Local visitors and travel notes from Mt Pleasant to Pomona and Des Moines
Mr and Mrs Merle Gallagher of Philadelphia arrived to visit his parents in town and will depart for Canada tomorrow. Mrs Gallagher stays with her parents in Mt Pleasant during his absence. Mr and Mrs William Stewart and daughter Mary Carolyn of Pomona arrived to spend the summer with relatives. Beth Crow returned from Chicago and Faye Schoonover visiting from Des Moines for nursing training. Mrs M C Carpenter and son Jimmy returned home in Monmouth after a week with her parents. Slacks and suits were on sale at M Bridges & Co with discounts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Gallagher
Philadelphia
Penn
W. S. Gallagher
Canada
Gallagher
Mt. Pleasant
William Stewart
Mary Carolyn
Pomona
Calif
Fred L. Stewart
Faye Schoonover
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Mrs
H. J. Schoonover
Hospital dismissals and a newborn in Crawfordsville area
At the hospital Eugene and Larry Lukavsky of Ainsworth and John Creech were discharged this morning. Robert Bontrager was discharged this morning. Mr and Mrs Haydn Thomas of Crawfordsville are parents of a daughter born at 11 56 yesterday noon weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces. Thomas Allen Rabenold of 110 East Monroe underwent a tonsillectomy this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Larry Lukavsky
Ainsworth
John Creech
Robert Bontrager
Haydn Thomas
Crawfordsville
Camp Polk missives mix furlough reunion and local notices
Technician Firmin Te Bockhorst returns to Camp Polk after a six day furlough spent with the Te Bockhorst family. A Sunday dinner honored him with relatives and guests including Mr. and Mrs. George Rapple of Davenport. Local ads note a masur at Cy Bush res and a State Theater matinee with Will Rogers in State Fair. Public notices include sales and clothing promotions from KK M. Bridges & Co and Phil Antonoff’s Des Moines trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firmin Te Bockhorst
Camp Polk
Henry Te Bockhorst
George Rapple
Davenport
State
Will Rogers
Washington
Ladies Aid Plans USO Benefit Ice Cream Social
The Ladies Aid met at Lula Thompson's home with Jennie Hawthorne and Matt Van Dyke assisting. They decided to hold an ice cream social at the park on Thursday night to benefit the USO, noting Thursday night is show night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubio
Ladies Aid
Lula Thompson
Jennie Hawthorne
Matt van Dyke
USO
Results of Games In Major Leagues Yesterday
Yesterday in the major leagues Chicago defeated Philadelphia 8 to 4 and Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 6 to 2. New York topped Cincinnati 7 to 6 while St Louis at Boston was postponed. Today’s schedule includes Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston Cincinnati at New York and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn not scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Boston
W. L. Pet
St. Bren
Act Dee
Baseball scorecard and postponed game list
Cleveland beat Philadelphia 7 to 5 and Boston topped Detroit 6 to 2. Washington at Chicago was postponed, with remaining games New York at St. Louis and Boston at Detroit and Philadelphia at Cleveland on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Wall
St. Cover
DeWitt and Bakehouse Tie June Cedar Rapids Wedding
Helen DeWitt of Cedar Rapids daughter of Mr and Mrs James DeWitt Sigourney and Wilbur Bakehouse of Cedar Rapids wed in a four o clock Sunday ceremony at the Sigourney Presbyterian Church A reception followed in the church social rooms The DeWitts formerly lived in Wahington and moved to Sigourney The bride is a Sigourney High School graduate employed by a drug firm in Cedar Rapids Bakehouse a Coe College graduate this spring plans to teach This summer they reside in Cedar Rapids Guests included Mr and Mrs William Graft of Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen DeWitt
Cedar Rapids
James DeWitt
Sigourney
Wilbur Bakehouse
Presbyterian
Sigourney High School
Bakehouse
Coe College
William Graft
Washington
Narrowest Street in Exeter Claims 25 Inch Width
Parliament Street in Exeter England is claimed as the world's narrowest thoroughfare at 25 inches wide. It features a single lamp post and house entrances on one side with plans to have ladies serve ice cream before and after performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
England
Parliament Street
Impromptu Get Acquainted Party at Brower Home
Neighbors gather at Mrs. Homer Brower residence 902 North Marion Avenue for a Get Acquainted party. Elizabeth Dea Irene Lane and others arrive, name cards given, balloons shared, popping corn and fried doughnuts with cokes enjoyed, all agreeing they should do this more often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brower Home
Homer Brower
North
Marion Avenue
Elizabeth Dea
Irene Lane
Lila
Booster Club Learns Home Canning at Meeting
Mrs. Ralph Stewart hosted a booster club gathering with 15 members and four visitors. President Mrs. Martin L. Whittaker led a brief business session and plans for the June 30 family picnic at Sunset Park were announced. Mrs. Donald Stout spoke on home canning with focus on greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Stewart
