Local social notes and movements around Washington
Dorothy Hetle and family return from St Joseph Missouri with Mrs R V Cavan and Judy for a visit at the Hetle home. Mayo General Hospital patient Donald S Lambert returns to Camp Polk Louisiana. Mrs Claire Gray recovering well after major surgery at University Hospital Iowa City. John Votruba serving on USS Pensacola in the Marshall Islands Operations Crossroads. Des Moines visitors Clifford Beges and Bennie James join relatives. Pete Reinert and daughters visit George Green home near Wellman. Loveless and Johnston families attend Bruce Johnston Virginia Kouhendort wedding then visit Burlington with Dewey Anderson. Pietenpol Tervelt trip and Wayne Chamberlin business trip with Gene Gorham. Propp family guests at Antonoff. Jack Walker family return to St Louis after week with Walker relatives. McCreedy family from Clinton visit Parental Harlan McCreedy. Rev T E White and Lena Stewart escort 12 youths to Iowa City Presbytery meeting. Dr Richard Graebel speaks. Esther Gerdes named delegate to Ames Iowa Synod. Washington attendees listed. Rev W Z Allen guest minister during White’s absence. Armond Seidler departs for Chicago. Bert studio to reopen mid August. Mrs Seidler to study photography in Chicago. Harold W Cumming to Northwestern. Homer Coulter from Peoria arrives for visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. White
Lena Stewart
First Presbyterian Church
Lowa City
Richard Graebel
Ottumwa
Esther Gerdes
Iowa Synod
Ames
Miss Gerdes
Washington
Shirley Blattner
Claire Davis
Bill Wiley
Jean Booth
Beatrice
Charles Barthelow
George and
Marie Davis
Mary Rhodebeck
James Waster
Ruth Michels
Richard Bingham
White
W. Z. Allen of
Cotter
Tit Presbyterian Church
Weekend Notices and Local Visits From Cedar Rapids to Des Moines
Weekend visits featured Mr and Mrs Ralph Kleese and family with trips to Ft Madison for business. Dee’s Cafe announced new hours 3 am to midnight six days, Sunday 6 am to midnight. Numerous relatives from Fort Collins to California visited Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Muscatine, with vacations, job moves, and address changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kleese
Ft Madison
Dee
Cate
Fred Jones
Cedar Rapids
Lester Jones
Harold Weeks
Mr. Weeks
Cee
Dublin visitors James family weekend in Davenport
IrL James and son John visited Mr. and Mrs. J. S. James and their son Jack in Davenport over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irl James
John
Davenport
J. S. James
Jack
Lifting Food Price Controls Tied to Famine Plans
Washington reports that proposals to lift price controls on meat poultry and dairy could force drastic changes to the famine relief program. Officials warn that removing controls would disrupt the balance between livestock and grain prices and complicate relief operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Rebekah Lodge Holds 43rd District Convention
More than 290 delegates and visitors attended the 43rd annual District Rebekah convention at the LO.O.F. hall in Columbus Junction on June 15. Officers named for next year come from Nichols, with Doris Chown as president and Anna Reynolds as secretary. Zink lodge of Washington conferred initiatory degree and Mrs. Mie Burbank, Waterloo, spoke. Silver Leaf lodge officers were listed and installation is set for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Rebekah
Lo.o.f. Hall
Nichols
Doris Chown
Bernice Tonereth
Anna Reynolds
Alice McCullougsh
Helen Grimwarden
Zink Lodge of
Washington
Mie Burbank
Waterloo State Assembly
Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge
Marta Heilmeier
Noble
Faye Hanft
Leah Hawkins
Hazel Billings
Livestock Prices Steady as Feed Policy Shifts Trade
Government action raises feed costs for local herds while keeping livestock prices stable. The result discourages feeding xorain to animals and frees the commodity for export markets. The policy signals a shift to prioritize export-driven livestock economics.
