Wells Returns From Nine Day Leave At Great Lakes
Edwin L L Wells son of Mr and Mrs H H Wells of 508 North Iowa avenue has returned to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station after a nine day leave. He plans to soon leave for Jacksonville Florida to attend a trade school where his brother Gerald is stationed and afterward proceed to Annapolis Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Ll. Wells
H. H. Wells
Iowa Avenue
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Jacksonville
Fla
Gerald
Annapolis
Family returns from USC trip with grand tour states
Dr. and Mrs. Gingerich and sons Owen and Loren returned from a six week stay at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. They spent eight days traveling home visiting Boulder dam Grand Canyon Colorado Springs and Denver after touring Carlsbad Caverns Old Mexico and visiting friends in Arkansas Oklahoma and Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gingerich
Owen
Loren
Los Angeles
Dr. Gingerich
University of Southern California
Boulder Dam
Grand Canyon
Colorado Springs
Denver
Carlsbad Caverns
Old Mexico
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Arizona
Local Visitors and Job Changes Highlight Civic Life
Eunice Kean of Emporia Kansas is spending a two week vacation with Mr and Mrs Bruce Lipscomb. Nancy Freshwaters and Nellie Anderson traveled to Des Moines to stay with the Robert Barclay home and Mildred Anderson at Iowa Methodist hospital. Richard Minick started work this week as a clerk at Barelay's grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Kean
Emporia, Kan
Mrs
Bruce Lipscomb
Nancy Freshwaters
Nellie Anderson
Des Moines
Robert Barclay
Mildred Anderson
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Richard Minick
Barelay’s Grocery
Prairie Center Social News Roundup
Prairie Center notes summarize visits and travel among residents. Norma Churchhill returns from West Chester. Cloyce Zieglowsky and family host dinners. Weekend guests include Howard Wolfe and family from Decatur, IL. Various Koehler and Smith family activities, town fair attendance, and dental visits noted.
Social Roundup From Havre Provence Is Busy
Several days of visits and gatherings fill Havre as the Mullen, Wittmer, Graber, Westen, Pratt, Zieglowsky and Richards families host relatives and friends. Local trips include Des Moines business college attendance and quilting sessions with extended kin and Ohio connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hering
Havre
Donald
Walter
Marjorie
Elizabeth Ann Mullen
Kluwer Mason
Forrest Mullen
Iowa
Latimer Davis
Mary
Des Moines
Business College
Frank Bailey
Fred Eisele
Lee
John Zieglouwsky
Carl Zieglowsky
Sam Wittmer
Wittmer
Wayland
Minnie Guy
Seattle
Wash
Frank Pratt
Pratt Twins
Nancy
Francis
Will Richards
Jesse Stout
Lloyd
Claude Watson
Packwood
Wilmer Lauderman
Jamesville
Lee Baker
John Baer
Washington
Henry Lunning
Darlene Shalla Traveling, Visits Relatives in Chicago
Darlene Shalla of Roperta Beauty Salon is on a vacation this week and is spending part of the time with relatives in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Shalla
Roperta Beauty Salon
Chicago
Hospital Discharges And Tonsil Procedures Reported
Lloyd Neiswanger of Washington was dismissed yesterday afternoon. Loren Renoux was dismissed this morning. Mrs Gordon Stone of Columbus Junction had tonsils removed this morning. Phyllis Daryle Dean Donald and Duane Disney had tonsillectomies this morning. They are from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Neiswanger
Washington
Loren Renoux
Gordon Stone
Columbus Junction
Phyllis
Daryle Dean
Donald
Duane Disney
Merrimac Social News From Aug 20 Visit Chats
Mrs. Carl Amrine notes visits by Al Frame Mollie Christner and families in the Jay Schafer and John Wieneke Jr homes. The Brannon Reschley Gage and Baldosier households hosted relatives in Wellman Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. Lucile Shelangoski and Sharon Crile joined family gatherings across several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Amrine
Merrimac
al Frame
Mollie Christner
Jay Schafer
Harold
Donald
Mary Amrine
John Wieneke
Will Brannon
Elmer Reschleys
Mary Kientz
Cedar Rapids
Lucile Shelangoski
Carl Baldosier
Delmer Crile
Sharon
Lester Kientz
Frequent turnover in Nicaragua’s mid-century governance
Over sixteen years Nicaragua saw 396 individuals exercise control of the government, an average of about one ruler every two weeks. The figure underscores extreme political instability and rapid leadership changes in the period.
Inca Skull Surgery Sparks Reconstructive Surgeries
Archaeologists note ancient Inca skull surgery where pressure on the brain from injury led to trephination. The practice involved removing a section of the skull, and many operations appeared to succeed.
