Local News Miscellaneous Short Notes From Iowa Communities
Mrs. Frank Embree stays at Mercy hospital Iowa City in room 304 as visiting spells weekend greetings from Mr and Mrs George Slosser who will move to West Plains Missouri where Slosser becomes advertising manager for Bi-Weekly. Mrs Edna Caldwell of Ottumwa and former Ot tumwa legislature safety commissioner Mrs Matt Lawrence visit old Washington friends. Weekend guests at O R Thoma home Ainsworth include Paul Spence family Earlville Bill Pasey Dubuque L L Reynolds and Mabel Fuller ton Iowa City with a birthday dinner for Mrs Reynolds.
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Frank Embree
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
George Slosser
J. A. Porter
Slosser
West Plains
Matt Lawrence
Jack Caldwell
Agency
Ottumwa
Old Washington
O. R Thoma
Ainsworth
Paul Spence
Earlville
Bill Pasey
Dubuque
L. L. Reynolds
Mabel Fullerton
Hanft Rites Held for Columbus Junction Farmer
Funeral services for Lester Hanft 23 a farmer of Columbus Junction were held Friday for a death caused by burns suffered while trying to burn a yellow jacket nest with gasoline Authorities described the incident as the cause of his fatal injuries and noted the services occurred in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Fural
Lester Hanft
Hoover Recovered and Ready to Work After Gall Bladder Attack
Former President Herbert Hoover arrived in New York from California pale no more and keen to resume government reorganizing work. He said he would not seek hospital care and expected at least a year of activity, noting only four of 18 bills before Congress had passed. He celebrated his 75th birthday at Stanford and was greeted by colleagues at the Waldorf Towers as he returned to desk duties amid birthday letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Congress
20Th Century Limited
California
Stanford University
Arthur Kenp
New York University
Richard Brown
Columbia University
Public Enemy No 1 Captured After Fatal Shootout
Earl D. Bircham, 45, labeled the nations public enemy number one by the FBI, was captured after killing Patrolman John H. Tennyson and wounding Patrolman John A. Ross in a car chase. Luther Williams, 37, of Louisville, identified Bircham, ending a pursuit that began with a traffic violation. Guns and money were found at the scene and with Mrs. Bircham, who was arrested alongside him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Earl D. Bircham
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bircham
Nashville
Tenn
John H. Tennyson
John A. Ross
Ross
Luther Williams
Kenton County
Afternoon Service Leads to Pastoral Sermon in United Presbyterian
Rev. Alfred E. Parsons, pastor, officiated the afternoon service at the United Presbyterian church. parishioners gathered for prayer and a brief sermon followed by hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Alfred E. Parsons
Approve Increase in Social Security Tax
Washington Aug 15 The house ways and means committee approved the broadest social security act changes since 1935 raising old age insurance taxes and benefits. It expands coverage and proposes federal aid to totally and permanently disabled, with bigger federal contributions to low income states under public assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Dessert Shower Honors Bride To Be Betty Stewart
Betty Stewart was guest of honor at an eight o'clock dessert shower hosted at the home of Mrs Richard A Stewart. Miss Stewart will wed Leroy Krueger August 26 at the United Presbyterian Church. Lavender and white decorations, a frosted fruit bowl, and miniature wishing wells framed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Stewart
Richard A. Stewart
John A. Stewart
Miss Stewart
Leroy Krueger
United Presbyterian Church
John Stewart
Pat
Lynda Stewart
Basket Dinner enjoyed at annual Guy reunion
The annual Guy reunion was held at Sunset Park on Sunday August 14 with a noon basket dinner for 71 relatives. Dan Guy led the business meeting and letters from distant relatives in Alabama Oklahoma Nebraska and Washington were read.
