Postpone Game Due to Heavy Rains
Excessive rain around Winfield caused the Washington Legion Juniors and Winfield Legion Juniors to cancel their league game. A double header is planned when Winfield hosts Washington on July 28 at the Armory field. The next league game for the local Legion is Sunday June 23 against Wapello Legion Juniors at Wapello.
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Winfield
Washington Legion
Winfield Legion
Wminfield
Washington
Armory Field
Legion
Wapello Legion
Wapello
William Cush ing prize awarded to Drexel Hill student
Frances Keesey daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent Keesey of Drexel Hill Penn a and granddaughter of Mrs C W Stewart received the William Cushing music prize at Upper Darby High School graduation exercises. The 1946 class had 400 graduates. Keesey plans to enter Wilson College this fall and her family expects a summer visit to Washington.
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Frances Keesey
Vincent Keesey
Drexel Hill
Penna
C. W. Stewart
William Cushing
Upper Darby High School
Keesey
Wilson College
Washington
Major League Baseball Scores and Schedule Summary
Multiple games across leagues with results including New York 7 over St. Louis 4 in the second game and Boston 6 over Chicago 1 in the first, Chicago 7 over Boston 4 in the second, Cleveland 2 over Philadelphia 1 in the first, Philadelphia 2 over Cleveland in the second, Washington 6 over Detroit 3 ending after rain and darkness, plus various night matchups and continued schedules featuring St. Louis, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Brooklyn.
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New York
St. Louis
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Boston
Harris
Potter
Pittsburgh
Burkhart
Pollet
Lee
White
Gables
Mulcahy
Cleveland St. Louis Ee
Chicago
Sundey
C Louis
New York - St
W. L. Pet
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Betty Klett Celebrates Birthday At Keota
Betty Klett of Keota now works at Phillips and Hebner drug store observes a birthday today marking another year.
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Betty Klett
Keota
Phillips and Hebner Drug Store
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Reported
Russell Jones of Ainsworth and Mrs. Lester Wagner Wayland were admitted yesterday as surgical patients. Virginia McCall of West Chester was discharged today. Dismissals yesterday included Mrs. Ralph Bain and daughter of Wayand, Fred Hyzer of Richland, F. A. Mattison of Harper, Mrs. Richards Mimms and daughter Esther Marie, route three Mrs. Goldie Vinton of 726 East Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Jones
Ainsworth
Lester Wagner Wayland
Virginia McCall
West Chester
Ralph Bain
Wayand
Fred Hyzer
Richland
F. A. Mattison
Harper
Richards Mimms
Esther Marie
Goldie Vinton
East Third Street
Gladys Edwards-Leyburn Lewis Vows in Home Ceremony
Gladys Irene Edwards and Leyburn Fred Lewis wed yesterday afternoon in a private home ceremony at 1002 North Marion Avenue. Dr. George Kerr read the vows in the south living room as 50 relatives and friends attended. The couple plan to reside at 217 Ash Street in Ames where Lewis attends Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Irene Edwards
Leyburn Fred Lewis
W. B. Edwards
North
Marion Avenue
Frank Lewis
Lewis
Ames
Iowa State College
Ash Street
Washington High School
The
Evening Journal
West Chester High School
Wendell Shafer
Iowa City
Frances Leeper and David R. Kinnimont Wed in Los Angeles
Frances Lucille Leeper and David R. Kinnimont married in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Julius Du Bose at the Wedding Manor Los Angeles. Bride wore a beige suit navy accessories. They reside at 1316 Fedora Street Los Angeles.
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Frank Leeper
Wellman
Frances Lucille
David R. Kinnimont
Los Angles
Calif
Julius du Bose
Wedding Manor
Los Angeles
Polly
Walter Bray
Highland Park
Washington High School
Fedora Street
J. H. Campbell
Miss Martin
Miss Dahl
Miss Cox
Karen Kay Gray
Robert Rittenhouse
St. Louis
Martin
Junior Missionary Society Meeting at United Presbyterian
Twenty three members attended the Saturday devotional and mission study at United Presbyterian Church. Joyce Huisman led the session on American Indian topics with Paul George and Mrs. Acheson and Mrs. Kerr contributing notes and a book review. Donald Kerr led the business portion as Bible verses were read during roll call.
