Elect Mrs Benson Coppock to Sixteenth Year Teaching
The school meeting approves Mrs Eulalia Benson for another term as teacher, marking her sixteenth year at the school. Reports note happy students and community attendance at the event. Local social updates include visits among families in Washington Wayland and Burlington with weather concerns and muddy roads mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Coppock
Gleede
Eulalia Benson
Benson
Gleede Dold
Rhua Davison
Washington
Boyd
C. L. McKenzie
Wayland
Evelyn
Fred Dold
H. D. Steven
Burlington
Willard Hauenstein
Glenn Hesser
Bertha Hesser
Bobby Davison
Neff
Gerald Neff
Larry
Ray Dain
Hter
Dain
Utility
Iowa City
Sun
Ella Merchant
Raymond Goode
M. B. Mekune
O. E. Pratt
Sam Marsh
James
Near Washington
Lester Neff
Howard Zillman
Rock Island
Iil
A. L. Zihiman
Harry Miller
Fred Edwards
T. Bb. Alter
B. A. van Trump
Lloyd Arbrogast
Manning
Pearl Mowrey
Whisler Visits Des Moines Before Colorado Boulder Return
Lawrence Whisler traveled to Des Moines this afternoon to stay overnight with university friend Charles Ford. They plan to drive back to their studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder after enjoying spring vacation at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Whisler
Des Moines
Charles Ford
University of Colorado At Boulder
Ainsworths Welcome Son At The Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ivan Marston Ainsworth announce the birth of a son last evening weighing eight pounds fourteen ounces at THE HOSPITAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Marston Ainsworth
Magazine Agent Gets Dirty Face
Franklin Center report recounts a wash day prank where a magazine agent is splashed with dirty wash water from a glove and wringer. The piece blends community anecdotes with local notes on residents, visits, and school board activities.
Illness prompts families to visit Kephart home in Washington
Mrs Edna Ruebsam and daughter Mrs Lloyd Robertson of Des Moines came to Washington for the illness of KR W Kephart. Robertson arrives tonight. Charles Ruebsam of Iowa City and others plan weekend stay. Several relatives travel between Ottumwa and Moline to visit, and property at 403 East Third Street changes hands as the Elmer Peiffer family plans a move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Ricketts
Charles
Catherine
Fairfield
Robert Ricketts
Jefferson City
Harold Johnson
Johnson
Ricketts
Wayne Brown
Iowa City
Charles Brown
Hilda
Nels B Westermark
Western Auto Supply
Edna Ruebsam
Lloyd Robertson
Des Moines
Washington
Ruebsam
KR. W. Kephart
Robertson
Charles Ruebsam
R. W. Kephart
Eberly Donovan
Moline
Hubert Wilson
East Third Street
John LeFever
Elmer Peiffer
Will Kos
East Third St
Russell Knott
Kos
Temple Emanuel Acquires Purim Megillah Scroll
Davenport's Temple Emanuel adds a first edition Purim Megillah from the Union of American Hebrew Congregations in Cincinnati. The scroll tells the Book of Esther story of Esther and Mordecai saving Jews from Haman during Ahasuerus's reign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Emanuel
Purim Megillah
Davenport - Davenport
Temple Emanure
Cincinnatic
Oho
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Liberal Judaism In
America
Kathey
Persia
Haman
Ahasuerus
Banana Pigs Banana Figs Ripe Bananas Sun Dried With Sugar
A compact note describes ripe bananas preserved by sprinkling with sugar and drying in the sun. The term banana pigs appears as a quirky phrase in the description.
