Local social notes from Des Moines visitors and arrivals
Des Moines residents visit relatives in Milwaukee and Rochester with Wickert family moves. Fairfield visitors to Washington and Cedar Falls trips. Local residents from Winfield Wayland Wellman Des Moines and Table Grove appear in society notices. A hospital appendix and a birth announce a Van Riper daughter with family background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wickert
Milwaukee
Wis
Rochester
Minn
Headlight and Tail Light Safety as Winter Drives Begin
Authorities urge motorists to inspect headlights and tail lights for proper operation and brightness. Ensure compliance with lower headlight beam rule within 500 feet of oncoming traffic to improve visibility during dusk and night driving.
Hospital Births and Discharges Noted in Report
Mrs Raymond Crone and infant daughter Catherine Elaine welcomed yesterday. Peter Lowe of Brighton and Mrs Wayne Kendrick discharged. Warren Stephen and wife rural route 4 Washington are parents of a son born at 4 15 yesterday afternoon weighing eight pounds eight ounces. Mrs Dora Grinstead of West Chester admitted for medical treatment. P Ja Ann Stewart mentioned in morning column Burns of Colum discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Crone
Catherine Elaine
Peter Lowe
Brighton
Wayne Kendrick
Warren Stephenson
Route 4
Washington
Dora Grinstead
West Chester
Ja Ann Stewart
E Burns
Colum
Standings and Results From Major Leagues
American League leaders Cleveland Detroit and Washington hold top records while Philadelphia and Chicago show varied marks. Friday results included Cleveland 7 Boston 3 Detroit 15 Philadelphia 1 Washington 7 St Louis 4. National League standings list Cincinnati New York Brooklyn Chicago St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh and others with upcoming games noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Ryba
Milnar
Beckman
Newhouser
Sandra
Kennedy
Chandler
Lee
National League
Cnn
Lee Cincignati
Aepeeae
Pittsueran
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Passeau
Higbe
Butcher
Lohrman
Gornick
Crouch
Derringer
Tobin
DerbyAttendance Hopes Rise as 100000 Seen at Churchill Downs
Early crowds moved toward Churchill Downs as Lucky Charlie Howard prepared Porter’s Cap for a 5 45 p m post time. The day held the promise of California’s first Kentucky Derby winner in 67 years amid packed stands and overflowing transit. Special trains planes and crowds filled Louisville as infield lunchers arrived before the premium boxholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Matt Winn
Churchill Downs
Lucky Charlie Howard
Porter
California
Blue Grass Country
More Boys Born In Time of War
Iowa health officials examined the idea that war years produce more boys. In 1940 there were 45 433 births with 23 375 boys and 22 058 girls. 1939 had 43 942 births. male births rose 865 from 1939 to 1940 while overall records lacked completeness to compare with world war data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
City, Park Board Cleared in Gazzo Death Suit
District Judge H. Taylor directed a verdict for the city of Oelwein and the park board in a $15,000 damage suit filed by Charles Gazzo of Des Moines over his son Armand Gazzo's death. The youth drowned last July at an Oelwein city park after diving into shallow water. the judge found no negligence and cited contributory negligence by Armand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
H. &. Taylor
O¢dlwein
Charles Gazzo
Des Moines
Armand
Young Gazzo
Oelwein
Taylor
Park Board
Gazzo
Damages Paid in Electricity Suit in Storm Lake
The case by Theodore BE Kann against Buena Vista Rural Electric Co operative and Snyder and Johnson contractors settled for 3900 dollars in district court. The cooperative pays 2800 dollars plus court costs and Snyder and Johnson 1100 dollars plus their copy and witness fees. Kann says 7200 volts of electricity caused permanent injury while working on an REA line June 14 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore BE. Kann
Buena Vista Rural Electric Co-operative
Snyder and Johnson, Humboldt
Snyder and Johnson
Kann
The Mace of the House of Representatives History
The article traces the house mace from its 1789 adoption through destruction in 1814 to a wooden mace used until 1842, then the current three foot high mace reproduced from the original. It features ebony rods representing states bound with silver fasces and a central stem with a silver globe and eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Founding of the Grand Army of the Republic in Decatur
