Local News Briefs From Cedar Rapids and Surrounding Areas
Earl Birney of Cedar Rapids underwent a major operation at University hospital in Iowa City and is reported as doing as well as possible. Mrs. H. C. Finney and Homer Birney of Living Lake are noted relatives. Also mentions visits, travels, and local shopping notices from Grahams Grahams hosiery Klein Klothing Kompany and Reister Bros. plus local social activity and a postal service note about Nels Westermark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Birney
Cedar Rapids
University Hospital
Iowa City
Homer Birney
Living Lake Community
H. C. Finney
Whitacre and Row Families Welcome Newborn Sons
Mr and Mrs Ed Whitacre of Brighton announce the birth of a son last night at 8 55 weighing seven pounds At the same hospital Mr and Mrs A E Row report the birth of a son this morning at 3 45 weighing eight pounds The announcements give the times and weights of the newborns and identify the families involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Whitacre
Brighton
A. E. Row
Arctic animals that turn white in winter listed
The passage notes animals that shift to white camouflage during winter, including the Arctic fox the ermine and the polar bear. it highlights seasonal coat change as a survival adaptation.
Hoston Loses In Cedar Rapids After Rib Injury
Washington welterweight George Hoston suffers three broken ribs from a fifth round blow by Jack Cramer in Cedar Rapids. The referee halted the bout and awarded the match to Cramer as Hoston could not resume after the bell. Hoston’s manager says he will be out at least a month. Marvin Buckwalter fought four rounds to a draw with Don Milligan in a separate card bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hoston
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Jack Cramer
Omaha
Hoston
Cramer
George
Rodney Arnold
Marvin Buckwalter
Carl Brade
Muscatine
Don Milligan
Des Moines
Local News Notes on Visits and Family Illness
Mrs Glen Martin travels to Des Moines Sunday to be with sister Mrs Milton Strickler who is hospitalized at Mercy hospital DF MAUON Phone 406. Auctioneer Virginia Shannon 76tt arrives tonight to visit family R B Shannon. Mary Briley arrives from Wisconsin with Loras McGrady and Merle Maxheim from Illinois and Mil dred Moffitt from the west for a two day Elder and Shannon conference with their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Martin
Des Moines
Milton Strickler
Mercy Hospital
Mary Briley
Wisconsin
Loras McGrady
Merle Maxheim
Illinois
Mildred Moffitt
Western
Elder
Shannon
Evening Journal Notes Local Social and Health News
Washington friends mourn the serious condition of George Mann of Iowa City who has been bedfast for several days. Mrs. Mann is a daughter of the Hills and the Mann family once lived here. Clarice Meek hosts a gathering with Mrs. Hurter and Mrs. Wallin of Chicago as guests. bridge and visiting are enjoyed. Kalona’s Mrs. Hender visits from out of town while OsKaloosa sees a grocery sales meeting attendance. VanMeter family plans to aid A B VanMeter in Centerville. Van Meter’s daughter Will Allen has wintered with the family and has returned. Doctors Ludwig and Dave Simon of Chicago visit Monday to depart for California, planning Hotel Washington as their headquarters. New York guests PD J Anderson and Mrs Emma J Anderson visit Mr Anderson’s mother and sister, with a trip to Pella to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Mann
Iowa City
W. F. Hurter
Ernest Wallin
Chicago
Clarice Meek
Bridge
R. A. Hender
Kalona
Ludwig Simon
Dave Simon
California
Hotel Washington
PD. J. Anderson
New York City
Mr. Anderson
Mmma J. Anderson
T. L. Brookhart
Brookhart
Andersons
Emma J. Anderson
Pella
J. (. Mitten
Standings and Results in Major Leagues
American League standings show New York leading with 5 1 833, St Louis and Chicago following. Tuesday results include Chicago 2 Detroit 1, St Louis 4 Cleveland 2, Washington 6 Philadelphia 3. National League shows Chicago and Cincinnati atop with 5 2 and 4 2 records. Brooklyn 2 4. New York 4 2. Upcoming games list with New York at Boston and St Louis at Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Il. Pet
New York
Be. Louis
Washington
Cleveland Ju
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boston
W. LL. Pet
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Wet Grounds
Keota Wins Ninth Ke-Wash Track Meet
Keota captured top track honors at the Ke-Wash conference meet for the second year in a row with 44 points on Keota track. Richland placed second with 34, Kalona 19, West Chester 26, Wellman 11, and Brighton 1. Kenneth Steinbeck led Richland with multiple firsts totaling 18 points and Butch Yoder of Kalona set the meet record in discus at 112 feet 3 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Richland
