Local Washington County events and sales in Crawfordsville and surrounding areas
Wanda Jean Huston and Betty Lou Huston with accompanist Mrs. Richard Beenblossom will perform on Dale Ellsworth's amateur hour at KBUR Burlington. Various residents plan trips and visits to Ohio and Bucklin. Moore's Shoe Sale features beige and white shoes with prices reduced to under 5 dollars. Local residents undergo tonsillectomies, visit relatives, and conduct business in Keota and Keota area. Virginia Shepherd visits Fairfield with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Jean
Betty Lou Huston
Rex Huston
Crawfordsville
Richard Beenblossom
Washington County
Dale Ellsworth
KBUR
Burlington
Archie Horak
Betty Kallous
Norma Horak
Mary Ann Havel
Betty Applegate
Alice Howell
Local residents enjoy vacations and community events
Dorothy Babb and Carl Crossett take two week vacations from J C Penney and Klein Klothing Ko. A Wapello homecoming horse show drew many locals while Connie and Janice Meek travel from Des Moines with family. 4 H clubs, demonstrations, and August show plans involve Headliners Good Luck West Point and Jacksonite groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Everett
Iowa State College
Farm B Bureau
Good Luck
West Point
Jacksonite
Linen Paper Emerges in Twelfth Century
The article notes that linen paper was introduced during the twelfth century, marking a pivotal development in early papermaking. This transition highlights the rise of linen-based fibers in historic papermaking practices.
Hospital Discharges and Birth Notice
At the hospital ward Mrs Willard McGaffey and daughter Carolyn Ruth Washington were dismissed this evening. Beatrice Hammes Sigourney was discharged this morning. Mr and Mrs Clarence Booth Ainsworth are parents of a son born at 12:41 yesterday afternoon weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. Mrs Elmer Stalder 420 South Avenue C underwent a major operation this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard McGaffey
Carolyn Ruth
Washington
Beatrice Hammes
Sigourney
Clarence Booth
Ainsworth
Texas Guerrillas Ready for Defense
In southeast Texas, 30 men organized a home defense guerrilla band led by five sheriffs from Jefferson Liberty Hardin Chambers and Orange counties. They will conduct night patrols and guard coastal industrial areas with a horse cavalry unit and captains skilled with firearms. They aim to repel any landing party and view themselves as first of their kind in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Cow Country
Panhandle
Gulf Coast
W. W. Richardson
Jefferson County
Pat Lowe
Liberty
Miles Jordan
Hardin
Sam Scherer
Chambers
Dick Stanfield
Orange
Dan Hines
Rangers
Speed Traps Implemented to Curb Traffic Violators
The speed check zone system is used in Minneapolis, Fort Wayne, Cincinnati, and Kansas City to enforce speed limits. Zones feature yellow roadway bars with fixed spacing and cameras or stopwatches track times as cars pass through, aided by end mirrors for accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Municipal Association
Minneapolis
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Grateful Tentmates hail Private as an Inventor
Private Gerald Sorrells of Waco is praised by his tentmates at CAMP BOWIE TEXAS for inventing a way to light a stove from bed. He attached a cord across the tent floor to trigger the stove gas when pulled, heating the tent without leaving the blankets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Bowie
Texas
Gerald Sorrells
Waco
Sorrells
Caterpillar Bill Withholds Weather Forecast
William Sheats known as Caterpillar Bill refuses to share a definite winter forecast. He jokes he will not let the Japs know weather conditions ahead. Many readers may miss regular forecasts but won’t mind not knowing how hot this summer will be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, N. J
William
Bill
Sheats
Eternal Light Flickers as War Closes Bike of Memorial
Gettysburg Pennsylvania reports that the eternal light at the peace memorial on the battlefield remains a small pilot flame. The main light was extinguished by the National Park Service as a precaution against air raids and will burn only during daylight hours. The memorial marked the seventy-fifth anniversary of the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
National Park Service
1912 Blériot Cabin Plane Flown by Legagneux
The first enclosed cabin airplane was built in 1912 by Blériot and flown by Legagneux, marking an early milestone in cabin aircraft design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleriot
Legagneux
Youths in Britain Flock to Air Force Cadets Grow Fast
Britain reports 165000 pre service air training corps cadets in one year. ATC spans 1500 units with 23 university squadrons, 7000 officers, 12000 civilian instructors under Air Commodore John Chamier. Cadets train in physics math navigation mechanics, and may fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Air Force
London
ATC
John A. Chamier
Air Ministry
Air Defense Cadet Corps
Officers Training Corps
London Makes Attractive For Home Vacationers
