Relatives Attend A B Carr Sr Funeral From Area Towns
Relatives from Monmouth Oquawka Abingdon Lockridge Wellman Pleasant Plain and other Illinois towns traveled to attend the funeral of A B Carr Sr. and other local notices include M H Cook obituary reference and John Killian completing tech training in Glendale California now employed at Lockheed in Burbank. Juanita Mathers takes a week off from her beauty shop duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Carr
P. L. Beal
Perry Beal
D. L. Warner
Monmouth
Ill
M. H. Allaman
Oquawka
J. F. Abdill
Freda Perry
Flossie Mosser
Cleo Harris
Abingdon
Ida Holman
Cora Gossit
Hulda Carr
Harold Carr
Roseville, Ill
Fern Michel
Cedar Rapids
George L. Duke
Davenport
Harold Bb. Duke
Chicago
Ilb
H. L. Shirley
Chas. Pence
Lockridge
Clarence Mickey
Ottumwa
Frank Clark
Wayland
Arnold Pence
Wellman
Lewis Duke
Betty
Pleasant Plain
John Killian
Washington
Arco Industries Technical Institute
Glendale
Calif
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Burbank
California
Death of W. H. Cook prompts family visit to Salem
Mr. and Mrs. Max Cook and children Keith and Marilyn returned from Salem after the sudden death of Mr. Cook's father W. H. Cook, 67, ruled a heart attack. Funeral services were held in Salem yesterday. Walter Shahan and Mrs. Lew Waters of Bird City Kans. left for Jackson Mich. to visit relatives. Waters will visit Kalamazoo. Ada Peterson visited Fairfield to see O. J. Simons. Ned Barden expected home from Camp Bowie Texas on furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Cook
Keith
Marilyn
Salem
Mr. Cook
W. H. Cook
Walter Shahan
Lew Waters
Bird City
Kan
Jackson, Mich
Shahan
Waters
Kalamazoo
Mich
Elwin Lewis
West Fifth Street
Ada Peterson
Fairfield
O. J. Simons
Ned Barden
Camp Bowie
Texas
Hospital Operations Report Two Triage Surgeries Performed
Mrs. George Burns of Columbus Junction and Patricia Ann Stewart of Washington underwent tonsil and adenoid removal this morning at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burns
Columbus Junction
Patricia Ann Stewart
Washington
Geneva Sends Six to Clinton Gateway Meet
Washington High School track opens the season with six likely Demons heading to Clinton for the Gateway classic. Captain T. J. Berdo leads a strong group including Dave Turner and Clifford Brown, aiming for fast times and relay success amid early spring improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Washington High School
Peck Geneva
Washington
Berdo
Geneva
T. J. Berdo
Dave Turner
Clifford Brown
Bob Lowe
Marion Turnipseed
Dick Marshall
Clarence Cross
Cross
Husky
Marion ‘Turnipseed
Turnipseed
Lowe
Turner
Demons
Meeting to Consider New Baseball League Here Next Monday
Southeastern Iowa semipro baseball league plans to organize under the National Semipro Baseball Congress. A Washington, Iowa City, Muscatine and others circuit meeting is set in Washington next Monday night with May 13 as a target league start. Max Raymond invites local players to try out Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indees
State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Anamosa
Iowa Light and Power Co
Cedar Rapids
Max Raymond
Washington
Ainsworth Votes on Special Election for Franchise Renewal
Ainsworth Council approves a special election for May 28 to renew the Iowa Southern Utilities electric franchise, initially granted in 1916 and expiring this year. The utility would extend street lighting service at no extra town cost if renewed, with pole and wire upgrades cited as a reason. First official notice will appear in the Journal on May 1. Mrs. Audra Pearson attended a Postmasters convention in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norris Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Pressly
Marr Bros
Henry Little
Iowa Southern
