Local News Briefs From The Community
Mrs H L MecCleery returns from Excelsior Springs after three weeks for further treatment. Donald Merle McClure and Helen Lucille Mangold wed in Washington. Thelda Tracy comes home from San Francisco. Mrs John A Stewart heads to Portland after her brother's death. Local highlights include auctions, moving notices, and marriage licenses. Eggs listed at 17 cents per dozen. Eldridge Insurance and Real Estate relocate over Wardrobe Cleaners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Macon
Red
H. L. MecCleery
Excelsior Springs
Mr. McCleery
L. A. Jones
Hal Williams
Evelyn van Zanty
Excelsior
Sigourney
Will Shuman
Martha Harvey
Cedar Rapids
Paul Harvey
Eldridge Insurance
Eldridge Real Estate
Wilbur Dawson
Waterloo
Mr Dawson
Robert Dawson
Thelda Tracy
San Francisco
Cal
John A. Stewart
Portland
Oregon
John Maronay
Sandy
Ore
Hospital Updates and Births Reported This Morning
Mrs Vernon Witting of Washington and Helen Hesseltine Brighton underwent tonsillectomies this morning at the hospital. Mr and Mrs Daryl McDole welcomed a daughter born at 6 25 weighing eight pounds two ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Witting
Washington
Helen Hesseltine Brighton
Daryl McDole
What They Are Saying What They Are Saying
Henry Ford tells publishers to stay firm with help from his son. Gov. Philip La Follette launches a new party in Wisconsin. Hopkins says WPA will not block state primary voting. WPA relief workers to vote freely. Mrs. William Henry Hays calls women to oppose the New Deal and conserve spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Henry Ford
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Madison
Wis
Philip la Follette
United States
Washington
Works Progress Administrator
WPA
William Henry Hays
National Republican Club
Nazi exile professor foresees fate of Jews in Germany
Iowa City report notes Prof. Max Rheinstein now at the University of Chicago predicts a grim future for Jews under Hitler. He warns of confiscation decrees, concentration camp cruelties, and a miserable death as emigration costs hinder escape prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Germany
Hitler
Max Rheinstein
Ofessor Rheinstein
University of Chicago
Pleasant Plain Opens Season In New Southeastern Town League
Pleasant Plain prepares for the season opener on Sunday May 1 at East Pleasant Plain. The team joins six-club Southeastern Town league with Sigourney Center ville Ottumwa Bloomfield and Albia. Key additions include Dale Hyde new catcher and Hubert Peck back to pitch. Sunday matchups feature Sigourney at Pleasant Plain Bloomfield at Albia Centerville at Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Crish
Dale Hyde
Brighton High School
Hubert Peck
Sigourney
Pleasant Plain
Bloomfield
Albia
Centerville
Ottumwa
Public Playground Planned to Use Community Gifts
The committee announced plans for a public playground funded by conditional gifts. They express confidence funds will be raised if the community cooperates and note refunds if the project is not carried out. Y's Men’s committee has secured early approvals from civic groups and will contact others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumset Park
Y's Men's
Wind damages farm buildings in Salem community
The April storm caused major damage to farms in Salem. A barn at Ernest Strum’s house was displaced from its foundation, a cow owned by Charlie Shalla was killed by lightning, and a hen house at John Lang’s farm was moved 14 feet. Lambs and twins appeared in several flocks, with notable twin and quadruplet findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Fisher
Salem
Ernest Strum
Charlie Shalla
John Lang
Norbert TeBockhorst
Wayne Dawn
Merrit Reiner
James Shalla
Frank Patterson
Ed Shalla
Clara“ Fisher
Blanche Shalla
Homer Jarrard
Vera
Velma
Dewey Weeks
Mary Lee
Francis
Anna Marie
Katherine Weeks
Snow White and
the Seven Dwarfs
Ruth Foster
Washington
Unions oppose WPA aid for Sioux City project
The Sioux City building trades council representing 17 unions telegrammed Washington urging AFL President William Green to oppose Mayor Loepp’s request for Works Progress Administration help on a proposed 1 million dollar auditorium and city hall. The message called for backing a public works program and asked Green to resist Public Works Director Hopkings, arguing WPA would harm organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Sioux City Building Trades Council
Washington
PD. C
William Green
American Federation of Labor
David F. Loepp
Works Progress Administration
Green
Public Works Administration
Harry L. Hopkins
Quote on barriers leaving people penniless and trapped
A speaker laments barriers that leave people penniless and stranded with nowhere to go noting the world feels closed to them. The remark underscores economic isolation and limited mobility amid systemic obstacles.
