Local Navy Man Writes of Sailed Date and Travels
Jaries Dusenberry of the United States Navy informs his parents Mr and Mrs Lee Dusenberry that he sailed August 19 in Honolulu on the USS Orthhampton for Long Beach Ervin Habergan of Elma Iowa and Clara A Rausch of Ft Atkinson Iowa obtained a marriage license here yesterday. Mr and Mrs Harry Sims of Columbus Ohio visited their relative Bert Wilson near Keota. Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs D N Annwyl were Mr and Mrs James Dr Martin and daughter Olive of Oskridge Kan a daughter Mrs Mina Ruble of Corpus Christi Texas Mr and Mrs Elwyn Martin and daughter Helen of Moline Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaries Dusenberry
United States Navy
Lee Dusenberry
Honolulu
Longe Beach
Ervin
Habergan
Elma
Iowa
Clara A. Rausch
Ft. Atkinson
Harry Sims
Columbus
Ohio
Washington
Bert Wilson
Keota
Sunset Park
D. N. Annwy
James Dr. Martin
Olive
Oskridge
Kan
Mina Ruble
Corpus Christi
Texas
Elwyn Martin
Helen
Moline
Martin
James Martin
Jan Martin
Mra. Wyl
William and
Robert Martin
Brighton
George Dillon
Gene Martin
Columbus Junction
Local residents and visitors noted in weekly roundup
A page of social notes lists Mr. and Mrs. Russell Goodin returning from Minnesota fishing, and numerous visitors and travelers including Mrs. E. G. Davis Mrs. Clair Holmes of Crawfordsville Mrs. Jack Horner of Brighton Amanda Schulty West Chester Mrs. Fred Smith and daughters of Richland and many others calling in Des Moines Chicago and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Goodin
Minnesota
E. G. Davis
Clair Holmes
Crawfordsville
Jack Horner
Brighton
Amanda Schulty
West Chester
Fred Smith
Daughters of
Richland
Mrs. Grace Cresswell Dies in Hillsboro
Mrs Grace Cresswell died suddenly last evening at her Hillsboro home after a heart attack She was mother to Helen Cresswell of Des Moines and Florence of Bessemer Mich A funeral service will be held Thursday at Hillsboro First Presbyterian Church conducted by Dr F W Eastwood She is survived by two daughters and a son in law Mrs Cresswell had not been well recently but planned a motor trip with Helen and Nellie Link The funeral party included Madge ONeill of Columbus Junction and Nellie Link
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Cresswell
Hillsboro
Helen Cresswell
Des Moines
Washington County Welfare Unit
Washington
F. W. Eastwood
Florence
Bessemer
Mich
Cresswell
Florence Cresswell
Ai Bessemer
Sumer
Hospital admits and dismissals list in Iowa towns
At the hospital three women Mrs Hannah Peckham Mrs Asa Rowe of Washington and Mrs Elizabeth Singleton of Hrighton were admitted for treatment yesterday. Gayle Brinning of Keota was dismissed yesterday. Mrs Raleton Meek and baby Connie Lee were discharged. Marie Jones of Columbus Junction Carolyn Whitntettler and Doris Jean Dutweiller of Wellman were dismissed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Peckham
Asa Rowe
Washington
Elizabeth Singleton
Hrighton
Gayle Brinning
Keota
Raleton Meek
Connie Lee
Marie Jones
Columbus Junction
Carolyn Whitntettler
Doris Jean Dutweiller
Wellman
Washington hosts first major golf exhibitionSunday
The Washington golf and country club welcomes Abe Espinosa, a leading US pro, for a 2 pm Sunday exhibition. He will deliver a 45 minute lecture and demonstrate golf, play a nine hole match with Vic Bass, then perform trick shots. Tickets 2 for $1 at local outlets. Open to all community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Golf and Country Club
Abe Espinosa
United States
Vic Bass
Espinosa
Standings and Results in Major Leagues
