Local notes of family visits and events across towns
Mrs May Hopengardner travels Monday to Solon Springs Wisconsin to visit her daughter and attend granddaughter Marjorie Butts graduation. Mr and Mrs Merle White at Waterloo spent days with his parents in Crawfordsville. Various visitors and travels noted including Grace Fern to Chicago for the weekend, L A Warren from Des Moines visiting, and others. The Washington County Hearth board plans a dinner meeting at North Side cafe with Dr K C Barrett in charge. Willard Palmer of West Chester is a patient in University Hospital Iowa City after an operation yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Hopengardner
Solon Springs
Wis
V. 8. Butts
Marjorie Butts
Hopengardner
Merle White
Waterloo
Mrs
Harry White
Crawfordsville
Washington County Hearth Board
North Bide Cafe
K. C. Barrett
Barrett
Willard Palmer
R. B. Palmer
Weat Chester
University Hospital
Iowa City
Wayne Simmerman
Hill and
John
Downers Grove, Ll
Mr. Simmerman
W. Eldridge
Myrtle Simmerman
Wellman Whey
D. H. Tipton
Bimmerman
Keokuk Dominates Little 6 Meet Amid Hurdle Win and Records
Washington athlete Jack Ame first in the 200 yards low hurdles as Keokuk captures the team title with 81 points. Ottumwa follows with 71 and Fairfield 68 while Washington earns several top finishes including Mace fourth in the 100 yard dash and Steele fifth in the high jump. Brissey sets a new discus mark of 136 feet breaking the 135 feet 4 inch old record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack aMre
Washington
Burlington
Keokuk
Ottumwn
Fairfield
Ft Madison
Steele
Mace
Berdo
Scott
Brissey
Farrington
Ottumwa
Ireland
Venning
Zabloudil
New Reord
Zuckney
Hookuk
Sauer
Arney
Dunner
Thompson
Muscatine
Carlisle
Weier
Richmond
Fort Madison
S Shell
Oak Street
Reimers
Buckney
Franklin
Mount Pleasant
Imne
Smith
Hickney
Zimmerman
Guiter C
Brown
Allison
Slater
Schmidt
Mt. Pleasant
Wayne
Hampton
Phillips
Otumwa
Dabney
Jeamby
Farrington Cottumwa
Danley
Guiter Ccottumwa
Philips
Webber
Kiersey
Herdyo Washingboes
Bland
Me Whieter
Ask C
Averell
Holand
Sent
Breadborn
Sehmidg
Ottumwalabe
Clark
Miller i Hurlingtons
Woods
Lawson
Kay
World's Largest Smelter in Anaconda Montana Unveiled
The World's Largest Smelter, the copper smelting facility in Anaconda, Montana, is highlighted as a monumental industrial achievement. The article notes its size and significance in the mining region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UN Ela Ie
Anoconda Mont
Washington Indees to meet Eldon in season debut
Washington Indees travel to Blattnerfield Sunday to face Eldon in their second baseball game. After opening the season with a 5 4 win over Ottumwa team Gardner or Peck is expected to start on the mound for manager Max Raymond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Indees
Eldon
Blattnerfield
Ottumwa
Gardner
Peck
Max Raymond
Tourney Dinner at the Country Club
A golf tournament dinner is planned for next Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock at the country club. Committee announces all golf tournaments and season program at the dinner. Members are urged to arrive early to play home golf before the dinner. reservations will be called. Mrs. Glenn Hayes is cateress. committee members are Gene Tucker Sidney Smith Phil Antonoff and Bob Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Glenn Hayes
Gene Tucker
Sidney Smith
Phil Antonoff
Bob Shannon
Baseball Standings and Friday Results
American League standings show Cleveland with a 6 game lead and Philadelphia at .478. Friday results include New York 6 Chicago 1 and Cleveland 18 Washington 1. Tonight’s schedule: New York at Chicago Boston at St Louis Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
Boston
W. Bk
Pet
Cleveland
Comet
Washington
Detroit
Brooklyn A
Iowa Column Reports Fatal Truck Crash In Canton Illinois
Fort Dodge truck driver Royce Dutcher aged 26 was killed in Canton Illinois while sleeping under a loaded International Harvester Co. truck. He was crushed when another driver moved the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Canton
International Harvester Co
Public Demands Higher Swimming Pool Standards
Ames Iowa health official AMES A H Wieters says Iowa is becoming swimming pool conscious and demanding higher bathing standards. He notes of Iowa 76 artificial pools 60 are desirable from Sanitary standpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
A. H. Wieters
State Department of Health
Iowa
Wileters
Install New Postal Head McCoy's Successor
Creston named Matt Conway to act as postmaster succeeding J M McCoy. The change, announced by postal inspectors, follows a recommendation by Senator Clyde L. Herring. No reason given for the replacement at this time.
