Local notes on residents and service updates
James Trenerry plans to join the Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet after a three year engineering course in Brookings. Other notices provide new addresses for service members Pvt. Francis Mangold, Pvt. Marion Turnipseed, F. B. Marston, and John Wotruba, plus a May 1 food sale at Washington Cleaners and Mrs Ed Kern’s hospital condition in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Trenerry
Alfred Trenerry
Brookings
South Dakota
Boca Raton
Florida
Army Air Corps
Ed Kern
Kalona
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Y.W
Marines First Raid from Reedy's Island in 1776
On February 11, 1776 Continental Marines left Reedy's Island in the Delaware River near Philadelphia for the first overseas expedition by the U S armed forces. The mission succeeded with the surrender of a Bahamas base and capture of vital stores for the Continental Army.
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Reedy’s Island
Delaware River
Philadelphia
America
Bahamas
Hospital Discharges and Admissions List
Mrs. Lloyd Loeffler of Brighton was discharged this afternoon. Anthony Shelangoski of Brighton was admitted this morning as a surgical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Loeffler
Brighton
Anthony Shelangoski
Club Standings and Results of Games
American League standings show Cleveland leading with .883, Philadelphia at .333, and others varying. Thursday results include New York 7 over Boston 3, Detroit 3 over St. Louis 2, Washington 5 over Philadelphia 1, with Cleveland at Chicago postponed. Today’s games list pitchers and matchups: Borony at Leonard, Harris at Judd, Gatehouse at Smith, Dean at Newhouser.
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New York
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Borony
Leonard
Harris
Judd
Gatehouse
Smith
Dean
Newhouser
Boston Tops New York and Other MLB Scores
The schedule shows Boston 5 New York 2 with Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 3, Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 1, St. Louis 4 Chicago 3. Brooklyn Macon 0 0 faces New York Cliff Melton 0 0 and Boston Andrews 1 0 vs Philadelphia Johnson 0 0 in only games scheduled.
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Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Chicago
Macon
Cliff Melton
Andrews
Johnson
W.L
St Louis
Bowling Scores On Duckpin Alleys
Duckpin alley scores listed with players Amer Pearl, Jarrard, Riattner and Pittons. Notable figures include Amer Pearl forfeiting and totals 2043 for Pittons and 2081 for a team with Dark Horses and Stallion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soka Hobos
Jarrard Dark Horses
Riattner Stallion
Amer
Pearl Pittons
Sodium Melts Easily At Low Temperature
The article notes that sodium melts at a temperature only slightly below water's boiling point, highlighting its low melting point and the ease of melting for the metal.
New Meat Points Adjust Prices Across Cuts
The article lists updated point values for meats with nine points per pound for New Meat, beef round tip roast rising from seven to eight points a pound, pork point values adjusted for center cut chops and loin roast, and ham shank end lowered by one point.
War Letters From Washington County Boys
Short excerpts from letters received from Washington County boys serving in the armed forces. Read as a community update on civilian letters home and service life during the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Army Letters From Iran Describe Weather And Rations
PVT William E Stumpty writes Stanely Vodicka in Richmond about heat, sand, and cool mud barracks as soldiers teach locals. PFC James L McFadden. known as Leslie, details rationing including cigarettes, candy, soap, razor blades, and three cigars for ten days plus 150 rails spent at the PX.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Stumpty
United States Army
Iran
Stanely Vodicka
Richmond
PFC
James L. Macfadden
Leslie
Scoop
Elmer MacFadden
F. E. Reid
Washington
Stumpf
McFadden
Persia
Westermark Property Transfer Reported in San Diego
The notice records Pvt. Nels B. Westermark of Platoon 347 A.D.M.C.E. in San Diego. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Arthur with two children moved yesterday to the Westermark property at 509 South Fourth Avenue. Mrs. Westermark plans California departure in about ten days. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Ralston and daughter Margaret left for Cedar Falls to reside at 2016 Clay Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt. Nels B. Westermark
A.D.M.C.E
San Diego
Calif
Tom Arthur
Nels B. Westermark
South Fourth Avenue
E. A. Ralston
Margaret
Cedar Falls
Clay Street
Thanks for Kindness After Illness
Mrs. Henry Underwood thanks friends for cards letters flowers and acts of kindness during her recent illness.
