Local News Briefs on Re Dec oration and Personal Travels
The Arnold's Barber Shop, recently bought by Rodney Arnold from Clarence Berkhoff, is undergoing extensive redecorating. Mrs. J. C. McKay returns from St. Petersburg and Tampa after five months away. A/C Clyde Griggs finishes primary pilot training at Merced and moves to basic training at Merced Army Air Field California. Mrs. Griggs resides in Merced. Mrs. Fred L. Stewart returns from Madison Wisconsin after a visit with daughter Hazel Alberson and Wisconsin instructor. P. E. O. rummage sale set for Saturday April 22 on the west side of the square near the former Coast to Coast store. Jack Williams of Cotter visits locally. Pvt. Dale W. Sheetz new address listed at Harlingen Field Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lohberger hear their son-in-law Lawrence F. Kehoe of Rock Island Michigan is commissioned lieutenant junior grade in the U S Navy Reserve and to depart April 26 for Fort Schuyler New York. Virginia and Dean Hasty Clara Faulkner Nola Faulkner and Marjorie spend Wednesday evening in Kalona at Raymond Hasty home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Griggs
West Chester
Merced
Calif
Merced Army Air Field
Joe Lohberger
Lawrence F. Kehoe
Rock Island, MI
United States Naval Reserve
Kehoe
Fort Schuyler, New York
Diamonds from India shaped by royal hands through ages
For centuries India was the premier source of fabulous diamonds including Kohinoor linked to Queen Victoria, the Great Mogul, Pitt bought by France’s duke of Orleans, and Orloff given to Catherine II. Stones ranged from 106 to 287 carats when cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
East India Company
Pitt
France
Duke of Orleans
Orlof
Prince Orlof
Catherine II of
Russia
Sugar Topped Pie Trick Keeps Crust Crisp
A longtime Negro cook would finish pies by sprinkling sugar on the serving plate before placing the hot pie on it. The plate and pie heated together on the rack, then cooled together to prevent sweating and a soggy bottom.
Daughters and Sons Born to Local Families at City Hospital
At the hospital Mr and Mrs John Shulme Wayland welcome a daughter weighing eight pounds seven and one half ounces born yesterday at 3 50 p m A son weighing six pounds nine ounces was born to Mr and Mrs William Merl Crawford 741 East Second Street last night at 9 30 o'clock Mr Crawford is in government service Mrs Francis McConnell and daughter Elizabeth Lee route one were discharged this morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shulme
Wayland
William Merl Crawford
East Second Street
Grawford
Francis McConnell
Elizabeth Lee
Route One
Transylvania Peace Offer From Russia Rumors
London reports indicate Russia may offer to return Transylvania to Romania if Romania breaks with the Axis and seeks peace with the Allies. Prince Barbu Stirbey delivered terms to Bucharest after contacting British and possibly American officials in the Middle East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Romania
Transylvania
Barbu Stirbey
Bucharest
Middle East
Hungary
Adolf Hitler
Major League Results From Thursday's Card
Results show New York 10 Boston 8 and St Louis 5 Pittsburgh 3 with other games listed. Key pitchers include Leonard and Wolff for Washington at New York Chandler and Hausmann at Philadelphia Black and Lee at St Louis. Standings update shows New York leading with 30 wins, Philadelphia 20, Chicago 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
Leonard
Wolff
New York
Chandler
Boston
Hausmann
Black
Chicago
Lee
Potter
Overmire
Cleveland
Reynolds
W. L. Pet
Bae
Ginette Woocesen
Fatogrink
Piteburegh Chuunurs
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brecheen
Derringer
Raffensberger
Andrews
Adams
Wyatt
Beggs
Fittsburgh
Sewell
W. IL
Peston
N. York
Silage Feeding Guideline for Ewes Before Lambing
Livestock extension specialists advise feeding clean corn silage at about 29 pounds per day to 10 ewes, paired with good legume hay. Bred ewes stay thrifty without grain until about three to four weeks before lambing.
Brazil’s notable diamonds and industrial stones
Brazil produced large gems such as the Star of the South in 1853 and the Vargas diamond. Its chief contribution lies in industrial stones including black carbonados and bort used for industrial purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Vargas
Adjustment Vital for Handicapped Persons
The statement asserts that a person’s physical capacity relies on psychological adjustment to loss rather than the mere extent of anatomical impairment. It emphasizes personal adaptation shaping functional ability for both men and women.
Hen Health Indicators for Laying Condition
The comb is bright red and enlarged, eyes clear and bright, giving the head an alert appearance. These signs help determine if a hen is in good laying condition.
