To Play Prison Blues at Ft Madison Local News
Mr and Mrs Cy Dickerson of Brighton Mrs Barbara Arnold and Lizzie Kauffman of Wayland Mr and Mrs M M Huston of Wyman and Mrs Everett Huber and daughter Sara Marie of Wellman and Henry Reigelman of Des Moines were callers here yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Dickerson
Brighton
Barbara Arnold
Lizzie Kauffman
Wayland
M. M. Huston
Wyman
Everett Huber
Sara Marie
Wellman
Henry Reigelman
Des Moines
Fresh eggs and local social notes from Iowa town
Fresh eggs retail 12c per doz. Reister Bros. 1631f. Phyllis Carstensen and her father Rev. M. C. Carstensen return from Nebraska while others travel to Des Moines Knoxville Mason City and Chicago. Social visitors include Mrs. McCutchen Jr Mrs. Peters and families from Iowa City Ottumwa and Los Angeles guests at Gordon home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reister Bros
Phyllis Carstensen
Rev. M. C. Carstensen
Nebraska
Miss Carstensen
Washington Independents to Meet Blues in Prison Grounds Contest
The Washington Independents, riding a one game win streak, travel for a colorful Sunday clash with the Iowa state prison Blues, who host at their home yard in Anamosa. Edmonson leads a bolstered rotation as Denton Fuhr Buckwalter and Heyde man the infield with Whitehead McAvoy Lane in the outfield. September slate includes trips to Keota and Muscatine as Indy hopes to rebound after a rough stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Independents
Keota
Iowa State Prison Blues
Cdid
Missouri
Anamosa
Reformatory Grays
Indees
Art Edmondson
Sageines
Edmondson
Blues
Max Raymond
Max Raymond Thinks He Whall Start Edmonson
Hod Denton
Jack Denton
Dale Fuhr
Bob Plowman
Marv Buckwalter
Date Heyde
Heyde
Buckwalter
Ray Whitehead
Charlie McAvoy
Maurie Lane
Howard Coakley
Pepper" Martin
Dale Schavenberg
Batavia
Muscatine
Independenta
Weleks Aa
Megchelsen Couples Tie The Knot In Ainsworth
Karl Megchelsen and Irene Boyd wed at the Sandusky Christian church in Ainsworth on August 12. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Reverend Megehelsen. 65 guests attended a reception at the L D Boyd home near Montrose. Ainsworth and Washington attendees included relatives of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Megehe
Ainsworth
Dansville
Wis
Watertown
Olive Irene Boyd
L. J
Karl Megchelsen
Reyd
Karl Megehelsen
Ainaworth
Sandusky Christian Church
Rey Megehelsen
L. Dpd
Boyd
Montrose
Kev
Kari Megebelsen
Edith
Hubert
Gerard
Lee Hunt
Jer
Hazel
McConnell
White
Merle Simpson
Washington
Europe on edge as war fears rise and peace talks urged
Ottawa reports tension as border clashes spark wartime preparations. gas masks issued, air raid curtains hung, and government employees bustle through departments. McKenzie King appeals to Poland Italy and Mussolini to avert disaster and urges a just settlement with other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaya
Horns
Cara
Hospital onlook: local residents admitted and discharged
At the hospital Mrs. J. P. Tobin of Ainsworth was admitted for medical treatment yesterday. Mildred Bower Graf of Wellman underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs. Stanly Zager and her baby son were dismissed today, and Marie Netzer of Wellman was discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Tobin
Ainsworth
Mildred Bower Graf
Wellman
Stanly Zager
Baby Con
Marie Netzer
City Golf Tournament Finals Endorsement At Washington Club
The men's and women's golf tournament committees invite nearby residents to view the city finals tomorrow afternoon at the Washington Golf and Country Club. The event welcomes all interested spectators to watch the decisive play at the club grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Golf and Country Club
Legion Juniors Lose at Hayesville
Washington's junior Legion baseball team was defeated by Sigourney Juniors 19 to 1 in Hayesville. It was the rubber game after each side had one win in the two prior tilts. Washington scored in the first inning, then Sigourney scored in every frame after the second. Edmondson Dillon and Kaiser pitched for Sigourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Standings and results from major leagues with rain-listed games
