Spangler to join Marines after Des Moines departure
Albert Spangler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Spangler, left Thursday from Des Moines for San Diego to enlist in the Marines. Ford V-8, advertised in Washington Iowa as America’s Lowest Priced full size six passenger rudor sedan, sold for 770 dollars. 210 of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Steele of Iowa City spent the day in Des Moines as guests of Howard McBride, joined by Mrs. Laura McBride who recently visited Cedar Rapids and the Steele home. she plans to return to Havre for the summer after visiting her son's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Spangler
Bert Spangler
Des Moines
San Diego
Calif
Marines
America
Washington
Iowa
Floyd Steele
Iowa City
Howard McBride
Laura McBride
Cedar Rapids
Steele
Havre
Fresh eggs and local notices mix in scattered items
Fresh eggs retail 15c per dozen. Evelyn VanZanty and Hal Williams travel to Oskaloosa to meet VanZanty’s parents in Grinnell with a family dinner honoring Mr and Mrs VanZanty on their 41st wedding anniversary. Monday is last day to save gas and electric bill discounts from Iowa Southern Utilities Company. Martha Jean Crossett hosted a visual potluck at her home with guests and St Patrick motif. Don and Minnie Maxwell advertise spring fried chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn VanZanty
Hal Williams
Oskaloosa
Miss VanZanty
Grinnell
Toomorrow
Rt VanZanty
Anniver
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Martha Jean Crossett
Carl Crossett
St. Patrick
Jean Atchison
Bonnie Jean, Simpons
Ruth Applegate
Eleanor Jane Tucker
Marjorie Logan
Virginia Robertson
Nan Hoover
Joan Michele
Lois Mace
People as I See Them by em mt
A reader praises a man who seems superhuman in ease and efficiency. He notes the subject plans before acting, prepares all necessary tools, and completes tasks with minimal waste. The observer urges thoughtful prep to simplify work and avoid rushed efforts.
He Claims Method Works After Trying It
A speaker asserts the method proved effective after firsthand trial. He states his belief the approach functions as claimed and endorses others to try it.
Iceland’s Night Spots and Perceived Prosperity
The report notes Iceland must be a serene place with no unemployment poverty or police and no military concerns. It cites a population of 118000 as context for the claimed tranquility and social order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Hospital Births and Dismissals Reported
Mrs Myral Smith and infant Joyce Elaine of Crawfordsville were dismissed this afternoon. LeRoy Detweiller of West Priest er was dismissed this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Herbert Jude of Westwood California welcomed a son born at 12 10 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myral Smith
Joyce Elaine
Crawfordsville
LeRoy Detweiller
West Priester
Herbert Judemé
Westwood
Calif
Pairings Drawn for Gold Medal Tourney
Seventeen teams compete in the seventh annual Gold Medal basketball tournament at the Y M C A starting next Tuesday. First round games include Sharon vs Wayland, with byes for others, and eight nights of play through next week’s final. Top teams Washington Merchants and Conesville expected to dominate, with brackets split across upper and lower divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington
Sharon
Wayland
Crawfordstille
Grandview Oilers
Martinsburg
Washington Merchants
Conesville
Williamsburg
Washington Whites
West Chester
Pleasant Plain
Washington Cardinals
Kalona
Rob-Airs
Gibson
Crawfordsville
Grandview
Washington Oilers
Washington Trounced by Wayland at Kalona Tourney
Kalona Iowa March Wayland defeated Washington 20 to 17 in a sectional tourney after a strong Washington start. Wayland rallied to lead 17 to 16 in the third and pulled away as Lowe led Washington with seven points while Sodergren and Kiecher added six each for Wayland. Cotter edged Brighton 27 to 26 in Class B as Peters sank a late free throw. Richland beat Lone Tree 32 to 21 in Class B with McNurlen scoring 12 for the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Iowa
Washington Demons
Wayland
Washington
Lowe
Sodergren
Kiecher
Iowa City Bears
Kalona Town City
Kalona Five
