Brewer's Dairy Flavor Ads and Local Visits Featured
Local notes show Mrs. Louis Birchey and son planning a morning departure for California after six weeks with relatives. Farmers and families visit Brewer's Dairy to view cows and milk processing, with promotions on pasteurized milk and ice cream. Training updates, marriages, and Labor Day plans include Allen Hampsher at Great Lakes, Darrell Davisson and Patricia Badwards marriage license, and Allen Zimmerman's hosts in Rock Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Birchey
Bobby
California
War Martin Kern
Joeehr
Allen Hampsher
Remps Hampsher
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Tia
Hospital Dismissals and Birth Report From Keota Area
Dismissals yesterday include Albert Askea and Delbert Romberg with infant Maley Charles of Keota, and St Flynn of Ainsworth. Mrs William McArtor of Washington was discharged today, and Mrs Fred Cromwell of Gton welcomed a baby weighing nine pounds and ounces this morning at 6. Darrel Grimes of Keota was also discharged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Askea
Washington
Delbert Romberg
Maley Charles
Keota
St Flynn
Ainsworth
William McArtor
Fred Cromwell
Ietter
Darrel Grimes
Geneva Focuses On Backfield Talent In Open Week
Coach Geneva drills the Orange and Black backfield with seven candidates led by Terry Anderson the returning 1939 captain. Lance, Lowe, Birney, Booth and Holden show speed and potential as Dick Marshall stands out among sophomores with strong passing and running ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
London
Terry Anderson
Terry
Bob Lowe
Anderson
Lance
Chester
Lowe
Bob Birney
Willis Booth
Burchard Holden
Joe Duea
Birney
Booth
Holden
Marshall
Dick Marshall
Avoirdupois
Bob Gates
Indees Prepare for Ottumwa Showdown Tomorrow
The Washington Indees plan a Labor Day program at Blattnerfield in Ottumwa featuring softball and boxing headlined by Ken Anderson and Curley McClellan. A return baseball game follows with Dale Kennedy in action as Ottumwa hosts South Side Merchants amid rain delays and rusty form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Riverside
Blattnerfield
Ray Whitehead
Olds
Hills
Iowa
Ken Anderson
Curley McClellan
Soton C.C.C
Buddy Boyle
Soton
Clarence
Champ” Hartley
Mike Dayton
Kalona Battler
Curley Hiatt
Solon
Whitehead
Indees
Fomorrow
Acelestie
Dale Kennedy
Ottumwans
Mrs. John Knopp of Pleasant Plain Dies
Mrs. John Knopp aged 62 died at her Pleasant Plain home after a brief illness. Funeral plans await word from two Spokane brothers. Born Frances Cockburn in Carlyle England she moved to Pleasant Plain 16 years ago and married John Knopp on October 6 1926. Survived by her husband three brothers and three sisters in England and two brothers Harry and David in Spokane Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
John Knopp
Pleasant Plain
Spokane
Wash
Frances Cockburn
Carlyle
England
Gilbert Voorhies
Harry
David
Locker Project Raised At Country Club Dinner
After the stag dinner at the country club discussions favored installing lockers and showers in the basement clubhouse next year. The matter was referred to the board of directors for final decision as the club considers using second hand lockers and possibly a shower room. The 1940 tournament committee organized upcoming events with Wellman golfers visiting Washington players and Labor Day medal action led by Phil Antonoff. Yesterday evening competition split the Bears and Hunters with the Bears posting 517 to the Hunters 524. Ralph Thompson earned a Bears best score on the fourth hole a five, Vic Westphal earned a Hunters low score a birdie three on the ninth, while Dr M J Cruise claimed the prize for the most strokes on a hole with ten on the fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Clmbhouse
Wellman
Washington
Phil Antonoff
Bears
Hunters
Ralph Thompson
Vic Westphal
M. J. Cruise
Davis couple to attend New York Life convention on Mackinac Island
Mr and Mrs Rodney Davis depart for Mackinac Island Michigan for the New York Life Insurance convention on September 3 4 and 5 driving from the eastern shore of Lake Michigan and returning afterwards. The island lies fifty miles south of Sault Ste Marie and cars are not allowed there. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Bud Simpkins and their son from Premont who came to see friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merc
Rodney Davis
Mackinac Island
Mich
New York Life Insurance Company
Lake Michigan
Wisconsin
Bantte Ste. Marie
Tt Hy Boat
Bud Simpkins
The
Premont
