Local Guests and Visits Highlight Ottumwa Notes
Mrs R T Rhys of Ottumwa visits her son in law Dr and Mrs Fredrik Miller this week. Miller attends Iowa Press women meeting in Iowa City. Carla Guther of Iowa is weekend guest of her parents Carl and Carla Guther. Floyd Blankenhorns of Crawfordsville meet Washington relatives after birth of granddaughter weighing 6 lbs 3.75 oz. Richard Dare of Iowa visits parents north of Washington. Fred Burger family vacationing with relatives in Nevada Garner Clear Lake Webster City and Harold Langerman entourage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dare
University of Iowa
George Dare North
Washington
Fred Burger
William Dial
Nevada
E. C. Buntenbach
Klemme
Garner
Clear Lake
Webster City
Harold Langerman
Preston Wolf Named Chairman For Town Festicorn Decor
Ten years ago today Preston Wolf was appointed chairman of the committee to decorate the business section for the Festicorn set for October 1 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Wolf
Local social notes mention relatives and visits across towns
Garner reports heavy snow and strong winds with high snow banks this week. The article lists visits and relatives including Mrs Laugherman a Burger niece and trips of Mr and Mrs Dean Burger with family and friends in Fairfield Mt Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan College, Columbus Junction and Ainsworth around Jasper and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Duane
Dean
Laugherman
Burger
Dean Burger
Garner
George Dare
James Evans
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
the Dare
Barbara
Iowa Wesleyan College
Birthday List Marks Local Celebrations Across Town
A number of residents celebrate birthdays and anniversaries today. Leland Sheetz, Jesse Radda, Betty Jo Anderson, Wilfred Smith, Douglas Allen Cole, Mrs. Lloyd Foster, and W. B. Dupuis are among those noted. Everette Schmitt observes a wedding anniversary. Cathryn Anna Jarrard marks her first birthday and several individuals from Crawfordsville have birthdays today. Frank Joseph Skubal and Marion Frarcis Striegel turn six, Andrea Zeck reaches eight, Rae Ann Teel celebrates as Pleasant Hill residents observe cake candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Sheetz
Jesse Radda
Betty Jo Anderson
Muscatine
Wilfred Smith
Douglas Allen Cole
Lloyd Foster
W. B. Dupuis
Everette Schmitt
Cathryn Anna Jarrard
Clarance Jarrard
Kate Shalla
Dale White
Oscar Wilson
Boyd Twinam
Myrl Lemley
John Holmes
Crawfordsville
Richard A. Stewart
Frank Joseph Skubal
Marion Frarcis Striegel
Andrea Alice Zeck
George Zeck
Rae Ann Teel
Pleasant Hill
West Chester Pythian Sisters Plan Mother's Day Tea
Twenty three members met at the K. P. hall and reported 182 in altruistic work with 5 voted for the Sheila Hotle fund. A Mother's Day tea is planned for May 8 afternoon with committees named for entertainment decorations and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Sheila Hotle
Keith Statler
Earl Hobbs
Cloyce Statler
Robert Eckels
Laurel Statler
Lester Laubach
Nelson Woodford
John Hough
Lloyd Phillips
Will Reif
Sam Statler
Dodgers Ace Newcombe Sidelined by Arm Trouble
Brooklyn ace Don Newcombe left in third inning with a sore arm after Wes Westrum and Pete Milne sparked a three-run rally. Dan Bankhead relieved, earned his first major league win 5 3 over the Giants at the Polo Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Burt Shotton
Brooklyn Dodgers
Don Newecombe
Dan Bankhead
Giants
Polo Grounds
Dodgers
Newcombe
Wes Westrum
Pete Milne
Bankhead
Philadelphia
Curt Simmons
Braves
Ralph Kiner
Plates
Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Bill Werle
