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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1944

Page

2

Local Residents Plan Visits and Weddings in Summer

Mrs Mayme Burich and Mrs Kathryn Bartosky travel to Iowa City to visit the daughter Mrs Co BE Neuzil and attend granddaughter Kathryn Neuzil s wedding on June 19. Marguerite Crail leaves for Cincinnati after two weeks here with M M Hebner and friends. Sgt Bernard McCarthy visits then heads to South Carolina for training before returning to duty. Cpl Harold Rathmel in Kansas City Kans visits family. Mrs Albert Bell departs for San Diego after two weeks here. her son Pvt Ralph Bell joins briefly from Chanute Field.

Mayme Burich Kathryn Bartosky Iowa City Marguerite Crail Cincinnati Ohio M. M. Hebner Henrietta Stewart Bernard McCarthy Ae M. C Chicago South Carolina Yongaree Wield Columbia S. C McCarthy Albert Bell San Diego Calif Pvt Ralph Bell Chanuty Field Ill

Hospital Classified Notes Include Fractured Wrist and New Births

AT THE HOSPITAL Larry Cochran son of Mr and Mrs Joe Cochran 402 East Van Buren street admitted yesterday afternoon for a fractured right wrist from a tree fall. He was dismissed this morning. Larry Dean Jackson route three underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mr and Mrs David McCartney Ainsworth are parents of a boy born at 5 28 this morning weighing seven pounds one and a half ounces. Mrs Harry Boileau and son William Harry of Ainsworth Mrs John Russell and daughter Joan Ethel of Brighton were discharged this afternoon.

Larry Cochran and Airs Joe Cochran East van Buren Street Larry Dean Jackson Route Three David McCartney Ainsworth Harry Boileau William Harry

Golf Dinners Announced By Men’s Club Committee

The men’s special golf tournament committee announces regular stag dinners and golf events at the country club all summer. Robert Arthur chairs the committee with Harry Simpson Daryl Ross and Dr A W Clow as members. Dinner follows golf at 8 30 p m with dates June 15 July 6 and July 20 and Emma Barnett in charge of dinners. Further notices will be issued.

Robert Arthur Harry Simpson Daryl Ross A. W. Clow Emma Barnett

Night Games Scheduled as MLB Schedule Lists No Results

No games were completed. Tonight Philadelphia faces Brooklyn with Barrett 3-6 opposing Davis 3-4. Cincinnati matches Pittsburgh as De la Cruz 2-4 toes Sewell 7-2 in the only games on the slate.

Philadelphia Barrett Brooklyn Davis Cincinnati de la Cruz Pittsburgh Sewell St. Louis Detroit New York Chicago Boston A Cleveland Washington

Rock Island inaugurates radio train operation at Blue Island

The Rock Island Lines opened a two way radio system for train operations with a test broadcast from Blue Island Illinois. Equipment links yardmaster offices with Diesel switch engines and locomotive cabs using a sixty foot tower antenna. Federal permits granted in May authorize front and rear end train communications including dispatch and crew radios.

Chicago Rock Island Lines Blue Island Ill Rock Island Roek Island Federal Communications Commission

Convenient monthly and seasonal loan plans explained

Our finance service offers secure loans with a convenient monthly payment plan or a seasonal option for farmers. Call to learn more about confidential and quick loan arrangements on first contact.

Early Return of Fuel Oil Renewal Forms Urged

Washington county OPA urges households to return next season fuel oil renewal forms promptly. Forms mailed today to all users. early return accelerates ration processing and initial summer deliveries to improve service and storage capacity.

Washington County OPA

Three Daily Bible Schools Open in Washington Churches

Daily vacation Bible schools opened yesterday at United Presbyterian Baptist and Presbyterian churches and will run two weeks. Enrollment totals include 60 at United Presbyterian 2 staff at Baptist and 38 at Presbyterian. The Presbyterian program marks the 21st conducted in Washington by Dr. F. W. Eastwood, a pioneer in such undertakings.

