Local social events feature golf guests and a family homecoming
Mrs. Ray Whitehead and other Iowa City guests enjoyed a luncheon bridge and nine holes of golf at the Iowa City Country Club. Donald Knight family hosted a dinner for service members including Sgt Whitchelo and Pvt Lambert, reuniting since February in France. Washington Co Sheep and Wool Growers plan a lamb grading pool on July 25 at Milwaukee yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Whitehead
Alvin Rommel
Joe Picken
Helen Breese
Richard Young
Stan Kiesey
J. W. Shenefelt
Iowa City
Iowa City Country Club
Rommel
Whitehead
Picken
Lee Holland
Donald Knight
William Palmer
Richard
Dean
Gerald
Frank Whitchelo
Eddie
Myrtle Whitchelo
Kenneth Knight
Leona Scott
Russell
Maquoketa
Esther Knight
Cedar Rapids
Elizabeth Meek
Mill Valley
Calif
Pfe
Donald L. Knight
Gardiner General Hospital
Chicago
Sam Lambert
Donald Lambert
Sgt. Whitchell
Pvt. Lambert
France
Pfe. Knight
Washington Co. Sheep and Wool Growers Ass’n
Milwaukee Yards
D. W. McClure
B. J. Holmes
Muscatine
Floyd Maxwell
Maxwell
Walter Harvey
Holmes
Mr. Harvey
Maxwells
Charles Vincent
Davenport
Major Leagues Baseball Standings and Sunday Results
The American League standings show Washington at 43 32 with a .556, Cleveland at 85 239.493, and Philadelphia at 25 50 .533. Sunday results include New York 5 Detroit 4 in the first game and Boston 6 Cleveland 4 with rain affected second games, plus Chicago at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Washington delayed by rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OkseCtrie
Washington Aei
Etieas
Alana Nek
Ae Shay
Cleveland
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Baseball score recap across multiple games
Scores reported include Chicago 5 New York 8 in game one and 7 to 2 in game two. Pittsburgh plays Brooklyn with 9 to 1 in the first and 15 to 3 in the second. Cincinnati defeats Philadelphia 6 to 1 and 3 to 1, while Boston dominates St. Louis 38 to 1 in game one and 5 to 8 in game two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Nationnal Lbeauge
Former Pastor Is Heard at Grace Hill Moravian Church
A large attendance at Grace Hill Moravian Church heard Rev. Alfred de Groot Vogler, retired navy chaplain and longtime Grace Hill pastor, recount his naval life. About 60 attended a cooperative dinner at the Community building after services, hosted by a committee including Mrs. Nelson Woodford and others, with summer flowers on the tables. Afternoon visits followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred de Groot Vogler
Grace Hill Moravian Church
Nelson Woodford
Max Waterhouse
Charles Johnson
John Williams
New Lock Proposed for Keokuk River Dam
War department officials announce plans for a new 110 foot wide by 1,200 foot long lock at the Mississippi River Pow er Co. dam in Keokuk. A public hearing is set for August 16 in the Keokuk post office building to gather views on location and construction and assess navigation needs for the upper Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Ill
Mississippi River Power Co
Keokuk
War Department
Hospital Discharges and Newborns Highlight Local Notices
Dismissals included Mrs Marvin Buckwalter and son Terry Mack from 523 West Main, Mrs Ralston Meek, 623 West Madison, Mrs Daryl Wood of Ainsworth, Mrs Robert Wells of Carnfoldsville, Mrs George Sigler of Keota, Mrs Roscoe White of route one. Merle Chambers of Almsworth transferred to Merry hospital Town City. Mr and Mrs Ralph W Young, 409 East Jefferson, welcomed a nine pound one ounce son at 11 52 Saturday. A daughter born at 3 17 this morning to Mr and Mrs Fred Bliefuss of Chicago weighed seven pounds nine and a half ounces. Glen Miller of route one underwent emergency appendectomy yesterday afternoon. Tonsillectomies listed as ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Buckwalter
Terry Mack
West Main Street
Ralston Meek
West
Madison Street
Daryl Wood
Ainsworth
Robert Wells
Carnfordsville
George Sigler
Keota
Roscoe White
Route One
Merle Chambers
