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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
2
Local News Snippets From Edenton to Iowa City
Local social notes list Edenton visits by Kenton Kurtz and family with Washington friends and a Wapello stop at the Biklen home. Iowa City hosts a six year summer intensive course on management for sixty industrial participants as war production speeds up. Prof. Ralph Barnes leads the program to improve efficiency and output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Kurtz
Kurtz
Edenton
N. C
Boice Kurtz
Moline
Ainsworth
E. W. Spessard
Washington
Wapello
Charles Biklen
Frank Kurtz
Burlington
Iowa City
University of Iowa
United States
Canada
College of Engineering
Ralph Barnes
Flying Grandmother Earns Private Pilot's License
Wayland resident Osie Martin is described as Wayland's flying grandmother after earning a private pilot's license with 140 flight hours. She passed final tests at Washington airport, piloting 1 hour 20 minutes under examiner direction, while her husband John B. Martin also holds a private pilot's license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Osie Martin
Washington
John B. Martin
Hospital Admissions and Discharges In Wayland Area
Lloyd Arnold of 715 North Fifth avenue was admitted as a medical patient this morning. Warren Schlatter of Wayland underwent an emergency appendectomy. Mrs. Garland Marion and her son Cleo Dean, also of Wayland, were discharged this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Arnold
North Fifth Avenue
Warren Schlatter
Wayland
Garland Marion and Son
Cleo Dean
Secret Weapon Eyes of American Fighters
Among the best and least acclaimed, American eyes are praised as skilled care enhances vision on the firing line and in production. American vision is credited with top scores in world history, with cheers for the eyes behind gun sights bomb sights and battleside efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
American Vision
Allied Breakthroughs In Normandy Advance Reported
The War update details new gains from the Bayeux area with Canadian third division in the allied push. Parachute landings involved Canadian and British forces near Bernieres Caen and the Orne estuary as Bernieres falls. US air units reach France while RAF squadrons support Normandy landings amid poor weather limiting German air activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernieres
Caen
Orne
U. S
France
R.A.F
Normandy
Sulphur Dust Fights Chigger Attacks in Summer
Chiggers flourish in warm seasons and infest grassy areas. Entomologists advise daily sulphur dust on bodies of children and on adults whenever in brush. After exposure give children a hot bath with mild soap, then rinse. Use ammonia or salt solutions to relieve itching and Colodian for bites. If infection occurs, apply mild antiseptic like mercurochrome or iodine.
Cotton and Alcohol Form Cold-Resistant Plastic
Robert J. Metzler announced a plastic made from cotton and alcohol called ethyl cellulose that resists extreme cold and heat. It can insulate airplane engine wires in subzero conditions and is used to stamp aluminum parts, with production expanded for war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Metzler
Metzler
Results of Major League Games Thursday
Washington beat Philadelphia 7 to 6 and Boston defeated New York 8 to 7. Cleveland won 4 to 3 against St Louis as Chicago at Detroit was postponed. Tonight’s games feature Wynn against Christopher and Poat facing Munches. Only games scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Wynn
Christopher
Poat
Munches
Washington Philadelphia
Baseball Standings and Tonight’s Games
Brooklyn faces Philadelphia after a 6 3 loss in game one. New York 6 Boston 4 and Chicago 10 Pittsburgh 6 headline the night slate with Hutchinson and McLish topping pitching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet. Es
Pitteburah O
P1e
CIES
Vie Ce
Moore Ccenmotece
Pied
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Hutchinson
McLish
Passeau
Ostermueller
Immanuel Lutheran Bible School Closes
