Local Notes Highlight Family Travels and Community Updates
Mrs. Frank McFarlane returns from Atlantic Iowa to visit family. James A. Morrison attends his son Lawrence A. Morrison’s graduation in Los Angeles. Rev L A Morrison family plans a fall Washington visit before church work in the Great Lakes. Various residents travel, visit relatives, or plan trips to Des Moines Milwaukee Phoenix and other places. The Union Cafe closes Sunday July 1. Local notices include license and transportation advisories and a list of community movements and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Morrison
Los Angeles
Calif
Lawrence A. Morrison
L. I. F. E. Bible College
L. A. Morrison
Karen
Linda
Vsit
Washington
Great Lakes District
Fred Wanerus
Hubert Morgan
Cedar Rapids
Lou Stacy
Ainsworth
Herbert Campbell
Clarence Whitaker
Syrrel Whitaker
Jefferon Harracks
Arthur Rich
Great Lakes
Port
Embarka
Sale of Three Farms Reported by Martha Butler
Reports list three farm purchases near Columbus Junction and Cotter totaling 75 acres, 177 acres, and 124.5 acres with tenants and purchasers named. Possession given June 15. various local individuals and families noted, plus service updates and community notices about residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
F. D. Smylie
Lester May
Columbus City
D. W. McAfee
Wapello
Paul Wylie
Norma Clegg
Ainsworth
Humphrey Davis
Cotter
G. N. Duncan
Ed H. Settlemire
C. E. Pedigo
Conesville
William G. Lewis
Kenneth Swailes
James F. Swank
Muscatine
Filovd
BK. Dean
Mindinao Island
War News Describes Allied Oil Targets Gains
The article notes Allied air strikes against Nippon oil refineries at Kudamatsu and discusses broader oil targets. It mentions losses at Tarakan and ongoing pressure on Balikpapan and Brunei Bay areas as Australian forces advance against oil and rubber regions in Borneo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nippon Oil Company
Kudamatsu
Honshu
Tarakan
Balikpapan
East Borneo
Northwest Borneo
Brunej Bay
Mayo on five month GE assignment in Rio de Janeiro
Maurice Mayo of Schenectady New York traveling auditor for General Electric is on a five months assignment in Rio de Janeiro Brazil He arrived there by plane on V E day Mrs Mayo accompanies her parents Mr and Mrs C Es Negus of Elkhart Indiana during his absence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Mayo
Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric Company
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Mr. Mayo
Mrs. Mayo
Mrs. C. Es Negus
Elkhart
Ind
Judge Patterson to Sit in for Bechly in Washington
Judge J G Patterson will be in Washington next Tuesday to attend court business. He will substitute for Judge Frank Bechly of Montezuma on that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Patterson
Washington
Frank Bechly
Montezuma
Paper Core Car Wheels Once Common in Passenger Vehicles
For years wheels with paper cores were used on passenger cars as they were believed to expand and contract with temperature changes and dampen road noise. These paper core wheels were later abandoned in favor of steel wheels.
Foreman duties praised for harmony and sincerity
The National Metal Trades association reports that a smiling foreman who knows his workers, asks about their families, and treats employees as valued individuals contributes to harmonious industrial relations and company success. The guidance stresses sincerity and friendliness without paternalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Metal Trades Association
Magnet A Mystery Through the Ages
The article discusses magnetism as a longstanding puzzle spanning 3,000 years. It notes magnets power aircraft, tanks, motors, and secret equipment, while promising future home and industrial products despite their unknown essential nature.
Inks and Spots: Varied Methods to Remove Fading
The article notes that ink removal can be practiced safely on certain fabrics with care. A hidden hem test is advised to detect fading. Some inks lift with simple methods while others need seven or eight professional stages. The term ink covers many colored writing fluids and spots from many sources require different treatments.
Storing Brushes with Turpentine Over Water
A care tip advises storing frequently used paint brushes in turpentine rather than water to prevent bristles from becoming soft and flabby. The guidance highlights solvent storage to maintain brush stiffness and prolong life.
