Red Cross Sewing Drive Promoted by Local Chairs
Kathryn Latta and Mrs. Harvey Meek led club visits to boost Red Cross sewing efforts. They showcased finished garments and materials for future projects while communities rally to the cause. Paul Deimeriv of Redfield Town and Vern Wandalene Harvey of Washington obtained a marriage license at the courthouse. Rev. R. K. Atchison and his son Ross of Rimmersburg Penn. attend a synod of the Associate Presbyterian church as guests of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Latta
Harvey Meek
Red Cross
Paul Deimeriv
Redfield
Town
Vern
Wandalene Harvey
Washington
Court House
R. K. Atchison and Son
Ross
Rimmersburg
Penn
Associate Presbyterian Church
Atchison
Red Cross sewing room busy with volunteers and visitors
Mrs. Lee Stockman and daughters from Pleasant Plain visited the Red Cross room where several sewers worked yesterday. Mrs. Walter Jensen of Dubuque stays with sister Mrs. Clyde Pratt, and Mr. Jensen will visit Saturday. The group notes a new telephone in the sewing room, 484, and mentions local trips for Memorial Day and Chicago races. Camp The Girls and Valley Ladies Aid used Red Cross materials for garments this week, with many clubs joining daily sewing sessions. Art Minick’s funeral in Decatur drew attendees from area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Stockman
Joyce
Dolores
Pleasant Plain
Adam Hollingsworth
Stockman
Red Cross
Walter Jensen
Dubuque
Clyde Pratt
Jensen
Mrs. Pratt
Mrs. Pardee
Freeport
Ill
Chicago
Camp Thre
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Standings and Schedule From Major Leagues
Standings show American League leaders Cleveland and New York with strong records. National League features New York and Pittsburgh near top. Tonight’s games include Chicago at Philadelphia and St Louis at Boston with several rainouts and planned night matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
Knott
Hallett
Hudson
Gatehouse
Donald
Newhouser
Johnson
Milwar
National League
Pet
Redm
Srks
St. Bee
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Passeau
Hamlin
Warneke
Salvo
Vander Meer
Planton
Richardson Family Supplies Update After Midwest Visit
Mr and Mrs Wm Richardson and daughters Jeannine and Jeannette return to Tulsa after visiting sisters Lena Stewart in Washington and Raymond Rich in Olds and sister in Ainsworth. Other locals attended Eastern Star in Ainsworth and the Riverside Traveling Star visit. Nearby travelers include G C Wilson and Katherine Muskbhell visiting Joe Wilson in Eau Claire and Orleath Vogelaar of Pella staying with Bonnie Simpson. The annual brain derby at the University of Iowa honors Brighton entrants with several top finishes by David Day Maurice Farrier Frank Chuck Willard Christner and others from Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Richardson
Jeannine
Jeannette
Tulsa
Okla
Richardson
Lena Stewart
Washington
Raymond Rich
Olds
Robert E. Miksch
Ainsworth
Spartan School of Aeronautics Inc
G. C. Wilson
Katherine Muskbhell
Eau Claire, Penn
Mr. Wilson
Joe Wilson
Orleath Vogelaar
Pella
Bonnie Simpson
Harry Simpson
Bonnie
Spencer
Lake Okoboji
Mr. Simpson
Mamye Lange
John Broadgate
Miss Vogelaar
Simpsons
University of Iowa
Brighton
David W. Day
Frank B. Chuck
Maurice H. Farrier
Brighto
Willard L. Christner
Kalona
Bicycle Parade at Ward Store Honors Safer Riding
Montgomery Ward & Co and the Hovering Journal sponsor a June 20 parade in Washington to promote safe cycling. No registration fee. riders receive wheel discs and safety rules. prizes include a 19% inch trophy and merchandise for runners up. Entrants fill an entry blank in the sporting goods department. judges are three local citizens. parade starts at Ward's store at 1:50 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Montgomery Ward & Co
W. E. Bond
iMontgomery Ward
Warda
Sporting Goods Department
Ward
Mrs Belle Jennings of Junction Is Dead
