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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1943

Page

2

Davenport Residents Visit and Local Openings Noted

Mrs. R E Lindeman and daughter Marilyn of Davenport visit A L Griffith home while Mrs. Griffith’s daughter also stays. Laurie employees and shoppers swap vacations, with Lansing and Des Moines mentions. Globe Beauty Shop closes August 2 through 15. A birth announcement reports Robert Raymond Hart born July 92 to Mr and Mrs Raymond Hart of Vassar Michigan. mother Martha Latta is L E Latta’s daughter.

R. E. Lindeman Marilyn of Davenport A. L. Griffith Mrs. Lindeman Griffith Raymond Hart Vassar Michigan Robert Raymond Hart Martha Isabelle Latta L. E. Latta

Local Births and Admissions Reported Across Communities

Keota couple Mr and Mrs Meeker Hess welcomed a daughter born at 8 56 last evening weighing 8 4 3 4. Richland couple Mr and Mrs Raymond Swartzwelter welcomed a daughter born at 1 14 this morning weighing 8 13 1 2. Robert Kephart 16 West Third underwent a major operation this morning. Carol Joyce Sinn infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sinn Wayland admitted for X ray and observation. Mary Dee Lough Ainsworth admitted this morning as a general patient.

Meeker Hess Keota Raymond Swartzwelter Richland Robert Kephart West Carol Joyce Sinn John Sinn Wayland Mary Dee Lough Ainsworth

Semi finals set in annual city golf tournament

The country club event delayed finals to August 8 with semi final play advancing in multiple flights. Championship Flight features Brookhart Phillips and Smith facing winners from Antonoff Clow and other matches. A Flight has Marble advancing after beating Flenner. B Flight includes McFadden Moore and Jones Nelson. C Flight matches Turner Rothschild Snakenberg Paul.

T. L. Brookhart T. R. Phillips Sidney Smith Phil Antonoff Dr. Clow Brookhart Tink Schenefelt Phillips Bill Shannon Smith Preston Wolf Hal Bob Marble Mike Flenner Flenner T. J. Pease Marble J. N. Irwin Brighton Bob Patterson Ted Johnson J. M. Lloyd E. E. Stutsman W. C. McFadden Fred Moore Willig Jones Frank Nelson McFadden L. E. Wilson Moore Co. R. Wilson Jones Hubert Koosick Nelson Ray Whitehead Merle Turner I. Rothschild Paul Snakenberg Don Paul Turner Jack Pauls Rothschild Dick McCleery Snakenberg Jim Ashby Paul Harold Mangold

Club Standings and Results of Games in the American League

The American League standings show New York atop with 54 wins and 34 losses, Chicago 45-43, Detroit 50-50, Cleveland 44-44, Washington 46-47, St Louis 42-44, Philadelphia 37-54. Thursday results: New York defeated Cleveland 11 to 1, Chicago beat Washington 5 to 4, Detroit at Boston and St. Louis at Philadelphia postponed. pitchers listed for upcoming games.

New York Chisago Detroit Cleveland Washington Lulenas Bowen Philadelphia Chicago Boston St. Louis Bugby Bonham Trout Gorsica Hughson Dobson Hollingsworth Harris Dietrich Smith Wynn Mertz Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Eo

Baseball Roundup: Early Scores and Protests Across Leagues

Schedule notes two games with results Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 4 and Boston 3 Chicago 5. St Louis 13 Philadelphia 5. protest of June 5 continues. Boston Andrews 7 13 and Javery 8 9 vs Cincinnati Starr 10 7 and Riddle 13 5. Brooklyn Head 5 4 at Chicago Bithorn 12 8. New York Melton 4 6 at Pittsburgh Klinger 8 3.

Boston Andrews Javery Cincinnati Starr Riddle Brooklyn Head Chicago Bithorn New York Melton Pittsburgh Klinger

Electroplating Cuts Tin Use in Cans

Chemical engineers developed electroplating to coat strip steel with tin, replacing hot dipping. The process produces a thinner, more uniform layer and saves 40 to 65 percent of tin previously used.

Foundling Love Match Reveals Hidden Family Ties

Loraine Bigelow and Rance Strickland plan to marry but face shock when Loraine learns she was adopted. Mrs Strickland confesses her own adoption, revealing the couple’s shared search for background. Loraine flees with Ted toward Braebury, renewed by the truth and love.

Loraine Bigelow Rance Strickland Rance Loraine Bigelow Mrs. Bigelow Strickland Stricklands Braebury Alice Ted

Iodine in Body Composition Estimated at Tiny Level

In assessing human body composition iodine is considered to constitute .00004 percent.

