attendees could not come due to bad roads. many local residents were mentioned visiting relatives and hosting gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Center
John Krotz
Krotz
Fast Prairie School
Highland Township
Eugene Steele
Herbert Campbell
Lee Conry
Eldon
Battlecreek
Iowa
Conry
Milford McCreedy
Fred Klopfenstein
Edward Endicott
Lyndicotts
Melvin, Soukup and Sons
George Havel
John Frame
Eriie
Floyd Martin
Frame
Lloyd Edwards
Edward
Plans for Track Workouts At Washington High
Fifty boys answered Coach Rob Weber's call for track team prospects at Friday’s first meeting in the high school gym. He aims to form a nucleus from experienced trackmen and include football hopefuls for fall practice. Indoor workouts will continue until weather improves, then move to Casefield for the Little Six meet in Iowa City on April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Weber
Weber
Washington
Wayne Brock
Jack Zook
Bob Redlinger
Bob Kleese
Andy Hauter
Casefield
Iowa City
Knights Templar School of Instruction at Ottumwa
A Knights Templar meeting held in Ottumwa Friday brought members and wives from Albia Fairfield Centerville Oska loosa Ottumwa and Washington. Leaders included T M Jolly Os kaloosa Russell Goodin Washington and J J Pelmelder Ottumwa. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Ray Cox Mr and Mrs Tom Carris Mr and Mrs Vic tor Blattner Mr and Mrs Don Maxwell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Knights Templar
Ottumwa
Albia
Fairfield
Centerville
Oskaloosa
Washington
T. M. Jolly
Russell Goodin
J. J. Pelmelder
Ray Cox
Tom Carris
Victor Blattner
Don Maxwell
William Howell
Clance Rhodebeck
Merky Green
Lee Baird
Roy Sowash
Ed Squire
Billi Carson
Bill Dusenbery
Harlan Kennedy
Missionary Meeting Highlights East Africa Pakistan Focus
The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met Friday with 16 attendees. D N Anwyl chaired, devotion by Sam son, and prayers addressed India’s needs. A report on methods and changing Pakistan conditions was discussed. Nominating committee names approved. W J Masson presides. Clothing for Ezel Ky received. new shipment planning begun. Memorials committee paid tribute to Faye M Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
D. N. Anwyl
Samson
India
W. J. Masson
I. L. Colthurst
Glenn
J. A. Porter
Walter Kyle
Silas Ross
Robert Acheson
Lola Winga
Ezel
D. H. McLaughlin
Social Visits and Income Study Mentioned in Local Notes
The report lists Sunday and Saturday gatherings at multiple Washington and Packwood residences including the Murphy Krotz and McCreedy homes with named families. It notes an income-based church giving comparison showing similar contributions by low income groups and higher rates among richer households, with over ten thousand dollars annually contributing less.
Ox Head Shaped Phoenician Alphabet Origin
The ox head symbol was revered by ancient Phoenicians who adapted the Egyptian ox head image as the first letter of their alphabet. The Romans later gave the letter its current form.
