Centennial visits and local notices from area residents
Mrs. Charles Benz travelled from Oskaloosa to attend Centennial and visit friends. Agnes Wheelan at Washington State bank ends a two week vacation. Mrs. X Francis Downey leaves for New York after visiting her mother. Mr and Mrs Clarence Miller and Dr and Mrs Edwin Miller return home from visits. Second Half Taxes due with Oct 1 penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Benz
Oskaloosa
Agnes Wheelan
Washington State Bank
X. Francis Downey
New York City
J. Minick
Marriage License Granted to Cohn Collett and Phyllis Wright
A marriage license was issued at the courthouse yesterday to Cohn Robert Collett of Washington and Phyllis Lorraine Wright of Morning Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Cohn Robert Collett
Washington
Phyllis Lorraine Wright
Morning Sun
Miller couple welcome a six pound 15 ounce son
Mr and Mrs Forest Miller of Keota are parents of a six pound 15 ounce boy born at 11 61 yesterday morning. Admitted yesterday were Lawrence Wilson of Ainsworth and Shirley Applegate route three for medical and surgical care. Aura Morse Columbus Junction was admitted after an accident. Dismissed this morning were Clifford Brown J W Thorpe of Washington and Mrs Everett Greiner with daughter Barbara Ann both of Keota. Mrs J C Gilchrist was discharged Wednesday afternoon.
Local Social and Travel Notes From Fairfield Centennial Week
Mrs L L Loveless and family attend Centennial in Fairfield while others announce fall events and travel. Delegates Martin Whittaker and Howard P Miller head to San Francisco for the American Legion convention, with families planning relocations and health updates amid festival activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin L. Whittaker
Moline
San Francisco
Calif
National American Legion
Washington
Howard P. Miller
Washington Falls to Ottumwa 19 to 0 on Schaefer Field
Ottumwa Bulldogs edged Washington Demons 19 to 0 at Schaefer Field in Ottumwa last night before about 2,500 fans. Zip Clayton opened the scoring on a one yard sneak with Nevins and Philips adding the second point on a late-half drive, while Clark Phillips ran 61 yards for Ottumwa’s final TD. Washington failed to convert on two scoring chances as penalties and fumbles hindered their attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Bulldogs
Washington
Demons
Schaefer Field
Zip Clayton
Husky
Menor
Nevins
Mildew Prevention Tip for Floors and Woodwork
To discourage mildew growth on floors and woodwork, wipe with a damp cloth dipped in water and a little kerosene. This cleaning method aims to reduce moisture and mildew formation in damp areas.
Ottumwa Routs Washington In Final Football Stats
Ottumwa defeats Washington with 11 first downs to 8 and 215 rushing yards to 69. Washington gains 87 passing yards on 6 of 18 while Ottumwa has 47 on 3 of 13. Ottumwa fumbles nine times. Washington recovers one. Touchdowns by Clayton and Nevins Phillips with Phillips adding an extra point. Officials listed as Wiley Hartzell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ottumwa
Washington Ottumwa Kelsey
L.E. Burgasen
Carter L.T. Long
Anderson L.G. Stoltz
Stewart
Harper Turnipseed
R.G, McGee
Denison
R.T. Sanford Dare
Phillips Schmitt
Clayton Walker
Stevens Zook
Nevins
Marshall
F.B. Hammersley
Wiley Hartzell
Albia
Waldo Geiger
Elwin Shain
Iowa City
Washington Noonan
Williams
Olsen
Young Kleese
Paul
Logan
Ottumwn Dixon
Walker
Ferguson
Steward
Dykeman
Colville
Menor Erland
Freshour
Clayton
Nevins Phillips
Phillips
Copper Badge From Policing Era
The article notes that the copper badge derives its name from the police officer and explains that the badge, made of metal, was a symbol of early-day law enforcement and authority.
