Local Farm Bureau Women Attend Iowa Convention
Mrs H G Richardson travels to Des Moines with Ruth Foster and others to attend the Iowa Farm Bureau women state convention. Extension leaders plan a year ahead women's program. Pvt Donald Bishop transfers to Mayo General Hospital from Crile General Hospital. Car of wheat advertised by Farmer's Elevator. Sue Reif visits California relatives. Griggs completing pilot training at Merced Army Air base. Yosemite trip noted. Keith Hardy and Richard Applegate enroll in Wentworth Military Academy summer session in Lexington Mo with R O T C program. Terry Anderson, marine, to graduate at Notre Dame then join Paris Island duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Coury Home
Merle Twinam
Crawfordsville
Sue Reif
West Chester
A/C
Clyde Griggs
Merced
Calif
Griggs
Merced Army Air Base
Hiss Reif
Yosemite National Park
Keith Hardy
Emma Hardy
Wentworth Military Academy
Lexington
Richard Applegate
Don B. Applegate
R. O. T. C. Miltary
Wentworth
United States
Terry Anderson
Glenn Anderson
Marine Corps
Notre Dame University
South Bend
Ind
Des Moines
Paris Island
Local service members and family news from Washington area
Louisa Young and her mother Mrs. R. S. Young visit Blue Island Illinois. Eleanor Peiffer 2/C sails to Cleveland to join WAVEs. Pvt William Vinton spends a ten day furlough with his wife and two children. Sgt Charles Wulf on 15 day furlough with wife Elaine. Dr James H. Grier and Mrs Grier return to Monmouth Illinois. Edward Lenninger furlough ends at Fort Meade. John Robert Anderson known as Bob, graduates with silver wings at Chandier Army Air Field, becomes second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vinton
McClelland
Ala
Charles Wulf
Fort Benning
Elaine
Charles J. Wolfe
Julius Walf
Anna Lenninger
Esther
Howard C. Snyder
Davenport
Edward Lenninger
Fort Meade
John Robert Anderson
Glenn Anderson
Des Moines
Washington
Norrow
Williams Field
Army Advanced
Chandier
Ariz
Army Air Corps
Bob
Washington High School
Drake University
Effie Anderson
Andy Augustine
West Chester
Hospital Discharges and Births Reported
Mrs Ralston Meek of 320 West Main street was discharged Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lewis Anderson of 910 North Sixth avenue welcomed an eight pound thirteen ounce son born at 8 25 last night. Mrs Donald Batterson and daughter Donna Rae of 508 North Iowa avenue were discharged yesterday. Dennis Dove of Wellman underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs Paul Campbell and son Philip Jesse of Ainsworth were discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston Meek
West Main Street
Lewis Anderson
North Sixth Avenue
Donald Batterson
Donna Rae
North
Iowa Avenue
Paul Campbell
Philip Jesse
Ainsworth
Iowans May Pass Stassen's Support
Iowa delegates at the national convention face a split history. Observers note Iowa Republicans differ on Stassen and Dewey, recalling Lincoln era divisions and long memories of Minnesota remarks. Delegates may seek a winning bandwagon despite past tensions and neighborly sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Bumbarger
Iowa Daily Press
Chicago
Ill
IDPA
Iowa
Harold KE. Stassen
Minesota
South America
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Stassen
Minnesota
Harrison E. Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Spangler Takes Early Spotlight
Chicago June 26 IDPA Harrison Earl Spangler of Iowa dominates Republican convention chatter. As national chairman he reshaped the party and faces rumors of replacement while Iowa hopes he stays. Spangler signals resignation only after the national committee meeting post convention. Cedar Rapids attorney and Iowa committeeman remains a central political force with enduring influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Bumbarger
Iowa Daily Press
Chicago
Ill
IDPA
Harrison Earl Spangler
Iowa
National Party
Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Towa National
Troops Seize Mt Tapotchau as Saipan Battles Grow
Saipan island action raises U S confidence in capturing the entire Marianas within 1500 miles of Tokyo. Americans hold Ta p otchau peak while repelling a dawn Japanese counterattack. naval air forces report heavy enemy losses and 402 planes sunk or damaged in the Saipan operation and related battles off Iwo Jima and nearby waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Mt. Tapotchau
Tanapag Harbor
Saipan
Marianas
Tokyo
U. S
Philippines
Chester W. Nimitz
Iwojima
Voltana Islands
Japan
Iowans In Washington 4-H Livestock Prices Exempted
J L Harrison of the OPA says ceiling prices will not be enforced on livestock raised by 4 H club members and sold at their annual stock shows. Congressmen Talle and others praised the decision as vital to keeping incentives for Iowa youth. Most Iowa house members plan to attend the Republican National Convention in Chicago after recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Daily Press
Washington, D. C
IDPA
J. L. Harrison
OPA
Henry O. Talle
Iowa House
Chicago
Congress
Dorothy Votruba and Charles Dawson Wed at Wellman Church
The wedding of Dorothy Votruba and Pvt. Charles Dawson took place at five o'clock yesterday at the Wellman Baptist church. Rev. Ada Hillis officiated the double ring ceremony attended by both families with Lucille Votruba and Cpl. Duane Dawson as attendants. The bride wore a blue crepe dress with white accessories and corsage. the bridegroom's sister and brother stood beside them. After six months of work in Salina, Mrs. Dawson will reside with the Votruba family at Camp Phillips upon her husband’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Votruba
A. Votruba
Pvt
Charles Dawson
Camp Phillips, Kan
Verne Dawson
Wellman Baptist Church
Ada Hillis
Lucille Votruba
Cpl
Duane Dawson
Miss Votruba
Dawson
Salina
Kan
Camp Phillips
Votruba
War Advances Along Cherbourg Coastline
