Bruce Floor Cleaner for Oak Floors
For sale from Eelipse Lumber Company an economical floor cleaner that preserves wood, removes dirt and marks, and includes wax. Call 71 9218 for details. Also Baker's Hatchery lists baby chicks by pickup location and date at 1326 N. Marion Highway No. 1 phone 601-R 9212eod.
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Eclipse Lumber Company
BRUCE
Eelipse Lumber Company
Call
W. R
W. Leg
W. Leghorns
Baker's Hatchery
N. Marion
Washington Men in Armed Forces Fort Knox Tank Mechanics School
Technicians from armored divisions nationwide enroll in the armored force school at Fort Knox Kentucky for a special course in tank mechanics. Major General Alvan C. Gillem Jr. and Brigadier General J A Holly head the program which trains armor personnel with live engine tests and field conditions. Corporal Lowe B Carlson from Washington Iowa is among the graduates and the program emphasizes hands on repair and operation of tanks from track to turret.
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Fort Knox
Armored Force
Alvan C. Gillem, Jr
Thomas J. Berdo
Henry Berdo
Washington
Iowa
J. A. Holly
Fory Knox
General Grants
Armored Force School
Jacob L. Devers
Corporal Lowe
8 B. Carlson
Pearl Carlson
County Hospital
Tank Department
Armored Force Training Highlighted In Army News
Recent graduates from the armament school at the Army Air Forces Technical Training Command include Pfc. Ronald Dean Cox and Pfc. Robert Megchelsen of Iowa. At Fort Knox Kentucky Private Harrison Junior Knott begins basic training in the armored force replacement training center, with a twelve week program split into two six week periods emphasizing organization, discipline, and specialized tank and reconnaissance courses. The center now operates eighteen training battalions under Maj. Gen. Charles L. Scott and forms Armored Divisions for the fast moving land force.
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Lowry Field
Colo
Army Air Forces Technical Training Command
Ronald Dean Cox
E. R. Cox
Washington
Iowa
Camp Dodge
St. Petersburg
Fla
Clearwater
Army
Robert R Megchelsen
Karl Megchelsen
Ainsworth
Ainsworth High School
Donald Ernest Kiesey
Walter Kiesey
Scott Furniture
Fort Knox
Armed Forces
Harrison Junior Knott
Ella Knott
Armoored Force Replacement Training Center
Charles L. Scott
Wells at Fort Harrison starts finance basics
Pvt. Walter W. Wells of Washington Iowa arrives at the Finance Replacement Training Center to begin basic training in finance. He is married to Mrs Virginia C. Wells of Hamill South Dakota and son of Mrs J E Wells of Wagh
New Armored Force School Class Reported at Fort Knox
Lt. Gen. Jacob L. Devers orders a new class of soldier students to report at the Armored Force School to take the Wheeled Vehicle Department course. Pfe. Diane Van Winkle, son of Mr and Mrs W H Van Winkle of Brighton Iowa, is listed among the new enrollees. Brig. Gen. J A Holly commands the school that trains officers and technicians for armored divisions and keeps vehicles rolling in combat.
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Fort Knox
Jacob L. Devers
Armored Force
Armored Force School
Pfe
Diane van Winkle
W. H. van Winkle
Brighton
Iowa
J. A. Holly
Finke Begins Recruit Training At Farragut Iowa
Clyde B. Finke son of Mr and Mrs S L Finke from Crawfords ville Iowa started recruit training at Farragut Idaho the second largest United States naval training station in the nation.
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Farragut
Idaho
Clyde B. Finke
S. L. Finke
Crawfordsville
Iowa
United States Naval Training Station
Training Maintains Navy Cadet Discipline At Farragut
While in training here, he learns military discipline and seamanship and undergoes physical hardening. Upon graduation he may attend a navy service school at Farragut for specialized training or join the combat forces of the United States fleet in action against the axis.
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Navy
Farragut
United States
Private Robert Miller Joins Camp Roberts Training Troop
At Camp Roberts California recruits at the infantry replacement training center include Private Robert Miller age 20 son of Harold Miller of Crawfordsville Iowa. Before induction he was a student at Coe College Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Camp Roberts
Calif
Infantry Replacement Training Center
Robert Miller
Harold Miller
Crawfordsville
Iowa
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Riverside Woman Completes WAAC Training at Camp Polk
Dorothy Katherine Thomann of Riverside Iowa has finished a brief refresher course in the 41st WAAC training regiment at Camp Polk Louisiana and is assigned to a headquarters company to take over non combatant work at an army post station or camp. She is the daughter of Mrs Katherine Thomann of Riverside.
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Camp Polk
Dorothy Katherine Thomann
Riverside
Iowa
41St
WAAC
Katherine Thomann
Cadet Gardner Completes Preflight at St Mary's College
John D. Gardner of Washington Iowa has finished the U S Navy pre flight course at St Marys college and will be transferred this week to the naval air station at Oakland California. He belonged to the twentieth battalion in a graduating class of 242 cadets and completed intensive military academic and physical training as he moves to primary flight training.
