Ensign Ellis I. Finke Assigned to U S Naval Academy
The notice notes Ensign Ellis I. Finke son of Mr and Mrs Roy Finke has been transferred to Instructors School at Rodd Field U S N A T C Corpus Christi Texas. It mentions a fur coat sale at 207 discount by EB Bridges Co and records Mrs Lloyd Gray and Stanley McKeown Jr traveling to Austin to visit husband Pfc Lewis J Keown Jr listed with apo camp Swift Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign Ellis I. Finke
Roy Finke
Rodd Field
U.S.N.A.T.C. Corpus Christi
Tex
EB. M. Bridges & Co
Lloyd Gray
Stanley McKeown, Jr
Austin
Pfc
Lewis
Keown, Jr
Apo
Swift
Yes Tex
Christmas Slippers and Family News From Moore’s Bootery
Just in 200 pairs of Christmas slippers promotes gift ideas at Moore’s Bootery. Family notes: Mrs. David Livingston to return home from Illinois visit. David Livingston 2/C in radio tech school in Oklahoma. Captain Douglas Keller and Mrs Keller welcome daughter Sheryl Ann born Thanksgiving in Hollywood. Other Duffy family births and military ties. fur coats sale at Bridges & Co.. Cincinnati trip parents visit. Corticelli hosiery new shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
David Livingston
Steve Barrett
Springfield
Ill
Herman Pick
Oak Park
Livingston
Bob
Chicago
Douglas Kelfer
Hollywood
Calif
Sheryl Ann
Keller
Julia Duffy
J. F. Duffy
Air Force
Alliance, Neb
Ek, M. Bridges & Co
Beetle Drawn to Alcohol in Mixed Drinks
Report notes the Japanese beetle shows a strong attraction to alcohol and chemicals, with a marked fondness for alcoholic beverages in mixed drinks.
Basketball Tilt At Y Tonight
A spur of the moment Washington old timers team meets Crawfordville at eight on the YY court. Admission is free. The game supports Dale Fuhr on furlough from the army with other players including Ray White head Frank Nelson Don Mc Clure Jack Trotman John Harp Eugene McCormick Diet Marshall and Dick Longer. Max Mitchell organized the Crawfordville team with Sommers McCoy Jones and Rich among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crawfordville
Dale Fuhr
Ray Whitehead
Frank Nelson
Don McClure
Jack Trotman
John Harp
Eugene McCormick
Diet ‘Marshall
Dick Longer
Max Mitchell
Crawfordsville
Sommers, McCoy
Jones
Rich
St Patrick's Hands Riverside St Mary's First Loss
Riverside Iowa Friday night St Marys high school fell to St Patrick's high school 32 to 9 in the local gym. St Patricks height advantage and scoring burst in the second half sealed the win while Kron Kieopfer and Rotenburger led Riverside with two points apiece. Next week St Marys travels to Muscatine and Riverside hosts Sharon teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Iowa
St. Mary's High School
St. Patrick’s High School
St. Patrick's Boys
St. Patrick’s
Kron
Kieopfer
Rotenburfer
McLaughlin
St. Mary's School
Muscatine
St. Matthias
Sharon High School
Riverside High School
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Note Local Residents
At the hospital yesterday several residents were admitted for medical care including Lucy Knauss and Rachel Carlson. A number of patients underwent major operations and tonsillectomies this morning and afternoon. includes John Patterson, John McGill, Dorothy Norbert, Rosemary Decker, Bennie Houseal, and others from Keota Brighton Roy Carter route three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Knauss
South Town Avenue
Harry Kilgore
Ainsworth
Elmer Bontrager
Rachel Carlson
East Jefferson Street
John Patterson
North Marion Avenue
John McGill
North Fourth Avenue
Dorothy Norbert
Rosemary Decker
Keota
Bennie Houseal
Iiary Gale
Brighton
William Hesseltine
Ronald Harry
Roy Carter
Route Three
Honor Carol Walker On Ninth Birthday
