Ashby and Riley wed in county ceremony in local church
Harry D. Ashby of Wapello and Dorothy I. Riley of Columbus City obtained a marriage license here yesterday. Helen Green resigns as bookkeeper at Simpson Finance. Della Humphreys named successor after brief transition. Ruth Ringheim and Helen Hamilton travel to Hillsboro for Grace Cresswell funeral. Mrs Anna Springer and Eloise move to 803 West Third Street. Springer parents move to 303 West Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D. Ashby
Wapello
Dorothy I. Riley
Columbus City
Anna Springer
Eloise
West Third Street
South Second Street
Ruth Ringheim
Helen Hamilton
Hillsboro
Grace Cresswell
Helen Green
The
Simpson Finance Company
Della Humphreys
Miss Humphreys
Miss Green
Ainsworth Residents Transferred and Dismissals Reported
Mrs. J. P. Tobin was moved to University Hospital in Iowa City this morning. Mrs. Raymond Fritz and daughter Margelene Kay were discharged yesterday. Jeannette Wood of Ainsworth was discharged this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Tobin
Ainsworth
University Hospital
Iowa City
Raymond Fritz
Margelene Kay
Jeannette Wood
Masson Family Celebrates Harvard Professor’s Birthday Visit
Dr. R Louis Masson of Boston arrives from Chicago to spend Labor Day weekend with his Masson relatives in town. The Harvard professor, joined by Dr H F Masson and other family members, hosts an evening birthday party at Dr W J Masson’s home with several relatives in attendance. Movies of the family are shown as a local note mentions Moore’s bootery centennial feature in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Louis Masson
Boston
Mass
Chicago
Masson
Harvard University
W. J. Masson
H. F. Masson
Boyd Stephens
Harold and
Myrla
Victor Masson
Jean
John
George Masson
George, Jr
Dale Carsteneen
R. L. Masson
The
Boot & Shoe Recorder
Moore
Washington
Local residents note funeral attendance and social visits
A roundup of visits includes the Ferguson, Hedges, McCall, and Ranshaw families attending Ray Ranshaw's funeral in Winfield where Masons led the service. Other local residents travel to La Crosse and The Dells, with numerous calls and weekend plans in Fairfield Ottumwa Wellman and Des Moines areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oole Ferguson
Carl Hedges
Harry McCall
Ferguson
West Chester
Ray Ranshaw
Winfield
Masons
Ranshaw
Burlington Eagles Play at Pleasant Plain Next Sunday
The Burlington Eagles will play at East Pleasant Plain on September 3 replacing a cancelled game with the Tama Indians. Earlier this season Burlington beat the Plainsmen 3-2 and aims to overturn that loss in the upcoming matchup for local fans.
Standings and results from Major Leagues
American League leaders include New York and Chicago with Detroit and Cleveland near top. Wednesday results feature Chicago Washington Philadelphia St. Louis games while National League shows Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn New York and Pittsburgh contending with several rainouts and doubleheaders scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L
Pete
New York
Chicago
Cisyoirng
Commaninsem
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Cleveland
L Pet. Cincinnas
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Musical Program Planned by Ladies Aid at First Presbyterian
Members of the Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will host a general meeting tomorrow at 2:30 PM in the church auditorium. Elsie Glassburner chairs the program with a lineup including Robert and Elizabeth Bruce of Ottumwa, John Lloyd Hughes, John Yousling, and Mrs. Laura Oldfield in costume. Guests may attend per president Mrs. Rose Reid’s suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
John Lemmon
Elsie Glassburner
Robert Bruce
Ottumwa
Elizabeth Bruce Also
Mr. Bruce
John Lloyd Hughes
Chicago
John Yousling
Laura Oldfield
Mr. Yousling
PWA Cuts Force as Iowa Nebraska Projects Advance
