Local Residents Gather for Sunday Dinner and Visits
Mr. and Mrs. D. W. McClure hosted a group of relatives for Sunday dinner including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferguson and others from Grinnell Los Angeles Muscatine and Wellman. Afternoon callers included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Patterson and Ronnie. Leo Palmer 1 C Prim stationed at Ocean Side Calif arrived for furlough with his parents and must report by May 24. His brother Wayne is a local high school graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. McClure
Raymond Ferguson
Walter Harvey
Grinnell
Leonard Harvey
Los Angeles
Calif
Floyd Maxwell
Kenneth
Muscatine
W. A. Patterson
Wellman
Don McClure
Philip
Sylvia
B. J. Holmes
Harold Patterson
Ronnie
Ottumwa
Leo Palmer
Prim
Ocean Side
R. B. Palmer
Wayne
Rummage Sale and Community Notes From Presby Church Basement
Rummage sale planned in the Presbyterian church basement on Saturday May 15. Ruth Dupuis completes a year as Solon high school music instructor and plans to spend part of the summer with her parents the Dupuis family. Russell Miller is in a New Orleans hospital with rheumatism and ear trouble. Mrs. Frank Barden and daughter Nancy visit Fairfield guests of the Barden and Richards families. Howard Moberly returns to Navy Pier after a furlough. The Hays family visits Davenport and Des Moines en route home from Washington relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dupuis
Solon High School
W. B. Dupuis
Frank Barden
Nancy
Fairfield
William Barden
Richard Barden
Russell Miller
Pvt
Russell R. Miller
Station Hospital
A.A. Base
New Orleans
Frankness and Wisdom Quote Note
A brief quotation on frankness declares there is no greater wisdom than speaking plainly. Attributed to Anon.
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Anon
Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report
At the hospital Mrs Jemima MacClintic of Wayland was admitted last evening as a surgical patient. Harold Leichty of Wayland was discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs Nathan Crabb and son William Nathan of Fairfield were discharged this afternoon for home. Mr and Mrs Mitchell Allen of Ainsworth are parents of a son born at 11 50 this morning weighing seven pounds fourteen and a quarter ounces. Mrs Worth Hartzell of Crawfordsville was discharged this afternoon.
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Jemima MacClintic
Wayland
Harold Leichty
Nathan Crabb
William Nathan
Fairfield
Mitchell Allen
Ainsworth
Worth Hartzell
Crawfordsville
Iowan Slain by Mental Patient at Bushnell Hospital
Lt. Glen Cunningham of Ames Iowa died from stab wounds inflicted by a mentally ill officer at Bushnell Army General Hospital in Utah. The attack occurred May 8 after Cunningham befriended the unidentified officer during a train trip. The offender stabbed Cunningham in his room after lunch, as reported by Lt. Col. Wy. K. Hirschmann.
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Army General Hospital
Wy. K. Hirschmann
Cunningham
Cental
Bushnell Hospital
Army Hospital
Hirschmann
Vacation notices and military moves around town
Agnes Wheelan takes this week off from the Washington State bank. Raymond Weeks and Vernon Richardson left yesterday for Madison Wisconsin for a mother's day visit. Staff Sgt. Donald M. Beens blossom returns to Fort Leonard Wood after a family furlough. a birthday dinner was held. Mrs. Been blossom was honored at a Sunday dinner. PFC Donald L. Nicholson receives a new address at A P O 4500 New York City. George McFadden and daughter Bonnie Lou visit Ottumwa. McFadden takes a week of vacation. Charles Hennon's daughter Margaret joins the WAVES per Des Moines enlistments. Paul Boyd leaves for submarine school in New London Connecticut after training in Jacksonville Florida. Sgt. and Mrs. William H. Smart travel to Geneva Illinois for a two day visit with his parents. Smart returns from Augusta Georgia on furlough.
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Allyn Hays
Los Angeles
Calif
Des Moines
Washington
Harold
Hays
Joe D. Hays
Davenport
Alvin Morrow
Redfield
Donald M. Beenblossom
Fort Leonjard Wood
John Beenblossom
Mrs. Beenblossom
George McFadden
Bonnie Lou
Ottumwa
W. C. McFadden
McFadden
Paul Boyd
New London
Allies poised to open Mediterranean shipping routes
Secretary Knox said the Tunisia victory will open the Mediterranean to United Nations shipping and that German air activity cannot prevent access. Rommel reportedly left North Africa March 11 and was in Germany for medical treatment when Montgomery launched El Alamein.
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Mediterranean
Washington, D. C
Frank Knox
Tunisia
United Nations
Middle East
Knox
Rommel
London
Berlin
Erwin Rommel
North Africa
DNB
Disputch
Adolph Hitler
Africa
Germany
Bernard N. Montgomery
el Alamein
Chips U from the Sticks Rhubarb Canning Guide
Nellie Wittmer explains rhubarb canning and sugar ratios during rationing. She notes quarts canned last year kept well and adds methods for graes raspberries and gooseberries, advising gentle heat and no boiling to retain flavor.
