Local Easter Weekend Visits From Area Families
Local residents listed Easter visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs William Jensen and daughter Sylvia of Flossmoor Ill arrive to spend Easter with the Albert C Osincup family. Mrs Osincup is a daughter of the Jensons. A charity card party is planned Monday April 10 with three door prizes. Nearby residents and relatives are mentioned including Harold Weir and others. A bazaar and food sale is announced for April 8 at the Christian Church Ladies hall. Several birthday observances are noted among guests and family members including Mrs Dusenbery Lewis and Leona Dusenbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jensen
Sylvia
Flossoor, Ill
Pend
Albert C. Osincup
Sincup
Jenns
John Graber 85 Dies at Wayland
John Graber aged 85 a retired farmer died this morning at his Wayland home after a long illness. The body was moved from Zehr funeral home to the Graber residence. services are set for Sunday at Sugar Creek church. He married Josephine Roth on March 14 1896 and the couple had 11 children. Surviving are his wife ten living children and Evelyn Graber. one son Albert preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
John Graber
Zehr
Graber
Sugar Creek Church
Josephine Roth
Sugar Creek
Peter J
Crawfordsville
Amos
Ailin
Wilbert
William Eichberger
Charlies Fichelberer
Anna Richards
Gra Freyenberger
Arthur Oshart
Ayland
Evelyn Graber
Ome
Albert
Breakfast study links skipped meals to low blood sugar
A study of girls who did not eat breakfast found blood sugar dips near 11 am explaining fatigue. The report notes constipation is common among those skipping breakfast or relying on snacks.
Two Newborns Reported at Local Hospitals
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Frank McClel land Brighton are parents of an eight pound ten ounce daughter born at 005 this morning. A daughter was born to Rev and Mrs Lester ill Columbus Junction at 010 weighing eight pounds five and a half ounces. William McCartney Avis h was discharged this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McClelland
Brighton
Lesterill
Columbus Junction
William McCartney
Avish
Allied air attack hits Zagreb Jugoslavia airfield
A Zagreb airfield raid by a small RAF escort force and B 17s and Liberators damaged enemy airfields. At least 16 of 120 German fighters were shot down. Spitfires strafed Vanja Luka base destroying ground planes while Italian bombers were hit. Allied aircraft also attacked targets in central Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zagreb
Jugoslavia
Vanja Luka
R.A.F. Baltimores
Italy
War time notices and travel updates from Iowa City region
Several brief items record military movements and family updates. Pvt Harold Wehr left for Camp Roberts after a furlough with wife and son, while Pvt Arnold Smith receives a new post office address in New York City. Georganne Rudiger plans Easter return from Monmouth to parents G. W. Rudiger, Vaughn Thornburg returns from Sedalia to relatives, and Bonnie Jean Simpson visits her parents in Missouri. Fred Cromwell undergoing major surgery at Barnes Hospital with wife Esther Hay Cromwell reporting success. sister Dorothy Crebs attends in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Harold Wehr
Iowa City
Camp Roberts
Calif
Larry Wayne
Albert Wehr
Washington County Hospital
Fred Cromwell
Burlington
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Cromwell
Esther Hay
Dorothy Crebs
Lincoln
Nebr
Karen
Tommy Cromwell
Frank B. Miller
R. J. Patterson
MecCleery Employees Bid Farewell to Two Servicemen
Wayne Kendrick and Harry Renoux from the MecCleery Calendar Co. were honored at a cooperative noon dinner arranged by the staff. The event, held in the factory’s upstairs room, featured ample food and extra visiting time as Kendrick heads to service and Renoux joins the navy this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Kendrick
Harry Renoux
McCleery Calendar Company
Kendrick
Mr. Renoux
Navy
Tuberculosis Carcass Condemnations Slide Sharply
Veterinarians report annual cattle condemnations for tuberculosis dropped from 40 000 50 000 to under 2 000 in recent years. Estimated savings in beef and veal reach about 17 million pounds yearly.
