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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1945
Page
2
Tires will leave the ration list January 1 as OPA and the civilian production administration project 66 million passenger car tires to be produced next year, 13 million more than any prior single year. Supplies now will not meet all requests, so spares on new cars, white sidewall tires, and tire exports remain banned.
Washington high school Demons travel to Keokuk for a key conference game as they chase a 2 1 record in the Little Six. Coach A H Seidler plans possible lineup shifts while fielding about 20 players led by Wayne Marshall Jack Pauls Joe Sweet Dick Vacha Bill Kelsey Wayne Pratt Bob Noonan and Dale White with first and second team games set after a bus trip.
The county treasurer office reports about 190 vehicles licensed daily with a total of 1,619 automobiles and 340 trucks registered so far this year.
The fire department was summoned to a soybean plant where a small fire started as a precaution. The fire was extinguished with no damage before the fire truck arrived.
All food items were frozen the day after Pearl Harbor and rationing began January 5, 1942. Local stores halted sale of selected goods as the government enforced sweeping controls to conserve supplies for wartime needs.
Washington County Ministerial association will sponsor a church school basketball league this winter with four leagues planned. Registration this Sunday or December 30 at the YMCA. Teams of eight players for boys and nine for girls will be formed from church school classes with captains and sponsors. Prizes and a season banquet to end the league.
General Douglas MacArthur denied a Tokyo radio report that he threatened to resign if not left alone in Japan. He said Russian participation in occupation is a matter for other decisions and that the broadcaster’s quote has no basis in fact.
Ernest Peiffer of Van Horn Iowa died yesterday afternoon after an influenza related illness with heart complications. He formerly lived in Keota and was a son of Paul Peiffer of Washington and brother to Emil Peiffer and Mrs. Ed Wittetoe of Washington. Brother Wilfrid just arrived home from the Pacific duty. Another brother Bernard of Milwaukee also survives. Funeral plans have not been announced.
An itemized local notice lists Annis Fur Coat options including Northern Seal and Mendoza Beaver styles with tax included prices around 155.55, plus Mink and Muskrat selections. Also advertised are all wool fascinators at 2 dollars, Ramseyer's baby chicks with delivery, and Fern's Pastry Shop holiday goods with late Saturday cutoff.
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows shared a Christmas program at O O F hall with carols led by Harold Walker and Joan Boileau at the piano. Recitations by Kiesey, Mapel, Youngs, Lowry, Smith, Wittmer, Gray, Peters, Horsey, and others joined piano solos and readings. Santa distributed treats and aided gift exchange while local committees oversaw arrangements and refreshments.
The Cedar Rapids city council approved applying to the federal government for 100 trailers. The mayor's housing committee said 49 families are ready to move into trailers, prompting the request.
Paper mill workers in Hungary discovered a method to make durable yarns from cellulose derived from corn and sunflower stalks, a process later reported by the department of commerce.
Notices list Rebekah lodge 7.30 p.m. at I.O.C.F. hall. Bethlehem Commandery and families hold a cooperative dinner 6.30 p.m. at Masonic temple with a dish to pass. Pleasant Hill Christmas party planned for evening at the church with sandwiches salads and pie.
Mrs Cleo Shockey Mrs Luella Waldschmidt and Lacey Sampson co hosted a St Anthony Circle meeting at the Shockey home. 11 members attended the business session led by Mrs Hubert Walker. Plans were made for a card party at KC Hall on Monday Jan. to raise funds. Attendees played bridge and pinochle with Muriel Tesockhorst winning pinochle and Mrs Martin Whittaker winning bridge. Seasonal refreshments were served.
The Prairie Flower Missionary Society met at Mrs Scott's yesterday for a full day event with thirteen members two children and a guest. A cooperative noon dinner followed by a Christmas story reading by Mrs Reeves and a prayer by Mrs Jarrard. Mrs Footh gave a Russia study stressing gospel work and missionary duties. A Christmas offering was taken for the Russian Missionary Bible Society and a white elephant exchange was held after a brief business meeting with Bible reading contest reports.
Mrs. Carl J. Roberts and Mrs. Mary Kerry hosted Chapter J P E O for a Christmas gathering attended by 30 members and two guests Mrs Walter Smith and Mrs Murray McCreedy. President R H McCleery led a brief business session followed by a program featuring piano duets by Charlotte and Patricia Berry, a reading by Mrs George Kerr, a Bethlehem song by Helen Stone with her mother at the piano, and a reading by Mrs T A Michels. Mrs D P Livingston led carols as Mrs Roger Sherman played piano. Social time and refreshments closed the event.
W C T U members gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. J F Nayadley’s home for a Christmas party. Guests included Elsie Bratten and Mrs. De Koening among others. Bratten led carols and received birthday wishes, a feature of the day. Mrs. Hawthorne chaired a brief business session, the group donated $2 to the Goodfellow fund, and a white elephant exchange followed with a devotional to conclude.
The Charles Churchill family held a Sunday Christmas dinner with six children present, first together in five years due to Charles H. Churchill serving overseas. Attendees included Charles H Churchill S 1C Mrs Howard Taitiley Kenneth and Dean Cloyce Zieglowsky Eugene LaVerne Shelby Jean Lyle Churchill George Myrtle Frank all of Washington and Alfred Kroymann of Cedar Rapids. Pvt Allen Dunsmore overseas and Mrs Charles H Churchill of Waseca were absent. A turkey was served as part of the pre Christmas meal.
Mr and Mrs R D Hamil of Crawfordsville celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary today while Mr and Mrs A C Ruegsegger observe their 41st anniversary. Maxine Guenther has a birthday with brother Billy turning 13 tomorrow. Kathryn Bartosky of Iowa City marks 95th birthday and Journals Three Quarter Century club member today.
Joyce Brewer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Brewer, receives birthday congratulations today from school friends marking her ninth birthday.
Patricia Rae Schulty is noted today with birthday wishes from Elsie Bratten Josephine Oldfield and Cloyee Burhaim as they extend many happy returns of the day.
Members of the White Way club hosted their families for a Christmas party at the Floyd Crayne home. The event featured a two course dinner, Christmas color decorations, gifts, a debut by the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doyie Smith, and a bag exchange for men and children. The Craynes’ hospitality marked the club’s 25th year of gatherings.
Announcements note the Rebekah initiation postponed due to illness and cold weather. A community tree and box supper is planned for Friday evening at Eureka school with gifts for exchange and table service provided by guests. Mrs. Lorene Erwin teacher.
A compact note tracing the peach as a symbol of longevity in Chinese culture and its prevalence in traditional art and literature reflecting immortality associations. The piece notes how the fruit appears across historical works to convey auspicious life extension.
Carolyn Carbee Vera Turnip seed of Wellman Bob Carson Paul Horak Harold Mangold appear in a brief public notice listing residents or related parties. The fragmentary text confirms several individuals connected to the notice but lacks context or action details.
The Order of Eastern Star pin ochle group held a Christmas luncheon at the Masonic temple dining room followed by pinochle with five tables. Mrs. Ernest Salladay won high score and Mrs. A. W. Yard had the low. Gifts were exchanged and decor featured a Christmas motif. The next meeting is the first Thursday in January.
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