Local News Items Record Moves and Assignments
Local items note changes of address for military personnel including Donald E. Curtis and Donald Kiesey with APO details. Residents Richard Stephens, J W Chandler, Ruth Foster attend an Ames extension conference. Wayne Romine moves in with Keota in laws and Pfe Wayne Romine serves in England. Arlene Huber initiates into Beta Alpha Epsilon at Iowa State Teachers College. Staff Sergeant Richard C Young returns from furlough to Camp Adair Oregon. Mr and Mrs B C Briley move to 6515 South Iowa Avenue after Daytona Beach trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Stephens
Crawfordsville
J. W. Chandler
Ruth Foster
Ames
Arlene Huber
H. L. Huber
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Beta Alpha Epsilon
Richard C Young
Burlington
Camp Adair
Oregon
Mary Day
J. L. Young
Cy Young
B. C. Briley
Daytona Beach
Florida
Harold Briley
Iowa Avenue
Keokuk Game Is Tomorrow Night
Washington Demons host Keokuk Tuesday in a Little Six clash after losing to Keokuk in their first meeting. Keokuk challenged Muscatine Friday, nearly leading at halftime before Muscatine rallied for a 35 to 27 win. Peterson led Keokuk with 13 points on five field goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School Demons
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Washington
Demons
Chiefs
Muscatine
Muskies
Peterson
Local Furlough and Service Notices From War Front
Cpl Edward Brown of Galveston Texas on a 15 day furlough with wife and daughters Carolyn and Cheryl Kolleen. Sojka promoted from corporal to sergeant with the 96th division at Camp White Oregon. Donald E Proudfit arrived in England. address AP0 635 care of Postmaster New York City. Cyril James arrived in Knezland. family in South Wales hopes for furlough. Bouts of family pride mark this wartime update from multiple service members and their kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Edward Brown
Galveston
Texas
Carolyn
Cheryolleen
Nr. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Cheryl Kolleen
Camp White
Oregon
Haaredd C. Sojka
Rose Sojka
Riverside
Bee
96Th Division
Sojka
M. G. Proudfit
East Main Street
Set Donald E. Proudfit
England
D. I. Proudfit
New York City
N.Y
Local births and hospital notices recorded
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Harold Ahrens route three welcome a son weighing seven pounds fourteen and a quarter ounces born at 420 PM Saturday. Mr and Mrs Robert Marshall 547 South Second avenue announce a son born this morning weighing seven pounds thirteen and a half ounces. A 6:18 AM Iowa city birth brings a nine pound nine ounce baby to Mr and Mrs J Max Goodlander 408 East Harrison Street. Mrs Donald Tucker and Dorothy Nichols route three and Ervin Barnett Brighton were discharged today. Richard Weber Harper underwent an appendectomy this morning. Mrs Cora Baird Ainsworth admitted as medical patient. Has Longer route one had emergency appendectomy yesterday afternoon. Mrs J A Hunsaker 1035 South Iowa avenue discharged yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ahrens
Cora Baird
Ainsworth
J. A. Hunsaker
South
Iowa Avenue
Robert Marshall
South Second Avenue
J. Max Goodlander
Fast
Harrison Street
Richard Weber
Harper
Donald Tucker
Brighton
Dorothy Nichols
Route Three
Ervon Barnett
Warren Dare Heads County 4 H Clubs Headliners
Warren Dare leads county 4 H clubs as Virginia Eckels of West Point wins the Canning Award for the champion canning record. Fair awards from last summer are handed out amid a skit and games, with multiple committee members named for the annual party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Eckels
West Point Club
Coe College
Northernite
Miss Combs
Betty Sojka
Mary Duvall
Bob Foster
Marie Vittetoe
Velma Zook
Lloyd Duensing
Warren Dare
Mary Lou Stacy
Louise Waterhouse
John Flading
Max Waterhouse
Merle Twinam
Joe Knotek
Frances Sojka
War Update From Page One Reports Northern Bank Hold
The report describes forces holding the northern bank and preparing to inflict heavy losses on any renewed German attack, continuing the war coverage with emphasis on tactical positions and mounting pressure.
