Local servicemen return home for leaves and funerals
Lt. David B Pearson son of Mr and Mrs Frank Pearson arrived home on terminal leave and attended his uncle Grants funeral in Grinnell Iowa. He served 42 months in aviation medical engineering and saw action at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Other veterans Dick Crossett and Don Crossett returned on leaves from the Pacific and Europe theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David WB. Pearson
Frank Pearson
States
Fort Lewis
Wash
Pearson
Iowa
Grant Pearson
Medical Department of Aviation Engineering Group
Pacific
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Dick Crossett
Grinnell
D. Crossett
GI Team Faces Wayland Tonight at 7 30
Washington's GI basketball squad hosts Wayland independent team tonight at 7 30 with no admission charge. A packed seating space is anticipated after last Thursday's double header featuring GI and Y teams with Rock Island and Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wayland
Rock Island
Ainsworth
Wapello
West Liberty
Riverside Falls in Overtime to Tiffin 36 34
Riverside High boys basketball lost an overtime heartbreaker at Riverside Public School Gym Friday to Tiffin 36 34. Riverside trailed early, tied late in the fourth, but Tiffin held Riverside scoreless in overtime while scoring two points to seal the win. Lyle Fox returned after an injury in the third period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside High School
Riverside Public School
Tiffin
Latta
Burich
Lyle Fox
Families gather for visits as long-time residents move between states
Mr and Mrs Richard Birney travel to Eveleth Minnesota for a two week visit with her parents while their daughter Barbara stays behind with Birneys in Iowa. Lt j2 Birney recently discharged in Great Lakes after navy service starting in 1943 and South Pacific deployment. Velma Gallagher of Los Angeles arrives with Horace Allen and Dennis for funeral attendance of J Ed Gallagher. Daisy Huber hosts a 90th birthday event for Ella DeLong and son Mr DeLong. Relatives attend J Ed Gallagher funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Birney
Eveleth
Minn
Barbara
Navy
South Pacific
Velma Gallagher
Los Angeles
Calif
Horace Allen
Dennis
Penaluma
J. Ed Gallagher
Gallagher
Allen
M. C. DeLong
Crawfordsville
Daisy Huber
Ella DeLong
Mr. DeLong
Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Reported Today
At the hospital Margaret Ruth Dickerson from Kinross was admitted for an emergency appendectomy. Mrs Howard Reighard of Brightno was admitted after an accident. Mrs Percy Skubal of Ainsworth underwent major surgery today. Mrs Harold Jarvis of 511 South Marion avenue was admitted for minor surgery. Mrs Otto Emry of Brighton had a tonsillectomy this morning. Dismissals yesterday included Mrs Lloyd Brown Route Four and Mrs Tom Cantoni Route Two. Today also includes Mrs Earl Ferguson of Crawtfords Ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ruth Dickerson
Kinross
Howard Reighard
Brightno
Percy Skubal
Ainsworth
Harold Jarvis
South
Marion Avenue
Otto Emry
Brighton
Lloyd Brown
Route Four
Tom Cantoni
Mae Morgan
East Third Street
Lawrence Varney
North Fourth Avenue
Earl Ferguson
Crawtfords Ville
Service Bureau Veterans Column Note
This Washington Bureau weekly column offers veteran and serviceman topics and family questions. Readers may address inquiries to the bureau at 1616 Eye Street N W Washington D C for later column responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Western Newspaper Union
Eye Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Veterans Administration pays out 102 million in unemployment benefits
As of December 15 the VA reports about 331 000 World War II veterans receiving unemployment compensation totaling roughly 102.75 million. For the week ending December 1 about 247 360 veterans were jobless among 4 million discharged across states, with few states showing declines and many showing increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Administration
Armed Services
Michigan
Ohio
Oklahoma
New York
Texas
New Jersey
California
Illinois
Massachusetts
States
Army discharge Q&A for dependents and service rules
A reader asks about hardship discharges for a dependent mother. Answers explain applying via the Red Cross, eligibility for unemployment allowances with farming as a business, and that high point soldiers may be delayed due to transportation. Other items cover allotments, return timing after signed one year enlistments, farm ownership as a discharge basis, and eligibility for discharge with three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
A. L
Winfield
Kans
States
Air Corps
Converse
la. A
Pacific
Army
Greenbush
Minn
Office of Dependency Benefits
War Department
Newark
N. J
F. L
Lancaster
Wis. A
Columbus
Ohio
Europe
Grading Potatoes by Specific Gravity Test
Cornell University professor Ora Smith demonstrates a salt water specific gravity test to classify potatoes by dry matter. By using varying salt concentrations, potatoes are sorted into soggy, slightly mealy, mealy, and very mealy groups, with exact float points given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Smith
Cornell University
Protein Fibers Wool and Silk
Natural protein fibers wool and silk offer strength and warmth. They are elastic and absorb dyes easily, making them versatile for fabrics.
