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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1944
Page
2
Local News: Old Davenport Visit and Nearby Sale
Besse B. Jones and niece Patsy Hunt returned from Davenport after visiting Arlo Jones and family. The 616 So. 2nd Avenue property is for sale. Ed Hunt of Macon Missouri arrived for a few days with the Jones and Fields families. Martha Chalmers visits Berwych and Clarice Meek, staying with the Andersons. Patsy Hunt plans to accompany her grandmother back to Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besse B. Jones
Patsy Hunt
Davenport
Arlo Jones
Ed Hunt
Macon
J. W. Fields
D. A. Chalmers
Martha Chalmers
Berwych
Entertain Bridal Party at Dinner in Stewart Home
Mr. and Mrs. Cloyce Stewart hosted a seven o'clock dinner Thursday night for members of the bridal party at the Esther Stewart Richard Bordwell home 1203 East Washington. The buffet featured white gladioli and myrtle with pink and white accents. After dinner the group attended the church for the wedding rehearsal.
Balsam from El Salvador Coast Used in Various Trades
The balsam produced from a tree on El Salvador's Balsam Coast is valued in confectionery, perfumery, and medicine. Brushed and charred bark exudes resin, collected on rags, boiled to separate balsam, historically called balsam of Peru due to Spanish traders' perception of New York's value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Salvador
Peru
New York
Gin Killing Poultry in Africa Report
Ernie Pyle reports on an American civilian who administers gin to his poultry before killing them. The practice is said to relax muscles, resulting in more tender and succulent meat for consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Pyle
Africa
Child Death Causes Among American Schoolchildren
One fourth of all deaths in school children are from accidents. Diseases also play a major role with appendicitis influenza pneumonia rheumatic fever and tuberculosis listed among leading causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hospital Notes From Ainsworth And Surrounding Areas
Judy Quinn of Ainsworth admired for x ray and treatment after a fall from a horse. Mrs Ferne Hickenbottom of Ainsworth had an appendectomy this morning. Omar Crawfore of Keota and Russell Beard, 914 East Third Street, had tonsil operations. Vern Dawson of Washington discharged last evening. Mrs Joseph Grove and son Stephen Joseph of South Marion discharged this morning. Mrs Dwight Owens and son Robert Clayton of Crawfordsville and Mrs Wesley Lowry and daughter Joyce Ann of Washington Route Three to be discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Quinn
Ainsworth
Ferne Hickenbottom
Omar Crawfore
Keota
Russell Beard
East Third Street
Vern Dawson
Washington
Joseph Grove
Stephen Joseph
South Marish
Dwight Owens
Robert Clayton
Crawford’sville
Wesley Lowry
Joyce Ann
Route Three
Major League Baseball Results and Standings Snapshot
National League standings show Pittsburgh 69 47 .596 and New York 54 66 .450 with several late results listed. Friday scores include Philadelphia 9 Boston 4 and Cincinnati 2 Chicago 0 plus New York 10 Brooklyn 2. American League results feature St Louis 69 62 and New York 63 55 with nightly games and pitching matchups described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittstirgh
Cincinnati
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Gregg
Ww. L. Pet
Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Borony
Leonard Lu
O Neil
Black
Chicako
Ross
Land
Smith
Jakucki
Overmire
Cleyve
Journals from 1909 to 1912 Offer glimpses of daily life
Reading a trove from 1909 to 1912 torn from old journals reveals prices, jobs, ads, and events. It notes a $4 yearly subscription, 4 percent bank rates, City Bus Line leadership, and varied items from fashion to groceries. Prices show era life with hams, hogs, cattle, turkeys, potatoes, butter, and watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Gerdes
Glendale
Citizens Savings Bank
Frank Rogers
Clifford Thorne
Aeals Kelloggs
E. J. Harmeier
Butterfield and
Frame
Eicher and
Livingston
Charles A. Dewey
Wilson and Wilson
M. M. Keeley
D. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
Bowman's
Charles J. Seed
Frank Sherbeck
Colenso
Remps Hampshire
North Pole
George Peck
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Khartum
Africa
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate
Committee On Territories
Gardner
Bridger
Stecks Jewelry
Winter
Pine Needle Tea Used Against Scurvy by Russians
The Russians employ pine needle tea as a method to prevent scurvy amid long sea voyages and rough travels, highlighting their reliance on natural remedies when access to citrus is limited.
