Construction workers sought for housing project
The U S Employment Service orders a large number of carpenters plumbers and laborers for a nearby housing project with on site housing. Apply at the local office upstairs over the book store for referral in Washington Wednesday morning. Mr and Mrs Nate E Young buy 919 South Fourth Avenue moving from 515% North Marion Avenue within weeks. Presbyterian church rummage sale October 11 from 8:50 a m to 4:30 p m 1993 end of day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
U. S. Employment Service
Washington
Nate E. Young
Phil Antonoff
South
Fourth Avenue
Bell
North
Marion Avenue
Rainbow Girls Plan Hallowe'en Party
Marie Blattner presided over 55 Rainbow Girls at the Masonic temple. The assembly voted 25 to aid disabled veterans and finalized plans for a Halloween party October 28 at the temple and a December 23 pre Christmas dance at the Legion hall. Carla Guther led a proficiency class for nine. Birthday refreshments followed as members with recent birthdays were honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Blattner
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Disabled Veterans Association
Hallowe’en
Legion Hall
Carla Guther
Victor Blattner
Rainbow Board
Destroy Barberries
A total of 323 762 546 barberry bushes and seedlings have been destroyed on 129 962 properties across 18 states cooperating with the department of agriculture in the eradication of rust spreading barberry bushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Demons Edge Fairfield in Homecoming Prep Flurry?
Stats show Washington beating Ottumwa 19 0 and Fairfield 32 0 in recent games while Fairfield fumbled heavily and passed poorly. Ottumwa held Washington to 0 in first half scoring, and Fairfield to 0 passing against Ottumwa. The data suggests Washington may have an edge, though results may vary at Case field Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Washington
Ottumwa
Demons
Fairfield Fumbling
Fairfeild
Otttmwa
Buldogs
Case Field
Ames Footballers to Eat Horse Meat at Training Table
Iowa State College football players faced a meat shortage with a plan to serve horse meat at the training table. A truck was to pick up filly fillets from Estherville for the first order, with players told beforehand what would be on the menu. The move aims to stretch limited supplies and could spread to other campus eateries if shortages persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMES
Iowa
Iowa State
Cyclone
OPA
Estherville
J. C. Schilletter
Vigilant Class Holds Dinner and October Social
The Vigilant Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church hosted a cooperative dinner at Ernest Jones home with fall floral decorations. After a bountiful supper, a brief business meeting led by president Mrs Archie M Euwer followed by devotions from Mrs Mae Hopengardner and prayer by Rev T E White. The program committee organized Bible Iowa Centennial quizzes and the evening ended with social visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Ernest Jones
Archie M. Euwer
Mae Hopengardner
T. E. White
Iowa
Washington B Team Defeats Fairfield 12-0 in Football Exhibition
Washington high school B team remains undefeated after a 12 to 0 win over Fairfield sophomores and freshmen. Thornton scored early, Kleese added a second touchdown, and coach Gus Alsip rotated 30 reserves for experience. Next games include Fairfield at Washington Oct 21 and Iowa City Oct 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Washington Reserves
Fairfield
Washington
Thornton
Kleese
Gus Alsip
Iowa City
Sigourney
Will Crown Queen For Homecoming
Washington high school students have chosen a homecoming queen from ten candidates including Louise Barnes and Dorothy Walker. She will be crowned Friday at a pep assembly, participate in the parade from the high school at 3 10, receive honors at a Friday evening game, and a school dance follows at Lincoln school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Fairfield High School
Washngton
Casefield
Louise Barnes
Beverly Crandall
Babe Falk
Joan Fields
Ruth Ann George
Phyllis Orcutt
Pat Patterson
Darlene Stover
Jane Turner
Dorothy Walker
Lincoln School
Girls’ Athletic Association
Alice Richardson and Wayne Henry Wed at Little Brown Church