A partial standings table shows teams and records in the Major Leagues. Previewed Friday results include Chicago at Boston with rain and Pittsburgh at New York with two games, plus notes on American League games and rescheduled pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ll. Pet. Clactinath
Chicago
Brooklyn
pPittsburgii
Pepiride
Stncicdes
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Paliladelphia
Cincinnat
Pittaburgh
Ameiican Leagle Waele ‘Fei
The
Chisago
Wal
Cleveland
SRG
Washington
Tibaz
O.menue Besh
St. Lottig
Detroit
California women begin eight week motor trip to Chicago
Grace Lytle and four companions from Los Angeles left for Chicago after eight days as house guests of Kila Gordon and her mother Mrs Martha Gordon. They have already traversed 6000 cities through Oregon Washington and the Canadian Rockies and will travel to New York via Canada and Niagara Falls before returning. Various relatives and friends in the Conner and Gordon families welcomed them and other visitors from Minneapolis Davenport and Lee Anlettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lytle
Helen Hubbard
Bernice Glockner
Lottie Graves
Elizabeth Oversheiner
Los Angeles
Calif
Chicago
Kila Gordon
Martha Gordon
Miss Lytle
Washington
Oregon
Canadian Rockies
New York City
Canada
Niagara Falls
City Golf Tourneys Decide Sunday at Washington Country Club
Final matches set for Sunday with 1939 men’s champion to be Morrison versus Shannon after 56 holes across morning and afternoon sessions. Women’s final features Patterson vs Breese with others in multiple classes slated to finish. rounds begin mid afternoon with a large gallery anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Country Club
Gifford Morrison
Bob Shannon
Jean Patterson
Helen Breese
Morrison
Shannon
Eigh
Mrs. Patterson
Miss Breese
al Ledger
Paul Moore
Clarence Berkoff
Burdette Westermark
Les Orr
Robert Patterson
RK. M. Mecum
Frank Miller
Dick Young
Young
Dorothy Berkhoff
Loretta Kos
Helen Dwyer
Cathryn Kiesey
Clise A
Elizabeth Shannon
Marguerite Hardy
Ed Sullivan
Don Rabenold
Ruth Riugheim
Town Notes on Travel Jobs Visits and Local Moves
Catharine Beenbloasom and Homer Morarity left for Des Moines to attend the State fair and will return Monday. Margaret Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Stewart, has left Tarkio public schools to become home demonstrator agent in Chickasaw and Howard counties starting October first. Big or little wrecks. See Mace Body & Paint Shop. Ida Bateman moved to a room at Mrs. Marion Work’s home. Donald Beenblossom, Don Messer, Mrs. Stutsman, Velma and Pauline Moomy returned from a Lake of the Ozarks vacation. Glen Mace and daughters Martha Ann and Lois came back from a ten day motor trip to the Black Hills and Colorado. Rev. and Mrs. G. L. Eaton of Aurora went to Memphis to visit their daughter Mrs. Jerbara Handaeul, after staying in Cedar Hapi da with friends. Washington heats noted with Mr. and Mrs. Mert King. Macon Auctioneer WW. Mr. and Mrs. John Beenblosom and family left for Rogers Ark. for two weeks with Beenblosom’s mother and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Stewart
K. L. Stewart
Tarkio
Chickasaw
Howard Counties
Sod
Glen Mace
Martha Ann
Lois
Black Hills
Salt Lake City
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colo
G. L. Eaton
Aurora
Memphis
Jerbara Handaeul
Cedar Hapida
Mert King
Girl from Junction Kinters Attends National Camp
Maxine Bliven, daughter of Mrs. Hoy Uiliven, visits Chapter H of Tri for the third annual national camp for under Privileged Birth at Camp Abe Lincoln in Davenport near Buffalo. The Davenport M C A camp hosts 46 girls aged 10 to 12 from Iowa City Chicago and Peoria. Other chapters from Washington Detroit and California join as sponsors, with guests from Chicago. campers live in cabins and engage in crafts trail finding camp fires swimming and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Maxine Bliven
Hoy Uiliven
Abe Lincolin
Davenport ¥. M. C. A
Buffalo
Wirle
Lowe Citi
Chicago
Peoria
Washington
Detroit
Mich
California
Golhibcago
Marie Maasdam
Fairfield
Crystal Reese
Louise McCaughan
Museatine
Q. A. Sywaeevik
Wedding Anniversaries Celebrate August at Wooley Home
A Crawfordsville gathering honored August anniversaries at W. C. Wooley's with a turkey dinner and a three tier cake. Guests included Merle Twinam and Frank Gault couples, Ferguson couple, plus a mystery Mother Daughter game by the Women's Missionary Society. The evening also featured church mission talks and prayers for missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
