Attendance at Iowa Purdue game highlights local families
Local residents visiting Fort Madison and nearby towns attended the Iowa Purdue basketball game Saturday evening. Names include Mr. and Mrs. William Sitler, Dr. J. M. Lloyds family, Mr. and Mrs. Max Marble, Claud Tucker, Ralph Gibson, Bill Glassbrier, Verle Gallagher, Lawrence and Wayne Wilson, Preston Wolf, Harry Simpson, Lee Holland, Bill Shannon, Bruce Cowden, Clinton Kelley, Mrs. George Breitenbach and granddaughter Jan Barclay. Families traveled to Mineral Wells Texas for housing and military assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa-Purdue
William Sitler
J. M. Lloyd
Max Marble
Claud Tucker
Ralph Gibson
Bill Glassbrier
Verle Gallagher
Lawrence
Wayne Wilson
Preston Wolf
Harry Simpson
Lee Holland
Bill Shannon
Bruce Cowden
Clinton Kelley
George Breitenbach
Jan Barclay
Esterday
Fort Madison
Ieral Wells
Texas
Robert Barclay
Camp Wolters
Hospital Admissions And Births In Local Area
Mrs. Fred Hermann was admitted as a medical patient. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mound announce the birth of a nine and a half pound son at 6.24 yesterday morning. Mrs. Mina West was admitted as a medical patient. Paul Snakenberg and Mrs. Arthur Harris with son Archie were dismissed yesterday. Dennis Forrest underwent surgery this morning. C W Kade maker had a tonsillectomy this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lukavsky are parents of a baby weighing eight pounds eight ounces born at 5.04 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hermann
Route Three
Keith Mound
C. W. Kademaker
Ainsworth
Edwin Lukavsky
Route Two
Y Team Plays at Chester and Ainsworth
The Washington Y team travels to West Chester tonight to face a squad of former high school stars, some furloughed from military service. They then visit Ainsworth on Wednesday to meet a team they previously defeated. The Y aims for its tenth and eleventh wins after a nine game streak on home courts.
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Washington
War Update From The Front In The Ardennes
Allied forces fight bitter battles around Malmedy and Houffalize as winter conditions slow advances. German counter blows threaten advances as air cover is limited by ice and fog. In a separate raid, over 600 Liberators and Fortresses with fighters hit four key rail yards in southern Germany.
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Thierimont
Malmedy
1St Army
Hodges
Wilbrin
Dinez
Germany
R.A.F
Japs Worried by Yank Victories Over Luzon Advance
Allied forces reported a rapid advance from Lingayen Gulf toward Manila with about 40 miles gained and heavy fighting near the Rosario airfield, while Japanese lines on Luzon showed weakness. US bombers based in China reportedly struck Hankow, destroying 24 Japanese aircraft and damaging 33.
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Domei
Luzon
Manila
Philippines
Lingayen Gulf
MacArthur
U.S
Rosario
Hankow
Ani
Gardner son reports move from battle zone in December
Pvt. Richard Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Gardner, writes home December 28 from a highly active front. He notes the unit was moved back that day and pledges to write again soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Gardner
Pvt
Richard Gardner
Wool Care List for Garments and Accessories
Line up wool clothes for airing and brushing inside and out. Include wool shoes slippers arctics hats. Brush seams turn cuffs turn out pockets. Snoop for moths and whisk off dirt.
New Dress Adds Small Under Arm Shields and Back Shield
A dress design includes small under arm shields and a back shield to deter perspiration and body oil stains. The back shield, even if thin, adds extra warmth and coverage.
