Local Notes On Visiting Friends And Travel Plans
Mr and Mrs C B Plumly and Margaret Ann of Burm are guests of Carla Guther in town for the day. Mrs I Rothschild leaves for Chicago and Mr Rothschild will join her as they head to Chi to be away about a week. Bunny Blair of Anasa leaves for Galesburg Ill to visit his mother after spending the day with friends. Velma Gallagher of Los Angeles visits her parents Mrs and Mrs Ed Gallagher. Dr T J Pease closes his office until Nov 6. LeRoy Riley and Ramona Riley depart for Holly Fla and Kansas City Mo for brief visits with family. Major and Mrs Frank Olvey of Kansas City Mo move to New York City for a transfer. Wayne Simerman Jr UMC Quantico Va on furlough visiting Washington with fiancee May Wilson. Joe D Hays of Davenport to return home after a visit with grandchildren Frances Bob and Jane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign LeRoy -V. Riley
Wayne Simerman, Jr
Quantico
Wayne Merman
Washington
Ay Wilson
Downers
Grove
Simerman
W.‘S
Bridge
Chicago
Population comparison places Brazil far ahead in Latin America
Brazil holds about 44 million residents, more than twice Argentina’s 13 million. Mexico ranks second with around 20 million, while the Rio Grande region sits between these figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rocking Chair Brigade Prepares Gospel Service
The Kansas City Gospel choir will lead ad services at the Christian Tabernacle tomorrow morning and evening. Six colored men are in demand, with Rev Stevens pleased to have them. Rev Bill will be the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Christian Tabaclo
Stevens
Bill
Demons Dominate Bloomfield 19-0 in Slow Start
Washington high school's Demons rallied after a scoreless first quarter to overpower Bloomfield 19 to 0. Key plays included Beenblossom’s 60 yard run and Bostwick’s 45 yard sprint with Box and Beenblossom delivering the decisive drives in the third and fourth periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Washington High School
Bloomfield
Washington
Davis County
Bill Beenblossom
Bob Bostwick
Lyle Box
Demons
Peters
Chapman
Beenblossom
Bostwick
Box
Beam Scale Use by Egyptians in 5000 B.G. Era
The article notes that ancient Egypt used a beam scale for weighing as early as 5000 B.G. period. It discusses the historical significance and implies advanced measurement practices in the Nile civilization.
Chester Triumphs 25 7 Over Brighton In Conference Clash
West Chester edged Brighton 25 7 in a Wash conference game at West Chester. Joe Bauer scored the first TD, Wilbur Moore added a 75 yard score, and Bauer tossed a 380 yard pass to DeLong for a second half score as coach George Freshwaters used all 27 players. Farrier added an 85 yard Brighton TD late. Richland routed Keota 53 0, North English beat Wellman 138 7, and Kalona rallied past Lone Tree 12 11 with Conklin breaking 60 yards for the decisive score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Brighton
Chester
Joe Bauer
Wilbur Moore
Moore
Bauer
DeLong
George Freshwaters
Farrier
Richland
Keota
North English
Wellman
Plarter
Kalona
Lone Tree
Conklin
Game statistics recap for Washington and Bloomfield clash
Washington gains 301 rushing and 0 passing yards while Bloomfield has 98 rushing and 22 passing. Washington suffers 14 rushing yards lost and Bloomfield 23. First downs favor Washington 5 to 5. Washington completes 1 of 5 passes for 6 yards and Bloomfield 2 of 10 for 22. Interceptions: Washington 1 Bloomfield 1. Penalties 85 yards for Washington and 16 yards for Bloomfield. Punts: Washington 4 average 37 Bloomfield 6 average 28. Fumbles: Washington 2 Bloomfield 2 with four recoveries by Washington and none by Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bloomfield
Little Six Scores Companion Football Totals
Muscatine 19 def Ft Madison 13 Mt Pleasant 8 def Fairfield 7 Ottumwa 60 def Keokuk 7 Burlington 31 def Monmouth 6. The scoreboard lists results from the Little Six Conference games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Ft. Madison
Mt, Pleasant
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Burlington
Monmouth
Riverside Plans Basketball Schedule Amid League Ties
Riverside high school outlines girls and boys basketball itineraries with games against Nichols Lone Tree Olds Solon Kalona and other teams totaling about 12 matches plus tournament play. The boys add West Branch Oxford Shueyville and St Marys Riverside joins the Victory League with Lone Tree Solon Oxford Shueyville Tiffin and Cosgrove. A bake sale by pupils raised 16.20 for the athletic fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Nichols
Lone Tree
Olds
Solon
Kalona
West Branch
Oxford
Shueyville
St. Mary’s Riverside
Thueyville
Tiffin
Cosgrove
Sugar Cane Rise Turns Cuba to World's Sugar Bow
A century ago sugar beet dominated as Europe’s staple source. World War I shifted farming to Cuban sugar cane, boosting production from about 2 million to over 5 million tons yearly and establishing Cuba as the Sugar Bow of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Cuba
Chinch Bugs Inhabit Fence Rows And Hedgerows
Chinch bugs hibernate in fence rows wood lots and hedges and other cover. They do not over winter in rye to any appreciable extent but infest rye and other small grains by random flight in spring.
