Local visitors and moving announcements fill scene
L. M. Lee of Chicago and Maud Sanders of Keota were in town as business visitors yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Frank moved to 816 West Monroe Street from 821 West Washington Street. 5711 Evelyn White of Media Illinois is working as a beauty operator at the Modernistic Beauty Studio. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Holden of Des Moines arrived for an over Sunday visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Holden and Mrs. Bessie Wead. George McFadden is a salesman in Moore's Bootery replacing Loren Sutherland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Lee
Chicago
Maud Sanders
Keota
Rex Frank
West
Monroe Street
Washington Street
Evelyn White
Media
Ill
Harvey Holden
Des Moines
G. B. Holden
Bessie Wead
George McFadden
Moore’s Bootery
Loren Sutherland
Local Travel and Military News Roundup
Mr and Mrs Fred Ll Moore and Mr and Mrs Harry Ward returned from Cincinnati Ohio where Mrs Moore stayed weeks with Dr and Mrs Fred Moore and Fred III Lyle S Rugg of Chicago and Dorothy Marie Durian of Wellman obtained a marriage license here yesterday Mort Chance home from a Burlington munitions plant for a weekend visit Sergeant Bob Lewis and Private George Green of Troop D 113th Cavalry spent a week at home after training at Fort Riley plan to leave for Camp Bowle early next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ll. Moore
Harry Ward
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lyle S. Rugg
Chicago
Dorothy Marie Durian
Wellman
Mort Chance
Burlington
Bob Lewis
George Green
113Th Cavalry
Fort Riley
Kan
Camp Bowle
Four Percent Drivers Feeble-minded, He Says
At the Iowa safety conference Dr. Lowell S. Selling of Detroit claims four percent of motorists are feeble-minded and unfit to drive. He urges psychopathic clinics at state hospitals to screen drivers, to cooperate with driving examinations by Iowa State College psychology department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College Department of Psychology
Card of Thanks for Ralph Nelson Death
We thank all who expressed empathy at the time of our brother and uncle Ralph Nelson. Priest Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Benn, and others offered comfort and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Nelson
Priest Nelson
Howard Benn
Wieland’s Riverside couple welcome a son at 2 50 pm
Mr and Mrs John Wieland of Riverside are the parents of a son born yesterday afternoon at 2 50. The baby weighed nine pounds eleven ounces. Mrs Ray Blankenhorn of Ainsworth was admitted yesterday as a medical patient. Stewart Bell of 121 North Avenue C was operated on for appendicitis this morning. Mrs Otto Schiebel of Washington was admitted this morning as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wieland
Riverside
Ray Blankenhorn
Ainsworth
Stewart Bell
North Avenue C
Otto Schiebel
Washington
Standings and Friday Schedule for Major Leagues
American League standings show Cleveland at .690 with 82 runs. Philadelphia and Washington follow. Friday pitchers include Newhouser at Leonard, Auker at Hadley, Feller at Donald, and Rigney at Harris in today’s games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Cleveland
Carero
Sucewiuuwe
Philadelphia
ES Oe
Washington
Detroit
Newhouser
Leonard
St. Louis
Auker
Hadley
Feller
New York
Donald
Chicago
Rigney
Boston
Harris
National League Standings and Upcoming Games
National League standings show Brooklyn leading with an 84 18 record and Cincinnati at 36 87 overall. The day features several scheduled games including Philadelphia at Chicago and New York at Cincinnati with key pitchers Blanton Hughes Olsen and Riddle set to start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
W. L. Pet
Brooklyn W
Cincinnat
Lee Jee
Chicago Sips
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Blanton
Hughes
Chicago
Olsen
Boston
Salvo
Butcher
New York
Schumacher
Cincinnati
Riddle
Casey
Gumbert
Social notes from Des Moines and surrounding areas