Major League standings show New York leading the American League with 87 wins and 34 losses, followed by Boston and Cleveland. Monday results include New York 18 Detroit 2 and Chicago 6 Philadelphia 4. National League leaders show Cincinnati at 78-46 and St Louis 88-60 with further games listed for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
New York
Boston
Ee Ee
Cleveland
Detroitee
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Loor
Pendion
Momdlay
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Chicago Weer
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Conner Family Weekend Guests and School Postings
Mr and Mrs John Conner of Clinton were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Conner and daughter Nancy. They visited Burlington to celebrate No Conner's birthday with Harry Conner of Bloomington Ind. Nial Nicholson of Minneapolis left after visiting his former grandmother with Mr J W Scott. Ellen and Ruth Morrison returned home to spend a few days with their parents. Verna Bickel started school near Mt Pleasant teaching English and home economics. Marie Jackson resumed work at Rothschild ready to wear after a two week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Conner
Clinton
Ed Conner
Nancy
Burlington
Harry Conner
Bloomington
No Conner
Nial Nicholson
Minneapolis
Minn
J. W. Scott
Frank L. Wilson
Nicholson
Wilson
Dayton
Ellen Morrison
Ruth Marie Morrison
FE. D. Morrison
Lake Wawasee
Ind
Ellen
St. Joseph
Ruth Marie
Sac City
Verna Bickel
Pleasant Lawn
Mt. Pleasant
Marie Jackson
Rothschild
Britain Holds Hitler Verdict War or Peace Depends on Him
Chamberlain told Parliament that the crisis hinges on Hitler with 12 million armed in Europe. British officials say Hitler pressed Polish demands while promising friendship to Britain. Poland tightens mobilization as sabotage cases surface and Warsaw remains calm amid tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
der Son
Berlin
Hitler
Hitler Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Europe
London
Adolf Hitler
Neville Henderson
Neville Chamberlain
Nazifuehrer
Henderson
Hll
Poland
Britain
Arawaks Lacked Farm Tools on Jamaica Island
Archaeological note confirms Arawak Indians, original inhabitants of Jamaica, possessed no agricultural implements. The finding highlights early user practices and subsistence methods prior to colonial influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island of
Jamaica
Wellman Social Notes Highlight Visits and School Ties
Earnest Gregg returns to Modesto after visits with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Ross and Indiana relatives. Several former Wellman teachers and local families, including Gladys Smith, Marian Quire, and Miss Quire, stop by for weekends and talk of teaching positions. Family members from St. Paul and Geneseo join in weekend gatherings at Wellman homes and with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Wellman
Earnest Gregg
Modesto
Cal
H. E. Ross
Indiana
Rosa
Perry Colter
Harper
Carrie Colter
Lydia Bolner
Princeton
Kk. U. Jacobs
Gladys Smith
Cedar Falls
R. U. Jacobs
Leon
Sheldon
Miss Smith
Wellman School
Marian Quire
Wellman High School
Visjted
Lyal Smith
C. C. Gardner
Paul Blumensmn
Genesen, I
Albert Greiner
Ross Levert
Kitty Mae Maddock
Walt Be
Freemont
Fred Durian
Helen Ruth
Harold Sebulty
Binday
Mra
Keith
Dean Mead Announces Junior College Schedule
The schedule outlines class times for secretarial science biology psychology chemistry English German American Government European History and teachers training. Periods cover 8:10 to 9:05 9:08 to 10:08 1:00 and later with labs lectures and play production plus orchestra and physical training. Registration for the semester takes place August 31 and September 1 in Room 211 at the high school.
