Pulver Booth Vincent Families Hold Sunset Park Reunion
The eighteenth Pulver reunion was held in Sunset park with a noon basket dinner. Howard Mangold led the business meeting in the absence of president David Banks, and officers were named Curtis Snyder president Stanley Manwold vice president Twila Manwold secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulver
Sunset Park
Howard Mangold
David Banks
Curtis Snyder
Stanley Manwold
Twila Manwold
Fred Pulver
Mount Pleasant
Howard Snyder
Joyce
Junior
Brighton
Frank Pulver
H. J. Mangold
Verna
Wayne
Lee
Twila
Stanley Mangold
Wilma
Lola
Melvin
EB. C. Pulver
Theo. Romoser
John
Alex Moody
Keith
Marjorie
Keota
F. L. Mangold
J. M. Pulver
Kauffman Family Plans Stryker Visit From Wayland
Mr and Mrs Harold Kauffman and daughters Joyce and Jean of Wayland leave for Stryker Ohio to visit relatives. They are joined to Chicago by Mrs Laura Longwell who will see her son Charles Longwell. Mrs Myrtle Morgan and kids Albert and Carol of Long Beach Calif were guests last night of the T A Michels family en route to New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kauffman
Joyce
Jean
Wayland
Stryker
Ohio
Chicago
Laura Longwell
Charles Longwell
Myrtle Morgan
Albert
Carol
Long Beach
Calif
T. A. Michels
New York City
Morgan
Mrs. Michels
Iowa
Fresh eggs and local visits fill rural Iowa pages
Local notices list Reister Bros. selling fresh eggs at 13 cents per dozen. Families from Berwyn Maryland Spokane Washington Wayland and Pokin Iowa visit and guest at several homes. Mrs. Sterner plans a family reunion at Mt Pleasant. Moore's Bootery advertises men’s oxfords. Several residents plan trips to Chicago Elwood and Elwood Indiana for events and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Sterner
Spokane
Wash
W. D. Kyle
Ralph W. Moore
Clint Jones
Sterner
Eva Jones
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Local Hospital Dismissals Include Newborns and Procedures
Mrs. William Deutsch of East Pleasant Plain was discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Abbert Hill and baby daughter Marlene Joyce left for Washington not long after, with John Winga Jr also discharged. George McFadden welcomed a daughter at 9:15 this morning weighing seven pounds four and a half ounces. Wilfred Saltzman of Keota underwent a minor operation this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Deutsch
East Pleasant Plain
Abbert Hill
Marlene Joyce
Washington
John Winga, Jr
George McFadden
Wilfred Saltzman
Keota
Blackhawk March Church in the Wildwood Selection
Dudley Kort performs a cornets solo with pieces including March Jupiter Polka and Bluebells in a church concert program from Blackhawk. The brief note lists titles such as Selection and March and mentions the performer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk
March
the Wildwood
Selection
Bluebells
Claims of Junior College Urged on the 1940 Graduates of High School
On May 29 1940 118 graduates from Washington high school are urged to consider junior college as a financially practical bridge to further study. The article highlights lower costs smaller student bodies individualized attention and the chance to gain experience before deciding on a vocation or pursuing a four year college. It notes junior college offers a path while remaining at home under parental guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Local residents host guests and celebrate birthdays in town
Miss Mildred Nauman visits Dorothy Thompson at the Nelson Thompson home southeast of town. Elkhart Indiana's Milburn McKay and spouse vacation two weeks with local relatives. A surprise birthday visit to Jessie Stewart brings Ruby Oblinger and Ethel Henderson from Oakdale. Frances Porter and Maxine Logan return from Manchester. Helen Funkhouse of Chicago departs after visiting Martha Gordon and family in Washington. Norma Tilden and Lucille Reed spend an evening in Kalona with Mrs. C. G. Tilden as John Ellis and Karen of Wayland join Mrs. H. C. Hotle for a trip to Des Moines with Benson family relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Nauman
Tipton
Dorothy Thompson
Nelson W. Thompson
Everette Jenkins
Tiffin
Ruby Oblinger
Ethel Henderson
Oakdale
Jessie Stewart
Helen Funkhouse
Chicago
Martha Gordon
Ella
Washington
John C. Ellis
Karen
Wayland
H. C. Hotle
de Moines
M. Benson
Ellis
Hotle
Infection from insect bite causes death in Greene farmer
