Local Briefs Highlight Visits and Births
Mrs. Wilson R. Brown heads to Maquoketa to visit Ruth Moyle and Mrs. Glenn L. Butler and celebrate David Butler’s first birthday Friday. Miss Moyle to wed Sunday. Lt. F J Farrier of Fort Knox spent days with his father D S Farrier. Mrs. Ressa Wilson Brown returns to Kalamazoo after a visit with her father H P Wilson. Jean Conner to arrive on furlough from Eglin Air Field. Major Walter G Conner and Lt. Robert Conner visit. Henry A Little and Loretta Cantoni Little welcome twins Dennis Michael and Dana Ann at University Hospital Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson R. Brown
Maquoketa
Ruth Moyle
Glenn L. Butler
David
Miss Moyle
Sunny
F. J. Farrier
Fort Knox, Ky
D. S. Farrier
Jean Conner
Waa Cc
Eglin Air Field
Fla
Walter G. Conner
Great Bend
Kan
Conner
Robert Conner
Wilmington
N.C
Henry A. Little
Columbus Junction
University Hospital
Iowa City
Dennis Michael
Dana Ann
Methanol Freezes at One Dollar a Gallon at Local Stand
Local ad notes Methanol Antifreeze priced at one dollar per gallon for self-fill service. Readers urged to bring their own container and pick up tires at the same address. Meanwhile, a Pine County brief mentions residents traveling and visiting family as Labor Day activities wind down.
Hospital dismissals name several patients and guardians
At the hospital Mrs. Charles Mckhone and daughter Sara Jane of 915 West Madison Street, Harry Nickla of Chicago, Mrs. Jos. Russell and daughter Patricia Marie of Brighton, Mrs. Carl Lay and daughter Sandra Jean of 20 East Jefferson Street, and Mrs. Roy Marr of 325 East Main Street were dismissed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mckhone
Sara Jane
West
Madison St
Harry Nickla
Chicago
Jos. Russell
Patricia Marie
Brighton
Carl Lay
Sandra Jean
East Jefferson Street
Roy Marr
East Main Street
Women Finish Tourney Crowns 1944 Country Club Champion
Helen Breese won the 1944 city women’s golf title at the country club defeating Jean Patterson five times the titlist in the final 15 holes by two and one. Virginia Barclay won the A flight, B flight went to Biddy Johnson, C flight to Martha Young, and D flight to Jo Ann Keifer as forty women competed in Washington’s largest women’s golf entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Breese
Jean Patterson
Miss Breese
Patterson
New City
Virginia Barclay
Mildred Whitehead
Biddy Johnson
Pauline Arthur
Martha
Major League Games Summary
Results show Cincinnati 4 over St Louis in the first game. The second game is listed as av (sec ond game) with only scheduled games remaining. No games scheduled for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
Trout
Humphries
Pittsburgh Pa
Brooklyn
Holland Guests from Jersey City to Stay this Week
Mr and Mrs W L Holland of Jersey City New Jersey arrived today to spend the remainder of the week as guests in the Lee Holland and H M Putnam homes Mrs W A Holland and daughter Faye of Davenport are expected later in the week Frank Crone Lee Holland and Frank Kos were in Des Moines Sunday and Monday attending a meeting of the Iowa Banker association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Holland
Jersey City
N.J
Lee Holland
H. MM. Putnam
W. A. Holland
Faye
Davenport
Frank Crone
Frank Kos
Des Moines
Iowa Banker Association
Boy Dies of Leukemia in Sidney Home
Gary Lee Leffler seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Leffler died Monday night at his Sidney home of leukemia and blood disease. His father, a four year iron lung patient from infantile paralysis, survives along with his mother and sister Darla. Services will be Thursday afternoon at Sidney Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Gary Lee Leffler
Elmer Leffler
Gary
Darla
Sidney Presbyterian Church
Firecracker Tree Hawaii Featured for Exploding Blossoms
A tree on Hawaii is described as bom bax in local lore with blossoms that mature and burst into a pop resembling firecrackers turning the plant into a tourist curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Salt Lake County Declares Postwar Debt Free
Salt Lake County Utah announces it is entirely debt free and holds postwar reserves of 500000 dollars invested in government bonds. The statement highlights strong fiscal health with a solid asset base backing future obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake County
Utah
Turkey Raisers Urged to Sell Fowls Early for High Prices
Des Moines reports Iowa turkey producers are urged to market early-hatch birds promptly to meet armed services demand and avoid October price drops. Office of Price Administration boosts July to October ceilings with specific per pound increases, while the program lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Des Moines
Iowa
Armed Services
George B. Sheehe
Office of
WTA
Army Quartermaster Corps
Armed Service
Sheele
Sheehe
