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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1944
Page
2
Local items note new addresses for servicemen and family arrivals. Entries include Ted Gerot of B Company 11th Battalion 3rd Regiment Infantry New Meade address in Maryland and A P O 9202 care of New York. Other notes cover travels to Chicago and San Francisco and a saddle horse sale announced for January 10. A professional masseur will visit Cy Bush residence on December 8.
Mrs Elizabeth Hawthorn of 421 Ast Main street was admitted yesterday afternoon with a fracture of the left shoulder. Mrs Rex Smith of Ainsworth was admitted yesterday afternoon as a pneumonia patient.
Des Moines reports Ben H. Hall of Cherokee filed for the Republican nomination for state auditor. Hall, director of the real property division of the state tax department, secured nomination papers Tuesday.
Washing ton high coach John Harp reshuffles the Demon lineup after losses by Everette Prebys and Tom Turner to the armed forces. Lyle Box returns from flu to try forward, Doran at center in practice, with Bostwick and Longer at guards and Cruil Boileau Maxwell as forward options. Fort Madison aims to counter with height and star forward Zimmerman in the Little Six contest.
West Chester defeats Ainsworth 35 to 29 in a tight contest as Lester Mayer scores 14 for West Chester and Canott adds 14 for Ainsworth. The junior game ends 13 to 11 with Scranton and Norris leading in points. West Chester travels to Wellman Sunday for a conference game.
William N. Fulton 81 c son of Milo Fulton Columbus Junction transferred from Purcell Oklahoma naval air gunners school to Jacksonville Florida. Staff Sgt Orville Jackson returns to Camp Maxie Texas after furlough with Grandview parents. Mrs Anna Robertson returns from Detroit with daughter Jean. Chapter CX PEO Sisterhood meets with Helen and Edith Orr. Everett Stewart family to move February 1 to W C Hall property here. Stewart to farm near Cairo. Max Gipple returns to Topeka veterans hospital after short visit with Dean Gipple family.
The commission member becomes the first to declare candidacy against the current officeholder. State Auditor Chet Akers is anticipated to seek renomination.
London report says Germany has gained remarkable success in boosting the Luftwaffe with about 1000 additional frontline fighters compared with a year earlier. Most strength concentrates in western Europe for potential front opening and defense of key Nazi targets as allied air raids mount. The commentator notes limited effort to defend France's rocket coast, leaving that to anti-aircraft units.
Des Moines residents are informed a naval aviation cadet processing board will interview applicants at the local high school on Friday January 14. Eligible youths 17 or 18 who graduate by March 1 or who turn 17 and will not be 18 before January 1, 1944 may be enlisted next spring. Qualified applicants undergo exams and, if selected, eight months in a naval college training program followed by 16 months as aviation cadets. Seventeen-year-olds not meeting V-5 qualifications may join the V-6 radio technician track and stay in high school until graduation.
Prairie Flower notes list New Year’s Eve church service attendees and several residents’ activities. Mary Ardith Jarrard begins nurses training in Des Moines at Broadlawn hospital. families share Christmas and New Year visits. School resumes after holiday break. local residents visit kin and attend services. Walker formerly of west Lexington remembered. multiple hosts celebrate New Year and birthdays.
Travelers from Berlin report a mass evacuation with overcrowded trains departing daily toward central and south Germany. The population appears to take seriously the allied threat to wipe the city off the map.
Waterloo district judge A G Lovejoy sentenced Jean Van Vliet eighteen to a term not exceeding ten years at Rockwell City reformatory for her role in the slugging and robbery of James Balvin forty last Oct fifth. He suspended the sentence and paroled her to Mrs H M Mitchell with a job referral. McKinney and Mills of Waterloo had earlier received ten year terms in Anamosa and Fort Madison in the same Balvin case.
The January gathering of the Junior Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon at the church with six girls and one boy present. Mrs DeLashmutt led with The Star and the Wise Men story, and Mrs Brindley conducted the lesson on wonder. A 26 cent collection was taken and popcorn balls were served.
Mrs Walter Nicholson hosted yesterday for ten members of the Friendly Social club. Officers for 1944 were elected: Anna Klopfenstein president Lena Himmelrich vice president Carrie Mayhew secretary Opal Nicholson treasurer Mary Schneider reporter. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Sade Benson, and Mrs Frank Macon will host the next meeting.
Elwyn Lewis worked on wood for T Roy White Robert Roberts and Earl Smith. Wayne Knupp and David stayed with Don Darbyshire and Clayde Knupp while preparing a new Prairie Flower corner home. A yuletide ice cream leak disrupted dessert per Mrs Gamon. Leonard Witthoft returned from Lincoln Nebraska for a family death. Several students resumed studies at Washington after holidays. visits to Mt. Union area homes noted.
