Local Houseguests and Travels Highlight Region News
Mr and Mrs Norman Lee and their children host Mrs Lee s parents Mr and Mrs Clifford Barrick of Mason City for a few days. C R Long of Pittsburg PA visits brother in Ainsworth. Mrs Dan Cline and Wayne visit friends in Fulton and Clinton Illinois. Mr and Mrs Richard Brown take a vacation through northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. Wayne Testroet and Georgia Jean of Peoria IL depart after a brief Ed Testroet visit. E M Bridges Co. Cownie fur show planned Sept 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Lee
Lee
Clifford Barrick
Mason City
Dan Cline
Wayne
Fulton and Clinton, Ill
Richard Brown
Iowa
Minnesota
Mr. Brown
Benteco
Mrs. Brown
Wayne Testroet
Georgia Jean
Peoria
Inl
Ed Testroet
West Chester
Mrs. Kucera Hosts S and C Club Social
Mrs. Fred Kucera hosted the S and C Club on Thursday afternoon. The event featured games and contests with prizes for unscrambling names won by Mrs. Howard Isher and Mrs. Bert Cray. A verse writing contest awarded top honors to Mrs. Earnest Rowan and Mrs. Howard Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kucera
Howard Isher
Bert Cray
Earnest Rowan
Howard Fisher
Bert
Veteran and service family problems column note
The Bureau Editor explains a weekly Washington Bureau column on veteran issues. Readers may send questions to the Washington Bureau at 1616 Eye Street N W Washington D C and will receive answers in a future column. No direct mail replies are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Western Newspaper Union
Eye Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Veterans Population Growth And Benefit Inquiries
The era’s veteran cohort continues to expand with 14.36 million World War II veterans and 18.27 million total veterans including earlier conflicts. The VA outlines reinstatement steps for lapse life insurance, tax treatment on compensation, and rules on disability payments with immigration and marriage questions, plus vehicle credit terms and employment effects on compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Administration
Omar Bradley
Armed Services
Fort Snelling
St. Paul
Minn
S. R
Madison
South Pacific
Australia
Navy
Charleston
S. L
Ada
Okla
Steubenville
Ohio
WAA
Credit Exchange
Birmingham
Ala
Demons and Keokuk Battle to 6 6 Tie
Washington Demons and Keokuk Chiefs opened the Little Six season with a 6 to 6 tie. Both teams relied on ground plays, and most second half action stayed near midfield. Washington led early with a Crandall TD, while Peterson tied the game for Keokuk.
Local Meeting Adopts Community Volunteers and Awards
A brief notice lists Cray, Mrs Wm Krotz, Gary Fisher and Eddie Gerot as participants with Mrs Howard Fisher receiving an award. The next meeting date is noted as 25 with unclear context.
Cardinal Softball Team Edged by Y in Washington League
The Y M C A team defeated the Cardinals 8 to 6 in yesterday evening’s Washington softball league game. Durst and Dowis formed the Cardinals batting lineup while Chamberlin and Beiderweiden played for the Y team. Standings and batting averages for the second round follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cardinals
Chamberlin
Beiderweiden
Y” Battery
Durst
Dowis
Mrs Dusenbery to Visit Mrs Dalton in City
Mrs. Pearl Dusenbery of San Diego Calif is due here Monday for a visit with Mrs. Ted Dalton. She will be on the way home after spending three weeks in Flint Michigan with her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Dusenbery
San Diego
Calif
Ted Dalton
Dusenbery
Flint
Michigan
Turkey Dinner Sunday and Trip Home from Philadelphia
Terry Mathers and Jimmy Kaster returned from an eastern trip largely by plane but rough weather forced the final leg by bus. They visited Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell along with other historic sites in Philadelphia during the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Mathers
Jimmy Kaster
Chicago
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Cardinals Lose Opening Tussle
Burlington junior college football defeats Washington junior college 27 to 0 in Burlington. Watson opened scoring, Murphy ran 60 yards for a second, Kajihiro set up the third and Williams tallied the fourth with Waugh adding three extra points. Washington showed tenacity but Burlington outgained them 279 to 120 yards and claimed 14 first downs to nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Washington
Husky Blackhawk
Watson
Murphy
Kajihiro
Williams
Waugh
Marshall
Longer
Cardinals
Beenblossom
Whittaker
Stewart
Tennes
Oberman
Pavia
Ee Waugh Young
L. G
Schaeffer Puowete
Mayberry Livingston
Mackay Sodergren
R. E
Kester Marshall
F. B
Watson Schneider
L. H
Stewart Longer
Q. B
Williams DeLong
Schmitt
Anderson
Sullivan
Boecker
Buchanan
Bohn
Tomey
Galloway
Rolf
Martin
Werham
Minard