W. C. Wooley
Wooley
Merle T'winam
Frank Gault
Wooleys
Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
E. B. Voss
Naomi Wilson Hosts Formal Dinner For Summer Guests
Naomi Wilson entertained guests at her home 730 East Main Street last evening with a formal four course dinner for girls home for the summer. Mixed garden bouquets and indoor snapshots framed the setting as the group later played bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Wilson
East Main Street
Mrs. Leland Griggs Showered by Friends
Esther Rittenhouse of West Chester becomes Mrs. Leland Griggs as Elsie Bratten hosts a kitchen shower for seven close friends. Guests played bingo and anagrams, enjoyed pink and white refreshments, and gifts suitable for a new home. The Bratten home and party decor featured garden bouquets. Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson of Swedesburg visited earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Griggs
Esther Rittenhouse
West Chester
Elsie Bratten
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events
Social calendar items list gatherings for Friendly Circle Club picnic at Sunset Park. Daughters of Union Veterans meet at G. A. R. Hall Tuesday. Booster club afternoon hosted by Mrs Anna Landau. Woman's Golf Day plays at 9 am with luncheon at 12 45 at the Country Club. Call Mrs Nellie Thompson by Tuesday noon to attend. Bethel Missionary society afternoon. Miss Maggie Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Sunset Park
Daughters of Union Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Anna Landau
Country Club
Nellie Thompson
Bethel Missionary Society
Maggie Foster
So and Sew Club Meets at McDowell Home
DAYTON GROVE Aug 26 The So and Sew club gathered at Mrs Ruth McDowell's Saturday afternoon with fifteen members and guests attending. The president led the business, committees were appointed for a September 2 wiener roast at Mrs Robert Stephens home, and Mrs Carr provided the entertainment. Refreshments followed as social time concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Grove
Ruth McDowell
Robert Stephens
Carr
Luncheon Held by Baptist Women at August Meeting
The August meeting of the Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society convened at the church with twenty two in attendance. Hostesses for the 1 o'clock luncheon were Mrs. John Shebeck Mrs. Iva Bales Mrs. Jake Mayer and Mrs. Chas Lone Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptists Woman's Missionary Society
John Shebeck
Iva Bales
Jake Mayer
Chas. Lone
J. Fiedmund
C. V. Brown
Grayson
Ben Coppock
Fredmund
C. B. Yard
Irene Yard
Japan
J W Baker W R C to Have Tea Party
The J. W. Baker Relief Corps No. 500 of West Chester held its regular meeting with good attendance. General orders were read and $24.25 in relief funds reported for the past two months. A September tea is planned by the social committee with details to be announced. A short patriotic program followed led by Lucy Leet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker Relief Corps
No. 500
West Chester
Relief Committee
Social Committee
Patriotic Tetraeter
Lucy Leet
Kleese Reunion Held At Harry Kleese Home
The Kleese family gathered Aug 17 at Harry Kleese home for an informal reunion with picnic supper. Rainy roads kept some away, but many relatives attended sharing reminiscences. A short program featured readings, music, and a men vs women true false contest won by the women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleese
Harry Kleese
Frank Kleese
Ralph Kleese
Clement Griffith
West Chester
Walter
Walter Kleese
Isaac Kleese
Betty
Eddie
David Kleese
Elwood
Wilma
Joyce Deal
Paul
Jack
Patricia
Teddy
Junior
Lloyd Bauer
Harry
Esther
Faith
Bob
Billy
Roger
Eldin Bauer
Sandra
Iowa Dinners for California Guests
A party of California women, including Grace Lytle and Mrs. Helen Hubbard, toured Iowa by auto. They visited Roy Gordon’s East Main Street home for an Iowa dinner, joined by Gordon family members, then dined at A. M. Gordon’s farm near Ainsworth. A noonday picnic at Sunset Park preceded eastward travel toward Chicago and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Gordon
Ainsworth
Martha Gordon
Ella
Grace Lytle
