Local Notes Include Visits and Moves in Washington
Local items report Robert Marble returning from Las Vegas to serve at Carlsbad after furlough. Mrs. Ellis Negus and Nancy Lu arrive from Chicago to visit friends. several families relocate or travel and plan gatherings. Included are Cpl Custer’s Pennsylvania trip, the Yoder family’s Santa Fe visit, and a hospital wrist surgery for Cecil Godwin. Correction notes Karl Fulton’s Alhambra return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Negus
Nancy Lu
Chicago
Washington
Richard R. Johnston
Julie
Haymaking and farm notes from Washington area
Local farm log notes report haying activity with Koen, Benson, and Meyer helping. Corn growth shows rapid progress while oats near ready for cutting. Maas family movements include Maas transferring, Maas and relatives making hay, and relatives visiting Tama and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
aNute
Paul Benson
Orval Meyer
Wm. Koensing
Maas
Ottumwa
Iowa City
Minneapolis
Robert Benson
Frank Horeshosky
Francis Bixby
Gon
Milton Maas
Albert Maas
Viola Kauffman
Doris Benson
Myrna Reeves
Tama
Plan Holiday Golf Tourney
A 27 hole handicap golf tournament is scheduled for men at the Washington Golf and Country Club over the holiday weekend. The event spans Sunday through Tuesday with three nine hole rounds. Prizes include golf balls for top six places and a special prize. Entry fee is 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Golf and Country Club
Service Member Returns To Camp Swift After Brief Leave
Staff Sergeant J. M. Kelley arrives back at Camp Swift Texas following a 12 day furlough spent with his wife and in laws Mr and Mrs B G Holt. Mrs Kelley traveled from San Antonio to Washington to join her husband during his posting. R W Fillmore of Brighton visited this morning returning from Chicago where he spent two days with his son. Martha Anne Mace arrived from Sweetwater via Des Moines to visit her parents Mr and Mrs G E Mace with next assignment in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marble
Max Marble
Las Vegas
N.v
Carlsbad
N. Mex
James C. Custer
Durham
N. C
Ed Custer
Cpl. Custer
Pennsylvania
Camp Butner
Esther Conger Higgins
Long Beach
Calif
Kansas City
Washington
George Kerr
Donald
Roderick
Kay Ellen
Jack Hamm
Pawnee City
Nebr
Tarkio
Jack
J. M. Kelley
Camp Swift
Texas
B. G. Holt
San Antonio
R. W. Fillmore
Brighton
Chicago
Martha Anne Mace
Sweetwater
Des Moines
G. E. Mace
California
W. C. Hotle
Cpl. Wm. Hotle
England
France
Germany
States
Adolph
Columbus
Columbus Junction
Columbus City
Tennessee
Short Creek
Boston
Martha Butler
Robert A. Garrett
Frank Garrett
Charles O. Garrett
Ted Able Garrett
Clair Clark
Keith Clark
Naval
San Francisco
Lynn
R. O. Lynn
T. N. O'Neill
Rock Island Lines
Board of Education
T. K. Johnston
W. L. Curtis
Norman Gentler
Maryville
Randolph
Local Hospital Admissions And Births Reported
At the hospital Jesse Dayton Kalona was admitted as a medical patient. Mr and Mrs Jerry Simmering Route three are parents of a seven pound nine ounce daughter born at 7 40 this morning. Mrs Glen Green Route two and Jean McKinney 411 South Second Avenue were discharged this afternoon. Mrs Harvey Holden and daughter Lorene Ruth 602 North Marion Avenue were discharged today. Dixie LaRoyce Herr Keota underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mary Ellen Randall 732 East Third Street underwent an appendectomy this morning. Lloyd Swift 739 East Washington Street underwent a major operation this morning. George Norman 610 Eighth Avenue admitted following injuries from an auto accident earlier this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Dayton
Kalona
Mary Ellen Randall
East Third Street
Lloyd Swift
East Washington Street
Jerry Simmering
Route Three
George Norman
Dixie LaRoyce Herr
Keota
Glen Green
Route Two
Jean McKinney
South Second Avenue
Harvey> Holden
Lorene Ruth
North Marion Avenue
New Chemical Improves Bombers High Altitude Performance
A newly developed chemical extends bomber aircraft operation in the substratosphere by about fifty times the typical high altitude life of carbon brushes in airplane generators. The result is longer endurance and greater range for long distance missions.
