Local notices of residents traveling and family events
Jack Hourigan 2 C Louisville spent last week with friends in Iowa City and at Leonard Flynn residence. Mrs Harold Perry weekend in Keota with relatives. Mrs Allen Hunsaker Jr sales at Rapp shoe store Monday. Mrs James Hermick and Mrs Lawrence Herrick Columbus Junction were visitors yesterday. Mrs Foster Bagge and daughter Sybil left for Fonda for the week. Mr Bagge to attend anniversary party for his parents Mr and Mrs A G Bagge March 28. Five children and families to attend Sunday anniversary dinner. Pauline Wittmer received a gift from her brother Se t Wittmer in Italy a woven tapestry spread from Italian weaving. Mr and Mrs Hunton D Sellman of Iowa City are parents of a daughter born Saturday named Pamela Marie. Mrs Sellman formerly Priscilla Morrison. Coxswain and Mrs Donald Orr and son Jimmy of Panama City Fla are here on Coxswain Orr's 10 day furlough at Ralph Orr and Fred Bey homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hourigan
Louisville
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Iowa City
Leonard Flynn
Foster Bagge
Sybil
Fonda
Mr. Bagge
A. G. Bagge
Mrs. Bagge
Donald Orr Fend
Jimmy
Panama City
Ifla
Coxswain Orr
Ralph Orr
Fred Bey
Germans Occupy Cities in Bulgaria
German troops push east to reinforce defenses as Red Army nears. Reports say key points seized across Romania and Bulgaria within a day of Hungary occupation. Fighting continues between Hungarian and Romanian forces on the frontier as a Swiss dispatch notes Nazi moves toward Slovakia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rumania
Bulgaria
Hungary
U. S
Gazette de Laus‘ame
Office of War Information
Slovakia
Card of Thanks from Anna Mae Howard
I wish to thank my friends for the flowers and cards during my recent stay in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mae Howard
Local births and medical notices from Columbus Junction
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Donald Stapp of Columbus Junction welcomed a daughter born yesterday at 11 55 weighing seven pounds thirteen and a quarter ounces Florence Westen of 108 East Seventh Street underwent an emergency appendectomy this afternoon Mrs Hubert Redlinger and son Donald Joseph from route three were discharged this morning A son weighing eight pounds eight ounces was born this morning at 11 40 to Mr and Mrs John H Davis of Columbus Junction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Stapp
Columbus Junction
Orn
Florence Westen
East ‘Seventh Street
Hubert Redlinger
Donald Joseph
Route Three
John H. Davis
Allied Progress Slow at Cassino
Allied units face heavy German shelling as paratroopers and field guns contest Cassino and surrounding slopes. New Zealand infantry press through ruined streets while Nazis reinforce via tunnels and ravines in a stubborn, slow battle with cautious Allied gains reported by wartime dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HDQ
Naples
Green Devils
Cassino
Mt. Cassino
L’rent
United Press War
James H W. Roper
Bhcust
Payne Brothers Meet in Honolulu
Mrs. D. S. Haneher of Washington received a Davenport clipping about two grandsons of Mr. and Mrs. Glen McCullough. Private William Payne in Honolulu took a break March 6 and found his brother Earl Payne, a shuman second class, aboard the destroyer Earl is assigned to. The brothers had not seen each other in a year after schooling in Washington Iowa and Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haneher
Washington
Davenport
Whien
William Payne
Ordnance Department
Honolulu
Earl Payne
Shuman
Payne
Glen McCullough
East Sixth Street
Iowa
Blast in England Kills 29 Yank Soldiers
United States army headquarters reported 29 American soldiers killed and eight injured after explosives detonated accidentally during training somewhere in England. No further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States Army
England
G A A Initiation for New Members at High School
The Girls Athletic Association held a party in the school gym to initiate new members. Activities included a Truth or Consequences program, a guest entertainer, and a dance with sandwiches and cokes. Seventy to eighty members attended. initiates earned at least 16 hours of participation for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Girls Athletic Association
Ot High School
Tve
Cuaige
Janes Maria
Vances Whitsier
Mother le
Charlotte Marshall
JoAnne Ross
Shirley Dunlap
We Club
Joyce Lemplin
Norma Payne
Juanita Murphy
Jare Bowers
Miarie Vittetoe
Loupe Laines
Letty Barth
Mary Kruty
Matie Blattner
Joan Boilevu
Clara Falk
Mittie Lou Lee
Mary Martin
Joan Fields
Jape Pauis
Lillie Lowash
Alice Walker
Mary Voorhees
Virginia Shepherd
Honor Dan Holcomb At Birthday Party
Dan Holcomb was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party planned by his wife. Friends gathered at the Holcomb home to play games with prizes, with a large decorated cake at the center of the refreshments. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Noonan and Suzanne, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leet, Mrs. Robert Choate, and the Holcomb family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Holcomb
Holcomb
Robert Noonan
Suzanne
Ord
Richard Leet
Robert Choate
Booster Club Hosts Meeting At Donaldson Home
Mrs Harry Donaldson and Mrs Martin Whittaker co hosted a Booster club gathering at Donaldson home yesterday afternoon. Fourteen members attended naming favorite movies and reasons. Readers Digest article Pioneers Oh Pioneers was discussed as report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Donaldson
Martin Whittaker
Booster Club
Raymond Whisler
David Kleese
Milford Anderson
Lloyd Walker
N Q
Pioneers
Oh Pioneers
Guy Stumpf
Donald Stout
Delbert Daniel
Whisler
Ceiling price notices issued for groceries and meats
A food store posts ceiling prices for groceries and meats with penalties for noncompliance. The notice states ceilings follow OPA rules based on the highest prices from April 4 to 10, 1943, and menus from that week are available for inspection.
