Local People Return Home For Summer Visits
Mary Welch returns to Forrest Illinois to spend summer with her father Robert L Welch. Arthur W Brown and Bess O Conner wed in Albuquerque New Mexico and will live there. C R Wilson announces new Penney staff Mary Leary Elsie Stout Lorene Booth and Rhea Buck join. Nels Westermark resumes post office work after two years away serving in the Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Welch
Forrest, Ir
Robert L. Welch
C. R. Wilson
Penney
Mary Leary
Keota
Elsie Stout
Lorene Booth
Rhea Buck
Nels B. Westermark
Marine Corps
Mr. Westermark
San Diego
Hawaii
Schedule for Junior Baseball League Season Readable
Central section games listed for June through August with matchups such as Wapello versus Winfield and Muscatine versus Washington. Locations include Winfield Muscatine Washington Col Junction Morning Sun and notes on dates June 2 9 16 23 30 and July 14 21 28 August 4 11 with a box score May 30 and meeting at City Hall for Washington squad practice then trip to Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Winfield
Muscatine
Washington
Col. Junction
Morning Sun
Wapello
Murphy
Marshall
Hendrickson
Murray
Hotle
City Hall
Divorce suit filed by Wilma Kelley against Orval Kelley
Wilma Kelley files for divorce in district court alleging marriage at Washington on April 2, 1938 and separation on February 15, 1946. They had four children aged two to six. Plaintiff waives alimony and custody rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Wilma Kelley
Orval L. Kelley
Washington
Chinese Discovery of Coal Fueled High Temperatures
The Chinese first demonstrated coal could produce very high temperatures in the sixth century, a landmark in early energy use and material science.
Major League Baseball standings and Friday results
The American League shows New York leading with a .780 record, Detroit, Cleveland, and St. Louis close behind. Fridays results list New York beating Philadelphia 8 1. National League standings include St Louis and Cincinnati atop, with rain postponing Cincinnati at Chicago and a slate of afternoon matchups across the circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. .L. Pet
Adva
New York
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Cano
Wes Les
Philadelphia
Hutchinson
Niggeling
Masterson
Embree
Christopher
Chicago
Lee
Boston
Butland
Potter
Bonham
WW. L. Pet. Byoortiwh
Sso
Cincinnati
Hughes
Pittsburgh
Bahr
Brooklyn
Webber
Beggs
Cooper
Passeau
Miller
Hiller
Birthday notices honor local families and anniversaries
Mrs Emma J Miller of Ainsworth marks 81st birthday as a Journal Three Quarter Century club member. Mr and Mrs J J Rich of Stringtown celebrated their 237th wedding anniversary. Birthday cakes honor Gary Nelson Edwards of Ainsworth with two candles, James Orville Levnen of Harper with four, and Darlene Louise Nelson with six candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma J. Miller
The
Journal
Ainsworth
J. J. Rich
Stringtown Community
Gary Nelson Edwards
Lloyd Edwards
James Orville Levnen
Orville N. Levnen
Harper
Darlene Louise Nelson
Ralph Nelson
Joyous Birthday Greetings for Joyce Logan
A birthday message today honors Joyce Logan on her 12th birthday. Congratulations extend to Elizabeth Irwin Maxine Curtis Albert Zieglow Clyde Griggs West Chester James Morrison June Goodwin and Junior Norton from Mr and Mrs Clarence Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Logan
Clarence Logan
Elizabeth Irwin
Maxine Curtis
Albert Zieglowsky
Clyde Griggs
West Chester
James A. Morrison
June Goodwin
Junior Norton
Wedding Anniversaries Noted for Four Couples
Tomorrow Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Marston celebrate a wedding anniversary along with three other couples all married in 1948: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Shaver, Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Leet, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Marston
Eugene L. Shaver
Harold A. Leet
Lloyd Thompson
Twin boys to mark third birthday tomorrow
Two boys will observe their third birthdays tomorrow Dwane Martin son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Martin and Gary William Kyle son of Mr and Mrs William Kyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwane Martin
Eugene Martin
Gary William Kyle
William Kyle
Birthday candles honor four young girls and two more
Four girls will celebrate tomorrow on their fourth birthdays. Margaret Flaine Melville and Karen June McConnell are noted as daughters of local couples. Jessie Mae Cherwinker of Bloomfield has a birthday tomorrow, with other confirmations for Morris Rose Crawfordsville Eugene Dunlap and Mrs Milton Coffin. Douglas Whitehead marks his tenth birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Flaine Melville
Ralph Melville
Karen June McConnell
Francis McConnell
Jessie Mae Cherwinker
Bloomfield
Minnie Chance
Morris Rose
Crawfordsville
Eugene Dunlap
Milton Coffin
Harry G. Simpson
Douglas Whitehead
Mrs
Ray Whitehead
Social Calendar Offers Week of Meetings and Gatherings
A busy week with Yonkers clubs and societies listing meetings and events. Y W C A executive board 7 30 p m Monday in Y W C A rooms. D A R 7 30 p m Tuesday Mrs R S Warfel. Washington County Women's Democratic club 2 30 p m Catherine Swift 408 W Third St. Pytham Sisters 7 30 p m K P hall. Mary Martha class 2 00 p m Methodist church social ladies parlor. dues payable. Garden Department Section 1 visiting day meet at Mrs Marsh Bailey's garden 1 30 p m. Just Us Club 2 00 p m Wednesday at Mrs D W McClure. Sunshine club meets with Mrs John Koehler. Reveal club sisters and draw names roll call Guess your Club Sister. Mrs W V Durst and Mrs Mary Moore co hostesses to Linger Longer club Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Durst's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
