Local notes on visits and service members
Mrs Linnie Blanchard visits with relatives before returning to Powersville Missouri accompanied by Mrs Lizzie Kuntz. Faye Mackey of Des Moines visits her parents on Mother's Day. Hazel Simmering weekends with parents then returns to Burlington. William Atkinson and children host Davenport kin. Fur coat cleaning offered by Rothschilds. Raymond Anderson on vacation from the National Bank of Washington. Eddie Nardy promoted to AMM3C in the U S Navy with San Francisco address. Mr and Mrs Ed Mayhew return from California after three months with daughter Mrs Orville Kemp. Delbert Badham home on furlough from Alamogordo NM. Douglas Dowell earns silver wings at Sheppard Field Texas. Mrs Lloyd Moothart and Paul visit Miami Florida to see son Ernest in Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mayhew
California
Orville Kemp
Long Beach
Kemp
Alaska
Will Mayhew
Gerald Alexander
Eagle Rock
George Lemmon
Jimmy Lemmon
Glendale
Julius Conger
Longs ‘Beach
Hollywood
San Pedro
Walter Henss
Jane
Newton
Sadie Henss
Henss
Lester Henss
Wm. Henss
Crawfordsville
Ezra Wittmer
Bd. O. Davison
J. L. Davison
Joy
Lenore Calhoun
Fairfield
D. B. Wittmer
Rochelle
Burlington
Eddie Hebner
Navy
John Coleman
Harry McClintie
Gloria
Des Moines
Wade Huffman
Roy McClintie
Virginia
Omaha
Neb
J. Douglas McClintie
Glen McGuire
Newa McGuire
Glen
Duane
Russel Williams
Max McGuire
Max Richenberger
Craig
Bloomington
Max
Ben Sutter
Ben, Jr
Dallas
Tex
John Elgar
Sutter
Edith
Cedar Rapids
Lawrence Henss
Local Davenport Notes and Fur Advice Featured
Davenport residents share family visits and recovery news while a fur shop promotes cleaning and storage services. An alert highlights a professional masseur visiting May 15 at Cy Bush residence and a new postal address is listed for Private Robert D. Custer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ko Frey
Cy Bush
Washington St
Robert D. Custer
San Francisco
Calif
Allies encircle Axis pockets as German surrender nears
British and French forces tighten grip on the Cap Bon pocket with 30,000 axis troops still resisting. Axis radios show panic as Allied pressure grows across the Mediterranean. Hitler moves west while fortifications rise. In Russia the Red Army advances near Novorossisk and the Black Sea port is threatened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap Bon
Mediterranean
Adolph Hitler
Hitler
Europe
Russia
Red Army
Caucasus
Black Sea
Novorrossisk
Pole Beans Offer High Yields and Rich Flavor
This installment explains pole beans as prolific yielders with big pods easy to pick. Pole beans climb fences or trellises, thrive after warm soil and no frost, and deliver strong flavor and nutrition for victory gardens.
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Victory Garden
Hospital Classified Ad News Brief
Mrs Mary Aggson of Wellman was admitted as a medical patient. Mr and Mrs Werner Schwitger of Keota are parents of a son born at 5 09 this morning weighing 8 06 1/4. Roberta Pickard of Pleasant Plain had an appendectomy. Mrs Doyle Barnes of Brighton was admitted this morning. Mrs Edward Kauffman and daughter Carolyn Marie were discharged last evening for their Washington home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Aggson
Wellman
Werner Schwitger
Keota
Roberta Pickard
Pleasant Plain
Doyle Barnes
Brighton
Edward Kauffman
Carolyn Marie
Washington
Wyse Family from Biloxi Visits Wayland
Dr. C. C. Wyse and family from Biloxi Mississippi visit Wayland for a week of furlough with plans to spend the summer at the home here. Various relatives and guests arrive for visits and graduation events. The notice lists multiple family arrivals and local social gatherings around Wayland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyse
Biloxi, Miss
Wayland
C. C. Wyse
Martha
Lucy
Biloxi
Man Hunted for 15 Years Is Glad To Stand Trial
Charles Mitchell alias Colerge Micciuli surrendered in Bellevue after 15 years fleeing a first degree murder charge for the Christmas 1926 shooting of Mrs. John Rupino. He pleaded not guilty at Norwalk arraignment before Judge Edgar G. Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Ohio
Charles Mitchell
Colerge Micciuli
Jean Valjean
John Rupino
Bellevue
Mitchell
K. P. Fox
Fox
Commer Pleas
Edgar G. Martin
Huron-Sandusky
Here
Biaggio Castrovino
Rupino
Bellevue Hospital
Huron County
Youngstown
Tuberculosis Deaths Rise in Reich and Britain During War
Dr Bruce H Douglas president of the National Tuberculosis association reports a sharp wartime rise in tuberculosis deaths in England and Germany. He estimates about a 13 percent increase among men and 7 percent among women in Great Britain since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
England
Germany
Bruce H. Douglas
