Local Moves and Society Notes Highlight West Third Street
Local news tracks moves including Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith relocating to the 100 block on West Third Street and a large shipment of Natural Bridge ladies shoes from Brown Shoe Fit Co. Several social visits are noted with Mrs. H. E. Stone of Centralia visiting Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lane, fur trimmed coats offered, and Miss Marjorie Coon planning travel to Los Angeles for family funeral services. Funeral services are also reported for Mrs. Eugene Sullivan in Galesburg, Ill., with relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Smith
E. Madison Street
Smith
West Third Street
Natural Bridge
Brown Shoe Fit Co
Marjorie Coon
Des Moines
Los Angeles
Calif
John Ernest Wagner
Miss Coon
Hollywood
the Family Theater
Tony LaFarne
Martin L. Whittaker
Harry
John
Martha
Irene Ofelt
Galesburg, Ill
Eugene Sullivan
Peeling Peaches With Boiling Water Method
To peel peaches easily dip them in boiling water for a minute or two then cool quickly in cold water The skins slip off with little effort A pinch of salt enhances the flavor in cooked fruit
Wesleyan Bears Defeat Washington Junior College 13 to 8
In Mt. Pleasant the Wesleyan Bears edge the Washington Junior College Cardinals 13 to 8 in a wind affected game. Wesleyan scored twice before halftime and added a fourth quarter safety to seal the win as Washington failed to convert in the red zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Iowa Wesleyan College College
Mt. Pleasant
Cardinals
Washington
Wesleyan
Demons
Whittaker
Tanner
Livington
Sehmitt
Cardinal
Burlington Junior College
Margin Rules, High Wheat Prices Draw Complain
J O McClintock president of the Chicago board of trade blamed 83 percent margin requirements for rising wheat prices. He warned Kiwanis club that removing speculators could push prices higher and said Truman’s food waste program would not lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
J. O. McClintock
Chicago Board of Trade
Kiwanis Club
Truman
America
Hospital Admissions and Births in Ainsworth Area
Yesterday and today in Ainsworth report admissions for Mrs. Charles Weber and Cathy Maurer along with Dennis Maurer and Mrs. Lloyd Lytle. A birth to Mr. and Mrs. Neal Bender of Wellman occurred at 2 47 PM yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Weber
Ainsworth
Howard Greiner
Route Four
Cathy
Dennis Maurer
Lloyd Lytle
Main Street
Isa Utterback
Neal Bender
Wellman
Homecoming clash at Case Field as Demons meet Ft. Madison
Washington high faces Ft. Madison in the season finale at Case Field during homecoming week. Injuries leave Washington short handed with Cartmill and Askea uncertain and guard Barclay out. Probable starters include Murphy Noble Denison and Brock Papajohn with Thornton Wallace and Kleese leading the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Weber
Case Field
Ft. Madison
Washington High School
Atrong Muscatine
Washington Boys
Demons
Carter
Askea
Alan Barclay
Ft. Madison Washington
Cartmill
L.E
Murphy Noble
Kleese
Zook
James
R.B
Crandall
Washington Jr High Drops Close Muscatine Contest
Washington junior high fought hard but were held to a 6-0 loss at Muscatine as Muscatine’s Mickey Blue broke free for the lone touchdown late in the third quarter. Coach Glen Hall led eighteen players on the trip with multiple linemen and backs in action. The season finale is set for Monday at Case Field against Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscatine
Mickey Blue
Glen Hall
Benell
Truax
Beenblossom
Erwin
Jugenheimer
Dawson
Meclure
Messenger
Williams
Thornton
Lloyd
Davison
Leyden
Owens
Green
Waggoner
Kimmel
Kuntz
Kallaus
Payne
Case Field
Columbus Junction
Wiener Roast Picnic Hosted by Carol Walker Camp Fire Group
Carol Walker hosted Ulsakasti Camp Fire girls Wednesday at her parents' home. Members, from seventh and eighth grades, joined a wiener roast around a large outdoor fireplace with pitch forks. Patty Brock celebrated a birthday with a handkerchief shower amidst a supper including chocolate cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Walker
Ulsakasti
Hubert Walker
Patty Brock
George Dowell
Rita Ruth Ahrens
Helen Baker
Patricia Berry
Joyce Brock
Donna Feters
Marsha Willey
LaVonne Edwards
Nancy Burham
Sybil Bagge
Janet Graf
Carolyn Holland
Judy Arthur
Joyce Stout
Dorothy Kos
Mary Lou Marston
Dariene Snyder
Health talk at Iowa Cancer Institute draws 45 physicians
Dr. W. S. Kyle attended Ottumwa sessions of the Iowa Cancer Institute sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Six meetings were held across the state this fall. About 45 physicians were present. Also listed are Perma-Lift Brassieres in sizes 32 to 38. Mary Brohm left for Fairfield to visit her twin sister, Mrs. Eugene Snider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Kyle
Iowa Cancer Institute
Ottumwa
American Cancer Society
Mary Brohm
Fairfield
Mrs
Eugene Snider
Clothing ads and local notices from Muscatine area
