Globe-Gazette from Mason City, Iowa • 8

8 Tuesday, Feb. 15, 1944 MASON CITY GLOBE-GAZETTE 10 dwu Declines of ver vivtltan ropuiazton ULL TICKET IN HERE and THERE TOTAL BASED ON PASTOR QUITS; GETS FAREWELL Masons Get Gavel Made in Jerusalem Goldfield Fountain City Ma RATION BOOK 4 Rock Falls Mr. and Mrs. Keith TWO LINES SHOW BUSINESS GAINS Filling Stations, Eat, Drinking Places Rise Iowa City The most phenomenal rise in many months, a drastic about-face from the bottom to the top in Iowa retail sales, received here by friends. He is with a military police unit and trained at Fort Custer, Mich.

Mrs. Duston's furniture which has been stored here is being trucked to St. Paul where Mr. Duston is employed. The Rev.

Mr. Hodum Goes to Wisconsin Spies has been with him in Michigan and the last few weeks in Cerro Gordo's Figures Show Decrease of 6,302 Washington. UPy Iowa's civilian Chicago. Ackley Sgt. Lee Irl Bausman Thompson Sgt.

Elmer Johnson of Battle Creek, enjoyed, a Alta Vista Members of the lo of Kelly Field, Texas, is spending cal Zion Lutheran church gath 3-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bausman. population decreased 10.3 per cent furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Julius Johnson. between April mu, ana jnov. Calmar Cpl. Francis Meyer of was made in December by filling stations and eating and drinking Ackley Pvt. William Bartling.

1, 1943, the bureau of census re Fort Crook, arrived home places. son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bart ported Tuesday. ered in the church parlors Sunday night to tender a farewell to their pastor, the Rev.

K. J. Hodum, who was to leave Tuesday for his new post at Glenwood City, Wis. Saturday to spend a 10 day furlough with his wife and son. Prof.

George R. Davis, for the University of Iowa ling, has been enjoying a 10-day furlough with his wife and par Garner The choir of the United sonic lodge has received a Masonic gavel from Jerusalem which was given to the local lodge by Col. Harold E. Pride, formerly of Ames, now serving as an army officer in Africa. Colonel Pride took his 3rd degree at the local lodge and is a son-in-law of the late John Montgomery, past master of the local lodge.

The head of the gavel is stone from King Solomon's quarry whence came the stone for the temple. The handle is olive wood. Colonel Pride purchased the gavel while on duty with tne army In the middle east. A program by the Lutner bureau of business research, said that filling stations shot up from 18th and last place in November, The bureau reported me suue population last Nov. 1, based on the registration for war ration book 4, was 2,276,876.

The 1940 census gave the state's population as 2,537,008, making the decrease durina the period 260,132. ents. William has been stationed at Camp Blanding, largest infantry camp in the United Presbyterian church honored Clarke Pollock at a farewell party at the church following reg FRANKLIN FILED All Officers But One Seeking Re-EIection Hampton Franklin county officers with the exception of W. T. Webb, county clerk, have filed for re-election.

Webb, republican, who has held the office a number of years, will not run again because of his health and advancing years. Harry W. Jorgensen, who has served as drainage clerk and deputy auditor the last several years, will be a candidate on the republican ticket for the office of county clerk. Those up for re-election are: A. J.

Hobson, county' attorney; Earl Hackbarth, treasurer; R. D. Moor-head, auditor; Miss Hilda Bockel-rnan, recorder; Charles W. Nolte, sheriff; Dr. J.

F. Martin, coroner; Harold Blewett, state representative; G. M. Anderson, first district supervisor, and H. T.

Jurgens, second district supervisor. All are republicans except Miss Bockelman, who is a candidate fon the demo- atic ticket. league featured the evening. Mr. Hodum responded briefly with -5 as compared with No States.

