Local residents return and visit from across states
Willard Palmer returns home from University hospital Iowa City after an operation last week. Esther Welsh Eden arrives from Model Colorado to spend weeks with her parents Sherm Welsh. Frank Ruece and Sheldon Hawkins along with Charles Downie and others visit relatives and travel for business. Florence Marr plans weekend at home from Cornell College Mt Vernon. Harry Chamberlin family moves to Washington from Wyman and will live at 115 West Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Palmer
R. B. Palmer
West Chester
University Hospital
Iowa City
Esther Welsh
Eden
Model
Colo
Mrs
Sherm Welsh
Florence Marr
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
G. W. Marr
Ainsworth
Harry Chamberlin
Washington
Wyman
West
Madison Street
Chamberlin
Hospital Notices Describe Admitted Patient and Dismissals
At the hospital Sammy Gregory four year old son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Gregory Washington route percent was admitted this morning for a major operation. Mrs Lee Emry Brighton underwent an appendectomy this morning. Dewey Weeks was dismissed yesterday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy Gregory
Samuel Gregory
Washington
Lee Emry
Brighton
Dewey Weeks
Baseball Standings and Results From Thursday May
American League standings show Boston leading with 18 wins and Cleveland at 15 losses. Thursday results include Detroit defeating New York 3 2 and Chicago topping Philadelphia 13 4. St Louis beat Washington 8 7. Boston at Cleveland postponed by rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet. G.B
Boston
Cleveland
Teoreols
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
W. J. Pet. G.D
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Crickbo
Louis
Pittsburgh
Brookyn
Bake Sale and Local Notices Highlight May Events
Bake sale by Washington Cleaners scheduled for Saturday May 25 features cakes noodles dates cheese baked beans and more. Special spring fried chicken dinner planned Sunday May 26 from 11 30 to 1 00 at Sprague Cafe West Chester. B52 E V Miller has leased Sinclair service station at 219 North Marion Avenue with former lessee Paul Lytle noted. Lee McAvoy provided the Journal a bouquet of red peonies from his garden this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Cleaners
Sat
Ains. A.P. Lae
E. V. Miller
Sinclair
North
Marion Avenue
Paul Lytle
Sprague Cafe
West Chester
Lee McAvoy
Increase Force of G Men in War on Sabotage
Washington May 24. The Justice Department will add 100 G men soon to its forces combating fifth column activities. The FBI now has 150 agents operating against saboteurs and espionage agents. Attorney General Robert H. Jackson cautioned against sensational statements and urged scrutiny of claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Justice Department
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Robert H. Jackson
Fence posts blocked at border cause license scramble
DES MOINES officials report about 16,060 cedar fence posts from southern Missouri tied up at the border. Truckers lacking Iowa licenses face sale or transfer issues as the department issues licenses and stations sentries on major highways to turn back drivers without proper papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Missouri
Iowa
Whiteman Pays Respect At Beiderbecke Grave
Paul Whiteman the famed bandleader along with his wife and band members visited Oakdale cemetery to honor Bix Beiderbecke who died in 1931. A car procession led by Deputy Sheriff Esten Spurrier attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Paul Whiteman
Leon (Bix) Beiderbecke
Oakdale
Bix
Esten Spurrier
Beiderbecke
Handicap Tourney Announces Sunday Golf Event
Eighteen holes of golf will be played in a handicap medal tourney at the country club Sunday. Players must submit a handicap score based on this year’s golf. An entry fee funds prizes and all club members are urged to participate. rounds may be played at any time Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elab
Prebyl's Softball Team Clinches Junior High Title
Everette Prebyl's squad, under Coach Joe Duea, captured the top prize in the junior high softball league this spring. The final standings had Palmer's and Turner tight for second at 5–5, Boileau's at 3–7, with Palmer's edging Turner in an extra inning 14–18 and Prebyl's defeating Boileau 7–3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Prebyl
Joe Duea
Prebyl
Junior Palmer
Dave Turner
Robert Boileau
Palmer
Turner
Boileau
Fairfield District Safety Meet Attended by Local Officials
Sheriff H M Putnam Mayor Lloyd Lytle Police Officer Walt Kiesey and Coroner W S Kyle joined state officials at a Fairfield safety meeting for tenth patrol district law enforcement. Karl W Fischer spoke as slides and tapes on highway safety were shown. A county wall map marked two January fatalities from accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Putnam
Lloyd Lytle
Walt Kiesey
W. S. Kyle
