Local Social News Covers Family Visits and Travel
Mrs Maynard Ayers in Davenport visits her parents Mr and Mrs Leo Sueppel. Mrs C W Tucker and her mother Mrs Frank Goble return from Aurora Illinois. Dorothy Bear visits two weeks then returns to Mercy hospital Iowa City for nurses training. Stanley Simpson and family visit Kalona and nearby homes before Stanley moves to Bethlehem Pennsylvania for a new job. Mrs Ressa Brown from Michigan visits relatives. Lt Ralph Brown, a B 25 pilot, will report to a base in South Carolina after leave. Marvin Lambert in Lensview Texas hospital on crutches awaiting furlough. war department informs his parents he was wounded seriously on Okinawa May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bear
Clayton Bear
Aurora
Inl
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Stanley Simpson
Kenmore
MN. Y
Merle Simpson
Stanley
Buffalo
N. Y
Bethlehem
Penna
Kalona
Albert Simpson
Vince Tellin
Otto Walton
Brighton
Francis McConnell
Simpsons
Ressa Brown
Walamazoo, Mich
H. P. Wilson
Brown
Kansas City
Ralph Brown
South Carolina
Pfe
Marvin Lambert
Ray Lambert
Winfield
Lensview
Texas
Lamberts
War Department
Okinawa
Hospital births and procedures noted in city
Major and Mrs. Frank Olvey welcomed a seven pound ten ounce son born at 4 23 Saturday afternoon. Lt and Mrs. William W Brown report a son born at 8 42 yesterday morning weighing seven pounds four and three quarter ounces. Donald Crone Pauline Crone Ronnie Armstrong David Norman Jack Carson and Rosalita Peiffer listed for tonsillectomies this morning. Dismissals include Mrs Willis Jones and Mrs Harold Ricks yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
Frank Olvey
van Buren Street
William W. Brown
North Seventh Street
Donald and
Pauline Crone
East Third Street
Ronnie Armstrong
North Avenue
David Norman
Jack Carson
East Jefferson Street
Rosalita Peiffer
Softball Games Here on July 4th
A 12 team softball tournament will be played at the field west of the State Guard armory on West Madison Street starting Wednesday July 4. First round play begins at eight in the morning with the championship slated about 4:50. Promoters are Paul Maxwell Joe Sweet and Junior Batterson. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children for all 11 games. First round matchups include Grainbelt Processing of Muscatine versus Keokuk County All-Stars and Keota versus Muscatine's Dave's. Four byes in the second round pit Davos of Iowa City versus Weber's Cigar Store of Muscatine and Columbus Junction versus Washington Seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Guard Armory
Madison Street
Paul Maxwell
Joe Sweet
Junior Batterson
Grainbelt Processing Company of
Muscatine
Keokuk County
Dave's of
Keota
Brighton
Washington
Richmond
Ainsworth
Bob Schmitt
Davos
Iowa City
Weber's
Cigar Store
Columbus Junction
Major League results split across doubleheaders
Recap of baseball scores from multiple games: Chicago beat New York 4 3 in the second game, Boston upended St Louis 6 3 in the first, Boston also won 8 7 in the second. Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 8 6 in the first and 3 ? .
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
W. E
St. Louis
New York - In
Chicago
Boston
New York
Baseball score rundown for Chicago New York and others
Chicago leads New York 11 to 4 with a six five split in games. Washington defeats Cleveland 6 to 5 while Cleveland also wins 6 to 5. Detroit loses to Philadelphia 9 to 5 and again 5 to 5. St Louis beats Boston 7 to 3 and Boston tops St Louis 4 to 7 in a second game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Family Day July 4 At The Country Club
Family Day July 4 at the Washington country club features a noon lunch led by Mrs. Ted Johnson and Mrs. A W Clow and bridge games run by Mrs Ed Sullivan. An afternoon mixed two ball foursome tournament is planned with golf course access for nonplayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Country Club
Ted Johnson
A. W. Clow
Ed Sullivan
Lorene Anderson and Ronald Cox Wed in Presbyterian Rites
Lorene Marie Anderson and Ronald Dean Cox married in a 2:30 PM ceremony at the Presbyterian church with Dr. F. W. Eastwood officiating before about 200 guests. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Anderson, wore white lace and marse...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Lorene Marie Anderson
Walter A. Anderson
Ronald Dean Cox
Army Air Corps
E. Ray Qox
F. W. Eastwood
New London
Dale Walling
Jim Pease
Bob Dodder
Mr. Walling
Marian Stephens
Ainsworth
Betty Carolyn Caoitthurst
Marjorie Rodman
Onida
Doreen Long
Robert Anderson
Philip Calawell
Birthday observances and anniversaries noted in town
July 2 marks multiple family milestones and birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. John Bauer celebrate their 52nd anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McBride wed a year ago today, and Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Allen mark their third anniversary. John Combs, in service since Jan 1941 with Troop D, observes a birthday while stationed at Guam. Dr. W. McClure and Mrs. Frank Patterson with son Donald Frank Patterson have birthdays today. Harold Lewis Kerr Jr and Alfred Young celebrate their fifth birthdays. Alice Kay Scranton observes her second birthday with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bauer
Clyde McBride
H. H. Allen
John Combs
Guam
Harold Lewis Kerr, Jr
Harold Kerr
Alfred Young
Leonard Young
Alice Kay Scranton
Mrs
Robert Scranton
Helen Alcorn Resigns From State Child Welfare Post
Helen Alcorn returns home after resigning from the state division of child welfare where she served seven years, including two years as special child welfare consultant in Iowa City. After a vacation with her parents Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Alcorn she heads to Norristown Pennsylvania to take a case-work supervisor role at the Children’s Aid Society. I Rothschild and Dangster with Mrs. Harry Margolin of Yanston North Dakota arrived home from Kansas City last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Alcorn
State Division of Child Welfare
Iowa City
W. L. Alcorn
Norristown
Penna
Children’s Aid Secrety
I. Rothschild and
Dangster
Harry Margolin
Yanxton
Dak
Kansas City
Produces Cold Light Fireflies Emit Cold Light as Living Organisms
Fireflies generate cold light through a chemical reaction in their lanterns. The glow serves as a mating signal and predator deterrent, with luciferase catalyzing the light producing luciferin in specialized photogenic organs.