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OPA
Fewer New Tires Expected In 1944
Des Moines OPA district officials report a cut of about 30 percent in new civilian passenger car tires for rationing by local boards. The 1944 supply is now forecast at 18 to 24 million units, down from an earlier 30 million. Synthetic rubber production is rising, but rubber is needed for many war essentials, leaving less for tires.
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Des Moines
OPA
Soldier loses bet over Iowa sugar ration timing
A Des Moines OPA district office answers a soldier overseas asking when sugar rationing ended in Iowa. The V mail from Darrell E Wed ding, a bomber crew member, prompted a reply with the latest ration details and lighthearted notes to ease his disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
OPA
Darrell E. Wedding
United States
Towa
Iowa
Girls Wear Green Or Are Penalized St Patrick Party Held
The Ganesheba Camp Firs Side hosted a St Patrick day gathering at Mrs. George Dowell's home. A short business meeting preceded a game series with Marilyn Fenn and Betty Logan earning prizes. Each girl wore green or paid a penalty. Refreshments followed the green color theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganesheba Camp Firs
St. Patrick's
George Dowell
Marilyn Fenn
Betty Logan
Cooking Fuel Share in England Revealed
One sixth of all fuel consumed in England is used for cooking, highlighting household energy use and domestic efficiency. The statistic contrasts with other sectors and implies potential policy focus on home energy conservation and fuel pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Local Birthday List Recaps Community Celebrations
A community birthday roundup notes Gary Neil Marston turning four and Al Cantoni’s birthday. It lists many residents observing birthdays in Cedar Falls Wellman Crawfordsville and surrounding areas including Dixie Lee Wallace Donna Lee Gingerich and Bruce Campbell among others.
County Honorees Mark Birthdays and Anniversaries
Two ten year olds Delbert Young and Dean Lawson share yesterday as a birthday. Eldon Novy and Maxine Jarrard Novy celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary. C F Rickey observed a 48th anniversary. Lt Dale Voorhees serving in England marked a birthday. Other honorees include Mrs Lloyd Swift Dan Holcomb Claron McCroskey Mildred Meyer Lewis Mrs BE K Annas of Ainsworth and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Young
Ralph Young
Dean Lawson
R. Ll. Lawson
Eldon Novy
Mrs. Novy
Maxine Jarrard
Dale Voorhees
England
Lloyd Swift
Dan Holcomb
Claron McCroskey
Mildred Meyer Lewis
BE. K. Annas
Ainsworth
Notable Names in Local Notices
Henry Miller, Mrs. Leonard Strohm, George W. Doran, Mary Herr, and S. W. Kaster appear in a local record listing involved parties or signatories for a community notice. The document underscores their roles or associations within the notice context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Miller
Leonard Strohm
George W. Doran
Mary Herr
S. W. Kaster
Dessert Bridge Hosts Groups At Mrs Homer Stephen Home
Mrs Homer Stephen hosted a dessert bridge last evening at her home attended by her bridge club and friends. Guests joined tables with sweetpea centerpieces and played contract at four tables. High score prize went to Mrs A W Clow among club members and Mrs Skllitt Grayson of Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Stephen
A. W. Clow
Skllitt Grayson
Cedar Falls
Wesleyan Service Guild Meets at Esther Hayes Home
Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist church met at Esther Hayes home with eight members, leader Miss Hayes presiding. Devotions by Mrs. Harold Stephens included an article on Esther Hall Home for Girls in San Diego from Methodist Woman. They planned a guest night with a luck supper and spent evening making tea towels for the year’s project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild of the
Methodist Church
Esther Hayes
I. D. Quinn
Glenn Hayes
Don Bealer
Miss Hayes
Harold Stephens
Esther Hall
San Diego
Calif
Anne
Guild
Mer
Automatic feed device keeps steam boiler supplied
A steam heating plant should not rely on watching the water line. Install an automatic feed device that maintains the proper water level and shuts off if the level becomes dangerously low to prevent boiler trouble.
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Wolf’s Flower
Harold Perry
Keota
Allen Hunsaker, Jr
Hefan
Rapp Shoe Store
James Hermick
Lawrence Herrick
Pauline Wittmer
Set
Alie Wittmer
Italy
G. V. Grall
Payne Brothers
G.A.A
Singer
Donaldson
Little’s Furniture
Mrs Collin Nicola
Collin Nicola
Mrs. Nicola
ST. Joseph
Ration Bulletins
Ivan Marston
Gary Neil
al Cantoni
Tom
Daryl Dodder
Carribean
Elliot Grayson
Milt Sojka
Maurice Mayo
Alice Scott
Riverside
John Winga
Esther Widmer
Lou Arthur
Max Richenberger
B. C. Humble
Pauline McDowell
Mrs
Mabel Thompson
Marcella Flander
Wellman
Carlton Mangold
Maxine Adams
Harold Gerdes
Bruce Campbell
Herbert Campbell
Dixie Lee Wallace
Orin Wallace, Jr
Donna Lee Gingerich
Oral Gingerich
W.V. Durst
Route Four
John Durst
William Bailey
Delbert
Baileys
Anna Sommer
Crawfordsville
Rothschild’s
Wesleyan Service Guild
She
Helman
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