Albert Tiemens, 38, a Greene County farmer, died at Cedar Valley hospital from blood poisoning after an insect bite. Vie Mens was hospitalized after falling seriously ill from a bite on the arm last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Albert Tiemens
Greene Farmer
Cedar Valley Hospital
Vie Mens
Deputy Sheriff Named in $15,000 Damage Suit
Bedford T. V. Lacy, a Taylor county deputy sheriff, was named defendant in a $15,260 damage suit filed in district court in the name of Martin F. Sweeney, deceased. Sweeney was fatally injured in an automobile accident July 6. The petition alleges negligence and failure to heed a highway stop sign by Lacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
T. V. Lacy
Taylor County
Martin F. Sweeney
Sweeney
Lacy
Scores of Games and Standings in Early Baseball Day
Teams split results with Boston routing New York 11 to 1 while Philadelphia edged Washington 9 to 4. Cleveland led AL standings with 44 wins, 28 losses, Boston 69 62, Washington 42 66. Tonight’s schedule features Boston at Brooklyn and Philadelphia at New York among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
W. L. Pet
Cleveland
ENO
Crigees Gaesneesche
Vesoee Washington Aiai
Washington
Detroit
Move Man From Cells Accessible From Sidewalk
Marion county farmer Matt Melia charged with first degree murder for the July 30 shotgun slayings of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Joe Melia. He has been transferred to Polk county jail in Des Moines on court order due to Marion county jail lacking a permanent turnkey and its basement location with sidewalk-accessible bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Matt Melia
Marion County
Inlaw
Joe Melia
Polk County
Des Moines
Liquor Sales Dip in Iowa in July
Iowa liquor store sales fell by nearly 250000 dollars in July according to the state liquor control commission. The report shows a drop in overall revenue for the month reflecting weaker consumer demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Lquor
The
Liquor Control Commission
Ainsworth Man Dies of Lockjaw at 60
Charles William Harkins, 60, died at University Hospital Iowa City after tetanus from a foot blister, with pneumonia and heart issues worsening his condition. Funeral at Ainsworth Methodist Church led by Rev. E Cogge, burial in Ainsworth cemetery. Survived by wife Helen Houston, son Charles John, and one brother in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Charles William Harkins
University Hospital
Iowa City
Ainsworth Methodist Church
E. Coggeshall
Ainsworth Cemetery
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Washington
Charles William Darking
Rochester
Kent
England
Helen Houston
Joliet
Inl
Campbell
Methodist Church
American Legion
Charles John
California
Millionth 1940 Chevrolet Shown at World’s Fair
Claude Tucker of Tucker Chevrolet says the millionth 1940 Chevy is on display at the New York World’s Fair and will be given to the driver of a 1929 Chevrolet with the closest motor number. He notes this is the first time since 1929 a motor company produced over one million cars, and invites 1929 Chevrolet owners to enter for a free 1946 model. The millionth car rolled out on July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Tucker
Tucker Chevrolet Garage
Mr. Tucker
Tucker
Chevrolet
Luithlys Take California Trip During Vacation
Mr and Mrs L B Luithly depart Rubio for San Diego to visit the Fair then travel to Los Angeles to see Mrs Luithlys brothers families. Raymond Steinbeck shipped lambs to Cedar Rapids for Anne Maurer. Mrs Dess Hollingsworth returns from San Diego. Cora to attend Junior College. Charley Hoover helps in the bank. Walter Stevens paints Rubio school. Quilting club meets at Mrs Farrier near Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lambert
Town
L. B. Luithly
San Diego
California
Los Angeles
J. J. Fleig
Mrs Geo Powers and Sons Head to Fairport NY Visit
Mrs George Powers with sons Donald and Ronald depart Ainsworth for a two week visit to Fairport New York to meet Mrs Powers mother Mrs A Lathrop and visit Joliet Illinois en route It marks her first trip to her native state in twenty five years Also noted are civic visits by local residents and brief travel mentions of neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norris
Ainsworth
George Powers
Donald
Ronald
Sanitary music described as shrill wind and brass blend
A historical note defines sanitary music as music produced by a mix of shrill woodwind and brass instruments along with various drums and triangles.
