Local News Briefs From Burlington and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Russell Rohrer of Burlington spent Sunday at the D R Rohrer home and returns to work as cashier at Brown Lynch Scott. Pfc Lester Butterbaugh has the address 27438828 AP O 4570 care of Postmaster New York NY. Bert Rittenhouse and others visited Harry Rittenhouse in Morning Sun. Rittenhouse is recovering from a stroke. Mrs Jack Beasley from Alamo Gord o New Mexico came to be at his bedside. Little’s Furniture in Burlington shows a near complete line of prewar items. Carl Erbe of Cedar Falls and daughter Lois Ann spent the weekend with W A Erbe. Ray Box, recently at Ottumwa naval base, visits Washington friends. Sadee McAvoy moved her beauty salon to East Main and offers full services including machine permanents. Lieut Gilbert R Dickinson of Ft Riley Kansas visited his parents in Libertyville and recently graduated from officers motor school returning for tank maintenance training. his wife stays with him. Jean Dickinson of Washington visited her parents with L J Varney and Faye who work in the Tri Cities. W H Smart leaves today for Augusta Arsenal after an eleven day furlough. Pfe Lloyd Miller and wife depart for Alliance Nebraska after visiting Lloyd Humston and George Miller. Miller had a ten day furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Rittenhouse
Gilbert R. Dickinson
Ft. Riley
Kansas
W. L. Dickinson
Libertyville
Dickinson
Jean Dickinson
Washington
Defending City Golf Champion Wins First Match
Phil Antonoff, the defending city golf champion, advanced to the quarter finals by beating Al Boyd 7 up 6 in the 1943 city tournament. T. R. ips, last year’s runner up, also won his first round match 3 up and 1 to play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Antonoff
al Boyd
T. R. Philips
John Tucker
T. L. Brookhart
Joe Picken
Tink Shenefit
Charles Barclay
Bill Shannon
Frank
Bob Patterson
Les Orr
Jim Stewart
Mike Flenner
Ralph Shannon
J. M. Lloyd
Henry Bailey
Ted Johnson
L. E. Wilson
Daryl Ross
W. C. McFadden
Dick McCleery
Fred Moore
3Ill House
C. R. Wilson
Les Lorentzen
Willis Jones
Dennis Lynch
Hubert Kolesick
Frank Crone
Ray Whitehead
John Harp
Frank Nelson
Claude Tucker
Merle Turner
Jack Pauls
Red Brown
Dick McCleery Jr
Rothschild
Dan Brindley
Jim Ashby
Paul Snake
Washington Golfers Beat Fairfield Visitors
Washington golfers defeated thirteen Fairfield visitors yesterday by a total score of 1184 to 1217. Sid Smith, loaned to the visitors to balance numbers, posted the low score 79. T. R. Phillips led Washington with 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairfield
Sid Smith
T. R. Philips
Local Air Force News and Family Updates
Pte Gailen Brown returns to Avon Park Florida after a fifteen day furlough with his parents Dr and Mrs Charles Brown. Jack Westphal telegram announces a new son born to Lieut and Mrs Carl Koehler in Long Beach California. Mrs Koehler is former Mary Westphal. Pvt Donald J Saforek lists address at Lincoln Air Base Nebraska. Dorothy Downer student nurse from University Hospital Iowa City home for weekend. Mrs W O Wolfe and son Robert William join husband in Columbus Ohio for schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pte
Gailen Brown
Avon Park
Florida
Charles Brown
Jack Westphal
Carl Koehler
Long Beach
California
Koehler
Mary Westphal
Dorothy Downer
University Hospital
Iowa City
Edward Griffith Taken by Death
Edward E. Griffith 72 lifelong local resident died Sunday at the Masonic home Betten dort where he lived. He was born near here son of Thomas and Griffiths and one of 12 children. He operated a barber shop in the area and retired years ago. Surviving are daughter Mrs Dale Pierce Oklahoma City son Clarence Davenport grandson Dale Pierce Jr two brothers Dan Griffith Ainsworth and Hess in Missouri two sisters Mrs Humphrey Roberts Williamsburg and Mrs David Owens Cotter. He was a Mason and Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Edward E. Griffith
Bettendorf
Richie
Ms. Griffith
Thomas Griffith
Mary Alice Davis
Carrie Wilson
Dale Pierce
Oklahoma City
Okla
Clarence
Davenport
Dale Perce, Jr
Dan Griffith
Ainsworth
Hess
Missouri
Humphrey
