Rocking Chair Brigade and Local War Updates
Miss Maxwell recalls two deft Japanese surgeons once at the hospital before Pearl Harbor along with an FBI raid revealing the Order of the Black Dragon. A surgeon died by suicide, praised as one of the finest, while locals note USO needs housing for wives arriving from the war. Washington news includes liberated prisoners and Decoration Day peony worries. A plum tree falls with hidden fruit, and a doomed old tree looms over town.
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Pier Maxwell
America
Pearl Harbor
FBI
Order of the Black Dragon
Brighton Resident Dies in Des Moines
Mrs. H. Faris 80 a longtime Brighton resident died about two in the morning at the Des Moines home of her daughter Mrs. John Abrahamson. Funeral services are planned at the Brighton Methodist Church with burial in Hillcrest cemetery.
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Brighton
H. Faris
John Abrahamson
Des Moines
Faris
Floyd
F. A. Hoskins
Brighton Methodist Church
Hillcrest Cemetery
Ella Gardner
Benedict and
Nancy Roth Gardner
Trenton
Iowa
BE. H. Faris
Wayland
Packwood
Morning Sun
Wapello
Edwin Abrahamson
Bennie
Billy
Lola Ruth Faris
Lloyd
Youre Not Too Old To Feel Young Tromone advertised
An advertisement touts Tromone as a medical formula combining vitamins and hormones to restore youth spirit vitality and pleasures for middle aged men. It claims life attitude improves and urges following label directions available at Geo f L McDaniel Druggist and druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geof L. McDaniel
Carter's Pills Unblock Digestive Tract Ad
An advertisement claims indigestion relief comes from unblocking the intestinal tract using Carter's Pills. It touts relief from headache sour stomach gas and bad breath by thoroughly cleansing the digestive system to restore natural digestion. The pills are sold in drugstores for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Carter
Morrell official charged with meat theft in Ottumwa
Everett J. Mosier, 43, assistant superintendent at John Morrell & Co., was charged with grand larceny after police say he admitted taking meat from the plant six to eight times since last February. He was released on $1,000 bond. the stolen amount was not disclosed.
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Ottumwa
Everett J. Mosier
John Morrell & Co
Charles Kapp
Mosier
Preventing Color Run in Knits During Drying
Advice for drying sweaters and scarves that may bleed colors. Use waxed paper between layers to prevent color transfer hazards.
Child Turns On All Gas Stove Burners
Waterloo report states that Mrs. Fred Kaestner found gas filling the home after returning from the store. Her 16 month old son Alen had turned on all four burners of the stove. Firemen revived him.
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Waterloo
Fred Kaestner
Alen
J. Lewis to Head War Loan Drive in Wellman
The seventh war loan drive in the Wellman area begins May 14 with Jesse Lewis as chairman and the same solicitors as prior drives. The local quota is 145000 dollars. Also reported: James Welcher, a U S Marine, has recovered from Leyte Gulf wounds and returns to San Diego for duty. his naval service totals 30 overseas months. Other society items note family moves, hospital discharge, and local club activities.
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C. F. Mayer
Wellman
Jesse Lewis
Tom O'Flarity
Cedar Rapids
Franc Singleton
James Welcher
U. S. Marine Corps
Leyte Gulf
Kalona
Secure Leader Dog for Blind Girl Sponsored by Damascus Shrine
The Leader Dog League school near Rochester Michigan trains blind students with dogs on a country estate. Neva Long of Brighton recently returned from the school, which limits classes to four, and over 82 blind graduates have completed the program.
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Damascus Shrine
Washington
Michigan
Neva Long
Brighton
The
Supreme Shrine
Rose M. Reid
Rochester
Leader Dog School
Leader Dog League
Avon and
Rochester Roads
Mich
Dope League For the Blind
Farwell
Detroit
Hold
Miss Long
Vinton School For the Blind
Palmers School of Chiropractic
Davenport
Des Moines
Cleveland
Chicago
Fred Maynard
War Bond drive urges personal, national stake
To the People of this Community The 7th War Loan aims four billion dollars in Series Bonds. The message urges every citizen to invest as their best share, supporting victory at Iwo Jima, stabilizing prices, and securing postwar peace, stressing sacrifice beyond necessities. The editor signs off.
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Iwo Jima
Will of T M O Connor filed for probate in Washington County
In District Court of Iowa Washington County No 8040 an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of T M O Connor deceased dated April 1 1943 has been filed opened and read. Hearing proof is fixed for May 22 1945 at 9 00 A M at the Washington Court House before the District Court or the Clerk. All interested persons are notified.
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T. M. O' Connor
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Starch on Iron Treated with Beeswax and Soapsuds
Instructions advise softening starch stuck to an ironing surface with beeswax. After softening, remove it using soapsuds or a mild scouring powder.
Notice to heirs to probate will in District Court
The District Court clerk R R Noonan orders notification to heirs to appear and show cause why the will of the deceased should not be probated and lewed as the last will and testament. Dated Washington May 1 1943 and May 16 1945.
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R. R. Noonan
District Court
Washington
Iseal
R. Noonan
Hog Cholera Control Efforts Face Ongoing Swine Risk
The report notes combined efforts by growers veterinarians and the hog cholera serum industry may have curbed outbreaks this year but warns the disease remains a danger to swine in areas with incomplete immunity and lack of vaccination.
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U. S. Department of A
Department
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Selena Royle
Dan Duryea
Dorothy Mogris
Miss Maxwell
USO
Calif
Richard McCleery
New York City
Hitler
Mollie Therion
United States
Hayden Hughes
Newsweek
Hayden
Er. H. Faris
Morrell
Archie Cannon
DR. Salsbury
THUR
Ug UI
J. Lewis
Welcher
California
Navy
W. Swartzendruber
Edward Gingerich
Willard Swartzendruber
Roy Marner
Mercy Hospital
Elizabeth Erb
Marner
van Guard
Mabel Theissen
Mary and Martha
C. W. Oldaker
E. KE. Yoder
Erb
T. O. Nicholson
Woman's Christian Tempe
Nce Union
Methodist Church
G. L. Heiserman
Mary Denton
Donald Fleming
Leo Brown
Princeton
Nie Bohr
Dolores
Chester Kaufman
Reid
Miss
Long Ana Dog
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N.Y
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co
Oskaloosa
State OF
Washington County
CERN
Taste
Morton
Dutro
Everett Walling
Mer
State Theatre
Jack Cole and His Orchestra
Thurs
Oakwood
Wellman, Iowa
Hebner
West Side Druggists
Germany
Japan
War Bonds
International Business Machines Corporation
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