National Music Week Concert Opens With Patriotic Selections
A National Music Week program features God Bless America, The Star Spangled Banner, and America’s Sweethearts amid a lineup of marches and overtures. Performers include Merle Booth, Brass and vocal selections by Lake, Alford, and Hughes, with Cornet Duet Buddies by Max Lee and Everett Burham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Vienna
Merle Booth
Lake
Alford Brut
Rei Muna
Esa Richards
Ossarc Hughes Descriptive
Mareh
Overgard
Amapola
Cornet
Max Lee
Everett Burham
Stratoliner
Local Nurse Goes to Camp Wood Missouri
Miss Harvey daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Harvey of southwest of Washington is the first registered nurse from Washington county to enter army nursing in 1941. She reports May 15 at Camp Leonard Wood Missouri after graduating from St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids in June 1939 and a year at Oakdale Sanitarium. Since January she has been a registered nurse at Ottumwa hospital leaving May 4 for vacation before Army camp.
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Miss Harvey
Paul Harvey
Washington
Washington County
Camp Leonard Wood
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Oakdale
Ottumwa Hospital
College Musicians On Des Moines Trip
Drake University music department joins the Iowa junior college conference for the third annual music festival in Des Moines. Twelve junior colleges enter. eleven soloists and a combined chorus perform in seven events with faculty and students. W. L. Saunders oversees Saturday events as Creston Junior college hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Music
Drake University
Des Moines
Iowa Junior College Conference
Iowa
Lois Humble
Cecil Replogle
Frances Sartor
Meda Hauenstein
Robert Masson
Anna Mae White
Marjorie Faulkner
Margaret Hennon
Mary Moorehead
Beverly Niffenegger
Mildred Meyer
Edith Megdelsen
W. L. Saunders
Creston Junior College
Department of Public Instruction
Frances Hayes
Wilma Brower
Alethea Montgomery
Harland Mead
Kenneth Kimberlin
Iowa health conference attendees travel to Des Moines
Eleanor Cruikshank and K. 8. Krause attend separate Des Moines meetings during the Iowa Public Health Nurses Association convention. Local guests include Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Coffman and Mrs. Nathan Kaupke visiting Frank McFarlane's family. Weekend plans feature gas and electric bill discounts and social visits with relatives.
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Eleanor Cruikshank
Des Moines
Iowa Public Health Nurses Association
Dewey Coffman
LaCrosse
Wis
Nathan Kaupke
Cedar Rapids
Frank McFarlane
McFarlane
Coffman
Kaupke
New Mexico
California
Washington Omits District Meet
Washington High School track athletes sign up for the southeast Iowa district meet at Fort Madison on Saturday. Coach Peck Geneva says most Demons are underclassmen and will struggle against Albia and Oskaloosa in the Tuesday triangular and the Friday Little Six meet at Fort Madison. A squad of 20 will compete, led by seniors Captain JT J Berdo Terry Anderson and Jiminis Gallagher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Iowa
Fort Madison
Peck Geneva
Demons
Albia
Oskaloosa
Geneva
J. Berdo
Terry Anderson
Jiminis Gallagher
Seventh Grade Tracks Meet Teams Duel At Case Field
Seventh graders at Case Field competed in a nine event program withRoom 102 taking a 65 percent score over room 17s 5014. Calvin Little posted standout 80 yard time 2 35 while Ralph Curl ran the 100 yard dash in 12 5 near Lyle Box eighth grade mark. Local boys prepare for May 20 junior high meet at Case Field and May 17 at Albia with Centerville Os kaloosa Knoxville Ottumwa among opponents.
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Case Field
Room 17
Ralph Curl
Lyle Box
Calvin Little
Southeastern Iowa
Albia
Centerville
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Ottumwa
Standings and Results From Major Leagues
Major League standings show American League leaders Cleveland and New York at top with New York edging Cleveland in recent results. National League notes Brooklyn, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh with Wednesday games and rain delays. Also mentions attendees at the Tulip Festival in Pella.
