Local Births and Social Notes From Area Families
Mr and Mrs Robert Amlong of 1021 East Adams street welcomed an eight percent pound daughter born about 9 o clock last night. Mr and Mrs Ivan Bender of Karona are parents of a seven and three quarter pound daughter born at 9 30 yesterday morning. Crail Bros Auction Sale announced for Saturday September 14 at 1 00 pm. Sam Canott departed for Long Beach California to join husband on navy assignment after return from Bikini. Hubert Krotz of Fort Belvoir Virginia attended a dinner at the William Krotz home with guests including Lloyd Krotz Oren Forbes Fred Kucera and others. Mrs Gerald McGaffey to arrive Friday in New York from the British Isles. National Tea store manager Mr Thompson and Mrs Thompson recently visited Faribault Minnesota area Storm relatives. Mr and Mrs Dwight Collins of Olathe Colorado visited Rose and Fannie Gilbert yesterday. Geraldine Gage and Anna Krotz mentioned in social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Amlong
East Adams Street
Hubert Krotz
Fort Belvoir
William Krotz
Lloyd Krotz
David
Oren Forbes
Larry
Fred Kucera
Kenneth
Laurel
Wilbur Chalupa
Nadine
Charles Chalupa
Teonard
Geraldine Gage
Anna Krotz
Ivan Bender
Karona
Dorothy Waters
Viola Hering
Wilbur Kiene
Richard Stephens
Clarence Despain
Mt. Pleasant
Betty
Iowa Wesleyan College
Junior
Denver
Colorado
Roger Hamilton
Japan
Robert Lowe
Joe Martin
Pella
Willian Twinam
Ames College
Marshall Rose
William Twinam
Tony Finke
Muscatine
Sikke Temple
William Brewer
Robert
Virginia McLaughlin
Ira May Darnell
Dave Livingston
Tom Sterling
Amos Stout
Forrest
MccNeill
Washington
Federated Presbyterian
LeRoy Selby
Lloyd Kennedy
Rockford
Ill
Mildred Fishburn
Jane White
Ruth Schantz
Business
Heavenport
Wilma Wooley
Winfield
Marion Williams
Davenport
J. ©. Wooley
Columbus
Ohio
Vernon Fletcher
Middletown
F. W. Fletcher
J. J. Rieh
Stringtown
D. CG. Schantz
Elmer Roth
L. H
Grandpa
Grandma Rich
Raymond Rich
Geo. Unkrieh
Rich
J. C. Graber
Peter Widmer
Jakie
Glen Yoder
Iowa City
Widmer
Mercy Hospital
Clarence Wenger
Arnold Rinner
Gertrude
Sunset Park
Ethan Brooks
Marvin Widmer
Earl Bachman
Raymon Nich
J. J. Rich
Edna Widmer
Boshart
Wayland
Delmar
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report
LeRoy Brown of Brighton admitted as surgical patient. Sharon Rae Rich and Larry Barnes of Brighton undergoing tonsillectomies. Mrs Bernard Sieren of Sigourney admitted for surgery and expected discharge this evening. Larry Williams of 444 East Third Street discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Brown
Brighton
Sharon Rae Rich
Larry Barnes
Bernard Sieren
Sigourney
Larry Williams
East Third Street
Local Guests and Birth Notice From Ottumwa Area
Mrs Joe Duea of Dunkerton visits the Darrell L Ross home as a guest until Thursday. Margaret Walker of Martinsburg had an emergency appendectomy at St Josephs hospital Ottumwa. Richard Lee Kyle born to Mr and Mrs William Kyle of Altadena California this week. The Andersons hosted a Sunday dinner with Stella Vacha of Washington and Wilbur Filson of Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Duea
Dunkerton
Darrell L. Ross
Duea
Ormerly
Margaret Walker
Martinsburg
St. Joseph's Hospital
Ottumwa
Bernard J. Walker
Lewis Anderson
Stella Vacha
Washington
Wilbur Filson
Iowa City
Crawfordsville opens with large enrollments and activities
Crawfordsville reports 89 grades and 49 in high school enrolled as school opens. The annual teachers reception is set for Friday at 7 p.m. with families bringing service and dish. The band practices Tuesdays and Thursdays. the chorus meets Wednesdays. High school seniors elect Dorothy Waters as president and other class officers. Local residents travel for college and events as many attend church, theater, and college activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary W. Packer
Crawfordsville
Army P-84 Sets 611 MPH Jet Flight Record
The army announced a Republic P-84 jet propelled fighter flew 611 miles per hour in a test flight on Sunday at Muroc California. The same day a British Gloster Meteor reached 616 mph at Tangmere England. The P-84 had previously hit 608 mph, two mph faster than prior British and army marks. The air force aims to surpass the British speed record soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muroc
Calif
Army
Tangmere
Eng
Davis Funeral Service in Ottumwa for Rev. George F. Davis
Funeral services for Rev. George F. Davis of Ottumwa will be held at 1 30 tomorrow afternoon at the Johnson funeral home. He died at his home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Davis