Forty Three Enjoy A Turkey Luncheon After Golf Games
Forty three Mt. Pleasant women attended a golf luncheon at the Country club after morning play. Mrs Nelson of Mt. Pleasant posted the low out of town score 50 and Mrs I W Shenefelt 53 for Washington players. Local putts leader was Mrs Caldwell with 20 and Sara Lu Miller had 15 for local players. A turkey luncheon followed at one, then bridge at the tables. The next luncheon is set for Wednesday at 12 30 with finals at 1 30. Reservations go to Mrs Nels B Westermark or Mrs I W Schenefelt. In B flight Mrs Frank B Miller defeated Mrs R A Jurging 3 up and 2 to go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Nelson
I. W. Shenefelt
Washington
Caldwell
Pleasant
Sara Lu Miller
Nels B. Westermark
I. W. Schenefelt
Frank B. Miller
R. A. Jurging
VFW Auxiliary Plans Sunset Park Chicken Fry
V F W Auxiliary members form a chicken fry committee for families at Sunset Park on Tuesday August 26 at 6 30 PM. Ethel Burham Mabel Atkinson and Angela Shockey named to the event committee. Also plans read for a September card party and October rummage sale. Minutes from the 13th annual department encampment in Marshalltown June 21 23 were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
K. C. Hall
Ethel Burham
Mabel Atkinson
Angela Shockey
Sunset Park
Sadee McAvoy
Tina Holt
Helen Walker
Olive Radds
Alice Palmer
Catherine Longer
Standings and results from major leagues
American League leaders New York 81 41 .664 and Chicago 65 55 .642. Detroit 50 66 .431. St. Louis 11 9 games over .500 in National League notes. Recent results include St. Louis sweeping Boston in two games, Philadelphia losses, and key pitching matchups listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Noresri
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
St. Louis
Boston
Hudson
Leonard
Newsom
Gorsien
Ferrick
Knott
Harris
Caster
H. Newsome
Smith
Donald
Feller
W. Tk
Pat Ainebehoe
Brooklyn St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittaperey
Jes
Lineae
Bibsign
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Mooty
Wyatt
Butcher
McGee
Walters
Posedel
Cooper
Johnson
Junior College Loop Abandons Football in SIJC
In Chariton Iowa on August 21 the Southern Iowa Junior College conference announced no six man football will be played this year. Members Chariton Centerville Albia Bloomfield and Osceola cite defense training and other activities draining players, per F Lun an dean of the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Iowa
Southern Iowa Junior College Conference
Loop
Centerville
Albia
Bloomfield
Osceola
F. A.lunan
Kittenball Roundup at Junction Washington Defeats 9 to 6
Ding's Oilers won 9 to 6 over Washington kittenball team at Junction on Tuesday evening. Yarmouth is scheduled to play here Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Columbus Junction
Aus
Ding’s Oilers
Washington
Yarmouth
Social Calendar Notices for Thursday and Friday Events
Potluck supper at the country club 6 45 p m Thursday. Friendship club picnic 11 30 a m Friday at Sunset Park. Booster club afternoon at Mrs Charles Barthelow residence. Meeting day change due to 4 H fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Sunset Park
Charles Barthelow
Birthday Greetings for Local Children and Residents
Gerald Sojka is three today while his brother Donald turns eight tomorrow. Sherm Wolfe, Mary Atchison, and Mrs. Charles Schulty also celebrate today, along with Betty Jean Hoxworth who is fourteen. Out-of-town readers Mrs. Fred Klein of Riverside and Aileen Smith of Pleasant Ridge share birthdays as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald
Donald Sojka
George W. Sojka
Donald
Sherm Wolfe
Mary Atchison
Mrs
Charles Schulty
Fred Klein
Riverside
Route 2
Aileen Smith
Milton Smith
Pleasant Ridge
Old age payments to Iowans total 1.2 million in July 1941
Old age assistance payments amounting to 1 206 580 were issued to 57 050 Iowans in July 1941, the Iowa department of social welfare announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hall of Fame memorial rule limits to 25-year-dead individuals
The policy states only persons deceased at least twenty five years are eligible for memorials in the Hall of Fame. This cutoff ensures posthumous recognition honors a lasting legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of Fame
Legal View on Criminally Insane Defense Cited
Dr. Henri Beaumont of the University of Kentucky argues there is no legal category of criminally insane. He says insanity at the time of crime prevents criminal liability under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Beaumont
University of Kentucky
Club Hosts Cozy Evening At D Wylie Home
Mrs Don Wylie former Sunshine Community club member and Mr Wylie hosted last evening for club members and families. Twenty two guests enjoyed visiting games and a cooperative ice cream and cake supper with attendees including Mr and Mrs Glen Beenblossom Mr and Mrs Joe Klopfenstein Mrs Charles Zieglowsky Wilbur Wilmer Clarence Virginia Zieglowsky Marilyn Bell and Wilma Dunblazier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wylie
