Local Visitors and Guests Across Several Homes
Mr and Mrs Fred Speed and Mr and Mrs Clark Talbott visited in Oskaloosa Sunday. Mrs H F Perry of Waco Texas is a guest in the home of Mrs Steve Stewart. Jean Elizabeth Rinner spent the night with grandparents Mr and Mrs L H Rinner. Clarence Logan family and Stella Logan drove to Monmouth Ill for a Sunday visit. W F Biekel and E M Wellmeyer spent the weekend in Garner visiting friends and handling business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Speed
Clark Talbott
Oskaloosa
H. F. Perry
Waco, Texas
Steve Stewart
Jean Elizabeth Rinner
Mrs. L. H. Rinner
Clarence Logan
Stella Logan
Monmouth, Ill
W. F. Biekel
E. M. Wellmeyer
Garner
Elmer Reschley
Harry
Fairfield
Rose Miller
Ollie
Elizabeth Meclure
Ottumwa
J. D. Schlatter
William Frey
Stronghurst
Ill
George Chalupa
Frank Schneider
Elliott Mckhinetry
Carl Schneider
Lowell Statler
E. G. Butterbaugh
Stuart
Stella Palmer
Besse Jones
Jack Fields
Cedar Rapids
Richard Fields
J. W. Fields
Radar set tested to aid pilots on commercial airliners
In Los Angeles on October 20, Allison Radar and Equipment Co announced a 58 pound radar device that helps pilots spot and dodge other aircraft and avoid obstacles. It was tested on a Southwest Airways DC 3 for 10 days and will be installed on all Southwest Airways planes. The system shows a picture of obstacles rather than just issuing warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Allison Radar and Equipment Co
Southwest Airways
Howard Hughes
Erosion Threat Targets U.S. Crop Acreage This Year
The article estimates that at least half of the acreage in the United States planned for intertilled and close growing crops this year is exposed to erosion risk. It highlights soil loss concerns across farming regions and potential impacts on yields and budgeting for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Weekend Visitors and Local Notes Across Ottumwa Area
A roundup of weekend visits and travel to nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomas of Rock Island in Rock Island, Henry Riggelman from Des Moines, and many families visiting friends at homes in Ottumwa Columbus Junction and Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thomas
Rock Island
Fred Reid
Wedding Unity in Keota as Jones and Sheets Wed
Wanda M. Jones and Burrell R. Sheets married at Naz arene church in Keota on Saturday. Rev. C. F. Gieselman officiated with family and friends in attendance. 75 guests celebrated at the Y Community room with wedding cake by Ruth Luers. The couple will reside in Rock Island Illinois after a Washington High School alumna and Parsons College graduate begin their life together. Out of town relatives included Lucy Jones and O T Wilson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda M. Jones
Lucy Jones
Burrell R. Sheets
Anna Sheets
Keota
the Nazarene Church
C. F. Giesalman
Casey Jones
Elia Shaffer
Walter Furgeson
Lyle Conklin
Eugene Lynn
Roger Pepper
Oskaloosa
C. F. Gieselman
Ila Jean
Ronnie McBride
Jones
Sheets
Ernest Salladay
Ruth Luers
Rock Island
Washington High School
Montgomery Ward
Parsons College
Fairfield
Keota High School
O. T. Wilson
Mt. Pleasant
Everett Jones
Richland
Roy Waggoner
Kenneth Miller
Andy Sheets
Fred Sheets
Workers return to jobs at Farmall plant in Moline
Workers at the East Moline and Farmall plants of International Harvester returned to work after a CIO farm equipment workers vote approving executive board recommendations ending Wildcat walkouts that idled about 7,000. Union steward Joseph Krug, jailed over alleged parole violations, faced further probing of his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Moline
Ill
East
Joliet Prison
Krug
Joliet
Plane crash near Traer kills two student pilots
Investigators from the state aeronautics department planned a 10 day inquiry into a Traer Iowa plane crash that killed two student pilots, William McNamee 19 and LeRoy Briggs 21, on a farm five miles northeast of Traer. Officials said the single engine dual control aircraft nose-dived into a tree line and one youth may have frozen at the controls. No witnesses were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traer
Iowa
Here
William McNamee
LeRoy Briggs
Tama County
Thelma Lowry Weds Verlin Stratton In New Haven Baptist Rite
Theron W H Lowry officiated at 2 30 pm as Thelma Lowry married Verlin K Stratton at New Haven Baptist Church with Rev W L Clapp reading the vows. Lois Lowry served as maid of honor and Chris Erlenbush was best man. The couple will reside in Washington Kaw after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron WH. Lowry
Thelma
Verlin K. Stratton
Frank W. Stratton
Washington
Kan
New Haven Baptist Church
W. L. Clapp
Lois Lowry
Chris Erlenbush
Miss Lowry
Max Waterhouse
Mendelssohn
Kaw
Livingston and Day Law Office
October Meeting of Merry Maker Club Recap
The Merry Maker club gathered at the Scott home with ten members three children and two guests Mrs. Merle Brin ning and Mrs. Nina Flynn. Mrs. Richard Scott hosted the October meeting and refreshments were provided by the hostess with help from Mrs. Merle Howsare and Mrs. Stanley Mouser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Maker Club
Donald Smith
Richard Scott
Merle Brinning
Nina Flynn
Scott
Merle Howsare
Stanley Mouser
Gillette Tackles Iowa Democrats at Central Committee Banquet
Former Senator Guy M. Gillette told about 300 Iowa Democrats in Dubuque that they failed to sell the party to voters and need a rude awakening. He suggested the state group reassess and plan for 1948. Gillette said he has retired from politics, though talk of nominating him for governor persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Towa Democrats
Guy M. Gillette
Democratic State Central Committee
Democrats
Gillette
Wins dollar bet but loses life in Des Moines river
James Loveless aged 47 of Des Moines swam across the Des Moines river to win a bet and drowned returning to shore. Four companions wagered he could not swim the distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James Loveless
Loveless
Des Moines River
Eats Up Coal Lighting the Average Home Yearly
The article notes that lighting a typical home for a year consumes about 600 pounds of coal at the powerhouse.
