Local residents visit and move among Clinton and Dubuque
Mrs. Leo Reuss and Mrs. Pauline Reuss arrive from Clinton and Dubuque to visit through Sunday at the Pratt home. Mr. and Mrs. Bus Jensen of Dubuque plan a Sunday visit. Several locals travel to Des Moines for business, and others note housing moves and family visits including Mark Speidel's leave from the navy and a CaliforniA trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Reuss
Clinton
Pauline Reuss
Dubuque
C. A
Hospital Dismissals and Admissions Report
Mrs Keith White and son David Keith were discharged to West Chester this morning. Mrs Oriel Sankey and son Curtis Ray of Washington were discharged. Mrs George Pennington and daughter Martha Darling were noted. Carol Hines underwent appendicitis surgery yesterday afternoon. Mrs Emma Allen of Wellman was admitted as a medical patient. Mrs Maurice Putman was admitted for observation after a car accident yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith White
David Keith
West Chester
Oriel Sankey
Curtis Ray
Washington
George Pennington
Martha Darling
Carol Hines
Emma Allen of
Wellman
Maurice Putman
New Teachers Elected Here and Coaches Hired
Washington public schools elect two new teachers for next year. Ross Stephens of Hamburg Iowa named industrial arts junior high coach and instructor while Helen Harrison of Montgomery City Missouri will teach music and art at Stewart. Dorothy Kammeuller of Tomah Wisconsin to kindergarten and extra elementary duties at Stewart. Stephens to coach junior college football. Kennedy Kimberlin resigns to lead Dubuque high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Public Schools
Board of Education
Ross Stephens
Hamburg
Iowa
Helen Harrison
Montgomery City
Stewart School
Dorothy Kammeuller
Dubuque High School
Geneva
Fred Geneva
Lincoln
Stewart
Joe Duen
Stephens
Minnesota State Teachers College
Moorhead
Minn
State University of Iowa
Flavis Richards
West Waterloo
Christian College
Columbia
University of Missouri
Tomah
Wis
Helen Farley
Miss Farley
Clinton
Miss Kammeuller
Washington
Chicago visitors tour Ada Hollingsworth home on vacation route
Mr and Mrs Fred Reher and Mr and Mrs Otto Grobe with sons Donald and Roger of Chicago visited Ada Hollingsworth this week en route to Yellowstone National Park. Mr and Mrs W D Booth sold their 1203 North Marion Avenue acreage to William Kurtz of Pleasant Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Harding
North
Iowa Avenue
George Knauss
Fred Reher
Otto Grobe
Donald
Roger
Chicago
Ada Hollingsworth
Yellowstone National Park
W. D. Booth
Marion Avenue
William Kurtz
Pleasant Plain
Indees Face Cedar Rapids Kilowatts at Blattner Field Sunday
Cedar Rapids sends one of the state’s polished semipro nines led by Stastny Diehl Bailey Benedict to challenge the Indees at Blattner Field. Key decisions hinge on Kilmer Keith’s availability and Red Mellecker or Dick Singleton on the mound in a bid to boost the offense after a quiet return to form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Indees
Blattner Field
Sayne
Reddy
Bob Stastny
Iowa
Max Raymond
Kilmer Keith
Eddie Chuck
Short
Fuhr
Burich
Max Mitchell
Buckwalter
Whitehead
Keith
Mellecker
Singleton
Red Mellecker
Red
Dick Singleton
Conesville
Mundee
Conesville High School
San Diego
United States Marine Corps
Standings and headlines from Major Leagues
American League standings show strong performance by Cleveland and Detroit with Cleveland at .685 and Detroit at 0.0 despite mixed results. Today's highlights include Detroit 7 Washington 1 and New York 4 Cleveland 8 as part of Thursday's results. Pitchers listed for upcoming games include Feller Wagner etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kl. Pet
Cleveland
PTE
Racepore
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Russo
Feller
Boston
Grove
Rigney
Washington
Leonard
Detroit
Gorsica
Knott
Auker
Cincinnati Beats New York In Open Contested Matchup
Cincinnati defeated New York 5 to 4 as the only game on the schedule. Pittsburgh played at Boston with rain in the forecast. St. Louis and Brooklyn hosted, while 2-Pittsburgh matched up against Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. L. Pet
Brooklyn
St. NE
New York A
