Major Leagues Briefs From National and American Leagues
Baseball round up of Sunday results with standings and tonight’s scheduled games. Brooklyn swept Philadelphia 5 4 and 6 2 while New York routed Boston 12 4 and 7 0. St Louis beat Cincinnati 4 3 and 5 4. Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 8 2 before rain. Totals include Koslo at Brooklyn Hatten at Brooklyn.
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W. L. Pet
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
N. York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Koslo
Hatten
Heusser
Ostermueller
Pollet
Passeau
American League
Washington
Pearet
Cleveland
Detroit
Leonard
Bonham
Hutchinson
Harder
Chamberlin to Manage Legion Junior League Baseball Team
The American Legion baseball committee names Wayne Chamberlin as business manager for the junior league squad with John Lee aiding coach Bill Boshart. Chuck Hotle notes open ing game prep improves. weather delays soldier on the diamond near the armory. A Memorial Day opener vs Columbus Junction Juniors is planned Thursday. last practice is set for Tuesday with a squad meeting at the Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Baseball Committee
Wayne Chamberlin
John Lee
Bill Boshart
Chuck Hotle
Armory
Columbus Junction
Roy Steele
Mike Lee
Chamberlin
Legion Hall
Hospital Admits Multiple Patients and Births Reported
At the hospital several patients were admitted as medical and surgical cases including Mrs. Levi Simmons Alma Lewis Hetfield Gene Nicholson William Drish Mrs Waldo Vanney and Helen Ayers A seven pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Earl Wall of Ainsworth at 12 15 this morning Dismissals this afternoon included Frank Vodichka Kalona and Mrs Harold Patterson and daughter of 727 North Avenue C
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Kephart
Route Two
Levi Simmons
South Ninth Avenue
Alma Lewis Hetfield
South Third Avenue
Gene Nicholson
South Second Avenue
William Drish
Pleasant Plain
Waldo Vanney
East Main Street
Earl Wall
Ainsworth
Helen Ayers
Wellman
Frank Vodichka
Kalona
Harold Patterson
North Avenue C
Record of 1944 45 wheat fields across the states
The article notes billion bushel wheat crops in 1944 and 1945 from 100000 square miles of wheatfields covering large parts of New York and Pennsylvania and most of New Jersey. Kansas leads with a quarter of acres and one fifth of production, followed by North Dakota Oklahoma Texas Montana Washington Ohio and Nebraska.
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U. 8S
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Kansas
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Texas
Montana
Washington
Ohio
Nebraska
Modesty Customs Vary Across Regions and Cultures
The article surveys modesty norms from Central Asia where finger tips are seen as immodest to Sumatra and Celebes where knee exposure is resisted. It notes Alaska’s women avoiding lip plugs and Tahiti and Tonga where clothing was unnecessary if tattooed.
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Central Asia
Sumatra
Celebes
Alaska
Tahiti
Tonga
Peanut Butter Bacon Salad Dressing Sandwich Note
A note suggests a sandwich filling of peanut butter with crumbled cooked bacon moistened with salad dressing. The idea presents a simple, unusual combination as a quick meal option. The text focuses on a specific preparation method and flavor pairing.
Pauls Places in State Meet at Ames
Washington high school was one of four Little Six schools earning points at the state track meet in Ames last Saturday. Fort Madison Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant and Washington competed. Jack Pauls tied for fourth in the high jump at 5 feet 10½ inches. Clinton and Roosevelt of Des Moines tied for first with 28½ points each.
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Washington High School
Little Six
Ames
Fort Madison
Ottumwa
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Jack Pauls
Clinton
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Memorial Day Golf Tournament At Country Club
The Memorial Day event is open to all country club members. It is an 18 hole medal tournament with nine holes for qualifying followed by flighted play for the second nine. Matches may be played any time on Thursday and total score determines winner.
J W Baker W R C Regular Meeting at K P Hall
The J W Baker Woman's Relief Corps of West Chester met in regular session at K P hall with 16 members. President Mrs Nelson Woodford led the meeting. secretary Anna Dawson read the minutes and treasurer Mrs Laura Schultz reported funds. A new member, Mrs Mary Boone, was admitted. delegates to a Legion meeting were designated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corps of
West Chester
K. P. Hall
Nelson Woodford
Anna Dawson
Laura Schultz
Relief Committee
Legion Rooms
Dawson
Louise Hayes
Maude Waterhouse
Ida Hough
Lorena Lynn
Mary Boone
General Hospital
Des Moines
Knoxville
Ancient Coptic bindings reveal sixth century Egyptian book craft
Ancient bindings show papyrus sheets folded into quires and sewn on bands attached to the back with animal glue, the adhesive used by Egyptians over 33 centuries ago.
