Local notices recap of residents and moves in Keota area
Mrs. Stanley McKeown Jr arrived from Faris Texas to visit her husband. Betty Kiefer a Mercy hospital nurse in Iowa City spent time with her mother Mrs J W Keifer. Phyllis McKeown left for Chicago to visit the Bonsehane family. Monty Randall and wife moved to Muscatine and he took Benteco store management. Swanson and Joe Cochran helped搬. Buckwalter sale of furniture and town property at 700 BE Main Saturday 1:30 pm. Helen Stone to return home from Ottumwa. Lois Pearson begins as waitress at Dan Dee cafe. Mr and Mrs Hershberger and Betty Snakenberg visit Davenport. Charis Convention attended. Wheelan family visits Dubuque. Mrs Leona Oak and daughter shop in Washington. Roger Sheetz from Ashley NC to Keota for convalescence and earlier army hospital stay. Capt M J Redlinger from Fort Bliss TX visiting before transfer to Fort Leavenworth KS for schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Randall
Benteco
Pbenteco
Muscatine
Mr. Randall
Mr. Swanson
Joe Cochran
Randall's
Local Visitors and Homecoming Highlights This Week
Mrs. Walter Elbers and son Walter Jr. of Chicago arrive to visit sister Mrs. Bob Sorrell and other relatives. Everett Snider returns from Camp Hood Texas for a fifteen day furlough to visit family. West square entrance to Coast to Coast store receives new cement work by Ralph Minick and Bill Lloyd correcting sunken cracked sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Elbers
Walter Jr
Chicago, Ill
Pfe
Everett Snider
Camp Hood
Texas
Frank Snider
Ralph Minick
Bill Lloyd
National League Standings and Thursday Baseball Results
The National League table shows Walaphe F2 Ge TON Ancale 36 20 .6386 as leaders with Brooklyn 37 26 .597 and Pittsburgh 30 26 .636 close behind. Thursday results: Philadelphia 12 Boston 5 New York 3 Brooklyn 1 St Louis 5 Cincinnati 1 Pittsburgh 2 Chicago 1. Tonight’s games feature Boston at New York, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati with St Louis at Chicago in twilight play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League Walaphe
Brooklyn W.asseeuu
Pitteburen
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
TUN Iyi Etiices
Maw Fork’ O
Caicred
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Andrews
Chase
Baseball Scores From The League Openers
Results show Philadelphia beat Boston 8 to 3 and St Louis defeated Chicago 8 to 7 in the first game while Chicago won 9 to 2 in the second game. Detroit topped Cleveland 7 to 4 with the night schedule listing several matchups including Twilight-New York at Boston and Chicago at Cleveland among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Wensloff
Boston
Terry
Philadelphia
Amntzen
Washington
Leonard U
Chicago
Lee
A. Smith
Trout
St. Louis
Gatehouse
Hospital Transfers and Discharges Reported
At University hospital Iowa City yesterday afternoon Mrs. Andy Barnett Prighter Joyce Reighard and others were transferred or discharged this morning. Several patients including John Ruplinger and James Hess underwent X rays and procedures. Maxine Mangold had a tonsillectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Barnett
Prighter
University Hospital
Iowa City
Joyce Reighard
Brighton
University Hospital Orthopedic Department
Taylor Stout
Richland
Beulah May Heck
Washington
John Ruplinger
Harper
Haymow
John Carris
Keota
James Hess
North 2Nd
John Olives
South
Larry Genkinger
Ainsworth RK
Maxine Mangold
East End
Pay-as-you-go Tax Clarifies Withholding System
The withholding tax is an installment method of paying annual income tax. It may exempt some wage earners from lump sum payments if withholding equals or exceeds liability, but a tax return is still required. Certain workers are exempt, while high earners and stock income follow specific rules. It aims to ease wartime tax payments and promote War Bond purchases.
Local residents announce travels and assignments
Martha Wylie returns home after three weeks with friends in Manchester and Nashville. Lester Olsen and family arrive from Chicago to visit the Hubert Redlinger home. Bob Marble leaves to visit relatives in San Angelo Texas. Cpl Howard N McCleery home from Camp Barkeley to visit parents before transfer to Petaluma California. Arthur J Witthoft arrives from Camp Forrest to spend ten days with John Witthoft. Mrs George Waldron and daughter Catherine visit from Des Moines. Charles Churchill promoted to Master Sergeant. Mrs Churchill of Waseca relocating to 305 Villa Esta Circle Macon Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Howard N. McCleery
Camp Barkeley
Texas
Howard McCleery
Petaluma
California
Arthur J. Witthoft
Camp Forrest
Tennessee
John Witthoft
George Waldron
Catherine
Des Moines
Frank Snicer
Chartegs Churchill, Sr
West Chester
Charles
Churchill
Waseca
Minnesota
Villa Esta Circle
Macon
Georgia
Pasture strategies cut poultry costs with seasonal grasses
Farmers can lower feed costs by using maximum poultry pasture. Blue grass works until June 15 while clover and alfalfa offer best ranges. Rye grass and Ladino clover planted in spring supply midsummer forage. Sudan grass and Ladino clover seedings yield late summer and fall pasture.
