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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1944

Page

2

Local soldiers on furlough and arrivals noted in Iowa town

Staff Sergeant Francis Mangold returns to Columbus Junction for a 15 day furlough after 18 months in the Aleutians with the 11th Army Air Forces. Flight Officer Kenneth J. Biecha and Lt. Donald Wheelan arrive or depart area bases while families host visits. Rothschild's features sales on coats, dresses, skirts, and hats as locals note summer bargains.

Francis Mangold Columbus Junction J. S. Mangold Aleutian Island 11Th Army Air Forces Alean Highway

Evelyn Meek Turned Twenty Observance Listed

Evelyn Meek daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Meek who works in San Francisco observes her 20th birthday today. The note also extends greetings to Mrs. Lester Schooley Margaret Applegate Mrs. George Havel West Highland Jackson township Mrs. Wes Sojka Sadee McAvoy and Clarencs Cross with best wishes.

Evelyn Meek Harvey Meek San Francisco Calif Lester Schooley Margaret Applegate George Havel West Highland Community Wes Sojka Jackson Township Sadee McAvoy Clarencs Cross

Social Calendar for Baptist Church Activities

Friendly Bible class at 6 30 p m in the church dining room with a cooperative supper. Regular meeting to follow. Women's Missionary Society holds a 1 pm luncheon at the church hosted by Mrs John Beenblossom Mrs Will Sickels and Fannie Gilbert.

Women’s Missionary Society of Baptist Church John Beenblossom Will Sickels Fannie Gilbert

Results of Major League Games

Cincinnati defeated Boston 4 to 2 while St Louis beat Philadelphia 5 to 0 in the day’s twin bill. Pittsburgh at New York and Chicago at Brooklyn were postponed with a full slate planned for tonight. Washington at Chicago, Boston at Detroit, New York at Cleveland, and Philadelphia at St Louis are the scheduled night games.

Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Aoe New York Voiselle Chicago Chipman Brooklyn Davis Washington Wynn Humphries O'Neill Detroit Trout Roser Cleveland Smith Black Gatehouse Pittsburgh Ad Chicago Ee Boston Ee

Hospital Transfers And Discharges In Iowa City Area

Martha Davis moved to Children's Hospital Iowa City while Charles Schamp was sent to University Hospital Iowa City. Mrs. Don Tibbitts and Mrs. Charles Johnson with daughter Leota Charlene were discharged. Nyal Dickinson underwent appendectomy yesterday afternoon and Harold Norton had a major operation. Richard Swick and Harlan Craft had tonsillectomies yesterday afternoon. Virgil Jones and spouse welcomed a daughter at 11 15 this morning.

Martha Davis Children’s Hospital Iowa City Charles Schamp University Hospital Don Tibbitts South Marion Avenue Charles Johnson Leota Charlene Route Four Nyal Dickinson Richland Harold Norton Brighton Richard Swick Harlan Craft Virgil Jones Route One

Enzymes in Produce and Their Effect on Freshness

Enzymes in fresh fruits vegetables and meats speed ripening and decay. Cooking and canning destroy enzymes, so faster canning preserves texture and flavor. In peas and corn these enzymes act quickly and sweetness fades with time.

Uncle Ab Says The Wrongdoer Fears And Dislikes You

A short aphorism notes that the man who harms you experiences fear and dislike toward you, as stated by Uncle Ab.

Uncle Ab

J. W. Baker Relief Corps Holds Regular Meeting

The J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester met at the hall with ten officers and six members present. Minutes, treasurer’s report, and finances were reviewed. Maud Waterhouse was initiated. Bonds totalled 4,750 since January 1. Red Cross gifts and plasma fund donations were recorded. A social is planned for August 10 at the West Chester United Presbyterian church basement.

J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester Maud Waterhouse Pearl Smith Red Cross Committee Red Cross

Arnold Brothers Entertain Friends At Birthday Party

Bobby and Gale Arnold hosted a birthday gathering at their home yesterday afternoon. Seven playmates joined in games while Mrs. Arnold served refreshments and birthday cake. Guests included Robert Godwin Harry Payne Richard MacGune Thomas MacGune Gordon Meeker Morris John Pratt and David Orcutt.

Bobby Gale Arnold Lloyd Arnold Gale

Mrs Graf Hosts Snowball Club Meeting Program

Mrs. Gerald Graf hosted the Snowball Social Club Wednesday for its July gathering with 14 members and 15 children present. Entertainers Janice Booth Donna Rae and Robert Cave performed manual selections. Ruth Foster provided research on War Time Living while Mrs. Henrietta Booth spoke on the topic and Mrs. Bernice Cave on The Clothing Situation for Early Fall. Refreshments were served during the social hour by the hostess assisted by Thelma Fuhr Iva Neff and Opal Herr. The next meeting will be August 18 at Mrs Edith Guenther's home.

Gerald Graf Janice Booth Donna Rae Robert Cave Ruth Foster County Home Henrietta Booth Bernice Cave Thelma Fuhr Iva Neff Opal Herr Edith Guenther

Pioneer group gathering at Duensing Farm lawn party

Harry Duensing hosted twelve members of the Pioneer group of the United Presbyterian church at his parents home north of town. Led by Mrs Marion George the visitors enjoyed a farm tour and a wiener roast around an outdoor fire. Mary Justice George and Mary Ellen Duensing helped supervise lawn games.

Harry Duensing United Presbyterian Church Arthur Duensing Marion George Mary Justice George Mary Ellen Duensing

Card of Thanks from Kathryn Perrin

Kathryn Perrin thanks everyone for ecards and flowers sent during her hospital illness.

Kathryn Perrin

Keota picnic reunion of Crawford Ralston Stevenson families

The Crawford Ralston and Stevenson families announce their annual reunion on Sunday August 6 at the park in Keota. A basket dinner will be served at noon.

Dil Sunset Park Crawford Ralston Stevenson Keota

Harmony Club Ice Cream Supper Noted at McConnell Home

Harmony club members and their families gathered at the McConnell residence last evening for the annual ice cream supper. About twenty families attended with guests including Ernest Jones and Mrs. Jones near Ainsworth, Mrs. Rabenold of Ainsworth, Paul Brooks and daughter of Chicago, Harry and Velma Coppock of Niagara Falls, Elmer Hayes and daughters, H J Brenneman and Deborah, and others. Brooks played piano pieces and aided singing. Junior McConnell and John Coulter screened travel scenes from China, India, and Hawaii. Club women helped serve ice cream and cake.

Harmony Club W. H. McConnell Ainsworth Paul Brooks Chicago Harry Velma Coppock Niagara Falls N. Y Elmer Hayes H. J. Brenneman Deborah Brooks Junior McConnell John Coulter China India Hawaii

Mrs J Libenguth Hosts Riverside Y Club Meeting

Mrs Joseph L Libenguth welcomed 138 Y Social Club members and guests at her Riverside area home. Daughters aided in serving as the gathering closed with refreshments served. Dinner honored Delbert Flynn who finished boat training at Farragut Idaho and returns there after a 15 day leave with Judith and Linda Sue.

Joseph L. Libenguth Riverside Delbert Flynn Farragut Idaho Judith Linda Sue Carl Craig Vernon Stagner Ward Flynn Delbert Farraguit

Baptists Re-elect Rev W R Yard President

Rev W R Yard of Webster City was re elected president of the Iowa Baptist assembly in Iowa Falls on Thursday afternoon. Officers named include Rev Carl Spicker vice president Rev A M Clarke secretary Edda Mason treasurer and Rev Victor Wik dean.

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