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Mt Pleasant News

Location

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1947

Page

2

Farmers urged to buy United States savings bonds

Farmers urged to invest surplus funds in United States savings bonds to avoid debt and stabilize finances as prices stay high. Floyd M. Goodell cites history and cites Henry county quota of 2 048 812.00 while Agricultural Advisory Committee led by R K Bliss promotes production and debt payment to reach the goal.

United States Floyd M. Goodell Henry County Goodell R. K. Bliss Unite States Unis County Henry “County

Cashing of Vets Terminal Leave Bonds Favored in Congress

Washington leaders moved to allow veterans to cash five year terminal leave bonds immediately. Treasury data show about 1.83 billion dollars in bonds outstanding as of June 16 at 2.5 percent interest. Speaker Joseph Marsh Jr of Massachusetts said bills for immediate payment could be enacted this session.

Washington, D. C Congress Joseph Mar 4Sh Masschusetts Martin

Honored 4-H Leaders Recognized at National Camp

Washington D C Two Iowa 4 H leaders Kirk Fox editor Successful Farming and Mrs Edith P Barker state girls 4 H club leader were cited for service at the closing session of the national 4 H camp The camp ended with its candlelighting ceremony Mrs Barker among leaders who have 25 years in 4 H work Fox among seven agricultural figures praised for aid to the movement A mothproofing method using DDT sprays garment fibers saturated and retained after drying per American Magazine

Washington D.C Iowa Kirk Fox Edith P. Barker Barker Fox

Navy recruiting for men ages seventeen to thirty

The U S Navy seeks enlistments from men aged 17 to 30 for 3, 4, or 6 year terms at the Burlington station. Minimum 17 year olds cannot enlist beyond their high birthday. Base pay starts at 75 dollars monthly with clothing lodging and medical care provided. Navy recruiters at Mt Pleasant courthouse Wednesdays 1 am to 4 pm answer questions about trades and eligibility.

U8. Navy Rei U. S. Navy Burjlington U.S. Navy Navy Mt. Pleasant

Community Notes From Local Visits And Gatherings

Olds Olus and Virgil Peterson visit in Chicago with Ed Felersons parents. Lynn of Galesburg spent Sunday at Will Kirkpatrick’s. Ed Moeleger of San Antonio visits his brother Jake Metzger. John H. Miller returns home after a year at Town State college Anes. Mrs. Paul Abrahamson hosts a Sunday dinner for family and honored guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Baker and family, Mr. Baker of Muscatine, Mr. and Mrs. Will Boshurt, Mrs. Oris Boshurt of Wayland, Mrs. Anne Miller, Russell Boshurt, and others. Bob Sheaffer and Cleve Daylon return home after weeks in the south. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Deyarman and family and Dr. and Mrs. Kyle Deyarman of Morning Sun visit Grover Deyarman family. Mrs. Susan Thomas, Mrs. Lydia Mier, and Miss Neames Anderson attend Sunday dinner at Grover Deyarman home. Cub Scouts meet at Riaune Deyarman home and make Father’s Day gifts. Women’s Guild to meet June 26 at Olds Congregational church with devotions by Mrs. Willard Davis and program by Mrs. Ronald McKeever. serving committee Mesdames Earl Miller, Raymond King, J. J. Huston, and G.K. Crawford. Notile American Legion notes all Legion members who can attend the Park for the affiliate funeral of Mr. T. McConnaughey at 200 American Legion Home Friday at 8 PM. The funeral will be at 4 PM with viewing at 3 PM.

Lawrence Baker Baker Muscaline Will Boshurt Oris Boshurt Wayland Anne Miller Russell Boshurt John Boshnart Bob Sheaffer Cleve Daylon Willard Davis Ronald MeKveer Earl Miller Raymond King J. J H. Huston G.K. Crawford

Pittsburgh public schools award thousandth veteran diploma

Edward Potts, a former submarine torpedo operator, became the thousandth veteran to complete his secondary education in the Pittsburgh public schools system. The milestone marks a record in the district's veteran education program.

TTT Tns Pitsburgh Usena Schhouls Edward Potts

Westinghouse High School Class Leader Noted in Class Dates

A fragment notes a student was among the top in his class at Westinghouse High School, marking him as one of the allau dates in the group.

Southern Railroad St. Louis Louisville Indiana International Soundphoto Star Allau Westinghouse High School

Nice Sleeping Room For Rent Close In

For rent a nice sleeping room near downtown with convenient location. Contact phone 1441 Green for details. Dated June 19.

South Center Club Marks 31st Anniversary

The South Center Club celebrated its 31st anniversary with members and guests recalling the club's history since 1926. Charter members Mrs. Veith and Mrs. Towncoud attended, gifts were given to living founders, and a free will offering supported a drive for a cause. refreshments followed.

South Center Club Mig. Feathers Mo Brancemeyar Harrymith Nell Parr Vera Job Lin Dooi

Wafer-thin social event served refreshments to guests

Nineteen members and three guests attended with Mrs Veish assisted by Mrs Freda Townsend Mrs Ora Rlepe and Miss Francesa Slattery. The refreshments consisted of ice cream cake nuts and coffee.

Tuineteen Veish Freda Townsend Ora Rlepe Francesa “Slattery Lea

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