Local social notes from Iowa and nearby towns
Local brief items describe visits and relocations across Iowa and neighboring states. Harold Kline and relatives visit Memphis while Jean Murphy and Geneva Palmer depart for Burlington for summer work. Morale updates include Ruth Bridges visiting Iowa City and Mrs Gray improving at University Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kline
Memphis
Ruth
Marion Bridges
E. L. Rouse
Iowa City
John Balles
Clair Gray
University Hospital
Local notices and family movements in Iowa region
Mr and Mrs J A Picken and children Joy Ellen and Neal take a fishing trip at Leach Lake Minnesota. Marjorie Euwer and Mittie Lou Lee travel to Mt. Pleasant to visit Archie N Eower. O F Frey, Noble merchant, was in Washington on business. Mrs C O Davis attended the funeral of Mrs George Holmes in Keota. West Chester families visited and attended the funeral of Mrs Ed Owens, 86, now in Oskaloosa. The Owens family previously lived in West Chester and Mt Pleasant. Mrs C C Owen is a sister in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Knupp
Cloyd Knupp
Iowa City
Dorothy Bear
Mercy Hospital
Joan Balles
Lee Norris
Aineworth
Mt. Pleasant
Quebec
Equitable
Iowa
New England
Washington, D. C
J. A. Picken
Joy Ellen and
Neal
Leach Lake
Minn
Marjorie Euwer
Archie M. Euwer
Mittie Lou Lee
John Lee
Marjorie
Archie N. Eower
Iowa Wesleyan
O. F. Frey
Noble
Washington
C. O. Davis
Keota
George Holmes
Fred Bauer
Mary Ross
Will Ross
Lou Bauer
West Chester
Oskalosa
Ed Owens
Iown Wesleyan Collese
Owens
Oskalooska
Price of beer up one cent a bottle today
The price of beer rose one cent per bottle nationwide as hot weather arrives. Draught beer remains unchanged per the Office of Price Administration, noting the smaller per glass rise is not reflected in a full cent. The increase follows higher grain malt and labor costs and is tentative pending further survey.
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Washington
OPA
Forest Lands One Third Of U S Total Area
Forest lands make up about one third of the United States total land area with vast tracts across multiple regions. The statement highlights the extensive geographic spread and ecological importance of forested regions nationwide.
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The
United States
Andersons Host Birthday Dinner For Son Eugene
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Anderson hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for their son Eugene who marked his second birthday. The table featured a cake with two candles and summer flowers. Attendees included Don Gardner Joyce Powers Beverly Anderson and Dr. G. Anderson along with Warren Groff and Harold Ronnie Powers of Des Moines plus Mrs George Powers.
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Lewis Anderson
Eugene
Don Gardner
Joyce Powers
Des Moines
George Powers
Harold
Ronnie
Beverly Anderson
G. Anderson
Warren Groff
Hospital admits and discharge noted for local residents
At the hospital Mrs Myrna Allen of Wellman was admitted yesterday as a medical patient and discharged today. Undergoing tonsillectomies today were Ruth Ann Pratt Patricia Fraies Leonard Kos Mrs Ker mit Klopfenstein Carla Kay Spangler Harold Stout Cyma Antonoff Robert Lee Wheeler Gordon Marner with emergency appendectomy this morning for Gordon Marner of Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Allen of
Wellman
Ruth Ann Pratt
E. Harrison St
Patricia Fraies
Doumas
Texas
Leonard Kos
N. Fourth Ave
Kermit Klopfenstein
S. Ave
Carla Kay Spangler
Crawfordsville
Harold Stout
Cyma Antonoff
S. Fourth Ave
Robert Lee Wheeler
Urges Changes In the Fire Laws
State Fire Marshal John Strohm urged drastic updates to Iowa fire laws while in Dubuque to testify at a coroner's inquest into the Canfield hotel fire that killed 19 people on June 9. He urged outside escapes fixed to solid walls with steel frames and fireproof glass, sprinkler systems in basements attics and shops, and clearer inspection duties beyond current agricultural dept oversight.
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Dubouqe
Iowa
John Strohm
Canfield
Strohm
Agriculture Department
Knights Templar Commandery Conclave in Iowa Grows
The 82nd annual conclave of the grand commandery of Iowa Knights Templar enters its second day at Spirit Lake with about 600 delegates and 44 commanders in attendance marking the largest gathering in recent years.
