Local West Chester visitors populate Washington news
Residents from West Chester Brighton Harper Crawfords ville Wellman and others dropped by for visits and business. Moves include Braden families to 527 West Madison and Goddards relocating to Portland Oregon. A birthday cake was shared at Coffee club as three new officers were elected and a marriage license was issued to Janecek and Smith.
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Ivan Niffinegger
West Chester
Murray McCreedy
J. N. Irwin
J. Hoover
Brighton
James White
Harper
Evan Evans
Crawfordsville
Charlotte Bidwell
Wellman
J. D. Rabenold
Ainsworth
Coffee Club
Glen Elison
Burlington
City Service Company
Eberly
Cedar Rapids
Wilson Packing Company
Mr. Johnson
Ames
Agricultural Engineering
Iowa State College
Dunns welcome baby daughter at hospital
Mr and Mrs James K Dunn of Wyman welcome a daughter born last night at 6 01 weighing five pounds nine ounces. Mrs Walter Bruty and infant son Hubert Alvin will be dismissed this afternoon.
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James K. Dunn
Wyman
Walter Bruty
Hubert Alvin
Washington Demons Meet Wayland at Tourney Tonight
Washington and Wayland square off in a Class A game at Kalona at 9:30 as semi final action follows a day of sectional tournament play. Washington aims to repeat strong performances with Kiesey and Lowe leading the offense despite Voorhees illness.
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Washington
Wayland
Kalona
Brighton
Cotter
Iowa City
Richland
Lone Tree
Iowa
Washington Demons
Wellman Wildcats
Lowe
Demons
Kiesey
Wellman
W. Swartzendruber
Voorhees
Pleasant Plain
Tucker
McNarlen
Pickard
McNurren
Mourer
Oakville Boxers Win Three Of Five Bouts On Card
Oakville boxers won three of five bouts at a city hall boxing night featuring Oakville and Oskaloosa CCC fighters. Highlights included Jimmy Goss of Oakville KOing Russ Ferguson in the first round and Albert Toll losing in the second after hard exchanges with Ronald Height. Other Oakville winners were Tommy Olberta over Clyde Heaton and John Alleman over John Sutton, while Goyo Baskis beat Burrell Smith in a six bout. Referee Marvin Buckwalter and judges Hal Williams and Stanley Smith weeded out only one disputed decision.
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Oakville
Oskaloosa
CCC
Kenneth Rieman
Albert Massick
Rieman
Jimmy Goss
Russ Ferguson
Ferguson
Albert Toll
Ronald Height
Tommy Olberta
Clyde Heaton
John Alle
Man
John Sutton
Goyo Baskis
Burrell Smith
Marvin Buckwalter
Hal Williams
Stanley Smith
Sixteen Teams Enter Tourney for Gold Medal Event
Sixteen teams have entered the 1941 Gold Medal tournament for independent basketball at the Y. The draw for pairings is set for tonight with opening games next Tuesday evening March 11. Williamsburg and Gibson joined the14 teams reported yesterday, and Leigh Soule of the Y notes trophies and medals are in hand for the event with more material expected soon.
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Williamsburg
Gibson
Leigh Soule
Soule
Methodists win volleyball title in Washington league
The Washington church volleyball league closed yesterday evening with the Methodists in first place, Presbyterians second, followed by Baptists United Presbyterians and Christians. A postgame reed was served and plans discussed for one night tournaments in volleyball, basketball and ping pong. Preparations for a countywide church softball league are underway for warm weather outdoors and to include teams outside Washington.
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Washington Church
Presbyterians
Baptists
United Presbyterians
Washington
Prayer Services at New Haven Church
The New Haven Baptist church will host a series titled Soul Winning beginning March 12, with weekly Wednesday sessions through April 2. The pastor seeks seven volunteers to commit one hour each week in preparation for Easter services from April 6 to 10, including a candlelight communion.
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New Haven Baptist Church
Funeral for Mrs Ward Held Saturday in Washington
Funeral services for Mrs Joseph W Ward 79 former Riverside resident who died in Manhattan Kansas will be held Saturday at two o clock at L A Jones funeral home in Washington with Rev Albert Trenerry presiding. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery beside her husband. She was born Permelia Ellen Tansey in Washington County on September 12 1861 and lived in the county and Madison Iowa before moving to Kansas about 30 years ago. Surviving are sons Ben Ward of Washington and Glenn Ward of Winslow Arizona and daughters Mrs Jack Drury and Mrs
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Joseph W. Ward
Riverside
Manhattan
Kansas
Washington
L. A
Washington County
Madison County
Iowa
Ben Ward
Glenn
Winslow, Ariz
Jack Drury
Dessert-bridge honors Mrs H Judevine in Westpod
Mrs Herbert Judevine of Westpod Lasson county California was guest of honor at a dessert-bridge yesterday afternoon. Mrs Tom Duncan Mrs Ralph Pratt and Mrs Nels B Westermark hosted at Winga's cafe North Side private dining room with twelve guests at a pink and blue table setting. Three bridge tables determined scores with Mrs Ed Miek high and Mrs W J Shannon second.
