Local News Update and Civilian Moves in Fairfield
County treasurer Bill Howell is ill this week and away from the office. Harold Johnson his wife and son Steve move into a new home at 714 South Second Avenue, formerly living in Fairfield while Mr. Johnson served. Memorial Day cemetery lettering offered by Iowa Memorial Co. with manager S. W. Easter at 215 South Iowa Avenue. Livingston Sr. and his son Bob expected home tonight after a Kansas City trip to address lumber dealers at a Council Bluffs convention.
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Bill Howell
Harold Johnson
Steve
South Second Avenue
Mrs. Johnson
Fairfield
Mr. Johnson
Iowa Memorial Co
Rock of Ages Granite
S. W. Easter
Iowa Ave
D. P. Livingston, Sr
Bob
Kansas City
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Rewaxing technique for scratched spotted surfaces
Spotted waxed surfaces can be cleaned by washing with turpentine and re-waxing. If the wood is dark, tint the wax to match its color.
Iowa Officers Use Plane In Illegal Goose Hunt Patrol
Iowa conservation officers expand tracking methods with an airplane and radio network to pursue illegal hunting as half a million blue geese move along the Missouri river bottoms. The spring patrol involves Missouri South Dakota and Nebraska cooperation with the U S Fish and Wildlife Service and uses motorboats cars and the plane to ensure safe passage.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Missouri River
State Conservation Commission
Missouri
South Dakota
Nebraska
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Carole Ann Straube Discharged From Hospital
Carole Ann Straube of route three was discharged from the hospital this morning.
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Carole Ann Straube
Route Three
Invitations sent for amateur tourney at the Y in March
Invitations were mailed to 36 towns plus Nichols and Sigourney for an independent amateur basketball tournament at the Washington Y in late March. Five teams have replied favorably. 18 to 24 teams are expected, with possible extension into a second week. Entry fee is three dollars. prizes include trophies and medals.
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Iowa
Washington “Y
Nichols
Sigourney
Washington
Burlington
Dallas Chamberlin
Norris
Dunwoody
Tucker
Brighton Social Notes and Local Moves
Don ald Hoskins returns from overseas to Des Moines for work with wife and son to join later. J. F. Manns visit Coppock. Ben Solomon, a Chicago University student, visits. Lou Stacy visits her daughter near Ainsworth. New ninth son born Feb 28 to Fred Riley and wife. L. E. White and Lucy Fleak visit Ottumwa. Fleaks from Waterloo visit Jamesons. Stockmans move back from Washington after purchasing the old Rader property. Closing out sale of Mrs. Katie Eicher’s household goods. Ira Saunders excavates basement at Stockman home. Jane Edmondson and...
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Edna Crile
Brighton
Donald Hoskins
Des Moines
J. F. Mann
Charles Davison
Coppock
Ben Solomon
Port Royal
N. Y
Chicago University
Alfred McCracken
Clyde Coffin
Lou Stacy
Herbert Campbell
Ainsworth
Fred Riley
L. E. White
Lucy Fleak
R. L. Jameson
Esther
Ottumwa
Laban Fleak
Waterloo
Jameson
Kalona Upsets Oskaloosa in District Playoff
Kalona high school stunned Oskaloosa 38 to 32 in overtime at Ottumwa, with A Gingerich scoring four points in the extra period. Kalona advances to face Chariton in the Class A final, while Washington Crawfordsville and other area teams push toward sub state action with several late results across Class A and B.
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Kalona High School
Oskaloosa
Oskies
Ottumwa
Kalona
A. Gingerich
Chariton
Eddyville
Washington County
Iowa City
Washington
Otttumwa
Crawfordsville
Martinsburg
Darning Secrets for Neat Repairs
Practical tips for mending clothes. Use a fine needle and short thread to avoid puckering. Choose thread that blends with the fabric, preferably from the same cloth or a close shade. Darn on the right side, steam press on the wrong side, then brush the right side to lift the nap.
Final coat determines radiator heat with non metallic paint
The last coat of paint on a radiator must be non metallic to maximize heat output. A metallic final coat reduces emitted heat, while earlier coats may be metallic.
Tasty Grapefruit Tips and Local Moves
Home recipe notes suggest halved grapefruit centers filled with honey or cherry juice for flavor. Local residents Zella Gilhian, Mrs. B. V. Galbry, and Mrs. Victor Stacey are mentioned with weekend visits and family travels. Property and residence changes include Earl Hopkins buying land to build a garage residence, Gale Dickinson relocating west of Pleasant Plain, and the Lahr family moving to the Waterhouse property.
