City In Brief Telephone 28 or 29
A long list of local residents and visitors appears in a city in brief section. Names include Joe Lee of SUI in Towa City, Liz Walker, Lem Lee, Dixie Leonhart, Rayonne Fink, Raphael Viehael, Mrs. E. G. Sichael, Vernita Holfiman, Mrs. Earl King, Mrs. CL Sebmitt, Mrs Fred Dempster, Mrs. John Vicsveenex, Glen Berrington, Max Mett, Mrs. Ber Pini, G. W. Brown, Dick Ro Enise Seaman, Mrs. Yores Vito, Miss Mary Jer os, Mrs. Hazel O'Brien, Russ Havel Nelvoe, Helen Putchner, Achio Pestn san, Mr. and Mrs. J. Levin, Torey y, Mrs. Nartert Koacgke, and Mrs. A Grete yi, among others. Several shoppers visited Oelwein and Clermont. several callers traveled from West Union and Strawberry Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernita Holfiman
Arlington
Oelwein
Earl King. Tavette
CL Sebmitt
Fred Dempster Maw
City
Local Social notes from Oelwein and surroundings
A series of short notices report visits and travels of residents and relatives in Iowa communities. Activities include Frank Gales visiting Iowa City and Mt. Vernon, A O Leary returning from Chicago after visiting his parents, Mrs James Bells and Budds from Cedar Rapids visiting Fred Kruger family, Nadine Meyers traveling to Villard Minnesota to see Leroy Mershon, and midshipman Bil Hints preparing to air a speech from Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Leary
Chicago
Ale
J. O'Leary
James Bells
Yon Budds
Cedar Rapids
Fred Kruger
Nadine Meyers
Leroy Mershon
Villard
Minn
Mercy Hospital Admits and Discharges In Ames Area
At Mercy Hospital admissions include Allen Stodins BPasette and Mrs Albert Martin for surgery and medical care. Births reported for Maising Vis Beranid Stublar and Oelwem Wil Mind Atis in Ames. Discharges include William Reehhochmer, Qelyem Chere Ruel Oelwein, Elizabeth Spas Oelwein and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Stodins
Bpasette
Albert Martin
Fayette
Medici
Wioas
Gelert
Getelkd
Brant Oelwem
Maising Vis
Beranid
Stublar
Oelwem
Wil Mind Atis Based
Ames
Oelhwem
Hon
William Reehhochmer
Qelyem
Chere Ruel Oelwein
Elizabeth Spas Oelwein
Police to Attend School at Iowa City
The Gelgen Police department will attend the tenth annual peace officers short course at the University of Iowa from June 17 through 21. Officers will alternate so each reads time, with lectures on community relations and problem solving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Ete Stati
Gelgen
Kids Crowd Playgrounds As Recreation Program Opens
Doris Conner reports on the first day of a city recreation program as about forty children ages 5 to 12 gather on Parkside and Southside playgrounds. Supervisors Doty and Wahath organize story hour, baseball, softball, hoops, and games while kids request a sandbox, water, and more shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Conner
Jane
Delwen
Parkside Playground
Margaret Doty
Doty
Delbert Moorer
Diane Ohligsehlager
Heidi
Bud
Butch
Bud Sorenson
Butch Ohligschlager
Margaret
Parkside
Southside
Jim Warneke
Marcia Johnson
Coletta Stover
Yepnis
Marcia
Coletta
Harlan
Joy Ellen Traeger
Sonny Bos
Dorothy Wahath
Central
Katherine Smith
Buddy Luther
Janet Feld
Katherine
Marriage Licenses Issued in Elksport and Wa Dena Areas
Manage licenses were issued to Henry J Sehleo of Elksport and Yvenne Jo Marais of Wadena, and Homer G Walters of El-Mader and Dorothy M Langford of Wadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J Sehleo
Elkport
Yvenne
Jo Marais
Wadena
Homer G Walters
el- Mader
Dorothy M. Langford
Vitamin Tablets Reduce Darkening When Canning Fruits
Vitamin C tablets cost less than two cents per pint jar and prevent darkening and flavor change in canning peaches, plums, and pears. The note lists the tablets as a simple preservative method for fruit canning.
