Local News and Births in Iowa Towns
Mrs G L Ruegsegger of Mc Allen Texas visited the Ruegsegger home Wednesday evening. Leonard Fisher Kalona are parents of a seven and a half pound daughter born yesterday morning. Erwin Booth Wellman parents of a seven and a quarter pound daughter born yesterday morning. A C Whittaker funeral in Muscatine tomorrow for Harry Whittaker's brother. Mrs Wilson R Brown escorted granddaughter Margaret Moyle to Maquoketa for a few days in the Moyle home. Robert More and daughter Patty of Willmar Minnesota visiting Fred L Moore home. Mrs W B Dupuis Ruth returned from Des Moines after a visit with the Dickersons Pearson family. Frank Pearson attends Iowa State college commencement. David Pearson among graduates. Mrs Carl Nelson and Mrs Clarence Statler visit Richard Lee at University Hospital Iowa City. Lloyd Troyer Wellman parents of a seven and three quarter pound son born yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Fisher
Kalona
Erwin Booth
Wellman
Robert More
Patty
Willmar
Minn
Fred L. Moore
Mr. More
Mrs. More
Carl Nelson
Clarence Statler
Iowa City
Lloyd Troyer
Results of Games In Major Leagues
Cleveland beats Boston 4 2 and New York defeats Chicago 8 2 in Thursday action. Detroit tops Philadelphia 8 7. St Louis 7 Washington 2. Tonight pitchers listed for Cleveland New York Chicago Boston St Louis Philadelphia Detroit Washington matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pat
New York
Cleveland
Big St. Louis
Gage
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Smith
Gomez
Humphries
Terry
Hanning
Marchildon
Bridges
Newsom
National League standings and game schedule dustup
The National League table shows Brooklyn at 68 18, St. Louis 26 24, New York 26 24, Cincinnati 22 24, Pittsburgh 19 28, Philadelphia 16 32. Remaining games list New York at St. Louis and Brooklyn at Chicago with pitchers Koslo Lanier Wyatt Olsen and Fleming noted.
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W. L
Brooklyn Seawen
St. Louis Seave
Peete
New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Koslo
Lanier
Brooklyn
Wyatt
Head
Olsen
Fleming
Javery
Air Raid Warning Advice For Washington County Citizens
In view of possible Midwest air raid threats lL Ivan Norton, defense corps commander, issues recommended citizen actions in case of an air raid alarm. The guidance covers steps to take, shelter, and stay safe during emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. Ivan Norton
Washinon County
Citizens’ Defense Corps
Midwest
War update from Libya to Japan fronts reported
The royal front lines describe sharp artillery fighting across Libya with British armor opposing Axis tanks near Bir Hacheim on the Tobruk flank. In the Japanese theater, over 10,000 killed or wounded as forces attempt to seize Ahsien, a key rail hub and airbase, with heavy Allied bomb targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir Hacheim
Tobruk
Ahsien
Tokyo
4-H Farm Youth Meet Concludes At Ames
The closing events featured leader citations read by J Harrison Donald and presented by R K Bliss Ames. Officers were installed by retiring officers after a flag and pledge ceremony. Dorothy Darnell presided as state 4-H president to discuss Our Club Did It This Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harrison Donald
R. K. Bliss
Ames
United States
Miss Combs
Dorothy Darnell
4-H
Hospital Discharges and Admissions Reported
Daniel Kiesey was discharged last evening. Jack Fields of 219 West Harrison was admitted yesterday afternoon for medical attention. Mrs. Raymond Pine of Columbus Junction had a tonsillectomy this morning. Vera Ayers of Kalona was discharged this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Kiesey
Jack Fields
West Harrison
Raymond Pine
Columbus Junction
Vera Ayers
Kalona
Pyramids Debate Across Historic Sites and Scores
The fragment records matches from ancient construction dates to 3000 B C Ealing 3-2 at Cincinnati with Starr 6-2 and Vander Meer 5-3 and Philadelphia Podgamny 2-4 at Pittsburgh Heintzelman 3-5.
