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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1946

Page

6

West Chester High Prepares for Semester Tests After Vacation

West Chester School News reports students gearing up for mid year exams on Thursday and Friday as attendance improves after Christmas break. Declamation entries by six girls are listed, clothing and letter drives aim to aid war destitute nations, Iowa history lessons prep for centennial statehood, and a new 1st-2nd grade teacher joins from Richland.

West Chester Willow Run Virginia Griggs Corinne Nicola Patty Hotle Betty Griggs Priscilla Porter Elda Ruth McDowell Iowa Hiedis Marta Laura Kinney Richland Blanche Jenkins Miss Kinney Iowa State Teacers College

Funeral services for Grant Pearson conducted at L A Jones

Funeral services for Grant Pearson were held at the L A Jones funeral home with Rev W Z Allen in charge and assisting Rev T E White. Pallbearers included Charles Rothlisberger Godfrey Juzeler Ed Davis James Davis Fred Shaw and Alvin Shaw. Burial took place at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Grant Pearson L. A. Jones Funeral Home W. Z. Allen T. E. White Charles Rothlisberger Godfrey Juzeler Ed Davis James Davis Fred Alvin Shaw Elm Grove Cemetery

Services Held For Elle Kerr At Local Funeral Home

Funeral services for Elle Kerr were conducted Tuesday at L. A. Jones funeral home with Rev T. K. White leading and Rev George Kerr assisting. Burial followed in Woodlawn cemetery with pallbearers C. V. Crull Delbert Daniel George Breitenbach Richard Stewart C. 5S. Lemmon and Robert M Farlane.

Elle Kerr L. A. Jones Funeral Home T. K. White George Kerr Woodlawn C. V. Crull Delbert Daniel George Breitenbach Richard Stewart C. 5S. Lemmon Robert M Farlane

Funeral services for Mrs Johnson

Funeral services for Mrs. Richard Johnson were held at L A Jones funeral home conducted by Rev Fréd KE Mider. Pallbearers included Lloyd Litle, Harry Crone, John Beenblossom, Gus Reinert, T Davis and Paul Harvey. Burial was at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Richard .Ohinson L. A. Jones Funeral Home Fréd KE. Mider Lloyd Lytle Harry Crone John Beenblossom Gus Reinert T. ©. Davis Paul Harvey Elm Grove Cemetery

Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Fast Relief for Rheumatic Pain

A home remedy promises rapid relief from rheumatic arthritis and neuritis pain using Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice. The ad claims improvement within 48 hours and offers a money back guarantee if symptoms persist, with McDaniel Drug Store and others selling the product.

McCleary Circle Honors Elsie Bratten Shower

The Myrtie McCleary Circle of the Presbyterian church hosted a pre nuptial courtesy for Miss Elsie Bratten with 25 members and seven guests at a covered dinner. Co hosts included Mrs William Glass burner and Frances Eicher and the gathering featured devotional readings and a white elephant auction as gifts for Bratten. The group will meet next with Mrs Leland Carris on February 19.

Myrtie McCleary The Presbyterian Church Elsie Bratten Victor Blattner William Glassburner Frances Eicher Imogen Taber Dorothy Anderson Paul Fern Pauline Drackmeier Melen Breese Bonnie Stout J. W. Stew T. E. White Ella Gordon Miss Bratten Leland Carris

Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Meeting at K P Hall

The Pythian Sisters met at K P hall with the charter drafted in memory of member Mrs. Richard A. Johnson. Plans for future meetings were set and committees for a Jan. 22 pot luck and Feb. 5 sandwich service were named. A party for Elsie Bratten on Jan. 28 was organized with entertainment and refreshments arranged by listed members.

Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Richard A. Johnson Walter Anderson George Baker Clayton Bear A. W. Ward E. K K. Ward Elsie Bratten Owen Grecian Ernest Miller Harvey Waggoner C. G. Marshall Francis Crone

Symbolic Jade and Five Virtues in Chinese Thought

The Chinese view jade as a blend of charity modesty courage justice and wisdom. Confucius said its polish and brilliance symbolize virtue and humanity its sharp edges symbolize justice surface flaws reflect sincerity and loyalty is shown by hidden good or bad.

