Local residents visit and travel notes widen Keota area
Keota and Columbus Junction residents visit here Saturday. Davenport and Ames visitors plan a week at Clear Lake. Local trips include a Detroit to Virginia tour with stops at Niagara Falls, Annapolis, Mt. Vernon and Gettysburg National Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Morris
Keota
Fred Hauenstein
Mildre Williams
Columbus Junction
Mary Applegate
Alice
Detroit
Mich
Washington, D.C
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Canada
Niagara Falls
Queen’s Highway
Hamilton
Washington
I D.C
Annapolis
Game Called Off At Blattnerfield Due To Rain
The baseball game at Blattnerfield was called off in the middle of last week and could not be played because of rain. Plans for next Sunday will be announced later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blattnerfield
Standing of Clubs In Major Leagues
National League standings show Brooklyn leading with 88 wins and 47 losses. Cincinnati 73–60, Chicago 61–75, Philadelphia 89–84 as of recent results. Sunday games included St Louis vs Cincinnati and Brooklyn vs New York with several decisive scores. American League standings list Chicago 92–46, Detroit 71–66, Cleveland 66–68, Philadelphia 59–77. Recent games feature Washington vs Philadelphia and New York vs Boston amid tight pennant race.
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W. Kk
Brooklyn
Cane Aloa
Cincinnati
Pattepuren Noo
Terratec G
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Chicago
Pittsburgh
W. Wb
Peat
CEOTE
Cnaana
Tagthin
Ome Weston
ECR
Gimwee
Altcil Areca Dean
Bika Puri Serns
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Maynard Brown Tours 1942 DeSoto Auto Show in Chicago
Maynard L Brown traveled to Chicago to attend the 1942 DeSoto auto show at the Palmer House with a group of Davenport dealers. The note lists other local happenings including a lightning strike on the D W McClure home, church supper, and visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard L. Brown
Chicago
Palmer House
Davenport
Local Hospital Roundup of Births and Treatable Injuries
Mrs Clarence Weber and infant son of Richland were dismissed yesterday. Paul Raymond Bell of Brighton Route 2 had emergency appendectomy late Saturday. Senator and Mrs Frederick P Cromwell of Burlington welcomed a son born yesterday at 2 PM weighing eight pounds 14 ounces. Mrs Cromwell formerly Esther Hay of Washington. Morris Beenblossom of Ainsworth Route 2 underwent tonsillectomy this morning. Florence Huegl admitted for injuries from an auto accident. Mr and Mrs Leif Kadison and Mr and Mrs Oscar Ostroff of Douglas Park Chicago admitted for injuries from an auto accident. Stanley Thompson’s condition is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Weber
Richland
Paul Raymond Bell
Brighton
Route 2
Senator
Frederick P. Cromwell
Burlington
Cromwell
Esther Hay
Washington
Morris Beenblossom
Ainsworth
Florence Huegl
Leif Kadison
Oscar Ostroff
Douglas Park
Chicago
Stanley Thompson
Germans Arrest 100 Jews in Paris
In Paris the German authorities arrested 100 prominent Jews as part of enforcement of order. The action follows an alleged anti Nazi act and comes amid rising terror against occupation forces. Authorities say 10,000 to 12,000 people are held in the city as hostages for behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
U.P
Paris
Cupation
County Tax Budget Adopted With Hospital Bonds Increase
At a morning hearing the county board of supervisors adopted the tax budget for next year. It calls for 314,444 dollars to be raised by taxation for county funds, up from 306,096 the current year, driven by county hospital bonds approved in June and the hospital maintenance levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Martin introduction noted at Iowa City event
The Journal omitted the names of the two Washington speakers who introduced Congressman Tom Martin at a Thursday night event. The introducers were Mrs. T. A. Michels and G. E. Mace, active Washington county Republican leaders, speaking after the amateur contest at the Y M C A community room and Central park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Martin
Iowa City
Journal
Washington
Martin
Washington County
T. A. Michels
G. E. Mace
Central Park
Rex Cool to Work Missouri Territory for Centerville Ad Firm
