Local furloughs births and moves across several towns
Cpl Everett Miller of Harlington Texas returns home for a 20 day furlough to his parents Mr and Mrs Golia Miller. A nine pound daughter Rita June born at 3 50 this morning to Mr and Mrs Ruben Miller of Kalona. McLellan Store closes at noon Tuesday July 31 for annual inventory. Will E Walker Hawthorne California moving to a rest home after a street car accident. Bud Robertson on 30 day furlough to his mother wife and child before reassignment. Mrs G W Manussier and Victor Meek back from Detroit. Lt Cmdr T M Mast leaves for Great Lakes Naval Hospital. Ralph W Gowey from Phoenix visiting. Mrs Don I Davis returns to Cedar Rapids after weekend with in laws.
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Cpl
Everett Miller
Harlington
Texas
Golia Miller
Ruben Miller
Kalona
Rita June
Will E. Walker
Freeman Avenue
Hawthorne
Calif
Edith Peiffer Weds Ernest Fink in Quiet St Josephs Rites
Edith Peiffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent Peiffer of Brighton married Ernest C Fink staff sergeant in the Army Air Corps in a single ring ceremony at St Josephs Rectory East Pleasant Plain. The couple attended by relatives and friends planned a short wedding trip after an informal noon dinner at the Peiffer home. Mrs Fink wore pink bemberg suit and pink rosebud corsage. The bride taught rural schools and worked for Iowa Southern Utilities. The groom formerly farmed with his father and recently returned from three years overseas with the Eighth Air Force in England. He will be reassigned after a 30 day delay.
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Paul C. Wetzstein
St. Joseph's Rectory
East Pleasant Plain
Mrs. Fink
Peiffer Home
Bridale
Sgt
Caldwells Dinner Honors Grandsons Home from Service
Mr and Mrs William Caldwell hosted a family dinner at 806 South Second Avenue to honor their two grandsons Pfe Charles Swift on furlough from Germany and Pvt William Caldwell from Camp Hood Texas A two course chicken dinner was served at one o'clock and the afternoon included visits with guests Mr and Mrs Bryan Swift Mr and Mrs Orville Caldwell Mr and Mrs Melville Donaldson and family Mrs Caldwell marked another birthday during the gathering
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William Caldwell
South Second Avenue
Pfe
Charles Swift
Germany
Camp Hood
Texas
Caldwell
Bryan Swift
Orville Caldwell
Melville Donaldson
Ian Beike
Anopheles Mosquito Transmits Malaria Between Humans
Jaushiis slalaria notes that the Anopheles mosquito is the sole vector for malaria transmission from person to person. The text emphasizes the role of Anopheles in spreading malaria.
Sugar Substitutions in Home Baking Guide
A county extension note from Foster County Home Economist outlines sugar substitution for cake recipes. It lists varying sugar amounts and corresponding liquid reductions, with guidance on using 1 to 4 tablespoons of sweetener per perhaps 1 cup of sugar, and notes a mimeographed help sheet available via Home Extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Sirup
Sugi
Eicher Nets Hole-in-One in City Golf Round Two
The second round of the city golf tournament starts today with several matches to finish by Sunday. Les Eicher hit a 180 yard No. 8 hole-in-one using a No. 2 iron during a championship flight match against Tink Shenefelt, winning 5 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Country Club
Les Eicher
Les
Mr. Eicher
Tink Shenefelt
Picken
Joe
No. 1
Fairway
Dr. A. W. Clow
Preston Wolf
Bill Kelney
Rally Hi ‘Ty
Jim Stewart
Henry Bailey
Japan Treated as Seismic Nation by Britannica
Britannica states Japan averages about three and a half quakes daily. Across 13 years seismographs logged 17 750 tremors, most of which were imperceptible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Birthdays Highlight the Flynn Family List of Celebrants
The Leon ard Flynn family marks multiple birthdays as David Larson Flynn turns five Michael Flynn turns seven and Patricia celebrated her fourth yesterday. Other well wishers include Jerry Dean Hogan Mildred Anne Moore Ella and Elsie Musil Mary Ann Swartzwelter Shirley Gardner and several local adults.
