Local News and Notices from Davenport Area
Mrs C O Davis plans a two week visit to Davenport with her daughter Mrs Charles Grayson and family in Bettendorf. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Jackson welcome a son born 8 15 pm yesterday at University Hospital Iowa City. Remember Wednesday Jan 25 is last day for license plates stickers and storage without penalty W E Howes County Treasurer. Cervantes Seevadra Panama exchange student at Cornell College spends weekend with Millard De Lashmutt Mt Verona at the parental De Lashmutt home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Davis
Davenport
Charles Grayson
Bettendorf
Wilbur Jackson
University Hospital
Iowa City
W. E. Howes
County Treas
Cervantes Seevadra
Panama
Cornell College
Millard DeLashmutt
Cornell
Mt. Verhoon
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted in Brighton Wayland
At the hospital Letty Fry of Brighton was admitted today as a surgical patient. Dismissed today were Mrs. Gus Peiffer and Mrs. Cliff Jensen of Brighton, Mrs. Robert J. Burns of Wellman, and the infant son of Mr and Mrs Thomas B Boudewyns of Wayland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letty Fry
Brighton
Gus Peiffer
Cliff Jensen
Robert J. Burns
Wellman
Thomas B. Boudewyns
Wayland
Ramblings Breakfast Gang Invites Morning Guests
A casual note invites readers to join the State for breakfast any morning. It promotes a curbside breakfast menu featuring favorites and suggests it’s the sure way to start the day right.
Washington Demons Ready for Little Six Clash with Burlington
Washington high school faces Burlington in a Little Six contest on the local court as underdogs. Coach Harp’s squad, energized after beating Keokuk, plans a tough defense against Burlington stars Meyer and McNeal, with Pauls Minick and Maxwell keying the lineup. Officials Henry Little and Orman will officiate. a 7:15 preliminary between second teams precedes the 8:15 first team game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Demons
Keokuk
Harp
Burlington
Meyer
McNeal
Jack Pauls
Charles Minick
Avraye
Burlington Aces
Paul Maxwell
Minick
Lyle Box
Bob Bostwick
Jim Holert
Dick Vacha
Wayne Pratt
Wayne Marshall
Herman Doran
Stanley Scranton
Warren Stewart
Henry Little
Columbus Junction
Iowa City
Orman
Ottumwa
Washington
New Echo-Sounding Device Aids Surface Vessels
A new sensitive echo sounding device for surface vessels is reported by Fish and Wildlife Service officials. It is said to locate schools of fish and determine their size and direction, aiding fishermen in finding plentiful areas at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Wild Life Service
Rural School Leaders Oversee Vast Local Systems
The article notes that five thousand local superintendents and principals and 1,000 supervisors, plus 3,400 superintendents of larger units like counties, manage rural schools.
No Love for USA Sentences Draft Violator John Bender
John Bender 27 of Shenandoah Pennsylvania received seven and a half years in prison the longest draft violation sentence ever imposed in Philadelphia. He told FBI agents I have no special love for my country. International report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bender
Shenandoah
Philadelphia
Bender
FBI
Wellman Community News Highlights From January Meeting and Local Updates
Mrs. Earl Long attends joint county Legion Auxiliary meeting in Washington. The George Brown family relocates near town. Norma Kempf stays with the Mahlon Yoder home while sister heals. Don ald Flading dies in action in Belgium. James Welcher recovers in New Caledonia and earns a purple heart. Robt. Wehrle, Lt. in Carlsbad, returns home on furlough. Dr D R Steninger family moves to Pasadena. Joe Haller rumor corrected. Glen Smith wounded Dec 15 and serves in the medical corps overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Mayer
Wellman
Earl Long
American Legion Auxiliary
County Legionarts Auxiliary
Washington
Long
Washington County Auxiliary
George Brown
Griffith Oil Station
Durian
Norma Kempf
Mahlon Yoder
Yoder
Mary von Hoene
John Flading
Donald
Belgium
James Welcher
Philippine
New Caledonia
Red Cross
Chester Allgren
Alden Miller
Almgren
J. J. Ward
Robt. Wehrle
Army Air Field
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Chase Millice
Burlington
Insign
Russell Ross
Norfolk
Navy Yard
H. E. Ross
D. R. Steninger
Pasadena
Calif
Steninger
Wellman High School
Joe Haller
Joe
Glen Smth
Glen Smith
Lincoln Street club meeting at Mrs Wood hosts eight
AINSWORTH Jan 26 Lincoln Street club met at Mrs Rose Wood with eight members present. Roll call brought humor and stunts led by Mrs Ginkens and Mrs McMullen. Refreshments were served. Kensington club hostess was Mrs Emmett Frame with ten members answering roll call. A gift from Mary Marr boosted the flower fund and a one course luncheon followed, assisted by Mrs Lucille Frame and Mrs Jean Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Lincoln Street
Rose Wood
Ginkens
McMullen
Kensington Club
Emmett Frame
Mary Marr
Lucille Frame
Jean Pearson
Expensive Stinkwood Fetches World-Record Wood Price
A scarce South African wood named stinkwood sold at 21.63 dollars per cubic foot, the highest price recorded for commercial wood worldwide. The sale highlights stinkwood as a premium timber in global markets.
