Local Postwar Visits Mixed With Furlough News and Furs
Burlington visitors arrive for week long stays with relatives near Keota and Ames. Penneys advertises fur coats priced 44.75 and 65.00 plus tax in brown black and dyed coney. Service members return from furloughs to Riverside San Francisco and Camp Phillips with family gatherings noted. Beulah Bowers visits Ames to review chapters and Founder's day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penneys
Beulah Bowers
Ames
T.T.T
Harold Putnam
Hospital procedures report for Delavan residents and others
Jean McKinney of Delavan Wisconsin underwent an appendectomy this morning. Elaine Sturges and Leona Wehr were admitted for tonsillectomies. Lee Nicholson of Ainsworth was discharged this morning and Gloria Keyser of route four was to be discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean McKinney
Delavan
Wisc
Elaine Sturges
West
Jefferson Street
Leona Wehr
North
Marion Avenue
Lee Nicholson
Ainsworth
Gloria Keyser
Route Four
Americans Gain Ground Near Cherbourg Heights
Front dispatches report American forces advancing southwest of Cherbourg driving Germans from Mont Du Roc and two miles into fortifications within 2 1/2 miles of the city center. One column near the Boulogne Cherbourg road neared Octeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
Mont du Roc
Boulogne-Cherbourg
Octeville
Results of Major League Games Across Leagues Today
Washington beat Boston 7 1 and New York defeated Philadelphia 5 1 in Friday action. St Louis walloped Detroit 5 0 while Cleveland toppled Chicago 5 1. Pitchers listed include Borony Harris Wolff Hughson Reynolds Lopat Gorsica Muncries and more with upcoming matchups noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
Borony
Harris
Wolff
Hughson
Reynolds
Lopat
Gorsica
Muncries
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Andrews
Melton
Gerheauser
Gregg
M. Cooper
Ostermueller
Erickson
de la Cruz
Hughes Family Plans Cedar Rapids Visit Tomorrow
Mr and Mrs John Hughes and their son Lt John Lloyd Hughes will travel to Cedar Rapids to spend the day with Mrs Hayden Hughes the Hughes daughter in law Martha Anne Mace WASP graduates June 27 Class 44 W 5 at Avenger Field Sweetwater Texas after fur lough visit with her parents Glenn and Mace prior to next assignment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette L. Stewart
Kathryn Stewart
WAVES
Washington, D. C
Margaret
Cedar Rapids
Sgt
David C. Scott
Camp Phillips
Salina
Kan
Scott
Iowa City
Stewart
Grace White
Des Moines
Helen Stewart
Mrs. Scott
Garena
Ill
John Hughes
J. G
John Lloyd Hughes
the Hughes
Hayden Hughes
Martha Anne Mace
Wasp
Washington
Accidental Deaths by Age Group in 1944
The 1944 analysis shows child deaths under five rising 13 percent from 1942. The 5 to 14 group increased 6 percent, while ages 14 to 24 fell 17 percent. Ages 25 to 44 decreased 10 percent, 45 to 64 rose 4 percent, and over 64 climbed 6 percent.
Romania Oil Output Drops as Old Wells Deplete
Romania's oil production has fallen sharply after a 1936 peak of over 63 million barrels. By 1943 output was just above half that level. The decline continues despite Nazi pressure for larger quotas, mainly due to depletion of aging wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romania
Army paper purchases reach seventy million in 1943
In 1943 the Quartermaster corps directed a major share of army paper procurements purchasing 70 million dollars worth of paper and products, totaling nearly 600000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster Corps
Army
Livingston Attorney Abstracts Office Seeks Clients
Ss W Livingston attorney abstract department based at 204 West Main Street. located block east of Court House with phone 147.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. W. Livingston
West Main St
Court House
Australian fig tree useful in aboriginal crafts and farming
The Australian fig tree provides diverse applications the Aborigines use roots for strong nets while young leaves serve as cattle fodder. One leaf variety acts as a substitute for sand paper in traditional tasks.
