Local military and community notices from veterans and families
Vernon Wittrig and his father attended Joseph Wittrig's funeral in Wayland on Monday. Pfc Pat Reynolds and wife arrived from Alliance Nebraska on furlough. 1/C Everette Davison and wife returned home from Aberdeen Washington with a 12 day leave. D W Little MM1/C left for San Francisco after two weeks with his mother. Mrs Will E. Jones hosted Omer Boshart of Wayland. Helen Stewart heads to Huntsers College for WAVES boot training. Rev Fred E Miller and family returned from vacation at Clear Lake. Rev Miller says services resume Sunday. New addresses listed for Pfc David J Masson at Tyndall Field Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Pat Reynolds
Alliance
Nebraska
Reynolds
Fred E. Miller
Rhyse
Clear Lake
Sally
Keota
Miller
Club Standings and Results of Games
The standings show St Louis 8, Philadelphia 4, New York 4, Cleveland 3, Chicago 6, Washington 5 with only scheduled games. Detroit trucks 7 6 at Boston Judd Ye Newsville 1 8 or Hughson 11 7. Cleveland 3 2 at New York Chandler 12 2. St Louis peter 3 3 at Philadelphia Arntzen 3 8. Chicago Humphries 7 7 at Washington Scarborough 3 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Philadephia
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Trucks
Ridges
Boston
Judd Ye
Newsville
Hughson
Harder
Chandler
Peter
Philadelphia
Arntzen
Humphries
Scarborough
Olb
Letport
Chicago Sas
Louis
Boston Ee
Tuesday Baseball Results From St Louis Philadelphia and More
Results show St Louis winning 5-2 in the second game and 5-0 in the first, Boston defeating Cincinnati 4-2, and Pittsburgh overpowering New York 8-56. Night games list Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at Pittsburgh, Boston at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
New York
Brooklyn
Melton
Fugbe
Chicago
Passeau
Wyse
Hubbel
Sewell
Salvo
Vander Meer
Rowe
Kraus
Munger
W. Lpa
Dobe Crooklyn
Azad Boston
Hospital Discharges and Admissions List
Mrs John Jeffrey and infant daughter were discharged yesterday afternoon toSue South Ave B. Mrs Allen Bradford Ainsworth was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient. Ralph Williams 726 North Ave C underwent major operation this morning. Mrs D J Patterson 13 West Jefferson was admitted last evening as a medical patient. Patricia Ellen Swift Washington R R underwent an appendectomy this morning. Mrs William Morrison Crawfordsville and June Bowser West Chester underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Robert Nardy 730 East Main was admitted this morning for X ray and treatment of a fractured right foot. Mrs Sam Warren and son Richard Dean 514 South 7th will be discharged this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Bradford
Ainsworth
Ralph Williams
North Ave. C
Patricia Ellen Swift
Washington R. R
William Morrison
Crawfordsville
June Bowser
West Chester
Robert Nardy
East Main
Sam Warren
Richard Dean
South 7Th
Tender Steaks Through Slow Cooking Techniques
Long, slow cooking makes pot roasts and steaks tender. Pork steaks and chops are already tender, but braising enhances flavor and reduces shrinkage.
War News Across Fronts From Europe To Africa
Berlin reports Mussolini’s fall shakes German morale as Hamburg endures a sixth air raid in 72 hours with RAF delivering 2000 tons of bombs in a bid to destroy the port. In Russia, Orel battles hinge as German withdrawals widen while Italian upheaval sees Allied forces advance in Sicily and Cefalu. Allied air actions continue over Italy, Germany, Holland, and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Stockholm
Benito Mussolini
Germany
Hamburg
Reich
Royal Air Force
RAF
Ras
Holland
France
Orel
Mostow
Sicily
United States
Seventh Army
Cefalu
Palermo
Africa
Italy
Fredonia Youth Drowns in River Near Columbus Jct
July 8 at Columbus Junction Iown river drowning of 13 year old Brycee Wilson son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Wilson of Predonia. He swam with John Abbott and Robert Wehmeyer between the railroad bridge and the highway 92 bridge. Body not recovered by 8230 p.m. Survived by parents a brother Lyle and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Oren Lee and Mr. and Mrs. M F Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Brycee Wilson
Noah Wilson
Predonia
Iown River
John Abbott
Robert Wehmeyer
Lyle
Oren Lee
M. F. Campbell
Energy cost of standing vs sitting per Columbia study
Harriet Graham McCormick of Columbia University reports standing requires about 18 percent more energy than sitting or lying down, based on findings in health and physical education research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Graham McCormick
Columbia University
Babylonian Year Length Calculated With Minute Error
In the sixth century B C the Babylonian Nabu Rimanu computed a year as 365 days 6 hours 15 minutes 41 seconds yielding an error of 26 minutes 55 seconds. The finding highlights early astronomical precision and timekeeping methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Nabu- Rimanu
Dehydration Processes for Carrot Preparation
A description explains how carrots may be charred on the jacket by flame rather than peeled. The char is removed by water under pressure and pumped electrically.
