Local Residents Enter University and Visit News
Roger Stannard of Brighton begins at the University of Iowa School of Engineering this week after earning county health 4 H boys champion. A daughter Mary Carolyn born to Mr and Mrs William Stewart of Pomona California on September 20 joins grandchildren Fred and Mary Stewart. Lancaster Missouri weekend visit by Eileen Jeffrey Mary Welch and Dorothy Kammueller to the Bowles and Noonan families in Ottumwa. Charles Holden departs for Chicago to rejoin the Great Lakes Naval Training Station after a nine day furlough with his parents. Mr and Mrs Speer of St John Michigan visiting here with mint crop talks and brought mint samples. Sunday dinner at John Kurtz home includes Mr and Mrs Thomas Barnes James and Betty Jane of Chicago Carl Nelson and family Lois Nelson and Clarence Statler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Stannard
Brighton
University of Iowa
School of Engineering
County Health
Charles Holden
Chicago
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Mrs
G. B. Holden
Charles Speer
St. John
Mich
Speer
Thomas Barnes
James
Betty Jane
Carl Nelson
Lois Nelson
Clarence Statler
John Kurtz
Alicia Leeney
William C. Leeney
State University of Iowa
Miss Leeney
Great Lakes
Wesley Prehoda
Iowa River
Riverside
William O'Laughlin
Jocal People's Trust and Savings Bank
Jesse Gingerich
Kenora
Ontario
Melvin Schmoebelen
Melvin, Jr
Ray Breckenridge
George Chalupa
Fred Chalupa
Washington
Fred
Arthur Campbell
Leela
Campbell
Trenton
Nick Christner
Pat Swift
Cora Long
Jim Lowe
Louis Havel
Dean
Nick Linnenkamp
Evelyn
Henry Underwood
Mary Renoux
Harry Renoux
John Renoux
Helen Kauffman
Raymond Stalder
Ronald Ray
Joe Kohlbcek
Fred Havel
Jake Sommers
Tony Kauffman
Chris
Anna Linnenkamp
Nick
Dave Schantz
Harold Hazelett
Rock Island
Roger Letts
Milford Cook
Keota
Wilmer Kauffman
Ralph Ashby
Eben
Evelen Jane
Orve Scott
Marion Shansky
Mr. Hostetler
Kalona
Carl D. Anderson
Milford
Town City Hospital
Will Brown
Will J. Brown
Mark
Minnesota
Lydia Horak
Harold
Marion Stransky
Frank Stransky
Edith Pribyl
Albino Herons On Pokegama Lake Turned Out Snowy Egrets
Bird authority John Dobie investigated two albino birds seen on Pokegama Lake Minnesota after reports. He confirmed they were snowy egrets tropical visitors far from their Louisiana Gulf coast home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pokegama Lake
Minnesota
John Dobie
Louisiana
Gulf Regions
Veterans of Foreign Wars first district meeting held in Keokuk
Local residents attended the first district meeting of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Keokuk with Mr. Burham as post commander in charge. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Longer and others from Constantine and nearby towns. Housekeeping and auxiliary drill team performances were noted, plus a Household Goods Sale planned at the J. M. Speers residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Longer
Dale Atkinson
Earl Lemley
Everett Burham
Ben Holt
Jesse Radda
Wilma Richards
Keokuk
Burham
Hezel Johnson
Fairfield
Burlington
Riverside Girl Nurse in Army
Mil dred OConner daughter of Mr and Mrs William OConner of Riverside has been appointed a second lieutenant in the United States army nurse corps she will depart Sept 23 for duties at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. She studied at St Marys school and Mercy hospital Iowa City and has worked as clinic nurse at the state sanitarium Oakdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Mildred O Conner
William O’conner
United States Army Nurse Corps
Fort Leonard Wood
Miss O'Conner
St. Mary's School
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Oakdale
Want-Ads at the Hospital Report Births and Discharges
Mr and Mrs Fred Skala of Lone Tree welcomed a daughter born at 6 55 PM weighing eight pounds 12 ounces. Mrs C C Reeves of Washington had an appendectomy. Marguerite Hering of Washington and Dorothy Detweiller of Brighton underwent appendicitis surgery. Several individuals were treated for injuries or discharged including John Koehler Jr of Ainsworth and Mrs Fred Cromwell and son Thomas Hay. Cromwell and son staying with sister Mrs Robert Patterson. Further dismissals include Mrs G W Manassier Washington Taylor Flynn of Ainsworth and Mrs August Tinnes of Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Skala
Lone Tree
C. C. Reeves
Washington
Ora Keiser
Kalona
John Koehler, Jr
Ainsworth
Fred Cromwell
Thomas Hay
Robert Patterson
Marguerite Hering
Dorothy Detweiller