Handy Band Cutter Made From Common Farm Parts
A home made band cutter for corn shredding is described using a slot sawn lengthwise in a broom handle with an old mower or binder section inserted to form the cutting device.
Unit 10 Meeting At Dill Smith Home In Dill
Unit No. 10 of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met Friday afternoon at the Dill Smith home with 14 members and a guest, Mrs. Carl Keck. A. C. Durst led devotions, prayers and songs. Mrs. Keck read scripture on forgiveness from the heart. Margaret Hering reported secretary and treasurer figures. 14 sick calls noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dill-Smith
Wdoéman’s
Society of Christian Service of Methodist Church
Bert Dill
Mae Smith
Carl Keck
A. C. Durst
Keck
Maurice Crawford
A. Anderson
Marguerite Hering
William Gamon
Russia
Paul Warnoff
Crawford
Post Nuptial Party Honors Mrs Richards
Mrs Tom ny Richards was honored at a post nuptial party hosted by Eileen Hammen Claire Darbyshire and Mrs John Richards at Mrs Robert Reaney home. A miscellaneous shower featured pink and blue wheelbarrow gifts and guests enjoyed games a scrapbook and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Richards
Tommy Richards
Eileen Hammen
Claire Darbyshire
John Richards
Robert Rean
Barbara Minick
Phyllis Crayne
Marjorie Faulkner
Joan Keifer
Dallas Chamberlin
Lewis Goodlander
Max Goodlander
Reaney
Charles Hotle
Payne Marshall
Birthday Greetings Fill Local Social Pages
William M Beal celebrates 85th birthday in Henderson county Illinois. Anniversaries marked for Lloyd Nelson Babcock William James J M White Verle Gallagher. Sonja Sue Shetter and Daniel Syvight Holcomb noted with candles. Numerous others receive wishes from families and friends in Crawfordsville Welman Lisbon Olas Kalonu and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Beal
Journal
Henderson County, Ill
Lloyd Nelson
P. Kck
Babcock
William James
J. M. White
Verle Gallagher
Sonja Sue Shetter
Milford Shettler
Welman
Daniel Syvight Holcomb
Eugene Holcomb
S. J. Boyd
John Krotz
James Chalupa
Kalonu
Charles Chriurchill
John Lasek
South Highland
Arnold Nicholson
Margery Cherryhomes
Crawfordsville
John Westphal
Harry Sizer
Lisbon
J. M. Lloyd
Check Potato Storage For Better Products
New potato varieties can show internal reddish brown discoloration near freezing. Storage should keep tubers at 36 degrees F or higher to prevent decay and poor germination. Severely affected seed pieces decay after planting, reducing stand and weak hills. External appearance often hides internal issues.
Sturdy Gate Hinges Made From Old Horseshoes
A home carpentry note describes stouter hinges crafted from repurposed horseshoes. It advises spreading nail holes with a punch to fit larger spikes or small bolts for securing hinges to a post.
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9:20 Wednesday morning at the church located at 2842.
Muskrat Meal Proves Superior to Traditional Feed for Chicks
In Louisiana experiments baby chicks fed muskrat meal showed better gains than those fed meat scraps shrimp or fish meal. Eight pounds of muskrat meal equal ten pounds meat meal in crude protein and supported stronger growth up to eight weeks. Broilers fed dried muskrat caused no objectionable flavors in family tests and researchers suggest other animals may be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Wedding Anniversary Symbols by Theme List
The article outlines traditional wedding anniversary symbols for each year spanning from the 1st to the 75th. It pairs numbers with materials such as paper cotton leather and ends with diamond for 60th and 75th anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Rest Periods Boost Cow Milk Yields
Every cow needs a rest period of six to eight weeks to maximize milk production in her next milking cycle. The guidance stresses scheduled breaks to maintain health and optimal output.
