Wellman postoffice to be rated second class
Postmaster Harris McGugin announced the Wellman postoffice will be rated second class after July 1. Federal building and city delivery will not occur for a period, but extra help will be added. Jesse James remains assistant postmaster. The May items also note a high school senior class play and various local events and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Mayer
Wellman
Harris McGugin
Wellman Postoffice
Jesse James
Joe Nightingale
Howard Durran
Hortense Pemberton
Betty Bell
June Pemberton
Carolyn Seals
Gertie Pemberton
Hazel Glider
Grace Pemberton
Eleanor Swartzendruber
Jack Johnson
Roy Taylor
Sylvia Deing
Harriet Huffman
Stephen Lansing
Darold Netser
Willette
Alyne Freel
Paul Wright
Elmarie Marner
R. W. Pinnel
Kansas City
Origin of the word tip traced to tavern practice
A claim links tipping to English tavern customs where a receptacle labeled To Insure Promptness collected money for servants. The phrase reportedly became contracted to T.L.P. and then to tip.
Kalona Kampers Klub Theater Party Chaperones Attend Event
Kalona Kampers Klub leaders Mrs. Ray Witting Merna Kennedy and summer heads Mrs. Willis Gingerich and Mrs. Eugene Way chaperoned a theater party in Washington Wednesday. Afterward the group enjoyed refreshments at the North Side cafe. Attending were Barbara Stumpf Neia Ann Kern Donna Starck Gloria Kern Norma Sleichter Nadine Hochstetler Joan Alt Wiladean Small Virginia Hochstetler Hazel Ernest Rosetta Vodicka Lillian Perrin Betty Grecian Harriet Beck Marilyn Strickler Frances Solska and Mr and Mrs Olin Bishop welcomed a son born May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Schwitters
Kalona
Kaleona Kampers Klub
Washington
Ray Witting
Merna Kennedy
Willis Gingerich
Eugene Way
North Side
Barbara Stumpf
Neia Ann Kern
Donna Starck
Gloria Kern
Norma Sleichter
Nadine Hochstetler
Joan Alt
Wiladean Small
Virginia Hochstetler
Hazel Ernest
Rosetta Vodicka
Lillian Perrin
Betty Grecian
Harriet Beck
Marilyn Strickler
Frances Solska
Mrs. Olin Bishop
May
David Hull Buys Home in Crawfordsville for Parents
Mary Manners reports in Crawfordsville on May 4 that David Hull of Columbus Junction purchased the late Mrs. Mary Mast home from 8 S. C. Fletcher for his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hull who recently moved from Kansas to occupy it. The Vernon White family, previously renting, will relocate after purchasing the Charles Wells property in the north part of town. Arthur Rathmell of Ainsworth bought the Harold Taylor property and plans to move later, as he is Ray Rathmell's father helping him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
David Hull
Columbus Junction
S. C. Fletcher
Mary Mast
Frank Hull
Kansas
Vernon White
Charles Wells
J. B. Randolph
Emma Randolph
Keota
Pepper and Hill Triumph in Florida Alabama Primaries
Florida senator Claude Pepper and Alabama senator Lister Hill win their state primaries. The New Deal stalwarts secure victories amid the Florida and Alabama contests reflecting sustained support for the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalwarts
NEW Deal
Florida
Alabama
Claude Pepper
Lister Hill
Reed Family Entertains Granddaughter Nancy Elaine Reed
The Rocking Mr and Mrs C B Reed hosted their eleven months old granddaughter Nancy Elaine Reed from St Louis and her parents T S Sgt and Mrs Ernest Reed. Mrs Harold Booth formerly Twila Reed visited from St Charles Iowa for the weekend. The gathering included many entertainments and festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Reed
Nancy Elaine Reed
St. Louis
T/Ssgt
Ernest Reed
Harold Booth
Twila Reed
St. Charles
Iowa
Booth
White midsummer hats arrive at millinery shop
In a long note from Washington, Elizabeth Bell is introduced as visiting for the summer and calling the town home to her relatives. An amused Washington woman complains about threats to her home and the anxiety over partitions while her note ends with a remark on phone accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elizabeth Bell
Emily Post
Community Notes and Personal Updates from Local Desk
