Local notices mix travel plans and community events in Iowa
Glen Miller heads to Cedar Falls to enroll at a tech school this year. Mrs Anna Springer returns from Chicago with her sister Mrs Cecil Lance to Aurora Wisconsin. Mrs Frank Votruba and family travel to Moothart reunion. Des Moines relatives welcome a new eight pound birth in Scranton. Water bill due Tuesday. city hall offers discount. Rex Hazen and others attend regional press meetings in Ames. Elizabeth Finlay heads home from Mt. Pleasant via Wadesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Springer
Chicago
Cecil Lance
Aurora
Wis
Lance
A. Robertson
Frank Votruba
Des Moines
Moothart
Petersons Welcome Daughter At Washington Hospital
Dr and Mrs A C C Peterson of Washington are parents of a daughter born at 12 10 this afternoon weighing five pounds one ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. CC. Peterson
Ashington
Baseball Standings and Friday Scores Across Leagues
National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 83 wins, followed by Brooklyn 68. St. Louis 66 and Chicago tied near .500. Friday results: Brooklyn beat Philadelphia twice, St. Louis topped Chicago. American League standings give New York and Boston near top. Detroit and Washington split, with Philadelphia and Chicago also winning. Today’s schedule features New York at Boston and Chicago at Cleveland among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis Iow
Pittsburgh
Chicago Biebhannu
Boston
Philadelphia Ee
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
W. L. Pet. A
Ester
Sssc
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Fiarnes
Local residents plan visits as duties, trips, and training noted
Brighton residents Mrs W H Lloyd and Mrs Don Darbyshire with daughter Marie spend yesterday shopping. Families of Thompson, Storms, and Crone announce visits and travel plans to Des Moines Eddyville and Browns Business College. Jean Sigafoose leaves for Rock Island to start business college. I S utilities discount ends Tuesday. Booths return from New York with a family picnic tomorrow. Dr Ted McCaughey, now Mt Pleasant physician, and daughter Helen stay in Death Valley California part of year with forestry husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Sigafoose
Rock Island
Browns’ Business College
Ted McCaughey
Mt. Pleasant
Helen
Death Valley
California
Government Forestry Service
Centerville Game Off In Washington Cardinals Schedule Change
Washington junior college coach Kenneth Kimberlin announced the opening six man game with Centerville at Casefield on September 12 was cancelled due to an infantile paralysis scare delaying Centerville schools. A replacement game with Chariton junior college at Chariton was arranged for September 18 with a return game September 25. Washington opens its season September 18 against New London at New London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Kimberlin
Washington Junior College
Washington Cardinals
Centerville
Casefield
Fred Geneva
Kimberlin
Chariton Junior College
Chariton
Cardinals
Washington High School
New London
Harriet Bey to Wed Donald K. Orr on Sept 19
Harriet Bey receives a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. I. A. Jones and Mrs. Rex Levert in Wellman. An announcement of Harriet Bey and Donald K. Orr's upcoming wedding on September 19 is shared, with blue and white decor and keepsake favors. Out of town guests include Mrs. Robert Barclay of Des Moines and Mrs. Ralph Orr of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Jones
Rex Levert
Wellman
Harriet Bey
Miss Bey
Donald K. Orr
Harriet
Don
Fred Bey
Ralph Orr
Robert Barclay
Des Moines
Funeral services for Mrs. William P. Roberts
Cotter death follows long illness. Mrs Margaret Ann Jones Roberts born 1868 Columbus City township. Married 1898 to William P. Roberts. Survived by husband High Roberts son daughter LeRoy Owens five grandchildren and several siblings. Services at Roberts home 1 30 pm then Zion Congregational Church 2 pm conducted by Rev Chord and Rev Robeson. Burial Cambrian cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann Jones
Columbus City Township
Hugh
Mary Jones
William P. Roberts
Cotter
Zion Congregational Church
Roberts
Mose
High Roberts
LeRoy Owens
W. ¢. Davis
Columbus City
Edward Thomas
Hugh Thomas
Richard Thomas
Letts
Presbyterian Aid General Meeting at Church