Decatur Illinois born the Grand Army of the Republic in 1866 founded by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson and Capt. John S. Phelps. The post grew nationwide with later leaders including A S Hurlbut and Gen John A Logan who issued Order No 11 establishing Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
United States
Grand Army of the Republic
Benjamin Franklin Stephenson
Fourteenth
Ilinois Infantry
Stephenson
W. J. Rutledge
Sherman
Meridian
Miss
Rutledge
Springfield
Ill
Dick’’ Oglesby
Decatur Tribune
I. W. Coltrin
Joseph Prior
John S. Phelps
Tribune
J. W. Routh
M. F. Kanan
Illinois
Phelps
Illnois
A. S. Hurlbut
John A. Logan
Logan
Night fishing bobber by John Schott of Scranton
John Schott of Scranton Pennsylvania unveils a night fishing bobber that flashes when a fish is hooked, as reported by American magazine. The device aims to improve visibility for anglers in low light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schott
Scranton
American Magazine
Rebekah Lodge District Meet Committees Named
Members of Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting in the IOOF hall. Officers announced committees for the district convention to be held June 6 with entertainment reception and decorating roles assigned to named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
Carl Schneider
Ily
Mable Chance
Ella Hout
Jim White
Maude Schmoeller
Leone Schantz
Crawfordsville
Edna Wagenknecht
Iowa City
Lone Tree
Rachael Longwell
Hall
Bessie Harvey
Georgie Koenigsmark
Esther Troxell
Alice Wulf
Effie Murdock
Nellie Zeck
Vera Harvey
Mable Patterson
Ruth Gray
Dorothy Marston
Myrtie Morgan
Anha Polis
Marcardt Jarrard
Emma Campbell
Edith Weidner
Ladies Aid Society Meets at Church
The Presbyterian ladies Aid Society met yesterday afternoon at the church with Group 1 as hostesses. Reports from various groups noted 26 calls. Mrs. Howard Miller led the program with group singing, piano duets, and marimba solos while refreshments were served from a florally decorated tea table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Kathryn Latta
Howard Miller
Elsie Bratten
Miss Bratten
Dorothy Ferguson Liante
Scotland
Hobson
Darlene Hilmston
Ross
Jia Palona
Beautiful Dreamer
Rally Day Planned by 4H Committee for June
Four H club girls and leaders met with Gladys Adams from Iowa State College to plan the annual Rally Day at Ames High School on June 5. Twenty eight attended morning sessions at the Farm Bureau office and the afternoon meeting hosted by the committee women for 4H girls work. Isa belle Combs chaired with Mrs John Cherry Mrs John Flading and Mrs Merte Eckels among those attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Club
Gladys Adams
Ames
Towa States College
Farm Bureau
Nen
Isabelle Combs
John Cherry
John Flading
Merte Eckels
Mrs Roy Davison Hosts Jolly Troopers Meeting
The Jolly Troopers met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Roy Davison with eighteen members and three guests. Mrs Ward Essley and Mrs John Work led the program. a vase won by Mrs Lloyd Swartzendruber in a contest. Mrs Eisley, Mrs Howard Wagner, and Mrs Roy Davison performed piano selections and refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter. A flower exchange ended the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Troopers
Roy Davison
John Bender
Lloyd Morgan
Rosanine
Shirley
Ward Essley
John Work
Eisley
Lloyd Swartzendruber
Howard Wagner
Knightly announcement of Monday Jones Hall event
Notice invites K P members to a rank of Knight ceremony Monday evening in hall with Morrison sisters entertainment. Visiting lodges welcome and all Knights urged to attend. Signed M G Relves Oo C 6713.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P
Morrison Sisters
M.G. Relves
Warn Tavern Men About Liquor Laws Enforcement
Ottumwa police warn more than 50 tavern operators and cafe owners that the new city administration will enforce Iowa liquor laws. Police Chief Carl M. Higdon says violations will not be tolerated including sales to minors ignoring closing hours and leaving windows uncovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
Carl M. Higdon
Fortnightly club opens National Music Week with Iowa Chamber Symphony
The Fortnightly club Music Department presents the University of Iowa Chamber Symphony in the high school auditorium Monday at eight. It opens National Music Week May 4 to 10 with a free will offering to cover expenses for the forty-piece orchestra led by Prof. Philip Greeley Clapp. Arnold Milroy Small is concertmaster. The program features works by Clapp and other composers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State University At
