Local Notables and Movements Highlight Grinnell Convention
Mrs. C. R. Smith of Onslow was elected president of the Iowa League of Women Voters at Grinnell convention. Former Bernadine Neville of Richland taught speech locally. Families relocate and officials discuss NYA defense classes for 15,000 students. Moore topics include PTA meetings and Ford Mercury ads. J A Walker recalls Lincoln assassination 76 years ago. near 90th birthday as Journal Three-Quarter-Century Club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Smith
Onslow
Iowa League of Women Voters
Grinnell
J. A. Walker
Wellman
Hospital Admission and Birth Report
James Pulver of 222 East Main Street admitted as a surgical patient last evening. Mr and Mrs Ralph Howell of Keota are parents of a seven pound eight ounce son born last evening at 25. Dismissed yesterday afternoon for home were Samuel Baird of Ainsworth, Mrs Mary Close of Brighton, Edith Crandall, Evelyn Lester and Caryle Shaw of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pulver
East Main Street
Ralph Howell
R. Keota
Samuel Baird
Ainsworth
Mary Close
Brighton
Edith Crandall
Evelyn Lester
Caryle Shaw
Washington
Army physicals and furloughs fill Keota news
Dr G E Montgomery reserve officer receives a Fort Des Moines April 30 physical and Camp Ord assignment. Mrs Montgomery and children stay in Keota to finish the school year. Helen Livingston leaves for Los Angeles after visiting Iowa relatives. Lieut Nate Young arrives from Camp Bowie for a week with family. Mildred Moffitt visits from Emmetsburg. Carl Jungbluth Jr and a Delta Tau Delta brother visit home. Dick McIntosh returns from Fort Des Moines after medicals for army entry and resumes work at the Washington State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Montgomery
Fort Des Moines
Camp Ord
Calif. Mirs
Montgomery
Keota
Helen Livingston
Los Angeles
Calif
Ralph Livingston
Mr. Livingston
University Hospital
Iowa City
Carl Jungbluth, Jr
Delta Tau Delta
Niversity of
Iowa
Jungbluth
Dick McIntosh
Washington State Bank
Car Overturns Injures Man Near Leighton
In Osceola a man who said he was Frank Fur ry Newton was found seriously injured in an overturned car near Leighton and taken to Mahaska hospital. Another passenger was jailed. A rifle a revolver and whisky were found in the vehicle and there was no bullet hole in the windshield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Fritz van Genderen
Frank Furry
Newton
Leighton
Mahaska Hospital
Railroad rewards ideas with weekly 25 in a year
A midwestern railroad funds employee suggestions to boost service and methods, averaging 25 new ideas weekly over the past year. It has paid as much as CIRO for a single suggestion, demonstrating strong incentive for practical improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIRO
Standings and Results From Major Leagues
American League standings show W L and winning percentage for teams including New York Cleveland Washington Philadelphia and Boston with Friday results listing New York defeating Washington 6 0 and Cleveland beating Chicago 5 3 among others. National League standings feature teams like New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburgh St Louis Cincinnati and Boston with Friday results including New York 7 Philadelphia 4 and Brooklyn 5 Boston 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Wace
Paty
Boul
Cs Ban Sny
Nearing Athens Defense Fails as British Hold Thebes Line
The report describes British and allied forces resisting the German advance on Mount Kitheron near Athens, with heavy losses inflicted on the enemy and a determined stand between Thebes and Athens. Air raids persisted over Athens as Britain strikes at Berlin Kiel and Wilhelmshaven, and Sudanese forces seize Fort Mota in Ethiopia. Churchill vows Germany will pay back threefold for air raids, urging continued resistance.
