Demons and Bulldogs Meet in Little Six Opener Saturday
The Ottumwa Demons under Coach Fred Maasdam travel to Schaefer Field to face the Ottumwa Bulldogs in a Little Six conference opener on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs, aiming to defend the conference title, look for a tougher road after a 12 to 6 loss to Albia in their first game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Maasdam
Otumwa
Schaefer Vield
Ottumwa
Bulldogs
Albia
Mel Patton
Maasham
Dick Marshall
Don Burger
Bob Flynn
Bob Gates
Terry Anderson
Jim Gallagher
Bill Brown
Don Mitchell
Bob Lewis
Jack Mace
Harold ‘Skeeter’ Wolf
Esten Grubb
Bob Birney
Willis Booth
Tom Randall
Tipton
Demon
Local notes from Fairfield and Ames area events
Local items report Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jarvis and son Oren visiting Mrs Jarvis's parents in Fairfield. Mrs. C. E. Beaty observes her 80th birthday with a luncheon for guests. Notices mention Richter's auction, and obituaries prompting relatives to Mt Pleasant for a father's death. Town leadership, lectures, and visitors populate the community brief.
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Harold Jarvis
Oren
C. E. Beaty
Harry Watkins
Dorothy
Bessie Tucker
Forrest Schumer
Bert Hill
Washington
John Stout
West Chester
Mt. Pleasant
Local Social Notes and Obituary Update
Mr and Mrs Julius Kunik plan Yom Kippur attendance in Iowa City and will visit the J Braverman home. Mrs Sam Davis, Cotter, and Mrs George Duke Davenport with sister Mrs Hat Shirley Abington Ind were guests of Mrs Roy Gordon. Mrs J A Hawthorne reports sister Mary Whitehead died in Edmonton at 79 after a heart attack.
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Julius Kunik
Betty
Harriet
Iowa City
J. Braverman
George Duke
Davenport
Hat Shirley
Abington
Roy Gordon
J. A. Hawthorne
Mary Whitehead
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Miss Whitehead
Washington Independents Cancel Sunday Game
The Washington Independents announced no game is scheduled for next Sunday. Tentative plans for a home contest were given up and a week from Sunday they play at Muscatine likely ending their current season.
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Washington Independents
Indees
Muscatine
CrawfordsvilleTeams Split Wins In Baseball And Kittenball
Crawfordsville high school beat Cotter 8 to 4 in baseball with 12 hits while Cotter had 9. Pitchers Paul Martin and Robert Miller worked for Crawfordsville. Peters and Williams started for Cotter. The girls varsity beat Olds 21 to 4 in kittenball after a Wednesday afternoon game. A Wednesday evening kittenball game saw the Cubs defeat the Hotshots 27 to 23 with umpires Maurice Maxwell Forrest McNeill and Guy Mitchell.
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Crawfordsville
Cotter
Paul Martin
Robert Miller
Richard Lease
Peters
Williams
Stopp
Olds
Cubs
Maurice Maxwell
Forrest McNeill
Guy Mitchell
Standings and Results in the National League
National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 88 wins and 64 losses. Chicago and Brooklyn trail, while New York and Pittsburgh have midpack records. Thursday results include Pittsburgh sweeping Boston in a doubleheader and Cincinnati defeating Philadelphia 8 to 3. Games today feature Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and Chicago at St. Louis.
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National League
L Pet
Cincinnati
Chicago
Brooklyn
New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Wy. & Pet
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Detroit and Cleveland Face Off in Key NHL Style Basketball?
The record lists multiple team scores and upcoming games. Detroit at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Boston are scheduled, with standings showing Boston, Chicago, and New York among others.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Boston
Forreat Schumer Visit and Annual Richter Sale Notice
Mrs Forreat Schumer and son Kenneth visited the Wilson Williams home at Alneworth on Wednesday. Richter's Annual For Sale will be held at our store for one day only on Wednesday September 27. Mrs J O Elder and Mr and Mrs Warren were in Iowa City visiting Mr Elder at University hospital. Mrs Bessie Bell visited Harold Glasgow in Des Moines, traveling with the Wagners and Mrs Gerdes to the Iowa Poultry Improvement Association convention.
