American Legion Auxiliary installs new officers at meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary held a meeting at the Legion Hall. Mrs. E. K. Ward was installed as president with officers including First Vice President Howard Miller and Second Vice President George Baker. Molly Pitcher Day plans, blood donation aid, and Sioux City convention delegates were announced along with committee appointments and a Sunset Park picnic.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Carl Voorhees
Irene McKay
Martha Downing
Marjorie Bower
No Man's Land
Beverly Grown
Department
Fred Stewart
George Bir
Archie Buwer
Ben Miller
Ted Crone
Harry Ramseyer
Biter
Bigs
Ave. Baldrige
R. J. Tanner
Walter Conner
Everett Burham
R. R. Noonan
George Birney
George Rudiger
Paul Snakenberg
Howard Miller
B. F. Bostwick
Harry Simpson
Howard Snyder
George Baker
Poppy
Oscar Lane
Charles Kennedy
Tom Downing
Catherine Swift
Ralph Moothart
Fred Downing
Rodney Arnold
Charles Ragan
Golia Miller
Cloyce Stewart
Clarence Jackson
Jay Brewer
Cvvlian Defense
Ivan Norton
Harry Sowden
Palmer Schilling
Molly Pitcher Day
Molly Pitcher
Central Park
Dr. Church
Ward
Sunset Park
Maxine Marshall Honored Before Marine Departure
Anna Waggoner hosted a dinner last Tuesday for Maxine Marshall who is leaving soon for the Marines. After dinner the group enjoyed a social hour and skating. Attending were Gayle Davis and Mrs. Marion McAvoy.
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Anna Waggoner
Maxine Marshall
Marines
Gayle Davis
Mrs
Marion McAvoy
Honor Members at U P Choir Supper
Thirty four attended the United Presbyterian church choir supper in the parlors to honor Helen Stewart enlisted in the WAVES and Preston Hennon an army draftee with out of town guests Carolyn Strone and Mrs James Larsen. Ila Mae Daniel spoke on the National Defense Program and how to preserve a husband. Esther Stewart read a selection. members then returned to rehearsal as the choir month of vacation begins next week.
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United Presbyterian Church
Helen Stewart
Preston Hennon
Louis Larson
Helen
Preston
Bruce Lipscomb
Marion George
James Larsen
Minden
Nebraska
Carolyn Strone
Bloomfield
West Chester WCTU to Meet With Mrs Hourh Fii Zy
West Chester W C T U plans a memorship tea Saturday afternoon at two o clock with Mrs Hourh Fii Zy hosting. Mrs Gertrude Stephens leads the gathering and asks visitors to bring penny a day boxes. Meeting location listed as 13313.
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West Chester
Gertrude Stephens
Alaska's Vast Area Surpasses Texas California and Montana
Alaska covers a land area slightly larger than Texas California and Montana, highlighting its immense geographic size compared with the three biggest U.S. states.
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Alaska
Texas
California
Montana
FASTEETH dental plate powder promises secure fit
False teeth slipping or irritating? Sprinkle FASTEETH on plates for added comfort and a firmer hold. The alkaline powder leaves no gummy taste and helps prevent wobbling during eating, talking, or laughing. Available at drug stores.
Social calendar notes for Priday church groups
Priday Baptist Women’s Missionary Society hosts a 1 o’clock luncheon at the church with hostesses Mrs W Moore Mrs B Yard and Mrs Mae Jawson and asks guests to bring table service a dish to pass and sandwiches. Wesleyan Service Guild plans a 6 30 p m picnic at Sunset Park with guests bringing mother’s items and a covered dish and sandwiches. June Livingston’s Bible class of United Presbyterian church holds a 7 p m picnic at Sunset Park for members and families with baskets table service and drinks provided.