Community visits mark a quiet Eureka Sunday
Local residents shared a day of visits across Eureka and nearby towns. J L Coon and Laurena Martha joined the Clark Wagner home, while the Edwards and Benson families also spent time at several local hosts. Howard Wagner welcomed guests from Washington and Rock Island Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Benson
Eureka
J. L. Coon
Laurena Marthes
Clark Wagner
Harry Miller
Fred Edwards
Howard Hotle
Washington
Elwyn Gardner
Howard Wagner
Roland Armstrong
Rock Island
Illinois
Max Owen
Jerry
Youths convicted in attempted robbery of crippled Bedford woman
Bedford District Judge Homer A Fuller sentences two youths after they confessed to Sheriff Ivan Wells that they tried to rob a disabled year-old Bedford woman in her home. Bob Thompson 20 was sent to Ananina reformatory for five years. Robert Marshall 15 blamed Thompson for leading him into crime and was sent toildora training school for five years, paroled to Sheriff Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ivan Wells
Homer A Fuller
Bob Thompson
Ananina Reformatory
Robert Marshall
Thompson
Ildora
Sherif Wells
Presbyterian Aid Group Elects Officers in All Groups
Officers were chosen in all Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups at yesterday’s meetings. Group 1 elected J. C. Carris as leader Albert Lay as assistant leader and Howard Miller as secretary treasurer. Group 4 named Roy Stewart leader A B Schmoeller as assistant leader and Ed Carris as secretary treasurer. Group 2 met at Fred L. Moore’s home with L. E. Wilson leader George Pauls assistant and T. R. Gillespie secretary treasurer. Group 3 elected Henry Bailey leader Genn Wilson assistant Mary Rickey program chair Elizabeth Humphreys secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
F. W. Eastwood
J. C. Carris
Albert Lay
Howard Miller
Roy Stewart
A. B. Schmoeller
Ed Carris
Leslie Zook
Fred L. Moore
B. C. Briley
Tina Shields
L. E. Wilson
George Pauls
T. R. Gillespie
Randall Neill
John Hughes
Moore
Glenn Wilson
J. E. Lemmon
Henry Bailey
Genn Wilson
Mary Rickey
Elizabeth Humphreys
Silas Korf
Melvin Hillery
Board Proceedings and Tax Actions by Washington County
The Washington County Board of Supervisors met on March days with all members present. They reconsidered and increased numerous home stead tax credit and exemption numbers. A 1939 tax abatement was granted on Lot 23 North Seven acres in Section 18. Clara L. Goodwin received tax suspension approval. A March session approved a bridge project Federal Aid to Secondary Roads Project No. 223 and related right of way, engineering, and inspection arrangements funded by county funds with potential help from the Highway Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Washington Afimery Corporation
Clara L. Goodwin
Lpi
Toa
Washington County
Iowa
The
Highway Commission
Sunshine Community Club to Elect Officers
If road conditions are favorable a meeting of the Sunshine Community club will be held next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Glenn Beenblossom. Election of officers will take place and each member is asked to bring quilt blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
Glenn Beenblossom
U.P. Woman's Missionary Society
Mande
Ethel McCreedy
Lloyd Walker
Priscilla Club
D. J. Ross
South Town Avenue
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
V.F.W
K.C. Hall
Rosemary Club
Llovy Foster
Augusta Lester
West
Madison Street
Bethel Missionary Society
Grate Spran
Rebekah Odd Fellows Social Receives Large Crowd
A large crowd attended the Rebekah IOOF social at the Odd Fellows hall last night. A varied program featured Glen Murphy, Charles Murdock and Harold Brock with instrumental selections, readings by Burdette Wagenknecht, a skit, and a quartet number. Dancing followed with Beanies Orchestra providing the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah-I. O. O
Ruth Wagenknecht
Glen Murphy
Lovin’ LeRoy
Harold Brock
Burdette Wasenknecht
Odd Fellows Quartet
Beanies Orchestra
Oxford Junction
Frank Longwell
R. H. Wagenknecht
Burham Birthday celebration hosts pinochle games
Mrs. Everette Burham entertained at her husband’s birthday party with pinochle at four tables. Captains led two teams, the losers served refreshments. Prizes went to Mrs. Dan Rohrer and Mrs. Jesse Radda for the women, and AKE Palmer and Cleo Shockey for the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Burham
Ray Watson
Dale Atkinson
Dan Rohrer
Jesse Radda
County allocates funds to finish road project
