Finneys Return From Four Month Western Visit
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Finney completed a four month trip through the west. They stayed most of the time in Spokane with son-in-law Rev. Todd MacDonald and daughter. They traveled home via Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks and saw relatives in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Finney
West
Spokane
Wash
Rev
Todd MacDonald
Glacier
Yellowstone National Parks
Colorado
Kansas
Washington Demons Fall in Thrilling 21 14 Loss at Muscatine
Washington passes shone with 13 of 18 for over 200 yards as Leland Schmitt and Wayne Marshall connected. but five Washington fumbles, including a head injury to Warren Stewart, paved Muscatine’s late 21 14 victory. Bloom tallied two rushing scores for Muscatine and Carter returned a 60 yard pass for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leland Schmitt
Wayne Marshall
Mascitine
Muscatine
Tommy Bloom
Warren Stewart
Demons
Schmitt
Bill Kelsey
Bill
Valett
Bloom
Rod Noonan
Ray Carter
Jersey
Varett
Marshall
Washington Defeats Muscatine In High-Scoring Game
Washington tops Muscatine 251 to 165 yards gained as Bloom scores three touchdowns and Valette adds a drop kick extra. Schmitt reaches 55 yards on a key pass to the Muscatine 35, while Kelsey also contributes with a 10-yard reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmitt
Muscatine
Kelsey
Chester Triumphs 20 13 at Winfield in Key Gridiron Battle
Chester beat Winfield 20 to 13 after leading 14 7 at halftime. Kenny Dusenbery connected with Jerry Cherry for an early score and Earl Duvall added the extra point. Winfield rallied in the third quarter with Maynard Hill scoring, but Chester sealed the win with John Duvall’s fourth quarter TD following a fumble. Wellman toppled Lone Tree 14 0. Kalona blanked North English 20 0. Brighton and Keota finished tied 12 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Winfield
Chester
Kenny Dusenbery
Jerry Cherry
Earl Duvall
Maynard Hill
Haines
Axtelmier
Dusenbery
Junior Bauer
Ted Griffith
Duvall
Hill
John Duvall
Wellman
Lone Tree
L. Miller
Swartzendruber
Kalona
Brighton
Keota
Ottumwa Romps Fairfield 32 to 0 In Little Six Clash
Ottumwa defeated Fairfield 32 to 0 in a key Little Six game. Fairfield will face Washington at Case Field next Friday night after Ottumwa beat Washington 19 to 0 last week. Other results included Burlington topping Keokuk 25 to 7 and Fort Madison losing to Centerville 13 to 0. Mt Pleasant fell to Wapello 12 to 6. New London beat Columbus Junction 13 to 7 and Bloomfield defeated Sigourney 18 to 14.
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Ottumwa
Fairfield
Washington
Case Field
Burlington
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Centerville
Mt. Pleasant
Wapello
New London
Columbus Junction
Bloorfield
Sigourney
Basketball Meeting Set By Wayne and Dallas Chamberlin
A Monday night meeting at the YMCA in Washington and vicinity invites available basketball players to join the Chamberlin brothers. They aim to assemble a strong 19 player squad to schedule winter games and seek stiff competition with independent teams from nearby cities including top clubs like the Globe Trotters.
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Washington
Y.M.C.A
Wayne
Dallas Chamberlin
Chamberlin Brothers
Globe Trotters
Cardinals Host Elkader in Late Season Junior College Tilt
Washington junior college Cardinals meet Elkader junior college at Case field tonight at eight in the second game of the season. Two regulars, Livingston and Arnold, are out with Payne and Knott stepping in. Officials are Waldo Geiger Buzz Graham and Elwin Shain from Iowa City.
