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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1944
Page
2
Donald Shull family notes Donnie Eugene turns three today with birthday cake. His sister previously had the honors yesterday in a small family celebration.
Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs Glenn Laffer were honored guests at the East Main street home of Mr and Mrs Howard L McCleery Thursday evening. About thirty attended as Colonel Waffer, fresh from active service in Europe, answered questions on the war while volunteers aided and red gladioli decorated the room.
Before the ant and the mealybug were brought under control, almost all of California's thousands of acres of valuable citrus trees had been invaded by this pest.
Mrs Don Tibbtts and Mrs Raymond Werner discharged. Mr and Mrs Harlan Neihart became parents to a seven pound nine ounce baby born at 1 20 yesterday afternoon. A six pound seven ounce newborn arrived to Mr and Mrs Howard Snyder of Highland. Thomas Long admitted from University hospital Iowa City as medical patient. James Norton admitted for outpatient X ray of left arm fracture. Beverly Crandall underwent adenoidectomy.
The next men's golf stay is scheduled for Thursday evening August 31 at Washington Wolf and Country Club. Dr. A. W. Chow will lead a golf tournament starting at 6 00 PM. Dinner will be served in the clubhouse at 8 30.
Sunday results show Pittsburgh sweeping St Louis in two games 14 to 6 and 1 to 4 while New York and Brooklyn split. Philadelphia beat Boston 8 to 5, Cincinnati Chicago double header postponed and rain. Also noting night games: Pittsburgh at Chicago and Cincinnati at St Louis. In American League and other leagues New York 10 Washington 5 and Detroit 5 St Louis 3 highlight a busy scoreline.
Captain Yaser Zager is stationed at Seymour Johnson Field in North Carolina. Captain and Mrs. Zager and their children are spending about ten days in Iowa visiting her parents in Iowa City and also visiting at the Ziger home near Ainsworth.
Mary Manners reports Cherryholmes family moving into the house vacated by the Jack Howard family in Crawfordsville. Chester and Mrs Cherryholmes and son Danny are among several local visits and relocations including Marilyn Alvine visiting Olds and Mabel Anderson heading to George to teach. School begins Monday.
Saws used on farms often get wet and rust. Cleaning soon after rust begins can restore a blade to near new condition. Lump pumice stone and water provide an effective cleaning method for saw blades.
The Journal 75 Year Club held a dinner with members observing long anniversaries and birthdays. Members present and absent include Norman and wife on 63rd anniversary, Mrs Fitzgerald and Mrs Kensler marking birthdays, and long-time couples who joined in 1935. Charter members list features many families from Wellman Brighton Keota Crawfordsville and other towns.
Ainsworth residents share visits and movements from Aug 26. Fred and Gertrude Molle of New Boston recall Gertrude Porter with plans to teach near home. Daisy Simpson of Muscatine visits relatives. Mrs. Fitzgerald hosts Ken Trimble from Cheyenne. Olinger visits Beek Island workplace. Butterworth and Vida return from Chicago. Gosling learns son Harvey, overseas two years in the southwest Pacific, has landed in San Diego and heads home soon.
Fertilizer applied to a winter cover crop increased subsequent corn yield compared with fertilizer applied after turning under the cover crop. The finding suggests benefits from incorporating cover crops into nutrient management for higher crop output.
Dora and Dortha Sleichter twins from near Kalona visit at Claude Flynn home. West Liberty fair planned, with multiple local families hosting and visiting relatives. Rose Dautremont and Grace Dautremont visit Melrose and ill Gertrude Dautremont. Joseph Dautremont from Michigan visits Riverside grandmother.
Addison P. Sewell 86 died suddenly from a heart attack at his daughter's home Friday evening in Crawfordsville. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church with Rev. E E Voss officiating and burial followed in Crawfordsville cemetery. Mr. Sewell, born May 21 1858 in Oregon township, spent most of his life in the county. He married Julia B. Long in 1883 who died in 1950. Surviving are three daughters Mrs John Holmes Mrs Helen Bailey of Crawfordsville and Mrs Eva Rees of Winfield plus a sister Mrs W 15 Song of Crawfordsville. Burial arrangements were by L A Jones Funeral Home of Washington.
