Local News Briefs and Notable Visits
Local notes report Mr and Mrs Don Maxwell returning from a trip to Michigan and Canada. Mrs Day and Mrs Livingston plan trips to Washington DC to visit relatives. Visits from Los Angeles guests include Archie Neff and Geraldine Gebelin. Lt Warren Lins and family arrive in San Antonio for base assignment at Kelly Air Base.
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Don Maxwell
Michigan
Canada
Henry Gebelin
Geraldine
Los Angeles
Jess Nicola
Warren Lins
Susie
Michael
San Antonio
Texas
Lins
Kelly Air Base
Warren E. Lins
86Th Air Depot
Incidents by B. V. Payne Radio Repair Ad
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Radio Manufacturers Service
Dodgers Bench Warmers Spark Ninth Inning Rally
Brooklyn Dodgers win 6 5 over St Louis in a dramatic ninth inning rally with four pinch hitters leading the charge and Marv Rackley delivering the tying hit. Lef ty Joe Hatten then pitched a five hitter to complete a 6 1 nightcap victory and sweep the four game series.
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New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Bridgade
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooks
Rally
Reiser
Vaughan
Edwards
Marv Rackley
George Shuba
Brooklyn
Joe Hatten
Dixie Walker
Fritz Ostermueller
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Braves
Johnny Sain
Pittsburgh
Indians
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Prank
Spee
Shea
Hal Newhouser
Softball doubleheader on tap tonight
First game at 7 30 features Troops versus Cubs and the second pits Sitler against Sor rell Seig.
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Cubs
Sitler
Sorrell-Seig
Washington Softball Association shifts benefit games
The Washington softball association rescheduled benefit games to Thursday for Bob Dunbar who broke his ankle six weeks ago. Proceeds from the Thursday night games go to him, with four teams on the slate instead of the top four. First game features Columbus Junction versus the girls and the VFW versus ILSA in the second. No admission. a collection will be taken for Bob's relief.
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Washington Softball Association
Bob Dunbar
Bob
Greenfield
Columbus Junction
V.F.W
Ils.a
Milk bars born from St James Park stalls in London
Milk bars that have surged in England over the last few years began as stalls in St James Park, London, where a patient cow stood nearby to provide milk for customers.
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England
St. James Park
London
Yankees Beat Tigers 3 0 as Paige Thrashes Senators
In MLB action the Yankees edged Detroit 3 0 in the third inning to close in on the lead as Shea pitched brilliantly. Satchel Paige earned his sixth win against one loss by fanning seven in a 19 1 rout of Washington. The White Sox rallied for five late runs to beat Philadelphia 9 6.
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Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Shea
Cleveland
Satchel Paige
Washington Senators
Paige
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Rain Forc es Postponement of Two League Games at Greenfield
Rain forced postponement of two league games at Greenfield. Arrangements made for late week doubleheader with VFCW and ISA in the second game Thursday evening and the Marines facing West Chester Friday at 7 30 PM.
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Greenfield
VFCW
Marines
West Chester
Grudge Battle at Green Field Tonight
Tonight a soft ball showdown at Green Field pits Sitler Auto Parts against Sieg and Sorrell Auto Parts in a clash sparked by Bill Sitler challenging the rivals. Sitler will pitch as Troop and Cubs vie for early league lead with nerves high and precautions in place.
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Green Field
Sitler Auto Parts Company
Sieg and Sorrell
Auto Parts
Bill Sitler
Sitler Company
Troop
Cubs
Sitler
Ed Sorrell
Eda
Bill
Bil
Early aviation flights mark progress at local airfield
William D. McCall and Charles Ek Carriker completed their first solo in a Piper Cub. Edward L. Nardy undertook dual cross country flights to Oskaloosa Fairfield and return and solo hops to Newton Marshalltown and back. Jed Pratt piloted troops to Ft. Knox in a WACD. Homer Lowry flew a Culver V to Washington Kansas to visit relatives. Lloyd Scott piloted a Piper Cruiser to Omaha and Des Moines on business. John Lemmon flew a Vagabond to South Bend Indiana and later showed his son Bruce Creston and Jefferson.
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William D. McCall
Charles Ek. Carriker
Edward L. Nardy
Oskaloosa
Fairfield
Newton
Marshalltown
Return
Lloyd Scott
Omaha
Des Moines
John Lemmon
South Bend
Ind
Bruce
Creston
Jefferson
Tower of Butter Stands in Rouen Middle Ages
A 12th century butter tower in Rouen France remains as a stone structure. Peasants funded the priests with butter for Lent, a privilege they earned by consuming the dairy during religious observance.
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Rouen
France
Night games in YMCA boys softball tourney at Lincoln School
If weather allows, Baptist team faces the Sluggers and the Presbyterians play the Register and Tribune at Lincoln School tonight.
