Daytons Return From California and Local Births
J D Dayton returns home from California after weeks with son and daughter in Claremont Beef Park St James. John Long and wife welcome a four and a quarter pound daughter born Wednesday evening at 5 30. Piano tuning mentioned by W J Kritzmar. Henry Pittman and cousin head to Mississippi after brief visit with M L Brown. The Pittmans own a cotton plantation in Mississippi. Families from West Chester Des Moines Ames Oxford Lafayette attend Roy Snellenbarger funeral. Phyllis Galloway back from Cedar Falls summer school. Aileen Hammen stayed overnight with Galloways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Long
Wyman
Henry
Joe Pittman
Mississippi
M. L. Brown
Henry Pittman
Mr. Brown
Army Air Corps
Pittmans
Phyllis Galloway
Earl Galloway
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Aileen Hammen
Miss Galloway
Juniors Fall to Keokuk 8 to 4 in District Game
The local American Legion junior baseball team lost 8 to 4 to Keokuk in the district tournament at Muscatine. Keokuk pitcher Lutz dominated the sixth inning and five hits fueled a big rally. Keokuk advances to face Iowa City Saturday at 9:00 a.m. while Washington is eliminated. Coach Bill Boshart praised the overall effort and noted ironed out points to work on before the next game with Muscatine on July 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Keokuk
Iowa
Muscatine
Lutz
Washington
Iowa City
Bill Boshart
Washington Diamond
Shenefelt Tops Handicap Golf Tourney At Country Club
Ira Shenefelt won the men's division with 84 or 64 with handicap at the country club yesterday. Nic McCleery was second 84-66, with Dr. A W Clow and Bill Kelsey tied for third, then Oscar Davis and T R Phillips tied for the next place. Mrs Mildred Westermark led the women with 106 or 72 handicap, Biddy Johnson second 15-75, and a playoff announced for third place before Sunday. Ralph Young oversaw the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Shenefelt
Nic McCleery
A. W. Clow
Bill Kelsey
Oscar Davis
T. R. Phillips
Mildred Westermark
Biddy Johnson
Ralph Young
Major Leagues Baseball Standings and Results
National League standings show Brooklyn 46 24, St. Louis 39 31, Chicago 37 31, Cincinnati 32 34, Philadelphia 30 36, Pittsburgh 29 40, New York 29 41. Thursday results include New York 7 Brooklyn 5, Brooklyn 8 New York 5, Philadelphia 7 Boston 0, Philadelphia 3 Boston 2, Pittsburgh 6 Cincinnati 1, Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 3, Chicago 4 St. Louis 2, St. Louis 6 Chicago 1. Tonight’s games feature Brooklyn at New York, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Chicago at St. Louis.
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National League
L. Pet. Broooklyn
St. Louis
Chiésgo
Inciwnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New York
Brooklyn
Barney
Fischer
Jewell
Cincinnati
Walters
Chicago
Passeau
Brecheen
W. L. Pet
N.o
New
FCC
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
Queen
Newsom
Dobson
Fowler
Muncries
Fannin
Hamner
Embree
Detroit
Trucks
Local notes on visits and gatherings across several towns
Mrs A S Smith of Agency visits her brother in law Homer Stephen. Many relatives and friends hold Independence Day gatherings across Iowa with guests from Milton and Burlington. Major Redlinger and General Bradley discussed Frankfurt, Germany. Several residents travel to family reunions in Palmyra and Washington. News of visits, hospital stays, cafe hours, and shop closings fill the holiday week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. S. Smith
Agency
Mrs
Homer Stephen
R. H. Mann
E. O. Newell
Burlington
Omer Bradley
M. J. Redlinger
Matthew J. Redlinger, Jr
Frankfurt
Germany
General Bradley
Major Redlinger
Swiss Watches Lead Export Power in Foreign Trade
For decades watches have topped Swiss exports by value, often exceeding 300 million francs in good years. About 95 percent of all Swiss watches are exported, boosting the republic's ability to buy foreign goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Filibusters: American Adventurers in Caribbean Revolutions
The term filibuster once described buccaneers who joined American adventurers in West Indian and Central American revolutions after the Mexican War, highlighting a historical misfit between label and action.
Early to bed advised for children's rest study
Extension Service specialists report that the best hours of rest for a child are the first hours of the night. The finding emphasizes an early bedtime as a key for healthy sleep in children.