A collage of local shopping notes and social updates: B and B Clothing Store advertises boys bib overalls $1.98. Rothschild’s and Coe’s Cafe feature apparel and meals. several residents such as Mrs E E Patten and Mrs Kate Schmitt are noted visiting relatives and shopping. Coats and dresses advertised by E M Bridges Co. church and social events include Rev W J Stevens trips and T T T convention in Peoria. mentions of weekend visitors L D Holland Philadelphia and W A Holland Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Holland
Philadelphia
W. A Holland
Faye
Muscatine
H. M. Putnam
Lee Holland
Farm Electrification Division Proposes New Studies
Buck Rogers and his fantastic experiments aside, the federal farm electrification division outlines plans this year for infrared heaters to dry seeds and heat farm animals, ultrasonic seed treatment, and insect control with electric lamps and traps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Rogers
Federal Farm Electrification Division
Legacy for Lucy
In Glencove John Grahame's English wife Lucy nears ill health as Mrs Arnold leaves her money for life support. A neighbor recalls how John sought financial control, while Lucy and the judge plan for a future with a monthly stipend. The tale shifts to care and changed dynamics as illness reshapes their relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grahame
England
Glencove
John
Lucy
Judge Arnold
Mrs. Arnold
Lucy Grahame
WNL
Rat skins used for pocketbooks and tobacco pouches
A note explains rat skins are used to fashion pocketbooks and tobacco pouches. It adds that John Walker, an English pharmacist, produced the first book matches in 1827.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walker
St James Circle Hosts Guest Night at October Visit
St James Circle of St James Church held a guest night with Mrs Charles Casper as hostess. Mrs William Parth led a brief meeting with 21 members and guests. Cards were played. Mrs Frank Casey had high score while Mrs William Bruty and Mrs S J Boyd tied for second. Mrs S J Boyd won the door prize. Hostesses served seasonal refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Circle
St. James Church
Charles Casper
William Parth
Frank Casey
William Bruty
S. J. Boyd
Casper
Casey
Barth
Emma Bopp
Bruty
Mrs. James Birney Hosts Fleur De Lis Club Meeting
Mrs. James Birney hosted the Fleur De Lis club with 15 members and guests Mrs. Fred Herman Maude McCreedy. R J Dawson presided as the business meeting was held and roll call featured a favorite recipe. Children Jimmy Koehler Richard Gallagher and David Birney provided informal entertainment during needlework hour. Refreshments were served by Maude McCreedy and Mrs. Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Birney
Fred Herman
Maude McCreedy
R. J. Dawson
Jimmy Koehler
Mrs Young Honored At Bridge Party In Des Moines
Mrs Richard C Young of Fort Des Moines was guest of honor at a bridge party hosted by her mother Mrs B C Briley at 515 S Iowa Ave. Two stables of bridge preceded a one course refreshment. Mr and Mrs Young and two daughters plan to return home after spending the week with their grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Young
Fort Des Moines
B. C. Briley
S. Iowa Avenue
Club Meeting At Mrs Koehler Home
Mrs George T Koehler hosted 14 Sun shine Community club members, several children and two guests Mrs Henry Sutherland and Mrs George Chalupa on a Wednesday afternoon. President Mrs Charles Cannon led the business session as members shared autumn likes. Games followed with fall floral bouquets and a colorful corn and fruit buffet. Hostess assisted by Mrs Chalupa Mrs John Koehler and Mrs Cannon served seasonal refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Koehler
Sunshine Community Club
Henry Sutherland
George Chalupa
Charles Cannon
Chalupa
John Koehler
Cannon
Weekend visitors and high school club reunion noted
Dr and Mrs LeRoy Tripp host weekend guests including Mr and Mrs Howard L McCleery and Mrs Stella Latehem. Merry Maids reunion marks High School days. Laffer of Correctionville joins for Saturday night. Jaffer former Ready Maid member. James Brooks return from 9 day 2000 mile trip with Ed Mayhew at the farm and trips to Bartlesville Berea Nicholsville Arenzville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Tripp
Sioux City
Howard L. McCleery
Fred Reid
Stella Latehem
Fred Steck
Merry Maids
McCleerys
Reids
Latchen
Steck
Des Moines
James Brooks
Ed Mayhew
Bartlesville
Okla
Carl Rothlisberger
Berea
Myrla Stephens
James Taylor
Betty Caldwell
Nicholsville
Herbert Gould
Dorothy Daniel
Arenzvlic
Ill
Robert Clark
Clark
Roberta Wheelen
1816 Proposal by Czar Alexander I on Disarmament
Czar Alexander I of Russia proposed a plan in 1816 to reduce armed forces among nations. The bold initiative aimed to curb arms races and foster peace, signaling a shift toward collective security after the Napoleonic era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander I
Russia
