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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1943
Page
2
OCR fragment lists naval ratings and new addresses for Ernest Moothart and Everette D. Miller, along with multiple clothing ads from M Bridges & Co and item descriptions. Includes sale notes for capons and dress items, plus a new address line for Frank Dea in San Francisco.
The Living Lake school held a Monday night program with Miss Ruth Houseal and pupils. They reported 1070 pounds of paper and 1640 pounds of iron, plus 182 salvage keys for defense stamps. George Horn earned master hog raiser honors and was celebrated with a Des Moines radio broadcast. Reed Moore’s hospital checkup in Iowa City was expected to be positive.
A liberty of opinion quote from Erskine asserts that freedom of thought keeps governments accountable to their duties, emphasizing the philosophical link between civil liberty and governance. The remark reflects historic views on individual rights and rule of law.
Monmouth prepares for a tough road test against Iowa, led by a 6-7 center and three naval flight trainees from other colleges. Coach Pops Harrison says the Hawkeyes will provide stern defense and high scoring to sharpen the team for Big Ten play. Lowell Johnson, Leroy King, and Bud Provost are noted opponents in the matchup.
War time priorities halve toy stocks yet national morale keeps restrictions allowing toy making. Experts cite metals and plastics limits, skilled labor shortages, and inventive substitutes. Wooden wagons, cardboard sets, stuffed toys, and rag dolls fill Christmas markets as durable substitutes emerge.
AT THE HOSPITAL Jack Caldwell Keota and Mary Jo Tobin Ainsworth were discharged this morning Mrs Gail Shull and son Ronald Eugene Ainsworth were discharged this afternoon Mr and Mrs Albert Orcutt 3120 East Main street are parents of a nine pound eight ounce son born at 6 26 last evening Fred Saunders Brighton Otto Schiebel 402 South Town avenue were admitted yesterday afternoon as medical patients John Richard Wiley route one underwent an appendectomy this morning Mrs Herman Wagenknecht Ainsworth was admitted this morning as a medical patient
Riverside high school led 25 to 17 when electricity failed at the Riverside gym and officials forfeited the game to Riverside. Kos led Riverside with 14 points, Hartzler had 6, while Miller scored 8 for Ainsworth and Cannett 4 as Kron added three in the second period. Referee was Mr. Merten of Iowa City.
Local residents share visits and meals across West Sunset. Marion Leroy Conrad returns from Liberal Kansas on furlough to spend time with Joe and Mrs. Conrad family. Multiple dinners and calls occur at Spangler, Eislie, Hesseltine, Spangler, and Conrad homes with extended relatives in attendance.
Brighton items record departures for Texas and Indiana furloughs, Christmas gatherings, and visits. Mrs. C. D. Cooper and Mrs. H. Kientz head to San Benito while Cadet David Wentworth heads to Bloomington. Numerous relatives attend parties, funerals, and family visits across Cedar Rapids Washington Olathe Kan and Grenwich Conn.
Gardeners with strawberry beds should plan mulch such as straw leaves or cornstalks. Rake fall leaves or keep cornstalks for winter cover instead of compacting them into the compost pile.
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