Local News Items Mixed With Services and Sales
Local notes report residents moving addresses and visiting relatives in Iowa City. Virginia Rickey's X rays show leg healing after infantile paralysis treatment at Children’s Hospital. Ford V eight Tudor offered as lowest priced six passenger in Washington Iowa at 770 dollars. Rev KE Udd of Omaha arrives to preach in Pilotburg as mission day guest. Paris Beauty Salon offers next week oil permanents at six dollars with appointment 566. Kalona visitors include Mrs C L Rogers Grace Tilden Mae Snyder Velma Way. ISTC students Doris Klepfer and Helen Stewart visit weekend. Dr Frank Galloway returns to Bristol Oklahoma. Mrs Galloway stays with her father Allen Stewart due to illness.
New Window Glass Promises Clear Vision and Sun Rays
A new window glass hits the market offering clear vision at a reasonable price while transmitting a substantial amount of ultraviolet rays. Health giving rays are highlighted as a key feature for home builders seeking both practicality and wellness.
Long Time to Move Dam Concrete by Railroad Car
A railroad car loaded with concrete would require 1,506 years to transport the material contained in Grand Coulee dam, even with a 40 ton car hauling a full daily load.
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Grand Coulee Dam
Turtles Lay 300 Eggs in Florida Nesting Season
Giant loggerhead turtles in Florida lay over 300 eggs per season. Eggs are buried in warm sands during summer with about 150 in the first clutch, a few less in the second, and around 80 in the final clutch.
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Florida
Hospital Admissions Include Two Surgical Patients
Mrs. Otto Jackson of 302 South Marion was admitted last evening as a surgical patient. Virginia Greiner of Keota was admitted last evening as a surgical patient.
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Otto Jackson
South Marion
Virginia Greiner
Keota
Des Moines Golden Gloves Tonight Sees Anderson Lead Charge
Bob Anderson of Washington meets three Golden Gloves champions in a bid for the Iowa AAU lightweight title at Shrine auditorium Des Moines. The one night tourney features four Des Moines Burlington and Cedar Rapids teams with weigh-ins noon to 2 pm and finals later tonight.
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Des Moines
Bob Anderson
Washington
Shrine Auditorium
Iowa Aau
Boston
Anderson
Bob Martinez
Newton
Wally Wells
Ottumwa
Burlington
Bill Heath
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John O'Donnell
Davenport
Charles Rubenstein
Ed Moore
Waterloo
Fairfield Fails to Upset Davenport in Substate Showdown
In Ottumwa last night Davenport edged Fairfield 28 to 27 with a late basket after Fairfield led 1 point. Ottumwa and Grinnell meet tonight to decide who faces Davenport for a state bid in Des Moines while St. Marys of Iowa City beat Laurel 35 to 33 in Class B. Mason City defeated Cedar Rapids Roosevelt 29 to 27 in Cedar Falls sub state action.
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Fairfield High School
Davenport
Ottumwa
Little Six
Fairfield
Grinnell
Des Moines
St. Mary
Punctuation Rules for Quoted Questions in Texts
The guide explains when to place a question mark inside or outside quotation marks. It notes that if the mark is part of the quotation, it goes inside. If it ends a sentence, place it after the closing quotation marks.
Crusoes Island Located in North Carolina Swamp
Crusoes Island lies in the middle of a broad swamp in eastern North Carolina. The description highlights its remote setting and geographic position within the region.
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Crusoes Island
North Carolina
County Group of Woman's Society Meets Monday in Washington
The Washington Johnson county group of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church will hold a meeting in Washington on Monday March 24 at 10 AM with a cooperative lunch at noon. District president Mrs William Overholt of Keosauqua and conference secretary Mrs O C Boshart will attend. Local arrangements are by Mrs E E Stutsman Mrs O E Schmitt and Mrs Leo Hoover.
