Local notes include moves, visits, and military news
Clara Gamble moves from hospital to the Howard Kerr home on East Van Buren. Captain Reed Salladay visits relatives near Ainsworth and heads to Pierre after leave. Wayne Simmerman Jr joins the Marines and heads to San Diego. LeRoy Riley enlists in the Navy reserves for boat training in San Diego. Families host visits from Des Moines to Kansas City and Colorado. Gas and electric bill discounts end Monday. Frances Falk leaves for Denver via Iowa City to Boulder Canyon with the Brayton family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Gamble
Howard Kerr
van Buren Street
Eldridge
Wayne Simmerman, Jr
Downers Grove, Ill
Kansas City
Des Moines
San Diego
Calif
Frances Falk
Iowa City
Denver
Colo
Boulder
Maurice Brayton
Boulder Canyon
Lovelett Requests Mail at Fort Oglethorpe Address Change
Keneath W. Lovelett announces his new address at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia and asks Washington friends to write again after thanking them for past ecards and letters. Mrs Jessie Moore plans an over Sunday visit to Ainsworth. Mr and Mrs Turnipseed find a large family of potatoes while digging. The Graper birthday surprise includes ice cream and cake. George Means and Mrs Smart visit Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keneath W. Lovelett
Washington
Fort Snelling
Minn
M.P
South Post
P.M.G.C.S
Fort Oglethorpe
Jessie Moore
Ainsworth
Ed Turnipseed
Fred Chalupa
Final Matches Set in City Golf Tourney Sunday
The 1942 city golf championship concludes with Antonoff defending against Phillips in a 86 hole final. Whittaker faces Dr. Lloyd after 18 holes in the B flight, while Kos meets Miller in the A flight final. C flight honors went to Willis Jones over Berkhoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Antonoff
T. R. Phillips
Lester Orr
Martin Whittaker
Whittaker
J. M. Lloyd
Frank Kos
Frank Miller
Miller
J. N. Irwin
Willis Jones
Clarence Berkhoff
Antonoff
Phillips
Hospital Notes and Local Births and Vacations
George York admitted for medical treatment after noon yesterday. Harold and Mrs Moore announce the birth of a daughter this morning at 10 02 weighing six pounds. Clair Davis Margaret Heninger and Jackie Pfeffer underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs Moody admitted as medical patient at Keota. Clara Gamble dismissed home before school. Will Havel on a week long vacation from Peters Hardware. first in 14 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George York
South 8Th
Harold Moore
West Monroe
Clair Davis
South Marion
Margaret Heninger
Columbus Junction
Jackie Pfeffer
Alex Moody
Keota
Clara Gamble
Washington
Will Havel
Peters Hardware Store
Fred Stewart Hardware Store
Indees Set to Host North English at Blattner Field
The Washington Indees aim to even a recent 5 to 4 loss to North English at Blattner Field Sunday at 2 30. Manager Max Raymond plans De vinger as probable pitcher after he limited North English to six hits in the previous meeting. A university players team from Iowa City is slated to visit for another home game a week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Indees
Iowa
Blattner Field
Max Raymond
Indees
Devinger
Racine Drug Stores
Iowa City
Results of Games In Major Leagues
Baseball scores show Chicago 4 Detroit 1 and Boston 2 Philadelphia v Cleveland at St. Louis postponed. Tonight Cleveland at Chicago Detroit at St. Louis Boston at Washington. New York and Philadelphia not scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
St. Louis
Washington
New York
National League Standings and Results Summary
National League standings show Brooklyn at 74 31 705, St. Louis 63 39, Cincinnati 5H4, New York 68 61 0.619, Pittsburgh 47 63 0.470, Chicago 48 69 0.449, Boston 68 24 9% 0.307, Philadelphia 81 70 0.307. Yesterday’s results: New York 8 Brooklyn 0. other games Chicago at Cincinnati, New York at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Boston at Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Bt. Louis
Detroit
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
Weka Pet
Brooklyyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Chicage
Boston Wat
Brooklyn
Destroy 10 Jap Planes in China
United States bombers at an airfield near Canton destroyed at least 10 grounded Japanese planes. No U S planes were lost. Brigadier General Claire L. Chenault said Japan was using their best planes in an attempt to drive U S forces from China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army Air Force Base
China
United States Bomber Command
Canton
United State
Claire L. Chenault
United States Airforce
United States
Funeral services for Amos Weaver attended by distant relatives
Friends and relatives traveled from Keota Muscatine Davenport Moline West Liberty Richland and Kinross to attend Amos Weaver's funeral on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Anna Gage Curt Mitchell Maurice Mitchell Clarence Plapp Donna Springville Elmer Schwartz John Schwartz Oscar Southwick Everett Snider Bob Murphy C C Erwin Charlie Dill Lee Greeson Frankie Bill Greeson I N Weaver Perry Palmer and other Keota West Chester residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Weaver
Anna Gage
Curt Mitchell
Maurice Mitchell
Clarence Plapp
Donna
Springville
Elmer Schwartz
John Schwartz
Muscatine
Oscar Southwick
Moline
Ill
Everett Snider
Bob Murphy
Davenport
C. C. Erwin
West Liberty
Charlie Dill
Kinross
Lee Greeson
Frankie and
Bill Greeson
Richland
I. N. Weaver
Perry Palmer
Keota
West Chester
Reception Tonight For Secretary and Mrs Olin
The public is invited to a reception this evening at the Y from eight to ten. Light refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry B. Olin
All Around Vegetable Tomato Reassessed Nutrient Power
The tomato once thought poisonous is now seen as a key vitamin and mineral carrying vegetable. It gains status as an essential fruiting plant in diets, valued for broad nutrient support.
