Weekend Visitors and Local Moves Highlighted in Mt. Pleasant
Mr. and Mrs. EB G Butterbaugh visited in Mt. Pleasant and left for Stuart. Bob Clark departed for Alamogordo New Mexico to work as telegraph operator at the air base, his wife to join him later. Marie Landau heads to Tucson to teach first grade at Sam Hughes school. Various residents made visits to Davis City Forrest Ill Ketchikan Alaska and Ka toga while local musicians performed in Hillsboro with a picnic at Saunders Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Clark
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Marie Landau
Golden State Limited
Tuscon, Ariz
Sam Hughes
Jim Kaster
Ronnie Baker
Jesse
Don Radda
Washington Municipal Band
Harold Teets
Laralee
Phyllis Galloway
Hillsboro
Saunders Park
Mt. Pleasant
Trillion Spending in U S During Six War Years
Treasury analysis shows that from 1940 to 1945 the United States spent nearly a trillion dollars. Federal outlays totaled 365 billion with 156 billion collected in taxes, creating a 209 billion deficit. State and local governments posted a small surplus while individuals and corporations accumulated a large gain, offsetting federal debt. The total national debt exceeds 268 billion, with annual interest around 5 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Associated Press
Treasury Department
Bette Snakenberg and Merle Turnipseed wed in candlelight vows
The Methodist church ceremony united Bette Jean Snakenberg and Merle Everette Turnipseed in a double ring service attended by family and friends. Lois Mace led as maid of honor with bridesmaids, and the couple plans to live on the Turnipseed farm after a weeklong wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Bette Jean Snakenberg
Merle Everette Turnipseed
Lloyd Turnipseed
Paul Snakenberg
Fred E. Miller
Lois Mace
Shirley Dunlap
Phyllis Brown
Lloyd Turnipseed, Jr
Lloyd Fredmund
Davenport
William Hammer
Mr. Fredmund
Mr. Hammer
William Arnold
Frank Eicher
Wayland
Miss Kadel
Edna Klein
Phyllis Kadel
Tipton
d’Hardelot
Greig
Miss Klein
Owen Hayes
Three Killed in Kentucky After Poker Dispute
In the eastern Kentucky mountains, gunfire between male members of two families followed a poker dispute. Three men died Lloyd Lee 64 Arthur Muncy 64 and Rufus Muncy 24. Officials from Harlan and Leslie counties investigated along the Harlan Leslie county line near Hyden Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
J. S. Cawood
Kentucky
Harlan County
Leslie County
Wiley Joseph
Cawood
Middle Fork
Harlan-Leslie County
Hyden
Lloyd Lee
Arthur Muncy
Rufus Muncy
Rasputin Kin Claims Rasputin Powers Revealed
In San Francisco a great nephew of Rasputin claims to wield the mad monk's hypnotic psychiatry powers. Dr Bernard Gindes of Los Angeles, head of a psychiatry association, asserts the connection and presence of Rasputin like influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasputin
San Francisco
Russia
San Francisco Chiropratic Association
Bernard Gindes
Los Angeles
National Association of Psychiatrists
Gindes
Plan New Experiment With Betatron
A 35 million volt betatron will begin shooting electrons at Michael Reese hospital next year. Dr Erich Uhlmann head of the tumor clinic says the machine developed at the University of Illinois opens new ways to attack deep seated cancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michael Reese Hospital
Erich Uhlmann
Tumor Clinic
University of Illinois
Branding Losses Hit Cattle Industry in Six Million Dollar Annual Losses
Branding damages to hides of range cattle including cows and steers total more than six million dollars each year, representing a sizable loss for cattle producers and affecting market economics.
