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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1944
Page
2
Local news notes Rev. Jacob DeKoning Sunday school missionary will have a major operation at University hospital Iowa City and expects about two weeks in the hospital if all goes well. Other items mention addresses for service members and local residents, hospital visits, and job ads.
The University of Vermont was chartered and opened at Burling ton Vermont in 1800 marking the founding of a major public university.
Riverside high school topped St. Marys 30 to 28 in overtime after a 26 all tie at regulation. Kos led Riverside with 15 points including five field goals and five free throws, while Kloppfer paced St. Marys with 14 points.
Funeral services for Georges Lungquist were held at Swank church with Rev. Marcus L. Bach of Iowa City officiating. Music by Dale Brinkmeyer and Garold Brinkmeyer. Pallbearers were six nephews and the flower girls seven nieces. Burial in Swank cemetery. Lungquist, born June 18, 1889, died Monday at 3:45 AM at his longtime home in East Highland. He married Rose Dvorak on December 16, 1908. they had one son James Nelson and two grandchildren. He served as township clerk for 22 years and was active in the community.
Sugar from an acre of good cane yields about three tons of sugar and roughly nine million calories, about triple the energy output of corn.
A survey covering 247 cities finds households wasting about 20 percent of their food purchases. The study highlights saving strategies and potential reductions in waste and cost.
Soviet forces broke through main defenses pushing toward Mozyr and Kalinkovichi in a rapid offensive from multiple directions. The high command reported the advances as of a midnight communique, signaling major gains on the eastern front.
Iowa debates potential one year moratorium on state income tax payments. Analysts say forgiveness could be enacted in a special session with a possible impact of up to two and a half million dollars from reserves, which are considered ample. Senators Waitoon and Dykhouse push for repeal or cancellation while Governor Hickenlooper has not commented before the January 26 assembly.
Major Gilbert B. Layton, promoted from captain, serves as executive officer and acting commander of the 90th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 10th Armored Division, at Camp Gordon Georgia. He is grandson of Mrs. Louis Baird, with family stationed in Camp Gordon. Mrs. Layton and daughter Bonnie Baird reside there.
Residents attended the funeral of Mrs. N. Lease in Washington with multiple local families listed. Rev. H. N. Poston spoke at an Iowa City Presbytery meeting and leads prayer services at Salem church. Various visits and family updates unfold including travel to Calif and South Pacific assignments.
Growing children require two to three times as much protein per pound of body weight as adults because they are building new tissue while replacing old cells.
Birthday greetings are sent to multiple residents including Mr. and Mrs. William James on their 56th wedding anniversary, Mr. Lloyd Nelson, Daniel Dwight Holcomb, and a long list of others such as Mrs. S. J. Boyd and John Westphal.
Anniversary wishes are extended to Mr. and Mrs J M White who were married in 1914 marking another year of marriage and enduring partnership.
An army air forces aviation cadet examining board from Des Moines will visit the Washington post office Monday January 17 to test 17 year olds for future aviation cadet status. Exams include a final mental test and preliminary physical at 12 30 noon. Applications available from aviation cadet boards Civil Air Patrol or Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. Seventeen year olds may qualify if not essential workers and visual acuity up to 20 30 corrected to 20 20 with glasses. Successful candidates receive silver wings and become reservists not eligible for active duty until 18.
The Kelley family thanks friends for flowers and service shown after the recent passing of their loved one.
A famed coach once painted his players’ dressing room red to boost fighting spirit during games. This color theory suggests the Russians’ use of red could intensify aggression against the Germans, presenting an intriguing idea for color theorists.
Thiamine in vegetables decreases during cooking. use small water amounts and reuse the cooking water to recover dissolved thiamine. Do not add soda as it destroys this vitamin. Whole grains show limited thiamine destruction, while meat cooking causes some loss.
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Eldon Bauer West Chester are parents of a son born at 1050 last night weighing seven pounds five and a half ounces. Mrs John Skubal Ainsworth was admitted last evening as a medical patient. Mrs Sherm Wolfe 414 East Madison street was admitted last evening as a surgical patient. Mrs Frank Redeker and daughter Ruth Irene route three were discharged this afternoon.
The Order of Eastern Star installed 1944 officers at a regu lar meeting after a cooperative supper at the Masonic temple. Seventy six attended as the retiring matron and patron were honored with gifts and songs. New officers include Maude Snakenberg as worthy matron and Paul Snakenberg as worthy patron.
