Local Navy Family Arriving for Overseas Assignment
Mrs. Donald Benz and daughter Donna Louise stay with Donna’s grandmother in town while the father, a storekeeper first class in the Navy, heads to overseas duty. The Benzs arrived from Boston at month start. Cleaners closes July 23 to 30. Donald Rex Gregory born July 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gregory of Oskaloosa. Mrs. Gregory is Lucy Benz. Marjorie Faulkner and T/Sgt James B. Garrett, with Garrett on 60 day furlough after European service. he was a prisoner of war. State Cafe closes two weeks starting July 22. Robert Crone on 15 day furlough from Las Vegas. his mother joined him here. Dave Boyer and Neda Fetters welcome son John Raymond born July 15. Margaret Ragan advances to New Orleans base. she is a WAVE. Cpl. E A Meisenbach and Marilyn visit from Davenport. Meisenbach reported home after European theater service. to report to Battle Creek army hospital after delay. Captain Fred Blick, Army Air Corps chaplain, visits from Grand Island then McCook for overseas order to Pacific with Brien and B 29 unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Benz
Donna Louise
Charles Benz
Navy
Mrs. Benz
Boston
Mass
Marjorie Faulkner
James B. Garrett
Pocatello
Idaho
Miss Faulkner
Garrett
California
Robert G. Crone
Las Vegas
Nev
Victor Crone
Robert Crone
Texas
Dave Boyer
Elkhart
Ind
John Raymond
Jimmy
Stanton
Boyer
Neda Fetters
Roy Fetters
E. A. Meisenbach
Marilyn
Davenport
Meisenbach
Charles Ragan
Cpl
States
Battle Creek
Fred Blick
Army Air Corps
Grand Island
Nebr
L. E. Blick
McCook
Pacific
Brien
Erickson
City Golf Tourney Opens Without Defending Champ
This year’s city championship promises a wide-open race as defending champion Phil Antonoff and runner-up T. R. Phillips skip the event. Bunch of top locals including Bill Kelsey and Bill Shannon favored to reach finals. First round pairings announced. seventy entrants across four flights with byes to balance brackets. Matches begin Monday with finals set for August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Antonoff
T. R. Phillips
Antonoff
Kelsey
Shannon
Wek
Hospital Discharges Three Mothers and Son
Mrs. Kate Lipson of 919 South Fourth Avenue along with Mrs. Erwin Wulf and her son of Route Two Ainsworth were discharged this afternoon from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Lipson
South Fourth Avenue
Erwin Wulf
Warmest Day of Summer Reaches 90 Degrees
Yesterday marked the summer’s warmest day so far with a high of 90 degrees. The overnight low dropped to 62 degrees, signaling continued hot and humid conditions.
Beavers Endure in Pennsylvania Under Conservation Law
In early Pennsylvania beaver pelts served as money. Today wiser laws keep beavers alive in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Major Leagues rain delays game in Washington
Detroit at Washington faced wet ground as rain halted play delaying the Major League matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Washington
Baseball scores from a doubleheader recap
Chicago defeated Brooklyn 3 to 1 and Pittsburgh beat New York 4 to 0. Philadelphia won 3 to 2 over St. Louis in the first game while Cincinnati edged Boston 4 to 3 in the opener and tied 6 to 6 in the second.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Boston
W. L. Pet
Brooklyn An
New York Es
Boston Ee
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Eutr Gas Sea Ce
Local church girls head to Blair summer camp
Alice Finke Maxine Snyder and Louise Witthoff will travel to Blair Nebraska for a church summer camp at Blair college representing the local Evangelical and Reformed church. Mrs Irvin Fenn is in University hospital Iowa City recovering from an operation awaiting friends' visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Finke
Maxine Snyder
Louise Witthoff
Blair
Nebr
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Blair College
Irvin Fenn
University Hospital
Iowa City
Wellman Man Burned Grabbing Live Wires
Wellman resident Ever ette Neis suffered severe burns yesterday while lifting electric wires during a house move. He assisted Vic Rampelberg of Iowa Southern Utilities and was rushed by ambulance to an Iowa City hospital. Neis is the son of Mr and Mrs Pete Neis of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Everette Neis
Neis
Vic Rampelberg
Iowa Southern Utilites Company
Iowa City
Pete Neis
E. D. Miller
Webster House
Miller Lumber Company
Rampelberg
Gas Stove Rationing Ends July 31
The War Production Board and the Office of Price Administration announce that gas cooking and gas heating stove rationing for civilian consumers will end on July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Production Board
Office of Price Administration
Margaret Griffith Weds Sgt James Schmoeller in Burlington Ceremony
