Novel girl wrestler to headline Washington show
A V F W athletic event at city hall on May 27 will feature 18 year old Georgia Van Buskirk from Peoria in a match against Chris Kapis of Rock Island as the novelty bout. Main card includes Everette Holliday vs Johnny Nelson in a six round bout, Bert Cappas vs Johnny Peal in four rounds, and Billie LaRue versus Tommy Carrey in six rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Brown
City Hall
Mr. Brown
Iowa
Burlington
Musccatine
Davenport
Washington
Georgia van Buskirk
Peoria
Theis
Chris Kapis
Rock Island
Mise van Buskirk
Everette Holliday
Muscatine
Johnny Nélson
Moline
Holliday
Nelson
Bert Cappas
Areo
Johnny Peal
Galesboro
Ill
Billie LaRue
Tommy Carrey
East Moline
Lincoln Falls to Centennial in QA Game
Centennial grade school beat Lincoln 26 to 9 as the second round of games opened. The two teams are tied for second with two wins and two losses, two games remaining. Heights defeated Wallace 17 to 7, Wallace still seeks a win. Next up Lincoln vs Wallace and Heights vs Centennial Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Centennial
Secore
Heights
Wallace
Baseball Scores and Standings From Yesterday and Today
Yesterday results show Pittsburgh crushed Boston 23 to 6 while Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 6 to 5. New York fell to Chicago 5 to 8 and St Louis trounced Brooklyn 11 to 2. American League standings list Cleveland leading with a 11 4 record and Philadelphia at 10 7.
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Ww. JL. Pet
Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
James Birney Has Mumps at Parental Home
James Birney, home from Eclipse Lumber Co., has been sick with mumps and remains at his parents' home in Living Lake. The note records local family visits, a Living Lake school closing for a pollnuek supper, and several Sunday dinners and drives among residents including Rennie Dawson, Vernon Witting, and Maggie Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Birney
Rennie Dawson
Living Lake
Eclipse Lumber Co
James
Vernon Witting
Sammy Wittmer
H. P. Wilson
Vernon
A. Belter
Boyd Foster
Loyd Foster
Bobby
Billy
Maggie Foster
Maggie
Pella
Harold
Caroline Tucker
Havre
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Washington News
Carl Burnsides of Shenandoah joined a junior college dinner dance at the Country Club in Washington. Mrs Emil Heesselschwerd of Kalona and Mrs C R B Taylor of Uplands California were visitors and luncheon guests. Shriners from Washington attended a Davenport ceremonial with 52 candidates led by John Winga. Charles Lorack of Riverside and Ralph Minick were noted in local business and bank news. Auctioneers F Macon of Washington advertised services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Burnsides
Shenandoah
Washington
Emil Heesselschwerd
Kalona
Sitter Auto Parts
SM Wfp Jr
C. RB. Taylor
Uplands
Calif
W. L. Alcorn
Davenport
Davenport Masonic Temple
John Winga
Charles Lorack
Riverside
Ray Stewart
Keota
Noticr UK
Bank of Esquire
Ralph Minick
Local families host relatives and visitors across Iowa
Donald McLaughlin of Eil verta California visited with relatives including Mae McLaughlin and Mrs. Alice Meeks at the Ernest Salladay home. Sevilla Boice from Kansas City visits her parents in town for the weekend. Several residents return home from trips to Milwaukee Chicago and Straberry Point for summer. A nine and a half pound son arrives May 20 at Scranton Iowa. Rev Newell Chapman moves to Crawfordsville Iowa to lead the Presbyterian church. Olive Moore visits Washington with Mr and Mrs L Bartholow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McLaughlin
Eilverta
Calif
Mae McLaughlin
Ernest Salladay
Alice Meeks
Sevilla’ Boice
Kansas City
Spen
Mrs. C. A. Boice
Elmer Wells
Lola Hughes
Milwaukee
Wis
Harold Duke
Chicago
Hill Masson
Strawberry Point
W.W. J. Masson
Marjorie McFarlane
Wapelio
R. F. McFarlane
Charles McLaughlin
Clayton Weigland, Jr
John Sharpe
Omaha
Nebr
W. McWavehlie
W. A. Phillips
H. F. Busby
Lucille Knox
Washington County Hospital
Helen Alcorn
Sarah Moore
Ottumwa
Alcorn
W. L. Alcorn
John Kennedy
Ora Dilly
Kansas
Ser
Crawfordsville
Newell Chapman
Tipton
Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Olive Moore
Washington
Hospital Departures and Admissions Report
At The Hospital Dave Boyer was dismissed this morning. Mrs Arthur Laubach Keota underwent a major operation. Mrs Clarence Goodwin underwent a major operation this morning. H G Richardson was admitted for observation. Mrs J H Campbell underwent emergency appendectomy last night. Jesse Shalla Kalona was admitted this morning for abdominal muscle strain after horses ran away yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Boyer
