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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1943

Page

2

Local Residents Share News of Visits and Service Peeking

A mixed rotation of family visits and military postings fills this local update. Names include Archie N Bower A S Camp Scott Farragut Jeaho Mrs Kenneth Wells and children Carol and Stephen Ames along with Lt Marion L Woodburn Denver and Lt jg Wells formerly Ames High coach now in Navy. Evelyn Marek returns from Chicago to Davenport for work at International Milling Co. Dorothy Darnel visits from Iowa State College Ames while David Day Navy V12 seaman enjoys weekend leave with Washington area kin. Jet Hill returns from University of Iowa Hospitals care. Ensign Gifford Morrison on a P T boat visits New York base. Clayde Knapp home weekend guests include Dominic Volpu AMM 3 C Sicklerville and Ottumwa friends.

Kenneth Wells Carol Stephen Ames Army Air Corp Denver Colorado Evelyn Marek Chicago Will Marek Washington Davenport The International Milling Co Ensign Gifford Morrison Navy New York George K. Morrison

Club Standings and Results of Games

Sunday results include St. Louis sweeping Boston 6 1 and 7 3 while Pittsburgh split with Brooklyn 7 1 each. Chicago blanked New York 2 0 then lost 6 3. Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 7 3 and 3 1. Dodgers sank Cubs, and Detroit, Cleveland, Washington had varied wins. Pitchers listed for today include Wittig Lee Javery Cooper Davis Butcher Kraus Starr Wade Suber Donald Muncrief Terry Newhauser Flores Wynn.

Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Wittig Chicago Lee Boston Javery St. Louis Cooper Brooklyn Davis Pittsburgh Butcher Kraus Karl Starr Detroit Washington Cryeveland Penn Oka Cleveland Ceveland Wade Suber Donald Muncrief Loston Terry Newhauser Flores Philadelphia A

Eight American Citizens Facing Treason Charge

Washington July 26 Eight United States citizens including two women were indicted on treason charges by a federal grand jury for broadcasting nazi and fascist propaganda from Germany and Italy. Frederick Wilhelm Kaltenbach 48 formerly of Dubuque Iowa was named in the indictment along with Attorney General Francis Bidle. The justice department said the action affirms that traitors will not be tolerated at home or abroad and aims to bring them to trial before a jury of their fellow citizens.

Washington, D. C United States Germany Italy Frederick Wilhelm Kaltenbach Dubuque Iowa Francis Biddle Grand Justice Department

Mitchell County woman assists at county health unit

Lucile Williamson of Mitchell County, Iowa, is taking a special post graduate course in public health at the University of Minnesota and arrived this morning to help with general work at the County Health Unit for about two months.

Lucile Williamson Mitchell County Towa University of Minnesota

Local residents return from travels and visits across the region

Capt Gene Tucker rests on leave from Randolph Field after surgery. Eleanor and Nickie Shanks tour Iowa City. Mrs James Schmoeller visits from Burlington. Cadet Jack Mace and Lois visit family. Leigh Soule visits from Dayton, once a Y M C A secretary. Thehedges return from Colorado Springs. Alice Wulf visits Stark Florida. her family plans to stay. Carol Hines visits Chicago. Viola Marek attends Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Donald Curtis heads back to Camp Carson after a week with parents. Millard DeLashmutt returns to help at Freshwaters. Harlan Mead of Mt Vernon visits Washington. Bob Sutten transferred to Memphis N A T S. Charles Sutten and Hubert Redd return from Huron instrumental flying. Naomi Kyle visits Maine relatives. Marion Swanson family vacations. Marion Scott acts as acting manager. Rudie Schmidt returns from fishing trip. Ruth Miller hires at Spurgeon’s candy counter. Mrs C G Marshall joins new staff.

Free Health Book On Piles From The McCleary Clinic

The McCleary Clinic at 1905 Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs Missouri offers a free 122 page book on piles hemorrhoids fistula colon disorders. Request by postcard to receive a copy at no charge. It promises to help readers avoid suffering and save money.

