Address notices and social updates from wartime Iowa and nearby states
Local notes include new addresses for Avy C Eldon Conty and Pvt Howard N Medleery at Ft Lawton and Filington Field. Willis Beaty hosts dinner for Pfe Clifford Heaty of Camp Maxey, with guests the Beaty and Watjim families. Jack Gibson visits Camp Dodge, Frederick Smith heads to Cleveland, and Aux Jean Smith returns to Fort Des Moines. Carl Hedges dines with Alvin Allen near Fairfield. Smith and Cornick families host multi family dinners despite illnesses among the Cloyd Cornick children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Beaty
Pfe
Clifford Heaty
Camp Maxey
Tenxz
Charles &. Beaty
Bessie Tucker
Harry Watjim
Frederick Smith
Iowa City
Cleveland
Ohio
Hell
Earl Smith
Cloyd Cornick
Mt. Union
Fritz Smith
Smiths
Fritz
Josephine
Jean Smith
Fort Des Moines
Esther Smith
Clarence
Club Standings and Results of Games in New York and Pittsburgh
Brooklyn defeats New York 3–2 in the first game while New York wins 2–1 in the second. St Louis prevails 7–6 over Cincinnati in the first, then Cincinnati 3–6 in the second. Boston and Philadelphia split, 3–1 and 6–5 in the second. Pitchers Gerheauser Higbe Butcher Vander Meer scheduled for today’s games in Philadelphia at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cincinnati
St. Lous
Boston
Philadelphia
Seong
Gerheauser
Brooklyn
Higbe
Pittsburgh
Butcher
Vander Meer
W.L
Pet
Pittsburgh Boston
Chicago
New York Philadelphia
Baseball doubleheader scores and matchups
New York beat Washington 11 to 4 in game one while Washington won 4 to 1 in game two. Philadelphia defeated Boston 8 to 1 in game one, and Boston won 7 to 6 in game two. Cleveland won 5 to 2 over Detroit in game one with game two postponed. St Louis took game one 3 to 2 against Chicago and won game two 5 to 1. Dobson starts for Boston against New York Chandler while Dietrich faces Cleveland Bugby for Chicago at Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wington
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Dobson
Chandler
Dietrich
Bugby
Louis
Communities Gather for Weekend Houseguests and Departures
Margaret Moberly of Lake Forest Illinois visited as Jos ephine Lambert’s guest and taught commercial subjects at Lake Forest High School. Betendorf residents Mrs Charles Grayson Eddie and John visited their mother Mrs C C O Davis. Johnson Kurtz now in Kansas City with aviation cadets and Navy V 5. Irene Harvey left Davenport for WAVES training in New York at Hunter’s College. Martha Ann Mace visited Davenport from Des Moines and Dr and Mrs D D Davis attend the Iowa Dental Association convention in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Moberly
Lake Forest
Ill
Josephine Lambert
Miss Moberly
Charles Grayson
Eddie and
John
Bettendorf
CC. O. Davis
Rodney Davis
Grayson
Chicago
Kenton Kurtz
Boice Kurtz
Moline
Washington
Kansas City
Navy Air Corps
Kenton B. Kurtz
Irene Harvey
Charles Harvey
Davenport
New York City
Hunters College
D. D. Davis
Des Moines
Dr. Davis
Iowa Dental Association
Mixed Chorus To Give Concert At High School
The high school mixed chorus directed by Boyd White will present a spring concert Tuesday at eight in the high school auditorium as part of National Music Week. Admission is free for the public. The program features Our Master Hath a Garden, WREST IEDS, Lorene Anderson, mezzo soprano. an evening vocal solo. a male sextet. contralto Eleanor Tucker. selections from Gondoliers. American Creed. Alleluia. and a senior sextet, with performances by Doris Gray and Virginia McLaughlin among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd White
Elizabeth Caldwell
Rand Eleanor Tucker
Golf Breakfast Opens Washington Country Club Season
The Washington Country Club started the golf season with a morning breakfast showing 56 members, 12 guests. Split into two groups captained by Frank Miller and Bill Shannon, the Shannon side posted 856 to 909. T. R. Phillips and Phil Antonoff posted low rounds of 36 and 37 respectively. Tournament chairmen for the summer were named May Shannon June Pickens July Shannon Pickens Kolosick Kos August Kolosick September Kos. An all season ladder tournament will be announced this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Country Club
