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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1947

Page

2

Linoleum Course Teaches In Ottumwa Plant Tour

Clarke M Talbot of Washington Iowa attends a linoleum installation course at Armstrong Cork company's laying school in Lancaster and visits the Oak floor plant in Ottumwa to study manufacture of linoleum and other resilient floorings.

Lancaster Clarke M Talbot Marion Avenue Washington Iowa Keple & Dbe Prenger Green Streets Ottumwa Armstrong Cork Company Armstrong

Old Timers Win First Place in City Hall Bowling League

The Old Timers defeated the Sitlers three straight to capture first place amid cheering and boos. They posted the high weekly series 2460 led by Sorrells 236, with a season high 231 by Chic Crone and Whittaker 223. Individual high averages show Sitler 185 and Cum ming 174.

Sitler City Hall Sorrells Stewart & Crone Bill Sitler Earl Little Chic Crone Matt Whittaker

Violators of Draft Act Still in U S Prison

New York Jan 27 UP figures from the Bureau of Prisons show 1,258 draft act violators remain in federal prisons. Since the act became law about 11,551 violators were sent to prison and 3,000 more were placed on probation. The in prison group includes 20 conscientious objectors, 281 Jehovahs witnesses, and 957 other violators.

New York Bureau of Prisons American Civil Liberties Union Jehovah's Witnesses

Wyman Wins Final In Louisa Tourney

Wyman high school beat Cotter 44 to 42 in the Louisa county tournament final after two overtimes in Columbus Junction. Grandview defeated Columbus Junction 25 to 23 in the consolation game with a 12 to 9 halftime edge for Grandview.

Wyman Louisa Tourney Columbus Junction Cotter Grandview

Jungbluth Family News And Moves In Midwest Travels

Carole and Kathleen Jungbluth three year old twins leave on first major trip to California with Holtville visit to grandmother Mrs C Jungbluth. Bob Barclay registering at University of Iowa law school while family plans move to Iowa City after purchasing Melrose Court home. Mrs. Pratt and Miss Anderson visit relatives from Pekin and Malcolm Bliss hospital in St. Louis.

Carole Kathleen Jungbluth Walter Jungbluth California Holtville C. Jungbluth Bob Barclay Iowa City State University of Iowa Law School Barclay Jan Melrose Court R. K. Pratt Pekin, Hr Nellie Anderson Malcolm Bliss Hospital St. Louis

Armed forces accept 1109 non combat service members

The record notes that 1,109 individuals entered accepted non combat service in the armed forces. It highlights the count as part of a broader enrollment or service program and reflects ongoing mobilization efforts.

Oners

Four Boys Born At Local Hospital Over Weekend

At the hospital four boys were born since Saturday night to Lyle Walton of Wellman, Glen Bouquet of Riverside, Harry Foster of 1627 B Main, and Marion Koehler of 415 Van Buren. Flaine Sturgis was admitted yesterday and to be discharged tonight. Two mothers Mrs Clarence Work of Ainsworth and Mrs Grant Humston Jr with son were discharged yesterday. Mrs Dale Booth and son were discharged today.

Lyle Walton Wellman Glen Bouquet Riverside Harry Foster B. Main St Marion Koehler van Buren St Flaine Sturgis Washington St

Demons Seek Rally to Balance Little Six Standings

Washington high school eyes a bounce back against Mt Pleasant after losses to Fairfield and Ottumwa as the Demons hope to climb from fourth place. The schedule also features Burlington at Muscatine and Ottumwa at Keokuk with last week’s results sparking a tense league chase.

Muscatine Burlington Washington Fairfield Fort Madison Mt. Pleasant Keokuk Washington High School Demons Ottumwa Mt Pleasant Washington Court Demons Henryounty Panthers Trojans Ft. Madison Museatine

United States Tests in Canada Port Space Claim

A Moscow radio report cited Canadian press claims that the United States is transforming Churchill in Hudson Bay into a major arctic test base with 1900 American and 500 Canadian troops testing jet propelled weapons. Ottawa denied the claim saying such large armament tests in Canada are untrue.

