Local and Area Notes Highlight Vacations and Visits
Wayne Marston takes a two week vacation from Modern Appliance. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilson of Chicago visit Ottumwa on their way home after two weeks in Estes Park Colorado Salt Lake City and Yellowstone. Mrs. F Vos Burg of Statesaw Wisconsin vacationing with sister Ada Hollingsworth. Clarice Meek hosts Martha Chalmers of Chicago arriving for a visit. Text book lists prepared for Tuesday at the book store. Stannard and Whisler visit Des Moines for the State fair. The Kyle family returns from Charles City after visiting the Stanley Smiths. Mrs. Dave P Livingston returns from a three week California trip with relatives. Various locals visit relatives and attend the Iowa State Fair and the National Y P C U convention in Lake Geneva Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wilson
Chicago
Washington
D. L. Carbaugh
Ottumwa
Estes Park
Colo
Salt Lake City
Yellowstone National
Dave P. Livingston
California
Herman Pick
Oak Park
Ill
Steve Barrett
Springfield
Sirs
Oscar Lucas
Burlingame
Calif
Rhua Helmick
Brighton
H. L. Gordon
Fairfield Hospital
Denver
Leslie Deal
Anson Brinton
W. H. Lloyd
Joan Swisher
Rock Island
B. M. Swisher
Jackie Knerr
Roy Knerr
Ruth Reighard
Davenport
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
Teddy Statler
W. L. Statler
EF. A. Horner
Indiana
Rey .Crossett
Dave Soloman
Vitamins in Milk Found Across A B D In Milk
A report confirms vitamins A B and D are present in milk samples. The study notes wide distribution of these nutrients across tested milk batches.
Indees Defeat Rock Island Club in 6-0 Shutout
The Washington Indees defeated the Rock Island Service Rubber baseball team at Blattner Field 6 to 0. Mellecker pitched four scattered hits allowed. Denton, the local catcher, hit three doubles. Washington scored in the first inning three runs then added two in the fifth and one in the seventh. several regulars were absent with Kiesey replacing for first base. Next Sunday the Muscatine Indees visit Blattner Field to face Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton Indees
Rock Island Service Rubber Company
Blattnerfield
Mellecker
Washington
Rock Island
Dagio
Indees
Denton
Walt Kiesey
Dale Kiesey
Bob Rohrer
Muscatine Indees
Washington Indees
Blattner Field
Brighton Doctor Is Ill With Pneumonia at Fairfield Hospital
Brighton reports Dr. H L Gordon was taken to Fairfield hospital with bronchial pneumonia. The item also lists many local residents traveling, visiting relatives, or attending events including Des Moines State Fair, and Groves family visits with news of Lt Groves promotion and transfer to Cranute Field Urbana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Fairfield Hospital
Groves
Phillip Groves
Urbana, Ill
M. Groves
Indianapolis
Ind
Cranute Field
Urbana
Hills Man Dies at Picnic in City Park
Charles Smith, 75, of Hills, collapsed and died at a city park picnic honoring 4 H boys and girls. Dr. George D Callahan, Jones County coroner, ruled death from coronary occlusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hills
Iowa City
Charles Smith
George D. Callahan
John County
Hospital Brief Notices From Riverside and Nearby
Freddie Fisher of Riverside admitted for femur fracture. Martha Whittaker and Joan Schroeder had tonsillectomies this morning. Robert Colburn of Riverside underwent an appendectomy yesterday. Deborah Longer had an appendectomy this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Fisher
Riverside
Martha Whittaker
Joan Schroeder
Robert Colburn
Deborah Longer
Standings and results from major leagues and upcoming games
National League standings show Brooklyn and Cincinnati leading with records around with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia trailing. Sunday results include St Louis at Brooklyn, Cincinnati over New York in both games, and Philadelphia beating Chicago in two. American League results feature New York sweeping Chicago in two, plus Cleveland and Detroit wins, with rain affecting Washington at St. Louis. Tonight's scheduled games list St Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Boston, and Cincinnati at New York with pitchers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
Brooklyn J
Pittsburgh J
SOC Hs
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
Boston
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Lanier
Davis
Wilkie
Errickson
Thompson
Hubbell
Wilde Pet
New
Ol Eee
Cleweiesg Oncom We
Ogre A Cdn We
Thorns Cit Pein
Ae Ree Ete
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Anderson
Chase
Harris
Gatehouse
Russo
Smith
Wagner
Feller
Babich
Newsom
Local Families Travel and Visit Across Iowa