Officers Elected by St. Pauls Churches
At St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church in Valley a congregational dinner and meeting followed services. Treasurer Artur Mayer reported a $300 year gain, and Women’s Aid contributions rose nearly £400. The churches, organized in 1850, moved to incorporation. Washington St Pauls members elected: President Albert Zieglaws sky, VP Ted Givans, Treasurer Raymond Landau, Financial Secretary Evert Westen, Secretary Henery Lanning, Deacon J E Deal. Valley Old officers re elected: President Homer Mayer, VP Robert Sheetz, Treasurer Arthur Mayer, Secretary Walter Sheetz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed
Valley
Artur Mayer
Walter Sheetz
Ladies Aid Society
Milo J. Phillips
Washington St. Paul's Church
Phillips
F. W. Eastwood
Alfred Trenerry
Washington
Albert Zieglowsky
Ted Givans
Homer Mayer
Robert Sheetz
Arthur Mayer
J. E. Deal
Salvage of Household Fats Urged for War Effort in Iowa
Des Moines January 11 1945 Iowa officials urge every homemaker to start or resume salvaging kitchen fats for the war effort and national food supply The campaign stresses a critical shortage of hard fats for direct war needs and urges storing fats in any leak proof container and delivering them to meat markets or local collectors Every teaspoon of salvaged fat counts toward ammunition medicines and war equipment and may save a life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
George
Sheehe
Lowa
WEA
Tata and Oils
Iowa
Ivery Town
Funeral services for J S Crawford held at local church
The L A Jones funeral home hosted the funeral of J S Crawford on Sunday afternoon. Dr Jed K Miller of the Methodist church conducted the services. Pallbearers were six nephews Harry Stacey Lee Stacey Raymond Stacey Harry Dusenbery Alvin Shaw and Herbert Campbell. Burial followed in West Chester cemetery.
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L. A
Glycerin Prevents Fog on Windows and Glasses
A small amount of glycerin rubbed onto freshly cleaned windows mirrors or eyeglasses prevents fogging in damp or foggy weather. It can also help when one must stand over steaming hot water.
Drama Department to Lead Club Guest Night Program
Members of the Fortnightly club may bring a guest to the general meeting and guest night at the Methodist church. The Drama department will present two readings and a one act comedy with musical numbers. Public Affairs leaders will run the social hour afterward.
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George Kerr
Leslie Gates
William Beggs
Marjorie Thompson
W. B. Dupuis
Vf.w
K.C. Hall
Navy War Wives Club
B. McCleary Circle
Tom Berdo
Ruth Mirneart
Lefe
Ann Judson Circle of Baptist Church
A. Trenerry
Susannah
Methodist Church
Ivan Marston
Martha Downing
Social Calendar Highlights Community Clubs and Meetings
A dense social calendar lists events across groups including Order of Rainbow Girls Daughters of Union Veterans Vigilant Sunday School Auxiliary Fortnightly Club Navy Wives Circle and more. Church and school activities fill evenings with dinners potlucks choirs and meetings at chapels union halls and homes.
Local Social Notes From Community Groups
W C T U meets at 2736 pm and a public library event at Little Flower Circle starts at 8 p m. Mrs Bernard McCarthy hosts an O F S pinochle party at the Masonic temple with two pan games.
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Little Flower Circle
Bernard McCarthy O.F
Retail Units Share of Unpaid Family Labor Rises
As of 19, about 1 770 000 retail units operated in the country with 754 000 using no paid help. Owners and families performed all work. Another 400 000 units employed only one person.
Neighbors Welcome New Families With Farewell to Others
Fifty residents attended a neighborhood gathering at Roy Carter's home in Pleasant Plain to bid farewell to families leaving and welcome new ones arriving. Attendees shared a pot luck meal, entertainment by Carole Hines, readings by Johnny Donaldson and Harry Hines, and games for children. New arrivals include the Burr Fortney and Ernest Strum families. several longtime residents are moving to new farms and homes in the area.