Post nuptial dinner honors Lt Richard Wehr and bride
Lt. (j g) Richard M Wehr and his bride were feted at a family dinner in the Joe Wehr home. The couple married Oct 11 in San Diego with a double ring ceremony at Immaculate Conception church officiated by Most Reverend Charles I Buddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G
Richard M. Wehr
Bride
Joe Wehr
George Werthmann
Betty Lou
Jo Ann
Wilford Wehr
Linda Jo
Larry
Davenport
Matt Wehr
Don Cady
Eota
Rose Conkily
Mary Elizabeth
Omer
Harper
L. E. Wellington
Olds
Kenneth J. Blecha
Harold Wehr
Duane Cadey
Helen Agnes Hayden
Basil Patrick Hayden
San Diego
Calif
Hayden
J. G.) Wehr
Joseph Wehr
Washington
Immaculate Conception Church
Charles I
Buddy
Laura Hayden
Martin B. Johnson
Cmdr
Warren Smith
Navy
Bealers Hold Birthday Dinner for Granddaughter Barbara Ann
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bealer entertained relatives at a birthday dinner for their granddaughter Barbara Ann who was one year old yesterday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Propst and Betty Lou of Town City, Mr. and Mrs. Don Bealer and Donna, and Mrs. S. P. Finch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bealer
Barbara Ann
W. L. Propst
Betty Lou
Town City
Don Bealer
Donna
S. P. Finch
Sioux City Man Held in Shooting
Walter Cooley, 34, of Sioux City is being held after Harvey Deal, 29, was seriously wounded while walking home from work. Cooley was found near Deal’s home with a loaded revolver and said he fired six times into an alley, believing someone was bothering his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Walter Cooley
Harvey Deal
Deal
Cooley
Smith and Brinning Wedding in Iowa City
Norma Jean Smith and David L. Brinning were married Saturday at the Presbyterian church in Iowa City in a single ring ceremony. Rev. Harrison Pollock officiated as fall flower decor brightened the setting. the couple plans a brief trip and will reside at 316 East Van Buren Street while Brinning finishes at school before moving to the bridegroom’s farm near Wellston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean Smith
David L. Brinning
Iowa City
Milton Smith
Stanley Richards
Harrison Pollock
Presbyterian Church
Don Neff
Wellston
Family Dinner At Eli Cook Home
A family dinner was held yesterday at the Eli Cook home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Eli Cook and several relatives from Hartsburg and Rock Island. Also present were Mr and Mrs Franklin Kendrick, Mr and Mrs Clausy Kendrick, Mr and Mrs Fred Bowen, Wayne Kendrick, Judy, Dennis, Maude Koehler, Cheryl Cook, and Sally Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Cook
Franklin Kendrick
Clausy Kendrick
Hartsburg, I
Fred. Bowen
Janice
Rock Island
Will Kendrick
Sally Knox
Wayne Kendrick
Judy
Dennis
Maude Koehler
Cheryl Cook
Birthday greetings mark Robert Libe fifteenth
Robert Libe today celebrates his 15th birthday as a son of Mr and Mrs Laurence Libe. Numerous well wishers extend happy returns including Wilma TeBock Horst of Kalona Everette Squire a State University of Iowa student Mrs George Ferguson of Jrinnell Dick Ross Mrs Alma Hearne Holland W E Howell Mrs Dan Brindley and Kenneth Brown. Sandra Kay Moore observes her first birthday as daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Libe
Laurence Libe
Wilma TeBock
Horst of
Kalona
Everette Squire
State University of Iowa
George Ferguson
Jrinnell
Dick Ross
Alma Hearne Holland
W. E. Howell
Dan Brindley
Kenneth Brown
Sandra Kay Moore
Dean Moore
Presbyterian prayer meeting and Knights of Columbus notices
The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church. The Knights of Columbus will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening at KK C hall with refreshments and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Knights of Columbus
KK. C. Hall
Legion Hall
Presbyterian Church
Friendly Bible
Baptist Church
Open Windows Easily Rub paraffin on the window cords
Rub paraffin along the window cords to ease opening. This old-time tip suggests coating the cord to reduce friction and make sashes glide smoothly.
Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings
Notices list upcoming events for the week across many organizations. Include White Shrine, Rainbow Girls, Masonic temple gatherings, drama, anniversary groups, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Presbyterians, Baptists, Pythian Sisters, homemakers, garden and women’s clubs, and W F W auxiliary activities with times and venues. Participants are urged to bring dishes, wallpaper samples, or other items as indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Order of Rainbow Girls
Clarice Meek
Alvin Shaw
St. Rita Circle
Alice Wehr
Pythian Sisters
Washington and
Jackson Townships
Kolah Club
Clayde Knapp
Etha Dawson
K. C. Hall
Surface of Apple Tree Leaves Vast Leaf Surface Area
A 12-year-old apple tree hosts 60 000 to 90 000 leaves, providing about 3 300 square feet of leaf surface area. This dense foliage affects photosynthesis and microclimate around the tree.
C L Club Meeting With Mrs Podaril
Mrs Lula Podaril hosted the October C L club meeting with 11 members seven children and guests Mrs Mitch el Allen Mrs William Hawkins and Mrs Evan Edwards present A Halloween roll call Ruth Stephens gave vacation highlights a Greece family sent thanks for aid birthday gifts went to Mrs Pauline Morse and Mrs Anna Wagenknecht refreshments followed The next meeting will be a birthday party with Mrs Hugh Morris on Nov 138 members to come dressed as a little girl with a Thanksgiving poem as roll call
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Podaril
Cc. L. Club
Mitchel Allen
William Hawkins
Evan Edwards
Hallowe'en
Ruth Stephens
Greece
Pauline*Morse
Anna Wagenknecht
Learn Hindustani Word at Meeting Of Junior Society
The Junior Missionary society met at United Presbyterian church with 20 children. Bill Kleese led devotion and Hindustani words were taught by Kate Hill, a retired India missionary who also sang in Hindustani. A Halloween party followed in the basement with games and refreshments served by Mrs. Roger Sherman and Mrs. Harry Donaldson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Bill Kleese
Bank Ottering
Sarah Trotman
Donald Kerr
Joyce Brewer
Sandra McConnell
Kate Hill
India
Hindustan
Hallowe’en
Roger Sherman
Harry Donaldson
Women Doctors Largely Underrepresented in U S
The article notes that women constitute less than five percent of doctors in the United States highlighting gender disparities in the medical profession and historical barriers to entry for women in medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
E. M. Bridges & Co
Ptet Ili Ee
C. V. Crull
John W. Lee
Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
Managta
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Henry Riggelman
Bob Speed
Jimmy
Hubert Lehrer
Clair Dusenbery
Marcel Soriano
Lehrer
Iowa River
Columbus Junction
Reid Boyd
Lewis Baker
Naomi Kephart
Jennie Gilbert
Keosauqua
Frances Gilbert
Pasadena
Ruth Bell
Tom Rickey
Crawfordsville
Frank Young
Coe’s Cafe
W. B. Hartzell
Long Beach
Uheir
Jacqueline Frost
Charles Wells
Mr. Wells
Ralph Bell
S. Third Avenue
Alex Gevock
Howard Hayes
Dill Boileau
Joan and
Delsa Boileau
T. H. Peters
Lewis Dempsey
Floyd Tucker
Bob Gilbert
Denver
Colo
Oak Creek
Colorado
National Tea Food Store
Square
Leet’s
Dayton Tax Service
E. C. Smith
Walt Helscher
Ozark Country
Emma Barnett
Cambria
Andrew Soto
Everett West
Lennox
L. 3. Hewitt
Wilber West
Ear Dill
Mr. West
Tom West
Glen Widnier
Farmall
Moline
Lowry
The
E. Wash
Bealers
Brinning
Eli Cook Home
Willits Motor Co
Pythian Circle
Alice Shaver
Rosemary Club
BE. Ray Bell
Just Us Club
D C. Griggs
Taylor No. 9
Amos Stout
Leonard Marie
Guy Stumpf
West Chester
K. P. Hall
Woodrow Crone
St. James Circle
Charles Casper
Eclub
Lou Rhodebeck
Bring
Box
Fleur de Lis Club
James Birney
Heights Club
Vina Manussier
C.L. Club
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Coca-Cola
Drinva
Coca-Cola Company
Burlington
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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