Classified sales dip after June peak as July tax boost nears
Classified pays total $832647 in July, down from June's $1,074,380. Last minute purchases to dodge the July 2b federal tax boost fueled June’s heavy sales. Despite the drop, July sales remained $77,567 above the July 1939 figure.
Booth Family Twelfth Reunion Held in Sunset Park
The Booth family held their twelfth annual reunion in Sunset park with a noon basket dinner and a business meeting. Officers elected were Melvin Booth president Earl Both vice president and Doris Booth secretary treasurer. A committee for next year’s entertainment was named chaired by Mrs Isaac Kleese with Mrs Karl Booth and Vivien Both as members. Merle Booth sang a few vocal numbers before a social afternoon. Those present included Mrs Mac
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Sunset Park
Melvin Booth
Earl Both
Doris Booth
Isaac Kleese
Karl Booth
Vivien
Merle Booth
Mac
Kolah Club Meets on Thursday With Mrs. Bessie Wead
Six members of the Kolah club and five guests gathered yesterday at the home of Mrs. Bessie Wead. Guests included Mrs. N F Lease, Mrs. George Hendrickson and daughter Mary, Mrs. John Caruthers of Anniston, Ir, and Ruth Speidel of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
Bessie Wead
N. F. Lease
George Hendrickson
Mary
Amer
John Caruthers
Anniston, Ir
Ruth Speidel
Des Moines
M. Speidel
Hendrickson
Picnic Supper At Country Club With Bridge Prizes
The country club weekly pot luck supper became a porch picnic last evening. Mr and Mrs L B Wilson hosted a bridge session at their home with high score prizes awarded to Mrs Frank Crone and Donald Fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Mrs Wayne Zeck Feted at Shower in Finney Home
Mrs Wayne Zeck formerly Charlotte Campbell was honored at a misc shower hosted by Mable Finney and Martha Wiley at the H C Finney home. Guests included Helen and Beulah Stewart Dorothy Darnell Mildred Meyer Esther Wolfe and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wayne Zeck
Finney
Mable Finney
Martha Wiley
Wayne Zeck
Charlotte Campbell
H. C. Finney
Helen and
Beulah Stewart
Dorothy Darnell
Mildred Meyer
Esther Wolfe
Helen Rhodebeck
Carol Brewer
Frances Hayes
Maurine Trotman
Naomi Kyle
Multiple family reunions announced for August in Iowa parks
The Hesseltine reunion set for Sunday August 18 at Sunset Park 15414 The Sands Henderson reunion at Weed Park Muscatine August 21 16613 The annual Sheetz reunion at Keota Park Sunday August 18 16613 The twenty fifth Swift reunion at Sunset Park Sunday August 265 16¢6ifr The twenty fourth Dunbar relatives reunion at Sunset Park Sunday August 18 155 t3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Weed Park
Muscatine
Sheetz
Keota Park
Swift
Dunbar
Vincent Reunion Draws Fifty-Four In Keota And Interstate Towns
Fifty four relatives attended the Vincent reunion at Sunset Park on Wednesday. Attendees came from Washington Monmouth Oak Park Wellman Thornburg Briehton St Paul Miam and other towns, including Charlee Corette Emma Vincent Elmer Vincent and many Pringle Harris Greenwood and Owen families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Charlee Corette
Emma Vincent
Frank Pringle
Gerald Carris
John Owen
Washington
Tessa Vincent
Elmer Vincent
Robert
Alice