Roberts
Williamsburg
David Owens
Cotter
Griffith
Masonic Lodge
The
Presbyterian Church
Club Standings and Results of Games
New York defeated Philadelphia 7 to 2 in the first game and 4 to 3 in the second. Washington beat Boston 9 to 2 in the first game and 5 to 4 in the second. Detroit toppled Chicago 12 to 4 in the first game while Chicago won 4 to 1 in the second. Cleveland edged St Louis 4 to 3 in the first game and swept 10 to 6 in the second. No games scheduled today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
New York
Postoner
Philadelphia
Baseball Scores and Standings from National League Games
The column lists team records and results from recent NL games. Chicago swept Cincinnati 8-1 and 7-0, St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 7-4 and 6-5 in the suspended second, Brooklyn beat Boston 8-5 and tied 4-4, while New York defeated Philadelphia 10-6 and 3-2. Games today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wik Pet
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chitsgo.o
Philadelphia
DOM. Cise Cnen
New York
Washington County Letters From Soldiers Share News
Short excerpts received from boys serving in the armed forces in Washington County provide updates to families and friends back home. The messages highlight daily life, distant locations, and small notes of morale amid service commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Camp life letter from SGT Norris in remote post
SGT W W Norris APO 614 writes from a distant camp amid ocean views and mountains describing huts electric lights hot water showers and good food. He praises the government for support and notes overseas service of fifteen months while longing to see the greenback again and to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Norris
APO 614
New York
Stanley Vodicka
Richmond
U.S.A
Private Eugene Keifer Letter From Camp Barkeley
Private Eugene Keifer of the 64th Medical Tank Battalion writes from Camp Barkeley Texas about basic training late in the fifth week. He describes letters from home keeping soldiers connected, two thirteen mile hikes, upcoming night marches, heat dusty soil cactus and sagebrush, but cool pleasant nights provide relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Keifer
Med
Tag. Bn
Camp Barkeley
Texas
Stanley Vodicka
Richmond
Message from PFC Austin Whitestine to Stanley Vodicka
PFC Austin Whitestine writes from APO 263 New York to Stanley Vodicka in Richmond. He reports leaving the hospital feeling well with a sore throat from a cold but expects recovery and hopes to reunite with the guys after the war. He notes few old boys may be home and anticipation of celebration after victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Whitestine
APO
New York
Stanley Vodicka
Richmond
Visiting relatives and service members arrive home for furloughs
Pfe Morton Al Car A 8 N Lowry Field Denver Colo Charles Erickson of Moline Ill visiting relatives here spends two weeks with his niece Mrs Jay Brewer ApprentSeamen Donald Morrison and Everette Squire return home Saturday afternoon and visit George Morrison and E G Squire homes Pfc Robert Varney from Camp Gordon Ga on twelve day furlough with his parents at Reg 10 Bldg S Apt 2 H Naval Training School Bronx N Y
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Erickson
Moline
Illinois
Jay Brewer
Donald Morrison
Everette Squire
George Morrison
E. G. Squire
Pfc
Robert Varney
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Local Notes on Visitors and Farm Produce
Norene McFarland a Mercy hospital student nurse from Davenport is spending a three week vacation with her grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Casper. Phyllis McKeown daughter of Mrs Reva McKeown is home after visiting relatives in Mt Pleasant and Mediapolis. Marcia Budde of Mt Union who has been visiting Doris Peatty returned home this afternoon. Mrs Earl Nicobla reports an early corn harvest with roasting ears already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norene McFarland
Mercy Hospital, Davenport
Elizabeth Casper
Phyllis McKeown
Reva McKeown
Mt. Pleasant
Mediapolis
Marcia Budde
Mt. Union
Doris Peatty
Earl Nicobla
