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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1944
Page
2
Francis Haney Promoted to Corporal in Marine Corps
Francis Haney received a March 21 promotion from private first class to corporal while serving in the Marine Corps in the Marshall Islands. His overseas address is available from his parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Haney. Other family notes include Pfe Billy Arnold at New Orleans station and Donald Bishop wounded in Italy with letters from Washington friends. Virginia McLaughlin visits Monmouth College during spring break. Albert and John Simpson host dinner with guests Judy Jones and Mrs J F Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Haney
Cpl. Haney
Marine Corps
Marshall Islands
Frank Haney
Rodney Arnold
New Orleans
Pfe
Billy Arnold
Harry Bishop
Pvt
Donald Bishop
Washington
Virginia McLaughlin
Monmouth College
Don McLaughlin
Monmouth
Hospital Discharges Reported for Local Residents
Mrs. Maurice Krabill and son Donnie Lee of Wayland were discharged yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Monte Beauchamp of Brighton welcomed a daughter at 3 17 this morning weighing five pounds ten and a quarter ounces. Mrs Bill Crayne and daughter Rosann of route one and Florence Weston of 108 East Seventh were discharged this morning. Mrs Dorothy Peters of Moline Jr was discharged this afternoon to her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Krabill
Donnie Lee
Wayland
Monte Beauchamp
Brighton
Bill Crayne
Rosann
Route One
Florence Weston
East Seventh Street
Dorothy Peters
Moline, Jr
Clarence Work
Winfield Captures Tourney With 43 41 Final
Winfield won the independent basketball tournament title 43 to 41 over Crawfordsville. Only two Winfield players finished after others fouled out, Wagner and Doudna each with four fouls. The rough final featured frequent stoppages and a disputed final score. The consolation game saw Katona beat Washington 41 to 39 after overtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Crawfordsville
Wagner
Doudna
Ainsworth
Washington
Falong
Katona
Katona Boys
Ihrenfelt
Lahey
Shalla
Bob Marshall
Nelson
J . Crull
I ’ Whitehead
Dick Marshall
McCormick
McClure
U Botleau
Local residents attend Republican events and visits
Mrs Silas Ross plans to return from Davenport this evening after visiting her son-in-law and daughter, and granddaughter. Dr John Simpson leaves for Oak Park Ill after visiting his mother. Floyd Crayne is home from University Hospital Iowa City after surgery. County residents attended a Republican convention in Des Moines with many delegates elected for the state convention in Chicago. Mrs Lynn Osincup of Waverly visits, and Mrs Riley Provance from Des Moines plans a few days in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Ross
Davenport
C. H. “Duke'’ Woods
Zilpha
John Simpson
Oak Park
Ill
J. F. Simpson
Floyd Crayne
University Hospital
Iowa City
West Chester
Des Moines
Theodore B. Bailey
R. E. Shannon
Co. P Weldin
S. W. Livingston
Eardley Bell
Wellman
L. J. Kehoe
E. FE. Stutsman
William Beggs
C. J. Jungbluth
F. J. Robbins
Ainsworth
E. F. Bauer
R. C. Fergson
George Morrison
T. H. Huston
Crawfordsville
Homer Brinton
Brighton
W. B. Dupuis
John Rittenhouse
Keith Adama
B.C. Foster
R. H. McCleery
T. A. Michels
Chicago
Lynn C. Osincup
Waverly
H. C. Osincup
L. C. Osincup
Riley Provance
Harvey
Washington
Mrs O Unzicker Hosts Neighborhood Coffee Club
Mrs Orville Unzicker hosted a Neighborhood Coffee club gathering yesterday afternoon. Neighbors joining the social afternoon included Mrs Leslie Blick Mrs Floyd Murdock Mrs Grover McKone and Mrs Richard Pratt. Bob Unzicker entertained Cathy and Margaret Pratt Billy Blick and Patty McKone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Unzicker
Leslie Blick
Floyd Murdock
Grover McKone
Richard Pratt
Bob Unzicker
Cathy
Margaret Pratt
Billy Blick
Patty McKone
Illinois Farmers Own Vast Majority of Forest Land
Illinois farmers hold 98 percent of the state's forest land in a pattern that highlights agricultural control over woodland resources across counties. The figure underscores farming's dominant land ownership in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Washington Men's Club Awards Prizes to Winning Teams
