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The Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune from Muscatine, Iowa • Page 11

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MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, APRIL. 22, 1943 11 Bureau Leaders In Conference On Food Needs Iowa's plan for maximum food production was discussed; by prominent speakers and in conference when Farm Bureau extension directors met the fore- japart of the week at Ames. John county extension director and Miss Frances Byrne, county home economist, returned Wednesday evening from the conference. Bernard Nowack, director of the Service corps, Gov. B.

B. Hickenlooper and Charles Grahl, of the Selective Service organization, were among the -special speakers. The Farm Bureau has been the task of handling the Agricultural labor situation and placements and the program largely concerned the operation of this plan, Mr. Morris reported. Scores Set By Two In JDistrict Contest Leonard Aull, and Patricia Kurriger, received perfect scores in the Iowa district commercial contest that was held at the St.

AjMary's school today. Two letters of dedication were given the students, one -at the rate of 70 words per minute and one at the rate 90 words per minute in the advanced class. Leon- Aull, received a perfect score 100 percent, Lorraine Wilte received 99 percent and Mary Begey received a score of 99 1-2 percent in the advanced class. Patricia Kurriger who was the only entry entered in the novice class re- a perfect score of 100 percent. The novice class students take a dictation of 50 to 70 words per minute.

The papers of the students will now be sent to headquarters at and corrected again. Program Offered At Pomona Grange Social Meeting A program and contests arranged by the 'Cedar, and Penn Avenue granges were enjoyed after the business meeting of the Pomona Grange. Wednesday night at the'hall in Atalissa. The program included a recitation -by Verlee Eden, a reading by Mrs. Harold Pace, and piano numbers by Rodney Hadley.

-In the pie contest the prizes were given to Mrs. Clarence Lindle and Mrs. 'Harold Pace, and George Gates won the kitchen quiz contest. The Bloomington and Sweetland Granges will serve at the meeting on June 2. Those attending are to bring cookies or fruit jello.

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Omaha. Showdown Vote On Drafting Of Fathers Sought Washington Sen. Wheeler (D-Mont.) announced he would call for a "show-down" vote in the senate today on his proposal to exempt all pre-Pearl Harbor fathers from induction into armed forces for the rest of this year. Despairing, he said, of early consideration of the house-approved -Kilday bill to put the drafting of fathers behind that bachelors and childless husbands, Wheeler asserted he would at- tempt.to "force action now to halt the breaking up of American homes." "A move will be made to bring up a bill amending the selective service act, to provide unemployment compensation benefits for conscientious objectors," Wheeler said. "If it is taken tip, I'm going to offer my amendment to stop drafting of fathers until Man.

1, 1944. "There are too many single men and childless husbands available over the country to continue tearing up famili-es. "My amendment may force the drafting of men over 38 years old. These older men can be used for non-combat service if the -army will move some of the youngsters parading the war department in srappy uniforms and guarding public buildings into the fighting zones." Chairman Reynolds (D-N. of the senate military committee told newsmen he did not know when hearings would be started on the Kilday bill is waiting, he said, lor.the reaction of the war department and selective service.

City News, It takes 747 people buying $100 war bonds at $75 each to pay for making one medium-sized U. S. Army tank. DISINFECT AS YOU Germs threaten health. Be sure to use Fleecy White in kitchen, bathroom and laundry.

Disinfects deodorizes and removes most stains. Pleasant to use. Patients admitted to Bellevue lospital were Mrs. "Walter Van Zyle, 109 East Seventh street, Vtrs. Everett Henderson, West Liberty, Edward Englerth, W.

T. 3 Barracks, and John Batton, 3 Cherry Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert E. Lynch.

save named son Gilbert E. Lynch, Jr. Satisfactory improvement is reported-in Arthur, Clme, 1604 Logan sheet, who undeiwent an appendectomy at Hershey hospital afternoon. Mrs. Thomas Clemmons and infant sou, route 1,: Muscatine, have, been dismissed from Hershey hospital.

The meditation at the candlelight Communion Methodist church at. 7:30 will be "The Last Full Measure of Devotion." There will be special music by the choir Mr. and Mrs. Leo Oaslcr and son, for their home in Grand Rapids, after visiting several days at the hi'tne of Mr. Caster's sister and brother- in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Schmelzer, 315 West-Eighth street. The Bloomington Best 4-H club will meet at the home of Wilma Satterthwaite on Saturday, April 24. Church services will be Iteld at the Evangelical church, Sycamore 1 street, tonight at 7:30 p. rn.