West Chester
Kalona
Wellman
Brighton
Kenneth Steinbeck
Steinbeck
Butch” Yoder
Pella Wins Two Mile Relay at Drake Relays
In Des Moines on April 28 the Class B two mile relay was won by Pella in the inaugural Drake relays. Oskaloosa finished second, Keokuk third, and Wilson of Cedar Rapids fourth. The winning time was 8:32.3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Pella
Oskaloosa
Keokuk
Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Riverside High School Routs Aineworth 15 to 1
Riverside high school beat Aineworth high school 15 to 1 on Riverside grounds with Burton Fox pitching early then Ward Flynn relieving. The previous Tuesday Riverside traveled to Solon and won 2 to 1 in a competitive game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside High School
Aineworth High School
Burton Fox
Ward Flynn
Solon
Washington team holds Sunday tryout at Blatter field
Manager Ray Whitehead calls all aspirants for Washington baseball squad to attend a Sunday workout at Blatter field at 1 30 p m subject to suitable weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Whitehead
Washington Baseball Team
Blatter Field
Luncheon guests and local social notes from Rubio and area
Mrs Earl Morgan Mrs Enu gene Morgan and Mrs Clayton Morgan hosted luncheon at Maynard Kallous home in Rubio. Dessa Shaw Washington county hospital superintendent returned from Des Moines after attending professional meetings. Magnolia blossoms attract admirers at Mrs M W Bailey home. Emma Madden Riverside and Mrs R M Morris Columbus Junction were visitors yesterday. Olive Munro Keota Anna Coffman Lizzie Coffman Wayland G V Lannon Ollumna visited today. Levi Pattison plans to open Old Town Room at Hotel Sherman Chicago tonight with Muggery Spanier orchestra. Mrs Virgil Wittmer started work at the fountain of Phillips Hebner drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Morgan
Enugene Morgan
Clayton Morgan
Rubio
Maynard Kallous
Dessa Shaw
Washington County Hospital
Des Moines
Levi Pattison
Hotel Sherman
Chicago
Spanier
E.O.W. Club Meeting At Mrs Garrett Home
E.O.W. Club members met at Mrs. Ernest Garrett's home and voted to shift regular meetings from Tuesday to Wednesday evenings. Needlework and social time filled the evening with refreshments provided by the hostess. The next gathering will be in two weeks hosted by Mrs. Laura Graham with Mrs. Dill Boileau as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. W. Club
Ernest Garrett
Laura Graham
Dill Boileau
Ralph Bringman
L. W. Blackwell
Margaret Hall
Edna Blackwell
Eight Jolly Pals Meet for Supper in Columbus Junction
The Eight Jolly Pals gathered at the home of Mrs. Charles Thompson in Columbus Junction for a pot luck house warming for Mr and Mrs Thompson who recently moved to town. Attendees included Mrs Duane White Mrs Merle Telford Bonnie Hotle Isabelle and Rosalie Combs and Ruthmary Dunbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Charles Thompson
Vera Sage to Speak at Nurses Meeting in Iowa
Washington county society for registered nurses to hold a Tuesday evening meeting at 8 at the nurses home. Vera Sage, chair of the Iowa state nurses examining board, will discuss nursing legislation. Refreshments to follow. full attendance requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Society For Registered Nurses
Vera Sage
Nurses Examining Board
State of
Iowa
Lincoln P T A Concludes Meetings for School Year
The Lincoln P T A held its final meeting of the year at the school with a first grade speaking choir, led by Katharine Kaney, showcasing teaching. Dr D C Barrett spoke on immunization and vaccines, while Ralph Martin reported on a Clinton regional P A meeting and a new charter. The group will form a nominating committee in September for October elections, due to new school buildings and district changes. The summer playground fundraiser exceeded its goal and the meeting adjourned for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln P. T. A
Katharine Kaney
D. C. Barrett
Washington County Health Unit
Ralph Martin
Clinton
P. T A
Lincoln
Mr and Mrs Miner Visit Ft Madison Hosts
Mr and Mrs Paul Miner of Ft Madison were guests today of Mr and Mrs C E Binkert. Mr Miner is manager of the Ft Madison Graham store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Miner
Ft. Madison
C. EB. Binkert
Miner
Ft. Madison Graham
Birthday gathering at Praire Flower observes Witthoft home