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Guy
Sunset Park
Dan Guy
Alabama
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Washington
T. W. Guy
Floyd Cooper
Boone
Iowa
Clifford Bauer
Myron
Alan
Chicago
Bertha Statler
Daryl Statler
Lindy
Joe
John Robertson
Keota
Laurel Statler
Karl Parcell
West Chester
Donald Statler
L. A. Guy
L. P. Guy
Harry Stacy
Richard Nihart
Giv Stacy
Tommy
Mary
Charles Robertson
H. Mannhardt
Osie
Robert Kientz
Roberta
Larry
Brighton
Dale Lance
Wendell Shaffer
Cooperative Fish Fry Honors Lyall Moore
Mrs. Lyall Moore hosted a cooperative fish fry at her home on August 5 to honor her husband Lyall Moore. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Dean Moore and Sandra Kay, Mrs Blanche Small and Betty, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Argo and family, Marty Bello and Francis Florang. The evening ended with wishes for many more happy anniversaries.
Crop Sprayer Killed Near New Ulm
A crop-spraying pilot, Kirby Smith of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, was killed when his plane crashed into a Cottonwood River bank four miles south of New Ulm during a spray run for the Del Monte Canning Co. Authorities report Smith made one pass and then misjudged the approach for a second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ulm
Minn
Cottonwood River
Here
Kirby Smith
del Monte Canning Co
Sleepy Eye
Mittie Lou Lee and William D Cole United in Double Ring Ceremony
Mittie Lou Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Lee wed William D Cole of Sigourney son of Mr and Mrs Dale Cole in a Sunday afternoon double ring ceremony at First Methodist church. Dr Fred E Miller officiated with Priscilla Porter maid of honor and Stanley Sloan best man. A reception for 40 followed at the Fuhr home. The couple will reside at 315 South Shuffleton Sigourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Mittie Lou Lee
John W. Lee
William D. Cole
Sigourney
Dale Cole
Fred E. Miller
John Yousling
Priscilla Porter
West Chester
Stanley Sloan
Mrs. Lee
Mrs. Cole
Val Fuhr
Mary Martin
Lloyd Turnipseed Jr
Glen Fuhr
South Shuffleton
Washington High School
Mrs Nicola Hosts S and C Club Meeting
Mrs. Nicola entertained S and C club members at her Riverside area home on Thursday. Guests included Mrs. August Wehmeyer Mrs. Marion Thompson and baby Roberta. Euchre prizes went to Mrs Edward Kucera Mrs August Wehmeyer and Mrs Marion Thompson. Refreshments closed the meeting. Next gathering set with Mrs Edward Kucera on August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nicola
S & C Club
Riverside
August Wehmeyer
Marion Thompson
Roberta
Edward Kucera
Widmer Reunion Draws About 100 At West Wayland Park
The annual Widmer reunion was held at West Wayland Park on Thursday August 11 with about 100 attendees. A noon dinner followed by visiting, group singing, and recitations filled the afternoon. The organizers expect to repeat the gathering next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widmer
West Wayland Park
Steele Reunion Held in Sunset Park
Descendants of Horace Steele gathered at Sunset Park for a cooperative dinner with visiting and photo sessions. The 1950 reunion is set for the second Sunday in August with many Steeles and in laws from Packwood Haskins Columbus Junction Ainsworth and nearby towns in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Steele
Sunset Park
M. M. Steele
Jesse Meek
Haskins
Duane McCreedy
Joan
Carl Steele
Marilee
Packwood
Arnold Nicholson
Phyllis
Dickie
Columbus Junction
Burke McCreedy
Jimmy
Stanley
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Helen Burns
Mrs. Gilford Roth and Mrs. Ronald Roth hosted a miscellaneous shower for Helen Burns of Mt. Pleasant on August 9 at the Roth home. Guests enjoyed traveling bingo and yellow green decor matching the wedding color scheme, with yellow baskets revealing the August 16 date for Helen and Richard McBeth.
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Wayland
Gilford Roth
Ronald Roth
Helen Burns
Mt. Pleasant
Roth
Helen
Richard McBeth
Surprise Birthday Party for Mr Beliel in White Oak
Mrs. Ralph Beliel organized a birthday surprise for her husband on August 12 in White Oak. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edgar McClurg Mr and Mrs Floyd Singleton and Mr and Mrs Lyall Moore and families from near West Chester. The evening ended with bed melon and well wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Beliel
White Oak
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Betty Stewart
Mrs Earl Galloway and daughter Phyllis hosted a miscellaneous shower for Betty Stewart on Saturday afternoon attended by 23 guests. The event featured games, written advice, and gifts arranged around miniature bridal party dolls while refreshments were served. John Bash of Washington and Mrs John Robertson visited in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Galloway
Phyllis
Betty Stewart
John Bash
Washington
John Robertson
Probe Death of Fish
Vinton Iowa August 15 The Iowa State Department of Health is investigating the death of fish reported in local waters. Officials said laboratory tests will determine cause while inspectors check for pollution or disease possibilities. The incident prompted a health inquiry and further monitoring of water quality.
