The Rocking Chair Brigade Social Notes
Mrs. Oscar Hughes moves to a larger Ted Crone home apartment while others relocate within the Borman and nearby houses. Ledger house sale to Mr. Sellers stirs talk, McCleerys calendar showcases grandsons, and many readers share Christmas card mentions. A stray pup wanders into the Journal office, later adopted by staff. theatergoers praise Our Hearts Were Young and Gay at the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hughes
Borman
Will Gibson
Walter Ayres
Hughes
Ted Crone
Martha Bickford
Oc Mans
A. L. Young
Price Increases During Europe War Rise Sharply
During the five years of the war in Europe prices of goods important to moderate income families rose 28 percent, compared with a 73 percent gain in 1914-19. About one tenth of the current rise occurred in the year ending August 15, 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Allies halt German spearheads near Meuse in bitter winter
In a grave battle the two German spearheads closest to the Meuse are said to be halted with no immediate Nazi breakthrough. Americans fight in severe cold and regain Dinant after a panzer thrust. another German advance near Ciney is repulsed. US eighth airforce bombs western Germany rear lines despite overcast skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meuse
First Army
Dinant
Gelles
Ciney
Sth
Germany
Helium Price Drop Sparks Production Leap
A historic note recalls helium cost dropping from about $2,500 per cubic foot twenty five years ago to roughly two cents today. The text highlights the dramatic shift enabling cheaper production of lighter than air crafts and balloons.
Potted Flowers Seeds Packaged as Christmas Letter Gifts
A note suggests salvaging flower seeds and packaging them into small packets to slip into letters as a thoughtful Christmas gift for someone who admired your bouquets. The idea blends practical seed saving with a personal, decorative touch for cheerful sharing during the season.
Reheating Rolls in Double Boiler to Save Fuel
Reheat rolls muffins or biscuits in the top of a double boiler rather than an oven. Cover tightly and steam over boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes. If dry or very stale, moisten with a little water before serving.
Regular Knights of Columbus Meeting Time Set
A regular Knights of Columbus meeting is scheduled for 8 15 Thursday evening December 28 at the usual hall. Members are urged to attend and confirm attendance through the council secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Detailed War Fund Contributions by County Firms and Individuals
A lengthy ledger records National War Fund donations across multiple townships and communities, listing donors by name and location with amounts ranging from a few dollars to over one hundred. Totals per township rise into the thousands, reflecting broad county wide participation in the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Fund
Group ledgers show district and group totals in 1940s records
The page lists multiple groups with named members and China ties, each followed by individual payments and a group total. Districts I to IV and Business District Workers total large sums, with names such as Julius Kunik, Frank Downing, Clarence Chmn, and Beatrice Ward among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyce Stewart
Bill Graf
Glen Holden
China
Kermit Payne
Johnene Woods
Fred Bey
Everette Burham
Harry Turner
John Caldwell
Jessie Stewart
Alice Dempsey
Carl Voorhees
Chinn
Theodore Bailey
Frank Miller
BE. BE. Ward
Charles Barclay
RB. BB. Stutsman
Agnes Wheelan
Leo Sueppel
Stewart Bell
Vera Wolfe
Elizabeth Irwin
Julius Kunik
Fred Downing
Nedney Arnold
CG. R. Wilson
Roger Sherman
Henry Bailey
Frank Kos
Harry Parker
R. A. Frink
Larry Malley
Dorrance Funeral Arrangements Set At Keota
Funeral services for Mrs. Wile Dorrance about 65 years old will be held at 2:30 Friday afternoon at the Methodist church in Keota. Rev. R. L. Brown will officiate and burial will be in Keota cemetery. Arrangements are with Marsh Funeral Home. Mrs. Dorrance died today at her sister in law’s home in Wellman after several weeks of illness. She is survived by her husband Howard, a son in the Nira community, and two sisters Mrs Ona Oldaker of California and Mrs Fey living south of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Wile Dorrance
Methodist Echo
Keota
R. L. Brown
Marsh Fene
Factory adds shoe-repair shop for workers families
A factory introduces an on site shoe repair shop to provide cobbling services at low cost for workers and their families, aiming to keep staff contented and reduce time away from work.