Child Study Group Opens First Meeting at Fortnightly Club
Mrs. Irwin Helman and fellow hostesses welcomed 28 Child Study members at the Helman home for the group’s first gathering of the season. Mrs. George Kerr presided, dues were paid by 17, an anniversary dinner is set for Nov. 7, and ecards will be sent to ill members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helman
Irwin Helman
John Lee
Clarence Berkhoff
Donald Boyer
George Kerr
Dennis Lynch
Merritt McDaniel
Earl A. Loveless
Mrs Wells Hosts White Way Club Meeting
Mrs. Marion Wells was hostess at the White Way club Septem ber meeting with all members present. Guests included Mrs. Keith Wells and others. Prizes went to Mrs. Maye DeLong Alice Wells and Olive Munro. Sunshine gifts were given. Next meeting is Oct 15 with Mrs. E. P. Rieh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Wells
White Way Club
Keith Wells
George Zimering
Augusta Lester
George Bartholomew
Donald Sheets
Merle Eckels
Maye DeLong
Alice Wells
Olive Munro
Sunshine
Lester
Wells
Sheets
E. P. Rieh
Daniel Lambert the Heaviest Man in History
Daniel Lambert, reputed to be the heaviest man ever, weighed 739 pounds at his death at age 39. He reportedly led an active life despite a 102 inch waistline, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lambert
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Unfit Selectees Regarded in Military Draft
Over 40 percent of the nation’s selectees were found unfit for military duty. Of these, at least one sixth had remediable defects. Many more of the defects were preventable.
Social Calendar Notices From Damascus Shrine and Clubs
Social calendar lists a Damascus Shrine turkey dinner at 6 30 p m and ceremonial at 7 30 p m at the Masonic temple. Bible department meets 2 30 p m at the Public library. Fythian Sisters meet 8 p m at KP hail with initiation. DAR centennial program 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Victor Stacy at Wayland. Merry Makers and Merry Mixer clubs meet in the afternoon hosted by Mrs Richard Young and Dorothy Thrapp. Public Affairs dept notes meeting place change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Public Library
Fythian Sisters
D.A.R
Victor Stacy
Wayland
Merry Makers Club
Richard Young
Merry Mixer Club
Dorothy Thrapp
Charles R. Wilton
Wright and Collett wed in Morning Sun ceremony
Phyllis Lorraine Wright of Morning Sun and John Robert Collett of Washington were married last evening at the Rev Walter Smith home on North Second avenue. The single ring ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock in the presence of the bride’s mother and a few friends. The couple will make their home in Morning Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Lorraine Wright
Morning Sun
John Robert Collett
Washington
Walter Smith
North Second Avenue
Smith
Edna Hipp and Harry Hill Wed in Methodist Ceremony
Edna May Hipp of Packwood and Harry Ray Hill of Richland were married in a Wednesday noon double ring ceremony at the Methodist church. Dr. Fred E. Miller officiated and the couple was supported by attendants Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna May Hipp
Packwood
Harry Ray Hill
Richland
Methodist Church
Fred E. Miller
Orville Hill
Relatives Attend Dinner for Rev Atchison
Sixty relatives joined a cooperative noon dinner at Ralph J. Kleese home honoring Rev and Mrs R K Atchison of Rimmersburg Pennsylvania. The afternoon featured socializing and horseshoes with out of town guests including Julius Conger of Long Beach California Clyde Nelson and family of Birmingham Joe Wilson and family of Ainsworth Ray mond Wilson and family of Columbus City and Ralph Howell and family of Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Kleese
R. K. Atchison
Rimmersburg
Penna
Julius Conger
Long Beach
Calif
Clyde Nelson
Birmingham
Joe Wilson
Ainsworth
Raymond Wilson
Ralph Wilson
Columbus City
Ralph Howell
Keota
Birthday notices for Brinning Harland Hofert and others
