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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1946

Page

2

Cheese Milk Conversion Fact

A cheese making note states about four percent quarts of milk are required to produce one pound of cheese.

Hospital Roundup and Dismissals Reported

Mrs. Joe Ross of Wayland underwent major surgery last night at the hospital. Dismissals today include T. W. Palmer of 13035 North 12th Avenue and William C. McFadden of 202 East Washington Street.

Joe Ross Wayland T. W. Palmer North 12Th Avenuue William C. McFadden East Washington Street

Local News from the Woman's Page and Military Moves

Mrs Richard Moore former Mary Lee Weeks travels to Sacramento California as her husband Corporal Moore is stationed at Mather Field. Mr and Mrs Bill Bowden depart for Youngstown Ohio after visiting his mother Wanda Bowden. Mrs Bowden is honorably discharged from WAVEs in California hospitals and Mr Bowden from the army in December. Harvey relatives host a cooperative dinner at Floyd Harvey home honoring the Bowdens with a gift.

Richard Moore Mary Lee Weeks Cedar Rapids Sacramento Calif Cpl. Moore Mathier Field Bill Bowden Youngstown Ohio Wanda Bowden

Window Cut in Court House Wall for Welfare Office Light

Workmen cut through the basement wall of the court house at the southeast corner to create an opening for a new window. The window will light a room once used as a sheriff's vault and will serve a new space for the county welfare office adjacent to existing rooms.

Court House Sheriff's Office County Welfare Office

Local visitors and military nurse on leave call on friends

Mr and Mrs Chris Hertig of Wayland Mrs Clair Holmes and Mrs Joe Johnston of Crawfords ville were business visitors here yesterday Lt Cora Perrin arrived in the states last week after serving in the army nurses corps in the European theater is spending a leave with her parents Mr and Mrs J R Perrin at Wellman She called on Washington friends today.

Chris Hertig Wayland Clair Holmes Joe Johnston Crawfordsville Cora Perrin States Army Nurses Corps J. R. Perrin Wellman Washington

Three Way Tie For First In Ke-Wash League

In mid season the Ke-Wash league sees three teams tied for the lead as Richland competes with West Chester Brighton and Kalona. West Chester defeated North English 41 to 18 while Brighton edged Keota 25 to 5.

Wellman Iowa Richland West Chester Livojans Brighton Keota Kalona North English West Chester San West Chester

Incumbent Senators Seek Nomination in Iowa Primary

Two Republican state senators Ralph E. Benson of Jefferson and Harlan C. Foster of Mount Pleasant filed papers for nomination in the June primary.

Des Moines Ralph E. Benson Jefferson Harlan C. Foster Mount Pleasant

Subsidy Payments On Milk Issued in Washington County

Milk and cresin subsidy tickets dated October through December 1945 are issued by the Washington County AAA office and will run through February 28. Tickets must show producer name and creamery or buyer. Rates are 17 cents per pound of butterfat and 60 cents per hundredweight for whole milk. Over $4,000 paid January 2 to about 100 producers. Tickets and payments can be handled by mail and must be kept on file due to Dairy Production Program rules.

Washington County AAA

Telegraph Strike Briefly Impacts New York Area

Stella Wilcox of Western Union reports the A C A CIO telegraph strike is limited to Greater New York. Telegrams to and from New York face indefinite delay while traffic outside New York moves normally. Cable and radio traffic to Europe and South America via the New York gateway is disrupted.

A.C.A CIO New York City Stella Wilcox Western Union Telegraph Company Miss Wilcox United States New York

O'Brien Given 25 Year Medal for Iowa National Guard Service

Gov Klue presented Brig Gen Maxwell A O'Brien with a 25 year medal marking his service from World War I private to brigadier general in World War II. Brig Gen Charles A Grahl praised him for bringing distinction to Iowa through 25 years with the national guard.

Des Moines Robert D. Klue Maxwell A. O’brien National Guard O'Brien Charles A. Grahl O’brien Iowa

Wittmers Celebrate New Year with Sons and Families

Havre notes show the S C Wittmer household gathering New Year’s Eve with four sons and their families from Spirit Lake Burlington Mr Pleasant and Iowa City. Other local families share meals and visits as holidays extend. Mary Richards returns to Mt Pleasant after vacation with relatives. Pfc Samuel Wittmer and wife enjoy Christmas at parental homes. Several visitors and dinners occur at Richard Westen and Jarvis homes as the community joins in holiday warmth.