R. S Warfel
Washington County Women’s Democratic Club
Catherine Swift
Third St. Pytham Sisters
K. P. Hall
Mary Martha
Methodist Church
Marsh Bailey
Just Us
D. W. McClure
SunShine Club
John Koehler
W. V. Durst
Mary Moore
Mrs. Durst
Garden Visiting Day and Tea Planned by Garden Club
The Fortnightly club garden department announces its annual visiting day and tea for Tuesday June 4. Garden tours will visit 15 members gardens starting at Bailey on East Washington. meet 1 30 p m, depart 2 00 p m. In case of rain, tours move to Wednesday same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Department
Garden Department No. 2
Marsh Bailey
Iven Rehmel
Charles Davis
E. G. Fisher
Irene Yard
Roger Sherman
Agnes Wheelan
Richard McCleery
Howard McBride
John Jarvis
Paul Snakenberg
Ira Coon
Etha Dawson
Arthur Griffith
C. C. Wilson
Bailey Garden
East Washington Street
Ruth Foster
Birthday Dinner Honors Jeanlie Rinner On Third Birthday
Mr and Mrs Don Rinner hosted a birthday dinner at Sunset Knoll farm for their daughter Jeanlie as she marked her third birthday. Grandmothers Louis Rinner and C W Schlatter baked two cakes. guests included Jeanlies great grandparents C Harry Davis I E Coffey and Harry D Suter and Wayland residents. Louis Rinner played accordion while spring flowers decorated the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Rinner
Sunset Knoll
Jeanlie
Louis Rinner
C. W. Schlatter
Wayland
Mr. Schlatter
Jeaniie
Invitation to Rose Croix Ceremonial in Muscatine
Members of Washington invited to attend a ceremonial of Rose Croix No. 5 in Muscatine on Monday evening June 3. Mrs H M Dodder worthy scribe of Washington has also invited others to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus White
Washington
Muscatine
H. M. Dodder
Bethlehem
No. 8
Iowa City
Rose M. Reid
Clara Gamble Weds Lloyd Shelangoski in Ottumwa
Clara M Gamble daughter of Mrs Roy Gordon and Lloyd C Shelangoski of Ottumwa marry at St James church in a nine o'clock double ring ceremony before about 200 guests. Bridesmaids maid of honor and ushers are named with corsages and a four tier pink and white cake. The couple will reside in Ottumwa after a short wedding trip. the bride attended Washington public schools and worked for American Pearl Button Co. The groom a Fairfield High School graduate served in the navy and is employed at Davies Manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara M. Gamble
Roy Gordon
Lloyd C. Shelangoski
Ottumwa
I. C. Shelangoski
Fairfield
St James Church
Urban O'Rourke
John Dodd
Harold Kerr
Betty McNeese
Ethel
Betty McNeeese
Ethel Kerr
Lawrence Kephart
Washington Public Schools
American Pearl Button Company
Fairfield High School
Davies Manufacturing Company
Navy
Pacific Theater
Cooperative Dinner At H. Walker Home
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walker held a cooperative dinner Thursday evening at their home near Keota. Guests arrived at seven o clock with each family bringing a dish to pass. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Knupp, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Trotman and daughter Sarah, Mrs. Bessie Palmer and Mr. and Mrs. P I Whisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Walker
Keota
Cloyd Knupp
Neil Trotman
Sarah
Bessie Palmer
P. I. Whisler
Caldwells Host Pansy Hill Club at Monroe Street Home
Mr and Mrs John Caldwell entertained the Pansy Hill club last evening at 683 W Monroe. Guests enjoyed playing pinsense at three tables with Mrs Leslie Gates winning high for women and B L Rouse for men. Refreshments were served from garden bouquet decorated tables by committee members Mrs Russel Goodin and Mrs Glen Thompson assisted by Mrs Caldwell. A guest present was Bill Chilcote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Caldwell
Pansy Hill Club
W. Monroe
Leslie Gates
B. L. Rouse
Russel Goodin
Glen Thompson
Caldwell
Bill Chilcote
Valley Ladies Aid Meets at Church
The Valley Ladies Aid gathered at the church Wednesday with 13 members and two visitors. Rev. Mito Phillips led the devotional as members discussed plans for an upcoming ice cream social and prepared another quilt for the frames. The next all day meeting with a sack lunch is set for Wednesday June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Ladies Aid
Mito Phillips
Mathers Ferguson Wedding Set for June 8 at Haskins
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Arnet Mathers of Haskins announce the marriage of their daughter Jean Arneta to Marion Lee Ferguson. The ceremony will be at 1 p.m. Saturday June 8 at the Presbyterian church in Haskins. The groom elect is a student at the State University of Iowa in Iowa City and is the son of Mrs Harry Ferguson of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Arnet Mathers
Haskins
Jean Arneta
Marion Lee Ferguson
Presbyterian Church
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Harry Ferguson
Washington
Dinner Planned for White Shrine Members June 10
At 6 15 PM a dinner will be held for White Shrine members and reservations should be mailed to Mrs Dodder by Monday June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrine
Global gasoline credit cards for aviators planned
A plan to issue gasoline credit cards for aviators aims for universal acceptance worldwide. The program envisions cross border use by pilots and air crews across airlines and service stations.
