Local residents plan travels and visits for Fourth of July weekend
Betty Redtinger and Louise Porter depart tonight for Brownwood Texas on a two week vacation from Penney store and Elder and Shannon office. Sergeant Robert Porter stationed at Camp Bowie. Several locals scheduled holiday visits with relatives in Albia Cedar Rapids Des Moines and West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Redtinger
Louise Porter
Brownwood
Texas
Penney
Elder and Shannon
Miss Porter
Robert Porter
Camp Bowie
Indees to Clash With State Prison Chiefs at Fort Madison
Indees travel to Fort Madison next Sunday to face the Chiefs of Iowa State prison in a 1 p.m. game. Manager Max Raymond leads a full-strength squad including Keiti, Chuck, Fuhr, Burich, Buckwalter, Whitehead, Schauenberg, and Mellecker with Denton and rookie Dick Singleton in relief. The outcome could lift the team to five wins and two losses and improve the season percentage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Max Raymond
Indees
Iowa State Prison
USC
Servus Rubber Co
Rock Island
Chieftains
Washington
Elmer Keiti
Anamosa
Dick Singleton
Conesville
Red
Singleton
Softball Tourney At Junction Friday
Schedule announced for the kittenball tournament at the July fourth celebration in Columbus Junction. Matches include Bywersville vs Crawfordsville at noon, Columbus Junction vs Imperial Roofers Muscatine at 1, Huttig Muscatine vs Wapello at 2, Zion Lutheran Muscatine vs IoWa City at 8, with semifinals at 4 and 5 and the final at 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Fair Grounds
Bywersville
Crawfordsville
Imperial Roofers
Muscatine
Huttig
Wapello
Zion Lutheran
IoWa City
Ottumwa Banker Charles L. McMinn Dies at 56
Ottumwa banker Charles L. McMinn, age 56, died last night after 37 years in the profession. He was affiliated with Ottumwa Savings Bank Ottumwa National Bank and with Union Bank and Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Charles L. McMinn
Ottumwa Savings Bank
Ottumwa National Bank
Union Bank and Trust Company
Hospital Discharges and Admissions Reported
Mrs. Mary Perry of Washington and Mrs. Wanda Bartz of Ainsworth were dismissed this morning. Mrs. Ida Robinson of Richmond was admitted for treatment of a fracture of the left hip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Perry
Washington
Wanda Bartz
Ainsworth
Ida Robinson
Richmond
Standings and Schedule in Major League Baseball
New York 6, Boston 0 in the second game while Brooklyn 9 beat Philadelphia 3 and Pittsburgh 8 defeated Cincinnati 3. Only games scheduled. Pitchers in today’s games include Lanier for St. Louis against Passeau in Chicago, Hughes for Philadelphia against Javery in Boston, and Pearson for Cincinnati against Lanning in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia Es
Washington
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Grove
Dean
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Wellman Man William M. Whetstine Dies at 73
William M. Whetstine, 73, of Wellman died yesterday at Mercy hospital in Iowa City after ten days of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. Bidwell Funeral Home, burial in Wellman cemetery. He was born November 11, 1867 near Wellman and lived on the family homestead all his life. Surviving brothers are Me of Wellman, Newton of Riverside, and Henry of Liberty, Kansas. George died last year and brothers Robert and Joseph had died earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
William M. Whetstine
Mercy
Iowa City
Bidwell Funeral Home
Whetstine
John
Mary Whet
Two Girls Honored on 11th Birthdays in Cuddeback Home
Mary Johnson and Lois Cuddeback were feted at the Cuddeback home in New Haven on a Saturday afternoon, both turning 11. Along with 11 West Chester eighth grade girls and Dor othy Statler and Eleanor Deal, they enjoyed games and refreshments of ice cream and angel food cake, receiving several gifts. Mrs Curtis Snyder and daughter joined for supper later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Smith
New Haven
Mary Johnson
Lois Cuddeback
Cuddeback
West Chester
Dorothy Statler
Eleanor Deal
Snyders
