Letts Wins District Golf Title At Chevy Chase
Mrs. F Dickinson Letts captures the annual Women's District Golf Association tournament in Washington. The final round occurred at the Chevy Chase Club where she is a member and wife of Federal Judge Letts formerly a Davenport congressman.
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Washington, D.C
Times-Herald
F. Dickinson Letts
Washington
Chevy Chase Club
Letts
Ternice Derby
Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Federal Bureau of Investigation Office
Local Dismissals and Admissions In Washington
Mrs. William Hesseltine and her infant Thelma Louise were discharged yesterday. Mrs. Hubert West was also discharged. Glenn Holden was admitted for medical treatment yesterday. Meredith Knepp of Washington underwent an appendectomy.
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William Hesseltine
Thelma Louise
Hubert West
Glenn Holden
Meredith Knepp
Washington
Washington County Hospital
Burlington Blackhawks Ready to Face Cardinals Friday
Burlington Blackhawks bring a top junior college football reputation to a Friday clash with the Cardinals. Coach J. F. Thomason has built a potent, deceptive attack featuring Ralph White and Jack Birkenstock as key playmakers. Crowds of up to 5,000 fill the stadium and fieldhouse for football and basketball.
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Burlington Blackhawks
Blackhawks
Ralph White
Iowa
Jack Birkenstock
Birkenstock
Don Hock
Alvin Walters
Burlington
Carl Brockman
Fort Madison High
Thomason
Dan
River City
Similar Attacks Featured by Iowa and Wisconsin in Game Saturday
Iowa and Wisconsin prepare for a Notre Dame style showdown in Madison as both teams deploy similar attacking schemes. Coach Stuhldreher and Dr Anderson hinge plans on quick passes and injured players may limit lineup. The Iowa squad travels by special train from Milwaukee to Camp Randall for the 12:15 p.m. kickoff.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Iowa City
Harry Stuhldreher
Eddie Anderson
Madison
Notre Dame
Iowans
Stublidreher
Four Horsemen
Hawkeyes
Chicago
Milwaukee
Marquette University
Milwanukee
Camp Randall Stadium
Badger Hawkeye clash anchors Big Ten rivalries this Saturday
Iowa and Wisconsin renew their series for the 17th time with Wisconsin holding a 12 to 4 edge. Iowa last beat Wisconsin in 1929 at Madison behind Bill Glassgow and Nanny Pape. Coach George Bresnahan pushes a tougher outdoor track surface and faster drying. Notre Dame and Minnesota tickets are selling. Iowa aims to recruit linemen as Hank Luebke and Jim Walker depart. Wisconsin notes Billy Schmitz ready for the Town game after a brief Northwestern appearance with a 45 yard pass.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Badgers
Madison
Bill Glassgow
Bresnahan
Notre Dame
Minnesota
Charles Galiher
Eddie Anderson
Hank Luebeke
Jim Walker
Wally Bergstrom
Walker
Matt Miletich
Billy Schmitz
Hawks
Agameat Northwestern
Monmouth YMCA Hosts Volleyball Night On Local Court
The Monmouth YMCA brings two teams to face the Washington YMCA at 7 00 P M Thursday with free admission. A winter schedule is planned for competitive play as Cedar Rapids and Davenport games follow. The Quad City league will include Davenport Rock Island Moline Monmouth and Washington with a Turner team from Davenport in the circuit.
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Monmouth Y.M.C.A
Washington Y.M.C.A
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Monmouth
Washington Y's
Turner
Bowling Scores and Oil Prospect Feature
The page lists bowling scores for Armours Lions Fleener Eichelkamp Moore Lewis Whittaker and Siler Auto Parts with totals and handicaps. It also notes Shale OU Production detailing the potential shale oil section estimated at 30 000, 00 barrels, highlighting oil prospects.
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Armours Lions
Fleener
Eichelkamp
Moore
Lewis Aioe
Whittaker
Siler Auto Parts Sidler
Jugenheimer
Milin
Fenne
McKeone
Butterfly on the shoulder Wedding Dress Mystery
Della and Noel uncover a series of dress thefts at Mrs. Morgan’s shop. A modiste finds a butterfly adorned gown linked to the crime ring as Sadie confesses her part in the scheme. The case ends with Mrs. Morgan keeping her job and Della marrying in a butterfly accented dress.
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Della
Noel Morgan
Noel
Mrs. Morgan
Smith Street
Sadie
Mrs Willita Visits Des Moines to Help Father Ill
Mrs Willita traveled to Des Moines to assist her father Joseph Vickland who is very ill. The brief note records a family visit for caregiving and concern.
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CC. Willita
Des Moines
Joseph Vickland
Philgas ranges advertised by Scott Furniture Co
Promote new Philgas bottle gas ranges highlighting economy convenience and performance. Mention full stock of all types at Scott Furniture Co and address 21513 Mrs Freq Red. Also note local Shrine dinner meeting coverage with Vera S Olson and rock island trip by Mrs Roy Means Mrs Wisie Long and Mrs Jack Reid driving. Include brief social items and hospital update for Glenn Holden and visits from relatives in Monmouth Waterloo and Maquoketa.
