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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1945

Page

2

Radio Schedule From Waterloo Station Highlights Daily Programs

Mornings in Waterloo feature Josh Higgins as voice of agriculture and a dense lineup of programs including Good News Program Morning Devotionals United Nations News Review and The Breakfast Club. The schedule lists multiple shows with varied topics from farm news to world affairs and music daily and on weekends.

Josh Higgins Voice OF Agriculture Waterloo, Iowa Shoppers Guide Neighbers Hugh Muncy Dr. Bacon-Ani Pietach Almanac eSea Smith Chickeries Eileen Maid News Corres United Nations News Review World News Nazarene Family Hour Percy B. Crawford Gil n—News Higgins Boye Listening Post Sesssee Jack Berch Lois Long Gilamour Manor War Journal

New Clerks Named in County OPA Office

Mrs. Frances Braden announces three panel clerks to replace those who served and leave for Hill Air Field Ogden Utah. Mary Justine George serves highway gasoline panel clerkship. Kidna Lytle becomes food panel clerk. Margaret Hotle oversees non highway gasoline and fuel oil panel.

Frances Braden Washington Margaret Carlson Rex Hazen Hill Air Field Ogden Utah

Local News Bits Mention Licensing Deadline and Visitors

Mrs C O Dayton at 110 West Seventh is able to sit up after a week in bed due to illness. The last day to license vehicles without penalty is Wednesday January 31 and last day for storing a vehicle is also January 31. Flight Officer Victor Flynn returns to Barksdale Field after visiting his parents in Lexington. David Allen S MWW 3/e arrives in Davenport after two years with the South Pacific Seabees and will spend 30 day leave with his wife Mildred Hancher and parents-in-law Carl and Mrs. Hancher.

C. O. Dayton West Seventh Street W. Bb. Howell County Treas Victor Flynn Barksdale Field Shreveport W. F. Flynn Lexington Barksdale David Allen MWW 3/e Davenport South Pacific Seabees Mildred Hancher Carl Hancher

Care for iron Dutch oven cover to prevent rust

To keep the cover free from rust scour until bright and clean rinse with clear water and wipe dry. Rub with fat or cooking oil then bake in an oven for an hour. Wash the cover in the usual manner rinse and dry well. Do not soak kettles or covers. dry promptly after washing.

Fungus Travels Across The World By Wind And Cargo

Fungus thrives in hot moist places yet travels with the wind and often migrates with cargo, appearing in many regions as it moves across the earth. Its spread follows air flow and human activity, with reach limited only by environmental conditions.

Washington High Girls Teams Play Curtain Raiser at Y

Two Washington high school girls teams open the evening with a curtain raiser at seven o clock at the Y. Afterward the Y team meets Riverside basketball group at eight o'clock.

Washington High School Riverside

Cosgrove Edges Riverside 29 27 Intracity clash

Riverside and Cosgrove battled to a 29 27 final in a tight boys basketball game at the local gym. Cosgrove led most of the night with Maher and Soukup contributing big baskets. An alumni game followed, with the alumni team beating Riverside 61 18. Next a St Marys and Riverside public high schools showdown is set for January 28 after a 33 28 prior public school win.

Riverside Cosgrove High School Maher Cosgrove Robert Burich Soukup St. Mary's Riverside Public Riverside Public High

Fifth Grade Gives Program at School

The Stewart PTA met at the community room after noon with the fifth grade opening the program by singing America. Mrs. Homer Godwin presided as secretary read minutes from past meetings. The sixth grade won the $1 attendance prize with 40 percent of mothers present. Thirty members attended. Mary Caldwell reported on a landscape picture purchase for the community room. Founders Day is set for February 15 with the fourth grade in charge and Mrs. Earl Loveless coordinating. Refreshments by Mrs. Loveless and others. Eileen Jeffrey spoke on school health projects. The program featured music art and readings directed by Miss Caldwell and fifth grade instructor Mrs. Ruth Lemley, including geography and New England studies and works by students.

Stewart Parent Teacher Association Singing of America Homer Godwin Richard Pratt Sth Crade Mary Caldwell Stewart P.T.A Eileen Jeffrey Miss Caldwell Ruth Lemley Crade Bessie Schmidt Frederick Kimmel Donald Ayers Curtis York New England Maine Patricia Berry Vermont Patricia Brock New Hampshire Patricia Pehler Massachusetts Philip Leyden Connecticut Layelda Knepp Rhode Island Richard McKune Winslow Homer Morris Kelley Metcalf Fred Dawson Renouf Carol Doran

Mabel Ruth Turner Weds Douglas Dowell in Fort Madison

Miss Mabel Ruth Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs L L Turner married T Set Dowell son of Mrs H H Allen in a double ring ceremony Wednesday January 17 at 8 PM at First Christian church Reverend Chester Hensley officiated The bride wore a watermelon pink suit with gardenia corsage Her sister Mrs Don Hirshler was matron of honor In army uniforms Best man was Victor Smith Plight Officer Dowell and groom both wore uniforms A reception for thirty followed at the bride’s home The couple are described with Dowell recently returning from England after thirty three combat missions in a B 17 Flying Fortress He earned the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and the unit received a Presidential Citation He will report to Santa Ana California for reassignment Mrs Dowell will accompany him.