Rex Cool former Centerville ad manager visits Elder and Shannon offices for field work in Missouri. Community notes record Marvin Yoder's army departure honored at a Baptist church basement picnic with many local families. Meals, visits, and travels of Town residents span Riverside Sharon Crawfordsville Iowa City and Newton including trips to Colorado Yellowstone Black Hills and Denver. Gas and electric discount savings end Wednesday from Iowa Southern Utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Cool
Centerville
Lowegian
Elder and Shannon
Missouri
Marvin Yoder
Wayland
Baptist Church
Eli Yoder
Riverside
Elwyn Brenneman
Katona
Lyle Yoder
Sharon
Ivan Yoder
Lawrence Howell
Crawfordsville
Alvin Shebeck
Joan
Columbus Junction
Max Boone
Iowa City
John Shebeck
Mildred
Lester Rath
Jean
Nancy
Amateurs Heading for New York Audition Tour
Dale Ellsworth of Ata lissa Iowa reports the Morrison Sisters of Washington and the Coppock ukulele band plan to start Friday September 19 for New York for an audition before Major Bowes. The trip is funded by local supporters via the Mt. Pleasant and Washington chambers of commerce with further donations urged this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Dale Ellsworth
Atalissa
Iowa
Morrison Sisters
Washington
Coppock
New York
Major Bowes
Ellsworth
Chamber of Commerce
Mt. Pleasant
O Loughlin Marsh Families Hold Eighth Reunion
The eighth annual O Loughlin and Marsh family reunion met in the Congress hotel private dining room after rain shifted plans from Sunset Park. Chairmen Robert Arthur and later Troy Foriash led arrangements for 1942. Attendees included H N Dunning, Dr George Wood, James O Loughlin, William O Loughlin, Leo O Loughlin, D W Harvey and other relatives from New York City to Winfield Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Loughlin
Marsh
Congress Hotel
Sunset Park
Robert Arthur
H. N. Dunning
New York City
James F. Marsh
George Wood
Geneseo
Troy Foriash
West Chester
D. W
Geneseo, Ill
James O’‘Loughlin
Kalona
William O'Loughlin
Riverside
Leo O'Loughlin
Winfield
D. W. Harvey
D. W. Harvey, Jr
Marsh W. Bailey
Birthday and anniversary list for notable residents
Doris Crow E H Messer Judge Dewey and Rev Strong celebrate birthdays today. Randolph Kelsey Helen Thompson Janet Simmering 8th birthday Letty Fry 14th birthday Wanda Pence 17th birthday James Dvorak 87rd birthday Billy Hammer 16th birthday Three wedding anniversaries include C A Speer Paul Horak and Henry Berdo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Crow
E. H. Messer
C. A. Dewey
Des Moines
C. B. Strong
C. A. Speer
St. John, Mich
Paul Horak
Henry Berdo
Five Lynchings In U S In 1939 Report
The report notes five lynchings occurred in the United States during 1939. It records three of the victims as Negroes and compares kidnappings, noting 19 in 1939 versus 37 in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
Toilet Articles From U S Trade Share in 1938 Latin America
In 1938 Latin America imported half of its toilet articles from the United States, reflecting strong U S supply dominance. The data highlight U S exporters ranking as leading suppliers alongside regional manufacturing and distribution patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Latin America
United States
Fought for Norway Now Drafted Here
John B. Drewry a 24 year old Iowa State College student of Ames was placed in class 1 A by the local selective service board and listed for a physical. He had fought with Norwegian forces during the 1940 siege of southern Norway and Narvik before entering the United States via Italy and Portugal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
United States Army
John B. Drewry
Ames Selective Service Board
Drewry
Norway
Narvik
United States
Italy
Portugal
Dinner Compliments Mr and Mrs Robertson Silver Anniversary
Relatives honored Mr and Mrs Ralph Robertson at a cooperative dinner in Sunset Park for their 25th wedding anniversary. Forty three guests enjoyed pink and silver decorations a three tier cake and a cake with a corsage. Harland Snyder celebrated his 80th birthday with a cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Robertson
Sunset Park
Harland Snyder
Pomona
Nancy Fleming
Zotos Robertson
Cloyce Crone
Merry Mixer Club Plans Wiener Roast
The Merry Mixer club and families will hold a wiener roast on Wednesday evening September 10 at the Statler. Mrs. Paul Griffith presided with all members present and guests Mrs. George Stout Mrs. Nola Johnson and Mollie Tierney attended. Prizes were won by Mrs. Arthur Romine and Kathryn Romine. next meeting with Cora Dayton on October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixer Club
