Local News Roundup of Army Addresses and Familiars
Local brief lists new addresses for service members at Fort Jackson Camp McCain and San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center plus holiday visits. Mrs. Lloyd Scott returns from Delham Texas to spend time with parents while Lt. Scott attends gunnery school in Texas. Nearby reports note births, travels, and family events among residents and service families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Scott
Delham
Texas
Max Marble
Lt. Scott
Palaioa
Led Mayer
Stillwater
Okla
Ted Mayer
Fst. G. A.A.F.C.C
San Antonio
Lloyd Neiswanger
Chicago
David
Coast Guard
San Francisco
Calif
Banana River
Fla
Neiswangers
Enoch Johnson
Washington Demons Fall to Muscatine 40 to 26 in Local Match
Washington high school Demons trailed Muscatine Bears 7 to 6 after the first quarter and 24 to 13 at halftime, then could not close the gap despite a strong finish. Ev erette Prevyl and Tom Tanner led Washington with notable play as the Demons end the season with a loss and prepare for upcoming games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School Demons
Muscatine
Demons
Burlington
Everette Prevyl
Navy
Whitely
Tom Tanner
Army
Washington
Tanner
Vanner
Prebyl
Muskies
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Funeral for Wilbur Long Held at Sherman's Funeral Home
Funeral services for Wilbur Long were conducted at Sherman's funeral home with Rev. Alfred Trenerry of the Baptist church officiating. Pallbearers included Richard Leet, Ed Squire, John Lemmon, William Shannon, the Bailey, and Dale Gallagher. burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Long
Sherman
Alfred Trenerry
The
Baptist Church
Richard Leet
Ed Squire
John Lemmon
William Shannon
the Bailey
Dale Gallagher
Elm Grove
In Appreciation From Frank Shelangoski
Frank Shelangoski thanks friends and neighbors for help with the work and for flowers ecards and letters during his illness.
Oil Wealth and Transport Gaps in Borneo Highlight Potential
The article notes Borneo lacks railways and has few roads hindering oil wealth exploitation. It cites 1940 Dutch Indies exports of American drilling machinery surpassing one million dollars and mentions Japan's decade long push for oil concessions on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Netherlands Indies
Japan
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
The report lists multiple patients admitted for medical care and injuries, including Mrs. Elon Christner in Crawfords ville and Doris Robison at 308 West Washington. Several appendectomies and x rays are noted, with discharges for Jean Kennedy and others after first aid and afternoon transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elon Christner
Crawfordsville
Doris Robison
West
Washington Street
Chester Keota Win in Khe-Wash Bracket Report
West Chester edged Kalona 33 to 29 in a tight Khe-Wash game despite missing three regulars. John Hotle led West Chester with 11 points while Kalona’s Hershberger topped the game with 12. Keota defeated West Chester and Brighton 34 to 13 in other Khe-Wash action. Richland and North English remain unbeaten in the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Keota
Khe-Wash
West Chester
Kalona
Lester Mayer
Fred Bauer
Gerald DeLong
John Hotle
Joe Bauer
Wilbur Moore
Hershberger
North English
Wellman
Warner
Alin
Brighton
Freshwaters
Brown
Romine
Richland
Local residents gather for wartime family notices and travel updates
Mrs. Neda Maher of Carroll arrives to attend her sister Mrs. Walter A. Brown’s funeral in Iowa City. Several servicemen and family members travel or are addressed, including Pvt. Francis Haney, Ensign C. F. Blecka, Pvt. Darwin Vadia, and others visiting relatives in Iowa and Illinois while awaiting postings or leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neda Maher
Carroll
Frank Haney
Walter A. Brown
Iowa City
Pvt
Francis Haney
Oceanside
Calif
Brown
Ensign Margaret Alice Stewart
Jacksonville
Fila
W. G. Stewart
Merrill Harkness
Loa Tu
Susan
Decorah
Ensign Stewart
Haskins Ladies Aid runs lunch at two farm sales
The Haskins Ladies Aid served lunch at the Jenkins sale last Thursday and at the Jim Colton sale Monday where everything sold out. Coltons have sold their farm to Claude Kilgore and plan to move to Washington in the spring. The community notes sickness, school holidays, and local visits as Christmas plans form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Godlove
Haskins
Ladies Aid Society
Jenkins
Jim Colton
Coltons
Claude Kilgore
Washington
Small Bottlers In U S Number Four Thousand
A reported figure notes about 4000 small bottlers operate in the United States. The item underscores the scope of small bottling firms across the national market.
