Califor nia visit and wartime hometown notes in Moline
Virginia Wiley and Char main Benton of Moline Illinois spend two weeks in California visiting friends. P F C Herman Matucha of New York is listed in care of the Post Master. The Iowa Press Women host a wartime publishing conference in Des Moines while local families share travel and military notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Wiley
Moline
Illinois
Arthur Wiley
Charmain Benton
California
P. F
Club Standings and Results of Games in the American League
The American League standings show Washington 24 20 .545 and New York 24 15 .615 atop the table with Philadelphia 22 20 .524 trailing. Thursday results include New York 8 Philadelphia 2, Boston 2 Washington 0, Chicago 11 Detroit 5, St Louis 2 Cleveland 1. Tonight only game: New York at Philadelphia with Wensle 2-2 facing Arntzen 2-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Pet. de Sete Anaonm
Washington
Torr Rekindle Otha
Philadelphia
TRIO
Tiae Occas
Ceea
New York
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Wensle F
Arntzen
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Starr
Walters
Warneke
Baseball Standings and Schedule From Morning-Cincinnati
The standings show Brooklyn 30 17 .652, Cincinnati 21 19 .525, Pittsburgh 22 21 .512, Philadelphia 18 22 .450, New York 16 27 .372 with Chicago leading 25 27 .481. Morning Cincinnati hosts Chicago with Starr and Walters as players noted in the upcoming schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Et
St. Tattle
Cdc
Brooklyn
Local residents greet travel and family visits in Iowa area
Lt Ralph Edwards leaves Iowa City for Fort Dix New Jersey after a week with the W B Edwards family. Mrs Edwards to visit Ringsted parents before returning east. Maurice Brayton and son Dennis in Washington. Dennis had a tonsil operation. Mrs Sherman Dodds returns from North Camp Polk with Pvt Dodds. Joan Michels home from Davenport for graduation then to Camp North Wood Wisconsin as junior counselor. Betty Michels returns from Northwestern University for a week with T A Michels. Funeral attendees for John H Cunningham include Charles Cunningham, Helen Cunningham, and Florence Newell with Taylor J Newell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Edwards
Iowa City
Fort Dix
New Jersey
W. B. Edwards
Joan Michels
Davenport
St. Catherines School
Joan
Camp North Wood
Eagle River
Wisconsin
John H. Cunningham
Charles Cunningham
Liberal
Kan
Florence Newell
Goshen
Ind
Helen Cunningham
Waukegan, Ill
Davenport Man Receives Three Months For Drunken Driving
Davenport police report a drunken driving case resulted in a three month sentence. The brief notes Louis Zeiher of Buffalo told officers he was robbed of 1880 dollars in a Rock Island hotel while sharing a room with another man. Zeiher planned to report to Camp Dodge for army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Louis Zeiher
Buffalo
Rock Island
Zeiher
Camp Dodge
Hospital Notes and Births in West Chester Area
Howard F. E. Stewart admitted as medical patient. Mr and Mrs Keith Smutz welcome daughter born 7:25 am weighing 7 lb 7.5 oz. Darlene Snyder and Dennis Brayton had tonsillectomies. Mrs Etta Reeves underwent appendectomy. Mr and Mrs Curtis Wells welcome daughter born 11:45 am weighing 5 lb 12 oz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard FE. Stewart
West Chester
Keith Smutz
Ainsworth
Darlene Snyder
South 2Nd
Dennis Brayton
Mt. Vernon
Etta Reeves
Southard
Curtis Wells
Washington R
Mixed up city life humor in a bustling downtown
A comic slice shows a restaurant patron failing to cut a stiff steak and a waiter noting the chair bent meat. A clerk and porter exchange questions as a street scene unfolds with shop and shoe store follies. The piece ends with a quip on a rattlesnake scar and a street safety line.
Quotations and quips in a stray newspaper fragment
A disjointed set of aphorisms and light banter appears in a clipped column. It includes humorous lines about nerves, courage, money, aging, and politics, with stray attributions and a few odd dialogue snatches. The fragment hints at a humor page or syndicated feature.