County Officials and Appointees Listing
Bounty Auditor County Clerk County Engineer County Welfare ge FI Morrison after Schroeder R R Noonan W P Rawn county Supt of Schools Lester B Krabill County Coroner Dr W B Kyle County Supervisors Ned Morrow Harve P Wilson Ernest Rudolph
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge FI
Morrison
Schroeder
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Lester B. Krabill
Dr. W
Kyle County
Ned Morrow
Harve P. Wilson
Ernest Rudolph
Imported Dates From Iraq Dominate U S Imports
The United States imported most of its dates from Iraq supplying 40 million of 45 million pounds in peacetime years. Iran and China were other sources. Less than 750000 pounds were reexported mostly to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Iraq
Iran
China
Canada
Chiropractor Office Ad With Neurocalometer Service
Local chiropractic listing shows Dr Chas Brown offering Neurocalometer service at an office opposite the court house. Office phone 102. Downstairs office. Residence phone 814.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Brown
Court House
Soldier Admits Tire Theft While On Furlough
A southern county soldier on furlough admitted stealing two tires from his car parked on East Main Street. He claimed one tire came from an American Petroleum station and the other from a car ditched south of town. No charges will be prosecuted now. he may face action later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Buckwalter
Walt Kiesey
East Main Street
Kansas
Kansas City
Washington
Kiesey
American Petroleum Station
Crooked Creek
Marriage of Jean Applegate to Cadet Metzger announced
Don Applegate announces the marriage of his daughter Donna Jean to Cadet Charles Paul Metzger son of Mr and Mrs P M Metzger of Lancaster Penna The ceremony took place at two o clock Saturday afternoon June 10 in the chapel at Minterfield Bakersfield Calif An Air WAC organist played nuptial selections The couple were attended by Beateanne Gill and Cadet John Murphy The bride wore a powder blue suit with orchid corsage The groom stationed at Bakersfield after preflight at Minneapolis Minn He served as ground radio man in New Guinea prior to returning to the states last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Applegate
Donna Jean
Charles Paul Metzger
P. M. Metzger
Lancaster
Penna
Father Wheeler
Minterfield
Bakersfield
Calif
Air Wac
Beateanne Gill
John Murphy
Brooklyn, N. Y
Minneapolis
Minn
New Guinea
States
Memorial Books Given to Library in Washington Iowa
Memorial books have been donated to the public library of Washington Iowa since 1920 with contributions from individuals and organizations. The city library founded in 1878 holds over 14 000 volumes and offers a wide subscription list. Donations include items from the Nineteenth Century club and church groups, reflecting trustee committees and memory honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Anderson
Washington
Iowa
Washington Public Library
Isaac Rothschild
Anna Anderson
Fugene
Ella War
P. E. D. Sisterhood
Fairchild
Great East
Myrta Jeffrey
Wartime Supervision Effects On Accidents By Age
All age groups except children saw fewer accidents in 1943 versus 1942. Despite declines of 13 to 30 percent among adults, child deaths rose, suggesting wartime relaxation of parental supervision influenced risk exposure.
Costly Eye Loss Estimated Costs to Industry
The text estimates industry costs for eye loss at about $12,000 for single eye loss and up to $40,000 for loss of both eyes. It notes the high financial impact alongside safety concerns.