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Mt. Kitheron
Athens
Thermopylae
Thebes
London
Berlin
Kiel
Wilhelmshaven
Air Ministry
Toree
Pithippia
Cairo
U.P
Fort Mota
Ethiopia
Germany
Balkans
Balkan
Hitler
Vuoslavia
Marburg
Yugoslavia
Crey
Churchill
Manchester
Eng
Winston Churchill
Britain
England
Broadcast Shift War Phrase Over Radio
In Zurich on April 24 a German radio relay, once predicting Britain would fight to the last Frenchman, aired in English that the United States is willing to fight to the last Englishman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switzerland
Britain
United States
Guidance Conference Draws About 300 Students
About 300 boys and girls from twelve area high schools attended the fifth annual guidance conference at Washington high school yesterday. Seniors predominated with a few Washington juniors. many classes were dismissed to free the building. Popular sectional topics included aviation led by Jack Snodgrass and navy directed by George Potosky, with free rides for selected attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Harland Mead
Jack Snodgrass
Navy
George Potosky
United States Navy
Robert Masson
Washington Junior College
Helen Hayes
Washington High
Margaret Sehmitt
Crawfordsville
Herman G.gowey
Pleasant Plain
Mary Bender
Kalona
Bob Bauer
West Chester
Kenneth Guengerich
Ruth Flood
Edward McCutchen
CPT
Elizabeth Irwin
Jane Steele
France Sartor
Don Morrison
Kid Nard
Stewart School
Eight Fail to Pass Tests for Drivers
At the weekly automobile driving license examinations eight of the eight test takers failed to pass and were refused licenses. Licenses were granted to two persons and four instruction permits issued. Among those earning licenses to operate cars were John Dr. Mc Clintie of Wayland and Robert L. Sutton of Washington. Two chauffeurs licenses were awarded to Jacob G. Roth of Wayland and Donald L. Kerr of Washington. One candidate failed to pass these examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dr. McClintie
Wayland
Robert L. Sutton
Washington
Jacob G. Roth
Donald L. Kerr
Funeral services for Mrs Sam Richardson held at L A Jones
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home for Mrs. Sam Richardson led by Rev K Keagy of the Methodist church with the D A R in attendance. Pallbearers were Charles Minick Earl Myron Burroughs Will Kay Cox and Dale Garrett. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A Jones Funeral Home
Sam Richardson
K. Keagy
Methodist Church
Charles Minick
Earl and
Myron Burroughs
Will and
Kay Cox
Dale Garrett
Elm Grove Cemetery
Foursquare Church to Host Harold Shalford Lecture
Rev W J Stevens announces Harold Shalford of Los Angeles Commander of the Crusaders will attend Sunday services at the Foursquare church and present an illustrated sermon in the evening. Rev and Mrs Grover Owen, young people evangelists, will also be present for both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Stevens
The
Foursquare Church
Harold Shalford
Los Angeles
Crusaders
Grover Owen
Lincoln Papers Secret Until 1946 Bequeathed by Robert Todd Lincoln
Papers relating to the death of Abraham Lincoln are in the Library of Congress and were bequeathed to the nation about 15 years ago by Robert Todd Lincoln with the request they be kept secret until 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Library of Congress
Washington, D. C
Robert Todd Lincoln
Pilotburg Aid Plans Meeting on May 8
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid society will not meet on the regular first Thursday. The meeting is set for May 8, Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Marion Stransky. Co-hostesses are Mrs. Wayne Stransky and Mrs. Albert Stransky. Roll call will be Tribute to Mother.
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Pilotburg
Woman's Society Meets at Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs. T. P. Barker led mission study at two. Business session at 2:36 discussed plans for the junior senior banquet in late May. Clara Huber reviewed "From Many Lands." Mary Lou Robertson sang. Unit No. 6 led the program and served tea during social hour. Lighted tapers and japonica decorat ed the tea table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Walter Jarrard
Clara Huber
Mary Lou Robertson
Unit No. 6
Presbyterians Ladies Aid Schedule Tea and Meetings
The Presbyter ians Ladies Aid groups met with plans for a May 1 tea from two to five pm hosted by Group No 3. Group No 1 gathered at Libe Home with 16 present and devotions by Mrs Charles Schiebel. Group No 2 prepared bazaar articles. Group No 4 hosted Highteen members at Mrs Fred Reid's home with devotionals led by Mrs Fred Neiswanger. The president announced the year plans and a general Ladies Aid meeting on Friday May 2 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Libe
John Libe
Charles Schiebel
Ira Schenefelt
H. J. Wilson
Anna Case
Red Moore
Fred Reid
Roy Stewart
H. G. Miller
Fred Neiswanger
Ladies Aid Society
Ola Risk
General Ladies Aid
Union Members Say Pact Is Being Broken
Cedar Rapids The bargaining committee of the local Packing House Workers union charges Wilson and Co. is not living up to all terms of a recently signed agreement that ended a three week strike. Otto Carstens Jr business agent says the company is breaking the agreement piece by piece and apparently trying to live up to none of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Wilson and Co
Otto Carstens, Jr
Grateful Thanks From Richardson Family for Sympathy
We are sincerely grateful to friends and neighbors for their many acts of sympathy during our sad bereavement. Our appreciation cannot be adequately expressed, Nondas Richardson and other relatives.
