Local social notes and visit updates from Waterloo area
Mr and Mrs Webb Cross of Waterloo welcome son David Martin born July 8. Corinne Martin, former local kindergarten teacher, mother to be. Various arrivals including Charles Berdo from Myers Florida and Roy Berdo relatives. Schedules note Sartor office closure July 20 to August 3. Paul Snyder returns from San Francisco for two weeks, with Chicago, Brownwood visits. Capt and Mrs Cruise and son John Richard visiting Dr Peterson home. Cruise on temporary duty in Cedar Rapids. Local dry cleaning promo by Martins Modern Cleaners. Donna Clow arrives from Chicago for two weeks with Clow parents. Clows met in Iowa City. Local business visitors in Des Moines include Stewart Bell, Tom Gray, Logan Heilman, John Applegate. Geraldine Crone back to work after vacation. Rev George Kerr departs from Iowa City to Fort Wayne for family reunion. R S Kerr to United States service. Judge Seth Thomas and daughter Eleanor visiting Fort Dodge. Alice Shelangoski to return to Chicago after two weeks with father Leo Shelangoski. Sergeant William Perdock arrives from Detroit for stay with mother Bertha Perdock and Wingas relatives. Milton and Mary Bloise of Lisbon visiting Travis home. Mary Atchison to join them. Mr and Mrs Don Whitlatch suffer first degree burns when cans of beans explode during canning. both burned by steam.
Washington Indies Host Davenport Team at Blattnerfield
The Washington Indies meet Davenport Comentt News at Blattnerfield Sunday at 2 30. Jack Spencer, ex Port High and Iowa University pitcher, is favored to start for Davenport while Eddie Devinger is expected to pitch for Washington. The Day twins, noted athletes, are said to belong to the Davenport club.
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Washington Indies
Blattnerfield
Comentt News
Davenport
Tri-Cities
Jack Spencer
Iowa University
Twins
Max Raymond
Eddie Devinger
Washington
Major League Results and Standings Update
National League standings show Brooklyn atop with 60 wins and 24 losses, followed by Cincinnati and Philadelphia. American League results include Boston beating Chicago in 12 innings and New York routing Cleveland 8 to 1, with several games listed for today across both leagues.
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Ll. Pet
Brooklyn
Be Dou
Cincinnati
Feew Sole -Ciocae
Eee
Hcreo Cea Lea
Pinouten cc
BOC. Sraacinee
Sea Lee
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Boston
W. L. Pet
Poac Wasentanu
Cleveland Ui
St. Ettie
Detrot Niu
Camas
Washington
Cleveland
St .Louis
Detroit
Chicagogo
Polish White Book details Nazi occupation of Poland
Washington reports the Polish government in exile released a 240 page White Book titled German Occupation of Poland. It reproduces Nazi ordinances and affidavits on murder deportation and persecution, citing about 84 000 civilian deaths and 1 500 000 deportations in western Poland by end 1940. It condemns barbarous outrages against Polish women and calls for total exploitation of resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Poland
Gestapo
Bydgoszcz
Germany
First Aid to the Ailing House by Roger Whitman
Practical home repair guidance on distinguishing solid brass from brass plated steel by magnet test. Tips cover replacing hardware with solid brass, fixing plaster joints, tile setting, stump removal, and hot water system sizing with concise do it yourself steps.
Republicans Nominate Ropes for Secretary of State in Iowa
Wayne M. Ropes, 43, of Onawa, former state representative, won the Republican nomination for secretary of state on the first ballot at the state convention. He defeated John Ford of Carlisle and four others, receiving 1850 votes, just over the required majority as Woodbury County gave 119 votes.