Office of Price Administration
Community Notes From North Oregon Butchered By OCR
Mr and Mrs Otto Zwicki and boys spent Monday afternoon in Weisman on business. Doris Canott went to San Antonio Texas last week to visit her sister Mrs David Griffith and family. Dinner guests at the Robert Mikseh home Sunday were many relatives from St Paul Otumwa Neola and West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Thompson
Oregon
Otto Zwicki
Weisman
Mary Genkinger
Robert Genkinger
Lawrence Genkinger
Delbert Wells
Bert
Wells
Les Wells
Mt. Pleasant
Orie O'Connor
Larry
L. G. Gub
C. A Thompson
Bill Trotter
Bill
Army
Frank Mooney
Billy
John Thompson
Frank Henderson
Frank
Bill Trother
John Gamen
Thompson
Orie O'Conner
Iowa City
Robert Mikseh
Paul K. Nichols
St. Paul
Ira Mikseh
Lloyd Mikseh
Beaulah Mikseh
Ottumwa
Mary Jones
Joseph Jones
Denis Jones
Neola
Iowa
Maurice Jones
Conesville
David J. Hotle
West Chester
Walden Smith
Mediapolis
Olive
Earl Mikseh
Mrs Cynthia Barnes 93 Dies at Moulton Washington Resident
Funeral services for Cynthia A. Barnes 93 a former Washington resident were held in Moulton Iowa burial followed in the family lot at Moulton She died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs Eva Singley in Moulton where she had lived the last two years She was born Oct 1 1850 near Blakesburg and married James Thomas Barnes Aug 27 1867 Surviving daughters Mrs Singley and Mrs Etta Talcott Houston two sons a brother a sister six grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren plus several deceased relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia A. Barnes
Washington
Moulton
Iowa
Barnes
Journal
Eva Singley
South Avenue C
Mr. Barnes
Cynthia A. Wood
James A
Mariah Ellis Wood
Blakesburg
James Thomas Barnes
Baptist Church
Singley
Etta Talcott
Houston
Texas
Harlan Wood
Nevada
Anna Simith
Ottisawa
Sleeping Sickness Vaccination Helps Horses Escape Disease
Horses vaccinated against sleeping sickness show better survival chances than unvaccinated animals, according to health officials. The finding underscores the importance of vaccination programs for equine health and disease prevention.
Eggs in Refrigerators Keep Them Covered and Cool
Uncovered eggs in a refrigerator absorb odors from nearby foods and flavors from other items. Keep eggs covered or stored in a closed container to preserve quality and taste.
Advance Near Rimini as Axis Forces Yield Adriatic Ridge
Allied troops reach within four miles of Rimini as Kesselring's 1st parachute division retreats after a combined British Canadian and Polish assault. US 5th Army seizes Altopascio, patrols Lucca, and holds heights north of the Arno between Florence and the Tyrrhenian coast, setting up a push toward the Gothic Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Rimini
Albert Kesselring
United States
5Th Army
Altopascio
Arno
Lucca
Florence
Tyrrhenian Sea
Bachman Visit Family Highlights Stringtown Community
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bachman of Low Point Illinois visit their son Earl and family. Multiple local residents, including Widmer and Graber families, share Sunday visits and gatherings with neighbors and friends. Farnsworth notes of furloughs and school officer Mrs Davison are mentioned along with a teachers meeting in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bachman
Son
J. J. Rich
Stringtown
Arthur Bachman
Low Point
Lll
Earl
Lawrence Swift
Verla Boshart
Hilda Rapp
Noah Widmer
Edna Widmer
Effie Liechty
Earl Bachman
Don Orendorff
Abe Blosser
Harold Meyer
Vincent Krabill
Minnie Suter
Maud Meyer
Dorothy Davison
Peter Widmer
Jakie
Cora Widmer
Joyce
Bertha Graber
Glen Yoder
Iowa City
Galen Widmer
Florida
Noah Widmers
George Unkrich
Rex Swan
Herbert
Fred Cummings
Olds
Stringtown School
Miss Davison
Washington
RAF Bombers Drop 1200 Tons on Brest and Raid Boulogne
The Wear reports RAF heavy bombers saturated Brest with over 1200 tons of bombs in a yesterday mission. About 300 US Ninth Air Force planes attacked Brest again today in the fifth strike since September 1. Canadians moved to the outskirts of Boulogne under heavy artillery fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
9Th Air Force
Brest
Boulogne
Lee Huston Speaks At Iowa Bankers Annual Convention
Lee Huston spoke at the 28th annual Iowa Bankers Association convention in Des Moines. The report lists attendees including Mr. and Mrs. H. Lee Huston and Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Marsal, with other local residents and events such as reunions and hospital training plans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Huston
Iowa Bankers’ Annual Convention
Temperature effect on tire wear rates
At 90F tires wear twice as fast as at 60F and at 100F tires wear five times as fast as at 40F. Road surfaces run 20F hotter than the surrounding air, affecting wear rates.