Brookhart May Seek Senate Nomination in 1942
Dubuque Iowa former U S senator Smith Brookhart spent hours in Dubuque and told friends he may seek the Republican nomination for senate in 1942. Brookhart, a long time power in state and national politics, now holds a federal appointment in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Smith W. Brookhart
United States
Iowa
Brookhart
Washington
DD. Cc
Three Fishhooks Catch in Eyelid During Cast
Corning resident Fred Bauer, 22, was fishing at the Corning Reservoir when a cast went wrong. He used a three hook spoon and the hooks became tangled in his left eyelid, two in the lower lid and one in the upper lid. Emergency responders were summoned to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
Fred Bauer
Rom
Troopers Prepare for 1940 Inspection
Members of Troop F, 113th Cavalry, plan the annual inspection on Tuesday May 21 at the armory. Major Clyde B. Bell and Major Guy D. Thompson will inspect Kansas troops with Capt. O. J. Brown noting improved riding hall and armory quarters boosting proficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop F
113Th Cavalry
Clyde B. Bell
Kansas National Guard
Guy D. Thompson
Iowa Cavalry Regiment
Kansas
O. J. Brown
Funeral services for David H. Tipton held at L A Jones
Funeral services for David H. Tipton were held yesterday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home conducted by Rev J B Eyestone. Burial followed in Lexington cemetery with pallbearers Frank Longwell John Fleming Harold Timmins Marion Timmins Earl Griggs and Guy Moothart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Tipton
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
J. B. Eyestone
Lexington Cemetery
Frank Longwell
John Fleming
Harold and Marion Timmins
Earl Griggs
Guy Moothart
Child Study Dept to Host Year End Luncheon
Mrs J W McBurney will host the Child Study department for its final meeting of the year next Thursday. A potluck luncheon will be served at 1 pm with rolls meat and dessert provided. members bring a dish to pass and table service. The luncheon committee includes Mrs Melvin Hillery Mrs Luella Patton Mrs Boyd White Mrs Lawrence E Travis and Mrs Walter R Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McBurney
Melvin Hillery
Luella Patton
Boyd White
Lawrence E. Travis
Walter R. Brown
Churchill Byrnes Nuptials Announced
Announcement of the marriage of Wanda Byrnes and Gordon Churchill both of Durant. The ceremony occurred Friday May 10 at a Christian church in Hannibal Missouri with Mrs Nan Byrnes Lil Kroehnke and Mandus Bonewitz as witnesses. The bride is a Durant High School and University of Iowa graduate and works for Elder and Shannon in eastern Iowa. She plans to continue employed until June. The groom is a salesman for Chrysler and Plymouth. They will reside in Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Byrnes
Gordon Churchill
Durant
Christian Church
Hannibal
Nan Byrnes
Lil Kroehnke
Mandus Bonewitz
Churchill
Durant High School
University of Iowa
Elder and Shannon
Iowa
Chrysler
Plymouth Cares
Vinton
Many Happy Returns Birthday Notices
Several residents celebrate birthdays and anniversaries this month. Today includes Vernon Witting William Springman Edith Littl Nina May Littl Mrs N J Linnenkamp and Mrs W J Duncan with Duncan in Garwin at her daughter's home Mrs H Rider. Two anniversaries listed Mr and Mrs L Livingston and Mr and Mrs Al Crone. Kathryn Hoover turns fifteen. Robert Lowe has a birthday and Dorothy, his sister, is two years older tomorrow. Kenneth Farrier is ten and Karel Wayne is six yesterday. Wanda Mae Kephart is eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Witting
