Claudette Colbert and John Wayne in Without Reservations
Claudette Colbert and John Wayne star in Mervyn LeRoy’s comedy Without Reservations. The film follows a New York novelist traveling to Hollywood who travels with Marines on a train and veers into romance and comic misadventures across the U.S. It opens Sunday at the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudette Colbert
John Wayne
Mervyn LeRoy
Miss Colbert
New York
Hollywood
Marine Flying Corps
Don DeFore
Wayne
Chicago
de Fore
Claudette
New Mexico
Anne Triola
Donna Drake
Frank Puglia
Louella Parsons
Birthday greetings roll out for local residents
The community marks birthdays for L. M. Meek at 91 and W. R. Ganon at 71 with cake candles. John Arthur Mayer is 11, Kenneth LeRoy Caldwell 3, Doyle Gaylan Jarrard 4, Harold Dean Soethout 6. nine others celebrate upcoming birthdays including Bob Hurst Nedine Merz Alien Howell and Phillip Rich. Several residents also observe anniversaries and multiple birthday wishes are extended across towns such as Columbus Junction Brighton South English Kalona and Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arthur Mayer
Arthur Mayer
Kenneth LeRoy Caldwell
Glen Caldwell
Columbus Junction
Doyle Gaylan Jarrard
Doyle Jarrard
Bob Hurst
Wayne Hurst
Nedine Merz
Arthur Merz
Brighton
Alien Howell
W. &. Howell
Rebekah Lodge Holds Meeting Drapes Charter
Mrs. Myral Smith led the Rebekah lodge gathering at 1.0.C.F. hall with the charter draped for longtime member Ella Hout. September refreshment committee includes Shebeck, Hotle, Weidner, Simmering, Springer, Thomas, Millikin, Burham, Boxes, MacConahay, Campbell, Faster. social hour led by Libby Musil and Mary Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myral Smith
Noble Grand
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Ella Hout
Rebekah Shebeck
Leola Hotle
Edith Weidner
Edna Simmering
Anna Springer
Florence Thomas
Josephine Millikin
Tone Burham
Ray Box
John MacConahey
Jease Campbell
Lloyd Faster
Libby Musil
Mary Wagner
August Meeting of W.S.C.S. at Church
Crawfordsville August meeting of W S C S held at the church with 24 members and six children present. Kathryn Williams led the devotional. July lesson by Helen Thomas. August lesson by Margaret Huston on Labor for Peace. $5 donated to Salvation Army. $100 pledge for church painting reported paid. Publicity committee named. Serving committee listed.
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Crawfordsville
W.S.C
Kathryn Williams
Nellie Anderson
Helen Thomas
Margaret Huston
Mae Hedger
Salvation Army
Florence Henss
Arlene Fletcher
Elsie Belle Jones
Mary Jones
Betty Hamil
Doris Cherryholmes
Delia Fletcher
Boil Orange Peels to Banish Offensive Odors
A simple kitchen tip suggests boiling orange peels in half a cup of water for a minute or two to remove undesirable cooking smells. The method relies on citrus scent to neutralize lingering odors.
Hemil Descendants Hold Aureral Reunion Near Ainsworth
The Robert and Nancy Hamil descendants met on the school house grounds in Ainsworth for their annual reunion. Lee Roy Rhea was elected president and Mrs Everette Rhea secretary as 54 attended, the largest turnout in years. Members listed include Rob ert Rhea of Sigourney. Ernest Clark Kilpatrick and family. Judy Piper of Crawfordsville. Marion Kilpatrick of Hanover. Lloyd Hamil and sons Lafe and Lester. Frantes McConnell and family. Edna Allen. Shirley Dowell. Phyllis McConnell. Earl Walker and daughters. Arthur Pierce and Donald of Maryville. Clarence Walker and Mary Jane Long. John Walker. J K Pressly and Milared Pressly. Emma Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Robert
Nancy Hamil
Lee Roy Rhea
Everette Rhea
Tary
Margaret Hamil
Robert Rhea
Sigourney
Ernest Clark
Air
Kilpatrick
Wyman
Fred Anniwyl
Chester Piper
Judy
Crawfordsville
Marion Kilpatrick
Johnie
Hanover
Ill
Lloyd Hamil
Lafe and Lester
Will McConnell
Frantes McConnell
Edna Allen
Shirley Dowell
Douglas Dowell
Washington
Phyllis McConnell
Des Moines
Earl Walker
Betty Loi
Wanda
Arthur Pierce
Donald
Maryville
Tenm
Clarence Walker
Mary Jane Long
John Walker
J. K. Pressly
Milared Pressly
Emma ‘Walker
Plans Building For Farm Implements
