Local Naval and Community News From A Busy Week
Pvt Don Paul visits his parents after meteorology studies. He heads to San Antonio for aviation cadet training. James Casey moves to Troop F Maine. Holden family travels to Chicago for meetings. Mrs Mason returns home after years away, turning 92. Pratt family trip spans Idaho Oregon California. Mrs Snider visits kin in Richland due to illness. Whitehead hosts Griffenegger Ferguson for Red Cross sewing. Des Moines trip notes for Custer family. Davenport corsetiere training appointed local rep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Paul
Don C. Paul
Paul
University of Minnesota At
Minneapolis
San Antonio
Texas
Demons Edge Y by One in Highway Benefit Tilt
The Demons edged the Y 28 to 27 in a jittery high school benefit basketball game. Paul Maxwell and Dick Marshall each scored 12 for the Demons, while Wayne Marshall was out for the winners and Frank Nelson led the Y with improved play. The Red Cross war fund gained 77.15 from the lively winter encounter at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross War Fund
Demons
High School
Paul Maxwell
Bob Marshall
Dick Marshall
Frank Nelson
Wayne Marshall
King Witnesses Invasion Plans In wartime London
King George VI watched airborne and armoured troops training for the invasion of Europe. A Nazi radio commentator predicted a late April or early May invasion. The king noted secret equipment during the large scale exercise. The Labour Ministry called for thousands of truck drivers including women to volunteer for spring and summer transport to the western front. Roads are being prioritized to ease railway strain in invasion preparations.
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London
George VI
Europe
Paris
Labor Ministry
Some Hope for Finnish Peace in New Negotiations
Helsinki dispatches report slight hope of renewed talks with Russia after Finland rejected earlier armistice terms. Dagens Nyheter quotes Swedish HQ saying Finland’s reply to Moscow expressed formal willingness to continue peace negotiations.
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Stockholm
Helsinki
Finland
Russia
Dagens Nyheter
Moscow
Grace Hill Native Charles E Buxbaum Killed in Farm Accident
Charles E Buxbaum, born March 6 1872 in Grace Hill, was killed when a horse pulled him from a disc and ran over him on a Fairfax Oklahoma farm. He left a wife two sons and five daughters and five siblings including Katherine Buxbaum of Cedar Falls Iowa. Funeral and burial were held in Fairfax.
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Grace Hill
Washington
Belford Bend
Fairfax
Okla
WAC
Oklahoma
Katherine Buxbaum
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Missouri
Alaska
Burlington Routs Ottumwa in Semi Final Clash
Burlington defeated Ottumwa 34 to 8 in a sub district semifinal at Ottumwa. The win breaks a tie for the Little Six title as Burlington and Franklin of Cedar Rapids meet tonight for the tournament final with a state berth at Town City next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Ottumwa
Franklin High School
Cecar Rapids
Town City
Muscatine
French Settle Discovered at End of 15th Century
The text notes a French settlement at the end of the 15th century linked to John Cabot sailing from Bristol. It also mentions Hudson's Bay Company, founded in 1670 as The Governor and Company of Adventurers of England Trading into Hudson's Bay, settling in regions unoccupied by the French in 1607 with the Virginia colony foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cabot
Bristol
Canada
Hudson's Bay Company
Governor and Company of Adventurers of England
Hudson's Bay
Virginia Colony
German Drainage Expands Peat Recovery in Ukraine
Last year Germany drained large marshlands in Ukraine and recovered substantial peat resources. The project highlights German involvement in peat extraction and the long-term land-use changes in affected Ukrainian regions.
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Germany
Ukraine
Hospital discharges follow emergency appendectomy
At the hospital Rhea Buck of 632 East Second street had an emergency appendectomy last evening. Cloyce Crone of Ainsworth was discharged this morning and Cloyd Grimes of Harper was dismissed this afternoon. Mrs Norbert Besser and her daughter Barbara Anna Harper were discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhea Buck
East Second Street
Cloyce Crone
Ainsworth
Cloyd Grimes
Harper
Norbert Besser An
Barbara Anna
Methanol Supply Restricted by Allied Explosive Work
Hexing Axis Hexamine, a key ingredient in a newly disclosed high explosive surpassing TNT, restricts methanol production and availability for antifreeze. Once derived from destructive wood distillation, methyl alcohol now comes from high pressure synthesis of coke and water.