Helen Hubbard
Bernice Glockner
Lottie Graves
Elizabeth Oversheiner
Angeles
Calif
California
Washington
Los Angeles
Roy Gordon
East Main St
Iowa
Gordon
Ella Gordon
Ida Gordon
Ralph Shannon
A. M
Journal
Los Angeles Examiner
Hubbard
Graves
Birthday Greetings Across Town as Residents Mark Ages
Mrs Walter Berger now in Des Moines, native Washington girl, has a birthday today. Mrs J H Kelley turns 70 today and eyes Three Quarter Century club in five years. Donna Jean Ferguson celebrates 10th birthday, daughter of Mrs Beulah Ferguson. Margaret Livingston Moses of New York City should receive greetings today. Several others including Mrs C B Reed, Simon Hubbell, Mrs Emry Irwin, Tommy Grey, Ruth Wagenknecht have birthdays today. Tomorrow brings birthdays for Mrs George W Stewart, Mrs Harry Dye, John A Babcock, Janice Herr, Mary BE, Oraig of Crawfordsville and Mort Chance who turns 54. Martha Jean Shull, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Shull, will be two tomorrow. Mrs Mabie Gray’s son celebrates his birthday. Moses moves to Niagra Falls for new job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stewart
Harry Dye
John A. Babcock
Chicago
Janice Herr
Clay
Mary Be, Oraig
Crawfordsville
Margaret Livingston Moses
New York City
Niagra Falls
Mr. Moses
Rev G Eaton Honored by Congregational Supper
A Christian church supper honored former pastor Rev G L Eaton and Mrs Hato of Aurora Illinois. Fifty five attended the potluck hosted by Mrs N E West and Mrs Virgil Bart. Dinner featured mixed pastel flowers and bass solos by Rev Eaton with Mrs Edith Reister at the piano. Mrs West presided at a brief Ladies Aid meeting. next gathering is Sept 22 with Mrs Clarence Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Christian Church
G. L. Eaton
Hato
Aurora
N. E. West
Virgil Bart
Eaton
Edith Reister
Ladies Aid Society
Clarence Brown
Wellman Couple Wed In Nashua Church Ceremony
Miss Earnestine Klingelsmith and Arvid L. Steninger married at Littl Brown Church in Nashua on Aug 22 with Rev Wm Kent performing. The couple attended by Mr and Mrs Jerry Sondag of Wellman and a wedding dinner at the Black Hotel Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Earnestine Klingelsmith
Arvid L. Steninge
Littl Brown
Nashua
Wm Kent
Jerry Sondag
Cedar Falls
Steninger
Bee
Thomas Johnson
Harry Klingelsmit
Brethren
Mich
Bert Steninger
Wellman High School
Hayden, Ariz
Omer Lewis
Arthur Ruge
Joe Gowing
Christian Ladies Aid Postpone Ten Cent Social
The Christian Ladies Aid announce the ten cent social has been postponed to a later date due to unspecified reasons. Members are advised to watch notices for the new schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ladies Aid
Leer
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Bouth
Ft. Madison
Art Prall
W. D. Crossett
Pratt
C. R. McCutchen, Jr
Knoxville
Mr. McCutchen
Highway Commission
McCutcheon
Spurgeon
George Maull
Mason City
John
Dorothy Votruba
A. Votruba
Maull
Votruba
Dorothy
Harold Peters
Donald
Robert
Tudor
Iowa City
Peters
Arthur Atack
F. G. Livesay
Bluford, Il
Dr. Livesay
F. 8. Livesay
H. H. Baxter
Ohio
J. E. Bowes
John Winga
Bob McFarlane
Leigh Soule
Charles Nerdo
Ye Men Clubs
Larenre Logan
Mr Frain
Ottumwa
Mnyentr
Bride
Europe
Legion
Hayesville
Charles Lester
Davenport
Walter Conner
Beveley
Grace Liayue
Lee Ancletes
Elia Gordon
W. M. Conner
Minneapolis
Minn
Geumily
Mra. Sealer
Hila Conner
Patterson VS
Breese
Catharine Beenbloasom
Homer Morarity
Mace Body & Paint Shop
Ida Bateman
Martin Swifts
Mia
Marion Work
Donald Beenblossom
Don Messer
Mrs. Stutsman
Velma
Howard
Pauline Moomy
Lake of the Ozarks
Bagnell Dam
Journal Office
Macon
Donce
John Beenblosom
Rogers, Ark
Junction Kinters
Ientertains
Mrs
Charlies Johnson
Swedesburg
McDowell
Jesse Radda
Harold Blair
George
Col Colette
Enquire Fanterns, Bec
J. W. Baker
W.R.C
Walter Berger
J. H. Kelley
Donna Jean Ferguson
Beulah Ferguson
C. B. Reed
Simon Hubbell
Emry Irwin
Tommy Grey
Ruth Wagenknecht
Miss Wagenknecht
C. Owen
Mort Chance
King
Martha Jean Shull
Donald Shull
Mabie Gray
Son
G. Eaton
Christian Church
Miss K Klingelsmith
A. Steninger
Mary and
Martha Su
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Charlley Blumenstein
Paut Hani
Bruce
Ladies Embroidery Club
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
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