Local Cedar Rapids Residents Tale World Travels And Visits
Mrs Nelswanger departs Cedar Rapids for San Francisco to visit daughter anda Carter and grandchildren. Attendees include Mr Hummer near Iowa City, Maske of Kalona, McIntosh of Omaha, and Cavender D. Macon as auctioneer. Des Moines guest Jean Coffey visits Wellman and Morrison family. Photog Gene Thomas shot Centennial crowds for Des Moines Register. Numerous relatives and friends seen in Iowa City Wellman Davenport Riverside Lone Tree and Crawfordsville with varied visits and licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Hummer Ho
Iowa City
Andrs. Merrill Maske
Kalona
Bruce McIntosh
Omaha
Jean Coffey
Des Moines
Dunham Morrison
Wellman
Gene Thomas
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Charles Thomas
Local births and surgeries reported at area hospitals
At the hospital Ivan Rhodes Wellman underwent an appendectomy this morning Pauline Mae Baumert Harper had a tonsillectomy this morning Mr and Mrs Raymond Baker Washington welcomed a daughter born at 50 this morning weighing five pounds fourteen ounces Mrs Charles Kolorick Alnworth admitted for observation last night Mr and Mrs Gerald Rueesee er Wellman welcomed a daughter born yesterday at 7 pm weighing seven pounds eight ounces Seth W Hart Brighton underwent an appendectomy Saturday night Gene Lynn dismissed Saturday evening Mrs Dunham Morrison and Thomas Coffey were dismissed yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Rhodes
Wellman
Pauline Mae Baumert
Harper
Raymond Baker Washington
Charles Kolorick Alnworth
Gerald Rueeseeer
Seth W. Hart
Brighton
Gene Lynn
Dunham Morrison
Thomas Coffey
Centennial pageant cast to meet director Tuesday evening
The entire 350 member cast of Washington's Heritage will gather at City Hall at 7 30 tomorrow to receive final guidance from pageant master Martha Jean Robinson. Rehearsals continue Friday at Case Field and Wednesday and Thursday evenings this week to perfect entrances and scenes before the August 8 9 10 performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Heritnee
City Hall
Martha Jean Robinson
Case Field
Field
Ellek
Miles Robinson
T. Phillips
Mise F Mobinaen
Social visit spans Minneapolis to Washington talks
Sam Antonoff of Minneapolis spent the weekend here with his son Phil Antonoff and Mrs. Anton off and daughter, Judge and Mrs. Hale and Judge Hale's sister Nellie Hale of Wapello and Mrs. Roy Watson of Balboa Panama visiting Burlington mother Mra D. Cooper before calling on Mrs Frank Bell in Washington Saturday. Mrs. Watson, formerly Otto Cooper, is a cousin of Mrs. Frank Bell. Cecelia Wheelan returned to Des Moines to resume work after a week’s stay with her father George Wheelan, accompanied by nephews Eddie and Billy Wheelan of Britt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Antonoff
Minneapolis
Phil Antonoff
Antonoff
Hale
Frank Bell
Washington
Watson
Otto Cooper
Cecelia Wheelan
Des Moines
George Wheelan
Eddie and
Billy Wheelan
Britt
Daisy Means Innocence in Florigraphy Name Study
In a brief note, the term daisy is linked to innocence via florigraphy. The ancient Greek and Roman language of flowers assigns innocence to the daisy, highlighting cultural symbolic meanings behind the bloom.
