Local residents plan travels and visits this week
Jessie Rice leaves Friday to return to St Marys Hospital in Saginaw Michigan after a two week visit with her mother Belle Gray Rice and sister Mrs Charles Kennedy and family. Mrs Milo McMillen of St Paul Minnesota arrives to spend a few weeks with her father Charles Corette. Rev Mc Millen will visit next week for vacation. grover custer and harry mcclure go to Muscatine for a boat excursion on the President. Thelma Luther and Dr Ruth Church attend a two day conference in Des Moines and observe Sister Kenny’s poliomyelitis clinic at Iowa Lutheran hospital. Mrs Reynold Greiner and others return home after a visit with the Chalupa family near Kalona. Dr and Mrs Melvin Gingerich and sons visit from North Newton Kansas staying three weeks at the Roth home in Wayland. Dr Gingerich teaches at Bethel college in Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Rice
St. Mary's Hospital
Saginaw, Mich
Belle Gray Rice
Charles Kennedy
Milo McMillen
St. Paul, Minn
Charles Corette
Rev. McMillen
Thelma Luther
Ruth Church
Des Moines
Sister Kenny
Kenny
Miss Luther
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Melvin Gingerich
Owen and
Warren
North Newton
Kan
Iowa
Roth
Wayland
Gingerich
Bethel College
Newton
Community notes on visitors and departures
Pauline Clegg plans to leave for New Orleans after visiting her parents near Ainsworth. Clara Ann Huber, Mercy Hospital student nurse, spends two weeks with her parents. Numerous relatives and guests visit Iowa City area, with others traveling to Cedar Rapids, Manchester, and Lake Okoboji for vacations and family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Clegg
James Clegg
Ainsworth
New Orleans
Washington
Clara Ann Huber
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Mrs
Don Huber
Donkey Ball Friday At Blattner Field
Washington Indies clash with a group from American Pearl factory softball in a donkey ball game at Blattner's field Friday at 7 15 pm. Admission is 9 and 25 cents with tax, proceeds to the Indees treasury. Next Sunday they visit Williamsburg, aiming to repeat a recent home win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blattner’s Field
Washington Indies
American Pearl Factory
Indees
Treasury
Williamsburg
Major League Results And Upcoming Games
Yesterday New York beat Chicago 38 to 8 while Washington defeated St Louis 9 to 4. Philadelphia and Detroit did not play. Today New York vs Chicago, Washington vs St Louis, Philadelphia vs Detroit, Boston vs Cleveland. National League standings show Brooklyn at .701 and Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and St Louis in mixed slots with several matchups listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Ks Fst
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
PGW
Pittsburgh
Beeten
W. L. Pet
Cleveland Nee
Hospital Discharges and Admissions Noted
Carolyn Elizabeth Lee was dismissed last evening and Larry Strohm of Haskins was discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs. R. E. Redlinger of East Pleasant Plain was admitted for surgery. John Minick was admitted for X ray and treatment for a right forearm fracture. Warl and Bennie Elliott of Columbus Junction underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Donald Kerr was admitted for an adenoidectomy this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Elizabeth Lee
Larry Strohm
Haskins
R. E. Redlinger
East Pleasant Plain
John Minick
North Ave. B
Warl
Bennie Elliott
Columbus Junction
Donald Kerr
West Washington
Ames resident helms dinner visit with Putnams
Hilma Dodds of Ames spends this week with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Dodds in Wellman and will dine with Mr and Mrs Harold Putnam and daughter Judy this evening Ella Smith of Marshalltown travels via Keokuk for a short visit with her aunt Mrs T Keeley and Mrs W M Keeley Mrs Keeley plans Evanston departure after ten days C C Thornes return to Des Moines after visiting with Mrs Aaron Bailey and in Richland with Mrs G A Neville and Hal Figgins family members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Errett
Kewanee, Ill
Frank L. Wilson
Iowa City
M. P. Miller
Ben Wallace
Errett
Wilson
Kewanee
Hilma Dodds
Ames
Arthur Dodds
Wellman
Harold Putnam
Judy
Ella Smith
Marshalltown
Keokuk
T. Keeley
W. M. Keeley
Evanston
Mr. Keeley
C. C. Thorn
Des Moines
Aaron Bailey
Richland
A. Neville
Hal Figgins
War Production Board halts fuel oil deliveries Aug 3 to Sept 15
The War Production Board orders a ban on all fuel oil deliveries for heating and cooling equipment in the East Coast rationing area from August 3 through September 15 to build up reserve stocks for next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Production Board
East Coast
Soybean acreage increasing for self sufficiency
Agriculture officials say soybeans suit local soils and climate like corn and farmers are urged to plant half again as many acres to offset reduced Far East fats and oils imports. County agents aid newcomers in seed variety choices as soybeans prove a versatile crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Far East
Train Safe On Surface Ice 18 Inches Thick
Surface ice measures 18 inches thick and is said to support a railway train.
