Local Ladies Attend White Shrine Christmas Ceremony
Mrs. Fred Reid and others attended a Christmas ceremonial at the Masonic temple in Iowa City. George Green of Camp Polk, La., visits family for a fifteen day furlough at the Glen Green home with his wife. Penney's offers child knit sleepers sizes 2 to 8 in pink or blue for 69 cents per set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reid
Merle Green
I. Rothschild
George Means
Roy Means
Iowa City
Masonic Temple
Penney
George Green
Camp Polk, la
Glen Green Y
Penney’s
Children’s
Furloughs and Surgery Mentioned in Camp Polk News
First Sergeant Glen Murphy of Camp Polk Louisiana is on a 15 day furlough visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Addison Murphy. Wanda Blattner four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Blattner was operated on at Mercy hospital Iowa City for a tendon transfer from leg to hand after an injury with broken glass last summer the child will stay in hospital two weeks with her mother and family at Mercy Hospital room 20% Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Murphy
Camp Polk, la
Addison Murphy
Wanda Blattner
Victor Plattner
Mercy Hospital
Jowa City
Wanda
Benefits of Rubber Tires on Tractors
Experience shows rubber tires on tractors save 15 to 25 percent in fuel and up to 35 percent in repair costs. Rubber tires also enable higher tractor speed.
Store and refresh summer footwear for next season
Before storing white shoes or other summer footwear wash and replace shoe laces. Clean or polish the shoes, insert shoe trees, and place the shoes in boxes or wrappings. They will keep better and be ready for immediate use next season.
McGraw Family Host as Relatives Arrive and Depart
The McGraws and Brennemans hosted relatives including Captain Leroy McGraw from Camp Polk and Ruth McGraw from Chicago. Staff Sergeant Don Mitchell and Set Max Schlatter returned on furloughs from Shreveport and Ft Story. Betty Schlatter, nurse, attended her uncle James Lemley’s funeral in Iowa City. John and Mrs Kincaid marked their golden wedding anniversary in Trenton with five children present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Schlatter
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
James Lemley
Ernest Lunnow
Fred
Trenton
John Kincaid
Hospital Discharges And Admissions Noted
At the hospital Mrs. Everette Meeks and her son Gary Gale of Ainsworth were discharged this morning. Mrs. Hubert Evans of 319 West Monroe Street was admitted last night as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Meeks
Gary Gale
Ainsworth
Hubert Evans
West Monroe Street
Hog Markets Flooded as Slaughterhouse Delays Hit Wave
The War Food Administration reports hog markets in Chicago Sioux City and likely Indianapolis will hold hogs for sale until next week. About 10,000 hogs unsold in Chicago and 8,000 in Sioux City force owners to absorb shrinkage losses due to the glut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
War Food Administration
Entertains Group At Dessert Bridge For Mrs Freeman
Mrs Ralph Young and Mrs John W Lee co hosted a dessert bridge at Mrs Youngs home. The event bid farewell to Mrs Kenneth Freeman who leaves Saturday for Tennessee. Santa Claus candles and a decorated tree graced the tables. Four tables of contract were played with Mrs Willis Jones high and Mrs Darrell Ross low. a guest gift was given to Mrs Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Young
John W. Lee
Kenneth Freeman
Tennessee
Santa Claus
Willis Jones
Darrell Ross
Freeman
Club Plans Dinner At Kleinberg Home
Mrs. Merle Howsare hosted the Merry Makers at her home yesterday for 12 members and two visitors. Club president Mrs. Clayton Bear led the business meeting. Plans were made for the New Year dinner on January 5 with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kleinberg. A Christmas gift exchange occurred and mystery friends for 1944 were revealed. Mrs. Richard Young was welcomed as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Howsare
Merry Makers Club
Mose Bontrager
Richard Young
Clayton Bear
Ed Kleinberg
Local News and Notices From Davenport Area
Dennis Lynch returns home from a Minneapolis business trip. Dave Livingston moves to Stillwater Oklahoma. Pvt Francis Schneider at Buckley Field. Rev D I Coon of Los Angeles to mark 80th birthday. Patrick Duffy born Nov 26 to Carl and Mrs Duffy. Hershey milk chocolate and candy shipments arrive. R A Jones promoted to captain at Camp Barkley. Motif hosted by Mrs Freel and Mrs Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Lynch
Minneapolis
Minn
Carl Duffy
Patrick
Duffy
Camp Bowie, Tex
J. F. Duffy
R. A
Bob) Jones
Medical Administration Corps
Camp Barkeley
Tex
Jones
Davenport High School
Grinnell College
R. A. Jones
Davenport
Besse Jone
Carrie Elwell
Washington
Yank Casualties Heavy in Italy
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson said American 5th Army casualties in Italy not counting recent fight losses for the Road to Rome totaled 12,518. The tally includes 1,929 killed, 7,809 wounded, and 2,780 missing. Substantial casualties were suffered on both sides, with full estimates not yet received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Stimson
Italy
Rome
Stimson
High Food Value Citrus Fruits Store On Tree Long Periods
Citrus fruits possess high food value and can be stored on the tree for extended periods unlike most fruits. The text notes their longevity when left unpicked, conserving quality and supply.
Card of Thanks for Sympathy
Mrs D F Macon and Family express heartfelt thanks to those who offered sympathy and practical help during their recent bereavement.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf Floral CO
Golden Delicious Apples
Ib. Ne
Texas
California
Ry Ib
Waashington Fruit Market
Duckpin
I. Snyder
A. Helmick
M. Helmick
D. Hennon
Eee
Club Aces
H. Sojka
C. Hines
BE Swift
Wwe
M. Sojka Amie
M. Redlinger
Queens
Bojyke
Murphy
Shockey
G E Lenninger
H Hayes A
Goetz Oso
L Murphy
L Davidson
Davidson
M Brown
K Crigler
J. L. McGraw
Leroy McGraw
Camp Polk
Ruth McGraw
McGraws
H. J. Brenneman
Deborah
Captain McGraw
Miss McGraw
Don Mitchell
Shreveport
T. H. Peters
Ira Mitchell
Max Schlatter
Ft. Story
Joe Schlatter
Montrose
Iowa
Kleinberg
Dave Livingston
David Livingston
Chicago, Jrl
Stillwater, Ohlo
Cordell Hall
Stillwater
Okla
Francis Schneider
J. A. Schneider
Pvt
T.S.S
Bks. F
Wight X
Buckley Field
Colo
The
Gea
D. I. Coon
Los Angeles
Calif
Donald Raymond Boyer
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
Chocolate Shop
Clifford Freel
Clint Anderson
Colkegunme
Washington, D. C
D. F. Macon
Little’s Furniture
Rayon
Michael Stern
Alpagora
Nen’s
Jguc
Erinedine
St Culard
Arrow & Wembley
Nor-East
Campus & Lamb Knit
Doris Dodsons
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