Birthday Dinner Hosts Mrs Charles Welsh Entertainment
Mrs Charles Welsh hosted a birthday dinner last evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Don Welsh and children Peter and Gretchen of Galesburg Illinois Mrs Evelyn Kaya and son Billy of Lynxville Minnesota and Mrs Fred Werner The Welsh plan a weekend return to Galesburg while Mrs Welsh and children stay longer for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Welsh
Essat
Don Welsh
Peter
Gretchen
Galesburg
Ill
Evelyn Kaya
Billy
Lynxville
Minn
Fred Werner
Welsh
Birthday greetings in Three Quarter Century club dinner
Members of the Three Quarter Century club held their annual dinner and listed birthday and anniversary observances. Notables include Mrs. W. J. Fitzgerald of Ainsworth turning 80, Mr. and Mrs. George J. Norman marking 53 years married, and several others from Des Moines Alexandria Keota Crawfordsville and Ainsworth observing birthdays and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Fitzgerald
Ainsworth
George J. Norman
Margaret Livingston Moses
Alexandria, Va
Washington
Walter Berger
Des Moines
Tom Jay
C. B. Reed
Ruth Warrenknecht
Simon Hubbell
Donna Jean Ferguson
Local residents to accept congratulations tomorrow
Bob Marble of Carlsbad New Mexico and Mrs George W W Stewart along with Mrs Harry Dye Mary E Orris of Crawfordsville Janice Herr and Mrs Hadley Waltman of Brighton will accept congratulations tomorrow in a public acknowledgement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Marble
Carlsbad
N. Mex
George W W. Stewart
Harry Dye
Mary E. Orris
Crawfordsville
Janice Herr
Hadley Waltman
Brighton
Australians surpass one million union members in historic trend
More than 1,100,000 Australians belong to trade unions, equating to 157 per thousand of the population, compared with 91 per thousand Americans in AFL or CIO. The growth in Australian unionism is presented as gradual rather than rapid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
CIO
German Utopia by Johann Eberlin in 1521
In 1521 Johann Eberlin outlined a vision of an ideal form of popular rule for Germany. The proposal frames a participatory governance model with communal input and shared authority aimed at broader political inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Eberlin
Germany
Brazil Seeks Shellac Substitute From Pine Knot Resin
Brazil develops an alternative coating material by processing resin from pine knots as a substitute for shellac. The effort aims to reduce reliance on imported finishes and promote local forestry products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Esther Stewart Weds Richard Bordwell in United Presbyterian Church
Esther Josephine Stewart and Richard W. Bordwell were married in an eight oclock candlelight ceremony at the United Presbyterian church before about 450 guests. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace yoke and carried white gladioli and roses. A reception followed at the Stewart home with 150 guests, as out-of-town relatives arrived to share the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Josephine Stewart
Richard W. Bordwel
B. B. Bordwell
United Presbyterian Church
Cloyce C. Stewart
George Kerr
Raymond Anderson
Milo Zeck
Wallace Caldwell
Donald Stout
Boyd White
Braga
Youmans
Drolla
Hstrellita
dePonce
Virginia MecLaughlin
Grieg
Love Thee
d’Hardelor
Beulah Stewart
Betty Stewart
Mary Bordwell
Robert Masson
Carol Anderson
Maid-Of-Honor
Prairie Flower Notes from North Prairie August Fair
West Liberty fair attendance noted with locals among attendees. Family visits include Nate Young and daughter, Jessie Brindley visiting Elizabeth and Dorothy Young. Weekend gatherings feature Donald Smith hosts and birthday supper at Mayflower Iowa City for Mrs. Willard Gingerich and Mrs. Keith Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Smith
North Prairie Flower
West Liberty Fair
Nate Young
Jessie Brindley
Elizabeth
Dorothy Young
Charlie Starr
Donald Smith
Harold Sehulty
Keith
Roy Page
Joyce
Donald
Fewer Workers March 1 on Farms Reach Record Low
The March 1 nationwide farm workforce stood at 8,562,000 workers, the smallest total ever recorded for that date and 4 percent below the March 1940 level.
