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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1944
Page
2
A column by Ruth Foster presents a safety quiz for home canners with seven yes or no questions. Topics include lifting lids away from you, turning saucepan handles, watching water baths, checking the steam gauge and safety valve, ensuring sufficient canner water, sliding canners from heat, and releasing pressure before opening.
Mr and Mrs Lester Macon and daughters from Springville host relatives including Lt Robert Macon who will leave for Fort Worth. Ada Dewey returns from Miami. Betty Cunningham from Red Oak traveled via Omaha and Sigourney. Geneva Illinois natives visit Geneva. Dudley J Kingman meets family in Camp Lee Virginia. Lt Col Kingman planned reunion. Dorothy Ellis visiting from Iowa City. El lis and Edna Mendon hosted picnic in Sunset Park. Delores and Delbert Kroig return north of Ainsworth. Tom Carson moves to East Jefferson. property transfers noted to HHGG Weston, Wayland.
The article notes that moonglade is the reflection of moonlight on water, a calm, silver glow seen on the surface. It explains the term as a poetic name for this light pattern and its tranquil appearance across ponds and lakes.
The Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America holds county assets valued at 527823 dollars. Rural telephone lines totaling 1111945 miles have an assessed value of 257244.88 dollars. Iowa Southern Utilities shows 286480 miles with lines valued at 259108 dollars and county property at 608943 dollars. Iowa Electric records 75.7 miles at 56510 dollars and total company property of 79431 dollars.
Friday's results feature New York beating St. Louis 6 to 1 and Detroit routing Washington 11 to 4. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 3 to 2, while Cincinnati and Pittsburgh posted wins in the National League. Tonight's list includes Cleveland at Philadelphia and St. Louis at New York with various pitchers noted for each matchup.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Korf and daughter Sandy of Elnhurst Indiana are expected this evening for a visit in the parental Lewis Goodlander and S S W Korf homes.
A 400 man force battled a spreading fire in Roosevelt National Forest about 40 miles west of Fort Collins. Fire lines held 1,500 acres of timber used for grazing, with evacuations completed yesterday. Fort Collins crews, 2,000 troops from Ft Warren Wyoming, and a CO camp provided aid.
At the hospital this morning and afternoon several local residents were discharged. Kathryn Huber of East Jefferson Street and Terry Joe Harris of Richland left hospital, as did Shirley Ann Harris and Barbara Holmes. Keota resident Vivian Ann Bidwell, 415 West Main Street, and Ivan Lukavsky of route two were also dismissed.
A microscopic germ causes brucellosis an infectious disease targeting cattle. The germ locates in the reproductive organs including the uterus udder in cows and the testicles in bulls.
The eastern front drove 14 miles into southern Estonia near Lake Pskov as the Sra Baltic army captured 200 towns and villages. The 2nd Baltic army advanced 6 miles toward the Baltic after forcing the Wiesie river. German counter attacks near East Prussia waned. Warsaw progress stalled. Martial law hit Slovakia to curb patriot resistance. Vichy France was under siege threat while Paris evacuees fled. Florence occupation coincided with heavy artillery from the Arno to Pisa. British troops fell back west of Florence. Churchill’s Italy visit sparked rumors of a new southern France invasion. Allied air raids on Berlin continued for 28 days, with railway targets hit in France. In the Pacific, Liberator bombers attacked the Volcano islands from new bases in the Marianas, and strikes damaged eight Japanese vessels near Halimera and disrupted northern Philippines approaches.
The late Mrs George Dihel of Chicago will be interred at Woodlawn cemetery with a grave service by Dr Fred F Miller at two oclock next Wednesday afternoon. A sister Mrs Lillian S MacDowell sent the death information from fourth South Ada street Chicago. Her maiden name was Stiles and the Stiles family lived on West Main street.
Daryl Clifford Morrison son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Morrison turns 11 today and George Allen Chambers on the 12th birthday. local residents including Mrs Lewis Coon Mrs Edna Crone Kathryn Nicola Lee Wallace and others are listed to receive birthday greetings today with more names to be noted tomorrow.
August 12 marks the birth date for MV Wayne Felton who is now on service. Harry Siver Jr of Lisbon and Jack Martin moved with his father Carl Martin to California, relocations noted in local records.
Marriage licenses were issued this morning at the court house to Robert P. D. Crossett and Pauline W. McDowell both of Washington. Also licensed were Private Martin F. Dreckmeier of Fort Meade Maryland and Pauline Loward of Burlington.