He has been newiy as ular choir rehearsal. Clarke win vember, 1942, to first with 45 per signed to Fort Meade, Md. soon enter service. after the program and the remainder of the evening was given over to sociability. The pastor CJ cent.

Calmar Lt. Leonard Matter oi Emmetsburg Mrs. Willis Smith of Cheyenne, arrived Mon Eating and drinking places ranked 17th and next to last in November, with a mark even with The only 2 counties in the state in which the civilian population increased were Des Moines, in which the Burlington ordnance plant is located, and Scott, where day to visit her sister, Mrs. Ed Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, is spending a 30-day furlough here and at Decorah with his wife and parents. Lt.

Matter recently sub ward Kelly and family. Mrs. Smith is the former Evelyn Mitchell of Clear Lake and Em November, 1942; but in December was installed in 2nd place, with a 24 per cent increase, Professor mitted to a major operation at many oi tne wuaa-mea muua tries are centered. Boise. Davis reported.

The figures by North Iowa St. Ansgar Mrs. Ida Storby of metsburg. Her husband is a captain stationed at Fort Francis E. Warren, Wyo.

After leading for 3 months in percentage of gain, dry goods and counties, with Nov. 1, 1943, population first and April 1, 1940, Lake Mills is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman In-gebritson and family. RECEIVES WINGS Lt. Robert A.

Stebritz, son of Mr. and "Mrs. 11. W. Stebritz of Algona, who recently received his wings at Lubbock, Texas, is visitins in Mason City with his grandfather, C.

R. Madson, and his aunts, Mrs. Glen Thornton, Mrs. B. J.

Keeling and Rose Householder. He is a pilot in the army air forces. He entered the service Feb. 2, 1943. The lieutenant's mother visited with him a few days at Lubbock before his graduation.

St. Ansgar Mr. and Mrs. Al GO-OP SHIPPERS HAVE GOOD YEAR Directors They Name Officers was given a purse of cash. Mr.

Hodum came here in June, 1941, from Wartburg seminary, Dubuque, to succeed the Rev. A. F. Karsten as pastor. During his stay here he not only ministered to the needs of his parishioners but was active in civic life.

He was secretary of the Alta Vista Commercial club for the past year and for about 2 years was scoutmaster of the local Boy Scouts. While at Glenwood City he will also be in charge of a mission post at Forest, Wis. The Rev. C. Bosholm of Wav-erly will come about March 1 to succeed-Mr.

Hodum. second: Bremer 16.134 and 17,932: But Dougherty Friends ana neign- fred Hansen received word that their daughter, Ethel Dorsey, is in the Methodist hospital at Des general merchandise stores slumped off to 4th place, with 20 per cent; while jewelry stores, 2nd in November with 34 per cent; bors surprised Mr. and Mrs. ler 15,245 and Cerro Gordo 37.543 and 43.845: Chickasaw George Staudt at their home Moines suffering with gangrene Thursday evening, the occasion in one of her feet. were 14th in December with per cent.

211 and Clay 15,275 and Clayton 21,376 and Dickinson 9,986 and Emmet being their 24th wedding an Riceville A son was born to Department stores dropped Cresco The United Shippers Mr. and Mrs. Robert Minnis Fn niversary. Ilayfield Mrs. O.

L. Logan ac 11,512 and Fayette ZD.aio day at the JNissen nospnai in from 5th to 10th, iamily clothing stores from 3rd to 5th, but drug companied by her sister, Mrs. and 29,151. Osage. Co-operative Association of CreS' co, held its annual meeting Sat urday and reported a very suc cessful year of business in 1943.

stores rose from 10th to 3rd, with Flovd 17.865 and 20.169; t'ranK- Kanawha Donald Carlson is Mike Iverson of Bncelyn went to Murray the last of the week to a percentage gain from 13 to 23 lin 13.943 and HancocK This is the complete list for 13.768 and 15.402: Hardin 20,754 visit their aged parents. visiting his father, Tom Carlson, and his sisters and brothers and other relatives. He is home on furlough from the navy. Donald Thompson John Kinden oi Prisoners at Algona Camp Are Trusties December: Filling, stations, 45 eating and drinking places, 24 and Howard 11,965 and Humboldt 11,443 and Kossuth 23,704 and drug stores, 23; dry goods and Sanish, N. is visiting in the homes of his brothers, Andrew and Julius Kinden, and sisters, has 3 brothers in military service, Mrs.