Arthur Laubach
Keota
Clarence Goodwin
H. G. Richardson
J. H. Campbell
Jesse Shalla
Kalona
M E Ladies Aid Plans June Luncheon Meeting
The Metho dist Ladies Aid society held a general meeting to announce a guest day potluck luncheon at the June meeting the last before summer break. Mrs O E Schmitt presided with devotionals by Mrs N M Speidel. Unit 7 led the social hour and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
O. E. Schmitt
General Aid
N. M. Speidel
Unit 7
Pierce Cabinet Stays Through Entire Pierce Term
The cabinet of President Franklin Pierce served the full administration without any personnel changes, marking a unique continuity in his presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Franklin Pierce
Tulips Brighten Town and Local Visits Noted
Miss Maude McCreedy visited the Homer Birney home Monday. Rev Atack was a caller at the Birney home Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pela
Hospital
Washington
Home Makers Club Meeting With Mrs Chas Hradek
NRA May 22 The Home Makers club met with Mrs Chas Hradek Thursday. A number attended and all reported a good time. Mrs Bruty of Washington is visiting her daughter Mrs Gee Roe. Mr and Mrs Otto Swick have a new boy. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rowpert son of Newton visiting his parents. A few from this vicinity attended homecoming in Scotland Sunday. Mrs Clarence Rowe visited Mrs Mary Barrett Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRA
Home Makers Club
Chas. Hradek
Bruty
Washington
Gee Roe
Otto Swick
Lloyd Rowpertson
Newton
Scotland
Clarence Rowe
Mary Barrett
Junior College Students Have Dinner-Dance
Washington junior college students held their annual dinner-dance with green and yellow decor and tulips. Miss Myrle Stephens served as toastmaster and a program on The Old Order Changeth featured readings, toasts, and music by the Moonlight Serenaders. Committees led by Catherine Masser and others organized dinner, decoration, and entertainment. guests included members of the board of education and wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College
Myrle Stephens
Melvin Gingerich
Manda Davies
Kathryn Stewart
James Owen
Opal Keeney
George S. Brooks
Dean Harland Mead
Christian Ladies Aid Society
Board of Education
Catherine Masser
Kittie May Maddock
Matt Redlinger
Maurine Walker
Frances Fisher
Gene Tucker
Rex Levert
Norman Schoonover
Roger Wicher
Virginia Cru
Adrian Luten
Lois Samson
Mabel Burger
I Wilson
Anna Plummer
Wilma Kerr
Keith Stewart
Vincent Krabill
Chas
Wulf Esther Smith
Lewis Couple Open House Honors Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Eugene Lewis plan a Wednesday open house at their West Hill home to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Mrs Lewis formerly Ide Mae Phillips, daughter of pioneer Columbus City residents. The marriage was performed by Rev Walter L Wood of the Baptist church. The couple has long been active in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Eugene Lewis
West Hill
Lewis
Ide Mae Phillips
Jesse Phillips
Columbus City
Walter L. Wood
The
Baptist Church
Riverside Alumni Plan Fortieth Banquet and Meetings
Riverside May 22 The Riverside high school alumni association schedules its fortieth annual banquet and meeting for May 29 at 7 30 PM in the Methodist church parlors served by the Ladies Aid society. Committees include Banquet Mildred Kenney Viola Petsel Genevieve Hartzler Blanche Weber Irene Beranek Decorating Mrs John R Vegey Mrs Carl Craig Miss Wilma Marshall Verne Younkin Debber Flynn Invitations Leo C Cris Mrs Ivo Schnoebelen Clifford Flynn Maynard Marshall Leon Katel to be toastmaster. Officers are Harry Soukup president Delbert Flynn vice president Eunice Craig secretary and Ivan McCreedy treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside High School
Methodist Church
Ladies Aid Society of
Mildred Kenney
Viola Petsel
Genevieve Hartzler
Blanche Weber
Irene Beranek
John R. Vegey
Carl Craig
Wilma Marshall
Verne Younkin
Debber& Flynn
Leo C. Cris
Ivo Schnoebelen
Clifford Flynn
Maynard Marshall
Leon Katel
Harry Soukup
Delbert Flynn
Eunice Craig
Ivan McCreedy
Iowa Township
Edward Kueneman
Tulks
Kathleen Hotka
Rita Kueneman
Joseph Miller
Joseph Hotka
Ida Dorothy Sknubal
Margaret Cummings
Bernice Libenguth
Mary Waldschmidt
Maxine
Keesler
Esther Hardy
Dorothy Colbert
Rita Kylgeneman
