Visits and departures mark local social notes
Mrs. Mable Swan of Galesburg arrives for a visit with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Clyde Pratt. T D Anderson of Chicago returns with his wife and daughters Sevilla Jean and Lynn after two weeks with the Boice and Lemmon families. The Bingham family travels from Boulder to Lincoln for a stay with relatives before joining Margaret for Boulder. McAvoy Beauty Nook closes till July 20. Various families host relatives from Norfolk Ainsworth and Plainview. Mr and Mrs Ralph Pratt spend the week in Jefferson City Missouri with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Miller. Mrs Herbert Thompson visits Pfe Thompson in Grennon General hospital Okmulgee Oklahoma awaiting his 30 day furlough. Set James Leslie Scoop Mc Fadden reports from Fort Patrick Lee Virginia and expects home soon. Mrs G W Mannister travels to Detroit to visit W M Meek in Grosse Pointe and return with her father M R Meek. Dr and Mrs Harry A Reid depart Chicago after visiting the Reid home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Anderson
Chicago
Sevilla Jean
Lynn
L. A. Bingham
Billy
Boulder
Colo
Lincoln
Nebr
S. Lemmon
Margaret Bingham
Lemmon
Bingham
Herbert Thompson
Pfe. Thompson
Grennon General Hospital
Okmulgee
Okla
G. W. Mannister
Detroit
Mich
W. M. Meek
Grosse Pointe
M. R. Meek
Service Members Leave on Leave and Travel Dates
Set B H McCarthy U S M C departs for Congaree field Columbia S C after a ten day furlough spent with family Relatives visit near Osage Iowa Raymond Humston S le serves in the navy and Mrs Humston of Wilton Junction spend his ten day leave with his parents and her parents He returns to the east coast Arnold s Barber Shop closes two weeks starting July 15 Mrs Ralph Ryan returns to work at Washington County Hospital Engle 3-c arrives home after Cedar Rapids meeting will have a 30 day leave then reassignment Seabees veteran spent 23 months in South Pacific Tarawa Saipan Tinian Parents H A Engle live near Keota Mrs Frederick Reid Jr visits Des Moines prepares to leave for Los Angeles Mr and Mrs Harold Miller and daughter Janet plan trip to Los Angeles after visit with John Miller and Pearl Parcel homes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. McCarthy
U.S.M. C
Congaree Field
Columbia
S. C
Osage
Iowa
Raymond Humston
Navy
Humston
Wilton Junction
Lloyd Humston
Marion Engle
Ptr
Cedar Rapids
Karen
Des Moines
Engle
Seabees
Tarawa
Saipan
Tinian
H. A. Engle
Keota
Frederick Reid, Jr
Ray Gidley
Los Angeles
Calif
Harold Miller
Janet
John Miller
Pearl Parcell
Major Leagues National League Weekend Standings Recap
National League teams show tight races with Cincinnati and New York splitting games. St Louis wins twice over Brooklyn and over Washington in rain delayed action. Chicago and Philadelphia split, while Pittsburgh and Boston post bleaker results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Washington A A
New York Ab
Second Regiment of State Guard Opens Camp at Camp Dodge
Iowa guard units begin two weeks of summer field training at Camp Dodge with 60 officers and 750 men from the north half of Iowa plus Des Moines medical and service companies. Col Otto I. Ronningen of Ames leads as emphasis shifts to range firing with ample ammunition. The 1st Regiment from southern Iowa will train July 22 to August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa State Guard
Army
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Otto I. Ronningen
Ames
Edna Haney Sues For Divorce From R Francis Haney
Edna M Haney files petition in district court seeking divorce from R Francis Haney. Married in Washington on June 9 1930 they lived as husband and wife until about two years ago. No children. She requests restoration of her maiden name. Attorney Henry B Bailey represents her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna M. Haney
Clerk of District Court
R. Francis Haney
Washington
Henry B. Bailey
Dorothy Darnel Becomes Lee County Home Economist