Alice Richardson and Wayne Henry were married in a single ring ceremony at the Little Brown Church in the Vale Nashua with Rev F L Hanscom officiating. The couple plan a farming home near Keota after a wedding trip to the Twin Cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Richardson
Wayne Henry
Keota
John K. Henry
Little Brown
the Vale
Nashua
F. L. Hanscom
Betty
Gayle Brinning
Henry
Twin Cities
Iowa Continental Telephone Company
San Diego
Calif
Army
Pacific Theater
Music Department Programs a Musical Lowana Night
The Music Department met with Helen Harvey for the October meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. Walter Smith and Mrs. Herbert Osincup. Mrs. M. M. Schell presided and announced the Fortnightly club’s anniversary turkey dinner on November 7 at the Methodist church. New members Carolyn Neal Virginia Terry and Mrs. Melvin Hill were introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Harvey
Walter Smith
Herbert Osincup
M. M. Schell
Methodist Church
Carolyn Neal
Virginia Terry
Melvin Hill
Schell
Oakley Payne
Cardinals Face Central B Team at Case Field Thursday
Washington junior college hosts Central College B team at Case field Thursday evening in a first meeting with Central reserves this season. Coach Norman White hopes for a quick rebound after beating Elkader while expecting standout players Dave Livingston and Bill Arnold back for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College
Case Field
Central College
Pella
Cardinals
Elkader
M. E. Woodford
Angus Moore
Mt. Pleasant
Gil Schantz
Wayland
Norman White
Central
Parsons
White
Dave Livingston
Bill Arnold
Nors
Washington
Oskaloosa
Penn College
Cornell
Mt. Vernon
Burlington
Musical Iowa 100 Years Documented With Artist Performances
A program titled Musical Iowa One Hundred Years traced Iowa music development highlighting local composers Towans and figures like Salter Willson and Knight Logan. Performers included Mrs Burham singing Lady April and Iowa and Miss Hamilton with piano by Edna Klein and Mrs Masson. The event closed with Sara Pollock giving a Berkshire Festival talk and social hour refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musical Iowana
Iowa
Towans
Everett K. Burham
April
Salter
Fortnightly Club Literature Session Welcomes Two New Members
Mrs. Boyd Berdo hosted the Fortnightly club Literature department meeting with 22 members present. Visitor Mrs. Carlton Wilson attended as the only guest. The group welcomed new members Mrs. Robert Day and Mrs. Emma Richardson. Mrs. Lemmon was named to run towel sales. Anniversary tickets for the November seventh ginner went on sale. Dues were paid. Mrs. C. R. McCutchen Jr. reviewed Artists in Iowa about Grant Wood who died in 1942 at Iowa City. reproductions of Wood paintings were shown afterward. The meeting adjourned after readings of laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Berdo
Carlton Wilson
Berdo
Robert Day
Emma Richardson
J. E. Lemmon
C. R. McCutchen, Jr
Iowa
Garwood
Grant Wood
Iowa City
Junior Fortnightly Welcomes New Members
Mrs Richard Ross and Eileen Hammen co hosted the Junior Fortnightly meeting at Mrs W Keifer’s home with 20 attendees including two visitors. Two new members Helen Swanson and Lois Bare joined the department as Virginia McLaughlin led the group announcing the November 7 anniversary dinner at the Methodist church with the Junior department aiding the program. Mrs Rodney Kephart gave a grapho analytic program titled Hand writing on the Wall. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ross
Eileen Hammen
W. Keifer
Carl Dallmeyer
Phyllis Brown
Helen Swanson
Lois Bare
Virginia McLaughlin
Methodist Church
Rodney Kephart
Bridge Party At Masonic Temple Hosts and Scores
Mr. Clarence Richards and Mrs. Verona Nordyke chaired the White Shrine event at the Masonic temple yesterday afternoon. Four tables of bridge produced high score for Mrs. Will Hemmingsereceiving and low for Mrs. Della Miller. Next party set for two weeks hence at the temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Richards
Verona Nordyke
Masonic Temple
Will
Birthday congratulations for Bash anniversary and local birthdays
Mr and Mrs William Bash receive birthday wishes on their wedding anniversary. Geraldine Jo Augustine turns three, JoAnn Helman four, and John Stanton Kiesey is also noted. Donny Duane Duncan celebrates his 14th birthday with school friends sending wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
