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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1944
Page
2
A Sunday school moment recalls a child promising to mind his Mother or risk being spanked. The item sits beside a note on daily deliveries to Washington County Hospital and a light ad for get well tonic-flowers to cheer sick friends.
Local brief notes announce the birth of twins to Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Dusenbery of Chicago on August 11. Grace weighs four pounds eleven and a half ounces and George four pounds fourteen ounces. Grace honors Mrs. Dusenberg’s sister, Mrs. Fred Co. Schroeder, near West Chester.
Forty four Washington men competed in a one club golf tournament at the country club last evening. Joe Picken won with 44 strokes using a number five iron, one stroke ahead of T R Phillips who used a number four iron for 45. Dr D D Davis Ira Kuhn and Duke Rommel received golf balls for most strokes on holes four and five. Preston Wolf earned a ball for fewest strokes on holes four and five. Dinner followed in the clubhouse and Emma Barnett led the 8:30 service.
Results include Boston 7 Chicago 6 and St. Louis 7 New York 0 with Wednesday's 5 1 St. Louis over New York. Also Pittsburgh split with Philadelphia and Brooklyn Cincinnati postponed. Tonight's pitchers feature Kennedy Sewell Gumbert Konstanty Barrett Passeau Allen Brecheen.
American League standings show Chicago, Cleveland, and New York near the top with St. Louis and Philadelphia suffering losses. Games included St. Louis 10 Philadelphia 5 and New York 106 Cleveland 3, with several night matchups weather-delayed or called.
In Charles City a two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Fields was accidentally killed when her father backed his truck from the garage not realizing she was outside. Deputy Coroner Charles Snyder said four other children, two boys and two girls, remain in the family.
We express heartfelt thanks for many expressions of sympathy from kind neighbors and thoughtful friends. These kindnesses have meant much to us. Glen Little and family Ivan Little and family Pvt Glenn Miller and family
William Wolfe Ainsworth and Bernard Sieren of Sigourney were discharged yesterday afternoon from the hospital.
A fragment quotes a proverb stating patience can help one overcome any obstacle. The line echoes a moral lesson about restraint and perseverance without additional context or events.
The 17th annual Booth family reunion was held at Sunset Park with a noon basket dinner and an afternoon business meeting led by president pro tem Bert Booth. New officers include Stanley Mouser as president and Mary Conger as secretary treasurer, with Irene Yard named secretary of a new permanent record for serving boys.
The Sheet reunion and the Hesseltine reunion are both planned for Sunday August 20 with a basket dinner at noon at Ollie park and Sun get park respectively. The Dunbar families hold their 20th annual reunion that day at Sunset park with a noon basket dinner. The Shatla reunion is set for Sunday September 8 at Sunset park with a noon picnic dinner.
Mr and Mrs R A Frink learn their son Lt (j g) Robert Frink is in Seattle Washington and will be home on leave soon. He serves in the Navy Air Corps. War salvage drive seeks paper and cardboard material for Central Park bins. Mr and Mrs R M Bell and children visit George Brown farm. Mrs J A Benson of Chariton arrives for a few days on business.
The August W C T U meeting adjourned with Mrs N M Speidel presiding. Ella Gordon led devotions on Psalm 19 and 8 3. Officers were re elected for a year. Plans set for the county convention at United Presbyterian Church August 29. Donations included $5 to ambulance fund and $10 to the educational fund.
Mrs Nardy and co hosts Leo Nardy Vince Marek and Lloyd Marek welcomed Litue Flower Circle members at the St James church Nardy home for the August meeting. Plans were made for a fried chicken supper and social time followed with seasonal refreshments. The next meeting is set for September 21 with listed hostesses.
Expressions of thanks for kindness and sympathy received after the loss of husband and father. Signed by Mrs. Ida Bush and families of John Patterson C. W. Bush and Fred Stigge Jr.
