Local Family News and Visits Across Iowa and Illinois
Mr and Mrs Harry Kuntz welcome a seven and a half pound son born yesterday at Washington county hospital. Mrs Joe Knotek and Norma Rose Kos plan to visit June at MacMurray college Jacksonville Ill and Knotek will return Sunday with plans to spend the summer with her parents. Mrs Fred Reid and others returned from St Louis Missouri after attending the White Shrine national convention. Gladys McKeown of Burlington visits her mother and brothers Elmer and William Vinton while Mildred Moeffit returns from a business trip in Michigan. Ford and Mercury deals promoted. new paint methods offered at current prices with 60 to 90 day delivery. William Masson and wife from Iowa City attended the senior class way. Pearl Taylor of Cedar Rapids visits sisters Althea Montgomery and Mrs W J Masson. Mrs Edward Barker of Maywood Illinois stays with her Masson relatives as Rev George Kerr and sons return from Oakdale Illinois with Mrs Kerr's mother Mrs J R Hood visiting a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Knotek
Norma Rose Kos
Jacksonville
June
MacMurray College
Miss Knotek
William Masson
Iowa City
Pearl Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Althea Montgomery
W. J. Masson
Edward Barker
Maywood
Hospital Dismissals After Tonsillectomy And Births Reported
Douglas and Dale Fuhr were dismissed this morning after a tonsillectomy yesterday. William and Mrs Chmelar of Washington route 4 welcomed a daughter at 10 15 last night weighing seven pounds two ounces. William Hook of Des Moines admitted last evening for X ray and treatment after a car accident. discharged this afternoon. Janet Tines of Brighton underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs L C Crawford of 509 North Marion received emergency treatment for a fracture of her left wrist after a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chmelar
Washington
Route 4
William Hook
Des Moines
L. C. Crawford
North Marion
Weather at Camp Claiborne describes heat and morale
The Camp Claiborne correspondent reports 90 to 100 degree heat with little rain, notes housing completion and dust issues, and describes Cadence drills for new selectees. The unit plans a Memorial Day parade in Baton Rouge with Gov. Wilson and Gov. Jones in review. Additional letters describe band performances in Nachitoochez and New Orleans, and visits to Tulane and Baton Rouge sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Claiborne
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Baton Rouge
Gov. Wilson
Gov. Jones
Louisianna
136Th Medical Regiment
Nachitoochez
New Orleans
St. Louis Cathedral
Tulane University
Ponchattain Beach
Soldiers Recreation Center
Capitol Building
Huey P. Long
Guv. Jones
Capitol
Mississippi
Gulf Tankers
Esso Oil Corporation
Washington
Camp Claiborn
Alexandria
Don McGraw
Fairfield Company
Bunt
John Jackson
Iowa road deaths rise in April traffic study details
Twenty nine people died in 24 Iowa accidents during April per the state public safety report. Eighteen fatal crashes stemmed from traffic violations while rural and city road deaths marked the totals. Safety official W C Price noted speed alone is not the main hazard, citing speed differentials and lane changes as key factors and listing four friction points in highway driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Department of Public Safety
Ames
W. C. Price
Iowa Highway Commission
Price
Arab–Iraqi push near Baghdad. Roosevelt visits Near East
War updates report pro axis Iraqi troops about 45 miles from Baghdad with signs of fighting near Syria. American made aircraft arrive rapidly in the Near East as Captain James Roosevelt, son of the president, tours a Palestine airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baghdad
Near East
Palestine
James Roosevelt
Alumni of Washington High Class of 16 to Reunion
Alumni of Washington High School class of 16 plan a reunion Saturday May 31 with a 6 30 banquet at the former high school building now junior high. A committee has arranged plans and many out of town alumni expect to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Vernon Witting attends General Assembly in St Louis
Vernon Witting serves as commissioner from the Iowa City Presbytery at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church in St Louis Missouri. He plans to return next week as the band assists during hospitalizations of Mr Joe Little of Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Witting
St. Louis
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Iowa City
Seargent
Joe Little
Fairfield
Ralph Witthoff
Merle Simpson
Claiborne Louisianna A.P.O
Death of W W Denison at Riverside at 84
