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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1944
Page
2
The United Press reports Radio Tokyo announced no change in its policy toward prisoners of war after the disclosure that 7,700 U S and Filipino troops were tortured and killed after Bataan and Corregidor fell. NBC monitors recorded the broadcast saying Japan will not let propaganda alter its policy.
Weekend visits include Lt. James C. Griffin at Camp Ellis II and Lt. DiLorenzo at Camp Ellis Ill. John M. Troe funeral held in Des Moines. Gaylord Troe tied to Norene Schmoeller. Lost tan Cocker Spaniel Sandy. horse show in Oskaloosa. OPA release extends shoes pricing. Household items for sale and radio unit offered.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church in Ainsworth with Student Pastor Herbert Glass and Rev Karl Megehelsen presiding. A vocal solo of the Twenty third Psalm was performed by Mrs Fred Orris, accompanied by Mildred Pressley. Burial followed in Crawfordsville cemetery with pallbearers Fred Palmer Nelson Thompson Harry Maxwell Clarence Logen Clarence Walker and Fred Walker.
The Horak family thanks all who extended comfort and kindness in our sorrow for our son and husband. We appreciate the beautiful service and flower offerings. Mrs. Alice Horak and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Melo Horak and Family.
The Washington county basketball tournament opens Wednesday at West Chester high school gym. Riverside West Chester Kalona and Crawfordsville hold best records with Kalona Crawfordsville tied for favorites after recent results. Ainsworth and Riverside seen as threats. Brighton and Wellman weaker but capable of surprises. First round features Kalona Crawfordsville Ainsworth Wellman and Brighton Riverside with Thursday and Friday games determining the county title. Officials include Eugene McCormick and Happy Hildebrand with Edgar and Keith Stewart handling timekeeping and scorekeeping.
When a vessel's hull is fouled by sea grass and barnacles its propulsion costs rise. Affected ships burn about 16 percent more fuel to maintain normal speed than when hulls are clean.
Instructions for processing deer hides emphasize avoiding flesh on skin, rolling hides with hair side out, keeping cool, and delivering promptly. If delayed, thoroughly salt flesh side, keep dry and cool, cover with paper, and after eight to ten days shake off salt wrap hair side out and deliver to dealer.
Mrs Donald Tucker of Brig hton was admitted this morning as a surgical patient. Mrs Ivan Riess and son Robert Arnold of 309 West Second Street, and Joe Dougall Jr of 814 South Avenue C were discharged this afternoon.
Notice invites Masons to attend the 3rd degree on Wednesday evening February 2, 1944. Signed by Victor Blattner, secretary.
In a Tri County league matchup Wayland fell 42 to 39 to Cotter. Wayland’s Eichelberger poured in 15 and SBoshart 11, while Cotter’s Peters and C Orris led with 13 each. Wayland next faces Winfield in the Henry county tournament first round after two earlier meetings this season, one win apiece.
Announcement lists Class A teams Mt Pleasant Fairfield New London for the Mt Pleasant tournament with other county towns in Class B. Crawfordsville draws a bye. Aims Worth faces Brighton. Lockridge meets Olds. Pleasant Plain plays Wayland. Fairfield meets New London. Mt Pleasant has a bye.
The county treasurer says the December and January period for auto registrations shows 4 653 Washington county cars and 927 trucks, with totals higher than last year. More registrations arrive by mail and a large amount of timber stored or junked for the year is noted.
The infrared camera reveals differences unseen by the human eye as colors look different on infrared film. Camouflage relies on visible color, but infrared photography shows two objects with the same color may reflect varying infrared amounts. This undermines judging color appearances for infrared detection.
A 1944 look back recalls the 1936 winter in Iowa when January brought 30 below zero at West Bend and Davenport factories silenced. Snow totaled about 20 inches across the state, with storms, blizzards, and transport paralysis lasting into February before the freeze broke on February 22.
The rationing board extends dollar and cents ceilings on fresh fruits and vegetables to rural seven-state Midwest regions starting Tuesday February 1. Affected items include lettuce cabbage potatoes onions apples bananas citrus grapes berries and red sour cherries with more items to be added under flat ceilings. Green and blue stamp changes accompany the new pricing plan and meat purchases from farmers are encouraged to ease market congestion.
