Weekend visits and military notices fill local scene
Local soldiers on weekend passes visit relatives in Iowa and Illinois. Pte Sikke Temple from Fort Crook spends Sunday with family. Captain Carl Kunath and others make local appearances. Betty Drake undergoes appendectomy at Mercy Iowa City. furloughs and transfers noted for several servicemen. Community events at St James and KC hall outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikke Temple
Fort Crook
Nebr
Jay Brewer
Betty Drake
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Miss Drake
Lehman Buys Darnell House in Wellman
Enos Lehman of John Deere Im plement company purchased the Darnell property in Wellman. He plans to remodel and move in soon, while local residents shuffle properties and farms noted in community notices. The article also lists church events, waste paper drive results, and residents on trips and leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Mayer
Wellman
Darnell
Enos Lehman
John Deere Implement Company
H. G. Moore
Weliman
L. W. Durst
Ben Swartzendruber
Colorado
Cassius Crossett
Roy Wetrich
American Legion
Henry Flanders
Hobbs
N. Mex
Bernard
Dan Steiner
Harold
Steiner
California
Chas
Hrnde
Wilbur
School of Navigation
Hondo Air Field
Hondo
Texas
Wellman High School
Florence Vorel
D. W. Kingrey
Greene
Iowa
Toppan Johnson
Mothers’ Club
Oran Burkey
Anna Herr
Wilbur Harvey
John Herr
H.N.S. Club
Forrest Green
O. B. Godber
Albert Greiner
W.S.C.S
A. C. Kraft
C. T. Johnson
Harold Gardner
Walter Ott
Walter
Pacific
U.S
Richard Huber
Camp Robinson
Ark
Ira Hubert
Lee Taylor
Keep Garden Going With July Plantings For Seasonal Crops
To maintain a productive garden, replant where crops were removed. Chinese cabbage en dive and kale can be grown successfully from July plantings, extending the growing season and sustaining harvests.
Avocado Introduced to the United States in 1833
The avocado, known as the alligator pear, was introduced to the United States in 1833 marking an early emergence of the fruit in American horticulture.
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United States
Demons Face Tough Friday Test at Muscatine
Washington high school Demons eye another hard Little Six test as they travel to Muscatine Friday following Muscatine’s 25-6 upset of Keokuk. The Muskies, bolstered by a strong defense, recently beat Burlington and Keokuk and aim to derail Washington’s bid for an undefeated season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School Demons
Muskies
Muscatine
Muscatine Eleven
Larry Schnack
Burlington
Keokuk
Washington
van Garrison
Burlington Hawkeye Gazette
Harp
Washington Demons
Ottumwa
Rob Bostwick & Co
Little Muskies
Demons
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Washington-Burlington
Mt. Pleasant U
Ft. Madison
Two Riverside Men Die in Community after Long Lives
Riverside notices report the deaths of Charles Dean 75 and Frank Streb 838 who lived in the Riverside area. Dean died at home after an operation and Streb died after a sudden collapse likely from a heart attack. Both men left families, church ties, and local farm legacies with funeral plans being arranged.
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Riverside
Charles Dean
Frank Streb
Dean
Albert Thomann
Patrick Dean
Mary Beatsch
Patrick
Iowa Township
Thomann
Mr. Streb
Fell
Conrad
Eva Wombacher Streb
Catherine Lee
Iowa City
St. Patrick's Church
Former Ottumwa Woman Joins Bricker Visit Oct 5 in Ottumwa
Mrs. Robert S. Beightler formerly Claire Springer of Ottumwa returns for Governor Bricker and his wife to meet Ottumwa residents during his Oct. 5 stop. She is Columbus branch office manager for the Republican National Committee and wife of Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler, commander of the 37th division. He has earned the DSM, Legion of Merit and Silver Star for World War II service in the Solomons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricker
John W. Bricker
Ohio
United States
Ottumwa
Iowa
Pacific Coast
Robert S. Beightler
Claire Springer
Columbus, O
Rock Island
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Breightler
Ottumwa High School
War updates from European front lines near Palenberg and Overloon
In the Ubach area German forces pressed and briefly forced a withdrawal near Havert but ground was retaken. Fighting near Palenberg and in Metz defenses continued as Patton’s forces push toward Fort Driant with armored advances and heavy artillery.
