Local Residents Visitances and Military Callups Highlight Week
Mr and Mrs Charles P Zahon of Rock Island visit relatives while he faces a ten day navy call and she joins the WAVES awaiting service Both had worked at the Rock Island arsenal Russell Rohrer and wife plan an east coast trip after visits in Burlington and Washington I E Glick starts Charis corsetiere duties and Mayors family ties etc. Other notes cover SSG Robert Lee Hoehle along with his mother Mrs Irena Hoehle Kalona and Halbfass Muscatine gathering A family dinner honors SSG Hoehler and Edna Gast of Chicago Amid surgeries and hospital stays Floyd Crayne undergoes surgery at University hospital Iowa City Ruth McGraw visits from Chicago with J L McGraw and H J Brenneman home SSG Ernest Baker on furlough from Camp Roberts visits Richland and relatives Carl Zieglowsky hosts family dinner for Baker at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Zahon
Rock Island
Dorothy
John Ryan
Robert Lee Hoehle
Irena Hoehle
Kalona
Washington
S/Sgt. Hoehle
F. G. P. Halbfass
Muscatine
S/Sgt. Hoehler
Edna Gast
Chicago
Charles FE
Ernest” Baker
Camp Roberts
Sam Baker
Richland
Carl Zieglowsky
Baker
Explosions During Operations Opened Use of Conductive Hospital Sheeting
A report notes the risk of explosions in hospital operating rooms when static electricity ignites ether vapors. It mentions a neoprene synthetic rubber hospital sheeting coated to conduct electricity, developed for naval use to dissipate static charges.
Mrs Andy Gardner Admitted to Hospital in Crawfordsville
At the hospital Mrs. Andy Gardner of Crawfordsville was admitted last evening as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Gardner
Crawfordsville
Thank You Note from Mrs. Floyd Blankenhorn
Sincere appreciation to all who showed kindness during my sickness. Mrs. Floyd Blankenhorn thanks neighbors friends and community for support and consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Blankenhorn
Benefit game at school tonight for Red Cross relief
A charity basketball match between the high school Demons and the YM C A team will be played at 8 p.m. at the high school. The Red Cross will receive all door receipts. Expected starters for the Demons include Charles Crull Paul Maxwell Bob Boileau and Bob Bostwick with Lyle Box and guards. Wayne Marshall is out with an injured foot. Officials George Freshwaters and Art Bielefeldt donate their services. Regular admission prices apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
YM. C. A
John Harp
Charles Crull
Paul Maxwell
Bob Boileau
Bob Bostwick
Lylé Box
Wayne Marshall
Frank Nelson
Dick Marshall
Ray Whitehead
Bob Marshall
Don McClure
Harold Ahrens
Clarence Cross
Hal Longer
Eugene McCormick
George Freshwaters
Art Bielefeldt
Ottumwa Wins Sub-District Finalists Face Off for State
Ottumwa defeated Muscatine 2 20 in the sub district at Ottumwa. Burlington beat Letts 41 23. The two Little Six co leaders Ottumwa and Burlington meet tonight to decide which advances to the state tourney at Iowa City next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Burlington
Letts
Iowa City
New Zealand Storm Cassino Holds Narrow Edge
Allied forces led by New Zealand troops punched into Cassino near the Via Casilina, closing off the escape route and threatening the Nazi garrison. Despite heavy bombardment and fierce house to house fighting, German defenders clung to parts of the Via Casilina as the battle continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassino
Naples
Via
Casilinia
Casilina
Casino
Secape
Via Casiling
Notice to Applicants for Oiled Roads Districts
The Board of Supervisors requests each district appoint a representative to meet before April 1 to decide the final establishment or rejection of road oiling districts. E. S. Rudolph, Chairman, Board of Supervisors 2813.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
E. S. Rudolph
Buckley’s Canadian Mixture on sale in Canada and U S A
Buckley’s Canadian Mixture marketed for coughs and bronchial irritations. Druggists report strong demand in Canada and in the United States where the product is made. The preparation promises rapid action, easing tickling coughs, loosening phlegm, and opening air passages. One to two sips at bedtime aid sleep. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Buckley
Buckley’s
Geo, McDaniel Drugs
Former Nazarene Church pastor hosts homecoming service
Rev. James Robbins of the Church of the Nazarene on East Jefferson Street announces a Sunday school rally at ten in the church. The event honors former pastor Rev. Jay Phipps and his family, with Rev. and Mrs. Phipps and daughter Faith Kaye attending the morning services only. Robbins will deliver the morning message and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robbins
