Demons Face New London Tigers In Openers Under Lights
New London hosts the Iowa high school football debut of Washington Demons coach Fred Geneva. Kickoff is 7 45 p m at Henry County town with a strong Tigers lineup led by veteran eight starters from last year. Demons seek win to lift spirits and set tone for Little Six slate. Key players: Gallagher Gates Berdo Anderson and Burger anchor the lineup while injuries limit three reserve returnees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Washington Anderson
Faulkner Simmons
Gates Byers
Gallagher Sams
Pease Schwitzer
Darnell Lockesack
Wdae Burger Apoe Citenx
Berdo Ball
Cole
Sehneider
Joysneete
Anderson W. Parsons
Lance Lange
Lowe
Lawrence
Pops” Harrison
Lowa
Elwin Shain
Ted Swenson
Fred Ekstrand
Iowa Wesleyan
Washington
Fred
Peck
Geneva
Iowa
Fred Geneva
Demons
New London Tigers
Henry County
Tigers
Ihe Tigers
Jimmy Gallagher
Bob Gates
Tom Berdo
Don Burger
Terry Anderson
Roger Lance
Wet Chester
Local News Notes From Sigourney and Surrounding Areas
L Dale Holland of Philadelphia arrived to spend a few days with his mother Mrs W A Holland and relatives. Mrs Robert Risk and Mrs G W White visited Sigourney as guests of Mrs Mores Beach. Mrs Risk and Mrs White traveled to Des Moines and Ames with Mr Risk for highway commission lettings. A rummage sale is planned for Friday the 18th at Care’s Market. Mrs John Lemley of Joseph was honored at luncheon by Mrs Elizabeth Brindley. Mrs Lemley celebrates her 85th birthday and plans to winter with daughter Mrs Jeanette Lemsey Mick in southern Colorado. Twin daughters Charlene and Jene born to Mr and Mrs Ruebsam of Iowa City. Harold Brown of Albia begins as G A store manager. G A staff reorganized with Paul Thomassen focusing on supervision of Sigourney, Keota and Washington. Harold Parks works in meat dept at Columbus Junction. The Vancal Wesley farm at Salem was sold to Louie Horefowsky for 84 an acre. Charles Brown auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Risk
G. W. White
Sigurney
Ares Beach
Risk
Ts. White
Wesday
Des Moines
Mr. Risk
Ames
Highway Commission
John Lemley
Joseph
Ofc
Elizabeth Brindley
Miey
Lem
Lemley
Barclay’s
Lemsey
Oregon
Harold Brown
Albia
G. A
Paul Thomassen
Sigourney
Keota
Ashington
Harold Parks
Columbus Junction
Brown
Harold James
West Third Street
Jimmy
Stewart School
Mr. Brown
Webster City
Vancal Wesley
Salem
Louie Hore Fowsky
Charles Brown
Knights Tempear Work in the Red Cross Tenue
Knights attend Red Cross activity after the Chapter meeting. All Knights requested to be present at 7. WL Brookhart, E. Cc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights
Red Cross
Brookhart
Hawkins and Sehreiner Tie N JMarriage License in Rock Falls
Frank M. Hawkins and Hazel Sehreiner, both of Rock Falls, NJ, obtained a marriage license yesterday in the local office. The couple resides in Rock Falls and plan to wed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Hawkins
Hazel Sehreiner
Rock Falls, NJ
Scores and standings from American League games
The American League table shows Detroit first with 79 wins and 68 losses, Cleveland 78-68, New York 76-59, Boston 78-64, Chicago 73-64, Washington 59-78, St. Louis 68-82, and Philadelphia 60-81. Thursday results include Chicago beating Philadelphia 1 0, Chicago 4 Philadelphia 8, Detroit 6 New York 3, Cleveland 8 Boston 1, Washington 7 St. Louis 2. Upcoming games list Philadelphia at Chicago, Washington at St. Louis, New York at Detroit, Boston at Cleveland with tied percentages.
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Ww. L. Pet
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Tigers
Indians
Yanks
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
St Louis
St Souia
Cardinals Open Six Man Football At Chariton Tonight
Washington junior college will inaugurate six man football with a trip to Chariton to face Chariton junior college. The game starts at eight o clock and coaches debate starting lineup between two distinct units as fans attended a public workout at Case field and look forward to the home opener.