First Admission Charge for Harvard McGill Football 1874
The 1874 Harvard versus McGill football game marked the first admission charge for a college athletic event and the first use of goal posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
McGill
Mrs Doyle Brown Presides at Zimri Rebekah Lodge Meeting
Mrs Doyle Brown noble grand presided at the Zimri Rebekah lodge meeting held Friday evening at the Odd Fellows hall. She appointed a long refreshments committee for April including Milo Steele Raymond Kephart Frank Embree Clarence Brinning and others. Mrs L R Baker was named reporter to fill the vacancy from Ernest Miller’s resignation. The social hour included pinochle and refreshments served by Frank Longwell and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Brown
Noble Grand
Zimri Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Brown
Milo Steele
Raymond Kephart
Frank Embree
Clarence Brinning
Vera Deimerly
Orivia Dalton
Susie Hopping
Carrol Smith
Letha Peters
Dorothy
Group Sends Seeds To War Torn Lands
The St. Pauls womens Guild met at the home of Mrs Anna Landau with Mrs Raymond Landau as co hostess. Nineteen members two guests and four children attended. Devotions led by Mrs Anta Guenther and Mrs Emma Neuhart used the theme Christian Women and Spiritual Discipline in the World. Ten dollars was collected to fund seeds to be sent overseas. Refreshments followed the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Women's Guild
Anna Landau
Raymond Landau
Emma Kenneth
Martin Westen
Anta Guenther
Emma Neuhart
Pink Elephants Fly At the F H A Dance in Lincoln Gym
An Anything Goes party hosted by the F F A for high school and junior college students filled the Lincoln gym with pink elephant decor. Couples danced to a juke box while spots, photos, and scrapbooks captured the fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Gym
Ff. Tf. A
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society Elects Officers
The Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Arthur Wiley's home with Mrs. Lloyd Walker as co-hostess. Twenty one members and two guests attended. Officers for next year include Mrs. Jay Brewer president and Mrs. John Owen vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Ralph Kleese
Kenneth Peters
Robert Wiley
George Kerr
John Owen
Will McConnell
Clarence Logan
Francis McConnell
Owen
George Rudiger
Jay Brewer
Richard Pratt
Emmer Enke
Cloyce Stewart
P. L. Fenn
Arthur Wiley
Oscar Lane
Sara Pollock
Richard Stewart
Rhubarb Protects Teeth After Acid Exposure
A Cornell University nutritionist reports rhubarb oxalate shields teeth from acid erosion caused by lemon juice and similar beverages. The finding highlights the fruit as a potential dental protective agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell University
Scotland Population Rises Nearly 300000 Since 1931 Census
The population of Scotland has grown by almost 300000 since the 1931 census, reflecting sustained demographic expansion across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Social Calendar Weathers a Busy Week of Club Events
DeMolay Mother Circle meets 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple with a date change noted for the week. Various groups including White Shrine Bridge Party at 2 09 p m, Amos Chapter DeMolay 7 30 p m, Fortnightly 8 90 p m, and Vigilant Sunday School 6 30 p m potluck are listed with times and hosts. Several inputs note wear your favorite housedress and bring dish to pass. plus multiple clubs meet afternoons and evenings at churches and halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Elsie Glassburner
Nate Young
White Shrine
Amos
Order of DeMolay
C. H. Guther
Louie Maurer
Noble Grand Circle
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Ann Judson Circle
M. D. Snodgrass
Carol Walker
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Hall
Charles Murdock
W. Washington
Maude Stuart
St. Rita’s Circle
Henry Goodwin
Birthday wishes to community members and club hosts
Special congratulations go to Norman J. Schilling 89 a member of the Three Quarter Century Club Happy birthday to Virgil Witt mer Richard Johnson Howard Crozier and Karl Crossett Many returns of the day to Bob by Wells Mrs O E Schmitt Mrs David Tipton Mae Gideon and Lucille Havel Best wishes go to Floyd Blank enhorn Mrs William Lukavsks Irene White Palmer Schilling and Dorothy Mae Schaeffer Barbara Jo Benz daughter o Mr and Mrs Rex Benz of Oska loosa celebrates her birthday today as well as Wayne Lemley Bill Chilcote and Daniel Everette Hershberger Tomorrow is the birthday of John E Adams a member of the Three Quarter Century club Marilyn Rittenhouse will be eight tomorrow as will Billy Blick Janet Paula TeR Boekhorst John Burrell Cook will be six and nine respectively Congratulations to Leonard Lackey Janet Elaine Carl T W Harwood Merle Smith Mrs Bert Daniel Doris Klepfer Mrs Dave Benson and Muriel Been blossom who will celebrate tomorrow Mrs Clara Prymek Ronald Wie land Marcella Mineer Mrs Robert Crone and Lyle Brock share birthdays tomorrow with D W Harvey Florence Thomas and Cheryl Rae Cook
