Circus Day Recalls Muddy Past and Memorial Services
The column recalls a circus visit with the Melinski Pedtke children, noting rain and mud, and memories of Iowa City era wagons. It also covers a memorial service for Jack Longer at the Presbyterian church, with remarks by Dr. Eastwood and singer Walker. Nearby beauty spots and a rental update for the Humble family are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Berdo, Jr
Virginia Wright
H. C. Hulls
Jack
Presbyterian Church
Henry Shields
Forrest Walker
Washington
F. W. Eastwood
New London
Financial figures and swearing in 1945 secretary
A dated document shows numerous monetary amounts including seventeen thousand and other figures. It notes P. Weldin as Secretary and that the oath was subscribed and sworn on the ninth day of July, 1945, with Lucy F. Dempsey as Notary Public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Weldin
Lucy F. Dempsey
Whitlows Move Into Burroughs House On West Washington
Residents note Elsie Bratten and her father rent the upstairs to Whitlows who relocated from Muscatine. Peter Whitlows works in his brother’s shop on West Washington. He has two children. An early solar eclipse alarm clock failed to wake the town due to cloudy weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Burroughs
West Washington Street
Elsie Bratten
Whitlows
Muscatine
Peter Whitlows
Weeding tips with wheelhoe knife and cultivator
In a large garden the best weed and grass removal comes from a knife attachment on the wheelhoe. Use sharp blades to reach deep-rooted weeds that cultivator teeth may miss and limit ground penetration to one inch to avoid crop root damage. Finish with a hand hoe between rows.
Greasy Dishes Made Easy with Ammonia Water Trick
A simple kitchen tip suggests adding a few drops of ammonia to the wash water to quickly cut grease on dishes and enameled pans. The guidance notes safety considerations should be followed.
Proper Liver Cleaning Facts for Sausage Making
Scalding liver is unnecessary for any liver type and can remove nutrients. A damp cloth wipe and removal of the tough outer membrane and fibers suffices for clean preparation.
Washington County Service Members Remembered in Notices
Brief military notices list local men serving abroad and at home. The clipping names individuals and units while honoring their service in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Wartime Letter From England Describes V E Day Atmosphere
S/SGT Mark Koenig writes home from England on May 12 about the crushing of the German Wir machine and the joyous celebrations. He mentions base restrictions, fireworks, religious services, a holiday, and people lighting up towns as Europe marks the end of a long conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Koenig
Wiliam Koenig
England
Europe
Sam
Germany
Rambling World War II Bomber Log From May Flight Over Germany
A veteran recounts a May 10 bombing mission starting at 4:30 a.m. from England, covering about 1000 miles through France Belgium and Germany. He describes low altitude flights over war torn Aachen Duren Cologne Dusseldorf Hamburg Münster Frankfurt Koblenz Bonn and the ruined Ruhr area, noting mass destruction, empty farms, and few civilians. The account ends with a sobering reflection on the toll of war and the hope to spare the homeland from invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
Channel
Dover
France
Belgium
Brussels
Aachen
Duren
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Hamburg
Munster
Frankfurt
Koblenz
Bonn
Ruhr
Rhine
Aboard B-17 Flight Then Local Government Notices
Veteran recalls piloting a B-17 over Belgium and London amid war thrills before shifting to two local public notices. Crawfordsville Cons. Ford Two and West Chester Cons. sedeal boards set meetings in July 1945 and July 1948 to hear tax expenditure estimates for the coming year, with detailed receipts and disbursements available at hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville Conseraford Two
Washington County
Iowa
School House
Board of Directors
West Chester Cons. Sedeal
Franklin Twp
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Shock
Edmund Love Anne
Jeffreys
Ui Dar
Lawrence Tierney
Helen Melinski Pedtke
Terry's
Miss Wright
Walter Haight
South Marion Ave
East Washington
Baloons
Hugo
Edna
Boyd Humble
Red Steele
His Orchestra
Donald M. Beranek
Washington Washington County
School House Fund
TODA
North Marion
Kodak Films
Ginger Joseph Rogers
Cotten Shirley Temple
Ded Spring Byington
Tom Tully
Muriel Marley
Bronx Zoo
New York
International
Aldershot
New Guinea
Kenneth Decker
Kelso
Wach
Margaret Hastings
Oswego
John S. McCollum
Trenton
Highland Palace
Kenny Hofer
Josh Higgins
Waterloo, Iowa
Dr. Bacon-Ani
Jemima
Tom Breneman
Gil Martyn
Lois Long
Rath
H. R. Gross
Finchville Farms
Ava Johnson
B. Kennedy
St. Teachers
Pri
Life
Irane DuMond
Jubilee Singers
Hop Harrigan
Terry and the Pirates
Grain Belt Rangers
Beacresssece
Eye Witness
Cscscscevese
Niagara Falls Daredevil and Barrel
William “Red” Hill
Treacheroy
Niagara Falls Rapids
Mike Marazzo
Hill
London
Melvin T. Booth
Ranta
Lagte
Ben Dd
General Fund
Housi Fund
Louisa Co
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