Local Army Families Update From Washington Area
Sgt Jack Gibson visits parents and sister before transfer from Camp Phillips Kansas to an unknown post. Several soldiers and spouses travel for furloughs and visits to Cedar Falls Chicago Bloomington Iowa City and Stillwater. Local notices include training addresses hospital rests and family reunions across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gibson
Ralph Gibson
Virginia
Sgt
Gibson
Camp Phillips
Kansas
Club Standings and Results of Games in the American League
The American League standings show New York leading with 69 wins and 42 losses, followed by Washington 62-58, Cleveland 58-51, Detroit 58-56, Philadelphia 40-71, and St Louis 48-60. Friday’s results include Cleveland 6 New York 2, Detroit 1 in East, Washington 10 at Chicago, and Philadelphia at St. Louis postponed. Today's listed pitchers include Borowy or Russo for New York against Bagby of Cleveland, and Gorsica for Detroit versus Byars in Boston. Guides also show LeFebvre facing Dietrich and the rest of the day’s matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
New York
Washington
A. Ce
Gmeveand
Chissio
Detroit
East Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Borowy
Russo
Cleveland
Bagby
Boston
Byba
Gorsica
Harris
Wolff
Sandra
Newsom
LeFebvre
Dietrich
W.L. Pet
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
National League first game results and pitching matchups
The National League opened with New York defeating Pittsburgh 7 to 0, Brooklyn beating Chicago 6 to 3, St. Louis winning 5 1 over Philadelphia, and Chicago at Brooklyn with Warneke facing Gregg. Gornicki is 7 9 in the Pittsburgh set, Feldman 4 4 for New York, Heusser 343 for Cincinnati, Andrews 9 16 for Boston, Brazie 3 0 for St. Louis, Rowe 11 4 for Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Gornicki
Feldman
Warneke
Gregg
Cincinnati
Heusser
Boston
Andrews
Brazie
Rowe
Local Soldiers and Families Noted in Briefes
Cpl Myrtle R Robertson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Hl Robertson Wellman graduated Keystone Radio School Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania last evening She will be assigned to an unannounced station to release another soldier for combat duty Mrs M M Kempf of Kalona visiting with Mrs Anna Davis Mrs Effie Sharpe and friends Technician Sergeant Raymond Glasgow left for Camp Hood Texas after a fourteen day furlough with his parents relatives and friends Duane Longwell and Daryl Oldfield Wellman shoppers in Washington yesterday Sgt Arnold B Carr Bartow Florida is on a fifteen day furlough with sisters and other relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle R. Robertson
Ray Hl. Robertson
Wellman
Keystone Radio School
Hollidaysburg
Pennsylvania
M. M. Kempf of
Kalona
Anna Davis
Effie Sharpe
Raymond, &. Glasgow
Camp Hood
Texas
Sgt
Arnold B. Carr
Bartow
Florida
Yale Professor William Lyon Phelps Dies at 78
Dr William Lyon Phelps professor emeritus of English literature at Yale University died today in New Haven Conn He was 78 and had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage last June after which he left the hospital a month later Phelps had served on the Yale faculty for fifty years and was a renowned author editor and literary critic
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
William Lyon Phelps
Yale University
Phelps
Yale
Hospital Admissions And Birth At Local Facility
At the hospital OQ E Sehmitt 308 West Washington admitted as a medical patient. Mrs Dora Layton 108 South Ave B admitted as medical patient. Rev and Mrs George Kerr 627 West Washington are parents of a daughter born at 1 00 this morning weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Mrs Earl Frey Haskins underwent a major operation today. Phillip Caldwell 1015 North 8rd underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Illa Mae Darnell Washington R 3 Mrs Ed Simmering 815 West Madison Mrs Eugene Martin Washington R 4 were discharged this morning. Floyd Harvey 433 East Jefferson and Edward Miller Keota were discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Sehmitt
West Washington
Dora Layton
South Ave
George Kerr
Earl Frey
Haskins
Phillip Caldwell
North 8Rd
Illa Mae
Washington County Boys Serving In Armed Forces Letters
Short excerpts from letters received from Washington County boys serving in the armed forces are printed. The items convey personal news and updates on service, health, and home front observations of local families and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
FIRST AID to the AILING HOUSE Notes from a home care column
Wartime home maintenance tips advise homeowners to prioritize government priorities, repair methods for cracked veneers, crack fillers, and smoothing rough walls. Readers get practical steps for varnish removal, veneer flattening, patching plaster, sap in wood, dyeing rugs, and stopping pipe condensation with proper valves and jacketing.