Rotary Governor T R Davidson Visits Washington Club
Rotary Governor Dr T R Davidson of Mason City traveled to Washington to visit the Washington Rotary club on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Davidson
Mason City
Washington
Washington Rotary Club
Martin Visits Proving Ground Report Warns on War Hype
The article discusses Martin’s claims about wartime reports that mislead the public. He states German 88 millimeter guns were not mounted on tanks in Tobruk and asserts that American weapons and new systems exceed axis capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobruk
Axis
Britain's Friend Claims Gandhi Stokes Indian resistance
In New Delhi and Bombay August 7, the British government in India blocks shop closings on essentials as Gandhi asserts he is Britain's friend and calls for mass passive resistance until India gains independence. Nationalist leaders plan to seek UN intervention and copy their regulations to Roosevelt, China, and Russia to explain their stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
Gandhi
Bombay
Mohandir K. Gandhi
all-India
Congress Today
Britain
Roosevelt
China
Russh
United Nations
Mexican Labor Import to Alleviate War Industry Shortage
The War Department announced last night that Mexican workers will be imported into the United States under industry sponsorship to address a growing labor shortage driven by wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awshington
I. E
United States
War Department
Nervousness Blamed for Tooth Decay in Children
Dr. Percy R. Howe of the For sght Dental infirmary in Boston Massachusetts warns that while a child's diet can support tooth structure and health, nervous spells can offset these benefits and lead to decay after long research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy R. Howe
Forsght Dental Infirmary
Boston
Mass
Fewer Shops Seen in Irish Free State Licenses Probe
A commission investigating licenses predicts a reduction in retail shops in the Irish Free State, currently listing 44 000 shops or one per 70 inhabitants. The report contrasts Denmark with 90, England 97, and Switzerland 176 shops per population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Free State
Free State
Denmark
England
Switzerland
4 H Club Plans for Achievement Day
Nine members of the Fairview Farmerette 4 H club answered roll call during the regular meeting led by Ethel Darlene Sojka. Hazel Sojka opened with the pledge. members presented articles for the Achievement show and discussed topics from dust cloth care to fire prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Farmerette 4-H Club
Ethel Darlene Sojka
Hazel Sojka
Dorothy Tellin
Nadiene
Lu Ella Sojka
Frances Sojka
Viola Marek
Eldjene Sojka
Ray Sojka
White Way Club Plans Camp Cozy Picnic Supper
Thirteen members of the White Way club plus Mrs. Homer Hotle and Patty and other guests visited Mrs. Howard Stewart Tuesday afternoon. A roll call prompt led to sharing notes and plans for a picnic supper at Camp Cozy on Tuesday evening August 11. Sunshine sisters gifts were given, refreshments served, and the next meeting is set with Mrs. Nellie Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Club
Homer Hotle
Patty
R. C. Ferguson
Keith Stewart
Howard Stewart
Camp Cozy
Exhibition golf ends when borrowed watch ceases wheels
Last evening at the Country Club exhibition golf followed a family dinner attended by about 100 members and guests. T L Brookhart used a spectator’s borrowed watch as a tee, delivering a powerful drive that halted the wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T L. Brookhart
Brookhart
Country Club
Theodore 8. Bailey
Ralph E. Shannon
A. W. Clow
Couple to wed in Memphis ceremony this spring
Announcement states Wilma Gabriel daughter of Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Columbus Junction and Orval Werner son of Mrs May Werner Winfield were married in Memphis Missouri on April 5. Mrs Werner a St Francis school of nursing Macomb Illinois graduate has pursued nursing. They will live on a farm southwest of Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Aug
Wilma Gabriel
George Gabriel
Orval Werner
May Werner
Winfield
Memphis
Werner
St. Francis School of Nursing
Macomb
Ill
Here
Viking Graves Opened At Wisklauten Near Cranz
Baltic coast finds at 30 graves near Cranz reveal ninth century weights scales and objects. Preussen museum will expand excavations to a larger scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisklauten
Cranz
Baltic Sea
Preussen Museum
Cornell agronomist says livestock get better breaks than families
A Cornell University agriculturist argues that cows horses and dogs receive superior food benefits compared with the meals available to families who own them. The claim highlights disparities in feed access and animal welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell University
Linger Longer Club Hosts Lawn Social with Ice Cream
Sixteen Linger Longer club members and families enjoyed a lawn social at the J. W. Combs home on Wednesday evening. Rosalie Combs led games while guests visited. the party featured homemade ice cream cake and coffee. Committee chairmen were Mrs. Win Durst Mrs. Everett Schmitt and Mrs. Harry Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linger Longer Club
J. W. Combs
Rosalie Combs
Win Durst
Everett Schmitt
Harry Campbell
Invites Neighbors for Coffee Hour at East Second Street
Mrs. Mary Sherlock hosted neighbors on East Second Street for a neighborhood coffee hour. Attendees included Mrs. Blanche Shalla Mrs. Lloyd Love left Donna Mrs. Elmer Kep hart and others. Coffee and cookies were served, with the next gathering planned in two weeks hosted by Mrs. Lloyd Lovelett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sherlock
East Second Street
Blanche Shalla
Lloyd Loveleft
Donna
Elmer Kephart
Owen Cnossen
Charles Eyestone
Herman Wallace
Homer Godwin
Frances
Lloyd Lovelett
Women’s Guild Forms Chicken Supper Committee
The Women’s Guild of St. Pauls Evangelical and Reform church met with 13 members and 8 children. They plan a church cleanup on August 26 with a potluck, and set the chicken supper for September 10 chaired by Kathryn Humston with Augusta Westen Alta Guenther and Tiny Simmering as committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Guild of
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Harold Wilson
Kathryn Humston
Augusta Westen
Alta
Social Calendar Items and Meetings Schedule
Notices list a Friday 10 a.m. deadline for the social calendar with events including a Rebekah meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the IOOF hall, a Pythian Sisters gathering with family supper at Sunset Park, and Baptist church circle at 6:30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Pearl Votruba. Nyla Rivnier co hosts, booster club by Mrs. Leonard Marie, a general fundraiser for a fire stricken family Wednesday by Valley Ladies Aid with Mary Frederick as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Judson
Baptist Church
Pearl Votruba
Nyla Rivnier
Leonard Marie
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Mary Frederick
Birthday List Notes Many Local Celebrants
Today's birthdays include Laura Oldfield of Pilotburg born 1864 and Betty Hamil Homer Godwin Alice Oldfield T. F. Barker Maynard Strabala from Richmond Kay Hardy Robert Lee Spenner Milton Hillery Glenn Leland Bobby Hesseltine son of Clarence and Mrs Hesseltine lives in Haskins William Cole son of Dale and Mrs Cole Linda Brindley and J. J. DiLorenzo son-in-law of J. F. Lemmon also celebrate their birthdays I Rothschild also observed birthday today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Oldfield
Pilotburg
Betty Hamil
Homer Godwin
Alice Oldfield
Kay Hardy
Robert Lee Spenner
Milton Hillery
Glenn Leland
Bobby Hesseltine
Clarence Hesseltine
Bobby
Haskins
William Cole
Mrs
Dale Cole
J. J. DiLorenzo
J. F. Lemmon
Jolly Troopers Club Meets With Mrs Wagner
Mrs Dora Wagner hosted the Jolly Troopers club yesterday afternoon for eight members two children and two visitors Mrs Ivan Hahn and Mrs John Wagner. Roll call was a favorite recipe. Next meeting is Sept 3 with Mrs Florence Wagner to decide on continuing regular meetings. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Wagner
Jolly Troopers Club
Ivan Hahn
John Wagner
Florence Wagner
Steele Crawford Vincent reunions announced for August
The Steele reunion is set for Sunday August 9 at Sunset Park 14613. The Crawford Ralston Stevenson family reunion will be Sunday August 16 at the W B Augustine home south of Dublin with a basket dinner at noon and families to bring their own sugar 14713. The Vincent reunion will be held at Sunset Park on Wednesday August 12 147t3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Sunset Park
Crawford-Ralston-Stevenson
W. B. Augustine
Dublin
Vincent
