Local Notes Highlight Visits And Travel Across Iowa
Mrs Ed Zook and sister Ida Kephart of Winters California planned a day visit in Brigh ton with niece Mrs Ober Longwell. Mr and Mrs Lewis Anderson and Beverly left for Des Moines for a Watchtower convention. Water rent notices issued with 10 percent discount if paid by Sept 10 1948. Colleen Godwin and Gwen Mayer spent the day in Iowa City. Phyllis Harvey of Moline returned home after visiting grandmother Mrs Gertrude Doig. Margaret Ellen Barker, a Des Moines child welfare worker, will weekend with her mother Mrs H L Barker. Mrs Esther Skubal of Ainsworth and Mrs Glen Palmer of Keota shopped Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Zook
Ida Kephart
Winters
Calif
Brighton
Ober Longwell
Lewis Anderson
Beverly
Des Moines
The
Watchtower
Phyllis Harvey
Moline
Ill
Gertrude Doig
Margaret Ellen Barker
H. L. Barker
VFW Defeats ISU As Greenfield Benefit Draws Crowd
A benefit doubleheader at Greenfield drew a large crowd for Bob Dunbar repairs. VFW beat ISU nine to two while Columbus Junction girls topped local team fourteen to four. Field conditions caused many errors and scoring runs in both games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Bob Dunbar
V.F.W
I.S.U
Columbus Junction
Washington
Green
I. S.A
Electric Boys
Plans Set for Washington Softball Tournament on Labor Day
Plans are completed for a Washington Softball Association sponsored tournament at Green Field on Labor Day September 6. Eight teams enter the event to begin at 10 a.m. with finals at 8:30 p.m. Lunch and drinks will be served on the grounds with admission 75 cents for all-day, 50 cents for evening, and 25 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Softball Association
Greenfield
Bremers
Iowa City
Washington All Stars
Columbus Junction V.F.W
Iowa City Plumbers
West Liberty
Washington Cubs
North Liberty
Oskaloosa
No games played in YMCA boys softball tourney
No games took place last night as officials announced a postponement to next week to allow under 16 boys to play under the lights at Greenfield. Only two or three games remain in the eight team double elimination tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Greenfield
Giants and Cubs Lead as Schmitz Wins 16th Game
New York Giants beat Pittsburgh 5 to 4 behind Larry Jansen's 16th win while Brooklyn loses again to Chicago 7 to 6. Cubs southpaw Johnny Schmitz earns his 16th victory, keying a 7-6 win over the Dodgers as Brooklyn completes a western invasion with nine wins, four losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
St. Louis
Chicago
L Pet
Brooklyn
Boston Ae
Pittsburgh
Aee DD
Cincinnati
Power
Providence
Johnny Schmitz
Cubs
Dodgers
Schmitz
Boston Braves
Cub
Bob Rush
Roy Smalley
Emil Verban
Marx West
Chesney
Jack Lohrke
Giants
Walker Cooper
Softball doubleheader set for tonight
The first game starts at 7 30 p m with the Marines facing West Chester. In the second game the All Stars meet Muscatine in the nightcapthree teams in one night make for a crowded schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marines
West Chester
All-Stars
Muscatine
Washington Pro Joe Cheves Ties for Tenth in Iowa Open
Local pro Joe Cheves represented Washington finish tied for tenth at the Iowa Open in Des Moines last weekend. He posted rounds of 73 75 and 76 on the 7% par course to finish in the money.
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Washington
Des Moines
Joe Cheves
Joe
G H M Club Meets At John Caldwells Home
The G H M club gathered Thursday at Mr and Mrs John Caldwell home with attractive flower arrangements. Mrs Pearl Parcell presided over business then four card tables played. W L Rukgaber and Geraldine Crone led at pinoche. Parcell and Woodrow Crone low. travel prize to Mrs W L Rukgaber. Refreshments followed. Oct 7 wiener roast planned at Woodrow Crone home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Caldwell
Pearl Parcell
W. L. Rukgaber
Geraldine Crone
Woodrow Crone
Lighthouses Across Time Noted as Landmarks
Famous lighthouses are elevated structures with historic status. Two of the seven ancient wonders were lighthouses. Montauk Point in Long Island Gaspe Peninsula Nova Scotia and Morro Castle Havana have become landmarks for mariners and sightseers alike.
