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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1944
Page
2
Dp. Co. Griggs shipped cattle to Chicago and plans a brief stay there. Families from Peoria and Richland visited Wayland and local relatives including Susie Waters. A P.T.A. rummage sale is set for April 28. Addresses and transfers for service members from Camp Roberts, Camp White, and Camp San Luis Obispo are noted, with local engagements and Legion activities included.
Dr and Mrs Duane Foriash welcome a six pound seven ounce daughter born at 6 50 yesterday afternoon. Roberta Weiland Riverside had an appendectomy yesterday. Harold Fulton was discharged this afternoon after a yesterday admission. Mrs Paul Hazlett and daughter Myrna Marie Ainsworth were discharged this afternoon. Mrs Arthur Merz and daughter Sandra Kay of Britton also discharged.
Results include Philadelphia topping New York 8 to 4 and Boston edging Washington 5 to 4. Detroit faced Chicago in a postponed game. only other schedules listed.
Cincinnati 10, St. Louis 3. Philadelphia 4, New York 3. Brooklyn 11, Boston 3. Onstago 2 at Pittsburgh postponed. Brooklyn Ostermueller 1 0 at Boston Tobin 1 1. Chicago Fleming 4 1 at Pittsburgh Roe 0 1. St. Louis Jurisich 0 0 at Cincinnati Walters 0 1. Only games scheduled.
Mr and Mrs Harry MecCal and Mrs Wahneetah Ingalls arrived home from wintering in Tampa Florida before summer in Washington. They visited friends in Jackson Michigan. Georganne Rudiger Monmouth College speech recital at Little Theater included Junior Miss reading. Cpl Wilma Brower guest of honor at D N Anwyl dinner. Pvt William R Arnold now at Camp Beale California. Pratt family report LeRoy Pratt promoted to special CBAC after trip to west coast.
East Highland column recounts residents visiting county seat in Friday events and weekend callers. Names include Henry Prymek Rose Lungquist Frank Mincer Anton Weber Edna ABE Moberly Leona Mincer Vera Jean Lewis Arthur Horn families and Mary Dvorak Ramona Marshall Leonard Moberly reports a transfer.
Washington Demons opened their season under tough weather, losing to Muscatine to 1 in most events. Coach Harp noted limited practice due to mud and cold, with many races not yet organized and warming up constrained, as sixteen athletes competed and several top finishes were recorded by Washington and Muscatine runners.
Mrs. O C Boshart joined a National T T T board meeting at Hotel Ft Des Moines. A new chapter A P Town was installed and a banquet followed. She serves as National T T T secretary. Rev Willard Leichty and Grace Ausburger events noted with farewell.
The article argues starch is essential to fabric glue and war materials, urging farmers in Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Indiana and Illinois to boost corn deliveries. It notes processing plants idle or half run, warns of jeopardized future war supplies, and cites a weekly need of over 20 million bushels.
Republican Women's clubs of the first district plan an all day meeting at the Y M C A community room on Friday followed by a cooperative noon dinner. Leaders from Britt Garner West Branch and Washington county welcome all county women to join the convention with talks on membership and district rules and a program including music and a flag salute. The district covers Johnson Van Buren Jefferson Henry Lee Des Moines Scott Muscatine Louisa Cedar and Washington counties.
Gleason L. Archer announces that if Roosevelt gains four more years regimentation would trap American business and life. The statement portrays the national committee’s plan to attract millions of lost democrats and criticizes the presidency and its Palace guard. The note introduces Archer as Suffolk University founder with other named figures.
The Women's Missionary Society evening division of United Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. S W Livingston's home with Nelle Samson as co host. Devotions led by Mrs W W Caldwell pondered The Span of Justice from Prov 3 33 and 2 Tim 2 was read. Mrs Caldwell urged care for service members families. The group discussed The Christian Home with topics on foundations dangers and the home altar. Reports on the Keota missionary convention and church flowers were shared as the evening closed with a social hour and cold refreshments.
Announcement of the coming marriage of Martha Escher daughter of Mrs Celia Escher to Peter Rotenburger of Riverside. The wedding is set for nine o clock Wednesday morning May 3 at Holy Trinity church in Richmond. Mrs Vern Escher hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Escher with games recipes and prizes.
Carl W. Danielson field supervisor for the Farm Credit Administration will be at the Farm Bureau office in Washington on Tuesday May 2 from 10 30 A M to 4 00 P M to help farmers make out 1944 Crop loan applications. Farmers needing funds for seed feed tractor fuel and repairs on machinery should arrange to see him on that date.
A group of Iowa congressmen were reported as members of the executive committee, highlighting the regional leadership role within the party structure. The article notes several named individuals and their positions on the panel, underscoring ongoing legislative coordination.
Damascus Shrine members met at the Masonic temple with Mrs. Paul Snak enberg presiding. A school of instruction is set for May 23 led by Jessie Means. A spring ceremonial is planned for May 25. Mrs Snakenberg will represent Damascus at Supreme Shrine in Chicago May 2 and 3. Attendees include Mrs Fred Reid and Dr Fred Reid.
Private banks operate under the Federal Reserve system created by act of 1913. Capital stock is owned by member banks including all national banks and other state banks and trust companies that applied for membership and were admitted.
Include ripe olives in Spanish sauces for a rich fruity oil flavor. Whole, chopped, or pitted olives add a delectable note, elevating the dish with their depth.
Mr and Mrs J R Aldendifer of Lincoln Ill announce their daughter Marianne Aldendifer will wed Captain C E F Tucker at the Episcopal church in Lincoln on May 27. The couple, engaged in Lincoln, have been visiting in the Tucker home in San Antonio where Captain Tucker teaches at Randolph Field.
Mrs Charles Rothlisberger hosted the Rosemary club gathering for members and husbands. Bridge was played at five tables with women’s high score won by Mrs George Horn and men’s by Dell Walker. Refreshments were served by guest Miss Bauer and Mrs Dell Walker.
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