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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1943
Page
2
Short excerpts from letters received from Washington County boys serving in the armed forces. The notes reflect daily life, morale, and updates from duty stations abroad.
Pvt W L Johnson writes from San Francisco to Mrs Vernon Witting about military camp life and the value of home newspapers. He recalls reading the Washington Evening Journal's sports pages and humor columns and asks for a subscription to boost morale. He mentions exchanging newspapers with fellow servicemen and hopes to keep up with home life.
Crawfordsville community reports the Martins return to J Cannon's home after decades away in Kansas and Washington. Despain transfers to Ottumwa for railroad work. Invitations sent for Crawfordsville High School's 18th annual alumni reunion June 25 at the Methodist church. Local residents, nurses trainees, and servicemen are noted with weekend visits and family gatherings.
New York leads Washington 4 1 in the only scheduled game. Night matchups feature Wenslofff at Leonard, Newhouser at Smith, Niggeling at Humphries, and Harris or Black at Judd plus Flores for the Philadelphia Boston clash.
Monday results St Louis beat Cincinnati 5 to 3 and Boston defeated Brooklyn 4 to 2. Pairings include Cincinnati Walters and Riddle vs St Louis Gumbert and Pollet. Chicago Prim visits Pittsburgh Sewell while Brooklyn R Melton faces New York C Melton. Boston Salvo and Tiarrett oppose Philadelphia Fuchs and Gerheauser.
Mr and Mrs C O Dauben berger of Albia visited Sunday with son O J Daubenberger and family. Norma Daubenberger spends the week with grandparents E H Shuitz and R J Thornton. Mrs J C Thornton of Cedar Rapids visits her son R J Thornton. Washington resident Max Mitchell visited his brother. John Lease of Davenport and Paul Hultquist of Davenport visit locally. Chester Piper and daughter Judy spend Sunday in Memphis Missouri with his parents.
The American Forestry Association lists five tree species with individuals at least 200 feet tall. Redwoods reach 300 feet, Sequoias 272, Douglas fir 221, red gum 200, and sugar pine 200. Alaska’s Sitka spruce tops 204 feet.
Ruth Beitel daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ashley H. Beitel of Moline married Douglas Eastwood son of Dr. I W Eastwood in a candlelight ceremony at First Congregational Church Moline. The couple will reside in Iowa City after a wedding trip.
A potluck dinner at Sunset Park honored Dean Batterson and Warren Hampton who will leave June 23 for the army. Attendees included Leslie Brecht parcel, Wanda Batterson, Don Batterson, Helen Sheetz, Alma O Conner, Al Batterson, Mary Johnson, Elmer Batterson family, Sandra Lee Batterson, James Batterson family, Ted Anderson family, and Wayne Stransky family.
Grace Nordyke of Des Moines returned home to resume duties at the state house after a two weeks vacation with friends in New York City. In Agency, services were held for Thomas Scott Benson, son of Cpl. and Mrs. George Benson, with family in attendance. The Rainbow Grand Assembly will meet in Des Moines June 15 to 17 with Washington chapter representatives Donna Belle Kephart Dorothy Putman Virginia Gibson and Gayle Davis attending.
Mrs George W Stewart receives note from Maude Hott of 218 West Main Dun dee Ill about Alma Brindley’s severe heart ailment and long illness. The letter notes Alma’s decline and mentions the late sister Mrs W R Cubbins who died over three years ago.
Attractive genuine leather belts marketed for men with emphasis on durability and style. Claims of long-lasting good appearance and quality construction. Suitable gift suggestion centered on Father’s Day style appeal.
Sport shirts grow in popularity each year offering easy fit and cooling comfort for work sport or casual wear. Available in long or short sleeves for versatile use.
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