Frank Miller
Bill Shannon
Shannon
T. R. Phillips
Phil Antonoff
Joe Pickens
Pickens
Kolosick
Kos
Hubert Kolosick
Frank Kos
Mrs. Palmer Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Palmer passes away after a prolonged illness. Survived by husband and two daughters Mrs. Ruth Foley of New York and Mrs. Faith Young west of Washington. She also leaves a sister Mrs. Harry Bishop and several half siblings. Daughter Mrs. Foley had visited in March but could not return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth
Second United Presbyterian Church of
Washington
Presbyterian Church In
Palmer
Ruth Foley
New York City
Faith Young
West of Washington
Harry Bishop
George Meier
Walter
Henry
Albert
Kansas City
Foley
Home Town News Sent to Soldiers by VFW Post 3676
A special weekly edition of the Sault Ste. Marie Daily News is being sent to all service men from Chippewa County Michigan by Post No 3676 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste. Marie
Chippewa County
Michigan
United States
Crash Fatal to Richland Woman
Mrs. Claude Thompson 23 of Richland was killed in a head on collision on highway 77 five and a half miles south of Keota. Her husband Claude and two other passengers survived. the other driver Peter Redlinger was not seriously hurt. Funeral plans await word from a son in service. Viola Hobbs, born 1915, was the mother of five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Richland
Keota
Peter Redlinger
Claude Thompson
Redlinger
Jim
Robert Wolf
Claude
Greiner Farm
Raymond Greiner
Greiner
Mr Thompson
Burley Thompson
Viola Hobbs
Polaski
Joe Hobbs
Leona
Tommy
Eddie
Mary Ann
Peggy Irene
Sigourney
Harold
Verne
Columbus Junction
Mary Wilkins
Ottumwa
John Nicall
Cantrill
Iowa
Laurel Hermanstoffer
Washington Town War Fund Donations Totals Reach Over Five Thousand
Mrs. Phil Weldin reports Washington town contributions to the Red Cross war fund total $5 073 73. Breakdowns show $2 642 75 from residents, $1 599 from business, $381 55 from industry, plus $1 769 from clubs and groups and $68 60 from Burlington ordnance plant workers. County quota stood at $15 000 with county gifts over $16 000. final figures await belated contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Weldin
Red Cross War Fund
Washington
Burlington
Military family notes from Wayland and Washington visits
Warrant Officer and Mrs Tom W Stewart of San Diego left today after visiting the Wyse home at Wayland and the Stewart home north of Washington. Lt Bill Boshart and his parents of Wayland were dinner guests yesterday of Mrs Will E Jones. Boshart is in the marine air corps on a fifteen day leave from Chicago after special training. L B Ward departs for Duluth to visit his daughter Mrs Earl D Parke and hopes to fish during the stay. I F C Earnest J White from Idaho and other officials are listed in the itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom W. Stewart
San Diego
Calif
Wyse
Wayland
Fred D. Stewart
Washington
L. B. Ward
Duluth
Minn
Earl D. Parke
Bill Boshart
O. C. Boshart
Will E. Jones
Boshart
Marine Air Corps
Chicago
T T T Compliments National President At Dinner Meeting
Beulah Bower national president of kad was honored at a Saturday dinner hosted by Chapter V of T T T in the home of Mrs. Richard Stewart Ames. A cooperative dinner was served at seven with spring flowers and lit tapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.T.T
Richard Stewart
East Jackson Street
Beulah Bower
Ames
Kad
Robert Lytle
Clean L. Wilson
Miss Bower
Stewart
Lytle
Wilson
Herbert Campbell
Ainsworth
Elsie Glassburner
Douglas Smith
Church Service Honors Pioneer Members at Methodist Church
A large audience attended a Sunday morning service at the Methodist church to honor pioneer members. Dr. A. S. Smith preached on Our Father, stressing brotherhood amid war and oppression. Carnations were pinned on 32 members connected for 45 years or more, with music featuring The Old Rugged Cross and The City Four Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
