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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1944
Page
2
A shipment of California asters arrives at Wolf's Flower Shop. The flowers come in many colors and are priced at two dollars per dozen. A lighthearted exchange about paying for the drink and the bartender as a chaser is noted in the local snippet.
W H Harrison underwent major surgery at University hospital Iowa City and is reported recovering. Relatives including Mrs. Lloyd Harris and Lt Randall Harris travel from Charleston to attend Captain Harris's interment after a fatal plane crash. The group plans a visit to San Francisco and San Diego before eastward travel. Carolyn Hamilton and Helen Harvey attended Chicago music institutes. Dennis Smith health trip to Boulder planned for spell. Nancy Jean Masson born to Mr and Mrs Frederick Smith of Cleveland. George McAvoy on 18 day furlough from Schick hospital after three years service. injured in the Mediterranean theater.
A lighthearted ramble jokes about a husband’s steak complaint and the O P A’s pickle ceiling. The piece invites couples to dine at a cool cafe during warm August days and playfully notes avoiding a pickle by leaving the hot kitchen for the cool venue.
Major League standings for the American and National Leagues with recent results. St Louis leads the AL with 64 wins and 42 losses, followed by Chicago and Detroit amid a tight pennant race. In the NL Brooklyn and Pittsburgh show strong records as Philadelphia and Cincinnati struggle at the bottom. Thursday scores include St Louis 3 New York 1 Boston 2 Chicago 1 and Cleveland 5 Philadelphia 4.
Mrs Frank Shepherd enjoys a two week vacation from the Roths child store. Mrs Harvey Meek travels from Cedar Rapids to San Francisco for four to six weeks with family. Mrs Risk prepares for a major operation Tuesday. Mrs Meek’s sister Mrs Howard P Miller will visit her son Lt Glenn Miller in Idaho on the way home. Mrs Paul Deimerly and Marjorie Faulkner head to Des Moines to stay with the Provances and friends. Miss Faulkner plans a few days at Chariton during her Morrison and Morrison law office vacation. Mrs Barry Turner returns to Ada Oklahoma after visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs Hartzell Perry of Delhi visit Frank Shepherds. Perry is Delhi schools superintendent. They will spend Sunday in Fairfield with the Trautweins. Robert Lowe of Fort Jackson, on furlough, visits with wife and son, and the Turnipseed and Lowe homes. Betty McCall returns to Davenport after visiting her father Glenn McCall and cousin Mrs Lloyd Halpenny of Fort Worth.
Gen Douglas MacArthur announced heavy U S bombers opened a bombardment of the Philippines, targeting Davao airdrome on Mindanao and continuing through Monday night. Roosevelt had pledged to invade and liberate the Philippines and promised MacArthur would return with U S forces.
National effort directs school children to collect and sell milkweed pods to the government. The program runs through county superintendents of schools with aid from state and county war boards. The government provides mesh onion bags and packing and drying instructions. Children seek more information from the county superintendent or local agricultural agents.
Rayon and silk fabrics wash out faster than heavier materials and should be washed promptly. Rayon becomes soft when wet and can disintegrate in spots if scrubbed or left washing too long. use water under 125 degrees Fahrenheit for rayon and about 100 degrees for silk.
The Women’s Society for Christian Service of Trinity Methodist held a Riverside park picnic with about 35 attendees. Plans for an ice cream social were made and donations of money were sought for threshers aid. A Vondrasek family reunion also filled the day with games and visits among Riverside and Washington members.
Rear Admiral C. B. Hardison head of the naval air training command arrives at Ottumwa naval air station for a working inspection this morning. He travels with 11 staff officers and will review base operations and training facilities.
Virginia Rose Peggy of Fast Highland and Mary Anne Lorack celebrate their tenth birthdays. Clarence and Mrs Berkhoff share their ninth wedding anniversary. Marlene Joyce Hill has four candles on her cake as daughter of Albert and Hill. Robert Lewis Wallace, of Wabash Indiana, observes his sixth birthday. Joe Pratt turns nine. W F Erwin is 73 today. Louis Walsh, Mrs Charles Palmer, Mrs Ben Coppock, and Mary Anne Havel mark birthdays. Mrs W F Leppert of the Three Quarter Century club turns 79.
Forty three NC mountains exceed 6,000 feet while eighty two rise above 5,000 feet highlighting high country elevations.
From October 1942 to April 1943, the Enterprise era features a captain who, eighteen days after appointment, sees his ship engage Japanese forces at Santa Cruz, highlighting rapid combat duties in the early Pacific campaign.
