Local News Hints of War Time Tabs and Visits
Pvt Wayne Kendrick on ten day furlough to visit wife and children from Camp Robin Arkansas plans to report to Fort Meade Maryland for Halloween program and lunch on Thursday October 26 at Pleasant Hill school Esther Murdock teaches there Pvt Harry Anderson of Camp Barkeley Texas on ten day leave visiting parents Mr and Mrs A E Anderson and relatives St James Benefit card party at KK hall October 25 Mrs C P Jungbluth visits Flesburg Illinois for memorial services for Pvt Garold Wehr lists many relatives attending from several towns Rummage sale at Methodist Church Friday 9 AM through Saturday 21603 Sorrells retired from Chicago and return to Dar at Newport Rhode Island Morrison family update with grandchildren visiting at grandparents home Kennedy White Navy pharmacist mate on leave from New Hebrides to Crawfordsville to visit parents and relatives
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Pvt
Wayne Kendrick
Camp Robinon
Ark
Mac Morgan
Russell Kendrick
Fort Meade
Harry Anderson
Camp Barkeley
Texas
A. EK. Andrson
Garold Wehr
Ralph Wehr
Pleasant
K. R. Kann
Fairfield
Owen Weir
Frans Moore
Lee Conry
Richard Beenblossom
Francis Tobin
Ainsworth
Henry Kiene
Famlly
Crawfordsville
Lee Wallace
Wellman
Tom Jehymock
Fredonia
Charles Morgan
Grandview
Sheetz
Arthur Bjork
Fleasant Plain
George Sojka
West Chester
Theodore Walker
Clarence Jackson
Rock Island
BE. VA Reynolds
Frank Parrish
East Moline
Elva Coon
Clara Godlove
K. A. Mathers
Haskins
Kenneth White
Navy
Harry White
New Hebrides
Public auction of Sehneider estate held in Riverside
Riverside, Oct 24 The Washington district court administrator Peter B. Schneider oversaw a Saturday sale of the estate’s household goods. Auction drew a large crowd with satisfactory prices. Followed by local social notes and Legion bake sale committee listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Cornelius W. Sehneider
Sehneider
Peter B. Schneider
Washington District Court
Hospital Report: Henry Bailey Undergoes Tonsillectomy
Henry Bailey of 628 East Main Street underwent a tonsillectomy this morning at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bailey
East Main Street
Parisian Fronts Hold In Bitter Metz Battle
The dispatches say Breskens remains in Canadian hands despite a report of losing the town. Patton's 3rd Army has captured most of Maizières Les Metz after a 17 day fight through its fortified ruins. The 90th Division under Lt. Col. John Mason reports steady gains as German officer candidates near Amanzielers around Metz surrender after leaflet bombardment.
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Breskens
George S. Patton
8Rd Army
Maizieres Les Metz
Maizieres
90Th Division
John Mason
West Los Angeles
Amanzielers
Metz
Germany
Army Pvt Merle Kallaus Returns to Schick Hospital
Private Merle Kallaus has returned to Schick Army Hospital at Clinton for convalescence after an illness that began during his Army service in Italy. He spent a twelve day leave with his father Ed Kallaus and other relatives before reconnecting with medical care.
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Merle Kallaus
Ed Kallaus
Schick Army Hospital
Clinton
Italy
Hawaii Territory Martial Law Ends Habeas Corpus Restored
The White House announced today that martial law is suspended and habeas corpus is restored in Hawaii Territory. President Roosevelt directed Governor Ingram M. Stainback to implement the order, stating public safety no longer requires the writ's suspension.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Territory
Hawaii
Ingram M. Stainback
Roosevelt
First Atlantic Crossing by Rising Sun in 1818
The Rising Sun became the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, completing a voyage from Britain to South America in 1818, marking a milestone in transoceanic travel.
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Atlantic
Britain
South America
Attorney Abstract Department in Office
W Livingston runs the attorney abstracts office at 204 West Main Street an area block east of the courthouse with contact by phone 147 for title and records services.
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W. Livingston Attorney Abstract
West Main St
Court House
Local Ward Officials Named in City List
At Large B Dupuis and Dr O F Boller lead First Ward. R F McFarlane heads Second Ward. A W Yard leads Third Ward. Clarence Jacobs and Harry Montgomery represent Fourth Ward.