Mrs Neiswanger to Visit Davenport then Tucson
Mrs. Grover C Neiswanger plans Davenport departure Sept 9 for Tucson Arizona where she will winter at 1147 East Tenth Street She will visit brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs M K Chambers formerly of Ainsworth in Davenport Oskaloosa friends and Washington trip noted Also mentions Cpl Charles EB Griffin returning from Fort Bliss for 15 day furlough and other relatives visiting in Osceola and Red Oak for a niece wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Fredmund
Davenport
J. F. Saur
Patricia
Fairfield
Cloyce Statler
Keota
Albert Hammen
Jeanette
Keith
Harper
Paul Sievert
Russel Icenbice
Dean
Norma
Rose Luers
Eva Whitmer
Sigourney
John E. Young
Sara
Johnny
Wellman
Charles Moore, Jr
Waukegan
Ill
A. L. Fry
Shirley
Jane Edmondson
Brighton
Betty Albert
Beverly Carlson
Tipton
Fran Johnson
Fort Madison
Betty Dickinson
Newton
Colleen Adams
Shenandoah
Jean Milroy
Vinton
Lloyd Baker
Red Oak
Dan Hershberger
Phyllis
Dannie Jan Turner
Doris Treenbice
Des oMines
Robert McDowell
Kinross
Grover C. Neiswanger
Washington
Oskaloosa
M. K. Chambers
Ainsworth
Cpl
Charles EB. Griffin
Fort Bliss
Texas
Clarence Griffin
Petrillo Orders Bands On Strike In Eight Cities
James C. Petrillo head of the American Federation of Musicians ordered bandsmen in Statler and Hilton hotels across eight cities to walk out today in support of 3,000 striking hotel musicians in New York. He arrived to direct the action and aims to pressure a swift settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James C. Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
AFL
Statler and Hilton
Petrillo
Sammy Kaye
Astor
Henry King
Roosevelt
Chuck Toster
New Yorker
Blue Barron
Edison
Griff Williams
Waldorf-Astoria
Drunken Driver Drives Through Freight Train Near Keokuk
David Sarbaugh, 33, was jailed in Keokuk IowA on drunken driving charges after allegedly driving through a Burlington freight train on the outskirts of Fort Madison. Police say the incident began when his path was blocked by the train and he forced the front section to move before continuing toward Keokuk. Railroad workers witnessed the sequence and a near collision with a pedestrian at a street crossing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa
David Sarbaugh
Kurt Madison
Sarbaugh
Fort Madison
Burlington
Larbaugh
Keoku
King George II Wins Greece Referendum Amid Unclear Margin
Athens reports King George II apparently retained the throne after the Sunday referendum though the exact majority was unclear. Opposition leaders suggested many voters backed democracy, signaling a mixed verdict on the royal vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
George II
Lois Mace Hosts Kitchen Shower For Bride-Elect
Lois Mace entertained at a kitchen shower for bride elect Bette Snek enberg at the Mace home 14 East Washington hosting 19 guests. Guests wrote telegrams to the groom elect Merle Turnipseed and enjoyed a shower game and gifts. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Glenn Mace and Mrs. William Boshart with out of town guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Mace
Bette Snekenberg
Mace
East Washington Street
Merle Turnipseed
Honree
Glenn Mace
William Boshart
Betty Albert
Beverly Carlson
Tipton
Betty Dickinson
Newton
Colleen Adams
Shenandoah
Jean Milroy
Vinton
Virginia Gibson
Des Moines
Frances Falk
Iowa City
Lloyd Fredmund
Davenport
Marion Tietz
LaCrosse
Wise
Homemakers urged to set 15 minutes daily for planning
The article advises homemakers to allocate fifteen minutes each day to organize daily tasks. It suggests planning meals cleaning activities guiding children's play and ensuring a period of relaxation. The tip emphasizes short daily planning to improve household efficiency.
Honor Mrs Payne At Family Dinner Hosted By Wellsman Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Cloyce Watson of Wellman hosted a dinner honoring Mrs. Alice Payne of Portland Oregon formerly of Washington. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leie Payne Genesa Mr. and Mrs. William Cnossen and Mike. Mrs Payne will visit Clarion and Davenport with her sons Earl and Billy Payne. Earl plans to return to Portland with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyce Watson
Wellman
Alice Payne
Portland
Ore
Washington
Leie Payne
Genesa
William Cnossen
Mike
Clarion
Beth Tillman
Davenport
Sone
Bily
Earl Payne
Earl
Birthday Announcements From Crawfordsville Area
