Vacation Bible schools close with picnic in Washington
The New Haven and Grace Hill Vacation Bible School groups, with parents and friends, held a picnic at Sunset Park in Washington Tuesday noon. Enrollment rose from 25 on July 8 to 55 in two weeks. attendance averaged 39. The School of Life opened July 6 in New Haven with 40 attendees and 90 last Sunday evening. An exhibit of hand work and the program will be Sunday evening at Grace Hill, followed by refreshments in the Grace Hill Community building.
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New Haven
Grace Hill
Sunset Park
Washington
School of Life
County Beekeepers Meeting Sunday Near West Chester
The Beekeepers association of Washington county will meet at 1 30 Sunday afternoon at the Griggs apiary two miles east and a half mile north of West Chester. The location is in the Phillips timber on the angling road between Washington and West Chester a half mile north of the twin bridges. Everyone is welcome and each attendee should bring a bee veil.
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The
Beekeepers Association of
Washington County
Griggs Apiary
West Chester
Phillips Timber
Washington
Twin Bridges
Taxi dancers protest venereal checkups in Tokyo
About 2000 cabaret dancers held a meeting in Tokyo protesting a government order requiring venereal disease examinations. Miss Hideko Kasori, 23, head of the Marigold Cabaret, called the measure an insult to their character and said many would quit rather than comply.
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Tokyo
Kyodo
Hideko Kasori
More Money for Schools Sought
In a special Iowa legislative session, state education groups seek 6.5 million dollars in new appropriations to meet aid formulas and extend the five million emergency aid. Charles F. Martin notes need for about one million more for elementary and high school pupil aid and four million for full equalization, plus 1.5 million for agricultural land tax credit aid.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles F. Martin
Iowa State Education Association
General Assembly
Martin
Businessmen to Pitch Horseshoes at State Fair
White collar players join the state fair horseshoe events this year breaking the farmers only tradition. A businessmen class is added with prizes totaling 300 dollars across three divisions including farmers open and juniors under 18.
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Des Moines
County Boards Authorized to Commit Patients to Knoxville
Iowa July 25 The Attorney General ruled county sanity commissions have power to commit patients to the Knoxville veterans hospital in Knoxville. Sanity commissions, not courts, may issue such commitments per opinions requested by Marion and Scott county attorneys.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Attorney General's
Knoxville Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Leon Miller
Marion County
Attorney General
Scott County
Clark O. Filseth
Eye Development in Human Embryos Described
The Better Vision Institute notes eyes begin forming early in embryos. The two retinas appear as pale dimples on the forebrain region during early development.
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Better Vision Institute
Softball League Tickets on Sale
Season tickets for the remaining softball league games are on sale at multiple outlets including Chamberlin sports shop Chocolate Shop Nicola & Harmon's and Humble Produce. At least 16 games are planned with tickets priced at $2. Funds for field lighting and rental are being contributed by C. J. Jungbluth Wayne Marston George's Transfer Sacks Produce Co and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Mike Lee
Chamberlin Sports Shop
Chocolate Shop
Nicola & Harmon's
Hunsakers’ Shoe Repair
Cooperative Service Station
Humble Produce
Long & Horle Feed Store
State Bank
Stewart & Crone
Richard Moore
C. J. Jungbluth
Wayne Marston
George's Transfer
Sacks Produce Company
Moline
Ill
Veterans of Foreign Wars
White
Iowa City Bears Juniors Triumph Over Washington Juniors
The Iowa City junior baseball team defeated the Washington juniors 15 to 0 at Case field yesterday afternoon. Five innings were played due to late Iowa City arrival. Scoring: 1 in first, 3 in second, 5 in third, 2 in fourth, 4 in fifth. Tom Murphy started for Washington, Wayne Marshall finished. Washington heads to Mt. Pleasant tonight for under lights.
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Iowa City
Washington
Case Field
Tom Murphy
Wayne Marshall
Mt. Pleasant
Two Softball Games Sunday Afternoon at Cargill Field
Two games of softball are scheduled for Sunday at Cargill field. At 2:00 p m the Cubs face Olds and at 3 30 p m Cargills meet Richmond. Both Washington teams seek revenge after earlier defeats by their Sunday opponents.
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Cargill Field
Cubs
Cargills
Richmond
Washington
Boys League Schedule Announces Several Softball Games
Norman White, director of the playground program, announces a new boys league schedule at Lincoln school ground. Tonight at six o'clock a Methodist troop faces Baptist troop, Tuesday Baptists meet Christians, and Friday the Register and Tribune team plays the Methodists.
