Huxfords Leave Lansing for Oskaloosa and Wichita
Mr and Mrs W F Huxford of Lansing Michigan depart after a brief visit with C B and A W Yard brothers here He formerly served as a YMCA secretary and now does evangelistic work for Michigan He will visit his father in OsKaloosa then proceed to Wichita Kansas for a northern Baptist convention
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W. F. Huxford
Lansing
Mich
Oskaloosa
C. B
A. W. Yard
Huxford
State of Michigan
Wichita
Kan
Northern Baptist Convention
Mount Everest Record Claim Challenges Climbing History
The claim notes Mount Everest as the world’s highest mountain and states that it has never been climbed, presenting an unconventional view of one of geology’s most famed summits.
Starlings Introduced in the United States in 1890
The note records that starlings were introduced into the United States in 1890. This succinct historical fact highlights the early introduction of the species and sets a date for subsequent naturalization and spread across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Standing of Clubs In Major Leagues
Nationals and AL standings show Cincinnati and Cleveland atop lists with Pittsburgh and New York trailing. Results from Wednesday include Brooklyn beating Cincinnati and Pittsburgh routing Philadelphia. Upcoming pitchers feature Lanning Schumacher Blanton and Thompson in key matchups.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
Higbe
Lanning
Schumacher
Passeau
Salvo
Shaun
Blanton
Thompson
Cleveland
Chisago
Washington
Teer Chaoe
St. Louia
Detroit
Smith
Bonham
Milnar
Johnson
Auker
Chase
Newhouser
Beckman
Stewart P T A Final Meeting At Stewart School
Mothers of kindergarten and first grade pupils hosted the final Stewart P T A meeting. Programs were by the two grades with songs and pantomimes. Officers were installed and a number of committee reports given. The group pledged funds for summer playground and dental care and planned activities for May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart School
Parent Teacher Association
Mary Welch
Helen Wylie
Charlotte Jackson
Don Kuntz
Max Cook
Everett Burham
Warren Stewart
Ben Miller
Roger Sherman
William Kyle
Cook
William Putman
Ted Crone
P.T.A
Keokuk
Art Pratt
Victor Blattner
Stewart P.T.A
Dorothy Kammueller
Miss Kammueller
Association
Washington
Lester Muck
Keith Williams
Harley Brock
Clarence Goff
Leland Baker
al Logan
Harry Renoux
Richard Powers
Coppock School Program Friday Evening on the Lawn
Coppock school children will present a program on the school lawn Friday evening at o clock with a small admission charge. Eulalia M Benson 7613. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 and spouses invited to potluck supper at 6 30 Friday at the Masonic Temple meat furnished bring own table service sandwiches and a high to pass 7613 a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppock School
Oclock
Eulalia M. Benson
Bethlehem Commandery No. 45
Masonic Temple
Arlington National Cemetery burials hit 48014 by June 17 1939
Arlington National Cemetery reported a total of 48 014 burials through June 17 1939. The figure reflects ongoing interments and marks a significant milestone in the cemetery's occupancy.
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Arlington
Arlington National Cemetery
V F W Post Plans for Memorial Day Observance
Washington County VFW outlines Memorial Day activities at the weekly meeting led by incoming commander Fred J Longer. Tom Swift will organize a firing squad, a color guard may appear in the parade, and Dave McGaffey will oversee painting the Elm Grove cemetery flag staff. Several former Navy sailors plan a wreath-laying service, and memorial tributes were held for deceased members including Harry Swift and E B Hammer. Delegates and alternates were chosen for the district convention in Washington on May 25. Dave McGaffey will ensure the city’s flag donated by the Daughters of Union Veterans is displayed on key observance days in Central Park.
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Washington County Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fred J. Longer
Tom Swift
Longer
Dave McGaffey
Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington
Navy
Archie Buwer
Eli Plank
Bernard Walker
Glenn Davis
Harry Swift
Joseph O'Donnell
E. B. Hammer
Charles Bickford
C. A. Neiswanger
V.F.W. Post
John Pebbler
Ben Holt
Jesse
Daughters of Union Veterans
Central Park
Local Ladies Attend Fairfield Dinner for National Senior Aid
Mrs Floyd Murdock Mrs Roy Brobst and Mrs L R Baker attended a dinner and reception for Orpha Turner Fairfield hosted by the Woman's Relief Corps national senior aid. Mr and Mrs R E Shannon left on a business trip to Kansas City with plans to visit relatives in Lees Summit Missouri.
