Local Notes From Cedar Falls and Nearby
Summer school student Myrla Stephens from Cedar Falls visits Iowa State Teachers College. several residents report travel, injuries, and family visits. George Green promoted to communications sergeant at Camp Bowie Texas. John Stephen on ten day furlough in Ainsworth. Earl Lambert recovering from foot injuries with prior fractures. Special K P lodge meeting set for June 29. Several families host visitors from Texas and Minnesota. Camp Fire Girls plans at Camp Hantesa near Boone. guardian Mrs. George Dowell travels to greet girls. Other social visits span Ohio Indiana and Kansas. extended family gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrla Stephens
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
R. B. Stephens
Sara Lu
Frances Miller
Patty
Nancy Patterson
Mary Berdo
Carla Guther
Ruth Bartow
Mary Lou Barth
Patricia Longwell
Phyllis Orcutt
Jean Rudiger
Patricia Weldin
Camp Hantesa
Boone
Camp Fire
George Dowell
Cap Hantesa
Navy Candidates Meet Indees At Blattner Field Sunday
A naval aviation cadet team from the pre flight training school in Iowa City faces the Washington Indies at Blattner Field Sunday at three. Navy Seahawks bring experience from Big Ten and smaller colleges to challenge the Indies, who have had a rainout and are playing their second home game this season.
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United States Navy
Naval
Iowa City
Washington Indies
Blattnerfield
Navy Seahawks
Indees
Blattner Field
Washington
Ottumwa
Major League Baseball American League results and standings
Yesterday results include Detroit 2 Philadelphia 1 and Boston 3 Cleveland 2. Today’s schedule lists New York at Chicago Washington at St Louis Philadelphia at Detroit and Boston at Cleveland. Standings show New York and Philadelphia with varying records and percentages among AL teams.
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Ww. i
Cumary
URS
Philadelphia
Washington
Yestelrday
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Rubber Drive in Washington Nets 3257 Pounds of Scrap Rubber
L C Willits reports the Thursday pickup in Washington totalled 3257 pounds. Four groups led by St James school Campfire Girls Gray boys Boy Scouts and the American Legion gathered rubber across wards and the square. First ward 470 pounds second 575 third 626 fourth 60 and square 626 pounds. The effort involved 181 of 208 homes in ward one. Chamber plans awards likely war savings stamps.
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L. C
Chamber of Commerce
National League Standings and Yesterday's Results
The National League shows standings with teams including St Louis Cincinnati New York Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Brooklyn. Yesterday results list Chicago tied Boston 4 4 New York tied Pittsburgh 2 Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 5 in ten innings with St Louis Philadelphia postponed and other games rescheduled.
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Pet. Byooripr. Au
St Lois. Co
Gincinnati
New York
Chita
Pittsburgh
BORON
Cacen
Ali Philadelphia
Cox Visits His Parents Before Tuesday Departure
Bill Cox of Los Angeles arrives to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cox, and will depart Tuesday morning. He runs an investigative and identification service under the Federal Bureau of Investigation in defense plants and often travels by plane, piloting his own craft. In civilian life he also flies for the Army. Gene Breitenbach, former Washington resident, serves as attorney for Cox's business.
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Bill Cox
Los Angeles
Calif
J. W. Cox
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Mr. Cox
Uncle Sam
Army
Gene Breitenbach
Washington
Cox
Nambe Manton Hebner The Gentle Man Of Past Times
A biographical sketch recalls Nambe Manton Hebner a pharmacy figure who grew up loving circuses hunted and fished learned many instruments and collected firearms. He once sold prescriptions and soda in several Iowa towns and later partnered in Phillips Hebner. He enjoys Santa Claus roles and campfire cookups with eggs bacon and beans.
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Nambe
Manton M. Hebner
Santa Claus
Washington High School
State University of Town
Iowa
Hebner
Phillips & Hebner
Missionary Society Announces Program
The Glad Hand Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church releases its annual program. Each month lists a church place leader and hostesses, including Effie Porter, Mary Townsend, Emma Walker, Nell Clegg, Alma Walker, Ethel Davis, Jessie Pressly, and Wilma Hunt, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Orris
Nell Clegg
Alma Walker
Kate Acheson
Emma Walker
Ethel Davis
Hemphill
Mabiel Nichols
Entertain Friends For Mrs. Richmond
Several informal gatherings this week honored Mrs. C. N. Richmond of Ottumwa. Friends from a long-time clique joined Mrs. Ralph Pratt for a Wednesday afternoon visit and Mrs. Robert Carson hosted on Thursday. Mrs. Tom Duncan hosted an afternoon coffee at Winga's cafe.