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Spirit Lake
Iowa
Grand Commandery of
Knights Templar
Informal Hostesses Share Evening With Guests
Mrs. E. C. Bicher entertained about 50 guests at her apartment in a casual evening for house guests Captain and Mrs. Hines Mount and Martha Mount of Mason City, and Mr. and Mrs. William S. Livingston of Alexandria Virginia. The 94 year old Mrs. W. R. Mount shared honors. An informal breakfast followed for Mrs. Livingston's party with Mrs. Berry and daughter Patricia attending.
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E. C._ Bicher
Hines Mount
Martha
Mason City
William S. Livingston
Alexandria
W. R. Mount
A. R. Ledger
Marianne
Frank Miller
Robert Patterson
Marian 5. Bailey
C. G. Schmoeller
Paul Shearer
Robert Day
Harry Dye
Carl J. Roberts
Mary Berry
William Livingston
Berry
Patricia
Riverside News Update Highlights Midwestern Movements
Miriam Sleichter has gone to Chicago for a summer role with the Cleveland and Buffalo Steamship company after Iowa State University studies. Anna Pitts joins Arthur Ford party for a six week University of Iowa City music summer course. Elaine KF Gerot of Riverside married Henry Matt of Detroit in Saint Albertus church Detroit on June first.
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Riverside
Miriam Sleichter
Jesse Sleichter
Chicago
Cleveland and Buffalo Steamship Company
Miss Sleichter
Iowa State University
Anna Pitts
Arkansas
Arthur Ford
Ponca
Okla
University
Iowa City
Joan Schneebelen
Geneva Schneebelen
Des Moines
Natalie Schafer
Miss Schneebelen
Cedar Rapids
Employers Mutual Casualty Insurance Company
Miss Schnoebelen
Jimmie
O. M. Schnoebelen
Ted Schafer
Norval Flynn
Waterloo
Clair B. Flynn
Paul Gilroy
Frank Streb
Gilroys
Gilroy
Elaine Gerot
Elaine KF. Gerot
Ida Gerot
Henry Matt
George Matt
Detroit
Mich
Saint Albertus Church
Retail coffee prices to rise three to five cents a pound
A government spokesman disclosed that retail coffee prices, steady since early in the war, are expected to be increased by three to five cents per pound later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Legis committee drops inquiry after bridge collapse
A Massachusetts state legislative committee abandoned its study on whether a new bridge was needed after the highway bridge near Blackstone collapsed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackstone
Mass
Social calendar notices for church groups and clubs
Tuesday items list events from U P church women’s mission, Pythian Sisters supper, Damascus Shrine meeting, Susannah Girls picnic, V F W picnic at Sunset Park, and rain plans. Various clubs meet Wednesday with golf and bridge, Homemakers, Sunshine, Navajo, and Pethel missions among others. Thursday features Rural Women, D U V picnic at Sunset Park, and multiple Lunch and breakfast gatherings at Legion hall, Masonic temple, and churches.
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Women's Missionary Society
U. P. Church
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Susannah
Helen Wilcox
V.F.W
Sunset Park
K. C. Hall
Homemakers Club
Neill Trotman
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Revelations
Sunshine Community Club
Ehme Keohier
Country Club
Darrell Ross
Phil Weldin
Frank Crone
Pethel
Rural Womens Club
Grant Humston, Jr
D.U.V
Legion Hall
West Chester
W.R.C
Pansy Hill Club
W. L. Gates
Women's Republican Club of
Wash. Co
City Hall
Fleur de Lis Club
Ray Bell
Roll Call
Famous Persons of
Iowa
Contract bridge origins and key figure Harold Vanderbilt
The Britannica states contract bridge emerged in 1925 during a steamship game from Los Angeles to Havana. Harold S. Vanderbilt developed contract bridge from plafond, a French variant of auction bridge.
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Los Angeles
Havana
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Helium Balloon Reaches Record 13.71 Miles in 1935 Test
In 1935 a National Geographic Society and Army Air Corps balloon achieved a world altitude record. The craft lifted a man to 13.71 miles above Earth using helium after hydrogen failed.
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Army Air Corps
Wilma Kleese and Wilbur Wright Marry in Keota
Wilma Kleese daughter of Mr and Mrs David H Kleese wed Wilbur D Wright son of Mr and Mrs George Wright of Keota in a four o clock ceremony at the Presbyterian parsonage Rev T E White officiated Bride wore powder blue crepe and white accessories A wedding supper followed at the Kleese home Attendants included Mrs Ted Mayer Both Bride and Groom hold Keota Wendell high school and West Chester high school honors He served five years in the army including 22 months overseas and was discharged last November They plan a short future wedding trip with indefinite plans afterward.
