Local News Briefs Highlight Church, Births, Travel
OCAL NEWS reports Rev A M Malcolm of Albia Deen unable to preach Sunday at the Assoc Presbyterian church. Births noted include a son to Mr and Mrs Leste nga in the Dubuque hospital. Various travels and local updates follow, marking visits, graduations, and family news across Albia and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Malcolm
Albia Deen
Assoc
Presbyterian Church
C. H. Wolferm
Lestenga
Dubuque Hospitals
Pronga
Fl Wolfe
Hospital Report Notes Family Birth and Dismissals
In J Nelson’s hospital, morning dismissal for home at airfield Mre. Victor Biattner ster, Wanda Jean, were yesterday afternoon. Mrs and R Majors celebrate a son born last night weighing five pounds nine ounces. Bauer was dismissed to home at Chester after Bennett was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Nelson
Airfield
Victor Biattnerster
Wanda Jean
R. Majors
Bauer Wa
Chester
Bennett
City Golf Tourney Pairings Set for Opening Round
Seventy five players in five flights have been paired for the opening round of the city golf tournament. Matches must be eighteen holes, with a week from Sunday to complete first round play. Morrison defends his title in the championship flight against a strong field led by Gil Morrison and Phil Antonoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Harwood
Don Bell
Joe Pease
T. J. Pease
Rh. M. Mecum
Matt Whittaker
W. C. McFadden
Lee Holland
Lew Warren
M. J. Cruise
Dunham Morrison
Bob Patterson
C. V. Crull
Wayne Wilson
Bunny Briar
Ralph Shannon
Dave Harvey
Mike Flenner
Dr D. D. Davis
Paul Moore
George Pauls
Don Rabenold
Clarence Berkhoff
Jim Casey
Local family travel and visits across several states
A flurry of short trips as Mr and Mrs Melvin Hillery take Milton to Norway Kansas then visit Washington and Oregon. Albert Simpson and Merle plan Albia visits to meet Stanley Jones and Judy from Terra Haute. Masson of Town City to spend weekend with Dr and Mrs W M asson. Audrey Rotle returns from Chicago. Des Moines visitor Peery DeBord to join in Washington. Hofle parents to meet in Iowa City. L G Bailey and son Joe visit Davenport. Alva Nebergall and Evelyn relocate to Iowa City for university. R E Doneherty kinfolk visiting, plan to depart tomorrow morning. Helen Bishop spends weekend at Riverside with Jennie Rath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Hillery
Milton
Norway
Kans
Hillery
W. Wright
Washington
Oregon
Albert Simpson
Merle
Albia
Stanley Jones
Judy
Terra Haute
Ind
Mr Jones
Audrey Rotle
Chicago
Peery DeBord
Des Moines
Miss Hofle
Hofle
Iowa City
Kalona Golf Tourney Winners and Tie Results
Kalona hosts the annual 4th of July golf tournament with multiple divisions. Men’s winners include A Lyle Fry Jack Guengirich and Roy Hochatetler who tied for second. third place shared by Gordon Enegstrom L Strickler E Heasselschwerdt and Cliff Sommers. Women’s results feature Ade laide Swartsendruber Helen Pet erseim Jean Ware and a tied third with Cleola Grady Lillian Grady and Mrs Lloyd Strickler. A picnic supper preceded a fireworks display for members and guests.
Major Leagues Standings and Results Summary
In Major Leagues on Thursday Chicago defeated Cleveland 1 to 9 and Detroit beat St. Louis 9 to 5 while Philadelphia topped Washington 9 to 3. Only scheduled games list Boston at New York Detroit at St. Louis Meveland at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
New York
Meveland
York
Cincinnati
St Louis
Brooklyn
Pitteburch
Pittesburch
Chieren
St Loul
Washington junior team to meet Columbus Junction in district tourney
Washington's junior baseball team under Ken Kimberlin will face Columbus Junction in the first district junior American Legion tournament at Columbus Junction starting Saturday. Burlington Muscatine and Fort Madison drew byes in the opening round. Weather delayed team organization and practice, with uncertainty over the Washington lineup though Billy Patterson, Fred Evans, or Santos Hernandez are possible starting pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ken Kimberlin
Columbus Junction
American Legion
Burlington
Muscatine
Fort Madison
Kimberlin
Billy Patterson
Fred Evans
Santos Hernandez
Paper Carriers Win in Community Softball League
Results from the community playground show Journal Carriers 6 Indians 4 and Davenport Democrat 7 East End Alley Rats 5. The two games concluded with the Paper Carriers claiming victory and the Davenport Democrat edging the Alley Rats.