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Y.M.C.A
Lincoln School
The
Baptists
Sluggers
Presbyterians
Register and Tribune
YMCA Plans New Temporary Swimming Schedule
The YMCA introduces a temporary swimming class timetable for boys starting Wednesday. Grade school sessions run Monday and Wednesday at four, Saturday at ten. Junior High at five on Monday and Wednesday, Saturday at eleven. Beginners Saturday at nine. High school and older evenings and Saturday late slots. out of town boys may swim Saturday two to three.
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Y.M.C.A
Hospital Admits and Dismissals As Reported
Admitted yesterday were Judy Fern and Richard Stephens at Crawfordsville medical. Dismissed today include Mrs. Robert Crossett and Robert Sterling and Robert Randall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Fern
Richard Stephens
Crawfordsville
Robert Crossett
Robert Sterling
Robert Randall
Wilson slated to head Senate Agriculture Committee
Des Moines August 31 UP Republican state headquarters said if U S Sen George A Wilson is re elected he will become chairman of the Senate agriculture committee The present chairman Sen Arthur Capper Kansas is not a candidate for re election and Sen George D Aiken Vermont is not expected to take the chairmanship on Capper s retirement because he heads another major committee Thus Senator Wilson upon his re election would become the chairman of this important committee
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Des Moines
U. S
George A. Wilson
Senate Agriculture Committee
Arthur Capper
Kansas
George D. Aiken
Vermont
Capper
Wilson
GOP
Patterson King Wed In Double Ring Rite
Edith Patterson and Ivan E King of Marion Ta were married at the bride's mother's home. Dr Fred E Miller officiated with Dee Hottle and Mrs Helen Hottle present. The couple left for Cedar Rapids then Houghton Mich to begin forestry studies and future forest ranger duty. Attendants included Walter King and Mr and Mrs Darrell King and family from Marion.
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Edith Patterson
G. Patterson
Ivan E King
Marion
Fred E. Miller
Dee Hottle
Helen Hottle
Cedar Rapids
Houghton
Mich
Washington High School
Tucker Chevrolet Agency
Washington
King
Johnson Construction Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Hampton
Local residents head to military service and area events
Local news notes Roy Means and daughter-in-law visit evolve to Eldora. several men enlist or enter training in Davenport. Iowa City and Des Moines trips, family visits and teaching assignments frame a busy week with fairs, jobs, and school preparations.
Zickefoose Dunbar Wed at Brighton
Juanita Jean Zickefoose daughter of Mr and Mrs Wick Zickefoose of Brighton and James Eliza Dunbar son of Mr and Mrs Louis Dunbar north of Brighton united in marriage Monday evening at the Brighton Presbyterian church. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Rev EB E Voss. The bride wore white satin with veil and pink roses. A reception for eighty followed at the bride’s home. Both are Brighton High School graduates class of 1947. They will reside in Brighton after a wedding trip to the Ozarks.
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Juanita Jean Zickefoose
W.ick. Zickefoose
Brighton
James Eliza Dunbar
Louis Dunbar
North of
Presbyterian Church
EB. E. Voss
Methodist Church
Arthur Dunbar
Edna Linke
Winfield
Snowball Social Club Plans Sunset Park Picnic
The Snowball Social Club met Wednesday afternoon with eight members seven children and two guests Mrs William Gamon and Mrs Roy Finke. Members wore house dresses as they visited and planned a family picnic at Sunset Park in two weeks. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from her daughter Donna Rae Janice Booth and Mrs Gamon.
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Don Cave
William Gamon
Roy Finke
Sunset Park
Donna Rae
Janice Booth
Gamon
Nichols-Smith Wed In Single Ring Rite
Betty Lou Nichols daughter of Mr and Mrs Gliffoard Nichols of Wapello married Raymond Smith son of Mr and Mrs Gale Smith of Columbus Junction in Cairo Evangelical United Brethren church Sunday August 22 at 3 PM The ceremony was officiated by Rev George J Roths with music by Mrs Robert Pierce The bride wore emerald green satin and gladioli corsage Mona Franklin was maid of honor Kenneth Nichols was best man The couple will reside in Wapel To
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Columbus Junction
Betty Lou Nichols
Gliffoard Nichols
Wapello
Raymond Smith
Gale Smith
Cairo
Mona Franklin
Kenneth Nichols
Wapel
Dinner honors Berea College guest visiting Caldwell home
Mr and Mrs Howard Caldwell hosted Betty Caldwell from Berea College and 14 guests for dinner. Betty will train in Cincinnati for a year before returning to Berea to finish her studies. The Dawson sisters hosted a dessert dinner with three out of town guests Dorcas Howard Lola Hughes from Milwaukee and Elizabeth Fisher from Washington Texas.
