Berdo Family Returns From World Tour and Visits
Mr and Mrs Charles Berdo midis enter yesterday afternoon after a lengthy eastern trip including the World’s Fair in New York and visits with relatives in Pittsburgh and Chicago. Accompanying them was Ann Phillips of Muscatine and Mrs Boyd Berdo hosts thanked the community for a large dahlia display.
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Charles Berdo
Midis
Boyd Berdere
New York City
Glen Shinabarger
Pittsburgh
Alex Lytle
Chicago
Shinabarger
Lyte
Boyd Berdo
Ann Phillips
Muscatine
Berdo
Hospital Discharges Report From Washington Area Patients
Mae Crandall and Max Youngs of Washington and Mrs A BR ul Wellman were discharged this morning. Gayle Brinning of Keota was admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Crandall
Max Youngs
Washington
A BR. Ul, Wellman
Gayle Brinning
Keota
Cole Circus Brings Global Acts to Iowa Route Crowd
Cole Brothers circus showcases over 100 performers from 18 countries led by Riding Guides and Flying Bebees. High school horses, elephants, seals, and chalk face artists headline two hours of three-ring spectacle attracting packed crowds in Sioux City Fort Dodge Cherokee Osceola and other towns. Performances begin at 8 with doors at 7 and a large menagerie and side show on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Bros
Guies
Dainty Cyce O'Dell
America
Flying Bebees
Frank Sheppard
Moreen
Taylors
Walters
Larkins
Toymas
Oliv Greibling
Iowa
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Cherokee
Ocelwein
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Oskaloosa
Standings and Thursday Scores In Major Leagues
Major League standings show the American League leaders and results from Thursday’s games. Chicago beat Detroit 2 to 1 while New York ran up a 9 to 8 score over Washington and Philadelphia defeated Boston 7 to 1. In the National League Cincinnati beat Chicago 7 to 6 and Brooklyn topped New York 5 to 1.
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New York
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
St. RG
Detroit
St. Louis
Fort Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnat
Marjorie Newell Returns Home After Visit
Marjorie Newell daughter of Judge and Mrs C Newell of Harington came home this morning after a week visiting her grandmother Mrs K H Malin. George Boller Jim Hoshart and Mill Boshart of Wayland were here this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Newell
C. Newell
Harington
K. H. Malin
George Boller
Jim Hoshart
Mill Boshart
Wayland
Ford Refuses NLRB Order in Labor Speech Row
The Ford Motor Company said it would not comply with an NLRB order issued a week earlier and charged that free speech was being denied to Henry Ford, signaling a dispute over labor relations and company policy in Detroit.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company Today
National Labor Relations Board
Henry Ford
Boy Scalded by Hot Water in Tub
In Cedar Rapids a 2 year old, Henry Robert Howells, son of Mr and Mea Henry P Howells, died after climbing into a bathtub and turning on the hot water while his mother was in an adjacent room with a vacuum cleaner. The mother did not hear the water and rushed in when the child screamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Henry Robert Howells
Mea
Henry P. Howells
Municipal Band Concert Featuring Guest Conductor McKay
The municipal band presents a concert with guest conductor M A McKay and soloist John L Yousling. Milo T Sorden conducts selections including Heroic overture Golden Dragon Penny Serenade March and Echoes of Metropolitan. Also featured are Hawthorne Briegel accordion solos and The New Colonial selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. McKay
John L. Yousling
Milo T. Sorden
Berryman
Hawthorne Briegel
Yousling
Rural School Teachers Named by Supt L B Krabill
Supt L B Krabill announces the next school year will begin in September with teachers engaged for all county rural schools except Haskins where a hire is pending. The list includes Bright on Indian Creek Elmina Williams Oak land Alice Dunbar Riverside Anna Pacha Walnut and many others across townships and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. L. B. Krabill
Haskins
Lester B. Krabill
Brighton Township
Indian Creek
Elmina Williams
Oakland
Alice Dunbar
Riverside
Anna Pacha
Walnut
Vivian Zear
Cedar Township
Bethel
Marie Stewart
Corn Is King in Iowa Near Half Billion Bushels This Year
Iowa tops the nation in corn with an estimated yield of 465,072,000 bushels as of August 1 1939 and a potential farm purchasing power of at least 167,425,920 dollars. Iowa’s 214,000 farms plant 79,100 acres to corn about 18 percent of the U S crop. The state’s average yield per acre is projected at 47 5 bushels, well above the ten year average of 35 5.
