Scarce Materials Slow New Housing For Veterans
The National Association of Home Builders reported 15 building materials are in short supply, threatening the government housing program for veterans. Shortages include asphalt shingles insulation board clay sewer pipe and more, delaying 1710000 dwelling units started since January 1 as prices may not fix the gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Washington
Home Builders
Association
Joseph Meyerhoff
Baltimore
Bonds Stolen From Iowa Man's Car in Chicago
Farmer Herman Schweitzer of City Iowa reported that $21,072.51 in government bonds were stolen from his car in Chicago after he parked across from his hotel and slept in his room. Police questioned lax precautions as he cited Webster City Indiana as a counterpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Herman Schweitzer
City
Iowa
Webster City
Major Leagues National League standings and Sunday results
Brooklyn leads with 14 wins and 687 winning percentage while St. Louis sits at 28 and .600. Cincinnati tops N L in two games with St Louis, Chicago and Brooklyn close behind as Sunday results show Boston sweeping New York, Cincinnati beating St. Louis twice, Chicago beating Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn routing Philadelphia. Only games scheduled today feature Jurisich at Head Neu and Schumacher at Konstanty as the calendar notes, with two doubleheaders already completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
Brooklyn
W. L. Petaeens
St. Louis
ChicagZe
Ncuiecca
Boston U
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Jurisich
Schumacher
Konstanty
Baseball scores and pitcher lines from Sunday games
Sunday results show Cleveland beating St. Louis 4-3 with a 9-3 second game upset, Philadelphia 6-4 over Washington and 3-1 in the second, Detroit 4-1 over Chicago, Boston 8-1 over New York. St Louis duo Goldhouse and Ferens faced Cleveland and Chicago crossmatch challenges with Krakauskas Embree and Newhouser listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
Boston
New York
St.Louis Goldhouse
Ferens
Krakauskas
Embree
Local social notes reflect clerking, travel and health events
Dr George Kerr attends State University of Iowa board meeting representing United Presbyterian synod in Iowa City. Mrs Donald Smith undergoes major operation at Mercy hospital Iowa City. Kimbal A Gates returns from Great Lakes separation center with Marine Corps discharge and a Okinawa campaign presidential citation. Numerous visits, moves, and travel by families in Iowa communities mark a lively Mother's Day weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
Iowa City
School of Religion
State University of Iowa
United Presbyterian Synod
Donald Smith
Mercy Hospital
Kimbal A. Gates
United States Marine Corps
Great Lakes
Pacific
3Rd Amphibious Corps
Service Command
Okinawa
Minneap olis Chamber Refuses Grain Contract Cancellations
The Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce directors, a leading U S grain exchange, refused to cancel future and cash grain contracts as requested by the government. They argued preserving contract integrity and profits regulation is essential and that complying could destroy future markets, threatening the free movement of grain in trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
United States
Fire destroys warehouse. beer saved by quick actions
A four alarm blaze in Washington on May 13 destroyed nearly 65 000 beer bottles in a warehouse. J R Bruce of American Sales Co braved exploding bottles to move five beer laden trucks to safety before the roof collapsed. Firefighters saved 68 000 bottles by pushing two loaded railroad cars clear of the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
J. R. Bruce
American Sales Co
Local hospital notes and new births this morning
Dismissals yesterday include Mrs Bernard Wolfe and Clair Cedric at 634 West Second. Today Mrs Clair Holmes and daughter Marcia Lynn of Crawfordsville. William Bell route four. Harry Baker Columbus Junction. Admitted yesterday as medical patients Mrs Mae Emry Brighton and Mrs I G Steele Riverside. Surgical admissions include George Moberly 321 West Washington Joanne Hafferty Brighton Mr and Mrs Raymond Allison 726 East Third are parents of a son born at 7 55 this morning. a daughter born to Dr and Mrs L B Eicher 725 East Main at 7 16. Mrs Cora White 207 South Iowa avenue admitted this morning as medical patient. Mrs Lewis Hering route one admitted this afternoon for surgery. William McDole 1235 Fast Maadison street admitted for minor surgery and discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Wolfe
Clair Cedric
West Second Street
Clair Holmes
Marcia Lynn
Crawfordsville
William Bell
Route Four
Harry Baker
Columbus Junction
George Moberly
West Washington Street
Joanne Hafferty
Brighton
Raymond Allison
East Third Street
L. B. Eicher
East Main Street
Cora White
South
Iowa Avenue
Lewis Hering
William McDole
Fast Maadison Street
Dancing Party At Country Club Honors Host
Dick G. McCleery hosted a Saturday informal dancing party for about 30 guests at the Country club. Senior class members and returning service members attended, with the host, who recently turned 18, receiving cooperative gifts. Local guests included Margaret DeLashmutt Susie Caldwell and Mary Zaring from Cornell and Iowa State University respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick G. McCleery
McCleery
R. H. McCleery
Leo C. Stone
Theodore Brown
Margaret DeLashmutt
Susie Caldwell
Cornell College
Mary Zaring
State University of Iowa
Garden Varieties Spotlight Ruth Foster Carrotl Offerings
Garden expert notes carrot varieties with soil and weather sensitivity. Chantenay and Denver's Half Song remain favorites, while new offerings Sweetheart and Goldinhart promise tender, brittle and exceptionally sweet roots this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Carrotl
Chantenay
Denver
Sweetheart
Goldinhart
Fordham 242 Bush Lima Beans Picked as All American 1945
The Henderson bush lima bean gains praise for flavor and small seed. Fordham Number 242 Bush Lima is noted as a 1945 All American selection for Limas. It reportedly yields well with buds forming into beans in hot weather and is satisfactory for freezing.
