Weekend Visit Highlights Rabenold Home Event
Donna Rippel Jean Ann Kirschner and Tom Rabenold all of Des Moines spent the weekend at the J. D. Rabenold home in Ainsworth. Mr. and Mrs. William Harper of Sigourney are the parents of a baby boy born Saturday at the hospital in Sigourney. Mrs. Harper is the former Betty Schlatter. Mrs. Dewey Weeks joined the Spurgeon store sales force today.
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Donna Rippel
Jean Ann Kirschner
Tom Rabenold
Des Moines
J. D. Rabenold
Ainsworth
William Harper
Sigourney
J. D. Schlatter
Max Schlatter
Monmouth
Ill
Harper
Betty Schlatter
Dewey Weeks
Spurgeon
Visiting relatives and local residents update
Mrs Blick of St Louis and Mrs Solomon of Minneapolis visit their mother Mrs Bert Peirce at Washington County hospital where she is recovering well after major surgery. Mrs Shalla returns to her apartment after a hospital stay for a major operation. Ella Anderson was injured when a stick struck her eye. Mrs Campbell of Bur bank California arrives to visit her son in law and daughter for about a week and a half. Mrs Dickey of Sioux City returns home after visiting relatives near Keota. Mrs Ward of Burlington visits sister Rozetta Shreve for a week.
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Fred Blick
St. Louis, Mo
David Solomon
Minneapolis, Minn
Bert Peirce
Washington County Hospital
Pierce
Joe Shalla
E. Main Street
University Hospital
Joe Knotek
Harry Campbell
Burbank
Calif
Wayne Zeck
Minnie Ward
Burlington
Rozetta Shreve
Hospital admits and dismisses list alphabetical Hicks Hoyle Whetstine Wiles Wellman
At the hospital admitted yesterday Elizabeth Hicks medical Mrs Daryl Hoyle R 4 medical. Dismissed today Elizabeth Hicks Mrs Austin Whetstine and Daughter of Wellman Mrs Harvey Wiles and son of Wellman.
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Elizabeth Hicks
Daryl Hoyle
Austin Whetstine
Wellman
Harvey Wiles
Miners Seek Six Hour Day in Labor Convention
United Mine Workers delegates at Cincinnati outlined a fourth round wage demand pattern aiming for a six hour day and five day week to shape 1949 50 contracts. President John L. Lewis said the union will act to stabilize employment if operators fail to share available work. The policy, adopted by 2900 delegates, signals broader labor moves toward shorter work weeks though specific numbers await May or June negotiations.
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Cincinnati
United Mine Workers
UMW
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Local shoppers and travellers share notes from Crawfordsville trip
Mr and Mrs Earl Monson of Crawfordsville shopped here Monday. Mr and Mrs Raymond Glasgow and Mr and Mrs Roy Rotzinger returned from a week in Devils Lake North Dakota visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Miller. They also toured the Black Hills South Dakota and other points of interest. Mrs Ralph Minick Mrs R P Reid Mae Davis and Mrs Fred Reid drove to Newton Monday evening for a Damascus Shrine meeting with Mrs Fred Reid attending as special representative of the supreme worthy high priestess. Robert Logan son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Logan has been pledged to Sigma Phi Epsilon at Monmouth college and is a freshman at the Illinois school.
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Raymond Glasgow
Roy Rotzinger
Devils Lake
N. Dak
Henry Miller
Black Hills
S. Dak
Ralph Minick
R. P Reid
Mae Davis
Fred Reid
Newton
Damascus
Supreme Worthy
Robert Logan
Clarance Logan
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Monmouth College
Robert
Illinois School
Indonesia's rich archipelago fuels tropical agriculture
Indonesia, once the Netherlands East Indies, covers islands and peoples across the vast archipelago between India and Australia. Its volcanic soil and hot humid climate enable two to three or more crops yearly, highlighting its agricultural wealth.
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Indonesia
Netherlands East Indies
India
Australia
Jr High Handles Mt Pleasant 7-0 In Season Opener
Washington junior high school defeated Mt Pleasant juniors 7 to 0 at Case field. Richard McKune returned a Mt Pleasant pass 80 yards for the touchdown and Earnest Been blossom kicked the extra point. Starting lineup included Campbell Stalder Crossett Brindley Henry Tweeten Sherman Be n blossom McKune Kennedy Logan. Substitutes were Snow Payne Ward Orcutt. Next home game is Oct 30 vs Ft Madison, with a trip to Muscatine on Oct 20 for a night game.
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Richard McKune
Washington
Mt .Pleasant
Case Field
McKune
Mt. Pleasant
Earnest Been Blossom Drop
Little Demons
Glen Hall
Bruce Campbell
James Stalder
Dennis Crossett
Dan Brindley
Richard Henry
Ray Tweeten
Jim Sherman
Ernest Beenblossom
Bob Kennedy
Jack Logan
Lester Snow
Harry Payne
Billy Ward
David Orcutt
Ft. Madison
Muscatine
University Plans to Buy 172 Acres Adjacent to Campus
The University of Iowa prepared to purchase 172 acres of land next to the campus golf course. The executive council approved the purchase, subject to attorney general validation. The deal totals 61,800 dollars, to be funded from athletic receipts, not state funds, to allow future athletic expansion.
