Weekend visits and military moves fill Grinnell area notes
Local residents host visitors from Des Moines Camp Fannin and nearby towns during a weekend lull. Army air corps members Dave W. Sheetz James Morrison and Pvt. Waugh Smith receive furloughs and address changes. Mrs. Eicher and family return from Chicago as service members plan leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Dave W. Sheetz
Army Air Corps
Harlingen
Texas
Oscar Sheetz
Pfc
James Morrison
Lincoln
Nebr
Grinnell
Lloyd Morrison
Washington
Major League Baseball Results and Standings From Friday
Friday results feature St. Louis 6 New York 5 Boston 8 Chicago 2 and Cleveland 9 Philadelphia 1 Detroit 4 Washington 1. National League notes include Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Cincinnati scores plus upcoming pitchers and night games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Loe Inunueue
Yam _cnusce
Washington
Il Philadelphia
Sen Cigvgiage Whammans
Tent
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Kramer
Dublel
Lee
Bowman
Celevalnd
Harder
Harris
Overmire
Neggeling
Ee Winsinnet
Pittsburgh
Menta
New York Sunsone
Orien Ieckans i
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Gerheauser
Strincevich
Gregg
Carter
Andrews
Derringer
Voiselle
Lanier
Washington High Scores 19 in Little Six Meet
Washington high school finished with 19 points at the Little Six track meet in Burlington. Ottumwa won, Burlington second. Clarence Cross led with a 270 point football throw and top placements in shot put and discus. Washington’s mile relay placed fourth. Coach John Harp listed nine athletes for the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burlington
Ottumwa
Clarence Cross
Wayne Marshall
Kenneth Patterson
Warren Dare
Dick Dare
Kenneth Patter
John Harp
Bob Bostwick
Keith Cook
Hal Longer
Bill Benneblossom
Cross
Patterson
Ames
Washington High School
Tire Conservation Urged By Ogden
Davenport May 20 An announcement from the War Production Board cites a tire shortage and urges the public to conserve tires. WPB district manager William Ogden notes that only three fourths of planned civilian tire production can occur this year with most tires to be made in the last half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Rubber Director
War Production Board
William Ogden
WPB
Ogden
Hospital Admissions Report From Keota and Ainsworth
Everett Green of Keota admitted as a medical patient yesterday afternoon. LaDonna Bell of 723 South Fourth Avenue underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Lee Nicholson of Ainsworth admitted this morning as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Green
Keota
LaDonna Bell
South Fourth Avenue
Lee. Nicholson
Ainsworth
May Fortnightly Club Party Features Edna Means
The Fortnightly club plans a May party for members and guests in the YMCA Community Room with Edna Means of Chicago as guest entertainer. She will present This Land of Ours with characterizations and monologues. Co chairmen and hostesses listed, followed by a combined board meeting at Congress Hotel on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Edna Means
Chicago
Land of Ours
Miss Means
Washington
A. J. Bielefeldt
W. C. McFadden
Ward McCutcheon
Harry Sowden
George W. Rudiger
Congress Hotel
Iowa Tornado Toll Rises Amid Widespread Storm Damage
A series of tornadoes cut lines and devastated farms from Ware to Laurens in Iowa. Five people were killed and at least 30 injured as property damage topped 1 million dollars. Ft Dodge suffered wrecked buildings, uprooted trees, and the death of 18 year old John Collingsworth. Crops face a week or more of flooding delaying war production goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware
Laurens
Orville Holly
Iowa
Sac
Winona
Cherokee
Crawford
Maxwell
Story County
Ft. Dodge
Fort Dodge
Highway 5
Barnum
John Collingsworth
High production potential in pullets determined at birth
The text argues that a chick born a low producer cannot be turned into a high producer by feed and care. It notes that rearing costs are similar for good and poor stock, but the key difference lies in how pullets produce.
Chocolate Currency in Aztec Empire Exposed
The Aztec emperor used chocolate beans as currency in a large imperial treasury. Soldiers were paid with cocoa beans and slaves were bought at a standard value of 100 beans.
