Local Residents Share Weekend Visits and Tours Across Towns
Local families gathered for Sunday visits and meals with relatives in Davenport and Ottumwa. Mrs. W. M. Fitzwilliam returned from a multi city eastward tour visiting Niagara Falls Albany New York City Atlantic City Philadelphia and Washington D C including a White House and Capitol stop. The group also toured the French liner Normandie and viewed the Statue of Liberty. Other readers welcomed guests from Des Moines Iowa City Fairfield and Beverly Hills California during weekend stays and family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Fitzwilliam
Niagara Falls
United States
Albany
N. Y
Hudson River
New York City
Atlantic City
N. J
Philadelphia
Washington, P. C
White House
Capitol
Normandie
Atlantic Ocean
Bedloes Island
Nellie Wilson
Des Moines
W. Stewart
Miss Wilson
West Coast
William Burney
Iowa City
Fred Hinkhouse
Fairfield
Mrs Stewart
Louis Rellers
Chicago
Joe Shalla
Elmer Bush
Kalona
Keller
Wieboldt
Indees Fall to Os Kaloosa 7 to 3 in Sunday Game
Indees suffer their fourth straight defeat under a broiling sun at Os kaloosa. Absences of Kiesey Mitchell Anderson and Jacobs weakened the locals as Henson and Merle Feree held the mound for the winners. Sumner Cummings pitched a strong relief stint for the locals, fanning seven in three innings after a shaky start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Indees
Indeo
Kiesey
Mitchell
Anderson
Jacobs
Vic ‘Trosky
Henson
Merle Feree
Feree
Uiey
Sojka
Wagenknecht
Guy Sojka
Sumner Cumimogs
Riverside
Cummings
American Legion
Columbus Junction
Ottumwa Juniors Set to Face Pleasant Plain Next Sunday
Ottumwa's State Junior champions plan a rematch with Pleasant Plain at Pleasant Plain on August 14. Manager Vic Trosky hopes missing players Dale Kiesey and Bill Jacobs will return from Troop F at Newton, though their availability is uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Plain
Vic Trosky
Dale Kiesey
Bill Jacobs
Troop F
Newton
Hospital Admissions and Births Reported in Local News
Tommy and Jerry Denison were dismissed yesterday morning. Mrs. Orville Elder was dismissed yesterday. Walter Stoutner of Keota admitted for observation. Leo Marte and wife welcomed daughter Mary Joan at 12 10 weighing seven pounds nine ounces. J J MeJunkin of Keota admitted for treatment. Helen Hellman admitted for medical care. Keith Anderson Wellman Margaret Gwen Brown and Had Hanson underwent tonsillectomies this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Jerry Denison
Orville Elder
Walter Stoutner
Keota
Leo Marte
Mary Joan
J. J. MeJunkin
Helen Hellman
Keith Anderson
Wellman
Margaret Gwen Brown
Hanson
Ottumwa Junior Game Sought by Washington Legion
Washington American Legion junior baseball management seeks to arrange a game at Blattnerfield with Ottumwa junior Legion, after Ottumwa won the state title. Negotiations led by Jack Wood and Ives McKay to boost local interest following Washington’s 12 6 victory and Sumner Cummings no hit effort at Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington American Legion
Ottumwa Junior Legion
Blattnerfield
Jack Wood
Washington
Ives McKay
The
Legion Junior Baseball Committee
Ottumwa
Columbus Junction
Sumner Cummings
Bailey and Miller Clinch Golf Quarterfinal Wins
Henry Bailey defeated Gene Tucker 3 up to reach the ship semifinal in the championship flight and faces Robert Oakley next. Frank Miller beat Oscar Davis in a dramatic Class A quarterfinal, while Don Bell edged Dave Elder 1 up on the 19th hole. Ralph Thompson advanced in Class C as semifinals eyed this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bailey
Gene Tucker
Tucker
Bailey
Gene
Robert Oakley
T.os Brookharts
Gil Morrison
Miller
Davis Frank Miller
Oscar Davis
Frank
Don Bell
Dave Elder
Hell
Wider
Bell
Dave
Ralph Thompson
D. B. Davis
Fighting on Korean Border Intensifies Across Front
Reports from Tokyo and Moscow describe renewed Soviet air and ground assaults on Korea with 15 000 infantry 200 tanks and heavy artillery as Japanese forces defend positions. Soviet leaders vow no border revision while signaling readiness for more action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
INS
Keiko
Korea
Moscow
Siberian
Russia
Liktionov
Red Air Force
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Foreign Commissariat
Communist Party
Soviet Union
Genkingers Thank Neighbors After Barn Fire
Mr and Mrs George R Genkinger thank neighbors and the fire department for help during their barn fire. Their message expresses gratitude to the community for support and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
George R. Genkinger
Missionary Play Presented by Local United Presbyterian Youth
A Young People’s Society cast staged a missionary drama titled Outpost during the regular church service. A silver offering of 17 dollars supported sending delegates to the Y P C U national convention in Ames August 17 to 21. Cast included Bob Masson, Betty Stewart, Helen Stewart, and Rev W M Nichol Jr, with direction by Anna Plummer and Margaret Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of
United Presbyterian Church
Ames
Helen
Margaret
Ruth
Beaulah Stewart
Esther Wolfe
Helen Holden
Maurine
William Walker
Carol Brewer
Maurita
Dorothy Daniel
W. M. Nichol, Jr
Paace
India
Anna Plummer
Margaret Stewart
Bob Masson
Betty Stewart
Helen Stewart
Cecil Replorte
Joyvee Hamilton
Richard Pringle
Dave Masson
Beulah Stewart
