Local Navy Enlistment and Large Funeral Attendees Noted
Theodore Morgan of Fairfield heads to Great Lakes Naval Training Station for service. Navy bound Marion Engel also noted. Funeral crowd for Mrs. Carl Martin includes many relatives from Cedar Rapids Red Oak Wellman Sigourney and other towns. John and Floyd Guthrie of Fort Dix return home briefly from army stations due to sister Josephine Fries illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Morgan
Fairfield
Myrtle Morgan
Washington
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Carl Martin
Harley McDowell
Earl Hinkie
Ralph Martin
Wilmer McDowell
Cedar Rapids
Lloyd Baker
Billy
Red Oak
Lester Fry
Janice
Letty
Shirley
Junior
Keota
John Young
Sara Kay
Wellmien
Ray Paxton
James Huddleston
Jimmy Ray
Donna Jean
Rosella Carter
John Scott
Ottumwa
G. L. White
Roy White
William Gilbert
Harper
Faye Dawson
Gerald
Marilyn
Richard Sellers
Russell Isenbice
Dean
Doris
Norma Jean
Charley White
Lou Fagan
Pete Hofmann
Andy Kadie
Roy Kadie
Matt Dumont
Shirley Scott
Treva Estes
Agnes Kerr
Helen Schimmelpfenning
Sigourney
Dick Springman
Jean Ann
Lesta May
Louisville
Libbie Martin
Ernest Martin
Delta
Louis Derby
Phyllis
Raymond Derby
Richland
Clayton Martin
Charles Derby
Rubio
John and
Floyd Guthrie
Fort Dix
New Jersey
L. J. Moothart
Josephine Fries
Indees Edge North English 1-0 In Tight Baseball Tilt
Washington Indees defeat North English 1 to 0 at Blattner field in a pitching duel. Both starters allowed three hits, with the decisive eighth inning producing two Indees safeties that sent Duaie Fuhr home for the winning run. Eddie Devinger pitched superbly and got strong defensive support. Racine from Iowa City visits next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indees
Blattnerfield
Washington Indees
Duaie Fuhr
North English
Eddie Devinger
Washington
Racine
Iowa City
Blattner Field
Results of Games In Major Leagues
Baseball standings show American League teams led by Cleveland and Chicago with records near .650 and .600. Yesterday Chicago beat Detroit 11 to 3 while Cleveland topped Philadelphia 1 to 2, with several postponements in Philadelphia at New York and Boston at Washington. Today only scheduled games include Cleveland at Chicago and Boston at Washington plus two Philadelphia at New York contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
New York
Boston
N. Y
Baseball doubleheader results with postponed games
Chicago 10 1 over Cincinnati 8 2 in an 18 inning opener and 4% innings in game two. New York 3 2 over Philadelphia 2 0 in a 10 inning opener. St. Louis 4 2 over Pittsburgh 3 1 with a second game innings and Sunday law noted. Brooklyn at Boston postponed. St. Louis at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Brooklyn also on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Boston
Cincinnati Ee
Chicago Secee
Local families visit city for week while others return home
Mr and Mrs James Sexton and daughter Judith Ann of St Paul Minn spend the week with his mother Mrs J O Sexton and the Lee family. Frank Wells of Colorado Springs Colo is here on business examining fire damage to their South Marion avenue building. Mabel Shields moves back to her West Washington street apartment. Elizabeth Sherman returns to welfare work at Spencer after a vacation here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sexton
Judith Ann
St. Paul, Minn
J. O. Sexton
Lee
Frank Wells
Colorado Springs
Colo
South Marion Avenue
Mabel Shields
West Washington Street
Elizabeth Sherman
Spencer
North Stafe
Sexton
Margaret Lee
Margaret
Tle
Antonoff Wins City Title Ties 18 Hole Record
Phil Antonoff claims the Washington city golf championship for the second straight year with a 69 for the first 81 holes to tie the course record for two rounds. He beats runner-up T. R. Phillips 144 to 152 in a tightly contested final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Antonoff
Washington City
Antonoff
T. R. Phillips
Phillips
Gene Holcomb
Service and travel notes as locals join armed forces
Reports show John Applegate headed to Des Moines for petty officer induction then Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Several family and friends visit, send letters, or travel to Des Moines and Cleveland for extended stays. Navy and Army units are noted with names such as U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes and Camp Tyson Tenn with individuals including Donald A Doran and Lieutenant Tom Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Applegate
Des Moines
United States Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Public Works Department