Marines Train at Quantico Before 1917 Overseas Duty
The First battalion Fifth Marines trained at Quantico Virginia before joining its regiment for duty overseas in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quantico
Fifth Marines
J. W. Baker Relief Corps August Meeting Report
The J. W. Baker Relief Corps met Thursday with eight members present. The relief committee reported 79.30 for care of children cash food and labor. A $56.50 donation to the blood plasma fund was made by the 76th Community club from a silent auction. Members ar the next meeting will practice for inspection and some plan to attend the national W R C convention in Des Moines September 10 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker Relief Corps
Relief Committee
76Th Community Club
Relief Corps
Som
W.R.C
Des Moines
Social Calendar of church and club events
Friendly Bible class meets with a 6 30 cooperative supper at the church hosted by Tina Beenblos son and Mary Sickels. New Haven Ladies Aid holds an afternoon meeting with Mrs Myrtle Mayer and Mrs Dolliver as co hosts. Flower displays and birthday gifts noted. Country club cooperative dinner at 6 46 p m at the clubhouse. W C T U county convention at Ginnen United Presbyterian church. Rosemary club in the evening with Mr and Mrs S W Augustine. Grace Hill Ladies Aid holds an afternoon roll call from Proverbs at Community building. Valley Ladies Aid all day meeting at church. Election for Guild convention candidates. Bethel Missionary society 2 p m with Mrs Alvin Shaw notices change of meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Myrtle Mayer
Dolliver
W.C.T.U
Ginnen United Presbyterian Church
Rosemary Club
S. W. Augustine
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Cooperative Supper For United Presbyterian Class
The Ladies Bible study class of the United Presbyterian san bath school will hold a cooperative supper at Mrs Albert Simpson home on Tuesday at 6 30 p m August 29. Please bring table service sandwiches and a dish to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Sanbath School
Albert Simpson
Mulch Options Help Control Weeds and Save Soil Water
Peat moss marsh hay grass clippings straw or leaves serve as mulch for many crops to control weeds and conserve soil moisture.
Early Cutting Helps Alfalfa Leaf Spot Losses
There is no practical control for leaf spot of alfalfa but injury is more severe on overripe plants. Losses can be reduced markedly by early cutting.
Postnuptial and birthday gatherings honor Riverside residents
A series of social events in Riverside featured a postnuptial shower honoring Mrs. Robert Frank, a seventieth birthday and Walsh family reunion, a South Side club gathering, and a reception for Corporal Robert Frank and Elaine Stransky. Attendees included Monsignor John M. Walsh, Lt. Cmdr. Richard Walsh, the Gerot, Kron, Mottet, and Stransky families, and many local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Patricia
Dorothy Stransky
Robert Gerot
Ardell Gerot
Raymond Kron
Anita Frank
Robert Frank
Elaine Stransky
St. Mary’s Hall
Banco
Anita Streb
Do. W. Walsh
Cornelius W. Walsh
Walsh
John M. Walsh
Ottumwa
John Walsh
Billy Ellen
Roberta
Phoenix
Arizona
South Side Club
Vernon Stagner
Franks
Fred Frank
Corporal Robert Frank
Paul
Alvin Stransky
Ramond Kron
Gavion
Clement Mottet
Jackie
Riethard Dale
Ida Gerot
Henry Frank
John Gerot
William O'Conner
Lawrence Mottet
Washington
Grace Mottet
Henry Kron
Melvin and
Berrard
Dolores
Missionary Society Hosts Annual Picnic at Church
