Local News Briefs Tidy Weekend Socials and Visitors
Mrs. W. A. Phillips returns from Muscatine after visiting son FP M Phillips and grandsons Arnold and Harlan. Ice cream social on Baptist church lawn hosted by B men and others. Numerous out of town visitors and relatives line Morning Sun news with callers from Clinton, Redlands, Bakersfield, California, and beyond. Brewer's Dairy advertises ice cream and sherbets.
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W. A. Phillips
Muscatine
FP. M. Phillips
Arnold and
Harlan
Baptist Church Lawn
Evelyn McGinnis
Clinton
Wis
John Porter
Redlands
Calif
Lowell Sutton
Bakersfield
Miss McGinnis
J. A. Porter
Rollie Optenberg Hosts Birthday Refreshments at Coffee Club
Rollie Optenberg served ice cream with birthday cake to Coffee Club members this morning. I Rothschild was elected president with Dr Al Rothschild of Salina Kansas as vice president. Brewer's Dairy supplied drinks and fresh dairy products.
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Rollie Optenberg
Coffee Club
I. Rothschild
al Rothschild
Salina
Kan
Hospital release of William Hemmines
William Hemmines of Washington was discharged from the hospital this morning after treatment.
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William Hemmines
Washington
Indees Add Pitcher Keith Wymore To Roster
Manager Max Raymond announces the Indees have signed Keith Wymore to bolster the pitching staff after Jess Gardner’s departure. Wymore, a former University of Iowa standout, will join Sunday joining three capable moundmen as Cedar Rapids’ hitting power tests the staff. Wymore notes he can “stand them on their ears” and brings a solid Hawkeye pitching and fielding resume with 14 straight wins in semipro play.
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Max Raymond
Jess Gardner
Wellman _leftie
Indees
Pilot
Keith Wymore
University of Iowa
Wymore
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
al van Camp
Moose
van Camp
Hawkeye
Otto Vogel
Wich
Hawkeyes
American League Standings and Friday Scores
The American League standings show Cleveland leading with a .621 record, followed by Detroit and Boston in the top spots. Friday results include New York's 12 to 7 win over Detroit, Cleveland 7 over Boston 4, Philadelphia 12 over Chicago 1, and Washington 1 over St. Louis 0. Upcoming games list New York at Detroit and several others across multiple cities.
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W.L. Pet. Cievelaned
Boop Ory
Ensaglered
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
W. L. Pet
Ase E
St. DS .Andou A
Chicago St. Louis
City man's idea on farm work
Westminster writer notes that city talk of crops growing on their own is far from reality. Farmers mow, ted, spray, fight pests, harvest oats, and manage hot days, mud, and weeds while keeping to a busy routine. Members share personal updates from the community and 4H events.
Local Muscatine Boxing Meet Produces Knockout Victory
Bob Winner earns a knockout in the 135 pound class over Charles Corey of Washington as Bob Anderson wins the final. Clarence Haifley takes 112 pounds by default. Other bouts see Charles Hiatt of Soton CCC defeating Mike Dayton, and Ed OBrien defeats Stanley Wallace at 105 pounds. Washington club plans mid July outdoor boxing at Blattner field with entrants from Des Moines Cedar Rapids Muscatine Davenport and others.
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Charles Corey
Washington
Bob Anderson
Muscatine
Bob
Clarence Haifley
Mike Dayton
Charles Hiatt
Stanley Wallace
Ed O’brien
Francis Haney
Washington Athletic Club
Blattner
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Solon
Oakville
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Richland Hones Streets as Keota Seeks Rain and Wellman Plans August Fest
Richland officials report completed oiling with saw dust coating and grooming, praised by Mayor Nordyke and the council for reducing prior issues. Keota faces drought with minimal rain and browning crops while nearby towns receive storms. WellmanAdvance notes plans for a large August celebration as locals push to succeed. Ellis predicts war avoidance if the US stays alert and economy dominates in the near term amid global tensions.
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Richland
Richland Clarion
Walter Nordyke
Johnny
W.R.C. Riverside Installs Officers At June Meeting
Riverside June meeting of the Robert Alien Woman's Relief Corps reports Mrs. Mamie Bailey junior vice president and Mrs. Rose Sleichter guard installed by President Mrs. Clara Fitzsimmons. Social hour and lunch followed with Mrs. Anna Younkin, Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Sleichter serving. Nearby, families attended the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Ward at Melrose Iowa.
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Riverside
Robert Alien Woman's Relief Corps
Masonic Hall
Mamie Bailey
Rose Sleichter
Clara Fitzsimmons
Anna Younkin
William Knebel
Aelred
Joseph Knebel
William
Ella
Rose Dautremont
Linus Knebel
Melrose
Iowa
James Ward
Ward
Gertrude Dautremont
R. H. Hertzman
Waterloo
Catholic Order of Foresters
St. Mary’s
Leo Dunbar
Leslie Theisinger
Cedar Falls
Fresh strawberry ice cream not related to birth
Brewer's Dairy announces the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Fash at their home near Wellman on June 16. The baby weighed eight pounds eight ounces.