Health unit activities list child health conferences on Tuesday August 15 from 1 00 to 3 30 pm and Wednesday August 16 from 1 00 to 3 30 pm at the health unit office and Brighton High School.
The Lexington Circle met with Mrs. Elsie Norman. Fifteen members, children, and guests Mrs. Ethel Winegarden and Cap riola Flynn attended. Members sewed and visited, shared a cooperative noon dinner, and discussed a Sunset Park picnic for August 13 with gifts and new Circle friend drawings at the September meeting.
Oshkosh Wisconsin August 12 The six Wisconsin wood working plants in the Midwest Millmen's conference shut down today in a strike protest over a year of war labor board delays on contract issues AFL United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners spokesmen said the walkout spread to six other plants in Rock Island Clinton Muscatine and Dubuque Iowa bringing total workers on strike to about 6500 across the conference.
Aug 12 in Rome Lt. Gen. Brehon Somervell commander of Army Service Forces and Undersecretary of War Robert Patterson arrived in Italy on an inspection tour of U. S. military installations.
Fifteen members and six visitors gathered for a Friendship Club afternoon hosted by Myrtle Pearson. Visitors included Mrs. Bachman of Hobart Oklahoma Mrs. Ray Lambert and daughter Mary Lou Mrs. Cady Mrs. Donald Brown and Mrs. Frank Pearson. A short business meeting led by Mrs. Harry Dye noted the president was absent. A new member, Mrs. Victor Peiffer, was welcomed. Roll call featured a favorite sugar substitute recipe and the afternoon included guessing contests and seasonal refreshments.
Mrs Dorothy Alexander hosted a miscellaneous shower in Ainsworth Wednesday for Mrs J R Simonton of Montgomery Alabama formerly Billy Acheson. Guests shared recipes for a bride’s book and enjoyed pen and pencil games during a one course luncheon.
Mrs. Craig hosted the August White Way club with 14 members present. The group reported 11 for war donations and has given 15 to the Red Cross 5 to the kit fund 5 to the U S C and 5 to the relief fund. War stories were shared for roll call and gifts were given to Mrs. Ralston and Pearl Smith. The club plans its annual picnic at the Howard Stewart home Tuesday evening. The poem The Model Church was read by Mrs. W O Ralston and Mrs. Fred Forbush led questions. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Delone and Mrs. Forinash.
W R C family picnic at 6 30 p m with lunch duties and transport from City hall at 6 15 p m. Country club dinner at 6 45 p m. W F W Auxiliary event at R C hall. Pooster club and families picnic supper at 7 p m at George Jarrard home. Each family to bring meat dish and two sides with desserts. New Haven and Grace Hill Ladies Aid meetings postponed. Country club women golf and bridge at 4 30 p m. dinner at 8 p m for all. Linger Longer club ice cream social at James Combs home. Snowball Social after noon with current events. Kolauh club in afternoon at 40914 West Main Street.
Mrs Doris Cherryholmes was the guest of honor at a birthday party in Crawfordsville on Wednesday afternoon. Her daughters Margery and Marilyn Miller Dorothy Waters Myrnt Conrad and Danny Cherryholmes organized a program with songs stunts and a play The Wedding of Jacob Jenks and Samantha Giggles. Light refreshments followed and a gift was presented.
Mrs. Jake Fisher welcomed Rebekah club members yesterday afternoon at her home. President Mrs. Myrtle Morgan led a brief business meeting before social time. Next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Irvin Fenn, with refreshments served by Mrs. Patterson.
The article notes that copper lead and zinc were produced in China from early times, indicating historic mineral extraction practices in the region.
Two units of the Woman Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church met yesterday. Unit No 10, with 14 members, led devotions and Bible verses, followed by piano solos, group singing, and the Lord's Prayer. The collection totaled $2.15. Unit No 7 and families had a picnic supper at Sune Park with supper coordinators Mrs Emma Barnett and Mrs R H Hampsher.
The Augustine and Ferguson families announce reunions at Sunset Park. The Augustine reunion is set for Sunday in August with a noon basket event, while Ferguson families plan their annual gathering on Friday August 18 at the same park.
The Vincent reunion will be held at Sunset Park on Wednesday August 16. Gladys Vineer noted 1540. The Pulver reunion follows on Thursday August 17 at Sunset Park with a basket dinner at noon. Bring lemon juice rolls and coffee provided, Mee Kate Sheetz noted 1542.
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