Marshalltown Weekend Visits From Local Families
Mrs. R C Boyer and Shirley arrive to visit her daughter Mrs Max Raymond in Marshalltown. Shirley Brown stays with Mary Voorhees while her mother travels. Margaret Applegate and Dorothy Melinski plan Burlinton visit with Werner Lowry family. Don Voorhees and Paul Hughwich, University of Iowa students, return for weekend with Carl and Mrs Voorhees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Boyer
Shirley
Marshalltown
Max Raymond
Raymond
Shirley Brown
Mary Voorhees
St. Louis
Margaret Applegate
Dorothy Melinski
Burlington
Werner Lowry
Marvin George
Don Voorhees
Paul Hughwich
University of Iowa
Carl Voorhees
Ainsworth Methodist to Resume Services Sunday
Services will resume Sunday after repairs on the church building. Church school at 10, preaching at St. Sermon subject good Shepherds Jeremiah 3 15. Youth Fellowship at seven. No evening service. Official board meets Monday at 8 30. F J Robins pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Robins
Legion Parade Call to Assemble Saturday Morning
Legion Commander S. W. Kaster asks Legion members to meet at the Legion rooms at 9 30 Saturday to march in the parade at 10 o clock hoping for broad turnout and strong representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Kaster
Legion
Air cadet testing at city hall
Commander A F E Palmer of the VFW announced that examinations for aviation cadet training will be held at city hall Sunday afternoon for several candidates pursuing this army branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F E. Palmer
V.F.W
Army
War Update From Desert Front and Kursk Battle
Report outlines axis forces driven back west of El Alemein after a British counterattack, with Rommel enduring a stiff fight as London and Cairo warn against over-optimism. In Russia, five spearheads press toward Kursk Kharkov and the Caucasus as river crossings and heavy casualties mark a still raging battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near East
el Alemein
Rimmel
London
Cairo
Rommel
Russia
Red Army
Kursk-Kharkov
Caucasus
Kursk
Commandos Sell Bonds in Davenport Kickoff
A group of "commandos" with burnt cork and perspiration roamed Davenport downtown Wednesday noon as the July war stamp drive began in Scott County. They split into squads to distribute stamp books to pedestrians and urge purchases in the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Scott County
July Fourth Handicap Golf Tourney Planned
A two day Fourth of July handicap golf tournament was announced with 18 holes over the 4th and 5th. Prizes are war stamps and each golfer receives string tied to his handicap to aid play on greens and rough. Players may choose to finish 18 holes on Saturday or Sunday or split 9 holes on each day. Committee members are T. R. Phillips Nic McCleery Tink Shenefelt and Bill Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittle
T. R. Phillips
Nic McCleery
Tink Shenefelt
Bill Shannon
Indies to Battle Moose on Sunday at Blattner Field
Washington Indies host Muscatine Sunday at Blattner field east of town at 2 36 p m. Manager Max Raymond doubts Moose strength while Indies play a second game in two days after Saturday’s Fourth of July tilt with Navy Seahawks at the university diamond. Raymond plans Devinger to start one game and Mellecker the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Moose
Washington Indees
Blattner
Max Raymond
The
Indees
Indies
Navy Seahawks
University Diamond
Raymond
Devinger
Mellecker
Major Leagues Weekend Results and Standings
American League standings show New York leading with 47 wins and 24 losses, Cleveland at 42 and 38, St. Louis and Philadelphia mid table. Yesterday Detroit beat St. Louis 5 to 4 while several games were postponed or not scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
REO
Cleveland
St. Louls
Philadelphia
Washington .i
Detroit
St. Louis
Washington
Boston
Chicago
Sports Schedule Update Across Cities
Boston and New York games postponed while Cincinnati and Philadelphia see shifts. Pittsburgh at St Louis and Brooklyn at Philadelphia are the only matches on the slate with others delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Explosions Shatter Gulf and Standard Oil Drums in Harlan
In Harlan Kentucky on July 3 explosions shattered 10 large oil drums from Gulf and Standard Oil of Kentucky. The blasts blew out foundations and windows across a five eight square block area. Reported injuries were a Mr. and Mrs. Cox both linked to a local refinery. Drums ranged from 25 000 to 50 000 in capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Gulf Company
Standard Oil of
Kentucky
Cox
Official Mourning Marks Marine Corps Honor
When official mourning is ordered in the U S marine corps officers place crepe on sword hilts in honor of Leatherneck heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Marine Corps
War Stamp Sale Halts Store Clerks at Noon
All store clerks stopped work at noon and for 16 minutes dedicated their time to selling war stamps.