National League Club Standings and Yesterday Results
National League standings show New York leading with 9 1 900 and Pittsburgh at 8 2 636. Brooklyn Philadelphia and Chicago follow with varying records. Yesterday’s results include Brooklyn 5 Philadelphia 4, Chicago 6 Cincinnati 4, and Detroit 5 Chicago 1 among others with multiple games rained or moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburgh -U
Andiaccses
Eternl
Saeaca
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Washington
American Association
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Toledo
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Columbus
Louisville
Minnesota
St Louis
Pittsburgh
Iseavsry
St Louisee
La Follette Plans Third Party Meet in Cedar Rapids
The article reports on La Follette organizing a third party conference in Cedar Rapids as Kraschel and Wilsom race tightens. Governor Kraschel dismisses reform rumors while others debate the Farmers Union response and the movement’s goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
Cedar Rapids
Kraschel
Nelson G. Kraschel
L. M. Peet
Farmers Union
Farmer-Laborart
Lutheran Meet Here Tomorrow at Trinity Church
A second semi annual meeting of the Lutheran Sunday school teachers association will be held tomorrow at Trinity Lutheran church in Washington. Sessions run afternoon and evening with about 60 teachers and pastors expected. The Ladies Aid will serve supper with chairmen Mrs Elmer Guenther and Mrs Glenn Yoder assisting. Activities include a primary lesson demonstration by Martha Timmerman and reviews on teaching books of the Bible and lesson methods. Rev Albert Bostlemann of Williamsburg will lead the closing devotion. Local pastor Rev Theodore Meibohm opens with devotions and a books display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Sunday School Teachers Association
Trinity Lutheran Church
Washington
Ladies Aid Society
Elmer Guenther
Glenn Yoder
Martha Timmerman
Albert Bostlemann
Williamsburg
Theodore ©. Meibohm
Camp Fire Groups Exhibit Conservation Project Work
Camp Fire girls presented a conservation exhibit at the YMCA with visitors from Fairfield and Olds. Groups displayed bird baths nests bird houses and conservation projects while a program featured a play set songs talks and a film from Ames. Birthday council fire awarded ranks and honors to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Genevieve Clayton
Louise Farmer
Des Moines
Fairfield
Olds
Ed Hanson
Henry Little
Woussickets
George Dowell
Carolyn Strong
Miss Clayton
Ames
Nan Hoover
Joan Michels
Betty Michels
Mrs Downs Retires in Salem Plans Farewell Party
Salem April 20 Mrs Della Downs retires after twelve years of service at the Salem school. A reunion of all former pupils and their families will be held at the school house Sunday May 15 with a basket dinner served at noon. Ninety one different pupils have studied under Mrs Downs. Plan to attend this farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Della Downs
Salem School
WPA Project Improves Columbus Junction Schools
A WPA project approved for Columbus Junction and Columbus City schools will start May 5 with four workers. Plans include athletic field grading, fencing, playground equipment, and a bell tower on the high school ground housing the old bell. The Columbus Independent district covers labor costs. WPA provides 2745 for relief wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Columbus City
Columbus
BE. W. McWilliams
Kate Bowman
Vern Jack
Vinton
J. W. Pence
William
Chicago
Rena Pratt
G. C. McLean
Helen
Monroe
Claud Ross
Minnesota
Honor Lloyd Hayes Birthday Dinner at C Hayes Home
Sunday visitors at the Cloyee Mayes home included Donald Hayes and family Harold Hayes and family Lloyd Hayes and family. The dinner honored Lloyd Hayes on his birthday with other local visitors and relatives noted at Wellston on April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honor Lloyd Hayes
C. Hayes
Walter Wilsor Wellston
Cloyee
For Sale Ad Targets Teachers and Libraries
Werner Uhlmann of Williamsburg is president of the association. The notice promotes a sale hearkening to educators and library uses with a focus on institutional buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Uhlmann
Williamsburg
Juniors and seniors at State Theater banquet held in Memorial Union
