Local Notes Highlight Visit and Family News
Mrs. K C Lemkau and children Nancy Marie Carsten and Dennis from Peoria Illinois stay with Mr and Mrs Richard Johnson. Pfc Henry H Miller on furlough visit with family before reporting to Fort Riley. Funeral at Mt Pleasant for Emma Mitchell, longtime PEO member. Roy Manning Coppock parents of a nine pound daughter. James B Garrett returns to Pocatello after German captivity. Vacation closure announced for Martins Modern Cleaners next week. Virginia Wylie nursing student vacationing with parents. Hal O Longer visiting from Scottfield with parents. H L Kite and Harold of Fort Morgan guests at Elwin Lewis home. Mary Ruth and Barbara Minick visit Fairfield relatives. Roy Finch family from Oklahoma City visiting P Fox home. Children have been visiting, with extended family in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Lemkau
Nancy Marie
Carsten and
and Dennis
Peoria
Inl
Pfc
Henry H. Miller
Cap Hood
Texas
Howard P. Miller
Fort Riley
Kam
Harry Montgomery
Roy Finch
Oklahoma City
P. Fox
Finch
Paint Stripper Aids Clean Surfaces in Witcombings
A paint stripper usable on metal and wood is described in Witcombings as leaving a paint free surface after rinsing. It also allows brushes and cleaning tools to be easily cleaned by swishing in a bucket of water.
Hospital Admissions and Newborn at Local Health Center
James Stokes of Keota admitted for fractured right arm and expected discharge this afternoon. Dale Beard of East Third street admitted as a surgical patient. Mrs Urban Te Bockhorst of Kalona admitted as a medical patient. Mr and Mrs Arthur Campbell of route one welcome a seven pound nine ounce daughter born at 11 35 last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stokes
Keota
Ernoon
Dale Beard
East Third Street
Urban Te Bockhorst
Kalona
Arthur Campbell
Route One
Alleged U S Tax Fraud Probe Targets Big Scheme
Washington July 7 UP An alleged legal Wall Street tax avoidance plan may deprive the U S treasury of 500 million dollars Congress probes the operation of the 1985 holding company act Representative Lyle H Boren says swindle Inc cuts tax payments and freezes out small investors He cites Omaha Nebraska Power Co trading for 45 million to a fake nonprofit and stock movements that net 815000 for American Power Co while legitimate value says 5 million
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wall Street
United States Treasury
Congress
Federal Treasury
Lyle H. Boren
Dem
Okla
House
Interstate Commerce Suab
Boren
Swindle Incorporated
Omaha
Nebraska Power Company
Omaha Electric Committee Corporation
American Power Company
Social Notes From Haskins and Nearby Towns
Haskins Iowa July 7 residents hosted and visited over the Independence Day weekend. Guests included J T Alfred and family from Conesville Ethel and Vivian Booth and Mrs Godlove with relatives in attendance. Several trips to nearby Washington Indianola Davenport and Indianapolis noted along with fishing at the Marsh Cone Lake and Cone Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Iowa
J. T. Alfred
Conesville
Ethel
Vivian Booth
Godlove
M. T. Coon
Harold Godloeve
Indianola
Clara Godloye
Palmer Babcock
Washington
Harold Godlove
Jimmy
Cone Lake
Bert Dennis
Betty
Wilma
Donald
Melvin
Glen Duncan
M. D. McCreedy
Billy
Leo Facrrington
Bill Bidwell
W. H. White
Iowa City
Frank Embree
Toni Jean Wittmer
Leo Embree
Bertha Jean
Lysle Embree
Max and
Davenport
Una Gordon
T. M. Birney
L. M. Boughtin
North English
D. H. Branfields
John Irwin
Agnes Kamerer
Grandview
Muscatine
Jean Mathers
K. A. Mathers
Indianapolis
Donald Dennis
Ronald Edwards
Royal Navy toasts seated after king’s head bump
Early in the 19th century the king aboard a ship rose for a toast and hit his head on a low beam. He then decreed that the Royal Navy should always drink royal toasts while seated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Navy
British Empire
Auto Trade Sessions Announced by OPA
Floyd Wl Whittington Des Moines district OPA price executive schedules a series of meetings for the automobile and repair trade to explain new regulations effective July 14. George W MacDonald will conduct sessions in Mason City Waterloo Elkader Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and other cities with additional contact at local war price and rationing boards on July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd WL. Whittington
Des Moines
OPA Price Executive
George W. MacDonald
Mason City
Waterloo
Elkador
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
MacDonald
Washington
War Update Reports Pinsiang Recapture and Spies Executed
