Local social notes from San Francisco and surrounding towns
Local brief items report Mr and Mrs Howard P Milkr returning home to San Francisco after months away. Mrs Robert Risk Wainsien hospitalized improving on nicillin shots. Henry Miller serves in Texas. Clive Gray attends funeral of George Haney in Fort Madison. W T Humes and Pvt William Robert Ames visit from Rock Island for dinner with Mary Beliel. Phyllis Galloway on vacation visiting sister Cadet Nurse Helen Galloway in Garden City and Akistead. Garden City note on carrot storage mentions top removal preserves crispness.
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Howard P. Milkr
San Francisco
Calif
Robert Risk
Harvey Meek
Enry Miller
Mona Rae
David
Devil's Lake
Oak
Howard Wer
Henry Miller
Texas
Clive Gray
Fort Madison
Eorge Haney
W. T. Humes
William Robert Ames
Rock Island, Ill
Mary Beliel
Charles Ubn
Pvt. Humes
Phyllis Galloway
National Bank of Ashington
Aistead
Kan
Helen Galloay
Garden City
Galloway
Two Newborns Reported at Local Hospital
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Joseph H Jones of Ainsworth welcomed a five pound six ounce son born last evening at 10 04. Lt and Mrs Roger ard of Rubio welcomed a son weighing seven pounds two and a half ounces. Rudolph Simon and son Elmer Riverside Mrs Koehler and son William route one were dismissed this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Jones
Ainsworth
Rogerard
Rubio
Rudolph Simon
Pi Elmer
Riverside
Koehler
William
Tax clerk mistakes as a dependent son gag
A clerk spots a bachelor listing one dependent son on his tax return and calls it a stenographic error. The bachelor replies with a notepad remark that reads, You're telling me. The exchange contrasts with an ad urging readers to start the day at State with a bold breakfast pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Income Tax Bureau
Presbyterian Young People Meet Here
The Westminster Fellowship annual meeting of ten Iowa City area churches will be at the local Presbyterian church at 7 30 Wednesday evening May 7. Guest speaker Harriet Van Riper a Penn State graduate and youth leader will address the group under Presbyterian Education Board guidance. Rev W Z Allen Ruth Michels and others will participate with songs prayers scripture and benediction by local ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Fellowship
Iowa City
Crawfordsville
Salem
Brighton
Keota
Sigourney
Columbus Junction
Haskins
Bethel
Cotter
Washington
Harriet van Riper
Miss van Riper
Penn State College
Pennsylvania
College Christian Association
Presbyterian Group
Vin Riper
Life Work
Presbyterian Board of Christian Education
Philadelphia
W. Z. Allen
Bethel Presbyterian
Ruth Michels
George Davis
Bethel Church
Miss Michels
Harold Walker
H. N.foston
Rev. Mitchell
Rain postpones Major League games across league slate
The schedule shows Boston at New York, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati at Chicago all postponed due to rain with no games played today. Pitchers listed include Barrett Feldman Davis Sehanz Hewsser Roe among those slated for today. Only games scheduled were postponed.
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New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
Barrett
Feldman
Brooklyn
Davis
Sehanz
Hewsser
Roe
Joston
Thursday's Rain Delays Postpone Philadelphia New York Games
Weather postpones the two scheduled games in Philadelphia at New York and Chicago at Detroit. Earlier results show Cleveland beat St. Louis 2 to 1 and St Louis at Detroit night games with listed pitchers and records.
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Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Smith
Lee
Jakucki
Newhouser
Newsom
Washington
Pieretti
Edison Announces Phonograph Invention In 1877
Thomas A. Edison unveiled the phonograph claiming it could reproduce the human voice and other sounds, marking a milestone in audio recording technology in 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Vinegar Wipe and Pins Keep Clothesline From Sticking
To prevent clothes from sticking in cold weather wipe the line with a cloth dampened in vinegar. Bind handkerchiefs with a safety pin so the pin slides over the line. this keeps fabric from freezing to the line.
Germans Retreat as Allied Forces Advance Across Europe
Allied forces press toward victory with the 7th Army returning to Italy after sweeping from Sicily to France and into Germany. German resistance fades except in the Brenner Pass and the Dutch front where surrender negotiations and food aid truce shape the rapid end of fighting across occupied Europe.
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7Th Army
Italy
Sicily
France
Germany
Austrian Alps
Brenner Pass
U. S
Linz
Czechoslovakia
Malmoe
Copenhagen
Denmark
BBC
Netherlands
Montgomery-Doenitz
Mrs Kerr Hosts P E O Chapter Meeting
Mrs George Kerr was hostess yesterday afternoon to 17 members of Chapter 1 P E O. Mrs R H McCleery presided at the meeting with Mrs Fred K Miller presenting the program P E O in the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
Chapter 1
P.E.O
R. H. MccCleery
Fred K. Miller
E.O.W. Club Sees Mrs Graham Hosts Social Evening
Nine members of the E.O.W. club were guests of Mrs. Laura Graham last evening. President Alice Maxwell led the business meeting. The next gathering will be with Mrs. Vina Manassier. The evening concluded with social time and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.O.W. Club
Laura Graham
Alice Maxwell
Vina Manassier
Knoxville Man Held In Shooting on Farm
Marion A. Powell, 59, a Des Moines house painter, was bound over without bond to the Marion county grand jury after a preliminary hearing. Powell is jail-bound in connection with the fatal shooting of Knoxville farmers Ike Slykhuis, 60, and his nephew Mike Slykhuis, 33, following a family drinking incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Marion A. Powell
Des Moines
Marion County Grand Jury
Powell
Ike Slykhuis
Mike Slykhuis
Bridge Collapses Near Estherville Injuring Six
ESTHERVILLE The west fork Des Moines river bridge two and a half miles northwest of here collapsed when an unloaded truck driven by Robert Hansen and a cab driven by Simon Knutson met on the span. Knutson's wife and niece Darlene Hoover of Welcome Minnesota and Hansen's brother Richard and Emiet Twite escaped serious injuries.
