Cedar Rapids teacher to study at Columbia summer term
Mary Rickey a Cedar Rapids high school mathematics teacher leaves Friday with a fellow educator for New York City to enroll in a ten week Columbia University summer term. She plans to complete work for a master's degree in mathematics. Local families visit relatives and travel during a holiday weekend with multiple stops in Washington Davenport Chicago and Moline Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Mary Rickey
Cedar Rapids
New York City
Columbia University
Miss Rickey
Dentals Degree Earned by LeROY RILEY at KU City
LeRoy Riley son of Mrs L F Harding of Washington received a doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Kansas City at the May 29 commencement. He previously earned a bachelor of science from Texas College of Arts and Industries at Kingsville and worked at McDaniel's Drug Store. He is a member of Xi Psi Phi.
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V. Leroy Riley
L. F. Harding
Washington
University of Kansas City
Riley
Texas College of Arts Smd Industries
Kingsville
Texas
McDaniel’s
Xi Psi Phi
Girls Practice Ball This Afternoon at 5 30
There will be girls softball practice at 5:30 this afternoon for all who can attend. With league games a week away, teams should meet now to select positions and fit in practice this week. Watch the paper for notices about potential under lights practice at Greenfield.
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Greenfield
Nalon Leads Early At 33rd Indianapolis 500
Duke Nalon topped the field of 32 cars as the 33rd Indianapolis Memorial Day 500 began with 150000 fans watching. Nalon set a first lap speed record and led Mays by six seconds after 10 laps, while Charles Van Acker crashed in the infield and Nalon later spun and hit the wall after leading the 23rd lap. Nalon had earned $3400 in lap prizes before the car caught fire.
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Indianapolis
Nalon
Mays
Charles van Acker
South Bend
Ind
Duke Nalon
Brooklyn Giants Win to Tie For Loop Lead With Boston Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Boston Braves 38 to 2 to join the New York Giants in a National League first place tie as Memorial Day marked the season's first quarter. Giants pitcher Hank Behrman allowed one hit in a five inning start, while Joe Hatten earned a five hit win.
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Brooklyn
Giants
Boston Braves
NEW York
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Dodgers
Braves
Phillies
Philadelphia
Jackie Robinson
National
Joe Hatten
Hank Behrman
Andy Seminick
Bobby Thompson
Dave Koslo
Phils
Senators
Red Sox
Boston
Paul Calvert
Ted Williams
Alex Kellner
Yankees
Eddie Joost
Hootevers
Lou Kretlow
Detroit
Browns
Six Teams Enter Softball Tourney
Six teams open play in a six team Memorial Day softball tournament at Greenfield. Cubs and Stew art Crone's All Stars meet Iowa City Bremer team with Wyman Fairfield VFW from Iowa City. After games, city league play resumes Tuesday with VFW vs Troop and Marston Skelgas Cubs vs non league opponent.
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Greenfield
Cubs
Stewart & Crone
Iowa City Bremer
Wyman
Fairfield
VFW
Towa City
Marston Skelgas Cubs
Randolphs Celebrate 71st Anniversary in Columbus City
Mr and Mrs Alex Randolph of Columbus City Iowa marked their 71st wedding anniversary at home Sunday The pair with long health histories include Elizabeth Helen Crossley born 1857 in Cheshire England and moved to the US at age three Their family includes two sons two daughters 17 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren They are long time members of the Christian church.
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Columbus Junction
Alex Randolph
Columbus City
Iowa
Randolph
Elizabeth Helen Crossley
Cheshire
England
John Crossley
United States
Burlington
Mr. Randolph
Dodgeville
Mediapolis
Will Randolph
Allerton
Fred
Grace Kulp
Myrtle Gabriel
Muscatinee
The
Christian Church
Tellin Sustains Collarbone Injury Playing Yesterday
Donnie Tellin, son of Mr and Mrs Vince Tellin, fell and broke his collarbone while playing yesterday. Mr and Mrs Walter R Brown and Margaret of Burvington drove to Washington today for the Me
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Donnie Tellin
Vince Tellin
Walter R. Brown
Margaret of
Farmers Warn of Corn Damage and Replanting Advice
Farmers face cutworm and wireworm damage with seed corn beetles also present in some stands. County extension director Floyd M. Goodell warns that heavy infestation may require replanting and light infestation could delay beans. Farmers urged to inspect fields to identify pests for proper placement.
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Floyd M. Goodell
Meeker Marries Miss Johnson at Presbyterian Church
Mary L Johnson and Robert H Meeker wed at 2 30 PM in First Presbyterian Church. Dr W J Grossheim officiated as guests from Davenport Muscatine Iowa City and Columbus Junction attended. The couple will reside in Columbus Junction after a trip.
