Philathes class meeting at Mrs Bray home
The Philathes class of the First Baptist church will meet this evening at the home of Mrs Ethel Bray, with Mrs Retta Hempseed as cohostess. Cars will be provided for the annual garden pilgrimage by the Garden Department of the Oceiwe in Woman's club. Members to notify hostess if unable to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Ethel Bray
Retta
Department of the Oceiwe In Woman's Club
Wars
T.S. Hearne
E. Charles
ST. Anne's Circle
Sacred Heart Church
Loren Strawn
Marriage Revealed Miss Kethrysa Ranney and Hugo Fick
Miss Kethrysa Ranney daughter of Mrs Charlotte Ranney of Maynard secretly married Hugo Fick son of Mrs Emily Fick of Hartley Iowa on April 1 1941 Mrs Fick taught in the Oelwein schools last year. Club will picnic Tuesday members to meet at 1 45 p m at Mrs Glenn Borland home transportation provided to city park. Engagement announced Eleanor Kvasnicka daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kvasnicka to James F Larson of Woodstock Illinois announced at Cornell College June 9 1941 Mr Larson a Cornell 1940 graduate is a cadet at Pensacola Naval Aviation Base. Fiorikda and Picnic Dis abled American Veterans picnic at City Park turnout large. Mrs and Mrs John King hosted Fathers Day guests including families from Oelwein Aurora and others a picnic dinner and gifts. Meeting with Mrs Gouier Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church invited to Missionary Department meeting at new home of Mrs A H Gouier 8th Avenue SE hosted by W Walrath Mrs H O Max Jensen Mrs T
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Kethrysa Ranney
Charlotte Ranney
Maynard
Hugo Fick
Emily Fick
Hartley
Iowa
Fick
Oelwern
Fleur de Lis
Glenn Borland
Eleanor Kvasnicka
John Kvasnicka
James F. Larson
Woodstock Ilinois
Cornell College
Larson
Cornell
Naval Aviation Base
Pensacola
Fiorikda
John King
Joan Basham
Glen Morrow
Everette
Kenneth
Mary Lee
Oelwein
Herry Buckman
Johnny and
Dale
Aurora
Goucldee
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Missionary Department
A. H. Gouier
8Th Avenue
S Ng
W. Walrath
H.O. Max Jensen
Westminster Federation meets Wednesday at Mrs C H Ar devotionals
The Westminster Federation holds a church meeting this Wednesday with devotionals led by Mrs C H Ar. Miss Thel Loomzg Sisters and Jeanette Miller present. A book titled A Little Pink J. is to be discussed or given.
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Westminster Federation
Westminster Federat
Techek
Bridge Luncheon Planned for Thursday June 19
Mrs J B Crowley and Mrs Les Bucksbaum invite reservations by Wednesday noon for a bridge luncheon on Thursday June 19 hosted by Brieger. Please respond promptly to secure a place.
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Brieger
S J. B. Crowley
Les’ Bucksbaum
Wednesder Nwor
Duffy-Beant Marriage Ceremony Reported in Fairbank
The marriage of Duffy o Kenn Fairbank was held on a Sunday morning with Rev E J O Hagar officiating. Attendants were Joan Duffy, the bride’s sister, and Milan Brant, the bridegroom’s brother. The bride wore navy blue penorima net with white accessories. the bridesmaid wore navy. The couple will establish their home in Fairbank.