Brighton
G. W. Manassier
Taylor Flynn
August Tinnes
Keota
Mrs C W Startsman to Leave for Philadelphia
Mrs C W Startsman plans to leave Wednesday night for Philadelphia after spending three weeks at Dr H C Hall home and with friends. The item notes other local visits and a dinner honoring Richard Barden who departs for Wake Island to work at Pacific Naval Air bases for one year. The notice also mentions tax payment deadline September 30 and county treasurer Marion George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Startsman
Frank Barden
Mark Speaker
Bob
Marian
Mount Pleasant
William Barden
Billy
Richard Barden
Carolyn
Fairfield
Richard
Wake Island
Pacific Naval Air Bases
Home of Campbells Undergoes Repairs At Pleasant Ridge
Repairs at the Campbell home on Mrs. Jones farm include two new porches and screens with other minor work. Various relatives and friends visit and stay with locals, attend dinners, and help with building a new hen house for Wilmer. Ronald Ray Campbell is born to the Kauffmans on a later Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbells
Pleasant Ridge
Pat Swift
Campbell
Jones
William Frye
Burlington
Chalupa
Chalupas
Elliot McKinstry
Linda
Frank Schneider
Washington
Anna Ogg
Kansas City
Underwood
Linnenkamp
Married couple offers timeless advice after 65 years
After 65 years of marriage Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Laughlin share guidance for the younger generation. Their counsel emphasizes staying home occasionally, avoiding extended family arguments, and applying the give and take principle to maintain harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Laughlin
Lucy Leet Hosts W C T U Meeting On Schools
West Chester Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Friday afternoon with Lucy Leet as hostess. Mrs. Merle McDowell was elected county president. J L Calkins outlined state laws on teaching about alcohol and narcotics, stressing home involvement.14 members and visitors attended. prayer closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Leet
West Chester
J. L. Calkins
Calkins
Merle McDowell
Union
Sara Pollock
Dog Fends Off Skunk in Rural Road Incident
Milotburg report describes a skunk blocking a road near a front yard as a dog chased it and helped bystanders, then gate access allowed chase to end. Local residents and visiting relatives helped with chores and celebrations while community members discuss farm work and new electricity service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stransky
Milotburg
Marsha Anderson
Former Wellman resident Bert Griffith dies in Cheyenne
Relative in Wellman report Bert Griffith aged 62 died suddenly at his Cheyenne Wyoming home on September 13 He was born and raised in Wellman and was married to Ella Fry He was brother to Mack Griffith of Wellman and brother in law to Charley Livergey Ed Wehrle and Ed Kirkpatrick of nearby towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Wyoming
Frank Wilson
Bert Griffith
Cheyenne
Wyo
Griffith
Ella Fry
Mack Griffith
Charley Livergey
Jarrard Relatives Hold Large Sunset Park Picnic
Sixty Jarrard relatives gathered at Sunset park for an annual reunion featuring a cooperative fried chicken dinner at noon and an afternoon of visiting and photos. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Snider and Mary Ann Jupiter Florida, Ruth Jarrard Des Moines, and many Jarrard kin from Davenport Brighton Wellman Washington and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarrard
Sunset Park
A. G. Snider
Mary Ann
Jupiter
Florida
Mary E. Martin
Geo. Timberman
Davenport
Eugene Snider
John Bender
Norma
Gerald
Brighton
Warren Parcel
Betty Jean
Francine
Darline
Cedar Rapids
Cloyce Godwin
Jimmie
Pleasant Plain
William Snider
Rubio
Eldon Navy
Gary
Stockport
William Wulf
Allen
Ainsworth
Stanley Mouser
Marilyn
Frank Leeper
Frances
Terry Lee
Wellman
Ruth Jarrard
Des Moines
Howard McAtlin
Donald
Arthur Campbell
Leola
Cecil Godwin
Lila
George Jarrard
Doyle Jarrard
Homer Jarrard
Velma
Walter Jarrard
Edward
Carl Jarrard
Ardith
Stanley
Washington
West Chester Pythian Sisters to Meet Tuesday Evening
The West Chester Pythian Sisters plan a Tuesday meeting at 8 p m with a Grand Temple report and refreshments. Full attendance requested under the M E. Presbyterian Cottage prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 9 30 am at 418 East Third Street Mrs H L Renoux host. An all day Church of Christ gathering Sunday September 28 includes a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program.