Church of Nazarene
East Jefferson Street
Jay Phipps
MacArthur Promises Return to Philippines in Offense Plan
In Australia General MacArthur vows a major offensive to liberate the Philippines at the appropriate time. He recalls telling Filipino people he would return and reiterates the pledge tonight. He previously received Britain’s Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
U.P
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
MacArthur
John Curtin
Southwest Pacific
Britain
the Order of the Bath
Finland Sends Reply to Moscow on Soviet Peace Terms
Helsinki March 17 Finland forwarded its reply to Moscow at noon today regarding Soviet terms for a separate peace. Early indications suggested Finland would reject the Soviet proposal, with officials noting the response likely to be negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
U.P
Finland
Moscow
Mrs. McFarland of Keota Taken Today
Mrs. L. E. McFarland of Keota sister of Mrs. R. B. Palmer of Washington died today at Washington county hospital after ill health. Funeral plans by Marsh funeral home tentative for Sunday afternoon. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs. Dewey Horning of Keota and son Charles B. of Flint Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. McFarland
Keota
R. B. Palmer
Washington
Washington County Hospital
Marsh Funeral Home
Michigan
McFarland
Collisions In City Streets Reported
A truck driven by Robert Marshall collided with a car controlled by Robert Smith at the corner of South Second Avenue and East Madison Street yesterday, injuring Mrs Smith slightly. Another crash on North Marion Avenue involved Max George of Washington and Marion Smith of Dublin with minor damages and no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marshall
Robert Smith
South Second Avenue
East Madison Street
Funeral for Mrs. Christie Beauchamp Held at Winfield
Crawfordsville reports a large gathering for the funeral of Mrs. Christie Beauchamp at Winfield on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Ralph and Christie Beauchamp, Ernest Beauchamp, S K Orris, Dorothy Orris, Scott Welch, Silas and two children Finke, Farrel Richey and children, plus G R Yeager and wife and the Sands family. The article notes travels from Des Moines to visit Vera Beauchamp, and Lt. Donald Sands with wife en route to Alliance Nebraska following a transfer, with Janet Johnston visiting Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Christie Beauchamp
Winfield
Ralph Beauchamp
Ernest Beauchamp
S. K. Orris
Dorothy Orris
Scott Welch
Silas Finke
Farrel Richey
Christie
Maxine
G. R. Yeager
Des Moines
Vera
Donald Sands
Mississippi
Alliance
Neb
Howard Anderson
Leah
State University
Iowa City
Republicans Resolve To Support War Effort In State Convention
A Republican county convention adopted resolutions urging candidates to back wartime measures, support agricultural use for industry, defend constitutional guarantees, curb rackets, back labor and agriculture, and limit new bureaus. The motion was amended by Rev. F J Rob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ourandidates
Congress
Resolutions Committee
F. J. Rob
Mrs Hawthorne Hosts W C T U Meeting
The W C T U met at Mrs J A Hawthorne's home with Mrs Barker leading. Declarations covered alcohol education, with readings on liquor sales in 1932 totaling 2,247,082,910 gallons and a per capita cost of 62.73. Donations were pledged to Red Cross and state work. plans for a local institute at the Methodist church on April 20 were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
J. A. Hawthorne
Barker
C. V. Crull
Amos
Josh
Ben Coppock
Union
Congress
Hawthorne
Ben Coppocek
Crull
China
Ida Gordon
Red Cross
Methodist Church
Auxiliary Plans for County Convention in Crawfordsville
The Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Ernest Beauchamp home with 14 members. They sewed quilt blocks and voted to donate 25 dollars to the Red Cross. A committee was formed to organize the county meeting in Crawfordsville on April 3. Mrs Beauchamp and Mrs Clarence Hering served St Patrick's Day refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Legion Auxiliary
Ernest Beauchamp
Red Cross
Beauchamp
Clarence Hering
Regular meetings notice for C on Thursday evening
Community group announces regular meetings on Thursday evening March 16. The notice lists a location code 253 and provides no further details about agenda or attendees.
