Secure L. Orr as High School Coach
Columbus Junction hires Lester Orr of Richie and Orr to coach Columbus high school athletic teams this year. He previously coached at Traverse City Michigan and last year led the local junior high teams. he will not teach in the school. Gene Duncan and Mrs. Duncan welcome a son Robert Lloyd born July 18 at Hershey hospital Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Lester Orr
Richie and Orr
Columbus
Traverse City
Mich
Pfe
Gene Duncan
Duncan
Robert Lloyd
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Guam
Paul B. Smith
University Hospital
Iowa City
Sget
Douglas
Navy
New Hebrides
Solomons
Philippines
Manila
Gilkey
Chicago
Florida
Harry Cecil Lowe
E. Frances Lowe
William R. Lord
Camp Livingston
Vacation visits and neighborhood gatherings in Haskins
Mr and Mrs George Murphy of Sylvis Illinois spent a week in Haskins painting their house and visiting Mrs Bessie Murphy. Local families hosted picnics reunions and visits in Sunset Park and Iowa City. Farmers harvest oats and wheat as the season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Godlove
Haskins
George Murphy
Sylvis, Ill
Bessie Murphy
Clarence Hesseltine
Nelda Jean
Leonard Strohm
Bert Dennis
Betty
Wilma
Donald
Melvin
Delmar Blanchard
Mary Lou
Charles
Glen Duncan
Sunset Park
Martha
Betty Meeks
Richard Bean
Aliee McAtlin
Washington
Ethel
Vivian Booth
Olive Moore
Crawfordsville
Happy Hour Club
Geo. Murphy
Sylvis, Lll
Murphy
L. M. Birney
Una Gordon
Iowa City
Leo Farrington
Telephone Exchange
Plywood Facing Elevates Stiffness in Home Walls
In conventional home construction the most rigid walls are achieved by gluing plywood to studs with the face grain of the panels across the studs.
Tile Bath Shines Light On NYC Subway Upkeep
One of the nation’s largest spring cleanups targets the New York City subway system. Workers will tub and scrub about 7,000,000 square feet of tile across stations and tunnels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York City
Easy Stored Cabbage Provides Vitamin C in Winter
Cabbage stores well at low temperatures for at least three months with minimal loss of vitamin C, supplying this nutrient when other fresh vegetables are scarce.
Squirrels Favor Hollow Trees for Nests
The natural homes of squirrels are hollow tree nests and leaf and twig structures high in branches. Hollow trees are preferred for winter shelter and for raising young.
Chicago Cash Grain Oats Prices Mixed Heavy Supplies
Chicago July 27 report shows oats prices with mixed heavy at 66 to 67 4 percent for several grades including white heavy 67 white extra heavy 68 and red special heavy 67 percent.
Warm Diaper Prep Aids Night Feeding Comfort
A winter tip suggests folding a diaper in advance and placing it between blankets so the baby’s two o'clock feeding is served with a warmed, cozy diaper heated by the infant’s own body warmth.
Starch Removal and Iron Care Instructions
To remove a light starch film and smooth your path, glide your warm iron over waxed paper. If starch sticks to the iron, disconnect and let cool. Soften starch on the sole plate with paraffin, then wipe off with a damp cloth and silver polish.
Doolittle Sets 8th Air Force HQ on Okinawa and Pledges Relentless Bombardment
War dispatch shows Lt Gen James H Doolittle establishing 8th Air Force headquarters on Okinawa with a vow to crush Japan into rice growers and goat herders. MacArthur reports a 400 ton Shanghai raid causing fires and suspected sinkings. Halsey’s 3rd Fleet remains unlocated amid radio blackout. Australian forces press three Japanese units near Balikpapan as RAF Spitfires hit a vehicle column. Domei notes a carrier attack and futile landing attempt on Puket Island off Malaya.
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James H. Doolittle
8Th Airforce
Okinawa
Douglas MacArthur
Shanghai
China
William F. Halsey
3Rd Fleet
Borneo
Balikpapan
Puket Island
Malay Peninsula
Domei Agency
Market Report Hog and Cattle Prices Steady Across Classes
Hog prices steady with 140 lb and up barrows and gilts at 14.75. Sows at 14.00. Cattle and calves largely steady with best yearlings around 15.70 and fed heifers to 17.00. Vealers near 15.50. Sheep weak with spring lambs 15.00 to 16.00, shorn stock scarce. Complete clearance across hogs and cattle as buyers show steady demand.
Chicago Produce Market Report July 27
Chicago market updates show receipts at 15 745 cases with a firm market for produce. Firsts and extras range from 35.6 to 42.8 with current receipts at 35.6 and dirties at 34.9. Poultry receipts total two cats across 14 trucks, market firm and unchanged.
