Local News Notes on Area Residents
Mrs Dwight E Prince of Kansas Inl daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd L Little underwent an operation at Carle hospital in Urbana Illinois. Mr and Mrs Dan Cline of Sunnyside Washington who were formerly in the Washington vicinity are getting along fine. Mr Cline is able to work and his asthma is better. Mr and Mrs Clair German and daughter of Sioux City came for a visit with Mrs Cora Crumpacker who has been ill. The Germans returned home Thursday. Mrs A E Baldrige and Marie Baldrige of Des Moines have gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight E. Prince of
Kansas
Inl
Lloyd L. Little
Carle Hospital
Urbana, Il
Dan Cline
Sunnyside
Washington
Washington Vicinity
Mr Cline
Mrs. Clair German
Sioux City
Cora Crumpacker
Bomb Wrecks Car of American Official in Prague
Assistant U. S. Air Attache John Childs had his car damaged by a home made bomb after parking near his Prague apartment. Police and embassy officials investigated, with no threats found and no motive evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Czechoslovakia
U. S
John Childs
Lodecka Street
Cener
U.S
Childs
Miss Joan Maxwell to Wed Arvid H Anderson in December
Crawfordsville announces the engagement of Joan Maxwell daughter of Mrs Lisle Maxwell to Arvid H Anderson son of Mrs Emelia Anderson of Swedesburg The wedding is planned for December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Maxwell
A. Anderson
Crawfordsville
Lisle Maxwell
Joan
Arvid H. Anderson
Emelia Anderson
Swedesburg
Grace Hill Young Adults Picnic Supper Hosts Named
The Grace Hill church young adult group held a picnic supper Wednesday at the Grace Hill community building. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Engel provided drinks and Mrs. Lyle Hayes gave the lesson. Entertainment was by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brinning. The group plans next gathering with Rey and Mrs. Arthur Peters as hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Church
Grace Hill
Eugene Engel
Lyle Hayes
Leonard Brinning
Engels
Rey
Arthur Peters
Blackhead Outbreaks Linked to Manure in Poultry Flocks
Blackhead outbreaks in poultry flocks are often traced to soil fertilized with turkey or chicken manure. The source notes manure application as a frequent origin of the condition in birds.
Early rising after operation aids recovery and care
West Liberty visits Miss Baldrige's sister Mrs Delbert Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pence and son left Thursday for Osceola to see relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cumming depart for a ten day visit with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs John Jolsom in Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Miss Baldrige
Delbert Smith
Dan Pence and Son
Osceola
Harold Cumming
John Jolsom
Denver, Colo
Lois Garrett Engaged to Marvin Glandon
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Garrett announce the engagement of their daughter Lois to Marvin Glandon son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Glandon of Webster The couple plans a September 4 wedding at the Christian Tabernacle Miss Garrett is a Washington high school graduate and works at the telephone office Mr Glandon attended Sigourney schools and works at the City Water Works
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Garrett
Lois
Marvin Glandon
Clarence Glandon
Webster
The
Christian Tabernacle
Miss Garrett
Washington High School
Mr. Glandon
Sigourney Schools
City Water Works
Louis Graber Marries Joyce Abbas in Hampton
Louis E Graber son of John Graber of Crawfordsville and Joyce Elizabeth Abbas daughter of Mr and Mrs H V Abbas of Hampton wed in a double ring ceremony at the Abbas home. Rev W J Becker officiated. The bride wore nylon crepe with pearl buttons and a corsage of American Beauty roses. The couple plans a west trip and will reside at 303 Central Avenue East Hampton. Mrs Graber is a nurse at Lutheran hospital. Mr Graber works at Harold Kramer Motor Co in Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Louis E Graber
John Graber
Joyce Elizabeth Abbas
H. V. Abbas
Hampton
W. J. Becker
St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Geneva
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
West
Central Avenue East
Graber
Lutheran Hospital
Harold Kramer Motor Company
Stewart and Crones
Washington
Maxwell’s Name Fred Palmer 1950 President
At the Maxwell reunion held Thursday noon at Sunset Park Fred Palmer was elected president for the coming year. Bob Wiley was named vice president and Mrs. Clarence Logan elected secretary. Thirty-five attended and plans were made to meet the second Thursday in August next year. Out of town relatives included Verle Maxwell Fargo North Dakota and families from New London Wellman Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Fred Palmer
Bob Wiley
Clarence Logan
Verle Maxwell
Fargo
N.D
Charles Strothman
Ernest Messer
New London
Delbert Maxwell
Wellman
Harley McCulley
Arlene
Artie McCulley
Winfield
Bride J Mottet Weds Bill Weltha in St James Parsonage
