Home Front in Iowa Reports War Ration Efforts and Salvage
Iowa boards appoint price panels to resolve retail price issues and collect data for adjustments while salvaging tin cans rises to 20 000 tons in April. The War Food Administration requires monthly slaughter reports from meat processors and butchers. Retailers may seek temporary increases in inventory for home canning sugar and stamps, with permanent requests sent to the district OPA. Iowa salvaged iron steel and farm scrap toward warship and destroyer production, while county chairs push fat salvage and June drives. Some single cent stamps expire with other stamps, conflicting with public impression of validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Tocal
Iowa
America
War Food Administration
Des Moines
C. E. Keyes
War Production Board
Uncle Sam
Japan
Home economist outlines wartime loss coping through activity
Alma Schultz, county extension home economist, says many Americans have loved ones in service and wartime upheaval. Engaging in home and neighborhood activities eases fear and insecurity, strengthens family bonds, and supports the war effort through gardening, canning, civilian defense, and courses in child care, first aid, nutrition, or home nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Schultz
County Extension Home
Homemaker Production Priorities for pan repair and war era tips
Guidance on smoothing bent pan bottoms using heated blocks and tapping, plus household fashion and fabric tips for women aiding farm labor. Includes patterns from USDA home economics, fabric saving notes, pocket wear guidance, sheet care, egg cookery via low heat, and a reminder that War Ration Book No 3 applications must be mailed by midnight June 10.
Banker’s Patchwork Exhibit Showcases 300 Prize Ribbons
Decorah banker Sweepstakes u. N. Rowneeville displays a blanket sewn from 300 prize ribbons won at poultry shows and fairs from 1917 through 1921. The mostly blue ribbons come from Wisconsin Minnesota and South Dakota exhibitions reflecting a string of early victories.
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U. N. Rowneeville
Decorah
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Mysterious Solo Balloon Found Near Fort Atkinson
An experimental rubber balloon ten feet long and two feet wide, weathered and marked with unusual letter groupings and the words Parex and Cambridge Mass, was discovered on the Hugo Rausch farm three miles south of Fort Atkinson. Locals wonder about the experiment's purpose and origin beyond standard weather bureau use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Rausch
Fort Atkinson
Cambridge
Mass
Weather Bureau
Letters From Our Boys in the Service Dear Mother
Second page feature of letters from soldiers overseas sent to their mothers for Mother's Day. Melvin writes from North Africa about longing, faith, and hopes to reunite soon. Wm Mayland shares greetings to Sadie and Bill, mentions reading Titanica Topic, malted milks, and busy duties with French people while on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. J. Mayland
Dentons
North Africa
Sadie
Bill
Sigwell
O. K
Yours Truly
Mayland
Memorial Day Spray Drive By Legion Auxiliary
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary and the United Service Women's organization gathered at the Legion Hall Friday afternoon before Memorial Day and made 38 memorial sprays. The sprays were placed in a drug store window for pickup by relatives, friends, caretakers, and ministers. Many sprays went unclaimed. Hostesses Mary Deesterreicher, Irene Peterson, and Beula Batt served a lunch after the work. The unit president was in Chicago caring for ill grandchildren with measles.
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American Legion Auxiliary
United Service Women's Organization
Legion Hall
Mary Deesterreicher
Irene Peterson
Beula Batt
Chicago
Red Cross sewing drive underway for overseas kits
Mayme Petersen, sewing chair, announces T2 kits for German and Buffalo townships and Titania must be completed by July 20. Kits include needles thread and other basics for overseas packs. Call at Mrs Petersen’s home for materials and instructions. Return all unfinished petticoats to the sewing chair. Mrs Ward reports completion of knitted items: 1 pair socks 1 scarf 3 wristlets 6 sweaters 1 afghan 4
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Mayme Petersen
German
Buffalo
Titania
Wm. Ward
Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Meet In June Session
Immanuel Lutheran ladies met on Thursday June 3 with Lucille Ostermann and Emma Ostermann as hostesses. Rev Planz led the Ascension Day epistle reading from Acts 1 alongside prayers. Minutes were read and approved. A small bill for thank you cards was approved. Members discussed church cleaning and thanks to Ellen Loeschen for flowers and cards. Ella Brandt was welcomed as a new member. Lunch followed, with Clara Mayland and Ellen Loeschen to host next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran
Lucille Ostermann
Emma Ostermann
Ella. Brandt
Rev. Planz
Planz
Clara Mayland
Ellen Loeschen
Gertrude Buss
Wesley Band Opens Summer Concert Season on Main Street