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Washington-Johnson County
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Washington
Burlington
E. E. Stutsman
O. E. Schmitt
Leo Hoover
William Overholt
Keosauqua
O. C. Boshart
Wayland
A. S. Smith
Style Show At Rockwood Store Show Promotes Spring Wardrobes
The Rockwood's Store staged a style show for women in collaboration with Spring Opening attended by a large audience. Models wore coats suits dresses and bridal gowns with matching accessories while performers from Fairfield Mary Peck and Myrna Martin provided readings and solos. The finale featured three evening dresses and a bride’s gown with train bearers.
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Rockwood
Ralph Susman
Fairfield
Jackelyn Susman
Suzanne Susman
Myrna Martin
Dillon Lowell
Suzanne
Miss Martin
John Yousling
Lowell
Rookwood's
Ferne Crozier
Mary Peck
Raymond Whitehead
Elizabeth Dumont
Harry Sowden
Elizabeth Erdice
Margaret Lesher
Violet Flynn
Velma Finke
Ruth Ringheim
Sordens
Welfe Floral Company
Scott Furniture Company
Helen Boyd
Maye Belle’s
Four Square Church
Albert Downs
Miss Erdice
Miss Finke
Miss Flynn
White Shrine Plans Party After Luncheon Canceled
The White Shrine will host a board party at 2 15 Monday afternoon at the Masonic Temple. Luncheon plans were discarded and postponed to a later date. Attendees are asked to bring a nickel for refreshments.
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Masonic Temple
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets With Mrs Guenther
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid society met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Elmer Guenther. Nine members attended the short business session led by president Mrs R J Tanner. The gathering opened with a hymn and prayer and closed with the Lord's Prayer. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Harry Anderson assisting. The April meeting will be with Mrs Ernest Lunow.
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Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Elmer Guenther
R. J. Tanner
Harry Anderson
Ernest Lunow
James Lange Theory Reverses View of Emotions
The James Lange theory states that emotions arise after physiological arousal, so people feel fear because they run rather than run because they are frightened. It suggests other emotions are similarly reversed from common belief.
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James Lange
Shower Courtesy for Mrs. Putnam
Mrs. Ellis Negus of Harper and Mrs. Robert Lytle hosted a surprise party for Mrs. Harold Putnam. Guests played bridge at three tables with Mrs. Putnam high scorer, Mrs. Raymond Dayton second, and Lucy Dempsey winning the traveling prize. A stork centerpiece and cradle gifts marked the celebration.
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Ellis Negus
Harper
Robert Lytle
Harold Putnam
Mrs. Putnam
Raymond Dayton
Lucy Dempsey
RCA executive predicts 1941 phonograph sales exceed former peak
Record industry analyst T. F. Joyce of RCA forecasts 1941 phonograph sales may surpass the 100,000,000 unit peak set twenty years earlier. He notes the 1929 low of 10,000,000 units and suggests a recovery trend led by new records and equipment.
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T. F. Joyce
RCA
Crowded Regions Outpace London in Populace
Lancashire and Cheshire in England house over 6 million people, making them more than half again as crowded as London and the Home counties in normal times.
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London
Lancashire
Cheshire
England
Home Counties
Seisocial Highlights Knupp Darbyshire Repeat Vows
Marie Elizabeth Darbyshire and Wayne Knupp renewed vows at Washington Methodist Church in a candlelight service attended by about 300 guests. Dr. R C Keagy officiated with Gwen Rhea as bridesmaid and Raymond Whisler as best man, followed by a reception and dinner at John Winga’s cafe. Out-of-town guests from California and Iowa attended. the couple will relocate to a Los Angeles suburb after the ceremony.