Farm Barn Fire Thanks to Local Firefighters
Mrs. Steve Stewart thanks the fire department and firefighters for their visit to her farm during the barn blaze and the aid they provided that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Stewart
Daytonville Man Found Dead in Bed
Erb a Daytonville resident was found dead in bed by his wife yesterday morning. He had suffered heart trouble for two years and died of a heart attack in the early hours. Funeral services will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Erb
Daytonville
Obituary for Mr. Erb at Wellman church service
At ten o'clock Thursday morning a funeral service for Mr. Erb will be held at Wellman Methodist church with Rev. Paul Hane conducting. Interment follows at South English cemetery. The family formerly lived in South English and Mr. Erb, who ran a hatchery at his Daytonville home, is survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman Methodist Church
Erb
Paul Hane
South English
National League and American League Standings and Results
National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with 61 wins and New York second, followed by Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia and St. Louis. Sunday's results include Pittsburgh sweeping New York 5 1 and 13 3, Philadelphia over St Louis 6 3, Brooklyn over Cincinnati 11 10 and 6 3, and Chicago splitting with Boston 7 4 and 0 6. American League results list New York Cleveland Boston Washington Detroit Chicago St Louis Philadelphia and St Louis with varied scores including Chicago 14 Boston 5 and Washington 12 Chicago 5 in separate games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
L. Pet
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Bettie
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
WW . L. Pet
Cleveland
Boston Ace
Washington
Detroitee
Detroit
Brindley Family Weekend Visit and Linda's First Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Brindley and children Dannie and Linda of Moline New Jersey spent the weekend at Ralph Thompson and Mrs. Don Brindley homes. A birthday dinner celebrated Linda's first birthday. Also mentioned are three daughters and a son living in Wellman Des Moines Pennsylvania and California respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Brindley
Dannie
Linda
Moline, NJ
Ralph Thompson
Don Brindley
Roy Marner
Wellman
Peter Friezen
Des Moines
Pennsylvania
California
Lloyd Houvensgle
Tommy
Cecil Hopkins
Muscatine
Local visits and vacations feature area residents
Evelyn Scranton of Oklahoma City plans to stay through September visiting her sister Mrs Glenn Mace. Gladys Edwards takes a week's vacation from the Evening Journal. Several families from Chicago and Riverview share visits with local residents and return from trips. Gas and electric bill discounts offer ends Wednesday. Elmer Mason and son Clyle visited Havre neighbor J C Elder. Dr and Mrs F Boller settle in the Hieber house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Scranton
Oklahoma City, Okla
Glenn Mace
Local trip and troop outings spark town notices
Louise McFadden and companions returned from a western rodeo in Cheyenne and travels through Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Boy Scout units from Troops 32 and 838 spent a week at Camp Wopena, with several adults driving them. Mrs. Jake Hoble brought unusually large plums to the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise McFadden
Marjorie
LeRoy Pratt
Cheyenne
Wye
Estes Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Willa Briley
Dick Young
George McBurney
Bob Gray
Jack Dankwardt
Gordon Carstensen
James Bey
Boy Scouts
Bob Marble
Charles Mayo
Billy Moore
Eugene Dunlap
Camp Wopena
Town City
Leslie Dunlap
Fred Rey
Max Marble
J. W. McBurney
Journal Office
Jake Hotle
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Wolf Floral CO
Warren Donm
Forrest Gon
Walter
Ted Cross
Hall
Louise Robinson
Richland
Louise Porter
Dave McGaffey
Dorothy
Gerald
John
Everette Burhat
Nancy
Reister Bros. Tf
D. F. Macon
Charles Boehme
Rock Island, Til
Wylie Anderson
Ainsworth
Thomas H. Chilcot
Clarence Jacheon
Daugther
Annabelle
Edgar Worter
L. F. Nichols
Fast Third Street
Matta
Isabelle Darbyshire
Homer Darbyshire
Beverly Hills
Cal
Frank Brindley
Frank Casey
Frances Jane
Billy Joe
Excelsior Springs
Goon
Martin
Whitehead
Kerr
Brock
Renauld
Feguson
Wymore
B. Renauld
Ferguson
J. Feree
Wag
Kn’t
Wasenkneet
M. Feree
Pallae
Wanrenkneed
Rerguson
Wagenkneed
Sinone
Murtagh
Durkin
O'Hara
Iowa Daily Press
O. B. Nelson Post
Iowa American Legion
Brockwell City
Cedar Rapids
Irwin
Bancroft
Rochester
Minn
Jimmy Tharp
Max Peters
Martin Quinn
Harold Lundquist
Tim Lannigan
Bob LeBow
Harvey Ware
Abba Washington
McAvoy
Agteement Cummings
Luckwalter
Trosky
Fuhr
Tbhkaloosa
Rendauld
White Hire
McLaughlin's Manor House
Sta Food
State Theatre
Delicatessen
NEY Today
Terry
Patch
Tissell
Secoalo
NEW York Giants
Gladys Edwards
Evening Journal
Albert Mills
Rukgaber Hardware Store
Deassa Shaw
Washington County Hospital
Yellow Springs
Ohio
Harry Ramseyer
Gwendolyn
Harry, Jr
Bill Putnam
Billy
Harry Watkins
B. Davis
Haskins
Irvin Koenig
Cora Mpmvis
Davis Home
Eric Larson
Mrs. Cloud Willits
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Elmer Mason
Clyle
Havre
J. C. Elder
F. Boller
Hieber House
South
Iowa Avenue
C. V. Grall
Sport Oxfords
Star Brand
Freeman Sport
Polo Shirts
Glen Polo Shirts
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