Mrs Belle Jennings 76 died at Hershey hospital Muscatine after weeks of illness Funeral service will be in Columbus Junction burial at Spring Run cemetery J C Richie funeral home in charge Born Pelle Hefter June 18 1864 Van Meter Iowa married Alvin Jennings Jan 20 1881 four sons two daughters two brothers three sisters several grandchildren and great grandchildren survive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Belle Jennings
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Spring Run
J. C. Richie
Pelle Hefter
Stephen Hefter
van Meter
Iowa
Mrs Messenger 76 of Wayland Dies at Home
Mrs Dennis Messenger 76 lifelong resident of Wayland died at her home after a two year illness from a heart attack Arrangements are by Stacy funeral home with services at the home and Wayland Methodist Church Survivors include husband four children and two sisters Funeral singers named and burial set at North Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Dennis Messenger
Burris Moore
Greenmound Church
Trenton
Wayland Methodist Church
J. Shook
Stacy
North Hill Cemetery
Rosa Kurtz
Henry
Hannah Pangborn Kurtz
Crawfordsville
Clovee Messenger
Winfield
Irvin Stortz
Germanville
Dwight Messenger
Margaret Neff
Jack King
J. &. Davis
Homer Davis
Frank Clark
Clara Wenger
Primitive Serf Indians of Gulf of California Island
The Serf Indians who inhabit an island in the Gulf of California are described as among the most primitive peoples on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of California
Earth
Oil Station Fire Lawsuit Over Slippery Ice Cause
Plaintiff sues Pearl McNeill operator of Crawfordsville Iowa filling station with Standard Oil ties for damages after a January 15 1941 fire destroyed a 1939 Hudson sedan. Incident occurred as ice coated approaches caused car to slide into a gas pump, leaking gasoline and igniting a blaze. Proximate cause alleged negligence by McNeill in managing the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pearl McNeill
Crawfordsville
Washington County
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Negligence alleged in icy premises liability case
Plaintiff claims defendants failed to sand or otherwise treat ice and maintain safe premises. Alleged to have left very slippery conditions for hours after ice ceased forming. Seeks $545 plus costs.
Hospital Dismissals and Admissions Reported
Marsha Ann Koehler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshall Koehler, was dismissed this morning. Sara Jane Lemley was discharged after a tonsillectomy yesterday. Mrs Clara Pimme of Keota was admitted last night as a surgical patient. Mrs Nellie Adams of Wellman was also noted in hospital records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsha Ann Koehler
Marshall Koehler
Sara Jane Lemley
Clara Pimme
Keota
Nellie Adams
Wellman
Draft plan seeks group deferral for 27-year-olds
Deputy Director Hershey asked Congress to allow group deferral of all men who had reached age 27 by October 16, 1940. The note appears amid other local items including J. D. McCahill leaving Peters hardware for Des Moines and Granger plans before new work. Read the Want-Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service System Today
Congress
Do. J. McCahill
Peters Hardware
Des Moines
Granger
Save Jelly Glasses for Children’s Drink Use
Do not give children your best tumblers. Preserve the smoother rimmed jelly glasses for their use instead. This keeps finer glassware safe while ensuring children have suitable drinking vessels.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf Floral CO
Reister Bros
Hal Reister
Claude L. Reister
Lucille Bales
J. J. Minick
Decatur, Ill
Art Minick
PTT Ye Co
Peck
Louisa Gold
del Monte
Life Brand
Dole
Bg Psi Go
P&g
California
Pepsi Cola
Mason Jar
Pke
Washington Fruit Market
Ibs
Ernest Salladay
H. M. Dodder
Victor Blattner
Lisle Robertson
Marietta Workman
Della Miller
Roy Moore
Nellie Dodder
Riverside
Ward Store
Junction
Mrs. Messenger
Brown & Orr
Men’s Union
Chambray
U.S. Pat
Vas
Railchief
Work
Oxfords
Psion
Acare
Ryal
ROVE
P.L. Etter
S. Iowa
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