The War continues with Allied forces recapturing Pinsiang near the Dongdang frontier in Indo China. Dispatches from Manila confirm plots to assassinate General Douglas MacArthur. spies were captured and executed. Allied air forces struck five targets around Osaka Tokyo and other sites, igniting large fires as crews reported extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinsiang
Indo-China
Dongdang
Manila
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Simatsu
Osaka
Akashi
Chiba
Tokyo
Kofu
Shimucu
20Th Airforce
Farmers Spend Holiday in Field
Farmers spend Independence Day working in fields and haying around Pilotburg. Neighbors helped with baling 35 acres for Lydia Horak as hay got wet. Lookout school directors met at Richard Scott home and local anniversaries and events are noted amid farm chores and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stransky
Pilotsburg
Lester Leeper
Stanley Mouser
Will Dann
Earnest Krantz
Lydia Horak
Allan
JoAnn Stransky
Carlen Anderson
Harold Horak
Harold Pribyl
Carl
Anderson
Marion Stransky
Keth Anderson
Ralph Flynn
Orve
Bobby Scott
Richard
Jim Chalupa
Carl PD
Lorene Anderson
Ronald D. Cox
Presbyterian Church
Chaniie Frickson
Ill
Carlod. Anderson
Richard Scott
Lucile Duvall
Ft. Madison
Mia
John Bauer
Carl Oldfields
Albert Batterson
Wayne Stransky
Larry Stransky
Tommy Jakolicka
Chicago
Allison Mays
Plant nutrients and their roles in growth
Nitrogen promotes growth of stems and leaves but excess delays maturation. Deficiencies show yellowing leaves. Phosphorus and calcium boost root growth and influence flowering and fruiting. Potash strengthens stems and can increase disease resistance.
Wayne Barnes Carrier Winner and Prize Awards
Wayne Barnes won the carrier prize with a second place of five dollars won by Nick Gevock who boosted his route on East Second and Third streets and only one missed paper in three months. Johnny Winga got eight dollars for third while Fred Wilson and Tommy Adams received one dollar each as special awards for strong new-carrier records. Dan Brindley claimed a one-dollar croquet prize as several boys added small gains before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Nick Gevock
Johnny Winga
Johnny
Fred Wilson
Tommy Adams
Dan Brindley
Jack Hamm
Spanky Miller
Melvin Snyder
Paul George
Maynard Goff
Bob Krause
Jerry Cochran
Carl Simmering
Rhys Miller
Willis Longer
Larry Thornton
Fire Damages Johnston Farm Home Near Columbus Junction
A fire at the Frank Johnston farm home three miles southeast of Columbus Junction caused substantial damage before the local fire department contained it. The cause was undetermined. The week’s news also notes church speaking engagements, Navy and Army service members, and local residents’ travels and ties to Iowa Wesleyan College and Washington, D C. Sealed bids are sought by the local post office for mail-carrier routes to the Rock Island depot and within Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Frank Johnston
Here
I. G. Dykhuiden
United Presbyterian Church
Robert W. Galloway
Galloway
Chris
Institute of Theology
Princeton
N. J
Dean Duncan
San Diego
Calif
Farragut
Ida
Navy
Corrine Lowe
Diana
LeRoy Heither
Riverside
Califf
Verne Heither
Thomas H. Curtis
Fifth
William R. Hawley
Richard A. Hills
Charles E. Wilson
James N. Brown
Robert L. Bohling
Muscatine
Carl Gwin
Charles W. Hicklin
Charles H. Kinsley
Alvin P. Lambert
Wapello
Sherril F. Wiele
Scott L
Westbrook
Grandview
Verne Doudna
Cpl
Russell H. Doudna
Gerington
Kas
Air Field Hospital
Joe B. Doudna
South Pacific
R. O. Linn
Barbara
Dodge City
Mary Moore
Hudson
Ind
L. G. Browning
Rock Island Lines
Colum
Missionary Society Plans July Meeting At Church
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met with 16 members. Devotions led by Mrs. James Martin focused on Crossing the Threshold of Friendship. Lectures touched on mentoring young men and Moslem women, with funds for homes and hospitals in Pittsburgh. The August gathering features a noon luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
James Martin
Silas Ross
Church Seminary
India
Egypt
J. N. Colthurst
D. N. Anwyt
Leta Glenn
Miss Glenn
W. A. Cook
David McLaughlin
Home For the
Children’s Home
Pittsburg
Penna
Local Servicemen Highlight Pacific Duty and Awards
Cpl. Robert F. Dowson of Columbus Junction has served 25 months in the Pacific with a Howitzer battalion and helped blast cave mouths on Okinawa with Acent Harold L. Bliven. Bliven, 21, advanced to fire controlman second class on a destroyer in the western Pacific after two years there and eight combat engagements including the Aleutians and Iwo Jima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bus Junction