Sir Walter Raleigh and the mahogany legacy in England
The article presents Raleigh as a pivotal figure in introducing mahogany to England and notes its later use by English designers for fine furniture. It mentions mahogany’s role in ship repair and furniture, with sourcing from Middle American countries including Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Walter Raleigh
England
Raleigh
Sir Walter
Queen Elizabeth
Trinidad
Middle America
Cuba
Haiti
Mexico
Honduras
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
Ways Housewives Can Save Food In Tightened Food Situation
The article lists practical steps for households to preserve nutrients as food supplies tighten. Do not brown toast deeply as vitamin loss rises with browning. Cook vegetables with little water and reuse the cooking liquid. Use beet tops for extra nutrition. Shredding cabbage and mashing potatoes waste vitamins. Keep potato skins on, avoid straining orange juice, and remove seeds to keep vitamin C.
Mitchell's Air Age Prophecy Realized by Paratroopers
The piece notes Gen. William Mitchell's 1921 vision of airborne infantry and a future where paratroopers deploy from dirigibles. It links his prophecy to the World War II Sicily invasion, stressing paratroops as part of the infantry rather than the air force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicily
William
Billy
Mitchell
Honolulu Police Solve Labor Problems Amid War Strain
Police in Honolulu formed a vagrancy detail during 1942 to address manpower shortages. The unit returned 2,917 men to work or to new jobs, arrested 328 who refused to return, and detained 748 vagrants unwilling to work. Police aided 203 job seekers in finding employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
States
Municipal Police Department
American Municipal Association
Police Department
Tick Fever Linked to Typhus and Wood Ticks
Tick fever, closely related to typhus, is mainly spread by the wood tick in western areas where it thrives in warm, dry weather. The disease may occur in colder months with sunny warmth or artificial heat, and other tick species may also transmit the infection, with at least eight species incriminated.
Few Homes in Britain Lacking Central Heating
A report notes a minority of households in the British Isles lack central heating. The observation highlights disparities in home warmth and access to modern heating amid varying regional conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
British Isles
Producer of Eatables Portugal and mineral wealth in wartime
The article notes Portugal as a producer of eatables and drinkables and as a mineral wealth exporter. It details prewar ore shipments of tungsten tin copper and titanium valued in millions of dollars. Electric power and transport shortages hinder postwar recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Pole patch studies treated lumber aging in weather
A telephone company plants hundreds of poles in rows to study weathering and decay. Poles undergo chemical treatments in pressure cylinders, making them toxic to termites and more resistant to decay.
Australians Commandos Harass Japanese In New Guinea
New Guinea report details Australian commandos led by Lieut. Col. Norman Fleay harassing Japanese forces in Lae Mubo and Salamaua. They claim 12 killed among commandos and over 500 Japanese killed, with raids near Wau and booby trap tactics raising Japanese casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Guinea
Lae
Mubo
Salamaua
Norman L. Fleay
Greece
Australia
Fleay
Wau
Salt Production Reaches All Time High for 1943
New York reports 1943 salt output of 14 048 000 tons, a record surpassing last year by over 350 000 tons. John L. Ryan of International Salt Co. notes wartime demand, estimates 200 pounds per person yearly use, and asserts no shortage despite global demands. Michigan leads with New York second in U S production across 83 plants in 63 companies nationwide and Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John L. Ryan
International Salt Co., Inc
Ryan
Japan
Michigan
U. S
Puerto Rico
Dictaphone Misbehaves Inspires Odd Music Moment
In Ottawa a munitions department stenographer used a dictaphone watching for a silent record when the device produced music and spoke on its own. Officials summoned a repair man and the army signal corps noted the machine behaved unpredictably like a crystal radio, resisting replication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Munitions Department
