Community Notes from Washington County War Efforts and Local Life
Tina Shields writes Mildred Martin Reed in Pasadena about Ella Woodford ill in Alhambra. Mrs. Cavender’s health declines while neighbors praise Mrs. Floyd Harvey's care. A war loan meeting at the courthouse targets a $1,080,000 quota. Longtime neighbors James celebrate 56th anniversary. Life magazine features Bernard Baruch, 73, leading economic demobilization efforts with a fortune cited at $25 million. Photographer Fred Downing shares notable images from the Sunday Register.
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Tina Shields
Mildred Martin Reed
Pasadena
Calif
Ella Woodford
Washington
P.E.C
Alhambra
Miss Woodford
Mildred
Julia Cavender
Uncle Sam's Army
Floyd Harvey
Tell It To The Marines Community Call
A fragmented appeal urges dedication to the war effort. The message emphasizes not delaying canvassing or funding and stresses immediate action rather than excuses.
Duty to Buy Extra War Bonds Urged in War Loan Drive
A community appeal calls Marines, Mark Clark's Fifth Army, and all residents to purchase Extra War Bonds in the Fourth War Loan Drive. The message frames bond buying as a personal duty to support fighting men and warns that failure harms families and country, urging immediate action.
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Tarawa
Mark Clark
Fifth Army
Italy
Clark Finds Bottles With Elsie Bratten’s Collection
Mail carrier Clark reports locating bottles hidden around town and identifies Elsie Bratten as the owner of the visible collection found in multiple sites.
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Clark
Elsie Bratten
Leo Rath Meets Cousin in Italy During Service Reunion
Word from Leo Rath says he met his cousin James J. Dvorak somewhere in Italy while in military service. Other notes mention visits by Gail Murdock and family, Artis Heck visiting Califor nia, and Fred Lear welcoming a daughter born January 7. Union Dale school takes a week off due to Miss Gage illness.
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Leo Rath
J. J. Dvorak
Italy
Frank Mincer
East Highland
James J. Dvorak
Gail Murdock Ead
Wesley Smiths
Artis Heck
Linwood
Fern Stransky
Artis
California
Fred Lear
Gayle
Lois Mincer
Sharon
Ronald Heck
Geo. Lungquist
Union Dale G School
Gage
Community sale dates listed in Whittaker sale barn column
A sequence of dates and owners for closing out and public sales appears for January and February at Whittaker sale barn and nearby locations. Listings include household items, dairy herds, estate settlements, and land or gilt sales with precise routes and start times.
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East Second Street
J.H. Kelley
John Shebeck
Columbus Junction
Cora Baird
Ainsworth
Fred and
Harlan Neuhart
Mi. S.W
Washington
Fitch Duck Club
Conesville
Lone Tree
N. D. Hinl
Paul Benell
Kalona
Pullic
Wayland
Rock Road
Lester C. Henss
Keota
Bert Dunbar
Eli White
Wellman
A. J. Gislain
Frank Birka
G. W. Augustine
C. C. Wilson
Dublin
Knoltek Bros
Timm
Haskins Ladies Aid Society Meets at Mrs Godlove Home
Haskins Jan 13 The Ladies Aid society met Jan 6 at Mrs Clara Godlove's home with fourteen members and two children present. They reviewed bills from recent sales and planned for the Ira Coon sale. Lunch was served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs Una Gordon and Mrs Owen Wehr.
Homemade doughnut pads for body relief
Home made doughnut shaped pads provide relief similar to commercial air cushions. Use a thick cotton pad larger than the protected area with a central hole and muslin strips wound to create a heavy ring. Rings can fit any body part including heel buttocks shoulder blades and elbow.
Frost Victims prompt sanitation to curb overwintering pests
After frost kills plants, pull and burn or bury all annuals. Cut and discard perennial tops as well. Such disposal aims to kill insects overwintering as larvae or pupae in seed capsules or plant stems.
Pisa Tower Receives Extra Story Despite Ongoing Lean
Sixty years after the initial tilt, a new architect added another level to the Leaning Tower of Pisa but could not stop the lean. William of Innsbruck completed the top two stories in 1350, creating longer one side of the columns while keeping the center of gravity within the structure. The Campanile stands 179 feet tall and has sunk seven feet from its original level.
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Pisa
William of
Innsbruck
Local visitors and errands reported in Washington area
Mrs. Harry Showalter and another woman plan to visit until Friday before going to Albia. L. M. Birney and Una Gordon visited Frank Embree’s home near Brighton. They called on Robt. Witmers in Washington. Mrs. Leonard Strohm with Peggy and Tommy shopped in Washington Monday afternoon.
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Harry Showalter
Albia
L. M. Birney
Una Gordon
Frank Embree
Brighton
Robt. Wittmers
Washington
Leonard Strohm
Peggy
Tommy
Fast Flying Ducks Speed Across Distances
A report notes ducks achieving speeds from 40 to 80 miles per hour in flight. The observation highlights rapid movement and the range of velocities among waterfowl in flight.
Eye Sensitivity Compared to Fastest Film
The retina of the human eye is about 3,000 times more sensitive than the fastest photographic film, reflecting remarkable optical efficiency and perceptual acuity in human vision.
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Life
Boy Scout Troop Sells War Bonds in Portland Campaign
A Portland Maine Boy Scout troop conducted a nine day drive raising four thousand dollars in war bonds and stamps. The campaign showcased civic support and youth fundraising in wartime efforts.
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Portland
Maine
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Geo. Breitenbach
Iowa City
Dr. Salsbury
Adolf Hiter
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Hjalmar Schacht
Fuehrer
Schacht
London
New York
Hitler
Germany
International
Alwaysa
Charles Butterworth
Patric Knowles
Grace McDonald
Billy Gilbert
FOX
Rocking Chair Brigade
BRIGA
Court House
Washington County
William James
England
Life Magazine
Berard Baruch
Fred Downing
Sunday Register
Richards
Phillips & Hebner
Vicks
Stew Art
Chrivey
Phil Spitalny
His
All Girl Orchestra
Miniature - Pathe News
Journal
Haskins Ladies Aid Society
Mrs
Clara Godlove
Mrs. Gore
Albert Gore
Tennessee
House
Roosevelt
Congress
Representative Gore
Paul Lukas
Bette Davis
Redbook Magazine
Greer Garson
Walter Pidgeon
International Soundphoto
Yard & McFarlane Insurance Agency
Atchison
Acme
South East
John Shields & Sons
Buckley’s “Canadios
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Newfoundland
Buckley
U.S. A
Geo. McDaniels
Walter T, Oetjen
Oetjen Seed Store
Sun Mon Tue
Washington Lumber & Fuel CO
Pioneer Yard
Jim Wirth
Love Bros
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