The two week Vacation Bible School at Immanuel Lutheran Church ends with 35 pupils enrolled and good attendance despite weather. Classes were led by Mrs. F. E. Wendland, Dorothy Schmidt, and Pastor Wendland. A poster display is in Sunday school rooms. parents are invited to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
FE. H. Wendland
Dorothy Schmidt
Wendland
Sunset Park
Ancient Redwood Story Reveals Deep Time Lessons
Berkeley forestry associate Emanuel Fritz recounts a fallen redwood over 1,200 years old. The giant, 310 to 320 feet tall and nearly nine feet across at Columbus era, left scorch marks from fires in 1595 1789 1806 1820 and shows flood deposits shaping its root system and ground level rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Fritz
Berkeley
University of California
England
America
How to Clean Live Crabs Quickly and Safely
The article explains killing crabs by inserting a sharp knife between the eyes, removing the mouth eyes and gills, loosening the sand bag, and lifting out the ventral fluid bag. Then turn the crab over, remove the apron, wash thoroughly, and dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Ordinator of Fisheries
Edenton Navy Couple Wed In Simple Baptist Ceremony
Hettie Hollowell and Kenton Kurtz married June 5 at Edenton Baptist Church with Rev. R. E. Wells officiating. The couple, visiting relatives during his eight day leave from the Navy Air Corps, will establish home at 2300 West Church Street Edenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Kurtz
AOM
Navy Air Corps
Harvey Point
N. C
Iowa
Boice SK Kurtz
Moline
Ill
Hettie Hollowell
J. W. Hollowell
Edenton
Mr. Kurtz
Baptist Church
R. E. Wells
Washington High School
Plow City Flying Service
United States Navy
West Church Street
WN. CO
Mrs Timmerman Hosts Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid
Mrs Raymond Timmerman served yesterday as hostess for the June meeting of the Ladies Aid Society at Trinity Lutheran Church. Seven members and six visitors attended as Pastor Alton Koch of Mt Pleasant led the devotional service and Rev Koch spoke on Parent Youth Relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Timmerman
Ladies Aid Society
Trinity Lutheran Church
Alton Koch
Mt. Pleasant
R. G. Wesaler
Koch
O. E. S. Discontinues Summer Meetings
Members of the Order of Eastern Star meeting at the Masonic temple voted not to meet in July and August. An invitation from Keota chapter to attend a June 13 meeting honoring Helen Bower was read. Kalona chapter invited Washington chapter to Kalona June 20 initiation. Next regular meeting set for Sept. 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Keota
Helen Bower
Kalona
Washington
Birthday greetings mark community celebration day
The town notes multiple birthdays as Dennis Allen Jurging Leanna Ruth Lunning Patricia Ann Kallous Janet Sweet Edith Miller James Marsh Ruby Hinton Oren Romine John May Frank Dvorak J T Wea ger Mary Via sek and others observe birthdays. Two Washington servicemen Dale Bower Don Bealer and relatives Cora Davis Jean Koenig Rex Robinson share in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Miller
James Marsh
Ruby Hinton
Crawfordsville
Oren Romine
East 76
John May
Frank Dvorak
J. T. Weager
Wayland
Mary Viasek
Mrs C Rhodebeck Hosts Rural Woman's Club Meeting
Mrs C Rhodebeck hosted six Rural Women's Club members and guests at Winfield yesterday afternoon. Mrs Frank Pringle led the program with roll call, a tribute to father, and Ted Simons described Juneteenth Holiday observed June 19 in the south. Refreshments were served after the program with help from Mary Jane Rhodebeck Darlene Humston and Dorothy Jean Kellogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Rhodebeck
Rhodebeck
Mary Jane Rhodebeck
Darlene Humston
Dorothy Jean Kellogg
Social Calendar Items and Meetings
Mrs Harold Putnam hosts Lueseey Pythian Sisters and families supper at K P hall at 6 30 p m bring dish to pass table service sandwiches Loyal Sisterhood Sunday school class Meth church June social 2 p m in church social hall Ann Judson Circle 7 30 p m Sunset park If weather unfavorable meet at church Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society 6 p m Sunset park coffee and rolls furnished bring dish to pass table service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lueseey Pythian Sisters and Families
