Washington Indees Open Season at Eldon in 10 to 8 Win
Red Mellecker dominated Eldon pitching in a 10 to 8 season opener. Dale Burich, Schauenberg and Plowman contributed multiple hits as Washington posted six runs in the late innings, while Burich, Hodgen ton and Whitehead fueled the attack with key safeties and RBIs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eldon
Red Mellecker
Washington Indees
Merchants
Mellecker
Dale Burich
Indeo Leflie
Big Red
Max Raymond
Army
Jack
Indees
Denton
Dale Schauemberg
Dale Burieh
Bop Plowman
Ray Whitehead
Marv Buckwalter
George Haskell
Des Moines
Iown
OD Plowman
Luckwalter
Bojka
Schauenberg
Weston
Ten
Whitehead
Paeare Ff
B.streeby
Huffstutler
Meredith
Standings and Sunday American League results
The American League standings show Cleveland leading with a .697 winning percentage at 23 games won and 10 lost. Washington Philadelphia St. Louis and others follow. Sunday results include Chicago 10 over Washington 5 and Philadelphia 10 over Cleveland 6 along with Detroit 6 at Boston 5 and New York 12 over St. Louis 2. Today’s pitchers include Cleveland Milnar 6-2 at Philadelphia McCrabb 2-2 and other matchups: St Louis Gatehouse 2-0 at New York Russo 4-2. Chicago Smith 3-1 at Washington Kennedy 2-4. Detroit Gorsica 2-2 at Boston Dobson 0-0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
New York
Milmar
McCrabb
Gatehouse
Russo
Smith
Kennedy
Gorsica
Poston
Dobson
Local News Roundup From Des Moines Suburbs
Phyllis Flenner returned to Des Moines after visiting her parents the Flenner household hosted guests including Harry Egley and Wesley Egley from War Saw and August Disselhorst of Hamilton Illinois. Ruth Dupuis received a gold key at the University of Iowa concert basal in Iowa City for band work. Mrs. H M Lee and daughters arrived to visit Mrs. Lee's mother J O Sexton with Mr Lee joining in June. Mrs J Martin White visited Keota with sister Augusta Hochstadtler. Rosetta Shreve hosted Fred Walker and Cheeter Walker of Danville Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Flenner
Des Moines
Mrs. T. A. Flenner
R. J. Tanner
Harry Egley
Wesley Egley
Warsaw
August Disselhorst
Hamilton, Il
Herry Egley
Tanner
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Ruth Dupuis
Washington
Miss Dupuis
Rosetta Shreve
Fred Walker
Mrs. Cheeter Walker
Danville
Social News From Cedar Rapids Weekend Visits
Mrs M E Johnson of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend here with her son and daughter in law Harold Johnson. Dinner guests included Charles Ricketts and Rev and Mrs W L Clapp. Several local residents visiting kin and friends in Ames Wellman Gary Indiana Port Louisa and Moline were listed among the weekend travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Inlaw
Harold Johnson
Johnson Home
Charles Ricketts
W. L. Clapp
Hospital discharges and local births in Washington area
Mrs John O Loughlin and daughter Roberta Josephine of Winteka Illinois were discharged. They were bound for J O Loughlin home in Kalona. Melvin Hillery and wife welcomed a daughter born Sunday at 1 pm weighing seven pounds four ounces. Carl Nelson and wife welcomed a son born at 4 27 this morning weighing seven pounds two ounces. Imella Mae Blankenhorn three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs David Blankenhorn Washington Route 2 underwent tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs Harold Rees of Columbus Junction was operated on this morning for appendicitis. Harry Reister of Washington was dismissed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O’loughlin
Roberta Josephine
Winetka, Il
J. O'Loughlin
Kalona
Melvin Hillery
South
Marion
Carl Nelson
Washington
Route 1
Imella Mae Blankenhorn
David Blankenhorn
Route 2
Harold Rees
Columbus Junction
Harry Reister
Washington junior high takes fifth in Southern Itowa meet
Washington junior high scored 18 points to finish fifth in a field of 18 at Albia in the Southern Itowa junior high meet. Keokuk, Ottumwa, and Valley High led the standings. Turner placed fourth in the 120 yard hurdles, Falmer took second in the 880 yard run, and Cross won the javelin with 137 feet and set a shot put record at 47 feet 7 inches. Cross also was runner up in discus with 104 feet as Everett Prebyl added a fourth in discus to give Washington eight points. Dual meet finals loom at Case Field tomorrow for seventh and eighth grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Albia
Oskaloosa
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Valley High
West Des Moines
Falmer
Palmer
Davey Turner
Turner
Clarence Cross
Husky
Cross
Everett Prebyl
Case Field
Baseball Scores and Schedules From East to Midwest
A compact list shows team standings and upcoming games. Cincinnati hosts Boston while Chicago visits Philadelphia and New York travels to Pittsburgh. Notable pitchers include Vander Meer for Cincinnati and Hubbell for New York.
