VanderVen family heads home after Midwest visit
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. VanderVen left for Moline Illinois after spending several days with daughter Mrs. Paul Horak and family. Mrs. J. M. Schulze of Iowa City visiting Frank Szayna and family with her parents. Mary Jewell Holbert to Ames to resume classes at Iowa State College after Florida trip. Mrs. Holbert’s mother Mrs. J. C. Holbert stayed in Miami with Mrs. W. P. Pastorius who is recovering from illness. Lee Clubb dined with Mrs. James Buck last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. VanderVenner
Moline, Ill
Paul Horak
Frank Szayna
J. M. Schulze
Iowa City
Mary Jewell Holbert
Ames
Iowa State College
Florida
J. C. Holbert
Holbert
Miami
W. P. Pastorius
Lee Clubb
Mrs. James Buck
Leyburn Lewis
Frank Lewis
W. B. Edwards
Lewis
D. N. Anwyl
Edgar Guest
Shakespeare
Paul T. Gilbert
James O’brian
Walter Smith
Mrs. Grove
Scotland
Samuel Simmering
Ross
Blaine Holmes
Fred Bartow
Smith
William Putman
Scrimmage Under the Lights Signals Season Start
Washington high school football team works through a long scrimmage at Case field under lights to prep for Keokuk opener. Duane Redlinger sprained ankle likely out, Jack Zook steps in. Keokuk expected stronger with veterans returning from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High
Case Field
Seidler
Alsip
Keokuk
Duane Redlinger
Jack Zook
Red
Chiefs
Turkey Dinner at Golf Club Slated for Thursday
A turkey dinner for the country club male members is announced for Thursday evening. Golf begins after 4:00 with dinner at 7:30. Reservation cards are posted. return to Vernon Wittiig. Call Mr. Wittiig at the harness shop if missed. Tickets are one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Wittiig
Mr. Wittiig
Washington junior college to play five games this season
Washington junior college's schedule grows to five games with Elkader, Burlington, Oskaloosa Penn College, and Burlington at home or away. Coach Norman White leads a 25 man squad described as husky and eager, many GI’s, developing quickly. Gus Alsip, athletic director, aims to add Oct 30 or Nov 2 game against possible opponents Cornell B team, Macomb freshmen, or Kemper military school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College
Burlington Junior College
Case Field
Elkader Junior College
Washington
Elkader
Burlington
Oskaloosa
Penn College
Gus Alsip
Cornell College
Macomb Teachers College
Illinois
Kemper Military School
Missouri
Norman White
Flour and Sugar Prices Up as OPA Decisions In Weeks
Washington reports flour prices rise 20 cents per hundred pounds effective today though bread prices should not rise. Sugar ceilings jump 1.5 cents per pound by week’s end. OPA also raises ceiling on window and picture glass by 18 percent, boosting cost of window glass for low cost homes. Dairy price controls may return as OPA reviews butter and milk trends next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Agricultural feed yields for animals comparison
One acre of feed crops fed to milk cows sustains 10 people for 15 days. The same area fed to hogs covers 10 people for 15 days, while feeding steers lasts 10 people for 5 days.
Waste Vegetables Warns Against Careless Shopping Habits
More than eight million pounds of fresh produce are wasted annually by careless shop pers. Consumers urged to use eyes not hands to avoid waste as careful buyers emphasize mindful selection of fruits and vegetables.
Local visitors and social notices among Bealer family
Mr and Mrs H W Cress of Los Angeles visited the W A Bealer family with Mrs Cress sister to Mr Bealer. Crail Bros auction sale announced for Sept 14. W L Propst and Betty of Iowa City were Bealer guests. Mrs Propst sister to Mrs Bealer. Leyburn Lewis of Ames visiting. plan to resume ISU classes. Odd Fellows and Rebekah social set for Sept 13. Mrs C P Weldin and Mrs A R Krause of Keota to Des Moines for federation council meeting. return Friday after Des Moines Garden club flower show. The federation meeting includes county chairmen and division leaders. Mrs Krause is a county chairman and Mrs Weldin is vice chair of the state garden and wild flowers division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Cress
Los Angeles
Calif
W. A. Bealer
Mrs. Cress
Mr. Bealer
W. L. Propst
Betty
Iowa City
C. P. Weldin
A. R. Krause
Keota
Des Moines
Federation of Women's Clubs
Des Moines Garden Club
Krause
Weldin
State Garden and Wild Flowers
Five Children Die In Minnesota House Fire
Five children of Mr and Mrs Howard J Pitts perished in a sandstone Minnesota home fire last night while parents were away. The Pine County coroner identified victims Lorraine 12 Marks five Darlene three Lyle two and Connie one. Two other children Lowell six and Cleo eight survived by staying at grandparents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandstone
Minn
U.P
Howard J. Pitts
Pine County
Lorraine
Marks
Darlene
Lyle
Connie
Lowell
Cleo
Butcher Wounded Defending Pair In Streetcar Fight
Frank Horvath a St Louis butcher intervened when a man and a woman fought beside him waiting for a streetcar. He was knocked to the floor and is now in a hospital with two broken jaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Frank Horvath
Horvath
Indemnity Demand from Yugoslavia Reaches $400,000
The United States demanded a $400,000 indemnity from Yugoslavia for the shooting of two unarmed American transport planes and the loss of five lives. The State Department signaled a tougher stance on Americans abroad and sought details on 50 to 60 Americans held by Polish authorities. It also requested information on a Trieste weekend clash where six American soldiers were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yugoslavia
State Department
U. S
Trieste
High School Pupils Get Special Test
All high school classes were dropped today and will resume tomorrow morning while general education tests are given to pupils. Boyd White, president of the local teachers club, announced a teachers mixer for Thursday evening at the Lincoln community room to help teachers in the public schools get acquainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Boyd White
Teachers Club
Lincoln Community Room
Fairfield Doctor J S Gaumer Dies
Fairfield Iowa Sept 11 Funeral services set for Dr J S Gaumer 74 oldest physician in Fairfield in service. Spanish American War veteran born in Victor Iowa taught early practice in Danville before relocating to Fairfield in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Iowa
U.P
J. S. Gaumer
Victor
Danville
Refuse to Leave Scene of Accident Stuns Davenport
Davenport Iowa September 11. A policeman faced a curious turn when an event participant refused to abandon the accident site. An automobile collided with a wagon drawn by a horse and mule. The mule then sat in the street blocking traffic until a wrecker was summoned and the standstill ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Tarragon Leaves Soaked in Vinegar for Salad Dressings
In salads where tarragon vinegar is not used the tarragon leaves may be soaked in vinegar or lemon juice to impart flavor.
