Local Army and Navy Addresses and Moves in Harlingen and Beyond
Local notices list new addresses for military personnel including Col Henry H Godwin in Harlingen Texas and Robert S Brown in Seattle Washington. Also updated are Clyde B Finke at Treasure Island San Francisco. Lt Beatrice Wilson bidding farewell at home. and several service members relocating or traveling to Fort Leonard Wood Davenport Chicago New Guinea Dos Palos Sedalia Yuma and Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Brown
Moscow
Idaho
Naval Hospital
Seattle
Wash
Robert S. Brown
U. S. Navy Hospital
Bob
R. E. Brown
Alfred C. Brown
New London
Washington
Demons Fall At Fairfield 28-17 In Basketball
Washington high school Demons lost to Fairfield Trojans 28 to 17. Paul Maxwell failed to score after a 18 point game against Fort Madison. Demons showed strong ball handling but poor shooting. Fairfield overcome early 15-3 burst with height advantage, led 16-9 at halftime and 22-11 after three quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairfield Trojans
Washington Boys
Fairfield
Paul Maxwell
Fort Madison
Demons
Trojans
Local families host visiting guests and celebrate birthdays
Mrs Billa DeLong and Mrs Daisy Huber of Crawfordsville accompanied Mr and Mrs M C DeLong to Ottumwa Thursday to visit the Roy Caviness family. A birthday dinner honored Keith and Kenneth Caviness and other relatives with four birthday cakes. Karen Caviness of Ottumwa visits her grandparents. Other notes include Frank McFarlane returning from Oskaloosa after visiting relatives, Donald Wilson preparing for weeks in hospital after a hip operation, Lt Scott deployed to Bruning for training, Irene Coffman and Rosana Haifley taking jobs in Waterloo defense work, and the Rudiger family attending Monmouth College events and later performing for wounded soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billa DeLong
Daisy Huber
Crawfordsville
M. C. DeLong
OttumwWgg
Roy Caviness
Keith
Kenneth
Medical progress trims wartime evacuation hospital deaths
The African campaign saw army evacuation hospitals report a 2% to 3% death rate the lowest in history. Plasma, sulfa drugs and advanced surgery were credited with this medical victory, reducing deaths by over 11 percentage points compared with World War I.
Richland Keeps Ke-Wash Lead With West Chester Win
Richland remains atop the Ke-Wash league with an undefeated record after a 39 to 27 victory over West Chester. Hendrickson scored 18 and McClurg 14 for Richland while Mayer led Chester with 12. Keota beat Wellman 37 to 19 to stay second as Freshwaters 18 and Brown 15 paced the winners. North English edged Kalona 18 to 17 with Wilkerson scoring the decisive basket in the final minute. Brighton had an open date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
West Chester
Hendrickson
McClurg
Mayer
Chester
Keota
Wellman
Freshwaters
Brown
North English
Kalona
Wilkerson
Brighton
Mission Leader Dr. Jones to Speak at Nazarene Rally
Dr. C Warren Jones general secretary and secretary of foreign missions for the Church of the Nazarene will be guest speaker at a rally Sunday January 15 at 10 45 a m at the local Nazarene church on East Jefferson street The visit is tied to plans to extend missionary activities to Puerto Rico Honduras and Nicaragua and Jones will discuss Church Activities in a World at War The public is invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Warren Jones
Kansas City
Church of the Nazarene
Nazarene
East Jefferson Street
James Robwins
Foreign Missions
Puerto Rico
Honduras
Nicaranga
Latin America
Jones
Funeral of Joseph M. Utterback in Ainsworth
Funeral services for Joseph M. Utterback were held in the Methodist church at Ainsworth with Reverends Robins and Shook presiding. A quartet performed music, pallbearers listed, and burial followed in Ainsworth cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Utterback
Joseph M. Utterback
Methodist
Ainsworth
F. J. Robins
E. J. Shook
Sam Stephens
Frank Mahin
Audra Pearson
Ray Blankehorn
John Clegg
Manford Rabenold
Frank Carson
John Rath
Carl White
Ainsworth Cemetery
Mushroom industry grows across America
Commercial mushrooms expanded nationwide from near Chester County Pennsylvania where pioneers in West Chester and Kennett Square built the industry. By 1942 the crop reached 48 million pounds, with two thirds produced in the region while cultivation spread to areas near Boston New York Cleveland Chicago Kansas City and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Chester County
Pennsylvania
West Chester
Kennett Square
Boston
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Kansas City
San Francisco
Harvesting Beans Warns Against Overripe Pods
Harvest beans while pods are smooth to avoid tough stringy seeds. Pale beans require mulching as overripe pods hide under foliage. Pick every two to three days until bearing ends and share excess with neighbors.
