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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1944
Page
2
Local residents and service members listed in town notices
Mrs Bernard McCarthy and family return home from visits as Sgt Bernard McCarthy awaits assignment to a squadron at Cherry Point North Carolina. Georganne Rudiger and Clarice Meek plan weekend and conference travels. Community members receive new addresses, travel plans, and military postings along with local social welfare updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard McCarthy
Justin Ad Michael
Tha Pys
Henry McCarthy
Osage
McCarthy
Chicago
Prine Air Wing
Fleet Marine Joe
M.C.A.S
Sqcn
Cherry Point
N. C
Georganne Rudiger
Monmouth College
Monmouth
George
Rudiger
Clarice Meek
Deseines
Iowaress Women’s Association
Fort Des Moines
Pao
T. J. Berdo
Louisiana
Henry Berdo
Thomas J. Berdo
Co. E
Camp Livinston
Walter Rich
Wile
James M. Casey
Jyth Cov. Recn
Sada
Saco
Maine
American Pearl Button Company Softball Team Seeks Games
Art Edmondson announces the American Pearl Button Company softball team will play any in their section. The organized squad seeks games for the season and features experienced players. Those interested may contact Art Edmondson at 538 W by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Edmondson
American Pearl Button Company
Fersong
American Pearl
Telephone
Major League Baseball Results and Schedule Highlights
On Thursday the St Louis Cardinals beat the Cleveland Indians 5 to 1 and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox 2 to 0. Several games were postponed including Philadelphia at New York and Boston at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Christopher
Boston
Johnson
Harder
Trout
Kramer
Dietrich
K L. Et
St Louis
Washington
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh Boston
Local residents host gatherings and holiday visits
Pte Lawrence Lukavsky of Camp Hale and his Detroit wife spent a week with his parents Edd Lukavsky in Fairfield. Sunday, families of Friese, Lukavsky, and Greiner joined them. VFW adjutant Jess Radda installed new officers in Fairfield with E R Barham, John Pehler, and Norman Schoonover. Ensign Marguerite Haray, WAVES, visited her mother Emma Hardy, then left for Des Moines and Lexington to see cadet Keith Hardy before returning for next week’s move to South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lukavsky
Camp Hale
Colorado
Detroit, Mich
Edd Lukavsky
Charles Friese
Edwin Lukavsky
Carl Greiner
Jess Radda
V.F.W
Fairfield
Dimmitt Vorhies Post
E. R. Barham
John Pehler
Norman Schoonover
Marguerite Haray
Emma Hardy
Des Moines
Lexington
Keith Hardy
Wentworth Military Academy
South Carolina
Boston
Hospital Births Listed For Four New Babies
Classified ads report four newborns born yesterday and last night at the hospital. Parents include Mr and Mrs Paul Hanson Route 4 with a son at 3 10 weighing seven pounds 9 ounces, Mr and Mrs Bernard Barger 422 South 3rd with a son at 5 32 weighing seven pounds four ounces, Mr and Mrs Everett Goodwin Route 3 with a daughter at 11 55 weighing five pounds one and one half ounces, and Mr and Mrs Clifford Weidner 508 North Lawa with a daughter at 9 15 weighing seven pounds six and one half ounces. All fathers serve in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hanson
Route 4
Bernard Barger
South 3Rd
Everett Goodwin
Foute
Clifford Weidner
North Lawa
Armed Services
Country Club Dinner and Evening Program Highlights
Members and guests enjoyed a dinner at the Country Club followed by a golf program on the west course with instruction from T. L. Brookhart. Ray Whitefer hit the best member drive and Guy Knauss the longest shot for guests. Ralph Shannon spoke on golfers and attitudes toward the game. Zelather Taylor led tap dancing with six young girls, plus dancing by Zelather. Joi Harp staged boxing exhibitions by local high school students with several closely fought bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiith
T. L. Brookhart
Ray Whitefer
Guy Knauss
Ralph Shannon
A. W. Clow
Zelather Taylor
Zelather
Maxine Cyrone
Mary Ann Miller
Connie
Peggy Knauss
Sharon Kelley
Phyllis McKeown
Leone Taylor
Matt Whittaker
Clayton Bear
Fifty Women to Lead YWCA Membership Drive
The YWCA annual membership drive will involve about 500 women under chairmanship of Mrs. A. E. Atchison with ward assistants Irene Ward Edna Mercer Ha Dawson Susie Johnson. Regular memberships cost $5 and include access to all YWCA activities. 90 girls received donated memberships last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A
A. E. Atchison
Irene Ward
Edna Mercer
Ha Dawson
Susie Johnson
U.W
Y.W
Y.M.C.A
J. W. Baker Relief Corps Highlights Meeting
Westchester reported April 28 that twelve officers and three members attended the J. W. Baker Relief Corps session. Florence Woodford presided as reports on secretary and treasurer were approved. Fund details and plans for future activities were discussed with thanks to donors and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
J. W. Baker Relief Corps
Florence Woodford
Relief Committee
Red Cross
Memoris Cay
Veteran Owen Woods Taken to Des Moines Hospital
Owen Woods, a World War I veteran, was taken to the veteran's hospital in Des Moines after falling seriously ill. The exact nature of his ailment could not be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Woods
Veteran's Hospital