Donna Wylie and Harold Wylie Attend Tarkio Convention
Donna and Harold Wylie attended the WV Convention in Tarkio Missouri last week. Community members visited relatives and hosted dinners with families including Plecker, Knupp, Booth, and Jarrard at various local homes throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna
Harold Wylie
Y.P.C.U
Tarkio
Dale W. Herdlicka
Glenn Knupp
Clayde Knupp
Glenn Fuhr
Karl Booth
Everette Beenblossom
Clayde Knapp
Lorene Erwin
Everette Plecker
Chase Copper
Wellman
Mary Ardith
Stanley Jarrard
Leonard
Lorene Booth
Prairie Flower
Ray Sojka
Day Brothers Have Service Leaves to Visit With Parents
Brighton residents report Day brothers in V 12 programs visiting family as plans include meals and gatherings. Several relatives and friends from Minnesota Iowa and California visit the Day home while others attend preinduction exams and basic training updates.
Marine wedding at San Diego base unites Steele and Marshall
Sergeant Milo W W Steele and Staff Sergeant Maxine L Marshall Steele married June 15 at the Marine Corps Base San Diego chapel. The couple, both Marines, reside at the base after a wedding trip to La Jolla. Colonel Adams officiated with a 6 pm ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Milo
Maxine Steele
San Diego
Milo W.W
Maxine L. Marshall Steele
Third Avenue
Calif
la Jolla
Marine Corps Base
W. Russell
M. W. Steele
C. G. Marshall
Washington
United States Marine Corps Women’s Reserve
United States Marine Corps Reserve
San Diego Marine Corps Base
Julia Bovon
Grand Rapids
Miech
E. O. W. Club Hosts Mrs Scranton With Guests
Mrs. Mary Scranton presided at the E. O. W. Club meeting with ten members and one guest, Mrs. Bess Cocklin of Keota. Plans were made for a fried chicken picnic July 4 at Mrs. Vina Manus' home, with next gathering at Mrs. John Sowash's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Scranton
F.O.W. Club
Bess Cocklin
Keota
Vina Manusiser
John Sowash
News of Our Men in Uniform Returns Home
Waugh Smith is home from overseas service after time as a prisoner of war in Germany. He stays with his parents Rex and wife east of town. Pvt Casey E Jones 37690226 Co C 114th Bn 78th Regt Camp Robinson Ark assigned. Pfc David White of Milton White family near Columbus Junction serves with the 89th division now at Le Havre France and plans to visit Washington county men awaiting transport home. Vaughn Smith arrived home recently for a visit with David White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Norton
Oral Mayo
Brock, Neb
Mr. Norton
United States Army
Fort Knox
Sgt. Norton
Charles Mayo
Iowa State College
Lawrence Raymond Sanford
W. L. Sanford
Columbus Junction
Northwestern University
Evanston
Denver
Colo
Sanford
Grace
David
Set
Kemp
J. O. Kemp
Waugh Smith
Germany
Rex Smith
Pvt
Casey E. Jones
Co. C
Camp Robinson
Ark
David White
Milton White
89Th Division
le Havre
France
Washington County
Vaughn Smith
Hospital Admits and Births In Local Area
Nancy Havel of Ainsworth admitted with lacera tions after her coaster steering failed. Albert and Mrs Mills of North Avenue C welcomed a 5 lb 14 oz daughter born at 19 13. Mrs Gus Peiffer of Brighton admitted as medical patient. Rosemary Jenkins of Ainsworth Leonard Renoux had tonsillectomies. Discharges include Mrs George Bell route four and several others from Harper Wellman Cravordsville and Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Havel
Ainsworth
Albert Mills
North Avenue C
Gus Peiffer
Brighton
Rosemary Jenkins
Leonard Renoux
East Third Street
George Bell
Route Four
F. A. Mattison
Marjorie Kay
Harper
Kenneth Schmucker
Beverly Mae
Wellman
John Frame
Women’s Council Sets June Meeting and Picnic Plan
Seventeen members of the Women’s Council of the Christian church met in the church social rooms for the June session. Mrs Thomas Polk led devotions on Maintaining World Peace with assistance from Mrs Loren Airy. Mrs William Putman reported strong pledges and the president announced committees for the coming year. A July picnic was approved. Refreshments were served by committee members Leslie Beanblossom Tucker Ritz Putman and Wheatley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Council of the Christian Church
Thomas Polk
Loren Airy
William Putman
Leslie Beanblossom
Bessie Tucker
A. E. Ritz
Putman
Leonard Wheatley
Freezing Gooseberries Instructions by County Extension
Ruth Foster explains best picking time for jelly and pie use and warns against sun damaged or weather stunted berries. Wash thoroughly under cold water, trim stems, rinse, and drain. Mix three pounds fruit to one pound sugar or pack without sugar, leave headspace, and freeze promptly.