Columbus City
Robert F. Dowson
S. W. Dowson
Columbus Junction
Pacific Area
Okinawa
Harold L. Bliven
Pearl Bliven
Western Pacific
Aleutians
Iwo Jima
Pacific
Class of 1922 Holds Crawfordsville Reunion at Church
Crawfordsville July 7 The local high school class of 1922 held its annual reunion in the Methodist church social rooms with ten members since graduation. six attended and four could not come. Guests recalled old times and refreshments were served. Neighbors worried about a Crawfordsville woman until friends realized she was home ill and unable to answer calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Methodist
Ehurch
Dana Barnes
New Jersey
Everette Mitchell
Judy
Larry
Waterloo
Bill Ekieber
Olds
Chester Cherryholmes
Danny
Clarence Hering
Viola
Aletha Holmes Muller
Lenore Whalen
Verle Maxwell
Oma Strain
Difference Between Hot Pack and Cold Pack Canning Methods
Ruth Foster explains hot pack vs cold pack canning. Hot pack precooks vegetables 3 to 5 minutes before packing, increasing jar capacity and preserving value by driving out air. Cold pack fills jars cold then adds hot liquid. Hot pack speeds boiling point, reducing spoilage. lukewarm temps invite spoilage. Hot pack suitable for vegetables and fruits except berries apricots pineapple and plums.
Valley Ladies Aid July Meeting at the Church
The Valley Ladies Aid society met at the Valley church for an all day session with nine members. They quilted, framed a new quilt, and conducted a business meeting led by the president. A new constitution was approved and funds increased in the first half of the year. The next meeting will be in two weeks with roll call about a soldier boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Valley Church
George Washington
America
Treasury
Small town neighbors calm fear with swift support
A surprised resident found no danger as many neighbors gathered at her door yard, sparking town chatter about city life and gossip. She thanked God for living in a close community where friends care and police would not have to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawffordsville
Five shooters qualify for gold emblem in clay target honors
The Amateur Trapshooting Association announced that five prominent gun enthusiasts have earned the highest award, a gold emblem with a diamond inset, for registering 100,000 or more targets since 1923. The program recognizes shooters at 25,000 50,000 75,000 and 100,000 targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amateur
Modern US methods cut match production costs
About 100 ingredients go into match heads and splint wood, which must be cured for nearly two years. New manufacturing methods in the United States have lowered costs so that, even with higher material and labor costs, matches still retail at prices unchanged for 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Social Calendar Notices for Monday Through Thursday
Social calendar items list meetings and gatherings for Navy War Wives club Ann Judson Circle Good Will club Rosemary club Women of the Country club and various church groups with times locations and hostess names. Notes include postponed meetings and donation requests for table service dish to pass and auction articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Longer Club
Carl Replogle
Cecil Replogle
Good Will Club
Wncna
A. C. Ruegsegger
Rosemary Club
Clive Gray
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Luke
Birthday greetings for local children
Rosemary Lee Krabill celebrates her first birthday with parents Mr and Mrs Vincent Krabill of Wayland. Jerald Miller marked by three candles for Mr and Mrs Claude Miller of Keota. Martha Anne Speake Rita Kay Guenther daughter of Adolph Guenther route three. Merle Gene Conrad son of Vernon Conrad Wyomans ready for school after turning five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Lee Krabill
Vincent Krabill
Wayland
Jerald Miller
Claude Miller
Keota
Martha Anne Speake
Rita Kay Guenther
Adolph Guenther
Route Three
Merle Gene Conrad
Vernon Conrad
Wyman
Birthday celebrants listed from multiple towns
A column notes several people celebrating birthdays today. Among those named are Mrs. Jack Caldwell, Roger Wayne Sheetz of Valley, Joe Krotz of South Highland, Mrs. Charles Rickey in Utica Ohio, with Mrs. Earl Troyer, P. L. Fenn, Mrs. Gilbert Hoetle of Columbus Junction, James Farrington of Haskins, Mrs. Albert Wehr, Sally Jean Finch daughter of Roy and Mrs. Finch of Oklahoma City formerly Washington residents aged 12 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Caldwell
