Dairy Firm Marks First Anniversary in Washington
The G and H dairy firm owned by John Griffith and John Hedberg celebrates one year in the former Brewer location at 1000 West Madison Street. Improvements include automatic bottle washing, enhanced milk cooling, new ice cream equipment, and ongoing construction for a new dairy product to be announced later. The team includes Sam Neff, Charles Dawson, Charles West, John Widmer, Fred Edwards, and Maxine Hughes managing the dairy store.
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Washington
John Griffith
John Hedberg
Mr. Griffith
Mr. Hedberg
West
Madison Street
Griffith
Hedberg
Sam Neff
Charles Dawson
Charles West
John Widmer
Fred Edwards
Maxine Hughes
Hospital Admissions And Dismissals Listed
At the hospital yesterday Mrs Myrtle Mor fan of 527 a Avenue B was admitted for medical reasons. Today H Wolfe of Ainsworth underwent surgery and Mrs White of Columbus Junction is listed for medical care. Dismissed today are Mrs Ivo Berg and her daughter traveling on route three.
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Myrtle Morfan
Avenue B
Medical
H. Wolfe
Ainsworth
Surgical
White
Columbus Junction
Ivo Berg
Route Three
Community Notes and Birthday Celebrations in Local Homes
Local residents visited friends Tuesday evening including Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Strum and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sheets. Birthday celebrations for Cliff Conklin and Mrs. John Combs were marked by cake and ice cream. Shoppers at Klein's advertised apparel while residents prepared trips to California and Missouri. The Tyrone card club met at Dwight Moody’s with plans for a park picnic on August 20.
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A. R. Strum
New Haven
Walter Sheets
Clinton Geil
Marion
Phillip
Anaconda
Mont
Alice Mills
Tom
Emily Bayliss
Keota
Clifford L. Conklin
Cliff
Leland Sheetz
John Combs
John
James Combs
Isabell
Waller Sheets
Tyrone Card Club
Dwight Moody
Funeral for D. C. Goldsmith Held in Wayland
The funeral was held yesterday at the Wayland residence with Rev. J. J. Pritchard presiding. Mrs. Clara Wenger and Edith Boshart sang a vocal duet. Pallbearers included Claire Sodergren, F. H. Magdefrau, H. L. Kauffman, H. E. Davies, Don Hays, and Dr. J. R. McKirahan as Masons and Eastern Star members attended. the Masonic Grave service followed at Wayland Cemetery.
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D. C. Goldsmith
Wayland
J. J. Pritchard
Clara Wenger
Edith Boshart
Claire Sodergren
F. H. Magdefrau
H. L. Kauffman
H. E. Davies
Don Hays
J. R. McKirahan
Masons Lodge
The
Eastern Star
Wayland Cemetery
Farm Price Index Rises Eight Points in Iowa
Des Moines reports the Iowa farm commodity index rose eight points to 814 on July 15 led by higher corn and beef cattle prices. Corn at 1.96 a bushel up 16 cents, hogs at 23.20 up 10 cents, beef cattle 22.80 up 0.50, wheat steady at 2.13. Ratios for prices received to prices paid improved, with corn hog feeding at 11.8 and butterfat dairy at 21.7.
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Des Moines
Iowa Farm Commodity Index
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Local visitors and travels around town and beyond
Mrs H F McCarthy visits her son and daughter in law Bernard and family then heads to Melntire Iowa with two grandsons Justin and Michael for a week. Jean Schoonover and Eleanor Swift travel in Iowa City while Methodist church school reps attend a lab school in Fairfield and return with ideas for the church school. Wilma Nordyke plans a month’s vacation to Los Angeles and western points. Edna and Hildred visit Ruth Bell en route to eastern destinations. Several families and individuals plan visits to Ohio California and other points of interest including Crestline Los Angeles San Francisco and related stops.
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Bernard McCarthy
H. F
McCarthy
Melntire
Iowa
Justin
Michael
Wilma Nordyke
Los Angeles
Calif
Edna Carstenson
Mason City
Hildred Potwin
Newton
Ruth Bell
Elma Vacha
Bell
C. W. Shaffer
Ruth
Earl Burroughs
California
San Francisco
Former Knoxville Publisher M L Curtis Dies at 71
M L Curtis former editor and publisher of the Knoxville Journal and member of the Iowa Liquor Commission died at 71 after a monthlong illness in Des Moines. He led the Knoxville Journal from 1901 to 1939, chaired the state Republican central committee, served as Knoxville postmaster, and presided over the National Alcoholic Beverage Control association in 1941.