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C. N. Richmond
Ottumwa
Ralph Pratt
Robert Carson
Tom Duncan
Winga
Life Saving Class At Y Next Monday
Harp in charge of pool period naming announces a special life saving class for next Monday at 7 30. The session aims to teach lifesaving skills in the pool with emphasis on safety and readiness.
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Harp
Marriage announced for Dorothy Godwin and Lawrence Rodek
Mr and Mrs C J Godwin of Canton Ohio announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy Bell to Lawrence Rodek both of Canton Ohio The ceremony was May 16 1942 in Wellsburg West Virginia They reside on Twelfth Street Northwest Canton Mrs Rodek known in Washington where she grew up attended local schools Her family background includes the Godwin lineage from Washington Mr Rodek works as an inspector at Diebold Safe and Lock She has worked for Timken Roller Bearing for two years and will continue there
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C. J. Godwin
Canton
Ohio
Dorothy Bell
Lawrence Rodek
Wellsbureg
W. Va
Rodek
Twelfth Street
Mr. Godwin
Jewell Tea Company
John Godwin
Church of Christ Women To Serve Threshers Dinners
Members of the Women's Council of the Church of Christ will again serve threshers dinners in the church dining room this year. The council held a regular meeting in the church social rooms with 49 members present. President Mrs. Leslie Reenblossom led the session as a quartet including Mrs. Ivan Riess, Mrs. Max Marble, Mrs. Martin Telford and Mrs. Roy J. Teets performed. Refreshments were served by committee members Virnus Bradford, Fred Bouregais, C. E. Beaty, Mel Boileau and Frank Bradford.
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Women's Council
The
Church of Christ
Leslie Reenblossom
Ivan Riess
Max Marble
Martin Telford
Roy J. Teets
Custer Family Reunion Before Sunset Departure
James Clifford Custer, recently inducted into the U S Army in Des Moines, is honored at a Sunset Park cooperative dinner. Alvin Jones of Crawfordsville, bound for service, is also celebrated. Attendants include the Custer family and guests from Davenport, Muscatine, and Delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clifford Custer
Des Moines
United States Army
Sunset Park
Alvin Jones
Crawfordsville
Army
Mr. Jones
Miss Club
Delta
Gen Custer
Bill Stewart
Nancy
Bob
Davenport
Glen Hazen
Josephine
John Custer
Bill Daut
Glen
Harold
Beatrice
Betty Jane
Ed Dillon
Muscatine
Wesley Custer
Ed Custer
James
Wanda
Betty
Rise of Radio Broadcasting in Public Era
The text notes that wireless telegraphy existed by 1900 and voice transmission by radio after 1911, but regular public radio programs began only in 1920. It highlights the transition from experimental transmissions to scheduled broadcasts for general audiences.
Ladies Aid Groups Meet Across Four Units at Church
Four groups of the MISOCIAL Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church held June meetings. Group One at J. E. Moore home, Group Two at Shields home, Group Three at Mrs. Bailey’s, Group Four in church rooms. Topics included patriotism, the Union, flag history, and bake sale plans. Refreshments were served.
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Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Letitia
Edith Shields
W. P. Rawn
T. A. Michels
Mae Hopengardner
Union
Harry Turner
Bessie Wead
Pythian Past Chiefs Hold Meeting at Mrs Wilson Home
Mrs Frank A Wilson hosted eleven members of the Pythian Past Chiefs association last evening. The president led the regular business session while three bridge tables played for prizes won by Mrs Oral Mayo and Mrs Paul Harvey. Refreshments followed. the July meeting is set for Mrs Howard Hotle.
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Martha Collar
J. E. Moore
Eva Denney
Howard Miller
Frank A. Wilson
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Oral Mayo
Paul Harvey
Howard Hotle
Greatest Invention: The Electron Tube and Its Electric Eye
The electron tube, hailed as the greatest invention of the twentieth century, functions in its photoelectric cell form to detect counterfeit money, distinguish colors, and operate doors.
Handle With Care Coffee Roasting Plants Reach Nationwide
The nation’s largest food chain treats coffee as a perishable product and operates seven roasting plants. Each plant is placed so every retail outlet is within a 24 hour reach, ensuring fresh supply across the country.
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United States
J W Baker W R C Holds Meeting at West Chester
The J W Baker Relief Corps of West Chester met Thursday with good attendance. Treasurer's report noted 77.26 raised by the relief committee. Members urged patriotic effort to support war aims as women of patriotic orders join in the national cause. A flag was presented to Mrs Williams by Lucy Leet before closing.