Freedom to Date? Irish Girls Still Seek Family Consent
A report notes that in Ireland many young women still need family permission before dating a man. It highlights cultural expectations and evolving attitudes toward independence in modern Irish society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Reverend Mable Watts to Speak at Christian Tabernacle
Rev. Mable Watts of East Moline will address the Christian Tabernacle Sunday night in Moline. She stands in for Rev. W. J. Stevens, who will preach in Monmouth, Illinois. Watts has led a church in East Moline and assisted Dr. W. A. Kortkamp at the Moline Gospel Temple for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Watts
Moline
Christian Tabernacle
W. J. Stevens
Monmouth
East Moline
W. A. Kortkamp
Unit 7 Hostess at W S C S Meeting
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon in the church social rooms with Mrs. Harrison Dodder presiding. A Red Cross donation of ten dollars was approved. The program featured devotional reading from Psalm 137 and a one act play “A Paternity Case.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Harrison Dodder
A. Anderson
Grace Sigafoose
Red Cross
Laura Longwell
G. E. Schmitt
R. H. Hampsher
Walter Patterson
Roy Crossett
W. A. Erbe
Valley Ladies Aid Honors Miss Frank Birthday Dinner
The Valley Ladies Aid met with Myrtle Frank for a planned surprise birthday dinner. Six members and one visitor attended due to bad roads. Rev Milo Phillips spoke on the 22nd Psalm. President Mrs Homer Mayer presided. a Guild meeting delegate was discussed for April 11, with next gathering in two weeks with Mary Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Myrtle Frank
Miss Frank
Milo Phillips
Homer Mayer
Guild
Mary Frederick
Respect for Learning Shapes Power in Ancient China
The text notes that in traditional China scholars and philosophers commanded high esteem, with courts and top ministers often bowing to their influence. It highlights the enduring value placed on erudition in a monarchical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Romania Sixth in Oil Before War
As war loomed Romania ranked sixth in world oil output, surpassed by the United States the Soviet Union Venezuela Iran and the Netherlands Indies, according to historical production figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
United States
Soviet Union
Venezuela
Iran
Netherlands Indies
General Grahl Urges 18 as Voting Age After War Induction
General Grahl argues 18-year-olds should vote and fight if needed, noting education should equip youth for enfranchisement. He recalls past moves on constitutional amendment procedures in Iowa, with two paths outlined, and that no convention has been convened yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grahl
General Assembly
Iowa
Ora Williams
Missionary Society Officers Elected At Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville March 18 The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met with Mrs E L Clark. Officers for the coming year were elected including President Lillian Maxwell and Vice President Mabel Monson. Members appointed to Presbyterial convention and a $10.09 Red Cross gift were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Women's Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian Church
E. L. Clark
Louise Holmes
Lillian Maxwell
R. M. McCracken
Lee Lease
Mabel Monson
Lois Rhea
Flo Clark
Keota
Alice Davidson
Temperance
Harry Jones
Bertha Gault
Edith Fergnson
Ladies Aid
Leis Rhea
Maude Lease
Red Cross
Fred AnwVyl
G. Taylor
F. J. Maxwell
Lizzie Wooley
Presbyterian Womens Missionary Society
H .N. Poston
Poston
R. CC. McCleary
Fishburn
Dayton
Wyman School
Wirgil Hering
Color Attraction Values Bright Colors Draw Attention
Hardware Age ranks color effectiveness for attention getters with red, orange, gold, yellow, green, and blue. Brightest colors aren’t always best. color impact depends on the desired effect and background contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardware Age
New Insecticide Mix Aims to Keep Troop Quarters Mosquito Free
A designed spray using freon gas, pyrethrum extract, and oil is compressed into steel cylinders with valves. A small spray clears tents and spaces of mosquitoes that could carry malaria or yellow fever. It also cleanses transport planes of insects to prevent spread of infections.
