Junction Football Card Is Announced
Columbus Junction high school releases a 1940 football schedule featuring nine games with five Town Valley conference af fairs. Key dates include Sept 13 at West Chester, Sept 20 vs Winfield here, Sept 27 vs Brighton here, Oct 4 at Lone Tree, Oct 11 at New London, Oct 18 at Wilton, Oct 25 vs West Liberty here, Nov 1 vs Washington here, and Nov 11 vs Wavello at an uncertain site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Town Valley
Columbus Junction High School
West Chester
Winfield
Brighton
Lone Tree
New London
Wilton
West Liberty
Washington
Wavello
Wellman
Sigourney
Richland
West Branch
Montezuma
North English
Kalona
Keota
Wapello
Jet
University High
Ke-Wash Conference Football Schedule Snippet
Ke-wash football cards list numerous schedule dates across towns including Wellman Brighton Sigourney Kalona Keota North English Winfield Richland West Chester and others. Entries show home and away designations with matchups from September to November across multiple venues.
Local visits and a free gelatin dessert offer
Nettie Smith from Granville visits cousin Elizabeth Mikseh in Ainsworth. An ad clip offers one free Robb-Ross Gelatin Dessert with purchase of PKGs at Orcutt’s Piggly Wiggly for 13c. Emeline Beamer arrives from Chicago for a week with her mother Elizabeth Beamer and aunt Leta Glenn. Gladys Rizer of Chicago visits Glenn home this week and will return next week.
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Nettie Smith
Granville
Ohio
Mrs
Elizabeth Mikseh
Ainsworth
Orcutt
Emeline Beamer
Chicago
Elizabeth Beamer
Leta Glenn
Gladys Rizer
Glenn
Hospital notices from West Chester and Washington
Virginia Stout of West Chester was admitted yesterday for medical treatment. Mrs Charles Barclay of Washington was discharged this morning.
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Virginia Stout
West Chester
Charles Barclay
Washington
Wedding day for Barbara Koons and Richard Yarnell in LA
Today marks the wedding of Barbara Koons and Richard Yarnell of Los Angeles. Miss Koons is daughter of Mrs Edna Webb Koons. the Webb family once lived in Washington. Guests at a recent luncheon included Mrs Ernest Stewart of Denver and Miss Grace Walker of Ainsworth. Joe Wolfe and Sons purchased a new International truck model D-500 from Smart and Parrish Implement Co, reputed to be the largest truck in Washington with a 44% stroke.
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Barbara Koons
Richard Yarnell
Los Angeles
Calif
Miss Koons
Edna Webb Koons
Webb
Washington
Ernest Stewart
Denver
Colo
Grace Walker
Ainsworth
A. Anderson
Stewart
Martha Walker
Joe Wolfe and Sons
Smart and Parrish Implement Company
Iowa City Fans Weigh Iowa Football Lineups by Town
The University of Iowa football team will begin an eight game schedule with 40 Iowans on the varsity squad. 18 players are from other states and several initially sailed from Iowa. Des Moines Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Ft. Dodge each have two players among the out of state list. The article lists candidates by hometown including Albia Cedar Rapids Charoiton Davenport Dubuque Emmetsburg Fort Dodge Independence Iowa City Logan Mason City New London Newton OsKaloosa Perry Rock Rapids Sac City Sehaler Storm Lake Tipton Washington Waterloo Waukon and others with out-of-state players from Illinois Indiana Ohio New York Mississippi South Dakota Texas.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Nest
Jedar Rapids
Waterloo
Davenport
Des Moines
Ft. Dodge
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
New York
Mississippi
South Dakota
Texas
Albia
George Frye
Boone
Capt
Mikenich
Cedar Rapids
Tom Farner
Albert Eddy
Bill Dien
George Gable
al Urban
Chariton
Matt Miletich
Creston
Bill Stauss
Bob Bender
al Couppee
Jom McCauley, Jr
Bill Parker
Dubuque
Henry Vollenweider
Eleader
Glenn Mentzel
Emmets
Burg
Tom Hand
Arthur Johnson
Bob Otto
Ft. Madison
Jim Youel
Independence
Wilford Burkett
Jens Norgaard
Larry Paul
Herman Snider
Logan
Kenneth Pettit
Mason City
Ross Anderson
New London
Burdett Gilleard
Newton
Bill Green
Oskaloosa
Bill Gallagher
Perry
Jack McKinnon
Rock Rapids
Byron MecCaughey
Sac City
Robert Lauterbach
Sehaler
Roy Stille
Storm Lake
Paul Carney
Tipton
Wayne Miller
Washington
Charles Snyder
Bob Penaluna
James Nelson, Jr
Richard Brecunier
Waukon
Edward Thomas
Bruno Antruska
Robert Black
Francis Jurran
Anthony Komianc
Henry Luebeke
Bernard Mertes, Jr
Dixon
Jerry Ankeny
Quincy
Paul Hessing
River Grove
Steve Mizen
Springfield
John Maher
South Bend
Jim Walker
Terre Haute
Edward Wilkerson
BeQaire
del Dickernoot
Gallipolis
William Smith
Great Neck
N. Y
Ray Mur- Murphy, Jr
Philadelphia
Miss
Max Hawkins
Elk Point
Charles Tollefson
Dallas
Tex
Joe Byrd
Baseball Standings and Scores from Today’s Games
American League standings show Boston, Detroit, Washington, New York, and Cleveland with varying records as Philadelphia and St. Louis post results. Scores include Boston sweeping a doubleheader against Philadelphia, Washington edging New York, and Detroit dominating Cleveland. Schedule notes include games at Washington, Chicago, and Boston venues.
