Local social notes include visits and guests in town
Mrs R B Eyestone and daughter from Torrington Wyoming visit Sister Mrs J T Thomas. Bertha Ross of Memphis Missouri arrives to spend a week with Marjorie Walker. Paul Kyle plans Avoca weekend at the William Heinz home. Hamilton Bailey and Sternfoff visit for a critical illness in New York. Lydia Eichér of Santa Fe has been here several days. Wendell Baker, Richard Hotle attend a Scout masters Council meeting in Iowa City. Paul Hindman leaves for Columbus Ohio. Lester Cates and father pause en route to Chicago, guest of George Pauls. Rev C E Teel and sons visit B H Van Meter. Grace Benn of Los Angeles staying with Benn and Wilson families, returns to Sigourney Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Welcher Bailey
Donald Sternfoff
New York City
H. M. Wicher
Lydia Eichér
Santa Fe
N. Mex
Lester G. Cates
Chicago
George A. Pauls
Grace Benn
Los Angeles
Calif
T. Raymond Benn
Frank Wilson
Sigourney
Charles McCreedy
Howard Benn
J. M. Bratten
Elsie
State Printing Board to open bids for calendars and bulletins
The State Printing Board will meet Tuesday July 7 1942 to let contracts for 6500 S U S Calendars 9000 Educational Directories The Annals of Iowa and the S U S News Bulletin Bids will be received until 30 00 A M on the date named and at the hour mentioned will be opened and read and award made The Board reserves the right to refuse any or all bids For specifications interested parties should address J M Shaw Superintendent of Printing State House Des Moines 10713 June 19 26 July 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Printing Board
S.U.S
Annals of Iowa
J. M. Shaw
State House
Des Moines
Hospital dismissals report two local women
Mrs. Mary Scheckard of 827 West Madison Street and Mrs. Marie Sloan of Kalona were discharged from the hospital this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Scheckard
West Madison Str
Marie Sloan
Kalona
Indees to Meet Ottumwa Merchants Next Sunday
The Washington Indees travel to Ottumwa to face the Ottumwa Merchants who beat them 7 to 2 earlier this season. DeVinger, spelled variously, is expected to pitch for Washington after a strong showing against Williamsburg. The game airs on KBIZ around 1210 kilocycles. A week later the pre flight naval training school team from Iowa City will visit Washington to oppose the Indees featuring athletes from Big Ten schools coached by Otto Vogel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Indees
Ottumwa
Ottumwa Merchants
Washington
Indees
Ottumwans
KBIZ
Naval Training School
Iowa City
Iowa City Service School
Otto Vogel
Iowa Athletic Staff
North Iowa Band Festival Concert Program Item List
Saturday June 20 in Central Park at 8 PM soloist Shirley Ann Lyle directs Milo T Lorden program includes God Bless America Overture El Capitan Sousa March Cadets on Parade Don t Sit Under The Apple Tree and many marches including Stouthearted Men Swinging Down The Line and China Bay March featuring vocal by Shirley Ann Lyle and notable pieces by The Army Air Corps Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadets
New Colonial
Whistler
Re 520
North Iowa
China Bay
Shirley Ann Lyle
Major League Baseball Results Reported
National League standings show Brooklyn and St Louis leading with Brooklyn at 80 wins. Yesterday Brooklyn beat St Louis 5 2. Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 6 1. Tonight Chicago visits New York and other matchups include Cincinnati at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago Oo
Pitteperen
Boon Ue Ee Ae
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
N. Y
Boston
W. LI. Pet
Bogor Cs
Cleveland
Detroit
Shidgo Hi
Washington
Crawfordsville Visit Highlights Former Residents
Dr. Walter Mendenhall of Boston who once lived in Crawfordsville called on old friends Tuesday afternoon. He was joined by Gy Kelsey of Washington and another neighbor. The writer, a neighbor to both, enjoyed the visit. In Iowa City, Mrs. Donald Blankenhorn and Mrs. Henry Cherry visited Tuesday. Max Mitchell, the local school janitor, is attending janitor school at Ames this week. Mrs. Mitchell,
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Walter Mendenhall
Boston
Mass
Kelsey
Washington
Towa City
Donald Blankenhorn
Henry Cherry
Max Mitchell
Ames
Mrs. Mitchell