Damascus Shrine to Hold Spring Ceremonial and Meetings
Damascus Shrine plans a spring ceremonial at 8 oclock next Thursday at the Masonic temple with Dr. Fred Reid and Jessie Means as guests of honor. The regular meeting and ceremonial practice follow. Vashti Shrine No 23 of Rock Island invites 8 oclock May 24 with Amelia Cook as guest of honor. Mt Olivet Shrine No 2 Des Moines inviting for June 13 with Lieutenant Governor Blue among candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Masonic Temple
Fred Reid
Jessie Means
Charter and
Damascus Shrine
Fort Mad
Rock Island
Amelia Cook
Mt. Olivet Shrine
Des Moines
Blue
Daily Requirement for Green or Yellow Vegetables
Guidance suggests consuming a green or yellow vegetable daily along with any additional vegetables you prefer. Prioritize variety and include leafy greens when possible to balance nutrients and fiber intake.
W S C S Holds May Meeting at Church
The May meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church was held at the church. Officers announced a family night dinner for May 26 and a $5 donation to Riverside Community Center. Members planned toys for nursery children, pulpit flowers for June, and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
H. M. Dodder
Grace Sigafoose
George Foster
Leslie Dunlap
Tom Downing
Pearl Whistler
G. W. Manassier, Jr
Louise Wasson
Riverside Community Center
Des Moines
Fred Mauthe
Kra Kathmel
Hugh Hall
Hall
William Sitler
Clarence Jacobs
Vernon Crull
Alma Pease
Foster Bickel
Oakley Payne
T. L. Brookhart
Unit No. 6
Margaret Mineart and George Anderson Wed in Fairfield
Margaret Corinne Mineart and George A. Anderson wed in St. Joseph rectory East Pheasant Plain at 8:45 a.m. Rev. Paul Wetzstein officiated. Attendants were Evelyn and Leroy Mineart. The couple will reside in Fairfield after a dinner hosted by the Mineart family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Corinne Mineart
H. W. Mineart
George A. Anderson
Fairfield
George Anderson
Salina
St. Joseph's
East Pheasant Plain
Paul Wetzstein
Evelyn and
Leroy Mineart
Betty Jeanne Hoskins
Esther Supulla
Ruth Wolfe
Paul McClintie
Knights of Pythias Esquire Work Monday Evening
Knights of Pythias Lodge invites all members to attend esquire rank work scheduled for Monday evening. Wayne Ken aricn C 1283 listed as contact or reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Wayne Kenaricn
Rebekah Lodge Holds Short Evening Meeting
Communications were read and business matters settled in a brief session at 10.C.F. hall. Mrs. Paul Harvey presided as several letters of thanks were read from members thanking the lodge for fruit during illnesses. At the next meeting Past Noble Grands will be honored. Frances Mapel Leona Schantz and Leola Hotle named to organize entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Paul Harvey
Ave Charce
Frances Mapel
Leona Schantz
Leola Hotle
New Floral Arrangements by Garden Club Reflect Fresh Styles
Mrs. B. F. Bostwick Jr hosted the May meeting of the Fortnightly Garden Department at 214 East Washington. Eighteen members attended along with visitors. Irene Yard led a program on new lilacs and tulips and the group showcased innovative arrangements by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bostwick Jr
East
Washington Street
Garden Department of Fortnightly Club
C. W. McLaughlin
H. H. McCleery
Harry Montgomery
G. W. Mast
Edith Weldin
Harry Sowden
C. H. Gather
Irene Yard
Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa
National Council of Garden Clubs
Atlanta
Fisher
Montgomery
A. Savage
Frank Stewart
Isarl May Seed Company
Sunset Park
Etha Dawson
J. O. Sexton
D. D. Davis
I. T. Rehmel
Eastern Star Luncheon and Pinochle Party Concludes Season
The Order of Eastern Star sponsored a Thursday afternoon luncheon at the Masonic temple followed by a pinochle party. Mrs. Will Hemmings and Mrs. Howard McBride supervised the cooperative luncheon while Mrs. L. K. D. Davis won high score and Mrs. A. W. Yard took second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Will Hemmings
Howard McBride
L.kd. Davis
A. W. Yard
Methodist Ladies Annual Missionary Guest Day Tea
The Methodist Ladies hosted their annual Missionary guest day tea at Mrs E J Hesselsehwerdt's home with Mrs T V Knerr presiding and Mrs H Y Leck leading devotions. Linda and Marilyn Small sang, Lucy Colon from India gave the talk, and a decorated tea table was served by Mrs Knerr and Mrs Ober Niffenegger.