Farm Price Index Declines in Iowa July Report

Des Moines July 30 The July 15 Iowa farm price index fell three points from June to 188 percent of the 1909–100 base, the lowest since January and 16 points above July 15 last year. Hogs down for the fourth straight month at 13 dollars, beef cattle and dairy herds near July highs, and chicken egg prices at their highest July level since 1920. Rye and barley price jumps align with other feed grains, while most commodities remain above year-ago levels.

Des Moines Iowa Leslie M. Carl Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service Towa

World War Offensive Rages Across Europe and North Africa

Bombs pummel a city of 1,682,220 as American medium bombers mount a major daytime strike on Dutch airfields at Weensdrecht. Flying Fortresses hit the Viterbo area near Rome, while Rome peace talks unfold. The Battle of Orel shifts toward the Red Army as Russian forces press a stubborn defense.

Sauk Weensdrecht Holland Rome Italy North Africa Viterbo Orel Russia Red Army

Roosevelt Plans Aid for Soldiers

The plan outlines unemployment insurance up to 26 weeks for registered workers plus special aid and counseling for readjustment. It offers tuition allowances for continued education, credits to veterans for old age and survivors insurance, and opportunities in agricultural work. It also recommends swift conversion of war plants to peacetime production to maintain employment levels.

United States Employment Service

Tires Survive 15 Years Afloat Near Pearl Harbor

Air filled tires recovered from the sea near Pearl Harbor after fifteen years retain air. Divers brought up the tires showing remarkable buoyancy and resilience. Local authorities caution about underwater debris hazards in the area.

Pearl Harbor

Ensign Morrison Honored at New York Sailor Dinner

Ensign Gifford Morrison home from a naval base in New York was honored at a porch dinner at the Country Club. About thirty friends attended and out of town guests included Mrs. Wanda Carter and Helen Cunningham. Morrison leaves late tonight to return to his base after a week with his parents.

Ensign Gifford Morrison New York Country Club Ensign Morrison Wanda Carter Helen Cunningham Carter George Morrison

Local Residents Record Move and Visits Across States

Norene McFarland, Marjorie Faulkner, Aileen Hammen, and Marjorie Carlson left for Chicago to spend a few days and will return Monday. Mrs. Carrie Blake moved to 603 North Marion today. The Greiners of Keota visited Burlington with Reynold Greiner and Ronnie. Mrs. Greiner and Ronnie are at Mercy hospital. Don Boyer H A 1/C underwent major surgery at Great Lakes Naval Hospital and will stay 21 to 42 days. His wife took their infant son Steven to Children's Hospital in Iowa City. other relatives joined. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schmidt plus Dorothy and John left for New York and Pennsylvania to visit Hehmidt relatives. Gerald C. Bailey and family of Chicago are visiting Osar Lane after the death of Bailey’s mother. A son born to Sgt Bernard Singleton and wife in Brighton weighs six pounds three quarters. Sgt. Singleton is overseas. Carol Brewer and Ira Mae Daniel traveled to Moline to visit Carol’s aunt Mrs. George Peterson. Mrs. Charles Hotle left for Cedar Falls for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Essley and children visited Ward Essley in Providence, Rhode Island.

Don Boyer

Young People Elect West Chester Girls Lead Convention

Young People Elect West Chester girls presided at the morning session of a convention themed Suffering With Christ. Dr J J Vellenga spoke on The Genesis of Suffering. awards went to Yeddy Stewart and Carol Fullerton in the junior division while Virginia McLaughlin and John Koehler earned senior ratings. A banquet followed with nautical decor and 75 attendees. The event featured moving pictures from Tarkio and includes a 1943 note on Lend Lease butter and eggs distribution.

J. J. Vellenga First Hook Island Ainsworth Amy Hemphill Aquarium Mary Cherryholmes Crawfordsville Lucille Kongable Winfield Mildred Orr Columbus City Mariun McDowell West Chester Arkio

Sunshine Community club meets with Mrs Wolfe in friendly gathering

The Sunshine Community club met yesterday afternoon with sixteen members plus guests Mrs. Dale Cole and son Dickie Mrs. George Zeck and children Leona Ruth Lunning new baby in the club Mrs. Lyle Wilcox presided and roll call yielded a bouquet clue Mrs Ehme Koehler shared household hints followed by Mrs Wolfe's talk on Interesting Places and People Esther Wolfe played piano selections Wes Meyers led entertaining contests Refreshments were served by hostess and daughters Esther Zeck Mrs Dale Cole Mrs Malcolm Montgomery Mary Richards

Sunshine Community Club C. H. Wolfe Dale Cole Dickie George Zeck Leona Ruth Lunning Henry Lunning Leona Lyle Wilcox Ehme Koehler Wolfe Esther Wolfe Wes Meyers Esther Zeck Malcolm Montgomery Mary Richards

Baptist picnic and Friendly Social club notice

Social calendar item listing a Baptist Sunday School picnic at 6 30 p m in Sunset Park with rain date one week later and a Tuesday Friendly Social club led by Mrs A B Kephart.

