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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1944
Page
2
Local residents share news of relatives in the armed forces with overseas service in England and Pensacola. A charity card party is planned at the Masonic Temple with door prizes, and many townspeople travel for visits with family and to continue postings or schooling, including assignments to Camp Beale and Santa Rosa.
Activities include child health conferences in offices on Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. in Wellman and office. A home nursing class is scheduled for Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in Kalona.
The text notes hogs do not crush small grains well and cannot access their nutrients when fed whole. It recommends grinding wheat barley rye and similar feeds to break hard outer layers and improve digestion.
At the hospital Mr and Mrs George Spanier are parents of a daughter weighing seven pounds eight and a half ounces born at 1058 last night. Mrs Wayne Chamberlain underwent an appendectomy this morning. Mrs Stanley Thompson underwent a major operation this morning. Mrs Albert Wehr was discharged this afternoon.
Crawfordsville native Dr Porter served as superintendent in Delphos Kansas and led churches across Illinois Missouri Iowa and California. He married Lacey Ann Cormack in 1889 and later became business manager at Sterling College before retirement to Crawfordsville where he led the local church for six years. He joined the Journal Three Quarter Century club recalling covered wagon travel from Ohio to Washington County and early farm life west of Washington.
Navy reports a major Pacific victory with no American ships lost and 25 Japanese ships sunk during a western Carolines operation. Allied air forces destroyed 160 Japanese planes while suffering 25 losses. The tally since war start rises to 1,358 ships sunk and 56 damaged. Wake Island raids and wake-centered air strikes continued in the western Pacific.
Strong formations of American heavy bombers and escorts attacked Germany after a week long lull. About 750 US bombers with 500 fighters struck Brunswick near Berlin and other targets while Notre the Elbe air battles thwarted attempts to raid Berlin.
Dr E W McWilliams is reelected mayor and appoints committees for streets water and ordnance with listed members. Sisterhood officers and auxiliary appointees are named. Several residents and service members are noted for movements, returns, and new assignments across Letts Conesville and nearby towns.
Citrus fruits provide daily vitamin C, which the body does not store. Regular consumption can help prevent tiredness, infections, and support strong teeth and gums, especially when other sources are scarce.
The article argues topping a tree worsens its health and appearance. It states that topping promotes heartwood decay and early failure. When a tree becomes too large, complete removal and replacement with a new specimen is preferable to topping.
Mr. Petratz reported a gunshot along the road near Oakland School house. The body was taken to Brighton funeral home. Wounds were ruled personal safety related by an old style 22 caliber revolver. Survived by his wife Bernice Venski, two young sons, parents, four brothers Lloyd Edgar Miles Neal, three sisters including Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Williams. Born October 14 1917 and a Brighton lifelong resident.
John C G Graber born October 13 1858 near Montbeliard France died April 7 1904 at Wayland Iowa age 55 years 5 months 24 days. He joined Sugar Creek church and married Josephine Roth. Survived by wife and many children and grandchildren, with several predeceased. He rests in heavenly peace with Savior Jesus.
The text credits Napoleon with pioneering canning to preserve perishables for his armies and starting beet sugar production to meet about half the world's sugar demand, signaling a shift in food preservation and supply.
A reported East Central Africa case notes that a husband who fails to mend his wife’s clothes could become the defendant in divorce proceedings. The text frames spousal duties and potential legal action in a domestic context.
The Presbyterian Sunday school Homebuilders class held a farewell for Vernon Wittrig who departs soon for military service. Harry Renoux, who is entering the navy, attended as a guest. Sixteen members gathered at the Gene Gorham home, enjoyed social time and games, with Easter decorations and refreshments, and presented Wittrig with a service man gift.
Richland reports Lenten services held April 2 through the week with Rev. A C Roach Rev Hugh Williams and Rev Marlin Dawson conducting two services each. Local real estate changes include E B Rinker selling to Mrs Baker and J N Stahl selling to John Seipes. An operetta Aunt Drusilla's flower garden staged at the school. Birthday group from North End met at Dr and Mrs Swinney home for a cooperative noon dinner. Visits from Letha Schmitter and Asberry Singleton noted. Three flags dedicated at the Christian church American Christian and Service flags. Joe Coffman seriously ill. Will Coffman arrives from Colorado. Gertrude Harken expected tonight.
