Local social notes from Cedar Rapids and neighboring towns
Bertha Dempsey visits her mother and sisters in town for a two week vacation after a week in Chicago. Mrs. Warren Weller and her son Karl with Marguerite Weand arrive from Gilbertsville to stay with Fred and Mrs. Mangold until next Monday. Wanda Bowden travels to Redland Nebraska to visit her daughter Shirley then plans a short Colorado detour before returning. Mrs. W J Mears leaves for Montrose after visiting relatives. Murdock and Mrs. Mears plus their hosts share weekend time. Vincent Reid of Chicago visits his in law Ray Gidley for a few days. TB sale notice appears amid social items.
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Bertha Dempsey
Cedar Rapids
Miss Dempsey
Chicago
Warren Weller
Karl
Boyertown
Marguerite Weand
Gilbertsville
Earl Weller
Wanda Bowden
Redland
Nebr
Shirley
Glen McFarlane
Vincent Reid
Mrs
Ray
Gidley
Hospital Births and Admissions Report
Mr and Mrs Verne Hildebrand of Washington welcomed a son this morning weighing seven pounds and eight ounces. Mrs Laurence White of Brighton underwent surgery yesterday afternoon.
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Job Rises
Alneworth
Verne Hildebrand
Washington
Laurence White
Brichton
Ohio seven-year-old reports candy store holdup by boy
Youngstown police report seven year old Jack LaBelle saying a fellow boy held him up on the way to a candy store and stole five cents. He adds the same boy robbed him previously, detailing a repeated incident.
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Ohio
Jack LaBelle
Youngstown
Foglesong Buys Barber Shop Here
Moravia resident O T Foglesong announced the purchase of Shorty’s Barber Shop from Ernest Johnston. He will take possession October 1 and open a Health Spot shoe agency in Washington county. The Foglesongs will move into Johnston’s apartment next month. Johnston has no definite plans.
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T. Foglesong
O. T. Foglesong
Moravia
Shorty
Ernest Johnston
Sho
Mr. Foglesong
Washington County
Danville
Ill
Fairfield Reunion Brings Faulkner Cousins Together
In Fairfield last evening Mrs. Howard Crozier Mrs. Charles Long and Wilma Kurtz joined Fairfield Rockwoods saleswomen for a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rimmerman. Guests listed include Mr. and Mrs. J. Myers Arlys and others. A Faulkner cousins reunion in Chautauqua Park drew 80 people with four generations, picnic dinner, photos and visits.
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Howard Crozier
Charles Long
Wilma Kurtz
Fairfield
Clair Norton
Fairfield Rockwoods
Harry Rimmerman
Rimmerman
J. Myers
Arlys
Raymond Hasty
Dean
Virginia
Alfred Faulkner
Janice
Keith
Bob
Clara Faulkner
Doris Noffsinger
Shreveport
Treva Hesselschwerdt
Kalona
Lois Humston
Arthur Goode
Farnest Moothart
Don Beenblossom
Faulkner
Chautauqua Park
Four Day Forecast for Upper Mississippi Valley
Des Moines reports a four day forecast from September 11 to 14 with temperatures well below normal early and near normal by Saturday. Unseasonably cool Wednesday gives way to moderating temperatures and only light showers possible in northern Minnesota late in the period.
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Des Moines
Mississippi Valley
Minnesota
Walker Becomes A Cabinet Member
Frank D. Walker, longtime Roosevelt ally and early New Deal advocate, took the oath as postmaster general in Washington. He succeeds James M. Farley, whose resignation became effective August 31.
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Washington
Dec
Frank D. Walker
Roosevelt
Walker
James M. Farley
Demons Open Season With Defensive Focus At New London
Friday night pits Geneva Demons against New London Tigers in a season opener built on strong defense to blunt aerial attacks. Coach Geneva applies team play as veterans join newcomers in a rapid, high effort practice, with a mixed lineup and cautious assessment of starting positions.
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Peck Geneva
Geneva
New London
Tigers
Gerald Lange
Wayne Parsons
Wes Willer
Tifers
Kkliek
Iowa Hawkeyes Begin First Football Drill At Field
Nearly 100 percent turnout as 58 athletes reported for University of Iowa practice led by Dr Eddie Anderson. Absentees were sophomores James Nelson and Ed Wilkerson. others worked through limbering drills despite cooler weather. Leaders include BU Stause Tom Farmer Bobender Jim Youel as candidates for Nile Kinnick’s vacated job.