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Nondas Richardson
Rome Coliseum says it took one year and twelve thousand
The account claims the Coliseum at Rome required one year and a workforce of 12 000 Jews and Christians for its construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coliseum
Rome
Social Calendar of Community Groups and Meetings
Notices for the week list events from the Handcraft department to the Lydia Juzeler gathering. Highlights include church and club meetings, a 2:30 p.m. Navajo club, a 7:30 p.m. Methodist service, and a dining guest night at North Side cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TGA
Cyge S Ledger
North Side Cafe
Baptist Church
Priscilla Club
Sexton
Rosemary Club
John Cherry
D.A.R
Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist Church
Louis Porter
Marion Work
Homemakers Club
Harold Ahrens
Bethel Missionary Society
Lydia Juzeler
Many Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations Noted
Local notices report numerous birthdays including Ivan Lovelett turning 14 and Mrs Lloyd Evans's birthday today. Weddings anniversary for Stransky couple since 1904 and other family members Mrs Hilton Coon and Velma Booth linked to upcoming dates. Next day features birthday for Janet Martin and Johnny Coffman among others.
Women's Council April Meeting Details at Church Parlor
The Women's Council of the Christian church held an April meeting in the church parlors with good attendance. Ruth unit hosted, Martha unit led the program, devotions by Mrs. Clayton Nicholson on "Women and Her Place in the Church." President Mrs. Claud Tucker presided, May will elect officers, Naomi unit served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Council of the Christian Church
Ruth
Martha
Clayton Nicholson
Claud Tucker
Noami
Baptist Women's Luncheon Precedes Missionary Society Meeting
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Society held its April meeting at the church with nominations for 1941-42 officers. Mrs. J. N. Dodd was re elected president and Mrs. Charles McConnell vice president. Other officers and committee reports were noted. The program featured White Cross work, a playlet, hymns, and a devotional on Joy. A potluck luncheon followed with twenty one covers. Sixty eight calls were reported for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
J. N. Dodd
Charles McConnell
Ben Coppock
Howard Messer
Alfred Trenerry
Howard Kerr
Ed Squire
White Cross
Will Moore
Sappho Kellner
Stephen
Will Hesseltine
Announcement of esquire advancement at K P Lodge meeting
Notice from K P Lodge announces esquire rank promotions at the upcoming Monday evening meeting. All Knights urged to attend and refreshments will be provided. Signed by R. CC, Kel- 67 GC. Cy G12
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.P. Lodge
R. CC
Mercedes Carter Birthday Luncheon Honored At Grandparents Home
Mercedes Carter observed her tenth birthday yesterday and was honored at a luncheon hosted by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Neiswanger. A 12:30 luncheon served attendees including Biddie Johnson Joan Brock Catherine Hotle Phyllis Orcutt Meda Aston Patty Nancy Patterson Marsha Bailey Ilda Gray Catherine Little and her sister Vanda. The table featured a bouquet of pink and white sweet peas and nut baskets reflected the pink and white color scheme.