Twenty three members attended the Presbyterian Ladies Aid general meeting at the church yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Fred J L Moore presided, plans were laid for a rummage sale September 20 and 21 in the church basement, and a devotional service was led by Mrs. Carl J Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Fred J L. Moore
Carl J. Roberts
Glenn Wilson
Elsie Bratten
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Dorothy Putnam
Roberts
Henry Bailey
M. C. Hillery
C. R. McCutchen
Y M C A Notes for the Week
The union Sunday service drew a large crowd and the City Ministerial association received commendation for the summer program. The church softball tournament on Stewart Schapel field was won by the Evangelical church. Labor day activity was strong and plans for winter volleyball and basketball leagues were discussed. The Y remained open and busy, Rotary did not meet, and Hi Y book sale proceeds were noted. John Coulter visited from the Washington Y and will soon depart for the Hawaiian Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
The
City Ministerial Association
Stewart Schapel
Evangelical Church
Rotary
Mrs Lola Hughes Dinner Honoree in Milwaukee
Mrs Lola Wells Hughes returns to Milwaukee next week as the dinner honoree. Mrs Stella Lathum hosted eight guests from the Merry Maid club at a North Side cafe on Thursday evening. After dinner bridge was played at two tables in Mrs Lath em's home. A guest prize was presented to Mrs Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Wells Hughes
Milwaukee
Wis
Stella Latehem
Merry Maid Club
North Side
Mra. Latchem
Mra. Wells
Dinner guests and travels of local families
Mr and Mrs Homer Kelley and son Denny plan dinner with Mr and Mrs Glen Ross. Kelley is Ross's brother. Mary Atchison and Carl Koehler will travel to Traer Monday to meet Mrs Sam Marshall and her Los Angeles relatives, then proceed to Los Angeles. Atchison will study at TCLA with a speech major. Arda Dankwardt of Arlington VA will depart after visiting relatives including Mia, Claire Gray. Homer Jagenheimer and wife welcomed a 7 pound daughter Karlene Kay born Sept 2 in Sigourney, where they stay with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eason
Scranton
Iowa
Eason
Ruth
W. A. Phillips
Ben
Glen E. Wilson
Lorna Lee
Shirley Kay
Knoxvile
Harold Booth
New York City
Wendell Booth
Homer Kelley
Denny
Glen Ross
Mr. Kelley
Ross
Mary Atchison
Carl Koehler
Traer
Sam Marshall
Kenneth and
Gordon
Los Angeles
Calif
Arda Dankwardt
Arlington, Va
Mia
Claire Gray
Homer Jugenheimer
Karlene Kay
Sigourney
Jagenheimer
Mildred Hardesty
Community groups meet on Wednesday evening in room
Festhorn committees gathered in the community room Wednesday evening. The Chamber of Commerce office remains busy daily as it coordinates ongoing programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Hill Club Holds Thursday Meeting On Yearly Program
The old members of the Hill met Thursday evening to discuss the year’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hill
Who's Who at the GN and YMCA Involvement Highlighted
Barclay serves on the YMCA board and endowment committee, chairs the Y insurance group, and has long promoted programs for boys and young men. His son Charles holds an officer position in the Y's Men’s club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay
Young Men's Christian Association
Charles
Boundary War Between North Carolina and Georgia in 1810
North Carolina and Georgia fought border clashes in 1810 with two skirmishes along the line. A joint commission later settled the dispute and established an agreed boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina-Georgia
North Carolina
Georgia
Prenuptial party for Willa Briley hosted by Ella Link
Ella Link hosted a September pre nuptial party for bride elect Willa Briley with twelve guests from the Iowa Southern Utilities office. Songs honored the bride, gifts arrived in a large package marked special delivery, and games of bridge and contact were played amid pink and blue decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Briley
Ella Link
Iowa Southern Utilities
Miss Briley
Little Gray
West
Helen Little
Charles Long
Ralph Moore
Tmystic
Bridal Shower Honoring Mrs Walter Lance Held Near West Chester
Betty Leet hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower at her home near West Chester for Mrs. Walter Lance, a 1940 graduate. Guests filled a toast with a navy and white theme, admired gifts under a parasol, and signed a booklet of advice to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Leet
