Hospital Notices From Kalona and Surrounding Areas
Hospital reports list Mrs Betrtha Chez of Kalona admitted yesterday. William Wessler of 1121 E Second Street to undergo appendectomy. Earl W Mikseh of Ainsworth hospitalized for medical. Leonard Flynn of Route Two scheduled for tonsillectomies. Shaun Moody of Keota and Roberta and Kenneth Rizer of Lockridge also listed. Maurice Henry and spouse of 1202 N Iowa Avenue welcomed a daughter at 6 23 this morning. Dismissals include Carolyn Hamilton of 221 BH Main Street and Mrs Howard Keifer and son of Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Henry
Iowa Avenue
Carolyn Hamilton
Main Street
Howard Keifer
Local News Roundup Highlights Cane Gift and Hospital Visit
Rollie Optenberg receives a hand carved cedar cane from William E. Sloat of Green Forest Arkansas. Guy Crosby undergoes major surgery at Mercy hospital Iowa City and is recovering in room 308 with an expected ten day stay. Effie Anderson visits Crosby and Hazel Pease starts work at Pioneer drug store. Kathryn Stewart travels from Los Angeles to stay with her parents E. L. and Mrs. Stewart. Don Knight sustains torn ligaments in a softball practice injury for the VFW team.
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Rollie Optenberg
William E. Sloat
Washington
Green Forest
Ark
Optenberg
Guy Crosby
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Effie Anderson
Kathryn Stewart
Los Angeles
Calif
E. L. Stewart
Stewart
Des Moines
Margaret Stewart
Cedar Rapids
Don Knight
Cargills Diamond
VFW
Million dollar fire devastates Eastport fire extinguisher plant
A $1.25 million blaze at an Eastport fire extinguisher plant swept the waterfront, destroying three factories, six homes, two wharfs and a fishing boat. A sawdust bin and coal pile burned as authorities assessed damages and measured risk from lingering flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastport
United States
Quoddy
John Roche
May Trial Witness Leaves Garsson Munitions Probe
Henry B. Sheets former wartime District Ordnance chief and now Buffalo banker testifies in Washington in the May Garsson conspiracy case. He supports the U S charge that ex Representative Andrew J May pressured Army officials to secure contracts for Garsson munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Ordnance Administration
Henry B. Sheets
Buffalo, N. Y
Washington, D. C
U. S
Andrew J. May
Army
Garsson
Laternational
Poppies for Memorial Day Aid by Auxiliary
Mrs. Fred Downing of the Leon Beatty unit of the American Legion Auxiliary announces Poppy Day observance on May 24. The poppies fund rehabilitation and welfare work for disabled veterans and families, highlighting that contributions support those not fully covered by government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Downing
Leon Beatty
American Legion Auxiliary
VFW Softball Team Opens Season At West Liberty
The VFW softball team begins its season Friday at West Liberty against Rock Island Produce. New uniforms funded by local businessmen accompany a lineup led by Roland Cole on the mound and Mike Lee catching, with Don Bealer Dale Fuhr Lewis McFadden and others in the infield outfield and on the bench. Cecil Long serves as manager as the club seeks inclusion in a local league once formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VEFW
West Liberty
Rock Island
Roland Cole
Mike Lee
Don Bealer
Dale Fuhr
Lewis Mc
Tear Up Road In Search For Girl Body In Wisconsin
Ft Atkinson Wisconsin May 22 A road crew was ordered to rip up a section of U S Highway 12 to check if the body of eight year old Georgia Jean Weckler lies beneath the macadam pavement District Attorney Francis Garity said he doubted finding anything but they want to be certain They tore out a short macadam strip laid alongside the main slab near the farm home of the girl's father George Weckler who is well to do
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Atkinson
Wis
Georgia Jean Weckler
Francis Garity
George Weckler
Experienced drivers not always safest on road says DOT
Des Moines report shows nearly 15,000 motorists with 11 or more years of experience were in highway crashes last year. Drivers with six to 12 months behind the wheel were involved in 82 accidents. those with three to six months, 140. and those with one to two years, 812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Department of Public Safety
Birthday Wishes For Paul Goodwin And Friends
Paul Goodwin turns 17 today as son of Mr and Mrs C R Goodwin. A cake with four candles honors Donald Keith Neff, son of Mr and Mrs Don Neff. Also wished are Mrs Everette Coon Dean Rinner Orville Hardin Mrs Wisie Long Mrs Reed Moore Ralph Curl Dr A W Clow and Daryl Tecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Goodwin
C. R. Goodwin
Donald Keith Neff
Mrs
Don Neff
Everette Coon
Dean Rinner
Orville Hardin
Des Moines
Wisie Long
Reed Moore
Ralph Curl
A. W. Clow
Daryl Tecker
Hatchery Output Increases Estimated In Iowa
The Iowa hatchery sector shows May production valued at 1,650,000 dollars, up one percent from April last year. For January through April, output totals 57,950,000 chicks, 400,000 more than in early 1946, though May hatchings may decline as many hatcheries plan to end operations. incubator egg stock on May 1 is 12 percent higher than a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lowa
Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
The Demon of the Seas Named Killer Whale
The article describes a killer whale or orca, famed as the demon of the seas with hoglike appetite, wolfish cruelty, bull dog courage, and formidable jaws. It portrays the whale as a terrifying maritime predator.
