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THE ALTON (laj DEMOCRAT, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1943 Page Town and Farm in Wartime EAMON REMINDER Gasoline In 17 east coast states A-S coupons are good through February 8. In states outside the east coast area A-0 coupons are good through Jan. 21. Fuel Oil Period 1 coupons are good through January 3. Period 2 coupons became good Nov.

30. SngSr-- Stamp No. 29 in book four is good for 5 pounds thru January 1, I for floo coverings. Shoes-- Xo. 18 in book one, good lor 1 rpair.

Stamp Xo. 1 en the "Airplane" sheet in book three good for 1 pair. Meats, Fats Brown stamps and good through Dec. 4. Brown stamps and good through January 1944, Brown stamp becomes good December 5 and remains good through January 1, 1SH4.

Processed Foods Green stamps and in book four, good through December 20. Green stamps and in boot four become good December 1 and remain good thru January 20. CIVTUNS TO GET CANNED FOODS Increased supplies of canned pineapple, canned grapefruit joice, asparagus, corn, pumpkin, spinach, tomatoes, beans, and figs FUEL OIL RATIONS SAME Rations of fuel oil throughout the 33-state rationed area remain unchanged at 10 gallons per unit for period 2, which began November SO, Chester Bowles, OPA Administrator, said recently. Period 3 coupons, which also went into effect Kovember 30 in naid- western and southern states under fuel oil have the same unit value--10 gallons. This applies to class 4 coupons, used mostly by small householders.

Class 5 coupons used by larger consumers, are good for 50 gallons each. Class 1 and 2 "change making" coupons for fuel oil, part of last year's ration, are invalid for all purposes beginning December 1. SERVICE BUTTONS BEING DISTRIBUTED Plastic gold-coated lapel buttons for -wear on civilian clothing, to signify Tionorable military service on and after the declaration of period of national emergency, September 9, 1939, are being distributed to issuing agencies throughout the country, the War Department has reported. The insignia on the button is an eagle within a circle, the wings eatioa this year are more than one-quarter below the 1940 peak, according to a preliminary survey by the U. S.

Office of Education of the Federal Security Ageney- This year's total of about 1,110,500 persons is eight per cent below last year's figures. Of those enrolled this year almost one- quarter have been assigned by the armed forces for specialized train- LNCREASE COAL PRICES Anthracite coal ceiling prices have been raised by OPA an average of 62 cents a net ton at the mine. Increases range from 35 to 70 cents a ton, depending on the size of the coal. On June 1, 1944, the new ceilings at the mine will be reduced by an average of 28 cents a ton, leaving net increases of about 34 cents a ton. The exact amount of these increases can be passed on to the consumer.

Purpose of the approiri- mately six months of higher ceilings is to compensate mine owners for the retroactive feature of recent wage increases. will reach retail markets within es tending beyond the circle's edge. a few weeks, the War Food Administration said recently. They are supplies owned and held by canners, but set aside for Government purchase, which have been released to civilians. MORE FARM BL4CHINERY IN '44 An improved outlook for new farm machinery in 1944 is for- seen by the TTFA.

Raw materials nutborized by TVPB to mate planting, tillage, and harvesting equipment during the year provide for about twice the quantity produced in 1943, or almost SO per cent of the production in 1940 --a year in which manufacture was relatively large. The manufacture of repair parts will be unrestricted. SCSPEND SLAUGHTER QUOTAS To facilitate marketing and slaughter of record numbers of livestock produced by TJ. g. fanners slaughter quotas (for civilian consumpton) until further notice ihave been suspended by the "War Food Administration.

MUST COLLECT POINTS FOR PORK Although WFA. has lifted' all its restrictions "on "the' amount of pork a farmer may deliver to persons living off his farm, he must continue to collect ration points for all rationed meats. OPA said recently. If pork is transferred point-free, it means that a great deal this food will find its way into the black miirlcet and will be unavailable to legitimate consumers. BROWN' POINTS FOR WASTE FATS For every pound of fat a housewife turns in to her meat dealer or other f-it salvager, she recoive two brown points, beginning December 13.

"But most important." Herman M. Director of TVPR's Salvage Division snid. "Within a month the fat will be transformed into war materials and on the -way to the fighting fronts." He reminded housewives to save grease from turkeys, geese, dncks and chickens for the manufacture of war products. REDUCE BEAN PRICES Reductions up to two cents a iponnd in wholesale and retail prices for dry edible beans will result from recent OPA action reducing the spread between country shipper and wholesaler. Country shipping point prices remain unchanged.