Residents report on phone etiquette with lines busy during a rationing wait. Jimmy Schmoeller visits then heads to Burlington to see his wife Margaret. A reader praises a glass wash board from Tampa, noting concerns about fragility and the unproven non breakable claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Picnic at Rathmell school ends with games and cheer
At Rathmell meat and grocery market the high school pupils and the teacher enjoyed a picnic supper at 6 o clock on Wednesday evening. About 35 were present though weather hindered some country pupils from attending. After supper games were played and all had a general good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathmell
Clark Miller S 2-c Phones Parents of Transfer to Pasco
Pleasant Hill residents Will and Mrs. Miller joyfully received a long distance call from their son Clark Miller 2-C. Clark has recently transferred from Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Miller S
Pasco
Clyde Lambert
Pleasant Hill
Will Miller
Clark Miller
C. Clark
Port
Local residents visit and share time across Hueneme and Washington
A string of Sunday and weekday visits links Hueneme California residents with friends in Washington. Cpl. Don Thompson of Fort Bliss Texas and Mrs. Jerry Jenneke were among the visitors noted. Families and neighbors gathered at various homes, shared meals, and attended a Hi-Y mothers banquet in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Cortum
Lacy Lines
Jake Ernest
Naomi Kephart
Roy Kepharts
Paul Sommers
Otto Statler
Wilmer Kauffmans
Sid Kauffman
Leslie Beenblossom
Billy
Washington
Homemade dishpan gadget from tea strainers
Homemakers fashion a soap substitute by linking two non priority tea strainers with wire or cord. The improvised device holds scraps of soap and creates abundant suds for washing dishes.
DIY Repair Hazards From Makeshift Tools
A guide warns that using a screw driver to loosen screws and side cutting pliers on old dull shears to cut cords and wires, plus a pocket knife to cut insulation, can cause injuries and damage equipment. It cautions against makeshift tools like kitchen knives and sharp scissors.
Sawdust as Plastic Raw Material and Redwood Plastic Development
Researchers report discovery of sawdust as a plastic feedstock and announce a new plastic derived from California redwood. The findings suggest alternative materials for manufacturing and potential environmental implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Redwood
Wood sugar alcohol production cost estimate given
The cost to produce wood sugar alcohol is estimated at from 20 to 2 percent cents per gallon.
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Chas. Butterworth
Tim Ryan
Orchesty
Mer
Cady
Postoffice
McGugin Wellman
J. G. Werhle
Royal Neighbors
Pythian Sisters
Mike’ Schlaubaugh
Leroy Miller
Charlene
Joyce
Mabel Birkey
Lorene
Kenneth’ Birkey
Janet
Joe H. Miller
Stanley
Dale Liebig
Delaine Frazer
Davenport
Ardell Miller
Jimmy
W.S. McIntosh
R. W. Wirtz
Des Moines
Set
Lawrence O’'Brien
Roy Polson
John Brenneman
Daught
Jesse
Lloyd
Glen Smith
Columbia
Doris Fritz
Children’s Society of the
W.S.C
Patty Swartzendruber
Yard & McFarlane Insurance Agency
Atchison
Fevoready Plumbing & Heating
W. Main
Dphone
Washington, Iowa
Colonial Furnace Service
Clarice Meek
East Side
Kalona Kampers Klub
Senator Pepper
Senator Hill
Auld Aag
Chair Brigade
Jimmy Schmoeller
Burlington
Margaret
Dennis One Ie
Sae
Earl Lambert
Howard Witting
Glen Pratt
Charles Cannon
Edgar Eckey
Howard Penns
Mrs. Milton Coffin
Leslie Beenblossom Home
Wm. Wasson
Louise
Jerry Jenneke
Clyde Lamberts
Edward Kanuffman
Ray Martin
Joe
Wilmer Kauffman Home
Velma
Alvin Kephart
C. 8. Temmon
John Logan
Leslie Reen Blossoms
Iowa C. FE
David McCarty
Haskine
Ann Sheridan
Dennis Morgan
Jack Carson
Irene Manning
S. Z. Sakall
Joe E. Brown
FOX
June Havoc
Joe FE. Brown
Republic
Casanova
Dale Evans
Robert Pendlebury
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
Joy R. Bogue
Sioux City
Aitape
New Guinea
International
Washington Lumber & Fuel CO
Pioneer Yard
Love Bros
Tie
Yours
Jim Witte
H. P. Wilson
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