Surprise Luncheon Honors Mrs Pratt at Waterlooo Home
Mrs Charles Pratt of Waterloo was guest of honor at a surprise one o clock luncheon hosted by her sister in law Mrs Roger Colthurst. A two course chicken dinner was served and guests recalled school days at Camp Ground school. Attendees included Mrs Glynne Rowan Megdelsen Mrs Myrla Moreland Henderson and Ethel Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pratt
Waterloo
Roger Colthurst
Betty
Camp Ground
Glynne Rowan Megdelsen
Myrla Moreland Henderson
Ethel Henderson
Blind in U S Americans Count Large Blind Population
The article notes there are about two hundred thousand blind persons in the United States. It discusses the scope of blindness across the nation and hints at the social and policy implications for affected individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
Pork Comes First in 1941 Food Consumption
Based on best available 1941 figures the average American consumed 170.4 pounds of pork 63.1 pounds of beef and only 20.3 pounds of chicken.
Colorado Highest State in the Union Noted
A brief note observes Colorado as the highest state in the Union with Wyoming cited as a close second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Union
Wyoming
Birthday Honorees List Includes Wolfe Klein and Sojka
Sherm Wolfe and Mrs. Fred Klein of Riverside along with Mrs. Charles Schulty are today’s birthday honorees. Betty Jean Hoxworth Aileen Smith Gerald Sojka and his brother Donald Sojka and Mr. and Mrs. George W Sojka also celebrate turns. Gorden Mean Meeker, son of Edith Morris, will have five candles tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherm Wolfe
Fred Klein
Riverside
Charles Schulty
Betty Jean Hoxworth
Aileen Smith
Gerald Sojka
Donald
Sensef
George W. Sojka
Gorden Mean Meeker
Edith Morris
Flower Show At New Haven Ladies Aid Meeting
Mrs. Myrtle Mayer and Mrs. Longwell hosted a New Haven Ladies Aid gathering at Mayer home with twelve members seven guests and children present. Prize winners in the flower show were Mrs. Mayer Jeane Strum and Florence Smith with runners up Ruth Trier Helen Robertson and Mrs. Chalupa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Myrtle Mayer
Mrs. Longwell
Ladies Aid
Mrs. Mayer
Jeane Strum
Florence Smith
Ruth Trier
Helen Robertson
Chalupa
Tines
Wells
Johnson
Deal
Garden Department Hosts Picnic SupperMeeting
The Garden Department of the fortnightly club hosted a picnic supper for 26 guests at six on the east terrace. Mrs. Paul Snaker tuig led the meeting in Mrs. Bostwick's absence. Irene Yard was elected president and Mrs J. C 3 aton vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Berblossun
Paul Snakertuig
Bostwick
Irene Yard
J. C
Aton
Iilton Wilson
Birthday Notices for Betty Jean Nielson and Others
Betty Jean Nielson of Welman daughter of Mr and Mrs Nielson is set to be three tomorrow. Other observers include Hugh Boyd Ruth Anderson R 5 Warfel Robert Hayes and Naide Lee Breitenbach daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Breitenbach with birthdays also due tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Nielson
Welman
Mrs. Nielson
Hugh Boyd
R. 5. Warfel
Ruth Anderson
Robert Hayes
Naide Lee Breitenbach
Charles Breitenbach
Dunbar Relatives Reunion Planned for Sunset Park
The 28th annual Dunbar relatives reunion is set for Sunday August 22 at Sunset Park 16012. The Valley Ladies Aid holds an all day church meeting on Wednesday and asks ladies to bring cookies for five boxes for boys in the Service. A chicken fry by the WV F W is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6 30 at Sunset Park 16113.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Sunset Park
The
Valley Ladies Aid
Soviet Law Punishes Refusal to Work for Woman
A Soviet legal principle states that any citizen who refuses to work for a woman on account of her gender faces punishment under the law. The rule underscores official stance on gender bias in the workplace.
