News of Our Men in Uniform Show Frank Transfers and Promotions
Cpl Helen Reichart has been transferred from Fort Oglethorpe Georgia to San Francisco California. Pte Robert Appleby left Venice Florida to resume duties. Sgt Donald Schlimmer and wife visited then left for Newport News Virginia. Pvt Edward Darrow overseas reports a new address and graduation from stenographic school in Oahu Hawaii. Pvt Eugene Chaloupka vacationing at Camp Barkeley Texas. Pvt George Allamand relocated to Mess Hall Camp Reale California. Peter Wright awarded Bronze Star with Fifth Army in Italy. Sg Schrader visiting family. Barbara Wright guest. Ernest Bohlken promoted to corporal in Southern France recon troop.
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Darrow
Edward Darrow
Express
Oahu
Hawaiian Islands
the Express
Floyd Darrow
Farmer Canning Company
Ernest Bohlken
Bohlken
France
Medical Discharge for Lr Schmidt and Local Thanksgiving Notices
Lawrence A. Schmidt received an honorable medical discharge after a long service including North Africa, Sicily, and Italy where he earned the Purple Heart. He plans to settle in Seattle with his wife after hospitals in Santa Barbara and Camp Logan. The item lists numerous Monticello area Thanksgiving visits and friendly travels, plus a community program at Zimmerman's hall.
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Lawrence A. Sehmnidt
Army
Monticello
John Schmidt
Seattle
Wash
Schmidt
Washington
Oregon
California
Virginia
North Africa
Russell Jamieson
10Th
Sicily
Italy
Santa Barbara
Calif
Lavern Schmidt
Camp Haan
Camp Logan
Colo
Navy develops fire retarding paint for ships
Research led by Rear Adm Edward L. Cochrane yields a fire resistant naval paint with active ingredients like antimony oxide. The paint resists mildew and washing better than land based fire retardants though no paint is truly fireproof under prolonged heat.
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Navy
Edward L. Cochrane
Bureau of Ships
Polish for covering scratches on furniture and floors
A home remedy suggests mixing equal parts linseed oil, turpentine and cider vinegar to polish scratched surfaces. Apply with a soft cloth to restore shine on varnished wood and furniture.
Weekend Visitors Share Time Across Area
Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Willian Thomason of Dubuque visiting Mrs Jud Nichols and family in Dubuque. Gail Huibregtse a Rockford student spent time with her parents Dr and Mrs Fu Huibregtse. Vr. and Mrs Fe DeShaw hosted Jr and Mrs J L Blessing of Marcus plus Maxine Bauman of Cedar Rapids at their home. Mrs M J Cass traveled to Des Moines for a Farm Bureau meeting. The Evangelical and Reformed Ladies Aid plans a bake sale and harvest at the Town Electric building on Saturday December 2 starting at 1 PM.
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J. W. Perrine
B. T. Perrine
Cedar Rapids
George Waite
Nancy
George
Paul Smith
Letta Perrine
Anamosa
Orvin Yeoman
Mrs
Willian Yeoman
Gail Huibregtye
Rockford Women’s Collage
Rockford, TH
Fu Huibregtse
James Rae
J. L. Blessing of
Marcus, Jr
DeShaw
Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical and Reformed Bandh
Wool as a benchmark in man-made fiber research
The article notes wool's standing as a premier natural fiber with a protein base, unlike cellulose cotton or rayon. Despite heavy research funding, labs have struggled to replicate wool's qualities, prompting efforts to create synthetic fibers using animal or vegetable proteins.
Fly Nursery Warns of Manure And Feed Box Dangers
Farmers warned that accumulating manure creates a ready made fly nursery through summer. Old feed boxes with wet rotting chaff and hay also breed flies, according to local agricultural advice.
Postwar Use Prophesied for Cotton Insulation
Cotton insulation, first manufactured in 1940, may see wide use in home refrigerators and freezing units after the war according to industry experts.
