Rocking Chair Brigade and Local Happenings
Local notes report Richard Johnson returning to grocery work with help from Lloyd Lytle Frank Skipton and Dick. Randolph Kelseys rent Kerr property on East Jefferson Street planning to move by March. Also mentions soldiers and English girls stereotypes and Time magazine story about using donor eyes for the blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnson
Lloyd Lytle
Frank Skipton
Johnsons
Randolph Kelseys
Kerr
East Jefferson Street
John Goodwin
Kelseys
Decide Your War Bond Purchase Plan Today
A reader urges setting a war bond target now and saving toward it rather than spending leftover funds later. The note suggests you will buy more if you commit fully and treat it as a regular savings project.
Protests Against Melodic Minstrelsy Span Ancient Taverns
The text notes protests of loud singing and blues style songs dating back to the Fourth century in Roman taverns. St Jerome urged discouragement, arguing such music increased patrons’ drinking and criticized it vigorously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
St. Jerome
Haskins News Notes Local Visits and Personal News
Mr and Mrs Harry Showalter traveled to Rock Island with D E Edwards delivering hogs. Mrs visited a specialist while there. Roy Krotz and Norma Jean of near Washington dined with L M Birney and Una Gordon. Paul Edwards family visited Wm Swailes at Columbus Junction. Ed Colton sold his home and plans a sale. Eldon Powers took seventh grade exams at Highland Center. Estalene Bradford stayed with grandmother in Washington. Leonard Strohm returned to work after the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Godlove
Haskins
Harry Showalter
Rock Island
D. E. Edwards
Harry
Fred
Roy Krotz
Norma Jean
Washington
L. M. Birney
Una Gordon
Paul Edwards
Marilee
Paula
Lysle
Paul
Wm. Swailes
Columbus Junction
L. A
Baird
Ed Colton
D. H. Peters
West Chester
Eldon Powers
Highland Center School
M. T. Coon
Earl Marshalls
Estalene Bradford
Co. P. Hays
Leonard Strohm
Middleburgh
Hastys
Richmond
PP. O
Doe Moore
Cross
Eight reasons to buy extra war bonds during the 4th War Loan
The message warns against complacency as Americans die in Europe and the Pacific. It cites Nazi and Japanese strengths, including 35,000,000 labor slaves and 300 divisions, to argue for massively funding munitions. It stresses total war readiness and the need for substantial bond purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Pearl Harbor
Remembering Roadways and Town Past in Kalona
A reminiscence of rural transit along the cross state military road through Kalona, describing old camps, river crossings, a growing town, the arrival of the railroad, and a big hill by the post office. The memoir recalls a childhood journey to school, the elm tree shelter, and Indians passing to the river bottom, ending with church group notes and fund contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Strabala
Richmond
Old Camp Creek
Middleburgh
P. O
Kalona
Abner Boone
W C T U Meeting at Public Library
The W C T U held its regular meeting yesterday afternoon at the public library with Mrs. Pearl Whisler leading in place of president Mrs. J A Warthorne. Guests included Mrs. G B Davis of Corvallis Oregon and Mrs. John A Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
Public Library
Pearl Whisler
J. A. Wawthorne
G. 2. Davis
Corvallis, Ore
John A. Stewart
Income distribution in 1942 era data shows wealth spread
The report cites that over eight in ten families earned more than $20 weekly in 1942. The middle income band from $1 000 to $5 000 covered 74.1 percent, while 18.5 percent earned under $20 weekly. Those earning above $5 000 totaled 7.4 percent.
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Johnny Downs
Robert Lowery
FOX
C. W. McLaughlin
Washington County Hospital
Reich Are
Warner Bros. Presents
Man
the “Eye
Tn Fitzgerald
Office of War Information
Brothers In Blood
Cartoon
Time Magazine
Manhattan
Ieee
U.S. P
Pioneer Drug Store
Rexall Store
Dr. Hess
Air ‘‘Cadet
Roger W. Heald
Nashua
N. H
Albion
Mich
International
Elizabeth Ragan McCutchen
Colorado
Winifred
Denver
Buckley Field
Post Exchange
Haskins News
Yard & McFarlane Insurance Agency
Atchison
Pacific
Europe
Tawara
Salerno
United States
White House
T. F. Barker
Lillian Stevens
Legislative Fund
Francis Willard
Stewart
Barker
We Press
Whistler
Tucker Chevrolet
British Guiana
U. S
North America
British and
Dutch Guiana
Surinam
Washington Lumber & Fuel CO
Pioneer Yard
Jim White
Richards
Phillipe & Hebner
Iowa
Winga
Wingas North Side Cafe
Love Bros
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