Romania to Return South Dobruja to Bulgaria Negotiations Advancing
Reports from Sofia say Romania is near signing an agreement to return South Dobruja to Bulgaria. Talks on the long dispute have been under way for days and Bulgarian sources expect a deal by weekend with transfer possibly completed late next month. The region covers about 8,979 square miles with around 600,000 inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
Sofia
Romania
Softball Tournament Pairings Announced For Labor Day play
Drawings held at the Y tonight set the Labor Day softball schedule at Stewart School field. Baptist faces United Presbyterian at 10 AM, Pleasant Hill plays Evangelical at 11, Presbyterian meets the Baptist–United Presbyterian winner at 12:30, Methodist vs Pleasant Hill–Evangelical winner at 2, with 2:30 as consolation and 5 PM for the championship. Each team must provide an umpire when not playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart School
Baptist
United Presbyterian
Pleasant Hill
Evangelical
Presbyterian
Scores and Standings From Rainy Baseball Card
A summary of games played and scheduled with scores from key matchups. Notable results include Cleveland 4 Chicago 5 and Boston 5 Philadelphia 4. Rain affected several slated games with Washington at New York and New York at Brooklyn among the listed pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Abe
St Louis
Hsss
St Louts
Brewer Dairy Family Notices and Local Visits
Dave Livingston of Park Ridge will arrive this evening with Mrs Livingston visiting since Thursday. The Livingston family will return Monday with sons Bob and Dave, who stayed with grandparents and at the R. L. Livingston home. Brewer's Dairy advertises pasteurized milk and ice cream flavors and Labor Day specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. KG Butterbaugh
Stuart
R. Palmer
Dave Livingston
Park Ridge, Jr
Mrs Livingston
S&s. W. Livingston
Bob
Dave
R. L. Livingston
Brewer's Dairy
Frances Schmidt to Wed Dr Dodder in October
Announcement of Frances Schmidt of Davenport to marry Dr. BE Dodder of Muscatine on October 1. The notice, read at a Moline party, notes Schmidt is sister of Mrs. Don Tibbetts of Washington and an assistant in the sportwear department at Scharf’s Davenport store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Schmidt
Davenport
Don Tibbetts
Washington
George Young
Moline
Ill
Miss Schmidt
BE. L. Dodder
Muscatine
Della Bussamus
Glenwood
Bettendort
Mrs. Tibbetts
Carl Schmidt
Burlington
Seharff's
Mrs Lytle Hosts Theta Bridge Club Evening
Mrs Robert Lytle entertained Theta Bridge club and two guests at three tables of cards last evening at her home. High score prize went to Mrs Harold M Putnam and low prize to Mrs Ellis Negus. A mystery gift exchange occurred. Floral baskets decorated tables during refreshments after the games. Guests included Lucille Reed and Norma Tilden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lytle
Theta Bridge Club
Harold M. Putnam
Ellis Negus
Lucille Reed
Norma Tilden
Golden Wedding Couple at Fair
Columbus Junction August 31 long time residents Mr and Mrs R K Johnston attended the state fair among couples married 50 years or more. Johnston and Miss Louie Colton wed March 6 1890 and Mrs Colton ----------------------------------------------------------------########
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marthe Butler
Columbus Junction
Johnston
Columbus City
Louisa County
Louie Colton
Frank Colton
Colton
District 4 Deepens Social Ties Across Aug 30 Gatherings
Mrs Tommy Harvey notes a series of visits and dinners in District No 4. Guests include Roberta Wheelan, Paul Mayer, Julia Harvey, Melon Baker, Dorothy Baker, Harry Bishop, Joe McGraw family, Ruth McGraw, Leroy from Camp Ripley, R A Logan Hedrick visiting Replogle family, Carl Replogle hosts John Gregg in Har ria, Clyde Rouse hosts Karl Libe, and Keota visitors Florence Smith Kad tivretter Nadine. Families traveled to Fonda and Twin Lakes for Piffer reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Harvey
Gayle Davis
Roberta Wheelan
EB. J. Rowe
Emerson Maplethorp
Paul Mayer
Julia Harvey
Melon
Dorothy Baker
Tommy “‘Arvey
Harry Bishop
James Brooke
Joe McGraw
Ruth McGraw
Mere
Karl Libe
Clyde Rouse
John Killian
Florence Smith
Kad Tivretter
Nadine
Keota
Ed Vittetoe
Paul Piffer
Will Oswether
Fonda
Iowa
Piffer Reuiion
Twin Lakes
Foreign Missionary Society Ends Its Run in Local Church
The Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society held its last meeting before reorganization into The Woman's Division of Christian Service. Mrs. A Anderson led devotions, fifteen dollars was collected in the mite box, and a China mission letter from Miss Jane Jones was read. Mrs. EK Stutsman served as social host, with committee members Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Sartor and Mrs. Baldrige arranging refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
W. R. Cross
Woman's Division
Christian Service
New
The
Methodist Woman
F. Barker
Leo Hoover
A. Anderson
Foreign Missionary Society
Jane Jones
China
A. EK. Stutsman
Anderson
M. H. Sartor
A. E. Baldrige
Youngblut and Schnoebelen Wed in Riverside Wedding
Miss Sophia J. Youngblut of Waterloo and Leonard S. Schnoebelen of Riverside wed August 19 in Ottumwa Heights Academy chapel. Officiating were Rev Henry Hogan and guests from Riverside Hills Iowa City Gilbertsville Waterloo and Washburn attended a wedding breakfast at Hotel Ottumwa. The couple planned a three week honeymoon through Canada and the western states ending at the Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Sophia J. Youngblut
Waterloo
Leonards
John M. Walsh
Thomas Donohue
Father Hogan
Hotel Ottumwa
Hills
Iowa City
Gilbertsville
Washburn
F. Il. Younsblut
Iowa
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
John Deere and Co
Schnoebelen
Victor F. Schnoebelen
St. Mary's School
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
John Dewe Co
Moline
Mexico
Central America
Europe
Marie Whitacre Weds George Cook in June 1940
Brighton reports the marriage of Miss Marie E E Whitacre to George W. Cook on June 36 1940 in Kahoka Missouri. Justice of the Peace George Moore presided with Robie Waterhouse and wife as witnesses. The bride, daughter of Ross Whitacre of Cleveland Ohio, lived with relatives in Brighton and attended Brighton High School. The groom, son of Nellie Cook, graduated Brighton High in 1939 and works in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Aug. St
Marie EE. Whittacre
George W. Cook
Kahoka
George Moore
Robi
Waterhouse
Ross Whitacre
Cleveland
Ohio
Brighton High School
Nellie Cook
Brighton School
Muscatine
Falls from Elevator Into Grain Bin
Roy Smock at 45 fell 35 feet from the top of an elevator into a grain bin at Hayfield. He suffered a broken leg and other injuries, requiring the bin to be opened to rescue him. Smock was taken to a Mason City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klemme
Roy Smock
Hayfield
Smock
Mason City
Boy on Bicycle Killed in Kent Collision
Harold White, 10, son of Roy White, died when a car struck him as he rode a bicycle near his Kent farm home. Donald Clem, 16, of Kent, drove the car and collided with the bicycle while both were traveling in opposite directions at the hilltop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Harold White
Roy White
Kent Farm
Donald Clem
Ralph Clem
Kent
Lockjaw Fatal After Stepping on Rusty Nail
Lynnville man Joseph Shaffer aged 55 died at Iowa Lutheran hospital Des Moines from lockjaw following a rusty nail puncture. His wife and four sons survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Rusty
Lynnville
Joseph Shaff Fer
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Cleveland Grandmother at 31 Shares Busy Family Life
The 31 year old Mrs Ella Chaffee of Cleveland Ohio is described as a grandmother. She wed at fourteen and bore five children by eighteen. Her eldest daughter Lydia Griffiths aged seventeen recently welcomed a granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Chaffee
Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia Griffiths
Social Calendar Highlights From Monday To Thursday
Local notes list meetings and gatherings across clubs and departments. Dues are urged for several groups while changes of venue are noted for Handcraft dept. and others. Community groups include Daughters of Veterans Rainbow Girls Pythian Sisters Nurses associations and Republican club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clapper
D. of V
Gar. Hall
Rainbow Girls
Munsonte ‘Semple
Registered Nurses Association
Nurses Home
George Melhnnter
H. H. McCleery
Earl Simpson
West Madison Street
Hattie Wagner
Fourteen Girls Celebrate Birthday in Grandmother’s Garden
Fourteen pre school guests from West Chester and community joined Mary and Helen Kinnan for a birthday party in Grandmother Lee's flower garden on a Thursday afternoon. Entertainment included nursery games teeter totter and swings with a candy circus refreshment display and little candy carts at each place. Gifts were opened amid photos taken as mementos. Guests listed include Janet Augustine Faith Bauer Sandra Bauer Kay Cherry Avon Kae Coeran Jeannete Grigés Marilyn Leet Clara Leet Alma McDowell Esther McDowell Janet Porter Patty Rief Beverly Sprague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Mary
