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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1945

Page

8

Handcraft 2 Christmas Party At Fortnightly Club

The Decemover meeting of Handcraft department section 2 of Fortnightly club held yesterday afternoon with 15 members and a visitor Mrs. W. B. Dupuis. Mrs. Hugh Hall presided in leader Missed role as Mrs. Walter Longer led. Christmas carols directed by Mrs. T. C. Davis with Mrs. Byron Snider at piano.

Walter Longer W. B. Dupuis L. R. Carbra Hugh Hall T. C. Davis Byron Snider

Mrs Sojka Hosts Early Turkey Dinner Before Christmas

A pre-Christmas turkey dinner was held Sunday hosted by Mrs Rose Sojka to honor those leaving for service including Dale Sojka Robert Kloppfer and Richard Swaailes. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leroy Cerny Lone Tree Mrs Robert Kloppfer Mrs Dale Sojka and others. Gift exchanges took place in the afternoon with family members Nancy Dickie Betty Luella and Vince Sojka among attendees.

Rose Sojka Dale Sojka Robert Kloppfer Richard Swaailes Leroy Cerny Lone Tree Robert Kloopfer Harry Wollrab Nancy Dickie Betty Luella Vince Sojka Anita Frank

Y S Men’s Club Christmas Party Noted for Children Guests

About 180 attendees joined the Y's Men’s Club Christmas party for members and families in the Y Community room. Emma Barnett and Willis Jones organized the Turkish two course dinner while Bob Choate led the after dinner program. Ted Brown emceed a children’s program with magic, piano solos by Jeanette Choate and others, and vocal numbers by Gordon Mor.

Emma Barnett Willis Jones Bob Choate Ralph Young Ted Brown Jeanette Choate Joey Ellen Picken Bonnie Gilbert Eddie Morrison Jackie Anderson Jackie Rommel Madison White Gordon Mor

Christmas program at the Y invites children to meet Santa

Reciters Barbara Shannon Sybil Bagge James and Tommy Morrison Neil Pickens and Susan Owens performed. Bill Sherman played a flute solo Jim Sherman and his mother Mrs Roger Sherman performed a piano duet. Danny Holland played trombone solo and duet with Carolyn Holland trumpet with Mrs R H McCleery. Santa Claus visited the Y lobby and gifts were distributed from a decorated tree.

Santa

Mrs Ellen Singleton Funeral in Richland

Mrs. Ellen Singleton dies aged over 80 in Fairfield. Funeral held Monday at the Friends church in Richland, burial at Pleasant Plain. Ensign Jay Horning on 10 day furlough with mother Mrs Hazel Horning.

C. A. Neville Richland Ellen Singleton Fairfield Friends Church Pleasant Plain Ensign Jay Horning Hazel Horning I. M. Gonder Ruth Ann Brewington Batavia Gonder Raymond Hahn Jr. Hotle Henry Derby Tom Dagle J. G. Sanderson Huntsville A. F. Bridger Fred Hyzer Fairfield Hospital Clarence Hyzer Rubio Geo, Nace Leadville Colo W. R. Kime Pfe Lisle L. Luithly Wm. Luithly

Kenny Method Revival Sparks Hope for Infantile Paralysis

Sister Elizabeth Kenny, Australian nurse, unveils a revolutionary treatment for infantile paralysis. The method emphasizes muscular exercises and warm compresses, challenging conventional therapy and drawing attention from medical communities and families seeking relief for affected children.

Sister Kenny Starts a One Woman Crusade

In Toowoomba Australia 1911 nurse Sister Elizabeth Kenny demonstrates polio treatment on a boy at Toowoomba General Hospital. Her steam foment therapy restores movement spurring a long campaign against infantile paralysis with support from Minneapolis institutions and no salary.

Kenny Australia Aeneas McDonnell Toowoomba General Hospital Queensland Doctor McDonnell Elizabeth Kenny Miss Kenny General Hospital Minneapolis Minnesota Exchange Club United States

Hearing reveals four hour warning plan before Pearl Harbor strike

Vice Admiral T S Wilkinson testifies at a joint Pearl Harbor investigating committee hearing that he wanted the U S fleet warned four hours before the Japanese attack though Hawaii was not singled out as a target. The International club met at McClure cafe with 28 members electing Rex Hornung president Fay Schultz vice president James Miller secretary treasurer. They agreed to stay open on Christmas Eve and host a Santa Claus event in Richland Monday afternoon with treats for children. Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis of Wyoming visit relatives Mrs Will True and Mrs Walter Cox. Mr and Mrs Lester Williams of Mt Zion visited Maurice Gould's home.

Adm T. S. Wilkinson Naval Intelligence U. S Hawaii McClure Rex Hornung Fay Schultz Treas James Miller Richland Clarence Davis State of Wyoming Will True Walter Cox Lester Williams Mt. Zion Maurice Gould

Monoxide Fatal To Driver Of Bus In Emmetsburg

Albert Lange 24 Blencoe a Charter bus driver between here and Sioux City was found dead from carbon monoxide in a local garage. He had gone to warm up the bus at 4 am before a 6 30 am departure. Janitor Jack Johnson found Lange when the driver did not return on time.

Emmetsburg Albert Lange Blencoe Here Sioux City Lange Jack Johnson Kenmore

Wooden Utensils Care Guide

Do not soak wooden utensils in water. Wash quickly and thoroughly in hot soapy water. Rinse and wipe dry after use to extend their life.

Witness Testifies in McVay Court Martial

Millard V. McCrory of Ponchatoula Louisiana testifies for the defense in Capt. Charles B McVay’s court martial. He recounts being in the cruisers mess hall when the Indianapolis sank and rushing to his bunk for a life jacket. He recalls hearing an abandon ship order but cannot identify the issuing officer.

Charles B. McVay Millard V. McCrory USNR Ponchatoula Indianapolis International

Veterans Bureau reports new discharge rules and finance streamline

The Washington Bureau notes army discharge eligibility now includes GI with three children under 18, lowering required points to 55. It also announces Frank W. Kelsey as assistant administrator in charge of the VA multi billion dollar finance service and that the treasury issues checks totaling about 28 million dollars yearly for veterans programs and benefits.

Army Navy G.I Veterans’ Service Bureau Washington Veterans’ Administration Frank W. Kelsey Veterans Veterans’ Headquarters Treasury Department Veterans’ Administration Finance Service Administration Service

Widow pension questions reveal wartime benefits

Inquiries about World War I and II widow pensions and disability payments are answered. Topics include eligibility amounts, discharge status, and how service circumstances affect benefits. Guidance covers education for veterans, refrigeration and air conditioning training, and procedures to obtain casualty details from official offices.

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