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Ropes
Wayne M. Ropes
Onawa
John Ford
Carlisle
Mason City
Monona County
State Banking Department and Commerce Commission
Woodbury County
Woodbury
Newton Man to Head Y Work
Newton man will head the Y M C A work starting August first in Dayton. The Soules have been guests at several parties in the last two weeks as friends wish them success in their new field. A farewell dinner was held by the Y M C A board and a traveling bag was presented to the departing secretary by the ministerial association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Soule
Y.M.C.A. Board
Ministerial Association
Soules
Washington
Hospital Birth and Procedures Reported in City
At the hospital Jesse Campbell 421 EB 2nd underwent a major operation this morning. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Reighard of Brighton are parents to a daughter born at 4 05 weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. Joan Schantz of Crawfordsville underwent a tonsillectomy this morning.
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Jesse Campbell
Lloyd Reighard
Brighton
Joan Schantz
Crawfordsville
Washington county delegates return from state Republican convention
Twenty three delegates from Washington county traveled to Des Moines for the state Republican convention at the Coliseum. The county was well represented though some attendees were nondelegates. Delegates included Cecil Myers H L Brinton J C Huston Mary Hofer Floyd Letts Charles Rademaker Otto Frey Gaie F Cupp Eardley Bell L J Kehoe and J F Rit tenhouse with others such as J W Peterson and Mrs Harvey Meek among the nondelegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Des Moines
Washington
Cecil Myers
H. L. Brinton
Brighton
J. C. Huston
Crawfordsville
Mary Hofer
Katona
Floyd Letts
Charles Rademaker
Ainsworth
Otto Frey
Noble
Gaie F. Cupp
Eardley Bell
L. J. Kehoe
Knitting Needle Maker Delivers for Red Cross at Home Garage
In Meredith New Hampshire William Story uses a four man crew in a 25 by 40 foot garage to produce about 2.50 knitting needles daily for the Red Cross. The needles are 10 12 or 14 inches long and nickel plated and lacquered.
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Meredith
N. H
American Red Cross
William Story
Story
Bread sale to French lands German in jail
A Hamburg woman received a two month sentence for selling a loaf of bread to two French civilian workers without coupons. The court cited a rise in bread begging by foreign workers as the reason for the penalty, Die Tat reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Hamburg
Germany
Zurich
Die Tat
Florida jungles once feared by ancient beasts say experts
Dr Thomas Barbour of Harvard and the Museum of Comparative Zoology spoke during a visit to Dr David Fairchild noting Florida junglelands 25 million years ago housed three toed pygmy horses fierce large dogs bears and hippopotami, revealing a much wilder prehistoric landscape.
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Miami
Fla
East
Florida
Thomas Barbour
Harvard University Museum
Museum of Comparative Zoology
Cambridge
Mass
David Fairchild
Local Social Names Featured in Obituary List
Beggs Archie Buwer Mrs W B Dupuis L M Bieber Mrs Phil Weldin Mrs D D Davis Mrs Harriet Coulter Mrs D W Harvey Don C Bell and Ted Bailey are listed among local residents noted for an upcoming social event or memorial notice in the newspaper.
Washington County Dental Society Annual Picnic at Edgewater
Members and families of the Washington county dental society gathered at Boller cottage Edgewater for the annual picnic. Dr. and Mrs. O. F. Boller hosted six families for fried chicken supper with activities including motor boating target shooting and fishing. Guests included Mrs. Helen Erwin Conner and children Anne and Jimmy from Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Dental Society
O. F. Boller
Boller
Edgewater
Helen Erwin Conner
Anne
Jimmy
Detroit
Mich
Rev Kerr to Indiana
There will be no morning worship at United Presbyterian church as Rev. George Kerr spends the weekend in Fort Wayne Indiana with his brother who soon leaves for United States service. Congregation urged to attend other local churches for morning services. Sunday school at 9 45 a m and young peoples societies meet at 6 30 p m in the evening.
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United Presbyterian Church
George Kerr
Fort Wayne
Ind
United States
Young Peoples’ Societies
Origin of Rio de Janeiro Name Explained
The name Rio de Janeiro traces to January 1, 1531, when the bay was mistaken for a river mouth by Europeans who called it the River of Sanitary, later shortened to Rio de Janeiro.