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Brant
Fairbank
Judy Kay Schubacker Celebrates Her First Birthday
At 2 30 Saturday afternoon June 14 eleven of Judy Kay Schubacker s little friends helped her celebrate her first birthday Games were the entertainment for the afternoon followed by pink and white ice cream cake with small candles and coolade Balloons and suckers were given as favors Judy Kay received many lovely presents Those present were Tommy Joe Shirley and Sharor Ader Marlys Masters Kay Garner Jame and Sharon Linder Janet England Carol Ann Smith and Dorothy Eschenbacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Kay Schubacker
Judy Kay
Tommy Joe
Shirley
Sharor
Ader
Marlys Masters
Kay Garner
Jame
Sharon Linder
Janet England
Carol Ann Smith
Dorothy Eschenbacher
Honor Newlywed Sevening Richards Smejkal Wedding
Mr and Mrs Ned Richards hosted a gathering at 26 30 dimmer in honor of Mr and Mrs Louis Smejkal returning from a wedding trip to the Ozarks. A three course dinner, pink and white decor, a miniature bride and groom cake, and gifts marked the occasion. The event celebrated Mr Smejkals twenty fifth birthday and the couple will live at 825 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Richards
Louis Smejkal
Ozerks
Richards
George Riley
Marriage at Methodist Church Seals Union of Miss Ruth Leaton and Walter Schoephoester
Miss Ruth Leaton daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Leaton and Walter Schoephoester nephew of Mr and Mrs Keding of Sumner were married Saturday at 2 60 oclock in the Methodist Church. Rev F C Witzigman conducted the single ring ceremony. The altar featured bouquets of flowers and the bride wore a blue marquisette dress with veil and pink rose corsage. Attending were Miss Dorothy Bonardin and other attendants as the couple prepared to celebrate their new life on a farm near Sumner.
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Oran
C. C. Kenyon
Helen Pitchner
Ruth Cahill
Oelwein
Mable Hoepfner
Anna June Pieplow
Hawkeye
Baumgartner
C. W. Cahill
Fayette County
Eisin
Falb
Ruth Leaton
C. H. Leaton
Walter Schoephoester
Dorothy
Nace Bonardin
Semner
Efrekahs Lodge Notes and Sick Committee Update
The report covers upcoming business meeting logistics, a memorial service, and comments from the sick committee. It notes two members reported ill, expresses sympathy and wishes for speedy recovery, and mentions progress on a home wiring project. Frost affected Mason City.
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J Werk
Odge
L. Noole Grendal
Mason City
Study of card combinations in bridge plays
Barclay explains a methodical solo study of a deck to improve choosing plays in bridge. He analyzes outcomes when dummy holds a six card suit headed by Q10 A and considers how many small cards you hold to decide between finesse and direct plays, detailing odds for various distributions.
Bridge problem: West must counter dummy spade return
In a contract where North wins a club lead and returns a low spade to the A, West must choose a defense card to beat six diamonds. The scenario specifies Dealer West, no vulnerability, and the play sequence centers on timing and how the spade return influences the diamond contract. Determine the precise spade signal and return to defeat the six diamonds contract.
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West
North
Diamonds
Features Syndicate, Inc
Mason City Annual Picnic and Lodge Elections
The Mason City event lists an annual picnic for July 13 with Mrs. Charro as delegate to the Grand Lodge. Unanimous choice of officers includes Melva Bing N G Dola Mohler V G Effie Annear Rec Sec Bertha Brewer Treas. After lunch the lodge hosted card tables and comments praised the white dresses worn by officers at the convention.
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Mason City
Charro
Bond
Grand Lodge
Melva Bing
N. G
Dola Mohler
V. G
Effie Annear
Rec
Secur
Bertha Brewer
Treas
Corr
Cubs of Den 1 elect officers and study Flag Day
The Den 1 Cubs met Saturday afternoon at Mrs. W. C. Elmers. They elected Larry Nelson president and Lee Edwards stripe as scraper. They observed Flag Day by studying facts about the flag. Orders for 2 kinds of gravity taken at the Welwen Daily Register Office.
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DEN
Cubs
Den 1
W. C. Elmers
Larry Nelson
Lee Edwards
Welwen
Berlin Sees Freezing Credit Measures Unrealistic
Berlin says freezing and confiscation measures are unjustified and under review. An informant indicated Germany may consider countermeasures after weighing all factors while noting prior US actions prompted reciprocal talk yet not retaliation. Early April plans for confiscating American goods were reportedly drafted but withdrawn amid freezing order. German assets of several American companies are mobilized, but total affected value remains unclear.