Entertains Group At Buffet Supper
Clarice Meek hosted sixteen guests at her home 1193 East Main Street with a seven oclock buffet supper and bridge. Tables were adorned with spring flowers corsages for the hostess by Mrs Minnie Green. A centerpiece of columbine and lighted tapers decorated the buffet. Mrs Emma Barnett prepared the two course meal. Bridge at four tables yielded score prizes to Mrs Dave Elder and Mrs R A Henderson of Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Meek
East Main Street
Minnie Green
Emma Barnett
Dave Elder
R. A. Hender
Kalona
Birthday notices for Keota residents and others observed
John Zwicki and Mary L. Marr of Keota celebrate in the Three Quarter Century club as John was born in Switzerland in 1862. Other birthday and anniversary observations include Mrs. I. L. Embree 79, Kenneth Schirmer turning 10, Charlotte Mae Neff two years younger, and multiple families in Crawfordsville Columbus Junction and Highland township with anniversaries and first birthdays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zwicki
Keota
Mary L. Marr
Journal
Mr. Zwicki
Switzerland
Kenneth Schirmer
Forrest Schirmer
Charlotte Mae Neff
Claire Neff
Commandery Dinner Concludes Family Night Series
Bethlehem Commandery hosted a cooperative dinner in the Masonic temple dining room attended by 40 members and wives and 15 visitors from Keokuk Keosauqua and Mt Pleasant. The event closed the series until fall and was prepared by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Commandery
Masonic Temple
Keokuk
Keosauqua
Mt Pleasant
Close Work Requires 16 Inches From Eyes For Best Focus
The essential task is performed when the work is held roughly 16 inches from the eyes. This distance optimizes focus and reduces strain during extended reading or screen use.
Social calendar items from local clubs and churches
Various meetings and events listed with times and hosts including the Friendly Bible class, DeMolay degree work, Masonic temple gatherings, Junior Missionary society, Sunset Park picnic, Vamasceus Shrine, and club activities at Fortnightly, Women’s Missionary Society, Women of Country Club, Homemakers, and Grace Hill Ladies Aid. details note changes, reservations, and hosting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Bible
Baptist Church
Ehurcn
Nfandecraft Dept
Phil Antonoff
Masonic Temple
Women of Country Club
I. W. Shhenefelt
T T F Party News From Crawfordsville Slated Events
May 20 Crawfordsville reports two social gatherings. The T T T party at Elsie Belle Jones’s home featured readings by Mrs. Thomas of Olds and piano solos by Joyce Gault, with Mrs. Benson and Mrs. Benson performing piano duets. Carol Coates celebrated her 5th birthday at the Blankenhorn residence with cake and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
T.t.t.’S
Elsie Belle Jones
Thomas
Olds
Joyce Gault
John Maxwell
Hleene Benson
Doris Benson
Washington, D. C
Elsie Bell+ Jones
Doris Cherryholmes
Arlene Fletcher
Kenneth Coates
Donald Blankenhorn
Carol Coates
Carol
Blankenhorn
Damage to stock from internal parasites hits U S livestock
Internal parasites cost the United States livestock industry an estimated 1.235 billion dollars annually in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Knight Templars Social After Dinner Initiation
