Local News Notes on Iowa Visitors and Travels
Mrs. Owen Williamson of Des Moines visits her son and daughter-in-law the Williamsons of Iowa City at the Ralph Kleese farm while the Kleeses are away. Mrs. Clarence Johnson returns home from University hospital Iowa City after an operation. Leona Kos and Lena Stewart depart at noon for the Smoky Mountain District Washington DC and other eastern points for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Williamson
Des Moines
M. D. Williamson
Iowa City
Ralph Kleese
Kleeses
Clarence Johnson
University Hospital
Leona Kos
Lena Stewart
Smoky Mountain District
Washington, D. C
Hospital notices and births for local residents
Admitted yesterday were Robert Wilson of Keota medical and John A Cherry of West Chester medical. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Harry Suter of Mt Pleasant at 6 20 yesterday afternoon. Dismissed yesterday Harry McCall 813 N Second avenue. Today Mrs Harry Jones and son 1036 N Fifth avenue and Mrs Theodore Mayer and son Philip Keith route four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilson
Keota
John A. Cherry
West Chester
Harry Suter
Mt. Pleasant
Harry McCall
Second Avenue
Harry Jones and Son
Fifth Avenue
Theodore Mayer
Philip Keith
Local residents split for visits and trips around the Midwest
Mr and Mrs Dan Rohrer visit their son Robert at the Navy recruiting station in Marquette Michigan. J A Green travels to Cedar Rapids to see his daughter. Mrs Earl L Thibault heads to Denver after a two week visit with her parents. Mrs H M Groendycke spends weekend on her Richland farm. E G Hamm andRoger attend the Soapbox Derby in Des Moines with Jack as Washington County’s rep. George Reed and Edith Keokuk visit friends in the community, hosted by Mrs Nora Faulkner. Ann’s Beauty Salon closes for vacation until Sept 2 1943. Marie Hamilton returns to Chicago after two weeks with Ralph Martin and Wylie Anderson homes. Olive Bender leaves for Hollywood after visiting Brighton with Melvin Bender and L S Shidler. L W Hintermeister and daughter Margaret Ann return from Davenport after visiting Sorrells and Ed Sorrells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Rohrer
Marquette, Mich
Robert
Navy
Lake Superior
E. G. Hamm
Roger
Des Moines
Jack
Washington County
Marie Hamilton
Chicago
Ralph Martin
Wylie Anderson
Vacation trips and social notices from local residents
Mr and Mrs Walter Messer and children Lain and Mary Lynn plan a vacation through the Black Hills Yellowstone Park and Crater Lake Oregon returning the last of August. Anna Elizabeth and Etna Dawson travel to Minneapolis Mina join them for Big Sandy Lake. Mrs Robert Porter visits Ottumwa for the weekend. Guests at Rev Beiderwieden include Mrs E A Davids Water loo and Prof and Mrs Albers Riep Edmonton Alberta Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Messer
Lain
Mary Lynn
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
Crater Lake Oregon
Lakeside
Ore
Anna
Elizabeth
Etna Dawson
Minneapolis
Mina
Katherine
Gertrude Smith
Big Sandy Lake
J. H. Beiderwieden
E. A. Davids
Waterloo
Albers Riep
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Kiep
Pastor Beiderwieden
Missouri Synod Lutheran Church
Palmer House
Chicago
Expenditures Revealed for Elliott Roosevelt Events
The 1943 1945 Roosevelt account shows Meyer spending 2080.40 in 1943, 2304.74 in 1944, and 698.65 in 1945. Howard Hughes Patricia Clark John Meyer Mr and Mrs William Powell and others appear on the expense tabulation over the three years. Paul Franklin received 159.41 for services to young Roosevelt and his wedding party in Dec 1944. The committee questioned Meyers vouchers and a 200 per week press agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Elliott Roosevelt
Howard Hughes
Patricia Clark
John Meyer
William Powell
Roosevelt
Paul Franklin
Franklin
Valle, Ariz
Iowa City Juniors blank Washington Legion 5 0
Iowa City's strong junior base ball team defeated the Washington Legion juniors 5 to 0 in Iowa City yesterday evening. Washington collected five hits but failed to string them for runs while Iowa City had six hits when they counted. Aller pitched for Washington and Christensen for Iowa City with nine and six strikeouts respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Washington Legion
Washington
Schmitt
Aller
Christensen
Honor Pearl Parcell At Birthday Party
