See Fair Weather For Election Day
The Weather Bureau forecasts fair conditions for most of the nation on election day with cooler air in New England and New York and clear skies west of the Mississippi. Rain chances exist in the upper Mississippi valley and along parts of the Ohio and mid Atlantic regions while Florida and southern states stay partly cloudy and warm.
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Washington
Truman
Weather Bureau
Mississippi River
Mississippi Valley
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes Region
Appalachian Mountain Area
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Middle Gulf States
New York
Mississippi
Florida
Georgia
Carolinas
Hospital Notices From The Weekend
At The Hospital Saturday Mrs Albert Taylor of Ainsworth medical. Sunday John Davis of Cotter surgical Eddie Gray of Ainsworth medical W J Pfeifer of Wellman medical Mrs Gene Gorham S 4th medical. Today Mrs E J Blatter 819 S Iowa medical Linn Melville 603 E Harrison tonsillectomy Mrs Wayne Stransky of Well-
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Albert Taylor
Ainsworth
John Davis
Cotter
Surgical
Eddie Gray
W. J. Pfeifer
Wellman
Gene Gorham
S. 4Th
E. J. Blatter
S. Iowa
Linn Melville
E. Harrison
Wayne Stransky
Well
Eleven Iowans Die in Accidents
Eleven Iowans were killed in a week end of accidents including four grade crossing fatalities and six traffic incidents plus one drowning. Victims include C R Lewis and spouse near Clinton, Kenneth Olson near Luxemburg, Orland Gorsch near High Amana, Patricia Balk in Carroll, Harold Peterson in Iowa Falls, Anthony Ernsts in Moville, Russell Reemis and Pauline Holder in Woodbury County, Harlan Steburg near Knierim, and a Moville train collision death.
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United Press
Iowa
C. R. Lewis
de Witt
Kenneth Olson
Manchester
Orland Gorsch
Marengo
Patricia Balk
Dedham
Harold Peterson
Iowa Falls
Anthony Ernst
Moville
Russell J. Reemis
Sioux City
Pauline Holder
Harlan Steburg
Knierim
Lewis
Clinton
Olson
Highway 52
Luxemburg
Gorsch
High Amana
Miss Balk
Carroll
Peterson Boy
Ernsts
Northwestern
Movilie
Reemis
Miss Holder
Woodbay
Steourg
Obituary and Birth Notice from Iowa Community
Dismissals listed for Sunday include Mrs. John Simmering Jr of Ainsworth and several others with their children noted. Today’s entries name Mrs. Robert Miller and daughter of Wellman plus other households and daughters across Keota Columbus Junction and area. Birth Saturday reports Harvey Gosling and spouse of Ainsworth welcomed a son at 6 40 p m.
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John Simmering, Jr
Ainsworth
William Crandall
William Petratt
Edna Jones
Charles Brown
Robert Miller
Wellman
Robert Kobs
Keota
William O. Duncan
Columbus Junction
Frances Minick
Harvey Gosling
Second Crop of Apples for Year at W. R. Murphys
Highland Center reports their yellow transparent trees are setting a second crop this fall. The article lists numerous local visits, family gatherings, football forecaster Bob McFarlane, and community events including the Hi-Ores 4-H club meeting and trips to Des Moines to see Ariel Cross in hospital.
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W. R. Murphys
Highland Center
W. R. Murphy
Edd Lenz
West Branch
Zoyt Westfall
Joan
Judy
Iowa City
Paul Harmon
Donna
Washington
Ben Harrison
Herbert Campbell
Linda
Milford
Nc-Creedy
C. F. Foster
Oklahoma City
Lewis Coon
Eula Mae
Everette Coon
West Chester
Milford Cook
Jimmy
Milford McCreedy
Joe Krotz
Max Owens
Chet Spangler
Melvin Soukup
Irvin White
Harold Moore
Perry
White
Mrs. Moore
C. F., Foster
William Murphy
Florence Busby
Will Martin
Floyd Martin
William Krotz
Carrie Rabenold
Manford Kilgore
Burke McCreedy
Ernest McGuire
Kansas
Alex McCreedy
Orie O’connor
Larry
Randall Hoben
Muscatine
Claudine Kilgore
Floyd Holmes
Veterans Hospital
H. L. Campbell
Bob McFarlane Contest Winners Reported
Last week winners announced with prizes for first seven cents second forty three cents and third thirteen cents. Robert McFarlane won first prize. second prize shared by seven individuals including Mrs Lyle E Long and Bob Crossett. third prize awarded to fifteen names with multiple towns listed. Winners urged to call the journal office for prize money.
