Youth Day sermons and travel notes mix in church service report
A reader reports Youth Day activities across churches with Merle Booth and Sara Lu Miller as soloists, praising Rev. George Kerr's sermon on trees and rivers of water. The note covers a Chicago symposium on Russia and religion, a Washington visit, and local moving arrangements at the L. P. Robinson and Batterson properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Merle Booth
Jonwus
Merle
Moody Bible Institute
Sara Lu Miller
George Kerr
Kerr
Mississipp
Jens Simonsgaard
Chicokoe
Thanking Friends After Hospital Stay in Muscatine
Wilbert Rose of Crawfordsville thanks all who sent cards letters flowers and visits during his stay at Bellevue Hospital in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Wilbert Rose
Crawfordsville
Homemakers Club Hosts Farewell and Welcome Event
The Homemakers club and families held a Friday evening courtesy for members leaving the community and new families arriving. About 40 attended a pot luck supper at the schoolhouse with games like pinochle. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Hubert Redfinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Arthur Wiley
Harold Ahrens
David Kleese
Hubert Redfinger
al- Letta
Colleen Strum
Alberta Smith
Virginia Griggs
Marjorie Wright
Fire Losses Rose 2 Percent to 380 Million in U S
Fire losses last year rose two percent from the prewar year reaching 380.235 million dollars in the United States, signaling higher costs for insurers and homeowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Farm Bureau Publicity Notes from Ossian and Foster
County Extension Director A Ossian and County Home Economist Ruth I Foster share publicity ideas and outreach suggestions for Farm Bureau programs. The memo outlines messaging strategies, event promotion, and practical tips for engaging local communities and boosting participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ossian
Ruth I. Foster
Moonlight and Cactus Opens at Vox Theatre
The Vox Theatre premier of Moonlight and Cactus features the Andrews Sisters style numbers with seven of eight top songs in the Universal musical. The plot follows female cowhands in a ranch run by Tom Seidel with his Merchant Marine furlough and a cast including Eddie Quillan Shemp Howard Tom Kennedy and Mitel Ayres and His Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vox
Universal
Janch
Tom Seidel
Merchant Marine
Eddie
Gypsy Wildcat Stars Hall and Montes in Technicolor Romance
Universal star Jon Hall returns as the male lead opposite glamorous Maria Montes in Gypsy Wildcat a Technicolor adventure romance that thrills audiences on the same program as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Hall
Universal
Maria Montes
Very Thought of You Grips State Theatre Audience
Warner Browne presents a warm romantic drama starring Dennis Morgan Eleanor Parker and Dane Clark. The Very Thought of You explores youthful love during wartime in Yourtown U S A showing the couple’s hopes loneliness and resilience amid uncertain future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Brow
Ynesterday
State Theatre
Dennis Morgan
Eleanor Parker
Dane Clark
Yourtown
U.S.A
Accidents by Age Lead Causes in 1942 Report
The report lists leading accidental death causes by age groups. Under 5 years old burns most common with mechanical suffocation second. Ages 5 to 14 show motor vehicles as leading with falls close behind. Ages 16 to 64 mark motor vehicle as top cause, and ages 65 plus cite falls as primary.
Piles May Cause Serious Ailments Exyplains Causes
Exposed guide outlines causes infections and proper treatment for piles. Includes cautions on when to seek medical help and basic home care tips for symptom relief.