Washington County commits from the Secondary Road Construction Fund to cover the remaining cost of the project. Ned Morrow serves as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Ethel Grecian Wilson is the County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Board of Supervisors
Ned Morrow
Ethel Grecian
Wilson County
Denied: Cromwell Speech Not Approved by Roosevelt
Washington March 23 The White House issued a formal denial that James H R Cromwell the U S Minister to Canada submitted his controversial speech to President Roosevelt for approval before delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
White House
James H. R. Cromwell
United States
Canada
Roosevelt
Youth Killed in Iowa Road Crash Near Manchester
Elwyn Curtis aged 19, a high school student, died in a crash between Manchester and Independence Iowa. Two others were injured when the car struck a bridge railing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Manchester
Elwyn Curtis
Here
Independence
Varied colonial glass unearthed at Jamestown exhibit
Archaeological displays at Jamestown and Yorktown feature glassware from Colonial National Historical Park excavations in Virginia. The collection includes wine and rum bottles, Dutch gin containers, perfume vials, goblets, and window panes, tracing the evolution of bottle shapes from Jamestown’s early globular form to late eighteenth century moulded cylinders. Some pieces originate from the early James Town glass works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial National Historical Park
Virginia
Jamestown
Yorktown
Electric Kitty Duke Survives Electric Shock
Duke the kitten belonging to Bill Ehinger of Huntington Indiana was found biting an electric radio wire and electrocuted until his owner pulled the plug and revived him with milk. The narrow escape shows a pet saved by quick action and dairy aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Bill Ehinger
Huntington
Ind
Ehinger
Social Calendar Highlights For DeMolay and Local Groups
Notices announce DeMolay benefit card party at the Masonic Temple. Bible and Handcraft departments list meetings with names and addresses. U P Woman's Missionary Society and Priscilla club hold events with hostesses named. Damascus Shrine officers election and V F W auxiliary card party are noted along with various club gatherings through Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
George Clapper
West Washington Street
Richard Stewart
North Second Avenue
Birthday Toasts and Milestones Highlight Local Residents
Wanda Coffin and Tommie Hotle turn six as families share birthday greetings. A list notes several local youths also celebrating. Ellen Wallace, 83, marked as a Civil War veteran’s widow and Gold Star mother, born in a log cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen S. Wallace
Three Quarter Century Club
Birthday Honorees Across Town List Easter Sunday Celebrants
Mrs. Clark E Brown and her brothers David Thomas Collett Sither of Wellman both join the Three Quarter Century club celebrating birthdays tomorrow. Younger twins Richard and Robert Dodder turn eleven tomorrow. Mildred Foster Ira Coon of Ainsworth Mrs P J Hoover West Chester Mrs Mary King Crawfordsville Mrs Earl Steele Mrs Walter Patterson Lexington and Raymond Moriarty are set for Easter Sunday observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark E. Brown
David Thomas Collett Sither
Wellman
Three Quarter Century Club
Richard and
Robert Dodder
Mildred Foster
Ira Coon
Ainsworth
P J. Hoover
West Chester
Mary King
Crawtfordsville
Earl Steele
Walter Patterson
Lexington
Raymond Moriarty
Hetty Gross to Celebrate Seventh Birthday
Hetty Gross daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Gross will mark her seventh birthday on Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetty Gross
Leo Gross
Hoskins and Highfield to Wed in Iowa City Church
Richard Hoskins of Brighton and Ann Highfield of Iowa City will marry this evening at 6 30 in the Episcopal church in Iowa City. The bride is a University of Iowa senior and the groom a sophomore in the university college of dentistry. They will reside at 926 East Church street Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Iowa City
Richard Hoskins
Brighton
Ann Highfield
University of Iowa
Hoskins
F. A. Hoskins
University College of Dentistry
East Church Street
T.T.T. Chapter A Db Meeting With Mrs O'Brien
In Wellman on March 23 the T.T.T. Chapter A Db met at Mrs. L A O'Brien home with thirteen members. Presiding was president Mrs Calvin Griffith. Relief work reports were given and plans made for a rummage and candy gate at the Legion hall on Saturday March 30. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Chapter A. Db
T. T. To
L. A. O'Brien
Calvin Griffith