Douglas Dowell Fort Madison Democrat Mable Ruth Turner L. L. Turner T. Set Douglas Charles Dowell H. H. Allen Washington Iowa Chester Hensley First Christian Church Don Hirschler Victor Smith Dowell Fort Madison Nowell Washington, Iowa U. S. Army Air Forces England Germany Santa Ana California

Farewell Party for Mary Kay Redlinger

Mrs. Robert Porter hosted a farewell party for her sister Mary Kay Redlinger last evening. An 8:30 chili supper was served with lighted candles and plant centerpiece as guests shared conversation around the piano. Attendees included Mrs. Claire Darbyshire, Esther Goodlander, Eileen Hammen, Marjorie Carlson, Corinne Peiffer, Phyllis Crayne, Doris Robison, Marjorie Faulkner, Mrs. Don Custer, Mrs. Daryl Burham, and Mrs. Orville J. Yoder, with several unable to attend. Mary Kay Redlinger, Mrs. Hazel, Miss Melinski and Miss Carlson plan to travel to Ogden Utah to work at Hill Field Wednesday night.

Robert Porter Mary Kay Redlinger Ray Redlinger Claire Darbyshire Esther Goodlander Eileen Hammen Marjorie Carlson Corinne Peiffer Phyllis Crayne Doris Robison Marjorie Faulkner Don Custer Daryl Burham Orville J. Yoder Lloyd Miller Rex Hazen Dorothy Melinski Miss Redlinger Hazen Miss Melinski Miss Carlson Ogden Utah Hill Field

Life on a Fishing Pier stage and songs by New England children

An old sea captain character Nancy Burham performs Life on a Fishing Pier with Donald Kuntz Phil dren visitors Eugene Williams Larry Thornton and others. Children present self drawn pictures of New England activities. Yankee Doodle tonette solos by Burham Donna Kuntz Darleen Miller Patricia Berry Charlene Brown. Poem Our Motive and Our Creed read by Bessie Sehmidt.

Nancy Burham Donald Kuntz Phildren Eugene Williams Larry Thornton Darlene Miller Uncle Fred Roger Waggoner Charlene Brown New England Donna Kuntz Darleen Miller Patricia Berry Bessie Sehmidt

Honor Joe Maxwell At Birthday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Maxwell hosted a surprise birthday dinner at their home for Joe Maxwell who celebrated a birthday on Friday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kelsey Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Hoxworth Evelyn Mrs. May Dawson Mrs. Lloyd Conger Mert King Mrs. Ray Martin and children.

Lloyd Maxwell Joe Maxwell Maxwell Ralph Kelsey I. B. Hoxworth Evelyn May Dawson Lloyd Conger Mert King Ray Martin

Anniversary Congrats for Five Couples on Jan 22

Five couples mark wedding anniversaries today Jan 22. Mr and Mrs Jesse Busby formerly of Washington wed in 1913. Mr and Mrs Frank Minecer of Highland township wed in 1913. Mr and Mrs Will Sieckels celebrate 43 years. Mr and Mrs Henry Schillig wed in 1924. Mr and Mrs DC Gritgs also noted.

Jesse Busby Washington Frank Minecer Highland Township Will Sieckels Henry Schillig D. C. Gritgs

Birthday Candles Honor Karen Crawford and Sandra Batterson

Three candles mark Karen Crawford birthday with her parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Crawford in Wellman. It is also Sandra Lee Batterson fifth birthday for her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Batterson.

Karen Crawford Maurice Crawford, Wellman Sandra Lee Batterson Elmer Batterson

Birthday Wishes for Local Residents

Many happy returns are extended to Howard Hoyle of Franklin district Mrs. Glen Davis Naomi Sheetz of the Valley community Kenneth Wieland Mary Lillian Moorehead of Crawfords ville Mrs. Harley Mayhew Dick Fields Mrs Earl Chance.

Howard Hoyle Franklin District Glen Davis Naomi Sheetz Valley Kenneth Wieland Mary Lillian Moorehead Crawfordsville Harley Mayhew Dick Fields Earl Chance

Twins Honored At Birthday Dinner In West Chester

Mrs. Ode Ferguson of Washington and R. C. Ferguson of West Chester were guests of honor at a birthday dinner yesterday. They observed birthdays Saturday. A two course chicken dinner was served at Burrs cafe in West Chester with decorated birthday cakes and ice cream for dessert. The afternoon was spent at the R. C. Ferguson home with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Sam Witting Amanda Ferguson Mrs. Walter Lance and daughter Karen Kay Enola Rubey.

