Major Leagues American League standings and schedule
The American League standings show Boston at .793 and New York at .630 with Detroit .556 and Washington .500. Thursday results include New York at Chicago and Philadelphia at Detroit with rain in several games. Tonight's matchups feature New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at Detroit, Washington at Cleveland, and Boston at St. Louis with listed pitchers for each game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Page
Chicago
Lopat
Dietrich
Christopher
Marchildon
Trucks
Haefner
Masterson
Feller
Krakauskas
Bagby
Rutland
SirPirley
Local residents return from journeys and visits
Mr and Mrs Roger Lance arrive home from Honolulu where they served in civil positions since October 1944 and plan time with relatives. I Rothschild returns from a holiday in New Orleans Texas and California. Mrs Ella Gifford visits Davenport and Mrs Morrison hosts relatives while Calvary Baptist delegates attend a national meeting in Waterloo. Memorial day decorations planned by Legion Auxiliary. hospital discharge notes and travels of Lt Col O J Brown and Mrs Hugh Hall end the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Lance
Honolulu
Forest Lance
H. C. Hotle
I. Rothschild
New Orleans
Texas
California
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Mr. Rothschild
Harry Margolin
Yankton
S. Oak
A. E. Diddams
Waterloo
Calvary Baptist Church
National General Association of Regular Baptist Churches
Walnut Street Baptist Church
National League standings and Thursday results
National League standings list St Louis, Brooklyn, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston with win totals and winning percentages. Thursday games included Chicago at New York rained out and St Louis defeating Boston 9 to 8 with other matchups postponed by rain or wet grounds.
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National League
W. L. Pet
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Boston
Acsa
New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Ostermueller
Roe
Branca
Burkhart
Sain
Sehmitz
Voiselle
Vander Meer
Rowe
Brighton R 1 social notes May 15
Mr and Mrs Don Gowey spent Sunday with their folks at Richland. Kosmer Borkoski was a Washington caller Friday. Floyd Jones was a Fairfield caller Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Roman Borkoski were Washington callers Saturday. Rodney Gowey and Mrs Earl Neal and son Donald spent the weekend with relatives at Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Loran Turnipseed and children of near South English spent Sunday at the parental Leslie Turnipseed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton
Don Gowey
Richland
Kosmer Borkoski
Washington
Floyd Jones
Fairfield
Roman Borkoski
Rodney Gowey
Earl Neal
Donald
Des Moines
Loran
Local Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted
At the hospital Mary Jane McCartney route three was admitted as a medical patient. Walter Lance 921 West Madison Street underwent an appendectomy this morning. Dismissals include Joan Hafferty Brighton Mrs Keith F McClelland and daughter Joyce Eileen Brighton Mrs William Vinton and daughter Patty Joyce 606 West Third Street Mrs Pauline Souther of Peoria Ill to the home of her daughter Mrs Robert McFar lane Mrs Leo Beauchamp and son Glen Cloud 432 East Van Buren Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane McCartney
Walter Lance
West
Madison Street
Joan Hafferty
Brighton
Keith F. McClelland
JoyceEileen
William Vinton
Patty Joyce
West Third Street
Pauline Souther
Peoria
Ill
Robert McFarlane
Leo Beauchamp
Glen Cloud
East
van Buren Street
Iowa City Flyers Headed to DAR National Convention
Iowa City travelers fly to Philadelphia then proceed to Atlantic City New Jersey for the national convention of the Daughters of American Revolution. The event occurs for a week at a hotel on the boardwalk. Mrs Hall has a plane home while Miss Tate plans a trip to New York to stay with relatives for most of the summer.