Jeneta Mottet daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mottet route 4 and Bill Weltha son of Clarion Weltha of Roland Rey were married Thursday at 3 PM in St James parsonage. H J Corcoran performed the double ring ceremony with Mable Neal as maid of honor and Duane Mottet as best man. The couple will reside at 414 E Jefferson after a brief trip to Clear Lake. Mrs Mottet is a 1947 West Chester high school graduate and Weltha a Roland high school graduate who attended A I B Des Moines and served in the navy during World War II and works at Farm Service Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Parsonage
Jeneta Mottet
Lawrence Mottet
Route 4
Bill Weltha
Clarion Weltha
Roland Rey
H. J. Corcoran
Mable Neal
Duane Mottet
Clear Lake
E. Jefferson
West Chester High School
Mr. Weltha
Roland High School
Des Moines
The
Farm Service Company
Marilyn Wilson Observes Tenth Birthday Party
Marilyn Wilson celebrated her tenth birthday with a Wednesday afternoon party at her parents Harold and Mrs. Wilson home. Guests included Charlotte Berry Ruth Ann Brown Karen Swanson Sharon Modhart and several others. refreshments featured a pink and white cake ice cream candy and nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Wilson
Harold Wilson
Walter Weston
Wilson
Charlotte Berry
Ruth Ann Brown
Karen Swanson
Sharon Modhart
Patricia Gilmore
Joyce Widmer
Patricia McGill
Ruth Palmer
Hannah Crossett
Nancy Pehler
Lois Woods
Janet Murphy
Alberta Zieglowsky
Joyce Steele
Barbara
Karen
Judy Westen
Ruth Ann Wilson
Two Guests at Prairie Flower Missionary Meeting
Mrs. Clarence Jackson and Mrs. Stanley Jarrard attended the Prairie Flower Missionary society meeting in Mrs. Frank Leeper’s home with co hostess Mrs. D. C. Griggs. Eighteen members answered roll call as devotions and a lesson from Practical Christian Living were given. a China mission letter from Thelmas Booth Wagner was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Jackson
Stanley Jarrard
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Frank Leeper
Cohostess
D. C. Griggs
Anna Reeves
Clayde Knapp
Jarrard
Thelmas Booth Wagner
China
Earl Smith
Mouser
Stanley Mouser
Eva
Mrs Phillips Hosts Rural Women's Club Meeting
Kathryn Humston, vice president, led the Rural Women's club meeting on Thursday. Mrs Carl Phillips acted as hostess and Mary Shields oversaw the chautauqua program. Refreshments were served afterward by the hostess with help from Mrs Fred Humston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Phillips
Rural Women’s Club
Kathryn Humston
Carl Phillips
Fred Hhumston
Washington High Class of 1939 Plans Reunion
Washington High School alumni from the class of 1939 plan a reunion with a picnic Sunday at noon in Sunset Park. John Killian, president of the class of 1938, urged all members to attend. families should bring sandwiches and a dish to pass while drinks and desserts are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Killian
Washington High School
Sunset Park
Shanghai Bride Weds John J Schmidt in Baldrige Home
Charlotte Chen of Shanghai and John J Schmidt wed in a double ring ceremony at the Baldrige home in Iowa City. The bride wore a lace edged white gown and carried a Gramella bouquet with gladioli. the event included a reception and travels to Chicago. The couple, both University of Iowa graduates, plan visits to Casper, Wyoming, grandparents after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Chen
Shanghai
John J. Schmidt
Baldridge
Fred Yu
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Baldrige
Julia Ho
Bruce Gillis Jr
Shenandoah
John Baldrige
A. E. Baldrige
Family Potluck Picnic Enjoyed by Rebekahs
The Rebekah club held a family potluck at the IOOF hall Thursday evening with 41 attendees. Edith Reed of Keokuk formerly of Washington and Mrs. Leo Mangold Sr. were guests. Mrs. Mangold accepted club membership. Leona Schantz presided. roll call invited September birthday entertainment. upcoming meeting September 8 at Mrs. Charles Anderson’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
IOOF
Edith Reed
Keokuk
Washington
Leo Mangold Sr
Charles Anderson
Fred D. Stewart
Cheyenne
Wyo
Lou Baker
Ben Coppock
Coppock
Leona Schantz
Leona Kos
Mrs Spangler Hosts W W K Club Shower At Home
Mrs Chester Spangler entertained the W W K club in Crawfordsville. A baby shower honored six month old Ronnie Spangler. Pinochle games with Wayne Davis high score and Mrs Bill Henss low score followed. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Chester Spangler
W W.K
Ronnie Spangler
Wayne Davis
Bill Henss
Mrs Kimbal Gates Honored At Pink And Blue Shower
Mary Waggoner and Mrs Lloyd Turnipseed Jr hosted a pink and blue shower at the Turnipseed home for Mrs Kimbal Gates of Kalona. Guests former McCleery-Cumming office staff played games and the guest received a stroller as a gift. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. K. Gates
Mary Waggoner
Lloyd Turnipseed Jr
Turnipseed
Kimbal Gates
Kalona
McCleery- Cumming
Cutworm control with poisoned bran mash advised
The advice recommends applying poisoned bran mash before plants emerge or are transplanted to reduce cutworm damage.