September Meeting of U P Ladies Aid
The September session of the United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society met in the church social rooms with 48 calls reported. Mrs. Marion George led singing, Mrs. Richard Bordwell led devotions, and Mrs. George Kerr offered prayers. The group voted a $25 donation to the United Presbyterian Home and allowed use of church dishes. refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Marion George
Richard Bordwell
George Kerr
Donald Stout
United Presbyterian Home Board
Clovee Stewart
George
W. J. Masson
Ralph Kleese
Oscar Lane
Engagement Notice for Phyllis J Margolin in Yankton
Announcement from Yankton South Dakota details Phyllis Jean Margolin the younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Margolin engaged to Mark David Ravreby son of Mr and Mrs Albert Ravreby of Brookline Massachusetts Margolin attends the University of Iowa and belongs to Sigma Delta Tau Ravreby a Iowa University student will graduate from medical school in March 1948 a member of Phi Epsilon Pi The wedding is planned for early next March Miss Margolin is a granddaughter of I Rothschild and has visited here often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
S. Dakota
Harry Margolin
Phyllis Jean Margolin
Mark David Ravreby
Albert Ravreby
Brookline
Massachusetts
Miss Margolin
University of Iowa At
Iowa City
Sigma Delta Tau
Rarreby
Iowa University
Phi Epsilon Pi
Margolin
I. Rothschild
Hybrid onions promise higher yields and disease resistance
The article notes that hybrid onions yield up to 50 percent more than ordinary varieties, possess strong disease resistance, and have uniform size. A Washington view, boardwalk strolls in Atlantic City, a Mt. Vernon visit, and a Lotomac steamboat ride accompany a trip that includes Arlington National Cemetery during the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Washington Monument
Atlantic City
Mt. Vernon
Lotomac
Arlington National Cemetery
Units of W S C S hold first meetings after vacation
The Wo man’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church resumed unit meetings after summer break. Unit 1 had 16 members at Dora and Frances Minick’s. Unit 2 postponed to next Friday. Unit 8 met at Mrs. P. E. Babcock’s with 12 members and $10.92 collected. Unit 4 gathered for a cooperative luncheon led by Mrs. Earl Loveless. Unit 6 hosted a luncheon with co-hostesses. Unit 7 met at Mrs. Glen Barelay with 17 present and discussed steward ship and missionary letters. Unit 9-2 met at Mrs. Elner Steele’s with 24 calls and talks on India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Unit One
Unit No. 1
Dora
Frances Minick
Tom Downing
E. E. Stutsman
Carl Voorhees
Courtney Kline, II
la Porte City
Unit 2
Babcock
P. E. Babcock
George Foster
Unit No. 8
J. N. Phillips
W. S. Kyle
Unit No. 4
Earl Loveless
Wu. L. Loveless
Eda Boshart
Rodney Kephart
J.E. Kunath
Edna Klein
L. M. Hicher
T. L. Brookhart
Hugh Hall
Hunting
U S. Smith
Sam Turkington
Brookhart
Unit 7
Glen Barelay
Federation
B. C. Humble
Fred E. Miller
Japan
China
Federated Clubs
Remps Hampsher
Grove Letts
A Brown
L. C. Woodburn
Frank Godfrey
Ernest Salladay
Barclay
Steele Honee
Elner Steele
Riverside
Don Maxwell
Manford Wilcox
James Brooks
India
Maxwell
Scott Wilcox
Kipling
Earth
Elaine Emil
Birthday list marks many local anniversaries across towns
The notice lists numerous residents celebrating birthdays over the coming days and today. Names include Mrs J B Harney 77, Karen Statler, Patricia Schroeder, Robert Lowe, and many others with varied ages and hometowns such as Corydon Des Moines Wellman Riverside Keota Crawfordsville Pitot Lurg and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Faye Statler
Cloyee Statler
Brighton
Patricia Ann Schroeder
Walter Schroeder
Prenuptial Shower For Marjorie Benson Held At Jarrard Home
Mrs. George McGuire and Mrs. Stanley Jarrard hosted a prenuptial party for Marjorie Benson at the Carl Jarrard home last evening. The event featured scrapbook crafts, games, and a decorated wagon of gifts pulled by two year old niece Lin da Rose Benson in a miniature bride outfit. Refreshments in yellow and white followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGuire
Stanley Jarrard
Carl Jarrard
Marjorie Benson
Daryl
Linda Rose Benson
Miss Benson
Ancient Tepe Hissar Palace Unearthed in Persia
Archaeologists report a prehistoric palace at Tepe Hissar in Persia dating over 4000 years old. The find highlights early urban settlement patterns in the region and suggests a centralized complex used by ancient communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tepe Hissar
Persia
Birthday anniversaries and family notices in Mon champs area