Everette Vincent
Dale
Charles Harris
John Harris
Eva Greenwood
Bruce Stoutner
Lois
Charlene
Mae Sturgeon
Keota
Milo McMillan
St. Paul
Miatn
Arch Owen
Margaret Jane
Monmouth
Ill
Warren Carris
Dorothy
Bobby
Briehton
Burl Pringle
Jean
Thornburg
Homer Vincent
John
Gene
Margaret Ann
Wellman
Mattie Greenwood
Oak Park
Leland Pringle
Darlene
Donald
Paris
Ainsworth
Helen Greenwood
Harry McKee
Virgil Needles
Carol
Lea‘ona
Towa
Cleo Jarrards Honored at Farewell Party
Mr and Mrs Cleo Jarrard were honored by the Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church in a surprise farewell at their South Iowa avenue home. The group of over thirty gathered for an social evening sharing home made ice cream and cake and presented a gift to the couple prior to their move to Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Jarrard
Fort Dodge
Friendly Bible
The
Baptist Church
Jarrard
South
Iowa Avenue
Bridge Hostess Mrs Nate Young Entertains Club
Mrs Nate Young hosted a bridge gathering at her West Main Street home last evening. Two tables of players included prize winners Mrs Cloyce Godwin East Pleasant Plain Mrs Ed West and Mrs Thora Reynolds with guest Mrs Jack Retella of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Refreshments followed the card game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Young
West Main Street
Cloyce Godwin
East Pleasant Plain
Ed West
Thora Reynolds
Jack Retella
Milwaukee
Wis
Young
Registered Nurses Picnic in Sunset Park
The Washington County Association of Registered Nurses held a potluck picnic supper in Sunset Park last evening at 6 30. Twelve nurses and several guests attended, with a social evening following. The committee included Mrs Wiley Anderson of Ainsworth Thelma Luther Hattie McConnell and Mrs Louella Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Association of Registered Nurses
Sunset Park
Wiley Anderson
Ainsworth
Thelma Luther
Hattie McConnell
Louella Patton
Relatives Honor Mrs Funkhouse with Courtesies
Washington relatives hosted Mrs Funkhouse with several courtesies this week. An informal Sunset park picnic honored her, followed by a Friday noon dinner at East Madison Street hosted by Miss Lulu Kyle. A luncheon today hosted by Mrs William Begers complemented Mrs Funkhouse and Mrs Martha Gordon. Other guests included Mrs R C Risk Mrs Howard Miller Lulu Kyle Ella Gordon Mrs Victor Johnson and Mrs Louella Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Funkhouse
Chicago
Washington
Sunset Park
Funkhouse
Lulu Kyle
East Madison Street
William Begers
Martha Gordon
R. C. Risk
Howard Miller
Ella Gordon
Victor Johnson
Louella Patton
Kensington Club Meets at Mrs. White Hostess Home
The Wednesday Kensington Club met with Mrs. W. C. White hosting eleven members and two guests, including Mrs. Earl White and Mrs. C. R. Stearns. Afternoon hours passed with social visits and needle work. The hostess, assisted by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bar White, served a one course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth, Ange
Kensington Club
W. C. White
Earl White
C. R. Stearns
Bar White
Mineral Wool Describes Varied Products By Raw Materials
The term mineral wool is generic and covers several similar products, differentiated mainly by their starting materials.