Mother Daughter Birthday Brunch at United Presbyterian Church
A two course birthday brunch was served at 10 30 this morning to ninety six mothers and daughters. Sara Marie Davis served as toastmaster with Grace sung led by Carolyn Hamilton and Marion George at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Sara Marie Davis
Grace
Carolyn Hamilton
Marion George
Virginia ‘McLaughlin
Don McLaughlin
Mary Ellen Duensing
H. H. McCleery
Josiah Tumbleweed
Rose
Dorothy Parker
Esther Stewart
Beethoven
Frances Miller
George Kerr
Althea Montgomery
Oscar Lane
Ernie Temple
Arthur Duensing
Cloyce Stewart
Clarenes Logan
Marion Geoge
Anderson
Don Paul
Putnam
Floyd Hamil
Margaret Mee-Call
Frances Whistler
Beulah Stewart
Betty Stewart
Weather Keeps Harmony News scarce amid mud and busy days
Harmony column notes residents visiting and helping with chores despite heavy rains. Several households report farming tasks like corn and soybean planting and turkeys, with limited time for news notes as roads remain muddy and fair weather actions pile up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Mangold
Schmitts
United States Recognizes Argentina’s New Government
Secretary of State Cordell Hull announced that the United States has recognized Argentina’s new government. The report includes a humorous aside about aging and a business motto on seeking new ideas and staying receptive to inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Cordell Hull
United States
Argentina
Reception Honors Couple Lt Mrs W L McGinnis
A Saturday evening reception hosted by Mr and Mrs W A McGinnis north of Ainsworth honored their son Lt W L McGinnis and his wife Amy Hemphill. Guests from Wisconsin Chicago Ft Madison West Chester and Letts attended a mock wedding for younger guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Longer
Harmony
Della Troutman
Algona
Will Hagist
George Stoutner
Everette Schmitts
Harold Klopfenstein
Harold Humston
Everette Schmitt
Carl Replogle
Bill Chmelars
Reif
West Chester
Bill Chmelar
Humston
Walter Lenger
Bill Fawkins
Yloyd Olds
Glen Hays
Griffith Broth
W. L. McGinnis
W. A. McGinnis
Ainsworth
McGinnis
Missionary Group Hosts Afternoon Meeting at Prairie Flower
Mrs. C. C. Reeves welcomed thirteen Prairie Flower Missionary Society members and guests Marcia Tarrant of Illinois and Martha Burger of Tama. Thelma Fuhr Lorene Booth and Myrny Reeves led entertainment after the business meeting led by President Mrs A E Diddams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Burger
Tama
Prairie Flower Vacation Bible School
Earl Booth
A. E. Diddams
Thelma Fuhr
Lorene Booth
Myrny Reeves
Maxine Reeves
Barbara J. Smith and Paul V. Shearer Wed in Ames
Barbara J. Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Smith of Ames wed Sgt. Paul Victor Shearer of Minneapolis at Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames. Rev. Walter Barlow officiated. Matron of honor was Mrs. Alice Stalin. best man was Horace C. Hardy. The bride wore white marquisette with veil and floral halo. Mrs. Shearer is Ames I.S.C. 1941 graduate. he is a Iowa College of Law graduate admitted to the bar and joined the army in 1942. They will reside in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara J. Smith
Albert Arthur Smith
Ames
Sgt
Paul Victor Shearer
Minneapolis, Minn
B. H. Shearer
Columbus Junction
Collegiate Presbyterian Church
Walter Barlow
Alice Stalin
Iowa City
Horace C. Hardy
Kansas City
Missouri
Ona Lance
J. C. Holbert
Rural Women's Club Held Meeting With Mrs Humston
The Rural Women's club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Lloyd Humston presiding. Thirteen members and three guests attended. Plans were made to meet at the Red Cross headquarters to sew surgical dressings. Entertainment was arranged by Mrs. Rhodebeck and Mrs. Humston with songs led by Mrs. Lester Luekenbill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Women’s Club
Lloyd Humston
Carl Phillips
Dad
Red Cross
Rhodebeck
Humston
Lester Luekenbill
William Marie
Phillips
Birthday Candles Light Carol Jane Lances' Day
A birthday list notes Carol Jane Lances shares the day with two candles on her cake. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Dale Lance. Several relatives from Kalona Crawfords ville Richmond and Columbus City mark birthdays today along with Jerrolyn Rose Coover and Carl Fischer who turns 77. Beatrice Wilson and Wilma Norman also celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Jane
Rhoda Kelly
Kalona
Madonna Finke
Crawfordsville
Fred Chalupa
Richmond
Jerrolyn Rose Coover
Kenneth Coover
Columbus City
Dale Peters
Ainsworth
Carl Fischer
Beatrice Wilson
Linger Longer Club Hosts Meeting With Keyser
The Linger Longer club met Margaret Keyser with Mrs. George Bartholomew as co host. Twelve members and three guests Janet Shalla Phyllis Embree and Debora Brennaman attended. Mrs. H J Brenneman and Mrs. W V Durst led games and contests. Refreshments were served by the co hosts with Phyllis Embree and Gloria Keyser assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linger Longer
Margaret Keyser
George Bartholomew
Janet Shalla
Phyllis Embree
Debora Brennaman
H. J. Brenneman
W. V. Durst
Gloria Keyser
Milk Fever Prevented by Yeast in Pre Calving Diet
Recurrence of milk fever in cows may be reduced by feeding four ounces of irradiated yeast daily for four weeks before calving and one week after.
