Local News Briefs on Family Visits and Travel
Mr and Mrs F P Bruty and daughter Patricia spent the weekend in Chicago visiting their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs W J Bruty and attended the Railroad fair. Walter McArtor vacationing with relatives in Rock Island Illinois. S C Simmering returned from a Coast to Coast meeting in Des Moines showing fall furniture lines. Mrs W J Shannon and Barbara travel to Madrid to visit relatives including Mrs Shannon's mother Mrs H J Rees. Chief Yeoman Phil Coppock visits from Navy to meet Mr and Mrs Francis McConnell then departs for Washington D C. Janet Tucker attends a church camp at Ft Daige. Mr and Mrs W C Hotle visit the Fulton farm near Crawfordsville while the Fultons vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Bruty
Patricia
Chicago
W. J. Bruty
S. C
Fort Des Moines
Phil Coppock
United States Navy
Francis McConnell
Washington, D. C
W. C. Hotle
Clarence Fulton
Crawfordsville
Fultons
Sunday School Picnic at Silver Lake Draws Sixty-Five
Crawfordsville July 26 sixty five members and families of the Young Adult class of the Methodist Sunday school gathered for a picnic and social at Silver Lake on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Raymond
Crawfordsville
Methodist Sunday School
Silver Lake
Fred Eisele
Washington
Arthur Stevens
Chicago
Chester Cherryholmes
Richard Lee McNeil
James Stewart
Columbus Junction
Wd Engel
A. Howsares
Art Rathmel
Louella
Eddie
Bobby
Becky Beck
Milo Steele Sr
Joyce
Fef
K. Burham
Randy
Drew
Max Lee
Robert Carol
Bill
Riverside Club Hosts Mrs Carl Craig And Guests
Mrs Carl Craig hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering for the South Side club at her Riverside area home with guests including Mrs Burton Fox Mrs Elaine Birka and others from Lone Tree and Riverside The event featured social time and refreshments served with assistance from Mrs Vernon Stagner Local notices also describe a birthday anniversary gathering at City Park in Iowa City for Mrs Raymond Dvor sky formerly Viola Geret of Riverside with family and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Cruz
Riverside
Carl Craig
South Side Club
Burton Fox
Jerry
Elaine Birka
Larry
Shirley Wehmeyer
Michael Snyder
Junior Craig
Lone Tree
Vernon Stagner
Sherman Fox
Clair Flynn
Alva Bell
Victor Burich
Allen Snyder
Iowa City
Raymond Dvorsky
Solon
Viola Geret
Denny
Mary Rae
Donald Mapel
Rosemary
Columbus Junction
Charles Durst
Washington
John Gerot
Zeno Knebel
Loren
Harley
Liela
Dottie
Marilyn Fesler
Henry Collins
Billy
Chula Vista
Calif
Collins
William Ingram
Bert Mathews
River Junction
Births and dismissals at local hospital
At the hospital yesterday Mr and Mrs Don ald Nicholson of Ainsworth welcomed a son. Today Mr and Mrs Chester Green of Keota greet a son and Mr and Mrs C M Farrier of Keota welcome a daughter. Dismissed today were Mrs Linus Patterson of Kalona and her daughter and Mrs Leo Yoder of Kalona and her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Nicholson
Ainsworth
Chester Green
Keota
C. M. Farrier
Linus Patterson
Kalona
Leo Yoder
Postal Clerk Held in $40,000 Theft Ill Gotten Wager Loss
Andrew O. Benson a 40 year old postal clerk admitted misplacing forty thousand dollars in federal funds on horse bets at Hollywood Park. The Los Angeles man, chief clerk at a California post office, confessed to juggling accounts to embezzle funds and was held after arrest with bail set at two thousand five hundred dollars pending grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Andrew O. Benson
Hollywood Park
Benson
Wood
Cal
Post Office Department
Go to Deep River to Attend Bible Camp
In Columbus Junction on July 26 Mrs. Harley A Henderson Roxey Bonnichson Margy Owen Sharon Lukins and Phyllis Henderson traveled Saturday to the Deep River Bible camp for a week long session. Also noted are visits by Marvin Crull with Mr and Mrs Oscar Ross and Alice of Stronghurst and other local travel and reunion updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Harley A. Henderson
Roxey Bonnichson
Margy Owen
Sharon Lukins
Phyllis Henderson
Deep River
Glen Hankins
Hankins
Harry Edwards
Restopia
Wapello High School
Edwards
Growth of U.S. air transport since Civil Aeronautics Act
The U S air transport system is about 20 years old with steady growth. When the Civil Aeronautics Act became law a decade ago there were 19 airlines. Today over 100 common carriers serve the domestic market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Young People Meet at Kalona Roller Rink
