Old Age Assistance Totals and Veterans Note
The report shows 415 Washington County residents receive old age payments with a $8,686.20 June total and $20.98 average. State totals reach 56,555 recipients and $1,213,989.50, averaging $21.47. Santiago Day is marked by Spanish-American War veterans, while a Hoosier editor presses questions to Republicans on prewar policy and unity for the war effort.
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Washington County
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van Buren
Jefferson
Henry
Keokuk
Hugh McCleery
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
McKinley
Raymond E. Willis
Dee
Customer Choice in Coffee Contrasts with Milk Demand
A brief comic exchange between a customer and waiter centers on coffee preferences. The customer rejects cream, then requests milk, while the waiter queries sugar and straight coffee, culminating in the customer insisting on milk as the scene ends with a witty line from the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago Tribune
Nazi Occupation Fails Across Europe Says Tribune
A Lacrosse Wisconsin Tribune report argues that Nazi control across France Holland Norway Yugoslavia Greece Poland would crumble if withdrawal were possible. It notes widespread resistance and cites a Jugoslav refugee government claiming over 465000 Serbs killed since occupation began.
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Navy Lacrosse Tops National Standings This Season
The U S Navy fielded one of the finest lacrosse squads in the nation this season. The team showcased strong defense and scoring, drawing attention from rivals and fans alike as they climbed toward top national rankings.
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U. S. Navy
Y Club Meets at John Swenka Home
Mrs. John Swenka hosted the Y Club at her Riverside home on July 16. The gathering featured sociability and a luncheon served by the hostess and her daughters, with attendees including Mrs. Lewis Waldschmidt and others.
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Y’’ Club
John Swenka
Riverside
Y' Club
Mrs. Rittenhouse Leads WSCS Meeting at Church
WEST CHESTER July 16 The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist church with fair attendance. President Mrs. W. B. Rittenhouse conducted the session. Mrs. Roy Gardner led the lesson as Esther Bauer and Junior Rigenhagen sang two numbers with Junior on guitar. Refreshments were provided by the Anna Ross and Home Art Club committee.
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Methodist Church
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Roy Gardner
Esther Bauer
Junior Rigenhagen
Junior
Anna Ross
Walter Duvall
Harold Timmons
Robert Stephens
Nellie Booth
Home Art Club
Mistakes As A Hobby And Tiny Tales From Everyday Life
A humorous meditation contrasts making mistakes a hobby with seeking positive qualities in people. Various light vignettes feature a warden’s remark about talent and potential, a diet and hippo joke, Napoleonic nationality quiz, and a playful exchange about a stuffed turkey.
Old Fashioned Love Adrift in Modern Times
A humorous dialogue centers on a man declaring love to a girl while parents debate Gen X jitterbug culture, with a father quipping to “Let us Spray” as a reaction to Janet’s dance craze. The excerpt juxtaposes Frisco to Dover and a borrowed romance.
Scrap Rubber Drive In Louisa County Nets Over 65 Tons
More than 65 tons of scrap rubber were collected in Louisa county, according to Earl Moyer, head of the committee. The American Legion auxiliary will assist in the salvage of waste fats. Local notices report visitors, home improvements, a new baby and gatherings as part of a community page in Columbus Junction.
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Columbus Junction
Earl Moyer
American Legion Auxiliary
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Travels
Mr and Mrs Ross Masonholder and two children Davenport are spending his week in the Masonholder and Dicks homes. Mr and Mrs Lester Altman Lulu Monson and Lewis Farmer Wayland spent Sunday in the Bliven home. Frances Cuthamp from Eclipse Lumber enjoys vacation with relatives at Fort Morgan Colorado. Mrs Coombs former Evelys Gilkey Brookfield Ohio becomes mother of a daughter last week. Lamoine Williams employed in Grand Island Neb visits home. Marthena class of Presbyterian church meets at Mrs Gabriel home.
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Raymond Vose
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Joe Bieri
Aaron Ziegenhorn
Fairbury
Ross Masonholder
Davenport
Guy Masonholder
Melvin Dicks
Lester Altman
Lulu Monson
Lewis Farmer
Wayland
Blaine Bliven
Sara Manda Hiller
Christiana En Choral School
Lake Forrest
Ill
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Northwestern, University
Evanston
Alice Kellogg
Chicago
J. H. Huston
Frances Cuthamp
Eclipse Lumber Company
Fort Morgan
Colo
K. V. Coombs
Brookfield
Ohio
Lamoine Williams
Grand Island
Neb
Samuel Williams
L. Votroubek
L. Gabriel
Marthena
Presbyterian Church
U. S. Vs. Canada Per Capita Income Comparison
A 1937 economic comparison shows Canada with a per capita income of 454 dollars while the United States reaches 538 dollars. The figures reflect national income levels and relative affluence in the late 1930s.
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U. S. Vs
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