Wiley W. Denison age 84 of Riverside died at his home after illness including influenza and a heart attack. Funeral set for 2 pm Saturday at Trinity Methodist Church Riverside with Rev. Stuart C. Peterson directing. Burial in Riverside cemetery. Survivors include son Russell and sister Mrs Clara Vance. Longtime Riverside resident born Pilotburg 1856, married Mary Meeks on 26th birthday. wife died 1939. one son Elmer drowned in 1900. one daughter Ethely died in childhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Wiley W. Denison
Trinity Methodist Church
Stuart C. Peterson
Denison
No Serious Teacher Shortage Cited in Iowa
Des Moines reports that Iowa has not yet faced a serious teacher shortage from the draft says Jessie M. Parker state superintendent of public instruction. She anticipates some difficulty filling positions left vacant by men drafted for the army due to subject combinations in junior colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Jessie M. Parker
Parker
Builders Class Supper Hosted by Rev and Mrs Strong
Rev and Mrs C E Strong hosted the Prairie Flower Sunday School Builders class in the church basement. Rev Strong led devotions and prayer. Mrs Nona Reeves directed the postmeeting entertainment for attendees including Carolyn Strong and multiple couples with children. Refreshments were served by Mrs Strong and her daughter Carolyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Strong
Prairie Flower Sunday School
Strong
Nona Reeves
Carolyn Strong
Con Reeves
William Ganon
Don Cave
Earl Booth
Glen Knapp
Childen
Patty Holgar
Rolland Benson
Stanley Mouser
J W Baker W R C Meets at Chester
The J W Baker Woman's Relief Corps of West Chester met after a vacation with good attendance despite bad weather. Reports included relief of 76.40 dollars and transfers for membership. Funds of 1 dollar each were donated to Southern Memorial Scholarship Victory and Army Nurse. A flag for a church without one was approved. Memorial day plans cover staves at West Chester cemetery Grace Hill New Haven with Keota firing squad and drum area. Public invited to the brief programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corps of
West Chester
Southern Memorial
Victory
Grace Hill
New Haven
Keota
Ruth Dupuis Delivers Senior Voice Recital at Iowa University
Ruth Dupuis daughter of Mr and Mrs W G B Dupuis presented her senior voice recital at 1 30 yesterday afternoon in North Music hall at the University of Iowa. Mrs Dupuis attended the event and spent yesterday in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dupuis
W. GB. Dupuis
Fresh eggs listed by Reister Bros at 21c per dozen
Lily of the valley pips chilled in storage will sprout flowers in about 15 days when placed in moss and water in a shallow bowl. They are noted as among the most fragrant easily forced bulbs.
Teachers Draft Hit Small Town Involuntary Reassignment
The text notes difficulty finding qualified instructors for the exact subjects the drafted man taught. Some schools suffered impact with two teachers scheduled to join the army as soon as classes ended, signaling strain on local education.
W C T U Meeting At Sara Pollock Home
The West Chester W C T U met for a Silver Tea at Sara Pollock's home on Tuesday afternoon. President opened with a Mothers tribute, a story was read, and Mrs. Ethel Bauer led devotions while Mrs. J. B. Pollock directed the program. A tribute honored Senator Morris Shepphard. Mrs. Pollock reviewed an article on The movies and the child, and Ruth McDowell spoke on army camp conditions. Sixteen attended, ending with prayer and a social hour hosted by Miss Pollock and Mrs. Bessie Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
West Chester
Sara Pollock
Ethel Bauer
J. B. Pollock
Morris Shepphard
Women Create Quilts for Needy Families
Members of the Friendly Social club have spent days piecing quilts for those in need. Mrs. Frank Mayhew contributed cosmos quilt pieces last month. Meetings with Mrs. Vernus Bradford and Mrs. Joe Klopfenstein involved several women quilting and binding then. More gatherings with Mrs. A. C. Rhuegsegger are planned next week for another needy family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly S Social Club
Frank Mayhew
Vernus Bradford
Joe Klopfenstein
A. C. Rhuegsegger
Social Calendar of Church Groups and Clubs
Notices list events for Briday Wesleyan Home Missionary Society cooperative supper 6 30 p.m. Mrs E E Stutsman. 19th Century club luncheon 1 p.m. Mrs Manton Hebner. North Side cafe luncheon. Junior Missionary Society U P church 2 p.m. Bible Baseball and refreshments. DeMolay meeting 7 30 p.m. Masonic Temple. Damascus Shrine No 10 8 p.m. Masonic Temple social hour. U P church Missionary society 7 30 p.m. Mrs D D Davis. Priscilla club 1 p.m. dessert luncheon Mrs Ed Sullivan needlework for Red Cross. Booster club in afternoon Mrs Bert Dill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briday Wesleyan Home Missionary Society of