Mr and Mrs G B Holden and daughters Virginia and Lila accompanied by Mrs P F Whisler and daughter Frances traveled to Des Moines for a day of fair activities and business. Other relatives visited Carrie Treen and Lane Strickler in Centerville while Naida returned home from multiple visits. The office will close until September 2. Mr and Mrs Charles Breitbach and children spent time in Pleasantville. Jacqueline Andrews joined her parents as they travel to Lafayette Indiana for a Acacia convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Holden
Virginia
Lila
P. F. Whisler
Frances
Des Moines
Mr. Holden
Charles Breitenbach
Pleasantville
Naida
Ames
Luther Andrews
Jacqueline
R. &. Shannon
Lafayette
Ind
Acacia Fraternity
Andrews
Andrews Advertising Agency
Lincoln
Nebr
Leonard Johnson
Larry
Burlington
H. J. Myers
Arlys Myers
Johnson Home
Honor Birthdays At Harvey Dinner Near Ainsworth
Twenty one relatives attended a cooperative dinner at the T. M. Harvey home near Ainsworth to honor Tommy Harvey and his son Richard and Marge Faulkner whose birthdays are celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Harvey
Ainsworth
Tommy Harvey
Richard
Marge Faulkner
Defer Wellman Golf Tourney Due to Rain
The golf match scheduled between Wellman and Washington at Wellman was postponed because of rain. A definite date was not set, but the meet will be held within the next few weeks. Washington will reciprocate after Wellman golfers visited earlier.
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Wellman
Washington
Local city notes mix visits and workday updates
Ed Grayson visits Davenport for a week with son Charles Grayson and family. Burlingon residents Leonard Johnson and son Larry stay with H. J. Myers family. Arlys Myers joins them. Local workers begin part time at Nicola and Harmon gift store. Dorothy Turnipseed starts at Washington Dairy. Max Cuddy, Navy radio branch, returns home on furlough from Honolulu via San Francisco. Numerous relatives travel between Perry Ames Alton Cedar Falls and other towns for visits and schooling outputs.
William Eugene Martin Highlighted In Family Gathering
This month William Eugene Martin the only grandson in the family was a main attraction during a social event. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Paul Dimerely of Redfield. Dinner guests spanned multiple households from Winston Missouri Rubio Washington and Ainsworth with numerous Martins Harveys and Waggners in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eugene Martin
Paul Dimerely
Redfield
Tom Martin
William Eugene
Winston
Missouri
Duane Daering
Rubio
Floyd Harvey
Paul Harvey
Preston
W. J. Taylor
Ed West
Wanda Bowden
Nora Faulkner
Marge
Harvey Waggoner
Washington
T. M. Harvey
Richard
Ainsworth
Steele reunion picnic draws many from Steele family
The annual Steele reunion and noon picnic took place yesterday at Sunset Park. Attendees included Karen Kay Kauffman with family members from Columbus Junction, Washington, Riverside, Kalona, Haskins, Fairfield and Ainsworth among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Sunset Park
Karen Kay Kauffman
Wilmer Kauffman
Ray Steele
Columbus Junction
Barbara Wingler
Riverside
M. M. Steele
Washington
Milo Steele
Robert
Audrey
Joyce
Karen Kay
Helen Kauffman
Maxine Marshal
Ione Steele
E. K. Barham
Earl Steele
Carl Steele
Roberta
Rowena
Maralee
Ray M. Steele
Betty
Arnold Nicholson
Phyllis Anne
Orie O’conner
Larry
Jesse Meeks
Martha
Ainsworth
Elmer Steele
Eugene
Oscar
Riley Grecian
Delbert
Lucille
A. R. Stutsman
Howard
Kalona
Alex McCreedy
Haskins
H. D. McCreedy
Fairfield
Legion Prepares Membership Drive in Iowa
Des Moines Thomas H Tracey of Manchester new state commander of the Iowa department American Legion assigned vice commanders to district supervision of the 1941 42 membership drive. At the first meeting of the state executive committee in Fort Des Moines the assignments were given with William S Van Hemert of Pella in districts one five six Thomas F Byrne of Dubuque in districts two three four and Leo K Bekman of Ida Grove in districts seven eight nine.
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Des Moines
Thomas H. Tracey
Manchester
Iowa Department
American Legion
Hotel Fort Des Moines
William S. van Hemert
Pella
Thomas F. Byrne
Dubuque
Leo K. Bekman
Ida Grove
South Prairie reunion and Virginia picnic notices
Multiple upcoming local gatherings include a South Prairie school reunion and picnic dinner at Sunset Park on Saturday September 12, a Virginia picnic in Iowa City Park on August 31 near the Shelter House, and Swift and West Chester Relief Corps meetings. Other items list a Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting at Mrs M W Buailey’s home and a Methodist choir rehearsal, all with specific dates and organizers.