Photographer Gena Thomas at ringside for Paycheck Strickland fight
Observers at the State theater saw Gena Thomas, Des Moines Register photographer, snapping pictures of the Paycheck Strickland bout. Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas of Washington, has worked for the Des Moines paper for several years. Also listed are upcoming games Chicago at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Boston, New York at Brooklyn.
Centennial Committee Plans to Display Antiques in Stores
The Centennial antiques committee led by Mrs. J B Lemmon seeks cooperative displays in town windows across stores such as jewelry, clocks, irons, and old jars. Volunteers are invited to loan items with histories. exhibits will not be for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Lemmon
C. C. Wilson
Stella Latchem
Iowa City
Washington
R. E. Dougherty
State Theater
Lloyd Lytle
Helen Wilson
Lytle
J. F. Kurtz
Kurtz
C. Wilson
D. W Harvey
BH. EB. Busby
Local residents return from weekend visits and shop stops
Evelyn Jean Kelley of Mystic Iowa spent the weekend at the Leighton Kelley home before returning home. Kay Kelton visits his aunt Mrs A J Krelle in Chicago. Mrs Curtis Peterson of California visiting relatives here heads to Muscatine for a week. Mrs Wanerus Mr Harry Smith and daughter Betty and Freida Dea of Brighton shopped here today. Mrs R L Colthurst was a shopper in Washington today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Jean Kelley
Mystic
Iowa
Leighton Kelley
Kay Kelton
His
Mrs
A. J. Krelle
Chicago
Curtis Peterson
California
Muscatine
Mre
Wanerus
Mere
Harry Smith
Davghter, Betty
Freida Dea
Brighton
Misses Smith Greeted at Bespoke Courtesy Gatherings
Gertrude and Katherine Smith of Minneapolis visiting their cousin Mrs RF Dougherty were guests of honor at multiple events. Breakfast hosted by Mrs Clifford Thorne, luncheon by Mrs W A Wilson, and dinners hosted by Mrs Homer Stephen and Ella Warren at the Guest House featured the visitors along with Mrs Thomas Anderson of Chicago and Mrs Lloyd Latta of Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude
Katherine Smith
Minneapolis
Minn
RF Dougherty
Mre
Clifford Thorne
Mra Thomas Anderson
Sevilla Jean
Chicago
Lloyd Latta
Jackson
Riverside Visitors Include Miss Griffin and Mr Green
Riverside on July 7 reports social worker Miss Mary Gertrude Griffin of Ottumwa and Roy Green of Chicago visiting for several days at a local home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Mary Gertrude Griffin
Ottumwa
Roy Green
Chicago
Lexington Ladies Aid Meeting Change Notice
The Lexington circle Mill held its July meeting in the church basement on Wednesday afternoon July 12. The organizing committee includes Mrs. Mary Oldfield Mrs. Doris Tadlock and Mrs. Lela Paul. Please notice change of date and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Lexington Circle Mill
Mary Oldfield
Doris Tadlock
Lela Paul
Former Members Attend Meeting of Club in Brighton
Mrs. Raymond Stacy hosted the Krony Krew in Brighton with visiting former members from Osage Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Burlington Wisconsin among guests. Shaffer relatives held a large Fourth gathering at the Kessel home with a big basket dinner and many local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Raymond Stacy
Lester Willeys
Osage
Keith Murry
Des Moines
Edwin Vanerus
Cedar Rapids
Walter Uebele
Burlington
Wis
Shaffer
Charlie Kessel
R. P. Hull
Barbara
Stephen
Peoria
Kermit Oswalt
Richland
Keith Keeler
Patricia
Lone Tree
Roy Glider
Nancy
Francis Crone
Nellie Maxine
Jean Kessel
Washington
Clarance Hall
Dallas City
Homer Pfeiffer
Joyce Earlle
Ira Saunders
Clarence Shaffer
Virginia
Robert
Ruth
Donald Robison
Rosalie
M. C. Kessel
Anna Shaffer
Dora Gaunders
Anniversary Observed for American Made Club in Wellman
WEST CHESTER July 6 The twenty third anniversary of the American Made club was observed Tuesday July 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Smeltzer in Wellman A picnic dinner followed and new officers were elected for 1939 Mrs I E B Coffey was the first president Mrs Harry Davis secretary treasurer and Mrs William Embree named president for the year 1939 elections followed the club’s long standing tradition of meeting on the Fourth of July The members praised the Smeltzers hospitality and the gathering became a success with fried chicken and ice cream featured