Donald A. Doran
U.S
U.S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes, Il
Iowa City Women Visit Dixon and Washington Trip
Mrs Frances Cherry of Iowa City spent today here with friends and attending to business. Mrs John Van Sant of Coppock, Mrs Ed Sechantz of Wayland and Mrs Charles Dogan spent the weekend in Dixon Illinois with Mrs Van Sant's son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Arlis Van Sant. The latter returned to Washington with the women and will spend a few days here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Cherry
Iowa City
John van Sant
Coppock
Ed Sechantz
Wayland
Charles Dogan
Dixon, Ill
Home From Camp Hob Noonan Returns from Scout Camp
Hob Noonan son of Mr and Mrs R R Noonan is home from a Boy Scout camp near Iowa City where he attended last week. Thirty boys were at the camp eight from Crawfordville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hob Noonan
R. R. Noonan
Lowa City
Crawfordville
Washington Men Rescue Fairfield People in River
Two Washington men Twinkle Starr and Moon Shafer rescued four Fairfield residents whose rowboat capsized near Brighton. The boat sank after hitting a log, leaving two girls and two men clinging to a log while others grabbed an empty gasoline cask. All could not swim. the rescuers retrieved them and pulled them to shore as the drowned boat disappeared in sixteen feet of water near Ralph McCreedy shack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr
Washington
Ralph McCreedy
Strikes and Riots Erupt Across India for Independence
In Bombay and other cities protests against British rule flare with police and troops ordered to stand by. About 40 disturbances and mass demonstrations demand independence, with arrests in Poona Lucknow Calcutta and Delhi. Gandhi letter appeals for peaceful transfer. Britain retains stern stance and bans All Indian Congress activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
India
Poona
Lucknow
Calcutta
Delhi
Calcutta-Hindustan Standard
Ma ®Handis K. Gandhi
Congress Party
Telfords Return from Fort Madison Weekend Visit
Dr and Mrs 8 P Telford returned today to their Fort Madison home after a weekend with his sister Mrs Robert Kephart and other relatives in the community. Attendees at the Frank Eagle funeral Saturday at Fast Pleasant Plain included Theresa Eagle C Brewer Davenport C Eagle Watseka J Eagle Sheldon F P Bruty family Leo Sueppel M Avers Charles Casper Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. P. Telford
Fort Madison
Robert Kephart
Frank Eagle
Fast Pleasant Plain
Theresa Eagle
Mes. C. Brewer
Davenport
C. E. Eagle
Watseka
C. J. Eagle
Sheldon
F. P. Bruty
Leo Sueppel
M. Avers
Charles Casper
Washington
Hospital Dismissals And Surgeries Reported
Mr and Mrs Ivan Little and daughter Linda Rae from Keota were discharged to home of Mrs Frank Lewis Mrs Cy Buch and son Larry Dean from Washington were discharged to home yesterday afternoon Mrs Mose Bontrager and daughter Virginia Marlene from Kinross were discharged yesterday afternoon James Davidson R 4 underwent a tonsillectomy this morning Bill Fulton Columbus Junction underwent a major operation this morning Mrs Harold Moore and daughter Lynda Rae Washington Mrs J C Stancer West Chester and Lewis Tobin Riverside were discharged this morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Little
Linda Rae
Keota
Frank Lewis
Cy Buch
Larry Dean
Washington
Mose Bontrager
Virginia Marlene
Kinross
James Davidson
Bill Fulton
Columbus Junction
Harold Moore
Lynda Rae
J. C. Stancer
West Chester
Lewis Tobin
Riverside
Berlin Zoo Elephant Loses 2000 Pounds During War Food Shortage
A Berlin zoo elephant shed about two thousand pounds amid World War I food shortages, reflecting the strain on animals in wartime Berlin. The report notes the animal’s weight loss during the city’s extreme food restrictions and rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Navy Recruiter to Visit Washington Thursday
A United States navy recruiting service representative will be at the post office building in Washington on Thursday, Aug. 13, from noon until an indefinite period to interview prospective applicants for enlistment. Men 17 to 650 of good character may contact the recruiter. birth certificates are needed if under 21. Applicants may set their own departure date or leave for active duty immediately if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Post Office
Washington
Funeral for Mrs Sinn Held at Brighton Church
