Local News Notes and Social Visits in Iowa Community
Local residents travel for military and family occasions. Mrs. Donald M. Hayes visits in Arkansas while her husband serves at Camp Robinson. The Turper Fur man plans a two day fur coat showing on June 20 and 21. Mrs. Hugh M. Sowden travels from California to visit in Illinois before heading west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald M. Hayes
Columbus Junction
Little Rock
Ark
Camp Robinson
Donnie
Dickie
Lloyd Hayes
Helman’s
Hugh M. Sowden
Anaheim
Calif
Wingietka
Ill
California
Harry Sowden
ZamZam survivor Rev Buyse to speak in Chester and New Haven
Rev Leonard J Buyse regional deputation secretary for the African Inland Mission will speak at West Chester Federated church Sunday morning and New Haven Baptist church Sunday evening. He spent 15 years in the Belgian Congo and will show pictures of the ZamZam sinking. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard J. Buyse
African Inland Mission
Belgian Congo
West Chester
Food Safety Guidelines for Quick Refrigeration
Store hot foods promptly by covering and placing them in the refrigerator. Keep milk eggs and dairy dishes clean cold and covered. Transfer opened canned milk to the ice box. Do not wash eggs before storing and use a hydrator if available to hold eggs in a contained cool place.
Longer Harvest and Radish Varieties in Garden Plans
The article notes that longer maturing vegetables extend the harvest period. Slower radish varieties stay usable longer than early ones, but all sowings should be planned to avoid wasteful surpluses. It highlights that overgrowth is a common garden issue.
Births and medical updates from local towns
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Clarence Berkhoff 501 South Avenue B welcomed a daughter last night at 11 10 weighing seven pounds twelve and a half ounces. Mr and Mrs Carl Kallous Riverside had a daughter at 4 42 this morning weighing eight pounds five and a quarter ounces. Ted Rollo Enid underwent an emergency appendectomy yesterday afternoon and Gloria Keyser route four had an appendectomy this morning. Mrs Joe Gould Coneville was admitted as a medical patient last evening. Mrs David McCartney and son John William Ainsworth were discharged this morning and this afternoon Mrs Leslie Butterbaugh route one and Rosalyn Bowser West Chester were discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Berkhoff
South Avenue B
Carl Kallous
Riverside
Ted Rollo
Enid
Okla
Gloria Keyser
Route Four
Joe Gould
Coneville
David McCartney
John William
Ainsworth
Leslie Butterbaugh
Route One
Rosalyn Bowser
West Chester
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform Quick Updates
Lt Willard D Patterson lists new address in Army Air Forces Overseas Greensboro NC. Pvt Richard Crawford moves to Atlantic City NJ post furlough. Pvt Vaughn V Smith APO 15831 care of NY post office. Cpl Frank Hudson returns from overseas with engineers corps after North Africa Sicily and Italy campaigns. T/5 Hugh Carroll Davis of Wyman killed in action April 12 in Italy while unloading ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard D. Patterson
O.R.D
Army Air _ Forces Overseas
Rep. Depot
Greensboro
N.C
Patterson
W. A. Patterson
Washington
Lexington
Vaughn V. Smith
A.S.N
New York
N.Y
Rex Smith
Cpl
Frank Hudson
States
Dave McGaffey
Hudson
Engineers Corps
Sicily
Italy
Hugh Carroll Davis
J. N. Davis
Wyman
133Rd Infantry
Hugh
Ireland
Africa
Tunisian
Results of Major League Games
National League standings show Wickliffe St Louis leading with a .694 winning percentage. New York and Philadelphia hold sub .500 marks as Friday results list Cincinnati beating Chicago 10 to 56 and Brooklyn over Philadelphia 5 to 4. Pitcher matchups and tonight’s schedule include Voiselle and Pyle at Boston, Webber at Philadelphia, Carter at Chicago, and Sewell at St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League Wick
St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Voiselle
Pyle
Boston
Javery
Hutchinson
Webber
Baseball scores and upcoming matchups across the league
Results show New York 6 Philadelphia 1 St. Louis 14 Detroit 1 Washington 4 Boston 0 Chicago 3 Cleveland 1. Philadelphia Flores 2 2 and Black 3 5 face New York Donald 2 6 and Zuber 1 4. St. Louis Jakucki 3 2 at Detroit Gorsica 5 4. Night Boston Woods 2 4 at Washington Wynn 3 7. Only games scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
Washington
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Flores
Black
Donald
Zuber
Jakucki
Gorsica
Woods
Wynn
Maine sardine production rises then falls through war years
Production of Maine sardines averaged 1,600,000 cases yearly before the war. In 1941 output jumped to 3,131,000 cases, then declined due to cannery labor shortages. The 1942 yield was 2,720,000 cases and 1943 produced 2,353,000 cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Nuremberg Egg and its famed pocket watch origin
The city of Nuremberg Germany produced the first pocket watch called the Nuremberg egg. It earned fame as the Jewel Case of the Reich and nurtured Germanys statesmen sculptors singers and poets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuremberg
Germany
Reich
Knupp Balles Wed In Memorial Union Ceremony
Jane Knupp and Private First Class John J. Balles married in a candlelit double ring ceremony at the Memorial Union in Iowa City. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Knupp, wore a white marquisette gown. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Balles of Freeport. A reception and dinner followed at the Union lounge and Hotel Jefferson. The couple plan Chicago as a short wedding trip before starting new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Knupp
Sioux City
Mrs. Knupp
Iowa City
Jane
Pic
John J. Balles
I. E. Glick
Lester Glick
Scotland
Glicks
Inlaw
Memorial Union
Jane Knupp
Camp Phillips
Salina
Kan
L. J. Balles
Freeport
The
Union
M. W. Lampe
College of Religion
State University of Iowa
Carolyn Joneson
Pfe
Freeport High School
State University of Iowa, College of Commerce
Mary Kay Balles
Chicago
D. M. Bridges
Muscatine
Ruth
Edna Bridges
B. L. Rouse
C. A. Knupp
Wayne Knupp
Glenn Knupp
Helen
Arlene
Gladys
Luncheon Concludes W S C S Meetings at Methodist Church
The Women’s Society of Christian Service unit 3 held a one o’clock luncheon in the church dining room with 55 members. Officers led the business meeting, prayers, and devotions, and a donation was voted to fund a recreation camp for church children near Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unit No. 3
H. M. Dodder
E. S. Hebner
Indianola
Grace Sigafoose
D. W. McClure
Logan Ahrens
O. E. Sisk
Pearl Whistler
W. B. Dupuis
Mexico
Entertains Friends On 8th Birthday
Margarette McCleery hosted nine girl friends at her home on East Main Street to celebrate her eighth birthday on June 15. Judy Warren of Oelwein attended from out of town. Guests played lawn games as afternoon refreshments were served by Mrs. R. H. McCleery with bean bag favors and a light-candled cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarette McCleery
East Main Street
Judy Warren
Oelwein
R. H. McCleery
Picnic Supper Honors June 16 Birthday Guests
Marilyn Kelsey and Mrs. George Birney observed birthdays yesterday and were guests of honor at a Sunset Park picnic supper last evening. Mrs. Birney baked an angel food cake with 11 candles. Other attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Kelsey and Billy, Mr. Birney, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Connor, and Nancy and Susan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Kelsey
George Birney
Sunset Park
Bible School Picnic at United Presbyterian Church
Vacation Bible School closed yesterday with a pieen dinner in the church dining room attended by about 100 including pupils parents and friends. The younger group played games then finished their handcraft projects. Dinner was organized by Mrs. Jay Brewer Mrs. Cloyce Stewart and Mrs. Clarence Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Jay Brewer
Cloyce Stewart
Clarence Logan
Pruning Grapevines Stresses Beginners Say March Best
The advisor notes yearly pruning for healthy grapes with March as the usual time. Vines may bleed after pruning but typically suffer little harm whether done before or after growth starts. The key is to choose a pruning system and begin with shears promptly.
Soldier transfer and medals noted for Pvt Thomas Tanner
The text records Pvt Thomas W Tanner’s transfer to Italy for active service in the Casino campaign where he earned a good conduct medal and the purple heart. It lists his new address as 837683007 Hdy. Co. 2nd Bn 272 Inf APO 417 Camp Shelby Miss and mentions Don Hazen on ten day leave with Iowa relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Dea
San Francisco
Calif
W. J. Dea
Ainsworth
M.p.’S
Air Corps
New Guinea
Iowa
Franklin
Austin Moore
Walter McFarland
Max Hawkins
Italy
Thomas W Tanner
Hdy. Co
APO
Camp Shelby
Miss
Don Hazen
Moline
L. V. Hazen
Davenport
Washington
Rodney Arnold
Duane
Marriage of Betty L. Duncan to Cpl. Lester A. Townsend
Betty Lorraine Duncan and Cor corporal Lester A. Townsend wed in Chicago at St. Clements rectory with double ring ceremony. Bride, a 1942 Washington high graduate, wore a white shadow print gown. bridesmaid Jessie Dunbar wore blue organdy. Townsend, a Marine Corps hydraulic instructor at Edenton, N C, is stationed after Janesville visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Duncan
Betty Lorraine
Lester A. Townsend
Edenton, N. C
L. A. Townsend, Jr
Janesville, Wise
St. Clements Catholic Church
Chicago
Monsignor
Raupe
Jessie Dunbar
Michael Mouser
Wisconsin
Miss Dunbar
Townsend
St. James Parochial
Washington High School
American Hospital Supply Company
Merchandise Mart
Cpl. Townsend
Janesville
United States Marine Corps
Edenton
N. C
U. S
Duncan
How to can peas from garden to can
Ruth Foster outlines steps for preserving shelled peas. Select tender peas, work quickly, precook in boiling water, pack hot with head space, add liquid, process in a pressure cooker at 10 pounds for 45 minutes or in boiling water for 3.5 hours, then cool rapidly.
