Local Social Notes and New Arrival in Willmar
Mr and Mrs Joe Hines travel to Minneapolis to visit their daughter in law and son and meet their first grandchild Ronald LeRoy Rus sum. Mr and Mrs Robert More of Willmar announce the birth of their daughter Joan Elizabeth weighing seven pounds. Grandparents Fred L Moore and wife recently visited their daughter's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hines
Minneapolis
Minn
Neil Russom
Ronald LeRoy Russom
Robert More
Willmar, Minn
Joan Elizabeth
Willmar
Fred L. Moore
Tenant fined as neighbor torches furnace to evict rival
Mrs. Frank Iacino of Wethersfield Connecticut was fined $30 after allegedly turning up the heat in a tenant's apartment to drive him out. The magistrate also had previously fined her $25 last winter for not providing heat to the same tenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wethersfeld, Conn
Aug
Frank Iacino
Bine's Cold Refreshments Drive In Open 24 Hours
Rota patrons are urged to visit Bine's for thirst quenching drinks served to cars with car hop service. Hours run from 7 p m to midnight nightly, and the grill claims to be open 24 hours daily for late snacks or early breakfasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bine’s
Car Hop Service and Fountain Special Tonight
From 7:00 p.m. to midnight a car hop service is offered with complete fountain service featuring Sidwell's ice cream and a full line of steaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidwell
VFW Defeats American Pearls 17 to 9 in Softball
The VFW team won yesterday evening’s softball league game against the American Pearls by 17 to 9. VFW pushed ten runs in the third inning and added five more in the fifth, finishing with 19 hits. Battery: Cole and Lee for VFW. Edmondson and Hyde for the Pearls. Cargills versus the Cubs set for Greenfield tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
American Pearls
Cole
Lee
VFW Battery
Edmondson and Hyde
Pearls
Cargills
Cubs
Greenfield
Juniors Defeated by North English in Legion Game
Washington's junior Legion baseball team lost 11 to 1 at North English. Washington could not field its full first string lineup, hurting their chances as North English pulled away after a one run lead in the first. No definite games are set for next week, though two may be arranged with neighboring teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North English
North English Legion
Cancer Society reports near 12 million for cancer control
The American Cancer Society announced on August 8 that by July 31 total cancer contributions reached 11 614 749 dollars, short of the 12 million goal. Forty one of 59 divisions exceeded quotas, while 1945-46 gave 10 108 207 dollars, ten times the prior year. Elmer Bobst cautioned that final results depend on month end collections. The page praises volunteers nationwide for funds supporting research clinics and education in the fight against cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Cancer Society
Elmer Bobst
Minor Allergies Cause Discomfort
Chicago report cites allergist William G. Roberts saying 50 percent of people suffer sneezing rashes and hives at some life stage. He links childhood habits and prenatal diet to later allergies, noting vulnerability during infancy and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Junior
William G. Roberts
New York
Roberts
Hygiea
American Medical Association
Waterproofing Flies For Fly Fishing
A cheap method: dissolve two ounces of paraffin in one pint of gasoline, add thin flakes to the liquid, shake briskly to dissolve, then use the mixture for waterproofing dry flies on a fishing trip.
