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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1945
Page
8
Dr Boice notes that the $30 000 federal funds offered to the county were unnecessary for the Washington County hospital addition and insists the facility is already the community project. The piece also records social visits near Ainsworth and anecdotes about local residents, farms, and wartime notes from Germany and Rich mond Virginia.
FASTEETH, a pleasant alkaline powder, claims to hold false teeth more firmly for easier eating and talking. A dab on the plates supposedly reduces plate odor with a non gummy taste and can be bought at drug stores.
U S warships under Rear Admiral J S Shafroth directed the attack on Kamaishi an industrial city 275 miles northeast of Tokyo as shells pounded the area in the first heavy surface ship bombardment of Japan.
The text highlights a player gaining speed and growth in recent performances, noting rapid improvement and anticipation around his evolving athletic form. It hints at a promising trajectory and growing recognition from observers.
Short excerpts from letters received from boys serving in the armed forces from Washington County are printed. The notices share brief personal updates and reflections from home, reflecting community support and pride.
John Harp, former Washington high school coach, writes from Great Lakes naval training station about boot training being easy yet restrictive at the base. He serves as assistant company commander coordinating battalion athletics and helped win the regimental athletic flag. He expects to stay through much of the summer and plans for possible assignment afterward. He mentions reuniting with Frank Nelson and his navy officer training recommendation.
The speaker cites prior rejection for medicals with no waiver, then mentions a recommended waiver. He says indoctrination schools are closed and no open commission fits, giving his address as John W. Harp S 2c 44th Batt 25th Reg USNTC Great Lakes II.
Wash a dirty chamois in a weak washing soda solution then in soap suds. Rinse thoroughly in clear water and finish with a light soap and washing soda wash. Dry to keep it soft. Chamois rinsed in clear water will dry stiff.
Frozen vegetables are partially precooked before freezing and should be heated carefully to avoid overcooking. Use short cooking times and gentle heat to maintain texture and flavor.
Tokyo reports indicate combatant shipping targeted as Nimitz hints at damaged Japanese fleet. MacArthur notes $350 fighters and bombers hit Kyushu airfields amid ongoing Allied operations. Chinese forces claim pushes toward Hangchow bay and Kweilin recapture as Admiral Montebatten visits MacArthur to coordinate southern and southeast Asia offensives.
Farmers line old silos with exterior plywood to resist mold and provide a smooth inner surface. The thin sheets are molded to fit the silo, creating a waterproof, inner lining.
Flora Ogier daughter of Thomas Ogier married to John J. Stapp died in Waterloo at her daughter’s home Mrs Fred Shannon. Funeral services set for 8 p m Saturday at Richie funeral home with burial in Columbus City cemetery. Surviving daughters Elsie Letts Miami Florida Nancy Owen Los Angeles Mona Shannon Columbus Junction area Mary Johnson Fort Wayne Indiana brother Lewis Deier California and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Tyrone reports a series of local social visits. Helen Sheetz of Ottumwa spent Monday night and Tuesday at home. Pvt Bill Kelly visited his wife and children at the Edgar Parker home. Eloise Sheetz left for Des Moines to enroll at A I B college. Additional visits include Mr and Mrs A Jacobs of Waukee, Mrs Dorothy Young and Rosalie Combs to Muscatine for the Long picnic, and Mr and Mrs Keith Daerine at the Van Sickle home. James Egan of St Louis left after visiting Leland Sheetz for two weeks.
A Brighton woman, 55, Gus Freifer, died at a farm home south of Brighton after a yearlong illness. She lived in the Pleasant Plain area most of her life, married Gus Pfeiffer in 1907, and is survived by husband, two sons Ernest and Ralph, daughter Mrs Sylveste Soboski, a sister Christina Fritz, and five brothers. Funeral services set for Saturday at St. Joseph's church Visitation at Visitation? O'Clock. Burial in St Joseph Cemetery.
The spore spots appear on lower tomato leaves and are Septoria leaf spot. The disease dries lower leaves, exposing fruit to sun scorch. Use Bordeaux mixture spray every 10 days and keep plants vigorous to slow spread.
A historical note compares Australia’s vast land area to the United States while stating its population is no greater than New York City’s. It highlights the large geographic size relative to a small urban population.
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