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jo Benz
O Mr
Rex Benz
Oskaloosa
Wayne Lemley
Bill Chilcote
Daniel Everette Hershberger
Marilyn Rittenhouse
Billy Blick
Janet Paula Ter Boekhorst
John Burrell Cook
Leonard Lackey
Janet Elaine Carl
T. W. Harwood
Merle Smith
Delbert Daniel
Doris Klepfer
Dave Benson
Muriel Beenblossom
Clara Prymek
Ronald Wieland
Marcella Mineer
Robert Crone
Lyle Brock
D. W. Harvey
Florence Thomas
Cheryl Rae Cook
Tomorrow's Wedding Anniversary Greetings
Tomorrows wedding anniversary greetings go to Mr and Mrs Wil ton Hi Webb. Janice Kay Randall, daughter of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wil
Ton Hi. Webb
Janice Kay Randall
Lincoln Bluebirds Form New Club At Meeting
The Bluebirds meet with Mrs. J. A. W. Davis Jr and form the Lincoln Bluebirds club with 13 members enrolled. Several applications for new members are already on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebirds
J. A. W. Davis, Jr
Lincoln Bluebirds
Garden Bluebirds Weave Potholders for Sale
The Garden Bluebirds met with Mrs. Lewis McFadden and have spent weeks weaving potholders. They have over 125 finished and are ready to start selling them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Bluebirds
Lewis McFadden
Bluebird group meets with sponsor and earns pins
The Merry Working Bluebirds met with sponsor Mrs Raburn Lavis this week. Mrs Artemus Brown led activities with games songs and folk dances. The group earned funds by selling peanuts to buy new Bluebird pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Working Bluebirds
Raburn Lavis
Artemus Brown
Bluebirds accompany Campfire Girls to Lacour service
Thirty two Bluebirds joined the Campfire girls Thursday evening for the Lacour services at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebirds
Methodist Church
Missionary couple to French Cameroons Africa
Mrs. J E Lemmon spoke at the Women's Service Guild about the Presbyterian church support for Robe rt and Martha Pierce stationed in French Cameroons Africa. She described their pre mission training and field work with a map and drum illustrating local signaling. A brass neck collar from a converted woman highlighted local pagan customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Service Guild
J. E. Lemmon
Presbyterian Church
Robert
Martha Pierce
French Cameroons
Africa
Ella Gordon
Sam Munson
Ecclesiastics
Miss Gordon
Japan
Texas
Gene Schneider
Warren Stewart
J. C
Randall Couple Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C G Randall mark their first year of marriage with family greetings and a small celebration at home.
Easter social at Merry Makers club hosts eight members
Mrs Elizabeth Young hosted the Merry Makers club on Wednesday with eight members and four guests. The afternoon featured social time and refreshments following an Easter motif. The April meeting will be at Mrs Sylvia Dill's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Young
Merry Makers Club
Sylvia Dill
Women of Japan talk draws Emma Anderson study group
The Emma Anderson study group met at Mrs. M. E. DeLashmutt’s home yesterday afternoon to hear Rev. L. Lacour speak on the Women of Japan. Mrs. F. M. Mahin led the devotionals and hostess duties. next meeting will be at Mrs. Fred Miller’s with guest Mrs. L. B. Johnson of Centerville.
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Emma €. Anderson
M. E. DeLashmutt
L. Lacour
Japan
F. M. Mahin
Fred Miller
L. B. Johnson
Centerville
Krause Couple to Celebrate Golden Anniversary at Keota Home
Mr and Mrs John Krause of Ainsworth mark their fifty years of marriage with a Sunday dinner for close relatives at the home of their son Arthur Krause and daughter in law in Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Krause
Ainsworth
Arthur Krause
Keota
Couple Waggoners Celebrate Marriage After Charivari
A group visited the Waggoners Friday night for a charivari and social time. Refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs Bill Waggoner were married last Saturday.
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Bill Waggoner
Welsh concert draws 500 at Hebron Church Chicago
Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones and sister Miss Williams return from a week in Chicago visiting Rev T B White in Forreston and friends in Racine and Milwaukee. They attend St Davids Day concert at Hebron Church Chicago featuring contralto Margaret Tann Williams with Prof R E Williams as accompanist.