Officials present prizes of war stamps to the top teams after a boxing score roundup. Cave Elder, for Washington's Men, distributed awards to first place Win field, second Crawfordsville, and third Kalona amid the close of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cave Elder
Washington
Winfield
Crawfordsville
Kalona
Three Classes Share Supper at United Presbyterian Church
Members of three Sunday school classes at the United Presbyterian Church held a cooperative supper in the church dining room. About 75 people attended as committees from the women’s classes arranged the event and the men’s class organized the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
John A. Stewart
Albert Simpson
Nora Ebner
Dave McLaughlin
H. ©. Finney
W. W. Caldwell
Elizabeth Beamer
George Kerr
John Simpson
Oak Park
Honors to Hora in wartime farming award
George Horn is praised for superior agricultural achievement as part of a wartime program inspired by W G Skelly. The article notes Hora’s church membership, Farm Bureau role, and family, including a son Keith and a brother in the armed forces. The plan aims to reward farmers aiding the war effort and boost soil productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Catholic Church
Washington
The
Farm Bureau
Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association
Skelly O S Company
George Horn
Independent Paper Stock Company
Sumner
Leland L. Boehning
Francisville
Ind
George Saar
Scranton
America
Rural Homemakers Gather for Women’s Day Luncheon Program
Eighty homemakers from eleven townships attended a Rural Women’s Day event at the YMCA Community room. A cooperative lunch was chaired by Mrs. B Ray Bell with Mrs. Maurice Crawford and Mrs. George Horn among special guests. The afternoon featured folk music, demonstrations by 4-H, and tables showing home project work with soy products and household efficiency displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M.C.A
Women‘s Home Project
B. Ray Bell
A. L. Duensing
George Dare
Cloyce Stewart
Joe Te Bockhurst
William Zager
Dale Jones
P. F. Whisler
Homer Jarrard
Frank Beauchamp
Maurice Crawford
George Horn
Virgil C. Wiele
Aileen Campbell
Wapello
Loren Airy
J. W. Chandler
Orville Elder
United States
Washington Township
Will McConnell
Tom Gerdes
Chas. Wiley
Walter So
Howard Andersen
Richard Stephens
Ralph Beauchamp
Robert Holmes
Frank Boshart
Wy Zager
K. W. Donovan
Merle Eckels
Ir Dare
Ilowa
Gates
Mary Lou Stacy
Charlene Hesseltine
Harry Stacy
Good Luck Club
Frances Meacham
Brighton
Helen Knupp
Leota Fishburn
Mary Holbert
Rktth Miller
Oregon
Crawford
Jackson
Washington
Stewart
Dare
Prominent Figure Outlines Food Production Initiative
A notable figure discusses a pre-worthy contribution to food production, outlining goals, potential techniques, and expected community impact. The remarks emphasize sustainable methods, local collaboration, and scalable strategies to boost regional food output.
Two Sisters Honored on Birthdays in Family Party
Marjorie Faulkner hosted relatives last evening to celebrate the birthdays of sisters Nora Faulkner and Wanda Bowden, born March 31 and April 1. Pinochle was played at three tables with prize winners Mrs. Paul Harvey Mrs. T. M. Harvey and Mrs. Bowden. Refreshments were served buffet style with a birthday cake centerpiece presented to Mrs. Bowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Faulkner
Nora Faulkner
Wanda Bowden
Paul Harvey
T. M. Harvey
Faulkner Birthday Event with Mrs Roy Havel Guest
Mrs Roy Havel hosted a gathering where Faulkner hosted guests including an out of town guest named Moines who helped unwrap birthday gifts during the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulkner
Roy Havel
Mrs. Riley Provance
Des Moines
Knights of Pythian to Hold Catfish Supper and Meeting
Members of the Knights of Pythian lodge will host a catfish supper at 7 o’clock Monday evening April 3 at K P hall. The regular lodge meeting will follow the supper. Wayne Kendrick C C 403.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythian Lodge
K. P. Hall
Wayne Kendrick
C. C
Synthetic Rubber Generates More Heat Than Natural Rubber
A study finds heat produced during polymerization is higher with synthetic rubber than natural rubber. Researchers explain heat output varies by chemical composition and processing conditions.