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Havert
Ubach
Palenberg
Aachen
Overloon
Nijmegen
Fort Driant
Jackie Cooper Cleared of Seduction Charge in Juvenile Case
In South Bend Indiana October 3 1942 referee Albert L Doyle absolved Jackie Cooper former film star now in the army of charges that he contributed to the delinquency of two minor girls by buying them liquor and furnishing hotel rooms in which one girl claimed she was seduced. Three co defendants were also found innocent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Indiana
Jackie Cooper
Army
Albert L. Doyle
Cooper
Coper
Delegates Named for D U V District Convention
At a Daughters of Union Veterans meeting at Legion hall in Mt Pleasant delegates to the district convention were named. Daisy McConnell Mrs Frank Broadgate Mrs Silas Ross Mrs Vernon Crull Mrs Eva Blake were listed as delegates and the district convention was to be held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
Mt. Pleasant
Daisy McConnell
Frank Broadgate
Silas Ross
Vernon Crull
Eva Blake
Order of Rainbow Installs Officers in Masonic Temple
Shirley Dunlap was installed worthy advisor of the Order of Rainbow Girls at the regular meeting and installation ceremony in the Masonic temple. Also installed were Shirley Brown Frances Whisler Mary Voorhees Gwendolyn Ramseyer Margaret McCall Patty Patterson Jane Pauls Marie Blattner Martha Downing Virginia Shepherd Alice Walker Helen Falk Mary Jewell Holbert Beverly Brown Mary Martin Annie Tanner Norma Payne Joan Fields Jo an Boileau Laurine Kiesey Donna Kephart Clara Falk Mary Berdo Marjorie Thompson Ernest Salladay Eleanor Tucker Bever ly Brown Virginia Holden
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Dunlap
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Shirley Brown
Frances Whisler
Charity
Mary Voorhees
Hope
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Margaret McCall
Patty Patterson
Jane Pauls
Marie Blattner
Martha Downing
Virginia Shepherd
Fidelity
Alice Walker
Helen Falk
Mary Jewell Holbert
Beverly Brown
Mary Martin
Annie Tanner
Norma Payne
Joan Fields
Joan Boileau
Laurine Kiesey
Donna Kephart
Clara Falk
Mary Berdo
Marjorie Thompson
Ernest Salladay
Virginia Gibson
Entertains Family At Turkey Dinner
The George Zeck family hosted 17 guests for a Sunday noon turkey dinner. Esther Wolfe of Galesburg Illinois, Mr and Mrs Lester Pronga and three sons, two children near Dubuque, and Mr and Mrs C H Wolfe attended. Guests visited in the afternoon and distant relatives returned home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Wolfe
Galesburg, Ill
Mrs
C. H. Wolfe
Lester Pronga
Louis
Melvin
Harold
Merlin Kifer
Shirley
Kenneth
Near Dubuque
George Zeck
Galesburg
Dubuque
Balsam Tree Native to El Salvador’s Balsam Coast
The balsam source is a tree native to El Salvador found along the region known as the balsam coast. The species grows in coastal habitats and is valued for its resin.
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Balsam Coast
el Salvador
Pleasant Hill and Area Social Calendar Pages
Community groups list meetings and events for Pleasant Hill and nearby towns including Ladies Aid sisters Pythian Sisters Daughters of American Revolution and various clubs. Details include dates times places hosts and pot luck and cooperative meals with notes on postponed events and changed meeting locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Aid Society
How
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Olin Bisii
Pythian Sisters
Country Club
Daughters of American Revolution
Eva Denny
S. Marion Ave
Rosemary Club
Ray Bellard Caldwell
U and I Club
Ai Cuic
I. B. Hoxworth
St. James
Roy Sowash
Sunshine Community Club
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Ecclesiastes
Methodist
E. B. Hammer
Merry Maker Club
Pagchoor
Ralph Waggoner
Mary Moore
Wayne Stransky
Flag of Columbus
Delta Alpha
Charlies Wilson
S. Marionave
Dmiasons K.C. Hall
O.E
Masonic Temple
Good Will Club
L. L. Lemley
P.T.A
H.J. Club
Dewey Weeks
Family Dinner Honors Pvt Harvey at Paul Harvey Home
Relatives honor Pvt Richard Harvey of Camp Robinson Arkansas during a furlough at his Paul Harvey family home. The event features a 1:15 luncheon at State cafe and a variety of local civic group notices including PEO Chapter 1 and Sunshine Community club activities.
