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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1944

Page

2

Local Family Visits Relatives After Weekend Trip

Mr and Mrs Dale Gallagher and daughters Sandra and Nancy arrive for an over Sunday visit with Gallagher and Macon relatives. Rebekah and Oddfellow socials occur at 9 o clock in the 1.0.0.P. hall with invitees. Mr and Mrs C B Reed return from Tuskilwa Illinois after attending the funeral of Mrs Reed's uncle Hiram Allen.

Dale Gallagher Sandra and Nancy Fof Fort Dodge Gallagher Macon

Radio and TV Schedule Fragments Close to Dusk to Night

A dense, fragmented listing of daily radio and television programs across weekdays and weekends. Shows range from news and devotionals to music, drama, and variety segments with many entries repeating across Mon through Fri and Sat/Sun blocks.

Local News Briefs and Notices

Mrs Bernard Barger learns Sgt Barger arrived in Mojave California after a five day furlough with wife and son Terry Michael. He reports back to Oak Grove Field New Bern NC and receives a transfer to California. St James bazaar at K C hall with dinner 11 to 1 and supper 5 to 7. Feather party in evening. Mrs Frerette A Stewart hospitalized Iowa City heel bone surgery expected week. Christmas bazaar Presbyterian church December 8 open 10 am. Stanley Smith of Salem Oregon and mother in law Mrs George Hotle depart Cedar Rapids for Salem. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Augustine and Mr and Mrs Werner Lowry escort them. Pvt Dale Bower arrives from St Louis attending medical supplies service school. 15 days delay en route to west coast with wife and son Duane Bower and Misel relatives. Ledger Store closes Tuesday afternoon for Judge Pilward Richer funeral. Mrs Russel Rohrer of Burlington visits relatives. husband in navy recently from Fall River Massachusetts.

Bernard Barger Sgt. Barger Mojave Calif Terry Michael Oak Grove Field New Bern N. C California Stanley Smith Salem Gregon George Hotle Cedar Rapids Hotle Smith W. D. Kyle Lloyd Augustine Werner Lowry Salisbury Charles City Pvt Dale Bower Sturday St. Louis Medical Supplies West Coast Duane Bower Misel

Hospital Births and Discharges Reported

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Howard Benn route one are parents of a seven pound fourteen ounce son born at 3 20 Saturday afternoon. The Henrys Maurice Henry 1408 North Second Avenue became parents of a son at 2 40 yesterday afternoon weighing eight pounds nine and a half ounces. A daughter weighing seven pounds five ounces was born to Mr and Mrs Ronald Horn route three at 7 20 last evening. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Leo Allbaugh 803 East Madison Street at 2 59 this morning weighing eight pounds two and three quarter ounces. George Rudiger 40314 West Main Street was admitted yesterday afternoon following a fall sustaining a fracture of the left leg. Anton Bohrofen Keota underwent an appendectomy this morning. Lt Sam Horseal 703 East Second Street was transferred last evening to Schick hospital Clinton. Mrs Fred Wagner 1123 South Iowa Avenue Mrs Reed Moore route three Jurle Willington route two Joann Campbell 414 West Third Street were discharged yesterday and this morning Dora Saunders Brigh ton was dismissed.

Howard Benn Route One Maurice Henry Henrys North Second Avenue Ronald Horn Route Three Leo Allbaugh East Madison Street George Rudiger West Main Street Anton Bohrofen Keota Sam Horseal East Second Street Schick Hospital Clinton Fred Wagner South Iowa Avenue Reed Moore Jurle Wllington Joann Campbell West Third Street Dora Saunders Brighton

Bible Psalm 46 Blessing of God as refuge and strength

The text proclaims God as a present help in trouble and a refuge for Zion. It notes earth shifting, mountains tremble, waters roar, yet God amid her will not be moved and will help her early. It declares God’s works of desolation, wars ceasing, and exalts Jehovah among nations.

Selah Tabernacles Jehovah

Chester and Richmond Teams Boost Y Basketball Schedule

The Y announces added games for its basketball program. West Chester plays here Thursday night and Richmond next Monday. Wayland-Crawfordsville meets the Y next week. Tonight at eight, Ainsworth invades with Frank Nelson and Francis Mangold in the Y lineup likely for Mangold’s last game before returning to his army post.

West Chester Richmond Wayland-Crawfordsville Ainsworth Town Frank Nelson Francis Mangold

Community Social At Jackson Center

Friday evening social at the Jackson Center schoolhouse drew nearly all families in the community. Verle Gallagher presided with Mrs. George Zeck as secretary treasurer. programs featured Robert Wead films Agriculture in Foreign Lands and Wild Animals. singing led by Mrs. Joe Knotek. entertainment by Mr. and Mrs. John Knotek and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Hoyle. refreshments by the Gallagher, Oster, Zeck, and Knotek households.

