Burlington residents return from Colorado visit
D. M. Kurtz and his mother Mrs. Frank Kurtz came home from a week spent visiting relatives in Denver and Estes Park. Sam McCleery was honored at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Shannon with guests Nia McCleery and Bob Shannon. The Coffee club gave Sam a farewell gift at the morning meeting. Mrs. Rosetta Shreve enjoyed a noon dinner of new potatoes from her garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Kurtz
Burlington
Frank Kurtz
Colorado
Denver
Hstel Park
Sam McCleery
William Shannon
Nia McCleery
Bob Shannon
Coffee Club
Sam MecCleery
Rosetta Shreve
East Polk Street
Ethel Statler
Los Gatos
Calif
Halley Statler
San Jose
8. J. Statler
Statler
Sunset Park
Spencer
W. Va
Local social notes and visits across the region
Fresh eggs retail. Reister Bros. 21c per dozen. Visitors arrive from Princeton Illinois to spend two weeks with relatives. Many locals attend family reunions, shop in Rockwood and Wellman, and note job changes. Red Cross sewing room hours updated for Memorial Day weekend. Local families host dinners and welcome guests from several nearby towns. Street property purchases and moves announced. Community events span Washington Fruit Market, Daughters of the American Revolution party, and apartment relocations.
Moscow Children to Learn at Home During Illness
Bed ridden pupils in Moscow will continue their regular schooling at home as announced by officials. The plan aims to keep students with chronic illness connected to lessons while remaining at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Major Leagues Standings And Monday Results
American League standings show Cleveland and Detroit amid a tight race with New York Philadelphia Washington and Boston in pursuit. Monday results include Detroit 5 Cleveland 3 and several scheduled interleague showdowns across the circuit with key pitchers lined up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Waestington
Detroit
Rowe
Milnar
Ruffing
Washington
Chase
Beckman
Hadley
Boston
Wagner
H. Newsome
St. Louis
Munches
Rigney
W. L. Pet
Broonlyn
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Casey
Podgamny
French
Lanier
Salvo
Schumacher
Prairie Center Community Notes and Funeral Obituary
Prairie Center updates reveal social visits in May across Koehler Montgomery and Edwards households. Carl D. Koehler funeral services held May 21 at Ainsworth church with grandsons as pallbearers. burial in Ainsworth cemetery. Attendees include H R Martin Ames and Underwood Ollie families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Koehler
Prairie Center
Rex Smith
Vaugh
Meral Smith
Brighton
Walter Johnson
Lloyd Edwards
Cloyce Zieglowsky
Eugene
John ZieMowsky
George, Jr
Meint Koehler
Hammond
H. R. Martin
Ames
Milburn Underwood
Ollie
John Weerman
Wellman
Car
D. Koehler
George Ruben
Memorial Day Flag Tourney Set At Washington Country Club
Memorial Day program announced by Nels B. Westermark chairing the 1941 tournament committee for Washington country club. Friday afternoon at 1 30 entry 25 cents handicap event with players given strokes and a small flag planted when done. farthest on allotted strokes wins. Other committee members include Harold Reynolds C R Wilson and Phil Antonoff. Plans for a summer schedule to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels B. Westermark
Washington Country Club
Harold Reynolds
C. R. Wilson
Phil Antonoff
129 Become Citizens in Final Ceremony
Federal Judge George C. Scott granted naturalization papers to 129 persons in Sioux City, the largest class ever. The ceremony drew 20 nations with Russia leading at 21 and Germany second with 18. all new citizens reside in northwest Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
George C. Scott
Russia
Germany
Towa
Albatrosses Fly World-Round in Lifelong Voyages
Ornithologists and seamen noted by Collier's that most albatrosses complete several global circumnavigations during their lifetimes, highlighting the birds’ remarkable endurance and wide-ranging migrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's
Masonic Lodge Membership Nationwide Figures 1939
The 1939 census shows Masonic lodges in the United States with a total membership of 2,530,678 across numerous chapters. The figure reflects the era's fraternal organization activity and regional distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Average working girl spends six dollars a month on beauty
A report notes the typical employed woman allocates about 6.11 dollars monthly to cosmetics including creams lotions perfumes lipstick and beauty treatments as she maintains her appearance.