Large Pupils Help Fish See In Dim Water
The text notes fish have large pupils to admit more light since water absorbs light. It compares this to human eyes where pupils enlarge in reduced light to improve vision.
Navy issues new six million square mile Antarctic chart
A new hydrographic chart covering six million square miles of Antarctica and southern polar regions has been issued by the Navy's hydrographic office. It compiles published data and field observations from the United States Antarctic Service and other nations, detailing depths to 5500 fathoms, high ice cliffs, a 10000 foot polar plateau, and multiple distant coastlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Antarctica
Hydrographic Office
Navy Department
United States Antarctic Service
Richard E. Byrd
Com. R. A. J. English
the Bear
Byrd
Antarctic Circle
United States
Europe
Weddel Sea
Roosevelt Sea
Polar
New Zealand
Cake Finally Catches Up With Yankee Sergeant
A fruit cake mailed from Natchez Mississippi in October reached Marine Sergt. William H. Covington in San Diego after a circuitous voyage through the South Pacific. Pvt. Robert L. Anway found it and returned it to Covington who shared a portion with Anway's wife before it sailed again to the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Natchez
Miss
William H. Covington
Mary Chisholm
Covington
South Pacific
Robert L. Anway
Anway
Blitzed Bottle Babies Suffer Pram Shortage
In London Lancashire town Bottle prams are in short supply as wartime relief funds from the American British War Relief Society were spent on 100 perambulators. Mothers of three or more children are prioritized. doctors urge extending milk and eggs certificates to include perambulators to ease demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lancashire
British War Relief Society of America
E. H. Smith
Bottle Maternity Child Welfare Committee
F. T. Wood
Indians Get Sulfa and Medicine Man Is Through
Fort Hall Idaho. Superintendent C L Graves says government medical care for Indian wards has progressed greatly in 15 years. He calls sulfa drugs a godsend for Indians and credits them with nearly eradicating trachoma while noting a shift away from traditional healing rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Hall
Idaho
C. L. Graves
Fort Hall Reservation
Graves
Mess Hall Job Perils At Malden Army Field
Jim Smith of Long Island New York suffered multiple cuts and gashes while working in the Malden army air field mess hall. His superior officer reviewed Smith’s file to confirm proper classification. Smith formerly performed as a sword swallower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden, MO
Jim Smith
Long Island, N. Y
Malden Army Air Field Mess Hall
Smith
Pedestrian fatalities and injuries cited by safety council
The national safety council reports that last year 10,000 people were killed and about 200,000 injured in pedestrian accidents nationwide.
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National Safety Council
ESOCIAL HIGHLIGHTS W S C S PLANS YEAR'S WORK AT MEETINGS
The Woman's Society of Christian Service units of the Methodist church held their first meetings of the church year in members' homes. Unit One hosted 24 members plus two children with Mrs. George Birney presiding. Committees were named for the year and mission studies reviewed India and Burma Surgeon. Unit Two met at Mrs Will Kos with 12 members and visitor Mrs BE Shepherd present. Unit Three met at Mrs George Foster with 12 members. 19 calls reported. Unit Four gathered at Mrs L L Loveless. 80 calls reported and committees named. Unit Five hosted 12 members. resignation of secretary treasurer accepted and a new treasurer named. Unit Six welcomed 24 members. bishops' crusade announced and May general meeting assigned. Unit Seven hosted a cooperative luncheon led by unit officers. Unit Nine One met with 7 members and four visitors. unit leader led business and mission study. Unit Nine Two and Jennie Clemens welcomed new member Mrs Will Richards as hospital robes for Red Cross were worked on. Unit One Percent and Mrs Durst hosted 12 members for devotionals and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
George Birney
C. B. Reed
I. D. Quinn
M. E. DeLashmutt
India
Burma
Will Kos
BE. BE. Shepherd
L. F. Harding
BE. S. Hebner
G. Workhoven
Foster Home
George Foster
Unit No. 3
W. S. Kyle
Foster
Fred Downing
Edwin Griffith
John Lee
E. B. Hammer
Tom Carson
Rodney Kephart
Marjorie
Ralph Junkin
Unit No. 5
H. M. Shaver
T. F. Barker
Merle Green
R. R. Noonan
Paul Thomassen
T. L. Brookhart
Unit 6
Thomassen
Byron Snider
Hugh Hall
Unit No. 9-2
Jennie Clemens
Lauder Kennedy
Will Richards
Scott Wilcox
George Dare
Lyle Wilcox
Durst
Class Has Dinner In Church Parlors
Members of the Bible class at United Presbyterian Church taught by David Livingston enjoyed a cooperative supper in the church dining room with 50 present. Mr and Mrs R H McCleery led the party with holiday themed table decorations and stunts. Captain Fred Blick army chaplain at Kearnsfield Utah and Private Ruth Blick WAC at Fort Riley Kaw spoke about camp work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
David Livingston
Church
R. H. McCleery
George Rudiger
McCleery
Rudiger
Valentine
Livingston
Fred Blick
Kearnsfield
Utah
Ruth Blick
WAC
Fort Riley
Kaw
First Seed Plants: Seed Ferns Dominate Devonian Flora
The first seed plants were seed ferns closely resembling true ferns. They emerged in the late Devonian period of the Paleozoic era about 300 million years ago.
