Thanksgiving Week Socials and Visits Across Davenport
Mrs. Ed Miick visits her Davenport relatives and travels to Washington and California after a Secretarial post with the U.S. government. Pvt. Roy Glider returns on furlough from Camp Fannin Texas to spend time with his parents and sister in Lowe. Major LaVerne Eicher and Mrs. Richer visit Davenport during leave from the Army Air Corps. A cooperative Thanksgiving dinner and several family gatherings occur around the area with friends and neighbors. Louisa Young visits from Blue Island Illinois for Thanksgiving and plans to winter in Blue Island tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Miick
Ie Bailey
Davenport
Washington
C. Wilson
Kien
Miick
United States
Edmonton
Canada
Iowa
California
Roy Glider
Arthur Glider
Keith Keeler
Keeler
Loweree
Pvt
Glider
Camp Fannin
Texas
LaVerne Eicher
Carribean
A. R. Glider
Pat Roy Glider
Keith Keller
Patricia
Jean
Lone Tree
Fred Franklin
Veryle Mitchell
Louisa Young
Blue Island
R. S. Young
Scott Wilcox
Vs. Young
Morrow
Washington Two Players Named to Second All-State Team
Washington is the only town with two players on the second all state high school football team chosen by the Journal and 22 Iowa Daily Press association papers. The lineup features utility lineman Jim Gilchrist at 6 feet 3 inches and 233 1/4 pounds and utility back Ed Mullins at 155 pounds, along with 11 other seniors from Creston Clinton Lyons Webster City LeMars Muscatine Atlantic and Fort Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
IDPA
the Journal
Iowa Daily Press Association
Washington
Carrell
Creston
Clinton
Lyons’ High
Willisea
Fort Madison
Marshalltown
Webster City
LeMars
Muscatine
Atlantic
Jim Gilchrist
Ed Mullins
Gilchrist
Bob Bostwick
Richard Allen
Carroll
Red Collings
Army Air Force
Pat Stoie
Dean Burridges Fough
Richard Mayer
Lyons
Mayer
John Anderson
Villisea
Bill Chauncey
Don Dejagher
le Mars
Fred Havemann
Maccatine
Local hospital notes births and admissions in Wy men region
At the hospital Mr and Mrs James Dunn Wy men are parents of a five pound twelve and a half ounce daughter born at 3 12 yesterday morning. Mr and Mrs Adolph Shaila Riverside are parents of a seven pound four ounces one era at 8 50 this morning. Mrs Mary Harrison 1105 South Iowa avenue admitted yesterday afternoon following a fall with fractured left shoulder. Albert Wenkins 220 North Second avenue admitted yesterday for lacerations on his forehead after a fall down some steps. Mrs Harold Putnam West Second street admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient. Betty Lou and Willard Wood Ainsworth Dickie and Arlee Chorpening Wellman underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs Charles Friese and daughter Marilyn Ann route free were discharged this morning. Also Mrs FF Dorvan Bolr and son Allan Lyon Harper and Hugh Morris Ainsworth discharged yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harrison
South
Iowa Avenue
Albert Wenkins
North Second Avenue
Harold Putnam
West Second Street
Betty Lou
Willard Wood
Ainsworth
Dickie
Arlee
Wellman
Adolph Shaila
Riverside
Charles Friese
Marilyn Ann
Thanksgiving Gatherings Around Lit tle Rock Families
Dr. Jack Reid of Little Rock Arkansas visits with his sister-in-law and Dr. and Mrs. Fred Reid. Thanksgiving turkey dinners honor Corporal Duane Griggs and accommodate relatives from Columbus Junction Gary and Blue Island with extended family in Wellman Ainsworth and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack’’ Reid
Little Rock, Ark
Stas R
Fred Reid
Reids
Jack Reid
Louisa Young
Blue Island, Il
Joan of Arc Burned at Rouen in 1431
Historical note recalls Joan of Arc known as the Maid of Orleans who was executed by burning in Rouen after the English seized Normandy in 1431.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan of Arc the Maid of Orleans
Rouen
France
Normandy
Milk supply described as river-sized volume
The article notes that the annual U S milk supply would fill a river 3,000 feet long 40 feet wide and 20 feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Fall planting seeds greater growth in next season
Early tulip bulb planting in autumn leads to stronger growth in the subsequent season. The saying emphasizes that earlier planting yields better blooms and overall vigor.