June licenses issued for four couples at court
June opened with four marriage licenses issued at the courthouse. Melvin A. Herrick of Webster and Corinne Peiffer of Washington wed, as did Ardell Keifer of Kalona and Ella Weber of Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Melvin A. Herrick
Webster
Corinne Peiffer
Washington
Ardell Keifer
Kalona
Ella Weber
Riverside
Farm taxes show Massachusetts top rate in New England
In 1944 Massachusetts farmers faced the highest farm real estate tax in New England with an average of 2.60 dollars per acre. Vermont recorded the lowest level at 0.56 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
New England
Vermont
Morrisons Host Dinner Bridge Evening At Home
Mr and Mrs E D Morrison Jr entertained at their home 601 South Iowa avenue with a two course dinner at 7 pm. Roses and spring flowers decorated the table and guests played bridge at three tables. High scores went to Mrs Milo Sorden and Theodore Brown while low scores went to Milo Sorder and Mrs Clarence Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Morrison, Jr
South
Iowa Avenue
Milo Sorden
Theodore Brown
Milo Sorder
Clarence Logan
Journal Force Party Honors Morris and Edwards
The Evening Journal honored Gladys Edwards and Edith Morris at a YMCA Community Room dinner. Edwards resigns as linotype operator to wed Leyburn Lewis of Ames. Morris leaves as office assistant to focus on home. New members Helen Klepper and Robert Fillmore joined the Journal group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evening Journal Force
Gladys Edwards
Edith Morris
Y.M.C.A
Bill Shannon
Clarice Meek
Frances Whisler
Dave Elder
Stella Palmer
Charlotte Earls
Max Marble
Journal Group
Miss Edwards
Ames
Helen Klepfer
Robert Fillmore
Enjoy Supper at Livingston Home
Sixteen guests attended an outdoor buffet supper at the home of Mr and Mrs David Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Mrs
David Livings
Farmerettes Club Holds May Meeting
The Farmerettes 4 H club met at Rosamond Sojka's home on Tuesday afternoon. Members discussed Rally day topics, heard talks on New China and Health, and Frances and Rosamond Sojka demonstrated varnish removal and refinishing. The group voted to donate club funds to famine relief and to sponsor a Holland family box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmerettes
Rosamond Sojka
LuElla Sojka
Mary Knotek
Frances Sojka
Holland
Rosamond
Mrs Bauer Hostess To Mission Group
The Mission Study group of the West Chester Methodist church met with Mrs. Lou Bauer Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ira Hough read scripture and commented on training of children. Mrs. Walter Bauer reviewed the area of contribution in The Cross over Africa. Mrs. Bert Rittenhouse used the Ask yourself questions in reviewing the Methodist Woman. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. H. W. Munster and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Event Honors Mrs. Livingston’s Sister and Husband Visit
An event last evening honored Mrs. Livingstons sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Herman Pick of Oak Park IL who arrived on Memorial Day to spend a few days here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jane Owen
Monmouth
Ill
John Owen
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Katona
Marvin Williamson
Standard Oile Company
Fred Jones
Gilbert Goff
Rock Island, Il
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Merle Turner
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Masonic Temple
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Clara Gamble
Lloyd Shelangoski
Caroline Shelangoski
East Moline
David Veck
Dwight Hayes
Eileen Bower
Louis Shelangoski
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Forest Walker
Irene Ofelt
E. J. Harmeyer
Shelangoski
Wests
Clifford Shelangoski
Batavia
Joe Lahr
Norma Kay
Brighton
Isador Deutsch, Jr
East Pleasant Plain
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Cedar Rapids
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Des Moines
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Hotel Washington
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