Igion Auxilary
Ladies Auxiliary
Amerian Legion
Legion Hall
William Ingram
Joseph P. Paillotet
Ingram
Cedar Rapids
Patriotic Talks and School Program at St James
Representatives of women’s patriotic organizations visited St James school Friday for an afternoon program. Dr J C Boice attended as guest as did several speakers. The Sisters of the school prepared the program with students performing Memorial Day themed pieces and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Patriotic Organizations
St. James School
J. C. Boice
Ted Crone
A. Anderson
TD. A. R
L. R. Baker
Cleo Shockey
Catherine Swift
Hugh Dougall
Boice
Charles
Flanders Fields
Betsy
Joan Keifer
France
Joyce Kilmer
Naughton
Thelma
Fiona Keen
Betty Neiswanger
Vernon Richardson
John Humble
Walt Whitman
Lamar Fontaine
Uncle Sam’s Young Army
John G. Whittier
Forty-Eighth Wedding Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Berdo
Birthday notices list Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Berdo celebrating their forty-eighth anniversary. Also noted are today’s birthdays for Everette Coon Ainsworth Orville Hardin Wisie Long Reed Moore and Davyl Tucker with tomorrow’s birthdays for Lucy Beng Joann Campbell Cliff Campbell’s daughter Paul Eugene Goodwin Frans Stransky Charley Robb Joan Scott Virginia Lowash and Charles Swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Coon
Ainsworth
Orville Hardin
Wisie Long
Reed Moore
Davyl Tucker
Lucy Beng
Oskaloosa
Joann Campbell
Clifford Campbell
Frans. Stransky
Pilotburg
Paul Eugene Goodwin
Charley Robb
Joan Scott
Virginia Lowash
Rebekah Members Hear Routine Business at Meeting
About sixty Rebekah members met in the I. O. O. F. hall for routine business. The charter was draped for late member Mrs. Lee McAvoy, who belonged to the order sixteen years. The next family social is set for June 1. A social hour followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
I. Co. O. F. Hall
Lee McAvoy
Gifts Presented at Pre-Nuptial Party for Elizabeth Rees
A pre nuptial party at Mrs Nels Westermark home honored Elizabeth Rees with four table bridge rounds. Helen Carson won the top prize, Hilda Brown second, and Mrs Dale Hurlbutt received the consolation prize. Guests signed recipes for the bride elect and pink and white decor plus spring flowers adorned the rooms. Elizabeth Rees, to wed William Shannon, was later presented a long string of miscellaneous shower gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels BR. Westermark
Mra Westermark
Lucilie Reed
Elizabeth Rees
Helen Carson
Hilda Brown
Dale Hurlbutt
Miss Rees
William Shannon
Social calendar notes for week with meetings and talks
The calendar lists DeMolay at 7:30 p m at the Masonic Temple with a note on a meeting place change. Booster club and W M S meet in the afternoon and evening with a talk on Egypt. Priscilla and Rosemary clubs meet next Tuesday and the Damascus Shrine has a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple. Homemakers and Navajo clubs meet midweek at scheduled times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Nels B. Westermark
Lloyd Walker
Priscilla Club
Sarah Helwick
Lemmons Apartments
Rosemary Club
Mas
Ray Ben
Damascus Shrine
EK. O. W
Ed Grayson
Henry Dittmer
D. N. Anwyl
South Fourth Avenue
Uniondale Ladies Aid Society Meets at Mrs. Kretz Home
The Uniondale Ladies Aid Society met at the Riverside home of Mrs. Anna Kretz Thursday afternoon with ten members and four visitors. The group detached quilt blocks as Florence Husky led devotions and refreshments were served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniondale Ladies Aid Society
Anna Kretz
Riverside
Florence Husky
W C T U Meeting Readings and Activities
At Mrs T F Barker's home the W C T U discussed liquor traffic outcomes and health effects. Ned notes include readings by Etta Brinton on Alcohol and Health and Jessie Princhey on Inele Sam. Distiller, plus yearbook quiz participation by all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Barker
Nellie Crull
Etta Brinton
Maurice Crag
M. D
Jessie Princhey
Jacob Simpson Payton
Inele Sam. Distiller
Elizabeth Hawthorne
Missionary Group Meets in Mrs Michels Home
Women's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church gathered Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs T A Michels with president Mrs R J Daw son presiding. Devotionals were led by Mrs Anna Case and Mrs Briley gave a paper on Latin America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
T. A. Michels
R. J. Dawson
Anna Case
Briley
Latin America
William Pitewilliam