Funeral attendance honors Carl Koehler at local service
A large group from several towns including Hartsburg Emden Wellman Ka hoka and Wellman attended the funeral of Carl Koehler. Relatives Mrs Marshal Koehler and others noted the family’s hospital stay with Marsha Ann remaining for nine days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Klockenga
Henry Aper
George
John
Hari
Tillie Klokkenga
Hartsburg
Redimer Bartman
New Holland
Henry Hillsen
Walter Rademaker
Albert Reiner
Claus
Tillie
Ekelena Ruben
Emden
Ill
George Martin
Opal Martin
Otto Tise
Laurence Riggs
Kahoka
Dirk Weerman
Wellman
Carl-le. Koehler
Marshal Koehler
Marsha Ann
Play Day Results At Stewart Lincoln Schools
Coach Ken Kimberlin led the Stewart and Lincoln play day with boys and girls events. Softball and track outcomes crowned Stewart firsts in several grade levels. softball scores included Stewart 27 Lincoln 15 in fourth grade, Stewart 48 Lincoln 7 in fifth, and Lincoln 24 Stewart 18 in a second fifth grade game. Track winners included R Kelly and Jack Zook Stewart in heels, George Doral Stewart in duck waddle, Roth Stewart in 50 yd dash, and a Stewart sixth grade relay victory. Girls events ran 1 to 3 45 with PTA serving ice cream bars. Lincoln and Stewart tied in total points. Martha Trewin directed events with student helpers. sportsmanship honors went to Deloris Wallace Lincoln Phyllis McKeown Stewart Sheila Ross Lincoln Kathryn Little Stewart Phyllis Orcutt Stewart Patty Patterson Stewart Joan Fields Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Kimberlin
Stewart
Lincoln
R. Kelly
Jack Zook
Duck Waddle
George Doral
Moothart
Richard Roth
Wayne Marshall
Roth
Turner
Masson
Bob Noonan
J. Lientz
Center
Lincoln Girls
Martha Trewin
Jean Atchison
Eleanor Fucker
Jeannette Krabill
Virginia Sheetz
Miss Trewin
Deloris ‘Wallace
Phyllis McKeown
Sheila Ross
Kathryn Little
Phyllis Orcutt
Patty Patterson
Joan Fields
Burglar Pleads Guilty in Golden Rule Store Theft
Oskaloosa Charles William Ellis pleaded guilty to burglary after neighbors reported a robbery in progress at the Golden Rule grocery. District Judge J G Patterson sentenced him to 10 years in Fort Madison prison. Ellis also confessed to two additional burglaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Charles William Ellis
Golden Rule
J. G. Patterson
Fort Madison
Ellis
Former Senator Coykendall Dies After Party Switch Tie
Shenandoah Iowa veteran politician Frank I Coykendall 63 former state senator died of heart disease. A farmer he served Page and Fremont counties elected 1920 on the Democratic ticket after losing a Republican primary to Denver L Wilson. He caused a 1933 Senate tie by switching parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Frank I. Coykendall
Iowa Senate
Coykendall
Senate
Page
Fremont
Denver L. Wilson
Persians Discovered Coffee Beverage Origins
A historical note traces the origin of coffee as a beverage to the Persians, highlighting early adoption and cultural role. The discovery is presented as a foundational moment in beverage history.