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Iowa
Towa Daily Press
Towa
Federal Statisticiandestie M. Carl
The
Journal
Iowa Daily Pross Association
United States
Illinois
Iowa Crops Show Bright Outlook for Harvest in 1949
Des Moines reports Iowa remains the nation’s leading agricultural state with strong 1949 prospects. Leslie M. Carl cites Iowa’s 18 percent of US corn, top shares in oats hogs cattle eggs and poultry value, and an estimated crop yield totaling 465 072 000 bushels. Farm income is projected to exceed last year’s peak levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
Department of Agriculture
United States
Lowa
Corrine Oriez Hosts Walnut Women's Club Meeting
The Walnut Women's club met at Miss Corrine Oriez's home for a social afternoon. Fall bouquets greeted members and guests Josephine Puckett, Mrs. Granville Humble, and Mrs. W. M. Smith. Two course refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Women's Club
Corrine Oriez
Josephine Puckett
Granville Humble
W. M. Smith
Geo Stump Family Holds Annual Prairie Flower Reunion
About thirty Stump relatives gathered at Turnuipseed home in Prairie Flower for the annual reunion. Guests included W. E. Stump of eighty years and many descendants from Missouri, Iowa, and beyond. A potluck dinner followed in a festive, family-centered day.
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Prairie Flower
George Stump
Thomas
John
Gertrude
Stump
Mississippi
Barnes City
Sam Dwinell
Columbus Junction
New Sharon Win
Dwinell
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Bride
Betty
Kathryn Dwinell
Guy
Helen Stump
Harve Jones
Kansas City
Jones
Thomas Stump
Luce Tom
Joni Stump
QO. C. Patterson
Helen
Myr
Glen ‘Charlane
Red Cloud
Nebr
Milo Patterson
Phyllis
Junior
Wellman
Gerald
Martha) Dickinson
Gertrude Stump Neeckar
L. W. Furnipseed
Gladys
Dorothy
Martha
Merl
Shirley Howden
Evelyn Hockey
Marilyn Green
AL Nooy
Visi
Mrs. Jones
Honor Hazel Black at Kitchen Shower
In Wayland on August 15 Mrs. J. H. Wenger and daughter Jean hosted a kitchen shower for Hazel Black ahead of her Aug 19 wedding to Jack Stult of Fremont. Guests included Miss Black, Mrs. Anne Black, and numerous local ladies who gifted items for the couple’s new home in Fremont after September 1, where the groom works at a plumbing shop.
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Wayland
J. H. Wenger
Jean
Hazel Black
Jack Stult
Fremont
Miss Black
Anne Black
Frank Clark
Erma
H. Clark
Emil Sherer
Joe Witting
Charles Spenser
Andy Schantz
Everette Monson
Belle Mus Defrau
Ray Goot
Dale Good
C. E. Khum
Nellie Brooks
Alice Sinn
Margaret Mary Neff
Marjorie Thompson
Wenger
IX Club Hosts Social Evening at Mrs Harvey Meek Home
Mrs Harvey Meek welcomed IX club members to her home for a Thursday gathering. Bridge was played at two tables with Mrs R C Risk taking high score, Mrs William Bees second, and Mrs Nola Faulkner winning the travel prize. Guests included Mrs Begis Mrs Carl Voorhees and Mrs G W Manussier. The president Mrs Howard MebBride led a business meeting and Mrs Meek served refreshments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Meek
R. C. Risk
William Bees
Nola Faulkner
Begis
Carl Voorhees
G.W Manussier
Howard MebBride
Meek
Centennial Pictures Shown at Country Club Last Evening
LeRoy Pratt and R J Patterson presented moving pictures of the Centennial celebration at a country club dinner for 150 members and guests. Mrs Glenn Hayes catered. bridge followed with prizes to Mrs B I Kostwick Jr and Dr A W Clow. dinner and entertainment were organized by Mrs Jack Westphal and committees including the Pattersons and several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Pratt
R. J. Patterson
Country Club
Glenn Hayes
B. I. Kostwick, Jr
A. W. Clow
Jack Westphal
KR. J. Patterson
W. Lb. Alcorn
von Bell
L. A. Jones
M. L. McCreedy
C. W. McLaughlin
Westphal
Patterson
McLaughlin
Homemakers Club Potluck Supper Moved to Host Home
Rain prompts Hometmaness club families and former members to gather at Mr and Mrs Neill Trotman home in Sunset Park for a 6 30 potluck supper. Guests include Mr and Mrs W T Alexander and Claire Darbyshire. The club thanks the Trotmans for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hometmaness Club
Sunset Park
Neill ‘Trotman
W. T. Alexander
Claire Darbyshire
Mrs Anna Krotz Hosts Riverside Club Meeting
Mrs Anna Krotz hosted the H S C club at her Riverside home with fifteen members and six guests. They enjoyed an afternoon of afghan work and visiting, followed by luncheon. Guests included Irma Chapman, Mrs William Krots, Euna Mae and Margie Coon, and Viola and Darlene Krotz. Plans were made for a Sunset Park picnic on September 2 and Mrs John Krotz will entertain on September 34 afternoon.
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Riverside
Anna Krotz
H. 8
S. C
Irma Chapman
Wellman
William Krots
Euna Mae
Margie Coon
Viola
Darlene Krotz
Sunset Park
Washington
John Krotz
New Haven Ladies Aid Plans Chicken Supper and Mission Work
The New Haven Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Leah Rathmel’s home with seven members one guest and four children. They discussed a fried chicken supper and missionary work and planned for a September 21 work meeting with location to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Ladies Aid #Cciety
Leah Rathmel
Hesseltine Reunion Date Set for August in Sunset Park
The Hesseltine reunion will be held on Sunday August 20 at Sunset Park 168 t2. Families bearing the Hesseltine name are invited to join a community gathering with casual activities and shared memories.
