Card of Thanks and Funeral Notice for Mrs Johnson
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness shown during bereavement to Mrs Ben Coppoth and family. Funeral services for Mrs Bespie Johnson were held yesterday at L A Jones Funeral Home conducted by Dr Fred E B Miller with burial at Elm Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Maxwell Leslie Gates Ward Essley and Roy Stewart
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Bespie Johnson
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Fred EB. Miller
Elm Grove Cemetery
Joe Maxwell
Leslie Gates
Ward Essley
Roy Stewart
How to control squash bugs in home gardens
The guidance suggests hand-picking squash bugs as soon as they appear and placing boards over young plants to trap ill insects each morning. Remove egg masses beneath leaves by hand and spray young bugs with a solution of nicotine sulfate one tablespoon per gallon of soapy water, using one ounce of soap. Older nymphs and adults require hand-picking for control.
Victim Identified in Three Car Crash Near South Sioux City
Sioux City reports the dead man from a Monday night three car crash near South Sioux City Nebraska is John Purewitt 28 of Sidon Mississippi Meridian Yost with the Nebraska highway patrol says Purewitt escaped from an army rehabilitation camp at Salina Kansas and drove a car stolen from Henry Giese Nakota City South Dakota when the collision happened.
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Sioux City
South
Neb
John Purewitt
Sidon
Miss
Merlin Yost
Nebraska Highway Patrol
Purewitt
Salina
Kan
Henry Giese
Nakota City
S. D
Iowa records third lowest tuberculosis deaths in 1943
Des Moines ranked fourth among the 12 largest U S cities for 1939 to 1941 in a three year period. Iowa logged 16.4 TB deaths per 100 000 in 1943 while Des Moines had 22.7 per 100 000. Experts cite public health data and factors such as urbanization and race in explaining Iowa’s low rate.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States Public Health Service
National Tuberculosis Association
Public Health Service
Clarence W. Kammerer
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Towa
Presbyterian Pastor Dies at Oskaloosa
Dr. George G. Bruce, 71, retired Presbyterian minister, died unexpectedly at his home in Oskaloosa. He led the First Presbyterian Church for seven years before retiring in 1938 and had recently substituted at Hedrick. A Parsons College and San Francisco Theological Seminary graduate, he spent 12 years of his ministry in Alaska.
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Oskaloosa
George G. Bruce
First Presbyterian Church
Bruce
Hedrick Presbyterian Church
Parsons College
Fairfield
San Francisco Theological Seminary
San Anselmo
Calif
Alaska
Oiling Needs Rise With Fast Horse-Drawn Implements
When horse drawn equipment runs faster than designed, gears and openings may not receive enough lubrication unless oiling stops are increased. This notes the risk of excessive wear and the need for regular maintenance stops during operation behind a tractor.
British Capture Hill at Florence in Italian Front Raid
British troops stormed and captured Mt La Poggiola above Florence while allied forces pushed German positions along the Arno and Pesa rivers. New Zealand armored units moved near Florence as South African and British forces cut deeper along the Greve valley and advance toward Subbiano.
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Rome
U.P
Mt. la Poseiona
Florence
Aller Sth
Anduuthern
Lie City
Arbo
Mt. la Poggiona
San Michele
Pesa
Montelupo
Greve
Stradi
India
Prato-Magno
Subbiano
8Th Army
Adriatic
6Th Army
Pisa
Asphalt uses in wartime packaging and sealing
Asphalt serves beyond paving as a waterproofing and sealing agent in new packaging developed during the war. This material strengthens seals and protects contents, reflecting its versatile role in military production and logistics.
Moisture affects sugar syrups and ginger snaps storage
A thick sugar syrup used in icing and fondant absorbs moisture on damp days. To compensate cook longer and adjust boiling icing. Honey and molasses absorb moisture as well, so ginger snaps and wafers should be stored in a tight box or waxed bag once cool.
Nellie Skelton ends visit with relatives in Wellston
Mrs. Nellie Skelton leaves for Pontiac Michigan after two and a half weeks visiting relatives in Wellston. A Sunday picnic in Sunset Park for Lloyd Wilson's birthday drew many relatives from nearby towns. rain cut the event short.
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Wellston
Nellie Skelton
Pontiac
Mich
Walter Wilson
Allen Schaeffer
Frank Pratt
Minnie Guy
Lettie Duke
Eleanor
Geraldine
Lloyd
John Pratt
Duke
Donald Brinning Gs
Camp Dodge
Forrest Brinning
Gasoline Coupons Hidden on Boone Grave
Des Moines report says 440 one gallon gasoline coupons were found under a wreath at a Boone grave. An investigation by OPA traced the sheet to Madrid Indiana mail to a farmer who never received it. Authorities suspect someone hid the coupons on the grave to avoid being seen.
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Des Moines
Boone
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Peoria
Madrid, In
Berry abundancelures and pies tour in season
The passage notes plentiful blackberries this year and links berry picking to making pies. It emphasizes that wherever there is a bush there are berries, urging people to go out and gather them.
Town Council Meeting Notice West Chester Iowa 1944
The Town Council of West Chester Iowa will meet August 14 1944 at 8 p m at Council Hall. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditures for the year starting April 1 1945. A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available. Town Clerk Merl Thrapp.
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West Chester
Iowa
Washington County
Council Hall
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Rosemary Lane
Johnny Downs
Don “Red” Barry
Don “Red
Barry Wally Vernon
Helen Talbot
Ben Coppoth
Mrs. Johnson
Little’s Furniture
P. L. Etter
S. Lowa
Edward C. Kieher
Washington, D. C
Dr. Hess” Ely
Mickelberry
Frankfurters
Pillsbury’s
Dexo
White House
Fs . M
Cherries
Buffalo
Mer
Kyyes
A&p
Texas
America
Bag
Jane Parker
Doz
Cmn
Kay Francis
Gardle Landis
Martha Raye
Mitzi Mayfair
the Four Jills
Jimmy Qorsey and His Orchestra
John Harvey
Phil Silvers
Dick Haymes
Betty Grable
Carmen
Miranda
Edgar Kennedy
PATHE
Onikp
Journal Building
West Side Square
Coast TO Coast Stores
ST. Dennis Cups
H P
Dennis Lynchi
Washington, Iowa
John Shields & Sons
Eleanor Duke
Seattle
Wash
Pontiac, Mich
Doyle Smith
Keota
Howard Schultz
Roy Page
Near Harper
Keith McClelland
Joe Schantz
Carolynn
Cloyce Hayes
Jake Fisher
Zack Pratt
Belle Wilson
Peterson
Lloyd Wilson
S. W. Easter Insurance
West Congress Hotel
Pittsburgh
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Merl Thrapp
Aws
Geneva
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