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Leonard Flynn
David Larson Flynn
Michael
Patricia
Jerry Dean Hogan
James Hogan
Mildred Anne Moore
Jesse Moore
Brighton
Riverside Bride Weds Dr Kenneth Basak in Iowa City
Laurine Betty White daughter of Dr and Mrs G A White Riverside wed Dr Kenneth D Basak Ames in a First Presbyterian Church ceremony in Iowa City The double ring service featured a lily tiara veil and diamond lavalier The bridal party included Bonnie White maid of honor Marjorie Jean Rierson best man Dir H P Nicholson and Lewis Carter Ushers and guests attended a Riverside Garden Club meeting hosted by Mrs John Rotenburger with a My Country Tis of Thee roll call and a paper on the Declaration of Independence
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Riverside
Laurine Betty White
G. A. White
First Presbyterian Churcau
Iowa City
Kenneth D. Basak
Ames
Gerrit Raak
Orenge City
Ilion T. Jones
Dora Hobbs
Bonnie White
Marjorie Jean Rierson
Stratford Glepn Bank
Orange City
H. P. Nicholson
Lewis Carter
John Rotenburger
Riverside Garden Club
West Main Street
Minnie Holtz
Mary Basehnagel
Surprise 28th Wedding Anniversary for Leo Sueppel
Relatives held a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sueppel as they marked their 28th wedding anniversary. A euchre game determined high and low score prizes awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Eagle. Guests helped with anniversary gifts and refreshments served by Mrs. Eagle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Sueppel
Herman Eagle
Eagle
Gertrude Eagle
Clyde Fishburn
Clem Eagle
Conscientious Objectors in World War I Camps
Encyclopaedia Britannica records 3,989 conscientious objectors in WWI camps. Of them 1,300 accepted non-combatant service, 1,299 furloughed for alternative service, and 450 imprisoned by courts-martial. the rest remained in camps at armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Leila Anderson and Albert Barquist Exchange Vows in Olds
The marriage of Leila Anderson and Albert Barquist, both of Olds, was solemnized Friday evening at Olds Congregational Church. The couple, unattended, shared vows at 7:30 in the presence of 30 guests, with Marguerite Hultquist singing before the ceremony and a reception at the couple’s home. Leila, an Iowa State Teachers College graduate, has taught in Washington high school. Albert works in farming and they will reside in Olds.
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Leila Anderson
Albert Barquist
Olds
GC. C. Hobson
Olds Congregational Church
Marguerite Hultquist
Helen Barquist
Barbara Willett
Lois Barquist
Lows State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Washington High School
Barquist
E. M
Richard
Davenport
Glen Arthaud
Joy
Winfield
Florence Warquist
Les Hutquist
Marguerite
Swedesburg
Jacob Rieze
Richard Giantz
West Burlington
Paint Exports in 1944 Dint Slightly From 1943 Figures
British exports of paints and pigments from the United Kingdom in 1944 were slightly below 1943, with 651000 and 671000 long tons reported by Foreign Commerce Weekly. The prewar total in 1938 stood at 1412009 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Foreign Commerce Weekly
Calendar notices from local clubs list postponement and social events
Calendar notices show rosemary club postponed to a later date and a series of forthcoming activities. Triarsity Ainsworth O E S holds a regular meeting, social hour at Linger Longer, James Combs lawn ice cream social, and invitations extend to former members and families. Country club women schedule golf, bridge, and a cooperative dinner with dish to pass. COC class West Chester Methodist church hosts an afternoon event led by Mrs Clement Griffith and Mrs Fred Lindenmeyer. HJ club afternoon includes bringing thimbles.