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Vinton, Ia
Iowa State Department of Health
Cedar River
Waterloo
Vinton
Paul Houser
Ory
Social Calendar Highlights Local Group Events
Friendly Bible class meets 7 30 p m at the Baptist church. Tuesday Booster club potluck at Sunset park. VFW auxiliary 8 p m at VFW hall. YWCA roller skating Keota meet at YW at 6 pm. Picnic 6 pm Sunset park Berth section. Wednesday Ladies Golf and Bridgessociation breakfast 8 am reservations by Monday noon with Mrs Ralph Bauer. Kolah club picnic 6 30 pm Sunset park. St Pauls homemade ice cream social at the church. Presbyterian prayer service 9 am church. Thursday Log cabin open 2 to 4 30 pm hostesses. W C Federated church social circle afternoon at church. Friendship club picnic noon two dishes to pass Sunset park. Little Flower circle 7 30 pm meet at 503 W Second for transport. Ice Cream Social 6 pm by W C Methodist class on church lawn. Pythian Past Chiefs Asso 8 pm Mrs Orai Mayo. WCTU 2 30 pm Mrs John A Stewart.
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Baptist Church
Sunset Park
VFW
YWCA
Keota
Garden Dept. I
Ralph Bauer
Ralph Minick
C. R. McCutchen Jr
W. C. Federated Church
Friendship Club
Little Flower Circle
Leo Nardy
Leo Marie
Irene Ofelt
William Marie Jr
Young People's Sunday School
W. C. Methodist Church
Cooperative Supper at Kleese Reunion Weekend Event
The Kleese reunion held Friday August 12 featured a cooperative lawn supper at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dale Dusenbery's home followed by a short business meeting led by Isaac Kleese. Officers elected were Elwin Bauer president Elwood Kleese vice president and Mrs Harry Dusenbery secretary.
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Kleese
Harry Dale Dusenbery
Isaac Kleese
Lloyd Bauer
Clement Griffith
Eldin Bauer
Elwin Bauer
Elwood Kleese
Ted Griffith
Harry Dusenbery
Wilbu Wright
Wilbur Wright
Keota
Walter Kleese
Betty
Eddie
Mary Jo
Harry Kleese
Frank Kleese
Joyce
Robert
David Kleese
Washington
Ted
Esther
Faith
Keith
Sandra
Tommy
Swanson Turnipseed Wedding In Methodist Church
Helen Swanson daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Swanson and Marion Turnipseed son of Mrs Verne Miller of Las Animas Colorado were married August 14 at the Methodist church. Reverend Fred E Miller officiated before 125 guests at 2 30 p m with traditional music and a wedding march from Wagner. The couple will reside in Des Moines after a honeymoon trip to Denver Colorado and other points.
