Weekend visitors and service members fill area homes
Des Moines resident Mrs. P H Moreland stays with Stella Palmer while James Millikin University student Esther Wolfe joins Pi Mu Theta and heads to lead Millikin Nu chapter Sigma Alpha Iota next year. Numerous military personnel including Cpl Ernest J White and Harold Wehr plan furloughs. families host relatives across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Wolfe
James Millikin University
Decatur
Charles H. Wolfe
Pi Mu Theta
Millikin Nu
Sigma Alpha Iota
Plan All-season Golf Tournament At Country Club
The Washington country club launches a multi month ladder golf contest beginning May 7 with over forty entries. A sixty peg board ranks players by nine hole scores while challenges move players up or down. Entries through May 17 place on the ladder. late entries start at the bottom.
Baseball Standings and Friday Results Across Leagues
National League standings show Cincinnati leading with .? records as Philadelphia and New York hold mid pack. Friday results include Philadelphia defeating New York 13 to 3 and Brooklyn beating Boston 9 to 7 with Cincinnati over Chicago 5 to 4. St Louis at Pittsburgh postponed. American League standings list Washington and Philadelphia near top with 8 8 and 6 2 records respectively. Friday scores include New York 6 Philadelphia 2 and Chicago 3 Detroit 0 with other matchups pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Lohrman
Gerheauser
Pollet
Sewell
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Trout
Maltaberger
Harder
Sandra
Christopher
Donald
Terry
Carrasquel
Hospital Discharges and Surgeries Reported
At the hospital David Misel of 302 East Jefferson Street was discharged this morning. Marcella Soukup of Riverside underwent an adenoidectomy and Margaret Joyce Pfeiffer of Ainsworth had a tonsillectomy this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Misel
East
Jefferson Street
Marcella Soukup
Riverside
Margaret Joyce Pfeiffer
Ainsworth
Memorial Day Plans Started In City Parade
American Legion members approved a Memorial Day plan with parade head by the Municipal band. Civil Air Patrol Civilian Defense Corps and other war units will join the procession under Noonan. Committees named for transportation school participation grave decorations and sailors observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Sherman
Williams Sitler
Supt
W. A. Erbe
Fred Downing
Dale Atkinson
George Rutger
Whittaker
Women's Relief Corps
Kenneth Carris
Noonan
Holding Canning Demonstrations At Local Meetings
The canning demonstrations, led by Ruth Foster, drew good attendance even through poor rural roads. Women showed interest in solving vegetable spoilage, learned lid types, home equipment, and preparation methods with no new gear needed. 4 H girls joined, with plans for more sessions as vacations approach and questions welcomed during each step. Miss Foster’s schedule for next week appeared in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Mrs Libe Hosts H E O Members at Afternoon Meeting
Mrs John Libe hosted ten H E O members six children and three guests for a club gathering. President Mrs Gertrude Doig led the business meeting with a roll call on a current event. Mrs Earle Libe organized the program presenting author bios for Little Brown Church in the Vale Star Spangled Banner and America, with the group singing America. The club welcomed Mrs Olds and Mrs Lemley as new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Libe
H.E.O. Club
Floyd Olds
Moris Lemley
Frank Libe
Gertrude Doig
Earle Libe
Senior Class Play Presents 1943 Ensemble Comedy
The eight cast members delivered a natural, creditable performance with Ira Morrison, Laura Jeane Stout, and Burdette Wagenknecht shining in key roles. Opal Munger directed a well supported show with strong stagecraft from Dean Batterson and a capable technical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Morrison
Uncle Dudley
Laura Jeane Stout
Burdette Wagenknecht
Edith Gillespie
Dudley