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Zella Gilhian
Rockford
Iowa City
E. L. Edmondson
B. V. Galbry
Victor Stacey
Wayland
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Edna Crile
Earl Hopkins
Gale Dickinson
Pleasant Plain
A. B. Dickinson
Joe Lahr
Harry Wentworth
Robert Waterhouse
Doan's Pills Promising Kidney Relief
Tired kidneys disrupt sleep and cause backache and swelling. The ad urges the reader to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills, a diuretic claimed to cleanse poisonous matter from blood and restore energy.
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Ezeer
Doan
Birthday anniversaries and birthdays noted in local notices
Mr and Mrs Frank Dvorak celebrate a wedding anniversary today marking their 48th. John Krause and Mrs. E A Testroet observe birthdays alongside relatives Joyce Ann Switzer Sandra Ann Deatsch Barbara Anna Besser and Roderick Kerr. Others: San Sechulty Charles Brown Bill Shannon Golia Miller Richard Lease Leona Mincer Lucille Weber Howard McCleery Elinor Kimmel John Harley Rooks Lloyd Simons.
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Frank Dvorak
John Krause
Ainsworth
Joyce Ann Switzer
Frank Switzer
Sandra Ann Deatsch
Romauld Deatsch
Riverside
Barbara Anna Besser
Norbert Besser
Harper
San. Sechulty
Charles Brown
Bill Shannon
Golia Miller
Richard Lease
Crawfordsville
John MecCrabb
Lexington
Evelyn Dea
Leona Anne Mincer
Lucille Marie Weber
East Highland
Howard L. McCleery
Elinor Kimmel
John Kimmel
Iowans Debate Corn Supply and Livestock Feed
Iowa officials and farmers testified on corn rationing with concerns over livestock impact. The plan could cut feed by up to 75 percent in poultry, while advocates urged focusing on grain production and expanding future livestock output. Aggregate calorie comparisons were cited for wet milled corn versus feed to cattle, dairy cows, hogs, and poultry, and crop estimates were disputed by critics of the agriculture department.
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Helme
Eastern Stars Host Pinochie Party at Masonic Temple
Eastern Star members held a pinochie afternoon in the Masonic temple with Mrs. Claud Rhode beck scoring high and Mrs. Walt Steele low. Hostesses Mrs. T. A. Flenner and Mrs. Sam Sigafoose served refreshments as the dining table featured green St Patrick's Day decorations.
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Masonic Temple
T. A. Flenner
Sam Sigafoose
Claud Rhodebeck
Walt Steele Low
Sunset Circle Hosts Family Dinner Meeting
The February gathering of Sunset Circle took place February 28 at Crawfordsville Legion hall with twelve families attending a cooperative dinner. Women worked on quilt blocks while the afternoon was social. The March meeting will be hosted by Mrs. William Twinam on March 28.
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Sunset Circle
Crawfordsville Legion Hall
William Twinam
Church Men Hear Bomb Discussion at Fairfield
A Parsons College panel from Fairfield spoke on the atomic bomb last evening to the Men’s club of the Methodist church. Dean John A. Gates Dr. Fred Hinkhouse and Dr. Porter Miller led a discussion on the bomb’s science and implications including world order or destruction. A quartet sang two numbers and a lunch followed.
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Parsons College
Methodist Church
Fairfield
The
John A. Gates
Fred Hinkhouse
Porter Miller
Hinkhouse
Curie
Lyle Wilcox
Pete Koehler
Elmer Wenger
Jesse Stout
Beverly Brown
Glenn Thompson
Women serve 380 meals at Dutch Market supper
The Baptist church women hosted the semi annual Dutch Market supper in the church dining room and cleared over 200 dollars. Mrs J N Dodd was general chairman and Mrs E H Messer led the dining room committee with Irene Yard handling table decorations of winter myrtle and pussy willows.
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the Baptist Church
J. N. Dodd
E. H. Messer
Irene Yard
P E O Chapter Elects D P Livingston President
P E O Chapter elects Mrs D P Livingston as president at a March business meeting held at Mrs W W Wilson's home. Eighteen members attend as retiring president Mrs R H W McCleery presides. Livingston chosen delegate to the Sioux City state convention in June.
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D. P. Livingston
J. P.E.O
W. W. Wilson
R. H W. McCleery
Livingston
Stte
Sioux City
Dade Shearer
Milo Sorden
G. W. Rudiger
Harriet Clendenning
C. M. Keck
D. A. Huber
Homer Stephen
T. A. Michels
Braden Club Appoints Elmer Mason as Hostess
Braden club met Wednesday with eight members as Mrs. Elmer Mason hosted. Alyce Jones led a brief business session. next gathering to be hosted by Mrs. Claude McCoy. Members with March birthdays will provide entertainment. refreshments in a St Patrick day motif were served by the hostess, her daughter, and Mrs McCoy.
