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a a a a a MUSCATINE JOURNAL AND NEWS TRIBUNE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1942 Furnas, 83, Longtime Letts Resident, Dies- Letts Nettie Elizabeth Furnas, aged 83 years; who had spent her entire lite in this community, died at her home at 1:45 D. m. Saturday after. a brief illness. The funeral rites were held.

at the residence at 2:30 this atfernoon with burial in the cemetery. The daughter of and Ann Elizabeth Furnas she was born May 5, 1858 near Letts. She joined the Letts Methodist church at an early age and had been an active worker for many years. Surviving are one brother, Clark Furnas, and several nieces and Her parents, two brothers three sisters ceded her in death. 70 Enroll for Red Cross Class Work at Junction Columous Junction Seventy joined the first aid Rod Cross class according to thee report of Mrs.

Roe Hankins, is' chairman of the first aid division of the Red Cross. The class will be taught by Dr. J. W. Pence and will be held on Monday evenings from seven to nine o'clock with both men and will be held Monday, 28, at women attending.

The first, class the Community building it the supplies arrive. The members of the T. T. T. met Friday evening at the home of Mrs.

Keith Robertson with fitteen present. Mrs. Anna Robertson, the president, presided the business meeting. The next meeting will be Fridday, March 13, with Mrs. Ralph Lowe.

Leaves Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. R. C.

Story and Mrs. J. H. Wykert were at Muscatine. Sunday and were accompanied home by Mr.

Wykert, who has recovered from an operation at Bellevue hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Wykert and Mr.

and Mrs. Russell Wykert visited Saturday with Mr. Wykert. The community dinner which was to have been held at the old Clifton school house Saturday was postponed on account of the death of H. J.

Oak. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pine entertained at a party Friday evening. Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd Rutt, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Duncan, and son, Keith, Mr.

and Mrs. Wendell Morgan and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johnston; and Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Stinson and Elma. Mrs. Tudor Arthur of Columbus City is caring for Mrs. Otis. Love her home near Cotter.

Mrs. Love returned Monday from the Washington hospital. To Give Assistance field deputy collector who will assist those desiring aid in preparing their federal income tax returns, will be at the Columbus Junction postoffice February 17 and 18. "Little Women." an interesting play, will be presented by the Crawfordsville all high school cast, under the direction of Philip J. Raschid, at the Crawfordsville and Friday evening of this week high school auditorium Thursday at o'clock.

A meeting of the members of the Townsend club will be held al the local town hall Tuesday evening. a February 17. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston.

plan to move this week to Burlington where Mr. Johnston is employed at the Ordnance plant. Mrs. Johnston and Patricia and Bobby Eugene were visitors Saturday with Mr. Johnston.

Mrs. John Deizell was a visitors with friends at Muscatine Saturday. Mrs. Laura Van Tuyl of St. Louis, was a visitor at the home of Mrs.

Ollie Shearer. Greater Efficiency in Car Shipments Being Arranged A campaign to bring about greater efficiency on the part of shippers and receivers in the loading and unloading of freight cars, SO as.to save car days during the present war emergency, planned by the vigilance committee. on car efficiency of west Shippers Advisory- Board. Reports on preliminary preparations made to secure the needcd cooperation were being submitted at a meeting of the com-. held today in.

Davenport. association is seeking to aroid a government priorities on cara by increasing efficiency of their use. Three Muscatine men. who members of the committee are attending the Davenport meeting: They include Leo Behrens, manager of the Muscatine Shippers association, A. Wulf, traffic manager of the Huttig.

Manufacturing and D. Odell, traffic. manager of the Roach and -Musser Co, Read This. Delayed Elimination Mates NERVOUS" TIRED When your bowels are functionally weak, cloaked, matter, and and lagering acids. you may, feel nervous, tired, weal sickly, Merely one small pated movement doos little good more than just both laxative' faulty is often ELIMINATION needed: For and seal faulty results, DIGES- aght TION with ONE stomachie, tonic medicine -DR.

