Jackson Buys Elmer Guenther Farm Near Brighton Acres
T. Earl Jackson has purchased the Elmer W. Guenther farm of 1490 acres located 2.5 miles southeast of Brighton and will take possession immediately. The property, well improved, was handled by J. D. Dayton Land Co. Jackson, long in Washington business, plans to return to farming to rest. Cemetery monument lettering requests for March are announced by Iowa Memorial Co. S. W. Easter, manager. Lt. Gifford Morrison discharged from U S Navy and to practice law in Washington, terminal leave through May 9. Ferns Pastry Shop to close March 25–28 due to sugar shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Earl Jackson
Washington
Lloyd Miller
Elmer W. Guenther
Brighton
J. D. Dayton Land Company
Mr. Jackson
Iowa Memorial Co
Rock of Ages Granite
S. W. Easter
Mgr
Iowa Ave
Gifford Morrison
U. S. Navy
Chicago
District Legal Office
Gil
Fern’s
Danbury Upsets Clinton to Reach Semis in 25 24 Win
Danbury, a Class B team, stunned Clinton 25 to 24 in a semifinals clincher after trailing at halftime. Jack Barry scored 10 points as Danbury edged the River Kings and earned a spot in the state tournament’s final four along with Waverly LeMars and Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Sioux City
LeMars
Marshalltown
Iowa City
Harlan
Danbury
Clinton
Iowa
le Mars
Woodbury County
Clinton River Kings
Clinton Clinton
Ames
River Kings
Jack Barry
Dean Pieper
God
Dansbury
Danary
New address for Pvt Ralph Curl amid wartime mail changes
The notice provides Pvt Ralph E. Curl’s new mail address to ensure correct delivery: 37851751 Co A 36th Sig Hy Cons Bn A P O 633 Care of Postmaster New York NY. It also advertises Moore's Bootery selling rubber boots and dress rubbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Curl
Co. A
Sig. Hy
New York
N. Y
Moore's Bootery
Employment on Increase in Iowa in February
Iowa Bureau of Labor reports 87,685 people employed in 408 firms for February, up 1.4 percent from January and 1.8 percent from a year earlier. Total weekly payrolls across 387 firms were $3,194,236, a 0.7 percent rise from January and 2.1 percent higher than last February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Bureau of Labor Today
Iowa
Bureau of Labor
St Patrick Party by Baptist Class entertains members
The Friendly Little class of the Baptist church held a St Patrick's party at Geraldine Crone's home with many in green and Irish jokes. Mrs. Ruth Lemley presided, Mrs. J J Nay adley led Bible discussion, and Irish games followed. Refreshments were served by several members. The April meeting will be a pot luck supper with Mrs John Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Geraldine Crone
Ruth Lemley
J. J. Nayadley
Marietta Workman
Miss Crone
Phyllis
Verne Crone
Rutie Schmidt
John Little
Holberts Return from Texas Shows and Rodeo Visit
Mr and Mrs J C Holbert returned from Fort Worth Texas where they attended the Southwest Fat Stock show and saw Gene Autrey in a rodeo act. Mr Holbert later spent ten days ill in a Breckenridge hospital after a Kansas City Hereford show trip. C A Mahin and others visit local households while Maj Ralph R Edwards awaits discharge from the army medical corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Holbert
Texas
Clyde Turkington
Letts
Fort Worth
Mr. Holbert
Breckenridge
Holbert
Gene Autrey
Kansas City
Ralph R. Ekdwards
W. B. Edwards
Major Edwards
Army Medical Corps
Local Family Welcomes a Newborn at City Hospital
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Milo Steele Jr of 129 West Harrison street are parents of a seven pound nine and a half ounce son born at 8 this morning. Dismissed this afternoon were Mrs Harry Watkins of 620 North Marion avenue and Will Lem non of Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Steele, Jr
West
Harrison Street
Harry Watkins
North
Marion Avenue
Will Lemnon
Crawfordsville
Republican Women Plan a Dinner for June Candidates
The Women's Republican club of Washington county held a meeting in the U W rooms with five members present. Officers were elected and committees named for a May candidates dinner to acquaint voters with June primary contenders. R E Shannon spoke on political trends while tea was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Republican Club
