Local families plan trips and sales notices
Mr and Mrs Jesse Campbell will spend next week at Kandi yohi Minn with relatives. Mr Campbell takes a week off from Martins Cleaners. Marilyn Bell Nan Hoover and others will go to Mt Pleasant to attend the Young People Pioneer Institute staying at Hershey hall Iowa Wesleyan campus and return next Saturday. Summer Sale starts Monday at E M Bridges & Co. Rollins Children’s Sex close outs repair. The Pioneer Institute attendees meet at two this afternoon at the Methodist church. Mrs Warrell Clara Tate Mrs Acheson and Mrs Maxwell spent Wednesday in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Campbell
Kandiyohi
Minn
Ernest Snyder
Campbell
Martin’s Cleaners
Marilyn Bell
Nan Hoover
Bonnie Jean Simpson
Elaine Thomassen
Eleanor Keagy
Evelyn Meek
Jean Applegate
Virginia Robertson
Marjorie Logan
Mt. Pleasant
Young People's Pioneer Institute
Hershey Hall
Iowa Wesleyan
E. M. Bridges & Co
Rollins Children’s Sex
Pioneer Institute
Methodist Church
R. S. Warrell
Clara Tate
Jean Acheson
George Maxwell
Iowa City
Hospital and birth notices from Crawfordsville area
Larry Johnson of Crawfordsville was discharged last evening. Rev and Mrs George Pennington of West Chester announce a daughter born at 5 22 yesterday afternoon weighing seven pounds ten ounces. A son was born at 3 30 this morning to Mr and Mrs Edwin Tucker of 1038 North Fifth Street weighing eight pounds five ounces. Mrs Daniel Hershberger of 426 West Madison was admitted as a surgical patient. Mary Lena Davis of Crawfordsville was dismissed this morning. Mrs Ray Martin and her son were discharged this afternoon. American hens lay more than 18 dozen eggs per person annually per the 1940 census with much of it consumed by industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Johnson
Crawfordsville
George Pennington
West Chester
Edwin Tucker
North Fifth Street
Daniel Hershberger
West Madison
Mary Lena Davis
Ray Martin
Pavlock couple welcome daughter Cherill Lynn
Mr and Mrs Frank Pavlock Sr of Springfield Illinois announce the birth of a daughter on June 10 named Cherill Lynn They also have a son Jerry Allan Paul L Gorham former Journal staffer is the bride’s grandfather Mrs Bernard Barger and Mrs Della Barger of Cherokee visit Clyde Putnam home Read our Summer Sale Ad Monday E M Bridges Co Leonardy family will move from 320 West Second Street to 730 East Main Street They moved to 509 South Fourth Avenue from Albert Cherry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pavlock
Springfield
Ill
Cherill Lynn
Pavlock
Paul L. Gorham
Journal
Washington
Pavlocks
Jerry Allan
Bernard Barger
Della Barger
Cherokee
Clyde Putnam
June Putnam
Leonardy
West Second Street
East Main Street
Nels B. Westermark
South Fourth Avenue
Albert, Cherry
Oppenheimer Store Payouts Prompted by Old Thefts
In ten days two men visited J S Oppenheimer in Charlton offering to pay for items. One insisted on paying for a tie he took from stock, another said he could forget only by paying for a suit bought from Oppenheimer's father years ago, though no record exists. Separately census data note US yellow pine forests supply 1 percent of sawtimber and Douglas fir 26 percent. US farms raise chickens enough for five per person annually, less than one per family every two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Oppenheimer
Chariton
Oppenheimer
United States
Snakes Bite Man While Weeding Roadside
Roy Auringer of Grundy Center was bitten by an unidentified snake while cutting weeds along a road. He did not see the snake until the bite occurred and attempted to treat the wound by burning it out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Auringer
Grundy Center
Night telephone outage hits Sac City with 500 lines down
In Sac City last week a defect in wiring caused 500 telephones to go out of service during the night. By morning, the lines were back in operation and few residents noticed the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac City
Mrs Bell Huffman Hosts Blooming Night Blooming Plant Event
Mrs Bell Huffman of Knoxville invited friends to witness her night blooming cereus plant in full bloom at six in the evening last week and by midnight the flower had closed.