Iowa
Washington
Philip Greeley Clapp
Clapp
University of Iowa
University of California
Iard School of Music
American Orchestral Society
New York
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Clapps
United States
University Chamber Symphony Orchestra
Arnold Milroy Small
University
Oo 100
Small
Middle West
Concert Program Featuring Mahler Oberon Overture
A historic program lists works by Saint Nicholas including Theme from Idylls and Mahler Adagietto for strings and harp, plus orchestral pieces. Performers include concertmaster Stoner and a long roster of string brass and woodwind players. The concert concludes with a Siegfried Idyll and orchestral selections led by Prof. Hans DeLange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegfried Idyll
Warner Ay Adagietto
Mahler
Mother's Day Tea by Students at Young America
Kathryn Vacha with Young America school hosted a Mother's Day tea yesterday afternoon in the school building. Mothers and friends attended from three to four as students performed a program with songs a tambourine dance and piano solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young America
Kathryn Vacha
Young America School
Deloris Alliman
Old Madrid
Mary -Jane Rhodebeck
Charles Luckenhbill
Mother
Darlene Humeston
Peatrice
Charles Barthelow
Mary Shields
Violli
Lester Luckenhill
Lloyd Alliman
Iane
Study Group Meeting at Methodist Church With Mrs Bunce
The Emma C Anderson Mission study group of the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Lyman Bunce. Twenty members attended the lesson led by Mrs Alice Shaver. Mrs S Hebner led devotions and the group voted to skip July and August meetings. Wiss Vacha sang a solo and the school house was decorated with lilacs and tulips for a tea hosted by Deloris Allittian and Dariene Humston. Beatrice and Charles Barthetow are named among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Anderson
The
Methodist Church
Lyman Bunce
Alice Shaver
S. Hebner
Wiss Vacha
Deloris Allittian
Dariene Humston
Mary Jane Rhodebeck
Helen Schwartz
Beatrice and
Charles" Barthetow
Clitford
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events
Calendar lists Baptist church classes and social gatherings through the week. Daughters of Union Veterans meet at the G A R hall. Rainbow Girls and Pythian Sisters plan activities at the Masonic Temple and K P hall. Handcraft departments host luncheons and guest days. Mothers day events, flower exchanges, and ward socials are noted with dates and host names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Bible
Baptist Church
Evening Baptist Church
Daughters of Union Veterans
G.A.R. Hall
C. W. McLaughlin
Helen Little
W. Madison St
Tragen
Masonic Temple
White Shrine
Pato
J. O. Sexton
Continental Congress
Pythian Sisters
P.m
K. P. Hall
Handcraft Department
Blanche Shalla
St. Handcraft Department
Glenn McCail
West Chester
U.P
Birthday Anniversaries Across Town and Nearby
Frances Ann Godwin turns one today. Raymond Wheelan is fifteen. Robert Brown is sixteen. Robert Lee Beaman is fourteen. Lee Hesseltine and Grant Hampton and Wilkins of Brighton celebrate today. Mary Jane Lemtey of Wellston also has a birthday. Elizabeth Meek and Mary Kathleen Stephens mark birthdays this week. May 4 birthdays include Doyie Brown, Rosa Mesenger, Katherine Repers, George Jarrard, Milt Denison and Lawrence Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Wheelan
John Wheelan
Robert Brown
Alfred Brown
Robert Lee Beaman
Lee Hesseltine
Grant Hampton
DD. Wilkins
Brighton
Mary Jane Lemtey
Wellston
Doyie Brown
Rosa Mesenger
Wayland
Katherine Repers
George Jarrard
Milt Denison
Lawrence Wilson
Wandaline Carter Hosts Luncheon for Nine at Winga's Cafe
Wandaline Carter hosted a one o'clock luncheon in the private dining room of Wingas cafe. The table featured tulips and white lilacs. After photos, guests including Mary Berdo Ruth Michels Margaret Ralston Norma Payne Patty Patterson Nancy Patterson Eleanor Bond Marie Blattner and Mercedes Carter enjoyed a movie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandaline Carter
Winga’'s
Mary Berdo
Ruth Michels
Margaret Ralston
Norma Payne
Patty
Nancy Patterson
Eleanor Bond
Marie Blattner
Mercedes Carter
Cookies baked by students with Jacobs and Shields assisting
Jacobs and Myron Lee Shields assisted as students prepared the cookies.