Mrs Arthur Wiley Mrs Clayton Bear and Mrs T C Reeves co hosted an all day Prairie Flower Missionary Society meeting at the Wiley home yesterday with seventeen women and one child present. A cooperative noon dinner followed by an afternoon program led by president Mrs A K E Diddams featured devotions by Mrs William Yamon and Myra Crawford who reviewed Things As They Are.
A good attendance of Rebekah club members gathered yesterday afternoon with Mrs Ed Sorrell. The group sewed for the Red Cross while president Mrs Myrtle Morgan presided over a brief business meeting.
The notice lists upcoming social calendar events including Friendship club at 2 p.m. Mrs. Ben Fitzgerald and W S C S Methodist units with luncheons, bring-sandwiches and dish-to-pass details. Also outlines multiple unit meetings, Bible class dinners, Rainbow Girls and Masonic activities, Odd Fellows social night, hostess clubs, Presbyter ian circle dinners, and Indian Creek club all day meeting with needs for table service and dishes.
Margaret Ellen Barker was hostess last evening at a formal dinner at her home 629 West Main. A three course meal served at 7 o'clock featured guests Joan Keifer Virginia Holden Helen Hayes and Virginia Wylie. Green and yellow decor with yellow daffodils and crystal candelabra framed the casual gathering, which included time exposure photographs as a key feature.
Vitamin C is more easily destroyed by cooking than other vitamins. To conserve it, cook in small water amounts and for as short a time as possible. Do not use soda in cooking vegetables and store foods at low temperatures.
Edible and industrial oils have long been produced in France by extracting dried ground wine grape seeds with solvents like low boiling gasoline or trichloroethylene.
The next meeting will be with Mrs Milo Steele. Refreshments were served by the hostess at the close of the afternoon.
The Willing Workers of the Tresbyterian church met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. H. N. Poston. Sixteen members attended and spent the afternoon making a comfort. Mrs. Georgia Williams led the business meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs. H. N. Poston, Mrs. Georgia Williams, and Mrs. Ralph Wenr.
Rural Women's club members and families enjoyed the annual dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jackson. Nine families were represented due to illness. A cooperative noon meal preceded a business meeting. Members planned Red Cross sewing for January 20 at Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck’s home and drew secret club sister names. Social time followed.
The White Way club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Pearl Smith and all members except two. Visitors included Mrs Roy Fisher Mrs Jack Cherry and John Allen Cherry. The business portion was led by the president with a current events roll call. The group added Mrs Roy Fisher to the club roll and resumed lap robe work for the Red Cross. Refreshments followed, hosted by Mrs Cherry Margaret Smith and Mrs Lloyd Crayne. Next meeting will be with Mrs Milo DeLong and roll call will be a quotation from Longfellow.
Dr and Mrs W L Alcorn hosted a dinner party honoring Mrs Warren Ives of San Diego and Lt Beatrice Wilson of Fort Leonard Wood. Guests included Helen Alcorn Mr and Mrs L E Wilson Dr and Mrs E E Stutsman and Mrs Charles Burr.
Political notice announces Arthur Wiley as a candidate for County Supervisor. He seeks the office for the term beginning January 1, 1945 with a primary set for June 5, 1944, stating it is subject to Republican voters. The notice lists Wiley’s address at 28413h.
Braden club gathered 15 members and guests at Mrs Glad Mast's East Washington Street residence for a Wednesday meeting hosted by club president Mrs Elmer Mason. Officers were reelected and plans made to host Farm Bureau home project lesson attendees on February 4 at the Lattimer Davis home with sandwiches fruit salad and doughnuts to be provided.
Fifteen members of the Ruth Nichol Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Cloyce Stewart presiding. Mrs. Don Wylie led devotions on Mount of Temptation. Members reviewed the missionaries in India book For All of Life by Wic t and discussed the missionary magazine with questions answered by Mrs. W H McConnell and Mrs. Ralph Kleese. Mr. Robert Wiley conducted a short business meeting and hostesses Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Roger Sherman served refreshments during the social hour.
The body relies on carbohydrates and fats for fuel to stay warm and maintain energy. A balanced intake supports thermal regulation during cold conditions and daily activity.
Roy Carter expresses gratitude for the many kindnesses shown during his illness, thanking friends for support and encouragement.
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