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Estherville
West Fork
Des Moines River
Here
Robert Hansen
Simon Knutson
Knutson
Darlene Hoover
Welcome, Minn
Hansen
Richard
Emiet Twite
B Vitamins in Foods and Enrichment Details
The article notes that many foods contain B vitamins but in varying amounts with lean pork liver kidney and other organs, whole grains dried beans and peas soybeans and nuts especially peanuts as rich sources. It lists lean meats eggs milk vegetables fruits and explains that bread is enriched with synthetic riboflavin thiamine niacin and iron under government programs.
Plankton Nourishes Giants of the Sea
The article explains plankton as tiny animals drifting in the sea that form the diet of whales and other fish. It notes blue and fin whales grow to about 75 and 65 feet within two years of birth, highlighting plankton’s importance to rapid marine growth.
Linger Longer Club Hosts Meeting At Durst Home
Mrs. Win Durst and Mrs. H. J. Brenneman led the Linger Longer club at Durst home with eleven members and guests enjoying a business session, a talk on prices, and afternoon entertainment. Hostesses for the June gathering are Mrs. Bartholomew and Mrs. Chmelar.
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Win Durst
H. J. Brenneman
Linger Longer
Merle Sheetz
John Durst
Junior
Michael
Richard
Opal Bickford
Everett Coon
Roberta Sheetz
Brenneman
Harold Humston
Joe Embree
Will Shalla
Cecil Replogle
George Bartholomew
Will Chmelar
Birthday Greetings For Local Children Across Town
Three year old Jigger George William Mece Daniel, son of Mr and Mrs Merritt McDaniel, marks a birthday today. Dale Statler and sister Mrs Lloyd Polson also observe birthdays along with Doyle Brown of Brighton and others. Charles Eugene McAvoy turns 11, and Mary Kathleen Stephens is seven, with families in Ainsworth and nearby towns sharing wishes.
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McDaniel
Merritt McDaniel
Jigger
George William Mece- Daniel
Dale Statler
Lloyd Polson
Doyle Brown
Brighton
Katherine Ropers
George Jarrard
Lawrence Wilson
Robert Owen
Charles Eugene McAvoy
Charles McAvoy
Mary Kathleen Stephens
Gene Stephens
Ainsworth
ConservE and Preserve by County Nutrition Committee
Tongue is another variety meat that makes a meal served either hot or cold. Sweetbreads and brains simmered until tender, cooled, then dipped in egg and milk and browned. They can be chopped for croquettes or scrambled with eggs. Brains in salad with celery and dressing. Heart on a platter makes an attractive one dish meal. Leftovers can form a meat loaf base.
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County Nutrition Committee
Heart
Merry Mixer Club Plans Silent Auction at May Meeting
The Merry Mixer Club met Wednesday with nine members six children and one guest. Dorothy Thrapp led the session in the president’s absence, a favorite flower was named, plans for a silent auction were announced, and a plant and bulb exchange was held. Entertainment featured a written quiz and a Bible plants and flowers article read by Mrs. Laura Schultz who won a prize. Hostess Mrs. Butterbauga and daughter-in-law Mrs. Stutterbaugh assisted. quilts were admired. Next gathering set for Tuesday May 15 with Mrs Thrapp.
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Dorothy Thrapp
Donala Stutterbaugh
Thrapp
Social Calendar Highlights Framed by Local Lodges and Clubs
Friday events include Past Matrons club dinner at the Masonic temple and Rebekah lodge social at RO.O.F. hall with 6:30 and 8:30 start times. Weekend activities feature WR.C. at Legion hall and a 1:18 luncheon for the fortnightly club’s new executives at Congress hotel.
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Masonic Temple
Rebekah Lodge
Legion Hall
Congress Hotel
William Beggs
Diditavesac
Braden Club Hosts Mrs Myral Smith in Afternoon
Ten members of the Braden club enjoyed a Wednesday afternoon with hostess Mrs Myral Smith A business meeting followed by display of antiques. Next meeting will be with Mrs John Martin with roll call answering by a favorite poem. Refreshments were served.
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Braden Club
Myral Smith
John Martin
Junior High P T A Installs Officers
The Junior High Parent Teacher Association held its final meeting of the year in Room 11 at the high school with 26 members present. Mrs E G Humm and Mrs Oakley Payne were installed as president and secretary treasurer for the coming year, and officers discussed Memorial day plans and district P T A school attendance.
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Sta G&rade
Mary Broghamner
Jane Turner
Iroghammer
Cloyce Stewart
Kart Mohr
C. P. Weldin
E. G. Humm
P.T.A
Oskaloosa
Humm
Oakley Payne
Fred K. Miller
Ladies Aid Society Meets at Church in May Session
Nine members of the Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid society and Mrs Arch Cannon, Marlene Benn, Max and Donna Cannon met at the church yesterday for the May meeting. Program opened with group singing and devotional led by Mrs Carl Schneider citing 1 Corinthians 13. Roll call elicited responses from the Book of John. June reading contest will focus on Luke. Church services planned for the night after V E day. Refreshments in the dining room by co-hostesses Mrs Howard Witting and Mrs Glen Pratt with violets on the table. June hostesses named Mrs Clyde Lambert and Mrs Fred Kephart.
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The
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Socity
Arch Cannon
Marlene Benn
Max
Donna Cannon
Carl Schneider
Howard Witting
Glen Pratt
Clyde Lambert
Fred Kephart
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Gen. von Boetticher
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