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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1943

Page

2

Dinner guests visit honor Earnest I Johnson home

Guests at the Earnest I Johnson residence included Meader Johnson of Oskaloosa moving to Wichita. Also present were Donald Reighard and family from near Richland Carroll Johnson and family near Fairfield Lillman Johnson of Packwood Lt Beulah Johnson of Des Moines and James Harter with son from Columbus Junction. Mrs Howard Crozier returned from Chicago after visiting daughter Mrs Donald Minick. Clifford Thorne and daughter Elizabeth arrived from New York City for a short home visit. Elizabeth has a two week vacation. They drove from Ann Arbor Michigan.

Oskaloosa Wichita Kansas Donald Reighard Richland Carroll Johnson Fairfield Lillman Johnson Packwood Beulah Johson Des Moines James Harter Columbus Junction Clifford Thorne Elizabeth New York City Ann Arbor Mich

National League Standings and Wednesday Results

National League standings show St. Louis and Philadelphia atop. Pittsburgh and Brooklyn trailing. Wednesday results feature Philadelphia sweeping Pittsburgh in two games while Brooklyn and Chicago split, with Boston sweeping Chicago in a separate twin bill. Pitcher matchups listed for upcoming games include Cooper, Chase, Van der Meer, Higbe, Klinger, Gerhauser, Wyse, and Javery.

St. Louis Cooper New York Chase Cincinnati Vander Meer Brooklyn Higbe Pittsburgh Klinger Philadelphia Gerhaeuser Chicago Wyse Boston Javery

Baseball Standings and Results From Wednesday

The American League standings show New York leading with a 76 0 mark, followed by Washington and Cleveland in tight races. Wednesday games featured St Louis defeating New York 9 1, Cleveland routing Philadelphia 10 8, and Boston crushing Chicago 10 0 with night games Detroit beating Washington 3 2.

American League Es Pet New St. Louis New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Chicago Zuber Newsome Washington Wynn White Ryba Woods Dietrich Ross Arntzen Bagby

Visitors and new addresses noted across Hedrick and surrounding towns

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Guyer visited Bernard Walker’s home north of Hedrick from Thursday to Monday. Guests include Katherine Swift, Mrs. Frank Wheelan, and Jack Walker. Mary Voorhees visits Keota aunt C F Holmes for two days. New Army addresses and deployees announced for several service members including Benson, Murphy, Monroe, Dunwoody, and Te Bockhorst, with family updates in Nashville and Grinnell.

Harold Guyer Bernard Walker Hedrick Walker Katherine Swift Washington Frank Wheelan Buffalo New York Jack Walker St. Joseph Mary Voorhees

Man Declares He Is Still Husband of Kidnapping Suspect

Long Beach California August 12 UP Harry Morgan a 25 year old cook told police he remains the real husband of Mrs Katharine Wright jailed in Albany Oregon on a charge of kidnapping Judith Burney who was two days old at the time Morgan said there was no divorce and insisted their marriage was never annulled He dismissed Mrs Wrights claims that their marriage was annulled after three days and that he died in the Pearl Harbor attack He attributed the women head injuries from falling from a porch and suffering a broken neck and skull to that incident

Long Beach Calif Harry Morgan Katharine Wright Albany Oregon Judith Burney Morgan

Hawkeye dog breeder dies at home in shotgun wound

Leo C. Johnston, 55, prominent Hampshire box breeder and grocer for 34 years, was found dead with a shotgun wound at 1 30 p m Wednesday at his farm home one and a half miles northeast of Hawkeye.

Leo C. Johnston Hampshire Hawkeye

Brazilian chemist devises coffee tablets for dissolving

A Rio de Janeiro report says a Brazilian chemist has devised tablets made from concentrated coffee that dissolve in hot water. He claims the method removes oil and salts, preventing moisture absorption and flavor loss seen in powdered coffee.

Rio de Janeiro

The Crystal Ball Is Gay Adventure at State Theatre

Paulette Goddard and Ray Milland star in a lively romantic comedy about clairvoyance and mistaken fortunes. Toni Gerard poses as a crystal gazer to aid a Navy relief plot, drawing Brad Cavanaugh into a web of land deals, oil, and romance amid comic danger.

Paulette Goddard Ray Milland State Theatre Toni Gerard Madame Zenobia Gladys George Toni Pop Tibbets Cecil Kellaway Crystal Barlgazer Jo Ainsley Brad Cavanaugh Brad Mrs. Ainsley

Havre Social Notes From Sunday Gatherings and Visits

Sunday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Harold Klopfenstein and family and Mr and Mrs Clyde Thompson and girls at Jesse Stout home. Neighbors shared meals and attended picnics and church events with families across Havre and surrounding towns.

Lewis Hering Havre Jesse Stout Iarold Klopfenstein Clyde Thompson E. G. Mason Walter Westen Evert Westen Larry Washington Albert Reinners Walter Rademaker Emden Ilinois Virginia Zieglowsky John Zieglowsky Dwight Carol Wittmer Wellman Virfil Wittmer Kay Rita Mt. Pleasant Charles Cannon Max Howard Wittriz

Proper Handling of Sweet Potatoes for Longevity

Sweet potatoes require careful harvesting to prevent bruises and cuts and should air dry at least half a day. After drying they go into thin layers in boxes or baskets and dry for one to two weeks. Wrapping in newspaper or packing in dry sawdust helps them keep well until next summer.

Evacuation of Sicily Reported Under Way

Ed Gilling of Exchange Telegraph says German withdrawal from Sicily to the Italian mainland is in full swing. About 1,000 troops daily move by ferries and craft, mostly across the Messina straits, under heavy anti aircraft fire limiting Allied air attacks.

