Local family and visitors make Oak Hill news rounds
Mrs Anna Timmons and grandson Tommy Powell visit Casey after staying with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Boyd Crandall. Clyde Sands of West Union joins Howard Crozier family, plans Davenport and Fairfield trips. Several other relatives and service events noted around Washington area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Timmons
Tommy Powell
Casey
Cedar Falls
Boyd Crandall
Timmons
Joe Powell
Clyde Sands
West Union
Howard Crozier
Davenport
Fairfield
Mrs. Sands
Mr. Crozier
Delegates and Committeemen for Republican County Meeting
The list expands to include delegates for each ward with the names Wilson W S Kyle John Hughes Henry Bailey and third ward Theodore B Brown Willa Weldin Harriet Coulter plus committee members Theo B Brown and Mrs Theo B Brown Fourth Ward delegates include Theodore Bailey Fred Reid W E Howell Ralph Dougherty and others with committeemen Fred E Reid and Mrs Fred Reid Washington Two delegates list includes W H McConnell Pearl Kennedy J H Kennedy N W Thompson J M Lloyd Neill Trotman Lloyd Neiswanger R E Brown David Livingston F E Palmer Ed Squire with committeemen W H McConnell and Adaline Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh H. McCleery
Carl Roberts
Richard A. Stewart
Lester Orr
Clarence Logan
Theo. B. Brown
Fourth Ward
Theodore Bailey
Fred Reid
W. E. Howell
Ralph Dougherty
Harry Montgomery
Tom Berdo
Gertrude Bailey
D. W. Harvey
Rose Reid
Ruby Stewart
Charlotte Baldrige
Helen Schenefelt
Carrie Harvey
Results of Major League Games
Results show Boston 7 Philadelphia 0 in the second game. Brooklyn 10 New York 3. Pittsburgh 9 Cincinnati 4 in the first game and 7 4 in the second. Night games include St Louis at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at St Louis, Chicago at Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Bostpon
Gerheauser
Head
Wilks
Roe
Wyse
Shoun
St Louis
Boston Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Night Baseball Recaps and Standings From Evening Matches
Scores show Philadelphia 3 over Boston 2 in one game while Detroit defeats Cleveland 4 to 3 and Chicago beats St. Louis 10 to 3. Night games list Dabiel, Hamlin, Wynn, O Neil, Smith, Lee, Overmire and Jakucki in various pitching and batting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Dabiel
Hamlin
Washington
Wynn
O'Neil
Smith
Lee
Overmire
Jakucki
Iowa Tax Take Nears New High Amid War Costs
Iowa federal tax collections for the year ending this month are seen between 275 and 300 million dollars, a record high. Income taxes remain the largest revenue source, with the total more than doubling the prior year. Governor Hickenlooper leads the Republican ticket in the June 5 primary, followed by Wine alternatives and various state officials. The piece notes political dynamics, wartime costs, and editorials praising WWI 88th division veterans, while Walter D. Kline misses district OPA duties due to a throat ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Bumbarger
Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa
H J Club Meeting at Mrs Shalla Residence
Nine members of the H J club met yesterday afternoon hosted by Mrs John Shalla. Guests included Mrs Milford Shettler Lois Statler and Mary Ann Te Bockhorst. Mrs Harold Strum led a brief business session as bunts scores were tallied Statler won high Te Bockhorst low. Traveling prizes went to Mrs Duane Shalla and Mr Strumlow. Refreshments followed hosted by the hostess and her daughter Darlene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Shettler
Lois Statler
Mary Ann Te Bockhorst
Harold Strum
Miss Statler
Miss Te Bockhorst
Duane Shalla
Harold Strumlow
Darlene
Mrs Hutt Hosts Friendly Circle Meeting
Mrs Harry Hutt was hostess yesterday afternoon at the June meeting of the Friendly Circle club. Nine members four children and three guests attended. No business was conducted due to absent officers. Catherine and Ruth Sheetz provided entertainment and refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Banks and Catherine Sheetz assisting. Ma ble Johnson to host July meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hutt
Friendly Circle Club
Phoebe Banks
Lois Cuddeback
Betty Kleese
Catherine
Ruth Sheetz
Banks
Catherine Sheetz
Mable Johnson
Birthday Anniversaries Highlight Local Families
Mr and Mrs Harold Speidel celebrate tenth wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Homer Martin observe anniversary. Ronald Dale Oldfield marks fourth birthday. Other well wishes go to Delmar Oldfield and Keota resident Caroline Sheet. Several adults and children noted for birthdays and anniversaries including Manton Hebner and the Brindleys alongside the Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Speidel