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Lowa. Capy
University of Iowa
Offce
Fred Ambrose
University
University Yathletic
Ambrose
Horace Heidt to Present WSUI Show at Iowa City
Horace Heidt will appear with his talent show and orchestra at the State University of Iowa City field house on November 5. Auditions for the Heidt show run October 18 to 20 at WSUI with Frank Reeves as talent scout. Interested performers should write to Talent Scout at Iowa Memorial Union Iowa City with name address phone age and talent. Reeves seeks an accompanist who can read music and transpose at sight.
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Iowa -Ciey
Horace Heidt
State University of Town
University Central Party and Entertainment Committee
Heidt
Frank Reeves
WSUI
Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa City
Reeves
Cardinals Lose To Augustana B At Rock Island
Washington junior college Cardinals trail 13 to 0 early after two miscues. Dale White scores late in the second quarter but extra point is blocked. Cardinals press with Schmitt passing, but penalties and interceptions halt drives. Dale White injures ankle. Dick Carmichael bruised shoulder.
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Cardinals
Augustana
Rock Island
John McConnell
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Augustana College
Ill
Cardinal
Illinois
Agustana
Dale White
Duvall
Leland Schmitt
Schmitt
Dick Carmichael
Gillette urges Europe aid while avoiding political gain
Democratic candidate Guy M. Gillette told a Ta. crowd that the United States should continue relief to Europe but warned aid must not buy political prestige or fortune for any group. He said no nation can buy or impose peace and that a concert of nations within a fair framework can succeed.
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Gillette
County Attorney testifies in Ebelheiser murder trial
In Ottumwa Iowa defense lawyers called Wapello County Attorney Burn Bannister as their first witness. Bannister testified about a bullet found in a Davenport cushion at Earl Robertson's farm home the night Robertson was killed. Ebelheiser, Robertson's brother in law, faces trial over Robertson's death last summer.
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Ottumwa
Tia
Edward Ebelheiser
Wapello County
Burn Bannister
Ebelheiser
Bannister
Earl Robertson
Robertson
Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Leonard Hixson
A neighbor gathering at the Ralph Hixon home honored Mrs. Leonard Hixson with a pink and blue shower. Co hosts Mrs. Dean Hixson and Mrs. Doyle Peiffer assisted in serving refreshments.
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Ralph Hixon
Leonard Hixson
Dean Hixson
Doyle Peiffer
Merry Ten Club Meets At Wallace Home For Evening
Members of the Merry Ten club gathered Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Mac Wallace. Pinochle was played at three tables. High scores were earned by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rademaker. low scores by Mrs. Floyd Augustine and Charles Swift. Refreshments followed.
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Merry Ten Club
Mrs. Mac Wallace
Charles Rademaker
Floyd Augustine
Charles Swift
Reception for new minister and wife at church
The Presbyterian congregation will host a reception for Rev. and Mrs. W. J Grossheim Thursday at 7 30 pm in the church basement. The event will run until 9 30 pm.
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The
Presbyterian Church
W. J Grossheim
Pilotburg Ladies Aid holds autumn social meeting
Mrs Velda Chalupa hosted fourteen members Thursday afternoon as roll calls reflected on admired traits. President Winifred Stransky led a brief business segment while guests included Mrs Cecil Amlong Mrs Glenn Chalup Mrs Cornelius Yoder Mrs Wayne Dunn and Jimmie and Mildred Dawn. Halloween refreshments were served. November gathering will be with Mrs Cail T Anderson.
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Velda Chalupa
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Winifred Stransky
Cecil Amlong
Glenn Chalup
Cornelius Yoder
Wayne Dunn
Jimmie
Mildred Dawn
Hallowe'en
Cail 'T. Anderson
DeMolay Members Plan Conclave at Masonic Temple
DeMolay members met at the Masonic Temple to discuss plans for the district conclave set for November 27. After the meeting the mother’s circle served refreshments.
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Masonic Temple
Mother’s Circle of
Motorists Demand for Gasoline Surges Through 1949
Passenger car demand for gasoline is estimated at 21 billion gallons this year and nearly 23 billion gallons for 1949, signaling growing consumption as motorists seek fuel.
Prompt Church and Club Meeting Reports Urged
The Journal asks reporters to submit timely social news from clubs and churches. County residents can mail reports within a day of meetings for prompt publication. Prompt submissions are greatly appreciated by the paper.
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Journal
Mrs Spenner Names Committee Members
Mrs William Spenner township chairman of the homemakers of English River township presided at the Kalona high school meeting. Chairmen named for the year include Mrs Richard Scott music Mrs Clifford Sommers library Mrs Oran Birkey health Mrs Frank Stranksy world relations and Mrs Arlis Niffenegger school.
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William Spenner
English River Township
Kalona High School
Richard Scott
Clifford Sommers
Oran
Birkey
Frank Stransky
Arlis Niffenegger
Ruth Tinkham
Ruth Foster
County Home
B. J. Holmes
County Farm Bureau
Legion Hall
Washington
State Theatre
Mrs T A Flenner Wins High Score at Shrine Bridge Party
Mrs T A Flenner won high score with Mrs Claude Rhode Beck placing second at the White Shrine bridge party held yesterday at the Masonic Temple. The event had three tables and refreshments were served by committee members Mrs Foster and Mrs Roy Sowash.
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T. A. Flenner
Claude Rhodebeck
White Shrine
Yesterdy
Masonic Temple
Foster
Roy Sowash
Astonishing Fact About Cement Fineness
A World Book encyclopedia note describes cement production where the final grinding yields a powder so fine that 85 percent of a mass passes through a sieve that would hold water without leaking.
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