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West Chester Pythian Sisters
Grand Temple
M. E
Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting
H. L. Renoux
East Third Street
Church of Christ
U.P. Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Jessie Stewart
Sallie Dickey
Pittsburg
Penn
Stee
Winga
Idelia Bakke
Eck
U.P
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Priscilla Club
H. H. McCleery
T.T.T
P.m
Melvin C. Hillery
Marion Ave
Harmony Club
Tommy Harvey
Bethel Missionary Society
Frank Pearson
Sunset Park
Homemakers Club
Hubert Redlinger
Mrs. Ethel Nevin Hosts American Made Club in Wellman
West Chester notes record a social at Mrs. Ethel Nevin and her mother Mrs. Ilona Duvail with co-hostesses Mrs. J. D. Dayton and Mrs. Will Embree. Guests included Mrs. F. M. Lindenmeyer and others. a three course tray lunch was served and contests entertained attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Ethel Nevin
Ilona Duvail
Wellman
J. D. Dayton
Washington
Will Embree
F. M. Lindenmeyer
Lafe Stout
Troy Vworinash
P.T.A
Lyte Wilcox
Parent-Teachers Association
Etty Pickett
Patricia Griffith
Verna Bickel
Roberta Luers
Lois Cuddeback
Marian McDowell
Arlene Churchill
Appy May Rigenhagen
Virginia Eckles
Mary Ann Bauer
Clement Griffith
J. L. Calkins
Calkins
Walter Bauer
Art Rigenhagen
Jack Cherry
Homer Porter
Milo Delong
Roy Bauer
Sam Bowser
Troy Foriash
Karl Griggs
George Pennington
West Chester School
Dick Williams
Betty Pickett
Sarah Page
Mary Ann Johnson
Cecilia Wehr
Marian Newquist
Methodist Church
Eldin Bauer
Ethel May Sprague
Merle Beckels
Quartette
Edgar Stewart
Robert Stephens
Panama's Mixed Population Shares Majority Heritage
Panama has a population where more than half identify as mixed race, reflecting a blend of Indigenous, African, and European ancestry shaping national demography and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Social calendar for week at local clubs and churches
Series of club and church events listed for Monday through Wednesday. Friendly Bible class, dinners, musical teas, fortnights, Wiener roasts, and various society meetings hosted at Baptist, U P Church, Damascus Shrine, Masonic temple, Red Cross sewing, and more with dates, times, hosts, and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Wiener
Richard Leet
E. Jackson St
Handcraft Department
Harry Sowden
Birthday List Hits Ten Names Across Counties
The note lists several residents and relatives celebrating birthdays today and yesterday. Names include Mrs C E Beaty born 1859 in Washington county, Grant Walker and Lois Harriett Ofelt, Norman Richard Waters, Russell Knott, and others from Marion Crawfordsville Davenport Wayland and nearby areas with counts of ages and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Beaty
Washington County
Grant Walker
Lois Harriett Ofelt
Grant
Lois
Norman Richard Waters
Crawfordsville
Canadian Gitz Rice Returns to Aid War Service
Canadian composer Gitz Rice, famed for Mademoiselle From Armentieres and Dear Old Pal of Mine, comes back to Canada to assist the Canadian Legion War Service in its work with armed forces and 1914 1918 hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gitz Rice
Canada
Gitz
W. R. C. Meets at Courthouse Rooms
Twenty two members attended the regular meeting of the Women's Relief Corps at the G A R rooms in the courthouse Saturday afternoon. President Mrs O E Schmitt led the session as relief valued at nine dollars was reported for the last two weeks. Mrs Mel Boileau was named to the auditing committee and eighteen sick calls were noted. Afterward Mrs Mary Beggs and Dr Clara Gray served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Relief Corps
G.A.R
O. E. Schmitt
Mel Boileau
Mary Beggs
Clara Gray
Commandery Meets At Masonic Temple
The Bethlehem Commandery met Friday evening at the Masonic temple with good attendance. After the Masonic meeting, refreshments were served in the dining room with flowers on the tables. The entertainment committee included Mrs. Russell Goodin Mrs. T L Brookhart Mrs. E R Cox and Mrs. Roger Sherman. The evening featured games and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Baptist Missionary Luncheon Planned for Friday
The Baptist Missionary society schedules a one o'clock luncheon Friday in the church social rooms. It will be an eco-operative event with table service, sandwiches, and a dish to pass. Hostesses include Mrs. Ben Coppock, Mrs. George Genkinger, and Mrs. John Beenblossom. Mrs. CC. V. Brown leads devotions and Mrs. A. W. Yard directs the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Missionary Society
Baptist Church
Ben Coppock
George Genkinger
John Beenblossom
CC. V. Brown
A .W. Yard
British To Aid Red Defenders Of Caucasus Oil Fields
British sources indicate tonight that British troops will join the Red Army to defend Caucasus oil fields if necessary. The Middle East command may be unable to aid the Donets beyond bombing or fighters unless Germans reach the Caspian coastal plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Red Army
Caucasus
Middle East
Caspian
Caucasian
24 British Warships Arrived In U S For Repairs
The navy said at least 24 British warships entered U S ports for repairs. Twelve ships including three battleships came on one voyage. three battleships had already left American shores after refits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington, D. C
United States
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