Kharkov Sicily London England Ed Gilling Exchange Telegraph Eighth Army Italy Gilling Straits of Messina

Church to Observe Tenth Anniversary

The Christian Tabernacle tent revival marks its tenth anniversary with Rev. F. B. McPeek and his wife delivering the evening message and music. McPeek, former railroad conductor turned evangelist and pastor in Galesburg, speaks at 8 p.m. nightly on the grounds at South Town Avenue, with out-of-town speakers next week. tonight features Rev. Charles Jaynes.

Christian Tabernacle F. B. McPeek McePeek Galesburz South Town Avenue Charles Jaynes

Anzacs Receive U S Cars Under Lease Lead Plan

Australian civilians begin receiving limited quantities of US assembled commercial motor vehicles under a lease lead arrangement with the United States. The arrivals aim to alleviate handicaps in civilian industries until more vehicles arrive.

U. S United States

Thin Apples By Caustic Spray Reduces Thinning Labor

Spraying during full bloom with a caustic solution cuts thinning labor to one third versus hand thinning after fruit set. The method promises labor efficiency for apple growers relying on chemical thinning.

Chinese Painted Pottery Culture Emergence Described

The Painted Pottery culture in China, also called Yang shao, began before the Black Pottery culture. Neo lithic people created various wares with a standout orange reddish pottery painted in brown or red designs. They practiced farming and pig raising along with hunting and fishing, using stone tools.

China Yangshao

Army Air Force seeks 17 year olds with consent and pilots recruits

The Army Air Forces outline training for aviation cadets valued at 28,000 dollars, including five months of college study and flight training to become pilots bombardiers and navigators. Upon graduation they are commissioned second lieutenants or flight officers with pay of 291 dollars for single men and 327 dollars for married men plus a 250 dollar uniform allowance. New changes relax visual standards to 20/30 with correction to 20/20.

Army Air Forces Koehn Air Corps Iowa Army Des Moines Floyd KR. Miller Army Jowa

How to Exchange Garden Products

How to Exchange Garden Products lists needs and garden surpluses with the OCD for help making proper contacts. Telephone 380.

Hospital News: Newborns and Admissions At Local Center

Mr and Mrs John McEvoy South Iowa welcome a daughter at 3 27 weighing six pounds three quarter ounces Paul Rotenbarger Ainsworth father a son at 8 00 weighing six pounds twelve and three quarter ounces Mrs Ed Simmering 815 Wes Madison underwent major operation Virginia Holden 917 Nor Iowa admitted for appendectomy Wayne Stransky Wellman admitted for X ray and fractured shoulder discharged today Lorene Booth Washington Seota Fishburn Washington R 4 Cheryl Cook 703 N Ave F Merle Farrier and Orval Farrier Brighton underwent tonsillectomies Mrs Charles Nicola 416 West Washington admitted as medical patient.

John McEvoy South Iowa Paul Rotenbarser Ainsworth Ed Simmering Wes Wayne Stransky Wellman Lorene Booth Washington Seota Fishburn Cheryl Cook N. Ave F. Merle Orval Farrier Brighton

Soldiers Use Railroads For Overseas Deployment Moves

Soldiers make an average of eight railroad moves between induction and embarkation for service overseas, reflecting the logistical pace and route patterns used to deploy troops abroad.

Iowa Boys May Now Enter Army Air Corps

Many Iowa youths formerly denied may now join the Army Air Corps. Age limits remain 17 to 28 inclusive. Posts of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Civil Air Patrol units across Iowa are ready to issue applications and information.

Iowa Army Air Corps Veterans of Foreign Wars Civil Air Patrol

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Milo Phillips Michigan Wolf Floral CO India Earnest I. Johnson Mrs. Meader Johnson Howard Crozier Donald Minick del Monte Stokely E Mason Illinois Elberta Freestone Rushel Peaches Bordens Sunrich California Lavashington Fruit Market W. Pes Phtegpurgen Chicaty Boos Ti. Weanes Chegeg Sisweae Bostom Pee Opus Wl. Aw Cinnati Montgomery Ward & Co T-5 George FE. Benson 70Th Station Hospital APO Pvt Roger Lance Tacoma Pfe William K. Murphy Nashville Tenn Gene DuBois William A. Burham A.S.T Star Unit A. 4790 Co. B. Grinnell College Grinnell, Iowa Kenneth Dunwoody Glen Green Wim. P. Monroe Sir Kennedy Dunwoody Cpl. Wm. P. Monroe T-Cpl Firmin Te Bockhorst So. G A.I.R Inliantown Gap Military Res Penn Huband the Crystal Ball Ray Mil Dale Kelley Sharon Rue Martha Darlene Stover Edward Lauber Fete Lauber Donald Smith Milton Smith Dale ,Darbyshire Crawfordsville Carl Schneider Howard Witting Tommy Allen Darbyshire Zieglowsky-Koehner Sunset Park Oliver Tackenburg Oscar Gardner Floyd Stover Darlene Henry Lunning Will Hugist John Bast Charlie Anderson Connie Frank Trratt Pete Lauber Fred Statlers Lloyd Stover Evert Westens Dave Richards Otto Sommers Akron Pennsylvania Selma Sommers Harry Dettweiler S. C Lee Brown & Black Pumps Oxfords Wolverine Journal Building John Shields EUEL Army Air Force Air Forces Army Aviation Cadets Epun Rayon Rapp Helman Hospital News Ing Charles Nicola West Washington
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