Standings and results from major leagues and today’s games
American League standings show New York leading with a .653 mark followed by Cleveland and Philadelphia. In the National League leaders include St Louis and New York with Cincinnati and Philadelphia trailing. Friday’s results include New York 6 St Louis 2 and Chicago 3 Washington 1 with only scheduled games. Pitchers listed for today’s matchups include Hughson at Detroit and Milnar at Cleveland among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Boston
Hughson
H. Newsomer
Gorsica
Trout
Donald
Auker
Philadelphia
McCrabb
Cleveland
Milnars
Sandra
Ross
W. L. Pet. Puig
Sat. Louis Een
Les Otis
Cincinnati
Opie
Rhisseo
Brooklyn
Walters
Wyatt
White
Schumacher
Pittsburgh
Butcher
Grissom
Passean
Johnson
Standing Rock may mark Black Hawk purchase boundary
Survey notes by S. W. Durham of Marion from 1874 suggest the Standing Rock near Mt. Vernon could serve as a natural boundary marker for the first Black Hawk purchase. The granite boulder is well embedded with a larger portion estimated at 12 to 15 feet high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Durham
Marion
Standing Rock
Black Hawk Purchase
Mt. Vernon
Ruth Nichol Society Hosts Guest Tea in Church
The Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church hosted 75 members from other societies and the Ladies Aid. Mrs. George Kerr led devotionals on prayer from Psalm 130, followed by Bible verses and a Lord's Prayer. Esther Stewart read Milne and Smart Money pieces, and Mrs. Richard Stewart reported on the WGM S convention in Washington DC with the theme Be Ye Steadfast. Refreshments were served by Mrs. George Kerr and Mrs. Cloyce Stewart with a calendalus centerpiece and yellow tapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nichol
Cloyce Stewart
Ladies Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid
Edward Holm
Esther Stewart
Milne
Smart Mone
Richard Stewart
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
Washington, D. C
W.G.M.S
Hostess Society
George Kerr
Darlene Miller Celebrates Seventh Birthday Observances
Darlene Joyce Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bennie Miller, was guest of honor at a birthday party yesterday at the Miller home. Eleven classmates invited, one out of town guest Leslie Payne of Milwaukee attended. Friday the 13th ties link to her brother George turning eighteen tomorrow and to Darlene born on that date eleven years later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Joyce Miller
Bennie Miller
Miller
Leslie Payne
Milwaukee
Wis
George Miller
Darlene Joyce
Lightning strikes leave witnesses stunned on courthouse lawn
Several bystanders were knocked about as a bolt hit the elm tree on the Iowa county courthouse lawn. C. E. Teeter nearly dropped to his knees, a woman lost her hat and hat pin was pulled free, scattering on the sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa County
C. EK. Teeter
Harlan Swimmers Hit New Pool in Chilly Weather
Despite cold weather 1,050 swimmers used the new Harlan pool last week, showing strong turnout and enthusiasm for the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Forty Relatives Honor Cherry Family Picnic
Mrs. Ella Cherry and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cherry with daughter Phyllis of Zion Illinois were honored during a Meek relatives picnic at the P. F. Whisler home in Living Lake. Forty relatives attended a cooperative lawn supper and an informal program followed by visits as the Cherry family ends ten days of visiting. They depart for home tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Cherry
Robert Cherry
Phyllis
Zion
Ill
Meek
P. F. Whisler
Living Lake
Cherry
Miniature Bouquets Displayed by Club
Myrtle Pearson hosted the Friendship club at her South Prairie home as nineteen members answered roll call on Advantages of Rural Life. A short business meeting followed. Bouquets were displayed and judged with Edith Shaefer presiding. Grace Shaw and Mrs. Allen Patterson tied for first. Alvin Shaw second. Charles Woe third. Entertainment was provided by Godfrey Juzeler and Harry Dye with games. Refreshments in pink and white were served by the hostess and Denald Brown and Ray Lambert. The next lawn social will be at Fred Shaw's home for members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Shaefer
Grace Shaw
Allen Patterson
Alvin Shaw
Charles Woe
Godfrey Juzeler
Harry Dye
Denald Brown
Ray Lambert
Fred Shaw
Harmony Club Hosts Ice Cream Supper at Sunset Park
Harmony club members and families enjoyed an ice cream supper at Sunset park with twelve families present. President Mrs. Will McConnell led a brief meeting planning the August club picnic and decided to skip sunshine sisters in favor of gifting the hostess a shower of gifts. Children played games as the evening ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Club
Sunset Park
Will McConnell
Sunshine
Mrs. Max Huston Honored at Mixed Shower
Bonnie West and Ruth Hotle along with Virginia Hotle hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Max Huston at the Hotle home. Guests included Mary Wells Ina Lewis Betty Chalupa Virginia Sheetz Alice Finke Jeannette Krabill Marilyn Green Barbara Vlasta Musil Jean West and Mrs Harold Huston. The evening featured games scrapbook making and gift opening with favors arranged under a blue and white umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie West
