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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1944

Page

2

Casey couple welcomed son Martin Patrick in Sacramento

Major and Mrs. Joseph B. Casey of 1017 Myra Avenue Los Angeles announce the birth of a son July 22 at Mercy Hospital Sacramento named Martin Patrick Kathleen seven and a half enjoys a new brother. fur coat show begins Tuesday at Helmans by Tulpers Furriers with two year guarantee of furs and linings.

Joseph B. Casey Myra Avenue Los Angeles Calif Mercy Hospital Sacramento Martin Patrick Kathleen Helman’s Tulpers Furriers

Major League Baseball Results and Standings Summary

National League standings show Cincinnati leading with a .731 percentage, followed by St. Louis and Brooklyn. Sunday results included St. Louis sweeping Washington, New York defeating Detroit, and Chicago beating Philadelphia in both games. Night games feature Ostermueller, Cooper, Carter, Voiselle, and Lee, with Cincinnati and New York posting shutouts in first games.

National League W. LI. Pet Cinginmeti Il C«Esan Puieorted New Sork Ce Cnn Snomed Dantastoacee Beste Ska Emended Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston Pittsburgh Chicago New York Cincinnati Ostermueller Andrews St. Louis Cooper Wyatt Carter Voiselle Vandenberg Philadephia Lee Washington Detroit Cleveland Wgay Christopher Grove Rybba Gromek Wolff Kramer W. la’ Pet St. Louis Eee Washington Et

Families Gather for Visits Across States and Corrections Noted

Mrs F and her Sioux Falls relatives plan a two week visit while Mrs Edith Crowder and Mrs Mila Thompson visit Minnie Chance and C A Dewees and other kin. Journal notices mix up service member addresses corrected including Bernard McCarthy William Young Kenneth Cuddeback and Ray Simpson with 2/C and a Rome trip for Merle Simpson referenced.

Edith Crowder Olympia Wash Mila Thompson Aberdeen Minnie Chance C. A. Dewees Saturday Journal Bernard McCarthy S.M.S Congaree Field Columbia D.C William R. Young New York N.Y Pfe Kenneth Cuddeback Ray Simpson University of Idaho St. Peter’s Church Merle Simpson Rome St. Peter’s Emirch

Picture Speaks Louder Than Words With Saving Message

A brief note proclaims that a single image can save 10,000 words across any language, emphasizing the power of visual communication to convey complex meaning quickly.

Same Finalists Again This Year In Golf Tourney

Phil Antonoff and T R Phillips reach the city golf finals for the third straight year. Antonoff, the city champion, beat Frank Nelson 4 and 3 to reach the final. Phillips defeated Billy Kelsey in the other semi. Finals across all flights are set for next Sunday afternoon.

Phil Antonoff T. R. Phillips Antonoff Frank Nelson Phillips Billy Kelsey Ted Bailey Ted Johnson Ralph Gibson Les Hicher

Honor Pvt Benell At Picnic Supper

Pvt Paul Benell on furlough was honored at a Sunset park picnic before returning to Fort George Meade Md. A social evening followed with family and townspeople including Harry Payne Mrs Carrie Hysell Davenport and several Payne and Moran family members.

Paul Benell Fort George Meade Sunset Park Harry Payne Carrie Hysell Davenport Joan Paul, Jr Carla Mae Kermit Payne Norma Mae Harry Oakley Payne Nadiene Gertrude Darlene Earl Moran

St Josephs Circle Holds July Meeting At Mrs De Herman Home

Eleven remorers of St Jos ephs Circle of St James church and Father Corcoran met Thursday evening with Mrs Van De Herman at her home 603 West Madison Street. After a business meeting ecards were played and refreshments were served by Mrs De Herman aided by co hosts.