Fairfield
State Department of Public Safety
Appanoose
Davis
Des Moines
Henry
Jefferson
Keokuk
Lee Mahaska
Monroe
van Buren
Wapello
Washington
Karl W. Fischer
Public Safety
Putnam
Safety Department
Washington County
Attempt on Leon Trotzky at Mexico City Villa
A group of 20 unidentified gunmen attacked Leon Trotzky's suburban villa near Mexico City in a 15 minute raid. Trotzky and his wife were unharmed and a guard, Sheldon Harte of New York, was kidnapped. The incident was attributed by Trotzky to the Soviet secret police under Stalin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Leon Trotzky
Trotzky
Sheldon Harte
New York
Secret Police
Josef Stalin
Whiteman Honors World’s Greatest Trumpeter with Wreath
Whiteman praised the musician as the world’s greatest trumpet player and a humanitarian as he laid a wreath on the drsve. The tribute reflected enduring respect for the performer’s art and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteman
Former German Sees Allies Continuing War If Germany Falls
Dr. Josef Dunner, ex journalist and sociologist, told a United Jewish Appeal audience that England and France would continue fighting if German forces overran both countries. He predicted the United States may enter the war within a year and warned that France would not capitulate even if Paris fell, saying the current issue is destruction versus survival for the Saxon world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
England
France
Josef Dunner
United Jewish Appeal
United States
Dunner
Psi
Thanks to neighbors for kind ecards and flowers
Mrs. Laura Oldfield thanks neighbors and friends for ecards and flowers during illness. She notes the gifts helped her recovery and extends appreciation to everyone in Washington at Iowa Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Oldfield
Iowa
Washington
Des Moines Group Visits Washington for Welcoming Luncheon
Nearly 200 Des Moines manufacturers and jobbers toured Washington to meet local dealers and invite them to the YY M A for a chicken lunch. The event featured community singing, speeches, a police quartet, and visits from surrounding towns. Speaker Tom Dyer praised selling and urged meeting readers' needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Washington
Keota
Wellman
West Chester
Brighton
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
Kalona
Charles Rider
Roger West
William Pherrin
William Stevenson
John Rider
Willits Presides
Kalona clubs wrap up year with meetings and plans
The Idris club of Kalona held its final business meeting at Mrs. Clifford Small's country home. New officers were installed and a June 9 family picnic at Washington Park was planned. The Garden club discussed a flower show at Kalona High School in two weeks. A surprise party for Mr. Don Benell featured couples dancing and prizes. Alpha Club met at BR. P. Allen's with 15 members. talks covered women in aviation and authors Listen the Wind, Amelia Earhart, and Anne Lindbergh. Rebekah Lodge plans a Kalona convention at the high school with meals at local churches. Ethel M. Miller to attend from Keokuk. Cedar Rapids and Wellman lodges to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Idris Club of
Katona
Clifford Small
Washington Park
Garden Club of
Omar Steigivider
Ora Boone
Paul Benell
Lawrence Ruge
Stagleider
Earl Kinsinger
R. H. Peterseim
C. Murphy
Allen
BR. PF. Allen
Grant Snider
Ernestine Grady
Amelia Farhart
Anne Lindbereh
Rebekahs
Rebekah Lodge
Kalona High School
Methodist Church
Christian Church
Cedar Rtupids
Ethel M. Miller
State Assembly
Keokuk
Wellman
Washington
Vacation Bible School Begins at West Chester Church
Daily Vacation Bible School at West Chester Methodist Church runs May 27 to 33 offering sessions from 9 a.m. to ? p.m. for children through grade school age starting at 6. All community children welcome regardless of denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Methodist Church
Juniors Host Seniors At Annual Banquet And Dance
Washington high school juniors entertained seniors and guests at the annual junior senior banquet in the Methodist church. Mexican motif decorations featured cacti vines and handmade wagons with bouquets. A reunion dance followed in the rendezvous with Gene Tucker’s orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Phillip Nelson
Richard Andersen
Phyllis Crayne
Mary
Marjorie Walker
Margare
Hennon
June Garrett
Iona Steele
Lucille Murphy
Merle Booth
T. A. Michels
Eleanore Keagy
Douglas Dowell
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Caroleen Sartor
Charles Atkinson
Ellen Humble
Willis Booth
Ruth Brower
Virginia Holden
Dick Flynn
Kimball Gates
June Longer
Nellie Anderson
Jessie Dunbar
Neva Jean Robertson
Mary Redlinger
Dick Gardner
Henry Godwin
Don Klein
Bob Lane
Eugene Dunlap
James Bey
Robert Keyser
Mary Ellen Duensing
Martha Hines
Rowrt Faulkner
Paul Peiffer
Everette Squire
Dorothy Watson
Darrell Longer
Roger Sheetz
Bob Swift
Joan Keifer
Georgeanne Rudiger
Audrey Hotle
Jane Baldrige