Army Signal Corps
Mrs H Davidson Hosts Friendly Circle Club Meeting
Fourteen members of the Friendly Circle and Mrs Gordon Shellman joined Mrs Harley Davidson for an afternoon gathering. Dues were collected and officers elected: president Mrs John Shelman vice president Mrs Lyle Romine secretary treasurer Mrs Bert Booth reporter Mrs Merle Sheets flower committee names listed. Mrs Donald Sheetz welcomed as a new member. Entertainment followed, with the next meeting planned at Mrs Charles Greiner's home under Mrs Frank Kleese and Mrs Davidson in charge. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle Club
Gordon Shellman
Harley Davidson
John Shelman
Lyle Romine
Bert Booth
Merle Sheets
Charles Scheibel
Harold Klopfenstein
Charles Greiner
Donald Sheetz
John Shellman
Frank Kleese
Davidson
E.O.W Club Hosts Mrs Kelsey For Social Evening
Mrs. Ralph Kelsey hosted the E.O.W club last evening with guests Mrs. Anna Paul Mrs. Willkins and Mrs. D C Wells. The gathering featured social time and refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kelsey
E.O.W. Club
Anna Paul
Willkins
D. C. Wells
Elect Mrs Peters President of Circle
The West Chester Baptist Mission Circle held a regular meeting with average attendance. Officers elected include Evie Peters as president Mabel Plummer vice president Emma Ralston recording secretary Ellen Dayton treasurer and delegates Mrs Plummer and Claudie Poore with Lucy Leet and Mrs Peters as alternates. Easter gift to Maywood home approved and love gift totaled 2.97. Mrs Dayton led the lesson study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Maywood
Dayton
Birthday Wishes Report From Wellman Community
Four candles mark Donna Lou Thatcher birthday grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thatcher in Wellman. Barbara Lee Etter receives well wishes from high school friends. Others congratulated include Mrs. Russell Frink Everett Denison Mrs. Peter Lberdo Three Quarter Century club member Mrs. Val Fuhr Power Colthurst near Ainsworth Dr. Henrietta Griffith Louise Musil and Etha Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Lou Thatcher
Fred Thatcher
Wellman
Barbara Lee Etter
P. L. Etter
Russell Frink
Everette Denison
Peter Lberdo
The
Journal’s
Three Quarter Century Club
Val Fuhr
Power Colthurst
Ainsworth
Henrietta Griffith
Louise Musil
Etha Dawson
Birthday greetings for Emma Lauber and Esther Hanley Thompson
Mrs. Emma Lauber of the Douglas community and Mrs. Esther Hanley Thompson of Davenport celebrate birthdays today with well wishes from neighbors and friends in their towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Lauber
Douglas
Esther Hanley Thompson
Daven- Tort
Real Sinner To Him That Knoweth To Do Good
A short verse cites James 4 17 declaring sin rests on those who know to do good and fail to act. It emphasizes responsibility and moral accountability with a biblical citation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
War time menus include once neglected fish treats
In Springfield Massachusetts chefs responded to a government plea by tasting wartime dishes made from long neglected seafood. The menu additions highlighted rose hake whiting and other forgotten but common fish as options for future meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Baker Bay
Modern China Began in 1911
Sun Yat Sen led the overthrow of the last Manchu emperor in 1911 marking the start of modern China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Sun Yat-Sen
Has Birthday Party For Enid McConnell
Mrs. Marvin Warnock hosted a birthday party at her home for Enid McConnell of Des Moines who was celebrating her fifth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and unwrapping presents as Darlene Young organized activities and a large candle adorned cake topped the refreshments prepared with Easter themed touches by Mrs. Warnock and Mrs. Ralph Melville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Warnock
South Third Avenue
Enid McConnell
Des Moines
Darlene Young
Warnock
Ralph Melville
Virginia
Clara
Marilyn Leet
Linda
Patty Stewart
Susie Noonan
Marjorie Kerr
Carol Airy
Margaret
Sue Nelson
Margaret Melville
Mildred Chorpening and Harry McKune Wed in Eureka
