Local Socials and Visits Across Cedar Rapids Tri Cities
Local residents hosted and visited family and friends over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. D F Smith were guests in Cedar Rapids. Wilma Leet ended her school year with a picnic near Mt. Pleasant. multiple trips to New London and Oakville CCC camp noted. Several Lancaster Missouri visitors joined gatherings in the Tri Cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Smith
Cedar Rapids
Smith
County Welfare Unit
State Juvenile Home
Toledo
Wilma Leet
South Linwood
Mt. Pleasant
Walter Leet
West Chester
Swedesburg visitors and local social events noted
Mable and Miss Larsen from Swedesburg visited yesterday. Janet Crone of Peoria Ill guests this week of her relatives the Crones. Various relatives travel plans and social engagements are listed plus a May 24 dance at Hiland Palace and Eastern Star meetings in Brighton and Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Larsen
Miss Larsen
Swedesburg
Janet Crone
Peoria, Til
Charles Crone
Vic Crone
Ted Crone
Peoria
Standings and results from early major league games
National League standings show Brooklyn second and Pittsburgh with 38 10 15 record. Monday results include Pittsburgh 2 New York 1 and Chicago 14 Brooklyn 1. American League standings list Detroit 16 14 .633 and Boston 13 14 .481 with several games completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ode Nate
POCO
Fittsburgh
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Highe
Lee
Lohrman
Klinger
Errickson
Thompson
Hughes
St. Louis
Shoun
Wailea Pet
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Auker
Ruffing
Harder
Hadley
Newhouser
Johnson
Leonard
Six Men Testify in Keul Defense in Des Moines Trial
Six men testified before District Judge Lou Ladd in the defense of Carl Keul a truckers union business agent charged with conspiracy Local No 90 officials of the A F L Truckers union also face charges of plotting to dominate and ruin Mercer Nicholson Des Moines operator The defense began after Ladd overruled a defense motion for directed verdict Two drivers testified they faced blacklisting threats for aiding the defense
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lou Ladd
Carl Keul
Truckers’ Union
A. F. of L. Truckers’ Union
Keul
Mercer Nicholson
Ladd
Dependents of Veterans Aided By Poppies Sale
About 271 dependents including wives and children are supported by the Des Moines poppy sale earnings in Iowa this year. Poppies yield one to two cents per piece to workers, funds aid families for food, clothing, tuition, and travel. The program helps veterans’ welfare, insurance, and even home repairs, with Poppy Day planned for May 24 in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Washington
American Legion Auxiliary
Town Department of the Auxiliary
Parking Lot Upgrades In Columbus Junction
Two Weber and Huston lots and one town lot on Second street southeast of the new post office have been graded and surfaced with crushed rock to provide more parking space. The Columbus schools board has re elected custodians with small pay raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Weber and Huston
Second Street
Board of Education of Columbus Schools
R. J. Gilkey
J. H. Rodruck
Ray Greene
W. S. MecConnahay
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Columbus High School
Wildcat den State Park
W. H. Gilkey
C. J. Bollenbach
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Bollenbach
Marthena
Presbyterian Sunday School
Jennie Lee
Bess Me Roberts
Eva Cowger
Edith Marshall
Loris Greene
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Fay Greene
Roosevelt trims 1942 relief request in special message
