Dignified Obituary for Mildred Guthrie in Local Notice
Mrs Mildred Guthrie dies at home at eighty six after long illness. Family Blanche Miller and Densmore Guthrie ensured her comfort with care from Mr and Mrs Moore. Community notes mention rain cleanup, Flag Day events, and plans for a World War I veterans memorial building in a local column.
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Mildred Guthrie
Blanche Miller
Densmore Guthrie
Mrs. Moore
Legion Hall
Pearl Whistler
C. O. Davis
J. O. Sexton
Carol Forgey
Sara Marie Davis
Set
Carl Frederick
Dr. C. A. Boice
Fred Downing
Jennie Hawthorne
Clifford Thompson
Martha Cook
Sale of Oliver Todd’s effects ends without bidding
Social meetings last night failed to produce a sale as the Oliver Todd estate remains for sale. Attendees included Mrs. Gertrude Blaesing from Muscatine and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Todd from Ft. Madison, with highlights such as a Victrola and about 200 records. Oliver Todd was a jovial neighbor, often stopping by with a hearty welcome.
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Gertrude Blaesing
Muscatine
Lloyd Todd
Ft. Madison
Oliver Todd
South Ave
Home Front War Bond Drive Urges Full Community Support
The editorial calls every citizen to surpass prior efforts in the war bond drive. It urges a minimum of $100 from each worker and encourages buying as many bonds as possible, stressing that everyone must contribute to victory against the Axis. The editor urges backing the attack by investing more than before.
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Treasury
Axis
Tiny Atlas Starrs as 16 Month Old Carries Loads
Boston infant Charles Flynn III, possibly Atlas Jr, at sixteen months can tote bundles half his weight. His current challenge is keeping his drawers up while he hauls the load. International report notes the playful scene.
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Charles Flynn Iil
Atlas, Jr
Boston
Mass
Demand Rich Soil for Leaf Crops to Ensure Tender Leaves
Leaf crops require rich soil and rapid growth without stress to avoid tough bitter leaves. Apply plant food to the soil at a rate of pounds per 100 square feet to support healthy growth and quality.
Boiling Potatoes Preserves Nutrients Better Than Baking
Nutritionists report boiling potatoes in their skins retains more nutrients. They find baked potatoes lose twice as much ascorbic acid and three times as much thiamine compared with boiling.
Bread Crumb Cake From Leftover Bread Recipe
A simple bread crumb cake uses three eggs and sugar beaten with two cups dry bread crumbs. Flavor with salt cinnamon almond extract and vanilla then bake in a shallow greased pan for about 30 minutes. The texture resembles macaroons.
Clippers spread American flag to 62 countries worldwide
The Clippers sailed to 62 countries and colonies before Pearl Harbor covering over 98 000 miles of routes, carrying the American flag to all continents and broadening the reach of U S maritime presence.
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Pearl Harbor
Rubio Town Bordered by Isolated Residents After Bridge Out
Rubio residents face isolation as the west bridge fails and the river blocks roads. Mud keeps north and south routes closed while the east gravel path remains the only exit. Some travel through Richland or walk past the river to reach Rubio. The Quilting Club met June 7 with 25 members and guests, adding two new names. The next meeting is a July 4 park picnic.
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Arthur Lambert
Rubio Town
Rubio
Richland
Quilting Club
Rubio Park
Fred Thompson
Cedar Rapids
Jennie Hawthorne
Emma McCaurg
Margaret Maurer
Cora Borsdorf
Johnny
David Thompson
Washington
Romania Europe’s leading oil producer powers Axis forces
Romania has become Europe’s main oil supplier after the Soviet Union, fueling Axis aircraft, tanks, and submarines. Other notable but minor Axis sources are in Germany, Alsace, Austria, Hungary, Poland under threat, and Albania under Allied shadow.
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Romania
Europe
Soviet Union
Germany
Alsace
Austria
Hungary
Poland
Albania
Dairy calves fed to fat yield good eating beef
The article states that young dairy breed animals fed until reasonably fat will produce beef with good eating quality.
Hogs Shipped to Chicago and Local Visits Reported
Howard Dorrance shipped a car of hogs to Chicago on Sunday. Lloyd Troyer’s birthday celebration honored by relatives. Mrs Hanley visited her daughter for the weekend. Bill Felberg and wife spent the weekend with kin. Lloyd Troyer shopped in Washington Monday.
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Nira
Howard Dorrance
Chicago
Troyers
Lloyd
Planting timing for salads and greens urges small runs
The article advises sowing only brief batches of salads radishes and greens since they stay usable only briefly and to avoid waste from overproduction.
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