Social Calendar of Club and Community Events
Listings for DeMolay Masons Rainbow Girls Pythian Sisters and many clubs with meetings dinners potlucks and special programs. Hostesses and locations include Mrs Boyd White Mrs Homer Stephen and Mrs Lloyd Miller with times from afternoon to evening across churches temples and halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Order of Rainbow Girls
Maso
J.T.T
Boyd White
Homer Stephen
S. Iowa Ave
Myrtie McCleary
D. DP. Davis
Baster Club
Baker
Marion Ave
Dust Us
J. H. Campbell
Rosemary Club
Earl Galloway
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Lloyd Miller
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Leonard Lkeinning
St. Anthony Circle
Ray Whiteheeding
Hall
Garden Dept
Methodist Church
Homer Jarrard
St. James Circle
Betty Marston Celebrates 12th Birthday Party
Betty Marston daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Marston marked her twelfth birthday with a party hosted by her mother. The Lincoln sixth grader invited classmates from Stewart and Lincoln elementary schools to games and a matinee at the State Theater and enjoyed refreshments and a decorated cake. Guests included Mary Lou Marston Patty Berry Darlene Miller Patty Brock Nancy Burham Eva Blattner Joyce Logan Charlotte Jackson Betty Ann Kunik and Mary Lou Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Marston
Floyd Marston
Betty
Lincoln
Stewart School
Marston
State Theater
Nancy Burham
Eva Blattner
Joyce Logan
Charlotte Jackson
Betty Ann Kunik
Mary Lou Robertson
Eye Aids Billions of Impulses for Clearer Sight
The eye receives billions of light impulses each second and many eyes require aids to condition light for better vision. Researchers emphasize optical aids and illumination improvements to enhance daily sight for people with reduced vision.
Honor Darbyshire At a Family Party
Mr and Mrs Clair Darbyshire were honored at a family gathering hosted by Mrs Faye Turnipseed. Darbyshire had just returned from Army service in the Pacific after over three years. The couple and their daughter Pamela received many gifts as relatives marked the discharge. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Lou Pauer and Mrs W C Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Darbyshire
Faye Turnipseed
Darbyshire
Pacific Area
Army
Pamela
Lou Pauer
W. C. Robertson
Statlers Host Enterprise Club Oyster Supper and Meeting
Mr and Mrs Keith Statler and Nancy hosted the January Enterprise Community club oyster supper. After the meal Mrs John Robertson president invited members to hold February at her home. Progressive games awarded high scores to Emma Ralston and Charles Ralston while Glen Gordon won the low score prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Statler
Nancy
Enterprise Community Club
John Robertson
Emma Ralston
Charles Ralston
Glen Gordon
Pilotburg Society At Anderson Home
Mrs. Clementine Anderson hosted the Pilotburg Ladies Aid Thursday with 11 members present. Mrs. Jeanette Scott led devotions and the business session. Marian McGinnis joined as a new member. The group voted to continue its mystery friend program for the year. February meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clementine Anderson
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Jeanette Scott
Marian McGinnis
Small gathering shares prayers contests and refreshments
Mrs. Margaret Brinning led the prayers with guests invited to add a few words. Mrs. Velda Chalupa directed two contests before the hostess served refreshments. Attendees included Kenneth Bishop Duane Chalupa Linda Scott Frankie and Max Stransky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Brinning
Velda Chalupa
Kenneth Bishop
Duane Chalupa
Linda Scott
Frankie and
Max Stransky
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Lloyd Scott
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Des Moines
Pryone Marshall
R. E. Whisler
Ed Chabal
Fort Snelling
Virginia Shepherd
Parsons College
Fairfield
Mrs
Frank Shepherd
Harold Johnson
Stevie
Mr. Johnson
Dr. T. M. Mast
Howard McCleery
Nic MecCleery
France
Nic
Keith Cook
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Max Cook
Mrs. Wade Gardner
Indianola
Morton
Gardner
Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
Myral McCreedy
Harry McCreedy
Iowa City
Ross MccCreedy
West Point
Marjorie McCreedy
Davenport
Jim Gallagher
Muscatine
Dale Gallagher
Fort Dodge
Service Bureau
M. W
South Edmunton, N. Y
Cornell
W. J. Dryden
Herman Doran
Charles Doran
Thomas Hugh DeVarman
Olas
Judith Ann Curl
Howard Curl
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Avehureh
Everett Huber
Ira Huber
Ralph Tudlock
Hi.j. Club
Joe Knotek
W.T.U
J. A. Hawthorne
Main St
Clyde Crile
Bert
Colanders
Bibless
Aluminum
Alec
Honor Darbyshire
Statlers
Enterprise Club
Pilotburg Society
Anderson Home
Washington Dairy
TIN Shop
C.V. Crall
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