Dinner Guests and Visits Fill Washington Social News
Local residents host and visit relatives in Des Moines Ida Grove Iowa City and Los Angeles. Mildred Nichols and Joan Kirk from Des Moines stay at the Mally home. Jill Yousling visits with Yousling family in Ida Grove. Gail Nelson of Macon Missouri to visit friends with plans to join husband here. Richard T. Harvey returns from Austria after 16 months service. Homestead tax exemption and soldiers exemption applications due July 1. Phil Antonoff travels to Minneapolis to visit brother in hospital. Clarence Logan takes a brief vacation from Klein Klothing Kompany. Dale Voorhees and son Van arrive from Los Angeles to stay with Carl Voorhees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Atchison
Jean
Mildred Nichols
Joan Kirk
Des Moines
Miss Nichols
L. L. Mally
Mally
Gail E. Nelson
Macon
Richard T. Harvey
Salzburg
Austria
ETO
St. Sheridan, Ill
T. M. Harvey
Ainsworth
Iola
Kansas
Dale Voorhees
Van
Town City
Ralph Bauer
Carl Voorhees
Los Angeles
Calif
Vacation Visits and Family News Across States
Mrs. Orville Elder returned from a weeks vacation visiting her sister in Cleveland Ohio and relatives in Princeton New Jersey. Mrs. Anna Lenninger and Mrs. James Batterson and two sons visited Sigourney relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Trask of Amarillo Texas welcomed a seven pound son born Monday morning June 24 at Northwest Texas hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eyestone and Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Trask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Elder
H. H. Baxter
Cleveland
Ohio
George Gallup
Edward Benson
Princeton
N. J
Elder
Baxter
Anna Lenninger
James Batterson
Sigourney
Eugene Trask
Amarillo
Texas
Norths West Texas Hospital
Trask
Norma Eyestone
Charles Eyestone
L. B. Trask
Major Leagues League Standings and Tuesday Results
The American League standings show New York 40 26 .606 and Detroit 28 36 .438. Tuesday results include Chicago 6 Washington 4, Boston 1 Detroit 0, Cleveland 8 New York 3, Philadelphia 5 St. Louis 3. Tonight's pitchers feature Ferriss and Dobson for Boston at Detroit and Embree for Cleveland against New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
New York
Detroit
Washington
St. EG
Clevelyhd
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
St. Louis
Ferriss
Dobson
Newhouser
Trucks
Chandler
Embree
Leonard
Haynes
Fowler
Shirley
National League W II Pet Brooklyn Standings and Week Schedule
Standings show Brooklyn leading with 38 wins 23 losses. St Louis 35 26, Chicago 24 25, Philadelphia 26 30, Pittsburgh 24 34, New York 25 37. Schedule lists today's games with barrett Mulligan Heuser Barney Cooper Heintzelman Koslo in matchups across St Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Boston Pittsburgh New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
W. II. Pet
Brooklyn
St. Touncangos
Cincinnatio
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Barrett
Mulligan
Heuser
Barney
Boorony
Cooper
Heintzelman
Koslo
Depew’s Early Case Over Pigs Highlights Stage Fright
In Peekskill New York Chauncey Depew, a young lawyer, faced jury nervousness while prosecuting a railroad with 24 pigs killed by the railroad. He forgot most preparations and exclaimed to the jurors that the loss was “Twenty-four pigs, gentlemen,” noting the count twice the jury size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Depew
Peekskill
N. Y
Elephant or gorilla duel sparks deadly choice
A humorous exchange contrasts two violent fates with a surprising preference. Q&A style suggests an absurd dilemma about which animal would kill which, reflecting dark humor rather than a factual event.
Unclear dialogue about ship launches and a bottle test
A dialogue fragment discusses concerns with ship launches and a girl who hits a bottle to test the fit, questioning how to measure the impact to ensure the hull enters the water. The exchange focuses on practical doubt rather than a reported event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Hat purchase sparks jab about price and holes
A back-and-forth between a clerk and customer centers on a $30 hat. The customer quips there are holes for the ears of a jackass willing to pay that price, turning a simple sale into a sharp joke.
Town Joke About Deaf Man and Legal Hearing
A quip in town humor mocks court procedure noting a deaf man cannot be legally convicted without a hearing. The exchange highlights the joke about due process and a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick
Slicker
Absolutely Right Smith On talk day
Jones quips that women talk the least on December 21 the shortest day of the year. The joke hinges on a humorous stereotype about conversational frequency tied to a calendar date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jones
Dramatic Exchange Over Soldier’s Alleged Kiss
A mother asks if her daughter was kissed against her will by a soldier. The daughter confirms the belief, saying he thinks the kiss occurred. The dialogue captures a tense moment of fear and accusation.
Detective and Absent-M minded Duo Exchange Chestnut Japes
Detective chides a distracted partner about missing a thief as Absent-Minded explains mistaking his own hand for the thief's. The exchange plays on memory and slips of attention in a humorous crime caper.
