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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
2
Smoke from a first floor blaze in Chicago's 44 story Board of Trade building sent hundreds of office workers fleeing via fire escapes. The fire caused by a motor spark and cleaning fluid explosion was confined to the ground floor with no serious injuries and no suspension of trading.
Local notes include Mrs. Logan traveling to Lexington for a military ball with Cadet Keith Hardy, and Army Air Corps cadet trainees for Tom Walker and James Mitchell’s posthumous Purple Heart. Also reports on visits, furloughs, upcoming banquets, and a Dutch Auction sale at B and B Store with community announcements and office closure until Feb 26.
Removing cattle from pasture just after the first frost allows grasses to build a winter reserve. This enables earlier grazing and more grazing opportunity next spring.
The report notes that Moslem women do not attend parties with men and seldom share meals with male family members. On feast days men dine separately in one area of the house while women eat in another, reflecting strict gender segregation.
Frank Nelson and Dick Marshall led the effort with 47 points for Washington as they overwhelmed Fairfield’s Mallable Irony team. Bob Marshall and Ray Whitehead aided the attack while Don McClure added a single point. Washington led 36 to 21 at halftime and widened the gap in the second half. Whitehead said the club would seek another Fairfield matchup on the Y court.
Washington high school freshman sophomores fell to Crawfordsville 43 to 27 on the road. Crawfordsville led 16-8 early and 41-21 after three quarters with Jones scoring 19 for the hosts. Washington’s Dick Vacha netted four field goals per half and a free throw. Stew art and Doran missed the trip due to ineligibility. Marshall remains a freshman.
St Josephs Circle of St James church met last evening with Mrs Alex Gevock and hostesses Mrs Gerald Duncan. After a brief business session the group enjoyed games and quiz contests won by Cecile Dempsey. Refreshments were served.
Stewart PTA marked Founder s Day with a February meeting in the school community room. Thirty members attended as third graders performed an Indian play under Mar vel Brown s direction and a candlelighting playlet Burn Candle Burn followed. Mrs. Sherman presided with Mrs. Wilbur Jackson at her side and announcements noted a clinic by Public Opinion Corp next week in Washington with sessions at 10 am 2 pm and 4 pm.
The New Haven Ladies Aid Society met Wednesday at Mrs. Lillie Manfold’s home with co hostesses Mrs. Maggie Robertson. Twelve members six visitors and eleven children attended. Mrs Ruth Trier presided in the president’s absence. The group discussed the Sidney Smith sale potluck at the church Monday night February 21 in honor of the Littles move and LeRoy Luers enlistment. The next meeting is planned for March 15 with Mrs Helen Robertson and Mrs Ariene Augustine.
Irene Ofelt hosted eight Little Flower Circle members and two guests at 724 South Fourth Avenue. Leader Mrs. Leonard Marie directed the program with social time to follow. Hostesses Corine Oriez, Mrs. Leonardy and Mrs. Walker served seasonal refreshments. Next meeting April 20 will have Mrs. Frank Eagle, Mrs. Herman Eagle, Mrs. Joe Ott, and Mrs. Clayton Lintz as hostesses.
Mrs C C Wilson Mrs Don Tibbetts and Mrs Jack Schneider led the St Anthony Circle February gathering at the Wilson home with 13 members present. Mrs Ed Wittetoe conducted a short business meeting before games and seasonally themed refreshments were served.
Members of the Rural Woman's club and families hosted a farewell at the Jackson home in Rural America. Clarence Jackson family plans to move from Young America to a newly purchased house on North Marion Avenue. Twenty seven neighbors attended with ecards, sharing a sack lunch prepared by Mrs. Lester Luckenbill and Mrs. Grant Hyamston with Mrs. Jackson assisting on the coffee committee.
Four pinochle tables hosted yesterday afternoon at the O E S pinochle party in Mason City. Mrs Will Hemmings and Mrs Will Sheets won prizes. Hostess committee members served refreshments. next party planned for Marci.
Mrs Charles Kennedy of Route One and Mrs John Slickers of 209 South Avenue F were discharged yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Dorrance Ardu ser at 908 East Third Street welcomed a son at 10 52 last night weighing nine pounds one and a half ounces. Mrs Paul Evans of 1051 West Main Street and Mrs Max Goodlander and son John Allen of 408 East Harrison Street were discharged this afternoon. J N Phillips of 323% East Washington Street sought out patient care for a fractured hip and returned home yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Stone reviewed Etude in a regular meeting of Chapter J PIO with 22 members attending. Mrs C W McLaughlin hosted, Mrs J M Lloyd presided, and Mrs Leo Stone led a program of vocal and instrumental numbers by assorted chapter members.
A historical note describes the Mississippi River gradually carrying dissolved rock material to the sea, slowly lowering the entire valley by about one foot across three to four thousand years.
