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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1943

Page

2

Betty Hamil Returns to Omaha After Visit with Brothers

Betty Hamil returns to work in Omaha on Wednesday after visiting her brothers Pfe Lafe Hamil and Cpl Lester Hamil at Peterson Field Colorado Springs. Also noted are travels of Mrs Elmer Hays family from Bloomington Indiana and other local visits and departures.

Betty Hamil Omaha Pfe, Lafe Hamil Cpl Lester Hamil Peterson Field Colorado Springs Colo Elmer Hays Charlotte Edith Bloomington Indiana Haysmother M. C. Deckard

Plasma Healing Burns Highlighted With New Treatments

Blood plasma is hailed as a real foe of burns and speeds healing when used with sulfadiazine in a new form. The combination is presented as a notable advance in burn care.

National League standings and results list

The National League standings show Brooklyn 42-27 .609 Philadelphia 31-32 .492 Chicago 28-33 .459 Cincinnati 24-40 .375 with brief results from Thursday. Games: Chicago 6 Boston 5. Philadelphia 6 Pittsburgh 0 in first game. Pittsburgh 2 Philadelphia 1 in second. Cincinnati 10 Brooklyn 9. Tonight’s scheduled games include Twilight at Cincinnati, St Louis at New York, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Chicago at Boston.

W.L. Pet Ae Ae Ee Breoklyn Picchu Oerse Philadelphia Aes Es Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Riddle Starr Higbee St. Louis Gumbert New York Hubbell Gee Uchs Kraus W. L. Pet Washington

Baseball scores and upcoming matchups across cities

Cleveland defeated New York 3 2 and St Louis beat Philadelphia 2 1 while Chicago edged Washington 2 0 and Detroit won 3 2. New York players Donald and Rus were noted while Cleveland featured Dean 38 4 and Candini led Washington 7 0. Remaining games show Chicago Humphries 5 7, Flores 8 6 at St Louis Gatehouse 5 3, Boston Terry 4 2 at Detroit Bridges 4 2.

Cleveland New York St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Washington Detroit Boston Donald Russo Dean Candini Humphries Flores Gatehouse Terry Bridges

Local Notices and Personal Items from Amarillo Area

Address and military details for Pfc Max D See followed by local ads for Dan-Dee Cate dining and Little's Furniture. Includes notes on new arrivals, furniture, and sales. Mentions Mrs Adah Peterson visiting Fairfield, Irene Lane returning from Cedar Falls, and funeral attendees for Rev J B Pollock with Pittsburgh and Monmouth connections.

Farm Bureau Publicity Tips From County Leaders

County Extension Director J. W. Chandler and County Home Economist Ruth I. Foster share publicity ideas and guidance for Farm Bureau activities. The advisory covers messaging, community outreach, and effective communication strategies for local agriculture programs.

J. W. Chandler Ruth I. Foster County Home

Founders Day Observed by T T T Chapter

Founders Day services were held Wednesday evening at the Congress Hotel with attendees from Ainsworth Crawfordsville Mt Pleasant and Wayland chapters. Mrs Irene Arthur and several Crawfordsville members attended. The program included a vocal solo by Mrs John Harp and musical games. A Sunset Park picnic preceded the event.

Ainsworth Crawfordsville Mt. Pleasant Wayland Irene Arthur Lillian Maxwell Mabel Monson Doris Cherryholmes Lucille Huston John Harp Sunset Park Harold Putman Bob Lytle Glenn Wilson

Encircle Tomatoes with Wire to Increase Yield

Jackson Township farmer George Hora shares a method using 6% hot length woven wire laid over tomato plants. The plants climb the wire, keeping fruit off the ground for uniform ripening and easier picking. Hora notes 12 encircled plants outperformed 24 on the ground.

George Hora Jackson Township Hora

Canned Peas Yield Trial and Mildew Prevention Tips

Mrs. Dewey Weeks and five daughters canned 100 pints of peas from two pounds of Little Marvel seed and one pound of a later variety planted April 6. Little Marvel yielded 90 pints while the other variety yielded 10. The piece also offers mildew prevention notes, including calcium chloride moisture absorption and cadmium chloride finishes. It lists Rally Day helpers, 4-H officers, and pledges of 55 girls to spend time in the Victory Garden or in preserving food.