Six Ways to Make Shoes Last Longer
London reports official hints from the British board of trade on extending shoe life. Guidelines urge rotation of pairs, regular cleaning, dry first wear for new soles, avoid heat, timely repairs, and consulting a shoe repairer for needed work. Also suggests passing on outgrown children’s shoes to smaller children’s mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Board of Trade
Death toll in Nazi-occupied lands tops several millions
In nine Nazi occupied countries by end of 1942 nearly 3.4 million people had been executed or died in prison. Poland reports 2.5 million deaths, with other totals in Yugoslavia 744 thousand France 24 thousand Greece 18 thousand Czechoslovakia 2,463 Netherlands 2,200 Belgium 193 Norway 140 Luxembourg 19. The counts exclude some towns wiped out for reprisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Inter- Allied Information Committee
United Nations
Poland
Jugoslavia
France
Greece
Czechoslovakia
Netherlands
Belgium
Norway
Luxembourg
Lidice
British worry over American and Canadian accents
Geoffrey Whitworth of the British Drama League warns that U S and Canadian speech influencing British children in rural England concerns the league. North American soldiers stationed there are eroding traditional British speech, prompting the creation of phonograph records to preserve the accent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Geoffrey Whitworth
British Drama League
Whitworth
League
Wartime Use Shortens Life of Boston Flags
Boston officials report that flags over 16 public buildings last only about three weeks in winter and six in summer. Assistant City Messenger Dennis T. Shillue told the city council wartime use wears them out faster, noting flags fly day and night now versus only on holidays before the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dennis T. Shillue
Mother Daughter Divorce Hearings End in Settlements
In Los Angeles Mrs Leona Robinson testified of abuse by her father in law including a slap and a broken arm. A divorce was granted. Her daughter and mother walked arm in arm to another courtroom as the mother Mrs Pearl Jenkins testified of a son in law who threw dishes and struck her. Divorce granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Leona Robinson
Pearl Jenkins
Polish Exiles Claim 250 Die Daily in Osmiesim Camp
London officials of the Polish government in exile allege a murder camp at Osmiesim Poland causes 250 Polish deaths daily from executions, hunger and epidemics. They report prisoners still entering the camp and 60 miners from Upper Silesia shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Osmiesim
Poland
Upper Silesia
Suits of Hair From German Barbers Collected
Hair collected from barber shops across Germany is used to craft men’s suits. The unusual program gathers strands for fabric and design projects, highlighting a novel approach to material sourcing in fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hazen Family Reunion Held at Ainsworth Home
The Hazen reunion gathered Sunday at Mrs. Mary Woodside's home. A cooperative noon dinner featured relatives including Glen Hazen of Muscatine, Charles Hazen, L. V. Hazen of Washington, Harold Brooks and Henry Harold III, Marion Lamb of Ottumwa, Manford Woodside of New London, John Woodside and family of West Burlington, Arline Wilson and Jean of Mt. Pleasant, Helen McMintrey and Joyce, Duane Hazen and Kenneth, Dolores Hazelet, Ralph Young and family, Wilma and Arthur, Jr. and Delbert, Roy Woodside, Mae Lamb, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hazen
Muscatine
Charles Hazen
L. V. Hazen
Washingon
Harold Brooks
Henry Harold III
Marion Lamb
Ottumwa
Manford Woodside
New London
John Woodside
Bobby
Patricia
West Burlington
Arline Wilson
Jean
Mt. Pleasant
Helen McMintrey
Joyce
Duane Hazen
Kenneth
Dolores Hazelet
Ralph Young
Wilma
Arthur
Delbert
Woodside
Roy
Mae Lamb
Marguerite Beason and Charles Bond Wed in Memphis Missouri
