Track Meet At Mt Pleasant Rescheduled For Monday
Coach Gus Alsip announced the postponed Mt Pleasant track meet is dated for next Monday at 3 p.m. The Washington high school team aims to return in time for a Hi-Y banquet that evening. Next Friday they compete in the Fort Madison relays, though several players will miss due to senior class play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Alsip
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Washington High School
Fort Madison
Alsip
Local Sports and Family Notes From the Community
Maurice Mineart, a first year student at Central College in Pella, earned a sweat for football and basketball participation at a college sports and awards program. Local families, including the Kyle and Barnett households, travel plans and newborns are noted. Pfc Edward Barker, on furlough from the Marine Corps in San Diego, visits his wife and child in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Mineart
H. W. Mineart
Ndy Hook
Central Cole
Pella
Edward Barker
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Jack
Memorial notices and social touches in North Oregon
North Oregon residents share sympathy for the O Connor family after a church memorial service in Ainsworth. Guests include etty Colthurst, G F Greenwood, Axel Anderson, and C A Thompson. Other calls and visits from local families noted along with a wind storm causing minor property damage.
Divorce Petition Filed by Beatrice C George
Beatrice C George files in district court for divorce from Charles Q George after marriage on January 16 1927 in Washington. They lived as husband and wife until December 1944 and have two children. The petition seeks custody of the children and child support for the younger. George F Morris is attorney for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice C. George
Charles Q. George
Washington
George F. Morrisson
Hospital births and dismissals reported in locality
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Harold Gosling Insworth are parents of a son born at 10 21 last night Evelyn Chalupa route one underwent an appendectomy this morning Mrs Boyd Blattner Keota was dismissed yesterday and C Dougherty 223 East Second Street was dismissed this morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gosling
Insworth
Evelyn Chalupa
Route One
Boyd Blattner
Keota
C. . Dougherty
East Second Street
Major Leagues Daily Scores and Schedule
Baseball results show Philadelphia 5 Boston 8 and Washington 6 New York 4 with Detroit at Cleveland postponed by rain. Tonight’s games include Chicago at St Louis Hollingsworth 0-1 and Detroit Benton 1-0 at Cleveland Bugby 0-1 along with Washington Pieretti 1-0 at New York Bonham 0-1 and Boston Cecil 0-2 at Philadelphia Newson 1-1 or Black 1-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
Lee
St. Louis
Hollingsworth
Benton
Bugby
Pieretti
Bonham
Cecil
Newson
Black
New York O
Baseball scores and postponed games update
New York 5, Brooklyn 6 and Cincinnati 2, St. Louis to Chicago 7, Pittsburgh 3 results listed. Philadelphia at Boston postponed due to rain. Matchups: New York Mungo 0-1 at Brooklyn Chapman 0-2. Philadelphia Sproul 0-1 at Neston C Barrett 0-1. Pittsburgh Butcher 1-0 at Chicago Wyse 0-1. St Louis Donnelly 0-0 at Cincinnati Carter 0-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Philadllphia
Boston
Mungo
Chapman
Philadelphia
Sproul
Neston
C. Barrett
Butcher
Wyse
Donnelly
Carter
W.L
British advance in Burma nears Rangoon report
Calcutta April 28 news says British armored columns covered 56 miles in the last 24 hours and now lie within 62 miles of Rangoon. They bypassed Japanese in central Burma and pressed forward to 12 miles north of Pegu and 50 miles northwest of Rangoon with light resistance encountered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Rangoon
Burma
Pegu
Ran- Koon
Morton Davidson and Bettye McNeese obtain marriage license
Morton Davidson of Washington and Bettye McNeese of Ainsworth obtained a marriage license at the courthouse today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Davidson
Washington
Bettye McNeese
Ainsworth
Court House
Funeral services for Harry Maxwell held at L. A. Jones
Funeral services for Harry Maxwell were conducted yesterday afternoon at the L. A. Jones funeral home with Dr. Fred Miller in charge. Pallbearers included Charles and Lauder Kennedy Nelson Thompson Oscar Hughes Charles Gilbert and Rude Tanner. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Maxwell
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Fred Miller
Charles and Lauder Kennedy
Nelson Thompson
Oscar Hughes
Charles Gilbert
Rude Tanner
Elm Grove Cemetery
Edmondsons Attend Turkey Dinner At Home In Ottumwa
Mr. and Mrs. FE Edmondson with relatives from Columbus visited Ottumwa to attend a turkey dinner at George Edmondson home honoring daughter Mary Louise a WAVE recently married to Lt Jack Fishbein. Lt and Mrs Robert Edmondson also attended. Eighteen guests shared a three tiered cake with a flag centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ednad S. Crile