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Methodist
Lincoln School
Baptists
Register and Tribune
Methodists
Norman White
Dutch advance in western Java amid counterflight and burns
Dutch high command reports 32 killed 41 wounded and seven missing in the Java campaign. They say Pasaroean captured, several villages around Bandoeng taken, and a crucial rail tunnel seized on the Bandoeng-Pangheakarta line. Indonesians flee and burn large areas as Dutch air units strike a transmitter at Malabar.
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Batavia
Java
Pasaroean
Bandoeng
Powerwakarta
Tjnkalong
Wetan
Malabar
West Java
Soerkaboemi-Beitenzorg Bandoeng
Rural Women's Club Meeting With Mrs Marie
Rural Women’s club met yesterday afternoon in the regular session hosted by Mrs Marie. Five children and guest Ida Devers of Zanesville attended. Mrs Carl Phillips led business. 15 members answered roll call on vacation plans. Refreshments by the hostess and assistants followed. next meeting with Mrs Phillips.
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William Marie, Jr
Rural Women’s Club
Ida Devers
Zanesville
Ohio
Carl Phillips
Lloyd Hurston
Grant Hurston
Eliza Merrill Hickok
Phillips
Hameion, Sr
Leo Marie
Joan
Riverside Garden Club Hosts Summer Meeting
Mrs. Joe Shradel welcomed Riverside Garden Club members and guests at her Riverside home on July 25. Attendees included Mrs. Harold Sheanger, Mrs. Walter Drew, Mrs. John Soukup, Mrs. Zebe Knebel, and Margie Streb. Hazel Albright led the program with How to keep your garden on the job all summer. Mrs. Fred Yordi will entertain members at the August meeting.
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Riverside
Joseph Shradel
Riverside Garden Club
Harold Sheanger
Atlantic
Walter Drew
Charles City
John Soukup
Zebe Knebel
Margie Streb
Hazel Albright
Fred Yordi
Trees Transpire Water Like People Perspire
Scientists estimate a large oak may transpire up to 150 gallons of water on a hot day. The comparison highlights how trees release moisture, similar to human perspiration, illustrating plant cooling and water loss processes.
Housing stock and needs in 1940 United States
The United States had 37.3 million dwelling units in 1940, more than double the 17.9 million in 1900. Occupancy per unit was one person less, and over 40 percent of homes then needed replacement or rehabilitation.
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United States
Women of Country Club Bridge and Wolf Luncheon
Social calendar item notes a 9 a.m bridge session and 1 p.m luncheon at the country club house. Guests from neighboring towns invited. Reservations due by Monday noon with Mrs. I. W. Shenefelt, Mrs. Ray Whitehead, or Mrs. Lester Orr.
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Country Club
Bridge and Wolf
Club House
I. W. Shenefelt
Ray Whitehead
Lester Orr
Birthday List Highlights Local Residents Celebrating
Twin daughters Mildred and Martha Whiting of Crawfords ville observe birthdays. Thomas Alan Erskine of Columbus Junction has five candles. Sandra Kay Griffin, Marlene Fritz, and Darlene Fritz celebrate seventh birthdays. Donald Kerr turns twelve. Other names include Mrs Harold Mangold, Marjorie Carlson, Mrs Ed Rich, Everette Prebyl, Delbert Earll, Albert Lee Shaw, W Q Morgan, Bob Henderson, Leroy McGraw, Mrs Howard Hoyle, Mrs Lester Laubach, WB Edwards.
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Thomas Alan Erskine
Harold Erskine
Columbus Junction
Sandra Kay Griffin
Clarence Griffin
Marlene and
Darlene Fritz
Harold Mangold
Marjorie Carlson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ed Rich
West Chester Community
Everette Prebyl
Delbert Earll
Albert Lee Shaw
W. QO. Morgan
Clay
Bob Henderson
Leroy McGraw
Howard Hoyle
Lester Laubach
W B. Edwards
Luella Rathmell and Cyma Antonoff Celebrate Birthdays
Luella Rae Rathmell marks her 12th birthday as daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rathmell. In Los Angeles California Cyma Antonoff also celebrates her birthday today as daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Antonoff, former Washington residents.
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Luella Rae Rathmell
Ray Rathmell
Washington
Cyma Antonoff
Los Angeles
Calif
Phil Antonoff
Golf Luncheon Reservations For Country Club Event
Women of the country club invite guests from Iowa City Fairfield Mt. Pleasant and Wellman for a golf and bridge day. Committee members include Mrs T R Phillips Mrs Lester Orr Mrs B F Bostwick Jr Mrs Ray Whitehead Mrs I W Shenefelt and Mrs Ted Johnson. Golf and bridge begin at nine with a one o clock luncheon. Reservations due by Monday noon to Mrs Shenefelt Whitehead or Orr.
