Washington High School Football Camp Opens Soon
Washington High School football practice begins Thursday August 24 with a 2 PM session and daily workouts through September 5. Coach John Harp calls a 7 30 PM Wednesday meeting for about 50 players. The coaching staff including Gene McCormick and Gus Alsip attended the Iowa coaching school at Boone with mentors Ray Elliott and Slip Madigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
John Harp
Gene McCormick
Gus Alsip
Boone
Iowa
Ray Elliott
Illinois
Slip Madigan
Hunter Shows Off Pajama Shot Elephant Trophies
A hunter boasts of shooting an elephant in his pajamas as part of his trophy display. A surprised youth questions how the animal ended up there, while flowers are described as a delightful surprise that every woman loves to receive, suggesting a wish to send them often.
Weekend visits and local notices in Moline area
Dorothy Livesay and others spent the weekend in Moline with Mrs. Miles’ sister Mrs. Leslie Smith. Navy nurses Ensign Helen Simmering and Ensign Virginia Wallace visited relatives in the area. Several contacts, upcoming events, and travel notes from local residents are listed, including a notice of office closure by Dr. W. J. Masson and 4-H bake sale plans at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Livesay
Rozella Sheetz
George Miles
Moline, I
Mrs. Miles
Leslie Smith
Helen J. Simmering
R. Us.n.r
Great Lakes, Ill
E. &. Simmering
Hazel
Harold Bieg
Charlies Kephart
Simmering
N. C
Virginia Wallace
U.S.N.R
Lakes, Iil
Jerry Simmering
Hospital Patients Undergo Tonsillectomies and Discharges
At the hospital Robert Patterson, Jane Patterson, Donald Patterson, Wellman, Juanita Murphy of 1002 South Town Avenue in Arden Wesely and Betty Burt of Ainsworth had tonsillectomies this morning. James Hodson of Brighton was discharged this morning and Dorothy Statler of West Chester was dismissed this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Jane
Donald Patterson
Wellman
Juanita Murphy
South Town Avenue
Arden Wesely
Betty Burt
Ainsworth
James Hodson
Brighton
Dorothy Statler
West Chester
Results of Major League Games
Major league results show Cleveland beat Boston 7 to 6 and New York defeated Detroit 5 to 1. Philadelphia topped Chicago 3 to 2 and St Louis defeated Washington 5 to 1. Detroit and New York pitchers are listed for upcoming games.
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St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington SU
Baseball scores and rain postponements from July games
New York 4 Chicago 3 and Pittsburgh 9 Brooklyn suspended July 9. Boston at St Louis postponed by rain. NY Fischer 4 11 faces Chicago Wyse 10 11. Twilight Night Philadelphia Barrett 7 13 Lee 6 at Cincinnati Guinbert 10 7 Konstanty 5 3. Twilight Night Boston Tobin 13 13 Javery 5 15 at St Louis Lanier 16 5 Brecheen 12 2. Night Brooklyn Davis ? at Pittsburgh Sewell 13 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
Fischer
Wyse
Philadelphia
Barrett
Lee
Cincinnati
Guinbert
Konstanty
Tobin
Javery
Lanier
Brecheen
Davis
Sewell
Local Notices and Family News Digest
Patricia Miller returns to Muscatine after a week with relatives including grandmother Clara and aunt Virgie Daub. Milburn MelkKay of Elkhart visits Washington relatives while Mrs McKay’s parents are cited. Keokuk’s Mrs Archie Noels visits family. Joe McConnell of Ardsley and wife announce the birth of daughter Elisabeth Jane weighing seven pounds seven ounces, July 44, with sister Marjorie and mother formerly Marjorie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dempsey
Tom and
Richard
St. Louis
Mary Frances
David Dempsey
Sioux City
T. Dempsey
Mary Alissio
Pasadena
Calif
Dempsey
Patricia Miller
Muscatine
Clara
Virgie Daub
Milburn MelkKay
Elkhart
Ind
Washington
Mrs. McKay
Frank Anderson
Joe McConnell
Ardsley
N. Y
Eliabeth Jane
Marjorie
McConnell
Marjorie Smith
Walter Wo Smith
Soap Use for Rubber Production Surges Worldwide
Report notes that annually about 100 million pounds of soap are required to produce synthetic rubber. Industry sources cite rising demand as nations expand rubber processing capacity and synthetic materials replace natural sources in various applications.
