Vacationing Mrs Edna Caldwell Shops with Ellen in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Edna Caldwell and her daughter Ellen spent a shopping day in Cedar Rapids during her vacation from the American Pearl Button factory. The article notes schedule changes due to staff shortages and lists on call pharmacists for emergencies. Maxine Mangold travels to Rock Island to visit a cousin Betty Jean Boileau. Pvt Donald Dunbar is hospitalized in San Diego after breaking his leg.
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Edna Caldwell
Ellen
Cedar Rapids
Maxine Mangold
Rock Island
Betty Jean Boileau
Pvt
Donald Dunbar
Us.n. Hospital
San Diego
California
M. D
U.S.N. Hospital
Former Washington Football Star Flies Bomber Across Ocean
Keith Steinbeck former Case field star and fast back now ferries B 24 bombers from Consolidated plant to overseas bases. He has made 15 Atlantic crossings and flown to England North Africa, with plans to transfer to Pacific routes from San Diego. He survived a crash that killed one crewmate and injured others and holds eight autographed currency pieces from various countries as a Short-Snorter member.
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Keith Steinbeck
Case Field
Washington
Rubio
Raymond Steinbeck
Consolidated
Germany
Italy
Liverpool
England
Atlantic
Keith
North Africa
San Diego
Pacific
California
Carole Landis
Martha Raye
Club Standings and Results of Games
Washington 9 St Louis first game. St Louis 4 Washington second game. Boston 4 Cleveland 1. Philadelphia at Chicago postponed. Only games scheduled. Cleveland Smith 125 at Chicago Humphries 10 8 night. Detroit Newhouser 7 13 at St Louis Gatehouse 8 7 night.
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Washington
St. Louis
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Chicago
Smith
Humphries
Detroit
Newhouser
Gatehouse
National League standings and Thursday results
The National League table shows Cincinnati at 65 62 .556 and Pittsburgh 64 57 .559 with Philadelphia 54 66 .450 and New York 43 76 .364. Thursday's results include Chicago 3 Pittsburgh 2 and two remaining games St Louis at Cincinnati and Chicago at Pittsburgh.
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New York
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
W. L. Pet
Cincinnati
Vittsburgh
New Yorks
Pittsburgh
Passeau
Klinger
M. Cooper
Walters
Smiths Visit Letts Home This Week
Ruth and Jean Smith are visiting at the home of their parents Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Smith in Letts this week.
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Ruth and
Jean Smith
Mrs. L. E. Smith
Letts
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report
At the hospital Mable Bain 219 East Third admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient. Robert Halferty Brighton noon admitted as a surgical patient. Doloral Adams 1305 East Washington underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Virginia Eckels West Chester Mrs Helen Chamberlin Winfield and Clarence Jackson discharged yesterday afternoon, Mrs George Breitenbach 1028 East Washington discharged yesterday afternoon.
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Mable Bain
East Third
Robert Halferty
Brighton
Doloral Adams
East Washington
Virginia Eckels
West Chester
Helen Chamberlin
Winfield
Clarence Jackson
George Breitenbach
Reverend Miller and wife honored at church cooperative dinner
Rev and Mrs Fred E Miller were guests of honor at a Meth o dist church social hall dinner for Unit 16 and families. Dr and Mrs W S Kyle attended. About forty five people filled one long table. After dinner, Mae Smith and Mary Shields organized the program with readings, solos, duets, and a saxophone solo.
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Fred E. Miller
The
Methodist Church
Unit No. 16
W.S. Kyle
Mae Smith
Mary Shields
Clayde Knupp
Cloyd Knapp
Mrs. Kyle
Factors in Egg Production from Clean Housing to Feed
Clean surroundings and well ventilated houses without drafts, with abundant fresh water. A feed of common grains supplemented by an equal amount of high protein mash yields 140 to 200 eggs per hen.
Memorial note honors a loved one’s enduring service
A year has passed since her death. she left her loved ones a stronger heart to face life's trials and a request to continue serving friends as she did. The speaker thanks friends for helping fill her place and continue the work she loved.
Relief Corps Meets At West Chester
No. 300 met at the K. P. hall in West Chester Thursday afternoon with President Mabel Griffith presiding. The relief committee reported 135.50 raised, including care of Chicago children. Rer cross noted eight hours of work and four buying stamps or bonds. Reports were read and orders sent to Victory Fund and per capita allowances for delegates and a Wad ing pool for Soldiers' Orphans Home children. Emma Ralston appointed to collect old jewelry and beads for the next meeting. Mrs. Ralston to send old records to Soldiers' hospital at Clinton.
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Relief Corps No. 300
K. P. Hall
West Chester
Mabel Griffith
Relief Committee
Chicago
Rer Cross Committee
Soldiers’ Orphans Home
Emma Ralston
Military says high fuel demand will cut civilian gas
Deputy petroleum administrator Ralph K Davies warned that mounting military demand for oceans of fuel must reduce gasoline available to civilians. The note followed Harold L Tekes on east coast overdrawn allocations and warned that easing limits hinges on keeping consumption within current supply.
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Washington, D. C
Ralph K. Davies
OPA
Harold L. Tekes
Girls Swim Night Demonstrations At Visitors Event
About 60 young people swam at the YMCA pool on Visitors Night. Spectators watched the girls swimming classes led by Jean Atchison. Demonstrations by Patty Patterson Virginia Gibson Lorene Kiesey and Atchison showed water safety and a rescue. A clown act by Joan Boileau Joan Field Mittie Lee Lee and Mary Martin entertained, followed by a candle relay and diving acts.