United Presbyterian Baptist Presbyterian the Baptist the Presbyterian The Presbyterian Church Washington F. W. Eastwood

Navy Recruiters Schedule Change On Thursday

Navy recruiter John Russell Van Osdel announced a revised travel plan with recruiting done in Washington on Thursday afternoons at the post office. He noted Burlington station is on a quota basis and urged enlistments before the quota fills.

John Russell van Osdel Navy Burlington Washington van Osdol

In Memory of Lt. Jack W. Rippel

Mrs. Donna Rippel expresses a mourning tribute describing longing and memory. The poem recalls past joys, romance, and warmth from the deceased, portraying enduring presence through song and memory across life.

Jack W. Rippel Donna Rippel

How to Treat Tomato Seeds for Disease Control

Soak seeds 25 minutes in 122 degree water using a thermometer. Wet with warm water first, place in a cheesecloth bag, then dip in cold water afterward. Dry on paper, dust with Arasan or Seme san to prevent seed rot, and then plant.

Onion Juices Highlight Versatile Kitchen Flavor Uses

A note promotes using onion juice to enhance dishes from creamed spinach and potato pancakes to hash and broiled meats. It suggests splashing lemon juice over fish and mushrooms for a refined taste.

Marriage of Bernard Hahn and Opal Robertson at Keota

Bernard Hahn G M 2 C and Opal Robertson were wed May 22 at Saint Mary's church Keota in a single ring ceremony. Matron of honor was Mrs. Marcella Monaghan and Albert Kahn was best man. Twenty four guests attended the breakfast at Central Car. The cake by Mrs. Meeker E Hess was red white and blue. The bride is a 1918 graduate of Weisman high school who taught rural schools in Washington and Johnson counties. The groom, a farmer east of Keota, joined the navy two years ago.

Opal Robertson Ray H. Robertson Wellman Mr. Hahn Nick Hahn Nhecta Saint Mary's Church Keota Kempker Marcella Monaghan Albert Kahn Central Car Meeker E. Hess Weisman Washington Johson Navy

Order of Rainbow Plans Annual Picnic

The Order of Rainbow Girls met at Masoni temple with acting mother advisor Mrs. Snakenberg in the absence of Mrs. Harp. Lila Holden presided. They planned the annual Rainbow picnic for Monday evening June 19 and named planning and telephone committee members.

Order of Rainbow Girls Masoni¢e Temple Paul Snakenbers John Harp Lila Holden Virginia Shepherd Beverly Brown Mary Jewell Holbert Jane Pauls Marie Blattner Maranda Martin Washington Assembly Muscatine Assembly Lois Mace Bette Snakenberg Faith Frances Whisler

Social calendar lists numerous community group meetings

A dense schedule lists Pythian Sisters and OES regulars, Bethel Missionary Society luncheon, Grace Hill and Harmony clubs activities, Christmas and civic committee gatherings, plus many unit meetings with times, hosts, and locations across Ainsworth area community organizations.

Vodickas celebrate wedding anniversary and Bell birthday

Mr and Mrs Joe Vodicka observe a wedding anniversary today. Carmen Leigh Bell, daughter of Stewart and Mrs Bell, smiles on her birthday cake as two candles are lit. Her escort is a second class petty officer in the U S Navy.

Joe Vodicka Carmen Leigh Bell Stewart Bell U. S. Navy

Local children celebrate birthdays in Harper area

Leslie Gene Altenhofen turns one today, Nancy Lee Harter marks four, James Lyle Schulty is ten, Clifford LeRoy Horak reaches eleven. Birthday wishes go to twins Thora Reynolds and Nora Marsh, plus Vivian Stover and Harry G. Simpson.

