The Rocking Chair Brigade Reminiscences and Farewells
Long town column recounts neighbors leaving for Texas and travels via Kansas City, with social notes on Mrs. George Black visiting Cedar Rapids and relatives in Oskaloosa. Mentions Meek's homecoming, Dunning plans to stay two months, and a story about a farmer family’s pancakes, bread, and garden harvests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Black
Walter Williams
Mr. Willams
Grand Lodge
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Black
Oskaloosa
Eftie O' Laughlin Dunning
LD. W. Harvey
Virginia Wright
Joe Wright
Death of Tom Bondwyn Reported in Wayland
Mrs Velma McGuire Bondwyn received word of the accidental death of her husband Petty Officer Tom Bondwyn 32 aboard a cargo ship a July 2 letter reached her July 6. He leaves two sons Stanley 3 and Stephen 5 months. The family resides with her father Harry McGuire near Wayland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E2ara Wittmer
Wayland
Velma McGuire Bondwyn
Tom Bondwyn
Bondwyn
Stanley
Stephen
Cildren
Harry McGuire
Pauline figure linked to French resistance revealed in Paris
The Allied spy known as Pauline is identified as Madame Jacques Allez, formerly Mary Astor Paul of Philadelphia. Mme Allez, married in 1934 after a Paris divorce from Charles Munn, is a granddaughter of Anthony J. Drexel. Her work included transmitting messages to the American delegation in Bern, Robert Murphy in Africa, and Allied authorities in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline
French Resistance Movement
Paris
Jacques Allez
Mary Astor Paul
Philadelphia
Mme. Allez
Charles Munn
American Totalizer Company
Miami Beach
Anthony J. Drexel
Bern
Switzerland
Robert Murphy
U.S
Africa
England
International
Six Month Training Makes River Pilots Competent
The U. S. Maritime Commission ended the old river tradition of multi year training for river pilots. They now pronounce pilots competent after six months of training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Maritime Commission
Unblock Your Digestive Tract Carter's Pills Ad
An old advertisement urges relief from indigestion by Carter's Pills to thoroughly unblock the intestinal tract. It claims headaches sour stomach gas and bad breath stem from constipation and promotes the 25 cent remedy to cleanse the system and aid natural digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Carter
Freight Cars Run 30 Years Without Being Set Out for Hot Box
The report notes that the typical freight car remains in service for about thirty years before a hot box forces its removal from a train. It highlights aging equipment and maintenance challenges faced by railroads.
Notice of Probate Hearing in Charles S. King Will
In Washington County Iowa the last will of Charles S. King deceased dated September 4 1928 was filed for probate. A hearing is fixed for July 17 1945 at 9:00 a m at the Washington Court House before the District Court or Clerk to prove the will and determine its validity. R R Noon As Clerk of the District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Iowa
Washington County
Charles S. King
Court House
Washington
District Court
R. Kk
Washington, Lune
R. R. Noon
Coe
Wisconsin mower draft varies with sickle and guards condition
University of Wisconsin tests show a 5 foot mower in good condition requires 458 478 pounds of draft. With a dull sickle and bad guards the draft increases by about one third to 718 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
Population of Bats in Carlsbad Caverns Reported
An estimate suggests about 3.9 million bats inhabit New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns area, indicating a large roost in the national park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Carlsbad Severns
Record soybeans planted across United States in 1943
In 1943 farmers planted more than 16 million acres of soybeans across the United States, reflecting substantial expansion in legume acreage during wartime agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ove
United States
Riverside Independent school district meeting to review 1945 46 expenditures
The Board of Directors of Riverside Independent school district Iowa Township Washington County Iowa will meet July 2 1945 at 7 P M at Lumber Office. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditures for the year starting July 1 1945 and ending June 30 1946 A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements past and anticipated will be available at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Independent Sheot District
Iowa
Washington County
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Robert Stanton
Thurston Hall
Charlie Chan
Sidney Toler
Rocking Chair
Lillian Norton Trotter
Ft. Madison
Kansas City
Galveston
Texas
Christners
Nellie Tripp
Miss Tripp
Mr. Christner
Stewart School
Mr. Meek
Detroit
Alice Manussier
Kevery
Virginia
Haps
Hattie
Mrs. Thompson
A. KE. Diddams
South
Iowa Ave
Harry Mecalls
Richard Johnson
Lytle
Harry
Will Clark
South Second Ave
Alan Meyé
Ben Koebel
Harold Kauffman
Meyer
Kauffman
Gilbert Alliman
Kirk
June
Denison
Alliman
C. P
Noah Richard
Richenberger
Virginia Rion
Springville
Edward Richenberger
Paul Rion
Judy
Johnnie
Hubert Walker
Shirley
Terry
Harry Wenger
Hamilton
Ohio
Hubert McBride
Norg Wenger
Edw. Bd. Witting
McBrides
St. Louis
Glen Schowalter
Harvey, Il
Grace Schowalter
Elmer Schumaker
Visilia
Calif
James McClure
Rockwell City
Vina Kisor
Monson-Owen
Earl Monson
Everette Monson
Marjorie Owen
Chimes
Oakland
Bari
August Glanzman
Henry County Hospital
J. A. Taylor
Jane
John
Superior
Wis
Daniel Orender
Mars Janaha
Elaine
Jane Evered
Clarence Rhum
John Leseter Rinun
Luzon Island
Santa Ana
Pritchard
Clara Wenger
J. Wesley Pritchard
Joey
Victor
J. J. Pri
Anna Taylor
Knoxville
Ruth Taylor
Harvey, Iowa
Mrs. Taylor
Jennie Farmer
W. E. Boller
H. H. Hulme
Max Hulme
Selma Sommer
Oakwood Pavell
Wellman
Thurs
Jimmy Smeph
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Geo. L. McDaniel
M. C. DeLong
JUST
Mplete Auto Glass
Pittsburgh
Duplate
Duplite
Sorrell
Auto Parts
West Madison
Matinef
Eky
Its
NAVY
Jan Clayton
Selena Royle
Noah Beery, Sr
Henry O'Neill
SEA Sports
Disney Cartoon
NEWS
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N.Y
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co
KODAK
Arden
Compr Advertisers Exchange
Tre
Unguentine
Cory Coffee Brewers
D-Ib
Jack
Tampax
Wilorgot
Renuzit Dry Cleaner
West Side Druggists
Sengoi
Finnationanu
Brewers Yeast
Mgm
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