Cpl Edward Cooney Returns Home Amid Family News
Riverside residents recount Corpral Edward L. Cooney arriving home for a furlough after three years in the United States service. His brother Mervin J. Cooney died at Camp Barkley Texas, hindering attendance at the funeral. The piece notes local visits, weddings, moves, and hospital plans among area families.
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Riverside
Edward L. Cooney
James Cooney
Iowa
Cooney
States
Mervin J. Cooney
Camp Barkley
Texas
Edward Cooney
United States
Henry Kiefer
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Harold Schnoebelen
Robert
West Chester
John Schnoebelen
Leo H. Schnoebelen
Birdie Godlove
Oscar Jugenheimer
Mildred Schnoebelen
Bernard Thomann
St. Mary's Church
John Kleopter
Heir
Chicago
Bernard Kloppfer
William Pratt
Agnes Brophy
Davenport
Dorothy Brophy
Theresa Brophy
American Institute of Commerce
Leo Brophy
Thomas Rowstead
de Witt
Thomas Bowstead
Joan Schnoebelen
Marian Myers
Cedar Rapids
Geneva Schnoebelen
Russian America designation on maps before 1867
Historical maps labeled Alaska as Russian America before the 1867 transfer. The term appears on cartographic records reflecting Russian territorial control in North America prior to the sale.
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America
Alaska
Local North Oregon Social Roundup
North Oregon notes report holiday gatherings and visits across families and neighbors. Families such as Hazen, Henderson, O Connor, Canott, Griffith, and McCreedy host and attend Christmas dinners and suppers. Military news mentions Robert O Connor arriving overseas and Camp Maxey Texas visits.
Weekend Visits_Link Families Across Washington Area
Kenny and family stayed with the Johnsons in Davenport at C. L. McGill’s home over Friday night and Saturday. Milton White of Crawfordsville visited Frank Henderson’s home on Tuesday. Edith Hayes of Washington joined George Canott for supper Sunday. Charles Thompson spent Christmas vacation at Glen Thompson’s home south of Washington. Alex McCreedy and Betty Colthurst dined with Orie OConnor. Kenny visited Howard Linus Wednesday evening near Cotter. David and Marjorie Thompson and Dan Storms joined the Storms in Washington for Sunday supper at C. A. Thompson’s home.
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C. A. Thompson
North
Oregon
Duane Hazen
Kenny
L. G. Club
Frank Henderson
Bill Trotter
G. F. Trotter
Ainsworth
Orie O’connor
Dick McCreedy
Ethel Henderson
Oakdale
John Ganon
Robert Henderson
Clarence Booth
Roy Benson
Davenport
A. Hazelett
John
L. V. Hazen
Rodney Arnold
Olive Watson
Washington
David Griffith
Camp Maxey
Texas
Dickie
George Cannott
Otto Zwicki
Iowa City
Mil Zwiecki
Bryan Swift
Doris Canott
George Canott
A. Thompson
Charles
John Thompson
C. B. Reed
Orville Thomas
Jay Evans
Carl White
Walter Johnson
C. L. McGill
Milton White
Crawfordsville
Edith Hayes
Charles Thompson
Glen Thompson
Alex McCreedy
Betty Colthurst
Orie O'Connor
Christmas seal sales lag in Iowa a 1944 update shows
Iowa Tuberculosis Association reports after 27 days 20.2 percent gain over last year but totals statewide at 114813.45 versus 88882.17. Des Moines leads cities with 66 percent, Cedar Falls 113 percent, Corydon 107 percent and other towns posted double digit gains while stretch of season slowed. Tuberculosis remains a serious menace. year round work aided by Christmas seal drive.
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Des Moines
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Ottumwa
Newton
Fort Madison
Marshalltown
Cedar Falls
Sac City
Corydon
Humboldt
Algona
Glenwood
Ouiwein
Spencer
Rockwell City
Sheldon
Moerengo
Greenfield
Klopfensteins Welcome Twin Sons at County Hospital
Wayland residents Mr and Mrs Dennis Klopfenstein welcomed twin boys born Monday morning January 1 at Henry County Hospital. The 7 pound daughter Deanna Kay was born December 31 to Mr and Mrs Verlin Moore with Mrs Maude Meyers as nurse in charge. Several local families and guests gathered for Christmas and holiday gatherings, including the Kauffman and Hileman households. Royce Roth sustained a bruised chest after being kicked by a horse while helping with chores.
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Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Dennis Klopfenstein
Henry County Hospital
Deanna Kay
Verlin Moore
Maude Meyers
Elmer Meyer
Bobbie
Kent
Ohio
R. Meyer
Texas
J. Rosenger
Wm. Kauffman
Harold Kauffman
Ralph Kauffman
Alan Meyer
Everette Hileman
Day
John Ellis
Belle Plaine
Fred Jackson
Kalona
J. Wesley Pritchard
Richard Sodergren
Berneice Lynn
Lyle Zehr
Royce Roth
Elmer Roth
Poland Feels Her Status Uncertain
London dispatch reports Polish peasant party in London warning that Soviet recognition of the Lublin provisional government before the tri power talks would amount to a fait accompli signaling deep Allied disagreement. If Britain the United States and France recognize the Lublin regime it could lead to a Poland under Soviet influence or absorbed into the Soviet Union with compromised independence.
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London
Polish Peasant Party
Lublin
Britain
U. S
France
Poland
Soviet Union
Beets: tops rich in vitamin A and harvest tips
Beets lack vita mins in roots but tops offer vitamin A. Tops are tender when plants are young but become stringy as they mature. Many beet varieties exist. For best quality pick an early variety and sow repeatedly for an all season harvest. Big beets are good for pickling.
Sunday Socials and Vehicle Pickups Highlight Rural Life
The excerpt notes Cloyce Hayes hosting a car ride to church on Sunday evening and a Christmas day trip by Keith McClelland and family to Elmer Schantz's home. Vehicles were fixed after two weeks downtime and cold weather hindered starts.
Stand Washing Of Fow Iron Garments
The frequent washing of iron garments does not distort the U shape when washed gently in lukewarm soapy water. Harsh rubbing is unnecessary as oil and body perspiration weaken elastic if left to accumulate in long periods.
Quail Range Needs 40 Acres Per Covey
Article notes each covey requires 40 acres of range for a year round feed. It adds that burned woods yield no food for quail.
Resume Classes At Wellston School Following Vacation
Wellston school started again Monday after a week long vacation. Donald Brinning moved to Washington. Arnolt Tucker will move to the Brinning place. By neighbors good will, Mr and Mrs Walter Wilson and Lloyd went out Sunday before Christmas. Bill Strum and family joined the visit to the Allen Schaeffer home near Crawfords.
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Walter Wilson
Wellston
Donald Brinning
Washington
Arnolt Tucker
Brinning
Lloyd
Bill Strum
Allen Schaeffer
Crawfords
General Maxwell D. Taylor Joins Bastogne Defense
Maj. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor, commander of the 101st Airborne, was in Washington when his division was trapped at Bastogne. Upon learning of the Christmas crisis, he flew the Atlantic and slipped through enemy lines in a jeep to reach his men on December 27 during the last phase of the battle.
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Maxwell D. Taylor
101S Airborne Division
Washington, D. C
Bastogne
Belgium
Taylor
Atlantic Ocean
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