Crawfordsville April 30 seniors and juniors attended the closing class banquet in the Memorial Union Iowa City. The motto Tonight We Launch Where Shall We Anchor featured a ship motif on program materials and place cards. Verena Graber presided as master of ceremonies with a three course dinner and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Jjunior
Memorial Union
Iowa City
Verena Graber
Rauscher
Rhim
Wittmer
Chef Anderson
Miss Benson
Anna Mae White
Miss Anderson
Rosin Whiting
Washington
Old
Chicago
Home Missionary Meeting Held at Mrs A Andersons Home
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church gathered twenty six members and two guests at Mrs A Anderson's home. President Mrs R G Cherry led the meeting and appointed a committee for the afternoon auxiliary and prayer meeting planning. Members cited include Mrs A Anderson Mrs T Fr Barker and Mrs Mary Genkinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
A. Anderson
R.G. Cherry
P. Finch
Edwin Griffith
Burlington
F. R. Mauthe
Ira Rathmel
H. M. Shaver
James Zeck
William Mercer
J. B. Gardnder
Miatra Rathmel
Don Brindley
Child struck by car and truck in Knoxville
David Norris 11, son of Elder and Mrs. G Norris of St. Paul Minnesota, was fractured collarbone and possible internal injuries after a car knocked him down and a truck ran over him in Knoxville. Witnesses saw him attempt to dodge traffic in the street. car driven by Bert Scott of Knox County involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
David Norris
Elder
G Norris
St. Paul
Minn
David
Bert Scott
Knox
Family Banquet Planned by Local Churches
WESTCHESTER April 30 A mother daughter banquet is planned by the women of the United Presbyterian and Baptist church for next Tuesday evening at the U P church This annual affair invites all to attend Serving will start at 6 30 p m and plates are 35 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
United Presbyterian and Baptist Church
U. P
Pilotburg Ladies to Meet Thursday
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid society will meet in the home of Mrs. Frank Stransky Thursday afternoon May 5 with Mrs. Marion Stransky as co hostess. Entertainment committee members are Mrs. Gale Shull and Mrs. Clyde Kennard. Roll call response will be Your Hobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Frank Stransky
Marion Stransky
Gale Shull
Clyde Kennard
Pin Presented to Former President by J. W. Baker Relief Corps
The J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester held a regular meeting at the K. P. hall with thirteen members and one guest. Dot Bauer, a former president, received an emblematic recognition pin. Two applications for new members were read and committees appointed. The relief committee reported 93 dollars for food clothing and bedding. social committee 2.50 from a recent gathering. Memorial day plans were discussed and charter draped in memory of J. P. Risley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker Relief Corps of
West Chester
K. P. Hall
Dot Bauer
Relief Committee
Eva Robertson
J. P. Risley
Honor McConnells at Church Supper
A large crowd attended a pot luck supper at United Presbyterian Church in Ainsworth on Thursday evening honoring Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McConnell. Six families acted as groups performing pantomimes while a quartet and soloist provided music. The event concluded with a closing song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Church
W. H. McConnell
Marie Colthurst
Mae McCreedy
Mc.Carthey
O'Tooles
Murphys
Halligans
O'Briens
Leland White
Bob Sharpe
Kenneth McConnell
Mac Wallace
Mildred Pressly
Toils Pearson
Darlene Simkins
Honors Daughter at Birthday Party Hosted by Mrs Kurtz
Mrs John Kurtz hosted a Thursday evening birthday gathering for her daughter Lucille at the Kurtz home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Downs Mr and Mrs Ross Pence and Wanda Mrs Nelson and daughters Sevilla Jean and Donna Mae Helen Martin and Karen Engle with refreshments served by Carl Nelson and Migs Kurtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kurtz
Lucille
Kurtz
Carl Nelson
Migs Kurtz
Roy Downs
Ross Pence
Wanda
Nelson
Sevilla Jean
Donna Mae
Helen Martin
Karen Engle
Boy Falls Under Truck in Ville Incident
Mr. Scott testified he saw the boy fall backward under a truck driven by Howard Wilson, detailing the sequence of events at the Ville scene.