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Washington Junior College
Washington
Cardinal
Case Field
Washington County Sunday School Convention Program
The Washington county council of Christian education hosts its Sunday school convention at Haskins Presbyterian Church on Thursday September 19. Theme is Christian Education for Christian Living with L W Soule presiding and a full schedule of worship, addresses, group conferences, lunch, exhibits, and awards for church participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Council of Christian Edtucation
Haskins Presbyterian Church
Washington County Council of Christian Education
Flows State Council of Christian Education
L. W. Soule
Vernon Wittrig
George Pennington
West Chester
O. G Herbrecht
Des Moines
World Series Opens October 2 in Cincinnati or Brooklyn
Baseball Commissioner Landis announced the World Series will start October 2 in Cincinnati or Brooklyn. The first two games will be at the home park of the National League pennant winner, with only Cincinnati and Brooklyn holding a mathematical chance for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kennesaw M. Landis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Independent Telephone Leaders Meet in Des Moines YMCA
A Western Iowa gathering of independent telephone firms convened Wednesday at the Des Moines YMCA under Charles C. Deering of Des Moines Iowa Independent Telephone Association leadership. Anne Barnes of Ames assisted, with Iowa State College extension division support. About 70 registrants from 27 towns attended the sessions on management, commercial and plant work and operators training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
YMCA
Charles C. Deering
Des Moines
Iowa Independent Telephone Association
Anne Barnes
Ames
Extension Divinior
Lown State College
Deering
Barnes
Community Thanks for Support During Illness
A grateful note expresses appreciation for the kindness of friends and neighbors shown during a period of illness, highlighting communal care and support.
Nursing Conference Links Des Moines and Washington Units
Nurses from Des Moines and Washington counties, led by Dr. B C Sage, attended a statewide nursing conference in Des Moines. State and district health officials including Alma Hartz and Miss Johnson joined with Peterson and Smith of Des Moines county for a luncheon at North Side cafe before resuming discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
In Moines County
B.C. Sage
Washington
Washington County
Peterson and Smith
Des Moines County
Alma Hartz
Miss Johnson
Mable Mortvedt
State Health Department
North Side
C. A Rolce
J. M. Lloyd
Death of Gearalene McGraw at 14 in City hospital
Gearalene McGraw 14 daughter of Clarence and Mrs McGraw of North English formerly Ainsworth and Keota died at University hospital flown City this morning at 7 o clock from septic throat. She is survived by her parents a brother Jerry and a sister Rosalie. Funeral arrangements had not been made yet this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gearalene McGraw
Mre
Clarence McGraw
North English
Ainsworth
Keota
University Hospital
Flown City
Jerry
Rosalie
September Meeting at Unit 2 Hosts Mrs Beggs
Unit 2 of the Methodist church held its September meeting in the home of Mrs. William Beggs yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Genkinger led the devotional, the business meeting followed, and Mrs. Ward McCutcheon named committees for the year. Eighty three calls were reported and Mrs. Genkinger described the new church society plan. Mrs. T. R. Benn spoke of a Washington state trip during the program. Guests included Mrs. Ed Aston Mrs. Stan Kiesey and son Danny and Mrs. William Nordyke assisted with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
William Beggs
Mary Genkinger
Ward McCutcheon
Genkinger
New Church Society
T. R. Benn
Washington State
Ed Aston
Stan Kiesey
Danny
William Nordyke
Beggs
Mrs Lloyd Walker Hosts Sunday School Class Supper
Mrs Lloyd Walker entertained her United Presbyterian Sunday School class at her home last evening. Nine girls from sixth to eighth grade attended with one guest Lila Holden. The group played games before supper was served at six o clock.