Local Families Attend Weekend Socials and Events
Lorimer residents Mr and Mrs Bennie Rusk hosted overnight guests and Sunday dinner with the Maynard Kallous family and Clayton Morgan at Fairfield. Cedar Rapids visits include Mr and Mrs Frank Parrish attending N.H.C.A. unit meeting at Montrose hotel and Cedar Rapids friends in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Rusk
Lorimer
Maynard Kallous
Clayton Morgan
Fairfield
Frank Parrish
Cedar Rapids
Parrish
Montrose Hotel
Oelewin
Iowa City
N.H.C.A
Free Presto Cooker Demo Saturday at Peters Hardware
Local shoppers are invited to a Free Presto Cooker Demonstration this Saturday at Peters Hardware. The event highlights convenient kitchen appliances and offers hands on experience with the famous cooker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters’ Hardware
Joan Keeley to Wed J F Corcoran in Evanston
Invitations announce the wedding of Joan Elizabeth Keeley of New York City to John Frederick Corcoran of New York City. The 8:30 p.m. ceremony will be Saturday June 7 at the First Methodist Church Evanston, with a reception at the Georgian Hotel. After July 1, the couple will reside at 17 West Tenth Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mort Keeley
Evanston
Ill
Joan Elizabeth
New York City
John Frederick Corcoran
First Methodist Church
Georgian Hotel
West Tenth Street
T. T. Keeley
W. M. Keeley
Washington
W R C Members to Make Wreaths for Memorial Day
The Woman's Relief Corps held a Saturday session at the G A R hall with Mrs O S Schmitt presiding. Eleven officers and eight members attended. new member Mrs Frank Haney joined. Donations totaled 10 50 for relief. Members were chosen to attend patriotic school meetings May 23 1 pm Stewart and 2 pm Lincoln. May 26 10 30 am Junior high. May 27 2 pm St James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
G.A.R. Hall
O. &. Schmitt
Frank Haney
King
Baker
Stewart School
Lincoln School
Lulu Williams
Rey Brobst
St. James School
L. R. Baker
Glenn Hayes
A. L. Young
W.R.C
Roy Brobst
Amanda Schuity
Marriage of John Combs and Dorothy Baumert in Kirksville
Mr and Mrs Floyd Baumert announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy to Private John Bk Combs of Camp Bowie Texas son of James Combs of four miles west of Washington The ceremony was held Saturday January 5 1941 in Kirksville Mo Rev M G Smith officiated A reception followed at the James Combs home with a buffet luncheon and a three tier wedding cake The couple will reside in Keota with Dorothy remaining a telephone operator and John stationed at Camp Bowie Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Baumert
Keota
Dorothy
John Bk, Combs
Camp Bowie
Texas
James Combs
Washington
Ocleck
Kirksville
M. G. Smith
First Baptist Church
Richard Schiebel
Iixs
Combs
John Combs
Walter Sheets
Jehn
Brock
Caroline
Lyle Conklin
Keeta
Mela Janecek
Fairfield
Marion Smith
Alberta
Francis
Donald
Katheryne Stith
Isabelle
Rosalie
Child Study Group Luncheon to Close Year at Winga's
The Fortnightly club Child Study department will hold its last meeting of the year on Thursday. A one o'clock luncheon will be served in the private dining room at Winga's cafe. Arrangements are led by Mrs Leo Gross, Mrs Fred Burton, and Mrs Juella Patton. The afternoon will be spent serially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winga’s Cafe
Leo Gross
Fred Burton
Juella Patton
Robert Reaney Improves Slowly After Hospitalization
Robert Reaney was taken to Washington County Hospital Thursday for medical care and is reported to be improving slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Reaney