Jackson Center Verle Gallagher George Zeck Robert Wead Joe Knotek John Knotek Dwight Hoyle

Oats Couple Plans Open House for Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ira Oats longtime residents of Columbus City will mark their 50th wedding anniversary December 12 with a noon dinner and an open house in the afternoon and evening. Their children Reuben Oats in St Louis Alabama Mrs R Ff Huber Columbus Junction and Mrs Chester Ogier Detroit will attend along with grandchildren and other relatives. The couple married December 12 1894 at the bride’s home southwest of Columbus City with Rev B F Barker and Rev Benjamin Orris officiating. They have long been active in local affairs with Mr Oats serving as mayor and Mrs Oats having served as a councilman when Columbus City governance was led by women.

Columbus Junction Dee Ira Oats Columbus City Reuben Oats St. Louis Ala R. Ff. Huber Chester Ogier Detroit Mich Gertrude Smylie Taylor Smylie John Oats B. F. Barker Benjamin Orris Nan Rickey Arthur Duncan Etta Orris

Storage method for grain with carbon disulphide use

The text advises storing grain in a secure tight bin and treating with carbon disulphide to deter weevils. It warns that carbon disulphide is explosive and instructs to keep a thick cover tight and to keep lights and fire away from the area of use.

Honor Graf Family Farewell Party

A farewell party for the Graf family was held Friday evening by the young married couples class led by William Gamon and Mrs. W. D. Booth. The Graf family moved to the Wellman community. Twenty three class members and twenty one children attended the co operative supper.

Gerald Graf Prairie Flower William Gamon W. D. Booth Graf Wellman Glenn Fuhr Earl Pooth C. C. Reeves

Post-nuptial Party Honors Mrs Blieu

Mrs L T Fullerton entertained a group of friends and relatives at a miscellaneous shower honoring her niece Mrs Merle Blieu formerly Clover Lackey whose marriage was Nov 15. Decorations were evergreen scarlet blue and white. The honoree received many gifts as hostess and guests shared games and a wishing well.

L. T. Fullerton Merle Blieu Clover Lackey Clarence Wilson Jack Trotman Car) Luckey Mary Catherine Frances Basehnagel Riverside Mary Mikulchek New York City Fred Annas Columbus Junction C. K. Snyder Paul Long Harley Brock Kenneth Jennings Russell Taylor Harold Young Richard Houseal Paul F. Evans Edwin McGee Mildred Sharpe Patty Brock

Bismuth alloys speed airplane production and coating work

Low melting point bismuth alloys speed production by allowing quick casting from full-size models and serving as matrices to mount hard metal parts. When molten they can be sprayed onto wooden surfaces to protect them from wear.

Social calendar highlights from YWCA and affiliated groups

A dense list of frequent meetings and events for many clubs and organizations across Monday and Tuesday. Includes YWCA executive board at 8:30 p.m., Order of Rainbow Girls, Daughters of Union Veterans pot luck, election of officers, music department, and numerous church and ladies aid gatherings with notes on gifts, towels, and donations.

Order of Rainbow Girls Hope Masonic Temple Daughters of Union Veterans

Birthday Bounty Observed Across Towns

Rochelle residents Mr and Mrs Meredith Chance celebrate a wedding anniversary. Salem twins Raymond Leroy and Rita Francine Johnston turn three. Crawfordsville welcomes Robert Edward Davis on his third birthday. Coast Guard S Sgt Hal E Williams marks a birthday at Yorktown Virginia. Carol Walker and ten year olds Frankie Miller and Betty Jean Martin are also noted. additional observers include Mrs J C McKay Barbara Musil Yorrest Brinning Virgil Turnipseed Gerald Chance and Anna Williams.

Raymond Leroy Rita I Francine Johnston Richard Johnston Salem Robert Edward Davis Alfred Davis Crawfordsville Hubert Walker Carol Frankie Miller Frank B. Miller Betty Jean Martin Floyd Martin Keota J. C. McKay Barbara Musil Yorrest Brinning Wellston Virgil Turnipseed Loup City Neb Gerald Chance Earl Chance Anna Williams Grace Hill

Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announces Wednesday session

The Presbyterian congregation schedules a morning prayer meeting at 30 dollars on Wednesday at the church. A separate notice lists the 4 H boys group meeting Tuesday evening with Web and Bill Foster and notes a change of meeting date for 49 million dollars.

Presbyterian Web Bill Foster

Lesson on Serving Home Canned Foods in Jackson Township

Homemakers of Jackson and Washington township met at the Y for a discussion on preparation of home canned products for variety. Ruth Foster demonstrated tomatoes peppers beans and ruta baga while discussing vegetable cookery to preserve nutrients. A pot luck dinner followed with home produced foods prepared in new ways and recipes exchanged for other uses of vegetables and fruits and meat planning ideas.

Jackson Washington Township Ruth Foster Nay Bell Amos Stout Duensing

Tommy Krause Birthday Party At Krause Home

Tommy Krause turned five and hosted a party at 1199 East Main Street on Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5. His brothers Bob and John helped with games and storytelling while guests included his great grandmother Mrs. J F Simpson. Mrs Krause and Mrs Thornton served birthday refreshments with a five candle cake and Christmas themed decorations.