Yankees
Washington Senators
Brooklyn Dodger
Steve Nazy
Red Sox
Athletics
Lefty
Mel Parnell
Atheliics
Boston
Out of Town Shoppers List Names Several Towns
A group of shoppers from Ainsworth Crawfordsville Brighton Keota Wellman Riverside and Riverside area visited Washington yesterday. The list includes Mrs W A Trotter Mrs Harry Suter Mrs Russel Owen Mrs J W Jones and others with additional names continuing the coverage of out of town buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. A. Trotter
Ainsworth
Harry Suter
Crawfordsville
Russel Owen
J. W. Jones
Brighton
Edward Peiffer
Keota
Lester Fry
Wellman
Roy Marr
James Murphy
Cecil Korf
Rose Sojka
Riverside
Ernest Jones
Robert Wells
William Parker
Elan Christner
Bob Bostwick Shines in Hawkeye Spring Drills
Reports from Iowa City say Bob Bostwick of Washington is making a strong showing in spring drills for the Iowa Hawkeye football team. In scrimmage he ran 63 yards and had several other notable gains, suggesting ample action at University of Iowa next fall despite weighing 157 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Bob Bostwick
Washington
Iowa Hawkeye
Bob
Bowling Totals Show Tight Team Effort
A tie game against Marston features Joyce Logan hosting a slumber party with Betty Marston Virginia Dare and Pat Brock at her home last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Logan
Betty Marston
Virginia Dare
Pat Brock
Barclay Family Weekend Visit With Grandmother
Mr and Mrs Alan Barclay and family of Iowa City spend the weekend with Mr Barclay’s mother Mrs Glen Barclay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Barclay
Iowa City
Mr Barclay
Glen Barclay
Eveready adds two new plumbing and heating staff
Norton's Eveready announces two new employees, Loren Boone and Pat Patterson, to strengthen its plumbing and heating team. The note highlights their training and previous work, and praises the service quality the firm aims to deliver to customers in southeast Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton’s
Eveready
Loren Boone
Willard
Pat) Patterson
Winfield
Pat
Colorado
Iowa City
Iowa
Three Nortons
Pat, George
Jloren
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Robert Day
Iowa Press
Old Capitol Building
Carla Guther
Carl Guther
Floyd Blankenhorn
Don Blankenhorn
A. W. Yard
Whitney
Ah Irmermad
State of
Brown Finance Co
Court House
Tonite
Frontier Investigator
Scott Brady
K.T. Stevens
Richard Rober
Black Mesa
Smiley Burnette
Dakota Lil
Wadas America
Variety
Tom & Jerry
Reginald Gardiner
James Barton Barry Kelley
Margaret Hamilton
Jacqueline Dalya
Robin Raymond
Raymond Lewis
Rae Lee
Columbus Junction
Robert Beard
Rock Island
Mrs
Harvey Bower
Carrie Boyd
Conesville
D. H. Brumfield
West Chester
Pythian Sisters Planning Tea
Dodger
Reds
Chicago
Herman Wehmeier
Cubs
Cincinnati
Feller
Bobby Feller
Indians
Tigers
Detroit
Paul Hi. Raynor
Brishton
A. H. Hesseltine
Howard Hesseltine
Richard
Browns
White Sox
Kerr Mee Ee Miller
Phillips
Major
United Press
Carson
McGill
Cleveland
Hampsher
Martin
Rittenhouse
St. Louis
Bankers
Ace Des
Flenner
Ain Ratmek Coxes
Brooklyn
Philadelphia A
Lloyd
New York Custer
Wolfe
Morrison
St. Louises
New York Mills
Mills
Payne
Messer
Hazen
Gallagher
Montgomery Ward
McKune
Anderson
Boydes
Custer
Kirkpatrick
Sorrell
Crandall
Crone
Sitlers
Sitler
Baker
Swift
Detrich
Moothart
Henss
Axio Electric
J.B. Randle
Blondie
Chic Young
Marston
Randall
Brotherton
Mitchell
Lefever
Morgan
Kathy
Kitty
Susan Conner
CIALS
H. P
Mace Motor
FORD
Mercury
Keith
Ivan
Ida
Dr. & Mrs
C. E. Bassler
Ainworth
Winkler
George Lord
LYON
Norton’s Plumbing & Heating Company
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