Carol Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Walker turned nine on Saturday. A surprise party planned by Mrs Walker and aided by cousin Lois Harriet Ofelt attracted sixteen friends for an afternoon of games and bingo followed by cake with nine candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Walker
H. A. Walker
Presbyterians Hold Morning Prayer Meeting
The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9 o clock Wednesday morning led by Mrs. Marsh W. Bailey at 314 East Washington Street, ZIP 25212.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian
Marsh W. Bailey
Washington St
Oscar Jugenheimer remembered in community tribute
Obituary notes the death of Oscar Jugenheimer after a brain tumor. He loved people and children, helped transient campers, and cared for blessers alike. His sec ond marriage brought happiness, and niece Mrs Elmer Mason aided in his care. Also mentioned are Mrs Cornelia Sawyer and P E O Chapter 6 H Des Moines twentieth anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Improvement League
Jugenheimers
Jennie
Elmer Mason
P.E.O
Des Moines
Nellie Wilson
Eva Denny
C. W.W. Stewart
Bessie Buchanan
H. F. Steck
Washington County Servicemen Letters Prompt Local Pride
Brief excerpts from letters received from boys serving in the armed forces in Washington County reveal personal updates, family notes, and gratitude for support. The items highlight community connection, morale, and the home front perspective during service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Cadet Gardner Reports Hurricanes and Flight Tests
Cadet John P. Gardner writes from Corpus Christi Texas about a near hurricane, long preparation by the base, and a vivid thunder cloud over the bay. He describes a forced landing, a melted instrument panel from water, and a pressure chamber test at altitude with oxygen masks. He mentions classmates Ruth Brower and Margaret Hennon and notes rain delaying Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John PD. Gardner
Corpus Christi
Texas
Wade Gardner
Dallas
Corpus
O. K
Base
Ruth Brower
Margaret Hennon
Safe Ladder Reminder for Household Safety
There is no safe substitute for a step ladder. Men women and children are killed yearly when climbing boxes balancing on rocking chairs or trusting weight to small tables and cane seats. Ensure a safe step ladder is in every home.
Farewell Supper for Dick Knupp
Mr and Mrs Clayton Bean hosted a Sunday supper honoring Richard Knupp who is in the marine corps and left last night for San Diego California Others present were Mr and Mrs Cloyd Knupp Mr and Mrs Wayne Knupp and David Mr and Mrs I D Quinn Mr and Mrs Joe Wolfe Ed Wolfe and Henrietta Berg of Kalona
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Bean
Richard Knupp
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Cloyd Knupp
Wayne Knupp
David
I. D. Quinn
Joe Wolfe
Ed Wolfe
Henrietta Berg
Kalona
Edith Yoder and Darrel Wade Wed in Kalona
Edith Yoder daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe D Yoder of Kalona married Darrel D Wade of Wellman at 730 pm on December 1 in the Methodist parsonage Iowa City Rev L TM Dunnington officiated in a single ring ceremony The bride wore light blue crepe with black accessories and a pink rose corsage Her only jewelry was a gold locket Wade has been inducted in the army and will leave December 13 for active service Pre nuptial Courtesy Lois Erb bride elect of Don Leichty of Macedonia Ohio was guest of honor at a waffle supper and personal shower hosted by Mrs Leroy Miller and daughters The table was set for twelve Greens bittersweet decorated and the chosen colors were highlighted in candles and favors The scrap book Pre Nuptial Daze was presented and gifts were given to the honoree
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Edith Yoder
Joe D. Yoder
Darrel D. Wade
Wellman
Iowa City
L.™. Dunnington
Wade
J. G. Penney Company, Inc
Lois Erb