Marsh Bailey
Betty
Joan
Ruth Michels
Etta McCall
O’Loughlins Host Dinner for Niece Mrs Gorham
Mr and Mrs Huw O’Loughlin entertained at a 7 oclock dinner for their niece Mrs T F Gorham of Moberly Missouri who has spent two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs A Huber. Twelve covers were set with spring flowers at the table and a three course dinner was served with help from daughter Anna. The guests enjoyed music and writing after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huw O'Loughlin
T. F. Gorham
Moberly
A. Huber
Anna
Musile
Mrs R C Risk Hosts IX Club Afternoon
Mrs R C Risk welcomed IX club members Thursday at her home. Bridge yielded high score and traveling prizes to Mrs Howard McBride, second high to Mrs William Beggs. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Howard Miller and Mrs Harvey Meek. Guests included Mrs Louella Patton, Mrs Fred Afton, and Mrs William Beggs. Next meeting planned in three weeks at Mrs Howard Miller's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Risk
Howard McBride
William Beggs
Howard Miller
Harvey Meek
Louella Patton
Fred Afton
Geneva Tindal and Denzell Sanburg wed at Columbus Junction
Genevia Tindal daughter of Mr and Mrs Jon Tindal Columbus Junction and Senator Sanburg son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Sanburg Pleasant were married at 11 80 Tuesday forenoon in the bride’s home southeast of Columbus Junction Rev Lisle B Deedrick officiated in single ring service Attendants were Mr and Mrs David Woodrut The bride wore a white crepe dress After a wedding trip the couple will reside in this vicinity Royal Neighbors Convene More than 150 delegates attended the annual convention of Royal Neighbor lodges of Louisa and Muscatine counties held in the O C F lodge hall Talks were given by officers and members and local business men displayed flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Geneva Tindall
Jon Tindall
Senator Sanburg
Oscar Sanburg
Pleasant
Lisle B. Deedrick
Cairo Evangelica Church
Reading
David Woodrut
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbor
Louisa
Muscatine Courtier
10.C.F. Lodge Hall
Grace McCurdy
Des Moines
Lillie T Taicht
Winfield
Sara Black
Rock Island
Laura Byram
Chapter AQ PEO Holds Last Meeting Before Summer
Chapter AQ PEO met with Mrs Myrtle Helmick for the final meeting before summer recess. President Mrs Kce Frazey reported on the recent state convention at Waterleo. The Merry Moderns met with Ruth Rich. Bridge for three tables. Adeline Drish and Anne Johnson were guests. Mrs Floyd Arnold hosted Lades Aid at the Christian church. B H S Alumni banquet set for Tuesday evening May 26 at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prighton
Lades
Floyd Arnold
Christian Church
Aloooni Tounenet
H H Club Plans Picnic At New Park
The H H Club met with Mrs John Pratt with twelve members present. A picnic was planned for Sunday in a park being developed in the Renda and Walker pasture. Members spent the afternoon on fancy work and visiting, with lunch served by several ladies. Nine children attended the event, and the next meeting is set for June 17 with Mrs Stella Stuman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Club
John Pratt
H. H. Park
Renda
Walker Pasture
Pratt
Victor Wenger
Walker
Blanchard
Evelyn Hexwworth
Reasie Smith
Cedar Rapide
Wilson
Lavette Anderson
Jern Applegate
Evelyn Howworth
Iris Rath
Amis Green
Stella Stuman
Zelda Anderson Honored At Dinner Before California Wedding
Ten guests dined at 6:20 p m in a courtesy dinner hosted by Mine Helen Carson for Missett Anderson who will leave next week for Los Angeles to wed Albert Johnson. A bridal coupe centerpiece and a shower of gifts accompanied a farewell letter reading on the way to California. Miss Anderson, longtime Curran company office worker, will be succeeded by Miss Harriet Bey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Carson
Missett
Anderson
Lo Angeles Calif
Albert Johnson
California
Miss Anderson
The
Curran Company
Mise Harriet Bey
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Charles (Orey
Joe Duen
Fred Maasdam
Lafe Hamill
Lafe
Robert Knerr
David Brinning
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Fresh Egigs
W. S. Reister & Son
M.E. Ladies Aid
Mrs. E. Lewis
St. James
P. A. Berdo
Charles Swift
W.C.T.U. Meeting
T.A. Michels
H.L. O'Loughlins
R.C. Risk
Geneva
Tindal
Denzell
Sanburg
P.E.O
Helmick
H.H. Club
Zelda Anderson
Lemmon’s
Frank Macon
Charlie Crane
SF. Corner Square
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