E. Bnggs Rites Held in Methodist Church of Rockford Rockford Funeral services for Mrs. Elmer F. Briggs, 77, were held Monday afternoon at the Rockford Methodist church, with the Rev. Fred A.

Smith officiating. Surviving are a son, Ralph F. Briggs, Chicago Heights, 111 and a sister. Miss Mary Alice Fuller-Ion, Rockford. Burial was at Rockford.

Emmetsbur Lt. Charles Officers elected lor the current year are as follows: James Svobo-da, Theodore Landswerk and Vern Curtis were re-elected directors. Members holding over are Charles Curtis, W. R. Ashley, Ralph Peck-ham, Ray Webber, Henry Schleu-ter, and William Wilson.

Following the regular meeting Mitchell 12,158 and raio Alto 14,099 and Pocahontas general merchandise, 20; family clothing and women's ready-to-wear, each 19; men's clothing and furnishings, 18; motor vehicle Mrs. Art Ashpole and Mrs. Gil bert Bergstad. Hughes of Victoria, is spending a 14-day furlough at the Emmetsburg Italians in the 13,792 and 16,266. Webster 35.722 and Win Ackley Mr.

and Mrs. Ben home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. dealers and shoe stores, each 15 Bert Hughes. Lt.

Hughes received prison camp near Algona never liked the Germans, they told officers under whom they are work Roelfs and daughter are leaving their frrn south of Ackley and nebago 11,857 and Winneshiek 18,923 and Worth department stores and combina of the association, the board of the silver wings oi the army eir tion stores (groceries and meats) Chickasaw Goes Over Its Quota in War Bonds New Hampton R. A. Stolz and H. V. Maas, Chickasaw county war bond co-chairmen, Tuesday announced that Chickasaw' county had again purchased more than their quota, which was $568,000.

Bond buyers in the county purchased more than $571,000 worth of bonds and some returns will still be made. The co-chairmen said the county was also one of the few to exceed its bond quota. The drive was a success despite the fact that no house to house campaign was made. 10,171 and Wright 17,041 corps Feb. 8 at Victoria.

ing, It would- be impossible to becoming residents oi ACKiey. St. Ansgar Mr. and Mrs. M.

directors met and elected the following officers for the year 1944: each 14; general stores with foods and 20,038. Stilson Mr. and Mrs. Kay keep Italian and German prison 13; hardware, jeyelry, gro Hougen. Mavis and Robert, of Charles Curtis, president; W.

R. ceries (without fresh meats), Rapid City, S. are visiting Doughan and son, Larry, of the Stilson community are visiting relatives in Chicago, Odell and Ashley, vice president; James Svo- furniture, lumber-building ma for a couple of weeks at the home terials, -1, and liquor stores, -6. Dwight, 111. boda, secretary and treasurer.

The Babylonians had a numer ers at the same camp. Captain Jenners, special service man at the camp, speaking at the Congregational men's club here, said the Italians would rather be fighting with the Americans. Their heart has never been against the of Mrs. Haugens mother. Mrs Amelia Kittleson, and her brothers.

Julius and Carl. Ackley Mrs. Carroll Wild left cool; rliT diaper 1Mb ofta prevent it mth Mhhm, the Mteingent mediemtad powder. Kenan. Iowa Flyer Gets Medal as Engineer ical system based on 60, instead RASH Emmetsburg The Rev.