A birthday surprise honored Pearl Parcell at a social evening hosted by Mrs. Parcell. Three tables of pinochle were played with high score going to Mrs. Al Crone and low to Mrs. E. H. Messer and L. F. Harding. Mrs. Messer won the traveling prize and Mr Parcell received a birthday gift as refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Parcell
Riverside News Highlights Local Events and Real Estate
August reports a surprise birthday for Mrs. Marvin Breese at Cosgrove with Mr. and Mrs. Pat Holderness family present. Riverside residents Mrs. William Griffin and Mr. Roy G. Green return from Park Rapids after a lakeside outing with Des Moines relatives. James Hill buys the Walter Lemley house and land at Yatton south of Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Pat Holderness
Jimmie
Patty
Holderness
Marvin Breese
Cosgrove
William Griffin
Roy G. Green
Park Rapids
Minn
Green
J. Green
Des Moines
James Hill
Walter Lemley
Yatton
For Sale Ads Mention Local Contacts
A brief for sale notices indicates Mrs Davids Mrs Beiderwieden Mrs Riep and Karen Beiderwieden traveled to Chicago with relatives for part of the week to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davids
Beiderwieden
Riep
Karen Beiderwieden
Chicago
Donkey Softball Lineups Listed for Charity Game
Dallas Chamberlin announces the lineup for a donkey softball benefit at the Green field next Tuesday at eight. North and West team features Walt Farrell and Wayne Chamberlin. South and East led by Ken Peters and Ed Huff. Tickets at Chamberlin Sports, Gamble, and Humble Produce, 25 or 50 cents. Proceeds go to fund a lighted softball field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin Bros
Chamberlins
Dallas Chamberlin
Walt Farrell
Wayne Marston
John Winga
Wayne Chamberlin
John Lee
C. R. Wilson
M. J. Cruise
George Krogmeier
Bud Hunsaker
Dale Fuhr
Ray Whitehead
Nic McCleery
Merritt McDaniel
Tom Stewart
Harold Wehr
Ken Peters
Ed Huff
Dale Booth
Don Mitchell
Howard Freshwaters
Alvin Rommell
Ray Minick
Gene Gorham
Dan Pence
Gene Tucker
Guy Troxell
Verne Witting
Chamberlin Sports
Gamble Store
Humble Produce
Birthday greetings and anniversaries in local notices
Community members celebrate anniversaries and birthdays including H J Brenneman couple 17 years Harold Johnson couple 11 years. Children listed Julie Johnston Lana Shalla Thomas West Sharon Armstrong Richard Rigenhagen Barbara Kedlinger Eugene Chalupa and others. Tomorrow Samuel Warren 76th birthday. Donna Tibbetts Janet Finley also noted with candles.
Piano Pupils Give Recital At Methodist Church
Mrs. Leo C. Stone presents eight o'clock recital in church social rooms featuring junior and senior high students plus earlier grade pupils. Seventeen or more performers include duets and solos such as Petite Mazurka, Dance of the Dwarfs, Spinning Song, Aragonaise, and Farewell to the Piano with pieces by Waldteufel, Tchaikovsky, Massenet, Wagner, Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, Chopin, and Grieg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo C. Stone
Methodist Church
Gries
Marjorie Cherryholmes
Mrs. Stone
Tumbling Creek
Dittenhaver
Mary Simmering
Mary Rita McLaughlin
Koelling
Jo Ann Wilson
Rachmaninoft
Carla Benell
Chopin Ted Stewart
Picnic Dinner At L Wilson Cabin Draws 26 Friends
A group of 26 friends held a cooperative picnic last evening at the Lawrence Wilson cabin at Lake Odessa. The dinner featured fried chicken and fried catfish caught earlier in the day. The group spent the evening playing bridge and welcomed guest Mrs. Wanda Carter of San Francisco, California from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Wilson
Lake Odessa
Wanda Carter
San Francisco
Calif
Loyal Calendar of Country Club Activities
Iowa City Country club events feature golf luncheon reservations with Mrs. M. J. Cruise on August 14. Grace Hill Ladies Aid and Merry Makers meet in afternoon, Snowball Social at 2 p.m., Rec Horsers at 8 p.m. at Harold Brock home. Women of Country club hold 8 p.m. breakfast golf and bridge with committee members. Harmony club picnic postponed a week. West Chester Methodist class meets Thursday with hostess Mrs. Bertha Griggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
M. J. Cruise
Iowa City Country Club
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Leonard Brinning
Merry Makers Club
Harley Myers
Snowball
Wayne Knupbhb
Rec Horsers Club
Harold Brock
Women of Country Club
Charles Berdo
Gene Tucker
Sam McCleery
Harmony Club
West Chester Methodist Church