A group of friends visited the Henry Witthoft residence in the Praire Flower community Tuesday evening to celebrate Mrs. Witthofts birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shalla, George Miller and family, Don Knotek, Roy Finke, Martha Thrasher, and Mrs. Karl Bidwell of Muscatine. The Witthott children were at home. Cards and socializing followed two course refreshments, with Mrs. Shalla baking a large angel food birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilthoft
Prairie Flower
Shalla
Public Affairs Luncheon at Guest House Held
The Fortnightly club Public Affairs department met yesterday after a one o’clock luncheon at the Guest House. Hostesses were Susie Johnson and Mrs. Orville Elder. Centerpiece of daffodils from Mrs. H C Hull’s garden. A two course lunch with strawberry chiffon pie. Members discussed federation programs, the Wassonuville mill, and WPA and CCE topics. The department voted to expand membership from twenty to twenty four and named H H McCreery as leader with D H McLaughlin and J O Sexton as officers. One spring meeting remains. Mrs Ho H McCreery and Mrs Richard McCleery to host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Affairs Department
Susie Johnson
Orville Elder
H. C. Hull
Emil Hesselschwerdt
Federation
Davenport
Wassonuville
Wellman
Richard McCleery
WPA
T. V. Knerr
CCE Bioth
H. H. McCreery
D. H. McLaughlin
J. O. Sexton
R. G. Cherry
Ho H. Mceery
Compliment Recent Bride at Shower in Sehabilion Home
Mrs Howard Schailion hosted a miscellaneous shower Wednesday afternoon in Columbus Junction honoring Mrs Robert Wilson formerly Maxine Stinson of Columbus City A series of club gatherings including potluck supper by M and M club and breakfasts and circles at church homes followed through the week with local women hosting events for various groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehabilion
Columbus Junction
Howard Schailion
Robert Wilson
Maxine Stinson
Columbus City
E. D. Woodruff
Ernest Ford
Sewing Club
W. F. Edmondson
Nell Anwyl
Hook
Ana Croek
Chautauqua Park
Allice Williams
Helen Oak
United Presbyterian Cleurch
Priscilla Club
J. D. Richie
L. €. Hill
Handcraft Section 2 Potluck Luncheon This Tuesday
Handcraft department section 2 closes its year with a potluck luncheon at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs. George Foster's home. Potatoes meat and coffee provided, members bring own table service. Ride requests to Mrs. Howard McBride Mrs. Karl Bickford or Mrs. W. B. Dupuis. A house dress and apron display will feature the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Foster
Howard McBride
Karl Bickford
W. B. Dupuis
Masonic Temple
Earl Bickford
W. BR. Dupuis
Bengue
West Chester U.P
Mandcroft
Alvin Shaw
T. A. Flepner
George Maxwell O
A.R
Fred Mauthe
Royal Neighbors
Hall
Washington County Society For Registred
Merry Makers Club
Clyde Kernward
Women Trim Hats in Unusual Designs at Club Meeting
Westminster reports the White Way club gathering led by Mrs. Bert Rittenhouse featured a springs and flowers theme. Shirley Lyle performed with her mother, Olive Munro won the hat trimming contest, and prizes were awarded for other entries while cancer control literature was discussed. The next meeting is set for May 16 with Olive and Edith Munro hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Bert Rittenhouse
White Way Club
Shirley Lyle
Guy Lyle
Olive Munro
W. O. Ralston
Mretee Craig
Troy Foriash
Esther Rittenhouse
Olive
Edith Munro
Invitations Issued to Smith Wedding
Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Lawrence Morton Smith and Bernice Spir of Davenport on May 30. The groom is the son of Thad and Laura Wilson Smith of Joplin Missouri. Mrs. Smith lived much of her life in Washington and is the daughter of C. H. Wilson, a sister of Frank L. Wilson. The groom’s husband has visited here often and is a nephew of Mrs. T. T. Keeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Morten Smith
Berenice Spir
Davenport
Thad
Laura Wilson Smith
Joplin
Missouri
Mrs. Smith
Washington
C. H. Wilson
Frank L. Wilson
Mrs Humston Hosts Rural Woman's Club Meeting
Mrs Grant Humston hosted the Rural Woman's club with twelve members present and one new member Mrs Palmer Holden. Entertainment was by Mrs Bart Gregory and Mrs Clarence Jackson, with refreshments served by Mrs Charles Palmer and Mrs Lloyd Alliman. The next meeting will be with Mrs Clarence Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Humston
Rural Woman's Club
Palmer Holden
Bart Gregory
Clarence Jackeson
Charles Palmer
Lloyd Alliman
Clarence Jackson
Fathers and Sons Banquet at Church in Brighton