Father and baker clash over seeds on rolls
John claims he added poppy seeds to the rolls while Jack asserts paternity over the bakery. The dialogue centers on who is responsible for the bakery item topping and family role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
John
Jones Visits Doctor Over Wives’ Appearance
Jones plans a medical visit for his wife due to dissatisfaction with her appearance. Smith agrees to accompany, sharing concerns about his own spouse’s looks as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Smith
Expensive Illness Jones I Hear Your Wife Was Sick
Jones asks about his wife’s illness. Smith replies that the doctor did not specify the diagnosis in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Smith
The Revolving Door Takes Bill My Dachshund
Long Tale Bill recounts the death of his dachshund Joe offers condolences. The dog met his end while going around in a revolving door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Joe
Local kitchen quip about soup from the funny bone
A humorous exchange pits a waiter against a cook over a joke about soup made from the funny bone. The playful banter highlights lighthearted kitchen humor.
Maybe a Hint She Is Your Watch Going
The dialogue fragment shows a brief exchange between a couple about urgency and readiness. It presents a sense of anticipation and immediate concern without a clear event or setting. Specific people or places are not named.
Evening study plan note with wake-up request
A brief note records a plan for meeting at nine and a request to wake the writer if they are studying. The message references two people named Bob and Robert coordinating a wake-up reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Robert
Visitors and retirees mark local notes and gatherings
Ward M. Johnson arrives from Minneapolis to visit his brother Harold and plans retirement after 22 years in the Navy and Coast Guard. Geo Clapper auction listing. Joan Fields and Joan Boileau depart for a 12 day YWCA camp vacation near Boone Iowa. Eddie Bailey and Frank Miller Jr visit Centerville for an afternoon swim. Mrs Christine T Walker travels to Oklahoma City after visit with the Mc Cleerys. Ralph Zeek Milo William Burham host a birthday dinner. George Jery Andrea Zeck and the Burham anniversary honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward M. Johnson
Minneapolis
Minn
Harold Johnson
United States Navy
Coast Guard
Joan Fields
Joan Boileau
Y. W
Boone
Iowa
Miss Fields
Girl Reserve High School
Miss Baileau
G. R. Cabinet
Ralph Zeek
Milo
William Burham
Zeek
George Zeek
George
Jery
Andrea Zeck
Burham
Damascus Shrine Sets June Meeting and Plans
Mrs. Edith Richards presided at the Damascus Shrine regular meeting at Mason Temple. Invitations were read for two Iowa Shrine picnics on June 3 at Iowa Falls and August 11 at Fort Dodge. The Fairfield Shrine ceremonial set for June 28 was canceled due to illness. No meetings in July or August. September gathering at 4 PM on September 24. Mrs. Frank Gibson of West Des Moines attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Richards
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Iowa Shrine
Baptist Assembly
Iowa Falls
Oleson Park
Fort Dodge
Fairfield Shrine
Frank Gibson
West Des Moines
Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Supper and Social
The Pythian Sisters held their regular cooperative supper and social at K. P. hall last evening. A committee organized the event, marking the last family night supper until September. Guests spent the evening playing cards at several tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Hall
Mass of Meteorite Holdings Surpasses 30 Tons Worldwide
Museums around the world house roughly a thousand meteorites varying from tiny fractions of an ounce to specimens exceeding 30 tons in weight.
Train scene sparks tense exchange on departure
Harry says the train cannot leave without you while Jerry asks why. Harry replies it cannot depart without a jerk, stirring a brief, odd exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Jerry
Hospital Briefs Include Appendectomies and Discharges
Edna Renoux route three and Dean Owens Ainsworth underwent appendectomies this morning. Mrs. David Galloway route three admitted yesterday as a medical patient and discharged today. Dismissals include Mrs. Ira Breen Washington Mrs. James Custer 309% W Washington St Marguerite Hering route three Mrs. O E Campbell 606 S Marion Ave Mrs. Dorothy Kelley and son Rex Dean Keota route three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Renoux
Route Three
Dean Owens
Ainsworth
David Galloway
Ira Breen
Washington
James Custer
Washington St
Marguerite Hering
O. E. Campbell
S. Marion Ave
Dorothy Kelley
Rex Dean
Keota
Snooty Customer Demands Dog Biscuits in Punk Store
In a terse exchange the customer challenges the shop about selling dog biscuits while the owner replies simply that they do. The dialogue humorously contrasts snobbery with blunt practicality.