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist church held an indoor picnic due to weather. Twenty one members and guests attended the potluck luncheon with roses and garden flowers decorating the table. The program featured devotions, readings, and games with plans noted for a Baptist associational meeting at New Haven on Sept 17 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
Baptist Church
Sunset Park
A. W. Yard
Howard Messer
W. P. Moriarity
Vina Manussier
J. J. Nayadley
Jesus
J. N. Dodd
New Haven Baptist Church
C. Bush
Alfred Trenerry
E. H. Messer
Trenerry
Aline
John Sprine
Waynete« Perkins
Clayton
New Mexico
Least Average Elevation Australia Has The Least Elevation
A terse note asserts that Australia records the lowest average elevation among regions. The claim highlights geographic topography with emphasis on low-lying terrain and coastal plains relative to higher inland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Birthday Honoree Mrs Greenfield Surprised at Home
Mrs Orie Greenfield was surprised on her birthday at her home last night. Guests enjoyed visiting and homemade ice cream and cake throughout the evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs Clove Burham, Mr and Mrs Sam Lasbert, Earl Lambert, Mr and Mrs Homer Lambert, Larry DeWayne and Shirley, Mr and Mrs Clyee Lambert, Arlene and Maxine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orie Greenfield
Home Mae
Clove* Burham
Sam Lasbert
Earl Lambert
Homer Lambert
Larry DeWayne
Shirley
Clyee Lambert
Arlene
Maxine
Mr and Mrs C A Pratt Honor 20th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C A Pratt hosted a dinner at 738 East Jefferson Street complimenting Mr and Mrs Hart Sowden on their 20th wedding anniversary. A bountiful cooperative dinner was served with guests seated at small tables. A gift from the group was presented to the guests of honor. The evening was spent visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Pratt
East
Jefferson Street
Hart Sowden
Life Insurance Assets Rise to Over Forty-One Billion
The assets of the life insurance company climbed by 3.831 billion to reach 41.32 billion by the close of 1943. The company reports 271 dollars in assets for every 1,000 dollars of insurance in force, indicating a strong asset coverage level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Insurance Company
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2Nd Avenue
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Little’s Furniture
Coline
Sandra Lee Williams
Frank Kallous
Stanley Charles Romberg
Delbert Romberg
Josephine Marie Janecek
Albert Janecek
Martha Jean Shull
Donald Shull
Maurine Stephens
Eugene Stephens
Shellac
Sues T. Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey
Antonio Icaza
Jon Hall
Hollywood
International
Esther Stewart
Richard W. Bordwell
Miss McLaughlin Ws
Stewart Home
Washington Street
Mable Finney
Mary Jane Stodgell
Morning Sun
Isabelle Auwaerter
Montrose
Bonita Brower
Margaret McCall
Mary Ellen Duensing
David Scott
Iowa City
Russell Beauchamp
Winfield
Carol Brewer
Isaas Daniel
Washington High School
Low State College
Ames
Bordwell
South Third Avenue
Sam Kepper
Ed Letts
Neill Kracaw
Wyman
Milton White
J. C. Cannon
Orin Kepper
Jack Obermann
Yarmouth
Dale Jones
Jean and
Terry Mathers
Haskins
Dawson Grimm
Margaret Stewart
Cedar Rapids
D. Finney
Leuis Hecklinger
Gus Dehrins
Waterloo
Alice Fullian
Harrison Fishburn
J. J. Fishburn
Muscatine
Ed Spillane
Roy Schiebel
Vernon Schiebel
Moline
Richard Bordwell
Aviation
Iowa Wesleyan College
J. W. Baker Corps
Friendly Bible Class
Tina Beenblossom
Mary Sickels
Bethel Missionary Society
Alvin Shaw
Frank
Missionary Society
Mrs. Greenfield
Mr., Mrs. C. Pratt
Insurance Assets
Harry Osborn
Storrs-Schaefer Company
Mr. Osborn
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