Local service members depart or report for duty
Lt. William Perdock leaves for Fort Crook Nebraska after a fifteen day fur lough with his mother Mrs Bertha Perdock and friends. Don Morrison a student at Iowa University returns home and received orders to report to St Ambrose Davenport Navy V 7 on July 1. Ada Denison and Maxine Morrow Penney employees spend weekend at Morrow home in Sigourney. Mrs Fred Burger and niece Marion Shoemaker travel to Nevada Iowa to visit daughter and son in law W G Dial. Sgt Burdell Marshall arrives from Camp Houze Texas for a ten day furlough with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Perdock
Fort Crook
Neb
Bertha Perdock
Don Morrison
Iowa University
Don
St. Ambrose Davenport
Navy
Ada Denison
Maxine Morrow
J. C. Penney
Morrow
Sigourney
Fred Burger
Marion Shoemaker
Davenport
Nevada
Iowa
Burdell Marshall
Camp Houze
Texas
C. G. Marshall
Don Marek
Boston
Mass
V. F. Marek
Plywood Garbage Cans Used to Weather War Housing
As a metal conservation effort, plywood garbage cans coated with acid resisting paint are reported to be used for war housing projects in Vancouver Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Wash
National League standings and Sunday game results
The National League table shows standings for eight teams with Brooklyn at top and Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Boston, St Louis, and New York trailing. Sundays results include Brooklyn 4 Chicago 3 and 11 6 in two games, Pittsburgh 18 New York 1 and 7 0, Cincinnati 4 Boston 3, Philadelphia 1 St Louis 2 in five innings before postponements. The only scheduled game is Brooklyn Fitzsimmons 1 1 at Pittsburgh Hebert 2 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
W.L. Pet. Si. Claus Seca
Ptoority Cme Aoe
Fiiseresn
Cincinnati
Price Bat Cca le
Philadelphia
WRC
Sas
Cal Hasan
Pittsburgh
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Fitzsimmon
Hebert
Unclear Sports Standings From Fragmented Box Score
Fragmented OCR shows team records and box score snippets with Washington Philadelphia Cleveland St Louis New York Detroit and Boston Chicago results scattered and incomplete. No coherent game schedule or final outcomes available due to damaged text.
Court House Lobbies Busy with Licenses and Canning Sugar
Lobbies on the main floor and basement of the court house were active today. On the main floor two girl clerks worked attaching extension receipts to driving licenses. In the basement staff handled applications from county residents for additional sugar for canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Limited shoe colors approved as market adjusts
Footwear suppliers restrict colors to black brown russet white amid rationing. Officials outline approved shades as the market retools to conserve materials and stabilize supply.
Hospital admits and discharges mixed with births in city records
The report lists hospital admissions and discharges including Mrs. Charles Mayer and Mrs. Ward Essley. It notes the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Altenhofen at 5 o clock, eight pounds nine and a half ounces. Several residents underwent tonsillectomies and an appendectomy was performed on Mary Catherine Redlinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Altenhofen
Harper
Hadley Edmondson
North 6Th Ave
David Blankenhorn
Wayland
Ward Essley
Washington, D. C
Mary Catherine Redlinger
Harley James Bloomquist
Crawfordsville
Richard Dale Anderson
West Madison
David A. Bell
Washington
Harriet Kunik
East Madison
Dennis and
Dion O’loughlin
Farr Chance
South Ave. C
Everett Allin Goodwin
North 2Nd Ave
Evangelistic Party to Bellevue Nebraska Leaves Washington
The Alber House evangelistic party departed Washington for Bellevue Nebraska to open a series of meetings. In Washington three weeks of services produced 46 additions to the Church of Christ, record Sunday school attendance, and two new young people’s societies formed. The party includes Raymond L. Alber the preacher Mrs Albert and Howard T House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alber-House
Washington
Bellevue
Nebr
Omaha
Church of Christ
House
Ivan Riess
Raymond L. Alber
Albert
Howard T. House
Daughter of Walter Eastwood Is Taken
Dr and Mrs F W Eastwood of Allentown Pa mourn the death of their one and a half year old daughter Margaret Ruth Eastwood who had been sick since birth Her death occurred during the night Funeral services are set for 11 o clock Wednesday morning at Allentown She is survived by her parents and a four year old brother Walter The father is a pastor and a son of Dr Eastwood of Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Eastwood
Margaret Ruth Eastwood
Walter Eastwood
Allentown
Dr. Eastwood
Washington
Walter
Plan for Equitable U.S. Meat Use