Ross Day, Cedar Rapids hair goods salesman, bought the vacant lot west of the Robinson home in Brighton and plans to build soon to stock farm implements. The article also lists numerous social visits, club meetings, and out-of-town guests appearing in the Brighton community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Ross Day
Hairy Beauty Supplies
Cedar Rapids
Robinson
Theodore Wanerus
Marshalltown
Fred Wanerus
Social Calendar A Week of Local Club Activities
The social calendar lists Daughters of Union Veterans meeting Monday at 7 30 p m at Legion hall. Tuesday events include Rooster club with Marguerite Hering, V F W Auxiliary at K C hall, and DeMolay chicken fry at Don Maxwell home. Wednesday brings Kolah club, Women of Country club breakfast with reservations, Grace Hill Ladies Aid, Snowball Social, and Revelations roll call. Thursday features Independent cub at 2 p m with Mrs Don Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
K. C. Hall
Don Maxwell
Kolah Club
Clayde Knapp
Women of Country Club
John Patterson
Hugo Lensch
Dan Brindley
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Snowball
Glen Fuhr
Carl Jarrard
Glen Beenblossom
Fluorescent Light Discovery and Early Timeline
A British scientist discovered fluorescent light in 1883, predating the first carbon incandescent lamp by about forty years. The finding marks an early milestone in lighting technology and the progression toward modern illumination.
St Josephs Circle Hostess Evening for St James Parish
Mrs Ed Heck hosted 14 members of St Josephs Circle at St James church. Miss Flynn led a program, secretary report given, and plans were set for an August 22 ice cream social on the school lawn. Contests were held by Mrs George Hora and Mrs Heck. refreshments served by several co-hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Heck
St. Joseph's Circle
St. James Church
Katherine Flynn
Father Corcoran
Miss Flynn
Heck
George Hora
iHeck
Hora
Arthur Hora
Joe Dougall
Mac .Dougall
Fred Hermann
Dunbar Family Reunion Slated for Sunday at Sunset Park
The Dunbar family reunion is announced for Sunday August 18 at Sunset Park. The notice lists location Sunset Park and date August 18 with no contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Sunset Park
A CONSERVE AND PRESERVE By Ruth Foster
The article gives guidance on canning duration, noting properly processed foods last indefinitely but quality declines with time. It recommends canning for one to two years based on family needs and using 1 quart per type per 4 family members weekly, with extra for winter and fresh summer use, plus storing in a cool dark place.
Calcutta Riots Report 250 Dead 1600 Wounded
The New Delhi radio reported 250 killed and 1,600 wounded in Hindu Muslim rioting in Calcutta. Troops were called out to aid police as fires loomed, shops closed, and morning papers were canceled. Authorities forbade large gatherings amid sacking and arson in the British commercial district.
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London
New Delhi
Calcutta
Bengal
Exchange Telegraph
Iowa National Guard Air Arm Enlistment Advances
Brig. Gen. Charles H. Grohl announces that Iowa adjutant general the screening board set up to assign qualified enlisted personnel to the air arm of the Iowa National Guard aims to give all interested men equal opportunity to express their preferred posts in the air arm amid strong enlistment interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles HB. Grohl
Iowa
Iowa National Guard
Grohl
Speciac
One Dead and Sixteen Hurt in Tanker Blast
In Portland Maine the Diamond Island oil tanker exploded at anchor in Casto Bay. At least one crew member died and sixteen were injured, four critically. The blast occurred while a party of crew members cleaned empty tanks, leaving the dead and seriously hurt among them.
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Portland
Diamond Island
Casto Bay
Window shade color guidance for interior light quality
The article advises using dark green shades to block light or rolling them up, and suggests light tan or cream washable shades for a cheerful look. It notes green and blue porch ceilings and painted ceilings in light yellow ivory or bone white to influence room light quality.
