Local News Bunch of Visits and Vacations Across Town
Fort Dodge guest Mrs. O W Sundberg is joined by husband to return home. Marvin Carter of Benteco begins a two week vacation with Cincinnati trip. Duane Griggs and Byron Snider attend a bee-keepers short course in Ames. Addie Standley, wintering in Phoenix, stays with Mrs. Stewart and visits New London. Jean Freshwaters assists Grinnell College governance. A J Robertson of Elgin and family visit near Marion Robertson. Relatives of Mrs. William A Whiting come for a few days after her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Sundberg
Fort Dodge
Nelson Thompson
Burlington
Sittom
Marvin Carter
Benteco
Br Mr. Carter
Cincinnati
Army
Missouri
Duane Griggs
Byron Snider
Ames
Addie Standley
Phoenix
Ariz
Steve Stewart
Stewart
Standley
New London
Ill
William A. Whiting
Roy Allen
Roscoe, Sr
Floyd McClellan
Timber Lake
S. Oak
J. Edward Evans
Brattleboro
Harry Turner
Planting trees boosts farm value and privacy
Farmers and rural homeowners can raise property value by selecting ornamental trees. Initial costs are modest, with long term gains from growth. Consult a nurseryman to plan screens and hedges to hide buildings and improve scenery.
Final Choir Vesper Honors Mrs Krigbaum in Urbana
Thornburg junior high vocalists gave four part renditions of sewing classical and folk tunes in the 15th annual choir vesper program. The event saluted Mrs Esther Krigbaum who resigns this summer after years as director. A bouquet was presented to her during intermission. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Wolfe southeast of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Ill
News Gazette
Thornburg
Esther Krigbaum
Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa
In District Court Washington County Iowa No 8662 an instrument purporting to be the last will of Della Ff Whiting deceased dated March 22 1946 has been filed and read. A hearing on proof is set for Friday May 20 1949 at 9 00 am at the Washington Court House before the District Court or Clerk. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated and allowed. R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court. May 14 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington County
Della Ff. Whiting
Court House
Washington
District Court
R. R. Noonan
Hospital Dismissal and Birth Announcements
At the hospital Mrs. E. C. Carris was dismissed today. Births yesterday include a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Oren Harrell of Crawfordsville. Today a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hammes of Harper at 2:21 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Carris
Oren Harrell
Crawfordsville
Leon Hammes
Harper
Julie Was Nineteen Julie Was Nineteen
The fragment notes the name Julie and age nineteen in connection with Lilliace M. Mitchell, suggesting a notice or obituary context without full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie
Bus Ride Turns Into Swing Orchestra Offer
Julie endures a crowded bus ride where a plump woman claims a front seat and proudly introduces her son Jon Gardner and his swing orchestra. Julie is recruited as lead singer after a hospital setback for the soloist, with a suggested salary and radio profit share. The scene blends music, romance, and a lively 1920s club vibe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie
Jon
Jon Gardner
Joe
WNN Features
Methodist WSCS Circles Meet in Members Homes and Church
Circle gatherings of the Methodist W S C S feature hostesses, devotions, and reports across circles 1 through 10. Attendance ranges from seven to twenty, with calls, offerings, and lessons on Panaman Canal Zone Hawaii and Alaska themes. Officers are elected for Circle 2. refreshments served by multiple hostesses. total offerings noted across circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Circle 2
Ed Squire
W. C. McFadden
Joe Lang
Walter Smith
M. J. Cruise
Squire
Panama Canal Zone
Smith
No Great Literary Genius Writes Long Paraphernal Stuff
A critic notes that even a writer who could be called a literary genius rarely fills more than a few books with his work, while a longwinded paraphraser creates two miles of verbose writing.
McCleerys Host 13th Annual Carving at Roosevelt Hotel
The thirteenth annual Carving hosted by Mr and Mrs Richard McCleery took place last evening at the Roosevelt hotel in Cedar Rapids. About 25 couples from Washington and nearby towns attended the formal event with a Lucky and Un lucky theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleerys
Cedar Rapids
Richard McCleery
Roosevelt Hotel
Washington
Federal aid to states raises old age grants to $40
The federal government will contribute half the costs of state old age assistance grants up to 40 dollars a month. The maximum allowance was raised from 30 to 40 dollars in 1939.
