Local Visits and Travel Notes From Regional Residents
W. E. Glider left for Rock Island Illinois this morning to spend the weekend with his son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs C Btech er. Sherman Wolfe and Mary Jo of Muscatine will drive here Sunday for dinner with Mr Wolfe's parents Mr and Mrs Joe Wolfe. Mrs Fred Reid returned Friday from Chicago after attending the national Shrine convention where she is a past supreme worthy high priestess. Dr Reid was in Chicago for sessions but returned Thursday. Mrs Earl Eldridge of Indianola who accompanied Mrs Reid to Chicago returned here and went to her home last night when Mr Eldridge came for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Glider
Rock Island, Ill
C. Btecher
Mrs. Sherman Wolfe
Mary Jo
Muscatine
Mr. Wolfe
Joe Wolfe
Fred Reid
Chicago
Reid
Dr. Reid
Earl] Eldridge
Indianola
Arthur Atack
E. B. Hammer
Iowa City
Atack
Harold Peters
Hammer
William Hammer
Weekend Visits Spotted Across Iowa Cities
Local residents travel to Davenport Iowa City and Des Moines for family gatherings Mother's Day events and weekend visits. Notable stops include Mrs Keith Williams with Patty to Davenport and Mrs Raymond Hasty visiting her son Dean Hasty at the University of Iowa. Others visit relatives in Cotter Cedar Rapids Columbus Junction Elkton and Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Williams
Patty
Davenport
Mrs. Williams
Raymond Hasty
Iowa City
Dean Hasty
Dean
Iowa University
Shantz Delivers Nine Inning Relief No-Hitter Try In Phillies Win
Bobby Shantz pitched nine innings of no-hit, no-run relief to earn his first major league victory as the Athletics defeated the Tigers 5 to 4. He walked seven and struck out seven, leaving Wakefield stranded after a three-run homer. He allowed the late run in the 13th on Kell and Wertz but finished strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bobby
Shantz
Athletics
Tigers
Buffalo Bisons
Bobby Feller
Hal Newhouser
Harry Brecheen
Carl Schieb
Vic Wertz
Dick Wakefield
Wakefield
Wally Moses
George Kell
Schantz
Wertz
Bobby Swift
Buffalo
Washington Senators
St. Louis Browns
St. Louis
al Evans
Bill Wight
Chicago
Yankees
White Sox
Montin Kennedy
Giants
Cardinals
Johnny Schmitz
Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn
Cubs
Dodger
Rex Barney
Schmitz
Phillies
Pirates
Philadelphia
Russ Meyer
Ralph Kiner
Bucs
Bill Nicholson
Phils
Warren Spahn
Braves
Boston
Reds
Hank Sawer
Johnny Mize
Cincinnati Reds
Billy Cox
Cox
Morris Matti
Bobby Feller Returns to Form in Six Hit Win Over Boston Red Sox
The Cleveland pitcher Bobby Feller, returning from a shoulder issue, limited the Boston Red Sox to six hits for a 3 run win. He struck out four, walked six, and allowed two home runs to Ted Williams and Bobby Doerr while preserving a 7 to 1 lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Feller
Boston Red Sox
New York
Cleveland
Feller
Ted Williams
Bobby Doerr
Lou Boudreau
Boston
Harry Dorish
Yanks
White Sox
Comiskey Park
Yankees
Tommy Hen
Chicagoans
Detroit
Alert Tigers
Athletics
Six Demons Earn State Berth in Burlington District Meet
Washington high school Demon track squad qualified for the state meet by placing first or second in the Class A district at Burlington. Ray Carter won discus with 138 ft 6 in. Andy Hayter finished second in the mile in 4 46.5. four others Kleese Sotelo Brock Chmelar join medic relay with 3 53.2 to secure remaining state spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High
Ray Carter
Bob Kleese
Joe Sotelo
Bill Chmelar
Paul Brock
Andy Hayter
Bob Weber
Washington High School
Burlington
Davenport
Muscatine
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Keokuk
Ray
Andy
Brock
Sotelo
Don Thornton
Kleese
Penn Wins Over Cardinals 7 4 at Case Field
Penn College defeated Washington junior college Cardinals 7 to 4 Friday afternoon at Case Field. Penn capitalized on two home runs by Phipps off Murphy, while Schmitt nearly turned a triple play. Cardinals showed solid fielding with only one error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn College
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Case Field
Penn
Wetting Weakens Rayons Across All Processes
All rayons lose substantial strength when wet and regain it upon drying. The property holds regardless of manufacturing method, revealing a common weakness in rayon fibers exposed to moisture.