Dorothy Darnel of Donnelson spent the weekend here with her parents Mr and Mrs Delbert Darnel. Miss Darnel who graduated from Iowa State College Ames assumed duties the first of July as county home economist of Lee County with offices at Donnelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Darnel
Donnelson
Delbert Darnel
Miss Darnel
Iowa State College
Ames
Lee County
Mrs. J. M. Norris Funeral Is Tuesday
Funeral services for 73 year old Mrs. J. M. Norris will be at 2 PM Tuesday at Richie funeral home Columbus Junction with Rev. J. B. Pooley officiating. Burial in Columbus City cemetery. Survived by husband J. M. Norris a daughter Mrs. G. N. Duncan a son W. A. Norris two brothers L. C. Hill and C. M. Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
J. M. Norris
Richie Funeral Home
J. B. Pooley
Methodist Church
Columbus City Cemetery
Norris
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Louisa Hill
William Hill
Conesville
Bowling Green
L. C. Hill
C. M. Hill
Columbus City
Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Summary
Admitted Saturday evening were Mrs. George Sigler of Keota a surgical patient and Evelyn Krotz of Ainsworth a medical patient who was dismissed today. Admitted yesterday morning and dismissed today were Delores Arnold Washington and Ruth Shaffer 621 North Second street. Others admitted following an automobile accident were Keith Farrier of East Pleasant Plain Jack Hoover of Brighton and Virginia Arnold transferred yesterday morning to University hospital Iowa City. Mrs Ralston Meek 623 West Madison street was admitted last evening and underwent an appendectomy this morning. Admitted this morning to undergo tonsillectomies were Mrs Ann Trojovsky 115% South Marion avenue Gladys Edwards 1102 North Marion avenue Barbara Snyder Kalona Rodney Wood 1113 North Second avenue Mrs Urban Te Bockhorst Kalona were dismissed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sigler
Keota
Evelyn Krotz
Ainsworth
Delores Arnold
Washington
Ruth Shaffer
North Second Street
Keith Farrier
East Pleasant Plain
Jack Hoover
Brighton
Virginia Arnold
University Hospital
Iowa City
Ralston Meek
West Madison Street
Ann Trojovsky
South
Marion Avenue
Gladys Edwards
North
Barbara Snyder
Kalona
Rodney Wood
North Second Avenue
Urban Te Bockhorst
Janice Wilson Returns Home From De Witt Visit
Janice Wilson of De Witt returns home Saturday after a two week stay at the Lyle Wilson home. Mrs Nora McKay and granddaughter Patsy Cook of Davenport spent ten days at the Charles McKay home. Mrs William De Wolfe of Brighton visited the Alvin Hesseltine home. Mrs Carl Nelson family spent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Nelson
Walnut
Janice Wilson
de Witt
Lyle Wilson
Nora McKay
Patsy Cook
Davyenport
Charles McKay
William de Wolfe
Brighton
Alvin Hesseltine
Humston Relatives Hold Dinner and Reunion
Relatives gathered last evening at the Lloyd Humston home to honor Raymond Humston of the navy. Seaman Humston entertained with musical saw selections while Darlene Humston played piano as guests from Wilton Junction Fort Riley San Francisco and other areas enjoyed a cooperative dinner and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humston
Lloyd Humston
Raymond Humston
Navy
Ben Shea
Patty Jo
Wilton Junction
Henry Miller
Howard FP. Miller
Charles Welsh
Fred Werner
Connie
Janice Meek
Eugene Chalupa
Earl Brown
William Beggs
Dorothy Miller
Anniversary Party Honors Stewarts
West Chester July 9 Mr and Mrs Howard Stewart were surprised by guests marking their 35th wedding anniversary. Guests included Frank Stewart Emma Stewart Ruth Ringheime and Edgar Stewart plus Linda Keith Stewart Peggy Ruthard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
Howard Stewart
Stewarts
Frank Stewart
Emma Stewart
Ruth Ringheime
Washington
Edgar Stewart
Linda
Keith Stewart
Peggy
Ruithard
Gertrude Salten
Keota
West Chester
W. R. Sawhill
Second
United Presbyterian Parsonage
Niagara Falls
Stewart
Trousseau
Bridge Shower For Serviceman’s Bride-To-Be
A bridge shower marks a friendly sendoff for the serviceman’s bride to be. Guests bring practical gifts such as cards pencils tallies bridge cloth and napkins to help her set up housekeeping.