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Fortuier
South Prairie School
Sunset Park
Presbyterian Cottage
M. W. Buailey
East Washington Street
Virginia
Iowa City Park
Shelter House
Alda Parick
Bridge Luncheon Honors Eunice Hammer Waymack at Home
Eunice Hammer Waymack was guest of honor at a one o'clock luncheon hosted by Mrs. E. B. Hammer and Mrs. Theodore Bailey. Twenty guests attended at the Hammer residence with Bridge played in the afternoon. Mrs. Theodore B. Brown won the high score prize. The honoree will depart Wednesday for Silver City New Mexico after a few weeks with her mother. Ellen Morrison of St. Joseph Missouri attended as an out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Hammer Waymack
E. B. Hammer
Theodore Bailey
Hammer
Theodore B. Brown
Silver City
N. Mex
Ellen Morrison
St. Joseph
Firefighters Halts Blaze At Lohrville Grain Elevator
Firefighters from Lohrville saved the D. Milligan grain elevator after an overheated motor in the cupola started a fire. Ed Ealy and Jimsey were moved by hand-powered lift to reach and tackle the flames, preventing total destruction of the 85 foot structure.
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Lohrville
D. Milligan
Ed Ealy
Jimsey
Dinner Bridge Club Hosts and U-Dealt-Um Gatherings
Wellman Aug 23 Mrs Frank Wilson hosted the Dinner Bridge club with 12 members and guests. Prizes for high low and traveling placed to Mrs Kraft Webile Gardner. U-Dealt-Um Club hosted by Mrs Ralph Bringman with nine members and guests. prizes to Mrs Green and Mrs Blackwell. Women's Society for Christian Service met Aug 20 at the Methodist church with 27 attendees. lessons on alcohol narcotics followed by quilting and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society For Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Ed Henn
Dan Steiner
Jesus
George Bell
A. J. Nichols
Calvin Griffith
H. E. Ross
Social calendar list of church gatherings and club meetings
Notices list weekly events including Friendly Bible class pot luck at Baptist church, Missionary society and U P church events, American Legion Auxiliary guests at Sunset Park, Sunshine Community Club, women golfers lunch and finals, Homemakers and Rural Woman’s clubs, Sunday School picnic at Sunset Park, and Country Club family night with postponed Rural Woman’s club date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Hlmer McClure
Woman's Missionary Society
U. P. Church
Barden
American Legion Auxiliary
Sunset Park
H. E. O. Club
Walter Anderson
Sunshine Community Club
Malcolm Montgomery
Nels B. Westermark
I. W. Schenefelt
Homemakers Club
Robert Reaney
U. P
W. M. Nichol
G. W. Rudiger
C. C. Stewart
Rural Woman’s Club
Sept. Il
Many Happy Returns Celebrated in Community Birthdays Today
Coppock residents Fred Cold and his twin Frank celebrate their birthday in Rome. Others with birthdays include John Carson son of Mr and Mrs Tom Carson, Mrs F R Mauthe, Mrs Joe Falk, Mrs William Barth, Leota Mishburn, Eleanor Brinning, Beverly Ann Evans, Darlene Custer, Janice and Joan Henry, Shirley Ann Fry, Marcia Jeanne Masson, Donna Crone, and out of town resident Mrs Marguerite Crail of Cincinnati. Mrs J P Thomas marked her 78th, ill and cared for at George Amlong home with flowers and cards from Loyal Sisterhood members and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cold
Coppock
Frank
Rome
F. R. Mauthe
Joe Falk
William Barth
Leota Mishburn
J. P. Thomas
George Amlong
Yorktown Final Battle and Cornwallis Surrender
In the Revolutionary War the final southern clash occurred at Yorktown Virginia where General Cornwallis surrendered on October 19 1781 ending major hostilities in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorktown
Cornwallis
Palmer First American To Explore Antarctic Regions
Captain Nathaniel Brown Palmer became the first American to explore the Antarctic regions, visiting the area in 1820.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antarctic
Nathaniel Brown Palmer
Them
Picnic Supper Planned for Rev Mrs Nichol at Sunset Park