London Radio Moscow United States Churchill Hudson Bay Arctic Radio Moscow Teeland Greenland Ottawa D Howe Canada Howe National Research Council

Confectionery Exports and Sugar Imports in 1945

Exports of confectionery valued at 7.202 million dollars were consumed mainly by United States military and civilian personnel overseas. Imports during 1945 totaled 9.722 million dollars and consisted chiefly of hard candy from Cuba.

United States Cuba

Local social notes from Milwaukee visitors and area events

Mrs Lola Wells Hughes of Milwaukee visits her mother Mrs Elmer Wells and friends. Mr and Mrs Charles Allen of Wellman welcomed a seven and a quarter pound son born Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs F S Dalmer of Fairfield dined with Mrs Edna Crile and visited the Schafer households in Brighton. Friday January 31 is last day to buy motor vehicle licenses. W E Howell County Treasurer notes 1946 plates storage. Mr and Mrs Harvey Holden of Des Moines visited in Wead home Sunday.

Lola Wells Hughes Milwaukee Milwaukee State College Elmer Wells Charles Allen Wellman F. S. Dalmer Fairfield Edna Crile Brighton Ira Schafer W. O. Schafer W. E. Howell Harvey Holden Des Moines Mrs Holden Bessie Wead

Rohrer family welcomes Karen Sue as new arrival

Mrs. D L Rohrer returned home from Burlington after a week with her son Russell and family. A daughter Karen Sue was born Jan 10 to Mr and Mrs Russell Rohrer. Grandmother Rohrer assisted at home. The Ladies Home Journal article by Barbara Benson notes poll findings on marriage and husband changes. Police Chief Carl Hancher is ill at home.

D. L. Rohrer Burlington Russell Russell Rohrer Karen Sue Burlington Hospital Grandma Rohrer The Ladies Home Journal Barbara Benson Journal Barbara Miller Washington Ed Benson Princeton N. J Orville Elder Benson Gallup Chie Carl Hancher

Food Value Between Cheap And Expensive Cuts

The article argues that cost does not indicate nutritional worth. It cites that cheap cuts of meat provide the same food value as pricier cuts from the same animal and that brown and white eggs offer equal nutritional value.

Overloaded Dakota Crash Kills Grace Moore and Dignitaries

Danish crash inquiry points to overloading as the likely cause of the twin engined Dakota crash at Kastrup. Grace Moore American opera star Prince Gustav Adelph of Sweden and 26 others perished as the 26 620 pound transport exceeded Danish limits by 1 210 pounds. The disaster sparked aviation weight limit controversy among Britain Sweden Norway and Denmark amid reports of conflicting maximums and manufacturer weights.

Copenhagen Grace Moore Gustav Adelph Sweden Kastrup Miss Moore Valentin Parera Cannes Gustav Adolph of Sweden Stockholm U. S Britain Norway Denmark

Scrambled Eggs Cooked Smooth in Gentle Double Boiler

The eggs are prepared in a double boiler to prevent scorching by heating at a low temperature and achieving a smooth, tender texture.

Hearing Casualties Among Deafened Veterans Rise

The Veterans Administration reports at least 40 000 veterans added to the hard of hearing ranks by the war.

Veterans’ Administration

Army recruiting rises bolster end of draft

The War Department reports a sharp rise in voluntary Army recruiting with 9,210 enlistees in January 8-14 and 6,119 in January 1-7, supporting belief the draft may end as scheduled March 31. Maj. Gen. W S Paul will review January figures to decide on recommending a draft extension. Army needs about 37,000 volunteers per month.

Washington W. S. Paul War Department Army Paul

Wax Refrigerator Coating Improves Cleanliness and Finish

A coat of ordinary floor wax on a refrigerator, applied like linoleum polish, eases cleaning and protects the enamel. The tip suggests the wax forms a protective layer reducing grime and preserving the exterior.

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