Sieg Company Celebrates First Anniversary in Washington
Sieg Company marks its first anniversary on May 1 after opening May 1, 1946 at 212 South Marion Avenue. Managed by F. J. Rouch, the wholesale auto parts firm serves Washington area garage men and dealers, with affiliated stores in Fairfield Albia Mt Pleasant Centerville Osceola and Ottumwa as parent. Local partners include H. E Gray Truman Hysel and Ernest Lamansky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sieg Company
Washington
South Marion Avenue
F. J. Rouch
Fairfield
Albia
Mts. Pleasant
Centerville
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Sieg
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Davenperi
Mr. Roveh
H. E Gray
Truman Hysel
Ernest Lamansky
Mrs. Davis Hosts Pythian Circle Gathering
Mrs. C Harry Davis entertained members of the Pythian Circle yesterday afternoon. Mrs. B C Briley presided and two members were named to the card and flower committee. Mrs. I T Rehmer led entertainment. Hostess assisted by granddaughter Mrs Don Ninner and great granddaughter Jean Rinner served refreshments. Mr Davis celebrated a birthday that day. May meeting to be hosted by Mrs Steve Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Harry Davis
Pythian Circle
B. C. Briley
Davis
Briley
I. T. Rehmer
Don Ninner
Jean Rinner
Steve Stewart
Winter market wrapped tomatoes may suffocate in CO2
Specialists from the department of agriculture warn that tomatoes sold in transparent moisture proof film on the winter market can release carbon dioxide and suffocate if packed too tightly, raising concerns for storage and handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Novelist Willa Cather Dies in New York at 70
Willa Cather, renowned American author of One of Ours, died in New York City at age 70 from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born on a Nebraska ranch, she worked as a schoolteacher, newspaper writer, and magazine editor before attaining literary fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Cather
New York City
Nebraska
Miss Cather
Birthday wishes greet Journal's Three Quarter Century club member
John Titterington marked his 61st birthday while fellow Three Quarter Century members Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Lanes and Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Boyd observed anniversaries. Nan cy Kuntz and Larry Edward Bishop received birthday candles, with Wilma Jean Krantz celebrating her Sth birthday. Other honorees include Phyllis Evelyn Cupp, David Munro, Robert Choate, Guy Carlton, James Owen, Walter Wells, and R. L. Badger, all noted in this local birthday and anniversary roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
John Titterington
Nancy Kuntz
Harry Kuntz
Larry Edward Bishop
Donald Bishop
R. L. Badger
Cinh
Missionary Society Welcomes New Member Lydia Juzeler
The Bethel Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon with Lydia Juzeler. Mrs. Mary Applegate assisted, Mrs. C. C. Rothlisberger presided, and Mrs. Ed Cady led devotions. Carrie Davis presented the lesson as the group welcomed new member Mrs. Maurice Meyer. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Missionary Society
Lydia Juzel
Mary Applegate
C. C. Rothlisberger
Ed Cady
Carrie Davis
Maurice Meyer
Mrs Henely paints Guatemala as ideal visit or retirement spot
Mrs Eugene Henely of Grinnell describes Guatemala as the Land of Eternal Spring in a talk to the county Federation of Women's Clubs. She traveled from Washington to Guatemala via New Orleans and Mexico, praising hospitality, climate, and modern amenities while noting U S residents invest and retire there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Eugene Henely
Grinnell
Henely
21St County Convention of Federation of Women's Clubs
Methodist Church
Washington, D. C
New Orleans
Mexico
Ohio
United States
South America
Europe
Grace Hill Aid Plant and Bulb Exchange Held
Grace Hill Ladies Aid held a plant and bulb exchange at the Community building yesterday afternoon. Eight members attended as Mrs Nelson Woodford led the meeting with Mrs Leonard Brinning as devotional leader. They voted to buy screen doors and windows for the building and planned the next meeting in two weeks, with a possible May 7 afternoon session if enough members wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Nelson Woodford
Leonard Brinning
Navajo Club Meeting Notes Honor Cancer Fund Donation
Navajo club members met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. O. E. Schmitt and voted a five dollar donation to the cancer fund. Mrs. Justus Peterson, recently returned to Washington to live, was re instated as a club member. Guests included Mrs. Earl Steele and Mrs. Ernest Salladay. Two course refreshments in spring fashion were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Krause
Marie Blattner
Dick Dare
Ann Houck
Biddy Johnson
Ben Robbins
Keota
Janet Hulse
Norman Dearborn
Phyllis
Joan
Joyce Richardson
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Josephine Elder
Boyd Berdo
Berdo
Harold Ross
Wellman
Dale Jackson
Kalona
Sorosis Club
Ainsworth
O. E. Schmitt
Justus Peterson
Washington
Earl Steele
Ernest Salladay
Founder’s Day Dinner Marks 16th Beta Sigma Phi Anniversary
Gamma Psi chapter Beta Sigma Phi held Founder's Day dinner at the Pines last evening, with yellow rose and black yellow candles as centerpieces. Mrs. Duane Griggs hosted. two members were initiated during a candle light ceremony. Mrs. William Sitler, president, led the meeting and read a message from founder Walter W. Ross. Mrs. Robert McFarlane presented a program on The Torch official publication. Refreshments followed social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Psi
Beta Sigma Phi
the Pines
Duane Griggs
William Sitler
Waler W. Ross
Robert McFarlane
Social calendar of West Chester club events
Thursday activities include C C C class, Bible group, and a Mother’s Day program at Masonic temple. Friday lists Past Matrons supper Rebekah lodge and church groups. Saturday and Monday promote meetings and dinners across Masonic temple, U P church, and Public library.