A. S. Smith
Washington Church
Charles W. Davis
Lois Mace
Shirley Dunlap
Dr. Smith
Our Father
Old Rugged Cross
Four Square
Amos Alberson
Milo Sorden
Pastor Installed Emphasizes Active Mission and Education
The article reports on a pastor’s installation and his remarks on a church built on belief in Christ and the Bible. He underlines the need for educated ministers and active teaching to train leaders and avoid spiritual stagnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Filipi
Plan Farewell for Families Leaving
A May 6 party in the Presbyterian church basement will honor families and seniors departing Columbus. Guests include Mrs Genevieve Fedderson music instructor, the Arthur Evans, D R Marshall, Arian Lowe families, and students Minton Allen Donald Gilkey Dean Marshall Harry Cecil Lowe and Richard Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Presbyterian Church
Genevieve Fedderson
Columbus
Arthur Evans
D. R. Marshall
Arian Lowe
Minton Allen
Donald Gilkey
Dean Marshall
Harry Cecil Lowe
Richard Pugh
Many Happy Returns Birthday Notices From New London
Frances Anna Godwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Godwin, marked a birthday on last Second Street. Robert Brown of New London, a former Washington high school student, observes a birthday and attends New London high school. Raymond Wheelan, a high school junior, receives congratulations from friends. Elizabeth Meek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Meek, a first year high school student, is celebrated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Anna Godwin
Homer Godwin
Last Second Street
Robert Brown
New London
Washington High School
New London High School
Alfred C. Brown
R. E. Brown
Washington
Raymond Wheelan
Elizabeth Meek
Harvey Meek
Card of Thanks from Tom Deal Family
We are sincerely grateful to friends and neighbors for their many acts of sympathy during our sad bereavement. Our appreciation cannot be adequately expressed. Tom Deal and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Deal
Presbyterian prayer meeting announced for Wednesday at 9 30
The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will be held in the church basement on Wednesday at 9 30. The notice is from 6712 and provides location and time for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Hospital Admits Two Patients From Local Areas
John Wolfe of Route Four was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient. Mrs. Willard Loeffler of Brigh ton was admitted last evening as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wolfe
Route Four
Willard Loeffler
Brighton
Installaton of New Pastor Emphasizes Active Parish Life
The sermon urged every man, woman and child to join church work as the way to thrive. Dr. Filipi linked Luther to the gospel’s reach. The installation followed by prayer and benediction, with a potluck to end the service. Rev. Phillipi plans to live in the parsonage nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Luther
Filipi
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Iowa
Phillipi
Social Calendar for Local Groups and Meetings
A dense list of social and organizational meetings across Monday to Thursday. Details include Rainbow Girls at the Masonic temple, Laughters of Union Veterans at Legion hall, junior Fortnightly at YWCA rooms, and multiple clubs with times, hosts, and food notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Union Veterans
Legion Hall
Local residents travel and military moves noted
Dr and Mrs O F Bollers depart for state dental society meeting with office closed until Friday. Pfc Clifford C Beaty of Camp Maxey Texas visits family on furlough. Ed Davis family and Wayne Norman kin referenced. Stanley Smith demotion explained over misaddressed mail. Cpl Stanley Smith listed at Marine Corps Air Base Wearney Mesa San Diego. Mr and Mrs Raymond Hatcher travel to Minneapolis after visiting Fred D Stewart home. Lt Hanchar stationed at Fort Snelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Boller
State Dental Society
Dr. Boller
Pfe
Clifford C. Beaty
Can'p Maxey, Texas
Willis Beaty
