Military families and service members visit Des Moines area
Lt. and Mrs. W. D. Dwyer and their children Kathleen and Danny arrive on a ten day leave from Great Lakes Illinois to occupy their West Washington street home. Others noted include Lt. James C. Griffin Camp Ellis and family visiting Des Moines, Maurice Meyer on furlough from Camp Shelby, and WAVES member Eleanor Peeiffer with new Cleveland address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Dwyer
Kathleen
Danny
Great Lakes, Ill
Dwyer
West Washington Street
James C. Griffin
Camp Ellis, Jr
Griffin
Kathryn Ann
Matilda Braunshausen
James T. Caffrey
Des Moines
Eleanor Peiffer
The
WAVES
Cleveland
Eleanor V. Peeiffer
Sterling Hotel
Ohio
Columbus Junction Upsets Winfield For District Basketball Honors
Washington high school faces Columbus Junction in the opening Class A district game at Burlington after Columbus Junction beat Winfield 24 to 22 in the sectional final. The Junction edged ahead 21 to 19 after three and relied on tight defense to bottle up Winfield star Haines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harp
Washington High School
Burlington
Columbus Junction
Winfield
Wapeto
Muscatine Journal
Junction
Wabello
Waperlo J Court
Cotter
Letts
McNeal
Haines
Meeker
Dentzler
Scott
Coon
Sanford
Kistler
Ogier
Ss Olson
Shahan
Remick
van Vranken
Kester
Mexiana Medicated Powder for Skin Irritation
Protect and ease abraised skin with Mexiana the soothing medicated powder. Also relieve burning itching of irritated skin.
Defeat Wayland For Third Time
The Washington YMCA basketball team defeated Wayland 46 to 30 in their third meeting of the season. Washington led 28 to 17 at halftime with Frank Nelson Dick Marshall and Clarence Cross contributing most points while Sommers and Jones led Wayland scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Y. M. C. A
Wayland
Washington
Crawfordsville
Frank Nelson
Dick Marshall
Clarence Cross
Sommers
Jones
Nelson
Bob Marshall
Lt McCormick
Local staffing changes at county clerk and selective service offices
Ada Beth Denison started as stenographer in the county clerk of court's office replacing Anna Mae Howard. Helen Hayes began yesterday as secretary to the selective service board succeeding Jean Walker. Mrs Clarence Rathmel returned from Milwaukee after a weekend with her son and daughter in law and Corporal Harold Rathmel's family. Dale S Rathmel arrived on a 14 day furlough from Camp Fannin to visit wife, son, and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Beth Denison
Anna Mae Howard
Thomassen I.G.A
Helen Hayes
Selective Service Board
Jean Walker
Miss Hayes
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Clarence Rathmel
Milwaukee
Wis
Cpl
Harold Rathmel
Cpl. Rathmel
Billy Mitchell Field
Pfe
Dale S. Rathmel
Camp Fannin
Texas
Stanley
Justice of the Peace Fines Don Powers for Reckless Driving
Justice of the Peace Ben Cop pock imposed a 25 dollar fine plus costs on Don Powers after he pleaded guilty to reckless driving. Powers was stopped on highway 92 east of Washington by the state highway patrol while en route from the tri cities with his wife. authorities accuse excessive speed and erratic driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Ben Coppock
Don Powers
Powers
Washington
State Highway Patrol
Choosing Jury in Wife Slaying Trial
In Ida Grove selection of a jury for William M. Lorenzen 58 on a murder charge progressed slowly. Fifty-one of the original panel of 100 prospective jurors were dismissed during the afternoon venire examination, mainly for occupational reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Grove
William M. Lorenzen
Oversight Omits Sergeants in 1817 Peace Establishment
When the Peace Establishment act was enacted in 1817 the U S marine corps strength was fixed at 918 officers and men but sergeants were accidentally left out of the appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Marine Corps
Deficiency Bill Recommended by House Appropriations Panel
The House Appropriations Committee advanced a deficiency appropriations bill to cover overruns across federal agencies this fiscal year. Key items include 240.1 million for overtime pay, 1 million for the State Department emergency diplomacy fund, 30 million for VA facilities, 7.5 million for emergency housing, and 127.5 million for emergency community facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House Appropriations Committee
State Department
Veteran Administration
Sharp Fighting In Cassino Again
Allied reports say new fighting erupted in Cassino as the Anzio battle eased into small clashes and artillery duels. Freezing rain and floods hindered operations on the beachhead and the 5th Army front, with British forces bogged down by rain and snow. The Cassino thrust appeared limited in scope during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Italy
