Local News Highlights From Oskaloosa Area Visits and Visits
Local notes cover Mr. and Mrs. Don Whitlack vacationing near Denver with Lookout Mt. cabin days and Coe’s Cafe as a dining spot. Houseguests include John Rainwater and Russell Rainwater from Silver Spring. Various visits span family ties, church and 4 H fair preparations, with plans for August trips and reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Whitlack
Denver
Colo
Lookout Mt
Dr. J. M. Lloyd
John Rainwater
Russell Rainwater
Silver Spring, Md
Vacation wrap and local notes from Washington
William Graf and family returned from a week at Clear Lake with visits to Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Waverly. Local prices list South Carolina peaches Italian prunes and more. Washington Fruit Market reports and a birth at Whiting Indiana Barbara Gweneth Jones. Frances Hawley of Anamosa visits in town with cousin Tommy Baker. Estate sale closing soon for J. W. Hesseltine. Don Armstrong and daughter Diane from Tipton in town. Armstrong to run Smith's airport north of Columbus Junction. Stanley M. Fishburn had major surgery in Rochester Minnesota. wife and children at hospital files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Graf
Clear Lake
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Waverly
Don Armstrong
Diane
Tipton
Armstrong
Washington Flying Service
Columbus Junction
Smith’s
Washington juniors fall to Crawfordsville 8 to 7
The Washington Legion junior baseball team led by six in the first inning but lost at Crawfordsville yesterday evening 8 to 7. Crawfordsville answered with runs in the first, second, fourth and sixth innings and seized the winning run in the seventh to end the comeback.
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Washington Legion
Crawfordsville
Washington
American Pearls Defeat YMCA 9–6 in Softball Tilt
The American Pearls defeated the YMCA 9 to 6 in yesterday evening's softball league game. Edmondson and Knott stood as the Pearls battery, while Cham Berlin and Tanner played for the YMCA. Wednesday's matchup pits Cargill against West Chester as the league unfolds its schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Pearls
Y.M.C.A
Edmondson
Knott
Pearls Battery
Chamberlin
Tanner
Cargill
West Chester
Buckwalter to Wrestle Bear on Wednesday Night Show
Marvin Buckwalter of Washington and Jimmy Bear of Cedar Rapids are matched to wrestle Wednesday evening as part of a weekly street show staged by local businessmen. A concert by Doc Lawson of Des Moines on the electric organ is also on the program.
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Marvin Buckwalter
Washington
Jimmy Bear
Cedar Rapids
Doc Lawson
Des Moines
Air Blasts From the Airport
Theodore R. Pratt enrolled in a private course at Washington Flying service. Local airport visits included Lester Willis in an Aeronca from Cedar Rapids to Muscatine, Dick Vonk from Newton to Pella in a Piper Cub, Jack Farr of Mt. Pleasant in an Aeronca Champion to Fort Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore R. Pratt
Washington Flying Service
Lester Willis
Aeronca
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Dick Vonk
Newton
Pella
Jack Farr
Mt. Pleasant
Fort Madison
Raymond Nail
Lincoln
Ill
Webster City
Dean G. Crites
Manitowoc
Wisco
Wichita
Kan
Ralph Gustafson
Creston
la Salle
Harry L. Huston
Winfield
Moline
Peoria
Marion Engle
Beloit
Hospital Admits Mrs Shaver and Mrs Adams
At the hospital admitted yesterday were Mrs. Eugene Shaver of Wellman for medical treatment. Today Mrs. Omer Adams of Keota underwent appendectomy. Jean and Josephine Miller of Route One had tonsillectomies performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Shaver
Wellman
Medical
Omer Adams
Keota
Jean and
Josephine Miller
Forecast Lower Iowa Corn Yield
The weather bureau forecasts cooler conditions for northwest Iowa early Thursday with temperatures near normal in southeastern Iowa. Five day outlook shows highs from 82 to 85 and lows from 56 to 59, with a gradual cool down spreading across the state.
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Weather Bureau
Iowa
Tennessee Farmer Seized At Capital With Gun
A one armed Tennessee farmer claimed to be president and was seized in Rep Estes Kefauver's Capitol office with a loaded .38 revolver in a shoulder holster. Capitol police found 20 bullets on him. He said the gun was for self protection. no shots were fired. Kefauver was in Chattanooga.
