Local News Items From Coast To Coast Store Notes
New address for Howard K Patton care of Fleet Post Office New York. Mrs Charles Mapel of Ainsworth had surgery at Bellevue hospital Muscatine. Pvt Charles E Griffin son of Clarence and Mrs Griffin completed basic at Fort Bliss and qualified as sharpshooter with 40mm anti aircraft guns. Keota VFW posts officers installed John E Klein named commander. Lt(jg) Richard M Wehr U S S Audrain APO 59 care of Fleet Post Office San Francisco AP 59 aboard Floyds Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard K. Patton
U.S.C.G.C. Sheboygan
Fleet Post Office
New York
Charles Mapel
Ainsworth
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Fort Bliss
Texas
Charles E. Griffin
Clarence Griffin
East Fourth Street
Griffin
Jesse Radda
Marsh Atkinson
Keota
J.g
Richard M. Wehr
U.S.S. Audrain
APO 59
Fleet Postoffice
San Francisco
Calif
U. S. S. Floyds Bay
Kalona Beats Washington Y In Tourney Showdown
Kalona defeats Washington Y 34 to 30 in a close amateur tournament game while Morning Sun SES quintet tops Nichols 34 to 32. Norris scores 12 for Washington in the second half as Kalona emerges as a finalist contender. Tonight What Cheer faces East Pleasant Plain and Gibson meets Barnes City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Washington “Y
Morning Sun Ses
Nichols
Kalona-Washington
Norris
Washington
Morning Sun
Louisa County
East Pleasant Plain
Gibson
Barnes City
Wolves and Panthers Win in Church League
In church league action Monday night the Wolves edged the Bears 18 to 17 led by Peenblossom and Williams. The Panthers posted 12 points to defeat the Gorillas 4 to 12 while the Marines forfeited to the Navy. In girls play the Wrens defeated the Redbirds 22 to 14 with Blattner and Siegle leading the winners and Patterson top scoring for the losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolves
Bears
Peenblossom
Williams
Panthers
Gorillas
Marines
Navy
Wrens
Redbirds
Blattner
Siegle
Patterson
Community Notes From Waseca and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs I W Schenefelt visited Mr and Mrs Clayton Clapper in Waseca Minnesota and attended the Ice Follies in Minneapolis. Jean Atchison a State University of Iowa student has been admitted to the college of medicine for fall. John 2012 Lee joins Teal estate and insurance with C V Crull April 1. Richard Birney begins flood control work on the Missouri river project in Sioux City. Mrs Birney and daughter Barbara remain with Homer Birney’s family until quarters are found in Sioux City. Mrs Roger Beicher heads to Chattanooga Tennessee after three weeks with her parents to care for sister Mrs Bernard McKeone. John Freshwaters S 2c returns from Ellis Island duty after leave with his parents. Cleo R McCoy discharged after 19 months overseas with four battle stars. Sunday dinner guests at Claude McCoy’s included Cleo R McCoy and others. Frances Porter WO 1e home on leave from Norfolk VA WAVES. Co G Schempeler and B D Rayburn attend Modern Woodman Insurance convention in North English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Atchison
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
College of Medicine
A. E. Atchison
Richard Birney
Sioux City
Flood Control Commission
Roger Beicher
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. M. Finke
Bernard McKeone
Cleo R. McCoy
Crawfordsville
Stan Steinback
Washington
John Laithley
J. E. Deal
Ted Givens
Will Brinning
Muriel
Jerry Hartenel
Joe Hartenel
Skunk River
Banks
Ed. Flander
Ottumwa
Frank Flander
Keota
Built for Pacific Use Ships and Craft Rolls On
More than 60 landing ships and craft have been developed by the United States for use in the Pacific theater. The program expands amphibious capabilities, enhancing assault and supply operations across island campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
United States
Meat Growth Timelines for Beef Steers and Hogs
The article notes beef steers require about two years to reach a marketable size while hogs need 8 to 12 months to become market ready. It emphasizes these development periods as key factors in meat production planning.