St. Joseph's St. James Church Father Corcoran van de- Herman West Madison Street

Birthday Party Honoring Mrs Lowry and Margaret Applegate

A Werner Lowry home birthday gathering honored Mrs Lowry celebrating a birthday yesterday and Margaret Applegate who had a birthday on July 28. Attendees included Mrs John Applegate Dorothy Melinski Mrs Pauline Ohden and Mrs G W Hotle.

Werner Lowry Lowry Margaret Applegate John Applegate Dorothy Melinski Pauline Ohden G. W. Hotle

Betrothal of Leona Stapp to Cpl Wheeler announced

Columbus Junction residents Mrs. Fred Stapp announced the engagement of Leona Mae Stapp to Cpl. Leland Leroy Wheeler both of Columbus Junction. The couple's families include Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stapp. A separate note says Mrs. Roger B. Peters was honored at a picnic in Champauqua Park while her husband serves in San Francisco.

Columbus Junction Fred Stapp Leona Mae Cpl Leland Leroy Wheeler John Wheeler Peters Roger B. Peters Columbus Champauqua Park San Francisco Calif

Plant spray mixtures for pest and disease control

If both diseases and chewing pests appear in cucumbers melons tomatoes and potatoes calcium or lead arsenate is used with fixed copper fungicide or with bor deaux in the same spray Nicotine without soap can be added when aphids are troublesome

Hospital Births and Admissions in Local Area

Mr and Mrs Jesse Moore Brighton welcome a daughter weighing seven pounds twelve and a half ounces born at 3 26 yesterday morning. An eight pound son was born to Jr and Mrs James Hogan 02 East Seventh Street at 11 27 last night. Wilma Marsh Ainsworth admitted as a medical patient. Gene Garrett 717 South Seventh Avenue Larry Cochran 402 East Van Buren Street Martin Shalla Kalona Magsha Anderson Wellman underwent tonsillectomies. Mrs Virgil Hagist Keota discharged Saturday. Chester Webster Riverside returned to University Hospital Iowa City yesterday afternoon. Mrs Walter Stout and a son Daryl Howard Keota were discharged yesterday afternoon.

Jesse Moore Brighton James Hogan East Seventh Street Wilma Marsh Ainsworth Gene Garrett South Seventh Avenue Larry Cochran East van Buren Street Martin Shalla Kalona Magsha Anderson Wellman Virgil Hagist Keota Chester Webster Riverside University Hospital Iowa City Aftnoon Walter Stout Daryl Howard

Social Calendar Highlights A Week of Club Meetings

A crowded schedule lists Christian, social and civic events through the week. Activities include Friendly Bible class at the Baptist church with cooperative supper at 6:30 p.m., Country club dinner at 6:45, and a change in Rosemary club meeting date led by Mr. and Mrs. Wiley. Wednesday features Bethel Missionary Society and dinner for mixed groups at the Country club. Many groups plan picnics, potlucks, and flower shows at Sunset Park and Community buildings with various hostesses and calling reminders.

Friendly Bible Baptist Church Country Club Rosemary Club Charlies Wiley Friendly Social Club Anna Klopfenstein Bethel Missionary Society C. J. Wolfe Charles Plecker Floyd Letts R. J. Patterson Dan Brindley Methodist Church Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Sunshine Community Club Malcolm Montgomery Valley Ladies Aid Society Sunset Park Friendly Circle Club Harold Kiopfenstein Walter Longer Glen Cuddeback H.J. Club Ray Sojka Homemakers Club Rural Women’s Club Arid Families Dave Livingston U.P Noble Grand Circle Family

Daryl Dayton to Broadcast on WSUI Tuesday Evening

Daryl Dayton will broadcast Tuesday evening from WSUI in Iowa City. He will perform piano numbers by Franck Debussy Chopin and Mendelssohn between 8 15 and 8 45.

Daryl Dayton WSUI Iowa City Franck Debussy Chopin Mendelssohn

Birthday greetings from the Journal clubs and families

Mrs. T. L. Tucker of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club marks 84 today. James Casey Jr and his wife celebrate a wedding anniversary. Donna Jean Rich and Dennie Allen celebrate their fourth birthdays. Others observing birthdays include Leo Mangold Mary Jones and Mrs. Mary Triska Kalona.