The West Point 4 H club met at the Duvall home Saturday afternoon. The president called the meeting to order. Mrs Duvall demonstrated muffin making and samples were shared.
An Ottumwa investigation into a gambling and liquor payoff racket continues. County Attorney John D. Moon cautioned limits, noting state statutes cap inquiry at three years. Arrested to date are Public Safety Commissioner G. E. Rhoads and Herbert Bagg. Police interviews proceeded with city force officials.
The Mediterranean island of Li pari provides almost all Europe with pumice, a volcanic origin material.
Report shows that among every 1,000 army air forces personnel 50 are airplane armorers and 12 are sheet metal workers, highlighting the distribution of skilled trades within the force.
The text notes 120 total points and says brown stamps in War Ration Book Three may be usable on certain dates when buying from farmers. It states 96 brown points remain in Book 2 and can be spent in one block between now and February 27 once meat is rationed from a farmer.
The social calendar lists numerous meetings this week. Pythian Sisters, Harmony Club, Just Us Club, U and I Club, Merry Makers, and Ainsworth OES all gather with various hosts and times. Other events include Grace Hill groups, Women of Grace Hill, Linger Longer, OES pinochle, PEO Chapter 1, Y M C A events, KEO Club, CCC West Chester class, and several Ladies Aid and guild gatherings through Friday and Saturday.
Mr and Mrs John Shalla sr members of the Journal Three Quarter Century club observe their 57th wedding anniversary today. Boyd Lytle Stephens son of Mr and Mrs Richard Stephens Crawfordsville has two candles on his birthday cake while George Charles Lord son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Lord Ainsworth is four years old.
Birthday greetings are extended today to R. E. Shannon Roy Nelson Mrs. Lloyd Fredmund formerly of Washington Earl Smith Mrs. Lawrence Libe Mrs. W. E H. Morgan.
Mrs. K Houseal hosted a pre nuptial shower for Mildred Meyer soon to wed J Delbert Lewis in the Misses garden party style. Eighteen guests enjoyed contests and gifts as pink and white decorations and refreshments were served by Mrs Brorn Swift and Mrs Caldwell.
Mrs Jo Gardner of Corpus Christi was honored at a Saturday dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs C G Schmoeller. Sixteen guests attended the table decor with bed tapers and flowers, and Ether Hayes gave an appropriate reading during the social afternoon followed by a miscellaneous shower with useful gifts for the honoree.
Mr and Mrs Luther Crom of District No 4 were honored as friends arrived unannounced at the Walnut community event. The evening featured cards and refreshments before the Crom family prepares to move near Bloomfield. Present were the Nicola Nelson Everwewis and Ed Ne families.
Mr and Mrs J W Field entertained at their home Susecs honoring their daughter Jon 15th birthday on January 2 and grandnephew Miche Koehler turning one. A chicken dinner was served at noon with a birthday cake and home made ice cream. Attendees included Jart Fields Mrs Mary Jane McCaer ney Bess Jones Mr and Mrs George E Koehler Walter and Robert Mrs George T Koel Michael's father was unable to attend.
In prewar years Germany imported nearly a quarter of worn nickel production, more than a third of other nations. Japan also relied on all available sources and faced shortages for new nickel. Germany could supplement imports with ore from Norway and Greece, while Burma and Celeb may supply nickel ore to Japanese veterans.
Instructions urge saving every ounce of drippings from beef pork lamb poultry and sausage. Strain into a container and refrigerate. Render suet ham back rind and fat from fowl and save bits of table fat with clean wrappings.
The fragment notes a birthday treat provided as a courtesy by R. E. Shannon to supply treats for the occasion. It appears as a brief acknowledgment without full context or details of the event.
Beverly Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Brown accepted birthday congratulations today from high school trends.
Jimmie Arnold now in service has a birthday today. Myra Jones of route one also celebrates today. Harold Lee Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Milton Smith of southeast of town, observed his fourth birthday yesterday.
A large box of Delicious apples was provided to Journal employees this morning. The gift offered two or three rounds of fruit to staff members.
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