Two Vegetables in One Beet Tops and Roots Highlight Health
When beets are young and tender, they yield two vegetables in one. The greens serve as a iron rich leafy vegetable with vitamins, while the beet roots contain vitamin B1 and G.
Owen and Huston announce county and state candidacies
John Owen announces candidacy for County Attorney of Washington County Iowa in the June primary 1944. Tr H Huston announces candidacy for Representative, subject to Republican voters at the June 5 primary. Crawfordsville Ta. 28612SH
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
Office of Representative
Tr. H. Huston
Hospital Admissions and Discharges in Ainsworth
At the hospital Mrs. Joseph Guinn of Ainsworth was admitted as a medical patient last night and this morning James Clegg of Ainsworth was admitted as a medical patient. Mrs. Anthony Mondie and her son Anthony Samuel of 609 North Avenue B were discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Guinn
Ainsworth
James Clegg
Anthony Mondie
Anthony Samuel
North Avenue B
Social Calendar of Club Meetings and Events
Monday events include Rainbow Girls at 7 30 p m. a Masonic temple drama department and Red Cross sewing room with Dutch treat refreshments at Wingas cafe. Tuesday features Lythian Sisters and auxiliary meetings at KP hall I O O F hall and an Odd Fellows guest night at I O O F hall. Further notices list Fooster club Presbyter ian church circle and other gatherings with meals, roll calls, and reminders to bring items for lunches and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Red Cross
Winga’s
Lythian Sisters
K.P
V.fuw
K.b. Hall
I.O
F. Hall
Hugh Hall
Arthur Duensing
Don Wylie
McCleary Circle of Presbyterian Church
Orville Elder
Anniversary congratulations for Mr and Mrs William Finke
Congratulations are extended to Mr and Mrs William Finke on their anniversary marking their 1891 marriage. The couple celebrates a long union with well wishers noting their enduring partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Finke
Five Year Old Hannah Crossett Celebrates Birthday
Hannah Belle Crossett daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold E Crossett of South Avenue B turns five today. She is named for her grandmother Mrs C M Crossett of Wellman who observes her birthday February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Belle Crossett
Harold E. Crossett
South Avenue B
C. M. Crossett
Wellman
James Allen DeWitt Born 1942 in Washington
James Allen DeWitt was born in Washington in 1942 and later moved to California with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Laurence De Witt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen DeWitt
Washington
California
Laurence DeWitt
Brighton girl Glenda Hollenbeck turns three
Glenda Sue Hollenbeck daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hollenbeck of Brighton celebrates her third birthday today with three candles on her cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda Sue Hollenbeck
Kenneth Hollenbeck
Brighton
Birthday wishes go to local residents across towns
Others accepting birthday congratulations are Elwyn Gardner of Rock Island Maude Hott of Dundee Tl Joe Nelson Mrs John Sonkup of Riverside Donald Feltz Mrs Ross Van Winkle Viola Marek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwyn Gardner
Rock Island
Maude Hott
Dundee
Joe Nelson
John Sonkup
Riverside
Donald Feltz
Ross van Winkle
Viola Marek
Washington Officer Eldridge Birthday Abroad
Lt. Col. W. G. Pen Eldridge is noted as being farther from home than any other Washington figure who will observe a birthday tomorrow. The report highlights his extended posting and the milestone date for commemoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. “Pen” Eldridge
Washington
Second birthday for Tarrence Hunt and Carol Garrett noted
Tomorrow marks Tarrence Dean Hunt son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Hunt turning two and Carol Mae Garrett daughter of Mr and Mrs Laurel Garrett also celebrating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrence Dean Hunt
Floyd Hunt
Carol Mae Garrett
Laurel
New Haven Ladies Aid Society Meets for All Day Quilt Work
The New Haven Ladies Aid society met with Mrs Dessie Cuddeback on Wednesday for an all day session. Twelve members attended along with several children. They tied three quilts and prepared several care boxes for soldiers. The next meeting will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Dessie Cuddeback
Mrs Ben Fitzgerald Hosts Friendship Club Gathering