Births Reported At Local Hospital
At the hospital Mr and Mrs David White of Columbus Junction welcomed a daughter at 12 01 yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Houston Back of Kinross welcomed a daughter at 5 07 this morning. Admitted yesterday Lloyd Lytle 403 East Main Street medical. Dismissed today Bill Lloyd 427 South Sixth Avenue Kenneth Ginkens Keota Lawrence Adrian Keota Ameal Chabal Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David White
Columbus Junction
Houston Back
Kinross
Lloyd Lytle
E. Main Street
Medical
Bill Lloyd
S. Sixth Avenue
Kenneth Ginkens
Keota
Lawrence Adrian
Ameal Chabal
Riverside
Young Inventor in New Jersey Faces Bond Over Counterfeit Coins
LeRoy White, 18, of Bridgeport Connecticut, posted $1,000 bond in Trenton after being arrested for producing counterfeit 50 cent and 6 cent pieces. He testified the coins fit slot machines and described forging methods before FBI agents seized his coin moulds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
LeRoy White
Bridgeport
LeRoy
U. S
Walter B. Perry
Petry
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Meets at Church
The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society met yesterday afternoon at the church with 13 members, four children and visitors. Mrs. Carl Schneider led the session studying the book of Job, followed by a general discussion. The September meeting will include landscaping of the church year. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Schneider for her birthday. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Edward Chalupa and Mrs. Howard Benn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Pansy Hill Club Ice Cream Social At Wagner Home
Pansy Hill club members and families gathered at Mr and Mrs John Wagner last evening for an ice cream social. Forty one attended including guest Audrey Stout. Guests enjoyed visiting lawn games and homemade ice cream and cake on the lighted Wagner lawn. Committee in charge was Mrs Wagner Mrs A E Spangler and Mrs Stan Kiesey. The September meeting will be with Mrs Kiesey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
John Wagner
Audrey Stout
Wagner
A. E. Spangler
Stan Kiesey
Fairfield Man Hit By Car And Killed
Fairfield Iowa Aug 8 Coroner Jack Raymond planned an inquest into the death of W A Crumley 87 who died last night from injuries after being struck by a car It was Jefferson counties first traffic fatality since Nov 15 1946 Witnesses said Crumley was crossing a street when the car driven by Lavern W Padget Ottumwa backed into him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Iowa
Jack Raymond
W. A. Crumley
Jefferson County
Crumley
Lavern W. Padget
Ottumwa
Muscatine Woman Drowns in Mississippi River
In Muscatine Iowa on August 7 Mrs Agnes Jacques 59 drowned when the boat she and her husband were operating overturned in the Mississippi river. Her husband was rescued and efforts to revive her failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
Agnes Jacques
Mississippi River
Jacques
Piano Recital by Mrs Boyd White Pupils
At a 3 PM recital at her home Mrs Boyd White introduced piano pupils who performed a varied program. Parents and friends attended as each student showed progress since the last recital. A second recital is planned for Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd White
Schaum
Linda Loveless
Rebecca Roth
Thompson Jane Polkeep
Schaum Oid MacDonald
Gwendolyn White Brownies
Schaum Jim White
Daniel Judy Fern
Marilyn White
Bullets
Ees
Brahms Joanne Roth
Betty
Nancy Loveless
Penny Judy White
Craig Neuhart
Captain Kidd
Blake John Pratt
Country Club Family Night Dinner at Clubhouse
The Country Club hosted a family night dinner attracting about 200 guests at the clubhouse. Attendees included Wanda Carter of San Francisco and others from Chicago Des Moines Ames and New York City. Entertainment featured S. W. Livingston on bones and readings with John Yousling at piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Wanda Carter
San Francisco
Calif
Francis Halda
Mary Diana
Chicago
Jean Coffey
Iowa City
Patricia Sitler
Des Moines
Robert Clark
Arensville, Ill
Henry N. Lunning
New York City
Jimmy Triplett