Social notes in Iowa City area events and campaign spend
Dinner hosts honor Delbert Wilson en route to the United States Army with guests from Towa City and Kalamazoo. Campaign treasurer Marion George reports 18.29 spent on newspaper ads for renomination. Damascus Shrine invites Elizabeth Berg’s visit with dinner at Masonic temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion George
Damascus Shrine
Muscatine
Elizabeth Berg
Masonic Temple
W. L. Rukgaber
Rukgaber
Kalona
Eno Kilpen
United States Army
Wayne Chamberlin
Geraldine Crone
Riverside Visit Highlights Family Ties
Kipling defended transport as civilization while Billy and a relative spend the week at Riverside with their mother Mrs. Kern, reflecting a quiet family pause during local observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Riverside
Mrs. Kern
Women return from Grand Assembly trip and local visits
Eleanor Tucker and others returned from Ottumwa where they attended Grand Assembly. Families from Battle Creek and Fort Jackson area visited Washington County and enjoyed a golf outing and a basket dinner at the Country club. Captain Earl Kindig on leave from Fort Jackson and visiting relatives accompanied by Mrs Kindig and their son Michael in Omaha before returning to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Dental Society
Earl Kindig
Michael
Fort Jackson
S. Car
Omaha
Captain Kindig
B. H. van Meter
Kindig
James Marley
Garden club dues notice for state federation
Etha Dawson reminds Fortnightly Garden department members interested in joining the State Federated Garden Clubs that dues of 25 cents must be paid to her no later than Saturday June 27, 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etha Dawson
Garden Department
State Federated Garden Clubs
Saurday
Brazil Surpasses Continental U S in Area
Brazil has a total land area of 3 275 510 square miles, exceeding the continental United States which covers 3 022 387 square miles according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
United States
Largest Pasture in Canada Encloses Vast Pasture
The largest community pasture in Canada covers 140000 acres and is fenced by over 200 miles of wire, marking a substantial agricultural commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Fewer Under Five in 1940 Population Share
The United States saw 8 percent of its population under age five in 1940 versus 11 percent in 1920, reflecting demographic shifts over the two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bundles for Britain Benefit Tea Planned in Iowa City
Washington residents and friends are invited to a Bundles for Britain silver tea on Tuesday afternoon June 23 at the Dr. Arthur Steindler home 103 Melrose Avenue Iowa City. Co chairs are Mrs Jacob Van der Zee and Mrs BE Lenthe. Tickets sold by Mrs Howard McCleery or John Applegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Britain
Arthur Steindler
Melrose Avenue
Iowa City
Howard McCleery
John Applegate
Walnut Women's Club Meeting at Chorpenning Home
The Walnut Women’s Club was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Karl Chorpenning. Fourteen members, seventeen children, and Mrs. Clair Neff, Mrs. Ed Libe, and Mrs. Dan Boone attended. Roll call was canning suggestions. Mrs. Miller led a Farm Bureau lesson on canning fruits vegetables and making preserves. An ice cream social was planned for July 4 at the Everett Lewis home with Mildred assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Women's Club
Karl Chorpenning
Clair Neff
Ed Libe
Dan Boone
Miller
Farm Bureau
Everett Lewis
Mildred
Flag Day Theme at WCTU Meeting
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. George Brinton in charge. The program honored Flag Day with patriotic readings, prayers, and flag salutations, including “What the Flag Means” and “A Toast to the Flag.” Twenty seven calls were reported and fifteen bouquets distributed. A description noted the dedication of a mobile unit for the Red Cross blood bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
George Brinton
J. A. Hawthorne
M. H. Sartor
Ben Coppock
Vernon Crull
Pearl Whistler
Red Cross’ Blood Bank
W R C Hears Flag Day Talk by Dr Keagy
The Woman's Relief Corps held a flag day program at the D A R Log cabin in Sunset Park with a cooperative supper. Dr R C Keagy spoke on the flag its origins early history and its adoption in 1777 noting Washington Betsy Ross and John Paul Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
