Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Birth
Mrs Gertrude McFarland of Moline visits her mother and family in the area while Mrs Luella Schnoebelen of Ainsworth and Mrs Georgia Williamson of Columbus Junction stop by Washington for business and calls. Birth of Wayne Eugene Kine at Mercy hospital Iowa City. families in Washington and Des Moines share Memorial Day and travel news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude McFarland
Moline
Elizabeth Casper
Mrs. LeRos McGraw
Luella Schnoebelen of
Ainsworth
Washington
Georgia Williamson
Columbus Junction
Emma Nordyke
Bill Nordyke
Connie Jean
Wilma Nordyke
Grace Nordyke
Hollywood
Calif
Leon
Des Moines
Nordyke
William Kine
Iowa City
Route 2
Mercy Hospital
King
Beverly Fisher
Ernest Fisher
Wayne Eugene
Clara Fisher
Kalona
Navy Lt Boaz Arrested in Desertion and Embezzlement Case
Navy Lt Bascom B. Boaz, 42, missing since Thanksgiving, linked to a $19,000 theft from the tanker Navasota where he served as paymaster. He admits living high with a blond companion and now faces desertion and embezzlement charges as a 19 year veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Navy
Bascom B. Boaz
Navasota
U. S
International
Riverside Memorial Day Observance Highlights Local Service
Memorial day services were held at the Riverside cemetery with remarks by Rev. Lawrence Jones and a singing quartet. A rain shower shortened attendance. A firing squad and color guard performed, and Thomas Dautremont blew taps. Local residents and families are noted in subsequent social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge Luckey
Riverside
Riverside Cemetery
William Ingram
Clarence Rummelhart
Martha Dautremont
Lawrence Jones
Ray Marner Sr
Fern Allbright
John Ed Tener
Thomas Dautremont
James Dautremont
Delbert Flynn
Clayton Wingler
Dale Southwick
Art Hill
Robert Pailliotett
Joe Pailiotett
Henry Manasmith
Andrew Birrer
Anna Younkin
Allan
Glen
Dautremont Family Visits in Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Clem Dautremont and Mr and Mrs Charles Dautremont along with Matilda Wieland traveled to Cedar Rapids Sunday. They visited Adrian Dautremont's family and Mrs Dorothy Fitzsimmons who is staying with them after leaving St Luke's hospital. Her health is not improving as fast as relatives wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Krotz
Joe
Washington
Ernie Rath
Glen B. Miller
Merle Blieu
Doris
Carl Luckey
Jimmy
Billy Luckey
Glen Millers
Glen Wilkinson
Frank Havel
Kenneth Worley
Emil Trott
Wilkinson
Cleo Burich
Dale Burich
Paul Wieland
St. Croix Falls
Wis
Curtis Figgins
Jean
Kalona
Wes Sojka
Milton Birka
Robert North
Brighton
Norbert Becker
Keota
Leo Birka
McGregor
Alan Seddelmeyer
Wisconsin
Clem Dautremont
Charles Dautremont
Matilda Wieland
Cedar Rapids
Adrian Dautremont
Dorothy Fitzsimmons
St. Luke's Hospital
Fitzsimmons
Cotter Guild Meeting At Cotter Church May 25
Cotter Westminster Guild met at Cotter Presbyterian church on May 25 with Margare Hawkins leading devotionals due to illness. Evelyn Hendrickson led the stewardship study. Arlene Jones read a poem. Twenty one members answered roll. Next meeting June 8 with Arline Davis. Nearby visits noted including Mr and Mrs Ray Towns in Oskaloosa and Dorothy Davis in Cotter. Captain Weldon drowned May 1% in river accident. his body recovered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotter
Cotter Westminster Guild
Cotter Presbyterian Church
Margare Hawkins
Violet Duncan
Evelyn Hendrickson
Arlene Jones
Arline Davis
Ray Towns
Oskaloosa
Dorothy Davis
Everett van Dy Voort
Gerry
Cotte
William Weldon
van de Voort
Weldon
Jane Smith
Mississippi River
Melville
Louisiana
Lucille
Mary Lou
Edd Thomas
Elizabeth Williams
J la Avimes
Gus Bowman
Local Notes From Norfolk And Area Gatherings
Norfolk and nearby residents share weekend visits and events. Miss Williams and Mrs. Holmes are former locals. The Hawkins and Parecell families joined a sight-seeing outing to Amana. Mrs Hawkins attended a Postmasters conference in Middle Amana. Mrs Omrie Peters is recovering at home from surgery. A birthday gathering for DeLoise Hawkins featured cake and ice cream with multiple relatives visiting Olds and Cotter residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Nebr
Miss Williams
Holmes
Bill Hawkins
Pearl Parecell
Amana
Hawkins
Iowa
Middle Amana High School
Omrie Peters
University Hospital
Fred Hawkin
Carl
Sam Murphy
DeLoise Hawkins
Hollie Orris
Vernie Cline
Columbus Junction
DeLoise
Dale
Cotter
John Alvine
Olds
Government egg purchases hit new price records
Washington reports government purchases to support egg prices smashed prior records for the second straight week. Farmers complain prices were kept too low while consumers saw few complaints. May 1949 egg price averaged 29.6 cents per dozen, the lowest May level in six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Egg price drop puzzling buyers and producers
Reporters note a paradox as egg prices fall while purchases rise to record levels. Producers cite a seven percent increase in production, while consumer demand remains flat, keeping prices under pressure.