Allied forces pushed a five mile coastal strip east of Cherbourg as tanks moved toward the waterfront. Isolated pockets of resistance remained in the northwest peninsula near Cape De La Hague as the campaign continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
Cape de la Hague
Rich in TNT Borneo supplied to World War I munitions
Rich in TNT Borneo's crude petroleum yielded toluene in large quantities during the first World War for the manufacture of TNT trinitrotoluene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Island
Nellie Kos Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party
Nellie Kos, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bohumil Kos, marked her fifth birthday in Bethel by inviting schoolmates, teachers, and friends. Nadine Sojka led bingo high score, followed by refreshments and a birthday cake with five candles. Guests included Nadiene Sojka, Luella Sojka, and many family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Nellie Kos
Bohumil Kos
Nadine Sojka
Nellie
Grandma Kos
Francine Straube
Nadiene
Luella
Franklin
Donna Jean Sojka
Joan
Jerry
Joy
Jimmy Heck
Robert
Jerry Niffenegger
Sonny Hora
Stanley Soucek
Carole Ann Straube
Henry Soucek
Ronald Hora
Ruth Gideon
Bo Kos
Dickie
Patricia
Carroll Straube
Knoteks Entertain At Chicken Dinner For Lucille Knotek
Lucille Ann Knotek celebrated her third birthday as guest of honor at a family dinner hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs John Knotek. A two course fried chicken meal and angel food cake with three candles followed by homemade ice cream. Guests included Clare Kron and daughter Bertha Frances Draker Donald Lola Eugena Clement Dautremont Henry Scherrer Cecilia Kron and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Ann Knotek
John Knotek
Clare A. Kron
Bertha
Frances Draker
Donald
Lola
Eugena
Clement Dautremont
Henry Scherrer
Cecilia Kron
Ceiling Prices for Meat Available
The local war price and rationing board announced OPA ceiling price lists for beef veal lamb and pork cuts are available at distribution centers and the rationing office. Consumers are advised to obtain a copy of the price chart to verify charges by retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Rolling Mills Deliver 100 Yards in Record Sprint
Rolling Mills America's continuous strip and sheet rolling mills turn out 100 yards of auto body steel at a sprinter's pace of 10 seconds flat, showcasing engineering speed and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolling Mills
America
Geologists Map Water Sources at Army Bases Worldwide
U S Army bases around the world are being surveyed by geologists to locate potable water resources. Geological Survey teams identify aquifers and supply routes that could support landing forces and sustain operations in remote areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
The
Geological Survey
Birthday greetings sent to Burlington residents and others
A list of well wishers extends happy returns to Virginia B. Wright Allen Atkinson Mrs. Charles Clark Mrs. G A Chilgren Burlington Mrs. Elmer Graber Douglas community and Mrs. Alice Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia B. Wright
Allen Atkinson
Charles Clark
G. A. Chilgren
Burlington
Elmer Graber
Douglas
Alice Easter
Soule anniversary observed by Dayton couple
Mr and Mrs Leigh Soule of Dayton Ohio formerly of Washington mark their 26th wedding anniversary today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Soule
Dayton
Ohio
Washington
Local couples mark wedding anniversaries across generations
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin V. Jones observe their first wedding anniversary today. It is the 14th anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brown and the 38th for Mr. and Mrs. M. C. DeLong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin V. Jones
Martin Brown
M. C. DeLong
Norma Jean Krotz and Roger McKeown Reach Milestone Birthdays
Norma Jean Krotz turns twelve today as her parents Mr and Mrs LeRoy Krotz celebrate, and this is the sixteenth birthday for Roger McKeown marking a pair of local coming age events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean Krotz
LeRoy Krotz
Roger McKeown
First birthdays for Kallous Gipple and Mann children
Caroline Jean Kallous Bruce Wayne Gipple and Mary Jo Mann celebrate first birthdays. Caroline is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kallous, Bruce Wayne is son of Mr and Mrs Dean Gipple of Columbus Junction, and Mary Jo is daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Mann of Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Jean Kallous
Charles Kallous
Bruce Wayne Gipple
Dean Gipple
Columbus Junction
Mary Jo Mann
Eugene Mann
Richland
Birthday Candles Mark Names on Community Page
Phyllis Ann Nicholson turns four, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnold Nicholson. Bar Bara Kay Bishop also marks her fourth birthday, child of Mr and Mrs Hugh Bishop. Edward Rees Winga reaches eight years, son of Mr and Mrs John Winga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Ann Nicholson
Arnold Nicholson
Bar Bara Kay Bishop
Hugh Bishop
Edward Rees Winga
John Winga
Birthdays Noted for Patty Sheetz and Miriam Ashby
Observers mark birthdays today for Patty Sheetz daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Sheetz and Miriam Ashby from the Pilotburg community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Sheetz
Merle Sheetz
Miriam Ashby
Pilotburg
Mr and Mrs Allen Chance Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Allen Chance of 305 South Eighth Avenue celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary today. Mr Chance also marks his 77th birthday on June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Allen Chance
South Eighth Avenue
Mr. Chance
Hay Emerges as Nation’s Third Leading Crop
The article notes hay as the third most important crop in the country, highlighting its role in agriculture. It discusses its widespread cultivation and significance alongside other leading crops.