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David H. Kleese
Wilma
Wilbur D. Wright
George Wright
Keota
T. E White
Presbyterian Parsonage
Ted Mayer
Wee Twelve Bridge Club Holds Meeting at Mary Berdo Home
The Wee Twelve Bridge Club met last evening at Mary Berdo's home. Two tables were used with Margaret DeLashrmutt winning high score and Gwendolyn Ramseyer low score. Guest Henrietta Stewart attended. Frances Whisper will host the next meeting.
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Mary Berdo
Wee Twelve Bridge Club
Margaret DeLashrmutt
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Henrietta Stewart
Frances Whisper
Birthday cake candles honor many local youngsters
Families from Wyman Oelwein Brighton and Riverside celebrate birthdays across ages from five to fourteen. Names include Lewis Eugene Anderson Frances Ann McKone Mary Donna Oldt James Lee Waterhouse Susan Kay Young Cedra Kay Houseal Tommy Hoover Caroleen Sartor Eugene Grecian Robert Kleese William Paul Cram and others with well wishes from parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Eugene Anderson
Lewis Anderson
Frances Ann McKone
C. W. McKone
Mary Donna Oldt
Donald Oldt
Wyman
Jerry Neff
James Lee Waterhouse
Robert Waterhouse
Susan Kay Young
Robert Young
Oelwein
Caroleen Sartor
M. H. Sartor
Eugene Grecian
Owen Grecian
Robert Kleese
Ralph Kleese
William Paul Cram
Bulged zinc tops on canned foods may indicate spoilage
Bulging lids during processing may recover after cooling but risks spoilage if it remains bulged. Do not press lids as porcelain lining may break. If bulging occurs during storage, gas formation often signals spoilage. inspect all food before use.
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Ruth Foster
Texas county Missouri picnic set for June 30 at Sunset Park
A county picnic will be held in Sunset Park on June 30. The event, listed under Texas county Missouri announcements, invites residents to enjoy a community gathering with family activities and food.
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Texas
Missouri
Sunset Park
Centennial Song Festival at Iowa State Fair
A centennial song festival at the Iowa centennial state fair Aug 238-80 features music groups from all sections of Iowa performing favorite songs of the past 100 years. Sponsored by the state federation of music clubs, with Mrs. John Abild of Des Moines as chairman, the program will portray Iowa's musical history using works by Iowa composers where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
W C T U Chester Meeting Highlights Hough Home
The West Chester W C T U met at the home of Mrs. Ida and Mrs. Ira Hough. Mrs. Sadie Dusenbery led worship and read Proverbs on the home. Mrs. Merle McDowell led prayer and presented articles on Susannah Wesley and family living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Ida
Ira Hough
Sadie Dusenbery
Merle McDowell
McDowell
Susannah Wesley
Fred Bauer
Ladies Aid Plans Ice Cream Social Event
The New Haven Ladies Aid Society met at the church with Mrs. Verne Dill and Jessie Wells as hostesses. Nine members answered roll call with favorite flowers. A guest, Mrs. Helen Gersh, attended. Sunshine sisters names were drawn. Ice cream social planned for July 4 evening. Refreshments served. Next meeting set with Helen Wolfe and Pearl Richardson.
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New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Verne Dill
Jessie Wells
Helen Gersh
Sunshine Sisters
Helen Wolfe
Peral Richardson
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting notice
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will convene at 9:30 on Wednesday morning at the church. The gathering invites worshippers to join in quiet reflection and communal prayer.
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Presbyterian
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Montgomery Ward
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Miss Carbee
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Geo
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Clayde Knapp
Richard
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N. D. Quinn
Washington Dairy
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Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts State Senate
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Arthur W. Coolidge
Reading
Bay State
Anna Pautz
P. O. Box
Vancouver
Wash
Pd. Ady, Nue-Ovo Laboratories
Riverside News
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
R. H. McCleery
Oscar Lane
Baptist Women's Missionary Society
Ben Coppock
George Genkinger
Starr
Women's Council of Christian Church
Evening Journal
Wilma Kleese
W. D. Wright
Joyce
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Charles Davison
Brighton
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John Knotek
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Harry Wollrab
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Howard Fisher
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Boston Pops Orchestra
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