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B. Dupuis
O. F. Boller
R. F. McFarlane
A. W. Yard
Clarence Jacobs
Harry Montgomery
Prewar highway transportation employs seven million workers
Prior to the war highway transportation including auto and accessory production, garage and salesroom employment, filling stations, bus and truck drivers, and highway construction and maintenance workers totaled about 7,000,000 people, roughly one seventh of the employed population.
Preservation method for wet chicken feathers unveiled
The U S bureau of animal industry reports a practical preservation method using 15 pounds salt and a pint of concentrated hydrochloric acid dissolved in 30 gallons of water per 15 pounds of feathers. Feathers remained excellent after a month in shipment, enabling vast industrial use of previously wasted or fertilizer-graded feathers.
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U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry
Chiropractors Chas Brown Office Near Court House
Chiropractors Dr Chas Brown advertise neurocalometer service from a downstairs office opposite the court house. Office phone 102. Residence phone 814.
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West Main St
Court House
Chas
D. Brown
Washington ISD Names Board and Officers
Washington Independent School District lists Superintendent and Principal of Junior High. School Board officers include President Harry Ramseyer, Secretary C P Weldin, with Richard A Stewart, Fred 8 Downing, B F Bostwick Jr, and Marion George among members.
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Washington Independent School District
Ethel McCreedy
Harry Ramseyer
C. P. Weldin
Richard A. Stewart
Fred 8. Downing
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Marion George
Yanks Advance 7 Miles on Leyte
reports from Leyte say American tanks have landed on Samar island at the northern Leyte gulf and separated from Leyte by a narrow channel. Tokyo radio says air raid drills are underway in Tokyo Yokohama and Kawasaki while Chinese forces repulse Japanese counterattacks in the Pingkiang and Kweiping areas.
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Tokyo
Leyte
Samar Island
Leyte Gulf
Leyte Island
Capital
Yokohama
Kawasaki
Kwansi
Pingkiang
West River
Kweiping
Memorial Services For Pfc. Joseph Arndt In East Pleasant Plain
Memorial services for Pfc. Joseph Arndt 36 son of Mrs Wm Arndt were held at St Josephs church East Pleasant Plain with solemn requiem mass. The Brighton American Legion saluted with taps and presented a flag to Mrs Arndt. Several local residents attended ceremonies and related events amid a day of church rites and community gatherings. Captain Grove's family faced a medical update while other rural civic activities and social gatherings continued in the Pleasant Plain area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna S. Crile
Brighton
St. Joseph's Church
East Pleasant Plain
Pfc
Joseph Arndt
Wm. Arndt
Germany
Paul Wetzstein
Thomans
Fairfield
C. S. Kempker
Schoenfelder
Harper
Ira Saunders
Victor Oswald
Richland
Standard Oil Dealers
Mt. Pleasant
W. D. Johnson
Twin Falls
Idaho
Robert Donovan
Santa Paula
Calif
Kenneth Donovan
Corp
Ft. Sumpter
New Mexico
Hubert Kasowski
J. C. Droz
University Hospital
Iowa City
Brighton Commercial Club
K. of P. Hall
Pythian Sisters
Brighton High School Glee Club
Pleasant Plain
Red Armies Sweep East Prussia toward Konigsberg
Soviet forces led by General Chermiakhovsky penetrate East Prussia on an 87 mile front, seize over 400 towns, and push spearheads as far as 19 miles into Nazi territory near Konigsberg. Stalin proclaims Arctic gains and a 30 mile front near the Tisza river as the second Ukrainian army nears Czechoslovakia.
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Moscow
U.P
East Prussia
Konigsberg
Berlin
Anserapp River
Joseph Stalin
Ivan D. Chermiakhovsky
Stalin
Salmijarvi
Norway
Finland
Czechoslovakia
Dombrag
There
Tiszalok
Tisva River
Mohr Heads Home From Furlough and Family News
Crawfordsville residents report R. E. Mohr returning to Amarillo Texas after furlough spent with parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Mohr. June Maxwell enjoys a ten day vacation from Boulder Colorado. Local notes include visits from the Beauchamps and Lease family, a funeral in Wayland, and multiple reunions over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Corp. R
EH. Mohr
J. ?. Mohr
Amarillo
Tex
June Maxwell
University At
Boulder, Colo
Merle Beauchamp
Sons
Cedar Rapids
Ernest Beauchamp
S. G. ‘Taylor
New London
Raymond Bonar
Washington
Iowa City
Iowa
Purdue
William Henss
Jesse I. Davies
Wayland
Cecil Lease
Richard
Davenport
N. J. Lease
Jimy Barmlk
Lieut
Earle Barnes
Hartford
Conn
T. H. Barnes
Maude
United Airlines
Eldred Olson
Decatur
Tissue Paper From Yawa Fibers Fails to Impress Nigeria Mills
Experimental tissue paper made from African Yawa plant fibers in Nigerian mills is reported as satisfactory. The ministry of supply plans arrangements to ship the product, signaling a potential new export from the colony.
