Renewal of Ninth Year Contract for Supt M K Chambers
In Columbus Junction May 17 the Letts school superintendent M K Chambers has had his contract renewed for a ninth year. Chambers, a former resident taught at the local junior high and is a Coe College graduate. Also noted are illness in the Masonholder family and church assignments, a boy’s injury, and military promotions in Texas and the south Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
M. K. Chambers
Letts
Chambers
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
George Masonholder
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Richie
L. B. Deedrick
Cairo
Spring Run
Manley
Jack Marshall
Iowa River Bridge
Jay Jones
Sheppard Field
Texas
William F. Parsons
Roy Parsons
South Pacific
Local Soldier Promoted to First Lieutenant
A Marine in the South Pacific has been promoted to first lieutenant. He is the son of C. J. Hanft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
South Pacific
C. J. Hanft
Funeral Services for Dora Wince Held in Muscatine
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Dora Wince 44 of Muscatine a former Columbus City resident on Monday May 17 Burial followed at Indian Creek cemetery east of Muscatine She is survived by her husband six sons and daughters two brothers Elmer and Frank Smoke of Columbus Junction and a sister Mrs Mary Briggs of Columbus Junction Relatives were told of the death of Mrs J M Tedford formerly Emma Jane Johnston of Columbus Junction at her Lenox home Survivors include a daughter Mrs Blanch Bruington two grandchildren four great grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Louella Duncan and Mrs Grace Robertson of Columbus City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Dora Wince
Muscatine
Columbus City
Indian Creek
Here
Elmer
Frank Smoke
Mary Briggs
J. M. Tedford
Emma Jane Johnston
Lenox
Blanch Bruington
Louella Duncan
Grace Robertson
Canning aids boost for housewives with tin can reform
American science and industry aid housewives in canning fresh produce. Tin cans are mainly steel and the tin content per 100 pounds of cans has fallen from 2 pounds to 0.4 pounds.
Plasma vs Blood: Easy to Ship and Store for Wartime Use
Plasma is easy to ship and store and can be preserved for a year or more. Whole blood, by contrast, deteriorates for transfusion after about two weeks and varies by red cell types.
Greer Garson Stars in Random Harvest at State Theatre
Prominent British actress Greer Garson appears in Random Harvest with Ronald Colman at the State Theatre. The article traces her rise from Goodbye Mr Chips to Mrs Miniver and notes her approach to period and modern roles, emphasizing believable characters and strong drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer Garson
Random Harvest
James Hilton
Mr. Chips
Miss Garson
Hollywood
Rachel Crothers
M-G-M
Mrs. Miniver
Ronald Colman
Louis B. Mayer
Train Car Passengers Remain Surprised by Sudden Stop
A crowded train scene leaves many riders unsettled as an abrupt halt occurs. Commuters describe jarring impacts and surprise, with several noting rough seating and minor injuries while authorities investigate the incident aboard the rail service.
Board Proceedings May 5 1943 Coal Bids Opened
The Board of Supervisors met as called and present were Ned Morrow E S Rudolph and H P Wilson. Bids for coal were opened as advertised and acted upon by motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Ned Morrow
E.S. Rudolph
H. P Wilson
Garson’s London Rise to Fame Through Laurence Olivier
The article traces Merle Garson’s stage beginnings in Old Music and her elevation after meeting Laurence Olivier at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Olivier directed her in Golden Arrow and supported her parts, helping her transition from theater to screen where she later gained fame as Mrs Chips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Garson
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Lau
Rence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Miss Garson
London
Chips
Contract Awarded to Bush Coal Office
P. Wilson and K. S. Rudolph seconded a motion announcing a contract awarded to Bush Coal Office for the project.
Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds a regular meeting on the first Friday each month. W M Goodin and A W Yard, secretary, are listed for contact and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
Hassell Goodin
W. M
A. W. Yard
Complex Rail and Bus Schedules Across Washington Area
A dense timetable lists east and westbound trains and local buses serving Washington. It notes regular stops, daily patterns, and exceptions, with train numbers such as No. 8 and No. 44 Californian and local services to Davenport, Kansas City, Chicago, and Iowa destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Washington
COI
Eigen
California
Oskaloosa
C. M
Davenport
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Kansas City-Daven
Omaha
Chicago
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Jackson Bus Lines
Iowa City
Bue
Blue
Knoxville
Urea-Treated Wood Timed to Twist Like Rope
Scientists report urea-treated wood that can be twisted like rope bent like steel and molded like dough while gaining hardness akin to steel a remarkable material innovation with potential for diverse uses.
Water in Food Reduces Weight and Storage Space
Water removal cuts average raw food weight from ten tons to one ton and shrinks required space by 50 to 90 percent depending on the product. The process also improves keeping qualities and often eliminates refrigeration needs.
County Board Sets Coal Rates for 1943
Franklin County Illinois officials approve coal contracts for the County Home and County Poor for the year starting May 15 1943. Rates vary by coal type and delivery method with prices per ton and half ton listed and deliveries to the Court house Jail and County Yard. Board chairman Ned Morrow presides. W W Schroeder serves as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Ilinois
Rudolph Wad
H. P. Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Chambers
George J. Hanft
P. L. Etter
S. Lowa
Mrs. Wince
Mrs. Tedford
T. W. Harwood
Westphal Jewelry
East Side Square
Coor Pone
Hele
Theatre
Burlington
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Jean
Burington
Onze
the Fox
Gilbert Roland
Helen Gilbert
John Howard
Isle of Missing Men
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Co. F. Anderson
Winga‘’S Cafe
Sullivan Bus Lines
Iowa Ordnance
Washington Beverage Company
Washington, Iowa
Icqui Club
Bizerte
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Chattian
Aitest
W. W. Schroeder
U.S
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