Local Notes On Service News And Address Changes
Mr and Mrs J C Carris travel to Cherry Point North Carolina for a month with son Master Technical Sergeant Henry Carris. Pfc Gorge McAvoy receives Purple Heart from injuries in Italy and is hospitalized in North Africa. brother Marion serves in the South Pacific. Various service members' new addresses listed in Mississippi, Gulfport, Nashville, and other towns. Local health and family updates include visits, weddings, and furloughs. Abaca sourcing note compares prewar Philippines to Middle American fiber yields with Panama reporting higher per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Carris
Cherry Point
N. C
Henry Carris
Marine Air Base
Sadee McAvoy
Pfc
Gorge McAvoy
84Th Division
Italy
Pfc. McAvoy
North Africa
Marion
South Pacific
Philippines
Middle America
Panama
Hospital Births Reported for Marvin Yoder Family
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Marvin Yoder of 602 North Iowa avenue welcomed a seven pound one ounce baby born at 4 16 this morning. Kauffman route four reported a major operation this morning and Claude Randall Keota underwent an appendectomy this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Yoder
North
Iowa Avenue
Mornig Kauffman
Route Four
Claude Randall
Keota
Word of gratitude for acts of sympathy from friends
Robert Blick extends heartfelt thanks for the many kind acts of sympathy and support received from thoughtful friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Blick
Husband of Former Local Girl Killed in Italy
Pfe Russell Leroy Hinkel 27 husband of former Maxine Foster of Washington was killed in action Nov 20 in Italy confirmed by Mrs Blanche Foster of Waterloo. Hinkel served eight months overseas after three months in Italy and worked at Rath Packing Co before enlisting Dec 19 1942. He is survived by his wife a five month old daughter Beverly his parents six brothers two in service and four sisters. Mrs Hinkel taught second grade in La Porte City schools and plans to return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Russell Leroy Hinkel
Maxine Foster
Washington
Italy
Hinkel
Blanche Foster
Moir Street
Waterloo
Rath Packing Commpany
Beverly
Wadena
Iowa
la Porte City
Iowa City Couple Wins Marriage License at Court
Reuben W. Scharf of Iowa City and Jeanette Schwab of Wellman secured a marriage license at the courthouse today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben W. Scharf
Iowa City
Jeanette Schwab
Wellman
Court House
Social Calendar Highlights Community Holiday Gatherings
A series of Christmas gift exchanges and pot luck events fill the week. Myrtle McCleary Circle and Pythian Sisters host parties, circles meet at listed addresses, and clubs including Harmony, Rebekah, Valley and Sunshine plan exchanges. Community groups also schedule dinners, programs, and charity activities through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle McCleary
P.m
Harvey Davis
Marion Ave
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Ann Judson Circle of Baptist Church
H. Messer
W. Madison St
Post Noble Grand Circle
Harold Gray
S. Third Ave
W.F.W
K.C
Alma Hearne Holland
Pythian Circle
Don Brindley
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Florence Smith
Leah Rathmel
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Duane Dnnering
Harmony Club
Ed Vittetoe
Rebekah Club
Red Cross
Cloyce Horsey
Rosemary Club
Charles Casper
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
American Legion Auxiliary
Rales Legion Rooms
Kolah Club
Ainsworth Tigers Fall to Cotter in Basketball
Ainsworth ended 49 to 27 to Cotter as Miller and Canott led Ainsworth while Peters C Orris M Orris provided Cotter's top scoring.
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Ainsworth Tigers
Cotter
Ainsworth
Miller and
Canott
Peters
C. Orris
M. Orris
Ainsworth FG FT PF TP
Miller
Owens
Megdelsen
Norris
Marston
Cotter Owens
Duncan
Wee Saree Lampretnd
Orris
Hauenstein
Fulton
L. S. Wallace Dies Former Highland Center Resident
Obituary notice reports death of L. S. Sig Wallace Monday evening in Eldora. Former Highland Center resident, he is remembered by his wife and neighbors in the community. Several local families are listed as visiting guests and dinners across the area in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Wallace
Highland Center
Eula Mae Coon
L. S
Sig) Wallace
Eldora
Wallace
Lee Bai
Herbert Campbell
Samuel Murphy
John Frame
Wm. Murphy
Wm. McCreedy
Washington County Hospital
J. Lindley Coon
Verne Noble
Julie
Cedar Rapids
Ira Coon
Marjorie
Lewis Coon
Will Martin
Ruth
Pfe
Earl Martin
Edmonton
Canada
Survey finds half of adults avoid milk
A recent survey shows 49 percent of adult women and 44 percent of adult men never drink milk.
Harvesting Apples With Flared Pails Preference
The article notes rigid metal pails with flared sides or wooden picking containers outperform canvas bags for harvesting tender apple varieties including McIntosh Cortland and Delicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh
Delicious
Fool Gardener Foes Weed Seeds Elude Fair Season
Folk wisdom notes that many weeds fool the gardener who thinks he has won. Purslane and lambs quarters ripen seeds unseen after bloom. Field mustard mallows and shepherd s purse may be cut when flowers appear to stop seed spread.
