European visitors to Washington come for brief stay
Dr Ludwig Simon and David Simon of Chicago arrive tomorrow for a short Washington visit. Mrs Ray Tracy visited friends in Maquoketa, former Tracy home. Fresh eggs sell at 17c per dozen. Reister Bros. report Mrs Clifford Thorne and daughter Elizabeth have returned from Poughkeepsie where Elizabeth attended Vassar College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Simon
David Simon
Chicago
Washington
Ray
Tracy
Maquoketa
Reister Bros
Clifford Thorne
Elizabeth
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Vassar College
Hospital updates list local patients and procedures
Lorraine Michum of Kalona had an appendectomy this morning. Hattie Laubaugh of Washington was admitted yesterday afternoon. Harold Wehr of Haskins underwent an appendectomy last night. Allison Maas of Washington underwent a major operation this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Michum
Kalona
Hattie Laubaugh
Washington
Harold Wehr
Haskins
Allison Maas
Local residents and visitors enjoy summer in town
Mrs John Bailey and daughter Kathryn of Mason City visit in their summer home at 627 East Second Street. Shoppers in Washington include Mrs Robert Williams Crawfordsville Lavanda Jones Wellman Mrs Charles Kerr and daughter Betty Wapello and others. John Owen son of Prof and Mrs C A Owen of Monmouth Illinois, formerly of Washington, passed state bar exams in Iowa City and will study at Livingston law office. Others shopping in town include Mr and Mrs Walter Greiner Koota Mrs H H Helecher Harper Mr and Mrs Charley Harley West Chester and Mrs D C Ross Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bailey
Kathryn
Mason City
A. W. Errett
Kewanee
Ill
Lola Hughes
Milwaukee
Wis
Howard L. McCleery
Fred Reid
Stella Latchem
Rf W. Harwood
Mable Buckley
Iowa City
Jeanette McElhinney
D. F. Macon
John €. Owen
C. A. Owen
Monmouth, IL
Washington
Livingston Law Office
Walter Greiner
Koota
H. H. Helecher
Harper
Charley Harley
West Chester
D. C. Ross
Winfield
Kolah Club Meeting Delayed to Tuesday
The Kolah club postpones its meeting with Mrs. J. L. Kennedy until Tuesday, June 2. An Odd Fellows and Rebekahs memorial service honors deceased members Thursday at 7 p.m. in the I O O F hall, with friends welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
J. L. Kennedy
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
I. O. O. F. Hall
What Cheer to Play Washington Independents Next Sunday
What Cheer, regarded as a top independent team, will face the Washington Independents at Blattner's field near town. The Independents seek to prove their recent wins over the Iowa City Eagles were not flukes. Merrill Ostrus or Guy Sojka likely start for Washington, with Ostrus showing strong form but tiring late last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Independents
Blattner's Field
Indees
Iowa City Eagles
Washington
Sigourney
Hayesville
Max Mitchell
Dale Fuhr
Ostrus
Sojka
Merrill Ostrus
Independents
Guy Sojka
Bobby Jones Fails to Collect 53000 From Federal Taxes
Atlanta based case reports former golf champion Bobby Jones losing a bid for a retrial and continuing to seek 53000 in excess income tax refunds. The suit stems from earnings tied to Warner Brothers golf shorts, with Judge Bascom Deaver presiding after Jones’s prior loss in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Bobby Jones
Bascom Deaver
Jones
Deaver
Warner Brothers
Pleasant Plain Faces Bloomfield After Twin Losses
Pleasant Plain dropped a doubleheader 2-1 and 5-4 to Centerville last Sunday at home. Next Sunday June 19 they travel to East Pleasant Plain to meet Bloomfield with H. Peck pitching and Maynard Peck catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Plain
Bloomfield
Bloomfeld
East Pleasant Plain
H. Peck
Plainsmen
Maynard Peck
Standings and results from the National and American Leagues
National League standings show Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia and others with varying records. Wednesday results include Boston over Chicago and St. Louis over Philadelphia. American League lists Cleveland New York Washington Detroit and others with 30 to 28 win totals and upcoming matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pet
Mew
Tork Ono
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Cleveland
Eden
Washington
Detroit
Missionary Group Hears Talk by Mrs. Whistler
The Alma Missionary Society held a pot luck supper and program at Ida Cavender home. Elizabeth Irwin led devotionals, Miss Cavender gave the lesson, and Mrs. Pearl Whistler shared experiences from her Tampa Florida mission. Ten members and one guest Nellie Loder attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hearne Holland
Missionary Society
Ida Cavender
Elizabeth Irwin
Miss Cavender
Pearl Whistler
Tampa
Fla
Nellie Loder
Prospect tryout boosts American Legion junior baseball in Washington