England's Auction Art Practice Roots in Seventeenth Century
The text notes that auctioning art in England began in the seventeenth century, marking the origin of this sales method in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Atlantic Charter Aims For Democratic Gov and World Peace
Roosevelt and Churchill issued the Atlantic Charter in August 1941 on the North Atlantic, pledging democratic governance, world prosperity through free trade and raw materials, disarmament of aggressors, and cooperation with smaller nations without seeking territorial gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Roosevelt
Churchill
High Seas
North American
Aid for Russians Dominates Casablanca Talks
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill met in Casablanca on January 14 1943 for a ten day conference with high military and diplomatic leaders to plan operations against the Axis in Europe and expand aid to Russia. The discussions focused on Mediterranean rapid gains and the Italian theater with diplomatic aims of Italy's unconditional surrender and unification of Free French and French North African forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Churchill
Casablanca
Europe
Russia
France
Mediterranean
Italy
Cut Milking Time By Massaging Udder Before Milking
A method to reduce milking time by half involves massaging and washing the cow's udder with warm water immediately before milking. The technique focuses on relaxing the teats to speed milk flow and improve efficiency.
Frank Miles Keeps Meeting Iowans in Italy News
Frank Miles describes his travel between war theaters in Italy and England with the Fifth Army public relations unit. He details whirlwind legs from Naples to Rome to London, a near evacuation, and a cockpit flight, aided by sergeants and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miles
Italy
Fifth Army
IDPA
England
France
Rome
Naples
London
Fifth Army Pro
Florence
Serg Eant
Marion Welp Arthur
Detroit
Mich
Robert EB. Arthur
Edgewood
Kearney
Nebr
Virginia Cole and Pvt. Ruggles Wed in Iowa City
Virginia Cole daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Cole of Davenport former Brighton residents married Pvt Cecil Ruggles son of Mr and Mrs Walter Ruggles at the Methodist church in Iowa City Saturday evening. The couple was joined by Leo Muilikin and Eleanor Swift. Mrs Ruggles a Brighton High School graduate and defense plant worker and Pvt Ruggles who was stationed at Camp Hood Texas will proceed to Camp Ord California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Virginia Cole
Hugh Cole
Davenport
Cecil Ruggles
Walter Ruggles
Methodist Parsonage
Iowa City
Leo Muilikin
Eleanor Swift
Washington
Ruggles
Camp Hood
Texas
Camp Ord
Calif
Battle of Lake Erie Ends with American Victory in 1813
The Battle of Lake Erie occurred September 10 1813 during the War of 1812. Oliver Hazard Perry led the American fleet to victory after about three hours as British casualties ran high. Perry sent a message to General Harrison declaring the enemy defeated and listing the captured vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epethelial Bane FBI
Lake Erie
Oliver Hazard Perry
Harrison
Oxalis care guide for pruning and repotting
Oxalis should be cut back as soon as flowering ends. Three times a year remove plants from pots, break bulbs apart and repot. They prefer good drainage and careful potting to stay healthy.