Marguerite Beason and Charles Roy Bond were married in a single ring ceremony in Memphis Missouri on June 20 Justice of the Peace John L Tennant officiated The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Beason and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs George Bond The couple were attended by the bride and groom's families including her twin brother Marion in the U S Navy The bride and mother wore brown tones with white and yellow accessories The bride graduated in 1943 from Washington high school and works at American Pearl Button Co The groom attended Richland high school and works on Rex Smith farm east of town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Beason
Marguerite
Charles Roy Bond
George Bond
Brighton
Memphis
Missouri
John L. Tennant
Marion
U.S. Navy
New York
Crawfordsville Social News Items and Visits
Mrs Max Mitchell and son Jerry Lee returned from Mt Pleasant hospital. Mrs August Kern of Riverside stays with them. Grace Lease, Mrs Willis T Johnson and children visit Dr and Mrs N J Lease. Ruth Davis and Carol Jean Brown visit Ina Mae Walker. Carol Jean to stay two weeks with Aunt Mrs Paul Hultquist. Mrs Marsh Sewell visits Mrs Ss C Fletcher. Rose Moorhead travels to Des Moines to visit son Rapth Moorhead and family. Loren and wife attend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Max Mitchell
Jerry Lee
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Mitchell
August Kern
Riverside
Willis T. Johnson
Willis Jr
Clara N
Ceeretto
Calif
N. J. Lease
Grace Lease
Ruth Davis
Howell Davis
Carol Jean Brown
Dwight Brown
Bavenport
Ina Mae Walker
Ruth
Caurol Jean
Paul Hultquist
Marsh Sewell
Witfield
Ss. C. Fletcher
Rose Moorhead
Des Moines
Rapth Moorhead
Loren
Social Calendar notices and upcoming club events
Calendar items include a potluck supper at the Maxwell home, a Monday TieMday meeting at 8 p.m. in the Masonic temple, a Wednesday Women's Missionary society gathering at Bethel, and Valley Ladies Aid at An bngston Church. Carolyn Hamilton to cos host. office hours note and time change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of Bethel
J. W. Meyer
Valley Ladies Aid
Bngston Church
Rriseilla Club
Hugh McCleery
Carolyn Hamilton Cos
Birthday Announcements Grow Across Community
Many residents celebrate today with birthday wishes. Cedra Kay Houseal marks age three, Lucille Ann Knotek turns three, and two year olds Nancy Sue Welirab Carol Jane Fisher Joyce and Janet Davison share celebrations. William Paul Crow is five, Jerry Neff is two, and Mrs Florence Brown along with Dr Fred Reid and Mildred Owens observe birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Sue Welirab
Harry Wollras
Carol Jane Fisher
Howard Fisher
Fred Reid
Harold Jarvis
Mildred Owens
Crawfordsville
Florence Brown
Joyce
Janet Davison
Charles Davison
Brighton
Shenandoah Visit Planned With Two Guests
She will travel to Shenandoah and stay a week to visit with both guests, aiming to spend time with them and extend the visit over seven days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Cardinal Rule for Cook Weathered Kitchen
The article states a cardinal rule for meat cooking: use a low temperature to save fuel and ensure even cooking. Beef veal and lamb roasts should be done at 300 degrees, pork at 350 degrees, and meats cooked in water should simmer rather than boil.
Dinner at Country Club Draws 120 Guests
One hundred twenty persons attended the Country Club dinner last evening. Mrs. John Dodd catered, and Mrs. E. D. Morrison arranged the program with three speeches by Capt. M. J. Redlinger, Fort Bliss. Cpl. Howard N. McCleery, Camp Barkeley. and Sgt. Robert Hammer, Kelley Field. Doris Gray and Bonnie Simpson sang two solos. A quintet performed three numbers and Bonnie Simpson accompanied. The evening ended with bridge. Mrs. J. O. Sexton won the women's prize and J. Coffey the men's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
John Dodd
E. D. Morrison, Sr
M. J. Redlinger
Fort Bliss
Texas
Cpl
Howard N. McCleery
Camp Barkeley
Robert Hammer
Kelley Field
Doris Gray
Bonnie Simpson
Johann
Rosie the Riveter
J. O. Sexton
J. Coffey
Humston Hosts Rural Women Club Meeting
Mrs G H Humston entertained fourteen Rural Women’s club members with two visiting guests Mrs BE L Butler of Bremerton Washington and Annabelle Jackson). Mrs Carl Phillips led a brief business session followed by games and contests run by Mrs Leo Marie. Light refreshments were served with help from Mrs Allen Atkinson and Annabelle Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Humston