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
White
Higbe
Heintzelman
Sullivan
Errickson
Johnson
Mrs Libe and family visit Peoria. Knepp to Des Moines
Mrs John Libe and daughter Dorothy with Mrs Frank Libe and Kathryn Latta tour Peoria Illinois visiting Mike Lewis and the Bairds at Creve Coeur. They report the former Washington residents busy with a new home. Floyd Knepp to Des Moines for a six week aircraft sheet metal course. Ernestine stays with Ray Gidley. Knepp previously worked as an outside salesman for Montgomery Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Libe
Dorothy
Frank Libe
Kathryn Latta
Peoria
Ill
Mike Lewis
Stanley Baird
Creve Coeur
Washington
Bairds
Floyd Knepp
Des Moines
American Aircraft School
Ernestine
Ray Gidley
Knepp
Montgomery Ward
Fresh eggs and local visits noted in Keota area
Fresh eggs retail 21c per dozen noted for Reister Bros. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiley and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stewart will drive to Rochester Minnesota tomorrow and return Sunday afternoon. They plan to visit Everett Simpson a surgical patient at St Marys hospital Mayo clinic and Mrs Simpson. Mrs Simpson spent a few days with her parents in Cedar Falls. Report from Mr Simpson says he is getting along very well. Mrs William Miller and daughter Mary Lou Mr and Mrs Lou McFarland all of Keota were business visitors here this morning. Mr and Mrs Blaine J Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wiley
Richard Stewart
Rochester
Minn
Everett Simpson
St. Mary's Hospital
Mayo Clinic
William Miller
Mary Lou
Lou McFarland
Keota
White Shrine Picnic Planned in Randpark Keokuk
Members and families of the Damascus Shrine are invited to the southern Iowa White Shrine picnic in Randpark Keokuk on Sunday July 27. A basket dinner will be served at 12 30 with an afternoon program in which each Shrine will contribute one number. Matta Shrine No 12 of Keokuk will host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
Iowa
Randpark
Keokuk
Matta Shrine No. 12
Walnut Woman's Club Plans Picnic
Sixteen members met at the home of Mrs. Earl Burroughs for a roll call and a current event. Gayle Davis attended as a guest while several children were present. The group planned the annual picnic for August 7 at Sunset Park and invited members' families. Mrs. Leslie McFarland spoke on a One Dish Meal. The August meeting will be with Mrs. Roy Miller, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Burroughs and her daughter-in-law Mrs. Myron Burroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Woman's Club
Earl Burroughs
Gayle Davis
Sunset Park
Leslie McFarland
Roy Miller
Burroughs
Myron Burroughs
Ek.O.W. Club Meets With Mrs. A Norton
Mrs. Amos Norton of New London hosted Ek. Oo. W. club members and guests Mrs. Don Carbaugh of Ottumwa and Mrs. Mae Snook. A noon dinner followed by social afternoon. A letter was written for a member on vacation. A six o’clock lunch preceded departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Norton
New London
Ek. Oo. W. Club
Don Carbaugh
Ottumwa
Mae Snook
Mrs Ambrose Gilpin Hosts H H Club Meeting
Mrs Ambrose Gilpin hosted yesterday afternoon for eleven H H club members. Guests included Mrs J Boyd and her son Reid. Members named most disliked household duties during roll call. An ice cream social is planned for Tuesday evening August 5. Next meeting set with Mrs W C Longer on August 14. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Boyd and Mrs Givans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Gilpin
H. H. Club
J. Boyd and
Reid
W. C. Longer
Boyd
Givans
Missionary Society Picnic at A Stout Home
Fifteen members of the Margaret Owen Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church were hosted by Laura Jean Stout at the Stout home. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. George Kerr and sons. Audrey Hotle, the society president, led the lesson, with plans for a breakfast in Sunset Park at the August meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Owen
Cherokee Man, 59, Killed in Highway 59 Crash