Sullivan
Little Hawks
Danner
Merten
Iowa City
Kenny Guengerich
Harlan Gingerich
Cotter
Brighton Five
Peters
Thomas
Richland Bears
Lone Tree Richland
Lone Tree
McNurlen
Richland Five
Gym
Riehland
Niesey
Pribyl Lance
Rsurhanm
Marshallies
Vacha
Clark
Ua Venger - Sodergern
Kauffman Av Wicher
Quick
Stapp
Publi Ie
Kalona Boe
IV K
Guengerich
Gingerich
Saforekoss
Simpson
Paukert I
Thompson
Rother
Sanester
Pimmons
Ore
Lepis Ore
Jones _a
Richland RG
Tucker
Mourer
K. Steinbecka
Os Steinbeck
Holderman
Brinkmeyer
Burr
Dickinson See
Ashton
Wester guests honor birthday in Iowa City dinner
Mr and Mrs Nels B Wester Mark Charles Brown and daughter Hilda will be guests tomorrow of Mr and Mrs Wayne Brown in Iowa City A dinner will honor Charles Brown who is observing a birthday today Mrs Hubert Lehrer and Helen Boyd will go to Des Moines this evening to attend the three day convention of the State association of Cosmetologists at Hotel Fort Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels B. Westermark
Charles Brown
Hilda
Wayne Brown
Iowa City
Hubert Lehrer
Helen Boyd
Des Moines
State Association of Cosmetologists
Hotel
Fort Des Moines
Fertilizing Eggs in Lab Tests Announced
Fertilizing of eggs in laboratories with acids alkalis and salts has been announced Eggs used are from sea urchins starfish worms snails and frogs.
Methodist Mission Study Group Meets in Chapel
The Methodist Mission Study Group met in the chapel yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Emma Anderson presiding. Devotional by Mrs. Mary Genkinger followed by a musical reading, Unanswered Yet, with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Kr. C. Keagy. Mrs. F. C. Surface led the lesson Church Serving Migrants and Mrs. Leo Hoover reported on the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Institute. Plans were made for a joint meeting of missionary societies from Washington and Johnson counties to be held here on March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Genkinger
Pearl Whistler
Kr. C. Keagy
F. C. Surface
Leo Hoover
Missionary Institute
Mt. Pleasant
T. R. Benn
Missionary Societies
The
Methodist Burches
Washington
Johnson Counties
Weekend visit and social gatherings span local Iowa town
Virginia Stutsman, a student at Iowa State Teachers College, is home for the weekend with Iowa Jean Huber as a guest at the Dr ELEB Stutsman home. Esther Stewart and Virginia McLaughlin favored a post mumps recovery party. Thursday evening, Cloyce Stewart home hosted games and refreshments with Ira Mae Darnell, Beulah and Betty Stewart, Carol Brewer, Laura Jean Stout, Dave Neiswanger, Dick and Mary Bordwell, Charles and Robert Sutton, and Sikke Temple in attendance. Mr and Mrs Wilton Harley of Davenport welcomed an eight pound daughter Sandra Kay born Feb 28. Harriet Tinnis, former Washington county rural teacher, is the mother. J T Stewart, W J Shannon, Jack Woods, Nic McCleery and Bob Shannon attended the Washington Wayland sectional basketball game in Katona. Four Phalanx members Harold Wehr, Logan Heilman, Tom Gray, John Applegate, plus guest Stewart Bell, held a dinner at Dinty s Place in Coralville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Stutsman
Iowa State Teachers College
Iowa
Jean Huber
South English
Dr. Eleb. Stutsman
Esther Stewart
Virginia McLaughlin
Cloyce Stewart
Ira Mae Darnell
Beulah
Betty Stewart
Carol Brewer
Laura Jean Stout
Dave Neiswanger
Mary Bordwell
Charles
Robert Sutton
Sikke Temple
Wilton Harley
Davenport
Sandra Kay
Harley
Harriet Tinnis
Washington County
Mr. Harley
West Chester
Phalanx
Harold Wehr
Logan Heilman
Tom Gray
John Applegate
Stewart Bell
Dinty
Coralville
Rebekah Meeting Held at Hall With 75 Attendees
Friday evening session of the Rebekah lodge drew 75 members to the hall. Leona Kos presided as Noble Grand while one membership application was read and ballots taken. Plans announced for March events include initation on March 21 and a social on March 10. A card party is set for March 27. Delegates Ef f ie Murdock Edna Wagenknecht and Rachel Longwell were chosen for the Eastern Iowa District meeting in Iowa City on April 24. Committees named for refreshments and social arrangements. Continuous social hour followed with multiple families donating refreshments. cards at five tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Leona Kos