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Mary L. Johnson
Robert Meeker
Presbyterian Church
Mary Lou Johnson
Clarence A. Johnson
Robert H. Meeker
Nellie Meeker
Columbus Junction
First Presbyterian Church
W. J. Grossheim
Jarkspur
Margareen Redlinger
Jeanne Strum
Lavenport
Edith Shields
Herb Osineup
Charles Johnson
Alice Hughes
Cedar Rapids
Bati
Miss Hughes
Farrell Gentzler
Richard Dircks
Sam Rayer
Junction
Meeker
West Chester High School
Credit Bureau
Washington County
Columbus Junction High School
Davenport
Muscatine
Iowa City
Dinner Party Entertained by Griffiths and Gustafsons
Mr and Mrs John Griffith and Mr and Mrs Ewald Gustafson entertained Saturday evening at the Gustafson home. Guests sat at quartet tables for a buffet dinner. Bridge was played at three tables with high scores claimed by Mrs Charles Morris and Robert Buck. Travel prize went to Mrs Buck.
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John Griffith
Ewald Gustafson
Gustafson
Charles Morris
Robert Buck
Griffiths to Attend Doris Duke Wedding at Grinnell
Grandparents Mr and Mrs A L Griffith plan to attend the Grinnell College ceremony for Doris Anne Duke and Stanley Bigelow Hall. Duke is daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Duke of Grinnell and Hall of Chicago will marry in Herrick chapel on campus. Hall graduates this week.
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A. L. Griffith
Doris Anne Duke
Grinnel
Miss Duke
Lester Duke
Grinnell
Stanley Bigelow Hall
Chicago
Ill
Herrick Chapel
Grinnell College
Mr. Hall
Genkinger Family Guests Gather for Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Donald Genkinger of Herlong California arrive to visit his mother Mrs Stella Genkinger. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Herbert Frost Mr and Mrs Glen Genkinger of Rock Island Illinois and Mr and Mrs Keith Genkinger of Ainsworth. Family plans a picnic at Sunset Park.
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Donald Genkinger
Herlong
Calif
Stella Genkinger
Genkinger
Herbert Frost
Glen Genkinger
Rock Island, Ill
Keith Genkinger
Ainsworth
Sunset Park
Anniversaries Noted for Three Local Couples
Today marks wedding anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. William J. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Keller of Kalona, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bieg. The observance reflects local couples celebrating longstanding marriages.
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William J. Shannon
Charles M. Keller
Kalona
Harold Bieg
Hospital Admissions and Births Update
Admitted at the hospital on Saturday were Joe Wagenknecht and Ainsworth for medical. Today Kathleen Wehr and Mrs. Ted Brown with address 410 South Third are listed for medical care. Dismissals include Kathleen Wehr and Verle Gallagher with son at R383, Mrs. Henry Knebel and daughter in the city, Saturday noted a 3:30 p.m. birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Cannett at R4 and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Grubb at 5:50 p.m. Sunday records Mr. and Mrs. Olson with a son at 750 2 mm. Today the Mes ser family in the city welcomed a daughter at 12:50 a.m.
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Ainsworth
Ted Brown
Verle Gallagher
Henry Knebel
Sam Cannett
Robert Grubb
Iowa
Francis Olson
N. Marion
Carl Messer
City
Moses and Day couples dine in Iowa City Sunday
Helen Louise and Eliott Moses and Mr and Mrs Robert Day drove to Iowa City Sunday afternoon for dinner, visiting friends and enjoying a social outing in the city.
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Helen Louise
Eliott Moses
Robert Day
Iowa City
Shearer names committees for Wednesday flower show
Mrs. Paul Shearer announces the flower show committees to run Wednesday in the YMCA community room. Entries are due 8 to 10 a m with judging starting at 10 a m. The public may view 1 30 to 9 p m with displays from Schmitt Blazer Wolfe's and Earl May. booth from Ernie Temple on new garden ideas.
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Paul Shearer
YMCA
Schmitt and Blazer Florists
Wolfe’s
Earl May
Ernie Temple
Information Desk
Carl Crossett
Etha Dawson
Walter Longer
C. C Wilson
Cloyce Stewart
Shearer
Otto Sheetz
S. M Fishburn
L. L. Loveless
J. D Layton
J. O. Sexton
M. C. DeLong
W. B. Dupuis
P. J. Hoover
Orva Scott
W. B. Crooks
T. Rehmel
EG. Fisher
Sam Witting
R. R
T. C. Lavis
Ralph Kleese
Social calendar of meetings and events listed for community groups
Local notices list YWCA mixers Pythian Sisters and families Legion auxiliary tea and other gatherings. Also includes Ainsworth CBS initiation Sunshine Club roll call Merry Makers and other club meetings with times and venues at Masonic Temple Legion hall Country club YMCA Community room and more with note of postponed events and reservations.
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YWCA
Pythian Sisters
E. P. Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Gold Star
Legion Hall
Ainsworth Cbs
Masonic Temple
Sunshine Community Club
Pete Koehler
Will Shalla
Ladies Golf and Bridge Association
Hugo Lensch
E. Coffey
Don Paul
J. W. Stewart
U and I Club
Stella Genkinger
Merry Makers Club
Richard Young
YMCA
Bluefish drive menhaden onto shore in North Carolina
Reports from North Carolina describe voracious bluefish driving large schools of menhaden ashore where they accumulate knee deep. The phenomenon draws anglers and wildlife observers seeking to study or harvest the fish before predators resume their hunt.
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North Carolina
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West Chester C.C
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