Local notices of travels and vacations in Midwest towns
Mrs Silas Ross plans a week long visit with family in Walcott Iowa Rock Island Illinois and Wellman Iowa after a brief stop with her son Harold E Ross in Wellman. Mrs Howard Crozier heads to Chicago to visit daughter Mrs Donald Minick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Ross
Clarence Woods
Walcott
Iowa
Kenneth Ross
Rock Island, Ill
Harold E. Ross
Wellman
Howard Crozier
Chicago
Donald Minick
League Standings and Friday Baseball Results
American League standings show Washington leading with 54 wins and 47 losses. Philadelphia sits at 40 58 with the tight race continuing. Friday results include Washington 4 Boston 2 and Detroit 6 Chicago 0. Pitching matchups feature Gatehouse or Sandra for St Louis at Cleveland, Chandler at Philadelphia, Dietrich at Detroit, and Mertz at Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American League
Li Pet. Et Wertender
Washington
Chrtee. Ohnsus
Fey
Cleveland
Snug, Li Castried
Philadelphia
Smith
New York
Chandler
Flores
Chicago
Dietrich
Detroit
Newhouser
Mertz
Boston
Dobson
Baseball Scores Across Cities With Late Playoff Proposals
The results show New York 4 Philadelphia 3 in the first game and Philadelphia 7 New York 4 in the second. Cincinnati 9 Chicago 7. Boston 4 Brooklyn 3. St Louis 8 Pittsburgh 3. Playoff set for June 13 with pitchers Hebert 6 7 and Munger 4 2. Vander Meer 9 11 faces Wyse 5 4. Javery 9 10 against Davis 6 7 or Lohrman 6 6. Conger 1 5 at Melton 5 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Hebert
Munger
Vander Meer
Wyse
Javery
Davis
Lohrman
Conger
Melton
L. Pet
Pittsburgh A
Chicago A
Oak Park and Keota Residents Visit Friends and Family
Mary Margaret McKee visits grandmother in Oak Park while Mrs. Will Balyss and Mrs. R. G. Greenwood visit relatives in Keota. J. W. Lee travels to Macon Georgia to see husband Lt. J. W. Lee. Ensign C Elecha address in Grenview Illinois.Gas and Electric bill discounts end Tuesday. Norman Schoonover informs parents he is at Topeka General Hospital after war injury in Africa. He reports a stiff neck but feeling hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margaret McKee
R. D. McKee
Oak Park
Illinois
Emma ‘Vincent
Will Balyss
R. G. Greenwood
Keota
Set
Norman Schoonover
H. J. Schoonover
General Hospital
Topeka
Kansas
Schoonover
Africa
States
Infant Born to Washington Couple at 3 10 PM
Mr and Mrs Gregg Smith of Washington R 3 welcomed a son weighing seven pounds twelve and three quarter ounces after a birth at 3 10 pm yesterday. Several patients at the hospital underwent procedures today including a major operation a tonsillectomy and an appendectomy. Others were admitted for observation and later discharged accompanied by multiple local residents returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg Smith
Washington
R 3
John Redlinger
Keota
Donna Eshelman
Pleasant
Lester Roth
Wayland
Richard G. McCleery
East Main
Meeker Hess
Jerelyn Rose
Keola
Raymond Swartzweller
Mary Ann
Richland
Duane Hazen
Ainsworth
Bonnie Pickard
Pleasant Pisin
Mary Lough
Viola van Sant
Frighton
Aging House Demands Focus on War Time Priorities
Home owners' friend column advises preserving household goods amid war needs. Readers submit tips on paint storage, insulation, ventilation, turning radii for cars, shingle maintenance, stone fireplaces, boiler care, tool rust prevention, and water heater regulation with practical fixes and product suggestions.