Social Calendar Notes for Wednesday to Friday
Social calendar lists postponed Linger Longer club and multiple daytime meetings. Events include Pilotburg Ladies Aid and Rebekah clubs with chairwomen noted, Trinity Lutheran, United Presbyterian, Methodist W S C S units with co op luncheons, and various host addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Friendship Club
Fred Donaldson
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Grace Sigafoose
Second St. Sring
Harry Drake
F&lmer Steele
Riverside
Glenn Knapp
M. KE. DeLashmutt
Main St. Mte
Ed Sorrell
Oscar Noreyke
N. 2Nd Ave
Hilbert Mills
J. D. Dayton
E. Main St
Iowa Ave
Blaine Holmes
W. Madison St
Loyal Woman's Class of Baptist Church
Ants Spread Disease By Contaminating Food
Ants have been shown to carry disease by contaminating foods and posing a health risk.
Bank Deposits Rise Nearly Forty-One Percent During War
Bank deposits of businesses and individuals nationwide increased about 41 percent over two war years, reaching roughly 90 billion dollars as wartime activity boosted savings across the country.
Y W C A Board Plans Winter Activities
The Y W C A executive board resumed meetings after summer recess with most members present. Activities for winter are planned, including potential Saturday classes for young girls and a October display of articles sent home by service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W. C.A. Executive Board
Harriet Coulter
U.W
Laurine Kiesey
John Harp
Y. W
Miss Kiesey
Jean Atchison
Miss Atchison
W. B. Dupuis
September Meeting Of Pythian Sisters
The Pythian Sisters resumed regular meetings last evening in K. P. hall after a two month break. A short business session was followed by a social hour with refreshments provided by Mrs. George Baker and Mrs. Francis Crone. The group decided against the usual cooperative dinner in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
George Baker
Francis Crone
Fertilizing Lawns Boosts Growth and Weed Control
The fertilizer stimulates grass growth and improves lawn appearance while suppressing weeds. Proper cutting complements the effect, enhancing overall lawn health.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nels B. Westermark
California
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Ressa Wilson Brown
Kalamazoo
Mich
H. P. Wilson
Don C. Davis
Perry
Mrs. C. W. Davis
Don Davis
England
William G. Dial
Fred Burger
W. Shoemak
Marilon
Fred Burshis
Mattie Shoemaker
Roy Brewer & Sons
Little’s Furniture
Sonia
Chamberlin’s
W. Madison
Cynthia Barnes
Dimand Lowe
Ed Tanis Carter
Robert Williams
Stathine
Littles’ Furniture
Adriatic
Martha Butler
H. Lee Huston
D. R. Marsal
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Keith House
al G. M
Don Houseal
San Francisco
Calif
Carl Buffington
Max Robertson
Bruce Jennings
P. Bell
Elmer Shipman
Nebraska
Eliason
Roscoe Eliason
Donald A. Rutt
Eastern College
Floyd Rutt
W. Oakes
George Burns
Jefferson Barracks
G. W. Ayers
Minneapolis
Pilotburg
County
Washington County
Y.W. Board
Montgomery
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