Local Family Tours Washington and Industrial Stops
Mrs. Robert Crone of Franklin school Marion township with five pupils Janice Joyce Jean Davison Janice Barbara Kunkel and Mrs. C S Davison traveled to Washington yesterday afternoon. They visited the American Pearl Button Curran company and the Evening Journal and noted remodeling at Lorden Music Co. The trip follows packing a homey two weeks on the road with L E Wilson Jr and Mrs Frank Crone aboard a well equipped house trailer heading via Washington Norfolk and the Smoky mountains with supplies for meals and canned goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Crone
Franklin School
Marion Township
Janice
Joyce
Jean Davison
Barbara Kunkel
Washington
C. S. Davison
American Pearl Button Company
The
Curran Company
Evening Journal
L. E. Wilson, Jr
Frank C. Crone
Washington, D. C
Norfolk
Smoky Mountains
Wilson's New House
Fairfield Trims Washington in 38–6 rout
Fairfield shut down Washington with six touchdowns led by long runs and passes. Crew connected for two early scores to McKee and Odum added 13 and eight yard TDs, Odom broke free for 52 and 45 yard runs, and Washington managed a fourth quarter return TD after fumbling recovery. Final: Fairfield 38 Washington 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Fairfield High School
Washington
Trojans
Demons
Crew
McKee
Odom
Yargas
Bob Kleese
Future W S C S events at October unit meetings
At unit meetings of the Woman's Society of Christian Service three announcements were made. The district conference will be in Burlington November 5, the Fortnightly clubs anniversary dinner November 4 will be served by W S C S, and a family night dinner is planned for Oct 2 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Burlington
Unit
Carl Voorhees
Tom Downing
Unit No. 1
Elliot Grayson
Cedar Falls
R. B. Haight
Voorhees
High School Scores from Ottumwa and Winfield
Ottumwa shut out Keokuk 39 to 0. Winfield defeated Columbus Junction 32 to 6 in high school football scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Winfield
Columbus Jet
Chester Beats Brighton 44 to 0 in Ke-Wash showdown
Chester remained undefeated as they crushed Brighton 44 to 0. Key plays included Bauer catching two scoring passes from Cherry and Duvall, plus Duvall and Bauer scoring on runs and returns in the later quarters. Van Crump also made a crucial interception setting up Duvall’s late TD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Brighton
Chester
Cherry
Bauer
Duvall
van Crump
Wellman
Keota
Wellman-Keota
Redlinger
Patterson
Stoutner
Norenberg
Ka lona and Wellman top in district football scores
Wellman players Leon Miller and Redlinger scored in the second half as Wellman lost to Keota 138 to 26. Kalona defeated North English 20 to 7 after a 0-0 first half with three Kalona scores in the second half and North English scoring late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Leon Miller
Redlinger
Keota
Kalona
Kalon
North English
Entertains Nurses Alumni Association in Washington County
The Nurses Alumni Association of Washington County Hospital met yesterday afternoon with eight members present and one visitor Esther Squire. President Mrs. N. E. Young led a brief business meeting and the event concluded with a social afternoon and refreshments hosted by Emily Bayliss and Mrs. Squire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurses Alumni Association
Washington County Hospital
Ed Squire
Esther Squire
N. E. Young
Emily Bayliss
Squire
Summit Pupils Play Softball at Prairie Flower
The Summit school teachers and pupils travelled to Prairie Flower for a softball game on Friday and planned to play again at Summit. Several local residents visited Iowa City and Washington hospital actions included Mrs Davison's major operation at Mercy hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit
Prairie Flower
Arthur Davison
Summit School
Marvin Kieth
Donald Smith
Iowa City
Davison
Clarence Witthoft
Joe Christner
Cy Bush
Dale Richenhberger and Son
Washington Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Margaret Witting
Della Christner
Elmer Krantz
Darrel
Milo Watterson
Donald
Dean
David Meyer
Laren Bush
Robert
Lee Christner
Shirley Gardner
Phyllis Patterson
Petty
Ardith Davison
Wayland
Gauging Cloud Altitudes With Electronic Weather Instruments
An electronic instrument is used at weather stations to measure cloud altitudes. The device provides data on cloud heights for meteorological observations and forecasts.