Harlan T. V. Dawson 59 of Cherokee died from a crushed chest when his car sideswiped a semi truck three miles south of Cherokee on Highway 59. Wife 60 and daughter 20 from Epworth injured. Trucker uninjured. Dawson active in highway safety work and local promotion. House sold to Mrs. Anna Landau with possession August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan—T. V. Dawson
Cherokee
Here
Dawson
Hfe
Ella Hogan
Epworth
Oklahoma City, Okla
Illinois Central
South Second Avenue
Anna Landau
City Institute of W C J U Meets in Hawthorne Home
The City Institute of the Wom an' s Christian Temperance Union held an all day meeting at Mrs J A Hawthorne's home. Morning devotions led by Mrs George Brinton opened at 10 30. Reports noted 14 calls and 15 bouquets while a $2 contribution was sent to Union Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Institute of the Woman’ S Christian Temperance Union
J. A. Hawthorne
George Brinton
Rolf
Union Service Organization
Evangelist G. E. Vinaroff
God Bless
America
God Save America
Clara Tate
Pearl Whistler
Hawthorne
T. F. Barker
Washington County
W.C.T.U
Ella Gordon
Past Chiefs Meet With Mrs G Baker
The Pythian Past Chiefs association met with Mrs. George Baker. After the business session, bridge was played at two tables with Mrs. William Matucha winning high score, Mrs. G A Reinert low score, and Mrs. Charles Marshall receiving the traveling prize. Refreshments followed. The hostess for next meeting will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Past Chiefs’ Association
George Baker
William Matucha
G. A. Reinert
Charles Marshall
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting With Mrs R J Tanner
Seven members of the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. R. J. Tanner. The lesson study covered the Mission Festival. The group visited after and refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. W. M. Tweeten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
R. J. Tanner
W. M. Tweeten
Baptists Set 47th Iowa Assembly in Iowa Falls
The 47th annual Iowa Baptist assembly will run July 21 to August 1 in Iowa Falls. Speakers include Rev. Edwin Bell of Chicago on finance and promotion, Tung-Yuen Fong from Crozer Seminary, and Rev. M. L. Robinson of Fremont Neb. Assembly dean is Rev. B G Field and athletics director is A J Bielefeldt. Officers are Rev. W R Yard president, C J Morrow vice president, Rev. O A Broyles secretary, and Dr A W Caul custodian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Iowa Baptist Assembly
Edwin Bell
Chicago
Central States
Council of Finance and Promotion
Tung-Yuen Fong
Crozier Seminary
Chester
M. L. Robinson
First Baptist Church
Fremont
Neb
B. G. Field
Des Moines
Assembly
A. J. Bielefeldt
Dunkerton
W. R. Yard
Webster City
C. J. Morrow
Ottumwa
O. A. Broyles
Plainfield
A. W. Caul
Marriage of Lucille Telford and Carl McGraw Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Telford of Ainsworth announce the marriage of their daughter Lucille to Carl McGraw son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom McGraw of Ainsworth. The ceremony was June 19 in Kahoka Missouri with Rev. Monroe officiating. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Telford
Ainsworth
Lucille
Carl McGraw
Tom McGraw
Kahoka
Rev
Monroe
McGraw
Ainsworth High School
Mrs. McGaw
Mr. McGraw
Chapter L T T T meets at Helen Huston home
Chapter L of the T T T held its monthly business meeting Monday evening at the home of Helen Huston with 12 members present. After business, light refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.T. T’s
Helen Huston
Speidel Reports on the Philippines to Kolah Club
Mrs. N. M. Speidel hosted a Kolah club afternoon with speaker Mark Speidel grandson of the hostess. He described three years in the Philippine islands, a sailor’s life, and displayed curios from Shanghai. The club picnic will be August 12 at the I. D. Quinn home near Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Speidel
United States Navy
Philippine Islands
N. M. Speidel
San Francisco
Calif
Kolah Club
Charles Palmer
I. D. Quinn
Wellman
Twelve Women to Wellman for Day of Golf Luncheon
Washington Country Club hosts twelve women golfers from Iowa City and Knoxville for a day of golf on Wednesday. Morning play awards a ball to Helen Breese for low score. afternoon honors go to Mrs. R. A. Jurging for most points on hole No. 9. Dutch treat lunch at Lewis cafe followed by bridge. luncheon reservations with Mrs. Shannon or Mrs. Shenefelt by Tuesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Country Club