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America
Debt Down States cut gross debt 9 percent in 1943
The article notes states reduced gross debt by 9 percent by June 30 1943 from the prior year the steepest decline in a decade. Short term obligations fell from $158 9 million to $17 million and states took advantage of favorable bond markets for lower interest. Interest rates in 1943 were lower than in 1932 despite higher gross debt.
Asparagus Crystals and Harmless Dark Spots Explained
Describes dark spots on asparagus lids as harmless and yellow crystals in asparagus. Notes white deposits in string beans and tomatoes may be bacterial. advises the food should not be eaten.
Polygamy in Indies Seen as Expensive for Dutch East Indies Men
Indonesians in the Netherlands East Indies may take more than one wife but few men can afford it. In Moslem countries, husbands and wives also do not walk arm in arm in public, a custom echoed here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands East Indies
Birthday notices honor many with candles and anniversaries
A Norfolk style birthday list marks multiple birthdays and anniversaries. Notables include Mrs. W R Stryker now in North Carolina, Karen Louise Erwin Ronald Rex Ross and Thomas Franklin Parsons all with ages or candles, plus Oliver and T H Will marriage anniversaries and O F Laubach 50th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Louise Erwin
Armeine Erwin
Ronald Rex Ross
Ted Ross
Swedesburg
Local Children Celebrate Birthdays In Community Notes
Wayne Barnes aged 10 son of Mr and Mrs Joe Barnes Marsha Elaine Anderson aged 7 daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl D Anderson Robert White aged 12 son of Mr and Mrs Harold White and Harry William Kilgore aged 10 son of Mr and Mrs Claude Kilgore of Ainsworth are listed with ages in a community birthday notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Barnes
Joe Barnes
Marsha Elaine Anderson
Carl D. Anderson
Robert White
Harold White
Harry William Kilgore
Claude Kilgore
Ainsworth
Mrs Col Nicola Birthday Celebration Noted
Congratulations extend to Mrs Col Nicola as she is set to observe her fifth birthday tomorrow.
Birthday Wishes For Serving and Local Residents
Congratulations to Mrs. Elmer Wells Pvt Morrison of Camp Maxey Texas Tommy Dale Randall Mrs Walter Mayer of Des Moines Joe Simmering in service in South Pacific Guy Koch John K Dale H Peters Dewey Stephens Mrs OE Farrier of Brighton Mrs JW Fields Mae Farrier who will observe another birthday tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wells
Ra Morrison
Camp Maxey
Texas
Tommy Dale Randall
Walter Mayer
Des Moines
Joe Simmering
South Pacific
Guy Koch
John Oe K. Dale H. Peters
Dewey Stephens
O. E. Farrier
Brighton
J. W. Fields
Mae Farrier
Twin Birthdays Celebrated For White And Hoover Girls
Tomorrow Gwen Dolyn Ruth White daughter of Mr and Mrs Boyd White and Mary Elizabeth Hoover daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Hoover will celebrate their second birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendolyn Ruth White
Boyd White
Mary Elizabeth Hoover
J. M. Hoover
Twin Daughters Elaine Augustine and Wilma Young Turn Fourteen
Elaine Augustine daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Augustine and Wilma Zoden Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Young will be 14 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Augustine
Ralph Augustine
Wilma Zoden Young
Ralph Young
Melo Lasek to Celebrate 16th Wedding Anniversary
Highland township couple Mr. Melo Lasek and Mrs. Lasek will observe their sixteenth wedding anniversary. The family invites friends and relatives to join in the celebration at their home this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melo Lasek
Highland Township
Birthday Announcements For Kleese and White Children
Roger Kleese son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Kideese turns 7 tomorrow Keith Paul White son of Mr and Mrs Carl E White of Kinross turns 5 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Kleese
Ralph Kideese
Keith Paul White
Carl E. White
Kinross
Birthday Wishes for Betty Whitmire in Richmond
Betty Lee Whitmire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Whitmire of Richmond, will receive birthday greetings tomorrow from family and friends. The family invites well wishers to join in celebrating the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lee Whitmire
Rudolph Whitmire
Richmond
John Allen Cherry to celebrate fourth birthday
John Allen Cherry son of Mr and Mrs Jack Cherry of West Chester will observe his fourth birthday tomorrow with family and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Franklin Parsons
Tom Parsons
Iowa City
Linda Dee Stewart
Edgar Stewart
West Chester
John Allen Cherry
Jack Cherry
Camouflage Paints Concentrated for Overseas Use
Paint chemists devise concentrated camouflage paints to save space on ships. At destinations markers thin these paints with water or specified thinners to fit local conditions and enable quick repainting as warfare changes demand frequent color updates.