War Wounded Bishop Son Sends Word From Italy Hospital
Mr and Mrs Harry Bishop received a letter from their son Pfe Donald Bishop who was wounded in Italy. He had two operations and met Cloyce Rathmel, first man from home he has seen there. His address has changed and new address can be obtained through friends. censorship blocks printing overseas address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. James
Set
Cyril James
Knezland
James
South Wales
America
Harry Bishop
Pfe
Donald Bishop
Italy
Cloyce Rathmel
Art Rathmel
Piet
Chaplin Surrenders to U S Marshal in Mann Act Case
Charlie Chaplin surrendered to federal authorities in Hollywood on February 14 along with five co defendants. He faces two Mann Act counts and two conspiracy charges over civil liberties alleged violations involving Joan Barry. Arraignment is set for one week later in federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Charlie Chaplin
U. S
Joan Barry
New Address For Cpl Wayne Wolfe Of 50th A D G
Cpl Wayne Ordell Wolfe ASN 37668153 returns to South Kelly Field Texas after a 15 day furlough. He was guest of honor at a cooperative dinner with family and relatives from Davenport Rubio and nearby towns including Ordell Wolfe Mrs Wolfe Bobby Henry Varney Miller Pickering and others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Wayne
Wolfe
A.D.G
South
Kelly Field
Texas
Davenport
Rubio
Wayne Ordell Wolfe
Ordell Wolfe
Bobby
Maurice Henry
Lawrence Varney
Sammy Miller
Nickle
Asirfield
Cloyce Pickering
Francis and
Lonnie
Fannie Pickering
Pleasant Plain
Forest Henry
Delmar
Beyarly
Dickie
Richland
W. A. Henry and
Dale
Brighton
The Smolensk Route as Gate to Moscow
The article describes Smolensk as a key historic gateway to Russia and outlines a direct north east corridor from Poland to Moscow. It notes the natural corridor between the Dnieper and Dvina rivers, offering faster travel for armies or traders due to higher ground and fewer marshy diversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smolensk
Russia
Moscow
Poland
Dnieper
Dvina
Wisconsin’s 760 Million Game Fish Released Last Year
Wisconsin distributed 760,127,719 game fish across the state in notable locations despite wartime curtailments to fishing stocking programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Brighton resident Warren Van Winkle dies after four years of illness
Warren Van Winkle 73 of Brighton died peacefully at home after long illness. Funeral for Warren set for 2 PM Wednesday at Brighton Presbyterian Church with Dr H C Whiting officiating. burial in Ainsworth cemetery. He was born August 27 1870 near Ainsworth and survived by his wife Lula Mae Truax and three sons Charles Max and Pfe Wayne. Graveside services for Virginia Ruth Smith infant were held at Sandy Hook cemetery with Rev R W Filmore. Virginia Ruth died Feb 11 at Fairfield hospital. Roscoe Coffin 87 of Minneapolis died of a heart attack. he was born near Pleasant Plain and survived by wife two sons Wilbur and Gordon and siblings Clyde Roy Mrs McCracken and Mrs Duane McCracken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Warren van Winkle
Brighton Presbyterian Church
H. C. Whiting
Ainsworth
F. A. Hoskins
Perry
Martha Ellen Olds van Winkle
Lula Mae Truax
Charles
Leesville
Max
Oskaloosa
Pfe. Wayne
Camp Campbell
Virginia Ruth Smith
Clarence Smith
Sandy Hook
R. W. Fillmore
Virginia Ruth
Fairfield Hospital
Smith
Anna Farrier
Anna Farrier, As Mr. Smith Is In the U. S. Navy
New London
Conn
Roscoe Coffin
Minneapolis
Minn
Pleasant Plain
Clyde Coffin
Sumner McCracken
Woolson
Jeremiah
Martha Bray
Y.mlc.a
Minnesota
Wilbur
Cincinnati
Ohio
Gordon
Clyde
Roy
Des Moines
McCracken
Duane McCracken
Reds advance toward Krivoi Rog amid intensified Soviet push
Soviet forces drive toward the iron ore center of Krivoi Rog in southern Ukraine within 12 miles of the fortified city. In the north, units claim to have killed about 1,000 German soldiers as ten Nazi divisions face pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krivoi Rog
Ukraine
Bare foot bus driver explains clutch habit in Kansas
Miss Marguerite Lee of Junction City Kansas explains she wears only one shoe to operate the bus clutch. The 26 year old says the habit dates back to her tri cycle days and helps her work the clutch more smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Lee
Junction City
Kan
Kansan
Large Audience at 11th Union Service
A crowd attended the 11th Union Service where the speaker urged absolute commitment to saving the world and consecration as essential for Christian soldiers. He compared church members to soldiers and called for daily life to advance the faith and loyalty to the Great King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Mr. Riess
T Ie
Washington Men Receive Air Force Commissions
Public relations officers at southern air fields report silver wings and commissions to several Washington air cadets. Howard Daryl Burham, son of John O. Burham, has graduated as a second lieutenant from Pecos AATF advanced two engine flight school and will return to Pecos Feb 19 after a brief home leave. Also at Randolph field Texas the largest class in school history includes Flight Officer Kenneth J. Blecha and Second Lieutenants John L. Yousling Thomas H. McClean and Gordon E. Bruns. John K. Dupulk of Keota earned a flight officer appointment as bombardier after graduation from Kirtland Field New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Air Fields
Howard Daryl Burham
John O. Burham
East Second Street
Pecos
Texas
AATF
Randolph Field
Kenneth J. Blecha
Washington
John L. Yousling
Thomas H. McClean
Brighton
Gordon E. Bruns
Sigourney
John K. Dupulk
Keota
Air Force School
Kirtland Tield
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Postwar commissions form to study state needs
State legislatures create "Between sessions" committees on postwar planning interstate cooperation juvenile delinquency highway aviation and public welfare showing war prompting focus. foresight in funding commissions to investigate state needs will ease work when legislatures meet again in 1945.