Hector for Saint Simons Island, where she will visit with her husband, Lt. Carroll Wild, who is in of 10, and almost as handy as our Mrs. Charles Nye Dies at Detroit After Fall Thompson, Episcopalian clergy own. the naval air service. man of Denver, spent last week in Emmetsburg visiting at the home of his parents, Mr.

and Garner Mrs. Pearl Converse, SES33 fertile Mrs. Aimee Nye re associate in drama from Iowa ceived word from Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Will Thompson.

State college, will hold 3 recrea that her mother-in-law, Mrs, Hampton Sgt. Edward Van-Every of Hampton, who is in England with the army airforce tion training and meetings in Charles E. Nye died Sunday morn Hancock county Feb. 22 and 23. bomber sauadron.

has been Emmetsburg JUrs. Earl Brown awarded the air medal for his FURTHER REDUCTIONS ing. Mrs. Nye fell 2 months ago and broke her hip which caused her death. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Nye were residents of Mason City for several years before moving to work as an aerial engineer in bombing flights over Berlin. His was hostess to the members of the Palo Alto county branch of the American Association of University Women at her home Saturday Meetings Of North Iowa Organizations The captain said that when these prisoners were taken the Germans were retreating and they compelled the Italians to remain up in front. The prisoners said they tried to shoot over the heads of the Americans. Captain Jenners gave some of his own observations concerning these prisoners.

He said: "These prisoners were taken in north Africa, and came to America ragged and hungry. They are honor prisoners who are helping to put the camp in order. They don't work under guard, and seem very happy to be working and making money. They are citation papers were recently received from him by his sister, Mrs, Detroit. afternoon.

St. Ansgar Mrs. Wayne Peder- DRIVE NETS $285 Pearl Chaney, of Hampton. Sergeant VanEvery was previ Xorthwood A total of $285.47 has been collected in Northwood son has returned after a few weeks' visit with her husband who is stationed at Seattle, Wash. She also visited at Portland and WINTER in the "March of Dimes" cam ously in the Pacific area, where he took part in 25 bombing missions in the Solomons and was awarded 2 Silver Stars, the Oak paign to raise money for the in Ashland, Ore.

fantile paralysis fund, according Leaf Cluster, and the Distin Euished Flying Cross. to Atty. Floyd E. Ensign, county Kanawha Nylo Carr, who graduated Saturday from the cnairman. making tables, chairs, and equip Iowa State college navy training SEXTON Mrs.

J. A. Riggs entertained the Sexton W. S. C.

S. Thursday. THOMPSON The American Legion Auxiliary tmits of Winnebago county will meet at Thompson Wednesday. Mrs. Helen Jac-obson of Boone, 8th district president, will be present.

Mrs. George Robinson, county president, will be in charge. GARNER Boone township Farm Bureau will hold a regular meeting Feb. 23. Madison township 4-H boys will meet Feb.

24. He was then returned to the United States for several months and was recently sent to England, where hex has thus far taken part ment for the mess halls. They unload cars, and gravel the roads. They say they are happier now school at Ames, spent a short furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mother's Comforting Hands in 10 bombing raids over Europe Mrs.

Elmer Carr. Nylo took course in diesel training. than they have been for a long time. Most of them can't talk English, and they are are not very Soothe Colds Mies Now you can get a real bargain in a winter coat! Just 25 fur trimmed and untrimmed coats at less than half Remember these are all taken from our regular stockiof QUALITY COATS! Come Wednesday morning for first choice! fond of our food. Eagle Grove Mrs.

John Shoen-hair purchased the 2 story frame building on West Broadway, now occupied by the shoe store of "Our bread is too soft. The When colds strike in tha home there is Congregational Board Appoints Committees things they like best are macaroni aiways aauoci assurance when the medication is applied with the sympathetic touch that only mothers hands possess. And mothers have their own way to treat and spaghetti. They don't care for our American games, but prefer to Eagle Grove At a meeting of play soccer." the board of trustees of the Con gregational church the following appointments were made: Louis E. Beer, chairman: Maurice Captain Jenners says that while there are a few skilled among the lot, most of the boys are from the interior of Italy and had been farmers.