WOOL RESTRICTIONS LIFTED TVith only two exceptions AVFB has lifted all restrictions on of ravr wool. Finer grades of alpaca may not be used except for military purposes, and only carpet wool and mohair may be- used Persons whose army service has been terminated under honorable conditions will be permitted' to wear the insignia. SEED UPOTATO CEILINGS Maximum prices for domestic and imported "certified" seed potatoes have been set by OPA at 51 above established ceilings for U. S. No.

1 tablestock potatoes and for war-approved seed potatoes at 30c above tablestock potatoes. CAN HOLD SHOES 30 DAYS Without ration payment dealers may not hold shoes bought on a will-call or lay-away plan, or by special order, longer than 30 days after they become available for delivery, OPA has announced. REQUESTS FOR PENICILLIN The War Department never has controlled penicillin nor received the entire output, Surgeon General Norman T. Kirk of the Army Medical Department explained recently. A civilian request for penicillin, the new drug which pre- ORANGE CITY Pfc.

Jfeal Jager left Wednesday from Sioux City for Brunswick, after being home on a 15-day fnrlongh. Mr. and Mrs. Al Hasselo and Mr. and Mrs.

Arie Van Marel spent Sunday in the Jack Johnson home -at Spirit Late. Mrs. D. J. De 'Cook and daughter, Geraldine, and Mrs.

Al Giesen and daughter Betty, and Mrs. John Popma spent Thursday in City. Vernon Geels spent a few days nt the hom of his sister, 'Mrs. J. De Vries at Rowena.

S. D. Mr. and Mrs. Rextvinkel of Xewrkirk spent Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mrs.

De Eoos. Miss Wilma Dnisternaars. former employe at the Corner Cafe, left Monday for Denver, Colo. A farewell dinner rcas given by Lillian Kosters. Houtsma.

Kathryn Wielenga. Lorna De Haan and Mrs. Odilo Kaschmitter at the O. K. Cafe in Alton Friday evening.

B. Kydam of the Holland Home in Sheldon, was a visitor in the Jake Huisenga home for a few days. Mrs. Lyle Johnson was a caller here Tuesday. Guests in the Fred Van Sickle hoine last Sunday were the Misses vents the growth infection Helen Albertson and Edith Hoy- bacteria, should be made through key of Sioux City.

the civilian's doctor The doctor should communicate by telegram, telephone, or personal letter with Dr. Sr -Evans Memorial Hospital, Boston, giving complete details of the case. CONTROL OF APPLE SALES Sales by apple growers and shippers who package their ap- les in boxes with a net weight of not more than 26 pounds ar not under price control if not more than five boxes are sold at one time to one buyer and if shipped by parcel post or express. However, when these packages are resold by wholesalers and retailers. are under price control, OPA said.

WESTERN GASOLINE AIDS ATTACK Gasoline drawn largely from west coast and Kocky Mountain areas is powering land, sea and air attacks on Bougainville and bombings of Eabaul, according to OWI on the basis of Army and iXavy statements. Gasoline also is saving our wounded men by enabling them to be flown in transport planes to hospitals far behind the lines. COLLEGE ENROLLMENT DROP Enrollments in colleges and other institutions of higne edn- Miss Esther De Jager spent last 'Sunday at the parental. Mr. and Mrs.

Albert De Jager home in Rev. Jabaay has declined the call extended him by the Christian Reformed church of Hull. The annual Christmas sing date has been changed to Tuesday evening, Dec. 14, in the local town hall. Mrs.

Gerrit Van Deest of Prairie View, Kansas, arrived Sunday fo a visit in the E. Krani home and also with her mother, Mrs. T. H. Muilenbnrg.

Mrs. Karl Seliger returned home Monday from Sigourney. after visiting with her mother. Wm. Etter.

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wiercla vsited Mr.

and Mrs. Dick Viser at Doon Tuesday. Mr. and James Korrer find Mary 'Louise were supper guests in the Vernon Dmima home at Sioux City last Saturday. Mrs.

Charles Vnnden Berg and son Gerrit. of Colorado, are here visiting relatives. Mr. and 'Mrs. Andrew Vogel and daughter 'Margaret, are visiting in the Henry and Frank Vogel homes in Washington.

From there they expect to go to California to visit their son and wife. Coastsniardsman and Mrs. George Vogel. Rev. J.

