Community Notes Highlight Local Events And Visits
Mrs Wanda Carter of San Francisco visits her mother Mrs Fred Neiswanger as American Legion members hold a Sunset Park fried chicken dinner and install new officers. War Fund quota set at 16500 with Marion George chairing. Union meeting speaker Dr James A Pollock topics the Rock Island road tracks work advances three miles shorter. College club, church services, birthdays and hometown news fill a busy week with drafts from Washington and Camp McCoy plans noted.
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Wanda Carter
San Francisco
Calif
Fred Neiswanger
American Legion
Sunset Park
Evenine
James A. Pollock
Eleventh United Presbyterian Church of
Pittsburgh
Union
the Park
Wayland Social Notes and Military Visits
Fort Bragg infantryman Frosty Rich visited Wayland relatives from Colorado to spend a few days. Families welcomed guests including Mrs. Mattie Roth, Mrs. Esther Saltzman, and Mrs. Myrtle Elcher. A new daughter Shirley Kay Davison was born to Mr. and Mrs. Max Davison, granddaughter of Jess Davison. Local graduates, packing plant staff, and Progress Club members gathered for a family picnic at Wayland Park with numerous neighbors and relatives in attendance.
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Shirley Kay
Max Davison
Jess Davison
Fairfield
Fort Bragg
Gliders
Ftrage
N. Carolina
Forest Kieh
Phillip
Esther Saltzman
Rock Island
Myrtle Elcher
Ray Roth
B. W. Eicher
Ray
York
Neb
Henry de Quick
Chicago
Dan Eicher
Brighton
Amasa Millers
W. E. Wood
Willis Wood
Frank Longwell
Patricia
Washington
Fannie Zehr
Mary Wittrig
Joe Wittrig
Iowa City
Tom Boudwyne
Poudwyne
Stanley
Harry McGuire
The
Progress Club
Wayland Park
Clair Sodergren
Bob
Violet
Judy Welch
A. B. Mag
Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery Beside Cedar Rapids Home
Burial took place at Elm Grove cemetery near the Cedar Rapids home. The service honored the deceased with family and friends in attendance at the local burial ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Elm Grove
Aged man dies at daughter’s home northwest of West Chester
An elderly man aged about 1 years old died at his daughter Mrs Elmer Vincent’s home northwest of West Chester on Sunday. He is survived by his daughter and a son Elmer of north of Washington, a brother Chris of Washington, plus five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Elmer Vincent
West Chester
Elmer
Washington
Chris
Wellman Woman, 72, Dies After Heart Attack
A well known Wellman resident aged 72 died last Friday from a heart attack. The woman had suffered a stroke several years earlier. Also reported is the drowning death of the president of the Peoples Trust and Savings Bank of Riverside who drowned when his boat overturned on the local river late Sunday afternoon. He was a capable swimmer and nearly reached shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Trust and Savings Bank of Riverside
Lowal
Drowning of 13 Year Old Girl in Iowa River
The popular 13 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Godwin drowned Sunday while riding in the O Loughlin boat on the Iowa river. Survived by her mother and father a sister Mrs Wesley Lowry a brother Harry at aircraft school in Boston Mass grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry McGimpsey and Mr and Mrs John Godwin of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Roth
Burlington
Velma
Goshen
Ida Miller
Small Jean Rinner
C. W. Schlatter
Ensign Don Rinner
Washington, D. C
Willis Ejigsti
Ronnie
Morton
Emery Eigse
Willis
Harold Godwin
Iowa River
O'Loughlin
Wesley Lowry
Harry
Aircraft School
Boston
Mass
Henry McGimpsey
John Godwin
Washington
Finland's Climate Features by Latitude and Season
The climate remains moderate despite high latitude with southwest winds and coastal buffering. Winter spans about four months in the south and seven in the north, with average temperatures near 25 F in the south and 12 F in the north. Summer averages are around 65 F and 53 F respectively, and day length varies greatly by season.
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Finland
Deaths of the Week: Former Resident Dies at 73
A former resident aged 73 died Sunday evening at the home of her daughter Mrs Helen Alexander in Eagle Rock California. Survived by two brothers and two sisters including Rank McFarlane of Washington and Miss Blanche Kerr of California and by a daughter Mrs Helen Alexander of Eagle Rock and a son Rodney of Lancaster Pennsylvania. Funeral services were held here.
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Helen Alexander
Eagle Rock
Calif
Rank McFarlane
Washington
Towner
Colo
Blanche
W. RB. Kerr
California
Kkagle Rock
Rodney
Lancaster
Brother of Mrs. L. M. Meek Dies Suddenly at 73
The brother of the late Mrs. L. M. Meek, aged 73, died suddenly at the home of his brother in law and niece Miss Hazel Meek. He was a railroad man in earlier days. Funeral services were held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Meek
Hazel Meek
Mrs Charles Houck Former Resident Dies
Mrs Charles Houck a former resident died at her home following an illness. She had lived in the town for many years and was active in local affairs. Survived by her husband and two sons. Funeral services will be held at the family church.
Ration Dates and Coupon Validities Declared
The notice lists Class A through Class C ration inspection deadlines with dates from July to Sept 30 and August 31. It also details gasoline coupons, blue and red stamps valid through specified dates, and Shoe Coupon No 18 valid through October 31, urging conservation of tires and noting period expirations and eligibility for more if needed.