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Emer
Chicago Grain Table Reflects Mixed Open Close Moves
Chicago July 27 Grain Table shows Wheat contracts moving within narrow bounds with Sep at 164 percent, May around 163 percent, and July near 159. Rye and Corn hold around 118 while Oats trade in the 63 to 68 range. Corn futures show modest gains and declines across Sep Dec May contracts with light volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cousin in Scotland Reports Rationing Tightness
Mary W. Packer describes a letter from Scotland noting cool spring weather, frost decimating fruit, and strict rationing. A typical week for one person includes sugar butter margarine fat bacon milk eggs, with limited eggs. The piece also updates on local wartime leave and illnesses, including Ora Marlatt’s navy furlough and Elizabeth Williams’s serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary W. Packer
Crawfordsville
W. W. Twinam
Scotland
America
Europe
Far East
Wittmer Relatives Share Dinner At S Wittmer Home
Havre July 25 relatives gathered at the Wittmer home for a cooperative dinner on the lawn honoring four generations including Mr and Mrs Wittmer and their siblings plus their children and grandchildren. West to east guests from Buckley Field Bright on Wayland and Washington shared stories and birthday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hering
Havre
C. Wittmer
Ale Wittmer
Bessie Palmer
Wilma
Buckley Field
Colo
Will Richards
Evert Weston
Atlee Wolfe
Lone Tree
William Wittmer
Charlie Rich
Winfield
John Widmer
Dave Richard
Roger
Grandma Frey
Wayland
J. B. Conahey
Brighto
Will Richard
Weston and girls visit Elmer Mason family
Mrs. Joe Kolesick and Grace Fread of Des Moines spent Thursday afternoon with the Elmer Mason family. Robert Richards had his tonsils removed Tuesday.
Pleasant Hill Social Notes Highlight Local Visites
Pleasant Hill residents share visits and gatherings across the week. Families including Hendersons Lambertss and Cannons converse at neighbors homes, dine together, and celebrate birthdays with friends and relatives throughout the area.
Humans Have Best Eyes Say Vision Institute
The Better Vision Institute states human eyes are more versatile than those of animals and birds. Humans enjoy both near and far vision, while other creatures show narrower visual ranges. An eagle’s sharp sight is not suited for reading a book.
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Charles W. Jackson
Lyle Davis
Kalona
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Eclipse Lbr. Co
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Modern Equipment, Co. L. Jannings
New London
Ainsworth
D. Rabenold
Werner Lowry
Ernest PD
Reed
Norman Humble
Canada
United Kingdom
Journal
Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbug Junction
Iowa
Warl Kellogg & Sons
Jurging
Uncle Sam
Smart Implement Co
By Ken Reynolds
Rawleigh Products
C. G. Picken
Sc. Ave. B
DU Pont
Roy Wells
West Chester
Eclipse Lumber Company
Rkorep Sale
Washington County
Washington Concrete Company
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Ead
Bud Mulcahy
Fries
Neill Trotman
Russell Smith
Auver
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Lik. Campbell
W. Monroe
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Rendezvous Ballroom
Berlin
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Chicago Grain Table
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Marshall Field
Kennedy
International
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Arthur Orris
Elizabeth Williams
John Humphrey
A. D. Rathmell
Willcox
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Mediapolis
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J. B. McConahey
Ida Berry
Brighton
Roy Solnar
Orieta Solnar
Lisle Hering
John Koehler
John Zieglowsky
Clarence Richards
Martha Zieglowsky
Will Day
John
Mary Richards
Iowa Wesleyan College
G Mason
Mrs Mason
Ed Heck
Heck
Mildred Hora
George J. Breitenbach
Pleasant Hill
Clyde Lambert
Frank Henderson
Bill Trotter
John Ganon
Wayne
Will Wasson
Louise
Arlene Lambert
Clyde Lamberts
Howard Witting
Sam Wittmers
Wittmer
Max Cannon
Howard Benn
Arlene
Maxine
John Gannon
Charles Cannon
Howard Wittings
Marlene Benn
Jean Hesseltine
Clayece Burhams
Ernie Rouse
Roy Kephart
Leslie Beenblossom
Jean
Charles Randall
Wilmer Kauffman
Ben Houseal
Jennie Lauderman
Leslie Beenblossoms
NEW Stokers
Roy Brewer
Evoready Plumbing & Heating
Au Ital al Rs
John Henry Howe
National Safety Council
Federal
Geo. D. Umphrey
Jeffrey Building
Jefferson
Washington Counties
Moore's Shoe News
Childs
Little's Furniture
Reister
Roth Feed Store
GEO. Bender, Wellman
Armour & Company
Washington, Iowa
Armour Yards
Fred N. Smith
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