Don Leichty
Macedonia
Ohio
Leroy Miller
Notable Social Roundup From Washington Area
Mrs. Marvin Williamson of Iowa City and Homer Coulter of Peoria Ill hosted by Harriet Coulter with fashion notes on fur hats and coats. Leora Van Dyke substitutes at Rubio school due to mumps illness. Clayton Ward returns from Grinnell College A S T program on an eight day furlough. Don Kyle celebrates birth of daughter Jane Ellen in Kalamazoo with mother Alice Poole. Werner Lowry hosts visitors Marvin Lowry and family. Corticelli yarns arrive. Richard McIntosh of Cedar Rapids visits. Dan-Dee Cafe adjusts hours due to Danny’s service. Stanley Smith from Salem Ore visits Washington networked with local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Ward
Grinnell College
Grinnell
E. E. Ward
Don Kyle
Kalamazoo
Mich
Kalamazoo Hospital
Jane Ellen
Robert
Kyle
Alice Poole
Washington
Stanley Smith
Salem
Ore
Werner Lowry
Charles City
Mrs Born Reviews Washington W R C After Luncheon
The Woman's Relief Corps held a cooperative luncheon at the YMCA Community room with Mrs. Glenn Hayes chairing. Mrs Mae Born of Davenport and Mrs Tedwell of Muscatine attended as honored guests. officers were elected for the new year during a Washington corps business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Y.M.C
Glenn Hayes
West Qghester
Kalona
Mae Born
Davenport
Tedwell
Muscatine
O. E. Schmitt
United States
National
Iowa G.A.R
Thomas J. Noll
Des Moines
John Nauman
Newton
Joseph Alberson
L. F. Sigafoose
Washington County
Washington Corps
Julia Sisk
Ben Cop
Birthday Greetings For Local Residents Observed
Cadet Don Voorhees Janice Lee Campbell Johnnie Hyde Ruth Smith and several others observe birthdays today. Additional celebrants include Mrs. Lucille Murphy Frame Mrs. Rodney Arnold Clarence Chance Marie Sojka and Willis Brannen of Indianapolis Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Lee Campbell
Clifford *Campbell
Johnnie Hyde
John Hyde
Brighton
Ruth Smith
Milton Smith
Lucille Murphy Frame
Rodney Arnold
Clarence Chance
Marie Sojka
Willis Brannen
Indianapolis
Ind
Home Garden Storage Tips for Produce
Full size green tomatoes may be picked to ripen in storage at ordinary room temperature. Squash and pumpkins should be placed in a cool dry place such as an insulated attic, where they will be protected from freezing.
Local club appoints officers and plans 1944 meetings
The group named Pock as senior vice president with Mrs J D Dayton as junior vice president and Mrs Emma Garrett as chaplain. Mrs Floyd Murdock is treasurer and Mrs Mae Dawson conductress. Mrs Marl Steele will be delegate to the state convention with Mrs Schmitt as alternate. district delegates are Mrs Murdock and Mrs Karl Libe. Meetings set for once a month in 1944, next Saturday Dec 18 with gift exchange and officer initiation. Refreshments by Mrs Clarence Brin ning and Mrs Karl Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pock
J. D. Dayton
Mable Gray
Emma Garrett
Floyd Murdock
Mae Dawson
Marl Steele
Schmitt
Karl Libe
Clarence Brinning
Karl Steele
Social Calendar Highlights Community Groups Events
Readable social calendar lists meetings and parties for many groups including the Order of Rainbow Girls Daughters of Union Veterans Pythian Sisters Daughters of American Revolution and Christmas gatherings at churches clubs and schools with dates 7 30 p m and noted postponements and potluck details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolan
Boyd White
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Daughters of Union Veterans Meeting
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Brians
Daughters of American Revolution
Olive Coddington
W. A. Erbe
Marion Ave
Flandcraft Dept
Fred L. Stewar
Yeagers Celebrate Golden Wedding at Crawfordsville Home