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Richter
Rothschild
T. Richter
John Dodd
Laporte
Minn
Lake Garfield
St. Paul
Leland Morrison
Veterans’ Hospital
Ft. Snelling
Morri
LL Rothschild
J. O. Elder
Ll. A. Warren
Iowa City
Elder
University Hospital
Bessie Bell
Harold Glasgow
Des Moines
Fred Wagner
Thomas Gerdes
Wagners
Gerdes
Iowa Poultry Improvement Association
Hospital Births and Admissions Log
Mr and Mrs Maurice Kelley welcomed a son at 6 30 this morning weighing nine pounds eight ounces Mrs Carl Steele and baby daughter discharged for home in Columbus Junction Mrs Harold Groff and baby discharged for home in Wellman Mrs E J Coffey Wellman admitted yesterday for treatment Mrs W J Pfeiffer Keota admitted yesterday for observation
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Maurice Kelley
Carl Steele
Columbus Junction
Harold Groff
Wellman
E. J. Coffey
W. J. Pfeiffer
Keota
Cardinals Set for Strong Season Opener at Graceland
Graceland college hosts Washington Junior College in Lamoni Iowa as the Cardinals, led by coach Ken Kimberlin, aim to start a tougher campaign with a deep backfield and a powerful line. The starting lineup features Ellis Finke Jack Watson Dick Longer and Bill Finke among others as they face a hard running Graceland squad in the season opener.
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Washington Junior College Cardinals
Ken Kimberlin
Cardinal
Graceland Yellow Jackets
Lamont
Kimberlin
Graceland
Ellis Finke
Jack Watson
Dick Longer
Jack Dunbar
Maurice Putman
Bill Finke
Letterman
Homer Herron
Finke
Carl Jungbluth
Ralph Schoonover
Palmer
Charles
Red” Thrapp
Carrol “Bus” Yoder
Bill Lon Ber
Bob Anderson
Jerry Palmer
Cedar Falls
Mayvin Gingerich
Kalona
Jim Meek
Brighton
Kwash
Lamoni
Iowa
Graceland College
Opetier
Washington Junior College
Washington
A. R. Gilbert
Shaffers Attend Evening Call At Two Iowa Homes
Mr and Mrs Ivan Shaffer of Iowa City spent last evening at the Harry Watkins and C E Beaty homes. It was learned today that Wilbur Bleber of Wayland a member of the state highway patrol was overcome by a severe ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Shaffer
Iowa City
Harry Watkins
Wilbur Bleber
Wayland
State Highway Patrol
Fortnightly Club Opens With Business Meeting Tonight
The Fortnightly club holds its first general meeting of the year at the Methodist church this evening at 7 30. President Mrs Phil Weldin will outline plans for the year while members gain understanding of the program. John Lloyd Hughes sings and Thelma Luther reviews Wine of Good Hope.
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Methodist Church
Phil Weldin
John Lloyd Hughes
Thelma Luther
Department of Literature
Department of Bible
D.A.R. Yearbooks at Public Library
The 1939-40 Washington chapter Daughters of the American Revolution yearbooks are printed and ready for distribution at the public library. Eva Denny chairs the program committee for the coming year with members Mrs. J. E. Lemmon and Clarice Meek.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Public
Eva Denny
J. E. Lemmon
Clarice Meek
Handcraft Section 3 Opens Year With Potluck Dinner
The Handcraft department section will start its year with a Monday potluck at the home of Mrs. Vic Crone. Dinner is served at 6 30 PM. attendees should bring their own dishes and utensils and a dish to pass. Those unable to attend should call Mrs. Crone by Monday morning.
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Vic Crone
Birthdays and weddings mark September in Columbus Junction
A September birthday gathering for Hanft cousins was held at the B H Shearer home with Ina Nelson of Warsaw Indiana among guests. Jarret Peters entertained relatives for twin Sharon and Karen Peters first birthday. McRoberts and Huff wed in Cedar Rapids on Sept 15. Miss McRoberts is a Columbus Junction High School graduate and will reside in Iowa City.
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Columbus Junction
Hanft
B. H. Shearer
Ina Nelson
Warsaw
Ind
Tein
Jarret Peters
Sharon
Karen
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Lena Owens
Friendly Neighbors Club
Mildred Eden
Merle Hawkins
Marthena
Presbyterian Sunday School
McRoberts-Huff
Shirley Lee McRoberts
E. L. McRoberts
Paul K. Huff
Iowa City
Cedar Rapide
McRoberts
Huff
University of Iowa
Swartzendrubers Entertain Dentists in Kalona Picnic
Washington county dentists and their families visited Dr and Mrs J R Swartzendruber in Kalona for a picnic yesterday. Five families attended and enjoyed golf on Kalona's course. The afternoon featured slides by Rollin Petersheim from his western trip.