Roger Wayne Sheetz
Valley
Joe Krotz
South Highland
Charles Rickey
Utica
Ohio
Earl Troyer
P. L. Fenn
Gilbert Hoetle
Columbus Junction
James Farrington
Haskins
Albert Wehr
Sally Jean Finch
Roy Finch
Oklahoma City
Okla
Washington
Booths to Mark L4th Wedding Anniversary Tomorrow
St Charles couple Mr. and Mrs Harold Booth will observe their 4th wedding anniversary tomorrow. Robert Keith Wilcox son of Mr and Mrs Scott Wilcox will have one candle on his first birthday cake tomorrow. Also due to receive greetings tomorrow are Mrs Glenn Watson Mrs Glad Mast Teddy Springman in service Wilbur Chalupa Wayne Arnold Co R Bill Wilson Keith Leo Albaugh six year old son of Leo Albaugh and David Chilcote fourteen year old son of Frank Chilcote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Booth
St. Charles
Robert Keith Wilcox
Mrs. Scott Wilcox
Glenn Watson
Glad Mast
Teddy Springman
Wilbur Chalupa
Highland Center
Wayne Arnold
Co. R
Bill” Wilson
Keith Leo Albaugh
Leo Albaugh
David Chilcote
Frank Chilcote
Grazing Hyacinths as Livestock Feed A Limited Role
Chemical analysis shows water hyacinths have dry matter close to low grade straws but fail to rank as good livestock feed. Cattle graze growing hyacinths to a limited extent.
Mrs Grays Rebekah Lodge Meeting Led by Mrs Gray
The regular Rebekah lodge meeting at I.C.C. hall was conducted by Mrs Clive Gray noble grand. Plans were made for joint installation of officers with the Fellows Tuesday evening and an all day work meeting Thursday July 19 to paint dining room chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Harry Hamilton
Eugene Schneider
Lloyd Phillips
Die Trier
Dave
Study Group Sits With Mrs Shannon on Current Topics
Eighteen women attended the Emma C. Andersen Mission Study group meeting at the Methodist Church yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Kunath led devotions while Mrs. Mill Barker and Whistle Genkinger Hebner assisted in reviewing World Outlook and Methodist Woman. Former member Ethel Atkinson was a guest. The group will not meet in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. FB. Shannon Yesterdes
Emma C. Andersen
J. E. Kunath
Fred K. Mill
T. F. Barker
Pearl Whistle
John Genkinger
S. Hebner
Club Has Meeting With Mrs Myers
The Merry Makers club met with Mrs Harley Myers Thursday afternoon. Nine members and two guests Mrs Roland Benson and Mrs Doris Manassier attended. The hostess served refreshments. the next meeting will be with Mrs Donald Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Makers Club
Harley Myers
Roland Benson
Doris Manassier
Donald Smith
Women’s Guild Meeting At St. Paul’s Church
The St. Paul’s Women’s Guild gathered at the church with 14 members, three children, and two visitors including Mrs. Lizzie Miller and Martha Griffith. The group sang, read scripture, prayed, and heard officers’ reports. They opted to donate cash to the society instead of an ice cream social, and closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Hostesses were Mrs. Singne Finke and Alice Finke, who served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Aerosol Bomb for Pests
The aerosol bomb is a new steel dispenser that releases insecticides as a fine fog under pressure. More than 14 million of these bombs were distributed in combat areas in 1943 and 1944 to protect armed forces from mosquitoes. Not yet available to civilians. After the war they may help in ridding homes and buildings of pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Oven Hinges Warn of Safe Door Handling
Oven hinges emphasize careful handling to ensure a tight door fit. Precisely balanced hinges support plates and light platters but cannot bear heavy kettles.
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Austin Brothers’ Circus
1738
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Roy Manning
Coppock
Paul Harvey
Nora Faulkner
Marjorie
Miss Faulkner
Pocatello
Idaho
Jack Todd
John Garrett
James B. Garrett
Martin's Modern Cleaners
Virginia Wylie
Burlington Protestant Hospital
Burlington
Mrs
Don Wylie
Pvt
Hal O. Longer
Scottfield, Ill
Fred J. Houger
Raymond Minick
Mary Ruth
Fairfield
Little’s Furniture
U. S
Haskins News
Clara Godlove
OPA
Wayne Barnes
Johnston Home
Washington Dairy
Mary W. Packer
Insta Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Ruth Foster
Valley Ladies Aid
Match Manufacturing
P. S
Navy War Wives Club
Ivan Marston
Ann Judson
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
John Young
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
P. F. Whisler
Brewer & Sons
Mrs. Gray
Rebekah
Shannon
Women’s Guild
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