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Robert McFarlane
Bob
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Hts
The
Evening Journal Today
Washington
West Liberty
Lyle E. Long
Bob Crossett
Clarence Collins
Conesville
Isaac A. Sprague
Keota
Arnold Carr
John Gamble
Scott D. Orris
Ainsworth
Walter L. Johnson
Dave Brinning
Brighton
R. R
Sam VD. Boyd
Robert L. Clark
Bill Stockman
Floyd S. Guthrie
Pat Pehler
Joe Barnes
Jim Alsip
Don Proud
Jim Easter
Delbert T. Hysell
Gil Schantz
Wayland
Donnie Myers
Journal Office
Hessian fly invader plagues U S wheat across decades
The Hessian fly, European in origin, reached Long Island in 1779 and spread westward by a few miles each year. It now ravages wheat fields from coast to coast in temperate regions, a historical irony as insect immigrants named for invaders continue to plague farmers.
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Lord Howe
Long Island
New York
Favor Wildcats For Rose Bowl
In Chicago on November 1, the Big Nine race narrows to Michigan’s title path unless Indiana or Ohio State pull upsets. Northwestern, after only a Michigan loss this season, is favored for the Rose Bowl berth, with Michigan already slated for bowl eligibility and the pact limiting repeats for western conference teams.
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Chicago
Michigan
Northwestern
Wolverines
Indiana
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Illinois
Hoosiers
Minnesota
Iowa
Buckeys
Local News: Weekend House Guests and Visits
Local social notes list Delighted weekend guests including Mr and Mrs Don Nichols and Wilma Rae with extended visits from Gen eva Nebr Bradshaw Nebr and York Nebr relatives. Ida Greenfield returns from Shenandoah after visiting Ada Coppock. Davenport couple Ivan Lemgy visits Ed Conner. The Wyse family from Munscintine visit on Sunday. Des Moines trip includes Dr Fred Miller and Artemas Brown.
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Don Nichols
Wilma Rae
Morris Nichols
Geneva
Nebr
Elvin Nichols
Bradshaw
Nichol
W. D. Smith
Beverly Jo
York
Ivan Lemgy
Davenport
Ed Conner
John Wyse
Munscntine
Fred Miller
Artemas Brown
Des Moines
Seymour Family Visits Son Herbert Campbell Household
A Seymour family spent last week at the home of their son Herbert Campbell and his family, sharing time and hospitality during the visit.
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of Seymour
Herbert Campbell
Walnut school holds Halloween program and elections
At the Walnut school community meeting Edwin Lukovsky was elected president with Mrs Lyle Wilson as vice president. Leota Mullikin led a Halloween program for about 100 attendees. Students sold cookies with numbers for a prize won by Edward Lukovsky, an angel food cake. Refreshments followed. The Marion Maids 4 H club met Oct 23 with six members present and two new members. New officers for next year were Jean Davison president Joan Henss vice president Barbara Kunkel secretary Janet McMullen historian.
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Walnut School
Edwin Lukovsky
Lyle Wilson
Leota Mullikin
Hallowe’en
Edward Lukovsky
Marion Maids
Jean Davis
Joan Henss
Luella Alliman
Carl Hill
Lorene
Louise Hill
Lester Alliman
Barbara Kunkel
Jean Davison
Janet McMullen
Mrs Art Saltzman Hosts Chapter 1 Meeting
Mrs. Art Saltzman of Wayland hosted Chapter 1 of T. T. T. on Tuesday afternoon with twenty two members present. Reports from the national convention in Davenport last week followed the regular business session. A social hour and refreshments closed the meeting.
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Art Saltzman
Wayland
T. T.T
Davenport
West Point 4-H elects new officers at meeting
Joyce Kleese was elected president of the West Point 4-H club at Peggy and Patty McDowell home last Monday. Peggy McDowell was named vice president and Joy Bauer secretary treasurer. Virginia Argo becomes historian. Ribbons from Achievement day were given out and project plans reviewed. Refreshments followed.