Major N. KE. Young on leave was guest of honor at a family dinner hosted by Mrs. Milford Anderson and Mrs. G. W. Manassier Jr. in the Anderson home. A bountiful cooperative noon din ner followed by visiting in the afternoon. Others present included Mrs. N. J. Young, Mary Elizabeth, Dick Anderson, Elizabeth and Richard Young, John Young and two children, Harley Davidson family, Pp. KE. Babcock, K. A. Mathers, Jean and Terry, Mrs. Ethel Chilcote and grandchildren.
Mae Crone was honored at a farewell reunion held at the Al Crone home. Forty one relatives attended the noon cooperative dinner and spent the afternoon visiting. Guests from out of town included Mr and Mrs Karl Osborne and daughter Sharon of Des Moines. Crone, who had been in Muscatine, accepted a position with the same company in Peoria.
Canned foods should be kept in a cool dark place to prevent spoilage from heat. A dark storage area helps preserve color in fruits and vegetables. using dark blinds or curtains on cupboards can aid in maintaining appearance.
Individuals accepting virtiday congratulations include Mrs. J. H. Timmerman Marjorie Faulkner Mrs. Ray Phillips Mrs. Fred Ziexlowsky Mrs. M. BD. Work Mrs. Ed Custer Winifred Ragan of Denver Colo Sarah Bailey of Davenport and Joan Charles Kennedy in Conner.
Senator F J Pine of Pine Brothers Auto Co becomes a director at Columbus Junction State Bank replacing Anes O Neill. Max B Heither earns an air medal with two oak leaf clusters and rises to staff sergeant for meritorious service in England. Crew of 200 Negro rail workers moved to Wilton as Sunday worship services were held at the camp. Pfe Leland Wheeler returns to Cherry Point after a 14 month service furlough. his brother Pvt Johan Wheeler remains overseas. Mrs Henrietta Salmon hosts a dinner for young women. Pvt Donald Schafer visits from Camp Roberts for a Weed Park picnic.
If nap fabric gets wet wait for it to dry before brushing. Brush gently with the pile direction. At the collar and pockets use a stiffer whisk broom for effective cleaning.
A woman has been appointed to manage the ready-to-wear department, directing stock, customer service, and merchandising strategies. Her assignment signals a focus on operations, fashion selections, and guest experience within the store.
Mr and Mrs George W Rudiger announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Georganne to Thomas J Berde corporal in the United States Army son of Mr and Mrs Henry Berde. The ceremony will be at eight o clock Thursday evening August 31 at United Presbyterian Church with a reception after in the church social rooms.
Mrs. Charles H. Wolfe hosted twelve members and several children for Friday afternoon activities. The group discussed health habits, heard household hints, and reviewed Interesting People. Mrs. Gary Schneider led Music and Drama with soloist Mrs. Charles Cannon and pianist Esther Wolfe. A chicken supper is planned for Sept 1. The next meeting is Sept 13 at Mrs. Carl Schneider's.
Recent surveys show 96 percent of women know the desperate need for used fat, yet only about one third are salvaging it consistently day by day.
The social calendar lists a series of church and club activities. Includes Friendly Bible class at 6:30 p.m. at the Baptist church, New Haven Ladies Aid afternoon gathering with Mrs. Mayer, and co op dinner at the country club. Also WCTU county convention and various guild, aid, and club meetings throughout Monday to Thursday.
The Hamil revue gathered August 24 on the Ainsworth school lawn with 38 attendees. A noon picnic dinner was served. Visitors John Adams and Velma Copict attended. Officers elected for the next year include Fpler Hamil as president, Mrs. Fierf Hamil as secretary and treasurer, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis McConnell as vice president and secretary.
A morning prayer gathering for Presbyterians meets at 9 30 on Wednesday at the church.
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