Des Moines
Warden Davis Praised After Iowa Reformatory Probe
Gov. Hickenlooper commends Warden Foss Davis of the Town State Reformatory for an efficient job after an extended investigation into conditions following 10 escapes earlier this year. The inquiry, led by R. W. Nebergall with William McFarlin, found no need for drastic policy changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Foss Davis
Town
State Reformatory
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Reformatory
Board of Control
R. W. Nebergall
Iowa Bureau of Investigation
William McFarlin
Postwar adhesives promise bonds stronger than the material
The new adhesives will vastly improve joins in wood cloth metal and plastics. Some bonds fail before the glue lines under stress, highlighting adhesive strength over substrate.
Liver And Iron Content In Pork Liver Higher
Liver and iron content are similar across animals, but pork liver contains more iron than others.
Cherbourg and Avord Hit by Allied Fortresses in 12th Straight Raid
Allied heavy bombers struck Cherbourg and Avord air base as part of a 12th day of pre invasion raids. formations of Marauders and escorts attacked targets across France despite clouds. The Cherbourg assault marked a new main target this offensive with 21st major operation reported by U.S. communique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Cherbourg
Avord
Paris
France
United States
Normandy
Birthday salute to Mrs. W. A. Whiting on 87th
Very special birthday greetings are offered to Mrs. W. A. Whiting a three quarter century club member as she turns 87 today. She resides with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Turner and visited her son Hollis Whiting and family in Crawfordsville this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Whiting
Daugstor
Harry Turner
Hollis Whiting
Crawfordsville
Doyle Plecker Anniversary Observed by Couple
Mr and Mrs Doyle Plecker observe a wedding anniversary today marking years of married life. Nearby friends and relatives may join in celebrating the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Doyle Plecker
Messer Family Celebrates Thomas Max Messer Birthday
The article notes the second birthday for Thomas Max Messer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Messer, and celebrates Billy Swift's 14th birthday, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Swift of Pleasant Hill. Several local women greet them, including Mrs. H. B. Graham of Crawfordsville and Lucille Kurtz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Max Messer
Mrs
Donald Messer
Billy Swift
Pat Swift
Pleasant Hill
TS 14
H. B. Graham
Crawfordsville
Lucille Kurtz
J. L. Mayer
T. G. Lee
Della Little
Wettie Conner
Child Study Meets With Mrs. G. Kerr
The April meeting of the Child Study department of Fortnightly club was held with Mrs. George Kerr presiding. Twenty-one members attended with guests Mrs. Dennis Lynch and Mrs. W. D. Dwyer. The group planned Russian War Relief kit packing and discussed next year’s program and a May 5 children’s party weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Study Department of Fortnightly Club
George Kerr
Dennis Lynch
W. D. Dwyer
A. J. Bielefeldt
E. G. Slumm
Stan Kiesey
Paul Horak
W. A. Erbe
Army air forces fill many jobs with Air WACs
More than 200 kinds of army air forces duties are filled by members of the Women's Army Corps. WACs on duty with the AAF are designated as Air WACs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Forces
Women’s Army Corps
AAF
Air Wacs
U S Air Force Milestone This Month
A fragment notes U S air force activities this month with unclear details. The readable portion mentions a month related air force topic and potential developments or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. &Th Air Force
Social Calendar Highlights Church and Club Events
Friday family night supper at the Methodist church and multiple club meetings. Nineteenth Century Club lunch at 10, co operative suppers for several groups, Rainbow Girls and Daughters of Union Veterans events, Pythian Sisters meet, Prairie Flower youths, Friendly Social Club and Handcraft group gatherings with bring dishes. O.E.S. regular and special meetings noted for Wednesday. CCR class at West Chester on Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rh. H. McCleery
Order of Rainbow Girls
Beene Masonic Temple
Daughters of Union Veterans
St.Miracccum Legion Hall
R. E. Brown
Puesdsv
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Prairie Flower Young People’s
Newt Benson
Rosa Lewis
W. L. Rukgaber
C.C.C
West Chester Methodist Church
Merle Eckers
Lee Craiz
Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Carl Phillips
Mrs Carl Phillips hosted eight Rural Woman's club members and guests including Mrs Dale Kellogg and Children of Morning Sun and Norma Jean Rhodebeck. President Mrs Claude Rhodebeck presided as the business session followed by guessing games led by Mrs Lester Luckenbill. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Luckenbill and Mrs Grant Humston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Phillips
Rural Woman's Club
Dale Kellogg
Morning Sun
Norma Jean Rhodebeck
Claude Rhodebeck
Lester Luckenbill
Luckenbill
Grant Humston
Riboflavin Source Milk Tops Livestock Costs
Riboflavin source milk remains the largest single provider of riboflavin and offers this nutrient at less than half the cost of other livestock sources.