Stout Couple Welcome Seven Pound Fourteen Ounce Son
Mr and Mrs John Stout of West Chester are parents to a seven pound fourteen ounce son born at 805 yesterday afternoon. Della Patton of 61 South Marion Avenue was discharged yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stout
West Chester
Della Patton
South
Marion Avenue
Inventive GI Ingenuity Shines in China Burma India Theater
In New Delhi and the China Burma India theater American soldiers improvise clever devices from 45 pistols to electric fans. They craft jungle hammocks with bamboo frames for stability and build utility lamps from Cration cans and insect repellent. They heat coffee with sand stoves and cool beer by digging a hole and using gasoline. They manufacture single shot pistols from scrap and even devise a mosquito net friendly fan from an electric razor motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
Mogaung
Park Ave
Army Ordnance Machine
Russian Forces Break Into East Prussia Advances
Berlin reported that large Russian armored columns penetrated into East Prussia reaching a road south of Dumbinnen, 16 miles from the Insterburg hub, as German defenses fell back to prepared positions amid a drive to flank the Masurian lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
U.P
East Prussia
Dumbinnen
Insterburg
Ernest von Hammer
Dumbinnen-Goldap
Rorinten Heath
Ration Tire and Fuel Coupon Updates During War
War Price and Rationing Board announces that tire certificates are no longer required for recapping and tire purchases. Periodic passenger tire inspections are discontinued. inspections required to issue replacement tires. Vehicle inspections now every 6 months or 5,000 miles. Various fuel coupons and book numbers remain valid through specified dates in 1945 with some extended validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local War Price & Rationing Board
Legion to Meet at 9 30 Monday
Commander Jay Brewer of the American Legion asks Leon Beatty post members to meet at 9 30 at the Legion rooms in city hall Monday morning. From there they will go to St James Catholic church to attend the memorial services for Garold Wehr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Brewer
The
American Legion
Leon Beatty
Legion Rooms
City Hall
St. James Catholic Church
Garold Wehr
Health Unit Activities Week of October Twenty Third
Health unit schedules a child health conference on Tuesday from 1:00 to 3:30 PM at the office. Wednesday's session runs 1:00 to 3:30 PM at West Chester school in home economics room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Canning Sugar Coupon Rules for 1945 Rationing
The notice outlines home canning sugar eligibility and stamping rules. Coupon No 40 Book 4 5 lbs can be used through Feb 28 1945. First period eligible 10 pounds by July 15 with Spare Stamp 37. Second period Aug 1 to Oct 15 allows another 10 pounds without stamps. Late applicants Aug 1 must submit Spare Stamp 87. Processed foods blue stamps A8 to Z8 and A1 to A5 valid indefinitely. Red stamps cover meats fats cheese A to Z8 and A1 to K5. Airplane Stamp Book 3 Shoes Coupon No 1 valid indefinitely. Coupon No 2 Airplane Stamp indefinite.
Orchard Growth and Pollinating Insects in Fruit Areas
Scientists and orchardists recognize the need for more insects in fruit regions. Pollinating insects alone do not assure a commercial crop. weather, varieties, and planting suitability are also crucial. Hive bees are efficient pollen distributors and can be placed as needed.
End of 1943 Steel Payrolls and Wages Review
At year end 1943 the steel industry payrolls averaged about 140 million dollars per month and wage earners earned more than 1.16 dollars per hour on average.