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Germany
United States
Croatia
Deep Sea Diving School Graduates Navy Personnel
Jamie Pardo of the Colombian Navy graduates from the Deep Sea Diving School at Washington Navy Yard after five and a half months of intensive training. Twenty-five officers and enlisted personnel complete the Navy speed-up training course for undersea personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Pardo
Deep Sea
Washington Navy Yard
Schoadl
Navy
City Employes Go On A Strike
McKeesport Pennsylvania June 16 city employes went on strike after an emergency council session. About 209 workers, including municipal staff, walked off as pickets gathered outside city buildings. Banner displays and cheers accompanied the action amid ongoing labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Eupi
Mu Pal
Sirimace
Ind
Seiause S25
U S Seizes Idle Fleet as War Arms Build Increases
The War Shipping Administration or commission says no final decision on service for six Danish ships, possibly used for U S Army needs, but likely not for trans Atlantic routes. Danish crews may stay aboard amid pressure from Copenhagen, while 84 foreign vessels face requisition and new continental asset controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Copenhagen
Britain
United States
Maritime Commission
Normandie
France
Roosevelt
Pacific
Passengers And Crew Of Robin Moor Safe After Torpedoing
Eleven other survivors, including one passenger, were rescued from a lifeboat by the Brazilian steamer Osorio after 19 days at sea following the Robin Moor being torpedoed and shelled by a German submarine. They were taken to Pernambuco, Brazil, and reported the attack to U S diplomatic officials. The United States planned to seek damages, an apology, and assurances from Germany. Also listed were survivors landed at Capetown among whom were Mr and Mrs New York and others, with crew members including radio operator George Newton Tasior Nev.
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Osorio
Perimcambuco
Brazil
United States
Germany
Ltd
Capetown
al Ben
New York
Gimmellt
R. W
George Newton
Tasior
Nev
Bund Funds Frozen During Allied Freeze Efforts
Fragmentary report describes funds being frozen and a sequence of general orders easing the general freeze. Mentions residents living in the United States since June 1940 and references to foreign nationals connected to the freeze.
Hawkeye Boys State Underway
Des Moines reports the Hawkeye Boys State opened with 710 Iowa youths entering the American Legion program. Keynote addresses nominations and party platform drafting were planned for the day, as registrants were assigned to Nationalist or Federalist parties. Jordan Larsson of Dubuque, superintendent of schools, directs the government lab, leading since 1928. K Dorels, head football coach at Iowa State College, is among nine counselors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
American Legions
Hawkeye Boys
toGey
Bors
Jordan Larsson
Dubuque
K Dorels
Nead
Iowa State Cotlere
Yankees and Red Sox Surge Amid Tight AL Race
In a packed New York doubleheader the Yankees beat the Indians 4 1 and 3 2 in front of 43962 at Yankee Stadium. Joe DiMaggio extended his hitting streak to 28 games as Red Ruffing notched his seventh win. The Red Sox climbed within 3 1 games of Cleveland with wins over Chicago 8 6 and 6 4, while the Reds moved into third in the NL after two wins over the Giants. The Dodgers and Cardinals split a St Louis twin bill as Reiser left with an ankle injury. Hankively, Harper and the rest of the circuit saw key performances by Lyons Grove and other luminaries.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Joe McCarthy
Yanks
Yankee Stadium
Indians
Red Ruffing
Cleveland
Joe Gordon
Tribe
Joe Dimaggio
Dimaggio
Yankee
Roger Peckinpaugh
Earl Combs
Red Sox
White Sox
Mound
Lefty Grove
Ted Lyons
Grove
Kuhel
Lyons
Doerr
Wiliams
Reds
Giants
Elmer Riddle
Mel Ott
Bucky Walters
Bill Werber
Ernie Kay
St. Louis
Dodgers
Cardinals
Kirby Higbe
Brooklyn
Ernie White
Pete Reiser
Claude Passeau
Cats
Phillies
Charlie Red
Bill Pesedel
Braves
Pirates
Pittsburgh
W Wasington
Tigers
Sid Hudx
Hal Newhouser
Senators
Bruce Campbell
Mullins
Louis Aims for Quick Knockout Bout
Boxing note indicates Louis targets a fast finish as Reavy leads with seven rounds specified and Wedin was learned today in round seven alongside Ritchie.
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Reavy
Wedin
Ritchie
PASTON SET FOR BUZZING BOUT WITH SCOTT TONIGHT
New York card tonight features Bob Pastor versus Buddy Scott in a billed bout. Paston aims to extend title run as Scott seeks upset at the city arena.
