Dayton Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Carolee Morrison of North English visits Mrs. Stephens while recuperating from adenoid operation. Mercy hospital patient mother. Howard Skinner of West Chester visits Moore family. Numerous local and military family updates follow, including furloughs, hospital plans, and community gatherings in Dayton Grove and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Grove
Carolee Morrison
North English
Stephens
The
Mercy Hospital
Rocking-Chair Brigade Purchases James Allen Property
Jesse E. McConahay has bought the James Allen property at Columbus City where he has lived for years. Mr and Mrs Thomas Willit of Columbus City plan to celebrate their 62nd wedding anniversary on Monday August 9. Grant Veterson of the Iowa-Illinois Telephone Company will take a similar position in Aledo NL. The Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church in Columbus City met Thursday afternoon. Mrs Louella Duncan led the prayer cycle, Alma Johnston of Richmond VA spoke on war effects on women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse E. McConahay
James Allen
Columbus City
Thomas Willit
Grant Veterson
Iowa-Illinois Telephone Company
Aledo
Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian Church of
Louella Duncan
Alma Johnston
Richmond
Allied Tea Punch Recipe Shared In Local Notes
The column prints Mrs. Neiswanger’s Allied Tea Punch method with lemon rind and tea, plus optional fruit juice and lemon extract. It also notes community sympathy for the late Mike Robinson and recollections of his kindness and faith in Washington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. Cook Book
Homer Stephen
J. &. Lemmon
R. L. Livingston
Conesville Man Fined for Gambling Device Possession
Thomas B. Dawson of Conesville was fined 250 dollars and 9 dollars costs after pleading guilty in Muscatine county district court to possession of gambling devices. Deputy sheriffs had raided earlier and seized a slot machine and other paraphernalia, with forfeiture ordered and the equipment destroyed. Money found in the machines was turned over to the school fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Thomas B. Dawson
Conesville
District Court of
Muscatine County
C. R. Stafford
Muscatine
Dawson
Florence Kitoz
Grace
Martha Butler
Washington
Cora Crawford
Eldon
Effie Kelly
Fertha
Lyle Weber
Kathie
Pocahontas
Old Clifton Club
Mae Kemp
Harlan Snyder
Cedar Rapids
Local News Briefs From Mt. Pleasant and Washington
Geraldine Bartow and her mother Mrs. Fred Bartow with Ruth visited Washington Saturday evening with Ruth joining Campy Fire Girls for a week at Camp Stantesa. Addresses for Pvt. Alois J. Musil and Lt. Donald C. Davis noted for postmaster care in New York, and Lill Brown listed with Army Air Corps. Helen, Clara Falk travel to Chicago. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City visits by Anna Waggoner and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Bartow
Mt. Pleasant
Fred Bartow
Ruth
Washington
Geraldine
Gwencolyn Ramseyer
Ruths
Camp Stantesa
Anna Waggoner
Louise Wasson
Geneva Baker
Mrs
Marion McAvoy
Maxine Mangold
Gayle Davis
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
C. W. Davis
Donald C. Davis
England
New York
N. Y
Collect Fat Waste Reaches 85 Million Pounds Annually
Waste kitchen fats are collected in large quantities, totaling about 85 million pounds each year, highlighting a major ongoing recycling and disposal effort.
Jimmy Stewart Posted at Sioux City Air Base
Sioux City report says Capt James Stewart the 1940 best actor is stationed at the army air base in the operations department after entering the army on March 22 1941. Stewart known as Jimmy Stewart continues military service following his induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Stewart
Sioux City
James Stewart
Army Air Base
Stewart
Army
Rains Slow Threshing in Bethel Community
Bethel August 9 Threshing slowed by rain with Walt Bros starting at the Davis brothers farm. Output below previous years while locals share visits and family events. Entries include birthdays and small community notes involving Wallace Hiler Orlicki Fitzgerrald and Davis families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Walt Bros
Davis Bros
Thirty Calves and Hog Show Prep in Washington County
4 H club members in Washington County prepare for the annual achievement show to be held August 18 and 19. About 25 to 30 baby cattle and just over 100 hogs will be shown, with dairy heifers, and a few sheep. Judging begins Wednesday afternoon for baby beef and dairy heifers, and Thursday for swine and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Club
Washington County
Washington
J. W. Chandler
W. C. Anderson
West Liberty
Washington Methodist Church
Ruth Foster
County Home
Backstage in Iowa Politics
Political observer Paul R. Bumbarger notes possible 1950 senate bid amid Iowa backstage moves. The piece hints at candidates and party dynamics shaping the race.