President Roosevelt urged Congress to cut the 1942 relief appropriation to 886 million dollars, below the original 995 million plan. The special message specified the reduced figure for the fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
American-built Planes in Action Bombard Fort Capuzzo
American built war planes joined action in North Africa for the first time, striking enemy positions around Fort Capuzzo as announced by the air ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
North Africa
Fort Capuzzo
Air Ministry
Social notes from Waterloo and vicinity in Iowa
Yesterday several residents were seen visiting relatives and undergoing health events. A. B. Schmoeller moved from University hospital to his son's home in Waterloo. Mrs. P. H. Frank underwent major surgery in Presbyterian hospital. multiple visitors including Mrs. William McConaughy of Chicago and Mrs. Myrtle Poole of San Francisco spent time with local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Schmoeller
University Hospital
Iowa City
James Schmoeller
Ralph Poole
San Francisco, Calif
Myrtle Poole
P. H. Frank
Waterloo
Presbyterian Hospital
Wilbur Miller
Mrs. Frank
Burlington Pastor Speaker for Class at Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville May 17 The high school commencement program featured Ilene Henson leading the processional Rev. Lester H. Bill invoking and Everetta Sommer delivering the mantle oration for the class of 1941. Dr. W. T. Smith preached the address as diplomas were presented by W. Rauscher. Twelve seniors named. class colors orchid and green, motto Excelsior. Des Moines trip noted with sponsor Robert Smith. Mrs N E B Lease and Ted Maxwell mentioned among visitors and staff, with a fall injuring Mrs Ella DeLong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Ilene Henson
Lester H. Bill
Everetta Sommer
Maurice Rose
Violet Fletcher
Mildred Anderson
Dorothy Rees
W. T. Smith
Methodist Church
Burtlington
W. ©. Rauscher
R. M McCracken
Gladys
V. Rose
Arlene V. Mitchell
Richard L. Lease
Everette Sommer
Clyde Frinke
Martha E. Whiting
Margaret Schmitt
Betty Lowe
Lee McCall
Emmet Ross
Dr. Smith
Des Moines
Robert Smith
N. EB. Lease
Washington
Ted Maxwell
Ariiy Corps
Dayton
Ohio
T. KB. Maxwell
Maurice
Harold Graham
Mt. Pleasant
Jay Orris
Williamsburgeh
Katherine Willams
Olds
Keith Norton
Ella DeLong
Daisy Habber
M. C. DeLonge
Valley Man Reports 11 Foot Alligator Near Charleston South Carolina
Nelson, a construction worker near Charleston, reports the night watchman shot an 11 foot alligator. another pair was seen with one escaping. Local residents share news of bottle collecting by George Frank and other community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Man
Charleston, S. C
Zeno
Valley
Nelson
Charleston
S. C
Fairview 4-H Club Reports Meetings and Bets on Delegates
The Fairview Farmerettes 4-H club met at Mrs Joe Knoteks home with six members a leader an assistant leader and three guests Ruth Foster Thelma Luther and Mrs Ray Sojka present They practiced songs for Bally day Ruth Foster judged the best groomed girl contest Marie Sojka was chosen as club delegate to Ames Next meeting May 31 at Viola Mareks home A May 8 session at Mrs Joe Knoteks had six members a leader and one guest Frances Whisler songs and the pageant were practiced for Rally day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Farmerettes
Joe Knotek
Ruth Foster
Thelma Luther
Ray Sojka
Marie Sojka
Ames
Viola Marek
Frances Whisler
Dinner Honors Minnesota Guests at Palmer Home
Mr. and Mrs red Palmer hosted a dinner east of town honoring Mr. and Mrs Robert Maxwell of Wheeler Minnesota. Peonies from the Palmer gardens decorated the table as relatives and friends including Stella Logan Clarence Logan and their children Bob Betty Joyce Nelson Thompson Harry Maxwell and Richard Maxwell shared an evening of visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Palmer