Carbohydrates Essential for All Physical Activity
Anyone who sits walks or runs needs carbohydrates and fats to supply energy for activity.
Social Calendar of Montay and Nearby Groups
Montay Drama department hosts an 8 p.m. program with Mrs. George Kerr. Rainbow Girls meet 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic temple. Bible department gathers 2:30 p.m. at the Public library. Daughters of Union Veterans meet 7:30 p.m. at the Legion hall, postponed from March 6. Damascus Shrine reschedules to March 28. Fyshian Sisters hold regular 7:30 p.m. meeting at Uluk Hall. McCleary Circle meets 8 p.m. with Mrs. William Graf. roll call: my favorite hymn. Booster club convenes 2 p.m. with Mrs. Harry Donaldson and co-hostess. Grace Hill Ladies Aid all day. sack lunch at noon. roll call: incident from 1st Kings. Homemakers club 2 p.m. with Mrs. Neill Trotman. bring sewing equipment for Red Cross. Farm Bureau lesson planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
Damascus Shrine
Fyshian Sisters
Miumluk
Hall McCleary Circle
William Graf
Booster Club
Harry Donaldson
M. L. Whittaker
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Soc
Nelson Woodford
1St Kings
Homemakers Club
Neill Trotman
Red Cross
Wild Flowers Topic At Garden Department Study
Mrs. John A. Stewart hosted 17 members and five visitors at the Marcel Fortnightly Club Garden department meeting. Patty Stewart performed piano pieces and was praised for her music while Dr Ruth Church showed artistic slides of native wild flowers. Mrs Arthur Krause spoke on proper habitat and steps to transplant wild flowers to home gardens. Irene Yard announced committees and social hour refreshments were served by Mrs Richard Stewart and Mrs Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Stewart
Marcel
Garden Department
Richard A. Stewart
Patty
Lynda
S. W. Livingston
Dorothy Lawson
Patty Stewart
Department
Ruth Church
Arthur Krause
Irene Yard
Richard Stewart
Livingston
Install Officers of Missionary Society Held by Presbyterian Church
Recently elected officers of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church were installed yesterday afternoon with 16 members present. The event, led by President Mrs. R. J. Dawson and conducted by Dr F W Eastwood, announced an April 18 Presbyterial in Iowa City and named several delegates. The program included readings from Philippians and comments, with ongoing service to service members noted through gift boxes, greetings, and letter campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
C. S. Lemmon
R. J. Dawson
Frank Crone
F. W. Eastwood
Iowa City
Harry Turner
C. J. Roberts
Dawson
Vernon
U. S
Wilson
Coffee Club Holds Semi Monthly Meeting At Mrs Godwins
Mrs Homer Godwin hosted the Neighborhood Coffee Club yesterday afternoon. Guests included Frances Ann Godwin, Bobby Unzicker, Billy Blick, Cathy Lou, and Margaret Ann Pratt. Attendees listed were Mrs Wayne Marston, Mrs Floyd Murdock, Mrs R E Williams, Mrs Orville Unzicker, Mrs Leslie Blick, and Mrs Richard Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Godwin
Frances Ann Godwin
Bobby Unzicker
Billy Blick
Cathy Lou
Margaret Ann Pratt
Wayne Marston
Floyd Murdock
R. E. Williams
Orville Unzicker
Leslie Blick
Richard Pratt
Ganesha Girls Host St Patrick's Party Night