Larly bid surprise at Des Moines on Iowa labor and politics
The report covers volunteers in farming labor amid early campaign talk in Des Moines. It notes foreign labor use, labor extension praise from Ames, and speculation on Gov Bourke Hickenenlooper pursuing a senate bid. It mentions Iowa Labor Federation officer elections delayed by ballots and a Cedar Rapids Des Moines press agency clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Federation of Labor
A. A. Couch
Des Moines
J. C. Brodgett
Cedar Rapids
Burma Road Speculation on Burma Gubernatorial Bid
The article notes Rep. Henry W. Burma of Allison is likely to enter the Iowa gubernatorial race. It records expectations around official announcements, comments from Democratic leaders, and political maneuvering ahead of formal declarations.
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Henry W. Burma
Allison
Burma Road
Myr
Burma
Munda
Th Field
U. S. Navy
War Production Chief Pledges Vital Goods First
Washington August 9 War Production Board chairman Donald M Nelson pledged that products essential to civilian health and welfare will be produced regardless of material tightness. He said less essential articles would not be manufactured on a large scale while materials remain scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
War Production Board
Donald Mt .Nelson
Nelson
Young Iowa Auditor's Son Guesses Bomber Planes
Ten year-old Charles Akers son of Iowa's auditor matches recent news by guessing bombers are near. He jokes they may be carrying Mrs. Roosevelt to speak, showing awareness of current events during August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Akers
Iowa
Mrs. Roosevelt
Charles
Quote on Parents and Prejudice by Strickland Gillilan
The quote reflects on parents taking over after grandparents, and on pessimism and prejudice as distortions of perception. Gillilan notes that youthful amusements give way to responsibility, while cynicism blinds beauty in life.
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Strickland Gillilan
Highland Center Community Notes Highlight Local Visits
Wm Vern Landess of Anamosa spent a few days last week with his sister Mrs Herbert Campbell. The community extends condolences to the Fer ang family. Florang formerly lived in the area. Ernest Wagner and Linda joined Ira Coon for Sunday dinner. Olive Lewis and William visited Elwi Lewis in Washington. Lewis Coon and Eula Mae spent Sunday afternoon with Ira Coon. Herbert Campisi and family hosted Sunday evening at the Lewis Coon home. Emmet Fr and John Fr spent Sunday at the Wm Murphy home. William Lewis visited Betty Jean Marti Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Skinner
West Chester
J. B. Moore
Robert Stephens
Mary
Martha
Barbara
Wm. Carr
Ernst Crawford
Merry Mixer Club
Laurel Statler
Dewey Stephens
Carol
Connie
Kay
Johnnie Elliot
Ainsworth
Mason
Sam Longwell
Dublin
Mary Jane
Barbara Stephens
Willard Trieschmann
Jackie
Wellman
Elsie Wallace
Gace Hiler
Etta Wallace
Edmond Orlicki
Robert
Highland Center
Wm Vern Landess
Anamosa
Herbert Campbell
Edward Ferang
Florang
Ernest Wagner
Linda
Ira Coon
Olive Lewis
William
Elwi Lewis
Washington
Lewis Coon
Eula Mae
Herbert Campisi
Emmet
John Fr
Wm. Murphy
William Lewis
Betty Jean Marti
War Production Board policy on reconversion to civilian goods
The speaker asserts the War Production Board will maintain its policy of reconverting industries to civilian production. He states that leaders of the relevant government agencies are in complete agreement and has no intention of deviating from this policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
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F. W. Eastwood
Red Wing
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Mable Gray
Tom
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Pontiac
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Charles Warren
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Mike
University Hospital
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OF Parker Fountain
Geo
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Katherine Dunham
Fats Waller
Nicholas Brothers
Ada Brown
Dooley Wilson
Smith
Desert Wonderland
Late News
Alois J. Musil
Lill Brown
Maynard Brown
William W. Brown
Sqd
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Santa Ana
Helen
Clara Falk
Chicago
Faror
Martin L. Dies
John Bovingdon
Office of Economic Warfare
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Earl Kolosick
Bill Wulf
Charley Kolosiex
Jody
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Dorothy Voita
Lone Tree
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Inez Sands
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