Local Movements and Social Notes From Washington Street
Local residents move between addresses including 1027 East Washington to 515 North Marion and 321 West Washington to 501 South Iowa. Families visit Monmouth College students on spring vacation. A tax reminder, play cast corrections, and social visits are noted along with local restaurant offerings and a theater outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Logan
L. A. Jones
East
Washington Street
J. Russell Bell
North
Marion Avenue
Clinton
Betty Stewart
Monmouth College
George C. Stewart
Stewart
Monmouth
Reister Bros
David Thompson
Marjorie
West Washington Street
Iowa Avenue
Rex Frank
Thompson
Robert Hatten
Mineral Wells
Texas
Catharine Null
Hatten
Camp Wolters
Fort Benning
Hospital Discharges and Admissions Report
Mrs. Dwight Wittmer was discharged this afternoon from the hospital. George Groff of Wellman was admitted this morning as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Wittmer
George Groff of
Wellman
Washington Merchants advance to Grandview finals
The Washington Merchants beat Huron 40 to 33 in the Grandview independent teams tournament. They earn a spot in tonight's final against Nu gent's Case of Wapello, a lineup featuring several former Burlington Junior College stars. The Merchants roster includes players from Washington and Conesville.
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Grandview
Washington Merchants
Huron
Nugent
Wapello
Burlington
Washington
Conesville
Cadet Redlinger Receives Army Soccer Team Minor A Award
Matthew J. Redlinger of Washington and North Town arenas is among 138 West Point cadets awarded for participation with an army team during the 1940 fall season. Lieut. Col. Louis Hibbs announces the minor A award for his service on the soccer team. He is in the Class of 1942 at the military academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
N.Y. Marin
Matthew J. Redlinger
Matthew Redlinger
North Town
Arenas
Washington
Louis E. Hibbs
Military Academy
Fairfield Social Roundup and Marriage License Note
Robert E. Johnson and Vipler Romine of Story City Iowa obtained a marriage license. Fairfield events include a city style show at the Armory with Rockwood store participation and private style showcases. Visitors include Mrs P H Frank of Waterloo and Wilbur Miller. Lloyd Terry departs for Port Lauderdale after burial of his father W M Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Johnson
Vipler Romine
Story City
Iowa
Clair Norton
Howard Crozier
Earl Rickford
Ferne Crozier
Wilma Kurtz
Ralph Susman
Harry Rimmerman
Fairfield
Armory
Rockwood
P. H. Frank
Waterloo
Wilbur Miller
Lloyd Terry
Port Lauderdale
Fla
W. M. Terry
J. E. Wright
Americans Arrested in Korea Over China War Plot
Reports from Tokio indicate at least eight Americans including O Gaylord Marsh the consul general at Keijo Korea have been arrested on charges of plotting a campaign against Japan in China. Most of those arrested were said to be officials or associates linked to the consulate.
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Tokio
Japan
O. Gaylord Marsh
Keijo
Korea
China
Germans Aren't Starving Continued From Page One
A writer in Berlin describes shortages despite grand hotels like the Adlon hosting foreign officials. Waiters are scarce as labor is diverted to factories and the army. Boiled macaroni with tomato sauce and chicory replaces meat and fish on many menus. A fish market system keeps rationed seafood scarce for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Adlon
United Press Office
Sweden
Norway
Holland
Nor- Norway
Germany
France
Belgium
Mrs Claire Gray to Relocate to Louisiana
Claire Gray will depart in the morning for Louisiana. Mrs Brown has visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Haney for weeks and plans to live at Oakland La as Mr Brown staff sergeant is stationed at Camp Claiborne La. Mrs Clive Gray and Mrs Claire Gray will return late next week.
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Claire Gray
Louisiana
Brown
Frank Haney
Oakland
Mr. Brown
Camp Claiborne
Clive Gray
William Cochrane Dies at Red Oak
William Cochrane, 74, president of the Thomas D Murphy Co calendar company in Red Oak, died of a heart attack in a Los Angeles hospital. A Republican, he had been in California for ill health. He served three terms as state senator and on the Southern Iowa exemption board during World War I. He was past president of the Iowa Manufacturers Association and the National Advertising Specialties Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Oak
William Cochrane
Thomas D. Murphy Co
Los Angeles
Cochrane
California
Iowa
Towa Manufacturers Association
National Advertising Specialtins Association
Vote to Allow Sales by State Nurseries
Des Moines faces heated debate as the state conservation commission wins approval for limited tree sales through public sale. An amendment to permit selling nursery trees at Ames and Keosauqua for erosion control passed 47 to 45, while a second amendment allowing seedling sales for reforestation passed 52 to 44 amid tense floor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Conservation Commission
Commission
Ames
Keosauqua
Grand Jury Ignores R Britton Accident
Polk county grand jury declined to indict Wendell Anderson of Norwalk in a Des Moines area crash that seriously injured 15 year old Robert Britton near the municipal airport on February 1. Bond of $2,106 will be released. State traffic code section cited by county attorney Francis J. Kuble explains the dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Polk County
Wendell Anderson
Norwalk
Robert Britton
Anderson
Francis J. Kuble
Presbyterian Aid Society in Meeting
Four groups of the Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church held meetings yesterday afternoon. Group 1 with eight members and two guests elected officers for the new church year and heard devotions led by Mrs. Fred Longer. Group 2 met with sixteen attendees to plan the coming year with officers to take duties April first. Group 3, twelve members, met at Mrs. Eastwood’s home to outline May activities and next year programs. Group 4 at Bratton Home hosted three guests and fourteen members. devotions were led by Mrs. Eastwood and plans for the year were discussed with tea towel hemming active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Della Miller
Lulu Finch
Frank Libe
Fred Longer
Howard Miller
J. C. Carris
Stella Latchem
T. R Gillespie
May Hopengardner
Fred L. Moore
Harve P. Wilson
Will Henmings
C. F. Anderson
Gillespie
F. W. Eastwood
J. BE. Lemmon
Eastwood
C. J Roberts
E. A. Ralston
Teader
C. R. McCutcheon
C. R. McCutcheon, Sr
E.J. Johnson
Bratton
Elsie Bratten
C. 8. Lemmon
S. B. Watson
E. CC. Carris
Miss Bratten
R. E. Dougherty
J. M. Lloyd
Indictment Rules Challenge Highlight Constitutional Ruling
A want ad notes a legal dispute over indictments and the constitutionality of charges. The piece references a court ruling that the indictment process in a specific case or jurisdiction may be unconstitutional, signaling potential procedural impacts.
