Tie for First in Red Cross Golf Tourney Ends in 103s
Tink Shhenefelt and Bill Hous eal tied for first with 103 strokes for 27 holes at the Fourth of July Red Cross benefit tourney. Playoff likely this evening to decide the winner who earns two 75 cent golf balls. loser gets one. Third went to Billie Kelsey, fourth to Ted Johnson, fifth tied Sidney Smith and Frank Miller with 107. Consolation award to W. C. McFadden with 129. Twenty eight entrants paid 50 cents each. proceeds support the Red Cross. The top ten finishers after the champion and runner-up received a one dollar Red Cross receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tink Shhenefelt
Bill Houseal
Red Cross
Billie Kelsey
Ted Johnson
Sidney Smith
Frank Miller
W. ¢. McFadden
Kelsey
Johnson
Smith
Miller
Martin Whittaker
Preston Wolf
al Boyd
Ted Brown
Ray Whitehead
Don Paul
Fairfield Couple Visits Friends Mr and Mrs Frey
Mr and Mrs Herbert Frey of Fairfield visited yesterday with Mr and Mrs John Jarvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Frey Af Fairfield
John Jarvis
Guard Company Completes Camp Training in Iowa
Washington guard company finished a two week training camp at Camp Dodge with new equipment and instruction from regular army officers. Major Oliver S. Reiley Burlington led the battalion while Col. J. W. Coughin oversaw the camp activities. The unit returned home by train via Iowa City after a successful session with no serious incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. W. Coughin
Iowa State Guard
Irvin Falk
Oliver S. Reiley
Burlington
Washington Company
Howard P. Miller
Rodney Kephart
Rhodney Arnold
Allerton
Rock Island
Iowa City
Weekend Visitors and Local News Notes
Jack Mace, in W.T.S. at Muscatine, spent the weekend at the G. E. Mace home. Several locals hosted guests including Mrs. Harret Coulter with Cleo Williamson of Iowa City and Homer Coulter of Peoria. Ainsworth visitors Wilma Acheson and Emily Williams returned from Montgomery Alabama. Numerous families hosted relatives over the weekend including the McConaughys, Sisks, and Livingstons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mace
W.T.S. l
Muscatine
G. E. Mace
Harret Coulter
Cleo Williamson
Iowa City
Homer Coulter
Peoria, Ilinois
Wilma Acheson
H. F. Burmeister
Ainsworth
C. L. Kilgore
Miss Acheson
Maxwell Air Corps Field
Montgomery
Alabama
Emily Williams
Standings and Results From National League Baseball
National League list shows standings 43 24 for Wit.-Pet and 34-33 for Decor on nn. Philadelphia 33 36 and 30 35 for others. Monday results include Philadelphia split with St. Louis. Brooklyn sweep of Chicago. Pittsburgh over New York. Cincinnati and Boston postponed. Tonight only games: Twilight Chicago at Brooklyn. St. Louis at Philadelphia. Cincinnati at Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League Wit. - Pet
Brooklyn
Chicago
Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Passeau
Macon
Wyatt
St. Louis
Gumbert
Philadelphia
Kraus
Starr
Riddle
Javery
Baseball Standings and Monday Results From Rough Night
Standings show Washington 37 28 .661 and New York 37 33 .529 with other teams in this column. Monday results include Detroit 10 Washington 3 and New York 3 St. Louis 2, plus early games New York 8 St. Louis 6 and Boston 6 Chicago 1. Night games list Brooklyn at St. Louis and Boston at Chicago with pitchers records noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Washington
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Russo
Gatehouse
Boston
Judd
Chicago
Humphries
Candini
Bridges
Arntzzen
Smith
Vinegar Softens Hardened Glue in Bottle
A tablespoon of vinegar poured into glue that has thickened in a bottle will soften it. The acid breaks down the glue's polymers, restoring spreadable consistency for reuse.