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Roy Edwards
West Chester
Brewer's Dairy
William Fash
Wellman
Mrs Elder Leaves for Two to Three Week East Visit
Mrs Orville Elder departed last night to spend two or three weeks visiting relatives in the east. She will stay with aunt Mrs Sadie Babcock at West Alexandria Pennsylvania and with Mrs Charles Starisman in Philadelphia. In Princeton New Jersey she will visit nieces Mrs George Gallup and Mrs Edward Benson and families. In Rocky River Ohio she plans to see niece Mrs H H Baxter and family.
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Orville Elder
East
Sadie Babcock
West Alexandria
Penn
Charles Starisman
Philadelphia
Princeton
N.J
George Gallup
Edward Benson
Rocky River
Ohio
H. H. Baxter
Wellston Farmer Scene Lays Hay While Neighbors Visit
In Wellston on June 22 nearly every farmer is haying. Lloyd Wilson leads for Miksch as they harvest. Teddy Crone visits his grandparents Mr and Mrs Ralph Brinning. Mrs Forrest Brinning goes strawberry picking at Waltmans. Mrs Chris Brinning cares for the children. Sunday visitors at Cloyes Hayes home include Lloyd Hayes Harold Hayes Donald Hayes and their families and Mr and Mrs Jerry Hayes. Evening callers include Zack Pratt Keith McClelland and families Elmer Schantz and family Joe Schantz and family Mr and Mrs Dillon Schantz Howard Schultz Ethel Wilson and Steve Turnipseed and families. Mrs Jerry Hayes aided Mrs Clovee Hayes seed and canchering on Monday. Mrs Allen Schaeffer and children visited Monday afternoon with Mrs Walter Wilson.
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Westminster
Washington County
Farmer
Robert Greiner
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
St. Joseph's Convent
Madelon
Greiners
McHenry
Ilinois
RE. E. Nevins
Westpoint 4H
Patricia Griffith
Young Peoples
Griffith
Sam DelLong
Herb Simmons
Teddy Griffith
Will Munro
David
Marie
Walter Wilson
Wellston
Lloyd Wilson
Miksch
Teddy Crone
Ralph Brinning
Forrest Brinning
Waltmans
Chris Brinning
Cloyes Hayes
Lloyd Hayes
Harold Hayes
Donald Hayes
Jerry Hayes
Waite Wilson
Carl Corpman
Clovee Hayes
Zack Pratt
Keith McClelland
Elmer Schantz
Joe Schantz
Dillon Schantz
Howard Schultz
Ethel Wilson
Steve Turnipseed
Allen Schaeffer
Missionary Meeting Led by Mrs Dawson at Home
Presbyterian Woman's Missionary society met yesterday afternoon at president Mrs R J Dawson's home. Mrs KE Carris gave devotions, while Mrs Harry Dye Mrs B M Pierce and Mrs B C Briley spoke on The Philippines. Mrs J Ek Lemmon led the Prayer Calendar. 23 members and one guest attended.
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Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society
R. J. Dawson
Harry Dye
B. M. Pierce
B. C. Briley
J. Ek. Lemmon
Homer Birney
Daughters Arrive on Father's Day 1939 and 1940
Relatives note the birth of a daughter June 16 to Loyd Davi and wife near Fairfield. A daughter arrived last Father's Day. Marie Kauffman hosted a 40-woman miscellaneous shower for Alice Goldsmith. A heavy rain and hail occurred Tuesday evening. The Ole Bunch picnic gathered many families in Mt. Pleasant and Saunders Park with extensive local attendance.
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Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Loyd Davison
Fairfield
Stork
Marie Kauffman
Alice Goldsmith
Saunders Park
Mt. Pleasant
Sam Marsh
James
Clarence Benson
Near Washington
Jess Davison
Joy
George
Glenn Nihart
Beverly
Junior
Hugh Conad
Roger
Glen
Mary Wittmer
Mr. Pleasant
Art Wyse
Betty
Daryl
Duane
Clair Soedergren
Bob
Lester Neff
John McMullen
Janet
Homer Davison
Grace
Minnie Weaver
Elmer Reschly
Harry
Betty Rinner
Cnt
To Speak Sunday C L Voices at New Auditorium
The item announces an address by C L Voices scheduled for Sunday evening at the new southwest town auditorium. Local residents are invited to attend the speech in the renovated venue.
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C. .L. Voices
Mrs Paul McLean to Sail for South America in July
Mrs. Paul McLean, daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Harbison of Columbus Junction, will sail from New Orleans July 20 with other wives to join her husband in Bogota Colombia where he and a Standard Oil exploratory party operate. Marjorie Harbison and Paul McLean Jr connected by marriage last October.
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Mrtha Butler
Columbus Junction
Paul McLean
H. A. Harbison
Columbia
South America
Standard Oil Company
Richmond Petroleum Co
Marjorie Harbison
McLean
Paul McLean, Jr
Fairfield
Standard Ojl Co
Oil Company
New Orleans
Bogota
Columbus Junction High School
Parsons College
Kayak Journey Bypasses Ban to Reach University
Winston Oberg and Phil Swanson, lacking cars and far from the University of Minnesota, crafted a kayak and rowed up the Mississippi River toward campus to reach 35 otters.
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Minneapolis
Winston Oberg
Phil Swanson
University of Minnesota
Mississippi River
Schol
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