Rocking Chair Brigade notes and local updates
Last evening the porch of the M I L house featured a green two foot long sword like plant called the Davis Alva Vera praised as a tropical cure all. The piece mentions large Brooks mango avocados and a humorous take on hay fever and garden remodeling. A death is noted for Mrs Pearl May Fluegel 55 former Eastern Star matron. The 4 H club show and livestock exhibit opens tomorrow with oven product sales Wednesday at seven in the Methodist church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.I.L. House
Redland
Florida
Pearl May Fluegel
The
Eastern Star
Charles City
Ixch Holbert
Miami
Notice of Hearing on Sale of Real Estate in Guardianship
In Washington County Iowa the district court receives a petition by guardian Jesse Lackender seeking authority to sell the undivided two thirds interest of James W Mehaleck in described real estate The property includes the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter and east 17 acres of the northwest quarter of section 86 plus Lot D of government lot 3 section 25 as recorded in the county office The notice requires interested parties to appear for hearing on the sale date and location in the district court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Mehaleck
District Court of
Iowa
Washington County
Jesse Lackender
Court House
Washington
Iowa City
Ward seeks sale of ward's real estate in Washington County Iowa
The recorder cites a ward interest in government lots and subdivisions in Township 77 North Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. Iowa. The petition requests court approval to sell to cover ward indebtedness. A hearing is set for September 1944 at the district court in Washington Iowa, with failure to appear leading to grant of the application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder of
Washington County
Towa
Iowa
FSA borrowers boost 1943 meat and crop outputs
Farm Security administration borrowers sold 49 percent more meat in 1943 than 1942 and raised production of war essential foods and oil crops by 14 to 65 percent. A 1943 survey shows increases similar to 1942 over 1941, reflecting continued gains in farm output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Security Administration
WFA
FSA
Pearl Divers Predict Treasure at Thousandth Oyster
Pearl divers claim reaching the 1,000th oyster may yield a pearl or two. They describe anticipation and a possible lucky bite into a pearl during the haul.
Letters From Washington County Boys in the Armed Forces
Short excerpts from letters received from Washington County boys serving in the armed forces. The items convey personal updates, sentiments, and brief notes on life away from home during service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Rome through an American soldier eyes the Eternal City
Charles Maas describes Rome under war, famine, and German occupation. He notes scarce bread and meat, beggars in the streets, the Vatican thriving, ruined Forum and Colosseum, and a partly crumbled ancient wall. Traffic hums as Civil Police, young officers with polished badges, enforce military jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Maas
Rome
Vatican
Forum
Colosseum
Civil Police
Rome and its rules and marvels described by a visitor
The account notes stricter exams than military norms, a neat Italian group, and daily spending on clothes. It describes blackout limits, curfews with patrols and fines, then praises St Peters Cathedral as the world’s most beautiful church with gold and silver trim and colorful windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Italy
St. Petersathedral
Rome
Raspberry pruning guidelines after harvest
Post harvest removal of canes that have borne fruit is the main pruning step for red raspberries. After removing those canes, thin remaining canes and shorten excessively long ones during the dormant pruning.
County History Is Told to Rotarians
Rotary program highlighted Washington and Washington County history led by C R Wilson. Fred Stewart recalled 1890s binder trade and shift to the combine. Dr E R Stutsman traced church location to Rock Island railroad workers. Ralph Shannon read Burrell's history of 1868 controversy. Boice corrected Crawfordsville party origins pointing to 1854 birth in Jackson Michigan. Guests included Duane Shaw Lynn Osineup and Dr Paul French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Washington
Washington County
C. R. Wilson
Fred Stewart
Stewart
Er. E. Stutsman
Rock Island
Ralph Shanon
Howard A. Burrell
Burrell
C. A. Boice
Crawfordsville
Iowa
Jackson
Michigan
Duane Shaw
Washington High School
Lynn Osineup
Waverly
Paul French
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Cynthia Geyer Injured In Farm Fall
Mrs. Cynthia Geyer sustained severe bruises on arms and shoulders after a fall at her farm on Monday. She had rented the farm and moved to town a year ago. Also noted are visits and local notices mentioning Cedar Rapids visitors, an area hatchery operator, and community events surrounding the Wellman region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Cynthia Geyer
Stanley Eash
Local Social Notes and World War II Quote
Home Builders Sunday school class hosted a picnic for families. Various residents and visitors are named including Mrs CleMentine Brown of Chicago and Mr G L Heiserman visiting relatives. A Japan war quote notes 250000 enemy isolated through operations with surrender or starvation cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
G. L. Heiserman
Mr. Heiserman
CleMentine Brown
Chicago
Golf Club
Margaret Popham
Flora
Ed Maule
Texas
Lyle Wade
J. M. Schlabaugh
Pythian Sisters
Des Moines
Hilma Dodds
Iowa City
Toppan Johnson
Harriet Jane
Ira Huber
Minnesota Lakes
Frank Taylor
Hillsboro
Gardner Farm
W. P. Gardner
Wellman
Gardner
Josephine Gardner
Suzanne
Pasadena
Calif
Jim Ashby
Ralph Ashby
Atherton
National Commander Urges Continued Production Sacrifice
Warren H. Atherton, national commander of the American Legion, urged all Americans not to slacken production efforts on the home front. Speaking to 1,500 Iowa Legion delegates in Sioux City, he called for sacrifice of gasoline and butter to aid American forces, noting progress in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Warren H. Atherton
Stockton
Cal
American Legion
Atherton
Iowa State Legion
Moisture-Proof Plastic Extends Radio Gear Life
A new moisture-proof plastic seals radar and radio parts against moisture, significantly increasing the lifespan of Allied military communications equipment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
FOX ' Theatre
Doh R Pen Touhy
Preston Foster
Victor McLaglen
Betty Rhodes
Johnnie Bill
Marjorie Johnston
Edwards Weaver
Europe
M. W
Charley Schmoeller
Geo. Alexander
West Madison
U.S. Army
Rose Reid
Philaceet Kensler
East Second Street
Will Crozier
Ilding Material Shields Sons
Paul Horae
West Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Helen Jungbluth
Mercy Hospital
Kodak Films
White Cliffs
Alice Over Miller
Irene Danne Auith
Alan Marshal
Frank Morgan
Roddy McDowall van Johnson
Aubrey Smith
Damne May Whitty
Gladys Cooper
M.gm
Elsie Whitehead
Ser Pittsburgh
Pearl
Aviation
Iowa Wesleyan College
Bing Wti
Tse Nias
Wes
Stutsman
Dr. Boice
Ralph Shannon
FP. Mayer
Wilson Coal Co
Chateaudun
France
Red Cross
U. S
Signal Corps
R Ake
MCA Presents
Berkey
Melody Mill
CBS Networks
Walter Bloom
Dolores
Tone Bros
Minion Leader Tobacco
Farmers’ Co-operative Store
North
Iowa Ave
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