Local News Roundup of Remarkable August Occurrences and Travels
Nancy Jo Franklin of Westwood California visits grandparents in the area for the summer. Various clergy attend Monmouth College alumni banquet in Monmouth Illinois. Visits include Mrs. William McKasson of Mt. Pleasant and Pvt Charles Dayton's family. Military moves feature Corporal Lombardi and Lt. Westphal to naval reserve indoctrination. Nearby families host or travel, with multiple weekend visits and furloughs. Baseball scores list early games including New York over St. Louis and Boston over Chicago with split results. No games scheduled today.
Two Local Boys To State Meet
Washington high school coach John Harp has two eligible athletes for the state track meet at Ames. Clarence Cross and Kenneth Patterson qualified by performances in the district meets, with Cross recording superior shot put distances and Patterson faster 440 time than several first-place district marks. Finalists will run Saturday afternoon after morning preliminaries. Letter winners for the season include Cross Patterson and ten others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harp
Washington High School
Washington
Ames
Clarence Cross
Kenneth Patterson
Cross
Patterson
Harp
Major League Baseball Scores From Sunday Doubleheaders
Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 6 3 in the first game and 6 5 in the second. Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 4 3, with Philadelphia 9 4 in the second game called at the end of the eighth inning. Chicago routed Boston 15 1 in the first game and 14 5 in the second. New York won 7 6 against St. Louis in the second game.
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New York
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
New York Ee
St. Louis Ee
Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
Boston Ee
Cleveland
Chicago Ee
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Ww. L. Pet
Cincinnati Ee
New York —_ a
Hospital Admits and Discharges Highlight Local Residents
A series of hospital moves lists Betty Lou Despain of Crawfordsville undergoing an emergency appendectomy Saturday. Several others were admitted for observation, pneumonia treatment, or x rays, including Dan Holcomb and Paul McElroy, while Sandry Ruth Harp and Kathryn Orcutt had tonsillectomies and Russell Carter was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou Despain
Crawfordsville
Ray Blankenhorn
Ainsworth
Dan Holcomb
South Third Avenue
University Hospital
Iowa City
Donald Mills
Gary Donald
Keota
Harold Jarvis
Gale Hubert
South Iowa Avenue
Irene Elliott
Columbus Juncetion
Elmer Krantz
Wellman
J. O. Matthews
South
Iowa Avenue
Paul Eugene McElroy
North
Marion Avenue
Sandry Ruth Harp
West
Washington Street
Kathryn Orcutt
East Main Street
Russell Carter
East
Madison Street
Army takes over Hummer plant in Springfield Ward seizure
On presidential order the army seized the Hummer Manufacturing plant in Springfield, part of Montgomery Ward & Co., ending a seven day strike by AFL machinists. Production will resume next day at capacity with 500 workers, as manager Saxer cooperates and Col. Talbott confirms staff will stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Hummer Manufacturing Company
Montgomery Ward & Co
AFL
Ward
Chicago
John J. Saxer
Hummer
Nelson Talbott
War Department
Col
Talbott
Saxet
Service Family Visits Fireman at Great Lakes
Fireman Second Class Robert Irwin of Great Lakes Naval Training Station Illinois spent Friday with his wife and three children and his mother in Moline Illinois. His aunt Mrs G W White and Elizabeth Irwin were also present. Mrs F W Cherryholmes and son Gerald from Idaho Falls Idaho visit Mary Grecian in the H P Wilson home. Cherryholmes is Marie Grecian and a sister of Mrs Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Irwin
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Ill
F. W. Cherryholmes
Gerald
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Mary Grecian
H. P. Wilson
Recital Invite by Miss Vacha at Baptist Church
Kathryn Vacha will present a voice recital at the Baptist church this evening at 8 o clock. Dor othy Masson Luckenbill will accompany on cello, Shirley Dunlap on flute, and Lola Coppock White on piano. The event is open to the public and invites friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Vacha
the Baptist Church
Miss Vacha
Dorothy Masson Luckenbill
Shirley Dunlap
Lola Coppock White
Scholarship Offer At Wesleyan College In Iowa
The Evening Journal in cooperation with Iowa Wesleyan College offers a $124 scholarship for fall entry. It will be awarded to the highest qualified applicant, based on recommendations. Apply using the coupon in today’s paper or a letter of inquiry for details and an application form. The offer closes August 15 and the fall term starts September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Wesleyan College
Evening Journal
Iowa June draft call smaller than April
Col. Ralph Lancaster of the Iowa Selective Service reports the June draft call will be not quite as large as April. He notes a monthly decline since March and says plans to create a persistent pool have not materialized because the pool is being used as fast as it is created.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ralph Lancaster
Iowa Selective Service Administration
Smelt Festivals Grow Around Lake Michigan Harbor Towns
Lake Michigan smelt introduced from Atlantic waters in 1918 thrived in Green Bay and Upper Michigan waters. Towns established annual smelt festivals featuring fishing contests ferris wheels and smelt queens to celebrate the bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Predict Largest Poppy Sale May 30
Mrs. RE E Ward, president of the local American Legion Auxiliary unit, predicts the largest poppy sale in history on Memorial Day. The program provides free materials, trains disabled veterans to craft the poppies, and benefits veterans, their families, and the public through sales and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
RE. E. Ward
Eye muscle nerves chart three nerves control six muscles
Description explains the ocular motor system noting three cranial nerves govern six extraocular muscles. Two muscles have individual innervation while the other four share a single nerve.