Curtis Snyder
Fourth of July Celebrations Quiet in Keota and Junction
Keota and Columbus Junction plan modest Fourth of July events with speeches by Edward Eich er former congressman and SEC chairman in Junction and Rev. Carl W. Klein in Keota. Morning programs feature Eich er and Thomas E. Martin. afternoon milking contest between Keota and Wellman mayors, parade, kittenball tournament, and fireworks closing the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Court House
Keota
Columbus Junction
Edward (. Hither
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D. C
Mr. Eicher
Thomas E. Martin
Iowa City
Carl W. Klein
Wellman
June 24 Disastrous Day for Earl Lambert
The record recounts three June 24 incidents involving Earl Lambert. In 1940 he fell fifteen feet while building a county culvert, fracturing his shoulder. In 1941 near Letts he injured a foot while driving mules, requiring X rays and crutches for about six weeks. He is staying with his mother, Mrs Anna Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lambert
Lambert
Letts
Anna Lambert
Local Ainsworth Visitors and Family Gatherings Reported
Marion Smith's home visit to the Rathmel household at Ainsworth occurred Wednesday night to check on Mrs. Rathmel who was ill but improving. Mrs. Stella Lattchem and Dr. Charles Latchem with his wife joined Sunday dinner at the Clarence Rathmel home. Dickie Moothart of Washington visits his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson. The Strums and daughters with Mary Johnson plan a Lake McBride drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Smith
Clarence Rathmel
Art Rathmel
Ainsworth
Women Golfers Flag Tournament at Country Club
A flag tournament was held yesterday morning at the Country Club with twenty women in attendance. Mrs. Harry Simpson won a golf ball, and in the afternoon Mrs. Frank won another golf ball while Mrs. Ed Sullivan led the bridge score. Next Wednesday features a potluck supper with golf and bridge at five, co chairwoman Mrs. W. J. Shannon oversees the July committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Simpson
Frank
Ed Sullivan
W. J. Shannon
Red Cross Display In Klein's Window
A Red Cross display was arranged in the east window of Klein Clothing Company by Carl Crossett and Joe Falk with help from the executive committee. Local ladies and clubs supplied materials and garments, including a World War quilt loaned for display, with dolls made by Junior Red Cross. The county sewing room prepared its first quota for shipment next week. the room closes tomorrow for July 4 but opens Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Klein Clothing Kompany
Carl Crossett
Joe Falk
Edward Holm
Leland Carris
John Owen
Mary Gale Letts
Ainsworth
Ladies Aid Society of
W.Q.V. Club
Wellman
Friendly Neighbors Club
Wilcoxes and Statler relatives visit in Iowa City area
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilcox and Mrs. Carrie Wilcox of Washington state visited Clarence Rathmel’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Polson of Iowa City called on Mr. and Mrs. Merle Statler. The group then drove to Washington to see Mrs. S. J. Statler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake McBride
Elizabeth Wilcox
Washington State
Carrie Wilcox
Washington
Clarence Rathmel
Lloyd Polson
Iowa City
Merle Statler
S. J. Statler
Crops Look Good in Kansas Fields Says Gail Murdock
Gail Murdock reports from Kansas that crops look good after returning home on Sunday. Glenn Lambert remained to work in the harvest fields. The visit to Stolley home by Mr. and Mrs. Frankie J. Min is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Gail Murdock
Frank Mincer
East Highland
Glenn Lambert
Stolley
Frankie J. Min
Aid Society Meets With Mrs L Hering
Mrs. Lewis Hering hosted the Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid yesterday with ten members and three guests Bertha Kephart Erma Kephart and Patricia Swift. Scripture prayer and a business session led by President Mrs Charles Cannon followed by a quilt project and a miscellaneous auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hering