Washington County Hospital
Six Pupils in a Piano Recital at Helen Harvey's Home
Helen Harvey presented six piano pupils in a recital at her home on Saturday at 2 30 pm. Mothers and invited guests enjoyed a varied program including May Pole Dance, Soldiers Parade, Elegies, Marches, Waltzes, preludes and fugues performed by pupils such as William Wessler, Ruth Bartow, Geraldine Bartow, Dorothy Tanner, Mary Justine George, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Harvey
Baebes William Wessler
Kromann
Nes Massenes
Dorothy Tanner
Gaynor William Wessler
Spaulding
Ruth Bartow
Geraldine Bartow
Waynes
Sebaum
Martha Downing
Bath
Bowers Gardenias
Federer
Mary Justine George
Huerter Monastery
Bella
Lefebvre Wely Promosure
Many Happy Returns Marie Wright Birthday
Marie Wright celebrates her 14th birthday today with family and friends. Several out of town residents also mark birthdays including Mrs. Max Boone Mrs. Wayne Stransky Fritz Fields and Andrena Greiner. Local residents Mrs Ethel Neiswanger Moa Marion Robertson and Bob Lytt share the celebration. Mrs James Marsh and E Beaty join the Three Quarter Century club with birthdays today. Marsh born 1858 and Beaty born 1860 in Washington county. The Journal office enjoyed Cheerios Saturday on Harry Watkins birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Boone
Iowa City
Wayne Stransky
Piletburg
Fritz Fields
Chetane, Wash
Andrena Greiner
Keota
Ethel Neiswanger
Moa Marion Robertson
Bob Lytt
James (. Marsh
E. Beaty
Mra Marsh
Washington County
AM. Beaty
Journal
Harry Watkins
Keith Wells Family Honored at Dinner Event
Mr and Mrs Keith Wells and their daughter Nancy were honored guests as relatives and friends gathered for a fried chicken dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Roy Wells and daughter Mary. The Wells family plans to move to Marion Missouri where Mr Wells will manage a supermarket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Wells
Nancy
Roy Wells
Mary
Maron
Wells
Nelson Newton
Keota
Burl Prinelearnt
Jean, Thornoure
Social Calendar highlights community gatherings this week
Notices list by day from Monday to Thursday for clubs and societies in West Chester. Events include D of U V at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. GAR, Rainbow Girls at Masonic Temple, Portnighlty dessert party at Lincoln school, West Chester W C T U tea, Pythian Sisters, Royal Neighbors practice, Lincoln P T A meeting with a May 28 postponement, American Legion Auxiliary, Women Golfers at Country Club, Rural Women's Club sewing session, and Woman's Republican Club in GAR hall. Local participation urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. of
U.V
G.A
West Chester
W.C.T.U
J. B. Pollock
Sara Pollock
Pythian Sisters
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbors Hall
Lincoln P.T.A
Community Room of
Lincoln
Pythian Circle
H. M. Shaver
Gracehill Ladies Aid Society
American Lerion Auxiliary
Legion Roonie
Country Club
Pias
Headliners 4-H Club at All-day Meeting
The Headliners Girls 4-H club held an all day session at the Cloyce Stewart home with full attendance. Members sewed and repaired 4-H uniforms, remodeling five outfits. A pot luck luncheon was served, and Esther Stewart was chosen as Ames delegate. A rally day music practice and a special meeting planned for Monday May 26 at 4:36 PM were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyce Stewart
Beulaiy Stewart
Esther Stewart
Ames
Neeling
Marriage congratulations extend to Wells Lester Bartholomews
