Harrison couple back from Florida for summer
Mr and Mrs W H Harrison return from a Florida winter spent south of Tampa enjoying the season and glad to be back for the summer. Legion Auxiliary bake sale Saturday at Washington Cleaners. Spokane local notes mention Helen Havel Lola Kath at Sidwell ice cream banquet in Iowa City about Creation ice cream. C A Nicholson to Marion Sunday for chalk program at Christian church with Rev Vernon H Carter former Pastor. Nicholson to Gracehill church Thursday April 24. Dave Livingston and William Livingston left for Chicago after visiting relatives. Rev George Kerr and Clarence Logan attended Keokuk Presbytery meetings in LeClaire yesterday.
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W. H. Harrison
Florida
Tampa
Helen Havel
Lola Kath
Jefferson Hotel
Iowa City
C. A. Nicholson
Marion
Christian Church
Vernon H. Carter
Church of Christ
Nicholson
Gracehill
George Kerr
Clarence Logan
LeClaire
Keokuk Presbytery
Fairbanks Jr and wife begin South American cultural tour
Good Will envoy Douglas Fairbanks Jr and his wife are shown in New York preparing to board a clipper plane for Puerto Rico and six neighboring countries. He will act as a cultural envoy on the forthcoming tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
New York
Puerto Rico
Throat operation successful at University Hospital Iowa City
Ralph Livingston underwent an operation on his throat yesterday morning at University hospital Iowa City and is recovering well. Dr Edward F Wheelan of Britt and his wife welcomed a seven and a half pound son born at 10 20 this morning, their third son. Mrs Hull Mrs Bell and Mrs Phillips attend Davenport visit. Hull and Bell guests of Mrs Densmore Guthrie at a Woman's club meeting where Hull reviewed the play There Shall Be No Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Livingston
University Hospital
Iowa City
Edward F. Wheelan
Britt
Wheelan
H. C. Hull
Donald Bell
T. R. Phillips
Davenport
Hull
Bell
Save-a-Life League in New York
A description of the Save-a-Life league, a New York organization that aims to prevent suicide by encouraging support and awareness for those at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save-a-Life League
New York
Davison Couple Welcome Daughter At Brighton Hospital
Mr and Mrs John Davison of Brighton route 2 report the birth of a daughter at 12 49 this morning weighing nine pounds eleven ounces Corine Oriez 409 East Third Street admitted for tonsillectomy Mrs Arthur Kessler of East Pleasant Plain discharged this afternoon
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John Davison
Brighton
Route 2
Corine Oriez
Fast Third Street
Arthur Kessler
East Pleasant Plain
Standings and Results From Major Leagues
American League standings show MOMGeeo 2 and Baya ce at .667 with Philadelphia leading. results include New York 9 Philadelphia 4 and Cleveland 2 Chicago 6. National League games feature New York 7 Brooklyn 5 and Chicago 2 St. Louis 7. schedules list Chicago at St. Louis and Brooklyn at Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
Momgeeo
Bayace
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Washington
New York
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburch
Primer for Americans questions on women workers attitudes
The National Association of Manufacturers outlines in its 77 page primer for women groups how women may contribute to employment discrimination. It poses self questions about viewing jobs as temporary, accepting low status, and preferring part time work rather than seeking advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Manufacturers
The
Times
GE Develops Low Intensity Lights for Store During Blackouts
General Electric unveiled low intensity lights and reflector gear to keep stores operating in blackouts. The system directs focused inside light away from streets to the back of the store where it is absorbed by a dark backdrop. It claims complete effectiveness for sky visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric
Rubber boats for military air use shown by Goodyear
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company emergency department explains collapsible rubber boats for defense use. They are built in various sizes to fit different aircraft and can be inflated instantly in emergencies. When deflated they are compact and light, saving space aboard aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
X-Ray On Wheels for British Red Cross Trailer Unit
A Westinghouse X-ray unit is mounted in a 22 foot trailer built for the British Red Cross. The mobile X-ray clinic includes a lead lined chamber and a complete dark room for developing and studying radiographic pictures of war victims injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Red Cross