Confucius

Variation in Fatty Acids Across Food Fats

The text discusses differences in fat composition, noting some fats contain many fatty acid types while others have few. It explains that upon extraction, some fatty acids are solid, some liquid, and some volatile.

Debated Name for Sardine Group in Canned Fishes

The article notes that no fish group officially bears the name sardine. It mentions United States herring, menhaden, and European pilchard as the small fishes commonly used to fill sardine cans.

United States

Club Bridge Night at R Arthur Home

Mr and Mrs R K Arthur entertained Y s Men's and Menette s bridge club members last evening. The group played at three tables with Mrs Ted Brown and Clarence Logan winning high score prizes. Mrs Arthur hosted the women at seven o clock dessert. Guests enjoyed jonquil decorations and lighted tapers.

R. KK. Arthur Ted Brown Clarence Logan Mrs. Arthur

Reilly to Lead NLRB Hearing on GM Bargaining

Gerard D. Reilly of the National Labor Relations Board is named to conduct a board ordered hearing on United Automobile Workers charges that General Motors failed to bargain in good faith. The case centers on whether GM refused to discuss ability to pay under the Wagner Act. Hearings are set to open in Detroit in about two weeks.

Gerard D. Reilly National Labor Relations Board United Automobile Workers General Motors Corporation General Motors Detroit Reilly International

High School Five Plays Burlington in Tight Little Six Contest

Washington face Burlington on the road in a top league clash. Burlington sits fourth with four wins and two losses as Washington seeks an upset on a large court. Savare and Henry led Burlington with five field goals each in a Fort Madison win. Jack Pauls of Washington ranks third in Little Six scoring behind Wollers of Keokuk and Donnie Lewis of Fort Madison.

Washington Igh School Demons Burlington Buckington S*ort Madison Washington Washington Cracker Bay Fort Madison Savare Henry Pauls Walter van Zyle Muscatins Journal Jack Pauls Bob Wollers Keokuk Donnie Lewis Kort Madison Jack É Ottumwa

War Alcohol Use and Lend-Lease Demands 1942 44

During 1942 to 1944 direct military and lend-lease requirements consumed 258 million dollars in alcohol. Smokeless powder and chemical warfare materials topped the list of major buyers. The small remainder after these uses went to antifreeze as other sources were diverted to war needs.

Shipyards Ramp Up Output To Replace World Tonnage

In 1943 American shipyards operated at seventy times their prewar pace. The Shipbuilders Council of America says the current rate could replace the world merchant tonnage within four years, underscoring wartime production gains.

Shipbuilders Council of America

Winfield to Face GIs Tonight In Substitute Clash

Tonight at 7 20 the Washington GI basketball team will play the Winfield independents in place of Wapello. Two Wapello players are sick and the game was postponed. Winfield, said to be strong with top local high school talent, will meet a GI squad at full strength including John Jackson who sat out Monday.

Washington GI Winfield Independents Wapello Waepello Winfield John Jackson Wayland

Re-enlistment Bid For Army Ends Jan 31 In Davenport

Johnson A Eneochs 31 of Columbus Junction re-enlisted as staff sergeant at the local recruiting office in Davenport. He will report Monday to a new assignment after three years and 11 months in Canada and Alaska with the army transport command. Recruiters led by Cpl. A Passantino said January 31 is the last day to re-enlist and keep current rank.

Johnson A. Eneochs Columbus Junction United States Army Post Office Johnson Mondey Canada Alaska Army Transport Command Cpl. A. Passantino Davenport

Riverside men enlist. six to report for duty

Other enlistments reported by Corporal Passantino include John Joseph Soukup 21 Riverside Paul Frederick Frank 20 Riverside Alphonse Martin Kloopfer 18 Riverside Norman Dale Kos 24 Riverside Richard Lee Swailes 20 Ainsworth Roger Franklin Bain 18 Wayland These men will leave Monday January 21.

Corporal Passantino John Joseph Soukup Riverside Paul Frederick Frank Alphonse Martin Kloopfer Norman Dale Kos Richard Lee Swailes Ainsworth Roger Franklin Bain Wayland

Posture training hinges on static holds not movement

The text argues posture improves not through movements but by repeatedly holding static positions until the posture becomes natural. It emphasizes consistency over dynamic practice and suggests repetition is key to forming good alignment.

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