One artist among them had been an instructor in an art school in Italy for f2 years. A cabinet maker turns out beautiful Crabbe, vice chairman; Mrs. How cold miseries. Thousands upon thousands of mothers know from long experience that one good way to relieve cold's muscular aches loosen tight coughs and soothe congested nostrils is to use Penetro an excellent vaporizing counter irritant. Here is modern scientific medication in a base containing old-fashioned mutton suet.

Penetro works fast to bring relief. Itdisappearsquickly when you rub it on. And above all, it won't blister or burn. It is stainless-white with an atrrne. ard Martin, recording secretary buildings and grounds committee Leonard B.

Hanson. Hayficld S. B. Durant, prominent local farmer and former state legislator, submitted to an operation in a Mason City hospital Friday. Goldfield Flight pfficer Vernon Gene Theobald completed his studies at Blackland air field Texas, and arrived home Friday to spend a furlough at the home of his mother, Mrs.

Myrtle Theobald. Sexton Ambrose Licktug was called to Greeley, to attend the funeral of his father who died Feb. 7. His father was 81 years of age. Rock Falls Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Uschkrat have returned home Mrs. M. B. Crabbe (chairman) Mrs.

C. J. Groves, Mrs. Charles pieces of work. able aromatic odor and is always pleasant to use.

Once you try Penetro, you'll always want to keep it handy for that Kastler and Fred P. Fall and L. Wilkinson. Finance committee Mrs. L.

G. Focht, S. S. Bragdon Fred Cotton, Mrs. William Fisher Fred Cotton, custodian, and In some occupied countries of Europe, the average death age has fallen by more than 10 years due to malnutrition, federal reports next com.

ll not delighted the pur chase price will be refunded 25o dou tie supply 35c. Always demand Penetro. indicate. Van Uimwegen, janitor. 11 FUR TRIMMED COATS Green, size 11, Black Persian Lamb Collar, 100 wool $8 Block, size 12, London Dyed Squirrel Collar, 100 wool $17 Brown, size 11, Ocelot Fur Collar, 100 wool, was $49.95 $21 Black, 18'2, Black Persian Collar, was now $21 Block, '40, Black Persian Lamb Collar, was $49.95, now $21 Black, 14, Silver Fox Collar, 100 wool, was $59.95, now $21 Natural Tweed, 16, Genuine Beaver Collar, 100 wool, was $59.95, now $21 Blue, 14, London Dyed Squirrel Collar, 100 wool, was $69.95, $31 Black, 42, London Dyed Squirrel Collar, 100 wool, was $69.95, now.

$31 Black, 16, Baby Kolinsky Collar, 80 wool, 20 rabbits hair, was $75, now $31 Black, 24 Mountain Sable Collar, 75 wool, 25 rabbits hair, was $75, now $31 GARNER Bingham township boys 4-H will meet Monday at Henry Boyken's farm home. GARNER Bingham township will hold its regular Farm Bureau meeting at school district No. 9 Wednesday. Dr. G.

B. Senior of Mason City will talk on Bang's disease. GARNER Magor township will hold its regular Farm Bureau meeting at school district No. 6 and Madison township Farm Bureau will hold its meeting at Center school Thursday. CLARION The Booster class was to have a party Tuesday evening at the J.

Ross Mechem home. CLARION Mrs. H. M. Black will present a patriotic program at a meeting of the Sisterhood at the Congregational church Wednesday afternoon.

JOICE The Concordia Ladies' Aid will meet Friday with Mrs. Paul Dahlby, Mrs. Duayne Dahlby and Mrs. Johnny Trustem. meeting of the local W.

