Local Social Notes and War Salvage Appeal
Local notes report Mrs. Joe Koenigsmark’s return to Chicago after a week at the Music home. West Chester residents Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Harley entertain relatives while Lt. Ar g Harley and family visit. Office closing dates announced for August 18 to 26. Richard A. Stewart and Dr. Eugene D. Owen arrive to spend a week with family in Washington and Davenport. War salvage appeal urges residents to save waste paper for the war effort. Albert Helfrich leaves for duty. Captain Dwight Harley transfer from Camp Chaffee to Camp Lee with family planning to join relatives in Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Harley
West Chester
Ar.g. Wilton Harley
Naval Air Station
Olathe
Kan
Harley
Zeno
Eugene D. Owen
Washington, D.C
C. C. Owen
Washington
Dwight Harley
Camp Chaffee, Ark
Camp Lee
G. F. Trotter
Ainsworth
Promotion for General Patton
The senate confirmed Lt. Gen George S Patton to the permanent rank of major general after a year of delay tied to criticism over his conduct. The move followed Gen Dwight D Eisenhower's note that Patton was leading the 3rd American army spearheads in France as they outflanked the German 7th army in a major World War II operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
George S. Patton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Patton
7Th Army
France
Senate Military Affairs Committee
War notices and family visits fill Davenport weekend
Mrs Dan Hershberger of Davenport visited here with friends and relatives while her husband serves at Farragut Idaho. Gertrude Moothart and Leona Kos spent time with local families. the Dayton family and Meyer and Putman relatives traveled for furloughs and visits. Charles Dayton serves in Hawaii. postal worker Mrs Dayton in Garner. visitors from Barberton Ohio arrived to see Keota homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan L. Hershberger
Davenport
Chaiis Company
Mr. Hershberger
Farragut
Idaho
Raymond Dayton
Charlene
Bomkosske
Garner
C. O. Dayton
Charles R. Dayton
Hawaii
Dayton
Postal Service
Maurice Putman
Baby
Barberton
Ohio
M. M. Flynn
Keota
Ralph Hesseltine
Washington
New Series of Men’s Golf Meets at Washington Club
A new series of men’s stag golf tournaments and dinners starts this Thursday at the Washington golf and country club. Golf begins at 6 00 and dinner at 8 30. Tickets available from Harry Simpson Dr A W Clow Darrell Ross or Robert Arthur. Dates are August 17 August 31 September 14 and October 5. Mrs Emma Barnett will prepare the dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Golf and Country Club
Harry Simpson
A. W. Clow
Darrell Ross
Robert Arthur
Major League Baseball Scores and Night Games
Results include Pittsburgh 5 Boston 0 Philadelphia 6 Chicago 1 St. Louis 4 Brooklyn 2. Night games feature Boston at Pittsburgh Strincevich and others. American League standings shown with New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, Cleveland, Detroit, and Boston atop. Monday results list New York 2 Chicago 1 Boston 5 St Louis 1 Washington 8 Cleveland 5 Philadelphia 7 Detroit 5. Night schedule includes Cleveland at Washington and Detroit at Philadelphia among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Andrews
Strincevich
Gerheauser
Vandenberg
Webber
Wilks
W. L. Pet. Bt. Lows
Borger Scientt
New: York
CHISG
RO Oie
Nan
Clovaire
Aps
Washington
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Smith
Candini
Cincinnati
Gobles Announce June Gobles Announce June's Marriage To Bernard Pauly
Mr and Mrs George Goble of Columbus Junction announce the marriage of their daughter June to Bernard Pauly son of Mr and Mrs B J Pauly of Washington. The ceremony was at 9 this morning at St James rectory with Rev H J Corcoran officiating. The couple were attended by Leona and Clifford Fritz of East Pleasant Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fritz
Ainsworth
Mr. Pauly
Harper
Washington
North Side
Columbus Junction
Prisoner of War Cpl John Morris Sends Letter From Osaka
Mrs. Pearl D. Morris of Keota received a longhand letter from her son Cpl John L Morris held as a prisoner of war since the fall of Corregidor. He says he is well and working at Osaka Japan and asks for word from home. This is his second message in a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Pearl D. Morris
Cpl
John L. Morris
Corrigedor
