Local Notables Attend National Legion Convention in Chicago
Harry Simpson Fred Downing Preston Wolf and Maynard Brown will travel to Chicago tomorrow for the National American Legion convention returning Thursday night. Richter's big fur sale at I Rothschild's for the day only Wednesday September 27th features guaranteed Richter's Sons furs. The paper notes local residents attending events and various town happenings including travel, sales, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Simpson
Fred Downing
Preston Wolf
Maynard Brown
Chicago
National American Legion
Richter
I. Rothschild’s
Rothschild
Cards Lose at Graceland in 13 to 0 Defeat
Washington junior college Cardinals fall to Graceland 13 to 0 at Lamont. Graceland drives start late in the first half with a one yard score after a held line. Jacobs adds a 40 yard touchdown, Kilpatrick converts. Washington shows defensive grit and punting highlight from Carroll Yoder but offense stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graceland College
Lamont
Washington
Cardinals
Graceland
Cardinal
Cort Jacobs
Jacobs
Ray Kilpatrick
Carroll Yoder
Jerry Palmer
Husky
Jack Dunbar
Jim Meek
Hospital Updates Roundup From Columbus Junction Area
Donald Rhoades had an appendectomy last night. Mrs. Lee Colton of Columbus Junction was admitted yesterday afternoon. Arthur Rathmel and Pressley red from Ainsworth were noted in yesterday’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Rhoades
Lee Colton
Columbus Junction
Arthur Rathmel
Red Pressley
Ainsworth
Fairfield trounces Mt Pleasant in Little Six clash 28 to 0
Fairfield’s balanced attack and strong passing and kicking pace a 28 to 0 victory over Mt Pleasant in a Little Six game. Keokuk upset Muscatine 14 to 7 in Keokuk. Burlington edges Fort Madison 20 to 0. Washington faces Ottumwa this afternoon as the Little Six moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Muscatine
Jim Shultz
Keokuk Chiefs
Keokuk
Washington
Ottumwa
Standings and Friday Results From Major Leagues
National League leaders Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh and Philadelphia shown with wins losses and percentages. Friday results include Cincinnati sweeping Pittsburgh 6 0 and 10 9 while St Louis edged Chicago 3 2. American League leaders New York Cleveland Boston and Chicago listed with games scheduled today across leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
W. L. Pet
Cincinnati
Pe Ee
CREED
Nncenenenutl
Brooklyn
OC Wenboewe
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia J
Pittsburch
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
W. L Pet
Cleveland
Washington
Lagoon
Detroit
St. Louie
Columbus Junction to Light Athletic Field
Plans to install eight 50 foot light poles with reflectors and 36 000 watts for Columbus high school athletic field. Grand opening aimed Oct 6 when North English visits for a football game with band music and talks. A 400 ticket sale campaign will run led by Ernest Rock and grandson Robert Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Board of Education
Ernest Rock
Robert Rock
Denver
Ralph Marshall
Milo Arthur
Prioeilla Club
John Frazee
Smith Lewis
Notus
Idaho
Florence Jennines
Cotter High School
Kany
Bowling Season Starts Next Week
Commercial club bowlers prepare alleys at city hall for the upcoming league. Eight teams will compete as in previous years with prizes awarded during the season. Women may bowl Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons with potentialThursday options if interest grows. contact Mr or Mrs William Sitler for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sitler
Local Families Visit and Work Updates in Midwest