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Herbert Judevine
Westpod
Lasson County
California
Tom Duncan
Ralph Pratt
Nels B. Westermark
Winga’s
Ed Miek
W. J Shannon
Habakkuk Ends Local Spelling Bee At Church Pie Supper
The Homebuilders class of the Methodist church held a chicken pie pot luck supper and meeting last night with 45 attendees. Officers were elected led by president Mrs F F Surface and vice presidents Mrs Lloyd Alliman and Wade Gardner. The event featured recitations and music, notable for a spelling bee ending when Rev R C Keagy pronounced Habakkuk, with no prizes awarded.
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Methodist Church
Glen Thompson
Golia Miller
F. FP. Surface
Lloyd Alliman
Wade Gardner
Cloyce Horsey
Lyle Wilcox
Ralph Martin
Janice
Duane Thompson
Robert Surface
Mary
Maranda Martin
Helen
Louise Wilcox
K. S. Hebner
R. C. Keagy
Pinochle Party Highlights Eastern Star Meeting
A three table pinochle party at the Masonic Temple featured high score by Mrs. Charles Kennedy and low score by Mrs. Howard McBride. Committee members included Mrs. Earl Steele and Mrs. May Cole. Refreshments followed. Next meeting in two weeks will be led by Mrs. H G Miller and others.
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Earl Steele
May Cole
C G. Schmoeller
Masonic Temple
Charles Kennedy
Howard McBride
H. G. Miller
Ayne Watson
Ted Crone
Tucker Family Guests In Oak Creek Visit
Mr and Mrs Harold Tucker and children Dick and Jerry of Oak Creek Colorado are guests at his parents J T Tucker and with her father Dave Blankenhorn. Azuba Park and Mrs Dennis Brohm spent today in Muscatine on business. The Fashion Thrift shop will open in the morning in the room north side of the square formerly occupied by the Rookwood ready to wear store. Popular priced merchandise will be carried in the new store.
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T. M. Mast
Los Angeles
Calif
F. . Mast
Harold Tucker
Dick and
Jerry
Oak Creek
Colo
J. T. Tucker
Dave Blankenhorn
Blankenhorn
Azuba
Fashion Thrift Shop
Rookwood
Veneering: an ancient art shaping fine furniture
Shoppers fear solid wood but veneering has a 3,500 year history. Top cabinet makers have long used veneered surfaces to reveal twisted grain and create exquisite pieces. Veneer technology showcases nature’s work in diverse and beautiful shapes.
Washing Chinaware Turpentine helps wash chinaware and glassware
A tepid water wash with a few drops of turpentine is recommended for chinaware and glassware. Names listed include Joe Keley Pittsburg Kan Don Winterset Iowa Alice Tru ro Iowa Mrs Henry Haggan Howard Allman Iowa Mrs O J Severeid Huxley Iowa Mrs Mildred Knott Des Moines and two sisters Mrs Floyd Steele Iowa City and Mrs Will McBride Havre
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Joe Keley
Pittsburg
Kan
Don
Winterset
Iowa
Alice
Truro
Henry Haggan
Howard
Allman
O. J. Severeid
Huxley
Mildred Knott
Des Moines
Floyd Steele
Iowa City
Will McBride
Havre
Snowball Social Club Meeting With Mrs Earl Booth
The Snowball Social Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Earl Booth and two guests present. President Mrs Booth presided over a short business session followed by a home project lesson. A discussion led by Mrs Clayde Knupp covered local and world issues and their impact on consumers and producers. The group studied past business cycles from 1798 to 1940 using 784 commodities to gauge past prices and future trends. Kathryn Jean Booth six weeks old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Booth, slept through most of the meeting and woke briefly to greet the group. Guests included Mrs Walter Neff, Evelyn Byers, Gladys Knapp and Dick Fuhr. Miss Byers assisted with refreshments in a St Patrick color theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Booth
Kathryn Jean Booth
Ladies Aid Society Meets at Church
The Ladies Aid society of the Evangelical and Reformed church met yesterday afternoon at one o'clock for a regular business meeting. Eight members and two guests attended. Philippians will be read next. Mrs. Anta Landau served refreshments. The April meeting will be hosted by Mrs. John Zieglowsky with Mrs. John Martin assisting.
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Ladies Aid Society of the
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Philippians
Anta Landau
John Zieglowsky
John Martin
Mrs. T. A. Michels Elected President of P. BE. O. Chapter
P. B. O. chapter 1 held a cooperative luncheon at the home of Mrs. W. L. Alcorn with eighteen members present. Mrs. T. A. Michels was elected president and delegates to the P. E. C. convention were named, alongside other officers and reports.