The library will be closed during the hours from 12:30 to 3 o'clock Friday afternon, but will remain open until 8 p. m. A marriage license was issued today to Lindley" L. Birkett, Jr 20, of West Liberty, and Illis Warner, 18, of Marion, O. Members of the Y.

M. C. A. basketball' club met at the Y. Wednesday evening from 7 to p.

m. for their regular weekly session. Holy Communion will be administered at the Lenten service at 7:30 tonight at the Grace Lutheran church. The choir will sing the anthem, "For God So Loved the World." Answering a general alarm at 2:10 p. m.

firemen from the Central station were called to a grass fire to the home of Mrs. F. C. Shinabarger, 1101 Mulberry avenue. The fire spread into some berry bushes which caused small damage but was smothered with brooms.

The pump tank was used. Mrs. Charles Opelt, 1244 Dale street, has returned after visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs. John Gauler, at Highland, Ind. She was accompanied by Mrs.

Chester Woodwcrth, Gary and Tony, her daughter-in-law and grandchildren, of Davenport A candlelight Communion service will be held at 7:45 tonight at the Presbyterian church. Dr Schneider will speak on "The Watch of Gethsemane," and the choir will sing "God So Loved the World." There will be a specia offering for the Red Cross. The session will meet at 7:15 and those planning to unite with the church Easter Sunday are'asked to meei at that time. Mike Phillips, city, was arrested on a charge of intoxication at p. m.

Wednesday by police. He is scheduled to appear later before Justice Hugh Chance, for hearing News photographs appeared in The Journal Wednesday showing Comedian Joe E. Brown entertaining American soldiers in New Guinea, included a picture Corp. Herbie Baiter, a nephew J. C.

Broud, 2616 Mulberry ave- WEDNESDAY CLOSING! Beginning- Wednesday, April 28th, and continuing through the summer, we shall close at 12:30 p. m. each Wednesday. This will allow our employees a halt day holiday and still enable us to serve our friends and customers to the fullest extent. EVANS FOODS PHONE 66 215 W.

2nd St. FRESH BAKED SODA CRACKERS BLUEBERRIES In Heavy Syrup BIXG CHERRIES In heavy syrup 10 MINUTE CHEESE DINNER 2 box 29c Red Pitted A cans CHERRIES Spiced CRABAPPLE, Ige. can 37c Salted Peanuts Ib. 29c Northern Beans ....2 Ibs. 19c Navy Beans 2 Ibs.

19c Lima. Beans 2 Ibs. 29c HOT CAKE PANCAKE FLOUR 5 ib bag Fancy Rice 2 Ibs. 25c Elbo Macaroni 2 Ibs. 17c Raisins 2 Ibs.

29c Large PrunVs 2 Ibs. 35c Giant Jugs Dill Pickles Libby Dills i 21c Sky Flake Crackers 21e Omar Flour 5 Ibs. 32c STOKELY CATSUP Muffin Mix lOc Victory Noodles 15c Libby- Baked Beans Maltomeai tail bottle Kraft Dinner Ginger Snaps Coeoanul Strips lOc Duz 24c Ib. 15c Rinso large 24c box 19c Blue Super Suds, 24c BUSS TRIUMPH POTATOES 10 LB. Mesh Bags 49' Bermuda Yellow or White ONION BUNCHES FOR BREADING FOK BKEAJHNG GOLDEN DIPT Sweetheart SOAP 4 Bars 23c and RUG CLEANER 25c Absorerie Cleaner 3- for 25c Linit Starch lOc Lighthouse Cleaner 3 for lOo Fels Naptha .2 bars lie Ivory Soap large 21c Hilcx gallon 49c Save-A-Day 39c Woodbury Soap 4 bars 2Dc Ammonia qt.

15c Clinton Starch 3 Ib. box 23e Cheerioats 2 for 25c Grapenuts 14e Post Tens 25c Corn Flakes lOc Shredded Wheat 2Vbxs. 25c Wheaties .2 boxes 23c All Bian 12o Krumbles Carnation, Pet or Van Camp MILK 3 tan cans 29C Miller WHEAT FLAKES and Bowl 2 boxes 25c APPLE BUTTER 120 OI inf 79C PILLSBURT? FLOUR 241 Ibs. 29 SHREDDIES 2 New Air Ace Marine Lt. James E.