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Joe Smeltzer
Wellman
Washington
I. E B. Coffey
Harry Davia
William Embree
Mrs. Smeltzer
Middle Ages Czech hymn and local notices
The passage notes the first known Czech composition a hymn starting Lord have mercy upon us with parents Mr and Mrs William Griffin. It also mentions Ive Sehgoebelen and family visiting Crawfordsville from Riverside, Miss Mary Dice leaving for Clinton summer school, and Dr and Mrs C J Worley of Ottumwa welcoming a baby daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Griffin
Ive Sehgoebelen
Crawfordsville
Carl Craig
Mary Dice
Riverside
Clinton
C. J. Worley
Ottumwa
Worleys
Pilotburg Aid to Meet Wednesday in July
Pilotburg Ladies Aid plans a July 12 gathering at Mrs. Howard Fisher's home with Mrs. George Shalla as co host. Entertainment by Mrs. Lester Leeper and Mrs. Keith Herr. Roll call asks for a famous person born in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg
St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid Meets at Church
A St Pauls Evangelical Ladies Aid meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the church. Mrs Carl Klein led devotions and the business meeting while Mrs Roy Finke read the treasurer's semi annual report. Nine members and four guests attended as Martha Thrasher and Mrs Anna Zieglowsky hosted refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Society
Carl Klein
Roy Finke
Martha Thrasher
Anna Zieglowsky
Ladies Aid to Meet at West Chester
West Chester reports a Ladies Aid meeting scheduled for Wednesday July 12 at the church. Chairmen are Harold Griggs for serving assisted by Mary Watson Paul Shahan Fanning George Pennington and Frank Scranton. Lafe Stout Sr chairs the entertainment committee. Mrs J E Coffey will give a talk after returning from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Ladies Aid Society
Harold Griggs
Mary Watson
Paul Shahan
Fanning
George Pennington
Frank Scranton
Lafe Stout, Sr
J. E. Coffey
California
Shower Given for Mrs Kendrick
A miscellaneous evening shower honored Mrs Wayne Kendrick the former Ova Morgan. Mrs Myron Salladay hosted with pink and white colors and floral baskets on the tables. Refreshments included ice cream cake and iced tea with nut cups in the bride’s colors. The honoree received many useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Kendrick
Ova Morgan
Myron Salladay
Mrs. Cuddeback Hosts Friendly Social Club Meeting
The Friendly Social club met yesterday in Mrs. Glenn Cuddeback’s home with ten members and one guest Mies Wagner. After a brief business session, the afternoon was social, and refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Loig Cuddeback and Miss Wagner. The next gathering is set for August 3 with Mrs. Harry Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Cuddeback
Mies Wagner
Loig Cuddeback
Miss Wagner
Harry Davidson
D of V Business Meeting Conducted
Daughters of Union Veterans president Mrs. R. S. Warfel led a Monday meeting in the G A R room. Reports from Mrs. C. V. Crull Mrs. Bra Blake and Mrs. L. L. Lemley covered the Town City convention. A vote of thanks thanked Mrs. Perry Hayes for hosting a tent picnic. Plans set for July and August meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. R. S. Warfel
Daughters of Union Veterans
C. V. Crull
Bra Blake
L. L. Lemley
Town City
Perry Hayes
Social Calendar Listings for Week in Town
Notices show Triday Rebekah meeting at 8 p m in C O F hall Wesleyan missionary society at 7 30 p m Mrs Paul Snaxenberg address 715 East Washington Tuesday Booster club in afternoon Mrs Austin Sutherland My Favorite Canning Recipe Washington county society of registered nurses picnic 7 15 p m Sunset park bring sandwiches and dish to pass Lexington circle Wednesday Pilothore Ladies Aid Mrs Howard Fisher West Chester Ladies Aid change of date at church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Austin Sutherland
Bell Call
Washington County Society of Registered Nurses
Pavilion
Sunset Park
Lexington Circle
Pilothore Ladies Aid Society
Howard Fisher
West Chester Ladies Aid
Birthday notices mark six and fifteen year milestones