Washington County Soils District formed in 1944
Washington County voters approved a soil conservation district on April 8 1944 with Joe Knotek Carl T Anderson and Leslie Gates as commissioners The first meeting followed April 11 1944 Jay Benson joined July 1 1944 and Paul Boettcher began October 19 1944 The district organized neighborhood groups to advance erosion control and planned demonstrations and farm surveys for 1945 including forty farms with ongoing cooperation from agricultural agencies and extension staff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Joe Knotek
Carl T Anderson
Leslie Gates
Jay Benson
Soil Donservation Service
Paul Boettcher
Soil Conservation Service
Crawford, Clay
Highland
English River
Lime Creek
Crawford and
Clay
Crawford
Jackson
Oregon
Iowa
West Crawford
War Advances for Women in Iowa Journalism
Iowa City reports that World War II opened permanent journalism opportunities for women as they led roles from desks to editors. The University of Iowa School of Journalism notes all three student publications had women editors, with the Towan and Daily Iowan led by women, while enrollment surged from 278 to 541 in journalism in twelve months. Women graduates filled roles at Time Life United Press Gallup and other major outlets as reporters, researchers, editors and photographers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Food Administration
Railway Express
Jie Express Company
United States
Washington County
Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
Peterson Sheep Company
Guy Cole i
Washington
C. W. McDonald
Iowa
D State College
Iowa City
University of Iowa School of Journalism
School of Journalism
Daily Iowan
Towan
Liberal Arts
Time
Life
Press Association
New York
United Press
Dallas
Tex
Associated Press
Gallup Enterprises
Radio Schedule Listing With Day and Time Blocks
A dense list of daily radio program slots across multiple hours. Includes shows from Finchtville Farm Hour to Metropolitan Opera, news digests, quizzes, and religious programs, with many entries repeating on weekdays and Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoppers Guide
Hugh Maner
Farm Newa
Dr. Bacon-Ani. Sci
Pietsch
San
Almanac of the Air
Rath
Land O'Cora
Sedan
Sanie
H. R. Gross
Newa
George Hicka
Finchville Farm
Sammy Kaye
Sunder
Ava Johnson
John BR. Kennedy
Metropolitan Opera
Saturter Seees Sumter
Monem Geopolitics Oc
Wedeexaee Adynanos
Thorsder
PTR National
Sunaes
Moner
Tweestes
Thorsiar
Greenwood
Sendar
Jubilee Singers
1540 Club
Eth
Barrymore
Hattie
Ozark Ramblers
Andrews Sisters
Seve -Momda Amer
Legion Drama
Eee
Waterloo Public Schools
Wednesda
Ship of Joy Club
Thorto Waterloo Schools
Priter
Macbeth
Eotcees
Ask the Scientist
Thurades MoMgais
Mary Small Revue
Sun
Hoprigan
Terry and the Pirates
Satorten Radio Mall of Fame
Dick Tracy
Jack Armsthrong
Tomlinson—News
Ssturder Labor
UBSA
Mon
Jimmy Fidler
Cehani Ene
Higgins Boys
Turs Christian Science Church
Satan Drew Pearson
H. RK. Grosa—News
Don Gardiner
Sam
Leland Stone
Eye-Witness News
Ted Malone
Earl Godwin
Stars of the Future
Greenfield Village Choir
Lum
Abner
Dorothy Thompson
Alan Young
Walter Winchell
Guy Lombardo
Raymond Gram Swing
Niles and Prindle
Vena
Fred Waring
Herades
van Cleave
H. R. Grosa
March of Dimes
Salutos Amigos
Milan Opera USA
Tor Paul
Pietach
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FOX
Andrews
Leo
Knox
Maria Montez
Wih
Poter
Col Leo Carrillo
MIO
Donald Duck
Brigade Oe
Jesus
United Presbyterian Church
Joyce Kilmer
Alfrede Joyce Kilmer
Kimmy” Beamer
al Ledge
Cote House
L. P. Robinson
Charley Datmer
Heodereson Wallace
James Batterson
Carrie Norman
Jennie Lauderman
Mrs. Battereson
Palmer
Jonathan Ralph West
Jolie
Bob
Virginia Shannon West Hie
Ralph Shammon
Peembing
Walls Green House
Missl Norton
Evoready
Mituibing & Heating Co
Pioneer Drug Store
Franklin D. Roosevelt
U. S. Armed Forces
Europe
Farm Bureau Publicity
Moonlight and Cactus
He-Man
New
Bili
McCleary Clinic
Elms Blvd
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Commando Kelly
Pittsburgh
Irene Kelly
Charles Kelly
Kelly
International Soundphoto
Soils District
Arm Bureau
Flyers
Dutch Creek
4-Hlub
Michard
David Wright
Carl Yoder
Richard Wright
Gardner
Chalupa
Gene Yoder
Treasury
Jimmie Gingerich
Rolling Green
New Haven
Will Miller
Pleasant Pill Roosters
Martha Gammon
Joan Chaluyoyvrs
Rosalyn Chalupa
Mary Swift
Maxine Lambert
Carla Caldwells
Cora Swift
Virginia Long
Gath
Oregon Township
Roger Colthurst
Lexington
John
Lamb
Hlawkeye Downs
Ross Motor Service
Firemen’s
Highland Palace Club
Ray Memler
Vicks
Kxel
Josh Higgins
Voice OF Agriculture
Waterloo, Iowa
Wedan Smith Chickeries
Thor
Kleen Maid News
Correa
United Nations News Review
The
Music Box
Breakfast Club
Scesccavses
Seterater Nazarene Family Hour
Jemima
Satur
Sundae
Tuea
Tom Breneman
Percy B. Crawford
Cibo Vcs
Gil Martyn
Sonic
Jack Berch
Lois Long & & Sons
Glamour Manor
Schoola In
Seturnal Weekly War Journal
Sune
Higgine’ Farm Hour
Cail of the Cross
Sanne
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