Wesley high school pupils performed the first band concert of the season at the band stand on Main Street. F. M. Christensen takes over band leadership for the summer, replacing Supt. Page who directed the group during the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Main Street
F. M. Christensen
Supt. Page
Daughter of Bargers at Lakota Struck by Bullet
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Barger learned from Paton that their daughter Mrs. Coonie Roelfsema was struck in the back of the ear by a stray rifle bullet while in the yard. The injury required stitching and she went to a hospital for removal of the stitches. Lakota friends report she is recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bargers
J. A. Barger
Paton
Coonie Roelfsema
Wartime Spice Supplies and Homemaker Ration Tips
Home canning needs will be met by increased black and white pepper cinnamon and allspice though overall spice imports remain unchanged due to Far Eastern war constraints. Extra kerosene will aid preservers with fuel to 10 gallons via ration boards. Rubber rings should not be overstretched and are best used once. Elizabeth Ashline a 21-year-old school teacher from Oneida raised 320 White Rock chicks at her Manchester home during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far Eastern
Battle Zone
Elizabeth Ashline
Oneida
Manchester
Wedding of Jackie Allen and Leonard Alne in Chicago
Jackie Allen of Warsaw Illinois and Leonard Alne of Wesley Iowa were married Sunday at the bride’s uncle's home in Chicago. The couple, attended by Vivian Allen and Alfred Novak, will visit in Chicago before returning to Wesley. Alne, a 1937 public school graduate, studied at St Olaf College and served as an army radio instructor at Scott Field Sioux Falls and Chicago. Albert Bergen and Lon Pierce have lived on Winneshiek farms all their lives. Bergen 84, Pierce 83. On the Bergen farm are relics of Albert’s father including an iron ox and an axe used to clear land for America’s first Norwegian Lutheran church. Albert enjoys a porch chair he made from a cottonwood he planted fifty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Aline
Sam Alne
Wesley
Jackie Allen
Warsaw
Chicago
Stanley Flement
Philip Sorce
Vivian Allen
Alfred Novak
St. Olaf’s College
Northfield
Minn
Air Forces Technical Training Command
Scott Field
Sioux Falls
Albert Bergen
Lon Pierce
Winneshiek County
Bergen
Pierce
Albert
Racine
Wis
America
Ramsey Reformed Rev F Snuttjer Morning Worship Notes
Titonka churches announce morning worship at 10 30 Sunday School at 9 30 evening worship at 8 00 choir meets Tuesday 9 30 Young People Club Tuesday 8 30 ladies aid meets Wednesday June 16 at 2 Righteousness exalteth a nation Pro Verb 14 34 Vacation Bible School enrollment 54 children enrollment urged if not enrolled send them school meets Tue Wed Thu 9 00 3 30 four teachers conduct classes
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Ramsey Reformed
F. SnuttjJer
Paater
Young People’s Club
Ladies Aid Society
Vacation Bible School
Good Hope Lutheran Mission Festival Date Set
Good Hope Lutheran Church Alfred O Mardorf Vastor announces a mission festival on June 20. Services at 10:30 a m and 8:80 a m with Sunday School. Rev Martin Ackerman, a New Guinea missionary, will preach morning and speak in evening. Rev Fred Darnauer of Lakota will give the afternoon address. More details next week.
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Good Hope
Immanuel Lutheran Service and Vacation Bible School
Immanuel Lutheran led by Rev Wm Plant offers English communion next Sunday at 10 30 a m with a 9 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class and Luther League social in the evening A two day Vacation Bible School is planned Monday through Thursday a special Minnesota District dues offering will be taken during the service Four miles east and north of Titonia parish location stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran
Wm. Plant
Bost
Titonia
Minnesota
Luther League
Methodist Church Services and Society Meeting
The Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a m and 7:30 p m with Morning Worship at 11:00 a m and a preaching service at 8:15 p m led by Pastor Rev W L Patterson. On Thursday June 10 the Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet at Mrs Tom Briberson's home with Mrs Rudolph Larson as associate hostess.
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Methodist Church
W. L. Patterson
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Tom Brierson
Rudolph Larson
Careful operation will give longer life to equipment
Homemakers emphasize careful use of electric devices from unplugging by the plug cap to cleaning habits. They avoid washing appliances, use brushes and olive oil to prevent sticking, and ensure safe handling as pressure cookers near peak season. Mrs. Louise J. Peet of Iowa State College explains how to check gauges and adjust readings for safe, accurate pressure.
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Louise J. Peet
Household Equipment Department
Iowa State College
Former Wesley Lady Passes Away at Garner
Mrs J J O Neil 69, aunt of Paul Flaherty, died at Garner. Funeral held Wednesday at St Boniface Catholic Church. Survived by husband, two daughters in Garner, mother in Bloomington IL, three sisters, two brothers, two grandchildren. Sons William and John preceded her in death. Burial in Garner Catholic cemetery.
