The Rocking Chair Brigade and Local News
Mrs Clara Eagle White of New Orleans reports the death of O B Plumly, a 64 year old coffee importer and brother of C B Plumly formerly of this town. Washington visits noted and restaurant openings praised with roast beef in short supply at Congress restaurant. Other items mention Dan Dee cafe plans, Italian orphans Christmas dinner, Mrs Nita Blair Law fall, Mrs Reaney house changes, Mrs Martin Swift moving in, chilly weather in Miami, and a board of Washington homes from Tow Southern Utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Eagle White
New Orleans
O. B. Plumly
C. B. Plumly
Washington
Discharged War Dogs to Find Homes Under Federal Plan
Kansas City reports a cooperative program by the treasury surplus property office the army and Dogs for Defense to place discharged K 9 veterans in civilian homes. About 100 dogs monthly will be placed after demilitarization at Fort Robinson Nebraska returning as tame friendly pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Treasury
Army
Dogs For Defense, Inc
C. Stephens
The
Remount
Office of the Quartermaster General
Fort Robinson
Nebraska
Office of Quartermaster General
Consultaunt
St. Robinson
Office
Wellman Auxiliary Initiates Mrs. Bush As New Member
The American Legion Auxiliary in Wellman held a cooperative dinner and initiated Mrs. Joyce Bush as a new member. Members voted to donate 10 to the Red Cross and 5 to the march of dimes, with plans for a blood donor bank and a nut sale. The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters conducted a joint installation, officers listed, refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Mayer
Wellman
American Legion Auxiliary
Joyce Bush
Red Cross
March of Dimes
W. B. Websters
Carrol Durran
Susan Kay
Williamsburg
E. EF. Yoder
Mahlon Yoder
Edith
W. B. Webster
Springmire
Rockafellow
John Wiles
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Pythians
M.E.C
Olivia Schlabaugh
M.E.S
Eloise Wade
M.ej
Ethelda Moothart
Martha England
M. of
Kathryn Lewis
Ruby
G. W. Oldaker
M. A
Lyle Wade
Bert Deen
O.G
Ci H H. Yoder
Lewis Glider
T. Set
Carl Glider
Carl
Surplus property goes into action to close the deal
A surplus property sale accelerates with bids arriving and officials moving to finalize transactions. The process aims to wrap negotiations and complete the transfer of assets to the winning bidders.
Wy man Community club meets with new member welcomed
The Wy man Community club gathered at the school gymnasium. Thirty six members attended and welcomed new member Mrs Emmet Humphreys. The bazaar proceeds totaling 154 were reported. A ten dollar donation to the Christian Home at Council Bluffs was approved. The entertainment program included contests quizzes and a reading. Thank you letters from service men receiving club gifts were read. Refreshments were served by four members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Wyman Community Club
W. O. Yohe
Emmet Humphreys
Council Bluffs
the Club
Ruth Witting
Ruby Humphreys
Blodwen Davis
Ella Humphreys
Dyeing Temperature and Process Steps
The process starts at a moderate temperature with soft water and is gradually raised for different fibers and dyes. After reaching the peak temperature, multiple rinses remove surplus dye while lowering temperature gradually. Garments then go to finishing to be steamed and brought back to original measurements.
Gingerichs head to Texas for a brief visit
Wayland report notes Bishop and Mrs Simon Gingerich leaving Tuesday evening for a Texas sojourn with plans to spend time in Brownsville and Tuleta. The item also lists local residents visiting, ill or traveling, including Ilarold Christner at Terminal Island and others at home and about town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Bishop
Simon Gingerich
Texas
Brownsville
Tuleta
Ilarold Christner
Naval Training School
Farragut
Idaho
Terminal Island
Calif
Jacob Christner
Amasa Miller
Willis Troyer
Henry Leiehty
Oscar Miller
Raymond Sehilatter
Orville Miller
Ezra Wittmer
Wim, Boshart
Henry County Hospital
Duane D. Wittmer
Mountain Home
Camp Howze
Clyde Troutman
Gilbert
Willis Rich
Newton
Kan
C. K. Schantz
Alma Lodders
Washington
P. P. Wenger
Joan
Jimmie Troutman
Mt. Pleasant
A. BR. Cantwell
Max Miller
Richard
Kansas City
Fred Kloffenstein
Jacob KE. Graber
Milk output in England and Wales rises 10 percent in war year
British officials report that milk production for the year ending May 30 1944 in England and Wales was 10 percent higher than the 1938-39 period. Fluid milk consumption grew 37 percent over the same prewar year, reflecting wartime demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wales
Farm Slaughter Rules Tied to Wartime Rationing