Wooden bullets and X ray limits in battlefield wounds
Dr Norman P Henderson reports in the British Medical Journal that wooden bullets used by German forces at Cherbourg may reappear in wounds. The bullets, effective to about 100 yards, break on bone and their fragments are unlikely to show on X rays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
Norman P. Henderson
Card of Thanks From Riverside Woman
Mrs Mary Jugenteimer of Riverside Iowa expresses appreciation for cards greetings flowers and gifts received during her hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jugenteimer
Riverside
Iowa
Social Calendar Notices for club meetings
Pythian Sisters regular meeting at 7 30. Walnut Womens club and families ice cream social at Paul Mast home. The Linger club meeting postponed one week. Sunshine Community club afternoon at Mrs George F Koehler. Roll call with patriotic thought. Merry Makers club afternoon at Mrs Harley Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Walnut Womens Club
Paul Mast
Sunshine Community Club
George Ff Koehler
Merry Makers Club
Harley Myers
Birthday and anniversary notices for local residents
Happy birthday wishes mark anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Robert R B Arthur on their Sith wedding date. The third wedding anniversary is noted for Mr. and Mrs. Willard T Hunter. Linda Rae Martin, one year old, is celebrated as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Martin on Route One.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R.B. Arthur
Willard T. Hunter
Linda Rae Martin
Mrs. Raymond Martin
Route One
Birthday greetings listed for local residents
Others accepting birthday congratulations today are Shirley Jean Bowden 17 Mrs. C O Layton Mrs. Clarence Moore head of Crawfordsville Ray Palmer who is in service Mrs Rho ca Smith Charles Sehulty. Robert Hawkins son of Fred Hawkins of Ainsworth is eligible to eat birthday cake today with seven candles on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Jean Bowden
C. Olayton
Clarence Moore
Crawfordsville
Ray Palmer
Rhoca Smith
Charles Sehulty
Robert Hawkins
Fred Hawkins
Ainsworth
Birthday twins noted for Simmering and Freeman families
Tomorrow marks Kathryn Lynne Simmering’s first birthday, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Simmering of route three. Two year old Janet Sue Freeman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Freeman, formerly of Washington, will celebrate tomorrow as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Lynne Simmering
Jerry Simmering
Route Three
Janet Sue Freeman
Kenneth Freeman
Washington
Navy
Dennis Walon to Celebrate Fifth Birthday
Dennis Duane Walon, son of Mr and Mrs Cart Walton of Keota, will observe his fifth birthday tomorrow with family celebration and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Duane Walon
Cart Walton
Keota
Birthday and Sunday Dinner Guests List
Readable fragments name several guests including Mrs. Joe A. Kolesick of route two Ainsworth John Wagner and his son Ernest Mrs. Jim Shalla of the Salem community Mrs. Alice McArtor Wandaline Carter San Francisco Calif 16 grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe A. Kolesick
Route Two
Ainsworth
John Wagner
Ernest
Jim Shalla
Salem
Alice McArtor
Wandaline Carter
San Francisco
Calif
Karen Berkhoff Birthday Honoree Fetes Fifth
Karen Berkhoff celebrated her fifth birthday with a lawn party hosted by her mother Mrs. Berkhoff. She was joined by 14 friends and family members including Kay Rita, Bonnie Kelley, Kathy Pratt, and Duane Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Sue Berkhoff