Opal Munger
Dean Batterson
Dick Marshall
Donald Davis
Carroll Coffin
Bill Barth
Helen Sheetz
Jean Shalla
Lois Hoyle
Evelyn Meek
Faye Varney
Dorothy Davidson
Book Holder
Dorothy Bear
Virginia Gibson
Henrietta Stewart
Jane Pauls
Helen Falk
Woman's Society Units Host Mother’s Day Social
Unit No 9 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service hosted Unit No 9 2 at the home of Mrs Henry Berdo. Twenty one members four children and guests Dr and Mrs R C Keagy Mrs Wertz attended. Programs included devotions Bible quiz mission lesson and a mother’s day poem with a $2 30 collection. The gathering closed with the Lord's prayer then social time and spring refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unit No
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Henry Berdo
R. C. Keagy
Wertz
Homer Birney
Ver G Gallagher
Walter Jarrard
Fat Gallagher
Harry Drake
Edgar Stout
Fourteen Pupils Perform At United Presbyterian Piano Recital
Helen Harvey presented a group of piano pupils yesterday in the United Presbyterian church lecture room. The audience included parents and friends as bouquets of lilacs tulips and bluebells decorated the piano area. Mildred Pressley of Ainsworth and Dorothy Tanner joined the younger and elementary grade students in the program, the 4% series of National Music Week events continuing this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Harvey
Prno
United Presbyterian Church
Miss Harvey
Mildred Pressley
Ainsworth
Dorothy Tanner
Mrs Armstrong Visits Cheyenne Relative Prior Returns
Mrs R R Armstrong of Cheyenne Wyoming arrived yesterday afternoon for a visit with her daughter Mrs Henry Berdo and family. She had visited here several weeks ago and has been in Illinois at the home of her son. Armstrong plans to leave next week for her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Armstrong
Cheyenne
Wyo
Henry Berdo
Canning Demonstration Attracts Club Women
The club women were invited to attend a canning demonstration at 1 30 in the afternoon.
Study Group Meets With Mrs Hehner
The Emma C Anderson Mission Study group met at Mrs E S Hehners home with Mrs George Brinton leading devotions on the influence of a mother and Hannah. A Women Society for Christian Service meeting is set for May 21 at the Methodist church with Miss Aldrich returning from China to speak and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Anderson
E. S. Hehner
George Brinton
Hannah
Women Society For Christian Service
Methodist Church
Miss Aldrich
China
West Chester
Brighton
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
Washington
Honor Boyd White Birthday Party Noted
Boyd White celebrated a birthday with a surprise party hosted by Mrs. White at the family home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Max Harden, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Osincup, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Young, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Stewart as they enjoyed bridge, games, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honor Boyd White
Boyd White
Max Harden
R. T Smith
Herbert Osincup
Ralph W. Young
Richard A. Stewart
Aid Society General Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church held a general meeting in the church social rooms with 15 members present. Mrs. Howard Miller presided, with Mrs. Archie Buwer and Mrs. Martin White leading devotion and program, plus piano solos by Mrs. Shields and Elsie Bratten. Bouquets decorated the rooms. a rummage sale is planned for Saturday May 15 in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
the Presbyterian Church
Howard Miller
Archie Buwer
Martin White
Henry Shields
McDowell
Rachmaninoff
Thome
Harry Turner
Turner
E. M. Pierce
Town utility meeting details with refreshments noted
The note records a May 21 meeting at the Town Southern utility company office. Mrs Ed Miller and Mrs Dois in charge of entertainment. hostess assisted by Mr Frank Libe and Mrs Don Apple cate served refreshments at the close of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ulity Company