Ottumwa
Johnson Funeral Home
Eleven Southern States Observe Jefferson Davis Birthday
Eleven southern states observe the birthday of Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederacy, in ceremonies and public acknowledgments across the region. The observance highlights regional historic ties and commemorations of Civil War era leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Kehoe and Houck Share Life Histories at Rotary Meeting
Two newly installed Rotary members, Louis J. Kehoe and Melvin Houck, gave life histories Monday noon. Kehoe, a Washington attorney born in Dubuque County, Iowa, traced his path from Charles City to Chicago law school and practice in multiple Iowa towns before settling in Washington. Houck, Iowa Continental Telephone manager, described starting in Bellevue and rising through the phone business, with stints in Fort Wayne and several cities before heading Washington plant leadership. Guests included Marvin A. Hill and Ray Sayres. a chair collapsed during the gathering but caused no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Louis J. Kehoe
Washington
Dubuque County
Iowa
Charles City
Chicago
Riceville
Iowa City
Wellman
Kehoe
Melvin Houck
Iowa Continental Telephone Company
Bellvue
University of Iowa
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Indianapolis
Rushville
Cambridge
Ohio
Paducah
Kentucky
Karl Mohr
Marvin A. Hill
Henry F. Adolph
Ajuken
Minnesota
Ray Sayres
Ottumwa
Roundys to Build New Food Market in Columbus Junction
The Economy Food store, founded in 1932 by Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Roundy, has purchased two Main Street lots and will construct a new food market once materials are available. The current building housing Columbus Produce will be removed to clear the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Economy Food
B. O. Roundy
Main Street
IOO F
Columbus Produce
Snow Suits Sold Amid Texas Heat Wave
A Nacogdoches merchant advertised children’s snow suits during one of Texas’ worst heat waves, a striking counter move that drew attention to cooling apparel amid hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacogdoches
Tex
Nacog Goches
Texas
Triplet Egg Found by Alcona Girl Ruth Anne Clark
Ruth Anne Clark, 13, found a triplet egg at home in Alcona Michigan during chores. Reports say two eggs were joined by a shell with a single yolk in one egg and a double yolk in the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcona
Mich
Ruth Anne Clark
Foreigners in Vienna Reach Over 100,000 in Census
A public safety branch census shows more than 100,000 foreigners in Vienna representing 36 nations. The count excludes Allied troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Publi Safety Branch
Doreen Long and William Littlejohn Wed in New London
Doreen Long daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Long of east of Washington and William Littlejohn son of Mr and Mrs M B Littlejohn of Ottumwa were married Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church parsonage in New London. ceremony performed by Dr F W Eastwood with Thelma Long and Ralph Witthoft as attendants. The couple will reside in Iowa City as they continue University studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Doreen Long
John E. Long
East of Washington
William Littlejohn
Ottumwa
New London
First Presbyterian Church
F. W. Eastwood
Thelma _ Long
Ralph Witthoft
Washington High School
State University of Iowa
84Th Infantry
Iowa City
Paul Kendall
Frank Young
Crawfordsville
Margaret Ragan Hosts Bridgettes Bridge Evening
Margaret Ragan entertained members of the Bridgettes last evening at sister Mrs. C. R. McCutchen Jr. home. Guests included FEF Josse Springer Mrs. Don Shepherd and Mrs. Ralph Karlsson. Bridge for three tables. Mrs. Charles Lemley won high score. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Moe Cutchen and Miss Ragan as the club closes for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ragan
Bridgettes
C. R. McCutchen, Jr
Fef Josse Springer
Don Shepherd
Ralph Karlsson
Charles Lemley
Moe Cutchen
Miss Ragan
Stringtown Men Meet at School to Talk Graveling Road
A group of Stringtown residents gathered at the school house Friday night to discuss paving the newly graded road. The item notes social visits, family travel, and local happenings around the community, including guests at various homes and small weddings or picnics in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
Heselttine Funeral for Victim of Gasoline Barrel Blast
