Local notices and shopping chatter from Washington
Lyman Babcock underwent a major operation at University Hospital in Iowa City and is progressing as expected. Mrs. R. S. Warfel returned home from a three week visit with sister in Caldwell Kansas. Several residents visited towns and shopped today including Mrs. Grier Ware of Ottumwa Mrs. W. C. McFadden and Mrs. W. E. Jones. Eggs are 6 cents a dozen at Reister Bros. A rummage sale at City Hall is set for Saturday hosted by T.T.T. Dan Mannhardt and son Bob visited from East Pleasant Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Babcock
Iowa City
Eggs Retail
Reister Bros
R. A. Hender
Wayland
Friends
Washington
John Frame
Ainsworth
I. KB. Colthurst
Harold Teets
Keota
Leona Gabrielson
Bonnie Cassidy
Olde
H. W. Herr
Fast Pleasant Plain
Dan Mannhardt
Bob
East Pleasant Plain
R. BR. Davia
Crawfordsville
Ten-year-olds Celebrate Birthdays Across Community
Johnny Richard Coffman Shirley Anne McDole and Janet Martin turn ten today. Mrs Roy Schaffer and H W Mineart observe birthdays. Lucile Darnell Vermelia Stout and Margaret DeWitt have birthdays. Clifford Beatty of Dowagiac Michigan, son of Mr and Mrs Willis Beatty, marks his birthday with a large angel food cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Richard Coffman
Shirley Anne McDole
Janet Martin
Lucile Darnell
Vermelia Stout
Margaret DeWitt
Clifford Beatty
Dowagiac Mich
Willis Beatty
Births and dismissals at local hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Miles Sherman Winfield welcomed a son born at 8 30 p m weighing seven and a half pounds. Mr. and Mrs Floyd Kerr Washington welcomed a daughter born at 10 p m weighing eight pounds one and a half ounces. Stanley Roach was dismissed this morning for Wayland. Mrs Walter Hagans and son Rex Walter were dismissed this morning for Brinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Sherman
Winfield
Floyd Kerr
Washington
Stanley Roach
Wayland
Walter Hagans
Rex Walter
Brighton
Fungicide colorizes greens for golf courses
The U S Golf Association and Agriculture Department unveiled a fungicide that controls brown patches on greens and dyes grass any shade of green. Developed by Dr John Montieth Jr, it also improves temper at golf clubs. It works on lawns and sports turf, costs about ten cents per 1000 square feet, and lasts three days to three weeks with rainfall reducing effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Golf Association
Department of Agriculture
John Montieth, Jr
Department
Giants Manager Bill Terry Shifts View on Dodgers
Bill Terry of the Giants says the Brooklyn Dodgers have a good ball club. He credits Dolph Camilli at first base and Leo Durocher at shortstop for making a difference, noting Durocher helps young infielders. He recalls a 1924 remark about the Dodgers when they beat his team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bill Terry
Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dolph Camilli
Leo Durocher
Durocher
Dodgers
Baseball Standings and Scores From Yesterday's Games
American League standings show Cleveland leading with 6 3 and a .625 pace while New York Chicago and Washington trail. Yesterdays results include New York 5 Philadelphia 3 and Cleveland 16 Chicago 6. National League results list New York 12 Philadelphia 8 and Chicago 5 Pittsburgh 3. American Association scores feature Milwaukee 5 Louisville 0 and Kansas City 7 Toledo 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Seele
Washington
Boston
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Pauls
Louisville
Stone & Gee
Minneapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Men of Clan of C in Annual Banquet
Columbus high school honors the Clan of C members at a community building banquet held Tuesday evening. The United Presbyterian Girls circle of Columbus City served the dinner. Members listed include football and basketball letter winners Lloyd Cecil and others with attendance by Supt. H. E. Northey, principal John Henna coach, and Rev. V. A. Bloomquist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Clan of C of Columbus High School
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus City
Clan of C
Lloyd Cecil
Howard Davis