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Henry Underwood
Women Vote Suffrage Amendment Goes Into Effect in 1920
The woman suffrage amendment became law in 1920 enabling women to vote nationwide. The change marks a pivotal moment for gender rights and electoral participation across the United States.
YWCA Plans Expanded Summer Girls Swimming Program
The YWCA announces a summer learn to swim program for girls over seven with a broad activity schedule. Memberships at five dollars grant access to swimming lessons, badminton, ping pong, gym games, hikes, and pool use, plus a drive to raise funds and sponsor memberships for those in need.
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Y. W
Y.W.C.A
Recitals in progress for National Music Week
Music Week events include Elsie Bratten at her home Wednesday at seven, Stewart Lincoln pupils Thursday eight, Helen Harvey at United Presbyterian Friday four thirty, and Mrs Leo Stone Friday eight. The 1943 theme Foster American and World Unity through Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byterian Church
Elsie Bratten
Stewart and Lincoln
Stewart School
Helen Harvey
United Presbyterian Church
Leo Stone
America
United States
Fatal motorcycle crash claims two lives near Osceola
Louis Brahmer 28, chief mechanic at Pella airport, died at Maquoketa hospital from injuries after a Tuesday night motorcycle wreck on Highway 163 about 12 miles northwest of here. William Trussell 18 of Albia also died in the same crash when the motorcycle struck a car rear bumper and veered into another vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Louis Brahmer
Pella
Mahaska
Highway 163
Here
William Trussell
Albia
Tussell
Fleur de Lis Club Hosts Red Cross Sewing Session
Mrs. P. E. Babcock hosted fourteen Fleur de Lis members at 308 East Jefferson yesterday afternoon for Red Cross sewing. Mrs. George Foster helped serve a one course refreshments as the group completed substantial sewing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
P. E. Babcock
East
Jefferson Street
Fleur de Lis Club
Mrs. Rouse Hosts Pansy Hill Club Meeting
Eleven members of the Pansy Hill club and guests Bertha Kephart Linda Wagner and Judy Thompson attended the afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. Ernest Rouse. Club president Mrs. Ernest Wagner led the business meeting and a spring flower exchange followed. Kathryn Flynn assisted with refreshments. The May meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Jake Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
Bertha Kephart
Linda Wagner
Judy Thompson
Ernest Rouse
Ernest Wagner
Kathryn Flynn
Jake Wagner
Admiral Robert Gets U.S. Note on Martinique
The United States issued a strong note to Admiral Georges Robert denouncing his cooperation and declaring him loyal to Vichy. Washington also announced the recall of the American counsel general from Martinique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
United States
Georges Robert
Martinique
France
Robert
Slayers of Woman Pay Penalty for Deed at Sing Sing
OSSINING N Y April 30 Two thieves Eli Shonbrun 34 and John Cullen 45 died in the electric chair at Sing Sing for the killing of Mrs Susan Flora Reich wife of a Polish refugee The condemned men both professed innocence and were administered last rites by Rev Bernard Martin Shonbrun who had converted to Catholicism in his final hours received a letter from Madeline Webb shortly before execution though its contents were not disclosed and the warden said the letter was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
N.Y
Sing Sing
Eli Shonbrun
John Cullen
Madeline Webb
Oklahoma College
Susan Flora Reich
Showbrun
Bernard Martin
Cullen
Showbran
Robert Kirby
Madeline
West Chester Town Lots Sold After Foreclosure
Washington county held a public sale of 2.87 acres or 14 lots in West Chester. The land backed a state permanent school fund loan not paid, triggering foreclosure. Irvin J. Coffey of West Chester bid in the tract for 1935. the land remains undivided pasture beside his home.
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Washington County
West Chester
Irvin J. Coffey
Woman Commits Suicide in Harper Keota Area
Mrs. G. L. White age 63 of Harper area died by suicide Saturday night due to ill health and despondency. Emma Holzworth, born February 23, 1880, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Holzworth, was a Presbyterian member. She leaves a husband and two sisters, Elizabeth Kauffman of Sigourney and Christinia Smith of Mission, Texas. Funeral services led by Rev. Roy Wilson were held at the Sigourney Presbyterian Church.
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Keota Eagle
G. L. White
Harper
Emma Holzworth
John Holzworth
Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Kauffman
Sigourney
Christinia Smith
Mission
Texas
Roy Wilson
Sigourney Presbyterian Church
Chapter L T T T Holds April Meeting
Chapter L of T T T met at the home of Mrs Lucille Iluston with co host Mrs Helen Thomas. A good attendance heard business and social time followed a one course luncheon featured Easter decorations.