Sally Jean Finch turns six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Finch. Roger Wayne Sheets, son of Mr and Mrs Andy Sheets, turns fifteen. Mr and Mrs Roy Means celebrate thirtieth wedding anniversary today. Birthdays observed for Joe Krotz Mrs Gilbert Hotle Mrs Charles Rickey and Mrs Jack Caldwell in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Jean Finch
Roy Finch
Mrs
Roy Means
Joe Krotz
South Highland
Gilbert Hotle
Columbus Junction
Charles Rickey
Washington
Jack Caldwell
Roger Wayne Sheets
Andy Sheets
Valley
Jolly 30 Club Picnie Supper at Tom West Home
The Jolly 30 Club held a picnic supper July 4 at Tom West’s home. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Jarrard, Mr and Mrs Doyle Jarrard, Mr and Mrs Walter Statler and Cloyce, Bonnie West of Washington, plus families from Washington, Keota and West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statler
George Statler
E. C. Statler
Walter Bray
Vee
Chester Batinger
Frank Patterson
Clarence Statler
Lucille Kurtz
Washington
Jolly 30 Club
Tom West
Thomas Weat
Jolly 20 Club
George Jarrard
Doyle Jarrard
Walter Statler
Cloyce
Bonnie West
Far Dill
Margaret
Frank McAvoy
Flota
Keota
Charles Thrapp
Lioyd Phillips
Donald
Wilbur
Jean
Marilyn
West Chester
Maple Grove Homecoming and Pythian Sisters Meet Dates
The Maple Grove school district in English River township hosts its sixth annual homecoming on Sunday July 9 with a basket dinner at noon. The 12015 West Chester Pythian Sisters gathering occurs Tuesday evening July 11. A good attendance is encouraged and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
English River Township
West Chester
Pythian Sisters
John Groff Sr Honored at Wellman Family Reunion
A Wellman park gathering Sunday July 2 honored John Groff Sr on his 91st birthday. Attendees included George Groff and many Groff family members plus Mrs. Fred Buth of Milwaukee. A noon cafateria dinner followed by visiting completed the festive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Groff, Sr
Wellman
John Groff
Wellman Park
Gofft
George Groff
A. C. Ruegseg
Wellman and Vicinity
Fred Buth
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Kalona Couple Celebrates Silver Anniversary At Kinross
Dr and Mrs J L Fry of Kalona were surprised by relatives and friends at their son J L Fry Jr s home in Kinross on their twenty fifth anniversary A large group gathered from Iowa City Mechanicsville Washington Oxford and Parnell among others and presented a sterling silver water pitcher The Fry family has six children and has lived in Kalona twenty years with many local friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
J. L. Fry
J .L. Fry, Jr
Kinross
Kiser
Mechanicsville
Teresa Reynolds
Washington
Jess Mellinger
Phoenix
Ariz
Oda Baldridge
Simmering and Miller Bride at St Pauls Parsonage
Edith Miller became the bride of Donald Simmering in a 10 am Tuesday ceremony at St Pauls Evangelical parsonage. Rev Carl W Klein officiated. the couple planned to farm after a short stay with the groom’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Miller
Donald
St. Paul's Evangelical Parsonage
Carl W. Klein
Marion Sheet
Siger
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Rick Smith
Earl Smith
Northwest
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Va College of Engineering
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Helen Masson
Junior Bauer
Eldonwuer
Washington County Hostal
Macon
Ani
Frank Koe
Ughters
Dorothy Ann
Jane Lee
Pitt
BF Theelan
Clear Ake
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Washington State Bank
Helen Foster
Thel Je Luther
Washington County Arse
Mildred Phillips
Uthrie Center Tnt
Tonteht —. York
Phillip Ought
A Foster
Washington County
State Banking Department
Journal Bidg
William Masson
Mra
W. J. Masson
L. G. Bailey
Joe
Davenport
Viet
Alva Nebergall
Evelyn
The
University
Nethergall
Kathryn and
Gertrude Smith
Minneapolis, Minn
Mr. R. E. Doneherty
Helen Bishop
Jennie Rath
Homer Stephen
Optome
Tris West Side
Pittsburga
R. L. Colthurst
C. V. Skull
Misses Smith
FEQ
Lexington Ladies Aid Plans Meeting
Pilotburge
St. Paul's Ladies Aid
Mrs. Kendrick
Mrs. Cuddeback
D. of V
Triday
Rebekah Meting
C. O. F. Hall
Wesleyan Missionary Society
Paul Snaxenberg
East Washington Street
Ashe
Core
Donald Simmering
Ainsworth
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