Local News and School Concerts Fill County Week
Community notes describe moves at the Journal building for Selective Service staff, visits from residents returning from Tampa and Peoria, and guests staying with Mrs. Claire Dewey. A senior concert at the high school delighted attendees with Mary Broghammer directing and performances by Patricia Patterson and Beverly Brown. The Martins celebrate William J. Martin’s return from a German prison camp, with Bruce in a French hospital, as national wartime radio broadcasts ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Broghammer
Patricia Patterson
Beverly Brown
J. B. DD. Martin
William J. Martin
States
Percy Whisler
Lawrence Whisler
Martin
Bruce
France
Mr. Martin
Senator Chand ler Named High Commissioner of Baseball
Senator A B Chand ler of Kentucky former governor is elected high commissioner of organized baseball to replace the late Kenesaw Mountain Landis with a yearly salary of 54 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. “Happy” Chandler
Kentucky
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Prairie Flower News Notes from North Prairie
April 24 update from North Prairie lists visits by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Woolburn and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Davidson with children to Mrs. Elizabeth Young. Elizabeth Sehulty spent the weekend at Donald Smith’s. Irene Oldfield, longtime neighbor, has passed away. She helped others and was an honorary member of Lexington’s Aid Society. Olin Bishop had dental work in Washington last week. Elizabeth Sehulty and Donald Smith visited Charlie Starr at Richland on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Smith
North Prairie
Flower
Dale Woolburn
Dick Davidson
Elizabeth Young
Elizabeth Sehulty
Donald Smith
Irene Oldfield
Aid Society
Lexington
Olin Bishop
Washington
Charlie Starrs
Richland
Costa Rica Earned Name Rich Coast From Gold Jewelry
Columbus called Costa Rica the rich coast due to reports that the indigenous people wore gold jewelry, reflecting early European impressions of wealth in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa Rica
Sys Tone Relief Promises Stomach Comfort
A Washington reader testifies that Sys Tone eased gas and bloating after meals. The ad claims the herbal formula cleanses bowels and improves liver and kidney function, with local drugstores selling the product.
V. F. W. Auxiliary Officers Installed At Post Event
The VFW Auxiliary installation drew about 700 attendees as the post marked its 12th anniversary on April 24. The event featured officers from Keokuk Crawfordeville and Muscatine delegates, with a district convention planned in Muscatine on April 25 and a banquet.
New Post 4077 Formed With H. V. Blair Leading
A new post No. 4077 was organized with H. V. Blair as first commander. The installation included a long list of officers, many veterans of WWII, among them Commander Dave Mellaffey, Senior Vice Commander S. W. Easter, and Quartermaster Fred J. Longer, with roles for adjutant Jess W. Radda, chaplain Floyd Pol is, and service officer Everett R. Burham, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vv. FF. W. Post
H. V
Bunny
Blair
Washington
Dave Mellaffey
S. W. Easter
Ben GG. Volt
Fred J. Longer
Jess W. Radda
Floyd Polis
Everett R&r
Everett R. Burham
National
John Pehler
Lurham
McGatbearer
Dan L. Rohrer
Navy
Robt. Swift
Gerald McGattey
Jesse W. Radda
Ival Redlinger
Dwight Hayes
Sentinel
Earl L. Lemicy
Cleo Shockey
Lacey McGaffey
Helen Ward
Margaret Keyser
Murial Replogle
Marion McAvoy
Mabel Atkinson
Elsie Little
June Lemley
Brighton People Note Wartime and Local Visits
Brighton April 21 report lists Lloyd Van Sant relatives traveling to Stockton Ia for George Van Sant's funeral. Lt Lewis Harrison and wife and baby visit from Oskaloosa during furlough after missions in Germany. School officials Paxson McAfee attend county meeting at Washington high. Millard Jones and Vernon Pettit visit Fairfield. Jones recently worked at Benteeco store in Washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna S. Crile
Brighton
Lloyd van Sant
Stockton
George van Sant
Lewis Harrison
Harrison
Oskaloosa
L. E. McAfee
Brighton High School
Air Corps
Germany
Keneland
B. H. Paxson
L. BE. McAfee
McAfee
Washington, County
Washington High School
Millard Jones
Aviation
Vernon Pettit
Pettit
Jones
Orville Harken
Mr. Harken
Fairfield
Mr. Jones
Benteeco
Washing
Local social notes mention travel and visits in Iowa towns
Ton and Mrs. Jones plan to move to Fairfield soon. Mrs. Larry Hunter was called to north of Iowa City by her mother-in-law illness. Grandmother Mrs. Lou Stacy visited daughter Mrs. Herbert Campbell near Ainsworth. Mrs. Chris Jensen released from Iowa City hospital. Violet Garrett visits brother in Washington State while Pichard covers phone office. Eastern Star sent 47 pounds of cookies to Schick hospital Clinton. Robert Lundin returns home from Denver after winter with son Guy Lundin. Art Stark and Dora Saunders host visitors from Muscatine. Brighton Study club elected officers: pres Mrs. Henry Leekner, vice pres Mrs. H. C. Stouse, sec Mrs. Willis Horton, treas Mrs. Voss. Mrs. Charles Mumper daughter visited City. Mrs. Griffith to Independence Mo. Carrie Lemley in Cedar Rapids for days with son Russell Lemley and family. Teddy Wan and Edwin Wan visit Cedar Rapids home of Oswald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Jones
Fairfield
Larry Hunter
Iowa City
Hunter
Lou Stacy
Herbert Campbell
Ainsworth
Chris Jensen
Violet Garrett
Washington State
Raymond Garrett
Wim. Pichard
Order of the Eastern Star
Schick
Mad Foxes Burn Woodlands Driving Foxes Into Fields
A fragmented report notes foxes set woodland fires to chase rival foxes, causing animals to flee into fields and yards, with damage described as ongoing and policy criticized for energy and safety concerns.
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Warner Baxter
Queens OF Swing
Martha O'Driscoll
Noak Beery, JJ
Journal Building
Selective Service
Jewel Carris
North Avenue
Zelather Taylor
Journal
Harry Mc-Call
Wahneetah Ingalls
Tampa
Mina Mc-Kay
McCalls
Conards
Claire Dewey
Elder
Pearl Whistler
Lowa Cty
Harry Margolin
Whyllis
Jollen
J. Rothschild
Jack Riley
Kansas City
Phyllis Marcolin
S. A
Corinne Lothschild Marsolin
Marsolin
Yankton
Call Geo. Young
Nature
Carter
Complete Auto Glass Service
Pittsburgh
Duplate
Doolitle
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
FOX
Andrews Sisters
Universal
Noah Berry
Gary Cooper
Bergman
Sys-Tone
Aoman
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Thellay Acrozabeles
Kiev
Dutro
O. K. Rubber Welders
Everett Walling, Mer
The
State Theatre
FBI
Naomi Custer
Mabel Lemley
Margaret Wagner
Wilma Crawford
Mary Hays
Tina Army
Harrison Hesseltine
Helen Prince
Olive Radan
Pa Have Lowe
Anna Haney
Fred MacMurray
Claudette Colbert
Allyn Joslyn
Cecil Kellaway
Brighton News
Brighton Study Club
W. D. Bakehouse
Henry Leekner
H. C. Stouse
Willis Horton
Treas
Mrs. Voss
Charles Mumper
Malcolm Gr
City
Griffith
Sats
Independees Mo
Carrie Lemley
Cedar Rapids
Russell Lemley
Edwin Wan
Teddy
Cedar Rape
Andrew Oswald
Mad Foxes
Just
Ontgomery Ward
San Francisco
United Nations
International Business Machines Corporation
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