Dorothy Turner
Gene Tucker
Jen Mathers
George Swift
Carolyn Brewer
Bob Gates
Hubert Reed
Margaret Ragan
Dave Masson
Herbert Huber
Roberta Wheelan
Viastil Musil
Gayle Davis
Henry Shields
Marion Ferguson
Violet Marek
Helen Wilson
Fred Maasham
Tommy Randall
Paul Boyd
Ned Barden
Joan Brown
Dorothy Conner
Fred Reid
Ellen Gidley
Sarah Lemtey
Jean Davis
Riverside Garden Club Meets with Mrs O Loughlin
Riverside Garden club holds meeting at Mrs William O Loughlin s home. Hostess reads What Would We Do The Birds Dim Come Back article. Members present share a May poem. Plans laid for annual flower show June 1 at Methodist church parlor with committees named. Next meeting June 7 at Mrs Magdalen Mellecker s country home with program Roses by Mrs Vellagia Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside Garden Club
William O'Loughlin
Gertha Tener
Mary Stransky
Rose Dautremont
Kate Ingram
Bertha Pener
Mary Basehnagel
Mary Schulze
Magdalen Meldecker
Hulda Flynn
Anna Kern
Ola O'Loughlin
Estelle Crutz
Barbara Ford
Millie Linsley
Freda Allen
Birdie Godlove
Child Study Dept Closes Year With Potluck Luncheon
The Child Study department concluded its year with a potluck luncheon and social gathering yesterday afternoon hosted by Mrs. J W McBurney. Twenty four members and guests attended and played games after the meal including contact, bridge and Chinese checkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McBurney
E. D. Morrison
Gar
A. Rh. Ledger
Leo Hoover
Otha Huber
Kk. M. McConaughy
Ernie Temple
Jay Brewer
Birthday party honors David Neiswanger’s sixteenth
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Neiswanger entertained a few friends last evening in honor of their son David on his sixteenth birthday. Pinochle was played at three tables and refreshments including birthday cake and ice cream were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Neiswanger
David
Hydraulic Bullet Designed at Grinnell
Grinnell worker Harold Hockett or Hackett designs a so called hydraulic bullet to amplify powder force. A gelatin capsule with oil between the powder charge and lead pellet would create hydraulic compression when exploded. Primary designs have been sent to the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Harold 8. Hackett
Grinnell Metal Plating Co
Hackett
War Department
Hockett
4 H Committee Plans Rally Day in Washington County
A Washington county 4 H girls committee meets this afternoon at Mrs. Merle Eckels home near West Chester to plan Rally Day. Rally Day for county 4 H girls is set for Wednesday June 5 at Washington High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Merle Eckels
West Chester
Washington High School
Rainbow Luncheon Plans May Federated Church West Chester
West Chester announces a rainbow luncheon combining the mothers and daughters observance with the May luncheon sponsored by the World Council of Church Women. It will be held Tuesday May 28 at noon at the Federated church. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Committee members include Mrs Merle McDowell Mrs C C Niffenegeer and Mrs Harry Kleese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
World Council of Church Women
Federated Church
Merle McDowell
Niffenegeer
Harry Kleese
H. J. Club Meeting at Merritt Reiner Home
H. J. Club members gathered yesterday at Mrs. Merritt Reiner’s home with four teen members five guests and several children present. Guests included Mrs. Will Koening Mrs. Gordon Miller Mary Ann Tebboekhorst Agnes Koening and Letitia TeBoekhorst. They quilted for the hostess then shared a two course luncheon. A business meeting followed led by president Mrs. Frank Patterson. Mrs. Wes Reiner rejoined the club and the next meeting is June 13 at Mrs. Duane Shalla’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Merritt Reiner
Jeen
Will Koening
Gordon Miller
Mary Ann TebBoekhorst
Agnes Koening
Letitia TeBoekhorst
Agnes Koenting
Duane Shalln
Adolph Shalln
Frank Patterson
Xzlad
Wes Keiner
Duane Shalla
Potluck at Country Club Draws Members and Prizes
About thirty members enjoyed a potluck at the country club clubhouse last evening. Golf was played before dinner and bridge at five tables followed. I B Coffey of West Chester won the men's high score prize and Mrs Lester Orr won the women's high prize. A potluck will be held next Thursday and every Thursday when no family dinner is scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
I. B. Coffey
West Cheeter
Lester Orr
Forty Minus Club Founded By Cincinnati Student
A 27 year old University of Cincinnati night student started the Forty Minus club to aid men under 40 in securing jobs. The founder aims to connect younger workers with employment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woody Day
University of Cincinnati
Plans Acceptance Confirmed After Review
Officials confirm that the plans have been accepted following a formal review process. No further changes are expected as the approval completes the project milestone.