Army Deserters Linked to Auto Theft Case
A woman was arrested in Brighton by Deputy Walt Kiesey and jailed as part of an investigation into stolen cars. Kiesey alerted Essex County New York authorities, who are expected to extradite the suspect. The men were taken into custody while police investigated a Sunday night theft near Brighton and a vehicle found near a New York worker’s farm near Wellman. The suspects denied stealing the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Walt Kiesey
Prairie Flower Notes On Baptism Farm Purchases And Guests
Prairie Flower community items list Baptismal service at Prairie Flower with Rev. Pace and Rev. Strong officiating and a new baptistry. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McGuire of Gary Indiana visit relatives in Kalona and Washington. Calf sales by Joseph Shalla noted. Eve of harvest work with Witthoft and Bert Rittenhouse farms mentioned. Harry Donaldson buys 125 acre farm near Winfield with possession in 1943. various farm tasks and visits described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Thrasher
Prairie Flower
Herbert McGuire
Gary
Ind
L. W. Turnipseed
M. Thrasher
Earl P. Booth
Kalona
Washington
Prairie Flower Community
Lynn Pace
Columbus City
C. E. Strong
Bloomfield
Mr. Pace
Harold Day
Strong
Floris
New Baptistry
Jean Smith
Joseph Shalla
John Witthoft
Cy Bush
Earl Booth
Hewy Witthoft
Bert Rittenhouse
Prairie Flower Corners
Harry Donaldson
Winfield
Witthoft Brothers
Roy Finke
Club Plays Bridge At Casper Home
Mr and Mrs Charles Casper hosted the Rosemary club at 808 South Fourth Avenue last evening. Bridge on six tables saw Mrs P F Whisler win high score for women while Reed Moore had low. Reed Moore won high score among men with Donald Brown low. Ray Bell captured the traveling prize. Refreshments were served. guests included Mrs Elizabeth Casper, Mrs Leslie McFarland, Mr and Mrs Joe Knotek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Casper
South Fourth Avenue
Rosemary Club
P. F. Whisler
Reed Moore
Donald Brown
Ray Bell
Casper Garden
Elizabeth Casper
Leslie McFarland
Joe Knotek
Soldier Kidnappers Are Returned to Story City
SIOUX CITY Elmer F. Kuske, 23, and David A. West, 19, held at Fort Collins for Iowa federal authorities, will be brought to Sioux City instead of Dubuque. They may be taken to Cedar Rapids about Aug. 10 for a northern district court session. The men, alleged army deserters from Fort Sill, are charged with kidnapping Margaret Rollie, 18, of Hesper, who was with them when arrested in Denver on July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Elmer F. Kuske
David A. Westman
Fort Collins
Colo
Iowa
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Fort Sill
Okla
Margaret Rollie
Hesper
Denver
Apple Trees in Atwood Yard Bear Grafted Varieties
In Brockton Massachusetts two trees in William B Atwood’s yard yield many varieties. A Cooper’s Market tree carries six grafted varieties including Winter Banana Yellow Transparent Spitzenberg McIntosh Red Hubbardston and Rhode Island Greening. A Wolfe River tree has Yellow Transparent Red Astrachan Wealthy and Astrachan grafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Atwood
Brockton
Mass
Cooper's Market
Hubbardston
Rhode Island
Wolfe River
Three-Quarter Century Party Set for Aug 8
The Evening Journal announces its annual Three Quarter Century club dinner for Saturday August 8 at the Washington Country Club. Washington county residents or former residents who turned 75 in the past year are invited to join. Transportation from the Journal office is available, with details to follow. Coppock program announcements will be made later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evening Journal
Washington Country Club
Washington County
Journal Office
Country Club
Washington
Lords Pass Bill Extending US Army Jurisdiction in Britain
The house of Lords approved the remaining portions of a bill to grant the United States army jurisdiction over U S service members charged with offenses in the British Isles. Lord Simon said the measure was urgent as more U S troops arrive in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
House of Lords
United States Army
British Isles
Lord Simon
United States
Britain
Log cabin open to guests in Sunset Park
Want ad notes a Sunset Park log cabin inviting guests Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs. J. O. Elder Jeannette Kyle and Wahnee tah Ingalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
J. O. Elder
Jeannette Kyle
Wahneetah Ingalls
Army Air Corps film night in Central Park
Max Van Horn state adjutant of the VFW assists with arrangements. Motion pictures illustrating the Army Air Corps service will be shown tonight at nine in Central Park after the band concert. If rain prevents it, the defense room at city hall will host the showing for young men eligible to enlist. Public invited to attend the park event after the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Max van Horn
The
V.F.W
Army Air Corps Service
Central Park
City Hall
Americans Invested Billions in Electric Refrigerators
Americans have poured about two billion dollars into electric refrigerators, most bought in the last three or four years, signaling a rapid adoption of new home appliances and changing domestic habits.
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Wolf Floral CO
Grover Custer
Harry McClure
Muscatine
Reynold Greiner
Burlington
Lucille
Adeline
James Chalupa
Greiner
Wellman Park
J. Milt Godfrey
T. M. Mast
Onawa
Tuman M
Richard Mast
Robert Templeman
Bethany
Eoma Clemans
el Monte
Calif
Manton Hebner
J. M. Lloyd
George C. Stewart
Shirley Clark
Miss Clemans
Manchester
Templeman
William Sloat
Wichita
Fred L. Stewart
Hazel S. Alberson
Esther Weightman
Madison
Wis
Stewart
William Stewart
Carolyn
Hanford
Jimmy Pangborn
Henrietta Hull
Dr. H. C. Hull
Henry
Lake Okoboji
Pangborn
Crall
ED Mick
Ed Miick
Knotek
Joseph Knotek
George Ditmer
KE. L. Smith
Johnny
Ted Meyers
Fred Donaldson
Casper
McFarland
Story City
U.S. Army
Maid- Rite
Air Corps
Men’s Union
Union Jew
ODD
Chambray
Oshkosh Boosh
Men's & Boys
Work
Oxfords
PAIK
Ven
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