Marines Recruit in Washington Delivers Thursday Visits
Marine veterans to visit Washington at the post office on Thursday May 16 and future Thursdays. Platoon Sergeant Hulsizer leads the recruiting party seeking single men ages 17 to 25 for two to four year enlistments in aviation or general duty. Marines offer education advancement through the Marine Corps Institute and free correspondence courses. Enlistees receive a 19 day furlough after basic training and GI Bill eligibility.
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Marine Veterans
Washington
Hulsizer
United States Marines
America
Leathernecks
Marine Corps Institute
G. I
Davenport man beats mother on Mothers Day
Davenport Iowa May 13 UP This was hardly the way to celebrate Mothers day Robert Duncan 25 Davenport beat up his mother Mrs Lena Lots pich and tried to choke her yesterday Then he landed in the hospital with a fractured cheek bone after a marine William Schumacher who was home on furlough went to the aid of the woman Police said no charges would be filed until his condition improved The mother was reported in fair condition at her home here Schumacher told police he saw
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Davenport
Iowa
Robert Duncan
Lena Lotspich
William Schumacher
Duncan
Schumacher
Mrs Coon Hostess To Highland Club
The Highland Social club met with Mrs Gladys Coon on Thursday afternoon with 20 members present. Afternoon visitors included Ella Mae Coon Rena Marling Ella Barnes and Ruth Lyench. The hostess served refreshments and Mrs Pearl Coon invited the club to meet for the June meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Highland Social Club
Gladys Coon
Ella Mae Coon
Rena Marling
Ella Barnes
Ruth Lyench
Pearl Coon
White Cloud Club Meets at Anderson Home
Mrs. Howard Anderson hosted the White Cloud Social club for a Tuesday meeting with ten members and five children present. The group planned to send clothing boxes to needy families or overseas and Mae Hedger gave a book report. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Mildred Sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Anderson
White Cloud Social Club
Mae Hedger
Mildred Sands
Lexington Patrons Hold Farewell Supper Party
Lexington on May 13 reports a long standing last day of school supper party at the school house. The Charles Stewart family bid farewell as they move to Washington. Marie Stewart and Bill Martin won high scores at four rock tables. refreshments followed. Committee members were Mrs. Cecil Amlong and Mrs. Marion Pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Charles Stewart
Washington
Marie Stewart
Bill Martin
Cecil Amlong
Marion Pence
Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Thorne in Nineteenth Century Club
Mrs Clifford Thorne hosted a Saturday luncheon for fourteen members of the Nineteenth Century club. Floral deutzia and coralbelle decor graced the dining table and living room. Officers were re-elected and a donation to Chinese relief and the YWCA drive was approved. Mrs A E Baldrige reviewed Anything Can Happen by George and Helen Papaschvily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Thorne
Nineteenth Century Club
Carl J. Roberts
Helen Wilson
M. M. Hebner
Pope Pius XII Urges Battle Against Materialism in Fatima Ceremonies
In a radio broadcast to Portugal from Vatican City on May 13, Pope Pius XII called all people to join the fight against world materialism and to avoid neutrality. He spoke briefly during ceremonies honoring the Fatima sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Pius XII
Portugal
Fatima
Train Wreck Kills One Transient in Ames
In Ames Iowa May 14 UP reports a North Western freight wreck Saturday night killed one transient Rudy Madrid of Gary Indiana. Joseph Wiley of Dayton Ohio died of injuries. Emil Dubroj a Gary resident was injured but not in serious condition. Derailment of 12 cars on a 72 car train caused by a broken axle disrupted main line traffic until late yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Joseph Wiley
