Mercy hospital update and local movements noted
News Review lists residents and visitors at Mercy hospital Iowa City including Miss Galloway student at Iowa State Teachers College and Mrs Paul Horak after major surgery. It covers moves to homes in Iowa City and surrounding towns, business trips to Minneapolis and Ponca City, and family visits from Crawfordsville and Argos Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Miss Galloway
Iowa State Teachers College
Earl Galloway
Paul Horak
Car crashes into A. H. Pogge home yard by Riverside
William W. Hill of Sioux City lost control of his car and plowed into the Pogge residence yard near Riverside. A divorce suit is filed by Edward Wolfe against June Wolfe, married Octountry 20, 1945. Street surfacing work begins. Mrs. Catherine Null and two Gary Ind. grandsons visit local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Pogge
Riverside
William W. Hill
Sioux City
Edward Wolfe
June Wolfe
Catherine Null
Gary Ind
Travelers and visitors around Washington and region
Donald E. Johnson of Denison Iowa stopped at Washington airport yesterday while flying a new Aeronca Champion from Middletown Ohio to Denison. Several local residents hosted and visited relatives in Illinois Colorado and New England during recent weeks including the Sullivans and Mayhews. A list of local names with small contributions appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Johnson
Denison
Iowa
Washington
Middletown
Ohio
Ed Sullivan
Illinois
Bloomington
Mr. Sullivan
Sullivans
Plainfield
Washingtons welcome baby at hospital Monday
Mr and Mrs John ene Washington are named as new parents as they welcome a child at the hospital on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ene
Washington
Weather Update Reads Partly Cloudy and Mild Tonight
The forecast indicates partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures continuing tonight and tomorrow. No rain is expected and light winds are possible across the region.
Local Births and Admissions Noted in Area Hospitals
A seven pound eleven ounce son was born yesterday at 1 37 afternoon. A six pound five ounce daughter to Mr and Mrs Walter Schroeder at 6 30 last evening. A son born to Mr and Mrs Richard Huber of Wellman at 8 18 this morning weighing ten pounds one and a half ounces. George Sergent admitted as medical patient at Grand hotel yesterday evening. Roberta Ann Baker admitted as medical patient route two and transferred to Iowa City this morning. Roger Lord discharged yesterday. Sheila Ross admitted as surgical patient at 11 50 last night. Mr and Mrs Charles Belles welcomed a son born at 11 50 last night. Mrs Melvin Herrick of Webster City admitted as medical patient last night. Dale Clark Wayland underwent tonsillectomy this morning. Lawrence Wilson of Ainsworth and Lyle Darbyshire of Crawfordsville discharged yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Schroeder
Fourth Ave
Richard Huber
Wellman
George Sergent
Grand Hotel
Roberta Ann Baker
Route Two
Iowa City
Roger Lord
Wyman
Sheila Ross
Charles Belles
Seventh Street
Melvin Herrick
Webster City
Dale Clark
Wayland
Lawrence Wilson
Ainsworth
Lyle Darbyshire
Crawfordsville
Haifley and Bone Welcome Babies Amid Discharges
Mr and Mrs Max Haifley of 408 W Third St welcomed a son born at 537 pm yesterday. Mr and Mrs Melvin Bone welcomed a daughter born at 1116 pm. Discharges yesterday included Mrs John Cleaver and son Wayne Allen and several others from Keota and route two Don Neff in Keota area.
