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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
2
Local News Smiles and Visits From Military Families
Mrs Burke Gillespie and her daughters Jane and Katherine plus Luanne Baxter of Council Bluffs arrived for a visit at T R Gillespie home Master Sergeant Burke Gillespie stationed in Italy. Joseph Knight Jr of New Orleans is on a nine day leave visiting his wife at the Eyestines home. Fur coat prices rolled back as OPA policy lowers costs. Mrs Otis Joiner and daughter Cherry Anne arrived in Town City to stay with her mother Mrs Joe McElhinney. Mrs Mildred Cook and children visit Libertyville and Milford Cook home. Printed jersey blouses on sale for 1.95. Lt Wilma Palmer stationed at Camp Buckley Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke Gillespie
Jane
Katherine
Luanne Baxter
Count Bluffs
T. R. Gil Ple
Joseph Knight, Jr
New Orleans
Eyestone
Otis Joiner
Josephine Mcklhinney
Cherry Anne
Town City
Joe McElhinney
Mr. Joiner
Charles Palmer
Denver
Colo
Wilma Palmer
Camp Buckley
Army Nurses Corps
Enemy Shell Wounds Dr. Jay Miller in France
Dr. Jay Miller of the medical corps in France reports a slight wound from an enemy shell while aiding others. The injury knocked out two teeth and lacerated the upper lip. he is hospitalized and receiving Mayo School treatment. He is a Wellman native with credentialed training in Creighton University and Chicago internist work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Mayer
Wellman
RE. D. Miller
Jay Miller
Medical Corps
France
Mayo School
Jay
Wellman High School
Creighton University
Nebraska
Chicago
British Smash Ahead in France
British 2nd Army widened the Normandy break through driving through nine villages near Caen. Troarn Bourge bous and Vimont were captured as Sherman tanks smashed through German fortifications on the Caen plain. Allied forces pressed from Troarn toward the Muanee river while Patton’s forces were reported in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HDQ
AEF
2Nd Army
Normandy
Troarn
Bourgebous
Paris
Vimont
Caen
Patton
George S. Patton
Bernard L. Montgomery
No Man’s Land
Muanee
Orne
Emieville
Results of Major League Games
National and American League standings and results from Wednesday include Cleveland beating Philadelphia 7 to 1 and Detroit defeating Washington 2 to 1. Also Chicago defeated Boston 5 to 4 and New York topped St. Louis 6 to 5. Upcoming today’s pitchers and matchups listed for six games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CE Osawiniesecn
Heston
Cleveland C.nee
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Boston
New York
St. Louis
Borony
Potter
Christopher
Harris
Gromek
Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games Show Nineteen Threes
Standings list teams with win loss percentages led by St. Louis and Cincinnati. Scheduled games include Mellish at Brooklyn, Cooper and Jurisich for St. Louis at New York, Sewell for Pittsburgh facing Philadelphia, and Wyse with Passeau at Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Il. Pet
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
New York
Philadelphia
Cecal Uikkeat
Brooklyn
N. Nice Ear
Chicago
Mellish
Konstanty
M. Cooper
Jurisich
Feldman
Pyle
Lischer
Sewell
Butcher
Schanz
Lee
Wyse
Passeau
Boston
Tobin
Javery
Family arrivals bring visits from Jaques and Ragans
Mrs Edith Jaques and her grandsons Jimmy and Jerry Jaques of Brooklyn arrived to spend days with Dr A W Clow. Margaret Ragan a WAVE petty officer second class from New Orleans came for a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Ragan. More Ragans including Winifred from Buckley Field Denver and Marilyn from Davenport plan visits with Teresa from Chicago expected later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Jaques
Jimmy
Jerry Jaques
Brooklyn
N. Y
A. W. Clow
Jaques
Clow
Margaret Ragan
New Orleans
Charles Ragan
C. R. McCutchen, Jr
Air Force Examining Board Visit For Young Men
Air Force Examining Board and Army Air Force staff from Des Moines will be at the Washington post office Monday July 24 at 10 am to conduct a mental examination for youths 17 or older seeking air combat crew training or ASTRP military scholarships. Programs include Air Corps enlisted reserve and ERC ASTRP with college training toward active duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Air Patrol
Army Air Force
Army Recruiting
Des Moines
Washington Post Office
Army Specialized Training Reserve Program
ASTRP
Army
Air Corps
Air Cobniat
AAF
Enlisted Reserve Corps
ERC
Ing
Columbus Knights to Install Officers With Harper Council
Knights of Columbus in Washington will join Harper Council for a joint installation of officers at 8 30 p m Tuesday July 25 at Harper Gus Pastorella district deputy will perform the installation This marks the first joint installation for the two councils Knights from the Washington council to assemble at IKC hall at 8 p m to travel to Harper Delegates from K of A are expected and several state officers will attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Washington
Harpers Council
Harper
Gus Pastarela
Washington Council
Ik.c. Hall
K. of al
Benefit Softball Tilt To Aid Dean York
