Local News Briefs Highlight Community Updates
Charles Redding, from Des Moines, visits his brother in law and sister in town before headed to St Louis where his wife works. He recently received an honorable discharge after 18 months in China as a master sergeant. Local notices urge license renewal by January 31 and inform on counties finances. Walter Howell, county treasurer, notes mail payments. Captain Jack Lytle of Austin Texas visits relatives in town. Various stores announce events, sales, and market weeks in Chicago. Marion Ferguson begins classes at the State University of Iowa. For sale, crocheted garments for infants offered by Mrs Whitehead. Ernest Moothart Y 2/C reports 30 day home leave from the Pacific theater.
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Charles Redding
Des Moines
Paul Thomassen
St. Louis
Redding
China
Lloyd Moothart
Ernest
San Francisco
Pacific Theater
Crawfordsville Wins Overtime Thriller Over Kalona
Crawfordsville edged Kalona 37 to 33 in overtime to open the county high school basketball tournament. After a tight first three quarters, Crawfordsville tied 32-32 late in regulation, then pulled ahead in OT as Graber Darbyshire and Martin scored. Brighton beat Riverside 43-29 and West Chester defeated Ainsworth 57-38. about 600 fans watched. Crawfordsville meets Brighton and Chester plays Wellman in second round.
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Crawfordsville
Kalona
Jackson
Graber
Martin
Darbyshire
Brighton
Riverside
West Chester
Ainsworth
Chester
Jeads
Wellman
Demons Fall to Ottumwa 38 30 in Tough Road Game
Washington Demons were held to 38 points while Ottumwa reached 30 as the visiting team stayed competitive through three quarters. Jack Pauls scored three as Bill Kelsey sparked the early offense, but Ottumwa led 19 15 at halftime and 28 12 after three.
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Ottumwa
Washington Demons
Bulldogs
Demons
Jack Pauls
Washington
Bill Kelsey
Mt. Pleasant
Pauls
Marshall
Hospital births and surgeries noted in Keota area
Mrs. Floyd Hunt underwent major surgery at the hospital this morning. Doris Knott is recovering from an appendectomy. Mr and Mrs Morgan welcomed a daughter at 10 15 last night. Mr and Mrs Bordwell had a son at 11 18. Daughters were born to the Hough and Kimmel households this morning. Read the Classified Ads.
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Floyd Hunt
Keota
Doris Knott
East Seventh Street
Theodore Morgan
West Roadway
Richard Bordwell
South Third Avenue
Roy Hough
West Chester
Fred Kimmel
Wast
Second Street
Distances in Space Put Earth and Stars in View
The sun lies about 92.5 million miles from Earth and the nearest fixed star lies roughly 16 billion miles away, illustrating vast cosmic scales.
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Solar System
Local Births and Hospital Update
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Tony Bringham of Welman at 5 05 this morning weighing six and a quarter pounds. Virginia Shepherd a Parsons college student Fairfield is spending a few days between sem esters vacation with her parents. Mr and Mrs Frank Shepherd Mr and Mrs Ammon Miller of Kalona are parents of a seven point daughter born at 4 o clock this morning. Wayne Hoehle of Kalona underwent an emergency appendectomy Sunday at Mercy hospital Iowa City. The appendix had ruptured but Mr Hoehle is reported as getting along satisfactorily.
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Tony Bringham
Welman
Virginia Shepherd
Parsons College
Fairfield
Mrs
Frank Shepherd
Ammon Miller
Kalona
Wayne Hoehle
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Mr. Hoehle
Hybrid corn dominates year’s plantings across corn belt
The Department of Agriculture reports that nearly two thirds of the corn crop is hybrid this year with higher shares in the core corn belt. Non hybrid corn remains mainly where breeding has not progressed rapidly or seed stocks are scarce.