Cassino
Anzio
5Th Army
Ins de Cassino
Neighbors Honor Florence Thomas Birthday Surprise
A group of neighbors gathered at Florence Thomas's home to celebrate her approaching birthday. After a lavish potluck dinner, they enjoyed social visits and games such as Chinese checkers anagrams and dominos with attendees including Mrs. Chas. Palmer Miss Davis Mrs. W. S. Duncan Alice Harvey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Thomas
Chas. Palmer
Miss Davis
W. S. Duncan
Alice Harvey
Will E. Jones
Helen Levis
Murray Smylie
John Rath
Clara Thomas
Literature Group Sees Review Of Western Star
Mrs Hugh Hall hosted the March meeting of the Fortnightly Club Literature Department afternoon division. Mrs H C Hall reviewed Western Star by Stephen Vincent Benet. A short business meeting was led by Mrs Do R McCutchen in place of absent leader Mrs Harry Montgomery. A social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Hall
H. Cc. Hall
Western Star
Stephen Vincent Benet
Do. R. McCutchen
Harry Montgomery
Hall
Margaret Stiles Named Leader of Music Department
Seventeen members of the music department met with Mrs. Richard Johnson for the March gathering. Margaret Stiles was elected leader with J C Holbert as assistant leader and T R Gillespie as secretary treasurer. The group planned a convalescent lap robe project and discussed folk song usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnson
Bruce Lipscomb
Gertrude Englert
Leonard Booth
Dvorak
Boyd White
Foster Bagge
A. Anderson
Carolyn Hamilton
Frank RB. Miller
Margaret Stiles
J. C. Holbert
T. R. Gillespie
Miss Hamilton
Leo Stone
Englert
Bagge
Hospital Reports Three Surgeries and Transfers
Anna Mae Howard of Washington had an appendectomy this morning. Harold Strum of Kalona underwent a tonsillectomy. Nancy Elaine Statler of Keota was discharged with her mother. Karen Kay Neff, an infant, was moved to the pediatrics department at University Hospital in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mae Howard
Washington
Harold Strum
Kalona
Keith Statler
Nancy Elaine
Keota
Karen Kay Neff
University Hospital
Iowa City
Social Calendar Moves Through Busy Week in Community
Local groups schedule meetings and events across Tuesday to Friday. Women’s, church and service organizations meet at schools, churches and halls. pot lucks, sewing, book reviews and fund drives planned. several unit meetings set for Friday afternoon with multiple hostesses listed.
Prisoners of War Paid 80 Cents A Day For Labor
Prisoners of war receive eighty cents per day for their labor. The amount is credited by the war department regardless of the work type or whether done for the government a state or a private contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Linen shower honors Roberta Stewart at J M Lloyd home
Roberta Ann Stewart, bride elect, is honored at a linen shower held yesterday afternoon at the J M Lloyd residence 1215 South Iowa Avenue. Co hosts included Mrs Lloyd and several other ladies. 24 guests attended a one o clock luncheon in a spring motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Ann Stewart
J. M. Lloyd
South
Iowa Avenue
Lloyd
Henry Berdo
George Morrison
Theodore Bailey
Manton M. Hebner
Charles Webb
Mt Vernon
Merrill Harkness
Decorah
Robert Templeman
Bethany
W. J. Fitzpatrick
Chicago
Miss Stewart
Seaman
Jackson Ville
Fla
Ensign Wilton H. Webb
Beeville
Texas
M. M. Hebner
Birthday notices for Franklin Prymek Wieland and others
E B Franklin of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club observes his 86th birthday born in Jefferson county. East Highland residents Mrs Clara Prymek Ronald Wieland and Marcella Mincer accept congratulations today. Marilyn Elaine Rittenhouse marks her fourth birthday, daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Rittenhouse of Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Franklin
The
Journal
Jefferson County
East Highland
Clara Prymek
Ronald Wieland
Marcella Mincer
Marilyn Elaine Rittenhouse
Marion Rittenhouse
Ainsworth
Mr and Mrs Alex McCreedy Celebrate 44th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Alex McCreedy of Haskins observe their 44th wedding anniversary today. The notice lists other readers wishing birthday greetings to Doris Klepfer Readlyn Virginia McLaughlin Monmouth College student and several local residents including Mrs Henry Kiefer Palestine T W Harwood Merle Smith Mrs Delbert Dannel Mrs Dave Benson Muriel Beenblossom Lyle Brock D W Cap Harvey and Florence Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex McCreedy