No Candidates for Justice of Peace in Wellington
The ballot for the November election may have no candidates for justice of the peace in Wellington. Typically two seats are filled, but only Ben Coppock was nominated before his death. W. S. Eldridge is not seeking re election, and Ed Bovee will fill the unexpired Coppock term until November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho Hames
Justice of the Peeve
Weelington
Ben Coppock
Justices of the Peace W
Eldridge
Ed Bovee
Board of Supervisors
Henrie Coppock
Coppoeck
Wmldridge
Dancing Class Show Planned for Oct 11
Zelather Taylor and Mrs Joyce Lowry organize rehearsals for a dancing class show to be presented October 11. The instructors expect a larger audience than the March 29 State theater performance and plan prominent parts for high school girls. They hope all March participants join the October show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelather Taylor
Joyce Lowry
State Theater
Taylor
Ile
Tips on growing green peppers in home gardens
A dozen mature plants will yield a good supply of green peppers in late summer and fall. Pepper plants are easy to grow with ample moisture. Watering is best done by letting a gentle trickle from the hose soak into the soil.
Substitution of marjoram for dried herb in foods noted
The article reports marjoram being substituted for dried herb in seasoning bouquets, sausages, canned meats, soups and other products due to higher concentration and uniformity. Some Spanish oil remains used for lower cost despite lower quality.
Frank Miles Goes Overseas for War Dispatches
Jour nalist Frank Miles, Iowa Daily Press association stringer, arrived overseas August 12 and cannot reveal his destination. He reports censoring of his mail and plans to file overseas articles on Iowans at front lines possibly seeking his son’s grave in Bari Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
IDPA
Frank Miles
Iowa Daily Press Association
New York
Sud
Miles
William
Elba
Bari
Italy
Court Action On Pipeline Motions
Judge P J Siegers overruled defense motions to review July 17 pre trial order in Marek Marek et al and Dawson vs Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America. July 27 order granting jury trials stands. Judge to return to Washington September term opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Siegers
Vincent F. Marek
Anna Marek
Et al
R. J. Dawson
Natural ¢Gas Pipeline Company of America
Fresh eggs stored in rubber casings promise future
An article envisions tomorrow's eggs packed in airtight rubber sausage casings as a supply of rubber grows. Eggs would be sold in units of three, six, or twelve with a portion cut off without exposing remaining eggs to air.
New Vinegar Sources From Banana Palm Wine and Whey
Vinegar is now being produced from cheese whey in Missouri and from banana and palm wine in Bathurst Gambia. The development expands vinegar production to two new raw materials and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Bathurst
Gambia
Margaret Doolittle Celebrates 90th Birthday in Mt Pleasant
Margaret Doolittle marked her 90th birthday on Sunday at the PEO home in Mt Pleasant where she resides. Her sisters Ruth Triplett and C V Brown joined the celebration with neighbors and former students. A porch party honored August birthdays with flowers, refreshments, toasts, and a recital by Miss Doolittle recalling her first school performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Doolittle
Mt. Pleasant
Ashe
P.E.O
Ruth Triplett
Fremont
C. V. Brown
Washington
P.o.o
Miss Doolittle
Doris Gray Marries Louis Edward McCutchen in San Diego
Doris Gray wed Louis Edward McCutchen in a single ring ceremony at the Point Loma Presbyterian church in San Diego. The couple plans to reside in Los Angeles after a brief post wedding stay. both are graduates of Washington High School with ties to the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Gray
Doris
Louis Edward McCutehen
Los Angeles
Calif
C. R. McCutehen
