Embree to Join Z. L. Land Carnival Tour
Charles Embree plans weekend departure for Chapman Kansas to join the Z. L. Land carnival company for this coming season. In Cedar Rapids yesterday, Mr. and Mrs. George Pauls Ray Palmer Francis Mangold and S W Easter attended an automobile insurance meeting. Rock Island Illinois residents Mr and Mrs Lewis Whitted welcomed a son born Wednesday at St Luke's Davenport. Mrs Whitted is Mildred Masson, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Masson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Embree
Chapman, Kan
Z. L. Land Carnival Company
George Pauls
Ray Palmer
Francis Mangold
S. W. Easter
Cedar Rapids
Lewis Whitted
Rock Island, Il
St. Luke's Hospital
Davenport
Whitted
Mildred Masson
George Masson
Mort Keeley
Evanston, Ill
T. T. Keeley
Mr. Keeley
M. T. Keers
Wilmington
Delaware
Beer
Patricia Keeley
Br. W. Lloyd
Williamesburg
J. M. Lloyd
Mr. Lloyd
Milo Black
Lloyd
Washington Boys to Track Meet at Little Six Indoor Meet
Twelve Washington high school athletes travel to Iowa City for the Little Six indoor track and field meet at the university field house tonight. Coach Fred Maasdam notes inexperience may limit scoring but expects a few points from runners and field event competitors including Mace Steele Barden Knupp Berdo Bordwell Durst Lewis Randall Moore Scott Anderson. Ottumwa Fort Madison and Burlington touted as strong rivals with events beginning at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Maasdam
Washington
Iowa City
Glenn Mace
Milo Steele
Ned Barden
Dick Knupp
T. J. Berdo
Dick Bordwell
Charles Durst
Bob Lewis
Tom Randall
Dick Moore
Lloyd Scott
Terry Anderson
Ottumwa
Fort Madison
Burlington
University Field House
Social notes and visitor reports from Washington area
Local residents and relatives travel for visits and family events with many mentions of extended family ties. Updates include Dr and Mrs C W McLaughlin returning from Long Beach California to Washington, and multiple trips to Cincinnati Iowa City and Cedar Rapids among others.
Notice of burial service for W. B. kord yce
Please meet at Hall Saturday at 3 20 to attend the burial service of our late brother W B kord yce Geo Baker C C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
W. B. Kordyce
Mud Wrestle Wednesday at City Hall
Washington wrestling fans will see mud wrestling next Wednesday night at City Hall starting at eight. The "Human Blimp" over 600 pounds returns to face Marvin Buckwalter and Henry Kelly, with Buckwalter meeting Kelly and Walter Dusek facing Bill Jeffries on the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
City Hall
Marvin Bueckwalter
Henry Kelly
Francis Haney
Buckwalter
Kelly
Walter Dusek
Bill Jeffries
Plenty of Housing Room at Iowa City for State Tourney
Iowa City officials report ample lodging for the state high school basketball tournament with nearly 100 unused rooms among 375 overnight units. Total attendance reached about 61,000 across seven sessions, while official receipts totaled 17,406.33, aided by reduced student admission prices and the move to Town's fieldhouse for better seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
IDPA
Gordon Brown
Chamber of Commerce
George A. Brown
Iowa High School Athletic Association
High School Athletic Association
Des Moines
Frome
University of Town
Book Review at Y Next Tuesday Evening
The third in a series of Y W A book reviews will be held next Tuesday at 7:30 in the Y W C A room. Mrs. Carl J. Roberts will review Moment in Peking by Lin Yutang, tracing China from the Boxer rebellion to modern times. All women in the community are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J. Roberts
Pekin
Lin Yutang
China
Japan
Abe Lincoln
Hinds
Henry Hull
South America
Social Weekend Guests Arrive in Town
Lewis Dusenberry of Davenport visited friends yesterday. Helen Jamison of Villisea will arrive tonight to be the weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Lloyd
Lewis Dusenberry
Davenport
Helen Jamison
Villisea
Harold Johnson
Gypsy fortune teller arrested over Iowa farmer swindle
In Indiana, a gypsy woman was arrested in connection with a 5200 dollar hoax against Ed Schlapkobl of Louisa County Iowa. The farmer, a married father of three, met a slender, attractive fortune teller at a Lone Tree carnival who wrote from Ottumwa and Dubuque as Madame Marie and instructed him to withdraw bank funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkesville
Indiana
Iowa
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ed Schlapkobl
