Local visitors and guests fill area homes during spring
Be Shane of Sona City visited here yesterday. Mrs Harold Booth and daughter Connie of St Charles Iowa are guests in the Reed home and will return with Mr Booth for a weekend visit. Mrs Ermina Taylor of Seattle is visiting cousin Besse Jones for two weeks. she last lived here 27 years ago. Mrs Adams of Philadelphia and goldene Braverman of Iowa City plan visits. Monsignor Jacobsmeier and Stanley Plank shopped here yesterday. Betty Stark of Keokuk is a guest of Ruth Miller. Shoppers from Muscatine and Keokuk visited. Assorted shoes on sale at A E Atchison. House guests Warren Stewart home include Dr M D Farnsworth and W A Stewart. Dave Falk and Carolyn Lewin of Chicago attend Clara Falk's commencement. Mrs Harry Miller of Jefferson City is visiting Ralph and Mrs Pratt en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. K. Shane
Sona City
Harold Booth
Connie
St. Charles
Iowa
Co. B. Reed
Mr. Booth
Ermina Taylor
Seattle
Wash
Besse Jones
Warren Stewart
M. D. Farnsworth
Chicago
Mr. Stewart
W. A. Stewart
Monmouth
Ill
Warren Eugene Stewart
Dave Falk
Carolyn Lewin
Joe Falk
Falk
Clara Falk
Harry Miller
Jefferson City, Mo
Ralph Pratt
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
China Relief
Knoxville Veterans Hospital
Nancy Lee
Viola Hering
Girls State
Wilma Love Wert
Clarence Moorhead
Blake Spencer
Muscatine
Columbus Junction
John McCoy
John Martin
Guy McCall
Charles Curtis
Arthur Orris
Local Marriage Licenses Issued in Fairfield and Wellman Areas
The court issued licenses to Parl Taylor and Maxine Lundquist of Fairfield, Vernon R. Emde of Homestead Iowa, and Joanne Noff singer of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Parl Taylor
Maxine Lundquist
Fairfield
Vernon R. Emde
Homestead
Iowa
Joanne Noffsinger
Wellman
Funeral rites for Louise Wonbacher at St James Church
Funeral services for Louise Wonbacher were held yesterday at St James Catholic Church with Rev H J Corcoran officiating. Pallbearers included W J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Wonbacher
St. James Catholic Church
H. J. Corcoran
W. J
Vote Reduction In Farm Budget Debate Intensive
A committee argues that farm budget programs should be state responsibility. It notes many states have surpluses while the federal debt nears 258 billion dollars. The discussion continues from page 1, stressing solvency concerns.
Ottumwa Navy Air Station to Close by Aug. 1
Rep Karl LeCompte Iowa says Navy informed him Ottumwa Iowa naval air station will close about August 1 with most activities moving to Pensacola Florida. The exact date remains to be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa Navy Air Station
Washington
Karl M. LeCompte
Iowa
Navy Department
Ottumwa
Naval Air Station
Pensacola, Fla
Seagulls Rescue Farms From Cricket Plague at Pendleton
On May 22 Pendleton Oregon reports hundreds of seagulls responding to a cricket invasion. A mass inland flight of gulls up the Columbia River assisted embattled farmers and families by attacking swarms across four counties. The scene echoes a May 1848 Utah incident when gulls cleared crickets at the Great Salt Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Obe
Columbia River
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Manure Needs Superphosphate to Balance Fertilizer
Manure alone is not balanced for most crops due to low phosphate. Adding 30 to 50 pounds of 16 percent superphosphate per ton of manure corrects phosphate deficiency. As manure accumulates, apply superphosphate to conserve nitrogen loss.
Fastness of Dyes and Variation Across Groups
The text states that fastness is an inherent property of the dye and varies across and within dye groups. It argues that a properly executed dyeing method has little influence on the fastness of a color.