About forty boys aged 15 to 17 reported for a second morning practice led by Merrill Ostrug and Jack Wood with Guy Carlson organizing. The group split into two squads for a short game, ending tied after four innings and the older team slightly ahead after five. A Saturday session is planned as more candidates are expected to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Washington
Merrill Ostrug
Jack Wood
Guy Carlson
Nuptials Planned for Carl Weber and Marjorie Williams
Reverend and Mrs Sylvester Vernon Williams announce the June 25 wedding of their daughter Marjorie Scott Williams of New York City to Carl Arthur Weber of Chicago. The ceremony will be in Mount Vernon. Williams is a Cornell graduate who studied in Iowa and London and has worked as a fashion copywriter. Weber is a University of Iowa graduate and NBC dramatic artist in Chicago. The couple will reside in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Sylvester Vernon Williams
Laurel
Marjorie Scott Williams
New York City
Carl Arthur Weber
Chicago
Mount Vernon
Miss Williams
Cornell College
University of Iowa
London
New York
Weber
G. W. Weber
Columbus High School
National Broadcasting Company
Shake Rag
Orchard Grove
Everett Ament
L. F. Girard
Raymond Schoner
Albert Knight
Eureka Social Roundup From June Neighborhood Notes
Clarence Benson and Carol Benson traveled to Mt. Pleasant on Saturday for a business trip. John Wagner visited with Russell Davison on Sunday. Residents attended Whoopee day in Brighton on Thursday. Mrs. Clarence Benson led her school orchestra to Mr. Pleasant Friday for the eighth grade commencement program. John Wagner serves as substitute mail carrier during Crandall’s vacation. Genevieve Cromwell and Lewis Vetes Jr. of Rock Island Illinois visited the Lewis Fetes sr. home with Mr. and Mrs. Jess Moore and son George on Sunday. Sunday visitors to the Howard Wagner home included Roy Davison Everett and Rodney Swailes families, Floyd Wagner family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Benson
Eureka
Clarence Benson
Carol
Mt. Pleasant
John Wagner
Russell Davison
Brighton
Past Noble Grand Potluck Attended by Forty
Forty persons were seated at tables with spring flowers for the potluck supper that opened last evening’s Past Noble Grand circle meeting in the Lt. O. O. F. hall. Committee in charge were Mrs. George Jarrard, Mrs. Carl Hancher, and Mrs. Fred D. Stewart. A business meeting followed in the women's parlor with fifteen members present. The evening closed with social time. The next meeting will be with Mrs. M. P. See in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand Circle
Lt. O. O. F. Hall
George Jarrard
Carl Hancher
Fred D. Stewart
M. PD. See
Pythian Sisters Plan Graves Decoration at K P Hall
Pythian Sisters meet at the K P hall Sunday at 2 36 p m to decorate graves of deceased members. Please bring flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Hall
Community Sale and Weekend Visits Monitored at Brighton
Everett Garrett attended the Washington sale Friday afternoon while Keith Barnes and family were Washington callers Saturday. Anthony Meath and family visited Davenport Sunday. Mr and Mrs Homer Brinton relaxed in Des Moines and Knoxville. Reed Horton works on his mother’s home with a fresh coat of paint. Ruth Gowey of Des Moines vacationing with her father Don Gowey and grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton
R. 1
Everett Garrett
Washington
Keith Barnes
Anthony Meath
Davenport
Homer Brinton
Des Moines
Knoxville
Reed Horton
Ruth Gowey
Don Gowey
Hazel Stricker and William Sitler Wed in Cedar Rapids
Hazel Stricker daughter ofMr and Mrs William Stricker wed William Sitler son of Mr and Mrs Howard Sitler of Washington at St Paul Methodist church chapel Cedar Rapids The ceremony was read by Rev Bready with Helen Stricker and Jack Ross as attendants A reception followed in Marion The couple will reside at 112 West Third Washington after June 21 following a wedding trip to Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Hazel Stricker
William Stricker
William Sitler
Howard Sitler
Washington
St. Paul Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
Bready
Helen Stricker
Jack Ross
Keota
Miss Stricker
Marion
Hallwood Cafe
Sitler
Wellman High
Chicago
Mrs. Sitler
West Third Street
Dinner Hosts for Mrs Morgan Honor in Washington
Mr and Mrs William Putman hosted a dinner at 1421 Last Washington Street on Tuesday evening. The event honored Mrs P D Morgan of Phoenix visiting her sister Mrs Alfred Faulkner, with guests including Mrs Morgan and two children Pat Jr and Mildred Lou from Phoenix, the Faulkners and three children, Janice Keith and Bob of Washington, and Mrs C W Nickerson of Muscatine, mother of Mrs Morgan and Mrs Faulkner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Putman
Washington Street
P. D. Morgan
Phoenix
Ariz
Alfred Faulkner
Morgan
Pat, Jr
Mildred Lou
Albert Faulkner
Janice
Keith
Bob
Washington
W. Nickerson
Muscatine
Grace Hill Church Prepares for New Minister Arrival
The church and community meet to welcome David Weimland at Grace Hill Church. Twelve attended a noon potluck. A donation party and minister reception are planned for Thursday June 28 with attendees bringing gifts for the minister and women providing cupcakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Weimland
