Local Visits Highlight Weekend Across Iowa City and Nearby Areas
Lorene Weinard and Bill Paul sen visited with Leonard Pohren family in Iowa City. Washington shoppers included Oral Miller of Olds and Russell Owens of Columbus Junction. Raymond Snyder and two children from Wapello stayed with Clarence French family. Casper Wyoming visitors stopped to see Marian and Ruth Bridges. A group attended the grape festival in Nauvoo Illinois. Howard Baxter of Cleveland plans to enroll at Iowa State College in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Weinard
Bill Paulsen
Iowa City
Ray Stalder
Leonard Pohren
Washington
Oral Miller
Olds
Russell Owens
Columbus Junction
Raymond Snyder
Wapello
Clarence French
H. H. Baxter
Howard
Cleveland
Ohio
Proposed Purchase No. 730 Sealed Bids Iowa 1949
Sealed bids for one half ton pickup due 10:00 A M September 23 1949 at the Iowa State Highway Commission Ames. Proposal forms from A Frink Washington Iowa. Preference given to Iowa grown products under Chapter 73 Code 1946 Walter Ruther State Car Dispatcher Sept 12 19
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Highway Commission
Ames
Iowa
4. A. Frink
Washington
YWCA Training School to Address Parliamentary Procedure
Prof H E Kelso of Iowa City will speak at the YWCA officers training school second session Thursday at 2 30 PM at the YMC A. All club officers and interested persons are invited to learn how to handle motions and amendments during meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Kelso
Iowa City
Ywca Officers Training School
YMCA
Pleads Guilty in Hitchhike Slaying Case
Alvin J. Brown 20 of Tulsa pleaded guilty to murder in the June 6 hitchhike slaying of William Muldoon 35 at Mason City. Judge Tankersley set 9 a.m. Wednesday for arguments to determine degree after Brown’s plea and withdrawal of a defense motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Alvin J. Brown
Tulsa
Okla
William Muldoon
Mason City
B. O. Tankersley
Brown
Alva Brown
Muldoon
Rhodes
Marshall County
Notice of Probate of Will in Washington Iowa
An instrument purporting to be the last will of William M Tener, deceased, dated October 23 1934, has been filed and a hearing set for September 19 1949 at 9:30 AM in Washington Iowa. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Iowa
Washington County
William M. Tener
Court House
Washington
District Court
R. R. Noonan
World Forest Ownership Shares Across Nations
The United States including its possessions holds about 9.1 percent of the world’s forest area. Russia accounts for 21.1 percent, the British Commonwealth 21 percent, Brazil 13.4 percent, with the remainder spread across fifty other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
British Commonwealth
Brazil
Farmers Air Views At GOP Ames Forum
Iowa Republicans held a statewide farm forum at Iowa State College to hear dirt farmers on farm legislation. Senate observers from the congressional delegation attended as non political participants, chaired by Secretary of Agriculture Harry Linn. A Sioux City farm vote rally is set for Sept 23 and 24 with a preceding Sept 22 meeting of Midwest finance chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
GOP
Harry Linn
Sioux City
Gabbert to Instruct Journalism Classes at Parsons College
Fairfield Daily Ledger editor Dean Gabbert was named instructor in journalism at Parsons College and head of the college news bureau. A Parsons alumnus, he will teach journalism, run the bureau, and continue work at the Ledger started in 1938. President Tom F. Shearer praised the appointment for enhancing training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Aditor
Dean Gabbert
Fairfield Daily Ledger Today
Parsons College
Gabbert
Parsons
College
the Ledger
Tom F. Shearer
September sale notices for J A Harwood Estate and other auctions
Household goods sale at 315 West Washington Street by J A Harwood Estate on September 17 starting 1 30. Hog sale by Bacon Type at 14 miles north of Mt Pleasant on highway 21 starting 1 99 on September 20. Purebred Hampshire sale at Lorin Oxley Sons West Liberty Iowa on October 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
J. A. Harwood
Mt. Pleasant
Town
McAllister Seed Farms
Hampshire
Lorin Oxley & Sons
West Liberty
Iowa
Ed Rees Family Hosts Chicago Visitors and Local Guests
Ed Rees and Floyd Blankenhorn households host a stream of visitors from Chicago and nearby towns. Weekend gatherings include the Williams, Rees, Evans, Thomas, Griffith, Lindeen, Stookey, Maxwell, Edgar, and Reschley families with meals and social events across Fairview Crawfordsville and Wayland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Blankenhorn
Fairview
Margaret Williams
Dorothy Rees
John Evans
Chicago
Ed Rees
Rees
Richard Thomas