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report
Admitted Saturday evening Mrs Margaret Livingston and her mother Mrs Ella Striegel after an automobile accident. Also admitted medical patient Charles Shalla and surgical patient Vanna Ginkens. Discharged Sunday afternoon Mrs Thomas Rees and son Ronald Bryan, Mrs Eugene Mann and daughter Marylee, and Mrs George Reighard. Ralph Ryan admitted this morning. John Ruplinger and James Baird discharged yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Livingston
Mast
Ella Striegel
Harper
Thomas Rees
Ronald Bryan
Ainsworth
Eugene Mann
Marylee
Richland
George Reighard
Brighton
Charles Shalla
West Chester
John Ruplinger
James Baird
South
Iowa
Vanna Ginkens
Ralph Ryan
South 4Th
Washington County Letters From Servicemen Display Homespun Spirit
Short excerpts from letters received from Washington County boys serving in the armed forces reveal homespun pride and enduring morale. Families share news of daily life, old friends, and small hopes kept alive by letters from abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
War in England Letter From Lt. Voorhees Describes London Visit
Lt. Roy D Voorhees writes from a hut in England about a cold but improving cold. He praises a flight surgeon from St Dodge Iowa and recalls a university friend Captain. He visited London found it dirty yet full of Roman remains and notes British reserve and habit. He reassures parents he is safe and well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy DD. Voorhees
New York
Carl G. Voorhees
England
St. Dodge
Iowa
Bob Shannon
London
Treated Peanut Seeds Warned Against for Edibility Danger
A notice warns that treated peanut seed is inedible for humans and animals and must not be sold to oil mills due to toxic materials used in the treatment.
Club Picnic At O E Babb Home Highlights
The Pansy Hill club held its annual Fourth of July picnic last evening at the O E Babb home with nine members and families attending. A cooperative supper was organized by Mrs Babb, Mrs Strnie Rouse, and Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger, followed by social time. Next meeting set for August with Mrs Glenn Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
O. F
Further Reduce Use of Newsprint
The War Production Board ordered further newsprint cuts up to 6 percent for large newspaper consumers in the third quarter. The exception for the first 25 tons for small papers remains. Industry groups urged a 5 percent cut, approved with July 15 filing for exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
Washington, D. C
War Production Board Today
Newspaper and Advisory Committee
WPB
Labor Advisory Committee
Furlough highlights visits from families in Iowa and New York
Sgt. Tom Stewart enjoys a fifteen day furlough at his parents home in Iowa with his wife and children visiting from Decorah. Messages note Pfe Farrell in New York with overseas service ending last week. Separate visits include Mrs. Jay Brown of Lancaster and family planning to relocate to Washington after Joan Johnson’s graduation, plus multiple travel connections to Ottumwa and Muscatine as relatives visit servicemen at a heavy air base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Tom Stewart
Will
Bob) Stewart
Kew Field
Tampa
Florida
Merrill Harkness
Lou Lu
Susan Jane
Decorah
Stewart
Jay O. Brown
Lancaster
California
Iowa City
Hilda Brown
Brown
Joan
Charles Brown
Washington
John Schumacher
Robert Korranman
Muscatine
Matt Wehr
Keota
Ottumwa
John Schumacher, Jr
Havy Air Base
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities
Wednesday events include Crace Hill Ladies Aid with current events and roll call led by Mrs Ira Miksch and co-host Mrs John Williams. Friendly Neighbors, Just Us, and Country Club potluck supper at 7 pm. Rebekah Club hosts a 6 30 pm meal at Odd Fellows hall. Linger Longer postponed one week. Prairie Flower Missionary Society hosts a cooperative luncheon with transportation from the church. H H Club and Fircay Friendship Club meet in the afternoon and 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crace Hill Ladies Aid
Pera Top
Ira Miksch
John Williams
Lyle Hayes
Friendly Neighbors Club
Logan Ahrens
West Main
Just Us
J. D. Dayton
Country Club
Rebekah Club
Odd Fellows Hall
Rugh Nichol Missionary Society
H. L. Walker
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Orva Scott
Charles Ashby
H.H. Club
Will Longer
Ninth Birthday Celebrated by JoAnn Smith and Family
Yesterday marked JoAnn Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Smith nineteen Happy Returns were shared by Marjorie Walker and her twin sister Mrs Kendall Keller Strass as they observed birthdays yesterday with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnn Smith
Mrs
Merle Smith
Marjorie Walker
Kendall Kellerstrass
Local birthdays mark diverse celebrations around East Highland
Mrs. Elsie Steele of East Highland Wayne Stransky of Pilotburg Maynard Widmer of Noble and Mrs. W S Eldridge observe birthdays. Two Journal Three Quarter Century Club members Mrs. J W Peckham aged ninety and Mrs. Etta Adams aged eighty four celebrate today. Donna Smith turns eleven. Larry Wayne Stransky has three candles. John H Simmering of Ainsworth and Jerry Simmering of Washington observe birthdays. Others include L F Harding Everette Rath Harold Kline Ernes tine Grady Kalona Beverly June Anderson one year old and sole grandchild of George Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Steele
East Highland
Wayne Stransky
Pilotburg
Maynard Widmer
Noble
W. S. Eldridge
J. W. Peckham
Etta Adams
L. F. Harding
Everette Rath
Harold Kline
Ernestine Grady
Kalona
Beverly June Anderson
Louis Anderson
George Powers
Nylon Suture Threads Enter Military Medicine
Nylon monofilaments once used for sports strings are now supplied to military hospitals as surgical sutures to close wounds. The shift highlights a material move from athletic gear to battlefield medical use.
Regular W.R.C. Meeting Held at Legion Hall
The W.R.C. held a regular Saturday afternoon meeting at the Legion hall presided by Mrs. GC Schmidt. An invitation to attend July 20 Mt. Union picnic honoring Viola Shephard, department chaplain, was read. A vote on monthly meetings in hot weather to be decided at next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. K. Schmidt
Mt. Union
Viola Shepherd
Dinner Hosts Honor Aviation Machinist Mate George Gould
Mr and Mrs Lumir Vacha and daughter Evelyn did Sunday dinner duty for George Gould of Norfolk Virginia the honoree and brother of Mrs Vacha. Other guests included Joe Gould Conesville Charles Gould Ot tumwa Loyd Shull and families Shull children Shirley Phyllis David Frederick Ainsworth R H Clark Melo Vacha Dick Lola Rath Edna Sprague Washington and LeRoy Fredenburg Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumir Vacha
Evelyn
Vacha
Aviation
George Gould
Norfolk
Virginia
Joe Gould
Conesville
Charles Gould
Ottumwa
James Loyd
Gail Shull
Will Simkins
Shirley Phyllis
David
Frederick
Ainsworth
R. H. Clark
Melo Vacha
Lola Rath
Edna Sprague
Washington
LeRoy Fredenburg
Davenport
Local News: Burdette Westermark Completes Training
Pte. Burdette Westermark finished basic Marine training and will be stationed at Camp Elliott near San Diego California. He will serve in the postal service. Mr. and Mrs. Westermark traveled California after training and met Walter Jungbluth in San Diego. Mrs. Westermark started a job at Consolidated Aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Burdette Westermark
Charles Frown
Hilda
Burdette
Marines
Camp Elliot