Mr and Mrs Homer Brinning receive anniversary wishes today. Thomas Eugene Harland marks his second birthday, son of Elmer and. Thomas Howard Hofert turns six, son of H A Hofert of Keota. Other birthday celebrants include Billy Cummings Oakland Calif Eugene Davis Betty Jean Taylor Glenn Schwartz Martha Fave Cherwinker Haskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Brinning
Thomas Eugene Harland
Elmer Harland
Thomas Howard Hofert
H. A. Hofert
Keota
Billy Cummings
Oakland, Calif
Eugene Davis
Betty Jean Taylor
Glenn Schwartz
Martha Fave Cherwinker
Haskins
Dessert Party For Mission Study Group At Mrs Bauer Home
Mrs. Clark Bauer hosted a dessert luncheon Wednesday at her home northwest of Washington. Guests from the Mission Study group of West Chester Methodist church enjoyed a one o clock dessert served by Mrs Lou Bauer. Bouquets of tall flowers decorated the rooms. Mrs Bert Rittenhouse led devotions on Sacrifices and Mrs R V Pike reviewed the study book The Cross Over Africa before closing with a prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Bauer
Washington
Lou Bauer
West Chester Methodist Church
Bert Rittenhouse
R. V. Pike
Africa
Dunes Travel Nominal Pace At Kitty Hawk
The giant sand dunes of Kitty Hawk North Carolina advance as fast as twenty feet per year shaping the landscape and drawing interest from observers along the coast.
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Kitty Hawk
N. C
Poultry Disease Note No Cure For White Diarrhea
There is no medical treatment or method of vaccination known to be of value in the prevention or cure of white diarrhea in chicks or hens.
Friends Charivari for Don Kiesey in Ainsworth
A humorous charivari was held at the Norman Bean home in Ainsworth to honor Mr. and Mrs. Don Kiesey of Washington, with residents from Washington Cotter, Ainsworth and Haskins attending. John Quinn and Charles Brown, both over 75, enjoyed the gathering as much as younger guests, and ice cream followed the event. Mrs Kiesey is the former Mary Bean, daughter of Norman and Mrs. Bean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cotter
Ainsworth
Haskins
Norman Bean
Don Kiesey
John Quinn
Charles Brown
Bean
Kiesey
Mary Bean
Pansy Hill Club Meeting Held In Mrs Neiswanger’s Home
Mrs L Neiswanger II hosted the Pansy Hill club meeting with ten members answering roll call by sharing Reminiscences of Summer. Mrs Glen Thompson led a short business session and the group discussed winter plant care. The next meeting will be with Mrs Roy Kephar and refreshments were served by Mrs O E Babb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira May Earnest
Cathryne Eshelman
Glen Thompson
John Wagner
Roy Kephar
O. E. Babb
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Aledo, Ill
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Wyo
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Iis
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Rothschild’s
L. L. Loveless
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Nancy
Linda
Fairfield
Centennial
Moore
Rosemary Jirsa
Gene Chalupa
Edward McCutchen
E. M. Bridges and Company
Harry Miller
Jefferson City
Ralph Pratt
Christian Church
Iowa Memorial Company
Ralph Bozman
Colorado Springs
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Albuquerque
N. Mex
Phoenix
Ariz
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Ralph, Jr
Bozman
Clayton Bear
Dorothy
Miss Bear
Mercy Hospital
Denver
Knauss Grocery & Lunch
Keokuk
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Philips
Clark Phillips
Menlon
Noonan
Schmitt
Kelsey
Wayne Marshall
Bill Kelsey
Bill
Bulldog
Seidler
Moose Nevins
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Guther Studio
Iowa Ave
Royal
Great Britain
Elizabeth
Prince Philippe
Greece
Kasserole
Mrs. Wells
Phyllis Wright
John Collett
Edna Hipp
H. Hill
Rev. Atchisons
Dunes Travel
Ruth Ann Achilles
Pittsburgh
Schenley Park
International Soundphoto
Charivari
D. Kiesey
Lloyd Neiswanger
Pansy Hill Club
U. V. Crull
John W. Lex
Artyce Studio
E. F
D.A. Bowen
Washington Flying Service
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