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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1945

Page

2

Riverside High Falls Short in Narrow Loss to Mt. Marys

In Riverside Iowa on December 26 St Marys of Riverside dropped a 24 to 23 decision to Mt Marys of Muscatine in a tight boys basketball contest at Riverside Public School gym. Mt Marys led most of the game after a second quarter push and held the slim edge until the final buzzer.

Riverside Iowa St.Mary’s High School Mt. Mary's High School Muscatine St. Mary’s of St. Mary's St. Mary's 13

V F W Posts Revived Band in Fairfield Event

Washington Post V F W members reactivate the 84th division band in Fairfield sponsored by V F W Post No. 2271. Local band members include Milo Steele Jr Ralph Witthoft Jesse and Don Radda. Nearby tales note a suede designer suit in Augsburg Germany for Mrs John Balles of Ann Arbor Michigan. Betty Irwin visited Moline Illinois for Christmas with Virgil Irwin's family.

V.F.W Washington Post Fairfield V.F.W. Post Milo Steele, Jr Ralph Witthoft Jesse Don Radda Fe.m. Bridges and Company Augsburg Germany John Balles Ann Arbor Mich Edna Ruth Bridges Balles Betty Irwin Moline Virgil Irwin W. J. Knapp Sioux City Marion B. L. Rouse Knupp

Transplanting Evergreens in Fall

Fall is ideal for transplanting evergreens. Soak dry soil beforehand and move trees with a ball of earth. Avoid exposed roots on hot days by planting early or late. Prepare the hole, then water thoroughly after planting.

Hiking Protection Advice For Tramping In Woods

Guidance on footwear and clothing for woods trips. Wear high boots for protection or socks over trousers in heat to shield ankles. Wash thoroughly after tramp using yellow kitchen soap and hot water five to six times. Apply rubbing alcohol rinse with cold water and dry with soft fabric.

HospitalAdmissions and Births Reported in Town

Earl Utterback was admitted for major surgery at 515 West Main. Darlene Humston underwent an appendectomy. Mr and Mrs Samuel Nafziger of Kalona are parents of a 4 lb 8.5 oz son born at 11 52 last night. A son was born at 9 26 this morning to Mr and Mrs Dennis Boshart of Wayland. Eddie White of Ainsworth admitted as medical patient. Donald and Lovina Schantz Route 2 had tonsillectomies. Mrs Keith Carr of Wellman and Wayne Arnold Route 1 discharged yesterday afternoon. Rev E S Hebner 308 FE Sixth Street discharged.

Samuel Nafziger Kalona Dennis Boshart Wayland Eddie White Ainsworth Donald Lovina Schantz Keith Carr Wellman Wayne Arnold E. S. Hebner Sixth Street

Kenny Treatment Study Shows Promise for Infantile Paralysis

Medical researchers assess Sister Elizabeth Kenny therapy for infantile paralysis, examining recovery outcomes and potential advantages over standard care. Trials involve infant patients and evaluative measures of muscle strength, mobility, and long term improvement.

Medical Studies Back Sister Kenny Theory

A five year, 364 patient study in The Journal Lancet supports Sister Elizabeth Kenny's infantile paralysis treatment. From 1940 to 1944, 84 percent showed good recovery, none required surgery, and braces or deformities were minimal. Major centers backing the work include Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota, with honors from New York University.

Elizabeth Kenny Minneapolis General Hospital Journal Lancet John F. Pohl Michael Dowling Minneapolis Pohl University of Minnesota Medical School Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota New York) University Miss Kenny Kenny Elizabeth Kenny Clinic Minneapolis General Dowling School Don Henderson Rochester University New York University Bing Sister Kenny

Christmas Dance Held at Rendezvous

About 110 couples attended the semi formal Christmas dance last night at the Rendezvous. Music was provided by Paul Lance and his Cedar Rapids band. The Order of Rainbow Girls sponsored the event with committees working to ensure a success. Christmas decorations included a brightly lighted tree in the ballroom.

Paul Lance Cedar Rapids Order of Rainbow Girls

Highland Social Club Meets at Y with Mrs Steele

Mrs Elizabeth Steele hosted the Highland Social club Friday afternoon in the Y community room for the December meeting. Eleven members and four guests attended as members shared Christmas exchange gifts and a business meeting was led by president Mrs Elmer Steele. Refreshments were served and Mrs Herbert Campbell invited the group to meet January 10.

Elizabeth Steele Highland Social Club Elmer Steele Herbert Campbell

Whittier Color Blind Discovered by Strawberry Picking

The poet John Greenleaf Whittier was color blind a fact his mother found while he picked strawberries unable to tell berries from leaves by color.

John Greenleaf Whittier

Whipping Cream Tips For Best Results

The cream should be cold at 40 degrees Fahrenheit if possible and kept in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Also chill the bowl and the whisk or beater to maximize whipping efficiency.

Andrew Johnson Named After Jackson Presidency Origin

Andrew Johnson, born 1808, served as vice president and became president after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 15, 1865.

Andrew Johnson Andrew Jackson Johnson Abraham Lincoln

Healthy Cows Lift Dairy Yields with Regular Exams

A study of 10 500 dairies by the American Veterinary Medical Association finds disease free herds pay big dividends. Production per day rose 40 percent over ten years in herds that underwent annual exams for all cows and benefited from concurrent feeding and management advances.

American Veterinary Medical Association

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