Eugene Myers
LeRoy Hughes
DeWayne Duncan
LeRoy Bloomaaist
William Gilkey
Harold Parks
Geraldine Williams
Craig Huston
Richard Houseal
Clinton Hall
Robert Fulton
Richard Buster
George Dwinell
Russell Crooks
Mitchel Allen
Harold Tiser
H. EB. Northey
R. Lb. Hibbs
John Henna
V. A. Bloomquist
Anglo French defense alliance shaping up in Paris talks
Paris sources say a formal Anglo French mutual defense pact will be sealed after talks between the French premier and foreign minister and British leaders on Thursday and Friday. The agreement, evolving over two years since Locarno and hastened by Germanys Austria annexation, aims to cover attacks on either nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
War Ministry
Germany
Austria
France
Britain
Drake Relays Opens with 15 Finals on Friday
Drake Relays begin in Des Moines with 15 finals on Friday 15 high school preliminaries decide entrants for afternoon finals College preliminaries start at 2 p.m. aiming to reduce hurdlers in the 120 yard high barrier event Friday's finals include the two mile run university spring medley relay distance medley relay 88 yard college relay and relays for college divisions plus the broad jump
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Intercollegiate Association
Keota Wins Ke-Wash Track Meet Setting Four Records
Keota high school took the Ke-Wash track and field meet with 41 points led by Thrapp and Stoutner. Mineart tied two records in the mile and half mile for Brighton while Richland's Steinbeck and Henry of Richland set marks in the high jump and javelin. The meet featured multiple new records across events with strong showings from West Chester and Kalona teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Keota High School
West Chester
Brighton
Kalona
Richland
Wellman
Thrapp
Stoutner
Gammon
Mineart
Steinbeck
Henry
Ross
Flander
Moothart
Snider
Yoder
Scranton
Wadell
F. Yoder
Wolfe
K. Steinbeck
Meek
Polson
Jenecek
Pulver
Wetrick
Hammen
Schmitt
Dunbar
Hesselschwerdt
Huber
York
Palmer
Bott
Hesseltine
Maule
William Bell Host to H. H. Club Families
Mr and Mrs William Bell entertained families of the H H club at a party Friday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Dodson Mr and Mrs J B Hoxworth and daughter Evelyn and Kathryn Vacha Four table pinocle games were played and refreshments served after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bell
H. H. Club
Harry Dodson
J. B. Hoxworth
Evelyn
Kathryn Vacha
Wilson Rodgers Undergoes Appendectomy in Iowa City
Grandview reports Wilson Rodgers was taken to a hospital in Iowa City for an appendectomy Sunday. Mrs. Richard Cray spent Thursday at the George Bell home to practice for the Women's Rural chorus. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Disney visited Charles Green's home and saw Mrs. Harold Holmes improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Maxwell
Grandview
Wilson Rodgers
Iowa City
Richard Cray
George Bell
Wtch
Washington
Lester Disney
Charles Green
Oakdale
Harold Holmes
O. L. Blake
Joint Installation of V F W Officers Held at K C Hall
The V F W post and auxiliary held a joint installation at the K C hall with about fifty present. Local members installed their own officers, led by Co. A Neiswanger and Mrs Juanita Mathers. New leaders spoke warmly of traditions as plans for a strong year were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Hall
Co. A. Neiswanger
Dale Atkinson
Juanita Mathers
Ethel Burham
Sadee McAvoy
Cleo Shockey
Clayt Neiswanner
Shockey
Pin
Jess Radda
Auxiliary
Mary Lemley
Alice Palmer
Bulah Blair
Angela Shockey
Social Calendar events near North Side notes changes
Thursday Public Affairs luncheon at 1 P M hosted by Mrs R G Cherry and Susayn Johnson at North Side cafe. Co E S holds initial meeting with refreshments at 8 P M in Masonic Temple. Elapsed details include clubs, PTA remand at schoolhouse, Bridge club, Rural Woman’s Club and Camp Fire activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Cherry
Susayn Johnson
North Side Cafe
Co. E.S
Masonic Temple
Ht. J. Club
George Schultz
Bethel Missionary Society
Wes Meyer Lincoln
C. G. T. Bridge Club
Dale Denison
Claude Rhodebeck
Missionary Group Dinner Attended by 25 Members