Shaws Stilahig Agwer Promote Attractive Estate Homes
Reading readable fragments, local notices hint at Shaws Stilahig and Agwer promoting attractive estate homes. The text references cultivated gardens, new horticulture methods, and residents adopting new ideas for home and garden improvements.
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Shaws Stilahig & Agwer
Eecter
Netee
Seiliens garden kit for islanders supports growth
A special gardening kit for the Ketan on Seiliens Islands includes a canvas bucket planting basin seeds and equipment to help grow food. The program aims to aid occupied islands with self sufficiency by providing basic gardening tools.
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Seiliens Gaardentn
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Helen Reichart
Cpl
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
San Francisco
Len Reichart
Appleby
Robert Appleby
Charles Appleby
Venice
Fla
Donald Schlimmer
Newport News
Anton Wroblewski
William Schlimmer
Chaloupka
Eugene Chaloupka
Camp Barkeley
Texas
Henry Chaloupka
George Allamand
Pvt
Mess Co
Camp Reale
Peter Wright
Hazel
Manchester
Fifth Army
Wright
Sth
Custer
Elsie Dighton
Set
Schrader
Utd
Roswell
N. Mex
H. P. Schrader
Barbara Wright
Town City
Hanks Lvin
Florida
Jonathan
Rome Beauty Baking
Idaho
Cristo
Michigan
Aunce
C Jar
APKIN
Eme
National Pan Rolls
National Bread
Orin
ST MS Ci
Lr Schmidt
Camp Blanding
LaVern FE. Behrends
Infantry Replacement Training Center
James Veitch
Monticello High School
Mrs. C. Loomis
Earlville
Mrs. R. F. Savage
A. FE. Savage
Fort Knox, Ky
Kenneth Jensen
Steven
West Branch
Ed Wirth
Kathleen Hoag
Chicago
Kathleen Kurt
Ramona Radclitt
Ruth Decker
Lorraine Aitchison
Mary Jane Aitchison
St. Francis Hospital
Evanston
Ed Merchant of
Rowley
Charles Rigby
George Ireland
Wyoming
Wade Long
Laura Loomis
Thomas Lewis
Miss Lewis
Long
Mr. Long
Dan Schneider
Susan
St. Luke's Host
Louise Field
Melvin Sands
Sandra
Paul
Charter Oak
Monticelli
J. W. Benadom
Davenport
Carrie Stevens
Ottumwa
Ed Rice
William Shelley
Alf Wee
Willmar, Minn
William Tuetken
Wallace
A. D. Flockhart
Margaret Ann Tuetken
Zimmerman's Hall
Kline
Lovell No
Glenna Krueger
Wilbur K. Doxsee
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles A. Doxsee
Edwin Kiburz
Ann Tyler
Montrose Hotel
Frank Richardson
Libbie Machacek
Mrs. B. H. Madden
L. R. Jacobs
Eammersburg
Alfred Moore
Austin, Minn
Neman Moore
James Maurice
Major Maurice
Fort Belvoir
Hayes Winslet
Betty
the State University
Iowa City
John A. Winsler
Memphis
Clara Bartlett
Dallas
C. M. Evans
Luther League
Castle Grove Lutheran Church
Olin Luther League
A. Jagnow
Wartburg Seminary
Dubuque
Henry Purrichter
Esther
Lost Nation
Gilbert Burrichter
Fort McClellan, Ala
Ida Kissling
Los Angeles
Theodore
Aca
Theodore, Jr
Howard Wiedman
The
American Women's Voluntary Services
U.S. Treasury Department
Archer Daniel
Archer
Del
Just
Sargents Minral Meal
Sargents Grain Balancer
E. H. Huibregtse
Maxine Bauman
Cedar Ravids
Louise Bauman
M. J. Cass
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Princess
Buster Crabbe
Devil Riders
Jack Carson
Jane Wyman
Irene Manning
Cees
BALA
Nelson’s Jewelry Store
Arrow
Zelan
Stuhler
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