San Diego
California
Postal Service
Westermark
Westermarks
Give and Take Club Hosts Fun Evening at Stewart Home
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Stewart hosted a Give and Take club gathering Friday at their home east of Aingworth. Bridge at three tables produced high score prizes for Mr. and Mrs. Roger Colthurst while eleven children played games on the lawn and light refreshments were served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Stewart
The
Give and Take
Presbyterian Morning Prayer Meeting Announced
The Presbyterian church announces a morning prayer gathering in the basement on Wednesday at 9 30. The event invites the congregation to join in a quiet hour of reflection and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Brighton social notes from Route 1 residents
Mr and Mrs Duane Daering and Patricia visited Keith Augustines Saturday. The Carris family hosted at Tom Carris home Sunday. Keith Allan extended his visit. Ted Mayer left for Texas after joining the air corps. Carl Daering and family hosted Sunday at Hamiltons. Danne Daering and Patricia attended a Patternson family dinner in Sunset Park. Marie Gowey visited Danne Daerings. Linda visited Carl Daerings. Marlin Romoser and son Gary spent Thursday at Carl Mayer home. Daune Daering and Patricia called on Omer Blacks Sunday. Ales at Tommy Harvey home. Verlin Nicboy and family of Wellman visited Seth Carri’s home last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith A. Huber
Camp Wolters
Texas
al Huber
Moberly
T. F. Gorham
Huber
Infantry
Air Corps
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton
R. 1
Duane Daering
Patricia
Keith Augustines
Seth Carris
Tom Carris
Keith Allan
Ted Mayer
Carl Daerin
Hamiltons
Danne Daering
Patternson
Sunset Park
Marie Gowey
Danne Daerings
Linda
Carl Daerings
Marlin Romoser
Gary
Carl Mayer
Daune Daering
Omer Blacks
Tommy Harvey
Fire Needs Oxide
Fire requires a combustible material, sufficient oxygen, and a temperature high enough to sustain burning as described in the text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alberta Tegford
University Hospital
A. By. Atchison
H. G. Bahde
Burlingston
Clair Dusenberry
Isu
Monsomery
Phillip
Paul Dusenberry
Irwin Helman
Mr. Helman
Maurice Helman
Ahren Helman
Granite City
Illinois
U. S. Service
Dorothy Helmick
Dallas Center
Mrs. L. E. Helmick
Krighton
G. B. Holden
Edgar Holden
P. F. Whisler
Carl Lehr
Carroll Ann
Durant, Iowa
Clarence Brown
LeRoy
R. J. Lehr
Missouri
Homer Lowry
Cudahy
Wisconsin
Harry Montgomery, Jr
Coast Guard
Grand Haven
Mich
Harry Montgomery
Samuel R. Weeks
Vernon Richardson
Camp Truax
Madison
Parent
Liewey Weeks
W. R. Richardson
Everette Eugene Young
Pte. Orin RB. Carr
A.S.N
New York City
N.Y
Camp Dodge
Head
Tom
Wolf Floral CO
R. F. McIntosh
Kea
Sam Erwin
Olds
A. R. Krauses
Merle
Minna Green
J. F. Simpson
Pete Koehler
Mrs. Leona Jones
Des Moimet
Mrs. QC
KE. Sisk
Maxine Morrow
J. C. Punney
Fred Morrow
Sigourney
Phyllis Sisk
Employers Mutual Casualty Co
Des Moines
O. Wy
Herman Pick
Oak Park, Illinois
David Livingston
Mrs. Cloyce Stewart
R. M. Cannon
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Mary McConaughy
Lawrence Kozak
William McConaughy
Mayme McConaughy
Georgeanne Rudiger
Cedar Rapids
George Rudiger
Jean Applegate
Rochester
Minnesota
Don Applegate
Ration News
Armour's Stock Yard
W. EL. Pet
Con Mae
Motor Service
Jayteu
Sellieg
CWA
Stephen Washington
Lene
O. E. Babb
Pfe
Fircay Friendship Club
Lyda Gideon
Donna Smith
Milton Smith
Larry Wayne Stransky
Mrs. Wayne Stransky of
Wellman
John H. Simmering
Jerry Simmering
Pacific
Mindanao
Pacific Ocean
Philippines
Ghas. George's
W.R.C
Mrs. L. Vacha
Stewart Home
Aing
Verlin Nic Boy
Seth Carri
East Side Square
USA
Gibson
Tucker
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