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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1944

Page

2

Local News Highlights From Crawfords Ale and Surrounding Areas

Mrs J I King of Crawfords ale visits her great nephew Gunner Joyce H Messenger of Wapelle who just returned from thirty two months on sas duty aboard the ill fated aircraft carrier Hornet now assigned to special gunnery training and soon to Washington DC for schooling. Elwell to Boys State at Grinnell College and many local moves include NATO era homecomings and family travels across Denison Davenport Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis with hospital births and surgeries noted.

J. I. King Crawfordsale Gunner Joyce H. Messenger Wapelle Hornet Washington, D.C

Appreciation note from Amy Maxine Rickey

Amy Maxine Rickey thanks everyone who remembered her during a recent hospital stay with warm appreciation and best wishes for all.

Hospital updates on local residents this morning

Mrs. Walter Duvall of West Chester underwent a major operation at the hospital this morning. George Dowell of 740 East Main Street was discharged today, with afternoon dismissals for Maxine Rickey of Crawfordsville and E Rudolph of Righton.

Walter Duvall West Chester George Dowell East Main Street Maxine Rickey Crawfordsville E. §. Rudolph Righton

Major League Baseball Results and Tonight's Schedule

National League standings show St Louis at 29 14 and Brooklyn at 21 29 with Pittsburgh at 16 19. Tonight’s games include Boston at New York and Philadelphia at Brooklyn, with Cincinnati at Pittsburgh listed as postponed.

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Baseball Standings and Schedule Note

American League details show team records and batting averages with scattered figures. The night slate lists Newhouser vs Grove in Detroit at Chicago and Borony vs Hughson in New York at Boston as the only scheduled games.

WW. L. Pet TR Knee Soto Ee Tee Kennes Ps Ae Corriumsiaine Oak Philadelphia Cleveland Fashington Detroit Newhouser Chicago Grove New York Borony Boston Hughson

Fort Wayne visitors extend Memorial visit to Indiana kin

Mrs Willard Peri of Fort Wayne Indiana spent a week at Washington county hospital and is now visiting at the home of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs R S Warfel. Her sister in law Margie Perl also stays at the Warfel home for an extended visit. Mrs Olive Coddington traveled to Moline Illinois to visit her son Herbert W Coddington and family including grandson Staff Sergeant James Coddington on a short furlough.

Willard Peri Fort Wayne Ind Washington County Hospital Warfel Margie Perl Warfels Olive Coddington Moline Ill Herbert W. Coddington James Coddington William Shebanek Laverne and Evelyn Lone Tree Rose Shebanek St. Mary’s St. Mary’s Church Gertrude Rummelhart Agnes Brophy Leo Brophy Riverside Cedar Falls Iowa B. J. Unforth Mary Lynne Barbara R. H. Heitigman Helen Critz Akron Bob Henn Chicago B. V. Garbry Grace Stacy John Thurman Ft. Madison H. © Brooks Grace Weaver A. J. Wyse Delores Troyer Orie Miller Bellevue Burlington David J. G. Roth Will Notzinger Everette Roth Crawfordsville

Cigarette Letters Reported At Legion Meeting

At the Legion gathering over 60 postcards from soldiers overseas were noted as received from cigarette collections led by Leon Beatty post. General Grahl urged State Guard workers to arrange camp access this summer. A nominating committee of Ed Squire, Matt Whittaker and Harry Simpson was named for next month’s post election. Ice cream, coffee and cookies were served.

Legion Leon Beatty Charles H. Grahl State Guard Ed Squire Matt Whittaker Harry Simpson

Wetcleaning Process Overview for Garment Care

Wetcleaning is a cleaning method using water to remove soil that resists dry cleaning solvents. Prompt wetting and drying of fabrics minimizes color loss and reduces the chance of shrinkage in garments.

Sebago Potato Thrives in Many Soils and Against Blight

The Sebago potato thrives on a variety of soils and shows strong blight resistance. It yields well and makes an excellent choice for home gardeners to plant.

Riverside primary election yields quiet polling

Riverside Iowa voters turned out at 15 percent for the Monday primary, with 95 residents casting ballots. Local officials on the Receiving and Counting Boards, plus clerks, handled the proceedings as community life included visits from returning service members and graduates.