Social Calendar Opens Week With Meetings and Luncheons
Notices for the week list Rainbow Girls and Masonic Temple events Monday, A O J Guild and DAR on Tuesday, Mother-Daughter banquet and Pythian Sisters in the evening, and midweek gatherings by Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid and Linger Longer club. Beach and church groups coordinate picnics and exchanges through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple Literature Dept
Presbyterian Church
A. O. J. Guild
Catherine Beenblossom
South
Ninth Avenue
D.A.R
Lloyd Lytle
East Main Street
E. R. Bickford
Jefferson Street
W. N. Bradford
East Third Street
Flower Exchange
J. G. Maxwell
West Washington Street
West Chester
U. P. Church
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Birthday Honorees Share April Close Of Month Wishes
Celebrants on the last day of April include Kate Shalla Mrs James Clegg Dale White Oscar Wilson Pil otburg Mrs Myrl Lemley Wellston and Boyd Twinam Braden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Shalla
James Clegg
Ainsworth
Dale White
Oscar Wilson
Pilotburg
Myrl Lemley
Wellston
Boyd Twinam
Braden
Local Birthdays Listed for Shalla and Others
John Shalla of 1134 South Iowa Avenue turns 77 tomorrow. He belongs to the Three Quarter Century club and was born in English River township. Also celebrating birthdays tomorrow are Mrs. Guy Carl ton Walter Wells and James Owen son of Dr and Mrs C A Owen now of Monmouth Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shalla
Iowa Avenue
Three Quarter Century Club
English River Township
Guy Carlton
Walter Wells
James Owen
C. A. Owen
Monmouth, Il
Mrs. Rhodebeck Hosts Rural Women Club Meeting
Mrs Claude Rhodebeck hosted the Rural Women's club at her home yesterday afternoon. Ten members and one guest, Helen Rhodebeck, attended. A short business session was led by vice president Mrs Ora Rhodebeck in the president’s absence, followed by entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Rhodebeck
Riteral Women's Club
Helen Rhodebeck
Ora Rhodebeck
George Nelson
Mangold McClure Nuptials In St James Rectory Ceremony
Lucille Mangold and Don McClure wed in a 7 30 am single ring ceremony at St James rectory officiated by Rev H J Corcoran. Attendants Elizabeth Brown and Francs Mangold wore blue tones. corsages featured white roses and pink sweet peas. The couple plans a Chicago Washington trip returning next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Mangold
John Mangold
Don McClure
D. W. McClure
St. James
H. J. Corcoran
Elizabeth Brown
Francs Mangold
Miss Brown
Chicarr
Washington
McClure
Washington High Schoo
Girls Athletic Association
Washington High School
Farm Bureau Ser
Name Committees for Half Hour Club
COLUMBUS JUNCTION April The following committees of the Half Hour club have been announced by Mrs J Lewis president Program Mrs Juanita Huston Mrs Nettie Lewis Mrs Alice Frame refreshments Mrs Ann Marker Mrs Marguerite Crail Mrs Hope Dunn entertainment Mrs Ruth Huston Mrs Mae Summers Mrs Bess McRoberts flower Mrs Florence Eoerstn Mrs Kathryn Overholt re solution Mrs Mary McKee Mrs Katherine Ramsdale press Mrs Wilma Northey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
J. Lewis
Juanita Huston
Nettie Lewis
Alice Frame
Ann Marker
Marguerite Crail
Hope Dunn
Ruth Huston
Mae Summers
Bess McRoberts
Flower
Florence Eoerston
Kathryn Overholt
Mary McKee
Katherine Ramsdale
Wilma Northey
Merry Mixer Club Meeting Postponed to May 1
An announcement states the Merry Mixer club meeting has been postponed until May 1 and will be held at the home of Mrs. Donald Smith at 6513.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixer Club
Donald Smit
Meeting Highlights From Local Social Event
Mrs Mary Shields and Mrs Glenn Schwartz led the meeting as contests were conducted. The hostess, aided by her daughter Helen, managed the refreshments after the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shields
Glenn Schwartz
Helen
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J. W. Baker Relief Corps
Honor McConnells
Soo
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Clarence Richards
Floyd Hamil
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society
Howard Benn
Howard Hoyle
J. H. Thompson
Sunset Park
Piletharge Ladies Aid Society
C. Rhodebeck
Maid Rite
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