Gertie Stewart
Bertha Griggs
Luncheon Courtesy for Mrs Gibson and Miss Musser
Several social events in Washington honor Mrs. Robert B. Gibson of Iowa City during her weekend visit. A luncheon in The Pines hosted by Mrs. Fred Steck and Mrs. Howard McCleery featured guests from Iowa City and nearby cities, with the afternoon at the McCleery home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Gibson
Iowa City
Washington
Gibson
Dorothy Musser
Fred Steck
Howard McCleery
the Pines
McCleery
Xx. B. Judy
Toms and
Margaret
Louisville
Mary Steck Sproatt
Bess Portwood
Memphis
Tenn
Miss Musser
Birthday Announcements Highlight Local Families
Observing seventh and seventeenth birthdays tomorrow are William Eugene Zieglowsky and Franklin James Rich, sons of local families. Also noted are upcoming Sunday dinners for Robert John Chorpening and his aunt, and several neighbors including Mrs. Ralph Chorpening, Mrs. Ralph Zeck, Betty Cunningham, Evelyn Mineart, Virgil Owens, Raymond Crone, Mrs. William Harper, Bette Schlatter of Sigourney, and Mrs. William Eash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eugene Zieglowsky
Cloyece Zieglowsky
Franklin James Rich
E. P. Rich
Robert John Chorpening
Ralph Chorpening
Ralph Zeck
Betty Cunningham
Evelyn Mineart
Virgil Owens
Olds
Raymond
Mike”’ Crone
William C. Harper
Bette Schlatter
Sigourney
William Eash
Naomi Wilson and H V Anderson Repeat Vows in Long Beach
Helen Naomi Wilson daughter of L E Wilson and Harold Victor Anderson son of Lars V Anderson tied in a double ring ceremony at the Normandy Wedding Chapel Long Beach Rev Johnston Calhoun officiated The bride a Washington high school graduate earned BA and nursing degrees from the State University of Iowa She served three and a half years in the Army nurses corps including two years in the South Pacific The couple plans a wedding trip to Big Bear Lake California and will reside at 1336 Lindin Avenue Long Beach California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Wilson
Washington Street
Helen Naomi
Harold Victor Anderson
Long Beach
Calif
Lars V. Anderson
Kewanee
Normandy
Johnston Calhoun
Long Beach Presbyterian Church
Doris Klepfer
Walter Tackett
C. C. Klepfer
Helen of Washington
Washington High School
State University of Iowa
Alpha Xi Delta Social Sorority
Sigma Theta Tau
University Hospital
Xurmy Nurses Corps
South Pacific
California
Miss Wilson
Community Hospital
Mr. Anderson
Robinson's Aviation College
Chicago
United States Coast Guard
Electronics Laboratory
United States Naval Ship Yard
Mrs. Anderson
Big Bear Lake
Lindin Avenue
Washington
Barn Dance Honors Shirley Gardner Birthday
Don Gardner hosted a Wednesday barn dance at his parents home southwest of town for his sister Shirley’s 14th birthday. Guests included Jean Wright Jane Whitehead Pat Patterson Pat Peiffer Pat Nicola Janet Grecian Audrey Steele Marilyn Kelsey Dean Bickford Vic Manassier Jim Lloyd Charles Snyder Lee Goodlander Eddie Gray Clive Gray and Mr Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Gardner
Everette Gardner
Shirley
Clive Gray
Jean Wright
Jane Whitehead
Pat Patterson
Pat Peiffer
Pat Nicola
Janet Grecian
Audrey Steele
Marilyn Kelsey
Dean Bickford
Vic Manassier
Jim Lloyd
Charles Snyder
Lee Goodlander
Eddie Gray
Mr. Gardner
Guild Meeting at St Pauls Church Adds New Member
The Women’s Guild of St. Paul’s church met in the church social rooms with 19 members, six children and one guest present. Mrs Ted Givans, president, conducted the meeting with Mrs Kermit Klopfenstein in charge of devotions. Mrs Harm Westen became a member. refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Guild of
St. Paul's Church
Ted Givans
Kermit Klopfenstein
Everett Westen
Harm Westen
Women Host Guest Day Luncheon by Local Missionary Society
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church held a guest day luncheon and afternoon meeting in the church social rooms. Fifteen members and three visitors attended. Helen Larsen of Minden spoke on missionary work in Burg, Kentucky, stressing Christian service, school needs, and medical care. The group voted to send clothing to the Southland in October and the transportation committee delivered meals to shut-in members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Lala Winga
R. A. Acheson
Carrie Anderson
I. L. Colthurst
D. N. Anwy
Ing Samson
Clara Tate
Helen Larsen
Minden
Nebr
Frenchburg
Southland
Transportation Committee