Mr and Mrs John Martin observe a wedding anniversary today near Crawfords ville. Paula Jean Lange marks her third birthday. Nancy Ellen Havel turns eight, daughters of Kermit Lang and George Havel respectively. Many happy returns are extended to James Casey Jr Darlene Wolfe Charles George Mrs J H Peet Cedar Falls Gilbert Dickinson Marsh Atkin Mrs Robert Gates George Shuppy Merrimac Kenneth Sheetz Keota Clarence Goodwin Jr Lucille Nicola McKas on Dale Richenberger Mrs Glen Chalupa Mrs Violet Vodicka Chalupa Charles McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Jean Lange
Kermit Lang
Nancy Ellen Havel
George Havel
Ainsworth
James Casey, Jr
Darlene Wolfe
Charles George
J. H. Peet
Cedar Falls
Gilbert Dickinson
Marsh Atkinson
Robert Gates
George Shuppy
Merrimac
Kenneth Sheetz
Keota
Clarence Goodwin, Jr
Lucille Nicola McKasson
Dale Richenberger
Glen Chalupa
Violet Vodicka Chalupa
Charles McKay
Robert Dean Long celebrates sixth birthday
Today marks the sixth birthday of Robert Dean Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Long of Keota. He is noted in local announcements as reaching another year in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dean Long
Paul Long
Keota
Plan Country Club Dinner for Families
Country club members and families will attend a dinner Thursday evening at the clubhouse. Mrs. Roger Sherman is general chairman with Mrs. M. J. Cruise in charge of telephoning. Entertainment after the dinner is led by Mrs. W. N. Gates and Mrs. C. Phil Weldin. Other dinner committee members include Roger Sherman Dr. M. J. Cruise W. L. Gates C. Phil Weldin Mr. and Mrs. J. W Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Tragastman Kimball Gates Mrs. Anna Springer Eloise Springer Oscar Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Roger Sherman
M. J. Cruise
W. N. Gates
C. Phil Weldin
W. L. Gates
J. W Stewart
Tra Gastman
Kimbal Gates
Anna Springer
Eloise Springer Oscar Davis
Crazy Clothes and Skivvies Sailor Undergarments History
The term derives from early Scots skiva clothes meaning crazy clothes. Sailors adopted it for tight undergarments and shortened it to skivvies. The evolution shows how maritime jargon entered common usage to describe undergarments.
Local Social Calendar Details Numerous Club Gatherings
A busy slate of gatherings lists Rosemary club families picnic at Loyd Marek home with dish to pass. Music and Handcraft departments meet with time and place changes. various clubs hold picnics at Sunset Park and community venues with meals, desserts, and supplies provided. Attendance urged for Nurses, Pythian Sisters, Junior Fortnightly, and other groups with rain contingency at Sunset Park or Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Club
Loyd Marek
Carolyn Hamilton
Sunset Park
K.O.W. Club
Lloyd Maxwell
Rock Garden
Sunset
Pythian Sisters
Kk. P
Hall
Binschle
Ernoon
Marion Stransky
Robert Scott
Dean Schwartz
Taylor No. 9
DBS
Masonic Temple
C.C.C. Class of
West Chester
Ernest Chambers
Will Rief
Party Compliments Mrs W Zieglowsky After Nuptials
Mrs Charles Zieglowsky hosted a post nuptial party in her home Wednesday afternoon honoring Mrs Wilbur Zieglowsky. Wilbur Zieglowsky and Mae Brigge wed in Columbus Indiana at five o clock July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Zieglowsky
Wilbur Zieglowsky
Mae Brigge
Columbus
Inan
Ruth Shaffer
Wilmer Zieglowsky
Grand Lakes
Oklo
Zieglowsky
Martha Zieglowsky
Presbyterian Prayer Meeting and Local Reunions Announced
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting is set for 9 30 Wednesday at the church. A school reunion at 17012 South Prairie will occur Saturday September 7 with a noon basket dinner for former pupils and teachers and their families. A Pilotburg homecoming at 17013 is planned Sunday September unknown with a noon basket dinner and coffee served by the Ladies Aid society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Prairie School
Pilotburg
Ladies Aid — Society
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Wolf’s Flower
EB. G. Butterbaugh
Stuart
Stella Palmer
Norman F. Bean
Gon. Bernard
Davis City
Fins
J. B. Crail
Helen Hamilton
Miss Hamilton
Mary Welch
Forrest
George Slosser
States
Ketchikan
Alaska
J. A. Porter
Vere Davis
Katona
Ramseyer's Hatchery
Nished
Veterans Priority
W. O. Rule
Rothschild's
U.S
U. S
Bette Snakenberg
Merle E. Turnipleed
Truth
Judy Fredmund
Snakenberg
Mrs. Merle Turnipseed
Frank Haney
Cedar Rapids
C. L. Gray
Frank Shepherd
Virginia
Osceola
Shepherd
Perry
George
Greece
Kitchen Shower
Interior Ministry
NAVAL
Army Air Force
Chemung County
Elmira
International Soundphoto
Mrs. A. Payne
John Martin
Crawfordsville
Zee
Art Dawson
U and I
Ben Holt
Marguerite Hering
Ainsworth Public Affairs Dept
Mncheon
A. W. Yard
Merry Makers Club
Lyle Walton
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society
Sunshine Community Club
Henry Sunning Home
GO. V. Crull
John W. Lee
Thoro Ow Ee
North Avenue
Dale D. Crose
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