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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1944

Page

2

Local News Briefs From Cedar Rapids and Oakland Visit

Local resident G. E. Frey a professional mas seur will attend a event at the Cy Bush residence 324 E Washington St on Saturday August 5. Dale W. Sheetz left Cedar Rapids Monday after a ten day furlough with family and friends planning a day in Oakland California with his sister Virginia before heading to Lemoore Field California. Mrs Oscar Sheetz Rosella Max Mrs Lois Miles and Caf ferie Stover spent Sunday evening and Monday with Mr and Mrs Dale Loeffler of Cedar Rapids.

G. E. Frey Cy Bush Washington St Pfe Dale W. Sheetz Cedar Rapids Oakland California Virginia Lemoore Field Calif Oscar Sheetz Rosella Max Lois Miles Cafferie Stover Dale Loeffler

Results of Major League Games

Standings show St. Louis leading the American League with a .584 mark and Boston at .531. Monday results include St. Louis over Washington 3 2 and Philadelphia beating Chicago 3 2. Pitchers Harris and Black for Philadelphia face Lopat and Humphries for Chicago in today’s only scheduled games.

W. L St. Louis Boston New York Cleveland Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Washington Harris Black Lopat Humphries

National League standings and results update

National League standings show St. Louis leading with 69-26 .726, Cincinnati 64-42, Pittsburgh 50-40, New York 46-51, Chicago 42-47, Boston 39-56, Philadelphia 37-55, Hepkiyna 38-68. Latest games: New York 9 Cincinnati 6. St. Louis 1 Cincinnati 9. Pittsburgh 12 Boston 5. St. Louis 14 Brooklyn 5. Cincinnati 5 New York 4. Chicago at Philadelphia postponed due to strike. night games listed for St. Louis at Pittsburgh and Chicago at Philadelphia.

W. Lt. Pet St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia Hepkiyna Brooklyn Brecheen Sewell

Navy Ensign William Fawn Home on Leave Soon

Mr and Mrs W P Rawn received a telegram that their son Ensign William Fawn now in San Francisco will be home on leave in a few days He served the last year in the New Guinea and Pacific Islands area Mrs James Larsen and her son Charles of Minden Nebraska arrived for a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs G B Holden

W. P. RaWn Ensign William Fawn San Francisco Calif Navy New Guinea Pacificslands James Larsen Charles Minden Nebr G B. Holden Lawrence Herrick Jeanette Helmick James D. Helmick Columbus Junction Germany Europe Burdette Brown AMMC Hutchinson Kas Vernon Brown San Diego

Penicillin Administered to Wilbur Wenger Near Rheumatic Fever

In Wayland on August 1 Wilbur Wenger son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wenger was taken to Henry County hospital for penicillin treatment and returned home Sunday noon due to rheumatic fever. The article also notes illnesses at the hospital and local community activities including a 27th annual Flowers threshing picnic and funerals, visits, and church attendance.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Wilbur Wenger Ralph Wenger Henry County Hospital P. P. Wyse Mahlon Wyse Ida Posa Chicago

Visitors depart after family gatherings in Adel and La Porte City

Mrs Willam Sartor and children from Adel and La Porte City families left for home after visiting Dr and Mrs M H Sartor and sister Mrs Wendell Baker. Martha Birka heads to Sioux City for work after two weeks with Cyrus and Mrs Birka. Mr and Mrs King Palmer returned to Des Moines after business trip with Mrs Palmer visiting sister Mrs Robert Young. Mrs David Allen came back from Excelsior Springs after a two week stay. An Argulus Larson patient at Iowa Lutheran hospital in Des Moines shows signs of improvement as she eats better and asks questions though not fully conscious. parents Mr and Mrs Adolph Larson report her general condition improving.

Willam Sartor Adel Caroleen Sartor Robert Davis Des Moines Courtwright Hawley Ruth Betty la Porte City M. H. Sartor Wendell Baker Martha Birka Sioux City Cyrus Birka Mrs. King Palmer Mr. Palmer Mrs. Palmer Robert Young Argilus ‘Larson Iowa Lutheran Hospital Adolph Larson Arylus

Tavern operator shot in head after refusing beer sale

Ottumwa police report Bernard McGwin, tavern operator, was shot in the head Tuesday by one of two men who demanded beer. He said the assailants cried this is a stickup and fled after firing. McGwin sustained only a minor wound.

Ottumwa Bernard McGwin McGwin

Mason and Mullen Families Visit with Mrs Jugenheimer

Marjorie and Elizabeth Ann Mullen spent a few days with the Elmer Mason family in Havre. The Mullens joined the Masons for a Sunday dinner and later visited Mrs. Mason's aunt Mrs. Oscar Jugenheimer in Riverside.