Local births and admissions in Wellman area
Mr and Mrs Harry Embree or Wellman welcomed a daughter weighing seven pounds ten and three quarters ounces born at 2 25 yesterday afternoon. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sehmacker of Wellman at 8 55 last evening. Ned Kovar and Mrs Colton had a son born at 3 29 this morning. Betty Olinger and Mrs Jessie Moore of Ainsworth were admitted as surgical patients. Dismissals include Sheila Ross and Clarence Zieglowsky. Admitted yesterday as medical patients were Lem Logan and Mrs Lee Colton of Columbus Junction. Clarence Miller of Kalona was admitted as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Embree
Wellman
Betty Olinger
Jessie Moore
Ainsworth
Kenneth Sehmacker
Sheila Ross
S. Fourth Ave
Clarence Zieglowsky
Lem Logan
S. Ave
Lee Colton
Columbus Junction
Ned Kovar
N. Second Ave
Clarence Miller
Kalona
Local Obituary Notices from Washington Area
Martha E Johnson Miller age multiple survivors Ward Harold Jean Johnson Robertson Iowa City. John N Shuster 81 Washington man dies at 627 East Jefferson from heart ailment. Widow Mrs Martha E Johnson dies at University hospital Iowa City with sons Ward Harold and daughter Jean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Shuster
Washington
East Jefferson Street
Martha E. Johnson
University Hospital
Iowa City
Miller
Ward
Harold
Jean Johnson Robertson
Entertain Club Activities Highlight Blankenhorn Home Gatherings
In Ainsworth on October 5 Mr and Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn hosted a Supper club evening with four bridge tables. Prizes went to Don Blankenhorn Mrs Lee Norris and Mrs Clarence Richards. The next meeting will be at Lee Norris home in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Floyd Blankenhorn
Don Blankenhorn
Lee Norris
Clarence Richards
Allen Barih
Direcks to mark Golden Wedding with open house
Mr and Mrs H G Direks of Columbus Junction plan an open house to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. The event runs Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. They were married Oct 8 1896 in Lowden Cedar County Mrs Mary Christine Weldin 75 long time resident noted in death notices related to the couple history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
H. G. Direks
Lowden
Cedar County
Charles D. Weldin
Mary Christine Weldin
Direcks
Iranian Hymns At Presbyterian Ladies Aid Gathering
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at the church with 32 attendees. Mrs. William Glassburner led, Anna Scott led devotions and read Romans 16 about Phoebe, followed by prayer and songs. Plans were shared for a rummage sale on October 11 and a December bazaar, with articles to be collected by October 10. The group approved a luncheon on October 25 for twenty attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
William Glassburner
Anna Scott
Phoebe
Earl Steele
William Gra
R. J. Dawson
Dan Holcomb
Parsons
J. &. Lemmon
Hev. T. E. White
White
Wedding and family notices plus showbiz cast and songs
Minnie Gehris lists two sons Leo and Ralph Direks and daughters Mrs. Howard Bell Mrs Harlan Eliason Mrs Earl Wells and grandchildren. Bliven Sims wedding Jean Bliven and Jack Sims wed Sept 28 in Dayton Ohio Methodist church. Dorothy Babb Bill Goodwin Vera Vague Edward Horton Hillary Brooke headline stellar cast with new tunes by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn including Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Gehris
Leo
Ralph Direks
Columbus Junction
Howard Bell
Harlan Eliason
Earl Frisk
Curtis Wells
Waslington
Bliven-Sims
Pearl Bliven
Jean
Jack Sims
Dayton
Ohio
Dorothy Babb
Bill Goodwin
Vera Vague
Edward Everett Horton
Hillary Brooke
Jule Styne
Sammy Calin
Earl Carroll Sketchbook at Fox Theatre
Republic presents a new filmusical opening Sunday at the Fox Theatre starring Constance Moore and William Marshall. A light hearted tale features a composer who writes singing commercials and a girl who becomes a star with song numbers and romantic scenes. Johnny Coy appears in three dazzling dance numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Earl Carrol