Ode Ferguson Washington R. C. Ferguson West Chester Burr's Cafe R. C

Mrs. Lytle Hosts Nineteenth Century Club Luncheon

Mrs. Lloyd Lytle presided at the Nineteenth Century club luncheon with president Mrs. A Anderson present after three months away. Helen Wilson assisted as hostess for the one o clock meal, and Mrs. H C Hull reviewed Winged Victory. A collection supported the Leonard Wood memorial research for Hansen's disease.

Lloyd Lytle Nineteenth Century Club A. Anderson Lytle Helen Wilson H. C. Hull Leonard Wood Memorial

Missionary Society Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Presbyterian Women's Missionary society met Friday afternoon led by President Mrs. Harry Turner. Officers elected include Mrs. Turner as president, Ida Roberts as 2nd vice president, and other board members. The group noted service to overseas personnel with boxed stationery and cookies, plus Christmas greetings to service members and care for Schick hospital.

Harry Turner E. L. Barthesow W. W. Wilson Service Men’s Committee U. S Schick Hospital Clinton Roberts Turner Fred Neiswanger Ida Roberts Harve Wilson Fred L. Moore Stanley Richards C. S. Lembion Missionary Education F. W. Eastwood Stewardship Ralph Dougherty Spiritual Life Group L. E. Wilson Overseas Hospital Sewing Harry Dyer Dye Bessie Wead T. A. Michels Ella Deloria

Felt Handbags and Hats Embrace Bright Core Felts

Felt is being used for handbags and hats with envelope, pouch, drawstring, and tubular shapes. Bright colored felts are produced in standard styles and also sold by the yard for DIY handbag sewers.

Community Social Calendar Highlights Local Groups and Meals

A dense list of meetings and events across churches clubs and societies. Notable items include Vigilant S S class dinner at Presby terian church 6 30 p m co operative supper Harry Ramseyer. K C hall booster club annual dinner. Pythian Sisters cooperative supper. Wesleyan Service Guild meeting at 7 50 p m led by Marjorie Faulkner. Damascus Shrine meeting at Masonic temple. Women Missionary society at U P church. Homemakers club 2 p m with Mrs Virgil Lintz. Harmony club annual dinner. Fleur de Lis club afternoon. Kolah club Just Us Club and other afternoon gatherings. Egypt Community social evening at schoolhouse with sandwiches and coffee.

S.S Presbyterian Church Harry Ramseyer Homie Booster Club C. Hall Richard Stewart Pythian Sisters Wesleyan Service Guild of Methodist Church Marjorie Faulkner W.F.W. Post and Auxiliary Alice Harvey Fleur de Lis Lloye Foster Kolah Club Logan Ahrens Just Us William Beggs St. James Church P.M U

Presbyterian morning prayer meeting notice

The Presbyterian church will hold a morning prayer gathering at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church.

Presbyterian

Rugby, as It Was Originally Played, Called for

The note recalls early rugby rules demanding play from forty to one hundred yards, reflecting the sport’s original field and scoring expectations and the long-standing emphasis on open, continuous action.

W C T U Local Institute Held in West Chester

The West Chester W C T U held an all day local Institute at Mrs Fred Bauer's home with president Mrs Lor Bauer presiding. Devotions were led by Ida Hough and H W Munster discussed peace and narcotics dangers amid talks on evangelism religious education and legislation. An offering funded the Lillian Stevens Legislative fund and plasma blood support was approved.

W.C.T.U. of West Chester Fred Bauer Sesson Lor Bauer Ida Hough Arthur Peters H. W. Murster Peters M. H. McDowell Co H. W. Munster

Lucy McBurney and William A Sawhill Wed

Mr and Mrs Andrew McBurney announce the marriage of their daughter Lucy to William A Sawhill on Monday December 11 1944 in Seattle Washington. William is the son of the late Mr and Mrs W R Sawhill and is remembered locally as the family lived here when Dr Sawhill was pastor of the Second United Presbyterian church.

Andrew McBurney Lucy William A. Sawhill Seattle Wash Sawhill W. R. Sawhill Second United Presbyterian Church

Card of Thanks for Mr W D Crosgott and family

May we thank friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy and kindness in the loss of our husband and father Mrs. W. D. Crosgott and family

W. DD. Crosagtt

Hospital Dismissals and Birth Report From Rock Island Area

At the hospital Albert Powers of 212 South Iowa avenue was discharged with his son Don Powers. Other dismissals included Mrs. Herbert Asken, Mrs. William Popejoy and daughter Dixie Lee, Charles Stewart, Vicki Smothers, Dennis Sorrell. Harold and Mrs. Derby of Brighton are parents of a ten pound six and a half ounce baby born yesterday at 5 40 AM. Charles Fox was admitted as a medical patient.

Albert Powers South Iowa Avenuee Rock Island Don Powers Herbert Asken North Avenue B William Popejoy Dixie Lee Brighton Charles Stewart West Chester Vicki Smothers Clara Barion Dennis’ Sorrell West Madison Street Harold Derby Charles Fox North Sixth Avenue

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