Shipyards Deliver 1943 Merchant Vessels Equal Prewar Ocean Tonnage
In the first seven months of 1943 American shipyards produced merchant vessels totaling the ocean-going tonnage of the U S Merchant Marine before Pearl Harbor. The milestone underscores wartime shipbuilding effort and the surge in Allied supply capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Central American Crops Suit U S Introduction
Abundant sunshine and rain in Central American republics make them well suited for introducing many food crops already cultivated successfully in the southern United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central American
United States
What You Buy With WAR BONUS
Slithering through jungles or fighting in mountains our soldiers are better concealed in harlequin uniforms. Every precaution for safety of our boys is afforded. For your safety and your boys back the attack buy War Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Solomons
Europe
Women’s Society of Christian Service Elects Officers
The Methodist church W S C S held its December meeting in the social rooms. Mrs W S Kyle presided in her final absence, with Mrs E E Stutsman as acting chair. Officers for next year were elected including president Mrs Florrison Podder and treasurer Mrs Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
W. S. Kyle
E. E. Stutsman
Fred E. Miller
I. D. Quinn
Wesleyan Service Guild
Young Women’s Missionary Society
Pine Ridge
Florrison Podder
E. Stutsman
W. B. Dupuis
S.meek
R. H. Hampusher
Harvey
Kyle
W.S.C.S
Neighborhood group Christmas party at Mrs Evans home
Mrs Guy Evans hosted a Neighborhood coffee club Christmas party with carols gift exchange and children’s treats. Guests included Mrs Orville Unzicker and Bobby Mrs Lee Wallace Mildred Ann Mrs Lloyd Evans Vanda Lee Mrs Homer Godwin Frances Ann and others. The I E Glick club coffee hour followed with needle work and refreshments for attendees. The next coffee hour is January 5 with Mrs Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Evans
Orville Unzicker
Bobby
Lee Wallace
Mildred Ann
Lloyd Evans
Vanda Lee
Homer Godwin
Frances Ann
I. E. Glick
Charles Eyestone
Mary Sherlock
Lie Wallace
Varda Lee
Leslie Blick
Billy
Wallace
Three Hostesses For Luncheon Of Missionary Society
Mrs J N Dodd Mrs George Genkinger and Mrs Clara Wick elberger hosted the Baptist Women s Missionary Society luncheon at the Dodd home for the Christmas meeting. Sixteen attended with red and green Yuletide decor. Devotions by Mrs John Caldwell and a Burma Surge on review by Mrs A J Bielefeldt highlighted the program. Thirty five calls were reported during the month in the business meeting led by President Mrs Dodd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Dodd
George Genkinger
Clara Wickelberger
Dodd
Baptist Women’s Missionary Society
John Caldwell
Bethlehem
A. J. Bielefeldt
Entertain Friends At Buffet Supper
Sgt and Mrs Robert Simmering Cpl and Mrs Richard Simmering were guests of honor at a buffet supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Simmering. A wedding cake decorated for Cpl Simmering and his bride Eana Mae Kerscher of Calgary Alberta Canada marked the event they married Sept 28 1948 in Calgary. Other guests included Mrs Jacob Simmering Mrs Mae Shockley and the Simmerings Mary Alice and Karl Mr and Mrs Guy Truax Mr and Mrs Clyde Garrett Pfe Clarence Haifley of Camp Polk Louisiana Mrs Clarence Madson of Linby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Simmering
Richard Simmering
Homor
Henry Simmering
Sam ‘Simmering
Cpl. Simmering
Eana Mae Kerscher
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Jacob Simmering
Mae Shockley
Sam Simmering
Mary Alice and
Karl
Guy Truax
Clyde Garrett
Pfe
Clarence Haifley
Camp Polk
Clarence Madson
Linby
Elaine Rummelhart to Join WAVES in New York City
Elaine Rummelhart daughter of Clarence and Riverside residents leaves this week for New York City where she will enlist in the WAVES after a farewell dinner at her parents home. The gathering included family friends and relatives from Riverside Lone Tree and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Rohrer
Dan Rohrer
Robert Rohrer
Burlington
Joe Lake
Rohrer
New York
Massachusetts
Sick Bay
Riverside
Elaine Rummelhart
Clarence Rummelhart
Iowa City
Denver
Colorado
New York City
Rose Shebanek
Mary
Marvin D. Brown
Marion Godlove
William Shebanek
Laverne
Evelyn
Lone Tree
J. Fath
8&J. Mary's
Louis Waldschmidt
Donald Joseph Pailliotete
Esta
Constance
Theresa Waldschmidt
Lear Couple Marks Golden Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
Riverside observes the golden wedding anniversary of Alphonse Lear and Helen Berry Lear on December 14 1893 marriage in Oklahoma earlier. A high Mass was held at St Marys church in their honor, with family attendance and well wisher greetings. Mrs Lear has health issues but attends from home as able. The Lears, longtime Riverside residents, are active in St Marys Catholic parish and celebrated with gifts and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Alphonse Lear of
St. Mary’s Church
J. Fath
Vic Jordon
Lear
Germany
America
John B
Catherine Veggy
St. Marys Catholic
Rail Profits Surpass Prewar 1929 Peak in Recovery Year
Railroad earnings for the last year reached 960 million dollars, topping the 897 million dollars of 1929 as profits finally exceed prewar highs after the postwar downturn and ensuing recovery.