H. Sjaarda left Sal urday for his home at Minier, 111., after being here for some time to attend the funeral of his father. Mrs. Henry Lubbers entertained at Sunday dinner complimentary to Betty De Kruif Carlson who has left for her home in Chicago. Included were Mrs.

Ruth Cambier, Mrs. Bertha Dykstra' and Esther De Kruif. 5Ir. and Mrs. Dan Bruyn celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary Wednesday, Dec.

at 7:30 at the local town hall. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Van Etten and Mr. and Mrs.

Wm. Cambier are on business in Minneapolis till 'Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J.

T. Grotenhouse announce the engagement of their daughter, Ellengray to Lt. Piet Marcare of the Netherlands East Indies, Royal Air Force stationed in Australia. and 'Mrs. Elmer Kersten of Greenville, called at the Arie Faber home Wednesday afternoon.

Mr. Faber left Thursday for army service. Mrs. Faber will live with her mother at George. The Child Welfare Department of the Women's Club met at the Town Hall Friday afternoon to give a Christmas party for the 'pre-school children.

Mrs. John Siderius entertained for her two-year old daughter Phyllis. Several ladies and children were present. Tuesday Mrs. Alfred Aalberts entertained several friends at her home for her son, 'Leon.

Lt. and Mrs. Edwin Aalberts enronte from California to Florida, spent several days visiting relatives here. J. T.

Grotenhouse spent this week in Cincinnati on business. Mrs. G. Van Horsen who is confined to her home illness, is somewhat improving. Bessie Dyk spent from Thanksgiving until this past Sunday at Boydeu at the Peter Moret and Amos Rottman homes.

Meryl De Jong spent a few days with her brother. Evan, who is in V-12 program at Ames. Mrs. Scbimpke entertained several ladies at her apartment in the A. De Bey home.

Including Lucy Dykstra, "Mrs. Wm. Vender Broek and daughter. Mary Ellen, and Mrs. A.

De Bey. Pfc. Peter Eggiuk of California, is expected here for a furlough. Miss Reed entertained the teachers Junior College and Academy at dinner Friday evening in the Wm. Hospers home.

Dick LeFleur of New Jersey, who is on his way to California, spent several days in the home of "his son, Sip LeFlenr. Bert Vande Stouw of Hull called in the Peter Vander Stoep home Friday afternoon, Mrs. John A. Ver Steeg and son, Marion, the Wm. Boon home at Sioux Center and Mrs.

C. De Vries visited in the home of Miss also at Center Friday. Arlan, sou of Mr. and Mrs. John B.

Draayer, received burns Tuesday -wnile Mrs. Draayer was busy. As 'Mrs. Draayer wasn't looking the child grasped a pan of hot broth from the stove and spilled it over both his legs. 'His right leg- received severe burns abore the knee and down.

The left leg was bunicd below the knee. Miss Pearl Vau Peiirsem is assisting in the home. While Virgil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar De Vries was enjoying a race with a cat up a tree, be lost his balance and fell to the grouud.

His right wrist was broken and a bone in his left arm was cracked above the His right hand is in a cast. A timoue summer quilt is Iieinp: shown is the window at the Kooiman store. It was made by the Monica Society of the local Christian -school. A picture is shown in the center of it. of the school building and around this the names of teachers and board members in the shape of a fan, the names Of friends are.

embroidered on it. This quilt is to be sold at public auction in the parlors of the First Chr. Eef. church soon. Mr.

and Mrs. Arie Drost of Maurice are the proud parents of a baby girl, Carol Ann. Mrs. after which a dinner was enjoyed at the home of Rev. and Mrs.

J. Hoksbergen. Mr. and Mrs. Drost is the former Ruth De Dewey Koele were witnesses.

The Haan. Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. De couple returned to Hull in the who had written all of the names gold star names.

ou the R. V. Honor Roll was asked to put on 14 new names. Two names were changed into BUV, MORE BONDS Haan of Orange City and Mr. D.

Drost of Alton are the baby's afternoon. Dorothv Douma and Ted Bruns- randparents and this is their stins of Sioux City spent Sunday first grandchild. John Valentine left last Tuesday morning for a medifcal check up at Iowa City. Miss Ann Houtsma, who is employed at Sioux City, was horn'? for the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

A. noutsma. Mr. and 'Mrs. J.

P. Wierda were Sunday supper guests ir the Mr. and Mrs. Beorge Bartlett home at Ireton. Lloyd Van Corp.

sou of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Van Gorp of near Carnes will be one of the many who -will leave this 'Sunday for their physical examination for army training. Bob Vander Meide accompanied by Mr. and Mrs.