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M. L. Curtis
Iowa Liquor Commission
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The
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George Wilson
Knoxville
Iowa University
Boone Republican
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National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association
Wellman Builders Appointed Dealer for Quonset Buildings
Wellman Builders Inc of Wellman Iowa is named the dealer for Washington and Keokuk counties for Quonset buildings. Great Lakes Steel Corpo Straw Steel division announces the appointment as the round roofed steel structures gain use in farm industrial and commercial sectors. Buildings come in 20 24 and 40 foot clear span widths with flexible lengths.
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Wellman Builders, Inc
Wellman
Washington
Keokuk
Great Lakes Steel Corporation
Straw-Steel Division
Iowa
Young Roosevelt Involved in Probe
A congressional subcommittee questioned Echols about a $22 million F-31 plane contract and related $18 million awards to Hughes and Kaiser for a giant plywood flying boat. Ferguson pressed Echols on Roosevelt’s awareness and possible testimony, with hearings slated for Monday.
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Subcommittee
Homer Ferguson
Mich
Echols
Ferguson
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Hughes
Henry J. Kaiser
Post Nuptial Party Honors Mrs Fullerton at Bridges Home
Mrs. Harry L. Fullerton was honored at a post nuptial courtesy hosted by Marian and Ruth Bridges in their apartment. Ten guests enjoyed a garden visit, games, and a miscellaneous shower with gifts. Mrs. Fullerton’s mother Mrs. Charles Jirsa of Richmond attended as an out of town guest.
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Harry L. Fullerton
Marian
Ruth Bridges
Charles Jirsa
Richmond
Dinner Hostess for Mr and Mrs Lombardi Honors
Cora Hopping hosted a dinner at The Pines last evening honoring her niece Mrs Carmine Lombardi and Mr Lombardi of Brooklyn. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ted Gerot, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Moore, Mr and Mrs Eldon Yeggy, Mr and Mrs Robert Custer, and Gladys Hopping.
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Mr., Mrs. Lombardi
Cora Hopping
Carmine Lombardi
Mr. Lombardi
Brooklyn
the Pines
Ted Gerot
Lawrence Moore
Eldon Yeggy
Robert Custer
Gladys Hopping
Social Calendar Notices
Notices for this column are to be in by 10 a m Saturday. W R C regular meeting initiation 2 39 p m at Legion hall. Tuesday Country club women last day to make reservations with Mrs M J Cruise for Iowa City Country club golf luncheon August 14. Wednesday Women of Country club 8 a m breakfast followed by golf and bridge at clubhouse. Committee Mrs Charles Berdo Mrs Gene Tucker Mrs Sam McCleery. Harmony club annual picnic postponed one week.
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Country Club
M. J. Cruise
Iowa City Country Club
Charles’ Berdo
Gene Tucker
Sam McCleery
Harmony Club
Birthday Greetings For Pratt Daughters And More
Twin sisters Nancy Ellen and Frances Ann Pratt turn seven as family and friends celebrate with birthday candles. Other honorees include John Daniel Palmer Patricia Gastman Peggy Kay Strohm Betty Ann Therion and several local residents receiving congratulations.
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Nancy Ellen
Frances Ann Pratt
Frank Pratt
John Daniel Palmer
Harold Palmer
Keota
Patricia Gastman
Ira Gastman
Peggy Kay Strohm
Leonard Strohm
Haskins
Betty Ann Therion
John Therion
Nutial Banns For Simon Yeggy Read
Banns announced at St Marys Riverside for the marriage of Mary Catherine Simon and Alvin Veggy. The ceremony will be at 8 am Tuesday August 12 at St Marys. Bride is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Simon of Riverside and works at Ferns Cafe. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs J L Veggy of Riverside and works at Piper Grain and Milling.