William Springman
Edith
Nina May Littl
N. J. Linnenkamp
W. J. Duncan
Duncan
Garwin
H. & Rider
Robert Lowe
Dorothy
Kenneth Farrier
Floyd Farrier
Karel Wayne
Wanda Mae Kephart
Mr. and
Mra. Orie Kephart
Birthday Wishes Report From Chelate and Nearby Names
Tomorrow brings birthdays for Fritz fields of Chelate Washington and his brother Bud J. W. and for Mrs. Don McClure Mary West phal Mrs Max Boone of Iowa City former Harriett Shebeck Marie Wright Mrs Marion Robertson Bob Lytle and Dwight Hoyle. Also Mrs Wayne Stransky of Pilotburg Mrs Ethel Neiswanger and J L Renoux will hear Happy Birthday tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Fields
Chelate, Wash
Bud
J. W
Don McClure
Mary Westphal
Max Boone
Iowa City
Harriett Shebeck
Marie Wright
Marion Robertson
Bob Lytle
Dwight Hoyle
Wayne Stransky
Pilotburg
Ethel Neiswanger
J. L. Renoux
Birthdays Noted For Two Three Quarter Century Members
Tomorrow marks birthdays for C. Bb. Beaty age 80 and Mrs. James F. Marsh age 82, both members of the Three Quarter Century club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Quarter Century Club
C. Bb. Beaty
James F. Marsh
Boy Is Lucky After Hook Removal Incident
Inside the lid, Cecil Castin, fishing with Bauer, brought him to Dr. Fred Binder. The doctor cut one hook off with pliers and removed the other two without any visible eye damage. Bauer said, Boy, am lucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Castin
Bauer
Fred Binder
Federation Golden Jubilee plans outlined by national leader
Mrs John L Whitehurst of Baltimore leads three year celebration of the General Federation of Women's Clubs milestone. The drive has already funded a 1 million dollar foundation, issued 2 500 pioneer medals, and features large scale events from Milwaukee to Atlantic City with medals, songs, a chorus, and a national brochure contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
General Federation of Women's Clubs
John L. Whitehurst
Baltimore
Maryland
Torward Mwareh
Council
General Federation
Milwaukee
Lina
Atlantic City
Miriam Mikseh and Paul Nichols wed in St Paul
Mrs Ira L Mikseh announces the marriage of their daughter Martha Miriam to Paul K Nichols of St Paul Minn The ceremony was at St Marks church St Paul with a small guest list The bride wore a dusty pink crepe dress and a white hat The couple will reside at 1492 West Minnekaha St St Paul after May 20 with Mr Nichols employed by Minnesota Amusement Co and Mrs Nichols a former secretary at Washington County Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira L. Mikseh
Martha Miriam
Paul K. Nichols
St. Paul
Minn
St Mark's Church
Virginia Raven
Richard Raven
Nichols
Washington County Hospital
Chicago
Shriners Hospital For
Minnesota Amusement Company
West Minnekaha Street
Wellman Couple Welcome Nine-Pound Daughter At Home
Mr and Mrs Doyle Schaul of Wellman announce the birth of a nine pound daughter born last evening about 830 in their home City Clerk W H Fulton and Mayor R K L Lytle have returned home from the municipal accounting officers convention and school in Des Moines called by the state auditor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Schaul
Wellman
W. H. Fulton
RK. L. Lytle
Municipal Accounting Officers Convention
Des Moines
State Auditor
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report
James Skala of Riverside admitted for observation and Alice Hallcrast of Wellman discharged. Orville Long of Washington left for home this morning. Mrs Elwyn Booth and infant daughter Mary Diane discharged this morning for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Skala
