Christmas visits and travels noted in local news
Mildred Benson from Chicago visits the Dave Benson home for Christmas. Local residents and relatives travel for holidays, with brief mentions of education, weddings, and military departures. A newborn son named John Ernest is born at University Hospital Iowa City to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wagner. Lucille Coon is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Benson
Chicago
Dave Benson
Encyclopedia Britannical Publishing Company
Ivan Shaffer
Patty
Margaret
Hanlontown
Iowa
Ernest Wagner
University Hospital
Iowa City
John Ernest
Linda
Wagner
Lucille Coon
Coat Comfort: Unfasten to Prevent Shoulder Stretch
A wool coat helps reduce fabric stress by loosening fastenings when seated for long periods. This practice prevents stretching at shoulders and hips and preserves the garment’s fit and shape.
Hospital births and patient transfers report
At the hospital new Colthurst Ainsworth ised Saturday evening. Mrs Kenneth Jennings 60 North Avenue D are parents of a four pound four teen and a half ounce son born Sunday evening. David Sabin route one re admitted Sunday as medical patient. William Berkey Katona transferred Sunday to University hospital Iowa City. Eoyerette Beatty 404 E Third Street discharged Sunday. Mrs Oscar Holmes Crawfords ville admitted yesterday as medical patient and Robert Meeks Riverside as surgical patient. Clara Ann Huber 40 WKast Jefferson street discharged yesterday. Mrs Orville Kelley and son Edgar LeRoy Wellman Mrs Kenneth Watson and son Robert Carl route four Mrs Carl Walton and son Donald Carl Keota Mrs Ed Whitacre and son of Brighton discharged today.
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New Colthurst
Ainsworth
Coca
Kenneth Jennings
North
Avenue
David Sabin
Route One
William Berkey
Katona
University Hospital
Iowa City
Eoyerette Beatty
E. Third Street
Oscar Holmes
Crawfordsville
Robert Meeks
Riverside
Clara Ann Huber
Wkast Jefferson Street
Orville Kelley
Edgar LeRoy
Wellman
Kenneth Watson
Robert Carl
Route Four
Carl Walton
Donald Carl
Keota
Ed’ Whitacre
Brighton
Wellman Team to Play Washington Wednesday Evening
Wellman will send a basketball team to Washington to face the undefeated home squad in the fifth game of the season. The Wellman club recently defeated Richmond, which also lost to the Y team, adding intrigue to the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Washington
Richmond
Riverside Boys and Girls Defeat Olds in Twin Varsity Games
Riverside high school teams traveled to Olds for a doubleheader with coach Harry F. Colvin. The Riverside boys won 54 to 30 led by Burich with 16 points and Soukup 10. Riverside girls lost 51 to 22 with Jean Havel scoring 15. A rematch is set for January 6 at Riverside gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside High School
Harry F. Colvin
Olds
Burich
Soukup
Robert Soukup
Robert Burich
Duane Latta
Dick Dutler
Hope Stransky
Betty Stalley
G. A. White
Otto Navy
Dr. White
Dynamite Found In Athens Sewer Sparks Security Scan
In wartime Athens police and troops investigate a dynamite discovery in the city sewer system. Spasmodic fighting persists in Athens and Piraeus as British forces tighten the grip on Piraeus docks and advance toward Omonoias Square during ongoing talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
ELAS
Hele
Pireaus
Pireas
Pireaus Athens Road
Omonoias Square
Ration Policy Updates On Tires Coupons And Certificates
New rules drop certificates for recapping tires and used tire purchases while retaining certificates for new tires and truck tires. Regular commercial vehicle inspections occur every six months or 5000 miles. Gasoline coupons remain valid through specified dates and involve several series. Heating season fuel oil and sugar coupon periods outline validity through 1945 with guidance to redeem earliest.