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Wesley
Garner
Paul Flaherty
J. J. O'Neil
St. Boniface Catholic Church
O’neils
Joseph Welg
James Roach
Anthony Flaherty
Bloomington
William
John
Two Lakota weddings tie past week to church ties
Lakota brides Mrs Alfreda John son and Miss Debings Hassebrock wed in recent ceremonies. Lakota groom Towele, a Hampton carpenter, married June 1 at Church of Christ parsonage. Debings Hassebrock wed Corporal L Carroll Skiles at Rev Bett home in Kirksville Missouri.
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Alfreda. Johnson
Ray E. Towele
Hampton
Church of Christ Parsonage
H. E. Weaver
Towele
Carl Johnson
Navy
Debings Hassebrock
Manly
Henry Hassebrock
Lakota
L. Carroll Skiles
George W. Skiles
Greencastle
S. A. Bett
Kirksville
Twenty Three New Members Joined Woden Methodist Church
Woden Methodist Church received twenty three new members last Sunday morning. Names listed include Russell Swingen Roy Bilyeu Mr and Mrs Richard Brown Mr and Mrs Iver Brown Mr and Mrs Leo Stevens Supt and Mrs Frank Truesdell Mary Ann Eisenmann Dean Eisenmann Beverly Bode Phyllis Newbrough Colleen Colling William Wood Merla Brown Newell Brown Myron Brown Leona Wood Mr and Mrs Jack DeVries and Melvin Wood. A Bible School Class program followed the service.
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Woden
Woden Workers Needed for Surgical Dressings Drive
Woden seeks all residents to aid in making surgical dressings. Volunteers with pledged hours should fulfill commitments and attend weekly Red Cross meetings at the Tindall building on Main Street. A fresh quota awaits after current work is finished. everyone is urged to participate.
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Woden
Red Cross
Tindall Building
Main Street
Rites Thursday for Jesse Palmer 91 Resident of Algona
Jesse James Palmer born June 6 1852 in Portage County Ohio died May 30 1943 at Kassuth hospital Algona after six weeks confinement. He lived in Bremer and Kosuth Counties since 1870 and never married. Funeral by Rev English Presbyterain Church Algona. burial Buffalo Township cemetery. Relatives honored include BE W Palmer niece Mrs Alta Clement grand-niece Mrs Earl Hunter and caretakers Mrs Katherine Park and Fred Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse James Palmer
James Palmer
Sarah Worthington Palmer
Portage County
Ohio
Kossuth Hospital
Algona
Venango County
Pennsylvania
Bremer County
Towa
Kosauth
Earl Hunter
Katharine Park
Fred Park
English
Presbyterian Church of
Presbyterian Church
Buffalo Township
Titonka Lions Meet Thursday
Titonka Lions Club holds regular meeting at American Legion rooms Thursday evening June 10 with Methodist ladies serving luncheon at 6 45. Election of officers for the year starting July 1 will be held during the meeting. Several invited guests are expected.
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Titonka Lions Club
American Legion Rooms
Many From Out-of-Town Attend J. Korte Funeral
WODEN Out of town relatives attended funeral rites for John Korte Sr. last Thursday afternoon. Attendees included Albert and Mrs. Korte and family of Parkersburg, Henry and Mrs. Korte and family of Titonka, Spencer Faville of Des Moines, C C Hetzler and daughter of Moulton, John VanLoh and Mrs. VanLoh of Wellsburg, Martin Riehkes and Mrs. Riehkes of Ackley, Evert Krult of Bufalo Center, William Schadendorf and Mrs. Schadendorf of Lakota, Bruno Bruns of Buffalo Center, Menno VanLoh of Ackley, Rose Mary Liska of Hayfield, John Schroeder and Mrs. Schroeder of Britt, and Henry Hulginga and Mrs. Hulginga of Titonka.
Jake Huisinga Woden Weds Ruby Hart Rake
WODEN The marriage of Mias Ruby Hart daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hart of Rake to Jake Huisinga son of Mr and Mrs John Huisinga of Woden occurred Friday June 4 at the Christian Reformed church with Rev Kuizema officiating Attendants were Helen Hart and Pete Smith Following the ceremony refreshments were served at the Huisinga home The couple will live on Harvest Tomorrow near Grundy Center hemp seed planting reports note hemp grows rapidly even in cold weather
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Jake Huisinga
Woden
Ruby Hart
Rake Woden
Mias
Robert Hart
Rake
John Huisinga
Christian Reformed Church
If J. Kuizema
Helen Hart
Pete Smith
Huisinga
Hasbrouck
Grundy Center
Home Front Casualty Wound in Victory Garden
Audubon man Fred Plaehn suffered a service wound while in a Victory Garden when Pred stepped on a rusty nail causing a foot injury. A physician required examination and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Plaehn
Audubon
Pred
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Herbert C. Plagman
General Salvage Division
WPS
Des Moines Opa
HOME
Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Melvin Buss
Africa
Mother
Helena
Mom
Whisper
Melvin
RED Cross News
Immanuel Luth
Leonard Alne
Jesse Palmer
Titonka
J. Korte
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