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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1943

Page

2

Local News Highlights Family Visits and Community Notices

Mr and Mrs Robert McFarlane visited Mrs McFarlane's mother in Monmouth Illinois. Mrs McFarlane stayed a few days. Elwyn Gardner and family visited relatives in Eureka and Buffalo Iowa over Memorial weekend. Gardner works at Rock Island Arsenal. Water rent due June 1 with 10 percent discount by June 10, 1943. May 29 June. Lt Charles Snyder arrived from Fort Riley to visit and will report to Camp Blanding Florida as cavalry instructor. Grace Coughlin sold Beauty Nook equipment and moves to Aberdeen South Dakota to live with sister.

Elwyn Gardner Bonnie Beverly Janice Kay Buffalo Iowa Gardner Idna Gardner Forest Donaldson Charles Snyder Fort Riley Kansas Clifford Snyder Snyder Camp Blanding Florida Grace Coughlin Beauty Nook Aberdeen South Dakota H. D. Fagg

National League Standings and Tuesday Results

National League standings show Bees leading at 25 14, SeConns at 23 13, and Phillies at 17 19 as of Tuesday. Results include Pittsburgh 5 Boston 4, Philadelphia 7 Chicago 2, St. Louis 11 Brooklyn 9, Cincinnati 3 New York 1. Tonight’s games feature Brooklyn at St Louis, Boston at Pittsburgh, New York at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Chicago.

W. i. Pol ProOnlyh Cata Bees OS Capa Secinnsis Joe Fimeouyedoo Kew POMC Eal Stid Beh Ae Philadelphia Powxok Kesses Sueeeo Wes Pittsburgh Boston Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Brooklyn Davis Lanier Andrews Hebert Ww. L Pet Washington Detroit Eeteran Cleveland Poatpon

Scores and postponements for Chicago New York Detroit Philadelphia and others

The schedule lists postponements and results with teams Chicago New York Detroit Philadelphia and Washington facing opponents Cleveland Boston St Louis and others. Player figures appear in parentheses indicating pitcher or scorer records for the games and matchups.

Detroit Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Oe Naymick Candini

War Labor Board chair reads labor leader's sharp remark

A War Labor Board official called a labor leader to relay a decision. The leader reacted angrily, saying I tell the board I said to hell. Chairman William H. Davis then introduced a resolution that was adopted unanimously, noting invitation accepted as a great relief.

Washington Do. c War Labor Board Wm. H. Davis

Open letter to Lewis warns coal strike could cost lives

Private Byron M. Kidgett of Des Moines Iowa writing from an army hospital in New Guinea warns John L Lewis that the coal strike may cost thousands of lives and that returning soldiers will demand a strict accounting.

New York Byron M. Kidgett Des Moines Iowa New Guinea John L. Lewis UMW

For Sale Poland China Hog

Male hog available from Martin Kron. Contact R14 24 for details on quantity and price.

Poland China Martin Kron

Discharges and Surgeries Reported in Brighton Area

Mrs. Warren Donaldson and son William Dale were discharged for home near Brighton. David Jones of Washington R2 and Mrs J J Keegan of Brighton were discharged this morning. Hadley Edmondson at 6092 North “th underwent a major operation. Lawrence Malley of 821 West Washington Mrs E F Bauer and Janet Porter of West Chester had tonsillectomies this morning.

Warren Donaldson William Dale Brighton David Jones Washington J. J. Keegan Hadley Edmondson North “Th Lawrence Malley West Washington E. F. Bauer West Chester Janet Porter

New Address for Cp Donald Proudfit at Myrtle Beach Range

Community notices list Cp Donald E. Proudfit’s new address at Barracks No. 4 Myrtle Beach Bombing Range Myrtle Beach S C. Also reported are visits by Mrs 8 T Taylor of Sterling Kansas Rev Basil McBee and family returning from Albia and other local residents including Mr and Mrs Orlin Wittrig and daughter Mary Carolyn. Word comes that Les Woods has risen from third to second class petty officer in the Naval Reserve. Woods previously managed the local A P store and is now stationed at the U S Naval Armory in Chicago.

Cp. Donald E. Proudfit Myrtle Beach Bombing Range Myrtle Beach S.C Les Woods Naval Reserve Mr. Woods U. S. Naval Armory Chicago

End Negotiation in Mine Dispute and Coal Supply Warning

The report notes continued stalemate in the mine dispute and warns that any major cut in coal would paralyze war production. In Washington the House begins formal debate on the Smith Connally anti strike bill after a bipartisan 211 to 163 vote to block immediate consideration.

Nelson Washington, D.C House Today

Marriage Licenses Issued to Washington and Seattle Pair

A license was issued yesterday at the court house to Gale Y Miller of Washington and Mary Elen Brinkman of Seattle Washington. Harold Adelbert Leet and Carol Jane McDowell, both of West Chester, obtained a license today.

Gale Y. Miller Washington Mary Elen Brinkman Seattle Wash Harold Adelbert Leet Carol Jane McDowell West Chester

New Mining Process Extracts Metals From Low Grade Ore

Chemical balloons lift minerals from low grade ore by attaching to metal grains and creating air bubbles that rise to the surface. Mining camps grind ore in water, sending it to cells where minute amounts of chemicals bind to copper zinc lead nickel tungsten chromium and other metals for collection.