Seven Hurt in Car Bus Collision Near Sioux City
Six soldiers from the Sioux City air base and a bus driver were injured, three seriously, in a crash on Highway 75 south of here near the air base. Ser gt Melvin Sirasky of Baltimore Maryland owner and driver of the car, Master Sergeant Joseph Brule of Palestine Texas, and G E MecElhorse driver of the bus are in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoux City
Sioux City Air Base
Here
Sergt
Melvin Sirasky
Baltimore
Joseph Brule
Palestine
Neighboring Rivers Near Lisuland Border
Four of Asia's great rivers the Yangtze Mekong Salween and Irrawaddy flow within 60 miles of each other along the China Burma border in Lisuland, a region defined by rugged mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Yangtze
Mekong
Salween
Irrawaddy
Lisuland
China
Burma
Convention Resolution Urges War Food Use of Alcohol
The document from a convention urges federal and state office candidates to use their influence during the war emergency to curb beer production as a food conservation measure and to seize beverage alcohol for redistillation into industrial alcohol to conserve food products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ins of
Ainsworth
Social calendar events for Bethlehem area clubs and co operatives
Friday events include Bethlehem Commandery cooperative dinner at 6 30 p m at the Masonic temple with dish to pass and guests for benefit dance. Saturday features 19th Century club luncheon at 1 15 p m and Rainbow Girls at 7 30 p m at the Masonic temple plus Bible department at the Public library and Daughters of Union Veterans at 7 30 p m in Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Commandery
Masonic Temple
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
C.F. Hall
John A. Stewart
Ruth Church
Rainbow Girls
Bible Department
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
Jour nal Three Quarter Century club members mark birthdays
Two members of the Journals Three Quarter Century club celebrate birthdays today. John H. Squire of Scio Ohio is one year older than Mrs. Amos White of Delaware Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. John Leichty Stringtown observe 57th anniversary and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Griffith observe 47th. Birthday greetings go to Joe Lohrberger Mrs C H Dittmer Mrs Josephine Nes bitt Omer Bopp East Highland Dean Moore Mervin Kern Douglas Morrison Fairfield Mrs Ralph Moothart Sadie Davison Mrs Hubert Lohrer Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
John H. Squire
Scioto County
Ohio
Amos White
Delaware
Ind
John Leichty
Stringtown
Edwin Griffith
Joe Lohrberger
C. H. Dittmer
Josephine Nesbitt
Omer Bopp
East Highland
Dean Moore
Mervin Kern
Douglas Morrison
Fairfield
Ralph Moothart
Sadie Davison
Hubert Lohrer
Ames
Four Attend Fourth Birthday for Robertson Lukavsky McHone
The fourth birthday milestone honors Donald Robertson son of Mr and Mrs Marion Robertson Carol Lukavsky daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Lukavsky Riverside and Patricia McHone daughter of SF 2/C and Mrs Grover McHone. Patricia's father is stationed at Camp Perry Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Robert Robertson
Marion Robertson
Carol Jean Lukavsky
Harold Lukavsky
Riverside
Patricia Jean McHone
SF 2/C
Grover McHone
Patricia
Camp Perry
Serve 300 Meals At Dutch Market
The Baptist church group sponsored a Dutch Market last evening serving 300 meals and clearing $150. Dining room reception by Rev. and Mrs. A. Trenerry. Walter E. Bond and A. J. Bielefeldt were cashiers. kitchen workers included Mrs. J. N. Dodd and others. high school girls helped with serving and clearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
A. Trenerry
Walter E. Bond
A. J. Bielefeldt
J. N. Dodd
Tom Dowis
Mary Starr
C. W. Walker
Kermit Payne
William Panzer
George Genkinger
E. H. Messer
Chapter J P E O Holds March Meeting in South America Program
Mrs. S. W. Livingston hosted the Chapter J P E O meeting with president Mrs. R. H. McCleery presiding. Boyd Berdo led the program titled A Birdseye View of South America, assisted by chapter members. Light refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Livingston