Chapter J P E O Holds June Meeting Highlights reminiscences
Mrs Maude Stewart was a hostess at the June meeting of Chapter J P E O. Eva Denny and Mrs Frank L Wilson shared reminiscences of 57 years in PE O. Mrs Alma Hearne Holland spoke. guest Mrs Clyde L Boice of Indianapolis attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Denny
Frank L. Wilson
Pe.o
Alma Hearne Holland
Clyde L. Boice
Indianapolis
Ind
Pinochle Breakfast at Masonic Temple Ends Series
The Order of Western Star held a pinochle breakfast at 8:15 AM yesterday in the Masonic temple closing months of parties for OHS members. Five tables played with Mrs. Guy Cole earning high score. Committee members included Mrs. Della Miller, Mrs. H. G. Miller, Mrs. Walter Logan, Mrs. E. KK Stutsman, Mrs. Will Hemmings, Mrs. Paul Snakenberg, Mrs. O. E. Schmitt and Mrs. Earl Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Western Star
Masonic Temple
O.H.S
Guy Cole
Della Miller
H. G. Miller
Walter Logan
E. Kk. Stutsman
Will Hemmings
Paul Snakenberg
O. E. Schmitt
Earl Steele
G H M Club Meets At Max Cook Home
Members of the G H M club gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Max Cook. Pinochle at four tables produced high scores for Pearl Parcell and Mrs Victor Blattner and low scores for Scott Wilcox and Mrs John Sampson. Travel prize went to Woodrow Crone. Refreshments were served in a patriotic motif. Next meeting set for July 2 with Mr and Mrs Al Crone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.H.M. Club
Max Cook
Pearl Parcell
Victor Blattner
Scott Wilcox
John Sampson
Woodrow Crone
Cook
Wilcox
Moyle and Butler to Wed in Maquoketa Congregational Church
Margaret Moyle daughter of State Representative B. S. Moyle of Maquoketa and Glenn L. Butler of Chicago will exchange vows Sunday at the Congregational church in Maquoketa. Rev. T. Stuart Cleworth will officiate at one o clock. Ruth Moyle, the brides sister and a University of Iowa student, will be bridesmaid. The bride has a handkerchief once owned by her grandmother Brown as something old. Moyle has taught at Eagle Grove high school after Grinnell graduation. The couple plans to live in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Moyle
B. S. Moyle
Maquoketa
Glenn L. Butler
Chicago
Archibald Butler
Mechanicsville
Moyle
Wilson R. Brown
East Main Street
Congregational Church
University of Iowa
Miss Moyle
Mrs. Brown
Fresh Food Delivery Reaches 1500 Mile Reach
The nation’s largest food chain now delivers fresh fruits and vegetables from growing areas to retail outlets over 1500 miles away, signaling major gains in transportation and distribution efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mrs Dill Hosts Poinsettia Club Luncheon
Mrs Carrie Dill hosted a luncheon at her home north of town for the Poinsettia club members. Seven members attended, with a patriotic table theme and dessert. Her daughter Mrs Mae Smith served, and the afternoon included visiting, photos, and bingo prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Dill
Poinsettia Club
Mae Smith
Class Has Social At Willits Home
The Delta Alpha Sunday school class of the Methodist church held a June social at the home of Mrs. L. C. Willits. 23 members attended with Mrs. N. M. Speidel presiding in the president’s absence. Mrs. O. E. Schmitt led devotions and a poem was read from the Methodist Woman. Mrs. L. A. Jones organized the social and two contests, with refreshments served by Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Willits, and committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Alpha
iMethodist Church
L. C. Willits
N. M. Speidel
O. E. Sisk
O. E. Schmitt
St. John
Methodist Woman Magazine
L. A. Jones
Edna Witting
Missionary Society Honors Mrs. Holland At Dinner
Mrs Alma Hearne Holland was guest of honor at a cooperative dinner of the Methodist church missionary society with eighteen members attending. Stella Palmer presented a gift, and the public meeting followed as Mrs Holland spoke on Indian mission work and the local impact of Christian activity amid political strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hearne Holland
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Pearl] Whistler
Susie Johnson
A. Anderson
Stella Palmer
Holland
India
United States
New England States
H. E. O. Club Meets With Mrs Ed Miller
Six members of the H E O club eight children and guest Betty Morden gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Ed Miller home with roll call about economy. Mrs Maurice Libe and Mrs Willard G enkins assisted with refreshments while Mrs Walter Statler and Mrs John Simmering served on the dish washing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. O. Club
Betty Morden
Ed Miller
Maurice Libe
Willard Genkins
Walter Statler
John Simmering
East Flying Fowl Ducks and Geese Speed Record
A report notes East flying fowl, ducks and geese, can reach speeds up to 339 miles an hour, highlighting surprising avian flight capabilities and feats observed in studies.
