Local News Briefs From Iowa and Nearby States
Local residents report travels to Chicago South Bend Ind and Benton Harbor Mich. New Chevrolet radiators for 1937 46 cars from Tucker Chevrolet. Hospitalization for Mrs Clyde Birney in Iowa City Ward C 33. Springfield Ill trip for L E Maurer’s nephew’s wedding. Social visits and club notes include W R V Auxiliary encampment plans in Burlington. Gasman trip and Great Lakes cruise with stops at Detroit Mackinac Island Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. I. W. Schenefel
Chicago
South Bend
Ind
Benton Harbor, Mich
Ira Gastman
Buffalo
Detroit
Mackinac Island
Gastmans
Surrey
Niagara Falls
Fim
California trip, illnesses, and local notices in brief
Mrs. Della Little reports son Henry Little in Sunnyside California with Al Cantoni in critical condition. Mr. Little plans to Iowa. the Littles and son David left Columbus Junction for California to be with Cantoni’s family. Sarah Rinehart, after a paralysis stroke, is cared for by her sister in Columbus Junction. Various local arrivals, visits, and notices e.g. barber shop hours, meals at H and M Lunch, and travelers returning from trips are listed with names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Little
Henry Little
Sunnyside
Calif
al Cantoni
Little
Iowa
Sarah Rinehart
Frank Isett
Columbus Junction
Miss Rinehart
J. L. McGraw
Vancouver
B. C
Horace Allen
Dennis
Mill Valley
J. Ed Gallagher
Allen
Gallagher
Alamosa
Colo
John Allen
Marion Stransky
Cargill Defeats Y Softball Team 8 6
The Cargill softball team defeated the new Y M C A squad 8 to 6 on the Cargill diamond last night. Patterson and White were the battery for the Y team, with Dawson pitching and Sowash catching for Cargill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cargill
Patterson
White
Dawson
Sowash
Wayland Defeats Legion Team 5 1 in District Play
Washington's junior legion baseball team lost in the district tournament to Wayland 5 to 1. Tommy Murphy held Wayland to two hits with two walks and eight strikeouts for Washington while J Wyse of Wayland fanned eight and allowed one walk. Washington faces Iowa City tomorrow at four and travels to Olds Monday before meeting West Liberty next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Birth of a son for Gwen Coverdale at 7 08 am
Hospital report lists Gwen Coverdale of 1052 W Madison street as the mother of a son born at 7 08 this morning. Also admitted yesterday Marvin McClure of 312 S Avenue D for medical care. Discharged today Mrs Lyle Gipple and daughter Gwendolyn Joy of Columbus Junction and Mrs Wayne Arnold and son Gary DeWayne from route one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen Coverdale
W. Madison Street
Lyle Gipple
Gwendolyn Joy
Columbus Junction
Wayne Arnold
Gary DeWayne
Route One
Techniques for Easy Nailing Dry Native Lumber
The article offers practical tips to improve nailing efficiency in dry native lumber. It advises lubricating nails with beeswax or transmission grease, seeding beeswax in the hammer handle, dulling the nail tip to reduce splitting, and using light blows to ease insertion.
Minerals in Eggs Highlight Iron and Copper Role
Twelve of the thirteen essential minerals occur in the edible egg portion, especially the yolk. Iron concentration in the yolk stands out among foods, and its association with copper in both white and yolk aids blood formation.
Vegetable Dyes Used by Primitive Man
Dyes of vegetable origin were used almost exclusively by primitive man. They were obtained in the vicinity with the dyer collecting dye plants and roots in nearby fields or forests and boiling them in water. The color range was narrow including red blue yellow green brown and black with limited shade variants.
Standing uses more energy than sitting for long tasks
The department of agriculture says standing consumes about 14 percent more energy than sitting. Specialists advise homemakers to sit for lengthy tasks done in one place such as ironing polishing silver peeling vegetables and fruit preparing baked goods and packing lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Gentle Egg Cooking Temperatures
The guide emphasizes low to moderate heat for eggs to stay tender. It notes eggs cook tender when finished at low heat and become tough at high heat. For poaching, keep water simmering not boiling. When drying eggs, use a thick skillet and maintain low even heat.
