Honor Graduates At May Breakfast At St James
Sisters of St James school held a May breakfast honoring Father H J Corcoran and the eighth grade graduating class. Pink and green decor featured pink tulips and bridal wreath. Louise Barnes thanked Father Corcoran, Grant Walker spoke for classmates, Duane Redlinger praised the breakfast, and the class sang Goodbye St James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of St. James School
H. J. Corcoran
Louise Barnes
Father Corcoran
St. Jamies
Grant Walker
St. James
Duane Redlinger
Marriage of Blanche Buresh and Roy G. Todd
Announcement of Blanche Buresh of Riceville and Roy G. Todd of Bolling Field Washington D C married on Saturday evening May 1 at the North Austin Methodist Church in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Buresh
Riceville, and Corp
Roy G. Todd
Bolling Field
Washington, D. C
North Austin Methodist Church
Chicago
Washington Girl in WAVES Seeks Navy Hospital Notes
In a Washington newspaper item, Margaret Kagan reports from a Navy hospital in Brooklyn after contracting measles and injuries. She reflects on Navy spirit, the impact of war on young servicemen, and the appeal of WAVES and WAVS recruitment via the Washington post office event with recruiter John Van Ostel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Hospital
Margaret Ragan
John van Ostel
Burlington
Navy
Washington Post Office
U.S. Navy
Marine Corps
Palmer Schilling
Legion Auxiliary Holds May Meeting Highlights Scholarships and Poppy Sale
The American Legion Auxiliary met in Legion hall with Mrs. Carl Voorhees presiding. Virginia McLaughlin received the group's Washington Junior College scholarship. The club planned magazine shipments to Knoxville Veterans Hospital for Friday May 28 and a May 29 poppy sale at Scott Furniture Store with wreaths and arbor vitae gathering for Memorial Day. The nominating committee was named and a memorial service for Mrs. E ten Wallace was held. A farewell social honored Mrs. Brown ahead of her move to St. Louis as Lt. Brown serves at Jefferson Barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Carl Voorhees
Virginia McLaughlin
Washington Junior College
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
Lane
St. James School
Biddy Johnson
Louise Barnes
Mary Louise Redlinger
Leo Vittetoe
Woman's Relief Corps
Court House
Voorhees
Catherine Swift
Brown
Community Picnics Finish School Year
Glendale reports held closing day picnics at Spread Magle and Glendale school with large turnout at Glendale and a social hour after dinner. Spread Eagle had smaller attendance due to field work. Miss Houseal will not return next year and each child received a gift. The blackout on Thursday night was largely unheard due to wind. Farmers kept plowing through the blackout. Congratulations to Robert Custer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Gerdes
Glendale
Spread Magle
Spread Eagle
Robert Custer
Birthday greetings from the Journal club members
John Zwicki of Keota marks his listed birthday as part of the Three Quarter Century club while born in Switzerland. Charlotte Mayme Neff turns seven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claire Neff. Kenneth A. Schirmer observes his ninth birthday, son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Schirmer. James Victor Bowen noted to observe his seventh birthday on April 29, to be celebrated in 1944. Other locals including J R King, Lorene Taylor of Crawfordsville and Minnie Crile of Merrimac receive congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zwicki
Keota
Journal
Switzerland
Charlotte Mayme Neff
Claire Neff
J. R. King
Lorene Taylor
Crawfordsville
Minnie Crile
Merrimac
Darrell Ross
J. B. Renoux
J. W. “Bud” Fields
Alice Hunter
Kenneth A. Schirmer
Mrs
Forrest Schirmer
James Victor Bowen
J. ©. Bowen
Social Calendar Highlights Week Events and Dinners
Thursday events include G E S Homecoming at 8 p.m. at the Masonic temple and a cooperative dinner at 6 45 p.m. Bring table service and sandwiches. Friday features Bethlehem Commandery supper and Rebekah lodge initiation with sandwiches. Missionary society meets at 2 30 p.m. and W S C S gathers at 10 a.m. and 1 30 p.m. Bring own lunch. Fortnightly board 8 p.m and Saturday 19th Century club lunch at 1 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.E.S
Masonic Temple
Temple
Pei
Pitt
Bethlehem Commandery and Families
Rebekah Lodge
AES. Hall
Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church
J. K. Lemmon
Harry Montgomery
W.S.C.S. of
Methodist Church
Sylvia Aldrich
South China
George Rudiger
Helen Wilson
Glycerine in Soap Targeted For Reduction
Government wartime order limits glycerine in soap to 1 to 2.75 percent. A sub committee recommends further cuts to 0.8 to 1 percent depending on soap type.
Brooder Floor Litter Keeps Chicks Warm
Warm floors in brooder houses with four to five inches of litter retain heat. Regular stirring helps keep litter dry, reducing the need for frequent cleaning.
