Musca Nine resident visits kin and guests travel
J Harvey Burham of Musca Nine and his daughters Regina and Deloris of San Francisco visited yesterday with his parents Mr and Mrs Cloyce Burham. Brown's Garage conducted motor overhauling. Bill Kiesey Wanda Atkinson and Mr and Mrs EG Longley of Grinmell were guests of Mrs Addie Thompson yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harvey Burham
Musca
Regina
Deloris
San Francisco
Calif
Mrs
Cloyce Burham
Bill Kiesey
Wanda Atkinson
EG Longley
Grinmell
Mr. Kiesey
Addie Thompson
Local Hospital Discharges and Newborns Reported
Dismissals included Mrs Dallas Chamberlin and Cynthia Sue, and several others at the city hospital. A daughter arrived Saturday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Robert Hammer, and siblings were born to Harold Schreckengast and Max Yoder families earlier this week. Surgical admissions were Dorothy Walker and Ernest Beachy, with Mrs Clarence Hesseltine admitted for injuries from an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hammer
E. Main St
Harold Schreckengast
Keota
Max Yoder
Wellman
Dorothy Walker
Ernest Beachy
Kalona
Clarence Hesseltine
F Pieasant
Kelsey and Shannon Capture City Golf Titles
Bill Kelsey, a top local high school golfer, won the city championship by defeating Clair Whiting 2 up. Elizabeth Shannon claimed the women's title with a 7 up victory over Helen Breese as a large gallery watched the finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kelsey
Clair Whiting
Elizabeth Shannon
Helen Breese
Washington
Kelsey-Whiting
Whiting
Kelsey
Bill
Ray Whitehead
Lee Holland
Holland
Dave Elder
Bill Boshart
Dave
Vernon Witting
Stanly Zager
Pete McCutchen
Phil Weldin
Wayne Chamberlin
Eddie Nardy
Wapello Bears Juniors Take League Title 5-3
Washington Juniors staged a late rally in the sixth inning but Wapello’s Le gion squad held firm to win 5-3 and clinch the league championship. Tommy Murphy started rough but settled for a solid mound performance. Aller Putman and Schmidt made sharp plays as Washington’s season ended with a 3-5 record and a .429 winning percentage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wapello
Legion
Tommy Murphy
Nitch
Aller
Putman
Schmidt
Mr and Mrs John Riggs Seen Shopping in Washington
Mr and Mrs John Riggs of Haskins were shopping in Washington this morning, described in a brief local item noting their outing and the city they visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riggs of
Haskins
Washington
Weekly Community Sale Notices at Iowa Auction Barns
Weekly livestock sales announced at Whittaker sale barn each Friday and at Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa every Wednesday. Local farmers and buyers are invited to attend these regular auctions for cattle hogs and other livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittaker
Midway Sales
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Local residents take trips and return from visits
Mr and Mrs J S James returned from Lake Mills near the Minnesota border after visiting their son and family. Many friends travel to Washington and Chicago for short visits and purchases. Local sales and auctions advertise Herman’s clearance and Ainsworth American Legion Auction Sale set for August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. James
Lake Mills
Minnesota
William Howard James
Parsons student visits Washington and local travels
Henrietta Stewart from Parsons College Fairfield spent weekend with parents in Washington. Crossett and Hazen families hosted a Grinnell visit. Dunsmore family returned from Petersburg with overseas telegram. Richards and Koehler family plan ten day trip to northern Minnesota with Fargo hosts. Edna Witting to Eagle Grove to visit her son Orlin Wittrig and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Stewart
Parsons College
Fairfield
Washington
George Stewart
Edna Witting
Eagle Grove
Orlin Wittrig
Davison Reunion Held at Sunset Park with 66 Attendees
The 12th annual Davison reunion occurred yesterday at Sunset Park drawing 66 attendees. Roy Davison led a short meeting and officers were elected for the new year with Elmer Neff as president and Russell Davison as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Sunset Park
Roy Davison
Elmer Neff
Russell Davison
Helen Davison
John Wagner
Lorel Garrett
Washington
John W. Davison
Howard Wagner
Elmer
Everett Davison
Cheryl
Russell Lavison
Brighton
Richards Families Picnic at Sunset
Richards family members held a picnic yesterday noon honoring Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dillon and Elaine Dillon of Jonesboro Tennessee. The event featured a bountiful dinner followed by visiting and photography with numerous Richards relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Paul Dillon
Elaine
Jonesboro
Tenn
Clarence Richards
Ainsworth
Tommy Ik Richards
Des Moines
W. C. Richards
Mary
Dale
Robert
Stanley Richards
Susanne
Jerry Richards
Charles Swift
Patricia and
Leland
John Richards
Marsh Atkinson
Jones Minick exchange vows in Presbyterian manse ceremony
Mrs Mae F Jones of Ottumwa announces the marriage of her daughter Annabelle Ruth to Ralph Robert Minick son of Mr and Mrs RR Minick. The ceremony was at seven Saturday evening with Rev T E White officiating in the Presbyterian manse. The couple plan to reside at 602 North Second Avenue after a wedding trip to the Ozarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae F. Jones