Dewey Weeks Extension Service Beulah Stewart Art Duensing Cloyce Stewart Merle Twinam Victory Garden Patricia Stacy Good Luck Club Mary Duvall West Point Club Wilma Wooley Clover Leaf Club Hazel Sojka Fairview New County

Hospital note shows several local admissions and births

At the hospital Mrs Donald Olt and daughter Mary Donna were discharged to their home in Wyman. Wayne Tomfeldt Letts was admitted yesterday noon as a surgical patient. Mrs J T Schulty 718 South 4th admitted for X ray and treatment of a fractured left shoulder. Mr and Mrs Robert Scranton 415 South Ave D are the parents of a daughter born at 6 38 this morning weighing eight pounds one and one half ounces. Mrs D H Goodwin 709 West 2nd underwent a tonsillectomy this morning.

Donald Olt Mary Donna Wyman Wayne Tomfeldt Letts J. T. Schulty South 4Th Robert Scranton South Ave. D

Washington man named general roadmaster for Rock Island lines

W F March, already roadmaster for this division, is elevated to general roadmaster for the Rock Island system overseeing about 7500 miles of track. He will inspect and direct roadmasters systemwide, while Joe Loftus will assume the local post at Eldon, continuing the family railroad legacy.

Washington Rock Island Railway System W. F. March Rock Island Railroad Ed Sullivan Rock Island March Mareh Joe Loftus Eldon

Six Ministers Attend Pollock Funeral Service

Six ministers participated in the funeral for Dr. J. B. Pollock former pastor at West Chester held yesterday afternoon at Washington United Presbyterian Church. Rev. George Kerr led the service with Rev. J. L. Vance of Rock Island preaching. Pallbearers were six West Chester church members and honorary pallbearers included the attending ministers.

J. B. Pollock West Chester Washington United Presbyterian Church George Kerr J. L. Vance Rock Island J. W. Bickett Newton R. M. McCracken Crawfordsville H. K. Galloway Cedar Rapids F. W. Eastwood Washington County Kerr Elm Grove Pollock W. KE. Pearson Glenn McCall Merle McDowell Glenn Martin Floyd Crayne Walter Leet

Families spend week at Walton Lake near Fairfield

Mr and Mrs William Shan non and Mr and Mrs Joe Pick ens are spending the week at Walton Lake near Fairfield Barbara Shannon is staying with Mrs Robert Young and daughter Susan while her parents are away Ensign Charles Wm Rawn is spending ten days with his parents He graduated from Northwestern University at Chicago yesterday and after his visit here will be sent to San Francisco California

Arden Hughes Davenport Enoch Oklahoma Arfen Hughes Hughes Oscar Hughes Frank Gevock Irene Lane Cedar Falls Oscar Lane William Shannon Joe Pickens Walton Lake Fairfield Barbara Shannon Robert Young Susan Charles Wm. Rawn W. P. Rawn Northwestern University Chicago San Francisco California

Artists Face Metal Shortage Halts for Frames

Artists report war time metal restrictions disrupt supply, stopping production of metal easels and metal picture frames as shortages pinch studios and galleries nationwide.

War department orders gun targets using 2500 tons paper stock

The War Department has ordered gun targets that will require more than 2,500 tons of paper stock. This procurement underscores the scale of equipment needs as military production expands.

The War Department

H. J. Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Strum

Mrs Harold Strum hosted ten H J Club members yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Charles Marek and Mrs Ernest Strum. A brief business meeting followed by a dance game awarded high score to Mrs Joe Te Bockhorst and low score to Mrs Roy Carter, with Mrs Clair Fisher taking the traveling prize. Light refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers. Next gathering set for Mrs Kay Sojka's home.

Harold Strum H.J. Club Charles Marek Ernest Strum Joe Te Bockhorst Roy Carter Clair Fisher Dwane Shalla

Fleur De Lis Club Holds Everyday Luncheon at Home

The Fleur De Lis club hosted a one o clock luncheon at Mrs Homer Birney's home with eighteen members and fourteen guests present. Co hosts Mrs Rennie Dawson and Mrs Ray Bell arranged table centerpieces and paper spoon dolls as favors. After lunch a short business meeting led by Mrs Al Crone, followed by guessing games and prize awards conducted by Mrs Joe Knatek and Mrs Verle Gallagher.