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cliaring waste. Funeral Rites RININSLAND. Funeral: services for: Mrs. -Kate Rininsland, -84, longtime resident of Muscatine county, who died Friday. at Clinton, were held -at 10 a.m.

today at. St. Mary's church at. Wilton with the Rev. J.

Egan officiating. Burial was in the Oakdale cemetery atPallbearers were Bruce Rinins-. land, Leo Brugman and Francis Raymond Brugman, all; Wiriz, grandchildren; Edward -Bersch and and Floyd: Parker: Music' was provided at the rites by the choir: of St. Mary's church of. Wilton: The group sang requiem mass, assisted two of' Mrs.

Rininsland's grandchildren; Bruce Rininsland, soloist, and Margaret Jean' 'A rosary service was recited for Mrs. Ririn: and at 7:30 p. m. Sunday 'at the Hoffman Funeral home. MIRS.

KORNEMAN The funeral services for Mrs. Matilda Korneman whose death occurred at her home, 306 West Eighth street, Friday, were held at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral home at 2 p. m. today.

The Rev. F. C. Evangelical and Reformed, was in charge. Gertrude Brannan served as organist.

Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Casketbearers were Donald Battey, Fred Blaesing, Robert Korneman, Erwin Peterson, Ernest Tadewald and Lawrence Korneman. The floral committee was Mrs. Fred Blaesing, Mrs. Erwin Peterson, Mrs.

Donald Battey, Miss Dorothy. Korneman and Mrs. Robert Korneman, Mrs. Korneman was preceded in death by her six sons, a sister and two brothers. 33 Club Ladies' Night Party Is Booked Tuesday noon at Hotel Muscatine and a meeting of the Muscatine Club is slated to be held at the hotel Thursday noon.

The American Legion will meet Thursday night. will include Elks and Lodges raceting during the week Odd Fel.OWs on Monday Eagles Tuesday night; Redmen and Mojern Woodmen and Knights of Pythias Thursday night night. Friday ling of the Thirty- Three club, to be held at 6:30 p. m. Tuesday al Hotel Muscatine, highlights the series of lodge and club events in Muscatine during the coming week.

The speaker at the special accasion being arranged by the club be William Peterson, professor in the social science departmenl of the University of Iowa. Prof. Peterson has made a special study of river navigation and is one of the outstanding authorities in Middle West on steamboatHe has chosen' as his topic, "Early Days on the Mississippi." In addition to the talk by Prof. Peterson, a musical program will be presented at the event. Preparations for the musical part of thie program are being made by Dr.

J. L. Klein, and will include a series of number by a group from the high school. Meetings of several other cluos are slated for the current week. Kiwanians at their luncheon Tuesday noon at Hotel Muscatine wiil take up a study taxation with Atty.

C. J. Rosenberger, who attended a state tax meeting, leading the discussion. Members of the Y's Men's club will meet Tuesday evening at the Y. W.

C. A. for the regular dinner. Prof. Karl E.

Leib, protessor in the commerce department the University of Iowa, will address the forum at the Y. M. C. A. at 8 p.

has been invited to be a guest at the dinner meeting. club Members will of the Advertising convene Wedresday Grandview Plans First Red Cross Classes Tuesday Granaview- Books ordered for the Red instruction classes to and be the offered first here arrived today session will be held' at 2 p. m. Tuesday in the lunchroom of the school, officials an-. nounce.

Classes will be for al! 17 years ot age and books will be offered for sale. Dr. Mason Estate Is Bequeathed to Widow Under Will All property of the late H. P. Mason of Wilton is left to his widow.

Hattie A. Mason, in a will, dated Sept. 28, 1939, which has been filed for probate. in district court here. Mrs.

Mason is to serve as executrix: without bond. and hearing set for Feb. 21. Atty. F.

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action during the American naval and air attack on Japanese forces in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands in the Pacific. A U. S. destroyer (foreground) is blasting at Jap shore batteries, while our planes deal death blows to a Japanese aircraft carrier. (NEA Telephoto.) Fulton Schools Will Unite in Timely Program Schools of Fuiton township are joining together for their second annual patriotic program to be presented Friday afternoon in the Pleasant Prairic school.