Dayton
North Western
Rudy Madrid
Gary
Ind
Emil Dubroja
Knights of Pythias Meeting Announced for Castle Hall
The Knights of Pythias will meet in Castle hall at 8 o'clock on Monday. Members are urged to attend and participate in the planned agenda and confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Duncan Attack Leaves Man Knocked to Floor
A report states Duncan attacked a man identified as Mr Lotspich and struck him, causing him to fall. The incident details are minimal with no further injuries or outcomes provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Mrs. Lotspich
Social Calendar Highlights Week of Activities
Community groups announce meetings and events from May through Friday. Topics include literature department dinner at Stewart school, Ann Judson Missionary Society at church, piano recital postponement, cooperative lunches for American Home departments, Rose Mary club and Kolah club gatherings, American Legion Auxiliary meat supper, Homemakers club change of meeting date, PEO chapter, West Chester WCTU, and W.S.C.S. general meeting with church lounge availability. Local hostesses listed and reminders to bring dishes and notify by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Judson Missionary Society
Carol
Lucille Forgey
Charles Dawson
Nyla Reinier
Noble Grand Circle
Marion
Alma Hearne Holland
Boyd White
American Home Dept
iMrs
L. L
William Sheetz
Ira Coon
E. Wash
Sunshine Club
Charles Cannon
Rh. H. McCleery
H. H. McCleery
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Glen Cuddeback
Flower Seed
Kolah Club
Charles Jackson
North Sixth Ave
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Homemakers Club
Tom Stirling
Chiefs Association
Laura Stewart O.es
S. W. Livingston
West Chester
W.C.T.U
Howard Stewart
Missionary Societies
W.S.C.S. General Meeting
Funeral services for Mrs Inez Martin held Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs Inez 4 Martin were held Saturday morning at the L A Jones funeral home conducted by Rov Arthur Peters of Hedrick assisted by Charles Masson student pastor at West Chester The pall bearers were Roy Marion and Curt Wells Roy and Walter Fisher and Ed Squire Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Inez
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Rov
Arthur Peters
Hedrick
Charles Masson
West Chester
Roy
Marion
Curt Wells
Walter Fisher
Ed Squire
Elm Grove Cemetery
Funeral of J W Jones Held at Brighton Methodist Church
The funeral for John W. Jones was held Saturday afternoon in the Brighton Methodist church conducted by Rev E E Wess. Pallbearers at Hillcrest Cemetery Brighton were Morris Gowey W B Robison E L Edmondson E S Rudolph Dell Kyle and Leland Horton. A Masonic burial service was performed at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jones
John W. Jones
Methodist
Brighton
E. E. Wess
Hillcrest Cemetery
Morris Gowey
W. B. Robison
E. L. Edmondson
E. S. Rudolph
Dell Kyle
Leland Horton
Presbyterian prayer meeting to convene at 9 30 Wednesday
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting is scheduled for 9 30 Wednesday at the church. Attendees will gather for meditation and communal prayers in the morning session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Recital to Introduce Ten Pupils at Mrs White’s Home
Mrs Boyd White presents ten piano pupils in a National Music Week recital at her White home. Mothers and friends attend after school. The program includes Beethoven Sonatine and pieces by Weybright Bussey Waldteufel and Massanet among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd White
White
Hopkins Wesley Robbins
Miss Muffet
Faith Bauer
Richter Frances Ann McConnell
Weybright
Wanda Stout
Beethoven
Eleanor Huissman
Schaum
Marilyn White Peacock
Lake Esther Bauer
