Local notices from town: travels and hospital visits
Mrs N W Shenefelt returns from Oskaloosa after tending Mrs John Bradburg during illness. Mr and Mrs George Slavick travel to Chicago after funeral for Marion T Anderson. Mrs Kathryn Bartosky and daughters attend funeral of Carl B Neuzil in Iowa City. Betty McKay resumes Mercy nursing studies in Iowa City. Cpl Maynard Ayers visits on furlough from Camp Siebert. Ike Knott, in training at Augustana, visits family. Lt Robert W Conner leaves for North Carolina then Texas for training after surprise visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Slavick
Chicago
Betty McKay
Iowa City
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Ives McKay
Robert. W. Conner
Bicetherthal Field
North Carolina
Walter G. Conner
Hillethenthal Field
Texas
Three Little Six Still in Running
Washington bowed out in the district final at Burlington 44 to 10 as three Little Six teams moved on to sub district play this week. Burlington, Ottumwa and Muscatine earned state bid chances with wins. Muscatine hosts Ottumwa in a key sub district while Burlington faces Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burlington
Little Six
Ottumwa
Albia
Muscatine
Davenport
Letts
Denmark
Cedar Falls
Laurens
Creston
Iowa City
John Harp
Demons
Harp
Wayne Marshall
Lyle Box
Dick Vacha
Army
Navy
Local Dashes and Travels of War Era Residents
Mrs Edith Fountain returns to Peoria after a visit with the L J Fountain family and her mother Mrs Bessie Peck in Wellman. J E Fountain departs Cedar Rapids for Camp Meade Md after a stop at Fort Benning Ga. he was in paratrooper training. Oscar Junior Cuddy and daughter of Bloomfield visit the Cuddy home. Corporal and Mrs Joseph West arrive from Orlando Fla and will visit his wife's parents the Weston family. he has a twelve day furlough. Roy Means receives word of promotion to laundry superintendent at Key West Fla and will start soon. Mrs Means will join later. Mrs Ethel Gray of Des Moines visits two weeks. Pvt Bill Ewing and mother Mrs Harry Miller of Jefferson City Mo arrive to visit Pratt family. Ewing finished gunnery school at Laredo Tex and is on ten day furlough. Al Boyd 2C arrives from Parragout Idaho for a 16 day leave. will resume duty as fitness instructor aboard ship. Mr and Mrs Ernest Simpson and Nancy Kay plan a Boulder Colo trip after ten days with relatives. Mr and Mrs BE Ball Cedar Rapids visit Elder. Mrs Henry Berdo leaves for Cheyenne Wyo for a golden wedding anniversary for Rh R Armstrong. Ted Holliday of Washington Dc cannot attend due to government work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. E. J. Fountain
Cedar Rapids
Camp Meade
L. J. Fountain
Fort Benning
Joseph West
Orlando
Fla
George Weston
Roy Means
Ship Service Department
Key West
Florida
Means
Navy
Mr. Means
Bill Ewing
Harry Miller
Jefferson City
R. J. Pratt
Ewing
Laredo
Texas
Westover Field
Maas
Henry Berdo
Cheyenne
Wyo
Rh. R. Armstrong
Ted Holladay
Washington, D. C
Dberdo
Hospital Admissions And Births Reported
Bill Caldwell underwent an emergency appendectomy Saturday afternoon. Anthony Franzen was admitted Saturday afternoon as a medical patient. Mr and Mrs MaeDougall welcomed a seven pound one ounce son at 7 55 PM Saturday. Mrs D W Anderson was discharged yesterday to the Alpha Martin home. Marilyn Bowser of West Chester was discharged this morning. A nine pound four ounce son was born at 10 05 AM to Mr and Mrs Hubert Redlinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Caldwell
Route Two
Anthony Franzen
Brighton
MaeDougall
South Avenue C
D. W Anderson
Ftalph Martin
South Third Avenue
Elliott McKinstry
Route Four
Marilyn Bowser
West Chester
Hubert Redlinger
Route Three
Orris Couple Observe Golden Wedding in Crawfordsville
Mr and Mrs A B Orris marked fifty years of marriage with a family dinner at their Crawfordsville home attended by their three daughters and spouses, grandchildren, and friends. The couple married March 14 1894 in Crawfordsville with Rev T F Barker officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orris