Audra’ Pearson
Des Moines
Postmasters
J. A. Marsh
Robert
C. M. Spesards
Visit Frames Davenport Stage Show Trip to New York Planned
Richard Smylie arrived Monday from Los Angeles for a family visit in Davenport. He will proceed to New York to join his wife who has been with her mother for weeks. The stage show Hellzapoppin is on in Davenport Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Richard Smylie
Los Angeles
Calif
New York
Quilting Club Hosts Pink and Blue Shower at Thompson Home
In Rubio Town on May 1 members of the quilting club gave a pink and blue shower for a member at Fred Thompson's home. Twenty four ladies attended and enjoyed contests. The guest of honor opened gifts while everyone admired them. Refreshments included homemade ice cream angel food cake and coffee. Each member received a year ahead program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lambert
Rabio Town
Fred Thompson
Vera Bond
Laurence Watson
Haskins
Anne Mourer
Joe Lambert
Keota
Richland
Albert Johnson
L. B
Laithly
Mr. Johnson
A. J. Steinbeck
Beulah Fitch
Joselyn Coffman
Oakdale
Harold
Standings and results from major leagues and National League
Standings show teams led by UN CET with .759 and 0. a 3. .786 St Louis tops NL. Wednesday results include New York 14 St Louis 5 and Boston 15 Detroit 9. Thursday slate features St Louis 5 New York 0 and Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn 1 with several other games postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew Cor Oulem
Erwin Averse
Muriel
Philadelphia O
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
Newsome
Milnar
Ruffing
Lyons
Hudson
Auker
Beckman
Rowe
W. L. Pet
Philadelphia J
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Iain
Lee
Wyatt
Derringer
Tobin
Sewell
Gumbert
Krist
Hughes
Birthday Anniversaries Highlight Local Residents Today
Shirley May Duncan turns fourteen son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Duncan. Arlene Lambert turns fifteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayde Lambert. Richard Francis Ward turns eight son of Mr and Mrs Carl Ward. Other celebrants include Mrs O M Himmelreich Alice McDaniel Mrs James Sehmoeller and Walter Rukgab er. Additional birthdays for Mary Welch J Long Brighton Shirley Mae Lemley Wellston Frances Keesey Philadelphia and Mrs C W Stewart granddaughter, all today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley May Duncan
Gerald Duncan
Arlene Lambert
Clayde Lambert
Richard Francis Ward
Carl Ward
O. M. Himmelreich
Alice McDaniel
James Sehmoeller
Walter Rukgaber
Mary Welch
J. & Long
Brighton
Shirley Mae Lemley
Wellston
Frances Keesey
Philadelphia
C. W. Stewart
Friendly Circle Club Meeting Sees Eleven Members
The Friendly Circle club met yesterday afternoon with eleven members present. Mrs Charles Greiner hosted and was assisted by her daughter Deloris Mable Johnson and Mrs Raymond Graf. Contests and guessing games were led by Mrs Harold Klopfenstein with refreshments served at the close. The June meeting will be with Mrs Harry Hutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Charles Greiner
Clyde Dawson
Lyle Romine
Harold Klopfenstein
Deloris
Mable Johnson
Raymond Graf
Harry Hutt
Junior Fortnightly Mothers Day Tea Plans
The Junior Fortnightly group of the Fortnightly club will hold a Mother's day tea Monday at 7 30 in the home of Helen Little 320 West Madison Street. The meeting moved from Violet Flynn's home due to illness. A program will be presented followed by a social hour honoring the mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Little
West
Madison Street
Violet Flynn
Priday Rebekah Lodge
Masonic Temple
G.A.R
Baptist Church
Daughters of Union Veterans
Mee
G.A.R. Hall
C. W. McLaughlin
W. Madison St
Rainbow Girls
J. O. Sexton
Continental Congress
Ythian Sisters