Possible Backfire In French German Industries Merger
Sen Guy M Gillette warns the French German coal and steel merger could divide western democracies. He cites risk of Europe forming against America if Germany aligns with Russia or dominates Western Europe. He supports a federation of Atlantic nations as feasible and desirable, but cautions against immediate world union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guy M. Gillette
Europe
America
Gillette
Atlantic Union Committee
Germany
Russia
Lawn Grading Rules Emphasize Water Flow Away From Home
Guidelines prescribe lawn grading so the surface slopes away from the house in all directions. Water should drain away from the foundation toward the sides to prevent pooling and potential damage.
Fish as Food Craft of Nutrition in Daily Diet
Fish, a source of protein, also provides iron and B vitamins thiamine and riboflavin.
Started Pullets and Pullet Chicks Definitions
The article defines started pullets as pullet chicks brooded past the danger point and fit for farm arrival. It notes sale ages of two to six to eight weeks, with the longest period called renge size pullets.
Ten Years Ago Plans for Festiorne Festival Planned
Ten years ago Washington prepared for the Festiorne festival with a Booster club approval and a pledge that joining men would smoke corn cob pipes. A bulk order of 600 pipes was placed for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
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Ray Stalder
Dick and
Jerry
Mrs. Stalder
Carl Weinard Sr
West Liberty
Carl Weinard Jr
Marquita Rae Stalder
Mrs Joe Vance
Ottumwa
George Canott
David Griffith
Sam Canott
Donnie
Arthur Enfield
Joy
Lulu
Wellman
Roger Griffith
Connie Canott
Rudy Schmidt
Harold Schmidt
San Antonio
Texas
Katherine Buxbaum
Maria Peterson
Cedar Falls
Eugene Engel
Grace Hill
Miss Buxbaum
Miss Peterson
Iowa State Teacher's College
O. O. MclIntyre
Laura
Lenox
Lena Bergman
United Presbyterian Home
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Boston
Mass
Boyden
Bergman
Rosa Bonner
Mrs. I. E. Glick
Kansas City
Mrs. Glick
Owen Seay
Glenn Holden
Richmond, Va
Harvey Holden
John Acheson
Cora Steveson
Roy Sowash
Knupp
Acheson
Ruth Knupp
Monmouth
Ill
Monmouth College
Oberlin
Ohio
Oberlin College
Mr. Acheson
Jennie Acheson
George Pugh
Eunice Acheson
Jay Sellers
John Davison
Evelyn
Homer Vincent
Margaret
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Smith
Elizabeth Brown
Dodge
Mace Motor
FORD
Mercury
Captain Carey
U.S.A
Truth Romar Velo
Raymond Massey
Leo Gorcey
THE
Bowery Boys
James Millican
Mary Beth Hughes
Henry Hull
Jean Simmons
Richard Todd
Dorchester Hotel
London
Axel
East Wash
East Edge of
PA Kettle
Haan Marjorie Main
Percy Kilbride
Jean Foster
Farmers Store
North Iowa
Kk. C. Wead
Chaneta Holden
New York
Clifford Holden
Lincoln Hospital
Evelyn Jane Jordan
Chaneta
Cotter Guild
Loretta’s Cafe
McCleery Calendar Factory
Kelly
Gee
Stanley G. Newton
Ledgers
Pee
Here, Inc
U. S. Royal
U.S
Royaltex
Stewart & Crane
Pontiac
BUICK
Royal Tire
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