Crawfordsville
A. B. Orris
Henry DeHarphart
Allen
Mt. Union
Roy Larson
Sharon
Fairfield
Paul Hultquist
Davenport
Dwight Brown
Shirley
Carol Jean
Frank
Gertrude Clark
Doll Swartz
Mary Elizabeth McCoy
T. F. Barker
Emma Miller
Glad Mast
Washington
S. K. Orris
Bessie McCoy
J. B. McCleary
8. C. Fletcher
Shirley Brown
D. N. Anwyl
German Air Power Cited Ahead of Invasion
An official source warns Germany still retains strong fighter strength and that breakthrough air raids into western Europe may meet heavy resistance on a clear day. The air war could decide the campaign within 30 to 60 days if weather is no factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiel
Brtunswick-Leipzig
German and Red Armies clash on Ukraine battlefronts
Nazi troops spread along the Bug river as four Red armies pummel Ukraine positions. Vinnitsa Tarnopol Proskurov Nikolaev face imminent threat while Pravda cites the "ghost of Stalingrad" guiding German fears as Soviet forces press forward toward the western frontiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bug
Ukraine
Vinnitsa
Tarnopol
Proskurov
Nikolaev
Stalingrad
Pravda
Social News From Des Moines and Surrounding Areas
Mary Jane Hewitt of Des Moines visits Margaret DeLashmutt for the weekend at the DeLashmutt home. Cpl Joseph L. West and Mrs West of Orlando arrive on furlough to stay with her relatives in Paris and Washington. Phillip Caldwell, aerial gunner, on ten day furlough visits his parents in Des Moines before advanced training in Tampa. Everett Simpson and sons depart Towardsville after visiting Earl Simpson and the Ernest Simpson family. Simpson resumes work with Sheehan Pipe Line Construction in Illinois. A son named Michael Harris is born to Donald Steinhorf of Jackson Heights. a daughter of Frances Steiffel is Hannah Eicher Bailey of New York. George Rudiger and daughter Jeanne Ellen return from Monmouth after Georganne Rudiger stars in a college play. Mrs Emmett Zaiger returns from New London after submarine school graduation exercises for her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Simpson
Duane
Jimmy
Towardsville
Earl Simpson
Ernest Simpson
Boulder
Cole
Mr. Simpson
Ilinois
Sheehan Pipe Line Construction Company
Donald Steinhorf
T7th Street
Jackson Heights
Long Island
N. Y
Michael Harris
Donald
Sternloff
Frances Steiffel
Hannah Eicher Bailey
Washington
New York City
Lend-lease Aids British Farmers
Allan Kline of Vinton Iowa completes an eight week Britain tour under Ministry of Information and Office of War Information. He cites mixed British farm machinery and the need for standardized gear to ease repairs after four years of wear. He says American and British farmers share common interests and should avoid conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
United States
Kline
Succulent Feed and Water Needs for Dairy Cattle
The text explains that succulent feed like silage is nutritious but not essential for milk production. It emphasizes that dry matter nutrients drive milk output, and cows must drink plenty of water. Access to water from bowls or ample supply reduces the need for succulent feed.
Cost Gap Between Heavy and Light Chicks in Tests
In a recent test, heavy sexed pullet chicks cost 17 cents more per pullet than light breeds. For straight-run chicks, heavy breeds cost 6 cents less per pullet than light breeds.
Women in Australia workforce aids war effort
Women constitute nearly one in three workers in government and semi government munitions, shipbuilding and aircraft works. About one-quarter of Australia’s 840,000 employed women are already engaged in direct war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Topping Bake Pastries as Tiny Crispy Squares
Prepare pastry dough as small squares or diamonds shape. Bake until crisp, then cool. Just before serving, sprinkle over sweetened fruits for a crisp, contrasting topping. The squares stay crunchy when added at the last moment.