Margaret Griffith of Burlington and Sgt James Schmoeller of Harlingen Texas were married in a four o clock double ring ceremony at the Smith home with Rev Walter Smith officiating. Attending guests included the bride's parents and sister Mrs Rodney Kephart. The couple plans to reside in Harlingen as he remains in the army air corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Griffith
Burlington
Edwin Griffith
James Schmoeller
Harlingen
Texas
Walter Smith
Methodist Church
Smith Home
North Second Avenue
Rodney Kephart
Ralph Scott
Social Calendar of church and club events
Notices list events for the week including Junior Missionary society at United Presbyterian church on De Rie, Bethel Missionary society gathering Wednesday at 2 p m, stewardship play, Pythian Sisters pot luck supper at 6 30 p m at K P hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
de Rie
Bethel Missionary Society
Donald Brown Stewartship
Pythian Sisters
Honor Mrs Hysell At Birthday Dinner
Mrs Vera Hysell observed a birthday Tuesday and, with Mrs Myrtle Kuntz, was guest of honor Sunday at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Kuntz. The event honored two service men on furlough Lt Richardson and Pvt Burham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Hysell
Myrtle Kuntz
Harry Kuntz
Earl Richardson
Pvt
Arno Burham
Richardson
Burham
Nebraska
South Pacific
Alvin Richardson
Clive Gray
Fred Kimmel
Roy Kuntz
Wilber Hysell
Earl Murphy
Lillie Brock
Harold Brock
Louis Stockman
Rosalie Hysell
Lizzie Kuntz
Oscar Burham
Mabel Bowers
Pythian Past Chiefs Meet With Mrs Grecian
Eleven members of the Pythian Past Chiefs association gathered with Mrs. Owen Grecian after a brief business meeting led by Mrs. H. C. Hotle. The group played pinochle, with Mrs. Oral Mayo winning high score and Mrs. George Baker low score. Mrs. Paul Harvey received the traveling prize. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Harvey. Seasonal refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Owen Grecian
H. C. Hotle
Oral Mayo
George Baker
Paul Harvey
Harvey
Roberts Services Set for Saturday
Funeral service for Harry Roberts, 75, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Stephens funeral home in Columbus Junction with Rev. H. W Poston officiating. Burial will be in Cambrian cemetery. Roberts died after injuries from a haymow fall on the Joe Johnston farm, six miles south of Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Harry Roberts
Stephens
H. W Poston
Crawfordsville
Cambrian Cemetery
Roberts
Washington County Hospital
Joe Johnston
Pod Opener Uses Air Pressure To Split Pea Pods
A novel device cools pea pods to brittleness then lowers air pressure to force the pods to pop open for quick harvesting. The method promises faster processing by exploiting brittle pod shells.
Railway car counts rise from 1921 to 1943
In 1921 the average freight train had 37.4 cars excluding the caboose. By 1943 the average length reached 52.1 cars, an increase of 39 percent.
Blood Pressure Variances Among Racial Groups
A health report notes that American Indians and Eskimos, on average, exhibit lower blood pressure than white individuals. It cites potential genetic and lifestyle factors and suggests further study to understand the discrepancy.
Lemon juice in canning green beans speeds processing
Ruth Foster explains lemon juice can be added to each pint of green beans when using a boiling water bath. The addition allows a processing time of 1% hours for safe preserving.
birthday anniversaries observed in local families
The notice lists first birthdays for Leota Charlene Johnson and Timothy Stewart, with parents identified. August Lavern Zieglowsky and Carolyn Ruth McGaffey celebrate birthdays with candles on their cakes. Charles F. Kallous and spouse mark 16 years of marriage. Ruth Kupka receives birthday congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota Charlene Johnson
Charles Johnson
Route Four
Timothy Wallace Stewart
C. W. Stewart
Keota
August Lavern Zieglowsky
Cloyce Zieglowsky
Carolyn Ruth McGaffey
Willard McGaffey
W R C Invitation To Murdock Cabin Meeting
Mrs Floyd Murdock invites Women’s Relief Corps members and husbands to the cabin at Cone Lake for an all day meeting on Wednesday July 9. Each brings a dish to pass and sandwiches. please notify Mrs L C Baker. Meet at 8 30 Wednesday morning at the City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Murdock
Women's Relief Corps
Cone Lake
L. C. Baker
Hall Prepared to Provide Cars for Transportation
A hall is arranged to supply vehicles for passenger transport. Officials state cars will be made available to shuttle people between locations. The arrangement aims to facilitate movement for attendees and staff during a planned event.