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Washington
UPA
Tennessee
United States
Estes Defauver
Tenn
Capitol
John Lamon Kirby
Mount Eagle
Kirby
Kefauver
Chattanooga
Fishburn Relatives At 31st Reunion
The 81st Fishburn descendants reunion gathered Sunday at Legion hall. Attendees included Phillip Fishburn’s kin from multiple states. officers were re-elected led by Mrs. Ruby Morgan. A gavel with the banner The Gavel Speaks was introduced, and pictures of Fishburn and Greiner landmarks were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishburn
Phillip Fishburn
Legion Hall
América
Ruby Morgan
Mt. Pleasant
Clara Hammerick
Staunton
Lauder Kennedy
Morgan
A. H. Huston
Kennedy
John Huston
Clyde Putnam
Ed Benson
Basil E. Huston
Sam Miller
J. Lauder Kennedy
Ways and Means
Fred Martin
Vernon
Ohio
F. A. Kane
Newport
Oregon
Harry Oliverson
Oskaloosa
Floyd Jann
Clyde Knight
Roseburg
Eleanor Bolt
Medford
Dale McMillian
Columbus
Nebr
George
Dorothy Rew
Olds
F. A. Morgan
Pleasant
Eva Benson DeBord
Des Moines
Edd Benson
June Barger
Terry
Preston Wolf
Allen van Vianken
Washington
Winston Keith
Davenport
Grenadiers Use Hand Grenades by Marines Under Jones
During the American Revolution U S Marines served under John Paul Jones and employed hand grenades in combat. The historical note highlights early use of explosive devices by the Grenadiers in naval and land engagements led by Jones.
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John Paul Jones
Wee Twelve Bridge Club Meeting Hosted by Sara Lu Miller
Sara Lu Miller hosted the Wee Twelve bridge club last evening. Plans were made for a cooperative supper with Mrs Kenneth Patterson. Bridge was played at two tables with Margaret De Lashmutt and Mary Voorheeg taking high and low scores. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother Mrs Frank B Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Lu Miller
Wee Twelve Bridge Club
Kenneth Patterson
Margaret de- Lashmutt
Mary Voorheeg
Alrs
Frank B. Miller
Light Alloy Cuts Size and Weight of Electric Motors
An iron cobalt alloy labeled Light Alloy provides a ten percent reduction in motor size and weight, enhancing efficiency. The advance signals potential improvements for electric motors across industrial and consumer applications.
Anniversary Dinner For Mr and Mrs Neal
Mr and Mrs Earl Neal were surprised by neighbors and friends on Sunday as they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with basket dinners and silver gifts. Present were Cecil Ruggles and son Howard Leigh Verle Porter and Robert Everett Shalla Fred Shalla and Lorraine John Blum Kenny and Larry Harper Eldon Neal John Martin and Martyn Des Moines Walter Ruggles Betty Neil Mabel Donnie Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Neal
Cecil Ruggles
Howard Leigh
Verle Porter
Robert
Everett Shalla
Fred Shalla
Lorraine
John Blum
Kenny
Larry
Harper
Eldon Neal
John
Martin and Martyn
Des Moines
Walter Ruggles
Betty
Neil
Mabel
Donnie Neal
Moothart Reunion and Dinner Held in Sunset Park
The Moothart reunion gathered Sunday in Sunset Park with GO attendees and a bountiful basket dinner. Theodore Meyer led the business meeting and officers were elected with Tom Harvey as president and Mrs Harold Young as secretary treasurer.
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Moothart
Sunset Park
Theodore Meyer
Tom Harvey
Harold Young
Patty Lou
Shelby Jean Meyer
Bessie Votruba
Virginia Meyer
Matt Votruba
Des Moines
Frank Bussert
Jay Bussert
Raymond West
Orville Tompkins
Sheryl and
Dixie
Fairfield
Don Kern
Deanna Lynne
Richmond
Ernest Moothart
Pleasant
Ted Meyer
Donald
Dean
David
Ernest*c. Meyer
Patty
Shelby Jean
Erna Lee
Maurice Meyer
Richard
Martha
Lloyd Moothart
Paul
Louise Brown
Carolyn
Cheryl
Ralph Moothart
Lowell Waters
Nancy
Max
Margaret
Clarence Johnson
Mary Lou
Charles Johnson
Charlene
Judy
Washington
J. W. Meyer
Keota
Tommy Harvey
Ainsworth
Delbert Lewis
Connie Sue
Jimmy Salmon
Ralph Turitt
Lexington Circle Plans Annual Picnic
Mrs. Chris Miller hosted the Lexington Circle ladies for a cooperative dinner and iced lemonade. They finalized plans for the annual picnic a basket dinner with a drink on Sunday evening Sept 7 at Sunset Park pavilion in Washington. The Lexington Ladies Aid Society is included and the next meeting Sept 16 with Mrs. Herman Schultz marks the farewell gift exchange.
