Memorial service for seven fallen church members honors war dead
The Methodist church held a somber memorial for seven members lost in the war. Uniform American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars members unfurled and retired the colors as tapers burned beside red chrysanthemums and white lilies. Dr Miler offered comforting remarks and the music moved attendees. Marty Whittaker urged dimes for the March of Dimes, and volunteers counted the coins with pride, showing community support beyond the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
American Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Innkeeper Wanda Bowden Faces Knee Infection Ten Years On
Ten years ago today Mrs. Wanda Bowden, proprietor of The Pleasant Inn, suffered a severe knee infection requiring care. The local headline notes her condition and ongoing recovery efforts.
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Wanda Bowden
the Pleasant Inn
Reprint Prices and Weather Report Highlight Brief
A brief notice lists top hog prices at 25c or 10 reprints for 25¢ and notes weather with partly cloudy conditions tonight and tomorrow. It mentions hogs at $1.86 as a market reference.
Spring Cleaning And March Of Dimes News
In a lively note the author praises the 1946 March of Dimes and calls spring house cleaning timely as wives start wallpapering and washing walls. The piece mentions warmer Iowa weather, home routines, and a social call to Nell Samson at the Hebner house where a baby’s voice brightens the parlor. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stewart have moved in temporarily. Mrs. Humston stays with Mrs. Nita Blair Law.
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Iowa
Nell Samson
Hebner
Tom Stewart
Humston
Nita Blair Law
Thank you for support during illness and from neighbors
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to relatives and friends for ecards and letters and to neighbors who helped during illness at home, saying the support was deeply appreciated.
Richland Social Notes Include Visits and Moves
Richland reports Dr. R G Swinney improving after home confinement. Lawrence Roach family from Libertyville visited for Mrs Ram bo’s funeral and Jack Botter story featured in the Clarion may bring an entertainment visit. Glen Dutton family moved to Fairfield with a new home. Keota and Fairfield families gathered for dinner at Dr K R Swinney’s. Clyde McCracken and son Clyde visited Iowa City recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
R. G. Swinney
Lawrence Roach
Larry
Libertyville
San Rambo
Jack Botter
Clarion
Jack
Glen Dutton
Ariene
Fairfield
James Menefee
Patricia
Keota
J. Johnson
Chas. Swinney
Ruth
Cedar Rapid
RK. G. Swinney
S. C. McCracken
Clyde
Iowa City
Ladies Sew Near Relief Effort at Hiatt Home
Loren Hinshay bought the Talley residence in the town’s west area amid recent real estate activity. A group of ladies gathered Tuesday at the Hiatt home to sew for relief under Mrs Marl Morgan’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Hinshay
Talley
Hiatt Hone
Marl Morgan
Wellman Homes Change Owners
Property transfers abound in Wellman as residents swap homes. Arthur Wright sells to S. Pp. Sandy, while Bert Godber’s property moves to Mrs. Frank J. Blumenstein. Maplethorpe and related families trade houses and cottages. Several locals receive military or education updates. social and church events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Mayer
Wellman
Jan
Arthur Wright
S. Pp. Sandy
Wellman Savings Bank
Conklin
Kalona
Frank J.blumenstein
Bert Godber
Cassius Crossett
Louis Eckhardt
Emerson Mavplethorpe
Mr. Maplethorpe
Albert Zoo
Vella Maplethorpe
Baptist Church
Wildaplethorpe
Daytonville
Kaarold Gardner
Harold
Kraft
Dayton Grove Notes and Local Movements
Mrs. Robert Stephens hosted the West Chester W. GC. T. A. with eight members and three guests. The program featured a guest visit by Dean Moore and reports on local moves by the Leets and McDowells. Wilbur Moore reenlisted in merchant marines and will be assigned to a ship in New Orleans. Community updates include visits, 4 H meeting plans, and thanks for theater tickets from the Evening Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Moore
Dayton Grove
Atn
Robert Stephens
West Chester
Teo. Minster
Ted Anderson
Bruce Moore
Dean Moore
Walter Leet
Hartzler
Straw College
Melvin Booth
Mary Ann Bauer
Donna Reis
Jeanne Cherry
Mary Jane Stephens
Jeri Lee Anderson
Gene Morrison
Paul Townsend
Davenport
Ernest Crawford
Washington
Mary Martha
Barbara
The
Evening Journal
Turpentine Added Sparingly Shoe Polish
A brief note reports turpentine was used sparingly in shoe polish, a change described as making the polish harsher or less effective. No further details provided.
Treasury agents to crack down on tax evaders coast to coast
Washington reports the largest treasury force ever gathered to pursue income tax evaders estimated at about $5 billion yearly. Undercover work already in place, with renewed activity at enforcement HQ, signals an intensified drive beginning soon. The campaign will target winter resorts including Miami Florida where many vacationers are flagged as suspects amid heavy spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washngton
Treasury
Treasury Enforcement
Miami
Fla
Rubio Items highlight community happenings in Rubio
Mrs. J J Meig's health improves with hope for further gains. Families helped butcher at Bob Guys, quilting club made a quilt for Alice Jones, and sisters gained gifts from mystery helpers. Dorothy Jean Payton hosted a birthday party for Starks with 4 H girls in attendance. Fred Borsdorf's arrival in the states brings homecoming hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lambert
Rubio
J. J. Mleig
Glia
Anne Mourer
Ray
Bob Guys
Alice Jones
Nannie Dickinson
Flora McClurg
Anna Farrier
Helen Lambert
Stark
Leonard Strum Family Moves Into Marsh Property
Ainsworth note by Ruth Norris reports the Leonard Strum family from Haskins moving into the J. A. Marsh property. Mr. Strum works as a mechanic at the Thompson garage. Mr. and Mrs. Earl O Connor were in Washington Thursday as their daughter Audra underwent an emergency appendicitis operation Wednesday evening.
