Local wedding reception and community notices in Iowa City
Mr and Mrs Leo Sueppel attended a wedding reception in Reichs cafe Pine room honoring Virgil Scherrer and his bride. Scherrer, son of Mrs Philomena Scherrer and Mrs Elsie Bourke, married July 9 in Minneapolis. 37 guests attended. Also notes on Carl Bevins flight home on furlough, Lt Marguerite Hardy set to join Seattle duties, and local relocations and arrivals including Earl Limerman purchasing 220 East Seventh Street property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Sueppel
Iowa City
Reich's Cafe
Virgil Scherrer
Scherrer
St. Mary’s Church
Minneapolis
Minn
Philomena Scherrer
Town City
Elsie Bourke
Mid-Continent Airlines
Fort Smith, Ark
Earl Limerman
East Seventh Street
Andy Polis
Desert Island Dinner Plan for a Housewife
A playful exchange suggests choosing a dinner out over cooking at home. The speaker contrasts shipwreck gear with a meal that requires no cleanup, imagining the dining option as an ideal relief from housework and dishwashing.
Major Leagues National League Standings and Scores
The National League table shows Chicago at 43 29 and New York 42 46 with Pittsburgh 38 36 and Cincinnati 34 38. Thursday results include Chicago 6 Boston 1 and 3 1, Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn, Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia, Brooklyn 11 Cincinnati 5, New York 7 St. Louis 5. Philadelphia swept St. Louis in two games 4 0 and 11 0, with other matchups Cleveland 7 New York 4 and Washington 4 Chicago 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
CORT
New York
Pitttburgh
BORON
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Washington
Tad Eeedese
Geo Es
Cleveland
Boston
Detroit
Tennessee Health Unit Hosts Visiting Public Health Leaders
Dr Ruth EB Clurch and the Washington county health unit staff hosted Beatrice M Clutch acting director of the public health division at George Peabody College Nashville and Eva Hague associate director of public health nursing Iowa as they observed teaching facilities and studied rural calls. Judith Gibson from Peabody joined three months field training in rural public health and Edna Lewis a former Peabody teacher now in Chicago was mentioned. The unit planned a Sunset Park picnic to honor the guests with Mildred Johnston of Iowa City a Johnson county county nurse among other visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth EB. Clurch
Washington County
Beatrice M. Clutch
George Peabody College For Teachers
Nashville
Judith Gibson
Peabody
Washington
Miss Clutch
Rose Lewis
East
Washington Street
Edna Lewis
Chicago
Sunset Park
Mildred Johnston
Iowa City
Chitech
Johnson County
Caring for the sick requires time for personal upkeep
The guidance urges anyone caring for a sick person to take daytime or evening breaks for exercise and recreation. It also stresses personal grooming, cleanliness, and neatness, and recommends using a coverall apron in the sick room for quick changes between roles.
Fur traders shelter in fir wood houses near Arctic edge
A dozen Canadian fur traders living along the Arctic circle now stay warm in houses built from fir plywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Circle
War Reports From The Pacific Front And A Typhoon Strike
Troops push up the Karingo peninsula and the Aussies advance from Pandansari to seize a pipeline bridge over the Soember river. Ninth division units move toward Jesselton while Kimanis falls unopposed. amphibious landings occur near Andus. Typhoon Halsey’s 3rd fleet near Okinawa sustains major damage but all ships except one return to action. no vessels are lost and one life is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karingo
Pandansari
Soember
Setiggan-Ketjil
Ninth
Beaufort
Borneo
Jesselton
Kimanis
9Th
Guam
Adm
William F. Halsey
Philippines
Okinawa
Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Pittsburgh
Adm. Johns. McCain
Halbsey
Local Families and Moves Highlight Port Town News
Mrs W A Holland of Davenport visits relatives with the Lee Holland and Harold Putnam families. Clyde E Mullin and daughters Marita Sonja relocate to 562 South Fourth Avenue from Marshalltown. Mullin works for McCleery Cumming company. Mrs William K Body and sons Dennis and Richard of Detroit stay with her parents M G Campbell Sr. Mr Body travels for Norge in Detroit and Los Angeles on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Holland
Davenport
Lee Holland
Harold Putnam
Clyde E. Mullin
Marita
Sonja
South Fourth Avenue
Marshalltown
Mullin
The
McCleery Cummaing Company
William K. Body
Dennis and
Richard
Detroit
Mich
M. G. Campbell
Body
Norge Corporation
Los Angeles
Calif
Caution on Reigniting Banked Fires with Small Tool
Instructions describe using a thin instrument to push live coals to the rear or side of a fire pot. Fresh coal is added to the opposite depression. The method supposedly keeps the fire alive overnight.
