Local Neighbors Plan Visits and War Service Talks
Mr and Mrs Earl Smith will travel to Burlington to meet daughter Esther Smith Poats and son in law Rutherford Poats returning from Tokyo. Esther, once in Red Cross work, has spent over a year in civilian war work in Japan while Rutherford served in information and education. future plans are indefinite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Smith
Burlington
Rutherford Poats
Tokyo
Japan
Mrs. Paats
Mrs Mair returns to Turner after death of stepmother
Mrs. John A. Mair comes back to Turner Maine after being summoned by the death of her stepmother Mrs J O Mathews about three weeks ago. She had stayed with Edward Blatter in Washington during her visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mair
Turner
Maine
J. O. Mathews
Mair
Edward Blatter
Washington
Frank Swisher Household Sale Held Tomorrow
Frank Swisher Household Sale will be held tomorrow afternoon in Brighton at 2 30. Jim Hotle is the auctioneer. Mrs Cloyce Bogle and sons Jim and Kippy visited Monmouth Tl and were guests in the home of Dr and Mrs C W McLaughlin. Shoppers from Ka lona and TeBockhorst area were in town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Swisher
Brighton
Jim Hotle
Cloyce Bogle
Jim
Kippy
Dora McKee
Macon
P. L. Etter
Dr. Etter
Football Squad To Meet Monday At Lincoln Field
Coach Bob Weber of Washing ton high school announces the first 1947 squad meeting at 9 30 next Monday August 25 at the Lincoln school practice field. Weather may restrict attire to shorts as conditioning begins. An afternoon session is planned but time to be announced. Weber attends coaching school at Spirit Lake and will return Monday to start workouts with two daily sessions next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Weber
Washington High School
Lincoln School
Weber
Spirit Lake
Witness Quieted At Oil Hearing Ends Disruption
During the oil hearing Majewski shouted and gestured asGeorge F Meredith executive director of the senate small business committee intervened and told him he was out of order A federal marshal was summoned and warned Majewski not to disrupt the hearing again
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majewski
George F. Meredith
Senate Small Business Committee
Meredith
Family moves indoors after gas furnace left on all summer
Bloominton correspondent reports Harrell E. Young and his family endured an unusually hot home until a timely realization. They discovered the gas furnace had been left on through the summer, explaining the stifling temperatures on the front porch and inside the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Harrell E. Young
Young
Hospital Notices From Local Scene
At the hospital admitted yesterday are Mrs. John D. Ham il of Columbus Junction medical Mrs. Mary Gabel of Harper medical and today Mrs. David Blanken horn of 213% W Washington St medical. Also Mr and Mrs Stanley Vodicka of Richmond welcomed a daughter at 12 35 pm yesterday and Mr and Mrs Lynn Wellington of 444 BE Third St welcomed a daughter at 6 this morning. Dismissed yesterday Norman Wood of Ainsworth and Mrs William Palmer of 904 E Second St. Today Mrs John Winegard en of 408 S Iowa Ave and Mrs W J Shannon of 944 g Fourth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Hamil
Columbus Junction
Mary Gabel
Harper
Medical
David Blankenhorn
W. Washington Street
Stanley Vodicka
Richmond
Lynn Wellington
BE. Third Street
Norman Wood
Ainsworth
William Palmer
E. Second Street
John Winegarden
Iowa Avenue
W. J. Shannon
G. Fourth Avenue
Softball Tie Sets Stage For First Half Showdown
A large crowd expected at Green Field to see American Pearls vs VFL in a decisive first half game. Both teams entered the matchup with one loss, tied for first, while Cubs beat Cardinals 5 to 4 with seven Cubs hits, five errors, and three Cardinal errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Cubs
Cardinals
Ross
Longer
Anson and
Dewis
Funeral services for Mrs Daisy Huber held yesterday
Funeral services for Mrs Daisy Huber were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home conducted by Revs E E Voss and Willard Ott with a vocal solo by Lucille Gault. Pall bearers listed include Robert Shaffer Maurice Maxwell John McNaill Joe Jones R I Williams and Howard Anderson. Burial followed at Crawfordsville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Huber