Ottumwa
Annabelle Ruth
Ralph Robert Minick
R. R. Minick
Presbyterian Manse
T. E. White
Hubert Lehrer
Cuit
Emma Barnett
H. E. Williams
Leake of the Ozarks
C O C Class Meeting At West Chester Methodist
The C O C class met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Thrapp’s home with Mrs. Roy Gardner as co host. Thirteen members and one guest Mrs. Merle Thrapp attended. Devotions were led by president Mrs. Milo Delong and the program by Mrs. Ira Hough and Mrs. Homer Porter. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Thrapp. September committee members were Mrs. Ernest Chambers and Mrs. Will Rief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Methodist Church
Charles Thrapp
Roy Gardner
Merle Thrapp
Milo Delong
Ira Hough
Homer Porter
Thrapp
Ernest Chambers
Will Rief
I. G. White Chapter W R C Holds Initiation Meeting
I. G. White chapter No. 45 Woman's Relief Corps met at Legion hall with 19 members and 22 visitors from J. W. Baker corps West Chester. Mrs Ernest Salladay presided as president. National orders read, 17 sick calls reported. New year password given. Invitation read for Fairfield Chautauqua picnic August 11 with patriotic speakers. Two new members Kate Gallagher Mae Stokes initiated by visiting corps. Visiting members praised meeting and invited Washington corps to West Chester. Social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. White
Woman’s Relief Corps
Legion Hall
J. W. Baker Corps
West Chester
Ernest Salladay
Clarence Brinning
Salladay
Fairfield
Chautauqua Park
Kate Gallagher
Mae Stokes
W.R.C
Washington Corps
America
C. E. Sehmitt
Presbyterian prayer meeting at 9 30 Wednesday
The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will be held at 9 30 A M at the church. The Hotel and Shockley reunion is set for Sunset Park on Thursday August 8. The Augustine family reunion is planned for Sunday August 11 at Sunset Park with a picnic dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Hotle and Shockley
Sunset Park
Augustine
Happy Birthday and Anniversary Roll Call
A local birthday and anniversary list notes Mr. and Mrs. Sam A Munson celebrating their fourth wedding anniversary. Numerous residents receive birthday wishes including Dorothy Mae and her father William, Janet Anne Enke, Larry Dean Bush, Virginia Marlene Bontrager, Linda Rae Little, Ruth Ann Wilson, Frances Erwin, Velda Mas Knepp, and others. Aged 78 year Mary Steele of Riverside marked by Three Quarter Century club congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Anne Enke
Gilly Enke
Columbus’ Junction
Larry Dean Bush
Cy Bush
Virginia Marlene Bontrager
Mose Bontrager
Kinross
Linda Rae Little
Ivan Little
Keota
Frances Erwin
Sam Erwin
Olds
Velda Mas Knepp
Eli Knepp
Mary Steele
Riverside
Three Quarter Century Club
Social calendar entries list meetings and socials for week
A sprawling schedule shows Democratic group, women clubs, garden and bridge events, picnics at Sunset Park, a reception for Rev. and Mrs Floyd Smith, and church guilds. Notable items include transportation coordination, reservations, a flower show, and a rural women's club meeting postponed this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I and I Club
J. B. Hoxworth
Women of Country
R. H. McCleery
Clarence Logan
Ted Brown
Sunset Park
Floyd Smith
Gracehill
Sunshine Community Club
Peter Koehler
Rall
H. H. Club
William Longer
H. J. Club
Ray Sojka
Walnut Women’s Club
Rooster Club
Rural Woman's Club
Country Club
Wesleyan Service Guild of Methodist Church
Daryl Tucker
Iowa Ave
Betrothal revealed for Bette Snakenberg and Merle Turnipseed
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Snakenberg announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Bette to Merle E. Turnipseed, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Turnipseed. The couple’s betrothal was disclosed during a Saturday gathering at 746 East Washington Street with bridge, refreshments, and out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Snakenberg
Bette
Merle E. Turnipseed
Lloyd Turnipseed
Snakenberg
East Washington Street
Lila Holden
Phyllis Brown
Miss Holden
Richmond
Virginia Gibson
Des Moines
Marian Tietz
LaCrosse
Wisc
Lloyd Tunipseed
Robert Loewe
Merle
Gipple and Genisio Wed in Galesburg Ceremony
Myrna Gipple daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben H Gipple Columbus Junction and Joe Genisio son of Mr and Mrs Louis Genisio Galesburg Ill were married July 27 in the parsonage of the First Methodist church at Galesburg by Rev Raagan. Attendants were Mrs Oscar Shragal and Robert Royce. The couple will live in Galesburg. Honor David Little Mr and Mrs Henry Little entertained Sunday for son David on his fourth birthday. Out of town guests included grandparents Mr and Mrs Alfred Cantoni of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Gipple
Ben H. Gipple
Columbus Junction
Joe Genisio
Louis Genisio
Galesburg
Ill
First Methodist Church
Mr. Ragan
Oscar Shragal
Robert Royce
David Little
Henry Little
David
Mrs
Alfred Cantoni
Washington
Ursolic Acid from Cranberry Skins Could Aid Mayonnaise Emulsions
Ursolic acid in cranberry skins yields a wax that researchers say may reappear on dining tables as an emulsifying agent in mayonnaise and on dressing tables in cosmetic products.
