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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1944
Page
2
Mrs Nellie Dewitt Dunham of Chicago is visiting Washington with her sister in Mt Union. She will depart April 25 to Norfolk Virginia where her husband serves in the United States Navy.
The office will be closed April 17 to May 1. Dr. Sartor notes the closure. Mr. and Mrs. W L Gates returned from Chicago with D B E Nebergall of Albany Oregon. Pvt Maynard Reiner’s new APO address is APO 638 New York City. Mrs. Jesse Busby visits Davenport friends and Mr Busby will stay for an overnight visit. Mary Baldrige visits from State University of Iowa with her mother and brother. Clarence Berkhoff and daughter Karen plan a visit to Wapello for a family dinner as he prepares for service.
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Francis McConnell route one are parents of a daughter born at 11 28 last night weighing nine pounds ten and three quarters ounces Mrs Dora Hesseltine Ollie and Richard Davidson 602 East Tenth Street admitted yesterday as medical patients Everett Borman of Columbus City admitted this morning as a medical patient Mrs Mary Torrance Wayland discharged yesterday afternoon
Washington high announces a planned dual track meet with Mt. Pleasant at Mt. Pleasant on a still undetermined Tuesday afternoon. A large squad of 72 boys is out for track with Clarence Cross as captain, though poor weather limited outdoor practice to two days.
The Friendship Club held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at 515 West Washington with 13 members and guests from Hobart Oklahoma. Mae Gideon led a brief business session in Mrs Lydia Gideon’s absence. Members worked on quilt blocks for Red Cross quilts and new officers presided. Refreshments followed with assistance from Mrs Lawrence Davis.
Mrs Robert West and son Johnnie of Adel arrived for a weekend at the parental R E Shannon home. Pvt Robert Nicola of Camp Livingston La is spending a furlough here with Nicola relatives arriving Thursday. Mr and Mrs Guy Geret of Riverside are parents of a seven and a half pound son born this morning.
James A. Farley, former postmaster general and ex-Democratic national chairman, is shown at the microphone after being unanimously re-elected New York state Democratic committee chairman in New York City. He opposed a third term for Roosevelt but said he would support the party’s 1944 nominee.
The Ladies Aid Society of the United Presbyterian church held its April meeting yesterday with a performance of the play How the Story Grew by society members. Jessie Stewart presided with Mrs J O Matthews leading devotions. Mrs Oscar Lane, general chair, opened the program with a piano piece.
Mrs Boyd White performed solo pieces titled Transcription of Ivory Palaces with a cast including Mrs Lloyd Walker Mrs Lane Mrs Cloyce Stewart and others. Patty Patterson gave two piano solos To a Waterlily and Dancing Doll as the afternoon concluded with tea served at a table decorated in silver and white overseen by Miss Stewart and Sara Pollock.
The article notes that building one light tank requires thirty two tons of coal to fuel steel production and related processes.
Russell Goodin W M and A W Yard secretary announce a regular meeting of Lodge No 26 A and A M to be held on the Friday of each month at the lodge.
Eastbound Buses from Washington depart at 2:60 a m for Bus No 2 10:36 a m for Bus No 6 and 8:50 p m for Bus No 10 All buses head to Chicago Tickets can be purchased at Winga s North Side Cafe North Side Square or Bus Depot for the full coast to coast trip through the local agency WINGA S CAF S Agent
Women’s Society of Christian Service units held April meetings in members’ homes. Lenten offerings were collected, plans made for a father and son banquet and nursery toy drive, and programs featured missionary lessons and student performances. Readings, prayers, and refreshments followed across multiple units.
A digest of upcoming events: Rainbow Girls dinner at 6 30 with O E S and Rainbow parents. regular meeting and installation at 7 30 Mason temple. drama department events at 8 and 9 Mrs Ralph Young and Mrs Leland Carris listed. White Shrine public installation at 8. Pythian Sisters regular meeting at 8. V F W Auxiliary business meeting and initiation at K C hall. Booster club, roll call and seed exchange. Handcraft dept meets 2 30. New Haven Ladies Aid 11 day meeting with pot luck. county Federation convention at damnan Community room Y. John Moninger address. little Flower Circle at p m.
Iowa City and Wellman notable birthdays fill the day with observances. Residents Jean McNamath and Johnette Durst celebrate, along with Karen Engle and Karen Kay Lance. Service members Pvt Maurice Koehler and Staff Sgt Donald Burger mark birthdays, while Thomas Simpson nears the Three Quarter Century club milestone. Tomorrow sees Charles King turning 78.
Tip from a kitchen guide suggests mixing the dressing with potatoes at least one hour before serving. Add other ingredients at the last minute. A touch of finely chopped cucumber adds a bright, exciting flavor.
The past 20 years show a horse life expectancy of 15 years and a mule of 18. About 53 percent of farms use horses or mules only, while 18.6 percent use them in addition to tractors, according to an authority.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Bear hosted a seven o'clock dinner at 311 East Washington Street to honor C. P. Berkhoff who leaves for service soon. Guests included Jo. Good Timer dance committee members and local residents. after the visit, some attendees attended the Jolls Good Timers dance at the Rendezvous.
Mrs A Trenerry and Mrs Ka Wiley co hosted the April Loyal Woman's Luna class gathering at the Trenerry residence. Mrs Cy Bush led a devotional and a business session followed by games and visiting. Private Robert Nicola on furlough surprised the group and refresh ments were served.
A birthday party honored Sheryl Hunsaker daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Hunsaker Jr for her third birthday with friends Judy Edmondson Sandra Ann Jones Sharon Moothart Ronnie Gray Ronnie Armstrong Bobby Sorrell and Connie Buckwalter and their mothers in the Hunsaker home.
Sheryl Hunsaker, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Allen Hunsaker Jr, marked her third birthday yesterday. Mrs C R Goodwin accepts congratulations today on her fiftieth birthday in the community notices.
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