Local social notes and upcoming events around town
James Harter of Ainsworth and Ruth I Johnson of Washington secured a marriage license at the courthouse. Mae Sturgeon and her mother of Keota and C C Dillon of Ottumwa were here on business yesterday. Roger Lance began work this week for Alfred Brown in the DX service station. Ervin Ray and Ed Kraemer of Des Moines with Mr and Mrs Ted Johnson were Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs A R Ledger. Bets on Ford or Mercury advertised. Ned Barden on ten day furlough from Camp Bowie Texas visited Cedar Rapids with his mother and sister. A group of Y's Men and wives held a bowling party at B B Bowling alleys. Attendees listed. NewMethod Paints promoted with money back guarantee at BF L Stewart Hardware. Commencement exercises in Brighton with Roger Stannard among graduates. Faye Holland and Mary Lyn Esiman planned to Des Moines for district BPW convention with hotel banquets and Emblem breakfast. Logan Mary Lynn Heilman John Applegate Mrs Henry S Shields and Faye Holland to Mt Vernon for Cornell music festival. Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Frederick Stock to give a concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Mary Lynn Heilman
John Applegate
Henry S. Shields
Faye Holland
Mt. Vernon
Cornell
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Frederick Stock
Twice Junior High Boys Entered In District Track Meet at Albia
The 12 man team from Albia High with coaches Peck Geneva and Joe Duca competes in the Southern Iowa junior high district meet at Albia. Local favorites include Dave Turner Clarence Cross Everett Prebys and Turner as well as sprinters and hurdlers, with relay lineups to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Peck Geneva
Joe Duea
Iowa
Dave Turner
Clarence Cross
Everett Prebys
Cross
Turner
Duca
Geneva
Washington
Bob Bostwick
Francis Schaeffer
Hal Longer
Junior Palmer
Bill Peters
Lyle Box
Davy Turner
Jess Smith
Kay Felton
Everett Prebyl
Kenneth Patterson
Indees Plan to Open Baseball Season With Game at Eldon
The Washington Indees plan to start their 1941 season with a Sunday road game against Eldon Merchants. Manager Max Raymond notes the squad has drilled but is not yet at full peak, with two top players in the army reducing outfield and pitching strength. Red Mellecker will pitch, with a lineup including Danton, Burich, Fuhr, Plowman, Buckwalter, Sojka, Whitehead, and Kimberlin. A semipro league meeting, led by George Haskell of Des Moines, is planned for Monday to finalize arrangements with other towns in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indees
Eldon
Washington Indees
Max Raymond
Jack Denton
Dale Kennedy
United States Army
Dale Burich
Riverside
Denton
Red Mellecker
Hills
Raymond
Mellecker
Hod Denton
Burich
Dale
George Haskell
Des Moines
Iowa
Muscatine
Fairfield
Wapello
Williamshoro
Town City
West Liberty
Fortnightly Dessert Party Presents One Act Play
Fortnightly club hospitality departments prepare a Tuesday evening dessert party at seven in the Lincoln school community room. A ten member drama cast will perform a one act comedy with mystery titled Flash of Red, followed by a walking rehearsal and decorated tables. Tickets are twenty five cents with reservations due by Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Elizabeth Dawson
Phillips and Hebner Drug Store
R. B. Shannon
Martha Sidles
W. D. Dwyer
Henry Bailey
W. B. Dupuis
C. R. McCutchen
Shannon
Carol Forgey
Helen Levis
Marie Landau
Ruth Foster
Lucy Stahl
Edna Mercer
Miss Sidles
Martha Decker
Dorothy Kammueller
Robert Young
Raymond Dayton
Harold Johnson
Don Maxwell
Harry Bowles
Zenta Powell
Merritt McDaniel
Mary Welch
Elsie Glassburner
Flavis Richards
Clarice Meek
R. H. McCleery
Elect Winkler to Head Physicians of Iowa
Davenport May 16 Dr Frank Winkler of Sibley was elected president of the Iowa State Medical society for the 1942 term He was also named secretary of the Military Surgeons society earlier this week Dr Earl B Bush of Ames was seated as president for the coming year Other officers elected included Dr James C Hill of Newton first vice president and George C Albright of Iowa City second vice president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Frank Winkler
