Major Leagues Baseball Standings and Results
National and American leagues show winners and standings with daily results. St Louis beat Detroit 3-2 while Chicago defeated Cleveland 4-2 and New York topped Washington 11-7. Pittsburgh lost to Brooklyn 11-3 as Cincinnati's game with Chicago delayed by cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
Boston
Detroit
U. S
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Shirley
Kramer
Lee
Gromek
Trout
Chandler
Masterson
Johnson
Knerr
Brooklyn
St. Lown
Boston O.kinkud
Chacaso
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cinncinnati
Hatten
Schumacher
Raffensberger
Sain
Strincevich
Gumbert
Dallas Chamberlin returns after Chicago business trip
Local news item notes Dallas Chamberlin's return from a few days on business in Chicago. Also mentions menus and local ads for takeout options at Cee's Cate and Coe's Cafe with Sunday dinners and a variety of home notices. Several residents visit family in Columbus Junction and Cedar Rapids with updates on housing and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Chamberlin
Chicago
Beggs Family Liniment Offered by Pioneer Drug Store
Begg s Family Liniment claims to relieve rheumatism backache lumbago neuralgia neuritis stiff necks joints fatigue and various aches. Rubbing allegedly won t blister. Sold only through druggists who can source from Beggs Bros Kansas City Missouri at 500 West 14th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begg
Pioneer Drug Store
Beggs Bros
West
14Th St
Kansas City
Navy Seaman Norman Sojka Arrives Shanghai After Training
Norman Sojka of Riverside was enlisted in November, trained in San Diego, sent overseas, and arrived in Shanghai on April 1. His address is Norman Sojka S 2/C, 322-86644 Navy Port Facilities, Navy 913, Care of Post Office, San Francisco. Private sale of Cloyce B. Dougherty household goods May 1 to 3 at 223 E. 2nd St. Kay Bostwick of Chicago visits her Bostwick family in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Sojka
Riverside
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Shanghai
China
San Francisco
Cloyce B. Dougherty
2Nd St
Hospital Birth and Local Admits This Morning
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Alfred English of Brighton are the parents of a son, weight 7 pounds 10 ounces, born at 7 10 this morning. Miss Barbara Musil 21514 W Main and Mrs Everette K Burham 609 North 5th both underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Dismissals today were Mrs Steve Stewart 850 South Marion and Mrs Frank Embree Route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred English
Brighton
Barbara Musil
W. Main
Everette K. Burham
North 5Th
Steve Stewart
South Marion
Frank Embree
Railroad increase hearings set for May 6
The Interstate Commerce Commission scheduled hearings for May 6 on railroad requests for an immediate freight rate increase. Railroads seek a 25 percent rise in rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Child Study Dept at J. Owen Home Meeting
The Fortnightly Club Child Study Dept met at the J Owen Home with 25 members and 2 guests Mrs Ben Robbins and Mrs John Yousling. Mrs Merle Simpson joined as a new member. Mrs W E Howell led the business session as Mrs Earl Loveless spoke on Paying Off the Child and a discussion on child allowances followed. Refreshments closed the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Owen
Ben Robbins
John Yousling
Merle Simpson
Ernest Wagner
T. A. Jones
Irwin Helman
W. E. Howell
Tom Carson
Earl Loveless
Party for Brides In Y Community Room
A springtime party for brides from various countries was held last night in the east part of the Y M C A community room. Welcome remarks by Mrs Phil Weldin opened the event with entertainment arranged by the Y W C A. Beverly Brown performed, Helen Stone sang, and a musical reading by Franceine Shaw titled The Usual Way. Mrs Charles Berdo thanked the Y W board for hospitality. tea and cakes were served by the hospitality committee. Guest from Hutchinson, Kansas, Mrs Rea Reed attended. R L Coulter, Y W president, acted as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Weldin
Ethel McCreedy
Beverly Brown
Greig
Cecil Burley
Franceine Shaw
Helen Stone
Will O’ the Wisp
Spross
Five Eyes
Gibbs
Sigmund Romberg
Helen
L. C. Stone
Charles Berdo
Y. W. Board
Golia Miller
Rea Reed
Hutchinson
Kansas
R. L. Coulter
Y. W
UNRRA to Finance Food Drive and Ship Aid Overseas
UNRRA will finance the early stage of the food drive and be repaid as cash contributions flow in. Donations will fund purchases and shipping of food overseas, with canned goods urged from national pantries rather than individual purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNRRA
Wallace
Old Shell Game Described in Early History
The old shell game appears in ancient history with roots in Greek and Roman language usage related to magicians. The trick’s enduring presence marks it as one of the oldest performance curiosities.
