Three Men in White Opens at Fox Theatre
Lionel Barrymore leads as Dr Gillespie in the Dr Gillespie series film. Dr Adams and Dr Lee face dramatic medical cases with Van Johnson and Marilyn Maxwell providing romance and comedy. Nurses Alma Krueger and Molly Byrd join the lively hospital capers at Glair Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Barrymore
van Johnson
Marilyn Maxwell
Three Men IN White
Gillespie
Adams
Lee
Dr. Gillespie
Fox Theatre
Irene
Johnson
Migs Maxwell
Barrymore
Alma Krueer
Molly Byrd
Officers Sponsor Benefit Card Party at Masonic Temple
Order of Eastern Star officers hosted a benefit card party last evening at the Masonic temple with 18 tables in play. Mrs G W Manussier sr won the bar prize and high score in auction bridge. Ralph Zeek led men. High pinochle honors went to Mrs Ralph Miniek and Claude Rhodebeck, with refreshments served after games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
G. W. Manussier
Ralph Zeek
Ralph Miniek
Claude Rhodebeck
United States Buys Alaska from Russia in 1867
The United States completed the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867 for seven million two hundred thousand dollars. Secretary of State William H. Seward led the deal, with the transaction finalized through the Treaty of 1867. The acquisition expanded U.S. territory significantly in the far north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alaska
Russia
Stewart P T A Dinner Brings Families Together
October Stewart P T A meeting hosted a cooperative dinner for families in the Community room. About 150 attendees enjoyed a program and business session led by Mrs. Homer Godwin with songs led by Helen Caldwell. The group planned a white elephant sale for November 3 at Democratic headquarters with donations due November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Parent Teacher Association
America
Helen Caldwell
Homer Godwin
Richard Pratt
Charles Crossett
Democratic
Earl A. Loveless
Miss Caldwell
Mildred Stewart
Susan Prescont
Marilyn Cook
Norma Eatinger
Harold Rigenhagen
Audrey Steele
William Wessler
Charlene Brown
Patricia Berry
Patricia Brock
Darlene Garrett
Jane Grecian
Patricia Pehler
Priscilla Goodwin
Rose Marie Taylor
Carol Barnes
Nanty Burham
E. G. Humm
Guy Knauss
Art Pratt
Bennie Miller
Cloyce Stewart
Dublin Items Reflect Small-Town Weekend Visits
In Dublin on October 20, residents report visits and social gatherings. Pearl Parcell joined Clarence Randall. Stanley Mangold and children visited Glenn Yoder. A. E. Strum family spent time with Dee Engle. Leland Wade stayed with Verne Dill. Howard Mangold and Lee hosted Jake Soethout’s group. Des Moines visitors Nanche and Bessie Nelson plus Carl Corpman party dropped by. Woodrow Crone and Linda had Sunday dinner with Howard Mangold. Verne Dill family enjoyed a wiener roast with Dale Mayer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Mangold
Dublin
Pearl Parcell
Clarence Randall
Stanley Mangold
Glenn Yoder
Raymond Wehr
Keith Augustine
Jake Seethout
A. E. Strum
Dee Engle
Leland Wade
Lee
Jake Soethout
Nanche
Bessie Nelson
Des Moines
Carl Corpman
Woodrow Crone
Linda
Howard Mangold
Verne Dill
Dale
Chas. Mayer
Doctor Robert Ley Said Killed by Workers in German Town
An Algiers radio report claims Dr. Robert Ley head of the Nazi labor front and a leading Hitler aide was killed by workers in a German town. The report cites international sources and reflects wartime rumor about Ley’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Robert Ley
Nazi Labor Front
International
Hogs Lead Market With Top at 14.75
The market reports a top price of 14.75 for hogs with weather outlook showing generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday.
Local Visits and Family News From Washington County
Mrs. R L Livingston of Davenport visits her daughter Mrs Dave Elder and relatives for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Frederick Smith and children Fritz and Nancy Jean from Cleveland arrive for a two week vacation at Earl Smith and Dr W J Masson homes. Rev Charles Truesdale admitted to Presbyterian hospital Chicago is seriously ill. Mrs Truesdale Anna Wells is with a daughter in Riverside Illinois. Mrs Ted Neuman of Seattle arrives to spend weeks with mother Mrs E M McConaugl y. James E Bey arrives in Fort Madison to join his parents and heads to gunnery and bomber training after a layover from Kingman Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Livingston
Davenport
Dave Elder
Frederick Smith
Fritz
Nancy Jean
Cleveland
Ohio
Earl Smith
W. J. Masson
Charles Truesdale
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Ted Neuman
Seattle
Wash
E. M. MccConaugly
James E. Bey
Fort Madison
Fred Bey
Kingman, Ariz
Albuquerque
Mex
Moody home Sunday events noted in town
Mrs Phoebe Banks spent Sunday afternoon at the Harry Hutt home and Mr and Mrs Wayne Mangold visited the ivward Mangold home Thursday evening. Mrs Glenn Yoder spent Monday in Cedar Rapids visiting relatives.
Streamlining Refrigerators Cuts Waste and Preserves Nutrition
Housekeepers streamline refrigerators by sorting leftovers into separate dishes and taking stock of forgotten foods at the back. They note nutrient loss with age and advise buying perishables in small quantities to minimize waste.