Chapter J
P.E. O
R. H. McCleery
Boyd Berdo
South America
Dinner Party for Mr and Mrs Zahon Hosted by Dorothy Livesay
Dorothy Livesay hosted a six o'clock dinner for Mr and Mrs Charles P Zahon formerly of Rock Island. Bonnie Ryan Zahon’s previous name from Washington attended. A two course meal featured spring table decor and a centerpiece of sweetpeas. Guests later played pinochle at two tables with Zahon winning high score and Muriel Tebockhorst low score. Refreshments with green and white St Patrick's day color scheme ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Livesay
Charles P. Zahon
Rock Island
Zahon
Bonnie Ryan
Washington
Muriel Te- Bockhorst
Kolah Club Dinner at J Cherry Home
Members of the Kolah club and their families enjoyed the hospitality yesterday of Mr. and Mrs. John Cherry. On account of muddy roads, three families were unable to be present. Guests of the club were Mrs. Harvey Holden and daughter Barbara and Harlen Kennedy. A cooperative dinner was enjoyed at noon, and the afternoon was spent socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
John Cherry
Harvey Holden
Barbara
Harlen Kennedy
Birthday tributes for Nardy and Norman SC teens
A 14th birthday for the daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Nardy and a 16th birthday for Billy Norman son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Norman are noted today. Local family celebrations are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Nardy
Billy Norman
Wayne Norman
Birthday Greetings Circulate in Local notices
Others receiving birthday greetings are Mrs. Richard Cray, Glenn Sprague of Keota, Mrs. Irene Oldfield of Dayton Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cray
Glenn Sprague
Keota
Irene Oldfield
Dayton Grove
Fifth Grade Pupils Present Program At PTA Meeting
The March Stewart PTA meeting in the school community room drew 35 attendees. Fifth graders under Winifred Long presented history based machine topics, plus music by Donald Kuntz Mildred Stewart Robert Krause and Mary Lou Barth.Mrs Sherman led the business session with the secretary treasurer report and Crone announced the 5th grade won the attendance prize at 31 percent. A city PTA rummage sale was slated for April and a kitchen shower added to the event. A social hour followed with parents of kindergartners in charge of refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Parent Teacher Association
Winifred Long
Donald Kuntz
Mildred Stewart
Londonderry Aire
Robert Krause
Mary Lou Barth
Roger Sherman
Richard Pratt
Francis Crone
Sherman
Entertains Group At Reinert Home
The Pythian Past Chief Ras ivticn met Jest evening at the home of Mrs G A Reinert for a business meeting led by president Mrs Noka Faulkner. After the session the group played bridge at two tables with Mrs Will Woee uchA receiving the high prize. Refreshments with a green and white St Patrick theme were served by the hostess. Next meeting will be with Mrs Warren Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasivticn
G. A. Reinert
Noka "Aulkner
Bridawa
Will Woeeucha
Oral Mayo
I. G. Miller
St. Patrick's Day
Warren Stewart
Arthur Wilet Seeks County Supervisor Nomination
Political announcement from Arthur Wilet declares candidacy for County Supervisor for a term starting January 1945, contingent on voter will. Primary election held June 5, 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wilet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chef
Hayden Hughes
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Russell Rohrer
Rohrer
East Coast
D. L. Rohrer
Charis
Town
Davenport
Richard Johnson
Grand Park
Augusta Hochstadtler
J. Martin White
Floyd Crayne
West Chester
University Hospital
Ruth McGraw
Mrs. J. L. McGraw
H. J. Brenneman
Nazarene Church
Mrs. McFarland
van Nostrand
Stephen Re
Mrs. Hawthorne
19Th Century Club
State Cafe
Lloyd Lytle
Damascus Shrine
Temple
McCleary Circle
William Graf
Booster Club
Harry Donaldson
M. L. Whittaker
Bell Call
Wennesdy Homemakers Club
Neill Trotman
P.E.O
J. Cherry
Patricia Nardy
Armed Services
Dan Hershberger
P.T.A
Reinert
Little’s Furniture
C. S
John W. Lemmon
Optometrists
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!