Sherman
E. E. Voss
Willard Ott
Lucille Gault
Robert Shaffer
Maurice Maxwell
John McNaill
Joe Jones
R. I. Williams
Howard Anderson
Crawfordsville
Social Notesоры Local Visits and Travel Plans
Dora McKee visits Macon relatives while Cloyd Garretts plan a two week trip to Summerville and Beaver Falls. Des Moines trips loom for Art Swift and Cruise, with state fair attendance. Out-of-town relatives attend Daisy Huber funeral in Crawfordsville. Ewrys visit Elgin and Washington County exhibit teams prepare for Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyd Garrett
Summerville
Penna
Beaver Falls
Endicott
N. Y
Art Swift
M. J. Cruise
Sor John
Des Moines
Daisy Huber
Crawfordsville
J. W. Benn
Los Angeles
Calif
G. A. Vincent
Cedar Rapids
Allen DeLong
Rock Island
Claud DeLong
Charles
Clinton, Ill
Roy Caviness
Ottumwa
Annexation Petition Filed Against City for Washington Area
A district court in Washington County hears a petition by Dewey Weeks and others seeking annexation of areas just outside Washington city limits. The suit claims city consent via a July 21 council resolution and asks the court to decree annexation for the benefit of property owners. Richard A. Stewart represents the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dewey Weeks
City of
Richard A. Stewart
Marriage License Issued to Duttweiler and Sowash
A marriage license was issued at the courthouse today to William Dale Duttweiler and Lillie Mae Sowash, both of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
William Dale Duttweiler
Lillie Mae Sowash
Washington
County 4 H Girls Exhibit at State Fair Demonstrations
Washington county 4 H girls will appear at the state fair with a demonstration team a style review contestant and clothing exhibits. Myrna Reeves directs the style review and reports at noon Sunday. Demonstrations by Joan Greiner and DeLores Becker titled Longer Wear With Pressing Care are set for Wednesday August 27 at 2 00 pm in the 4 H department demonstration room under the grandstand. Clothing entries include School Dress Naneilee Anderson Clover Leaf Mary Ann Bauer West Point Cotton Skirt Myrna Reeves Cedar Clippers JoEllen Ollinger Northernites Rayon Skirt Mary Knoiek Farmerettes Vivian Luers Duckets Dutch ettes Blouse Joan Stransky Cedar Clippers Jean Davison Marion Maids Slip Marjorie Gamon Cedar Clippers Mary Ellen Miller 4 H Maidens Pajamas Nancilee Anderson Clover Leaf Myrna Reeves Cedar Clippers Marjorie Gamon Cedar Clippers Housecoat Marlene Meyer Dutch ettes Roasmond Sojka Farmerettes Work Apron Jean Davison Marion Maids Janet McMullen Marion Maids Patricia Whisler Dutchettes Joan Sheraden Rubio Merrymakers Best Dress Donna Reif West Point Rosamond Sojka Farmerettes Sues Madeover Garment Myrna Reeves Cedar Clippers Rosamond Sojka Farmerettes Complete Outfit Phyllis Patterson Cedar Clippers Accessories LuElla Soika Farmerettes Vivian Luers Dutch Style Review Winners Names were omitted Kathleen Fisher Jolly Joners Jean Davison Marion Maids Bertie Wagner Marion Maids Dorothy Jean Miller 4 H Maidens Kathleen Leeper Good Luck received white ribbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Reeves
Joan Greiner
DeLores Becker
Naneilee Anderson
Mary Ann Bauer
West Point
JoEllen Ollinger
Mary Knoiek
Vivian Luers
Joan Stransky
Jean Davison
Marion
Marjorie Gamon
Mary Ellen Miller
Nancilee Anderson
Marlene Meyer
Roasmond Sojka
Janet McMullen
Patrica Whisler
Joan Sheraden
Rubio Merrymakers
Donna Reif
Rosamond Sojka
Parachute Jews Plan for Palestine Jump October
Rabbi Baruch Korff announced at a press conference that a Palestine action committee plans to parachute Jews into Palestine starting in October if the UN does not favor Jewish claims. He would lead the first group with $10,000,000 funding for planes and airborne immigrants. Men and women aged 18 to 36 would perform jumps in scattered groups to evade British seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Palestine
Political Action Committee For
United Nations
Baruch Korff
New York
Korff
Two Veterans Die After 160-Foot Tower Fall
In Des Moines a 160-foot fall from a new KSO radio tower killed Marion Dudley a 21 year old from Troy Missouri and seriously injured Thomas Fenturf a 23 year old from Anadarko Oklahoma. The pair were veterans of World War II and were attaching beacon lights at the 300 foot level when they fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