Lewis Hering Havre Marjorie Elizabeth Ann Mullen Elmer Mason Forrest Mullen Donald Walter Mason John Zieglowsky George Koehler Marshall Koehler George Koehler, Jr Frank Pratt Letty Duke Geraldine Seattle Wash Walter Wilson Don Neff Eddie Schaffer Amy Towa J. E. Nayadley Milton Smith John Mitchell Crawfordsville Will Mitchell Lizzie Sommers Harold Disney

Local Hospital Notes: Tonsillectomy and Fractures Reported

Larry Woods of 20 South Third Avenue underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs. Wayne Gideon of Aine Worth Route Two was admitted for x ray and treatment for a fracture of the right hip. Mary Blodgett of 803 North Seventh Avenue was admitted for minor surgery to remove a staple from a finger. Mrs Herbert Quincoup and daughter Nancy Ellen expect discharge this evening from 609 South Marton Avenue.

Larry Woods South Third Avenue Wayne Gideon Aineworth Mary Blodgett North Seventh Avenue Herbert Qcsincoup Nancy Ellen South Marton Avenue

Increase in Whisky Ration for Permit Holders

DES MOINES The state liquor control commission announced a one pint increase in whiskey purchases for permit holders between now and August 26. Customers may buy one fifth and one pint during either the August 7 to 12 week or August 21 to 26 week. The usual ration has been one fifth every four weeks.

Des Moines State Lquor Control Commission

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities

Merry Maker club and families hold a 7 30 p m supper at Sunset Park. Bethel Missionary society meets at church with a children program. Country club women host golf and bridge at 4 30 p m with dinner. reservations by Tuesday with Mrs. Patterson or Mrs. Brindley. Methodist choir rehearsal at 7 45 p m, Grace Hill Ladies Aid guest day at Community Building. Sunshine Community club meets at Mrs. Montgomery’s. Valley Ladies Aid afternoon at St Church. Just Us club 6 30 p m at Sunset Park for supper. St Paul’s Women’s Guild and H E O club meet at church. Annual flower show and Homemakers club picnic supper.

Merry Maker Club and Families Weale Sunset Park Bethel Missionary Society C. J. Wolfe Charlies Plecker Floyd Letts Country Club R. J. Patterson Dan Brindley Methodist Church Church Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Sunshine Community Club Malcolm Montgomery Valley Ladies Aid Society S- St Church St. Paul's Women’s Guild Af Saids Ccestocenteesnes H.E.O. Club Walter Anderson Friendly Circle Club Harold Klopfenstein Walter Longer Glen Cuddeback Ray Sojka Homemakers Club

Crawford Ralston and Stevenson Families Reunion Keota Park

The Crawford Ralston and Stevenson families announce their annual reunion for Sunday August 6 in Keota Park with a basket dinner at noon. The Knights of Columbus will hold a regular meeting at 8 45 Thursday evening August 3.

Crawford Ralston Stevenson Keota Knights of Columbus

Fine 22 Persons for Violating Truck Ceiling

Des Moines OPA reports damages assessed against 22 individuals and dealers for selling used trucks above ceiling prices. Amounts ranged from 295.96 to 5.13 dollars, totaling 2,578 dollars, with proceeds sent to the federal treasury. The agency warns similar enforcement for used car price ceilings.

Des Moines Des Moines Office of Price Administration OPA DD. Holdoegel Federal Treasury

One 88 000 Points At Cedar Rapids Cafe

DES MOINES The Butterfly Sweet shop in Cedar Rapids owes 88 000 points in arrears. The Des Moines OPA reports temporary 6 116 point loan to owners Alex and Steve Varvaris to buy rationed meats and butter while the deficit is liquidated.

Des Moines Butterfly Cedar Rapids

Body of Boone Boy Retrieved from River

The body of Gilbert Dittmer, 13, who drowned Sunday afternoon, was recovered Tuesday from the Des Moines River west of Boone. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dittmer.

Boone Gilbert Dittmer Des Moines Here Ed Dittmer

Mrs Conner to Join Major Conner in Great Bend

Mrs Walter G. Conner will leave tomorrow afternoon for Great Bend Kansas to be with Major Conner who is stationed at the army air field. Mr and Mrs Frank Tinsley left this morning for Chicago after visiting since Sunday with Mr and Mrs M M Hebner. The Tinsleys have been living in San Francisco and are moving to Chicago.