Missionary Society Meets at Church
The Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met in the church parlors Friday afternoon with Mrs. Harry Turner, president, presiding. Devotions were by Mrs. C. R. McCutchen Jr and Mrs. Archie Buwer. Talks on Continental Neighborhoods were given. A prayer calendar was conducted. Fifteen members enjoyed a social hour with refreshments provided by Mrs. Houwer and Mrs. I. T. Rehmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian ¢Church
Harry Turner
C. R. McCutchen, Jr
Archie Buwer
Turner
Harry Dye
Houwer
I. T. Rehmel
Walker Brown Wedding Invitations Issued
Mr and Mrs James Birdsell Walker announce the marriage of their daughter Marjorie Lois to Lieutenant William Wright Brown United States Army Air Forces. The ceremony is set for four thirty o clock Saturday May 27 at the Methodist church with a reception in the church parlor after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Birdsell Walker
Marjorie Lois
William Wright Brown
United States Army Air Forces
44 Senior Class Has Picnic Dinner
The 44 graduating class held a Friday afternoon picnic at Jungbluths cottage Fidgrewater near Coneville. C J Jungsluth and daughter Mrs Don Welsh assisted with arrangements and a Wiener roast followed by a dish to pass. A house party for Virginia Gibson concluded the events with a welcome back to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jungbluth
Fidgrewater
Coneville
C. J. Jung- Sluth
Don Welsh
Galesburg
Ill
Virginia Gibson
Bette Snakenberg
Shirley Lunlap
Margaret Ann Junsbluth
Frances Falk
Phyllis Frown
Lila Holden
Lois Mice
Marian Tietz
la Crosse
Wise
Velsh
Presbyterian prayer meeting announced for Wednesday morning
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting set for 9 30 at the church. Knights of Pythias Lodge to perform esquire work Monday evening. all Knights urged to attend. Wayne Kendrick, C. C. (283
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Presbyterian
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Esquire
Wayne Kendrick
C. C
Home Accidents Rise During War Years 1943 5
Home accidental deaths totaled about 33 000 in 1943 5 per cent over 1942 Disabling injuries were about 4 950 000 with 130 000 resulting in some permanent disability
Steeles Grandson Weds in California
Lieutenant Gilman C. McMillan and Alice Irene Dakin wed May 6 at Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Chico. Bride, former Ruth Steele, was given by father Henry R. Dakin. Rev Harris Pusllury officiated for 150 guests. McMillan, a Merchant Marine Academy graduate, will work Atlantic service after a wedding trip to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Steele
Riverside
Lieutenant
J.g.) Gilman CC
Mc Millan
Alice Irene Dakin
Chico
Calif
T. B. Mc- Millan
Ruth Steele
Washington
PFO
Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church
Henry R. Dakin
Santa Cruz
Harris Puls- Lury
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Long Island
Atlantic Service
New York
Birthday Anniversaries Noted In Local Birthdays
Donald Keith Neff turns one today. Paul Goodwin celebrates his 14th birthday. Orville Hardin of Des Moines formerly Washington, Deane Rinner of Noble, and Mrs. Everette Coon of Ainsworth observe birthday anniversaries today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Keith Neff
Mrs
Don Neff
Paul Goodwin
Mrs. C. R. Goodwin
Orville Hardin
Des Moines
Washington
Deane Rinner
Noble
Everette Coon
Ainsworth
Birthday greetings for Wisie Long Reed Moore and others
Many happy returns of the day are extended to Mrs. Wisie Long Mrs. Reed Moore Ralph Curl Dr A W Clow Daryl Tucker and Helen Knupp daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Knupp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisie Long
Reed Moore
Ralph Curl
A. W. Clow
Daryl Tucker
Helen Knupp
Glenn Knupp
Funeral services for John M Mullinnix held at L A Jones
Funeral services for John M Mullinnix were held Sunday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home with Rev Arthur Peters of West Chester in charge. Pallbearers Ev erette Coon George Sojka Frank Scranton Roy Bauer Sam Bowser and Harlan O'Loughlin served for burial at River Junction cemetery east of Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Mullinnix
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Arthur Peters
West Chester
Everette Coon
George Sojka
Frank Scranton