Sibley
Iowa State Medical Society
Winkler
Military Surgeons’ Society
Earl B. Bush
Ames
James C. Hill
Newton
George C. Albright
Iowa City
Church Service Honors Seniors in West Chester
Baccalaureate services were held at West Chester Methodist Church on May 11 with a large congregation. The program included processional, scripture readings, prayers, hymns by the chorus and glee club, a sermon by Rev. J. B. Pollock, and benediction by Rev. George Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
West Chester Methodist Church
J. B. Pollock
George Pennington
West
Esther Booth
Des Moines
State Association of Post Office
John Auld
Delta
Brock
Keota
J. Utterback
Sigourney
Karl Atwood
Nellie Booth
Frank Beatty
Woodward
Oregon
Will
F. M. Lindenmeyer
Alvin Kepler
Kalona
Standings and Tuesday Orioles in Major Leagues
In Thursday action the major leagues show Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at Chicago Boston at St Louis and Philadelphia at Cincinnati Also results include Chicago 13 New York 1 Cleveland 6 Boston 4 Detroit 10 Philadelphia 2 St Louis 7 Washington 0 and multiple scheduled games with pitchers Lehrman Higbe Auker Leonard Bugby Harris and Beckman among those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Iain
Higbe
Lanning
Lehrman
Lee
Posedel
Gumbert
Wek
Cleveland
Antec
Conclinewanwete
Washington
Detroit
Brewer
Auker
Leonard
Bugby
Harris
Rowe
Beckman
Onan
Man Charged With DUI After Highway Crash
State Patrolman D. Braden filed charges against R. C. Risk for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a crash three miles north of town on road No. 1. Judge J. E. Bovee set a $500 bond and Risk was held for the September district court term. Risk sustained cuts and bruises but was able to attend court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. ©. Braden
R. C. Risk
Theodore B. Bailey
Court of Justice of the Peace
J. E. Bovee
Risk
Justice Court
Bethlehem Commandery and Wives Social Calendar
Notices for this calendar show events through Friday including Bethlehem Commandery and Wives pot luck at Masonic Temple 6:50 p.m. Garden department meets 7:30 p.m. with flower arrangements. Rebekah lodge balloting. W.R.C. and GAR gatherings. D Of U.S. GAR hall meeting. Rainbow Girls 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Handcraft lunch 1 p.m. North Side cafe. Fortnightly club dessert at Lincoln school. Wesleyan Service Guild meeting with Anna Waggoner. V F W auxiliary 8 p.m. at K C Hall. Lincoln P T A 7:30 p.m. Community room. Pythian Circle 2:30 p.m. with Mrs. H. M. Shaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Commandery
Masonic Temple
B. F. Bostwick
Rebekah Lodge
Hall
W.R.C
G.A.R. Hall
U.S
Nan Gar
Rainbow Girls
North Side Cafe
Lincoln School
Wesleyan Service Guild
M.E
Iowa federation of Business Women to hold 22nd annual convention
The Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women clubs hosts its 22nd annual convention in Des Moines from today through Sunday at Hotel Fort Des Moines with the eighth district as host. Governor George Wilson opens the event and Rev. Roland F. Philbrook speaks on One Small Candle at the luncheon. Pauline Mandigo of New York is guest speaker at the banquet on Banquet of Old Glory and Emblem breakfast is planned by Des Moines and Albia clubs. Mary Peck, president of the local chapter, attended in Des Moines yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Holland
Mary Lynnesiman
Des Moines
Amorrow
District Convention of Business and Professional Women's Club
Hotel
Fort Des Moines
Emblem
Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
George Wilson
Leon Club
Roland F. Philbrook
Trinity
Davenport
Centerville
Pauline Kk. Mandigo
New York City
National Federation of Press Women
Albia
Mary ‘Peck
Verdi Social Notes Parade Visits and Visits
May 14 community social roundup reports Mr and Mrs Frank Embree visiting Mrs Clara Godlove in Haskins. Leo Embree from Iowa City spent weekend with his parents. Several families gathered at different homes on Sunday. Mrs Joe Nebergall moved to Washington with daughter. Phil Weldin and daughter visited Leslie Gates. Kimball Gates attended the Oskaloosa track meet Tuesday.