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Mercedes Carter
Fred Neiswanger
Biddie Johnson
Joan Brock
Catherine Hotle
Phyllis Orcutt
Meda Aston
Patty
Nancy Patterson
Marsha Bailey
Ilda Gray
Catherine Little
Vandaline
Taxi Drivers Must Solicit Outside Relief Office
A state social security placard on the door of the federal relief office in Kansas City commands taxi drivers to conduct all soliciting outside the premises, signaling enforcement of cross premises conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Social Security Commission
Federal Relief Office
Kansas City
Program at Lodges Social Ends With Music and Dance
Members of 1.0.C.F. and Rebekah lodges enjoyed a social last evening in the hall attended by 85. The Oxford orchestra provided the music after the program. Committee in charge included Mr and Mrs Hazel Gray Mr and Mrs Frank Lonwell Mr and Mrs J H Cammybell Mrs Gray announced the program numbers. The program featured three accordion solos by John Yousling a saxophone solo by Eugene Dunlap a dialog The Suite Bold by Laura Jane Murphy as Ellen Elaine Gray accordion solos Eddie Gray violin solo Edith Gillespie a monolog Lifes Petty Worries Patricia Lone Well and two soprano solos Doris Gray Julia Zeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1.0.C.F
Rebekah
Oxford Orchestra
Hazel Gray
Frank Lonwell
J. H. Cammybell
Gray
John Yousling
Eugene Dunlap
Laura Jane Murphy
Ellen Elaine Gray
Eddie Gray
Edith Gillespie
Lifes Petty Worries
Patricia Lone Well
Doris Gray
Julia Zeck
Wesleyan Service Guild To Meet at Louise Porter Home
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist church will meet at 7 34 Tuesday evening in Louise Porter s home. Installation of officers will be held and a charter presentation will occur. All young women of the METHODIST church are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
The
Methodist Church
Louise Porter
Lincoln School Fifth Grade Mothers Tea Entertained
Forty two Lincoln fifth graders hosted a Mother’s Day tea at the school. Students presented talks on Pan American countries and labor and products while instructors supervised. John Haygreen served as announcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Helen Levis
Elsie Glassborner
Carol Forgey
Zenta Powell
Pan American
John Haygreen
Pan America
Tos
Miss Powell
Losie Glassburner
Darrell Ross
Birthday luncheon ends with a group photo after movie
The event reused a symbol from the lunc hon menu. A large birthday cake with the correct number of candles stood prominently. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Neiswanger with Mildred Hughes assisting. Afterward twelve guests posed for group photos and spent the afternoon at the movie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neiswanger
Mildred Hughes
Personality Expressed in Costume Jewelry
Costume jewelry makes a statement this season helping women express personality through ornaments. Flower motifs appear in coral hibiscus clips with ruby centers and rhinestone veins, matching enamel earrings, and a four strand necklace with rose quartz, moonstones, emeralds, turquoise, and pearls tied with a gold bow. A horsehair hair bow with rhinestone accents completes the look.
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Tracy Phillips
Paul Moore
Wolf Floral CO
St. Paul's
Elliott S. Moses
Elliott, Jr
Albany
N. Y
Niagara Falls
Moses
NYA
Western New York
State Department of Education
Nya Students. Mrs. Moses
Margaret Livingston
8. W. Livingston
Reister Bros
Phil Weldin
R. J Tanner
Randolph Kelsey
Max Cook
Ted Crone
Walter R. Brown
William Putnam
Keokuk
Parent Teacher Associations
John Waymack
Florence
Ala
Roscoe Weesner
Red Cloud
Nebr
BE. D. Morrison
W. Loudin
15Th Engineer Battalion
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Loudin
Nate Young
Camp Bowie
Texas
Mrs. Young
Mildred Moffitt
Emmetsburg
Aparel
Sidwell
Sidwell Ice Cream CO
West 2Nd St
Agian
Richardson Funeral
Pilotburg Aid Plans
Woman’s Society
Ladies Aid Group
Franco
Francisco Franco
Madrid
Spain
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
C.S. Lemmon
Frank Stransky
Mrs. Stransky
C. L. Eyestone
Dale Crandall
Paul Kyle
John EF. Atkinson
Glenn Swartz
Ivan Lovelett
Lloyd Evans
Hilton Coon
Haskins
Velma EK. Booth
China
Shirley Ann McDole
Dr. C. Dole
Janet Martin
Carl Martin
Johnny Richard Coffman
John Simmering
Clifford Beatty
Willis Beatty
Lucile Daniel
Walnut District
Roy Schaffer
H. W. Mineart
Frank Breitenbach
Women’s Council
Baptist Women
L. Porter
Lincoln School
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