Sweden’s 1712 February gains a 30th day
In 1712 Sweden added an extra day to February making it 30 days long. The attempt to align with the Gregorian calendar fell short and it took another 40 years to drop 11 days and complete the reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
March Pruning Tips for Grape Vines
March is the ideal time to prune grape vines. Growers are advised to cut to a single or double T bud shape to balance growth and fruit production.
Vacationing locals and military leaves reported
Fae Swickard and Catherine Caldwell enjoy vacations from J C Penney while Cpl Keith Norton of Fort Leonard Wood Missouri spends a six day leave with his wife and relatives. Mrs Norton also takes vacation from J C Penney. several others, including Mr and Mrs John Jarvis, Carla Guther, Dr E D Miller and family, and Capt Gene Tucker, are noted for travel, visits, or furloughs within the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Keith Norton
Ft. Leonard Wood
Missouri
Mrs. Norton
J. C. Penney
Cleanliness boosts rainproof fabric performance
Dirt obstructs water repellency and warmth in treated fabrics. Processed fibers work best only when garments are fully clean, so do not let clothes get dirty or sit uncleaned to prevent ingrained grime.
First Mahogany Use Noted in Santo Domingo Temple
A preserved rough hewn mahogany cross in Ciudad Trujillo marks a 1514 inscription stating it was planted to begin the temple. This cross represents the earliest record of mahogany use in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciudad Trujillo
Santo Domingo
Fastest Detonation Timing Measured Against Eye Blink
The article notes detonations of high explosives occur in microseconds, vastly faster than an eye blink which medical science places in hundredths of a second. Detonation waves travel about 10,000 times quicker than a blink.
Blood pressure measured first by Rev. Dr. Stephen Hales
Historical note recalls 1733 measurements by the English clergyman Rev. Dr. Stephen Hales who introduced a method to gauge arterial pressure. The milestone marks an early step in cardiovascular science and medical instrumentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Hales
Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Events
Social calendar lists events for Wednesday and Thursday at local venues. Activities include Methodist church choir rehearsal at 7:45 p.m. at the church, Country club dinner at the club house for 60 cents, and golf at 56 p.m. All members invited with calls to Mrs. J. W. Shenefelt by Monday noon. Thursday features H. J. Club afternoon led by Mrs Ray Sojka including roll call and discussion on frozen food storage. Rural Womens Club afternoon entertainment meeting hosted by Mrs. Leo Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J. W. Shenefelt
H. J. Club
Ray Sojka
Rural Womens Club
Leo Marie
Missionary Group Holds July Meeting At Church
The Women's Missionary Society evening division of the United Presbyterian church met with eighteen members present. Program chairwoman Mrs. H. H. McCleery led. devotional by Mrs. O. F. Boller. Horizons theme urged vision. tasks defined, accepting, prosecuting discussed. Memorial for Mrs. Jean Acheson planned with American Bible Society gift. Temperance topics and prayers noted. meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
H. H. McCleery
O. F. Boller
Mr. Nebo
Dent
Neil Tripp
John Stewart
McCleery
Carolyn Hamilton
D. D. Davis
Homer Hunt
W.G.M.S
Helen Fulton
Mazie Stewart
Mable Gray
Jean Acheson
Miss Fulton
American Bible Society
Edith Miller
D. J. Ross
Gold Tax Exemption Affects French Equatorial Africa Exports
The French Equatorial Africa territory announces exemption of gold from export sales tax. This move impacts traders and revenue in the mining sector as officials outline relief measures and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Equatorial Africa
Social Meeting of V F W Auxiliary
