Local News From Washington and Nearby Areas
Helen Bain returned home by bus after visiting her grandmother Mrs. Emma Nordyke. She is a cashier at Woolworth in Clarinda, Iowa. Mrs. E G Hallberg leaves today for Peoria Montana after visiting grandmother Mrs. William Kensler who has been ill. A rummage sale, the biggest yet, opens north of Stewart Hardware.
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Helen Bain
Emma_ Nordyke
Woolworth
Clarinda
Iowa
Washington
Stewart Hardware
E. G. Hallberg
Peoria
William Kensler
Visibility of colors in light and danger signals
Color researchers find yellow most conspicuous followed by yellow green orange and red. In dim industrial light yellow and green retain brightness best while red fades toward black, a phenomenon long recognized by science.
Feed Shortage Drives Milk Drop in Summer Trials
Experiments at South Dakota state station show feed scarcity, not heat or flies, mainly reduces milk production 20 to 40 percent from May to October. Flies caused minor losses: stable flies 88 percent drop, horn flies 1.4 percent, houseflies 3.4 percent. Mature grass reduces intake. solutions include temporary pastures, hay racks, and extra grain for high producers.
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South Dakota State Experiment Station
Meat Consumption Gaps Between US Canada and UK
Measured per capita meat use showed the United States and Canada consuming about 50 pounds more than the United Kingdom last year. This reflects higher overall meat intake patterns across North American diets.
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United States
Canada
United Kingdom
Columbus burial in Santo Domingo Cathedral outlined
The text notes Christopher Columbus is buried in the Cathedral of Santo Domingo located in Ciudad Trujillo in the Dominican Republic.
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Christopher Columbus
Cathedral of Santo Domingo
Ciudad Trujillo
Dominican Republic
Ramblings on Our Nearby Snack Stop by State Theater
A concise note highlights a convenient post show snack spot near the State Theater. The text emphasizes the location's proximity and promises satisfying food and service to attract nearby patrons.
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State Theater
Guest Night at Country Club Showcases Boxing Contests
At the country club guest night more than 106 men attended a dinner and entertainment program. An early pitching into a bucket niblicks contest, a guest driving contest won by Harry Perry, a putting contest won by Karl Mohr, and boxing bouts from local high school classes concluded the evening under President C. R. Wilson.
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Karl Mohr
Ted Crone
Ira Schenefelt
Harry Perry
C. R. Wilson
Lee Holland
Washington
Gene McCormick
Bill Stockman
Marion Swift
Dick Young
Leland Smith
Dale Caldwell
Harry Coppock
John Gamble
Stanley Jarrard
Jerry Denison
Keith Williams
Major Leagues National League Baseball Scores and Schedules
Thursday results show many games postponed including Cincinnati at New York and St Louis at Brooklyn. Today's matchups feature Cincinnati Dasso facing New York Mungo, Pittsburgh Strineevieh at Boston Javery, St Louis Wilks at Brooklyn Gregg or Davis, and Widdeago Wyse at Philadelphia Sehang.
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National
League Wik. Pet
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Boston
Dasso
Mungo
Strineevieh
Javery
Wilks
Gregg
Davis
Baseball schedule snippets with team matchups and records
Postponed games include Boston at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Chicago. St Louis leads Washington 10 to 2. Night games feature Washington at St Louis with Wolff and Shirley records, New York at Detroit with Dabiel, Boston at Cleveland with Ferriss, Philadelphia at Chicago with Christopher and Lopat starters.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Washington
Wolff
Shirley
New York
Dabiel
Detroit
Newhouser
Boston
Ferriss
Cleveland
Smith
Christopher
Lopat
Louis
Green paint eases fatigue by changing perceived weight
A color expert found that repainting black boxes green reduced worker fatigue. Green makes objects appear lighter, easing carrying effort compared with dark colors.
Perforated Pancake Turner Clears Poached Eggs
A perforated pancake turner is recommended to lift poached eggs from the pan. The tool lets water drain away as eggs are removed for serving.