Canning Cherries Directions from Ruth Foster Extension
Directions for preserving cherries include pitting optional, boiling syrup, packing hot, and processing in a boiling water bath. Use a medium syrup or corn syrup and follow specific sugar to water ratios for eight quarts of fruit.
Local Couple Hosts Wedding Dinner Southwest of Town
D Anderson and family entertained last evening at their home with the wedding party and immediate family attending. Ruth Foster served a two course dinner as pink and white decor highlighted the table. The couple departed for a short wedding trip. Mrs Cox wore a poudre blue two piece dress with navy trim and gardenias as a corsage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsseline de Soi
Miss Colthurst
Miss Rodmen
Miss Long
Carole Sue Anderson
Moline
D. Anderson
Wellman
William Brewer
Hutchinson
Kan
Men's Brotherhood Meeting Postponed to Later Date
The Christian church announces the Men's Brotherhood gathering scheduled for the 4th will be postponed to a later date. Presbyterian morning prayer notes accompany the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Social calendar of local clubs and meetings brief
Notices list events for Pythian Sisters Walnut Women’s Club Lingeranger Sunshine Community Merry Makers and Friendly Circle clubs. Changes include postponed Lingeranger meeting and a July Fourth family cooperative dinner at the Country Club with next dinner July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Pj Hall
Walnut Womens Club and Families
Paul Mast
Sunshine Community Club
Aft- Cmnogh
George T. Koehler
Merry Makers Club
Harley Myers
Friendly Circle Club
Bert Boot
Country Club
Bear Family Hosts Rosy Homecoming Dinner
Mr and Mrs Clayton Bear of 749 East Main street hosted a family dinner in honor of their daughter Dorothy who is back from a vacation. Guests included Mr and Mrs Stanley Knupp Ottumwa Mr and Mrs Clayde Knupp Mr and Mrs Wayne Knapp Sarah Marie Mr and Mrs Joe Wolfe and Edward Mr and Mrs I D Quinn Mr and Mrs Sherman Wolfe Cecil Long and later Mr and Mrs John Jackson Fairfield joined in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Bear
East Main Street
Dorothy
Stanley Knupp
Ottumwa
Clayde Knupp
Wayne Knapp
Sarah Marie
Joe Wolfe
Edward
I. D Quinn
Sherman Wolfe
Cecil Long
John Jackson
Fairfield
Painting Stair Treads for Better Visibility
When cellar steps are dark and risky to descend, paint the edges of the treads with a white or aluminum band to enhance visibility. Also paint the bottom step solid white for safer navigation.
Meeting Set for 9 30 Wednesday Morning at the Church
A gathering is scheduled for 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church location 118t2. Attendees are to assemble and discuss upcoming plans and arrangements.
Cedar Clippers 4 H Club Meeting at Cave Home
The Cedar Clippers 4 H Club met at Cave Home with Donna Rae Cave hosting. Ruth Foster introduced nurse Jace Crossant who spoke on posture and gave individual corrections after interviewing members. Eight members and the leader listed chief interests. Demonstration teams for achievement day were elected. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and her mother, Mrs Don Cave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Jace Crossant
Don Cave
American shipbuilding expands with stronger vessels
The nation asserts it is not only expanding its merchant fleet but also constructing superior ships using new materials that enhance strength safety and utility, aiming to lead the largest fleet ever owned by any country.
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Max Marble
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Maynard Ayers
Davenport
Leo Sueppel
C. W. Tucker
Frank Goble
Roy Hartman
Martins Modern Cleaners
Gayle Robertson
Willis Jones
East Madison Street
Harold Ricks
West Seventh Street
Little’s Furniture
Lorene Anderson
R. Dean Cox
Bemberg
Mary Ruth Hulme
Pauline Henss
Wayland
Jean Miller
William Perdock
Kenneth Warren
Washington High School
Pioneer Business College
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Cox
Cox Motor Company
S/Set
Miami Beach
Fla
Carl Simmons
Harold Anderson
Carole Sue
Ernest Carlson
Lawrence Genkinger
Sam Wheeler
Roger Colthurst
Kenneth Anderson
George Peterson
DeKalb
Adolph Larson
Arylus
Olds
Bernard Evestone
Marion
Car
Frank Patterson
Donald Frank Patterson
Donald
Dr. W. McClure
C. V. Grall
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Burlington
Coca-Cola-Bottling Company
Coke
Presbyterian
Lingeranger Club
Mr., Mrs. C. Bear
Cedar Clippers
Cave Home
Cedar Clippers 4-H Club
Wes
Donna Rae Cave
Ball Blue
Ball Brothers Gompany
Muncie
Ind
Staq Ak
Catalina
Calfornia
Tamots
Nardis
Dallas
Jo Collins
Helmand
East Side Square
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