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Crawfordsville
L of
T.T.T
Lucille Iluston
Helen Thomas
Home Economist to Give Instructions For Home Canning
Ruth Foster the county home economist will lead four canning and freezing demonstrations in early May. Sponsored by the extension service and the Citizen's service corps of the office of civilian defense, the sessions cover hot water bath and pressure canning methods and two freezer locker products. Demonstrations run May 4 through May 7 across St Marys Riverside Ainsworth Bethel Crawfordsville with local volunteers assisting.
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Ruth Foster
The
Extension Service
Citizen's Service Corp
Office of Civilian Defense
St. Mary's Hall
Riverside
Ed Bushek
Victor Burich
Alex Mehaffey
Ainsworth High School
Wm. Zager
S. A. Stephens
C. W. Spessard
Bethel Church
Herb Campbell
Geo. Havel
Mac Wallace
Crawfordsville
Dick Stephens
Merle Twinam
Howard Anderson
Githens
Baptist Choir Contest Losers Host Costume Party
After a church choir contest the losing group hosted a party in the basement of the Baptist church. Rhea Buck led the event a costume affair with 30 choir members and friends. Robert Nicola won best costume with Rev Alfred Trenerry in golf attire and Charles Murdock as a pirate receiving special notice. James Trenerry guest of honor. Hot chocolate doughnuts and candy ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Choir
Rhea Buck
Robert Nicola
Alfred Trenerry
Charles Murdock
James Trenerry
Elaine Bell to Wed Max Birka in May
Riv erside announces the engagement of Elaine Bell to Max C. Birka son of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Birka of Washington The wedding is planned for May and the couple will wed in a May ceremony with both families listed as involved in the announcement
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Elaine Bell
Max Birka
Alva Bell
Riverside
Elaine
Max C. Birka
Cyrus Birka
Washington
Acid Waste Threats From War Industry Expansion
Acid waste from chemical industries tied to war work worsens sewer corrosion and disrupts biological treatment. It harms fish life and the self purification capacity of receiving waters, complicating waste management efforts.
Funeral held for Harper resident at Lafayette Center
A funeral was held for a resident of Harper at 2 30 P M on Tuesday with burial in Lafayette Center cemetery. The deceased's spouse was formerly a barber in Washington.
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Harper
Lafayette Center Cemetery
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings
Friday events include Odd Fellows and Rebekah meetings at 8 p.m. Saturday features W R C at 2 30 p.m Legion hall Nineteenth Century club luncheon at 1 p.m. Althea Montgomery hosts a book review. Monday Rainbow Girls meet 7 30 p.m. at Masonic temple Laughters of Union Veterans discuss literature at 2 30 p.m. Mrs A W Clow. Laughters of American Revolution meet 7 30 p.m. Mrs Paul Snakenberg Pythian Sisters meet at 0 526 K P hall Bring sandwiches Handcraft dept potluck luncheon 12 30 and party Mrs B C Briley 305 8 S Ave C Bring table service Wednesday Braden club afternoon Mrs Clarence Fulton Ainsworth O E S homecoming night All members urged to attend short program social hour Valley Ladies Aid all day meeting with sack lunch Mrs Nora Sheetz.