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Lexington
Chris Miller
Lexington Circle
Sunset Park
Washington
Friends
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Herman Schultz
Besse Stewart
Marie Stewart
David Norman
Birthday greetings spread for local residents
A series of birthday and anniversary wishes mark today in the community. Mr. and Mrs. Don Orr celebrate birthdays, while Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Varney observe their 31st wedding anniversary. Readings honor Joyce Ann Lowry, Robert Clayton Owens, Gale Stanton, Judith Ann Dodds, Marjory Kay Pence, Billy Putman, Ardella Goodwin, Joe Chihak, Vera Yeager, Dave McGaffey, Jean Cherryholmes, Russell Miller, and Fred Mouser, a member of the Three Quarter Century club turning 89.
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Joyce Ann Lowry
Wesley Lowry
Route Three
Robert Clayton Owens
Dwight Owens
Crawfordsville
Gale Stanton
Edward Whitacre
Brighton
Judith Ann Dodds
Lowell Doddy
Denver
Colo
Billy Putman
Ardella Goodwin
Joe Chihak
Vera Yeager
Dave McGaffey
Jean Cherryholmes
Russel Miller
Fred Mouser
Three Quarter Century Club
Presbyterian gatherings and Ferguson reunion announced
A morning prayer meeting at 9 30 Wednesday at the church invites worshipers. A homemade ice cream social at 7 30 Tuesday at Haskins Presbyterian welcomes all. The Ferguson reunion will be Friday August 22 at Sunset Park with a noon basket drifter.
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Presbyterian
Haskins Presbyterian Church
Sunset Park
Friendly Bible Class Supper At Church
The Friendly Bible class of the First Baptist church met for a pot luck dinner and study in the church parlors. Mrs Rudie Schmidt and Mrs John Little led social duties. Clara Faulkner presented the program. President Mrs Jim Roach presided and set September 15 for the next meeting with the same committee. Marietta Workman and Mrs Jim Rouch are named for presenting.
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Friendly Bible
First Baptist Church
Rudie Schmidt
John Little
Clara Faulkner
Jim Roach
Geraldine Crone
Oscar Burham
Marietta Workman
Jim Rouch
Funeral Services for J W Hesseltine Held Yesterday
Funeral services for John W Hesseltine were conducted yesterday at L A Jones funeral home by Rev. T C Polk. Pallbearers included Roy Moriarty Howard Victor Irvin Alvin and Sam Hesseltine. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
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John W Hesseltine
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
No Fish Story About the Kodiak Bear
The largest fisherman among animals is the monstrous Alaskan brown or Kodiak bear. He sometimes reaches a weight of 1,500 pounds.
Social Calendar of Community Groups This Week
Notices list events for garden club auxiliary country club women golfers Little Flower Circle St James and other groups. Activities include picnics breakfasts golf bridge luncheons dinners and meetings with organizers named in the calendar. Events run Tuesday through Friday with various venues including Sunset park K C hall clubhouse and Saint James church.
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Rock Garden
Sunset Park
F. W
K. C. Hall
Women of Country Club
Joe Picken
James Roach
M. J. Cruise
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Kolah Club
Charles Jackson
Country Club
Wellman
Little Flower Circle
St. James Church
Ivo Berg
N M. Speidel
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
E. C. Smith
Sovial Circle of
West Chester Federated Church
Hesseltine Reunion Elects Officers and Plans Next Year
The 26th Hesseltine reunion met with 56 attendees for a noon picnic. Officers elected for the coming year include President Dennis Hesseltine Vice President Horace Hesseltine Secretary Helen Nesseltine and Table Committee Harold Hesseltine.