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Nigeria
Ministry of Supply
Feeding Calves Should Not Rely Entirely on Pasture
The guidance notes calves under six months should not depend fully on pasture grass. If calves are placed on pasture the transition must be gradual and continue grain and hay feeding.
Social Calendar for Week by Local Groups
Tuesday evening events include Women’s Missionary Society of the U P church at 7:30 led by Misse Carolyn Hamilton and Damascus Shrine at the Masonic temple. Wednesday features Parish Hill Ladies Aid and Sunshine Community Club plus multiple afternoon meetings and guest speakers throughout the area. Thursday lists no items. Friday highlights Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Baptist Women’s Missionary Society luncheons with group meetings and sewing for bazaars.
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Women's Missionary Soc
U.P. Church
Carolyn Hamilton
Damascus Shrine
P.m
Pirace Hill Ladies Aid Society
H. A. Engel
Isiah
Anna Schwalbe
Sunshine Community Club
Don Simmering
Navajo Club
Augusta Lester
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Tommy Hartner
Just Us Club
John Lee
Ladies Aid Society of Presbyterian Church
Biles
Ira Coon
Lydia Juzeler
R. J. Dawson
Baptist Women's Missionary Society
John Caldwell
Mable Jordon
Seymour Martin
Widmer Buys Zehr Property in Wayland
In Wayland on Oct 23 Chris Widmer purchased the Lyle Zehr property and the adjoining oil station, which Widmer took over Oct 22. The Henss family remains in the Zehr house until Dec 1 with no move required. Stewart Hixson of Oskaloosa visited, and Gary Reschly’s illness is improving after infantile paralysis symptoms appeared but are easing.
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Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Chris Widmer
Lyle Zehr
Lawrence Henss
Stewart Hixson
Oskaloosa
Fred Hixson
Gary Reschly
Entertain Class At Wiener Roast
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Crone hosted the Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church for a wiener roast. The hostess served pumpkin pie as Linda Ann Crone fascinated guests. Ruth Lemley presided, plans for November include a Thanksgiving menu and a Christmas message to soldiers.
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Woodrow Crone
Friendly Bible
the Baptist Church
Rudy Schmidt
Charles McConnell
Des Moines
Lemley
Crones
School programs and meetings for Havre Pleasant Hill South Prairie
Havre and area schools announce a Tuesday Oct 31 8 pm program with hot lunch by Mrs Emma Long. Presbyterian prayer at 9 30 am Wed at church. Halloween events Oct 26 at Pleasant Hill and South Prairie schools with hot lunch. Esther Murdock and Ailene Huber listed as teachers. Public invited.
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Havre
Emma Long
Pleasant Hill Church
Esther Murdock
Hallowe'en
South Prairie School
Ailene Huber
Rural School Programs Highlight Late October Events
Aldine Wichelberger presents Prospect school pupils in their annual program on Thursday evening October 26 at 7 45. Berneice Graber at Flowers plans an October 31 program and Grauce Feichelberfer at Ficher hosts an event on Friday October 27 at 7 45 P M with guessing games and fun afterward.
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Aldine Wichelberger
Prospect School
Berneice Graber
Flowers
Grauce Feichelberfer
Ficher
Brazil Estimates Iron Deposit At 15 Billion Tons
Brazil announces a new iron ore deposit with an estimated 15 billion tons, amounting to about 22 percent of the world’s known iron reserves. The find highlights Brazil as a major iron supplier in global markets.
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Brazil
Selective Cutting Promises Higher Timber Returns
A proposal argues timber and pulpwood production can rise without dismantling woodlands. By using selective cutting, yields increase with less time and labor and future timber stands will be improved for subsequent crops.
