War salvage drives in Davenport and beyond
Local notices report Mrs. M. Steinberger visiting Davenport with Mr. and Mrs. Rothschild and a call to save paper for the war effort. Ensign Bill Frillips moves from New Orleans to Ottumwa air base, and Jean Brower is on leave in Kingsville Texas. Frances Jane Casey begins classes at Marycrest College in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Park
War Salvage Committee
Bill Frillips
New Orleans
Ottumwa Air Base
Frances Jane Casey
Frank Casey
Marycrest College
Davenport
Major League Baseball Scores and Standings Summary
Results from American and National Leagues include New York 5 Detroit 4 and Cleveland 6 Boston 2 in the American League. National League games feature St Louis Boston splits and Chicago New York outcomes with multiple doubleheaders. Standings show New York and Philadelphia leading AL and NL totals with central East teams chasing pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American League
I. Pets Grogame
Newwire
Sterner “Oe
New York
Gaston
Grevaland
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
Bonham
Smith
Woods
O'Neill
Gentry
Gorsica
Newsom
Muncrief
National Lapague W. LI. Pet
E-Oose
Phismiser
Sucimati Oe
CT Ep Ee
DOW Cories Dwn
Bosge 2Cancelae
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Wyse
Allen
Lanier
Andrews
After-the-movie snack spot near State Theater
Local ad invites readers to stop in for a tasty bite after the film. It notes the eatery is three doors west of the State Theater, offering a convenient post show stop for patrons seeking a quick meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Theater
Washington Demons Favored In Friday Football
Washington high school meets Columbus Junction at Junction field in a game seen as a likely win for the Demons. Coach Harp cautions against overconfidence as Columbus Junction aims to surprise. Washington plans a 23 or 24 man squad with a familiar starting lineup. The kickoff is set for eight o clock with many locals expected to attend.
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Washington High
Columbus Junction
Junction Field
John Harp
Winfield
Junction
Washington
Harp
Ft. Madison
John Green
Dale Eyestone
Dale White
Dick Dare
Dick McCleery
Charles Turner
Duane Redlinger
Fort Madison
Minick
Dave
Gamble
Doran
Peters
Cook
Gilchrist
Box
Bostwick
Beenblossom
Pauls
Odd Fellow and Rebekah Social Evening
Lodges invite members to a social gathering on Wednesday evening at the IOOF hall on 18913. Members are encouraged to attend for fellowship and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
F. Hall
Japs Jittery in The Philippines Amid Raid Standoff
The story notes renewed carrier air raids in the central and southern Philippines, with Japan claiming minimal damage and the US tally reporting 110 Japanese planes killed, 45 on ground, 11 ships sunk, and multiple structures at Clark and Nichols Fields affected. Nimitz reports heavy losses for Japan and no navy reply from Tokyo. The Manila harbor area again sees action two years after Corregidor fell.
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Tokyo
Binondo
Labsular
Plaza
Calderon de Labareca
Nimitz
Wm. F. Halsey
8Th Fleet
Clark Field
Nichols Field
Philippines
Manila
Bataan
Corregidor Fortress
Woolfries to Address Rotary Audience at YMCA
WMT radio announcer Andy Woolfries of Waterloo will speak Monday evening at the YMCA to a Rotary audience in a ladies night setting. He returns from New York to discuss latest radio and television developments before a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Woolfries
WMT
Waterloo
Washington Public Schools
Mr. Woolfries
New York
Birthday Wishes Ring Across the Community
A list of birthday observances highlights Mrs. C. E. Beaty celebrating 85 years as part of the Journals Three Quarter-Century club and several others marking personal milestones. Recipients include Grant Walker Lois Ofelt Russell Knott Leland Griggs James Wesley Robbins and additional friends and relatives across multiple towns and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Beaty
Journals Three Quarter- Century Club
James Wesley Robbins
Hey
James Robbins
John N. Dodd
Marion Robertson
Grace Stone
Ainsworth
Henry Kittenhouse
Norman Richard Waters
Crawfordsville
Joe Embrev
W. Long, Jr
Brighton
Larry Eugene Kelly
Davenport
Deau Hasty
New Haven Ladies Aid Society Meets
Sixteen members and four guests attended the New Haven Aid meeting at Mrs. Roscoe Robertson s home. Mrs Chalupa co hosted. committees were formed to gather supplies for three Russian Relief kits and Christmas packages for soldiers overseas. A future packing meeting is planned. three members received birthday gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Roscoe Robertson
Chalupa
What Causes Dark Coloured Pickles In Brine
Ruth and Foster explain that iron minerals in hard water can darken pickles. They advise using soft water for the brine to prevent color changes and preserve appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth, Foster
Breakfast Kickoff for OES Pinochle Party Attendees
Mrs Ernest Salladay Mrs Joe Falk Mrs Will Sheetz and Mrs Claud Rhodebeck co hosted a pinochle gathering for the Order of Eastern Star. A breakfast at 8 30 in the Masonic temple dining room featured fall bouquet decor and four pinochle tables with score prizes won by Mrs Earl Steele and Mrs Boyd Foster. The event closed with plans for a cooperative luncheon at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Salladay
Joe Falk
Will Sheetz
Claud Rhodebeck
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Earl Steele
Boyd Foster
Clothing Drive Seeks Wearable Items for All Ages
Monday marks the start of a clothing drive to resole shoes and collect coats, sweaters, caps, trousers, belts, hats, blankets, and bedding for servicemen and civilians. The drive notes past efforts yielded nearly eight and a half.