Almsworth
Merry Hospital
Town City
Ralph W. Young
East Jefferson Street
Fred Bliefuss
Chicago
Glen Miller
Local News Briefs Reflect Postwar Moves and Visits
Mrs. Carl J. Roberts returns from a ten day Michigan trip visiting Battle Creek Lansing and Ypsilanti. The Martin family moves to Monmouth Illinois where Homer F Martin becomes Farm Store manager prior to military discharge for medical reasons. Families travel to Sioux Falls Muscatine and Ames for visits and recoveries. Mary Greely hospital reports Betty Allbaugh's satisfactory appendectomy recovery. Several service members return home or prepare for new assignments as relatives gather for dinners and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J. Roberts
Michigan
Battle Creek
Lansing
Ypsilanti
Homer F. Martin
Wayne and
Dean
Iowa City
Monmouth, Ill
Martin
Armed Forces
South Second Street
Monmouth
Morning routings for Wayne Gamon and associates listed
Morning route details name Wayne Gamon route one LaVonne Wenger Mt Pleasant Sybil Bagge 311 East Washington street list of individuals and address fragments from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Gamon
LaVonne Wenger
Mt Pleasant
Sybil Bagge
East Washington Street
Birthday Milestones Mark Small Town Lives
A column notes several local birthdays from the area. Among those celebrated are Sandra Kaynfield daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Enfield and Shekby Jean Summer daughter of Milton Summer of Wellman. Others include Gary Lane Morgan and Jean Ann Senn with cake candles and children turning eight and sixteen. Residents extending greetings include Mrs W S Hemmings Mrs C A Speer Omer Bath Hazel Stalder and Frances Harvey Mrs Edna A Carter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Kaynfield
Dean Enfield
Shekby Jean Summer
Milton Summer
Wellman
Gary Lane Morgan
Lane Morgan
Clay
Jean Ann Senn
Clarence Senn
Lockridge
W. 5. Hemmings
Fred Schroeder
Ainsworth
C. A. Speer
St. Johns, Mich
Omer Bath
East Highland
Hazel Stalder
Howard Wagner
Frances Harvey
Edna A. Carter
Mrs Davis Hosts Wy man Community Club Meeting
Mrs. Homer Davis entertained the Wy man Community club at her home with 38 members present for the annual officer election. Elected were President Jessie Rees Vice President Mary Paisley Secretary Ruth Witting and Treasurer Blodmen Davis. Plans were made for the August picnic at Columbus Junction Chautauqua park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Homer Davis
Wyman Community Club
Jessie Rees
Mary Paisley
Ruth Witting
Blodmen Davis
Sarah Davis
Ruth Gipple
Mary Evans
Lois Jones
Columbus Junction Chautauqua Park
Rose Huston
Millie Dunn
Veita Finke
Eunice Letts
Weekend trip highlights from Pine Lake Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs BE Lu Stewart plus Mr and Mrs BF Bostwick Jr and Mrs RJ Tanner and Dorothy Ann Jack and Jane Tanner returned Saturday night after a week at Pine Lake Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mrs. Be, Lu. Stewart
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
R. J. Tanner
Dorothy Ann
Jack
Jane Tanner
Pine Lake
Wis
Ronnie Greiner Birthday Honoree
Mr. and Mrs. Reynold Greiner hosted a noon birthday dinner honoring their son Ronnie who will observe his second birthday on July 18. The celebration included a decorated cake and many remembrances from relatives including Mary Lahr his great grandmother and Greiner grandparents John and Mary Greiner Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynold Greiner
Ronnie
Mary Lahr
East Pleasant Plain
John W. Greiner
Keota
Myron White
Myron, Jr
Margaret Everhart
George
Conserving and Preserving Jar Lids Use and Tips
Ruth Foster explains proper use of three piece and two piece jar lids. For three piece lids ensure smooth jar rims, rubber under glass lid, tighten band, process, then re tighten and wait 12 to 24 hours. For two piece metal lids soak, place disk on filled jar, tighten band firmly, avoid touching band until cool, and check for indented seal after 12 to 24 hours.