Riverside
Alice Hallcrast
Wellman
Orville Long
Washington
Elwyn Booth
Mary Diane
Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting Held Friday Afternoon
Mrs O Sehmitt presided as president of the Methodist Ladies Aid society at the church meeting yesterday afternoon. Forty members attended their devotional led by Mrs Mary Genkinger. Unit 2 hosted the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. #. Sehmitt
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Aid
Mary Genkinger
Unit 2
Ward McCutcheon
D. W. McClure
Heights Thursday Club Meeting at Mrs Beges Home
Members of the Heights Thursday Club met at the home of Mrs William Beges. Each member named her favorite flower for roll call and prizes in Chinese checkers were won by Mrs Brock and Mrs Starr. A pink and white color scheme decorated the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Heights
William Beges
Brock
Starr
Beges
Doris Mathews
Wy man Community club meeting hosted by Mrs Blake Spencer
Forty three members and guests gathered at the home of Mrs Blake Spencer for a Wy man Community club session. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs Chamberlain who moves to Washington. A piano solo by Mrs James Dunn, a flower naming contest and an intelligence quiz entertained attendees. Refreshments were prepared by Mrs Fred Humphreys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Wyman Community Club
Blake Spencer
Chamberlain
Washington
James Dunn
Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Installations
Rainbow Girls host public installation at 2 30 p m Sunday at the Masonic Temple. Rainbow Girls meet Monday at 6 30 p m. D of V holds initiation at 7 30 p m at the G A R hall. Junior Legion auxiliary meets 7 p m at Legislative rooms city hall. Mothers invited. Tuesday crafts at 2 30 p m district four. Mortnightly club meets 8 p m at Lincoln School. Husbands or guests may attend. Thursday potluck lunch at 1 p m at Kira W W McBurney 525 West Main Street. Rolls meat and dessert provided. Bring dish to pass and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow
Masonic Temple
D. of V
G.A.R. Hall
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Lesgian
City Hall
C.n
Lyd. Jueefer
P.m
Lincoln School
Kira
McBurney
West Main Street
Junior College Party Echoes Gone With the Wind Theme
A Washington junior college spring dinner dance at the country club featured a Gone With the Wind motif. Large Rhett Butler Scarlett O Hara and Mammy portraits lined the walls with red and silver decor. The Christian Ladies Aid Society served dinner and a toast program highlighted the era with student and faculty attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College
Country Club
Rhett Butler
Scarlett O'Hara
Christian Ladies Aid Society
Martha Anne Mace
Robert Anderson
Moior College
Mary Atchison
Melanie
Frances Sartor
Wendell Baker
Paul Fry
Gene Tucker
Mary Lynn Heilman
Helen Rhodebeck
Jim Wooley
Carl Junebluth
MiLdred Anderson
Frances Hayes
Evelyn Sorden
Bill Methanis
Ernest Moothart
Beverly Niffenegger
Ellis Fin
Henrietta Marble
Ferne Oldfield
Jack Hale
Dick Longer
Pud” McCutchen
Helen Stewart
Agnes Brophy
Martha Wylie
Cecil Replogie
Bob Masson
Charles Thrapp
Marion Griffin
Adelle Plummer
Maxine Baxter
Velmia Jarrard
Commandery Social Held Last Evening at Masonic Temple
