Local Health Nurse Heads to California for Several Weeks
Marcella Blackmer of the Washington County Health Unit travels to California for an extended visit with friends in Sacramento and San Francisco. Nearby notes mention social visits, travel plans, and a Legion fish fry event three miles west of Wayland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcella Blackmer
Washington County
California
Saceramento
San Francisco
Legion
Wayland
Bain Hulme Post
Washington Demons Open Football Season With 19 0 Victory
Washington high school opened its 1946 football season with a 19 to 0 win over Keokuk before a large Case field crowd. Veterans led the Demons despite two players missing. Washington's running game and stout defense produced the scoring drives with Walker and Sehmitt crossing the goal line and Marshall adding the extra point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Demons
Keokuk Chiefs
Case Field
A. H. Seidler
Keokuk
Duane’ Redlinger
Jerry Denison
Husky Linenan
Washington
Washington Territory
Washington Demons Dominate Keokuk In High School Football
Washington rushers piled up 237 yards to Keokuk’s 21 while Washington’s pass effort produced 70 yards on 5 completions from 21 attempts. Washington led 19 0 after a Marshall to Lichmitt TD, with Zook’s extra point try fail ing. Officials kept penalties heavy for Washington, yet fans praised the Demons for rugged defense and sharp blocking despite loss of yardage on penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Keokuk
Marshall
Lchmitt
Zook
Chiefs
Ryre
Worster
Washington High School
Washington Keokuk
Kelsey L. E. Clippett
Carter Pay She
Henry Anderson
L. G. Strahn
Stewart Co. Elder
Turnipseed
R.G. Spring Olsen
R. T. Harmon
Dare R.E. Norman Schmitt
Q. B. Donahue
Walker Basahs Ketterer
Mt Pleasant Takes 19 0 Win Over Bloomfield
Mt Pleasant defeated Bloomfield 19 to 0 at Bloomfield last night with quarterback Bittle scoring all three touchdowns for Mt Pleasant. The Junction beat Columbus Junction 12 to 6 with Butt and Kistler scoring for the Junction. Washington schedules games this season against Mt Pleasant Bloomfield Madison Ottumwa and Columbus Junction, hosting the Junction next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Pleasant
Bloomfield
Bittle
Ft. Madison
Macomb
Ill
Fort Madison
Ottumwa
West Waterloo
Columbus Junction
Winfield
Butt
Kistler
West Chester Blanks Williamsburg 25 0 in Open Ke-Wash League
West Chester defeated Williamsburg 25 to 0 in a Ke-Wash league opener played yesterday. John Duvall and Dusenbery connected for multiple scores while Earl Duvall kicked the extra point in the third quarter. Chester held 12 first downs to Williamsburg’s two and travels to North English next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Chester
John Duvall
Dusenbery
Bauer
Earl Duvall
Ted Griffith
Williamsburg
Ore deposits formed by deep earth forces and volcanic activity
Colorado ore deposits are described as originating deep underground and being brought to the surface by volcanic activity, vapor chemistry, and rising water solutions. They settled in concentrated veins and faults within surface rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Birthday Wishes Abound As Local Families Observe Milestones
A flurry of birthdays and anniversaries marked the day as Mr and Mrs William Vinton celebrated an anniversary. Children Linda Ann Severt Rose Marie Hammes and Marjorie Jeanne Sweet observed third birthdays, with other youngsters like Edward Cary Rathmel and Richard Dean Evans marking new ages. Residents across towns including Washington Denver Monahans Long Beach and Keota shared greetings and plans for upcoming celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Ann Severt
Rex Severt
Welmen
Rose Marie Hammes
Norbert Hatmes
Route One
Marjorie Jeanne Sweet
Keith Sweet
Des Moines
Washington
Ruth Boller
Denver
Ha O'Loughlin Rehmeyer
Monahans
Texas
Lloyd Conger
Long Beach
California
W S C S September meetings held in members homes
The Woman's Society of Christian Service units of the Methodist church held September meetings in members' homes after summer break. Unit 1 met at Ward home with 14 members, 2 children, 4 guests. Unit 4 hosted a luncheon and 20 members. Unit 5 met with 11 members and 4 guests. Unit 6 gathered 24 members and 1 guest. Unit 7 hosted 30 members with 62 calls and two letters from Norway. Unit 8 held a cooperative lunch for 16 members. other groups discussed devotions, missionary lessons, and World Outlook reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Hem Hospital Towers
RE. E. Ward
R. E. Shannon
Ward
Melvin Houck
Riley Miller
John Haywood
Mae Davis
Accie Clapper
Charles Eyestone
Abert Mills
Mills
Jacob Fisher
H. M. Dodder
W. J. Gamon
Fisher