More than one hundred attended the Fathers and Sons banquet at the Brighton Methodist church. Dr. Arthur Atack of Washington spoke. Amos Stout represented the fathers, Roger Stannard represented the sons, and Rev. Father Seidel of Pleasant Plain also spoke. Joe Christy played saxophone solos and Harmony Club members were entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Fathers and Sons
Methodist Church
Arthur Atack
Washington
F. W. Johnston
Amos Stout
Roger Stannard
Father Seidel
Pleasant Plain
Joe Christy
Pilotburg Society to Meet Thursday
Pilotburg residents gather as Mrs Francis Cortum and Mrs Bess Woolsey host the Pilotburg Aid Society at the church Thursday afternoon May 4 with the entertainment committee coordinating plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg Society
Pilotburg
Francis Cortum
Bess Woolsey
Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting Announced
Announcement for a Monday night lodge gathering with all knights to attend the page rank work. Includes a historical note that the United States Mint was established in Philadelphia by a congress resolution dated April 6, 1792 and the first coins were struck in March 1793.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint of
The
United States
Philadelphia
Congress
Garden Club Roll Call Hints At Meeting With Names
The note mentions Mrs. Clara Fisher and Mrs. Blanche Brown as participants. Roll call at the gathering will be answered with a garden hint, signaling attendees with a horticulture themed prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Fisher
Blanche Brown
Ainsworth Board Hosts School Faculty Supper
The Ainsworth school board members and families entertained the faculty and Mr and Mrs Reaney at a Monday supper. Guests sat at two long tables and spent the evening playing games including Chinese checkers. Florence Goble hosted the Lincoln Street Club on Friday with ten members attending and a one course luncheon served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Schools
Reaney
Lincoln Street Club
Florence Goble
Luncheon Meeting for Pythian Sisters in Wellman
Mrs Charlotte Smith of Ottumwa led a school of instruction for Wellman Temple No 101 Pythian Sisters with twenty eight attending a twelve thirty luncheon. An evening session had forty five members, Mr and Mrs B C Foster received degrees, and gifts were exchanged before a social hour with refreshments. Out of town guests included several Ottumwa and Washington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Charlotte Smith
Ottumwa
Wellman Temple
Pythian
O’clovck
B. C. Foster
Many Happy Returns Noted For Local Residents
The notice extends birthday greetings to Mrs. W. A. Whiting a Three Quarter Century club member on her today anniversary. Also wished many happy returns to Billy Swift nine, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Swift of Pleasant Prairie community, and to Mrs. B K Graham Crawfordsville and several others including Leene Kurtz J L Mayer T G Lee Dora Little and Nettle Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Whiting
Billy Swift
Apé
Patrick Swif
BK. Graham
Crawfordsville
Leene Kurtz
J. L. Mayer
T. G. Lee
Dora Little
Nettle Conner
Local visitors from Columbus Junction
Mr and Mrs Henry Little of Columbus Junction spent the afternoon here with Mr Little on business and Mrs Little visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Al Cantoni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Little
Columbus Junction
Mr. Little
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E. Wash
John Lemmon
Reister Bros
Klein Klothing Kompany
Cyril Smith
St. Louie
Helen Martin
Burington
Inez Martin
Nels B. Westermark
Lemmon’s Jewelry Store
Mauon
Virginia Shannon
1.S.T.C
Mrs
R. B. Shannon
the Evening Journal
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Ted Crone
Ralston Meek
B. H. VanMeter
Mr. VanMeter
A. B. VanMeter
Centerville
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B. H. van Meter
Emma Madden
R. M. Morris
Anna and
Lizzie Coffman
Wayland
G. V. Lannon
Ollumna
Virgil Wittmer
Phillips & Hebner Drug Store
E.O.W. Club
Garrett
Lincoln P.T.A
T. H. Peters
Routh Iown Avenue
Ray Anderson
Carrie Anderson
Hane
Wilbur Miller
Guest House
Handcraft
Sect
Smith
Mrs. Humston
Harmony Club
Dora Saunders
Nell Swank
Rhua Helmick
Bridges
Rha Saunders
Helmick
the Entertainment Committee
Rainbow Girls
T.T.T
Hilma Dodds
Masonic Temple Literature Dept
O.E.S
Bessie McMurray
Ce Itelle
Exavire
Pythian Sisters
W. B. Webster
Brida Club
Gue Oldaker
Carroll Durian
Chas Durian
Lt’l
Seonight
Bly
Wallace P.T.A
Eileen Jeffrey
Wallace P. A
Mel Boileau
Beenblossom
Arthur Krause
Homer Godwin
Daub
Howard Wright
William Pelnam
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