South Carolina Motto: Dum Spiro Spero
The state motto of South Carolina is Dum Spiro, Spero, meaning While I breathe I hope. The phrase expresses perseverance under pressure and is linked to the long history of the Palmetto State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Wheat Marketing Quota Referendum Details 1941
A federal bulletin outlines the 1941 wheat quota plan based on an 858 million bushels 1941 crop and a 390 million bushel carryover. The marketing quota totals 1 019 million bushels with a 35 percent reserve. Voting on May 31 in each wheat community will be by secret ballot with resident farmers in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
AAA
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Birthday greetings dot the town for many celebrants
Betty Stevens turns 17 birthday wishes pour in as Donna Belle Kephart marks 15. Mrs Will Mayhew Edna Bridges Clara Warren Armiene Erwin join on this date. Out of town guests Mrs Anton Kauffman of Douglas and Mrs Peter Witting of Kalona also celebrate. Mildred Oldfield and Helen Lou Baker celebrate birthdays as well with cake today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Stevens
W. J. Stevens
Donna Belle Kephart
Rodney Kephart
Will Mayhew
Edna Bridges
Clara Warren
Armiene Erwin
Anton Kauffman
Douglas
Peter Witting
Kalona
Mrs Hazel Smith Hosts Merry Makers Club Meeting
The Merry Makers club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Hazel Smith. Twelve members and two guests Mrs. Maud Fleming and Mrs. Harriet Huber attended. Members hemmed tea towels and hand towels for Mrs. Elizabeth Young, held a flower exchange, and refreshments were served. The June meeting will be with Mrs. Faye Turnipseed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Makers Club
Hazel Smith
Maud Fleming
Harriet Huber
Elizabeth Young
Faye Turnipseed
Pinochle Party By O I S Members At Masonic Temple
Mrs Ernest Salladay Mrs Harry Ward and Nellie Dodder led the O I S pinochle party at the Masonic temple yesterday afternoon. Three tables played with Mrs Guy Cole high and Mrs Jobo McConahey low. A closing breakfast is set for Thursday morning June 5 at the temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Salladay
Harry Ward
Nellie Dodder
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Guy Cole
Jobo McConahey
Masonie Temple
Coppock School Plans Evening Program on Lawn
Coppock school announces a Friday evening program on the school lawn at 8 o clock. A small admission charge will be collected. Mentioned in the notice is Eulalia M. Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coppock School
Eulalia M. Benson
Bridge Club Meets at Anderson Home
The Tuesday Bridge club met at the Anderson home with Mrs. Lucille Anderson hosting. Guests included Mrs. Irene Arthur and Mrs. Wilma Hunt. Two tables played with Mrs. Edith Richards winning the high score prize. Mrs. Violet Lambert helped serve a one course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Lucille Anderson
Irene Arthur
Wilma Hunt
Edith Richards
Violet Lambert
Two Iowa Soldiers Die In Louisiana Motorcycle Crash
Military services were held for Corporal Francis deNamara and Private Theodore Beener both 20 from Atlantic Iowa. They were in Company IK of the 168th Infantry of the 34th division. The accident happened near Oakdale Louisiana en route for a weekend trip. Funeral services were conducted at the Atlantic high school auditorium by Rev W G Robertson and Rev Father P N McDermott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
W. G. Robertson
United Presbyterian Church
Father P. N. McDermott
American Legion
Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day services draw crowd
A large attendance gathered for a special Mother’s Day service at local churches. Clifford and Mrs Bauer of Chicago visited the Methodist church for services and dinner with Clifford’s parents. Rev Pennington and Isaac Sprague presented moving pictures after Easter services, including footage from Geneseo and last year’s vacation along with social hour and refreshments.
Soil Conservation in Iowa Expands with New District Hearsay
Des Moines May 16 Soil conservation work in Iowa is expanding rapidly, Mark G Thornburg secretary of agriculture announced. A hearing on a proposed new district in Wapello county will be held tonight in Ottumwa. Eight districts already operate in Iowa with five more forming. Ballots are being mailed to Fremont county farmers for a May 31 referendum on district establishment. Mills county farmers voted to establish a district and hearings were held in Lynn and Winneshiek counties earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Mark G. Thornburg
Wapello County
Ottumwa
Thornburg
Agricultural Department
Fremont County
Mills County
Lynn
Winneshiek
Census Estimates U S Population At 131 948 727
The United States Census Bureau estimated the continental population at 131 948 727 as of July 1 1941, reflecting a gain from earlier counts. The release notes the nationwide total and outlines the growth trend during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Bureau of the Census
Continental
United States
Business visitor A. R. Hoyer in town yesterday
A. R. Hoyer of IoWa City was a business visitor here yesterday. Fresh eggs retail 20 cents per dozen. Reister Bros. 78tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Hoyer
IoWa City
Reister Bros
Census Growth Reaches Twenty-One Percent Since 1940
The population figure shows a 21 percent increase since the census count of 131,669,275 was completed in April 1940, highlighting substantial demographic expansion over the period.
