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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1945
Page
2
Fire crews responded to a blaze at Charles Ragan's home on West Main Street after Rollie Roe spotted burning shingles on the roof. The fire was quickly extinguished with water from the booster tank on the fire truck.
A modern battleship carries a variety of lubricants chosen for specific tasks and equipment. Each lubricant serves a distinct function to ensure smooth operation and reliability under demanding naval conditions.
Iowa war plants require 2,305 workers on the production urgency list, per state manpower director George D. Haskill. Needs by city include Des Moines 935, Burlington 212, Cedar Rapids 212, Davenport 69, Dubuque 223, Mason City 38, Sioux City 502, Waterloo 407.
A bird that cannot fly is the penguin. Experts note penguins have wings adapted for swimming rather than flight and rely on aquatic locomotion for movement.
In steady use rugs or carpets need thorough weekly cleaning with a vacuum or broom. Use long gentle strokes rather than hard digging motions to lift dust and protect the rug fibers. Gentle sweeping stirs up less dust and is easier on the rug.
Production of American grown dates rose from 1,000,000 pounds in 1926 to 20,000,000 pounds in 1943. Weather has always handicapped this fruit requiring hot dry summers and fall ripening. A single shower can ruin the crop.
A local florist promotes bright red carnations for Valentine’s Day claiming extra nice quality. The ad highlights a price of dollars per dozen and emphasizes suitable gift value for the occasion.
Mrs. Tom Downing and sister Mrs. Walter Haight visit nieces in Cambridge with Downing planning several weeks stay. Various locals dock in for short and long visits as National Social Hygiene day is set for Feb 7, and Des Moines Mercy hospital welcomed a six and a quarter pound daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert West of Adel.
Mrs. Mary Applegate hosted the Bethel Missionary Society meeting with 11 members present. Officers for the next year were elected: President Mrs. Applegate, Vice President Grace Shaw, Secretary Mrs. Alvin Shaw, Treasurer Mrs. Godfrey Juzeler, Secretary of Literature Mrs. Dye. Social hour followed.
Mrs. Howard McBride hosted 15 Navajo club members and two guests, Mrs. C H Johnson and Mrs. Harry Simpson, for an afternoon of visiting and dance work. A note from former member Mrs. Walter Burger thanked the club for cards during Mrs. Brookhart’s illness. The group planned a plant for ill member Mrs. D N Anwy and set February’s meeting with Mrs. D J Patterson. Refreshments were served assisted by Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Fred Bey.
Eleven members of the Grace Hill Ladies Aid society met for an all day quilting session at Mrs. Nelson Woodford’s home with a sack lunch. Mrs. Harold Klopfenstein led devotions, treasurer Mrs. Frank Anderson reported dues, and plans were made for a February social and a community potluck dinner at the Community building.
A description notes that evade fire snakes avoid flames by retreating into holes where they stay cool until the forest fire moves on.
Wayne Erwin was admitted as a medical patient yesterday afternoon at 432 South Seventh Avenue.
Charlene Hesseltine entertained members of the Brighton high school senior class Tuesday evening at her home north of Brighton, hosting a bob sled themed gathering.
The evening's sponsor Supt. Paxton opened with a bobsled ride led by driver Lloyd Me as a very cold start. A chili supper followed with popcorn balls while guests included Jane Hammondson, Betty Jean Hoxworth, Marjorie Reighard, Betty Gowey, Leo Mullikin, Norman Lechner, Noger Arnold, and the class.
Leathernecks have made more than 200 landings in all parts of the world, the U. S. Marine Corps chant underscores their global reach and historic deployments.
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