Local News Roundup Highlights Visitors and Travel
Mrs. Paul Hunt and Patsy of Muscatine returned home after a few days with Bess Jones. Grace Maffitt of Ames arrived to visit Mrs. T. R. Phillips. Several residents made trips or preparations, including C. R. McCutchen Jr. starting work with the State Highway Commission in Knoxville and the Whitings visiting Fairfield. Mrs. Charles Anderson, new to Washington, enjoys first impressions and language lessons after arriving from Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hunt
Patsy
Muscatine
Bess Jones
Grace Maffitt of
Ames
T. R. Phillips
C. R. McCutchen, Jr
Knoxville
State Highway Commission
Charles Ander
New York City
N. Y
A. Anderson
Charles Anderson
Washington
America
Germany
Crawfordsville Social Notes Mention Park Outing and Legion Plans
Crawfordsville notes list Rev. and Mrs. NG Webster and family and several others enjoying a Wednesday picnic at Weed park. The Legion Auxiliary met at Alda Davis’s home with newly elected officers outlining plans to visit Mt Pleasant on Saturday for a soldiers hospital party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
NG Webster
David
Bruce Haona
Clarence Tray
Ted Maxwell
Weed Park
John Ding
Rober
N. Jd
Lds
Legion Auxiliary
Alda Davis
Mt Pleasant
Sparsest-populated area noted in France’s Provence region
The Basse Alpes area in northeastern Provence is identified as the most sparsely populated region in France, highlighting its low population density compared with other departments and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Basse-Alpes
Provence
Hospital admissions and discharges in local area
Kenneth Palmer admitted for treatment of a tired belly. Guenther dismissed in the evening. Helen Donahue of North English dismissed this morning. Lucille Busby of Washington and Mary Leon Davis of Crawford underwent appendectomies in the afternoon. Charlene Ann Herner of Kalona had an appendectomy yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Palmer
Guenther
Helen Donahue
North English
Lucille Busby
Washington
Land
Mary Leon Davis
Crawfords
Charlene Ann Herner
Eageowen
Legion Juniors Held Hitless in Loss to Sigourney
The Leon Beatty Post junior baseball team was held hitless for seven innings as Sigourney beat them 4 to 0. Dick Marshall pitched well but lacked run support while Washington's Bill Edmundson fanned 11 in a dominating effort. The two teams meet again in Sigourney on August 3 with Lincoln preparing drills and facing Muscatine next, aiming for their first win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Kimberlin
Leon Beatty
Sigourney
Bill Edmundson
Washington
Billy Patterson
Dick Marshall
Portsider
Williams
Hanlon
Weller
Kimberlin
Muscatine Legion Nine
Independents
Tymers
Diamond State
Brighton Socials Include Sunday Visits Across Town
R 1 Brighton July 27 residents report Mr and Mrs Wayne Savage visiting Mrs Arthur Pepper in Rubio. Clifford Garrett and daughter from Fairfield visited Everett Garrett family. Lawrence Groncup visits son Marshall and family at Jewell. Clarence Brown and Mrs Josephine Hendricks called on Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prody Borkoski
Brighton
R. 1
Wayne Savage
Arthur Pepper
Rubio
Clifford Garrett
Fairfield
Everett Garrett
Lawrence Groncup
Marshall
Jewell Clarence Brown
Josephine Hendricks
Washington
Brain growth spans decades in men and women
Evidence suggests men's brain weight keeps increasing until between ages 30 and 44, while women's brain growth ends earlier, between ages 20 and 30, according to recent studies.
Standings and Results in Major Leagues
National and American leagues show New York leading the American standings with Chicago and St. Louis close behind. Thursday results include Chicago beating Boston 12 to 7, and multiple rain affected games in the National League with Cincinnati sweeping Boston in a doubleheader. Upcoming games feature matchups across all divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
New York
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn -Wwallets
Brooklyn
Pittsburch
Unusual Ten Foot Tall Sweet Corn Grows Nearby
Frank Pringle brought a stalk of corn over ten feet tall from his farm northwest of town. Kenneth Palmer, 11, fractured his left leg near the ankle while playing in the park and was taken to Washington county hospital. A. E. Baldrige family returned from a four week vacation via Snowy mountains, Rocky Mountain National park and Denver. Two buses carrying writers to the New York World's Fair stopped in Washington for refreshments en route from Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pringle
Journal
Mr. Pringle
Kenneth Palmer
John Palmer
Washington County
A. E. Baldrige
Jane
Mary
John
Snowey Mountains
Laramie
Wyo
Rocky Mountain National Park
Denver
Colo
Washington
Oregon
W C T U Institute Planned for Aug 1 in West Chester
The W C T U will hold an institute at the United Presbyterian church on Tuesday August 1 inviting all ladies of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U. Institute
West Chester
R. C. Ferguson
W. CT. U
United Presbyterian Church
C. D. Nash
Irene
Marijotte
Oskaloosa
Agnes Rosa
Mayme Madill
Gilman
Agnes Ross
Tittle
United
Patterson Leads In Women Golf Championship Flight
Mrs. R J Patterson dominates the championship flight with seamless wins and large margins. Final matches tentatively set for August 6, with other flights advancing and pending completed results.