West Chester Woman's Relief Corps Meets at KP Hall
The West Chester WRC held a regular meeting at KP Hall with 15 officers and members present. Lucile Kleese presided as reports were given, the treasurer noted 42.78 in funds, and $20.80 was allotted for relief. Memorial day plans involved 14 children helping decorate 25 soldiers' graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Woman's Relief Corps
K. P. Hall
Lucile Kleese
Treasury
Relief Committee
Clement Griffith
Bessie Conger
S. W. Easter
Mrs. Griffith
Bob Hotle
Salvation Army
Department
Des Moines
Louise Hayes
Nelson Woodford
Kleese
Rural Woman's Club Hosts Carnival Plans
Mrs. Lester Luckenbill entertained 13 club members yesterday afternoon with a business meeting led by president Mrs. Carl Phillips. Plans were set for a carnival on July 10 at Will Marie Jr. home. Hostess aided by Alice Hunter and Mrs. Mary Shields served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Luckenbill
Rural Woman's Club
Carl Phillips
Will Marie, Jr
Alice Hunter
Mary Shields
Early Glass Making Without Blowing Discovery
Before glass blowing, hollow vessels were formed by winding hot softened glass around a sand core.
Cheese nutrition value and uses in diet
Cheese provides protein fat calcium phosphorus and riboflavin. It belongs with milk and ice cream in group four of the basic seven. One ounce of cheddar can substitute for one cup of milk as a calcium source.
Birthday anniversaries and milestones observed
Mrs. Howard Gardner near Wellman marks her 78th birthday as a Three Quarter Century member. Dr. Victor Westphal of Vinton and his wife celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary coinciding with her birthday. Arnold Everette and Allen Maurice Thompson twins celebrate their fourth birthday. Ronald Bryan Rees reaches four years, Richard Teel turns six, and others observed include C. W. Eden Burl Pringle L. R. Baker Edna Pauline Watson Benny Houseal and William Putman marked today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Gardner
Wellman
Three Quarter Century Club
Victor Westphal
Vinton
Arnold Everette
Allen Maurice
Clyde Thompson
Ronald Bryan Rees
Thomas Rees
Richard Teel
Ray Teel
C. W. Eden
Burl Pringle
Springville
L. R. Baker
Edna Pauline Watson
Benny Houseal
William Putman
Fleur de Lis Club Luncheon at Whisler Home
Fleur de Lis club holds luncheon meeting at Mrs. P. F. Whisler home with co hosts Mrs. E. L. Stewart and Mrs. Rex Crandall. Members and guest Mrs. C. C. Wilson attend as speaker. donation voted for Ottumwa flood relief. annual flower show showcased many arrangements. The July meeting is canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Whisler
E.L. Stewart
Rex Crandall
Whisler
Fleur de Lis Club
Club
C. C. Wilson
R. J. Dawson
Ottumwa
Wilson
Beth Clow Weds H A Sjostedt In Simple Home Ceremony
Beth Clow and Harold A. Sjostedt were married in a five o clock ceremony at the Clow home 208 East Madison Street. The single ring vows were read by Dr Fred E Miller in the presence of close family and friends. Donna Clow served as maid of honor and R C Taylor of Boston was best man. The couple will reside in Boston where he works in the auto business. Beth Clow is a Washington high school graduate and Grinnell College alumna with Marine service and employment in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Clow
E. Madison Street
Beth Clow
Harold A. Sjostedt
William A. Sjostedt
Boston
Mass
Fred E. Miller
Methodist Church
Donna Clow
Panama
R. C. Taylor
Miss Clow
Square Circle Club Meeting at Mrs Leichty Home
The Squire Circle club met at Mrs Aaron Leichty’s home with 11 guests including Marian Willians and Lois Leichty. Members decided to donate to the Iowa flood relief and spent the rest of the afternoon making a comforter for flood sufferers. Lois helped serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Circle Club
Aaron Leichty
Marian Willians
Fred Anwvyl
Lois Leichty
Iowa
Lois
Just a Kid
A natural history note explains the names for young ungulates. A young elk is a calf, a fawn is a young deer, and a kid refers to a young antelope.
Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Meetings and Events
Notices for this column are due by 10 a m Friday Teen Agers meet at the legion hall at 7 30 p m Sunday A joint supper for New Haven and Grace Hill churches at Grace Hill 6 30 p m After supper attendees will attend church service Bring table service Monday T T T meeting postponed one week Wednesday Women of Country club golf and bridge at 4 30 p m at the club Committee names listed for reference financières
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Grace Hill
Niece Myra Van Nostrand’s Pre-Nuptial Party Held at Home
Josephine and Bertha Lowash hosted a comforter knotting for their niece Myra Van Nostrand before her wedding to Charles Schroeder of Wellman. Guests included Merle and Peggy MacDowell Elda Ruth, the Estep family, Van Nostrand relatives, and others. Refreshments were served as guests visited and tied the comforter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Bertha Lowash
Myra van Nostrand
Charles Schroeder
Wellman
Merle McDowell
Elda Ruth
Peggy MacDowell
William Estep
Merle
Alice Ann
West Chester
E. J. van Nostrand
Jimmy
Creston
R. L. Badger
Ethel Lowash
Jennie B. Mason
Ross van Nostrand
Pythian Sisters Meet in Chester At K P Hall
West Chester Pythian Sisters held a Tuesday meeting at K P hall with most members present. Visiting sisters from Washington temple included Mrs. Clarence Shaffer, Mrs. Frank Shepherd, and Mrs. Hubert Lohrer. Interim reports praised altruistic work and temple plant deliveries to hospitalized members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
John Stout
Laurel Statler
Ted Anderson
Homer Brinning
Fred Ladehoff
Brinaging
David Bauer
Harold Klopfenstein
Robert Eckels
Jack Hotle
Reception Honors Mr and Mrs D Pearson
A reception at 1098 N Iowa Avenue honored son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs David Pearson. About 85 guests attended including Mr and Mrs J M Godfrey of Ottumwa and Mrs George Simons. Bouquets of roses and peonies decorated the home while Phyllis Brown presided at the punch bowl. Assisting hostesses were Mortie Pearson Mrs Alvin Shaw Mrs Godfrey and Mrs Donald Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pearson
Iowa Avenue
David Pearson
J. M. Godfrey
Ottumwa
George Simons
John Titterington
Iowa City
Phyllis Brown
Mortie Pearson
Alvin Shaw
Godfrey
Donald Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Tucker Chevrolet
Clyde Birney
University Hospital
Mrs. L. E. Maurer
Springfield
Iil
Mr. Maurer
Ben Holt
Tom Cannon
Earl Jackson
Brighton
Winga’s
John Libe
Dorothy Libe
I. W. Shenefelt
Davenport
Lydia Wallerich
Sigourney
Forest Miller
Keota
Burlington
V. F. W. Department
Ms. L. Barthelow
Crawfordsville
Olive Moore
Brown Shoe It Co
Mary I. Montgomery
Walter Bower
Aleph Hites
Yesteray
Beauchamp
Carmen Lombardi
Carol Ann
Brooklyn, N. Y
Lloyd Hopping
Riverside
Mr. Lombardi
Harry Pearson
Ainsworth
Emmett Frame
Ted Maxwell
Socot
Them.ca
Bing’s
Happ
Pen Aly
Hpbs
Washington, Iowa
Wayland
Legion Team
Marvin McClure
S. Avenue D
Medical
Nicola & Harmon
Truman's Air Board Maps
Commerce Department
Truman
Special Board of Inquiry
H. P. Cox
Airline Pilots Association
Milton W. Arnold
Air Transport Association
James M. Landis
CAB
T. P. Wright
Civil Aeronautics Administration
International
Vaby Doudies Susan
San Antonio
Texas
M. C. DeLong
Maxwells
Dayton
Ohio
W.R.C
Chester
KP. Hall
L. Luckenbill
Zimmer
Curtis Wright Modern
Tiny House
Faer
Iowa City Trailer Mart
Riverside Drive
Telephone
Fleur de Lis
H. A. Sjostedt
Square Circle Club
Mrs. Leichty
Legion Hall
Pythian Sisters
D. Pearson
Gruli
John
WW. LE
THE
PINES
Edith Boileau
Hammond Organ
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