Pedestrians Hit During 1945 Vehicle Fatalities Rise
In 1945 pedestrians accounted for two of five motor vehicle fatalities, highlighting the danger to walkers amid rising transit speeds and urban traffic.
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings
Rebekah lodge met with notices by 10 a.m. Friday. Women's Missionary Society postponed. Past Matrons dinner canceled. W R C planned regular meeting Saturday with Memorial service at Legion hall. Week features include church classes, guest days, and charity meals at Ross Van Nostrand home. Grace Hill Ladies Aid hosts all day meeting with Revelations chapter roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Women’s Missionary Society of United Presbyterian Church
P. m
W.R.C
Legion Hall
Dave Elder
Charles Berdo
West Chester
W.S.C
Methodist Church
Crace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Ira Mikseh
Revelations
Linger Longer Club Holds July Meeting Co-hosted At Home
Mrs Donald Rinner and Mrs William Chmelar co hosted the July gathering of the Linger Longer club at Rinners home. Mr Ed Rich and Janet Shalla joined 11 members as president Mrs Margaret Keyser led business for plans toward a family picnic on August 7 at Sunset Park at 6 30 pm with entertainment sponsored by Mrs Wary Moore and Mrs Win Durst and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Rinner
William Chmelar
Linger Longer
Ed Rich
Janet Shalla
Margaret Keyser
Sunset Park
Wary Moore
Win Durst
Landlord Grants Free Rent Amid Independence Day Move
Seattle landlord Samuel L. Doyle announced at a tenants meeting that next month's rent would be free to celebrate independence from OPA controls. He said relief over ending OPA rules allows him to run his business freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Samuel L. Doyle
Doyle
OPA
Horse shoeing arrives in England with William the Conqueror
The record notes that horse shaving practice was introduced to England from Normandy in 1066 by William the Conqueror, marking a key equestrian development in medieval times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Normandy
William the Conqueror
California Supplied Over Eleven Percent of Nation’s Food
During the war years California provided more than 11 percent of the United States food supply, reflecting its key role in wartime mobilization and home-front production. This contribution helped sustain troops and civilians while shaping regional agricultural policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Just Us Club Guest Attends Regular Meeting
Mrs W McFadden hosts the Just Us club on Wednesday afternoon with 11 members present and guest Mrs Paul Snakenberg. Plans announced for a family picnic at Sunset Park on Thursday July 11 at 6 30 p m. Next meeting set for July 17 with Mrs Will Sickles. Refreshments and games with prizes followed the entertainment portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
L L. Loveless
J. H. Campbell
Shebeck
Will Sickles
Comrade Class Hosts July Meeting at Bauer Home
The Comrade class of West Chester Methodist church met at Clark Bauer home with 15 members. Rev Vernon Pike new minister attended. Mrs Bauer led devotions from the Upper room. A quartet sang. business session planned August picnic with Walter Bauer. prizes awarded and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Methodist Church
Clark Bauer
Vernon Pike
Homer Brinning
Brinning
Rainbow Girls Plan Burlington Meet and Instruction
The Burlington assembly of Rainbow Girls No. 41 will hold a school of instruction at the Masonic temple on Thursday July 11. Washington assembly members are invited with instruction at 2 PM led by Mrs Own Hawk of Bio field and a banquet at 7 30 PM. Washington attendees should contact Mrs M L Brown or Mrs Victor Blattner by Sunday to reserve transportation will be furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Assembly of Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Burlington
Washington Assembly
Own Hawk
Biofield
Washington
M. L. Brown
Victor Blattner
Methodist Choir Announces Schedule Change
The Methodist church choir will not rehearse this week and will sing at the Sunday morning service. Regular rehearsal resumes Wednesday evening, July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Birthday greetings listed for community residents
A birthday list notes Gary Jacob Ott son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ott of Sigourney. Also celebrating are Mrs. Kendall Kellerstrass of San Francisco and Mrs. William W. Brown, twins of Mr. and Mrs. Dell Walker. Others include Wayne Stransky Pilotburg Mrs. Elsie Steele East Highland Maynard Widmer Noble and A A. Cooley Brighton. Jo Ann Smith turns 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Jacob Ott
Mrs
Nick Ott
Sigourney
Kendall Kellerstrass
San Francisco
Calif
William W. Brown
Dell Walker
Wayne Stransky
Pilotburg
Elsie Steele
East Highland
Maynard Widmer
Noble
W. 3. Eldridge
A. A. Cooley
Brighton
Jo Ann Smith
Merle Smith
Pumpkin Pie Origin Story in Colonial Trade
The Pilgrims served baked pumpkin with crust and New Englanders later sweetened it with syrup after West Indies trade opened, giving rise to the pumpkin pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Conserving and Packing Gooseberries for Jelly and Pie
Gooseberries should be picked at their best for jelly and pies and avoid sun sealed fruit or drought stunted berries. Wash thoroughly under cold water, trim stems, rinse and drain. Mix with sugar in a 2 to 1 or 3 to 1 ratio before packing, or pack without sugar. For sugar packs weigh fruit and add sugar by weight, spread in a flat pan, and turn to distribute sugar before freezing.
