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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
2
The article notes the area of the Netherlands is about 735000 square miles, roughly a quarter the size of the continental United States, illustrating its compact but dense geography.
Tickets for Arthur Brayton lectures in Washington are aimed at sales staff in all businesses. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce, the two 75 cent events on June 8 and June 22 include two dinners. proceeds cover meals while lectures accompany them.
National League standings show varied records as Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston Chicago and New York engage in scheduled games. Wednesday results include Chicago 6 New York 2 and Boston 4 St Louis 3 while Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 2 to 1 and Brooklyn-Pittsburgh was postponed.
Mr. and Mrs. I. Rothschild and Mr. and Mrs. Rudie Schmidt witnessed Paul Thompson of Mt Pleasant pull a 41 pound catfish from the river at Oakland Mills. The catch is said to be the largest ever saved, exciting the community during a Sunday event.
Funeral services were held for Patrick Barnett 24 son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Barnett in New Hampton. The child fractured his leg after a porch step fall and died from shock per his physician.
The commercial ice cream industry in the United States grew to prominence mainly in the past 25 years. Production more than tripled over this period, signaling rapid expansion and modernization of the sector.
Patricia and Ronald Sheetz of Washington D D were discharged last evening while Leroy Doran moved to University hospital in Iowa City yesterday. Robert E Arthur and spouse welcomed a son William Eugene at 1 27 pm weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Marie Mitchell of Crawfordsville was discharged this morning and Beatrice Kessel of Alice Iowa admitted as medical patient before noon. Daniel Kiesey of 220 East Seventh had a tonsillectomy this morning.
Doro thy Darnell and Laura Jean Stout head the 4 H activities as Ames hosts a two day recreation training school June 9 at Ames. McLaughlin Good Luck Headliners and others send delegates while several clubs boast 100 percent registration and uniform turnout. Darlene Sojka presides as Mrs Fladuney oversees officer elections with the top vote getter named president and others filling the remaining posts. The afternoon program includes club officer installations a duet and a Frieze on Washington county girls during 1942.
Local oil dealer Franklin Bostwick Jr reports from Cedar Rapids meeting that gasoline rationing is unnecessary here and in eastern states. He cites figures showing current demand and proposed cuts, notes adequate supplies anticipated by September, and stresses efficient delivery to conserve rubber.
Dimensions take a holiday when there is a mirror-paneled wall in the room. Mirrored areas brighten twilight corners and lend a sense of unlimited spaciousness, making them a popular smart modern feature. Large panels can surround a fireplace or be placed on any wall.
About thirty University of Iowa alumni, led by Bill Green, report to the naval reserve air base in St Louis for pre flight training aimed at earning Navy wings of gold. The group, nicknamed Flying Hawkeyes, includes former players Gerald Ankeny and Robert Bender with Robert A. Frink among them. After ten months they will be commissioned as Ensigns or Marine Corps Lieutenants.
Private Felix P. Dougall of Washington Indiana and Private Willis R. Schwartz of Washington Indiana arrive at the armored force training center at Fort Knox Kentucky. They begin a 12 week course split between basic soldiering and specialized armored unit training under Brig. Gen. Thompson Lawrence.
The average depth of the world’s oceans is about 12,450 feet. This figure reflects a global mean depth indicating substantial variation by location and seafloor topography.
Norton to head the civilian defense council of Washington County under direct United States Army control. The appointment completes the protective unit and will lead intensive training for auxiliary groups. The council lists Edmund D. Morrison Jr., L. I. Norton, Dr. K. E. P. Miller, Earl Ferguson, Mrs. A. E. Baldrige, Leslie Gates among its members.
Dick Edgington formerly of Washington was graduated May 23 from army officer training at Fort Knox and awarded second lieutenant in the Infantry. He began as a corporal in Washington, rose to sergeant at Camp Bowie, then earned Officers Training at Fort Knox among 619 graduates with Lieutenant Polvington among the top twenty. His regular army assignment is not yet announced.
Burlington native George Williams, serving as first cook in the army at Corregidor fortress, is reported missing in action. The mother, Mrs H R Roch, received the word. Williams enlisted in September 1940.
The article notes Catherine II, known as Catherine the Great, ruled Russia as its empress. It highlights her reign and status in imperial history.
In New York three diplomats disembark from the Swedish liner Drottningholm Ray Atherton chief of the European division of the State Department Admiral William D Leahy U S ambassador to Vichy and Maj Gen Blanton Winship former governor of Puerto Rico The body of Mrs Leahy who died in Vichy is also brought back for burial
US and British pressure in Europe and the Pacific prompts fears Japan will strike allied bases and supply lines from Australia to Alaska. A Chungking conference with Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek and the three top US Far East leaders signals direct bearing on theLatest war developments.
Local residents share visits and events across Prairie Flower and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs H L Huber hosted at Harry Rittenhouse’s home near Morning Sun. Helen Holden honored at dinner hosted by Cloyd Knapp. family reunions and social evenings reported. More gatherings include Cedar Township primary election reception duties, summer school attendance by Duane White, and church survey work by Mrs Reeves and Mrs Benson.
Multiple families celebrate birthdays today including Kathleen Mae Crandall three, Linda Rae Lee two, Roger Dennis Has five, Linda Rae See two, and Judith Ann Enfield two. Also noting Rayburn E D and Linda Rae See patrons with concurrent family milestones.
Sioux City reports city and state health authorities and Army Air Base staff administering immunization shots to civilian employees. Smallpox and typhoid vaccines are first on the list.
A ten pound cannon ball unearthed by a construction crew on a West Seattle golf course was embedded four feet underground. Authorities and locals speculate the artifact may have originated from an Indian battle of 1856, suggesting historic military use nearby.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Shai attended Decoration services in Richmond. Mr and Mrs J F Rittenhouse and Mr and Mrs Blaine Holme attended Decoration Day at South English Sunday. S A Munson was a dinner guest at Roberts home. Ezra Sudith assists with custom soybean planting as Ames delegates attend demonstration.
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