Mary Briley and William Luce Weds in Reno Ceremony
Mary Alberta Briley of Reno became Mrs. William E. Luce at a candlelight ceremony Saturday in Reno's Methodist Episcopal Church. The couple, with sixty guests, planned a reception at publisher Graham M. Dean’s home and will reside in Reno after a business trip east. Out of town guests included families from Carson City and San Francisco. Open house will follow at 305 South Ave. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Reno
Nevada
Mary Alberta Briley
Ben C. Briley
Brice
Willian
Frederic H. Busher
Methodist Church
Helen Aldus
Hugh Rauhnt
Ben Matfit
Chure
Publishers Home
Graham M. Dean
Dean
Reno Evening Gazette
Luce
University of Town
Frival
Humer Magazine
Daily Lowan
Eau Claire National Rifle Club
Nevada Press Women’s Club
Nevada State Journal
Mrs. Luce
Arnold Millard
Carson City
Paul A. Meyerhoff
J. Leuther
San Francisco
California
Mrs. Briley
South Ave. C
Welock
Community honors Mrs Casper and Vida with farewell dinner
A Sunset Park luncheon honored Mrs Charles Casper and daughter Vida for a birthday and farewell. Attendees included Charles Casper and many relatives from Washington Kalona Crawfordsville East Pleasant Plain Davenport and Starta Wisconsin. Miss Casper departs July 25 for Camp McCoy Wisconsin for three weeks training before joining the Army Nurse Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Mes
Charles Casper
Vida
Joe Donolte
Mike Ryan
Daughters
Selon
Harry Lintz
Davenport
John Lintz
Kenneth
Leonard Lintz
Richard
Kalona
Clement Eagle
East Pleasant Plain
Clayton Lintz
Lawrence
Crawfordsville
Herman Eagle
Virgil Lintz
Elizabeth Casper
Gertrude Eagle
Catherine Lintz
Mary Eagle
Leo Euepple
Washington
Falls From Hotel Window Injures Officer at Sioux City Base
William Alexander a resident of Kearney New Jersey tied to the Sioux City army air base is hospitalized with injuries from a fall from a hotel window. Authorities report the incident occurred at the hotel but details remain incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
William Alexander
Kearney
N. J
Sioux City Army Air Base
Richard Erbe Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party
Richard Erbe, four, was honored at a birthday party hosted by his mother Mrs. W. A. Erbe. The celebration at Sunset Park included games, refreshments, and a guest list with Lois Ann Erbe Joan Bielefeldt Fredrick Dupuis Martha Ann Freeman Sandra Harp Dorothy Kos Lind Stewart Pat Stewart Richard Tibbetts Sandra Tibbetts Merilyn White Denny Young Marilyn Salk Rowena Carter. Tom Morrison, also four, could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Erbe
W. A. Erbe
Richard
Merilyn White
Denny Young
Marilyn Salk
Rowena Carter
Tommy Morrison
Tragic Sixth Floor Fall At Mayfair Hotel
A man fell from the sixth floor of the Mayfair hotel in what investigators deem an accidental incident. He sustained a skull fracture a broken lower jaw and multiple cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfair Hotel
Birthday List Highlights Local Children Turning Years
Connie Sue Crile celebrates age three with family. Mrs. Bamford Van Dyke Mrs. Ivan Shafter Dorothy Greiner and Mrs. W. L. Kukgaber are honored. Mildred Ann Wallace marks five, Kenneth James Embree turns nine. Betty Brock Harley Cherwinker also listed among birthday celebrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bamford van Dyke
Ivan Shafter
Dorothy Greiner
W. L. Kukgaber
Betty Brock
Mrs
Dick Brock
Harley Cherwinker
Janice Rae Watson Celebrates Fourth Birthday
Today marks the fourth birthday of Janice Rae Watson, daughter of Mrs Mildred Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Rae Watson
Mildred Watson
Washington Municipal Band Honors Members at City Hall Party
Twenty eight band members attended a Friday City Hall party after rehearsal. Six members were honored including Bob Mc Laughlin and David Neiswan ger for entering service. Des Moines exams were noted for Bill Houseal Francis Snyder Charles Hennon and Merle Turnip seed. Letters from Milo Steele Jr. and Eugene Dunlap were read. Ice cream and wafers were served at closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Municipal Band