Dave
C. P. Berkta
Pernoon
Karen Se
Berkhoff
Kermit Klopfenstein
Ies Leighton Kelly
Stanley Hatcock
Entertain Friends In E R Cox Home
Mr and Mrs E R Cox entertained last evening praising their son Staff Sergeant Dean Cox and his fiancee Serene Anderson. The Anderson Cox wedding is tomorrow afternoon after a rehearsal at the Presbyterian church. Guests included the bridal party the bride elects parents and a few intimate friends. Entertainment featured an imaginary suitcase exercise as guests passed slips of paper listing items for the couple. The honorees read the lists and decided trains were necessary. Guests were seated at four quarter tables for one course refreshments served by Mrs Cox with assistance from Mrs Walter Anderson. Refreshments featured pink roses and a pine and white color scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Or- Want
Thomas Kenny
Marine Corps
Sacramento
Calif
George F. Adams
United States Marine Corps
Washington Junior College
Sgt. Steele
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
Burlington
States
Pacific
E. R. Cox
Sergeat
Dean Cox
Serene Anderson
Anderson Cox
Cox
Walter Anderson
Men’s Brotherhood Meeting Postponed to Later Date
The Christian church announces the Men’s Brotherhood gathering set for the 4th will be postponed until a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Brotherhood of the Christian Church
The
Christian Church
Birthday greetings and anniversaries noted in brief
Daughter of Mrs Fred Nelewanger and DeElda Mae Lee celebrate birthdays. Congratulations to serviceman Charles Crull turning 19 and J A Marsh of Ainsworth turning 78 as a Three Quarter Century Club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nelewanger
Charles Crull
Tomorow
Journal
J. A. Marsh
Ainsworth
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Wolf’s Flower
Frank McFarlane
Atlantic
Glen McFarlane
P. L. Etter
Ross Galloway
Waterloo
H. J. MccCreedy
David McCreedy
Wilmington
Del
Rachael Ann Galloway
Gilbert Boucha
Milwaukee
Wisc
Union Cafe
T. J. Pease
Melvin Hillery
Waupun
William Crandall
Des Moines
Daniel Pedtke
Dorothy Anne
Billy Joe
Mary Beth
South Bend, Ind
Ernest Miller
Ronnie
Carole
Mr. Miller
Devil's Lake
N. Dak
St. Cloud
Minn
Joan Keifer
Richmond
G. B. Holden
Virginia Holden
Robert Danville and Brothers
Lila
Medical College of Virginia
Harvey Holden
Holden
FURL
Lynn Sanford
Okinawa
Honolulu
Harry Fullerton
Fred Annas
Leon Fullerton
Keith Robertson
Camp Ellis
Gene Duncan
Jack
Doyle Martin
Joe Martin
Betty Thompson
Albert Thompson
St. Francis Hospital
Grandstand
Neb
Columbus High School
R. J. Allred
United Brethren Church
Verne Boulton
William
Wayland
Little’s Furniture Prunes
Journal By County Rationing Board
Walter Neff
Jerry
H. H. Marian
Elmer Batterson
Sandra
Bonna Rae
Bob Cave
Moline
Davenport
Ralph Herr
Bonita
Russell
Gerald Graf
Ivan Rehmel
Russell Plecker
Harland Blietz
Don Cave
Gladys Knapp
Joyce Graf
Carl Jarrard
Doyle Jarrard
Honna Herr
Grandma Herr
Lloyd Plecker
C. H. Wolfe
Esther
Don Wylie
Rosella Sheetz
Oakland
Rowe
Ednar S. Crile
David Day
John Rievia
Wm. Thompson
Minneapolis
Kenneth Reighard
Howard Reighard
Harmony Club
Albert Saunders
D. J. Kyle
Lillian Jones
J. W. Jones
Tion
Harry Newton
E. O. W. Club
Wm. Lemmon
Cravyfordsville
Mr. Long
Wm. Long
Pittsburgh
Duplate
Duplite
Sorrell
Auto Parts
West Madison
Women’s Council
Ruth Foster
Ed Hite
W. Wash
Karen Berkhoff
DeElda Mae Lee
Sorrell Auto Parts
Bear Frame
ANSE
United States
Ross Motor Service
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