Local News Roundup of Travel and Visits in Davenport Area
Mrs Edward Brown and daughters Carolyn and Cheryl returned from Seattle for an open ended stay with her parents, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Moothart. Infant John Thomas Swift, son of Mr and Mrs Francis B Swift of Davenport, died April 9 after being born April 2 in Davenport. Captain Lawrence M Whisler, son of Mr and Mrs P F Whisler, arrived in the states and is expected home soon after duty as a Mustang in Italy. Cadet Nurse Evelyn Givans of Evangelical Deaconess hospital at Marshalltown spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs F B Givans. Mrs Richard C Stearns left for Boswell New Mexico after visiting here with her parents, Mr and Mrs Tom Davis, and relatives. Mrs Robert Choate left for Newport News Virginia to spend two weeks with her sister and family, planning two days in Washington DC en route. Esther Wolfe, music teacher in Galesburg Illinois, spent a few days with her parents, Mr and Mrs Charles H Wolfe. Mrs David C C Scott of Iowa City and her parents-in-law, Mr and Mrs Scott of Galena Illinois, and Margaret Stewart of Cedar Rapids were guests in the Everett L Stewart home. Cadet Nurse Evelyn Givans was noted for her hospital training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brown
Carolyn
Cheryl
Seattle
Wash
Brown
Lloyd Moothart
John Thomas Swift
Francis B. Swift
Davenport
Swift
Pat Swift
Richard C. Stearns
Boswell
N. Mex
Tom Davis
Robert Choate
Newport News
Stanley B. Lewis
Choate
Washington, D. C
Esther Wolfe
Galesburg
110
Charles H. Wolfe
David CC. Scott
Iowa City
Scott
Galena
Margaret Stewart
Cedar Rapids
Everett L. Stewart
Lawrence M. Whisler
P. F. Whister
States
East Coast
15Th Aaf
Italy
Evelyn Givans
Evangelical Deaconess Hospital
Marshalltown
Alrs
BE. Givans
Hold Conference on Frisco Meet
The foreign ministers of the United States Great Britain and Russia conferred for about an hour and a half in Washington to smooth out three way disagreements before the San Francisco conference. Secretary Stettinius hurried to the White House after the meeting to report to President Truman on talks with Molotov and British Foreign Secretary Eden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
Russia
San Francisco
Molotov
Jane
Edward R. Stettinius
White House
Truman
Anthony Eden
Playoff Set In Sunday School Basketball League
Washington Christian and New Haven Baptist square off Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Y gym to decide the senior division champion of the Sunday school league. The teams were tied for first after the schedule two weeks ago prompting this playoff. Trophies for both league divisions will be presented after the game. The junior division title went to Ainsworth United Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Christian
New Haven Baptist
Ainsworth United Presbyterian
Major Leagues Sunday Results And Games Summary
Chicago defeated St Louis 4 3 in the first game and 3 2 in the second. Detroit beat Cleveland 6 3 and New York beat Washington 5 2. Philadelphia edged Boston 6 1. Sunday schedule shows Chicago 3 Pittsburg 2 second game and Brooklyn 3 New York 1. Philadelphia 7 Boston second game. No further games scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brooklyn
W. L. Pet
New Yorkes
Poston
Pittsburgh
L Pet
Social and College News From Iowa City
Mrs Clinton Adams of Colorado Springs visits her parents Mr and Mrs A E Atchison. Jean Atchison returns from Iowa State University and will lead YWCA summer activities. Jean Lantz and Mrs Duane Griggs work as bookkeepers at Washington State Bank. Dr and Mrs G A Mauer of LeMars IA spent the weekend here for commencement. their daughter Betty graduated from the University of Iowa. Lt Thomas Gray departs for Annapolis en route to New Orleans to join the Molesworth family amid coaching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Adams
Colorado Springs
Colo
A. E. Atchison
Jean Atchison
State University of Iowa
Y.W.C.A
Jean Lantz
Wyman
Duane Griggs
Washington State Bank
G. A. Mauer
leMars
Iowa
Kos
Iowa City
Betty
University of Iowa
Thomas Gray
Moline
Ith
Annapolis
Keith Molesworth
New Orleans
Milesworth
Annapolis Naval Academy
Senior’s Cast Rehearses Play in Ainsworth
Ruth Norris reports the senior class will stage One In a Million a three act farce on Friday May 4th. Eight players include Archie Carter Tracy Norris Hubert Max White Samuel Perry Max Owens Temple Carter Archies uncle Warren Marston Goldie Jenkins Lois Pearson Wilma Maitland Ruth Telford Mrs. Jenkins Julia Koehler Miss Lemina Perry Sam’s aunt Beverly Butterworth in the cast for the local production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Archie Carter
Tracy Norris
Hubert
Max White
Samuel Perry
Max Owens
Temple Carter
