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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
8
Waxy fiber milkweed shows moisture and airless tiny cells that render kapok buoyant and an insulator of heat and sound. These qualities have driven US kapok imports to about 9 000 tons in recent peacetime years.
At a patriotic meeting references to youth marching at six a.m. for training while singing the Battle Hymn of the Republic are recalled. Betty Thornton from Whiting Indiana visits her relatives and begins a two week job. Mrs. Waller, hospital superintendent, notes nurse shortages and heavy duties.
The piece recalls Cresco nurses Mrs. Waller and Miss Ganere and a dying sister, recounting family moves to Oklahoma and California, social popularity, and their hats. It mentions Hattie Counselman Young's death, Reba, and a note about Excelsior Springs bath visitors. The tone reflects memories of long ago community life.
London reports the formation of a tactical U S Ninth Air Force to support the invasion of the continent. The Allied Expeditionary Air Force unites with RAF ground support under Air Chief Marshal Leigh-Mallory. Maj Gen William O Butler named deputy commander. Maj Gen Lewis Brereton commands the Ninth Air Force. The Red Cross outlines a March 1 1944 to February 28 1945 program with about 90 percent of 200 million dollars directed to armed forces related activities and hospital services.
The article notes the Red Cross fundraising drive begins March 13. It mentions a campaign overview and sponsor details, with reference to local lines of support and community involvement.
Postal Life & Casualty Insurance promotes a monthly sickness and accident policy offering up to 100 dollars per month for disability and hospital benefits, plus up to 1000 dollars to a beneficiary if death occurs. No medical exam or waiting period, free inspection, and payments as low as one dollar per month. Send name, address, age, occupation, and beneficiary to Kansas City office.
The document outlines contingencies of 2.2 million dollars and a total requirement of 11.75 million for national and international activities. It lists 140,900 for CDO and 60 million as a broader total toward a 200 million goal, indicating a staged fundraising or budget plan.
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