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Braden Club
Elmer Mason
Alyce Jones
Claude McCoy
Bauers Host Comrade Class Evening at Home
The Comrade class of West Chester Methodist church met at the Lloyd Bauer home Tuesday evening with devotions by Mr. Bauer. A $5 Red Cross contribution was decided. Carl Peterson and wife led entertainment. prizes were awarded. April meeting planned at Earl Hobbs home. refreshments by the Bauers and Mrs rank Kleese.
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West Chester
Carl Peterson
Earl Hobbs
Bauers
Rank Kleese
American Home Dept
Harvey Davis
Marion Ave
W.S.C.S
Mrs. Frank Kleese Hosts Friendly Circle Meeting
The March gathering of the Friendly Circle was hosted by Mrs. Frank Kleese with 12 members present including Mrs. Everett Coon. The group voted a five dollar Red Cross contribution and planned an upcoming meeting hosted by Mrs. Leonard Novak with entertainment by Mrs. John Sherman and Mrs. Charles Schiebel. Members were asked to bring items for a silent auction and refreshments followed the program led by Mrs. Harold Klopfstein and Mrs. Novak.
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Friendly Cirele Club
Frank Kleese
Everett Coon
Red Cross
Leonard Novk
John Sherman
Charles Schiebel
Harold Klopfenstein
Novak
Janus and Wolf Month Explain January Origin
The month of January derives from the two faced Roman god Janus who looks both to the past and to the future. Anglo-Saxons called January the wolf month because hunger drives wolves to raid villages.
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Janus
Poinsettias Care Tips Highlight Longevity
A native shrub of tropical America, the poinsettia shows flame red leaves around inconspicuous flowers. In warmth and humidity leaves persist. water daily without touching leaves, as moisture on foliage causes yellowing and dropping. Protect from drafts, give sunlight and a stable 65 F temperature to extend life.
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Tropical America
Kidney Hormone May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Medical researchers seek a body substance linked to hypertension. Evidence points to a kidney-secreted hormone that can reduce blood pressure, and patients with this ailment may have a deficiency of that hormone.
Social Calendar of Local Meetings and Services
Postponements mark the week as United Presbyterian Ladies Aid and W S C S units reschedule due to World Day of Prayer. Vesper service at 4 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church. Fortnightly club music program open to the public. Pythian Sisters hold initiation practice at 2 p.m. at K P hall. Bible and literature sessions listed with times at Public Library and YWCA rooms. Various American Home departments meet across Tuesday and Wednesday at specified times.
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United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
W.S.C.S. Unit
United Presbyterian Church
Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Linger Longer Club Meets With Mrs H Hoyle
The Linger Longer club met at Mrs. Howard Hoyle's home on Wednesday with Mrs. Henry Sheetz co hosting. President Mrs. Margaret Keyser led a 16 member roll call. Visitors included Mrs. Davy Hoyle Elsie Chmelar and Janice Hoyle new member Mrs. Dale Lance welcomed. Flower exchange planned for April meeting. Entertainment arranged by Mrs. George Bartholomew and Mrs. Forrest Lance with hostess help from Mrs. Clyde Dawson.
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Linger Longer
Howard Hoyle
Henry Sheetz
Margaret Keyser
Davy Hoyle
Elsie Chmelar
Janice Hoyle
Dale Lance
George Bartholomew
Forrest Lance
Clyde Dawson
Water for Life: Daily Body Water Loss Explained
Water sustains all living matter and the human body loses about two quarts daily through breath moisture and excretion. Understanding this loss highlights the need for regular hydration and mindful fluid intake.
Manager returns from France with pay for not working
As Nic MecCleery, the store manager, comes back from France he will be told at the separation center that he can be paid for not working.
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Nic MecCleery
France
Junior High P.T.A. Meeting at School
The Junior High P.T.A. met in room 11 of the high school with 25 attendees. The meeting featured pledge and songs, a secretary treasurer report, and announcements for a white elephant sale on March 21 at Lincoln school.
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Gary Gorham
Reed Green
America
Oakley Payne
Camptown
Mary Margaret Broghammer
E. G. Hamm
Humm
Gene Gorham
Harvey Davis
T. L. Fenn
Warren Stewart
Walter Kiesey
Language status in English kings under Henry IV era
The text notes that King’s English did not become the native tongue of English kings until Henry IV’s reign from 1367 to 1413, marking a shift in language use among rulers.
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England
Henry IV
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