Mrs Ben Fitzgerald hosted the Friendship Club yesterday afternoon for nine members. Guests included Mrs Edith Schaffer of Chicago and others. The group enjoyed guessing games and read letters from servicemen Set Charles Walton at Camp Robinson Ark and Captain Max Donaldson in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Fitzgerald
The
Friendship Club
Edith Schaffer
Chicago
Robert Quinn
Shirley Augustine
Sterling Holmes
Charles Walt
Camp Robinson
Ark
Max Donaldson
England
Augustine
Holmes
Rainbow Girls Plan Public Installation
The Order of Rainbow Girls invite members of the Order ofastern Star and Masonic lodge, parents and friends to a public installation at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon at the Masonic temple. Lois Mace will succeed retiring worthy advisor Virginia Holden with her corps of officers to take part in installation ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Rainbow Girls
Order of Astern Star
Masonic Lodge
Parents
Friends of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Virginia Holden
Lois Mace
Katherine Flynn Hosts St James Circle Social
Katherine Flynn entertained members of St. Josephs Circle of St James church at her home Thursday evening after a business meeting led by Alice Dempsey. Pinochle and bridge were played. Mrs. Alex Gevox won high pinnochle prize and Lucy Dempsey won in bridge. Rev H J Corcoran and Catherine Swift attended along with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Flynn
St. Joseph's
St. James Church
Alice Dempsey
Alex Gevoc
Lucy Dempsey
H. J. Corcoran
Catherine Swift
St Rita Circle Holds January Meeting at St James Church
The January St Rita Circle meeting at St James church was led by Mrs. Ted Johnson with co hosts Mrs Ed Kauffman Mrs Wilmer Kauffman and Mrs An tone Kauffman. Eighteen members and Father Corcoran attended as plans were made for a benefit card party to aid the school fund at K C hall on January 19 with banco and other games followed by seasonal refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rita
St. James Church
Ted Johnson
Ed Kauffman
Wilmer Kauffman
Antone Kauffman
Father Corcoran
K. C. Hall
Costesses
Birthday notices for Arbogast Tuers and Snider children
Elizabeth Mae Arbogast turns ten tomorrow as does Vivian Tuers who will be eleven. Lenora Beil Snider, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Snider, also has a birthday tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Mae Arbogast
Joe Arbogast
Viviaan Tuers
Lloyd Luers
Lenora Beil Snider
Kenneth Snider
Birthday Dinner Attended by Notables Across Several Towns
Mrs Lester Macon of Springville joins Charles Kallous Viola Anderson and others at a Sunday birthday dinner. Also present are Mrs John Redlinger Dorothy Chance Mrs Wilbur Pribyl Kalona Mrs Harold Johnson Fairfield and Russell Rohrer 8 kK 2/C of the Atlantic fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Macon
Springville
Charles Kallous
Viola Anderson
John Redlinger
Dorothy Chance
Wilbur Pribyl
Kalona
Harold Johnson
Fairfield
Russell Rohrer
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Col
Henry H. Godwin
F.G.T.S
Harlingen
Texas
Clyde B. Finke
Patrol Force
Administration Bidg
Treasure Island
Calif
McLellan’s
Silas Ross
Davenport
Clarence Woods
Nate Ross
Marjorie Faulkner
Frances Porter
W. P. Moore
Austin L. Moore
New Guinea
Ethel Monroe
Ames
Hubert Lohrer
Curtis Bay
Lohrer
Julia Lohrer
Paul Dodder
Eagle Field
Dos Palos
John L. Humphreys
Yuma Army Air Field
Stockton Field
E.M
Yuma
Arizona
Fred Speed
Sedalia Army Airfield
Warfrensburg
Tommy
Little’s Furniture
Journal Big
Snook
Lindsey
Norman
Warner
Maxwell
Marshall
Bostwick
Boileau
Batterson
Karen Caviness of
Ottumwa
Mrs. M. C. DeLong
Frank McFarlane
Oskaloosa
Hush Crayne
Crayne
Donald Wilson
Charles Wilson
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
Wilson
Ward A. Children’s Hospital
Lloyd Scott
Bruning
Nebr
Max Marble
Scott
Bruning Air Field
Irene Coffman
Rosana Haifley
Waterloo
Monmouth
Ill
Monmouth College
Monmouth Theater
Rudigers
Georganne
Virginia McLaughlin
Galesburg
Camp Ellis
Navy
Cake
W.S.C.S
Unit No. 4
L. L. Loveless
Edgar Stout
Unit No
Wayne Zeck
Miles Stout
Marie Blaine
Charities Eggers
Henry Berdo
Joe Knotek
Harry Drake
Gripsholm
A. ©. Durts
Unit No. 1
Herman Genkinger
L. C. Woodburn
Mary Shields
John
Owen
Pittsburgh
Duplate and
Duplite Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Indian Creek Club
H. W. Mineart
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Jim Deal
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Nelson Woodford
Luke
Sunshine Community Club
Wes Meyer
Roll Call
Birthplace
Mildred Meyer
Mangold’s Service
Ben Fitzgerald
St. Rita Circle
Garrett
Chey At
Towa
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