Local News Briefs From Maquoketa And Nearby
Mr and Mrs Bennett Packard of Maquoketa spent the week here with relatives Mrs H Sadlers mother Mrs Theo Schafer of Eagle Grove visited here the first of the week. A group of young folks at her home Friday evening. The local Masons Joint Visitation at their hall on Tuesday evening. New Years day guests at the Walter Hef a home at Laverne. The Town Council provided traffic tickets for notices of violations by automobile owners to appear before the Mayor. Mr and Mrs Ralph Davidson and children and others were New Years dinner guests at the Walter Atuyz home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Packard
Maquoketa
P.O H. Sadler
Theo. ‘Schafer
Eagle Grove
Ane Richardson Epter
Masons
Eastern Stara
Ation
Mra Pac
Feltis
Potter
Mershal Ainig
Ralph Davidson
Harold Davidson
Fred Kruse
Henry Kruse
Laverne
Community Seals Sales Report Amid Christmas Returns
A local report urges residents to return sold seats and payments promptly to inform Vernon township officials. Mrs Lowe Miller and Mrs Albert Nelson note higher seal sales this Christmas than ever before, with exact totals pending all returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe ‘Miller
Albert Nelson
Vernon Township
Thank You Note From Long Beach Residents
Thank you note expresses gratitude for letters cards and gifts received during hospital stay. Mentions Kenneth Burk in Long Beach Mrs GAL Stoddard Frank Berry and a Des Moines daughter visiting parental home. Mentions Miss Marjory Cook visiting Geral Cook and family. New Year’s gatherings referenced at Lole Mae Cathcart Francis Heesley home near Bards and at the Moine Yanney home. Also notes sale of Poland China stock by Thomas Arthur & Son near Goldfield and New Years dinner at the Montgomery and Yanney homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gal Stoddard
Frank Berry
Ter
Des Moies
Wm- Zentner Hom
Lole
Cathcart
Francis
Heésley
Bards
Poland
Thomas, Arthur. & Son
Goldfield
F.-H- Montgomery
Maxine
Harold-Yanney
Moine Yanney
Notice of the Appointment of Executrix
Lena Geigel is appointed and qualified as executrix of Sibilla Geigel deceased of Humboldt County. Creditors urged to pay debts and persons with claims to present them to the undersigned for allowance at the District Court Clerk office. Garfield and Baker attorneys. Clerk of District Court A Wailukai dated December 19 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Sibilla Geigel
Lena Geigel
Garfield & Baker
A Wailukai
Notice of Probate of Will in Humboldt County Iowa
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Gottfried Guggisberg deceased, dated February 22 1928, has been filed and is set for proof hearing January 17 1945 at 10:00 AM in Dakota City Court House before the District Court or Clerk. Citizens interested may appear to show cause why the will should not be probated. Dated December 28 1944. M A Wallakaiz Clerk of District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Gottfried Guggisberg
Dakota City
Laws
District Court
Iowa
M.A. Wallakaiz
France Recovers as Paris Holds Free Interior Zone
Washington reports that Allied recognition for General de Gaulle’s government follows years of occupation. France, except western combat zones, maintains an interior zone with Paris under the provisional regime. U.S. policy supports unfreezing French assets and strengthening the resistance leadership within a reconstituted government in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles de Gaile
France
United States
Britain
Russia
Eine
de Gaulle
Paris
Camidas
Australia
Brazil
Peruela
Jere- Although
Fed
Belgium
New York
Treasury
United
Edward R. Stettinius
Rare Insanity Reported Among Austrian Refugees In London
An inquest in London described a rare contagious mental condition called insanity of two. It involved two Austrian refugees Miss Leopoldine Betty Wally Loew and Mrs Sophia Sara Chlumberg who died by veronal poisoning. The coroner noted the elder Loew’s dominance influenced the younger Chlumberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leopoldine
Betty Wally Loew
Sophia Sara Chiumberg
England
Miss Loew
Boost in Children's Wear Is Planned for Next Year
Washington reports the War Production Board will raise retail supplies of infants and children's apparel in January February and March under a third clothing program. The stocked garments cover sizes from 4 months to 16 years and include rompers pajamas overalls wash suits dresses underwear and shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production’ Board
New Navy Hellcat 20 Knots Faster Version Unveiled
Washington reports the navy has cleared Grumman at Bethpage to publicize a new Hellcat variant that exceeds the earlier model by about 20 knots. Enhancements include streamlined engine cowling, improved high speed maneuvering, reinforced tail and stabilizer, lighter windshield supports, and protected armor for the pilot. In praise, Admiral Nimitz cited Hellcat and Helldiver success in Pacific combat, while the fast fighters claimed roles from Pearl Harbor to the invasion of southern France, taking off from carriers Tulagi and Kasaan Bay to support ground forces inland.