Washington Public Schools Commencement 1947
Supt. W A Erbe announced scholarships and diplomas for the junior college class. Dean Sehell noted that six graduates had prior college time or military service credits. President George offered congratulations and commendation as Dean Sehell presented diplomas. Rev Milo J Phillips gave the benediction and John Youssing played the recessional on the organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Erbe
George
Sehell
Milo J. Phillips
John Youssing
Washington Public Schools
Mother's Day Observed Across Richland Churches
Richland reports Mother's Day services and music across all three churches. The public school closed after commencement with Dr. Marcus Bach of Iowa City delivering the address. Esther Hahn named valedictorian and Clare Hoekstra salutatorian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
May
Marcus Bach
Iowa City
Esther Hahn
Clare Hoekstra
A. C. Roach
R. G. Swinney
Alice Vastine
Harlan
Clarence King
Cedar Falls
Hartley Westbrook
Guthrie Center
A. M. Wagner
R. M Irwin
Sallie Chacey
Frank Chacey
Chaecey
J. Drake
Fred Smith
Andy George
Little Son
Cedar Rapids
Martha Smith
DeBruin
Pella
Andy Hoekstra
Iowa Proclaims June Dairy Month by Governor
Governor Robert Blue proclaimed June as Dairy Month in Iowa. He urged Iowans to pay tribute to dairy farmers and their contribution to the state's agricultural economy and the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Robert Blue
Iowa
Former House Sergeant at Arms Kenneth Romney Sentenced
Kenneth Romney, former house sergeant at arms, received a prison term of one to three years for concealing a $143,863 shortage in the house bank over about 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kenneth Romney
House
Iowa State honors day awards honor top students
Thirty eight ISU students received certificates for highest grades at the annual honors day in Ames. Among the honorees was Mary Duensing of Washington who also earned the Julia Mc Culloch Smith Memorial award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
Mary Duensing
Washington
Julia McCulloch Smith
Flavorful Bacon Bits Elevate Muffins Waffles Pancakes
Bakers explore adding bacon bits to muffins waffles and pancakes for savory depth. The same technique spices cornbread and vegetable salads while cooked vegetables and stuffed potatoes gain bite and richness from crispy pork bits.
Crawfordsville Alumni Plan June Banquet at High School Gym
Invitations for Crawfordsville high school alumni banquet go to be held June 7 at the school gym. W. S. C. 8. of the Methodist church will serve a turkey dinner. Officers include Cleo McCoy president Duane Heuss vice president Mrs Marion Waters secretary Bob Lowe treasurer and Mrs Donald Sands historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville High School
Methodist Church
Cleo McCoy
Duane Heuss
Marion Waters
Bob Lowe
Donald Sands
Knott and Miss Lynn Reaffirm Vows in Burlington Ceremony
Roberta Lynn daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Lynn of West Chester and John Knott son of Mrs H H Knott were married yesterday in Burlington. Rev John Foole officiated at the single ring ceremony in the Poole home. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Richard Moore of Washington. The couple will reside at 60214 North Fifth Avenue after a wedding dinner in Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Lynn
Clarence Lynn
West Chester
John Knott
H. H. Knott
Burlington
John Foole
First Methodist Church
Poole
Richard Moore
Washington
Stewart and Crane
Birthday Wishes Ring Across the Journal Staff
Axel Anderson born in Sweden in 1867 receives birthday congrats as part of the Three Quarter Century club. Nancy Lynn Gallagher, daughter of Dale Gallagher, observes her birthday with seven candles. Mrs. H. D. Gregory and Joan Campbell also celebrate today along with Karen Beiderwieden and others Kephart list includes Mrs. Robb, William Finke, Virginia Lowash, and Mrs. Stransky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Anderson
Sweden
Nancy Lynn Gallagher
Dale Gallagher
California
Washington
H. D. Gregory
Oskaloosa
Lucy Benz
Joan Campbell
Clifford Campbell
Karen Beiderwieden
John Beiderwieden
Charles Robb
Merrimac
William Andrew Finke
Virginia Lowash
Frank Stransky
Pilotburg
Missing Davenport man telephones wife from Chicago
Davenport. May 23 Earl Dickey a 32 year old Davenport garage mechanic was the subject of a police search after a car he drove was found abandoned with a bloodstained coat and tire jack Dickey telephoned his wife from Chicago after a friend told him he was wanted by authorities He said he went to Chicago Wednesday night after a tentative deal for a new car fell through in Davenport
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Earl Dickey
Fms
Chicago
Dickey
Jack
Teacher College Attendance Shifts Since 1920
In 1920 twenty two percent of U S college students attended teachers colleges. By 1945 46 the share had fallen to seven percent indicating a steep decline in teacher training enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Teachers College
Potato Feed Value Compared to Grain
One hundred pounds of raw potatoes provide feeding value roughly equal to 20 to 25 pounds of grain making potatoes a practical energy source for livestock in this report.
Duncan visit as Mrs Franco Bridger meets new grandson
Mrs Franco Bridger of the graduates is visiting in Duncan Oklahoma at her daughter’s home where she is getting acquainted with the newborn grandson Steve Burord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franco Bridger
Duncan
Okla
Steve Burord
Plan Menus Around Basic Food Groups for All Ages
The guideline outlines daily goals including leafy greens daily, citrus and tomatoes, potatoes and sweet potatoes, other fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meats and eggs weekly quotas, dry beans and nuts weekly, and whole grain meals with fats oils and sugars in moderation. It emphasizes one or more servings per day for many items and at least four eggs per week per person.
