Pageant Cast Lists Stage Roles and Dancers Named
Cast lists for the pageant include Pilgrims Jane Shearer Claud Tucker Fred Downing and others. The program features episodes titled Spirit of 76 The French Revolution General Lee and General Grant Shot Around the World with numerous dancers, mob groups, and supporting players listed.
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Vin Swanson
Jane ¥ Shearer
Claud Tucker
Fred Downing
Raymond Crone
Marion Swanson
Kenneth Peters
Earl Loveless
William Sitler
Claude Woods
Marsha Bailey
Ruth Miller
Elaine Green
Pat Longwell
Marilyn Cook
Carla Guther
Joyce Montgomery
Pat Brower
Abigail Perez
Pat Nicola
Jane Whitehead
Marilyn Kelsey
Janet Grecian
Audrey Steele
Betty Prebyl
Marie Blattner
Dick Dare
Norma Payne
Marion Swift
Neda Aston
Ray Watson
R. J. Dawson
Carl Kelly
Mac Davis
James Roland
John A. Stewart
Paul Hammen
Walter Jarrard
Richard Gray
Gee
Foster
Bernard Hermann
al Johnson
Victor Peiffer
General Lee
General Grant
Lee
William Sitter
Grant
Martin L Whittaker
Artemas Brown
William Shannon
Keith Vetter
Nels Westermark
Fred Minden
Wayne Chamberlin
Bill Steele
Ray Lawrence
James Stoops
Dale Booth
Homer Herron
MoonShafer Given Suspended Sentence for Liquor Charge
James Marion Moon Shafer received a three month county jail term suspended on good behavior and was paroled to Sheriff H M Putram. Judge R G Yoder presided in Sigourney over the illegal possession of intoxicating liquor case. Earl Grady faced desertion arraignment but no action was taken.
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James Marion
Moon
Shafer
H. M. Putram
R. G. Yoder
Sigourney
Earl Grady
Entertains Group At Hamburger Fry
Patricia Patterson hosted a hamburger fry on the R. J. Patterson lawn with high school group members as guests. The outdoor supper by the fireplace included card playing and marked the last gathering before many depart for college this fall. Present were Marie Blattner, Mary Martin, Babe Falk, Ruth Michels, Ruth Erlenbush, Joan Fields, Joan Boileau, Wilma Tait, Norma Payne, Louise Barnes, and B. J. Barth.
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Patricia Patterson
R. J. Patterson
Marie Blattner
Mary Martin
Babe Falk
Ruth Michels
Ruth Erlenbush
Joan Fields
Joan Boileau
Wilma Tait
Norma Payne
Louise Barnes
B. J. Barth
Queen Contest Extended to Saturday Night
Officials decided to extend the queen of the county exposition contest until ten o clock Saturday night. Ballots are cast with ticket purchases for the Armory field pageant to be held next week.
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Armory Field
Enroll 170 Pupils In Chester Schools
West Chester consolidated school opened Tuesday with a corps of teachers led by Superintendent John L. Calkins and principal George Quire. The district lists 523 high school students and 117 in the grades with detailed attendance by grade from primary to 12th.
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West Chester Consolidated School
John L. Calkins
West Chester
George Quire
Ollie
Ruby Mann
Mt Vernon
Darlyne Wells
Fred Foriash
Everette Coon
Jack Hotle
Dick Fisier
Truman Pledges U S Aid for UN
President Truman spoke as Brazil prepared to celebrate its independence, praising shared ideals and mutual cooperation with the western hemisphere. He noted the U S would aid the UN and urged close collaboration to address future peace challenges and maintain common morality and justice.
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Brazil
Portugal
Truman
United States
Mr. Truman
Western Hemisphere
Funeral services for Mrs Bes sie Stafford held at J A Jones
Funeral services for Mrs Bes sie Stafford were held yesterday afternoon at the J A Jones funeral home in charge of Rev T C Polk. Pallbearers included Karl Lambert Vern Richardson Wes Custer Ban Waters Lyle and Joe Embree.
