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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1944
Page
2
Local residents move for defense work and travels
Arsene Kallous will leave for Colorado Springs to work in defense. Eldiene Sojka Anita Streb visit Fairfield to spend the weekend with Hazel Sojka at Carsons college. Gene Turner leaves for Camp Robert Small after a two week leave. Sgt. David Masson heads to New Haven after a Yale class enrollment. Multiple service members plan travel or furloughs. Martin's Modern Cleaners will close next week for vacations. A medical patient at University Hospital Iowa City is 12213 Wilbur Kiene, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kiene, awaiting a recovery from steel particles in the eye. Other families host visits and returns from furloughs and leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsene ‘Kallous
Frank Kallous
Colorado Springs
Colo
Eldiene Sojka
Anita Streb
Fairfield
Hazel Sojka
Carsons College
David Masson
New Haven
Conn
W. J. Masson
Army
Yale University
Mason
Wilbur Kiene
Henry Kiene
Crawfordsville
University Hospital
Ward C
Iowa City
Finneys and relatives host visitors from Des Moines
J. M. Finney of Des Moines visits family in Des Moines staying with his brother H. C. Finney and niece Mrs. Richard Stewart. Also noted are Jack Wood traveling from Illinois to Des Moines en route to Fairbanks Alaska to work in government contract accounting. Lt Roy D Voorhees, Dale, has a new overseas address via his parents and is with the Ninth Air Defense Command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave McCreedy
Lois
Wilmington
Del
H. J. McCreedy
J. M. Finney
Des Moines
H. C. Finney
Richard Stewart
Mr. Finney
Washington
Jack Wood
LD. C
Fairbanks
Alaska
Chicago
Roy D. Voorhees
Dale
Carl Voorhees
Ninth Air Defense Command
Results of Major League Games Across National League Standings
National League standings show St Louis 46 31 .696 leading. Cincinnati 40 32 .556. Pittsburgh 37 30 .552. New York 36 37 .493. Brooklyn 33 41 .446. Philadelphia 31 39 .442. Boston 30 43 .411. Chicago 27 39 .409. Friday results include Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 2. Pittsburgh 13 Brooklyn 2. Chicago 3 New York 2 and New York 6 Chicago 2. Boston 10 St Louis 5. Upcoming matches list Feldman at Passeau. McLish at Ao e. Lee at Konstanty. Barrett at Wilks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsurgh
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
O.e—S
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Feldman
Passeau
McLish
Aoe
Lee
Konstanty
Barrett
St Louis
Wilks
W. L. Pet
EIA
Washington
Cleveland
Irene Ns
Scp
Detroit
Newhouser
Zuber
Kennedy
Johnson
Humphries
Christopher
Shirley
Wolff
Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
Washington leads with 737 runs while Cleveland holds 736. Detroit beat New York 3 1 as Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Boston share varied scores. Matchups include Newhouser for Detroit at New York and Kennedy for Cleveland at Boston among others.
Keep jams and preserves in a cool dark dry place
Government reports advise storing jams jellies and preserves away from the top kitchen shelf. The recommended storage is a cool dark dry place to prevent spoilage.
Carpet Beetles Hidden Infestation Warns Homekeepers
Carpet beetles feed on all materials that enter cracks of floors and houses and may grow into a heavy infestation without visible damage to woolens. The problem often surfaces during housecleaning, alerting the homeowner to an unseen pest.
Local Births and Discharges Reported at Area Hospital
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Vincent Krabill Wayland welcome a daughter born yesterday at 12 30. Mary Louise Johnson Route four had an appendectomy last evening. Mr and Mrs Scott Wilcox Route one greet an eight pound five ounce son born at 8 42 this morning. Mrs Clyde Thompson Route two and twin sons Arnold Everett and Allan Maurice were discharged this morning. Mrs George Pratt and son Ronald Ray were discharged this afternoon for Floyd Murdock home 1103 East Fire Street. Mrs Glenn L Wilson 909 South Iowa Avenue Was dismissed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Krabill
Wayland
Mary Louise Johnson
Scott Wilcox
Clyde Thompson
Arnold Everette
Allan Maurice
George Pratt
Ronald Ray
Floyd Murdock
East Fire Street
Glenn L. Wilson
South
Iowa Avenuue
County High on Salvage of Paper
County officials urge rapid increase in waste paper collections to aid the war effort. Plagman warns continued decline risks insufficient news print and forces cutbacks, jeopardizing space and coverage while pulpwood use grows for magazines and bonded papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Plagman
Washington Lodge A O U A Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No a6 A O A holds a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. E Dd Morricon Jr, W Mi A E Yard, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
E. Dd. Morricon, Jr
W. Mi
A- E Yard
train schedules and daily express routes listed
A fragment shows westbound and Southwest Express daily trains with timings and service numbers. It mentions No 3 Golden State Limited 1 56, No 11 Southwest Express 9 50 pm, No 42 Californian daily regular stop 2 3 4a. mp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr la Pe
Golden State Limited