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T. A. Michels
P. BE. O
P.B.O
W. L. Alcorn
R. E. Shannon
P. L. Etter
C. A. Boies
Helen Berdo
T.L. Brookhart
E. J. Johnson
A. Anderson
R. FE. Shannon
Michels
Mrs Dale Bain Hosts Women Club Meeting
The Jolly Troopers gathered yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Roy Davison with hostess Mrs. Dale Bain. Eleven women attended, working on quilt blocks and hemming tea towels before refreshments. The April meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Paul Bell.
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Jolly Troopers
Dale Bain
Roy Davison
Bain
Davison
Paul Bell
County Health Unit Nurses Hold Joint Meeting
Nurses from Des Moines and Washington counties met yesterday at the Nurses Home for a luncheon at North Side cafe and a general session. Dr. D. C. Barrett spoke on health issues and A. L. Bennett on sanitation. Attendees included two Burlington nurses, local unit nurses, Olive Johnson, district supervisor, and Alma Hartz.
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Des Moines
Washington
North Side
Olive Johnson
Alma Hartz
State Department of Health
Knights of Pythias Announcement for Members
Notice calls K of P members to attend in rank of page with special entertainment and refreshments. R C Kelsey, C C.
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R. C. Kelsey
C. C
Social Calendar Of Local Groups And Meetings
Notices list upcoming events for Rebekah lodge White Shrine DeMolay Bible and Pythian groups plus American Legion Home boosters and booster quilt drive P.T.A. and Sunshine Community club events with times and venues across town including Masonic Temple Public Library K C Hall and local homes.
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YJMLC
Edna Klein
W.C.A
Masonic Temple
White Shrine
Elect Officers at Meeting of Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
Mrs Everett Simpson and Mrs Frank Barden hosted at Simpson home for 22 members. Mrs Oscar Lane presided, electing officers: Richard Stewart president, Roger Sherman vice president, Floyd Hamil secretary, Glenn McCall treasurer, George Rudiger program chair, Oscar Lane membership chair, Pk Whisler bankoffering secretary, Will McConnell efficiency secretary, Jay Brewer literature secretary. Co-hostesses served refreshments.
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Everett Simpson
Frank Barden
Ruth Nichol
Glenn McCall
George Rudiger
Oscar Lane
Arthur Duensing
P. Fk. Whisler
Will McConnell
Jay Brewer
Cleaning Paint Brushes Solvent Clears Paint With Water Wash
A new solvent dissolves paint and emulsifies it so brushes can be cleaned with running water. The solvent aims to simplify cleanup and reduce residue on bristles.
Decorations to Woman's Dress From Feathers to Leather
In a list of components used in women dress garments the article notes that the egrets whales weasels and alligators contributed in order feathers corset bones ermine shoe and bag leather highlighting varied sources of trim and material for fashion.
Mrs Geo Masson Reviews Book at Missionary Society
The Associate Presbyterian Missionary society met Wednesday evening in Atchison with Anna Dawson presiding. Mrs George Masson reviewed The Medico of Muscat by Dr Paul Harrison, a tale about a missionary physician in Arabia. The group closed with quilt work after devotion and a brief business session.
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Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society
Atchison
Anna Dawson
George Masson
Muscat
Paul Harrison
Arabia
Harrison
Cushing
Honor M Salladay Birthday Party Honor M Salladay Birthday Party
Mrs. Myron Salladay entertained in their home Saturday evening at a surprise party honoring Mr. Salladay on his birthday. The evening featured cards and refreshments served by Mrs. Orville Longe. A decorated birthday cake formed the centerpiece with pink and blue lighted papers completing the table decor. Guests included Mr and Mrs Orville Long, Mr and Mrs Md Prebyl Jr, Everett and Betty, Mrs Tena Prebyl.
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Myron Salladay
Mr. Salladay
Orville Longe
Orville Long
MD Prebyl
Everett
Betty
Tena Prebyl
G H M Club Meets at Parcell Home
Mr and Mrs Pearl Parcell hosted the GH M club gathering with four pinochle tables. Women’s top scores went to Mrs Al Crone and Mrs Max Cook, men’s high to Scott Wilcox, and Robert Wiley won the low. A birthday cake honored Mrs John Sampson and a wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Eli Jackson. Next meeting set for first Thursday in April with Mrs Robert Wiley.
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Pearl Parcell
Gh.m
al Crone
Max Cook
Scott Wilcox
Robert Wiley
John Sampson
Eli Jackson
Woodrow Crone
Ida Neff
Delta Alpha Class Meeting With Mrs. O. E. Schmitt
The Delta Alpha class of the Methodist church was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. O. E. Schmitt with thirty present. Mrs. R. C Keagy led the devotion with a Lent history. Entertainment was provided by Mrs. Harvey Meek and Mrs. W. B. Dupuis, and refreshments were served by Mrs. L. R. Carbee and her committee.
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Delta Alpha
O. E. Schmitt
The
Methodist Church
R. C Keagy
Harvey Meek
W. B. Dupuis
L. R. Carbee
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