Easter Weekend Guests Populate Local Homes
Mr. and Mrs. O. Sisk hosted daughter Phyllis and Mrs. Barbara Sabol along with family in Des Moines. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Edwards visited parental home over Easter and planned a trip to Centerville before returning. Others listed include Pratt in Des Moines and Ames visitors, nurse Gayle Robertson, and Mrs. Hicks with connections to University of Indiana.
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Sisk
Phyllis
Barbara’ Sabol
E. F. Lowe
Mary Jane Marcack
Donald Johnston
Des Moines
Ralph Edwards
W. B. Edwards
Centerville
Dr. Edwards
Army Medical Corps
LeRoy Pratt
C. A. Pratt
W. C. McFadden
Major Leagues Baseball Standings and Sunday Results
American League standings show Boston leading with 5 1 and an 833 pace, New York 4 2 667, St. Louis 3 3 500, Cleveland 3 500, Philadelphia 2 4 .333, Chicago 1 4 .200, Washington 1 5 .167. Sunday results include Boston defeats Philadelphia 12 11 and 0 in two games, St. Louis sweeping Chicago, and New York routing Washington 6 1. National League list shows Brooklyn and Chicago at 4 1 800 and 1 3 600 respectively, with Boston and New York at 2 4 .333 and Cincinnati 4 333. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh twice 8 2 and 4 3, while Brooklyn beat New York 2 1 and St. Louis beat Chicago 7 6. Upcoming games include New York versus Philadelphia and Boston at Brooklyn with pitchers Joyce Mulcahy Branca and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
Boston
Petrott
New York
St. Louis
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Trout
Dietrich
Besse
Bevens
Niggeling
Harris
W. L. Pet. St. Touts
Ccscricn
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Joyce
Mulcahy
Wallace
Branca
Lanier
VanderMeer
Railroad Timetable Snippet From Early 20th Century Depot
A dense timetable lists Bee Line Taxi, Westbound and Eastbound trains, and long-distance routes including Golden State Limited and Southwest Express with departure times from early morning to late night. It mentions California daily services, sleeping car passengers, and specific city connections like Washington and Kansas City. Regional branches include Oskaloosa and Davenport to Kansas City routes with daily or Sunday exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Southwest Express
California
Southwest iExpress
Wanstecas
Washington
Kansas City and Beyond
Starvation Aid Plans Tie Food Disposal to May Target
The article notes bin cleanup by May 25 as part of wartime rationing efforts. President Truman urges Americans to adopt a starvation diet two days weekly to conserve food for hunger areas. Herbert Hoover warns that 150 million Europeans and many Asians may face daily starvation without aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Herbert Hoover
Fresh Air Kills Mattress Germs With Sunlight
Readers are advised to air mattresses by removing bed linen and opening windows for an hour each morning. On sunny days, place the mattress by the window to let sun rays sterilize contents and reduce germs.
Beechnuts in Bread Making
The earliest form of bread was prepared from acorns and beech nuts indicating early food practice.
Hospital Admissions Report From Local Clinic
Mrs. Harry James and her infant son at 1036 North Fifth Avenue were admitted Saturday noon. Orville Grout of Riverside underwent a tonsillectomy this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry James
North Fifth Avenue
Orville Grout
Riverside
Surlington Trailways Local Bus Schedule
Bus No 3 leaves Washington at 6:00 am Bus No 13 leaves Washington at 9:45 am Bus No 7 leaves Washington at 4:42 pm Bus No 4 leaves Washington at 3:10 am Bus No 8 leaves Washington at 4:10 pm Bus No 10 leaves Washington at 8:05 pm All eastbound buses go to Chicago Tickets should be purchased at the Bus Depot Winga's North Side Cafe may sell tickets for the full coast to coast trip at the local depot Agent shows service and ticketing options
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Hastpouna
Washington
Econ
Chicago
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Bee Line Transit Schedules Between Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Others
Local Bee Line transit timetable lists departures and arrivals among Iowa City Cedar Rapids Washington Mt Pleas ant Mt Pleasant Ft Madison Winfield Morning Sun Burlington and other stops. The schedule shows multiple daily times including morning and evening services with connections to Mt Pleasant Macomb Quincy and Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Washington
MT. Pleasant
Ft. Madison
Myt. Pleasant
Winfield
Morning Sun
Burlington
Riverside Dinner Guests Share Weekend Visit Notes
Riverside residents host visitors from Iowa and beyond during a string of weekend and weekday trips. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Knotek and family from Washington and Chicago visitor June Arlene Knotek, while others travel from Greene and Iowa City to Riverside to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Joseph Knotek
Joseph Shalla
Washington
June Arlene Knotek
Chicago
Milo Shalla
Royal Sommers
Melvin Bone
R. A. Knittel
Greene
Iowa
Iowa City
Mary Schnoebelen
Omer H. Kiefer
St. Ambrose Academy
Davenport
Elizabeth Kiefer
Robert
Robert McConaghey
Kansas City
Charlie Rath
McConaghey
Rock Island
Louis G. Rummelhart
Fred Kron
Clifford Rummelhart
Larry
Elmo Rummelhart
Patricia Stransky
Jackie Kron
Ronald
Joyce Pitz
Donald Dutler
Ray Wombacher
Chicago Grain Table April 22 Market Quotes
Chicago April 22 grain quotes show WHEAT July 183 14 Sept 185 344 Dec 183% May 47 183 4% CORN May 121% July 121% Sept 121% OATS May 83 July 83 82% Sept 81% Depe 81% Rye May 2585% 25856 258% July 148% Sept 148% Dec 1483
Social Hour Club Meeting with Mrs Alice White
Crawfordsville April 18 Social Hour club met with Mrs. Alice White for its April meeting. All members were present but one and Mrs Lee Walker was a guest. The afternoon was spent in visiting. The club has already sent a box of clothing to Norway.