Headliners 4-H Club Meeting at McConnell Sisters
Ten members from group II and eight from group I of the Headliners 4-H club met with Sandra and Frances McConnell Thursday evening. Leaders Mrs Cloyce Stewart and Mrs Earl Galloway attended. Mary Rita McLaughlin was named to go to the state convention at Ames in late June. Audrey Wittetoe was chosen for 4-H camp June 7. Carla Booth spoke on home safety and Sandra McConnell presented leaves mounting. Summer plans were discussed. songs were memorized. refreshments were served by hosts and mothers.
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Sandra
Frances McConnell
Cloyce Stewart
Earl Galloway
Mary Rita McLaughlin
Ames
Audrey Wittetoe
Carla Booth
Sandra McConnell
Fred Kephart
Bert Spangler
Otto Walton
Meacham
T. C. Polk
Ted Dalton
Devotion
William Putman
Harold Beenblossom
Howard Benn
Howard Caldwell
Henry Rathmell
Kremlin
Okla
William Crayne
Lloyd Hurdle
Crayne
Clarence Randall
Ramsey Memorial
Des Moines
Yakima Indian
Mary Coakley
Frank Gobble
Roy Minnis
Group 4
Earl Dusenbery
Fred Bourgeois
Twenty seven Attend W C Pythian Meeting
West Chester Pythian Sisters meet at K P hall with twenty seven members present. Hazel Cupp district deputy grand president sends a communication. Card sales total twelve dollars sixty cents. altruistic work seven hundred eighty dollars ten cents? 210 in altruistic work and twenty sick calls reported. Refreshment committee named Mrs Jack Hotle Mrs Earl Long and Mrs Lester Laubaugh for next meeting. Serving committee listed Mrs Fred Ladehoff Mrs John Hough and Mrs Harold Klopfstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Hazel Cupp
Jack Hotle
Earl Long
Lester Laubaugh
Fred Ladehoff
John Hough
Harold Klopfenstein
Waneruses to Wed Collins Daughter in July
Mr and Mrs Joseph M Collins of Cambridge Maryland announce the engagement of their daughter Florence of Washington DC to Philip R Wanerus of Washington DC son of Mr and Mrs Philip E Wanerus of Washington Iowa. The wedding will take place in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Collins
Cambridge
Maryland
Florence
Washington, D. C
Philip R. Wanerus
Philip E. Wanerus
Washington
Iowa
Washington Country Club Ladies Breakfast Opens Summer Events
The May breakfast for Washington Country Club ladies seeks participation in weekly golf and bridge events. The first meeting is Wednesday at 8:30 AM with 150 members invited. If missed, contact Mae Davis or four others by Monday. Miss Davis chairs, Mrs. Rouch is secretary-treasurer, and plans for the year will be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Country Club
Mae Davis
Nels Westermark
Ethel Rouch
Stan Kiesey
Robert Day
Miss Davis
W.S.C.S. Meeting in Crawfordsville Receives Training
The Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service meeting in Crawfordsville opened with the 23rd Psalm and prayer. Luncheon followed a close contest with Mrs. Max Owens as captain, as officers and committees were announced for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
W.S.C.S
Max Owens
Walter Rich
Cleo Fletcher
Charles Wells
Pearl McNeil
Shellbarger
Shellalbarger
Fern Woodwarda
Marilyn Miller
Nancilee Anderson
Howard Anderson
William Henss
Myral Smith
Nellie Anderson
Kathryn Williams
Joe Jones
Max Mitchell
Russell Zickafoose
Clifford Ott
John McNeil
Control of Stable Flies
Stable flies rest on barns and trees near cattle and sometimes on animals for feeding. To control them, treat buildings and animals with DDT using a 2.5 to 5 percent solution and apply every three months.