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Egypt
Home Garden Yields Best Quick-Grown Vegetables
A short editorial extols home gardening for fresh harvests. It argues that young vegetables grown at home taste best and can be harvested as needed, unlike store-bought produce.
Pre-Nuptial Party For Clara Gamble
Clara Gamble was honored at a pre-nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Charles Murdock and Mrs. Dwight Hayes at 523 West Washington Street. Her fiancé Lloyd Shelangoski of Fairfield attended as guest of honor. their wedding is set for Saturday, June 3. Guests played bingo and guessing games, with prizes and numbered gifts hidden around the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Gamble
Charles Murdock
Dwight Hayes
West
Washington Street
Miss Gamble
Lloyd Shelangoski
Fairfield
Murdock
Marjorie Kerr
Mabel Gordon
Howard Kerr
Harold Kerr
Charles Welsh
Walter Jones
Oscar Burham
Ruth Lemley
Dim Minnesota wedding at 714 North Iowa avenue
Mrs Ruth Brindley Lemley and Oscar Burham married in a small informal ceremony at the Lemley home 714 North Iowa avenue Rev Alfred Trenerry officiated at five o'clock. The couple planned a one week wedding trip to Minnesota and will reside at 714 North Iowa avenue. Mrs Burham taught in Joeal public schools and Mr Burham is foreman at the American Pearl Button company since 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Brindley Lemley
Oscar Burham
Lemley
North
Iowa Avenue
Alfred Trenerry
The
Baptist Church
Burham
John Dodd
Walter Smith
Minnesota
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Joea@l
American Pearl Button Company
Entertain Guests At Spring Luncheons
Mrs Stella Latchem and Mrs J E Lemmon co hosted two spring luncheons at the former home 210 West Washing Ave Friday and Saturday afternoons with Mrs Fred Reid and Mrs Charles Latchem assisting. Six bridge tables featured bouquets and flowers with winners named for each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Latchem
J. E. Lemmon
West Washington
Fred Reid
Charles Latchem
M. L. McCreedy
Free Neiswanger
Charles Barclay
Elsie Glassburner
Gypsum a Noncombustible Mineral Abundant in Country
A historical note calls gypsum a noncombustible mineral found abundantly across the nation highlighting its widespread presence and utility.
Reveal Approaching Tucker-Morrison Marriage in June
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Eleanor Tucker and Ira Fisher Morrison was made at a June 20 wedding date. Hosts Mrs. C. W. Tucker and Mrs. C. E. Tucker presided at 613 South Third avenue with 24 guests. Guests from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City attended. the event featured pink and white decor and a dining table centerpiece of pink roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Tucker
Ira Fisher Morrison
C. W. Tucker
C. E. Tucker
South Third Avenue
Miss Tucker
Eleanor
Ira
E. E. Stutsman
Marjorie Logan
Truxton Lowery
Cedar Rapids
Don Hofmann
Margaret Hayesmeyer
Jean Atchison
Logan
Iowa City
Social Calendar aims and events for community groups
The notice lists social events and meetings for various groups this week. Handcraft and Rosemary clubs, W F W posts, Damascus Shrine, and Women’s Missionary societies hold activities from 1 p m to 8:15 p m at locations including Sunset Park K C hall and Legion hall. Attendees should bring dish to pass and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
W. F. W. Post and Auxiliary
K. C. Hall
Ralph Young
W. L. Rukgaber
Rosemary Club
Harry Drake
Damascus Shrine
Women’s Missionary Society
U.P. Church
Harriet Coulter
Legion Hall
Language of Flowers and their meanings
The passage lists several flowers and their symbolic meanings. roses convey love grace beauty wild rose simplicity yellow rose infidelity white rose silence lily purity majesty modesty carnation love promise beauty disdain orchid belle violet modesty chrysanthemum wealth abundance cheerfulness.
Planting Perennial Flowers For Best Growth
Perennial flower seed should be sown when the weather is cool and the soil moist. Germination is then much better and the seedling plants have a long season of favorable conditions for growth before being transplanted to the border in the fall.
Birthday Anniversaries and Birthdays Noted Across Families
Observing their anniversaries today are Mr. and Mrs. William Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Tucker for two years. Third anniversaries include Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Larson. Birthdays celebrated today include James Dudley Carey son of Mr. and Mrs. John Carey and Grant Arvin Poindexer son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poindexter. Wenona Anderson aged 17 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Anderson and Roberta Ann Wiley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiley also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brown
Gene Tucker
Louis W. Larson
James Dudley Carey
John Carey
Fouth
Grant Arvin Poindexer
Robert Poindexter
Glayds Ruth McNeill
M. B. McNeill
Wapello
Wenona’ Anderson
Carl D. Anderson
Pilotburg
Roberta Ann Wiley
Robert Wiley
Fred Radda Receives Contracts on 79th Birthday
Fred Radda marks his 79th birthday as he receives new contracts today. The event highlights a milestone for the longtime figure in local business.
