Local Birth And Travel News From Kalona And Area
Locals Mr and Mrs Daniel Yoder of Kalona are parents of a nine pound daughter born last evening in their home. Mrs Louise White and Mrs Frances Cherry returned last evening from an automobile trip to Old Mexico Texas and other southern points including the Ozarks and Excelsior Springs Mo They were gone ten days. Mildred Moffitt left this morning for her territory in north western Iowa for the Elder and Shannon company after spending a few days here in the office.
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Daniel Yoder
Kalona
Bor
Louise White
Frances Cherry
Old Mexico
Texas
Ozarks
Excelsior Springs
Gotte
Mildred Moffitt
Iowa
The
Elder and Shannon Company
National League Game Results and Standings Summary
The National League standings list Brooklyn leading with a .6618 or .853 win percentage, followed by Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New York with varying records. Monday results show Brooklyn 6 over Philadelphia 38 and New York 11 over Boston 5. Tonight’s schedule includes Cincinnati at Brooklyn and St. Louis at Philadelphia among others.
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W. LI
Ahamghet
Canadwanee
Brooklyn
Isan
Philadelphia
Pitteouren
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
la Pet
Louis
Local News Highlights of Visits and a Lost Dog
Mrs. Gladys Prescott of Iowa City visited Mrs. Carl J. Roberts yesterday and today. Mrs. Harry Haney traveled from Cedar Rapids to visit her parents. Notice warns no trespassing on John Turner's land south of Washington. Mrs. Boyd Stephens returned from Ames and visited Mrs. Dave Edwards. Mrs. W. E. Howell and son Ted Allan plan a three day Brighton trip with Mr. and Mrs. FEF. M. Swisher and friends. Mrs. Howell will take normal training tests there. Mrs. Q. T. Hayer and Wilda of Harrison Ark spent days in Washington. Wilda’s dog shipped to Davenport disappeared from its box. searches west of here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Haney
Cedar Rapids
W. P. Moore
W. E. Howell
Ted Allan
Brighton
Fef. M. Swisher
Q. T. Hayer
Wilda
Harrison, Ark
Washington
Davenport
Jack Reid
Here
Washington aims for strong showing at Little Six Meet
Washington high school enters the Little Six outdoor meet at Burlington Friday night. Fort Madison and Ottumwa tied for first at Ottumwa with 44 points. Keokuk 43 and Ottumwa 42 follow. Washington’s Jack Mace placed second in the 200 yard low hurdles behind Gillespie of Oskaloosa and is favored to win this event at the conference meet Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Burlington
Washington
DeYnons
Ottumwa
Fort Madison
Oskaloosa
Keokuk
Grinnell
Fairfield
Knoxville
Albla
Corydon
Jack Mace
Gillespie
Mace
Snyder Shines in Iowa City Spring Football Show
Washington players observed at the intrasquad spring game noted Charley Snyder of Washington as a top contender for a Hawkeye tackle or guard spot next fall. He played about half the game at tackle as the team won, limiting opponent gains on that side. Local Wash ington QB club members attended a dinner where Al Baldrige reported Coach Eddie Anderson was pleased with Snyder’s progress and improvement.
