Local social notes include travel and visits across several states
Dr and Mrs P L Etter plan morning trip to Gentry Missouri with daughter Barbara and nieces Rosemary Gladstone and Beverly Etter. They return Tuesday night. Beverly and Rose Mary have visited recently. Etter brother and family from California will stop by Gentry tomorrow. Beverly to return home with them. Several wearisome travel updates follow, with multiple locals visiting relatives and health department work in Allen County. Mrs Harmon from Allegan Michigan arrives to spend days with relatives. she directs health work with seven councillors under Kellogg foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Etter
Barbara
Rosemary Gladstone
Gentry
Beverly Etter
Ventira
Calif
Gentry Mo
Etters
Rose Mary
Beverly
Dr. Etter
California
H. C. Harmon
Joy
Allegan
Mich
Addie Harmon
Sarah J Nicola
Howard McCleery
Harmon
Washneton
Alliera County Health Department
W. K. Kelloge Foundation
Harmons
McCleery
Pairings for 1940 City Golf Tourney Announced
Washington Golf and Country Club announces 64 members are drawn into four flights for the 1940 City Golf Tournament. Pairings show championship flight matchups including Antonoff versus Shannon and Phillips versus Westermark, with rounds to start immediately and finals within three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Shannon
Washington Golf and Country Club Today
Phil Antonoff
Gene Tucker
Sidney Smith
Tracy Phillips
Buzz Westermark
Bob Hammer
Gene, Tucker
Sid Smith
Oscar Davis
Vic Westphal
Bob Young
Boxing show canceled by Haney promoter
Francis Haney announced the boxing event set for mid month is cancelled. Promoted by the Washington Athletic club at Blattner baseball field, the show was called off as Haney seeks other opportunities in Des Moines and Newton and had not found a replacement promoter. He disclosed about fifty entrants had already registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Haney
Washington Athletic Club
Haney
Washington
Des Moines
Newton
Blattner Baseball Field
Shenandoah Officials and Guests Return From Milwaukee Visit
Dean McKee Shenandoah superintendent and three instructors briefly visited with his cousin Mrs Howard Crozier on their way home from Milwaukee where they attended N E A Mildred Heinold a nurse at Washington county hospital leaves for a two week vacation with plans western trip visiting Washington state Harold Guyer returns to Waterloo after a week with Mr and Mrs Howard Crozier Theodore Wells Brown of Los Angeles visits his sister Mrs Marsh W Bailey Mrs Jack Gardner Robin and Natey and Mrs L C Ringold of Burlington spend today at the Bailey home Al Crone with Mr and Mrs Douglas Crone and children returns to Rock Island for a few days stay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean McKee
Shenandoah Public Schools
Mildred Heinold
Washington County Hospital
Washington State
Harold Guyer
Waterloo
Howard Crozier
Theodore Wells Brown
Los Angeles
Calif
Marsh W. Bailey
Jack Gardner
Robin
Natey
al Crone
Mrs
Douglas Crone
Rock Island
John Hoffman
Dows
Bernard Walker
Baseball Standings and Friday Results Curated
The American League shows Cleveland and New York leading. Philadelphia and Boston trail. Friday results include Boston 9 Washington 4 and Chicago 10 St Louis 8, with other AL games: Philadelphia 6 New York 3. In the National League, New York leads, followed by Brooklyn and Cincinnati. Friday scores include Brooklyn 6 Boston 2 and New York 15 Philadelphia 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bomge Lisandacon
New York Cae A. Ae Ee
Es St.oncureaus GS
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
W. Kl. Bet
Cincinnati
New York Cae
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Funeral for Joe Miles Booth Held at Local Home
Funeral services for two and half year old Joe Miles Booth were held yesterday afternoon at L. A. Jones funeral home with Rev. R.R. C. Keagy and Rev. C. 6 B. Strong officiating. Pallbearers included Gilbert Mills Harold Fulton Howard Hazen and W. F. Messer. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery. Ralph Scott and wife returned home from a fishing trip in Balsam Lake Wisconsin the night before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Miles Booth
Harold Hooth
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
R.R. C. Keagy
B. Strong
Gilbert Mills
Harold Fulton Howard Hazen