Mrs. Marion Wells and Mrs. Ausueta Lester are joined in celebration with Mr. and Mrs. George Bartholomew, extending well wishes to the families on this union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Wells
Ausueta Lester
George Bartholomew
White Way Club Meets at Munro Home Gathering
Olive and Edith Munro hosted a White Way Club session with sixteen members present. Guests included Mrs George Zerman of Keota and others who received gifts from the Sunshine Sisters. Roll call noted a “Window Treatment” and Dewey Propst won a prize at play authors. Hostesses served refreshments. next meeting set with Mrs W Munro on June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive
Edith Munro
White Way Club
George Zmerman
Keota
de Proost
Lester Laubach
Janice
Pearl Smith
Ged Evans
Sunshine Sisters
M Dewey Propst
W Munro
Vera Stutsman to Wed Courtney Elin on June 7
Invitations issued by Dr and Mrs Eli Stutsman announce the marriage of their daughter Vi Venita to Courtney Paige K of Waterloo. The ceremony is set for five thirty Saturday afternoon June 7 at the Methodist church in Washington, with a reception at the Stutsman home after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Stutsman
Vi Venita
Courtney Paige K
Waterloo
Methodist Church
Washington
Stutsman
Presbyterian Meeting Set for Wednesday at 8:30
The Presbyterian Cottage will hold a meeting Wednesday morning at 8 30 at the home of Mrs E C Carris 215 South Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Carris
S. Ave. S of
Polka Dots and Geometric Prints Spice Spring Styles
Polka dots and geometric designs are popular in spun rayon and cotton prints for spring and summer. Colors spotlight jungle greens and pale pastels. A polka dot cotton frock features notched collar ruffled edging and below-elbow sleeves in black and white. A rayon bengaline black dress shows a long torso full gathered skirt and white collar and cuffs with pleated edging. The geometric print resembles miniature doughnuts and highlights sloping shoulders with shoulder yokes and below-elbow mandarin sleeves in one piece.
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Les Eicher
Lowa
Wolf Floral CO
Keystone Combine
Aunt Fuhr
Pob Plowman
Jack Denton
Eddie Chuck
Indee
Raymond
Mary Puckwalter
Dale
Sheenie) Schauenberg
Sojka
Fleury
Burly Hodgenton
Weta
Innhinge
Glen Smith of
Wellman
J. Martin White
Augusta Hochstadtler
Reister Bros
Paris
al Baldrige
Fred Downing
Vic
Ted Crone
Preston Wolf
Harry Simpson
Bob Young
Ted Brown
W. D. Dwyer
Bill Brown
George Freshwaters
Mississippi River
Port Louisa
Dannie
Linda Brindley
Clara Dobras
Perlee
Ralph Thompson
Dan Brindley
Robert Thompson
Emerson Maplethorpe of
J. R. Palmer
Paul Horak
Mloline
Ruth Linder
Ralph Moore
Moline
Horak
William Glassburner
Gary, Ind
J. C. Carris
Pigmy Hippo
U. S. Zoo
United States
Liberia
Egr
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Casey
Passeau
Hubbell
Butcher
Salvo
Vander Meer
Mrs. Eugene Morgan
Colleen
Rubio
Isaac Brown
Rebecca Brown
Easter
Christiansen
Judith
Rolland Dean
Arnold Brown
Mr. Christiansen
Ceda Rapids
Leigh Soule
Soule
Roll
Dean
Diana Coffey
Iowa
Weily
E. D. Morrison
Ainsworth High School
Miss Coffey
Coe College
Richard Stewart
Dunham Morrison
Claud Tucker
John Winga
Y.M.C.A
Y.W.C.A
Salvation Army
Roy Caviness
Karen
Keith
Kenneth
Adel
M. ©. DeLong
Mr. Caviness
Allied Mutual Casualty Company
Vernon Peters
Clinton
Joan Keeley
J. F. Corcoran
John Kb, Combs
Dorothy Baumert
CRULL
Elegie
Marie Wright
Don McClure
Mary Weetphal
Dwight Hoyle
Renoux
Frank Prinele
Red Cross
William Preby
4-H
Munro
Vera Stutsman
Courtney Elin
Castile
Swee E
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