Winnetka Girl Engaged to Capt Brown
Mrs. Richard Yates Hoffman of Winnetka announces the engagement of her daughter Nancy to Capt. William J. Brown Jr. Miss Hoffman attended Dana Hall and Smith College. Capt Brown graduated from Cornell and UI College of Medicine, internship at Wesley Memorial, now in a medical unit of the army in Burma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Yates Hoffman
Winnetka, I
Nancy
William J. Brown
W. J. Brown
First Avenue NE
Miss Hoffman
Dana Hall
Wellesley
Mass
Smithcotege
Northampton
Brown
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
University of Iowa Medical School
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Burma
Cedar Rapids Woman Takes Club Office
Eight Iowa women were installed in departmental roles within the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs for a two year term after appointments by Mrs. J. H. Hager of Waukon. Named: Mrs. G. Y. Swartzendruber Cedar Rapids public welfare. Mrs. J. N. Lush Ames American home. Mrs. William A. Smith Dubuque conservation. Ag nes Samuelson Des Moines education. Mrs. N. O. Halverson Cedar Falls fine arts. Mrs. Henry Taylor Bloomfield postwar planning. Mrs. Eugene Cutler Des Moines press and publicity. Mrs. Ralph Finkbine Atlantic public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
J. H. Hager
Waukon
G. Y. Swartzendruber
Cedar Rapids
Public Welfare
J. N. Lush
Ames
American Home
William A. Smith
Dubuque
Conservation
Agnes Samuelson
Des Moines
N. O. Halverson
Cedar Falls
Henry Taylor
Bloomfield
Eugene Cutler
Ralph Finkbine
Atlantic Public Affairs
Dorothea Foster Weds Lt Paul R Thompson on Treasure Island
Mrs Rose Foster of 849 Fifth Avenue SE announces the marriage of her daughter Dorothea to Lt. Paul R. Thompson of Berlin New Hampshire. The ceremony occurred April 6 at the chapel on Treasure Island C Street. Thompson recently returned after 20 months aboard a sub chaser and the couple reside in Miami Florida where he is stationed.
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Rose Foster
Fifth Avenue SE
Dorothea
Paul R. Thompson
Berlin
N. H
Treasure Island
C St
Miami
Fla
Lt. Thompson
Notice of Will Registration in Goyre District Court
A notice dated June 18 1945 announces the will of Ay as presented at the Court House in Goire District Rapids. The instrument purports to be a will for permanent disposal and proof is to be provided. Attorney Schoenthaler and Oger are named as attorneys.
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Court House
Ted
R Rapids. Tows
Franchise hearing for transmission line across lands
A public notice from the Commerce Office announces a petition to construct and operate a 33 000 and 66 00 volt electric transmission line across private lands highways streams and a town area. The hearing date and triplicate filing requirement are specified for interested parties to present opposition or support before the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Wites
Commerce
Yatta
Ben Hinds
Tau
Tripli
Paomnenue
Today's Garden Tip Promotes Sharing Surplus Vegetables
The note from State College urges gardeners to harvest and distribute excess produce rather than waste it. It cites spinach past prime and tall lettuce left unpicked, advising neighbors or sellers as recipients to ensure surplus is used.
Surprise Birthday Honors Mrs Wagamon at Home
Mrs Pauline Wagamon of 226 Fourteenth Street NE was surprised with a birthday party at her residence Monday evening. A picnic supper was served and twenty one guests attended bearing gifts in her honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Wagamon
Fourteenth Street
Maj Nial Offers Pointers On National Service Life Insurance
Maj Nial outlines key points for NSLI holders. Premiums are paid to the VA Washington 25 DC subdivision. Paying quarterly biannually or annually saves small amounts. In correspondence include full name policy number and service or serial number. VA staff are busy and proper identification prevents delays. Veterans on disability or retirement pay can arrange premium deductions from those benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Service Life
Veterans’ Insurance
Veterans Administration
Washington 25
D.C
V. A
Washington administration touts VA Form 887 coverage gains
The piece notes high participation in term insurance among service members, with about 95 percent coverage and an average of $9,200 per life. It suggests a large insurance pool as veterans approach conversion to permanent policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Private life insurance claims and policy sizes noted
The excerpt notes that private life insurance policies average about $2,000 while some ex soldiers carry significantly higher cover, around $8,000, highlighting the disparity in policy amounts.
Veterans urged to keep National Service Life insurance coverage
The article explains converting to permanent policies to avoid lapses and high costs. It outlines three options a veteran may choose at age 25: ordinary life with lowest premium, 30 payment life paid for thirty years, and 20 payment life paid for twenty years. It notes government subsidies keep costs down and cautions against overinsuring.
Sweetening Strawberries and Garden Turnips for Light Fare
Do not hull or wash berries until serving. If holding overnight, refrigerate uncovered. Turn up greens with dill or caraway seeds, serve with corn bread and salt pork if available. A menu notes scarce potatoes, lamp chops with new potatoes, and a chocolate pudding tea cake. Includes recipes for mashed potatoes with cheese and a tea cake with currants and nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Victory Garden
Miss Washburn Weds Mr Kelly in St Pauls Chapel
Harriet Washburn and Chance W. Kelly were married Sunday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of St. Pauls Methodist church with Dr E T Gough officiating. The couple will reside at 1704 A avenue NE after July 1 and are employed by Iowa Manufacturing and Lago Marcino Grape company respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Washburn
Chance W. Kelly
D Avenue
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
E. T. Gough
Glen Moore
Recipe fragment for currant yeast batter loaf
A partial instruction set describes adding currants beaten egg and flour to make a stiff drop batter. The batter rises until doubled, then is poured into a greased pan. Sugar cinnamon and nuts are sprinkled on top, batter rises again, and it bakes at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
Evelyn White and Luther McElroy wed in Lake City
Mr and Mrs William White announce the marriage of their daughter Evelyn Mae to Luther W McElroy radioman s c The marriage occurred June 10 at First Presbyterian church in Lake City Florida The couple will reside in Lake City where McElroy is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Episcopal Church
John Foster
William White
Second Street
Evelyn Mae
Luther W. McElroy
First Presbyterian Church
Lake City
Fla
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Capt. Brown
Dorothea Foster
Torney
John Berrymore
Arrid
American Institute of Aoeng
John W. Barry Photo
Lone State College
Mrs. Wagamon
Maj. Nial
Maj
Thomas M. Nial
Nial
Newspa
Naomi Doebel
Miss Washburn
Mr. Kelly
Mrs. Chance Kelly
Evelyn White
Luther McElroy
Limback Lumber
Third ST
Sherwin-Williams
Buy Economy
LE Pages
Protex
Hue
Iwi
Vigveve
Gil Soso
Flae-Gap
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Third Avenue
Dial
Manent
Glory
Leeding
Mitvalsky Ue
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