Social Calendar of Club Meetings and Suppers
Notices list upcoming social events and cooperation meals across local clubs. Entries include Friendship Club at Charles Wulf home and Walnut Woman's Club at Walnut school, each with two dishes to pass and table service. Other items cover DeMolay circles, Bible department talks, Pythian Sisters, Damascus Shrine, Snowball Social Club exhibits, and Grace Hill Ladies Aid with a noon covered dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Charles Wulf
Walnut Woman's Club and Families
Walnut School
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Don Wylie
Priscilla Club
Wyatt Marbourg
Carol Brewer
U. P. Church
Louis Larsen
Frenchburg
Miss
Friendly Bible Class Wiener Roast at Crone Home
The Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church hosted 385 guests at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Crone for a wiener roast and meeting. Plans were made for a Thanksgiving turkey dinner at the church on November 17 with committees handling social hour, games, and a radio skit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Woodrow Crone
John Little
John McGaffey
Marietta Workman
Mary Minick Hosts a Hallowe'en Party
Mary Ruth Minick hosted a Hallowe'en party at her parents home. Guests arrived in costumes exchanging smiles with a ghost and unmasking later. Pumpkins black cats and festive games plus ghost stories entertained the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ruth Minick
Raymond L. Minick
Mary Joyce Barnes
Cleste Peiffer
Margareen Switz
Judy Campbell
Katherine Wheatley
Kathleen Mattes
Judy Putnam
Jane Polk
Barbara
Birthday wishes mark birthdays and anniversaries across towns
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schneider celebrate 37 years of marriage. Mrs. N J Walker of Ainsworth observes her 93rd birthday. Candles mark birthdays for Richard Glen Lord Marilyn Kay Droll Karla Dye and others. Frederick Wilson and Joe Saforek note milestone birthdays among local lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Schneider
N. J. Walker
Ainsworth
Richard Glen Lord
Glen Lord
Marilyn Kay Droll
Lawrence Droll
Brighton
Karla Dye
K. E. Dye
Frederick Wilson
Hubert Wilson
Joe Saforek
Richmond
Albert Bell
San Diego
Calif
Washington
Mae Wallace North
Owen Grecian
Bruce Lipscomb
Charles J. Sojka
Joe Nayadley
Marilyn Nicola
Lester Nicola
Homemakers Meet At Burroughs Home In Brighton
Fifteen women gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Earl Burroughs residence for a north Brighton township homemakers meeting. Ruth Foster led a discussion on Color Harmony in the Home, followed by group planning of an imaginary living room using discussed colors and materials. A bouquet of snapdragons adorned the tea table as Mrs. Dan Guy and Miss Foster poured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Brighton Township
Earl Burroughs
Ruth Foster County
Dan Guy
Miss Foster
Booster Club Meeting at Mrs L Marie Home
The Booster club met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Leonard Marie with Mrs. Guy Stump co-hostess. Guests included Mrs. L. C. Woodburn Jeanette yodburn Mrs. Harold Strum and Barbara Susan Kleese Gerald Donaldson Margaret Evelyn Stout. A brief business session was led by vice president Mrs. Arthur Duensing in the president’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Marie
Guy Stump
L. C. Woodburn
Jeanette Yodburn
Harold Strum
Barbara
Susan Kleese
Gerald Donaldson
Margaret
Evelyn Stout
Arthur Duensing
Isles of
Indonesia
A. L. Duensing
Bert Dill
Mae Smith
Damascus Shrine Invited to Fort Madison Visit
The Damascus Shrine received an official invitation to attend Ruby Hazen, supreme worthy high priestess, in Fort Madison on Monday evening October 27. Manetho Shrine of Fort Madison issued invitations with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and an eight o'clock meeting to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Ruby Hazen
Fort Madison
Manetho Shrine of
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Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Association
Call
Wolf’s Flower Shop
H. E. Stone
Centralia, Mo
Oscar Lane
E. M. Bridges & Co
C. Vv. Crull
John W. Les
Stokes
Sidwell
Washington,Iowa
Wesleyan Bears Cardinals
Les ‘Willtrout, Mer
State Theater
Chef Sep
Amber
New York
E. Wash
E. E. Patten
Sterling, Colo
Azuba Park
Rothschild’s
Kate Schmitt
Keota
Reid Boyd
Denis Brohm
Mary
Coe’s Cafe
Elsie Madden
E. M. Bridges
iCo
Ralph Bell
Ruth Bell
Wapello
Fred Wilson
BE. M. Bridges & Co
Ed Lins
Leet’s Market
Sheffield
Estherville
Dennis Lynch
Burlington
W. J. Stevens
Nevada
Iowa
Ronald Armstrong
Glenn Durst
8. N. Sorrell
Davenport
L. Schmeltzer
Everett Huber
Josephine Rich
Wayland
Milo Sorden
Verle Gallagher
Earl Monson
Crawfordsville
Peoria, Ill
Maude Norman
Mrs. Young
Stephen Esata
Nineteenth Century Club
Caril Roberts
Friendly Bible Class
Mary Minick
Hallowe’en
Charis
I. E. Glick
Burroughs
Booster Club
West Side
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