Public Affairs Luncheon Meetings Tells Church Event
Mrs. J. O. Sexton and Dessa Shaw hosted the first Public Affairs section 2 luncheon of the year yesterday at the Presbyterian church. Seventeen members and four guests attended as a purple petunia centerpiece graced the T shaped tables. Eva Denny and four others answered roll with Bible names starting with their initials. The program covered party platforms and budgets led by Maude McScreedy, Mrs. Leslie Gates, Mrs. R. G. Cherry, and Mrs. Knerr of Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Sexton
Dessa Shaw
Public Affairs Department
Presbyterian Church
Eva Denny
C. A. Boice
J. K. Lemmon
Don Brindley
Ladies Aid Society
Republican Party
Maude McScreedy
Democratic Party
Leslie Gates
R. G. Cherry
Potluck and Bridge at Country Club Evening
Country club members enjoyed a potluck supper at the clubhouse last evening followed by bridge games. Mrs. Frank Crone won the high score prize for the evening. A family night dinner is scheduled for next Thursday evening September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Frank Crone
Daughters of Union Veterans Potluck Supper Next Monday
The Daughters of Union Veterans will host a potluck supper at 6 30 p m in the G A R room at the court house before their regular business meeting at 7 30 p m next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Court Hove
Local residents attend games and relocate homes
Robert Young and others plan to attend the Washington New London game in New London. Numerous residents and visitors move to new addresses in nearby towns including Indianapolis and Audubon. Community members engage in social events, club meetings, and training trips, with several families relocating their households and work locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Young
Katherine Kaney
J. Thomas Stewart
Robert and
William Shannon
New London
Mrs Longwell Hosts Rebekah Club Meeting
Mrs Frank Longwell hosted the Rebekah club meeting yesterday afternoon with strong attendance and two guests Mrs Brown of Burlington and Mrs Jean Siegle. One new member Mrs Olive Gray was welcomed. Mrs Longwell was assisted by Mrs Siegle in serving refreshments. Plans for the next meeting will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Longwell
Rebekah Club
Brown
R Burlington
Jean Siegle
Olive Gray
Longwell
Slegie
Birthday notices for local residents honored today
Mrs. A Janson marks a long life as a Three Quarter Century member turning SS. On Friday the 11th several names appear including Mrs J W Guy Joe Kalk Helen Applegate and others. Margaret Jane Carris and her mother also have birthdays today with Wilma Wooley turning sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Janson
J. W. Guy
Joe Kalk
Helen Applegate
Rayleeve
L. C. Willits
Sherman Watson
Charlos McConnell
Zora Rhodes
Billy Payne
Ira Coon
Aineworth
Charles Mapel
Riverside
Margaret Jane Carris
Kenneth Carris
Corydon
Wilma Wooley
Widow Wins Suit on Hustand Insurance
In Des Moines a jury found Harold A. Allison died by accident, not suicide. The verdict awarded widow Marjorie Allison double indemnity on two $1,000 life policies from Bankers Life Co, confirming $2,000 paid and awarding an additional $2,000 under the accidental death clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
O. S. Franklin
Harold A. Allison
Jefferson
Marjorie Allison
Bankers Life Co
Oskaloosa Wins 1941 DAR District Convention Host
Clinton reports Oska loosa was chosen to host the 1941 Southeast Iowa District Daughters of the American Revolution convention after the 1940 district meeting accepted the bid. State officers were on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Clinton
Iowa
Daughters of the American Revolution
Buried Inside Cinder Shaft Saved by Men
Ole A. Sorenson, 55, was nearly suffocated for about ten minutes in a cinder shaft at the Iowa Public Service Co. power plant in Waterloo. Fred Haberer opened the shaft gate to flood the area with air, then workers and firemen used ropes to pull Sorenson to safety. He suffered only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ole A. Sorenson
Iowa Public Service Co
Fred Haberer
Sorenson
Haberer
Woman's Relief Corps Delegate Attends National G A R Camp
A Woman's Relief Corps delegate from the first district traveled with Mrs. Orpha Turner and other delegates to Springfield after leaving Fairfield on Saturday morning. They joined a bus trip to the national encampment of the G A R and allied organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