Community Notes from the Sylvester Mineart Area
Saturday night and Sunday at the John Kurtz home. Dean Clingman of Lindy returned home Thursday after visiting with his brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe White. The high school class of Sylvester Mineart held a picnic dinner at his home Sunday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Engle, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Oswalt and Sherry, George McClintie, Ralph Kern, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mane and two children. Mrs. Gladys Kessey, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Mineart and family spent Sunday evening at the Henry Mineart home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kurtz
Dean Clingman
Lindy
Roscoe White
Lyle Wilson
Charles McKay
Marion Robertson
Chicago
Ira Clingman
Linby
Sylvester Mineart
Youngs Honor Three Children At Week Long Birthdays
Mr and Mrs Leonard Young hosted a noon birthday dinner for their children Alfred five Martha Ann four and Tommy three. Grandmother baked the angel food cake decorated with each birthday date. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred D Stewart Howard Hayes Ralph Stewart Walter Stuart Rose and Donna of Rock Island and afternoon visitors Mr and Mrs Alfred Borders and family plus Mr and Mrs Elmer Young and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. c
Leonard Young
Alfred
Martha Ann
Tommy
Fred D. Stewart
Howard Hayes
Ralph Stewart
Walter Stuart
Rose
Donna
Rock Island
Alfred Borders
Yarmouth
Elmer Young
American Made club marks 29th anniversary in Westchester
The American Made club held its fourth of July meeting at Kamp Kory to celebrate 29 years since formation. A cooperative dinner for 27 members and guests followed, with original members J. D. Dayton Lee Craig EB Coffey and R C Ferguson in attendance. New officers include President R C Ferguson Vice President J D Dayton Second Vice President Lee Craig Secretary Treasurer L E Coffey. Retiring officers were President Coffey and Vice President Forish. Nancy Statler attended as a guest with grandparents H W Luers and Mrs. H W Luers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
Kamp Kory
J. D. Dayton
Washington
Lee Craig
EB. I. Coffey
R. C. Ferguson
Abbie Boyer
Dauhter
Rock Island
Stella Wilcox
Ethel Nevin
Leona Duvall
Joe Schmeltzer
Wellman
I. E. Coffey
LE. Coffey
Coffey
Fred Foriash
Nancy Statler
H. W. Luers
Funeral services held for Maynv Minick at Sherman’s
Funeral services for Maynv Minick were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home with Rev. H. J. Corcoran presiding. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers named are Owen Grecian, John Mangold, Randolph Kelsey, W. M. Morgan, E. A. Conner and R. L. Lytle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Ay. Nv. Minick
Sherman
H. J. Corcoran
Elm Grove Cemetery
Owen Grecian
John Mangold
Randolph Kelsey
W. M. Morgan
E. A. Conner
R. L. Lytle
Boiling Water Bath Canning Good for Fruits Says Iowa Guide
Ruth Foster explains that in Iowa boiling water bath canning may be used for fruits and vegetables while noting U S Department of Agriculture cautions against it for non acid vegetables and meats. The method preserves fruit texture best and requires jars to be covered by at least an inch and kept in rolling boil throughout processing, with timing starting after boil begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bureau of Home Economics
United States
SocialCalendar of Community Clubs and Meetings
Local social calendar lists Navy War Wives club meeting at 8 p.m. under Mrs. Ivan Marston, Ann Judson Circle events at 7:30 p.m., Linger Longer club and Good Will club activities, Rosemary club gatherings, Women of the Country club golf and bridge, Grace Hill Ladies Aid at the community building, Catholic Daughters events, Just Us Club picnic at Sunset Park, Harmony club ice cream social at Bill Crayne’s, St Mary’s cooperative luncheon and K C hall gathering, Pilotburg Ladies Aid, Ruth Nichol Missionary society sewing, Rebekah club picnic, Rural Woman's club programs and canning hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Replogle
Cecil Replogle
Good Will Club
A. C. Ruegsegeer
Rosemary Club
Clive Gray
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Luke
Catherine Swift
West Chester
W. S
Methodist Church
Catholic Daughters of America
Just Us Club
Sunset Park
Harmony Club
Bill Crayne
John Youngs
P. F. Whisler
St. Mary's
K. C
Pilotburg
Birthday Greetings Across the Journal Family
Mrs Eva Turner celebrates 78th birthday as a member of the Three Quarter Century club born in Columbus City. Harold Wehr and Thomas Edwin Hobbs mark birthdays, while others extend best wishes to Mrs Francis Skipton, Raymond Eden, Glenn Robertson, Charlotte Anna Jackson, Agnes Wheelan, Sam Wittmer, Vern Escher, Norma Huber, and Robert McLaughlie. Journal staff enjoy ice cream courtesy of birthday observer J B D Martin. Pvt Robert Amlong serves in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Turner
The
Journal
Three Quarter Century Club
Columbus City
Francis Skipton
Galesburg, Ill
Raymond Eden
Glenn Robertson
Charlotte Anna Jackson
Agnes Wheelan
Sam Wittmer
Havre
Vern Escher
Salem
Norma Huber
Robert McLaughlie
Army Air Corps
Kissimmee, Fla
Presbyterians Cancel Wednesday Morning Prayer Service
The Presbyterians announce no morning prayer Wednesday. An evening preparatory service for communion will be held at o'clock Wednesday at the Presbyterian church.