Sunshine Community Club
Florence Hout Hosts Circle Meeting Night Stated
Mrs. Florence Hout hosted the Past Noble Grand Circle gathering on Tuesday with seventeen members present. President Mrs. Roy Bropst conducted the business session before bridge and pinochle at three tables, Edith Weidner assisting with refreshments. September’s meeting is set with Mrs. George Jarrard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand Circle
Florence Hout
Roy Bropst
Edith Weidner
George Jarrard
Sheetz Reunion Set for August 31 at Ollie Park
A Sheetz reunion is planned for Sunday, August 31, at Ollie Park located at 1603. Organizers invite former members and attendees to gather for the event and share memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheetz
Ollie Park
1603
Brighton R. 1 Community Notes Aug. 20
Mr and Mrs Veil Porter and their son Robert and Wesley Porter return from a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Charles Porter in Minneapolis Minnesota. Alma Pfieffer visits sister Mrs Clara Koch. Mr and Mrs Roman Borkoski travel to Iowa City to help move. Fimner Koch visits Des Moines. Mr and Mrs W J Martin and Jerry return home to Los Angeles after weeks with Edgar Wise. Kosmer Borkoski attends a Washington call. Maxine Waterhouse dies by drowning in Berkeley California, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Waterhouse. Read the Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Koehler
Prairie Center
Norma Churchhill
West Chester
Cloyce Zieglowsky
Norma Churchill
Charles Zieglowsky
Ames
Arthur
John Koehler
Julia Mae
Betty Koehler
Howard Wolfe
Decatur
Ill
C. H. Wolf
Chickie
Marjorie
John Martin
Louis Koehler
Kahoka
Shorty Collins
Frankie
Victor Davis
Iowa City
Cunningham
Muscatine
Dan Cline
C. H. Wolfe
Esther
Harm Stubbe
George
Iowa
Minnesota
Marion Sheetz
Marleen
Don Simmering
Cass Lake
Minn
Robert Koehler
Amy Hemphill
Cedar Rapids
Wayne
Lloyd Edwards
Walter
Columbus Junction Fair
C. Bailey
Murray Conger
Keokuk
Larry
Marshall Koehler
Marsha Ann
Harold Gerdes
Rex Smith
Vaughn
Meral Smith
Brighton
Jo Ann Smith
Wess Meyer
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton R. 1
Veil Porter
Robert
Wesley Porter
Charles Porter
Minneapolis
Alma Pfieffer
Clara Koch
Roman Borkoski
Berkley Brown
Fimner Koch
Des Moines
W. J. Martin
Jerry
Los Angeles
Calif
Edgar Wise
Kosmer Borkoski
Washington
Maxine Waterhouse
Berkley
Maxine
Max Waterhouse
Wesleyan Service Guild Meets With Juanita Weidner
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist church met last evening at the home of Juanita Weidner with six members and sponsor N Leigh Soule present. The next meeting is planned for September 16 with Mrs Soule. Louise Wasson was chosen secretary to replace Esther who will leave to attend court. Refreshments were served. hostess assisted by Mrs Brohm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enim
Juanita Weidner
Leigh Soule
Bethel Missionary Group Holds Afternoon Meeting
Seventeen members of Bethel Missionary society met yesterday at a church with Mrs Wes Meyers hosting. Ruth Gideon led devotions and Mrs Stirling Holme asked questions. Mrs A Brown reviewed the first chapter of the stone book. Mrs Govfrey Juzeler presided in the absence of officers, Grace Shaw acting as rotary. Refreshments followed with Mildred and Virginia Meyers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Missionary Society
Ae Church
Wes Meyers
Ruth Gideon
Stirling Holme
A. Brown
Govfrey Juzeler
Grace Shaw
Soety
Mildred
Virginia Mi’ Ers
Juzeler
Mrs Car Jarrard Hosts Snowball Social Club Meeting
Mrs Car Jarrard hosted the Snowball Social club yesterday afternoon at her bar for a regular meeting. The gathering included twelve members seven children and three guests with refreshments in red white and blue prepared by the hostess and helpers. A picnic supper was planned for Sept 5 at Sunset Park with former members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car] Jarrard
Fidn Novy
Jerry Kom
Stockport
Arthur We
H. M. King
Glenn Knupp
Sunset Park
Je Knupp
Glenn Fuhr
Navy
Wiley
Adolph Guenther
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Jack Pratt
Walter Westen
Barbara
Jo Ann Graber
Cora Widmer
Bertha Graber
Martin Westen
Harold Wilson
Marylin
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John Zieglowsky
William Freyerburger
Evelyn
Albert Zieglowsky
Merle Statler
Nelson Thompson
Frank J[ratt
Illinois
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Freestone Peaches
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Crisco
Sunkist
Bartlett
Scott Towels
Great Northern Tissue
Ashington
UC Diese] Iners
Davenport
Omaha
Sioux City
San Francisco
Burlington
Rockwood's Shoe Dept
Betty Jean Hoxworth
D. Wylie
Wesleyan Service Guild
Bethel Missionary Group
Mrs. Car] Jarrard
S.w.corner Square
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AGFA
Eastman
MEAD
Pablum
DR. West Exton
Magnesia
Epsom
Meadow
Pepsodent
Gal. Siar
Gorm
Elliott
Pittsburgh Titanic
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