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W.R.C
Legion
Nineteenth Century Club
Althea Montgomery
H. C. Hult
Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Laughters of Union Veterans
COC
Bath Keane Legion Hall
A. W. Clow
Paul Snakenberg
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Handcraft Dept
B. C. Briley
S. Ave. C
Braden Club
Clarence Fulton Ainsworth
Many Happy Returns Birthday at Daily Journal Route
Dale White postal carrier marks his 18th birthday observed by family and neighbors including Mrs G W White Mrs James Clegg of Ainsworth area Oscar Wilson Pilotburg Boyd Twinam Braden Myrl Lemley Wellston and John Holmes Crawfordsville in local birthday notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale White
G. W. White
James Clegg
Ainsworth
Oscar Wilson
Pilotburg
Boyd Twinam
Braden
Myrl Lemley
Wellston
John Holmes
Crawfordsville
Birthday Greetings for Kate Shalla and Kk R Lewis
The notice extends birthday wishes to Kate Shalla and Kk R Lewis expressing warm regards from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Shalla
Kk. R. Lewis
St Anthony Circle Holds April Meeting at TeBockhorst Home
St Anthony Circle of St James church met with eleven members and two visitors, Father Corcoran and Mrs William Lruty. The TeBockhorst home featured spring flowers, and members played pinochle and bridge. High pinochle prize went to Mrs Luella Waldschmidt and bridge high went to Mrs Ray Whitehead. Refreshments were served by Mrs TeBockhorst and co-hostesses Muriel and daughters-in-law Mrs Carl TeBockhorst and Mrs Omer TeBockhorst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
St. James Church
Henry TeBockhorst
Father Corcoran
William Lruty
TeBockhorst
Wis
Luella Waldschmidt
Ray Whitehead
Te Bockhorst
Muriel
Carl TeBockhorst
Omer TeBockhorst
Chic Study department plans May party at Sunset Park
The April meeting of the Chic Study department of Fortnight club met at the Y W C A reception room with Mrs. A R Ledger as hostess. Mrs. Paul Hors led the business. Mrs. W E K Howell introduced Mrs. A R Krause and discussed a book excerpt on Parents and Their Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortnightclub
Y.W.C.A
A. R. Ledger
Tom Carson
Stan Kiesey
Paul Hors
W. EK. Howell
A. R. Krause
Mary Moxey
Herbert Osincup
George Kerr
Mer Dist Church
Sunset Park
Miss Rogers
Colfax
Shower Courtesy For Mrs J Frame
Eula Mae Coon and Olive Le is were co hosts Wednesday afternoon at a post nuptial shower for Mrs John Frame former Lucille Murphy The party was at Lewis Coon home with blue and white decor The afternoon included social visiting recipe writing and a bride's tale of a wedding day After gifts were opened hosts served a two course luncheon Guests included Marien Murphy Hazel Ban Glenda Boyd Alta Coon My Jorie Edwards Ernest Wagner Mrs Ernest Saladay and Mrs Earl Steele Washington Frances Gilpin Ona Krotz Ruth Walsh Beatrice Mcore Elizabeth Murphy and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Mae Coon
Olive Leis
John Frame
Lucille Murphy
Lewis Coon
Marien Murphy
Wellman
Hazel
Ban
Glenda Boyd
Muscatine
Alta Coon
West Chester
Jorie Edwards
Haskins
Ernest Wagner
Ernest Saladay
Earl Steele Washington
Frances Gilpin
Ona Krotz
Ruth Walsh
McCreedy
Beatrice Mcore
Elizabeth Murphy
Marc Brumfield
Blanche Martin
He Quinn
Blanche Murphy
Glee Coon
Margaret Frame
Mar Chalupa
Viola Forbes
Betty
Jimmy Soukup
Shortened meeting to open with social hour following
A brief business session will begin soon followed by a social hour. The plan includes a short program and emphasis on community updates.
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Rollie Jurging
Wolf Floral CO
P.bo
Washington Cleaners
Pvt
Francis E. Mangold
A.S
Service Sydn
Service Group
A.P.O
Seattle
Wash
Marion KK
Turnipseed
A.S.N
Herlingen Army Gunnery School
Harlingen
F. B. Marston
U.S.N. Const. Batt
U.S.N.R
Headquarters Co
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
John C. Wotruba
U.S
Camp Bennion
U.S. Naval Training Station
Farragut
Idaho
Dan
Dan Dee Cafe
Virginia
San Dee Cafe
Dan & Dee Hershberger
State Theatre
American League
W.L. Pet. Snow Soule Pn Creetsty & i
Ae Bey EE
Nncswe S
Sigcguas
Philadelphia du
D. Dowis
Little
Ww. Brown
Cal Little
Ds. Hines
Doo Peete Nee
Cottin Cowboys
G Sojka
Ciate
Llind
Sheetz
Coffin
Sojka Roan
Enfield
C. Custer
Bell Foster
J. Boia
Lilind
Wagenkriecht
Im. Koehler
Steele
Jarrard Dark Horse I
Sojka
Woodburn
Weeks
Jarrard
Motor Service
C. Vv. Grall
Mrs. Rouse
Slayers OF Woman
W. Chester
Home Economist
Id Rebekah, Socene Bellattoes Hioet
St. Anthony Circle
O.E.S
Order of Eastern Star
State Farm Insurance Co's
Bloomington
Ill
Ning
J. Frame
Wolverine
Moore's Bootery
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