Stahmer Elected Synod Moderator in Iowa
Rev. Robert J. Stahmer of Ainsworth was chosen as moderator by 100 delegates of the United Presbyterian Synod of Iowa. Dr. Bruce B. Buchanan was elected vice moderator, and Dr. W. W. Orr urged more fulltime Christian workers as the church faces a shortage of pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Springs
Iow
United Presbyterian Synced
Iowa
Robert J. Stahmer
Ainsworth
H. O. Lietman
Clarinda
Stahmer
Bruce B. Buchanan
Burlington
W. W. Orr
Des Moines
Westminster
Iowa United Presbyterian
Synod
W. A. Muir
Clarion
W. J. Stewart
Grinnell
Peter Dykhuisen
Elwyn K. Shain Seeks Local Business Caller
Local notes report Elwyn K. Shain of Iowa City visiting as a business caller yesterday. Other items mention a Western Auto glove shipment and travel plans of Ira Gastman and Mrs. Ira Gastman to Lincoln Nebraska for the Gradwohl golden anniversary observance.
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Elwyn K. Shain
Iowa City
Milwaukee YMCA official to counsel with local leaders
Howard Kustermann of Milwaukee area secretary for five states in the YMCA organization was at the Washington Y this afternoon and will be here tomorrow counseling with local Y leaders. The North Central area includes Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa North and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kustermann
Milwaukee
Washington “Y
North Central
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
North
South Dakota
Washington B Team Faces Fairfield in Four Oclock Clash
Washington B Team under Coach George Bowman travels to Fairfield for a four oclock gridiron game against the Trojan seconds. After a lopsided loss to Lone Tree first string, Bowman's 24 player squad aims to rebound with a lineup featuring Luers Buck ends Sojka Havel guards McCreedy Hamm Maxwell and backs Schmitt Redlinger Tanner Chmelar.
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George Bowman
Fairfield
Trojan
Lone Tree
Bowman
Washington
Luers
Buck
Sojka
Havel
McCreedy
Hamm
Maxwell
Schmitt
Jim Redlinger
Tanner
Chmelar
Davenport Visit Highlights Local News Roundup
Mrs J Martin White underwent a physical check up in Davenport. Various residents traveled for visits and events including a bankers convention in Des Moines. Notable mentions include Mrs Julia Parks of Brighton visiting, a shoe sale at Atchison Shoe Store, and Mrs Richard Knupp’s graduation from Burlington Protestant hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Martin White
Davenport
Frank Crone
Lee Holland
George McDaniels
Des Moines
Iowa Bankers Association
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Hospital Admissions and Surgeries Listed
At the hospital admitted yesterday Mrs Arlene Goe ble of Ainsworth for appendectomy. Today Emanuel Bontrager of Riverside and Emma Yoder of Riverside undergo appendicitis and tonsillectomy respectively with Mrs Anna Daering of Brighton under minor surgery and discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Goeble
Ainsworth
Emanuel Bontrager
Riverside
Emma Yoder
Anna Daering
Brighton
Central B blasts Cardinals in 36 to 0 victory
Central B team led by Riley and Schultz trounced the Washington junior college Cardinals 36 to 0 at Case Field. Schultz started with a 67 yard TD run, Central’s defense forced multiple stops, and Riley added a 34 yard score as the halftime gap widened to 24 points.
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Central College
Riley
Schultz
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Case Field
Washington
Central
Cardinals
Marshall
van Zee
Longer
Tanner
Pugh
Cardinal
Robnett
Brandt
Green
White Cloud Club Holds October Meeting in Crawfordsville
The White Cloud club met Tuesday afternoon in Crawfordsville with 11 members and one child present. Mrs. Allen Schaeffer chaired as the new year began and reports from the past year were shared, followed by the announced agenda.
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Crawfordsville
White Cloud Club
Allen Schaeffer
Ina Lantz Weds Donald E. Kracaw
The marriage of Ina Jean Lantz and Donald E. Kracaw was solemnized Oct. 1 at Swedesburg Lutheran church with 160 guests. The couple, both of Wyman, were wed by Carl E. Benander with organist John Yous ling and vocalist Vere Boshart. The bride wore a white satin gown with a long train and fingertip veil, carrying white carnations and pom poms. a gold locket was a gift from the groom. The wedding party included matron of honor Everette Sommer, bridesmaids Etta Mae Lantz, Marjorie Benson and Lois Humston. best man Richard Kracaw. ushers Robert and Calvin Humphreys and Everette Sommer. A reception followed at the parish hall. The bride, a Wyman High School and A. I. C. Davenport alumna, has worked at Washington State Bank. the groom, an Iowa State College graduate and former Army Air Corps member, farms east of Wyman. Attending Washington guests listed.
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Ina Jean Lantz
Shannon Lantz
Donald E. Kracaw
Neil Kracaw
Wyman
Swedesburg Lutheran Church
Carl E. Benander
John Yousling
Vere’ Boshart
Mt. Pleasant
Everette Sommer
Etta Mae Lantz
Marjorie Benson
Lois Humston
Washington
Richard Kracaw
Robert
Calvin Humphreys
Wyman High School
Davenport
Washington State Bank
Iowa State College
Ames
Army Air Corps
Della Humphreys
Sam Turkington
Lee Holland
Frank Kos
Logan Heilman
John W. Walker
Merle Sherman
Agnes Wheelan
Etha Dawson
Sikke Temple
Richard Bordwell
Ted
Mildred Stewart
Annual Meeting At Country Club Discusses Dinners and Fund
The annual meeting at the country club reports 260 reservations for family dinners from May 22 to Oct 16. Mrs. Tucker announces Mrs. Bill Sitler as next year's chair of this department. The report on the women’s golf tournament notes 32 competitors and summer activities. Max Marble outlines use of funds for additions to the house. Officers are elected: President Mrs. Raymond Robertson, VP Mrs. Allen Schaefer, secretary treasurer Mrs. John Barnhart, reporter Mrs. Donald Sands. The program committee includes Mrs. Harvey Thomas.