Letters from Washington County Soldiers Share News
Short excerpts from letters received by residents describe daily life, morale, and hometown ties of boys serving in the armed forces. Messages mention hope for returns, updates on training, and reminders of home amid wartime duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Invasion Letters From War Fronts Shared By Families
Letters from servicemen in the Pacific and Europe describe heat, coffee over open fires, storms, and the stress of invasion. Messages mention Navy life, safety hopes, and awaiting cross-Channel action, with families hearing of letters arriving and brothers nearby.
Republican Platform Principles Endorsed by Washington County Delegates
Local delegates pledge unified GOP support for the national platform. They call for jobs for returning service members, free private enterprise, and fewer bureaucratic shackles. The platform favors a free agricultural market, opposes subsidies, and backs National Convention candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iil
Washington County
National Republican Convention
United States
U. S
Republican Party
Chicago
Biennial School Census Totals for Columbus District
The Columbus Independent district census shows 455 youths aged 5–21 with 224 boys and 231 girls. For ages 7–16, compulsory schooling, 115 boys and 137 girls total 252, not 952 as misprinted. The district includes Columbus Junction, Columbus City and nearby rural districts Tennessee Short Creek and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Columbus Independent
Women own half of privately held stock in major firms
In 1940 women held 50 percent of privately owned stock in large corporations and shared ownership with men in corporate futures. They totaled 7,520,000 women among America’s 15,000,000 shareholders.
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events
Walnut Women's Club hosts annual ice cream social at Ed Nelson home with families. Country club dinner at 6 45 p m in clubhouse. Friendly Social Club meets 2 p m with Mrs Carrie Mayhew. Pansy Hill Fourth of July picnic postponed indefinitely. Valley Ladies Aid meets at church. Grace Hill Ladies Aid at Community building with roll call Esther. Women golfers at 4 30 p m and pot luck at 7 45 p m at clubhouse. Merry Makers Afternoon with Mrs Elizabeth Young and Mrs Richard Young. Thursday West Chester church O C class hosted by Mrs Lafe Stout. co-hosts Mrs Jim Griggs. H E O Club meets afternoon with roll call current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luesasy Walnut Women’s Club
Ed Nelson
Carrie Mayhew
Pansy Hill Club
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Merry Makers Club
Elizabeth Young
Richard Young
Thursand
Co. O. C
West Chester
Lafe Stout
Jim Griggs
H. E. O. Club
Ed Miller
Utterback Marks 85th Birthday in Ainsworth
J. M. Utterback of Ainsworth, a member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club, celebrates his 85th birthday today born in Elizaville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Utterback
Ainsworth
Journal
Elizaville
Ind
Birthdays Noted In Local Area Observances
Wandaline Carter turns 15 as grandmother Fred Neiswanger visits from California. John Wagner and son Ernest mark birthdays nearby. Janet Sue Freeman celebrates first birthday. Dennis Walton, four, observes birthday with family in Keota. Others include Charles Crull, Mrs. Kolesick, Mrs. Shalla, Alice Scranton. Tomorrow Harold Kerr Jr. will turn four. John Combs, Frank Patterson, and D W McClure join birthday dinner plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandaline Carter
San Francisco
Calif
Fred Neiswanger
California
Alice Kay Scranton
Robert Scranton
Harold Lewis Kerr, Jr
Harold Kerr
John Combs
Franklin Center
Frank Patterson
Salem
D. W. McClure
Mr and Mrs Robert BE Arthur Observed Tenth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Robert B E Arthur marked their tenth wedding anniversary yesterday with family and friends attending a small celebration at home. The couple have resided in the community for many years and were married in the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert BE. Arthur
Mrs Alice McArtor Observes 20th Birthday Today
Local resident Mrs Alice McArtor marks her 20th birthday today. There is no additional public event details in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice McArtor
Best ways to prepare potatoes and root vegetables
Pare potatoes and other roots as thinly as possible and cook them in jackets to preserve nutrients near the skin. Slice long vegetables like carrots lengthwise to keep nutrients from leaching into cooking water.