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Roy Carter
Joe Hines
Pleasant Plain
Carole Hines
Donald Fortney
Kirksville
Missouri
Johnny Donaldson
Harry Hines
Bob Carter
Louie Braine
Norma
Howard McCleery
Talleyrand
Burr Fortney
Ernest Strum
Spevacek
Harold Strum
Harry Donaldson
Mae Smith
Carrie Dill
Melville Donaldson
Jay Darby
Keota
Hilton Durst
Arthur Durst
St Pauls Guild Meeting at Zieglowsky Home
The St Pauls Womens Guild met at Mrs John Zieglowsky s home with 18 members seven children and three guests present. President Alice Finke conducted the session with scripture by Mrs Harold Wilson a talk by Rev Milo Phillips and reports. Flower and card committee nominees included Mrs Ruth Zieglowsky Mrs Raymond Landau and Mrs Wilson. Refreshments were served.
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St. Paul's Women's Guild
John Zieglowsky
Martha
Alice Finke
Harold Wilson
Milo Phillips
Ruth Zieglowsky
Raymond Landau
Wilson
Men of Club Give Party at School in Wyman
The Wy man Community Club husbands hosted a party at the school gym Friday night for wives and families. A Mt Pleasant male quartet headlined with local reads and music by The Gang and others. C Dewey Davis and Paul Huston won reading contests as the audience applauded the entertainers. Refreshments followed and the men were thanked by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Dewey Davis
Granville Love
Paul Huston
W. O. Yohe
Wyman
Courtesies For Mr and Mrs Bogle In Washington Visit
Mr and Mrs Cloyee Bogle of Long Beach California were guests of McLanch ine relatives and friends during a brief Washington visit. Mrs Ed Gray hosted a dinner courtesy for the Bogles and Lt Thomas Gray is nearby in Long Beach. A cooperative dinner with Medwauchumn and McCleery relatives was noted, and the Bogles joined several small gatherings hosted by locals including Mrs O F F Boller and Mrs H A Beenblossom and son Donald at a high tea and other social courtesies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyee Bogle
Long Beach
Calif
Washington
McLanchiine
Ed’ Gray
Thomas Gray
Medwauchumn
McCleery
Carolyn Hamilton
Cedar chests praised for beauty and convenience
The article extols cedar chests for stylish finishes and practical use. The note adds a brief agenda that the next meeting will be with Mrs. Wilson.
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Ments
Mrs. Wilson
Williams Finke celebrate 54th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs William Finke receive congratulations on their 54th wedding anniversary marking decades of shared life and enduring partnership.
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William Finke
Local birthday notices for Dewitt Hollenbeck and Crossett children
James Allen DeWitt turns three today with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence DeWitt having moved to California. Glenda Sue Hollenbeck marks her fourth birthday, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hollenbeck of Brighton. Hannah Belle Crossett celebrates her sixth birthday, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Crossett.
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James Allen Dewitt
Lawrence DeWitt
California
Glenda Sue Hollenbeck
Kenneth Hollenbeck
Brighton
Hannah Belle Crossett
Harold E. Crossett
Birthday greetings reach former residents across states
Former Washington residents Maude Hott of Dundee Alabama E wyn Gardner of Holtville California celebrate birthdays today, joined by Joe Nelson Mrs John Soukno of Riverside Donald Feltz son of Francis and M r Feltz of Valley Mrs Ross Van Winkle of Merrimac Viola Marek of Riverside and Joan Schoonover of Shiloh in the daily birthday list.
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Washington
Maude Hott
Dundee
Ewyn Gardner
Holtville
Calif
Joe Nelson
John Soukno
Riverside
Donald Feltz
Francis Feltz
Valley
Ross van Winkle
Merrimac
Viola Marek
Joan Schoonover
Shiloh
Knights of Pythias to Install Officers Wednesday
The Knights of Pythias lodge will meet at K P hall Wednesday evening for installation of officers. Refreshments will be served. Also note a change of meeting night to Wednesday. Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 1 30 Wednesday morning at the church.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
K. P. Hall
Presbyterian Onmierning
Clendale Community Social Friday Evening
Clendale residents gather Friday January 19 at 8:00 PM for a community social. Families bring their own sandwiches pickles and table service while coffee is provided by Marjorie Woods the tea cupper.