Helen Kinnan
Lee
Janet Augustine
Faith Bauerysandra Bauer
Kay Cherry
Avon Kae Coeran
Jeannete Grigés
Marilyn Leet
Clara Leet
Ala Ruth McDowell
Esther McDowell
Alma McDowell
Janet Porter
Patty Rief
Beverly Sprague
W R C Families Share Picnic at Sunset Park
Members of the Woman's Relief Corps and their families gathered for a picnic supper in Sunset park pavilion. Mrs Mert Kine led the arranging committee and about thirty five people attended. Wetty Schuhart entertained with accordion selections for an enjoyable social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Sunset Park
Mert Kine
Wetty Schuhart
Fiorence Hout
Birthdays listed for Glenn Holden Mor den and others this weekend
The notice lists multiple birthdays in the Glenn B Holden and related families. Mr Holden is celebrated today and Mrs Morden tomorrow, with August end birthdays for several individuals including Rosalie Hysell turning sixteen tomorrow and Dorothy Ann Tanner turning twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn B. Holden
Mr. Holden
Mrs. Morden
Milo T. Sorden
Mary Briley
Hilda Brown
William Longer
Howard Benn, Jr
Dorothy Ann Tanner
Dorothy Ann
County W C T U Convention Set for Wellman Church
A county convention of the W. C. T. U. will be held at the Methodist church in Wellman next Wednesday September 4. Registration starts at 9 15 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Wellman
Europe’s Gide at City Marseilles
Europe’s Gide at City Marseilles, famed Frenesse port, stands as the oldest city in Europ, once known as Me oeate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Marseilles
Frenesse
Europ
Linger Longer Club to Meet Next Wednesday
The Linger Longer club will meet next Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Harate Hameton with Mrs. Gola Miller as co-hostess. Members should be prepared to answer roll call with a poet or a verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harate Hameton
Gola Miller
Pre-Nuptial Dinner at Simons Home for Chamblin and Maxine
Mr and Mrs T J Simons hosted a 7 30 pm dinner at their home in honor of their daughter Maxine and Wayne Chamblin whose marriage is set for this afternoon Blue and white decor featured a bridal centerpiece and a decorated wedding cake Juanita Wallace and Betty and Dixie Simons served the meal Guests included Harry Chamberlin and family from Washington Owen Wallace Jin and Mary Walker also of Washington Joe Sehoeh and Nicki Stapp from Columbus City who attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Simons
Maxine
Wayne Chamberlin
Juanita Wallace
Betty
Dixie Simons
Simons
Maude Jones
Harry Chamberlin and Sons
Dallas
Wayne
Owen Wallace
Jin
Mary Walker
Washington
Joe Sehoeh
Nicki Stapp
Columbus City
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John Owen
Wolf Floral CO
Spencer Blake
K. G. Davis
Clair Holmes
Kenneth Coates
Clark
Orville Johnston
Crawfordsville
Fred Lindenmeyer
Helen
Shelden Hawkins
Seavecey
Jonelson
Mra W. Sntosh
Charles Dryden
Marijotte Coon
Aineworth
Reister Bros
Neva
Hart of Wellman
Farmington
Brewer's
Tra Gastman
Ughter
Nancy Sue
Kansas
Darrell L. Davisson
Fairfield
Patricia Elizabeth Bawards
Cedar Rapids
J. L. McGraw
Albert Lay
McGraw
Brewers Dairy
Dennis Harter
John Anderson
Borligeten
George Rudiger
Rudger
Mr. and
Vwre
Tom Carson
John Ream
Avensi
KE. Zimmerman
Rock Teland
T. BE
Leonard Lackey
Madrid
Werringe
Labor Day
O H. Lackey
Dubs
Lance and
Lowe Roger Lance
West Chester High
Ottumwa
Richard Stewart
East Jackson Street
Walter Schroeder
Brewere Daley
Ruth Crozier
Patricia
George
Anne
Karl Smith
Prairie Flower Community
Mr. Crozier
Cloud Knup
Wayne and
Richard
Stanley
Miss Standley
Standley
Hillsboro
W. J. Masson
Edward Barker
Maywood
Frederick Smith
Ed Mangold
Marjorie
Town City
Smith Home
Mrs. Johnston
Maxine Blankerhorn
Louise Hafner
Concord Township
National Club Congress
William Dunn
Connecticut
Cloyee Huston
Huston
Bucharest
Roumania
Sophia Youngblut
L. Schnoebelen
Marie Ek
Whitacre
George Cook
North Side Cafe Harmony Club
H. J. Brenneman
OFS
Harold Humston
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Brivo
C.C.C
West Chester Methodist
Howard Stewart
Lester Leubach
W.R.C
John Westphal, Jr
A. E. Palmer
Irene Harvey
Norman Phillips
Edith M. Henderson
L. E. Travis
Rosalie Hysell
Vera Hysell
Bessie Nadine Schmidt
Rudie Schmidt
Wadnesaay
Voice of Prophecy
W. Madison and
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