Robert Maxwell
Wheeler, Minn
Palmer Gardens
Stella Logan
Clarence Logan
Bob
Betty
Joyce
Nelson Thompson
Harry Maxwell
Richard Maxwell
Rattlesnake Stopped By City Dog Pound Master
Mrs J J Gallagher found a rattlesnake on the window sill of her small son's room. Chris Christensen, dog pound master, arrived with a baseball bat and killed the three foot rattlesnake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rattler
Council Bluffs
J. J. Gallagher
Amy
Committees Named for Fortnightly Flower Show
Mrs. Lester Orr announces chairmen for the Fortnightly Garden department flower show. Irene Yard and Mrs. A R Krause lead classification. Mrs W L Lloyd and Mrs J N Irwin head placing. B F Bostwick Jr in decorating. Orr handles advertising. Pre placing chairs are Mrs Earl Simpson and Mrs Ivan Rehmel. Refreshments by Mrs M L McCreedy and Mrs Harry Montgomery. Judge Mrs Clay Harshberger of Iowa City. Show Tuesday June 3 at First Methodist basement Washington County open to amateurs. exhibits received 8 to 10 am and not removed before 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Orr
Irene Yard
A. R. Krause
W. L. Lloyd
J. N. Irwin
Brighton
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
First Methodist Church
Washington County
Birthday Announcements from Crawfordsville Area Celebrate
Charlotte Mie Neff turns five with Mr and Mrs Claire Neff to sing. J R King of Crawfordsville along with Darrell Ross J R Renoux and J W or Bud Fields celebrate birthdays. Kenneth A Schirmer hits seven. Alice Hunter Lorene Tevylor Maionie Crile also listed for cake today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Mie Neff
Claire Neff
J. R. King
Crawfordsville
Mrs
Darrell Ross
J. R. Renoux
J. W. Or “Bud Fields
Kenneth A Schirmer
Forrest Schirmer
Alice Hunter
Lorene Tevylor
Maionie Crile
Merrimac
Rainbow Girls Gather at Masonic Temple Meeting
Thirty Rainbow Girls met at the Masonic temple with Nellie Wallace presiding. They discussed attending Grand Assembly in Fort Dodge June 11 12 and 13. On Mother’s Day mothers and daughters attended the First Methodist church service with about sixty in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Nellie Wallace
Grand Assembly
Fort Dodge
First Methodist Church
Social Calendar Notes from Fortnightly and Local Groups
Local clubs and organizations list meetings and events with times and venues. Highlights include Lincoln school desserts, Wesleyan Service Guild, Royal Neighbors hall activities, P.T.A. sessions, Pythian Circle, Just Us club rescheduled, Gracehill Ladies Aid, American Legion Auxiliary, Women Golfers at the country club, family night at Country Club, Child Study luncheon, Rural Woman's club sewing, Woman's Republican club, Women’s Council church meeting with hat drive, Baptist Missionary luncheon, Independent club, and Century eclub luncheon details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Wesleyan Service Guild
M.B. Omurch
Scarperperopey Ohwyey Sh
Pythian Sisters
P.m. Aia Mur
Bas
Royal Neighbors
Prae- Waggoner
V.F.W
P.m. Ge
Paticulus
Royal Neighbors Hall
Lincoln P.T.A
Lincoln
Pythian Circle
H. M. Shaver
Just Us
Gracehill Ladies Aid Society
Aftternoon
Atl
American Legion Auxiliary
Légion Rooms
Country Club
Winga
Rural Woman's Club
Frank Pringle
Red Cross
H. J
William Proby
Court House
Women’s Council of Christian Church
Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Plan
The Presbyterian Cottage Prayer meeting will meet Wednesday morning at 9 30 at the home of Mrs. E C Carris 2158 Avenue D. gatz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Cottage