Riverside Riverside City Iowa Township D. S&s Alva Bell Zelda Shebek F.V. Skubal Lew Waldschmidt Corporal Francis Waldschmidt Camp McPherson Georgia Harold Waldschmidt Iowa City Claude Armbruster Newport News Virginia Albert Dann C. B. Rice Frank Streb Margie Patricia Mougin Francis Armbruster

Glen McCoy Jr advances in Navy status home letter

Wayland report notes Glen McCoy Jr aboard an aircraft carrier has been promoted to MM3 Petty Officer Third Class after seven weeks at sea. Parents Mr and Mrs Glen McCoy receive the news with pride as local residents share weekend visits and church events.

Ezra Wittiner Wayland Glen McCoy Glen, Jr Milton Pichard Mt. Pleasant Shirley Vernie Matson Burlington Alberta Ogg Kenneth Goff Edward Witting Mary

Union D Day Prayer Service in Presbyterian Church

A union D Day prayer service was led by local ministers at 2 p.m. in the Presbyterian church in Columbus Junction with the church two thirds full. Stores in Columbus Junction and Columbus City closed for fifteen minutes in the forenoon.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Presbyterian Church Columbus City

Vitamin Source Cabbage Noted for High Vitamin C

The article highlights cabbage as a premier source of vitamin C. It emphasizes its nutritional value and popularity in dietary discussions.

Christian Scientists See Freedom As Spiritual Gift Meeting in Boston

The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston held its annual meeting with thousands present as the board described freedom as a spiritual gift to be realized through understanding. Paul Stark Seeley was named president for the year, succeeding Cassette Be McKenzie, and officials warned that new disability insurance bills could threaten Christian Science practice freedoms.

Boston Christian Science Board of Directors First Church of Christ, Scientist Tor Christ Jesus Paul Stark Seeley Cambridge Mother Shurch The Massachusetts

War Memorial Plan Endorsed

Discussion of the building proposal continues with steps to present it to other organizations. Ensign Bob Thompson, on furlough during ship refit after long Pacific service, gave a brief talk.

Bob Thompson Pacific

Noble Locals brief notes from Noble column

Mrs. Joe Zook returned home from South Bend Ind with two grandchildren for an indefinite stay. Mr and Mrs E J Freyenberger visited their son William and family near Havre. Mr and Mrs Otto Frey and sons called at August Zieglowsky home near Haskins. Mrs H L Metzker returned from Versailles Mo after an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs.

Vernon W. Frey Noble Joe Zook South Bend Ind E. J. Freyenberger William Havre Otto Frey August Zieglowsky Haskins H. L. Metzker Versailer

Potatoes Rich in Vitamins and Nutrients

Potatoes can supply up to a quarter of an average adult's vitamin C needs along with B vitamins iron phosphorus and other minerals plus quality protein and starch serving as a fuel food.

Funeral for Mrs. Cora Darnell Noted in Washington

Mr and Mrs H J Yoder attended the funeral of cousin Mrs Cora Darnell in Washington Tuesday morning. Sunday dinner guests at D S Graber's included Mr and Mrs J J Rich and Mr and Mrs W J Graber and their son John. John Garrick was an afternoon caller. Susan and Kathryn Reschly visited their aunts Ethel and Alice Hunt in Mt Pleasant last week. Mr and Mrs J M Hick and son Wayne visited Milton Nobel's home Monday evening. Cocoa was used medicinally by Cortes in 1528 after returning from Middle America.

F. J. Conrad Keosauqua C. K. Seehantz Wayland Mennonite Fred Klopfenstein Pleasant Harry Davis Washington Delight Beesly Elizabeth Aun Easehbacker H. J. Yoder Cora Darnell D. S Susan Kathryn Reschly Ethel and Alice Hunt Mt. Pleasant Mrs. J. M. Hick Wayne Milton Nobel Cortez Middle America

Soybean Sprouts as Versatile Ingredient Guide

Describes uses for soybean sprouts in salads steaming and seasoning with onion or other seasonings. Notes can be panned with a small amount of oil or herbs like chives or parsley and combined with vegetables or meats.

Pear Canning Surges During 1942 U S Harvest

In 1942 the United States canned more than ten million bushels of pears as part of a broader fruit processing drive. Overall pear production ranged between 26 and 30 million bushels that year, reflecting substantial output and canning activity.

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