Homer Martin
Ronald Dale Oldfield
Mrs. Delmar Oldfield, Wellman
Dan Brindley
Albert Mills
Entertain Club Hosts Dessert for Fleur de Lis Guests
Mrs. P. F. Whisler and Mrs. Raymond Whisler co hosted a dessert luncheon at the Whisler home for 18 Fleur de Lis club members and guests. Dessert was served at 1 39 by four hostesses, with a business meeting and program led by Mrs. Verle Gallagher. Miss Whisler played two piano solos and a floral display judged for best arrangement and originality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Whisler
Raymond Whisler
Fleur de Lis Club
Mary Voorhees
Margaret DeLashmutt
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Frances Whisler
Dorothy Perkins
Verle Gallagher
Everette L. Stewart
Miss Whisler
Wagner and McDowell
Lloyd Foster
Mrs. David Elder Hosts Supper For Mrs. Barrett
Mrs. S. P. Barrett of Springfield Illinois was honored at a supper hosted by Mrs. David Elder at 1140 South Iowa Avenue. Twenty guests sat at two pink and blue tables with Dorothy Perkins roses as centerpieces. Lucy Dempsey prepared the meal and refreshments suited to the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Barrett
Springfield
Ill
David Elder
South
Iowa Avenue
Dorothy Perkins
Pansy Hill Club Hosts Meeting and Picnic Plans
Mrs Roy Kephart hosted the Pansy Hill club with eight members present. New member Mrs Russell Goodin joined. business conducted by Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger. A committee led by Mrs O E Babb and others planned the Fourth of July family picnic at the Babb home. Games and refreshments followed. prize winners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
Roy Kephart
Russell Goodin
Lloyd Neiswanger
O. E. Babb
EB. L. Rouse
Social calendar for church groups and clubs
The notice lists multiple gatherings including the Presbyterian Ladies Aid meetings in groups 1 3 and 2 4 with hosts Mrs J C Carris Mrs William Graf and Mrs Harvey Davis, a Damascus Shrine meeting at the Masonic temple, U P church Women’s Missionary Society 7 30 p m with a Harriet Clendenning book review, Priscilla club dessert luncheon at 1 30 p m with Mrs Ed Sullivan, Rooster club with Marguerite Hering, V V F W Auxiliary and Post joint meeting at K C hall 8 p m, and Wednesday Homemakers club 2 p m bringing Red Cross supplies and empty spools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
J. C. Carris
William Graf
Harvey Davis
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Women's Missionary Society
U. P. Shurch
Howard Crozier
Harriet Clendenning
Priscilla Club
Ed Sullivan
Rooster Club
Carl Hering
Marguerite Hering
F. W
Post
K. C. Hall
Geneva Prebyl to Wed H. F. Bleifuss
Engagement notice for Geneva B Prebyl of Chicago daughter of Mr and Mrs William Prebyl Riverside to H Fred Bleifuss of Chicago son of Mrs Sarah Larkin Dell Rapids SD. Ceremony planned this month in Chicago. Prebyl educated at Washington schools Irish's Business College Iowa City worked in insurance firms in Iowa City and Chicago. Bleifuss employed by Riggs Optical in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva B. Prebyl
Chicago
William Prebyl
Riverside
H. Fred Bleifuss
Sarah Larkin
Dell Rapids
South Dakota
Prebyl
Washington
Irish’s Business College
Iowa City
S. T. Morrison and Company Insurance Agency
Edw. H. Walters and
E Company Insurance
Mr. Bliefuss
The
Riggs Optical Company
Valley Ladies Aid Society Meeting at the Church
The Valley Ladies Aid Society held an afternoon meeting at the church with 17 members and a visitor. Members shared a cooperative dinner and quilting, packed candy and cookies for five local boys entering service, as President Mrs. Homer Mayer led a business session and roll call. An ice cream social raised about 17.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Homer Mayer
How to prepare cherries for the locker
Select tree ripened fully colored fruit and wash. Sort stem and pit. Mix sugar to fruit in a 1 to 3 ratio by weight and stir to distribute. Pack into liquid proof containers with ½ to ¾ inch head space and freeze promptly. A 60 percent syrup can be used for sour cherries by dissolving sugar in hot water and cooling before adding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Sacred Colors Green in Mayan and Mexican Carvings
Green was a sacred color for the Mayans and Mexicans and many prized carvings feature jade and greenstone, highlighting its cultural significance across civilizations.