Mrs Elizabeth Mouser Houser Lamont obituary notices
Elizabeth Mouser Houser Lamont born May 8 1860 in Canton Bern Switzerland died May 28 1946 after life in Switzerland and Iowa She married Alexander John Houser in 1882 and moved to Delaware or Buchanan counties with 12 children Survived by children grandchildren and great grandchildren funeral held at Kreussel Funeral home with Rev Carlton Rohr pallbearers named burial at Campton Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Mouser Lamont
Elizabeth Mary Houser
Miller
Canton Bern
Switzerland
John Miller
Reform Church of
Switzerand
Elizabeth
Alexander John Houser
Houser
Dundee
Iowa
Delaware
Buchanan
Minnie
America
Garland Smith
Lamont
Carl Martin
Charles Gritten
Winthrop
Emma
Nellie
George
Frank
William
Harold Houser
Kreussel Funeral Home
Carlton Rohr
Hazel Ehler
Charlie Schultz
Henry Wessels
Carl Dopp
Carl Allenstein
Harry Toole
Henry Allenstein
Campton Cemetery
West Union Visitors and Local Notices
West Union welcomes HM and Mrs Kuhlman of Waterloo to visit their daughter Mrs C B Christian. Mr and Mrs George Goodsell move from Minneapolis to West Union as Rex Radio employee Mr Goodsell. C B Christian leads 49 Boy State campers at Camp Dodge with West Union attendees Jack Cannon Calvin Duke and Frank Camp returning Sunday. Mrs L Carr travels to Pasadena California. Miss Lena Lauridson proceeds to Chicago then Sacramento to visit relatives. Mrs Dick Westerfield Mrs Kermit Teig and Mrs J Bodensteiner hosted a lunch shower for Earlyn Johnston to marry June 16 last Tuesday. Twenty two guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. J. Kuhlman
Waterloo
C. B. Christian
George Goodsell
West Union
Minneapolis
Goodsell
Rex Radio and Appliance
Boy's State
Camp Dodge
Jack Cannon
Calvin Duke
Frank Camp
L Carr
Pasadena
Calif
Lena Lauridson
Chicago
Sacramento
Dick Westerfield
Kermit Teig
J. Bodensteiner
Earlyn Johnston
Pa’s
Ma's
Bobo the Hobo Returns to Senate Club Statement
Louis Newsom known as Bobo the Hobo wins a fourth senator term after returning to Washington. He announced joining a ball club aiming for a pennant, a familiar pattern as the traveling pitcher left the Philadelphia Athletics after an unconditional release. He chose Washington where Clark Grubb has long been an ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louis
Bobo the Hobo
Newsom
Philadelphia Athletics
Clark Grubb
Examination of an electric-eye chest meter for TB screening
Popular Photography reveals a device called an electric-eye exposure meter enabling one X-ray crew to examine the chests of 1,009 people daily for signs of tuberculosis. The system promises faster mass screening with standardized imaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.B
Hawkeye Woman Dead at 71
Hawkeye special report: Mrs. Fred Dreger, 71, died this morning at 11. She leaves her husband and children including Mrs. George Klingbell Lake Mills Wis Mrs. Guy Florence and Carl Dreger Madison Wis and several sons and grandkids. Born in Germany she moved to Hawkeye at age 20 and with her husband celebrated their Golden Anniversary November 11 1945. Funeral arrangements pending. She was a member of the Elgin Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye
Fred Dreger
George Klingbell
Lake Mills
Wis
Guy Florence
Carl Dreger
Madison
Clarence Dreger
Waterloo
John
Walter
Herbert
Sinois
Will
Mason City
Dreger
Germany
Girl Scouts Hold Meeting at Public Library
The Girl Scouts met on Wednesday June 5 at the Public Library. Discussions covered several items and most members paid their 5 cent dues. Scribe Judy Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Scribe
Judy Warren
Population growth tied to food surplus and new lands
Population rose in ancient Egypt Mesopotamia and the Wei valley as agriculture expanded. In later eras two key discoveries spurred growth: sea navigation with cheap transport and the discovery of the New World with crops like corn potatoes and tomatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Wei Valley
China
New World
Cheese Rules Push Pasurized Milk Standards
Several states require that cheese sold be made from pasteurized milk or stored for a definite period before retail sale, aiming to ensure safety and quality in dairy products.