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Cleveland
York
Chelaeo
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Newhouser
Dietrich
Feller
Kennedy
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Iain
Posedel
Gumbert
Casey
Hughes
England Alderman Celebrates 90th Birthday
No Insurance Alderman E G Spurgeon Folke stone England has just celebrated his ninetieth birthday. He tried to insure his life as a young man but no company would accept him.
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E. G. Spurgeon
Folkestone
England
Hospital Discharges and Admissions Noted in City
Everett Simpson discharged to his home at 809 West Madison yesterday afternoon. Wanda Loeffler of Brighton operated on for acute appendicitis this morning. Marvin Bower of North Second Avenue admitted for observation.
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Everette Simpson
West Madison
Wanda Loeffler
Brighton
Marvin Bower
North Second Avenue
Mixed Chorus Presents Spring Concert at High School
The high school mixed chorus performed a spring program in the auditorium as part of National Music Week. Mrs A Anderson from the Fortnightly club introduced Boyd White who conducted the chorus with Mrs Boyd White on piano and Lois Humble as accompanist. Soloists included Douglas Dowell Meda Hauenstein Merle Booth John Rothlisberger Eleanore Keagy Huzene Dunlap and Max Darnell. A recital by Sorden studio pupils is set for this evening at eight at First Presbyterian church as part of National Music Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Anderson
Boyd White
Lois Humble
Douglas Dowell
Meda Hauenstein
Merle Booth
John Rothlisberger
Eleanore Keagy
Hwuzene Dunlap
Max Darnell
Sorden
First Presbyterian Church
Health Talks Highlight Need for Hospital Expansion in Washington
Washington officials praised the county health unit after noting a 60 percent drop in tuberculosis deaths over ten years. Dr. Boice lauded public health leadership, while A. Atchison introduced him. Letts described severe crowding at the hospital and urged more space and improved facilities, especially for the wash and stock rooms, ahead of a June vote on an addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Boice
A. Atchison
Letts
Entertain Members of Fleur-de-Lis Club at Crone Home
Mrs Al Crone and Mrs George Foster co hosted a luncheon for Fleur de Lis club members at Crone's home yesterday. Eighteen members and five guests attended a three course noon meal with spring flower table decor and American flag place favors. The president Mrs P F Whisler led a brief business meeting.
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al Crone
George Foster
Floyd Letts
Palmer Babcock
P. F. Whisler
Donald Lins
Woodrow Crone
Phyllis Crone
Harry Drake
M. M. Flynn
U and I Club Sees Mrs Boileau Host Nine Members
Mrs. Dill Boileau hosted nine members of the U and I Club on a Wednesday afternoon with guest Mrs. Jack Caldwell joining as a new member. President Mert King led a brief meeting planning a May 15 potluck at Boileau’s home and a comforter project for a needy family. Ben Coppock aided in refreshments. next family night will be a Sunset Park picnic on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dill Boileau
U and
Jack Caldwell
Mert King
Boileau
Ben Coppock
Sunset Park
Evelyn Walton and Marvin Pearson Wed in Las Vegas
Evelyn L. Walton and Marvin R. Pearson married May 3 in Las Vegas in a Methodist ceremony. Attendants Modelle Flynn and Rayford Hall joined the couple. the bride wore aqua crepe and gardenias. The couple will reside in Glendale, California, as Pearson works for Douglass Aircraft.
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Clinton Walton
Springville
Iowa
West Chester
Evelyn L. Walton
Marvin R. Pearson
Los Angeles
Calif
A. R. Pearson
Las Vegas
Ford Gilbert
Modelle Flynn
Hollywood
Rayford Hall
Covina
Pearson
Flynn
Springville High School
Commercial Extension Business College of
Omaha
Nebr
C. E. Walton
Regular Meeting of Eastern Star Honors Mrs Parrish
Eastern Star officers hosted a meeting at the Masonic temple with Mrs Frank Parrish receiving a gift. Worthy Matron Mrs H M Dodder chaired the session and a letter from Mrs Hicks, longtime resident of the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Aged in Boone, was read. The local chapter sent reminiscences to Mrs Hicks.