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Washington
Navy
Grumman
Bethpage
Impre
Iran Hellest
Pacific
Adm
Chester W
Nimitz
Pearl Harbor
Ryukyu
Formosa
France
Kaiser
Tulagi
Kasaan Bay
Rrone Vally
Woman Who Spotted Nazi Buzz Bomb Aided Allied Air Might
London air ministry credits Flight Officer Constance Babington-Smith as the expert who first spotted the experimental station behind the robot bomb threat. Her clue helped unleash Allied aerial strength against supply centers and army bases, aiding the creation of a vast network of spotters and anti aircraft defenses in the Battle of London. She is the daughter of Sir Henry Babington-Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air Ministry
Constance“ Babington-Smi
Henry Babington-Smith
U S Kept in the Dark On Men Held by Japs
Buffalo dispatch reports that Japan offers only lip service to the Geneva conventions on prisoners of war. The International Red Cross has not been permitted to visit camps in the Philippines, Java, Borneo, French Indochina, China, Thailand or Burma, keeping U S. and other nations largely uninformed about POW conditions.
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U.S
Buffalo
Japan
Red Cross
Wer
Pravasi
Internation Cross
Philippines
Java
Borneo
Rds
China
Thailand
Burma
Handicapped Workers Thrive In War Jobs
Deputy regional WMC director Idn B. O'Connor testified to a house committee investigating aid to the physically handicapped that 39,000 of 51,000 registered with the U S employment service obtained jobs in eight months. He added that 10,000 war veterans had been placed in jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idn B. O'Connor
WMC
House
Ci Ities
United States Employment Service
Left Handed Toothbrush Patented by New Yorker
Sidney S. Vogel of Staten Island has a patented toothbrush with a swivel handle aimed at left handed users. The Gazette of the United States patent office announced the grant noting it could benefit 5,000,000 to 7,000,000 left handed people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Washington, D.C
Sidney S. Vogel
Staten Island
N. Y
the Gazette of the
United States Patent Office
Vogel
Bachelors Lead Preferred Immigrant List in Mexico 1945
Mexico reports immigration rules for 1945 favor bachelors who plan to naturalize and intermarry with Mexicans. The interior department announced the policy as part of the year’s regulations, highlighting single men as a preferred group for entry into the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexican Department of Interior
Lonely Hearts Club helps New York bachelors seek companions
Miss May Richardson runs an introduction service in New York called the Lonely Hearts Club. The firm matches unmarried clients based on age, culture, appearance and preferences, with no meetings or fees until introductions. Members include doctors, lawyers, actresses, and service members, with some marriages resulting from the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
May Richardson
Lonely Hearts*Club
Miss Richardson
Ister
Indy
Lonely Hearts
Lonely Hearts Club
Richardson
Mast
Mel Richardson
Bell Syndicate
WNU
British Railways Propose Vast European Air Network
In the House of Lords it was announced that British railways have drawn up a plan for a massive air transport network across Britain and Europe. The proposal calls for 19 routes within the British Isles and outlines government consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Europe
British Railways
House of Lords
British Isles
Identify Planes With Pet Titles
Armored planes carry war names reflecting crew affection and local ties. Chiefs and pilots name bombers with hometowns like Terre Haute Tornado and Mary Sue, while others bear titles honoring wives, daughters, or crew companions.
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Washington
United States
Ealy
Terre Haute
Robert Wilson
Swan Street
Ind
Oytlone
Ninth Air Force
Reginald Vance
Ridgemont
Avenue
San Amonio
Tex
Mary
Sue
Johnny Come
John G. Nemeth
McCook Avenue
East
Chicago
Hungary
Wilbur BR
Kolberg
Marense Avenue
Pasedens
Cal Gsi
Piccadil
Willy
Fuselize
Burrell
D-Day Victory Night At Nome Base Sparks Vodka Flow
News of Allied invasion of France turned Nome Alaska base into a lively scene as 1,967 air miles northwest of Edmonton hosts Russian and American flyers who celebrated with vodka and songs. The base of the United States air transport command near the Bering Sea buzzed with revelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Alaska
United States Air Transport Command
Bering Sea
France
Edmonton
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F. M. Crawford
Osteopathic and General Practice
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Carda
Kenneth Burk
Long Beach
Calif
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Ladi
Marjory
Breer
Geral
Mily
State OF Iowa
Gen. de Gaulle
Lights of
LL Stevenson
Amsband
British Rails Plan
Yanks
Seris
George Bemmer
Sidon
Miss
Cis
Troop Carrier Command
United Kingdom
Ann Josephine Haywood
Aero Club
Solly-Mill
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