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Fred Radda
How To Cook Frozen Asparagus
Frozen asparagus need not be thawed before cooking. Use 2/3 cup boiling salted water per 1 cup of vegetables and simmer covered until tender. Do not refreeze after thawing, and use the cooking water for a white or cheese sauce.
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Ruth Foster
Caterpillar ravages strip catalpa trees across plantations
Tremendous damage from catalpa sphinx caterpillars leaves tree boughs bare and unsightly. Defoliation sometimes kills trees and, in severe cases, destroys entire plantations.
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Catalpa
Patrons and Pupils Of Jackson Center Hold Picnic Supper
Jackson Center pupils and patrons held their annual pot luck supper at the schoolhouse to close the year. Mrs John Knotek opened the meeting, minutes were read by Louise Horak, officers elected included Raymond Bell president and Lloyd Foster vice president. The program featured pupil presentations and the next year’s teacher Mrs Russell Lillard was introduced. The evening closed with the Star Spangled Banner.
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Jackson Center
John Knotek
Louise Horak
Raymond Bell
Lloyd Foster
Verle Gallagher
Wayne Zeck
Powers
Dinner Party Honoring WAVEs and Guests
Mrs. Earl Galloway entertained Saturday evening for the four Stewart sisters Kathryn Spiedel Helen, both in WAVEs in Washington D C Margaret Cedar Rapids and Mrs. David Scott with daughter Mary Ruth assisting. A two course dinner at 630 featured seasonal flowers and a evening of visiting and games with guests including Goldie Carbaugh Chicago Mrs Kendall Kellerstrass San Francisco Phyllis Galloway Cedar Falls Mrs Louis Larsen Mrs Sikke Temple Mrs Richard Bordwell Helen Galloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gallloway
Stewart Sisters
Kathryn C Sp I
Helen
C Y
Washington, D. C
Margaret
Cedar Rapids
David ¢. Scott
Mary Ruth
Goldie Carbaugh
Chicago
Kendall Kellerstrass
San Francisco
Calif
Phyllis Galloway
Cedar Falls
Louis Larsen
Sikke Temple
Richard Bordwell
Helen Galloway
Mrs. Doyle Smith Hosts White Way Club Meeting
The White Way club met at Mrs. Doyle Smith's Keota home for its May gathering with all but two members present. The president led the business session with roll call.
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White Way Club
Doyle Smith
Keota
Mothers Daughters Tea by Ladies Circle
The Ladies Circle of the Federated church in West Chester held a mothers and daughters tea in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon. Decorations featured pansy bowls and a variety of flowers with a social hour and refreshments to follow. A program included hymns, prayers, toasts to mothers, a quiz on tea, and a student trio singing. More than a hundred mothers and daughters attended.
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Federated Church At
West Chester
Mothers and Daughters
Glen Gordon
Emma _ Ralston
Will Martin
Deloris Graden
Merle McDowell
June Burr
Corinne Nicola
Betty Griggs
Priscilla Porter
Grinnell
Rovin
Glen Martin
H. W. Munster
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced
Freshbyterian announces a morning prayer meeting at 9 30 Wednesday at the church located at 8712.
Club Women Send Sewing for Holland Relief
The hostess organized sewing for club members to prepare items for boxes sent to the needy in Holland. Charter member Mrs. George Simmerman attended. Mrs. Helen Stewart and Mrs. Ed Rich assisted Mrs. Smith with refreshments.
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Holland
George Simmerman
Helen Stewart
Ed Rich
Smith
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M. J. Cruise
John
Johnny
MAJOR
Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
Pauls
J. W. Baker
W.r.c.’S
Regular Meeting
Washington State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Hershey
Orgutt
Tucker
Morrison
Don Wylie
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Lyle Hayes
Jude
Will E. Jones
Little Flower Circle
P. m
Bernard McCarthy
W. Jefferson
Women’s Missionary Society of Bethel Church
Mary Applegate
Pansy Hill Club
John Caldwell
Nicola & &Harmony
Nancy Drew
Bobsey
Beverly Gray
Wilbur Rose
Crawfordsville
S. P. Finch
Claude Rhodebeck
J. F E. Linder
Francis Haney
Frances Falk
Arthur Atack
Aberdeen
William Lyie Lantz
Riverside
Victorvarl
V. Grull
John W. Lee
Coats
Studebaker
COX Motor CO
Washington, Iowa
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