Baptist Sunset Park A. BE. Kephart

Many Happy Returns On Twin Birthdays

Today marks Ella and Elsie Musil turning thirteen. David Flynn, son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Flynn, is three, with his brother Michael age five. Other celebrants include Mrs John Winga Leo Mangold Waldo Van Winkle Merrimac Mrs William Sitler and Shirley Ann Graf seven.

Ella Elsie Musil David Larson Flynn Leonard Flynn Michael John Winga Leo Mangold Waldo van Winkle Merrimac William Sitler

Tyrone Community Social Notes Reach Weekend Visitors

Mrs Otto Sheets and Helen attended Mrs LB Reed's funeral Thursday afternoon in Richland. Mrs Russell Reed and son Jerry of Oskaloosa joined them for a weekend visit. Elizabeth Young and Richard Young shared a picnic at the Otto Sheetz home. Ada Gray Hollingsworth visits Washington. Eloise Reid and Harry and Jack Dake from Joliet stay with the Sheetz family. Rev and Mrs Arthur Peters visited Grandma Smith Sunday. William Sheetz Donald Sheets Sharon and Gary had Sunday dinner with Fred Sheetz.

Otto Sheetz Tyrone Otto Sheets Helen LB. Reed Richland Russell Reed Jerry Oskaloosa Elizabeth Young Richard Young Ada Gray Hollingsworth Washington Eloise Reid Harry Jack Dake Joliet Illinois

Mrs Leo Marie Hosts Rural Women’s Club Meeting

Mrs Leo Marie hosted twelve Rural Women’s club members yesterday. Attendees included Mrs E M Butler Mrs Leonard Marie Mrs Steve Crawford Mrs Earl Redlinger Annabelle Jackson and others. Presses presided at the short hostess meeting while Loyd Humstor chaired the program. Mary Shieh and Grant Humstor quoted verses during the afternoon as Leonard Marie and WS Marie helped serve refreshments.

Leo Marie Rural Women's Club Guess E. M. Butler Leonard Marie Steve Crawford Earl Redlinger Annabelle Jackson Carl Phillips Presses Loyd Humstor Mary Shieh Grant Humstor

Davison reunion set for Sunday at Sie sel Park

Announcement notes a Davison family reunion to be held Sunday in Sie sel Park with 14 percent of the family attending. Mrs. Omar Crawford assists with plans, while Mrs. Darrel Oswalt cooks threshers.

Davison Siesel Park Omar Crawford Darrel Oswalt Claudio Lir- Ly Oswalts Sie

Notable Friend of Colonial Shipping in 1630 Trade Networks

The text honors John Winthrop sea governor of Massachusetts as a major ally of colonial shipping. It notes his small sloop Blessing of the Ber in 1630 trading along the New England coast and even with the Dutch near Manhattan Island.

John Winthrop Massachusetts New England Manhattan Island

Funeral service for Mrs Bailey at St James Church

Funeral services for Mrs Jot J Bailey were held at St James Catholic church at 9 30 in the morning with the pastor Ros Corcoran officiating. Rt rev Msgr C J Donohoe and Fat Vogel of St Paul the Apes church in Davenport assisted at committal in Elm Grove cemetery. Casket bearers were Ed Sulliven Leo Wolfe Cleo Shockey J 2 McKeone Joe Lohberger ase B Dupuis.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wagner Lovers United States Wolf Floral CO Lloyd Conger Nicola & Harmon Martha Downing Edna Mercer Lorelle and James Larson B. B. Bordwell Mrs. W. 5. White Mrs. White Minnie Smith Nora Faulkner Riley Globe Beauty Shop Dan Dee Cafe Dan & Dee Hershberget Roosevelt Tion Norene McFarland Marjorie Faulkner Aileen Hammen Marjorie Carlson Carrie Blake North Second North Marion John W. Greiner Ciem Chalupa Burlington Reynold Greiner Ronnie Karl Schmidt Dorothy John Pennsylvania Gerald C. Bailey Geraldine Kathleen Oscar Lane Mr. Bailey John Bailey Little's Bernard Singleton Sgt. Singleton U. S Carol Brewer Ira Mae Daniel Moline Carol George Peterson Charles Hotle Cedar Falls Hubert Essley Patricia and Bill Providence, Rhode Island Essley Mother State Cafe State Theatre Don W. Bealer Dorothy Jean Roth Francis Roth Frank Gobble Shirley Ann Graf Earl McClure WS Marie Ting Fred Coakley Ernest van Sickles Darrel Oswalt Ang Te Ily Claude Loerie Mrs. Bailey Yoor C. Vv. Crull Dennis Lyneck Square
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