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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1944
Page
4
Ralph Shannon editor of the Evening Journal is named president of the Iowa Daily Press Association. The note highlights the journal's small size yet rising community role and credits Shannon with leadership and responsibility.
The notice lists patient admissions and discharges from area hospitals. Friends and relatives welcomed newborns from multiple families including Ralph and Ralphina Peiffer and Anthony Mondie, with weights and times of birth. Several patients were admitted for medical or surgical care and later discharged to recover at home.
A collage of brief notes reports on mail box advertising ruling, Journal club growth with 53 members, George Rodman illness, Mrs Coffey operation in Omaha, Christmas seal sale at 303.41, Dr Crow stay in Wellman Ottumwa, Co K dinner at Congress hotel, canning at county home 8000 quarts, prominent deaths Dr Perry and Wayne Simmons, taxes for 1903 in Washington 238086.28, Des Moines capitol fire near two million loss, new Main creek bridge, Lemmon couple welcome eleven pound boy, Leigh Wallace succession, 9560 horse exchanges, Marion Anderson hosting 200 guests, Eva Livingston appointed Iowa Senate bill clerk.
The office of the economic coordinator announces a new city to be founded in the Brazilian jungle during a March to the West sponsorship. The settlement will sit on the Araguaya river between Mato Grosso and Goiás in a mineral rich region with gold resources.
A collection of humorous quips and aphorisms about readers, fashion, charity, and social behavior. The notes mock readers of metropolitan papers, hair trends, preachers, furniture, aging musicians, and generic human foibles with a jokey, lighthearted tone.
Capt Harry Macon of the High School football squad was named to the second all state team. He is the son of Col and Mrs D F Macon.
Irene De Long won first in the declam contest with Pat sy. Mable Rice was top in humorous class Deceased Robert. Helen Livingston led in oratorical division with Blackhawk's oration. Other high scorers included Isabel Minick Ruth Anderson and Catherine Jane Hull.
The high school has equipped Room A on the third floor with facilities for an English Public Speaking course. The upgrade expands student access to speech practice and classroom presentations in a dedicated space.
The Wellston Cooperative store reported business totaling $36,000 for the year 1923. In Washington, Joe Falk and Bertha Heig tied the knot after a romance that began in Germany and will reside in Washington.
A 91 year old woman, formerly of Crawfordsville, died at Washington County Hospital on Sunday. She was a prominent figure in church and missionary circles.
Ward P. Foss died Sunday after a three year illness aged 658. He left four sons in the army and a daughter in the WAVES. He formerly lived here.
Newton, brother of Mrs. R L Badger and a former resident, died in Granite Oklahoma. His wife Mazie Kleese Badger had predeceased him in 1936.
J. W. Van Dyke, former Ot tumwa resident aged 61, died. He was the father of Mrs. Armour Griggs of town and Banford Van Dyke of Fort Madison. He once co owned the White Way Garage and later with his wife managed the Colenso hotel.
Joseph M. Utterback a well known Ainsworth citizen aged 84 died suddenly at his home east of Ainsworth on Wednesday morning. He had lived in this county more than 75 years.
Lydia Kicher, longtime executive secretary of the Red Cross chapter and social service worker, will move to Sioux City to serve as superintendent of the city charities.
Mr and Mrs William Blair celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on January Sth. They began housekeeping in the house formerly owned by Ella and Sylvia Warren. Edot is operating a new dray wagon in town.
Baskets totaling 167 were distributed by the food Fellows charity during the Christmas period, aiding families in need with meals and supplies.
Mayor Glasgow urged the state department for directions as Washington reports multiple smallpox cases and fears an epidemic grows.
A fire at the G. L. Foster residence on East Jefferson street caused about $600 in damage. Local fire crews contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.
The Chafing Dish club hosted an immigrant party aboard the Chafing Dish Steamboat Company's vessel. Guests attended a festive gathering with music and communal dining.
Mrs Frances Votruba aged 84 died Monday evening in Richmond. She is survived by two sons and a daughter. Burial took place in Richmond cemetery.
The text notes England shipped over 23.7 million deadweight tons to under one million for the United States in 1913. It compares British launches in four years of World War I to what American yards now produce in four months. It asserts American merchant ships never met required tonnage to carry troops and supplies.
If soft rot becomes severe, heat the storage house until potatoes dry. After drying, do not remove them until ready to ship or sell, to avoid handling during storage.
The first American reference to soybeans appears in 1804 by James Mease who noted the crop could be cultivated in Pennsylvania. The U S Department of Agriculture began introducing many soybeans from Asiatic countries in 1898 to expand cultivation.
The report states less than 10 percent of Canadian automotive production is allocated to Canadian forces at home and abroad. The remaining 90 percent is sent to other United Nations missions.
Carl Hedges of Klein Klothing retires and sells stock to Joe Falk and Clarence Logan. The Fox theater marks 30 years since its opening. Mrs. Willits and Mrs. Dayton visit kin, while Mrs. Blick and Pvt Ruth Blick join family. Several moves, marriages, and local notes thread through the week.
No jury trials planned this term. The Bee Line bus depot moved to 107 West Second Street. National Bank of Washington officers elected. deposits reach record high. Local marriages, engagements, and military notices fill March events, with school plays, club dinners, and civic updates from Washington and nearby towns.
A historical ration list outlines good through dates for Green Stamps D to J and G to J, Brown Stamps L to Q and R to V, Stamp Nos 29 and 80, Shoes stamps No 18 and Airline No 1, and fuel oil Period coupons through early 1944. Endorsement in ink required on all coupons.
For C book holders the inspections must be completed by February 28. For B book holders the deadline is February 2. For A book holders the deadline is March 31.
The white flag chosen at the Seventh International Conference of the American States in Montevideo in 1933 symbolizes peace. It features three purple crosses representing Columbus three caravels, and behind the central cross a bronze sun of the Incas honors native Indigenous peoples of the Americas.
It is expected that the total number of grain consuming animal ants on farms on January 1, 1944, will be 5 to 10 percent greater than at the beginning of 1943.
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