McCleary Clinic Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs

Wallace Renews Charge Against Fascists in U S

In Detroit on July 26 Vice President Henry Wallace denounced powerful interests he called American fascists for trying to undermine Roosevelt's domestic reforms. He attacked isolationists and reactionaries, warning that well funded groups will be exposed as they prioritize money and power over people.

Detroit Henry Wallace Roosevelt

West End Grocery Burglar Slips In

Earl Jackson grocery on South Avenue D near West Madison Street was entered by a burglar who pried open a south window. The interior was mussed but only a few bottles of pop and small change totaling three to four dollars were taken.

Earl Jackson South Avenue D Madison Street

Shower at Kallaus Home Honoring Bride of August 14

A miscellaneous shower at Frank Kallaus home near Riverside honors Norma Droll daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Droll as she becomes the bride of Carl Kallaus on August 14. The event featured banco high scores won by Mabel Droll and Rosa Liska consolation prizes, children's games won by Ann and Alice Havel, and a pink and white wagon gift presentation. A lunch followed with several Havel and Kron family members among attendees.

Riverside Frank Kallaus Norma Droll Lawrence Droll Carl Kallaus Banco Mabel Droll Rosa Liska Ann Havel Alice Havel Lenny Kos Mary Jean Vivian Kron Betty Kallaus

Summer social plans for St Mary's church group

All plans are set for the summer social at St Marys church on church grounds Sunday evening July 25. Rev J J Fath will chair with assistants. Refreshments by Francis Baschnagel ice cream by Charles Skubal paddle wheel by David Rotenburger kitchen by Mary Rice bingo by Leonard Armbruster card games by John Shebek genny pitch by Donald Waldschmidt milk bottle by Emmett Waldschmidt grounds by Joseph Veggy lights by James Dautremont.

St. Mary's Church J. J. Fath Francis Baschnagel Charles Skubal David Rotenburger Mary Rice Leonard Armbruster John Shebek Donald Waldschmidt Emmett Waldschmidt Joseph Veggy James Dautremont

Picnic Honors Randoph Field Leader and Mt Vernon Couple

Captain Gene Tucker of Randolph Field Texas and Mr and Mrs Harland Mead of Mount Vernon were honored at a country club picnic attended by about twenty one people. The afternoon included golf and socializing with Eleanor Tucker and Nickie Shanks University of Iowa students among the out of town guests.

Gene Tucker Randolph Field Texas Harland Mead Mt Vernon Eleanor Tucker Nickie Shanks University of Iowa Iowa City

Moisture Control in Grain Storage Practices

Storage grains require moisture reduction to protect quality. Corn storage typically lowers moisture from about 20 percent to 14 percent. All crops need shielding from moisture rodents and insects with reasonable temperatures and strong buildings to handle loads.

Marie Curran Weds PM l Ray Palmer

Mrs. Marie Curran of Los Angeles announces the marriage of her daughter Marie Frances to P. M. 1-C Ray T. Palmer of San Diego son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Palmer of Washington. The ceremony occurred June 27 at St Ignatius Church Los Angeles officiated by Rev Father P. O Donoghue with Helen Muhlig matron of honor Barbara Funk and Doris McCall bridesmaids George Linaberg attended the groom. The bride wore a white satin gown with illusion net veil and was given in marriage by her uncle Orville Avery. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home. The Palmer couple will reside with the bride’s mother and Palmer is a pharmacist mate stationed at the Marine Corps base in San Diego.

Marie Curran Los Angeles California Marie Frances P. M Ray T. Palmer San Diego Wm. Palmer Washington St. Ignatius Church Father P. O'Donoghue Helen Muhlig Barbara Funk Doris McCall George Linaberg Orville Avery Mrs. Curran

Wesleyan Service Guild Picnic at Sunset Park

Seven members of the Wesleyan Service Guild and Mrs. J. bb. Quinn hosted a picnic supper at Sunset Park on Friday evening. Mothers of the members and guests including Mrs. Stanley Hart of San Francisco and Mrs. W. F. Bickel attended. The event featured social time and work on the guilds project for the year.