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U. S. Navy
St. Mary's College
John D. Gardner
Washington
Iowa
Naval Air Station
Oakland
Calif
Gardner
New Emergency Ration Kit For Shipwrecked Sailors
Canadian naval headquarters unveil a raft kit to aid survival with eight 16 ounce water tins eight high calorie food tins and eight sealed milk tablet packets per kit. Four kits attach to each ten man raft and the food container includes twelve chocolate tablets two chocolate bars and biscuits. The entire kit is coated with salt water resistant paint.
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Uim
Family garden yields high value for time invested
The piece notes that home grown vegetables return significant value for the effort, comparing produce for home use to retail purchases and highlighting the convenience and costs saved by growing one's own garden.
Puerto Rico expands seed growing to save shipping space
Puerto Rico spends half a million dollars to grow food seed on more than 4300 acres using 18000 workers for wartime efficiency. Food shipments from the United States will be reduced accordingly to support war materials.
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Puerto Rico
United States
Dehydration Boom Aids War Efforts in 1943 Plan
The 1943 plan calls for four times as many vegetables to be dehydrated as 1942. Most of the dried produce will be directed to army needs and Lend-Lease programs, reflecting wartime priorities and shortages.
Local Auction Notices and House Goods Sales
Midway Sale Co in Columbus Junction holds weekly sales every Wednesday. A community sale occurs Fridays at Whittaker sale barn. June 8 marks a closing out sale of a house and household goods. Mrs Myrtle Ramshaw of Winfield Iowa listed. June 5 at 3 o'clock Mrs G W Hotle sale of household goods at 1020 North Town Ave. The late Mrs T T Keeley household goods in Washington referenced.
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Midway Sale Co
Columbus Junction
Whittaker Sale Barn
Myrtle Ramshaw
Winfield
Iowa
G. W. Hotle
North Town Ave
T. T. Keeley
Hogs cattle and sheep markets steady at Chicago fair
Chicago June 5 hogs 500 undertone steady top 14.50 on close. Barrels weighed 180 to 3860 lb sold 14.20 to 14.40. Sows 13.90 to 14.15. Light weights 13.50 to 14.25. Cattle 100 with upturn across classes. Choice steers 16.90 top. most fed steers 14.50 to 16.50. Heifers 13.75 to 16.00. wealers 15.00 to 16.25 after earlier gains. Lambs 100. Prices closed 25 to 50 cents lower. strictly choice 106 lb Clippers 15.45.
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Choice
Chicago cash corn prices in June grain report
Chicago market update lists cash grain prices for June 5. Corn shows 3 yellow 106 and 2 white 23. Oats include 1 white 681 and 2 white 68 with the usual price quotations.
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Chicago
Chicago Grain Tabl
Open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats rye listed by futures month. The table shows values for Sep Dec July and other maturities with fractional percentages and notes on deviations.
Bicycles Used for Long Journeys in South Africa
Gasoline and tire rationing across Africa has compelled South Africans to rely on bicycles for lengthy trips. Citizens adapt by traveling on two wheels to reach work markets and clinics amid shortages.
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South Africa
Ducks Kept for Meat Grow Quickly and Hardiness Noted
Ducks are kept primarily for meat due to rapid growth and hardiness. A Pekin duck properly grown should weigh five to six pounds at 10 to 12 weeks of age.
Colors Change Diners Appetite Under Varying Lights
A study tested how color lighting on an attractive meal alters perception and appetite. Diners exposed to different colored lights found the foods less appealing as appearance changed, reducing desire to eat the meals.
Card of Thanks for Ray Martin Family
Our recent sad loss leaves us grateful for neighbors and friends. Their comforting expressions of sympathy and thoughtfulness will be remembered. Mr and Mrs Ray Martin and son Joe express appreciation.
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Ray Martin
Joe
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C. d. Jennings
New London
West Chester
Taylor EK
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Richland
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North Side Cafe
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South 4Th
Charlie Brown
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West Main Street
George J. Lbreitenbach
Marion
L. KE. Wilson
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Phon
Reister
Reister Bros
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Journal Office
Ramseyer
Hatchery
East Washington
Best Investment
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Clayton Bear
White Rock
Washington Oil Company
Warne
Ames Test
T. W. Hunter
Washington Concrete Company
Armour's
Ames
P. F. Whisler
Delbert Daniel
Poland
John Skubal
Haskins
Berkshire
Farrel Young
Glenn Yoder
Diamond Chief A
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Chief of Chiefs
Glouster McDonald
Rex McDonald
Hilton Durst
North 65Th Avenue
George J. Breitenbach
R. A. Acheson
Pittsburgh
Pioneer Drug Store
L. Bartholow
Chester
Rademaker
Donald Robison
McAllister
Walter Nicholson
S. 2Nd Ave
R Washington
Nutrena
Justin
Otto F, Frey
Ington
Federal Reserve System
Armament School
Charles Edward Lemley
George A. Green
Buckley Field
Ft. Knox
Sance
Finke
Ida
Miller
BABY
Chicago Livestock
Africa
Ainsworth Produce
PHOND
Raymond Timmerman
R. G. Wessler
N. Mar
General Electric
Hoover
Philco Radio
Mrs
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Brown & Bruty
Gien Arthaud
John Shields & Sons
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