Hospital Admit and Dismissals Report
Walter Jaspering at 325 North Marion avenue admitted as medical patient yesterday. Dismissals today include Mrs. Floyd Ellis of 902 East Main street Mrs. Mary Allred of Copperhead Cop pock Mrs. Fred L. Moore at 805 North Iowa avenue and Mrs. Carl Jarrard route four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Jaspering
North
Marion Avenue
Floyd Ellis
East Main Street
Mary Allred
Coppock
Fred L. Moore
Iowa Avenue
Carl Jarrard
C J Karel Sells Lumber Yard in Riverside
Riverside man C J Karel sells his lumber coal and building materials business to Home Lumber Company of North English after forty four years in the trade. Dale Southwick becomes local manager, with Karel citing retirement and thanking the community for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
C. J. Karel
Home Lumber Company, Inc
North English
Karel
Fox Hutchinson & Lake Co
Iowa City
Tiffin
Solon
Ladora
Hawkeye Lumber Company
Farmers Lumber Company
Washington
Wilson-Karel Lumber Company
a_ corporation
White Yard Company
Dale Southwick
Valley Items highlight local society and hospital update
In Valley on April 2 farmers work long hours in fine weather. Chas Augustine remains critically ill in Washington county hospital after a stroke. Residents report Bells of St Mary at the State theater in Washington. Valley Ladies Aid held an all day meeting in the church social room. Local visits include Chas Churchill at Geo Frank home and Geo and Myrtle Frank with Andy Sheetz in Keota. J E Deal visited Washington. Mrs Andy Sheetz of Keota spent Friday in Valley. Geo Klett and granddaughter Betty Klett visited county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Augustine
Washington County
St. Mary
State Theater
Washington
Valley Ladies Aid
Chas. Churchill
Geo. Frank
Geo
Myrtle Frank
Andy Sheetz
Keota
J. E. Deal
Geo. Klett
Betty Klett
Mrs. Gray Hosts Women's Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs. Mabel Gray hosted the Woman's Missionary Society meeting of the United Presbyterian church. Helen Fulton led devotions. program by Harriet Clendenning and Alice Harvey. Members honored two deceased peers, and delegates were named for Presbyterial events. The year closed with Mrs. Caldwell as next president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Gray
Woman’s Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Helen Fulton
W. W. Caldwell
Harriet Clendenning
Alice Harvey
E. M. McConaughy
Henry
Althea Montgomery
D. D. Davis
O. F. Boller
J. B. D. Martin
Clendenning
MecConaughy
Albert Simpson
Caldwell
Enlarging Iowa school districts urged to boost efficiency
Cameron Ross of the Iowa Department of Public Instruction urged school board officials to enlarge districts to improve education efficiency while cautioning against rash reorganization. He cited 5885 districts and over 7000 one room rural schools, many with 10 or fewer pupils, and urged county boards to lead reform. Dr. Dawson of the National Education Association supported the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cameron Ross
State Department of Public Instruction
Ross
Howard Dawson
National Education Association
Dawson
Birthday greetings fill pages with local of names
The community marks multiple birthdays for McCutchen Hagie Bell Coon Adam Sorrell Linnenkamp Asken and others. Family members and friends send congratulations to Ed Simmering Floyd Maxwell Carl Jungbluth Maurice Libe Taylor Stout Grace Harter C W Hendrickson Dean Enfield Gene Endicott Ralph Ashby James Pence Dorothy Vodicka P E Babcock Louis Hintermeister and more in a local birthday notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Simmering
Floyd Maxwell
Carl “Boom” Jungbluth
