Local visitors from Colo and Garner visit in town
Mrs. W. G. Dial and daughter Donna of Colo Iowa are spending the week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burger. Mr. Dial will arrive Friday for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Burger and Don Burger of Garner spent last week at the Dial home. Mr. and Mrs. Bill White left for Great Falls Montana after a week with Mrs. Nellie White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Dial
Donna
Colo
Iowa
Fred Burger
Dial
Burger
Don Burger
Garner
Bill White
Great Falls
Mont
Nellie White
Hospital admissions and births report local activity
At the hospital Tuesday admitted Monday afternoon as medical patients were Willard Leet of West Chester and Charles Robison of Brighton. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bob E. Unzicker, 800 E. Madison, sr., at 2 45 this morning. Admitted this morning as medical patients were Clarence Fulton of Keota and J. W. Thorpe of Washington. Dismissals included Mrs. Frank Smith and daughter of Brighton and Mrs. Carl Boelsen and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Leet
West Chester
Charles Robison
Brighton
Frank Smith
Carl Boelsen
E. Jefferson St
Allen
William Bruty
Route Two
Clarence Zieglowsky
Route One
Bob E. Unzicker
E. Madison
Clarence Fulton
Keota
J. W. Thorpe
Washington
Local visitors and events noted in Washington area
Grinnell residents Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Crossett arrived for a family visit. All American Queen Pressure Cooker giveaway announced at Moorman Feed Booth during the Festival. Alfred Neal of Des Moines was weekend guest in the Hazen home. Washington high school band to march in Fairfield Centennial parade and perform at evening celebration directed by Melvin Hill. Baby William Harold born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bain of Madrid at 5:15 Sunday. siblings, Bob, and grandparents Claude Bain. W.C.A. Recreation Hour schedules set for October first. Ella Shively visits Denver after ten days with daughter Clarence Berkhoff. Roberta Roth and Mrs. J. A. Bellew visiting Berkhoff. Second Half Taxes due with Oct 1 penalty. W. E. Howell, Co. Treas. Guests at Ernest Jones home include Mame Shearer and Mrs. May Hopengardner. Bendix Washer Demonstration on Sept 26-27 at Scott Furniture Co. Verla Boshart to Oakland after three weeks with Clar ence Bossart and Clinton. Poshart enjoying work at Lee Ann Weauly academy. Mrs Joe Daniels and daughter Everstine of Washington, D. C., visiting Washington.
Seed Corn Tour At Belle Plaine Attracts Gracehill Guests
Gracehill visitors Mr. and Mrs. Max Waterhouse and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hyde toured the Funk Hybrid seed corn site in Belle Plaine. They viewed the nursery the drying plant and seed corn fields and watched early harvest sorting. The event catered to southeastern Iowa dealers and guests with Mr. Waterhouse a local dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracehill
Max Waterhouse
Robert Hyde
Belle Plaine
Iowa
Mr. Waterhouse
First Look at College Team in Tonight's Game
Washington junior college opens season against Burlington at eight, with many players from local high schools in the starting lineup. Coach Norman White says the team is in good condition and notes the game could hinge on the air attack. Burlington arrives heavy and experienced, fresh from a 4 0 win over Quincy College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Norman White
Everette Prebys
Billy Arnold
Dave Livingston
John Whittaker
Dale Caldwell
Max Payne
Wayland
Wayne Davis
Tom Tanner
Hal Lounger
Jim Arnold
Boo Robertson
Wyman
Bill Beénblossom
Gerald DeLong
West Chester
Francis Schneider
Coach White
Burlington
Quincy College
Burling
Neighborhood Social Roundup in Boone Iowa Notices
Family visits fill a week with dinner guests in multiple Boone homes. Trips include Gordon Shellman and Carl Corpman buying feeder lambs in Omaha and a birthday dinner for Phy lis Jean and Sharon Boone. Guests from Sigourney and Washington attend gatherings at local homes.