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Iowa City
Eddie Anderson
University of Iowa
James Nelson
Waterloo
Ed Wilkerson
Terre Haute
Ind
Anderson
Werther
Nile Kinnick
BU Stause
Creston
Tom Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Bob Bender
Davenport
Jim Youel
Ft. Madison
Ecxess
South Dakota
National League Standings and Tuesday Results Snapshot
The league shows Pittsburgh leads at .668 with 75 wins, while Philadelphia stands at .326 with 43 wins. Tuesday results include Pittsburgh sweeping Philadelphia 11–3 and 11–1, with rain affecting Cincinnati at Boston and other matches. upcoming games list Cincinnati at Boston, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, St. Louis at New York, and Chicago at Brooklyn. standings reflect partial records and daily results across teams.
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National League
Weka
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Annelupation
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Crate Ee
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Pittsburgh
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Boston
St. Louis
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Chicago
Brooklyn
W. Ie
Cleveland
Washington
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Riverside plans high school basketball league in Johnson county
Preliminary talks at Riverside public school outline formation of a league including all Johnson county schools outside Iowa City and six others. President is Robert Smola with committees to draft constitution and schedules. next meeting at the memorial union in Iowa City on September 12.
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Riverside
Iowa
Riverside Public School
JohRinson County
Iowa City
Robert Smola
Sharon
Center
Cosgrove
Oxford
Tiffin
Schueyville
Seton
Lone Tree
Johnson County
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Springdale
Nichols
Conesville
Atalissa
Memorial Union
Three Men Chosen to Coach Iowa Freshmen
Iowa City Sept 11 Freshman football players at the University of Iowa will report Sept 30 with a three man coaching staff in charge Dr Eddie Anderson head varsity coach said Glenn Devine former Iowa halfback joins with Hil Hofer as head freshman coach Nile Kinnick 1939 all American remains with the team Anderson noted a large squad is expected and two assistants from the coaching course may aid Holter Devine and Kinnick Notre Dame style play will be taught throughout fall.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Eddie Anderson
Glenn Devine
Iowa
Hil Hofer
Nile Kinnick
Anderson
Holter
Devine
Kinnick
Notre Dame
Shower for Bride Hosted by Noble Grand Circle
Mrs Edith Weidner entertained twenty Past Noble Grand Circle members and two guests, Mrs Brown and Mrs W J Mears, last evening. A kitchen shower for Mrs Theodore Kiesey, formerly Ernestine Murdock, followed the business meeting. Mrs Myrtle Morgan and Mrs J M White helped serve. Carrie Thompson to host next on October 8.
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Edith Weidner
Brown
Burtington
W. J. Mears
Montrose
Theodore Kiesey
Ernestine Murdock
Myrtle Morgan
J. M. White
Weidner
Carrie Thompson
United States Imports Nutmeg Worth Over 600000
The United States imports more than $600,000 worth of nutmeg. Import values and trade context indicate nutmeg as a notable commodity in U S commerce.
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U. S&s
United States
Wear
Six Man Cardinals Face Chariton Opener
Chariton hosts the Cardinals in a six man football opener as Ken Kimberlin reshapes the squad with two backfield combos led by Bob Lewis Billy Edmondson and Bill Longer. Milo Steele centers with Ellis Finke and Dick Longer in the front. Schedule shifts include Albia junior college games twice next week and a local home date set for September 26.
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Ken Kimberlin
Cardinal
Chariton
Kimberlin
Bob Lewis
Billy Edmondson
Sigourney
Bill Longer
Bart ‘Moon Richardson
Ellis Finke
Dick Longer
Don Morrison
Cardinals
Jack Mace
Harold “Skeeter” Wolf
Demon Eleven
Ed “Pud” McCutchen
Milo Steele
Richardson
Bealen Bulli
Wellman
Maria Gingerich
Kalona
IAS
Bill Steele
Washington High School
Centerville
Oone
Albia Junior College Pirates
Albia
Osceola Ald
Bloomfield
Oxecdla
Bloonfield
Southern Iowa
Iowa to Sell Tickets for University Home Contests
The University of Iowa will place coupon books on sale next week. General public price is $11 and $10 for students. The year books admit to 35 to 40 events across football, basketball, baseball, track, swimming, wrestling, and gymnastics, with reserved seats for major home football and basketball games.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Charles Galiher
Demonstration of Kitchens Given for Amen Home
Members of sections 2 and 3 of the American Home department attended a kitchen demonstration in the Y M C A community room yesterday. L K Wilson of Eclipse Lumber arranged the event with Curtis company W G Claney presenting Phil Harris. Harris outlined seven basic kitchen designs and shown miniature modern models detailing color lighting and layout as about 85 women asked questions afterward.