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kelly return to Joes Moines after visiting his parents. Mrs. A. R. Ledger accompanied the Kellys to Mt. Pleasant Ft. Madison and Keokuk. Leo Alibaugh and son Keith will dine with Howard Williams near Crawfordsville. James Campbell completes his first week as Wigaly Wiggly meat head under Albert Orcutt. Mrs. Stella Latehem and James W. Combs return from a Missouri farming trip. B L Henriksen and daughters Sue and Linda of Fulton Missouri visit W P Crossett and relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Kelly
Joes Moines
J. M. Kelly
Yester
A. R. Ledger
Kelly
Mt. Pleasant
Ft. Madison
Keokuk
Leo Alibaugh
Keith
Howard Williams
Crawfordaville
James Campbell
Albert Orcutt
Campbell
Glen KE. Wilson
Stella Latehem
James W. Combs
Ovark Mountains
Missouri
B. L. Henriksen
Sue
Linda
Fulton, Mo
Mrs. Henrikson
W.P. Crossett
Local callers visit Wellman area residents
Jay White of Wellman appeared as a caller this morning. B C Hebensberger of Colorado Springs traveled to Chicago after a stay at W C Hedges home. In Chicago he plans to visit his sister and brother before returning home. Mr and Mrs William A Sebil lig of Kalona and Mr and Mrs Peter Rotenberger of Riverside were visitors yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Haney
Colorado Springs
Denver
Colo
Mr. Haney
Jay White
Wellman
B. C. Hebensberger
Chicago
W. C. Hedges
William A. Sebillig
Kalona
Peter Rotenberger
Riverside
Irish Readership Rises in Belfast Libraries Report
A Belfast libraries report shows increasing reading activity across Northern Ireland with more residents using public facilities to borrow books. The study highlights rising library borrowing and participation rates in community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Wellman defeats Brighton in key Ke-Wash league game
Wellman beat Brighton 26 to 9 in a Ke-Wash high school football clash to stay atop the standings alongside Keota. Captain Irwin Moothart and teammates led a dominant backfield with strong line play as Brighton managed only one first down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Ke-Wash
Brighton
Keota
Kalona
Finnal
Irwin Moothart
Lewis
Wade
Groff
Robert Moothart
University High of
Iowa City
West Chester
New London
Sigourney
Columbus Junction
Richland
Bridge Club Meets in Hammer Home
Mrs. Ed Hamner hosted a covered dish supper for her bridge club at her home. Sixteen members attended and played at four tables after the meal. Lester Orr won the women’s high score prize and FE Morrison Sr. won the men’s prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hamner
Lester Orr
FE. D. Morrison, Sr
Social Calendar Items for the Week
Notices for this calendar include open house by Mr and Mrs Sherm Crone at their cottage on the Iowa river from 10 a m to 6 p m and various meetings and club events listed with times and host names. Dates and locations are given for Demolay Masonic Temple Puesday Rosemary died P. F. Whisler Booster club and Missionary society events Priscilla club Damascus Surine Masonic Temple Navajo club and Homemakers clubs with hosts and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherm Crone
Cotlace
Lowa River
Rosemary
P. F. Whisler
Booster Club
Homer Jarrard
U.P
Missionary Soeety
S. W. Livingston
Priscilla Club
M. McConaughy
West Main Street
Damascus Surine
Phalanx Members Host Dinner and Skating Party
Phalanx chapter members entertained guests at a North Side cafe private dining room dinner for nineteen. The group then went to Katona skating rink for a skating party. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leigh Soule and Mr and Mrs Richard McCleery, with Soule and McCleery serving as chapter advisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phalanx
Gighs
North Side Cafe
Katona
Leigh Soule
Richard McCleery
Soule
Kalona
Mr. McCleery
North Atlantic currents keep warmth longer than before