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Ainsworth
O.E.S
P.m
James Combs Lawn
Coc
West Chester Methodist Church
Clement Griffith
Fred Lindenmeyer
Joe TeBockhorst
Augustine Family Reunion Planned at Sunset Park
The August ine families hold their annual reunion at Sunset Park in Washington on Sunday August 12 with a basket dinner at noon. All relatives and friends are invited to attend. Also the t3 Presbyterian morning prayer meeting gathers at 9 30 Wednesday at the church.
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Sunset Park
Washington
Presbyterian
Davison
Sunst Park
Spring Thaw Dynamics in Soil Layering
The spring thaw proceeds from both the surface and subsurface. As the soil just below the frost line remains well above freezing, thawing from below can occur quickly.
Mrs Koening Honored at Party for Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Stanley Mouser Mr and Mrs Rollana Benson entertained a group of friends at the Mouser home Friday evening honoring Staff Sergeant and Mrs Mark Koening newly married The event included scrapbook making to commemorate fifty years of marriage and guests sent greetings and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Mouser
Rollana Benson
Mouser
Mark Koening
Edith Skinner
Marion Stransky
Richard Scott
Paul Benson
Orval Meyer
Agnes Koening
Gratitude for Sympathy After Sorrow
The Marshall family thanks all who offered comfort during their recent bereavement. They appreciate the service floral offerings and other kindnesses extended by friends and neighbors from Stanley Marshall and daughters.
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Stanley Marshall
Accidents Claim Soldiers in World War II Losses
The United States reported 11,500 military deaths due to accidents in 1944, reflecting a major noncombat toll amid ongoing global conflict. The figure highlights the hazards of service beyond combat, prompting safety reviews and training adjustments.
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United States
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G. W. Manussier
Victor
Detroit
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Manussier
M. R. Meek
Hazel Pease
New Slaton
Peach
Cmd
T. M. Mast
The
Great Lakes Naval Hospital
Ralph W. Gowey
Phoenix, Ariz
Kathryn Bailey
Don I. Davis
Cedar Rapids
Mrs
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Edith Peiffer
Ssg
Fink
Vincent Peiffer
Ernest C. Fink
Army Air Corps
Emil Fink
Ola
Caldwells
Jaushiis Slalaria
C.V. Grall
Jyonserve
Ruth
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Telex
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Eicher
Dr. J. M. Lloyd
C. P. Berkhoff
Frank Crone
Ralph
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J. N Irwin
Gene Gorham
Don Bradell
Dave Elder
Matt Whittaker
Ralph Gibson
R. Wilson
Don Paul, Jr
Les Orr
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George Stewart
Dick Ross
Bob Choate
Rodney Davis
Les Gates
Phil Weldin
Todd Wilson
Dick Stewart
Joe Picken
Frank Ros
Les Kicher
Gene McCormick
Lee Holland
Bill Kelsey
John Tuck
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Claude Tuck
Barton
Dallas Chamberlin
Max
Don Paul
Herb Osineup
al Terrell
C. V. Crull
Dick MecCleery
Nick Klepfer
J. M. Lioyd
C. P. Berkhoft
Sam Turkington
D. D Davis Orin Johnson
Ralph Martin
Fred Moore
Bob Choate Joht
Lioyd
W. L. Gates
As ' Blil
Jimi Astby
J. W. Enslin
E. G. Fisher
S. Iowa
BR. P. L. Etter
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Jes
Burlington
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Ella
Elsie Musil
Mary Ann Swartzwelter
Raymond Swartzwelter
Richland
John Winga
Waldo van Winkle
Merrimac
William Sitler
Frank Gobble
Don W. Bealer
Shirley Gardner
Everett Gardner
Laurine B. White
Dr. K. Db. Raak Wed
Leo Scuppels
Pittsburgh
Duplate
Duplite
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Rosemary Club
Koening
Moore's Shoe News
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Tulper’s
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