DES MOINES postwar planning conference at Hotel Fort Des Moines stressed reconversion to peacetime life. Students noted each community must tailor employment solutions and align job seekers with openings, while public works should start when payroll demand requires it to sustain balance. County planning forum followed.
Elaine Stransky married Corporal Robert Frank in a Riverside ceremony at St Marys Church. The nuptials included a mass with Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier officiating and a pipe organ, violin solos, and a reception at the bride's parents home with about thirty guests.
Friday Rebekah lodge meets 8 30 p m at 1 0 C F hall Garden club gathers at 6 p m at Sunset Park north entrance bring table service and dish to pass coffee furnished. Monday Daughters of Union Veterans regular meeting 7 30 p m Legion hall. Tuesday Country club cooperative diner 6 45 a m clubhouse Wesleyan Service guild pot luck supper 6 20 p m Irene and Evelyn Rich members of motiers will be guests. Wednesday Homemakers club 2 p m Mrs David Kleese.
Philip Rich of Briziton marks his sixth birthday with congratulations from family friends. List includes Billy Nelson Anna Lowry Mrs Andy Peterson Mrs Helen Swailes East Highland Stanley Fishburn Herman Wagenknecht Ainsworth and Harry Drake among others.
Pvt. Don Metlure of the Marine Corps headquarters department at the San Diego base observed a birthday yesterday.
The Vincent family reunion met August 16 in Sunset Park with 36 members and two visitors. Officers were re-elected at the afternoon meeting and a letter from Grace Vincent of Luxor Egypt was read. Attendees included John Carris, C. O. Harris, Mae Sturgeon, Elmer Vincent, Robert Vincent and family, Hurl Pringle and Jean, C. A. Owen and Margret Jane, Homer Vincent and family, and Shirley Ann Gardner among others.
Committee and Iowa postwar rehabilitation commission along with public and private planning agency officials work toward consensus on two cardinal points guiding local redevelopment and public works.
Mrs Carl Craig entertained Wednesday afternoon for the Women’s Society for Christian Service at Trinity Methodist church. Guests included several named members and visitors from Kalona and Cedar Rapids as the group shared social time and tea for the organization’s benefit.
Members of the West Point Girls 4 H club held their achievement day presenting Blue Ribbon awards for various baked goods and spreads. Names include Patti McDowell Corinne Nicola Jane Stephens Maxine Crawford Mary Jane Stephens Ruthe Puvall Priscilla Porter Mary Ann Bauer Jeananne Cherry Esther Bauer Mary Duvall Bertha Fladung Shirley Bowser Elda Ruth McDowell Roslyn Bowser Virginia Argo Atty McDowell and others.
Fragmentary list of individuals including Owen and Susan Pringle Carris Edwards Vincent Mangold and others from Washington appears. No clear event or relation stated.
The report notes fifteen million battery failures and widespread electrical and ignition system breakdowns in 1942, marking a fifty percent rise from the prior year.
Ruth Foster explains how blanching and scalding relate to pre cooking produce. Blanching traditionally means boiling briefly then shocking in cold water. today it often signals avoiding cooking the product to prevent longer processing times.
The Cedar Clippers 4-H club hosted its local achievement day at Mrs. Morris Crawford’s home. Ruth Foster presided, seven members answered roll call, and county achievement day was discussed. Arleen Knuppe and Lois Hines spoke of county camp experiences, with Helen Knupp and Loreen South presenting an ice cream making demo. Leota Fishburn and Myrna Reeves demonstrated health cookies. Ruth Foster judged baked products and offered guidance on improvements. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Women of the West Chester United Presbyterian church held a social yesterday afternoon in the church social rooms. Mrs. Edith Munro led the devotional service followed by clever games. A short business meeting was conducted by the president, and seasonal refreshments were served by the committee during the social hour.
A new sugar process preserves high mineral and vitamin content in finished sugar sourced from cane juice. It is aimed at aiding diets deficient in minerals and vitamins. The yield from sugar is anticipated to double with the method.
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