County Dental Health Plan Discussed By Officials
Miss Winifred Cleveland spoke in Washington on the county dental health program with Superintendent Lester Horrabill and Dr. D. C. Barrett. Plans include countywide school teaching and aims to improve mouth health and home care habits for students. The Iowa plan has been used in Washington schools and rural areas and may be extended to town schools this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Cleveland
State Department of Health
Washington
Washington County
Lester Horrabill
D. C. Barrett
Wise Cleveland
Tri-County
Doctor Barrett
Iowa
Washington County Dental Society
Hanson Couple Relocate to Junction Home in Iowa
Mr and Mrs Joseph Hanson move from Fairfield Louisa county to Columbus Junction Iowa on a weekend. Road work includes maintenance resurfacing of 5.8 miles on Highway 78 from Morning Sun to Cleary county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Buller
Columbus Junction
Joseph Hanson
Fairfield
Louisa County
Morning Sun
Cleary County
George Roberts
Rita
Springfield
Ill
W. H. Allen
Columbus City
Pearl LaRue
Seattle
Wash
Blanch Jones
Nellie Lee
Indian Creek Rural School
Hazel Thompson
Louisa Center School
Sandy Hook Social Notes Show Family Visits
Mrs C E Farrier and Inez visited relatives near Wayland last week. Mr and Mrs Pete Mineart and family visited Thursday at the H W Mineart home. A Sunday family dinner gathered the Chris Mineart family in East Pleasant Plain with most members present. Several residents plan to attend the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
C. E. Farrier
Inez
Wayland
Pete Mineart
Edger Rotzinger
Chris Mineart
East Pleasant Plain
Paul Swift
San Diego
Calif
Cat and Kittens Take Over Pigeon Cote in Slingsby
A cat nests in a cote near Slingsby, England, establishing a home with a litter of kittens among resident pigeons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigeon Cote
Slingsby
England
County Planning Meetings Set For Next Week
Ames Iowa August 29 1959 1700 farmers join county agricultural planning drive led by R K Bliss ISU extension chief Meetings will cover September sessions and 1940 outlook Local committees will target weed control land rental AAA feasibility soil conservation and Farm Security Administration operations Also planned are coordinated reviews by the State Agricultural Programs Committee to shape a unified county program and action plans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
R. K. Bliss
Iowa State College
AAA
Soil Conservation Districts
Soil Conservation Service
Farm Security Administration
State Agricultural Programs Committee
County Agricultural Planning Committees
Moon Journey From West To East Around Earth
The moon orbits the earth from west to east and displays a seasonal north-south motion. Its inclination causes a two week progression northward followed by two weeks southward as it travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon
Earth
Dollar Value Through 50 Years Of Change
Economists note the dollar’s purchasing power has fluctuated over decades. They cite 1896 as a benchmark with 1926 equivalent purchasing power near 2.12 dollars, while war and postwar periods show wide variation in value.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vaughan
Milorgan
Wolf Floral CO
South Side Square
Reister Bros
Chicazoo
New Lon
Grand Rapids Mich
Journal Office
Glen Koss
Grant Humble
Koss
L. C. Willits
Helen and
Leona Kos
Caroline Sampson
Gilbert Mills
Ed Hite
Macon
Clara Klass Miksch
Long Beach
Walter Klass
Molis
Muscatine
Klass
Miksch
Cornelia Klass
Mise Klass
Beth Clow
A. W. Clow
Misa Clow
Crete
Neb
Doane College
Miss Clow
Lake Forest
American Medical Association
U.S
Michigan Prunes
Prince Albert
Louisa Gold
PRG
Michigan
Big Giant Super Market
Postoffice
Are Espinosa
Phillips& Hebner’s
T. R. Phillips
Frank Miller
Bill Shannon
Washington Country Club
Great Britain
Warsaw
Rukgaber
Dean Mead
Harland Mead
Iowa City
Joel Gowing
Carl Hillmenstein
Geneseo, Til
Colfax
Joe Cortum
Howard
Burrell Foster
Fred Dill
B. C. Foster
E. J. Coffey
Loyd Durst
Marian
Pat O’brien
Roy Polson
J. G. Wehrle
Leonard
Robert
Billy Bidwell
C. V. Crull
Fashon Retrol
Service Eee
Ray T. Palmer
Barclays
Simmer
Universal
Owa Southern
Cc & H Sugar
Tin
Our
Crisco
Farmers’ Co-operative Store
Iowa Avenue
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