T. L. Tucker The Journal

How to Can Corn Efficiently and Safely

Ruth Foster outlines a method for canning corn including selecting young corn, cutting from the cob, adding boiling water, and packing jars with one inch head space. Process times are provided for pints and quarts at pressure and boiling water bath, with emphasis on quick work and maintaining a rolling boil.

Ruth Foster

Dewey says cannot face another Roosevelt mood swing

Pittsburgh July 31 United States cannot face another period like the Roosevelt low mood with 16 million unemployed he told a press conference on a three state swing through Pennsylvania Illinois and Missouri He warned postwar unemployment could worsen without proper policies in the steel and coal industries.

Pittsburgh United States Thomas FE. Dewey Dewey Pennsylvania Illinois Missouri

Funeral Services for Benjam in Coppock Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Benjam in Coppock will be held at two o clock Tuesday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home with Rev Alfred Trenerry in charge. Burial follows at Elm Grove cemetery. An obituary notice printed Saturday omitted sister Stella Farris of Morgan Hill Calif from the list of survivors.

Benjamin Coppock L. A. Jones Funeral Home Alfred Trenerry Elm Grove Cemetery

How to Build a Basement Vegetable Storage Room

An Iowa State College Agricultural Extension guide explains planning storage areas for vegetables. It covers temperature ranges 32 to 40 degrees, humidity, insulation, ventilation, flooring, shelves, and containers to keep crops like pumpkins onions and cabbage fresh through winter.

Fiteento Iowa State College Agricultural Extension Service

Milwaukee Train Schedule Changes Announced

Agent W. C. Bell of the Milwaukee railroad reports changes in passenger train times through Washington. The Southwest Limited departs westbound at 1:43 a.m. and eastbound No. 26 at 1:07 a.m. Local trains keep times: westbound 9:58 a.m. and eastbound 5:14 p.m.

W. C. Bell Milwaukee Railroad Washington Southwest Limiteds

Replaces Copper Tew Roles for Steel in Tanks

Steel replacements in tanks have substituted for copper Tew roles, totaling about 3,000,000 pounds of topper.

Dix Radio Memorial Dramatizes Capt Maynard D Dix Life

A dramatization of Capt Maynard D Dix life airs at 8 00 PM Tuesday on WSUT lasting to 8 15 PM The Dix family formerly lived at Grawfords ville Captain Dix served as a navigator on a B 17 and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and other decorations before his death.

Maynard D. Dix WSUT Dix Lved Grawfordsville

Explosion near Eyestone fence raises local talk

Charles Eyestone described the blast as he was blowing stumps in a fence row between the Mrs. Perry Hays and Bartholow farms, southwest of town. He remarked that it was not foreign enemies but an honest Republican trying to get along.

Charles Eyestone Perry Hays Bartholow Washington Mr. Eyegtone

Keeping Stock Apart in Brooding and Rearing

Keep chicks and growing stock separated from hens. Adult birds may harbor diseases and parasites harmless to them but dangerous to young stock. Older birds also deter younger birds from feed, hindering growth.

Reykjavik’s Hot Water System From Volcano Springs

Reykjavik uses a gravity fed network to heat nearly 3000 homes with water drawn from volcanic springs. Water at 170 degrees is piped from springs to a central reservoir, then pumped uphill to a hot water reservoir near the town.

Iceland Reykjavik

Typhus Preventive DDT Seen as Broad Insecticide Hope

The army’s typhus preventive DDT is described as the most effective general insecticide yet found. First synthesized in Europe in 1874, it was proposed as an insecticide by a Swiss firm and studied intensively by the U S department of agriculture last year. Reports indicate DDT could greatly control household pests, agricultural pests, and disease-spreading insects.

Europe Geigy and Company U. S. Department of Agriculture

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