London plans to lure residents to stay local this summer as travel restrictions ease. The London county council and boroughs will spend over £7000 on summer attractions including outdoor dances bands in parks Trafalgar square theater shows and morning movie screenings. Libraries will stock more fiction and arts groups will assist. The aim is to promote walking cycling tennis golf and bathing in London and nearby seaside areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Greater London
Ministry of Labor
London County Council
Trafalgar Square
Man Draft Card Mixup Reveals Wartime Unawareness
Otis Hyde 30 of Arab Route 2 unable to read or write and without radio or mail access says he did not know the U S was at war. He told United States Commissioner Luther Owens he and his brother had been working in Blount county timber and were unaware of the conflict. Hyde reported to the draft board after a delinquency notice and awaits Owens's decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ula
Otis Hyde
Oneonta Draft Board
Hyde
United States
Luther Owens
Blount County
Owens
Report 1200 Die Daily Of Hunger in Greece
Refugees arriving in Jerusalem say 1200 Greeks die daily from starvation in Greece. Athens’ cemeteries overflow, a landowner provides a burial ground in Kakkinia. Bread, vegetables scarce. a mountain grass is sold in the streets. German confiscations curb olives, grapes, figs and fishing to stop escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Greece
Athens
Kakkinia
War plants to absorb 10 million more workers this year
Brig. Gen. F. J. McSherry of WPB labor division said ten million additional workers will be absorbed into U S war industries this year bringing total wartime labor to about 17 million by next January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
F. J. McSherry
WPB
United States
Peace Army France Maintains Peace Force Strengths
The force reports a war strength of 4,695,760 officers and men and a peace army of 644,000 officers and men, reflecting the scale of France's military manpower in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
4-H Nutrition Demonstration At Rural Woman's Club Meeting
Mrs. Lloyd Alliman hosted a Rural Woman's club gathering with 4-H Headliners members Esther Stewart Virginia McLaughlin and Mary Bordwell. The program included a nutrition demonstration reading The Country Girl's Creed and songs Dreaming and meals planning talk. Posters illustrated points and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Grant Humston and Mrs. Lester Luckenbill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliiman
Frank Pringle
Golia Miller
Esther Stewart
Virginia McLaughlin
Mary Bordwell
Miss Stewart
Miss Bordwell
Miss McLaughlin
Miss Mlaughlin
Mrs. Miller
Night games eluded as major league results roll in
Results from Major Leagues show Boston 5 Chicago 4 and Washington 5 Detroit 3 among others with 11 innings noted. Philadelphia defeated New York 2 while St. Louis and Philadelphia faced Chicago and Cleveland in two games scheduled. Tonight’s matchups include Chicago at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Boston.
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Boston
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cleveland
New York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Dinner Guests Honor Birthday of Mr. Bishop
Mr and Mrs Harry Bishop hosted Mr and Mrs Charles Gilbert and Mr and Mrs Harry Maxwell for a fried chicken dinner honoring Mr Bishop whose birthday falls on July 26 Bouquets of gladioli and garden flowers decorated the home Mrs Nita J Law learned that her son in law C E Obermann has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Air Corps at Randolph Field Texas He began as a captain nearly two years ago and has held the rank of major for several months before becoming lieutenant colonel Mrs Obermann formerly Avalon Law resides at Randolph Field
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bishop
Charles Gilbert
Harry Maxwell
Nita J. Law
C. E. Obermann
Army Air Corps
Randolph Field
Texas
Air Corps
Obermann
Avalon Law
Social Calendar Upcoming Presbyterian Notices
Social calendar items announce by 10 a m Monday with details for the Young People of United Presbyterian church social event at the U P church and the Women's Missionary Society evening division meeting at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Mabel Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
U.P. Church
Women’s Missionary Society
Mabel Gray
Happy Birthdays And Anniversaries In The Community
Martha Jean Crossett turns 18 today as Mr and Mrs Carl Crossett celebrate. Darrel Ross has a birthday. Marjorie Sue Patterson is two, daughter of Frank Patterson of Kalona. Janice Fay McGill marks her second birthday. John Patterson also has a birthday, and Leo Sueppel celebrates a 25th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jean Crossett
Carl Crossett
Marjorie Sue Patterson
Frank Patterson
Kalona
Janice Fay McGill
John McGill
Leo Sueppel
Mrs Lytle Hosts Theta Bridge Club Event