C. T. U. will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. T.

H. Hume. ST. ANSGAR The Lutheran Brotherhood will meet Thursday evening at the parish house. PLYMOUTH The monthly meeting of the local W.

C. T. U. will be held at Mrs. Belle Hodson's home Thursday afternoon.

KANAWHA The different circles of the W. S. C. S. will meet Thursday afternoon as lollows: Circle No.

1 at the home of Mrs. C. E. Mulholland; Circle No. 2 at the home of Mrs.

Henry Christen-son; Circle No. 3 at the home of Mrs. Helmer Hill. This Year The Same Location Agaii in A Complete Seed Nursery Store 3 from California where they have been visiting the past 2 months with Mrs. Uschkrat's sister, Mrs.

Clara Sargent, and her niece, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Downing and family. Ackley Mrs. Robert Flessa and Mrs.

Melvin Ridout were hostesses at a miscellaneous shower to a group of 25 friends complimenting Mrs. Percy Field (nee Helen Fisher.) Goldfield Duane Samuels, aviation student, left Saturday for Farragut, Idaho, after spending a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn R. Samuels.

Duane enlisted last November and has completed his boot training. Ackley Burnell Stowe left for Alaska where he will be employed as a carpenter under the employ of civil service. With the same manager Harold Spargur 14 UNTRIMMED COATS Black, 12, 87 wool, Clearance Price, only $5 Black 14, 75 was $19.95, now only $7 Wine, 13, Brown, 14, Brown 15, were $19,95, now only $9 Brown Tweed, 18 and 40, were $22.95, clearance price only $10 Black and White Plaid, 14, 100 wool, was $22.95, now $10' Brown Herringbone, 18, 100 wool, zipper wool lining, was $25, $10 Green Herringbone Tweed, 11, 100 woolwas $25, now $10 Brown Tweed, 10, was $25, clearance price only $10 Tan Herringbone Tweed, all wool, 14 Vi, was $29.95, now only $12 Heather Fleece, I6V2, was $29.95, clearance price only $12 Black, 1612, 100 wool, a fine coat, was $39.95, now only $17 I We will open with complete stocks of Farm Seeds, Garden Seeds, Lawn Grasses and everything you expect to find in a complete seed store. Come in now! Buy all your seeds early before prices go higher and while you can choose from the widest selection. HYBRID SEED CORN Limited stocks still available of.

our famous MAYGOLD 99A and MAYGOLD 49. ORANGES and GRAPEFRUIT Juicy, luscious, tree-ripened Oranges and Grapefruit fresh from the citrus groves of the Rio Grande Valley. They are shipped to Shenandoah in carload lots, trucked direct to our store at the peak of fine flavor ond freshness. NURSERY STOCKS SEEDS MASON CITY 216 South Federal Ave. Telephone 756 1 i a 4 i I i Garner Mrs.

Nellie Haskins who has been employed at Mason City for some time will move her household goods to Mason City in the near future. Emmetsburg Emroy Higley of Chicago is visiting at the home of her, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Higley. She will leave Wednesday for the Great Lakes Naval Training station where she will be an ensign in the navy nurses' corps.

St. Ansgar Mr. and Mrs. Y. Miller and daughter.

Sue Ann, of Wilwaukee, visited over the weekend with Mrs. Miller's sister, Mrs. Maurice Hendrickson and family. Eagle Grove Mr. and Mrs.

John Harvey of Hollywood, are the parents of a daughter, Johann, born Feb. 6. Mrs. Harvey is the former Dorothy Donahue, granddaughter of Mrs. J.

H. Howell of this city. Kanawha Pvt. and Mrs. John Brand are the parents of a daughter born Feb.

2 at Mercy hospital at Fort Dodge. Private Brand has returned to his duties at Camp Pickett, W. after spending a furlough with home folks. Emmetsburg Carl Spies, former Emmetsburg attorney, is en-route overseas according to word Second Floor Specializing in Acute and Chronic Disease Dr. A.

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