Benson School Reunion Planned for August 9
The second annual Benson rural school reunion is announced by R C Ferguson of West Chester for Wednesday August 9. All former pupils and teachers are invited. The event will be at the school grounds seven and a half miles southeast of Washington and a half mile south of Havre. A basket dinner is at noon followed by a short afternoon program. The first reunion drew nearly 100 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson Rural School
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
Washington
Havre
Queen Contest Nears Finish Led by Miss Redlinger
Contest for Queen grows closer with Miss Redlinger in the lead as Mary Humston and Wilma Simons each hold 3,000 votes. The ticket committee announces a special bonus of 100 extra votes for every 1,000 cast up to Thursday morning, to boost turnout for the queen and Miss Columbia selections during the derpass dedication and pavement dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Redlinger
Mary Humston
Wilma Simons
Social Guests Gather for Picnic and Visits
Mr and Mrs Gerald Sharpe and son Larry of Davenport joined Mr and Mrs Joe Cochran for a picnic yesterday. Althea Montgomery returned from Lafayette after visiting sister Mrs George Davis. Mrs Paine formerly Florence Rohrer arrived with Mr Davia and daughters for three weeks with her mother Mrs Hazeh Rohrer. Mr and Mrs W M Salterberg Mr and Mrs W F Salterberg and Irene attended a family reunion yesterday in Mt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Sharpe
Larry
Davenport
John and
Mildred Sharpe
Lockridge
Joe Cochran
Althea Montgomery
Lafayette
George Davis
Davia
Kees Paine
Warren
Ohio
Hazeh Rohrer
Paine
Florence Rohrer
W. M. Salterberg
W. F. Salterberg
Irene
Garade
Mt. Pleasant
Attempted Armored Car Train Hijack Ends in Gunfire
Four men attempted to hijack a payroll train at Chanute Field on a moving Illinois Central train. Two bandits were wounded and a mail clerk injured as mail clerks and railroad workers repelled the assault with gunfire. One bandit identified himself as John Walden of Chicago and was wounded. another fled toward a parallel highway with accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Ill
Chanute Fields
United States Army Air Base
Ilinois Central
John Walden
Chicago
Guy O'’Hara
Onarga
Here
Gilman
O’hara
Earl Boothman
John Gearon
Chcago
Walden
Lithuania’s ancient statehood and 1518 restitution hope
The article traces Lithuania from its medieval duchy routing from the Baltic to the Black Sea, through Czarist Russia sway, to a February 16, 1518 proclamation. It notes the world war era conflicts shaping a council’s move to restore an independent Lithuania founded on democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithuania
Baltic Republic
Europe
Duchy of Lithuania
Baltic Sea
Black Sea
Russia
Washington Presence Roams Chicago Ahead of Game
Chicago trip continues with Washington party arriving by rail and bus to the field. Several officials including Barn es Goddard and Downing promoted the Washington Centennial during the journey. The team drew friendly crowds on Chicago loop streets as locals and Washington supporters greeted them and shared plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Barnes
al Goddard
Downing
Washington
Soloists and travels noted in morning Presbyterian service
Ray Pierce a Coe College graduate and Moravia music teacher, guest soloist at the Presbyterian church yesterday morning. Mrs. Harry Macon, from Long Beach, is a guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Macon. Wayne Wilson plans a Los Angeles trip with relatives to Yosemite and Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco before Iowa. Olive Campbell returns from Burlington after funerals for her aunt Imma F Wilson and John Gillies Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Barnes
West Orange
N. J
Crawfordaville
United Prestyan
Barnes
West Ange
Ray Pierce
Harry Macon
Pierce
Coe College
University of Iowa
Moravia
Iowa
John Applegate
Macon
Longeach
Calif
Frank Macon
Ginger
Longe Beach
Joseph Clokey
Wayne Wilson
Los Angeles
Anna Bowman
Flossie Sherbeck
Ile
Yosemite National
Olive Campbell
Burlington
Imma F. Wilson
John Gillies, Sr
Evangelist Rev. Oliver Morgan to Hold Meetings Here
Rev Oliver Morgan evangelist from Oliver Iowa will conduct evangelistic meetings this week at the Church of the Nazarene. Wendell Ferguson of Albia Iowa will assist as pianist and singer. Solo and duet gospel songs will be sung nightly. Tonight's sermon title is Christ Lost and Found. Services begin at 7 45 with congregational singing in Slab Town meeting house style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Morgan
Oliver
Iinois
Church of the Nazarene
Wendell Ferguson
Albia
Iena
Morgan
Ferguson
Christ
Funds Rise for Central Park Fountain Dedication
Chairman J B Lemmon reports $19 added to the fountain fund for Central Park with gifts from Washington Federal Savings and Loan $10 R J Patterson $5 and others. A big contribution week is ahead as dedication nears in a week. New walk forms, concrete pouring, and an extra pump are underway with lights arriving for installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Lemmon
Central Park
Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association
R. J. Patterson
Harry Davidson
Helen
Edith Harvey
Lemmon
Pass Bogus Bill in Ottumwa Cafe
Ottumwa reports a counterfeit twenty dollar bill passed at a local cafe by a couple. Officers describe the suspect as a slim man about 25 to 30, tall and of medium height, with both wearing no hats. The pair were last seen driving a Ford sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Footprint science and its study of ancient impressions
A concise look at the science of footprints, detailing how mud or sand impressions by animals reveal their existence and behavior in former ages.
Wormwood in Absinthe Delirium Tied to Hallucinations
Wormwood in absinthe may affect nerve centers causing delirium and hallucinations and, in some cases, mental decline.