San Diego
Point Loma Manse
Presbyterian Church
Rev Hall
St. A. Freet
Ocean Beach
Cali
Karen Kay
Arry
Washington
McCutchen
Washington High School
Richard Stewart
Army Air Corps
Gray
Karen
Larry
Ferguson Reunion Held at Sunset Park
The 30th annual Ferguson descendants reunion met at Sunset park with 26 in attendance. R. C. Ferguson of West Chester was re-elected president and R. J. Ferguson of Crawfordsville re-elected vice president. Blanche Mitchell was re-elected secretary treasurer. Attendance included Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Ferguson and others from West Chester Crawfordsville Fort Madison Muscatine Amanda Ferguson and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Frank
James Ferguson
Sunset Park
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
R. J. Ferguson
Crawfordsville
Ferguson
Blanche Mitchell
News
Walter Jance
Karen Kay
Miles Vastine
Fort Madison
Earl Ferguson
John Mitchell
Arthur Stiles
Muscatine
Ode Ferguson
Amanada Ferguson
Sam Witting
Florence Donaldson
Walter
Ruth Donaldson
Charles Jeffries
Betty Jo
Abbey and Neal
Etta Reeves
Sheep herd declines for second straight year
The supply of sheep on farms declined for the second consecutive year from the 1942 peak to the lowest level since 1939. January 1, 1944 totalled 51,718,000 head, down from 55,775,000 in 1943 and the 1942 peak of 56,735,000.
Month With the Grays Daughter at Ocean Beach
An event involving the Gray family and Mrs Freet at Ocean Beach, a suburb of San Diego, is described in the readable fragment. Details on dates, participants, and purpose are limited in the surviving text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gray's
Mrs. Freet
Ocean Beach
San Diego
Betty Griggs Hosts Fifteenth Birthday Party in West Chester
Betty Griggs welcomed twenty classmates and friends at her West Chester home for a fifteenth birthday party. The event featured lawn games, a treasure hunt with chalked trails, a yellow and green table setting, and a homemade angel food cake. Guests enjoyed a two course luncheon and gifts followed by more games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Betty Griggs
Griggs
Yar
Betty
Birthday notices and anniversaries in Wellman and Rock Island
Today marks Betty Jean Nielson fourth birthday daughter of Mr and Mrs Pete Nielson Wellman and Gordon Dean Meeker Morris sixth birthday son of Mrs Charles Morris Others include Hugh Boyd Naida Lee Breitenbach KR S Warfel Ruth Anderson Stobert Hays Mr and Mrs Irvin Fenn celebrate their second wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Fred Bowen Rock Island and Mrs Eli Cook observe their 20th wedding anniversary They hosted a double ceremony with Mrs Bowen and Mrs Cook sisters Dinner guests included Janice Bowen Cheryl Rae Cook and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Nielson
Pete Nielson
Wellman
Gordon Dean Meeker Morris
Charles Morris
Hugh Boyd
Naida Lee Breitenbach
The
Tri Cities
KR S Warfel
Ruth Anderson
Stobert Hays
Fred Bowen
Rock Island
Eli Cook
Bowen
Mrs. Cook
Janice Bowen
Cheryl Rae Cook
Fungus blamed for most canine itching and scratching
The article states that 90 percent of dog itching is caused by a common fungus from grass. It often starts between the toes and spreads to the flanks and back, presenting as dandruff like scales or rough irritated skin. Scratching can cause open sores and brownish hair discoloration signals infection.
Pruning Guidelines for Red Raspberries in Spring
In spring after winter danger, prune weak canes from red raspberries and thin vigorous canes to leave four to six inches apart per row. This thinning promotes healthier fruiting by improving air circulation and light exposure.
Fruit Juice Canned Jelly Making in Off Season
The excerpt explains that unsweetened fruit juice canned at any time can be used to make jelly later in the year when sugar demand is low. Grapes are noted as especially advantageous because large crystals may form during storage, preventing crystallization in the jelly.