Elinic
Greek Minister Promises Victory if Supplies Arrive
In a Washington radio address, Greek Minister to the United States Cimon P. Diamantopolous pledges victory over the Nazis should the U S supply adequate aid as Greece faces a new Balkan blitzkrieg. The report notes the African eland as the largest among antelope species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Greece
United States
Cimon P. Diamantopolous
Kolah Club Elects New Officers at Knupp Home
Mrs. Clayde Knupp hosted seven Kolah club members yesterday afternoon. President Neill Trotman presided as officers were elected: Charles Palmer as president, Lau der Kennedy as secretary and treasurer, Logan Ahrens as reporter. Knupp shared Caverns and California trip memories. Speidel spoke of a winter in California. refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Trotman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayde Knupp
Kolah Club
Neill Trotman
Charles Palmer
Lauder Kennedy
Logan Ahrens
Knupp
Carlsbad Caverns
California
N. M. Speidel
Trotman
Chapter L. T. T. T. holds meeting at Isabel Piper home
Crawfordsville April 18 Chapter L. of the T. T. T. held its monthly business meeting Monday evening at Mrs Isabel Piper's home with all but one member present. Plans were made for a potluck supper April 23 when national president Mrs Harriett Bunker of Newton will be present. Easter colors were used in refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
T.t.t.'s
Isabel Piper
Harriett Bunker
Newton
Mrs William Bealer Hosts Walnut Woman's Club Guests
Mrs William Bealer acted as hostess to the Walnut Woman's club with twelve members and Mrs S P Finch as guests. Roll call featured current events. Mrs Howard Miller read a letter from Mike Lewis of Peoria HI. A short skit by Mrs Everett Lewis Mrs C McKay and Mrs Alen Dunbar was staged. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother Mrs Finch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Finch
Walnut Woman's Club
William Bealer
Howard Miller
Mike Lewis
Peoria
Everett Lewis
C. McKay
Alen Dunbar
Finch
Eighth Grade Girls Dine With Girl Reserves Hosts
Eighth grade girls from Junior High St James and rural schools attended the annual Girl Reserve Little Sister banquet at 6 30 PM in the YMCA community room. Guided by Shirley Peterson and others, the program featured readings, music, and a devotional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
St. James
Glenn Hayes
Shirley Peterson
Girl Reserve
Andrey Hotle
Dorothy Bear
Roberta Wheelan
Lillian Minick
Edna Mercer
Della Patton
Carleyn Brewer
Mary Barth
St. James School
Mary Berdo
Shirley Brown
Georgeanne Rudiger
Doris Gray
Genevieve Baker
Eleanor Tucker
Bonnie Simpson
Martha Crossett
Jean Atchison
Nan Hoover
Boyd White
Marjorie
Stivers
Social Calendar Highlights Week of Events
Social calendar notes Friday deadlines for notices. Masonic Temple hosts pot luck dinner at 6 30 p m with garden department at 7 30 p m Mrs Harry Montgomery 615 W Jefferson St. Rebekah Lodge meeting set. W R C meets 2 30 p m at G A R hall Rainbow Girls school of instruction 2 p m at Masonic Temple banquet 6 20 p m RSVP to Mrs Salladay. Rainbow Girls meet 7 30 p m Monday at Masonic Temple White Shrine bridge party 2 15 p m at Masonic Temple Damascus Shrine No 10 8 p m at Masonic Temple Wednesday Valley Ladies Aid all day meeting church shower gifts requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Harry Montgomery
W. Jefferson St. Rebekah Lodge
P.m
W.r-C
G.A.R. Hall
Rainbow Girls
School of Instruction
Duesday Woman's Missionary Society of U.P. Church
Jmrs
John. A. Stewart
Oral Norman
Damascus Shrine
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Birthday Announcements Grow With Local Names
T. L. Dodds of Crawford township Washington county marks a birthday born in 1855 and a Three Quarter Century club member. Scott Orris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Orris in Crawfordsville, turns 14. Harold Batter turns 17. Also Eleanor Deahl of West Chester T. R. Burton of Keota Mrs. George Shuppy of Merrimac Mrs. Ed Gray and Mrs. Clifford Bauer of Iowa City celebrate birthdays today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Dodds
Crawford Township
Washington County
Scott Orris
Fred Orris
Crawfordsville
Harold Batterson
Eleanor Deahl
West Chester
T. R. Burton
Keota
George Shuppy
Merrimac
Ed Gray
Clifford Bauer
Iowa City
Ottumwa Couple Wed at Eureka Church Home
Mrs. R. O. Stewart and Rev. William L. Clapp were married last evening in Rev. Clapp's home. The ceremony was at six o'clock with Rev. E. S. Hebner officiating. Witnesses were Rev. and Mrs. Jacob De Koning. The couple will reside in Ottumwa. Rev. Clapp pastors the Eureka church. Mrs. Clapp is a niece of the late Rev. and Mrs. W. G. Thorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Stewart