Mildred Arlene Chorpening and Harry McKune exchanged vows Wednesday at the Christian tabernacle with 95 guests. The couple, attended by family, planned to live on a Eureka-area farm, he farming with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Chorpening
Harry McKune
Mildred Arlene Chorpening
Earl Chorpening
John McKune
Eureka
Christian Tabernacle
W. J. Stevens
Ruth Chorpening
Jimmy McKune
Wanda Pence
Appy May Riggenhagen
Miss Chorpening
Washington High School
American Pearl Button Factory
McLellan
Braden Club Holds Regular Meeting at Atkinson Home
The Braden club met Wednesday at Mrs. Elsie Atkinson’s home with 11 members and one visitor, Mary Moorhead. Secretary Edna Cole took roll with a housecleaning hint. president Elmer Mason led the business session as a $3 Red Cross collection was taken, with a future clubmobile fund push announced. Members were urged to bring empty thread spools. refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Latimer Davis. The next gathering is scheduled for May 5 with Mrs. Dorothy Smith hosting and a puzzling question for roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden Club
Elsie Atkinson
Mary Moorhead
Edna Cole
Elmer Mason
Red Cross
Latimer Davis
Dorothy Smith
Delta Alpha Class Holds April Social Meeting
Twenty two members of the Delta Alpha class of the Methodist Sunday school plus two guests Mrs. Sam Turkington and Mrs. Ella Duncan enjoyed April social at Mrs. Hugy Hall. Devotions read Easter lesson, business reports shared, games led by Mrs. Byron Snider and Mrs. J L McGraw with Easter treats and flowers on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Alpha
Methodists Sunday School
Sam Turkington
Ella Duncan
Hugy Hall
R. H. Hampsher
Rubbish Court Tackles Littering in Philadelphia
Philadelphia activates a rubbish court to prosecute householders and property owners who let streetfront litter accumulate. City officials report stark improvements in street and alley conditions since enforcement began, claims the International City Managers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
International City Managers Association
Social calendar highlights parish events and meetings
Social calendar lists Friday meetings for Rebekah lodge Mas onic temple Women’s Missionary society Clara Tate notices time changes. Saturday Easter party for dancing classes teachers and parents 430 Dr Gaede Rendezvous Women's Guild bazaar and bake sale Fruit Market building. Sunday DeMolay 8 pm Masonic temple. Tuesday White Shrine benefit card party 8 pm Masonic temple Alma Hearne Holland Missionary society supper 615 Ruth Foster Thelma Luther Mrs Grethel Marshall Joyce Templin Pythian Sisters supper 630 K F hall St James PTA 7 30 Ann Judson Circle 7 30 Fast Noble rand Circle 8 SAN Richard A Johnson 722 S Third Ave American Home dept sec 1 760 Dan sae Mrs E H Messer sec 2 2746 0.2 Mrs D B D Davis sec 3 Rae Pie Y W C A notice change meeting place
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Lowry
Zelather Taylor
Gaede Rendezvous
Women’s Guild of Church of Christ
Bezaar
Fond Sale
White Shrine
Bridge
Masonic Temple
Alma Hearne Holland
Ann Judson
Baptist Ehatch
Ruth Lemley
Fast Noble
Rand Circle
San
Con
Newne
Richard A. Johnson
S. Third Ave
American Home Dept
Dan Sae
E. H. Messer
April Meeting Notes from Fortnightly Public Affairs Club
The Fortnightly Public Affairs department met Wednesday afternoon with leader Mrs W S Kyle. Mrs Fohn A Stewart presided. E C Carris and Kyle were asked to assemble kit articles for Russian War Relief. Stewart reported on the last board meeting and the county convention in Washington April 19 with delegate Mrs Ernie Temple. Paul Snakenberg led the program on Dough for Dough boys and Education through the Newspapers. Guests included Mrs Luella Patten and Lunanyle. Plans for the May meeting with Stewart as host feature a guest day and a dessert luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Affairs Department
W.S. Kyle
Fohn A. Stewart
E. C. Carris
Kyle
Stewart
Washington
Ernie Temple
Paul Snakenberg
Luella Patten
Lulunyle
Warning on odor and drowsiness from exhaust gases
Gas safety note warns that carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless. odor in exhaust is typical but ventilation should be immediate. Also watch for driver or passenger drowsiness, which calls for immediate action.