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Baptist Women’s Missionary Society
W. Moore
B. Yard
Mae Jawson
Wesleyan Service Guild
Sunset Park
June Livingston
United Presbyterian Church
Birthday list notes multiple local celebrants today
Today celebrates birthdays for Edwin Koehler of Crawfordsville and Richard Kos of Ainsworth with families. also honored are Marjorie Coon and Roy Gardner with L. Fry and Harry Sizer presenting well wishes. Additional names include Clover Luckey Riverside Alvin Sojka Minnie Chance Walter Haight Frank Minecer James Livorak and Harry Whittaker from East Highland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Jarr Koehler
Peter Koehler
Crawfords- Ville
Richard John Kos
Bohumil Kos
Ainsworth
L. L. Fry
Marjorie Coon
Roy Gardner
West Chester
Harry Sizer
Clover Luckey
Riverside
Alvin Sojka
Minnie Chance
Walter Haight
Frank Minecer
James Livorak
Harry Whittaker
Ila Mae Darnel Hosts Prairie Flower Young Peoples Group
Ila Mae Darnel hosted the Prairie Flower Young Peoples monthly social, with 32 members and guests present. Arlys Myers led “Song Spiration” with Maxine Reeves at piano, Rev. A KE Diddams led Bible study on “The Second Coming of Christ,” and a lawn social followed with games directed by Carol Brewer and Marjorie Jenson. refreshments were served by Ila Mae Darnel, Carol Brewer and Carolyn Strong. Helen Knupp will host the next social on August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila Mae Darnel
Prairie Flower Young Peoples Group
Arlys Myers
Maxine Reeves
A. KE. Diddams
Christ
Carol Brewer
Marjorie Jenson
Ira Mae Daniel
Carolyn Strong
Helen Knupp
Picnic of Just Us Club Draws Thirty-Four Attendees
Thirty four members and guests of the Just Us Club attended a picnic last evening at Sunset Park. The event featured a pavilion supper, a one act monologue Miranda Goes to a Society, a humorous reading, and bingo with prizes to Mrs. Mary Beggs and E. H. Messer.
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Just Us Club
Sunset Park
Miranda
Aid Society
Mary Beggs
Pearl Whistler
Esther Hayes
Miss Boo
Margaret Lee Runbeck
Mary Begis
E. H. Messer
Timber From Hell and Purgatory Used in War Effort
In Onslow County North Carolina two forest areas named Hell and Purgatory owned by the state board of education supply timber for the war effort.
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Hell
Purgatory
Onslow County
North Carolina
State Board of Education
Pocket forecaster: new instrument reacts to temp and pressure
A curious meteorological device is described as a pocket forecaster. It responds to temperature, atmospheric pressure and humidity changes, promising quick local weather hints in a compact form.
New Warm Durable Fabric From Redwood Bark Wool
A new fabric made from shredded redwood bark mixed with wool offers warmth and durability at a lower cost than natural wood materials. This ersatz textile is marketed as an affordable alternative to traditional fabrics.
Surgeon General Par Ran Warned of Widespread Malnutrition
Dr. Thomas G. Parran, surgeon general of the U S Public Health Service, stated that from 1920 to 1941 more than 40 percent of the population faced inadequate rations.
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Thomas G. Parran
United States Public Health Service
Let Em Grow To get the best return for labor involved
The text argues against cutting trees for fuelwood if they are under 8 inches breast height and against harvesting lumber from trees under 12 inches diameter. It emphasizes maximizing yield by selecting larger trees. It presents a guideline on which trees are economically unprofitable to harvest for fuelwood or lumber.
Homemakers Club Meeting Reports Picnic Plans
Mrs. Sam Munson hosted the Homemakers club with twelve members and five children and three guests Mrs. Ray Redlinger Marguerite Hering and Mrs. Morgan. Plans for August 17 picnic at unset park with committee Arthur Wiley Robert Reaney and Hal Richards. Bunco entertainment provided with prizes to Mrs. Stanley Foster Mrs. Redlinger Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Hubert Redlinger. Refreshments served by Mrs. Munson assisted by Mrs. Redlinger. August meeting to be with Mrs. Tom Sterling.