Joe Picken visited Des Moines yesterday as a business guest. Park Ridge Illinois residents Dave and Lori Livingston joined Coffee Club this morning and were named president and vice president. Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs L A Warren and daughter Judy expected for an over Sunday at Hebner and Warren homes. The and I club party report was corrected to show Mr and Mrs Lloyd Maxwell as guests. Helen Livingston leaves tonight for Los Angeles after death of her father R Livingston. Merle Booth to broadcast a 15 minute program Monday at 8 39 pm over WSU1 with Mrs Boyd White on piano. Guests of Dr N Anwyl included Dr Samuel Peeples of Philadelphia Rev and Mrs Phil Martin and Ruth from Kansas, former China missionaries. Other callers this week included Rev Samuel Edgar of Santa Ana Martha Lohberger Olive Michals Mrs Joe Maxwell and family, and Dr Clyde L Boice and Sally en route to Indianapolis for interns at Methodist hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Anwyl
Samuel Peeples
Philadelphia
Penn
Phil Martin
Ruth
D. N. Anwyl
Fev
Samuel Edgar
Santa Anna
Calif
Martha Lohberger
Ventura
Olive Michals
West Liverpool
Ohio
Joe Maxwell
Clara
Alice
Howard
Fairmount
W. Va
Bomber Crash Victim Identified Near Lyman Wyoming
Lieut. T. F. Holsteen of the army air corps among six flyers killed when an army bombing plane crashed last Sunday near Lyman Wyoming after taking off from Salt Lake City for Chicago. Holsteen, 30, is son of Col. and Mrs. Fred Holsteen of Burlington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TDPA
T. F. Holsteen
Army Air Corpse
Lyman
Wyo
Salt Lake City
Chicago
Holsteen
Fred. Holsteen
Burlington
Pick Wrong Station Seized by Policemen
Four men who refueled near police headquarters confessed to the Joe Junkers filling station holdup at LeMars. They named Wilbur Packard Vere Fennerty William Stanger and John Armstrong all 17 or 18 with ties to Army camps. The LeMars raid yielded 33 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Joe Junkers
LeMars
Tom Farley
Farley
Junkers
le Mars
Wilbur Packard
Vere Fennerty
Camp Forrest
Tenn
William Stanger
Fort Bliss
Fl Paso
Tex
John Armstrong
Chicago
Ill
Packard
Fennerty
Stanger
Armstrong
Parisek Kills Self After Child Dies
Arthur Parizek, 43, a farmer near West Liberty, died of a self inflicted gunshot at his father’s Lone Tree home. He reportedly brooded over the death of 11 year old Mary E Fuhrmann, daughter of Mr and Mrs B K Fuhrmann of Iowa City, who died after a bicycle collision with Parizek’s car on a country road near Iowa City. Parizek’s wife survives.
Travelers Headed to Ventura and Minnesota Visits
Martha Lohberger leaves for Ventura after a month with her parents in the Tri Cities and sisters families. Vina Manassier departs for Fort Snelling to spend ten days with her son and daughter in law Lieut. Mrs. William Manuasier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Lohberger
Ventura
Calif
Joe Lohberger
Tri Cities
Vina Manassier
Fort Snelling
Minn
Inlaw
William Manuasier
See Through Package Inspects Packaged Goods With X Ray
An X ray machine can inspect products including cereals dried fruits meats coffee and candies that are packed in cardboard cellophane or thin wooden containers.
Amber Fossilized Resin From Ancient Forests
Amber is a fossilized resin from pine family trees that existed in large quantities in East Prussia and, in smaller amounts, in Sicily Europe Greenland the United States Great Britain and Siberia many centuries ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Prussia
Sicily
Europe
Greenland
United States
Great Britain
Siberia
Harriman Missions Shift to Mid East for Military Aid
W Averell Harriman, formerly a special representative of President Roosevelt for the lease-lead program, has been dispatched to the Middle East to arrange for receipt of military equipment there after being sent to England months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Roosevelt
W. Averell Harriman
Middle East
Too Much Water After Trip Abroad
A neighbor questions the Greening couple about their impressions of Venice. Mrs Greening wonders aloud if they even visited Venice, and Mr Greening recalls they stopped there but floods kept them from leaving the station.