Wives of the Knight Templars served decorations of mixed spring flowers during the event. After the dinner a social followed, and the men held their regular meeting and initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight Templars
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Sprengeri
Wolf’s Flower
Dorothy Kammueller
Norman Idea
Callistus Kern
Camp Fannin
Lester Kern
May Hood
Oakdale, Ir
George Kerr
W. S. Kritzman
Sordens
J. M. Kelley
Henry T. Bockhorst
Knights of Columbus
Cedar Rapids
Eclipse Lbr, Co
Pvt. Waugh Smith
A.G.F
Fort George Meade, Md
Lafayette M. Hamil
Muskogee Army Air Field
Mia
Etta Glassburner
Otumwa
Elsie
William
David F. White
Camp Butner
N.C
Camp Roberts
Calif
Roger Eicher
Myrtle Wright
O. K. Sehmitt
Harry J
Jimmy” Arnold
A. Arnold
Arnold
Air Transport Command
San Bernardino Army Air Field
Mra
Lloyd Fredmund
Judith
John
Reel Island
Lloyd Turnipseed
Fredmugtt
Eclipse Lumber CO
Burlinon
Little’s Furniture
Peoria
Ill
Edna
Rosamond Sojka
Egypt
Vernita Tellin
Fairview
Dorothy Walker
Living
Lake Frances
Willis Roth
Daytonville
James Rugg
Center
Wayne Staubaugh
Eagleville
Leo Semler
Union
Della Troyer
Nira
Charles Yoder
Dessel Yoder
Pilotburg
Minerva Yoder
Robert Yoder
Marion Township
Donald Davison
Franklin
Dwight Davison
Helen Givans
Gray Mildred Hill
Sommers
Betty Jo Jeffries
Gray
Lois Leichty
Eicher
Shirley Leichty
Stringtown
Robert Reschty
Joan Schoonover
Shiloh
Dorothy Swartzendruber
Cher
William Swift
Pleasant Ridge
Oregon
Stanievy Kean
Phyllis Hall
Mary Elizabeth Baker
Westminster
Leila Baughman
Gene Bower
Pauline Dill
Hopewell
Herbert Funston
Junior Griffith
Fora Mae Palmer
Dale Vincent
Washington Township
John Collett
Red Brick
Nellie Ruth Courtney
Glendale
Mary Flynn
Esther Gerdes
Spread Eagle
Gwendolyn Mayer
Betty Meeks
Mary Jane Rhodebeck
Young America
Erma Jean Swift
Pleasant Hill
Victor Thompson
Helen Wilcox
Shirley Dunbar
Robert Berd
June Keifer
Marjorie Bull
Marlowe
Feld
Myrna Reeve
Lucille Kase Norma Hora Herbert
Luella Sehne
Helen Givan
Gerd
Frances Wei
Herbert Fre
Fon ‘Helen
Ison
W.S.C.S
Margaret Mineart
George F. Anderson
Riverside
Dorothy
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Anderson
Brophy
Lemmon
Rebekah
Garden Club Group
O.E.S
Methodist Ladies
Wessler
Blacksmith
Ronald
Howard Schultz
Donna Lee Eugene Schultz
Mr. and Yoder
Delmar Yoder
Robert Lee Lukavsky
Ed Lukavsky
Alice Hunter
Minnie Crile
Merrimac
Lorene Taylor
J. W. “Bud” Fields
J. B. Renoux
Darrell Ross
J. R. King
Max Birka
Phoenix, Ariz
James Allen
Columbus Junction
Homer Godwin
John Harry Donaldson
Harry Donaldson
Terry Dean Tucker
Edwin Tucker
Robert William Wolfe
Ordell Wolfe
Nellie Maxine Crone
Francis Crone
Blaine Goff
Maynard Goff
John Whithoft
Wilma Mincer
Mela Lasek
Highland Township
Normy Smith
Milton Smith
Harry H. Payne
Commandery
Temple
Chevrolet
Ford
Plymouth
Sorrell
West Madison
Junior Missionary Society of Methodist Church
M. E. DeLashmutt
Vamasceus Shrine
Women’s Missionary = society
U. P
Looster Club
Delbert Darnell
Donald Stout
Honor Carol Coates
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