KSO
Marion Dudley
Troy
Thomas Fenturf
Anadarko
Okla
Pageant Chorus to Perform at Washington County Exposition
Community-wide chorus organized for two appearances at the Washington County Exposition. Directed by Herbert Osincup, rehearsals begin Wednesday at Lincoln school. Open to all singers with no obligation beyond the vesper service and pageant performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Herbert Osincup
Casefield
Osincup
Lincoln School
Evening Journal
Cairo Rioters Rally Behind UN Security Council Call
Hundreds of Egyptians rioted in Cairo speedily converging on Azhar street and Malika Farida square to support United Nations Security Council debates. Police charged crowds with batons and guns as Moslem Brotherhood officials reported about 100 wounded and 42 at their dispensary. Demonstrations spread to Alexandria and Port Said with calls to oppose the United States and other nations allied with the UN plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
United Nations Security Council
Alexandria
Port Said
United States
Brazil
Britain
France
Belgium
China
UN Council
al Azhar
Azahar Street
Malika Farida Square
No Relief Seen Today from Heat in Iowa
Extreme heat statewide topped 100 degrees with Burlington at 101 and Atlantic dipping to 67. The heat reduced attendance at the state fair, with early estimates under last year’s 60 000 mark, and corn prospects worsened as rainless days erode yields to an 11 year low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
The
Mercury
Burlington
Atlantic
Noyes Patented Early Amer ica’s First Comb Industry
In 1759 Enoch Noyes invented a fine and coarse tooth comb named Jousetrap and launched America’s first comb industry. He later introduced the case comb, a best seller for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Noyes
America
Vet Workers Veterans to Form Major Segment of Workforce
Vet workers and veterans will form a substantial portion of the workforce with families, comprising a third to a half of the total employed population and remaining highly active for years ahead.
Rural Homemakers Exhibit at County Fair
Rural homemakers display an interior kitchen cabinet arrangement built from the A. L. Duensing remodeling project. Mrs. Merle Twinam notes the exhibit explains storage and prep spaces with units for food prep, sink, and cooking centers. J. A. Simpson built the cabinets. several carpenters aided. Local firms supplied equipment, and volunteers will staff the booth with David Duensing and others offering explanations. Richard Stephens supplied transport to Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Twinam
County Womens
A. L. Duensing
J. A. Simpson
Merle Simpson
Richard Hudson
Wm. Glandon
Wm. Murphy
Scott Furniture Company
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
T. H. Peters Hardware
Washington Fruit Market
Duensing
Walter Bauer
Albert Stoutner
Lloyd Marek
Twinam
Bauer
John Flading
Joe Knotek
Richard Stephens
Des Moines
Washington County Pet Parade at Exposition
The Washington County Exposition lists a children’s pet parade on Friday September 12 at 10:00 am with four divisions including decorated doll buggies bicycles or tricycles and various pets. Registration opens August 25 at the Human appliance store next to Hotel Washington and closes at 9:20 am the parade day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Hotel Washington
Park Theater Ceiling Collapses in Panic Averted
In Meadville Pennsylvania the Park theater ceiling sections weighing 60 feet fell onto the audience injuring one seriously. Joseph Maggio 21 is in critical condition. The theater manager Lee Conrad calmed patrons and directed music while ushers evacuated the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Park Theater
Joseph Maggio
Spencer Hospital
H. C. Hutchinson
Bureau of Inspection
State Labor Bureau
Lee Conrad
Construction Incident Report Mentions Cable Weight
A construction site accident involved the weighted end of a cable during work. The report notes on site safety measures and the sequence leading to the incident. Authorities will review equipment handling and crew procedures to prevent recurrence.