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C.C.C
West Chester
Carrie Testroet
Booth
Masonic Temple
O. FE. S
Robert Gates
Rebekah Lodge
O. QO. F. Hall
Pauls Women Guild
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
Harry Donaldson
Arthur Duensing
Emma C. Anderson
Paul Deimerly
Music Department
Lester Luckenbil
Women's Service Guild of
Presbyterian Church
Womens’ Missionary Sociaty P.m
U. P. Church
Clara Tate
W.R. C
Legion Hall
Methodist Church
U. W. Bible Department
Masonic Temple Order of Rainbow Girls
State PTA President Address Sparks Community Meeting
Mrs. L. S Mumford, state PTA president, spoke to a large audience of parents and teachers at Lincoln school. The program featured student choirs and solos, a musical playlet, and a summary of the four point PTA program including home school ties, health, world understanding, and family life education. A premeeting dinner honored Mrs. Mumford with attendees from the City Council PTA and local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
L. S Mumford
P T. A
Carolyn Neal
Stewart School
Miss .Neal
Carolyn Holland
Lincoln
Virginia Terry
Miss Neal
St. James
Peter Rabbit
Mary James Michael
Margarette McCleery
Stewart
E. G. Humm
City P. T. A. Council
Mumford
P. T. A. Council
Stanley Zager
Albert Mills
Triv Jones
Earl Loveless
Paul Ferr
Glenn VanAyikan
Paul Horak
Mumm
W. A. Bkebe
Mrs Lauder Kennedy Returns for Community Event
Mrs Lauder Kennedy attends a local gathering with provisions of potatoes rolls and coffee listed. Eva Denny is noted in the afternoon program at 2 59 p m in the literature department division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauder Kennedy
Eva Denny
Son fined for driving without license in court
George Shalla paid 13.30 in fines and costs in Justice J E Bovee's court for permitting his son to operate a motor vehicle without a license and for driving without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shalla
J. E. Bovee
Local notices of visits blooms and readings in Fairfield
The local column notes magnolia blooms on a yard west lawn at 314 East Washington and weekend visits from Milwaukee residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benson and Mr. and Mrs. Morrisette. Mrs. Bush recovering from a major operation in Rochester is advised to take no callers for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Benson
Mrs Morrisette
Milwaukee Wise
Charles Benson, Jr
Cy Push
Doyle Plecker
Rochester
Minn
Mrs. Bush
Bush
Darrell Ross Motor Service Marks 12th Anniversary
Ross Motor Service celebrates its twelfth anniversary today. Proprietor Darrell Ross began in the Pease and Ross garage after six years, with Kermit Payne in business for seventeen years. They are among Bear wheel and axle equipment’s oldest U.S. operators, and the shop remains focused on service and repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Ross
Ross Motor Service
Sidney Smith
Ross
Peas and Ross
Tucker and Hicher
U.S
Kermit Payne
Pease & Ross
United States
Mr. Ross
Bear Company
Florida visitors and local social notes featured
Mr and Mrs Bob Hammer and daughter Patty travel for a two week visit to Mrs Hammers parents in Winnsboro South Carolina. Mrs Clarence Wilson and daughter Margaret Anne visit Riverside with Mrs Wilsons parents. ROTHSCHILDS offers Fur Protection Plan with storage and one year all risk insurance from 3 50. 5716 Tu Th L E Brown and Rose visit from Portland Oregon, stay with William Panzer family then head to Monmouth and back. St Ritas bake sale May 3 at Marstons Skelgas store. Mrs Martha Helfrie has visited Iowa City today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hammer
Patty
Rothschild’s
Albrecht
L. E. Brown
Rose
Portland
Ore
William Panzer
Monmouth, Sr
Panzer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Pete Cnossen
Washington Masons
Tracy Phillips
Mrs. Davis
Forrest Lanes
S. J. Boyd
Darrell Goodwin
Wilma Jean Krantz
Virgil Krantz
Phyllis Evelyn Cupp
David Munro
Robert Choate
Guy Carlton
Dubuque
James Owen
C. A. Owen
Monmouth, Ill
Walter Wells
Missionary Society
Lydia Juzeler
Freshie
Peter Pan
Faeoh
Akes
Mace Wallace
Charles Rademaker
Grace Stone
R. H. McCleery
C. E. Bassler
Weldon Miller
L. C. Swain
T. V. Knerr
Alpha Club of
Jackson
Idris of
Charles Drish
Brighton
Kate Annas
Merle Twinam
Crawfordsville
T. A. Michels
Carl J. Roberts
A. C. Gingerich
Grace Hill Aid
Navajo Club
America
Oaks
the Oaks
Civic Plaza
Hall of Waters
Coon Hunt
Hollywood
Honeymooners
Spain
ITE Oaks Hotel
Magical Waters Miracle Baths
P.T.A
Siig
Kelloggs
THINS
Relloes CO
Eckener
U. S
Hugo Eckener
Landshut
Germany
Akron
Debby Putman
Ralph Hesseltihne
M. 3
Iynn
R. A. Acheson
James C.gg
John Treeland
W. T. Wemphill
I. L Colthurst
Clegg
W. J. Edgar
Iowa City
Whitlow’s
U. S. Royal Tires
Elizabeth Dawson
Earl A. Loveless
Logan School
Miss Dawson
Y. W
Clarence Wilson
Margaret Anne
Riverside
Mrs. Wilson
St. Ritas
Marston’s
Skelgas
Martha Helfrie
Quality Cheed
Ei Water Y Chekd
Ce Cheam Association
Marion Ave
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