Hospital admissions and birth at local homes
At the hospital Mrs. Harry Haifley of 735 South Ave. C was admitted as a medical patient yesterday afternoon. Donnie Joe Rich, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Rich of West Chester, was admitted yesterday afternoon for surgery. Miss Darlene Stover of Route 1 admitted this morning for surgery. Mr and Mrs William Kelley of Keota are parents of a son born at 1 30 this morning weighing 8 lbs 14 oz.
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Harry Haifley
South Ave. C
Donnie Joe Rich
Edward Rich
West Chester
Darlene Stover
William Kelley
Keota
Battles across Pacific as Okinawa fight tightens
U S Marines of the 6th Division press toward Naha after crossing the Aas river estuary near Okinawa, within 1,000 yards of the ruined city. Australian troops seize edge of Djoeatn oil fields near Tarakan with air support. Strategic bombers hit Borneo airfields and ports, sinking a freighter and several vessels. American columns near Manila press to reopen water supply. renewed assault on Cagayan valley in northern Luzon. Philippine bombers wreck Saigon naval station in French Indo China. raids strike inland sea area and oil depots at Saiton while destroying 97 enemy ships and vessels.
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Comei
FCC
Okinawi
Okinawa
Aas River
Naha
Tarakan
Djoeatn
Borneo
Philippines
Bi Fto
Manila
Luzon
Caga‘yan
Balete Pass
Saigon
Japan
U. S. Sth
Saiton
Airforce
Singapore
Hanging clothes to dry prevents mold after starching
Report notes that hanging garments immediately after starching helps prevent mold by allowing quick and thorough drying. Emphasis on air circulation and avoiding damp folds. Practical tip for laundry preservation.
Slot Machines Blamed in Postoffice Thefts
Mason City postal clerk M. Redcliffe received one year and one day in federal prison for embezzling 2700 dollars from postal funds and falsifying records between 1944 and 1945. Judge Henry N. Graven denounced slot machines and the Mason City Elks club as implicated in Redcliffe's downfall.
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Waterloo
M. Redcliffe
Henry N. Graven
Mason City Elks Club
Redcliffe
Mason City
United States
Tobias E. Diamond
L. A. Moe
Redclife
Crash at South Lowa intersection damages two cars
Two cars driven by John Bruegge and Donald Disney collided at the South Lowa intersection of South Town Avenue and East Jefferson Street this afternoon. Neither driver was injured though both vehicles sustained heavy damage.
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John Bruegge
Donald Disney
South Town Avenue
East Jefferson Street
Mrs Booth Hosts Mission Society Meeting
The Prairie Flower Missionary society met at Mrs M E Booth with co hosts Mrs Glenn Knapp and Mrs Rena Warner. Thirteen members one guest Mrs Wm Clemons and two children attended. The session opened with prayer and devotions followed by a Psalm reading and a Moody Monthly article review.
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Prairie Flower Missionary Society
M. E. Booth
Glenn Knapp
Rena Warner
Wm. Clemons
T. C. Reeves
Earl Booth
Moody Monthly
Robert Benson
Hebrew Christian Alliance
South America
America
C. C. Reeves
World War II Alters European Diets Across Nations
Wartime shortages push Europe to revert 30 to 50 years in nutrition. Bran, root vegetables, leafy greens rise in common use while meat and fats decline. Seasonal fruit consumption falls as supply tightens and households adapt to rationing and shortages.
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Europe
Mothers Party by Pythian Sisters
A special Mothers Day meeting of the Pythian Sisters at the Knights of Pythias hall drew members and their mothers or guests. Mrs. Myrtle Poole read poems honoring mothers, music and songs filled the program, bingo was played, tea served by Mrs. Mildred Stewart and Mrs. Irene Baker, with arrangements by Mrs. Laura Jane Stewart, Mrs. Mildred Stewart and Mrs. Irene Baker. Thirty two attended.
