New Hope Comedy Laughter Packed at State Theatre
Paramount's Monsieur Beaucaire opens at the State Theatre with Bob Hope and Joan Caulfield. Hope, as Beaucaire the royal barber, herds a torrent of humor through 18th century intrigue, aided by an excellent supporting cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Monsieur Beatcaire
State Theatre
Bob Hope
Joan Caulfield
Booth Workington
Hope
Beaucaire
Louis XV
Louis
Bob
France
Spain
Air
Patric Knowles
Marjorie Reynolds
Joseph Schildkraut
Reginald Owen
Hillary Brooke
Junior Missionary Society Meeting at United Presbyterian Church
The Junior Missionary Society held its regular Saturday afternoon meeting in the church parlors with 28 members present. Beanor Huisman led devotions and Mrs. R. A. Acheson spoke on Indians and Indian missions. Letters from families in Holland thanked the society for boxes. Dr. and Mrs. George Kerr oversaw craft time making plastic napkin rings. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Floyd Hamil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian Church
Beanor Huisman
R. A. Acheson
Hiviland
Society
George Kerr
Floyd Hamil
Handcraft Group Meeting Hosted by Mrs Helman
Mrs Irwin Helman hosted the September Handcraft Group meeting of Fortnightly club section 3 with 26 members present and guests Mrs W D Dillon Mrs Ira Gastman Mrs W A Erbe and Mrs Arthur Hirsch. E G Humm presided in leader Ed Sorrells absence as members discussed W C A Christmas party donations and Centennial display notes along with a plastics talk and a plastic heat demonstration for pin initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Helman
E. G. Humm
Ed Sorrell
W. D. Dillon
Ainsworth
Ira Gastman
W. A. Erbe
Arthur Hirsch
T. E. White
Gene Gorham
Lilian Minick
R. Chorpening
Donald R. Boyer
Dinner Honors Four Men From Service
A Sunday cooperative dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Orris in Crawfordsville honored four men recent returned from the Armed Forces Delbert and Paul Grecian Ora Marlatt and William Orris. Attendees included extended family and friends from Riverside Iowa City Lone Tree Hillsboro Mt. Pleasant and West Virginia among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Orris
Crawfordsville
Delbert
Paul Grecian
Ora Marlatt
William Orris
Ison Lantz
Etta Mae
Marjorie
Columbus Junction
Riley Grecian
Paul
Riverside
Lucille Grecian
Iowa City
Delores Horak
Loraine Baker
Lone Tree
Boyd Lantz
Donald
Brighton
Stanley Lantz
Rot
Patty
Darrell
Duane
Hillsboro
Everette Lantz
Mt. Pleasant
Thomas Lantz
Olds
Ora Jr
Rita
Albert Lantz
West Virginia
W. A. Orrs
Sen, Billie
Fourth birthday notices for local children
Birthday observances listed include Donna Kay Woods, Charles Joseph Nelson, Ronald John Sharpe, Barbas Jean Richardson, Larry Duncan, Jeanette Irene Bartz, and others. Also noted are Mrs. E. R. Cox, Licy Nelson, Herry Bailey, Mrs. Del Mar Yoder, Donald Brinning, Firmin Tebockhorst, and A. C. Rues serger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Kay Woods
Don Woods
Charles Joseph Nelson
Roy Nelson
Ronald John Sharpe
Leo Sharpe
Kalona
E. R. Cox
Licyi Nelson
Herry Bailey
Delmar Yoder
Donald Brinning
Firmin Tebockhorst
A .C. Ruesserger
Hindu Population in South Africa Revealed by National Geographic
National Geographic notes about 250000 Hindus in the Union of South Africa, a figure small relative to the 1944 population estimate of 11 million. Europeans number about 2.3 million, ten times larger than the Indian community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of South Africa
National Geographic Society
South Africa
Africa
Insect Dust Dusting Cornucopia of Vegetable Pests
Insect Dust Rotenone dust is presented as the best general purpose dust for vegetable insects. It targets bean beetles cabbage worms flea beetles cucumber beetles asparagus beetles squash borers potato bugs and most aphids.
