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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1944

Page

2

Local families note service in world conflict and Navy postings

Ed Kallons of 621 North Avenue C reports a son and seven grandsons serving in the armed forces, with several in the Navy and others recently in training or on leave. New addresses include Don Little aboard the U S S Queenfish, Portsmouth NH. Ensign Robin Allen and Don Stutsman plan to return to Chicago. JoAnn Whitted born Jan 4 joins siblings Jimmy and Danny. Mrs. W C Ives travels to San Diego after visiting in town.

Ed Kallons North Avenue C Merle Tom) Kallons Italy Hubert Donald Robert Beranek Ed Beranek Kalona Norman Kallous Roy Kallous Richmond Everette Ed Prebyl, Jr MOMM U.S.S. Queenfish Navy Yard Portsmouth New Hampshire OPA A. E. Atchison Robin Allen Don Stutsman Chicago E. E Stutsman E. I. Coffey Iowa City E. D. Morrison Dunham Morrison J.z E. D. Morrigan, Jr A.V U.S.N.R N T. S Quonset Point Rhode Island Lewis Whitted Rock Island JoAnn Jimmy Danny Whitted Mildred Masson George Masson W. C. Ives San Diego Calif BE. EB. Stutsman

Ainsworth Tigers Fall at Home to Cotter

Cotter defeated Ainsworth 47 to 30 on the Tigers home floor as Cotter pulled away in the second half. Peters led Cotter with high points and Canott topped Ainsworth. the second teams traded a 19 to 17 win for Cotter.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Tigers Cotter Peters Canott Duncan Norris

Mrs Boliman visits Washington sister family in town

Mrs J Boliman of Washington DC visits for a few weeks with sister Mrs Harry KRamseyer and family. St Rita's card party and country store set for Wednesday evening January 19 at K C Hall. Mr and Mrs James Dawson of 835 South Avenue D announce their son-in law William Glenn of Trimble Indiana is leaving soon for military service.

J. Boliman Washington, D.C Harry Kramseyer St. Rita's K.C. Hall James Dawson South Avenue D William Glenn Trimble Iwi

Bomber Crashes Into Oakland House Killing Eight

An army bomber based at Oakland army air field crashed into a Foothill district house in Oakland California today. The crash killed eight crew members and started fires at three homes. One house was destroyed and two others damaged by burning fuel. Mr and Mrs Arthur Jacobson escaped injury as the bomber struck their home during breakfast.

Oakland Calif Foothill Boulevard Hamilton Field Oakland Army Air Field Arthur Jacobson Jacobsons

Victory Gardens Planted 20 Million in 1943

Secretary Wickard announces that 20 million Victory gardens were planted in 1943, highlighting nationwide farming effort during wartime.

Victory Gardens Secretary of Agriculture Wickard

Hospital Dismissals and Admissions Summary

Warren Stewart of 212 West Sixth Street was discharged yesterday afternoon. James Clegg of Ainsworth and Mrs. Sherman Wolfe of 414 East Madison Street were dismissed this morning. Mike Lowe of Brighton was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient. R. L. Richards of Cotter was admitted this morning for x ray and surgery after a car accident. Melvin Bagenstos of Waterloo received emergency treatment in the outpatient department this morning.

Warren Stewart West Sixth Street James Clegg Ainsworth Sherman Wolfe East Madison Street Mike Lowe Brighton R. L. Richards Cotter Melvin Bagenstos Waterloo

Tall Corn Picture Attracts Soldiers

The Rochester Journal feature showing Don Radda and a tall corn photo drew attention worldwide. Sgt. R. Joe Grinstead of an ordnance depot company wrote from New York praising Iowa corn and the picture and naming the ladder girl as Jean Mangold. He hinted at censor cuts and noted where his unit is stationed amid ice and snow. June Lemley, from the 1942 Radda photo, was Italy’s 34th division Christmas pin up.

R. Joe Grinstead Ordnance Washington Boeing Journal Rochester N. Y Ordance Company Tall Corn Italy

L. G. Club Honors Two Families Moving Away

L. G. club met in North Oregon at the Hazen home with a pot luck supper and five pinochle tables. Honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rees and family and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ornduff with Linda and Jimmy as they prepare to move from the neighborhood.