Social Calendar items for Friday to Tuesday events
Friday Damascus Shrine ceremonial at Burlington at 7 p m banquet at 6 30 p m tickets 50 cents Saturday 14th Century club luncheon 1 p m Mrs Boyd Berdo hostess at North Side cafe Fortnightly club board meeting 3 p m North Side cafe Up and club potluck supper evening Mrs Elizabeth Schulty Monday Handcraft dept Sept 3Vol une dinner 6 30 p m Ruth Foster Bring own table services and dish to pass Meat potatoes coffee and rolls will be furnished Tuesday Bethel Missionary society 2 p m Mrs M A Robeson hostess Cotter church All women invited U P Woman's Missionary society potluck 6 30 p m Mrs R S Livingston Husbands invited May luncheon noon West Chester Federated church Women and older girls invited Bring dish to mass sandwiches and table service Priscilla club breakfast 9 a m Mrs Fred L Stewart Notify hostess if unable to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inek
Ruth Foster
Bethel Missionary Society
M. A. Robeson
Cotter Church
U.P. Woman's Missionary Society
R. S. Livingston
West Chester Federated Church
Priscilla Club
Fred L. Stewart
Washington Cleaners Bake Sale and Aid Meet
Ainsworth U P Ladies Aid calls patriotic women in Washington to help cut arbor vitae and king wreaths for day decorating on Tuesday May 28. Meet at the courthouse at 9 o'clock. transportation to the Zaring home provided. Some work on wreaths available morning. bake sale set for Saturday May 25 at Washington Cleaners. a potluck dinner will be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Zaring
Birthday Parade for Local Teens in Town
Charles R Atkinson and Donald Lee Paul turn fifteen today. Richard Villaneras shares a birthday, one year older. Dolores Alliman is ten, Norman Richard Hayes is a year younger, and Amanda Schulty along with Ed Endicott and Mrs Will Miller celebrate birthdays today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Atkinson
Donald Lee Paul
Richard Villaneras
Dolores Alliman
L. F. Alliman
Norman Richard Hayes
Will Miller
Washington
Ed Endicott
Amanda Schulty
Rural Women's Club Meeting With Mrs Holden Hosts
Mrs Palmer Holden hosted the Rural Women's Club entertainment meeting yesterday afternoon. Vice president Mrs Lloyd Alliman presided at the business session. Mrs Charles Palmer and Mrs Will Marie led contests with winners Mary Shields Harriett Phillips Helen Jackson and Loren Palmer. Twelve members and two guests attended, with Mrs Claude Rhodebeck helping serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Holden
Rural Woman's Club
Lloyd Alliman
Charles Palmer
Will Marie
Mary Shields
Harriett Phillips
Helen Jackson
Loren Palmer
Glenn Widmer
Alinabelle Jackson
Claude Rhodebeck
Theta Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Bridge Evening
Mrs. Richard Johnston entertained the Theta bridge club with a dessert-bridge last night. Three quarter tables displayed lilies of the valley and violets. Mrs. Robert Lytle won high score, Mrs. Charles Long low. Marian Rees of Madrid received a guest gift. The group held a mystery friend gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnston
Theta Bridge Club
Robert Lytle
Charles Long
Marian Rees
Madrid
Home Project Study Planned for Coming Year
Mabel Phipps an Iowa State College home demonstration leader traveled to Washington to coordinate county efforts for next year’s Washington county home project course. Seven township delegates discussed consumer problems and responsibilities and a farm family world context. Health experts urged active group cooperation as plans included sub projects and goals for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Phipps
Iowa
Grove
We Hele
Washington
Three Win Prizes at Pinochle Party
Members of the Eastern Star played pinochle at five tables yesterday afternoon in the Masete Temple. Mrs H G Sehmoeller received the high score prize, Mr Floyd Roe the second high prize, and Mrs H G McBride won the lucky chair prize. The hostess committee included Mrs Will Hemmings Mrs B S Boe Wesson and Mrs Robert Risk who served refreshments after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Masete Temple
H. G. Sehmoeller
Floyd Roe
H. G. McBride
Will Hemmings
BO Weson
Robert Risk
Fortnightly Board to Meet Tomorrow
Mrs. Richard McCleery, president of the Fortnightly club, announces a board meeting for tomorrow afternoon at the usual time. The session will be in the private dining room of the North Side cafe, and all board members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McCleery
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