Luncheon Meeting of Baptist Society Highlights
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist church met on a spacious porch with fourteen members and two guests. Mrs. Al Crone hosted with assistants Mrs. Mary Starr and Mrs. J. J. Nayadley. Rose Gilbert led devotionals, readings, and prayer. Miss Beamer had the birthday cake centerpiece and sang with Mrs. Ruth Lemley at the piano. The group approved a $3 donation to Mounds Midway Hospital, St. Paul, Minn, and closed with prayers for service members and missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
al Crone
Mary Starr
J. J. Nayadley
Crone
Sapho Beamer
Society
Rose Gilbert
St. Matt
God Is
Alfred Trenerry
Bessie Bush
Presbyterian Aid Groups Hold Final Meetings Until Fall
Presbyteran Ladies Aid groups 1 to 4 held their last meetings before September in members homes. Twenty two attended group 1 and 3 at Mrs J C Carrs country home with Eva Denny leading devotions and a social finish. Group 2 met at Mrs William Graf with ten members and two visitors. Group 4 hosted by Mrs Harvey Davis featured devotional leadership from Proverbs and towel hemming for Washington County Hospital. A parlor auction raised funds for the treasury and clarinet solos plus recitations ended the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
J. C. Carris
Eva Denny
Charlotte Berry
Jon Bruce
Jacqueline Lemmon
William Glassburner
William Graf
Lawrence Wilson
Randall Neill
J. Martin White
Janet Graf
Harvey Davis
Roy Stewart
C. S. Lemmon
Washington County Hospital
R. E. Dougherty
Treasury
Davis
Clair Davis
Elsie Bratten
Builds Bones Calcium Essential for Teeth and Body
Calcium is vital for bone and tooth formation and maintenance and supports key bodily fluids that regulate involuntary functions. It plays a central role in skeletal development, cellular processes, and metabolic activities.
Birthday greetings list for local residents and members
Albert J. Morgan of Clay, a Three Quarter Century club member, observes his 86th birthday. Extensions of good wishes go to Mrs. William Wulf, Mrs. Boice Kurtz of Moline, Mrs. M. L. McCreedy of Ames, Donald Griffith formerly of West Chester, J. B. Randle, Mrs. Lydia Horak of Pilot Mound, Arthur Beranek of Riverside, and Joe Belka of Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Morgan
Clay
William Wulf
Boice Kurtz
Moline, Ill
M. L. McCreedy
Ames
Donald Griffith
West Chester
J. B. Randle
Lydia Horak
Pilotburg
Arthur Beranek
Riverside
Joe Belka
Kalona
Birthday Observances Noted for Claire Holmes Knapp and Droz
Observers mark birthdays for Claire Holmes Mrs. Clayde Knapp and Dr. A Keith Droz now serving as commander in the Navy medical corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Holmes
Clayde Knapp
A. Keith Droz
Medical Corps of
the Navy
Two Children To Celebrate First Birthday Tomorrow
Two little girls, Mary Donna Oldt and Frances Ann McKone, will observe their first birthdays tomorrow. Mary Donna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Oldt of Wyman and Frances Ann the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Co. W. McKone. Jerry Neff will keep them company on the special day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Donna Oldt
Donald Oldt
Wyman
Frances Ann MecKone
Co. W. McKone
Jerry Neff
Twin and single birthday notices for Brighton families
Tomorrow marks the third birthday for Joyce and Janet Davison twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Charles Davison of Brighton Lucille Ann Knotek daughter of Mr and Mrs John Knotek Nancy Sue Wollrab daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Wollrab Carol Jane Fisher daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Fisher and the fourth birthday of Cedra Kay Houseal daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Houseal of Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
Janet Davison
Charles Davison
Brighton
Lucille Ann Knotek
John Knotek
Nancy Sue Wollrab
Harry Wollrab
Carol Jane Fisher
Howard Fisher
Cedra Kay Houseal
Ben Houseal
Birthday Births for Teumy Hoover and Robert Kleese
Teumy Hoover son of Mr and Mrs Leo Hoover of Hopkinton formerly of Washington will be 12 tomorrow and it will be the 13th birthday of Robert Kleese son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Kleese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teumy Hoover
Leo Hoover
Hopkinton
Washington
Robert Kleese
Ralph Kleese
Birthday Dinner Guests Named In Local Notice
Tomorrow several residents celebrate birthdays with dinners including Caroleen Sartor a student at the State University of Iowa John Liska of Riverside Eugene Grecian Emil Anderson Mrs Florence Brown Mildred Owens Dr Fred Reid and Harold Jarvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroleen Sartor
State University of Iowa
John Liska
Riverside
Eugene Grecian
Emil Anderson
Florence Brown
Mildred Owens
Fred Reid
Harold Jarvis
Tomorrow William Crom Turns Six
The notice marks William Crom's impending sixth birthday with a family celebration preview and a simple milestone reminder.