Johnston Reunion in Columbus Park in Iowa Johnston Reunion in Columbus Park
Descendants of Francis Hume and Jane Ferguson Johnston held their annual reunion at Columbus Hautauqua Park in Columbus Junction. Attendees traveled from Cairo Egypt Burlington Cedar Rapids Morning Sun and other towns. Also noted was the marriage of Viota Jechow and Donald Duncan in May and plans for Mr. Duncan to reside in Cedar Rapids. Local social events included a courtesy for Mrs. Tabor and a Pleasant View threshing crew ice cream social marking season end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Francis Hume
Jane Ferguson Johnston
Columbus Hhautauqua Park
Martha Glass
Cairo
Egypt
O. F. Duncan
Robert Duncan
Burlington
H. L Duncan
Lucille
Helen
Donald Duncan
Cedar Rapids
Royce Johnston
Robert
Oak Park
David Lewis
Charlene
Fullerton
W. F. Tabor
Madison
BE. H. Wiegner
Pleasant View
J. H. Hanft
Marsh family visits relatives in Elderton area
Carolyn and Dianne Marsh of Chicago spent a few days with Mrs. Marietta Workman. Their mother Mrs. W. A. Maresh joined them last evening. The Marsh family is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Marsh in Aingworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn
Dianne Marsh
Chicago
Marietta Workman
W. A Maresh
Woman's Relief Corps District Picnic Attended by Fifty
The first district picnic of the Woman's Relief Corps was held at Sunset park near the cabin. Fifty guests attended including two men, with a program of stunts and readings by Esther Hayes and others. Mrs. Florence Hout led planning. members wore colonial outfits and pink sashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Sunset Park
Sadie Hollinger
Florence Hout
Logal Corps
Esther Hayes
Washington
WRLC
Mt. Union
Julia Cavender
A. B. Schmoeller
Eddie Wheelan Is Honored at Party Given Yesterday
Des Moines residents Mrs Frank Kos and Decela Wheelan hosted a 4% birthday party for Eddie Wheelan of Britt yesterday afternoon at the Kos home. Eddie's eighth birthday was Sunday. He and his brother Billy Wheelan, sons of Dr. and Mrs. FE F. Wheelan of Britt, are visiting at the George Wheelan home. Games followed by ice cream, birthday cake and candy were served to fifteen guests, including Billy and Eddie, Donnie Brindley, Joan Wilson, Patty Sizer, Joyce Ann Dunn, Johnny Carlton, Carol Kimbertin, Carla Guther, Wayne Barnes, Robert Nardy, Dorothy Ann and Janice Kos, Jackie James and Jerry Zager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kos
Decela Wheelan
Des Moines
Eddie Wheelan
Britt
Kos
Eddie
Billy Wheelan
FE. F. Wheelan
George Wheelan
Billy
Donnie Brindley
Joan Wilson
Patty Sizer
Joyce Ann Dunn
Johnny Carlton
Carol Kimbertin
Carla Guther
Wayne Barnes
Robert Nardy
Dorothy Ann
Janice Kos
Jackie James
Jerry Zager
Achievement Day Plans Discussed at 4-H Meeting
The Jacksonite 4-H club met at Phyllis Ahrens home with ten members, assistant leader Mrs Duen sing, and guest Virginia Hopping. Dorothy Daniel presided as plans were made for county achievement week with Mildred Meyer and Marjorie Ahrens in charge. Charlotte Campbell spoke on hair care and a cooke demonstration was given by Phyllis and Marjorie Ahrens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonite
Phyllis Ahrens
Mre Duensing
Virginia Hopping
Dorothy Daniel
Mildred Meyer
Marjorie Ahrens
Charlotte Campbell
Phylis
O W Club Dines in New London
The £.O.W. Club met for a potluck dinner and supper at Mrs. Amos Norton’s home in New London. After a business meeting, attendees shared puzzles and social time, with several Washington guests and local members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.W. Club
New London
EB. O. W
Amos Norton
Washington
Elizabeth
Milt Denison
Cecil
Ernest Garrett
Rober Dawson
Laura Graham
Ed Grayson
Everette Stewart
Robby
Patricia Bitewart
Sarah Rinehart
Frank Snooks
Ralph M. Kinnen
Jerry
Ma. Higgons
Centennial Plans Draw Visitors From Wapello
Two former Washington women, Mrs. Clarence Schenefelt and Mrs. A. Speer, frequent visitors here and living in Wapello, are busy with Centennial preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clarence Schenefelt