Louisa County
Lone Tree
Ottumwa
Dubuque
Marie
Washington DeMolays hammer Osage in 39 to 8 rout
Washington DeMolays defeated Osage 39 to 8 in the first round of the state tournament at Waterloo. The unbeaten Washington team, not rated highly this year, faces Waterloo tonight for tougher action. Box score notes Washington 21 Osage 7 at halftime. players Wolf Chamberlain Morricon Dening Weaverling and Crew credited with free throws and totals as officials Whitford and Bender oversee the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Osage
Waterloo
Wolf Chamberlain
Morricon
Denning
Weaverling Crew
Whitford
Michigan
Bender
Navy
Junior Missionary Society Bake Sale Date Change
The Junior Missionary Society bake sale will be held April 6 instead of April 16, as announced in yesterday's journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Missionary Society
Wellman Pupils Stage One Act Play at Local School
The Wellman high school auditorium hosted a one act play The Neighbors with a sizable crowd. A cartet solo by Robert Wehrle and a brass sextet performance opened followed by a cast including Helen Kehoe Bettye Turnipseed Ezra Williams and others. The troupe later traveled to Iowa City to present at Littl Theatre competing with thirty six Class C schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Wellman
Wellman High School
Robert Wehrle
Brass
Kenneth Durian
Lurnae Stead
Helen Jean Bishop
Betty Stead
Harold Weidlein
Grandma
Helén Kehoe
Bettye Turnipseed
Ezra Williams
Mildred Groff
Peter
Burrell Foster, Jr
Inez
Virginian Gardner
Mis’ Elmira Moran
Barbara Fjelland
Mis’ Trot
Mildred Taylor
Mis’ Carry
Muriel Marner
Leo Durian
Iowa City
Littl
Rotary
Newell Day
Davenport
Grace Young
Des Moines
George Struble
Vella Maplethorp
Joe Crossett
Struble
Joyce Miller
Rutledge
ER. D. Miller
Rodger Miller
Lansing
Michigan
Jay Miller
Omaha
EF. J. Sommers
L. W. Duret
Keith Adams
L. BR. Fleming
John
Earl Griges
West Chester
Guy Moothart
Clifford Yoder
Patty
Rodney
Blue Grass
Blanche Bock
Dubuque
Wigan
Sun
L. W. Durst
Martin Durst
University of Dubuque
Bless It Phrase Found At Sehlapkoh Home
A fragment notes the phrase bless it associated with Sehlapkoh and mentions its use at his residence. The readable text centers on a local reference to a personal expression or ritual tied to the individual's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehlapkoh
Re-admission and admissions noted for local patients
Kelen Knupp was re admitted yesterday for medical care. Lyle Duncan of Cotter was dismissed yesterday. James Curl of Brighton was admitted yesterday for medical fate... Note: text contains multiple garbled names and fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelen Knupp
Lyle Duncan
Cotter
James Curl
Brighton
Two Courses of Child Study Are Given at Meeting
Mrs D C Barrett and Mrs George Fields presented subjects at the Child Study department meeting at Mrs Richard Stewarts home. Barrett described The Infant and Pre School Course referencing Cincinnati clubs using You Yourself as a text. Fields reviewed University of Iowa lessons on adolescence highlighting growth, changes, listening, prudent independence, budgeting, and marriage outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Barrett
George Fields
Richard Stewart
Barrett
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fields
University of Iowa
Melvin Hilfery
Lovella Patton
Joe Falk
E D. Morrison, Jr
Harry Sizer
Morrison
Stewart
Ohne Guest
John Westphal
Mrs W J Masson Hosts Handcraft Section Meeting
Mrs Masson will host Handcraft department section 1 next Tuesday at 2 30 PM in a new meeting place. Utilitarian Ceramics to be discussed and a display of old pottery led by Mrs Orie Turner invites members to bring pottery or vases for inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J Masson
Coppoock Newsroundup March entry of local visits
Mar. 29 updates show Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dold at Edwin Leeper’s in Mt. Pleasant. Families visit, business calls in Washington, and road conditions noted as improving. Health notes include Mrs. Ella Merchant on sick list and Jimmie Hesser ill with tonsillitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleede Dold
Fred Dold
Edwin Leeper
Mt. Pleasant
Charles Davison
Lloyd Swartzendruber
Ray Davn
Marengo
Ella Merchant
Clel Spohn
Dixon, IL
Wm. Volger
IL. Arbogast
Glenn Hesser
Elmer Reschley
Merrimac
Mia
Sam Marsh
Washington
Lester Neff
W. S. Cochran
Gerald Neff
Larry
Lester Wagner
Rhua Davison
John van Sant
Jimmie Hesser
Raymond Coon