First Spiritual Lecture in the United States
The article notes that the first U S spiritualist lecture took place in 1848 marking the origin of organized spiritualism in the United States. The event is presented as a historic milestone with emphasis on its date and significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Social Calendar Highlights Local Church and Club Events
A community roster lists YW prayer service at 7 30 p.m. Ethel McCreedy leads. Baptist Friendly Bible class meets 6 30 p.m. at church basement. Booster club picnic at Sunset Park Tuesday 7 p.m. bring meat dish and side dishes. Homemaker's club 2 p.m. Mrs. Tom Sterling. Red Cross craft supplies requested. Various societies schedule meetings and socials through the week including Grace Hill Ladies Aid and Snowball Social Club with Volunteer and hostess names. Golf and bridge women plan 1 p.m. luncheon at Country Club. reservations via Mrs. A W Clow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Diathwan
Ethel McCreedy
Friendly Bible Class
the Baptist Church
Booster Club
Sunset Park
Homemaker’s Club
Tom Sterling
Red Cross
Bethel Missionary Society
Frank Pearson
North Town
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Bogh Cou
Paul Harvey
Clyde Dawson
Cloyce Hayes
Carl Jarrard
Merry Maxers Club
Clifford Freel
Martha Ashby Shaver
Women of Country Club
A. W. Clow
Ex-telephone Girls Hold Social Evening at Eagle Home
The ex-telephone girls and families of 1931 gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Herman Eagle’s home for a social evening with ice cream and cake. Present were Maude Cai right Edith Weidner DeElda Hershberger Hazel Swit Leona Eagle Irene Glider Mary Bales Charlotte Boyles Ceecile Moore and guests Jessie Teets Laura Stewart, excluding Mrs. Mable Chance and Mrs. Mable Bandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Eagle
Mable Chance
Mable
Maude Cairight
Edith Weidner
DeElda Hershberger
Hazel Swit
Leona Eagle
Irene Glider
Mary Bales
Pleasant Plain
Charlotte Boyles
Ottumwa
Ceecile Moore
Santa Anna
Texas
Jessie Teets
Cedar Rapids
Laura Stewart
Washington
Cold Zones Empty If Older Men Colonized World
A speculative line contemplates a world shaped by older men colonizing it, imagining zones of cold as a consequence of their governance and influence.