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Iowa City
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
N. J
National Convention of Daughters of American Revolution
Pinochle Party Hosts at Temple by O E S
The O E S pinochle group met at the Masonic temple for its regular party yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Sam Sigafoose won the high score prize and Mrs. Boyd Foster was second high. Hostesses Mrs. S B Watson and Mrs. Guy Cole served spring refreshments after games. Flowers decorated the dining table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
O.E.S
Sam _ Sigafoose
Boyd Foster
S. B. Watson
Guy Cole
Handcraft 4 Meets With Mrs D Griggs
Maizie Stewart was guest speaker at the May meeting of Handcraft department section 4 of Fortnightly club hosted by Mrs. Duane C Griggs. Mrs. James Birney presided as members answered roll call and planned next year’s meetings. Stewart shared Florida wintering experiences and shell crafts with pictures and jewelry. Refreshments were served by Mrs Griggs, Mrs Richard Hotle, and Margaret Applegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maizie Stewart
Duane C. Griggs
James Birney
Harold Stephens
Miss Stewart
Florida
Griggs
Richard Hotle
Margaret Applegate
Morgan of Rubio Graduates in May From Richland High
Allen Morgan is among graduates at Richland High after the Rubio eighth grade exercises on Tuesday. The town notes four Rubio eighth graders awaiting test grades and hoping to attend Richland High next year. Community members share wedding trip returns and family visits with local households over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lambert
Rubio
Richland
Allen Morgan
Charles Morgan
Fran- Arthur Lambert
Charles Cis Carriker
Joan Sheraden
Morgan
Richland High School
Richland High School Next Year. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Steinbeck
A. F. Steinbeck
Carroll
A. E. Mourer
Lafe Klopfenstein
Ainsworth
Ernest Lambert
Washington
Cora Borsderf
Johnny
Raymond Steinbeck
Nana Strickland
Pete Neilson
Adel
Kermit Steinbeck
Grinnell
Dean Watson
Quilting Club Room
Fred Thompson
Fairfield
Community sale and auctions listed for Iowa events
Journal sale dates show weekly Friday sales at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday livestock sales at Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa. A May 20 public auction of an 80 acre farm stock and machinery starts at 1 00 PM located near Brighton. May 22 closing out sale at 821 East Harrison listed for Mrs F E Smith.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Brighton
Robert T. Fulton
East
Harrison
F. E. Smith
Circle Meeting at St James Church Home TeBockhorst
St Anthony's Circle of St James church met at Muriel TeBockhorst home with ten members present. New business for next year was discussed followed by bridge and pinochle with prizes awarded to Cleo Shockey Ed Vittetoe Hubert Walker and Joe Tobin. Refreshments were served by Miss TeBockhorst Mrs Henry TeBockhorst and Mrs Don Tibbetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony's
St. James Church
Muriel TeBockhorst
Cleo Shockey
Ed Vittetoe
Hubert Walker
Joe Tobin
TeBockhorst
Henry TeBockhorst
Don Tibbetts
Entertains Guests At a Dinner Bridge
Mrs. Harry Sowden hosted a seven o'clock dinner bridge at 328 East Main Street. Four tables served 16 guests with red and white flowers and spring bouquets from Lowden garden. High score went to Mrs. E. E. Stutsmary, second to Mrs. Ed Sullivan, and low to Mrs. C. W. Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sowden
East Main Street
Lowden Garden
E. E. Stutsmary
Ed Sullivan
C. W. Tucker
Iowa Funds for Postwar Highway Program Allocated
The Public Works Administration assigns Iowa 11,117,527 dollars in federal postwar highway aid for year two of a three year plan. Primary roads receive 5,554,317 dollars, secondary 3,971,103, and urban 1,592,107. Nebraska and South Dakota also receive allocations.
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Washington
Public Works Administration
Iowa
Congress
Public Roads Administration
Federal Works
Philip B. Fleming
Nebraska
South Dakota
Cleaning a Chandelier with Sponges and Brushes
The article advises washing a chandelier in the living room using a sponge to reach cracks and crevices without excessive water. An old toothbrush is recommended as a handy additional tool for detailed cleaning.
Gouverneur Morris Wrote Constitution Copy in 1787
Gouverneur Morris, a one armed, legless diplomat, drafted the final copy of the U S Constitution for the 1787 Constitutional Convention. His wartime injuries included the loss of his limbs. Morris’ handwriting and political talent earned him delegates’ trust.
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The
United States
Gouverneur Morris
Morris
Homemakers Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Stirling
Mrs Tom Stirling hosted a Homemakers club gathering with 11 members present plus children and guests including Mrs Hal Richards Mrs Elwood Kleese and baby. President Mrs Jack Trotman led a brief business session as members named favorite flowers. Reports were given on assigned topics and new program booklets distributed. Refreshments were served at the close with assistance from Mrs Richards and Mrs Hubert Redlinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Stirling
Homemakers Club
Hal Richards
Elwood Kleese
Jack Trotman
Dale Woodburne
Stirling
Richards
Hubert Redlinger
Pythian Past Chiefs Meet At Stewart Home
Mrs. E A Stewart hosted the Pythian Past Chiefs association gathering with a short business session led by president Mrs. C G Marshall. Two new members were initiated and pinochie was played at three tables. High score went to Mrs. Matucha, low to Mrs. Grecian, traveling prize to Mrs. Falkner. Refreshments followed. next meeting set with Mrs. Gene Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Marshall
Will Matucha
O. G. Grecian
Nola Falkner
Gene Smith
Community notes from Columbus Junction May events
Ruth Lundvail leaves Columbus Junction for a kindergarten post in Perry. Harlan Kerr on 15 day leave from Seattle visits Canada with wife a nurse. Sgt. Richard Sands takes 17 day furlough with parents at Fort Knox. Jessie Oldt and Leslie Humphrey wed in Burlington May 8. plan to live in Wyman. Ruth Ellen is born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hanson in Muscatine May 2. F H Brockman moving with son Robert to Davenport. wife former teacher. Eugene F Phillips returns home from Jefferson Barracks discharge after service at Camp Livingston. Local ministers attend East Iowa Bible camp in Cedar Rapids where summer plans set. Groups to be hosted July 22 to Sept 2. Mrs Robert F Reaney hosts friends for mother’s birthday. Mrs C E Pierce hosts Franc Sigafoos at Burlington home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Ruth Lundvail
Boxholm
Perry
Harlan Kerr
Seattle
Wash
Canada
Maynard Hospital
Richard Sands
Glen Sands
Fort Knox
Jessie Oldt
East Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Robert F. Reaney
C. E. Hanft
C. E. Pierce
Franc Sigafoos
Burlington
Prairie Flower School Choir to Perform Monday Evening
The Prairie Flower school choir will give a concert at 8 o'clock on Monday evening May 20. The event invites the community to attend a musical program hosted by the school.