Newton Judge to Substitute in Washington Court
Judge P G Siegers of Newton will be in Washington on Thursday to hold court substituting for Judge Frank Bechly of Montezuma who presided over the county's March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Siegers
Newton
Washington
Frank Bechly
Montezuma
Ramseyer Junior to Undergo Major Operation at Mercy
Harry Ramseyer Jr entered Mercy hospital in Iowa City on Saturday for a major operation planned for this morning. He is expected to remain in the hospital for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ramseyer, Jr
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Social calendar listings for local clubs and groups
Notices list meetings and events for Daughters of Union Veterans Legion V F W Auxiliary Wesleyan Service Guild Booster club Valley Ladies Aid Snowball Social Pythian Circle St James Circle American Legion Auxiliary Country club women Cooperative dinner St Anthony Circle Rebekah lodge Lexington Ladies aid Independent club and others with times locations and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand Circle
Fo Bee Wesleyan Service Guild
Roy Fields
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Wayne Knupp
Pythian Circle
Sigan Gee
Don Brindley
St. James Circle
Morris Beenblossom
Second St
American Legion Auxiliary
Nechwenwee
Ugelow
Trotter Families Home for Reunion
AINSWORTH July 14 A large gathering of the late W J Trotter’s children met at the G F Trotter home for a reunion. Attendees included Leonard Trotter from Cincinnati and several relatives from Texas and Iowa, with travel plans and family connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trotter
Dorothy Julius
Burlington
H. H. Ross
Steve
Tommy Morris
Marion Stoutner
Lester Timmis
Martha Gamon Named 4 H Club Hostess
Martha Gamon serves as the 4 H club hostess in the local program. She will greet and assist members at events and meetings, supporting youth activities and community outreach through the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Gamon
Motor vehicle crashes claim elderly pedestrians
Aged pedestrians sixty five years or over account for two of every seven fatalities in motor vehicle traffic accidents, highlighting higher risk for older individuals in urban streets.
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Coffee Club
Warren Lins
Santos Hernandez
South Pacific Islands
Wolf’s Flower
Martin’s
Wade Gardner
Jerry
Indianola, Sr
J.g
John Gardner
Corpus Christi
Texas
Indianola
J. E. Gardner
Harold Timmins
Virginia Shepherd
Fairfield
Fern Pastry Shop
Pio
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Major
Grace Hill
C.v.crull
F. C. Surface
Robert
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
W. JF. Allbaugh
Ames
Mary Greely Hospital
Betty Custer
Allbaugh
Iowa State College
Della Humphreys
Ver CG. Edwards
Jacqueline
Portland
Ore
Cpl
Calvin Kk. Humphreys
Walla Wala
Wash
David Johns
Anna May White
Davie
Crawfordsville
FE. E., Humphreys
Jean
Dale
E. V. Humphreys
Adeline
Woman
Robert West
Johnny
Mary Jo
Adel
R. E. Shannon
Jean Brower
Hutchinson
Kaw
Homer Brower
Cpl. Brower
Marianna
Florida
Brower
Mary Jane McIntire
Middleton
M. M. Whitely
Muriel
Philip
Denver, Colo
Dennis Lynch
Mr. Whitely
Mrs. Whitely
Mr. Lynch
Kathryn Bostwick
Ing
Mrs
B. F. Bostwick, Sr
Virginia Wylie
Burlington Protestant Hospital
Don Write
T. M. Mast
Gus
Agency
Donald Shepherd
Mary Jr
Santa Rosa
Lt. Shepherd
European Theater
Lemmon Building
Wrank Shepherd
Harold Jarvis
Boca Raton Air Field
Ela
Don McClure
Cooperative Service Company
Marine Corps
Maxine Morrow
Mr. MecClure
Sunset Park
Wilma Walton
Douglas Aircraft
Otto Walton
Brighton
Walton
Donald Walton
Central College
Pella
Stanley Simpson
Patty Stumpf
Bethlehem
Penna
Howard McBride
Dean Crawford
Harold Beenblossom
Edna Caldwell
Merle Simpson
Arthur Fetters
Pfe. Hernandez
Manuel Perez
Waco
Camp Butner
Pvt
Graie White
Des Moines
A Ousinn
Little's Furniture
Aghrd
Marvin Ray Christer
Ezra Chiristner
Pleasant Ridge
Mary Catherine Knotek
John Knotek
Jackie Murphy
Mrs. Davis
Ronnie Greiner
Ruth Foster
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
St. Anthony Circle
John Wheetan
Tihursiaey
Rebekah Lodge
C. F. Hall
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
No. T. U
C. Vv. Crull
Fourth Ave
Independent Club
Frank Janecek
H. H. Club
Mrs. Jeffries
Duplate
Duplite
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Coke
CocaCola Company
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