Pilotburg Society Postpones April Meeting
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society meeting with Mrs. Esther Hamilton and Mrs. Ferne Leeper is postponed from the first Thursday of April due to illness. A new date is planned for the second Thursday of April, with further notice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Esther Hamilton
Ferne Leeper
J. W. Baker W R C Installs Officers
The J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corps held a regular meeting in Chester with sixteen members present. Four officers were installed including Eva Robertson as installing officer with Florence Woodford assisting. general orders and routine business followed. The group voted one dollar to the Soldiers Orphans Home and planned a social. Previously, thirty three tray cloths were made for a Veterans hospital in Des Moines at a work meeting, with refreshments and a birthday cake served.
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Chester
J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corps
Eva Robertson
Florence Woodford
Soldiers Orphans’ Home
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Father Boechman to Speak at Kalona Dad Son Banquet
Kalona March 29 Father Boechman new Richmond priest will give a talk at the Mother and Son banquet in the school gym. Washington junior college boys will present a one act play. Kalona speakers include Br Hes selschwerdt Harold Peterseim and Willis Wittmer. Toastmasters Mrs Snodgrass and Larry Spivey. Dinner at 6 30 by the Parent Teacher association. Also engagement of Lucy Mason Sherman to Paul Bridgham announced. they plan to marry in Grinnell and will reside in Benton Harbor Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Hender
Kalona
Father Boechman
Richmond
Kimberlin
Washington
Br. J. Hesselschwerdt
Harold Peterseim
Willis Wittmer
H. V. Snodgrass
Larry Spivey
Parent-Teacher Association
Lucy Mason Sherman
L. P. Sherman
Grinnell
Paul Bridgham
John Bridgham
Miss Sherman
Benton Harbor
Mich
Bridgham
Roosevelt Ship Driven Into Port
The Potomac enters Port Everglades harbor after a 400 mile fishing cruise north of the Bahamas. President Roosevelt plans a national radio address from 8 30 to 9 00 p m CST and Jackson Day dinners tonight in port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Florida
President Roosevelt
Port Everglades Harbor
Bahamas
U S Minister In Belgrade Amid Yugoslav Riots
In Belgrade violent street riots erupted after government collapse following its Axis alignment. The U S minister, Arthur Bliss Lane of Long Island, is mentioned amid the upheaval as King Peter I reportedly assumes control of government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bliss Lane
Long Island
U. S
Belgrade
Yugoslavian
Axis Group
Peter I
H. E. O. Club Plans Potluck Dinner
The H. E. O. club will hold an all day meeting Wednesday with Mrs. Duane White. A noon potluck dinner is planned with each member bringing a personal serving dish and a dish to pass plus own thimble and scissors. Roll call will be answered with an April Fool joke.
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H. E. O. Club
Duane White
Birthdays and anniversaries listed in local notice
Saturday birthdays include Mrs. A Keith Droz and Mrs Mae McCulley of Iowa City with others such as Stanley Miller and Wilber Sheets. Mr and Mrs Harry Murphy celebrate birthdays one day apart and wedding anniversaries for Mr and Mrs Edward Engle. Birthdays extend to Carol Jean Twinam and Bobbie Wisher, plus many more names with several celebrations planned this weekend and tomorrow.
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A. Keith Droz
Mae McCulley
Iowa City
Harry Murphy
Stanley Miller
Hollywood
A. L. Duensing
Dean Cox
Wilber Sheets
Keota
Anna Tedford
Ainsworth
Kelanor Watson
Richard Fisher
Haskins
Carol Jean Twinam
A. H. Donnelson
Bobbie Wisher
Edward Engle
Dublin
Seven Prize Dogs Die in Muscatine Kennel Fire
Fire at the Floyd Law kennels in Muscatine destroyed seven prize dogs valued at $500. The cause remains unknown. Mickie the white Collie woke the Laws but too late to save the others. Wonga the Pekingese, a noted show dog, was among the losses.