Wellman Country Club
Helen Breese
Washington
R. A. Jurging
Lewis Cafe
Iowa City
Knoxville
W. J. Shannon
J. W. Shenefelt
Iowa State Fair Wins 1941 National Dirt Track Championship
Des Moines officials announced the Iowa state fair has been awarded the 1941 national dirt track automobile racing meet to be held on August 22, 24 and 29. Over 60 regional champions are expected to compete after track upgrades including resurfaced half mile surface steeper banks and firmer straightaways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa State Fair
Iowa County Homes Run Costs Drop in 1939
County homes in Iowa cost 758278 dollars to operate in 1939, down from 795238 in 1938. Per capita cost fell seven cents to 3.10. Lowest inmate costs were in Cherokee and Sac. highest in Howard at 7.66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Cherokee
Sac
Hamilton
Pocahontas
Kossuth
Butler
Adams
Washington County Costs And Individual Payouts Listed
Hitchell seven fifty Taylor six seventy three Mills six thirty six Adair six sixty nine Audu bon five fifty one Lyon five forty five Polk five thirteen Cass five four Jones four ninety three Washington county cost two ninety four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchell
Taylor
Mills
Adair
Audubon
Lyon
Polk
Cass
Jones
Social Calendar of Local Groups and Meetings
Notices by 10 a m Friday for Rebekah lodge at 1 0 0 F hall. Saturday W R G 2 30 p m at hall. Monday Daughters of Union Veterans 7 30 p m G A R hall. Tuesday Woman s Missionary society U P church evening division 7 30 p m. Nelle Tripp Booster club afternoon Mrs Marion Robertson bring thimbles to work on blankets for Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of U.P. Church
Nelle Tripp
Marion Robertson
Red Cross
Birthday notices mark multiple local residents ages
Mrs Florence Durst celebrates her 17th birthday born in Mount Pleasant Greta Diane Milburn Krabill of Washington G W Manassier Leo Abaugh and Frances Stifel Stern loff now in New York City Loren Lee Gingerich seven Jackie Jaimes 13 and Nick Klepfer all have birthdays today The Journal notes a misprint correcting Mr and Mrs Hubert Wilsons wedding anniversary to 19th instead of 18th
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Durst of
Wellman
Mt. Pleasant
M. Bicher
Frances Stifel Sternloff
New York City
Hubert Wilson
Local 1398 Meeting Notice Initiation and Elections
Carpenters Union Local 1398 announces a meeting on Saturday June 19 at 1 p.m. Initiation and election of officers will take place. Theodore Keisey presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters
Theodore Keisey
Mohamm e Denk Bible Koran as Name Note
A fragment notes the term Mohammedan Bible Koran as the namedMohammedan Bible. The entry mirrors OCR error patterns and questions capitalization. It preserves the readable phrase while indicating a terminology reference without asserting any broader meaning.
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Federal Savings & Loan
Wolf Floral CO
Ford
Ralph Pratt
Nels B. Westermark
Moore’s Bootery
Foster Evens
el Cajon
Alice Reynolds
Harry
J. A. Porter
Palmer Wilson
Joanne
Dallas Center
Wapello
Porter
Roy Fields
Betty Redlinger
Camp Bowie
Texas
Mr.Fields
Evoready Plumbing & Heating CO
Washington, Iowa
Addale
Lemley & Yard
Phyllis Otto
Atlantic
Davenport
Shirley Ramsdell
Miss Ramsdell
Ann Casey
Mason City
Miss Casey
H. R. Staats
Famous Circle
ATE
N. Clark - Center
Reister Bros
Mr. and
Mrs. Blaine J. Holmes
Walnut Woman’s Club
Ek.o.w. Club
A. Norton
C. V. Grall
City Institute of W.C.J.U
Hawthorne Home
G. Baker
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Lucille Telford
T.T.T
H. Huston
Speidel
Club
Philippines
Brewer’s
Lemmon's
Lemmon
Rebekah Lodge
P.m
F. Hall
W.rg
Hall
G.A.R
Daughters of Union Veterans
Gretta Diane
Milburn Krabill
G. W. Manassier
Leo Abaugh
Loren Lee Gingerich
Melvin Gingerich
Jackie Jaimes
J. S. James
Nick Klepfer
Rockwood's Shoe Dept
Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop
South Marion
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