Elevate Brooder With Brick Rim Edge and Mud Fill
Instructions advise raising the brooder stove on bricks if chickens scratch litter. Place a rim from an old barrel around the stove and fill its interior with mud or earth to insulate and protect surrounding areas.
Dog Food Mix Proves Healthy Without Fresh Meat
Dry mixed dog foods containing dry meat and bone meal are claimed to keep dogs healthy without any taste of fresh meat or bone.
Tax plan faces hurdle as workers pay 30 percent withholding
Pau l Mallon explains that a 30 percent withholding tax plus a 5 percent retirement deduction for government workers would leave many average earners with only about 31 dollars from a 50 dollar weekly wage. Wages have risen but living costs outpace gains, and Treasury seeks to tap a 50 billion dollar surplus, though Congress may enact far less than requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Congress
War Labor Board
United States
Stewart School Names Mrs Jackson PTA President
Mrs Wilbur Jackson was installed as president of the Stewart School Parent Teacher Association for the new year during the April meeting in the school Community room. Officers include Mrs F C Surface as vice president and Mrs Richard Pratt as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Jackson
Stewart Parent Teacher Association
F. C. Surface
Richard Pratt
Roger Sherman
Patsy's
Helen Wylie
Bernice Hall
Miss Hall
Debates On War-Era Tax Proposals And Surplus Funds
The piece weighs a sales tax against surplus wartime cash, noting it would hit spenders and the poor more than the rich. It argues Roosevelt opposes it, taxes are near endurance limits, and that war profits mislead. renegotiation pins profits on railroads and big producers, making any tax bill unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Railroads
Congress
Is Labor Draft Bill Dying on the Vine
The Austin-Wadsworth compulsory labor draft bill appears to be dying on the vine as Roosevelt’s silence discourages backers. Backers doubt passage in either house or the Senate Military Affairs Committee and fear no public discussion on the Senate floor. Only War Secretary Stimson and his assistant Patterson have advocated it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
House
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Senate
Stimson
Patterson
Senate naval affairs panel blocks WAVES overseas deployment
The Senate naval affairs committee killed the provision allowing WAVES to go overseas. It relied on private naval officer recommendations, noting the officers’ reports on the WAVES organization. Housing costs and logistics were cited as likely to exceed transport benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
WAVES
Formation of the Marine Corps in Philadelphia 1775
The first units of the marine corps were organized in Philadelphia in 1775 marking the inception of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Marine Corps
St Marys Circle Hosts April Meeting at St James
Mrs Ed Sullivan hosted the St Marys Circle of St James church for its April gathering. Fourteen members and two visitors attended as plans were finalized for the May 5 junior senior banquet at the Y YMCA Community room. Mrs Harry Sowden named general chairman with Mrs Ray Redlinger as assistant. Refreshments were served by the hostess and co hosts with Catherine Swift assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sullivan
St. Mary's
St. James Church
Hubert Walker
Father Corcoran
Wayland High School
Y.Y.M.C.A
Harry Sowden
Ray Redlinger
Sowden
Redlinger
Hubert Redlinger
Catherine Swift
Luncheon Meeting of Public Affairs Directors Elected
The Fortnightly club Public Affairs section met at Congress cafe with Mrs. W L Gates presiding. Anna Dawson presented officer nominations and Mrs. Gates, Susie Johnson were elected leader and secretary treasurer. Minutes were read by Miss Johnson. A Russian Relief kit project was assigned to a committee led by Mrs. E D Morrison senior, Mrs. J O Sexton and Mrs. J E Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Affairs Department
Congress Cafe
W. L. Gates
Anna Dawson
Tates
Susie Johnson
J. N. Irwin
Berdo
H J Club Meets With Mrs Shalla For Red Cross Work
Eight club members and two honorary guests attended the H J club meeting hosted by Mrs Duane Shalla. Mary Ann Te Bockhorst was a guest. Mrs George Shalla will host the next meeting on May 11 and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Red Cross
Duane Shalla
James Shalla
Ed Shalla
Mary Ann Te Bockhorst
George Shalla
Enterprise P T A S April Meeting
The April meeting of the Enterprise Parent Teacher Association was held at the schoolhouse. With the president absent, the vice president led the session. A social evening featured games and contests from the committee, followed by refreshments served by Serena Lynn, Mabel Jordon, Emma Ralston, Nora Hobbs, and Eva Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Parent Teacher Association
Serena Lynn
Mabel Jordon