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Bessie Stafford
J. A. Jones
T. C. Polk
Karl Lambert
Vern Richardson
Wes Custer
Ban Waters
Lyle
Joe Embree
Local Notes Include Visits and Planned Trips Across Iowa
Mrs. Max Lee and son Robert Carrol plan a Sunday departure for Hillsdale Oklahoma to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Reim for about two weeks. Shoppers from several towns join notices of travel, sales and local events including a water rent reminder and changes in local schedules.
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Max Lee
Robert Carrol
Hillsdale
Okla
Herman Reim
Harry Pearson
Morton, Ill
Mrs
Gilbert Yeates
Jane
American Pearls Defeat Wayland 7 3 in Softball Clash
The American Pearls beat Wayland 7 to 3 in yesterday evening’s softball game. Edmondson and Knott powered the Pearls while Mast and Sutter starred for Wayland. Team standings and batting averages for the second round are listed.
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American Pearls
Wayland
Pearls
Edmondson
Knott
Pearls Battery
Mast
Sutter
Socialite given probation for poisoned candy mailing
Mrs Anna Hanrahan of Davenport Iowa received three years probation from federal Judge Charles G Briggie after pleading guilty to mailing a box of poisoned candy to Rosetta O Shea of Rock Island Illinois The candy containing ammoniated mercury ointment was mailed to sabotage a rival for Wilbur Allen’s affections The case centered on a one pound box of chocolates and the warrant traced to a Rock Island post office delivery
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Springfield III
Anna Hanrahan
Davenport
Iowa
Charles G. Briggie
Hanrahan
April
Rosetta O'Shea
Rock Island
Wilbur Allen
Allen
Miss O'Shea
Rosetta
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Shower For Evelyn Chalupa
The Pleasant Hill Christian church hosted 22 members for a Ladies Aid meeting and a miscellaneous shower for Evelyn Chalupa. Guests included Donna Cannon DeLores Hinkle Mrs Henry Sutherland and Mrs William Crayne. Roll call cited readings from Job and talks on the Christian Worlds convention.
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Pleasant Hill
Zager Hosts Dinner Honoring Pioneer Drug Store Staff
Stanly Zager hosted a dinner for Pioneer drug store personnel and their spouses at The Pines. Eighteen attendees enjoyed a three course meal to honor three young women who worked on the fountain this summer and are returning to school Mittie Lou Lee heads to Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls while Donna Crone and Darla Martin resume high school duties. The group later visited at the Charles Gilbert home.
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Stanly Zager
the Pines
Pioneer Drug Store
Mittie Lou Lee
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Donna Crone
Darla Martin
Charles Gilbert
Mrs Olds Hosts H E O Club Meeting
Mrs Floyd Olds hosted ten members of the H E O club and three guests including Carol and Jimmy McDowell. President Mrs Eugene Martin led a brief business session, with Mrs Howell Owens in charge of entertainment. Prize winners were Mrs Karl Libe and Mrs Clarence Booth. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Owens and Mrs Libe. Walter Anderson will host the October 2 meeting.
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Floyd Olds
H. E. O. Club
Carol
Jimmy McDowell
Billa Olds
Eugene Martin
Howell Owens
Karl Libe
Clarence Booth
Owens
Libe
Walter Anderson
Bridge Club Meets With Mrs. Moore
The Tuesday Bridge club at Ainsworth met with Mrs. Lulu Moore. Two guests attended: Mrs. Violet Lambert of Winfield and Mrs. Jessie Moore. Play occurred at two tables with Mrs. Lambert earning the high score prize.
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Ainsworth
Lulu Moore
Violet Lambert
Winfield
Jessie Moore
Fridge
Horse Show Tickets On Sale At County Exposition
Tickets for the county exposition horse show will go on sale tomorrow at Washington drug stores and at the exposition office on the west side of the square.