Washington County Letters From Soldiers Open Door to Home
Short excerpts from letters received by the county highlight sons serving in the armed forces. They reveal personal updates from distant posts and expressions of pride, homesickness, and hope as families wait for news and return dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Soldier Writes of North Africa Campaign and Dieppe raid
SGT. Donald J. Walker, stationed in North Africa, describes England and the Dieppe raid, the North Africa landings, and air field bombardments. He notes Allied advances in Algeria, Tunisian fronts, and final moves to the central and northern fronts as the Africa campaign ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Walker
Air Corps
North Africa
Lngland
England
Dieppe
Center
Algeria
Africa
Europe
North Africa letter home from PVT Dale L Hoyle
Private Dale L Hoyle writes from North Africa describing travel restrictions by location, hot days and cool nights, odd native customs, sea moonlight beauty, sick fellow soldiers, and surprising cats. He notes no longer having Boy Scout gear and hopes the letter finds everyone well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale L. Hoyle
North Africa
Ensign Blecha Arrives for Weekend Visit in Chicago
Ensign Clifford Blecha, in the navy flying service, arrives for a week end visit with his mother Mrs. Joe Wehr. He has been assigned as co-pilot on the commandant’s plane of the 9th Naval District in Chicago and wears a crutch from a broken foot injury. His wife and baby are at Las Cruces New Mexico and will join him in Chicago once he is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Blecha
Joe Wehr
Navy
9Th Naval District
Chicago
Ensign Blecha
Blecha
Baby
Las Cruces
Practical Fabrics for Braided Rugs Mention Fading Issue
Home dyed fabrics fade quickly, making them impractical for braided rug projects. The piece discusses preference for durable fibers to maintain color and longevity in finished rugs.
Shower Courtesy For Mrs. Coakley
Mrs. Howard Coakley received a miscellaneous bridal shower last evening at the home of Mrs. William Putman. Co hosts were Mrs. Stanley Foster Mrs. Gayle Kelly and Mrs. Bryan Coakley. Thirty nine relatives and friends attended with games contests quizes and gifts displayed on a pedestal under a pink crepe paper gowned figure. Refreshments were served in pink and white decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Coakley
William Putman
Stanley Foster
Gayle Kelly
Bryan Coakley
Putman
Will Manussier
Victor Blattner
Sharon Kelly
Karen Foster
Wanda Blattner
Mrs. Coakley
Karen
Wanda
Install Alice Wulf As Noble Grand at Rebekah Meeting
At the Rebekah lodge meeting Alice Wulf was installed as noble grand after an earlier absence. Mrs. Milo Steele became past noble grand and a large slate of committees was named for the term. The charter was draped for two past officers and a delegate to the Des Moines assembly was chosen. Refreshments followed for about sixty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Wulf
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
Alice Wul
Noble Grand
Will
Ralph Zeck
Milo Steele
Miss Wulf
Carl Harcher
Ralph Beck
Theodore Kiesey
Harold Grey
Flowers and Sick
Gilbert Mills
Lucy Knauss
Jona Shebeck
Koy Stewart
Jesse Campbell
Libby Musil
Clive Gray
Paul Harvey
Seth Carvell
Theodore Mor
Pasi
Lou Seaker
E. Sisk
Frank Longwell
Alice Walt
Starke
McCreed
Fred Bourgeois
Karl Nicola
Fred Shephart
M. DL. Lee
Wilt Kes
Cloyce Horsey
Floyd Murucck
Endowment Committer
Edrth Weidner
Fred Z4ieglowsky
Laconit Schantz
Leona Hamilton
Florence Holmes
Rarph Zeck
L. G. Jusenheimer
Clarence Brown
John Mapel
Ways and
Sorrell
Seth Carris
Floyd Murdock
G.H.M. Club Hosts Picnic at Sunset Park