Ed Miller
Doisi
Frank Libe
Don Applecate
Knights of Columbus Regular Meeting Announced
Regular meeting of Knights of Columbus will be held Monday evening May 10 at eight o'clock in K hall 7212.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Coumbus
K. €. Hall
Chetniks film set at Fox Theatre with thrilling guerrilla action
The feature follows Chetnik guerrillas led by Philip Dorn as they strike Axis forces in the Balkan mountains. They derail trains disrupt communications and hold enemy figures hostage to relieve starvation in Kotar while romance rivals action. The climactic assault frees the town and pledges lasting freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Theatre
Philip Dorn
Anna Sten
John Shepperd
Virginia Gilmore
Martin Kosleck
Balkan
Dorn
Kotar
Lidice
Social Calendar highlights week of club events
Literature department evening division dinner at Y M C A rooms east entrance. American Home department cooperative luncheons and gatherings led by Mrs. Stewart Mae J De Carria Blaine Holmes. Pythian Sisters pot luck supper. St James PTA and Baptist circle readings and roll calls. RoseMary and Grace Hill clubs meet for desserts and events. Announced postponements for Noble Grand Circle and Snowball Social club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Dept
Steve Stewart
Mae J
de Carria
Blaine Holmes
Pythian
K.P. Hall
St. James P.T.A
Fast Noble Grand Circle
Ralph Zeck
Three candles mark John Schliekelman birthday
A birthday list notes John Michael Schliekelman, son of Mr and Mrs R J Schliekelman, along with other residents observing birthdays today including Joe Hesseltine Donna Jean Wallace Denfa Jane Boileau and Howard Anderson. The piece also mentions a wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Lawrence Howell and upcoming birthdays for Sevilla Jean Nelson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Michael Schliekelman
R. J. Schliekelman
Mr. Schliekelman
Joe Hesseltine
Harry Hesseltine
West Chester
Donna Jean Wallace
Everette Wallace
Denfa Jane Boileau
Mel Boileau
Howard Anderson
Crawfordsville
C. V. Brown
Byron Snider
Lawrence Howell
Happy Go Lucky Opens at State Theatre with Colorful Cast
A Technicolor musical debuting Sunday at the State Theatre titled Happy Go Lucky showcases Mary Martin Dick Powell Betty Hutton Eddie Bracken and Rudy Vallee in a light romance set on a Caribbean resort island. The plot follows Miss Martin’s aim to marry a wealthy husband as Powell and Bracken play beach boys amid song and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Theatre
Lucky
Dick Powell
Eddie Bracken
Public schools vocal music head accepts birthday congratulations
B. E. White, head of the vocal music department in the public schools, accepts birthday congratulations today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. White
Five Hit Songs Liven Up Comedy About Vallee Capers
A humorous Broadway style plot follows an eager quartet plotting to charm shy millionaire Rudy Vallee. Betty Hutton and Mary ally with Powell, staging ideas that fail to snag the holed up star. Romance sparks between Mary and Powell as five hit songs keep the lively misadventure moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Vallee
Betty Hutton
Mary
Merry Mixer Club Meeting at Mrs. Griffiths Home
The Merry Mixer club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Mabel Griffiths home with three guests. Mrs. David Kleese joined as a member and roll call was followed by a Mother’s Day poem. An auction of club articles provided amusement and added to the treasury. Refreshments were served. next meeting is June 2 at Mrs. Schnoebelen’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixer Club
Mabel Griffith
David Kleese
Ralph Glider
Mollie Tierney
Kleese
David Klees
Marie Schnoebelen
Ada Griffith
Schnoebelen
Past Matrons Club Holds Co operative Supper at Temple