Mrs Combellack to Visit Damascus Shrine in October
Mrs Clarence Richards presided at Damascus Shrine session at the Masonic temple. A school of instruction to be held Thursday at 7 30 pm. Nellie J Combellack of Long Beach Calif supreme worthy high priestess will make her official visit Saturday at the temple. A 6 30 pm turkey dinner requires reservations by Thursday morning with Mrs John W Bidwell. First afternoon bridge party set for 2 pm Monday Oct 7 with Mrs Richards and Mrs Verona Nordyke as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Richards
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Nellie J. Combellack
Long Beach
Calif
Worthy
John W. Bidwell
Richards
The
Temple
Verona Nordyke
Burned man in Ottumwa explosion fights for life
In Ottumwa Iowa David McKittrick aged 67 was critically burned when his home exploded last night. He was alone in the house at the time and neighbors and his wife helped pull him from the wreck. Officials say a kerosene stove likely caused the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
David McKittrick
McKittrick
MecKittrick
Sunday Dinner Guests Share Time Across Town
Sunday dinner guests included a son and family of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henderson near Crawfordsville. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stacy and Tommy of near Brighton visited the Max Waterhouse family for Sunday dinner. Nelson Woodford joined Mr. and Mrs. Dan Boone for supper Friday. Mrs. Ira Hogg of Philadelphia visited her sister Mrs Ed Libe last week before heading to Kansas for a relatives visit and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Henderson
Crawfordsville
Guy Stacy
Tommy
Brighton
Max Waterhouse
Nelson Woodford
Dan Boone
Ira Hogg
Philadelphia
Penn
Ed Libe
Kansas
Film Plastics Used For Household and Upholstery Products
Thin film plastics are used for glass and shower curtains garment bags envelope covers for bedding and linen protectors for chair arms and backs. Heavy weights are used for upholstering.
Demonstrating Corsage Types For Garden Section 2
Mrs. D. N. Anwyl hosted the Fortnightly Club Garden department section 2 for the September meeting with 24 members taking roll. Rose was named the favorite flower. Mrs. Cloyce Stewart led and introduced new member Mrs. Ralph Zeck and guests. The October meeting will be at Mrs. O. L. Dayton’s home in Mrs. J. D. Dayton’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Anwyl
Garden Department
Cloyce Stewart
Ralph Zeck
A. L. Griffith
Homer Brower
W. S. Duncan
Carl Crossett
Birthday Party for Larry Duncan Draws Neighborhood Guests
Larry Duncan celebrated his fifth birthday at the family home 923 South Third Avenue. Seven playmates attended along with his grandparents and several friends. The party featured yard games, gift opening, cake and refreshments served by Mrs. Tom Duncan with help from Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Duncan
Tom Duncan
Duncan
South Third Avenue
Patrick
Margaret Ann Lynch
George McDaniel
Larry Woods
Roger Booth
Louie Jones
Billy Duncan
L. A. Jones
W. S. Duncan
Ralph Pratt
Dennis Lynch
Larry
Pratt
Lynch
First Electric Freight Locomotive Built in 1888
In 1888 the first electric freight locomotive was constructed marking a milestone in railway propulsion. This early achievement established a new era for electric traction and industrial transport developments.
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Howard Freshwaters
Howard
Wolf’s Flower
GC. V. Crull
John W. Lee
Arlyge Studio
North
Iowa Ave
E. D. Crossett
Grinnell
Crossett and Hazen
Moorman
Mrs
Alfred Neal
Des Moines
Charles Hazen
Fairfield
Melvin Hill
Clarence Bain
Madrid
Deaconess Hospital
Marshalltown
William Harold
Bob
Claude Bain
W.c.a. Recreation Hour
Ella Shively
Denver
Clarence Berkhoff
Berkhoff
Roberta Roth
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Bellew
Mt. Union
Shively
W. E. Howell, Co. Treas
Mame
Dade Shearer
May Hopengardner
Ernest Jones
Scott Furniture Co
Verla Boshart
Oakland
Clarence Bossart
Clinton
Miss Poshart
Lee Ann Weauly Academy
Joe Daniels
Everstine
Washington, D. C
Daina
Collsge
Scnoo
Cardinals
Mary Welch
Miss Welch
Florina
Tals TV
Mrs. Combellack
Damascus
Rothschild’s
Just
Woodbury
Pioneer Drug Store
Earl Loveless
Guther Studio
Tonks Pareres Eo Ra
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Pontiac
GMC
East Side Square
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottleing Company
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