Washington Evening Journal Ad Rates and Publication Details
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff including Shannon and Elder with publishers and editors, notes publication schedule afternoons except Sunday, and details subscription rates for Washington and outside zones. Rates show 20 cents weekly, 2.60 quarterly, 10 dollars yearly in Washington, with outside rates of six dollars per year and three fifty for six months.
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the Evening Journal
Washington Wider
Shannon & Co
Wiaubheas
Washington
Iowa
Mrs Boyer Hosts Beta Sigma Phi Chapter Meeting
Mrs Don Boyer hosted Ganma Psi chapter Beta Sigma Phi last evening. President Mrs William Sitler led a business meeting and a test for first degree eligibility was passed by all members. The next meeting will showcase the jewel degree while the evening concluded with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Boyer
Ganma Psi Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
William Sitler
Kolah Club Gathers at Crawford Home
Twelve members of the Kolah club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Steve Crawford s home. Mrs. Clayde Knapp reviewed The Ghost and Mrs Moore. Mrs. Lauder Kennedy read a letter from former member Mrs. Frank Hjeinzeman. Hostess assisted by Mrs. I D Quinn served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
Steve Crawford
Clayde Knapp
Moore
Lauder Kennedy
Frank Hjeinzeman
I. D. Quinn
Just Us Club Hosts Memorial Day Reading At Home
Mrs D C Griggs welcomed the Just Us club to her home for an afternoon gathering. Mrs L L Loveless led a brief business session electing Mrs W C McFadden to head the next meeting. Mrs McFadden and Mrs D W McClure organized the program with a Memorial Day poem. Seasonal refreshments were served with help from Mrs Joan Caldwell and Mrs John Shebeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Griggs
Just Us Club
L. L. Loveless
W. C. McFadden
McFadden
D. W. McClure
Joan Caldwell
John Shebeck
Entertain Booster Members Hosts Unable To Host Due To Illness
Mrs. Raymond Landau and Mrs. Hal Richards co hosted the booster club gathering at the former's home on Tuesday afternoon with 12 members present. Guests included Mrs. Doyle Jarrard Mrs. Dale Woodburn Mrs. Callie Woodburn Jeanette Mrs. Bert Dill and Mrs Mae Smith. The next meeting hostesses were ill so members and families are invited to an ice cream strawberry social at the A L Duensing home June 19. Mrs. Richards presided at the business meeting. Household hints were given by Mrs. Elwood Kleese and a paper "Antarctic Fairyland" was read by Mrs. George Dare. After entertainment led by Mrs. George Jarrard and Marguerite Hering, hostesses served two course refreshments assisted by Mrs. Doyle Jarrard and Mrs. Don Stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Landau
Hal Richards
Booster Club
Doyle Jarrard
Dale Woodburn
Callie Woodburn
Jeanette
Bert Dill
Mae Smith
A. L. Duensinghom
Richards
Elwood Kleese
George Dare
George Jarrard
Marguerite Hering
Don Stout
Knights of Columbus Regular Meeting Announcement
Regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held Thursday evening at the K C hall. Entertain ment and refreshments. 8113.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
K. C. Hall
Social and Club Calendar Highlights for Upcoming Week
The column lists events across clubs and churches from Thursday to Saturday. Activities include Country club dinner at 6:30 p.m., St Joseph Circle meeting, Women's Council of Christian Church, Rebekah Lodge fundraiser, American Legion Auxiliary sale, Baptist Woman’s Missionary luncheon, 19th Century club lunch and program, Mothers club, DeMolay events, Handcraft department dinner, and Y W rooms cooperative meals. Public invited. bring box lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Circle
Women's Council of Christian Church
Dora Bolar
Rebekah Lodge
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Woman's Missionary Society of Baptist Church
Rudie Schmidt
Emma Barnett
E. C. Bicher
Mothers Club
Order of DeMolay
Masonic Temple
DeMolay Boys
Wasovze Temple
Y. W
St James Circle Plans Dutch Supper at K C Hall
Twelve members of St James Circle of St James church and Father Corcoran met with new leader Mrs Jack Creech to discuss a Dutch supper set for Sunday evening June 1 at K C hall. Refreshments were served by Mrs Creech and Mrs W P Barth after the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
St. James Church
Father Corcoran
Jack Creech
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Kalona
William Wessler
Second Street
Earl W. Mikseh
Ainsworth
Leonard Flynn
Route Two
Shaun Moody
Keota
Roberta
Kenneth Rizer
Lockridge
Kenneth Davidson
Route
Crisco
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Scott County
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Sidwell’s Ice Cream All Flavors
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Omar Wonder MIX
Lady Corinne Pure Jam
Washington Fruit Market
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Izaak Walton
Hall
Hazel Pease
Pioneer Drug Store
New Sharon
Wisconsin
Casino Hall
Richmond
Holy Trinity Church Circle No
Mrs. Boyer
Crawford
Booster
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Nicola & Harmon
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Life, Time
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