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St. Mary's Church, Riverside
Mary Catherine Simon
Alvin Yeggy
St. Mary’s Church
Joseph Simon
Fern
J. L. Veggy
Piper Grain and Milling Company
Joan Rummehart
Clarence Rummelhart
Joan
Joseph Spevacek
Donald Spevacek
Elaine
Gertrude Rummelhart
Iowa City
Rose Shebanek
Mary
Rummelhart
Frank Shimitz
Donald Krall
Bobby Krotz
Bobby John Krotz
John Krotz
Bobby John
Emma Krotz
Emma Zillmer West
Kalona
Jake Chapman
Francis
Irma
Wellman
Darren Zillmer
Seven Air Force Super Fortresses Reach Andrews Field
Seven gleaming bombers flew 7,000 miles from Tokyo to Andrews Field to mark the Air Forces 40th anniversary. They crossed over the Washington Monument 34 hours after leaving Tokyo, with actual flight time 30 hours 5 minutes and a first in long distance radio contact with base. One plane dropped out at Anchorage but rejoined later to complete the mission.
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Tokyo
Andrews Field
Air Forces
Sky Giants
Washington Monument
National Capitol
Strategic Air Command
U of Radio
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Alaska
Fewer Prisoners Paroled This Year
Des Moines report shows 168 inmates paroled in the last fiscal year from Rockwell City Anamosa and Fort Madison, down from 217 the prior year. Parole totals by facility are given for 1945 46 and 1946 47 with Rockwell City Anamosa and Fort Madison each posting declines.
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Des Moines
Rockwell City
Anamosa
Fort Madison
Sam Woods
State Parole Heard
Mrs Shields Pupils Perform At Local Recital
Mrs Edith M Shields presented 32 piano pupils in a Community Room Y recital. About 200 people attended as players showcased notable progress and a varied program. Carla Guther and Betty Kunik served as ushers. pupils take a month vacation before resuming lessons next month.
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Edith M Shields
City Council to Hear 1948 Budget Estimates in Washington IA
Notice from Washington County Iowa that the City Council will meet August 11 1947 at 8 PM in City Hall. Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditures for the year starting April 1 1948. A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available at the hearing. John K Sowash City Clerk. Estimated taxes per $1000 of assessed value and related valuations are listed.
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Washington
Washington County
Iowa
City Hall
Party Compliments Mrs. Zieglowsky at Post-Nuptial Shower
Mrs Roy Carter and Mrs Adolph Guenther honored their niece Mrs Theodore Zieglowsky at a post nuptial courtesy in the Zieglowsky home. The former Maxine Snider was the honoree. Twenty four women and seven children attended a miscellaneous shower with blue and white decorations. Phyllis Guenther and Naomi Sheetz helped serve seasonal refreshments after several games.
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Roy Carter
Adolph Guenther
Theodore Zieslowsky
Zieglowsky
Maxine Snider
Phyllis Guenther
Naomi Sheetz
Shower Courtesy For Mrs L Moore
Mrs Homer Hunt and Mrs Jessie Moore hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Lawrence Moore at the Hunt home in Ainsworth. About 20 guests enjoyed games and gifts with corsages for the honoree and relatives, including Mrs Clara Hopping and Mrs Ida Hunt. Refreshments were served and the home featured summer flowers.
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Homer Hunt
Jessie Moore
Ainsworth
Lawrence Moore
Virginia Hopping
Clara Hopping
Frank Moore
Ida Hunt
Billy Moore
Hunt
Chapter L TTT Holds July Meeting In Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville August 1 Chapter L TTT met at the home of Mrs Don Louer with nineteen members present. In president’s absence Mrs Wayne Peterson, Mrs Joseph Jones conducted the meeting. Treasurer resignation of Mrs Bill Robertson accepted and Mrs Harold Toander elected as successor. Annual TTT family picnic set for August 10 at McMillan Park Mt Pleasant.
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Crawfordsville
Don Louer
Wayne Peterson
Joseph Jones
Bill Robertson
Harold Toander
McMillan Park
Mt. Pleasant
Methodists host scavenger hunt at Leichty home
A group from the Methodist church entertained a group from Ainsworth at a scavenger hunt Tuesday evening at Benjie Leichty’s home. Lois Leichty supervised the activities with about 40 attendees including sponsors and local church members. The event ended with homemade ice cream, cake, and lemonade.
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Methodist Church
Ainsworth
Benjie Leichty
Lois Leichty
Kenneth Cherryholmes
Harley Bloomquist
Myra Edmondson
Roberts
Clifford Ott
Frances
Stiefel
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