Brighton
FE. L. Edmondson
M. RR. Edmondson
Harold Edmondson
Columbus
Ottumwa
George Edmondson
Mary Louise
Jack Fishbein
Edmondson
Robert Edmondson
Aso
Jane Edmondson
Lt. Edmondson
E. L. Edmondson
Charles Mumper
G. M. Griffith
Alan
Independ
Group Meetings of Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society held group meetings yesterday in members homes. Group one and three with Mrs Bailey heard a psychology article led by Mrs Frank Crone. Group two welcomed two new members with plans for Westminster Fellowship social hour May 9 at the local church. Group four hosted by Jessie Bratten and Mrs Lambert featured devotions, flowers, and a bulb exchange. next meeting set with Mrs Charles Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid’ Society
Bailey
Henry B. Bailey
Frank Crone
Harry Turner
Mae Hopengardner
W. A. Whiting
Westminster Fellowship of
Iowa City
Group Four
Jsssie Bratten
Lambert
Dan Holcomb
R. J. Dawson
Harvey Davis
Charles Wiley
Ainsworth
Pilotburg
Homemakers Club
Amos Stout
W. V. Durst
H. J. Brenneman
Sunshine Community Club
Aft- Sfugan Sues
Kenneth Coates
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Haceai
Riverside Notes Visitors and Local Moves
Riverside reports several visitors including Mrs. Robert White of Davenport at the Vesgy home, Lois Strabala of Richmond with the Armbrusters, Della Jones of Longmont staying with the Harrs, and Mrs. Vivian Ayers from Washington visiting Mrs. M. J. Wilkinson. Bilmer Meeks of Des Moines spent the weekend with Fannie Meeks, William Ingram returns from Chula Vista to Riverside, and the Standard Oil station on West Main reopens after his California trip. Mildred Schneider resumes work in Iowa City after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Robert White
Davenport
Linus Vesgy
Lois Strabala
Richmond
Francis Armbruster
Della Jones
Longmont
Colo
Earl Harr
Della Wombacher
Vivian Ayers
Washington
M. J. Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Bilmer Meeks
Des Moines
Fannie Meeks
William Ingram
Chula. Vista
Calif
Standard Oil
West Main Street
California
Mildred Schneider
Iowa City
Community Notes and Visits Across Iowa and Beyond
Local social items recount visits and travels including Wellman gatherings at the Nicholsons, trips to Chicago for Mrs. Ethel Norton and Mrs. G. M. Griffith, courtesy dinners for club members, and brief home visits by Vernon Pettit and family, Robert Day, and Langley Field staff members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ence
Tom Nicholson
Wellman
Alan Griffith
Independence
Lloyd Loeffler
Wanda
Carroll
Willard Loeffler
Chicago
Jolly Ten
Otto Lamansky
Ethel Norton
Des Moines
G. M. Griffith
Club
Charles Mumper
Aobert Dayton
Keith Sweet
Washington
Vernon Pettit
Pettit
Washington, D. C
Millard Jones
Clyde Pettit
Seymour
Robert Day
Iowa City
Wilbur Day
John Chuck
Chuck
Langley Field
Attend Graduation With Jean Mathers Receiving a Degree
Mr and Mrs K A Mather went to Iowa City for Jean Mathers graduation from the University of Iowa with a B A degree. Her brother Terry attended. Mrs W H White visited in Haskins. Friends and relatives gathered for dinners and calls at home of Earnest Raymonds and with the Coon and Showalter families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Coon
Godlove
Earnest Raymond
Harry Showatter
Bessie Murphy
Bath
Mary
Washington
B. C
Marilyn Murphy
Sylvis
Geo. Murphy
Tom McCraw
Ainsworth
Vivan Booth
Davenport
Mtchel Booth
J. L. Sands
Himer Thorning
Agnes Kammerer
Grandview
Columbus Junction
Muscerline
Burlington
M.T. Coon
Warnest Raymonds
Earnest
Raymond Son
Harry Showalter
Hilton Coon
I. T. Alfred
Coneville
Government Revenues Rely Mainly on Taxation
The state government and local units rely on miscellaneous sources like fees and fines, but taxation remains their principal revenue source. The passage notes taxation as the dominant funding stream for public finances at multiple government levels.
Unclear Family Event At Pleasant Plain Pi Area
Parents Mr and Mrs Frank Chuck and in laws Mr and Mrs A L Supalla attend at Fast Pleasant Plain Pi area in a short notice item with household mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chuck
A. L. Supalla
Fast Pleasant Plain
Little Flower Circle Meets at St James
Seven members of the Little Flower Circle at St. James church plus two guests attended the April meeting led by Mrs. Lloyd Marek. Mrs. Clem Eagle was named secretary as plans to raise money over the coming year were discussed. The program closed with refreshments hosted by the Marek and Hour families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Flower Circle
St. James Church
George Horn
Father Corcoran
Lloyd Marek
Marek
Clem Eagle
Circle
Vince Marek
Hora
Helmieck and Stark Wedding on May 6
Mr. and Mrs. L. Helmieck announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Audrey J. to Joseph S. Stark of Batavia son of Mr. and Mrs. Veter Stark. The marriage will be solemnized Sunday May 6 at their home at 215 East Third Street.
