Local News from River Forest and Monmouth Alumni Events
Mrs. Ben Badenoch arrives to spend a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Wilson in River Forest. Milo Steele returns home from San Diego after 26 months in the South Pacific and Guam while in the Marine Corps. He will report to the San Diego base around June 10. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Livingston attend the Monmouth College 1895 class reunion and alumni banquet with commencement next day. Captain and Mrs. Dale Voorhees and Ensign Don Voorhees visit from Dodge City and Corpus Christi to attend their sister Mary’s graduation activities and commencement.
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River Forest
Frank J. Wilson
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Milo Steele
San Diego
Calif
South Pacific
Steele
Marine Corps
Guam
S. W. Livingston
Monmouth
Monmouth College
Livingston
Dale Voorhees
Dodge City
Kan
Don Voorhees
Corpus Christi
Texas
Carl Voorhees
Mary
George Kerr
Donald
Roderick
George Rudiger
Kerr
Pittsburg
Penna
Major Leagues National League Results From Sunday
Results show Chicago sweeping Brooklyn in two games 4 2 and 4 1. New York beat Pittsburgh 5 1 while Pittsburgh won 4 0 in the second game. Cincinnati defeated Boston 19 8 and 9 4. St Louis topped Philadelphia 6 2 but Philadelphia won 7 6 in the rematch. Pitchers Donnelly Hansen and others listed for Friday night schedules.
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St Louis routs New York in doubleheader shows swing
Scores list includes St Louis 10 1 and 6 2 over New York with Chicago 4 2 and Boston 2 2, Detroit 4 1 and Washington 1 0, Philadelphia 6 4 and Cleveland 4, plus unclear second games. Gates shows no games scheduled today.
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Frozen Spread From Frozen Fruit Purees
A new uncooked cold processed jelled frozen fruit spread has been developed at the Western Regional laboratory of the USDA. It preserves natural color flavor and nutrition of ripe fruit, uses less sugar and yields the right spreadable texture.
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Western Regional Laboratory
USDA
Aluminum Paint Helps Heat Retention On Ship Equipment
A report notes aluminum paint adheres to boiler room surfaces and steam lines even at high temperatures. It stores heat, raises inside temperatures, lowers outside heat, and improves efficiency while making warm areas more tolerable for sailors.
Statue of Freedom rises atop Capitol with historical notes
The 19 foot bronze Statue of Freedom crowns the Capitol, originally named Armed Liberty and modeled in Italy by Thomas Crawford from plans approved by Jefferson Davis in 1850. The plaster model went to the United States for bronze casting, with a base inscription pluribus unum, and the statue was mounted on December 2, 1863.
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Thomas Crawford
Jefferson Davis
Committee On Public Buildings
Community notes and war bond reminders in local columns
Local notices list service members on furlough including Delbert Badham and Paul Grecian, family visits in Riverside and Burlington, and relatives visiting from Greensboro and Peoria. War Bond drives at Penney’s are promoted, with bonds issued while you wait on Saturdays evenings.
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Penney’s
World War II battlefield advances and casualties tally
American forces pushed toward Shuri as Hodges warned of a tough hold on the center, with total U S casualties at 30 426 and Japanese dead at 48 103 for the period. MacArthur announced 13 886 Japanese killed in the Philippines in seven months, and Allied progress continued across the Pacific and Asia with Tarakan and Bougainville gains and Burmese mop up underway.
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John R. Hodges
24Th Army Corps
Shuri
Okinawa
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Burma
Hoechin
Liuchow
Automatic dimming headlight device in cars described
An automatic electronic device uses a photo electric cell to detect oncoming headlights and automatically dims the vehicle’s own lights when a preset intensity is reached. The system aims to reduce glare for other drivers while maintaining road illumination.
Social Highlights and EM Calendar With Meetings Listed
Community groups schedule meetings from Monday to Thursday across various venues including Masonic temple and Legion hall. Highlights include Order of Rainbow Girls, Daughters of Union Veterans, Drama department dinner, and multiple circles and clubs with hosting members and event times.
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Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
R. J. Kleese
Pineapple Freezing and Preparation Guide
Pineapple may be frozen. Select firm ripe fruit free of bruises and soft spots with full flavor. Wash and scrub with cold water. Cut into one half inch slices. Peel rind and trim core. Cut into small pieces for freezing.