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Case Field
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Cardinals
Burlington Junior College
Elkader Junior College
Elkader
Washington
Norman White
Dave Livingston
Bill Arnold
Max Payne
Junior Knott
Burlington
Everette Prebys
John Whittaker
Dale Caldwell
Wayne Davis
Tom Tanner
Hal Longer
Francis Schneider
Bill Beenblossom
Jim Arnold
Waldo Geiger
Buzz Graham
Elwin Shain
Iowa City
C O C Class Party At West Chester Methodist
The West Chester Methodist church COC class met Thursday afternoon with 15 members and visitors Mrs Nellie Booth and co host Mrs Dale Lance. Devotions led by Mrs Milo DeLong used the theme Praise. Mrs Ernest Chambers and others led programs with articles on Staying Young and Overcoming Handicaps. Refreshments followed. November hostesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
DeLong
Ed Testroet
Electric Propelled Battleship USS New Mexico Commissioned
In 1918 the USS New Mexico became the first battleship powered by electricity. It used two main generators rated at 5,000 horsepower to operate four propulsion motors with a total capacity of 5,000 horsepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Oskaloosa Beats Defeat by Ames Ended in 40 0 Score
Ames defeats Oskaloosa 40 to 0 to claim a decisive football win. The clash showcased strong defense and a sharp Ames offense, leaving the score heavy for Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Ames
Honors J McGraw At Birthday Dinner
Mrs J L McGraw hosted a family dinner at 414 West Second to honor her husband on his birthday. A two course chicken meal was served and the table featured asters and a birthday cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Raymond Lewis of Columbus Junction Mr and Mrs H J Brenneman and Debby Mr and Mrs Leroy McGraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McGraw
West Second Street
Raymond Lewis
Columbus Junction
H. J. Brenneman
Debby
Leroy McGraw
Birthday notices from the Three Quarter Century club
Mrs Emma Worley marks a birthday while Rex Lee turns 19 and Marcella Soukup celebrates her ninth birthday. Teeming with local names, the notice lists several residents observing birthdays including Mrs S H Neill Ella Knott Norman Simmering Olive Goodwin Joan Eberle Tyrone and others. Former Washington residents Bill Livingston and Ramona Riley are noted, along with Harry Dye and his twin sister Mrs E G Rabenold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Worley
Three Quarter Century Club
S. H. Neill
Ella Knott
Norman Simmering
Joe Smmering
Olive Goodwin
Joan Eberle
Tyrone
C. R. Goodwin
H. J. McCreedy
Walter Bower
Keota
Washington
Bill Livingston
Alexandria
Ramona Riley
Kansas City
Birthday and anniversary notices in local list
Tomorrow brings the fourth birthday of Judy Gay Norenburg and Stanley Delbert Doudewyns. Several local residents celebrate birthdays and wedding anniversaries, including Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Hull and Mr. and Mrs. Howard K. Bailey. Janet Lee Fletcher turns 13 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Gay Norenburg
Route Four
Stanley Delbert Doudewyns
Tom Boudewyns
Wayland
H. C. Hull
Howard K. Bailey
Janet Lee Fletcher
Mrs. Lyle Fletcher
Ainsworth
Social Calendar Weekly Schedule Of Local Clubs
A dense listing of upcoming meetings and social events for Monday through Thursday. Groups include YWCA, Order of Rainbow Girls, various American Home and church circles, Pythian Sisters, Lincoln PTA, Catholic Daughters, and more with times, hosts, and dish to pass notes.
Fireplace Screen A Spark-Stopping Necessity
A spark-stopping screen is a necessity with a fireplace helping prevent embers from escaping. The item fits typical living room setups and enhances safety during fires.
Hospital dismissals list names and addresses today
At the hospital dismissals today included Mrs. Charles Belles and her son Charles Robert of 422 E. Seventh street. Also discharged were Max Haifley and son Terry Max of 408 W. Third street, Mrs. Walter Schroeder and daughter Dorothy Louise of 825 S. Fourth avenue, and Mrs. Kenneth Schmucker and son at Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Belles
Charles Robert
E. Seventh Street
Max Haifley
Terry Max
Third St
Walter Schroeder
Dorothy Louise
S. Fourth Ave
Kenneth Schmucker
Wellman
Elect Mrs Landau Delegate to Synod
St. Pauls Womens Guild met at the church with 15 members, three children and three guests. Rev Milo J Phillips led the devotional. Mrs Reta Givans and Martha Ziegiowsky reported on the Synodical Womens Guild convention held last month in Cedar Rapids. Alice Finke led the business session. Mrs Anna Landau was voted delegate and Mrs Roy Finke alternates for the fall Synod meeting in Cedar Rapids on Oct 8. Refreshments were served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Women’s Guild
Milo J. Phillips
Synodical Women's Guild
The
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Roosevelt Hotel
Cedar Rapids
Reta Givans
Martha Ziegiowsky
Alice Finke
Anna Landau
Roy Finke
John Simmering
Denall Simmering
Rebekah Lodge Confers Degree and Social Planned
Mrs. Myral Smith, noble grand, led the meeting of Rebekah lodge in 1.0.C.F. hall as two new members received the Rebekah degree. A family social is set for Friday night October 11 with the November refreshment committee named including Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Baker and others. fall bouquets decorated the tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myral Smith
Noble Grand
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Rebekah
L. R. Baker
Ralph Stewart
Ernest Strum
Ellen Baker
Martha Brown
Dorothy Black
Mary Fisher
Mary Hays
Rhua Helmick
Florence Sprinning
Edna West
Julia Burham
Leroy Jugenheimer
Install Rita Ahrens as Club President at Camp Fire Girls
Rita Ruth Ahrens was installed as president with La vonne Edwards as vice president Donna Peters as secretary Helen Baker as treasurer at Mrs George Dowell's home. A short meeting followed with prizes awarded to Helen Baker Donna Peters and Harriet Kunik for selling the most Centennial badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dowell
Rita Ruth Ahrens
Lavonne Edwards
Donna Peters
Helen Baker
Harriet Kunik
Dowell
Betty Ann Gilbert Weds Ernest L Adkisson In Informal Methodist Ceremony
Betty Ann Gilbert daughter of Mrs Clara Gilbert and Ernest L Adkisson son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Adkisson of Diagonal Iowa spoke vows at ten o clock in the Methodist church in the single ring ceremony read by Dr Fred Miller A small party of relatives attended including Doris Adkisson and R A Melville Organist John Yousling played nuptial selections. The altar carried yellow mums and asters The bride wore teal blue crepe with gold trim and pearl jewelry The bridal party wore aqua print dress and talisman roses Mrs Gilbert hosted luncheon The bride worked at Spurgeon Mercantile The groom foreman at AA Electric Cicero Ill has lived in Washington He will transfer to Dongolia Ill after a brief wedding trip to visit his parents.
