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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1945

Page

2

Local News From Congaree Field to Maryland Visitors

Mrs Bernard McCarthy and sons Justin Michael and Arden return from Columba near Congaree field where Bernard McCarthy stationed with USMC. Leets Market opens at 105 N Marion. David Rice and son Tommy visit College Park Maryland. Bernard Payne on ten day Navy leave in Washington. Cadet Nurse Ruth Brower home from University Hospital Iowa City for weekend. Major Wendell Booth and Wendie Melinda visit Edmonton Canada. Pvt John Jeffries arrives at an Army base hospital in California.

Bernard McCarthy Justin Michael Arden Columbia Congaree Field T-Set Harry Rice Tommy College Park Belle Gray Rice Charles Kennedy Mr. Rice Maryland University Bernard Payne Washington Kermit Klopfenstein Edgar Payne Mt. Pleasant Navy Ellen Brower Washington, D. C Homer Brower Shoemaker Calif Ruth Brower University Hospital Iowa City Pvt John Jeffries Army Base Hospital California Charles Jeffries

Washington lad hones barter for gadgets with garden produce

A young inventor seeks 75 cents to buy model airplane gadgets and, after an upbeat response from his mother about his allowance, harvests lettuce radishes and onions from the garden to sell door to door. Nine months later a shipment of Hager pottery arrives featuring planters vases and window boxes.

Washington Hager

Paprika rich in vitamin A in Hungarian cuisine

The red spice paprika from mild peppers contributes significant vitamin A to Hungarian diets. Even dried and powdered, paprika remains high in vitamin A, sustaining its culinary and nutritional value.

Woolen gift selections catch the eye at midseason sale

Plain shades and plaids in all wool fabrics attract shoppers. A good selection is offered with prices around 16.50 dollars, appealing to those seeking sturdy, affordable gifts.

Major Leagues Results From Second Game and Rain Delays

Baseball results show Boston 7 Philadelphia 3 in the second game and Cincinnati 3 Pittsburgh 0. Chicago at St Louis rained out. Other schedules list Chicago 4 St Louis 0, Detroit 8 Cleveland 1, Boston 5 Philadelphia 2 in the first game, and Boston 3 Philadelphia in a later entry.

Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburg Chicago St. Louis Detroit Cleveland New York Pet. Leew York Petroit Louis Poston

Four Weeks of August Football Planned at Iowa

Iowa announces four weeks of summer football practice from August 6 to September 1 under acting head coach Clem Crowe. The Hawkeyes prepare to install the T formation for the nine game schedule starting September 29. The squad will include returning veterans, discharged players, and talented 17 year olds, with emphasis on conditioning and maturity. Jerry Niles Jr. of East Moline and others return, boosting an already diverse roster.

Iowa Iowa Cffy University of Iowa Clem PF. Crowe Hawkeyes Crowe Jerry Niles East Moline Clinton High School Niles Navy South Pacific Andy Novasad Chicago Ill Bob Gustafson Rockford, Til Eddie Anderson

Ragan Family Plans Vacation Visit From Denver

Winifred Ragan travels from Denver to spend vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ragan. Two other Ragan daughters Teresa of Chicago and Mrs. Erwin Misenbach and her daughter Marilyn of Davenport are home ten days. Mrs. C R McCutchen Jr now joins the group with daughter Margaret in service, stationed in the WAVE in New Orleans.

Winifred Ragan Denver Colo Charles Ragan Ragan Teresa Chicago Erwin Misenbach Marilyn Davenport C. R. McCutchen, Jr Margaret New Oreans

Hospital notes and births in Fairfield area

Hospital updates list several patients admitted or discharged. Mrs Virgil Wittmer underwent a tonsillectomy and was dismissed. Mr Truman Mast discharged. Mrs Mary Chambers admitted as medical patient. Frank Feltz rereadmitted from University Hospital Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Schantz welcomed a son weighing eight pounds two and a half ounces at 7:35 p.m. George Horn had an appendectomy. Donald Nickerson admitted as medical patient. Dismissals include Mrs Walter Greiner and her son, Mrs John McDowe and Phyllis Cowan. Harriet Clendesning expected discharge later.

Virgil Wittmer Fairfield Truman M. Mast East Polk Street Wilbur Schantz Crawfordsville Walter Greiner John McDowe Phyllis Cowan West Chester Harriet Clendesning East Seventh Street

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