Clean Chimneys Before Heaters Start Fire Hazard
Clean chimneys before heavy fires begin in stoves and furnaces. Inspect the home from attic to basement and remove debris that could start a fire. Check points where pipes or chimneys pass through ceilings and roofs, and ensure electric cords are safe for use.
Fresh Water Hygiene for Poultry Flocks
Birds require clean drinking water with a heater in winter. A candy brush and regular cleaning of fountains or troughs are essential. Daily cleaning plus weekly disinfection keeps the flock healthy and productive.
Smolensk: A historic trading and war prize of Russia
Smolensk, one of Russia’s oldest cities, rose as a war and trade prize from the ninth century due to its strategic location on major water routes. It faced Norse incursions, and in medieval times shifted among Lithuanians, Poles, and Muscovites, later serving as a base for Peter the Great against Charles XII of Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smolensk
Russia
Peter the Great
Charles XII
Valentines Day Birthdays and Anniversaries Noted
Journ al Three Quarter Century club members James K. Zeck born 1861 in Jackson township Washington county and Mrs Millie Hancher born 1866 in Vandalia Ill. celebrate birthdays. Mr and Mrs Thomas J Lahey Kalona mark 44th wedding anniversary and Mr and Mrs Harold Miller Crawfordsville observe 27th. Others: Robert William Metzger two candles. Peter Antony Bell age 3. Victor Manussier age 11. Carol Jeanne and George Jarrard ages 10 and 7 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal
James K. Zeck
Jackson Township
Washington County
Millie Hancher
Vandalia
Ill
Thomas J. Lahey
Kalona
Harold Miller
Crawfordsville
Robert William Metzger
Ronald Metzger
Oijds
Peter Antony Bell
William Bell
14th Birthday for Irma Bray of Veo
Irma Maxine Bray daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Bray of Veo turns 14 on the 14th of this month marking a personal birthday milestone for the local family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Maxine Bray
W. L. Bray
Veo
Birthday notices for local residents including Russell Monson
The 10th birthday of Russell W Monson son of Mr and Mrs Karl Monson Crawfordsville is noted along with other birthdays for Mrs E J White John Koch Mrs John A Babcock Chicago Ben Briley L H Rinner Vernon Stagner Clarabell Blodgett and Mrs Orval J Meyer in the community listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell W Monson
Karl Monson
Crawfordsville
E. J. White
John Koch
John A. Babcock
Chicago
Ben Briley
L. H. Rinner
Vernon Stagner
Clarabell Blodgett
Orval J. Meyer
Community Groups Host Dinners and Sewing Classes in Wellman
Thirty five members and visitors of the Mary and Martha 38.58. class held Red Cross sewing at Mrs. T DL Zillmer's home. A potluck dinner followed with blouse making for hospital lap covers. Local groups including WCTU Iota Signa planned events with speaker Dr. Ruth Church. A TTT meeting featured Miss Bower and Harold Putnam. a turkey dinner honored Miss Bower at Mannering. Marriage announced for Helen Hoff Gowrie Town and Harold Steiner Wellman with reception at Weih home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Bower
T.T.T
L C. Swain
Miss Bower
Harold Putnam
Washington
Steiner-Hotf
Helen Hoff
Gowrie
Town
Harold Cleiner
Wellman
Calif
Harry Weih
Weihs
California
Call for Health Regular to Keep Out All Birds
Regular calls urge preventing contact with birds going out of production to stop possible infection spread and keep the flock in better health.