Hospital Notices and Patient Discharges
Mrs. Bernard Wolf and son Curtis Jacob were discharged yesterday afternoon. Nate Crawford of Ainsworth admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient. William Marie of Washington operated on yesterday afternoon for acute appendicitis. Philomena Bomber of Keota operated on yesterday evening for acute appendicitis. Mrs. Clarence Brown of Brighton admitted yesterday as a surgical patient. Deborah Brenneman of Keota underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Stephen Wolfer of Washington discharged this morning after x ray and treatment for a dislocated shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Wolf
Curtis Jacob
Nate Crawford
Ainsworth
William Marie
Washington
Philomena Bomber
Keota
Clarence Brown
Brighton
Deborah Brenneman
Stephen Wolfer
Honor Violet Flynn at Personal Shower
Jeanne Davis hosted eight friends at a pre nuptial courtesy for Violet Flynn, who will wed Maurice Putnam on June 2. The evening at the Davis home included card games, gifts being opened, blue and white decorations, and refreshments. Flynn also attended a dinner hosted by Euklen Gidley at Gidley’s cafe, where flowers and bride’s paper adorned the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Davis
Violet Flynn
Maurice Putnam
Miss Flynn
Euklen Gidley
Gidley’s
How to Remove Grass Stains From Flannels
A traditional remedy uses equal parts egg white and glycerin applied to grass stains. Let sit for one to two hours, then wash as usual to remove the stain.
Station Operator Killed Under Truck in Estherville
Clyde der Estherville age 55 oil station operator was killed when a rear wire of a dual wheeled grave tin passed over his head as a truck driven by Higgins backed away Wilder had just sold a bottle of pop to the driver and apparently fainted before the wheels passed over him He was found by Higgins in the driveway and the driver said Wilder appeared ill when he returned the pop bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Clyde
Wilder H
Carl Higgi
Higgins
Wilde
Tru
Wilder
Higins
Voting rights for women with gainful occupation in Romania
A historical note states that women who hold gainful employment in Romania are entitled to vote. The text underscores that work status qualifies women for suffrage, reflecting early 20th century civic reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumania
Clean Silverware Save your old powder puffs clean silverware
The note urges cleaning silverware and mentions saving old powder puffs. It notes they are split fluid for this after washing.
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Wolf Floral Co
Reister Bros
Justus Peterson
Dr. W. Broad
Princeton, Ill
W. T. Carson
Mary Elizabeth Weidner
Rhocehester, Minn
St. Mary’s Hospital
Edith Weidner
Wilma Kurtz
Woline
Boice Kurtz
Miss Kurtz
Rockwood
Esther Wilkin
West Branch
S. H. Brindsey
Ruth Lewley
Ernest Simpson
Nancy Kay
Cheyenne
Wvyo
Simpson
Munson
Montgomery Ward
A. W. Eden
Model
Colo
Farredl Welsh
Pueblo
Red Cross
City Hall
Nellie DeWitt
Roy Littrell
Columbus Junction
J. White of
Velma Jarrard
American Pearl Button Company
Ytucker
Chevrolet
A. W. Clow
East
Madison Street
C. J. Karel
Riverside
Hollingsworth Place
Clows
Lawrence Howell
Crawfordsville
Alvin Shebeck
Joan
Maryin Yoder
Wayland
Naomi Kephart
Bertha
Jake Ernest
John Shebeck
Mildred
R. W. Wirtz
Carl Crossett Home
Roy Havel
Vern Kron
Jerry Vern
Davenport
J. K. Welch
Moline, DL
Charles Vondrasek
Town City
Martin Kron
Victor Burich
Charles Long
Newman Grove
Nebr
Mr. Long, Jr
Omaha
Don Wilkin
Fort Collins
Anna Dolies
Washington Fruit Market
C. F. Anderson
Biggsville
Charles Mullin
Smithfield
Daryl Dodder
Milo Sorden
Colorado Springs
Cole
Ray Page
Russell Rohrer
D. L
Adolph Dank
Helen of Ely
R. D. Page Home
Russell Alison
Patty Lee
Waterloo
Wesley Ramsey
Will Stafford
Aaron
R. J. Dawson
Dawson
Nondas Richardson
Orville Elder
Fairfield
Daughters of the American Revolution
O. L von Krog
Eldora
Jean Acheson
Clara Tate
Kyle
West Second Street
D. J. Patterson
Eveready Plumbing & Htg. Co
Buddy Baer
Washington, D. C
Joe Louis
Joe
Baer
Stewart, Lincoln
Kay
Klein Klothing KO
Washington, Iowa
Davis
Rodney Davis
Santorized
Ize
Rayon Kapok
WOS
Childs Sport Wear
Washington Dairy
Geant
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