Local notes on community life and service readers
Washington high school graduate last Thursday. Joe Schantz builds a new brooder house as chicks outgrow old quarters. Billy Wiley marked his birthday with dinner. Mark Ford visited the Cordes home Sunday. Over 400 copies of the Journal go to boys in service, reflecting strong readership. Children and families near Los Angeles share the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Joe Schantz
Billy Wiley
Mark Ford
Newton
Thomas Cordes
California
Washington
Los Angeles
Sunshine Community club meeting at Mrs Stover’s home
Mrs. Stover hosted the Sunshine Community club gathering with five children and two visitors from Iowa City. Vice President Mrs. Will Richards led the meeting in the president’s absence. Members answered roll call and heard reports on news and a trip to Natural Chimneys Solon Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette Stover
Sunshine Community Club
Harold Weber
Walter Weber
Iowa City
Will Richards
Sam Warren
Peter Koehler
Clarence Shull
Solon
Carl Schneider
Mary Richards
John Koehler
Pythian Past Chiefs Dine and Play Bridge at Wilson Home
Mrs. Frank A. Wilson hosted nine members of the Pythian Past Chiefs association. President Mrs. Oral Mayo led a short meeting. The group played bridge at two tables with high score Mrs. George Baker and low score Mrs. Mayo. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Wilson
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
Oral Mayo
George Baker
Mayo
Mrs. Davis Hosts Pythian Circle Meeting
Mrs. C larry Davis entertained the Pythian Circle and two visitors Mrs. Dave Anwyl and Amanda Ferguson yesterday afternoon. President Mrs. Sam Witting led a brief business meeting and eleven members named a favorite flower. Contests were held during the social program and Mrs. Witting helped serve a two course refreshment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Circle
Dave Anwyl
Amanda Ferguson
Clarry Davis
Sam Witting
Witting
Chapter CX PEO Holds Final Spring Meeting
Chapter CX P E O Sisterhood met for its final spring gathering at the home of Mrs Wilma Foster after a 6 30 pot luck supper. President Mary McKee reported on the May 10 11 state convention in Davenport and officers for the Louisa County Republican Women were elected at Wapello. Delegates to the Des Moines June 17 state convention include Mrs Pauline Foss and Mrs Margaret Hinderman. Next meeting is June 24 at Columbus Chautauqua Park. James Walker wedding week notes Jessie Walker and Robert James married Aug 31 1942. Mrs James visits Ft Sill Okla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
P. E
Sisterhood
Wilma Foster
Mary Mckee
Davenport
Louisa County Council of Republican Women
Wapello
Roy Pierce
Morning Sun
Glen Cuthamp
Mildred Barnes
Mildred Baird
Ruth Pine
Mildred Hook
Des Moines
Pauline Foss
Columbus City
Margaret Hinderman
Columbus Chautauqua Park
James Walker
Jessie Walker
Vere Walker
Conesville
Pfe
Robert James
Homer James
No Nerves in Epidermis
The epidermis lacks nerves and blood supply and contains no lymphatic glands or connective tissue, leaving it without nerves or vessels.
Teacher Presents Pupils at Recital in Crawfordsville
Irlene Benson led musical groups from the local school to Swedesburg church for an evening entertainment. The program featured mixed quartet trio sextet and various solos. Other notes include teaching moves and family visits as well as corrections about Red Cross class times and local basement flooding reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Irlene Benson
Swedesburg
Marie Rose
Mt. Union
H. N. Poston
Tipton
Skunk River Floods Lowlands Citing Wheat Crop Damage
The Skunk River rises over lowlands and damages nearby wheat fields while corn remains unaffected. Neighboring residents like Mr and Mrs Lewis Derby and families visit others, share letters, and attend local social events. Community notes list Ladies Aid meetings, dental visits, and trips to nearby towns for church events and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi VanDyke
Lewis Derby
Clayton Martin
Virginia Long
Ella McClurg
John McClurg
Ladies Aid
Tomato Plants Produce Surplus For Home Canning
A fair yield from 15 tomato plants provides fresh tomatoes for eating and surplus to fill about 50 No. 2 cans. Canned supply would cost 800 ration points if bought retail. The annual point allowance for one person is 576.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goodbye
Buresh
Todd
Margaret Kagan
Naval Training School
WKR
Bronx
New York
Charles Kagan
Ana Tailang
WAV & S
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Post and Auxiliary
Maynard L. Brown
Leland Carris
Oscar Lane
Morton
Lae KY Ya
Henry Bailey
Ning
Mrs. Stover
Wilson
Mrs. Davis
P.E.O
Ft. Sill Okla
P. L. Etter
S. Towa
Ralph Miller
Jefferson
Ainsworth
Olds
Jeannete Hanna
Birmingham
John White
Wyman
Marian Williams
Osage
Maude Barnes
Marda Davis
Charles L. Wells
Orlando
Florida
O. M
Mohileo
A. A
S. K. Orris
Dorothy
Ora Marlatt
Ottumwa
Arthur Orris
John Luithly
Fred Grosseup
Mervin
Dwight Moody
Will Derby
Richland
Charles Derby
Brighton
Basil Derby
Edgar McClurs
Verne Wolfe
the Fox
Richard Carlson
Florence Bates
Frances Gifford
Daddy
Helman’s Style Shop
Helman’s
Irwin TH. Helman
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