Garden tips for root crops and pest tricks
Gardeners share fall mulching with leaves for asparagus beds and discuss soil care. Some soak pea seed in turpentine before planting to deter moles. Others plant carrots and radishes in the same rows to space roots correctly and use radishes to deter grubs from carrots.
Planting Guidance for Early May Flowering and Raspberry Setout
The coming week from May 4 to May is an ideal period to plant flowers and house plants. It also marks a good sign for Ole Timer to set out raspberry plants and similar fruiting plants.
Potato gifting tale from Ireland teased in jest
A playful remark claims Irish planters wrap each potato in paper before planting to keep dirt out of their eyes. The line is presented as an old joke rather than a factual horticultural practice.
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Ireland
Mrs Hirschy Sows Lettuce Along South Garden Beds
Mrs Joe Hirschy grows ample lettuce and shares with three married daughters. She plants in sandy soil and always sows early lettuce on the flower beds along the south side of the house.
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Joe Hirschy
Victory Garden Fitness Advice Sparks Patriotism
The piece urges women to adopt corrective garden exercises and vigorous planting to stay fit while gardening. It compares homemakers to squirrels preparing a winter food supply amid rationing and calls for patriotic effort beyond mere seed planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory
Two Teens Register to Vote Amid Birthday Celebrations
The two youths marked their 18th birthdays with registration at the county seat. Douglas McClintic joined Duane in registering last week after completing twelve grades together. They missed by one day due to a five day limit. Both hope to enter aviation after spring graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas McClintic
Duane
T. O. P. Boss Sees Layoffs and Hires Continue Nearby
At the T. O. P. near Burlington workers report ongoing layoffs coupled with new hires. The boss expresses satisfaction with the work and hopes he is not among those laid off, indicating a cycle of employment shifts at the site.
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Burlington
Faculty Shortage Shapes Next School Year
Few current faculty expected to return next year as new teachers struggle to secure housing and meals, highlighting staffing and living arrangement challenges facing the district.
Honor Mrs Shalla With Family Dinner On Mother's Day
Mrs Shalla was the guest of honor at a cooperative Mother's Day dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs John Shalla and Emma Bopp at 1134 South Iowa Avenue. Forty eight relatives attended as sons and daughters and their families gathered for visiting and gifts.
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John Shalla
Emma Bopp
South
Iowa Avenue
Shalla
Shallas
Report Burglary At Wellman Store
Sheriff H. M. Putnam and Deputy Walt Kiesey investigated a burglary at the Munson store in Wellman. Mr. Munson reported $64 missing, with theft occurring likely Sunday night.
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Wellmn
H. M. Putnam
Walt Kiesey
Wellman
Munson
Mr. Munson
Four Inquiries On Room And Board Amid Shortages
The author recalls four approaches from people asking to room and board them for the coming year. Points rationing and limited supplies deter hosting, with some guests proposing to cook themselves. The writer muses on pride, home comfort, and the letting go of perfection in housework. A note on learning from mistakes and avoiding excessive self-imposed duties.
Notable Residency Flexes in Everyday Urgency
A reflective note on balancing efficiency with availability. It suggests a flexible approach to daily demands, emphasizing that urgent needs do not always require rigid, constant presence. The speaker values steadiness without overburdening routines.
Three Sons Try Their Hand At Cooking In Local Tale
A homely scene recalls family cooks and the lure of small comforts. The narrator muses on work and fortune, noting that happiness outshines wealth and that public office looks easy until one considers the demands. A weather query and a sailor’s guess add color to a busy home scene.
Non-Skid Wax Suggestion To Curb Household Accidents
A household safety advisory proposes applying a non-skid wax finish to floors to reduce slipping accidents around the home. The suggestion emphasizes improved traction and fall prevention in daily living spaces.
NYU home economics tips for buying fresh produce
Ten practical guidelines from New York University’s department of home economics. Prioritize leafy greens, plan around plentiful produce, shop in person, distinguish blemishes, buy by weight, ensure uniform boxed goods, choose appropriate sizes, handle produce minimally, buy in economical quantities, and judge quality over price.
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New York University
Department of Home Economics
Entertains Group In McCreedy Home
Ralph McCreedy celebrated a birthday with a dinner party at his home hosted by Mrs. McCreedy and daughter Kay. A three course meal was served at 6 30 with a May pole centerpiece and a decorated birthday cake. Mrs. Gilbert Mills shared honors as her birthday fell on the day. Guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Hazen and Roger, Mr and Mrs Walter Messer and Lain, and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Mills with Beverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McCreedy
Walter Messer and Lain
Gilbert Mills
Beverly
Toast Worthy Advisors Mark Fifth Anniversary Dinner
The Toast Worthy Advisors club observed its fifth anniversary at a dinner meeting held at Wingas cafe. Seven members attended as Jean Essley led a business meeting and officers were elected for the new year with Jean Norton president and Cathleen Godfrey as vice president. Birthday gifts were given to Cathleen Godfrey and Lucile Wagner.