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Scott Furniture Co
Freq Red
Roy Means
Wisie Long
Rock Island
Vashti Shrine
Vera S. Olson
Jack Reid
Rock Island earnings show sharp rise in September
Rock Island Lines reports net railway operating income of 707,064 for September up 389,274 or 122 percent from September 1938. For the first nine months this year the net railway operating income totals 2,966,004 versus 631,149 in the same period of 1938.
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Chicago
Rock Isand Lines
E. M. Durham, Jr
Local Social Notes and Nearby Travel Details
Ed Hanson left for Chicago. Mrs J W Lonergan of Marengo visited with her relatives Mr and Mrs M Kelly and family. Big Rexall One Cent sale hinted for next Tuesday. Des Moines visitors included Mrs Roy Steele and daughter with Mr Steele improving in Veterans hospital. Several residents traveled to Des Moines Melcher and Glasgow for family and funeral matters. Hail storm in Haskins noted with no damage. Continuous arrivals and departures mark community ties.
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J. W. Lonergan
Marengo
3. M. Kelly
Albert Orcutt
Kathryn Jane
David Allen
Roy Steele
Layton Kelley
Des Moines
Steele
Mr. Steele
Veterans’ Hospital
Melcher
Mr. Orcutt
Rose Orcutt
Half of People in United States Hold Life Insurance Now
In a continuation of the discussion on life insurance, the article notes industrial policies with low weekly premiums and small amounts, and group insurance certificates averaging 1 675 per employee. It cites about 100 million policyholders and beneficiaries, covering over 75 percent of the population, with over 82 percent paid to wives, children, or mothers as a national asset.
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United States
America
Mr. Whitsitt
Scripps Scientists Report Seawater Kills Bacteria
Researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla California demonstrate that seawater acts as a powerful killer of bacteria, highlighting the ocean’s potential role in microbial control.
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography
la Jota
Calif
Mincer Daughter weds Austin Collins in Mahoka Missouri
East Highland reports the October 7 marriage of Ethel Mae Mincer and Austin Collins in Mahoka Missouri. The bride wore taupe silk crepe with matching accessories. Mr Collins works for Ernest Hora in the community.
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Ethel Mae Mincer
Austin Collins
East Highland
Frank Mincer
Last Highland
Ethel Mae
Carson
Iowa
Mahoka
Collins
Sories
Ernest Hora
Basket supper notice for K of P at hall
Knights of Pythias basket supper will be served Thursday evening October 26 at 6 20 at the hall. All Knights and their families and Pythian Sisters and their families are invited with card playing dancing and entertainment planned.
Southpaws Between Three and Four Percent of Humans Left Handed
A brief note reports that between three and four percent of the population is left handed, highlighting the rarity of southpaws among people.
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Wolf Floral CO
South Side Square
Fresh Eggs
W. B. Reister & Sons
Scott Furniture
Bertha Nicola
Nevada Caneaes
Martin White
Nicola
Mr. White
Harvey Meek
R. C. Risk
Will Mohland
Eastern Star Brand
the Evening Journal
Lemmon
Lenmon
Cardinals
J. F. Thomason
Municipal Stadium
Mason City
Ft. Dodge
Hureka College
Illinois
Hunsaker
Shoe Repairer's Guild
Hawkeyve
Washington Eaters
Mace Body & Paint Shop
Edward Luther Baxter Eubanks
Belle McClelland
Journal
New York Herald
Abraham Lincoln
Boston News-Letter
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
J. PD. Burrell of
Quimby
Ellis Negus
A. L. Young
Waterloo
Mrs
A. C. Behrens
Eveready
The
One Trip Plumbing & Htg. Co
Ed Hanson
Rexall
Pioneer Weng
Joe Wolfe
J. M. Brockway
Muscatine
William Sexton
John Wehr
Haskins
2. H. Campbell
Ralph Martin
Ft. Madison
Troy Cleaners
J. W. McBurney
Gordon
1St Tours
Mr. McBurney
Purina
Central Division
W. J. Crozier
East Washington Street
Mary Genkinger
Carl Kirchner
Glasgow
Mirehner
Karl Litten
H. L. Duboe
J. M. Lloyd
William James
Williamsburg
Lloyd
Ives McKay
Des Mecines
N.Y.A
Charles Lemiy
Iln
Mercy Hospital
Milared
Sara Jane
Daisy Huber
Crawfordsnville
Ivan Niffenegger
Wellman
Caslern
NEW
Philco
R. F
Seaott
Southpaws
C. V. Crull
E. M. Bridges
Be Co
Stange
Bernard Slavin
46Th St
Sonne Willard Representative
Washington Oil Company
Milton Smith
RED
Glenn Miller
Power's Service
OS. State St
Chicago, Hl
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