Youth Fellowship Meeting At Prairie Flower Church
The Prairie Flower church youth group met last evening in the Y room with 45 members. Myrna Reeves presided as Rev Stahmer of Ainsworth United Presbyterian spoke on Hindrances to Christian Life and How to Overcome Them. Recreation was led by Bill Arnold and Ward Benson. refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for August 14 at David Livingston jr's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Reeves
Bill Arnold
Marjorie Benson
Stahmer
Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church
Mr. Arnold
Ward Benson
David Livingston, Jr
Social hour details from committee chairpersons
The fragment notes the social hour organized by the committee with mentions of Mrs Henry Lanning and Mrs Albert Zieglowsky. No further events or context are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lanning
Albert Zieglowsky
Rebekah Lodge Names September Committee Members
Mrs. G. A. Reinert presided at the Rebekah Lodge meeting at 1.0.C.F. hall. September committee appointees include Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Easter Mr. and Mrs. Jim White Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ziezglowsky Mr. and Mrs. Lester Laubach Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Howard Line Mrs. Florence Augustine Mrs. Edna Peters Mrs. Theodore Kiesey and Mrs. Robert Reaney. Bridge and pinochle were played and refreshments served by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Reinert
Noble Grand
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Lloyd Easter
Jim White
Fred Ziezglowsky
Lester Laubach
Frank Schneider
Howard Line
Florence Augustine
Edna Peters
Theodore Kiesey
Robert Reaney
Neighbors Enjoy Lawn Party at DeLashmutt Home
A group of about 25 neighbors gathered on the DeLashmutt back lawn on West Washington Street. Co hosts Mrs. E M McConaughy and Mrs DeLashmutt, with Millard DeLashmutt, Margaret DeLashmutt, and Nancy Patterson helping serve ice cream cake and coffee as motion pictures were shown by Robert Patterson. The weather was perfect and the evening pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. DeLashmutt
West Washington Street
E. M. McConaughy
Pre Nuptial Party For Sevilla Ruth Smith
Mrs. Allen Hampsher hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening in honor of her sister Sevilla Ruth Smith, who will wed Wilbur Whitthoft. Aug 10. Guests shared memories and advice for the bride to be. gifts were hidden with clues. Assisted by Mrs. C. W. Larner, attendees included Marjorie Gamon Naomi Sheets Mary Randall Phyllis Guenther Lois Rains and Mrs. Ralph Whitthoft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Hampsher
Sevilla Ruth Smith
Wilbur Whitthoft
Hampsher
C. W. Larner
Ruth Chummed
Marjorie Gamon
Naomi Sheets
Mary Randall
Phyllis Guenther
Lois Rains
Ralph Whitthoft
Sarner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Howard Hazen
Penny Bank
Dean
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Nicola & Harmon
Just
J. A. Green
Cedar Rapids
Earl L. Thibault
Denver
Colo
Harry Pearson
Coe’s Cafe
George Reed
Edith
Keokuk
Nora Faulkner
Ann’s Beauty Salon
Olive Bender
Hollywood
Brighton
Melvin Bender
L. B. Shidler
Baptist Church
Robert Porter
Ottumwa
Mary Kay Redlinger
Colonel Elliott
Riverside News
Bn Wi
yaryapPy
Jay We
Richard Moore
Washington Softball Association
al Batterson
R. H. Hamp- Howard Freshwaters Sher
Tve Service Co
Cooperation McClure
Walter Kiesey
Moore
Pearls
Chester
American Pearls
Art Edmondson
Dale Hyde
M. Carr
O. Carr
Cardinals
Elmer McFadden
M. C
Cubs
Cargill
Chester O
Ers Martin
Fenning Lane
Smith
H. J. Brenneman
Harold Johnson
Julie Katherine Johnston
Richard R. Johnston
Marengo
Lana Kay Shalla
Duane Shalla
Thomas West
Wiltur West
Sharon Ann Armstrong
Boyd Armstrong
Richard Dean Rigenhagen
Arthur Rigenhagen
Barbara Jane Kedlinger
Eugene Chalupa
Rodney Davis
Harold Briley
Dow Bishop
Pilotburg
Myrtle Brannen
Hilton Coon
Haskins
Jeanette Richardson
Joe Hoover
Oregon Township
Three Quarter Century Club
Samuel R. Warren
Donna Jane Tibbetts
Mrs
Don Tibbetts
Janet Mae Finley
Garrett Fin
Ketterer
Aaron
Betty Alliman
Patty Edgar Aragonaise
Carla Johnson
Virginia Zieglowsky
Evening Star
Tannhauser
Wagner Mildred Stewart
Massenet
Grieg
L. Wilson Cabin
Leg
Wellman
Naomi Wilson
H. V. Anderson
Mildred Kephart
Evening Journal
Ashington, Iowa
Society
Rebekah
Sevilla Smith
Journal
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