Funeral services for W. D. Hes seltine 81 burned to death in a gasoline barrel explosion at his home south of town were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman's funeral home with Rev. F. W. Eastwood of New London officiating. A vocal solo by Forrest Walker accompanied the service. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Chris Hornung Frank Scranton Frank Snider J. B. Hexworth Fred Wagner and Charles Nicola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesseltine
W. D. Hesseltine
Sherman
F. W. Eastwood
New London
Forrest Walker
Elm Grove
Chris Hornung
Frank Scranton
Frank Snider
J. B. Hexworth
Fred Wagner
Charles Nicola
Lincoln P.T.A. Board Holds Meeting at School
The Lincoln P.T.A. executive board met yesterday in Helen Levis' office to plan this year's meetings. Mrs. Albert Stanley presided as reports were given by officers and committee heads. The first meeting is tomorrow afternoon in the school community room with Supt. W. A. Erbe speaking on Tests in Sight and Hearing. The nursery will continue for the September meeting followed by a social hour and introduction of new teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parent Teacher Association
Helen Levis
Albert Stanley
M. B. Bell
W. M. Tweeten
Kenneth Peters
Clarence Berkhoff
Ira Gastman
Charles Kennedy
Julia Johnson
Marion Swanson
Association
Supt
W. A. Erbe
Reunion and Picnic at South Prairie Schoolhouse
Sixty five people attended the South Prairie reunion and noon picnic from Jackson township. Twenty eight former pupils were present with Nate Pearson the oldest. Since five years ago nineteen deaths were reported, eight of whom had attended the 1941 reunion. Mrs Godfrey Juzeler chaired the meeting which elected Mrs Leta Donaldson Meyer next year’s chairman and Charles Wulf secretary treasurer. The group voted to hold the reunions annually. Elsie Glassburner led an afternoon program with group singing, Virginie Meyer conducting, solo by Betty Applegate and Eddie Gray, reading by Patty Brown, and greetings from former pupils and teachers including Mrs Bertha Shaw Meek and Mrs Lizzie Watson Porter. Meyer closed with Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Prairie
Jackson Township
Nate Pearson
Godfrey Juzeler
Leta Donaldson’ Meyer
Charles Wulf
Elsie Glassburner
Virginie Meyer
Betty Applegate
Eddie Gray
Patty Brown
M Irs
Bertha Shaw Meek
Mable Moriarty Wilkinson
Lizzie Watson Porter
Anna Gray McCarthy
Miss Meyer
Iowa
C Lamberts Host Family Dinner Southeast of Washington
A cooperative family dinner was held Sunday at the Clyde Lambert home southeast of Washington. About 30 guests shared a noon chicken dinner then visited outdoors and enjoyed vocal selections by Dolores and Reginia Surham of Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Lambert
Washington
Dolores
Reginia Surham
Muscatine
Dean Bevins
Davenport
Walter Ritter
J. Harvey Burham
Reginia
Anna Lambert
Cloyee Burham
Ora Greenfield
Donald Knight
Shirley
Donna
William Carr
Homer Lambert
Duane
Larry
Sam Lambert
Donald
Earl Lambert
Glen Lambert
Arlene
Maxine Lambert
Minnesota County Votes to Stay Dry in Dodge Election
In Dodge County Minnesota an unofficial count shows a dry result by 16 votes. Wet totals were 2,005 to 3,021, keeping the county dry for almost two decades. The measure would have allowed municipal liquor stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Mantorville
Minn
Sept
Dodge County
No More Smoking in Bed Ordinance Adopted
MILWAUKEE UP The city passes an ordinance banning smoking in beds in hotels and rooming houses. Carelessness causing fires carries a fine from 1 to 50 dollars or up to 15 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Fossilized sea turtle found near Kemmerer along sandstone
Geologists report a fossilized deep sea turtle uncovered in a sandstone formation near Kemmerer Wyoming as near certainty that a sea once existed in the Kemmerer district about 1.5 million years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer, Wyo
Kemmerer District
Avocado and Citrus Salad with Tart French Dressing
A simple salad idea features cubed avocado and citrus fruits tossed with half and half. Serve chilled with a tart French dressing for a bright, refreshing dish.
Social Calendar List Of Meetings And Suppers
Calendar notes district clubs churches and organizations listing dates times and venues for Tuesday through Friday. Activities include missionary circles PTA meetings W S C S sessions and cooperative suppers with host locations in West Chester and surrounding areas. Some venues and host names are specified.