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W.C
Jean Atchison
Patty Patterson
Virginia Gibson
Lorene Kiesey
Joan Boileau
Joan Field
Mittie Lou Lee
Mary Martin
Wes Engel Is Feted On 70th Birthday
Wes Engel was honored at a Sunday birthday party organized by Mrs. Wes Engel and Patricia. Relatives attended and a three tier angel food cake with seventy candles was the centerpiece. Eugene Engel gave a bouquet and grandchildren led in singing. Mrs. E. A. Fitzsimons of F. Smith Arkansas was a visiting out of town guest.
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Wes Engel
Patricia
Eugene Engel
E. A. Fitzsimons
F. Smith
Arkansas
Engel
St. Joseph
Missouri
Marsh
Save Steel From Springs Eliminates 30000 Tons Yearly
A device replaces conventional steel springs in fur niture reducing weight and waste. Officials say the change saves about 30,000 tons of steel annually and lowers production costs.
Farewell Party for Mrs Brock and Patty
A Friendly Bible Class gathering at Mrs. Rudie Schmidt's home hosted 17 attendees to bid farewell to Mrs. Harley Brock and her daughter Patty as they move to Moline for defense work. Ice cream wafers and orangeade were served. a farewell gift was given by Mrs. Arthur Bielefeldt.
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Friendly Bible Class
the Baptist Church
Rudie Schmidt
Harley Brock
Patty
Schmidt
Arthur Bielefeldt
Brock
Birthday List Highlights From Crawfordsville and Nearby
Many happy returns appear on the birthday list. Among those named are Mrs. George W. Stewart and Mrs. Harry Dye as well as Mary Kk. Orrigs of Crawfordsville and Janice Herr of Clay. Bob Marble observes a birthday today. Martha Jean Shull, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shull of Crawfordsville, is five. Maurine Stephens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stevens of Ainsworth, is seven.
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George W. Stewart
Harry Dye
Mary Kk. Orrigs
Crawfordsville
Janice Herr
Clay
Martha Jean Shull
Donald Shull
Maurine Stephens
Eugene Stevens
Ainsworth
Slumber Party at Elsie and Jean Stout Hosts Friends
A group of college students attended a slumber party at Elsie and Jean Stout's home Wednesday evening. They socialized and had breakfast Thursday morning. Attendees included Maxine Marshall, Maxine Bagster, Dorothy Darnell, Carol Brewer, Ann Adair, Elsie, Ethel and Jean Stout. King Boris of Bulgaria was reported seriously ill with heart trouble in London on August 27.
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Elsie
Jean Stout
Maxine Marshall
Maxine Bagster
Dorothy Darnell
Carol Brewer
Ann Adair
Ethel
London
King Boris of Bulgaria
Picnic at Sunset Held Last Night
The Rosemary club picnic was held at Sunset park with a supper at 6 30 for ten families. The evening was spent visiting. Next meeting will be Tuesday August 31 at the home of Mr and Mrs Shirley Augustine.
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Rosemary Club
Sunset Park
Shirley Augustine
Guest of Honor Dessert Bridge for Mrs Johnston
Mrs Richard Johnson was guest of honor at a dessert bridge party hosted as a farewell by Mrs T R Phillips and Mrs Dave Elder at the Elder home last evening at seven thirty. High score prize went to Mrs Dave Livingston with low to Mrs Paul Horak. guest prize to Mrs Johnston. Mrs Wayne Smith of Los Angeles, house guest of Mrs Richard Young, attended as an out of town guest.
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Richard Johnson
T. R. Phillips
Dave Elder
Latters
Dave Livingston
Paul Horak
Johnston
Wayne Smith
Los Angeles
California
Richard Young
Linen Shower Honors Mrs Louis Larson At Home
Velma Jarrard and Mrs Arthur Witthoff hosted a dinner and linen shower for Mrs Louis Larson. Guests dined buffet style at quarter tables with lily centerpieces and candles. They made potholders and embroidered names and initials for the honoree. Mrs Larson received many linen gifts.
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Velma Jarrard
Arthur Witthoff
Louis Larson
14th Booth Reunion Held Yesterday at Sunset Park
A large crowd attended the 14th annual Booth reunion at Sunset Park. The program included performances by Merle and Leonard Booth, Merle Booth solo, and readings by Eddie Kleese. Attendees included multiple Booth family members and relatives, with Will Moore and Ethel Booth reappointed as officers for another year.
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Sun
Merle
Leonard Booth
Littlesus Boy
Merle Booth
Jackie Moore
Eddie Kleese
Will Moore
Austin Moore
New Guinea
Lee Moore
Ft. Dix
New Jerse
Will Booth
Wendell
Earl Booth
Leonard
Lorene
Janice
Jeanne
Myral Smith
Joyce
Dale Booth
Roger
Eva Mouser
Joe Booth
Stanley Mouser
Marilyn
Billy
Ethel
Vivian Booth
Bert Booth
Clarence Booth
Eugene
Caral
Richard Henry
Hitler Sends Specialists To Aid In Sofia
The DNB news agency reports from Sofia that Adolf Hitler dispatched specialists and surgeons from his headquarters staff to attend to a patient today. The broadcast notes the presence of the team at the location.
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Sofia
DNB
Adolph Hitler
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