Women Speak on Bird Preservation at Garden Club Meeting
Mrs. M. C. DeLong hosted the October meeting of the Fortnightly club Garden department with 14 members and guest Mrs. Floyd Sturgis. Irene Yard presided as roll call was answered with Lessons I’d Share. C J Wilson spoke on Bird Migrations tracing migratory routes. She explained Mississippi River routes for small birds and ocean routes for larger birds. N M Speidel discussed Bird Sanctuaries highlighting national and state preserves and aviaries funded by individuals. The talks stressed protection and preservation of bird life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. DeLong
Garden Department
Floyd Sturgis
DeLong
Irene Yard
Roll Dall Lasing
C. J Wilson
United States
N. M. Speidel
Hostess Dorothy Livesay Hosts Pinochle Evening
Dorothy Livesay hosted a small gathering at 421 East Washington Street with Bonnie Ryan Zahon and Cpl. Firmin Te Bockhurst on furlough from Springfield. Two tables played Pinochle. Te Bockhurst won first prize, Don Bealer second, Anna Waggoner booby. Refreshments were served with fall flowers adorning the tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Livesay
East
Washington Street
Bonnie Ryan Zahon
Washington
Dp. Co
Firmin Te Bockhurst
O'Reilly General Hospital
Springfield
Cpl
Te Bockhorst
Don Bealer
Anna Waggoner
F. G. Livesay
Women’s Society Memorial Service For Mrs. Rathmel
The W S C S met at the Methodist church for a memorial service for Mrs. Ira Rathmel. Mrs. H M Dodder presided with prayers, readings, and hymns led by Mrs. Foster Lagee and Mrs. Oakley Payne. Members noted Rathmel’s leadership of Unit No 7, district meeting notes were shared, and plans discussed for a rummage sale and annual offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
T. F. Barker
H. M. Dodder
Ira Rathmel
Hebner
Stain Removal Methods From Grease Stains Notes
Stains from tarlike substances are hard to remove from cotton. Rub in vaseline or lard to soften, then sponge with grease solvents such as carbon tetrachloride gasoline or benzene, or dip and rub between the hands. Repeat until removed. if washable, finish with warm soapy water.
Social calendar highlights for community groups
Social calendar lists events in Woodrow Crone and Blaine Holmes homes. Meetings include Friendly Bible class at 6 30 p m from Baptist church transport, Women’s Missionary Society of U P Church at 7 30 p m with Carolyn Hamilton, and W C T A session with Dorothy Smith guest speaker. Friday through Thursday note changes of meeting places and times for several groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Stephens
Blaine J. Holmes
Woodrow Crone
Baptist Church
Women's Missionary Soc
U.P. Church
Carolyn Hamilton
W.C.T.A
West Chester
Arthur Peters
Dorothy Smith
Damascus Shrine
P.m
Masonic Temple Country Club
Bethel Missionary Society
Boyd Foster
Birthday Announcements For Wellman Families
Ruth Ellen Wagner and Omar Wagner and Donald Eugene Davis celebrate second birthdays with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Davis of Wellman. Richard Curtis Snyder is one year old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ellen Wagner
Virgil Davis
Wellman
Omar Wagner
Donald Eugene Davis
Richard Curtis Snyder
Curtis Snyder
Birthdays Observed In Local Area
Others observing birthdays today are Bernard McCarthy Mrs Komer Porter of West Chester Lena Stewart Leo Te Bockhorst Ardelle Peiper Mrs H C Hotle Mary E French Mrs Alex Geyock. Mr and Mrs W W Wilson will observe their 36th wedding anniversary tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard McCarthy
Komer Porter
West Chester
Lena Stewart
Leo Te Bockhorst
Ardelle Peiper
H. C. Hotle
Mary E. French
Alex Geyock
Mrs. W. W. Wilson
Crom and Long announce birthday milestones
John Wallace Crom turns one year old tomorrow and Janet Kay Long will be one year older next, both children of Luther Crom and Curtis Long with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wallace Crom
Luther Crom
Janet Kay Long
Curtis Long
Washington area residents honor birthdays tomorrow
Three former Washington residents Mrs. Stanly Zager Mrs. Clinton Adams now Mary Elizabeth Atchison and Helen Livingston of Los Angeles Calif will observe birthdays tomorrow according to local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stanly Zager
Clinton Adams
Mary Elizabeth Atchison
Helen Livingston
Los Angeles
Calif
Names of residents accepting birthday greetings listed
Tomorrow birthday congratulations may be sent to Juanita Merie Baker S B Sands of Ainsworth Zelma Van Syce Mrs Ollie Anwyl of Crawfords ville Cora Allen of route four and Mrs Fred Kucera, with others noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Merie Baker
S. B. Sands
Ainsworth
Zelma van Syce
Ollie Anwyl
Crawfordsville
Cora Allen
Route Four
Fred Kucera
Shelby Jean Meyer To Celebrate Fifth Birthday
Observing her fifth birthday tomorrow will be Shelby Jean Meyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Jean Meyer
Mrs. Ernest Meyer
Birthday Observed by Sgt Yoder in France Frontline
Sgt Delmar R Yoder is serving in France after twenty two months in North Africa and marks a birthday today with comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar R. Yoder
France
North Africa
Redlinger Couple Celebrate 19th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Redlinger observe their 19th wedding anniversary today, marking nearly two decades of marriage and shared life together.
Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting Announced
Announcement for the Knights of Pythias lodge to hold a Monday evening meeting. All Knights urged to attend. F A Shepherd serves as chairman of the meeting.
Roman Prisoners Sold as Slaves in Ancient Wars
Caesar sold 63,000 captives in Gaul on a single occasion. After Aemilius Paullus victories Espires saw 150,000 captives sold. Early Rome obtained slaves from Italian successes but small holdings used few slaves. Expansion of patrician estates created rising demand for slave labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar
Gaul
Espires
Aemilius Paullus
Rome
Lodge Committee For October Social
A Rebekah lodge meeting at 10 0 0 hall was presided by Mrs. Vera Deimerly. The October social for Oct 24 was announced with the committee named. Initiation is planned for the Nov 5 meeting. the dexies staff will practice Oct 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Hall
Vera Deimerly
Mason City
Howard Lins
Howard Baker
Paul Harvey
Robert Erlenbush
Deimerly
Dexies
Missionary Society Meeting Highlights from Presbyterian Church
The Women's Missionary Society met with Mrs Stanly Richards and Mrs Harry Turner presiding. Mrs Fessie Wead led devotions and Mrs Fred L Moore and Mrs Carl J Roberts spoke on India and Alaska respectively. The group reported 24 Christmas boxes sent overseas and plans to send 45 cookie boxes to U S service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian
Stanly Richards
Harry Turner
Fessie Wead
Fred L. Moore
India
Carl J. Roberts
Alaska
Harry Dye
United States
Marriage of Jessie Dunbar and Howard Lambert
Richland's Mrs. Glen Dunbar announces the marriage of Jessie Dunbar to Howard Lambert of Toledo Ohio. Ceremony held at Broadway Methodist Church Toledo with Rex Wayne Snider officiating. Bride wore soldier blue dress with pink trim. graduate of Washington High School class of 1942. The couple resides at Mayville Manor Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Dunbar
Richland
Jessie
Howard Lambert
Toledo
Ohio
Carl Lambert
Sprague
W. Va
Broadway Methodist Church
Rex. Wayne Snider
Tebride
Washington High School
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Chicago
Lambert
Willys-Overland Motor Inc
Mayville Manor
Jackson and
12Th Streets
Commandery Dinner At Masonic Temple
Bethlehem Commandery held a dinner at the Masonic temple dining room last evening with two members and families present. Mrs Cox and Mrs Roger Sherman prepared the supper served at 6 30. The meal was followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Commandery
Masonic Temple
R. Cox
Roger Sherman
Elect Mrs Fisher Society Elects Officers at West Chester
A Thursday afternoon meeting at West Chester United Presbyterian Church elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Roy Fisher, vice president Miss Smith, secretary Mrs W C Fallon, and treasurer Mrs Will Ross. A cash and food contribution were voted for a local family who lost their home in a fire. Lunch was served by Mrs Flo Ross with devotions and entertainment led by Mr Evie Peters and Mrs Lillie Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Flo Ross
Louise McDowell
Betty Bishop
Evie Peters
Lillie Bvanz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Army
Navy
Newark
Florand
Florists Telegraph Delivery Assn
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Mrs. C. BE. Plumly
Tighter
Margaret Ann
Burm
Carla Guther
Peng
Harold “Bunny” Blair
Anasa
Galesrg
Ill
Blair
Velma Gallagher
Los Ang- Calif
Rs. Ed Gallagher
Dr. T
Pease
Frank Olvey
Yestery Morning
New York City
Stanleyichards
Mr. Richards
Raph Scott
Star
Roths- Hds
Joe D. Hays
Avenport
Frances
Bob
Jane Ays
Rocking Chair Brigade
Ture
Minick
Warren Dare
Chambers
Russell
Bloomfield Minick
Sherman Peters
Lie
Grabett
Iowa
Waldo Gerger
Iowa City
Park Russell
Tee Hospital
China-Burma-India
Qtr
Legion
Steel
Van
W.S.C.S
I. Rathmel
Leslie Gates
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
H. A. Engel
Bazaar
Isiah
Anna Schwalbe
Sunshine Community Club
Don Simmering
Navajo Club
Augusta Lester
Homemakers Club
Hal Richards
Noice
Independent Club
Francis McConnell
Earl Redlinger
Ruth Foster
Jessie Dunbar
Commandey
Mrs. Fisher Society
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