Two Weeks Offsite Church Meeting Planned
Rev. Milo Phillips led the devotional service as attendees spent the afternoon quilting and sewing quilt blocks. The next afternoon meeting will be held at the church in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Phillips
Mrs Chas George Hosts St Joseph Circle Event
Mrs Chas George entertained members of St Joseph's Circle of St James Church last evening. After a brief meeting, pitch and bridge games were played with Father Corcoran and Mrs Leo Marie as guests of the circle. The hostess was assisted at the conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. George
Charles George
St. Joseph's
St. James Church
Father Corcoran
Leo Marie
Apple Tree Produces Second Crop This Spring
R L Badger reports his 530 South Avenue B apple tree is blooming again this spring after earlier blossoms formed into fruit that grew to pullet egg size and dropped. The tree now shows a second set of blossoms and fruit development despite the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Badger
South Avenue B
Clay Pottery of Middle Americans Crafted by Hand
The Middle Americans lacked the potter's wheel. They built graceful jars and vases from coiled clay, smoothing them into final shapes. Intricate designs and figurines were modeled entirely by hand.
Hospital Discharges and Emergency Operation Reported
Mrs. Frank Nelson of 321 South Marion Avenue was discharged yesterday afternoon. Edward Zook of 1026 East Van Buren Street underwent an emergency operation at one o clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nelson
South
Marion Avenue
Edward Zook
van Buren Street
McChurch Baby Dies After Illness in Davenport
Clayton Gerald McChurch age 14 months of 522 Oak street Davenport died at 6 30 pm yesterday in University hospital Iowa City after six weeks illness. He was born March 28 1945 in Davenport son of George and Geraldine Lintz McChurch. Funeral Monday 10 am at Shermans funeral home Rev H J Corcoran. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. He is survived by his parents one brother Dennis Mitchell McChurch and grandparents in Davenport and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Gerald McChurch
Oak Street
Davenport
University Hospital
Iowa City
George and
Geraldine (Lintz) McChurch
Mercy Hospital
Sherman
H. J. Corcoran
Elm Grove
Tery
Dennis Mitchell McChurch
Washington
Consolidation Shrinks One-Teacher Schools by 1940
In 1920 about one quarter of one-teacher schools had disappeared by 1940 as students joined larger consolidated districts.
Native tobacco plants found in Australia say researchers
Australian researchers report that native tobacco plants distinct from the Americas varieties were discovered in Australia, suggesting an independent origin of tobacco plants outside the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Americas
Australia
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Don Paul
Wolf’s Flower
Penneys
Joe Falk
Alf Hess
Mrs. I. Rothschild
Marie Jackson
John Jarvis
Minnie Green
Mt. Pleasant
Hotel Brazelton
Marvin C. Yoder
Karla Kay
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Eli Yoder
John Shebeck
Sally Finch
Roy Finch
Oklahoma City
Okla
C. P. Fox
North Sixth Avenue
Clara Faulkner
Virginia Hasty
Finch
Catherine Irene Neff
Claire Neff
Herrandmother
Don Smith
Everett Squire
Ed Squire
St. Ambrose College
Morton Carr
Great Bend
Kan
Will Carr
Wellman
Ira F. Morrison
Camp Maxey
Texas
George Morrison
S. W. Easter Insurance
West Congress Hotel
Republican County Meeting
B. B. Hickenlooper
U. S
Harry D. Linn
John M. Rankin
Wayne M. Ropes
Carl W. Reed
Robert D. Blue
J. M. Grimes
C. B. Akers
K. A. Evans
Henry W. Burma
Mitchell
Atty
Richard F. Mitchell
Dodge
Guy M. Gillette
Blue
Hickenlooper
Burma
Arthur W. Wallace
State Guard
Dan O’brien
8 8Th
Italy
Fred W. Nelson
Nevada
State Tax Commission
National Association of Tax Administrators
Walter D. Kline
OPA
H. J. Club
Shalla, Jr
John Shalla
Mrs. Hutt
B. L. Coffin
Brighton
Fred Downing
Grant Davis
Tt. C. Davis
Glenn Chalupa
Clarence Messenger
Junior Batterson
Caroline Sheet
Keota
Frank H. Grey
Mrs
Manton Hebner
Whisler
Supper Bridge
Lucy Dempsey
Alpine Communications
France
Emma Barnett
Robert J. Patterson
Henry Berdo
Harold Johnson
Aid Gay
Homemakers Club
Arthur Wiley
Red Cross
Geneva Prebyl
H. F. Bleifuss
Haelmans
McChurch
Furniture St
Little’s Furniture
Australian Tobacco
America
Lemmon
United States
Washington State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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