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Washington
Iowa City
Charley Snyder
Hawkeye
Snyder
al Baldrige
Fddie Anderson
Snyder Threeprine
Illness in Bet
Betty Jean Sehmidt daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudie Sehmidt remains very ill this week after an infection in mouth and eyes. Measles preceded ear trouble with an ear needing lancing. Harold and Bessie improving daily from measles and ear trouble. Mrs Howard Freshwaters of Keota visited this morning. C Davis traveled to Davenport to spend a week with Charles Grayson and family. Don C Davis a junior at S U L is a charter member of Iowa chapter at Chi Epsilon. Installation occurred in Old Capitol Senate chamber with officers installed. Davis secretary. Dan Keigelman of Des Moines and Dunlap Kalona visited and shopped yesterday. Mrs W J Koupp and Mrs Ernest Wisco of Sioux City visit this evening. Wisco plans Iowa City trip. Koupp to visit relatives. Frank Nicols family and Mrs Pearl Foster of West Des Moines guests of Mr and Mrs Glen Ross. Foster is Nicols mother and Mrs Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Sehmidt
Rudie Sehmidt
Harold
Bessie
Don C. Davis
Charles W. Davis
College of Engineering
S.U.L
Iowa
Chi Epsilon
Senate
Old Capitol
Ata
Davis
W. J. Koupp
Ernest Wisco
Sioux City
Marian
Ruth Bridges
Dackscanville
Lll
MacMurray
Oljiece
Wisco
Iowa City
Fred Hart
Koupp
Frank Nicols
Gary
Pearl Foster
West Des Moines
Glen Ross
Foster
Nicols
Koss
Missionary Circle of the Christian Church
V. D. Hochstetter
K. A. Petersenmn
Mary
Hi. V. Snodgrass
R. Heterseim
Geo. Eglin
J. F. O Lavelin
J. Humeston
Oe Keota
Robert Guetgerich
Dan Guengerich
Ladies Aid
Methodist Church
A. B. Hender
Davenport
A. Hender
T. Adams
Brighton
Everett Allen
Birmingham
Michigan
Ozarks to Get Model Village Greenville Rebuilt by 1941
Plans for a model town to be built at a new site for Greenville near the St. Francis river floodplain outline reshaped streets preserving trees and park space. About 600 residents must move, with completion targeted as dam waters rise by 1941.
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Jefferson City
Greenville
St. Francis
Wappapella
State Planning Board
United States Gold Output Rises in 1939
The Bureau of Mines reports 1939 gold production at 5,593,425 fine ounces valued at $195,769,875, up 8 percent from 1938. California led with 25 percent of total, while the Philippines 18 percent and Alaska 12 percent also contributed, with Utah and Montana showing the largest percentage gains due to copper and zinc-lead ore output.
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Washington
Bureau of Mines
United States
Denver
The
Bureau
California
Philippine Islands
Alaska
South Dakota
Colorado
Nevada
Arizona
Utah
Montana
After 41 Years in Navy He May Stay In for Life
Newport R I Chief Storekeeper Stanley Baker aged 71, oldest in active naval service, may remain in the Navy indefinitely by special authorization. Baker, attached to the naval torpedo station, has 41 years of service since 1885 birth in South Dennis Massachusetts. His family ties include navy captains on Cape Cod and a great uncle who commanded the frigate Constitution.
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Newport
R. L
Stanley Baker
Navy
Navy Department
Baker
Naval Torpedo Station
Thomas Withers
Department
South Dennis
Mass
Sleeping sickness in horses linked to mosquitoes
Pathologists report that morose sleeping sickness in horses is caused by mosquitoes and other blood-sucking insects, suggesting vectors as the source of the ailment and urging control measures.
Five Million Dollar Daily Loss From Soil Erosion
Chicago report cites Dr. H. H. Bennett study showing over 63 million tons of plant food and more than 2 billion dollars yearly lost from nitrogen phosphoric acid and potash alone. Erosion affects 63 million tons, with fertilizer use urged by colleges, stations and agents to restore fertility and boost yields.
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Chicago
H. H. Bennett
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
America
Young Women Break Old Kitchen Role For Industrial Influence
Washington reports a shift as women in summer wage earner schools move from kitchen duties to shaping social and economic policy. The study of 1931 to 1934 alumni from University of Wisconsin Asheville Barnard Bryn Mawr Han son Shore schools shows rising union involvement, more domestic workers, and a typical student profile of 24 year old native born single skilled workers.
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Barnard
New York City
Hanson Shore Labor School
Bryn Mawr
Dr Mudd's Island Prison Opens to Public Access
Historic Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas 65 miles off Key West has been opened to visitors by the national park service. A triweekly boat service and docking for private craft are now available. the fort built in 1846 served as Gulf defenses and housed Dr Samuel A Mudd who treated Booth after Lincoln's assassination and was later pardoned in 1869.