Pilotburg Community Notes and Obituary Notice
April weather brings rain delaying farm work while hogs are sold and fruit trees bloom. The community extends sympathy to the Oldfield family after Mrs. Isaiah Oldfield’s death. Church services are held weekly and a memorial solo was sung for Isaiah Oldfield. Parish events feature Rev Hideo Aoki and Earl Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stransky
Carl
Earnest Krantz
Dave Stumpf
Wayne , Stransky
Larry
Albert Batterson
Moline
Pilotburg
Ain
Isaiah Olufield
Marion Stransky
Hideo Aoki
Earl Bro
Stanley Mouser
Milton Maas
Wadle
Marion
District No 4 Social Notes April 26
Mr and Mrs Paul Mayer and girls visited Sunday in Wellman With Hmerson Maplethorpe. Mrs Robert Clark visited in Iowa City Thursday. Mr and Mrs Will McConnell were Sunday dinner guests at Frances McConnell home for Betty McConnells first birthday. Mr and Mrs John Wheelan took Mrs Bernard Blaine and children to Reynolds AL to visit M H Mack family. Rev and Mrs Thomas Polk and Jane Marie visited Friday at Bill Crayne home. Mrs Boyd White and daughter visited Wednesday at Francis McConnell home. Mr and Mrs Joe McGraw were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs H J Brenneman and Debby. Fred and Grace Shaw visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs James Brooks. Mr and Mrs George Dare and Kirls and Mr and Mrs Robert Wead visited Sunday at Stockport. Norman and Marlene Benn and Maxine Lambert visited No 4 school Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mayer
Wellman
Hmerson Maplethorpe
Robert Clark
Iowa City
Will McConnell
Frances McConnell
Betty
Bill Crayne
Boyd White
Widnnesday
Francis McConnell
Joe McGraw
H. J. Brenneman
Debby
Fred
Grace Shaw
James Brooks
George Dare
Kirls
Robert Wead
Stockport
Tangerines Come Into Popular Use in U S Markets
Once costly to purchase only by the wealthy tangerines were introduced about 75 years ago and quickly grew in popularity. They are easy to eat and healthy containing more vitamin A than oranges or grapefruit while offering less vitamin C. The fruit skins readily and makes a convenient between meals snack or dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vitamin C Sources Compare Tomato Juice and Citrus Fruits
The article explains that tomato juice and citrus fruits are vitamin C standbys for winter. It notes that it takes two to three times as much tomato juice as citrus fruit to supply the same amount of vitamin C.
Women's Council Meets at Church
About 30 women attended the regular meeting of the Women's Council of Christian church in the church social rooms. Mrs. Loren Airy led devotions with help from Mrs. William Putman and Mrs. John Jarvis. President Mrs. Leslie Beenblossom led the business session and plans were made to continue summer meetings and to serve refreshments at the Farm Bureau Victory party on Friday evening May 4 at the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Council of Christian Church
Loren Airy
William Putman
John Jarvis
Leslie Beenblossom
Farm Bureau Victory
Thomas Polk
Wilmer Lauderman
Walter Wheatley
Ettevine Spenser
Bessie Tucker
Birthday notices from Journals Three Quarter Century Club
Three members of the Journals Three Quarter Century club observe birthdays: Mrs. W. A. Whiting 88, Mrs. Nettie Conner 76, William Etttermiller Route One Wellman. Also celebrating a wedding anniversary are Mr. and Mrs. Dogie Tiecker. Carol Jean Weidner marks her first birthday, Gerry Everette Miles his second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Whiting
Nettie Conner
William Ettermiller
Wellman
Mrs
Dogie Tiecker
Carol Jean Weidner
Clifford Weidner
Gerry Everette Miles
George Miles
Two Young Zagers And Jarrard Children Named
Tomorrow William Huereld Zager from Ainsworth turns two, Linden Harding of Kansas City turns five, and Cathryn Jarrard also reaches five from her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Jarrard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Huereld Zager
Delbert Zager
Ainsworth
Linden Harding
James Harding
Kansas City
Cathryn Anna Jarrard
Clarence Jarrard
Birthday greetings for local residents before tomorrow
The note sends birthday wishes to Rosalie Combe W B Dupuis Jesse Radda and Betty Jo Anderson of Muscatine Wilfred Smith Duane Wittmer of Wayland who is overseas Victor Bowen son of Mr and Mrs J C Bowen Helen Kathyn Sueppel daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Sueppel Douglas Allen Cole son of Mr and Mrs Dale Cole all having birthdays tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Combe
W. B. Dupuis
Jesse Radda
Betty Jo Anderson
Muscatine
Wilfred Smith
Duane Deane Wittmer
Wayland
Victor Bowen
J. C. Bowen
Helen Kathyn Sueppel
Leo Sueppel
Douglas Allen Cole