Storing and Preserving Harvest Carrots
Advice on selecting carrots for canning or storage stresses harvesting mild flavored roots, avoiding overgrown or cracked pieces. Wash and scrub soil, trim to cube or slice thin, blanch 2 to 3 minutes, then pack in a brine of salt and cold water.
Country Club Dinner Plans With Family Guests
Country club members and their families will attend a Thursday evening dinner at the club. Mrs. J. C. Holbert serves as general chairman. After dinner entertainment is led by Theodore B. Bailey and Richard H. McCleery with Mrs. R. H. McCleery as telephone chairman. Dinner committee members include J. C. Holbert and several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
J. C. Holbert
Theodore B. Bailey
Richard H. McCleery
R. H. McCleery
Theodore Bailey
E. B. Hammer
W. Livingston
Harold Cumming
Robert Day
Harold Wehr
Raph Martin
Berdene Beckler and Cecil Long Wed in Davenport Nuptials
Berdene Wilma Beckler and Cecil Long exchanged marriage vows at Little Bit of Heaven in Davenport Saturday afternoon. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beckler of Seward Nebraska, wore a light blue crepe dress. the groom is connected to Horse and Son firm. They plan a two week trip west and will reside at 310 East Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Bit of Heaven
Davenport
Berdene Wilma Beckler
Cecil © Long
Joe Beckler
Seward
Nebr
Myrtie Long
North English
R. D. W Miurlock
Betty Simons
David Mason
Washington
J. C. Penney
Winga
North Side
Mr. Long
Horse and Son
Mrs. Long
East Third Street
Annual Woodburn Families Reunion Reported In Iowa City Park
The 16th annual Woodburn family reunion gathered about 50 members and guests in the park at Iowa City. A noon cooperative dinner followed by a business meeting elected officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodburn
Lowe City
L. C. Woodburn
BD. G. Beenblossom
Iowa City
Jeanette
Dele Woodburn
Dick Anderson
Fred Downing
Bob
Martha
Washington
Alan Frost
Eleanor
Clinton
Antha W. Reed
Kenneth Wells
Carol
Wayne Reed
Anes
Marion Woodburn
Cgmiha
A Es Buchwaite Geraid
Eochard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf’s Flower
Brown’s Garage
Dallas Chamberlin
Cynthia Sue
E. Washingdon St
Raymond Stalder
Madison St
Betty Tait
East Seventh St
Clyde Garrett
Charles L. Belles
E. Seventh St
Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Mrs. Shannon
Ann Johnson
Frances Miller
Boots Young
Wapello Bears
Journal
Helman
Margaret DeLashmutt
M. E. DeLashmutt
Bloomington
Cornell College
Marcia Jennings
Miss DeLashmutt
Jennings
St. Louis
Herman
Max White
Owen
Beverly Brown
Theodore Brown
Washington, D. C
Pfe
Max White Jr
Walter Reed General Hospital
Betty Stewart
Cloyce Stewart
Chicago
Mildred Stewart
Cloyee Stewart
Max L. Sieetz
Oscar Sheets
North of
Lloyd Luers
White Oake
Marion Smith
New Haven
Virginia Luers
Pvt
Donald Smith
Camp Stoneman
George Berry
Los Angeles
Oscar Hughes
West
Washington State
California
Glen Hitchcock
J. Martin White
Wayland
White
August Hochstadtler
Nettie Gerig
Cloyce Kerr
Ames
Tom C. Davis
Willard W. Glaze
Houston
Texas
Galveston
Ainsworth American Legion
Richard Stearns
Michael
Champaign, Ill
Tom.c. Davis
Roy” Rotzinger
Raymond Glasgow
Frank Pollard
North Hollywood
Keokuk
C. C. Klepfer
Brown’s
EK. YD. Crossett
Grinnell
Crossett
Hazen
Allen Dunsmore
Shelly Jean
Petersburg
Dunsimore
Camp Kilmore
N. J
Will C. Richards
John Koehler
Verle Maxwell
Fargo
N. Dal
A. Jones
Washington,owa
Jones—Minick
C.O.C
C. Thrapp
Washington, IA
Sam A. Munson
Dorothy Mae
William
Ruth Ann Wilson
Harold Wilson
A. E. Reeves
M. J. Redlinger, Jr
Robert Richard Lowe
Minnie Dennison
Keith Baker
J. E. Lemmon
Women's Democrat Club of Washington Co
Mary Green
Harry Dye
ER. C. Eicher
Jeanette Kyle
C.F
Bette Snakenberg
Lloyd E
Web
Japan
Cologne
By Scharmouche
Wachirgtor
Ints Beer
By Ruth Foster
Country Club Group
Family Uime
Berdene
W. Beckler
Cecil O. Long
CG. V. Grall
John W. Lee
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