Ruth
Virginia Hotle
Max Huston
Hotle
Mary Wells
Ina Lewis
Betty Chalupa
Virginia Sheetz
Alice Finke
Jeanette Krabill
Marilyn Green
Barbara and
Vlasta Musil
Jean West
Harold Huston
Social calendar notice for Wesleyan and local groups
The town social calendar lists events this week including Wesleyan Service Guild at Glen Dunbar home at 7 30 and gathering at Central park south entrance 7 15. W F W auxiliary meets. Pythian Sisters and families share a pot luck supper at Paul Harvey home 6 30 with self provided service. Wednesday Rosemary club 2 pm Mrs Donald Brown Sunshine Community club in afternoon Mrs Henry Lanning. Thursday Lexington Ladies Aid at the Church Second division hosts Pilotburg Ladies Aid guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
Ee Kay Weidner
Glen Dunbar
Central Park
W.F.W
Paul Harvey
Rosemary Club
Donald Brown
Sunshine Community Club
Henry Lanning
Lexington Ladies Aid
Pilotburg Ladies Aid
Local Birthday List Highlights Numerous Residents
A community birthday list marks celebrations for J. B. McCaleb of Dublin age 84 and Roger LeKoy turning one, among others like Dee Work a Three Quarter Century Club member born in 1861. Several residents from East Highland Wellman and Washington join in as birthdays occur today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Banks
Brighton
Raymond Kos
Wellman
Ray Steele
East Highland
Ernest Fisher
Salem
Dee Work
40Th
Broadway
Dee Puniak Springs
Fla
Richmond
Guest Day Picnic at Sunset Park by Loyal Woman’s Class
Members of the Loyal Woman’s class of the Baptist church and their guests enjoyed a luncheon yesterday at Sunset Park. The afternoon was spent rising. The next meeting will be September 12 with Mrs. Alfred Trevenerry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Woman’s Class
the Baptist Chum
A && Operative
Sunset Park
Alfred Trev Nerry
Members of Unit 10 at Schwartz Home
Eleven members of Unit 10 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methods church were entertained yesterday by Mrs. Glo Schwartz. The meeting was led by Mrs. Stee Crawford with secretary Marguerite Hering recording. Mrs. Charles Palmer led devotionals followed by a study of Matthew chapter 19. The afternoon ended with visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwartz Home
Unit Oe 19
Woman's Society of Chroan Service
The
Methods Church
Glo Schwartz
Stee Crawford
Marguerite Hering
Charles Palmer
Matthew
Recital Highlights Eleanore Keagy Presented in Recita
Eleanore L Keagy presented in Recita with Mary Serden as piano accompanist and Rosetta Vodicka assisting. About 45 attendees watched eight o'clock start at the Serden Music studio. Keagy wore a floor length blue and white gown. Rudiger and Simpson wore coordinated outfits. The program closed with selections including The Birds and Laughing Cavalier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elouise Serden
Eleanore Louise Keagy
Cntralto
Serden Music Studio
Miss Rudiger
Miss Simpson
Lincoln Street Club Meeting at Stewart Home
The Lincoln Street Club met with Mr. Howard Stewart on Tuesday afternoon. Eight members and two guests attended. The afternoon was social with a one course luncheon served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Street Club
Stewart
Ainsworth
Howard Stewart
Tas
Parasite Researchers Track Beetle Spread
Agricultural scientists report discovery of a parasite evolving to catch up with the spread of Japanese beetles, signaling potential new control measure as pest expansion continues.
New Year Birthdays Noted In Local Listings
Mildred Kupka of Braden Me Robert Hyde of Wellston Ja Shalla Munro Bontrager with Germaine Schmitt begin the new year tomorrow. Betty Sojka daughter of Mr Rose Sojka will be 14 tomorrow and I L Mangold will be 76 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Kupka
Braden
Robert Hyde
Wellston
Shalla
Munro
Germaine Schmitt
Betty Sojka
Rose Sojka
I’. L. Mangold
Miller children turn ages on Birthday Eve
Darlene Joyce Miller turns seven tomorrow and Geom Miller 18 tomorrow. They are the children of Mr and Mrs Bennie Miller.
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Wolf Floral CO
K. M. Bridges & Co
Rockwood's Shoe Dept
L. Ivan Norton
Eveready Plumbing & Hig. Co
110Th Quartermaster Regiment
Second Army
Tennessee
Ben Lear
Reister Bros
Teuek Sevee
Stafe
Pirates
Mickie
Jack Lords
Reac
Che
Ruth Nichol Society
Darlene J. Miller
Myrtle Pearson
South Prairie
Friendship Club
BY Jack Soids
Elmer Wasut
REDS
Cardinals
Sewell
Lierodle
Cincinnati Reds
J. B. McCaleb
Dublin
Sidney Smith
Bernard Reed
Roger LeKoy
Ives McKay
Sam Erwin
A. C. Peterson
Charlotte Earll
Virgil Earll
Joan Brown
V. Brown
Cora Crumpacker
Rudie Schmidt
Myrtle Waggoner
Roger Johnson
Toppan Johnson
Evelyn Bruegge
Raymond Moberly
Jack Jibson
Tom Carson
Howard Miller
Mildred Musil
Frank Taylor
Marion Porter
Lois Ellen Chewning
Mrs
Cal Chewning
Eleanore L. Keagy
Recita
Seve
Geom Miller
aUle
Ors
Eastern Star & Rainbow Girls Ly. Muscatine
Moonlight K
C. —and— Jr. C
C Ly. Muscatine
Maurie Bruckmann
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