WSCS Picnic Dinner Draws Members and Guests
In Riverside on August 7 the Women's Society for Christian Service held a picnic at the town park with a noon basket dinner. A program disclosed each member's secret friend and gifts given over the year. Forty members attended. guests included Mrs. Margaret Cress, Mrs. David Golden, and Mrs. May Alcorn. Treasurer Mrs. Hubert F. Doud resigned, and Mrs. Mary Hartzgler was named successor. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Doud before her move to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Women's Society For Christian Service
Margaret Cress
Cedar Rapids
David Golden
Corpus Christi
Texas
May Alcorn
Hubert F. Doud
Mary Hartzgler
Windsor Police Ordered to Enforce Speed Laws
Windsor police will strictly enforce speed limits as ordered by the police commission. Officers will not speed speeders with cruisers and are given an even chance against arrest. The aim is fair enforcement and adherence to traffic rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Ontario
Canada
Police Commission
Kingbirds Guard Chicken Yards From Predators
Kingbirds are credited with keeping crows and hawks away from chicken yards and feed mainly on insects and wild fruits. They rarely interfere with domestic fowl and cause few complaints.
Rail Fence Decline Drives Ohio Fence Survey Findings
The Ohio conservation department reports a sharp drop in rail fences. A survey across three counties found only 20 of 2692 fences inspected were rail structures, accounting for less than 1 percent and indicating rapid disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Conservation Department
Ohio
Merry Eight Meeting At Mrs Weaver's Home
Grace Weaver hosted the Merry Eight club at her daughter Mrs. Mel Haberman's Wayland home on August 6. Two new members joined, Mrs. Bill Crandall and Mrs. Velma Rowdyn, and the evening featured social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Grace Weaver
Merry Eight Club
Mel Haberman
Billl Crandall
Velma Rowdyn
Mrs. Ray Sojka Hosts H J Club Meeting
Mrs. Ray Sojka hosted the H J club yesterday with nine members present. Honorary member Mrs. Mary Sojka and visitors Mrs. Adolph Shalla and Mrs. Ray Carter attended, Carter welcomed as a new member. The group made housewives for the Red Cross and voted to fund the kettle and ne tary articles for the “boy wives” with Red Cross funds. Darlene Frances Rosamond and Levita served refreshments. next meeting set for August 27 with Mrs Joa Te Bockhorst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sojka
H. J Club
Mary Sojka
Adolph Shalla
Ray Carter
Sojka
Carter
Red Cross
Darlene
Frances
Rosamond
Levita
Joa Te Bockhorst
Williams Families At Annual Reunion
The seventh annual Williams descendants reunion was held at Columbus Junction chau tauqua park with a noon dinner. Attendees included multiple Williams families from Columbus Junction Crawfordsville Winfield Chicago and relatives. Officers were reelected and Evelyn Williams gave a declamatory reading before a group photo and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard and
Jane Williams
Columbus Junction Chautauqua Park
Esther Arthur
Evelyn Williams
America
Harry Antes
Hugh Antes
Chicago
Robert L. Evans
Winfield
Richard Arthur
Kenneth
Arlene Jones
Columbus Junction
Luther Williams
Evelyn
Georgta Williams
Wayne
Marion
John R. Williams
Howard Williams
Bobby
Harold
Marjorie
Fern
Kathryn Williams
Wilbert Rose
Marie
Gladys
Maurice
Marshal
Crawfordsville
John Rees
Maria
Leah Anderson
Constance Ragnar and Merle Godber Wed in Gulfport
Merle Godber son of Mr and Mrs C B Godber and Constance Rager of Three Rivers Michigan wed July 4 at Gulfport Mississippi Methodist church. Attendants Lt Robert J Costella and Lillian Miller. Wedding dinner at Splendid Hotel followed by short honeymoon in New Orleans before Pvt Godber returns to Keesler Field. Rural Wellman women plan August bond and stamp sale at Grand theater. July sales exceeded 13000 and June totals surpass 16000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Merle Godber
C. B. Godber
Constance Rager
Three Rivers
Mich
Gulfport
Miss
Robert J. Costella
Lillian Miller
Splendid
New Orleans
Pvt
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T. F. Barker
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WSCS
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Roseville Pottery
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