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Junior Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Joyce Huisman
Paul George
Robert Acheson
Arizona
George Kerr
Donald Kerr
A .L. Duensing
Oscar Lane
Shower Honoring Two Brides-Elect At R Gates Home
Two brides-elect Eleanor Tucker and Joan Keifer were feted at a Cedar Rapids area pre-nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Thomas J. Berdo and Mrs. Robert Gates. The event featured bridge at three tables with prizes, a pink and lavender color scheme, roses, and lighted tapers. Tucker to wed John Morrison Thursday. Keifer to marry Richard Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Tucker
Joan Keifer
Thomas J. Berdo
Cedar Rapids
Robert Gates
Miss Keifer
Richard Ross
Miss Tucker
Joha Morrison
Darrell L. Ross
Ottumwa C D A Initiation Draws About Sixty Members
About 60 persons attended the initiation of men into the Catholic Daughters of America at K C hall in Ottumwa yesterday afternoon. Ottumwa members led by Mrs Lyle Howard and others installed new officers including grand regent Mrs Albert Adam and treasurer Cleo Shockey, with visitors Mrs D A Rater and Mrs J E Courtney present to welcome the new members. Refreshments followed the ceremony served by Mrs Joe Wehr and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
K. C. Hall
Ottumwa
Lyle Howard
John Fox
Vernal Toemmes
Monitor
Margaret Goly
Eulalia Doller
George Veke
Anna McCallister
Sentinel
Dasil Mills
Mary Taylor
Bertha Tillotson
McCallister
D. A. Rater
J. E. Courtney
L. S. Baker
C. D. of
Maurine Badham
Baker
Gerald Duncan
Lester Kern
al Ledger
William Marie, Jr
Shower Honors for Mrs Leslie Gates Guests List
In Crystal decorated the table guests admired the decorations as Mrs Leslie Gates and hostesses served. At the table the honorees opened shower packages. Bouquets of summer flowers highlighted the home and attendees included Betty Neiswanger Davenport and several local women: Mrs C W Tucker, Mrs George Morrison, Mrs W J Keifer, Jean Atchison, Bonnie Jean Simpson, Joan Michels, Margaret Ragan, Eloise Springer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Gates
Betty Neiswanger
Davenport
C. W. Tucker
George Morrison
W. J. Keifer
Jean Atchison
Bonnie Jean Simpson
Joan Michels
Margaret Ragan
Eloise Springer
Cotton Output and Farm Population Prewar Stat Snapshot
Before entry into the war the cotton belt held 54 percent of the farm population and 50 percent of farms. From 1935 to 1939 the U.S. averaged 12.8 million bales produced, 6.8 million consumed, and 5.3 million exported annually. An excess of 0.7 million bales fueled ongoing cotton issues.
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America
United States
Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Meetings
Notices list upcoming events for Daughters of Union Veterans Pythian Sisters VFW Auxiliary and many groups. Meetings include initiation by degree staff at K P hall and Legion hall agendas with social activities and fundraisers.