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Iowa City
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Wellman
T. R. Phillips
Lester Orr
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Ray Whitehead
I. W. Shenefelt
Ted Johnson
Shenefelt
Whitehead
Orr
Reinia and Kraemer Wedding in Bogota
Williama Kraemer of Bogota Colombia married Car men Reinia daughter of Estabain and Mrs Reinia Bogota July 17 at Presbyterian church in Bogota. The couple, former Iowa State College students, plan to reside in Bogota after a two week honeymoon.
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Brighton
Williama Kraemer
Bogota
Colombia
S. A
Carmen Reinia
Estabain Reinia
Presbyterian Church
I. F. Kraemer
Kraemer-Reinia
Iowa State College
Ames
Kraemer
Brighton High School
Boota
Europeans Rule Most Africans, World Book Figures Show
The text notes that 97 percent of Africa's population are natives while 3 percent are Europeans, according to World Book encyclopedia population figures.
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Africa
Entertain Kiddies with a Car Box of Tiny Toys
A simple tip advises keeping a box of small toys and trinkets in the car to amuse children during long trips or visits when friends lack toys. The idea targets parents and caregivers seeking quiet, portable diversions for youngsters.
Lincoln PTA Holds Executive Board Meeting
Mrs Albert Stanley, president, presided at a short business meeting at the school. Mrs Dan Brindley was appointed vice president to fill a vacancy from Mrs M H Bell as she moves from Washington. Brindley resigned as summer health chairman. Mrs George R Norman and Mrs Charlie Crone were named successors. Norman reported on interested parents contacted to begin education classes after the school year opens.
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Albert Stanley
Lincoln Parent Teacher Association
Dan Brindley
M. H. Bell
Washington
Brindley
George R. Norman
Charlies Crone
Norman
Circle Meeting at TeBockhorst Home
St. Anthony Circle of St. James church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Paul TeBockhorst. Twelve members attended the business meeting conducted by Mrs. Don Tibbetts. Prize winners for afternoon entertainment were state Shalla and Lucy Sampson. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Henry TeBockhorst Muriel TeBockhorst and Mrs. Clifford Tait.
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St. Anthony
St. James Church
Paul TeBockhorst
Don Tibbetts
jZtate Shalla
Lucy Sampson
Henry TeBockhorst
Muriel TeBockhorst
Clifford Tait
Woodburns Host Pansy Hill Club Event
Twelve members of the Pansy Hill club and their families enjoyed hospitality at the Woodburns home. They shared a cooperative fried chicken dinner and socialized. Plans for an August 7 ice cream social at John Wagner's home were made for another family evening.
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Pansy Hill Club
Dale Woodburn
John Wagner
Private Gerald Feltz Weds Mercedes Sacket in Rubio
Mercedes V Sacket of Denver and Private Gerald R Feltz of Westover Mass were married Wednesday afternoon at the groom's grandparents home in Rubio. Rev Basil G McBee officiated the double ring ceremony. They plan to settle on a farm near Keota after discharge in December.
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Mercedes V. Sacket
Denver
Colo
Gerald R. Feltz
Westover
Mass
W. J Pfeifer
Rubio
Nick Vigil
el Paso
Texas
Francis Feltz
Keota
Basil G. McBee
Associate Presbyterian Church
Washington
Doyie Peifer
Feltz
Pvt
Mrs. Feltz
Massachusetts
Farewell Courtesy For Helen Klepfer
Helen Klepfer was honored at a farewell courtesy hosted by Mrs. Wilson Putman and Mrs. Nels Westermark at 609 N. Iowa Ave. She will depart Sunday for Long Beach and may stay in California indefinitely. A hand kerchief shower was given, bridge yielded Edna Messer high and Alice McDaniel low, tripoli prize went to Betty HAMILre, refreshments were served, and sweetpeas plus summer flowers decorated the tables.
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Helen Klepfer
Wilson Putman
Nels B. Westermark
Iowa Avenue
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Wolf’s Flower
C. V. Crull
John W. Les
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Iowa City Bears
Argoflex
Meteox
Ansco Pioneer
Trusite
ANSCO
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VOKAR
Sean
New Asa
Arlyce Sstupio & Camera Shop
North
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Joe Shradel
Women's Council of Christian Church
All
Eer
Sarr
Hollis J. Whiting
Crawfordsville
Mildred
Martha
Donald Kerr
George Kerr
Reinia
Pat.a
Mrs. Brindley
P.T.A
O. K
B. F. Goodrich
TeBockhorst
Woodburns
Mercedes Sackett
G. R. Feltz
Nicola & Harmon
Grtesbrook
Ceres
Cownie
Rapp
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