A benefit softball game is set for 7 p.m. Friday at Stewart Field to help Dean York, hospitalized after a leg fracture suffered during a Monday game. Fans will contribute to defray medical expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean York
Stewart Field
York
Hospital Brief: Lee Nicholson Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
At the hospital Lee Nicholson underwent an emergency appendectomy after a medical emergency. Ainsworth medical staff provided urgent care, with updates pending on recovery and condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Nicholson
Ainsworth
Legion Auxiliary Installs New Officers for 1944 45
Mrs. E. E B. Ward becomes president as ceremonies install 1944 45 officers at the Legion hall. Ruth Miller sings two solos with Margaret DeLashmutt on piano. Catherine Swift is installing officer with Mrs. Howard Snyder as sergeant at arms. The meeting outlines July plans, reports, and committee appointments for the year. The department convention is set for August 17 18 in Cedar Rapids Memorial building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E B. Ward
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Ruth Miller
Margaret DeLashmutt
Ward
Catherine Swift
Howard Snyder
M. L. Brown
Cloyce Stewart
Fred Downing
Golia Miller
Archie Buwer
Tom Downing
Oscar Lane
Carl Voorhees
Palmer Schilling
George Birney
Department
Memorial
Cedar Rapids
The
National Legionaire
Wom
S. W. Easter
B. F. Bostwick
Clarence Jackson
Ted Crone
Vic Crone
Geo. Birney
Paul Snakenberg
P. L. Etter
Cloyece Stewart
Jay Brewer
Leonardy
Everette Burham
Carl Guther
R. R. Noonan
R. J. Tanner
M. BE. DeLashmutt
Ivan Norton
E. B. Ward
Martha Jenson weds Clifford L Goodwin in Presbyterian parsonage
Martha Jenson daughter of Will Jenson West Liberty Iowa and Clifford L Goodwin aviation machinist mate 2/c US Navy married last evening in the Presbyterian parsonage. Rev F W Eastwood officiated at eight with groom's parents and Mrs Harold C White as attendants. The bride wore powder blue and sweet heart roses. the groom's mother wore navy. The bride is a 1944 West Liberty graduate and nurse's aide at University Hospital Iowa City. Goodwin, a Washington high school alum, served two and a half years in the Navy and will return to Edmond Oklahoma after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jenson
Iowa City
Will Jenson
West Liberty
Clifford L. Goodwin
United States
Mary
Clarence Goodwin
Presbyterian
F. W. Eastwood
Harold C. White
University Hospital
Goodwin
Washington High School
Navy
Edmond
Okla
Johnsons Welcome Daughter in Morning Birth Report
Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson route four announce the birth of an eight pound eight and a quarter ounce daughter born at 5 55 this morning. James Peiffer route three underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Jack Robertson Brighton was discharged this morning. Read the Classified ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomy
Charles Johnson
Route Four
James Peiffer
Route Three
Jack Robertson
Brighton
Storing Vegetables and Birthday Notice
Ruth Foster notes that vegetables should be canned promptly but may be stored in shells or natural protection if needed. Use a cool basement floor and spread them out to prevent heat. Dick Schutty, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Schutty, celebrates a birthday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Dick Schutty
John H. Schutty
Clark Family Visits Mrs. Julia Borkoski In Brighton
Mr and Mrs Frank Clark and Ruth Ann of Wayland visited Mrs Julia Borkoski on R R 1 Brighton Sunday afternoon. Edna Vanerus of Cedar Rapids spent Sunday with the Oswalt family. Berkley Brown and Susie Ann of Cedar Rapids visited the Borkoski home. Richard returned home with his grandparents. Thomas LaValle was a Wallfield caller Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton
Frank Clark
Ruth Ann
Wayland
Julia Borkoski
Edna Vanerus
Cedar Rapids
Andy Oswalt
Berkley Brown
Susie Ann
Roman Borkoski
Richard
Thomas LaValle
Women Enter Flag Tournament at Club
Thirty five members, including 13 women, enjoyed dinner and golf at the Country Club last evening. Mrs Ralph Young won the flag tournament prize. Eight women played bridge and plans were made for more golf or bridge next Wednesday at 4 30 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Young
Dinner Reservations Set by Tuesday Noon
Dinner for men and women requires reservations by Tuesday noon. Contact Mrs. W. J. Shannon, Helen Breese, or Mrs. E. P. B. Morrison, Sr. to arrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Shannon
Helen Breese
E. P B. Morrison
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Meets
Six members of the Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society met yesterday afternoon at the Community building. In the absence of the devotional leader and secretary, the group conducted a general discussion on the life of Job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Job
Society pledges funds and plans social event
President Mrs Nelson Wood ford led a business meeting where the society pledged 10 to the Alaskan mission. Plans were made for a 19 cent social at the Community building on August 2 in the afternoon with each member bringing two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Woodford
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