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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1943

Page

5

Kemp Buys Dill Residence and Local War News

Clarence O. Kemp purchased the C K Dill residence on Second Street with possession set for February 1 1944. Harold Rawhouser will move to the farm west of town March 1. A nephew of Mrs Nellie Abel was killed in a San Diego airplane crash on November 16. Sergeant Jay G Jones returned to Sheppard Field Texas after furlough. The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Columbus City Methodist elected officers. Clover Leaf Four H club held a postnuptial shower for Mrs Roger Peters. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Lorence Jamison at University Hospital Iowa City. David Hull selling entire Holstein herd at Columbus creamery sale. David W Cassabauin listed as missing in Alaska since November 18.

Columbus Junction Clarence O. Kemp C. KE. Dill Second Street Harold Rawhouser J. W. Pence Mr. Kemp Nellie J. Abel Rock Island Lines Teddie Stewart San Diego Calif Sergt Jay G. Jones Clennie Jones Sheppard Field Tex Pfe Allen M Jones Las Vegas Nev Women's Society of Christian Service Columbus City Methodist Church Rena Pratt Mabel Troxell Bessie Armedale Maud Boulton Evelyn Foss Clover Leaf Four Columbus City Township Roger Peters F. H. Brockman Peters Evelyn Bell Lorence Jamison University Hospital Iowa City Donald Newhard Anamosa W. H. Grouwinkel David Hull Columbus Creamery War Department David W. Cassabauin Alaska

Ladies Aid Presents Service Flag for 13 In Service

Pleasant Hill notes show 13 men listed as in service with Seaman 3-c Clark Miller present in uniform. Donald Bishop reported wounded in action in Italy. Community events include Thanksgiving turkey dinner for Clark Miller and various social visits across families and friends.

Ladies Aid Karl Kephart Pleasant Hill Rev Roach Seaman C Clark Miller Donald Bishop Italy Wm. Miller Clark Miller Camp Bennison Faragut Idaho Lester Butterbaugh Leslie Delia Miller Clyde Lambert Don Butterbaugh Donna Lea Ainsworth Mark H. L. Wittrig Aymond Wittrig Kalona Libbie Ella Elsie Musil Lloyd Alison Dney Hanan Anderson Home A. (. Roach 8. Bray

Joe McCoy Visits Mrs. Moorhead at Crawfordsville

Joe McCoy of Chapin teaching at Williamsburg visited Crawfordsville Sunday with his grandmother Mrs. Rose Moorhead and relatives. He traveled to Wayland to sing at a wedding that evening. The piece notes illness among pupils with 17 absent at the high school and a local death, Mrs. Ernest Meeks, reported from Iowa City. Three Meeks children are graduates. three sons serve in the military. Stanley Smith of Salem, Oregon, also visited.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Joe McCoy Chapin Williamsburg Rose Moorhead Wayland Iowa Wesleyan College Dale Fuhr Ft. Leonard Wood Kenneth Navy Wayne Marine Corps Daryl Alaska Stanley Smith Salem Ore

Sunday Socials Reach Across the Neighborhood

A sequence of visits unfolds as John Ganon's home hosts Eld Kauffman and various families including the Caldwells, Scrantons, Raths, Hesseltines, Cannons, Pratt, Kepharts, Earnests, Andersons, Kepharts, Millers, Butterbaughs, and Hart. The group gathers Sunday and attends Jugenheimer's funeral in Washington.

John Ganon Wilmer Kauffman Eld Kauffman Howard Caldwell Frank Scranton West Chester Silas Caldwell Howard Benn L. A. Foss Donald Ray Rathmel Lordsville Ervan Hesseltine Horace Hesseltine Joe Winfield Chas Cannon Max Donna Lynn Glenn Pratt Glenn Anderson Earl Kephart Bertha Jake Earnest Homer Kephart Will Miller Clark Lester Butterbaugh Leslie Julia Dawson Delia

Cotter Ladies Aid Meeting Led by Mrs Allen

The Cotter church ladies Aid held a missionary meeting with fifteen members present. Mrs Allen led an engaging lesson and a thank you offering of 11.50 was received during social hour. Westminster Guild hosted by Mrs F N Reppe with fifteen members and one visitor.