Y. W. C. A. Drives Opens This Week
The annual YWCA membership drive begins Tuesday and runs through Friday April 27. Mrs A B Atchison chairs the drive with Jean Atchison directing summer programs and Doris Knott aiding. Residents should know their desired contribution to speed solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A
A. B. Atchison
Y.V
Jean Atchison
State University of Iowa
Atchison
Doris Knott
British in Two Raids on Bremen
British bombers struck Bremen twice in 24 hours to support British armies. Lancasters with Mustang fighters attacked the port, with a second raid at night following yesterday afternoon’s attack. Kiel was attacked, intruder aircraft hit German airfields. Two bombers and one fighter missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bremen
Mde
Air Ministry
War Labor Board approves soft coal wage provision
Washington April 23. The war labor board unanimously approved the wage provision of the new soft coal contract. Operators estimate the agreement will raise miners' wages by about $1.30 a day and boost coal production by 25 cents per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Labor Board
Dublin Items Show Social Visits and Illness Notice
Mrs H J Manford notes: Sam Longwell and family at Melvin Longwell home for Sunday dinner. Attended Burlington trip to see Ollie Vaneyke ill in hospital. Visits include McCarthey, Moody, Svethout, Richardson, Robertson, and Vandyke households. Mrs Ollie Vandyke ill. Des Moines guests Blanch and Bessie Neon visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Manford
Dublin
Sam Longwell
Melvin Longwell
Artford Richardson
Walter Wolfe
Glenn Little
Burlington
Ollie Vaneyke
Stanley Manguid
William McCarthey
W. €. Robertson
Verne Dill
Ruth
Donnie
Dale Moody
Mrs McCartney birthday dinner honors in J W Fields home
Mrs David McCartney was guest of honor at a family dinner marking her birthday. Forty attended the cooperative meal with four birthday cakes and ice cream, as nine great grandchildren presented a bouquet of red roses. Out of town guests included the McCartenys of Moline and Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McCartney
J. W. Fields
Cam McCartney
Martha Lou
Bobby
Moline
Ill
Robert Stirling
Tommy
Columbus Juncion
Muscatine
Bess Jones
Doris Mitchell and James Forbes Wed
Announcement of the marriage of Doris Mitchell Lone Tree daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Mitchell Riverside to James Forbes son of Mr and Mrs Vernie Forbes Conesville. The ceremony was April 7 at the United Presbyterian church parsonage in Columbus City officiated by Rev Robert C Galloway. Attendants were Dorothy Jahle and Witbur Forbes. They will live on a farm north of Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Doris Mitchell
Lone Tree
Jesse Mitchell
Riverside
James €. Forbes
Vernie Forbes
Conesville
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus City
Robert C. Galloway
Dorothy Jahle
Witbur Forbes
Ainsworth Locals Share Weekend Travels and News
Mrs. Ruth Norriss reports Mrs. Fred Orris and Scott returned home Saturday from Chicago after visiting relatives. Mrs. Daryl Harbison and son Joe of Davenport visited at Lee Thompson home. Louis Harbison stopped in Saturday afternoon for a brief visit. Mrs. Bob Reece plans to move to Columbus Junction May first and work in a dress shop. Mrs. George Marr hosted the Sunday school class for a pot luck dinner Thursday with cafeteria service and afternoon visiting. Mrs. Stella McCaleb was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norriss
Ainsworth
Fred Orris
Scott
Chicago
Daryl Harbison
Joe
Davenport
Lee Thompson
Louis Harbison
Bob Reece
Columbus Junction
Reece
George Marr
Stunday School
Cliss
Stella McCaleb
Hospital News Roundup With Births And Dismissals
Dismissals include Everette Beenblossom Gladys Boyd Ainsworth Charles Chorpening and Gretchen Colen Keota. New births William Dean Koehler weighing eight pounds and a quarter ounce born 6 50 this morning and a son to Richard Leet weighing seven pounds eleven and a quarter ounces born 9 46. Claude Balsley admitted then dismissed hours later. Mrs Joe Christner admitted as medical patient. Harry Maxwell admitted as medical patient. Mrs Homer Kephart and Mr Mrs Meint Koehler named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Beenblossom
Route Four
Gladys Boyd
Ainsworth
Charles Chorpening
Route One
Robert Mikseh
Gretchen Colen
James Soethout
Keota
Claude Balsley
Webster City
Homer Kephart
Route Two
Joe Chrstiner
Meint Koehler
William Dean
Richard Leet
West Main Street
Harry Maxwell
Victory Pin Care Tip From Wartime Advice
If you lack prewar baby pins, apply clear fingernail polish to the victory pin to seal it. The polish prevents rust stains and keeps the badge looking presentable.