Walter G. Conner Great Bend Kan Major Conner Army Air Field Frank Tinsley Chicago M. M. Hebner Tinsleys San Francisco Calif

St James Church Social Ends Summer Day at 6 30 PM

Junior Watson of Burlington returns home from vacation at the E P Rich residence near West Chester. He is accompanied by Jimmy and Donnie Joe Rich who will spend a few days there. The St James church social is set for Wednesday evening, August 2, with homemade ice cream and chicken sandwiches starting at 6:30.

St. James Church Junior Watson Burlington Ray Watson South End E. P. Rich West Chester Jimmy Donnie Joe Rich

Sunset park community picnic and church gatherings

All former club members and families invited to a sunset park picnic at 6 30 pm with two dishes to pass sandwiches and table service. Rural Women’s club and families host an ice cream collection and family supper. Also Baptist church and U P church events with guest day luncheon and social honoring the Bielefeldt family.

Sunset Park Rural Women’s Club Dave Livingston U. S Women's Missionary Society U.P. Church Baptist Church A. J. Bielefeldt

Workers Needed to Harvest Tomatoes for Canning Plant

About 50 volunteers are requested to harvest and process 225 acres of tomatoes for Columbus Canning and H J Heinz in Muscatine. Register at the Columbus Junction plant office or Louisa County Farm Bureau in Wapello. Kenneth McCoy is plant manager.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Columbus Canning Company H. J. Heinz Company Muscatine Louisa County Farm Bureau Wapello Kenneth McCoy

Carrots and Peas Featured In Various Dishes

The article describes carrots and peas as a popular combination and outlines several serving methods. It notes an unusual dish where the vegetables are tossed with butter and bruised mint or baked in a casserole with sour apples. Grated carrots are also used in muffins biscuits or marmalade.

Invite Friends to Patriotic Program in Crawfordsville

August 2 Crawfordsville Union Young People’s Society of the United Presbyterian and Presbyterian churches will host a patriotic program Thursday evening at o'clock in the United Presbyterian church. Admission is free. Also noted are moves of local residents Homer and Mary Martin and family to Iowa City and James Martin and family to Washington. The Rickey property sale and Cannon’s planned move are mentioned with the Rickey home contents to be sold Saturday.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Union Young People’s Society of the United Presbyterian and Presbyterian Churches United Presbyterian Church Homer Martin and Sons Iowa City Cargill James Martin J C. Cannon Washington Cannon T. W. Rickey Rickey

Class Has Supper At Baptist Church

The Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church held a cooperative supper in the church dining room Monday evening. Twenty members and nine guests attended the 6:30 dinner followed by the class meeting. They regretted the departure of Mr. and Mrs. A J Bielefeldt and presented them a class gift. The evening ended with social time as Rev I Fredmund and his wife attended. Rev Fredmund was pastor here a few years ago.

Robert Gray F Airfield Frank Goldsmith Ruth Eli Spidel Harry Wilson Everette Sears Ann McCray Omar Roth Eva Adams J. N. Hileman Mt. Pleasant E. S. Mullett Noffance Ind Evelyn Taylor Superior Wis Elaine Taylor Daniel Orendorf Sugar Creek Willis Figsti Ronnie Morton, Til Emery Eigsti Alvin Boshart Charles Spenler Memphis Tenn Louis Spenler Lyle Zehr Earl Gingerich Sam Elder Arthur Davison Dannie Roth John Dill Hulme Leonard Strohm Anita Hesseltine Margaret Witting Dan Sechantz John Martin Ardith Saltzman al Rediger The Baptist Church A. J. Bielefeldt Bielefeldts I. Fredmund Rev Fredmund

Feeder Cattle Should Be Isolated On Arrival

Shipped-in feeder cattle may bring serious diseases into the herd. The feeder should keep all shipped-in cattle isolated from the farm herd for some time.

Fortnightly Club Year Books Available at Library

The Fortnightly club announces yearbooks are at the public library for members to pick up in the coming weeks. Distribution is courtesy of Mrs Homer Stephen and Mrs Ales Lytle. The yearbook uses blue and gold colors and notes Mrs William C Sitler and Mrs Darrel L Ross on the yearbook committee with the department program chair.

Homer Stephen Ales Lytle William C. Sitler Darrel L. Ross Mene

Is Epilepsy Inherited and What Causes It

An offer for a free booklet on epilepsy origins and inheritance. The Educational Division at 53S Fifth Ave New York invites readers to request the pamphlet, presenting opinions from physicians on the subject.

Fifth Ave New York N.Y

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