Osaka
Japan
Washed Wool Weighs In On Care And Temperature
Washed wool fabrics wash the fastest among fibers but can be damaged by long cycles. Wool stretches when wet and requires careful handling. Water temperature for washing wool should be about 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remembering Kathryn Latta A Life of Service and Faith
Former teacher Kathryn Latta lived for service to students and community. She freely supported youths through money work and guidance, urged by religious devotion to the Presbyterian church and a pioneer family ethic. Latta belonged to Fortnightly clubs and Daughters of the American Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Miss Latta
America
Kathryn Latta
Daughters of the American Revolution
Reunions at Sunset Park Across August Dates
Ferguson families hold annual reunion Friday at Sunset Park. Vincent, Pulver, Maxwell, and Moothart families plan gatherings at Sunset Park with basket dinners, noon meals, and rain contingency. Church groups host events with ice cream and prayers. The Dunbar families also gather August 20 with basket lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Sunset Park
Vincent
Gladys Vincent
Maxwell
Teddy Thornton Birthday Celebration Among Family Friends
Teddy Thornton, four, celebrated with mother Mrs. R. J. Thornton at 810 N. Iawa Avenue. Guests Donna Prescott, David Prescott, Sylvia McClure, Kathleen Crone, Tommy Krause, Donnie Nickerson, Evelyn McCutchen attended, with games at Sunset Park and refreshments at North Side cafe. Mrs. Raymond Crone and Mrs. A R Krause helped entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Thornton
R. J. Thornton
Donna
David Prescott
Sylvia McClure
Catherine Crone
Tommy Krause
Donnie Nickerson
Evelyn McCutchen
Thornton
N. Iawa Avenue
Sunset Park
Raymond Crone
A. R. Krause
Delegates Named to Auxiliary Meeting
Riverside August 14 Delegates and alternates elected for the department convention in Cedar Rapids on August 16 and 17 Mrs Rochus Knebel and Mrs Edward Bushek named as delegates with Leona Kucera and Rose Dautremont as alternates The unit will again sell Christmas ecards this year The next regular meeting is postponed with later notification
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion
Department
Cedar Rapids
Rochus Knebel
Edward Bushek
Leona Kucera
Rose Dautremont
Birthday Announcements Across Families Include Richard Winga
Today marks Richard Rowland Winga’s fifth birthday. Mrs A Conner and Nancy share birthday honors, with Nancy turning ten. Also noted are Bob Templeman of Bethany a former Washington resident, Bob Frink serving in the navy in the south Pacific, and Marshall Koehler and Bob Clark in service celebrating birthdays. Additional well wishers include Mrs H C Ward Doris Canott L E Hoyle A O Pratt Raymond Lorack and Mrs W J Stevens. Helen Marie Wilcox reaches her fourteenth birthday and Teddy Thornton’s birthday was celebrated yesterday at Sunset Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Frink
Navy Air Corps
South Pacific
Marshall Koehler
Bob Clark
H. C. Ward
Doris Canott
Ainsworth
L. E. Hoyle
A. O. Pratt
Raymond Lorack
W. J. Stevens
Teddy Thornton
Sunset Park
R. J. Thornton
Dinner at Sunset for Mrs Shebeck Birthday Picnic
Mrs Alvin Shebeck was guest of honor at a Sunday birthday dinner picnic. After a cooperative noon meal, the group spent the afternoon visiting. Also present were Mr and Mrs Harold Strum and Mr and Mrs Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Shebeck
Alvin Shebeck
Harold Strum
Warren
Preparing Heating Plant For Next Season
The first step is thorough cleaning of the heating plant. Clean the boiler flues and interior with a boiler cleaning compound. A clean boiler heats faster and uses less fuel.
Hospital Roundup Notices Include Dismissal and Admission
Mrs. Jesse Pearson of Ainsworth was discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Clara Chabal of Riverside was admitted this morning for a tonsillectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Pearson
Ainsworth
Clara Chabal
Riverside
Local Families Gather for Community Event
Donaldson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kephart and family, Mrs. George Hopping, Mrs. Ly man Babcock, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Longer, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Shebeck and Joan attend a local gathering.