Emma Ralston
Nora Hobbs
Eva Robertson
Freedom Given to Self Made Careers Favored by Teens
A career survey by the Institute of Student Opinion finds most United States high school students prefer occupations that offer freedom of action and depend on individual capacity and energy for advancement. The Institute is sponsored by Scholastic Magazines and includes 1,320 high school newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Institute of Student Opinion
Scholastic Magazines
W C T U Meeting Led by Mrs Coppock Hosts
Mrs Ben Coppock hosted the reg nar meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union with Mrs J A Hawthorne presiding. George Brinton led devotions and readings, and topics debated the influence of social drinking on American youth, Christian personality, and youth in wartime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Coppock
Regnar
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
J. A. Hawthorne
George Brinton
Grace Nell Crowell
Pearl Whistler
Coppock
Vernon Crull
Hawthorne
Warren
Whitworth College
Mrs W Stewart Hosts Pythian Past Chiefs Group
Mrs Warren Stewart hosted the Pythian Past Chiefs Association gathering last evening. President Mrs Nora Faulkner led a short business meeting before three tables played pinochle. High score prize went to Mrs William Matucha. traveling prize to Mrs H G Miller. Refreshments followed with Mrs Francis Crone assisting. Next meeting to be hosted by Mrs Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Stewart
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Nora Faulkner
William Matucha
Low Severe
H. C. Hotle
H. G. Miller
Francis Crone
E. EE. Ward
St Anthony Circle Hosts Social Evening at St James Church
Mrs H L Whittaker and Mrs Hubert Walker co hosted a St Anthony Circle gathering at the former's home for 13 members. The group played pinochle with Mrs Peter Wittrie and Mrs Victor Kosoveky winning top prizes. Refreshments were served by the hostesses aided by Mrs Joe Karnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Whittaker
Hubert Walker
St. Anthony
St. James Church
Tne
Peter Wittrie
Victor ‘Kosoveky
Joe Karnes
Pinochle Party at Temple Sponsored by O E S
The Order of Eastern Star held a pinochle party yesterday afternoon at the Masonic temple. Mrs. E Schmitt won the high score prize and Mrs. Joe Falk was second. Refreshments were served after the games by hostesses Mrs. A W Yard and Mrs. D Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
E. Schmitt
Joe Falk
A. W. Yard
Fn. D. Davis
Mrs V Manassier Hosts EOW Club Meeting
Mrs Vint Mannassier hosted the E O W club last evening with two guests attending the business meeting. Members observed two birthdays before social time with refreshments served.
Argentina Shifts from Farms to Cities in Growth Surge
Despite stock raising and farming driving the economy, Argentina's urban centers have expanded quickly. The nation, famed for vast ranches and grain, now hosts a sizable share of its population in cities over 100,000 inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Dinner honors for Evan D Fishburn and Ruth Li Fishburn
Mr and Mrs Roth hosted a dinner honoring Evan D Fishburn AMM 2 C Alameda naval air station and Cpl Ruth Li Fishburn Marines Washington D C with guests Mrs June Warder Galesburg Ill Mr and Mrs Stanley Fishburn and Leota Fishburn Cpl Fishburn departed for Washington tonight AMM 2c Fishburn to depart for Alameda California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Roth
Evan D. Fishburn
Amm2-C
Alameda Naval Air Station
Alameda
Calif
Cpl
Ruth Li. Fishburn
Marines
Washington, D. C
John Petranek
Chicago
Medical Corps
June Warder
Galesburg
Stanley Fishburn
Leota
Fishburn
AMM
Apple Pest Challenges in Spraying Programs
An effective spraying program for apples must address key pests including apple scab codling moth codling moths adult moths and apple maggot and plum curculio while also managing rosy aphid damage.
Good Farmer Says Wide Range Knowledge Needed
Louis Brumfield states a good farmer must know soils and be a veterinary agronomist botanist chemist mechanic forester biologist and horticulturist, covering many disciplines beyond farming practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bromfield
Funeral services for Mrs Glenn McCall held at church
Funeral services for Mrs Glenn McCall were held yesterday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. George Kerr. The pallbearers were Cloyce Stewart Don McLaughlin Oscar Lane John Patterson J E Coffey and Fred Lecehoff. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn McCall
United Presbyterian Church
George Kerr
Cloyce Stewart
Don McLaughlin
Oscar Lane
John Patterson
J. E. Coffey
Fred Lecehoff
Elmtrove Cemetery
Cleaning Tips for Bric-a-Brac and Wood Nooks
An ordinary two inch paint brush is ideal for dusting bric-a-brac booktops baseboard crevices wood carvings and window sills. The compact tool reaches tight spots and preserves surfaces while sweeping away dust.
