Funeral Tuesday For Dewey Jones
Dewey Jones aged 144 died from injuries after a tractor accident at his home five miles southwest of Columbus Junction. He is survived by his parents Mildred Morgan Jones and William O Jones two brothers Walter and Stanley two sisters Helen Morgan Edith Richards and Edna Shoop. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Tuesday at Zion Congregational church with burial in Cambrian cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Louis Dewey Jones
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Walter
William O. Jones
J. W. Pence
W O. Jones
Mildred Morgan
Barbara
Marian
Stanley
Euphrata
Wash
Helen Morgan
Edith Richards
Edna Shoop
Englewood
Calif
Zion Congregational Church
Jones Farm
Cambrian Cemetery
Stilwell and Chennault in Washington for talks
After conferring with President Roosevelt, Lieut. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell and Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault are in Washington for a series of conferences. The notes also mention local visits and address updates for several individuals connected to military and civilian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Joseph W. Stilwell
Chiang Kai-Shek
White House
Stilwell
Claire L. Chennault
U. S.S. Army Air Forces
China
Washington
Hoyle Family Dinner Guests Include Pvt James McNear
Franklin Center May 1 report notes Mr and Mrs Floyd Hoyle hosting supper for Pvt James McNear of Des Moines on furlough from an Arizona camp, joined by Netty Linda and family members at Howard Hoyle residence and Mrs Eva in attendance for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hoyle
Franklin Center
Floyd Hoyle
Netty
Linda
James McNear
Des Moines
Howard Hoyles
MecNear
Arizona
Howard Hoyle I.ois
Gerald
Daryl Hoyle
Janice
Betty
James McNeat
Eva
Brighton Social Notes and Alumni News Update
Brighten May 1 community column reports visiting relatives in town including Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Baird of Peoria and Charley Crandall returning from Iowa City. Vivid items cover Brighton high school seniors David Day Frank Church and Maurice Mineart awaiting interviews in Des Moines, alumni reception May 15 with no refreshments due to war, and various local moves and travel of residents and service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna
Crile
Brighton
Stanley Baird
Peoria
Baird
Jessie Crandall
Charles Crandall
Iowa City
Charley
Brighton High School
David Day
Frank Church
Maurice Mineart
Federal
Des Moines
Alumni Association
Joe Vance
Ottumwa
Vance
Joe Drish
Pauline Stuart
Adam Kasowski
Davenport
Glen Pringle
Camp Robinson
Ark
Roosevelt
Frightered Horse Accident and Local Notes
Gene McClelland was badly injured after a horse trampled him while he sought escaped calves at Sandy Hook. He was treated by a doctor and remains in need of rest as his calves were later found across the river. Neighbors aided by sawing McClelland's wood pile and Mrs. McClelland expressed gratitude. Other items note travel of Louis Graffagana family, Crawford movement of local grocer Floyd Dunbar, and measles cases affecting Grace Duncar during a Keokuk County vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
Gene McClelland
McClelland
Army enlistment and family news from Indian Creek area
The report notes a local man entering the army and staying with Uncle Bob due to measles in his twin sisters and Kenneth. Evelyn Mineart returned home from Ottumwa Heights, with Mr. Mineart visiting family. Several neighbors and relatives are mentioned with chores, travels, and letters from abroad, including Adam in Africa and a detailed address for Corporal Adams Shelangoski. The Indian Creek Club met with three members and a guest, sharing a sugarless lunch and plans for two weeks hence. Easter breakfast details at Roy Lamansky are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Kenneth
Evelyn Mineart
Ottumyr Heights
Mr. Mineart
D. W. Tucker
Dan Hesseltine
Martha
Shelangoski
Africa
Francis Glider
Frank Shelangoski
Glider
Gene
Kate
Adam
Cpl Adams Shelangoski
A.S.N
Service Sq
du Service Gr
Air Corps
A.P.O G&s
New York
Indian Creek Club
Martha Gritfin
Lloah Farrier
Lloyd Farrier
Sylvester
H. W. Mineart
Roy Lamansky
Gury
It Ain't May Be Funny State Screening
Two ex stuntmen turned famous poly comedians appear together in Damon Runyon's It Ain't May now playing at the State theater. The pairing promises a light riot of humor with Runyon's sharp wit fueling the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon Runyon
Abbott and Costello star in new Universal comedy and horror duo
Lou Costello and Bud Abbott headline a new Universal release with Pallette and Grace McDonald. alongside, Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man features Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, and Ilona Massey with Lionel Atwill. The program balances comedy and horror for a double bill at the ox Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Costello
Bud Abbott
Universal
Eugene Pallette
Pictures
Old Man River
Abbott and Costello
el Mploys
Lou
Pallette
Ox Theatre
Hollywood
Castarra
Ilona Massey
Patri Knowles
Bela Lugosi
Lon Chaney
Lionel Atwill
Maria Ouspime Ekaya
Thrillia Promised in Movie Shocker
A chilling film mystery centers on threats and secrets as a promise linked to the vanished Thrillia drives fear through a town. Investigators pursue a shadowy figure amid rumors of occult motives and a hidden crime.
Delicacies Preferred PX Serves Filipino Dishes at Fort Ord
Filipino soldiers at Fort Ord California enjoy a menu from Delicacies Preferred PX featuring sardado igada sinigamy hipon pasayan pinakibit and adobo. American troops in western Alaska request a Tacoma USO shipment including salami pumpernickel horseradish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Ord
Calif
Alaka
Tacoma
Wash
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H. J. Brennaman
Harry McConnell
Flowa City
Harold
Mercy Hospital
Everette Vincent
Keota
Henry Sheets
Dale Dunbar
Denny
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Knights of Columbus
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Cecil Kellaway
Patsy O'Connor
Sonny Dunham and His Orchestra
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Ith
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Slezak Smith O'Connor
Jean Renoir
Dudley Nichols
Pvt
Leo ‘Jack’ Dunbar
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N. J
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Fla
Signal Corps School
Vernon Pettit
West Branch
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East Moline
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Joe Kessel
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Fred Vanerus
Rose Hill
Miss Hoskins
Tracy
A. D. Cain
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Cain
Mr. Cain
Hugh Henry
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Steve Crawford
Lou Stacy
Fairfield
Portland
Oregon
Dale Loeffler
Mr Loeffler
Lloyd Loeffler
Dale
Mrs. Loeffler
Herbert Campbell
Near Ainsworth
Dunbar
Gale Heacock
Cary Long
Iowa
Lewis
F.D.R
United Mine Workers’ International Policy Committee
John L. Lewis
UMW
War Labor Board
Thomas Kennedy
Center
NMW
John O'Leary
Abbott & Costello
Yous
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Laval
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Vichy
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Cathala
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Ain't
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