Fox Theatre
Constance Moore
William Marshall
Miss Moore
Willing Workers Club Holds Riverside Meeting
In Riverside on October 5 ten members gathered at Mrs. J. M. Soukup’s home to sew carpet rags for the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville. Refreshments followed. Members named include Mrs. C. J. Karel Iowa City and others, with plans for an October meeting at Mrs. Karel’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Margaret Mahin
Washington
Ethel Davis
Riverside
Willing Workers’ Club
J. M. Soukup
Veteran's Hospital
Knoxville
C. J. Karel
Iowa City
Joseph Kupka
Charles Rath
John Soukup
Newton Whetstine
Wes Sojka
C. F. Fitzsimmons
George Kos
G. A. White
Bert Novy
Retraction of out-of-town church laymen meeting
A local meeting under the board of Christian education featured Mrs William Grat introducing Margaret Cowden a returned missionary from Iran after 21 years of service. She spoke on Iranian mutual aid and sang hymns in Farsi with Iranian music for an Oriental effect while answering questions. Refreshments followed during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Christian Education
William, Grat
Margaret Cowden
Iran
Miss Cowden
Local News: Captain Charles Fix Visits Ainsworth Home
Captain Charles Fix on terminal leave from the Army Air Corps spends a few days at the O. J. Fix home in Ainsworth. Roy Williamson of Lake City, Iowa arrives in Ainsworth to stay with his sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Butterworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justus Peterson
Princeton
Ill
W. T. Carson
Reeawrene
Ae Ec
Dallas Chamberlin
Minneapolis
Minn
R. J. Dawson
Living Lake
Schuyler McCartney
Harold Bower
Argos
Ind
Evan Anwy
Los Angeles
Calif
Columbus City
Dave Anwyl
W. S. Duncan
Evan Anwyls
Chillicothe
Thomas Hayden
John Anwyl
Evan
Gerald Alexander
Eagle Rock
McFarlane
Alexander
Helen Mayhew
Washington
Alexanders
Frank Mayhew
Glacier
Yellowstone National Parks
Canada
New England
Washington, D. C
Lancaster
Penna
Rodney Mayhew
Charles Fix
Army Air Corps
Ainsworth
O. J. Fix
Roy Williamson
Lake Cit
Iowa
E. R. Butterworth
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Constance William 1
Edwargp Everery
John Vera Vague
Hillary
Moorearshal
Horton tOoKe
Ritter
Guy Wilkerson
Ruth Beatty
Moline, Ill
Lloyd Scott
Ponca City
Okla
Robert Marshall
Gary
Lester Nicola
North Seventh Avenue
Fred Reid
Iowa Avenue
South
Second Avenue
Cynthia Sue
Eileen Hammen
Albert Hammen
Harper
Dave
Duncan
Hayden
Hazel Anwyl
Anwyls
Ollie Anwyl
N. EE. Hansen
Chicago
Sitter Auto Parts
Grace Like
California
John Squire
Earl Caldwell
York
Nebr
Lloyd Neiswanger
Ira Hough
West Chester
Edward F. Havet
Wade Pence
William Wiley
Stanley Vodicka
Flora Wiley
Charles Wiley
Clarence Johnson
T. A. West
Charles Johnson
Clarence Lowe
Lauren Chalupa
Ralph Moothart
Fred Chalupa
Madison Jones
Maurice Rose
W. 8. Kyle
Donald Stout
Werner Lowry
Ferdinand Chalura
Henry Wagenknecht
William Sickles
Max Haifley
Third St
Melvin Bone
John Cleaver
Wayne A Illen
Forrest Miller
Loring Wayne
Keota
William Bruty
William Henry
Don Neff
Eighth Ave
Dr Sakight
Fox
Joan Sue
Nena
Rolli
Leslie Jimamy Brees
William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
Alf Chilcote
Charles Weldin
Phil
John
Rhoda Island
Edith
Walter Johnson
Entertain Club
Blankenhorn
Mahin
Louise Heilman
Alice Stephens
Mae Spessard
Mrs. H. Direcks
Bombay
International Soundphoto
Iolcotatta
Olivia DeHavilland
Sir Oun
Mary Anderson
Roland Culver
Virginia Welles
Phillip Terry Bill Goodwin
Macto Calas
John Au
Cartoon Circus
Donald Duck
Pluto
Goofy Woody Wood
Pecker
Bugs Bunny
Merrie Melody
Pop
Eye
Little Lulu
Tom & Jerry
Mighty Mouse
Willing Worker’s Club
Brown Finance Co
Court House
Ernest J. King
Naval Operations
Senate War Investigating Committee
Navy
Kilgore Committee
King
International
KODAK
Arlyce Studio
North
Iowa Ave
Moore Bootery
C.O. Dayton
Dayton Tax Service
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