Marion McAvoy
Reguar
Rodney Kephart
O. L. Dayton
L. L. Loveless
Korea
Czechoslovakia
Elizabeth Klein
Will E. Jones
Unit 5
Don Brindley
Unit No. 5
A. W. Clow
H. M. Shaver
T. F. Barker
Clark
Wes Ramsey
Ralph Bauer
Norway
Frank Longwell
Fred E. Miller
Bauer
Unit 8
H. J. Brenneman
Win Durst
Jackie Kiesey
Marlene Brinning
Kk. L. Rouse
Lloyd Neiswanger
Sam Sigafoose
Lyle Wilson
Howard MecAtlin
Bishop Ward
Esther Humston
Edgar Guest
Riverside Wedding Unites Mary Jane Quinn and John Patrick Ryan
Mary Jane Quinn and John Patrick Ryan wed at St Marys Church Riverside in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev Thomas L Wolfe. Attendants included Margie Quinn and Robert Ryan. The couple plans to reside in Ames after graduation and his degree completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
St. Mary’s Church
Mary Jane Quinn
John Patrick Ryan
Thomas L. Wolfe
Wolfe
Timothy Joe
Mickey Ryan
Marjorie Quinn
Robert Ryan
Joseph P. Quinn
Lamont Dann
Melvin Schneider
Hotel Jefferson
Iowa City
Long Beach
Calif
St. Mary’s High School
Clarke College
Dubuque
University of Iowa
Zeta Tau Alpha
Phi Gamma Nu
St. Mary’s High of
Unversity of
Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity
Omaha
Iowa State
Ryan
Oldest North Carolina Mountains Stand Unsubmerged
The Appalachians of North Carolina are described as the oldest mountain mass in America, noting they have never been submerged or eroded by glaciers. The statement emphasizes their ancient, unglaciated landscape characteristics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachians
North Carolina
America
Social calendar notes for week
Local social calendar lists meetings and events from Monday to Thursday. Groups include D.A.V. Bible department Legion hall. Rainbow Girls Masonic temple. Presbyterian Myrtle McCleary circle. Susannah Girls Methodist church. VFW Auxiliary. Fythian Sisters. D.A.R. Log Cabin. Booster club. Garden and independent clubs. Public Affairs and Kolah clubs. Sunshine Community and Grace Hill Ladies Aid. Fleur de Lis club. Attendees urged to bring dishes, table service, and photos for events. several hostess arrangements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.V
Legion Hall
Public Library
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Clarice Meek
Richard Handley
Richard Bordwell
Myrtle McCleary
Presbyterian Church
Washingington County
William Beggs
Susannah Girls of
Methodist Church
Donna Crone
Cedar Township
Earl Booth
D.A.R
Log Cabin
Constitution
Booster Club
Martin Whittaker
H. A. _ Beenblossom
Emma Barnett
Anna Dawson
J. O. Sexton
Kolah Club
JL L. Kennedy
Independent Club
Robert Wiley
Sunshine Community Club
Carl Schneider
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
P.m
Fleur de Lis Club
Ed Gallagher
Highland Social Club Meets at Mrs. Anna Krotz Home
The Highland Social Club met at the home of Mrs. Anna Krotz with 15 members present. A menu committee was formed for the Oct 5 Sunset Park picnic and members were to bring chicken, dishes to pass, pie, and table service. Former members are invited. Mrs. John Krotz invited the club to meet Oct 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Social Club
Anna Krotz
Joe M. Soukup
John Soukup
John Lasek
Milford Cook
Eula Mae Coon
Sunset Park
John Krotz
Informal Coffee Honors Mrs Brown at Keota Home
Mrs Wilson Putman hosted a casual tea for friends at 738 East Jefferson Street in Keota yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Wayne Brown of Chicago and out of town visitors from Marengo Oelwein and Keota. Bouquets of fall flowers decorated the home as conversation flowed over coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Putman
East
Jefferson Street
Wayne Brown
Chicago
Richard R. Johnston
Marengo
Robert Young
Oelwein
Maurice Putman
Keota
Virginia Holden-Dorman Dunville Pledge Truth at Church Ceremony
The former Washington resident Virginia Holden of Richmond and Dorman H. Dunville of Ashland were married in a four o'clock Highland Park Christian church ceremony witnessed by 150 guests. The bride wore white brocade satin with a long sleeve gown and veil, and the groom’s mother wore aqua. After a Jefferson hotel reception the couple planned a Southern wedding trip and Ashland residence. the bridegroom attends Randolph-Macon College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Holden
Dorman Dunville
Washington
Richmond
Dorman H. Dunville
Ralph E. Dunville
Ashland
Glenn B. Holden
Alvin R. Reynolds
Highland Park Christian Church
Lila Holden
Haid-Of
Josph Andrews
H. T. Holloway
Bagley Shuman
Edward Garnett
Robert Jones
John Danville
Darcying
Robert Danville
Miss Holden
Mrs. Holden
Jefferson Hotel
Randolph-Macon College
Fusehia
Washington High School
McCleery Calendar Company