D.A.R
Sunset Park
William Beggs
Robert Schell
J. D. Dayton
America
Robert Reaney
Will Sickles
Amanda Schulty
Jennie Hennon
Earl Steele
9. E. Lehmitt
R. C. Keagy
Congress
George Washington
United States Army
John Paul Jones
Betsy Ross
United States
Paris
Y.M.C.A
General Pershing
Frank Gobble
Julia Cavender
Pearl Whistler
Club Has Meeting At Stewart Home
The Heights club met yesterday afternoon at Stewart Home with six members present. President Mrs Mayme Brock led the session as plans were made for a sunset park gathering Friday June 26 to honor four June birthday members. Patricia Stewart assisted with bingo as Laura Stewart hosted with help from her mother Mrs Laura Gaham serving one course refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Heights
Laura Stewart
Mayme Brock
Sunset Park
Patricia Stewart
Laura Gaham
Entertain Guests At Bridge Luncheon At Country Club
The first guest day luncheon for women and their guests opened the summer season at the country club. Mrs. John Dodd led the serving. 58 guests attended. Prize winners included Mrs. T A Flenner for high auction bridge, Mrs. T Phillips for high contract score, and Mrs. Hazel Pease for the all-out prize. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Charles Van Riper of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Arthur Nelson of Bay City, plus visiting teachers spending the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
John Dodd
T. A. Flenner
T. 2 Phillips
Hazel Pease
Out of Town
Charles van Riper
Kalamazoo, Mich
Arthur Nelson
Bay Wis
M. J,mingham
Claire, Wilson
Bir- Ala
Honor Klein Family At Farewell Party
Rev and Mrs Carl Klein and sons were guests of honor at a surprise farewell party at St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church hosted by the Ladies Aid Society. Congregations from Valley and St Pauls attended as Klein served as pastor for several years. Gifts included a picture lamp and purse of money. Out of town guests included A Klick Columbus Ohio Antone Hotle Kimhurst TL Clarence Guenther Centralia TL Lena Guenther Marcel la Klingenberg Swanwick IL Rev and Mrs George Low Duluth MN LeRoy Tines Vallejo CA Caroline Kraft St Louis MO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Klein
Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church
ladies aid _ Society
Valley
St. Paul's
Rev Klein
Klein
A. Klick
Columbus
Ohio
Antone Hotle
Klmhurst
Clarence Guenther
Centralia
Lena Guenther
Marcella Klingenberg
Swanwick, I
George Low
Son Myron
Duluth
Social Calendar Highlights Bethel Church Week Activities
Bethel congregation social hour at Bethel church and Rebekah lodge initiation at 8:30 p.m. at OC F hall. W R C meets 2:30 p.m. at G A R hall. DeMolay and Damascus Shrine gatherings planned. Women's Missionary society reviews book. Booster club and Bethel Missionary society events listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Congregation
Bethel Church
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Damascus Shrine
u4Masonic Temple
Women's Missionary Society of U.P. Church
W. S. Duncan
George Rudiger
Will
Ralph Stewart
Bethel Missionary Society
Donald Brown
Kolah Club Meets With Mrs Palmer
Eight members of the Kolah club and three visitors met at Mrs. Charle Palmer's home yesterday afternoon. Plans were made for next year's program and the annual Fourth of July picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolal Club
Rud Speidel
Des Moines
Glen B. Holden
Lloyd Walker
Charle Palmer
Steve Crawford
United States
H. J. Schoonover
U.S
Neill Trotman
Aleutian Islands
Sarah Trotman
Miss Speidel
Mrs George Shalla H J Club Hosts Red Cross Session
Mrs George Shalla hosted the H J Club meeting with ten members and one honorary member present. Members sewed Red Cross items, including a comfort knot and rag dolls, and planned a Sunday picnic for June 28 with Mr and Mrs Tom Stirling. Refreshments were served in the late afternoon. The next meeting will be in three weeks with Mrs John Shalla Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shalla
H. J. Club
Mary Sojka
Vince Tellin
Blanche Shalla
Jean
Mae Carlson
Red Cross
Tom Stirling
Carlson
Johin Shalla, Jr
Local Birthdays And A Wedding Anniversary Highlight Community News