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Toast Worthy Advisors Club
Fom Duncan
Winga
Jean Essley
Cathleen Godfrey
Lucile Wagner
Jean Norton
Miss Godfrey
Esther Hayes
Miss Essley
Mrs Geo Schneider Celebrates 80th Birthday Surprise
Mrs George Schneider observed her 80th birthday with a surprise party planned by neighbors. Twenty one friends called for the afternoon and evening, with Rebekah lodge members present. She received cards, handkerchiefs, flowers, and two birthday cakes from her daughter and daughter-in-law, while her son Lt Harold Schneider sent a red rose bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schneider
Rebekah Lodge
Harold Schneider
Washington State
John Jackson
Fairfield
Eugen Schneider
Ground fish: cod and haddock feed along ocean bottom
Cod and haddock are the best known ground fish because they feed along the ocean bottom. The term reflects their benthic feeding pattern and common presence in marine diets.
Social calendar of clubs and meetings listed
Busy weekly schedule showing Pythian Sisters pot luck, Baptist circle, D of A and Harmony Club events, Cood Will and Snowball Social adjustments, YWCA and Rural Woman’s clubs, church activities, W.S.C.S. units, and a farewell gathering for Harold Guy before army service. Multiple locations include K P hall, Masonic temple, and U.P. church in Washington County.
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Pythian
C.d.of A
K.C. Hall
Harmony Club
James Swift
Lexington Circle
Wayne Norman
Flower and Bulb Exchange
Cood Will .Club
Ruth Nichol
U.P
O.E
Masonic Temple
Y.W
Y.M.C.A
Sandy Hook Pupils Honor Five Eighth Graders at Dinner
Sandy Hook reports a dinner in honor of five eighth graders Carol Farrier James Dunbar Phyllis Andersen Rosann Hesseltine and Vada Guy who were to take tests in Brighton the next day. The event featured a toast master a class prophecy a girl solo and a song performed by the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Carol Farrier
James Dunbar
Phyllis Andersen
Rosann Hesseltine
Vada Guy
Brighton
Rosann
Milking Machines Require Regular Care on Dairy Farms
The dairy farm relies on milking machines to save labor. Regular care keeps equipment in good repair and operating efficiently.
Real Property Wealth in United States
Analysis notes that most national wealth resides in real property. The statement emphasizes the sizable share of wealth tied to land and buildings rather than liquid assets. It underscores property as a key economic driver and discusses implications for policy and investment strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
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Navy Pier
Chicago
Mildred Williams
Columbus Junction
State Farm Insurance Cos
Bloomington, Ill
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Brigham, City, Utah
Glen Cunningham
Ames
Iowa
Bushnell
Agnes Wheelan
Washington State Bank
Raymond Weeks
Vernon Richardson
Madison
Wisc
Dewey Weeks
Wilbur’ Richardson
P. F. Cc
Donald L. Nicholson
A.P.O
New York City
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Margaret Hennon
Charles Hennon
WAVES
William H. Smart
Geneva
Sgt. Smart
Augusta
Nellie M.wittmer
Mrs. Shalla
Joe TeBockhorst
Mary Ann
Darrel Goodwin
Charlie Marek
Clem Shalla
Ed Conner
Mya
Ivan Lemley
Colleen
Lorene Hagist Apa Helen
Kate Shalla
Weather Bureau
McCreedy
Geo. Schneider
Her
Poel
Waswinc
Fast Noble Grand Circle
Ralph Zeck
Ben Holt
Rosemary Club
Charles Rothlisberger
William Begis
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Sust Us Club
William Reyes
West Chester Federated Church
T.I.T
Herbert Campbell
Elsie Glassburner
Walnut Woman's Club
Ed Nelson
Carl Nelson
Iences
H.H. Club
Charles Jeffries
W.o
D.ta
G. N. Barclay
Washington St
Ladies Aid Society
U.P. Church
Church Woman's Republican Club
Washington County
William Beggs
W.S.C.S
E. BE. Ward
W. Main St
C. G. Marshall
W. A. Eldridge
Iowa Ave
J. N. Phillips
Maynard Brown
JL. Main St
Fred Hutt
S. Iowa Ave
Fred R. Mautne
S. 4Th Ave
Charles St. Wilson
S. Marion Ave
Cloyd Krupp
Shirley Arnold
Marion Dunbar
Kenneth Guy
Harold Guy
Dan Guy
Army
Taylor Stout
Bob Guy
Hap Guy
Sylvester Mineart
H. W. Mineart
Harry Anderson
Phyllis
R. L. Dunbar
Archie Farrier
Illeah Farrier
Helen
Margaret
Charlene
David Day
T. W. "Harwood Insurance Agc
Warner & Bristow
DOPP
Young
Espe Ly
Sheaffer
America
Linner
Hall Bros
Nicola
Harmon
North Slide Square
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