Columbus Junction
Howard Zillman
Rock Island
A. L. Zillman
Community thanks following passing of Mrs. Oscar Waters
Oscar Waters and family express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness shown after the death of their wife and mother Mrs. Oscar Waters. The note lists Mrs. Katherine Gunderson Mrs. Lucille Kolosick and Daryl Becker as part of the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Waters
Katherine Gunderson
Lucille Kolosick
Daryl Becker
The
Journal
Jolly Garden Club of West Chester Joins Federation
Westchester county federation gains eleventh member as Jolly Garden Club of West Chester joins. The group, organized in 1932, meets first Friday monthly and studies flower arranging, garden planning, and tours. Officers include President Pat Hoover and Secretary-Treasurer J E Coffey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Garden Club of
West Chester
Nels HK. Westermark
Federated Clubs
Washington County
Jolly Garden Club
Pat Hoover
Lafe Stout
J. E. Coffey
Tom Carris
Keota
I. E. Coffey
Will Embree
Charley Harley
al Huber
Fred Lindenmeyer
Edith Munro
Olive Munro
Will Munro
Sarah Pollock
Many Happy Returns Wedding Anniversary and Birthdays Listed
Today celebrates a wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs. Broward Kugle of Dublie and Wilmer Sheets of Keota. Birthdays include Dean Cox Harry Murphy Delano Watson Richard Fishery A L Duensing Anna Tedford Carol Jean Twinam Mrs. Mae McCulley lowelly and Mrs. A Keith Droz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr and
M Irs. Broward Kugle
Dublie
Wilmer Sheets
Keota
Dean Cox
Harry Murphy
Delano Watson
Richard Fishery
Haskins
A. L. Duensing
Anna Tedford
Ainsworth
Carol Jean Twinam
Donnellson
A. Keith Droz
Mae McCulley Lowelly
Eldest Twins Honored on 85th Birthday in Washington County
A birthday dinner at Mrs. Clark Brown’s home celebrated Mrs. Brown and her twin Collett Sitler turning eighty five. They are the county’s oldest twins, born March 24, 1865 in Ohio. Residents recall long roots in Washington County with extensive family ties and health reported as fairly good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Brown
New Wellman
Brown
Georgia Booth
Collet Sitler
Sitler
Dayton
Ray
Wellman
Washington County
Booth
Ray Sitter
Kenneth and
Galen
Glennwood Gingerich
Judith Kay
Mr. Sitler
Charley Sitler
Stanwood
Wellston Community Notes March Outbreaks and Visits
Wellston local notes report Mr and Mrs Chris Brinning recovering from flu Stella Smith from Keota cared for local children with whooping cough who are improving Visitors included Zack Pratt Howard Schultz Ethel Wilson and others at the Wilson and Snyder homes Mary Jane Lemley Marjorie Brinning back in school after whooping cough recovery Blanche Ginkens improving from injury and planning return to school by early April Fred Small moving to Grace Hill residence vacated by Harley Cherwinker The entry lists several family and neighbor visits and health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wilson
Wellston
Mar
Chris Brinning
Stella Smith
Keota
Zack Pratt
Howard Schultz
Ethel Wilson
Keith McClelland
Beverly
Harry Banks
David Banks
Leroy
Curtis Snyder
Sally Mikseh
Jerry
Carol Ann Banks
Carol Ann
Mr. Light
Cloyce Hayes
Blanche Ginkens
Fred Small
Grace Hill
Harley Cherwinker
Mary Jane Lemley
Marjorie Brinning
Social Calendar of Community Clubs and Events
A dense community social page lists Friday dance with Jolly Good Timers and Rendezvous with Joe Fisher orchestra, Saturday family supper at the LA and J club, Nineteenth Century club meeting, and multiple department and club notices including YWCA book review, Rainbow Girls, DAR, and a note on craft sessions and a date change for a friendly social club with a care of finishing guilt bricks and needlework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Fisher
Joe Maxwell
Robert Patterson
Officers Re-elected in Presbyterian Women’s Bible Class
All officers were re-elected at a Presbyterian Women’s Bible class meeting held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C S Lemmon. Officers include President Mrs Tom Rickey Vice President Mrs John Libe Secretary Mrs George Clapper Treasurer Lydia Juzeler Teacher Anna Scott Assistant Teacher Eva Denny. Mrs J B Randle read scripture Miss Juzeler presented treasurer’s report showing all expenses paid and a balance remaining Miss Scott spoke on a trip to Scatterwood home Fifteen members attended and refreshments were served by Mrs Lemmon and Mrs John Libe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women's Bible