Training and production lag from plant setup
The article notes that hiring and training workers plus developing tooling and bringing an aircraft plant to production take three times as long as building the plant and installing basic machinery. It emphasizes the extended development phase before full operation begins.
Crawfordsville Budget Hearing Notice Iowa 1946
The Crawfordsville Town Council in Washington County Iowa will meet July 22 1946 at 730 PM at Peoples Savings Bank. Taxpayers may speak for or against proposed expenditures for the year starting April 1 1947. A detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Washington County
Iowa
Peoples Savings Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf’s Flower Shop
J. D. Dayton
Daryl Dayton
Claremont
St. James
W. J. Kritzmar
Sordeps
M. Bridges & Co
Lyall Moore
Francis Florang
Leo Stockman
Oxford
Lafayette
Ind
Inlaw
Roy Snellenbarger
E. M. Bridges & Co
O. E. Sehmitt
E. A. Erskine
Eddie
Carolyn
Kenosha
Wisc
Bert Koch
Ames
Marvin Bulles
Patricia
Micheal
Des Moines
Ainsworth State Bank
United States
Ross Motor Service
Shenefelt
MAJOR
Ralph Ryan
Little Rock, Ark
Rickeys Barber Shop
Trissie Hopping
Loie Babcock
Russell Griggs
Randy
Hancock
D. C. Griggs
Pearl Mackey
Lloyd Mackey
Milton
Griggs
Mackeys
Orville Griggs
Richard Fisher
Duane Griggs
Barbara
Ada Smith
Armour Griggs
Cotter
Arnold’s
Elizabeth Longer
Walter Longer
Kansas Ciy
Ruth Bell
Ralph
Fairfield
Elizabeth Finley
Maysville
T. R. Philips
Miss Finlay
Washington County Hospital
Katherine Bostwick
B. F. Bostwick, Sr
Robert E. Lowe, Sr
Kirksville College of Osteopathic and Surgery
Kirksville, MO
Winga
George McAvoy
Sadee McAvoy
Marvin Buckwalter
Buckwalter
George
Connie
Terry
Palmyra
I. E. Buckwalter
China
J. Blaine Pressly
Pressly
Ainsworth
Ed Carris
Mr. Pressly
Maggie P. Robertson
David Pressly
Indianola
Ethel Ashby
van Horn
LaVern Anderson
Detroit, Mich
Axel Anderson
George Genkinger
Richard Yousling
Iown State Teachers College
John Yousling
Mrs. Yousling
Mary Jill
Carl Crossett
Keith Adams
Son
Jimmie
Wellman
Albert H. Ward
Charles Davidson
Richard Skipton
John Balles
E L. Rouse
Ruth and
Marion Bridges
Robert Paschell
University of Iowa
Donald Shepherd
Mary Jo
Harry Drake
Mr. Drake
Eldon Sadin
Sadin
Ravenna
Ohio
James Atkin
Sammie
Glen Young
Newton Falls
David W. Pressly
Hayward
Klein Klothing Kompany
Trians
Class of
Us 2 Church
Co-Operative
Ross van Nostrand
W.R C
Linger Longer Club
Landlord
Just
Us Club
Mrs. W. McFadden
J. N. Dodd
Joh Caldwell
Rainbow Girls
Says
Town
Grace
Swift's
Blue Goose
Washington Dairy Products
Peter Pan Bakery
Sidwell's
Cigarettes & Tobaccos
Knauss
East 7Th Street
GO. V. Crull
John W. Ler
Ruth Foster
Orrin H. Johnson
EEE
Lee
ATA
TOTAL
U. S
State OF
C. M. Spessard
T. A. Flenner
R. M. Whitehead
Cc. M. Spessard
Alva E. Sands
Glen Miller
J. D. Rabenold
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