Local News Highlights From Fairfield Area Postwar Happenings
Community notices include Mrs. Mayme Burich returning to Rothschild's alteration department after a two week vacation in Iowa City with her daughter. Victor Oetjen returns to Pekin after army service in the Mediterranean and European theaters. Families visit, moves, and furloughs are noted, plus local market ads for fruit and apricots and peaches.
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Mayme Burich
Rothschild’s
Victor Oetjen
Pekin
F. J. Oeetjen
Walter
Victor
Washington
Benteco
City Tourney Opens July 19 At Washington Club
The Washington city golf tournament opens July 19. About 30 members have entered already with similar number expected to qualify. Parings will be announced after entries are in. A planning session is set for next Monday evening at the club to collect a small entry fee for coffee and expenses, and players should bring their own sandwiches.
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Washington City
Old Time Baseball Figure Tim Hurst Visits Washington
Tim Hurst, famed major league player and AL umpire from 1910 to 1916, passed through Washington en route to Pasadena. Beginning in the Three-eye league and Ottumwa, he played for Boston, Pittsburgh and Brooklyn before injuries ended his playing career and redirected him to umpiring.
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Tim Hurst
Washington
Pasadena
Calif
Ottumwa
Boston
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Sportsan’s
St. Louis
Hurst
Iowa
Will Graham
Say Reservation To Violate Pact
In Washington on July 10 the Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard that any U S reservation giving Congress final say over armed force use to preserve peace would violate the United Nations charter. Leo Pasvolsky noted the United States as a permanent Security Council member would determine at the outset whether force should be used.
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Washigton
D. C
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Congress
United Nations
Eugene D. Millikin
Rep
Colo
Leo Pasyvolsky
State Department
Security Organization
Committeee
Pasvolsky
Security Council of the
Local Visitors Arrive for Short Cedar Rapids Visit
Mrs. Shirley Clark and her sons David and Jack from Cedar Rapids arrived to spend until Thursday at the parental David McLaughlin home. Mrs. Shelby Green of Tulsa Oklahoma arrived yesterday afternoon for a brief visit with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Fishburn were mentioned as hosts.
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A. Keith Droz
Keith and
John
Los Angeles
Calif
Henry Berdo
Lola Stumpf
Bert Stumpf
Kalona
Shirley Clark
David and
Jack
Cedar Rapids
David McLaughlin
Shelby Green
Tulsa
Okla
C. A. Fishburn
Hospital admissions and births reported in local notes
Admitted yesterday afternoon and evening were Mrs. Merle Chambers Aiinsworth Mrs. Carl Greiner Aiinsworth Mrs. Robert Wells Crawfordsville John Mc Gill 910 North Fourth avenue Mr. and Mrs Roscoe White route one are parents of a six pound seven ounce son born at 7 11 last evening Dismissals today included Dale Beard 914 East Third street Mrs Lee Colton Columbus Junction Mrs Dave Benson 404 East Washington street Keith Farrier East Pleasant Plain Mrs Arthur Campbell and infant daughter route one
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Merle Chambers
Ainsworth
Carl Greiner
Aiinsworth
Robert Wells
Crawfordsville
John McGill
North Fourth Avenue
Roscoe White
Route One
Dale Beard
East Third Street
Lee Colton
Columbus
Junction
Dave Benson
East Washington Street
Keith Farrier
East Pleasant Plain
Arthur Campbell
Signalling Codes for Train Operations Described
The text outlines whistle patterns and flagman signals at crossings and stations, detailing two long one short one long, and various sequences for approaching crossings, stations, and returns. It lists actions like applying brakes, stopping, proceeding, signaling, and flagman protection directions.
Elect England To Head Post
Officers of the American Legion Post are announced with Irvin England as commander and Livya Bull as vice commander. Pvt. Howard Walker, wounded in the Philippines, is expected home soon for a visit with his wife and son. Durian and Gingerich become owners of buildings formerly held by Grassell and Gardener in Wellman. The W. S. C. S. met at the Methodist church. Various local residents and visitors are noted, including health updates and travel to Des Moines and Texas.
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Livya Bull
J. D. Lewis
Guy Moodart
E. D. Miller
Webb Morrow
Howard Walker
Winter General Hospital
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Kans
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Carroll Durian
Ora Gingerich
Wellman Lumber Yard
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Nelli Spear
E. C. Herm
John Wiles
Wiles
Irving Shames
Chicago
L. Shames
Shames Department
Raymond Livezey
Des Moines
Raymond
Larry Wirtz
Childrens Society of Christian Service
John Kranza
Washington County Hospital
Patience Brown
Theodore Trieschman
Ida Grove
Wesley
Virginia
Emma Trieschmann
J. E. Curl
Ronnie
Leah
Norm Shroeder
Jimmy
McAlten
Texas
Iowa City
A. J. Helmer
Harlan Geyer
South Pacific
Marine Camp Lejeune wedding tied to East Marine couple
A marriage occurred at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina on June 11 with Navy chaplain Harold Lawson officiating. The groom Harlan bears the Geyer name, son of Grant Geyer and a Wellman High School graduate, and the bride Hia Bear comes from East Marine Illinois. her mother resides in Jacksonville North Carolina.
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Lejeune
North Carolina
Hia Bear
East Marine
Tag Day Proceeds To Improve County Service Roll
A July 11 tag day aims to raise funds to maintain the Louisa county service roll board listing about 1250 servicemen. Local updates note James William Sands touring Paris while stationed in Germany and several service members move between posts and leaves.