Statler
Paul Griffith
George Stout
Nola Johnson
Mollie Tierney
Arthur Romine
Kathryn Romine
Mildred Statler
Cora Dayton
Homebuilders Class Plans Family Picnic
The Homebuilders class of the Methodist Sunday school will hold a family picnic Thursday evening at 6 30 at Sunset Park. If weather turns bad, the event will move to the church basement. Members should bring own table service sandwiches and two dishes to pass. Meat and drinks will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Sunset Park
Lexington Circle
Wade ‘Gardner
Linger Longer
H. J. Brenneman
Joe Embree
Glenn Knupp
Clara Foreman
Rosemary Club
Lloyd Foster
Just Us Club
R. D. van Doren
Baptist Church
Homer Mayer
St. Paul’s
Presbyterian
Henry M. Speidel
Prairie Flower Missionary
William Gamon
Will Valley Ladies Aid Society
H.H. Club
Shields
Della Miller
Walnut Woman's Club
C. C. McKay
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Country Club
Winga’s
E. D. Morrison
Bethel Church Holds Sunset Picnic At Sunset Park
Members and friends of Bethel church held their annual congregational and Sunday school picnic at Sunset park. About 25 families attended the meal and spent the afternoon visiting. Men played horseshoes while boys joined a kittenball game and children enjoyed games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
Sunset Park
Fourteenth Annual Amlong Relatives Reunion Held in Sunset Park
The fourteenth annual Amlong relatives reunion was held yesterday in Sunset Park with a noon basket dinner. Attendees from Washington and Iowa City included Mr. and Mrs. George Amlong, Clifford Campbell and daughters, Daryl Leffler and two sons, Ira Amlong and daughters, Judy and Robert Speaks, F. McAvoy, Fred Edwards and family, John Swartzendruber and daughter, Hilton Coon and family, Ray Sitler and sons, and Clarence Sitler. Visitors were Alice Moore and Bill Crandall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amlong
Sunset Park
George Amlong
Jesse Campbell
Clifford Campbell
Joan
Judith
Janice
Daryl Leffler
Ira Amlong
Judy
Robert Speaks
F. McAvoy
Washington
Fred Edwards
Donald
Jean
Alice
Williamsburg
John Swartzendruber
Iowa City
Hilton Coon
Haskins
Ray Sitler
Clarence Sitler
Wellman
Alice Moore
Bill Crandall
Highest Over-Flow Dam Hiwassee in Cherokee County NC
The Hiwassee Dam in Cherokee County North Carolina is described as the world’s highest over-flow dam. The record emphasizes its height and significance in the region’s hydroelectric system and geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiwassee Dam
Cherokee County
North Carolina
Beatrice Weaver Marries Melvin Haberman in Wayland
Beatrice Weaver daughter of Mrs. Everette Weaver wed Melvin Haberman son of Mr. and Mrs. George Haberman of Newhall. The ceremony occurred Sept 2 at 6 pm at Rev Burris Moore’s home with attendants Marie Haberman and Brooks Stoutner. A wedding dinner followed at Congress hotel in Washington for the wedding party and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Beatrice Weaver
Everette Weaver
Melvin Haberman
George Haberman
Newhall
Burris Moore
Marie Haberman
Brooks Stoutner
Keota
Missionary Society Meeting With Mrs S D Stewart
The Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met Friday afternoon with Mrs Steve Stewart. Eleven members and two guests attended. Mrs N E Lease led questions on the Missionary magazine, followed by prayers. Estella Donaldson led a Pathway of Understanding discussion on the Negro, contrasting past and present opportunities. Leta Glenn reviewed work of the American Board of Missions and called for spiritually trained leaders with equal opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Steve Stewart
N. E. Lease
D. H. McLaughlin
Estella Donaldson
Leta Glenn
American Board of Missions
H. J. Club Plans Flower Show
The H. J. club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Tom Stirling. Roll call will be answered with How I Spent My Vacation. The club will host a flower show with prizes for bouquets and varieties, including most beautiful bouquet of one variety and greatest number of species in one arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Tom Stirling
Social calendar listing multiple club meetings and venues
Community groups plan events Monday through Thursday with meetings at Lincoln school library U P church Sunset park and other venues. Activities include P T A boosters Pythian Sisters St James and M E church events plus golf and social club gatherings with transport notes and rain contingencies.