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Sunset Park
Bali Island Beauty Highlighted Off Java Coast
Bali, regarded as one of the world's most beautiful islands, lies off the eastern end of Java. The description emphasizes its scenic appeal and geographic location in Indonesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bali
Island
Java
Social Calendar Notes For Friday To Wednesday
Social calendar lists Friday Rebekah meeting at 8 pm and a postponed U P Woman’s prayer group. M B Church Home Builders picnic at 6 30 pm Sunset Park with potluck, rain plan at church. Garden department picnic also at Sunset Park with potluck rain plan in woman’s room. Saturday W R C meeting 2 30 pm G A R hall. Tuesday Prairie Flower Missionary society mother daughter bake at church booster club hosted by Mrs Anna Landau. Wednesday Homemakers club afternoon at Mrs Marton Robertson.
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Rebekah
O. F. Han
U. P. Woman's Prayer Group
M. B. Ehurch
Sunset Park
Garden Dept
A. R. Hall
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Baneve
Anna Landau
Homemakers Club
Marton Robertson
Local Birthdays Highlight Residents and Henders Day
Yesterday marked Mrs. R. A. Hender's birthday and today Dr. Hender celebrates. Also honored today are Billy Nelson Anna Lowry Mrs. Andy Peterson Mrs. Helen Swailes Stanley Fishburne Herman Wagenknecht of Ainsworth and Harry Drake.
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R. A. Hender
Dr. Hender
Billy Nelson
Anna Lowry
Andy Peterson
Helen Swailes
Stanley Fishburn
Herman Wagenknecht
Ainsworth
Harry Drake
Group Entertainment At Dunbar Home Social Afternoon
A gathering at Mrs. Glenn Dunbar's home hosted by Mrs. Harry Wentworth with several women in attendance. Attendees tied a comforter for Mrs. Charles Fuhr and enjoyed refreshments prepared by Mrs. Leslie Gates, Mrs. Lyle Wilson, and Mrs. Wentworth. served by Laura Jean Stout, Jessie Dunbar, and Kathleen Dunbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wentworth
Glenn Dunbar
Charles Fuhr
Leslie Gates
Lyle Wilson
Laura Jean Stout
Jessie
Kathleen Dunbar
Former Pupils and Teachers of Havre School Reunion
The Havre school held its second annual reunion on Wednesday August 4 with teachers pupils and friends in attendance. Notable out of town guests included Howard Benson of Sioux City and Dewey Benson of Parkstown SD plus several Fergusons McCune Hook and others. Mrs W H Mitchell was named secretary treasurer. The gathering adjourned to be renewed next year on August 4.
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Havre
Reunion
Howard Benson
Sioux City
Vastine
Amanda Ferguson
Fort Madison
Harry Benson
Arthur Benson
Dewey Benson
Parkstown
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
Bill McCune
Eagle Grove
A. J. Hook
Gertrude
East Pleasant Plain
W. H. Mitchell
Maxwell Reunion in Sunset Park Attended by 30
Sunset Park hosted a Maxwell family reunion with about 30 relatives gathering for a noon pot dinner, devotionals, a business meeting, and a short program. Delbert Maxwell of Wellman was elected president for the coming year, with Mrs. Nelson Thompson as vice president and Mrs. Clarence Logan as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxweil
Yesteruay
Derauly
Gowdy
Sunset Park
Maidluarwin
Coluimbus City
Delbert Maxwell
Wellman
Oc, DeLong
Harry Maxwell
Dickie
Mirs
Brea Palmer
Martha Phillips
Nelson ‘Thompson
George Manwell
Mia
Miuvert Wiley
Clarence Logan
Bobby
Betty
Joyce
Stella Logan
Bridger Card Party Hosts and WCTU Meeting Highlights
Mrs. Darwin Hicks hosted the U Dealt Um bridge club at Mrs. L. W. Blackwell’s home with six members and two guests. Prize for high score went to Mrs. Willard Triechman. The WCTU met at the Methodist church with new officers elected for the year. Dinner Bridge Club hosted a noon pol luck dinner and three-table bridge with prizes to three members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Dewey
M. L. Wewey
Miller
E. C. Jones
Sam Erp
Elmer Yoder
W. B. Webster
Harold Durian
Carroll Durian
Mr. Webster
Dinner Bridge Club
A. Wehrle
James Moothart
W. S. MclIntosh
L. E. Fleming
J. J. Ward
Weather and humans mirror each other in daily news
A Toledo Blade aphorism contrasts human life with weather, noting that good days are often unremarked while bad weather and misfortune attract chatter. The saying implies both weather and people shift without fanfare when events fade from attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
Speech Improvement for Barnard Freshmen Students
Women at Barnard College study better speech by recording their voices as freshmen. They review the phonograph copies and attend conferences and additional recordings over two years to hear themselves as others hear them.
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Barnard College
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