Statue of Ponce de Leon Cast From Cannon Bronze
A statue in Puerto Rico is formed from bronze melted from a cannon captured by the Dutch during their 1625 attack on San Juan. The piece honors Ponce de Leon and uses recovered royal metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce de Leon
Puerto Rico
San Juan
Social Calendar Highlights Christmas Parties And Gatherings
Saturday the U and I club hosts a Christmas supper at 6:30 p.m. at Jennie Henno H. H. club with a gift exchange. The Order of Rainbow Girls meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic temple for a Christmas program. OES hosts a cooperative dinner Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Masonic temple with meat and potatoes, sandwiches, rolls, and a 10 cent toy exchange. Handcraft dept. meets at 1 p.m. Mrs. T. C. Davis hosts a luncheon at 708 S Town Ave with a dish to pass. Pythian Sisters meet at 7 p.m. at K.P. hall. Wesleyan Service Guild gathers at 7:30 p.m. for a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Irvin Fenn. Homemakers club meets Wednesday afternoon for a Christmas exchange and verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
O.E.S
Ceilare Masonic Temple
Exchange Handcraft Dept
T. C. Davis
S. Town Ave
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Wesleyan Service Guild
Irvin Fenn
Christmas Program and Tree at Bethel Church
A Christmas program and tree will be held at Bethel Church Monday evening December 29 at 7 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
Birthday greetings pass among service and families
Harold Pat Reynolds serving overseas observes a birthday today while W. W. Wilson Mrs. Fred Cromwell and C. B. Schneider receive birthday congratulations. Janet Sue Jones and her mother plan tomorrow birthday observances. Carla Jean Bell marks her fourth birthday tomorrow with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bell of Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Pat Reynolds
W. W. Wilson
Fred Cromwell
Burlington
C. B. Schneider
Janet Sue Jones
Lester Jones
Cedar Rapids
Carla Jean Bell
J. E. Bell
Columbus Junction
Birthday tributes for local residents on Sunday
Tomorrow may be just plain Sunday dinner to most folks, but it will be a happy birthday for J. A. Sutton of Muscatine, Earl Nicola of Brighton, Nelie Dewitt, formerly of Washington, Bill Kiesey now in service, Ira Amlong, Mrs. Edward Petratz, Walter Veggy of East Highland, and Mrs. Wayne Knupp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Sutton
Muscatine
Earl Nicola
Brighton
Nelie Dewitt
Washington
Bill Kiesey
Ira Amlong
Edward Petratz
Walter Veggy
East Highland
Wayne Knupp
Birthday Honors disputed by Mrs Stransky over Stransky’s date
Albert Stransky will observe a birthday tomorrow and Monday Mrs Stransky claims all the birthday honors. The brief notes a domestic dispute over who should receive recognition for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stransky
Keep Iron Clean Cleaning tips for iron care and polishing
Keep iron clean before storage. If starch spots appear on the sole plate, remove with a cloth dampened with soap suds or a mild scouring powder such as whiting or silver polish. Finish by wiping with clear water and drying, then polish with a dry cloth.
Plytube Wood Veneer Tube Used in Masts and Aircraft
A wooden tube made from spirally bonded wood veneer strips with resin glue is now used for radio masts, aircraft communication conduits, boat-building components, life raft oars, and similar applications.
Soup stock making method with simmered bones and vegetables
To make soup stock soak bongs and meat trimmings in cold salted water then simmer for three to four hours. Add vegetables and seasonings toward the end of cooking.
Seasoning Bed Planted For Garden Party Flavor
A small seasoning bed near the outdoor grill is planted with onions chives parsley and mint to provide convenient flavoring for garden party meals.