Fourteen members of the Ganesha group Camp Fire Girls held a St Patrick's party Wednesday evening at their guardian Mrs Georgy Dowell's home. A short business meeting preceded games including Kiss the Blarney Stone. Jane Whitehead served chocolate cupcakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganesha
St. Patrick’s
Georgy Dowell
Jane Whitehead
Commandery Dinner At Masonic Temple
Members of Bethlehem Commandery and families enjoyed a cooperative dinner last evening in the Masonic temple dining room. Co-chairmen Mrs Wisie Long and Mrs Thomassen led the committee. About 25 people attended the event followed by a social hour after the men's regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Commandery
Messonic Temple
Wisie Long
Mre ‘Thomassen
Sponsor Dance at Hail After Lodge Sponsor Dance
The Kiebekah lodge held a short business meeting at 1.0.C.F. hall in regular form. The president's communication and bulletin were read. The lodge voted a 5 donation to the Red Cross and the ways and means committee sponsored a benefit dance with music by Mermie Payne's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Red Cross
Ways and Means
Mermie Payne
Reversible Fabrics Use Dual Color Coatings
Fabrics are camouflaged with a different color on each side allowing reversal for seasonal or terrain needs. The coatings and impregnators come from extensive chemical research in paint and industrial finish laboratories to balance preservation and concealment.
Calorie Yield From One Acre of Corn Ground to Meal
An acre of corn ground into meal yields 3,358,000 calories total. At 2,800 calories per day, this provides energy for one person for 1,199 days.
Family Dinner Honors Three Birthdays in Westchester
Mr and Mrs Howard Stewart host a family dinner in Westchester to honor three birthday members. Mrs Keith Stewart marked a March 16 birthday, Linds Stewart turns four today, and Keith Stewart has a birthday tomorrow. A decorated cake centers the table with Linda’s parents Mr and Mrs Edgar Stewart and siblings Peggy and Richard Stewart as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
Howard Stewar
Keith Stewart
Linds Stewart
Linda
Edgar Stewart
Peggy
Richard Stewart
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Wolf’s Flower
James Casey
Camp Edwards
Mass
19Th Ren. Sydn
High Pine
Maine
Glenn B. Holden
Chicago
Jennie Mason
Sooth Town Avenue
John Sowash
So- Was
Mason
Miles Bradford
C. A. Pratt
Columbus Junction
Farragzui
Idaho
LeRoy G. Pratt
Pleasanton
Calif
San Bernardino
Herzer
Byron Snider
Richland
Anna Harland
E. H. Whitehead
C. Griffenegger
R. C. Ferguson
Whitehead
I. E. Glick
Davenport
D. L.hershberger
Ome OL Ak
FewSa
George Freshwaters
Art Bielefeldt
Maxwell
Hestwick
Crull
Boileau
McO.a
Nelson
McClure
Pob Marshall
Crete
Ieee
Ahrens
John Shields
Etl
Little’s Furniture
the Tabernacle
W.S.C.S
Valley Ladies Aid
Frank
Constitutional Convention
Missionary Society
W. R. Stryker
Misenheimer
N. C
Journal
Three Quarter Century Club
Oliver Dunbar
T. H. Will
Nancy Durst
John Durst
Wellman
O. F. Laubach
Joe Daniels
Robert Rohrer
gs M 2/C
Esther Belle Anderson
Lucille Christner
John Rittenhouse
Hubert Rich
Ernest Haifley
John Jacob Simmering
Ed Mikseh
Sadie Davidson
Col Nicola
Montay
Coffee Club
St. Patrick Party
Hail After Lodge
Friends of
Mrs
Jay Phipps
Church of the Nazarene
Jefferson St
James Robbins
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