Sunset Park Weseyan Service Guild J. Bb. Quinn Stanley Hart San Francisco Calif W. F. Bickel Wellemeyer Harr Guilds

Bethel Community News Brief

Pvt John Liska reports from England no corn but wheat oats hay and potatoes. Farmers busy with oats harvest. threshing light. Community notes include visits, missionary program July 28, and letters from Mrs Charles Wulf describing Florida trip with St Augustine and an alligator farm.

Bethel John Liska England Johnny Fairview School Eliza Gideon Clara Warren Washington Ruth Mae Gideon Charles Kolosick Mary Davis Charley Charley Kolosick Cyrus Birka C. J. Wolfe Ruth Gideon Harold Timmons Paul Harvey Elaine Ed Heck Wise Long Gideon Rock Garden Yara Sojka Earl Kolosick Bethel Missionary Society Jesus Saves Rey, Allen Robert Nif Charles Wulf Florida St. Augustine

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly church and club events

The social calendar lists a Monday prayer service at the YWCA led by Mrs. Harriet Coulter, Baptist church Bible class and Sunset Park picnic, Tuesday vestry and missionary society meetings, Wednesday Grace Hill Ladies Aid and Bethel Missionary events with a Country club dinner, golf, and a 60 cent plate, Thursday H J Club and Rural Women’s Club activities plus the annual flower show.

Harriet Coulter Friendly Bible Class Baptist Church Sunset Park Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Ed Libe Dan Boone Earl Chorpening Lyle Hayes Bethel Missionary Society W. Schenefelt Baptist Women's Missionary Society Atchurch White Cross Sunshine Community Club C. H. Wolfe

Hospital Discharges and Newborn at Brighton and Area

At the hospital Mrs. Clarence Sinn and daughter Jean Ann were discharged yesterday to their Brighton home. James Batterson of 400 W. 8th was discharged last evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Jeffrey of 802 South Ave. B are parents of a daughter born at 6 45 last evening weighing seven pounds eleven and one half ounces. Mrs. Walter Sieren of Keota admitted as a medical patient. Mrs. Harold Fountain of Welligan admitted as a surgical patient. Dannie Bean of Ainsworth underwent a tonsillectomy this morning.

Clarence Sinn Jean Ann Brighton James Batterson W. 8Th John Jeffrey South Ave Walter Sieren Keota Harold Fountain Welligan Dannie Bean Ainsworth

Engagement of Shirley Black to Coastguardsman Marion Timmins

The Viney Gazette reports the engagement of Shirley Adlington Black of Edgartown Mass to Marion L Timmins U S Coast Guard stationed at Nantucket Massachusetts. Timmins is the son of Mrs G C Timmins of Wist on Wis ton and a Washington High School graduate active in music and 4 H. The wedding date is undecided.

Shirley Black Marion Timmins Shirley Adlington Black Ter William Black Edgartown Mass Marion L Timmins U. S&s . Guard Heaven G. C. Timmins Wiston Miss Black Edgartown High Fice Frank L. Norton & Jncc Mr. Timmins Washington High Cher Vineyard Haven

Birthday Greetings From Local Residents

The list honors several local birthday celebrants including Mrs Ray Minick Louie Wagenknecst L Duensing Lyte Pratt Catherine Lou Pratt Donnie Vogel Claude McKee and others from Crawfordsville Columbus Junction Keota and nearby areas. Wording notes ages for some and indicates congratulations are extended today.

Ray Minick Louie Wagenknecstthur L. Duensing Lyte Son

Presbyterian prayer meeting announcement and reunion notice

The Presbyterian meril prayer meeting will be held in the basement on Wednesday morning. The Crawfords and families plan a reunion Sunday August 1 at Keota park.