C. A. Thompson Oregon L. G. Club Duane Hazen Kenny Bill Rees Karlyn Leonard Ornduff Linda Jimmy Robert Mikseh Lawrence Genkinger Geo

Photographic Recon Planes Reach Clear Enlarget 50 Times

Photo reconnaissance aircraft fly at extreme altitudes and are nearly silent while cameras are heated to prevent frosting. Despite rarity of sound, images remain exceptionally clear and can be enlarged up to fifty times for detailed inspection.

Spiced Tomato Juice Variants and After-Opening Tips

Spiced tomato juice is reheated with onions peppers and celery then restrained. A variation adds mixed spices. It is best to do this after opening the canned juice as spices darken the juice and alter flavors.

Birthday milestones noted for local residents

Mr and Mrs James Chalupa celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary. Kathryn Jeanne Booth has three candles on her cake. Other birthdays include Bonnie West Howard Hazen Harold Amrine Katherine Benson Mrs T W Harwood Mrs Preston Wolfe and Bob Anderson. Journal employees mark January birthdays with treats from Hazen Elder and Lowry.

James Chalupa Kathryn Jeanne Booth Earl Booth Prairie Flower Community Bonnie West Howard Hazen Harold Amrine Katherine Benson T. W. Harwood Preston Wolfe Bob Anderson

Social calendar notices from various groups revised events

Luesagry Wesleyan Service Guild meets 7 30 p m at Blaine Holmes home Mrs Harold Stephens. Lythian Sisters regular meet 0 30 p m at K P hall. W E W Auxiliary and Post social at K C hall. Odd Fellows family social guest night after lodge at IOOF hall. McCleary Circle Cooperative dinner 6 30 p m Mrs Orville Elder. White Shrine benefit card party at Masonic temple public invited with spring table service sandwiches.

Wesleyan Service Guild Harold Stephens Blaine Holmes Lythian Sisters Tenae K.P. Hall W.E.W P.m K.C. Hall F. Hall McCleary Circle of Presbyterian Church Orville Elder D.m Rebekah Club Red Cross Jake Fisher American Legion Auxiliary G. W. Rudiger H. W. Mineart Valley Ladies Aid Society Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Nelson Woodford Luke Legion Hall Indian Creek Club Jim Deal Robert Roberts Sunshine Community Club Wes Meyer Roll Call Mildred Meyer St. Rita Circle St. James Church Ee C. Hall

Pound Party for Louis Graber Home on Furlough

Stringtown reports a community Pound Party at J. C. Graber home honoring Louis Graber home on furlough before Florida trip. The note also lists numerous Sunday visits and club meetings including Red Cross sewing and Legion Auxiliary activities.

Louis Graber J. J. Rich Stringtown Eicher J. C. Graber Florida Peter Widmer Jakie J. PP. Rich J. W. Rich Arthur Davison Homer Davison Johenny Mast George Brooks Carl Johnson Sam Nebel Noah Widmer Ethan Brooks Rex Swans Dan Nebel Emery Liechty John Roth Mt. Pleasant

Allied air raids intensify on Marshall and Gilberts in three-day push

U S army and navy bombers increased the tempo of attacks on Japanese island bases. Mille Atoll was raided for the third time in three days on Sunday. New strikes hit Nauralap and Paluet.

Japanese Island Pearl Harbor U. S. Army Marshall Island Mille Atoll Naleolap Qaluit

Protein Powers: Rebuilding Daily Wear and Building Child Muscles

Protein is essential for everyday tissue repair and growth in children. It supports muscle development and overall health as part of a balanced diet.

Honor Cpl. K. Hanan At Family Dinner

Cpl. Keith Hanan of Fort Dix New Jersey was guest of honor at a family dinner south of Brighton. A cooperative meal followed by social hour marked his 12 day furlough spent with his parents west of Washington. Also present were J. M. Kyle and son Laverne, Mr. and Mrs. H C Kyle and Arthur Kyle, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Greber and daughter Emelie Jeanne from Fairfield.

Cpl Keith Hanan Fort Dix N.J Myr Rodney Hanan Brighton Cpl. Hanan L. BR. Hanan Washington J. M. Kyle Laverne Lockridge H. C. Kyle Arthur Kyle Fred Greber Emelie Jeanne Fairfield

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