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Ainsworth
Leonard Strum
Haskins
J. A. Marsh
Strum
Thompson
Earl O'Connor
Washington
Audra
Jet Pilot Sets Transcontinental Flight Record
Col William H Councill who on Saturday set a transcontinental speed record by flying a P 80 from Long Beach to LaGuardia in four hours 13 minutes 26 seconds will depart from New York to Dayton accompanied by two jet planes piloted by Capt Martin L Smith and Capt John S Babel who finished minutes behind in the race against time
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New York
William H. Councill
Long Beach
Calif
Laguardia Field
Dayton
Martin L. Smith
John S. Babel
Councill
Frost buildup rule guides defrost timing
Experts say defrosting should be prompted by frost accumulation not latency to a set inch thickness. The rate depends on food volume type humidity and the temperature inside when the fridge door opens.
Homemakers Plan Week of Discussions Across Townships
Ruth Foster announces a series of homemaker meetings this week across Seventy Six Cedar Brighton Clay English River townships. Topics include making housedresses more comfortable kitchen planning and arrangement and improving a kitchen with potluck meals, with dates January 29 to February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Walter Bower
Vhasis
Cedar Township
Robert Stephens
Brighton and Clay
Methodist Church
English River
Amos Hochstetler
L. G. Club Supper Held At Genkinger Home North Oregon
L. G. Club gathered for its usual cooperative supper at Mrs. Myrtle Genkinger’s North Oregon home with guests Mrs. Ralph Krantz Marilyn and Ronnie Dean Krantz. The evening featured visiting and plans for the next meeting at Otto Zwicki’s February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Thompson
Oregon
L. G. Club
Myrtle Genkinger
Ralph Krantz
Marilyn
Ronnie Dean Krantz
Otto Zwicki
Carl Anderson
Bryan Swift
Dolly Mae Moore
Keota
Louis Pruess
Louie Schroeder
Town City
Pruess
Kenneth Pruess
Janice Pruess
Orie O'Connor
Clarence Benson
Burke
Alex MccCreedy
Duane McCreedy
Fairfield
Harold Booth
Connie May
St. Charles
Iowa
C. B. Reed
Washington
Tiquid floor wax prep improves surface with paste layer
A historical note indicates that applying a thin coat of paste wax before using liquid floor wax yields a smoother, more durable surface. It emphasizes proper technique to ensure a uniform finish and longer-lasting shine.
Pilotburg Community Notes and Obituary Fragments
In Pilotburg on January 26 a large crowd attended the Albert Maas sale. Radio programs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. from Iowa City were noted. Local residents visited, with Mr and Mrs Stanley Vodichki and Cheryl as Sunday guests at Marion Stransky. Ella Thomas, age about 84, died at the County Home, daughter of Mae Thomas, a Pilotburg pioneer, and was buried in Pilotburg Cemetery. Several relatives are named. many are deceased. Graveside services were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Guengerien
Dakota
Guen
Serich
Ed Gingerich
Joe Barta
Russ Winegarden
Frank Stransky
Pilotburg
Jan
Iowa City
Stanley Vodichki
Cheryl
Marion Stransky
Herbert Campbell
Robert Veggy
Baby
Esther Hamilton
Ella Thomas
Mae Thomas
Dee Work
Will Thomas
Erymna Thomas
University Hospital
Ida Dee Work
Florida
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FOX
Tom Neal
Barbara Hale
Stooges
Anttl
Robert Alda
George Gershwin
Joan Leslie
Alexis Smith
Charles Coburn
Polcats
Oscer Levant Tech
Cartoon Poul Ae Sports
George White
Vodvil
Hazel Scott Entertainment
Rocking Chair
Marty Whittaker
Marty
Legionaires
Legion
Top Notch
Dance
SHUG
Flying Red Horse
Mobilgas
Mobiloil
North Marion Ave
Wash
Ington County
KODAK
Richland News
C. A. Neville
Rexall Pharmacist
Systabl
Herb Olincup, R. PH
Pioneer Drug Store
Gayle Armstrong
G. A. Eastwood
Armour & Co
Thomas E. Wilson
Edward Foss Wilson
Wilson & Company
Chicago
Wellman Homes Change Owners
Dean Kraft
U. S. Navy
A. C. Kraft
Joan
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Mesdames Lee Brown
Lester Reber
Donald Fleming
Nick Bohr
Princeton
W. S. McIntosh
Friagay
Susan Hostetler
Brothers and Sisters
Penn
R. W. Pinnell
Huntsiberger
Weldon Miller
Tuscon
Okla
Harold Swartzendruber
Oakdale Sanitarium
Maplecrest
Kathleen Erb
Truman Erb
Arminda Berneman
Methodist
Casite
Quaker State Oil
Ruth Norris
Cr Iaiend
Phillips & Hebner
Genkinger
North Oregon
Hiland Palace
Ridge Riders
Town Wesleyan College
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt, Pleasant, Iowa
Mildred Pierce
Washington Concrete Company
North 12Th Street
Rock Island
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