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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1944
Page
2
West Chester high school resumes its basketball schedule this week with a non conference game Tuesday against Ainsworth at West Chester after Christmas break. Friday features Chester versus Wellman in Ke-Wash play, with two games each evening starting at 7 30.
Florence Kyle departed for Camp Carson Colorado to begin basic training in the Army Nurse Corps. The item also notes holiday travel and family visits around Christmas and early January as relatives and friends observe gatherings amid widespread illness reports.
Lt and Mrs Robert Stutsman are guests this week in the home of the former's parents Dr and Mrs E E Stutsman. Faye Webber of Little Rock Ark, daughter of L W Webber of McCrory Ark, and Lt Stutsman were married in Oakland California in December. The couple arrived this morning from California. He serves in the medical unit of the United States Navy.
Elmer Vinton underwent major surgery at University Hospital Iowa City and will stay a few weeks. Mary Jane Trenerry left for Sioux Falls with her parents to continue college studies, accompanied by Lt. James Trenerry who earned his commission at Yale and heads to a new post. The weekend included visits from Bonnie Heal, Carlyle Cherry, and relatives of the Hennon and Thom as families as servicemen prepare for duty and travel to bases in Texas Ohio and Utah.
The article notes temperature is crucial in applying special paints for war and civilian equipment. Electric immersion heaters in paint vats maintain viscosity for a permanent bond and uniform coating. It mentions sweet basil as an annual European plant used for seasoning sauces and vegetables.
Mrs. Marshall Crossett and Mrs. George Stout with daughter Gladys Louise were discharged yesterday afternoon. Keota resident Well man was discharged yesterday, and Charles Brinning of 215 South Iowa Avenue was dismissed this afternoon.
Mr and Mrs A R Ledger mark their 19th wedding anniversary while Mrs J M Kelly also celebrates her birthday. Kenneth Lee Hines turns 15 and cousin Geraldine Gruty has a birthday. Linda Belle Genkinger, Mrs Anna Krotz, Dale Marek, Mary Kupka, Corrine Nicola, Roslyn Bowser, Mrs Joe Amrine share birthdays. Damaris Bodham turns ten and Hugh Dean Walker hits seven.
WELLSTON Jan 1 The Keith McClelland home hosted a family Christmas dinner and exchange. Attendees included the McClellands the Schantz Page Wilsons Brinnings and Dill family members. Lloyd Wilson is recovering from a wreck last Wednesday night with back and head injuries healing. Texas camp awaits four relatives. Wellston school enters a weeklong vacation as local moving plans unfold.
Mrs Mayme Lange of Arnolds Park arrived Friday to spend a couple of weeks with her brother Harry G Simpson and family. Mary Finney left this morning for Chicago where she is employ
Monday events include Rainbow Girls at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic temple, Daughter of Union Veterans at Legion hall, and YWCA board meeting at 7:30 p.m. The week features Fortnightly, Daughters of American Revolution, Pythian Sisters installation, and various afternoon gatherings with reminders to bring needles, thimbles, and sandwiches.
The County Line club met Friday with eight members and one guest. Mrs. Georgia Reaney was named president, Mrs. Pearl Miller vice president, and Mrs. Carrie Zager secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Pearl Miller will host the next meeting on January 11.
A brief classified item notes the narrator spent New Year’s week end with the Richard A. Stewart family. The entry records a social stay and emphasizes personal connection rather than public event.
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