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Featured in City Listings
At the Hospital Today several individuals are noted including Tamara Woods at 820 S 8th with medical needs and Wanda Lou Krantz in Winfield. Surgical cases include Mrs O F Boller and Mrs Ben Holt. Discharges list Mrs Lester Schnoebe and her son from Riverside with others in city listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamara Woods
S. 8Rd
O. F. Boller
City
Wanda Lou Krantz
Winfield
Walter Jungbluth, Jr
E. C. Carris
Ben Holt
Witthoft Family Dinner Guests Named
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Witthoft of Washington and Mr and Mrs Ralph Witthoft join Mr and Mrs Henry Witthoft and Mr and Mrs Arthur Witthoft in Keota for a Sunday dinner hosted at the latter couple’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Witthoft
Washington
Ralph Witthoft
Henry Witthoft
Arthur Witthoft
Keota
Birthday Supper At Mottet Home With Friends
A group of young people will join Dick Mottet in celebrating his birthday Sunday evening at the Mottet home Going out to the party will be Mable Neil Joan Pacha Barbara Lillig and Jeneta Mottet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Mottet
Mottet
Mable Neil
Joan Pacha
Barbara Lillig
Jeneta Mottet
Family honors mother at Te Bockhorst home
Sunday evening guests join Mr and Mrs Joe Te Bockhorst for a Mother's Day supper with family members including Urban Te Bockhorst, LaMont Kelley, Daryl Goodwin and Phyllis, Dale Dann and Barbara, and Cletus Kron and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Te Bockhorst
Urban Te Bockhorst
LaMont Kelley
Daryl Goodwin
Phyllis
Dale Dann
Barbara
Cletus Kron
Social Calendar Highlights Meetings and Gatherings List
Community notices detail upcoming events from church groups to clubs with times and locations. Activities include literature, YWCA mixers, DeMolay and VFW meetings, May baskets, bridge at Masonic Temple, and needlework sessions across several organizations.
Foster Dinner Hosts Diverse Washington Guests
Foster guests Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foster of Wellman will host Sunday dinner with Mrs. John Shalla and Mrs. Emma Bopp of Washington among attendees. Also invited are Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Shalla and Larry, and Charles Shalla.
Birthday List Highlights Local Celebrants
The record notes birthdays and anniversaries for Kent Johnston, Carol Anne Wolf, Larry Lloyd Prior, Rex Allen Levert, Gailen Brown, Richard McCleery, Fred L. Moore, Otis Kelley, Ina Viola Hering, Joe Dvorak, Marilyn Ruegsegger, Zilpha Woods, Janice White, Mrs Robert Day, Mrs Harold Humston, Judy Grace Carter, and Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Bessler who mark their wedding anniversary and Mrs. Bessler’s birthday. Additional names include Mrs Brown, Mrs Byron Snider, Howard Anderson, Joe Hesseltine, Donna Jean Wallace, Delsa Jane Boileau, Percy Ashby, Mrs Duane Schwal, City, Velda Hash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Johnston
Carol Anne Wolf
Larry Lloyd Prior
Crawfordsville
Rex Allen Levert
Wellman
Gailen Brown
Richard McCleery
Fred L. Moore
Otis Kelley
Ina Viola Hering
Joe Dvorak
Marilyn Ruegsegger
Brown
Byron Snider
Howard Anderson
Joe Hesseltine
Donna Jean Wallace
Delsa Jane Boileau
Percy Ashby
Duane Schwal
Town City
Veldam Hash
Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Davis Home