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Colmubus Junction
Louisa County
James William Sands
Glen Sands
Germany
Paris
France
Donald F. Howell
Navy
Howell
Craig
California
Roy D. Hauenstein
Fort Benning
Frank Hauenstein
Gail Feldman
Clara Feldman
Columbus Junctioin
Camp Carson
Colo
W. Winston Sanford
W. L Sanford
U. S. Army
Orlando
Fla
Sanford
Daugrhter
Ernest M. Lamb
Ray Marner Is Guest of Honor At Family Dinner
Riverside celebrates Staff Sergeant Ray I. Marner Jr. returning from overseas with a dinner at his parents home. Relatives and friends present include Berb Beachy family, Weldon Miller, Erlis Brenneman group, Lola Marner, Alma Miller, Speidel, Joseph Miller, Dave Marner family, Maynard Reber, Paul Snyder family and Mary.
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Riverside
Ray I. Marner, Jr
R. I. Marner
Berb Beachy
Rosemary
Weldon Miller
Erlis Brenneman
Freddie
Elmaine
Lola Marner
Wellman
Alma Miller
Frank Spei
Bea Barthelow Celebrates 14th Birthday Party
Ten friends attended a party at Bea Barthelow's home for her 14th birthday. Truth or Consequences was played with Jane Turner winning the grand prize. Guests included Miss Turner, Miss Guther, Pat Weldin, Mary Stevens, Barbara Godwin, Janet Sweet, Donna Crone, Pat Brower, Betty Prebyl, and Ruth Miller.
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Bea Barthelow
Jane Turner
Carla Guther
Miss Turner
Miss Guther
Pat Weldin
Mary Stevens
Barbara Godwin
Janet Sweet
Donna Crone
Pat Brower
Betty Prebyl
Ruth Miller
Navy War Wives Club Sees New Member Join Meeting
Mrs Ivan Marston hosted the Navy War Wives club meeting with one new member Mrs Walter Lanes of West Chester welcomed to the group. A brief business session led by president Mrs Harry Renowux planned a picnic supper for members and children at Sunset Park. The evening ended with games and refreshments served by the hostess.
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Ivan Marston
Navy War Wives Club
Walter Lanes
West Chester
Tuio
Harry Renowux
Sunset Park
Marsh Koehler
Lance
Natural resources of Japan include iron and coal
Japan is rich in iron and coal. Copper sulphur and antimony are found in moderate quantities, but the supply of gold silver tin lead zinc and quicksilver is small. Petroleum has been found in many provinces and recently in Hokushu.
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Japan
Hokushu
Kalona Residents Relocate to Washington Factory Work
Ellen Swartzendruber of Kalona and the Zueg family recently moved from Lancaster to Washington where John Zueg will work in a Button factory. Marie Vondrasek is Mrs Zueg's daughter. Mrs John Krotz and children visited Mrs Emma Zillmer in Kalona. Joseph Soukup and family saw Mrs James Birka, a Mercy Hospital patient, in Town City.
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Ellen Swartzendruber
Kalona
John Zueg
Lancaster
Penn
Washington
Zueg
Marie Vondrasek
Charles Vondrasek
Riverside
John Krotz
Emma Zillmer
Joseph Souk
Birthday Crushes Across Names in Journal’s 25th Year Club
A note from the Journal celebrates birthdays of readers. Mrs John Titterington marks her 14th birthday today as part of the Three Quarter Century club. Barbara Elizabeth Shannon turns five, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J Shannon. Vernita Tellin reaches 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vince Tellin. Sandra Ann Tibbetts is eight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Tibbetts.
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Journal
John Titterington
Barbara Elizabeth Shannon
W. J Shannon
Vernita Tellin
Vince Tellin
Sandra Ann Tibbets
Don Tibbetts
Birthday greetings reach several local residents
Congratulatory birthday notices extend to George Means currently in service Mrs Vernon Witting Leo Rath of East Highland Anita Novy Mrs Albert Redeker Mary Justine George daughter of Mr and Mrs Marlon George all listed among celebrants today.
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George Means
Vernon Witting
Leo Rath
East Highland
Anita Novy
Albert Redeker
Mary Justine George
Marlon George
Is It Safe to Reuse Old Rubber Rings for Canning
Ruth Foster from the County Extension Service warns against reusing old jar rubber rings. Modern rings made of reclaimed rubber are harder and less stretchy, often failing to return to size after processing and may not seal properly. Inspect rings for cracks, scrub in hot soapy water, boil ten minutes with baking soda, rinse, then start each batch with fresh solution.
U S Hospitals Register Show Nationwide Count
The article states that there are 6 345 registered hospitals in the United States reflecting nationwide hospital registration figures.
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U. S
United States
Social Calendar List Of Club Meetings In Local Churches
Notices for the social calendar show Ann Judson Circle at 7 30 p m at the Baptist church and a postponed Past Noble Grand Circle meeting. Numerous groups plan village activities including luncheons picnics auctions games and cooperative services across churches and clubs with details on times places hosts and items to bring.
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Ann Judson
Presbyterians Cancel Morning Prayer. Plan Evening Communion Prep
The Presbyterian church announces no Wednesday morning prayer service. An evening preparatory service for communion is set at 6 oclock in the Sunday school room at 12313. The annual Stout reunion is on Sunday, July 15, with a cooperative park executive dinner at noon.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Stout
Cooper Park
Friendship club and W S C S unit events noted
Friday schedule lists Unit No 1 hostesses at 1 30 and 2 00 p m and Mrs Homer Jarrard leading Friendship club. Unit No 7 of W S C S hosts sad families event with picnic at 6 58 p m followed by rock garden at Sunset Park. Attendees urged to bring a dish and sandwiches and to rake soil before seeding to ensure fine soil ready for planting.
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Semee P
Homer Jarrard Friendship
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