April Fools and Birthday Cakes Across Washington
Washington residents mark birthdays and anniversaries amid playful April 1 humor. Mr. and Mrs. William S. Kyle Jr observe a wedding anniversary while many others, including Patricia Longwell Nadine Payne Dora Minick Jeannette Choate and Clarice Meek, celebrate birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Kyle, Jr
California
Choate Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Lincoln School
Jeannette Fianne Choate marked her seventh birthday as classmates gathered at Lincoln School. Her mother provided birthday refreshments for the first grade gathering before dismissing for the day.
Study Group Meeting at Em ma C Anderson Mission
Mrs E Hebner hosted a March meeting of the Em ma C Anderson Mission study group at the Methodist church with Mrs Fred Mauthe presiding. Mrs A Anderson led devotions and Mrs J D Darton and Mrs M E B DeLauh Lit presented the lesson from World Cera and Methodist Women respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. & Hebner
Emma C. Anderson
The
Methodist Church
Fred Mauthe
A. Anderson
J. D. Darton
Cera
M. EB. DeLauh
Methodiat
Women's Missionary League of Immanuel Lutheran Church
C. H. Anderson
Robert Kephari
William Matucha
J.W. Baker Relief Corps
West Chester
J. BE. Coffey
Sanitation Crusader Noah Webster Highlighted as Epidemic Historian
Noah Webster described as a historian of epidemic diseases and a crusader for cleanliness. In 1706 he authored the first American epidemiology work, marking a milestone in public health literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Webster
Local Women to Attend Keokuk Missionary Society Convention
The 61st annual convention of the Presbytery of Keokuk women’s missionary societies takes place Wednesday in the Federated church in Keota with Harriet Clendenning of Keota presiding. Attendees include officers from several towns and the Rev. Ewing Bailey of Morthmouth to speak. a memorial service will honor Mrs. N. E. Lea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Societies of Presbytery of
Keokuk
Federated Church In
Keota
Harriet Clendenning
D. D. Davis
Roger Sherman
Washington
Clint Rhea
Crawfordsville
Merle McDowell
West Chester
Mae Sturgeon
Ralph Howell
Jas. Kongable
Winfield
L. RB. Pierce
Laura Rock
Morning Sun
W. E. Paul
Davenport
United Presbyterian Church
Mra. Ewing Bailey
Mormouth
C. W. McLavehna Washington
Mra. N. KE. Lea
Eila Montgomery
Grace Hill Families Host Social With Play and Quiz
Residents of Grace Hill gathered for a community social at the Grace Hill building. Mrs Nelson Woodford and Mrs Clyde Dawson presented a play There is One Born Every Minute, while Mrs Ira Mikseh led an anagram contest followed by a Bible quiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill
Nelson Woodford
Clyde Dawson
Ira Mikseh
Aid Society Sews for Red Cross at Valley Meeting
The Valley Ladies Aid Society met all day Wednesday with seven members, sewing overalls for the Red Cross. Rev Milo Phillips led a short devotional. Mrs Homer Mayer presided. Mrs Carl Mayer and Mrs Homer Mayer were chosen to attend the Guild meeting in London. Next gathering will be at Mrs Harry Hamilton’s. Red Cross work and quilting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Mary Frederick
Red Cross
Milo Phillips
Homer Mayer
Carl Mayer
London
Harry Hamilton
Post-nuptial Party Held for Mrs Rath’s Daughter-in-law
