Local soldiers and relatives visit during furloughs and travel
Cpl Clarence H Chance returns home for a 30 day furlough to stay with his mother Mrs Minnie Chance after nearly three years overseas. Joy Harmon leaves Allegan Michigan for Des Moines to begin work as a tuberculosis consultant for the Iowa Health Department after completing studies in Detroit and Cleveland. Pvt Helen Smevoy, WAC, stationed at Fort Meade, visits Wisconsin family. Relatives from Wisconsin plan to depart for La Crosse after a short visit. Mrs L R Baker returns from Des Moines after GAR encampment and WRC convention, elected as 11th district delegate to the National WRC in Columbus Ohio. Captain and Mrs C B Tucker of Waco Texas visit, with Tucker on two week leave from Lincoln Illinois. Viasta Musil returns to Chicago after a week at the Musil home. Ila and Elsie Musil accompany her to visit sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Clarence H. Chance
Minnie Chance
Chance
States
England
Joy Harmon
Cedar Falls
Addie Harmon
Howard McCleery
Allegan
Mich
Des Moines
Iowa State Department of Health
Merrill Palmer School
Detroit
Western Reserve College
Cleveland
Ohio
Iowa State Teachers College
Helen Smevoy
LaCrosse
Wisc
Wacs
Fort George Meade
Walter Jungbluth
Kathleen
Carol
Elkhart
Ind
Marion Tietz
C. J. Jungbluth
Wisconsin
L. R. Baker
GAR
WRC
Families Visit and Military News Across States
Mrs. Carl Rothlisberger and children visit Bartlesville while relatives from Ohio and Illinois gather across the area. Frank McClelland, brother of Mrs. Boyd, and others return from Chicago. A telegraph notes Pvt. Paul Benell recovering after injuries and capture in Germany with updates on hospital transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rothlisberger
C. J
Carla
Bartlesville
Ohio
James Brooks
Charles Rothlisberger
Marshall Stee le Wedding on June Fifteen
Mr and Mrs C G Marshall announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Maxine L Marshall a Staff sergeant in the marines to Sgt Milo W Steele Jr of the marine corps The marriage will be solemnized Friday June 15 in the chapel at the marine corps base San Diego Calif Sgt Steele son of Mr and Mrs M W Steele returned last month from many months in the South Pacific
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Marshall
East
Washington Street
Maxine L. Marshall
Marines
Set
Milo W. Steele, Jr
Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base
San Diego
Calif
Sgt. Steele
M. W. Steele
South Pacific
Nation’s 1944 output hit by 41,500 lost workers
Government figures show 18,000 workers died in on-the-job accidents and 23,500 in off-the-job accidents in 1944. The loss trimmed national productive capacity and highlighted workplace safety concerns.
Major Leagues Scores Report with Rain Delays
Sports roundup notes New York defeated Boston 3 2 in a first game while a second game was rained out. Also listed are Chicago Cleveland Detroit St Louis results with partial scores and rain interruptions and no games scheduled today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Washington
Philadelph
W.h. Pot
New Mates
York Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Chicago
Philadelphia
Offbeat Humorous Snippets From a Busy Day
A playful collage of quotes and jokes shows a young man deflecting opinions of his boss, a waiter’s egg timing quip, bankers clinging to cash rules, and a bakery truck warning drivers to hit it gently. A Washington man brags of an odd method to cheer his wife by pointing out plumper women downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Practical jokes and witty exchanges in a dialogue
A dialogue features two partners sharing practical jokes. One asks where to store valuable papers and jokes that a filing cabinet is the safest place because nothing is ever found there. They also joke about a diamond being the hardest stone and the hardest to reclaim.
Sicilian chaperone ritual surprises American dancer
A speaker recalls inviting Maria to an USO dance and being told to escort her mother and four aunts. Maria smiles that Americans are trustworthy, but the group’s size challenges the idea of a simple date. The anecdote highlights cultural expectations surrounding chaperones in Sicilian communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria
Ye Olde Efficiency Expert
A recruit on an obstacle course collapses from injury and requests aid. The Chief orders him to continue, telling him not to waste time and to start doing push ups despite the likely broken leg. The incident highlights harsh, humorous military discipline in training.