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings
Monday D A V and families host a sunset park picnic at 6:30 with dish to pass and flag day program. Tuesday Pythian Sisters meet at K P hall. Country club cooperative dinner at 6:45. Navajo club 2:30. Wesleyan Service Guild notice. Wednesday Valley Ladies Aid at church. Thursday Fleur de Lis guest day 1:30 with dessert luncheon. Casual roll calls and golf events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.V
Sunset Park
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Navajo Club
J. E. Kunath
Wesleyan Service Guild
Anna Waggoner
Second St
Nehemiah
Country Club
Clayton Bear
C. R. Wilson
Fleur de Lis Club
P. F. Whisler
Ray Whisler
Joint Installation Preview For Rebekah Lodge And IOOF
Plans were set for a July 7 joint installation of Rebekah lodge and IOOF. Mrs. Paul Harvey presided at the Rebekah meeting at IOOF hall with committees named for refreshments dining room entertainment auditing and more. Fifty members attended the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Paul Harvey
Noble Grand
Lloyd Easter
Will Kos
Fred Zieglowsky
Earl Nicola
Alta Boileau
Dorothy Marston
Marjorie Sorrell
Florence Augustine
Helen Brown
Howard Lins
Carl Phillips
Howard Baker
Vera Deimerly
Myrtle Morgan
Julia Sisk
Zecks entertain Lt. Walker during home leave
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Zeck hosted a dinner for Lt. William Walker on leave, serving a two course chicken meal with roses as a centerpiece. Guests included Mrs. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Trotman, and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Statler, who listened to Walker’s overseas B-17 pilot experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Wayne Zeck
William Walker
Zeck
Lt. Walker
Walker
Jack Trotman
Keith Statler
Stransky Anniversary Birthday Greetings Noted
Mr and Mrs Marion Stransky observe a wedding anniversary today. Mrs Lester Mack of Milwaukee Wisconsin formerly of Washington, Glenn Mace, Mrs Merle Statler, Audrey Hotle Lante of Fairfield, Gwendolyn Cold of Coppock, Mable Buckley formerly of Washington now in Chicago, Mrs Joe Krotz, Elmer Wulf, Gerald Dettwiler, Myrtle Frank of Valley and Alaph Orr near Wellman accept birthday congratulations today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Mack
Milwaukee
Wisc
Washington
Glenn Mace
Merle Statler
Audrey Hotle Lante
Fairfield
Gwendolyn Cold
Coppock
Mable Buckley
Chicago
Joe Krotz
Elmer Wulf
Gerald Dettwiler
Myrtle Frank
Valley
Alaph Orr
Wellman
Birthday Highlights for Local Children
Carla Kay Havel of Ainsworth turns four, Roger Duane Booth ages five, and Oren Weslie Jarvis reaches his sixth birthday. All are children of local families and marked in today’s community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Kay Havel
Carl Havel
Ainsworth
Roger Duane Booth
Dale Booth
Oren Weslie Jarvis
Harold Jarvis
Milford Bond and Marjorie Bond Watson Birthday Note
Milford Bond and his twin sister Marjorie Bond Watson of Rubio celebrate birthdays today with family well wishes and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Bond
Marjorie Bond Watson
Rubio
Virginia Moothart Celebrates 17th Birthday
Virginia Moothart the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Moothart marks her seventeenth birthday today with family celebration noting her coming of age and place in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Moothart
Ralph Moothart
Birthday greetings to J F Simpson on 85th milestone
A charter member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club Mrs J F Simpson accepts birthday greetings tomorrow on her 85th birthday. She was born in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal
Three Quarter Century Club
J. F. Simpson
Ohio
Mr and Mrs Frank Wolf Celebrate 64th Wedding Anniversary
Special congratulations are extended to Mr and Mrs Frank Wolf who will observe their 64th wedding anniversary tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wolf
Armour Griggs Celebrate 22 Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs Armour Griggs marked their twenty second wedding anniversary on June 18 celebrating their union and continued companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Armour Griggs
Birthday wishes reach Mrs. M C DeLong and friends
A local note extends birthday greetings to Mrs M C DeLong and several friends including Nell Samson Dale Palmer Marion Nickerson Rosa Liska Mrs Art Romine of 78 township and R R Mewhirter of Marshall township with best wishes for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. DeLong
Nell Samson
Dale Palmer
Marion Nickerson
Rosa Liska
Art Romine
78 Township
R. R. Mewhirter
Marshall Township
Four Candles Planned for Eleanor Jean Beauregard
Riverside child Eleanor Jean Beauregard turns four tomorrow. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Beauregard, the celebration marks her fourth birthday with a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Jean Beauregard
Riverside
Leonard Beauregard
Safe handling of protein foods keeps spoilage risk low
The chief protein foods including meat fish poultry and eggs require refrigeration to prevent dangerous bacteria. Store meat and poultry in the coldest fridge area and cook variety and ground meats the day of purchase. Wrap fish if stored briefly to protect other foods from odor and flavor. Keep all meat dishes broths and gravies in the coldest spot.