The G H M pinochle club held a picnic supper Thursday at Sunset Park with about 35 attendees including members and families. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alter Rukgaber Mr and Mrs John Godwin Mrs Donald JAns Donna Barbara Kathleen Crone Rock Island IL Livelyn Warren Muscatine and Mrs Fred Speed. The next meeting will be with
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.H.M. Pinochle Club
Sunset Park
Alter Rukgaber
John Godwin
Donald Jans
Donna
Barbara
Kathleen Crone
Rock Island
Illinois
Livelyn Warren
Muscatine
Fred Speed
Camp Fire Girls Head to Camp Hantesa
A group from the local Camp Fire Girls chapter under Mrs. George Dowell departs tomorrow for Camp Hantesa six miles from Boone. This is the seventh and final week of the camp season with a maximum 150 girls per week, and the group includes JoAnn Wilson Ruth Bartow Patricia Weldin Francis Miller Nancy Patterson Janet Sweet Barbara Godwin Colleen Godwin Marsha Bailey Phyllis Hershberger Rachael Galloway Marie Lee. Mrs. Dowell JoAn Patterson Shirley Dowell Jane Whitehead leave this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Girls
Ufter
George Dowell
Hantesa
Boone
JoAnn Wilson
Ruth Bartow
Patricia Weldin
Francis Miller
Nancy Patterson
Janet Sweet
Barbara
Colleen Godwin
Marsha Bailey
Phyllis Hershberger
Rachael Galloway
Marie Lee
Mrs. Dowell
Joan Patterson
Shirley Dowell
Jane Whitehead
birthday list marks three quarter century club members
Mrs Laura Odfield age seven joins the Journal three quarter century club birthday observers. Other celebrants include Betty Hamil Omaha Neb Homer Godwin Mrs Allie Oldfield Pilotbur and Mrs T F Barker. Lynda Rae Moore debuts birthday as daughter of Harold E Mecore and wife Mt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Odfield
Journal
Betty Hamil
Omaha, Neb
Homer Godwin
Allie Oldfield
Piiotbur
T. F. Barker
Lynda Rae Moore
Harold E. Mecore
Mt. Pleasant
Birthdays and anniversaries noted in local listings
Maynard Strabala Kay Hardy Linda Brim ley J Rothchhild and J J Di Lorenzo are birthday honorees today Donna Durr is remembered today Glenn Leland Peterson has three candles on his cake Three other birthday youths Rob spenner Robby Hesseltine and Wm Cole today Seventh wedding anniversary for Alvin Hahn of Crawfordsville Tomorrow brings more observers Earl Smith Hiram Baker Charlie Richey Everette Green Mrs John D Jones Mrs Dave McGaffey Mrs Clyde Kennard Elizabeth Bauer Delmar Oldfield Norman Shalla Billy Fisher celebrate birthdays tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Strabala
Richmond
Kay Hardy
Linda Brimley
J. Rothchhild
J. J. DiLorenzo
J.4. Lemmon
Glenn Leland Peterson
Grant Peterson
Robert Spenner
Wm. Spenner
Riverside
Robby Hesseltine
Clarence Hesseltine
Haskins
Wm. Cole
Kale Cole
Earl Smith
Hiram Baker
Charlie Richey
Everette Green
Keota
John D. Jones
West Sunset
Dave McGaffey
Clyde Kennard
Pilotburg
Elizabeth Bauer
Delmar Oldfield
Birthday greetings for Loren Chalupa and Raymond Bell
Folks near Richmond and the Chalupa family honor Loren Chalupa son of Mr and Mrs Fred Chalupa and Raymond Bell with tomorrow birthday wishes as families and neighbors share warm regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Chalupa
Fred Chalupa
Richmond
Raymond Bell
Light shades for pullets to protect birds and crops
For the pullet range movable light shades shield birds from midday sun and prevent damage to green growth from constant trampling.
Mr and Mrs Eli Jackson in September
A short notice mentions Mr Eli Jackson and Mrs Eli Jackson with a time frame set in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Jackson
Fat Lamb Fat Flavor in Cooking
Fat lamb fat has a strong flavor and should be used sparingly or combined with other fats in cooking.
