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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1943
Page
2
The column lists Pvt Don L Paul visiting Mt Vernon with relatives and other soldiers on furlough including Pvt Donald J Lafforek and Set Dave Masson. It reports families awaiting or receiving mail and updates on addresses, postings, and arrivals from Denver to Camp White and Camp Grant as holiday visits unfold.
Mrs. Byron Snider arrived home from St. Louis where she was called three weeks ago by illness in the home of her daughter Mrs. Duane C Griggs. Mrs. Griggs and Barbara have been ill with flu but are improving. Cpl. Griggs has been seriously ill at Jefferson Barracks hospital and last Friday underwent mastoiditis surgery.
Virginia McLaughlin and Georganne Rudiger are Monmouth College students spending Christmas vacation at their parents in Monmouth Illinois. Pvt Raymond L Burham of Camp McCain Mississippi also spending holidays with his parents. Beulah and Esther Stewart Iowa State College students from Ames are with their parents Cloyce Stewart and family.
Among those to receive degrees at the State University of Iowa convocation Wednesday morning are Joan Brown a bachelor of science in commerce Douglas Eastwood a doctor of medicine Joseph Louis Kehoe of Wellman a doctor of medicine Stuart C Peterson of Kalona a doctor of philosophy. President Virgil M Hancher will confer degrees and certificates at the affair in Iowa Union at 10 oclock. Also noted is a sale advertisement CAPONS ALIVE or dressed by Leo Shelangoski. Mrs Jula Chase of Zion Ill observed her 101st birthday Dec 1 with three generations attending including Courtly Chase Ralph Chase and family members.
Des Moines December warning from Commissioner R B Laird of the department of public safety urges careful driving during the holiday season. He warns of higher accident and fatality risk and calls for slower speeds, watching for snow and ice, staying home in bad weather, and cautious crossing of railroad tracks.
Washington high school Demons travel to Ottumwa to face the strong Bulldog team Tuesday evening shifting from Friday for Christmas Eve. Ottumwa defeated Fairfield 38 to 34 and leads the Little Six with Burlington and Muscatine.
Rev W Munster cites Frank Ross as a man of noble character and quiet strength who shaped the West Chester neighborhood with integrity and charity. The funeral pastor praises his industrious life, steadfast faith, and lasting impact on family, church, and community.
Commercial chlorophyll is typically extracted from alfalfa for use as a green colorant in soaps oils fats foods liquors and medicinal preparations.
The operation needs 400000 pounds of paint to cover 7200000 square feet of surface for the battleship. This immense quantity underscores the scale of the naval maintenance effort and the precision required to complete the coating.
Discharges include Fred Saunders of Brighton and Annabelle Jackson of route four. Births announce a seven pound seven ounce son to Mr and Mrs Garold Wehr Crawfordsville at 4 10 yesterday morning and a 7 8 1 2 ounce son to Mr and Mrs Clifford Leeper Brighton at 2 44 this morning. A daughter weighing seven pounds eleven and a half ounces was born to Mr and Mrs Mack Metcalf Winfield at 6 20 this morning. Admitted is Bill Davidson 1002 South Iowa avenue as medical patient. Charley Brinning 21514 South Town avenue underwent a major operation this morning. Mrs Maye Werner Winfield and Claud Randall Keota were discharged this afternoon.
Princeton report describes radio nails that heat glue in plywood to bind sheets without holes, using a pistol like device to deliver short wave power. It notes faster assembly, uniform surface heating, and potential for rapid cooking of food with radio heating experiments mentioned.
Washington reports U.S. Navy and allied services show rapid rise in bond buyers with about 6.9 million dollars in bonds purchased monthly. Officers and sailors jumped over 500 percent from 50,000 on March 31 to 277,000 on July 7, while 129,000 buy at least one bond monthly. Marine corps and coast guard accounts add 35,000 and 235,000 bond buyers respectively.
Auckland man faced charges of running a gambling house as a premises case in the New Zealand supreme court. Justice Callan noted the public’s habit of seeking racing news first in a newspaper, then checking war coverage.
Lieut. Jesse Stewart on leave visits Arkansas City and receives a Christmas package his mother sent last October, still following him after sea duty. The parcel arrived just before he departed again to continue his duties.
The article notes that wasting a slice or two of bread per week in every American home amounts to about two million loaves discarded weekly. It emphasizes the scale of daily bread waste across households.
Daylight bombing of northwest Germany follows Mediterranean raids on Augsburg and Innsbruck near the Brenner pass. Eleven Fortress bombers and Liberators were lost in the twin strikes, but some aircraft reportedly landed in allied territory. Augsburg raid aircraft and escorts claimed 37 to 59 enemy fighters destroyed.