Swett, 22, San Mateo, who set new record in downing 7 Jap bombers in a single battle in the- Solomons area April 7. (Marine Corps photo.) (NEA Talk Presented On Hair Styling When Club Meets Miss Clara Maxsonr spoke to members- the; Muskettes club on ''Hair Styles," when, members of the club met-in the high auditorium- Wednesday lor their regular, monthly meeting. Plans were also made for an evening party to be held in the social rooms of the high school May 8. The co-chairmen of this event will be Janice Brandau and Barbara Lawrence. Organization Of Church League Booked April 26 heck Received or Payment Of Interest Arthur J.

Nicholson, county reasurer, today received a check rom the Iowa State Highway ommission the total of G2.50. The money will be used or the payment of in rimary bonds, which mature on lay 1 and $5,362.50 for interest oupons which fall due on that The entire amount will be placed a special trust fund in the aiiscatine Bank and Trust com)any and owners of bonds and oupons may receive payment on tr before May 1 by taking their to the bank. Eight church kittenball teams have already been contacted for the organization of the Church kittenball league which will begin league play starting May 17, it was announced by A. J. Lindley, physical director of the Y.

The teams now entered are Presbyterians, First Baptist, Zion Lutheran, Grace Lutheran, First Methodist, and Musserville Methodist. Two o'ther prospective teams are United Brethren, and the Trinity church. Any other teams interested should contact Mr. Lindley at the YMCA. There will be a meeting held at the Y.

on Monday, April 26, for the purpose of organizing the league. Mr. Lindley also announces any teams wishing to enter the Industrial league should contact him at the Y. M. C.

A. Divorce Asked Bv Mrs. Lola Lulow Alleging both desertion and ruelty, Lola filed a action against Walter R. jtilow in district court in which lie seeks custody of four minor ihildren and a suitable sum for heir support. The states they married in, Oct.

8, 1924, and separated on "uue 20, 1941. To pay for the building of one 5-mm. cannon, 160 $100 war londs mus't be bought. cue, Mr. Broud reports.

Corp Baler, who has been in service for nearly two years, was, easily rec- ignized, Mr. Broud said. He re- eived a letter from his nephew mailed March 31. Rural Carriers At West Liberty Aid Bond Sales West rural carriers, Paul Angerer, Harold Mott and Jay Duncan of the West Liberty postoffice are offering war stamps and bonds to their patrons in a special effort which started Tuesday and will continue through tiie month. Officials are hopeful that patrons will take advantage of this service to assist in the all- out-drive for the second war loan, designed to meet the growing war costs.

When bonds are purchased by rural patrons, applications should be made in full and the purchaser will be issued a receipt for the purchase price. The bond will be delivered on the return or on a later trip. Officials report that the schools and many business places have been performing a capable service in the bond sales. Theater Party Is Enjoyed By PEO Sisterhood Wapello of Chapter ET of the PEO Sisterhood" were guests at a theater parly given by Mary Katherine Powell at the home of Mrs. T.

E. Minor for a short business session preceding the movie, -Plans were discussed for the state convention to be held the-second week in May. Chapter ET is one of the hostess chapters. Mrs. Jessie Torode is the delegate- f.rom 'the Wapello chapter and Louise Cling of Mediapolis is one of the guards.

Several members of Chapter. ET will attend a tea at Davenport, Sunday afternoon, May 9, for all the hostess chapters: The next regular meeting will be in two weeks at the home of Mrs. Leyda. Mail Carriers Hosts. The Wapello mail carriers, entertained the other Louisa county carriers at a kettledrum dinner Tuesday night at the home of Mrs.

Emma Williamson. Separate business meetings of the men and the auxiliary club were held after which a social evening was enjoyed playing cards. The Mediapolis carriers will entertain the group next month, Mrs. R. H.

Brockway arrived Monday-night from Philadelphia, for an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. Willia Hawkins Mrs. Brockway had spent months in the east with her husband who is in service in the navy. Tri-T Meets. Chapter of Tri-T held theii regular meeting Tuesday night a the Red Cross rooms at the courl house.

Sixteen" members were present and made 658 bandages for the Red Cross. The business meeting was conducted by Mrs Paul Beik, vice president, in the absence of the president. Reports committees were given and plans were made for a specia meeting May 18 at the home of Mrs. George Oakes and Stella Willets. An assisting committee Mrs.

Mildred Deihl, Mrs. A. A Hook, Mrs. Wilson McNeil and VIrs. F.