Members and families of the Past Matrons club enjoyed a cooperative supper in the dining room of the Mesonic temple last evening. During the business meeting led by Mrs. J. Kumeit plans were discussed for the Order of Eastern Star homecoming night on May 2 when Past Matrons and Past Patrons will exemplify initiate work. The event concluded with a card game session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Washington Lodge
Washington
Mesonic Temple
J. &. Kumeit
Order of Eastern Siie
Fue
Class Has Dinner In Stewart Home
Members of the Dave Linne ton Sunday school class of 11 United Presbyterian Church with their families enjoyed a cooperative supper at the Cloyce Stewart home. About forty attended, served by Mrs. Arthur Duensing, Mrs. Lloyd Walker, and Mrs. Clare Stewart, with spring flower bouquets and long tables. Entertainment was provided by Clarence Logan and Marion George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Linneton
United Presbyterian
Cloyce Stewart
Arthur Duensing
Lloyd Walker
Clare Stewart
Clarence Logan
Marin George
Auretta Pickett and Harold Reynolds Wed in Alliance Nebraska
Auretta Pickett of Centerville Iowa and Pfe Harold J Reynolds of Alliance Nebr married at seven thirty Saturday May 1 in Alliance Methodist church with Rev J B Thomas officiating Attendants were N Peris of Butte Mont and Mrs Peris wore blue while Auretta wore light blue with talisman roses Guests included John N Nagie Eugenia Pilkington and A H Rogers The couple will live in Alliance Nebr after two weeks and both have local employment and service histories
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Bifhomas
Grape Rapids
Ohio
Eugenia Pilkington
Alliance
Nebr
Cpi
A. H. Rogers
Winterhaven
Florida
Pickett
Washington
Milady
Center Ville
Centerville
Pfe. Reynolds
Washington High School
Phillips and Hebner
Calypso Singers and Songs Featured by Sir Lancelot
A note invites readers to enjoy solo acts by calypso artists including Sir Lancelot and songs such as Happy Go Lucky Lets Get Lost Murder He Says The Fuddy Daddy Watchmaker and Sing a Tropical Song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Lancelot
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mother
Wolf Floral CO
Phobe
P. H. Moreland
Des Moines
Stella Palmer
Town Continental Telephone Co
Cpl
Ernest J. White
Pocatello
Idaho
Bert White
Marshalltown
Omaha
White
Oimis
Myria Stephens
Cedar Rapids
Mrs
Boyd Stephens
Harold Wehr
Tom Dodd
WAAC
Daytona Beach
Robert West
Johnnie
R.J
Adel
Ralph Shannon
I. Rothschild
Kansas City
Wilma Snyder
Davenport
Curtis Snyder
Old Mill Ice Cream Company
Logan Heilman
Delta
Helen Heilman
Warrensburg
Marie Landau
State University of Iowa
Anna Landau
Wayne Brow
Tommy
Minneapolis, Minn
Charles Brown
State Farm Insurance Cos
Bloomington, Ir
Earle F
T. R. Phillips
Phillips and Hebner Drug Store
Fred
Washington Country Club
National League
W.L. Pet. Byogriss
Cincinnanl
Agi Sie
SOE
Ua Hae
YGC
Eas Phimduten Ioscan
Beseene Cricaeo
Amednn-Sane S
Gates
Warneke
Shoun
Riddle
Higbe
Bos
W. L. Pet
Sore Peanels
A & Gas
Troup
Hugh Hall
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Miss Foster
Mrs. Libe
H.E.O
Hehner
Chiang Kwai-Shek
Women’s Society For Christian Service
China Relief Project
Hebner
Argentina
Uruguay
United States
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Texas
Buenos Aires
Paris
Latin America
la Prensa
la Nacion
U.S
Mary Genkinger
James Zeck
Pearl Whistler
Clara Barker
Aid Society
Rebekah Lodge
Emily Lins
Helen McCreedy
Florence Holmes
Carl Schneider
Seth Carris
George Jarrard
Dorothy Kos
Myrtle Foster
E. A. Nicola
Emma Johnson
Frans. Longwell
Y.W
Y.M.C.A
Looster Club
Leonard Marie
Guy Stumpf
Ann Judson
Are
Rosemary Club
Charles Rothlisberger
William Beggs
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Nichols
U.P
Carl Nelson
Sevilla Jean
Sam Baker
West Sunset
Lillian Minick
James Griggs
Paul McGraw
Grace Munro
A. J. Robertson
Stewart Home
Auretta Pickett
Pfe
H. J. Reynolds
Nebraska
Herbert A. Pickett
Tindall
Iowa
Harold J. Reynolds
Herman Wallace
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