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Helen Marie Swanson
A. G. Swanson
Marion Richard Turnipseed
Verne Miller
Las Animas
Colo
Methodist Church
Fred E. Miller
Lafe
Les Hamil
Dick Ross
Charles Crull
Washington
John Yousling
Cloyece Statler
Merle Eckels
Clark Bauer
Eileen Hammon
Keith Huber
Dallas Chamberlin
Dean Cross
Des Moines
Bob Meeker
Esther Reed
Denver
Ijl
Turnipseed
Truman Forrest
Robert Doyle
N. L. MacLeod
Thay Dinneen
H Hall
Claire Darbyshire
Rockwell City
R. G. Swinney
Richland
Levi van Dyke
A. &. Swanson and
Keith
Sigourney
Birthday greetings mark Three-Quarter Century club member
Mrs William L Clapp a member of the Three-Quarter Century club marks a day to observe Birthday greetings extend to Mrs KE A Conner and daughter Nancy who make a double celebration at their home Warm wishes also go to Mrs Ward Mrs Pratt Bob Clark Helen Marie Wilcox and Raymond Lorack Others receiving congratulations include Mrs W J Stevens Marshall Koehler Richard Rowland Winga Jack Rommel Mrs Donald Nichols and Paul Brock Mr and Mrs Maurice Henry observe a wedding anniversary today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Clapp
KE. A. Conner
Nancy
Ward
W. O. Pratt
Bob Clark
Helen Marie Wilcox
Raymond Lorack
W. J. Stevens
Marshall Koehler
Richard Rowland Winga
Jack Rommel
Donald Nichols
Paul Brock
Maurice Henry
Senator McCarthy Defends Mrs. Truman Amid Smuggling Charge
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy charged an employee of the Chicago Perfume company involved in gifts to Maj. Gen. Harry R. Vaughan was entangled in an attempted smuggling plot. He defended Mrs. Bess Truman's conduct in accepting one of the freezers from Vaughan, asserting she knew nothing of the alleged smuggling activities.
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Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wis
Chicago Perfume Company
Harry R. Vaughan
McCarthy
Bess Truman
Vaughan
Wrights and Griffths Host Keota and Klenwood Guests
West Chester residents Mr and Mrs Wilbur Wright and Freddie Joe of Keota hosted Mr and Mrs Donald Griffith John Kathryn and Harriet of Klenwood Missouri Vivian Luers attended as a guest in a social gathering.
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West Chester
Wilbur Wright
Freddie Joe
Keota
Donald Griffith
John
Kathryn
Harriet
Klenwood
Missouri
Vivian Luers
Shower Courtesy Held For Mrs. T. E. Thomas
Mrs. T. E. Thomas was guest of honor at a pink and blue shower at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Cuddeback. Cohostess was Mrs. Glen Cuddeback with Eleanor Swift and Mrs. Robert Swift assisting. Guests included Mrs. Warren Marston, Mrs. Fred Minden, Barbara Peiffer, and others from Washington, Columbus Junction, and Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Thomas
Kenneth Cuddeback
Glen Cuddeback
Thomas
Eleanor Swift
Robert Swift
Warren Marston
Fred Minden
Barbara Peiffer
Clifford Steele
Ralph Erlenbush
Curtis Wells
Washington
Jennie Duncan
Pegey Bell
Columbus Junction
Mary Jane Meyers
Muscatine
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Gene Tucker
Dallas Chamberlain
Towers
Wolf’s Flower
Hanft Funeral
C. V. Crull
Fern Pastry Shop
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
New York
Herbert Hoover
San Francisco
Public Enemy No. 1
E Sport
Bob Hammer
Doc Cruise
Hammer
Gil Morrisson
Ralph Gibson
Chamberlin Bros
Sport Shop
Lyall Moore
Donald Bishop
Rubio
Cloyce Rathmel
Robert Anderson
Durant
Tom Goodwin
Davenport
F. J. Hoesemeyer
Gerald DeLong
Mrs. Nicola
S and C Club
Florence
Shirley Zweig
Pittsburg
Isadore Zweig
Marlene
Shirley
Gina
International Soundphoto
Louise McCormick
Miles King
Stanley McBeth
Mattie Roth
Joan Burns
Joan McBeth
George MecGuire
Stanley Jarrard
Eldon Navy
Henry Goldsmith
A. R. Meyer
Allen Clark
Nellie Broods
Max Kauffman
Everette Hileman
Dale Clark
Thurlone Myers
Mie
St. Paul’s Church
Pythian
Asso
Orai Mayo
WCTU
Loretta's Cafe
McClerry-Cumming Co
Loretta’s
Mrs
Loretta Harrison
Jiggs Simkins
Mable Lange
Esther Palmer
Beulah Hesseigesser
Helen Swanson
Marion Turnipseed
Miss Swanson
Helen Forrest
Mr. Turnipseed
Darrel Turnipseed
Owen Nae
Mrs. Truman
Brown
Arage
W. Madison & D Ave
Rothschild
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