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Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias Hall
Myrtle Poole
Bingo
Mildred Stewart
Irene Baker
Laura Jane Stewart
H J Club Meets at The Weeks Home
The H. J. club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Dewey Weeks home. Nine members attended along with one honorary member and a guest Mrs LeRoy Krotz. Mrs Ernest Strum was welcomed as a new member. A short business meeting was conducted by president Mrs Harold Strum.
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H. J. Club
Dewey Weeks
LeRoy Krotz
Ernest Strum
Harold Strum
Birthday Candles for Mary Day Young and Others
Mary Day Young daughter of Richard C. Young is celebrated with three candles as her father serves in the army stationed in Italy. Richard Lee Allen, two, son of Mitchell and Mary Allen of Ainsworth, has two candles. Mrs. J. S. Mangold and sister Mrs. J. H. McGraw observe birthdays today.
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Mary Day Young
Richard C. Young
Italy
Richard Lee Allen
Mrs. Mitchell Allen
Ainsworth
J. S. Mangold
J. H. McGraw
Birthday greetings from several Iowa towns
A list of birthday acknowledgments today includes Mrs. David Allen of Davenport Mrs. Duane Griggs Mrs. Tina Marshall of Brighton Clyle Mason of Braden community Mrs. Emerson Witting near Crawfordsville Mrs. Gilbert Mills Walter Neff Snowball community and Bob Scott 19 son of Mr and Mrs Orva Scott of the Pilotburg community
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David Allen
Davenport
Duane Griggs
Tina Marshall
Brighton
Clyle Mason
Braden Community
Emerson Witting
Crawfordsville
Gilbert Mills
Walter Neff
Bob Scott
Orva Scott
Pilotburg
St James Church St Joseph Circle Meets at Hora Home
The St Joseph circle of St James church met at Mrs George Hora’s home in St Joseph with 14 members and three guests Father Corcoran Mrs Vince Marek and Mrs Lloyd Marek. Kathryn Flyon was named secretary. Four tables played banco. Mrs MacDougall had high score. Refreshments were served by Mrs George Hora with co hosts.
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St. Joseph
St. James Church
George Hora
Father Corcorain
Vince Marek
Lloyd Marek
Hora
Kathryn Flyon
Banco
MacDougall
Fred Hermann
Ed Heck
Arthur Horn
Local Meeting Sees High And Low Scores In Bunco Night
Mrs. Jim Shalle topped the game with the high score while Mrs. Clara Fisher posted the low score. At the close Mrs. Weeks served refreshments with help from her daughters Ann and others.
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Jim Shalle
Clara Fisher
Keota Couple Wed at St Marys Church
Maxine Cupp of Keota and Robert Houseal, on leave from the Coast Guard, married this morning at St. Marys Catholic Church in Keota with Rev. C Kempker officiating. Betty Cupp and Sam Houseal attended, ceremonies followed by details of gowns corsages and the couple backgrounds.
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Maxine Cupp
Robert Houseal
Keota Church
Keota
United States Coastguard
St. Mary's Catholic Church
C. Kempker
Betty Cupp
Sam Houseal
United States Army Air Corps
Keota High
Business College
Des Moines
Walden Farm
Social Calendar Notes for Saturday and Week Ahead
Saturday 1:15 lunch at Washington cafe for the Century club. Mrs M M Hiebner cannot attend. Monday Bible department 2:30 at Public library. Dedigates Lucy Dempsey from Literature department. Evening division dinner 6:30 at high school south door. Tuesday Booster club afternoon hosts include Mrs George Jarrard and Mrs H Steele. Crace Hill Ladies Aid holds afternoon event at the community building with roll call from Zechariah.
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Nineteenth Century Club
Washington Cafe
M. M. Hiebner
Public Library
Doak
Lucy Dempsey
South Door
George Jarrard
H. Steele
Crace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Boelk of
Zuchariah
Next Meeting Announced Later In City Notice
The text notes that Kathryn and others will hold a meeting whose exact date is not yet announced. The document states the next meeting will be announced later, indicating pending scheduling.
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Kathryn
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