West Chester
Walter Lance
Helen Stewart and Bill Brewer Feted at Farewell Party
Helen Stewart and Bill Brewer were honored at a farewell party given by the family in their home last evening. They will attend Cedar Falls and Sterling, Kansas colleges. Nineteen guests attended and gifts were given. The host family announced the forthcoming marriage of Maurits Delbert Daniel to Donald KE Stout on September 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Stewart
Bill Brewer
Cedar Falls
Sterling
Kansas
Delbert Daniel
Maurits
Donald KE. Stout
Amos Stout
Brighton
Bauer Family Dinner Honors Departing Couple in Sunset Park
The Bauer family held a noon dinner in Sunset Park on Sunday honoring Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Bauer who depart Monday for Chicago to make their home. Guests included numerous Bauers and related families such as Robertson Statler Augustine Shafer and Robersons from Corval Bluffs, with the event led by the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Lou Bauer
Clifford Bauer
Chicago
Clark Bauer
Joy
Gen
Kenneth
Kaye Turnipreed
Letha
Marion
Frances Daryl
Erma
Elden Bauer
Eldon, Jr
Sandra Lou
William
Reckless Driving Fines Hit Thomas H. Dodd near Ainsworth
Justice of the Peace J B Bo vee fined Thomas H. Dodd $25 and costs for reckless driving after a collision on road 2 near Ainsworth. State Patrolmen Powers and Braden investigated. Dodd passed stalled traffic at the scene causing bumped fenders but no serious injuries occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
J. BE. Bo Vee
Thomas H. Dodd
Ainsworth
Powers
Braden
Esther Wolfe Givers Piano Recital At Miss Harvey Home
Esther Wolfe performed a piano program with Esther Stewart assisting as reader, praised for musicality and technique. Wolfe plans to enter James Millikin University to study musical education, while Stewart showcased humorous and dramatic readings. The recital included Bach, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Sibelius, Grainger, Kilmer readings, and a Rachmaninoff Prelude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Harvey
Esther Jean Wolfe
Miss Harvey
Esther Stewart
Miss Wolfe
Rachmaninoff
Stewart
Cloyce Stewart
Jerome
Mendelssohn
Oe Rachmaninoff
First Pinochle Party Opens Series in Masonic Temple
The first in a series of Eastern Star pinochle parties for the coming winter was held Thursday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. Pinochle was played at six tables with Mrs. H. G. Miller winning the high score prize and Mrs. Paul Snakenberg the low prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Howard McBride, Nellie Dodder and Mrs. Ernest Salladay. Another party is scheduled at the Temple on Thursday, September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
H. G. Miller
Paul Snakenberg
Howard McBride
Nellie Dodder
Ernest Salladay
Temple
Training Schools in Home Project Lessons Start
Ruby Simpson from Iowa State College extension service will lead training schools in Washington county this week. The first session focuses on The Farm Family in the World Today with five schools planned this year on home management. She will speech at G. A. R. room in Washington Tuesday at 10 a.m. then Wellman Wednesday Crawfordsville Thursday and Brighton Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Simpson
Iowa State College Extension Service
Ames
Washington County
Miss Simpson
Washington
Wellman
Crawfordsville
Brighton
Mrs James Shalla Hosts F J Club Meeting
Mrs James Shalla hosted twelve F J club members and guests in her home on Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Glenn Miller Kalona Mrs Blanche Shalla Mrs Will A Shalla and Mrs Golia Miller. Oscar Sheetz won high score in a diver sion game with Duane Shalla as low. After two course refreshments the group toured the hostess rock garden and flowers. Mrs John Shalla Jr will host the next meeting in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shalla
F. J. Club
Glenn Miller
Kalona
Blanche Shalla
Will A. Shalla
Golia Miller
Buneo
Oscar Sheetz
Duane Shalla
John Shalla, Jr
Fredmunds Honored at Washington Farewell Dinner
Fredmund and Mrs J Fredmund were guests of Washington ministers and their wives at a farewell dinner in the North Side cafe private dining room. The group presented Mrs Fredmund with a bouquet and included Dr and Mrs F W Eastwood Dr and Mrs Keagy Rev and Mrs Nichol Rev and Mrs Klein Rev and Mrs Morris Rev and Mrs Stevens Mr and Mrs L L Soule.