Social Calendar of Club Events and Meetings
Notices list upcoming gatherings for rkpsemary club Pythian Sisters and families Fortnightly club W R Post and Auxiliary and others at Sunset park K P hall YWCA rooms and Masonic temple Speeches by Margaret Cowden returned Iran missionary and Mable Epp guest speaker Also events include dinners luncheons and a box social with child partners and a turkey dinner at Damascus Shrine Ceremonial at 7 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Walker
Pythian
Sunset Park
Women’s Missionary Society
U.P. Church
E. M. McConaughy
Baptist Church
K. C. Hall
Pythian Post Chiefs Association
Nola Faulkner
Natujo Club
W. T. Carson
Emma Barnett
Carson
Just Us Club
William Beggs
Bethel Missionary Society
Ed Cady
Margaret Cowden
Iran
Homemakers Club
Amos Stout
Y.W.C.A
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
West Chester
W.R.C
K.P. Hall
Irwin Helma
Turkey
Masonic Tempyr
Wittrigs Host Wedding Party After Rehearsal
Mr and Mrs Howard Wittrig hosted a wedding party at their home Saturday following the Darbyshire Hanna wedding rehearsal at the church. Guests included Dale and Mary Darbyshire Tommy Allan Ralph Hanna Doris Annett George Swift Joyce Gault Raymond Wittrig and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wittris
Darbyshire-Hanna
Chorch
Dale Darbyshire
Tommy Allan
Ralph Hanna
Doris, Annett
George Swift
Joyce Gault
Raymond Eoka
Raymond Wittrig
Charles Cannon
Donna Darbyshire
Charles Hanna
Miss Gault
Highland Township Homemakers Meet at Mrs Milford McCreedy’s Home
Mrs Milford McCreedy hosted the Highland township homemakers meeting on Thursday afternoon with twenty two women present. Ruth Foster Alice McDaniel and Jean Bryant led the program Keeping up Appearances with cosmetics grooming and hair styling tips. Mrs Grove Letts was re elected township chairman and Mrs Mae Wallace alternate with Herbert Campbell re elected publicity chairman. Refreshments were served and the next meeting will be with Mrs George Havel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford McCreedy
Highland Township
Ruth Foster
Alice McDaniel
Jean Bryant
Miss McDaniel
Miss Bryant
Grove Letts
Mae Wallace
Herbert Campbell
McCreedy
George Havel
Houseals Reunion At Weed Park Attended By 80 Members
The Houseal reunion at Weed Park in Muscatine on Sunday drew about 80 attendees. A fried chicken dinner was served at noon and the group planned to meet again on the second Sunday of August at the same venue. Rolia F. Houseal was elected president for the coming year, succeeding Oscar Allensworth, with numerous Houseal relatives listed from Davenport to Washington and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseal
Weed Park Muscatine
Rolia F. Hovuseal
Oscar Allensworth
Rolla Houseal
Kenneth
Johnnie
Buddy
Margaret Ant
O. C. Buffington
Kenneth Buffington De'bert
Mildred Mulcahy
Ainsworth
Harold Houseal
Daryle
Muscatine
Richard Houseal
Pleasant
Benny Houseal
Cedra Kay
Gary
Brighton
Paul Houseal
Berlen
Robert Houseal
Jane Ann
Keota
Lewis Houseal
Buffalo
Hilton Houseal
Sharon Nessler
John Woolheater
Rock Island
W. J. Houseal
Lone Tree
Buffington
Wapello
Arthur R. Leffler
August Birkholtz
Burlington
Isador Houseal
Forrest Brock
Darwin
Vicky
Helen
Insects: Only 6 000 Dangerous 70 Cause Most Losses
Of 600000 known species of insects about 6000, or 1 percent, are dangerous and about 70 kinds account for most agricultural losses in this country. Insects also pollinate many flowers and aid fruit and vegetable growth. Some kill harmful species and provide chemicals like beeswax, cochineal, silk, and shellac.
Stain Removal Tips Mention Warm Water and Acetic Acid
The piece notes warm water can remove fresh fruit stains but may not preserve color as boiling water. It advises ink remover or bleach for white fabrics and a ten percent acetic acid solution for colored fabrics. It ends by urging experimentation beyond proven methods.
Nut content balance for baked goods
The guide notes most nuts are high in fat and chopped nuts add flavor and crunch to biscuits muffins waffles or cookies. It suggests using 1/2 to 2/3 cup of chopped nuts per cup of flour as a good allowance.
Reception Honors Faculty Ministers in Richland Town
In Richland on September 21 the three churches sponsor a reception for teachers and ministers at the Methodist church. Local residents report arrivals including Mrs. J. W. Blair returning from Kansas City hospital and Jay H. Horning’s navy discharge plans. Other notes cover family visits, a 40th wedding anniversary for A. T. Mills, a newborn daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Black, property sale by Lottie Bailey, planned remodeling by Fremont Hendrickson and price-driven closure of the Harry McClure cafe.