C.S. Lemmon
Tom Rickey
John Libe
George Clapper
Lydia Juzeler
Anna Scott
Eva Denny
J. B. Randle
Miss Scott
Miss Juzeler
Relief Corps Holds Regular Meeting in West Chester
J. W. Baker Relief Corps No. West Chester held a Thursday session led by president Mrs. Laura Schulte. A town social division member reported on a recent event at Mrs. Eva Coffey’s home. Despite small attendance, members enjoyed the afternoon and voted to send one dollar for equipment at the Soldiers Home in Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker Relief Corps
West Chester
Laura Schulte
Eva Coffey
Marshalltown
4-H Girls and Leaders Plan Rally Day Meetings
Fanny Buchanan from Iowa State College visited Washington to assist 4-H girls and leaders. Morning sessions at the Farm Bureau office drafted Rally Day events, followed by afternoon planning with county officers and club representatives. All but one Washington county 4-H club attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Buchanan
Iowa State College
Ames
Washington
Miss Buchanan
Farm Bureau
Washington County
Local Families Share Social Visits in New Haven
Mr and Mrs Leo Baker and son of Waverly and Mr and Mrs L C Baker of New Haven ate dinner at Marion Smith home. The Baker and Statler families hosted visits from Detroit and Wellman guests. An oyster supper at Dale Robertson home featured Marion Smith and Melo Janecek with Albert Janecek Jr as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Smith
New Haven
Mar
Leo Baker
Waverly
L. C. Baker
Lloyd Polson
Wellman
Merle Statler
George H. Baker
Detroit
Mich
Funeral services for Mrs. Waters held at L L A Jones
Funeral services for Mrs. Oscar Waters were held yesterday afternoon at the L L A Jones funeral home, in charge of Rev. Stevens. Pallbearers were Francie Haney Claude Woods Richard Powers Albert Askea Charles Crone and James Batterson. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waters
Oscar Waters
Ll. A. Jones Funeral Home
W.evens
Francie Haney
Claude Woods
Richard Powers
Albert Askea
Charles Crone
James Batterson
Elm Grove Cemetery
Social Meeting of McCleery Circle Last Night
Members of the McCleery Circle enjoyed a social gathering at the nurses home last evening. Dessi Shaw led the entertainment with help from Mary Richey, Mable Shields, and Mrs Williams Grat. A movie was shown and a jukebox was used. Frasca Richer, Ruth Miner, and Tields Tracy organized the kairess. Tables were decorated with sweet pea bouquets and an orange and green theme. Duck-shaped ornaments held the nuts and candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleery Circle
McCleery
Dessi Shaw
Mary Richey Mable Shields
Willams Grat
James
Frasca Richer
Ruth Miner
Tields Tracy
Che
Kepharts to Hold Open House for Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Kephart observe their fifteenth wedding anniversary next Tuesday April 2 with an open house from 2 to 5 PM at the Kephart home four miles southeast of Washington. Relatives and friends will share a noon dinner. all friends are invited to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kephart
Kephart
Washitetoh
Pinochle Party Held at Temple Winners Named
Five tables of pinochle were played at the Eastern Star party in the Masonic Temple yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Lauder Kennedy won high score and Mere O G kh. Schmitt took the low score prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hamvey Meek Mrs. R. D. VanDorin and Mrs. C. G. Sehmoeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Lauder Kennedy
Mere OG Kh. Schmitt
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South Iowa
East Jefferson
Park
Wolf Floral CO
Reister Bros
Penney
Scott Furniture Co
Little
Mrs. C. W. Mclaughlin
Long Beach
Calif
Mrs. C. H. Bogle
Ruth Moyle
Maquoketa
W. R. Brown
Miss Moyle
Miss Stowe
Fort Dodge
P. B. Chenault
W.M.T
J. T. Pease
Dr. Pease
Alma Pease
Decorah
Pauline Reuss
Audubon
C. A. Pratt
Leo Reuss
W. J. Shannon
Robert Lytle
Russell Cartwright
Marion S. George
Paul Powell of
Kalona
B. G. Buffington
Wapello
Mrs. Buffington
Motion Picture Theater
Hugh Crayne
Oskaloosa
Frank Melar
Frank Stewart
Geo, Baker, C.C
Sitler Auto Parts
C. V. Crull
Demolays
Leo Duran
Livealim Mwgau
W. J. Masson
Coppock
P.m. - U.P. Church
J. EB. Wright
Rainbow Girls
MaSenie Temple
DAR
Frances Cherry
South
Marion Avenue
Carl Roberts
Pekin’ Handcraft Dept
Delis Miller
Ficers
Relief Corps
Kaires
Frank Kepharts
Nisley
Nieley
Bootery
McLellan
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