Social calendar shows varied group gatherings this week
The community listing outlines planned picnics, dinners, socials, and meetings across W R C and nearby groups. Events include a family picnic at George Jarrard home, VFW Auxiliary and booster club gatherings, Nazarene ladies and Garden clubs, and church and civic group activities with Bring dish to pass and table service notes. Transportation and reservation details are included for several events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R.C
Robert Reaney
City Hall
George Jarrard
Hach
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Ohinane Sunset Park
North Entrance
Godwin Families in Reunion at Sunset
The Godwin family reunion gathered Sunday at Sunset Park for a noon basket dinner and social visits. Attendees included multiple Godwin relatives from Fairfield East Pleasant Plain Brighton and surrounding areas, plus extended family members and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godwin
Sunset Park
Harry Bekel
Joann
Mary Ann Drish
East Pleasant Plain
George Nelson
Paul
Raymond Coop
P. N. Godwin
Harold Coop
Ronald
Fairfield
Oscar Godwin
Brighton
Eana Caldwell
Ellen
Mary
Marilyn
Dean Crawford
Carol
Elaine
Emma Fetters
Harold Beenblossom
Don
Homer Godwin
Robert
Frances Ann
Emmett Hayes
Mabel Schooley
Nedra
Sidney
Clarence Randall
J. N. Tucker
Claude Tucker
Pearl Parcell
John Godwin
Harold Godwin
Surprise Craigs Celebrate 35th Anniversary at Riverside Home
A Riverside group surprised Mr. and Mrs. Carl Craig at their southeast Riverside home to mark 35 years of marriage. The event followed a Trinity Methodist Ice Cream Social visit by relatives Ernest and Mary Salladay and featured a wedding cake baked by Mrs. Salladay, plus cards and social chatting. The Craigs wed August 11, 1909, and have three children and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Carl Craig
Craig
Women's Society of Christian Service
Trinity Methodist Church
Vernon Stagner
Junior Craig
Ernest
Mary Salladay
Washington
Riverside Methodist Church
Ivo Schnoebelen
California
Shower Courtesy For Bride elect Esther Stewart
Esther Stewart was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Virginia McLaughlin Friday evening. Twelve guests joined games on the lawn then moved indoors for advice, gifts, and a blindfolded gift presentation amid rose and white nuptial decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Stewart
Virginia McLaughlin
Miss Stewart
Ira Mae Darnelll
Helen Stone
Mary Bordwell
Elaine Thomassen
Carol Brewer
Beulah Stewart
Mable Finney
Marjorie Coon
Elsie Stout
Elizabeth Caldwell
Mary Ellen Duensing
Mary Rita McLaughlin
Cloyce Stewart
Donald McLaughlin
Nutritive value of home canned fruits and vegetables
A discussion compares home canned produce with freshly cooked items. Studies on snap beans show riboflavin and thiamine losses, ascorbic acid decline, and storage effects on canned versus fresh beans, with nutrition depending on soil maturity variety and canning methods.
Youth Ice Cream Social At Methodist Church Planned
The Youth Fellowship will sponsor an ice cream social on the church lawn this Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Homemade ice cream cake and coffee will be sold to fund a delegation to the Young People's Institute at Mt Pleasant next Sunday. Arrangements are by Mary Voorhees Margaret DeLashmutt Warren Dare and Shirley Brown. A large turnout is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Methodist Church
Young People’s Institute
Mt. Pleasant
Mary Voorhees
Margaret DeLashmutt
Warren Dare
Shirley Brown
Mrs Alyce Krotz Hosts Highland Social Club Meeting
The Highland Social club met at the home of Mrs Alyce Krotz with seventeen members guests and children present. Committees were named Flower Mrs Crystal Steele Mrs Betty Soukup Mrs Alyce Krotz roll call membership social and others. Plans set for the annual picnic August 26 at Sunset Park with each family to bring a chicken and two dishes to pass. Refreshments were served and next meeting is Sept 14 at Mrs Annie Krotz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Social Club
Alyce Krotz
Flower
Crystal Steele
Betty Soukup
Roll Call
Katie Quinn
Elizabeth Murphy
Neva Campbell
Irene Harrison
Ethel Steele
Blanche Martin
Sunset Park
Annie Krotz
Club
Bees Produce Medicinal Honey From Green Vine Sap
Bees are fed on artificial honey made from green vine leaf sap to produce medicinal honey. The practice aims to yield therapeutic bees and a new honey variant for healing properties.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Picken
Wolf’s Flower
Joe Koenigsmark
Music Home
Richard A. Stewart
Central Park
War Salvage Committee
Helen Livingston
Los Angeles
Calif
Dave Rider
R. L. Livingston
Albert Helfrich
Gertrude Moothart
Frank McFarlane
Leona Kos
Coe College
Maurice Meyer
Richard
Mississippi
Meyer
Camp Shelby
Helman’s
East Side Square
Emma Barnett
Feldman
de la Cruz
Gobles
June
Bernard Pauly
Son
Kate Sheetz
Presbyterian
Sheetz
Ollie Park
Josephine Singmaster
Dunbar
Richard Rowland Winga
John Winga
A. Conner
Nancy
Bob Templeman
Bethany, Mo
Helen Marie Wilcox
Lyle Wilcox
Little’s Furniture
Stephen Eas Tei
Tae
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Psalms
Country Club
R. J. Patterson
Dan Brindley
Linger Longer
James Combs
Edith Gunther
I. D. Quinn
West Main Street
American Legion Auxiliary
Rock Garden
Rosemary Club
Dell Walker
Valley Ladies Aid Society
J. N. Dodd
Just Us Club
N. M. Speidel
Iowa Ave
Women of
Anly Hill Club
J. T. Wenger
Little Flower Circle
Leonardy
E. Main St. Pythian
Chiefs Association
T. W. Harwood
Insurance Agency Phone
Westphal Jewelry
Craigs
By Ruth Foster
Scheel
Girl Scout
Sim's Shoe Store
Warner & Bristow
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