Fleur de Lis Club Homer Birney Rennie Dawson Ray Bell Flace al Crone Joe Knatek Verle Gallagher

Social Calendar Events for the Week

Calendar notices list Rebekah lodge meeting at Odd Fellows hall 8 30 p m Friday and bake sale by New Haven Ladies Aid Saturday. Washington Cleaners W R C meeting 2 30 p m Legion hall. Monday Daughters of Union Veterans Kolah club picnic 6 45 Sunset Park Tuesday Friendly Social club afternoon Mrs Sam Himmelreich.

New Haven Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall New Haven Ladies Aid Washington Cleaners W.R.C Legion Hall Sam Himmelreich

Birthday greetings to local service families and residents

John Combs in the U S service and Mrs Frank Patterson of Salem celebrate birthdays today. Harold Lewis Kerr Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harold Kerr turns three. D W McClure receives birthday wishes today. Sgt Richard Edmondson of Camp Gilbert Alabama observes a birthday today.

John Combs U.S Frank Patterson Salem Harold Lewis Kerr, Jr Harold Kerr Sgt Richard Edmondson Camp Gilbert Alabama

First Wedding Anniversary Card From North Africa

Mrs Delmar R Yoder of Agency Iowa receives a cable from her husband Sgt Delmar R Yoder now stationed in North Africa marking their first wedding anniversary. Also Lewis Dusenbery of Davenport reports the birth of a son weighing seven and a quarter pounds to Mr and Mrs Lewis Dusenbery, with the name Charles chosen after Lewis's brother listed as missing in action in a navy casualty list. The baby's mother before marriage was Marion Cover a Washington teacher.

Delmar R. Yoder Agency Iowa North Africa Lee Dusenbery Lewis Dusenbery Davenport Charles Lewis Marion Cover Washington

Iowa Congressmen Divide on Crop Insurance

Washington D C lawmakers split on boosting the crop insurance fund from 3.5 million to 7.82 million. Representatives Martin Cunningham Gilchrist and Hoeven voted yes while Talle Gwynne and Jensen voted no. LeCompte not recorded. The measure failed 223 to 135.

Washington D. C Iowa House of Representatives Senate Martin Cunningham Gilchrist Hoeven Talle Gwynne Jensen Karl M. LeCompte

Cannon Bore Caliber Explained For Field Guns

The caliber equals the bore diameter. The American 75 mm or three inch gun and the British 18 pounder are roughly equivalent in bore size.

Women's Guild Meeting at St. Pauls Church

Thirteen members and one guest attended the Women’s Guild at St. Paul’s Church yesterday afternoon. Rev Milo Phillips led the session with a prayer and a card from Mrs C H W loft was read. Plans were made for a birthday party at the next meeting and a service flag will be made. The gathering closed with the group reciting the Lord’s Prayer as refreshments were served by Mrs. Zieglowsky and Mrs. Arnold with Mrs. Augustine assisting.

Agnes Meersmith Women's Guild St. Paul's Church Milo Phillips C. H Mred Zieglowsky Bernice Arnold Florence Augustine

Shower Courtesy For Recent Brides

A bridal shower for Mrs. Louis Larsen and Mrs. Arthur Witthoft was held at Mrs. Raymond Gordon’s home near Keota. Twenty five guests enjoyed tea towels and holders while admiring gifts. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Gordon with help from her mother and sister.

Louis Larsen Arthur Witthoft Raymond Gordon Keota Presser

G H M Club Hosts Evening With Munsons

Mr and Mrs Sam Mune hosted the G H M Club gathering with four tables of Pinosh. High scores earned by Parcell and Geraldine, low scores by Sampson and Eli Jacks, traveling prize to Mrs Fli Jackson. Refreshments served. meeting plans a picnic in August.

Sam Mune G.H.M Pm Parcell Geraldine John Sampson Eli Jacks Fli Jackson

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