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Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Order
Frank Parrish
H. M. Dodder
Hicks
Masonic Eastern Star
Boone
May Queen Crowning and First Communion at St James
St James School holds its annual May Queen crowning Sunday at St James Church with Mary Lou Barth chosen to crown the statue and a procession from the school to the church. First Holy Communion will be received at the 7 am mass by a group of named children, followed by hymns sung by student voice pupils.
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St. James
Richard J. Egan
Wilton
Mary
Mary Lou Barth
Shirley Duncan
Barbara Peiffer
Dorothy Jean Roth
Marie Vittatoe
Damaris Badham
Wayne Barnes
Janice Campbell
Charles Greiner
Arlo Kern
Marilyn Miller
Edwin Sueppel
Donald Sojka
Mary Joe Tobin
Mary Alice Walker
Gale Walker
Jane Whitehead
Richard Ward
Martha Whittaker
Edna Mae Wieland
the Herald
Donald Creech
The
Angels
Carol Walker
Kaye Badham
Kenneth Twojovsky
Charles Bruty
Laurence Barth
Bobbie Libe
Lois Ofelt
Margaret Ann Walker
Walnut Woman's Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs E Lewis
Sixteen members answered roll call as the Walnut Women's Club was entertained by Mrs. Everett Lewis. Guests included Mrs. Alvin Lewis and daughter Retha along with several members. Mrs. Glen Davis spoke on music as the group sang America and God Bless America led by Mrs. Leslie Gates. Mrs. Everett Lewis, president, presided over a brief business session. Hostesses were Mrs. Glen Dunbar and Mrs. UC C McKay with refreshments served. The June meeting will be with Mrs. Glen Davis.
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Walnut Women’s Club
Everett Lewis
Alvin Lewis
Retha
M. M. Steele
Joe Nebergall
Ross’ Yates
Clifford Widmer
Glen Davis
America
Leslie Gates
Glen Dunbar
UC. C. McKay
Red Cross Sewing Project Discussed by Rural Club
Rural Woman's club members and guest Iola Luckenbill met with Harriet Phillips hosting yesterday afternoon. Ten members offered tributes to mothers as Lester Luckenbill presided and Claud Rhodebeck read minutes. The committee for the sewing project includes Lloyd Alliman Will Marie and Peiffer. A trio Mary Shields Luckenbill Alliman performed Swing Song May Flowers and March of the Heroes.
Letter of appreciation fuels Boone Home furniture fund
A letter of appreciation accompanied by a generous collection the night before helped raise a substantial sum to purchase new furniture for the Home at Boone. The effort underscores community support for the facility’s needs and improvements.
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Boone
Heilman Elected President of B and P W Club
Mary Lynn Heilman was elected president of the Business and Professional Woman's club at a meeting last evening at the B J Holmes home with Betty White as hostess. Officers for the new year include Lois Coffman vice president Betty White recording secretary Martha Annee Mace corresponding secretary Faye Holland stewardess Lucy Dempsey treasurer. The retiring president Mary Peck will attend the state convention in Des Moines May 15 to 18 and Miss Holland was named delegate along with the new president.
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Mary Lynn Heilman
Business and Professional Woman's Clu
B. J. Holmes
Betty White
Lois Coffman
Martha Annee Mace
Faye Holland
Lucy Dempsey
Mary Peck
Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Des Moines
Miss Holland
Honor Boyd White Hidden Birthday Party
Boyd White was surprised as sixteen music students arrived at his home after a high school concert to honor his birthday. They presented a thoughtful gift and spent the evening sharing opinions on their musical program while Mrs White served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd White
Mr. White
Mrrs. White
Rebekah Club Meeting at Mrs Claire Gray Home
Rebekah Club members gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs Claire Gray's home. They approved setting up two booths at the district convention of Rebekah and Odd Fellow lodges to be held here on June 6. The group planned an all day sewing event Friday May 15 at Mrs Myrtle Morian's home. Refreshments were served after the meeting. Mrs Cloyee Horsey assisted.