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society
Bertha
Erma Kephart
Patricia Swift
Earl Kephart
Charles Cannon
Treasury
Red Cross Sewing Done at Meeting
The Missionary Society of the Associate Presbyterian Church met last evening at seven thirty with Mrs A B Atchison. Anna Dawson led a lesson on the first chapter of the book Mecca on Moham medanism. Mrs George Masson led devotions. Six women spent the evening doing Red Cross sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the
Associate Presbyterian Church
A. B. Atchison
Anna Dawson
Mecca
George Masson
Five Families Return From Minn Fishing Trip
Vernon Crull A E Baldrige Harry Simpson and Vic Crone came back last night from a ten day fishing trip at Backus Minnesota Jack Lytle visits with his parents from Escanaba Michigan Private Sam McCleery with the 168th Infantry Camp Claiborne Louisiana is here for a few days John Brookhart arrived from Duluth Minnesota on vacation to join Mrs Brookhart and children Mr and Mrs Rufus Beach Walona are parents of a six and a half pound son born yesterday morning at four o clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Crull
A. E. Baldrige
Harry Simpson
Vic Crone
Backus
Minn
Jack Lytle
Lloyd Lytle
Escanaba, Mich
Sam McCleery
168Th Infantry
Camp Claibourne
Howard McCleery
John Brookhart
Duluth
Brookhart
Harry Springman
Rufus Beach
Walona
Local Family Visits and New Baby Noted in Cedar Rapids Area
Social updates list Gary and Gayle visiting the Stolley home and multiple Sunday gatherings at various homes in Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Congratulations are offered to Lewis Weber and Mrs. Arnold Nicholson on their new baby girl Phyllis Ann. Visits span Columbus Junction and Lone Tree with relatives and friends mentioned by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cer
Gary
Gayle
R. A. Stolley
Homer Prymek
Burlington
Henry Prymek
Stanley Heck
Artis
Milo Stransky
Cedar Rapids
Rudolph Stolley
Betty
F. J. Mincer
Mincer
Robert Cerny
Social Calendar for Ruth Nichols Missionary Society Event Schedule
Ruth Nichols Missionary Society will not meet this week. Future announcement expected. Friday events include Kolah club picnic at Sunset park and Rebekah lodge at 8 p.m. Fleur de Lis club picnic also at Sunset park. Booster club picnic at Sunset park with potluck. Saturday Woman's Missionary Society meets at 2:15 p.m. Change of meeting day noted for July 4. W.R.C. gathering at 2:30 p.m. at G.A.R. hall. Monday installation of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs at 8 p.m. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nichols Missionary Society of
U.P
Kolah Club
Sunset Park
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Fleur de Lis Club
Booster Club
Woman's Missionary Society
M. D. Work
W.R.C
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
1.C.C.F. Hall
Many Happy Returns Anniversary Trio Mark Milestone
Three wedding anniversaries are celebrated today including the first year of marriage for Mr. and Mrs. Loren Sutherland. The brief notes mark personal milestones in a community notices column.
Local Families Celebrate Milestones and Birthdays Today
Mr and Mrs Rudie Schmidt mark their 25th wedding anniversary and Mr and Mrs Joe Simmering celebrate 15 years of marriage. A family dinner is planned at the Simmering home. Birthdays are noted for Mrs N M Speidel Henrietta Hull and Loren Douglas Hochstetler who is one year old. Loren is the child of Mr and Mrs Oren Hochstetler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudie Schmidt
Joe
N. M. Speidel
Henrietta Hull
Loren Douglas Hochstetler
Loren
Oren Hochstetler
Kalona Birthday Notices Highlight Local Flair
Mrs. Melak Marek of Kalona celebrates a birthday today and Larry Pratt, son of Ted Pratt, marked six years old yesterday in a brief local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melak Marek
Kalona
Larry Pratt
Ted Pratt
July 4 Birthday List and Anniversary Notes