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Mary W. Packer
Crawfordsville
Alice White
Lee Walker
Norway
Train Ticket Notice For Multiple Destinations
Depot at 107 W. 2nd sells Tick to destinations Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxville Indianola and Kansas. Times listed 9 10 a m and 7 10 p m 11 25 a m and 5 30 p m for Lt Washington departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Oskalooska
Knoxville
Indianola
Kansas
Washington
W. 2Nd
Freelands Buy Walker House in Ainsworth
Mr and Mrs J E Freeland have purchased the former Walker home from Frank Carsons and will take possession soon Mrs Clum Carson will move to the farm her grandson Claude Carson recently bought from Clarence Owen and will keep house for Claude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norris
Ainsworth
J. E. Freeland
Walker
Frank Carsons
Clum Carson
Claude Carson
Clarence Owen
Claude
Control Corn Earworm and Grease Cleanup Tips
Control earworm in sweet corn with light mineral oil on the tip of each ear four days after silking. If grease spills on a wooden floor, pour cold water immediately to harden it, then scrape off and scrub with hot soapy water.
Curare and delicate dining room table care notes
A cautionary note explains curare from balsam sap as a rare drug to check excessive bleeding and lethal if absorbed internally. It also gives a tip to adjust oversized silence cloth for a dining room table by looping corners to hooks under the table.
Primrose Care Guidance Amid Holiday Ornament Ambience
Primroses need bright light even moisture and moderate humidity. The Christmas Regonia prefers warm humid conditions daily watering and abundant sun light for best growth.
Home Canning Tips From Wartime Kitchen
Deodorize jar rings by boiling obsolete rings in a quart of water with a tablespoon of soda to remove odor. Freckle remover uses a lemon juice and egg white oatmeal paste applied to freckles, then rinsed with warm water once dry.
Herd Management Practices for Mastitis Control
Cows infected with mastitis should be separated and milked last in the milking string. Good herd management is essential to prevent it. The service of a competent veterinarian to examine the herd is important.
Planting Gladiolus Tips for Garden Soil
Gladiolus grows well in any good garden soil. Use well drained earth, add organic matter, and plant bulbs at the right depth for strong blooms. Ensure even moisture and full sun for best results.
Farm Accident Toll Highlights Rural Danger
The report notes that on average ten farm people are injured every three minutes in the United States and that 40 to 45 farm residents die daily from accidents, underscoring the ongoing rural safety crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Weather Prediction Expanded by War Effort
Army meteorologists say World War II accelerated weather science by about two decades. The armed forces plus the Weather Bureau trained thousands of weather personnel and stationed them at land posts and ships across theaters.
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Army
Navy and
Weather Bureau
Child's Play Captures Learning Through Simple Worldview
A thoughtful look describes how a child’s play reveals how the world feels, guiding curiosity and growth as daily life becomes a classroom. The piece notes play as essential to understanding surroundings and social dynamics.
Tomato juice cited as vitamin C rich for winter health
Tomato juice, like citrus fruit, provides vitamin C and helps protect against colds and winter illnesses linked to poor nutrition.
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North Flown Avenue
Wolf’s Flower
W. J. Kritzmar
Lorden
Gayle Robertson
Royal Robertson
West Chester
Miss Robertson
Ann Arbor
Mich
Fred Reid
Leyburn Lewis
Ames
Iowa State College
Frank Hicks
Bruce
Harriet Horton
Pasadena
Calif
Hicks
Romola Latchem
University of Indiana
Katie B. Latchem
Donut Holes Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
MAJOR
Bee Line Taxi
Beeline Bus Depot
Cc. R. J
Oskaloosa Branch
Lewis Goodlander
R. B. Haight
Rexall
Health Service
Pioneer Drug Store
Surlington
Aes
Winga’s Cafe
BEE Line
Nicola
Dixie Dugan
Dugan
Eithe
BY Mevoy and
Striebel
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Buck
Milo Shallas
Clarence Moorhead
Joe Johnston
The
Presbyterian Church
EB. R. Mitchell
John and
Henry McCoy
S. W. Carrick of
Albia
Chicago Grain Table
Rye
Wellman
Folger's
Orcutt’s
Asiva
Freelands
Walker House
Techaes
Washington State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Weather Reporting
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John W. Ler
Bert
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