Mum's the Word Cartoon Exchange in Park
In the cartoon a mother asks what to say to a tramp in the park and the daughter replies she never speaks to them, reflecting tabloid humor of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Joan
Hospital admissions rise in 1944 surpass previous years
U S hospitals recorded 16 257 402 admissions in 1944 excluding out patients and new births. This equals 12.3 percent of the 1940 population. Since 1935 AMA registered admissions have more than doubled, with the 1943 peak up by 2 829 088 and 1944 showing a net gain of 220 554 over 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
American Medical Association
Sowash Farm appeals damages in Rock Island cut off case
Roy A. Sowash appeals the condemnation award of $2,000 for his farm south of town in the Rock Island Ainsworth Brighton cut off project. Notice was filed with the clerk of court and served by his lawyers Baldrige Bailey to S W Livingston Robert Day and others acting for the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. Sowash
District Court
Rock Island
Baldrige & Bailey
S. W. Livingston
Robert Day
Washington
J. G. Gamble
A. B. Howland
Des Moines
Railroad
Chicago Expands Machine Supply Network With Diverse Installations
Chicago adds to a vast machine presence boasting 15 000 music boxes and 10 000 coin operated beverage machines. The city also fields 25 000 merchandise machines 35 000 peanut machines 10 000 amusement machines and 25 000 service machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Social Calendar Entries From Rural Women Groups
Rural Women's club meets afternoon with roll call and question box, D U V picnic supper at Sunset park, bring table service and dish to pass. West Chester W R C holds afternoon at K P hall, country club family night dinner 6:30 at clubhouse. Pansy Hill club 2:30 with Mrs Gates. O E S pinochle and 8 am breakfast at Masonic temple. Women's Republican club 2:30 at Legion hall discusses national questions. Fleur de Lis club afternoon with Mrs Hell roll call famous Iowa persons. United Presbyterian Ladies Aid annual birthday breakfast 9:15 at church with attendance reports to Mrs Oscar Lane by Wednesday. Baptist Women Missionary Society luncheon 12:45 at church bring table service. Women’s Council of Christian Church 2 pm at church. Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups 2:30 with listed chairs for groups 1 3 2 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Women’s Club
Grant Huniston, Jr
D.U.V
Sunset Park
Legion Hall
West Chester
W.R.C
K. P. Hall
Country Club
Pansy Hill Club
W. L. Gates
Masonic Temple
Women’s’ Republican Club of
Wash. Co
City Hall
Fleur de Lis Club
Ray Hell
Roll Call
Famous Persons of
Iowa
United Presbyterian “Ladies Aid Society
R. H. MecCleery
Oscar Lane
Baptist Women’s Missionary Society
Ben Coppock
George Genkinger
Starr
Women’s Council of Christian Church
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Harry McCall
T. A. Michels
Lydia Juzeler
Fred Reid
B. C. Briley
V. F. W. Groups Hold Sunset Park Picnic Supper
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary with their families enjoyed a picnic supper at Sunset Park attended by 40 persons. A committee led the event including Mrs. John Custer Mrs. Don Bealer Mrs. Willkins Mrs. Ben Holt and Mrs. Marsh Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Auxiliary
Sunset Park
John Custer
Don Bealer
Willkins
Ben Holt
Marsh Atkinson
Betrothal announced for Lt J Spinner and Betty Neiswanger
Announcement of the engagement of Mary Elizabeth Neiswanger Davenport to Lt J G John Spinner USN son of Mr and Mrs A W Spinner Springfield Illinois. Bride elect is daughter of the late Clayton A Neiswanger Washington and is a Marycrest College Davenport graduate employed in Deere and Co Davenport. Spinner attended Springfield schools Davenport St Androse College Davenport majoring in commerce. He entered service June 1943 and is assigned to the Naval Aviation Safety Depot Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Neiswanger
Davenport
J.g
John Spinner
A. W. Spinner
Springfield
Ill
Clayton A. Neiswanger
Washington
Neiswanger
Washington High School
Marycrest College
Deere and Co
Moline
Spinner
St. Androse College
Naval Aviation Safety Depot
Norfolk
Susannah Girls Picnic at Lyle Wilcox Home in June Meet
Helen Wilcox hosted the Susannah Girls at the Lyle Wilcox home for their June gathering. Fourteen members plus Mrs. Ted Crone Mrs. Carl Gu ther and others attended a picnic supper. Martha Downing led the evening with Ruth Bartow as devotional leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah
Lyle Wilcox
Helen Wilcox
Susannah Girls
Methodist Eaurean
Ted Crone
Carl Guther
R. C. Wilcox
Martha Downing
Ruth Bartow
Postponed sewing event announced for July 9
It was announced that the car petrag sewing which had been announced as July 9 with Mrs. David McGaffey had been postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David MccGaffey
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Wolf’s Flower
John Yousling
Jill
Ida Grove
Mr. Yousling
Mrs
Ray Yousling
Hedrick Motor
Robert Palmer
Fred E. Bourgeois
Clarice Meek
Raymond Whisler
Margaret DeLashmutt
Frances Whistler
E. D. Morrison, Jr
E. D. Morrison, Sr
Iowa City
Mama
Catherine Forbes
University Players Guild
Clarence Logan
Klein Klothing Kompany
Phil Antonoff
Robert Antonoff
P. S
Gambles
8. E. Cor. Square
MAJOR
Score
West Coast
British Columbia
G. E. Goodspeed
University of Washington
Seattle
Geo
Eddie Bailey
Frank Miller, Jr
Centerville
Miller
Christine T. Walker
Oklahoma City
Okla
Fort Madison
Slaughter
S. C. McCleery
Pythian Sisters
Ray Whitehead
Ray
Tiny Cy
Sowash
Haelmans
East Side Square
V. of
F.W
Lt. J. Spinner
Betty Neiswanger
Frank Longwell
Donna Crone
Barbara Dare
GU. V. Crull
John W. Lee
Taeba
Sim’s Shoe Store
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