Results of Games In Major Leagues
Major League results show American League standings with New York Cleveland and Boston leading. Yesterday St Louis beat Detroit 3 2 and several games were postponed while Philadelphia and New York were idle. National League action includes Chicago at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Boston with New York winning 6 4 at Philadelphia.
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New York
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
WAT
Chicago Osanaes
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
Roston
W. L. Pet
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Brooklyn
Ogden Man Foils Train Derailment by Spike
Anton Lindahl of Ogden found a large railroad spike twisted through a signal cable and removed it, saving a train derailment. Officials work to apprehend the guilty parties.
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Anton Lindahl
Ogden
Community Notes and Visits Across Town
Local residents greet visitors and travel milestones including Martha Anne and Lois Mace returning from Ottumwa to visit relatives, Mrs Ellen Wallace arriving for the Three Quarter Century club dinner, and Lt. Matt J Redlinger Jr departing for Fort Bliss after a leave with family. Relatives from Des Moines and Sulphur Louisiana visit Cedar Rapids and Washington events.
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Martha Anne
Lois Mace
Ottumwa
Charles Darbyshire
Ellen Wallace
Riverside
Oren Wallace, Sr
Jerry Simmering
Matt. J. Redlinger, Jr
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Texas
M. J. Redlinger
North Carolina
No Social Events Two Nights Asked
Commander Ivan Norton and Mayor R L Lytle request canceling social events on Monday and Tuesday nights to avoid interfering with the citizens' defense corps school. An air raid siren test is planned for Monday at six, and gas masks will soon be issued nationwide. A notice requires clearance papers for anyone transporting military supplies to aid identification during blackouts and air raid tests, obtainable at the defense office.
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Ivan Norton
Citizens’ Defense Corps
R.L. Lytle
Citizens’ Defense Office
German advances threaten Maikop and Armavir oil routes
German reports claim capture of Armavir Armavir crossing Araba river and Kuragayannia as Maikop oil complex faces pressure from east and north. Russian dispatches recount desperate attempts to hold Maikop Armazir while German pincers push near Stalingrad. MacArthur air forces strike Rabaul as US bombers hit Pearl River Canton area bases.
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Armaazir
Araba River
Kuragayannia
Armazir
Maikop
Russia
Maikep
Amazir
Kuban
Grozny
Baku
Caspian
Stalingrad
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Rabaul
New Britain Island
China
Pearl River
Canton
Draft-bound boys learn swimming at Clarinda Legion pool
Young draftees attend free swimming lessons at the Legion pool in Clarinda. The program grows weekly as more boys turn out to train, the article notes, highlighting community efforts to keep fit before induction.
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Legion Swimming Pool
Clarinda
Four Elkader Men Pool Spare Tires for Fishing Trip
Melvin Glesne Ralph Hoover Merritt Hamilton and Robert Ste hor of Elkader pooled four spare tires to fund a vacation trip. The spares were placed on Glesne and the men planned a week of fishing in Canada.
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Melvin Glesne
Ralph Hoover
Merritt Hamilton
Robert Stehor
Elkader
Canada
Hunt Builds Farmhouse at Swan with Family Help
Chester Hunt and his son are constructing a new house on his Swan area farm. Lumber is milled on site from logs from his own land. Black walnut will detail the interior while he landscapes the property, aiming for a farm home the envy of neighbors.
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Chester Hunt
Swan
Mr Hunt
Falling Brick in Town Narrowly Misses Man
Henry Risen of Town Falls escaped serious injury when a brick fell 70 feet and struck his head but did not make a direct hit. The brick’s glancing strike saved him from a worse outcome, leaving only a bump.
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Henry Risen
Town Falls
Hayfield Man Falls Through Garage Ceiling
Elmer Peterson of Hayfield stepped from a solid board onto wall board in a garage and fell through the ceiling to a cement floor. He had no broken bones but suffered numerous bruises.
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Elmer Peterson
Hayfield
Hulls Celebrate Sixth Wedding Anniversary at Carlisle
Mr and Mrs E E Hull of Carlisle marked their sixth wedding anniversary a few months ago. The couple has eight children, 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren with no deaths among descendants since their marriage.