Visit Ties Families Across States After Memorial Service
Mrs Evelyn Mae Caya and her son Billy travel from San Bernardino California to Lynxville Wisconsin for a memorial service honoring her husband and father killed on Okinawa in May. Also listed are Mrs R G Vincent heading to Oak Park Illinois and the Bayliss McKee families visiting Keota Iowa, with Stiling moving to a new home in Oak Park and recent Army discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Mae Caya
Billy
San Bernardino
Calif
RR. G. Humston
Humston
Lynxville
Wisc
R. G. Vincent
Oak Park, Ill
Robert McKee
Mary Margaret
Bill Bayliss
Joan
Barbara
Oak Park
Lit
Keota
Bayliss
Jfolu Carris
The
Chicago Tribune
McKee
Robert J. Stirling
Tommy
West
Monroe Street
Jr. Stiling
Willits Garage
United States Army
Ainsworth
Arnold's Barber Shop to Close Two Weeks in July
Cpl. Joseph Donato returns home on a 30 day furlough to spend time with his mother Mrs. Blubert Wilson and Mr. Wilson after 15 months overseas in Germany. He is a recipient of the Purple Heart for combat wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyce Burham
Pfe
Joseph Dean Bevins
States
Rock Island
Germany
Cpl
Calvin E. Humphreys
Walla Walla, Wash
E. V. Humphreys
Wyman
Air Corps
Joseph Donato
Blubert Wilson
Wilson
Rural Woman's Club Meeting Attended by Members and Guests
Thirteen members of the Rural Woman's club met yesterday with Mrs. William Marie Jr. Guests included Mrs. James Woolley of Ottumwa Mrs. Leonard Marie and Joan. President Mrs. Mary Shields led the business meeting. Roll call offered a canning hint. Hostess arranged contests and seasonally themed refreshments served with help from Mrs. Will Marie Sr. and Mrs. Leonard Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Woman's Club
William Marie
James Wooley
Ottumwa
Leonard Marie
Joan
Mary Shields
Will Marie
Kudzu Vine Erosion Ally Spreads Rapidly
The kudzu vine called porch vine in the South aids erosion control by quickly rooting every few feet at nodes and sending runners 60 to 75 feet long in a season, rapidly forming a mat over barren surfaces.
Shine Removal Tip for Worsteds with Iron and Vinegar
A method to remove shine from a worsted suit involves pressing with a warm iron and a cloth soaked in water with vinegar. Lightly rub the fabric afterward with fine sandpaper to reduce gloss.