National Tuberculosis Association
Douglas
Great Britain
Laurel nuisance becomes holiday wreath profit in Maryland
HAGERSTOWN MD Louis Faulkner turned excess laurel on 100 acres of woodland into a thriving business by crafting wreaths and laurel roping to decorate city stores and streets for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Louis Faulkner
British Do Not Believe In Signs on Cigarettes
Pedestrians in Liverpool doubted what they saw outside a tobacco shop announcing cigarettes for sale here. Such signs are rare as cigarettes are hard to obtain, with shops typically selling only ten per purchaser when stock lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Liverpool
Invert Philippine Flag Decreed During Wartime by Quezon
Manila reports President Manuel Quezon ordered the flag inverted in wartime. He cited tradition in the Philippines that flying the flag upside down signals valor perseverance and intent to win the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Manuel Quezon
Philippines
May Parties Conclude Year for American Home Groups
The Fortnightly club sections held May parties at members’ homes with cooperative luncheons, programs, and readings. Section Two featured a poetry reading, summer food tips, and a nominating report for next year. Section 3 hosted a luncheon, spring floral decor, and a one act play performed by members. Section 1 presented a cooperative luncheon with a short business session and a humorous play, plus student vocal and instrumental pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve Wilson
Susie Johnson
J. C. Carris
D. J. Ross
E. C. Carris
Harwood
Karl Mohr
KE. B. Hammer
Boyd White
John McGaffey
Leonard Booth
Frances Whisler
Mary Bordwell
Bonita Brower
Betty Stewart
Whisler
Doris Gray
Martha Crossett
Bonnie Simpson
Jean Atchison
Eleanor Tucker
Genevieve Baker
Glenn McCall
J. N. Phillips
John Rittenhouse
Division 1
Pearl Whistler
Harold Perry
Steve Stewart
Ed Gray
Silas Ross
John Stewart
R. S. Warfel
John A. Stewart
Grace Richards
Irvin E. Deer to Speak on Picture Industry at Fortnightly Meet
Irvin E. Deer of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America will be guest speaker at the Fortnightly club general meeting next Tuesday. Mrs. Rudiger presides. two divisions hostesses from Public Affairs and Literature. Deer, based in Evanston, Ill, interprets the industry for the public and reports trends to filmmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Holmes
Fred Bartow
Mt. Pleasant
FE. H. Messer
Gilliman
Ivan Rehmel
Bartow
Department
Irvin Deer
Evanston
Irvin EB. Deer
Community Service Department
Motion Pictures Producers and Distributory of America, Inc
George Nndiger
C. Phil Weldin
Harvey 35. Meek
Frank C. Crone
Leila Anderson
Rudiger
Deer
Fort Madison
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Mr. Deer
Hollwood
Verdict on the Class Play Directed by J Wesley Pritchard
The article notes the class play verdict occurred on May 6 and May 7 with J Wesley Pritchard directing the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley Pritchard
Dairy production hits record high in 1941 says USDA
The U S Department of Agriculture reports that 1941 saw the largest output of dairy products on record, surpassing every previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ina Lewis to Richard Freeman wed in California
Ina Lewis daughter of J. Lloyd Lewis announces her marriage to Richard Waldo Freeman USMC son of the late Waldo Freeman of Tulsa Oklahoma. The ceremony was at St Marys Catholic Church Oceanside California with chaplain USMC St Joseph Wieber presiding. The couple will reside in Oceanside after a wedding trip to Los Angeles.
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J. Lloyd Lewis
East
Washington — Street
Ina
Oceanside
Calif
Richard Waldo Freeman
United States Marine Corps
Waldo Freeman
Tulsa
Oklo
St Mary's Catholic Church
St. Joseph Wieber
USMC
Donald Ford
Stella Stoffel
Miss Stoffel
Camp Pendleton
Freeman
Stephens College
Columbia
St. Stanislaus College
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Special Gas for Men in Service Granted
The Office of Price Administration authorized special gasoline allotments up to five gallons for service members on leave or furloughs of three days or more. These special rations cover personal errands when other transport is unavailable and may be obtained from May 14 by presenting pass, leave, or furlough papers to a rationing board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Lake Magadi Lake Rail Than Expansive Soda Lake
A lake in Kenya named Lake Magadi spans about 25 miles in length and four miles in width and features a railroad on its surface. The unique soda lake is noted for its crystallized minerals and vast, flat expanse in Africa.