Pig Bristle Shortage Sparks Rayon and Acetate Brush Substitute
Pig bristle brushes are scarce as top bristles come from China. A replacement is being built from rayon cords and from cellulose acetate and proves to be a good brush material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Government Burial Flag Rules Explained
In reply to Sept 30, you are advised no flag is issued to next of kin when a service member is reported missing in action. If later deemed dead, a flag may be issued, and after a year the army or navy may report legal death for benefits. Definitive death notices allow flag issuance regardless of memorial services. Applications from next of kin for deaths outside the U S should be complete. Postmaster DeLong provides information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. DeLong
Veterans’ Administration
Army
Navy
United States
DeLong
H J Club Meeting Se Milestones For Russian Relief Drive
Seven members met with Mrs Roy Carter to start Red Cross sewing and shared a luncheon. The afternoon welcomed five more members and new member Mrs John Blum. Mrs Harold Strum reported 184 garments and 29 pairs of shoes donated for Russian relief. four Christmas boxes sent to U S troops. Next meeting date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Roy Carter
Red Cross
John Blum
Harold Strum
U.S
Pinochle Party At Temple Honors High Score Winner
At the Mas onic temple O E S pinochle party yesterday afternoon ran four tables. Mrs Will Sheetz took the high score prize. Refreshments were served after the games with Halloween themed decorations and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Will Sheetz
Mrs Nola Faulkner Hosts Pythian Past Chiefs Meeting
Mrs Nola Faulkner presided at the Pythian Past Chiefs association meeting last evening. Bridge games at two tables awarded high score to Mrs G A Reinert, traveling prize to Mrs William Matucha, and low score to Mrs Howard Hoile, with guest prize to Mrs Vina Manassier. Refreshments followed. Mrs Oral Mayo to host next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nola Faulkner
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
G. A. Reinert
William Matucha
Howard Hoile
Vina Manassier
Oral Mayo
Rural Women Hear Mrs Eliason at Washington County Meeting
Mrs Roscoe Eliason of Letts district Farm Bureau spoke at a Washington county Farm Bureau women officers and committee meeting held in the Community room. She outlined 1945 goals for women’s projects and reading clubs and noted the luncheon for county and township officers and committee women. Funeral services for Mrs Oscar Ijork were held at L A Jones funeral home with Rev John Leiderwieden officiating, pallbearers named, burial at Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Eliason
Letts
Ith
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau of
Washington County
Oscar Ijork
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
John Leiderwieden
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. %. Johnson
Axel Anderson
Harold Anderson
Gus Strum
Pearl Parcell
Charles Kallous
Elm Grove Cemetery
Des Moines Ordnance Plant Seeks 600 More Workers
E. Lea Keyser, area war manpower director, announced a rush to fill 600 positions at the Des Moines ordnance plant for a new shell. The order with 240 men and 360 women covers unskilled labor as part of accelerating the European war effort. He also called for volunteers to unload cars of soybeans at risk of spoilage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Keyser
Early Invention Backgammon Credited to Tenth Century
The game Backgammon is believed to have been invented in the tenth century, with its origins tied to early board games. Historians trace its development across ancient civilizations, highlighting evolving rules and play styles through time.
Women Host Country Club Fall Luncheon
Seventy six guests attended the one o clock luncheon at the country club prepared by Mrs Emma Barnett and served by the committee concluding the season. Mrs L E Wilson led summer events as general chairwoman for luncheons and family night dinners. A Halloween themed welcome greeted attendees with fall decorations and corn stalks while Mrs Milo Sorden sang three solos during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Emma Barnett
L. E. Wilson
Social Security Cards Emphasized by Ottumwa Official
Norman Gartzke, manager of the Social Security Board’s Ottumwa field office, urged private industry workers to obtain social security cards. He said a valid card creates an insurance account and opens access to federal benefits under the old age and survivors system. Accurate wage reporting boosts protection, including coverage for part time and temporary jobs up to $3,000 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Gartzke
Social Security Boards
Ottumwa
Gartzke
United States
Peteral
Cief
Social bridge and games afternoon hosts prize winners
Guests spent the afternoon at Mrs R H MeCleertt's home playing contract bridge and anagrams. High score prize in contract bridge went to Mrs Theodore Bailey, auction players prize to Mrs Ezra Smith, and anagrams prizes to Mrs W Livingston and Mrs I T Remel.
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Ica
R. H. MecCleertt
Theodore Bailey
Ezra Smith
W. Livingston
I. T. Re
Mel
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Wren Ees
Sorden Music Coo
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FURL
John Shields & Sons
Stewart P.T.A
Wellston
Dr. Salsbury
FOX
Tro
Jones Ts
Osea
Pearl S. Buck
Dragon Seed
Katharine Hepburn
Walter Huston
Aline Macmahon
Akim Tamiroff
Turhan Bey
Washington
Axe
Carter
O.E.S
Temple
Bjork
Arms Plant
Milo Sorden
Snow
Amer
Stephen Washington IA
Washington Lumber & Fuel CO
Lowe
Pioneer Yard
Celotex Building Board
Jim White
Gal
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