Pre-nuptial Party for Mable Finney Milestone
Mrs. Burdette Moore hosted a pre-nuptial gathering at 1015 North Second Avenue honoring Mable Finney and her November 11 marriage to Wallace Caldwell. The event featured a towel shower, games, advice, refreshments, and unwrapping of gifts with numerous guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette Moore
W. W. Caldwell
North Second Avenue
Mable Finney
Wallace Caldwell
Ernest McPihinney
Morning Sun
Arthur Witthoft
Raymond Whisler
Donald Stout
Cloyce Stewart
Jack Trotman
Tonya Ann
Wayne Zeck
Virginia
Donna Wylie
Mary George
Beulah
Esther
Betts Stewart
Mary Bordwell
Mary Ellen Duensing
Lla Mae Darnell
Honna Brower
Frances Whisler
Elsie Stout
Frances Hays
Virginia McLaughlin
Louis K. McCutchen Name Delegates to D U V Conventions
Fifteen officers and Daughters of Union Veterans members met at the Legion hall with Mrs. Eva Blake presiding. Delegates named include Mrs. W B Dupuis Mrs E M McConaughy and Mrs Frank Gobble for the national convention in Des Moines on September 10. District delegates set for October 32 in Mt. Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
Eva Blake
W. B. Dupuis
E. M McConaughy
Frank Gobble
Des Moines
Mt. Pleasure
C. V. Crull
R. & Warfel
Silas Ross
Swiss re union gathers at Sunset Park rock garden
The 20th annual Swiss re union is set for Sunday, September 3, at the rock garden in Sunset Park. Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will assemble at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Garden
Sunset Park
Presbyterian
Advertising Costs for Drugs and Cosmetics Rise
Advertising expenditures for drugs cosmetics and pharmaceuticals have averaged about 75 million dollars annually over the past six years.
New Products Since 1914 Transform Chemical Industry
Since 1914 the chemical industry has yielded over 200000 new products, reshaping markets and enabling innovations across manufacturing, consumer goods, and technology sectors. This surge reflects rapid research, diverse applications, and expanding global demand.
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U. SS
France
Omar Nelson Bradley
George S. Patton, Jr
Courtney H. Hodges
Omar N. Bradley
U. S. Second Front
Lower
Normandy
Brittany
Wolf’s Flower Shop
W. J. Masson
Elliott Moses
Elliott, Jr
Helen Louise
Alexandria, Va
George Robertson
Denver
Colo
R. A. Frink
Sue Norton
Traer
Robertson
Mr. Frink
Methodist Church
Althea Montgomery
Knoxville College
Knoxville
Telsh
Miss Montgomery
Ohio
Frederick Smith
Cloyd G. Garrett
Robert Prandt
Burbank, Calif
Harry Turner
Frank McFarlane
Iowa City
Wee
Breth
Roger K. Banks
Fort Meade, Md
Fort Benning Go
Banks
Floyd Banks
Alvin Redlinger
Rgaus
John Redlinger
Harper
I. A. Meredith
Davenport
Little’s Furniture
Newhouser
Queen
Gromek
O'Neill
Crewe
Vas
Flores
St .Louis
Potter
W. L. Pet
Chicago B
Archie Noels
Keokuk
P. E. Venn
Prior and
Irvin Fenn
Justice of Peace
Green Peppers
Ross Motor Service
Tanna Vialon
Stephen Washingtss
Doris Gray
Cooperative
Wesleyan Service Guild
Irene
Evelyn Rich
Homemakers Club
David Kleese
Sunshine Community Club
C. H. Wolfe
American Legion Auxiliary
Country Club
Dan Brindley
Glenn L. Wilson
Valley Ladies Aid Society and Families
W.R.C
K.P. Hall
Rural Women’s Club
Mary Shields
Alice Hunter
Harold Strum
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Paul
Harvey
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Sorcety
Ralph Ashby
Miriam
Priday
Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist
Howard Messer
Vina Manussier
W. P. Moriarity
Friendship Club
Picnie
Dobbs
A. B. Carson
8Th Street
Smith
Hotel
Mrs. Irvin Fenn
Ruth Boster
Louis K. McCutchen
D.U.V
Haelmans
Annie Laurie
Stevens
Gow
Pane ‘ Yunioks
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