Maurice Libe
Taylor Stout
Grace Harter
C. W. Hendrickson
Dean Enfield
Gene Endicott
Ainsworth
Ralph Ashby
Pilotburg
James Pence
Wellman
Dorothy Vodicka
Kalona
Pythian Sisters Plan Initiation Meeting
Mrs Francis Crone presided at the Pythian Sisters meeting at K P hall. The group voted a five dollar Red Cross donation and announced a May 7 initiation class of 15 candidates with a May 7 school of instruction at Winfield led by Mrs Florence Glad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Crone
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Red Cross
Florence Glad
Winfield
G. A. Reinert
Mac Morgan
Elect Mrs. P. Horak St James P T A President
Mrs Paul Horak was elected president of the St James Parent Teacher Association for the coming year. TheApril meeting at the school heard reports on red cross donation and attendance prizes, announced May meeting plans during national music week, and welcomed new members Mrs Sojka and Mrs Frank Redeker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Gevock
St. James Parent Teacher Association
Sojka
Frank Redeker
Ed Rich
Gerald Duncan
The
Evening Journal
Red Cross
Paul Horak
Ray Minick
Social Evening Includes Cards And Refreshments
Guests including Mrs Nola Faulkner Mrs Owen Grecian and Mrs Paul Deimerly attended a social evening. The remainder of the event was devoted to card games and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nola Faulkner
Owen Grecian
Paul Deimerly
Woman Ninety Credits Pru lax For Rejuvenation
A St Louis woman, Miss Hanna Dietrich, claims Pru lax medicine cured her bloating and constipation. The ad promotes Prulax containing cascara and senna, promising relief from gas heartburn indigestion vertigo and sluggishness with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna Dietrich
St. Louis
Social hour hosts and committee names listed
Bar th Mrs Fred Heck Mrs El mer Stalder Mrs Leonard Flynn Mrs Walter Bruty Mrs Albert Batterson Mrs Charles Swift. During the social hour refreshments were served by the committee Mrs Wilbur Richardson Mrs Francis Bruty Mrs William Bruty Mrs Leo Marie.
Clear Barrels and Action Free of Obstructions
The notice emphasizes keeping gun barrels and actions clear of obstructions for safe handling. It stresses routine inspection and immediate clearing to prevent accidents and ensure reliable firearm operation.
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B. F. Bostwick
Frank
Wolf’s Flower
Drollinger
Saforek
Eve U
I Jackson
C Swartzendruber
Fuhr
Marshall
Herron
G McFarland
Chamberlin
Whitehead
Tucker
Acces
Daedlow
Sheaffer
Sanford
Essner
Edgar
bBorgstadt
Oostendorp
Hanft
Hazen
Whitlocke
Little’s Furniture
Washington Dairy
I. W. Schenefelt
Clayton Clapper
Waseca, Minn
Minneapolis
John Lee
C. V. Crull
John Freshwaters
Ellis Island
Mrs
Howard Freshwaters
Frances Porter
Norfolk
Edgar Porter
Co. G. Schempeler
B. D. Rayburn
English
Modern Woodman Insurance Company
Mrs. Earl Loveless
Mrs. Loveless
Mrs. Love
Less
Paris
C. J. Karel Sells Lumber Yard
Zeno Tines
Mrs. Gray
Iowa
Carl Richard McCutchen, III
C. R. McCutchen, Jr
Merlin Duane Hagie
William Hagie
Michael Thomas Bell
Donald Bell
Columbus Junction
Linda Mae Coon
Hilton Coon
Elizabeth Ann Adam
E. O. Adam
Dennis Sorrell
Patricia Eileen
Ed Sorrell
Evelyn Ruth Linnenkamp
Nick Linnenkamp
Route One
Mary Ellen Asken
Albert Askea
P. E. Babcock
Louis Hintermeister
Davenport
Dennis
Patty Sorrell
Coca-Cola Company
Burlington Cocacola Bottling
Praane CaCola
Coke
Coca-Cola
P. Horak
St. James
P.T.A
Frank Kos
William
Pioneer Drug Store
Nicola
Harmon
U.S. Royal and Spalding
White Elk
Oxford
Rapp
South Side Square
Ors
Rothschild’s
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