W. C. T. U. Meets at City Library For December
The December meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held at the City library with Mrs. J. A. Hawthorne absent as president and Mrs. Ben Coppock presiding. Devotions led by Mrs. Charles Wilson opened with a Christmas prayer and readings from the W C T U Champion. The group voted to donate five dollars to the blood plasma fund and heard reports on the county institute at West Chester and a piece on The Wrecking of the 18th Amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
J. A. Hawthorne
Ben Coppock
Charles Wilson
Club Supper Held at J Fisher Home
Members of the Good Will club and their families enjoyed a cooperative supper Thursday evening at the Jacob Fisher home. The meal began at 6 30 and the 13 guests spent the night in varied games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Jacob Fisher
Missionary Society Holds December Church Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met in the church social rooms yesterday afternoon. President Mrs. R. J. Dawson led, with Mrs. Mae Hopengardner praying and Mrs. W. W. Wilson coordinating devotionals and a Christmas card program for service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
R. J. Dawson
Mae Hopengardner
W. W. Wilson
Society of Christmas
Harry Turner
Fred L. Moore
C. J. Roberts
H. P. Wilson
Moore
Turner
Farewell Dinner For Three Soldiers Held At Millard DeLashmutt Home
Millard DeLashmutt and Ralph Schilling hosted a farewell dinner for Tom Tanner Everett Prebyl and Eugene Davis who depart soon for service. Christmas decor graced the home as a two course dinner at 6:30 pm led to dancing and games with guests Jane Pauls Martha Downing Phyllis Brown Lois Mace Betty Snakenbere Margaret McCall Shirley Dunlap John Whittaker and John Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard DeLashmutt
Ralph Schilling
Tom Tanner Everett Prebyl
Eugene Davis
Jane Pauls
Martha Downing
Phyllis Brown
Lois Mace
Betty Snakenbere
Margaret McCall
Shirley Dunlap
John Whittaker
John Logan
Christmas Party With Mrs D Elder Hosts Annual Dinner
Mrs D Elder hosted a Christmas dinner last evening for ten friends, a cooperative chicken dinner served at 7:30. The Bilder home gleamed with a Christmas tree, fireplace, and wrapped gifts, with Mrs Harold Johnson of Fairfield visiting from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Elder
Bilder
Harold Johnson
Fairfield
Wrap Trees Where Rabbits Are Present
Garden note advises wrapping young fruit trees with burlap or heavy paper to protect them from rabbits.
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Wolf Floral CO
Jack Gibson
W. J. Gibson
IX Corps
M.R.A
Camp McCain
Jacob Wenger
Frederick Wenger
Alpine
M. M. Flynn
Albert Stoutner
Charles Grayson
Virgil Meek and Jry
Frank Shelangoski
Shelangoski
Pvt. Meek
Oklahoma
Vida Casper
A.N.C
39Th Wield Hospital
Fort Jackson
S.C
Littles Furniture
Ray Minick
Farragut
Idaho
Don Hazen
Loren Hazen
Ainsworth
Norfolk
Atlantic
Helen Cunningham
Waukegan
James Cunningham
George C. Stewart
Henrietta
Monmouth
Ill
Nate Young
McCloskey General Hospital
Temple
Court Chase
Iola
Kans
John Blodgett
Bettendorf
Zion
Mason
Weir
Crull
Little’s Furniture
Minnie Stewart
Martin Greiner
Helen Knapp
Route Four
Annabelle Jackson
Jean Kennedy
Max Sheetz
Ene Nicholson
John Davison
University Hospital
Rex Hesseltine
Henry Kauffman
Albert Orcutt
James Douglas
East Main Street
Leo Marie
Margaret Ann
Ensign C. F. Blecka
U. S. N. Navy
Fleet
Darwin Vadia
Station Hospital
Ward JB
Camp Stoneman
Carl Crossett
Martha
Cpl
Gerald McGaffey
Drew Field
Tampa
Dave McGaffey
Gerald
John
J. T. Stewart
Mobile
Ala
Omaha
W. H. Smart
Davenport
Mrs. Smart
Fred Voss
M. J. Redlinger, Jr
Washington, D.C
M. J. Redinger
Maxine Wehr
Donald Bean
Kathleen Fisher
Harry Showalter
Hilton Coon
Mary Lou
Jimmy
Linda Mae
M. T. Coon
Earnest Raymond
Laura Dixon
Lee Nicholson
Stdan
Leonard Strohm
Clarence Hesseltine
Englewood
N. J
Frank Magdefran
Yarmouth
Charles Spenser
Jacquelin
Tenn
Wayland
Albert Taylor
Ed Murphy
L. S. Wallace
Eldhera
Eldora
U. S
U.S. Treasury Department
Dodder
O. E. Schmitt
Oakley Payne
Mary Genkinger
Florence Gordon
Genkinger
United Council of Church Women
Dupuis
Phil Weldin
Darrel Ross
Oswald
Reby Edmond
Fred Downing
Unit No. 3
Missionary Society
Mrs. Lear
Washington Co
Nat, Farm Loan Assn
Jeffrey Building
Iowa
U and I Club
Jennie Henno
H. H
William Hesseltine
Homemakers Club
Cloyece Ziezlowsky
Pittsburgh
Auto Parts
West Madison
Public Library
J. Fisher
Mrs. D. Elder
A. Gays Se
Ince
Pal Aa Manneral Home
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