Vacation returns bring fishing tales and tans
Rev. and Mrs. Cecil Geiselman and daughter Beverly have returned from a week in Minnesota where they fished at Akeley and report fine fishing and tan coats. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wolfe and sons left for Wichita after a visit with relatives. Mrs. H. T. McCarthy and son B. H. McCarthy travel to Tulsa to visit relatives before returning home to Melalire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Geiselman
Beverly
Minnesota
Akeley
Minn
Tom Wolfe
Bob
Tommy Lee
Wichita
Kan
Charles H. Wolfe
George Zeck
H. T. McCarthy
Meintire
B. H. McCarthy
Tulsa
Okla
Jack Osborn
Agnes McCarthy
McCarthy
Melalire
Eligibility Proof Simplified for VA Education Certificates
VA will accept terminal leave orders showing at least eight days and 90 days of service as valid for six months to issue certificates of eligibility for education and training. This expedites matriculation for separated service members before discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Administration
Veterans and serviceman column guidance note
This newspaper runs a weekly Washington Bureau column on veteran and serviceman issues. Readers may address questions to the bureau at 1616 Eye Street N W Washington D C for future answers in the column. Replies are not sent directly by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Western Newspaper Union
Eye Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Different Rainbows See Different Rainbows From Unique Drops
Observers standing together never see the same rainbow because each person views a bow formed by light reflected from a distinct set of raindrops. The phenomenon explains why two nearby viewers perceive different colors and arc segments in the sky.
Your Handwriting Analysis Feature In Evening Journal
Through Mrs Mildred Kephart the Evening Journal publishes a new weekly feature Your Handwriting A sample of personal handwriting is reproduced and Mrs Kepharts analysis of the sample is given She began grapho analysis years ago and has spoken before many groups Her analysis helps readers discover aptitudes A brief personal analysis is available for 25 cents for students exploring possible fields
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Kephart
The
Evening Journal
Terminal Leave Measure Signed by President
President Truman signed into law a bill letting veterans cash terminal leave bonds anytime after September 1. About 9,000,000 veterans hold roughly 1.8 billion dollars in bonds. they may cash all or part of them with interest, or hold for five years or more. The measure, opposed by Truman, passed Congress without a dissenting vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Coppock family reunion gathers relatives from afar
Out of town relatives arrive in Washington for the Coppock reunion to be held tomorrow. Attending include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coppock with daughter Katherine Tabor and grandchildren Janet and Elaine of Lansing Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Farris and grandson Hugh Farris of Morgan Hill California, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Van Sant and Mrs. Helen Fox of Oklahoma City Oklahoma, and Bess Jones spends the weekend at the Wayne Down home in Kalona with ample Griffith and Hedberg Dairy parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coppock
Harry Coppock
Katherine Tabor
Janet
Elaine
Lansing
Mich
Dick Farris
Hugh Farris
Mort Farris
Morgan Hill
Calif
Hugh van Sant
Helen Fox
Oklahoma City
Okla
Stassen Denies Running Mate Bid for Dewey
Harold E. Stassen, sole avowed GOP presidential hopeful, said there is positively nothing to rumors of him being Dewey's running mate. He travels west gathering support and plans to visit Bohemian Grove near San Francisco with California leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Utah
Harold E. Stassen
Thomas E. Dewey
Stassen
West Coast
Farr Warren
California
Cheyenne
Wyo
Dewey
New York
Rocky Mountain
Robert Crosby
Nebraska
North Platte
Crosby
George Dent
Hospital Admissions And Dismissals Reported
Last night at the hospital Mrs. George Clapp of 320 W. Washington street was admitted as a medical patient. Merrie Zaring of 1617 N. Marion avenue was dismissed yesterday. Today admissions include Mrs. Clarence Berkhold of Wellman, Mrs. Walter Richardson and daughter of Carroll, Mrs. William Crawford and daughter Ruth Ann of Wellman, Mrs. Clarence Griffin and son of 904 E Fourth street, Mrs. Donald Butterbaugh of Wellman, and Mrs. Carl Jarrard of Route Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clappper
Washington Street
Merrie Zaring
Marion Avenue
Clarence Berkholder
Wellman
Walter Richardson
Carroll
William Crawford
Ruth Ann
Clarence Griffin
E. Fourth Street
Donald Butterbaugh
Carl Jarrard
Route Four
Junior Baseball Team Loses 2 to 1
The Washington Junior Legion team outhit Mt. Pleasant but fell 2 to 1. Mt. Pleasant scored in the fourth and sixth innings after limiting Washington to six hits. Washington’s only run came in the fifth on consecutive singles by Schmitt Hines Murphy and Mangold. A return game is expected soon at Washington. Mt. Pleasant features a well lighted field and a strong lighting system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior Legion
Mt. Pleasant
Tommy Murphy
Washington
J. Boal
Schmitt
Hines
Murphy
Mangold
Donkey Softball Game Planned To Aid Lighted Field
A donkey softball charity game is set for Tuesday August 5 in the evening with businessmen as players and many substitutes. Proceeds go to the lighted softball field project, drawing a large crowd expected for the amusement. Donor streaks include George Slosser Ernie Greiner each $2 and several $1 gifts from local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinals
Dick Moore
George Slosser
Ernie Greiner
Wade Pence
Randolph Kelsey
Carl Kelly
Sam Simmering
Lawn party hosts Barbara and Coll'en Godwin honor guests
Barbara and Coll'en Godwin hosted a lawn party at 1014 E. Second Street last evening. Honor guests included Janet and Elaine Tabor of Lansing Michigan and Hugh Farris of Morgan Hill California. Guests played lawn games and enjoyed a harpy burger fry by the outdoor fireplace. The group attended the Teen Agers dance at Legion hall afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara
Coll’en Godwin
Second Street
Janet and
Elaine Tabor
Lansing
Mich
Hugh Farris
Morgan Hill
Calif
Fires Place
Legion Hall
Mrs Wells Hosts Baptist Women Luncheon Meeting
The Baptist Women's Missionary Society met yesterday at Mrs. Paul K. Wells home with co hosts Mrs. Joe Cochran Mrs. Woodrow Crone and Mrs. Sam Simmering. A bountiful luncheon was served and bouquets decorated the rooms. Mrs. George Genkinger led devotions as members shared verses. A Playlet Along the Road to Pilgrim's Progress directed by Rose Gilbert featured W P Moore Ray Sojka Ben Coppock A W Yard Lucile Forgey and Carol Forgey. Fifty five calls were reported. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Women's Missionary Society
Paul K. Wells
Joe Cochran
Woodrow Crone
Sam
George Genkinger
Pilgrim’s Progress
Rose Gilbert
W. P. Moore
Ray Sojka
Ben Coppock
A. W. Yard
Lucile
Carol Forgey
Genkinzer
Wells
Social Calendar Highlights From Local Clubs
Wednesday Women of Country Club hosts bridge and wolf at 9 a.m. with a luncheon at 1 p.m. at the club house, guests from neighboring towns encouraged. Reservations by Monday noon through Mrs. I W Shenefelt or Mrs. Ray Whitehead or Mrs. Lester Orr. Just Us Club meets at 2 p.m. with Mrs. J H Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Bringe and
Wolf
I. W. Shenefelt
Ray Whitehead
Lester Orr
Us Club
J. H Campbell
Square Circle Club Hosts Family Picnic at Columbus Junction Park
The Square Circle club with about 30 members and families enjoyed a picnic supper at Columbus Junction park on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Floyd Reschly and Mrs. John Hamil Jr. led the committee, and the gathering focused on visiting and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square Circle Club
Columbus Junction Park
Floyd Reschly
John Hamil, Jr
Blood tests may detect cancer early say health specialists
Specialists from a Swedish public health institute say blood tests can detect cancer in early stages. With one in eight Americans affected, mass blood testing for cancer gains support, though positive results may reflect inflammation with cancerous potential rather than definite cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Institute of Public Health
America
Dewey Favored After Strong Lead in State Opinion
The remark notes Governor Dewey as the favorite with a substantial lead in the state, indicating broad support and momentum. It reflects early indicators of his standing in the current political climate.
Birthday Anniversaries and Celebrations Across Cedar Rapids Area
Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns mark birthdays and anniversaries today and tomorrow. Couples Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Roth celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary. Susan Ann Schwartz and Robert John Krotz have early birthdays. Donnie Vogel Cathy Lou Pratt and others receive birthday wishes across Wellman Keota Columbus Junction and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Roth
Cedar. Rapids
Susan Ann Schwartz
Dean Schwartz
Wellman
Robert John Krotz
John Krotz
Ainsworth
Donnie Vogel
Leo Vogel
Keota
Helen Hamilton
Newton
Henry Little
Columbus Junction
Raymond Minick
Louie Wagenknecht
Arthur L. Duensing
Lyle Wilson
Harry Bishop
Claude McKee
Bess Jones
John J. Young
Women's Council of Christian church hosts Sunset Park supper
The Women's Council held a general meeting and picnic at Sunset Park with 32 attendees. Mrs. Harlan Neuhart presided over installation of officers for the coming year, naming Mrs. Leo Sturgeon president and other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Council of the Christian Church
Sunset Park
Fred Burger
Charlotte Earls
Dorothy Putman
T. Co. Polk
Harlan Neuhart
Leo Sturgeon
Leslie Beenblossom
Birthday Tea For Helen Mieffer Farewell note
Journal staff say goodbye to Helen Mieffer as she leaves for California. A happy 10 30 a m gathering in the back room included Helen and her father with baskets and a large pot of coffee. Her birthday is tomorrow and she shared two kinds of cake with frosting and coffee while colleagues sang in six keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Helen Miepfer
California
Helen
Venetian Blinds Cleaned With Polishing Wax
A brief tip advises using polishing wax on venetian blinds to aid in cleaning. The guidance suggests wax adds shine and helps remove grime, making blinds easier to wipe down during maintenance.
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Arlyce
Hazel Sparrow
al Musil
Charlotte
Texas
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Mr. Hime
Mr. Musil
Howard Ballou Orchard
D. Arthur Chalmers
Martha
Berwyn
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J. E. MecGlone
Fred Gedenk
Chicago
Palmer Schilling
Carol Grecian
Fair Field
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Harry Pearson
Morton
Ill
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Retta Goodwin
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Ark
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A. L
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Washington, Iowa
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United Mine Workers
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West Frankfort
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George Campbell
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Art Edmondson
Hyde
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VFL
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William C. Hessel
Dick Gorham
Gene Gorlam
Terry Ashmore
O. M. Cuddy
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Carl Martin
Mill Valley
Carolyn Schantz
Joe Schantz
Gary Eugene Smith
Merle Smith
Brighton
Thomas Walter Miller
Walter Miller
Leo Nardy
Harriett Tinnes
Helen Klepfer
Women’s Council
George
Doreen Long
Seth Carris
Darlene Shalla
Faye Rowe
J. M. Martin
Crawfordsville
Clarence Brown, Jr
Bob Arnold
Lloyd Arnold
Kay Garrett
Loral Garrett
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Robert P. Patterson
War Department
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Patterson
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Ariz
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Bobby
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