Mrs Campbell Jr Hosts Friendship Club Meeting
Mrs Mark Campbell Jr entertained 15 members and guests of the Friendship club at yesterday afternoon’s gathering. She presided over the business meeting and announced plans for a family cooperative supper on Oct 24 at the Charles Wulf home. Grace Shaw and Lydia Juzeler led entertainment. members shared summer trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Campbell, Jr
The
Friendship Club
C. C. Rothlisberger
Dora Meeks
Wilbur McClelland
James Thompson
Charles Wulf
Grace Shaw
Lydia Juzeler
Rothlisberger
Ladies Aid Plans Pantry Shower for U P Home
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid met in the church social rooms with 40 members present. Mrs Don Stout led, reports on the Home for the Aged, dedication plans for Oct 16, and an open house on Wednesday were shared along with donations and committee assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Stout
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
W. S. Duncan
Belle Miller
E. M. McConaughy
United Presbyterian Home For the
Maud Jackson
Stout
Men's Brotherhood
Roger Sherman
Stewart
Trotman
Ladies Aid
Lloyd Duensing
Social calendar of meetings and notices across groups
Notices list weekly social events and meeting times for White Shrine DeMolay Bible department American Home Pythian Sisters American Legion Auxilary and more. Activities include readings, dinners, club gatherings and postponedCircle changes, with hostesses and locations noted.
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Meeting Updates Community Ties
Pilotburg Iowa October 11 Mrs Margaret Brinning hosted the Pilotburg Ladies Aid society meeting. The president led business and devotions with a Ecclesiastes reading on worthy life objectives. Members voted to donate money to aid students pursuing full time Christian service who lack funds. Cards were sent to former member Mrs Reynold Greiner awaiting Mercy hospital care in Iowa City and to Mrs Nettie Bishop and Mrs Keith Herr at Mayo hospital. Sympathy card sent to former member Mrs Roy Schulty. Betty Schwartz, a member, returned home from Mercy hospital after major surgery a week earlier. Twelve members attended. Ferne Bishop will host November meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg
Margaret Brinning
Cotter Presbyterian Bazaar and Chicken Supper Schedule
The Cotter Presbyterian church hosts a bazaar and chicken supper starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday October 14 at the church located at 203818. A box supper follows at West Chester Methodist church basement Wednesday evening October 15 at 7 36 p.m. All ages welcome and every lady asked to bring a box. Lunch available for children. 20413
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter Presbyterian Church
West Chester Methodist Church
Underwater Light for Deep Sea Dive Use
A 1,000 watt underwater lamp the size of a 40 watt bulb has been developed for deep sea diving missions. Its filament nearly touches the bulb and operation underwater keeps the glass cool.
Women’s Council group meetings held at members’ homes
Group one’s session was postponed to next week. Group two, hosted by Mrs Pence, met with 15 members and two children as Mrs Been blossom led the business and childcare. Group three met at Mrs Skip ton’s with 12 members, while group four’s evening session was hosted by Mrs Clarence Randall Jr with scrapbooks and devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Council of the Christian Church
Pence
Wade Pence
Leslie Beenblossom
Ed Mayhew
Leonard Wheatley
Charles Anderson
Bert Spangler
Holland
Mae Miller
Lee Hesseltine
Pearl Parcell
Richard Skipton
Glen Green
Clarence Smith
Clive Gray
Bessie Tucker
R. W. Erwin
Gray
Leo Sturgeon
Cedar Rapids
Hazel Green Academy
Tucker
Harry Watkins
Clarence Randall, Jr
Wes
Dorothy Putman
Fred Bourgeois
Miss Putman
Pat Nicola
Bible Class Party At Baptist Church
The Loyal Women's Bible class of the Baptist church held its regular meeting yesterday afternoon in the church parlors. Co-hostesses were Mrs Cy Bush and Lois Turnipseed. Rose Gilbert led devotion with scripture and a poem. Rev P K Wells offered prayer. Mrs Bush presided over the brief business meeting with 15 members contributing to the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Women's Bible Class
the Baptist Church
Cy Bush
Lois Turnipseed
Rose Gilbert
P. K. Wells
Birthday and anniversary notices cover several locals