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E. E. Hull
Carlisle
Diver Billy Bass Dives From Tower Into Winterset Pool
Billy Bass leaped from a tower into the Winterset pool and struck Harold Zink who was floating in the water. The incident occurred at the municipal pool with onlookers nearby and both men reportedly unharmed beyond stunned.
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Billy Bass
Winterset
Harold Zink
Four Parkersburg Men Survive Dam Jump Ride
Four Parkersburg men rode a motor boat driven by Frankie McDowell and went over a dam at Beaver Meadows Park. The craft did not capsize and was quickly relaunched in operation. No injuries were reported.
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Parkersburg
Frankie McDowell
Beaver Meadows Park
Tear gas accident disrupts Waverly defense class
In Waverly a tear gas gun discharged during a civic defense class. George Stephenson accidentally fired the weapon toward the classroom while examining the article. Dr JL D Jap was the most affected. others in the room showed tear gas effects as the session covered treatment of boils pimples and skin ailments.
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Waverly
George Stephenson
JL. D. Jap
Hospital Births and Discharges Reported
Mrs Harold Erskine and son Thomas Alan of Columbus Junction discharged yesterday. Cornelia Keyser of Washington dismissed yesterday. Mr and Mrs J C Stancer of West Chester welcomed a daughter at 11 oclock weighing 8 pounds 13% ounces. Alfred Stalder of North Marion parents of a son born at 5 10 am weighing 7 pounds 8% ounces. Edna Renoux of R 2 and Maynard Goff Jr of South Third underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Mr and Mrs Keith White of 622 E Jefferson welcomed a son born at 9 15 am weighing 7 pounds 11% ounces. Mrs Phoebe Banks dismissed this afternoon.
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Harold Erskine
Thomas Alan
Columbus Junction
Cornelia Keyser
Washington
J. C. Stancer
West Chester
Alfred Stalder
North Marion
Edna Renoux
Maynard Goff, Jr
South Third
Keith White
E. Jefferson
Phoebe Banks
Egg Truck Wreck Near Laurens Kills Few Chickens
A truck carrying eggs and chicks wrecked after striking a culvert near Laurens. Driver Oliver Carroll of Emmetsburg was uninjured. Most eggs were smashed with only two chickens killed from six crates.
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Laurens
Oliver Carroll
Emmetsburg
Farewell Party for Rock Rapids Man Delayed from Service
Larry Vint of Rock Rapids attended a farewell gathering before leaving to serve as a civilian flying instructor. The next morning he learned his departure was postponed ten days and he must explain to friends why he remains in town.
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Larry Vint
Rock Rapids
Sevice
Larry
Iowa Falls duo forms bold V shapes with tape and sun
Marlys and Janice Newhall of Iowa Falls display strong patriotism by cutting large V shapes on their backs with adhesive tape. Sunlight tints the surrounding skin, creating a striking and unusual sunlit design.
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Marlys
Janice Newhall
Iowa Falls
Tragedy as tractor backs over Durwood McArthur daughter
Three year old Rachel Durwood McArthur of near Algona sustained multiple broken ribs and a punctured lung when a tractor driven by her father rolled backward over her. The wheels passed over her but she escaped between the lug blocks.
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Rachel
Webers Return To Find Flooded Bancroft Kitchen
Dr and Mrs R E Weber of Bancroft returned home to water pouring from the kitchen faucet and a malfunctioning kitchen drain. Water covered the kitchen and pantry floors and seeped to the basement as they believed an intruder entered seeking a drink and left the water running.
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R. E. Weber
Bancroft
Ti tonka Woman Shocks Oats in Grain Field
Mrs. Marie Christensen of Ti tonka aged 68 spent two hours daily for three days shocking oats in a grain field.
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Marie Christensen
Titonka
Model planes aid war effort by Paul Reybolds
Paul Reybolds of Montezuma bay assists air defense by constructing 16 model aircraft showcasing designs from the United States Britain Russia Italy Germany and Japan to help airmen and civilian defense workers recognize airships
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Paul Reybolds
Montezuma Bay
United States
Australia reallocates US war supplies for urgent fronts
Prime Minister John Curran said Australia consented to a partial diversion of Allied war equipment to more urgent fronts. He noted allocation to Australia exceeds actual shipments and emphasized self-reliance since Japan's entry, refusing to burden Russia, China, or the Middle East with extra planes or tanks.
