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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1943
Page
2
Local shoppers are urged to visit Roths child’s clearance sale with large selections at greatly reduced prices on suits coats dresses and other items. The ads also note new arrivals atDiscounted gear and a range of women and children’s apparel.
Washington residents shared Christmas with relatives and friends in numerous gatherings. The report lists many attendees including Arlene Huber, Irene Lane, J. C. Bauer, D. W. Harvey, and families of Keota, Washington, Cedar Falls, and Grinnell, noting service members away and long family traditions from 1856 to the present.
At the hospital Henrietta Stewart 421 South Avenue B underwent an appendixy yesterday morning. Mrs Milton Nebel Mr Pleas ant admitted yesterday afternoon as a surgical patient. Mrs Kenneth Ornduff Ainsworth and William Barden Jr 19 South Avenue C underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Mr and Mrs George Stout Keota are parents of a seven pound one ounce daughter born at 12 40 this morning. Mrs Herman Wagenknecht Ainsworth Janice Heek route three Benjamin Stout Brighton Mrs Kenneth Jennings and daughter Ellen Elizabeth 707 South Ninth avenue were discharged this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Clem Griffith celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary. Charles Claire Neff has three candles on his cake. Richard Koenig turns 11 today. Other birthday anniversaries observed include Mrs. Vic Crone Mrs. Ernest Salladay Andy Kaufman Walter Wolfe Jimmy Custer Dorothy Owens Vera Pribyl and Mrs. Will Sickles.
New address for Pres Sherman R Gault at Camp Sibert Alabama. John A Davison discharged from Navy hospital Memphis and home to help his father. Neighbors helped Davison with wood. Davison is a patient at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Perdock spent Christmas in Harper with the Pratts. Mrs Livingston returned to Davenport after Christmas with relatives. Mrs Babcock and Mrs Gaethe left for Chicago after visiting California.
Portugal earns about 8.5 million dollars each year from foreign wine trade. The figure underscores wine exports as a key economic activity for the country.
A called Rebekah meeting at 10 C F hall completed yearly business. Installation of officers is set for Tuesday evening Jan 4 with Rebekah and Odd Fellow lodges joining. Leona Kos and Myral Smith will lead the installation ceremonies for the next six months.
Staff Sgt Ted Gerot from Camp Polk Louisiana joins Mr and Mrs Logan Ahrens and family for Christmas in Tampa. Maurice Koehler ends training in Inglewood California and spends ten days with his mother Maud Koehler before returning to his post in Tampa. W P Moriarty hosts a family dinner with relatives including the Atkin family and Moriarty and Holaworth families from Davenport and Harper.
Davenport reports that natural rubber stocks fall as synthetic rubber improves prompting new WPB limits. William Ogden of the Davenport WPB office announced effective January 1 restrictions on natural rubber use including hose sealing materials packing and printing rolls.
Cook snap beans until tender then serve hot with added fat. Some cooks heat butter for a browned flavor while others use bacon fat with crisped bits. Others braise beans with salt pork or a ham hock but avoid overcooking.
Pepper plants are cited as ornamental like Jerusalem cherry and suit a summer border with zinnias or scarlet sage. The compact red peppers add color for pic kissing and pepper sauce and are especially attractive.
VFW families meet Tuesday at 6 50 p.m. for cooperative supper at KC hall bring a dish. Rosemary club gathering led by Mr and Mrs P F Whisler. Damascus Shrine convenes 8 p.m. at Masonic temple. Grace Hill Ladies Aid and Rev Rethel Missionary events noted. Navajo club 2 30 p.m. host Mrs Fred Bey. Pansy Hill club hosts Friday evening with card table and folding chairs.
Mrs. Harry Sowden entertained 21 Handcraft department members from section 3 of Fortnightlylab and two visitors last evening. Assistant leader Mrs. Paul Snakenberg presided in the absence of the leader as roll call answered by giving Handcraft resolutions. Elsie Bratten directed an auction of white elephant articles and bakery goods. The evening ended with social time and refreshments by the committee including Mrs. W Glenn Eldridge, Mrs. Robert Choate, and Mrs. Ed Sorrell. A Christmas motif decorated the table of the month to match home decorations.
A retinal image similar to that in humans can be seen on the albino rabbit’s retina when its eye is placed in a tube of black paper. The tiny image of an external object appears inverted on the surface, demonstrating retinal imaging in rabbits.
Italy claims 70 million productive acres with 12 million in wheat under cultivation. The report notes broad agricultural capacity and potential for grain output.
Anna Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben D Lee of Kinross wed Gilbert W Frits son of Mr and Mrs Charles R Frits of Wellman in a Wellman Methodist church service. Rev R W Pinnell officiated at four o clock with few relatives present. Both teach: Anna at Oakville and Gilbert at Scranton high schools.
Pleasant Ridge school hosts a Christmas program on Wednesday evening December 28 with a hot lunch served. All are welcome. Roberta Pickard, teacher.
The Glendale Telephone company schedules its annual stockholders meeting for Monday at 1 30 PM in the basement of the United Presbyterian church. The notice lists the date as January 38.
Rotenone is employed by veterinarians for cattle poultry dogs and cats as a treatment and control agent.
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