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Washington County
J. R. Swartzendruber
Kalona
Swartzendruber
Rollin Petersheim
Japanese chemists seek synthetic tobacco from ova bean
Japanese researchers pursue an artificial tobacco substitute derived from the ova bean. The project aims to produce a viable nicotine-containing product without growing or harvesting traditional tobacco plants.
Heart Attack Claims Life in Muscatine Resident
A Muscatine resident suffered a heart attack yesterday and was transported to an Iowa City hospital for treatment. Officials report the incident occurred in Muscatine and the patient was transferred for urgent care.
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Muscatine
Iowa City
Fortnightly club meeting and social calendar notes
Social calendar items list events for the week including Fortnightly club general meeting at 7 30 p m at the Methodist church and various club activities such as handcraft, booster club, U P Missionary society, Priscilla club, Navajo club and a guest day luncheon at the country club with times and contact details.
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Booster Club
Homer Jarrard
U.P. Missionary Society
S. W. Livingston
Priscilla Club
E. M. McConaughy
West Main Street
Navajo Club
A. E. Yard
East Fifth Street
Luella Mackenzie
Kolah Club Meets in Crawford Home
Kolah Club held a meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Steve Crawford. Guests included Mrs. Walter Kyle Mrs. Clarence Jackson Mrs. Lloyd Alliman and baby son and Mrs. Glenn Schwartz. Plan for an October guest day meeting was discussed and refreshments were served after a social period.
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Kolah Club
Steve Crawford
Walter Kyle
Clarence Jackson
Lloyd Alliman
Son
Glenn Schwartz
Crawford
Schwartz
Birthday greetings mark many Sep 22 celebrations
Mrs C E Beaty turns eighty today born in Washington county and long a local resident. The Journal’s Three Quarter Century club honors her and her husband. Other Sept 22 birthdays include Mrs John N Dodd, Marion Robert son, Laura Kephart, Grace Stone, Mrs Joe Embree, Donald Walker, William Miller, Mrs Henry Rittenhouse, Leland Griges, Lizzie Billick, Norman Richard Waters, C W Leng Sr, and Mrs Harry Shrader.
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C. E. Beaty
Washington County
The
Journal
Three Quarter Century Club
Marion Robertson
Laura Kephart
Grace Stone
Ainsworth
Joe Embree
Donald Walker
William Miller
Henry Rittenhouse
Leland Griges
Lizzie Billick
Mrs. Sojka Hosts H. J. Club Meeting
Mrs. Mary Sojka hosted eleven members of the H. J. club and three guests yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Yaro 50 ka and daughter Eldiene and Mrs. Joe Shalla. High score in banco went to Mrs. Frank Patterson, low score to Mrs. Joe Te Bockhorst. Ray Sojka and Eldiene served refreshments. Next meeting will be in three weeks with Mrs. Ray Sojke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sojka
H. J. Club
Yaro 50Ka
Eldiene
Joe Shalla
Frank Patterson
Joe Te Bockhorst
Ray Sojka
Eldiene Sojka
Ray Sojke
Knights of Columbus Meet Monday at KC Hall
Knights of Columbus will hold a regular meeting Monday evening at o o clock in the KC hall. Knights of Pythias lodge also meets Monday night for work in the rank of esquire and all Knights are urged to be present.
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Knights of Columbus
K.C Hall
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Veramelia Stout and Carl Jarvis Set to Wed
Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Veramelia Stout and Carl Jarvis was made at a gathering in Sandy Hook. The note on blue ribboned scrolls read Sunday October 8, with Stout and Jarvis identified as the couple from local families and farm backgrounds.
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Veramelia Stout
Carl Jarvis
Sandy Hook
Marie Farrier
Carl and
Veramelia
Miss Stout
Taylor Stout
Jarvis
West Point
John Jarvis
Charles Griffin
Martha
Florence Brown
Maxine Utterback
Ruth Rotzinger
W C T U Meeting Hosts Readings and Library Gift
Mrs Pearl Whistler led the W C T U gathering at Mrs M H Sartors home yesterday afternoon. Members read articles on Religious Education Alcohol Education for Grange Use Alcohol in the Public Schools and Hope for the Next Generation. The group voted to present the public library with two books The Pioneer Girl and It Is Written.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Whistler
W.C.T.U
M. H. Sartor
T. H. Barker
Miss Montgomery Reviews Current Plays for PEO
Althea Montgomery presented brief reviews of this year's plays at Chapter 1 PEO last evening in Mrs Marsh Bailey's home. The program followed the usual business session led by president Mrs P L Etter. Guests Audra Pearson of Ainsworth and Miss Putnam of Ainsworth attended with strong member turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea Montgomery
P E.O
Marsh Bailey
New Haven Ladies Aid Plans Chicken Supper
The Ladies Aid society of the New Haven church held an all day meeting at Mrs. Helen Wolfe's home. Workers advanced the missionary quota and planned a chicken supper at the church on Wednesday evening October 11. The meeting moved from Mrs. Mabel Gordon’s home due to road conditions. An afternoon gathering is set for October 19 at Mrs. Gordon's residence.