A program of talks, songs and other is being arranged, carrying out the patriotic theme, with special emphasis on Fled Cross work and defense stamp saving. E. D. Bradley, county superintendent of schools, will explain the government "Build A Bond" program through regular purchase of defense stamps. Schools of the Cranston munity are planning 8 similar program for' Friday night in the Cranston school.

taught by Mary Jo Dwyer. The Red Cross and defense stamp saving programs will! be- explained, and other program features presented by the Bradley Explains Schools Part in Defense Efforts Means by which the schools of Muscatine county may co-operate in the government's war effort during the present emergency! were explained by County Supt. E. D. Bradley at a mecting of: rural teachers from the cast tion of the county Saturday at the court house.

Mr. Bradley outlined the plan for building bonds through a program of systematic saving of defense stamps. and told what has been done and what may be done by the schools in raising funds for the Red Cross. These phases, are to be incorporated in the regular school program through citizenship classes, at which pupils will be encouraged to participate in these activities. Teachers from the remaining portion of the county will meet this Saturday at the court house for a similar session.

Two Lives Lost in Tanker New York -(P)- One seaman was killed and ancther blown overboard by an explosion aboard the Atlantic Refining Co. tanker Point Breeze Sunday night, after it ran aground in Long Island sound near city island. The second victim was still missing today. The third naval district said a leakage in the 4.756-ton vessel's cargo of 3,000 gallons of gasoline resulted in the blast, but that no fire occurred. The ship WAS refloated later.

The dead man was listed as Fred Heimach of Philadelphia; the missing seaman as Elvan Stitsel Port Arthur, Texas. Our word "window" is derived from the Icelandic meaning "wind-eye. an en- trance for the wind." Florida lies farther west than the Panama Canal. Neckties CLEANED FREE! -THIS WEEK ONLYWith every sent to Luellen's to be and pressedWE WILL. CLEAN ONE NECKTIE- LUELLEN'S CLEANERS FURRIERS: W.

2nd Phone 6. First Half Tax Payments Swell Treasurer Funds Collections of halt. year taxes are in receipts for January at the office of County Treasurer Arthur J. Nicholson, according to a report for the month issued Fees received from the registration of motor vehicles formed the big" item? amounting to and other sources going to make up the $125,441.21 total for the month include; State" funds: county funds, drainage. 'districts, district schools, corporation except Muscatine, township Muscatine poration, old age- pensions, auto licenses, 142; use; itinerant merchant license; delinquent -food fund, gasoline tax, and miscellaneous, $6,696.32, Events Booked at Masonic Temple DeMolay, commandery 'No.

1, Knights. Templar, will hold a regula; meeting at. the." Masonic temple. announced Wednesday. by.

night, Frank it was Wilford, Masonic today, secretary: Other events booked at the temple this week include, the regular meeting or Rose: Croix Shrine No: White Shrine of- Jerusalem, tonight and or Muscatine assembly No. 38, Order of Rainbow for, Girls, Saturday night. "Basic English" uses only 850 words. BLUING IS THE SECRET Bluing is the the final HUE. touch that transforms a White Wash into the Whitest Wash.

LITTLE BOY BLUE BLUING There are. only. 67- mules in New Hampshire, according the census? Special Selling KOGEN'S Pure Apple Juicel Delicious Pure Wholesome Gal. Half 19. (Plus Bottle Charge) at All Stores Lagomarcino Grupe? Distributors Japs Flood Malaya With Fake Money THE -JAPANESE GOVERNMENT 30 TEN MA530027 10 British say these 'are two types, equally worthless.

of money being poured out in Malaya by the Japanese conquerors. Mrs. Neil Anwyl, (Aged 52 Years, Called in Death Columbus Junction Mrs. Ned Anwyl. 52.

disd at 12:30 Saturday night alter a several months' illness. Miss Ella Mae Dodd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cophas Dodd. was born at Washingion, June 30.