Social Calendar Highlights Local Gatherings This Week
U P prayer group meets 2 30 p m at the church led by Mrs N F Lease. Rebekah meeting at 7 p m. W R K C meets 2 30 p m at the G A R hall. Awilight golf 5 p m potluck 7 p m at the country club. Royal Neighbors picnic 6 20 p m Sunset Park with sandwiches and dish to pass. Mother Daughter luncheon 1 p m Prairie Flower church two dishes to Moss. New Haven Ladies Aid meets afternoon hosted by Mrs Rose Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
Mra. N. EF
Rebekah
P. mi. i
F. Tail
W. RK. C
G. A. R. Hall
Monaday Awilight
Huesday Royal Neighbors
Sunset Park
Prairie Flower
Church
Friends of Church
Birthday wishes for local children
Judy Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Dale Jackson Whalona is three today. Robert C Steele son of Mr and Mrs Milo Steele has his eleventh birthday today. Vanda Lee Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs Lioyd Evan has her first birthday today. Howard Benn Jr Ferdinand Chalupa 18 Carol Bauer John Bruegge and Mrs Frank Kallaus also have birthdays today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Jackson
Dale Jackson
Whalona
Howard Benn, Jr
Ferdinand Chalupa
Carol Bauer
John Bruegge
Frank Kallaus
Robert C. Steele
Milo Steele
Vanda Lee Evans
Lioyd Evan
Sunday School Picnic at Sunset Park Attended by Dodder Class
A Methodist church Sunday school class led by Mrs. H. M. Dodder held a picnic supper last evening in Sunset park. Participants included Lucile Nicola Louise Waesan Verna Bickel Wilda Busy Lucile Busy Juanita Weidner Mary Brohgs Louise Porter Ruth Fostery and the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
H. M. Dodder
Sunset Park
Lucile Nicola
Louise Waesan
Verna Bickel
Wilda
Lucile Busy
Juanita Weidner
Mary Brohgs
Louise Porter
Ruth Fostery
Mrs. Dodder
Past Chiefs Meet With Mrs. Dewey
Mrs. R. P. Dewey hosted eight Pythian Past Chiefs at her home last evening. After business, the group played pinochle with prizes won by Mrs. George Baker and Mrs. John Applegate. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her granddaughter, Betty Mayo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Dewey
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
George Baker
John Applegate
Betty Mayo
Former Homemakers Club members attend Sus park picnic
Former Homemakers Club members gathered for a chicken supper at Sus park last evening. About fifty-one attended including Wes Meyers Maurice Mile s Virginia Esther Wolfe Lloyd Alliman Roger Redlinger Marwaleen Dun Mary Louise Harbara Jam Ray Redlinger Hubert Redling Jimmy Bobby Riche Pfeffer Ela Bontrager N Trotman Maurine Saree M Marion Robertson Clarence Goff Ronnie Ha Ahrens Rita Margaret Carl Herive Marguerite RR ert Reaney Arta Wiley Mabel Virginia and Karen Kay. The group plans August 21 for the next meeting hosted by Mrs Jober Reney Mente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Sus Park
Wes Meyers
Maurice
Miles
Virginia
Esther Wolfe
Lloyd Alliman
Deter End Roger
Stanley Foster
Karen Kay
Jober
Reney Mente
Ice Cream Social Hosted by Griges and Armour Ort
Mr and Mrs Griges entertained Snowball Social members and families with ice cream and cake at their home last evening. Seventy five persons attended with committees led by Greta Knupp and Mrs Stanley Fishburn. Guests included Lawrence Howell Fulton Clarem and families from Fordsville and area. Children enjoyed camel rides and social activities while adults were entertained on the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Ort
Stanley Fishburn
Greta Knupp
of Puhr
Lawrence Howell
Clarem Fulton
Rmfordsville
Adan Grace Shaw
A. Shaw
Arthur Ley
Val Fabe
Hele
Class Has Picnic In Sunset Par
Members of the Met Home Builders class and families enjoyed a picnic at Sunset Park last evening. The group had a splendid time, each family bringing food, and afterward shared a casual editorial evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Met
Sunset Park
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Iowa State College
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Iowa City Hospital
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Vincent. Reunion
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