Noble Grand
Ways and Means
Effie Murdock
Edna Wagenknecht
Rachel Longwell
Iowa District Association
Iowa City
The
Carrie Gray
Goldie Gray
Emma Campbell
Bart Nicola
Valley Ladies Aid Silver Tea Gathering
The Valley Ladies Aid enjoyed a Silver Tea at the Valley Sharch on Wednesday afternoon March 5. Twenty women attended and refreshments included hot chicken sandwiches salad and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Ladies Aid
The
the Valley Sharch
Initiation Service Held at Temple
Mrs Paul Snakenberg was initiated as a member of the Past Worthy Matrons club at a candlelight service in the Masonic Temple. The five o'clock ceremony drew twelve members. a six o'clock potluck supper hosted 23 attendees including spouses. The 7:30 business meeting concluded the evening with social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrg
Paul Snakenberg
Masonic Temple
Women Work on Comforter at Mrs H Davison Home
The Friendly Social club met Thursday for an all day session led by Mrs Harley Davison. Twelve members joined in knitting the comforter top in the morning and finished knotting in the afternoon. A potluck dinner was served. An afternoon business meeting was held. April gathering will be with Mrs Raymond Grat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Social Club
Harley Davison
Raymond Grat
Many Happy Returns Birthday and Anniversary Notices
Two families celebrate wedding anniversaries today Mr and Mrs Frank Dvorak and Mr and Mrs John Krause of Ainsworth. Rev William Henry Kelley of Oskaloosa has a birthday and is a Three Quarter Century club member. Also listed are several children with ages from one to eleven including John Harley Rooks Lloyd Simons Richard Lease and Leona Anne Minecer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dvorak
John Krause
Ainsworth
William Henry Kelley
Oskaloosa
Adampshire County
Mass
Pssa
John Harley Rooks
Cecil Rooks
Lloyd Simons
T. J. Simons
Richard Lease
Crawfordsville
Leona Anne Minecer
East Highland
Jis
Birthday Celebrations Reach Several Residents
Lucille Marie Weber of East Highland marks a birthday today. Also celebrated are Mrs. John McCrabb of Lexington Mrs. Evelyn Dea of Ainsworth Mrs. E H Testroet of West Chester and Alvin Jones son of Mr and Mrs John D Jones of Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Marie Weber
East Highland
John McCrabb
Lexington
Evelyn Dea
Ainsworth
E. H. Testroet
West Chester
Alvin Jones
John D. Jones
Crawfordsville
Birthday Remembrance For Notable Local Residents
Charles Brown Golia Miller Rudie Schmidt Howard L. Mc Cleery Jeanette Lois Boshart and Elinor Kimmel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kimmel, observe this birthday together in a quiet community observance. The group shares memories and well wishes from neighbors and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Golia Miller
Rudie Schmidt
Howard L. McCleery
Jeanette Lois Boshart
Elinor Kimmel
John Kimmel
Journal staff celebrate birthdays with ice cream
Two Journal staff members had birthdays one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Bill Shannon of the advertising department celebrated on Saturday while Mary Lynn Heilman of the front office marked her birthday Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Bill Shannon
Mary Lynn Heilman
Birthday list highlights Wellman trio and neighbors
Sunday notices mark a birthday for Mrs. Mary A. Starr of Wellman who was born near Washington in 1854 and now resides there. Also listed are George L. McDaniel Donald Simmering John Kurtz and John Den Hartog as tomorrow’s birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Starr
Wellman
Starr
Washington
George L. McDaniel
Donald Simmering
John Kurtz
John den Hartog
Birthday Celebrants Include White Baker Jones Schmidt
Edward White Baby Tomorrow and Lewis Baker turning 79 mark community celebrations. Mrs Clifford Jones of Ainsworth and Rudie Schmidt also to celebrate tomorrow in a small town observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward [Sane White
Harold G. White
Lewis Baker
Mrs. Clifford Jones
Ainsworth
Rudie Schmidt
Congregation Plans Potluck Dinner at Bethel Church