Fleur de Lis Club Teas Guests After Needlework
Mrs. Joe Knotek hosted the Fleur de Lis club meeting with R. J. Dawson presiding. A Farm Bureau scholarship collection was taken and roll call featured mothers dry poems. Guests Kathryn Stewart of Los Angeles, Mrs. Russell Lillard and Mrs. Joe Shalla attended. afternoon included socializing and seasonal refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Knotek
Fleur de Lis Club
R. J. Dawson
Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund
Kathryn Stewart
Los Angeles
Canf
Russell Lillard
Joe Shalla
Lillard
E. Ray
Bell
Entertains Friends In H. Lowery Home
Mrs. Homer Lowery hosted a casual gathering Wednesday afternoon at her home. Guests included Mrs. Nellie Vanhorn of Winfield Mrs. Norma Clegg and Larry Mrs. Nell Clegg Mrs. Eva Rabenold Mrs. Hugh Morris of Ainsworth and Gloria Marcum of Long Beach California with two course refreshments provided by the hostess and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Lowery
Nellie Vanhorn
Winfield
Norma Clegg
Larry
Nell Clegg
Eva Rabenold
Hugh Morris
Ainsworth
Gloria Marcum
Long Beach
Calif
Indian Creek Club Holds May Meeting With Chorpening
Indian Creek club met Wednesday afternoon with 14 members, four children and guest Mrs Hulda Carlson. A chautauqua program featured musical selections and readings while each member presented a portion. Marie Farrier and Sadie Anderson served refreshments. The next meeting on May 28 will be with Mrs Min eart for roll call and favorite strawberry recipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Club
Ralph Chorpening
Hulda Carlson
Marie Farrier
Sadie Anderson
Henry Mineart
New Meat Aging Methods Cut Tenderizing Time Significantly
Researchers report aging meat without mold or excessive moisture loss now takes one third as long. Enzymes break down connective tissue to tenderize, aided by a temperature humidity cabinet and another UV light cabinet to limit mold growth. Tenderizing occurs in six to seven days versus four to five weeks previously.
Rome's Alexandria Arose as Eastern Gateway Harbor
Alexandria rose as Cleopatra's capital turning into the second Roman Empire city and a great Mediterranean harbor. A ship canal 150 feet wide connected Nile to Red Sea, making Alexandria a gateway to the East for Egyptian shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Mediterranean
Egypt
Nile
Red Sea
W C T U Meeting With Mrs Sutten
The regular W C T U meeting was held yesterday afternoon with Mrs Nellie Sutten as hostess and Mrs Pearl Whistler as leader. Mrs Ben Coppock led devotions and Mrs J A Hawthorne presented the paper Increasing Purpose. Plans were made for the 1947 national convention next month and the next meeting will be with Mrs John Stewart. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.T.U
Nellie Sutten
Pearl Whistler
Ben Coppock
J. A. Hawthorne
John Stewart
Country Club Hosts First Family Night Dinner
Lilacs and tulips decorated tables as 225 guests attended the Country Club family night dinner in the clubhouse. Mrs. Lb. E. Stutsman chaired the host committee. Dr. Clow outlined summer activities while Mr. Whitehead welcomed guests. A bridge session followed with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crone posting top scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Cluo’s
Lb. E. Stutsman
Stutsman
Cc. W. Tucker
A. W. Crow
Max Marbie
Robert Choate
M. J. Cruise
C. W. Stewart
Richard Stewart
Ed Sullivan
E. B. Hammer
J. E. Kunath
Ray Whitehead
Les Bicher
Ralph Gibson
Clow
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Ross Motor Service
Oliver Adams
Philadelphia
Beileau
Adams
Florence Beileau
Brighton
Goldene Braverman
Julius Kunik
Monsignor Jacobsmeier
Riverside
Stanley Plank
Kalona
Betty Stark
Keokuk
Ruth Miller
J. Touissant
James Hallbert
A. E. Atchison
Miss Wombacher
BROMS
Bing’s
Vraintrl
Western Pacific
San Francisco
Alameda
A. W. Byers
International Soundphoto
Britain
Mary
London
George VI
Monerch
King George V
Miracle
Sherwin-Williams Research Pioneer
Richland News
C. A. Neville
Copeg Shoes
Doctor
Holland Racine Shoes Inc
Holland, Michigan
Copey
Atchison
North Side Square
Legion Auxiliary
Cameo
Bill Pockey
Lemmon
Mrs. Knotek
H. Lowery
Optometry
Stephen Washington
Tel
Teyana
W.c.t.u.’S
Mrs. Sutten
Country Club
GO. V. Crull
John W. Lee
Nicola & Harmon
Cambridge
Crystal Caprice
Sugar & Creamers
Coats
Uits
Rothschild's
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