1889. and always lived there until shortly after her marriage to Neil B. Anwyl Oct. 9, 1009, when they moved to Columbus Junction and have since made this their home. Beside the husband she is survived by a daughter, Mrs.

Ruth Hanf of San. Diego, and by four brothers. John and Charles Dodd of Washington, Sergeant Thomas Dodd of Camp Bowic, Texas, Edward Dodd of Isle, and two sisters, Mrs. Eva Blake of Washington. and Mrs.

Jessie Jacobs of Fairfield. Her parents and a brother and sister preceded her in death. She was a member ol the local Methodist society, the church, Women's the Whatso- Society of Christian Service, the Damascus White Shrine of Washington, the Order of Eastern Star, where she was a matron, the Priscilla. club and the American Legion Auxiliary. The funeral services are planned for 2 o'clock Tuesday church afternoon at the Methodist with the pastor, the Rev.

C. H. Hiller, officlating. Burial will. be in the Columbus City cemetery.

The Richie Funeral Home is in charge. The funeral services of Henry Oak were held afternoon at the United Presbyterian, church at Columbus City with Rev: H. C. Irwin officiating. Selections were sung by a male quartette composed.

of Harry. Grim. H. Huston, L. C.

and Kenneth Woodruff with Mrs. H. Lee Huston as accompanist. Flower attendants were Mrs. Harriet Moore, Mrs.

John. Rees, Bloomington Aid, Mission Society to Hold Meeting Bloomington The Ladies Aid and Missionary societies of. the Bloomington Friends church will be cntertained Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. H.

Fishburn, with Mrs. Roy Egel: serving EIS co-hostess. Members: the missionary group are requested :0 bring their dues. The program will be in charge of Mrs. Fishburn and Mrs.

Marie McSwiggin, One of the series of invitational dances will be held Wednesday night at the Bloomington grange hall. Ladies of the grange are asked to furnish pics toward the refreshments 10 be sold. Mrs. Floyd Rutt and Mrs. Fred Duncan.

The pallbearers werr Fred Duncan. Eli White, Floyd Rutt. John Rees, Harold Orr, and R. F. Smylic.

Burial was a Columbus City cemetery. "Where The Family. Gocs" P-A-L-A-C-E NOW thru "WOLF MAN" CLAUDE RAINSWARREN WILLIAN "Melody Lane" MACS ERROL LEON SANDY ERROL FLYNN UPTOWN Now Mat. 2.P. de 11c-30c to 7 P.

M. HAVILLAND They Died With Their Boots On! The Only Picture to Play Two Solid Weeks in City of Des Moines. This Season You'll Understand- Why. After You See. 1t.

Orie the Best: Pictures of the Year. ATTENTION WANTED IMMEDIATELY USED RADIOS USED FURNITURE USED REFRIGERATORS USED WASHERS USED STOVES USED BICYCLES THERE IS A BIG DEMAND NOW FOR ALL TYPES OF USED HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND FURNITURE 3 THE REASONS 1. Diminishing supply of new merchandise due to cuts in manufacturing quotas because of defense priority of materials. Many will not wait for new goods and are in the market for used articles to fill their immediate needs. 0 2.

There is NO TAX on used appliances or furniture. (This is a saving). 3. Higher prices on new merchandise is making the used items more attractive to buyers. Many, rather" than pay increased prices, are purchasing used items.

4. The BIG increase in marriages of young people who are economizing by buying used furniture, pianos, etc. 5. The BIG demand that always comes in the SPRING. for used radios, carpets, furniture, etc.

If you 'have any used appliances or furniture you bave not sold because you felt it wasn't worth the bother, or you couldn't get enough out of it, NOW is the time to sell it thru a Muscatine Journal inexpensive, For-Sale Want Ad: 0 Increased demand means higher prices. Phone your For-Sale Ad in TODAY. Call 24 and ask for an ad taker. The MUSCATINE JOURNAL.