Mrs Virgil Aldrich Honored at Cooperative Supper
A coop supper Thursday by American Pearl carding and packing staff honored Mrs. Virgil Aldrich who is leaving to live in Wayland. Attendees included Mrs. Earl Fisher Mrs. Hubert Evans Mrs. Pearl Parcell Mrs. Isadore Houseal Mrs. Henry Harrison Mrs. Everett Barham Mrs. Richard Skipton Mrs. Merle Proudfit Mrs. Leo Mangold Mrs. Floyd Banks Mrs. Clarence Wilson Mary Lou Eakins Dorothy Davidson and Mrs. Alta Boileau at Sunset Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Pearl Carding and Packing Departments
Virgil Aldrich
Wayland
Sunset Park
Earl Fisher
Hubert Evans
Pearl Parcell
Isadore Houseal
Henry Harrison
Everett Barham
Richard Skipton
Merle Proudfit
Leo Mangold
Floyd Banks
Clarence Wilson
Mary Lou Eakins
Dorothy Davidson
Alta Boileau
Farewell Courtesy For Alvin Kephart
Mr and Mrs Jake Earnest hosted a farewell gathering for Alvin Kephart who plans to leave for service soon. Guests included Roy Kephart Velme Phyllis Crone Ernest Rouse O E Babb Dorothy Lloyd Neiswanger John Wagner Glenn Thompson Earl Kerhart and Sam Sigafooce in a home decorated with summer flowers and lighted tapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Earnest
Alvin Kephart
Roy Kephart
Velme
Phyllis Crone
Ernest Rouse
O. E. Babb
Dorothy
Lloyd Neiswanger
John Wagner
Glenn Thompson
Earl Kerhart
Sam Sigafooce
Entertain Mothers and Children at Louisville Party
Mrs. A. W. Clow and daughter hosted a coffee afternoon for mothers, daughters and young children. Guests from Denver, Des Moines, Willmar, Cincinnati and Adel attended with their youngsters, aided by Robin and Eddie Taylor of Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Clow
Robert Taylor
Louisville
Courtney Kline
Courtney, Jr
Denver
Colo
Charles Ramsey
N., Jr
Robert Barclay
Jan
Des Moines
Robert More
Patricia
Willmar, Minn
Fred Moore, Jr
Violet Howard and Roger Stannard Wed in Stockton Army Chapel
Violet Howard and Lt. Roger Stannard exchanged vows in a 3:30 pm ceremony at the Stockton army chapel. The couple, both Brighton High School alumni, plan a wedding trip after a day of celebration including a dinner at Hotel Clark and a graduation ball at the stockton army air base club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howard
Rubio
Violet
Roger Stannard
Lorraine Stannard
Clay Township
Army Chapel
Stockton
Calif
Charles F. Bruce
Veral Orr
Richmond
Grace Mary
San Bruno
Brighton
Hotel Clark
Officers Club
Stockton Army Air Base
Stannard
Brighton High School
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Winé8a
Headliners 4-H Club Holds Meeting With Barbara Dare
The Headliners 4-H club met Thursday afternoon with Barbara Dare. Nine members attended the business session which opened with the 4-H pledge and readings by Esther Gerdes and Marilyn West. Ruth Foster led a bread baking demonstration. Jean Kennedy spoke on You.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Dare
Ruth Foster
Esther Gerdes
Marilyn West
Jean Kennedy
Water Bath Canning Precautions and Steps
Precautions for boiling water bath canning include a tall container with one inch water above jars, a rack to elevate jars, and following steps: boil water, place filled jars immediately, cover with water to maintain one inch, seal lid to prevent evaporation, start timing when water boils, maintain steady heat and add water if needed, remove jars and tighten caps if only partly sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Ducks Unlimited reports 1943 duck population rise
A Ducks Unlimited bulletin repeats its 1943 population estimate of over 125 million ducks on the Western Canadian breeding range, up 28.7 percent from 1942. In the United States, cooperating observers in 27 states show more ducks than in 1942 while nine states report fewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducks Unlimited
United States
Community meeting highlights garden pledge and fair planning
Barbara Dare presented talk on Planting Your Summer Garden followed by a discussion on fair entries and health examinations to be held July 10. Star Spangled Banner closed the meeting as games filled the remainder and a cooperative supper was served at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Dare
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Cpl
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Cecil Godwin
Mt. Pleasant
Mercy Hospital
Karl Fulton
Alhambra
Mr. Fulton
Myrtle Holt
St. Louis, Mo
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Bernice Maas
INSA
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West Congress Hotel
Washington Roofing CO
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Floyd Marston
F. B
Jack” Marston
U.S.N.R
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Monroe
Sa'p
G.O.P
Little’s Furniture
Ernest
Janet Sue Freeman
Kenneth Freeman
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Carl Walton
Charles Crull
Vernon Crull
Joe A. Kolesick
Jim Shalla
Violet Howard
R. Stannard
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