Piles Book Promotes Pree Health Guide
The McCleary Clinic of Excelsior Springs Missouri releases a 122 page illustrated guide on piles fistula stomach and colon disorders plus related ailments. The ad urges readers to write today for the up to date information and facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleary Clinic
Elms Blvd
Excelsior Springs
Calendar of church and club meetings schedule
Overview of Monday to Thursday community activity listing church groups DeMolay Masons Eastern star clubs and auxiliary meetings plus social events. Notable items include cooperative supper pot lucks and installation ceremonies at Masonic and K C halls with multiple society gatherings and postponed meetings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
U.P. Church
Maizie
R. K
Hall
Damascus White Shrine
p.m.Masonic Temple
Junior Missionary Society Holds Saturday Meeting
Twenty five members gathered Saturday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church for a Junior Missionary Society meeting. The group began with a handcraft period framing four Christ pictures for the Sabbath school room and each person assembled a Bible jigsaw puzzle. They also packed a box of material made during handcraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Missionary Society of the United Presbyteraan Church
Christ
Birthday Wishes For Local Children Mark Day
Birthday congratulations today go to John Edward Young Jr two years old son of Mr and Mrs John E Young of Wellman. Dennis Arthur Beranek and Thomas LeRoy Strohm three years old sons of their parents from Riverside and Riv erside. Others observing birthdays include Stanley Jarrard Mrs Elmer Hamilton Daryl Wood Crawfordsville and several neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edward Young, Jr
John E. Young
Wellman
Dennis Arthur Beranek
Thomas LeRoy Strohm
Arthur Beranek
Riverside
Leonard Strohim
Stanley Jarrard
Elmer Hamilton
Daryl Wood
Ainsworth
Charles W. Jackson
Doyle Plecker
Doreen Lease
Crawfordsville
Clyde Beauchamp
Winfield
Fred D. Stewart
William L. Varney
Mayhew Observes Second Birthday Today
Local resident F. A. Mayhew marks his second birthday today with family and friends gathering at home to celebrate this milestone.