Chamberlin Joins Y M C A Basketball Team
Dallas Chamberlin will play for the YMCA basketball team in the game against Wapello next Monday at eight on the YMCA court. He brings years of experience from high school junior college and town teams. Manager Hal Longer oversees the new squad with future games planned in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sother
Y.M.C.A
Dallas Chamberlin
Wapello
Chamberlin
Hal Longer
Plan Tax School for Boards of Review
State tax authorities replace assessor schools with boards of review training. Township trustees town councils and county boards will join, totaling 80 to 100 attendees. Washington county session set for Dec 6 at 9 30 in the courthouse. future years expand to real estate assessments every four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Court House
Feeding Moldy Corn Risks and Livestock Effects
Moldy corn is dangerous to horses and sheep but does not injure cattle. Swine can generally be fed all of the moldy corn they will eat, with caution advised for other species.
Rolling Rattlesnake Displays Sand Rolling Locomotion
The sidewinder rattlesnake moves in a mode specialized for soft sand. It rolls its body creating disconnected S shaped imprints as it travels across dunes.
Cover Crop Benefits in Weed Control and Erosion Reduction
A cover crop like rye should be sown on land after weeds are destroyed to choke out future weeds and reduce wind and water erosion. The practice improves soil cover and stability, helping protect newly cleared fields from erosion and weed resurgence.
Arrests in Railway Racket Shake Union Pacific
Federal agents began arrests of Union Pacific dining car staff on charges of withholding receipts for meals on the Challenger route between Omaha and Los Angeles. Dozens have been taken into custody in cities including Los Angeles and Omaha, with over 100 expected. The railroad cites a $200,000 annual loss to the scheme. no customers lost money. FBI Director J Edgar Hoover said Union Pacific cooperated and a federal grand jury in Los Angeles indicted the employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Union Pacific
Omaha
Los Angeles
FBI
Las Vegas
Nev
I. Edgar Hoover
Honor Woodburns At C Craig Home
Honor and Mrs John Woodburn of Salem Oregon visited relatives in Riverside. A group gathered at Mr and Mrs Carl Craig southeast of Riverside for a social evening with refreshments. Attending were McKinley Sleichter Louis Douglas Clairlyn Jesse Sleichter Vernon Stagner and Junior Craig and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
John JF. Woodburn
Salem
Oregon
Family gathers for birthdays and farewell at Krotz home
A gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Willaams Krotz southeast of Riverside celebrated Hubert Krotz and Mrs Warren Forbes birthdays and bid farewell to Lloyd Krotz and family who move from New Liberty Iowa to Rockford Illinois for work with a lumber firm. Present were Lloyd and son from New Liberty Robert Krotz Wellman Warren Forbes and baby Nichols Fred Kucera and children Leonard Leo Evelyn Wilbur and Watt Krotz plus the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willaams Krotz
Riverside
Hubert
Warren Forbes
Lloyd Krotz
New Liberty
Iowa
Rockford
Lil
Krotz
Eobert Krotz
Wellman
Nichols
Fred Kucera
Leonard
Leo
Evelyn
Wilbur
Watt Krotz
Aid Society Plans For Church Bazaar
Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups met at members homes to discuss the annual church bazaar set for Saturday. Group 1 and 3 led by Mrs Eastwood and hostess Mrs Barthelow with 12 members and two visitors attending. Della Miller led devotions. C J Roberts shared a travel talk about Ypsilanti Michigan. Refreshments served during social hour. Group 2 met with Mrs Martin White and Mae Hopengardner presiding. Group 4 led by Mrs Charles Wiley with Thanksgiving themed devotional and roll call on thanks giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
F. W. Eastwood
Charles Barthelow
Della Miller
Mere C. J. Roberts
Ypsilanti, Mich
J. Martin White
Mae Hopengardner
White
William Matucha
Elsie Bratten
Miss Davis
Charles Wiley
War Years Battle Reports From Western Front
The article describes heavy fighting as Allied forces break from woods near Brosshau Duren Hurtgen Kielinhaus and Grosshau under artillery fire. Rain hampers air support. British 2nd Army advances near Venlo and Groenden vorst on the Meuse. US 9th Army takes Borheim near the Roer but repels a German counterattack near Mergenhausen Geilenkirchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Brosshau
Duren
Aachen
Hurtgen
Kielinhau
Grosshau
Venlo
Groedenvorst
Meuse
Borheim
Roer
Julich
Mergenhausen
Geilenkirelhen
Liver Sandwich Filling With Chili Sauce and Onion
A simple sandwich filling blends mashed liver with chili sauce onion juice and mayonnaise for a savory spread. The mix yields a rich tangy paste designed to enhance bread or crackers with liver flavor.
Couple Wed in Ft Madison Home Ceremony
Elaine Whetstine daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Whetstine and Lt Dean Zahs son of Mr and Mrs William Zahs were united in marriage at the bride’s parents home with immediate family present. Rev Stuart C Peterson officiated. The couple will reside in Denver where Lt Zahs is stationed as an instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Whetstine
Edgar Whetstine
Ainsworth
Dean Zahs
William Zahs
Riverside
Stuart C. Peterson
Methodist Church of
Ft. Madison
Helen Zachs
George Zachs
U. S. Army Air Corps
Cotter High School
Pioneer Business College
Mt. Pleasant
Kalona High School
Army Air Corps
South America
Percy Skubal
Denver
Colo
Zachs
Maas Golden Anniversary Open House in Kalona
Mr and Mrs Albert Maas celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Monday November 27 with an open house from 1 to 4 pm at the Maas home near Kalona. Friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Maas
Maas
Kalona
Valley Ladies Elect Mrs. Emma Times President
The Valley Ladies Aid society met with sixteen members and three visitors for a day of quilting. A Friday supper and bazaar at the church were planned, and officers were elected for the coming year: Emma Tinnes president, Florence Sheetz vice president, Edith Daering financial secretary, Elsie Mayer treasurer, Cecille Mayer secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Cecille Mayr
Emma Tinnes
Florence Sheetz
Edith Daering
Elsie Mayer
Cecille Mayer
Maye Hotle
eNureli
Entertains Group At Bridge Party
Mrs. R. R. Johnston hosted a bridge party with three tables of players. Prize winners were Mrs. D. P Livingston, Mrs. C. R. Wilson and Mrs. D. R. Wider, with guests Mrs. Ed Muck of Davenport and Mrs. Harold Johnson of Fairfield attending. Refreshments followed, matching the holiday table decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Johnston
D. P Livingston
C. R. Wilson
D. R. Wider
Ed Muck
Davenport
Harold Johnson
Fairfield
Nearsightedness in primary school children rises past ten percent
Surveys show that more than 10 percent of children in primary grades are nearsighted, challenging the belief that few are born with the condition.
