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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1944
Page
2
Mrs. John Bidwell reports her husband in St Marys hospital San Francisco after a plant accident fractured his right leg. The family at 235 Raymond Avenue, San Francisco, awaits his recovery as their son John Junior may ship overseas.
At the Wayland State bank annual meeting the same board will serve another year with President Dr J R McKirahan and Vice President A B Magdefrau among listed directors. The report also notes community events, moves, family visits, and local notices from Wayland and nearby areas.
A basketball game is set for Wednesday at eight in the Y with a Washington town team facing West Chester. West Chester hopes to feature Keith Stewart and Curt Wells from Washington junior college and high school, joined by Janacek Dusenbery Darbyshire Moore and Kleese. Washington brings Gene McCormick Frank Nelson John Harp Dick Marshall Don McClure Jack Trotman Dick Longer Ray Whitehead and Don Kiesey, home on furlough from the army, with Art Bielefeldt refereeing. This follows their recent matchup with a Crawfordsville quintet.
Van Gaby moved his saw mill to the Leppert timber recently purchased by Laurence Bailey who is clearing the timber and having logs sawed. Clarence Huzer helps at the mill as Pvt. Richard Long visits from Missouri for a week with his parents and relatives.
The Columbus Junction district declamatory contest held January 13 at Columbus High School announced top ratings. In Oratorical firsts were Jeanne Dawson and Robert Stout. Dramatic winners were Joan Huston and Robert Brown. Humorous winners were Vivian Horn and Marvin Sprague. Judge C. W. Edney from the University of Town spoke as the panel. High schools Keota Lone Tree West Chester and Columbus Junction competed.
One of the first signs of ring rot in potatoes is a yellow cream ring about one-fourth inch below the skin at the stem end, which can be pushed out by squeezing.
Washington county hospital reports Mr and Mrs Ray Roth and Mr and Mrs Ralph Reschley accompanied Mrs Wm Reschley to Iowa City for examination on Wednesday.
London January 17 In a wartime dispatch Lieut Gen Omar N Bradley was named senior commander of American ground forces for the invasion of western Europe. The appointment follows General Eisenhower's arrival at Allied headquarters, and Bradley's previous command in Tunisia and Sicily.
Bulgaria orders all reserve officers to report and imposes a 6 PM curfew for Sofia as heavy air raids continue and the threat of an Allied invasion in the Balkans grows, signaling a bid to quell panic.
West Okoboji reports strong winter fishing with over 2,500 buffalo fish caught by a Pike's Point crew led by Walt Thompson. Buffalo weighed six to eight pounds each and were sold to eastern market buyers by truckloads leaving Arnolds Park.
Mr and Mrs Dave McGaffey receive new address for son Cpl David McGaffey 37654419 APO 9364 Care of Postmaster New York NY. Mr and Mrs Russell Helm return from weekend visit with Harry Whittaker family. Helm in Seabees on 25 day furlough from Camp Shoate Davisville RI to report Feb 2. Milford Rash and Mrs David Scott of Iowa City visit University Hospital staff, then Everett L Stewarts. Bob Galloway arrives from Garden City KS to enroll as high school junior. Birthday dinner for Mrs Boyd with A L Gilpin Lyle Schulty families and Sgt Robert Hammer on 15 day furlough. Kathryn Stewart WAVES in Washington DC informs parents to meet Wednesday in Iowa City. eight day leave.
Local report from New Haven notes several children miss school this week due to sickness. Chicken pox affects the Chalupa children and Marjorie Statler, while Dwayne Mattet is recovering from Christmas illness. Mumps hit Jean Strum and Eleanor Deal sprained a knee keeps her home. Mary Elizabeth Wells returns from Canada. The Smith family includes Mrs. Marion Smith visiting, and Wallace family moves to Roy Wells’s tenant house with Lee Wallace employed there. Lewis Janecek helps brother Joe shell corn at midweek.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Dettwiler hosted a noon birthday dinner for daughters Valera turning ten on January 13 and Bonnie Jean turning four on January 19. Guests included Mrs Marie Edwards and four Kalona children. Mr Edwards serves with the Seabees in the Solomon Islands. The celebration included an afternoon theater party for the children.
Mr and Mrs Harold Littrell and their children were honored guests at a farewell party hosted by neighbors on January 17 in East Sunset. The evening featured games visits and refreshments. A kind gift was given to the Littrell family who plan to move next month. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Joe Rich and family Ruth Herbert Mr and Mrs Harry Jones Mr and Mrs Levi Blanchard Robert Doris Mr and Mrs P J Graber and children Mr and Mrs Walter Rich and Jake Sommer.
Members of the Ganeshaho Camp Fire Girls met Saturday afternoon at guardian Mrs. George Dowell’s home. They worked on Camp Fire workbooks, then enjoyed games and songs. Mrs. Dowell served light refreshments.