The Kalona Methodist youth group hosted a joint gathering with West Chester churches on Friday evening at the Kalona roller skating rink. Attendees included Mrs. M. O. McKenzie and Rev. Vernon Pike, with numerous West Chester youths listed among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona Methodist Church
West Chester
Kalona
M. O. McKenzie
Jerry Foriash
Joyce
Robert Kleese
Merle
Charles Laubach
Peggy McDowell
Dean Peterson
Janet Portar
Donna
Patty Reif
Genevieve VanTrump
Rural Woman's Club Holds Regular Meeting
Mrs. Laura Bell hosted the Rural Woman's club Thursday afternoon with 19 members present. Guests included Mrs. William Netser and son Gale of North English and Mrs. Keith Morrow. Vice president Mary Shields led the business meeting. entertainment was by Mrs. Carl Phillips and Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Keith Morrow and Mrs. Otto Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bell
Rural Woman's Club
William Netser
Gale
North English
Keith Morrow
Mary Shields
Carl Phillips
Claude Rhodebeck
Otto Bell
Birth Announcement for Lloyd William MeVety
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. MeVety of Cass City Michigan on July 17. The infant weighed nine pounds eleven ounces at birth and was named Lloyd William. Mrs. MeVety formerly Elizabeth Meek of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. MeVety
Cass City
Mich
Lloyd William
Certificate Awarded In Farm Operation At Iowa State
Charles Roger Johnson of near Wellman received a two year certificate in farm operation from Iowa State College on July 21 during graduation exercises completing the first half of summer session. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Toppan Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Charles Roger Johnson
Near Wellman
Toppan Johnson
Busy two weeks at County Home noted in Young America
Mrs. Lloyd Humston reports the County Home canned 200 quarts of beans 200 quarts of spinach and 120 quarts of beer over the last two weeks expressing it as a large amount of greens. Mrs. Stan Klesey and two others visited Wellman Monday at the home of Mrs. Ann Schlabaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Humston
Young America Community
Stan Klesey
T. J. Pease
I. W. Schenefelt
Wellman
Ann Schlabaugh
Mrs Booth Visits Son and Daughter-in-Law at Farm Home
Mrs W D Booth traveled to the farm home of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Earl Booth on Monday for a visit.
Letter of commendation for Grinnell YW conference reporting
Dorothy Brauninger YWCA Iowa program director sent a letter praising Charlotte Earls for her reporting on the Grinnell YW conference attended earlier this summer. The commendation notes Earls letters previously published and states the reports are filed in office publicity records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Earls
Dorothy Brauninger
YWCA
Iowa
Grinnell
Miss Brauninger
Riverside couple to wed at St Mary's Church
Banns published for Shirley Fesler of Riverside and Donald Claussen of Hills with wedding set for Tuesday August 10 at St Marys church. Bride is daughter of Lyle and Shirley Fesler, Riverside High School class of 1946. groom is son of Mr and Mrs R Claussen near Hills. Also announces birth of baby girl July 26 to Mr and Mrs Donald Choleher of Saginaw Michigan, grandson Clyde Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside St. Mary's Church
Shirley Fesler
Riverside
Donald Claussen
Hills
St. Mary's Church
Lyle Fesler
Riverside High School
R. Claussen
Near Hills
Donald Choleher
Saginaw, Mich
Choleher
Arlene Lambert
Clyde Lambert
Bell reunion draws 42 at Ed Hite home on rainy Sunday
Rain delayed festivities but 42 attendees at the Bell reunion enjoyed travel film by Mr and Mrs Gilbert Mills music and singing, plus a tour of the Nordyke home. Annabelle Zeck daughters of Mary Stane performed two piano pieces at Thursday recital, with two numbers omitted from Friday’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hite
Gilbert Mills
Bill Nordyke
Annabelle Zeck
Mary Stane
Richter
Anthony
Heat related collapse dangers rise in extreme heat
Excessive heat accidents come as sunstroke and heat prostration. A sunstroke victim suffers a sudden splitting headache and possible unconsciousness with temperatures reaching up to 110 degrees. In heat prostration the temperature falls, leaving a chilled clammy feel. Call a doctor at once in either case.