The newly formed War Meat Board held its first meeting to allocate meat among the armed forces civilians and allies. It will balance supply and demand by surveying the three consumer groups and assessing needs before distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whicago
War Meat Board
Took Your Shirt Too For Years The Fuggers Bankers
The 16th century German financiers the Fuggers earned about fifty four percent on their lending profits over many years. The note highlights their role as bankers and merchants in their era and their wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuggers
Ecuador Acquires 400 Ton Patrol Boat Under Lend Lease
The government of Ecuador has acquired a 400 ton coastal patrol boat under United States lend lease. The ship will be used to train midshipmen at the Ecuadorian naval school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
Ecuadorean Naval School
Allied Fleet Presses Southern Europe Invasion Preparations
The war report notes a fifth bombardment of the island in six days by British warships with no damage or casualties. Axis air forces in southern Europe show initial resistance as Allied strikes press the Mediterranean rim and northern raids target Nazi Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
London
Italy
Spezia
Benito Mussolini
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Britain
Russia
Strait of Dover
Channel
Royal Air Force
Reich
Agreement Reached On Miners Wage In Illinois
Governor Dwight Green announced an accord between the Illinois Coal Operators Association and the United Mine Workers. The pact allows mining to continue in Illinois regardless of future union action outside the state, affecting a large workforce linked to the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dwight Green
Illinois Coal Operators Association
United Mine Workers Union
Illinois
The
Coal Operators Association
United Mine Workers
Marriage Of Marion Fowler Lt McGinnis Solemnized
Marion Alice Fowler wed Lt. William McGinnis in Sigourney Methodist Church, with Rev. Fowler officiating. The couple, after a ceremony featuring organ music and floral décor, will reside at 239 Ocean Avenue, Deal New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Fowler
LT. McGinnis
Marion Alice Fowler
W. J. Fowler
Sigourney
William McGinnis
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
W. A. McGinnis
Ainsworth
Fowler
Carl Benz
Lester McGinnis
Alcorns Return From Philadelphia Graduation Trip
Dr and Mrs W L Alcorn came back from Philadelphia where Helen Alcorn earned a master’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania. She will spend two weeks with her Washington parents. DeWayne Dickey arrives from Excelsior Springs Missouri for a month with cousins Mary Alice and Karl Simmering. Charlotte Longer heads to Mammoth Texas to visit Lt Warren Lins. John Havel brings a pink rose to the Journal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Alcorn
Philadelphia
Penn
University of Pennsylvania
Helen Alcorn
Washington
DeWayne Dickey
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Mary Alice
Karl Simmering
Charlotte
Mammoth
Texas
Warren Lins
Don Thornton Hosts Thirteenth Birthday Party
Don Thornton entertained eleven of his school friends at his home Friday afternoon for his thirteenth birthday. They played card games baseball and other lawn games. Guests brought gifts and refreshments of ice cream pop and cake were served by Mrs. R J Thorton. The cake was a gift prepared by Mrs A R Krause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Thornton
Don
R. J. Thorn’ton
A. R. Krause
Columbus Soldier Receives Honorable Army Discharge
Corporal Mitchell Allen who served in Africa and suffered ulcers, was honorably discharged. He rests at Staten Island and Springfield hospitals and will return to work as a post office clerk around June 15. Mrs Allen and their infant son had been staying at Ains-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Mitchell Allen
Africa
Feneral
Staten Island
Springfield
Allen
Ains
Social Calendar Highlights From Columbus Junction
Charles W. Jenkins completes two phases at San Antonio training center as he serves in the army air corps. Several residents change jobs move or travel. social club meetings and community events fill the week from Monday through Thursday with women’s groups, veterans, Pythian Sisters, Rainbow Girls, and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Community Club
John Koehler
Presbyterian Morning Prayer Meeting
Echurch
Just Us
J. H. Campbell
H. J
Red Cross
Country Club
C. Reeves
Earl Booth
Nellie Boot
Thelma Fuhr
Indispensable Fibers in Demand for Ropes and Cords
Fibers are in great demand for ropes and cords used in electrical apparatus, communication lines, and shipbuilding. They are indispensable in both war and peacetime production.