Ames
Mildred Iler
Crawfordsville
Friendly Circle Club Silent Auction Raises Funds
The Friendly Circle club meeting yesterday afternoon with 14 members, nine children and guest Jeannine Meyers included a short business session followed by a silent auction that brought a nice sum to the club treasury. Miss Meyers played piano solos and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Richard Schiebel
Jeannine Meyers
Miss Meyers
Walter Longer
Merle Sheetz
HEO Club Holds Picnic at Sunset Park
All members of the H E O club and their families gathered at Sunset Park for a picnic supper last evening. Janet Coon and Glen Martin attended as guests and the evening featured visiting and children’s games. The club's next meeting was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.E.O. Club
Sunset Park
Janet Coon
Glen Martin
Haning Family Reunion at Sunset Honors 32nd Meeting
The 32nd annual Haning Family reunion was held Sunday August 3 at the Howard Witttrig home southeast of Washington with eighty seven present. A noon dinner followed by a program led by master of ceremonies Howard Witttrig and a highlight acrobatic routine by Virginia Mueller of Spirit Lake. Daryl Glenn’s letter from Pennsylvania was read and a brief business session led by W. F. Haning concluded the gathering. The 1948 reunion will be in Minner Illinois. Many Haning relatives from Milner Heyworth Bloomington Pekin and other Illinois towns attended along with the Wittmer and Mueller families and Iowa guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Haning
Howard Wittrig
Washington
Howard Wittrigg
Willis Wittmer
Pfc
Daryl Glenn
Pennsylvania
Nelle Wittmer
Clara Cannon
W. F. Haning
Park E. Haning
Keith
Joe
Dale
Orville
Hopedale
Illinois
Ralph Haning
Ralph Glenn
Jerry
Richard R. Creese
O. E. Haning
Stanford
A. G. Anderson
Arlene
Lulu Woodmaney
Nazewene Sunday School Picnic At Sunset Park
Church announces a Sunday school picnic at Sunset Park on Friday August 8 at 6 30 in the evening. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazewene
Sunset Park
H J Club Meeting With Mrs Beranek
Mrs Arthur Beranek hosted the H J club yesterday for 11 members two honorary members and Mrs Don Beranek as a guest. President Mrs Verne Escher led a brief meeting naming Mrs Will Preby an honorary member with next gathering in four weeks hosted by Mrs Urban Te Bockhorst. Prizes went to Mrs Don Beranek Mrs Roy Carter Mrs Charles Schnoe bele n Mrs Escher Mrs Harold Strum and Mrs Christine Yansky. Hostess duties for refreshments were shared by Mrs Don Beranek and Mrs Schnoebel en.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Beranek
H. J. Club
Don Beranek
Verne Escher
Will Preby
Urban Te Bockhorst
Anc
Roy Carter
Charles Schnoebelen
Escher
Harold Strum
Christine Yansky
Schnoebelen
Social event on Sept 4 with Mrs Floyd Olds and Mrs Howell Wong
A social notice announces a Sept 4 gathering with Mrs Floyd Olds hosting and Mrs Howell Wong in charge of entertainment. The snippet outlines a formal arrangement and indicates a planned program or reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Olds
Walnut club social calendar notices schedule week
Notices list upcoming events for local clubs at Sunset park and Legion hall. Details include dates Monday through Thursday with picnics baskets potlucks and bring table service or dish to pass. Community groups include Walnut Women's Club Homemakers Pythian Sisters St Rita Circle Good Will Club Women of Country Pilotbury Ladies Aid and 4 H. location is Sunset park Legion hall and I. O. O. F. hall with rain plan and host details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Women's Club
Sunset Park
Legion Hall
Homemakers Club
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Hall
H Club
Esther Gerdes
St. Rita Circle and
Good Will Club
William Bealer
Women of Country Club
JoGan Lee
W. J. Shannon
D. K. Pence
Noble Grand Circle
I. O. O. F. Hall
Birthday and Anniversary Notices Across Communities
Anniversaries today honor Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hahn of Crawfordsville married in 1936 and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Antonoff of Los Angeles. Birthday cakes feature four candles for Sharon Ann Fisher and Alfred Dennis Stalder and Terry LeRoy White, with six for Anita Marie Fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Hahn
