Plant Spring Bulbs Now for Bright Gardens
Mrs J L Rhea advises October as ideal for bulb planting and indoor forcing. She lists tulips such as General Dewet and Golden Orange, notes shortages of Narcissus stock due to war, and recommends bluebells Scilla Nutans, blue Grape Hyacinth, and early lilies for outdoor planting with drainage and soil amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rhea
Alfred
Talma
Spring Glory
Emperor of Tresserve
America
Morale Boosts Fashion Row Trends Amid Quirky Substitutes
A lighthearted fashion column riffs on morale-boosting attire with Kaiser ships, zoot suits, and quirky substitutes such as milk-based fabrics while warning against overplucked looks. Mentions government edicts on wool and price ranges for topcoats, plus playful notes on Veronica Lake and novelty accessories.
Christmas gift ideas for men in service prompt humor
The note suggests quick gift ideas for service members with a morale boost angle. It mentions a deadline for overseas parcel mailing and proposes a novelty gadget with a crude Hitler image as a provocative joke aimed at lifting spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Stalingrad
Adolf
Farewell for Rev Diamond Draws Five Hundred At Solon
About 500 guests and St Marys parishioners gathered at Solon to bid farewell to Rev M J Diamond who left Friday for army service as lieutenant chaplain. He will be stationed in Boston. Bishop Henry P Rohlman attended the gathering. Diamond, born 1903 in Elizabeth New Jersey, was ordained 1930 in Davenport and has served in Keokuk Iowa City and Solon. Rev Carl F Clems named to succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solon
St. Mary’s Church
M. J. Diamond
Boston
Henry P. Rohlman
Davenport
Elizabeth
N. J
Father Diamond
Loras College
St. Paul's Seminary
St. Paul, Minn
Sacred Heart Cathedral
St. Peter's Church
Keokuk
University of
Nolan
St. Mary's
Morse
St. Mary’s
St. Peter's and Paul’s
Here
Carl F. Clems
Newhall P T A Club Hosts Faculty Reception
The Parent-Teacher Community club hosted a Tuesday reception for school faculty with Supt. O A Kelly introducing the teachers and Rep. Harry Weichman welcoming attendees. Two one act plays featured participants Virgil Alberts William Grovert James Oliphant Harry Weichman Myron Wilhelms. Mr and Mrs Quentin Erland hosted a family dinner Sunday honoring Mrs Quentins uncle Floyd Primrose of Norway who will soon enter service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. O. A. Kelly
Harry Weichman
Virgil Alberts
William Grovert
James Oliphant
Myron Wilhelms
Quentin Erland
Quentin
Floyd Primrose
Norway
John Primrose
Darlene Primrose
Cedar Rapids
Wambackers observe 30th wedding anniversary at home
Mr and Mrs Giles Wambacker celebrated their thirtieth anniversary with a family dinner on Sunday. Their son Richard serves in the army stationed in Northern Ireland. The W S C S held its first meeting of the season at the home of Mrs Guy Yates with Mrs Ralph Little as assistant hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
Giles Wambacker
Richard
Northern Ireland
W.S C.S
Guy Yates
Ralph Little
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Japan
On Fashion Row
Iowa
Smithsonian Institute
L-85
Kentucky
Veronica Lake
Land of Lakes
Bountiful
Montrose
Trick
Rev
Diamond
Newhall
National Furniture Week
Fl Our
Luberger
Third Avenue
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