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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1944
Page
6
Rosalie Combs and Eleanor Augustine won a trip to the state fair as top performers in the 4-H clothing demonstration.
A party in Cedar Rapids featured the Frank Gorman and Milt Sojka families with Atty and Mrs. Hubert Swift of Manchester as guests at Miss Rose Quinn's home among other relatives.
Pleasant Hill local notes report Charles Anderson moving back to the family farm with Esther while his son Charless family remains in town. The column lists numerous visits and gatherings including neighbors, relatives and a community picnic at Sunset Park drawing a large crowd.
New addresses and service notes include Pvt Dale E Richenberger of Wayland serving in the marine corps in the south Pacific, with birthday Sept 2. Pvt Lawson M Crone and Capt M J Cruise family updates report stationing in New York and South Carolina. Pvt Bill Kiesey in France writes home that he is well, while Staff Sgt William Crawford in France has been promoted. Cpl Firmin TeBockhorst describes a shrapnel injury and hospital stay in England.
Soldiers and sailors from Riverside report overseas assignments hospital visits and new addresses. Messages mention Purple Hearts awards, film work in France, and letters from Italy and the South Pacific. Local families receive word of safe arrivals promotions and training progress as sister teachers and staff assignments continue.
Cpl. Fred Hoffman Jr., 21, of Hoboken New Jersey, who was wounded by a grenade on Guam, played dead until a Japanese soldier jabbed his leg with a rifle but Hoffman remained silent. He tells the war story to a correspondent at the U S Navy hospital in Hawaii.
Salt promotes oxidation and rancidity in ground meats and sausages stored for long periods, suggesting to avoid adding salt to items kept in storage to reduce spoilage risks.
Riverside reports St Marys high school will open Thursday morning August 31 with Holy Mass in St Marys Church and Benediction. A new drinking fountain was installed and the interior is being renovated by the Sisters of Charity from Dubuque who have taught there.
Two U S courthouses stand on islands at Manteo North Carolina and Key West Florida highlighting coastal architecture. The feature underlines unique federal building locations and historical context.
Clear away rubbish in and around the garden before you start and keep it that way. Make your garden a beauty spot with clean, organized plantings and neat borders.
Gayle Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs James L Edwards Columbus Junction and Cpl Perin W Rotter son of Mrs Ida Rotter Donnellson were married at 8 p m Friday Aug 25 in the Salem Welsh Presbyterian church Rev H N Poston officiated. Attendants were Mrs John W Holmes and John H Miller. The bride wore white marquisette with veil and seed pearl tiara. Reception followed with Mrs Thomas Jones Mrs Evan Rees and Mrs Homer Davis in charge. The bride plans to teach in Sagihawk Mich after graduation and Rotter will return to duty at Pratt Kan. They will spend a few days in Chicago before resuming work.
England formed the first societies for preventing cruelty to animals. The text notes Britain as originator of the SPCA and mentions early organizations dedicated to animal welfare. The period context reflects the emergence of organized animal protection efforts in the United Kingdom.
Lieut. Comdr. Julius A. Krug succeeds Charles E. Wilson as chairman of the War Production Board. He will preside in the board’s absence while Nelson conducts a mission to China.
Park Griggs recovers from operation in Iowa City. Reverends Pinnell Wagamon and Joan Kraft attend Pioneer Institute at Mt. Pleasant. Norm Schroeder on 15 day furlough visits Wellman relatives and Iowa City friends. Death of W. P. Knowlton of Decorah shocks community. he once led Wellman schools. Local social notes cover bridge club, ice cream fundraiser, Ontario fishing trip plans, and visits from Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Curl.
East Highland notes a series of Sunday and weekend visits among local families. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wieland and family at the Mincer home, plus visits by Lunequists, Stolleys, Lears, Hall, Swalles, Schlapkohl, Murdock, Prymek, Moberlys, Ward, and others from Tulsa and England states. Cecil Delaney returns home on a ten day furlough from Norfolk Virginia.
Before the war digitalis was imported mainly from Central Europe. When foreign supplies stopped, domestic needs relied on wild digitalis harvested for years on the Pacific coast.
Home care note advises wiping house and porch plants with a cloth dampened in glycerine. The treatment aims to give leaves a shiny appearance and help prevent wilting during dry spells.
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