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Rio de Janeiro
Names Committees For Rebekah Lodge
At the July meeting of Rebekah lodge in 1.0.C.F. hall the group planned a visit to Kalona lodge on Friday August 21. Doris Steele Goldie Mayo and Bernice Lee were chosen for the Kalona meeting committee. Marjorie Sorrell presided as noble grand the first meeting for new officers. The charter was draped for Hilma Larson and Lillian Snyder. A social hour followed hosted by Leona Kos and Mrs Sorrell. Committees named for the year include reporter Glatess Hancher instructor Effie Murdock finance Julia Sisk Carrie Gray Dorothy Marston flower and sick Mabel Patterson Jean Seigle Nellie Zeck draping charter Nellie Stewart Imma Campbell Libby Musil Carrie Gray and Lillian Snyder draping charter. Burial staff Nellie Zeck Mary Jugenheimer Effie Murdock Grace Stewart reclaim delinquent member Bernice Lee Goldie Mayo Glatess Hancher Oscar Jugenheimer welcome visitors Leona Kos Maurine Mills Ernestine Kiesey endowment Dorothy Kos Grace White Anna Polis Wars and means Juanita Bougeois Fred Bourgeois Edna Crone Marie Baker Lou Baker Alice Wulf.
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Doris Steele
Goldie Mayo
Bernice Lee
Kalona
Marjorie Sorrell
Noble Grand
Hilma Larson
Lillian Snyder
Leona Kos
Sorrell
Glatess Hancher
Effie Murdock
Julia Sisk
Carrie Gray
Dorothy Marston
Mabel Patterson
Jean Seigle
Nellie Zeck
Nellie Stewart
Imma Campbell
Libby Musil
Leona Schantz
Mary Jugenheimer
Grace Stewart
Oscar Jugenheimer
Maurine Mills
Ernestine Kiesey
Dorothy Kos
Grace White
Anna Polis
Juanita Bougeois
Fred Bourgeois
Edna Crone
Marie Baker
Lou Baker
Alice Wulf
Population Shifts to Industrial Centers in JapanRaise Alarm
A society-wide move toward larger industrial hubs in Japan fuels concern over regional depopulation and strain on urban infrastructure as workers migrate from rural areas. Government agencies monitor migration trends and urban planning implications.
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Japan
Social Calendar for Wesleyan and Grace Hill Groups
Tuesday Wesleyan Service Guild meets at 6 30 p m for a picnic supper at Sunset Park. W F W Auxiliary gathers at K C Hall in the afternoon. Wednesday Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society hosted by Mrs Dan Boone features roll call and current events with Red Cross work and scrap materials requested.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Sunset Park
Grace Hill Laides Aid Society
Dan Boone
Red Cross
Many Happy Returns Birthdays Noted in Community
Florence Durst celebrates eighth birthday and membership in the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club. Loren Gingerich, Jack James, Leo Albaugh, Nick Klepfer and others also observe birthdays. Jimmie Morrison marked a birthday on Tuesday with his brother Tommy celebrating today.
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Florence Durst
Wellman
Leo Albaugh
Jimmie Morrison
Tommy
Mer
Dunham Morrison
Redistricting Costs Iowa One Congress Seat Loss
The defeat in Iowa’s fourth district left Clyde McFarlin of Montezuma outpaced by R B E White of Ottumwa in a four man race on the third ballot. Veterans Walker Hanna of Burlington and Carrie Snider of West Liberty retired from the committee. Replacements include A L Doud Jr of Douds and Mrs Margaret Hinderman of Wapello.
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Iowa
Clyde McFarlin
Montezuma
R. BE
Chief) White
Ottumwa
Walker D. Hanna
Burlington
Carrie Snider
West Liberty
A. L. Doud, Jr
Douds
Margaret Hinderman
Wapello
North Carolina Tops Nation in Farm Garden Value
North Carolina leads the United States in the value of farm gardens, ranking first nationwide in agricultural garden worth. The report highlights strong returns from cultivated plots and regional farming markets, underscoring the state’s prominence in diversified agriculture.