English lord and boy exchange grand ancestral honors
An English lord boasts of a knighted grandfather by Queen Victoria's sword. The American boy counters with a tale of Red Wing the Indian touching his grandfather with a tomahawk to make him an angel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Wing
Final Meetings of Methodist Women Wind Down Year
Units of the Woman's Society of Christian Service hold last meetings of the year amid rain cancellations. Reports show 32 calls, 36 attendees, and plans for September gatherings. several units hosted luncheons, picnics, and devotions with guests from Des Moines and Waukegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Society
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Unit No. 1
Unit No. 2
Sunset Park
Ward McCutcheon
Revenge note triggers life insurance alert
A local remark about vengeance describes Tom being warned by several agents that he planned to buy more life insurance. The exchange notes a post driven act of retribution and a scheme involving insurance.
Modern hats vanish as girls walk without headwear
Two elderly women discuss fashion over tea noting that girls no longer wear hats. Mrs. Smith expresses disgust, saying hats are no longer worn as girls merely walk beside them.
Remembering Skobosky's Death in Finnish Campaign
Iskivitzky recalls the fate of Skobosky who choked to death after eating horse meat on a bitter cold Finnish campaign day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imsky
Iskivitzky
Skobosky
Town Hall Crowd Reacts to Candidate Claim
In a town hall exchange, the candidate said he never paid for a vote and never would. About six applauded. most attendees stood and left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Public
Awkward Age Comes Up in Bout with Bobby
A visitor asks Bobby his age and he replies he is at an awkward age. He explains he is too old to cry and too young to swear, framing a humorous moment about coming of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Women’s Minds Blamed on Frequent Changes
In a witty exchange, Mrs Cutting asserts women’s minds are clearer than men’s, while Cutting retorts that they change them often, highlighting a lighthearted domestic dispute about wit and gender.
That’s Unfair Exchange Between Players Cited
A short dialogue shows a player inviting Dolly to watch and learn from his game while she declines noting she never profits from others' mistakes. The exchange hints at sports rivalry and sportsmanship in a social setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly
Ostrich Farm Owner Impresses Dinner Companion
A speaker recalls being taken to dinner by a man introduced earlier who complimented her appetite. The man is identified as running an ostrich farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
Efficiency expert sparks office debate
In a light exchange between Elsie and Naomi, a husband described as an efficiency expert in a large office faces a playful clash over work style. Naomi questions the role while Elsie quips that if women did it the work would be labeled nagging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
Naomi
Mistress and cook discuss wages in kitchen scene
In a clipped exchange a mistress offers to assist in the kitchen while the cook asserts a higher wage of two dollars more, signaling labor value and domestic service dynamics.
Warning: Silence from All Sides May Signal Danger
The quote cautions that absence of criticism or praise from foes and friends alike can indicate a hidden threat, suggesting one may be unaware of their own peril or even death. It emphasizes vigilance when no one comments.
Polletz Joke Highlights Marital Quip Between Spouses
A light exchange features a husband asking if his wife truly obeys him and a playful reply from Henpeck admitting obedience only at times. The banter turns on a comic line about allowing the wife to proceed without concern.
Turbulent Nicaraguan Rule Over 16 Years With 396 Leaders
Over a 16 year span Nicaragua saw 396 individuals govern the country, averaging a new ruler roughly every two weeks, reflecting extreme political instability.
Social Calendar Highlights Weekend to Wednesday
Saturday features a social at Pee at Jog Cabin in Sunset Park followed by a pot luck supper. Monday hosts Rainbow Girls at Sunset Park and a picnic at the Masonic temple then supper at the G.A.R. hall. Tuesday lists Royal Neighbors with Lacey Knauss, Wesleyan Service Guild at 6 30 p.m. picnic, Pythian Sisters meeting, V F W Auxiliary at Co K hall, Susannah Girls mother-daughter banquet at M E church. Wednesday Snowball Social Club meets in the afternoon with Read Cross sewing and needlework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Masonic Temple
G.A.R. Hall
Royal Neighbors
Lacey Knauss
Iowa Ave
Wesleyan Service Guild
M.E. Church
Leigh Louie
Pythian Sisters
Selec
V.F.W
Birthday notices from the Wellman and Ainsworth area
Danny Lee Bean son of Mr and Mrs Norman Bean of Ainsworth and Patty Kay Bruty daughter of Mr and Mrs E P Bruty both celebrate their fourth birthdays Harriet Jane Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Toppan Johnson of Wellman turns ten Harold Luers son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Luers of Dutch Creek turns seven Mr and Mrs E L Smith mark thirty four years of marriage today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Lee Bean
Norman Bean
Ainsworth
Patty Kay Bruty
E. P. Bruty
Harriet Jane Johnson
Toppan Johnson
Wellman
Harold Luers
Lloyd Luers
Dutch Creek
Life of a Tire Estimated at 20,000 Miles
Manufacturers estimate a good tire's life at about 20 000 miles, suggesting typical wear limits and replacement guidance for motorists.