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Washington
Fort
Jefferson
Roosevelt
Florida
National Park Service
Key West
Gulf of Mexico
Samuel A. Mudd
Maryland
John Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
Death in Kitchen Chair Claims Two Lives
London reports a man William Walsgrove aged 56 collapsed and died while seated in his kitchen chair. Days later his widow aged 50 died suddenly in the same chair, prompting local inquiries.
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London
William Walsgrove
Bone Fractures Recur Among Bartholomew Family
In Whitehall New York six members of the Bartholomew family have suffered bone fractures within the state assemblyman Herbert A Bartholomew's relatives. The injuries include a skull fracture and other broken bones highlighting repeated incidents in the family.
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Whitehall
N. Y
Bartholomews
Herbert A. Bartholomew
Sweden Serves Free Milk at Hotels and Meals
An article notes that in Sweden free milk is provided in most hotels and meals, similar to free water in the United States, highlighting a hospitality practice in Nordic lodgings.
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Sweden
America
Mothers Day Dinner Hosts and Family Visits Mentioned
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Conger hosted a mothers day dinner for Mrs R A Dawson and her family in Waterloo including Dawson's sons Lawrence and Floyd and daughter Mrs W A Arildson with grandchildren Patty and Richard Arildson. Dave McCreedy visited his parents H J and Mrs McCreedy on Friday and plans to move to Clinton with his wife Lois who has been in Denison Texas.
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Lloyd Conger
R. A. Dawson
Mrs. Dawson
Lawrence and
Floyd
W. A. Arildson
Patty and
Richard Arildson
Waterloo
Dave McCreedy
H. J. McCreedy
Baptist Men Meet in Social Hall for Monthly Session
The Baptist men gathered last night in the church social hall led by Boys and Youth Task head S. W. Kaster. Rev I Fredmund conducted a song service and devotion while Richard Leet presided over the business meeting. John Yousling and students performed accordion selections. Dr. C R Keagy spoke on his World War experiences urging peace and warning against propaganda.
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S. W. Kaster
I. Fredmund
Richard Leet
John Yousling
Phil Nelson
Donald Kracaw
Wyman
Phillip Ruth
C. R. Keagy
Fredmund
Law Professor Publishes Children’s Story The Adventures of Kozo
Law Professor Paul Sayre of the University of Town pivots from legal writing to children’s fiction with The Adventures of Kozo. The book features Kozo’s boyhood adventures in an Iowa Town inspired setting, drawn from Sayre’s own son and Iowa City.
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Owa City
Paul Sayre
University of Town
Apura
Ebyil- Gren
Kozo
Iowa
Iowa City
Farmer 73 in Alienation Suit Opens in Des Moines
A Des Moines alienation case opens in district court against Christ Augustin, with Earl Randolph, 41, former Hotel Cargill operator, claiming a 73-year-old Adair county man used a false uncle-guardian role to affect Randolph's wife. Augustin contends the woman is not Randolph's wife and that Randolph knew of their five-year liaison.
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Des Moines
Adair County
Loy Ladd
Earl Randolph
Hotel
Cargill
Christ Augustin
Randolph
Hospital Dismissals and Major Operations Renew Medical Roundup
At the hospital Fred Werner of Washington was dismissed yesterday afternoon. Harold Leet of West Chester underwent a major operation this morning. Mrs. Logan Gargan of Washington also underwent a major operation this morning.
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Fred Werner
Washington
Harold Leet
West Chester
Mrs. Logan Gargan
Redwood Empire Redwood Trees Dominate Northern California
The most extensive stands of commercial redwood trees today are found in Del Norte Humboldt and Mendocino counties of the Redwood Empire along California's north coastal region.
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del Norte
Humboldt
Mendocino
Redwood Empire
California
Seniors Display Their Pictures in Kalona Window
Kalona May 14 The Hes selshwerd Store Window decorates with senior pictures in blue and gold, a rising sun motif, and baby photos. The area highlights local families, church groups, and school events as residents share visits, open houses, and community activities across Kalona.
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Kalona
Hesselsehw Werdt
Local Social Roundup From Ainsworth and Davenport
May 13 notices from Ainsworth report Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Pressly and Mildred attending a reception at C. W. Kilpatrick’s Burlington home. Homer Jones returned to Washington DC after a visit with his mother Mrs. J. C. Jones. Mrs. Martha Jones Armstrong of Minneapolis plans to extend her stay. Mrs. W. F. Smyttie and family visited H. Seattleberg in Davenport last Thursday.
