Local News Highlights From Davenport and Iowa City
Dr and Mrs A W Clow and daughter Beth returned from Crete Nebraska where Miss Clow led the Doane College Women’s physical education. They dined with Mr and Mrs Don Welsh in Creston and faced heavy rain on the way home. Bernard Ambrose Hermann and Henry Richard Gordon of Delta joined Sunday visits for St Ambrose and Marycrest commencements and a Little Bit of Heaven outing. Julia Clow earned BS liberal arts and MD degrees at University of Iowa convocation attended by family from Iowa City New York and Cincinnati. Mrs Warren Groff celebrated a May 31 birthday with a cooperative dinner and friends including C G Anderson and the Andersons.
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A. W. Clow
Beth
Crete
Nebr
Miss Clow
Doane College
Clow
Creston
Don Welsh
Bernard
Ambrose Hermann
Henry Richard Gordon
Delta
Davenport
St. Ambrose and
Marycrest
J. S. McElhinney
Iowa City
Cherry McElhinney Wilson
New York City
Tom McElhinney
Cincinnati
Ohio
University of Iown
Julia
School of Medicine
Warren Groff
C. G. Anderson
Charles Anderson
Pat Swift
Lloyd Anderson
Jacobs
Willis Beatty
Ella Anderson
Esther Betl
Ernie Eimon
Indianapolis
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
Roy Whiteman
Conn
Glen Porter
Monmouth
Ill
Bruce McFarland
J. D. Rabenold
A. Clark
Washington
Brighton resident discharged from hospital
Lester Hanon of Brighton was dismissed last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lafine McClintie of Davenport welcomed a daughter born at 1:25 p.m. weighing five pounds 15 ounces. Mrs. D. B. Reichert of Morning Sun admitted as a medical patient. Jane Lemley of 921 West Madison had a tonsillectomy this morning. A daughter weighing six pounds six ounces was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Keith of 703 South Fourth Street at 9:25 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Hanon
Brighton
Lafine McClintie
Davenport
D. B. Reichert
Ara Jane Lemley
West Madison
Elmer Keith
South Fourth Street
Confirmation class and voting meeting at church
On Thursday June 5 at 7 00 PM a children's confirmation class is held followed by an 8 15 PM special meeting of the congregation's voting members. All voting members are urged to attend. Pastor Alb Bostelmann leads.
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Bostelmann
Standings and Scheduled Games in Major Leagues
American League standings show Cleveland leading with a .612 percentage and New York close behind. Philadelphia and Washington trail, with Detroit and Chicago in the mix. Tonight's games include Philadelphia at Chicago and New York at Detroit among others. National League standings list St Louis, New York, and Pittsburgh among top teams. several night games on the schedule including Chicago at Brooklyn and St. Louis at Boston.
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Pet
Cleveland
Caogr Wa
New York
Peete Gr
Philadelphia
Knott
Chicago
Lee
Donald
Detroit
Newhouser
Boston
Johnson
Smith
Washington
Anderson
St. Louis
Ostermueller
St Gs
Gincianhatt
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Passeau
Hamlin
Gumbert
Pittsburgh Butcher
Melton
Vander Meer
Blanton
Convicts Escape From Prison Farm at MT Pleas
Convicts Charles Alloway and John Paul Clavin escaped today from the Fort Madison state penitentiary work camp at MT Pleasant. Alloway, 33, sought a maximum five years for larceny, committed from Muscatine in July 1940, at the camp since April. Clavin, 25, serving up to ten years for breaking and entering, committed in April 1949 from Des Moines, sent to the camp in February.
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MT. Pleasant
Charles Alloway
John Paul Clavin
Ft. Madison State
Alloway
Muscatine
Clavin
Des Moines
Washington couple obtains marriage license at courthouse
Dale D. Bower and Mary M. Misel of Washington obtained a marriage license at the courthouse, recording their plan to wed.
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Dale D. Bower
Mary M. Misel
Washington
The
Court House
Vacation of road No 3 in Highland Township reported favorably
The county auditor announces the commissioner’s report favoring the vacation of road No 3 in Highland Township. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon July 28, 1941, or the road will be vacated without further reference.
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Highland Township
Night fighters split from day groups in British air war
British night fighters operate separate from day crews due to psychology and harsher conditions. Commanders note night crews adapt through self discussion and persistent night missions, with incentives like hot meals and easier leave. Legendary pilot Timber Toes, a one legged veteran, exemplifies dedication in the night fighting effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timber Toes
Germany
Governor Wilson Reviews 113th Cavalry at Camp Bowie
Governor George Wilson of Iowa reviewed the 113th Cavalry at Camp Bowie parades, presenting a state flag to the regiment amid officials including Brigadier General Charles Grahl and Major General George W. Strong. Lt Donald Gibbons accepted the flag for the unit as crowds watched horse and mechanized squadrons pass the reviewing stand. Payday at Camp Bowie follows, with payroll rising as units expand and trainees graduate to higher pay.