John Griffith
Brayner
Doreen Williams
Randolph
Wis
Robert Roberts
Washington
O. L. Stookey
Des Moines
Lillian Maxwell
Joan
Vincent Lindeen
Sweedesburg
Origin of baseball rooted in stoolball history
The Encyclopedia Americana notes that American baseball and English cricket emerged from stoolball, a 600-year-old game. Players pitched at an upturned three legged stool. later circuit running and addedbases led to the game being called base ball and then rounders by 1700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encyclopedia Americana
Shirley Fry to Wed Harold Taylor in Des Moines
WELLMAN Mr and Mrs A L Fry of Wellman announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Shirley Ann Fry of Des Moines to Harold Sh Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Sidney Taylor of Des Moines. The wedding is set for October 23 at the First Evangelical United Brethren church in Des Moines. Miss Fry a Brighton high school and Thompson Beauty school graduate and now works at Daniels Beauty Salon in Des Moines. Mr Taylor a East Des Moines high school graduate and employed at Taylor Refrigerator company in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
A. L. Fry
Shirley Ann
Des Moines
Harold Sh. Taylor
Sidney Taylor
First Evangelical of
United Brethren Church
Miss Fry
Brighton
Thompson
Daniel's Beauty Salon
Mr. Taylor
East Des Moines High School
Taylor Refrigerator Company
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Norton’s Father
Mr and Mrs Keith Norton hosted a birthday dinner Sunday at 6 pm honoring Mr Norton’s father van Norton in a local town and county notice noting the family gathering and occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Norton
Mr. Norton
van Norton
Mrs and Mrs Vondrasek Host Sunday Dinner Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vondrasek entertained Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Forbes of Conesville, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Welch of Geneseo Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kron and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Havel, Lehkoy and Robert, at Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vondrasek
Clarence Forbes
Conesville
Maynard Welch
Geneseo, Il
Martin Kron
Roy Havel
Lehkoy
Robert
Surprise Birthday for Mrs. Horning Draws Family Gathering
Twenty relatives and friends secretly gathered at Mrs. Elmer Morning’s home to celebrate her birthday. They arrived while the radio played, served cooperative dinner, and shared three homemade ice cream gallons. Gifts included a chenille bedspread and greeting cards as the guests sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Horning
Elmer Vincent
Cecil Davison
Leonard Hardin
Mr. Horning
Keota
Wellman
Chris Horning
Washington
Hardin
Gloria Jean
Rock Island
Walter Horning
Donald Blum
Martha Thrasher
William Horning
Leader North Carolina Tops U.S. in timber plant count
North Carolina leads the United States with the highest number of lumber and basic timber products plants, reflecting the state’s strong wood products industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
United States
Outdoorsmans Code Emphasizes Wildlife Respect and Planning
A compact guide urges hunters and wildlife lovers to give wildlife space, respect others, and plan for future seasons. It highlights ethical behavior, safe practices, and keeping habitats healthy for ongoing enjoyment and conservation.
HJ Club Hosts Games Meeting With Mrs Harold Strum
The HJ club met Thursday at Mrs. Harold Strum's home with 13 members and three honorary members attending. Prizes were awarded to high and low winners, co prizes to Escher, Prebyl and Luers, a Red Cross collection was taken, and Mrs Escher reported on the YWCA officers training school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HJ Club
Harold Strum
Joe Te Bockhorst
Everett Cox
Vern Escher
Dale Dawn
Dean Luers
Art Beranek
Urban Te Bockhorst
Adolph Shalla
Escher
Will Prebyl
Will Prebyl and Mrs. Luers. Mrs. Duwn
Red Cross
YWCA
PTA Ladies Tea Towels for Lincoln School Meeting
The Lincoln school PTA invites members to the first meeting Wednesday at 3 p m in the school. Attendees are asked to bring towels as cooks’ supply runs low. Junior college girls assist in the library for child care. A tea honors new teachers and parents after the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
PTA
Twildo Class Supper Held At Kalona Golf Course
The Twildo class of the local Methodist church and guests met for a cooperative supper at Kalona golf course on Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Sylvanus Miller Jr and Mr and Mrs Paul Benell led the planning committee. Afterward, attendees played various games for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Twildo