Mrs. Robert Lytle hosted the Theta bridge club at her home on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mrs M J Cruise of Sturgis South Dakota and Mrs Ellis Negus. Bridge was played at two tables with Mrs Richard R Johnston winning high score. Refreshments were served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lytle
Theta Bridge Club
M. J Cruise
Sturgis
S. Dak
Ellis Negus
Richard R. Johnston
Puerto Rico Coffee Harvest Marks High Quality Flavor
In Puerto Rico coffee is harvested from January to March. Coffee berries hold a pair of beans with flat sides together and are picked from ripening branches. The selective hand harvest yields a superior flavor and high grade coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Neighbors Attend East Second Street Coffee Hour
Residents on East Second street gathered yesterday from nine to ten in the morning for a neighborhood coffee hour hosted by Mrs. Homer Godwin. Attendees included Mrs. Herman Wallace Mrs. Lee Wallace Mildred Mrs. Margaret McDaniel Mrs. Lloyd Lovelett Donna Mrs. Owen Cnossen Mrs. Emma Kephart Mrs. Guy Evans Mrs. Mary Sherlock Mrs. Keith Sweet Mrs. Charles Eyestone and Mrs. Maude Outright. The next gathering will be in two weeks with Mrs. Mary Sherlock hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second Street
Homer Godwin
Herman’ Wallace
Lee Wallace
Mildred
Margaret McDaniel
Lloyd Lovelett
Donna
Owen Cnossen
Emma _ Kephart
Guy Evans
Mary Sherlock
Keith Sweet
Charles Eyestone
Maude Outright
Dinner Is Courtesy For Visiting Guests
Eoma Clemans of El Monte California and Mrs W M Keeley of Evanston Illinois were guests of honor with Mrs Orville Elder as hostess. Dinner for twelve at Winga's cafe followed by social time at the Elder home with reminiscences and show of her new house. Out of town guest Mrs Harriet Dougherty Horton of Pasadena also spent part of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eoma Clemans
el Monte
Calif
W. M. Keeley
Evanston
Ill
Orville Elder
Winga's
Painting Acoustic Plaster Techniques and Materials
Acoustic plaster surfaces demand a soft non film forming paint. Water mix casein or synthetic resin paints suit best versus oil or varnish bases. Porous surfaces risk piling. chemical water mix wall sizes may be used. Spray application preferred to brushing.
Sandra Sue Smith Hosts Third Birthday Party
Sandra Sue Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Smith entertained a group of young friends Saturday afternoon at the West Chester home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs. Glen Martin. The party celebrated her third birthday with lawn games and gifts followed by homemade animal cookies ice cream birthday cake candy and fruitade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Sue Smith
Cyril Smith
Glen Martin
West Chester
Diane Miick Hosts Seventh Birthday Party
Diane Miick daughter of Mel and Mrs L J Miick celebrated her seventh birthday yesterday as hostess to eight girls. They played competitive games with prize winners Dorothy Ann Kos and Mary Rue Minick. Mrs John Bidwell and Mrs Ly Snyder helped with entertainment and refreshments. The party featured a red white and blue theme and cake baked by Mrs Theodor Brown. Guests listed include Jam Whitehead Sandra Jones Mar Ruth Minick Dorothy Anneene Janice Kos Carol Walker Patricia and Marilyn Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Miick
Mel
L. J. Miick
Dorothy Ann Kos
Mary Rue
Minick
John Bidwell
Ly Snyder
Mick
Theodor Brown
Diane
Jam Whitehead
Sandra Jones
Mar Ruth Minick
Dorothy Anneene
Janice Kos
Carol Walker
Patricia
Marilyn Snyder
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Green House
Wolf Floral CO
E. J. Blatter
Doris Jean
Carl Edward
Will Loos
Toledo
Ohio
Moore’s
Harold Jarvis
Oran
W. S. Duncan
Dubuque
Dale Duncan
Farrell Young
Charles Dryden
George Fields
Anne
Boise
Idaho
Roy Fields
Lyle Zehr
Wayland
Meint Koehler
F M. Strickland
Ray Callister
Pern Leman
Eon
John
Keota
MOORE
Virginia Shepherd
Fairfield
H. BE. Trautwein
Dorothy Babb
J. C. Penney, Inc
Klein Klothing Ko
Merle Statler
Harold Humston
Art Prall
Cecil Rooks
Merle Warner
Thora Reynolds
Rena Warner
George Anderson
Lloyd Augustine
James Baird
Iowa City
Wapello
Fort Madison
Oskaloosa
Davenport
Harvey Meek
Evelyn
Mae Werner
Des Moines
Ralston Meek
Henry Miller
Howard P. Miller
Connie
Janice Meek
Mrs
Merrill Harkness
Decorah
Susan Jane
Loa Lu
John Lemmon
Jon Bruce
Jacqueline
Mr. Lemmon
Arthur L. Koch
Brighton
Dan Storms
Fairbault
Minn
Norene McFarland
Leslie McFarland
Mary Hein
Erie, IL
Jeanne Johnson
Madison, Wise
Mercy Hospital
C. S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
Optometrists
Elmer Stalder
South Avenue C
C. V Crall
Private
Training Corps
Peace Army
Lewis Whitted
Rock Island
Martin Whittaker
Earl Redlinger
Steve Crawford
Rural Woman's Club
Lloyd Alliman
Grant Humston
Lester Luckenbill
Famous Circle
Pemena
Clark
Darrel Ross
John Patterson
Mrs. Lytle
Theta
Sandra Sue
Zifts
State Cafe
Charlotte Hays
State Theater
Our Yard
Johns-Manville
Food For Freedom
Eclipse Lumber Co
Washington, Iowa
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