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Ernest Jones
Carris and Mrs Dorothy Kokesh Host Refreshments for $1 Members
Carris and Mrs Dorothy Kokesh provided refreshments to the one dollar members present, serving in a small community gathering.
Speed of Rhinoceros Reaches 45 Miles Per Hour
A rhinoceros can attain speeds up to 45 miles per hour despite its large size. The striking animal uses its muscular build and powerful legs to move quickly when pursuing or fleeing.
Greene Goble Wed In Double Ring Rite
Announcement of marriage between Maxine Greene daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Greene Columbus Junction and Edward Goble son of Mr and Mrs George Goble Columbus Junction. They wed 2 30 pm Saturday at DeWitt Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Maxine Greene
Howard Greene
Edward Goble
George Goble
DeWitt
Dwight Webster
Bill Greene
Brendel and Alton Marriage Announced in Burlington
Beverly Brendel daughter of Mrs. Floyd Dean Columbus Junction and Robert D. Alton of New London wed Monday at the Oak street Baptist church parsonage in Burlington. Rev A R Bernadt officiated with attendants Muriel Kistler and Charles Walter. The bride, a Columbus High School graduate from 1947, has taught in Indian Creek rural school. Alton, a lineman for the Iowa Illinois Telephone Co, will become an accountant for the same firm in New London where they will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Mar
Beverly Brendel
Floyd Dean
Robert D. Alton
New London
Oak Street Baptist Church
Burlington
A. R. Bernadt
Muriel Kistler
Charles Walter
Columbus High School
Indian Creek
Alton
Iowa-Illinois Telephone Company
Cyrus Chapter 18 Royal Arch Masons Meet March 10
Cyrus Chapter No 18 Royal Arch Masons announces a social gathering for members and wives on March 10. Dinner starts at 6 30 p m with a program to follow, Grand High Priest Lloyd Rime of Ottumwa will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus
Royal Arch Masons
Lloyd Rime
Ottumwa
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Wulf
Chicago Tribune
Tom Duncan
Elmer Micheal
Grace Tilden
Letha Ashby
Wellman
Frank Klein
Food City
Wallace Bash
Iowa Holstein’s Breeders’ Association
Ernest M Wright
Mr. Bash
Chet Haight
Winfield
Osincup Drug
Geraldine Bartow
F. FE. Bartow
South
Marion Avenue
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Rossum
Robert Bell
M. B. Bell
South Fourth Avenue
Terry Mathers
K. A. Mathers
Haskins
Iowa State College
Engineering
Terry
Agriculture
Highland Center Dist
Eula Mae Coon
Sandra
Johnny Weber
Jimmy Soukup
Robert Veggy
Frank Lemley
Will
Linda Campbell
Stanley McCreedy
Phyllis Hinkle
Melvin Sothup
Samuel Murphy
Cotter
Spalding & Wilson
Ffee Cheues
Washington Golf & Country Club
Knights Templar
William Murphy
Charles Chalupa
Joe W. Krotz
Manford Kilgore
Carrie Rabenold
Burke McCreedy
Alex McCreedy
Duane McCreedy
Packwood
113Th Cavalry
Chamberlin Bros
Sport Shop
Mrs. Doyle Brown
Don Lambert
J. C. Odette
Casey
Ruth Nichol
Will Shalla
Howard Hoyle
C. W. McLaughlin
Maude MccCreedy
Earl Booth
Just Us
Norman J. Schilling
Three Quarter Century Club
Virgil Wittmer
Richard Johnson
Howard Crozier
Karl Crossett
Bobby Wells
O. E. Schmitt
David Tipton
Mae Gideon
Lucille Havel
Floyd Blankenhorn
William Lukavsk
Irene White
Palmer Schilling
Dorothy Mae Schaeffer
John E. Adams
Bluebird
Mrs. J. Lemmon
C. G. Randall
Merry Makers
Charivari Held
Mr. Goble
Ainsworth High School
Armed Forces
Ainswordth
B. Brendel R. Alton
Thursand
Y’s
Osincup
Walgreen Drug Store
Stage Door Play Company
Pasadena
California
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