The Office of Price Administration explains farm slaughtered meat follows wartime rationing rules, with exceptions for home or custom slaughtered meat used by the raising family. Farmers may borrow and lend meat locally without exchanging joints, but sales or gifts of rationed meat require red points. Buyers may use up to eighteen red stamps per book before central validation dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ES Moines
Office of
Fre- Adinistration
Parma
Locel
Bryan Swift Family Of Pleasant Hill Moves to a Farm
Pleasant Hill report dated January 12 notes Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Swift and family have moved from the community to a new home north of Ainsworth. The item also mentions visits by the Kauffmans and others at local households during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Swift
Pleasant Hill
Ainsworth
Wilmer Kauffman
Lacey Lines
Charles Anderson
Esther
Fred Hecks
Clyde Lambert
Arlene
Maxine
Fred Kephart
Karen Kay
Mag
Mrs Carr Hosts So and Sew Club at Dayton Grove
The So and Sew Club met at Mrs Wm Carr home in Dayton Grove January 13 with nine members and two guests nine members and two guests present Mrs Argo elected president Mrs Ernest Crawford vice president and Mrs Merle McDowell secretary and treasurer. Thrapp provided entertainment and refreshments were served. J B Moore plastered for Mrs Prank Ross at West Chester. J S Crawford of near Washington died from burns and passed away Friday after hospital treatment. Comrade Sunday school class hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens with sixteen members and several children attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Ross
West Chester
J. S. Crawford
Near Washington
Burns
Robert Stephens
Leaves Role in Fruit Growth and Thinning Practice
Leaves are essential for fruit maturation and next season’s bud formation. More leaves per peach or plum often yield bigger, tastier fruit and higher sugar content. This explains thinning.
Navy talks at area high schools Friday itinerary
Lt Walter Gray will lead a traveling Navy board to visit several high schools in the district next week to present radar aviation aircrewman programs and other Navy efforts. Students ages 17 to 18 and those 19 seeking enlistment are invited to attend the nearest school on his route with Friday events at Wade Lo high school and Weepington high school listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gray
Gray
Navy
Burlington High School
St. Pauls High School
Keokuk High School
Peters High School
Ter Madison High School
Central High School
St. Josephs High School
Fae Field High School
Mount Pleasant High School
Wagelo High School
Weepington High School
Strange grasshopper specimen sent to Smithsonian from New Gulrey
Amerinne armed service men reported sending a long-harness grasshopper from New Gulrey to the Smithsonian Institution. The specimen measures nearly six inches with a nine-inch wing span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian Institution
Amerinne Armed Service
New Gulrey
Word To Wise Is Sufficient Word To Wise Is Sufficient
An advert for the McChens Clinic based in Excursion Springs Missouri promotes a 122 page illustrated guide on common ailments. The booklet promises simple language and quick insights for everyday health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McChens Clinic
Exesior Springs
Missouri
Also Mentioned on This Page
Linda Darnell
Lynn Bari
Jack Oakie
Benny Goodman& Band
FOX
Rocking Chair
Congress
East Washington Street
State Theatre
Nita Blair Law
Miami
California
Towa Southern Utilities Company
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Hawaii- California
Par-O
Dr. Salsbury
Bob Hope
Pirate
Virginia Mayo
Samuel Goldwyn
Princess
Federal Aim
Syrkes
H. J. Halamka
Mit
Toos. Syrkes
Columbus Junction
J. H. Schlichting
Iowa
S. State ST
Chicago
Joseph R. M’‘Cauley
American Airlines
Burbank
Lila Docken
Sarge
Wellman Auxiliary
Mrs. Bush
O. L. Page
Enos Lehman
Chas. Capper
Wellman Implement Company
Donald Bell
University Hospital
Iowa City
Harve Freel
Mr. Freel
Frances Wagamon
Mt. Pleasant College
Bernard Redlinger
Ladies Catholic Circle
W.C.T.U
R. W. Pinnell
H. BE. Ross
Mrs. Yohe
Sant See
Pioneer Drug Store
Mrs. Gingerich
Ezra Witmer
FDR
Admiral Byrd
Roosevelt
Legion of Merit
Richard E. Byrd
Pacific
Fleet
Ernest J. King
International Soundphoto
U. S
White House
Jack C. Montgomery
Oklahoma
Ed S. Michael
IFC
Lloyd C. Hawks
Minnesota
Leo J. Powers
Beryl R. Newman
North Dakota
Gie Kephart
Howard Caldwell
Pratt Sisters
Effie Caldwell
John Ganon
Parn Bureau
den Furriers
Lacy Lines
Howard Benn's
Lacy Sines
Ed Kauffman
Anton Kauffman
Helen
Howard Benn
Ray Martin
Clyde Lamber
Mrs. Carr
Dayton Grove
J. R. Moore
Hitler
Radiophoto
Sweden
Adolf Hitler
Hans Ulrich Rudel
Jan
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