Ottumwa
William L. Clapp
E. S. Hebner
Wellman Clubs Host County Federation Meeting
Washington county Federation of Women's Clubs chooses Wellman WQW and ALC clubs as hostesses for next Wednesday's convention at Wellman Methodist Church. Registration at 9 15, welcome by Mrs L W Durst, musical numbers including Paultry Whalona harpist, two o clock play Finders Keepers by Muriel Marner Willard Swartsendruber Betty Turnipseed Carolyn Cole director. A 55 cent chicken luncheon served at noon with reservations through Mrs William Sitler 482 M by Monday morning. Sitler handles transportation. call if no ride. Morning honors for county clubs on honor rolls. Ben Swartzendruber to display photographs yearbooks scrapbooks from clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Federation of Women's Clubs
Wellman
Wellman Methodist Church
Richard McCleery
L. W. Durst
Bridge Party Hosts in Rohrer Home Tonight
The Pythian Past Chief Association met last evening at the home of Mrs. Dan Rohrer. After a brief business session, bridge was played at two tables. Mrs. G. A. Reinert won high score and Mrs. Everett Ward second. Mrs. Nancy Dewey drew the traveling prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Everett Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Past Chief Association
Dan Rohrer
G. A. Reinert
Everett Ward
Nancy Dewey
Pinochie Party Organizing Committee Named
Members of the Pinochie party committee include Mrs E FE Stutsman Mrs Howard McBride and Mrs H G Miller from the Fasern Star event at the Masonic Temple yesterday. Mrs Harry Ward won high score and Nellie Dodder was second. The next party committee will be Mrs E Kunath Mrs Harrison Dodder and Mrs Guy Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. FE. Stutsman
Howard McBride
H. G Miller
Masonic Temple
Harry Ward
Nellie Dodder
E. Kunath
Harrison Dodder
Guy Cole
Fleur-de-lis Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Walter Brown's
Fleur-de-lis club members met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Walter S. Brown's home. Eighteen members and three guests attended, with an Easter motif, a two course luncheon, and activities including a garden hunt and flower recognition. The next meeting is planned for May 8 at Mrs. Al Crone's home near Haskins with Mrs. George Foster co-hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleur-de-lis
Walter Brown
Walter S. Brown
Anna Brown
Ray Lambert
Donald Brown
Joe Knotek
Ray Bell
Homer Birney
P. F. Whisler
Brown
Ed Gallagher
Gallagher
al Crone
Haskins
George Foster
Honor Bride-elect Shower in TeBockhorst Home
Mildred Loder was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower in the Henry TeBockhorst home yesterday afternoon. Guests played games wrote recipes and a memory book, and received gifts as yellow and white refreshments were served. Attending were Mrs. Joe Malichky Mrs. Joe TeBockhorst Mrs. Lamont Kelley Mary Eden Miss Lor der and many TeBockhorst relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Loder
Henry TeBockhorst
Lamont Kelley
Mary Eden
Daryl. Goodwin
Phyllis Jean
Clara
Matilda TeBockhorst
Leo TeBockhorst
Wilbur Prebyl
Joseph Escher
Margaret Kate Shalla
Ardell Pieper Keith
Connie
William Bruty
Mary Jane
Peggy
Sally
W C T U Meeting With Mrs Vernon Crull
Eight members attended the W C T U meeting yesterday afternoon with Mrs Vernon Crull. Mrs T F Barker led on Youth and Temperance with reports on Youth Goes into Action Against Liquor and Give Me a Child Until He Is Seven. Mrs Hadthorne spoke on Clean Looking Kids from Good Homes. Mrs Pearl Whistler read a communication from Senator Claire Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
Vernon Crull
T. F. Barker
Clara Tate
M. H. Sartor
Hadthorne
Pearl Whistler
Claire Dewey
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Reister Brog
Dave Livingston
Park Ridge, Hill
William Livingston
Washington, D. C
C. V. Crull
Lucilles
Credit Bureau
Credit Reference Exchange
W. Main
Martin Ein
Hershberger
Estes
Haygreen
Ross
Pene Eines
Montgomery Ward
B. Sorrell
Mitchell
Bond
Ely
Tucker Weches
Dios
Picken Saneee
Kos
Tee
Washington Dairy
John G. Winant
Cimon
P. Diamantopolous
Chad Hanna
FOX Sunday
Dorothy Lamour
Linda Darnell
Henry Fonda
the Fox
C. Knupp Home
L. T.T.T
Piper
W.Q.V. Club
K. Jones
Pythian
Wellman Temple
Masonic Hall
L. W. Blackwell
Toppan Johnson
Edra Hendryx
Guy Moothart
Idaho
Washington Cafe
William Clapp
Wellman Clubs
Pinochie Party
TeBockhorst
Homer Stephen Optometrist
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