Dale Cole
Bermuda Distance From New York Measured at 677 Miles
A navigational note states Bermuda lies 677 miles southeast of New York City. The terse line offers a fixed reference point for maritime charts and travel planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bermuda
Social Calendar Busy Weekend With Meetings and Suppers
Local clubs and societies list events for Saturday and coming days. Co op supper at 7 p.m. hosted by Mrs I B Hoxworth and Mrs Ira Mitchell. Bible and Handcraft sessions. Junior Missionary society at 4 15 p m at the Methodist church. various luncheons and social hours announced with hostesses and locations including Lincoln Community Room and Public Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Hoxworth
Ira Mitchell
Missionary Society of Methodist Church
Paul Thomassen
Lincoln
Pythian Sisters
Wien
Hugh Hall
Entertain Class At Skating Party At Methodist Church
The Intermediate srade Sunday school class of a Methodist church and 95 guests were entertained at a skating party last evening. Hosts included the department superintendent Mrs B EB Stutsman and class teachers Mildred Norman Charles Wilson and Glenn Thompson. They were assisted by Mrs Thompson and Milo Sorden. The evening began at the skating rink then moved to the church dining room for ham burgers and soft drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srade
Methodist Church
B, Eb, Stutsman
Mildred Norman
Charles Wilson
Glenn Thompson
Thompson
Milo Sorden
Leopold Rumors Issued No Basis, Brussels Radio Says
London April 28. Brussels radio dismissed rumors about King Leopold of the Belgians saying all reports about him are without foundation. The broadcast aimed to quell widespread speculation in Europe about the monarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brussels
Europe
Leopold
Luncheon Meeting of Baptist Society Highlights
The Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist church held a 1 pm luncheon in the church dining room with 22 women present and 27 attending the program. Mrs Mary Johnson led devotional readings from John 14 and Romans 5, with prayer and a closing hymn. A playlet on Home Mission work featured several members, and annual reports were read. Officers for next year were elected: Dodd president Bush vice president Williams secretary Messer treasurer Moore Trenerry Copppock Yard and Dowis on committees. Rev Trenerry closed the meeting with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Moore
C. B. Yard
Rose Gilbert
Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Mary Johnson
J. N. B Dodd
Will Sickels
Keith Williams
KE. H. Messer
George Genkinger
Alfred Trenerry
Cy Bush
Dodd
Bush
Williams
Messer
Moore
Trenerry
Ben Coppock
Tom Dowis
Sickels
al Crone
Yard
Rev
Anniversary Party For Van Nostrand Forty Year Celebration
Mrs. Van Nostrand hosted a surprise anniversary gathering for her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Van Nostrand at the home of her aunts Josephine and Bertha Lowash. Attendees recalled the wedding with readings and photos while gifts were presented. color decorations matched the milestone. nine guests attended who were at the wedding.
Men's Brotherhood of Christ Church Meeting Announced
The Men's Brotherhood of Christian church meets at 6 45 PM tonight and all church men are invited. Location 6313.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Brotherhood of Christian
Church
Reverse Curtains Improve Longevity with Even Hem Widths
Window curtains last longer when hems at the top and bottom are equal in width and the fabric is reversed after each wash. This practice helps even wear and reduces fabric thinning over time.
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Crossett
Theardens
C. M
Haroldrossett
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Donald Kyle
Robert
Jane
Alamazoo, Mich
R. W. S. Kyle
Myrtle Ale
Barnett Ofton
Frank Han
William Lairolmpson
Sakulin
Oregon
C. A. Thompson
Etty Colthurst
G. F. Greenwood
Davenort
Oriel Conner
Robert O'Conner
O'Conner
H. Thompson
Pleds
Little’s Furniture
Major
Edmondsons
Ladies Aid Society
Emma Barnett
Louise Barnes
Frances Whisler
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Helen
Clara Ann Falk
Laurine Kiesey
Susie Richards
Dorothy Tanner
Marilyn Nicola
Bernice Quintus
Jean Mathers
Clara Godlove
Mrs. L. Marek
Helmieck
Stark
Norman
Marlene Benn
Maxine Lambert
No. 4
H. B. Graham
Crawfordsville
Lucille Kurtz
John Kurtz
J. L. Mayer
T. G. Lee
Della Little
Billy Swift
Pat Swift
Pleasant Ridge
Bible Department
Phil Antonoff
Baptist Society
van Nostrands
Little
Elbe
Elbe River
Torgau
Germany
BE. F. Reinhardt
First Army
U. S. Signal Corps
Radiopiiato
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