Trip Necessary Riding On Subway With Pigeons On Shoulders
A crowded subway car prompts a passenger to speak to a man who sits reading while two pigeons perch on his shoulders. After several stops the observer reaches out and questions the unusual scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suar
Ruth Anderson departs for Des Moines for new job
Ruth Anderson travels to Des Moines to take up employment after a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Anderson. Krumble Produce and Freshwaters Feed Store advertise poultry and flour specials while other locals enlist or report military service at Jefferson Barracks Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freshwaters Feed Store
Mother Daughter Banquet at West Chester Federated Church
West Chester hosted a Mother Daughter Banquet with 125 attendees in the church social rooms. Guests were treated to decorative flowers, a two course dinner, and an evening program featuring a girls trio, toasts to mothers and daughters, and a keynote by Dr. Fred Palmer on family worship and Bible school attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Glenn Gordon
Jean Ann Cherry
Will Ross
Fred Palmer
Des Moines
Palmer
West Chester Baptist Church
Pigeons On His Shoulders Cause A Street Stir
A man jokes that his feathered companions joined him on 14th Street and refuse to leave. Passersby note the curious scene as the birds perch atop his shoulders while he reads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th Street
Sunday Baseball Scores and Schedule Include Cincinnati Night Match
Summary of Sunday results shows Boston and Ni Boston wins 8 3 and 3 6 9 final tallies against York and Brooklyn. Chicago and Cincinnati split, Pittsburgh and St Louis split doubleheader with 4 1 and 7 4 games. Cincinnati Walters 4 5 faces St Louis Barrett 5 4 as only game scheduled tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Walters
Barrett
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Social calendar notices and club events listed
Social calendar items include Ann Judson Circle baptist church activities 7 20, Alma Hearne Holland Miss social, Stella Palmer host, Elizabeth Irwin Irene Nickerson assist, devotions Marguerite Hering, Past Noble Grand Circle 8 p m, M unth Ainsworth chapter initiation social hour, Grace Hill Ladies Aid at community building, roll calls at West Chester Methodist, St Marys Circle 2 p m Mrs Everette Swift, Lexington Circle Mrs William Flynn, Women of the Country club calf and bridge at 4 30 p m, Rosemary club afternoon Mrs Donald Brown, Sunshine Community club afternoon, O E S pinochle and breakfast at Masonic temple, Prairie Flower Missionary society 2 p m Mrs Stanley Mouser co host, O E S regular meeting 8 p m Masonic temple, Daughters of American Revolution 4 p m at Log Cabin Cooper ative dinner 6 30 p m then program, W R C pot luck dinner 6 30 p m Legion hall flag day program, Walnut Women club after noon Mrs Robert Gates, Rebekah club postponed one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Judson
Baptist Churen
Ray Lemley
Alma “Hearne Holland
Stella Palmer
Iowa Ave
Elizabeth Irwin
Irene Nickerson
Marguerite Hering
Pearl Whistler
Noble Grand Circle
Myrtle Morgan
Ainsworth Chapter
C.E.S
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Matthew
W.S.C.S
West Chester
Thesday
R. E Arthur
M. J. Cruise
J. E. Kunath
Rosemary Club
Donald Brown
Sunshine Community Club
Edme Koehler
O.E.S. Pinochle Group
Masonic Temple
Prairie Flower Missionary Socety
Stanley Mouser
Frank Leeper
O.E.S
Daughters of American Revolution
Log Cabin
W.R.C
Cat Legion Hall
Walnut Women's Club
Robert Gates
Rebekah Club
Program Ends With Song and Benediction by Saywell
The event closed with all singing Best Be the Tie That Binds and a benediction delivered by Rev. Carlton Saywell, head of town and country work for the Iowa Baptist convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Saywell
The
Iowa Baptist Convention
Presbyterian Prayer Meeting Schedule Noted
The Presbyterian morning prayer group will convene at 9 39 Wednesday morning with Mrs. Carl J. Roberts. During Vacation Bible School daily prayer meetings shift to members homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Carl J. Roberts
Unit No. 9-2 Meeting of Women’s Society in Kennedy Home