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Ia A
PON Commesmans
Washington Ee
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Chicago
W. L. Pet
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Cnoms
Pittsburgh
Iase Ca
Ee Co Einem
Vpittsburgh
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Social Enlivens Community Center
The Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society southwest group hosted about forty members guests and children for a community building social. The program featured group singing conducted by Mrs H A Engel readings and stories by several members, a 5.05 dollar refreshment take by the northeast group, and a quiz led by Mrs Ire Miksceh with Danse style attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
H. A. Engel
Carl Corpman
Engel
John Williams
LeRoy Brown
Cloyce Hayes
Widow Brown
Meeting of Nurses Alumni Group Held
Mrs Victor Masson and Mrs Donald Lins co hosted a Nurses Alumni meeting yesterday at Massons home. Ten members and four guests attended. Nellie Dodder was named delegate and Hattie McConnell alternate to the state nurses convention in October. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Masson
Donald Lins
Nurses Alumni Association
Seeks Divorce from Admirer of Hitler
Mrs. Karl Schendell, an English resident in Council Bluffs, files for divorce from Richard Schendell a German national alleging cruelty. The petition claims he favors the axis powers and often belittles her due to her coastal extraction and admires a European dictator.
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Council
Hitler
Britain
Karl Schendell
U and I Club Meets With Mrs Dawson
Nine members met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Mae Dawson's home for a social afternoon after a brief business session. Plans were set for a family supper on September 28 at Mrs Ralph Williams home. Mrs Ben Coepock helped with refreshments as gifts of shelf ornaments were given. The next meeting on October 2 will be hosted by Mrs Ernest Garrett.
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U and I Club
Mae Dawson
Ralph Williams
Ben Coepock
Ernest Garrett
Mrs Ellis Negus And Willa Briley Are Guests Of Honor
Mrs William J Shannon entertained members of her bridge club last evening honoring Mrs Ellis Negus and Miss Willa Briley. The guests received a handkerchief shower for Mrs Negus who will move to Mount Pleasant and heard of Miss Briley’s upcoming marriage to Richard Young of Los Angeles. High scores at two bridge tables went to Mrs James Schmoeller with Mrs Nels Westermark in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Negus
Willa Briley
William J. Shannon
Miss Briley
Richard Young
Los Angeles
Calif
Friendly Neighbors Club Meeting With Mrs Ahrens
The Friendly Neighbors club met yesterday at Mrs. Logan Ahrens residence with all nine members present for the first time since formation last May. President Mrs. Harry Anderson led the session, entertainment was by Mrs. Glenn Schwartz, and refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Oral Norman. Steve Crawford was noted to host next meeting on October 4, postponed a week to avoid conflict with a festival.
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Friendly Neighbors Club
Logan Ahrens
Harry Anderson
Glenn Schwartz
Oral Norman
Steve Crawford
Ruth Guffey and Paul Liebbe Wed
Ruth Guffey daughter of T. M. Guffey of Columbus Junction and Pat Liebbe son of George J. Liebbe of Letts were married Saturday at the groom's parents home. Rev. C B Larson officiated a single ring ceremony. The bride wore a brown velvet suit and Johanna Hill roses. Both are Chillicothe Business College graduates and have worked in Chicago. they plan to live there.
