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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1944
Page
2
Local residents report military assignments and furloughs, with several family visits noted. J William Brewer sails to the Navy via Columbia University, Sikke Temple heads to Camp Pickett, and Lt Lloyd Scott in England shifts to silver bars.
A seven o'clock game at Stewart school grounds features the undefeated Conesville squad meeting a newly formed Washington team. Art Edmondson, veteran pitcher, will start for Washington in the matchup.
National League teams and standings shown with wins losses and percentages. Wednesday results include New York 6, Cleveland 2. Detroit 8, Boston 1. Washington 3, Chicago 1. St. Louis 4, Philadelphia 2.
Has Longer spends the week in Chicago with Millard DeLash mutt working there this summer. Staff Sergeant and Mrs. Stanley F. Smith take a 15 day furlough visiting parental homes after arriving from Virginia Beach. Lt Verne Brown reported missing in action over France since June 13. Mushrooms flourishing after basement flood amid heavy rains. Fourth of July tomato from Mrs. Wilson R. Brown’s garden noted.
After washing, wait for the sweater to nearly dry. Cover with a dry press cloth then a damp press cloth. Lightly press with a warm iron until moisture steams through the top cloth. Remove both cloths and let the sweater dry completely for a finished look.
Cook discards cooked potatoes to feed pigs while stressing that insufficient cooking may invite volunteer plants. These volunteers could sprout spores and threaten future crops if potatoes are not adequately cooked.
A terse exchange reveals a moment of decision as one person confirms accepting an alternative after a refused advance. The dialogue hints at competing interests and subsequent implications.
Ted Springman was admitted yesterday afternoon. A son was born at 12 52 this morning to Mr and Mrs Louis Acord of Keota weighing five pounds nine and a half ounces. Dick Dodder of East Main Street and Peggy Strohm of Haskins listed for patient care. Mrs Glenn L Wilson of South Iowa Avenue had tonsillectomy. Margaret DeLashmutt of West Main Street Betty Jean Lyon of Richland Edward Zook of East Van Buren Street were discharged this afternoon.
Kate Snyder, longtime Brighton post office assistant for 43 years, resigned July 1. Ruth Wolf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wolf, succeeds her. Virginia Cole, also of Brighton post office, resigned after a year. Numerous local residents visited, traveled, and attended events around Brighton as summer activities continued.
Evelyn Hoxworth, county Red Cross production chair, reports 288 kit bags and numerous garments made by Washington county women in the past year. A large shipment went to St Louis last week for headquarters. The sewing room at City Hall operates Tue Wed Fri afternoons, and a halt on new items is in effect until headquarters requests further action.
Thirteen members plus children and two guests attended the Ceace Hill Ladies Aid meeting in the Community building. Mrs F T Schwalbe of Bethel Alaska spoke on Eskimo mission work and will address Grace Hill church Sunday morning. next meeting set for two weeks with Job as roll call prompt.
Mr and Mrs Homer Kephart and Mildred hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at their home to bid farewell to Alvin Kephart who is soon to depart for the army. The event featured a wiener roast and social visiting with guests including Roy Kephart Velma Jacob S Earnest Naomi Kephart Grace Sigafoose A E Kephart and Phyllis Crone.
Pvt. Sikke David Temple left for a Virginia camp and J William Brewer departed for the navy. They were guests of honor at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Temple. Attending were Jean McCowan of Wichita and Mr. and Mrs. B T Brewer and family. A Presbyterian church group later surprised Mr. Brewer with a farewell visit and games.
Barnett family funeral held at Christian church with Rev. Fillmore officiating. Ruth Olson of Huxley visits Osceola teachers Mrs. Bennett. Mrs. Tom Stacy returns from Ana soma. granddaughters Landes visit. Raymond Sistern on seven day leave from Schick hospital. Robert Fillmore resumes V-12 classes after visit at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brock hosted a Co-operative dinner for Mrs. Mame T. Brock who observed her 72nd birthday on June 30. Guests included relatives and friends such as Mary Lou Albright, Mary Ann Brock, John Dea, and Elizabeth Dea.
Mrs. Pat Swift hosted the Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid meeting with 17 members present. President Mrs. John Ganon led the business session while devotions were by Mrs. William Miller. A bazaar was planned for fall and members worked on a quilt with Red Cross kit bags to be made at home.
A households guidance notes that moths and carpet beetles thrive in dark rarely used closets and under furniture. It recommends thorough cleaning of cracks corners and hidden areas to prevent infestation.
Thirty women and men from the Country club enjoyed a supper at the clubhouse after golf. Mrs J F Sands of Crawfordsville attended as guest. Nineteen women played early. Mrs Phil Antonoff won a golf ball for low score. A dinner is planned next Wednesday after golf starting at 4 30. men invited and reservations due by Tuesday noon to Helen Breese or Mrs W J Soar non.
I wish to sincerely thank all of my friends for their cards and floral gifts during my recent illness.
Value intact food handling suggests keeping leftovers in covered jars and reheat by two inches of hot water with light coverage. A jiffy steam program is noted at Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois. Social visits include Mrs. George Mann and a friend from Iowa City dining with Mr. and Mrs. John Mann. Rev Wm Noland and daughter Beja Ann of Ackley spent the week with Mrs. Noland's parents, joined by Mrs. Lorne McNeese and two children.
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