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Washington
Pinochle Party Held by O E S at Masonic Temple
Order of Eastern Star women attended a pinochle party at the Masonic temple yesterday afternoon the first in a series through the coming year. Hostess committee Mrs H M Dodder and Mae Davis served refreshments after four tables of play with Mrs S B Watson winning high and Mrs Wendell Baker low score.
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Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
H. M. Dodder
Mae Davis
S. B. Watson
Wendell Baker
Child Study Group Opens Year With Cooperative Supper
The Fortnightly club Child Study section two held its first meeting of the year led by Mrs. Darbyshire. Twenty two members and guest Dorothy Seaman attended a cooperative supper prepared by hostesses Mrs. Gates and Mrs. Darbyshire. The program, led by Mrs. Steele Jr., reviewed the article If They Come Thick and Fast Relax and Enjoy Them.
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Willian Per
Dorothy Seaman
Robert Gates
Clair Darbyshire
Darbyshire
Milo Steele, Jr
Trinity Ladies Aid Elects Officers
At the September Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting held at the parsonage officers for the new year were elected. Mrs. W. M. Tweeten was chosen president with Mrs. O. L. Verwers as secretary and Mrs. W. W. Schroeder as treasurer. Mrs. J. H. Beiderwieden hosted the gathering.
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Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
W. M. Tweeten
O. L. Verwers
W. W. Schroeder
J. H. Beiderwieden
Chapter J P E O Entertains Families at Sunset Park
Fifty five members of Chapter J P E O and their families shared a cooperative supper at Sunset Park. The evening included visiting and a bountiful meal prepared by a committee led by Mrs. George Rudiger and Mrs. D P Livingston.
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Sunset Park
George Rudiger
D. P. Livingston
Two Men Sought In Iowa Woman Beating Robbery
Crestons Iowa Sep 5 State agents and Union County officials intensify search for two men who beat Mrs Fred Welcher 56 robbed her of 300 dollars and stuffed her into a furnace at her home Fifteen questioned mostly paving crew Negroes 13 questioned suspects fingerprints sent to state bureau of investigation Mrs Welcher recovering in hospital unable to give a clear account says attackers had southern accents and suspects were Negroes
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Iowa
Union County
Fred Welcher
J. R. Ewing
Welcher
State Bureau of Investigation
O. E. S. Chapter Plans September and October Meetings
The Ainsworth O. E. S. chapter O. FE. 8. outlined plans at its September gathering for a fall program. A special initiation meeting is set for Tuesday September 16. The October session will honor the chapter’s origin anniversary with honors for Past Matrons. Guest members may attend these meetings.
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Ainsworth
O. FE
U Go I Go Club Meets With Mrs Shebeck
Eleven members met yesterday afternoon with Mrs John Shebeck. Mrs George Jarrard attended as a guest. Pinochle was played at three tables, with Mrs J H Campbell posting the high score. Next meeting with Mrs E E Ward. Mrs S W Easter helped serve refreshments on a hot afternoon.
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John Shebeck
George Jarrard
J. H. Campbell
Paul Mustlow
E. E. Ward
S. W. Easter
Anthony J Roberts Faces Forgery Charges in Iowa
Mason City, Iowa. Anthony J. Tony Roberts, 24, admits forging checks totaling about $1,000 over the past five weeks. Authorities say he allegedly carried out the scheme in the region, with investigations proceeding against him.
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Mason City
Iowa
Anthony J
Tony’’ Roberts
Man arraigned on forgery count in police court
Police say Roberts admitted passing bogus checks in multiple cities including Mason City Spencer Centerville and McGregor Iowa Alberta Lea and Mankato Minnesota. Check amounts ranged from 40 to 75 dollars and he carried blank checks when arrested. He reportedly served two years in a federal prison four years ago for forging railway express money orders.
