Local residents travel and visits noted in Washington area
Mrs. Gertrude Clark visits Crawfordsville. Roy Rotzinger and Raymond Glasgow along with spouses spend weekend at Harold Brook cabin on Iowa River. Shoppers, visitors, and church gathering plans appear among Washington area residents with brief mentions of travels to Graf Rapids, Abia, Atlantic, and Denver events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Clark
Washington
Crawfordsville
Roy Rotzinger
Raymond Glasgow
Harold Brook
Iowa River
Rebekah benefit entertainment and local social notes
The column lists a Rebekah benefit entertainment with admission 25 cents and ladies bringing box lunches. It also notes Theo Logan traveling to Denver for Veterans Administration work after a visit with parents. various local residents and visitors, including Camp Fire girls attending the Tulip Festival in Pella and a Washington arrival from Cleveland en route to Portland, Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Logan
Denver
Colo
The
Veterans Administration
Mrs
al Logan
Washington
Baseball Movie Shown for Boys
A baseball motion picture titled Play Ball Son will be shown at the Legion hall Friday evening at 7 30 for boys of the community. Joe Cronin, former major league manager, directed the film and Cronin authored related books to be distributed to attending youths. The Legion sponsors a junior team forming with six returning players Bob Crandall Bill Putman Duane Earls Jack Zook Tom Murphy and Larry Thornton and a schedule is set including games May 28 Sigourney. June 16 Brighton. June 18 Sigourney. June 26 28 Wayland tournament. August 11 Brighton. A Kalona game is planned within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Legion Post
Joe Cronin
Cronin
Legion
The
Bob Crandall
Bill Putman
Duane Earls
Jack Zook
Tom Murphy
Larry Thornton
Sigourney
Brighton
Wayland
Kalona
VFW Softball Practice At Carzill Field Tonight
The VFW softball team holds a six o'clock practice on Carzill field against the American Pearl team. Expected to post a strong year with Cole and Lee as the battery. More organized games with other teams will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Carzill Field
Cole
Lee
Davenport Guests Attend William Axel Anniversary
Guests at the event included Mr. and Mrs. William Axel and son Bob, with Kathryn and Marge Logan of Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. John Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Crone and daughter Linda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Axel
Bob
Kathryn
Marge Logan
Davenport
John Logan
Woodrow Crone
Linda
Exclusive U.S. Cranberry Industry Surges to 16 Million
Exclusive report notes U S cranberry production centers on cultivated crops grown largely within the United States. The industry has become a $16,000,000 farming enterprise, reflecting strong domestic demand and expansion of cultivation methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
Birthday Greetings From The Community
John Zwiecki of Kenta observes his 85th birthday today and is a member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club. Other readers marked birthday today include Rionald Eugene Schultz, Dona Lee Yoder, Robert Lee Lukavsky, Charlotte Mae Neff, and Kenneth A. Schirmer, with several others listed from Crawfordsville and Merrimac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zwiecki
Kenta
Journal
Switzerland
Rionald
Eugene Schultz
Howard Schultz
Dona Lee Yoder
Delmar Yoder
Robert Lee Lukavsky
Ed. Lukavsky
Charlotte Mae Neff
Claire Neff
Kenneth A. Schirmer
Forrest Schirmer
Daerings Entertain Guests at Dinner
Mr and Mrs Duane Daering and daughters hosted a fried chicken dinner Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Oz Gowey and Donald Mr and Mrs Merrill Gowey and Bruce Mr and Mrs Herman Gowey and Carol Marie all of Pleasant Plain Mr and Mrs Carl Daering Mr and Mrs Harry Hamilton from Brighton and Mr and Mrs Keith Daering from khe ota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Daering
Oz Gowey
Donald
Merrill Gowey
Bruce
Herman Gowey
Carol Marie
Pleasant Plain
Carl Daering
Harry Hamilton
Brighton
Keith Daering
Kheota
Rotary Talk Highlights Welfare Program in Washington County