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North Carolina
County Line Club Meeting At Mrs Thomas Home
Eight members met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Elmer Thomas. Vice president Mrs Marie Wagenknecht led the session with a report on the county meeting planning war economy for women. Plans were made for the annual picnic at the next gathering.
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County Line Club
Elmer Thomas
Marie Wagenknecht
Mida Thomas
Missionary Society Meets at Church For July Meeting
The Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church gathered in the church social rooms for July. Mrs. C. S. Lemmon presided with Mrs. R. E. Dougherty as devotions leader. Dr. F. W. Eastwood gave a talk on accomplishments in the foreign field. A music program followed with Betty Michels on violin, Elsie Bratten accompanying, Joan Michels on carpet solos, and Gwendolyn Ramserer singing. Twelve members and one visitor, Mrs. Al Boyd, attended.
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Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
C. 5. Lemmon
R. E. Dougherty
F. W. Eastwood
Betty Mechels
Elsie Bratten
Mise Michels
Joan
Gwendolyn Ramserer
al Boyd
Honor Betty Hamil At Farewell Party
Betty Hamil who leaves Omaha Nebraska was honored at two farewell events. Deputy county clerk Mrs Marietta Workman hosted a lunch at Wingas cafe for Cover House staff. A handkerchief shower followed and friends gathered again at Wingas cafe for an evening visit with refreshments. Participants included Elizabeth Brown Iowa Ces Winifred Ragan Winifred Gertes Hilda Brown and Helen Ktenier.
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Betty Hamil
Tumor Row
Omaha, Nebr
Marietta Workman
Winga
Wolosick Family Reunion Planned at Sunset Park
The Wolosick family reunion will be held Sunday, August 2, at Sunset Park in Washington. A picnic dinner will be served at no charge.
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Wolosick
Sunset Park
Washington
Nota
Guaco Name Ties Plant to Waco History
A brief note explains that the guaco plant gave the city of Waco its name, linking the term Guaco to local history and naming lore.
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Waco
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Don Whitlock
Donald Duck
Wolf Floral
Webb’ Cross
Waterloo
David Martin
Cross
Corinne Martin
Charles Berdo
Art Myers
Roya Herdo
Dr. Sartor
Paul Snyder
San Francisco
Calif
Clifford Snyder
Brownwood
Texas
Sergeant Charles Snyder
M. J. Cruise
John Richard
Martin’s Modern Cleaners
Donna Clow
A. W. Clow
Clows
Iowa City
Stewart Bell
Tom Gray
Logan Heilman
John Applegate
Geraldine Crone
Rukgaber Hardware
W. T. Kerr
J. H. Kerr
Oakdale
Ill
R. S. Kerr
United States Service
R. S
Rev. Kerr
Seth Thomas
Fort Dodge
Eleanor
Alice Shelangoski
Leo Shelangoski
William Perdock
Bertha Perdock
Melvin C. Hillery
Milton
Mary Bloise
Lisbon
L. E
Don Whitlatch
West
Jefferson Street
Hitler
Roger 8. Whitman
Western Newspaper Union
Lombardy
Nowa
America
Fred B. Gilbert
State Center
Vera L. Moss
Center- Ville
Central Committee
R. E. Hill
Oxford Junction
Hotel Savery Quarters
WAAC
Newton Man
Dental Society
Boller Cottage
Indiana
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Russia
Smolensk
Ldresent
Kursk
Kharkov
Tag Anroge
Svoroneth
Rostov
Saratov
Stalingrad
Rzhev
Moscow
Voronezh
Don Valley
Caucasus
K.C. Hall
Loren Lee Gingerich
Mrs
Melvin Gingerich
Jack James
J. S. James
G. W. Manassier
Francis Stifel Sternloff
New York City
Gretta Diane Krabill
Nick Klepfer
Thomas
Lily Parsons
Jasper
Tenn
Louis
Snoop” Redmond
Walter
Parsons
Redmond
Lily
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