Southwest Express
Californian
Washington
Kansas City
Canifornia
Train Schedules for Davenport to Kansas City Route
West Bound Me 4 Davenport Kansas City local departs 9 88 No 25 Southwest Limited departs 1 20 am East Bound No and Kansas City Davenport focal departs 14 pm No 26 Southwest Limited departs 1 20 am Nos 3 and 8 daily except Sunday W C Bell Aj
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Davenport
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
W. C. Bell
Bus departures from Washington and ticket notice
Eastbound buses from Washington depart at 6:08 10:41 and 7:46 2:60 and 10:35 and 8:50 a m to Chicago Omaha and destinations. Tickets may be purchased at Bus Depot and Winga's North Side Café for trips coast to coast from the local depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dally
Omaha
Chicago
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Ber Line Transit Buses Schedule Details and Routes
Ber Line Transit lists daily bus departures from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Fort Madison Winfield Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxv and back. Timetable shows morning afternoon and evening departures with arrival times and notes ticket sales at the local depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Lows City
Iowa City
Washington
Ft. Madison Ly
Madison
Prom
Madison Ly
Ft. Madison
Winfield, Burlington
Ordnance
Washington B
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knoxv
W. Gad
Memorial building plans for large civic and memorial uses
The tentative designs show a basement dining room for up to 1000, a main floor auditorium for 1000 to 1200 with stage balcony and removable seating, and a second floor with smaller meeting rooms. Uses include civic meetings, entertainments, conventions, religious or welfare gatherings, veterans club rooms, a museum, reading rooms, and other recreational spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newspaper Waste Paper Urged for War Effort
A wartime exhortation notes cartons and containers are made from waste paper and condemns burning newspapers. It argues every saved newspaper directly contributes to the war effort and urges readers to recycle rather than discard newsprint.
Japanese Bases Bombarded by Fortresses in China and Japan
The war communique reports American naval bombings across Chinese bases and keyJapanese targets. Omura, a major war industry site near Sasebo, was struck for the first time. Earlier reports that Tobata near Yawata were hit are corrected. Yawata, a principal steel center, was struck again in the June raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omura
Sasebo
Tobata
Yawata
Japan
Office open hours and rationing details for wartime era
The notice lists court house hours weekdays 1 to 4 p m and Saturdays 10 to 12 m, announces certificates no longer needed for recapping truck tires, and notes periodic passenger car tire inspection is discontinued. It requires car owners to keep inspection records and outlines inspection before issuing certain tire replacement certificates. It also details fuel coupon validity and sugar canning limits with references to War Price and Rationing Board procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Freezing Food At Home Versus Locker Plant
Ruth Foster explains why freezing in home refrigerator units is unsuitable for long term storage. Sharp freezing rooms reach minus 20 to minus 25 degrees, preserving texture, while standard fridge freezers are much warmer and yield mushy thawed foods.
Birthday notices mark sheet and family milestones
A local birthday listing notes Harold Booth and many others celebrating today and tomorrow. Names include Keith Albaugh David Chilcote Teddy Sringman Wilbur Chalupa Wayne Arnold and Dc Wilson with service members Harold and Gerald Wehr. Also listed are Mrs Francis Skipton Agnes Wheelan and Charlotte Ann Jackson among celebrants. The item reads as a community social update of birthdays and upcoming dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Wilson
Glad Mast
Teddy Sringman
Wilbur Chalupa
Highland Center
Wayne Arnold
Birthday Observed by Corporal McLaughlin at Kissimmee
Corporal Robert McLaughlin stationed at Kissimmee Florida will observe a birthday tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Robert McLaughlin
Kissimee
Fila
National War Fund Sets Iowa Quota At 2 Million
Des Moines Iowa a quota for the national war fund fall campaign is set at 2 159 801 led by Carl Weeks Iowa War Chest president The drive will occur in October last year Iowa surpassed 2 5 million while the national goal stands at 115 million Caldwell Fort Dodge executive director notes Iowa has paid 95 1 percent of its commitments to the national war fund with remaining dues mainly from monthly remitting common chests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
National War Fund
Carl Weeks
Iowa War Chest
Robert W. Caldwell
Fort Dodge
Caldwell
Stamp Book Rules For First And Second Periods
The notice outlines first period Spare Stamp 87 and Spare Stamp 37 usage with second period applications. It sets a maximum second period allotment of 10 pounds per person for applications between August 1 and October 15 and lists various stamp formats and validity details for processed foods meats fats cheese shoes coupons and airplane stamps across multiple books.
