Local Residents Take Vacations and Join Family Visits
Margaret Applegate and Dorothy Melinski plan a two week absence from McLellan store work. Velma Strausser of Keswick visits. Melinski to Des Moines to see a cousin. Doris VanZanty and Helen Applegate accompany visiting relatives from Grinnell. Harold Beman of Ottumwa takes charge of Harwood shoe shop with his family moving next week. Gordon Engstrom returns to Burlington as a shoe repairman. T W Brown of Hollywood visits Bailey family in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Applegate
Dorothy Melinski
McLellan
Velma Strausser
Keswick
Des Moines
Miss Melinski
Guesis
Helen Applegate
Harold Beman
Ottumwa
Harwood
Mr. Beman
Gordon Engstrom
Burlington
Mr. Engstrom
Snider Shoe
Kalona
Six Man Cards to Hold First Night Practice at Case Field
Public invited to view the 1940 edition of the Washington junior college Cardinals as they begin practice under lights at Case Field tonight at 7 30. Coach Ken Kimberlin plans two full squads for tomorrow’s six man game with Chariton Junior College and hopes for a large turnout to see early prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case Field
Ken Kimberlin
Junior College Cardinals
Washington
Chariton Junior College
Chariton
Kimberlin
Cardinal
Local notes and visits span towns and events
Mrs J Martin White left for Omaha to visit a week with Mrs Nettie Watson. Mrs J A Walker of West Chester returned from Wellsburg and Pennsylvania due to a moderate illness in his ninety first year. Eleanor Beagel arrived from Miami for a visit with Mrs A L Nelson. Donald Banks welcome a son weighing seven and one half pounds born at home. Naomi Wilson resumes work at University hospital after vacation. Karl Libe reports on State Farm Insurance growth. Grand opening model home today and tomorrow in South 4th. Don C Davis and DeVere Newbury plan a Cedar River canoe trip Cedar Rapids to Port Louisa returning Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Walker
West Chester
J. M. Walker
Wellsburg
W. Va
Pennsylvania
Donald Banks
Wellston
Don C. Davis
DeVere Newbury
Cedar Hapids
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Port Louisa
W. Davis
Don
National League Standings and Wednesday Baseball Results
National League standings show Brooklyn leading with a 78 57 record and a .678 percentage, followed by Chicago and St Louis. Wednesday games produced multiple doubleheaders and decisive wins, including Cincinnati over Boston in two, Chicago over Brooklyn, and St Louis over New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
W. L. Pet. Cimermnet
Brooklyn
Picigocee
Acm
Chicas
Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
L Pet
Bealer Hosts Good Will Club Meeting At Home
Ten members of the Good Will club and one guest from Iowa City gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs W A Bealer's home. Memories from school days sparked entertainment. A October picnic dinner was planned at Sunset Park for five October birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Quevet
Jani
Iowa City
W. A. Bealer
Elu
Sunset Park
L. L. Lemtey
J.T. Tucker
RB. Howworth
W A. Benier
Forman
Vire Bealer
Miss Probst
Clu
P. Finch
Shafer, Minn
L. L. Lemlev
Daughter Born Near Riverside at Home Birth
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Guy Geret at their home near Riverside this morning. The baby weighs four pounds three and four tenths ounces. The note also mentions the grand opening of the Model Home today and tomorrow just north of the hospital and invites readers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Geret
Riverside
Model Home
Hospital
Farewell party for Rev and Mrs I Fredmund at Baptist church
About 160 members and friends gathered at the Baptist church for a farewell honoring Rev. and Mrs. I. Fredmund as they prepare to move to First Baptist Church of Chtrdan Iowa on Sept 15. The program featured songs, scripture, prayers, and a social hour with gifts from the Friendly Bible class and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Fredmund
Baptist Church
Fredmund
First Baptist Church
Chtrdan
Iowa
John Beenblossom
Leo Mangold
Charles Murdock
Maxine Mangold
Herald Walker
Edith McConnell
Kudle Schmidt
Clara Faulkner
S. W. Easter
John Litthe
Jesus
Rosemary Club Hosts Bridge Afternoon
Mrs Dale Jones entertained the Rosemary club at her home with three bridge tables. Donald Brows won high and Charles Rothlisberger was low. New members John Robinson and Mrs George Horn were elected. A roast was served. next meeting is September 24 with Mr and Mrs Civee Stewart hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Jones
Rosemary Club
Donald Brows
Charles Rothlisberger
Be. Fitzgerald
Boyd Foster
John Robinson
George Horn Duriie
Sunset Park
Vrs. Jones
Shirley Augustine
Cievee Stewart
Anniversary and Birthday Notes From West Chester
