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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1944
Page
2
A Washington business man recounts a bizarre incident claiming he ran into the wing of an airplane, while a local ad promotes blooming plants in decorative pots and notes the joy of watching them grow at home as ideal gifts.
Pvt H M Mac Dougall arrives from Amarillo to spend the week with his wife and parents in Fairfield. Pvt Ruth Blick on 10 day WAC furlough from Fort Riley arrives and is met by husband Capt Fred Ellis on leave from Utah. They speak at a Dave Livingston Bible class supper at United Presbyterian. Major N E Young leaves Fort Madison for Temple Texas to enter hospital for arm repair after injury. Donald F Burger serves as tall gunner and assistant radio operator in the Army Air Corps.
West Chester defeated North English 26 to 18 in a Ke-Wash basketball clash. L Mayer led Chester with 7 points while Warners topped North English with 8. Kalona beat Keota 32 to 27 with Brown and Freshwaters scoring 12 and 11 for Keota and Hershberger Brecker 11 for Kalona. Wellman and Brighton split a tight 20-18 game. West Chester, Kalona, Keota, and Wellman set schedule for upcoming games.
Cpl. Morton A. Carr spends three days with West Chester parents en route from Patterson New Jersey to Great Bend Kansas meeting Werner Lowry in Columbus Junction. Anna Dawson visits Washington and New York City plans several weeks away visiting Ohio Greencastle relatives. Lt. Everette K Barham changes address to Enid Oklahoma Mrs Burham remains with his transfer from San Antonio Texas. Pvt Dale E Curtis on 14 day furlough from Camp San Luis Obispo California with his parents. Georgia Williams and Wayne Williams visit Columbus Junction, along with Mrs C C Niffenegger of West Chester.
In central Italy the American push toward Cassino stalled by mud and stout German defense as fighters and bombers targeted supply hubs. American units reportedly breached Cerraro and fought fiercely inside the town while operations Near the Dniester and Piraeus threatened Greek and Romanian routes.
Mr and Mrs W J Knupp of 1823 Isabella St Sioux City announce the betrothal of their daughter Jane to Private First Class John J Balles son of Mr and Mrs L J Balles of Freeport Illinois Miss Knupp is a senior in the State University of Town school of nursing and Delta Delta Delta member Balles is a Freeport High School and State University of Iowa graduate and was an instructor before enlisting He is now at the University of Nebraska Army Specialized Training Program
The Farm Bureau home project lesson titled Short Cuts in Housekeeping was held yesterday in the YMCA Community room. About forty women from Washington and surrounding townships attended. Mrs. Cloyce Stewart opened the meeting with Mrs. George Dare leading a group sing. Ruth Foster led discussion on shortcuts in food prep child care cleaning and laundry with charts. Reports by Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Duensing and Mrs. Meyer reviewed the follow up from Solving the Food Problem. The February lesson will cover Care and Repair of Household Equipment at the YMCA Community room.
Mrs Frank Hudson of 1802 East Third Street had an appendectomy yesterday. Mrs W R McCreedy of Ainsworth was admitted as a medical patient this morning. Mrs Rex Smith of Ainsworth was discharged this afternoon. Mrs Wilbur Jackson of route three had an appendectomy this morning.
Fortnightly club divisions held January meetings with readers viewing the film How to Get the Most out of your Refrigerator. Mrs. John A. Stewart hosted division one with 30 attendees and visitors from Corvallis.
The January meeting of the Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist church was hosted at Mrs. A Trenerry's home. Nyla Reinier and Mrs. Mary Sickles assisted. Lynita Schleuter led the program with Clara Messer on devotions. Twenty two members and three guests heard a book review of Burma Surgeon by Mrs. A J Bielefeldt. President Isabelle Combs led the business session noting a drive to pay off the church debt. Hostesses served refreshments.
Mr and Mrs William McClelland of Nira were guests of honor at a family dinner Sunday honoring their 48th wedding anniversary. Hosts were Mr and Mrs W G Detweiler of Wellman with several relatives from South English Iowa City Nira and Wellman in attendance.
Social and religious groups schedule meetings at Masonic temple, churches, and homes. Events include C D A and Rural Woman's Club dinners, missionary society gatherings, co operative suppers, installation of ration, roll calls, and euchre or ballad sessions. Bring dishes to pass and table services.
A new process developed in India may produce formaldehyde from ethyl alcohol. The method suggests a chemical conversion pathway enabling formaldehyde production from common alcohol feedstock, potentially impacting industrial supply and pricing.
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