R. W. Danville
Dinner and Reunion At Norman Home
A dinner and reunion was held at the George J. Norman home honoring relatives from Oklahoma. Attendees included Haylin B. Taylor and his wife with son Gene, sister Cecile Hayes, stepsister Zona Ritchie, George Norman and daughter Becky, S. A. Sayre and sons Gerry and Nathan, Adah Peterson, John Haifley and Judy Holcomb. Mrs. Norman had not seen the Okla relatives since 1990. The day focused on rekindling acquaintance and shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Norman
Oklahoma
Norman
Class Party Held At Baptist Church
The Loyal Women's class of the Baptist church met yesterday afternoon in the church social rooms. Mrs. J. N. Dodd led devotions and the president Mrs. Cy Bush presided over a brief business session. The group then enjoyed Bible quizzes and readings by Mrs. A B Coddington. Hostess Rose Gilbert and Mrs. W P Moore served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Will Richards
Elmer Steele
Lon Maxwell
England
Lauder Kennedy
Nelson Thompson
Mary
Loyal Women's
the Baptist Church
J. N. Dodd
Cy Bush
A. B. Coddington
Rose Gilbert
W. P. Moore
Shaws Host Friendship Club Gathering at Garden Center
Members of the Friendship club and families enjoyed hospitality at the Shaws home with Mrs. Maurice Putman presiding. The centerpiece featured an arrangement of garden flowers as guests shared refreshments and conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Mrs
Maurice Putman
Fortnightly Club Opens Special Program With Guest
The Fortnightly Club begins its special program for the new club year on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the Baptist Church. Clara Champain will address the women on "On Wings of Song" with humorous and serious illustrations from her experiences. Hostesses from the Garden Literature and Music departments plan details for the September meeting followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Clara Champain
Cooperative Dinner Draws 41 Guests at Shaw Home
Last evening at Shaw, 41 people attended a cooperative dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wulf and daughter Elaine. The home featured fall flower bonquets and a school day motif with book replicas as nut cups and schoolroom equipment as tev ers while attendees visited and played rock or Chinese checkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Charles Wulf
Elaine
Hospital Births and Admissions Noted in Community
Mr and Mrs Bert Wells of Haskins welcomed a son born at 2 25 yesterday afternoon. Mrs Neill Trotman of route three was admitted as a surgical patient a yesterday evening. Dismissals include Mrs Wayne Wagner and her son of route two Mrs Dallas Kitzman of West Chester and her son born at 6 05 Friday evening Sept 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Wells
Haskins
Neill Trotman
Wayne Wagner
Dallas Kitzman
West Chester
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
tEntra-Ray
Dutro
Alfred C. Brown
Ralph McKinnon
New London
R. E. Arthur
Mrs. McKinnon
Clair Norton
Margaret Ragan
Davenport
E. A. Meisenbach
Teresa Ragan
Colo
Winifred Ragan
University of Denver
Tommy
Nancy
Mr. Browns
Mrs. Brown
Harry Sowden
Phil Antonoff
Cyma
Los Angeles
Low
Anaheim
Ana Hollywood
Antonoffs
Guther Studio
Igarvin
Washington Demons
Peterson
Vorster
Schmitt
Walker
Kelsey
Sehmitt
Donohue
Keokuk Bear
Gregory
Buckner
Naggs
Schowalter
Asinger
Williams
Noonan
Logan
Paul
Thornton
Dodder
Beenblossom
Woodford
Mt. Pleasant
Kob John
Schantz
OWA Memorial Company
Iowa Ave
S. W. Kaster
W. Chester
A. Eee —S
William Vinton
Edward Cary Rathmel
Ray Rathmel
Carnfordsyville
Lester Leeper
Franklin Waggoner
Tom Downing
Lloyd Luers
White Oake
Marjorie Long
Marion George
Norbert Hammes
Donald Stutsman
Richard Dean Evans
Walter Evans
Wellman
KE. D. Morrision, Til
E. D. Morrison, Jr
Eddie
Jimmy Redlinger
Hubert Redlinger
Jerry Dempsey
Lewis Dempsey
Linda Lee
John Lee
Sandra Kay Messer
Mrs Lester Messer
Fred Reid
Gerald Dickinson
Alice Levert
Hubert Sheetz
Jackie Jean Singmaster
Mear Keota
Ellis Negus
Elmer Batterson
Dale Fuhr
Reva McKeown
Doll Swart
Crawfordsville
Harold L. Kerr
Frances Davison
Marion Renoux
Dorothy Yoder
R. J. Wagroner
Harry Ramseyer, Jr
Robert Young of
Jean Kennedy
Charles Kennedy
Raymond L. Bonar
Route Three
Donald Gardner
Everett Gardner
Angel
W.S.C.S
Paul Thomassen
P Paul Thomassen
Huntington
L. M. Eicher
Fred Mauthe
World Outlook
Christian Canning
Florida
Sam Turkington
T. L. Brookhart
Hollang
William Sitler
Nick Roth
R. L. Muench
Griggs
Mary Jr. Quinn
John Ryan
Rothschild’s
Mrs. A. Krotz
Foster Studio
D. H. Dunville
Shaws
Jonathons
Grime Golden
Jonathon
Grimes
Bert
Bert Studio
State Theater
Arlyce Studio
North
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