G. A. R. and Allied Organizations
Woman's Relief Corps
Orpha Turner
National
Fairfield
Social Calendar of Club and Church Meetings
Notices for this calendar summarize upcoming gatherings across social and service groups. Activities include Worthy Matrons, Vigilant class potluck at Presbyterian church, Drama department, Rainbow Girls at Mason temple, Deaf of V potluck, Fortnightly junior meetings, and Royal Neighbors social at specified addresses with contacts for transportation and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. PD. Dwyer
West Washington Street
Bible
George Clapper
Phil Weldin
Rainsbow
Masonite Temple
V. Potinek
Eastern Star Holds Meeting at Masonic Temple
The Washington chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple after summer break. A letter announced the sixtythird annual Grand Chapter session set for October 22 to 24 in Sioux City. tribute was paid to past grand matron Phoebe Jane Webber who died in Boone. Committees were named to select a library book for the Beone home, and plans were made for a Davenport district meeting September 30 and a kennelton event September 26. The next OES picnic is scheduled for September 19 at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Monele Russell
Winfield
O.F.S
Sioux City
Phoebe Jane Webber
Boone
Beone
Mre
T. A. Flenner
Ernest Salladay
Davenport
Twenty First District
S&s P. m
Maple Grove Homecoming and Picnic Planned Near Kalona
The Maple Grove homecoming and school picnic will be at the schoolhouse four miles southwest of Kalona on Sunday September 15. Patrons former pupils and teachers are invited to attend. Bring well filled baskets and friends. Etta Ross Hamilton president Fern Rogers Brown secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Kalona
Etta Ross Hamilton
Fern Rogers Brown
Mrs E B Hammer Hosts Luncheons and Bridge
Mrs E B Hammer entertained guests at two luncheons followed by bridge at her home on Main Street. Bouquets of mixed fall flowers decorated the rooms and luncheon tables. Mrs Lester Orr won the high score in yesterday's bridge. Today's luncheon at 1 o'clock was also followed by bridge games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Hammer
Fast Main Street
Lester Orr
Mrs I Rothschild Hosts Bridge Club Lunch
Mrs I Rothschild was hostess to her bridge club at a cooperative luncheon yesterday afternoon at her home. Bouquets of seasonal flowers decorated the setting. Bridge was played at two tables following the luncheon with Mrs Rothschild winning high score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs I. Rothschild
Second Price Child Born in Car Seat
Babies of Mr and Mrs Toni V Price of Toledo have a flair for automobiles. A daughter was born in the back seat of Carrie Burley's car en route to University hospital in Iowa City. This is the eleventh Price child. five siblings died in a Tama home fire in May 1939. Daniel, also born in the car in 1938, is noted.
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TAMA
Toni V Price
Toledo
Carrie Burley
Burley
Tama County
Price
University Hospital
Iowa City
Daniel
Select Church Officers Because of Checkbooks
Des Moines reports at a laymen’s meeting of the Iowa Des Moines conference argue that church officers are chosen more for wealth than Christlike qualities. The discussion centers on influence of checkbooks in selecting lay leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa-Des Moines
The
Methodist Church
Br.c Gammon
New
Fleur-de-lis Club Meets in Home of Mrs Sam Munson
Fleur-de-lis club held a post vacation meeting at Mrs. Sam Munson's home. Twenty members and one guest, David Letts, attended as roll call was answered with a summer shoe and travel tale. Mrs Murray Smylie led the business session. Members emptied purses for entertainment, finding Mrs Mike Flynn had 41 items. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleur-de-lis
Sam Munson
David Letts
Murray Smylie
Mike Flynn
Rural Woman's club gathering hosted by Mrs Barthelow
Mrs E L Barthelow entertained twelve club members and two guests, Mrs Frank Dittmer and Mrs Charles H Barthelow, yesterday afternoon. After a brief meeting, entertainment by Mrs Claude Rhodebeck and Mrs Lloyd Alliman featured games and bingo. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Mary Shields and others, and school children joined for treats after school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Barthelow