Study Group Holds Regular Meeting
The Emma C Anderson Mission Study group met yesterday afternoon with Mrs R EF Shannon presiding. Mrs George Brinton led devotional on Acts 13 and Psalm 91. Topics included Scarlett College in Tennessee and its fifty year role in training missionaries and ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Anderson
R. EF. Shannon
George Brinton
A. Anderson
Scarlett College
Tennessee
Hugh Clark
Alma. Hearne Holland
Fred Mauthe
China
R. H.hampsher
Alaska
T. F. Barker
M. E. DeLashmutt
Croup
Entertain Friends For Alvin Kephart
Mrs Sam Sigafoose and Mrs Earl Kephart hosted a buffet supper for 16 guests at the former's home to honor Alvin Kephart who leaves soon for service. Four porch tables with yellow and white decor and calendula centerpiece set a visiting tone with names including Roy and Homer Kephart, Jake Ernest, John Pratt, Della Miller, Betty Caldwell and Phyllis Crone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam _ Sigafoose
Earl Kephart
Alvin Kephart
Roy Kephart
Velma
Homer Kephart
Mildred
Jake_ Ernest
John Pratt
Della Miller
Betty Caldwell
Phyllis Crone
Social Calendar List for Daughters and Circles
Social calendar notes meetings and events for local groups. Daughters of Union Veterans meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the Legion hall. Ann Judson Circle meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m, Walter Starr. Past Noble Grand Circle at 8 p m with Mrs Clive Gray. Women golfers meet Wednesday at 4 30 p m at the country club. dinner for all at 8 p m with reservations by Tuesday noon to Helen Breese or Mrs W J Shannon. Rosemary club holds an afternoon gathering with Mrs Charles Rothlisberger. West Chester W S C S meets 2 p m at church with Mrs Mary Watson as refreshment chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Starr
Noble Grand Circle
Clive Gray
Helen Breese
W. J. Shannon
Rosemary Club
Charles Rothlisberger
West Chester
W.S.C.S
Mary Watson
Missionary Society Discusses Race Bridging at Church
The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met in the church social rooms with 17 members. Devotions led on The Span of Peace. Program focused on Bridging Chasms of Color and Race with calls for church action and loving treatment of different races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
United Presbyterian Church
Clara Tate
Estelle Donaldson
J. A. Porter
Walter Kyle
God
Leta Glenn
J. P. Pollock
Pupils Present Piano Recital At Presbyterian Church
A piano recital by Mrs. Henry Shields pupils drew many parents and friends to the Presbyterian church last evening. Students performed from memory. high school girls wore pastel floor length gowns. Ushers included Bonnie Jean Simpson Shirley Brown Arlene Knipp and Eva Stevens. Jane Turner added Bachmann’s Les Syphies. Doreen Long trombonist and Doris Gray vocalist assisted the performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shields
Presbyterian Church
Bonnie Jean Simpson
Shirley Brown
Arlene Knipp
Eva Stevens
Jane Turner
Bachmann
Doreen Long
Doris Gray
Joint installation of Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges
A joint ceremony at I.C.C.F. hall installed officers for Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges. Bessie Harvey led the event with a full slate of deputy grand masters, secretaries, wardens, guardians, and chaplains named. A social hour followed with refreshments and room decor in green. About 15 members and guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.C.C.F. Hall
Rebekah
Bessie Harvey
Noble Grand
Myral Smith
Leona Kos
Doyle Jarrat
Nellie
Zeck
Carl Schneider
Ernestine Kiesey
Milo
Doris Steele
Mildred Morgan
Rosalie Hysell
Esther Troxell
Inside Guardian
Dorothy Marston
Outside Guardian
Carrier
Erestine Kiesey
Libby Mes
Vice Grand
Mara Wiezlowsky
D Steele
Lloyd Eas
Coms Tee
Cinis Room
Health Unit Activities Week of July 10
Week of July 10 health unit schedule lists events including 4-H examinations Monday and child health conferences Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:30, a mothers' class Thursday at 2:00 PM, details show sessions and times for maternal and child health programs.
Mexico and Central America Influence on Local Cuisine
Fragmentary OCR note highlights Latin American foods like flat cakes with meat or cheese and mentions tortilla shields as an organ accompanist, suggesting culinary influence in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Central America
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Pyerett Chorpening
Manchester
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Ob. Ws Chorpening
Ernest J. White
Goldsfield
Nev
Bert White
White
Nevadaéa
Vida Casper
Purses Corps
Camp Geordon
Charles Casper
Moline
Caspers
Lt Casper
Frederick EB. Smith
Fritz
Ohio
Mr. Smith
Earl Smith
Merle Turner
Jane
Turner
T. W. Brown
Charles Randolph
Charles Williamson
Mr. Turner
Congr
Ance - Income
T Door
West Ass Hotel
A.oddo
Ll. Goodlander
cMast. Pa PR A. CO
Burlington Tramways
Buse No
Eane
Winga’s
CAF
BER Line
Cedar Rapides
Ee & Oets
Freedom
SRS
By Ruth Foster
Harold Booth
St. Charles
Dc. R. Wilson
J. C. Penney Co., Inc
Keith Leo Albaugh
Leo Albaugh
David Chilcote
Frank Chilcote
Albert Weir
Harold
Gerald Wehr
Albert Wehr
Navy
Pensacola
Fla
Thomas Edwin Hobbs
Carl Hobbs
Wellman
Francis Skipton
Galesburg
Tit
Raymond Eden
C. W. Eden
Agnes Wheelan
Sam Wittmer
Havre
Vern Escher
Salem
Norma Huber
Don Huber
Eva Gwynn Turner
Charlotte Ann Jackson
Lucille Jackson
Glenn Robertson
Washington Roofing CO
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Jefferson ST
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
Ann Judson
Circle of Baptist Church
Little’s Furniture
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Shields
Jugenheimer
West Madison
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