At the hospital Mrs. Jesse Pearson of Ainsworth was admitted yesterday as a medical patient. Ronald Ornduff of Ainsworth and Bernard Sieren of Sigourney had emergency appendectomies yesterday. Mrs. Jesse Moore and daughter Mildred Anne of Brighton along with Mrs. Glen Dunkin and daughter Phyllis Jean of Crawfordsville were discharged yesterday. Dismissed today were Mrs. Garret Finley and daughter Janet Rae of Wellman, Mrs. Harold Palmer and son John Daniel of Keota, and Mrs. Lloyd Polson and son Robert Lloyd of route four.
Mrs. S. G. Bell was hostess yesterday afternoon to six club members and visitor Mrs. Nester. A brief business meeting followed with a time saving tip from Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck. The afternoon concluded with refreshments served by Mrs. Lemley, Mrs. Palmer and Florence Weston.
Harmony club members and their families held their annual picnic at Sunset park with 15 families present. Guests included Mrs Bernard Blaine Roberta Lee and Johnny of Kansas City Nancy Wells of Macon Mo. The basket dinner was organized by Mrs Will McConnell and Mrs Francis McConnell. A wedding notice for Esther Stewart and Dick Bordwell was read. Afterward men played softball and horseshoes while children enjoyed games and women held a short meeting to review next year’s programs.
The Walnut Women’s club held its annual picnic supper for families at Sunset Park last evening. Children enjoyed games and the playground while adults socialized with attendees including Lyle Wilson, Charles McKay, Earl Corpening, Ralph Corpening, Carl Nelson, Ed Nelson, Howard Miller, Fred Lonser, G. W. Mast, Marion Robertson, Will Bealer, Sylvester Mineart, and Mrs. Martin Wilson.
Members of the Fleur de Lis club and families totaling about 40 enjoyed a picnic supper last evening at Sunset Park. A fried chicken supper was served by the committee including Mrs. Al Crone and Mrs. Ray Bell, followed by ice cream and cake. The evening featured sociability and games for the younger set.
Seventeen members of St Marys Circle of St James church met in August with Mrs Hubert Redlinger. A brief business meeting reported on the August ice cream social. Guest Mrs Tom Stirling attended. Hosts Mrs Redangelo Dorothy Ryan and Mrs Lyle Sehulty served refreshments as the afternoon ended.
In North Carolina researchers note that nineteen of the twenty oak species native to the United States are found within the state. The observation highlights the state's rich biodiversity and varied habitats supporting diverse oak lineages.
Friday Unit No 7 W S C S and families picnic at 6 30 near rock garden Sunset bring sandwiches dish to pass table service Tuesday W R C family picnic at 6 30 and non Mrs Robert Reaney bring bread and butter sandwiches dish to pass own table service Transportation from City Hall at 6 15 Country club cooperative dinner 6 45 at clubhouse W F W Auxiliary 8 p m K C hall Wednesday New Haven Ladies Aid Society meeting postponed Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society led Docoe Community building Roll cash from Psalms
Members of the J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester hosted a social in the West Chester Federated church parlors. The program featured songs Good Bless America and America the Beautiful, a reading by Emma Ralston, a U.S. presidents quiz by Laura Schultz, and a patriotic contest led by Florence Woodford. Guests sit at small tables as refreshment service proceeds under chairwoman Mrs Nelson Woodford and assistants.
Ronald Raymond Hollingshead age 15 months died after being found in a 10 gallon crock of water on his grandparents farm near Mary Hill. Dr. J E Bunker county coroner said CPR attempts failed. Father serving in Texas.
Ruth Foster presents a safety quiz for canners focusing on preventing jar explosions. Questions cover inspecting jars for cracks, adjusting jar tops correctly, allowing venting in three piece lids, and using thick cloth or tongs to handle hot jars.
The August family night committee at the country club served 140 dinners last evening in the clubhouse. Floral decorations and electric fans kept the rooms comfortable. Guests included Mrs Robert Taylor of Louisville and others from across states. An after dinner program featured glass blowing by Ralph Melville and a bridge competition with prizes won by Dw A W Clow and Mrs I E Caffey.
The Augustine family reunion will be held Sunday August 7 at Sunset Park with a basket dinner at noon. 1323
Farmers grow crops for hay using their own seeds and methods. The notes suggest that establishment is straightforward with no curing difficulties and a seeding rate around 21 units, though some terms are unclear.
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