Keeley sale in Washington draws interest this Saturday
Local items note McLellans manager Haygreen on vacation from Wednesday after returning from Chicago. Davenport official Mr Tassel stands in for him. Keeley sale at 1:30 Saturday at 210 West Washington Street features clocks and many items. Visitors include Mrs Robert Taylor with children from Louisville and several servicemen addresses listed.
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G. A. Haygreen
McLellans Store
Chicago
Volte
Vern Haygreen
Mr. Tassel
Davenport
McLellan Stores
Mr. Haygreens
Washington
West
Washington Street
Robert Taylor
Robin
Eddie
Louisville
A. W. Clow
Clow
Taylor
Iowa City
Keeley Sale
Washington St
Linseed Oil’s Use in Paint Traced to Medieval Era
The text notes linseed oil existed before the Christian era but its use in paint is not documented until the 12th century. The claim contrasts ancient presence with later artistic application.
Hospital News Plainly Delivers Birth and Discharges
Vincent Marek of Washington was admitted as a medical patient yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lee Emry of Brigh ton welcome a son born at 9 48 this morning weighing eight pounds four ounces. Mrs Marie Berger was discharged this afternoon.
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Vincent Marek
Washington
Lee Emry
Brighton
Marie Berger
Carol Jane McDowell
H. H. McDowell
West Chester
Harold A. Leet
Walter A. Leet
Hugh A. Kelsey
Sterling College
Sterling
Kansas
Arthur Peters
Colonial Garden
McDowell
Jean McEvoy
Winter
Joe Klinsky
Cedar Rapids
Marion McDowell
Virginia Leet
President Roosevelt Warns Miners About Occupational Deferments
President warns miners that occupational deferment lasts only while they stay at their job and that leaving work could trigger induction into the armed forces. He declines to discuss military protection for returning workers and notes no data on how many of 630,000 strikers hold deferments. Union leader John L. Lewis remains silent as the four day strike continues.
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Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
Italian Island Is Battered Again
A World War II page item notes Sicily facing renewed raids as Italy rushes garri sons to shore up defenses near Sardinia. Russian front air battles claim heavy Luftwaffe losses with 253 planes down across sectors, including 23 in the Northwest Caucasus. A Stockholm dispatch says Germany may have cooled to axis victory and seeks a compromise peace, though no developments are imminent.
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Sicily
Sardinia
Luftwaff
Moscow
Caucasus
Stockholm
Germany
Powdered colchicine from crocus boosts plant growth claims
An autumn crocus yields a yellow powder called colchicine. When applied to seeds leaves or buds the powder is said to double fruit and vegetable growth, though the claim comes from the article.
Forest land on farms in the Northeastern states
Of the 60 million acres of commercial forest land in the Northeastern states about 29 percent is owned by farmers and about 15 percent of all farm forest land in the United States lies in the Northeast.
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United States
Collector of Irish Ballads Amasses Numbered Library
The article notes Poe collects Irish songs and rare folk tunes, building a library of more than 7 000 numbers while Morton Downey travels widely without a specific absorbing hobby.
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Morton Downey
Poe
Lights of New York in Wartime Lively Columns
Wartime news and social notes from mid Manhattan recount bootblacks dwindling as many join the war effort and women in more precocious roles fill city tables. Doughnut expert Albert Coleman discusses coffee substitutes as Americans dunk doughnuts since coffee rations rise. Greenwich Village scenes and cultural tidbits close the column.
Inside Story Of Toulon
An eyewitness account asserts German failure to capture the French fleet at Toulon due to deliberate sabotage by French crews. German cut wires and jammed signals, preventing surrender orders from Vichy. Sailors and officers destroyed ships, port works, and ammunition before abandoning vessels and reaching shore as prisoners or casualties.
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Hitler
Toulon
de Laborde
Vichy
Marshal Petain
Berlin
France
Germany
Saron
Cape Brun
Heil Hitler Goering cry at Fort Jackson post
Fort Jackson South Carolina assigns three new officers after a recent incident. Lieut Stewart L Heil Capt Carl G Goering and Capt Paul Hitler join the post with Heil and Goering joining the station complement and Hitler assigned to the M P s.
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Heil
Hitler
Goering
Fort Jackson
Newspapers abolish Sunday comic sections in Madison
Two Madison daily newspapers have dropped their Sunday comic sections to save paper, signaling a shift in local newspaper publishing and print resources.
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Madison
Wis
Burlap and Paper Sacks Planned for 1943 Wool Clip
An adequate supply of burlap and paper sacks for handling the 1943 wool clip is expected. Paper twine should be used for tying fleeces.
Birthday Celebrations Across Families and Service Members
David Letts and Roger Hazen celebrate sixth birthdays today. Kathleen Crandall marks four candles, Judith Enfield is three, and William Wessler is remembered on his tenth birthday. Linda Lee and Sgt. Charles Churchill also receive congratulations as their birthdays occur today. E. D. Rayburn and Ray Phillips join in well wishes at home. Churchill is stationed at Warner Robins, Georgia.
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David Letts
Grove Letts
Roger Dennis Hazen
Howard Hazen
Kathleen Mae Crandall
Dale Crandall
William LaVern Wessler
Charles H. Churchill
Warner Robins
Georgia
Lt James Olinger Returns To Fort Riley Post
Fort Riley Kansas officer Lt James Olinger spent three days with relatives and friends in Ainsworth and returned to his post last evening.
