Spring family moves shift residents across county
Local column details multiple wartime and postwar relocations around Columbus Junction including the Koit Kamp family moving from Lockridge to a Conesville area farm, the Prior family swapping farms near Columbus City, and the Stone and Heindel families establishing homes southeast of Columbus Junction. Also noted are military discharges, school officials, and a funeral in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Marel
Raymond Koit- Kamp
Lockridge
Kenneth McCoy
Conesville
Frank Prior
Here
Columbus City
Rural Carrier Buys A Jeep for Route
Wayland March 25 Ber t McGuire long distance rural carrier on route one bought a Willys Overland jeep. He tested the route and found it impassable in places making the jeep a needed addition. Also notes Benny Gerig sails to Liberia West Africa for two years as Firestone Rubber Co accountant. trip from Chicago March 13 to Liberia March 21 by plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Delbert McGuire
Here
Willys- Overland
Mr. McGuire
Liberia
Benny Gerig
Joe Gerig
West Africa
Benny
Firestone Rubber Colpony
Chicago
Firestone Co
O.K
Hulie’ Wyse
Hubie
Bernard M. Baruch
Truman
U. S
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Baruch
Ferdinand E. Eberstadt
New York
WPB
Herbert B. Swope
War Industries Board
John Hancock
Wall Street
Fred Searles
State Department
International
Washington visit from Navy veteran James Watkins
James Watkins recently discharged from the navy spent a few days last week with his grandmother Mrs. Jim Oswalt in Washington. One of the first overseas calls routed through the local switchboard came last Monday from Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean J. Labs
Jack Libs
University of Town
Navy
Party For
Washington
James Watkins
Jim Oswalt
Italy
Rome rain cheers Lt Wenger reunion with Irma Clark Wenger
Lt Gilbert Wenger in Rome spoke with his wife Irma Clark Wenger as rain fell, and the reception remained good despite the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Wenger
Rome
Italy
Irma Clark Wenger
Feather Yarn from Chicken Feathers Weaves New Fiber
Scientists report a method to turn waste chicken feathers into a fluffy yarn that serves as an effective substitute for lighter wool varieties. The discovery highlights sustainable materials research and potential textile applications.
Nutrition Corns Role in Global Nutrition Highlighted
A research scientist notes corn along with tomatoes and potatoes has been a key long range factor in raising nutrition worldwide. The statement underscores staple crops influencing global dietary improvement.
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Howard Greene
H. W. Eliasson
L. Votroubek
Jolt Klekar
Cedar Rapids
Columbus
Seatette
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Florence Klotz
Lenora Oak
Howard
Corydon
Ralph Sak
DD. C
Robert R. Lanes
Naval Air Transport Service Squadron 11
Pacific
Orient
Californian
Presbyterian Sunday School
Opal Colton
Catherine Mey
Patricia Howell
Ruy Gabriel
E. RR. Mitchell
Glen Woodruff
Robert Martin
Sir Woodrruff
A. D. Woodruff
Woodruff Electric
Willmering
North Main Street
Mr. Martin
Swailes
Walnut Street
A. ID. Sims
W.L
Little
O. K
Dutro
Carlos Walling
Mer
The
State Theatre
Journal
Allied Justice
Alfons Klein
Hadamar
Klein
Bruchsal
Germany
WAC
Frank J. Malina
California Institute of Technology
McGuire
Ezra Wittmer
Omer Boshart
A. Tl. Keith
Max McGuire
Willis Graber
Leader Farm Bureau i
Lester Schuerman
Nora Workman
Ames
Ida Lodders
P. P. Wenger
Ev Studio
Clarence C. McPherson
Bi-kini Atoll
Japan
Cheswick
McPherson
58Th Bombardment Wing
Bernard Baruch
ATOM
Joan
Scott Furniture CO
Tankar Station
Iowa Ave
Thrift
the Evening Journal
Rigenhagen
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