The Public Works Administration halves regional staff in the Omaha area as most 1938 program projects in Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Missouri Montana North and South Dakota and Wyoming near completion. Furloughs begin September 1 with possible recalls if new programs are approved. Major sponsors in Waterloo Davenport Duluth Minneapolis and St. Louis warned to speed up behind-schedule work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Public Works Administration
PWA
KR. A Radford
E W. Clark
Public Works
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
North
South Dakota
Wyoming
Congress
Waterloo
Davenport
Duluth
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Lady Nimble Fingers Wins at Iowa State Fair Crochet
Des Moines based Mrs. A. Master pole from Oelwein crocheted 80 scallops in 60 minutes to win the Lady Nimble Fingers title at the Iowa state fair. About 150 women competed in the first crochet contest. Second place went to Mrs. G. V. Reynolds of Dallas Center. third to Mrs. A. C. Osborne. fourth to Hisse Keith. fifth to Nick Aberginos, all of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A. Masterpole
Oelwein
Iowa
Erin
G. V. Reynolds
Dallas Center
A. C. Osborne
Hisse Keith
Nick Aberginos
Fires Moines
Local Visitors Return from Ozark Trip
Mrs. Benton Dicken traveled to Chicago last night while Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Holden and Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Carvin came back Tuesday night from a week in the Ozark country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McFadden
Ottumwa
Edward Price
Benton Dicken
Chicago
G. B. Holden
H. T. Carvin
Ozark Country
Women Golf Club Closes Summer With Luncheon and Games
Fourteen members played contract golf at the Country club with Mary Baldrige winning for most contracts and Mrs. Lester Jones taking low score on holes two eight and nine. A lunch followed with 26 members and guests from Chicago and Crete Nebraska attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baldrige
Lester Jones
Donald Bell
Helen Cunningham
Chicago
Beth Clow
Crete
Nebr
A. W. Clow
BE. E. Stutaman
Helen Thompson
Robert Patterson
E. B. Stutsman
Mt . Pleasant
Fairfield
Wellman
Lowe City
Rothlisbergers Host Rosemary Bridge Club Evening
Mr and Mrs Charles Rothlisberger hosted the Rosemary bridge club Tuesday evening with four tables in play. Mrs Del Walker won high score among the women and Harry Drake led the men as guests enjoyed Mexican motif table settings and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rothlisberger
Rosemary Club
del Walker
Harry Drake
Clear Lake Postmaster Resigns from Democratic Committee
Mrs W Carroll of Clear Lake resigns as fourth district committeewoman under the Hatch law. The district committee naming Mrs Bessie K Regel of Charles City as her successor. the law bars federal office holders from political activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
W. Carroll
Democratic State Central Committee
Bessie Kk. Regel
Charles City
Carroll
Congress
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Wolf Floral CO
South Side Square
Jn Eggs
Reister Bros
Helwick
Chefoo
China
USS
Barker
U. S. Navy
J. M. White
Earl Redlinger
Clara Hoffmeyer
G. H. Weorimont
St Louis
Addie Thompson
Mich
Bob White
Ambassador Bridge
Canada
St. James
Washington Cleaners
George Norman
Morning Sun
South Avenue D
Phil Hanson
Watseka, HL
Ed Hanson
Mrs. Hanson
Journal Office
Wilma Nordyke
Lake Okoboji
Leon
Macon
Miltie Brain
Brainerd
Minn
Wahneetah Ingalls
Amy Brown
Mt. Union
Tom Rickey
Mery
H. A. Dougall
William Koenig
Agnes
la Crosse
Wis
the Dells
Juanita
E. Wash. St
Moore’s Bootery
Gertrude Hook
Brighton
B. J. Gingerich
Art Prall
Jack
Prall
W. D. Croesett
Mr. Prall
Atlantic
Lemmen
R. L. Grimes
John Westphal
Owen Grecian
Donald Bennell
Mr. Bennell
Kalona
Charles Luthe
T. H. Peters
Fred L. Moore
Mrs. Luthe
Jean Moore
University of Towa
Burlington
Pleasant Plain
Armour'’s
Louisa Gold
Prunes
Pascal Celery
Jonathan Apples
U.S
BROWN
Nowy
Michigan Belbertappeston
LA Washington
Dan
Dow
Qis
Mason
Poven
Ih Bran
ATS
Ibs
Mayflower
Seeco Spring
Seecgo Spring Cove
Scott Furniture Co
Country Club
Alfred Brown
Rothlisbergers
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CompAny
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Prince Albert
PLA Albert HK
WPCC
P.A
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