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C. A Meville
John Coleman
Fairfield
California
Navy
J. A. Wray
Montebello Cal
Hal Virgins
C. A. Neville
Mike Eulis
Greenstoro
N. C
Lottie Bailey
Jake Hendrickson
Women Can 55 Mrs Apples Tomatoes For Mrs Jamison
Neighbors of Mrs Lorance Jamison who was badly injured in a July 27 fall gathered at her home and canned 535 quarts of apples and tomatoes. The group includes Mesdemes Guy Enke Lorain Lukenbach Delbert Black Keith Nau and Harlan Weltner. Robert D. Greene, Fay Greene's son, returned from several months in the Philippines. Sharon and Karen Peters celebrated their eighth birthday. Harry Swiger, former head lineman for the Iowa-Illinois Telephone, moved to New Boston to run a trucking business. Margaret E James USNR stationed at Camp Wallace Texas has been reassigned to the naval replacement base in New Orleans.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Lorance Jamison
Mesdemes
Guy Enke
Lorrain Lukenbach
Delbert Black
Keith Nau
Harlan Weltner
Robert D. Greene
Fay Greene
Philippines
Sharon
Karen Peters
Jarrett Peters
Harry Swiger
Iown-Illinois Telephone Company
New Boston Ill
Margaret E. James
C & K (D) Usnr
Camp Wallace
Texas
Naval Replacement
New Orleans
Yah
Presbyterian prayer meeting announced for Wednesday 9 30
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will be held at 9 30 on Wednesday at the church. Due to Centennial celebrations there will be no Friendly Bible clues party at the Baptist church.
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Presbyterian
Echuren
Baptist Echurch
Byrnes Urges Nations to Attack Barriers of Mistrust
Secretary of State James F. Byrnes called the United Nations to vigorously dismantle suspicion and mistrust hindering international understanding. In a message to the U S Commission aiding the UNESCO delegation, he urged building defenses of peace in the minds of men and emphasized cooperation as essential to world progress.
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Washington
James F. Byrnes
United Nations
Byrnes
United States Commission
Unied Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Unesco
William Benton
Beans Should Not Be Planted Until Ground Warms
Garden guidance advises delaying bean planting until soil temperatures rise to prevent frost damage and ensure sprouting. Gardeners are urged to wait for warming conditions before sowing seeds.
Bus Service Resumes in Ottumwa After Driver Strike
Ottumwa Iowa residents see bus service resume at 5 am after a 24 day driver strike ends. Parcel, union president, restored to employment and strikers return without penalties. City licenses to operate buses to be renewed by 9 am following settlement.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Street Railway
AFL
Ottumwa City Lines Inc
Lester Parcel
Parcel
David Nivin
Industrial plant fire at Davenport destroys Venard Equipment Co
Davenport Iowa Sept 24 Fire of undetermined origin last night destroyed the Venard Equipment Co building which housed new and used furniture owner V V Venard says exact extent of the loss cannot be determined at present.
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Davenport
Iowa
Venard Equipment Co
V. V. Venard
Davenport Fire Destroys Landmark Brewery Site
The blaze caused several thousand dollars in damage with losses tentatively set at 75000 dollars, ranking as the sixth most disastrous fire in Davenport history. All of Davenport's fire companies were summoned to fight the blaze that destroyed a once historic brewery site.
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Davenport
Time Saver for Dishwashing Efficiency
A simple kitchen tip urges cleaning and putting away cooking equipment immediately after use to save time and reduce clutter.
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New Hope
Junior Missionary Society
Mrs. Helman
Guther Studio
Ainsworth State Bank
Washington County
Fashion Colony
Erecan
Haelmans
Barbas
Jean Richardson
Duane Richardson
Larry Duncan
Tour Duncan
Jeanette Irene Bartz
Charles Bartz
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Victor Blattner
Harry Dye
Harry Turner
Tom Gerdes
Charles Wiley
Women's Council of Christian Church
Mable Epp
Des Moines
Wittrigs
Houseals
Weed Park
Rothschild’s
Rcott
Jamison
Pauline Blanchard
Maybelle’s Beauty Salon
Hotel Washington
BERT
State
Spurgeons
W. L
Little
Washington Dairy
Marian Evans
Milwaukee
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