Social calendar events for the week listed by clubs
A series of society notices lists meetings and activities: U and club families co operative supper at 6 30 p m hosted by Mrs Mae Dawson. Handcraft dept sec 3 8 p m Mrs Paul Snakenberg. White elephant sale bring towels money. Bible department 2 30 p m at the Public library. Women s Missionary society at U P church 1330 Pith too Mrs J Russell Bell booster club afternoon Mrs Carrie Dill Priscilla club 1 15 luncheon Mrs J E Wright. Rosemary club and husbands evening Mr and Mrs Charles Casper. Grace Hill Ladies Aid all day at Community building sack lunch roll call Ezekiel incident. Bethel Missionary society 4 30 p m bring bank offering Mrs Lloyd Foster. Snowball Social club afternoon Mrs Clayde Knupp. Fleur de Lis club Thursday afternoon Mrs Joe Wnotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Dawson
Paul Snakenberg
Bible Department
Public Library
Booster Club
Carrie Dill
Ma Smith
Priscilla Club
J. E. Wright
Rosemary Club
Charles Casper
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Ezekial
Bethel Missionary Society
Lloyd Foster
Clayde Knupp
Joe Wnotel
Birthday notices mark anniversaries and birthdays
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hancher celebrate their wedding anniversary today. Gail Walker is the 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. H A Walker. Others observing birthdays include Charles Mapel of Riverside, Glen Cuddeback, and Mrs. Joe Suukup of Egypt community. Tomorrow marks the 43rd birthday of Mrs. Jennie Bradford Mason of the Three Quarter Century club, born in New Bedford Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hancher
Gail Walker
Mrs. H. A. Walker
Charles Mapel
Riverside
Glen Cuddeback
Joe Suukup
Egypt
Jennie Bradford Mason
Three Quarter Century Club
New Bedford
Penna
Franzen Family to Celebrate Anniversary and Birthday
Mr and Mrs Albert Franzen will observe their wedding anniversary tomorrow and their daughter Eileen will observe her birthday on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Franzen
Eileen
Local Family Birthday Notices
Tomorrow marks Ronald H Hesseltine's first birthday and James Irwin's second birthday, and David Norman's fifth birthday. Ronald is son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hesseltine of route two, James is son of Rev. and Mrs. Harold Irwin, and David is son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Harry Hesseltine
William Hesseltine
James William Irwin
Harold Irwin
David Wayne Norman
Wayne Norman
Birthday and Sunday Dinner Attendees Listed
The list includes Helen Soukup of Ainsworth Richard Gray son of Mr and Mrs Clive Gray Lorraine Kos Mrs Frank Melinski Alvin Walker formerly lived here Mrs Harry Watkins Robert Crossett Alvert E Schulze Phyllis Crayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Soukup
Ainsworth
Richard Gray
Clive Gray
Lorraine Kos
Frank Melinski
Alvin Walker
Harry Watkins
Robert Crossett
Alvert E., Schulze
Phyllis Crayne
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Wolf’s Flower
Turpers
St Louis
Helman’s
Tues
Wed
Dan Holcomb
Wilder Bell
Mildred Reynolds
Betty
George R. Norman
Becky
H. M. Putnam
Judy
Lee Holland
Dan
Carolyn
W. A. Holland
Faye
Bob
Jetterman
Ivet
Pat Stork
Fred Collings
Tackle
Iowa Daily Press
Cecil McMahon Marshalltown
Villisca
Joe Howell
James Dunn
Wymen
FF. Dorvan Bolr and Son
Allan Lyon
Harper
Hugh Morris
Little’s Furniture
Don DeJager Lemars—Black
Turper
Helman
D. C Griggs
Cpl
Duane Co. Griggs
Duene Griggs
Barbara
Armour Griggs
Columbus
L. O. Griggs
West Chester
Richard Fisher
Ada Smith
Byron Snider
Richard McGuire
Gary, Jud
William Glassburner
Don, Orr
Howard Hoyle
Lois
Gerald
Eva Hoyle
John Simmering
Ervin
Junior
Thanksasia
Daryl Jiegle
Y” Basket
Plan Tax School For Boards of Review
Honor Woodburns
C. Craig
Aid Society
Valley Ladies
Emma Times
Aid
Women's Missionary Society
U.P. Church
J. Russell Bell
Saipan
Marianas
20Th Air Force
Japan
Emmett O'Donnell, Jr
21St Bomber Command
Millard F. Harmon
Army Air Forces
Pacific Ocean Area
Haywood S. Hansell, Jr
United States Army Air Forces
International Soundphoto
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