W. F. Messer
Elm Grove Cemetery
Vacation plans and family notices across Illinois and Wisconsin
The notice lists Wilma Kurtz heading to Mo line Illinois for a Rockwood vacation with the Boice Kurtz and Kenton families. It mentions Mrs. Frank Kurts visiting Aurora with Mason family and a Chicago visit to her son Paul Kurtz. Wilma Stephenson resigns as nurse for Memphis arrival and new post. A McGinnis relatives picnic near Ainsworth. Stella Latchem and Nic McCleery return from a 16 day east trip including Baltimore Raleigh and Louisville. Debts statement by Mrs. Nora McKinstry. Hoffman family visits Dows before returning to Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Kurtz
Moline
Rockwood
Boice Kurtz
Kenton
Frank Kurts
Aurora
Ill
Robert Mason
Paul Kurtz
Chicago
Stella W. Latchem
Nic McCleery
Baltimore
W. Latchem
Raleigh
Saichem
Smoky Mountains
Tennessee
Kentucky
Racie
Louisville
Vandalia
Iil
CC. W. Southwell
Gleaners class hosts and Philathea meet at local churches
Mrs. D. F. Meyer hosted the Gleaners Sunday school group with thirteen members and one guest. The Philathea class at the Mennonite church met in July with ten members and three guests: Rose Mary Eich er, Maxine Zihlman, and Lois Leichty. Roll call cited favorite pastimes. Clara Neff gave a book report and refreshments followed. A trip to Waterloo is planned for the Harpers and Lydia Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
D. F. Meyer
Gleaners
Willis Wellington
Philathea
Aaron Leichty
Ezra Wittmer
John Zihlman
Mennonite Church
Rose Mary Eicher
Maxine Zihlman
Lois Leichty
Our House
Clara Neff
C. L. Garrick
C. A. Barr
Duane
Waterloo
W. DB. Harper
Lydia Miller
Hospital Far Lambert Discharges Patient Yesterday
A patient at the hospital in Far Lambert Washington was discharged yesterday afternoon according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far Lambert
Washington
Reception Honors Rev Mrs Lester Bill at Crawfordsville
A large crowd gathered at the Methodist church to honor Rev. and Mrs. Lester Bill. The event featured a program led by Mrs. Elsie Belle Jones, musical numbers, and group greetings from church officials and visiting guests. Gifts were presented to the couple as they moved through the reception with refreshments served to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Methodist Church
Lester Bill
Daisy Huber
Rose Moorhead
Pearl McNeill
Elsie Belle Jones
Ladies Aid
Song
America
Ollie Anwyl
C. Davies
Wanda Jean Huston
J. W. Rich
Howard Anderson
Bill
Long
Margery Cherryholmes
William Henss
N. L
F. Chapman
D. C. Davies
Charles Anderson
Davenport
J Cocklin
St. Paul
Many Happy Returns for Local Birthday List
Mrs. J. W. Peckham marks eighty seventh birthday today as a Three Quarter Century club member. Donna Smith is eight today, with cousins John H. Simmering and Jerry Simmering also celebrating. Several others note birthdays or anniversaries including Mrs. Harold Kline Mrs. Ernestine Grady Everette Rath and Lr Harding. Roy Means observes thirty first wedding anniversary tomorrow. Tomorrow’s honorees include Mrs. Jack Caldwell P L Fenn Mrs. Charles Rickey Mrs. Gilbert Hottel Joe Krotz Sally Jean Pineh and Roy Finch’s daughter. Roger Wayne Sheetz turns sixteen tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Peckham
Three Quarter Century Club
Harold Kline
Washington
Ernestine Grady
Kalona
Everette Rath
East Highland
L R Harding
Jack Caldwell
P. L Fenn
Charles Rickey
Gilbert Hotle
Columbus Junction
Joe Krotz
South Highland
Social Calendar Notices For Week In Sunset Park
Notices for the social calendar due by 10 am. H H club hosts a noon picnic at Sunset Park with former members invited. Monday features Presbyterian Vigilant class potluck at Fred Longer home. Wesleyan Missionary society cancels Monday meeting. Tuesday lists Monster club and Baptist Young Women’s Missionary picnic. Past Noble Grand event at Sunset Park with Mrs Blanche Robertson. Doreas society potluck at 6:30 pm Sunet Park. C C C class at West Chester Methodist church in afternoon. Pythian Sisters potluck 6:30 pm Sunset Park. Wednesday Lexington circle meets afternoon. meeting place changed. West Chester Ladies Aid at church. Sunshine Community club postponed to July 17. Ladies day golf luncheon at Country Club 9:30 am golf and 1:00 pm luncheon. contact Mrs Patterson. Good Will club meets in afternoon. Mrs Will Bealer host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Wesleyan Missionary Society