Ainsworth News Notes From Ruth Norris July 24
Ainsworth residents share news from Walter B McFarland stationed in Australia and visits from Des Moines guests Jack Trotter and Robert Hites. Local clubs meet with planned picnics, birthdays honored, and bridge prizes awarded before a public hearing notice on Sullivan Bus Lines expansion in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
K. BE. Mcfarland
S-Set
Walter B. McFarland
Australida
San Francisco
Cal
Lloyd B. McFarland
New York
N. Y
Jack Trotter
Des Moines
Trotter
Jack
Robert Hites
J. A. Marsh
Bob
Goldenrod Rubber Crop Project Expands Near Waynesboro
Grow Goldenrod for Rubber 500 acres of specially developed strains for war rubber production around Waynesboro Georgia. Rootings grown at the USDA plant introduction gardens in Savannah will be used, and celery transplant machines employed for the operation. Land leased for goldenrod is in areas not devoted to essential food crops.
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Waynesboro
United States Department of Agriculture
Savannah
Freezing Preserves Color and Nutritive Value of Asparagus
Freezing keeps the bright color of asparagus and preserves most nutritive value. It remains similar in texture and flavor to fresh produce, unlike canning which requires high temperatures that destroy quality.
Tighten Jars While Hot During Canning
The article advises tightening jar covers while contents are hot in all canning methods to preserve a safe seal. It warns that tightening after cooling allows unsterilized air and spores to enter. It notes water bath for non acidic vegetables and recommends a pressure cooker to reduce regrets.
Finland's Trade Needs Reported for Key Industries
Finland outlines import requirements to support its main sectors including coal coke chemicals iron and steel machinery cotton goods and woolens. To complete the national menu it must also bring in meat fruit coffee tea spices grain flour sugar and confectionery.
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Finland
States Adopt Mutual Aid in Fire Emergencies
Indiana Kansas Maryland Washington and other states passed legislation allowing municipal fire departments to assist neighboring cities during emergencies improving regional response and resource sharing across jurisdictions this year.
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Indiana
Kansas
Maryland
Washington
Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M invites members to a bi monthly meeting on the first Friday of each month led by Warren Goodin W M with A W Yare secretary in attendance at the appointed time and place.
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Washington Lodge No
Russell Goodin
W. M
A. W. Yare
Abbreviated Rail and Bus Schedules Across Cities
A fragmented timetable lists westbound and eastbound trains including the Golden State Limited No. 8 and No. 43 Californian with several local stops. It also shows mixed trains, Kansas City Davenport local, and multiple daily bus departures from Washington to Iowa City and Knoxville with notes on ticket purchases and depot locations.
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Golden State Limited
Washington
Poluta
Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited
W. C. Bell
Omaha
Chicago
Iowa City
Knoxville
Sullivan
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Tracy
Iy Eee
Nuous
Pubrsday
Old City Water Works
Lester Whaley
Hiawatha
Kans
Thornton & Minor
Iowa War Chest
National War Fund
USO
Marion George
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Carl Voorhees
E. &. Werd
Rock Island Road
Perlee
Libertyville
Milo Phillips
St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church
Marsha Budde
Mt. Union
Doris Beatty
Donald Morrison
Everett Squire
Don
Mrs. Gifford
Davenport
Richard Erbe
Sat
Tommy Morrison
Richard
Supt
Wabirbe
Charlies Casper
Vida
Camp McCoy
Sparta
Wis
Nurses Corps of
Army
Glen Meeks
J. L. Meeks
Riverside
Keesler Field
Mississippi
Georgia Folger Griffin
MelIntire
Iowa
Army Air Corps
Ca, Po
War Department
Army Air Forces
Air Corps
Dan Brindley
John Lemmon
America
William Saroyan
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Mick Honey
AIG
Jjo Jhnsc
Jenk John Mary Moma
CRAY
Nashun Collins
Ponnn
Dorothy
Ann Henry Ree
MO Yyrris
G’neile
Ois Amer Enican Lll Cena
A Metra
Goldwyn Mayer Nevus
Porky Pig's Feet
Late Pathe News
Fox
Leon Errol
Hilo Hattie
William Tracy
Joe Sawyer
Wayland News
Ek. Schantz
Mattie Roth
Elizabeth Hebel Hite
Ed Krabill
Joe Wittmer
Jacob Hicher
George Boozel
England
Dale Neff
Iowa Packing Co
Defray
H. Hulme
Olive Boller
Everette Hileman
Orns Boshart
Omar Boshart
Gerald Sharpe
A. C. Wenger
J. W. Pritchard
Joe
BE. C. Allen
Lyle Zehr
Maribelle
J. B. Pooley
Henry Horning
Bert Steninger
William O'Loughlin
Elizabeth Godwin
Count Alfred DE Marigny
Sir Harry Oakes
Nassau
Bahamas
John Douglas
Countess de Marigny
Sir Harry
International
Mrs. Williams, Mayhew
Perdyce Markin
Charles Houck
Buel Oil
N. P and Q
R. S and T
Ainsworth News
Ruth Norris
Lincoln Street Club
M. F Hawkins
Clarence Harmiton
Edith Richards
Kenneth Ornduff
Lucille Anderson
Iowa State Commerce
Commission
Des
Moines County
H. J. Hampton
Fred Monroe
Sullivan Bus Lines
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Code of Iowa
Fortyninth General Assembly of
Mount Pleasant
New London
Washington, Henry
Iowa_ State Commerce Commission
Johnson County Auditor
Carl W. Reed
B. M. Richardson
David B. Long
Attest
Geo. L. McCaughan
Iowa U
Wiley B. Rutledge
United States Supreme Court
College of Law
Iowa University
Percy W. Bordwell
Law College
Huckleberry
Bordwell
Law School
Justice Rutledge
IDPA
Goodlander
Agen
Oo, B. A Q
Co. F. Anderson
Agem
Burlington Trailway
Washington Co
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Loon
Tinga
IT Buses
Ordnanes
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