Citrus Molasses Production Soars in Florida
Florida citrus molasses output has risen tenfold since the 1941 42 season start, reflecting a sharp growth in this byproduct of citrus processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Rev. R. H. Spencer Named Pastor at Salem and Cotter
Reverend Robert H. Spencer accepts a call to serve as pastor of the Salem and Cotter Presbyterian churches and will begin July 1. The report notes other local items including the Rees family reunion at Chautauqua Park on June 20 and community notices from Crawfordsville and Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Spencer
Salem and
Cotter
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Robert H. Spencer
Rees
Chautauqua Park
Willard Love
Camp Dodge
Boys State
American Legion
Crawfordsville
Commercial aging of beef described as specialized process
A brief note explains commercial aging of beef as a carefully specialized process in which select cuts of meat are handled in specialized coolers.
Woolley Asked To Judge Iowa Whisker Derby
Des Moines June 28 Monty Woolley the whiskered actor known as the man who came to dinner has been asked to judge the finals of the whisker derby at the state centennial fair this August George A Stanzel chairman of the board growing contest said Woolley is considered eminently qualified The first prize is 199 but contestants hope to outgrow his beard in Iowaiais inviting him as guest of honor during travels this summer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Monty Woolley
Iowa
George A. Stanzel
Woolley
Stanzel
Midwest
Proper Hair Brushing and Brush Care Guide
A simple routine to brush hair thoroughly by lifting strands with a brush under warm water. Rinse the brush after use with a strong spray from the faucet and dry in sunlight if possible.
1947 Studebaker Debuts as Hottest Thing on Wheels
The 1947 Studebaker models unveiled as postwar leaders arrive at Cox Motor Co. Cars feature lower, wider bodies with integrated fenders, improved visibility, and new self adjusting brakes. Offerings include convertibles, sedans, coupes, and the deluxe De Luxe and Regal Deluxe series across 21 body styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox Motor Co
Studebaker
Studebakers
West
Washington
Ray Cox
Detroit
Transporta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anita Louise
Michael Duane
Columbia Pictures
Fox Theatre
Albert Dekker
Evelyn Ankers
Dorothy Hetle
Max Huston
Nancy
St. Joseph
R. V Cavan
Judy
W. i Hetle
Donald S&s. Lambert
Sam Lambert
Mayo General Hospital
Galesburg
Iis
Camp Polk
Claire Gray
University Hospital
Iowa City
John Votruba
Msc
A. Wotruba
Pensacola
Marshall Islands
Bikini Atoll
Clifford Beges
Bennie James
Omaha
Nebr
William Beges
Pete Reinert
Peggy Jean
Mery Ruth
Patricia Ann
George Green
Wellman
Marjorie
Earl Loveless
Linda
Danville
Bruce Johnston
Virginia ‘Kouehendort
Loveless
Burlington
Dewey Anderson
Richard RR. Johnston
Marengo
Formely
H. W. Pietenpol
Pella
al Tervelt
Mr. Tervelt
Paul
Wayne Chamberlin
Gene Gorham
Leo Propp
Larry
East Peoria
Philip Antonoff
Synna
Propp
Jack Walker
Catherine
St. Louis
Mr. Walker
Mrs
Hubert Walker
D. H. McCreedy
Douglas Davis
Lois
Clinton
Harlan McCreedy
Armond Seidler
Chicago
Bert
Seidler
Art Institute of Chicago
Northwestern University
South Town Avenue
Harold W Cumming
Janet
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Colo
Cumming
McCleery-Cumming
Homer Coulter
Peoria
TIN Shop
Hungary
Ferenc Nagy
Washington, D C
U.S
White House
Harry S. Truman
Fort Collins, Colo
Donald Wilkins
M. DD. Williamson
Jean
Towa City
F. W. Hubrey
Los Angeles
Calif
Yellowstone Park
Wyo
R. W. Gilmore
Briviton
Washington Today
Joe Frain
West Point
Burlington Railroad
Brighton
Kirksville
William Brown
Standard Oil Company
J. Lee Hill
Beverly
John KX. Patterson Jr
Holys
Care P. M
New York
Moon
Glen Wilson
Pleasantville
Towa
Leo Allbaugh
Lr. Wilson
Norma
Harry Payne
Kermit Payne
Dan Moriarty
Anita Tellin
Siewwit
Town City
W. W. Caldwell
Glen Cauldwell and Son
Kenneth
Lettie Thomas
Stella Colton
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Ernest Lieberknecht
Letts
Billie Harmon
Virgil Thompson
Sudebaker
America
Iere
West Washington St
Washington, Iowa
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