Pen Space Rule For Chickens After Six Months
Four square feet of pen space should be allotted to each chicken after it reaches six months old. This guideline establishes area per bird to ensure adequate living space and welfare.
Social Calendar Of Local Clubs And Meetings
A listing of weekly meetings and events including Friendly Bible class pot luck supper at 6 34 p m hosted by Mrs Mae McClure and varied club gatherings such as Rosemary club Damascus Shrine U P church missionary society Priscilla club Booster club and more with times venues and hosts noted for Monday through Thursday activities and reservations for Country club golf and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Mae McClure
Rosemary Club
Dell Walker
Damascus Shrine
Masoniec Temple
Women’s Missionary Society
U. P. Church
Howard Crozier
Harriet Clendenning
Priscilla Club
Ed Sullivan
Needle and Thread
Carl Hering
Marguerite Hering
Wv. F. W
K. C. Hall
Presbyterian Morning Prayer Meeting Notice
The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church at 114t2 for a short devotional and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Plan Country Club Dinner for Families
Members of the Country club and families will enjoy their June dinner at the clubhouse Thursday evening at 6 30 o clock. The dinner committee includes Mrs Claude Tucker general chairman Mrs J E Kunath telephone Mr Tucker Katherine Mauthe Mr and Mrs Frank B Miller Mr and Mrs Ralph Shanon Dr and Mrs W L Alcorn Mr and Mrs Louie Jones Mr and Mrs Sam Turkington. Following the dinner there will be a program entertainment in charge of Mr Shanon and Mr Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Tucker
J. E. Kunath
Tucker
Katherine Mauthe
Frank B. Miller
Ralph Shannon
W. L. Alcorn
Louie Jones
Sam Turkington
Shanon
Jones
Freezing Green Beans For Storage And Flavor
Guidance from Ruth Foster on selecting beans at the right maturity for freezing. Wash trim and cut pods, scald in bulk water three minutes, cool in cold water, drain, and pack with specific headspace. Use a 2 percent salt brine for flavor and preservation, then quick freeze promptly.
Prairie Flower group to meet at Mary Huber home
Young people of the Prairie Flower community will gather at the home of Mary Huber on Tuesday evening, July 18. The previous meeting featured Leonard Booth in charge of singing with Lorene Booth assisting, Rev. A. E. Jiddams leading devotional service, and Maxine Reeves organizing entertainment, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower
Mar Huber
Leonard
Lorene Booth
A. E. Jiddams
Maxine Reeves
Long-Wearing Garment Advice for Durable Style
The guidance urges conservative design and timing with fashion cycles for lasting wear. It suggests choosing styles in an upward trend or adaptable to remodeling to maximize longevity and usefulness.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf’s Flower
H. G. Richardson
California
Donald Bishop
Mayo General Hospital
Galesburg
Crile General Hospital
Cleveland
Harry Bishop
Ohio Hospital
Farmer's Elevator
Louisa Young
Blue Island
R. S. Young
Mrs. Young
Eleanor Peiffer
Mrs
Elmer Peiffer
James H. Grier
Monmouth
C. W. McLaughlin
Dennis Dove
Wellman
National Committee
Council Bluffs
Nonparceil
Spang
Hickenlooper
Sargent, Spangler & Hines
E. P. Chase
Dorothy Votruba, Pvt. Dawson
S. W. Easter Insurance
West Congress Hotel
Little’s Furniture
John Shields
G. W. Crull
Western Electric
Sonotons
Vacolit
Zenith
State Theatre
Knoteks
P. L. Etter
S. Lowa
Methodist
Country Club
Independent Club
Etta Swift
Ien
Ted Simons
Homemakers Club
Arthur Wiley
Red Cross
Bethel Missionary Society
Donald Brown
Women
Washington Dairy
By Ruth Foster
Mary Huber
Ment
Pittsburgh
Sorrell
Auto Parts
West Madison
Newfoundland
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
CC Co
Coca-Cola
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