Chapter J P E O Holds April Meeting With Book Review
Mrs Marian Stewart Bailey hosted the Chapter J P E O gathering yesterday afternoon with president Mrs R H Mc Cleery presiding. Traith Weldin led the program presenting a book review titled Brazil of the Present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Stewart Bailey
J. P.E.O
R. H. McCleery
Traith Weldin
Brazil
Mrs Olds Hosts HEO Meeting with Nine Members Plus Guests
Mrs Floyd Olds hosted the regular HEO meeting yesterday afternoon. Nine members attended with four guests including Mrs Wayne Arnold and Mrs Rene Warner. The club voted a $5 Red Cross donation, welcomed new members, and turned in 22 cushion tops for veteran hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Olds
H.E.O. Eoup
Wayne Arnold
Rene Warner
A. F. Pearson
Harlan Neuhart
Gertrude Doig
True Libe
Hills
Red Cross
Arnold
Warner
Install Officers of Ladies Aid Society at Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Fred Neiswanger was installed as president of the Ladies Aid Society at the April general meeting held in the church social rooms. Dr. F. W. Eastwood presided as vice president Mrs. Arch ie Euwer and other listed officers were installed. Dr Eastwood led Easter themed devotions as eighteen members attended followed by a social hour with refreshments provided by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Neiswanger
Ladies Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Orville Elder
F. W. Eastwood
Archie Euwer
Fred L., Moore
T. Rehmel
B. C. Briley
Charles Wiley
Howare Miller
Eastwood
Neiswanger
U and I Club Meeting With Miss Schulty
Amanda Schulty hosted the U and I Club and two guests, Mrs Walter Patterson and Evelyn Hexworth. Mrs Mie Dawson presided pro tem in the president's absence. Plans were made for a family supper April 29 at the Ben Holt home and a May 3 meeting with Mrs Elizabeth Schulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Schulty
Walter Patterson
Evelyn Hexworth
Mie Dawson
Ben Holt
Elizabeth Schulty
Retain Feed Value Forage Crops
The text notes preserving feeding value of forage crops at 90 to 95 percent of the original value after processing or storage. It highlights how proper handling maintains nutritive quality for livestock feed.
Arthur Wiley Declares Candidacy for County Supervisor
Political announcement by Arthur Wiley seeking the office of County Supervisor for the term starting January 1, 1945. Announces candidacy ahead of the primary election held on June 5, 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wiley
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Helen Heilman
Ralphehr Near Olds
Myrla Stephens
Cedar Rapids Public
Mrs. B. Stephens
A. P. Johnson
Arlington, Wyo
Don Applegateamily
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Lee Dusenbery
Daugher
Leona
Davenport
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Rs. Murrys
Arbara
Arnold Smith
New York City
N. Y
U. S. Army
Georganne Rudiger
Monmouth College
Monmouth
G. W. Rudiger
Vaughn Thornburg
Sedalia
Logan Heilman
Heilman
Logan Lee
Bonnie Jean Simpson
Stephens College
Columbia
H. G. Simpson
Alvin Jones
Wanda Custer
Texas
Monroe Hotel
Montahaus, Texas
MecCleery
T.B. Toll
Little’s Furniture
Iowa
Mrs. H. Davidson
Kelsey
Mrs. Peters
Circle
He. Ae
Atkinson
Hall
O. E. Schmitt
Byron Snider
J. L. McGraw
L. R. Carbee
Rebekah Lodge
Ing
Women’s Missionary Society
U. P. Church
Clara Tate
St. James P.T.A
D. BD
Davis American Home Dept
Ae Y.W.C.A
Mrs. Olds
H.E.O. Meeting
SAY
SYKES
SH OB
H. J. Halamka
America
Marine Hospital
Chicago
Jens Verang
Northport
S. State St
H. B. Sykes
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