Tomorrow July 4 features many birthday celebrations including Mrs. R. M Anderson Sarah Rinehart Harold Ray Cummings Joe Melinski and H. M. Kelley. The piece also notes Mrs. Mary Needley of Salem turning 72 and Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Farmer of Wayland marking their 51st anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. R. M Anderson
Sarah Rinehart
Harold Ray Cummings
Joe Melinski
H. M. Kelley
Mary Needley
Salem
Ralston Purina Plans Soybean Plant Near Iowa Falls
The Ralston Purina company announced a $325 000 soybean processing plant to be built south of Iowa Falls. It will process 3000 bushels of soybeans daily into 70 tons of meal and 3000 gallons of oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Ralston-Purina Company
St. Louis
West Point 4-H Meeting Plans With Rosalie Smith
West Point 4-H club schedules Thursday July 10 gathering with Rosalie Smith. In prior session Roberta Luers presided, Nedra Dreenberg spoke on sleep, Marianne Dowell on wild flower collection, Grace Munro led a manners discussion, Roberta Swuecs demonstrated accessory selection, and Merle Eckels showed zipper purse making. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Rosalie Smith
Maria McDowell
Roberta Luers
Nedra Dre ‘Enberg
Marianne Dowell
Grace Munro
Chalry
Roberta Swuecs
Merle Eckels
Longer Longer Club Sews for Red Cross at Schmitt Home
Eighteen members of the Lin ger Longer club met at the Schmitt home with co hostesses Katie Schmit and Everette Schmitt. Mrs Walter Longer attended. Members sewed towels for the Red Cross and presented gifts to three birthday observers. Rich Hoyle and Durst learned their birthdays share the same year and day. Refreshments followed hosted by Har old Humston and Mrs Howard Hoyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linger Longer Club
Everette Schmitt
Katie Schmit
Walter Longer
Red Cross
Win Durst
Edwin Rich
Howard Hoyle
Rich
Mrs Hoyle
Harold Humston
Local families gather for suppers and visits in Madison street area
A lengthy social notice lists numerous residents and visitors from Lafayette Indiana Cedar Rapids Burlington Grinnell and Chicago visiting or staying with local families in Madison Street area. Guests include the Simmerings Hoyles Bakers Smiths and many others with plans for visits travel and a wedding funeral attendance.
Passenger trains total seating capacity figure
All passenger trains in operation including Pullmans have an aggregate seating capacity of 1,645 persons.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ken Kimberlin
Dubuque
Ken
Wolf Floral CO
W. S. Deffenhaugh
Yvonne
Kansas City
H. Whitehead
Ray Whitehead
W. P. Rawn
Bill
C. W. Boegel
Reister Bros
Harold Brown
Albia
Adah Peterson
J. W. Yancy
Harold Guyer
Waterloo
J. Bernard Walker
Anna Landau
Mildred Anderson
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Tes Moines
Art Anderson
Gracehill Ladies Aid Society
C. V. Grall
Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop
South Marion
W. M. Whetstine of
Cuddeback Home
Jack Lords
Junction
Alova
Joe Louis
Loui
Max Baer
Johnny — Erjavec
Jim Robinson
Pat Comiskey
Were
Lovin
Klein
Aid Society
Wilma Wasson
Sam Wasson
Mary Dvorak
Norma Lorack
Marie Swailes
Leona Mineer
Anna Rath
Norma
Kildare
Laraine Day
Lionel Barrymore
Lew Ayres
G.A.R. Hall
Loren Sutherland
Sidney Moore
Danville, IL
Harry Bishop
Ollie Fiedelberger
Nobie
Raymond Ferguson
Grinnell
Mrs. A. S. Farmer
Wayland
Donald Duane Stewart
James Stewart
Martha Marie Shockey
Cleo Shockey
Warren Goodwin
Charles Goodwin
Paul Oldfield
Marie
Don McLaughlin
Mary Lou Jones
Harry Jones
Washington, Rt. 2
Pioneer Drug Store
W. Cor
West Point Club
Schmitt
Ed Simmering
Helen
Hazel
Daryl Hoyle
Donald Simmering
Larry
Marie Sheetz
Marlene
Jimmy Wer
Emerson Davis
Betsy
Harriet
Lafayette
Ind
Montgomery
Masson
Mr. Davis
R. P. Tayi
Althea Montgomery
South
Devis
Edward Barker
Maywood
Ill
Fredericy Smith
Mildred Kyle
Des Moines
Mrs. W. S. Kyle
Charles C. Clark
C. Reister
Carl Underwood
Oskaloos
Navy
Fred L. Moore
Raymond Wilson
Owumbus Junction
Addie McFarland
S. J. Cocklin
Paul, Minn
Charles Drydey
Roylowa
Moline
My Sturgeon
Vorcent
Bae Herr
East Pleasant Plain
Charles McConnell
Madison Street
Ida Burnson
Erator
I. 5
Grimme
Lemley
North
Iowa Ave
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