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Columbus Junction
Ruth Guffey
T. M. Guffey
Pat Liebbe
George J. Liebbe
Letts
C. B. Larson
Grandview
Johanna Hill
Chillicothe Business College
Chicago
Harmony Club Opens Fall With Wiener Roast Plans
The Harmony club held its first fall gathering at Mrs. Bernadine Brenneman’s home with co hostess Mrs. Joe McGraw. Members shared vacation highlights, dues were paid, and a hobo wiener roast at the Francis McConnell home was planned. A birthday party for the Sunshine sisters featured gifts, songs, a book review, and a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Club
Bernadine Brenneman
Joe McGraw
Francis McConnell
Sunshine Sisters
Mary Stewart
Mary Stephens
Zelpha McLaughlin
Ann Culve
Brenneman
McGraw
Ian Thompson
Mission Circle Holds Regular Meeting at United Presbyterian Church
The Margaret Owen circle of the United Presbyterian church met last evening with eight regular members three new members and one guest present along with leader Mia Jean Acheson. Carol Brewer opened as president and the group shared a potluck supper after which new members were initiated. Mrs Acheson led the lesson The Life of Ruth and Virginia McLaughlin read chapter 7 The Evils of Drink from Plain Facts.
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Margaret Owen
United Presbyterian Church
Eigct
Mia
Jean Acheson
Carol Brewer
Ruth
Social calendar notes week events and meetings
Thursday social and club gatherings listed include a family picnic at Sunset Park at 6 p.m. with supper at 6:30 p.m. and a potluck. Afternoon meetings for Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Methodist Women at 2:30 p.m. Rebekah and WRC held later. Saturday features a church picnic at noon. Week features a Buddy group and home group events through Tuesday.
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Sunset Park
Jolly Troopers
Sam Poitratz
Priday Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Women's Society of Christian Service
Methodist
Rebekah
C.F. Hall
W.R.C
Bethel
Birthday List Highlights Local Celebrants
Several residents mark birthdays today including Mrs Lauder Kennedy C 3 Ragan Mrs Merle Smith Mrs Will Shalla and Bob Young. Also celebrating are Mrs Sidney Moore of Danville formerly of Washington Dorothy Lowash tyvle Nesbitt Richard Hyde of Brighton and Mrs James Murphy of Wellman.
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Sidney Moore
Danville
Washington
Dorothy Lowash
Tyvle Nesbitt
Richard Hyde
Brighton Ans
James Murphy
Wellman
Moothart reunion set for Sunday at Sunset Park
Announcement notes the Moothart reunion will be held Sunday September 8 in Sunset Park with each family providing their own drink. The Pilothure homecoming and Lad jew Aid events are also mentioned with details about meals and activities. Mrs Rhodes and Miss Daniels return to Des Moines and Rock Island after Labor Day weekend.
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Sunset Park
James Rhodes
Alma Daniels
Des Moines
Rock Island
Joe Daniels
Evans Family Reunion and Dinner Held Near Ainsworth
Evans family reunion held Sunday at Elmer Thomas home four miles east of Ainsworth. Four of the Evans lineage attended from over forty, with a basket dinner and group photos. Guests traveled from Iowa City Crawfordsville Fairfield Columbus City Silvis and Ainsworth to join hosts Elmer Thomas and Janet Rae.
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Ainsworth
Evans
Elmer Thomas
FE. J
Evans and Sons
Corwin and
Harlan
Janet Rae
Iowa City
Kathryn Williams
Kathryn Weeber
Betty Ann
Carlyn Wheeler
Marilyn
A. B. Thomas
Everette Williams
Tommy
H. D. McCreedy
Harry
Jack Myron
Ernest
Joan
Fairfield
Richard Hughes
Wyman
Hayden Thomas
Keith
Barbara
Jiueh Thomas
Dorothy
Kenneth
Cotter
Evan
Nellie
Mary Husehes
Crawfordsville
Ed Hughes
Geraldine
LeRoy
Donna Belle
Columbus City
B&k. J. Evans and Son
Corwin Evans
Silvis
Just Us Club Plans Picnic Next Week
In a meeting at Mrs. D. W. McClure’s home the Just US Club outlined a picnic for the coming week. The program committee, Mrs. A. W. Yard and Mrs. John Caldwell, led post session planning with twelve members present and guests Lydia Juzeler, Mrs. Don McClure and her son Phil, and Jackie Dillon of Keola.
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Just US Club
D. W. McClure
A. W. Yard
John Caldwell
Lydia Juzeler
Don McClure
Phil
Jackie Dillon
Keola
Mrs Hattie Wagner Hosts Friendly Social Club Event
The Friendly Social club was entertained yesterday afternoon by hostess Mrs Hattie Wagner. Twelve members and two guests Mrs Warnack and Laura Chilcote attended for a social afternoon. Refreshments were served by Mrs Frank E Farll and Laura Chilcote. The next meeting will be on the second Tuesday in October with Mrs Frank Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Social Club
Hattie Wagner
Warnack
Laura Chilcote
Frank Efarll
Laura Chileet
Frank Schneider
Campbell Helps Hostess Serve Refreshments at Club
H Campbell assisted the hostess in serving refreshments and Mrs L F Harding will host the club in two weeks.
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H. Campbell
L. F. Harding Will
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