The Love Elder home hosted 32 Journal employees and families for a farewell dinner to honor W. J. Shannon who is leaving to become a sailor. Barbara Shannon and Barbara Marble celebrated a wedding anniversary. Mr. Marble and Bruce Cowden led a spelling contest while Carl Hancher umpired.
Mrs. J. E. Kunath and Mrs. T. A. Flenner chaired the hostess group for an Eastern Star pinochle party at the Masonic temple. Three tables of players included Mrs. D. D. Davis winning high score and Ms. Della Miller low score. Refreshments followed.
The Woman's Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church held a brief session after Good Friday services with 12 members attending. Miss Tate led devotions on The Man of Justice, with reports from Keokuk Presbytery convention and memorial notices for members.
Mr and Mrs Earl Galloway hosted a gathering for their daughter Phyllis of Garden City Kansas. About sixty neighbors and friends attended a short musical program Frances Whisler played a piano solo Valse Intime and Marjorie Walker sang Say a Prayer for the Boys over There. The hostess was assisted by Mrs George Foster Mrs Ray Whisler Mrs Louis Larsen Miss Walker and Miss Whisler with refreshments.
The Red Cross produced 910 million surgical dressings during 1943 as part of wartime medical supply efforts. The figure reflects large scale manufacturing to support military and civilian medical needs.
Community social calendar lists DeMolay postponed to Monday April 17 at the Masonic temple. Other events include White Shrine benefit card party and bridge at the Masonic temple 8 p.m. and various Bible society and church group meetings with hostesses and co host duties.
Congratulations go to Joseph Shalla and his wife of the Prairie Flower community as they celebrate their 654th wedding anniversary today. Also Mr and Mrs Max Marble reach their 33rd anniversary. Birthdays today include Ezra Goodwin of Hayesville and Bessie I Ross of Washington. Goodwin born 1860 in Illinois and Ross born 1863 in New York.
Many happy returns are offered today to C. Harry Davis W. D. Crossett Mrs. W. K E Wasson Frankie Smith Elva Mae Cory N F E West Mrs. Mark Waggoner W. M. Tweeten and Pearl Gardner. Robert Sutton in service Harold Pribyl and Edgar Knepp accept greetings. It is the tenth birthday of Warl Albert Zieglowsky. Georganne Rudiger from Monmouth college came home for the weekend and a family birthday dinner tomorrow.
On Easter Sunday April 9 1944 several individuals share birthdays likely not to recur soon. Identified celebrants include Eugenia Dickinson, R L Grimes, Jake Minick, Lacey Dempsey, Roberta Luers, Mrs. Paul McClintic, William Dunbar, Cloyce Conrad, Leo Kiefer, Mrs. Mildred Chorpening McKune, Irma Vincent and Randall Neill.
Paul Herbert Rynor son of Mr and Mrs Paul Rynor of Pleasant Plain will observe his second birthday on Easter Sunday. William Charles Mundt will have his fourth birthday tomorrow.
A historical note states that in virus pneumonia a number of viral agents are believed to be involved, suggesting complex etiologies rather than a single causative pathogen. The text emphasizes unidentified agents and the need for further study.
Mrs. Harold Timmons hosted a courtesy in West Chester for Thomas Kerry Bauer, son of Eldin and Mrs. Bauer. The afternoon included contests and visiting, gifts given on a decorated rack, and pink and blue refreshments. Comrade Sunday school women attended, with former member Mrs. Gene Martin as guest.
Mrs Robert Wiley hosted the G H M club at her Washington area home. All members except one attended. Pinochle at four tables produced high scores for Geraldine Crone and Victor Blattner and low scores for Mrs John Sampson and Eli Jackson. Travel prize went to Mrs Max Cook. May meeting planned at Sam Munson home.
Cedar Township women met at Prairie Flower Church basement for a full day with 21 attendees. A noon cooperative luncheon followed by an afternoon program. Mrs Clayde Knupp presided, reelecting as township chair with Wade Gardner as assistant. Ruth Foster presented the lesson on Methods in Housecleaning and the group praised its usefulness for the year.
Wayland April 8 The Woman s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church will hold an all day meeting at Mt Pleasant on Wednesday April 12 Miss Bunce of Malaya a former school principal and longtime treasurer in Malaya will share wartime experiences An address by Mrs Harry Houseman Muscatine district president precedes a noon sack lunch and continued sessions in the afternoon with readings reports and a round table discussion
Cause famines and wars by reducing farm productivity through manpower shortages and by the effects of invading armies and scorched-earth practices, with roots dating back to earliest recorded history.
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