Ruth Nichol Society Luncheon at Whisler Home
The Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church held its July meeting at the Whisler home with 22 members and five visitors. A one o clock luncheon featured floral tables and guests included Mrs Waters and Betty Stewart among others. A short program followed with devotions led by Mrs Oscar Lane, a piano solo by Miss Neill Trotman, and discussions about Youth conference plans in Tarkio Missouri. A handkerchief shower honored Miss Brewer who departs next month to teach in a Sudan mission school. The afternoon wrapped with social time and a brief business meeting led by president Mrs Cloyce Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the
United Tresbyterian Church
P. F. Whisler
Raymond Anderson
Clyde Putnam
Waters
Carol Brewer
Wallace Caldwell
Betty Stewart
Bernard Barger
Oscar Lane
Neill Trotman
Cloyce Stewart
Miss Brewer
Sudan
George Kerr
Prairie Flower Missionary Society Holds July Meeting
The Prairie Flower Missionary Society met at the church with 11 members and six children present. Co hosted by Mrs William Gammon Mrs Maurice Crawford and Mrs Fitza Smith. visitors included Mrs Roy Finke and Alice Mrs Ralph Herr and others. Mrs Karl Smith led devotions and scripture. Mrs Arthur Wiley gave a Brazil lesson citing God s Highway in Brazil and missionary work. The first Bible reading contest elected new captains Mrs N J Benson and Mrs H J Myers. A letter from Velma Booth Wagner missionary in China was read. Seasonal refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gammon
Maurice Crawford
Fitza Smith
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Roy Finke
Alice
Ralph Herr
Glen Beenblossom
John F. Rittenhouse
Maxine
Myrna Reeves
Marjorie Ganon
Doris Benson
Lorene Booth
Karl Smith
Arthur Wiley
Brazil
Grace Hiet Stuhl
N. J. Benson
H. J. Myers
Merritt Booth
Velma Booth Wagner
China
Pilotburg Ladies Aid gathering hosted by Mrs John Young
Mrs John Young hosted the Pilotburg Ladies Aid yesterday with 14 members attending. Margaret Brinning chaired in the president’s absence and an auction raised funds for the treasury. Visitors included Blanche Brown of Iowa City and several guests plus children attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg
John Young
Iona Oldfield
Treasury
Elizabeth Young
Richard Young
Don Smith
Zoe Kleinberg
Lester Fry
G. W. Manassier, Jr
Cart J. Anderson
Upstairs Shelf or Drawer for Bathroom Supplies
A compact storage idea for bathrooms using an upstairs shelf or drawer to group items like towels, soaps, medicines, and grooming tools. The setup aims to keep essentials organized, accessible, and off the counter for a tidy, efficient space.
Community Calendar Notices And Meetings Preview
Calendar notices list Unit No 7 of W S and S S families gathering for picnic at 6 30 p m Rock garden in Sunset Park bring dish to pass sandwiches and table service Daughters of 7 30 p m Monday Union Veterans Legion hall 8 p m Initiation Past Noble Grand Circle 8 p m at K C hall Wesleyan Service Guild 7 30 p m Mrs Roy Fields Booster club co hosts Mrs Leonard Marie Mrs Guy Stumpf roll call a recipe Valley Ladies Aid all day church meeting roll call and note about someone in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Garten
Sunset Park
Vv. F. W
K. C. Hall
Noble Grand Circle
Piac Cee
Si-O. Oy Bo Ban Wesleyan Service Guild
Roy Fields
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Conserve and Preserve on Jar Lids Bulging
Ruth Foster explains bulged lids do not always mean spoilage. during processing lids may bulge but spring back as jars cool. Do not press the lid. bulging during storage usually signals spoilage due to gas. Inspect all food before use and discard if seals fail.
Local Birthdays Mark 85th to 23rd Celebrations Across Homes
The Three Quarter Century club honors Mrs. Elizabeth Schulty on her 85th birthday. Darlene Joyce Miller is 11, with brother George turning 23. Lois Chewning is 5, Lindae Derby 3, Bonnie Schmitter 5, and Shirley Drish 5. Others include Jack Gibson in Europe and Roger Johnson age 20, plus numerous residents from Richland Wellman East Highland Braden and Wellston—all observing birthday anniversaries today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Quarter Century Club
Elizabeth Schulty
Darlene Joyce Miller
George
Bennie Miller
Lois Ellen Chewning
Cal Chewning
Lindae Joyce Derby
Norval Derby
Richland
Bonnie Lee Schmitter
Fred Schmitter
Shirley Ann Drish
Joe Drish
Keota
Jack Gibson
Roger Johnson
Toppan Johnson
Wellman
F. L. Mangold
Tom Carson
Howard Miller
Evelyn Bruegge
Raymond Moberly
East Highland
Mildred Kupka
Braden
Frank Taylor
Eloise Cupp
Robert Hyde
Wellston
Marion Porter
Jim Shalla
Munro Bontrager
Betty Sojka
Germaine Schmitt
Jet of stairs run for bathroom supplies vendor
A report notes shoppers chase a moving stock run in a building as workers run up and down stairs to fetch toilet tissue soap facial tissues and bath cleaners to meet demand.