Presbyterian Morning Prayer Meeting Scheduled
The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9:30 on Wednesday at the church for a brief service and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Knights of Pytihas Lodge to Meet Wednesday Evening
Knights of Pytihas Lodge will hold work in the rank of Pike Wednesday evening at six ball. All knights are urged to be present. E. A. Conner, C.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pytihas Lodge
E. A. Conner
C.C
Betrothal of Merna Kennedy to Norval Norris
Newton couple announces the engagement of Merna Kennedy WAVES to Norval Norris of Geneva New York son of Mr and Mrs Lee Norris of Ainsworth The bride elect a petty officer and Newton High School graduate 1938 taught in Iowa and Nebraska schools now serving in San Francisco The groom a graduate of Ainsworth High School attended Washington Junior College and works at Sharon Optical Geneva New York No definite wedding plans yet The notice also records a local meeting led by Betty Logan and stories shared by Mrs Robert Acheson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton News
Dick Kenned
Newton
Merna Kennedy
Norval Norris
Vdeneva
N.Y
Lee Norris
Ainsworth
Kennedy
Mailman
Newton High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Ainsworth and Kalens
Shere
San Franeisco
Calif
Meet
Ainsworth High School
Waslington Junior College
Sharon Optical School
Geneva
N. Y
Ezel
Donald Kerr
Betty Logan
Robert Acheson
Acheson
George
Headliners Meeting At Vittetee Home
Seven members of the Headliners Girls 4-H club and Ruth Foster attended a Thursday evening meeting at president Marie Vittetee's home. Roll call featured notes about a famous woman, Miss Foster demonstrated dresser scarfs and curtains, and Shirley Blattner, Marilyn Weet, Barbara Dare led picture studies of Van Gogh and Reynolds works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls 4-H Club
Ruth Foster
Marie Vittetee
Miss Foster
Shirley Blattner
van Gogh
Marilyn Weet
George Inness
Barbara Dare
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Oncerto
Ed Vittetoe
Miss Elizabeth Utterbeck Weds Jo seph Chudacek in Iowa City
Mrs. Karl Utterbeck announces the marriage of Elizabeth Anne Utterbeck of Iowa City to Staff Sergeant Joseph W. Chudacek son of Mrs. Mary Chudacek of 219 North Gilbert Street Iowa City The ceremony was at St Mary's Church Iowa City on Wednesday April 18 The couple were joined by Virginia Utterback and Leo Chudacek The bride is a former Iowa City High graduate and former children's librarian at the Iowa City Public Library The groom attended St Mary's High School and is stationed at the Army Post Office New York Port of Embarkation After the ceremony they traveled to Chicago then plan to New York City for duty assignment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Utterbeck
Elizabeth Anne
Iowa City
Joseph W. Chudacek
Mary Chudacek
North Gilbert Street
St. Mary’s Church
Virginia Utterback
Leo Chudacek
Chudacek
Iowa City High School
State University of Iowa
Iowa City Public Library
Chudarek
St. Mary's High School
Army Post Office
New York Port of Embarkation
New York City
Chicago
Card of Thanks for Huston Matucha
The Marek family thanks neighbors and friends for their kindness at the death of Huston Matucha. Mrs. Anthony Marek and family extend gratitude for support and condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huston Matucha
Anthony Marek
Regular Meeting of Rebekah Lodge Ends with Social Hour
Members of the Rebekah Lodge closed their regular session at 1.0.0.1 hall with Mrs. Clive Gray presiding as noble grand. A bulletin from Mason City urged observance of the 126th anniversary of Odd Fellowship on April 26. An initiation class and an April 27 social for Odd Fellows Rebekahs and families were ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Clive Gray
Noble Grand
F. Lame
Mason City
Assembly
Lexington Ladies Aid Society April Meeting Presided
The Lexington Ladies Aid Society held its April meeting at the church with a cooperative noon dinner before the business session led by president Mrs Elizabeth Young. New flower committee arrangements were set after Mrs Wade Gardner moved. Mrs Wayne Norman was named to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Elizabeth Young
Wayne Norman
Wade Gardner
Smith
Young
Richard Young
Neighbors Praised for Fire Rescue at Harding Home
A note from Mary and Nellie Harding thanks neighbors and friends for their untiring help and diligent effort that saved much when their home was destroyed by fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Nellie Harding
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Ray Minick
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Fern Pastry Shop
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Major
Cne
Pittsburg
Ruth Norris
Little’s Furniture
U. K
Mrs. McCartney
James Forbes
Berlin
Priendy Bible Class
Baptist Church
Pot Tuck Sudpufs LS
John Little
Order of DeMolay
Masonic Temple
St. Anthony Circle
Ray Whitehead
Just Us
Walter Byie
American Legion Auxiliary
Robert Patterson
D. J. Patterson
Homemakers Club
Art Prall
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Pethel Missionary Society & P
Lydia Juzelei
J. W. Baker
W.R.C
Skiveee TE
Uc Eeteidatgt
Fred Milter
Junior Missionary Society
Ie Ee
F. A. Mayhew
Vittetee Home
E. Utterbeck
J. Chudacek
Commandery
Bethlehem Commandery
Mra
Isia
Kerr
Lexington Society
Edna Blumenstein
Morlon Kinde
Gayle Cupp
Mraames Patterson
Ralph Tadlock
CRULL
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Coke
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