Capt. and Mrs. Ralph R Edwards visited the W B Edwards home while he is on leave from Fort Dix New Jersey. Arthur Fetters, formerly patient ten days at University Hospital Iowa City, is very ill. Albert and Mrs Simpson spent time with him and he may remain hospitalized. Lee Norris and wife of Ainsworth report son Norbert promoted to sergeant stationed in Wales and a visit with Lt. William Perdock of Washington. Charles Messenger and wife report three sons in service overseas. Emmitt Messenger is at A P O 948 Seattle, Otis Messenger at A P O 9210 in care of Fostmaster New York City with unknown duty, and Clarence Messenger at A P O 12490 New York City is in England. E J Evans of Orange California, formerly of Ainsworth, announces grandson born Jan when Harlan Evans in Air Corps stationed in Colorado.
At the hospital, Harry Chamberlin of 410 South Fourth Avenue was admitted as a medical patient yesterday morning. Rex Hagans of Brighton was admitted last evening for x rays and observation. Mary Catheryn Bowser of West Chester underwent an appendectomy this morning. Charles Jenkins of Ainsworth had a major operation this morning. Ben Stout of Brighton was admitted early today for x rays and treatment for a fractured right hip. Mrs John Skubal of Ainsworth was discharged Saturday evening. Mrs Edward Sisner and her daughter Marjorie Ann were
Mrs Ferne Steele entertained the Highland Social club at her daughter Mrs Maxine Kelley home with sixteen members and several visitors. Roll call reflected items from the Christmas exchange. Officers elected for the coming six months are President Blanche Martin Vice President Alice Krotz Secretary and Treasurer Mary Chalupa Reporter Irene Harrison. Hostess and daughter served refreshments.
Mr and Mrs James Kucera mark fifty years of marriage at their Riverside home. Anna Florang wed James Kucera on January 23, 1894, and the couple have long resided in Riverside. The observance will occur Sunday January 2c.
Mr and Mrs Richard L Stephens hosted a Give and Take club gathering near Ainsworth on Friday evening. Members played bridge at four tables with Norma Cleeg and Arthur Krause earning high scores for women and men. A miscellaneous shower honored Mr and Mrs Everett Stewart whose home and possessions were destroyed by a fire. The Stewarts plan to move to a Columbus Junction residence.
Lois Mace and corps of Rainbow Girls were installed at the Masonic temple. Virginia Holden, retiring advisor, officiated with Eleanor Tucker as chaplain and Frances Falk as recorder. New officers include Lois Mace as worthy advisor and Lila Holden as worthy associate advisor with a nine member slate and color stations.
Discharged yesterday morning for 742 East Washington Street. Mrs. Ralph Peiffer and daughter Mariene Roseann route four were discharged yesterday afternoon.
A dense listing of local social events and gatherings at various venues including the Rainbow Girls, Winga's cafe, Blaine Holmes home, K P Hall, and the Masonic Temple. Activities cover meetings, dinners, sewing, crafts, roll calls, and guest nights with participants from Odd Fellows, Red Cross, Presbyterians, Rebekahs, and American Legion Auxiliary among others.
Mrs Dan Boone hosted 11 H H Club members and guests including Mrs Nelson Woodford Mrs Earl Chorpening Mildred Cher pening Mrs Edd Libe and Mrs Berger Thursday afternoon In the absence of the president the meeting was led by vice president Mrs Bert Givans The next meeting is set for Feb 10 with Mrs Don Applegate A shower for Ronald Hesseltine accompanied a gift to the hostess The Boone family plans to move March first Refreshments were served by Mrs Woodford and Miss Chorpening
Residents of Jackson Center held a Friday evening social at the schoolhouse with 38 attendees. George Zeck chaired and read minutes while the entertainment committee organized games and a quiz. Refreshments were provided by the Stouts, the Stouts again, Zecks, and Miles Stout.
A Prairie Flower OPRLEZE event at Robert Scott's home had two attendees. Leonard Booth led song service and Rev EF Diddams conducted devotions. The evening featured games directed by Helen Knuprs with refreshments provided by Mrs Orvs Scott and helpers. The next gathering is scheduled for Feb 15 with Lois Hewston and Darlene Hewston.
About thirty one tenants escaped or were rescued from a four story Ames apartment building west of Iowa State campus after a 2 to 4 am fire. Mrs Frazee jumped from a third story window to a porch roof with a baby in her arms. both were treated and released. Firemen arrived as tenants dangled from windows and others fled the blaze.
Candles decorate a cake as well wishers extend many happy returns of the day to Dale Jackson of Kalona Clarence Miller Mr Francis Bruty Darlene Sofie Robert Genkinger Barbers Bauer Joe Murphy Mrs H F Wilson and Mrs Sherman Wolfe in a community birthday note.
Today marks the 12 birthday to be observed by Charles Ray Mond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jey Raymond of Crawfordsville.
Journal employees savored birthday cakes today in the office kitchen as Mrs Dave Elder marked her birthday on January 13.
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