Army Observes Birthday Today
The United States Army marks its birthday today with ceremonies and official observations honoring the service’s history and personnel. Army leaders acknowledge the enduring commitment of soldiers and civilians supporting national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
McCreedy Reunion At O Conner Home
The annual McCreedy reunion was held July 4 at the home of Mr. and Mrs Orie O Connor near Ainsworth. A cooperative noon dinner followed by an afternoon of visiting. Attending included Wr. and Mrs. I. C. Steele Elmer Steele Eugene and Oscar of Riverside W. R. McCreer Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCreedy and Mrs. Milford McCreedy Fred and Dorothy Mr. and MT Burke McCreedy Jimmie Ainsworth Mrs Mae McCreer Mr. and Mrs Milo Steele Robert Audrey Joyce Mr. and Mrs Roland Benson of Washington Mrs T A Rebe Terry and Janet of Auburn Maine Dr and Mrs C O McCreedy John and Jane of Aledo Ill Mr and Mrs H McCreedy John Myron Earnest and Joan of Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCreedy
Orie O'Connor
Larry
Ainsworth
I. C. Steele
Elmer Steele
Eugene
Oscar
Riverside
W. R. McCreer
Alex McCreedy
Milford McCreedy
Fred
Dorothy
MT Burke McCreedy
Jimmie & Ainsworth
Mae McCreer
Milo Steele
Robert Audrey
Joyce
Roland Benson
Washington
T. A. Rebe
Terry
Janet
Auburn
Maine
O. McCreedy
John
Jane
Aledo
Ill
H. McCreedy
Myron
Earnest
Joan
Fairfield
Mrs. Baker Presides At W R C Meeting
The Women’s Relief Corps held a regular meeting at Legion hall with 19 officers and members present. New members Mrs. Myrtle Foster and Mrs. Myrtle Morgan joined. the charter was draped for Mrs. Sarah Walker. Effie Murdock invited members to a cabin outing on July 8 at Cone Lake. August serving committee listed. meeting closed with flags, anthem. The Stout reunion is set for Sunday July 15 at Sunset Park with a cooperative noon dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Relief Corps
Legion Hall
Myrtle Foster
Myrtle Morgan
Sarah Walker
Effie Murdock
W. RC
Cone Lake
Zepher Libe
Lucy McGaffey
Emma Campbell
Margaret Jarrard
Beth Brinning
Stout
Sunset Park
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Haeger
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Mable Swan
Galesburg, Jrl
Clyde Pratt
McAvoy Beauty Nook
Claire Quinn
Leonard
Margaret
Quinn
William Knack
BE. W. Wilson
Norfolk
Lee Knack
Plainview
Ralph Pratt
Jefferson City, Mo
Harry Miller
Leo Reuss
Patty
Pauline Reuss
Audubon
James Leslie
Scoop” McFadden
States
Fort Patrick Lee
Harry A. Reid
Fred Reid
Arnold
Ralph Ryan
Washington County Hospital
Fern Pastry Shop
Snake Eyes
Fern
West Side Square
Major
Pittsburgh
Regiment OF State Guard
Aleo Crate
Little’e
Ball
Ball Brothers Company
Muncie, Ind
Menamel
Little’s Furniture
Youngs
J. J. Minick
Laes
Ruth Foster
Navy War Wives Club
Ivan Marston
Ann Judson
Ray Sinhu
Schick Hospital
Rebekah Club
Rural Woman's Club
William Marie, Jr
Harold Wehr
Pho
Albert Wehr
Thomas Edwin Hobbs
Karl Hobbs
J. B. D. Martin
Robert Amlong
Germany
O'Conner
L. R. Baker
Echool
C.V. Grall
Une Perm
Paris
Yank
Eiffel Tower
America
Coca-Cola Company
Burlington
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Coca-Cola
Coke
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