W C T U Meeting at Mrs Speidel Home
A W C T U meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs N M Speidel. Officers for the coming year were elected with Mrs Hawthorne as president and preparations planned for a local institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
N. M. Speidel
T. F. Barker
Singing America
Stewart
Lincoln
J. A. Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Wellman Country Club Hosts Washington Ladies Golf Luncheon
Washington and Sigourney club members joined Wellman women for a golf morning with prize winners Helen Breese Mrs E E Stutsman and Mrs M J Cruise. A 1 pm luncheon followed at a Wellman cafe and a 4 30 pm golf and bridge meeting was planned with committee Chairs Mrs R H McCleery Mrs James Rouch and Mrs Cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Country Club
Sigourney Club
Wellman Country Club
Helen Breese
E. E. Stutsman
M. J. Cruise
Wellman
Washington
Ray Whitehead
Jane
James Newton
William C Sitler
I. W. Shenefelt
Stan Kiesey
R. H. McCleery
James Rouch
Cruise
Family Night Dinner At Country Club Hosts 220
Reservations for 220 were made for the Country Club family night dinner. The host committee served a two course meal and no after dinner program due to heat. Out of town guests included Mrs. Cloyce Bogle and sons from Long Beach and other locals from Chicago Davenport and Waukegan. bridge winners were Mrs. Lester Orr and Ralph Bauer scoring high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyce Bogle
Kip
Jim
Long Beach
Calif
Margaret
Virginia
Carolyn Lee
Chicago
Charles Anderson
Davenport
Helen Cunningham
Waukegan
Til
Lester Orr
Ralph Bauer
Small Fry Club to Meet Tomorrow
The Small Fry club met last Saturday at the Y with twenty girls attending activities starting at 2 p.m. Tomorrow Mrs. J. D. Dayton and Ida Cavender volunteer as hostesses and will supply refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Fry Club
J. D. Dayton
Ida Cavender
Pests of War-Era Wild Hordes Threaten South Australia Farmlands
Wild horses camels donkeys and wild hogs have multiplied into a serious farming problem north of South Australia. About 5,000 were shot at one ranch with as many still at large. Planes with machine guns target animals in inaccessible areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Ideal Hog Size for Premium Cure Ham Production
Moderately fat hogs weighing 180 to 240 pounds live yield hams shoulders and sides ideal for curing. The size range targets optimal meat yield and quality for curing processes and premium products.