Social Calendar Notes for Local Organizations
A dense social calendar lists meetings and events for DeMolay, Tr ythian Sisters, Harmony Club, various Ladies Aid societies, American Legion Auxiliary, Rebekah Club, Sholah Club, Sunshine Community Club, P.E.O. Chapter, and more. Programs include dinners, lectures, sewing, and a musical program with guest Ivan Norton. Transportation, roll calls, and cooperative meals are noted across venues including Masonic temple and local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Gordon Sherman
1St Samuel
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Doe Engle
West Chester
W.S.C.S
I. E. Coffey
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Ivan Norton
St. James Circle
Fred Dupuis
Marion
Honors Brothers At Birthday Dinner
Larry and Roorie Simmering, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Simmering, celebrated birthdays on February 10 and February 12 with a two course birthday dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Simmering, Ervin and Junior, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Sheetz, Marlene, Jimmy and Judy. The diners enjoyed homemade ice cream and two cakes, one with three candles for Larry and one with a single candle for Ronnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Roorie Simmering
Donald Simmering
John Simmering
Ervin
Junior
Marion Sheetz
Marlene
Jimmy
Judy
Abaca Supply Crux in Navy Rope Needs
Abaca or Manila hemp remains vital to navy and Merchant Marine for heavy rope. Loss of the Philippines to Japan severed the United States from its primary source of this essential material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Islands
United States
Frances Anderson Hosts Birthday Party for Friends
Frances Lorene Anderson celebrated a birthday Saturday with fourteen girls from 4 to 5 30 pm after school. Guests played party games with prizes, and the guest of honor opened wrapped gifts. The cake and candles drew attention as Frances made a birthday wish and blew out the candles. Her mother Mrs Arthur Anderson and sister Mrs Max Richenberg served refreshments, and nephew Craig Richenberg was among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Lorene Anderson
Birthiday
Frances
Arthur Anderson
Max Richenberger
Craig Richenger
Mrs Ernest Salts Hosts Club Meeting
Sandy Hook reports eleven members attended the club gathering hosted by Mrs. Ernest Salts. The entertainment committee provided questions with no perfect score. The next all day meeting is planned with Mrs. Taylor Stout in one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Ernest Salts
Taylor Stout
Four Generations Observe Birthdays at Family Dinner
A family birthday dinner honored four generations of the Zeck family. Shirley Zeck celebrated her third birthday while Wayne Zeck marked his 24th yesterday. James K Zeck observed his birthday as the family gathered for an evening of reminiscence and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Zeck
Shirley
Zeck
Wayne
Harriet Coulter Seeks County Recorder Nomination
A political notice announces Harriet Coulter's campaign for County Recorder in the Republican primary. The date of the primary election is June 6, with a filing reference 1112M-F and the candidate urging Republican voters to support her bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Coulter
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Ifc
Donald E. Curtis
A.P.O
Hunter Leggett Mill. Res
Camp Roberts
Pvt
Arnold Smith, Jr
A.G.F.R.D
Fort George G. Meade
Maryland
Wayne Romine
M. E. Romine
McLellan's Store
Kermit Payne
Ame
Donald E. Kiesey
David Lintner Ofeswick
West
Monroe Street
Jewel Tea Company
Gerald Dettwiler
Earl Kephart
Pleasant Hill
East Main Stret
Kephart
Chase
Ration News
Brown V & W
Armour’s Stock Yard
George
Chas. George's
Chaplin
Waivee
Little
W. van Winkle
Virginia
Ruth Smith
Wes
Reds
And
Maganese
Black Sea
Crimea
C. V. Crall
Old City
Victor Manussier
Ge. W. Manussier
Carol Jeanne
George Jarrard
C. R. Jarrard
Red Cross
the. W.c.t.u
Iota Signa
E. C. Jones
Dr. Ruth Church
O. Bk. I
Helen Bowers
H. W. Durran
Iowa Wesleyan
Pionfer
Business College
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Dan Brindley
P.m
Masonic Temple
Mey Poncue Y.W
Tr'ythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Harmony Club
Francis McConnell
D. D. Davis
Just Us Club
E. H. Messer
Rebekah Club
Milo Steele
Sholah Club
Cloyd Knapp
Sunshine Community Club
Malcolm Montgomery
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Mayme Flynn
Heeler Gardner
Alma Maple
O.K
St. Mary's Circle
St. James Church
Wilbur Richardson
Ed Rich
George Sojka
Macin Swift
P.E.O
C. W. McLaughlin
Ladies Aid Society
Trinity Lutheran Church
Louie Schroeder
St. Anthony
Wilson
Stewart
P.T.A
Frances Anderson
Gabardine
Little’s Furniture
Tire Service
Jacobs’ Tire & Radio Service Vis
West Washington Sr
Martin's
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