Damascus Shrine Ceremonial Held At Masonic Temple
The Christmas ceremonial of Damascus Shrine No. 19 at the Masonic temple was led by Mrs. Merie Green, worthy high priestess. Mrs. Roy Means, district deputy, was honored. visitors and members from Fairfield, Batavia, Harper, Keota, Brighton and Wayland attended. The chapter room featured a lighted Christmas tree and holiday decorations. A social hour followed in the dining room with Harri con Dodder in charge of refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine No. 19
Masonic Temple
Merie Green
Roy Means
Fairfield
Batavia
Harper
Keota
Brighton
Wayland
Funeral services for Frank H. Ross held yesterday
Funeral services for Frank H. Ross were held at L. A. Jones funeral home yesterday afternoon led by Rev. H. W. Munster of West Chester Methodist church. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers named as Lloyd, Walter and Roy Bauer Clark Dale Eldon and Daryl Statler. Happy birthday to various local residents today including Mrs. N. E. Lease and several youths and couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Ross
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
H. W. Munster
West Chester
Birthday list honors Bertha Meek and others
Mrs. Bertha Meek marks her 85th birthday with a Sunday family dinner honoring her and granddaughter Frances Whisler who shares a Dec 3 birthday. Sisters Bes sie McCoy and Jessie Ellis celebrate birthdays today. Others on the Dec 14 list include Nellie Dodder James Dvorak Jr Jane Bruty Mrs Martin Westen Havre Howard Kyle Patton and Myrtle Wenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Meek
Frances Whisler
Bessie McCoy
Jessie Ellis
Nellie Dodder
James Dvorak, Jr
Jane Bruty
Martin Westen
Havre
Howard Kyle Patton
Myrtle Wenger
Christmas Party Held by Junior Fortnightly Club
The December meeting and Christmas party of the Junior Fortnightly club were held last evening with Mrs C Phil Weldin as hostess. Ten members and a visitor, Patricia Weldin, attended. Department leader Jean Walker chaired the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. P. Weldin
C. Phil Weldin
Patricia Weldin
Jean Walker
Christmas meeting closes with gifts and goodwill
The brief session included a distribution of Fowels by blind women of Iowa and a completed Christmas gift project. Virginia Sheets reported on the war bond sale. The Weldin home hosted a decorated tree and refreshments by Miss Walker. The next meeting is January 3 with Miss Walker as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Virginia Sheets
Weldin
Miss Walker
Senate Finance Committee Backs Union Financial Disclosure
In Washington DC on December 14 the Senate Finance Committee voted 11 to 10 to keep in the tax bill a House approved requirement that nonprofit groups including labor unions file annual financial statements with the Internal Revenue Bureau. The panel also voted to report the bill to the Senate and to freeze the measure pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
House
Internal Revenue Bureau
Senate
Social Security Tax Rate Maintained at 10 Percent
The article notes the social security levy remains at its current 10 percent rate for another year, confirming no immediate changes to payroll contributions or funding mechanisms. It references state and federal budget considerations and the impact on workers and employers alike.
Naval stores dominance shifts to United States and Georgia lead
The term naval stores dates from seamen tar and pitch work in the 17th century. The United States now produces more than 70 percent of the world's supply. Georgia leads production, followed by Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
United States
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
South Carolina
Louisiana
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94Th Signal Co
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Miss
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Earl May
Dick Wanerus
Philip R. Wanerus
Gulfport Field
Pvt
Robert Lane
Nashville
Tenn
Jerry Carris
Oshkosh
Wis
BE. C. Carris
Carris
Lloyd Gray
Austin
Texas
Lewis Stanley McKeown
L. S. McKeown, Jr
Gray
George Masson
Dale Carstensen
Carstensen
Anthony Jon
Mickey
Janet Carstensen
Masson
Myrla Stephens
Lloyd Moothart
Ernest
Yeoman School
Miami
Fla
Ernest Moothart
McAllister Hotel
Ted Gerot
North Camp Polk
Oscar Gerot
Riverside
Oscar Jugenheimer
Abaca
Little’s Furniture
C.F. Hall
Stewart P.T.A
P.E.O
Richard McCleery
Rural Women’s Club
S. G. Bell
Past Chiefs Association
William Matucha
Rebekah Lodge
H. H. Club
William Hesseltine
Kit Joan
Sherman Pla Oa
Hed
Damascus Shrine
Frank Ross
N. E. Lease
The
Journal
Three Quarter Century Club
Crawfordsville
Mrs
Fred Donaldson
Junior Nelson
Lloyd Nelson
Harry
al Crone
Evelyn Jean Vacha
Lumir Vacha
Verla Jean Brobst
Roy Brobst
Paul Horak
West Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Washington County
Dues, PLC
Washington and
Boy Scouts
War Production Board
Washington County Salvage Committee
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