Rural Woman's Club
Frank Dittmer
Charles H Barthelow
Claude Rhodebeck
Lloyd Alliman
Mary Shields
Dittmer
Charles Barthelow
Lutheran Ladies Aid Elect Officers
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid elected officers at a meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. R. J. Tanner home. Mrs. Tanner was chosen president, Mrs. Eliner Guenther vice president, Mrs. EB. J. Blatter secretary, and Mrs. Watter Schroeder treasurer. Rev. W. F Krueger opened with scripture. refreshments followed hosted by Une Nostess and Mrs. Marry Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
R. J. Tanner
Hieven
Tanner
Eliner Guenther
EB. J. Blatter
Watter Schroeder
W. F Krueger
Une Nostess
Marry Anderson
Pear Tressier Wed to Charles Strohm
The marriage of Mrs Fear Tressier of Washington and Charles Strohm of Grace Hill was held yesterday at 2 30 PM in the bride’s North Second Avenue home. Rev Carl W Klein officiated. The bride wore a brown street dress with an orchid from Alice Strohm of Chicago. They will reside at Grace Hill home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fear Tressier
Washington
Charles Strohm
Grace Hil
North Second Avenue
Carl W. Klein
Brown Street
Mr. Strohm
Alice Strohm
Chicago
Grace Hill
Bible Department Meeting Set For Monday Afternoon
The Bible department schedules a meeting next Monday at 2:30 P M in the home of Mrs George Clapper. Mrs Jennie Acheson was to present a paper on The Bible's Place in American Life but is absent. Mrs N M Speidel asks members to prepare an answer on the subject for roll call. The study lesson will cover First Thessalonians chapters 3 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Department
George Clapper
Jennie Acheson
N. M. Speidel
Thervalonians
Frances Alliman Feted at Wayland Bridal Shower
Frances Alliman of Wayland was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Blance DeYarman at her home east of Olds. She will wed Paul Miller this month. Guests shared recipes and hemmed tea towels for the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Alliman
Wayland
Blance DeYarman
Olds
Miss Alliman
Paul Miller
Amata Miller
Tommy
Bobbie DeYarman
Irene Reschly
Neomi Anderson
DeYarman
Dr. Alliman
Frances
Amasa Miller
Ruth
Henry Letehty
Willis Troyer
Oscar Miller
Raymond Schlatter
Noah Richard
Mae
Marjorie Martin
Waylord
Will Reechly
Irene
Edna
Floyd Reechly
Harold Bontrager
Addie Hooper
Susie Thomas
Charley Chrissinger
Michael Miller
Ralph Miller
Grover DeYurman
Naomi Anderson
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Wolf Floral CO
Husky
Eleven
Dick Marshall
Everett
Squire
Bob Birney
Marshall
Birney
L. Dale Holland
Philadelia, Penn
W. A. Holland
Bake Sale Christian Ladies Aid Snt
Washington Cleaners
MOLL
P.e.lo
South Care's Market
Reister Bros
Charles Ruebsam
Charlene
Jene
Ralph Zeck
Armiene Erwin
Baby Gen
Wath Gton
Fink
Officer Maguire
Sonny
Lemley & Yard Insurance Agency
National Bank
WM. E. Sloat
Radio Sales & Service
Cardinals
Chariton
Sixeman
Kenneth Kimberlin
Gingerich
Finke
Richardson
Lewis
Bill Longer
Edmondson
Dick Longer
Bull
Milo Steele
Mace
Wolfe
McCutchhen
Bill Steele
Morrison
Haskins Church
Vernon Wétric
Leo Hoover
Raymond Rich
M. A. Robeson
Cotter
Mie Mildred Meier
R J. Dawson
O G Herbrecht
Arthur Duensing
Ralph Nicholson
Larser
G. Herbrecht
Nursing Conference
Paul Hartsock
Ross Motor Service
Lloyd Walker
Cy Dickerson
Brighton
KE. Davis
Floyd Blankenhorn
Crawfordsville
Junior Hamil
W. T. Hobbs
Lexington
Lee Colton
Wyse
Melvin Roth
J. Rothschild
Melvin Gingerich
Mr. Rothschild
Wayland Mennonite Church
Will E. Jones
Harold Jones
Wilmington
Delaware
O. C. Boshart
Bill
Carl Hedges
Claude Tucker
Bob Young
Gene Tucker
Ft. Madison
Vandaline Carter
San Francisco
Calif
Fred Nelswanger
Wandaline
Mercedes
Mary Westphal
Iowa Southern Utility Company
Willa Briley
Miss Weastphat
R. M. Mecum
Indianapolis
Ind
Guilford Avenue
Lawrence Droll
West
Jefferson Street
Harold Thomassen
Madison Street
John Spence
Audubon
Washington Street
Spence
Des Moines Register
Tribune
Craig Lambert
L. R. Baker
Mrs. Longwell
Hustand
Worthy Matrons Club
Royal Neighbors
Nellie Wiley
North Fifth Avenue
Ernest Beauchamp
William Sitler
Eastern Star
Mrs. I. Rothschild
Mrs. Barthelow
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Eleets Officers
Pear ‘Tressier
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