Mrs. J. L. Kennedy hosted Unit No. 9-2 of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service on Friday afternoon. Nine members and two guests attended as Mrs. Will Richards led business and devotions. Bible verses answered roll call, Elmer Steele gave the missionary lesson, two calls were reported, and 90 cents was collected. The group closed with The Prayer for Peace and refreshments were served by the hostess and her niece Martha Ann Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Kennedy
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Unit
John Mullinix
Jenny Clemans
Will Richards
Elmer Steele
Martha Ann Kennedy
Local Family Celebrations Mark Birthdays and Anniversaries
Married couples Mr and Mrs W W Lins and Mr and Mrs Werner Lowry celebrate anniversaries today while servicemen are noted in the families. Birthdays include Kirtine Wells and Caroline Smutz as second birth days, and Carol Lance and Jerreiyn Coover enjoying birthday cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Lins
Werner Lowry
Kirtine Kays Wells
Curtis Wells
Caroline Marlene Smutz
Keith Smutz
Ainsworth
Carol Jane Lance
Dale Lance
Jerreiyn Rose Coover
Kenneth Coover
Birthday celebrants noted in local observations
The column lists Mrs Dale Peters Wilna Norman Carol Fisher Mrs Fred Chalupa of Richmond Madonna Finke of Crawfordsville Mrs Rhoda Kelly of Kalona and Lt Ben Wilson serving in the army nurses corps in Paris as people observing birthdays today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Peters
Wilna Norman
Carol Fisher
Fred Chalupa
Richmond
Madonna Finke
Crawfordsville
Rhoda Kelly
Kalona
Ben Wilson
Army Nurses Corps
Paris
Lois Dowen Weds Donald M Beranek
Lois Ann Dowen daughter of Guy Dowan of Chinook Montana and Flight Officer Donald M Beranek son of Mr and Mrs Beranek of Kalona were married Saturday May 26 at the Presbyterian church in Bennettsville South Carolina. Beranek is stationed at an army air field near Maxton North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Ann Dowen
Guy Dowan
Chinook
Mont
Donald M. Beranek
K. H. Beranek
Kalona
Presbyterian Church
Bennettsville
S. C
Beranek
Army Air Field
Maxton
N. C
Canning Jar Care For Proper Seals Before Season
The notice advises sorting existing jars and lids for safety before canning season. Replace cracked jars lids with defects such as loose linings bent edges or cracks. Reuse clean jars from coffee or dressing bottles for preserves and pickles. avoid high temperature processing and seek correct disc sizes.
Fairview Club Hosts Meeting At Mrs Lois Rhea Home
The Fairview club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Lois Rhea in Crawfordsville with guests Mrs J Maxwell and Mrs Robert Henderson. Officers elected were Mrs Lillian Maxwell president Mrs Gertrude Darbyshire vice president and Mrs Susie Stewart secretary treasurer. A July meeting is cancelled and a family picnic is planned for August 3. Presbyterian ladies will entertain in honor of Miss Manda Davies on Tuesday afternoon June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Fairview Club
Lois Rhea
J. Maxwell
Robert Hederson
Mabel Monson
Lillian Maxwell
Gertrude Darbyshire
Reg
Susie Stewa
Miss Davies
Presbyterian
Manda Davies
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Paul's
Duke Rommel
Phil Antonoff
South 4Th
Wolf’s Flower
Don Welsh
Peter Michael
Gretchen
Galesburg, Ill
Viasta Musil
Musil
Ila
Elsie Musil
Frank McClellan
Bob McClellan
Rockford, Ill
S. J. Boyd
Frank McClelland
Boyd
Clayton Bear
J. Kenneth Patterson, Jr
Aurora, Ill
Bears
Dorothy
Burges
Mercyville Sanitarium
Jim Kelley
Ollie Eimerman
Wauthefan
C. C. Lewis
Carlsbad, N. Mex
Carl Riekeberg
Baring, Mo
Dora Mae
Levi Blaine
Paul Benell
Pvt
Bennet
Germany
Fern Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Marshall - Steele
Major
Cleveland 1
BY the
Way
Crete
Suda Bay
Ruth Anderson
A. E. Anderson
K. Pratt
L Ekin, Ill
Anderson
Washington State
Krumble Produce
Jefferson Barracks
Casey J. Jones
Lee Emry
Lioneld- Edmondsen
Will
Pail
Fred
Wayne
Glenn Ladehoff
Merle McDowell
York
Incinnati
Iet
Little’s Furniture
Menamel
Little's Furniture
Turasday
Unit No. 9
Lois Dowen
Ruth Foster
Mrs. Rhea
G. ¥. Grele
iInax
Ross Motor Service
Zunne
Brussels
Coca-Cola Company
Burlington
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Coca-Cola
Coke
C-C. Co
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