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Ainsworth
J. B. Pressly
Mildred
C. W. Kilpatrick
Burlington
Homer Jones
Washington
V. C
J. C. Jones
Martha Jones Armstrong
Minneapolis
W. F. Smyttie
Dorothy
Richard
H. Seatteberg
Davenport
White Shrine Card Party Held at Masonic Temple
Four tables of bridge were played at the White Shrine card party in the Masonic Temple with Neh score prizes at each table. Traveling prize went to Mrs. Helen Bowers of Harper. Hostesses were Mrs. Will Hemmings Mrs. T A Flenner Mrs. T J Pease and Mrs. O EB Sehmitt. Refreshments followed. another party planned in two weeks.
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Will Hemmings
T A. Flenner
T. J. Pease
O. EB. Sehmitt
White Shrine
Masonic Temple
HH. M Dodder
Nellie Dodder
Mawr Jay
EB. BK
Helen Bowers
Harper
Two Birthdays Honored at Mason Home Dinner
Mr and Mrs Elmer Mase and daughter Margaret hosted a Sunday dinner at their Kentucky Mason home honoring Ivie Mason whose birthday was Saturday and Mrs Lewis Hering whose celebration was Sunday. Guests included Mel and Mrs Liste Dering of Jew City, Mr and Mrs Lewis Hering of Havee, Glen and Bert Hale of Crawfordsville, and Sid Gookle of Ainaworth.
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Elmer Mase
Margaret
Ivie Mason
Lewis Hering
Mel
Liste Dering
Jews City
Jlavee
Glen and
Bert Hale
Crawfordsville
Sid Gookle
Ainaworth
Dayton Grove News Highlights May Visitations and Quarry Work
Mrs. Ellis Romine of Rose Bit visited with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Erness Crawford. Mrs. Sadie Moore and family visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs J B Moore. Lee Embree and son from Cedar Rapids along with Carl Richardson and daughter of Keota were Sunday guests. Several men began work this week at the stone quarry on the farm of Mrs A K Knotts.
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J. BR. Moore
Dayton Grove
Ellis Romine
Erness Crawford
Sadie Moore
Dean
Wilbur
J. Bb Moore
Lee Embree
Cedar Rapids
Carl Richardson
Keota
Wim
Embree
Cemetery Road Carnival Parking Protest Urges Respect for Beautification
Chief of Police Jay Brown reports complaints of people parking on the cemetery road shoulder during the carnival crowds. She urges attendees to refrain from blocking or damaging the roadside beautification project by parking cars improperly.
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Jay Brown
Cemetery Road
Local Family Ties Highlight Portland Des Moines Visits
Mrs. John Hochstetler of Portland Oregon visited Des Moines with relatives including Mrs M W Hochstetler while Mr and Mrs Hons Armour hosted. The group attended a Sharon meeting last Friday evening. Master George Iy had an emergency appendectomy at Mercy hospital Iowa City Tuesday. Al Reeves and daughter Faye of Washington visited Everett Teete's home today.
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John Hochstetler
Portland
Oregon
M. Wb. Hochstetler
Des Mointes
Hons. Armour
Centennial Mrs. Sarah Haines Celebrates Ludth Birthday
Mystic resident Mrs. Sarah Haines marked her milestone birthday on April 23 with family and friends in town. Local commemorations honored her years of community involvement and long life.
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Sarah Haines
Mystic
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Ween Babies
Roy Hofer
Junction City
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Lucy Sherman
Theda van Patten
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H. V. Snodgrass
Cedar Falls
Tower of Foresters
Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters
H. L. Walker
J. L. Fry
Chanee Bane
Bessie Rockhorst
Luella Stumpf
Anna Chapok
Charles Werts
Mercy Hospital
Everett Teets
F. B. Sheppard
Oklahoma City
C. ©. Miller
Ruth Norris
Kt. Mason Home
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