Ed Carris Hosts Pancake Supper With Family Tribute
Ed Carris hosted a pancake and sausage supper for fourteen relatives and friends to honor a famous 50 year old winter trek from Richland to Washington. The event recalled a 12 hour, 15 inch snowbound journey with his father and C Harry Davis as they moved the Davis family belongings. Guests included C Harry Davis and his wife, J N Philips and spouse, Russell Frink and spouse, Tom Berde and wife, Leland Carris and wife, and the Carris family members E C Carris Kenneth and Jerry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Carris
Mr. Carris
Carris
Tom Berdo
Leland Carris
C. Harry Davis
Richland
Washington
Mr. Davis
Davis
J. N. Philips
Russell Frink
Tom Berde
Kenneth and
Jerry Carris
Past Chiefs Dinner Held by Pythian Past Chiefs at K P Hall
The Pythian Past Chiefs association held its annual dinner for husbands and friends at K P Hall with 22 members present. Dinner served at 6 30 from a seasonally arranged table, under the committee of Mrs G A Reinert Mrs F E Ward and Mrs C G Marsh. Mrs H C Hotle and Mrs Warren Stewart led the dining room. The evening featured five tables of pinochle with Mrs Oral Mayo winning high score, Mrs Paul Harvey low score, and Mrs Ward taking the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
K.P. Hall
G. A. Reinert
C. G. Marshall
H. C. Hotle
Warren Stewart
Oral Mayo
Paul Harvey
Ward
Mrs Frank Pringle Hosts Rural Women's Club Meeting
Mrs Frank Pringle entertained the Rural Women's Club yesterday with ten members in attendance. Vice president Mrs Lloyd Humston led the business session in absence of president Mrs Mary Shields. Entertainment was arranged by Mrs William Marie Jr Mrs Will Netzer and Mrs Carl Phillips. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Grant Humston Jr was announced for Thursday at the home of Mrs Marie er and Mrs Leo Marie co hostesses. Refreshments featured a Valentine motif with assistance from Mrs Lloyd Humston and Mrs Lester Luckenbill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pringle
Rural Women's Club
Lloyd Humston
Mary Shields
William Marie, Jr
Will Netzer
Carl Phillips
Grant Humston, Jr
Marie
Leo Marie
Luncheon Meeting Of Public Affairs At Fortnightly Club
Mrs. C P Weldin and Mrs W L Gates co hosted yesterdays Public Affairs luncheon at the Fortnightly Club. Fourteen covers were set including Mrs C O Davis Mrs Robert Gates Mrs Darrell Ross Edith Weldin. Morning glories were shown by Mrs J N Irwin of Brighton. Papers by Mrs H H McCleery on Strategic Islands of the Pacific and Mrs Br D Morrison Sr on Womens Activities were followed by discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Weldin
W. L. Gates
Public Affairs Department
C. O. Davis
Robert Gates
Darrell Ross
Edith Weldin
J. N. Irwin
Brighton
Gates
H. H. McCleery
Pacific
Br. D. Morrison
E.O.W. Club Hosts Mrs Osborne For Evening
Mrs Cordellia Osborne entertained eight E.O.W. Club members and guest Mrs Maud Fellensick of Cheyenne Wyoming at the Ernest Garrett home. President Mrs Alice Maxwell led a short business meeting before refreshments. The next gathering is set for February 8 with Mrs Mary Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordellia Osborne
E.O.W
Ernest Garrett
Maud Fellensick
Cheyenne
Wyo
Alice Maxwell
Garrett
Mary Scranton
Social Calendar Notices From Egypt Valley and Grace Hill
Friday event at the schoolhouse for the Egypt Community with a cooperative dinner and coffee. Alvin Shaw home hosts meat and potatoes and two dish to pass. Tuesday Valley Ladies Aid holds all day meeting with sack lunch at noon. Priscilla club and Grace Hill Ladies Aid also list meetings with roll calls and sack lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Friendship Club and Families
Alvin Shaw
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Arthur Mayer
Priscilla Club
O. F. Boller
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Amos
Bethel Missionary Society
Mary Applegate
Joyce Gebock Celebrates Fourth Birthday at Home
Joyce Ann Gebock joyful on her fourth birthday as daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Gebock of route four. Schoolmates send wishes including six year old Dick Horak and ten year old Kathryn Jane Orcutt, children of Mr and Mrs Horak and Mr and Mrs Orcutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Ann Gebock