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Brownwood
Texas
Camp Bowie
George Wilson
Iowa
113Th Cavalry Regiment
Iowa National Guard
Wilson
Charles Grahl
Maxwell O'Brien
36Th Division
18Th Infantry
Camp Barkeley
Army
Memorial Tribute to Jess Marr at Ainsworth
Memorial day exercises at the Ainsworth school and cemetery drew a large crowd. O Thomas Marshall praised Jess Marr for decades of Memorial Day service and noted veterans’ pledge to continue the tradition. Morale was aided by Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary, plus the local Legionnaires. Visitors included the Marsh family and others from Davenport, St. Louis, Delta, Ottumwa, and local hosts.
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Ruth Norris
Ainsworth
O. Thomas Marshall
Jess Marr
Jess
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Auxiliary of Washington
Ainsworth Legionnaires
J. A. Marsh
Terry Marsh
Alvin
Davenport
Ben Welliver
Mrs. Curtis
St. Louis
A M Sheridan 82 Dead at Junction
A M Sheridan 82 of Columbus Junction died Tuesday at his West Hill home after several weeks illness He was born to Richard Sheridan and Mrs Sheridan He worked for Iowa Southern Utilities for many years retiring last year He was an Odd Fellows member Surviving are three daughters Beulah Swailes Columbus Junction Eva George Van Cleve and Bina Knauss Rock Island plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren Stephens funeral home handled arrangements Funeral services and burial will be held here.
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Columbus Junction
M. Sheridan
West Hill
Richard Sheridan
Sheridan
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Odd Fellows Lodge
Beulah Swailes
Eva George
van Cleve
Bina Knauss
Rock Island
Stephens Funeral Home
USC Sabbath Next Weekend
New York June 4 The article notes morale in national emergencies will be a sermon theme for U S O Sabbath observances June 6 to 7 for Orthodox Jews and June 7 for others. Clergymen stress inter faith character of United Service Organizations for National Defense with member groups including YMCA Catholic service Salvation Army YWCA Jewish Welfare Board and National Travelers Aid. The piece ties the Sabbath to the drive for 10 765 090 dollars to fund U S O programs serving army bases naval stations and defense industries.
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New York
United Service Organizations
Natonal Defense
Young Men's Christian Associations
National Catholic Community Service
Salvation Army
Young Women’s Christian Association
Jewish Welfare’ Board
National Travelers Aid Association
VU. S. O
Destruction of School Flower Beds Prompt Police Warning
Chief of Police George Baker stated complaints of damage to flower beds and young trees at Stewart school. Boys and possibly girls riding bicycles through the area have caused the harm, with further risk to public property. He warned that strict measures will be taken to curb the vandalism.
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George Baker
Stewart School
Baker
Nine inmates granted paroles at Anamosa reformatory
Des Moines June 4 Nine inmates of the state reformatory at Anamosa were granted paroles today by the state parole board. One of them was Charles Hubbard 50 Cassville Missouri who was sentenced originally in 1914 to ten years on charges of robbing a railroad caboose. He was par
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Des Moines
State Reformatory
Anamosa
State Parole Board
Charles Hubbard
Cassville
Chinch Bugs Attack Wheat Across Iowa Counties
Des Moines reports widespread chinch bug damage to wheat in western and southwestern Iowa. Five creosote stations were set up in Olds, Knoxville, Des Moines, Afton and Red Oak to control the pest. Dr. C. J. Drake, state entomologist, cites serious infestations in Crawford Harrison and Monona counties with neighboring areas showing high bug numbers. Cornfields remain safe for now as most insects are adults. warm dry weather could hatch more eggs. County agents will issue creosote supplies to farmers for pest control.
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Des Moines
Iowa
C. J. Drake
Crawford
Harrison
Monona
Drake
Mark G. Thornburg
Olds
Henry County
Knoxville
Marion
Polk
Afton
Union
Red Oak
Montgomery
Birthday Celebrants Share Joy Across Wellman Area
Judith Ann Enfield turns one today as daughter of Mr and Mrs Enos Enfield of Wellman. Kathleen Mae Crandall reaches two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Crandall. Roger Dennis Hazen and David Letts, both four, are sons of their families. William LaVerne Wessler is eight, with others including Mrs B D Rayburn and Ray Phillips observing birthdays. Linda Rae Lee is one year old and Martha Guest was 84 yesterday.
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Judith Ann Enfield
Enos Enfield
Wellman
Kathleen Mae Crandall
Dale Crandall
Roger Dennis Hazen
Howard Hazen
David Letts
Grove Letts
William LaVerne Wessler
B D. Rayburn
Ray Phillips
Bridge Hostess Mrs W H Stephen Hosts Club Meeting
Mrs Homer Stephen entertained the Wednesday bridge club this morning. Guests included hostess daughter Mrs Clyde L Boice Virginia Myer Buckeye Lake Ohio Vera Stutsman Mrs Tom Duncan and Beth Crow. Breakfast was served in Winga's cafe private dining room. Four tables played with a bouquet centerpiece, and Miss Stutsman received a hostess gift as a bride-elect.