A. Speer
Wapello
Prairie Flower Mission to Meet Friday August Four
Announcement that the Prairie Flower Missionary Society will hold a meeting Friday August 4 at 2 p.m. in the church, a date change. Hostesses are Martha Thrasher Mrs Don Cave and Mrs Carl Jarrard with Mrs Eva Mouser and Mrs Stanley Mouser as program leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Martha Thrasher
Don Cave
Carl Jarrard
Eva Mouser
Stanley Mouser
Fairview 4-H Club Meets at Mary Lee Weeks Home
The Fairview Farmerettes 4-H club gathered Monday at Mary Lee Weeks’s home with nine members, leaders, and guests from Keola and Chicago. Betty Sojka joined as a new member as plans for Achievement Day were laid out and a Cottage Cheese demonstration was announced. Six new uniforms were sewn for six members. The next meeting is set for August 2 at Elidiene Sojka’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Farmerettes
Mary Lee Weeks
Ray Sojka
Blanch Shalla
Dewey Weeks
Katherine
Anna Marie
Frances
Carol
Helen Fumston
Keola
Margaret Novy
Lois Kulanda
Chicago
Betty Sojka
Norma Rose Kos
Viola Marek
Elidiene Sojka
Pansy Hill Club Meets Thursday Social at Home
Mrs John Wagner hosted the Pansy Hill club yesterday afternoon with eight members present and Mrs Stout as a guest. The women enjoyed a special afternoon program and refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagner
Paney Hill Club
Stout
Linger Longer Club Picnic At Sunset Park
Twelve families attended the Linger Longer club picnic supper in Sunset park last evening with forty two present. Visiting was the diversion of the evening after supper. The next club event is an ice cream social at the James Combs home on August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
James Combs
Washington Women Golf Day at Fairfield Club
Eight Washington women joined a golf day at the Walton club in Fairfield with 69 players total. The morning round led to a noon luncheon and an afternoon bridge session. guests hailed from Ottumwa Bloomfield Mount Pleasant and Washington, with Centerville and Oskaloosa invited but not represented. Mrs K J Patterson posted the low Washington score, joined by Helen Thompson Helen Theese Mary Ellen Lytle Mrs Lester Jones Mrs R E Arthur Mrs Stan Kiesey and Mrs Tom Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Patterson
Patterson
Helen Breese
Ted Bailey
Lester Jones
A. W. Clow
Milo Sorden
R. E. Arthur
Richard McCleery
Marguerite Hardy
William Shannon
Billie Briley
Mary
Ellen Lytle
W. Shenefelt
Sorden
Will
Shannon
Shenefelt
W. Wd. Vwyer
Mr. Cruise
Helen Thompson
Thora Reynolds
Stan Kiesey
Nela Bo Westermark
Iowa
Jean Huber
al Brown
Dwyer
Clarence Berkhott
Lester Orr
J. M. Lieyd
James Schmoeller
KE. KE Stutsman
Frank Miller
Frank
W. L. Alcorn
L. B. Wilson
Hugh Hart
Don Kirkenold
Ruth Ringheim
Marilyn Bell
al Ledsery
Pearl Gardner
Sullivan
Mrs Young
Rabenold
Wilson
Washington
Walton Club
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Bloomfield
Mount Pieasant
Centerville
Oskaloosa
K. J. Patterson
Helen Theese
Mary Ellen Lytle
Tom Canton
Social Calendar Highlights This Week
Friday Friendship club hosts ice cream social at 7 p m with Mr and Mrs Ben Fitzgerald. U P Sunday school picnic at Sunset Park 6 p m with games for children at 5 p m families to bring dishes silverware and filled baskets Note change of date for Prairie Flower Missionary Society meeting at 2 p m at church. Tuesday Washington County Society of Registered Nurses meets 7 30 p m at Nurses Home Dr D W Paul to speak. Washington County Medical Society invited. Friendly Social Club meets afternoon at Mrs Hattie Wagner. Pilotsburg e Ladies Aid Society meets afternoon at Mrs John Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Ben Fitzgerald
U.P
Sunset Park
Washington County Society of Registered Nurses
D. W. Paul
Washington County Medical Society
Hattie Wagner
Pilotsburge Ladies Aid Society
John Young
Birthday Greetings In Local Birthday List