John Van Rooyen and daughter of Hospers left Monday for Bellflower, where the Van Rooyens will make their home and Bob Vander Meide will seek employment there and also visit Gerald Ver Steeg and family. The Junior 'Ladies Aid of the First Ref. church gave a surprise party for Mrs. H. Colenbrander Monday afternoon.

There were 65 ladies present and they presented her -with a 10-piece dresser set. A two-course luncheon was served. The Ladies Mission and Aid Societies of the American Ref. church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A.

Van Pelt and Mrs. H. Rowenhorst as hostesses. Tlw topic, "The Road to Bethlehem" was in charge of -Mrs. W.

H. Hospers. Friday evening the Consistory men Sunday school teachers and officers gave a surprise for Rev. H. Colenbrander's birthday.

It was given at the church parlors and they presented him with a gold wrist watch band. The Girls Mission Baud of the First Ref. church met 'Monday evening with Gertrude Leemv as hostess. Thp topic. "As In Thy Light to Live." was given by the leader, -Mrs.

Henrietta Reekers. Mrs. Carl Wissink fell down several steps at her home and bruised an arm. one of her legs and received a bump on her head Monday. in Hull.

A miscellaneous shower was HULL Mr. and Mrs. Jake Koele were Sunday dinner guests in the Henry J. Koele home. Mr.

and Mrs. L. R. Kooiker returned the past weeli from visit to Holland, and Pella. Gerald, son of Mr.

and Mrs. L. J. Brunsting was to lead the C. E.

at the First Ref. church Sunday evening hut was ill with an attack of pneumonia and coulu not be present. 0. M. Dykslra 'Missionary circle of the First Ref.

church met Ibis week on Wednesday. Christmas box wns packed for the Winnebairo Mission. Messrs, and Mesdanies B. Wolf- swiiikel. Ed V.iirt.

Leenw were nt Sioux City Monday. O. M. Dykstra died very unexpectedly Thursday evening in his car on Main street. His funeral was held Tuesday from the Chr.

Ref. church. Surviving are his wife and 4 daughters, Jennie, Mrs. G. Nettenpa, Hermina, Mrs.

Baas, Janet, Mrs. J. De Wild, Alice, 'Mrs. Ver Burgt. Hoksbergen-- Van Wyk Mr.

John Hoksbergen, and Bertha Van Wyk -were married Wednesday by Rev. John Hoks- of Valley Springs, S. given Wednesday evening at the B. Wolfswinkel home honoring Edith Bonestroo, who will become the bride of Ed De Jong on Dec. 16th.

Rev. J. Hanenburg of Harrison, S. has been called by the local Chr. Ref.

church. Mesdames L. C. Van Batavra and W. Gnnnink had a group of ladies nt the L.

C. Van Batavia home Friday evening. Mr Mrs. Wm. Nyenhuis and son Floyd of Rock Rapids, attended church service in Hull Sunday and called on relatives.

Set. Eddie and Mrs. Lutjens of Camp Bowie. Texas are home on a 10-day furlough. Mrs.

P. De Jongh who was lil the past week has recovered and able to attend church Sunday. Mrs Oscar Donma is one of the regular clerks in the Bee Hive Store. Mr. and Mrs.

Donald Dunnink and sons were at the Harry Ter Wee home near Sioux Center Sunday. Mrs. Betty Gross, R. who had been working in the Hull i hospital left Friday for her home in Sanborn. Mrs.

Bray, her mother, will leave this week with Betty for Pensacola, Fla. Rev. and Mrs. J. Kregel were supper guests this week.

Wednes evening tit the homo oj Mr. and G. De Leetiw. Mr. August Smit and Jennie Vis returned home Sunday morning from their visit in California.

Dec. 14th will be the annual congregational meeting at the 1st Ref. church. Election of officers and the language question nnd other business will take plaop. Retiring Elders: 'M.

Prins. C. Do Wilt, L. R. Kooiker: retiring deacons: W.

Clacrbont nn1 J. Boote. Mrs. P. J.