Mrs. C Harry Davis hosted the afternoon division of the United Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society. Mrs. Pollock led devotions on Take My Moments and My Days. Prayer topics covered Ethiopia and the South Sudan Drum Calls. Study led by Porter Samson and Kyle. Roll call shared field news. Hostess served Mother’s Day candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home I
Carrie Davis
American Home II
BE. E. Stutsman
West Chester Pythian Sisters
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Rosemary Club
E. Ray Bell
H. J. Club
Ray Sojka
Sunshine Community Club
Clyde Thompson
WSCS
Methodist Church
Lexington Circle
W F. Fiynn
Good Will Club
Hettie Lemley
Ess
Women's Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian Church
D. H. Melaughlin
Ethiopia
South Sudan
J. O. Porter
9. I. Samson
Walter Kyle
Two Guests Attend HBO Club Meeting In Lancaster Visit
Fourteen members of H. E. O. club met with Mrs. Don Applegate Thursday afternoon. Two guests, Mrs. Howell Owens and Mrs. Jean Metzger of Lancaster, Pa., attended. Mrs. Elwyn Corey presided. Mrs. Earle Libere reviewed a recent Better Homes and Gardens. The remainder of the afternoon was social visiting. Mrs. Metzger and Mrs. Corey helped serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. O. Club
Don Applegate
Howell Owens
Jean Metzger
Lancaster
Elwyn Corey
Earle Libe
Better Homes and Gardens
Metzger
Mrs Wilcox Hosts G H M Club Pinochle Night
Richard Weeks and Mrs Al Crone won high prizes in pinochle at the G H M club meeting held Thursday night at Mr and Mrs Scott Wilcox home. Mrs Weeks and Mrs Parcell won low and travel prizes respectively. May baskets adorned the refreshment table with a blue hydrangea centerpiece as a Mother’s day tribute from her son Robert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Weeks
al Crone
G. H. M. Club
Scott Wilcox
Pearl Parcell
Weeks
May Baskets
Mrs. Wilcox
Robert
New C O C Class Welcomes Mrs. V Pardun at West Chester
Mrs Virgil Pardun joined the West Chester Methodist church C O C class during a Thursday meeting hosted by Mrs F M Lindenmeyer. Seventeen members attended sharing wedding dress descriptions, Bible man facts, and Mother’s Day poems before refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Virgil Pardun
Lindenmeyer
W. O. Reif
Sunset Circle Meeting With Mrs Twinam in Crawfordsville
Mrs Clare Davis a former Washington member attended the Sunset Circle club gathering with Mrs W W Twinam on Thursday. Members answered roll call with a hobby prompt and voted a donation to the cancer fund. A flower exchange followed by a silent auction, games, and viewing items sent by Violet Twinam from the Philippine Islands. Refreshments were served by Mary Twinam and Dorothy Schaffer. Mrs Robert Wells to host next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Clare Davis
Washington
Sunset Circle Club
W. W. Twinam
Cancer Fund
Dorothy Schaffer
Robert Wells
Reports From City PTA Meeting Highlight Pamphlets
Mrs. Marvin Johnson spoke on three pamphlets from the Iowa City Child Welfare department at the City PTA study club meeting held Thursday evening at the high school home making room. The topics covered recreation placements for children and leadership with general discussion afterward. This was the year's final meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Johnson
Iowa City Child Welfare Department
Asphalt Floors in Poultry Houses Cost Less
Asphalt floors in poultry houses cost about one third of concrete and offer durability plus moisture proofing, making them a practical option for modern farms.