Booster Club
Marguerite Hering
Martha Whittaker
Morgan
Maurine Walker
Martin L. Whittaker
Sunset Park
George Jarrard
Oral Norman
Raymond Landan
Donald Stout
Leonard Marie
Guy Stumpf
Griggs Relatives Hold Sunday Park Picnic
The Griggs family reunion gathered at Sunset Park on Sunday with 43 attendees. A noon dinner featured an elaborate spread from fried chicken to cake, as relatives enjoyed long table dining and visiting after rain. Cal Griggs of Wellman attended despite illness. George Yousky of Iowa City visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggs
Sunset Park
Cal Griggs
Wellman
George Yousky
Iowa City
Social Calendar Highlights Community Clubs and Meetings
Social calendar lists Navajo club picnic at Sunset Park with dish to pass and rain plan, plus regular and entertainment meetings for Rural Woman's clubs, Fleur de Lis, Pythian Past Chiefs, Women’s Council of Church of Christ, Baptist Missionary luncheon, Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups with multiple hosts, and notice of a meeting day change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navajo Club
Sunset Park
Log Cabin
Park Pavilion
J.W. Baker W.R.C
West Chester
K.P. Hall
Pansy Hill Club
Kathryn Flynn
Pythian
P.m
Frank A. Wilson
Washington St
Women's Council of Church of Christ
Baptist Women's Missionary Society
Arthur Yard
Iva Bales
W. P. Moriarty
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Martha Collar
J. E. Moore
Letitia
Edith Shields
M. W. Bailey
Bowles Bridal Shower Honors Helen Bowles at Riverside
A pre nuptial shower for Helen Bowles was hosted by Mrs C J Karel at her Riverside home. Co hosts included Mrs Clara Von drasek of Chicago and Mrs John W Soukup. Guests listed mix local and visiting attendees, with two course refreshments served and many gifts given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
C. J. Karel
Helen Bowles
Harry Soukup
Clara Vondrasek
Chicago
John W. Soukup
Karel
Picnic Supper for Fifth and Sixth Grade Girls at Sunset Park
The fifth and sixth grade girls of the Methodist Sunday school enjoyed a picnic supper last evening at Sunset Park. Sixteen members attended with teachers Mrs F C Surface and Mrs Roy Fields. The baskets supplied an excellent meal and the girls entertained themselves. Brighton residents Mrs Henry Foster and her children, Mr and Mrs Park Griggs and daughter, and Cal Griggs of Wellman were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Sunset Park
F. C. Surface
Roy Fields
Brighton
Henry Foster
Park Griggs
Cal Griggs
Wellman
Women’s missionary society social hour follows program
After the United Presbyterian church Women’s Missionary Society evening division program, twelve members and three visitors enjoyed a social hour hosted by Mrs. W. S. Duncan. Devotions led by Mrs. H. J. McCreedy featured Lights in an Upper Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
W. S. Duncan
J. W. Abrams
Peoria, Ill
Kleese Hartman
George Rudiger
H. J. McCreedy
Harriet Coulter
R. L. Livingston
Enrollment in School of Journalism Doubles
IOWA CITY The State University of Iowa's school of journalism reports a 100 percent enrollment rise over last summer. Total students climbed from 76 to 158, while journalism majors grew from 16 to 49, per an official report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
School of Journalism
Funeral of Mrs Eicher at Shermans Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mrs H M Eicher were held yesterday at Shermans funeral home with many friends attending. Rev George Kerr led the service and Judge David Matchett delivered the funeral address. Pallbearers included Henry and Theodore Bailey Robert Lytle Nick McCleery James Huiskamp Russell Allbaugh. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Eicher
Sherman
George Kerr
United Presbyterian Church
David Matchett
Chicago
Old Washington Academy
Bleicher
S. EB. McKee
Matchett
Professor McKee
Henry and
Theodore Bailey
Robert Lytle
Nick McCleery
James Huiskamp
Keokuk
Russell Allbaugh
Albany
Elm Grove Cemetery
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WOLF
KE. M. Bridges & Co
EK. M. Bridges & Co
Beth Crow
Donna Crow
Thomas Allen Rabenold
East
Monroe
G. EK. Frey
Mas
Seur
Cy Bush
Bibs
Ray Gidley
Sherm Wolfe
W. S. Hill
Ed Hite
William Nordyke
Salem
Phil Antonoff
State Clothiers
Hotel Ft. Des Moines
Will Turnipseed of
KK. M. Bridges & Co
Lloyd Durst
Blanche Boch
Poubuqne
L. Thompson
Music and Sorden
Milo Sorden
John Yousling
Sorden’s
Leona Yousling
Max See
Clara Gilbert
Sorden Music Coo
Mary Bean
Pat
Jim Griggs
Harold Griggs
Earl Griggs
Leland Griggs
Orville Griggs
Armour Griggs
D. C. Griggs
Will Narter
Stockport
Richard Fisher
Jim Bridges
Bill Martin
H. Bowles
Mary Vlasak
Lone Tree
Elmer Kolosick
Hubert
Anna Krotz
William Krotz
Mary Chalupa
Fred Lukavsky
Wesley Prehoda
Victor Burich
Charles Rath
Joseph Krotz
Albie Beranek
Irene
William Ingram
John Krotz
Allan Latta
Joseph Linsley
May Alcorn
Wes Sojka
Darlen
Glenn Bouquot
Charlie Chan
the Fox
Sidney Toler
Aileen Whelan
Desert
Mojave Desert
China
Gordon Poteat
Christian Education
D. J. Ross
Duncan
Hartman
Eicher
Phil
Rock
Dick Hotle
Smart
T’ve
Oscar Cuddy
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