Rural Women's Club
BE. L. Butler
Bremerton
Washington
Lloyd Humston
Annabelle Jackson
Carl Phillips
Leo Marie
Allen Atkinson
Verdi Family News Highlights Visits and Gatherings
Verdi notes show multiple family visits and gatherings. Roy and Harry Miller families spent Sunday at Edd Miller's home. grandchildren Marilyn Janet Gebra and Pilly Miller visit grandparents. Leslie Gates visited with son Bob at Shephard's Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Longer
Verdi
Roy Miller
Harry Miller
Edd Miller
Marylin
Janet
Gebra
Pilly Miller
Leslie Gates
Bob
Shepard’s Field
Texas
Joe Netergall
Dave McGaffey
Kenneth Blanchard
Illinois
Mast
Paul Mast
Dave Hussman
Wayland
Glad Mast
Emma Miller
Corps Meeting At K P Hall In West Chester Re Corps
The West Chester Re Corps met at K P Hall. Treasurers and secretaries reports were read. The relief committee reported 15.70 given for the month. Red Cross bonds and stamps purchased, cash given, and fourteen boxes shipped to boys since last meeting. General orders and pledge salute the flag were discussed. A department convention review was presented and plans for a social were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Re Corps
K. P. Hall
Relief Committee
Red Cross Chat Naw
Lorena Lynn
Pansy Hill Club Sets June Meeting Under Host Mrs Cantoni
Mrs. Tom Cantoni hosted the Pansy Hill club meeting with Vice President E L Rouse presiding. Plans were announced for a July 5 gathering at the Babb home, with committee members E Rouse Lloyd Neiswanger and Babb coordinating refreshments and dishes to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cantoni
Pansy Hill Eclub
E. L. Rouse
E Rouse
Lloyd Neiswanss
Babb
Neiswanger
River Freight Traffic Shows Value of Inland Waterways
The 6,000 miles of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and tributaries that are navigable prove valuable to a nation at war. Eighteen steel barges can run from Pittsburgh to New Orleans about 2,000 miles with 1,000 tons of freight in 24 days. Four hundred fifty freight cars would be required to carry this freight volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Mississippi
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
Brazil’s Iron Ore Rise Delayed by Coal Shortage
Brazil’s iron ore resources gained notice as incentives to develop them lagged due to North American and European steel sectors securing accessible supplies. The growth of a Brazilian steel industry was hindered by a lack of high quality coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Brazilia
Bones of Cattle Use Estimated at 65 Percent
The department of agriculture estimates about sixty five percent of a cattle carcass is usable bone matter. The remaining bone is processed for glue fertilizer and animal feeds. Annual consumption of bones is estimated at five to six hundred thousand tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob Hammer
Army
Wolf Floral CO
Stanley McKeown, Jr
Faris
Betty Kiefer
Mercy Hospital
J. W. Keifer
Buckwalter
East Main
North 7Th
Phyllis McKeown
Reva McKeown
J. B. Bonsehane
Sat
Helen Stone
Mrs. L. C. Stone
Lois Pearson
Audra Pearson
Ainsworth
Lois
Dan Hershberger
Paul Snakenberg
Betty
Davenport
Hershberger
Charis
Iil
J. H. Wheelan
Dubuque
Mr. Wheelan
Mike Mack
Reynolds, IL
Don Kiesey
Army Air Base
Rapid City
South da
Kota
Leona Oak
Helen
Columbus Junction
H. A
Roger Sheetz
Ashley
North Carolina
Andy Sheetz
Norfolk
Virginia
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Motor Service
W.L
Richard Durian
Luane Thomas
Hedrick
Carl Nelson
Doroithy Marie
Glen Dunkin
Barbara Mae
North
Iowa
Lester Schooley
Sidney Eugene
Ies
C. V. Crull
A. No
Martha Wylie
Manchester
Nashville
Lester Olsen
Hubert Redlinger
Bob Marble
Max Marble
C. M. Flesher
San Angelo
Britain
U. S
Ruth Norris
Hazen
Mary Woodside
Marguerite Beason
Charles Bond
Evemene i
Joe and
Lloyd Maxwell
TieMday
P.m. Masonic Temple
Caroleen Sartor
M. H. Sartor
Eugene Grecian
Qwen Grecian
Cedra Kay Houseal
Ben Houseal
Lucille Ann Knotek
John Knotek
William Paul Crow
Robert Kleege
Ralph Kleese
W. R. Plecker
Jerry Neff
Eugene Manno
Cook
Klein Klothing Ke
Cateress
Pansy Hill Club
Florida
Raiford
Uve
Keanamans
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