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Sam Munson
Homemakers Club
Ray Redlinger
Marguerite Hering
Morgan
Harold Ahrens
Unset Park
Arthur Wiley
Robert Reaney
Hal Richards
Bunco
Munson
Ahrens
Stanley Foster
Hubert Redlinger
Tom Sterling
Mrs H Schoonover Hosts Kolah Club Meeting
Mrs H J Schoonover hosted nine Kolah club members for an afternoon with new officers elected: Flo Cherry president I D Quinn secretary treasurer and Clayde Knapp reporter. A letter from Norman in Africa described battlefield experiences and a chaplain saving wounded enemies.
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H. J. Schoonover
Kolah Club
I. D. Quinn
Flo Cherry
Clayde Knapp
Bessie Wead
Grace
Joan
N. M. Speidel
Public power plants charge lower rates than private plants
Twenty two cities with populations over 50 000 run their own power plants and bill an average of 3 02 dollars per 100 kwh compared with 3 89 dollars by private plants Jacksonville Florida stands out with 4 60 dollars per 100 kwh, higher than the private average.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Riverside Visitors Gather as O'Loughlin Death Is Noted
Riverside residents and guests from Chicago Iowa City Washington Boone and Riverside note the death of William O Loughlin by drowning Sunday at the home of Mrs. William O Loughlin. The visitors include Grover Jacobsen Trailways president, and Perry Oakes. Samuel Marner arrives safely in a distant location.
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Riverside
Grover Jacobsen
Chicago
Trailways Bus Corporation
New York
Los Angeles
Perry Oakes
Iowa City
May Alcorn
Robert Arthur
Washington
Russell White
Boone
Iowa
William O’loughlin
R. I. Marner
Samuel Marner
How to Exchange Garden Products
List your needs and garden surpluses with the OCD and you will be helped to make proper contacts. Telephone 380.
Family and visitors connect across continents in Cedar Rapids
Marner Jr. remains in England with U S forces as brothers hope to reunite soon. Karl Hart from the Colonial Bake Company in Cedar Rapids visits England with his family. Loren Kron and Clement Kron, with sister Frances Draker and family from Hills, travel as visitors. Alfred H. Younkin and former wife Anna Younkin with Harold and Donna Whitlock visit Cedar Rapids to celebrate Mrs. Younkin’s birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marner, Jr
Enland
United State Forces
Karl Hart
Colonial Bake Company
Cedar Rapids
Faily
England
Lorena Kron
Clement Kron
Frances Draker
Hills
Alfred H. Younkin
Anna Younkin
Harold
Donna Whitock
Alice
Timber gets longer life from chemical treatment
Science advances in timber engineering show chemis using a by product of the aluminum industry as a treating agent to extend lumber life. Pressure treated timber resists moisture rotting much longer, reducing the need for steel in some industries.
Private Utilities Share Of Urban Power Use By Area
Eighty eight percent of urban areas in the country with populations over 25 000 are served only by privately owned utilities while eight percent are served exclusively by publicly owned utilities and four percent by both.
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Urb
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Keota
Bethel van Ness
Centerville
Emma Garrett
Carol Forgey
Stella Wilcox
Janice Benell
Hiedrick
DD. W. McClure
Wm. Sickels
John Caldwell
L. F. Harding
D. C. Griggs
J. H. Campbell
Pocket Weather Forecaster
Call
Jack Sprat
Dack Sprat
Kellogg’s
Campbell
ARM & Hammer Baking Soda
Ly Ib
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Pke
Mrs. Munson
Mrs. H. Schoonover
Riverside Personals
Gary Leg
Armand
Wrisley
Elizabeth Arden Velva Leg Film
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Carter
N. R
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Castoria
Prices Canning
Judd
Woodbury’s Facial Soap
Phillips & Hebner
Walgreen System Drug Store
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