Rebekah Club Picnic Brings Families Together
Members of the Rebekah club and about 30 families enjoyed a picnic last evening in the I O O F hall dining room. A short business meeting followed led by president Mrs Myrtle Morgan. Next gathering will be with Mrs Charles Mape. Visitor Francis Morgan of Fairfield attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
I. O. O. F. Hall
Myrtle Morgan
Charles Mape
Francis Morgan
Fairfield
Leona Fritz Weds Pfe Herbert Pauly in Memphis Church
Leona Fritz daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo J Fritz of Brighton wed Pfe Herbert C Pauly son of Mr and Mrs B J Pauly of Fort Madison in a seven o clock Saturday ceremony at Kennedy General Hospital chapel Memphis Tennessee The double ring ceremony was by Father Troy with Lt Monica Moran and Cpl Rudolph L Rath as guests A reception followed with Ward 2 A nurses and bride’s cake decor featured at the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Fritz
Brighton
Leona Fritz
Pfe
Herbert C. Pauly
B. J. Pauly
Fort Madison
Kennedy General Hospital
Memphis
Tenn
Troy
Post Chajalin
Monica Moran
Rudolph L. Rath
Weer
C O C Class Meeting At West Chester Methodist
The C O C class of West Chester Methodist Church met in July with Mrs. Clarence Niffenegger and Mrs. Merle Eckels as co hosts. Thirteen members attended. Devotions were led by Mrs. Milo De Long and a business meeting followed. Ed Testroet reviewed Reader's Digest article From Want to Freedom and led a discussion on flag colors and meaning. The afternoon was social with seasonal refreshments and garden bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Methodist Church
Clarence Niffenegger
Merle Eckels
Milo De-Long
Ed Testroet
Reader's Digest
Shoe Bag
A shoe bag hung in the kitchen serves as a convenient spot to store children's mittens caps and overshoes.
Entertain Class At Lawn Party Honors Taylor Dancing Group
Mrs. Guy Knauss and Mrs. Eli Cook hosted a lawn party at the former’s home to honor Mr. and Mrs. Zel ather Taylor and his dancing class. Children played games on the lawn and playground, and a weiner roast finished with marshmallow toasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Knauss
Eli Cook
Zelather Taylor
Bonnie Herr
Patty Coakley
Georgia Marshall
Margaret McCleery
Mary Ruth Galloway
Mary Lou
Betty Marston
Bob John
Tom Krause
Loretta Disney
Charlene Miller
Wellman
Patty Benson
Cheryl Cook
Sharon Kelley
Jeggy
Connie Knauss
Corrine Oriez
Maxine Crane Eleanor Miller
Dorothy
Nancy Harter
Virginia Cane
Sabaski Twins
Dinner after Golf At Country Club
Women of the Country club met at the clubhouse on Wednesday for a cooperative dinner after golf or bridge. Thirty nine attended. Helen Breese won low score in golf and Mrs. Dan Brindley was second low for holes 4 5 and 6. Bridge at two tables gave Mrs. T A Flenner the high score prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Breese
Dan Brindley
T. A. Flenner
Glenn L. Wilson
Don Paul
Hugo Lenseh
W. J. Shannon
Dave Elder
Roy Sowash
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paul Benell
Paul
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Martin
Bing
Marguerite Hardy
Seattle
Wash
Naval Air Station
Justin
Atchison Shoe Store
Ruth Dupuis
Kansas City
W. B. Dupuis
Florian
Sandy
W. of State Theater
Major
Tennessee People Study Health Unit
Massachusetts
Indiana
Alabama
Hornet
Bennington
San Jacinto
Belleau Wood
Bougainville
John Rodgers
Blue
Navy
3Rd Fleet
Arnold’s
Wm. Marie, Jr
Japan
U. S
Adms
John McCain
William Halsey
Ruth Nichol Society
Whisler Home
Pilotburg Society
J. Young
Aleo
Little’s
Mae
Union Veterans
Ius Pee Plass Legion Halt
Ruth Foster
Rudie Selmidt
Harry Kuntz
Stephen Wash
Eran
Mrs. C. Niffenegger
C.V. Grall
Pick-up and
Delvery
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