Methodist Church
Kalona Golf Course
Sylvanus Miller Jr
Paul Benell
Cherry Luckenbill Celebrates 11th Birthday With Weiner Roast
Cherry Luckenbill daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Luckenbill was 11 years old Sunday. To honor her birthday she entertained six girls at a weiner roast Saturday evening. The party included supper outside then ice cream and cake and gift giving with guests Winifred Horst Margaret Ahrens Gladys Knupp Mary Ruth Galloway Sara Trotman and Joan Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Luckenbill
Lester Luckenbill
Cherry
Winifred Horst
Margaret Ahrens
Gladys Knupp
Mary Ruth Galloway
Sara Trotman
Joan Marie
Marilyn Ruegsegger Weds Keith Kirkpatrick at Batavia Church
Marilyn Ruegsegger daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Ruegsegger married Keith Kirkpatrick of North English Saturday at 2 pm in Batavia Methodist Church. Rev Jarl Erb officiated with Ruth Schantz and Jim Hotchkiss as attendants. The couple plans a honeymoon in Wisconsin and will reside in North English where Mr Kirkpatrick works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Ruegsegger
A. C. Ruegsegger
Keith Kirkpatrick
North English
Batavia
Jarl Erb
Ruth Schantz
Jim Hotchkiss
Wisconsin
Kirkpatrick
Anna Baskett Weds W D Dunton In Methodist Church
Anna Mae Baskett daughter of Mr and Mrs George Baskett Wyaconda Missouri wed William D Dunton of Columbus Junction son of Roy Dunton Iowa City Saturday at 6 PM in the Methodist church Dr Fred E Miller officiated The couple will reside at 320 FE Main Street with Miss Baskett continuing teaching at the high school and Mr Dunton employed at Luckey's Implement store Columbus Junction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mae Baskett
George W. Baskett
Wyconda
William D. Dunton
Columbus Junction
Roy Dunton
Iowa City
Fred E. Miller
Bertha Ross
William Luckey
Ruth Simpson
Bette Teall
Robert White
Luckey
Dunton
Main Street
U S Population Reaches Record 1949 Total
The census bureau reports the U S population rose to a record high of 147,946,000 on January 1 1949 up from 145,434,000 a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
U.S
Patterns Survey Finds Half Buy 25 Cent Patterns
A survey indicates that 51 percent of pattern users paid 25 cents for their latest patterns. The report highlights a preference for low priced designs among consumers.
Mrs. Mitchell Hosts Social Hour Club Meeting
Nine members of the Social Hour club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Max Mitchell in Crawfordsville. Members shared vacation trip stories and program booklets were distributed. A potluck supper for the men was planned for October at the Monson home. Mrs. Cleo Fletcher and Mrs. Don Blankenhorn assisted in serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Social Hour Club
Max Mitchell
Monson
Cleo Fletcher
Don Blankenhorn
Fortnightly Club Elects Convention Delegates
The Fortnightly Club elected delegates and alternates to the district Federated convention at Ft. Madison on October 13. Fifteen new members were accepted, with Mrs. Ralph Wleese presiding and Anna Dawson opening remarks on parliamentary procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Madison
YWCA
Ralph Wleese
Anna Dawson
Club
T. A. Michels
William Sitler
Dorothy Rees to Wed J P Evans
Mr and Mrs Edward R Rees announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Dorothy to John P Evans of Chicago Illinois. The wedding is planned for October 8 at 7 pm in the Salem Presbyterian church near Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Edward R. Rees
Dorothy
John P. Evans
Chicago, Il
Salem Presbyterian Church
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Larry Humm
E. G. Humm
Wolf’s Flower Shop
K. Anderson
Casper, Wyo
Marian
Ruth Bridges
R. J. Tanner
Jack and
Jane
Gene Davis
John Whittaker
Dave McCall
Tom Tanner
Nauvoo, Ill
Walter Ruther
Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Washington Junior College
John McConnell
Pachmaya
Sorber
Chamberlin Bros
The
American Bar Association
St. Louis
Joseph D. Stecher
Toledo
Harold J. Gallagher
New York
Harold H. Bredell
Indianapolis
Frank E. Homan
Seattle
Wash
Walter M. Bastian
Washington, D. C
International Soundphoto
Farmers
Don Monson
Iowa University
Pat Edgar
Cedar Falls
Teacher's College
Joan Maxwell
Winfield
Rees Twins
Cheryl Ann
Carole Jean
Dale Darbyshire
Allan
Howard Witting
Homer Mayer
Wellston
W. H. Edgar
W. J. Edgar
Oren Harrell
Cyndia
Shirley A. Fry
Mrs. Horning
West
Madison & D Ave
K. Kirkpatrick
Anna M. Baskett
W. D. Dunton
U. S
Florsheim
Jess
America
Booth & Horak
Mrs. Mitchell
J. P. Evans
C. V. Crull
John W. Lee
Jom Duncan
Bobbie Bras
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