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities
Monany Chapter Y hosts evening meetings at Mrs M C Hillery and Nellie Tripp with luncheons at North Side cafe. DeMolay and American Home events fill Tuesday with demonstrations and transportation talks. Wednesday features Sunshine Community club. Thursday Walnut Woman's club hosts afternoon events. other groups meet across community venues with picnics and kitchen demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Hillery
Nellie Tripp
North Avenue
North Side
Masonic Temple
John Libe
J. D. Dayton
Rooster Club
Fred L. Stewart
Y.M.C.A. American
Farm Bureau
Baptist Young Women’s Missionary Society
Marietta Workman
S51
South Avenue
Just Us Club
Sunset Park Pavilion
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
American Home
M.C.A
Sunshine Community Club
Carl Sehneider
Walnut Woman's Club
Aef
Paul Pleur-de
Miss Pressly Heads to Local Voice Recital
Mildred Pressly of Ainsworth will perform a voice recital at 8 PM Tuesday in the United Presbyterian Church, Ainsworth. Philip Nelson of Washington accompanies on piano accordion. lone Steele is the official accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Pressly
Ainsworth
Mary Elouise Sorden
United Presbyterian Church of
Miss Pressly
Philip Nelson
Washington
Lone Steele
Jocelyn _ Godara
Renata Mildred Pressly
Nelson
Frosim
Ed Weckergin
En Franck
Scott Mildred Pressly
Matgre Coons Mets
Gallo Rint
Hadley
Lehmann
Caree” Cash
Local Birthdays and Anniversaries Highlight Weekend
A. K. Roe marks his eighty first birthday as part of the Three Quarter Century club. Sheriff Harold M. Putnam and Ode Ferguson share birthdays. Several Washington residents have celebrations tomorrow including Billy Hammer and 12 others. Paul Horak and his wife observe a third wedding anniversary tomorrow. James Dvorak of East Highland turns eighty six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. KE. Roe
Three Quarter Century Club
James Dvorak
East Highland
Honorees Named for Tomorrow's List
Tomorrow's list of honorees includes Judge C. A. Dewey of Des Moines and Doris Clow for birthdays and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Berdo for a wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
C. A. Dewey
Des Moines
Doris Clow
Henry Berdo
Speer Anniversary Noted For Michigan Couple
Mr and Mrs A Speer of Bt John Michigan former residents here will observe a wedding anniversary tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Speer
Bt. John, Mich
Chicken Pie Supper at New Haven Church Thurs Eve
Community notice announces a chicken pie supper at New Haven Church on Thursday evening September 12. Proceeds support church activities. Local residents urged to attend and share in the community meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hasten Church
New Haven
Ehurch Thurs
Officers Named in Methodist Women’s Society
Dr. R. C. Keagy led a Thursday afternoon meeting at the Methodist church to organize the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Officers elected include President Mrs O K Schmitt and Vice President Mrs Leo Hoover, with a full slate for secretaries and department heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Keagy
Women's Society of Christian Service
O. KE. Schmitt
Leo Hoover
M. J. Cruise
Remps Hampsher
Harvey Meek
T. F Barker
R. E. Shannon
FE. &. Stutsman
Mae Smith
Waler Jarrard
Will Kendrics
J. Kk. Kennedy
J. W. Chandler
Leo Hoovner
Edgar Porter
P L. Etter
Elmer Cherry Ruth Foster
J. Crawford
Keagy
Unit 1
Watermelon Feed Draws Students and Faculty to Sunset Park
The annual watermelon feed hosted by the Women's League of the junior college attracted almost 100 guests including students and instructors. Entertainment featured games like Flying Dutchman and Two Deep with humorous moments as watermelons were served and photos taken by Mr Parsons. Committees led by Dorothy Darnell and Edward McCutchen organized entertainment, purchasing, cutting, serving, and more. This was the first in a series of all school parties for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's League of the Junior Colege
Sunset Park
Notices To Subscribers of Oak Ridge Cemetery Assoc
Announcement for Oak Ridge Cemetery Association meeting in Dutch Creek township Washington County Iowa set for Tuesday September 10 at 2 PM. President W N Brinning urges all members to attend. Also notes Pilothure-home event at the church Sunday September 8 with basket dinner and coffee served by Ladies Aid. Sunday school at 9 30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Ridge Cemetery Association
Dutch Creek Township
Washington County
Towa
W. N. Brinning
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Oxford
Frank Wotruba
City Hall
W. J. Shannon
Barbara
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Will Visi
H. J Rees
Madgal
Vr Shannon
Stewart Willoo
R. F E. Shannon
Bruce Cowden
Reister Bros
Rex Hazen
Resister
Elizabeth Finlay
Wadesboro
Bessie Alien
Wayland
W. H. Lloyd
Don Darbyshire
Marie
David Thompson
Margery
Frank Crone
Sam Marsh
W. H. Sigatoose
H. J. Schoonover
Jean Sigatoose
Business
Inez Schoonover
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Chamiton
Voice of Prophecy
West Madison
South Ave
Withholds
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Presbyterian Aid
Dave Rider
Tommy Dennison
John Coulter
John
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Hawaiian Islands
Lola Hughes
Bauer
Esther Wolfe
Bach
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O. EL
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Harold M. Putnam
Ode Ferguson
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H.l Kleinberg
Bert Pierce
Jimmy Ward
Billy Hammer
C . Strong
Randolph Kelsey
Helen Thompson
BE. H. Messer
Letty Jean Fry
Janet Lee
Mrs
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Methodist
Aphington Dairy
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