Lewis Hering Havre S. C Willis Wittmer Larry Spirit Lake S. C. Wittmer Walter Westen Martin Westen Albert Reiners Emden Illinois Carl Jarvis Jesse Stouts Pete Koehler

Lt Florence Kyle and Howard Patton Honored at Wallace Kyle Dinner

Relatives hosted a cooperative dinner at the Walter Kyle home honoring Lt Florence Kyle and Howard Patton A S of Curtis Bay Md. Lt Kyle recently returned from the European theater where she served in the Army Nurses Corps and is on terminal leave with her parents.

Walter Kyle Florence Kyle Howard Patton A/S Curtis Bay Lt. Kyle Army Nurses Corps W.S. Kyle James Brooks Charles Palmer Jeanette Carrice Kyle Lulu Kyle Louella Patton Cloyce Tinnes

Kk O W Club Gathers With Mrs Dawson

Mrs Robert Dawson hosted the E O W club meeting. President Mrs Lloyd Maxwell led the business session and officers were re elected for the coming year. Refreshments were served. The February meeting will be with Mrs Ernest Garrett.

Robert Dawson E.O.W. Club Lloyd Maxwell Ernest Garrett

Local families share gatherings across Christmas period

Monday and Sunday visits mix among Westen Richards Zieglowsky and Hering families. Several households host dinners and callers include Wittings Wittiig Fread Rein ers and others in Wellman and nearby towns.

Columbus City Methodist Church Gifts Pastor Fifty Dollars

Columbus Junction January 4 Members of the Columbus City Methodist church gave Pastor Rev. J. B. Pooley a fifty-dollar holiday purse. Navy veteran Newell Abbott, visiting his parents, and local residents Newell Abbott and family news appear among a batch of short items including a Columbus high school basketball win over Canfordsville 89 to 35 and various out-of-town visits.

Columbus Junction Columbus City Methodist Church J. B. Pooley Newell Abbott Harry Abbott Columbus Canfordsville Alden Bebb Sioux City Robrt Bebb Robert Reaney Kalone C. E. Hanft Jean Bliven Dayton Ohio Pearl Bliven Jean Huber St. Louis Albert Toms Mingo W. F. Toms

Proper Pressure Canner Handling After Processing

After processing, remove the canner from heat and allow pressure to fall to zero. Open the petcock before removing the cover to ensure safe release of remaining pressure.

Pedestrian hazard after sunset doubles road deaths

Records from the National Safety Council indicate in fall and winter about 100 pedestrians are killed in the three hours after sunset for every 24 killed in the three hours before sunset, highlighting a sharp rise after dark.

National Safety Council

Community Birthday and Anniversary Notes

The Journal notes birthdays and anniversaries for readers including Emma J. Anderson, Anthony Samuel Monaie, Daryl Dodder and Clifford Conklin, and Stanley Skinner John Cyril James Lester Butterbaush. Several readers observe second and third anniversaries and celebrate sixth birthdays with wishes from family and friends.

Daryl Dodder Clifford Conklin Stanley Russell Skinner Russell Skinner West Chester John Cyril James Cyris James Lester William Butterbaush

UWth Birthday Observed by Daughter and Mother

UWth and her mother Mrs. John Flander will observe a birthday Saturday. Mrs. Darin Hoyle accepted birthday congratulations Tuesday.

John Flander Darin Hoyle

Mrs. Jake Wenger Hosts January Cood Will Club Meeting

Fifteen members of the Cood Will club met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jake Wenger for the January meeting. President Mrs. Frank Mayhew led the business session with a roll call answering Where I Spent Christmas. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Wenger with help from Mrs. Wag ner and Mrs. Mayhew. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. P. E. Babcock and feature a white elephant exchange.

Cood Jake Wenger Frank Mayhew Fred Wagner Mayhew P. E. Babcock

Virginia Joiner and Meredith Knepp Married in Portales

Virginia Joiner daughter of Mr and Mrs L F Joiner Portales and Meredith Knepp son of Mr and Mrs Eli Knepp Washington were married Jan 5. Rev Roy Ross of Portales First Methodist officiated. The couple will reside here with Mrs Knepp attending Ft Sumner NM high school alum and Mr Knepp a Washington student veteran discharged last November at Fort Sheridan Illinois.

Meredith Knepp Portales New Mexico Virginia Joiner L. F. Joiner Eli Knepp Washington Roy Ross Portales First Methodist Church

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