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Clendale
Marjorie Woods
Eshia
Helen Stone to Give Voice Recital at United Presbyterian
Helen Stone will present a voice recital at 8:30 Wednesday evening in the United Presbyterian church. The public is invited to attend with Mrs Leo G Stone providing piano accompaniment. Assisting are Mrs Lester Luckenbill on cello Gwendolyn Ramseyer contralto soloist and Shirley Dunlap on oboe.
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Helen Stone
United Presbyterian Church
Leo G. Stone
Miss Stone
Lester Luckenbill
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Shirley Dunlap
Carolyn Hamilton
Share and Play Square Promotes Biscuita and Low Point Food
An unclear fragment hints at a promotion or game tied to square items and foods like biscuita. It mentions using low point values and shared play concepts, but details are missing.
Mrs. B. McCreedy Hosts Highland Club Meeting
The Highland Social club met Thursday at Mrs Burke McCreedy s home with 17 members and two visitors. Lee Conry was voted a new member. Officers for six months are Milford McCreedy president Herbert Campbell vice president W R Murphy secretary treasurer John Quinn reporter. Refreshments were served and Mrs William Murphy invited the next meeting to her home in February.
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Highland Social Club
Burke McCreedy
Lee Conry
Milford McCreedy
Herbert Campbell
W. R. Murphy
John Quinn
William Murphy
Harland Hosts H H Club Meeting With Guest
Mrs Ehliner Harland hosted the HE club gathering Friday afternoon with seven members and guest Mrs Don Smith. President Mrs Don Applegate led a short business session and read a Christmas box note from club soldier Everett Snider. Social hour followed with refreshments by Mrs Spencer Reed. Next meeting set for February at Mrs Applegate’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE Club
Don Smith
Ehliner Harland
Don Applegate
Everett Snider
Spencer Reed
Applegate
Eyestone Hosts Dinner For Lt and Mrs Trask
Mr and Mrs C L Eyestone of 703 West Second street gave a six o clock dinner Friday night for their son in law and daughter Lt and Mrs Gene Trask. Lt Trask is on a 15 day convalescent leave and is being treated for injuries in a California hospital after combat in France.
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C. L. Eyestone
West Second Street
Gene Trask
Eyestone
Lt. Trask
Trask
California
Auburn
Calif
France
J. B. Trask
Stanley Dawson
Judy
Howard Zichtman
Phillip
Brighton
Lyle Hayes
Bernard Mottet
Norma
Dale Blyestone
Grain-rich crackers aid diet with protein and energy
Readable passage notes crackers provide valuable grain proteins and feed energy to the diet, highlighting their nutritional role and frequency of use.
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Washington D. C
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Caroleen Sartor
Iowa City
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M. H. Sartor
James Larsen
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Fort Sill
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Sam Lambert
Field Artilery Radio Repair School
George Tilman
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Davenport
D. F. Hancher
Tilman
Betty Payne
Lois Mace
Bette Snakenders
Frances Falk
Lows City
Little’s
Chester
St. Paul’s
Valley Church
Crawford
Order of Rainbow Girls
J. A. Jurging
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
S.S
Tuesaday
Hielen Stone
United Presbyterian Churcn
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Max Waterhouse
Joel New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Deleie Cuddeback
Ruth Luers
Valley Ladies Aid
Riley Murdock
American Legion Auxiliary
W.S.C.S
Red Cross Room
Holah Club
Homer Stephen
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
John Flading
William Flynn
Orr Marpel
Ruth Foster
Presbyterian Church
Harry Ramseyer
St. Joseph's Circle
T. J. Dempsey
W. Jefferson St. H. J. Club
Joe Knotek
James Swift
Main St
Stewart P.T.A
W.C.T.U
St. Paul’s Guild
Zieglowsky
B. McCreedy
Ek. Harland
H.H. Club
Mrs. Trask
C. V. Grall
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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