Mrs. Payne Marshall outlined three welfare phases under the social security program old age assistance needy blind and dependent children She noted 364 old age cases 7 needy blind and 31 dependent children all funded through federal state and county sources W A Erbe chaired the session and guest speaker was county specialist Charlotte Wurl The next Rotary meeting will be at the Washington country club with Rotary Anns invited to contribute flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne Marshall
Washington County
Rotary Club
W A. Erbe
Charlotte Wurl
Rotary
Washington Country Club
Rotary-Anns
T. R. Phillips
Break Up Attempt by German Farmers Hoarding Food
Berlin May 20 British and American flying squads of agricultural experts disrupted German farmers efforts to hoard food as city residents faced starvation. A top British official outlined Anglo-American measures to curb hoarding, citing the discovery of about 2,600 cattle hidden on a farm in North Rhine Westphalia in the British occupation zone. American investigators reported success finding hidden food supplies in Bavaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
North Rhine-Westphalia
Mavaria
Passenger Isabelle Pell Returns to New York
Among the Queen Elizabeth arrivals in New York, Isabelle T. Pell stands out as an American who stayed in France during the German occupation and aided the underground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Isabelle T. Pell
France
Underground
International
Wholesalers Blamed in Newburyport Price Plan Failure
In Newburyport Massachusetts on May 20 wholesalers were blamed for the plan’s collapse as retailers who cut prices ten percent failed to keep costs down at the source. Merchants note most items have returned to normal prices while banners showing support linger only with a few stores remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Mass
Truman
Sharp Eyes Eight Times Acute Vision Noted by Experts
In Germany a joint press conference by American and British authorities issued stern warnings against hoarding amid concerns over scarcity and market manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Friendly Bible Class Dinner Meeting At Baptist Church
The Friendly Bible class gathered last evening in the church dining room hosting Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bell. About 25 members and guests attended a cooperative dinner followed by a brief business meeting led by Mrs. John Little. Geraldine Crone and Mrs. Marietta Workman presented the program and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Bible
The
Baptist Church
Otto Bell
John Little
Geraldine Crone
Marietta Workman
Richard Weeks
Marion Snodgrass
Jim Rouch
Rainbow Girls Plan June 2 Initiation
Rainbow Girls gathered at the Masonic temple with Joan Fields presiding as worthy advisor. They planned a June 2 initiation and discussed a dance for next month. Grand Assembly is set for June 23 to 25 in Des Moines. Mrs M L Brown and Mrs Victor Blattner attended as mother advisers with Mr Kelso serving as Rainbow dad in Fred J Longer’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Fields
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Des Moines
M. L. Brown
Victor Blattner
Kelso
Fred J. Longer
Presbyterian prayer meeting and Knights of Columbus event
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9 30 a m Wednesday at the church. The Knights of Columbus hold a regular meeting Thursday evening at the K C hall with entertainment and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Knights of Columbus
K. C. Hall
Mayor Fines Driver for Speeding on Washington Streets
Mayor G. E. Mace fined John Miller of Brighton ten dollars and costs for speeding on Washington streets. He faced charges of driving his car at an excessive speed on West Madison street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Mace
John Miller
Brighton
Washington Streets
West Madison Street
Social Calendar Prominent Women Gather for Meetings
Notices list events for the week from social groups including Women's Service Guild meeting at the Presbyterian church, Vythian Sisters at K P hall, V F W Auxiliary at K C hall, and multiple gatherings across New Haven, Gamma Psi Beta Sigma Phi, Kolah club, Just Us club, West Chester W R C, St James Circle, and more with times, locations and hostess duties. Public invited. note deadlines for notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Service Guild