E. C. Carris
Ave
D. Gatz
S & C Club Meets in Schnoebelen Home
Mrs. Charles Schnoebelen entertained the S and C club Thursday afternoon at her home. Seven members and nine guests attended Bunco with prizes going to Bernadine Soukup and Betty Fisher. A luncheon followed. Guests included Mrs. Ed Kucera Mrs. Fred Kucera Bernadine Soukup Luella Droll and children Maxine Robert Nicola Betty Patsy Fisher Kenneth Kucera. The club will meet May 29 with Mrs. Howard Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schnoebelen
Arid C Club
Bernadine Soukup
Betty Fisher
Ed Kucera
Fred Kucera
Luella Droll
Maxine
Robert Nicola
Betty
Patsy Fisher
Kenneth Kucera
Howard Fisher
Maynard Fritz and Odella Sieren Wed in East Pleasant Plain
Maynard Fritz and Odella Sieren married at St. Joseph's Catholic church in East Pleasant Plain. The ceremony featured Rev. Paul C. Wetzstein, with Louise Fritz as bridesmaid and Cle tus Sieren as best man. A wedding dinner followed at the bride's home and guests enjoyed dancing and cards with gifts received by the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odella Sieren
L. J. Sieren
Maynard Fritz
Peter V. Fritz
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
East Pleasant
Plain
Paul C. Wetzstein
St. Joseph
Louise Fritz
Cletus Sieren
Matthew Fritz
Mike Fritz
Nick Hahn
Alice
Miran
Leona
Ruth Maxine Fritz
Peter Fritz
Land measured by walking in early Pennsylvania grant
In 1737 the Proprietors of Pennsylvania used a walking measure for land. A grant to the back country extended as far as a man could walk in a day and a half. Three fast walkers covered about 65 miles to define the boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Proprietors
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Wolf Floral CO
Reister Bros
Roy Brobst
Clarence Brown
Charles Griffin
Gertrude Nichola
Beatrice Lehr
Lancaster, Mo
Tri Cities
the Journal
Lee McAvoy
Nicola & Harmon
Harve P. Wilson
Carl FE. Youngdale
Steve Jones
C.C.C
Oakville
Syrrel Whittaker, Jr
Albert Helfrich
Francis Florrang
Lyle Edmondson
Carl Lee Long
Marlyn Allen
Lloyd Sharp, Jr
Austin Whetstine
Peters’ Hardware
R. A. Dawson
Ernest Garrett
Elizabeth Sehulty
New London
Emma Norton
Nellie DeWitt
Mildred Williams
Frank Hauenstein
G. G. Graber
Bluffton College
Bluffton, Ohio
Wayland
Dave Falk
Sam Hahn
Joe Falk
Hiland Palace
Uncle Elmer
J. Rothschild
Dora Chapman
Town City
Yankton
S. Dak
Harry Margolin
Jo Ellen Margolin
Yankton High School
Joe Ward of
Wellman
Car Crossett Home
Mrs. T. R. Dalton
J. G. Gaines
Will Woedely
Quincy, Ill
John Timmerman
Order of Eastern Star
Riverside
Wheeler
Minn
Harry
Robert
Eveready Plumbing & Hig. Co
Paul R. Horak
West Side Square Telephone
Washington, Iowa
U. S
William McConaughy
Charles Thomas
E. M. McConaughy
M. K. Rapp
S. J. Statler
Statler
Roy Sowash
Rapp
Falk
Blackhawk
Lowash Home
Frank Kurtz
D. M. Kurtz
Burlington
Denver
Pueblo
Colo
Ira Lute
Lute
State Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Edwards
Glenn Colwell
Centerville
W. B. Edwards
Bob Downing
Rookwood
Dale Duncan
Melvin
Dubuque
W. S. Duncan
Tom Duncan
George Frank
Ed Pfeffer
Dana
Correen Sue
D. C
J. &. Deal
Ted Given
Francis Feltz
Murphy
Miss Hadley
Jessie Henderson
Roger Sheetz
Jake Levien
Harper
Ladies Aid
Kleins
Lloyd Luers
Roy Diggs
Doc Engles
Willie Augustine
Bea Carris
Shirley Bea
Roy Halferty
Tyrone
Halfertys
Daryl
Virginia Redlinger
Minnesota
Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
Baptist Church
Howard Messer
John Shebeck
Independent Club
Robert Wiley
Eclub
Manton Hebner
Hebner
Farmers’ Store
Sala
Shived
Kellogg’s
Farmers’ Co-operative Store
North
Iowa Ave
Rockwood’s Shook Department
Schnoebelen
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