Local News Briefs Highlight Community Figures
Janet Peck recovers from an appendectomy. Virginia Shepherd returned home from Fairfield after visiting relatives. G E Frey will be at 824 Washington St Saturday June 26. Mrs Dale Vorhees works at Douglass Aircraft Santa Monica. Rita Peek lives with her sister near the plant. Mrs Maurice Putman visiting in Barberton Ohio. Betty Ann and Harriet Kunik visit Iowa City. Hataleen Bradford begins work at Phillin and Hebners drug store. Mirial Marner and Jeanett Pickins attend Farm Bureau group in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Vorhees
Doulas Air Craft
Santa Monica
California
Rita Peek
Mirial Marner
Jeanett Pickins
Farm Bureau
Ottumwa
Club Standings and Results of Games
Tuesday results show Chicago 1 Pittsburgh 0. Brooklyn 7 New York 4. Boston 7 Philadelphia 6. Upcoming games list pitchers for New York at Brooklyn and Philadelphia at Boston. Pittsburgh at Chicago. St Louis at Cincinnati. Local notices include a Memphis visit report and youth conference delegates from the United Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Wittig
F. Melton
Wyatt
Kimball
Gerheauser
Barrett
Javery
Klinger
Gornicki
Chicarzo
Passeau
Warneke
St. Louis
Cooper
Cincinnati
Starr
Louis
Bayhoston
Soo Chicago
Deadline July 1 for Homestead Exemption Filing
County Auditor Walter Schroeder reminds taxpayers that July 1 is the last day to file for 1943 homestead exemptions payable in 1944. Many claims were filed earlier. others must apply if they moved or bought a new home. Applications after the assessor completes the yearly report must go to the auditor.
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Walter Schroeder
Boys Away From Home Letters From Washington County
Short excerpts from letters received by the Washington County community show boys serving in the armed forces writing about daily life, duties, and homesickness. The notes reflect gratitude, challenges faced overseas, and hopes for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Couples’ Swimming Period At Y M C A
Secretary O E Schmitt announced a Thursday evening mixed swimming period from seven to 8 30 for couples only. A man and his wife may attend together, and the pool will be closed to single men or single women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Schmitt
Rocking Chair Brigade Broadcast Honoring Robert Shannon
A Friday morning program on WHO will feature Mrs. Edith Webber in a broadcast honoring Robert Shannon. Webber’s book reviews and broadcasts from Younkers are noted for their popularity among local listeners.
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Pleht
Edith Webber
Robert Shannon
Webber
Younkers
Baseball score summaries and a Native American place name
The column lists baseball scores Washington 3 New York 2 Boston 7 Philadelphia 1 and matchups Chicago at St Louis Detroit Cleveland at night with pitchers Candini Merts Naymick Chandler Salveson White Naggeling Sandra Dobson Black. It also notes the Indian name Mu cha wa ku nin for Smoky Mountain at Blue Mounds Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington Candini
Carrasquel
Merts
Chandler
Bonham
Salveson
Naymick
Newhouser
White
Smith
Ross
Niggeling
Sandra
Dobson
Black
Smoky Mountain
Blue Mounds, Wis
Copper Fittings and Alloys for Plumbing Fixtures
Copper alloys are praised for their superior qualities in making plumbing fittings. Faucets, drain controls, traps, and showerheads rely on these strong, durable metals for reliable performance.
Local Hospital Treats Several For Tonsillectomies And Procedures
AT THE HOSPITAL Jane Hays James and John Mapel James Nelson Beverly Ann Evans and Cleo McClellan underwent tonsillectomies this morning and will be discharged this evening Gertrude Davison underwent an emergency appendectomy this morning Kenneth Prymek received first aid for a left foot injury after stepping on a piece of baling wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Hays
East Washington
James
John Mapel
East Second
James Nelson
Washington R. 2
Beverly Ann Evans
East Third
Cleo McClellan
Keota
Gertrude Davison
Brighton R
Kenneth Prymek
Ainsworth
Letter from Lt Charles Bear in England Describes War Rationing
Lt Charles B Bear APO 4519 writes from England to Mrs Cy Bush about his first letters home. He notes being stationed at a nice but dangerous place and seeing Ireland Scotland and England. Bear describes ration books for food clothing and handkerchiefs and limited food supply. He says war is felt at home even while overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Bear
APO
New York
Cy Bush
England
States
Ireland
Scotland
Private Ralph Witthoft AFO 34 Africa Letter Home
Private Ralph Witthoft writes from Africa to Don Radda describing daily guard duty, a long march to a retreat, the loss of his band’s instruments, and a cautious hope to return home soon. He notes the unfamiliar setting, limited action, and determination to persevere while awaiting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Witthoft
Afo
New York
Don Radda
Africa
Forged Check Cashed at Market In Washington
A forged check drawn on the State bank and made payable to Dean Adams and signed Frank Swift was cashed for 14.50 at the Benteco market. No matching accounts or names are known locally and the matter was reported to the sheriff's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dean Adams
Frank Swift
Prairie Lassie 4-H girls visit Washington County Rally Day
Five girls from the Prairie Lassie 4-H club Thornburg Keokuk county attended Rally Day in Washington County. The report lists Hazel Kitzman Mary Adams Betty Amlong Laurena Sparrow and Margaret Sparrow among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Lassie 4-H Club
Thornburg
Keokuk County
Washington County
Hazel Kitzman
Mary Adams
Betty Amlong
Laurena Sparrow
Margaret Sparrow
Inherited Egg Production Link Found by Experts
Experts report definite proof that high egg production is inherited and that using males from trap nest ed flocks with excellent records can raise egg production about 10 percent.