Regular meeting notice for I. C. O. FP. No. 191
The note calls a regular meeting at 8 30 Tuesday evening. It warns all members to attend for important business. Signed by V E Wittrig, N G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. E. Wittrig
N. G
Pig Saver Brooder for Baby Piglets at Home
The electric brooder is a simple at home device for farrowing pens. A hover tucked in a pen corner heats with a bright electric bulb to keep newborn piglets warm during the critical first days.
Radium Uses Divided Between Therapy and Industry
About 85 percent of radium is used in medical treatment to destroy malignant tissues, while ten percent serves luminous coatings for clocks and sights and five percent other industrial jobs. The paradox is radium’s top task is tissue destruction to enable normal tissue construction.
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Earl Lemley
John Pehler
Fred Longer
Jesse Radda
Waterloo
Iown Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars
FE. R. Burham
M. D. Atkinson
George Peterson
Karna
Mark
Moline, Til
Russell Helm
Mt. Pleasant
Harry Whittaker
Providence, R. I
Seabees
L. E. Travis
Peggy
Sharon
Newton
W. E. Howell
Ruth Martin
Sam Wittmer
Travis
Albia
Carol Widdeman
Hastings
Nebr
John Widdeman
Mr. Brewer
New Haven
Chester
S. W. Easter Insurance
West Congress Hotel
Taylor
John Flynn
M. M. Flynn
Flynn
Bethel
Keota
Frederick Taylor Flynn
John E. Flynn
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Excelsior Springs
John
Aleutian Islands
John Ll. Wehr
John Wehr
Ships Company
San Pedro
Base
Long Beach
Coxswain Wehr
South Pacific
James
Marjorie Walker
William W. Brown
Avenue C
del Rio
Texas
Bill’’ Brown
Maynard L. Brown
L.A.A.F
Pvt
Richard Crawford
Atlantic City
N.J
Mrs. J. §. Crawford
EB. BE. Ward
Kenneth Ward
Pfc
Max Lee
Buckingham Field
Fort Myers
Fla
Robert
M. D. Lee
Bill Kiesey
Intelligence Reconnaisance
Camp McCain, Miss
Addie Thompson
Camp McCain
Marian Ayde
St. Paul, Minn
Thompson
Oscar Lane
Robert Lane
England
Harry L. Whittaker
Fort Jackson
S. C
Asa B. Jones
France
John B
Robert A
Jones
Frederick
Glenn L. Calhoun
India
China
Earl Johnson
Clyde Johnson
Australi
Clifford Weidner
Camp Claiborne
Dixie
Carol Jane
Robert E. Eckels
Mississippi
Santa Anita
Merle Eckels
A.s.f.t.c.-M
Jackson
Harry A. Montgomery
U.S.C.G.R
Harry Montgomery
Glen Cuddeback
Pfe. Kenneth
Roger Bicher
Camp Butner
L. M. Hicher
J.g
Robert Thompson
Seattle
Wish
James Thompson
Pleasant Plain
Gilman
Everett Squire
St. Ambrose College
Ed Squire
Howard Hoyle
Franklin Center
Dale
Guy
Little’s Furniture
John Balles
Miss Beard
Women’s Society of
Christian Service of the Metho
Dist
Co-Operative
Betty L. Duncan
L. A. Townsend
FURY
Ruth Foster
Valley Ladies Aid Society
W. Zecks
Wm. Walker
Marion Stransky
John Shields
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