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WEY
Richards
Eddie Dew
Fuzzy Knight
Maris Wrixon
Lyle Talbot
Rocking Chair
al Ledger
Ledgers
Mr. Sellers
West Jefferson Street
Henderson Wallace
Chas. Palmer
Alex Gibson
Hugh McCleery
Hugh
Lewis
Charles
Virginia
Shannon West
Bob
Johnny
Thelma Luther
J. C. Carris
Washington
Papa
Mama
Stella Latchem
J. E. Lemmon
Journal Office
Journal Force
State Theatre
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Detroit
Iowa Continental Telephone CO
Sherri Watson
de Molay Boys
von Runstedt
Wanda Stout
Route Three
Sam Bowser
West Chester
Clarence Boshart
Route Two
Mevitone
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Brian Donlevy
Ann Richards
Walter Abel
John Qualen
Horace McNally
Fairview
Walter
Margaret Keyser
Harmony
Glen Miller
Pleasant
Robert Genkinger
Frenklin
George
Freshwaters
C. C. Niffenegeer
Homer Brinning
Highland Township
Ralph Nicholson
Chima
East Prairie
Orville Meeks
Union Dale
J. C. Steele
John Quinn
Albaugh
W. R. Murphy
Center
W. R. McCreecy
Hazel Dell
William Wulf
Pine Grove
C. F. Letts
Harrison
B. PF
Roua Grove
Percy Skubal
Tovrai
Iowa Township
Claude Flynn
Crescent
Arthur Lorack
William O'Conner
Greenfield
Roy Crone
Erwin Koenig
North Ridge
Louis Waldschmidt
Oak Irove
Leo Brophy
Valley
Melvin Havel
Yatten
Sherman Fox
Harry Mannsmith
Jackson Township
Joe Knotek
Henry Berdo
Egypt
Frank Patterson
Living Lake
Marion
Harold Beenblossom
Eureka
Stephen Wolfer
Shiloh
J. J. Schoonover
Pleasant Ridge
Anton Kauffman
Franklin
Fred Edwards
Gray
Havre
Marion Township
Howard L. Witting
Coppock
Ralph Kauffman
Wayland
Washington County
Elmer Bain
Noble
Oregon Township
Grace Stone
Radamaker
Haskins and
K. A
W. D. Roberts
Eugene Stephens
W. J. Nea
Ed Hotle
BE. Chambers
St. Hopewell
Harold Pepper
Maple Grove
Doyle [Palmer
Clayton Funston
Johnnie Brenneman
Lioyad Phillips
Pleasant View
Ira Huber
Prairie Flower
Frank W. Greiner
Westminster
Donald McCrab
Lime Creek
B. C. Foster
Chain
Pilotburg
Wayne Stransky
Pleasant Mould
C. Y. Johnson, Jr
Smith Creek
Zeno Aller
Surprise Valley
Fay Rowe
Union
BE. F. Jones
Wassonville
John F. Snettler
No. 7 District
John Cunott
Bunker Hil
John D. Miller
Center Dist
Verlin Nickel
Jlaytonville
C. EB. Wetrieh
Eagleville
Lee Schmelzer
Grandview
Lloyd A. Bull
Nira
Will Eckerman
Hawkeye
Clarence Redlinger
Milo Sorden
M. L. Brown
L. E. Wilson
William Mohland
Mary Berry
BE. B. Hammer
W. L. Alcorn
W. B. Dupuis
Archie Euwer
Melo Kallaus
Max Cook
Paul Snaken
Carol Rae Ander
Lucille Knotek
Josephine Miller
Mary Lou Marston
Martha Ann Kennedy
Sandra Harp
Karen Kay Foste Loth
Patricia Daering
Marilyn Leet
Marquita Stalder
Charlotte Jack
Son
Shirley Ann Knight
Janet Shalla
Judy Skubal
Patty Kay Bruty
Pioneer Drug Store
Rexall Store
South Side Square
USAR
John Winga
Gle Mace
Liogd Jew
Robt. Noonan
Rohs Patterson
Leslie Dun
S. W. Easter
L. A. Jones
Lee Island
Clarence
Clarence Chmn. Frank Miller, $89.50; E. Dougherty
Rh. M & Cderson
Clarenes
Dave Elder
Rocney D. Davis
Arthur
Milo Sonde
District IV
Arie Huisme
Chmn
Ted Bailey
Hiett
Claude Tek
Ray Cox
Rell Ross
Joe Fal
Foster Bagge
Gill Howell
Joe Wrie
Willis Jones
Marion George
Tee
Dorrance
Lemmon’s Jewelry
East Side Square
Ray Suiter
Flying Service
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