K.P. Hall
Loyal Sisterhood
Church Social Hall
Ann Judson
Sunset Park
Alma Hearne
Putting Contest At Country Club Entertains Guests
110 guests attended the family night dinner at the Country Club hosted by the June dinner committee chaired by Mrs A E Baldrige. Decorations featured roses coralbell and peonies. Outdoor entertainment included a putting contest between men and women. the women won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Baldrige
I. W. Shenefelt
Hridge
Lester Orr
E. E. Stutsman
Mrs Cray Hosts Riverside Ladies Club Afternoon
Mrs Bert Cray served as hostess yesterday at her Riverside area home for members of a local social club. The gathering highlighted community fellowship as attendees enjoyed refreshments and conversation in the afternoon setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Cray
Riverside
Valley Aid Society Holds All Day Meeting at Church
The Valley Ladies Aid Society met at the church for an all day gathering. A cooperative luncheon welcomed one new member five children and four visitors. Plans for an ice cream social were made and members will bring cookies or candy for a drive to send five boys in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Lois Deal
Lillie Feltz
Grace Tinnes
Canned Rhubarb and Strawberries Prep Tips
Ruth Foster notes rhubarb should be trimmed washed and cut into half inch lengths. Add sugar per quart and draw out juice then boil pack hot and process ten minutes in a boiling water bath. Rhubarb can be baked soft before packing. strawberries require about fifteen minutes processing.
Ruth Nichol Society June Meeting Led by Mrs Hamil
Fourteen members of the Ruth Nichol Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Floyd Ham il. Devotions were led by Mrs. Boyd White who read a Longfellow poem Builders. Mrs George Rudiger closed with prayer. Mrs Oscar Lane reviewed the missionary magazine briefly. Mrs Lloyd Walker reviewed Silent Billions Speak. President Mrs Raymond Anderson led a short business session with roll call about husbands or sons in service. The afternoon ended with social time and refreshments hosted by Mrs Clyde Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nichol
Boyd White
Longfellow
George Rudiger
Oscar Lane
Missionary
Lloyd Walker
Raymond Anderson
Clyde Putnam
Turtle harvest potential noted by fishery experts
Although only a few of the roughly 50 US freshwater turtle species are currently exported in large quantities, fishery experts say nearly all turtles are edible and production could rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Musicians of the Fifth Marines Honored for WWI Valor
Soldiers who served as stretcher bearers, medics, and messengers with the Fifth Marines at Belleau Wood in 1918 earned decorations and many did not return. The unit now wears the French fourragere for thrice cited conspicuous action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Marines
Belleau Wood
Fifth Regiment
Canteloupe as a Vitamin C source when citrus scarce
The article suggests using cantaloupe to maintain Vitamin C intake during citrus shortages. It notes cantaloupe provides a useful amount of the vitamin and can complement other fruits in the diet.
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W.E. Farrell
Frank E. Frazier
Burdell Marshall
Camp Livingston
Gracie Housechild
Dallas
Texas
Marshall
C. G. Marshall
Phil Antonoff
Des Moines
Iowa Clothiers Association
Eben Davis
Crawfordaville
Lila Holden
University Hospital
G. B. Holden
Little's Furniture
Lemmon
Bayeux
Immanuel Lutheran Bible School
Mrs. Timmerman
Ladies Aid
O.E.S
Dennis Allen Jurging
R. A. Jurging
Leanna Ruth Lunning
Henry Lunning
Patricia Ann Kallous
Charles Kallous
Janet Sweet
Keith Sweet
Dale Bower
Don Bealer
Cora Davis
Jean Koenig
Rex Robinson
Marguerite Hicks
Hampton
Arthur Ene
C. Rhodebeck
Mrs
Harold Putnam
Country Club
Mrs. Cray
Valley Aid Society
S and C Club
Maxine Nicola
Kenneth
Laurel Kucera
Earnest Bowman
Fred Kucera
Ae Pav Square
Os Vegar
Ruth Foster
Ruth Nichol Society
F. Hamil
Martin's
Husky Boys
Gabardine
Sansor
Giood
Blue
Leisure Coats
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