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Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
Pythian Sisters
Kk. P. Hall
V.f.w. Auxilary
D. m
K. C. Hall
Susannah
Booster Club
Don Stout
Delbert Daniel
Kolah Club
L. C. Ahrens
American Legion Auxiliary
K. P. Hall
Friendship Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Hayes Home
The Friendship club met at Mrs Elmer Hayes home with 12 members and 3 visitors Ruth Gideon Mrs Sam Canott and Mrs William Perdock. Roll call offered garden hints. Entertainment by Mrs Harry Dye and Mrs Godfrey Juzeler featured guessing games and a flag history article. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughters. The July meeting will be with Mystic Pearson and members should bring a miniature bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Elmer Hayes
Ruth Gideon
Sam Canott
William Perdock
Mary Peiffer
Harry Dye
Godfrey Juzeler
Mystic Pearson
Maranda Martin and Norman Schoonover Double Ring Wedding
The Methodist church hosted a 3 PM ceremony with 206 guests as Maranda Martin and Norman F Schoonover exchanged vows. Dr. Frederick E Miller conducted the double ring rite, with a large bridal party, floral decor, and a reception for 85 in the church foyer. The couple, both from Iowa, plan to reside at 620% East Washington and honeymoon after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maranda Martin
Norman Schoonover
Norman F. Schoonover
Frederick E. Miller
Mary Martin
State University of Iowa
Jean Dahl
Fairfield
Charlene Cox
Carthage
Ralph Schoono
Dorothy Perkins
Ralph Schoonover
Martha Lietz
Freeport
Donald Coates
Wichita
Kan
Joan Schoonover
Washington High School
S. U. FL
Birthday Surprise for Bob Anderson
Robert Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson was surprised when eight couples walked to his home last Friday evening to shout Happy Birthday He turned 17 that day A hayride led by Mr and Mrs Dean Cox and refreshments by Mrs Anderson and Mrs Cox followed the ride The guest list included Phyllis Orcutt Carol Blackmer Louise Barnes Clara Falk Joan Fields Sheila Ross Beverly Crandall Jeanne Rudiger Martha Young Dick Pauls Jim Pease Leland Schmitt Duane Redlinger Dick Dodder Grant Walker Paul Beenblossom and Bob Bell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderson
Walter Anderson
Bob
Dean Cox
Mrs Beggs Hosts Dinner Honoring Clifford Beggs Family
Mrs William Beggs hosted a Friday dinner for her son Clifford Beggs and his wife from Des Moines. Twelve guests enjoyed a four course meal with summer bouquets decorating the home. Out of town guest were Mr and Mrs Benjamin James of Omaha Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Anderson
Clinton
CC. B. Hamilton
Chicago
Virginia Schoonover
Quincy
Donald Coates
Wichita
Kan
Don Aneriano
Des Moines
R. E
Rittenhouse
St. Louis
Rolland Armstrong
Moline
J. L. Schoonover
Pinewall
Vernon Stagner
Ray Miller
Pauline
Riverside
Charles Barker
Pullman
Wash
Raymond Tappendorf
George Manderson
Earl Stutzman
Davenport
Barbara Moldenhauer
Margaret Schreck
Howard Kile
Paul Muttehler
Town City
Maurice Wilson
Audubon
Howard Anderson
Crawfordsville
Beverly Butterworth
Ainsworth
William Beggs
Clifford Beggs
Benjamin James
Omaha
Nebr
Washing Electric Blankets Safest By Hand
A blanket maker advises washing electric blankets with soap and water, the same as other blankets. He warns against chemical cleaners that could harm the insulated wires and cautions that machines may break wires in the powerful agitation of a mechanical washer.
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Rubio
H. D. Lucis
West Jefferson
Iowa
Ead
H. V. Levis
Robert
Chariton
Judge Levis
Helen Levis
W. L. Alcorn
Stanley F. Horr
Champaign
W. Foster
Bickel
Horr
University of Ilinois
Sam White
Harriet
Sioux Falls S. Oak
Little
Donut Holes Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
Fern Pastry Shop
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Betty Crocker
Orcutt
Piggly Wiggly
Gladys Edwards
Leyburn Lewis
Anna Springer
Mrs. Leyburn Lewis
Frances Leeper
R. Gates
Joe Wehr
Country Club
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Jessie Wells
Verne Dill
Everett Beenblossom
Harmony Club
Cloyece Stewart
Just Us
D Cc. Griggs
St. James Circle
John Linnenkamp
Fourth Ave
Lexington
Mrs. Hayes
Ralph E. Martin
College of Pharmacy
United States Army
North Africa
Mer
Washington Oil Company
Bob Anderson
Mrs. Beggs
Leo
Primrose House
Sonotone
House of Hearing
HOTEL
Frank F. Giesler
Nicola
Scott
Martin’s
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