Elmer Thomas Cotter Ladies Aid Allen Westminster Guild F. N. Reppe Mary Booth Mark Helen Smith India Arline Davis Marie Duncan Mida Thomas Gerald Breneman Rita Kay Seneca Omrie Peters Meda Owens Russell Owens Pat Boyd Iowa City Roy Quinn Viola Owens Wm. Zager Zager N. G. Kessler Kalona R. L. Duncan Clarence Walker Esther Skuba Davenport Vincent Sku

Special Service Observed at St Marys Church Riverside

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception was observed at St Marys church with three Masses at 6 730 and 1000 am. Seventeen candidates enrolled in the Young Men's and Young Ladies sodalities receiving Holy Communion in a body at the 730 am Mass and at an evening service. Visitors from Iowa City and Nichols visited local families during the week as a patient returned from Mercy hospital.

Martin Hubert John Burphy Ernestine Virginia Mary Bulger Robert John Edward Bushek Timothy Francis Joseph Colbert Helena Marie Cooney Edna Mae Hopping Gladys Irene Mary Hopping Shirley Jeanne Theresa Knebel Edward Joseph Metz John William Joseph Muller Paul Theodore Rummelhart Janelle Agnes Mary Ruth Monica Jeanne Ryan Mary Elizabeth Anne Shebek Mary Rita Theresa Shradel Dorothy Maxine Theresa Stransky Eugene Francis Streb Velma Rotenburger Eugene Duffy Iowa City Miss Rotenburger John Rotenburger Tony Morgan Dolores Near Nichols Morgan Albert Dann R. B. Pearson William Knebel Mercy Hospital

Ainsworth Notes and Socials From Riverside to Davenport

Ruth Norris reports on visits and family news including Adams of Omaha visiting his brother J K Harve, Orley Rath a gunner's mate aboard the U S Navy on furlough from Miami, Audra Pearson and daughter Lois shopping in Davenport, Joyce Linn staying with her parents near Atalissa, and Bobce Kurtz of Moline dining with the Kenneth Ornduff family.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth Adams Omaha Neb J. K. Harve Orley Rath U. S. Navy Miami Fla Riverside Audra Pearson Lois Davenport Joyce Linn Atalissa Bobce Kurtz Moline Kenneth Ornduff E. W. Spessard

Women Postmasters Now Constitute Over a Quarter Nationwide

In the last seven years women have held 27 percent of all United States postmaster jobs. The figure highlights a significant shift in federal staffing and gender roles within the postal service.

United States

Pheasant Dinner At Hugh Morris Home Hosts Elmer Thomas Family

Mr and Mrs Elmer Thomas and their daughters enjoyed a pheasant dinner recently at the Hugh Morris home, a pleasant gathering noted by the hosts.

Mrs. Elmer Thomas Hugh Morris

Carpenter Family Moves to Farm

In Wayland on December 7, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Neff and sons Larry and Richard moved to a farm two miles northeast of Washington. Carl Carpenter and family will move to the Neff home. Mrs. Lloyd Alliman left for Milwaukee to visit relatives. Local gatherings included Gleaner Sunday school pound party and meeting. Sugar Creek Sewing circle organized relief efforts and quilting. Clair Gray purchased Warren Anderson property. Mrs. Ella Hill visiting from Mt. Pleasant. Dallas Rediger left for Terry Montana camp. A C Wenger and Lyle Zehr attended business in Barlington.

Wayland Gerald Neff Larry Richard Washington Carl Carpenter Douglas Neff Lloyd Alliman Milwaukee Wis Mabel Cain Gleaner Albert Roth Roth Sugar Creek Warren Anderson Ella Hill Mt. Pleasant Will Neff Dallas Rediger Terry, Mont A. C. Wenger Lyle Zehr Barlington

Anniversary Dinner for Hugh Conrads in Wayland

Mr and Mrs Hugh Conrad of Mt Pleasant hosted relatives and friends Sunday to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a basket dinner in Wayland. The couple’s sons Roger in Texas and Glen Dean in California are in the country's service as guests and well wishers from Wayland Mt Pleasant and Burlington attended.