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Muscatine
Floyd Law
Mickie
Wonga Pekingese
Tri-Cities
Social Calendar of Community Groups and Meetings
Notices list YWCA book review by Mrs H Hull at 8 p m in the women s room YWCA Tuesday Friendly Social Club meetings with speakers K P hall and Washington County Nurses with a film on New Drugs Pythian Sisters event and various club gatherings include Linger Longer Harmony and West Chester church speakers Achievement Day causes postponements of several sessions Neighbors and Pilotburg Aid Society also adjust meeting schedules due to events
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Frank ‘Mayhew
Washington County
Nurses Home
Harry Campbell
Harmony
Bill Crayne
Werry Makers Club
Ik. Scott Public Affairs Department
Spe
Women's Council Meets at Church Event
The Woman's Council of the Christian church held a meeting yesterday afternoon at the church with good attendance. Martha unit hosted the session while Naomi unit led the program and Ruth unit supervised refreshments. Mrs. Claude Tucker presided, readings by Mrs. Putnam and Mrs. Boileau, and a violin solo by Mrs. Teets complemented the program.
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Woman's Council of the Christian Church
Martha
Claude Tucker
Naomi
William Putnam
Dill Boileau
Humble
Roy Teets
Missionary Society Plans Dutch Market at New Haven Baptist
The Missionary Society of the Baptist Church organized committees for future activities at the Wenens Missionary meeting led by Rev. Alfred Trenerry. Mrs. C V Brown opened with scripture and prayer, with talks on stewardship and talents, readings on giving, and a total offering of 13.04 for missionary work. A rally is set for April 2 at New Haven Baptist with Mrs. Sam Shumate and a returned missionary to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Brown
Brown
Ben Copock
Coppock
Tom Dewis
C. B. Yard
New Haven
J N Dodd
Gilkey Funeral to Be at Columbus City
Funeral services for Mrs. F M G Gilkey of West Middlese Penn. will be held at two o’clock Monday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church in Columbus City with burial in Columbus City cemetery. She died Wednesday after a period of illness. Survived by husband two sons William and Russell of Columbus City three daughters Maxwell of Crawfordsville and two daughters in Ohio and Pennsylvania and a brother Johnson of Columbus City.
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Crawfordsville
Mar
F M. G Gilkey
West Middlese Penn
Lisle Mawell
United Presbytsian Church
Columbus City
Columby City
Gilkey
William
Russell
Maxwell
Crawfordsvill
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Johnson
New Suits Wearable and Well Cut for Modern Style
New fashions promise practical wearability with varied wool fabrics. The collection features a bolero, long torso jacket, and cape ensembles in cafe beige and benedictine brown. Highlights include a single breasted beige wool gabardine suit with a box pleated skirt and a felt beret accessory.
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Nubby
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Vaughan
Wolf Floral CO
Gidley’s Cafe
Blake Spencer
I. E. Goffey
West Chester
Jake Widmer
Wayland
Carrol Durran
Alfred Welle
W. B. Patton
Richard Gaines
Marion S. George
K. C
Hall
Teresa Ragan
Teresa Bruty
Betty Duncan
Donald Griffith
W. F. Bickel
Kirksville
George Mohr
W. €. Woods
Davenport
Maurice Brayton
Woods
Mohrs
Orville Hardin
James
Hardin
Schmitt and Henry Manufacturing Company
Elizabeth J. White
J. M. White
Ashington
Mareni
St Evening's Journal
Kite
H. T. D.enderson
Eir
George H. Slosser
Mr. Slosser
State Theater
Slosser
Mrs. Slosser
Redlinger
Tepper
State Bank Holland
Oso Antonoff
Kos
Mclntosh
Sorrelis
Sorrell Parmpehi
Jon Vecht Custer
McCahill
Martin Wine
Lemmon
L. Little
Smith
Tucker
Morrison
Little
Sitlers Sitler
Mills
D. Paul
Fred Rey
Don Orr
Bert Farrett
Kewanee, Ill
Frank L. Wilson
Walter Brown
Town City
U.S
Jack Lords
Lou Novikoff
Chicago Cub
Oko
Ubs
R. Britton
Presbyterian Aid Society
Pasy Ea Pai
Pilotburg Society
J. W. Baker
W.R.C
Dad-Son
Roosevelt
H.E.O. Club
Mae Crandall
Mel Crandall
Journal
Carl Haneker
Wider and Shannon
Beth Larry David Woods
Claude Woods
Gerald Joseph Horak
Paul Horak
Santos Hernandez
Seba Fleanor
Clayton Fusion
76 Township
Frances Minick
Virginia Stutsman
Florence Brinning
Joe Goodlander
Dorothy Watson
8. B. Watson
Wilbert Graber
Noble
Y.W.C.A
Pilotbure Adios Aid Society
Miendly
Mra Ore
Norman
Missionary Society of Baptist Church
Baptist
Wenens
Alfred Trewery
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