Social Calendar Highlights From Sunday To Tuesday
Sunday events include a K of C Special Meeting and Ole Bunch picnic at Les Wayland park with a rain plan at Clair Lodrgren home. Monday features WRC Flag Day social and Vigilant Class at 7 30 p.m. with Mr and Mrs Wm Graf. Tuesday lists Booster club and Pythian Sisters meeting with flower show preparations and last reg. until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Wayland Park
Clair Lodrgren
W.R.C
The
Presbyterian Church
Wm. Graf
Masonic Temple
Recital Tonight at Presbyterian Church by Mrs Shields Pupils
Mrs Henry Shields presents a pupil recital at the Presbyterian church this evening at eight. Doreen Long plays trombone and Doris Gray sings soprano, with friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shields
Presbyterian Church
Doreen Long
Doris Gray
O E S Meeting At Masonic Temple
Eighteen officers and twenty five members of the Order of the Eastern Star met last evening in regular session at the Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Mrs T A Flenn er and Worthy Patron Victor Klattner presided with routine business and several committee reports presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Astern Star
Masonic Temple
T. A. Flenner
Victor Klattner
Nellie Dodder
O.E.S. War Service Fund
O. E. Schmitt
Paul Snakenburg
H. G. Miller
Wir
O.E.S
Boone
G. W. Manussier
H. C. McBride
Estherville Woman Reaches Age of 102
Indianola report shows Leo J. Smith of Cumming Iowa pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated before Judge Norman R. Hays. He chose to serve a $300 fine or 90 days in jail, opting to begin the jail sentence on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Indianola
Leo J. Smith
Cumming, Ja
Norman R. Hays
Smith
Farewell Dinner Honors David Day
LeRoy Luers entertained few friends with a dinner and dance at his home to honor David Day of Brighton who is leaving soon for the set. Guests included Virginia McLaughlin Marc Kasowsky and David Dex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Day
LeRoy Luers
Brighton
Navy
Virginia McLaughlin
Marc Kasowsky
David Dex Brighton
Entertain Friends At Watford Home
Mr and Mrs Carrol Watt entertained friends at a social gathering at their home in Watford. Attending were Mrs Johnnie Majors and daughter Patty, Mr and Mrs J W Stewart. After dinner the evening was spent socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watford
Carrol Watt
Johnnie Majors Caughter Patty
J .W. Stewart
Club Social At Kilgore Home Attracts Members
Mr and Mrs Claude Kile hosted the Merry Sin club at their home Tuesday with 47 members present and families from Ray and Ed Lambert communities joining. Guests included L ord Coon Pinochle tables offered prizes as Walter Johnson Ras Lammers Erwin Wulf and Mac Luce played. Mrs Kenneth Orndett helped serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Kile
Merry Sin
Ray
Edn Lambert
A L’ord Coon
Walter Johnson
Ras Lam “Ers
Erwin Wulf
Macluce
Kenneth Orndett Sisted
O. W. Club Meets At Manussier Home
Mrs Vina Manussier hosted the KE O. W. club last evening with members Mrs M Scranton Mrs Louis Wells Esterville and Letta Cadwalter Sheddfield in attendance Mae Dawson presided at the business meeting. An hour of refreshments followed served by the hostess assisted by Miss Cadwalter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vina Manussier
KE. O. W. Club
M Scranton
Louis Wells Esterville
Letta Cadwalter Sheddfield
Mae Dawson
Cadwalter
Rebekah Club News Leads to Potluck Plans
The Rebekah club met yesterday afternoon with hostess Mrs. F Longwell. Myrtle Morgan presided as president and plans were made for a potluck supper at 6 30 p m at the I O C F hall on the event of the next regular meeting. Members sewed during the social hour and refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Har Gray and Mrs. Milo Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
F. Longwell
Myrtle Morgan
C.F. Hall
Meers
Har Gray
Milo Steele
Jersey Builds Highways for a Far Future
Jersey advances a plan to construct a series of highways intended to meet long term mobility needs. The project emphasizes enduring infrastructure, strategic routes, and future population growth considerations across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
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U. S. Treasury Department
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James Hood
Oakdale
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Woman's Rage
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Iowa Press
Kenneth Freeman
Dxes Moines
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Ila Mae
George J. Norman
Herusband
Champaign
P.F.C
Chanute Field
Donald Kyle
Jen. Robert
Kalamazoo
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Myrtle Poole
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C. V. Grall
Maurice Brayton
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Sherman Dodds
North Camp Polk
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Sherman R. Dodds
John Willer
T. A. Michels
Betty Michels
Northwestern University
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David Fisher
John Walker
Mildred Pressly
Terry Mather
Claude Kilgore
Dick Fisher
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Floyd Longemere
Glen Adams
Eldean
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Elaine
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W. J. Fowler
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Ottumwa Courier
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E. Thirty-eighth St
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Janney Best
Rukgaber
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