Sixteen members attended the V F W auxiliary social at the K C hall last evening. The group played pinochle with Cleo Shockey and Mrs Dale Atkinson winning high scores, and Dale Atkinson with Mrs Cleo Shockey second. Refreshments were provided by Everette Burham Earl Lemley Mable June and Mrs Omer Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
K. C. Hall
Cleo Shockey
Dale Atkinson
Everette Burham
Earl Lemley
Mable
June
Omer Wagner
Birthday Honorees At Journal Three Quarter Century Club
Mrs. J. R. George celebrates her 86th birthday aboard a Journal Three Quarter Century club event. Evelyn Meek George Mohr and others from West Highland Jackson Township extend congratulations to the honorees including Mrs. Sadee McAvoy Mrs. George Havel Mrs. Lester Schooley and Margaret Upgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. George
The
Journal
Evelyn Meek
George Mohr
Sadee McAvoy
George Havel
West Highland
Lester Schooley
Margaret Upgate
Wes Sojka
Jackson Township
Clarence Cross Observes Birthday in Washington
Clarence Cross formerly of Washington marks his birthday today with family nearby and friends sending well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cross
Washington
Crawford and Ralston Family Reunion at Keota Park
The Crawford and Ralston families announce their annual reunion set for Sunday in Keota Park. The Methodist church choir also resumes rehearsals on Wednesday evening July 28 at 5 46 PM. all members are asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Ralston
Keota Park
Methodist Church
Manufacturing and agricultural shares rise in 1942 income
In 1942 all manufacturing groups contributed 30.6 percent of national income, up from 24 percent in 1939 and 25 percent in 1929. The agricultural group accounted for 9.2 percent in 1943, higher than 7.4 percent in 1939 and 8.1 percent in 1929, signaling shifting relative importance.
Fire resistant timber treatments cut timber size needs
Chemical treatments that resist fire and decay allow builders to use smaller cheaper timbers to achieve the same performance that previously required oversize timbers or steel and concrete.
Strawberry Leaf Roll Moth Appears in Fields
In early May the leaf roll er moth infests strawberry fields and remains for about a month. It lays eggs which hatch in about a week, producing greenish brown caterpillars that feed briefly on the leaf surface before tying leaves together and spinning a cocoon. Typically three broods occur each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawberry
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Wolf Floral CO
Vernon Wittrig
P. Wittrig
Joseph Wittrig
Wayland
Everette Davison
Aberdeen
Davison
D. W. Little
San Francisco
California
Nina Little
Will E. Jones
Omer Boshart
Helen Stewart
Huunters College
Bronx
WAVES
Set
Stanley T. Richards
VTB
Barracks 2
Box 35
N.A.S
Jacksonville
Florida
Pvt
Leonard Witthoft
B.U.A.S.T.P
David J. Masson
Lad
40Th Group
Tyndall Field
C. V. Crull
John Jeffrey
South Ave. B
D. J. Patterson
West Jefferson
Civil Air Patrol
War Department
Army Air Forces
John Lemmon
Dan Brindley
Il Duce
Victor Emmanuel
Marshal Pietro Badoglio
Kentucky Mines Groer
John Shields
Fredonia
Columbus
Fae Swickard
Catherine Caldwell
John Jarvis
Carla Guther
Margaret Ann Plumly
Shenandoah
E. D. Miller
Wellman
J. Ols _ Miller
Carl Guther
Carla
Iowa City
Mrs. A. Hochstadtler of
Mrs
J. Martin White
Richard L. Lease
Camp McCain
Mississippi
A. G. Lease
James Allison
Ronnie
Williamstown
Suesday
Joe Embree
Phyllis Embree
Allison
Gene Tucker
Kansas City
Randolph Field
Texas
Claude Tucker
Ste Don Orr
Panama City
Floria
Jimmy
OPA Odd Lot
A. E. Atchison
John Winga
Christimas
Phoenix
Gage
Fisk Brands
Helman’s Style Shop
Washington, Iowa
Washington County
Americas
Mademoiselle and Glamour
Swansdown
Joselli
Irene Karol
Martha Manning
Paul Sachs
Doris Dodson
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Irwin H,. Helman
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