Korea Development After Occupation by Japan
Since acquiring Korea, Japan has modernized the peninsula economically and industrially, while diminishing its charm. The 5000 miles of railway carry 20 million passengers annually, easing ox-cart and river traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Japan
Peninsula
Township Officers At Contact Meeting
The Home Economics Extension of Farm Bureau held its annual contact meeting at the Farm Bureau office. Officers and 27 women discussed 1944 goals including food production, war savings, Red Cross, seeds for Britain and China relief, and community programs. County and township officers, led by Mrs. Roscoe Eliason, contributed to planning across multiple townships, with lunch prepared by Miss Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics of Extension
Farm Bureau
Roscoe Eliason
Leits
Seventh District
Red Cross
Britain
China
Richard Stephens
Merle Twinam
W. L. Gates
Bond
Thos. Gerdes
R. J. Kleese
Claude Rhodebeck
Blanche McConnell
Clay Township
Frances Meachum
H. Hagans
Oregon Township
Wim. L. Zager
Hugh Morris
Washington County
Miss Foster
Social Calendar List For Week City Events
Community groups announce meetings and activities for Monday through Thursday. DeMolay, YWCA rooms, American Home departments, and D.A.R. events are scheduled with meetings, initiations, dinners, and speakers at locations including Masonic temples and churches.
Have St. Patrick's Party for Society Wth Manda Davis
Mary Manners reports Crawfordsville events on March 11 with the Union Young People group at Manda Davis home enjoying St Patrick's party. Twenty members attended with Irish storytelling and green attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Party For Society
Manda Davis
Crawfordsville
Union Young Peoples Society
Presbyterian and
U. P
St. Patricks
St. Patrick
Clarence Davis
Vail
Iowa
Paul John
Davis
Presbyterian Church At
Methodist Church
D. D. Owens
Pygmies Divided Into Regional Groups Across Continents
The text explains Pygmies as a racial group with two main divisions. African Pygmies live near the equator across Africa and Negritos inhabit Dutch New Guinea, the Malay peninsula, and the Philippine and Andaman islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Equator
Dutch New Guinea
Malay Peninsula
Philippine
Andaman Islands
Consumer credit declines as wartime income cuts use
The Federal Reserve board reports consumer credit outstanding fell about 4.5 billion dollars from September 1941 to April 1943. High wartime incomes enabled cash payments, goods shortages and government credit restrictions aided the drop, leaving 5.2 billion outstanding in April 1943 versus 9.7 billion in September 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
Cranberry Production Dominated by Massachusetts
Massachusetts supplies over half of the 70 million pounds of cranberries. The Pilgrims gathered the first wild berries there, likely serving them with wild turkey at the first Thanksgiving. Wisconsin and New Jersey vie for second, with Washington and Oregon close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Washington
Oregon
Ladies Aid Meeting With Mrs Peters in New Haven
The New Haven Ladies society met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Arthur Peters. President Mrs Nola Jackson led devotions by Rev Peters. Members reported on house cleaning tips. A new member joined. The aid voted a donation to the Red Cross fund. Tea towels were exchanged and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Ladies Society
Arthur Peters
Nola Jcson
Peters
Red Cross Fund
Club Plans Surprise Anniversary Party for Klopfsteins
The Good W club held a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Joe KlopfStein as they marked their fourth wedding anniversary. Twenty eight members and families attended the Saturday evening event at the Klopfstein home for a pot luck supper and games after arrival at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Klopfstein
Good W
Klopfenst
Local Names Acknowledge Dima Day Greetings