Dorothy Turner to Wed Warner Lewers
Mr and Mrs Harry Turner announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Harriette Turner to Warner Miles Lewers son of Mr and Mrs Edward W Lewers of Ames Iowa The wedding is planned for early this summer Dorothy a senior at Iowa State College Ames and Lewers has recently returned from the South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Turner
Dorothy Harriette
Warner Miles Lewers
Edward W. Lewers
Ames
Iowa
Dorothy
Iowa State College
Mr. Lewers
South Pacific
Baptist Women In Meeting at Church
The Baptist women held their regular missionary meeting at the church with Mrs. John Caldwell and others hosting a one o clock luncheon. Mrs. J N Dodd was re elected president as twenty members attended including guest Mrs B Van Ness of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Caldwell
C. B. Yard
W. F. Moore
J. N. Dodd
Ben Coppock
al Crone
Rudie Schmidt
Will Sickels
George Genkinger
John Shebeck
Dodd
B. van Ness
Centerville
Trenerry
Entertain Guests At Easter Dinner
Mrs. Elizabeth Liska and John hosted an Easter day dinner at noon. Attendees included Verna Lantz James Wanning Raymond Jondle Clifford Feldman Loletha Luetta Luella Lantz Elizabeth Lantz Elizabeth Kline Joe Kline Charles Kolesick Marie Birka of Washington and others. Afternoon photos and social visits followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Liska
John
Verna Lantz
James Wanning
Raymond Jondle
Clifford Feldman
Loletha
Luetta
Luella
Lyle Lantz
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Liska John
Wilma Kline
Joe Kline
Charles Kolesick
Marie Birka
Washington
Marshalltown Fire Destroys Town Block
A major Marshalltown blaze of undetermined origin tore through a block of brick and three frame buildings last night, lit near Dunham Manufacturing Co. The fire destroyed Wilson Lumber and Coal Co Bailey Boys Pop Co Marshalltown Syrup and Sugar Gam ble Skogmo Blue Ribbon Distributors and Mahaska Beverage Co. No injuries were reported and damage estimates were not yet available. The Dunham plant escaped damage and officials warned the consequences could be disastrous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
Wilson Lumber and Coal Co
Bailey Boys Pop Co
Marshalltown Syrup and Sugar Co
Gamble Skogmo Inc
Blue Ribbon Distributors
Mahaska Beverage Co
Dunham Manufacturing Co
Local anniversaries and birthdays listed for Valley community
Obituaries and family notices honor a 49th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. William Reinert in Valley. Upcoming wedding for Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Piecker. Two second birthdays for Terry Barger and Robert Goodwin. Candles mark birthdays for Jerry Davis and Thomas Messer, with their family listings in Dias and Wapello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reinert
Valley
Doyle Piecker
Terry Michael Barger
Bersnard Barger
Robert Goodwin
Everette R. Goodwin
Jerry Duane Davis
Robert Davis
Dias
Thomas Max Messer
Donald Messer
Wapello
Birthday congratulations reach a group including Clifford Beatty
Today friends send birthday wishes to Clifford Beatty Johnny Richard Coffman Mrs Lucile Daniel of Walnut district Mrs Roy Shaffer H W Mineart and Lloyd Evans Observing their 18th birthdays are Janet Martin daughter of Carl Martin of Mill Valley Calif and former Washington residents Shirley Ann McDole daughter of Mr and Mrs D C McDole
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Beatty
Johnny Richard Coffman
Lucile Daniel
Walnut District
Roy Shaffer
H. W. Mineart
Lloyd Evans
Janet Martin
Carl Martin
Mill Valley
Calif
Washington
Shirley Ann MccDole
Three Members of Local Club Mark Milestone Birthdays