Wellman News Highlights Local Christmas, Military, and Health Updates
Wellman residents share news of the Mary and Martha class gathering on December 14 with 24 members present. Local relocations, hospital recoveries, and a new home for Almgren are noted amid rising housing shortages. A Christmas wedding is planned for Laura Kehoe and Jubert Romine, with service preparations underway. Military furloughs, Coast Guard visits, and discharged service members are detailed alongside church programs at the Vesper services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Mayer
Wellman
Mary
Martha
J. G. Wehrle
Milton Wehrle
Joyce Lews
Milton
Joyce Schoors
Wm. Wade
Mayo Bros. Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Almgren
Ward Grug
Wellme
Keith
Laura Kehoe
Jubert Romine
U. S. Navy
Miss Kehoe
Bill Ulin
Austin
Laciife
Lester Reber
Coast Guard
Mahton Swartzendruber
Country Place
Prank
Washington
Orval Kelley
Washington County Hospital
Social Calendar Weekday Meetings and Events
Damascus Shrine regular meeting at the Masonic temple in the evening. V F W Post and Auxiliary joint meeting postponed indefinitely. Bethel Missionary society meets Wednesday at 2 p m with Mrs Anna Brown. Pansy Hill club Thursday afternoon. Kathryn Flynn Christmas exchange for club sisters at West Chester W R C 2 p m. Sunshine Community club afternoon with Roll call and carol. Just Us club 1 p m cooperative luncheon. H J club afternoon with Mrs Clara Fisher. Friday Baptist church missionary society 1 p m cooperative luncheon hosted by Mrs John Dodd Iva Bales Olive Coddington and others Bring dish to pass table service and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
P.m
Masonic Temple
V.F.W. Post and
Wednesaay Bethel Missionary Society
Anna Brown
Pansy Hill Club
Kathryn Flynn
West Chester
W.R
Just Us Club
Will Sickels
H. J. Club
Clara Fisher
Women’s Missionary Society of Baptist
John Dodd
Iva Bales
Olive Coddington
War Ration Stamp Notice on Canning and Shoe Stamps
Coupon No 40 Book 4 5 lbs each valid for home canning through February 28 1945 Processed Poods A8 to 78 and A5 to 35 Red Stamps in Book 4 now valid indefinitely Shoes Airplane Stamps No 1 2 and 3 Book 3 valid for one pair each Stamps must be removed from back when purchase is actually made Loose shoe stamps not valid
How to whiten interior woodwork with Prussian blue
A small amount of Prussian blue added to white paint gives a dazzling white finish. Do not add the blue directly to the paint. Dissolve it in a little turpentine until free of sediment. Strain through cheesecloth to ensure purity before use.
Grilled Ham Lunch Salad With Roquefort French Dressing
A flavorful luncheon salad combines grapefruit sections, quartered ripe olives, and crumbled Roquefort cheese tossed with French dressing. Add Worcestershire to season and garnish with whole ripe olives for a bright, tangy dish.
Small service firms rely on few staff across trades
The piece notes that over 646000 service businesses including barber shops plumbers tailors and shoe makers employ 365000 without salaried help. Among those who hire, many have only one employee with possible extra part timers for apprenticeships or deliveries.
Ida Gordon Celebrates 88 in Journal's Three Quarter Century Club
Ida Gordon 88, born in Illinois, is honored in the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club. The note lists other Ottumwa and area birthdays including Jay Lynn Hough, Karla Ann Caviness, Mary Lou Gregory, and several others with local family ties.