Social calendar listings for community clubs and events
A concise schedule of upcoming meetings and activities including Rainbow Girls installation at 2:00 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Friendly Bible Club dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church, D A V and memorial service, drama department dinner at 6:30 p.m., Rainbow Girls Lincoln school at 7:30 p.m., various society meetings at the YWCA, PK and Pythian groups, and a Snowball Social at 2:00 p.m. with additional church and booster club events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Friendly Bible Club
Baptist Church
D.A.V
Legion Hall
W. H. MccConnell
Lincoln School
Rainbow Girls
Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society
Lulu Cherry
Knights of Pythias
BK. P
Walter Statler
New Haven
Birthday Dinner for Mrs D Blankenhorn
Mrs David Blankenhorn will be 79 tomorrow as Mr and Mrs W T Hobbs host a birthday dinner for her. Mrs Hobbs is her daughter and guests include all the children grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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David Blankenhorn
W. T. Hobbs
Mrs. Hobbs
Mrs. Blankenhorn
Reverend Cochran Weds Grandson and Bride at Cochran Home
Indiana farrier of Washington and Maxwell Kepler of Iowa City were united in marriage in a single ring ceremony by Rev J A Cochran at 11 o'clock this morning at the Cochran home. Kepler is the Reverend's grandson. Witnesses were Mrs Cochran the bridegroom's grandmother and aunt Mrs Joe Cochran. The home was decorated with spring flowers. The couple left for Town City to establish their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Birthday Stars Fill The Three Quarter Century Club Notes
Frank Schneider turns 82 as a member of the Three Quarter Century club. Numerous others share birthdays with candles ranging from three to seven including Shelda Pauline Butterbaugh Janice Kay Hoyle Lewis Coon Eula Mae Blankenhorn and several more in Ainsworth Cotter Noble Riverside and nearby areas. Mr and Mrs Art Swift observe a wedding anniversary and Charles Sechulty and William J Walker mark anniversaries near Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schneider
Three Quarter Century Club
Shelda Pauline Butterbaugh
Larry Kkorkoski
Merlelee Hayes
Don Hayes
Janice Kay Hoyle
Lewis Coon
Eula Mae
Ainsworth
Blanthe Endicott
Dave Livingston
Charles Suthard
Bill Crayne
David Blankenhorn
Michael Clyde Mondia
Marita Jorjean Mullin
Charles Sechulty
William J. Walker
Keota
Rheumatic fever drives large share of heart disease
Rheumatic fever causes 40 percent of all heart disease across ages and 90 percent among children, highlighting its major impact on cardiovascular health in the population.
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Cali
Wolf’s Flower
Jean Freshwaters
Grinnell College
A. J. Robertson
Elgin
Marion Robertson
Dale Robertson
Carson Plumbing & Heating
Raps
Senate
Izydor Modelski
Joseph Winiewicz
Secret Police
International
Lilliace
M. Mitchell
A-1
Dearie
Logan Ahrens
Cynthia Jane Vorhees
Birdie Hotle
F. M. Mahin
Paul
Ahrens
S. N. Sorrell
Carl Vorhees
Circle 3
Sundberg
J. W. Phillips
Myrtle Poole
Belle Rice
School of Instruction
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P. E. Babcock
St. John
Rice
Phillips
Poole
Walter Brown
Don Maxwell
Maynard Brown
Jay Sellars
General Treasury
Neil Burton
Virgin Islands
Edna Klein
Brown
Jake Fisher
Harold Gray
Fred Bell
H. M. Shaver
Circle 6
Sam Turkington
G. W. Manassier
Ralph Minick
Hugh Hall
Fred Wagner
C. E. Jarrard
Lida Hunting
W. F. Biekel
Hawaii
Frank S. Mead
Hall
Daryl Ross
Circle 7
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R. Schmitt
China
Lants
Ernest Salladay
Will Dupuis
Elmer Wenger
Manford Wilcox
Charles Kennedy
Mark
Jesus
Rollin M. Walker
Kahlil Gibran
Willard Palmer
Scott Wilcox
Dean Luers
Wyatt Marbourgh
Boyd Foster
Will Luers
William Meeks
Harry Drake
James Birney
M. L. Crawford
Fred D. Stewart
Harold Richards
Clyde Knapp
Alaska
Will Anderson
Frank Patterson
Fairfield
Carter
Hauter
Chamberlin Bros
Sport Shop
Harold Johnson
Richard Stewart
Milo Sorden
Milburn McKay
Davenport
Harry Sizer
Lisbon
McCleery
McKay
Roger Sherman
Sextette
Dave Elder
Sorden
Clarence Logan
BE. D. Morrison, Jr
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D. P. Livingston
Donald Benblossom
Margarette McCleery
Judy Warren
Oelwein
Trading Post
McConnell Sisters
W.C. Pythian Meeting
Waneruses
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Fairfield Women's Council
Christian Church
Leslie Beenblossom
Women’s Council
Wade Pence
Clyde Hillhouse
John Jarvis
Pence
Mae Miller
Ettiene Spenser
Garden Department
American Home
E. E. Stutsman
J. C. Davies
Pythian Sisters School of Instruction
YWCA
Melville Donaldson
D. Blankenhorn
Rev. Cochran
Cochran
Iowa Memorial CO
S. W. Kaster
Mgr
Dick L. Cole
Janet Rae Thomas
Cotter
Rex Strait
Mrs
Art Swift
A. Joe Kelly
Marilyn Steward Richard Wayne Hyde
Joe Zook
Noble
Allison Maas
Mary Diane Booth
Janet Ray Kelley
Lonnie Gene Wieland
Riverside
Coats
Duncan
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