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Washington Methodist Church
Marie Elizabeth Darbyshire
Don Darbyshire
Crawfordsville
Wayne Knupp
Glendale
Calif
Clayde Knapp
R. C. Keagy
Gwen Rhea
Raymond Whisler
Miss Darbyshire
Rhea
Whisler
Cloyde Knupp
Willis Peterson
Long Beach
Ina Mae Walker
Davenport
Stanley Knupp
Ottumwa
Charles Jackson
Maxine
Agency
John Jackson
Fairfield
I. D. Quinn
Wellman
Will Saville
Los Angeles
Mr. Knupp
Pinochle Party At Temple By OES Members
OES held an afternoon pinochle party at the Masonic Temple with three tables in play. High score went to Mrs. Harvey Meek and low to Mrs. O. E. Schmitt. Hospitality was arranged by Mrs. Harry Miller Mrs. Ted Crone and Mrs. B. Watson. next meeting committee includes Mrs. E. M. McConaughy Mrs. Paul Snakenberg and Mrs. O. E. Schmitt.
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Order of Hastern Star
Masonic Temple
Harry Miller
Harvey Meek
E. M. McConaughy
Paul Snakenberg
O. E. Schmitt
Heights Thursday Club Meets With Mrs. Johnson
The Heights Thursday club met yesterday at Mrs. Mary Johnson's home. Mrs. Mae Brock presided as officers were re-elected for another year. An Irish quiz and refreshments followed, with preparations for a meeting at Mrs. Della Miller on April 17.
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the Heights
Clifo
Mary Johnson
Mae Brock
Brock
Laura Stewart
Dorothy Aston
Mary Starr
Della Miller
Knights of Columbus Regular Meeting Announced
Knights of Columbus holds regular meeting Monday at 8 pm urging all members to attend. Lenten service at Methodist church Wednesday at 7 30 pm with Rev R C Keagy giving meditation "The Prayer in the Garden of Olives" at 613.
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Knights of Columbus
Methodist Church
R. C. Keagy
Garden of Olives
Reinert Hosts Pythian Bridge Session
The Pythian Past Chief association met yesterday with Mrs G A Reinert hosting. Eleven members attended as President Mrs Dan Rohrer Jr presided. three bridge tables played with Mrs Harry J Miller high score, Mrs Will Matucha traveling prize, and Mrs Oral Mayo low score. Hostess aided by Mrs Richard Johnson. next meeting to be hosted by Mrs Dan Rohrer Jr.
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Pythian Past Chief Association
G. A. Reinert
Dan Rohrer, Jr
Harry J. Miller
Will Matucha
Oral Mayo
Richard Johnson
W C T U Meeting At Miss Tate's Home
Clara Tate hosted a Mississippian W C T U gathering with Mrs J Russell Bell leading devotions from Psalms and Jeremiah. Activities centered on The Union Signal article The Pen Is Still Mightier Than the Sword and School Laws of Iowa with discussion on leisure time citizenship economics and social activities.
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Clara Tate
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
J. Russell Bell
Jeremiah
Union Signal
T. F. Barker
C. V. Crul
Iowa
Pearl Whistler
Origins of Mormonism in New York State
The belief originated in New York after Joseph Smith claimed visions founding Mormonism. He faced a mob execution in 1844 due to his convictions and faith.
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New York State
Joseph Smith
Social calendar notes for city clubs and societies
Notices list events this week from garden and mission groups to lodge meetings and club luncheons. Details include times and host names such as Mrs E M McConaughy at 607 W Main, Rebekah lodge 7 20 p m, DeMolay 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple, and ongoing church and library activities.
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E. M. McConaughy
W. Main St
Masonic Temple
Missionary Society of” Presbyterian Church
E. A. Ralston
Women's Society of Christian Service of Methodist Church
Rebekah Lodge
Birthday Roll Call Notes Local Families Celebration
Three generations share birthdays in Crawfordsville as William Bailey Delbert Bailey Sommer Anna Sommer and others listed celebrate. Delbert Young Dean Lawson Donna Lee Gingerich and George W Doran mark birthdays along with wedding milestones for C E Rickey and Eldon Novy and their families.