Teresa Ragan Thelda Tracy John Albert Winga Jr Bertha Kron Pauline Florang Richard Holmes Mrs Carl Peterson Oakley Payne and Jayne family are noted for birthdays anniversaries and a thirteen year wedding anniversary referencing 1929 in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Kron
Richmond
Pauline Florang
Oakley Payne
Mrs. Jayne
Auxiliary Chooses Officers for Year in Crawfordsville
The Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion hall with 14 members. Officers elected: President Mrs Elsie Atkinson, vice president Mrs Lois Love, secretary Mrs Ethyl Zickafoose, treasurer Mrs Ruby Beauchamp, Sergeant at arms Mrs Ada Spencer, chaplain Mrs Anna Lease, historian Mrs Jessie Reese. Serving committee: Mrs Roll Davis and Mrs Howell Davis. They later went to Blossom cafe for ice cream and wafers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Atkinson
Lois Love
Ethyl Zickafoose
Ruby Beauchamp
Ada Spencer
Anna Lease
Jessie Reese
Roll Davis
Howell Davis
Blossom Cafe
Dorothy Watson Appointed Grand Representative of Rainbow Girls
Dorothy Watson of the local Rainbow Girls assembly was named grand representative to North Dakota at the 17th Grand Assembly held in Ottumwa. The three day event drew 525 Rainbow Girls and Eastern Star members with Audrey Hotle as grand chaplain and Eleanor Tucker as a grand choir member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Watson
Rainbow Girls
North Dakota
Ottu Iwa
Towa
Audrey Hotle
Jean Wisley
Oregon
Eleanor Tucker
First Aid Demonstration At P.E.O. Meeting
Letitia and Edith Shields hosted Chapter 1 P.E.O. last night with a brief business session followed by a First Aid demonstration. Mrs P L Etter led the program assisted by Mrs Dave P Livingston and Mrs Harold Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letitia
Edith Shields
Chapter 1
P.E.O
P. L. Etter
Dave P. Livingston
Harold Johnson
Pleasant Hill C E Meeting At Caldwell Home
Pleasant Hill Christian Endeavor members met at the Howard Caldwell home hosted by Betty and Dale Caldwell. George Swit presided as president, Esther Swift kept minutes, and Richie read verses. They voted to start a study of the Book of John and closed with songs and Mizpah blessing. Refreshments were served. Next meeting will be at the Swift home in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill Christian Endeavor Society
Betty
Dale Caldwell
Howard Caldwell
George Swit
Esther Swift
Roll li
Richie
Ivan Riess
Caldwell
Dale
Swift Home
Lancaster Capital of Pennsylvania 1799 1812
Historical note records Lancaster serving as Pennsylvania capital from 1799 until 1812 and mentions plans for the Grand Assembly to be held in Des Moines next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Pensylvania
Grand Assembly
Des Moines
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T. R. Phillips
T. R
Wolf Floral CO
R. EB. Eyestone
R. E. MacLeod
Torrington
Wyo
J. T. Thomas
RE. M. Bridges & Co
Bertha Ross
Memphis
Marjorie Walker
Kirksville, Mo
Paul Kyle
Avoca
William Heinz
M. Bridges & Co
Wendell Baker
Richard Hotle
Scoutmasters Council
E. M. Bridges & Co
Paul Hindman
Richard A. Stewart
State Printing
C. V Crall
Devinger
Villinger
Dreillinger
Indies
Williamsburg
Central Park
Milo T. Lorden
God Bless
el Capitan
Sandra
Army Air Corps
Sousa
Holmes
Washington Post
Berryman Arr
Yoder Brockenshire
Skornicka Sousa
Frank A. Wilson
William Coyne
Delbert Wilson
John Mechler
Bobby Brown
United States ‘Army
Noah Ficher
Winfield
Dupont
Sitler’s Auto Parts
Kathy
Susan
Dr. H. ©. Hull
Louis Rath
Ed Squire
Rath
Kipling
Dorothy Bear
Lois Mace
Betty Snakenberg
Rosalyn Harwood
Marjorie Coon
Arylus Myers
Morganne Rudiger
Marilyn Bell
Gayle Davis
Donald Orr
Roy Means
Fred Reid
Harold Richardson
Stephen and
Donald
Battle Creek
Mich
H. G. Richardson
Richardson
Virginia
Phonephoto
U. S. Coast Guard
Chorpenning
W.C.T.U
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DR. Keagy
Stewart Home
G.A.R. Hall
P.m. Masonic Temple
Kolah Club
Palmer
George Shalla H. J
Teresa Ragan
Thelda Tracy
John Albert Winga, Jr
John Winga
Richard Holmes
Carl Peterson
Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Rainbows
Alice Hunter
Mary Shields
Planters
North Clark
Famous Circle
C. E
Caldwell Home
VAIL
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Lemmon
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