Wayland Hugh Conrad Mt. Pleasant Pearl Mann A. C. Sehriver Iowa City Sam Marsh Washington George Spangler Marilyn Winfield David Wittmer Rochelle Burlington Arthur Wyse Lester Neff Ezra Wittmer Homer Davison Erma Phyllis Jimmy H. C. Brooks Barbara Conrad B. H. Neff John McMullen Janet Ralph Lamm Lloyd Hill Patty W. ST. Hill June Canby Mae Canby Glen Nehart Beverly J. N. Hileman Conrad Roger Texas Glen Dean Calif

Scientific Marvel The Barnacle Facts

A tiny barnacle is described as born with one eye and six legs and grows to attach itself to ships, whales, rocks, or wood. It remains attached even after death and accumulates faster on anchored ships than on those in service.

Manley Family Sends Sons From Columbus Junction Overseas

Three sons of the late Mr. and Mrs Oliver Manley of Columbus Junction are serving overseas. Sgt. W. N. Manley, Robert, and Harold spent a half day together on Sgt. Manley’s birthday as he writes of meeting friends from home. Also reported: Roundy on furlough at Curtis Field East St. Louis. Lieut. James G. Pierce and Mrs. Pierce with relatives. Johnston family welcomed a daughter born Nov. 24 at a Burlington hospital. Col. H. C. Gee leaves San Francisco for the Pacific theater. Max E. McGuire serving in Australia. Bass brothers Arthur and Jesse visiting from Camp Adair and New Orleans. Women’s War Savings chairman named in place of Mrs. Marker.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Oliver Manley W. N. Manley Robert Harold Set Manley Roundy B. O Roundy Curtis Field Park Air College East St. Louis James G. Pierce Rapid City, & C Pierce C. E. Pierce Clarence Allen Margaret M. R. Allen Here Grandview Muscatine Charles Johnston Camp Bowie Texas Johinston Burlington Hospital John Ston Robert Lewis H. C. Gee Mabel Gee San Francisco Lacey Gee Vernon Tex Pre Max E. McGuire Maudick. McCluire U. S. Army Australia Cotter Bass Brothers Arthur KH. Bass Camp Adair Ore Jesse G. Bags Coxs Sec New Orleans Or Ville. Bass Conesville J. FE. Henson Women's War Savines D. A. Marker California D. Avi Marker Lina Bliven Sam James Jack Lake Mills Howard James Cyril Louisiana Joe Martin Hershey Hospital Ruth Jennings U.S.O Jackie Moran Camp Swift J. E. Bell Lawrence Tisor Connie Columbus City Milan Ill Tisor Columbus Community Club W. H. Schrupp New London Main Street E. W. McWilliams Lester H. Bill R. B. Block Dayton Ohio Welsh Salem Presbyterian Church H. N. Poston Cambrian Cemetery Albert Flambers Chicago M. B. and S. Railroad

Mary Eisele Celebrates 73rd Birthday at Family Dinner

Mrs. Mary Eisele marked her 73rd birthday with a cooperative family dinner in East Sunset. Attendees included relatives from Waterloo such as Laura Stafford and Betty and Cloyce Eisele, plus Mary’s husband Howard and son Guy. Local news notes mention illnesses, birthday celebrations, and visits across the community.

Hazel Raymond East Sunset Mary Eisele Laura Stafford Betty Cloyce Jolly Russel Allison Patty Waterloo Howard Custer Mary Merle Fred Eisele Lee Ernest Eisele Dennis Mount Pleasant Hospital Lyle Lowe Pearl Cornic Mt. Union Everette Sommer Shannon Lantz P. J. Graber Ben Roth Home

Relatives Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary for P J Roth

In Wayland on Thursday evening relatives surprised Mr and Mrs P J Roth to mark their 40th anniversary. A large group attended with gifts and shared refreshments of chicken sandwiches fruit salad cake and coffee. The event recalled good weather from 40 years ago and honored the couple with appreciative remarks.