Mrs Jennie Rath hosted a Riverside Foresters hall shower for the new daughter-in-law with bingo won by Mrs Lewis Weber and others placing. Guests included many Rath and Weber family members. A two course lunch followed a gift opening, with coin envelopes toward chinaware. Sgt Jenkins gave a brief talk on her service and potential reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Highland
Jennie Rath
Foresters Hall
Riverside
Lewis Weber Winnies
Janice Hora
Inez Sweeting
Howare Fisher
Hester Minser
Edd Kueneman
Lewis
Jon Weber
Vanna Genkins
Arbus Horn
Janice
Oral Rath
Mary
Velma Meeks
Howard Fisher
Alda Schmidt
Mary Jugenheimer
Catherine Rotenburger
Anna Kupka
Ed Kueneman
Oscar Gerot
Ed Hora
Leona Rath
Clara Vremek
Ruby
Frank Micer
Hester
Betty Gerot
Georgy Hora
Keith
Widebur Rath
Margery Jenkins
Washington
Jenkins
Homemakers Club Social at Taylor School House
Members and families of the Homemakers group enjoyed a social evening at the Taylor Schoolhouse to raise funds for the Red Cross reaching 165 dollars. Prizes went to Mrs Neill Trotman Elmer Bontrager Mr and Mrs Amos Stout and Jimmy Redlinger. Committee in charge included Mrs Callie Woodford and Mrs Virgil Lite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Taylor Schoolhouse
Red Cross
Neill Trotman
Elmer Bontrager
Amos Stout
Jimmy Redlinger
Callie Woodford
Virgil Lite
Cork Substitute Developed From Farm Waste Pith Fibers
A new cork substitute made from pith and fibers derived from farm wastes has been developed, offering an alternative material for bottle stoppers and related uses. The invention aims to reduce reliance on traditional cork and promote recycling of agricultural byproducts.
Local Community Welcomes New Families and Refreshments
Mrs Woodford and other residents hosted a gathering for the arriving Max Waterhouse family and refreshed attendees with refreshments provided by committee members Mrs Milkseh and Mrs John William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodford
Max Waterhouse
Mra
Milkseh
John William
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
H. H. Allen
Sst
Doug Dowell
Overseas
England
Lil
Otto Walton
Judy Jones
Clarence Berkhoff
Frank Shephard
Arnold
O. Unzicker
Little’s Furniture
TOR .N.ncnn
Officials
Bielefeldt, McCormick, Harp
Homemakers
Twinam
Zager
Diensing
Clayde
Acme
Patricia Longwell
Frank Longwell
Nadine Payne
O. C. Payne
Dora Minick
Frances Minick
Roy Gordon
Palmer Schilling
Robert KE. Arthur
Hierry Hagie
O. R. Mayo
D. J. Patterson
Hazel Stewart Alberron
Madison
Wisc
Charles Long
Set. J. T
Tom” Stewart
Donald Hunt
Pete Rich
John Robertson
Gayle Kelley
Harold Thomassen
Jake Fisher
Merle Edwards
Jeannette Elaine Choate
Robert Choate
LeRoy Kain
Daie
Patty Lou Meyer
Ernest Meyer
Frank Kephart
and Mires
Fay Cherwinker
Haskins
Carolyn Danielle Brow
Edward Brown
Audrey Keller
Delmar Keller
Aluuworth
DL. Rohrer
U. S. Navy
BE. DD. Miller
Roger Romine
Ralph
Wayne Cline
Daroline
Donald Amrine
Carl Amrine
Dontie Joe Rich
Rempa Hampsher
Ketty Redlinger Poror
Clarice Meek
Journal
Rolla
Mre
Beulah Ferguson
Aledo, UL
Jeannette Fianne Choate
Lincoln School
E. Hebner
Monds&y
A. J. Bielefeldt
S. Iowa
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
T. J. Sorden
Ward Essley
Iowa Ave
Ray Whisler
American Legion Auxiliary
C. R. Anderson
Tipton
C. R. McCutchen
Weineetay
Harmony Club
Marvin Warnock
D.C
West Chester Meth
Nellie Boot
Reif
E.O. Club
Floyd Olds
Missionary Society
Grace Hill Families’ Community Social
Aid Society
Taylor School
Cork
Lemmon
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