Sea Serpents: Abundant Ordinary Sea Snakes Found
Sea serpents exist in plentiful numbers but are only ordinary sized sea snakes, not mythical monsters. Researchers note they inhabit coastal habitats and show typical serpentine forms.
Kauss Sworn In as Maryland Congresswoman
Katherine Edgar Byron is sworn in as U S representative from Maryland succeeding her late husband. Senator Millard E Tydings of Maryland offers congratulations with a kiss. The note recalls the aircraft crash that killed her husband months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Maryland
Katherine Edgar Byron
Millard E. Tydings
Mrs. Byron
Birthday list includes local residents from multiple towns
Mrs. Clarence Niffenegger of West Chester Ruth Dupuis Elsie Wagner of Red Brick and Frances Mast of the Braden community are others who have birthdays to day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Niffenegger
West Chester
Ruth Dupuis
Elsie Wagner
Red Brick
Frances Mast
Braden
Local Birthdays Highlight Douglas Community Figures
Richard LeRoy Jugenheimer turns 12 today as son of LeRoy Jungenheimer. Jake Beese also celebrates a birthday in Douglas. Tomorrow several residents observe birthdays including Mrs. J A Hawthorne Mrs. Oscar Burham Mrs. Gleede Dold Howard Baker and Milt Wolrab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard LeRoy Jugenheimer
LeRoy Jungenheimer
Jake Beese
Douglas
J. A. Hawthorne
Oscar Burham
Gleede Dold
Howard Baker
Milt Wolrab
Local birthdays and anniversaries listing several families
Lorene Booth and Robert Anderson share tomorrow as their birthday and will be the same age. Carl Hedges and Gerald Dettwiler celebrate wedding anniversaries tomorrow, with Hedges’ marriage in 1904 and Dettwiler’s in 1930. Patricia Sitler, Billy Sitler’s daughter, turns eight tomorrow. Carlton Ray Anderson turns seven and Margaret Ann McCleery turns five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Booth
Karl Booth
Robert Anderson
Walter Anderson
Carl Hedges
Gerald Dettwiler
Crawfordsville
Mrs. Hedges
Dettwiler
Patricia Sitler
Billy Sitler
Carlton Ray Anderson
Carl D. Anderson
Margaret Ann McCleery
Richard McCleery
Cincinnati trio to celebrate tomorrow
Kate Buckley of Cincinnati Ohio Mrs Ed Havel and Joanne Chalupa will celebrate tomorrow Joanne Chalupa will be 10 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Buckley
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ed Havel
Joanne Chalupa
Joanne
Highland Social Club Meets With Mrs W McCreedy
The Highland Social Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. W R MicCreedy. Eight members attended along with Mrs. Herbert Campbell, Eula Mae Coon and Lucille Murphy. They planned an ice cream social for Wednesday at the Elmmerites home and the next meeting will be July 10 with Mrs. Milford McCreedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Social
Gub
W. R. MicCreedy
Herbert Campbell
Eula Mae Coon
Lucille Murphy
Elmerites
Milford McCreedy
Luella Droll to Wed A Beranek on June 28 Riverside
Riverside announces the upcoming marriage of Luella Droll daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerome Droll to Arthur Beranek son of Mr and Mrs Edward Beranek of Washington. The wedding is set for Saturday June 28 in Riverside with a Corpus Christi Mass at St Marys church at seven oclock a high mass and a Eucharistic procession involving 24 girls 30 acolytes and clergy including Rev Joseph J Fath and Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier. Benediction will follow at side altars and main altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Luella Droll
Jerome Droll
Arthur Beranek
Edward Beranek
Washington
St. Mary’s Church
Joseph J. Fath