Funeral services for Mrs BE Sinn age 71 were held at 2:30 pm at the Presbyterian church Brighton with pastor Dr H C Whiting in charge. Burial followed at Hillcrest cemetery. She died Saturday at home after a period of poor health. Survived by husband and children Iva Phillips Hartley and Eugene. others include Clarence Phillips and Harry, plus siblings Amos Crile Ed Crile and Ida Boos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
BE. B. Sinn
Presbyterian Church
H. C. Whiting
Hillcrest Cemetery
Sinn
Jacob and
Mary (Fichtner) Crile
Walnut Township
Jefferson County
Iva
Washington
D. C
Clarence Phillips
Wood Hartley
Sigourney Harry
Chicago
Eugene
U. S Navy
Amos Crile
Batavia
Ed Crile
Fairfield
Ida Boos
Lockridge
U S Troops Reach Britain Amid War Progress
Allied reporters announce arrival of another large contingent of American troops in Britain. A formal note states U S bombers will soon join the Royal Air Force offensive against Germany, signaling reinforced western Europe operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
United States
Germany
United States Troops Arrive at British Port for Camp Assignment
A large American force arrived at a British port on August 10 and departed for camps in rural Britain. The troops, well equipped and in high spirits, moved from dock to special trains as tenders shuttled ammo transports. A Scotch army band greeted them with Sousa marches as the first soldiers set foot on the dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
Souza
Three Horned Buck Bagged on North Pender Island
A freak three horned buck was bagged during the hunting season on North Pender Island British Columbia. One horn grew on the right side and two on the left side of the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pender Island
B. C
Doggy Travel by Dog Team Dominates Alaska Transport
In Alaska the dog team remains the prevailing method of travel ahead of other modes. Mushers and residents rely on canines for shortcut routes and seasonal expeditions across snowy terrain. Authorities note continued cultural and practical importance of this traditional transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Rocking Chair Brigade recalls a festive Country Club party
In a reflective column the writer apologizes for mixed up dates and misstatements about long ago marriages. The Saturday Country Club gathering is praised as one of the best, with praise for the menu, cake, and transportation provided by local merchants. Attendees include Mrs. Dawson and Mrs. Cavender, with several golden anniversaries celebrated. The tone is warm, noting pleasant weather, good fellowship, and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Dawson
William Kenslar
Rosa Barnett
Julia Cavender
Schells
Fragments of Sunday Social and Reflections
A Sunday gathering featured music and a speaker Dr Keagy discussing nerves from wartime and the value of religion and church. Notices show visitors from Geneseo planning moves to Beathe Nebraska and a familiar circle around James Sexton family.
Wood shortage sharpens after loss of East Indian Hopea
The demand for Brazilian woods grows more acute as East Indian Hopea timber becomes unavailable, intensifying supply concerns for buyers and manufacturers relying on the species.
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Ted Brown
WOLF
William Payne
Portersville, Calif
H. H. Payne
Rosella Sheetz
Lois Humble
Kirksville
Northeast State Teachers College
Jake Roth
Roberta
Marion Engle
Karen
Engel
Burroughs
Resa
Ross
C. V
Grall
Frank Miller
Frank Kos
Lester Orr
Matt Whittaker
Orr
Whittaker
Willis Jones
Clarence Berkhoff
Omer Te Bockhorst
Rock Island
Barbara TeBockhorst
Henry TeBockhorst
Grant MecKune
Kansas City
Pvt
Samuel J. Houseal
Mrs
Isador Houseal
Eddie Nardy
Washington, Iowa
Edward Leo Nardy
U.S.N.R
U.S. Naval Trg. Lta
Great Lakes
Ill
Edith Reed
Keokuk
George Reed
Maurice Putman
Ohio
Harry Watkins
Journal Office
Lois Mace
Martha Anne Mace
Will Hemmings
Glenn Mace
Charles Darbyshire
Charles Scranton
Agency
Tom Parsons
Camp Tyson Tenn
United States Army
Chas Nickel
Purdue’ University
Linwood
Carmel
Indiana
National Berkshire Breeders’ Association
Dave Livingston
Zup
Illinois
Jack Lords
Bos Luppee
University OF Illinois
George
Chas. George’s Pasteurized Dairy
Amfrica
Leonard Hicks
Drsctor
Glenn McCall
John Brookharts
Ida Gordon
Journal Force
Rev
Trenerry
the Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Mt. Pleasant
Mary Voorhees
Virginia Shephard
Mrs. Sorden
Dr. Keagy
E. D. Warren
Mary Bar
Geneseo
Sheas
Byoready
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