Sandra McConnell
Bussey
Shirley Owens
Esther Bauer
Waldteufel Tarantella
Thompson Phylis Owens
Masseret
Birthday Congratulatory Notes From The Journal
A member of the Journal’s Three Quarter century group E Lizze Reighard turns 89 today with congratulations. Gary Keith Sheetz honors his birthday with four candles on his cake. Donna Rae Cave of Snowball is wished birthday greetings by school friends. Others observing birthdays include A R Ledger Charlie Schamp Ben Holt Billy Gray Edward Kauffman and R D Orris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lizze Reighard
Gary Keith Sheetz
Donna Rae Cave
Don Cave
A. R. Ledger
Charlie Schamp
Ben Holt
Billy Gray
Edward Kauffman
Pleasant Ridge
R. D. Orris
Crawfordsville
Club Surprise for Mrs. J. Hensley in Wayland
Twelve members of the Social Hour club met for a surprise party with Mrs. John Hensley in Wayland on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Hensley, confined with arthritis the past two years, attended with two guests Fannie Marcott and Mrs. Vernon Tschantz. Refreshments included Boston cream pie coffee and tea served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
John Hensley
Mrs Flynn Hosts Lexington Circle Mothers Day Meet
Mrs William Flynn hosted Lexington Circle members for a cooperative luncheon served at noon with assistance from Mrs Harris MacGugin Mrs Ralph Bull and Mrs June Gardner The group held a business meeting led by president Mrs Wayne Norman who read the origin of Mother's Day and shared related selections The next meeting is set for June 12 with Mrs Wayne Norman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
William Flynn
Lexington Circle
Harris MacGugin
Ralph Bull
June Gardner
Wayne Norman
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Walt Friedman
Montgomery Ward
Wolf’s Flower
Little
Donut Holes Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
MAJOR
Lee
Newhouser
Arnolds
Paul Hotle
Kay
Vernon Cavan
Judy
St. Joseph, Mo
W. H. Hotle
Della Little
Inlaw
Henry Little
Sarah Rinehart
Frank Isett
A. E. Rinehart
Raymond Ferguson
Grinnell
Don McClure
D. W. McClure
C. F. Blecha
Atlanta
Joe Wehr
Charles L. Minick
U.S.S. Frontier
A.D
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
Calif
Pvt
Lloyd W. Brown
Co. R.S.T.C
Fort Monmouth, N. J
A. W. Clow
Des Moines
Iowa Osteopathic Association
Corneil College
Mt. Vernon
Marquaret DeLashmutt
Guest
Mary Voorhees
Lois Jensen
Sara Lu Miller
Barbara Etter
Lawrence Kozak
Mary McConaughy
E. M. McConaughy
Helen Fulton
Rothschild’s
Evelyn Givans
Evangelical Deaconess Hospital
Marshalltown
Ted Givans
Harold Johnson
Spurgeon
H. C. Lightner
Burlington
Truman Hysell
Sieg Company
John &. Perdock
San Antonio
Texas
Sad
S.h.a.aly
Selina
Kansas
Lawrence Dawson
Wilbur Dawson
W. A. Arildsen
Patty
Richard
Waterloo
Robert J. Dawson
Lloyd Conger
Tom McGuire
Glassburner
Kalona
Guire
McGuires
Elsie Glassburner
Bill Glassburner
Barbara
Ottumwa
Etta Glassburner
Earl Glassburner
Delbert Truman Hysell
Colo
Colorado
Stanley Jones
Mrs. Jones
Albert Simpson
John Applegate
John W. Applegate
Margaret
Mrs
Carson Scott
Galena, Ill
David Scott
B. U. Stewart
Kathryn Stewart
T- Sp I
Washington, D.C
E. L. Stewart
Chamberlin Bros. Sport Shop
Ralph Edwards
Centerville
W. B. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Wed
Sorden’s
Clifford O
John
Mary
Aledo
Ill
John Donaldson
Monmouth
Mae McCreedy
Dr. M. L. McCreedy
Robert Lauer
Penna
Glenn McCall
Margaret McCall
Roy Means
Editi Richards
Fred Reid
Grand Rapids, Mich
Supreme Shrine
Fred Reid of
J. D. Burrell
Quimby
Ellis Negus
Nancy
Burrell
Coffee Club
N.B.C. Ritz
Orcutt
C. Ae
Ull
W. Lee
Ulortaahs
Mae Emry
I. G. Steele
Riverside
Ken & Red&tankar
Iowa Ave
Mrs. Coon
Highland Club
White Cloud Club
Anderson
Club
Mrs. Thorne
Pope
T.T.T
Nate Young
Stewart School
Rirold T. Wehr
C.C. Tats
J. B. Randle
East
Madison
Rebe
Mrs. Flynn
Nicola
Rome
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