Roy Bauer
Sam Bowser
Harlan O'Loughlin
River Junction
Riverside
Social calendar highlights church and club events
Community leaders list meetings and socials across churches and clubs. Activities include Baptist bible class 6:30 p.m. co op supper at church, DeMolay degree work and banquet, Mason temple events, Missionary society delays, Fortnightly club luncheon and elections, and varied afternoon gatherings at Sunset Park, Y, and other venues with contact reminders and weather contingency notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Phil Antonoff
Masonic Temple
Noble couple wed on family farm in May ceremony
Ruth Freyenberger of Noble and Dennis Graber, son of Crawfordsville, were married May 14 at the bride’s parents home near Noble. Rev. Simon Gingerich officiated. Williard Liechty assisted. A six o'clock ceremony featured a quartet. Attendants included Doris Graber and Milburn Gerig. The bride wore a white sheer gown with lace. the groom’s party wore aqua sheer gowns. Refreshments were served afterward by local women and a three tiered cake topped the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Graber
Wayland
Elmer Freyenberger
Noble
Simon Gingerich
Williard Liechty
Ruth Freyenberger
Peter J. Graber
Crawfordsville
Josephine Richard
Aldine Eichelberger
Roger
Ivan Wyse
Doris Graber
Milburn Gerig
Miss Graber
Arthur Boshart
Doris Bixsti
Mildred Kephart
Ina Mae
Myrtle Freyenberger
Indian Creek Club Hosts May Meeting at Farrier Home
Mrs Ae¢hie Farrier welcomed twelve members and guests Mrs George Howard and Mrs Holli Lauderdale to the Indian Creek club on May 18. Roll call featured favorite cookie recipes and Mrs Stout read a piece that all enjoyed. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Illeah Farrier in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae¢hie Farrier
Indian Creek Club
George Howard
Holli Lauderdale
Stout
Illeah Farrier
Mrs Zeck Hosts Family Dinner At State Cafe
Mrs James K Zeck hosted a noon family dinner at the State cafe. Attendees included Mr Zeck and many Zeck relatives namely Ralph Milo Julia Wayne Shirley George Annabelle Jerry and Andrea plus Mrs Zeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Zeck
State Cafe
Zeck
Mr. Zeck
Ralph Zeck
Milo
Julia
Wayne Zeck
Shirley
George Zeck
Annabelle
Jerry
Andrea
Pad Shoulders For the Illusion of Broad Shoulders
Padding can broaden narrow sloping shoulders and diagonal lines enhance the effect. To soften square shoulders remove padding at the shoulder and use raglan sleeves or dresses that do not clearly define the armhole.
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Big Army Son
England
Army Son
Wolf’s Flower
Nancy Jo Franklin
Westwood, Calif
Don Franklin
Dick Hayes
George Kerr
Robert Galloway
Columbus City
Monmouth
Monmouth College
William McKasson
Mt. Pleasant
Barl Nicola
C. O. Dayton
Celia Charlene
Charles R. Dayton
Hawaiian Islands
Lloyd Morrison
Rosemary
Grinnell
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
J. M. Coder
B. B. Bordwell
Leo Shelangoski
Thomas E. Campbell
Roseville
William F. Campbell
Campbell
California
Camp Beale
Carmin J. Lombardi
Lloyd Hopping
Smoky Hill Army Air Field
Salina
Kan
Mrs. Hopping
Bamford van Dyke
Fort Madison
C. V. Brown
Edwanl Brown
Gayle Davis
Rodney Davis
Harry Argus
Nauvoo
8. F. Bostwick, Jr
R. J. Tanner
Robert West
Johnnie
Adel
R. H B. Shannon
Vic Westphal
Winton
John Westphal
Westphal
J.g
United States Naval Reserve
Princeton
Westplaal
Vinton
Wilma Snyder
Davenport
Bettendorf
Herbert Thompson Cof Hettendorf
Camp Dodge
Curtis Snyder
Kalona
Gail Swartzendruber
Little
Morton
Warren Dare
Bob Bostwick
Wayne Marshall
Bill Beenblossom
John Whittaker
Dick Dare
Hal Longer
Herman Doran
the Evening Journal
Springfield Ward War Plant
Wesleyan College
Legion Auxiliary
Walker-Brown
Ent
Steeles
John Mullinnix
Junior Missionary Society of Methodist Church
Sunset Park
M. E. DeLashmutt
Damascus Shrine
c.t.Masonic Temmple
Priscilla Club
Edna Means
Women's Missionary” Society
U. P
Booster Club
Delbert Darnell
Donald Stout
Women of Country Club
J. W. Shenefelt
Frank Broadgate
J. W. Baker Relief Corps
Bell
Fred Reid
Jessie Means
Fieur de Lis Club
Verle Gallagher
Aed
Myers
Farrier
Mrs. Zeck
A&s
Eto Zdorovo
Gral Rdayv
C. Yeste
Coca-Cola
Moscow
Manchester
Coca-Cola Company
Burlington
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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