Washington County
U. W
William Beggs
Roy Lewash
Harvey Meek
Beggs
Anna Dav JSON
Charles Wilson
Ralvah Minick
C. P. Weldin
Dawson
R. E. Shannon
Palmer Schilling
Weldin
Handcraft Group Hosts March Meeting at Meyer Home
Mrs Maurice Meyer Virginia McLaughlin and Anna Waggoner hosted the March meeting of Handcraft department group 4 Fortnightly club with Mrs James Birney presiding. Guests included Mrs W B Dupuis Mrs Dale Carstensen and others. demonstrations on Covering Buttons and styles in cloth were presented followed by a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Meyer
Virginia McLaughlin
Anna Waggoner
Meyer
James Birney
W. B. Dupuis
Dale Carstensen
Delbert Lewis
Richard Birney
Richard A. Stewart
Mary O’neill
Rebekah Club Hosts Dinner for Families
The Rebekah club and 41 family members enjoyed a cooperative dinner last evening in the I.O.O.F dining room. Mrs Howard Baker noble grand of the Rebekah lodge was honored guest. The next family night supper will be in June. The hour before the Rebekah Odd Fellow social at 8 pm was spent visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
Howard Baker
Rebekah Lodge
W C T U Institute Holds All Day Meeting With Mrs Porter
An all day W C T U institute met yesterday with fourteen members and guest Marguerite Hering. Sessions covered child welfare Christianity liquor and temperance topics with readings, devotions, and discussions on gambling and alcohol laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U. Institute
J. Porter
Iw.c.t.u. Institute
J. A. Porter
Marguerite Hering
Ben Coppock
C. V. Crull
Russell Bell
Charles Wilson
Pearl Whistler
Nayadley
Bessie Wead
California
George Brinton
Christian Advocate Temperance
Ella Gordon Read
H J Club Meeting With Mrs D Shalla
Twelve members of the H J club and Mrs Delores Shettler were guests of Mrs Dwane Shalla for the regular meeting. Mrs Verne Escher presided as the group voted a $2 donation to the Red Cross and planned a flower and bulb exchange for April 11 with Mrs Charles Schnoebelen. The afternoon included visiting and the group tied a comforter for the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Delores Shettler
Dwane Shalla
Verne Escher
Red Cross
Charles Schnoebelen
Pinochle Party Held by O E S at Masonic Temple
Four pinochle tables served by Eastern Stars at the Masonic temple yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Sam Sigafoose won high score and Mrs. C. G. Schmoeller had low. A Farm Bureau health meeting notice was read. Hostess committee members Mrs. H. M. Dodder and Mrs. Faul Snakenberg served refreshments amid Easter yellow and white decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Sam Sigafoose
C. G. Schmoeller
Farm Bureau
H. M. Dodder
Faul Snakenberg
Swivel chairs trace history from offices to conversation chairs
The swivel chair dates back four centuries, foundational to office work. An 1800s style conversation chair featured dandified young gentlemen facing backward to spare their costly tail coats from wrinkling.
W R C Essay Winners Honored At PTA Meeting
The West Chester PTA awards four W R C essay contest winners on the topic The Centennial of the State of Iowa. Winners Jeri Lee Anderson Faith Bauer Rema McDowell and Mary Jane Stephens were announced by Lucy Leet with prizes funded by the Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Parent Teacher Association
Fred Ladehoff
Ruth Griggs
State of
Iowa
Jeri Lee Anderson
Faith Bauer
Rema McDowell
Mary Jane Stephens
Snn
Clement Griffith
Eldin Bauer
Troy Forinash
Leland Sprague
Jane
Hazel Griggs
Laurel Statler
Harold Nicola
Mary Ann Bauer
J. L. Calkins
Mrs G A Reinert Hosts Pythian Past Chefs
The Pythian Past Chefs association gathered at Mrs. G A Reinert's home for an evening of bridge after a brief business meeting led by president Mrs C G Marshall. One new member, Mrs Gene Smith, was initiated. high score went to Mrs William Matucha, traveling prize to Mrs Nola Laukner, and low score to Mrs O C Grecian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Past Chefs Association
G. A. Reinert
Gene Smith
C. G. Marshall
William Matucha
Nola Laulkner
O .C. Grecian
Homemakers Club Meeting Led by Mrs Munson