City Hall
Bob McLaughlin
David Neiswanger
Bill Houseal
Francis Snyder
Charles Hennon
Merle Turnipseed
Des Moines
Milo Steele, Jr
Eugene Dunlap
American Lessons Auxiliary Meeting Announcement
The American Lessons Auxiliary will meet at eight o'clock Wednesday evening at the Legion Hall. Claude McCoy of Crawfordsville will be installing officer. A good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Claude McCoy
Crawfordsville
Presbyterian Prayer Meeting Set for Wednesday Morning
The Presbyterian morning Prayer meeting will be held in the basement of the church on Wednesday at 9 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Pfc Doyle Brown Honored at Local Dinner
Pfc Doyle Brown of W2 ward Oklahoma was guest honor at a picnic dinner at 38 set park yesterday. Attending were his wife and daughters and many local friends and relatives from Brighton Swedesburg White Oak and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Doyle Brown
W2 Ward
Oklahoma
Set Park
Shirley
Phyllis
Howard Bak Clark
Martha
Mary
Ota
Ted Ross
Ronnie
Swedesburg
Lawrence Baker
Mo Omer Black
Sandra
Dens
Clarence Bro. Kenneth
Lila
Glenn Mullike Glenn, Jr
Donald
Seth Carris
Keith Linda
Brighton
Brown
Dwaine Dsing
White Oak
Mrs W O Ralston Hosts W Way Club Meeting
Mrs. W. O. Ralston of We Chester entertained the W Way club Tuesday afternoon with all members present. Grace Merle Me roe and others attended. A short business meeting followed with roll call. Five dollars was donated to the U.S.O from the club treasury. Members worked on Red Cross robes and Sunshine Sisters presents were received. Lunch was served. next meeting set for August 10 with Mrs. George Eva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Ralston
We Chester
W Way
Grace Meroe
Margaret Smith
Ea Hobbs
Roll Cargo
al Lars
Wwt U.S.O
Red Cross
Roy Wells
Bay Stewart
Ralston
George Eva
Birthday Honoree Mrs. David Durst Turns Ninety
Mrs. David Durst celebrated her eighty ninth birthday with a cooperative dinner at her Prairie Flower home. Guests included family from Washington Boone Keota Ottumwa and Reeves areas along with neighbors. The event featured a decorated cake baked by Maude Dure and flowers from local gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Durst
Cooperete
Prairie Flower |Munity
Boone
Ray Gardner
Bernice
Kate
West Chester
Mr. Durst
Keota
Ray Huston
T. F. Mase Ottumwa
Bye Dennison
Maude Dureheme
Marjorie Gamonapena Reeves
Crackers and wafers stored in metal containers for freshness
Crink Crackers stored in metal containers to keep wafers fresh. The note emphasizes maintaining freshness by keeping products in durable metal canisters at all times.
Refrigerator Placement Tips Contradict Common Sense
A reader warns that placing a refrigerator near a kitchen radiator can cause the appliance to work harder and wear out faster due to heat from nearby radiators. The note emphasizes location matters for efficiency and longevity of cooling devices.
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Wolf Floral CO
Russel Rohrer
Burlington
D. R. Rohrer
Brown Lynch Scott
Lester
Butterbaugh
A.P.O
Caree
Little’s Furniture
Carl Erbe
Lois Ann
Cedar Falls
Ray Box
Ottumwa Naval Base
East Main St
Sadee McAvoy
L. J. Varney
Faye
Tri-Cities
Set. W. H. Smart
Augusta Arsenal
Augusta
Pfe
Lloyd Miller
Alliance
Nebraska
Lloyd Humston
George Miller
Pfe. Miller
Ration News
Armour's Stock Yard
Pvt
Donald J. Saforek
LP. T. C
Lincoln Air Base
Lincoln
Edward Griffith
Pfe. Morton al- Car
F. S.S
Lowry Field
Denver
Colorado
Robert Ann Stewart
A. S
Regiment 10
S. Apt
Naval Training School
W. R
Bronx
Towa
Iowa
Massachusetts
C. VV
Crull
Mary Briley
William Luce
Martha Jones
Miss Aldaz
Mr. Luce
Kiwanis
A. Levy and J. Leitner Co
Mrs. Casper
Congress Cafe
J. W. Peterson
Daughters of Union Veterans
Stout Family
Valley Ladies Aid
Sharon
Welah Club
Henry Schoonover
Just Us
Connie Sue Crile
Clyde Crile
Washington R. 4
Mildred Ann Wallace
Gaile Watson
Marguerite Hering
Earl Kolosick
Kenneth James Embree
Joe Embree
Frances Falk
Joyce Iluston
George
Chas. George’s
Mrs. David Durst
Don Cave
C. Reeves
Fern Teets
H. F. Masson
Ste
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