Bernard Jacobsmeier
Group Entertains at Family Supper
Members of the Past Noble Grand Circle entertained their families last evening at a new operative supper in the 10 0 F hall. About forty attended the supper to spend the evening playing bridge and penny-ante. A brief business meeting preceded the social hour. The committee in charge was Mrs Floren Hout Mrs E Sisk Mrs Frank Longwell Mrs Jess Campbell and Mrs Roy Urobst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qrand
N Cw
Floren
Hout
E. Sisk
Frank Longwell
Jess Campbell
Roy Urobst
Bible Class Held at Mrs Sutton Hostess Dinner
Mrs Nellie Sutton hosted the Loyal Woman's Bible class of the Baptist Church for sixteen members. Devotions were led by Sappho Beamer and the group hemmed tea towels for the church. The next meeting is set for Friday July 14 with a one o clock incense luncheon at Sunset Park as a guest day. Refreshments were served during the social hour by the hostess and Mrs Bennppock Lois Turindseed and Miss Chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Charles Davis
Irae Rathmel
L. R. Carbee
R. H. Hampsher
Raymond Crone
Scott Wilcox
J. L. Kennedy
Charles Kenedy
Dorothy Thompson
Art Rathmel
Nellie Sutton
Loyal Woman's Bible Class
The
Baptist Church
Mela Vaehn
Dorothy Chance
Sappho Beamer
Sunset Park
Bennppock
Lois Turiinseed
Miss Chance
Prayer meeting at Reeves home Monday evening
Public prayer gathering announced by Charles J. Fuller of the old fashioned revive hour will be held Monday at 7 45 pm at 408 East Second Street in the T C Reeves residence. The event is open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T C. Reeves
East Second — Street
Charles J. Fuller
Officers elected for 1942 reunion announced
Classifieds recount officers chosen for the 1942 reunion: president K. M. Jones, first vice president Mrs Tommy Morris, second vice president Gerald Ochs, secretary Mrs Elmer Kent, treasurer Dudley Gretter, historian Kate B. Glover, assistant historian Mrs Walter Stoutner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A.L. Schreckengast
Catherine Russell
Kay Statler
Marion Maule
Marion Stoutner
K. M. Jones
Tommy Morris
Gerald Ochs
Elmer Kent
Dudley Gretter
Kate B. Glover
Walter Stoutner
Keota Alumni Hold Annual Dinner and Reunion at School
About 135 Keota high school alumni attended the annual dinner and reunion in the high school gym Thursday night June 12. Threatening weather reduced attendance from the usual 200. The program featured tap dancing by Bobby Gammon and Nadine Gretter, marimba solos by Shirley Flander, vocal duets by Donna Dasher and Willa Ross, trombone solos by Tom Adams, baritone solos by Marion Maule, and a pantomime comedy skit by Mrs.
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Los Angeles
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Anmmer School
University of Iowa
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Dee Moines
Victor Blattner
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Sivourhey
Lenta Dalziel
Boone
G. A. Reinert
Leren Sutherland
Raymond Dawsoer
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F. Dlr
Unit No. 3
Blaine Holmes
J. D. Dayton
Sherman Wolfe
America
Love Divine
Geraldine Bartow
A. Anderson
Ruth Foster
Heaven
Eleanor Keagy
Bonnie Jean Simpson
Nan Hoover
J. E. Kunath
Darrell Ross
Unit No. 6
Milo Sorden
Roger Jones
W. F. Salterberg
Clarence Jacobs
Phil Weldin
Leigh Soule
Christian Advocate
Roy Smith
Soule
Weldin
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Henry Bowes
Goldie Christner
Ruth Wenger
Leslie Gates
Charles R. Wilson
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Bert Dill
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