Congratulations flow for seven year weddings and upcoming birthdays. Kath ry n Maxine Stephens and Rita Cathryn Cantoni receive candles today. Names include Kath ry n Maxine Stephens, Rita Cathryn Cantoni, Dewey Stephens, Tom Cantoni, the Cantoni family now in California, John Owen, Mrs Marsh W Bailey, Dick Dewis, Jeanette Kelly, J J Anwyl, Callistes Kern, Bruce Cowden, Oakley Payne, Ceri White, R A Badger, Mrs Laticia French, William Kk Thom, Sidney Smith, Carl Edward Blatter, Iva Bales, Bertha Bell, Carl Kallus, Ed Shalla, Wilfrid Wittetoe, Clarence Rathmel, Larry Dye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Maxine Stephens
Dewey Stephens
Ainsworth
Rita Cathryn Cantoni
Tom Cantoni
California
Marsh Ww. Bailey
Dick Dewis
Jeanette Kelly
J. J. Anwyl
Crawfordsville
Callistes Kern
Bruce Cowden
Oakley Payne
Ceri E. White
Wellman
Journal
Three Quarter Century Club
R. A Badger
Laticia French
Badger
French
William Kk. Thom
Chicago
Sidney Smith
Medford
Ore
Carl Edward Blatter
BE. J. Blatter
Iva Bales
Bertha Mae Bell
Carl Kallaus
Ed Shalla
Salem
Wilfrid Wittetoe
Clarence Rathmel
Larry Dye
Walnut Women Plan Halloween Party With Skit
Mrs Sylvester Mineart hosted Thursday with 20 members eight children and guest Mrs H W Mineart. Club president Earl Burroughs led business with household hints as roll call. A Halloween party is set for Oct 25 with a skit Mr Jones and the Hired Hand performed by Mrs Gates McKay Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Mineart
Walnut Women's Club
H. W. Mineart
Earl Burroughs
Mr. Jones
Robert Gates
Charles McKay
Carl Nelson
Glen Miller
Ralph Chorpening
H. H. Club Meeting With Mrs. Snider
The H. H. club met Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Frank Snider. Eleven members attended with guests from Decatur and West Union. President Mrs. Richard Nicola led the business session and officers will be elected in April 1948 instead of November. Next meeting set for Nov. 13 with Mrs. Spencer Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Snider
H. H. Club
Robert Sorrell
Diane
Decatur, Ill
George Waldron
Lester Wilder
West Union
Evelyn Givans
William Salterburg
Jesse Nicola
Richard Nicola
Sorrell
Waldron
Spencer Reed
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George Kerr
Danny Duck
Danney
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Lorden Music Co
M. J. Cruise
Dora
Frances
Lillian Minick
Coe’s Cafe
Richard Reener
Denver
Colo
Earl Little
William Myers
L. Edward Warner
Rock Island, Ill
Fred Reid
Rothschild
W. EB. Howell
Ted
Jean Mangold
Mary Johnson
Robert McDowell
Daryl Turnipseed
Iowa-Indiana
L.E
Murphy Hoemer
L.T
Denison Bradfield
L.G
Barclay Prices
Gray Sutherlin
R.G
Williams Cook Sovere
Olsen McKee
Bam
Besse Brock Axthelm
Q.B
Crandall Co
Kleese
Zook
Askea
Adams
Halsey
Campbell
Band
Anderson
Smithart
Rebling
Goehring
Perry
Hix
Stanley
Buck
Nelson
Staves
Washington Ahrens
Thornton
Bob Redlinger
Patton
Chmelar
Sotelo
Riley
W.S.C. S
Shaffer
Unit No. 2
Clarence Shaffer
Church Nursery
E. A. Stewart
Walter Smith
Paul Deimerly
Poole
Myrtle Poole
Unit No. 3
W. S. Kyle
Hummer
C. O. Davis
J. D Dayton
Unit No. 4
Earl Loveless
Elizbeth
Edna Klein
Rodney Kephart
Japan
Philippines
Europe
Jay Sellers
Don Orr
Mrs. Anderson
Pat Hoover
Wylie Anderson
Fred Bell
Costa Rica
Merle Green
Ralph Junkin
Lee Stone
J. O. Sexton
George Jarrard
Clayde Knapp
Sam Turkington
M. M. Schell
Wiliam Sitler
Cloyce Horsey
C. R. Gallavther
Maud Jones
Glenn Knapp
Everett Denison
Holmes
W. A. Erbe
Blaine Holmes
Lyle Grove
Edith Weldin
L. C. Woodburn
N. M. Speidel
Sherm Crone
Bob Speed
Lee Martin
Ray Cox
Fred E. Miller
Greece
Crone
Grove
F. E. Bartow
Y. W
Charles Wilson
Glen Thompson
Sam Sigafoose
Clyde Dawson
Women’s Missionary Magazine
Wilson
Sinclair Lewis
Edgar Stout
Unit No. 91
Fortney
Verle Gallagher
Methodist
Homer Birney
Rexair
Entertains Nurses Alumni Association
Mrs. Campbell, Jr
Ladies Aid Plans
U. P
Masonic Temple
Bible Department
Order of DeMolay
Edna
Elizabeth Klein
T. R. Gillespie
T. T
Richard A. Stewart
Ann Judson
Baptist Church
Women's Missionary Society
Ervin Reif
American Home
Corrie Davis
Fred L. Moore
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
St. Rita Circle
American Legion Auxilary
Legion Hall
Women’s Service Guild of Presbyterian Church
Noble Grand Circle
Frank Longwell
Kolah Club
Merry Makers Club
Richard Scott
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Country Club
Earl A. Loveless
New Haven Ladies Aid
Don Smith
Marion Smith
H. J. Club
Rey Carter
Brinning
Women’s Council
Mildred Kephart
Washington, Iowa
John
Owen
Sheaffer
Grecian Jewelry Store
East Side Square
Walnut Women’s Club
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