P.m. At
K. P. Hall
Blanche Shalla
St. Handcraft Department
Glenn McCail
West Chester
U.P
Carpenter Local 1398 Evening Meeting and Church Notices
Carpenters Local 1398 will meet at 7 30 this evening at 712 S Second Ave. Cracehill Moravian Church holds Sunday School at 10. Mrs C B Strong and her Miracle Book Club conduct the service at 11. Everyone is welcome. R W Hyde and S Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Local 1398
S. Second Ave
Cracehill Moravian Church
C. B. Strong
Miracle Book Club
R. W. Hyde
S. Supt
Mrs Westphal Visits Toledo Family in Ohio
Mrs John Westphal Jr travels to Toledo to stay with her son Dr Victor Westphal and his family. The Westphal couple welcome a son named William Allen and plan to leave Marshalltown hospital Sunday. Dr Westphal moved his optometry office yesterday from Toledo to Vinton and the family will relocate there later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Westphal, Jr
Toledo
Victor Westphal
Westphal
William Allen
Marshalltown Hospital
Vinton
Alder girls purchase cars from Steinback
Coffman and another patient are mentioned as being at the same place. The Alder girls bought several cars from A. J. Steinback, indicating a transaction involving multiple vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffman
Alder Girls
A. J. Steinback
May Day Banquet Presents Charter To B P W Club
Washington chapter of the Business and Professional Women is presented its charter at the May day banquet. Mary Peck accepts for the club as state officers welcome the chapter and 24 members plus guests attend the event at the Methodist Church dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Business and Professional Woman's Club
Mary Peck
Methodist Church
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Mary Lynn Heilman
Elizabeth Dumont
LaHoma Johnson
Martha Decker
Idelia Bakke
Betty White
Edith Patterson
Martha Anne Mace
Thora Reynolds
Flavis Richards
Betty Redlinger
Evelyn Evestone
Eleanor Peiffer
Maxine Marshall
Unecy Dempsey
Darlene Shalla
Betty Hamil
Faye Holland
Leona Kos
Helen Kos
Lois Coffman
Anita Tellin
Marietta Workman
Miss Sheldon
Miss Stenner
Gertrude Stenner
Peek
Quaker Oats Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ponsin
Belle Rice
Iola Dittmer
Cora’ H Hop Ping
Helen Levis
Mable Moore
Frances Hayes
June Arnoll Stever
Wilma Nordyvke
Jean Walker
Ruth Bridges
Zenta Powell
Aletha Engle
Maries Welch
Mary Farley
Helen Heitman
Mildred Lemtey
Homemakers Club Meeting Led by Mrs Harold Ahrens
Mrs Harold Ahrens hosted a Wednesday Homemakers Club session attended by all but two members. Guests included Mrs George Shalla Mrs Ivan Jarvis Mrs Harold Tucker Mrs Lloyd Alliman and Mrs Mary Shields. Mrs Neill Trotman and Mrs Hubert Redlinger led the program. after business a flower and bulb exchange followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ahrens
Homemakers Club
Club
George Shalla
Ivan Jarvis
Harold Tucker
Lloyd Alliman
Mary Shields
Neill Trotman
Hubert Redlinger
Shalla
C L Club Meets at Wagenknecht Home
Mrs. Herman Wagenknecht hosted the C. L. club gathering at her home with eight members, three children and guest Mrs. Rudy Wagenknecht present. Carrie Zager led a brief business session, cancer control was discussed, and a luncheon was provided during social hour. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Henry Wagenknecht on May 0, with roll call answering My Family History.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Wagenknecht
C. L. Club
Rudy Wagenknecht
Carrie Zager
Marjorie Wagenknecht
Henry Wagenknecht
Gaving
Wickert Couple Honored at St Pauls Dinner
The Dorcas society of St Pauls Evangelical Reformed church hosted a cooperative supper with Mr and Mrs John Wickert as guests of honor. Mrs Lloyd Humston spoke of the group’s regret at their departure and presented a gift as the Wickerts prepare to move to Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Society