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Claire Gray
Rebekah Elub
Rebekah
Myrtle Morian
Cloyee Horsey
Valley Ladies Aid Society Hosts Meeting in Carl Klein Home
Mrs. Carl Klein hosted the Valley Ladies Aid Society event with thirteen members present. President Mrs. J Teal led the business and song service, two members staged a short play, guest Darlene Humston sang marinha solos, and refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs. Sarah Knox Mrs. Lloyd Humston Caroline Sheets and Marjorie Sheetz.
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Carl. Klein
Valley Ladies Aid Society
J . Teal
J. A. Mayer
L. A. Luers
Darlene Humston
Sarah Knox
Lloyd Humston
Caroline Sheets
Marjorie Sheetz
Asphalt Shingle Invented in Grand Rewine Mirch
The first asphalt shingle, the most common roof covering in the United States, was reportedly made in Grand Rewine Mirch in 199. The note comes from a recent issue of American Roofer highlighting American invention.
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America
American Roofer
Social Calendar Activities and Meetings Schedule
Notices for this calendar list vocal and instrumental pupils recitals at Lorden Studio and Presbyterian church on Friday, Edith Boileau Reister piano recital Saturday, Municipal Band concert at Central Park, and various meetings at Masonic temple and local homes. Details include dates, times, locations, and hosts for groups like Odd Fellows, DeMolay, T T T, Ann Judson Circle, American Home, Past Noble Grand Circle, and Christian luncheon events.
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Lorden Studio
Presbyterian Church
Odd Fellows
Masonic Temple
T.T.T
Glenn L. Wilson
Third Ave
Ann Judson
Stutsman
Noble Grand Circle
Carl. Hancher
American Home
Glenn McCall
Washington St
Fred Wagner
Birthday Celebrations Highlight Local Residents
Carl Nelson and his daughter Sevilla Jean celebrate birthdays with Sevilla turning seven. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Howell mark their wedding anniversary. A. J. Robertson Lillian Minick Grace Munro and Paul McGraw have birthdays today. West Chester resident Mrs James Grigess celebrates, and Crawfordsville’s Mrs Sam Baker also has her day.
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Carl Nelson
Sevilla Jean
Mrs. Lawrence Howell
A. J. Robertson
Lillian Minick
Grace Munro
Paul McGraw
James Griges
West Chester
Sam Baker
Crawfordsville
Women's Clubs Elect Marshalltown Woman President
Mrs. David Lennox Jr. of Marshalltown is elected president of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs, succeeding Mrs. Carl Webster Reed of Cresco, heading an organization of 33 000 women at its closing session in Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
David Lennox, Jr
Marshalltown
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Carl Webster Reed
Cresco
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Camp Wood, Mo
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Krause
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Reister Bros
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Hancock
Mrs
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Mrs. Griggs
New Haven Ladies Aid
Washington Cleaners
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L. Ivan Norton
Eveready Plumbing & Htg. Co
Curl
Casey Jones
Carl Little
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Batterson
Carl
Beaman
Simons
Doran
Junior Batterson
John Dodd
D. W. McClure
W. L. Kiehelberger
John Shebeck
Irene Yard
Pella
U and I
Mrs. Boileau
M. R. Pearson
Lasacas
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Curtiss- Wright Technical Institute
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Walnut Woman’s Club
Red Cross
Honor Boyd White
Rebekah Club
Carl Klein Home
Larry
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Dodge & Plymouth Sales & Service
Clipper
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Ada Thomas
R. Bauer
Ada May Thomas
Roy Bauer
Homer Hotle
Art Rigenhaggen
Milo DeLong
Beverly Sprague
Harold Rigenhagen
Thomas
Paul Griffith
H.E.O. Club
Ruth Ginkens
Richard Schiebel
Dorothy Embree
Embree
Lucille Meyer
Georgina White
Francis Libe
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Fern Dyson
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