Club notes and hospital news from Fortnightly gathering
The Fortnightly Club met at the McCreedy apartment with Mrs Maude McCreedy and Susie Johnson in charge. Guests included Mrs Cherry of Dallas. Reports covered Women Voters handbook, peace campaign, and topics from Roosevelt’s rainy New York ride.
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McCreedy
New England
Maude MceCreedy
Susie Johnson
Homes Birney
McCreedys
Jovery
J C. Carris Gardens
George Rudiger
Cherry
Dallas
Texas
Time Magazine
Pres. Roosevelt
New York City
Dutch Center Falls as German defenses erode at Beveland
Allied report says 11,000 Germans defended Beveland and Walcheren island astride the river entrance to Antwerp. Hundreds of German captives were rounded up in the first hour of the amphibious attack before dawn yesterday and the bridgehead reportedly extended to eight miles wide and several miles deep this morning.
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Beveland
Walcheren
Antwerp
Tom Martin to Speak at County Women's Meeting
Congressman Thomas E. Martin of Iowa City will address the County Women's Republican club Monday at 2 30 PM at the Republican headquarters north of the National Tea market. Mrs William Reyes, president, will preside as the audience of county women attends to hear about current political trends.
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Thomas E. Martin
Iowa City
Women's Republican Club
William Reyes
Women’s County Organization
Martin
Louis Renault Dies in Paris After Nazi Collaboration Charge
Louis Renault aged 63, head of Renault Motor Co. in Paris, died in a Paris hospital after being charged with collaborating with the Nazis. He had been accused of letting his automotive plants aid the German Army during the occupation and was arrested September 23 before being admitted to hospital.
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Louis Renault
Renault Motor Co
Paris
France
Renault
International
Quigle
Lowan
Iowa
Fifth Army
Italy
IDPA
United States
Nalf
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Bridge Club Buffet Honor for Phillips and Lemmon
Members of a bridge club attended a surprise buffet supper honoring two July and November birthday honorees Mrs. T. R. Phillips and Mrs. Joln W. Lemmon. The event featured fall decor, chestnut burrs and hedgeapples on tables, and white elephant gifts after a two course meal. Former members joined, and three tables of bridge produced prize winners Halsie Glassburner and Mrs. R. H. Metlery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Meek Lostess
T. R. Phillips
Joln W. Lemmon
Emma Barnett
Harold Johnson
Fairfield
R. A. Hender
Kalona
E. D. Morrison Jr
Newport
R. I
New York
Halsie Glassburner
R. H. Metlery
War update reports heavy Japanese losses in battle
The report notes 10 to 16 ships sunk and 21 damaged in a Japanese task force, with carrier planes still blasting the remnants of three main naval forces. It states at least 34 ships sunk or damaged, including ten battleships and three aircraft carriers, and predicts the tolls may exceed 40 warships.
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Philippines
14Th Air Force
Srd
7Th
Iowa Major Helps Lost Jeep Crew in North Italy
In North Italy Major Richard Oshie from Council Bluffs guides a distressed Jeep crew away from shelling. The Fifth Army story follows tanks, rain, and patrols as Allied units push toward Berlin with numerous Iowa natives in action and in command roles.
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Frank Miles
Fifth Army
Italy
IDPA
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Richard Oshie
Thomas Jefferson High School
Iowa National Guard
Camp Ripley
Robert Oshie
168Th Infantry
Kasherine Pass
Africa
Germany
William Oshio
England
ddofIbat-merst A Adiers
Lloyd M. Reiser
Lions City
Simple Tomato Lettuce Cottage Cheese Supper
A description of a hearty supper includes cold sliced tomatoes on crisp lettuce, a generous bowl of creamy cottage cheese, and a large plate of hot biscuits or fresh bread. The meal emphasizes simple, wholesome foods ideal for a satisfying evening repast.
Originated Saw Talus Said to Invent Saw
The text attributes the invention of the saw to Originated Saw Talus the Greek. It states he used the jawbone of a snake to cut a small piece of wood.
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Talus
Hungary Seizes Capital as Szalasi Leads Purge
Nazi party head Ferenc Szalasi takes control of Hungary after Budapest falls to German forces. The government of Admiral Horthy sues for peace, triggering a purge of peace seekers under Szalasi as German troops consolidate power in the capital.
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Hungary
Headen Ny Ferec
Pullet Disease Treated With Molasses in Poultry Flocks
Pullet disease is a serious problem in poultry flocks and use of molasses, which contains potassium, is an effective treatment.
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FOX
HER
Frances
Edward Norris Iris Adrian Linda Brent
Lika
Smiley Burnette
Sonny Carson
Ellen Hall
Rociding Chair Brigade
EE. D. Morrison, Jr
Orville Elder
Congress Hotel
Ting
H. C. Hull
Pangborn
J. F. Rail
Cedar Rapids
Vestey Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Dave Rider
de Paul R. Horak
John
Shields Sons
Dutch Center
Tom Martin
Matiner
Popeye
Ty Jean Sullivan
le Ocker
Disney Cartoon Musical
Miles
Major
AMG
Florence
Tintoretto
Saroccio
Bronzine
Andres del Sarto
Captain Reiser
Sioux City
Cpl
Albert J. Quigley
Davenport
Paul W. Breaier
Sturm
Col
Thomas Willis
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
J. de Francisco
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Cpls
Dean Iown
Charles A. Hawkins
Hawarden
Charles H. Craig
Pfe
Clifford W. Cross
Berlin
Red Cross Club Mobile
Melvin Athay
Esther
Mason City
Pvt
Jack Dorsey
Leo
Navy
Lowens
S/Sget
Nick Su
Nevas At
Chester Morris
Ruth Warrick
Balkan News
Washington Lumber & Fuel CO
Pioneer Yard
Lowe
Jim White
Ubert Zemke
Missoula
Mont
Henry W. Brown
Arlington
W. Va
Zemke
Jackson Boulevard
Michigan Avenue
Delco
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