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Department of Agriculture
Paper duplicates using dye sandwich replaces carbon paper
A new invention eliminates carbon paper by using a cellulose sandwich with dye between layers. Impressions made on the sandwich transfer onto the paper beneath, producing duplicates.
Belgian blocks paving stone origin and design
The article explains Belgian blocks as granite paving stones cut as truncated pyramids with a base of five to six inches and depth seven to eight inches. It notes the blocks’ name likely derives from Belgium and mentions their probable first use or perfection there.
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Belgium
Mildew growth linked to humidity spawns new preventative chemical
Mold or mildew thrives without light, feeding on various substrates as spores persist in air dust and water. Dormancy in dry weather gives way to growth with adequate humidity. A new chemical has been developed to prevent mildew formation.
Radar Exposure Reports Headaches For Operators
Evidence suggests radar waves cause mild headaches in operators. Reports indicate homing pigeons become disoriented and lose the ability to navigate home when exposed to the waves.
Meat alternates as substitutes for meat dishes
Meat substitutes like poultry fish eggs cheese dry beans and peas and nuts provide similar nutrition. Any one of these foods can replace meat as the main dish of a meal in a balanced diet.
Understanding Right and Left in Political Terms
The article explains that rightists align with conservative parties and leftists with liberal or radical groups. It notes seating conventions in some European legislatures and describes centrist positions as moderating views. It also mentions U.S. usage where policies are labeled as tending to the right or left.
Bee colony rankings by state show California lead
California leads states in working bee colonies. Ohio ranks second, Minnesota third. Iowa edges Texas by about 2000 colonies to claim fourth place.
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California
Ohio
Minnesota
Iowa
Texas
Oil-Tanker Expands One Foot While Loading Cargo
A 500 foot American tanker extends by one foot during cargo loading as petroleum heat raises the ship’s length. Heat from the oil, sometimes reaching 125 degrees, aids pumping and movement of the fuel.
Grinnell Mourns Death of Alumnus Harry Hopkins
Grinnell College in Iowa mourns the death of Harry Hopkins, a renowned alumnus and longtime trustee born in Sioux City. Hopkins, honored in 1935 with a Doctor of Laws degree, was famed for his high government service and steadfast national contributions, according to Grinnell President Samuel N. Stevens.
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Grinnell
Iowa
Grinnell College
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Sioux City
Samuel N. Stevens
Langridge: Scrap Iron Used in Early Cannons
During the wars, rough metal scraps including knife blades nails copper and iron were packed in cans and fired from cannons. The practice used langridge to cut enemy rigging and bring down masts. Bayonet blades bound with rope were shot to sever sails and hinder ships.
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Jack Lytle
Austin
Lloyd Lytle
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W. J. Kritzman
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Ira Gastman
Marie Jackson
I. Rothschild
Irwin Helman
Earl Bickford
Helman
Style Shop
Chicago
Merchandise Mart
Palmer House
G. FB. Frey
Cy Bush
Washington St
Marion Ferguson
State University of Iowa
Whitehead
Brighton and
West Ck
Clyvon
R. Farrier
Eriand
Airhouse
Horton
Mineart
M. Parker
Angle
Freshon —Gowey
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Whitlock
Latta
Marshall Beata
Duner
Noonan
Fox
Kelsey x
Crawffordsville
Lowe
Davey
Cherryholmes
Whiting
Shaver
Mettre
A. Gingerich
J. Duvall
DeLong
Bauer
Reif
Hotle
Dusenbery
van Trump
Cherry
Mance
iPfeiffer
Pearson
Roberts
Telford
Woods
Little’s
Pioneer Drug Store
Lederle Laboratories, Inc
Peter Jungbluth
Pete
Carl Jungbluth
Dr. West
Owen
Hagerstown
N. Y
Alfred Hargraves
Glouster
N. J
Joseph Witterman
San Pedro
Cal
International
Bert
Taylor
Philgas Stoves
ABC
Bendix Home Laundry
Philco Radios
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