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J. W. Baker Relief Corps
West Chester
Relief Committee
W.A.C
Williams
Lucy Leet
Birthday and Anniversary Greetings Noted in Local Column
Many residents celebrate today with birthday wishes including Mrs. R. Young Mrs Howard Gardner Mrs Vic Westphal and Benny Houseal. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Loverett mark their 25th anniversary and other noted birthdays include Mrs. C W Eden Burl Pringle Edna Paul ine Watson Mrs William Putman and Mrs Westphal who wed in 1935.
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R. 8. Young
Howard Gardner
Vic Westphal
Mrs. Westphal
C. W. Eden
Burl Pringle
L. R. Baker
Edna Pauline Watson
Mrs
Lloyd Loverett
Readers' judgments of unnamed photos equal children in tests
Experiments show that so-called character readers have no better luck than children in assigning character traits to unnamed photographs of people chosen at random.
Shipboard Time Signals From One to Eight Bells
A historical note describes half hour bells used on ships to mark time, with a sequence ranging from one to eight bells signaling intervals and watches. The system served as an audible timekeeping method for navigators and crew aboard vessels.
Social Calendar and Memorial Service Announcements
The social calendar lists a booster club family picnic supper at Sunset Park with bread butter sandwiches a meat dish and dessert provided. A memorial service at 2 30 at the courthouse honors deceased members then proceeds to local cemeteries. Rosemary club meets with Mr and Mrs John Cherry while Valley Ladies Aid and other groups hold afternoon events and postponements are noted for Linger Longer and Friendly Neighbors clubs.
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Sunset Park
W.E.C
Court House
Rosemary Club
John Cherry
Carl Jarrard
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Margaret
Highland Social Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs W Busby
The Highland Social club held its regular Thursday meeting with Mrs Will Busby as hostess to seven members and several children. The gathering featured social time and refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harley Busby Mrs Herman Warder and son Carl visiting at the Busby home. The July meeting will be an
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The
Highland Social Club
Will Busby
Harley Busby
Herman Warder
Carl
Busby
Missionary Society Luncheon at Baptist Church
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church held a cooperative luncheon hosted by Mrs. A W Yard. Mrs. Iva Bales and Mrs. P Moriarty assisted, with garden flower decorations. Mrs Lou Stewart led services and 23 sick calls for June were reported during the meeting.
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The
Baptist Church
A. W. Yard
Iva Bales
P. Moriarty
Severa
Lou Stewart
Yard
W. P. Moore
A. Yard
C. V. Brown
J. Dodd
A. Trenerry
Ocean liner price cited at thirty million dollars
An updated figure places the cost of a modern ocean liner at about 30 million dollars. Negotiations and final pricing were expected to continue with shipyards and insurers over the coming weeks.
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Asters
WOLF
George Green
112Th Cavalry
Camp Bowie
Texas
John Stephen
Ainsworth
New Jersey
Earl Lambert
Jefferson Street
K.P. Lode
Harold Kerr C
Marvin Williamson
Joanne
Ralph Kleese
Harriet Coulter
Cy Bush
Len Coppock
Rio Grande Valley
Gulf of Mexico
Willard W. Glaze
Houston
Grace Stone
Minneasota
Clare
J. M. Finney
Mapsfield
Kansas
Stafford
Sterling
Richard Stewart
Mansfield
Stewart Home
Maleonmy Montgomery
Gons
Charles
Rohnert
Tbis
Ington
Godwin
Godwins
Alsa
Oklo
Rte
Cincinnat
Brooklyn
Jessie Pressly
Winnie Gordon
Megehelson
Acheson
Wilma Hunt
Ruth Norris
Vish
Jay
Friday
Ening
Dorothy Godwin
Church of Christ Women
Custer
Mrs. Bailey
M. W. Bailey
Wahneetah Ingalls
CC. R. McCutcheon
Harry McCall
Bailey
R. L. Badger
G. B. Watson
Fred Neiswanger
Ivan Rehmel
Harvey Davis
Pythian
Frank Wilson
Ray Minick
Bertha Minick
Darlene Shalla
Roberta Beauty Salon
J. W. Baker
W.R.C
Chester
Benny Houseal
William Putman
W. Busby
Missionary Society of Baptist Church
Sweest
Harold Bieg
United Mattress CO
OPA
Anthony Zulic
Madeline McCoy
Jane Waddell
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