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Ed Mayhew
Betty Caldwell
Berea College
Howard Caldwell
Cincinnati
Berea
Day Family Honored in Brighton Birthday Dinner
The Day family from Iowa City spent the weekend with Wilbur Day of Brighton and hosted a dinner honoring Wilbur Day's mother Mrs. Mary Day on her eighth birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Day of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. William Day near Ainsworth.
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J. L. Young
Iowa City
Walter Rich
Crawfordsville
Robert Crone
Richard Bordwell
Mary Rita McLaughlin
Mildred Stewart
Bordwell
Mary Day
David Day
Mr. Day
Wilbur’ Day
Brighton
Wilbur Day
Robert Day
Washington
William Day
Ainsworth
Bright on Sun day School Honors Jean Zickefoose in Aug 30 Shower
Mrs. Ross Lane of Brighton hosted a miscellaneous shower for Jean Zickefoose in honor of her upcoming marriage to James Dunbar. The event was held Monday evening, August 30, and was attended by members of the Presbyterian church Sunday school class.
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Ross Lane
Brighton
The
Presbyterian Church
Jean Zickafoose
James Dunbar
Surprise 40th Anniversary Party Honoring Mr and Mrs McKune
A surprise party marked the 40th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. John McKune at their home on Thursday evening August 26. Ice cream was provided by Mrs. Roy Edwards and Mrs. Milton Nebel as lighted candles and a pale pink cake formed the centerpiece. Attendees included relatives from Los Angeles and Washington as well as neighbors from Noble and Brighton.
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John McKune
Roy Edwards
Milton Nebel
Archie Neff
Gene
Henry Rebelin
Geraldine
Los Angeles
California
Milton Noble
Mary Ellen
Mathena
Doris
Paul
Noble
Norman Lee Deane
Joyce
Janice
Brighton
Harry McKune
Gary
Herbert Askea
Barbara
Helen McKune
John MecKune Jr
Washington
Benes in serious condition in Sezimovo Usti
Former Czechoslovakian president Eduard Benes was reported in a serious condition from a circulatory ailment at his home in Sezimovo Usti south of Prague. An official communique said his condition had worsened in recent days and had not improved until yesterday when he rallied.
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Prague
Eduard Benes
Sezimovo Usti
Benes
Calendar notices reveal busy community schedule and club events
The column lists multiple society gatherings across towns with potlucks picnics and meetings at churches YWCA and clubs. It notes postponements and hostess details plus a political note about Benes remaining away from Prague residence since February and resignation on June 7.
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Washington, D. C
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A. E. Atchison Shoe Store
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Roy Humston
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Sais
Payne
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CCC
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Gene Grey
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Walter King
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Otepnen Swashington
Roy Means
Eldora
Mrs. Stewart Bell
Mr. Means
Boys Training School
Bob Riley
Leon Swift
Mervin Kern
Davenport
Air Corps
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Jack Zook
Army
Wilford Smith
Nicola & Harmon
Howard Messer
Hedrick
Don Bonell
Country Club
Don Gormly
Evening Journal
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Mr Gormly
Harvard University
Sheaffe
Nicola
Y's Men's Club
John Owen
Ing
Y’s Men’s Club
Booth & Horak
Ruthe Duvall
Walter Duvall
Iowa State Teachers College
Velma Jarrard
Sigourney
Miss Jarrard
Fred Reid
Mexico City
R. P. Reid
U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry
Don Whitlatech
Red
Tra Morrison
Eleanor Ann
George Morrison
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
al Baldrige
Wisconsin
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Claude Rhodebeek
Clarissa Gibson
Alex Gevock
Ed Hite
Elma Vacha
Ottumwa
Ottumwa High School
Miss Vaecha
Zickefoose—Dunbar
Snowball
Nichols—Smith
Ken-Rene
Wehr
W. Washington
Baby Pictures
Farmers’ Produce
Beauchamp
Banks’ Radio Service
Winfield, Iowa
Women's Missionary Society
U. P. Church
Albert Simpson
Y W
Carrie Boileau
John A Stewart
Sunshine Community Club
Jessie Stout
Red Horser Club
Silver Lake
Linger Longer Club
Merry Makers Club
Friendly Circle Club
Glen Cuddeback
Robert Quinn
Harley Davidson
C.C.C
Ruth Stout
Emma Reif
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Fern Bishop
Carl Oldfield
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid
Braden Club
Myral Smith
H.e.co
Maurice Libe
D.A.R
Paul Snakenberg
Sara
Pollock
Rebekah Lodge
Women's Service Guild of the Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
Carol Brewer
W.R.C
Legion Hall
South Prairie School
Shalla
Nicnic
Nakhan Girle
Masonic Temple
Sezimov Usti
Lorden
Sorden Music Co
East Side Square
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