Fights for Freedom: Vegetable Storage Tips
Ruth Foster outlines storage rules for vegetables. Harvest without bruising, avoid washing to prevent skin injury, sort only sound produce, remove outer cabbage leaves but keep the head intact, trim tops from beets carrots parsnips and others, dry root crops, and harvest squashes pumpkins and sweet potatoes before freezing temperatures.
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Ruth Foster
Miss Ramseyer to Give Voice Recital
Gwendolyn Ramseyer will be presented by Carolyn Hamilton in a voice recital Thursday evening in the Presbyterian church where the public is invited. The program begins at 8 o clock with Beverly Brown as pianist and accompanist and Ruth Michels as marimbist.
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Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Carolyn Hamilton
Presbyterian Chorel
Miss Ramseyer
Beverly Brown
Ruth Michels
Honor Set at Turkey Dinner for Cecil O Long
Mr and Mrs Curtis Long hosted a turkey dinner Sunday honoring Cecil O Long. Sgt Long is on a 30 day furlough after two years overseas service. Attendees included Dorothy Disney Myrtle Long Homer Kirkpatrick Marilyn Larry Darlene Dowald North English and numerous Long family relatives from Keswith Ainsworth Wellman Washington and nearby areas.
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Curtis Long
Janet
Linda
Cecil O. Long
Sgt
Long
Dorothy Disney
Wellman
Myrtle Long
Homer Kirkpatrick
Marilyn
Larry
Darlene
Dowald
North English
Paul Long
Rita
Leta
Carma
Lee
Keswith
Virgil Long
Max Webster
Charles Thompson
Jimmy
Ainsworth
John Calswell
Washington
U.S. Per Capita Dairy Shifts Since 1924
U S per capita consumption of cheese and ice cream rose from 1924 to 1942 while butter declined slightly from 18 pounds to 16 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
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Wayne
Wolf’s Flower
Pleasant Hill School
St. James
Hall
C. P. Jungbluth
Flesburg, Ill
Don Welch
Methodist Church
S. N. Sorrell
Chicago
Robert Sorrell
Robbie
Dine
KK. C. Hall
B. D. Morrison
N. Esd
Newark City
J.g.) Morrison, Jr
Morrin
Newport
St. Morrison
Tommy
James Morrison
Morrison
Ball
Leonard Poliren
Karen
Art Weinard
Est Liberty
Riverside News
Mary Veggy
Excelsior Springs
American Legion
Edward Bushek
Rose Dautremont
Rochus Knebel
Glenn Bouquet
Roy Rummelhart
William Kucera
Leona Kucera
Joseph Kupka
Edward Muller
Alex Mehaffey
Otto Novy
Albert Kron
Clarence Rummelhart
Joseph A. Soukup
Linus Veggy
Ivan Cummings
Milo Stran
Little’s Furniture
Hawaii Territory
Official
Washington Directory
City & County Officers
Theodore B. Bailey
Washington St
Washington Fruit
George F. Morrison
J. O. Penney
Officers
City Health of
Ruth Church Park
Marion
Bailey
Frank B. Miller
J. EB. Lemmon
City Library
Grace H. Stephen
Mra
Ruth Lytie
DR. Co. FE. Boller
State Bank Corner
U Stairs
East Main St
Sherman
Optometrists
Walter Schroeder
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawa
Laura Kehoe
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
W. BE
Howell County
Lester B. Krabill
Dr. W. 8
Kyle County
Ned Morrow
Harve P. Wilson
Ernest Rudolph
Chiropractors
de Paul R. Horak
M. M. Schell
Pfc. Jos. Arndt
E. Pleasant Plain
Edgar Rotzinger
Homer Rotzinger
Ottumwa
Charles Long
Little Son
Wilbur Long
Durant
Chas. Long
Tacoma
Wash
Stephen Washington
TEL
Ommeth
E. Prussia
Ed Hesser
Dan Brindley
Homemakers Club
Hal Richards
Independent Club
Francis McConnell
Rural Women's Club
Lester Lueckenbill
Maud McCreedy
Susie Johnson
A. CC
Peterson
C. Widmer
Zehr Property
Presbyterian
Tuxedo
Tingona Lamb
Rothschild
Honor Set. C. Long
Turkey
ROY Brewer
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