Alaska Study Presented by Mrs Geerdes at Church Guild
Mrs Tom Geerdes presented a detailed Alaska study covering geography typography natives economy industries and religious views with maps and views. The program was chaired by Mrs Victor Blattner and attended by 32 guild members with devotions led by Anna Scott and prayer by Mrs Earl Steele. Plans for money making projects and a Father Son banquet were discussed with committee members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Geerdes
Alaska
Presbyterian Women’s Service Guild
Victor Blattner
Clarence Booth
Anna Scott
Earl Steele
Tom Rickey
W. B. Crooks
Vernon Witting
Ralph Dougherty
Sunday School Party at Roy Argo Home
The Com rades Sunday School class of the Methodist church met at the Roy Argo home in West Chester Wednesday evening. Mrs Argo led devotions and Mr and Mrs Walter Bauer organized entertainment. Twenty four attended with the Argos assisted by Mrs Edgar Slemmons and Mrs Walter Duvall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Argo
West Chester
Comrades
The
Methodist Church
Argo
Walter Bauer
Argos
Edgar Slemmons
Walter Duvall
Kenny Bishop Hosts Fifth Birthday Dinner
Kenny Bishop with chicken pox hosts a birthday dinner after school for friends Ronnie Krantz and Johnny Young and his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oldfield. He receives two new bicycles as gifts, marking his fifth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Bishop
Ronnie Krantz
Johnny Young
Kenny
Carl Oldfield
Society Meeting at A Wiley's Yesterday
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society met in the Wiley home Friday afternoon with 19 members. Topics covered Ethiopia and missionary work, with readings from the magazine When He Calls Me I Will Answer. Embroidery thread donations were planned for Ruth Nichol, and $40 profit from the Men's Brotherhood dinner was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wiley
Art Duensing
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
Wiley
George Rudizer
Ethiopia
Richard Pratt
Robert Wiley
W. T McIntyre
Missionary Magazine
McIntyre
South Sudan
George Kerr
Oscar Lane
Ruth Nichol
Men's Brotherhood
Pinochle Party Winners at Masonic Temple
Mrs Will Hemmings and Mrs H M Dodder won prizes at the O E S Pinochle party held Thursday afternoon at the Masonic Temple. Five tables were in play with Mrs Sam Sigafoose and Mrs Ernest Salladay on the serving committee. A breakfast was planned for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hemmings
H. M. Dodder
Masonic Temple
Sam Sigafoose
Ernest Salladay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sayib
Glenn Hall
Wolf’s Flower
Chamberlin Bros
Sport Shop
Mildred McBride
Cheryl
Stevan
Cotter
McBride
Roberta Hauenstein
W. T. Duncan
Agnes
Frances Anderson
W. C. McFadden
Dale Booth
Iowa Shoe Traveler Association
Des Moines
Florence
Darlene Hindah
Marie Landau
Cedar Rapids
Anna Landau
Paul Shearer
Columbus Junction
B. H. Shearer
Don Wylie
Donna
Harold
Richard Knapp
Haskins
Harold Stewart
Walter Leet
Elkton
Virginia
Elda Elizabeth
Mrs
John Richards
Springfield, Mo
Mrs. Richards
George Howard
Florence Hummer
California
Ida Cavender
A’s
Aaron Robinson
Ted Gray
Peté Suder
Philly
Ron Northey
Red Munger
Andy Seminick
Lester Schnoebelen
Carson
United Press
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Aaa
Arthur Witthofts
Hal
MR. Halamka
Hal’s
Harding Des Moines
Iowa
League Women’s Teachers
Galbraith
Bettis
Rubey Butner
Petter
Eee A
Randalls
Marston
Lefever
Mitchell
Stalder
Walker Hammer
B. Edmondson
A. Edmondson
Bis Little
Lloyd
BE Little
Wolfe
Morrison
Ross
D. Ross
RN. Ross
B. Ross
Paul
Dunwoody
Ates
Presbyterian Church
Etna Dawson
Thelma Luther
W. R. Grossheim
Maurice Meyer
Marjorie Heffelfinger
T.T.T
Roy Fields
John Yousling
V.F.W
YWCA
Ywca Room
St. James
and Diana
Zilpha Woods
Janice White
Robert Day
Harold Humston
Judy Grace Carter
Mrs. C. E. Bessler
Ainsworth
Mrs. Bessler
C. Harry Davis
HBO Club
S. Wilcox
G.H.M. Club
V. Pardun
C.O.C
Sunset Circle
City P.T.A
T. Geerdes
A. Wileys
Dacia
N.A.D.C
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