Local News Briefs Highlight Visitors and Travel Plans
Overbrook Kansas linotypist Ralph Hesseltine Jr visits family on East Main as his father returns from Illinois for weekend. A steady stream of relatives and guests from Chicago Ottumwa Maquoketa and Davenport arrive or depart for Fourth of July celebrations and summer visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hesseltine, Jr
Overbrook
Kan
Ralph Hesseltine
East Main Street
Overbrook Citizen Publishing Company
Illlinois
Alex DeBord
Peggy
Richard Bernas
Chicago
George Benson
Ottumwa
Benson
President Roosevelts Grip on Grain Price War
President Roosevelt blamed pressure group tactics for the congressional dispute over selling grain at low parity prices for seed use. He intervened by sending identical letters to seven leaders of farm labor and religious groups who urged action. The House and Senate remain deadlocked on authorizing sale of surplus grain at 85 percent parity for corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Agriculture Department
Farm, Labor and
House
Senate
Weekend visits and travel plans in local society notes
Johnson and C R Wilson begin a two week vacation visiting Eau Claire Wisconsin and Duluth Minnesota. Johan Morrett and Willard Thompson pair for a Davenport weekend visit. Phyllis Flenner returns from Des Moines for a family weekend. Edgar Holden and Mable Finney family reunions noted. Helen Finney visits Atlantic and Des Moines. Missouri Valley broadcast singer Merle Booth at WSUI. Harvey family plans phone call to Australia from Washington. Lieut Martha Harvey recently joined army nurses corps. Mrs Paul Diemerly arrives from Hanover Illinois for weekend with Harvey family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Finney
Des Moines
Helen Finney
Atlantic
H. C. Finner
Helen
Paul Harvey
Martha Harvey
Australia
Iowans Burned to Death in Utah Car Crash
A Sheldon Iowa mother Louise Huffman and three of her children Barbara 9 Raymond 7 and Richard 6 were trapped and burned after their car overturned from a blowout two miles north of Nethi Utah. The mother dashed into the flames to save her children and also died. Two other occupants William A Huffman Mrs William Huffman and John Huffman 2 escaped with minor injuries. The family was en route to Los Angeles where John Huffman is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nethi
Utah
U.R
Sheldon
Iowa
Here
Louise Huffman
Barbara
Raymond
Richard
William A. Huffman
William Huffman
John Huffman
Huffman
Huffmans
Los Angeles
Convictions in 8 of 10 Criminal Actions in Iowa
The Census Bureau reports that in 1941 eight of every ten Iowans charged with major offenses were convicted and sentenced. Among 1890 felony cases, 612 went to state institutions, 429 to local institutions, 266 to probation or suspended sentences. Sixteen of 19 murder defendants were convicted and sentenced to state prisons. Larceny led among property crimes with 1,170 convictions out of 1,458 cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
U.P
Census Bureau
United States
Iowa
Defense School Graduates Hear Towns Governor
Governor Wilson addressed Washington county civilian defense graduates noting Iowa teamwork and wartime duties. Commander Norton praised the graduates while Captain Miller and Mr. Selby highlighted preparedness, with Mrs. Gertrude Crawford earning the first certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense School
Norton
Miller
Chemical Service
United States Army
Selby
Town Defense Commission
Middle West
Captain Miller
Commander Norton
E. D. Morrison, Jr
Washington County Defense Council
Washington County
Journal
Carrier Boys
Iowa
Wilson
Gertrude Crawford
Social Calendar and Club Meetings Outline
Calendar items list meetings and events for Rebekah, Pansy Hill Embroidery, W R C, DAR open house at Sunset Park, DAV and GAR meetings, and a Friendly Social club. Some times are specified with dates and locations such as C H Babb home and G A R hall, with reminders to bring a sack lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
Embroidery Club
Klopfenstein Graber Wedding at Mt Pleasant
Mildher Klopfenstein daughter of Glenn and Wilbur Graber son of John Graber married June 2 at 6:30 p m in Rev Simon Gengerich’s home. Attendants Evelyn Vichelberger and Dennis Graber. Bride wore light blue with delphiniums and gladiolas. bridesmaid in pastel pink with white carnations. Reception at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside in Mt Pleasant. Both graduates of Wayland High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildher Klopfenstein
Glenn Klopfenstein
Wilbur Graber
John Graber
Simon Gengerich
Evelyn Vichelberger
Dennis Graber
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs. Graber
Wayland High School
Club Meets With Mrs Fitzsimmons in Riverside