Copper Plated Feet Fight Athlete's Foot in War Zone
Sailors and Marines in the South Pacific receive copper plating on their feet to combat athlete's foot. Tiny copper granules adhere to the skin and do not discolor the feet. The condition is said not to flourish where copper is present.
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South Pacific
Lucy Leet Hosts WCTU Meeting in West Chester
Lucy Leet hosted a West Chester WCTU gathering Friday afternoon at her home with Ruth McDowell leading devotion from Il Cor. The event focused on temperance and missions with talks by Lou Bauer H Munster Florence Bauer Edith Bauer Jessie Hough and readings on foreign missions and servicemen. Refreshments were served after the program.
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H. W. Munster
Florence Bauer
Isles of the Pacific
Edith Bauer
Jessie Hough
God
America
Eddie Cantor
Union
Gertie Stewart
Flo Ross
Food Preservation Instructions for Juices and Sugar Syrup
Instructions describe juicing trimmings and using syrup or sugar to preserve fruit. It covers packing into containers, making a 30 percent sugar syrup, or using four parts fruit to one part dry sugar, stirring before filling, and head space recommendations for pints and quarts.
Hearing aids tuned to conversational speech range
The article notes human hearing covers 16 to 16,000 vibrations per second but everyday speech stays between 590 and 2,500 vibrations per second. Modern hearing aids are designed for optimal performance within this conversational range.
Birthday notices for Mary Marr and local anniversaries
Mary L Marr of Keota marks her 88th birthday as a Journal Three Quarter Century member. Anniversary observances include Mr and Mrs Max Kirka of Phoenix married two years, Mr and Mrs James Allen of Columbus married in 1916, and Mr and Mrs Homer Godwin married in 1927.
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Mary L. Marr
Keota
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Three Quarter Century Club
Max Kirka
Phoenix
Ariz
James Allen
Columbus
Euection
Homer Godwin
Children observe fifth birthday today for school entry
Today marked the fifth birthday for John Harry Donaldson and Terry Dean Tucker, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Donaldson and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Tucker, respectively, located north of town.
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John Harry Donaldson
Harry Donaldson
Terry Dean Tucker
Edwin Tucker
Birthday Candles For Local Children In Richland and Ainsworth
Two birthday notices honor Fred LeRoy Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Newton Robinson Richland Marsha Kaye Keller daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Keller Ainsworth and Robert William Wolfe son of Mr and Mrs Orcei Wolfe highlighting local families and dates.
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Fred LeRoy Robinson
Newton Robinson
Richland
Marsha Kaye Keller
Elmer Keller
Ainsworth
Robert William Wolfe
Orcei Wolfe
Birthday notices honor Zager Gott Crone children
Delores Ann Zager turns three as Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zager receive well wishes. Blaine Gott marks 13th birthday for his parents Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Gott. Nellie Maxine Crone celebrates a birthday as daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Crone with school friends sending congratulations.
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Delores Ann Zager
Mrs
Stanley Zager
Blaine Gott
Maynard Gott
Nellie Maxine Crone
Francis
Junior Missionary Society Meeting at United Presbyterian Church
Twenty eight children attended the Junior Missionary Society regular meeting at the United Presbyterian Church on Saturday. Girls sewed dolls for the nursery while boys prepared for the Daily Vacation Bible School. Mildred Stewart led devotions with Mrs. Robert Acheson presenting a home mission story. refreshments were served by Mrs. Marion George and Mrs. Don Paul.
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United Presbyterian Church
Mildred Stewart
Robert Acheson
Marion George
Don Paul
Presbyteria Morning Prayer Meeting Notice
A morning prayer meeting is announced for 9 30 Wednesday at the church. The item notes a Presbyterian congregation gathering for prayer.
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Presbyteria
Birthday Observers Noted in Highland Township
Want ads note birthday observers including Mrs. John Witthoft, Wilma Mineer, Mrs. Mela Lasek of Highland township, Norma Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Smith, and Harry H. Payne.
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John Witthoft
Wilma Mineer
Mela Lasek
Highland Township
Norma Smith
Milton Smith
Harry H. Payne
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