T.T.T. Delegates to National Meeting
Mrs. M. J. Cruise and Elsie Glaussburner hosted Chapter Y T.T.T. fall opener. Eighteen members attended a short business meeting led by president Mrs. Cruise. Delegates elected to attend the national convention in Muscatine next month. Refreshments followed a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Cruise
Elsie Glaussburner
Y. T.T.T
Cruise
R. H. McCreery
T.T.T
Muscatine
S & C Club Sessions With Alma Kucera
The S and C club met Alma Kucera on Thursday with an afternoon of visiting and danco. Prize winners were Lillian Fisher and Helen Crile. Refreshments followed the games. A blanket gift was presented to Mrs. Fisher for her infant Gary Dean. The next meeting is set with Ethel Nicola on September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Kucera
Trize
Lillian Fisher
Helen Crile
Fisher
Gary Dean
Ethel Nicola
Two Literature Departments Open Year with Meetings
The Fortnighty club divides into afternoon and evening Literature sections opening the year. The afternoon group set a general meeting for Tuesday Sept 24 at the Baptist church and held a 1 PM luncheon at Mrs C W McLaughlin’s with 22 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
C. W
Birthday greetings for local residents accumulate in club notes
Mrs Rebecca Harvey of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club turns 92 in Pennsylvania birthday wishes. Mr and Mrs Wilson Putman celebrate their third wedding anniversary. Congratulations shower for Mary Lucille Bruty on her 18th birthday and other residents listed incl Virginia Wylie and Gladys Edwards Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Harvey
The
Journal
Three Quarter Century Club
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Wilson Putman
Gladys Edwards Lewis
Ames
Samuel Murphy
Haskins
R. Patterson
Charles Jackson
Virginia Wylie
Burlington
C. R. Wilson
Clarence Griff'n
Warren Goodwin
Mary Lucille’ Bruty
Mrs. Francis Bruty
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced
A Presbyterian church invites members to a prayer meeting at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Senior Needle Club Blooms in Riverside Social
Members of the Senior Needle club and three guests gathered at Mrs. John Soukup's Riverside home on September 10 for an afternoon of social sewing. Guests included Mrs. May Alcorn Mrs. Anna Krotz and Mrs. Charles Rath. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. C. F. Fitzsimmons and Mrs. Rath. Mrs Minnie Holtz will host the club on September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Needle Club
John Soukup
May Alcorn
Anna Krotz
Charles Rath
Comrade class and families hold Wiener roast at Ted Anderson home
Eighteen members of the Comrade class of West Chester Methodist Church and families gathered for a Wiener roast on the Anderson land. They enjoyed the outdoor fireplace as the business meeting was omitted. October meeting at Sam Statler home will include officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Methodist Church
Ted Anderson
Sam Statler
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Sam Canott
Long Beach
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Olathe, Colo
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Fannie Gilbert
Gerald McGaffey
New York
British Isles
McGaffey
David Thompson
Dan Storms
Storm
Faribault
Thompson
Natonal
W. L
Little
Paul Horak
West Side Square
Washington, Iowa
William S. Kyle
Altadena, Calif
Richard Lee ‘Kyle
Davis
Bert
Bert Studio
State Theater
T. W. Harwood Insurance Agency
Kehoe and
Houck
Roundys
Mrs. Roundy
Martha Butler
American Legion Auxiliary
Pearl Leonhard
Helen Lewis
Rema Hall
Ocie Moran
Bertha Wilson
Beulah Luckey
Helen Duncan
Letha Hall
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H. G. Crow
Billy D. Brewer
Dean Brewer
Good Hope
Macomb
Columbus High School
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Mediapolis
M. C. Andresen
Pleasant Grove Rathe Church
W. T. Boulton
Mother Boulton
Columbus City
Deppey Cousins
Chautauqua Park
Wesley Shipman
Harry Crammond
Ralph D 3All
Doreen Long
WM. Littlejohn
Bridge
Thornton & Minor Clinic
Thornton & Minor
McDaniel's
Lincoln P.T.A
C. Lamberts
American Home Dept
Alma Hearne Holland
Meth
W. Burbe
Ann Judson
Catholic Daughters of America
K.C. Hall
Adolph Guenther
Just Us
Art Prall
Lincoln Community Room
Ben Holt
West Chester
W.S.C.S
Stewart P.T.A
Red Horse Club
Harmony Club
Aternoon
George Dare
Ws.c.s
Church
O.B.S
Masonic Temple
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Stanley Mouser
Rural Womans Club
William Marie, Jr
H.H. Club
Howard MecAtlin
Friendship Club and Families
Alvin Shaw
Loyal Women's Class of
Rose Albert
W. P. Moore
W.C.T.U
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
W S.C.S
Jacob Fisher
E. Main St
D. C. Griggs
W. Monroe St
H. J. Brenneamn
James Birney
Will Richards
Glenn Knuyp
BE. E. Ward
W. Main St
R. E. Shannon
Fred Bey
7Th Ave
A. L. Griffith
Washington St
Jessie Brindley
3Rd Ave
Paul Thomassen
Iowa Ave
Stephen Washington
A . Tel
Halldor Laxness
Thelma Luther
Y.W.C.A
Etna
Elizabeth Aeoene
Edna Mercer
Oscar Butham
Elizabeth Irwin
A. &. Smith
Elva Bramhall
Elizabeth van Heukelem
Mary
Frances Witte
Virginia Terry
Lois Bare
Jenna Leathers
Ruth Crouch
Phyllis Coder
Donna Darlene Statler
Donald Statler
Richland
J. Soukup
Arlyce Studio
North
Carson
Nat'l Master Plumbers
Fullerton
Sorden Music Go
East Side Square
Reed
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