Tommy Krause A. R. Krause East Main Street Tommy Bob John J. F. Simpson Krause K. J. Thornton

Marie Baker Elected President of W R C

The Woman's Relief Corps regular meeting at Legion hall had 19 officers and members. Reports were approved, plans set for a December 9 potluck at the hall, gifts for exchange, and a donation letter from the Le Wallace family read. New officers include Marie Baker president, Rey Coppock vice president, Dayton junior vice president, Effie Murdock treasurer, Effie Schmitt chaplain, Boileau conductor, May Dawson guard. Schmitt and Murdock named convention delegates. Lunch committee listed and luncheon served by Julia Sisk, Ethel Steele, Mary Salladay.

Woman's Relief Corps Legion Hall Wallace W.R Noble Grand Cin Rebekah Club Marie Baker Rey Coppock Dayton Effie Murdock Effie Schmitt Boileau May Dawson Murdock Schmitt Graham Johnson Bergs Julia Sisk Ethel Steele Mary Salladay

Mrs Jirsa Hosts Sand Club Meeting

Mrs Jirsa hosted the Sand Club Thursday afternoon. Members played bunco with prizes to Lucille Kucera and Ethel Nicola. Guests included Denes Nicola, Kenneth and Laurel and Auretta Kucera. Refreshments were served and the next meeting will be with Mrs Wallrob on December 14.

Harry Jirsa The Sand © Club Lucille Kucera Ethel Nicola Denes Nicola Kenneth Laurel Auretta Kucera

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rebekah and Oddfellow P. Hall Tye Just Higgins Voice OF Agriculture Waterloo, Iowa Neteess Step God Neighborly Circle Neighbors Hugh Muncy Farm Nowe Seave Ship of Joy Club Pietach Almanac of Nothing Kieen Maid News United Nations News Music Box World News My True Story Fannie Hurst Nazarene Family Hour Sardi’s Chatham Shopper Percy B. Crawford Gil Martyn 1540 Club Jack Berch Glamour Manor War Journal Higgins Sontav Rkath H. R George Hicks Finchville Farm Hour Sammy Kaye Ava Johnson Sunday News Extra Lutheran Hour Metropolitan Opera America Scientist Greenwood Jubilee Singers Barrymore Hattie Sun Ethel and Albert Ozark Ramblers Waterloo Public Schools Waterloo Musiquiz Mary Simall Food For All Metropolitan Opera Presenta Sun Hop Harrigan Terry and the Pirates Hall of Fame Dick Tracy Jack Armstrong Persia Best Rangers Eaekeecods Higgins Dotgss Christian Science Church Drew Pearson Leland Stone Greenfield Village Choir van Cleave Dorothy Thompson Alan Young My Best Girls Boston Symphony Joe E. Brown Gracie Vielda Dunninger Walter Winchell Hollywood Mystery Time Jimmy Fidler Raymond Swing Godwin Guy Lombardo Life of Riley Ted Malone Horace Heidt Ed Wynn Up With the World Gross—News Saludos Amigos Opera USA Paul Hutchens Fred Waring Taylor Pietsch Eaaesteyas Ward of Life Wolf’s Flower St. James Bazaar G. K. C. Hall Dinnee Frerette A. Stewart East Seventh Street University Hospital Iowa City Presbyterian Church Smart Implement Co Ledger Judge Pilward Richer Russel Rohrer Burlington Dan Rohrer Fall River Mass Little’s Furniture American Bible Society God Jacob Chester Mrs Weevil Blieu Finance CO John Shields & Sons Rebekah and Oddfellow Social Mhaea F. Liar Washington County Nurses Association Junior Missionary Society of Meth Pythian Sisters Inc D.bimeans K.P. Hall Elizabeth Dawson St. James P.T.A L. L. Loveless Ainsworth Valley Ladies Aid Society Maye Hotle Harmony Club R. J. Kleese St. James Earl Dill H. J. Brenneman W.harold Humston Paul Snakenberg Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Jake Farnest Orphan's Box Seven Soldiers Public Affairs Dept Hi. H. MccCleery R. H. McCleery Elizabeth Schulty Jood Will Club Ruegsegger J. P.E.O W. L.alcorn Pilotburg Aid Society Merle Brinning Allison Maas Sunshine Community Club Jesse Stout Masonie Temple Child Study Dept Boyd White Y.W Irienely Circle Club Walter Longer Charles Harland Christmas Exchange Friendship Club and Families Ed Davis Mrs. Meredith Chance Rochelle, Ill Hal E. Williams Coast Guard Yorktown Vicks VA Jirsa Iowa Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant Iowa Air Age Bulletin Paul R. Horak Farm Bookkeeping & Tax Servic West Side Square Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling Company Coke
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