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Magadi
Kenya
Africa
Family Dinners Honor Lt Boshart On Visit
Wayland hosts honor Billy Boshart son of O C Boshart who recently transferred to the Marine Air Corps and was commissioned second lieutenant at Corpus Christi Texas after Naval Air Corps training. He heads to San Diego Monday following carrier landing in Chicago. Additional social notes list local relatives at various gatheri ngs and a June meet date.
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Wayland
O. C. Boshart
Billy
Mae Jones
Carl Hedges
Washington
Will Allen
Eva Hills
Ara Ruth Bidwell
Mel
Lyle Zehr
Maribelle
Alvin Allen
Naval Air Corps
Marine Air Corps
Corpus Christi
Tex
Chicago
San Diego
Calif
U.S.W.A
Notable Residents Attend Weaver Family Gathering
Poller Mr and Mrs A C Weaver plus Tom and Chriss gather for a family event. Local attendees include several Weavers sharing tea and stories at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weaver.
Potluck Supper by Pythian Sisters
The Pythian Sisters and their families enjoyed a cooperative supper last evening at K. P. hall. The committee in charge was Mrs. Vella Hotle, Mrs. Esther Martin, and Mrs. Emma Johnson. The evening featured visiting and card playing.
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K. P. Hall
Vella Hotle
Esther Martin
Emma Johnson
Mary Cay Young Honored at Social Party
Mrs. Richard C. Young hosted a yesterday afternoon party honoring Mary Cay Young and Mrs. LeRoy Pratt. Guests included out of town visitor Mrs. George McFadden and her daughter Bonnie Lou of Ottumwa. The group enjoyed one course refreshments as a birthday cake with one candle for Mary Day's first birthday and a large tulip centerpiece.
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Willis Troyer
Wilma
Paul Miller
Ronnie
Amasa Miller
Orval
Oscar Miller
Jane
James
Franklin
Richard C. Young
Mary Cay Young
LeRoy Pratt
George McFadden
Bonnie Lou
Otiumwa
Government circular lists nearly 200 vital plants
A government circular identifies about 200 plants essential for food and shelter across wildlife and communities. It notes that around 150 of these are also recommended for soil erosion control, highlighting their ecological and practical value.
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Washington County Hospital
Wells Park
Missouri Fields
Wolf Floral CO
Linnie Blanchard
Powersville
Lizgie Kuntz
Faye Mackey
Henry Wiegman
Hazel Simmering
Mrs
Ed Simmering
Iowa Ordnance Plant
William Atkinson
Davenport
John Atkinson
W. P. Moriarty
Rothschild’s
Raymond Anderson
The
National Bank of Washington
Eddie Nardy
U.S. Navy
Edward Leo Nardy
Amm3c
Fleet Post Office
Rothchild’s
Delbert Badham
Alamogordo
N. Mex
Charles Clark
Bob Clark
Douglas Dowell
Sheppard Field
Panama City
Fla
P. F. CG
Douglas C. Dowell
Texas
Lloyd Moothart
Paul
Miami
Ernest
U. S. Navy
Carrie Hysell
Vera Hysell
Rothschild's
Louis Stockman
Don and
Dean
Harry Kuntz
J. B. Hoxworth
Glen Green
M. H. Sartor
Cpl
Forrest Kirchner
Howard Wiley
Ed Wiley
State Farm Insurance Cos
Bloomington, N
Earle F
A Anicke
tajvPvoru
Iowa Daily Press Association
Nellie Wittmer
Reich
Britain
Paul Snakenberg
William Sitler
A. W. Yard
John Winga
Bruce Lipscomb
George Masson
Tom Davis
Edna Hisgins Strachan
Whistler
G. B. Holden
Alice Shaver
Stewart
Ernie Temple
Ward McCutcheon
J. D. Dayton
Irvin E. Deer
Ina Lewis
Richard W. Freeman
Boshart
Izgel Wenger
O. P. Boshart
Ralph Roth
Clyde Troutman
Mes J. &. Holub
I. M. Goldsmith and Roth
Clair Sodergren
W. &. Boller
Earl Stutzman
P. P. Wyse
A. B. Magdefrau
Orus Boshart
Zehrs
Eva Allen
Ainner Party
Billy Boshart
Wenger
Ella Wenger
Ross Levert
Rex Severt
Wellman Pr
O. F. Boller
Mra
D. J
Pythian Sisters
V. Grull
David
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