Sunset Park
Lexington Circle
Charles Stewart
West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Sunshine Community Club
Country Club
R. J. Patterson
Twesday Cood Will Club
P.m
Will Bealer
Doreas Society to Have Supper at Sun Set Park
The Doreas society of St. Paul’s Evangelical Church will hold a potluck supper next Tuesday at 6 36 in Sun set park. Each member should bring a dish to pass and their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreas Society of
Students Focus on Jobs Over Poetry, Says Educator
Dr. Boyd Badde of Ohio State told a summer school audience at Iowa State that youths today care more about securing work than reading Milton or Shakespeare. He urged educators to educate for democracy and to make schooling a clearing house for ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Boyd Badde
Ohio State University
Iowa State College
Bode
Mrs. Harley Myers Hosts Merry Makers Meeting
Mrs. Harley Myers hosted a Merry Makers club gathering at her home on Wednesday afternoon with sixteen members and six guests including Mrs. Harlan Emry. Contests featured baby-picture guessing won by Mrs. Clayton Bear. a miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Wilbur Wert, former Margaret Dill. Refreshments followed. next meeting location to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Myers
Merry Makers Club
Sxteen
Harlan Emry
Clayton Bear
Wilbur Wert
Margaret Dill
Mrs Younkin Hosts Riverside Y Social Club Meeting
Mem bers of the Y Social club met at Mrs Anna Younkins home east of Riverside for an all day gathering. A noon potluck dinner followed by ice cream and cake. quilting filled the afternoon. Guests included Miss Dorothy Motley and the Misses Dorothy and Ramona Marshall. Miss Margie Streb to entertain July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Anna Younkin
Haneys Entertained at Picnic in Sunset Park
Twenty three people joined a farewell picnic for Mr and Mrs Francis Haney in Sunset Park. A cooperative supper and social evening followed with Mrs Ed Milek and Mrs Nels Westermark in charge of arrangements. Katherine Kaney of Des Moines attended as an out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Haney
Sunset Park
Ed Milek
Nels RB. Westermark
Katherine Kaney
Des Moines
Dorothy Trotter Shower Honoree in Ainsworth
AINSWORTH July Mary Ruth Pressly hosted a girls shower for Dorothy Trotter who will wed Dwight Harley of Clinton, formerly West Chester. The home buzzed with blue and white decor and games as gifts in blue and white were displayed. A luncheon of ice cream cake and iced tea followed the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Mary Ruth Pressly
Dorothy Trotter
Dwight Harley
Clinton
West Chester
Mary Ruth
Mildred Pressly
Afternoon Division of Mission Society Meets at Church
The United Presbyterian Women Missionary Society held its afternoon division at the church at 2 30. Mrs C W McLaughlin led devotional on Assurance Concerning the Knowledge of Gods Will from John 7 17. Guest speaker Mrs Carl J Roberts spoke on missionary challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Society
United Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society
C. W. McLaughlin
C. Harry Davis
W. J. Masson
Carl J. Roberts
Jennie Acheson
Roberts
George Pugh
Arlington
Mass
N & Lease
Elaine Morgan and James C Campbell Wed in Keokuk
Elaine Morgan daughter of Minnie Morgan of Brighton and James C Campbell son of Mr. and Mrs. J H Campbell of Washington married Wednesday evening in Keokuk. Elaine wore burgundy and tan. attendants in blue chiffon and white. Campbell staff attended by Earl Fisher and others. They plan to live in Keokuk where Campbell works in A and P meat department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Morgan
Minnie Morgan
Brighton
James C. Campbell
J. H. Campbell
Washington
Keokuk
Campbell
Hrighton High School
Campint
Washing High School
Campbel
A and P Store
Ladies Day Golf Luncheon Planned By Mount Pleasant Club
Women from Mount Pleasant Country Club visit the Washington club for regular Ladies Day golf and luncheon next Wednesday. Golf begins at 9 50 a m and luncheon at 12 30 p m. Members should call Mrs R J Patterson at 6164 for reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Piesant Country Club
Gruete
Washington Club
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