The Woman's Missionary society evening division of the United Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Harlan McCreedy’s home for a dinner and program. Twenty five members attended with Mrs. Nora Ebner leading devotions and Helen Fulton sharing missionary news. Rev. Reid F. Shields reviewed Behind the Garden of Allah, and Sthel McCreedy led a book quiz. Nellie Tripp presided at the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Harlan McCreedy
Nora Ebner
Helen Fulton
Garden of Allah
Reid F. Shields
Sthel McCreedy
Yeoman and Embree Tie The Knot In Washington
Viva Yeoman and Sam Embree wed yesterday in W S Eldridge justice of the peace office Washington. The bride is the daughter of Samuel Yeoman and Mr Embree is son of I L Embree both of Washington. They receive a sacred trust and are trusted by organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Yeoman
Sam Embree
Washington
W S. Eldridge
Samuel Yeoman
Mr. Embree
I. L. Embree
Cards at Twelve Tables Benefit for T.T.T. Chapter VI
Cards were played at twelve tables at a benefit party in the Congress Hotel. A high prize in bridge for women went to Mrs. Grier Ware of Ottumwa. men’s prize went to Francis Haney. Pinochle prize earned by Mrs. Kate Shatia. Refreshments followed the card games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. T. Uhat
Congress Hotel
Grier Ware
Ottumwa
Francis Haney
Kate Shatia
Mrs Means to Attend Supreme Shrine in Toronto
Mrs. Roy Means, worthy high priestess of Damascus Shrine No. 10, will attend the Supreme Shrine session in Toronto at the Royal York hotel from May 28 to 26 inclusive. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Reid may also attend. Damascus Shrine held a regular meeting with social hour afterward and appointed year committees led by Mrs Means and assisted by Mrs Magdefrau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Means
Damascus Shrine
Supreme Shrine
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
Royal York Hotel
Fred Reid
Masonic Temple
H. M. Dodder
George McDaniel
H. G. Miller
Rose M. Reid
T. W. Harwood
J. D. Dayton
Roger Sherman
Ruth Bridges
E. B. Hammer
T. J. Pease
Eva Allen
Wayland
A. B. Magdefrau
T. A. Flenner
KE. EB. Stutsman
Milo Sorden
C. G Schmoeller
A. W. Yard
Howard McBride
George Slosser
Orville Elder
Magdefrau
G. W. Manuaster
John Westphal
Wisie Long
Max Marble
Ella, Miller
Nick Roth
S. B. Watson
Will Mobland
Means
Camp Fire Girls Plan Conservation Program Friday
Camp Fire girls announce a conservation exhibit and program Friday at 4 p.m. in the YMCA. Genevieve Clayton and Louise Farrger from Des Moines will present conservation pictures. All interested in Camp Fire work are invited to the program and to the conservation council fire Friday evening at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Clayton
Louise Farrger
Des Moines
Conservation Council
Expedition for Wild Flowers Engages Local Students
A wild flower expedition entertained twenty six children from fourth and fifth grades along with Betty Colt hurst and her brother George. Attendees gathered bluebells and other blooms in timber and built bridges. Late in the day they feasted on frosted cookies, sandwiches, and marshmallows. Sorosis Meets With Mrs Marsh Eleven club members answered roll call as talks on the Constitution and federation club conventions were given by Mrs Reaney Mrs Milred Stephens and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Betty Colthurst
George
Sorosis
Sorosis Club
J. A. Marsh
Rell
E. K. Annas
Georgia Reaney
United States
Reaney
Miléred Stephens
Colfederated Clubs
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Green Stockings
Wolf Floral CO
R. S. Warfel
F. W. Kerr
Caldwell
Kans
A. M. Miller
D. F. Macon
W. C. McFadden
Keokuk
George McFadden
McFadden
W. E. Jones of
Cotter
City Hall
T.T.T. Benefit
Roy Schaffer
H. W Mineart
Holland
Terry
Samuel Morse
A. E. Atchison Bhor
DRAKE
William Bells
Viva Yeoman
Hanson
Coats
The
Hanson Co
East Side Square
T.T.T
C. V. Grall
Fred L
Neiswanger
K. RK. RR
Mrs. Means
Camp Fire Girls
Della Clark
Warland
E. Sehmitt
Oxfords
Danbury
Is & 81
Botany
Bes
AD & OS
Washington, Iowa
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