Mrs Sam Munson hosted ten members of the Homemakers club plus several children and guests such as Mrs Myrtle Morgan and Mrs Edward Shalla. Vice president Mrs Arthur Wiley led a business meeting as members answered roll call with Irish jokes and a $5 donation to the Red Cross was approved. Farm Bureau work for the year was discussed and topics assigned. A seasonally themed one course refreshment was served with assistance from Mrs Ahrens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Munson
Homemakers Club
Myrtle Morgan
Edward Shalla
Ray Phillips
Arthur Wiley
Harold Ahkens
Virgil Lintz
Amos Stout
Munson
Social Calendar Notices From Various Groups
Social calendar items include the Bible department at 2:30 p.m. at the public library and a 8 p.m. Damascus Shrine gathering at the Masonic temple with officer elections and sandwich bringing. Pythian Sisters host a 6:30 p.m. pot luck at KP hall and the Women's Missionary Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the U.P. church with Mrs. Mable Gray. VFW Post and Auxiliary host a joint social at 8 p.m. in the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Dodd
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Women’s Missionary Society
U.P. Church
Mable Gray
V.F.W. Post
Hall
Birthday Greetings Spark Local Celebrations Across Town
The notice lists multiple residents and former Washington locals celebrating birthdays. Names include Mrs. Russell Plecker, Mrs. Robert Crossett, Daryl Dodder, Mrs. Milt Sojka, Alice Scott, Mrs. Mabel Thompson, John Winga, Esther Widmer, Marcella Flanders, Al Cantoni, Lou Arthur, Mrs. Max Richenberger, Mrs. B. C. Humble, Maxine Adams, Harold Gerdes, and others. It notes former residents Mrs. Elliot Grayson and Maurice Mayo birthdays, plus Y. Bruce Campbell turning 12, Gary Neil Marston celebrating six candles, and Carston Mangold observing his 19th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Plecker
Robert Crossett
Daryl Dodder
Milt Sojka
Alice Scott
Riverside
Mabel Thompson
Ainsworth
John Winga
Esther Widmer
Marcella Flanders
al Cantoni
Lou Arthur
Max Richenberger
B. C. Humble
Maxine Adams
Harold Gerdes
Chapter J P E O Meeting With Mrs Stephen
Chapter J P E O held a meeting last evening with Mrs Homer Stephen in attendance. Twenty six members participated as Mrs DPD P Livingston presided. Mrs T A Michels gave a review of goods and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O. Hell
Homer Stephen
Dpd
P. Livingston
T. A. Michels
Dinner Honors Church Members in Military Service
Presbyterian members were honored at a cooperative dinner last evening in the church dining room. Family members of veterans and honored guests from Ft. Leavenworth Kansas Long Beach California and other locales attended. Myrtie McCleary circle prepared kitchen arrangements while the Senior Missionary Society handled table decorations and the program. Dave Elder presided as Harold Wehr David Pearson and Naomi Wilson offered responses. The honor roll was read by Mrs. Vernon Witting and Rev. T. B. White closed with scripture and remarks in memory of gold star men. The audience stood to sing America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie McCleary
Senior Missionary Society
Dave Elder
Patricia Berry
Esther Gerdes
Martha Young
Helen Caldwell
Harold’ Wehr
David Pearson
Naomi Wilson
Vernon Witting
T. Bk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eugene Engel
Foote
Cedar Falls
Tommy Bright
Wolf’s Flower
Fram
Unity
Washington Oil Company
C.V. Grall
St. Patrick Party
C. A. Mahin
Wichita, Kan
F. H. Mahin
Jean Moody
Long Beach
Calif
J. C. Carris
William Glassburner
Albert DeKoning
Linnville
Walter DeKoning
Sulley
Inlaw
Jacob DeKon
Ya As
P. S
South Side Square
United States
Motor Service
Alan Nunn May
Canada
King’s College, University of London
International
Mrs. Meyer
Nicola
D. Shalla
O.E.S
Temple
W.R.C
P.T.A
Mrs. Munson
Public Library
Howard McCleery
Brian Humphrey Davis
John Davis
Columbus Junction
Elliot Grayson
Maurice Mayo
Schenectady
Bruce Campbell
Hubert Campbell
Pilotburg
Gary Neil Marston
Ivan Marston
Lincoln
Carston Mangold
Harold Mangold
Mrs
Stephen
Roberta Beauty Salon
Church
Presbyterian Church
Robert D. Vaughn
Ft. Leavenworth, Kan
Long Bea, Calif
Dean Cox
Pletely
James Street
America
Bulova
Christine
Jowends
Lemmon
East Side Square
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