Special congratulations go to morrow to three members of the Three Quarter Century club observing birthdays. Mrs. W. A Whiting will observe her 93 1/2th birthday, William B Ettermiller of Wellmans community will be 78, and Mrs. Nettie Conner will be 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Quarter Century Club
W. A Whiting
Nettie Conner
William B Ettermiller
Whiting
Mr. Ettermiller
Wellmans
Conner
Birthday candles mark siblings in local family notices
Tomorrow each cake will feature two candles for Carol Jean Weidner daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Weidner and three candles for Gerry Everett Miles son of Mr and Mrs George Miles reflecting a family birthday listing in the community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Jean Weidner
Clifford Weidner
Gerry Everette Miles
George Miles
Birthday greetings for local youngsters and community members
Billy Swift of Pleasant Ridge turns 16 tomorrow, marking the 16th birthday of Diana Dean Sprague of West Chester. Additional congratulations go to Mrs. H. B. Graham of Crawfordsville Lucille Kurtz Mrs. J. L. Mayer Mrs. T. G. Lee Mrs. Della Little D. C. Kilgore of Brighton Francis Porter a WAVE stationed at Norfolk Virginia and Mrs. Vernon Tucker of Franklin district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Swift
Pat Swift
Pleasant Ridge
Diana Dean Sprague
Isaac A. Sprague
West Chester
H. B. Graham
Crawfordsville
Lucille Kurtz
John Kurtz
J. L. Mayer
T. G. Lee
Della Little
D. C
Mrs. Della E Whiting Celebrates 89th Birthday
Mrs. Della E Whiting marks her 89th birthday with family gathered today. Local residents note her long life and community involvement as friends prepare a small celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della E. Whiting
War Secretary May Be Named to Court
Persistent rumors in the War Department say Secretary of War Robert Patterson, a Republican, may be appointed by President Truman to the Supreme Court. Patterson would likely accept if offered and has held high legal posts from 1930 to 1940, including federal district judge in New York and later the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Washington
War Department
Robert P. Patterson
Truman
Supreme Court
Patterson
Hoover
Federal District Bench
New York
Roosevelt
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Second Circuit
Two Garden Plan For Farm Home And Field Plots
The text proposes a small kitchen garden near the house and a second large plot by the fields to supply potatoes and sweet corn for canning or freezing. A mechanical cultivator would handle most of the large garden’s care.
Ladies Aid Holds Meetings Friday
Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups meet across four homes for the new church year. Leaders include Mrs. Earl Steele and Mrs. Dawson. attendees total extend to nine to fourteen with several guests. Devotionals, Bible discussions, plant and flower exchanges, and modest fundraising were featured with refreshments and musical solos.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
M. W. Bailey
Henry Bailey
Alice Hosford
Burlington
Ada Dewey
Earl Steele
Ella Gordon
H. P. Wilson
Bessie Wed
Fred Moore
Lambert
Thornton
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
R. J. Dawson
Dan Holcomb
J. E. White
Homer C. Birney
James Birney
Richard Birney
Janie White
Judy Holcomb
T. E. White
Dawson
Pythian Sisters Hold Last Practice Before Inspection
The Pythian Sisters announce a final practice for all officers and staff before inspection. The session is set for Tuesday night at 8:00 in K. P. Hall.
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K.P. Hall
H. G. Wells Predicted Atomic Power in 1894
The piece notes H. G. Wells as an early forecaster who in 1894 envisioned atomic power. It highlights the prophetic angle and places Wells within a discussion of science fiction and future energy ideas.