Y W Board Honors Girls At Y M C A Dinner
Y W C A board hosted a three course dinner for senior Girl Reserve and Junior College women at the community room of the Y M C A. Mrs G B Holden chaired the hospitality committee with Mrs Lester Orr assisting. covers numbered thirty eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W C.A
Y.M.C.A
Girl Reserves
Woman's Club
Junior College
G. B. Holden
Lester Orr
Glenn McCall
Cloyce Stewart
Harriet Coulter
Y.W
Frances Sartor
Shirley Peterson
West
Open Meeting for Eastern Stars at Masonic Temple
The Washington chapter Order of Eastern Star holds an open meeting at eight Wednesday evening in the Masonic Temple. Keota chapter will present Traveling Star and a present. A social hour follows. Eastern Star members and friends invited. neighboring chapters urged to attend with guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Ess
Friendly Social Club
Ralph Kephart
Lexington Circle
Ruby Sharp
Harmony Club
Etta Swift
Eastern Star
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Friendly Neighbors Club
Logan Ahrens
Just Us Club
Val Fuhr
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Marion Stransky
Albert Stransky
Wayne Stransky
Washington
Order of
Keota
Astern Star
All Eastern Star
M. and M. Club Meets at Mrs. Swailes Home
The M and M club gathered at Mrs. Verlee Swailes' Columbus Junction home on Wednesday afternoon for a roll call with Thoughts of Mothers Day. News from Col umbus City reported granddaughter Betty Sue Anderson engaged to Gard ner Stout of Portland Oregon. The couple plans a June 18 wedding. Also noted were post nuptial showers for Earl Risk and Mrs. Delbert Corey, hosted by friends in nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Verlee Swailes
M. and M. Club
Waa
J. Carson Yhunean
Columbus City
Betty Sue Anderson
Portland
Ore
Gardner Stout
W. T. Stout
Study Club Gathers at Twinam Home in Crawfordsville
Mrs. Gladys Twinam hosted the Wednesday Study club in Crawfordsville for its May meeting with nine members and four guests. The group discussed flowers, planned a June picnic at the Jones home, and heard talks on Shrines including Monticello and Glen Dale memorial parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twinam
Crawfordsville
Gladys Twinam
W. W. Twinam
Karl Ferguson
Claire Holmes
Richard Stevens
Elsie Belle Jones
Jones
America
Hazel Moorhead
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Mabel Monson
Forest Lawn Memorial Parks
Glendale
Calif
Ferguson
Holmes
Union employees of LSU hold regular meeting
Union employees of LSU schedule a regular meeting for Monday evening May 5 at 7 45 at K P hall to discuss upcoming activities and organize duties for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ls.u
K.P. Hall
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Wolf Floral CO
Phyllis Flenner
Mrs
T. A. Flenner
Lorene Gaines
Enid Brown
Fairfield
Reister Bros
Betty Hamil
Ruth Dupuis
Cedar Falls
Doris Klepfer
George Gipple
Winfield
H. J. Goldsmith
Grant Griffith
Longwell
Joe Schmeltzer
Keith Adams
Jimmy
Minnie Jennings
Well- Man
Carl Crossett
Lee Shelangoski
H. C. Finney
W. F. Salterere
Dorthy Darnell
Washington County Hospital
Ella Chenoweth
Table Grove
Emma Thompson
Adair
Lewis M Smith
East Second Street
Monroe Cox
Astoria
Smith
T. R. Phillips
Manton Hebner
P. & H. Drugstore
Wingastafe
Washington County
Mr. Cusick
Charles van Riper
Kalamazoo
Mich
H. C. Hull
van Ripers
Cathie
Derby
City, Board
Mace
Benjamin F. Stephenson
Ladies Aid Society
Fred Longer
Walter Anderson
John Witthoft
Della Miller
U.1. Orchestra
Arnold Small
Philip G, Clapp
St. Nicholas
Oberon
Jelinek
Otto Mueller
Ruth Kopp
Frederick McClung
Isabelle
Bass
Piccolo Meisner
Cordes
Bassoon
Paarmann, Carl Wiese
Phyllis
Prench
Yount Freeman Ostrander
Ruth McCormick
R. E
Tympani Weddle
Fred
Harp Waylor, Jean
Kesnar
Weber
Personnisl
Frances Ann Godwin
Homer Godwin
Charles Grayson
Davenport
Frank Sage
Elizabeth Meek
Harvey Meek
Mary Kathleen Stephens
Gene Stephens
Ainsworth
Charles Eugene McAvoy
Charles McAvoy
Robert Owen
Y.W. Board
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