Tropical currents moving into the north Atlantic retain heat farther, warming Spitzbergen by about 10 degrees over the past 50 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Atlantic
Spitzenberg
Fortnightly Club Opens Year With General Meeting
The Fortnightly club opened its new year with a general meeting at the Methodist church social hall. Officers reported, membership proposals were reviewed, and a budget was accepted while plans for a club room and anniversary program were discussed. Delegates to the Mount Pleasant district meeting were named. Ruth Foster led the literature program as John Lloyd Hughes sang two solos. Thelma Luther reviewed Wine of Good Hope by David Rame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
District Federation
Mt. Pleasant
Phil Weldin
Fortnighby
T. A. Flenner
T. R. Gillespie
M. J. Cruise
Mount Pleasant
Frank Crone
Alice Rownd
Richard McCleery
C. C. Wilson
Harry Sizer
J. O. Sexton
Glenn Holden
M. GC. Hillery
D. D. Davis
Fred Dr. Stewart
Ruth Foster
John Lloyd Hughes
George ‘Masson
Pinsuti
Home
Fox
Hughes
Thelma Luther
David Rame
South Africa
Luther
Fairfield to Host WOR C District Meeting in 1940
Fairfield corps members invited the Woman's Relief corps to hold its district convention in Fairfield next year. More than 160 members from district towns attended the session at the I O O F hall in Washington. A flag and staff were presented to the Winfield corps for largest representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Corps
Woman's Relief Corps
Washington
Yesterda
Methodist Church
Winfield Corps
Olive Moore
Cclwein
Orpha J. Turner
Fairfield
Theresa Marsh
Helen Tadewald
Muscatine
Bessie Misgre
Ottumwa
Tracy Bradley
Iowa City
Anna Ikham
Cédar Rapids
Stubblefield
Laura Kitchen
Mount Pleasant
Willian Kensler
Mary Shipp
Mount
Des Moines
Florence Heat
Washington Corps
Mra. Moore, Oelwein
Hout
Sadie Hollinger
Department
Frances Barter
Esther Hayes
Journal
Hayes
Notable Musical Evening Features Sartor and Mrs Hamopsher
The program progresses with Miss Sartor taking her place and performing while Mrs. Remps Hamopsher accompanies on the piano, highlighting a refined musical pairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Sartor
Remps Hamopsher
Homemakers Club to Meet Wednesday
Mrs. Lester Stone will host the Homemakers club meeting next Wednesday afternoon at her home, one and one half miles northwest of town. The program committee includes Mrs. Reaney, Mrs. Hollinger and Marguerite Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Stone
Homemakers Club
Reaney
Hollinger
Marguerite Hardy
Mrs Kos Hosts Party With Ten Guests In Home
Mrs Frank Kos entertained ten guests at a home party last evening. Mrs Ed West won a high score prize in a two table bridge game, while Mrs Thora Reynolds served as guest of honor. A gift was presented to Mrs Raymond Minick. One course refreshments were served at a single long table in a pink and blue early American themed setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kos
Ed West
Thora Reynolds
Raymond Minick
Birthday parade across community lines up many names
A collage of birthday and anniversary notices lists Libbie Havel turning seventeen along with Dave Sands, Mrs. Schneider, Mrs. Keeley, and others sharing their special day. Several residents mark wedding anniversaries including Mr. and Mrs. Brown and Roy Finke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Sands
Crawfordaville
Frank Schneider
T. T. Keeley
Emil Hesselschwerdt
Kalona
Alma Troyer
John Caldwell
Bob Lytle
Charles Pratt
Gracehill
Dudley Allen
Roy Finke
Prairie Flower Community
Bride of Dr Moore in Burlingtonnuptials