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Prairie Flower School
W C T U Meeting Noted Mrs Sartor Leads Study
The regular W C T U meeting was held yesterday afternoon with Mrs M H Sartor. Mrs N M Speidel conducted devotions and led a lesson on Let the People Know. Members including Mrs George Brinton and Mrs J A Hawthorne shared items and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
M. H. Sartor
N. M. Speidel
Speidel
George Brinton
Sartor
J. A. Hawthorne
Union
Heart of America
Christian Advocate
T. F. Barker
Florence V. Miller Weds R. H. Peters
Florence Viola Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Miller of Brighton married Richard H Peters son of Mr and Mrs R E Peters of Washington in a Monday ceremony at the Christian church manse. Rev T C Polk officiated with Mr and Mrs Peter Rich in attendance. The bride worked at Wells and Lamont grove factory New London. The groom served 39 months in the armed forces including 34 in the southwest Pacific and was honorably discharged December 1945. They will live on a farm south of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Viola Miller
J. W. Miller
Brighton
Richard H. Peters
R. E. Peters
Washington
T. C. Polk
Christian Church
Peter Rich
Wells and Lamont Grove
New London
Southwest Pacific
Peters
Victory Special: How to Cook Asparagus Correctly
Scrub asparagus thoroughly and trim any dirty scales. Bundle stalks and root ends in bundles. In boiling water, set bundles and cook ten minutes. Immerse bundles for remainder of cooking until asparagus is just tender. Drain, place on serving dish, and snip the string.
Social Calendar Detailing Club and Church Gatherings
Community events listed by day include Bethlehem Commandery cooperative dinner at Masonic temple and Rebekah lodge meeting, plus Turnor Missionary society, Navajo club noting no May meeting, various U.P. church activities, Rainbow Girls, D U V, drama dinner, Pythian Sisters, V E L W Auxiliary, Mendcraft luncheon, booster club postponement, and a Mother daughter tea at West Chester Federated church with Rosemary club participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Commandery and Families
Masonic Temple
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Turnor Missionary Society of
U.P. Church
Navajo Club
Boyd White
Order of Rainbow Girls
D.U.V
Legion Hall
J. C. Holbert
Pythian Sisters
K. P
Hail
V.elw
KC. Hall
Alvin Shaw
Garden Dept
Etha Dawson
Exchange Booster Club
West Chester Federated Church
Rosemary Club
Lloyd Foster
Merrimac Social Roundup Notices May 15
Merrimac residents share visits and travel to attend a funeral in Blakesburg. Amy Christner and relatives call on the Schafer family while others visit Howard Cook near Rich, and extended families gather for Mother's Day at Wieneke and Amrine homes.
Birthday Anniversary Wishes From Community
Mr and Mrs Harry McCall receive anniversary congratulations today marking their 1928 marriage. Well wishers include Mrs J L McGraw Ed Squire Harry Anderson Dale Smith Fred Kupka Clifford Baker Harry Watkins C L Eyestone and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McCall
J. L. McGraw
Ed Squire
Harry Anderson
Dale Smith
Fred Kupka
Clifford Baker
Harry Watkins
C. L. Eyestone
Prairie Flower Church Invitation Extended to All
A Prairie Flower church announces a cordial invitation to all residents with an open invitation to attend services and events at the church.
Grace Hill Social Notices Highlight Local Visits
Grace Hill residents report weekend guests from Brighton Waterhouse family and Libe McKune Boone and Dan families. Sixty guests dine with Earl Chorpining and Cloyce Hayes households. Susan Genkinger Phyllis Boone Connie Klopfenstein Norma Eyestone visit. John Hough Eyestone Lyle Hayes Nelson Woodford host. West Chester resident Clarence Hotle moves bought house. Eugene Enger and mother visit Sunday.