Rock Island Couple wed in Palmyra Missouri
Mable Gorsuch and Cloyce Pringle of Rock Island were married September 2 in Palmyra Missouri. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Dorris of the Methodist church. They reside at 941 21st Street Rock Island. Weekend guests included his parents Mr. and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Gorsuch
Cloyce Pringle
Rock Island
Palmyra
Dorris
Methodist Church
Auxiliary Appoints Serving Committee for Year
Riverside reports the local American Legion Auxiliary has named the serving committees for the coming year with month by month selections. September lists Mrs. Mary Hartsler and Mrs. Mary Hardy. October includes Mrs. Velma Whitlock and Mrs. Josephine Klein. November's pair is Mrs. Freda Allie and Mrs. Evelyn Knebel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
American Legion Auxiliary
Mary Hartsler
Mary Hardy
Velma Whitlock
Josephine Klein
Mary Kucera
Freda Allie
Evelyn Knebel
Mary Paliotet
Libbia Mehaffes
Celia Lafoure
Elsie Soukup
Rose Klieopier
Elsie Fox
Anna Krotz
Bernadine Soukup
Eda Muller
Mary Kron
Edna Bushek
Leona Kucera
Cecile Doud
Clara Rummelhart
Rose Karel
Anna Kupka
Study Club Meets at Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville September meeting of the Wednesday Study Club resumed after a July August break. Hostesses Mrs Alice Davidson and Margaret Davidson welcomed 11 members and one guest. The program theme I am an American included flag salute club collect and roll call. President Mrs Ida Wooley led business with prologue Fortune Smiles on Me. The group sang America and enjoyed light refreshments and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Alice Davidson
Margaret Davidson
Ida Wooley
Doris
Meeting of Wo Man’s Relief Corps at G A R Hall
Fourteen members of the Wo man’s Relief corps gathered Saturday at the G A R hall for a business meeting led by president Mrs O Schmitt. Relief work totaled 21 dollars for the last week and a flag was presented to Eureka school Wilma Richards and pupils prior to the program. Nine sick calls were reported and the refreshments committee for the next meeting is Mrs William Beggs and Dr Clan Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Relief Corps
G.A.R. Hall
O. & Schmitt
L. R. Bake
W.R.C
Eureka
Wilma Richards
William Beggs
Clan Gray
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Meet at Mrs Kerrs Home
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid gathered September 4 at Mrs Keith Kerr's home with five guests including Mesdames Charles Ker John Greiner and Sarah Coffmer The meeting led by acting president Mrs Carl Oldfield planned the church homecoming for September 14 A two hour luncheon followed hosted by several members with Olin Bishop Dary Oldfield and others assisting The next meeting is scheduled for October 2 with Mrs George Shalla in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilotburg
Olin Bishop
Dary Oldfield
Kerr
der Bishop
Charles Kerr
Olin
Bishop
Dary
Oidfield
Wis
George Shalla
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Hancock
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D. C
Ruth McGraw
J. L. McGraw
St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids
Clarence Goodwin, Jr
Great Lakes Training Station
Great Lakes
Mac
Jack Gibson
Mrs
R. L. Gibson
Merbury
Evalyn Caya
Billy
Betty Humston
R. G. Humston
American Home
John Libe
Michigan
Elberta Freestone
Prunes
Bskt
Washington Fruit Market
Lafayette
Queen Elizabeth
Eugene Field
Lemmon
D. W. McClure
North
Second Avenue
McClure
St. Paul's Church
Lawrence Lemley
Naches
Wash
Cedar Rapids
J. C. Cannon
Farquharson
Wallace School
J. A. Small
Guadalajara
Jelisco
Mexico
Sidney Smith
Botce ‘Kurtz
Moline
Charles Biklen
Barry
Wapello
Frank Kurtz
Thurs
Chas. C. Brown
Belle Hill
Ayrshire
W. F. Salterberg
Nora Kracaw
Don Maxwell
H. W. Maxwell
Harry Campbell
Newton
Mae Campbell
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
R. M. Elwell
Waterloo
H. L. Elwell
Richard
Cedar Falls
Carrie Elwell
Alvin Rommel
Jack
Merle Benson
Patsy
J. C. Ellis
Karen
H C. Hotle
O’ Loughlin
Reunion
Randolph Kelsey
Helen Thompson
Janet Lee Simmering
Joe Simmering
Letty Jean Fry
Lester Fry
Wanda Pence
Ross Pence
James Dvorak
Billy Hammer
E. B. Hammer
Washington Dairy
Mrs. Robertson
C. V
CRULL
M. Haberman
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Grand Temple
M. EB. C
R. C. Kelsey
C. C
Albert M
Winga’'s
J. H. Baird
St. James P.T.A
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Presbyterian Cottage
David Wallingford
S. Ave. C
Gilbert
H.J. Club
Rockwood's Shoe Dept
Rt Ee
Elizabeth and
Etha Dawson
E. Jefferson St
T.T.T
Raymond Dayton
P.T
Lincoln School Library
City Library
Harry Turner
U. P. Church
Booster Club
George Jarrard
Joe Falk
Pythian Sisters
Ann Judson Circle
Lucile
Carol Forgey
Jesse Moore
Rebekah Club
Amony
Fred D. Stewart
Friendly Circle Club
Ralph Kelsey
H.J
Ida
Frank Pringle
Ross
Motor Service
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