Mrs J R George marks her Eighty eighth birthday as part of the Three Quarter Century club. George Mohr, summer playground supervisor, celebrates his birthday. Evelyn Meek turns fifteen. Mabel Maxine Hayes is a year younger. Margaret Applegate Jele Nelson Mrs George Hayes West Highland Mrs Wes Sojka Jackson township John Goeldner Valleyrand Mrs Sadee McAvoy also has a birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. George
George Mohr
Evelyn Meek
Harvey Meek
Mabel Maxine Hayes
FE. P. Hayes
Margaret Applegate
Jele Nelson
George Hayes
West Highland
Wes Sojka
Jackson Township
John Goeldner
Valleyrand
Loss and gratitude linger after passing noted by family
The family expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends after a sad loss. They acknowledge comforting sympathy and thoughtfulness from Mrs. Frank Libe, Maurice, and Marjorie, and say these gestures will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Libe
Maurice
Marjorie
Cedar Chain 4 H Club Meeting Recap
The Cedar Chain 4 H club met at Eleanor Maas home with four members present. Leader was absent. Capitola Flynn spoke on Ten Native Trees and How to Identify Them while Beulah Freel presented Courtesy Pays. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Chain 4-H Club
Eleanor Maas
Capitola Flynn
Beulah Freel
Pilotburg Society Meeting Set for August 3
Pilotburg Ladies Aid society will meet at Mrs. John Younes home August 3. Hostesses are Mrs. Younes and Mrs. Wayne Stransky with entertainment by Mrs. Howard Fisher and Mrs. Teo Shalla. Roll call will be answered with a verse of scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotsburg
John Younes
Wayne Stransky
Pilotsburg Ladies Aid Society
Howard Fisher
Teo. Shalla
Mrs Schwartz Hosts Rural Woman's Club Meeting
Nine members and four guests met yesterday at the home of Mrs Glenn Schwartz for a Rural Woman's club gathering. President Mrs Charles Palmer conducted a business meeting while Mrs Mary Shields and Mrs EB L Barthelow led the entertainment with assistance from the hostess and her daughter Helen and Mrs Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Woman's Club
Glenn Schwartz
Charles Palmer
Mary Shields
EB. L. Barthelow
Helen
Crawford
Snowball Club Holds Meeting with Velma Booth Guest Speaker
The Snowball Social club met Wednesday at Mrs. Earl Booth’s home with nine members, twelve children, and several guests. Velma Booth missionary from China spoke on war and peace after a music program including piano solos by Helen Knapp and Mary Ardish Jarrard, a Barbara Dare vocal, and a Bible school chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Booth
China
Earl Booth
Booth
Helen Knapp
Mary Ardish Jarrard
Barbara Dare
George Dare
Miss Booth
Evelyn Byere
Mary Ardith Jarrard
M. E. Booth
Velma
Arthur Wiley
Sam Munson
John Shebeck
Val Fuhr
Troy Forinas
4-H Brighton Go-Getters Hold All-Day Meeting
The Brighton Go-Getters met at Evelyn Mineart's home on July 21 with all members present except one. Demonstrations covered making whole wheat bread and variations, and how to receive one guest. The group planned red white and blue game props for Achievement week and updated the demonstration team to Elsie Stout and Evelyn Mineart. The next meeting will be hosted by Mary Guy on August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Evelyn Mineart
Mrs. Stont
Elsie
Laura Jean Stout
Mary Guy
Ruth Tucker
Elsie Stout
Evelyn, Mineart
Birthday Surprise Honoring Mrs Sadee McAvoy
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Buckwalter hosted a surprise party for Mrs. Sadee McAvoy at their home on her birthday. Guests enjoyed lawn games and contests on the Hehted lawn with candlelit tables and two themed birthday cakes. Assistants included Mrs. Jerry Simmering, Virginia Ann Buckwalter, and Mable Lemley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Buckwalter
Mrs. Buckwalter
Sadee McAvoy
Mrs. McAvoy
Buckwalter
Jerry Simmering
Virginia Ann
Mable Lemley
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