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Methodist Church
Betty Ann Gilbert
Clara Gilbert
Ernest L. Adkisson
Alfred Adkisson
Diagonal
Iowa
Fred Miller
Doris Adkisson
R. A. Melville
John Yousling
Miss Adkisson
Gilbert
Spurgeon Mercantile Store
AA _ Electric company
Cicero, Ill
Washington
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society Meeting at United Presbyterian
Mrs. Richard Stewart hosted the October Ruth Nichol Missionary Society gathering of the United Presbyterian church. Sixteen members plus two children attended. Mrs. Arthur Wiley led devotions and Mrs. W. H. McConnell reviewed India magazine articles. Mrs. R. J. Kleese spoke on foreign missionaries supported by W.G.M.S. Mrs. Cloyce Stewart, president, led a brief business session and announced the program in Mrs. George Rudiger’s absence. Co-hosts Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. M. W. Alsip served refreshments during social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stewart
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Arthur Wiley
India
W. H. McConnell
W.G.M.S
R. J. Kleese
Cloyce Stewart
George Rudiger
Stewart
M. W. Alsip
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Wolf’s Flower
Washington High School Demons
Presbyterian Church
Pearl Glassburner
Gary, Ind
Elsie and
William Glassburner
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
E. J. Linden
Brownsville, Penna
Schumacher
Anna
Elizabeth
Etha Dawson
Orville Elder
Myrla Stephens
Foundation School
Berea College
Berea
Smoky Mountains
Ashville
S. Car
T. J. Pease
Faye Taylor
David McLaughlin
J. H. McCall
Allerton
Miss Taylor
Clarence Ballard
Oklahoma City
Okla
Charles Ballard
N. E. Young
Howard Crozier
Washington State
Ida Gormley
Wenatchee
Seattle
Alice Gormley
Walter Taber
Major
Roger Eicher
San Antonio
Texas
L. M. Eicher
William Finke
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Iowa Memorial Company
S. Iowa Ave
W. Kaster
Alia OF
Nagey
Dealer
Alyce So
N. Ia. Ave
Muscatine Washington
Catine
Washington Muscatine
L.E. Cochran
Carter LT
Meyer’ Anderson
L.G. Johnson
Stewart Co. Lawrence
Olsen
Paul
Thornton
Williams
Carter
Valette
Joe Schneider
Ted Frank
Reynold Jurgensen
Clinton
Eluader
C.O.C
N. Booth
Rothschild's
J. McGraw
Mrs
Willis Jones
Rex Lee
Army
M. D. Lee
Marcella Soukup
Joe Soukup
Harry Dye
E. G. Rabenold
Ralph Brinning
Betty Gretter
76 Township
Marie Green
South Highland
Glen A. “Tip” Watson
T. H. Peters
I. B. Hoxworth
Robert Miller
Crawfordsville
Dan Brindley
Richard Birney
John Logan
John Hughes
Raymond Lasek
Bernice Lukavsky
Nick Tinnes
Dublin
Homer Hotle
Keoda
Henry Luers
Sam Witting
Havre
George Masson
Neva Norene Long
Wyman
Dorothy Mae Flading
Iowa State College
Willis Booth
California
Boyd Berdo
Y.W.C.A
Y.W
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Helen Harvey
Iowa Club
Dick Ross
W. J. Keifer
S. S
Ernest Jones Nome
Women’s Democratic Club
Charles Schiebe
American Home Dept
John Dodd
Q.ock
E. E. Stutsman
J. N. Phillips
Titta Circle
Lawrence Libe
Alma Hearne Holland
Miss
Milo Sorden
Ann Judson
Wadnesday Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
W.S.C.S. of Meth
Lincoln P.T.A
Catholic Daughters of America
K.C. Hall
Just Us Club
Cy Bush
Sunshine Community Club
Charles Zieglowsky
Wilbur Zieglowsky
Margaret Keyser
Will Shails
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Richard Scott
Barden Insulation Service
C. E. Clark
Landau
Rita Ahrens
Dongolia
Mr. Adkisson
Ruth Nichol Society
Mrs. Stewart
BERT
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