Des Moines donor contributes 20000 to Central College endowment, pushing the fund beyond 325000. The amount is to be used exclusively for endowment purposes, as pledged by the anonymous donor.
A chemical company announced a new single injection canine vaccine to protect dogs against distemper. The method promises simplified vaccination and broader protection.
Mrs. W I Duncan hosted the Handcraft department section 1 of the fortnightly club for its January gathering. Ward McCutcheon, department leader, led the business session and introduced new members Will Sheetz Colthurst Loveless and guests Glad Mast Kleese Hartman Sarah Walker and Davis of Corvallis Oregon. Twenty three members answered roll with a current events note. John Stewart led a Time magazine quiz sparking discussion. The program closed with a travel talk by B C Briley on a trip west.
The YWCA executive board held its first meeting of the year with Mrs. Harriet Coulter presiding. Officers were announced and committees named including hospitality, house, welfare, activity, membership drive, and publicity. program features include a book review by Thelma Luther and ongoing germ nasium and junior life saving classes.
The Pythian Sisters met at K P hall to install the 1944 officers. Ve ra Hotle assisted by Helen Ward and Verna Marshal conducted the ceremony. Ella Miller named new committees including Irene Baker as pianist and Ruth Waggoner as flower committee leader. Social hour this evening served by Waggoner Wells and Ruth Anderson. Committee for the cooperative supper on Tuesday Jan 11 includes Irene Baker Blanche Grecian and Nola Faulkner.
The Women’s Missionary League of Immanuel Lutheran church met at the church for Epiphany season activities. Pastor E H Wendland led scripture and prayer and spoke on church music. Visiting Jungkuntz family from Jefferson Wis presented a Christmas cantata and were hosted by Mrs Wendland. Officers elected for the year: President Mrs K Schmidt, Vice President Mrs Walter Quijen, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs F H Wendland. Refreshments by Mrs Oetjen.
Prairie Flower congregation hosts cooperative supper at church on Wednesday with sewing. Thursday features Friendly Circle all day meeting and various club activities including Masonic temple pinochle and YWCA luncheon. Friday lists Emma C Anderson Mission Study group and Rebekah lodge events while Saturday showcases 19th Century club luncheon and Legion hall supper with initiation and officer installation.
About 150 people attended the joint installation of Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodge officers at 1.0.C.F. hall. The event covered six months of service with installing staff led by Myral Smith and Leona Kos. Installations included numerous officers for both lodges with refreshments and dancing afterward. The staff will travel to Wellman on January 6 and Kalona on January 10 to install officers there.
I express gratitude to those who brightened my stay in the hospital. Mrs. Herman Wagenknecht offers thanks to nurses, staff, and visitors for their kindness.
A note of gratitude expresses deep appreciation for the thoughtful flowers and kind memories shown by friends and acquaintances.
Mr and Mrs Carl D Anderson of the Pilotburg community celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary today. Eleanora Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy L Miller of the Cotter community marks her 12th birthday. Lucille Marie Conrad of Wayland the first New Year s baby in 1935 has a birthday today. Others sending congratulations include Mrs Maude Koehler Mrs George Baker Mrs Oscar Hughes Evelyn Cialupa Harriett Logan and Leonard Zickefoose.
Regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus set for Thursday January 6 at 5 p.m. at the K C hall located at 27613.
Twelve members of the literature department met at Fortnightly club Monday afternoon with Mrs. Dave McLaughlin. Visitor Mrs. M. D. Work attended. Program chairman Mrs. Harry Montgomery and Mrs. C. W. McLaughlin led as three department members presented the program.
Total sulphite pulp production in the country reaches about 10 000 tons per day indicating strong industrial output in the sector.
Members of Damascus Shrine No 10 are invited to attend a ceremonial by Manetho Shrine at Fort Madison Tuesday evening January 11 at 8 o clock in the Masonic Temple. Guests of honor include Dr Marty Schwartz Burlington supreme associate watchman of shepherds and Mrs Jessie Means Washington district deputy.
Washington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met with Jeannette and Carrie Kyle. Fifteen members attended as Regent Mrs. Paul Snakenberg presided. Reports showed strong support for the blood plasma fund and a donation for religious literature. Gifts of fruits and nuts were given to County Home residents. The program included a review of the December DAR magazine, January birthday calendar, a talk on Freedom of Worship, sewing for the Washington County Hospital, and refreshments served by hostesses.
A fragment asserts a careless man is an accident in motion, framed as a reflective adage about fate and responsibility. The line presents a cautious view of human error and its consequences.
I express sincere appreciation to all who called sent flowers cards and letters while I was a patient at Washington Co Hospital.
A patient at the hospital receives Christmas cards and letters, including messages addressed to Charlie Brinning, spreading holiday cheer despite ongoing care.
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