Presbyterian Church
Vythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
K. C. Hall
New Haven
D U V Committees For Memorial Day
Daughters of Union Veterans meet at Legion hall with Mrs Boyd Foster presiding in Mrs D W McClure absence ill Plans named committees to assist with Memorial Day activities and to attend a memorial service on Memorial Sunday The charter was draped and a brief service for deceased member Mrs Orville Ed was held A picnic at Sunset Park is planned for June 9 with families invited General orders read Mrs Foster and Mrs W B Dupuis plan to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Foster
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
D. W. McClure
C. V. Crul
Frank Gobble
Orville
Sunset Park
Foster
W. B. Dupuis
Rebekah Lodge Benefit Party Set at I O O F Hall
The Rebekah Lodge selects an 8 15 Friday program at the I O O F hall. A one act play titled A Sick Cousin features Mrs Harold Brock Mrs Dovie Brown and others with Vox lunches auctioned by Mr Smith and coffee served. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Council of Christian Church
Dora Bolar
Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Harold Brock
Jennie Whittaker
Myral Smith
Edith
Doyle Brown
Henry
Dovie Brown
Doris Runyan
Clive
White Shrine Bridge Party at Masonic Temple
Mrs W G Manassier Jr and Mrs Hugh Hall led a White Shrine bridge party at the Masonic temple yesterday afternoon. Four tables competed with Mrs E B Hammer earning high score and Mrs E E Stutsman second high. Refreshments reflecting the month were served by the hostess group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Manassier
Drama Group Hosts May Dinner for Sophomore Play
Members of the Fortnightly and Drama departments held a May dinner party at Mrs. George Kerr's home. Eileen Jeffrey and Mrs. Bill Crayne organized the evening featuring a play by high school sophomores. Pat Brower directed Happy Journey with a cast led by Barbara Dare and Jim Dawson. Mrs. Kerr outlined next year’s program and Des Moines convention plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
Eileen Jeffrey
Bill Crayne
Don Robbins, Jr
Pat Brower
Thornton Wilder
Barbara Dare
Ma Kirby
Jim Dawson
Arthur Kirby
Pat Brown
Caroline Kirby
Rex Steart
Pa Kirby
Biddy Johnson
Beulah
Ronnie Baker
R. J. Kleese
Washington County Hospital
Federated Clubs
Washing
Portable device attracts and electrocutes insects
A new portable device draws insects with an attractant and electrocutes them, offering a compact solution for pest control. The invention emphasizes efficiency and ease of use for outdoor and indoor applications.
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Reno Williams
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Mable Hennon
Willis Horton
Margaret Cowden
Graf Rapids, Mich
General Assembly of the
Joe Amline
West Liberty
Jennie
Minnie Blick
E. F. Chase
Washington, D. C
Roert
Chases
Atlantic
Mr. Chase
Atlantic News Telegraph
Ross Motor Service
George Norman
Glenn McFarlane
Robert Day
Abia
A. M. Malcolm
W. J. Masson
Basil McBee
Elizabeth Dawson
George Masson
Isaac Kleese
Will Moore
Malcolmn Montgomery
A. B. Atchison
Tina
Della Patton
Wylie Anderson
Joe Wilson
Ainsworth
Theo
Mrs. Logan
Rebekah
Lewis Dusenbery
Mary Dusenbery
Frank Kennedy
Iowa City
Walter E. Smith
Helen Levis
Elizabeth Irwin
Columbus Junction
Harold Irwin
Indianapolis
Ind
Columbus City
Smith
Miss Irwin
I. L. Benn
Irv
Cleveland
Ohio
Portland
Oregon
Mr. Benn
Union Pacific
Columbia River
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Old Washington Academy
Charles Vic Creedy
Frank Wilson
Bob Merrill
Metropolitan Opera
RCA Victor
Sigma Chi
Russ Case
Sorden Music Co
East Side Square
RCA Victor Records
Stephen Washington,a
We L
J. R. King
Darrell Ross
J. 8. Renoux
J. W. “Bud” Fields Lorene Taylor
Minnie Crile
Merrimac
Alice Hunter
Frank Kleese
Daerings
Mrs. Marshall
Nicola
Harmon
Parker
Rainbow Girls Plan
Country Club
Baptist Friendly Bible
Joe Mnotek
St. Joseph Circle
P.m
ManDougall
Harry Donaldson
Lester Wiley
Joan Mattes
Richard Pratt
Nellie Sutton
Caribous
Maine
Minnesota
D.U.V
White Shrine
Drama Department
Marjorie Rodman
Herbert Campbell
T. A. Michels
Trip Jones
Kerr
Department
Kleerex
McDaniel Drug Phillips Drug and Drug Stores
Gospel Messengers
Chicago
Central Park
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