Women in AFL and CIO Unions Reach Million Mark
About 1,300,000 women belong to AFL unions and 1,500,000 are members of CIO unions. The Railroad Brotherhoods also include women members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
CIO
Railroad
Social Calendar Preserves Church and Club Meetings
Tuesday events include Ann Judson Circle of Baptists at 7 30 p.m. with Mildred Jackson and Booster Club chaired by Mrs Don Wylie and Mrs Arthur Duensing. Weather delay possible with Mrs Duensing. VFW regular business at 2 Di o 4 56 K C hall. Past Noble Grand Circle at 8 p m. Wednesday Lexington Circle afternoon with Mrs Albert Paul and Ethel C D A business and social meeting at 7 45 p.m. at C hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Judson
V.F.W
K.C. Hall
Noble Grand Circle
Jesse Campbell
Ethel
C.D
A. Business and Social Meeting
C. Hall
Sunset park hosts multiple August reunions and events
The Romine Augustine Lexington Circle and Hotle Shockley reunions set for Sunset Park on August 8. Committees include Mrs W F Augustine Mrs Lee Craig and Mrs Fred Sheets. Also a K of C meeting August 9 and a county horse economist demo at New Haven church August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine
Sunset Park
W. FB. Augustine
Lee Craig
Fred Sheets
Ruth = Foster
New Haven
Eyveryone
Linger Longer Club Ice Cream Social Planned
The Linger Longer club will host an ice cream social at the James Combs residence Wednesday evening. Old members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linger Longer
James Combs Home
Missionary Groups Hear Mrs Hunt on W G M S Meeting
Mrs Homer Hunt of Ainsworth spoke to the Women s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church yesterday. She praised her Pittsburg W G M S trip and the Round the World prayer meeting, devotional hours, and union with leading officers at the general society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hunt
Ainsworth
Women’s Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
W.G.M.S
Pittsburg
General Society
D. H. McLaughlin
Carolyn Hamilton
Roger Sherman
H. H. McCleery
Cloyce Stewart
Leta Glenn
Hunt
J. D. Sands
Lowden
Bordwell Hosts Pansy Hill Club Social
Mrs. B B Bordwell entertained the Pansy Hill club at her home with fifteen members in attendance. Guests created history booklets featuring individuals present during the gathering and were served buffet style refreshments. Mary Bordwell and Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
4. B. Bordwell
Mary
Lloyd Neiswanger
Ainsworth Y P C U Social Hour Hosted at Betty Colthurst Home
Betty Colthurst hosted the Ainsworth Y P C U social hour at her Waterloo home on Thursday evening. About forty members and invited guests enjoyed lawn games and homemade ice cream and cookies served by Betty's mother and aunt. The event closed with an hour of singing at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Colthurst
Y.P.C.U
United Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth
Betty
Roger Colthurst
R. G. Pratt
Waterloo
Elizabeth Caldwell Honored at Cousin Party
Elizabeth Caldwell a student nurse from University Hospital Iowa City was honored at a Thursday party hosted by cousin Evelyn Chalupa. The evening included games refreshments at Lewis Snack Shack and skating at the rink with guests Dale Caldwell Lois Reeves Donnald Lyle Darbyshire Mary Ellen Beliel Robert Etterbush Raph Etterbush Clark Miller and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Caldwell
University Hospital
Iowa City
Evelyn Chalupa
Chalupa
Lewis
Dale
Lois Reeves
Donnald Lyle Darbyshire
Mary Ellen Beliel
Robert
Raph Etterbush
Clark Miller
Lester
Mildred Gardner
Alvin
Bernard Kephart
Charles
Marion Swift
Arlene Lambert
Donna
Jeanne
Governors as Family Men Across the States
Most governors are family men with up to six children and an average of three. Boys predominate among their offspring, and two governors are bachelors.
Picnic Dinner for Women’s Missionary Society Held
The annual afternoon division picnic was held in the church basement at noon with a bountiful dinner for twenty seven members and guests. Mrs. Marie Ross and Mrs. Lola Winga led the committee with assistance from Mrs. D. N. Anwyl and Mrs. Carrie Anderson. Out of town guests included Mrs. Hunt and Mary Margaret McKee of Oak Park Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie Wehling Fulton
Hunt
Women's Missionary Socity
Marie Ross
Lola Winga
D. N. Anwyl
Carrie Anderson
Mary Margaret McKee
Oak Park
Illinois
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California
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Canada
C. J. Jungbluth
Rochester
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Orvill C. Long
A.S.N
Wayne E. Testroet
Camp McCain
Mississippi
E. H. Testroet
West Chester
Gatehouse
Sandra
J. W. Lee
Macon, Georgia
Charles Sutton
Huron
Dakuta
Ensign C
Elecha
BOQ
U.S. NA
Grenview
Southern Utilities Co
Roger 8. Whitman
Roger B. Whitman
WIN Features
Washington, D. C
Farmers
Federal Housing Administration
G.H.M. Club
Donna Durr
Mrs
Alvin Hahn
Crawfordsville
Norman Shalla
Billy Fisher
Moore's Bootery
Duplate
Duplite
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Lexington Circle
Albert Paul
K. of C’s
Mrs. Hunt
John Shields
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