The Ladies Aid society of the Trinity Lutheran church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Louis Schroeder. Six members and two visitors attended. The meeting opened with prayers, hymn, scripture lesson, and a pastor led prayer. Officers and committee reports followed with a business session led by president Mrs R G Wessler. A general discussion on the lesson topic Missions concluded the gathering during social hour with hostess help from Mrs Lafe Kiopfenstein.
The Geneva Convention requires employers of prisoners of war to maintain humane employment conditions. A six day work week must not demand excessive daily hours, must match local civil standards, and avoid tasks beyond a prisoner’s physical fitness or health. Menial or degrading work is prohibited.
The Prairie Flower Young People’s meeting was held Tuesday evening at the Lois and Darlene Humston home. Twenty nine attended the song service led by Arlys Myers, with devotions by Rev. A. E. Diddams. Elizabeth Meek led social games and refreshments were provided by the hostesses, assisted by Mrs. Lloyd Miller, Mrs. Lloyd Humston and Mrs. Newt Benson.
A surprise party for Mrs Wayne Marston honored her birthday last evening. Hostess was her mother-in-law Mrs Floyd Marston with guests including the Marstons Podaris Gray Swailes Allen and Hysel among many others from Ainsworth Columbus Junction Riverside and Riverside areas.
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Arthur Duensing's home north of town with 14 members present. Mrs. Floyd Hamil led devotions on Grace of Living and Working Together. George Kerr read The House by the Side of the Road. Mrs. Richard Stewart and Mrs. Donald Stout reviewed the fourth chapter of For All of Life. Mrs. Robert Wiley chaired a brief business meeting and nominated Mrs. Jay Brewer, Mrs. Hamil, and Mrs. Clyde Putnam.
Mrs H G Miller hosted the regular meeting of the Pythian Past Chiefs Association at her home. President Mrs Nora Faulkner led a short business session, then two-table bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs Faulkner high, Mrs Verna Marshall low, and Mrs Warren Stewart traveling. Next meeting with Mrs G A Reinert.
Mr and Mrs M D Hall hosted a cooperative dinner at their home for 14 J C Penney company store employees. The buffet featured a valentine motif and guests were served at seven o clock.
St Marys Circle of St James church met yesterday with Mrs Wilbur Richardson as hostess. Co-hostesses were Mrs George Sojka and Mrs Ed Rich. A brief business session led by Mrs Hubert Redlinger approved a cooperative supper for April with members and families. The afternoon concluded with refreshments.
Frederick Reid who is in service observes a birthday today while his wife celebrated hers yesterday.
Three candles lit for Elizabeth Ann Freyenberger daughter of Edwin and and Mrs Freyenberger of Wayland. Claire Buck son of James Buck observes his 13th birthday today. Others sending greetings include Mary Kathryn Mayer Edith Marie Penson Nellie Sutton W Page Clayde Knupp Virginia Redlinger Ernest Strum Co M Brinning and James Griggs of West Chester.
Lavon Gardner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Everette Gardner, marks her 17th birthday with family and friends. The event highlights a coming of age for Lavon as relatives share well wishes and memories.
In field packs American troops are shown with gas masks that use filters made from coconut shell charcoal noted as the best absorbent material for gas defense.
Mr Hall assistant manager at the local store will be leaving soon for service as part of an evening featuring multiple games.
Bethel Commandery hosts cooperative dinner at 6 50 p m at Masonic temple bring a dish to pass Garden department meets 7 30 p m program by Mrs J C Holbert Rebekah Lodge and other groups hold events across Friday Saturday and Monday with luncheons parties and guest speakers at churches temples and clubs including Lincoln's birthday observances and YWCA and W M Society activities Includes list of participants locations and times with many co operative dinners and community programs.
Mrs. Dave MacLaughlin and Mrs. George Rudiger hosted the Public Affairs luncheon yesterday for Fortnightls club Section 1. Seventeen members attended the one o clock gathering with lighted candles and begonia decorations as Mrs. Leslie Gates led the program. Mrs. Orville Elder spoke on How Pressure Groups Thwart Democracy and What Is Happening to Our Constitution.
Lucille Graber hosted a farewell gathering for Audrey Coates and Donald Baker from the Lresntie high school class at her countryside home west of Crawfordsville. The event included coasting, games, light refreshments, and a general good time. Legion Auxiliary met for a cooperative dinner and sewed carpet rags and quilt blocks to benefit Knoxville hospital, while prawn treats were prepared for the County convention in March. The Methdist Men’s Club held a monthly meeting at the church with a talk by L. Jeambey of Mt Pleasant showing canes from various countries, followed by doughnuts and coffee served by local volunteers.
Four members of the Wales Ladies Aid society and a visitor met with Margaret Engel for a Wednesday afternoon session. The meeting concluded with plans for the March 1 gathering to be hosted by Mrs. Lillie Feltz.
Four candidates were initiated into the Order of Eastern Star at a called meeting last evening in the Masonic temple. Worthy Matron Mrs. Ernest Salladay presided over a gathering of about 70 members. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs. Harvey Meek and Mrs. Earl Steele and their committees.
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