Class Has Supper At R. Kleese Home
The Mr. and Mrs. class of United Presbyterian church hosted a coop supper at the Ralph Kleese home Monday evening with about 50 attendees including children. Wieners and ham burgers were cooked at the outdoor fireplace, dessert was homemade ice cream from the Kleese and Ed Conner families, and the program featured a skit "The Silent System" by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiley, followed by games and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Ralph Kleese
Kleese
Ed Conner
Robert Wiley
Farewell Courtesy for Mrs Antonoff Held at City Home
Mrs Paul Horak hosted a farewell courtesy for Mrs Phil Antonoffi at 118 Fast Polk Street. The Antonoffs will move to Los Angeles at week’s end. Guests played court whist at three tables with Mrs Wilson Putman and Mrs Tom Cantori winning top prizes and a handkerchief shower given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Horak
Phil Antonoffi
Fast
Polk Street
Antonoff
Los Angeles
Wilson Putman
Tom Cantori
Packing Workers Plan Strike Vote in Iowa Talks
Des Moines workers of United Packinghouse Workers union CIO at Iowa Packing Co begin vote today. Cedar Rapids members at Wilson Co start strike ballots tomorrow through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U.P
Iowa
United Packinghouse Workers Union
CIO
Iowa Packing Co
Cedar Rapids
Wilson Co
LPG Production and Use Tripled in Two Years
The report notes a threefold increase in both production and consumption of liquefied petroleum gases over the past twenty four months. Industry analysts attribute the surge to expanding applications and rising demand in heating, cooking, and industrial uses.
American Home Groups Open Year With Club Programs
Fortnightly American Home sections one two and three opened their year by meetings at members homes. Section one heard a needlepoint talk by guest Mrs Godfrey Juzeler and a Iowa quiz program led by Mrs I L Colthurst. Section three held a cooperative luncheon hosted by Mrs Darrell L Ross with poems music and readings. Dues were collected and guests attended from Dunkerton and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Lydia Juzeler
L. F. Harding
E. H. Messer
Rodney Kephart
J. N. Dodd
John A. Stewart
Glen Thompson
Godfrey Juzeler
Needle Point
Hugh Hall
Grace Snow
Juzeler
Mable Gray
R. S. Warfel
George Clapper
Darrell L. Ross
Joe Duen
Dunkerton
Ernest Jones
William Chilcote,Jr
Leslie Gates
Loren Airy
Lyle Groves
Giv
Holcombs Honor Rev and Mrs Atchison on Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C H Holcomb hosted a social evening honoring Rev and Mrs R K Atchison of Rimmersburg Pennsylvania. Guests included Associate Presbyterian church members and friends. Harriet Coulter attended as a guest. The Holcombs previously hosted a Monday dinner for the couple who marked their 43rd wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Holcomb
R. K. Atchison
Rimmersburg, Penna
Associate Presbyterian Church
Holecombs
Mrs. Atchison
Harriet Coulter
Farm fire costs in 1944 near ninety million dollars
Fire losses on United States farms during 1944 totaled about 90 million dollars. The figure outlines the financial impact of rural fires on agricultural property across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Saving Steps With Apron Pockets And Paper Bag
A housewife can save steps during cleaning by wearing an apron with large pockets or carrying a paper bag for collecting items. The simple efficiency tips aim to keep tools and trash within easy reach while tidying.
Comfortable Skirt for Daily Housework Wear
A full skirt offers ease in stooping and climbing for daily chores around the house. Short skirts prevent heels from catching and provide convenient movement.
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Wolf’s Flower
Dutro
Tc. W. Crull
John W. Lee
Golf Club
Dan Pence
Max Schlatter
Dan
Max
Junior College
Crail Bros
Rebekah
Ask
U.S
Just
R. Kleese Home
Mrs. Antonoff
Bert
Bert Studio
State Theater
Holcombs
Atchison
Rothschild’s
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
North Side Square
Tailonen
Whitley
Prac
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