Wayland P. J. Roth J. J. Roth Ben Roth Dan Orendorf Ida Miller Anna Gerig Grandamother Orendorf Amasa Miller Milton Roth Clarence Roth Lloyd Roth Henry Widmer Orval Allen Roth John A. Schl

Riverside Notes Itemizes Local Returns and Visits

Riverside news lists William O Loughlin visiting his 80 year old father W J French in Rowan after an arm injury. William Knebel returns home from Mercy hospital Iowa City after ten days post major operation and is improving. Donald Meeks enjoys a furlough visiting his parents J L Meeks and family while his father remains hospitalized at University Hospital Iowa City. Mrs Wendell Winders of Rawcliffe, formerly Viola Petsel, visits Riverside with George Slawson at the home of Mrs John W Tener and family. Phyllis Shalla arrives from Pascagoula Mississippi for a two week visit with Milo Shalla family. Shalla has spent six months as timekeeper at Ingalls Ship Yards.

Riverside William O'Loughlin Rowan W. J. French William Knebel Mercy Hospital Iowa City Donald Meeks J. L. Meeks Meeks University Hospital Wendell Winders Rawcliffe Viola Petsel George Slawson John W. Tener Phyllis Shalla Pascagoula Miss

Fire at Bliven Home Damages Kitchen and Living Room

A late Tuesday fire at Mrs Lina Bliven’s residence caused damage to the kitchen and living room. The local fire company extinguished the blaze.

Bliven

Card Party Sponsored by Foresters at Forester Hall

Riverside December 9 Catholic Order of Foresters hosted a Sunday card party at Forester hall. Ten tables played pinochle and cue creme with Stella Heitzman top score in pinochle and John Knittel second. Ella Dautremont won Euchre with Herman Heitzman as consolation. A luncheon followed.

Riverside Order of Foresters Forester Hall Cuehre Stella Heitzman John Knittel Euclre Ella Dautremont Herman Heitzman

Marine recruiting posters emphasize self sufficiency

Early marine recruitment notices urged applicants to come prepared with a good firearm a cartridge box and a blanket signaling a focus on self sufficiency and readiness for service.

January Meeting Planned With Mrs Lloyd Alliman

Tschantz and Mrs Don Rinner will attend the January meeting held with Mrs Lloyd Alliman.

Tschantz Don Rinner Lloyd Alliman

Mary Murphy Visits Mother and Sister in Chicago

Mary Murphy of Washington D C visited her mother Mrs Bess Murphy in Haskins for a week then traveled to Chicago with plans to see her sister before returning to work in Washington. The article notes local shopping trips, a Ladies Aid meeting, and several residents visiting, with one family moving to near West Chester soon.

Clara Godlove Haskins Mary Murphy Washington, D Bess. Murphy Chicago Mary Washington, D. C Noel Bradford Estalene Bina Jim Bean Donald Richape Coon Hla Coon John Rath M. T. Goon Willard Jenkins Jim Colton Albert Webb Lee Nicholson Will Munro West Chester Marjorie’ Edwards D. E. Edwards Buck Edwards Ronald Janne D. E Marjorie Marjori Davenport Harry Silewall Leonard Strohm Peggy Wellington I. T. Alfred Coneville John Howard Keating

Ferne Alferts Wedding in Kahoka and Winfield Union

Mrs. R C Ferguson reports Ferne Alferts wed J dees Wright on November 20 1944 at Kahoka Missouri with a home in Winfield Iowa. Alferts formerly English teacher here and now in Winfield. Wright an agriculture instructor there. The article also notes funeral attendances for Mrs J C Miller and Jam Lemley and updates on Carl Walton's illness.

R. C. Ferguson West Chester J. C. Miller Jam Lemley Washington Carl Walton Floyd Crayne University Hospitel Iowa City Alice Keith Wells Whyt Hazel Miller Washington, D. C Dean Niffenegger Onawa P. 4 Niffenegger Ferne Alferts J. J. Alferts Clara City Minn Ferne J. Dees Wright Kahoka Winfield Iowa Miss Alferts

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C. C. Kemp Dill C.S Mrs. R. Moorhead Cotter Ladies Aid Mrs. Allen Nap Crose New Guinea Attu North Africa St. Mary’s Ing Carpenters Neft Hugh Conrads Mrs. Eisele Riverside News Tulagi George Alfred Johnson Coatesville
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