The Merry Ten club met with Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Wulf in a small gathering due to illness. Pinochle prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Pat Johnson, Mrs. Mac Wallace, and William Wulf. Kenneth Ora duff was elected president. The next meeting will be at the Wallace home with refreshments by Mrs. Wulf.
Mrs. Milt Wollrab hosted seven S and C club members, three children, and Mrs. Harry Wollrab Thursday at her Riverside area home. A noon cooperative dinner followed by a Christmas gift exchange. New officers elected: President Mrs. Howard Fisher and Secretary Mrs. Robert Nicola. Bingo awarded prizes to Mrs. Charles Schnoebelen and Mrs. Harry Wollrab. Next meeting set for December 30 with Mrs. Schnoebelen.
Nazareth Church hosts a Christmas program on Wednesday evening December 22 at eight o'clock. Reverend James Robbins leads the event featuring carols scripture reading prayers a Christmas play and a community reception. The program includes performances by Verlin Hill Jimmie Shafer and other local youth and families. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Aralac, a milk derived fiber, is similar to wool and silk in texture and handling. Market samples consist mainly of mixtures of aralac with wool or aralac with rayon blends.
Mrs. Oren Romine hosted the Merry Mixer club where four members were absent due to sickness. Ada Griffith led the business session and read letters from servicemen who had received club packages. Dorothy Thrapp presented the secretary’s report as members answered roll with Bible verses.
Mr and Mrs Fred J Longer announce the marriage of their daughter June to Francis Ong son of Mrs Katie Ong The ceremony took place at 9 o'clock Wednesday evening February 1 at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev H E Giese officiating A single ring ceremony Attendants were Mr and Mrs Herschel Offill Both wore navy outfits and corsages of pink roses The bride a Washington high school graduate class of 1941 has worked as a Gilman telephone operator The groom attended Gilman schools and worked at Tro BAugh grocery for four years They will reside in Gilman
The Home Builders class of the Methodist Sunday school gathered Friday evening in the church social rooms for a cooperative supper. Twenty four members and families attended including 17 children and guests Rev Fredrik Miller and two children, Mrs W F Bickel and Mrs Wellmeyer. Officers were re elected: Harold Fulton president Will Richards vice president Mrs Sherri Wolfe secretary treasurer. Gifts were given to class teacher W Foster Bickel and assistant Wade Gardner after carols and a program of songs recitations and muscial selections.
Members of the H. H. club and families gathered at William Hesseltine home for a Christmas party. Thirteen families shared a cooperative supper with Paul Bell as a guest, then enjoyed socializing, card games, music, and a gift exchange.
Don Paul of Minneapolis was guest of honor at a family pre Christmas dinner hosted by his parents. A two course meal was served at one o'clock with holiday table decorations and a gift exchange by a lighted tree in a festively decorated Don Paul home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Roth and son Duane Mrs George Hill of Burlington Mr and Mrs Ralph Hess and daughter DeLoris.
Community groups hold Christmas festivities this week. Monday features Order of Rainbow Girls at the Masonic temple, followed by O F S dinners and a 10 cent toy exchange. Tuesday includes a cooperative dinner at the temple and a luncheon. Wednesday hosts Rosemary club and Homemakers exchange. Thursday sees West Chester W R C meeting with officer elections.
Bethel church schedules a Christmas program and tree lighting for Monday evening December 20 at 7 30 o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bishop celebrate a wedding anniversary dating to 1905 and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Christner mark one from 1921. Alfred C. Brown, Clarence Brown, Priscilla Dickinson, Ferne Owens, Gleede Dold, Dale Hoyle, Mrs. Joe Saforek, and others receive birthday congratulations. Also wished are Mrs. Ira Rathmel, Mrs. W. B. Dupuis, Carl Hedges, Everette Wallace, Mrs. John Wehr, Margaret Stoops, Audrey Puliman, and Richard Allan Stephens who turns five.
The army reports usage of more than 800 distinct wooden items across its operations. The figure highlights the breadth of wood applications from equipment to facilities.
We are sincerely grateful to friends and neighbors for their acts of sympathy in our bereavement. Our appreciation cannot be adequately expressed. Lt. Walter A. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haney and Family, Rex Brier of Winfield.
Advanced pupils performed in two recitals at the Shields home on Friday and Saturday. Doris Gray accompanied with Bonnie Simpson at the piano. programs featured Chopin, Beethoven, Grieg, and various vocal pieces. Relatives and friends attended both events in a home recital setting.
Mr and Mrs Orville Unzicke hosted a dinner honoring their son Robert James on or around his fifth birthday. Guests included Eli Knepp Lavelda Irvi and Edgar with Lavelda presenting a gift. Birthday gifts arrived from W Nelson Mediapolis and Fred Jones Cedar Rapids.
The Harold Taylor Norval Taylor and Craig Nelson families express gratitude for expressions of sympathy and support during their recent bereavement.
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