Helen Witte daughter of John H Witte and the late Mere Witte Burlington and Dr Fred L Moore Cincinnati Ohio son of Mr and Mrs Fred J Moore Washington exchanged marriage vows at a Burlington burial service at the Witte residence 2800 South Main Street. The bride wore ivory satin with seed pearls and lace and carried gardenias and lilies of the valley. The ceremony featured bridesmaid Catherine Witte in China blue velvet and-attendants from Cincinnati and Washington. The couple will live in Cincinnati after a Smoky Mountains honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Helen Witte
John H. Witte
Mere. Wite
Fred L. Moore
Cinccinnati
Ohio
Fred J. Moore
Washington
Witte
South Main Street
Catherine Witte
Paul McCormac
Cincinnati
Moore
Archibald Cardle
First Presbyterian Church
F. W. Eastwoed
Tiffany
William A. Witte
Cave
Lucile Weinrich
S and C Club Shower for Bride in Riverside area
Mrs Farnest Bowman hosted the S and C club at her Riverside south home with six members and twelve guests. Alice Dvorak received a miscellaneous shower for her new home. refreshments followed. Attendees included Mrs Dvorak and several Weber, Steele, Bruegge, Schnoebelen and related Riverside residents. Mrs Henry Klein will entertain on October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnest Bowman
S and C Club
Riverside
Alice Dvorak
Dvorak
William Weber
Lucille
Kenneth
Mery Weber
John Weber
Elmer Steele
I. C. Steele
Ed Bruegge
Edward and
Jeanetta Bruegge
Maxine
Verla Schnoebelen
Henry Klein
Sorosis Officers Appointed for Coming Year
AINSWORTH Sept 23 The Sorosis club names officers for the year with Mrs Merle Whiteman as president Mrs Jen nie Bassler as vice president Lucille Anderson as treasurer and committees including Norma Clegg Kate Annas Pearl Marr Hetta Wallace Georgia Reaney Eva Clegg The year’s program theme is Women In a Changing World Hostess Florence White spoke and Kate Annas gave a talk Roll call featured American Women in Public Life a short history of woman by Eva Clegg and John Langdon Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Sorosis Club
Merle Whiteman
Jennie Bassler
Treas
Lucille Anderson
Norma Clegg
Kate Annas
Pearl Marr
Hetta Wallace
Georgia Reaney
Eva Clegg
Vlorence White
John Langdon Davies
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Chamber of Commerce
Wolf Floral CO
Ride Square
Bill Wilson
Moline
Albert Wehr
Doz. Bros
Ted Kann
Feirfield
Mace Body & Paint Shop
N. Ia
Jack Keene
Orlando
Fla
Danville
Anna Keene
Universiy
Tallahassee
West Palm Beach
Journal Office
Harry Dougherty
Clarinda
Henrietta Fiull
Minneapolis
Mina
Misa Hall
Hall
Cedar Rapid
Verne Pangborn
Iowa
Clus
Washington Tile Factory
Ead
Maxine Mayer
Tes Moines
Mr. Rebbert Barclay
Wen Ena
Geores Hroiten
H. A. Hardin
Edgar Holden
Davenport
Harvey Tholden
G. B. Holden
J. B. Randle
Don Wheelan
John Wheelan
Washington McKeshen
Thrapp' Lehman
Hoffman
Leon
Ralph McGinnis
E.G. Kelley
Chuck
Herron
Carstensen
Dick Longer
Griffin
Meek
Gingerich
Burlington High School
Fort Madison
Tipton
Maquoketa
Dunker
Junction Lights Athletic Field
Phowpert
Krewash
Ream
Bridge Club
Hammer Home
Vic Crone
Crone
Masonic Temple
Puesday
Navajo Club
A. F E. Yard
East Fifth Street
Luella Mackenzie
Sm. B. Church Kethel Missionary Society
Ellen Wallace
J. Simmering
North Seventh Avenue
Lesterston
Aves Country Club
Richard Metlery
Alfred Brown
Nels
Westermark Hati
Music, Book Review
Libbie Havel
Roslyn Rae Chalupa
Mra. Ed Chalupa
George Brown
T. J. Easter
Ineworth
Tampa
Pla
Norma Anne Widmer
Ray Cox Lloyd Nelson
Henry Bailey
Huth Smith
Maxine Jackson
Devald Brinsing
Fimin Veleckhorst
Harbison
Dr. Moore
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Bernard Witte
Mary
Frances Witte
Ancka
Minn
Mary Louise Meersman
Ill
Mary Mead Gilcnrist
Gus Yrinkel
Dorothy
Oskaloosa
Joy Fogarty
Irwin
Hawkeye-Gazette
Southern Utilities Company
S and C
Shower
Mrs. Whiteman
Sorosis
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