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William Bailey
Delbert
Anna Sommer
Crawfordsville
Delbert Young
Ralph Young
Dean Lawson
R. L. Dawson
Donna Lee Gingerich
Oral Gingerich
Wellman
Chapter J PEO Meets at Mrs Wilson Home With Guest Speaker
Sixteen members of Chapter J PEO attended the regular meeting at Mrs W W Wilson’s home. Guest Dr D C Barrett spoke on degenerating diseases. Mrs Cloyce Bogle of Long Beach Calif joined as a guest. A social hour followed the program.
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Chapter J
W. W. Wilson
Cloyce Bogle
Long Beach
Calif
D. C. Barrett
Post-nuptial Party Honors Mrs. Bailey
Mrs. Nile Bailey, a recent bride, was guest of honor at a post nuptial party hosted by Mrs. Frank Bailey and Mrs. Jacob Shrader at the Shrader home. Guests enjoyed social time and contests while co-hostesses served refreshments with a pink and white color scheme. The event was a miscellaneous shower and gifts were numerous and appreciated.
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Nile Bailey
Frank Bailey
Jacob Shrader
Shrader
Mrs Frank McAvoy Hosts Industrious Club Meeting
The Industrious club gathered at Mrs. Frank McAvoy’s home on a Wednesday afternoon despite poor roads. Flora McAvoy attended as a guest, a brief business session led by president Mrs. Anna Fisher preceded needlework and socializing, with plans for a spring flower exchange in April.
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Frank McAvoy
Flora McAvoy
Anna Fisher
Delegates Named for Legion Auxiliary Spring Conference
Eighteen members attended the Legion auxiliary meeting in the legion club rooms. Reports covered projects including sending 19 pounds of carpet rags and 11 pounds of old silk to Knoxville for ragmaking, magazines to Knoxville and Des Moines facilities, and grave markers for a Gold Star mother and unit organizing president to be placed before Memorial Day. Delegates to Mt. Pleasant conference on April 14 were elected with five alternates, and signatures for volunteer service blanks were collected.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Club
Paul Snakenberg
Knoxville
Stakenberg
Des Moines
Catherine Swift
Mary McAvoy
Sadie Hollinger
Washington Cleaners
Mt. Pleasant
Fred Downing
Ted Crone
S. W. Easter
Archie Ebeuwer
J. W.mcburney
Maynard Brown
Oscar Lane
Leland Carris
Snakenbere
Ed Squire
Cabbage Worms Arrive In August Second Brood Standard Advice
The text notes the second brood of cabbage worms usually appears in August. It suggests using arsenate or lead in powder or liquid form for control. It claims cabbages grow from the inside out and asserts low poisoning risk.
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Mebr
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Pilotburg Church
Paris
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Mae Snyder
Velma Way
Kalona
Reister Bros
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I.S.T.C
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Everett L. Stewart
Frank Galloway
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Haygreen
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Ross
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Mgr
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County Group OF Woman's Society
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Mary Genkinger
Warner Russell
Wm Overholt
L. L. Weis
Lester Bill
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M. E. Hayes
Wesleyan Service Guild
Ruth Galer
Wm. Overholt
Rose Morehead
White Shrine Plans
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid
Hymie Caplin
Jennie Rubin
New York
Sing Sing
Knupp-Darbyshire
Knupp
Crawtfordsville High School
Washington County
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington High School
Arca Industries Technical Institute
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O. K
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W.C.T.U
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Iowa Ave
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U. P Church
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iMrs
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W. F. Bickel
New Haven Ladies Aid
Clarence Ratdall
Perry Deal
Lloyd Swift
Claron McCroskey
Mildred Meyer
Henry Miller
Tom Cantoni
Leonard Strohm
Mary Herr
S. W. Kasier
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FE. K. Annas
Ainsworth
Maxine O'Loughlin
Riverside
George W. Doran
C. L. Doran
Mrs. C. E. Rickey
Dale Voorhees
Eldon Novy
Stockport
P.E.O
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Legion Auxiliary
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