Honor Violet Flynn at Kitchen Shower
Violet Flynn and Maurice Putnam’s marriage date was revealed as June 2 at a party hosted by Nellie Wallace at 605 North Avenue D. Guests, including Lucille Murphy and Iowa City residents, enjoyed three card tables, visiting, and a blue white themed reception with honeysuckle centerpieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Flynn
Maurice Putnam
Nellie Wallace
North Avenue D
Jucille Murphy
Iowa
Jean Huber
Ellen Gidley
Winifred
Teresa Ragan
Sara Jane Lemley
Jean Davis
Henrietta Marble
Dorothy Dunn
Iowa City
Violet
Maurice
New Haven Ladies Aid Society Meets in Robertson Home
The New Haven Ladies Aid Society gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Helen Robertson’s home with co host Mrs. Arlene Augustine. Officers were installed and a bake sale netted about 21 dollars. Plans for a Young People’s banquet on June fifth and a Mother and Daughter party on May 27 were discussed. Fifteen members nine guests and four children attended. Refreshments closed the meeting and the next gathering will be at Mrs. Wolfs home with Mrs. Trier as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Helen Robertson
Arlene Augustine
Florence Smith
Farl Dale
Helen Wolfs
Ruth Trier
Missionary Society Meets at Maurine Walker Home
Nine members of the Mary Grice Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met last evening with Maurine Walker at her home north of town. Helen Holden led the lesson study. A round table discussion included Miss Holden Miss Walker and Mable Finney. Refreshments were served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Grice Missionary Society
The
United Presbyterian Church
Maurine Walker
Helen Holden
Miss Holden
Miss Walker
Mable Finney
Sesson
Helen Lou Baker Is Honored Guest At Birthday Party
Mrs. Leland Baker marks Helen Lou Bakers seventh birthday with an afternoon party. Eight friends attend as the guest of honor, joining in games and refreshments. Students and neighbors Nancy Burham Charlotte Jackson Charlene Brown Darlene Miller Patricia Pehler Jean Ina Belle Gault and Fred Laux attend the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Lou Baker
Leland Baker
Mrs. Baker
Nancy Burham
Charlotte Jackson
Charleen Brown
Darlene Miller
Patricia Pehler
Jean
Ina Belle Gault
Fred Laux
Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Potluck Supper Planned
All members and their wives are invited to a potluck supper at 6 20 Friday evening at the Masonic Temple. Meat will be furnished. Bring own table service sandwiches and a dish to pass. 7613.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Commandery No. 45
Masonic Temple
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paul Moore
Wolf Floral CO
James Harter
Ruth I. Johnson
Court House
Mae Sturgeon
Vincent
C. C. Dillon
Roger Lance
Alfred Brown
Ervin Ray
Ed Kraemer
Ted Johnson
A. R. Ledger
Ned Barden
Camp Bowie
Texas
Frank Barden
Nancy
Cedar Rapids
Alice Barden
B&b
Lee Holland
Ted Brown
Miia Sorden
John Owen
John Yous Hing
Clarence Logan
BF. L. Stewart Hardware
J. N. Phillips
E. C. Carris
C. Harry Davis
Brighton
Roger Stannard
C. V. Grall
L. Ivan Norton
Eveready Plumbing & Htg. Co
West Des Moines
Colfax
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Lemley & Yard
North
Iowa Ave
Pollock
Lincoln P.T.A
Community Room of
Lincoln
Pythian Circle
H. M. Shaver
Business Women’s Clubs
In Convention
F. J. Longer
Mildred Oldfield
O.I.S
Bridge Club
Anderson
Air Corps
Artillery
Washington Cafe Fried Chicken
Honor Violet Flynn
Robertson Home
Bud
Dodge & Plymouth
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