Frank Gevock
Route Four
Dick Horak
Paul Horak
Kathryn Jane Crcutt
Albert Orcutt
Birthday wishes for local residents and a young Jones
Happy returns are extended to Phyllis Bean Mrs Joe Dougall Mrs Maude Stuart Eldon Witthoft Georgia Musil Koenigsmark Charles Shalla Al ice Caris Mrs Claude L Reister Besse Conger. Francis Marie Jones turns one today daughter of Mr and Mrs David Jones of 220 East Van Buren street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Bean
Joe Dougall
Maude Stuart
Eldon Witthoft
Georgia Musil Koenigsmark
Charles Shalla
Alice Caris
Claude L. Reister
Besse Conger
Francis Marie Jones
David Jones
East van Buren Street
Mary A TeBockhorst Honored at Shower
Mary Ann TeBockhorst was guest of honor at a nuptial shower hosted by her mother and sisters in Salem. About 60 friends attended at Casino hall Richmond with blue and yellow decor. She will wed Dale Duwa February 1 at Holy Trinity Church in Richmond. grandparents will observe their 58th anniversary that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mary Ann TeBockhorst
Joe TeBockhorst
Lamont Kelley
Kalona
Daryl Goodwin
Wellman
Casino Hall
Richmond
Mass Te Bockhorst
Dale Duwa
L. F. Duwa
John Shalla, Sr
Washington
Birthday Courtesy For Mrs Saunders
A Friday evening surprise party at Ira Saunders home honored Mrs. Saunders whose birthday was January 20. Many friends and relatives attended bringing baskets for a cooperative supper, including Anna Shaffer, Francis Crone, Victor Oswalt, Kermit Oswalt, La Verne Farmer and others from Wayland Richland Fairfield and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Saunders
Saunders
Anna Shaffer
Fairfield
Francis Crone
Maxine
Washington
Victor Oswalt
Kermit Oswalt
Sherry Lee
Richland
Child Study Group Meeting Led by Mrs. Horak
The January Fortnightly club Child Study department met with Mrs. Paul Horak as hostess. Mrs. W. E. Howell presided over 22 members. A Q and A on the constitution was held. Reports covered war work and bonds. Papers discussed include Big Questions for Little People and What Children's Drawings Tell Us. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Horak
W. EB. Howell
Dan Holcomb
Dennis Lynch
M. B. Bell
A. R. Krause
Ralph Young
Horak
Lynch
Ernest Miller
Phil Antonoff
Kitchen shower honors Mrs Daering after wedding
Mrs Carl Daering and Mrs Duane Daering hosted a post nuptial kitchen shower for Mrs Keith Daering formerly Margery Van Sickle. Guests and hosts enjoyed quizzes and contests with many pretty and useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Daering
Duane Daering
Keith Daering
Margery van Sickle
Seth Carris
Linda
Carl Mayer
George Augustine
Harry Hamilton
Homer Mayer
Chris Brinning
Forrest Brinning
Virginia
Ralph Brinning
Keith McClelland
Wade
Walter Wilson
Cloyce Hayes
Lois
Arthur Mayer
Jane Ellen
Lloyd Miksch
T. M. Harvey
Ernest van Sickle
Merrill Gowey
O. G. Gowey
Harvey
McClelland
Miksch
Mrs. Edw. Bushek Hosts Riverside Fortnightly Club
Riverside January 26 Mrs Edward Bushek hosted the Fortnightly club gathering at her home. Guests included Mrs John Knittel Mrs Charles Rose Mrs Ivan Shradel and Miss Mary Kathleen Knittel. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Elmo Knittel and Mary Kathleen Knittel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Plub
Howard Bushek
John Knittel
Charles Rose
Ivan Shradel
Mary Kathleen Knittel
Elmo Knittel
Mary Kathleen
Earl Hart
R. L. Marver
Harry E. Colvin
Elmer Scherrer
R. I. Marner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Werner Lowry
Wolf’s Flower Shop
U.S. Army
9Th Air Force
William E. Smith
Hopeville
Norden
Holland
Germany
U.S. Army Air Forces
Harve Busby
Lawn
Tony
Ftate Theater
USA
Wellman News
Mrs. Wood
Martin’s Modern Cleaners
America
Red Aliy
Joseph Stalin
Ussr
Mark Clark
Africa
3D Army
Georges. Patton Jr
Halian Front
Tlantic Charter
Pvt. Ruggles
Ed Carris
K. P Hall
Lester Luckenbill
E.O.W. Club
Little’s Furniture
Mary A. TeBockhorst
C. V. Grall
Mrs. Saunders
P. Horak
Honor Mrs. Daering
Edw. Bushek
Japan
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