Social Calendar Highlights Weekend Meetings
Friday at the Masonic temple the O B S holds an initiation at 8 p.m. All guests invited. Rebekah lodge meets at 8:30 p.m. in I C C F hall for initiation and officer elections. Saturday the W R C meets 2 30 at Ree G A BR hall. Monday DeMolay gathering at 6 p.m. Presbyterian Sunday school class hosts a quarterly social at 7 36 p.m. Tuesday Booster Club in afternoon and Ann Judson Circle events at Besse Jones residence with Vesper Bennett assisting. Thora Reynolds and Hazel Mc Carty in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth O.B.S
Masonic Temple
O.B.S
Rebekah Lodge
I.C.C.F. Hall
Presbyterian Church
Leslie Zook
Callie Woodburn
Ann Judson
Circle of Baptist Church
Besse Jones
Madison St
Vesper Bennett
Thora Reynolds
Hazel McCarty
Many Happy Returns Birthday notices across the community
Dorothy Ruth Waters of Crawfordsville turns twelve. June Davis of Ainsworth also celebrates. Mrs Robert L West born Virginia Shannon marks a birthday. Mrs John Flading of Wellman shares a birthday and her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Richard Durian celebrate their anniversary. Louie Kaufman of Wayland Mary Louise Redlinger and Raymond Redlinger have birthdays. Other celebrants include Rose Ella Dewees Wahnetah Goodwin Mrs Donald Graber Noble Mary Mae Turner Wayland and Mrs Karl Schmidt. Cleo Morris Beckler of Wellman is two years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Davis
T. C. Davis
Ainsworth
John Flading
Wellman
Richard Durian
Rose Ella Dewees
Wahneetah Goodwin
Donald Graber
Noble
Mary Mae Turner
Wayland
Karl Schmidt
Cleo Morris Beckler, Wellman
Perry Beckler
K of C Regular Meeting Announced
The Knights of Columbus will hold a regular meeting Monday at 8 o'clock in the K C hall. Election of officers and a report on the state convention are planned along with important business. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of
K.C. Hall
George Swift Elected President of Pleasant Hill Endeavor
The Pleasant Hill Christian Endeavor society met at the Clark Miller home with 26 in attendance. Devotions by Arlene Lambert and scripture by Martha Baker preceded the business meeting that elected George Swift president Ralph Erlenbush vice president Esther Swift secretary treasurer Velma Kephart reporter. The group gave Chris Erlenbush a farewell gift as he leaves for the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Lester Butterbaugh
Clark Miller
Esther Swift
Ralph Erlenbush
Mildred Kephart
Missionary Group Luncheon At Trotman Home
The Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church held a cooperative luncheon at Mrs. Neill Trotman’s home. Four guests and fourteen members attended the one o’clock meeting. Rev. George Kerr spoke on Prayer as the study theme marked by the society’s 25th anniversary of prayer groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trotman Home
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of
The
United Presbyterian Church
Neill Trotman
J. M. Finney
Mansfield
Ohio
George Kerr
Donald and
Roderick
Ralph Kleese
Robert Wiley
Rev
Kerr
Club Has Meeting With Mrs Alliman
The Friendly Neighbors club met Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs Lloyd Alliman. All members except one and three children attended. Roll call offered canning ideas. President Mrs Logan Ahrens led a brief business session planning eight months of programs. Members socialized and enjoyed refreshments prepared by the hostess and her daughter Deloris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Neighbors Club
Lloyd Alliman
Logan Ahrens
Deloris
Brief Society Meeting Concludes with Business Session
At the close of the gathering Mrs Richard Stewart society president led a short business meeting following the conclusion of the main event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stewart
Society
Jolly Troopers enjoy social afternoon at hostess Potratz
Mrs Sam Potratz hosted a Jolly Troopers gathering for fifteen members and five children. Guests socialized as refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Amanda Potratz and Mrs Florence Wagner. Vivian Howe of Oskaloosa and Al Boyd of Washington were married last evening in Lancaster Missouri. The bride has been a surgical nurse at Oskaloosa and the groom works at Moore's Bootery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Troopers Club
Sam Potratz
Amanda Potratz
Florence Wagner
Alberta Wagner
SOC
Vivian Howe
Oskaloosa
al Boyd
Washington
Lancaster
Boyd
Moore's
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Boc
Wolf Floral CO
G. L. Ruegsegger
McAllen, Texas
A. C. Ruegsegger
Harry Whittaker
Henrietta Whittlaker
Joe Barnes
Hubert Walker
Irene Ofelt
Grant Walker
Lois Harriet Ofelt
Muscatine
Mr. Whitaker
A. C. Whittaker
W. B. Dupuis
Ruth
Des Moines
Harry Dickerson
Myrtle
Nate Pearson
Frank Pearson
Iowa State College
David Pearson
Inns
Iowa Bankers Life Insurance Company of
Raymond Bell
Miss Stewart
Duensing
Orville Elder
Lester B. Krabill
Leigh Soule
Laura Jean Stout
Leah Anderson
Father Stewart
Hazel Sojka
Evelyn Mineart
Mary Ellen Duensing
G. H. M. Club
al Crone
Troth
Dill
Willits
W.R.C
G. A. BR. Hall
Dorothy Ruth Waters
Crawfordsville
Robert L. West
Virginia Shannon
Louie Kaufman
Mary Louise Redlinger
Raymond Redlinger
George Swift
C. E
C. V
Grall
Alliman
Oman
Montgomery Ward
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