Mrs Bell Hosts Fleur de Lis Club Meeting
The Fleur de Lis club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Ray Bell's home with fifteen members attending. Guests viewed housedress modeling and heard family tree stories including fourth generation tenants on Jackson township farms. Verle Gallagher and P F Whistler provided seasonal refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleur de Lis Club
Ray Bell
Jackson Township
Raymond Whisler
Verle Gallagher
P. F. Whistler
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Holds All Day Meeting
Five members of the Grace Hill Ladies Aid met at the Community building for an all day session. Mrs. Nelson Woodford led devotions and hymns, with Mrs. Max Waterhouse at the piano. Roll call included a Bible incident from 1st Chronicles and plans for a two week follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Nelson Woodford
Max Waterhouse
Chron
Dinner honors Don McClure before service departure
Don McClure was honored at a Co operative Service company dinner in the Y. M. C. A community room attended by 82 people. The employer presented a farewell gift to remind him of his days as bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McClure
Co-operative Service Company
Mr. McClure
Public Assembly Safety Legislation Spurred by Cocoanut Grove Fire
Following the Cocoanut Grove disaster in Boston late 1942 there is a surge of interest in safety laws for public gathering venues. Cities are enacting ordinances governing night clubs theaters halls churches and similar assembly spaces to improve protection for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tatapoochan Girls Go on Penny Hike
The Tatapoochan Camp Fire girls met yesterday at guardian Mrs. George Dowell home. Mrs. Dowell served refreshments and the girls began a penny hike with attendees Beatrice Bartholow Carla Guther Barbara Godwin Colleen Godwin Lucille Schneider Jane Turner Pat Weldin Biddy Johnson Lucille Franzen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatapoochan
George Dowell
Dowell
Mrs. Dowell
Beatrice Barthelow
Carla Guther
Barbara
Colleen Godwin
Lucille Sehneider
Jane Turner
Pat Weldin
Biddy Johnson
Lucille Franzen
Mrs L Neiswanger Hosts Pansy Hill Club Meeting
Mrs L Neiswanger entertained ten club members and two guests Mrs Russell Goodin and Mrs B B Bordwell at a yesterday afternoon gathering. A brief business session was followed by a flower exchange and sewing for the Red Cross. Mrs E L Rouse to host in May. Refreshments were served with seasonal touches assisted by Mrs Bordwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Neiswanger
Pansy Hill Club
Russell Goodin
B. B. Bordwell
Neiswanger
Red Cross
E. L. Rouse
Bordwell
Valley Ladies Aid Hosts Quilting Bee and Meeting
The Valley Ladies Aid held an all day quilting bee with thirteen members and visitors, lunch at noon, and a quilt donated to Mrs. Stagers of Richland. Mrs. Homer Mayer led the meeting, and Mrs. Carl Caering was elected financial secretary replacing Myrtie Frank who moved to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valey Ladies Aid Society
Barbara Hienry
Junior Henry
Lee Henry
Peace Dollar Minting History Note
The Peace Dollar issued in 1921 bears the word Peace beneath the eagle. It has never been recalled, but no coins have been struck since 1935.
Cinchona seedling program expands to seven republics
The United States has grown 131000 high grade cinchona seedlings used for quinine and distributed to seven American republics, with 200000 more awaiting placement.
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Joe Simmering
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Dick Crossett
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Hubert Lehrer
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Robert Wiley
Earl Loveless
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U and I
Ben Holt
Ainsworth
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P. S
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