Tomorrow brings Eddie Morrison’s 13th birthday and Jerry Dempsey’s 13th birthday for the Morrison and Dempsey families. Mr and Mrs William Vinton will observe a wedding anniversary tomorrow. Other names listed include Lloyd Luers Marjorie Long Mrs lia O Loughlin Rehmeyer Mrs Marion George Mrs Lloyd Conger Donald Stuts man Mrs Raymond L Bonar route three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Luers
Marjorie Long
Lia O'Loughlin Rehmeyer
Monchans
Texas
Marion George
Lloyd Conger
Donald Stutsman
Raymond L. Bonar
Route Three
Eddie Morrison
William Vinton
Social Calendar Notices Highlight Club Meetings and Dinners
Community groups schedule potlucks, guest nights, and regular meetings across churches libraries and lodges. Dues reminders, change of meeting places, and joint sessions accompany notices for the Order of Rainbow Girls D A R and Beta Sigma Phi among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sey
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Bible Dept
Public Library
Ainsworth Masons
Eastern Stars
D. of A. V
Legior Hall
Mrs. Golden to Speak at Fortnightly Club Guest Night
Mrs Grace Golden of Indianapolis will speak at the Fortnightly club guest night on Tuesday evening September 23 at the Baptist church. She will discuss Apron Strings with 30 embroidered festival aprons as visual background and notes from travels in Holland Ireland and Mexico related to UNESCO duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Golden
Indianapolis
Ind
The
Baptist Church
Holland
Carpathian Hamlets
Ireland
Golden
Unesco
Museum of Mexico
Paris
Esses
T. A. Michels
Grandson of Mr and Mrs Humston gravely ill in Wisconsin
Word reached Mr and Mrs Rk G Humston that their grandson Billie Caya of Linksville Wisconsin is seriously ill with a brain affliction and in grave condition. His father Bill Caya died in the Okinawa battle in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rk. G. Humston
Billie Caya
Linksville
Wisconsin
Bill Caya
Okinawa
First U S Olympics Held in St Louis in 1904
The 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis marked the first U S hosted event where American athletes won the majority of events. The Games emphasized American leadership and featured a wide range of competitions across multiple venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
St. Louis
Wesleyan Service Guild Meets Friday In Place Of Thursday
Mrs. Lena Schmitt invites members to the Handcraft dept coop supper 7 p.m. with Mrs. Lloyd Scott assisting hostesses Mrs. Don Shepherd and Mrs. Keith Vetter. Bring club dues. The meeting moves from Thursday to Friday in stead of Thursday evening with Mrs. Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rita Circle
Wm. Kurtz
W. SC
Leonard Brinning
Noble Grand Circle
P.i Leonards
Tyycoster Club
Bert Dill
Mae Smith
Ernest Beauchamp
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Gamma Psi
Beta Sigma Phi
Ed Sorel
Lincoln P. T. A
Lena Schmitt
Lloyd Scott
Don Shepherd
Keith Vetter
Wesleyan Service Guild
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Roth. Schild
C. R. Long
Pittsburg, Penna
Tom Will
Ainsworth
Cline Greer
E. M. Bridges & Co
Mrs
Fred Kucera Entertains
Keds
Nicola & Harmon
North Side Square
Rence
Bureau
Marine Corps
T. R
Nevada
Germany
Hungary
U.S
V. U
Pittsburgh
U. S
Demons
Keokuk
Washington Demons
Keokuk Chiefs
Olsen
Zook
Kleese
Carter
Chiefs
Crandall
Lee L. E. Brock Burris Sa
Denison
Donohue
Lig
Nardy Boltz
Gray Evans
R.G. Williams
Haggs
Maks Olsen
Azinger
R.E. Murphy
Worster
Ketterer
L. H. Kleese
Davison
R.H. Zook
Peterson F
Carter Keokuk
White
Wightman
Schwieze
Sotelo
Tweeten
McCreedy
Riley
Tanner
Askeu
Luers
Logan
Peterson
Cardinal
Cubs
Cargill
Wayland Ee
F. W
Wayland Pearls
U.P. Ladies Aid
Tell
Phyllis J. Margolin
W.S.C.S
Unit
Lyle Wilcox
J. B. Harney
Three Quarter Century Club
Robert Daniel Lowe
Robert Lowe
J. W. Guy
Joe Falk
Helen Applegate Pierce
Ray Reeves
L. C. Willits
Ira Coon
Kenneth Carris
Corydon
Margaret Jane
Sherman Watson
Billy Payne
Wilma Wooley
Charles McConnell
Charles Mapel
Iiverside
Zora Rhodes
Robert Cheate
Theodore Romoser
Ernest Chambers
Keota
Linda Ann Severt
Rex Severt
Wellman
Rose Marie Hammes
Norbert Hammes
Route One
Mrs. Hammes
Marjorie Jeanne Sweet
Keith Sweet
Des Moines
Edward Cary Rathmell
Ray Rathmell
Crawfordsville
Richard Dean Evans
Walter Evans
Jimmy Re@linger
Hubert Redlinger
Lester Leeper
Pitot- Lurg
Franklin Waggerer
Ruth Boller
Dixie Dugan
Voy and
Striebel
Cork
Kenneth Bradford
Mildred Kephart
Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Glenn L. Wilson
Lucy Demp
H A. Been
Pythian Sisters
K. P
Ainsworth Chapter
Hall
Rosemary Club
Stella Whisler
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Ruth Trier
Fred Chalupa
Good Will Club
Jake Fisher
Boyd Berdo
N. M. Speidel
Just Us
John Caldwell
Log Cabin
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Little Flower Circle
Mrs. Golden
U. S. Olympics
Sorden’s
Sorden Music Co
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