Close Bible School Ends With Park Picnic
A two week Vacation Bible School session of the Methodist church closed with a noon picnic near the Log Cabin in Sunset park. About 125 attended including pupils, mothers and teachers. 25 workers and 113 enrollment with 83 average attendance. Certificates for perfect attendance will be awarded to 46 pupils by Rev. Fred EK Miller at the Sunday school program tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Methodist Church
Harold Putnam
Charles Wilson
John Wooley
Methodist School
Vacation Bible School
Fred EK. Miller
Unit No 2 Women’s Society Picnic at Sunset Park
Members of Unit No 2 Woman’s Society of Christian Service and families held a picnic at Sunset Park with 26 attending. The hostess committee included Mrs. Fred Bey Mrs. Max Cook and Mrs. Everett Burham. The gathering, postponed from the regular day, ends meetings until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unit No. 2
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Sunset Park
Fred Bey
Max Cook
Everett Burham
Date Palm Growth and Production Notes
The date palm grows to 60 to 100 feet in desert heat and yields 100 to 400 pounds of dates annually. Some bunches reach 40 pounds and require support along a leaf. An acre can produce over 5,000 pounds of dates.
J W Baker W R C Holds June Meeting
The West Chester Women's Relief Corps met Thursday afternoon with 17 members present and one new member initiated. Lorena Lynn read a thank you from Willard Palmer for cookies, the blood plasma fund raised 7.05 dollars, Edna Ralston presented an American flag to Mable Griffith, Laney Leet read Dr Boice's What Does the Flag Mean to You, and the meeting closed in regular form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Women’s Relief Corps
Lorena Lynn
Willard Palmer
Edna Ralston
Mable Griffith
Laney Leet
The
Evening Journal
J. C. Boice
Social calendar outlines church and club events
Monday Friendly Bible class pot luck supper at 6 39 p m led by Mrs Mae McClure. Tuesday Damascus Shrine meeting 8 p m Masonic temple. Women’s Missionary society U P church 7 30 p m Mrs Howard Crozgier. Book review by Harriet Clendenning. Priscilla club dessert lunch 1 30 p m Mrs Ed Sullivan Bring needle and thread. Booster club afternoon Mrs Carl Hering Marguerite Hering co host. VVF Auxiliary and Post joint meeting at 7 p m K C hall. Homemakers club 2 p m Mrs Arthur Wiley Bring Red Cross bedside bags and empty spools. Bethel Missionary society 2 p m Mrs Donald Brown. Women of Country club golf 10 a m luncheon 12 30 p m Make reservations before Tuesday noon with Mrs Clayton Bear or Mrs C R Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Women's Missionary Society
U. P. Church
Howard Crozgier
Harriet Clendenning
Priscilla Club
Ed Sullivan
Carl Hering
Marguerite Hering
F. W
F. W. Auxiliary and Post Joint Meeting
P. m
K. C. Hall
Homemakers Club
Arthur Wiley
Red Cross
Bethel Missionary Society
Donald Brown
Women of Country Club
Clayton Bear
C. R. Wilson
Women’s Council Installs Church Officers
Officers of the Women’s Council of the Church of Christ were installed during the June meeting. Leslie Beenblossom became president with Leonard Wheatley as vice president and E A Ritz as secretary. Bessie Tucker was named treasurer. July and August meetings were canceled. resume in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Council
The
Church of Christ
Leonard Wheatley
Ivan Riess
Leslie Beenblossom
Wheatley
E. A. Ritz
Bessie Tucker
Roy Randle
Harry Lauderman
Virgil Farll
Beenblossom
Mrs. Al Miller Hosts WCTU and Iota Sigma
On June 23 in Wellman the WCTU and Iota Sigma met at Mrs. Al Miller’s country home. Presiding were Mrs. E. D. Miller and devotion led by Mrs. Roy Marner. Emily Fox, deaconess from Warren Ohio, spoke on her work, joining former Deaconess trainees Miss Fox and Mrs. G L Heisman for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Fox
Methodist Church
Warren
Ohio
Miss Fox
G. L. Heiserman
Deaconness Training School