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Montauk Point
Long Island
Gaspe Peninsula
Nova Scotia
Morro Castle
Havana
Mrs Shalla undergoes major surgery at Mercy hospital
Mrs. Joe Shalla entered Mercy hospital in Iowa City last week for major surgery. A postoperative complication will require a longer stay and may limit visitors. Mrs. Robert Arthur and Mrs. William O Loughlin traveled to Monahans Texas for the serious illness of their sister daughter Mrs. Ira Rehmeyer. John Grayson of Davenport visits his grandmother Mrs. C O Davis and other relatives for a week. Mrs. Ella Flood travels to Marion for the funeral of her grandson, a young man who died in the late war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shalla
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Robert Arthur
William O'Loughlin
Monahans
Tex
Ira Rehmeyer
John Grayson
Davenport
Ella Flood
Marion
Local residents note travels and life events this week
Mrs Lola Wells Hughes returns to her mother in Iowa after a Denver visit and plans to resume work at Wisconsin Normal College Milwaukee. Others report trips to Iowa City Pomona Denver Chicago and Ames including hospital stays marriage announcements and nursing training. Local stops include Penneys and Maid Rite closures and family visits with relatives in New Boston Pomona Denver Iowa City and Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Wells Hughes
Elmer Wells
Denver
Wisconsin Normal College
Milwaukee
Free Movie Nights at Ainsworth This Saturday
Ainsworth hosts a free movie night every Saturday. Mr and Mrs H J Myers return from a Colorado trip visiting their son in law and daughter Leonard Johnson and Larry in Colorado Springs. Charlotte Earil and Miriam Cain plan a Des Moines weekend trip. Ernest Moothart of Mount Pleasant, a Iowa Wesleyan student, graduates next June. Howard James of Overland Park will visit the James family as they celebrate a wedding anniversary with all their children at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Myers
Colorado
Leonard Johnson
Larry
Colorado Springs
Mountain State
Charlotte Earil
Miriam Cain
Des Moines
Ernest Moothart
Mount Pleasant
Lloyd Moothart
Iowa Wesleyan College
Howard James
Overland Park, Kans
Sam James
Mrs. James
Boating Safety Rules Emphasize Calm Landings
The article stresses cautious seamanship, urging skippers to avoid large wakes, steer into dangerous waves, and protect smaller craft. It notes landings require experience and advises beginners to err on the side of slower, controlled speed until mastering the boat at that pace.
First Reunion Held By Soukup Relatives
The Soukup family descendants held their first annual reunion at Riverside Park on Sunday August 29 with over 50 attendees. A noon picnic followed by an officers election and social afternoon occurred. Ed win Walker was named president and Mary Shebanek secretary treasurer. The oldest present was 90 year old Mrs Mary Needley and the youngest Gary Spevack five months. plans were made for the 1649 reunion at the same location on the third Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Catherine Soukup
Riverside Park
Edwin Walker
Nichols
Mary Shebanek
Riverside
Mary Needley
Kalona
Gary Spevack
Iowa City
Pleasant Hill Ladies Hold Regular Meeting
The Pleasant Hill Ladies met Thursday afternoon in the church parlor with nine members present. Mrs. Howard Caldwell led devotionals reading Proverbs in rhyme. Mrs. Howard Benn presented the secretarial report and Mrs. Clyde Lambert the treasury report. Refreshments followed, table decorated with garden flowers. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Elmer Wenger and Mrs. Carl Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Howard Caldwell
Howard Benn
Clyde Lambert
Treasury
Elmer Wenger
Carl Schneider
Grace Hill Ladies Meet For Quilting
The Grace Hill ladies gathered Wednesday afternoon with five members and two girls. They quilted and visited as Mrs. Hugene High led devotions from John Chapter 14. President Mrs. Nelson Woodford led business and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Woodford and Mrs. Dan Boone. Next meeting is September 15 at the community building with Mrs. Gordon Sherman leading devotions. Mrs. Lyle Hayes and Mrs. Pearl Hayes will handle refreshments.
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Grace Hill
Hugene High
St. John
Nelson Woodford
Woodford
Dan Boone
Gordon Sherman
Esther
Lyle Hayes
Pearl Hayes
Baby Anita Christine Weeks Born At County Hospital
Mr and Mrs Sam Weeks welcomed Anita Christine at 5 30 p m Thursday at the county hospital weighing eight pounds Her brother Eddie turns three today In other news Mr Ralph Kleese Mrs Crayne and Mrs Richard Stephens attended the Des Moines fair and the group presented a play The Silver Year highlighting 25 years of Farm Bureau progress at the Women s and Children s building daily program
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Sam Weeks
Anita Christine
Eddie
Ralph Kleese
Bill Crayne
Des Moines
Kleese
Crayne
Richard Stephens
Farm Bureau
Peggy Jo Margaret Josephine Born to Mr and Mrs Boyd White
Peggy Jo Margaret Josephine is the name given to a daughter born August 21 to Peggy Jo and Boyd White of Quincy Illinois. The child will be called Peggy Jo.
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Peggy Jo
Boyd White
Quincey, Ill
Margaret Josephine
Braden Club Members Describe Lawn Picnic Gathering
Braden club members and families met at Myral Smith home for a lawn picnic supper last evening. After enjoying the meal the men played ecards while the women visited.