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Ladies Aid Society
New Haven
Helen Wolfe
Society
Mabel Gordon
Aid
Club Members Share Summer Trips at Pansy Hill Meeting
Pansy Hill club members recalled trips taken during the summer as nine members and five guests gathered yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Earl Kephart. Attending guests included Mrs. Howard Baker and daughters Louise Dorothy and Martha and Mrs. Ernest Wagner. Refreshments were assisted by Hertha Kephart, Mrs. Howard Baker, Mrs. Sam Sigaloose and Mrs. Roy Kephart.
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Pansy Hill Club
Earl Kephart
Howard Baker
Louise
Dorothy
Martha
Ernest Wagner
Kephart
Hertha
Sam Sigaloose
Roy Kephart
St James P T A Sponsors Benefit Card Party
The St James P T A hosted a benefit card party at the K C hall with eleven tables for bridge and pinochle. Prizes went to Kate Shalla high and Mrs Dale Atkinson low in pinochle, Dr 5S B Watson high and Mrs Maurine Badham low in bridge.
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St. James P.T.A
K.C. Hall
Kate Shalla
Dale Atkinson
B. Watson
Maurine Badham
Ed Rich
Cleo Bhockey
W R C District Meeting Opens with 160 Registrations
About 160 women registered at the Woman's Relief corps district convention held in the I O G F hall. Attendees included officials from multiple towns such as Fairfield, Mount Union, Wapello, Maquoketa, Mount Pleasant, Columbus Junction, and Iowa City. The day opened with remarks by Mrs. Florence Hout and Esther Hayes.
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Woman's Relief Corps District
I. 0. G. F. Hall
Fairfield
Mount Union
Wapello
Magentine
Mount Pleasant
Columbus Junction
West Chester
Iowa City
Morning Sun
Washington
Kalona
Winfield
West Liberty
Ottumwa
Riverside
Lone Tree
Marengo
S.ourney
Florence Hout
I. G. White Corps
No. 45
Esther Hayes
Lloyd Lyte
Orpha Qurner
Viola Shepperd
Mame Duvison
Wapelio
Theresa Marsh
Methodist Church
Unit 3
Ladies Aid Society
Washington Corps
Hsther Hayes
Colorado Pictures Are Entertainment at Country Club
Richard McCleery showed moving pictures to members and guests at the country club after dinner last evening. Bridge served as another after dinner diversion with 146 attending. Mrs. C. R. McCutchen arranged the flowers. Mrs. L. Wilson and A. R. Ledger won the women’s and men’s high score prizes respectively. Out-of-town guests included Joachim Kaiser of Chicago and Mrs. E. W. Lieyd of Williamsburg, mother of Dr. J. M. Lieyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Richard McCleery
Country Club
C. R. McCutchen
L. Wilson
A. R. Ledger
E. B. Hammer
Hugh McCleery
T. A. Flenner
Joachim Kaiser
Chicago
I. Rothschild
E. W. Lieyd
Williamsburg
J. M. Lieyd
Supper Marked New No 7 Schoolhouse Opening
Prairie Center notes a Sunshine Community club gathering for a house warming at the new No 7 schoolhouse. About 40 members and families shared a fried chicken supper at 7 pm in the basement cafeteria. The organizing committees included Mrs BE Beenblosom and Mrs Don Wylie. The evening featured rock games and tours of the building, with praise for Ada Mzee Beenblosson for enabling the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Center
Sunshine Community Club
No. 7
BE. G. Beenblossom
Don Wylie
Ada Mze Beenblosson
Past Chiefs Meet Thursday Evening
Mrs. Richard Johnson hosted members of the Pyt jan Past Chiefs association last evening. During the business meeting it was announced October meeting will be with Mrs. William Matucha. Bridge was played at three tables with Mrs. Vic Crone winning high and Mrs. Ralph Minick low. Mrs. Matucha assisted in refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnson
Pyt Jan Past Chiefs Association
William Matucha
Vic Crone
Ralph Minick
Matucha
Johnson
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