The Bethel Presbyterian church will hold its annual congregational dinner and business meeting on Wednesday March 12 at the church. The potluck meal starts at noon with each family asked to bring two dishes, plus sandwiches and table service. Mashed potatoes and coffee will be supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Knights of Pythias Notice for Meeting and Refreshments
R C Kelsey C C announces a K of P gathering in the rank of page featuring special entertainment and refreshments. All Knights are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Kelsey
C. C
Social Calendar Highlights From Local Groups
Notices for the social calendar include meetings and events across urban groups. Activities listed cover music and literature departments, DeMolay, Bible study, White Shrine, P.T.A., American Legion Auxiliary, quilting, judo club, Pythian Sisters, Alma Hearne Holland missionary society, and YWCA book review, with times ranging from afternoon sessions to 7:45 p m and 2:30 p m at various venues including Masonic Temple and YWCA rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Edna Klein
Y.W.C.A. DeMolay
White Shrine
St. James P.T.A
Washington County
American Legion Auxiliary
American Home
R.S. Warfel
Iowa Ave
See
P.m
A. C. Peterson
S. Second Ave
Arthur Duensing
Quilt Blue
Pythian Sisters
West Chester Pythian Sisters
School of Instruction
Hall
Charlotte Smith
Alma Hearne
Valley and Bethel church meetings and club notices
Valley Ladies Aid holds an all day meeting with Mrs. Mary Frederick and a noon potluck. Bethel Congregational dinner and meeting at noon, bring a dish to pass and table service. Stewart PTA meeting moved to March 26 due to flu. Luncheon at Mieur-de-Lis club at 1 with Mrs. Lloyd Foster and Mrs. Boyd Foster as hosts. Walnut Women’s Club meets in afternoon. Rural Women’s Club at 2:30 with topics chosen by Mrs. Grant Humston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Foster
Boyd Foster
Walnut Women's Club
Leslie McFarland
Rural Women's Club
Grant Humston
Students Execute arty for Parents
Junior college students planned a program and invited their parents to an evening social at Lincoln school gym. Helen Rhodebeck chaired the social committee with Ellis Finke and Velma Jarrard aiding. Meda Hauenstein played clarinet, Frances Hays accompanied a duet, and a mixed quartet featured Bob Masson Lois Humble Marjorie Faulkner and Cecil Replogle. Donald Morrison and Howard Nardy presented a skit, Nardy doing impersonations and Morrison as announcer.Jack Pearson, his brother Jack and their father W E Pearson from West Chester formed a musical trio. Claud Rhodebeck and wife led a square dance, then refreshments and social dancing dominated the event with ping pong and shuffleboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Helen Rhodebeck
Ellis Finke
Junior College Association
Ana Velma Jarrard
Meda Hauenstein
Frances Hays
Frances Sartor
Wendell Baker
Cartet
Bob Masson
Lois Humble
Marjorie Faulkner
Cecil Replogle
Donald Morrison
Haward Nardy
Mr. Nardy
Mr. Morrison
Bob Pearson
Jack Pearson
W. E. Pearson
West Chester
Jack
Claud Rhodebeck
Oldest Tree in World Planted in Ancient Anuradha Pura
A tree claimed as the world’s oldest grows at Anuradha pura the ancient capital of Ceylon. It was planted in 245 B C as a cutting from the Bo Tree of India where Buddha is said to have received his inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anuradhapura
Ceylon
India
Buddha
Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary Observed in Pekin
Mr and Mrs John Titterington of Pekin Iowa observe their 60th wedding anniversary at home tomorrow They were married in Rock Island Illinois March 9 1881 The couple lived in Illinois before moving to Iowa in 1901 They resided on several farms in Washington county before settling in Pekin for 25 years Their daughter Mrs Wilkins lives in Havre Community A son Ellis Lee died August 1930
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Titterington
Pekin
Iowa
Emma Rouse
Rock Island
Ezra Rouse
Illinois
Washington County
Washington
Willkins
Havre
Ellis Lee
Mrs. Robert Risk Elected President of Church Ladies Aid