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Braden Club
Myral Smith
Hospital admissions and births update brief
Yesterday at the hospital Jean Fern admitted for medical care. Today Charles Carriker admitted for surgical reasons. Births reported include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Sam Weeks at 5 15 p m yesterday and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Junior Ferguson at 1 20 a m today. Discharges include Charles Eden Centerville and Mrs R L Bernard and baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Fern
Charles Carriker
Surgical
Sam Weeks
Junior Ferguson
Charles Eden
Centerville
R. L. Bernard
Baby
Milk Tree in Brazil Yields Long Shelf Dairy
In Brazil researchers report a milk tree producing a dairy akin to cow milk. The milk remains fresh for about two months without souring, suggesting potential for alternative dairy sources.
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Brazil
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events
Weekend and weekday gatherings listed include Past Matrons Association picnic at Sunset Park, Rebekah lodge initiation postponed, W.R.C. reunion at Legion hall, and multiple meetings at Masonic and K P halls. Sunny park picnics, dessert events, and officer elections are noted with times and venues.
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Masonic Temple
Sunset Park
Rebekah Lodge
O.F. Hall
W.R.C
Legion Hall
South Prairie School Treunion
Weekend visits from a list of local residents
Mrs. Oscar Hughes is taking a vacation from Osin cup Drug store while Bill Dusenbery and Mrs. Dusenbery plan business visits in Des Moines. Mrs. Carl Barclay will visit from Chicago with the Robert Barclays of Iowa City joining at the Barclay home. Mrs. Stella Nisle and relatives from Oklahoma will depart after two weeks with the Blick and Gault families. Al Musil and sisters Elsie and Ella start a new home in Oakland California at Castlement Gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Dusenbery
Harry Dusenbery
Des Moines
Carl Barclay
Chicago
Glenn Barclay
Robert Barclays
Iowa City
Stella Nisle
Clinton
Okla
J. A. van Aistine
Donald
el Reno
L E. Blick
Robert Gault
Nisle
Blick
al Musil
Elsie
Ella
Castlement Gardens
Alvin Groom Court
Apt. 2B
Oakland
Calif
Local families return from ten day vacation trip
Mr and Mrs Louis Havell Dean Louis and Dennis and Mr and Mrs Ed S Shalla have returned from a ten day vacation. They attended the rodeo at Sidney and visited Shalla relatives in Odell Nebraska. They visited relatives at several Nebraska points and Hanover Kansas. En route home they saw Lee Swick and Ernest McClain in Oskaloosa.
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Louis Havell
Dean Louis
Dennis
S. Shalla
Sidney
Shallas
Odell
Nebr
Nebraska Points
Hanover
Kaps
Lee Swicks
Ernest McClains
Oskaloosa
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Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association
United States
Canada
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Colleen Godwin
Gwen Mayer
Booth & Horak
Penneys
Esther Skubal
Ainsworth
Glen Palmer
Keota
Aba
Hpo Hills
Meee Cary
Swans
Marion Buster
Smith
Marline
Harbison
Bell
Kesler
Totais
PO Teall
S. Blattner
E. Pease
Swailes
Diiler
Marian Buster
Redlinger
Norris
Teall
Ross
Herron Dunwoody
See
Davis
Knight
Lowe
McFadden
Bealer
Ae Hampsher
Fuhr
Dawson
L.S.U
Glasgow
Glandon
Marshall
Dawis
Booy
Custer
Moore
Randall
Mangold
GO. V. Crull
John W. Leh
Green Field
Cheves
G. H. M. Club
John Caldwells
Sorden
Sorden Music Co
Everything Musical
East Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Crandall
Dee Eee
Dowis
Berkshire
Jom Duncan
R. R. McFarlane
Robbie
Walter Farrell
Pomona
California
Dorothy Wilkinson
Farrell
Joe Knotek
June
I. Rothschild
Yankton, S. Dak
Harry Margolin
Una Lindsey
Benteco
Food City
Elwin Lewis
Alfred E. Strandberg
Charles Lewis
Niecle
Mrs. Lindsey
Nellie Joan
Maid Rite
Sam Michnick
Alvin Rommel
Mary Alice Simmering
College of Nursing
Clarence French
Louise
Frank R. Schantz
Ruth
Ciara Ann Falk
Iowa University
Archie L. King of
Ames
Merle Eckels
Soukup
Sunnset Park
Daughters of Union Veterans Meeting
Public Library
Rainbow Girls
George Masson
Mt. Pleasant
Marion McAvoy
Pleasant Hill Christian Churcah
A. T. Autry
Guyton
Washington County
Sunset Park Pavilion
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Kenneth Patterson
K. C_ hall
Methodist Church
Oscar Hughes
Osincup Drug Store
Stephen Washington
Ita
Rothschild’s
Elmer Mason
Floyd Bower
John L. Humphrey
Terry Walter Horn
R. J. West
Human Gas & Appliance Co
Ardent
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