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Ida Gordon
The
Journal
Illinois
Claud Bain
Frank Kos
Mary Lou Gregory
Ottumwa
Martha Anne
Jace Boshart
Edward Prebyl
V. N. Bradford
Bradford
Citizenship Changes Open US to Chinese Descent
Regular meetings of Knights of Columbus scheduled for 8:15 Thursday evening December 28. Citizenship rules note that under the Act of December 7, 1843 amending the Nationality Act of 1940 Chinese persons or those of Chinese descent may become United States citizens if admitted for permanent residence and within prescribed quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
United States
Epidemic of Infantile Paralysis Ranked Second Worst in U S History
The 1944 outbreak of infantile paralysis was officially recorded as the second deadliest in the United States. Public health authorities tracked cases, noting severe impact across regions and urging intensified protective measures and vaccination efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Grace Conrad and W W Krantz Repeat Vows in Crawfordsville
Grace Elizabeth Conrad daughter of Mr and Mrs Jos Conrad of Ainsworth and Walter William Krantz son of John Krantz of Crawfordsville were married Saturday evening in the Crawfordsville Methodist parsonage with Rev R Allyn Westbrook officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Allen Conrad. The bride wore a magenta crepe dress and white carnations for a corsage. The groom’s future plans include continuing farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Elizabeth Conrad
Jos Conrad
Ainsworth
Walter William Krantz
John Krantz
Crawfordsville
Evering
R. Allyn Westbrook
Allen Conrad
Crawfordsville High School
Carlton C. Wilson
Krantz
Pre-Nuptial Party For Miss Wheelan Held At Rod ney Davis Home
Mrs. Robert Gates hosted a pre-nuptial courtesy for Roberta Wheelan at Rodney Davis home Saturday evening. Seventeen guests attended the miscellaneous shower and spent the evening at card tables as Roberta prepares to wed Insign Robert D. Clark U S N R Sunday at Quonset Point Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wheeland
Roberta
Quonset Point
Miss Wheelan
Robert Clark
Robert Gates
Rodney Davis
Roberta Wheelan
Robert D. Clark
U.S.N.R. S'unday
R. I
Out-of-town guests attend Mrs Wheelan's shower event
James notes guests Bette Neiswanuger of Davenport and Jean Mathers of Haskins attended the shower. The hostess, aided by her mother Mrs Davie, supervised refreshments. The home featured Christmas decorations and Miss Wheelan sat at the decorated table to receive her shower packages for unwrapping.
Entertain Group At Holiday Coffee
A holiday coffee was enjoyed Saturday afternoon by employees of the Journal office. T.3 and Mrs. Charlies Morris entertained in their home at 320 Fast Jefferson Street. The late afternoon hours were spent informally with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Office
T.3
Charlies Morris
Jefferson Street
Christmas reception decor and guests at a gathering
A Christmas motif adorned the reception table while red and white ornaments decorated the room. Gorges Lean Morris assisted in petting the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Gorges Lean Morris
Peps Garment Ribbon Rejuvenates Wardrobe in Versatile Ways
Peps Garment Ribbon offers multiple styling options to refresh clothing. The flexibility allows users to add color and texture to outfits, create decorative trims, and enhance accessories for renewed wardrobe appeal.
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Wolf’s. Flower Shop
Helen Cunningham
Waukegan
James Cunningham
Kington
Robert Marble
Lincoln
Nebr
Max Marble
Frances Casey
Marycrest College For Girls
Davenport
Frank Casey
Peoria
Marycrest
Dorothy Schmidt
Watertown, Wisc
Mrs
Karl Schmidt
Dale Voorhees
Lesle
Los Angeles
Alif
Carl Voorhes
N. Be, Young
McClos General Hospital
Temple
Texdy
G. W. Manussier, Jr
Young
Manussier
Army Air Base
Marin
Texas
John Beenblossom
Rogers, Ark
Fiona Huff
Huff
In Goodwin
Little’s Furniture
Funan
Wellman News
Methodist Church
Glee Club
A. C. Kraft
Rk. W. Pinnell
Patty Wmusch
Ada Hillis
Frances Schaul
Girls Glee Club
la Dors Kedlinger
White Shepherds Watched
Gesu
Bambino
Clarabelle Turnipseed
Paddy Swartzen- Gruber
Mary Foster
Goon Thing Wenceslas
Mardrigal Croup
Deck the Hall
Seneaiction
Stephen Washington
Jay Lynn Hough
John Hough
Karla Ann Caviness
M. C. DeLong
John Fkiben
Shannon Heights
Franklin
Sheet Metal Shop
Iowa Ave
Grace Conrad
W. W. Krantz
C. V. Gcrull
Rothmoor
Sterling
Betty Rose
Oup Press
Gage m— Fisk
AML
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