California's First Newspaper Ad Leads to Results
In Monterey 1846 The Californian printed half English and half Spanish. Want ads in the paper brought responses, signaling early bilingual readership and commercial notices shaping local opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Californian
Monterey
Notions on Apple Digestion and Food Combinations
The piece argues that green apples do not cause stomach aches by themselves but that insufficient chewing of firm fruit torments youths. It also dismisses tales of abdominal pain from food mixes, stating lobster with ice cream, pickles with milk, fish with celery are only dangers in old wives tales.
Duck Preparation Tips Include Carrot to Mask Fishy Flavor
A historical note explains soaking ducks in boiling water with a small peeled carrot for 10 minutes before roasting to reduce fishy flavor. The carrot absorbs odor and should be removed before stuffing. If the ducks are lean, rub fat onto the breast before roasting.
Kriege Club at Niagara University Chooses Former German Prisoners as Members
Niagara University in New York forms the Kriege Club on V-E Day anniversary. Led by Fred Schwab, it admits only former German prisoners of war and former Stalag 7-A patients as members. The badge and purpose reflect postwar remembrance and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kriege Club
Niagara University
N. Y
Niagara
Athletes Foot Fungicide Claims Quick Kill Within Hour
An advertisement touts a fungicide product promising destruction of athletes foot and related germs within an hour. It notes riboflavin degradation in milk under exposure and markets TEOL strong fungicide with alcohol. Sold locally at Pfeiffer Drug Store with a 35 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeiffer Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Lee
SUI
Towa City
Liz Walker
Lem
Lee T Hey
Towa
Dixie Leonhart
Oehsern
Raphael Viehael
Merchant Marine
Karl Vike
E. G. Sichael
Tripoli
Callie
Earl Mike
John Vics
Eenex
Westgate
Glen Berrington
Arkneton
Ihe City
Max Mett
Ber Pini
Ui Ochs Ein Design Bus
G. W. Brown
Strewberry Point
Dick Ro Enise Seaman
Leles Sonition Canner
Jung
Eittadas
Yores Vito
Mary Jer Os
Clermont
Hazel O'Brien
Oelwein Weanesis
Russ Havel Nelvoe of
Houlovan
Helen Putchner
National Store
J. Levin
Kelly Ant
Tim Ray Dama
Miehudky
Phaices Alton
PaAcehio
Stim
St Joseph
Neb Torey
Nartert Koacgke and Lamsiy
Mes Bmeyta
Vista
A . Grete Yi
Frank Gales
Mt. Vernon
Anaporis, Md
Harold Hite
Don Fauser Kensnes
Cis
Shirley Swarts
Ritz
Juln Northeste
Flo. Sprague
Oqelwear
Warren Ponsar
Oelwen Sesierdus
Materim Channer
Upper Tawa University
Monica Fox
Corn Rose Latham
Ledre Wat
Theserty
Johnnie Aierjick
Oran
Qehywer
Gladwin
John Fowelb
Irene Pridsen
Howard Bush
Davenport
Chris Rasmussen
Janahten
Vadotiie Benedika Are
Shappang
Oadwear Tage
Mercy Hospital
Kerwins
Fathers Day
Dane Loth
Hausladen
Boyce
Nys
Mike
Chicken Shack
F. J
Phil) Bwalwan
Senators
Frank Miles
Phoning
Noa Nur Numskutt
Noah
Miami Gladima
J.L
Uetitne Gee
X-Ray Shoe Fitting
H. R. Gross
KXEL
United Farmers of Iowa
Grace Methodist Church
Cheed
Flea
Star's
Botany
Wembley
Wilson Bros
Erte
Oclwein, Ta
FORD
Textran
Me Koss
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