Legion Hall
Mrs Eldon Novy Feted at Shower Last Night
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Eldon Novy formerly Maxine Jarrard was hosted by Eilene Simpson Ruth and Ar dith Jarrard in the Strong home. Carolyn Strong helped with games and advice to the bride. Twenty guests sat at dining and two side tables as pink and white decor and Easter motifs created a festive scene with gifts displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilene Simpson
Ruth and
Ardith Jarrard
Birthday Supper Surprise for Mildred Meyer
Mildred Meyer returned from school to find a birthday supper organized by her mother. Virginia and Maurice served a two course meal. A decorated cake, songs, and games followed before the guests departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Meyer
Virginia
Maurice
Mildred
Mrs. Townsend Elected President of U P Ladies Aid
Ainsworth March 23 The United Presbyterian Ladies Aid held its annual potluck luncheon at Mrs Glen Porter's home. Fifteen members attended. Officers elected: President Mary Townsend first vice Jessie Pressly second vice Gordon secretary Wilma Hunt treasurer A E Sands. Nellie Hamil of Washington was a guest. Supper Club hosts Mr and Mrs E J Evans. bridge at four tables with high scores to Chas Jenkins and John Buenneke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ladies Aid Society of the
United Presbyterian Church
Glen Porter
Mary Townsend
Jessie Pressly
Mac Gordon
Wilma Hunt
A E. Sands
Nellie Hamil
Washington
E. J. Evans
Chas, Jenkins
John Buenneke
Republican caucus to be held in Ford Garage
The Republican caucus for the ninth ward will convene Saturday March 23 at 7 40 p m in the Ford Garage. Dr W O Kyle serves as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnd
Ford Garage
Kyle
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Precinet Ar
A. E. Baldrige
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Joan Fields
Muscatine
Pp. E. Hunt
Leon
Marilyn Beaty
Davenport
Mrs
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Hilma Bey
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Edward Co. Bey
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Panke
Edward
Fred Bey
Everett
Glenn
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LaCrosse Tribune
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Batavia
Kerry Kelly
J. M. Kelly
D. M. Kurtz
Frank Kurtz
Mary MccConaughy
KE. M. McConaughy
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W.S. Kyte
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Hilma Larson
West Fifth Street
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C. Cc. Wenger
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Fresh Eggs
Reister Bros
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University Hospital
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Dick Ahrens
Clarence Berkhoff
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A. B. Clark
Elmer Bain
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Crawfordsville
H. L. Huber
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Camden
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Roy Whiteman
Burlington and Son
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Pleasant Lawn
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Corning High School
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Kalona
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Silas Finke
R. L. Lawson
Dean
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Oshkosh
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Decatur
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Franklin Center
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Witterset
Pill
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Nellie Gillespie
Clarence Boshart
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Emil Anderson
Art Dawson
Howard Fisher
Raymond
Geo
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Rosalie Combs
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KA. Mall
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W. M. Darbyshire
Ottumwa
Charles Darbyshire
MecCleese
M. J. Orr
Orr
Presbyterian Aid Group
Toto
Sunshine Club
Rebekah-I.o.oo.f
Virginia Glass Collections
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Milton Coffin
Veo
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Gilbert Hotle
Columbus Junction
Jessin Curtis
Stanley White
Alice Wulf
William Perdock
Vera Stutsman
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Henry Sehillig
Jeanne Strom
T.T.T
Washington Dairy
M. Townsend
U. P. Ladies Aid
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