Girl Scouts See Big Growth During World War II
Girl Scout membership in the United States rose 28.3 percent as of 1943. In the single year 1943 alone the organization added more than 122000 members, reflecting wartime expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
United States
Castor Oil Uses Highlighted in Early Industry Notes
Castor oil plays a key role as a pharmaceutical and as an essential lubricant for specific machinery and aviation. The substance supports medical preparations and keeps critical engines running in transport and aerospace sectors.
Copper Soaps Preserve Fabrics in Military Use
Copper soaps are used as rot proofing agents in intensified methods to prevent rotting and mildewing of fabrics, especially under military service, according to a report to the American Chemical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Chemical Society
Social calendar items for Friday and Wednesday events
Local social calendar lists Rebekah lodge 8 30 p m at 1 0 C F hall with a 125th anniversary program. Bethlehem Commandery Cran Masonic temple garden department guest speaker Mr Harry Turner includes a co operative supper. Also Day and evening meetings with officers installation and a nursing class. Wednesday Valley Ladies Aid and Federated church groups hold bake sale and seed exchange. Pythian Circle and other local societies note hostess constraints and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Bethlehem
Ainner Cran
Woman's Missionary Society
U.P. Church
S(og
S. W. Livingston
Damascus Shrine
Masonce Temple
Wi. W
Birthday tributes for Journals Three Quarter Century club members
Mrs. Mary C. Allen is 88 today and joins a list of well wishers including Mrs. Ira Mitchell Mrs. George Cowell Mrs. Henry Dittmer and Saymond Jack Dawson who accept birthday congratulations along with Mrs. Everette Jarvis of Mount Pleasant Harold Sehulty of Pilethure Mrs. Grne O Connor of Ainsworth Clarence Kiefer of Talleyrard and Robert Shaffer of Crawfordsville in a local birthday notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Quarter Century Club
Mary C. Allen
Ira Mitchell
George Cowell
Henry Dittmer
Saymond Jack Dawson
Heppy
Everette Jarvis
Mount Pleasant
Harold Sehulty
Pilethure
Grne O'Connor
Ainsworth
Clarence Kiefer
Talleyrard
Robert Shaffer
Crawfordsville
Chapter J P E O Initiates Members
Chapter J P E O initiates two candidates during a regular meeting led by Mrs. David Elder and Mrs. R H McCleery. A social hour followed with refreshments provided by Mrs. Robert Young Mrs. Mary Berry and Mrs. Harold Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P.E.O
David Elder
R. H. McCleery
Robert Young
Mary Berry
Harold Stephens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Locail News
Arnold’ Barber
Rodney Arnold
Clarence Berkhoff
J. C. McKay
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Fla
Fred L. Stewart
Madison, Wisc
Hazel Alberson
University of Wisconsin
Jack Williams
Cotter
Pvt
Dale W. Sheetz
H.A.A. F
Harlingen Field
Texas
Virginia
Dean Hasty
Clara Faulkner
Nola Faulkner
Marjorie
Kalona
Raymond Hasty
Little’s Furniture
Eclipse Lumber CO
C. V. Crull
Paul Mallon
Western Newspaper Union
John Curtin
Australia
U. S
San Francisco
Sir Thomas Blamey
Curtin
Curtain
Japan
Jackson
P.T.A
Stewart School
Sherman
Bkileen Jeffrey
Y.T.A
Walter Kiesey
Myre Wilbur Jackson
Bk. G. Humm
Guy Knauss
Rudie Schmidt
Eli Cook
Don Curtis
LABOR
St. Mary’s Circle
Sullivan Home
D. Shalla
Enterprise P.T.A
W.C.T.U
Dr. Ellis
Methodist Church
R. K. Ellis
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Ralph Young
Rhys Miller
Krause Brothers
Bob
John
Tommy
A. Krause
Herbert Osincup
Oakley Payne
Women's Society of Christian Service
L. C. Willits
Vernon Crul
L. A. Jones
George Dare
Glen Thompson
Wilbur Chandler
Ralph Shannon
Fred K. Miller
Mrs. W. Stewart
St. Anthony Circle
O.E.S
Temple
V. Manassier
Mr. and
Mrs. Roth
Mrs. McCall
Menamel
Meer
Roe Me Pemadiel
Little
Girl Scouts
Stephen
Order of Yesday
Supshine Community Club
Haelmans
Tulper's Furriers
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