Mr and Mrs George Yeager of Crawfordsville observe their golden wedding anniversary with an open house yesterday at their home In honor of the couple their daughter Vera organized the party A noon family dinner preceded the afternoon visitation when 395 friends stopped by to offer congratulations A wedding cake gold and white tapers and sunburst rose bouquet decorated the tea table Gifts included roses chrysanthemums and congratulatory ecards The Yeagers were married in December 1893 at the bride s parents home in Crawfordsville by Rev Barker and have long called Crawfordsville home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Yeager
Crawfordsville
Vera
Margaret Sherwood
Dee
T. §. Barker
Honor T Sgt Beaty At Family Dinner
Tech Sergeant Harold Beaty of Camp Swift Texas was guest of honor at a Willis Beaty home dinner during a furlough with his wife and relatives. His three sons Ralph Harold and Clifford attended along with extended family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Beaty
C. E. Beaty
Mart Anderson
Charles Anderson
Ola Jacobs
Ella Anderson
Harry Watkins
Bessie Tucker
Rodney Wanan
Esther Anderson
Merry Mixer Club Quilts for Hostess Ada Griffith
Ada Griffith will host the Christmas meeting of the Merry Mixer club on December 15, with friends presenting Christmas gifts. The prior meeting at Dorothy Thrapp’s West Chester home featured quilting, a business session, gift and pattern discussions, and a relief drive collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Plecker
Good Will Club
Charles Nicola
West Chester
W.S.C
Methodist Church
Howard Stewart
Just Us Club
John Lee
E. Second St
Ada Griffith
Merry Mixer Club
Dorothy Thrapp
Clarence Johnson
Frances Whisler Hosts Slumber Party for Birthday
Frances Whisler, birthday girl born December 3, hosts a slumber party and waffle brunch at her parents home. Guests include Sara La Miller Shirley Brown Barbara Otter Margaret Marcella Boileau JoAnne Ross Mary Berdo Virginia Shepherd with three Dozen members Roberta Roth Gwendolyn Ramseer and Mary Voorhees absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Whisler
P. F. Whister
Slumior Gang
Sara la Miller
Shirley Brown
Barbay Otter
Margaretited Marcella Boileau
JoAnne Ross
Mary Berdo
Virginia Shepherd
Roberta Roth
Cedar Rapids
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Mary Voorhees
Clothing Rights for Discharged Army Enlisted Men
May keep certain articles of clothing in their possession. Authorized for honorably discharged enlisted men of the army to retain specific personal apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
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Wolf Floral CO
J. M. Bridges & Co
Carl Duffy
Patrick
Duffy
Camp Bowls Tex
3. F. Keller
E. M
Bridges & Co
Fred Moore
Mrs
Cincinnati
Ration News
Washington Concrete
Armour's Stock Yard
St. Mary’s School
St. Patrick
George
Chas. George's
Ore Steel
Oscar Jugenheimer
Dr. Eastwood
Germany
Frank Macon
Cornelia Sawyer
Sioux City
Sawyer
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs. Eastwood
Dick Knupp
Darrel Wade
Little’s Furniture
Marvin Williamson
Homer Coulter
Peoria, Ill
Harriet Coulter
E. M. Bridges & Co
Leora van Dyke
Near
Rubio
Rubio School
Hazel Mulliken
KE. M. Bridges & Co
Marvin
Duane White
Richard McelIntosh
McIntosh
Collins Radio Company
Danny
Mrs. Born
Washington W.R.C
P. L. Etter
S. Iowa
Don Voorhees
Iowa Wesleyan
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Wash. Co
Ruth Church
W. Main St
St. James P.T.A
Wennesday
O.E.S
Orville Elder
J. E. Wright
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Third St
Children's Hospital
Pansy Hill Club
Rebekah Club
Frank Schneider
Priday
W.S.C.S
Scott Wilcox
Friendship Club
Grace Shaw
Honor T. Sgt. Beaty
Lemmons
Jewelry East Side Square
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