Mrs Beorthy Fitzsimmons hosted the Bridge Club at the home of Mr and Mrs V Dautremont in Riverside on Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Hazel Blythe Cress Kidd Dantr mont Ingram Griffl and Mary Gertrude Crafin, with Ivan McCreedy and Edward Buse winning honors. A luncheon followed with Mary Gertrude Crafin assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mayhew
Bill Crayne
Dallas Kitzman
Crayne
Harmony Club
Riverside
Hazel Blythe
William 8
Cress
Kidd
Norbert J. Dantrmont
Rita Mas
Cedar Rapids
Willam Ingram
Anna Griftl
Mary Gertrude
Ivan McCreedy
Edward Buse
Friendly Circle Club Meeting Held at Cuddeback Home
The Friendly Circle club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Glenn Cuddeback’s home with members including Wilma K and Harriet Gardner. Mrs Charles Greiner led activities with Mary Bim Klopfenstein and Miss Kleese as prize winners. Lois assisted with luncheon service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Glenn Cuddeback
Wilma K
Harriet Gardner
Charles Greiner
Mary Bim Klopfenstein
Miss Kleese
Lois
Club Meeting With Mrs Wagner Plans For August
Mrs Alberta Wagner hosted a Jolly Tro club gathering yesterday afternoon with two members and nineteen children present. Mrs Owen attended as a visitor. The group enjoyed contests and socializing while roll called indicating July plans. The next meeting is set for August 6 with Mrs Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Wagner
Tess
Jolly Tro Club
Owen
Roll
Foe
Mrs Wagner
Virginia Derby
Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations Highlight Local Notices
Clara Faulkner marks her birthday while nine year old Jimmy Lee Podaris shares a day with Loren Douglas son of Oren Hochstatler of Wo man. Henrietta Hull and Mrs. N celebrate birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Rudie Schmidt honor their wedding anniversary first married in 1916. Joe Simm ering observed wedding anniversary, as are Mr. and Mrs. Loren Suthers land married in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Faulkner
Jimmy Lee Podaris
Loren Douglas
Oren Hochstatler
Rudie Schmidt
Joe Simmering
Loren Suthersland
Local residents undergo tonsillectomies and dismissals noted
Idelia Bakke and Annabelle and Gerald Zeek had tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs John Koch of Keota and Myrtle Frank of Keota were discharged today. Properties and effects were distributed, and attendees at the meeting received various gases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idelia Bakke
South Town
Annabelle
Gerald Zeek
John Koch
Keota
Myrtle Frank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Schlatter
South 7Th
Schlatter
WOLF
Ainsworth Methodist
Legion In Parade
Muscatine Team
PCEMN
Cincinnati
Redfern
Geo. Duff
E. M. Bridges & Co
George Pugh
Arlington
Mass
Iowa City
Roy Busby
Professor MecCloy
M. Bridges & Co
H. C. Pick
Oak Park
Carl Lucas
D. P. Livingston
Mrs. Livingston
Mrs. Pick
Mr. Lucas
Robert O. Hammer
Maryland
Co. D
3Rd Bn
ORTC
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Mridges & Co
Glen Butler
B. S. Moyle
Maquoketa
Wilson R. Brown
Butler
Martha Anne Mace
Mrs
Glenn Mace
Mary Peek
Farm Security Administration
Fresno
Hanford
Calif
Dale Voorhees
Army Air Corps
Paul Dodder
Douglas Dowell
Douglas Aircraft
Santa Monica
Fourth Street
Paul
Douglas
North American
Inglewood
Ralph Lemley
Marion Ferguson
Bill Kyle
Faye Taylor
Allerton
Dave McLaughlin
George Rudiger
Georginne
Shirley Clark
Dorothy Peck
Fairfield
Leonard Peck
Janet Peck
Ralph Blick
Hubert West
Addie Blick
Lowell Schenke
Manchester
Douglas Smith
Russell Knott
Olav “Swede’ Bramer
Chariton
T. J. Berdo
Russell Frink
Maynard L. Brown
Harry Miller
Billy Ewing
Robert Young
Jefferson City
G. A. Reinert
Loren Sutherland
Montgomery Ward
Kay
Jack Denison
Keith
Reinert
Dawsons
Roy Dawson
Brighton
E. B. Hammer
Bill
Silver City
N. Mex
Haddon W. James
Lois Mace
Bonnie Jean Simpson
Edith Gillespie
Eleanor Tucker
Speech
Etta Forrey
Brice
Idaho
T. O. George
Mrs. Forrey
Mia
Merle Waters
Ladeen
Akron, Ohio
van Waters
Seth Carris
Carl Hedges
Colorado Springs
Colo
B. CC. Hebensberger
Mrs. P. P. Preston
Mrs. L. C. Willits
Ben Kicher
Wayland
Frank Shepherd
Don
Virginia
Osceola
Dave and
Sara Falk
Curt Hess
Joe Falk
Harold Johnson
Spurgeon
Mr. Jordan
Mr. Johnson
C. R. Wilson
J. C. Penney, Inc
Johan Morrett
Willard C. Thompson
Phyllis Flenner
T. A. Flenner
Edgar Holden
G. B. Holden
Merle Booth
WSUI
University of Town
Paul Diemerly
Hanover
Ill
Mr. Diemerly
County Civilian Defense Council
Defense Organization
Ames
Towans
Boya
Iowa Agriculture and Industry
Towa
Iowa State Guard
Towan
America
Germany
Japan
Rebekah
D.A.V
P.m
G.A.R. Hall
Walter Nicholson
M. Klopfenstein
W. Graber
Cuddeback Home
Speidel
Henrietta Hull
Mrs. N
Melak Marek
C. V
CRALL
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