Coppock Town Council to Meet August 11 in Clerk’s Office
Coppock Town Council of Henry County Iowa schedules a meeting on August 11 at the clerk’s office. Taxpayers may speak on the proposed expenditures and estimated taxes per thousand dollars of assessed value. The notice lists 1958 valuations for Waxabuie Jefferson Washington and other entities with amounts stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppock
Henry County
Iowa
Jefferson
Washington
Crawfordsville
Washington County
Yeasere
W. A. Coates
Essn Neon General Ee
Washington Centennial Celebrates Heritage in Iowa Pageant
Washington Iowa marks its centennial with the outdoor spectacle Washington's Heritage at Casefield August 8 to 10 1939 featuring 250 performers in period costumes on a mammoth stage. The program includes a historical parade pet parade coronation queen and attendants and window displays of antiques with music bands 4 H stock judging and various contests and festivities under Centennial staff guidance. Tickets offer three 50c passes for the show and wood nickel series via Centennial headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hach
Casefield
Iowa
Case Field
Queen's
Husking Contest for Iowa Set for October 31
Des Moines July 31 The Iowa corn husking contest will be held Tuesday October 31 this year, announced today by M E McWilliams airfield chairman. The event will be staged in Jefferson county at one of three farms chosen in September. Six district elimination contests precede the state meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
M. E. McWilliams
Airfield
Jefferson County
Infant killed after toddler steps into car in Burr Oak
Delores Jean Blaess, infant daughter of Lloyd Blaess, was killed when she toddled in front of a car driven by Thomas McGee of St. Paul Minnesota. McGee swerved to avoid her but struck her with the side of the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Towa
Delores Jean Blaess
Lloyd Blaess
Burr Oak
Thomas McGee
St. Paul
Minn
McGee
Knapp Fined for Stop Sign Violation in West Chester
State Patrolman Jack Eicher reported Saturday afternoon that Richard A Knapp paid a $5 fine plus costs for a violation of the state automobile law by failing to heed a stop sign. He was picked up west of West Chester after the officer observed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couns
Jack Eicher
Richard A Knapp
Eicher
FOLLOW CLUES IN MURDER OF DREHER
Des Moines police pursue tips to locate Harold Dreher a 15 year old Mason City department store salesman slain in Iowa. Detectives rechecked the trail ending at a pawn shop as funeral services in Mason City proceed with burial planned near Nora Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreher
Des Moines
Harold Dreher
Mason City
Nora Springs
Temporary finishes on sheet labels indicate finishes
The terms percale finish de juxe or linen like finish appear on sheeting labels to denote temporary finishes. These terms describe surface texture or appearance rather than lasting material properties.
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Brown
Wolf Floral CO
South Side Square
Fred Nelswanger
Cedar Rap @s
San Francisco
Anda Carter
Wandaline
Mercedes Rer
Harold Johnson
Alfred Brown
John Lemmon
T. R. Phillips
Clarice Meek
Elsie Glassburner
University of Town
Gracehill
Wed
Eye
Bob Brown
Mrs. Perrin
Chillicothe
Odley Elder
James
Jimmy
John Roth
J. Orville Elder
Nellie Cowden Sloan
Monmouth
Harry McCall
Edgar Holden
Mr. Holden
Glenn Holden
Clair Geret
Riverside
Gladys Slaughter
Lone Tree
Franklin Bostee, Jr
Bob
Warren Bostwick
R. C. Rainwater
Anne
Silver Spring, Md
J. M. Lioyd
Willamsburg
T. L. Holland
Tommy
Hill
Veland
Holland
W A Holland
H M Putnam
Lee Holland
Fred Dunkerton
Dunkerton
Joe Duea
Fanily
Mrs. Duea
Mre. Dunkerton
Mike Hotle
Art McCaffrey
H. Dougherty
Wayne Marston
Archie Horak
Fay Cherwinker
Tip Watson
Dizzy Poshs
Dizzy Dean
Lewis Warren
Diz
Queen's Group
Jimmy Liegd
Judy Warren
Martha Jane Munn
Carol Himnkert
Mary Maasdam
Dianne Mitek
Dorothy Ann Kos
Donnalene Kallous
Jane Whitehead
Marilyn Falk
Marilyn Kelsey
Dannie Brindley
Jimmie Sherman
Mace Paint & Body Shop
Daisy
Benson
Cage
the Journal Wind
The
Evening Journal
Betty McCall
Lettie
Glenn Hesser
Centennial
Farm Bureau Pilenic
Centennial Headquarters
Toldles
C. V
BND Ct
Postoffice
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