Oostenink was Rl years oM Thursday. Children and grandchildren and great grandchildren came to congratulate her and a nice birthday cake with SI candles on it was quite an attraction for the youngsters. Oostenink Kas 1C great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Brnnsting ami children of Newkirk spent Friday evening at the A. H. BrunKting home. The young folks attended the basketball game that was played between Newkirk and Hull. Hull won both games.

Mrs. Overbaugh had the following guests Sunday evening at dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. "Lutjens, S.ct.

and Mrs. Eddie Lutjens, Mrs. Wm. Reit and children. Messrs, and Mesdames Wm.

Gvmnink and Harry Vander Schaaf were Sioux City business callers Saturday. At the business meeting of the Christian Endeavor of the First Ref. church the following officers were elected: Rev. Kregel. Xornuui Ver Sec.

Bernico Vander" Wilf. Angel.vn Vander Wilt. air. and Mrs. Wm.

Van Wyk of ShoMon wore at the of Mr. and J. Hoksbergtn and supper guests the Dick De hnnu- Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

Martin Kenning and children Rock Valley Saturday aftonuiun. Mr. Keuuing mean i don't need any coupons for electricity?" FEED FOR PROFIT Maximum livestock gain? with a minimum amount of feed is a vital war-time necessity. In war or peace it is just plain common sense and good business, and pays the most in feeding profits. Gain Mineral Stock Food combines the high quality proteins, vitamins and minerals, that arc required for health, rapid growth ami economical gains.

It is made to give you the most in maximum gain nnd profit per unit of feed. Feeding for maximum production with the greatest economy in of national recommendations common ponse. profitable feeding. Ask your dealer for Big Gain Mineral Stock Food. JOHN YERDOORN GRANGE CITY COAT CLEARANCE 150 Winter Coats Reduced from to All brand new Fall and Winter styles.

Some plain untrimmed, and others with big fur trims. Untrimmed Styles 1.88 O.88 to 10 Fur Trim 9Q- 88 to from well known lines of better manufacturers. See them, today at SHELDON 12 YIELDS Henry Heidbrink of Plymouth County, Iowa, is the Corn Belt Champion, producing bushels of Bound corn per acre. OF SOUND CORN IS WHAT COUNTS You Ask Us "How Much Reid Hybrid Yield?" Rs shown at the left, Reid has produced over 200 bushels per acre when thickly planted on a specially prepared piece larfct. What will REID do for you? Well, of Reid Yellow and Reid White Hybrid customers from north to south agree that it produces the most corn and has these added advantages: 1.

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Higgins. No points, no coupons--no rationing of electricity. Not that it's any less important than food, or fuel, or shoes. In fact, electric power has rightly been called the life-blood of war production. But our government does ask all of us to use electricity wisely.

Even though there's no shortage in sight, the making of electricity requires manpower, fuel, transportation and critical materials--things on which war has 'first call today. So, be as careful with electricity as with coupons. all you need--but need all you use. Hear "Report to the fiation," news program of the week, 'every Tuesday evening, C.W.T., Columbia Btoadautins System. Iowa Public Service Company at FARMERS BEST Hogs like it because it tastes good and is good for them.

It has just the right proportion of proteins, i a i and minerals, when ied with a grains, to keep your hogs contented while they're putting on those extra pounds thai mean extra profits. Farmer's Mutual Co-op. Co. Alton Games Fred lives in Sronson, Iowa, and has been with the "North Western" for 20 years. Although his work probably will never make headline news, his job is vital.

For he belongs to that vast army of workers who keep roadbeds in top condition. No "fair weather" men, these! Cotae rain or shine, sub-zero temperature or blizzard weather, they're on the job. Ties need replacement--new rail is to be laid--ballast is to be added whatever the job they do it cheerfully well. But when Fred's driving a rail spike or tightening a bolt we wonder if he wish occasionally, for the sake of his fighting sons, that a uniformed Jap or I i were the objects of his attention. He'd hardly be human if he didn't.

For his son, Sergeant Walter, has seen action as a bomber gunner in Sicily; Sergeant Ray has had nine months in North Africa; while Bill's two hectic years in the Merchant Marine included service on the tanker Iowa Arrow when it was torpedoed! Then there's Lieutenant Elvin, who has seven years of service behind him and is now an instructor at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Fighting fathers and fighting Sons Western" has many of them. Some are fighting on the a a i Front, others on Battle Front. But they're all plaving a real part in this war! SERVING AWEP.iCA IN AND PEACE FOR ALMOST A CENTURY.