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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1946
Page
2
The 750,000 steel workers strike shuts Carnegie-Illinois in Gary Indiana leaving the city's gas and water plants at risk. Only two blast furnaces, a power plant, and coke oven batteries remain operating as foremen vote to halt fire maintenance after 6 p.m.
Balinese women gain many rights in marriage over household and family finances. They may manage wardrobes jewelry and utensils and some earn income outside the home. Men hold title to houses fields and cattle while valuing fighting roosters alongside their children.
The Balinese are described as distinctive with notable traits and customs. Women reputedly slender, pigs very fat in Malaysia, dancers interpret mood through motion, and birds and bees appear unusual. Priests weave figures in prayer while trial marriages exist. infants are not allowed to crawl and cremations are marked by revelry. Books made from tree leaves are mentioned.
In Riverside Iowa on January 21 St Marys High School boys split a double header with Riverside Public School. The first St Marys team won 24 to 20 while the St Marys reserves lost 20 to 14. It marks the first time St Marys has beaten the public school in several years.
Mary Helen Huber of 401 E Jefferson Street enrolls at Moody Bible Institute Chicago joining 1600 winter term students from 33 states and Canada to study Bible and methods of Christian work. Local residents show arrivals and departures with guests from Marengo West Des Moines Fairfield and Topeka while others observe military service and post discharge changes.
Gen. MacArthur ordered seizure of about 400 Japanese aircraft plants arsenals and war material laboratories placing them under allied military control as the first reparations measure.
Mrs. Thomassen reported spotting an evening grosbeck at her feeding board, a rare yellow bird with black and white markings. Des Moines conservation officials may travel to Washington to verify the sighting for records.
In Clinton Iowa on January 21 two women were found dead in a gas filled residence. Lilian Kennedy and Margaret Reddin had likely been dead at least eight hours. Neighbors smelled gas prompting the police to respond. Miss Reddin was found in an upstairs bed and Mrs Kennedy seated near a kitchen gas leak.
Miss Jessie M Parker of Lake Mills announced her candidacy for re election as state superintendent. The event occurred at a Luncheon Meeting hosted by Mrs Marsh Pailey of the Nineteenth Century Club in Des Moines with a program by Mrs George Morrison reviewing She Leper Kins by Zofia Kossak. Parker was elected state superintendent in 1938 and re elected in 1942.
The West Chester W C T U met Friday at Mrs. Robert Stephens home with devotions on Stand Loyalty led by Mrs. Will Ross and prayers for Christian leadership. Mrs. Lloyd Bauer led the business meeting and a Lillian N. M. Stevens fund offering was taken.
The Junior Missionary Society met at the United Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Guy Knauss directed the work period. devotions were by Dick Wiley. Joyce Brewer read scripture. Jim Alsip shared the Daniel story. Mrs. George Kerr led a India missionary study and prayers, reviewed Nyanga's Two Villages. Betty Logan presided over a 26-member roll call. Refreshments served by Mrs. Cloyee Stewart and Artur Duensing.
Community groups, like Order of Rainbow Girls and Daughters of Union Veterans, schedule meetings and potlucks this week. Ail events include church societies, women's circles, and garden club gatherings with dress code notes and item bring requirements.
Knight of Pythias announces a Monday evening meeting at 8 o'clock in K P hall. A class of 16 competes for the rank of page and visiting lodge officers will be present with refreshments. Harold Wehr, G. K. and 28813 1.
Fifteen members of the Fortnightly club’s executive board met Saturday afternoon in the Y W C A rooms. Mrs W B Dupuis presided and introduced Mrs James Birney as successor to Mrs Dwight Prince leading Handcraft. They urged departments to promote the Victory clothing drive and planned the March 14 general meeting. Materials for program leaders and Pan American seals were distributed. A lady’s compact found after the anniversary party was to be returned to Mrs Dupuis.
A prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church will meet at 9 30 oclock Wednesday morning.
A surprise party honoring Mrs. Leo Scheppel and Maynard Ayers was held at the Sneppel home with 28 relatives and friends. Winners in women’s games included Mrs. Herman Eagle and Mrs. Virgil Lintz, while Clayton Lintz and Maynard Ayers topped men’s and low score prizes. The couple received birthday remembrances and a cake baked by Mrs. Eagle as refreshments were shared by many guests.
The January meeting of Dutchettes 44 club at Carl Yoder home drew five members. Ruth Foster spoke on interior decorating and wall hangings. Members shared scrapbooks, played games, and enjoyed refreshments. Next gathering set for February 21 at New Haven schoolhouse with a cooperative supper.
Mt. Pleasant resident David Wenger admitted Saturday as medical patient and dismissed yesterday. Major Cecil Foriash of Washington admitted Saturday and expected to be discharged this afternoon. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Linnenkamp of route one at 12437 yesterday afternoon. Eugene Shaver of Wellman underwent an appendectomy this morning. Dismissals include Ronald Crish of Keota Saturday, Mrs. William Bash of route four, Mrs. Percy Skubal of Ainsworth, and Clarence Zieglowsky of route one yesterday.
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