Notable Births and Parentage Listed in Local Notice
John Doyle Braden and Dick Schulty are identified as sons of their respective parents Mrs. Charles McAvoy and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Schulty. Leon ard Kos is noted as son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kos, with additional names Braden and Goss appearing in the family listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden
John Doyle Cupp
Charles McAvoy
Dan Goss
Dick Schulty
John H. Schulty
Leonard Kos
Ed Kos
Dinner and Bridge At Country Club Delights Members
A good turnout at the Country Club cooperative dinner for members and families. Some played golf before a 6:30 dinner while others stayed for bridge at five tables. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sullivan won high score prizes for men and women. A flag pole plaque honoring Raymond Bear was dedicated by the American Legion with Dr. Livingston as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Ed Sullivan
Raymond Bear
American Legion
Livingston
W C T U Meeting With Mrs Crull Ends Quick Session
The regular W C T U meeting was held yesterday afternoon with thirteen members in attendance. Mrs. Pearl Whistler conducted the meeting and led the devotional service. The lesson topic was discussed during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
C. V. Crull
Pearl Whistler
Dinner Hostess Mrs Clarsls Receives Guests
Mrs. Robert Clarsls hosted a dinner with a formal table setting including light flowers and candles. Guests included Mrs Ragan of New La, Mrs Donser and daughter Mary Jo of S Calif, Shirley Sutcliffe of California, Ensign Donelson, Pfc and Mrs J, Cpl and Mrs T J Berxeifer, Jean Atchison, Ellen Barker, Bonnie Jepson, Eleanor Tucker, and Robert Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Et Ragan
Sk 2/e
New la
Donser
Mary Jo
Fragmentary notes on civic event involving women and men
Reading fragment shows talk of women serving in a civic group and men and friends displaying items. Mentions of service, members, and a crusader tone. OCR text is garbled with several names and phrases incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elling
Rusader
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Sorden’s Music Co
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Washington Cleaners
Howard D. Gregory
Oskaloosa
Donald Rex
Gregory
Lucy Benz
M. H. Sartor
State Cafe
Margaret Ragan
Skye
New Orleans
Mrs
Phillips
Bill Shannon
Joe Picken
Frank Kos
Ted Bailey
Les Eissher
Tink Shenefelt
Gene McCormick
Ray Whitehead
Lee Holland
Mike Flenner
Bill Kelsey
Ralph Young
Preston Wolf
Dr. A. W. Clow
Ted Brown
John Tucker
Carl Barton
Dr. L. N. Ir
Gene Gorham
Don Braden
Dave Elder
Mart Whittaker
Henry Bailey
Jim Stewart
Don Paul
Dallas Chamberlain
Ted Johnston
Max Marble
R. Wilson
Ralph Gibson
Milo Sorden
Claude Tucker
B" Plight
Phil Weldin
Herb Osincup
Merle
al Terrell
Dick Handley
Ralph Shannon
Craul
Dick McCleery
Dan Brind
Siey
George Stewart
Darrel Ross
Paul Snakenberg
Nick Klepfer
Dr. J. M. Lloyd Vs
C. P. Berkhoff
Sam Turkington
Br. Dr. D. Davis
Orin Johnson
Ralph Martin
Frank Crone
Fred Moore
Bob Choate
Rodney Davis
John Lloyd
Les Orr
W. L. Gates
D" Plight
Vern Witrig
Jay Sellers
Clayton Bear
Bill Howell
Clarence Logan
Jim Ashby
Ira Coon
J. W. Enslin
E. G. Fisher
Dick Stewart
Todd Wilson
Little’e
Major
Cleveland
Phildelphia
Louis
Roy Hartman
Aurora
Frank Gobble
Claud Tucker
Margaret McCall
Beverly Brown
Marie Blattner
Frances Whisler
Rainbow Girls
Assembly
Fred Bey
Victor Blattner
Fairfeld
Fairfield Rainbow Girls
Gwen Hawks
Bloomfield
Order of Rainbow Girls
Iowa
Aftenoon
Wellman Man
Sgt. Schmoeller
Mrs. Hysell
Pythian
Mrs. Grecian
O.P.A
C.V. Grall
Ruth Foster
Charles F. Kallous
North Fifth Avenue
Ruth Kupka
Murdock Cabin
V. Crull
Robert Clars
la Wheelan
Wheelan
Obert Stey Homie Clarkening
Klein Klothing Kompany
Stephon
Ast A
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Clotheratt
Arthur Allen
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