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New Yorks
Bob Pastor
Buddy
Chet Jones Wins All Around Rifle Championship
Des Moines Iowa June 16 UP Chet Jones Albert Lea city manager scored 591 to win the class B registered rifle championship in the Iowa State Rifle Association meet Vere Hamer Woodstock former champion shot 1589 to take runnerup honors Jonn Moshkau Waterkolo won the Hopkins trophy match with a perfect 400 and also fired 400 in the metallic sights match Parker 400 in the any sights match at 100 yards HL Paul E Poe Rock Island Ill shot 397 to win the Dewar feature
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Des Moines
Chet Jones
Albert Lea
Minn
Iowa State Rifle Association
Vere Hamer
Woodstock
Jonn Moshkau
Moshkau
F. O. Parker
Parker
Rock Island
Paul E. Poe
Babe Dahlgren Joins the Chicago Cubs
Babe Dahlgren, 29 year old first baseman from the Boston Braves, joins the Chicago Cubs as a replacement for Phil Cavaretta who may move to the outfield. Cubs GM James Gallagher announced Dahlgren was purchased for an undisclosed cash amount. Dahlgren has a lifetime major league average of .253 and was shipped to the Braves by the Yankees this spring.
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Chicago
Babe Eahlgren
Boston Braves
Chicago Cubs
Phil Cavaretta
Cub
James Gallagher
Dahlgren
Braves
New York Yankees
Close American Association race stays tight after doubleheaders
In the American Association from Louisville to Columbus the standings tighten as Minneapolis moved to second and Kansas City dropped to third after two wins. The Millers beat Indianapolis 3-2 and 9-6 with Al Wrights homer aiding the first game, while they scored eight early on Chelini and Wade in the second. Kansas City won 1-0 and 4-1 over Columbus, Tommy Reis and Harry Breeden keying the split. Louisvilles Tex Hughson earned his sixth win as the Colonels swept St. Paul 5-2 and 4-0 behind Hash’s four-hit effort. Milwaukee snapped a six-game skid with two wins over Toledo, Koslo holding the Hens to six hits in game one and Blaedel and Donernic adding runs in the nightcap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Louisville
Columbus
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Millers
Blues
Indians
al Wrights
Chelini
Wade
Birds
Tommy Reis
Harry Breeden
Tex Hughson
St. Paul
Colonels
Herb Hash
Milwaukee
Toledo
George Koslo
Brewers
George Blaeholder
Donernic
Father's Day sports carnival at Polo Grounds features wide range
A bustling Father’s Day event at the Polo Grounds showcases diversions from tennis by Alice Merble to two mile runs by Great Rice and boxing drills. Sid Luckman and Ker Strorg watch bouts as Leonard and Lew Tencher spar, while spectators recall Tosnard and Tendler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Harry Freguson
United Press
New York
Th Pala Grounds
Alice Merble
Great Rice
Chariex Vwreaurke
Sid Luckman
Ker Strorg
Leonard
Lew Tencher
Tnev
Tendler and Leonard Rivalry Headlines 1920s Lightweight Bout
In a 1922 New Jersey showdown Lew Tendler, a hard hitting Philadelphia southpaw, pushed Benny Leonard to the limit before a cautious crowd. Leonard later recalled a midfight exchange that shifted momentum, leading to his eventual victory at Yankee Stadium the following year, in a bout hailed for its dramatic attendance and gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leemeyers
Bemegaard
Benjamin Lakeee
Lew Tendler
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Tendler
Leonard
Lew
Come Ory
Benny
Yankee Stadium
Father
Italy Freezes Axis Funds as Italy Retaliates
A morning report describes Americans at the American Express unable to withdraw funds as Italy imposes a freezing measure on axis assets in retaliation for U.S. freezes. Popolo di Roma editorializes that Americans will suffer more. US Ambassador Philips seeks relief. William Phillips declines comment.
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American Express
Popolo di Roma
Washington
United States
Italy
Panolo di
Charles Linengoeds
William Philips
Origin of Robot Word Traced to Capek Play
Fragmentary notice recounts the word robot as arising from Kar̄e Capek's play and notes its association with mechanized automata. It then veers into a consumer ad for Udga Tablets claiming relief for stomach ulcers indigestion heartburn and excess acid.
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Kare Capek
R.U. R
Wom
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