Camp Maxey
the Journal
Stanley Smith
Cpl
Marine Corp Air
Raymond Hatcher
Minneapolis
Minn
Fred D. Stewart
Hanchar
Fort Snelling
W R C Plans Memorial Day Activities
The Woman's Relief Corps held a Saturday meeting at Legios hall with strong attendance. Plans were discussed to prepare memorial wreaths for graves and invite other groups to assist. Mrs. William Kensler attended and members looked forward to a visit from her. Mrs. R. Baker noted the G A R assembly in Milwaukee September 18 to 25. Senior aides were appointed, with Marie Bater as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kensler
W.R.C
R. Baker
Fional G. A. i
Milwaukee
Wis
Marie Bater
Bridge Party Honors Margaret Moberly in La Porest
Mrs. A Erbe hosted a bridge party Saturday evening for Margaret Moberly of LaPorest Illinois. Miss Moberly taught in a local high school last year. Prize winners were Lelia Anderson and Edna Merer. A hostess gift was given and guests enjoyed light refreshments after games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Moberly
la Porest
Ill
Mrs. A. Erbe
Club Luncheon Hosted by Montgomery at Home
Althea Montgomery hosted ten Nineteenth Century club members with a spring flower decor in her Montgomery home. Mrs. Heffall reviewed Maxwell Anderson's On the Eve of St Mark, a recent story staged at the University of Iowa theater. The next meeting with Hel Wilson will be the last for the club year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea Montgomery
Nineteenth Century Club
H Ffall
Mark Maxwell Anderson
Anderson
University of Iowa
Lint
Iowa City
Hel Wilson
Fred D Stewart Family Dinner At Parental Home
Fred D Stewart and family held a dinner at their home north of town. All Stewart children attended for the first time in seven years. Guests included Tom Stewart of the U S Navy on furlough and Le Hanchar of Fort Snelling, with lively stories shared after a dinner of fried chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. Stewart
Parental
Fred D. Stewer
Stewart Ch
Oozlefinch Named Official Camp Callan Insignia
Pfc Hosmer Comfort nominates the oozlefinch as the Camp Callan organization emblem. The bird flies backwards and appears on the insignia in pale blue with yellow eyes and white wings bearing a large anti aircraft se.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Hosmer Comfort
Camp Callan
Calif
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Charlie Denison
Charlie
Callister
Naval
Corpus Christie
Texas
Wolf Floral CO
Avy C
Eldon Conty
Navigation Wing
Group
Sq 10 Flight 4
Filington Field
EL. L. Conry
Howard N. Medleery
A. D C
Ft. Lawton
Jack Gibson
Camp Dodge
Mrs
Ralph Gibson
Carl Hedges
Alvin S. Allen
Fairfield
Catfish
Dan Dee
N & Def
Hershberger
State Theatre
Booklyn
Clarence D. Goodwin
AMM 3.0
Unit Boz 17
U S
NLAS
Jacksonville, Fla
R. Goodwin
Martha Ann Mace
Glen Mace
State. Farm Insurance Cos
Bloomington, Ill
Music Week
Mr. White
Clokey
Wrest
Lorene Anderson
Borg
Didn
My Lord
David Arr
Krone
Brahms
Alleluia Mozart
Doris Gray
Coloratura
Seeparenibek
Uatemaan Birksac
My Johnny
X Catatonia
Deems Taylor Pseu
Takers Noble Cain
Mister Piper
Curran Virginia McLaughlin
Highway
Wolf
Thompsons
I.F.C
Earnest J. White
Tomb Squad Army Air Base
Ocntello
Idaho
P. L. Etter
Lee Hesseltine
Mary Jane Lemley
Wellston
Grant Humston
Robert Lee Beaman
D. E. Wilkins
Y.W.C.A
Y.M.C.A
Paul Snakenberg
Pythian Sisters
Soace K.P. Hall
B. C. Briley
Ave. C
Friendly Social Club
Delia Miller
Braden Club
Clarence Fulton
Ainsworth O.E
Hightec
Hall
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Nora Sheetz
Linger Longer Club
Fternoon
Win Durst
H. J Brenneman
Flower Exchange
Merry Makers Club
Stanley Mouser
St. Rita
St. James Church
John A. Horak
Paul Horak
Tion
Friendly Neighbors Club
Crnate
Don Wyte
Plant and Flower Exchange
U and I Club
Jennie Hennon
C.O.C
West Chester Meth
Howard Stewart
W. O. Reif
I.E.O
L. Alcor
George Shalla
Priendly Circle Club
Frank Kleese
Ed Davis
Cora Davis
Lillian Crone
Wayne Norman
C. V. Grall
Wolverine
Moore's Bootery
Woman's Relief Corps
Legios Hall
Montgomery
Chas. George's
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