William Bash
Geraldine Jo Augustine
Keith Augustine
JoAnn Helman
Irwin Helman
John Stanton Kiesey
Stan Kiesey
Donny Duane Duncan
Gerald Duncan
Birthday Honored By Joan Michels At Ames
Joan Michels daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Michels is observing a birthday today at Iowa State College in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Michels
T. A. Michels
Iowa State College
Ames
JoAnne Harland Celebrates Tenth Birthday Today
JoAnne Harland, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Harland, observes her tenth birthday today on route two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnne Harland
Mrs. Elmer Harland
Route Two
Happy Returns For Olive Coon Murphy and Friends
Greetings extend to Mrs. Olive Coon Murphy of Ainsworth and friends Joe Hill and Helen Embree for birthday wishes and well wishes on the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Coon Murphy
Ainsworth
Joe Hill
Helen Embree
Pot-Luck Dinner Honors Four Men Home from Army
A cooperative dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Orris honored four men recently returned from military service. Attendees included Ora Marlott Billie Orris Virgil Heringall of Crawfordsville and David Griffith of Iowa City along with many family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
W. A. Orris
Ora Marlott
Billie Orris
Virgil Heringall
Crawfordsville
David Griffith
Iowa City
I. K. Orris
Ralph
Dorothy
Clarence Hering
Viola
Ora Marlett
Rita
Paul Howell
Patricia Norma
John
Marylin
James
Joyce
Columbus Junction
J. B. Oriis
Vivian
Williamsburg
Ruth Oriss
Presbyterian Morning Prayer Meeting Notice
The Presbyterian church announces a morning prayer meeting at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Nicola Descendants Dinner Reunion at Sunset Park
The Nicola descendants held a reunion at Sunset Park on Sunday with 43 attendees. Albert Nicola was the only Marcellus Nicola member present, and a 1947 reunion is planned for the first Sunday in August at Sunset Park with guests from several families and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcellus Nicola
Sunset Park
Albert Nicola
Eva Ribble
Lander
Wyo
J. T. Adams
Jimmy
Oren Romine
Flave Hagist
Wayne Dickinson
Keota
Cotter
Howard Law
Lois Dean
Michael
Muscatine
Edward Nicola
Sandra
Richard Nicola
Donna
Nora Nicola
Davenport
Lottie Nicola
Clifford Nicola
Judy
Cathy
Clarence Nicola
Sigourney
F. E. Wierzburger
Knoxville
Ann Trojovsky
Joan
Kenneth
Donnie
Clyde
Sam Warren
Bob and
Washington
Honor Mrs Hanna At Kitchen Shower
Mrs Charles Cannon hosted a Saturday afternoon post nuptial party honoring Mrs Charles Hanna the former Donna Darbyshire. Twenty guests attended including Mrs Dale Darbyshire and Mrs Chester Hanna. Guests wrote advice and recipes and signed tea towels as gifts were displayed in a miniature kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cannon
Charles Hanna
Donna Darbyshire
Dale Darbyshire
Crawfordsville
Chester Hanna
Murrell
Mt Pleasant
Howard Witting
Carl Schneider
Omar Wagner
Longtime Washington couple honored at church dinner
Mr and Mrs Frank L Wilson celebrated 62 years of marriage with a family night dinner at the Methodist church in Washington. About 150 attendees heard Dr Fred E Miller and district superintendent Dr Walter Scheurmann praise the couple for decades of church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Wilson
Methodist Church
Wilson
Mgr
Hospital Admission and Discharges Report
Dillon Schantz from route three Was admitted yesterday as a surgical patient. Mrs Harry Embree and daughter Nancy Carol of Wellman were discharged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Schantz
Route Three
Harrry Embree
Nancy Carol
Wellman
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the Chocolate Soldier
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Nelson Eddy
Sorden Music Co
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Iit
Ainsworth State Bank
Washington County
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Rot Ro
B. Berdo
Dues
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Fern's
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West Side Square
Nicola
Mrs. Hanna
F. L. Wilson
Scheurmann
Farmer’s Store
Farmers Store
R. C. Wead
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