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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1942

Page

8

Rence DeWitt and visitors noted at local homes

The column lists residents and guests visiting families in the area. Names include Mrs. LeRoy Driscall with two children and Patsy Campbell of South Bend Indiana, along with others visiting or traveling, such as Stewart Bell enlisting in the navy, and various trips to Des Moines Toledo and Davenport. A March fire at South Marion area destroyed rear porches causing extensive damage.

LeRoy Driscall Patsy Campbell South Bend Ind Lon Burris Ainsworth Stewart Bell United States Navy Des’ Moines Marion Avenue

Card of Thanks to Washington Residents for Fire Help

We thank Washington residents for assistance Thursday night at the fire. Grateful for the help and kindness during the emergency when we left our apartment over Wardrobe Cleaners briefly. Dorothy Peck Mary and Rita Augh-

Washington Dorothy Peck Ohers Mary Rita

Magimt Aids Razor User

A tiny permanent magnet in the base of a razor handle can lift a blade from a smooth wash basin surface and prevent finger nicking. The device demonstrates a practical safety feature for grooming razors.

Ohio Student Flies Own Plane to Kent State Classes

Kent State graduate student Galen Edward Elser uses a personal monoplane to commute daily from Youngstown to Kent, logging about 2,500 miles yearly for classes.

Ohio Galen Edward Elser Kent State University Youngstown Kent

Pastor Questioned After Raid at German Seamen Home

Federal agents raided the German Seamen's Home in Philadelphia and seized 10 men. Pastor Rev. Erich Saul was questioned while his daughter Elsie, who had returned to the United States four years ago, was connected to the case. Evidence included photographs of Hitler and swastika banners.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Erich Saul Philadelphia Saul Elsie United States Hitler

Eleven Occupants Of Automobile Find Trip Wearisome

A Wayland report details the Sam Rich family of eleven piling into a 1934 Chevrolet for a long trip to Camp Crowder to visit Everette Rich. They arrived after 28 hours on the road, call the journey tiring and far from pleasant.

Nellie Wittmer Wayland Sam Rich Everette Sam Arkansas Edna Sigill Marion Pritchard Mary Wittmer Betty Wyse Doris Ruth Eigili Annette Bonnie Schrock Darlene Virginia Wyse Elizabeth Stutzman Dorothy Graber Lorraine Schlatter

Higgins fights wartime ship contract clash at White House

Andrew Jackson Higgins and his son Frank O Higgins meet President Roosevelt after the U S Maritime Commission cancels a 200 Liberty ships contract for Higgins New Orleans yard. Higgins vows to pursue plans for large cargo flying boats and condemns the commission's decision as signaling a dire wartime path.

U. S. Maritime Commission New Orleans Andrew Jackson Higgins White House Frank O. Higgins Higgins Roosevelt Maritime Commission

Council Proceedings June 1 1942 in Regular Session

City council met in regular session chaired by Mayor R L Lytle with A W Yard Clarence Jacobs Harry Montgomery W R B Dupuis and C F Roller present along with City Solicitor Henry R B Bailey Minutes of the previous meeting approved Finance committee approved bills read General Fund salaries listed for R L Lytle 50.00 and W H Fulton 135.00.

R. L. Lytle A. W. Yard Clarence Jacobs Harry Montgomery W. RB. Dupuis C. F. Roller Henry RB. Bailey

City council authorizes payment of assorted salaries and labor

The council moved by Cle nee Jacobs seconded by Coen ilman O F Boll er that bills be read and allowed. The session adjourned to meet February 2 1942 at 7 30 PM Mayor R L Lytle City Clerk CG H Fultce note: payroll items include salaries for E F Muck Mrs Cora Glasgow A E Palmer George Baker Carl Hancher Ern Salladay Harry Miller and others with numerous labor entries across various funds including Water Pond Special St Improvement Fund Fire Maintenance sewer Grading Garbage Disposal Cemetery and Bond Fund.

E. F. Muck Cora Glasgow A. E. Palmer George Baker Carl Hancher Ernest Salladay Harry Miller D. C. MecDole Ern Garrett Wlde Ban Waters D. W. McClure Egecr Geo, Stokes Orville Long Water Pond St. Improvement Fund Occa Fhgdo P. L. Jordan John Lowash Edward Wiley W. T. Clark Mark Pratt Edith Wiedner Light Fund Ernest Salleday John Custer IP. L. Jordan Clenee Jacobs Coen Ilman O. F. Boller Jom R. L. Lytle

Clothing Rations Across Occupied Europe

The column discusses wartime clothing rationing in Germany England Italy and other nations. It imagines 60 annual clothing coupons valued at two dollars each and asks readers to consider prudent use rather than wasting on stockings and similar items.

Germany England Italy

Jones Hoisted First American Flag Aboard Alfred

In 1776 First Lieutenant John Paul Jones unfurled the first American flag on a warship, hoisting it aboard the flagship Alfred at Philadelphia amid the Revolutionary War.

Serums Purified With New Bovine Plasma Method

A new purification method for bovine plasma and serum significantly reduces serum reaction in humans when used instead of human plasma or serum, advancing safer alternatives for transfusions.

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