Highland Social Club Holds Meeting with Mrs Steele
The Highland Social Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Roy Steele. Thirteen members attended along with four guests. Committees for membership social flower and roll call were appointed. The next regular meeting is set with Mrs Carl Steele on September 7, with roll call asking Did You Take a Vacation. Luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Social Club
Roy Steele
William Murphy
Vernon Crull
Leighton Kelly
Ira Coon
Elmer Steele
Wilby Chalupa
Earl Steele
Herbert Campbell
Flower
John Krotz
Sidney Coon
Milfred McCreedy
Ben Harrison
Joe Krotz
Carl Steele
Thirty Six Ladies Attend Crawfordsville WSCS
At the Crawfordsville Methodist church WSCS meeting in the church basement, 36 ladies attended. Devotions led by Nellie Anderson covered Spreading His Light in Burma and Burma discussion followed. Vivian Wells and Ruby Beauchamp led lessons. Plans were made to send clothing to Riverside community center. Committee members: Arlene Fletcher, Mable Anderson, Anna Rich, Jean Rich, Blanche Beenblos som.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Methodist Church
WSCS
Nellie Anderson
Burma
Vivian Wells
Ruby Beauchamp
Riverside
Arlene Fletcher
Mable Anderson
Anna Rich
Jean Rich
Blanche Beenblossom
Speedway Course Largest World Auto Race Track in Indianapolis
The 500 mile Speedway course in Indianapolis is described as the largest automobile racing course in the world. It is a two percent mile track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Arsenic Poisoning Outbreaks Hit Turkey Poult Ranges
Arsenic poisoning outbreaks have occurred in turkey poults turned out on ranges. The incidents involve uneven distribution of grasshopper bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Wedding Guests Attended Schmidt Baldrige Ceremony at University Realm
Guests of Mr and Mrs John Schmidt attended a wedding at the Bald rige home with Mrs C Henry Chen of Shanghai among family friends. Virgil Handher University of Iowa president and Mrs Handher were guests as both Mr and Mrs Schmidt received degrees from the university Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schmidt
A. Sk. Baldrige
Baldrige
Schmidt
C. Henry Chen
Shanghai
China
Abbot Academy
Massachusetts
Chen
Clothing Shrinks In Clean ing Prompt A First Aid
When clothing shrinks in the wash the best first aid is to apply tension to the damp fabric while pressing it. This method aims to restore size by relaxing fibers and reshaping the garment as it dries.
Public Transit Pays 299000 Workers 825 Million in Wages
The public transit industry employed nearly 300,000 workers last year who earned about 825 million dollars in wages.
Mexican Bean Beetles Control Report Demands Rotenone
A notice requests rotenone compounds to control Mexican bean beetles and related pests including cabbage worms and cucumber beetles.
Steel Pins Aid Veterinary Bone Setting
Veterinarians adopt stainless steel pins to stabilize fractures in pets and valuable animals, improving survival and recovery in Year’s animal care.
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Cloid Willits
Ralph Shannon
Cloid
Ralph Shannons
Cloud
Ralph
Wolf's
Wolf’s Flower
Marie Baldrige
Polio Insurance—Cov
Yard & McFarlane Insurance Agency
Hotel Washington Call
Ber
Storrs Schaefer
Bill Boatright
Lois Garrett
Louis Graber
Joyce Abbas
Harold Kramer
Kramer
Walter Huebner
Maxwells
J. Mottet
Mary Shields
Washington High
Gaal
State Cafe
Washington Street
Jesse J. Keeney
Casper, Wye
Fred E. Miller
Methodis
Baldarge
Esther Reed
Alice Beardsley
Dunedin
Florida
Helen Wilson
Harry Simpson
John Yousling
Ralph Gibson
Chicago
Casper
Sehmidt
University of Wyoming
Sehmidts
Rebekahs
Mrs. Spangler
W.W.K. Club
Mrs. Steele
C. V. Crull
John W. Leer
T. W. Harwood
General Insurance Agency
Ken Rene
Ken-Rene
East Side of
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