The United Presbyterian church will host a picnic supper for Rev Mrs W M Nichol of Sterling Kan at Sunset Park Wednesday. Social hour at five pm, supper after six. Bring filled baskets and table service. In rain meal moves to church social rooms. Transportation by calling George Rdiger or Cloyce Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prebyterian Church
Sunset Park
Sre
W. M. Nichol
Sterlins Kan
George W. Rdiger
Cloyce Stewart
Riverside Garden Club Meeting At Safourek Home
Riverside August 22 Rivermo Garden club met at Mrs Frank Safourek’s home hosting in place of Mrs Alan Frost who moved to Clinton Roll call named Your Most Welcome Mary Baschnagel Rose Dautremont to entertain Sept 5 with Feather Your Garden and Mr Ellen Krebs to present Facts about Teomites
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Frank Safourek
Rivermo+ Garden club
Alan Frost
Rose Dautremont
Ellen Krebs
Country Club Dinner Thursday Evening
Country Club members will hold their regular family dinner Thursday evening at 4 in the clubhouse. Mrs J O Sexton chairs the dinner committee with Mrs A R Ledger in charge of telephoning. Entertainment will be provided by Mrs George Morrie and Mrs L A Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Sexton
Mn A. R. Ledger
George Morrie
L. A. Jones
J & Lloyd
Georg Brown
Fred Neiswanger
R. Ledger
George Morrison
A. Jones
Card of Thanks for Birthday Greetings
I wish to thank all my friends for their cordial greetings and ecards received on my birthday August 23. Mrs. Helen Kneen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kneen
North Carolina Reports Over 600 Boars in Survey
A recent survey finds more than 600 boars in North Carolina, highlighting wildlife population trends. The study notes regional concentrations and potential impacts on ecosystems and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Accordis
Metal phone poles replace wooden ones in South Africa
Metal telephone poles are used in South Africa because the white population eats wooden ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
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Wolf Floral CO
Wayne Marston
F. Vos Burg
Statesaw, Wis
Ada Hollingsworth
Martha Chalmers
Clarice Meek
Roger Stannard
Ray Whisler
Mac
Robert J. Lehr
Merle Ballard
Lancaster
Earl Brunk
Bloomfield
John Brunk
Pulaski
Clarence Brown
Mabel Moore
Iowa State College
Dave Livingston
Dave
Bob
Iowa State Fair
Evelyn
Sterling
Kan
Ira Rathmel
Lake Geneva
Wis
Y.P.C.U
Rock Island Club
Marie Strub
C. BE. Bennett
G. F. Meier
Neche
N. Dal
Eddyville
Andy Farrier
Marion Farrier
Charlie Carter
Abingdon
Homer Dressler
Richland
Clara Battershall
R. J. Whitacre
George
U.S
O. K
Chas. George's Dairy
Helen Heilman
Logan
Mary Lynn
Mae Thornburg
Vaughn Thornburg
Harold Wehr
Centerville
Carrie Treen
Lane Strickler
T. J. Pease
Ed Grayson
Charles Grayson
William Salterberg, A
Virginia Uttemback
Nicola and Harmon Book and Gift Store
Dorothy Turnipseed
Washington Dairy
Max Cuddy
San Francisco
Illinois
Elberta Freestone
Washington Fruit Market
Helen Cunningham
James Cunningham
Colorado
Waukegan, Il
J. A. Picken
Joy Ellen
Perry
Mrs. Picken
Maynard Kallous
Lone Tree
George Kline
Harold Putnam
Lucy Dempsey
Beulah Bower
W. J. Brady
A .W. Henderson
Alton
Clarence Jackson
Annabelle
David
Edgar Porter
Henderson
University of Iowa
al Logan
Kathryn
Theo
Rex Hazen
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Charles Haezn
Tiama
Rockwood's Shoe Shop
Sisocial
Legion
Swift
West Chester Relief Corps
Hammer Home
Dinner Bridge Club
Frank Wilson
Missionary Societies of Baptist and
Prairie Flower Churches Joint Meeting
Bom Fiewhee
Will Moore
Mae Dawson
C. V. Brown
John Carson
Tom Carson
Meverly Ann Evans
Lloyd Evans
Darlene Custer
Grover Custer
Janice
Joan Henry
Talleyrand
Shirley Ann Fry
Marcia Jeanne Masson
Victor Masson
Donna Crone
Ted Crone
Marguerite: Crail
Ohio
C. V. Grall
Skelgas Stoves & Refrigerator
Euesitas Diliea
Gordon Meeker
Edith Meeker
Gordon
Geeiee
Nicho
Country Club
Ross Motor Service
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