Leslie Gene Altenhofen Maurice Altenhofen Harper Nancy Lee Harter Wilbur Harter Route Two James Lyle Schulty Lyle Schulty T’s Clifford LeRoy Horak Louis Hor Thora Reynolds Nora Marsh Vivian Stover Harry G. Simpson

Durst and Allen Wed in Slater Methodist Parsonage

Fern Durst daughter of Mrs Hazel Durst and Arnold F Allen son of Lemuel Allen of Slater were married Sunday afternoon at the Slater Methodist parsonage Rev Fred E Miller officiated at four o clock Attendants were Mr and Mrs Paul Long The bride wore pastel blue with blue accessories and a pink carnation corsage Mrs Long wore black sheer with pink carnations Mrs Allen a Washington high school graduate 1938 and employed at American Pearl Button company Arnold Allen a Slater high school and Iowa State College Ames graduate has been with Reinsurance company of Grinnell They will reside on the Lemuel Allen farm in Slater

Fern Durst Hazel Durst Arnold F. Allen Lemuel Allen Slater Fred E. Miller Paul Long Allen Washington High School American Pearl Button Company Slater High School Iowa State College Ames Reinsurance Company Grinnell

Presbyterian prayer meeting and union meeting announced

Presbyterian morning prayer session will convene at 9 30 Wednesday at the church. A union gathering for local employees will be held tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock at K C Hall. Howard Messer serves as president.

Presbyterian K. C. Hall Howard Messer

Louis Spenler Celebrates 17th Birthday Today

Louis Spenler, son of Mrs. Et terine Spenler, marks his seventeenth birthday today with family and friends in a family observance.

Louis Spenler Etterine Spenler

Population of National Forests Doubles in Twenty Years

The national forests show a more than threefold rise in wildlife over two decades, averaging six animals per square mile. Deer are most common, followed by elk, black bears, antelopes, mountain goats, and other species like bighorn sheep, moose, grizzly bears, Alaska brown bears, and wild bears.

National

Farm Labor Time To Feed One Person For A Year

A study estimates twelve hours of farm labor can produce enough wheat to feed one person for a year while growing broilers to feed a person for a year requires 419 hours of work.

Sunset Park Picnic Plans Under Baptist Group

Sunset park event invites Loyal Women’s class of Baptist church to a picnic with sand wiches and dish to pass and table service. Rain barrels will be opened. Mee A. W. Yard and co-hosts Mrs. Mary Starr and Mrs. Mary Johnson listed.

Mothers and Daughters of United Presbyterian Church Church Silas Ross Friendship Club Lydia Gideon Manford Wilcox Ainsworth John Rittenhouse Logan Ahrens W. Main St Eli Cook J. K. Veck B. Main St Harry Simpson E. Main St Azuba Park Sunset Park Ralph Junkin Merle Turner T. B. Brown Darrel Ross S. 4Th Ave Loyal Women's Class of Baptist Church A. W

Burma Population Breakdown by Ethnic Groups

The article lists Burma’s population as about 17 million with 12 million Burmese, 1.5 million Karens, 1.2 million Shans, 1 million immigrant Indians, and roughly 1 million frontier tribes including Chins and Kachins plus other immigrants such as 250 thousand Chinese.

Burma

Garden Department Tour Visits Members Gardens

Garden department members and friends toured Washington yesterday afternoon visiting gardens of department members and others. The group visited the Havel Patterson and Wheelan gardens and noted many combined flower and vegetable plots. The tour skipped the Melinski garden due to few blooms but will return later.

Garden Department Washington John Havel D. J. Patterson Agnes Wheelan Joe Melinski Harry Turner Turners

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Wolf’s Flower Shop Cpl Harold J. Rathmel Kansas City Kan Neva Jean Fexally Noone National League Lh. Pet Mt Fou Pittsburg Cincinnatti Boston Philadelphia Om T. W. Harwood Insurance Agency Westphal Jewelry Little Stephen Bernard Hahn G.M Mrs. Hahn Yorktown Order of Rainbow Pythian Sisters K.P. Hall O.E.S Bethel Missionary Society W. Z. Allen Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Vailey Ladies Aid Society Harmony Club Boyd Stephens Linger Longer Club Everett Schmitt Katie Schmitt Braden Clayton Bear Just Us Club John Cacwell Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Will Miller Merry Makers Club Orva Scott U and I Club W. A. Bealer Harry Drake H.H. Club Merl Jeffries Arnold Allen Dylan WL B Ellen Kay Lemmon Ses I. T. Rehmel R. & Shannon Early Simpson Bessie Bell California I. E. Coffey Late Stout, Sr West Chester Clarence Logan Joe Falk Des Moines State Clothiers Haelmani Montgomery Ward
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