Natives Fod Spaniards In 1571 Manila Bay Defense

The 1571 Manila Bay encounter saw cannon fire from two citadels greeting Spaniards. Antonia de Morga notes local bronze culverins and cast iron weapons predated Spanish arrival. Portuguese capture of Malacca in 1510 yielded 3,000 artillery pieces, 2,000 bronze and the rest iron.

Bay of Manila Antonia de Morga Malacca

Farm expenses cut taxes on income return

In filing the farm income tax return the farmer saves one dollar in taxes for every five dollars of deductible farm expense itemized for subtraction from gross farm income.

Dr Allen Dafoe dies at 59 in Ontario hospital

Dr Allen Kay Dafoe, who attended the birth of the Dionne Quintuplets and credited with saving their lives, died today in North Bay Ontario. He passed away five minutes after admission to a local hospital from pneumonia after returning from a trip to Toronto. He was 59.

North Bay Ontario Upp Allen Kay Dafoe Dionne Dafoe Toronto

Homemakers Canning Hints for Wartime Rationing

Wartime guidance notes increased supplies of pepper cinnamon and allspice for home canning while limits on overall imports persist. Rules set for fuel sugar and rubber ring use outline limits and distribution via War Ration Book I and War Price and Rationing Boards.

D A R Seeks Beads for Native Handwork Flag Day Plan

Seventeen D A R members met with Mrs J E Lemmon for the June gathering led by regent Mrs C O Davis. New member Sara Maurie Davis attended. Officers installed. flag day service slated 7 00 p m at the log cabin on June 14. Members donate beads to Tama reservation for Indian handwork. appeal for more donations and workers.

Daughters of the American Revolution J. E. Lemmon Sara Maurie Davis C. O. Davis R. C. Keagy America Olive Coddington Paul Snakenberg Hugh Hall George Youngbear Chief Youngbear Tama D.A.R Carrol Warford D.A R Nell D. Sexton U.S

New Fashioned Baked Beans with Pineapple and Bacon

A quick easy dinner dish combines canned baked beans with pineapple rings and bacon roll-ups. Pineapple adds vitamins and flavor while the bacon curls finish for a crisp garnish. serves four with simple baking steps.

Red Cross pageant group seeks workers after shipwreck loss

A Red Cross meeting highlighted need for more volunteers as a ship carrying supplies was sunk. Despite intact dressings for distribution, many items were destroyed. Mrs Lemmon and Mrs Davis hosted a tea, with pageant participants named as Mrs Paul Snakenberg Carol Vorgey Nondas Richardson and Mrs Nell Sexton practicing for Flag Day at the log cabin.

Red Cross Paul Snakenberg Carol Vorgey Nondas Richardson Nell Sexton

Waves in Atlantic Gale Reach 44-Foot Heights

In a strong Atlantic gale some waves may reach heights of 44 feet. The report notes extreme seas posing danger to ships and coastal activities during the storm.

Atlantic

Merry Maid Club Sets June Meeting

Eleven members of the Merry Maid club gathered for a pot luck supper at Mrs. Marion McAvoy’s home with two guests, Mrs. Everett Burham and Maxine Marsh. Libbie Musil presided at a short business meeting.

Merry Maid Club Marion McAvoy Everett Burham Maxine Marshall Libbie Musil Wayne Kendrick

Fall program promotes home dried foods in Washington county

Women holding blue ration coupons begin preserving in fall with drying brining and storing root crops pumpkins and squash. County Extension Home Economist Ruth Foster says dried produce will add variety and value next winter though flavor and texture variances exist. Instructions on drying and building home driers will be available in the County Extension Office around July 1.

Washington County Ruth Foster County Extension Home County Extension Office

Mr and Mrs Brown Host Rosemary Club Evening

The Rosemary club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Donald Brown for a bridge evening. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs George Horn for high score and to Mr and Mrs Clive Gray for low score. Mrs Horg also attended.

Rosemary Club Donald Brown George Horn Clive Gray Horg

Chicken Supper at Van Nostrand Home Mystery

Mr and Mrs EB R Van Nostrand hosted a family gathering at a chicken supper to honor May birthdays anniversaries and a June bride Jane McDowell. The centerpiece angel food cake was cut by Mrs BEJ Van Nostrand. Guests included Jesse Mason Cedar Rapids Marion John Barbara Lowell West Chester and Jimmy Van Nostrand Newton.

EB. R. van Nostrand Jane McDowe BE. J. Vee Nostrand Jessie Mason Cedar Rapids Jas Marion John and Barbara Lowell West Chester BE. J. van Nostrand Orm Jimmy Newton

Pythian Sisters Meet at K P Hall

The Pythian Sisters held an evening meeting at the K P Hall with twelve members present. President Mrs. Warren Stews presided and the group voted not to meet in July and August. A potluck supper committee led by Mrs. Metucha, Vina Matiussier, and Carrie Reinert was appointed for June 8. Refreshments were served by Carrie Reinert and Vina Matiussier.

Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Tie Warren Stews Wil Metucha Vina Matiussier Carrie Reinert Vina Manesier

Traveling prize winner named in local note

Mrs Dell Walker and We Gray assisted the hostess in serving refreshments. The next afternoon meets will be held at the home of No Dell Walker.

Dell Walker We Gray

Par cake recipe note cites meat store quickies

Readers are advised to add 1 to 2 cups chopped cooked meat to a regular par cake recipe. Serve with golden brown syrup honey butter preserves or jam for a toothsome quick meal option noted in the article.

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