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American Home Department
Y. M
L. Kk. Wilson
Eclipse Lumber Company
Wilson
W. G. Claney
Curtis Company
Clinton
Phil Harris
J. Kk. Wright
Harris
Longest railroad bridge spans Utah trestle and salt beds
The trestle linking Ogden and Lucia Utah over Great Salt Lake is described as the world’s longest railroad bridge. The route traverses 12 miles on a trestle and 15 miles on foundations laid on salt beds.
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Ogden
Lucia
Utah
Great Salt Lake
Mrs Joe McClelland of Wellman Dies at 73
Mrs. Joe McClelland 73, Wellman, died at home after a long illness. Funeral at 2 p m tomorrow in Wellman Methodist Church with Rev J W Potter of Mt Pleasant officiating. Interment in Wellman cemetery. Survivors include husband Joe and four daughters plus nine grandchildren.
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Wellman
Joe McClelland
Wellman Methodist Church
J. W., Potter
Mt. Pleasant
Wellman Cemetery
Winifred Palmer
McCelland
Marylizabethvans
Jefferson County
Samuel
Marian Newland Evans
Washington County
Nira
Joe McCeland
Joe Evans
Walter Furman
Frank Evans
Will Evans
South English
Mr and Mrs Cook Host Club Picnic at Sunset Park
The Just Usecub club held a picnic supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Cook with 27 members and families present. Guests played pinochle and Chinese checkers. Mrs. Cook won high score, Mrs. Schell low, and Mrs. Van Dorin the travel prize. Mrs. Schell joined the club. Dorothe Johnson attended as a guest. Committees included Mrs. Cook, Mrs. J. H. Campbell, Mrs. D. W. McCure, Mrs. Caldwell, and Mrs. Messer.
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Sunset Park
Mrs
Max Cook
Cook
Robert Schell
R. D. van Dorin
Schell
Dorothe Johnson
J. H. Campbell
D. W. McCure
John Caldwell
EF. H Messer
Ainsworth Faculty Reception Planned at United Presbyterian
A reception for teachers of the Ainsworth Consolidated School is set for Friday evening at the United Presbyterian church parlors. From both the Methodist and United Presbyterian churches come committees handling refreshments program decoration and related tasks.
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Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Church
Ainsworth Consolidated
Methodist
United Presbyterian
Clarence Owen
Mae Gordon
Myrte Thoma
Nora Spessard
Bert Booth
Amy Hemphill
Audra Pearson
Virginia Coon
Max White
Lee
Mrs Graham Hosts E O W Club Meeting
Eight members and one guest, Mrs Vina Manassier, met at Mrs Laura Grattiam’s home for an EOW club evening. Light refreshments followed a brief business meeting and social time. A out of town guest, Mrs Amor Norton of New London, is visiting Washington with local host Mrs Robert Dawson through early next week.
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Vina Manassier
Laura Grattiam
Bk.o.w
Amor Norton
New London
Norton
Washington
Robert Dawson
Mrs Page Feted at Birthday Dinner
Mrs J K Zeek hosted a three course dinner in honor of her sister Mrs EB J Page’s eighty four birthday. Attending were Mrs Page’s three daughters Mrs Claud Bain Mrs Ray Phillips of Washington Mrs Stella Gardner and Oscar Page of Fairfield.
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J. K. Zeek
EB. J Page
Pythian Sisters Hold Family Night Potluck in K P Hall
The Pythian Sisters hosted a family night supper in K P hall with 35 attendees. A centerpiece of green and purple grapes and two bouquets decorated the table, and afterward members played ecard games and visited. Nora Faulkner and Howard Hotle led the supper committee.
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Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Nora Faulkner
Howard Hotle
Early Texas Constitution Banned Ministers From Congress
A historical note states that the Republic of Texas constitution barred ministers of the gospel from serving in Congress, reflecting church and state boundaries of the era.
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Texas
Republic of Texas
Congress
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