M. BE
E. E. Stutsman
Manton Hebner
Hebner
North Side
Irene Yard
Junior Missionary Society of U.P. Church
U.P. Church
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Missionary Society
D. D. Davis
Priscilla Club
Ed Sullivan
Red Cross
Bert Dill
Republican Women Meet in G A R Hall
The Womens Republican club of Washington county met in the G A R hall to sew for the Red Cross and hold a business meeting led by president Mrs William Beggs. A by law revision committee was named with Mrs T A Michels Mrs Phil Weldin and Mrs Lauder Kennedy. Speakers included Mrs Rank Barden on Can Hitler Invade America and Mrs Ed Carris on What Would Nazi Victory Mean to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Republican Dup
Washington County
G.A.R. Hall
Red Cross
Willian Beggs
Cclub
T. A. Michels
Phil Weldin
Lauder Kennedy
ID. DD. Davis
Rank Barden
America
Ed Carris
B. F. Bostwick
Knudson
Vir
Knox
Birthday Greetings Highlight Local Celebrants
Nancy Gallagher turns one today, with Joan Scott entering her fifteenth and Joann Campbell beginning her tenth. Also celebrating are Lucy Benz, Mrs Karley Robb, Mrs Frank Stransky, Axel Anderson, William Andrew Finke, Virginia Lowash who is sixteen, and Elmer Davis. Several out of town guests are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Lynn Gallagher
Dale Galliagher
Joan Scott
Ralph Scott
Joann Campbell
Clifford Campbell
Lucy Benz
Oskaloosa
Karley Robb
Merrimac
Frank Stransky
Pilotburg
Axel Anderson
William Andrew Finke
Roy Finke
Virginia Lowash
Virginia
WORLDS Members Called to Memorial Service
Members of the WORLDS are asked to meet at the Court House at 9 12 Sunday morning to go in a body to St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church to attend the Memorial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Final Meeting Held by Chill Study Group
Sixteen members of the Chill Study department of the Far nightly club met at 6 o'clock yesterday for a luncheon in the private dining room of Winga cafe. The program included a plan for next year read by Mrs. L. E. Travi, with committee members Mrs. Leo Gros Mrs. Luella Patton Mrs. EB. Bartow and assistants Mrs. W. A. Erb Mrs. Boyd White and Mrs. Ph Antonoff. The afternoon included bridge and Chinese checker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far Nightly Club
Winga Cafe
Leo Gros
Luella Patton
EB. Bartow
L. E. Travi
W. A. Erb
Boyd White
Ph Antonoff
Rural Women's Club Meeting at Pringle Home
Mrs Frank Pringle hosted the Rural Women’s club yesterday afternoon. Mrs Lester Luckenbill presided over a brief business session before members sewed for the Red Cross and visited. Deloris Alliman and Mrs Lelan Pringle assisted with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pringle
Rural Woman’ Club
Lester Luckenbill
Wome
R Cross
Deloris Alliman
Lelan Pringle
Shower honors bride elect Margaret Davidson before June first
Bride elect Margaret Davidson received a courtesy shower hosted by her mother Mrs Chas Les Davidson and her niece Mr Lester Cupp at the Davidson home 1215 East Second Street. Twenty guests joined in games and social time with outof town attendees Mrs Herman Ese and Mrs Dale Bales from Rich. Refreshments with a blue color scheme followed the gift presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Davidson
Tichar
Memorial Service Plans Discussed by West Chester Group
The West Chester Pythic Sisters meet Tuesday May 27 with full attendance urged. They plan the annual Memorial Service and discuss MECCA affairs. Members note considerable sewing done by the women present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
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Ralph Livingston
Iowa University Hospital
Ralph
Wolf Floral
Harry Kuntz
Washington County Hospital
Peters’ Hardware
Ford
Mercury
Fred Reid
Nick Roth
Roy Means
O. KE. Schmitt
St. .Louis
Gladys McKeown
Burlington
Goldie Vinton
Elmer and
William Vinton
Mildred Moeffit
Michigan
Kider, Shannon and Company
L. Stewart
George Kerr
Donald
Roderick
Oakdale
Ill
Douglas
Dale Fuhr
Janet Tines
Brighton
L. Ivan Norton
Eveready Plumbing & Htg. Co
Camp Claiborne, la
Lemley
North
Iowa Ave
W. W. Denison
Riverside Is
C. Strong
J. W. Baker
W.R.C
Chester
Reister Bros
Anne Gwynne
Richard Stewart
Elmer Davis
Kato Insurance
C. V. Grall
Homer Stephen
Eaton’s Stationery
AIR Mail
Esterbrook
Sporting Goods
Nicolas Harmon
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