Grace Hill
Social Calendar Notices for Club Events
Notices for this social calendar are due by 10 am Thursday. Chapter 1 P E O meets 7:30 pm at Mrs. Carl J Roberts 208 East Washington Street. Country club potluck 6:45 pm Clubhouse. Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society 2:30 pm at church. Rebekah regular meeting 8 pm Odd Fellows Hall. M and L A society pot luck luncheon 1 pm social hall bring table service and covered dish. W R C meeting 2:30 pm G A R Hall. D O V meeting 7:30 pm and the rest of the entry unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J. Roberts
Washington Street
Country Club
Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society
Rebekah
Odd Fellows Hall
Ladies Aid Society
Birthday List Highlights Local Residents Celebrating Today
A group of residents including Mrs. H. J. Brenneman Mrs. George Birney Mrs. C. S. Williams of Iowa City formerly of Washington Alma Brindley of Chicago Mrs. F. W. Eastwood Mrs. Howard Chalupa and sister-in-law Mrs. Howard Caldwell mark birthdays today. Marilyn Kay Kelsey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Kelsey turns five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Brenneman
George Birney
C. S. Williams
Iowa City
Washington
Alma Brindley
Chicago
F. W. Eastwood
Howard Chalupa
Howard Caldwell
Marilyn Kay Kelsey
Randolph Kelsey
Birthday wishes fill the town on a celebratory day
Colleen Berg turns eleven, Betty Ann Kunik is four, and several neighbors share birthdays. Mr and Mrs Ray Cox celebrate an anniversary. Katherine Welcher Marie Chance Milli Cent Cook and Allen Chance also mark celebrations. Margaret Ann McCleery reaches her second birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ann Kunik
Julius Kunik
Katherine Welcher of
Wellman
Marie Chance
Millicent Cook
Margaret Ann McCleery
Richard MecCleery
Mrs. Zeck Hosts Birthday Party for Mrs. Hawthorne
Mrs. J. K. Zeck entertained a small group of friends at her home last evening in honor of Mrs. J. A. Hawthorne who celebrated her birthday yesterday. The Zeck residence was decorated with seasonal garden flowers and refreshments were served.
Annual Dinner of Wyman Alumni Held at School Gym
The Wyman Alumni banquet was held in the school gym Saturday evening with Myra Turkington as president and Hilbert Herron as secretary and Feryl Gipple as treasurer. The Wyman Community club served a meal including fruit cocktail, meat supreme, riced potatoes and gravy, peas, salad, pickles, jelly, rolls, cake and coffee. Clarence Davis spoke on First Floor, Ruth Williams on The Stage, and Miss Hadley also spoke. New officers elected: president Sarah Davis, vice president Donald Olds, Ruth Williams treasurer Howard Herron. A potluck supper is planned for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WYMAN
Myra Turkington
Mrs Eastwood Hosts Pythian Circle Tea at Home
Mrs F W Eastwood hosted a Pythian circle gathering at her home with Iola Dittmer singing two songs accompanied by Mrs Henry Shields. Refreshments were served by Mrs Eastwood and Mrs Leland Carris. guests included Mrs Homer Mount and seventeen members. The circle planned a picnic at Sunset Park for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Eastwood
Iola Dittmer
Henry Shields
Sylvia
Ole Speake
Dvorak
Eastwood
Leland Carris
Homer Mount
Sunset Park
Grace Hill Church Prepares Reception for New Minister
An all day meeting at Grace Hill church brought Ladies Aid members and several men to clean the church in advance of a reception for the new minister. The event focused on preparing the church building and grounds for the upcoming duties and welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Church
Ladies Aid Society
Protect Your Crops With Reliable Hail Insurance
Like floods and fire, unexpected disasters threaten crops. Seek dependable hail insurance to guard yields and minimize losses this season.
Sunday Visitors Stop At Wolfer Home
Mr and Mrs Roland Armstrong and children Mr and Mrs Irwyn Gardner and children and Mr and Mrs Leo Marie and children were Sunday evening visitors at the Joseph Wolfer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Armstrong
Childern
Irwyn Gardner
Leo Marie
Joseph Wolfer
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Wolf Floral CO
Bing
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Krnia
Blattner's
Centerville
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Bob Faulkner
Glen Mace
Bill Patterson
Bob Gray
Jack Dankwardt
Billy Olds
Junior Klein
Billy Robertson
Tex Felton
Late Hamill
Bobby Boileau
Bob Lowe
Burchard Holden
Bob Frink
Bill Kiesey
Ellis Finke
Rayburn Davis
Marion Griffin
Darwin Vacha
Billy Moore
Francis Sehneider
Harry Whittaker
Jim Gilchrist
Tunis Dean Hartog
Edgar Kn
Carl A. Weber
Marjorie Williams
Beo
Martha Washington
Ow. J
Wm. Sitler
Mrs. Putnam
Mrs. Morgan
Colleen Martha Berg
M. J Redlinger
Mrs
Ray Cox
Allen Chance
Mrs. Hawthorne
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