Mrs. Robert Risk was elected president of the Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church at the last meeting of the church year in the church parlors. Officers chosen include Orville Elder as 1st vice president, Fred Reid as 2nd vice president, Leland Carris as 3rd vice president, Elsie Bratten as secretary, and Frank Crone as treasurer. The meeting featured devotions by Mrs. J. C. Carris and reflections on women of the Bible compared with today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Risk
Ladies Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Fred L. Moore
J. CC. Carris
Aid Society
Orville Elder
Fred Reid
Leland Carris
Elsie Bratten
Frank Crone
Dinner Bridge at Westermark Home
Mr and Mrs Nels B Wester mark Mr and Mrs Robert Young Mr and Mrs Ed Mick and Mr and Mrs Richard Johnston enjoyed a dated treat dinner last evening in the Westermark The dinner table had a floral centerpiece of sweetpeas After dinner hours were spent playing bridge at two tables with Mr and Mrs Young as high score winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels B. Westermark
Robert Young
Ed Mick
Richard Johnston
Westermark
Young
Plan Missionary Meeting at Chester Church March 12
The Women's Society of Christian Service of West Chester Methodist Church will meet Wednesday March 12 at 2 PM. All women of the community are invited. Refreshment chair Mrs Lafe Stout Jr assisted by Mrs Robert Stephens, Mrs Lyle Wilcox and Mrs Harold Timmins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Braden Club Honors Mr and Mrs Wittrig Farewell
Braden club members and their husbands gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Ma on Wednesday to honor Mr and Mrs Sam Wittrig who recently moved from the community. St Patrick day decor brightened the potluck noon meal. Cards were played in the afternoon and a farewell gift was given to Mrs Wittrig. The Wittings will be missed locally. The next meeting is set with Mrs Wilbur Sehantz on April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden Club
Elmer Ma
Sam Wittrig
Wittrigs
Witting
U P Church Group Studies Missions in Crawfordsville
The Mission Circle of the United Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Mabel Monson’s home in Crawfordsville on Monday evening to study The Christian Missions in China Today led by Jane Maxwell. Violet Fletcher and Mrs. Florence White participated. officers elected: president Jane Maxwell, vice president Violet Fletcher, secretary and treasurer Mrs. Marion Waters. A clothing box for a mission station in Elzel, Kentucky, was planned. Margaret Johnston attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
United Presbyterian Church
Mabel Monson
Christian Missions
China
Jane Maxwell
Violet Fletcher
Florence White
Marion Waters
Elzel
Kentucky
Margaret Johnston
White Club Social at Crawfordsville Welcomes New Members
The White Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Howard Anderson’s home with all but one member present. Two new members, Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Beenblossom, who recently moved in, were welcomed. Mrs. Anderson taught the Farm Bureau lesson and served refreshments. Thursday evening the club families held a potluck party at the Legion hall to greet the newcomers. children presented a program, and all enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mar
White Club
Howard Anderson
Johnston
Beenblossom
Anderson
Farm Bureau
Legion Hall
Child Training Unlocks Early Dressing Skills
Children often learn to dress and undress themselves well before mothers notice. The observation highlights informal skill development in early childhood independence.
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Wolf Floral CO
Reister Bros
Don & Minnie Maxwell
Washington Rock-Airs
Klein Klothing Ho
Lemmon Jewelry
Cen
Toe Ok
Cc Tucker
G Morrison
EE Little
Arn Nsnigenic
Bears Hershberger
Martin
Haygreen
Esteg
Ross
Mii State Bank
Holland
McIntosh
Antonoft
Kosow Ae
Pieken
McDaniels Stewart
Carson
McGill
Lee Ee
McDaniel Oe
Methodist Mission
Emma Anderson
Methodist Chapel
J. T. Stewart
W. J. Shannon
Jack Woods
Nic McCleery
Bob Shannon
Katona
H. Davison
Bethel Church
Sunshine Community Club
Marshall Koehler
Plan Missionary Meeting
Chester Church
Mrs. S. Wittrig
U.P
Studies Missions
Paris
Washington ST
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