Crawford Township Farm Bureau Meeting Held At Rich Home
Thirty six Farm Bureau members attended the Crawford township meeting Monday night at Mr and Mrs Walter Richs home. Ten children were present. Harold Erskine of Farm Service Co presented budget figures and spoke on farm service. Wayne Edmundson discussed duties of a Farm Bureau field man. Music accompanied the program and a social hour with ice cream cake and lemonade followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Crawford Township
Walter Rich
Mr. Howell
Harold Erskine
Farm Service Co
Farm Service
Wayne Edmundson
Birthday list includes local residents and former staff
Mrs Leonardy and Mrs Robert Anderson of Durant appear on a birthday list alongside former Journal employee Helen Klepfer in California. Also listed are Ruth Ann George, Faye Rowe near Wellman, Clarence Brown Jr. Carolyn Schantz Gary Smith Thomas Walter Miller and Dick Gorham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardy
Helen Klepfer
Journal
California
Robert Anderson
Durant
Ruth Ann George
Faye Rowe
Wellman
Clarence Brown Jr
Carolyn Schantz
Gary Eugene Smith
Thomas Walter Miller
Dick Gorham
TeBoekhorsts Host Shower for Bride in Clinton
A post nuptial shower was held at the Henry TeBoekhorst home for Mrs. Lloyd Graham of Clinton. Games awarded prizes to Mrs. Joseph Escher, Mrs. Artis Heck, Norma June TeBoekhorst, and Mrs. Lloyd Graham. Pink and white decorations and refreshments featured. Gifts were described as lovely and useful. attendees included Mrs. William Bruty and Mrs. Paul TeBockhorst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry TeBoerkhorst
Lloyd Graham
Clinton
Laws
Joseph Escher
Artis Heck
Norma June TeBoekhorst
William Bruty
Paul TeBockhorst
Social Calendar Highlights From West Chester area events
Local groups announce meetings and activities including W.S.J. picnics at Sunset Park, Damascus Shrine events, W.F.W. post gatherings, Mission Study, Ladies Golf and Bridge supper, Catholic Daughters initiation, Just Us luncheon, Valley Ladies Aid, Bethel Ladies services, Snowball Social, Homemakers club, Pythian Circle, St James Circle, Log Cabin at Sunset Park, Country Club dinner, Pansy Hill ice cream social, and Red Horses club all day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Mission Study Group
Fred Bauer
Ladies Golf and
Zeno Times
Bethel Ladies Missionary Society
Ralph Herr
Homemakers Club
Edward Shalla Pythian
Sam Witting
Sunset Park
Walter Smith
Pearl Whistler
Country Club
Pansy Hill Club
The Housewife Two of the brick shaped cellu lose sponges
The new cleaning device features brick shaped sponge heads on a long frame with a built in self wringer. It enables mopping, damp brushing, and wall washing without touching water. It also suggests repurposing worn curtains into summer sash curtains by washing tinting and hemming.
Annual Dill Reunion At Keota Church
The Dill reunion met Sunday in the Keota Methodist church basement after a basket dinner. New officers elected for next year include Henry Miller president Cloyee Dill vice president Ruth Miller secretary Edward Miller treasurer and Mae Herr historian. Attendees listed among many families and guests included Dill and Palmer families and Margaret Moyer Pat Stewart and Jackie Singmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Keota
Henry Miller
Cloyee Dill
Ruth Miller
Edward Miller
Mae Herr
Carrie Dill
Mae Smith
Ota Weaver
Milo Weaver
Marion Miller
Diana Lea
Perry Palmer
Doyle Palmer
Harold Palmer
Jim Palmer
Glen Palmer
Forest Green
Raymon Herr
Ralph Herr
Lyle Romine
Charlene
Delmar Romine
Pamela Jo
Cloyce Dill
Robert Dill
Bobbie
Verne Dill
Donald
Donna Lee
Margaret Moyer
Pat Stewart
Jackie Singmaster
Davison Reunion Picnic at Sunset Park
Harold Brock cabin on the Iowa Cedar river hosts a all day reunion with a picnic and fish fry. The event centers at Sunset Park with details implying a community gathering near Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Brock
Iowa-Cedar River
Columbus Junc
Davison
Sunset Park
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Ohio
Robert M. Daniels
van Wert
John West
Daniels
International Soundphoto
Bill Wilson
Garden of Happiness
Wulf
Walter McArtor
Rock Island, Il
W. J. Shannon
Barbara
Madrid
Janet Tucker
Ft. Daige
B. V. Payne
Ry.na Ao Oa
RAMO
Peace Bombardier
New Haven
Mie
Aunt Mary's
Dewey
Gen
Ike
Dwight Eisenhower
Thomas Dewey
Pawling
N. Y
Berlin
Germany
Martha Butler
Iowa Synod of the Evangelical-Reformed Church
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Frank Kroll
Ackley
Dan Boyd
Harry Boyd
Cotter
University Hospital
Air Transport
Rural Woman’s Club
Canning
Weilman
Fesler-Claussen
Banns
Lorden Music CO
East Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Y. W
St. James Circle
C. A. Fishburn
W. Madi
Red Horses Club
Tion
Rothschild
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