St. Paul's Evangelical Reformed Church
John Wickert
Lloyd Humston
St. Paul's Church
Wickert
Rochester
N. Y
Sullivan Couple Return From Plainfield Bloomington Visit
Mr and Mrs Ed Sullivan returned last night from Plainfield and Bloomington NL where they spent two weeks visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sullivan
Plainfield
Bloomington
Mrs. McCleary to Speak at First Presbyterian Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church will lead the Sunday evening service at 7 39. Mrs Myrtie McCleary of Fairfield returning from Elat West Africa will deliver the talk. Local residents are invited to attend the Mission Day service with special music and an offering for missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Myrtie McCleary
Fairfield
Elat
West Africa
Eastern Stars Host Pinochle Party at Masonic Temple
Three tables of pinochle were played yesterday afternoon at the Masonic temple. Committee sponsors were Mrs J EB Kunath Mrs Guy Cole and Mrs Harrison Dodder. Scores awarded to Mrs E E Stutsman with Mrs Walter Logan taking low. Next party committee includes Mrs Ernest Salladay Mrs R D Van Dorin and Mrs Harry Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
J. EB. Kunath
Guy Cole
Harrison Dodder
E. E. Stutsman
Walter Logan
Ernest Salladay
R. D. van Dorin
Harry Ward
Half Hour Club Holds Meeting in Conesville
May 1 report from Columbus Junction notes the Half Hour club meeting at the home of Mrs. J. K. MekKee in Conesville. Mrs. J. B. Reaney spoke on American Mothers. The spring finale will be May 13 at Columbus Chautauqua Park after a 1 PM luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Conesville
J. K. MekKee
J. B. Reaney
Columbus Chautauqua Park
May Day Tea Showered at Eastwood Home
Members of the Ladies Aid society hosted a May day tea at Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Eastwood residence. Guests included church women and friends, with Mrs. Robert Risk, Mrs. E. A Ralston and Mrs. J. Lemmon serving at the tea table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
E. W. Eastwood
Glenn L. Wilson
C. R. McCutchen, Jr
Eastwood
Robert Risk
E. A Ralston
J. &. Lemmon
E. J. Johnson
J. EB. Lemmon
F. W. Eastwood
Tom Rickey
T. M. Mast
Henry Bailey
John Lemmon
Missionary Circle Hosts Home Afternoon Meeting
Mrs. Donald Stout Mrs. Don ald Paul and Mrs. Clyde Pittman with 18 members of the Ruth Nichol Missionary Circle were entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. R. F. Hamil. Rev. George Kerr spoke on the history of the United Presbyterian church and a surprise questionnaire focused on churches and ministers in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Stout
Donald Paul
Clyde Pittnan
Ruth Nichol
R. F. Hamil
George Kerr
United Presbyterian Church
Washington
Roger Sherman
Richard Stewart
Neill Trotman
P. F. Whisler
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Penney
Wolf Floral CO
Juanita Mathers
Reister Bros
LL. Ivan Norton
Eveready Plumbing & Htg. Co
Grinnell
Ken Kimberlin
Lester Duke
Washington High
Grinnell College
Ellis Finke
Bob Anderson
Charles Thrapp
Jack Mace
Milo
Cardinals
Charlie Thrapp
Milo Steele
Marshall
Dubuque
Loras Academy
East
Harlem
Quilting Club
Thompson
Washington Cafe
Chas. Greiner
Conner
la Homa Johnson
E. Persis Sheldon
Iowa City
the Business and Professional Woman's Elub
C.L. Club
Wagenknecht
J. Wickert
England
C. V. Grall
Lexington Circle
Ruby Sharp
Ellen Kay
Lemmon
Bud
Dodge & Plymouth Sales & Service
Missionary Circle
Marie Jackson
Judy
Paul Moore
Paul
Sid Smith
Bloomfield
Nelly Don
Onsky
Nick
Janette
Mt. Pleasant
Sterling Coats
Rothschild’s
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