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Harold Wolf
Roberts
Spencer
Centerville
McGregor
Ilowa
Alberta
Lea
Mankato
Minn
Mason City
Mrs Horak Names Committee Heads of St James P T A
St James P T A held its first meeting Wednesday with 22 members and Father Corcoran in attendance. Mrs Horak announced the attendance prize winner Sister Nazarita's room and named committee chairs including finance hospitality publicity program and membership. A family picnic at Sunset Park was planned for the last Sunday in September under Mrs Ray Whitehead and Mrs Marcella Witetoe.
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St. James Parent Teacher Association
Marcella Wittetoe
Horak
Leo Marie
Raymond Fritz
Joe Barnes
Don McClure
Alex Gevock
Funeral services for Fred Messer in Fairfield Saturday
Funeral services will be held Saturday at Fairfield for Fred Messer a prominent Jefferson county farmer and father of Walter Messer of Washington.
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Fairfield
Fred Messer
Jefferson County
Walter Messer
Washington
Luncheon Hostess Sets One Course Meal
The hostess served a simple one course luncheon. The next meeting will be with Mrs Ruth Norris.
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Ruth Norris
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John Lemmon
C. R. Wilson
Wm. Sitler
Carl Sylvester
Faye Mackey
Morris Beenblossom
Albert Mills
Gilbert Mills
Kenneth Blecka
Walter Lance
N. E. Hansen
Lyle Grove
Clayton Bear
Robert Choate
Susan B. Anthony
D. Livingston
Elsie Glassburner
Clarice Meek
Anna Mae Basket
R. E. Arthur
H. G. Simpson
Harold Johnson
Bertha Ross
M. J. Cruise
John Winga, Jr
Dan Holland
Clair Davis
Maynard Goff, Jr
Sheila Ross
Frances Miller
Jeanne Rudiger
Dick George
Jim Dawson
Co. R. Wilson
Barbara Godwin
Biddy Johnson
Ruth Bartow
Joan Trojovsky
Nancy Patterson
Betty Tait
Adolph Hitler
E. C. Whiting
DS Seedoll
Storm Troopers
Duane Thompson
Don Kuntz
Charles Kallaus
Dick Wallace
Larry Thornton
Bob Kennedy
Dick Kennedy
The
American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars
John Richards
Harry Whittaker
Queen
Chester
U.S
Mrs. Stafford
Gamma Psi
Beta Sigma Phi
William McGinnis
William McGinnis, Jr
Charles Carlson
S. M. Mealen
Richland
Loyd Alliman
Ethel Kerr
Wilma Smith
Dubuque
Donald Kerr
Coe’s Cafe
Virginia Derby
Olds
Grace Stookey
Des Moines
Walter Crawford
Beverly Wead
Iowa City
Martin Swift
Martinsburg
J. B. Walker
Walter Johnson
Sandra Lee
H. B. Anderson
Long Beach
Calif
Lawrence E. Wilson
Andersons
Wilsons
Kewanee, Il
Anderson
Naomi Wilson
Paul Lucas
Burlingame, Cali
Mr. Lucas
Livingston
Y.M.C.A
Hoo V.flw
Ewe
COU Bow
Cargill
Cubs
Zonaa Cardinals
West Chester Wayland
Pet
W.fpw
Pearls Cardinals
Yubses West Chester
Softball Association
Mike Lee
Legion Room
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid
Evelyn Chalupa
Zager
Mrs. Olds
H. E. O. Meeting
Bridge Club
O.E.S
Temple
Trinity Ladies Aid
O. E. S. Chapter
Shebeck
Nicola & Harmon
Scripto
Basketball Shoes
U.S. and
Spalding
Parker
Esterbrook
Sheaffer
Carter
Seme
Warrant
K.V.P
Ter’s & Sanford
World Globes
Gov't. Spec
Arge
Hytone
Nicola
Harmon
N. Side
St. James P. T. A
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