Members of the Commandery and their wives enjoyed a social last evening in the Masonic Temple after the regular meeting. About twenty attended with card games and refreshments provided by four committees led by Mrs. T. L. Brookhart, Mrs. Lauder Kennedy, and Mrs. Russell Goodin. The winter and spring socials closed the season and will resume in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
T. L. Brookhart
Lauder Kennedy
Russell Goodin
Flower exchange marks June meeting at school gym
Mrs. Blake Spencer Mrs. Evan Rees and Mrs. R. J. Hughes hosted guest day in June with a meeting at the school gymnasium. Mrs. R. Jd Turkington acted as hostess. There was the annual flower exchange at the close of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake Spencer
Evan Rees
R. J. Hughes
R. Jd. Turkington
Fortnightly Club General Meeting Invites Guests
Fortnightly club members may bring husbands or guests to a Tuesday evening general meeting at Lincoln school to hear Kurt Schaefer a German refugee and former Scatterhood home resident who will discuss conditions in Germany since the last war in a forum style with questions welcome. Music by Mrs. Lowell Dodds and a high school girls sextet. Session organized by Drama Public Affairs and Garden departments with Mrs. George W Mohr as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Kurt Schaefer
Scatterhood Home For Refugee
West Branch
Schaefer
Germany
Berlin
University of Iowa
Lowell Dodds
Wellman
George W Mohr
Merritt McDaniel
EF D Morrison
T. V Knerr
Kalona
Sexton
Missionary Session At Mrs Wilsons Hostess Friday
Presbyterian Woman Missionary society met yesterday at the home of Mrs W W Wilson with Nellie Wilson as co host. Mrs R J Dawson led the meeting and Mrs Harry Mc Call gave the devotional. The program Latin Speaking Americans was led by Mrs Bessie Wend with assistance from Mrs Della Miller and Mrs Harry Turner. A short prayer calendar was distributed by Mrs J E Lemmon. Tea and cakes were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Woman: Missionary Society
W. W. Wilson
Nellie Wilson
R. J. Dawson
Harry McCall
Bessie Wend
Della Miller
Harry Turner
J. E. Lemmon
Rebekahs Ballot On Two Applications At Meeting
Balloting on two applications occurred at the Rebekah meeting at 100.0.F. hall with about fifty members present. Initiation set for next meeting June 7. degree staff rehearsal planned June. A committee to study buying regalia for the degree staff was named Effie Murdock Carrie Gray and Marie Chance. Mr and Mrs Jim White to chair June committees. May social tentatively May 29 with program to be presented. FB Sisk and Mrs Sisk led entertainments after lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Too
F. Hall
Noble Grand
Effie Murdock
Carrie Gray
Marie Chance
Jim White
FB. Sisk
Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nancy Hall
Wolf Floral CO
Reister Bros
Sanitary Bakery
Vince Callahan
Greet Forrest, Ark
Mrs. Callahan
Mrs Callahan
Grace Fern
Mr. Fern
L. A. Warren
Arren
Judy
Max Marble
Henrietta
Bob
Bober T
Ruth Boller
Sta T
Sospi
Pearl Fishburn
Longmont
Colo
Dale Gallagher
Mischburn
Zephyr
BE. W. Perry
Alla Hiltunen
Atha Foster
Margaret Astenson
John Babcock
Betty
Kone
Plainfield, N. J
Eveready Vpleg. & Heating CO
Pioneer Drug
Indees
McCoy
Tipton Funeral
Child Study Dept
L. Livingston
al Crone
Kathryn Ann Hoover
Leo Hoover
Federation
Iown
Lllinois
Pipestone
Minnesota
Chicago Lawn Woman's Club
Crescent Club
Anthony
New Mexico
Womans Club
Lubbock
Texas
Central Place
Grandview Study Club
Missouri
Wier-Cove
West Virginia
Scarlett
Rhett
Junior Womans Club
Grand Lake
Colorado
Miriam Mikseh
Paul Nichols
Methodist Ladies Aid
Fred Humphreys
Rainbow Girls
Jr. College Party
Mission Group
Rebekahs
Junior
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