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James Olinger
Fort Riley
Kansas
Ainsworth
Home Grown Strawberries At Washington Fruit Market
Lt. William McGinnis of Fort Monmouth New Jersey spends a furlough with his parents near Ainsworth. Joan Siegle visits Wayland to spend a few days with cousins at the Harold Kauffman home.
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W. J. Masson
Bob
Ch. Sp
William Masson
Cedar Rapids
Gowrie
Iowa
U. S
Africa
Mary Martin
Kathryn Grayson
MGM
New Jersey
Corp
John Shelton
Fort Monmouth
la Conga
Washington
William McGinnis
Mrs
Wm. Mecinnis
Ainsworth
Joan Siegle
Wayland
Harold Kauff
Social calendar items for local clubs and meetings
Past Matrons club hosts a pot luck supper at 6 30 p m in the Masonic Temple with families invited. Rebekah lodge holds a regular meeting with officer nominations. W R C meets Saturday at 2 30 p m at the Legion hall. Daughters of Union Veterans meet Monday at TSO de Witte Legion hall. Rainbow Girls gather 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple with practice at 6 00 p m and flower show prep. Ann Judson Circle hosts a 6 00 p m potluck at the Baptist church. Past Noble Grand Circle meets 8 00 p m at the Bae with Mrs Ralph Zeck referenced.
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Masonic Temple
Daughters of Union Veterans
TSO de Witte Legion Hall
Raimbow
Hiooster Club
Donald Stout
Debert Daniel
Rainbow Girls
Wee Masonic Temple
Ann
Employees Enjoy A Picnic Supper At Sunset Park
Earl May store staff shared a picnic supper Tuesday evening at Sunset Park. Hamburgers and French fried potatoes were the main course, followed by a social hour with Irene Yard, the Bagges and their daughter Sibyl, the Millers and Ruth, the Waneruses, and Mrs. John Shebeck.
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Earl May Store
Sunset Park
Irene Yard
Foster Bagge
Sibyl
Goldie Miller
Ruth
Phillip Wanerus
Johhn Shebeck
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting At Red Cross
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid group four will meet Monday evening at the Red Cross headquarters to make surgical dressings. At the close of the evening members will go.
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Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Red Cross
HEO Club Meets With Mrs Miller in July Plan
The HEO club met at Mrs Ed Millers home with ten members and one guest Mrs Don Lemley who joined this week. President Mrs Gertrude Doig led the business meeting with roll call and current events. The group sang God Bless America, and Mrs Doig presented a Kate Smith biography. refreshments were served by Mrs Maurice Libe. July meeting will be hosted by Mrs John Simmering with entertainment by Mrs Ernest Meyer.
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H.E.O. Club
Ed Miller
Don Lemley
Maurice Libe
John Simmering
Ernest Meyer
Delta Alpha Social Party Hosts Afternoon Meeting
Mrs Walter Jarrard led a Delta Alpha social yesterday with 25 members, including teacher Mrs N M Speidel and assistant Mrs Mary Genkinger. Guest Mrs Glenn Barclay. devotions by Mrs Homer Jarrard. brief business by president Mrs Clyde Knapp. entertainment of songs and quizzes led by chair Mrs Harvey Meek. refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs Meek.
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Delta Alpha
Walter Jarrard
N. M. Speidel
Mary Genkinger
Glenn Barclay
Homer Jarrard
Clyde Knapp
Harvey Meek
Meek
Long Range Telescope at Land's End Station in San Francisco
The marine exchange lookout station at Land's End in San Francisco features a telescope with a 30 mile range. A note mentions a route to the North Side cafe for refreshments and references a 9413 code.
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Marine Exchange
Land’s End
San Francisco
P E O Chapter J Holds June Meeting in Yester Day
P E O Chapter J met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Mars W Bailey. Guests from Illinois and Missouri attended as the winter day program under Mrs C R Cutchen. The group reviewed magazine House and Garden and refreshments were served by a hostess.
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P.E.O
Mars W. Bailey
W. M. Keeley J.vanston
Illinois
Maude Warnick
Colum Missouri
C. R
Mrs Fred Palmer Hosts Independence Club Meeting
Mrs Fred Palmer hosted the Independence club yesterday afternoon for nine members. President Mrs Charles Kennedy led a business meeting proposing monthly gatherings through the year. The hostess, assisted by granddaughter Martha Phillips, served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Palmer
Charles Kennedy
Tally
Martha Phillims
Mrs Klopfenstein Hosts Friendly Circle Club Meeting
The Friendly Circle club met yesterday afternoon with twelve members ten children and two guests Mrs Harold Klopfenstein presiding. After the business session parlor games were led by Mrs Leonard Novak and refreshments served by the hostess with help from Mrs Novak Mrs Harley Davidson and others. The next meeting will be with Mrs Novak.
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Friendly Circle Club
Harold Klopfenstein
Paul Harvey
Clyde Dawson
Leonard Novak
Nevak
Harley Davidson
Merle Sheetz
Novak
Nature Shapes Bonnet Top In La Tuque's Scenic Locale
French Canadian town La Tuque in Quebec derives its name from a rock formation that resembles a woolen bonnet or tuque. The feature evokes the habitant trappers and farmers who wore the traditional headgear.
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la Tuque
Quebec
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