Health Unit Activities Week of June 26
Health unit schedule lists activities for the week including 4 H examinations on Monday at 8 30 P M a film for the farm women's group in Washington Two a child health conference in the office on Tuesday from 1 00 to 3 30 P M a child health conference at Kalona Wednesday 9 00 to 12 00 and 1 00 to 3 30 P M and an orthopedic clinic Thursday 9 30 A M to 3 30 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Women’s Group
Washington
Kalona
How to Can Fresh Green Beans Properly
Ruth Foster outlines safe steps for canning green beans. Select fresh tender beans before seeds form and discard moldy pods. Wash trim ends and cut as desired. Boil beans five minutes, then pack hot into jars with liquid. Add salt, seal, and process in a pressure canner at ten pounds for 40 minutes or 30 minutes for pint jars. Boiling water bath times vary, and lemon juice can reduce bath time. Cool jars spread out to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Legion Auxiliary elects officers for coming year
Crawfordsville June 24 The Legion Auxiliary held its monthly meeting in the Legion hall. Officers chosen for the next year include Pearl Hering president Cora McCoy vice president Ethyl Ziekassose secretary Ruby Peauchamup treasurer Margaret Huston chaplain Lois Love historian Anna Lease sergeant at arms. They will assume duties next month. Refreshments followed at Mrs Grace Williams home with brick ice cream rose centerpiece cake cookies mints and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Pearl Hering
Cora McCoy
Ethyl Ziekassose
Ruby Peauchamup
Margaret Huston
Lois Love
Serge
Anna Lease
Grace Williams
Huston
Crack skiers favor custom skiis from hickory
Crack skiers use only custom made skis and debate centers on where quality skis are produced. Hickory is favored for its flexibility and shock and abrasion resistance, with the idea that good skis may only be made in Norway from American grown hickory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
America
Prolonging Chair Life with New Upholstery Covers
The text notes that new upholstery or an extra back and arm covers can extend a chair's life. It adds that for old upholstery a new or partial cover improves usefulness and beauty of the chair.
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Wolf’s Flower
Russell Rotter
Burlington
Dan Rohrer
Wes Ramsey
Keota
Katherine Bostwick
Mrs. B. F. Bostwick
Pfe
Delbert E. Grecian
California
Mrs
Riley Grecian
Cpl
Raymond Howsare
San Francisco
Beulah
Esther Stewart
Iowa State College
Cloyee Stewart
J.g
Hughes
South Pacific
Indian Ocean
Pvt
Sikke Temple
Camp Pickett
Dave Temple
Ernie Temple
Eeeee
S. W. Easter
West Congress Hotel
American League
Ww. i Fobes FE Icc
GE Ocean Ak
Wee Sote Ca
MOO Bedwcnca
Cosorne Oo
Official
Washington Directory
City & County Officers
Theodore B. Bailey
Washington St
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Patty
M Eyor
Lloyd Lytle
W. H. Fulton
City City Solicitor
Water and Light Plant
L. Jordan
Cat, Dandher
Ruth
W. B. Dupuis
Olk’. Boller
Clarence Jacobs Wourth
Harry Montgomery
Ciity Library
Grace Hi
Stephen Librarian
Tro
Assisltan
Tf. H, Reister
O. F. Boller
State Bank Corner
U Stairs
East Main St
Bherman
Optometrists
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Slide Square
Laura Kehoe
Harriet Coulter
ccHarold
Putnam
W. E. Howell
Chiropractors
Jean Applegate
Cadet Metzger
Miss Gill
Ren
John Shields
Washington Independent School District
W. A. Erbe
Miss Ethel McCreedy School Board
Richard A. Stewart
C. P. Weldin
Harry Ramseyer
Fred §. Downing
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Marlon George
Little’s Furniture
Baptist Society
Presbyterian Aid
William Aul Crom
W.S.C.S. Unit No
P. L. Etter
S. Lowa
J. W. Baker
W.R.C
Friendly Bible Class
Baptist Church
Mae McClure
Women’s Council
al Miller
Wuplate
Doolite
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Hering
Washington Dairy
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