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Melbourne
Australia
John Curran
United States
Japan
Curtain
Russia
China
Middle East
Missionary Society Picnic Dinner at United Presbyterian Church
The Women’s Missionary Society afternoon division held its annual picnic dinner in the church social rooms with fifteen members and a visitor. Mrs. C. W. McLaughlin and Mrs. Lola Winga led the committee. After social time, Mrs. Anwyl led devotional work on the Burning Bush and Moses’ call. A clothing box for a mission school will be sent next month. items may be left at the church.
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Women’s Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
C. W. McLaughlin
Lola Winga
D. N. Anwyl
J. A. Hawthorne
Anwyl
Moses
Dave McLaughlin
Missionary Society Holds August Meeting in West Chester
The Women's Missionary Society of the West Chester Baptist church met with Mrs. T. Poore. They opened with Work for the Night is Coming and prayer. Talks led by Mrs. Nayadley focused on faith in action and service in church community country and world. The group voted $8 to retire debt on a Negro church in Des Moines and sent White Cross funds to Stewart Nevada.
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Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
West Chester
T. Poore
Ellen Dayton
Doyle Smith
J. J. Nayadley
Des Moines
Mabel Plummer
Stewart
Nevada
Legion Committee Heads Announced by M. L. Whittaker
Commander Whittaker of Leon Beatty post, American Legion, announces appointments approved by the executive committee. Americanism E A Ralston. Legislation T L Brookhart. Community service George Baker. Highway safety Russell Frink. Soldiers preference Clyde Putnam. Marksmanship Howard G Hayes. Graves registration Dale Atkinson. Boy Scouts A E F Baldrige. Radio programs Fred S Downing. National defense Howard P Miller. Child welfare Dr P L Etter. Rehabilitation Dr J M Lloyd. Membership Owen Grecian. Service officer B E Burham.
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M. L. Whittaker
Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
E. A. Ralston
T. L. Brookhart
George Baker
Russel Frink
Clyde Put
P. L. Etter
J. M. Lloyd
Owen Grecian
BE. R. Burham
Great Territory Of Michigan Officer Patrolling 450 Sq Miles
A conservation officer in Michigan patrols an average territory of 450 square miles and oversees all field activities for the department of conservation.
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Michigan
Snake Interrupts South African Church Service
A four foot black ringhalf snake slithered into a Steenkoppe Methodist church during a sermon in South Africa. A congregant warned, the service stopped, and two men killed the intruder.
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Steenkoppies
South Africa
Merry Mixer Club Plans Annual Picnic
Mrs. Mildred Statler hosted the Merry Mixer club meeting with eleven members present and several guests. Two new members joined and officers were reelected for the coming year. The club scheduled its annual picnic for August 19 at Sunset Park and drew dates for future meetings.
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Merry Mixer Club
Mildred Statler
Clarence Lynn
Roberta
Carl Kyle
Dorothy Thrapp
Larry
David Blankenhorn
Luella May
Sharon Kay
Patricia Griffith
Mildred Thomas
Sunset Park
H.E.O. Club Holds Meeting At Applegate Home
The H E O club met Thursday at Mrs. Don Applegate’s home with 13 members nine children and two visitors Lorene Anderson and Mrs. Duane White. Members spent time doll dressing for the Red Cross and planned to make air raid shelter blankets later. An ice cream social for members and families is set for Wednesday evening August 12 with location to be announced.
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H.E.O. Club
Don Applegate
Lorene Anderson
Duane White
Red Cross
White
Ruth Applegate
Women At Country Club Play Contract Golf Luncheon
Eighteen women attended the Country Club on Wednesday for contract golf in the morning. Mrs T W Shenefelt won the golf ball. The August committee led by Mrs C R Wilson and Mrs John Harp organized the luncheon with Ellen Morri on assisting.
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T. W. Shenefelt
C. R. Wilson
John Harp
L. H. Lorentzen
Ellen Morrion
Social Calendar Notices for Community Groups
Social calendar items list meetings and events for Pythian Sisters DeNolay Booster Club Nyla Rivnier Ann Judson Circle W S C S Sunshine Community Valley Ladies Aid Snowball Social Rosemary club and women golfers with times venues and hosts. readers urged to submit by 10 am Sunday and make reservations.