Shower Courtesy For Mrs E Lowe
Mrs Earl Lowe was honored at a Wednesday shower at the home of Marie Welch in Crawfordsville. Guests enjoyed clever entertainment from a ceiling sprinkler and decorated streamers while gifts were shown and opened. Refreshments included ice cream angel food cake and a cold drink served by Mrs Glen Cherryholmes and her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Earl Lowe
Marie Welch
Marie
Glen Cherryholmes
Alice White
Maude Barnes
Maud Davis
Betty Hamil
Shari
Ardis Blanenhorn
Marie Lowe
Arlene Fletcher
Larry
John Hamil
Marie Jones Duncan
Porcella
Cotter
Earl Walker
Clarence Lowe
Women Relief Corps Annual Party at Mrs Reaney’s Home
Members of the Women Relief Corps gathered for their annual party at Mrs. Robert Reaney’s country home. Forty two guests brought baskets of food for a cooperative dinner with six large chickens and homemade noodles. Special guests included Mrs. J. R. George, 87, and Mrs. Kensler who turns ninety one on Tuesday. An impromptu program followed the meal while sympathy was sent to president and her husband E. Schmitt in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women Relief Corps
Vmn
Robert Reasneyorth
J. R. George
Kensler
E. Schmitt
Raymond Pichard Honored at Picnic
Raymond L. Pichard Jr was entertained at a picnic dinner at Sunset Park on a furlough from a navy training center in Idaho. Attendees included the Hays, Le, Batcock, Satock families and others. Raymond plans to depart Tuesday to return to the navy base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond L. Pichard, Jr
Sunset Park
Raymond
Navy
Fagigut
Idaho
Harold Hays
Gloria le
Mary Lou
Billy
Bobby
Dold
Daveb
Marsh
L. B. Batcock
Raymond Fichard
Roberta
Benny
Frewis Ronald
Donald
Robert Pichard
Siend
Herman Gowey
Pyote
Rabcock
August Meeting of E O W Club Reported
The E. O. W. club members met last evening at Mrs. Ralph Kelsey’s home. The social evening included refreshments served by Mrs. Kelsey, with the next gathering planned in two weeks at Mrs. John Sewash’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. W. Club
Ralph Kelsey
Kelsey
John Sewash
Wool develops chemically toughened fibers resistant to moths
Wool fibers are chemically treated to become tougher and indigestible to moths while remaining soft and pliable. The process preserves the fabric's comfort and flexibility.
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Wolf Floral CO
Cpl
Harold Wolf
Clifford Beggs
Camp Food
Preston Wolf
Mary Beggs
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Charles Fuhr
Roy and
Rex
Glenn Dunbar
Val Fulk
Betty Schlatter
IoWa City
Mercy Hospital
Mrs. Wm. Perdock
Bloomington, Indiana
Jeannette Boshart
Bolling Field
D.C
Grace Boshart
W.W. H. Anderson
KE. A. Ralston
Margaret
Cedar Falls
Howard Patton
Council Bluffs
J. W. McBirney
Pvt
Merle Turnipseed
T.S.5
Buckley Field
Had Huber
Elsie Bratten
Bernard Mottet
Arlene Huber
Iowa State Teachers College
Miss Huber
Norman Schoonover
Winter’s General Hospital
Topeka
Mrs
H. J. Schoonover
Everette D. Miller
Sad
College Training Det
Air Crew
Stillwater
Oklahoma
John Lee
Macon
Georgia
Mrs. Milburn McKay
Hikhart
Indiana
Frank Anderson
Lewis Anderson
Beverly
Joyce Powers
Michigan
Willard E. Gray
New York City
Robert G. Logan
South Dakota
Duane Longwell
Daryl Oldfield
Edward M. Chuck
San Antonio
Bombardier
Enos Slaughter
St. Louis Cardinals
del Wilber
Atlanta
Cox
Donaldson
Ottawa Falls
Tucker
Kansas College
Stanley F. Hork
Verna Bickel
New Guinea
Bill Kelly
Roger B. Whitman
WIN Features
Mrs. C. Pratt
Rebekah Lodge
Alice Wulf
Noble Grand
Rebekah Degree
Jesse Campbell
Frank Longwell
Ralph Zeck
Harold Brock
Oral Mayo
M. D. Lee
Alice Plank
June Pehler
Burke McCreedy
Charles Murdock
Harvey Jones
Mayme Bittler
Garden Grove
Assembly
Ruth Hamblin
C.F
Maso City
Jemma Gorman
Aledo
Illinois
Helen Wolfe
Nell Little
Garden Department
Mrs. H. Eagle
Shepherd’s Check
E. Lowe
Robert Reaney
Raymond Pichard
E.O.W
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