Board to screen candidates at Des Moines armory
Grahl announced screening sessions at the Des Moines armory with daily board hours and evening appointments. He urged interested men to contact the board for screening opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Armory
Grahl
Harmony Club Picnic At Chautauqua Park Fairfield
Harmony club members and families enjoyed a picnic dinner at the shelter house in Chautauqua park Fairfield. Fifteen families attended followed by a brief business meeting during which Mrs Meint Koehler was named president and issued new programs for the year. The September meeting will be hosted by Mrs George Dare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Club
Shelter House
Chautauqua Park
Fairfield
Meint Koehler
George Dare
Federal Aid for Roads Scheduled in Iowa three-year plan
Iowa will receive 23,352,581 in federal aid for road construction over three postwar years, plus state matches bringing totals to 66,705,162 for highways. Primary, city street, all-weather secondary roads, and county funds are detailed with projected figures and tax implications cited by R. E. Rhoades of the Motor Club of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
United States
R. E. Rhoades
Motor Club of Iowa
Motor Club
Wind Storm Knocks Down Trees Around Washington
A severe wind storm caused widespread tree damage north of Washington and near the Livingston farm. A landmark cottonwood near the D P Livingston home fell, with branches down at the Livingston and Stewart properties and other nearby homes. Telegraph lines were knocked out and repairs were underway, with linemen working to restore service.
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Washington
Houck
D. P. Livingston
Livingston Farm
Livingstons
E. L. Stewart
P. F. Whisler
J. B Walker
Notable elements in early electronics and lighter tech
Rubidium and caesium enable photo sensitive layers for specific wavelengths and caesium cells aid movie sound recording. Barium in milligrams extends radio tube life while tantalum is essential in large power tubes. Indium improves cadmium bearing corrosion in aircraft parts and cerium powers cigarette lighter flints used daily.
Attorney General and Chief Counsel to the FTC
The phrase references the office of the Attorney General serving as chief legal officer or the chief counsel to the Federal Trade Commission, indicating a high level legal leadership role within the agency. The content implies a formal title rather than a narrative event.
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The
Federal Trade Commission
Cassia Outshines True Cinnamon in Flavor and Color
The report notes Cassia possesses a stronger cinnamon flavor and deeper color than true cinnamon. It is imported at about 102 million pounds from China the Netherlands Indies and Indo China during normal times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassia
China
Netherland Indies
Indo- China
Porter Dies in Washington After Stroke At Work
Claude R. Porter an Interstate Commerce Commission official since 1928 died in a Washington hospital two days after a stroke at work. He was 74 and believed to have been shaken by his son George B Porter’s death from choking in San Francisco last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Claude R. Porter
Interstate Commerce
San Krencisco
George B. Porter
Porter
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. M. Meek
W. R. Ganon
Mr. Meek
Harold Dean Soethout
J. H. Soethout
Charles Hennon, Jr
Walter Schroeder
Mela Lasek
South Highland Community
Tina Benventuo
Don Mec Clure
Russell KE. Beard
Rt. A. Hender
Kalona
Dr. Hender
William Lewis
Phillip Rich
Art Rich
Billy Nelson
Anna Lowry
Andy Peterson
Helen Swailes
East Hilland
Stanley Fishburn
Herman Wagenknecht
Henry Drake
Rebekah
W.S.C.S
West Washington
Rothschild's
Sorrell
Auto Parts
West Madison
Hemil
Aureral Reunion
Edna S. Crile
Hubert Morgan
Earl Morgan
Rubio
Wanerus
D. J. Kyle
Gladys Kessel
Nicola
Cottonwood
Coppock
C. D. Mann
Margaret
Raymond Fritz
W. E. Zicherfoos
Scott Dickinson
Keota
Wayne Dickinson
Keith Murray
Kate Snyder
Topeka
Kan
Carl Hamann
Ruth
Tipton
C. H. Long
Neva Lome
Davenport
Dr. Long
Drum Corps
B. J. Pringle
Floyd Spielman
George E. Spielman
Spielman
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Lions Club
San Francisco
Ralph Frazey
Lucy Fileak
Wilbur Day
Wm Bristow
Wairfield
Ella Warn
Richland
Lewis Jones
California
Millard Jones
Spencer
Iwisher
Roy Edwards
Iowa City
Edwards
Frank Swisher
Swisher
Ella Brier
Long Beach
Calif
Knauss Grocery & Lunch
Knauss
Cale
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
Rooster Club
Marguerite Hering
Fred D. Stewart
St. Joseph’s Circle
Mrs
Ruth Foster
AIR Arm
Barnard’s Fish Market
Columbus Junction, Iowa
Iowa River
CARP
Buffalo
PERCH
Catfish
Sturgeon
Rhoades
Leas
Memorial Coliseum
Row
Ming
Tennessee
Grand Ole Opry
Ernest
Senie
Mutual Network Broadcast
Rod Brasfield
Jimmie and
Leon Short
Radio Dot
Smoky Zeb Turner
Red Herron
Texas Troubadours
WMT
Tom Owen
Cowboys
Rose Marie
Vagabonds
Olive
Hiddie
Washington Dairy
Moulton, Ia
U. 8S
Childs
Oxfords
W. L
Little
Hein-Werner
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