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Ann Judson
Baptist Church
Pearl Votruba
Nyla Rivnier
Booster Club
Leonard Marie
Noble Grand Circle, & P
Floyd Murdock
W.S.C.S
West Chester Methodist Church
Cloyd Knapp Rosemary Club
John Cherry
C. R. Wilson
Birthday celebrants across Merrimac area and beyond
Earl Smith and Hiram Baker share a birthday in Merrimac as does Charlie Rich ey. Out of town celebrants include Mrs John D Jones Loren Chalupa Mrs Clyde Kennard Delmer Oldfield Elizabeth Bauer Everette Green and Mrs Dave McGaffey. Alvin and Mrs Hahn of Crawfordsville observe a 1936 wedding anniversary. Billy Fisher turns eight today.
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John D. Jones
West Sunset
Loren Chalupa
Fred Chalupa
Richmond
Clyde Kennard
Pitburg
Delmer Oldfield
Elizabeth Bauer
Pilotburg
Everette Green
Keota
Alvin Hahn
Crawfordsville
Mrs. Hahn
Deadwood Hosts 19th Days of 76 For USO Benefit
The Deadwood Days of 76 festival returns Aug 7 to 9 with rodeo events and melodramas to aid the USO. Col. J B Tully of Fort Meade joins the city in presenting a patriotic parade and Main Street pageant alongside Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, Deadwood Dick and other classic acts.
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Deadwood
S. D
Tootin
USO
United States Army
J. B. Tully
Fort Meade
Wild Bill
Calamity Jane
Deadwood Dick
Preacher Smith
Jack McCall
McCall
Executive Committee
Proni
Crawford Ralston Stevenson reunion near Dublin
The Crawford Ralston Steven son annual reunion will be held Sunday August 16 at the W E Augustine home south of Dublin. A basket dinner is planned at noon with families to bring their own sugar. The Vincent reunion is set for Sunset Park on Wednesday August 13.
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Crawford-Ralston-Stevenson
W. E. Augustine
Dublin
Vincent
Sunset Park
Gold camp festivities return with music and carnival fun
The planned events promise dancing band concerts carnival attractions and all the fun of a gold mining camp recreating the revelry of earlier mining days for attendees.
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Ises
Regular Meeting Of Rebekah Lodge Observed
The regular Rebekah lodge meeting was held in the hall with Nob G Marjorie Sorrell presiding. Florence Holmes was installed as an officer by district deputy Leona Kos and a salvage committee report was read. Refreshments followed, and plans were made to visit on a Friday evening in August to entertain the lodge.
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Rebekah Lodge
Hall Marjorie Sorrell
Nob G
Florence Holmes
Leona Kos
Edith Wener
Rebekah Lo
Reception Honors Mr and Mrs Terry Oli at Y M C A event
Mr and Mrs Terry B Oli were honored guests at a Newton Y M C A reception attended by over 100 people. Mrs Leland Carris and Mrs W B Dupuis presided at refreshments as Olin began duties as Y A secretary. The Oli family recently moved to 51514 No Marion Ave Newton. A joint committee of local spring groups oversaw arrangements.
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Terry B
Y.M.C
Leland Carris
W. B. Dupuis
Y.M.C.A
Y.W.C.A
Olin
Y. A
Newton
Marion Avenue
Stewart Bell
Glenn E.den
Glenn McCall
Harriet Coulter
W. B. Puis
Golia Miller
Jand Carris
Cloyce Steart
Charles W. Davis
Vert Witting
Robert McFarlane
C Wilson
Willis Jones
Navy岛 Patrols Guarding Western Isles In War Time
Los Angeles dispatch describes U S Navy patrols on lonely Pacific and West Coast isles. Volunteers endure winds and patrols to watch for enemy submarines aircraft while learning silhouettes, weather, and signaling. Island beaches yield shells, abalones, and glass balls from Japanese floats. fishing remains strong and patrols warn invaders with ready response.
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Los Angeles
California
U.sea
War stamp dance invites at Greendale with BYOL warning
An invitation to a Greendale near Milwaukee event promotes a war stamp dance and urges attendees to Bring Your Own Liquor and sugar for coffee sweeteners. The notice reflects prohibition era restrictions and social gathering norms of the time.
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Greendale
Milwaukee
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