Honor Miss Swift At Birthday Picnic
Eleanor Swift was guest of honor at a birthday picnic Wednesday evening at Sunset Park. The group shared a hamburger fry and a cake centering the table. They gave a cooperative gift and later visited Margaleen Redlinger’s home for watermelon. Other attendees included Mary Johnson Irma Turnipseed Barbara Peiffer Mrs Clifford Steele Mrs Kenton Mangold Jean Gold Lois Cuddeback Virginia Donaldson Maureda Binford Betty Simons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Swift
Sunset Park
Margaleen Redlinger
Mary Johnson
Irma Turnipseed
Barbara Peiffer
Clifford Steele
Kenton Mangold
Jean Gold
Lois Cuddeback
Virgini €. Donaldson
Maureda Binford
Betty Simons
Dorothy Morris Weds Cole Palmer In Galesburg Ceremony
Mrs. Marion Thompson announces the marriage of Dorothy Morris of Rock Island to Cole Palmer son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Palmer of East Moline. The August 1 double ring ceremony at a Galesburg Baptist church was officiated by Rev. Arthur Hillson. The couple will reside in Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Thompson
Dorothy Morris
Rock Island
Cole Palmer
Harry A. Palmer
East Moline
Baptist Parsonage
Galesburg, Ill
Arthur Hillson
The
Baptist Church
Clifford Brocket
Palmer
Washington High School
Servus Rubb Company
East Moline State Hospital
Moline
Merchant Marines
Ferguson Swift and Shalla Family Reunions Held at Sunset Park
The Ferguson reunion is set for Friday August 22 at Sunset park with a basket dinner at noon. The Swift reunion occurs Sunday August 31 at the rock garden in Sunset park with a basket dinner at noon. Shalla families also hold an annual reunion Sunday August 31 at Sunset park with a basket dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Swift Family
Rock Garden
Shalla
Entertains Group In H. E. Gray Home
Ellen Gray hosted a spaghetti and meatball supper at the Harold Gray home last evening. Guests included Martha Downing, Jean Arnold, Jean Freshwaters, Irma Turnipseed, Beverly Brown, Margaret McCall, Anne and Tom Tanner, Bill Beenblossom, Eugene Davis, John Whittaker, Bob Bostwick, John Simerman, Jim Lyle of Xeota, and Max White of Answorth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Gray
Harold Gray
Welman
Martha Downing
Jean Arnold
Jean Freshwaters
Irma Turnipseed
Beverly Brown
Margaret McCall
Anne
Tom Tanner
Bill Beenblossom
Eugene Davis
John Whittaker
Bob Bostwick
John Simerman
Jim Lyle
Xeota
Max White
Answorth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Guther
Patricia Longwell
Gertrude Payne
Ralph Freeman Bell
Patricia Bell
Clarinda
Ralph Bell
Ruth Bell
Nicola & Harmon
Merle Green
Leo Beauchamp
J. W. Hesseltine
Henry H. Miller
Monna Rae
David
Frank Walford
Devil's Lake, N. Dakota
Orley Page
Coe’s Cafe
A. J. Vander Vennett
Moline, Ill
Monsignor Alyce
Karachi
India
Vander Vennetts
Paul Horak
Monsignor
Alyce
Horak
Nicola &Harmon
A. E. Atchison
Clinton Adams
Marshall
Atchison
West
Mr. Atchison
West Coast
Olympia
Wash
Jean
Richard Marshall
Joe TePockhurst
Urban TeBockhorst
Leo Sharpe
Kalona
Sidwell
Bing
W.madison
Pete Enone
Lorden Music Co
Washington, Iowa
Cargill
YMCA
West Chester
Auerages Ab
Huber
Harry Ewry
Alhambra
Will Shalla
Ruth Toster
Clarence Brinning
Miss Foster
Virginia Snethen
O. S. Palmer
Alice
Edith
Helen Harvey
Russel Goodin
Keokuk
Vernon McKay
Calliston
G. Vv. Grall
John W. Lex
Cedar Clippers
Phyllis Patterson
LuElla_ Soika
Kathleen Fisher
Jolly Joners
Marion Saids
Bertie Wagner
Marion Maids
Dorothy Jean Miller
Kathleen Leeper
Good Luck
Keith Vetter
E. G. Humm
Dallas
Chamberlin
American Tel
Tel
Borg-Warner Chrysler Commonwealth Edison
General Amer
Tran
General Electric
General Motors
Gillette North American Co
Pennsylvania
R. R
Socony Vacuum
Standard Oil
N. J
Union Carbide & Carbon
New York and Chicago Stock Exchange
Hanna -Kramer Company
Chicago Stock Exchange
Miss Swift
H. E. Gray
Albrecht
Rothschild’s
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