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Claims Bile Flow Benefit
An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to stimulate bile flow of about two pints daily. It warns that blocked bile causes indigestion and discomfort and promises quick relief when taken as directed, with pricing noted at 10 cents and 254.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Pay as you go withholding and tax forgiveness explained
This item explains how changes in withholding exemptions must be reported to employers within 10 days, the use of Wage Bracket Tables for simplified withholding, and the treatment of cancelled or unforgiven 1942 1943 taxes. It notes that withheld funds go to the Treasury as a credit against income and Victory taxes and that employers hold the money in trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury
The
Treasury
United States
Damascus White Shrine invited to Muscatine ceremonial
The Damascus White Shrine of Washington is invited to attend a ceremonial at the Masonic temple in Muscatine on Friday evening, June 25, at 8 o'clock. All White Shrine members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Masonic Temple
Muscatine
Chapel L of the T T T s Annual Breakfast at Tourist Park
Crawfordsville daily note reports Chap ter L of the T T T s enjoying their annual breakfast at Tourist Park with good attendance. A brief meeting followed by social time. Members Wilma Wooley Joan Maxwell and Mary Cherryholmes travel to Tarkio Mo for a Youth Conference of the United Presbyterian church lasting a week. Clover Leaf 4 H rally attendees listed with Wilma Wooley elected secretary treasurer for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stewart
Glenn Duncan
Memphis
Tenn
Glenn P. Duncan
Duncan
Maury St
Tennessee
Jean Stout
Donna Wylie
Mary George
Ira Mae Darne
Geo. Kerr
United Presbyterian Iowa
Crawfordsville
T.T.T
Wilma Woley
Joan Maxwell
Mary Cherryholmes
Tarkio
United Presbyterian Church
R. M. McCracken
Keota
Daly to Meet Public in Washington on June 29
Frank H. Daly, manager of the federal security agency at Ottumwa, will be in Washington Tuesday, June 29, after 9 30 in the morning and will make his headquarters at the post office. He will be glad to see any persons wishing to discuss questions relative to old age and survivors insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Daly
Federal Security Agency
Ottumwa
Washington
Post Office
Rickenbacker Arrives in Moscow on Unnamed Mission
Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, famed American flyer, reached Moscow several days ago on an undisclosed mission. Tass reported he is in the Soviet capital as a representative of the war department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Eddie Rickenbacker
Tass
Rickenbacker
War Department
Pines Appeal Case to Supreme Court
Ruth and Floyd Pine appealed to the Supreme Court from a Washington county jury verdict ordering $3,940 in damages to Robert Doyle Smith, a Washington county farmer. The collision occurred on Highway 92 five miles west of Washington on February 19, 1942, injuring Smith badly.
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Des Moines
Ruth
Floyd J. Pine
Supreme Court
Washington County
Robert Doyle Smith
Smith
Washington
Pine suit over damages appealed after trial errors
Mrs. Pine sued Smith for 11324 dollars and appealed rounds of trial court errors. The suit was heard before Judge J. G. Patterson.
Young People Meet For Wiener Roast
The Young People's Society of the Christian church met at Sunset Park for a weiner roast and social hour. Sixteen members and sponsor Mrs. Riess attended. After the meal, games were played in the park. Ellen Caldwell and Ruth Erlen bush led the committee for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of the Christian Church
Sunset Park
Mrs. Riess
Ellen Caldwell
Ruth Erlenbush
VFW Auxiliary and Post Social Hour at KC Hall
About 20 members attended a social hour of the VFW Auxiliary and Post at the KC Hall last evening. Pinochle games yielded Tom 4 as high score winner and Mrs John Wehr low score. refreshments were served by the committee including Mr and Mrs W McGaffey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V W. Auxiliary
K. C
Tom
John Wehr
W. McGaffey
Tehler
Jess
Fay Lowe
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Wolf Floral CO
Janet Peck
Dorothy Peck
Virginia Shepherd
Fairfield
G. E. Frey
Washington St
Ton Fruit Market
Maurice Putman
Mike Flynn
Columbia Chemical Prvison
Barberton
Ohio
Betty Ann
Harriet Runik
Julius Kunik
Iowa City
Hataleen Bradford
Haskins
Phillin and Hebners Drug Store
ACC
Grant B. Davis
Squadron 21
SAAAB
Santa Ana
Rocking Chair Brigade
C. V. Crull
L. Pet
Karl M. Stone
Reconn
Co. 814
Camp Polk
Pfe
David Gerald McGaffey
Drew Field
Tampa
Florida
D. S. Mills
Atlantic, Iowa
Clara Peters
Lauretta
Louis, Iowa
West Chester
Helen Wendland
Watertown
Wisconsin
Rev
Ernest Wendland
Emanuel Lutheran Chhurch
Mary Manners
Daly
PINES
Armstrong
Armstrong Quaker
Crigomeny
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Jack Westphal
Jack
Army
Navy
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