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H. G. Wells
Social calendar notes and club meeting listings
Noticers must submit by 10 a.m. Tuesday. Pythian Sisters hold initiation and inspection practice at K P hall 8 p.m. Rosemary club meets 8 p.m. at Charles Casper home. Ainsworth chapter OES regular meeting 8 p.m. with social hour. Merry Makers afternoon. Harmony club afternoon at Mrs T M Harvey. Grace Hill Ladies Aid all day meeting with Mrs Dale Robertson. Roll call from 2nd John, rolls meat and potatoes furnished, bring dish to pass. Public Affairs dept 1 lunch at Mrs Emma Barnett home. U and L club 2 p.m. at Mrs W A Beater. Linger Longer club afternoon at Mrs Harold Humsten with Mrs Dale Lance co host. Brine article for auction and baby pictures. Navajo club 2:30 p.m. at Mrs F L Broadgate. Thursday Priscilla club 1:15 dessert luncheon at Mrs Cari Hedges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Rosemary Club
Casper
Ainsworth Chapter
O.E.S
Hall
Merry Makers
Frank Leeper
Harmony Club
T. M. Harvey
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
W. A. Beater
Harold Humsten
Dale Lance
F. L. Broadgate
Cari Hedges
Young People Meet In Chorpening Home
Prairie Flower Baptist church youths gathered at Wilda Jean Chorpening home last night. Charles Mason led the group in activities and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Baptist Church
Wilda Jean Chorpening
Charles Mason
Mrs Wagner Hosts Pansy Hill Club Meeting
Mrs John Wagner hosted the Pansy Hill Club with nine members and two guests Mrs Edgar Stout and Mrs Erwin Koening. President Mrs Leslie Gates opened with a poem and roll call naming favorite garden flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagner
Pansy Hill Club
Edgar Stout
Erwin Koening
Leslie Gates
Preston Bradley
Lloyd Neiswanger
E. L. Rouse
America
Stout
Neiswanger
John Caldwell
Evening Program Led by Pastor Booth and Sojka Sisters
Merle Booth conducted devotionals at the gathering with the Sojka sisters in charge of the entertainment. Guests included Betty Bay of Indiana Merle Booth and Robert Scott from Moody Bible Institute and Charles Mason of West Chester. Refreshments followed hosted by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Booth
Sojka
Betty Bay
Indiana
Robert Scott
Moody Bible Institute
Charles Mason
West Chester
Potatoes Valued For Vitamin C Iron And Energy
Potatoes provide key nutrients including vitamin C and iron and serve as an inexpensive energy food.
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Ripley's
Ernest Salladay
Milady
Wolf’s Flower Shop
MAJOR
Cee
Cate
Kenneth E. Johnston
Sasebo
Japan
Bert Studi
Max Boone
Karen
Philip
West Liberty
Alvin Shebeck
Columbus Junction
Gary Lee
Joan
Iowa Memorial Co
S. W. Easter
Frank Haney
Cedar Rapids
Clive Gray
Harry Haney
Susan
Jane
Jean
Isaac Kleese
Haney
Mr. Haney
Coe's Cafe
Wilder
Willits Motor Co
YMCA
Kay Bostwick
Mrs
B. F. Bostwick, Sr
Ray McEhinney Reed
Mt. Pleasant
Reed
Etna Dawson
Ruth Thorne
Fred Kephart
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Nicola
Monroe DeLuxe
J. Owen Home
Clinton P. Anderson
Paul A. Porter
ICC
Anderson
Dorothy Turner
Warner Lewers
Baptist
Priscilla
John Iden
Priscilla Evelcry
By Ruth Foster
Ladies Aid
Claire S. Keating
Mrs. Wagner
W. L
Little
Bert
Our
Homer Stephen
Optometrist
Ing Insulation Company
Tory
Modern Insulation Co
H. E. Gray
Washington, Iowa
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