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Wednesday
Homer Stephen
Clyde L. Boice
Virginia Myer
Buckeye Lake
Ohio
Vera Stutsman
Tom Duncan
Beth Crow
Winga’s Cafe
Miss Stutsman
Social calendar highlights weekly church and club events
The calendar lists Wednesday Young People's class and ice cream social at Pleasant Hill church, Thursday Chapter 1 PEO meeting at 2:30 pm, family night dance, and multiple afternoon meetings for Ladies Aid and other groups. Friday includes Rebekah lodge and Missionary study at M E church. Saturday features W R C at G A R hall.
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Pleasant Hily
T. A. Michels
Ahleee Ae
James Swift
Ladies Aid Society of
St. Paul's Church
Friendly Circle Club
Harry Hull
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Pilotburg
Ladies Aid Society
Helen Stransky
Delta Alpha
M. RB
M.E. Church
Alfmein- Jolly Troopers
Charles Davison
C.C.C
West Chester
Nellie Booth
Roy Gardner
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Woman's Missionary Society
J. O. Matthews
Rebecca Laubach
S. Ave. D
Ira Rathmel
Emma C. Anderson
M. E.terian Church
Funeral for Harry C Ferguson Held at Local Home
Funeral services for Harry C Ferguson were held yesterday afternoon at L A Jones funeral home with Dr F W Eastwood in charge. Pallbearers included six nephews Warren Stewart Everette Stewart Francis Don Crone Mike Crone and Fred Graham. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Harry Ferguson
Harry C. Ferguson
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
F. W. Eastwood
Warren
Everette Stewart
Francis
Don
Mike Crone
Fred Graham
Elm Grove Cemetery
Pythian Sisters Name Committee For June 14 Dinner
At the Pythian Sisters meeting two candidates were initiated with Mrs. Howard Hotle presiding. Mrs. Ernest Miller, Mrs. Mae Morgan, and Mrs. H. G. Miller were named to organize the June 14 pot luck dinner. Social hour refreshments were provided by Mrs. Myrtle Poole, Mrs. Pearl Parcell, Mrs. Roy Stewart, and Mrs. Ernest Miller.
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Pythian Sisters
Howard Hotle
Ernest Miller
Mae Morgan
H. G. Miller
Myrtle Poole
Pearl Parcell
Roy Stewart
St James Pupils Present Recital at K C Hall
Music students of St James school gave a year end recital at the K C hall drawing about one hundred parents and friends. Lois Ofelt Shirley Duncan readings Biddy Johnson and M Ann Walker piano duet with memory selections. First and second graders also performed impressively under Sister Mary Urbazeta who led the successful program. Hall decorations featured red roses and peonies.
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St. James School
K. C. Hall
Lois Ofelt
Shirley Duncan
Biddy Johnson
M. Ann Walker
Mary Urbazeta
Ro Fetters Undergoes Major Operation At University Hospital
Ro Fetters underwent a major operation this morning at University Hospital in Iowa City after months of illness. He has been a frequent patient since January 1. Several relatives and friends including Mrs. Roy Fetters Mrs. Edna Caldwell Mr and Mrs Howard McBride Mr and Mrs Harold Beenblossom Mrs Albert Simpson and Daryl Fetters visited the hospital today.
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Ro Fetters
University Hospital
Iowa City
Roy Fetters
Edna Caldwell
Howard McBride
Harold Beenblossom
Albert Simpson
Daryl Fetters
Keiths Welcome Granddaughter in Washington County Hospital
Mr and Mrs Elmer L Keith announce the birth of a six pound six ounce daughter born this morning at about 9 45 in Washington county hospital. Mrs Keith is the former Ireta Willits. Mr and Mrs L C Willits express happiness over their granddaughter.
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Elmer L. Keith
Washington County Hospital
Keith
Ireta Willits
L. C. Willits
No More Quickie Divorces in Scott County
Davenport Iowa June term opens with judges W W Scott and W R Maines announcing a ban on quickie divorces in Scott county district court. Effective June 16 1941 no default case with a waiver of time of hearing will be heard until 19 days after petition filing. Previously divorces often awarded the plaintiff the same day the petition was filed if the defendant signed a waiver.
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Davenport
Quickie
Scott County District Court
W. W. Scott
W. R. Maines
Child in Marshalltown Suffered Injuries on Highway 80
Marian Johnson seven near Marshalltown was injured when she exited a parked car and ran into the path of an oncoming ambulance from Estes Funeral Home. Ambulance driver Ray Long said he transported the child to Deaconess Hospital for treatment.
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Marshalltown
Marian Johnson
Estes Funeral Home
Ray Long
Deaconess Hospital
Man convicted in 1916 fugitive Lived, later found on farm
The man escaped in 1916 and evaded capture for 24 years. He was not recaptured until November 22, 1940, when authorities found him working on a farm near Cassville. By then he had married and started a family.
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Oled
Cassville
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