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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1944
Page
2
A retailer, angry after months of delays, orders cancellation from wholesaler but is informed it cannot be canceled immediately and must wait. The piece notes florists facing shortages, greenhouses closing for the duration due to labor issues, and Washington plants cutting from own greenhouses to supply fresh cut flowers through winter depending on coal availability.
Mrs. Irene Bickford returns to Helmans after a three week vacation. Doris Robison starts in the Farm Bureau office. her Journal successor is Mrs. Roy Fields. Notice: office closed Aug 22 to Aug 31. Various local visits and travels noted among Davenport and Sigourney residents. Keith Hardy returns from Wentworth Military Academy and plans to proceed to Jefferson Barracks. Include peach price listing at Illinois Elber to Freestone.
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Donald Rach of Brighton welcome an eight pound seven ounce daughter born at 5 40 yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Robert Keints Brighton report a daughter born at 4 00 this morning weighing six pounds seven and a half ounces. A daughter was born to Rev and Mrs Fred Miller 509 West Washington street at 22 this morning weighing five pounds 13 ounces Arlo Kearn 603 N Ave B. Donna Blankenhorn and Mrs Donald Blankenhorn Crawfordsville Norma Johnson route one Ella Mae Walker 602 North Fifth avenue had tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs Raymond Werner Columbus Junction admitted last night as medical patient. Gene Garrett 717 South Seventh avenue was admitted yesterday for a lacerated right arm and discharged this afternoon. First aid treatment was given Dixie Lee Wallace 30344 West Washington street last evening. Mrs Arthur Mayer and son John Arthur Jr Brighton were discharged yesterday and Norma Smith route one was dismissed today.
Results from Sunday games across the American League with key matchups Chicago Philadelphia Washington St Louis Boston Cleveland Detroit and New York. Standings show Cleveland tied with Philadelphia and Washington midpack as Boston paces the league with decisive wins over Cleveland and St Louis. Night games feature Chicago at Philadelphia and St Louis at Washington.
The standings show Pittsburgh 66 46 .589 leading the league with Cincinnati 64 48 .571 New York 51 65 .440 and others. Upcoming night games include New York at Chicago and Boston at St Louis with Gregg and Ostermueller among the listed pitchers.
Rob Jacobs notes a birthday event held yesterday when Mrs Perry Davidson hosted a family dinner at noon. A three course meal featured a chocolate cake centerpiece and included guests Elmer Reschly Backwood David Jones Frances Marie Harry Reschly Marie Davidson Dorothy Yoder and others.
Davenport and Muscatine families visited the Dusenbery home to honor Pvt John Dusenbery who has a 15 day furlough from Barksdale Fla. He will depart midweek to return to his station. Mrs Reid's visit to Charles City for a White Shrine meeting was postponed after Pearl Mae Fluegal’s death. The Keller family moved to 108 South Avenue B.
A tip advises using paper baking cups for cakes to save sugar and shortening. Cups require no greasing and keep cakes in the cups, making frosting needed only on the tops.
The article outlines the County 4 H Club Show with judging in the afternoon and Youth demonstrations on oven products and dairy items. Winners in oven products and dairy teams aim for district events at Waterloo and Waterloo Dairy Congress, with clubs presenting entries and displayable record books.
Riverside announces the Aug 12 candlelight wedding of Rose Marie Luckey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Luckey to Corporal James Lee Benish son of Mrs. Nettie Benish Cedar Rapids. The ceremony at St Pauls Methodist Church Cedar Rapids features white satin gown, seed pearl tiara, and gladioli bouquets. Best man is Donald Machula. bridesmaid Bonita Brower. Cpl Benish stationed at Camp Cooke California after two years service. Miss Luckey a Riverside High School graduate 1948 employed at McCleery Calendar Co Washington.
Brazil’s Mr. de Melo and his brother operate a 2300 acre ranch in Piaui. Noncropped land due to irrigation limits is used for grazing. Carnauba wax from the palm is a principal crop. After training in the United States he will return to the Ministry of Agriculture in Piaui.
A child health conference will be held at Eicher School on August 23 from 9 to 11 30 a m. Infants preschools and selected school children can receive medical examinations. Mrs Milton Noebel is taking appointments. Wayland phone.
The Moothart reunion at Sunset featured a business meeting led by president Mrs. Nola Johnson after a dinner. Minutes from 1943 were read by secretary Bessie Harvey as members listed drivers for the year and honor roll names from the service.
Maxwell descendants met at Sunset Park for the 78th reunion with about 40 attendees. A basket dinner followed by a devotional service led by Rev. Fred E K Miller and remarks, then a short business meeting elected officers for the new year led by Charles Wiley as president with Harry Maxwell as vice president.
Monday events include Daughters of Union Veterans meeting at 7 30 p m at the Legion hall and Timesday Country club gathering at 6 45 p m at the clubhouse. Tuesday features Wesleyan Service Guild pot luck supper at 6 30 p m with guests.
A circle of high school friends hosted by Frances Falk enjoyed a Saturday slumber party after a band concert. The group planned Sunday breakfast, then attended church services together. Attendees included Lila Holden and nine others, with plans to part for work or further study this fall.
The 29th annual Switch reunion will take place Sunday September 2 at the rock garden in Sunset Park. Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9 30 Wednesday at the church. 16112 Mr Be
Mr and Mrs Sam Simmering celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary today He serves in the armed forces Gerald Sojka son of Mr and Mrs George W Sojka marks his sixth birthday and will yield honors to his brother Donald on his eleventh birthday Sherr Wolfe Mrs Mary Atchison Adams of Colorado Mrs Fred Klein of Riverside Betty Jean Hexworth Mrs June Putnam Berger Alleen Smith Mrs Charles Sehulty extend many happy returns today
The Kleese family gathered Friday evening for an outdoor reunion at the David Kleese home north of Washington. Guests enjoyed a bountiful fried chicken dinner and homemade ice cream, with a short program by the children and readings. A business meeting named Patricia Griffith and Esther Bauer to the program committee. the 1946 reunion was set for the second Friday in August at the Isaac Kleese home.
The West Chester WCTU held its final meeting of the year in the Methodist church social room. Edith Bauer led devotion with Psalm 19 and a reading of This is My Father's World. Officers were reelected and a fund was allocated for education. The county convention is scheduled for August 29 in Washington with venue to be announced.
Mrs Ralph Pratt hosted a farewell breakfast for Susie Waters at Winga's cafe with state and Fox theater staff in attendance. Waters resigns as cashier at Fox theater due to health and will rest at home in Richland. Esther Lenninger will replace her.
Heat required to destroy spoilage organisms varies by vegetable. Heat penetrates spinach more slowly than asparagus, so processing times differ despite similar total heat. This affects safe processing durations for different vegetables.
Beulah Lowry of Gardena California and Wayne E Wagner a United States Coast Guard quartermaster third class were married August 12 at the First Methodist Church wedding chapel in Los Angeles. Pastor Dr James E Dunning officiated the double ring ceremony as the couple exchanges vows.
Mrs. Sadee McAvoy hosted a dinner honoring her son Pfc George McAvoy on furlough from Schick hospital Clinton. A noon chicken dinner was served to Mr Elwood Royster Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Jake Shrader Crawfordsville Mrs Mattie McAvoy Mr and Mrs Marvin Buckwalter Connie Lee. McAvoy will spend the week at home and enjoys visits from friends before returning to Schick hospital.
Mary E Conger expresses gratitude for friends acts of kindness letters cards and flowers sent during her illness or recovery.
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