Crawfordsville
Phil Antonoff
Los Angeles
Sharon Ann Fisher
Robert Fisher
Keola
Alfred Dennis Stalder
Alfred Stalder
Terry LeRoy White
Keith White
Anita Marie Fish
Charles Fish
Birthday wishes for local residents across multiple towns
A list of residents receiving birthday greetings includes Mrs. John Bauer of Pilotburg Earl Smith of Merrimac community Charlie Richey Mrs John D H Jones of West Chester Loren Chalupa Mrs Dave Mc Gaffy Raymond Bell Billy Fisher Mrs Clyde Kennard of Riverside Delmar Oldfield of Pilotburg Elizabeth Bauer Yoder of Dublin Norman Shalla Everette Green of Keota and Mrs Edith Hayes Canott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bauer
Pilotburg
Earl Smith
Merrimac
Charlie Richey
John D. H. Jones
West Chester
Loren Chalupa
Dave McGaffy
Raymond Bell
Billy Fisher
Clyde Kennard
Riverside
Delmar Oldfield
Elizabeth Bauer Yoder
Dublin
Norman Shalla
Everette Green
Keota
Edith Hayes Canott
Maxwell Relatives At 80th Reunion
The 80th Maxwell reunion was held at Sunset Park with about 40 attendees. Relatives came from Des Moines New London Winfield Crawfordsville as well as Washington and nearby communities. Don Maxwell was elected president with Mrs Clint Rhea as vice president and Mrs Delbert Maxwell as secretary. The next annual meeting is set for the first Thursday of August 1948 at Sunset Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Des Moines
New London
Winfiell
Crawfordsville
Washington
Don Maxwell
Clint Rhea
Delbert Maxwell
Birthday Greetings for Two Local Boys
Today marks the twelfth birthday of Bobby Prescott son of Mr and Mrs Len Prescott Ronald Nichols celebrates his ninth birthday today as son of Mr and Mrs Lester Nichols both families from the community extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Prescott
Mrs
Len Prescott
Ronald Nichols
Lester Nichols
Meyer Reunion at Wes Meyer Home
The 1947 Meyer reunion was held at the Wes Meyer home near Keola on Aug 3 with 43 attendees. Visitors included Jess B Myers of St Petersburg Florida Kenneth Sankey of Twin Peaks California and H Snyder. After dinner a business meeting followed with Ted Myer president Dale Robertson vice president and Leta Meyer secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Wes Meyer
Keola
Jess B Myers
St. Petersburg
Fla
Kenneth Sankey
Twin Peaks
Calif
H. Snyder
Ted Myer
Dale Robertson
Leta Meyer
Anita Streb Weds Paul R. Duffy in Iowa City Church
Anita Marie Streb and Paul R. Duffy of Iowa City were married at St. Patrick's church in Iowa City in a 7:36 a.m. ceremony. The bride, daughter of William Streb and Vera Streb, wore slipper satin with lace, and the couple plans a wedding trip before settling at 416 East Fairchild Street in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Anita Marie Streb
Paul R. Duffy
Iowa City
William Streb
Vera Streb
St. Patrick’s Church
P. J. Reilly
Alice Jean Duffy
Donald Winters
Roy Duffy
LaVerne Black
John Dalton
Lester Duffy
Reid
Pine Room
Mary Kern
Gene Streb
Reunion Invite Brings Snyder and Myer to Marion Robertson Home
H. Snyder and Jess Myer were among guests invited to gather at the Marion Robertson home for the 1948 reunion, signaling a returning gathering of former associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Snyder
Jess Myer
Marion Robertson
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Coe’s Cafe
William Malloy
Leonard Wheatley
Katherine
Tommy
Lewis McFadden
Janet
Anita
Mont Luman
Wheatley
McFadden
William Saunders
Wm. G. Eldridge
Iowa Avenue
John Simpson
Oak Park, Ill
J. F. Simpson
Cloyce Bogle
Graham
Jim
Long Beach
Omaha
Nebr
C. W. McLaughlin, Jr
Eogles
Salt Lake City
Dr. Phelps
Denver
Colo
Dr. C. W. McLaughlin, Jr
Rota
Madison
Westireton
C. Vv. Crull
John W. Lee
Ladies Aid
Tait’s Radio & Appliance
Jesse
Haning
Nicola
Harmon
Welch Air Flight
Welch
Pilotbury Ladies Aid Society
William McGinnis
Ainsworth
Anita Streb
Jimmie Lynchs
Jimmie Lynch
Dodge
Death Dodgers
de Mee
East Second Street
Plymouth
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