G. Hooki by the. president. The graduating class 1943 has invitations'for the commencement exercises to be held at 8:00 p. m.

Thursday, April 29, at the high school auditorium. Dr. Stanley B. Niles, "president "of Iowa Wesleyan college, Mt. Pleasant, will be the commencement speakers Dr.

J. R. Fraser, pastor of the Wapello Presbyterian -church, will address the class at the baccalaureate service Sunday evening, April 25th. Friday night, April 23, the Senior class "Everybody's Crazy" will be given at the high school auditorium. Record This is the largest class in the history of Wapello'high 54 receiving their diplomas April 29, besides three boys in service, John Springer, Eugene Hamilton and Robert Weiser who will not be present.

Dorothy Winder is valedictorian Cabinet Arranges Future Meetings For Hi-Y Group Plans were made for the annual spring outing and future programs were discussed and outlined when members of the Hi-Y cabinet met at the Y. M. C. A. Wednesday evening.

My family insists on a second helping of the Spoonful of Fitness fun to eat! 4 out of 5 said That's what happened wnet, yourself, were asked to try Shxeddies! Really crisp and tender! Shreddies is always the right crispness, the most, tempting tenderness! It's deliciously GET GOING RIGHT, EAT SHREDDIES! Here's the whole wheat energy you need these days. It's yours in this cereal made from whole wheat. of the class salutatorian. and John Hanson Other members maintaining an average 90 or above for the four years of high school work are: Everett Deihl, Alice Huff, Irene Huff, Barbara Hook, Patsy Swafford, Jessie Walker, -Richard- Blanchard. At New, tbcatloni: Mrs.

Vernon Shellabarger rf- ceived-word from her. husband st Seattle, that he had.i beqn transferred to a different locatioji. Mrs. Shellabarger recently returned from Columbia, S. where she had been living while her husband was in training She will live with her pareqt, Mrs.

L. D. McKinney, until hfr husband's, return. -f- I Ex-Gov. Of Michigan Dies Charlotte, Mich.

Fot- mer.Goy. Luren D. Dickinson died today at his farm horrje near here at the age of 84 yearS. He had suffered a heart. attadk Wednesday.

Dickinson attained the governorship upon the death of Frank D. Fitzgerald and servfed out his term but failed of reelet- tion in his 1939 race against Democrat Murray D. Van Since leaving office he had been in retirement from politics but remained active in Methodist church affairs and temperance crusades, making speaking when his health permitted. JSE Golden Dipt tor breiding meats, fiah, etc. It precision mixed with all necei- lary milk, eggi and other ingre- tenoning.

Golden Dipt fried fooai taitier, easier to it costs only half as much as homemade mixes. IT'S DEXTRINIZEO. INSTEAD OF BREADING "SHREDDIES" on product of NABISCO NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY WHERE THE BEST COSTS NO MORE. OTTO'S FINE FRESH FRUITS HIGHEST QUALITY Fresh Vegetables SEED POTATOES U. S.

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Sugar Thru May 31 RATION BOOK NO. 2 Blue Stamps F. Starch 25th Thronffh April Red Stamps D. Auril 19th ThrouffJi Atirll 3Oth. EASTER MEATS Pointi Prica SLAB RACON FanCy LB Center HAMS IS BACON CENTER HAM LB BUTT ENO A HAM SHANKS" SSE BUTTER SSS CHEESE KELLOGG CORN FLAKES Giant Size 12 7 7 7 8 7 7 8 9 0 35 35.H* 35' 55' 19 53 47 I2 SPINACH RHUBARB APPLES EASTER EM COLORS EA.

WHITE EMS FOR COLORWfi FANCY HONEY 38e OTTO'S ROASTER FRESH BAXQUET FLAVOR COFFEE tb 30c KISSER'S SWEET MIDGET PICKLES OLIVES Assorted Jar of Plain, Stuffed and Ripe 29c PERK GRANULATED SOAP LRG PKG MECHANIC SOAP 5 LAUNDRY SOAP j. is USE QUAKER FLOUR MAKE DELICIOUS BREAD ROLLS CAKES BISCUITS MORTON SALT Plain and Iodized 9c SHREDDIES Pkgs. 25c FAULTLESS STARCH Pkir. 9c PHONE I OTTO 's SUPER MARKET 206 31 I REAL, FOOD VALUES EVERY DAY I 2nd St. I Co-operating with, other-Merchants will- of NOON I I WEDNESDAYS, starting the first of May..

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