Washington county clothing drive surpasses prior efforts
Washington county reports a large clothing donation effort with a goal to reach a new high. Officials note strong public response in emergencies and claim the county has ranked fourth to seventh in Iowa salvage collections for about a year, hoping to extend the record until the Russian eloit ing drive ends on September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
Wien
Mrs Lintz Hosts Circle Meeting At St James Church
Littl Flower Circle of St James church met last evening with 18 members and Father Corcoran. Mrs Virgil Lintz presided as business was conducted by President Mrs Leo Marie. Chicken supper planned for Sept 27 at the YMCA. October gathering will have new co hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littl Flower Circle
St. James Church
Virgil Lintz
Clayton Lintz
al Ledger
Claud McCoy
Father Corcoran
Leo Marie
Y.M.C.A
Tom O'Conner
Myrtle O'Conner
Fred Mitchell
J. J. Mathes
Joe Ott
Simmering Ensign Honored on Ten Day Home Leave
Ensign Helen Simmering of Great Lakes Naval Hospital spent a ten day leave at home with parents Mr and Mrs Edd Simmering and her twin Hazel. The party featured card games and guitar music by H Brock, with guests Mr and Mrs Stanley McKeown Irene and John Coffman and Mr and Mrs Jobin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Simmering of
Great Lakes, HL
Edd~ Simmeing
Hazel
Frosts
Ensign Simmering
Great Lakes Naval Hospital
H. Brock
Stanley McKeown
Irene
John Coffman
Jobin
Entertain Friends At Turkey Dinner
Mr and Mrs R A Frink hosted a post Thanksgiving dinner for their son Lt jg Robert Frink and five service members home for the holidays The guests included Wayne Wilson Lt Bill Brown Cpl Jack Mace Ensign Bill Phillips The event featured rapid fire Q and A about air corps navy and army experiences with flowers and tapers on the table.
Wayland Hosts Dinner for Washington Airport Force
Mr and Mrs Earl Gingerich of Wayland welcomed six Washington airport staff to a turkey dinner held Wednesday evening in the airport office with 22 present. The couple supplied turkey and all courses assisted by Mrs Gingerich’s sister and Mr and Mrs John Martin. Wayland residents who work at the airport praised the service provided by Mr and Mrs Ralph Scott and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gingerich
Wayland
Force
Washington
John Martin
Ralph Scott
W C T U Meeting With Mrs Brinton
The September W C T U meeting chaired by Mrs George Brinton featured devotional led by Mrs A Anderson on Sober Men for a Peaceful World. Business discussions included a recipe for enduring peace and Ida B Wise Smith article Building a Wall for Home Front. Productions included library donations and letters to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Anderson
J. A. Hawthorne
Ida B. Wise Smith
N. M. Speidel
Ella Gordon
K O W Club Meets With Mrs Sowash
Mrs John Sowash hosted the K O W club meeting last evening. Plans were made to celebrate three members' birthdays at a future gathering, and the evening concluded with social time. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Lloyd Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sowash
K.O.W. Club
Lloyd Maxwell
Simmering Jr Ensign Florence Rich Featured
Simmering Jr Ensign Florence Rich, along with Mr. and Mrs Horoeck and Mr and Mrs Eli Cook, appear in a society notice detailing family milestones and social engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmering, Jr
Florence Rich
Horoeck
Eli Cook
Social Calendar Highlights Local Church Events This Week
Friday United Presbyterian congregational cooperative dinner at church 6 30 p m bring a dish to pass sandwiches table service Pleasant Hill community 7 p m wiener roast at church bring wieners buns pickles pie coffee ketchup mustered furnished Norman Schoonover speaks. Saturday Fortnightly club executive board meeting 3 p m Congress hotel dining roof. Monday Handcraft dept sec 3 8 p m Mrs Paul Horan. Tuesday Damascus Shrine regular meeting 8 p m Masonic temple Women’s Missionary society eve division of U P church 7 30 Nira Nellie Tripp. Priscilla club postponed to Oct 11 Wednesday Valley Ladies Aid all day meeting at church lacking lunch at noon Good attendance important business Bethel Missionary luncheon Mrs Have ry Dye Women of Cotter church guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Congregational Co-Operative
Pleasant Hill
Norman Schoonover
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Women's Missionary Society
U.P. Church
Nira Nellie Tripp
Priscilla Club
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Bethel Missionary Society
Havery Dye
Cotter Church
Mildred Teel and Harry Smith wed in Missouri marriage
Announcement reports the marriage of Mildred M Teel of Columbus Junction to Harry Smith of Burlington at Kaioka Missouri on September 18. The couple will reside in Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred M. Teel
Harry Smith
Columbus Junction
Marcellus Teel
Burlington
Kaioka Mo
Burlinston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf’s Flower
M. Steinberger
Kansas City, Mo
Mrs. I. Rothschild
Jean Brower
Kingsville
Tex
Homer Brower
W. Easter
Lns
Leonard Pohren
Karen
Chris Pohren
Norma
Dale Norton
Harold Pohren
S. M. Glover
I. D. Carman
John Lemmon
Glover
Mrs. Lemmon
Ralph Schilling
Des Moines
Little’s Furniture
Henry Fords
Daddy
Johnny
Nursie
W. of State Theater
Roy Brewer & Sons
Cali
The
Woolfries
Grant Walker
Lois Ofelt
Russell Knott
Seabeas
South Pacific
Leland Griggs
Servies
iFishTs
O.E.S
Mrs. Lintz
Circle
R. A. Frink
J.g
Robert Frink
Mr., Mrs. Gingerich
W.C.T.U
Brinton
George Brinton
Mrs. Sowash
Globe
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Baitee
Coke
C-C
Congress Hotel
Paul Horan
V. Grall
Eivergreens
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Peonies
Feliy Crousse
de Vernville
Maypark
Earl May's
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