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Tucker
Bill Sitler
M. J. Cruise
Max Marble
Max Marble Gave the Report On the Special Improvement Fund
Doc Lawson
Marshalltown
Bob Arthur
Lawson
Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
Mng
Raymond Robertson
Allen Schaeffer
John Barnhart
Donald Sands
Harvey Thomas
St James P T A Dessert Party and Meeting at School
The St James P T A held an October dessert gathering before a business meeting at the school with 23 attending mothers. A third room won the attendance prize. plans included a board party, a come as you are breakfast, and a Columbus day quiz and poems read by members. Members also discussed district meetings and refreshment duties for November. Herndon Whiting couple wed in Homestead Florida on Sept 24 with both families listed and future Crawfordsville residence noted.
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Leland Baker
Jack Creech
Frank Redeker
Fred Heck
Anna Miller
St. James Parent Teacher Association
Paul Horak
Mary Nazerita
Iowa City
Isrogram Committee
Alex Gevock
Will Kurtz
Gerald Duncan
Leo Marie
Ray Fritz
Cascal Hamilton
Laurence Hedger
Otto Suter
Howard Anderson
Glenn Beenblossom
James Wilson
Suter
Barnhart
Herndon-Whiting
Education Advancement Amid Family Struggles
The text notes a generational contrast where a grandfather and father had minimal schooling while contemporary averages show adults completing about three years of high school. It highlights improving educational attainment over generations.
Voorhis and Hansen Tie Nuptials at Rollins College
Alice Nelle Voorhis and Donald Reeves Hansen, Rollins College students in Winter Park Florida, exchanged vows in Francis Knowles Memorial Chapel. The bride wore her grandmother’s wedding gown with a pearl headpiece and veil. The couple, attended by sorority sisters and fraternity brothers, held a reception at Winter Park Country Club before returning to class.
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Alice Nelle Voorhis
Donald Reeves Hansen
Rollins College
Winter Park
Fla
Francis Knowles
Jerry Voorhis
San Dimas
Calif
Winnetka
A. Enyart
Fark Avenue
Winter Park, Fla
S. W. Livingston
Real Bird Contortionist Grebe Demonstrates Shimmering Feats
The grebe is a remarkable bird contortionist. It lifts its legs from water, shakes off moisture, and folds them over its back under its wings.
Elect Jane Lauer as T T T delegate
Crawfordsville Chapter L T T I held a Monday meeting with Mrs Mae Peterson of Olds. They purchased a wheelchair for the loan closet project. Jane Lauer was elected delegate to the national convention in Peoria Illinois on October 24 and 25. Refreshments followed the business meeting.
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Crawfordsville
Mae Peterson
Olds
Jane Lauer
Peoria
Ill
Duke Rommel Admits Amputation Will Be Necessary
In a Muscatine hospital Duke Rommel faced amputation of his left arm above the elbow. He remained calm and told the surgeon to proceed with the operation.
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Duke
Rommel
Muscatine
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Washington Field
Wolf’s Flower
Western Auto
Mrs. Young of
W. E. Augustine
GO. V
Crull
John W. Les
Pastry Shop
Ut Bell Baker
Legion Aux
George Simerman
Keota
Myrtle Simerman
Amile Daub
Mildred Duwn
Marilyn Stumpf
Ottumwa
Julia Parks
C. G. Pickens
R. B. Grubb
Sigourney
F. Bourgeois
Rothschild
Atchison Shoe Store
C. M. Whitacre
A. K. Stoutner
Joe Holsch
John Mattes
Clarence Wilson
Margaret
Coe’s Cafe
LeRoy Tripp
Sioux City
Marilyn Ruegsegger
Nelle Tripp
Miss Tripp
Reid Boyd
Richard Knupp
Burlington Protestant Hospital
Clayde Knupp
G. M. Wylie
Carl Dallmeyer
Charles Grayson
C. 0. Davis
Charles van, Riper
Xalmazoo, Mich
Wvashi
Ngto
Washington— Central
Meee Jooseb
Edgar Stewart
L.T
Clements Saveeat
Eric Adame Whittaker
Vander Linden Green
R.G
Romine Sodergren
R.T
Madison Zannen
Waris Emis
Cc RO Pugh Beenblossom L.H
Ailey Longer
Waldo Geiger
Elwin Shain
Buzz Graham
Washington Central
Ina Lantz
A. Lemmon’s Pharmacy
St. James
P.T.A
Laudie Mae Herndon
C. J. Herndon
Homestead
Robert W. Whiting
H. J. Whiting
Advance In Education
Voorhis
Hansen
College Chapel
S. E. Iowa
T. R. Gillispie
The
E. Wash
T.T.T
Mangold’s Service
South Second Avenue
Duke" Rommel
Washington County Hospital
Harper's Bazaar
Rothmoor
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