A list of individuals including Ardelle Hasty John Hough West Chest LaVelle Ariene Bradford Hes LaVonne Dawson Kathleen Buenneke Ainsworth ter Mineer John Richard Ellen Elaine Gray Ao Sheetz Valley Bar Tew linger L A Holland Otto Frey Noble accept Dima Day greetings today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardelle Hasty
Ice
John Hough
West Chest
LaVelle Ariene Bradford
Hes LaVonne Dawson
Kathleen
Buenneke
Ainsworth
Ter Mineer
John Richard
Igj
Ellen Elaine Gray
Ao Sheetz
Valley
Bar Tewlinger
Nob Years Gla Hosts Wenger and Wollrab Birthday News
Wilbur Wenger son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wenger of Nob years Gla today celebrates third birthday for Lares Wollrab son of Mr and Mrs Ponald Wollrab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Wenger
Ralph Wenger
Lares Wollrab
Si Ponald Wollrab
Birthday List Notables Include Three Local Ladies
Mrs Richard Scott of F burg Mrs Howard Fisher of riverside community celebrate birthdays today along with Mrs Lk Spencer aged 89.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Scott
Fburg
Howard Fisher
Riverside
Lk. Spencer
Toda
Maggie DeLashmutt Birthday Dinner Recalls Classmates
Margaret DeLashmutt known as Maggie celebrated her birthday with a dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs M Lashmutt. The event recalls her high school classmate circle and names the family hosts in a local notice style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret DeLashmutt
Maggie
Mrs. M
Lashmutt
Announcements of 1.0.C.F. meeting at Odd Fellows hall
The group schedules a 8 oclock Tuesday evening gathering at Odd Fellows hall. Agenda notes include work toward end degree and mentions candidate Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F
Odd Fel
Hall
Wellman
Ewe Production Practices for High Per Ewe Output
Practical notes on maximizing ewe production, stressing use of best available ram, proper feeding and care at breeding, flushing ewes before lambing, attentive management during lambing, and providing ample succulent feed for nursing ewes and growing lambs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Motys
Wes
Wolf’s Flower Shop
N. W. Shenefelt
Oskaloosa
John Bradburg
Kathryn Bartosky
Clara Rummerhart
Kansas City
Mayme Jurich
Bartosky
Carl B. Neuzil
Neugil
Cpl. Maynard
Ayers
Camp Siebert, Ala
Harrison
Ike'’ Knott
Augustana College
Rock Island
FH Knott
David P. Uryingston, Jr
N.A
T.C
Ward Island
Corpus Christi
Little’s Furniture
Pas Murphy
Eversman
Roecker
Paule
Wischmier
Ashley Williams
Baldus
Platt
Ration News
Washington Concrete
Armour's Stock Yard
Meh
Edith Fountain
Peoria
L. J Fountain
Bessie Peck
Oscar ‘Junior’ Cuddy
Bloomfield
Oscar M. Cuddy
Ethel Gray
Des Moines
al Boyd
Parragut
Idaho
Karen Kay
Farragut
Mr. Ernest Simpson
Nancy Kay
Colo
Munson
Ball of
Ce-dar Rapids
David R. Elder
FG Pr Fc
Maxwell
Crull
Marehall
Bostwick
Hoileau
Vacha
Whittaker
Hartzell
Day
C. V. Grall
Western
Europe
Mary Jane Hewitt
M. E. DeLashmutt
Indianola
Joseph L. West
Joe West
Paris
Pfe
Phillip Caldwell
Wy. W. Caldwell
Air Corps
Harlingen
Tampa
George Rudiger
Jeanne Ellen
Monmouth
Ill
Georganne
Monmouth College
Emmett Zaiger
New London
Women In War Work
T.T.T
Richard A. Stewart
Masonic Temple
Winna Y.W.C.A
Tuesday Heights Club
Lulu Finch
O.E.S
American Home Dept
Y.W.C.A
Ed Sullivan
Alma Hearne Holland
Harveys Meek
Noble Grand Circle
St. Paul's Women’s Guild
American “Legion Auxiliary
Pascal Arcadie Legion Hall
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
1St Kings
Rosemary Club
Lloyd Foster
P.E.D
South America
W. Livingston
Kolah Club
John Cherry
Men's Brotherhood of Methodist Church
Dutch Market
Eit
Baptist Church
J. A. Hawthorne
E. Main
Rebekah Club
Fred D. Stewart
Stewart P.T.A
Mary Manners
D. W. Gilberts
W. C. Rauscher
Fredrick
Billie
Lee Lease
Rauscher
Louise Holmes
Consumer Credit
George
Chas. George's
Ladies Aid
Mrs. Peters
Klopfensteins
Lewis Sik
East Second Street
Carol Jean Weeks
Morrow
Frances
Mrs
Ine Weeks
Salem
Ewe Production
Thurs
Ord
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