Denver Wedding for Martha Edmondson and Carl Whisler
Mr and Mrs Marshall Edmondson of Ainsworth announce the marriage of their daughter Martha to Carl C Whisler both of Denver Colorado The ceremony occurred May 22 at a friend's home in Denver Attendants were Mabel Thibeaut and Lou Smith The couple had a wedding dinner at the Manhattan Cafe They reside at 1720 Franklin St Denver Colorado Martha a former Ainsworth High School student works in a defense plant while Whisler is employed in Denver Both are now living in Denver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Manhattan
Mrs. O. E. Schmitt Presides at W R C Meeting
The Woman's Relief Corps met Saturday at the legion hall with Mrs KE Schmitt presiding. A Ernest Salladay served as secretary as nine officers and members attended. Reports included the treasurer with 78 and a half dollars balance and Decoration Day funds of 11. Members approved minutes and read general orders. A note of appreciation to Rev Kiess for the memorial service at the Christian church was endorsed. Plans were made for a social ward on Flag Day at the park. Committees included Jennie He, Mrs J D Dayton, and Mr Rk Baker. The meeting closed with the flag salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's’ Relief Ce
Legion Hall
KE. Schmitt
Ernest Salladay
Besse Conger
Kiess
Christian Cen
Jennie
J. D. Dayton
Rk. Baker
Birthday Greetings In Various Local Names
The clipping lists several individuals celebrating birthdays today including Hal Thomas Lahey and Mrs. Clifford Lahey with family and friends Maggie Foster Harry McCall Louis Kaufman Mrs B C Hebensteintz of Colorado Springs Carl Hedges Bay Toster Clara Wallace Lyra Juzeler Joe Krotz Richard Embree Darrell Goodwin Laci Hranzen and Mrs Otterners plus Mary Blodgett daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Blodgett. It notes eleventh and fourteenth birthdays in scattered mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Hebensteintz
Colorado Springs
Carl Hedges Bay Toster
Clara Wallace
Lyra Juzeler
Joe Krotz
Charlotte Longer Honored at Surprise Party
A surprise birthday and farewell party was held Tuesday evening at the home of Geraldine Crone to honor Charlotte Longer. Guests from the Pac Geon store joined in rare contests and group singing before refreshments hosted by Pibey Lis and Geraldine Crone. Longer departs for Mammoth to visit two friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlet
Geraldine
Phyllis Crone
Pac Geon
Pibeylis
Geraldine Crone
Mammoth
Teres
Balsa Wood Highlighted as Lightest Known Material
Balsa is noted as the lightest wood known and valued for building gan toons and floats and used as filler for life preservers.
Seed Coverage Affects Clover Germination in Test
An experiment found clover seed buried too deep produced fewer than half as many sprouts as surface seeds. Excess soil cover hindered germination compared with bare surface planting.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Picken
Joe
Wolf Floral CO
Gene Trask
William Bates
Paula
Mr. Bates
A. L. Lopshire
Wendover Field
Utah
Lopshire
Boise
Idaho
Pvt
Walter W. Wells
U.S. Army
U.S.N
Fort Benj
Harrison
Indiana
A. E. Palmer
Shirley
Jack Mace
Carl Klein
Nora Faulkner
Marjorie
Lawrence Shaffer
Howard Lee
Will Kirkpatrick
Olds
Ration News
Armour’s Stock Yard
W.L. Pet
Cnee
East
Detroit
Sec
Cleveland
Charles Mayer
Washington, R. 4
C.V. Gcrull
Evangelistic
Bellevue, Nebr
Church of
Christ
la Linea
Spain
North Africa
London Daily Herald
George C. Marshall
U. S. Army
Germany
Charles Phelps
Jean McCuen
de Hardelet
David Noiler
Handel
Roberta Mayberry
St. McGinnis
Ainsworth High School
Washington Junior College
Iowa State College
Ames
Delta Chi Fraternity
John Havel
Journal
Columbus
Kinnick
Nile Kinnick
Florida
Navy Department
Sence
Arthur Sanders
Iowa-Ilinois Telephone Company
Aledo
New Poston
Everett Redlinger
New London
Sanders
B. O. Roundy
Roundy
Curtis Field
Parks Air College
East St. Louis
D. R. Marshall
Dean
Arian Lowe
F. J. Pine
Marshall
Pine
J. Lt. Marshall
G. C. Biggs
Columbus Junction, Where Mrs. Biggs
Storm Lake
K. M. Arington
Ronald Lewis
Greeley
Colo
Earl Lewis
Nughters of Union Veterans
Emote Legion Hall
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Rainbow
V.F.W
K.C. Hall
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Rooster Club
Donald Stout
Delbert Daniel
Bag Masonic Temple
Ann Judson Circle of Baptist Church
Martha Edmondson
Carl Whisler
Denver, Colo
George
Chas. George’s
O. E. Schmitt
W.R.C
Hal Thomas Lahey
Clifford Lahey
Maggie Foster
Sui Marsh
Harry McCall
Louis Kaufman
Richard Lewis Embree
Mrs
Joe Embree
Darrell Goodwin
Laci Hranzen
Otterners
Mary Blodgett
John Blodgee
Marty
Journal Building
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