Local page lists Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Junkin celebrating 32 years of marriage with well wishes. Several residents have birthdays including Maxine Hanley aged eight and Albert Dayton, a Three Quarter Century club member, noted as being born 78 years ago. Spare candles mark youngsters Larry and Bobbie Truax with third grade events mentioned. Church news recalls farewells for Mund and Munds and a singing ceremony and benediction at a gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dayton
West Chester
Larry Jackson
Wilbur Jackson
Bobbie Truax
Guy Truax
Bobbie
St. James School
Maurita Darnel Honored at Pre-Habital Shower
Florence and Naomi Kyle hosted a home shower Tuesday evening for Maurita Darnel. Entertainment included games and bride advice, with miscellaneous gifts opened and streamers used as décor. Guests were seated at tables with flowers candles and veiled bride favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence and
Naomi Kyle
Maurita Darnel
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities
Social calendar lists upcoming meetings and events: Country Club dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the clubhouse OWS and Masonic Temple regular meeting. Friendship Club Friday at 2 p.m. and Methodist church unit meetings at 2:30 p.m. with numbered hosts listed on Main Street to Washington Street. Past Worthy Matrons meets Saturday at 2:20 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Tuesday Royal Neighbors social at 7:30 p.m. at 606 North Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluubhouse
Ows
Masonic Temple
Wayne Gideon
The
Methodist Church
BK. EB. Ward
W. Main
Herman Wallace
E. 2Nd St
S. 4Th
Hugh Hall
Town Ave
Ra Rathmel
Washington St
Charles R. Wilson
Walter
Brown
H. J. Brendeman
William Gaton
Howard McBride
Madison St
Worthy Matrons
Royal Neighbors
Nellie Wiley
North Fifth Avenue
Chicken Dinner Served by St Pauls Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid society of St Pauls Evangelical and Reform church cleared about 99 at a chicken supper and bazaar last evening in the church basement. Mrs Henry Witthoft Mrs John Zieglowsky and Mrs George Miller led the planning and arrangement efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Henry Witthoft
John Zieglowsky
George Miller
Harriet Bey Shower Hosted by Mrs. McBride
Mrs. Howard McBride hosted a miscellaneous shower for Harriet Bey with twenty-one guests. The room featured a lilies and asters centerpiece and fall florals. Prizes went to four hosts in afternoon contests. out of town guests included Mrs. Otto Walton and Mrs. Maley from Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McBride
Harriet Bey
L. A. Jones
Harvey Meek
Ralph Orr
G. W. Mannsster
Miss Bey
Don Orr
Fern Crozier
Robert Barclay
Des Moines
Crozet
A. W. Yard
Officers Elected in Jr Mission Group at Methodist Church
Officers for the Junior Missionary society were elected at a yesterday afternoon meeting in the Methodist church. Neda Faye Aston was named president, Martha Downing vice president, and Carol Parrett secretary. The group opened with singing to The Old Story. Mrs Barr outlined the year’s work to ten members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Neda Faye Aston
Nateet
Martha Downing
Carol Parrett
Mra. D. C. Barr
Women of the church aid event with young workers
The church event benefited from the assistance of women members and the young people serving as waiters. Mrs Roy Piste is president of the Ald society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Piste i
Ald Socety
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl Klein
Torn
Carl
Wolf Floral CO
Henry Shields
Henry
Yellowstone
Mount Ranier Parks
Harold Kloptenstein
Ada VanZanty
Doris
Grinnell
Evelyn VanZanty
T. W. Brown
Hollywood, Calif
Mrs
Marsh W. Bailey
Hormel
van Camp
del Monts Juice
Michigan
Elberta
Freestone
U.S. NO
Pascal Celery
ITAL
Dot
U.S
Peck
Catis
Pineapple No. S
Chis
Lajashington Fruit Market
J. Martin White
Omaha
Nebr
Nettie Watson
Christian Ladies Aid
Washington Cleaners
Neil
Eleanor Beagel
Miami, Fla
A. L. Nelson
Saturday Evening Post
Ladies Home Journal
PEO
Pratt Brothers
Ralph and
Clyde
Pratts
Reister Bros
Naomi Wilson
University Hospital
L. E. Wilson
Karl Libe
Danville
State Farm Insurance Company
Glen Barclay
George Breitenbach
Anna Belle Clark
Davenport
Cora Hopping
Northwestern Hell Company
South 4Th
Meeting of Rosemary Club
Ralph Junkin
Maxine Lucille Hanley
Nira
Lloyd Luers
Mary Scranton
Ois Jacoba
Ivan Norton
Jonn Allen
Bessie Dvorak
Robert Green
Ralph Pratt
Fred Lindenmeyer
Dora Saunders
Brighton
Oscar Holmes
Crawfordsville
Johnson’s Grocery
Armoni
Ibs
Chase & Sanborn
Parker
Fey
Doyvyle
ARKID
American Institute of Laundering
Presbyterian Church
W. D. Dwyer
West Washingto Street
Ladies Aid
Mrs. McBride
Eleeted
Mission
Grou
Gore
Kayser Undies
By Kayser and
Dy Gay
Rothschild's
C. V. Grall
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