Keota Park

Hay making guidance for quality feed and storage

The text outlines methods to improve hay quality by mowing and wilt drying, avoiding overnight swathes, and drying in small portions. Early-cut hay should rest about a foot on the mow floor, curing and turning once daily. Poultry hay should be stored in a shaded mow area to prevent bleaching and ease winter access.

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. E Gene) Tucker Gene Army Air Corps Wolf Floral CO Archie N. Bower Camp Scott N. T Farragut Jeaho Dorothy Darnel Iowa State College Delbert Darnel David Day Navy V 12 Mrs. W. D. Day Little’s Furniture Forest D. Edwards 149Th Eng McCain Misissippi Hal Edwards Newton Missouri Jet Hill University Hospital Clayde Knapp Dominic Volpu Amm Sicklerville U. S. Nwn Ottumwa Stanley Knapp Mrs. George Slavick A. Anderson Wynn Ration News Armour’s Stock Yard Gibson Tucker Capt C. Gene Tucker Eleanor Claude Tucker James Schmoeller Burlington Edwin Griffith Jack Mace Muscatine Glenn Mace Lois Des Moines Martha Anne Leigh Soule Dayton Ohio Mr. Soule Y.M.C.A W. C. Hedges Colorado Springs B. C. Hebens Alice Wulf Stark, Florida Tech David Alice Carol Hines Mary Topping Chestnut St Illinois Viola Marek IoWa State Teachers College Cedar Falls V. J. Marek Pfe Donald Curtis Camp Carson Colo J. K. Curtis Millard C. DeLashmutt Tea Ton Products Co Freshwaters Feed Bob Sutten Idaho Memphis Tenn Robert Sutten Sec. A Memphis Tenn Charles Sutten Hlubert Redd Huron South Dakota Naomi Kyle Maine, Il Mrs Walter Kyle Marion Swanson Swanson Benteco Marion Scott Mr. Swanson Rudie Schmidt Oakland Mills Ruth Miller Spurgeons Bob Skipton Spurgeon C. G Marshall Wallace U.S West End Kallaus Mgr H. Mead Columbus Junction Martha Butler H. 2. Osborne E. BE. Menefee Odd Fellows Lodge M. O. Fonte Independence Arthur Brent E. G. Brent Northeast Iowa North Liberty Hazel Nelson East Moline James Abel Rena Pratt Columbus City Fairfield Fred Sipe Arthur Kistler Philathea Methodist Letts Louisa County Columbus Chautauqua Park Jesse MacConahay H. P. Newell John G. Thomas Selective Service Board Cpl Farrel Gabriel Camp Beale George Gabriel Sacramento Sgt Clement Cecil Casper Wyo Lewis Pugh William Jack Cecil Lizzie Atkins Rogers Ark Lillie Wagner E. Jasmann Oskaloosa Charles Garrett Roe Littrel Tacoma Wash John W. Holmes Lieut. Holmes F. H. Brockman State Highway Commission Richmond Kaiser Shipyards Arthur Hanson Perry Okla J. A. Green Cc. V. Crull Ray Palmer Wesleyan Service Guild Bethel Community Fenegger Virginia Meyer Betty Applegate Shiley Applegate Phyllis Brown Norma Horak Missionary Box Jody Timmons Jackie Foster Harvey Timmons Maurice Meyer South Ray Lambert Ed Heckfields OPA Moore's Bootery Vv. F. W K. C. Hall Women's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church H. J. Club Ray Sojka Rural Womens Club Leo Marie George Chas. George’s Viney Gazette Machusetts Aaa Catherine Lou Pratt Mrs. Ki ' Pratt Bess Jones Harry Bishop Crawfordsville Henry Donnie Vogel Leo Vogel Claude McKee H. M. Bicher Harry Journal Building
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