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Joyce Kleese
West Point 4-H Club
Peggy
Patty McDowell
Peggy McDowell
Joy Bauer
Virginia Argo
Mrs Schoonovers Hostesses Friday Evening Event
Mrs Norman Schoonover and Mrs Ralph Schoonover served as co hostesses Friday evening at a community gathering, coordinating arrangements and welcoming guests to the event.
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Norman Schoonover
Ralph Schoonover
Hallowe'en Party at Ralph Schoonover Home
A Hallowe'en party at the Ralph Schoonover residence featured several contests and games. Refreshments followed at a table decorated with pumpkins and fall leaves. attendees included Mr and Mrs Ted Geret, Riverside. Mr and Mrs Ken Bakehouse. Mr and Mrs Robert Custer and Roberta. Norman Schoonover and Jackie. Ralph Schoonover and Denny.
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Hallowe'en
Ralph Schoonover
Ted Geret
Riverside
Ken Bakehouse
Robert Custer
Roberta
Norman Schoonover
Jackie
Denny
Fleur de Lis Club Dessert Luncheon Recalls Hallowe'en
Twelve members answered roll call for a Fleur de Lis club dessert luncheon at Mrs. Boyd Foster's home on Saturday at 1 30. Two readings were given by Mrs. James Birney and each member shared her nicest day this summer. The afternoon included visiting and hand work with Mrs. Lloyd Foster and Mrs. Rex Crandall assisting in serving.
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Hallowe'en
Fleur de Lis Club
Boyd Foster
James Birney
Walter Oetjen Visit Anderson Home at Sandy Hook
Walter Oetjen and family from Oskaloosa joined neighbors at the Anderson and Chorpening households for a weekend gathering. Dinner guests included multiple local families and out of town friends from Illinois and Osceola. School progress noted with report cards while road work and bean harvesting continued nearby.
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H. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
Walter Oetjen
F .G. Livesay
Earl Chorpening
Ruth
Harry Andeson
Richard
Ralph Chorpening
Andy Melinski
Bud Mineart
Bob Shelangoski
Trier Bros
Dunbars
Melinski
Ironing Technique for Table Cloths
To reduce folds fold the cloth lengthwise once only. Roll the finished piece on a large roll or sturdy core such as cardboard or paper.
Double Ring Wedding for Four in Independence
Leila Brown and Wesley Mullikin wed alongside Shirley Arnold and Howard Long in a Friday noon double ceremony at the Independence Methodist church parsonage. Rev. Singer officiated. Afterward the couples honeymooned through Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota before settling in Brighton and Washington.
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Independence
Leila Brown
Wessley Mullikin
Shirley Arnold
Howard Long
Singer
The
Methodist Church
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Miss Brown
Clarence Brown
Brighton
Mullikin
Earl Mullikin
Brighton High School
Miss Arnold
Ernest Arnold
Richland
G and Dairy
Long
Omer Long
Richland High School
Funeral services held for Metta M Nelson
Funeral services for Metta M Nelson were conducted Saturday afternoon at two o clock at Shermans funeral home with Rev George Kerr officiating. Burial followed in Woodlawn cemetery with pallbearers George Rudiger R R Mc Farlane Marion George J M Finney H C Finney and R B Stephens.
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Metta M. Nelson
Sherman
George Kerr
Woodlawn
George Rudiger
R. R. McFarlane
Marion George
J. M. Finney
H. C. Finney
R. B. Stephens
Why May Was Named May The Month’s Fame Subject of Debate
Historians dispute May’s naming. World Book cites Maia the Roman goddess of spring and growth as the likely source. Some scholars argue May honors the Majores, older men, similar to how June honors the Juniores.
First Ternite Fossil Evidence Dates 55 Million Years Ago
Fossil evidence shows that ter nites existed in their present form about 55 million years ago, well before humans appeared.
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Ada Coppock
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Hallowe'en Party
Fieur de Lis Club
Lloyd Foster
Rex Crandall
Walter Oetjens
Anderson
Ironing School
Mary Pholad
Home Service
G. I. Timmermann Company
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Tsui
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Mar
Scott Furniture —Company
L. Brown, W. Mullikin, S. Arnold
H. Long
Mrs. Wesley Mullikin
Mrs. Howard Long
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Martha Manning
Jom Duncan
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