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Nelson Woodford
Grace Hill
Guy Stacy
Tommy
Brighton
Robert Waterhouse
Max Waterhouse
Ed Libe
Harry McKune
Garry
Dan Boone
Earl Chorpining
Lloyd Hayes
Cloyce Hayes
Susan Genkinger
Phyllis Jean Boone
Connie Klopfenstein
Norma Eyestone
Washington
J. ©. Kirtons
Eugene Enger
H. A. Enger
Ethel Morgan and Richard Sieren Wed in Brighton
Ethel Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs Bryan Morgan and Richard Sieren son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sieren were married Wednesday evening at the home of Rev R W Fillmore They will go to housekeeping in Brighton The Brighton Study club held a luncheon Thursday at Mrs J C Bridges home for its last meeting of the year
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Brighton
Ethel Morgan
Bryan Morgan
Richard Sieren
Lawrence Sieren
R. W. Fillmore
Sieren
Brighton Study Club
J. C. Bridges
Chapter J P E O Holds May Meeting
Chapter J P E O met at Mrs S W Livingstons home with 22 members present. Dade Shearer acting president led a brief business session in place of Mrs D P Livingston. Miss Shearer presented high points on the Shearers winter in Florida. Light refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
S. W. Livingston
Dade Shearer
D. P. Livingston
Gray Locals Notes and Family Visits May 16
Community column from Gray lists weekend visits and gatherings. Families such as Goodman, Moperly, and Kucera share time with relatives near Riverside and Sunset Park. Nurse Evelyn Givans returns from Marshalltown hospital for a short vacation before resuming duties.
Local residents host weekend visits across towns
Mrs. Etta Bur tbaum hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering in Cynfordsville. Mrs. Carl Corpman joined Charles and Carla for a visit at the Nelson Woodford home. Mr. and Mrs. Boone and family visited Harold Klopfenstein's home Sunday evening. Wes Engel and Patria dropped by George Lemley and Mrs. Ambling homes Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Burtbaum
Cynfordsville
Carl Corpman
Charles
Carla
Nelson Woodford
Early beauticians shaped by Greek and Latin roots
A brief note traces cosmetics to the Greek origin and Roman cosmetae, slave girls who anointed mistresses with pastes and paints, described as the beauty operators of ancient times.
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Y’s Men’s Club
Tucker Chevrolet
MAJOR
Wehray
Irs
Ella Gifford
Davenport
George Morrison
Mrs. Morrison
Betty Crocker Chocolate Brownies Fern Fastry Shop
Raymond Minick
Don Minick
Legion Auxiliary Committee
Graves Memorial Day
Clara Fisher
University Hospital
Ernest Fisher
Salem
Catherine Berdo Null
Chris Hatton
Gary
Ind
T. J. Berdo
O. J. Brown
Army Air Bases
Mrs. Hugh Hall
Clara Tate
Ross Otor
R. R
Les Gilmere
Shell Station
Temple
Morgan of
Richland High
Jennie Hawthorne
Howard Dorrance
Keota
Allie Bond
Milford
Laurence Bond
Journal
Washington County
State Banking Dept
Harry
the Journal
ALLOT
U.S
E. A. Stewart
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Everett A. Stewart
Junction News
Martha Futler
Florence V. Miller
R. H. Peters
Merrimac
Mrs
Carl Annine
Amos Christner
Blakesburg
Glenn Schafer
Christner
Dan Roth
Earl Smith
Minnie Crile
Merlyn Anderson
Mr. Smith
Howard Cook
Near
John Baldoster
Carl Amrine
Alvin Beale
Kenneth
George Millers
Libertyville
J. A. Wieneke
Clarence Lowe
John Wieneke
Paul Kenyon
Frank Smith
Ruth
Otis Wateoner
Will Brannon
Kenneth Graber
Clyde P. Welch
William Stout
National Service
Prairie Flower Church
GC. V. Grul Lee
Pxeronemmens
Wim. C. Longer
Gray
C. Goodman
Mr. Goodman
Elmer Harland
Pat Moperly
James Kucera
Riverside
Ruth Abbey
Chas
Jefferie
Neal Abbey
Jesse Nicola
Frank Snider
Bill Salterburg
Evelyn Givans
Marshalltown
J. F. Deal
Ted Givans
Job Anderson
Dick Nicola
Ira Clingman
Nicola
Dicka
Sunset Park
Don Holmes
Sterling Holmes
Frank Schaud
Cris
Ruth Ann
Jake Earnest
Ila May
Beauticians
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