Class of '45 Dinner and Reunion Held at Mt Pleasant
Crawfordsville August 19 The class of 45 met at Saunders Park Mt Pleasant with two absent members. After a picnic lunch a business meeting elected officers and planned an annual August reunion. The note lists the gathering as a social and organizational event with future plans.
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Crawfordsville
Saunders Park
Mt. Pleasant
Rabenold Families Hold Annual Reunion
The Rabenold family held their annual reunion in Sunset Park with a noon basket dinner. At a business meeting officers for next year were elected: J. D. Rabenold president, Manford Rabenold vice president, Manford Kilgore secretary.
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Rabenold
Sunset Park
J. D. Rabenold
Manford Rabenold
Manford Kilgore
Tommy Rabenold
Sandy Lay
Roland Rabenold
Carrie Rabenold
Burke McCreedy
Jimmy
Stanley
Ainswecrth
Hilton Rabenold
Bill Young
Washington
Prairie Flower Youth Fellowship Meeting Report
The Prairie Flower Youth Fellowship met Friday at David Livingston Jr.'s home with 55 attendees. Esther Gerdes and Darrens Humston organized entertainment. Leonard Booth led songs. a male quartet performed. Rev. Merle Booth delivered the message. Refreshments were provided by the host with help from Miss Gerdes and Miss Humston. The next party is planned with Doug Fuhr on Sept. 5.
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Prairie Flower Youth Fellowship
David Livingston, Jr
Esther Gerdes
Darrens Humston
Leonard Booth
Merle Booth
Charles Masson
Bob Scott
Miss Gerdes
Miss Humston
Doug Fuhr
Ann Trosky and W F Miller wed at St James rectory
Mrs Ann Trosky and W F Miller married in a ten o'clock ceremony at St James rectory performed by Rev H J Corcoran. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Golia Miller and will live at 115% Marion Avenue until spring before moving to Mr Miller's property on E Second Street.
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Barbara Bauer
John Bauer
Wellman
Edwin A. Breiholz
Davenport
Breiholz
Pomeroy
Iowa
St. Paul’s Lutheran Chapel
Iowa City
Theo. Tiekelberge
St. Ansgar
J. H. Beiderwiesen
DeLores Beiderweiden
Washington
Alvin Starke
Luella Jellehusen
Colorado
Ann Trosky
W.F. Miller
W. F. Miller
St. James Rect
Marion Avenue
Reunion Attendees Include Dwight Owens and Des Pain
Dwight Owens of New Mexico and Junior Des Pain of Mt. Pleasant joined other alumni at the reunion, sharing memories and reconnecting with classmates.
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Dwight Owens
New Mexico
Junior Despain
Mt. Pleasant
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J. R. McKee
Macon
P. L. Etter
Dora McKee
Chicago
D. D. Davis
Mayme Elsham
Eldora
June Elsham
F. G Bagge
Warners Brassieres
BE. M. Bridges & Co
Roscoe Williams
Rachel
Prentiss
Miss
Raymond Minick
Mr. Williams
Mr. Minick
San Diego
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E. M. Bridges & Co
Matt
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Willard and
Royce Roth
Wayland
Louis Rinner
Jack D. Wright
Spurgeon
Shenandoah
Harold Johnson
Sam Weeks
Eddie
Jet
Okla
C. R. Green
Lavon Gardner
Harry Stacy
John Yousling
Jill
Ida Grove
Yousling
Mr. Yousling
Carload
South Carolina
George H. Jones
Whiting, Ind
Barbara Gweneth
Frances Hawley
Anamosa
Tommy Baker
Wendell Baker
J. W. Hesseltine Estate
Stanley M. Fishburn
Rochester
Minn
Bear
Washington, Iowa
Pyright
JOH
Rogers Producing Co
Fostoria, Ohio
Washington County
Rev
Edwin Breiholz
Nicola & Harmon
Remingtons
L. C. Smiths
Mrs. Neal
Mrs
Don Orr
L. J. Varney
Marjory Kay Pence
Chester Pence
J. W. Hesseltine
Cnclilek
Rapp's Shoe Store
Women's Missionary Society of Baptist
Hesseltine
Assort
Edgar Rabenold
Frank Parrish
Emma Rabenold
Rodney Rabenold
Owasa
Donna Rippel
Harry Dye
Don Wheagley
Harry Rabenold
Mary Rabenold
Dick Rabenold
Livingston
Helman'’S Style Shop
Arden
Money Order
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