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Floyd Murdock
Roy Brobst
L. R. Baker
Fairfield
National Senior Aid of Woman's Relief Corps
Orpha Turner
R. E. Shannon
Kansas City
M. A
Harold Putnam
Robert Lytle
Toledo
Victor Westphal
Putnam
Eldora
C D A Officers Named at Meeting
Members of the Catholic Daughters of America elected officers for the new year at a meeting last evening in the K C hall. Re elected grand regent is Mrs. Margaret Payne with Mary Birka lecturer and Kathryn Flynn treasurer among others. May 26 breakfast plans announced to be held at the K C hall with Mrs Wehr Mrs Whittaker and Flynn in charge. Refreshments served during social hour by Cathrine Shalla Lacey Dempsey and Mary Birka.
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Catholic Daughters of America
K. C. Hall
Margaret Payne
Martin Whittaker
Mary Birka
S. J. Boyd
Lucy Dempsey
Kathryn Flynn
Agnes Wheelan
Monitor
Joe Wehr
Sentinel
Leo Suepepel
Cleo Shockey
J. M. Kelly
Catherine Shalla
Lacey Dempsey
Baptist Congregation Names Officers At Business Meeting
Members of the Baptist church enjoyed a cooperative supper and congre gational meeting led by Rev. Alfred Trenerry. Reports from committees and plans for October Centennial were discussed. officer roles for deacons trustees and church staff were announced with many reelections.
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Baptist Congregation
Baptist Church
Alfred Trenerry
J. Sutton
Dave Benson
Harold Walker
Richard Leet
C. V. Brown
Stanley Brock
Ben Coppock
Cora Hopping
W. P. Moore
Nellie Wiley
Marietta Workman
Hi Y Mak es Year s Awards at Mother s Night Banquet
Members of the Hi Y organization of high school entertained their mothers at the annual Mother-Son banquet in the YMCA Community room with 135 attendees. Honor guests included Mr. and Mrs. BR. A. Ralston and others. Installations for 1941-42 honored Everett Squire as president and a full slate of officers. First and second year award pins were presented to numerous Hi Y members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HI Y
Y.M.C.A
BR. A. Ralston
W. A. Erbe
W. D. Dwyer
Ethel MccCreedy
Elizabeth Irwin
Boyd E. White
Burchard Holden
Hiv
Merle Booth
Willis Booth
Douglas Dowell
John Rothlisberger
Everett Squire
Bob Marble
Richard Anderson
Kimball Gates
Persident
Bob Gray
Don Vorhees
Tom Walker
Herbert Huber
Donald Klein
Donald Pauls
David Masson
Kimbal Gates
Bill Mass
Ira Morrison
Richard Gardner
Bill Hammer
Melvin Gingerich
Dale Perkins
Clarence Logan
James Birney
Leigh Soule
National Council
Claire Gray
Max Bales
Raymond Bell
Dick Bordwell
Bob Conner
Don Crossett
Dick Crossett
Robert Custer
Bob Downing
Richard Flynn
Raymond Kerr
Bob Morgan
Everette Miller
John Perdock
Tommy Richards
Tobert Reed
Dale Sheetz
Ruth Lowe Moves to Column Bus Junction with James Fischer family
Ruth Lowe relocates to Colum bus Junction to reside with the James Fischer family. Mr and Mrs Ray Hancher of Iowa City were guests the first of the week of Mr and Mrs Fred D Stewart. Mrs Hancher is a nurse at the children s hospital and Mr Hancher studies dentistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Lowe
Columbus Junction
James Fischer
Ray Hancher
Iowa City
Fred D. Stewart
Hancher
Children’s Hospital
School of Dentistry
Fort Snelling
Minn
Hospital Discharges and Admissions Reported Today
Mrs. Emil Peiffer and her daughter Mary Josephine were discharged this morning. Eddie Morrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Morrison Jr., underwent a tonsillectomy. Anthony Potsander was admitted yesterday evening as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Peiffer
Mary Josephine
Eddie Morrison
J. Morrison, Jr
Anthony Potsander
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