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Ed Welte
Duane Doering
Patricia
Floyd Harvey
W. J. Taylor
Birthday notices and Caroline island stone money
Fred R. Mauthe born in Seneca Falls N Y 79 years ago Today. Betty Mayo John K Hesseltine Donald Libe observed birthdays. Happy returns extend to Ted Bailey Mrs Lee Hesseltine Mrs Harold Fulton Everette Dillon Mike Tinnes. Also notes Yap Islanders famous stone money disks up to 12 feet wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Mauthe
Three Quarter Century Club
Seneca Falls
N. Y
Betty Mayo
Oral Mayo
John K. Hesseltine
Frank Hesseltine
Route Four
Donald Libe
Lawrence Libe
Ted Bailey
Lee Hesseltine
Harold Fulton
Everette Dillon
Keota
Mike Tinnes
Talleyrand
Carolines
Yap
Caroline Islands
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting at church
The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church.
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Presbyterian
Causes of soft sourkraut and milder flavor
The article notes that removal of the scum during fermentation prevents sourness and excessive softness. Yeast in the scum can reduce acidity, hindering proper fermentation. Use a clean cloth daily and wash the other cloth, plate, and weight before returning them to the kraut.
Mrs Bauer Hosts Mission Study Group In Church
The West Chester Methodist church mission study group met with Mrs Bessie Bauer on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Ida Hough led a devotional service and the chapter The Grace of Living and Working Together from the study book was discussed. Mrs Emilie Mur ster reviewed For All of Life. A short business meeting concluded with Mrs Margaret Rittenhouse giving the closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Methodist Church
Bessie Bauer
Ida Hough
Emilie Murster
Margaret Rittenhouse
Coon Families at Park for Reunion
Highland Center Oct 3 The annual Coon reunion was held at the park in low City. Attendees included J Lindley Coon Cedar Rapids R W Cross and Aldrian Waterloo Ira Coon and Marjorie Washington Everette Coon and family Washington Lewis Coon and Eula Mae W R Murphy and William Lewis Ernest Wagner and Linda Sidney Coon and Sidney Alan. Some could not attend due to service or residence in other states. A bountiful chicken dinner was served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Center
Coon
Low City
J. Lindley Coon
Cedar Rapids
R. W. Cross
Aldrian
Waterloo
Ira Coon
Marjorie
Everette Coon
Washington
Lewis Coon
Eula Mae
W. R. Murphy
William Lewis
Ernest Wagner
Linda
Sidney Coon
Sidney Alan
Armed Service
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Winfield
Bob Lindell
Gene Gorham
Ronnie Young
Ralph Youngs
Jimmie Finch
Wolf’s Flower
Carl Kunath
Edwin
San Angelo
J. E. Kunath
Marengo
Woodrow Wilson Army Hospital
Virginia
St. James Church
K. C. Hall
C. C. Owen
J. B. Clyde
Fred
HB. G. Hallberg
Barbara Buhl
Peoria
William Kensler
Mary Crozier
Virgina Robertson
Western Union
Independence
Mrs. L. M. Robertson
Charles KE. Lemley
George Green
Lemley
A.A.F
Italy
Miami Beach
Fla
Don Burger
15Th
Fred Burger
Burger
Leney
Mi‘ami Beach
Nevada
Williams
Jal
Dial
Washingon
Lehman
Darnell House
Little’s Furniture
Lawwence Mottet
Agnes Schneider
Alicia Meade
Margie Streb
John
William
Melvin Schneider
Francis Mottet
Fort Bliss
Streb
St. Mary's Church
Holy Name Society
North Ridge
Marner
D.u.v.’S Convention
Order of Rainbow Installs Officers
Pvt. Harvey
Famiy
State Cafe
E. J. Hesselchwerdt
T. V. Knerr
Boyd Berdo
D. P. Livingston
Letitia Shields
Friendly Circle Club
Isaac Kleese
Ladies Aid Society
Trinity Lutheran Church
Hulda Carlson
S. Ave. C. C.C.C
West Chester Meth
Ernie Temple
Miss DeLong
Women's Missionary Society
P.m
U. P. Church
Senegal
D. J. Patterson
Charles Cah
Matrong Club
Rebekah Lodge
Obia
Navy War Wives Club
Harry Renoux
St. Paul's Women's Guild
Notre Dame University
Bender
Frederick
Cally
Ates
Conn
By Ruth Foster
Mrs. Bauer
Mission
Montgomery Ward
Kian Free
Champiou Pagliaro
Jules
Ben Pearson
Ranger
Riverside Mate
Hoppe
Adi
Wertgoomery Ward
Lemmon
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