Haskins
Doris Klepfer
Readlyn
Virginia McLaughlin
Monmouth College
Illinois
Henry Kiefer
Palestine Community
T. W. Harwood
Merle Smith
Delbert Dannel
Dave Benson
Muriel Beenblossom
Lyle Brock
D. W. “Cap” Harvey
Florence Thomas
John Adams of Ainsworth Observes 80th Birthday
John Adams of Ainsworth marks his 80th birthday today and on February 28 he and Mrs Adams celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Ainsworth
Mrs. Adams
Struck by Automobile, Dies in Hospital
Charles City. Frank Johnson seven year old boy died after being struck by an automobile and dying in a hospital. Authorities reported the accident details remain under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Frank Johnson
Cheryl Rae Cook Turns Seven Today
Cheryl Rae Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Cook, reaches her seventh birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Rae Cook
Mrs
Eli Cook
Wittmer Couple Observes First Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Robert Wittmer of Washington celebrate their first wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wittmer
Washington
Cedar Valley man injured in auto crash last Tuesday
Read in Cedar Valley hospital Monday morning classified ads report injuries from a collision at an intersection involving Ezra Tubbs. The injured man is survived by five sons and six daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley Hospital
Ezra Tubbs
Nine teenth Century club elects delegates to federation convention
At a regular meeting Mrs. Manton Hebner hosted the group after a luncheon. The club voted a 10 donation to the Red Cross. Delegates Mrs. A. Anderson and Mrs. Orville Elder were chosen to attend the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in St. Louis April 25 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Morrison
Maud MccCreedy
O.E.S
Ecehetteieitas Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple
Ladies Aid Society of
Trinity Lutheran
Walter Schroeder
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
C. C. Reeves
Earl Booth
Carl Jarrard
Walnut Women's Club
Everette Lewis
U.S.O. Fund
Rural Women's Club
Doyle Jarrard
Rebekah Club
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
P. F. Whisler
St. Rita Circle
Paul Horak
Nineteenth Century Club
Manton Hebner
Red Cross
A. Anderson
Orville Elder
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
St. Louis
Robert Patterson
Penthouse
Bogota
Virginia Paxton
Colombia
South America
International Extension Bureau
Paxton
Birthday Dinner at Turnipseed Home Prairie Flower
A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the Lloyd Turnipseed home honoring Lloyd Jr born March 1 Mrs Milo Patterson born March 3 and Mrs Robert Lowe Jr born March 4. A chicken dinner with ice cream and frozen strawberries followed. Guests included Dorothy Turnipseed and members of the Patterson and Turnipseed families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower
Lloyd
Hats Sold in Fractions At Bargain Prices
A local shop promotes hats by fraction units with half and whole hats from Fisk Gage and Brewster priced from 3.96 to 6.95. The same store advertises Gossard corsets Nelly Don and other spring dresses with varieties like seer sucker and ginghams from 3.95 to 7.95. A humorous note mentions a five gallon honeymoon tied to a sailor marriage and gas and car allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk, Gage, Brewster
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Wolf’s Flower
Just
A. E. Atchison
Maurice Meyer
Camp Shelby
Miss
Richard
J. W. Meyer
Glen McFarlane
Shirley Bowden
Red Cloud
Nebr
Frank McFarlane
Patterson
Alvin Jones
Salt Lake City
Utah
John D. Jones
Charles Kallous
Robert Beranek
Ed Beranek
Ed Kallous
Howard Sprecker
Sigourney
Columbus
Chafe
Helman’s
Turper
Helman’s Style Shop
Turper's Furriers of
St. Louis, Missouri
Dennis Lynch
WAR
D.m.Hore
Harve P. Wilson
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
William Beggs
Seventh St
Sunshine Community Club
Marion Sheetz
West Chester
W.S
Valley Women
Grace Hill
Farm Bureau
Women of Community
A.m
Fieasant Hill Ladies Aid
Ciety
Howard Witting
Laneoip Ptas
Andias
Jacob Wenger
St. James Circle
Harry Barker
Priday Friendship Club
Lydia Juzeler
Offic
Ers
W.S.C.S
Charles R. Wilson
Marion Ave
Robert Reaney
Paul Mayer
Wyatt Marbourg
C. B. Reed
W. 3Rd
Roberta Stewart
Fred L
George C. Stewart
State Cafe
Roberta
Ensign Webb
United Presbyterian Church
Stephen
Coats
Styles
Rothschild’s
L’a Club
Little’s Furniture
Hoss
Joe Wright
Sterling
Rothmoor
M. D
Coffee Club
South Carolina
Hazel Rapp
South Side
Seersucker
Madras
Nelly Don
Ann Foster
Rothschilds
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