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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1944

Page

3

Death of Mrs Mildred Guthrie Mentioned as Upright Christian Woman

The obituary notes Mrs Mildred Guthrie who lived eighty six years, survived by son Den of Moline and daughter Blanche Miller of Chicago. Funeral held Saturday. Also covered are visitors Hans and Mrs Dudenhaus from Schenectady, D A R rummage sale, and Flag Day activities with remarks by Fred Downing on a proposed 125000 bond for a Memorial building.

Mildred Guthrie Den Moline Blanche Miller Chicago Washington Hans Duddenhaus Schenectady New York California Germany Kindrgarten D.A.R W.R.C Legion Hall Snakenberg Fred Downing Downing

What Does the Flag Mean to You This Flag Theme

A vivid patriotic speech extols the flag as symbol of liberty justice and unity appealing to citizens to reflect on its cost in lives and hardship. It notes soldiers comrades and landowners bearing the flag and mentions a hemp processing machine demo and War Bond purchases led by Ode Ferguson and Walter Oetjen as part of the effort.

Ode Ferguson Walter Oetjen Washington Scott and Taylor Lincoln Grant Sherman

Hospital notices and personnel health updates

Readable items show multiple hospital discharges and admissions from Washington county locations including Keota Wayland Ainsworth Brighton Riverside and 1200 West Main. Notable patients include Roslyn Bowser Carla Bennell Elizabeth McPherson and others with tonsillectomies appendectomies and X ray treatments. Dr Boice mentions family in India and New Guinea notes.

Harry Jones Sarah Ellen East van Buren Street Lloyd Kindig Larry Kent Wayland Roslyn Bowser West Chester Reita Kay Augustine Keota Carrol Lorene Virginia Ann Leet West Main Street Ralph Kerr Russell David Route Four Walter Smith Donald Droll Ainsworth

Passing Years and Honors Highlight Local Notices

Roberta Brown, granddaughter of Mrs. M. W. Bailey, wins Baldwin prize for best English. her sister Nancy earns honorable mention. Florence Hearne Brookhart, aka Pat, receives MD from George Washington University. Grand Knight J. M. Kelly elected in Washington. Fourth of July plans, rural graduation notes, births, marriages, and local society items follow.

Roberta Brown M. W. Bailey Eleanor Bailey Gardner Burlington Nancy Robin Brookhart Florence Hearne Brookhart Pat George Washington University

Deaths of the Week in Frederick and Wayland

Death notices for Mrs. P. L. Bicher age 83 in Wayland and widow of John Swisher aged 87 at the Jones home in Frederick Maryland. Survivors include two brothers and five grandchildren. Also reported killed Lt. Hayden Hughes son of Mr and Mrs John Hughes reported MIA by war dept via Red Cross.

John Swisher Leanna Swisher Jones Jones Frederick Joseph E. Day Brighton John A. Day New Sharon P. L. Bicher Leslie Hicher Wayland Hayden Hughes John Hughes Red Cross Sam Neff Neff Virginia May Davison Washington County Hospital John Davison Coppock Jimmy W. J. Masson William Masson Great Lawes, Ill Dave Masson Champaign Lloyd Scott Henrietta Marble Scott Ralph Scott Minneapolis Lloyd Scott England Frank McFarlane Red Cloud Neb Glenn

Washington News Roundup Sees Mil ler Stay and Female Civic Rise

Washington residents celebrate Dr Fred Miller and family extending stay. Marriage licenses issued for David JF Wentworth and Lillian E Kraemer in Brighton. City to elect a woman mayor and four women police, while men sell bonds. Several obituaries and society notes follow including Mrs W A Henry and Mrs Louise Mae Springman. Ames graduates Percy Walton and George McClean return from Ames.

Arrow Shots From Democrat Forty Years Ago

A reflective column from a past Democrat era offers social commentary on money, popularity, ambition, youth blame, addressing strangers, book agents, and gendered expectations, including views on aging and automobiles.

Union park services begin June 25 in evening

The Union services in the park will start on June 25 in the evening. The report notes various local happenings including a collision near the airport, railway workers hospitalized, June rainfall totals, and multiple marriages and community events.

Onions require well drained soil and rich fertilizer

Agronomists advise farmers and gardeners on fertilizing onions. Commercial growers use heavy fertilizer per acre with stable manure. Gardeners should apply at least 7 quarts of fertilizer per 100 feet of row and side dress with 3 to 4 quarts of a 100-10 fertilizer.

Foreign-born Americans Show Fewer Divorces

The foreign-born in the United States have fewer separations than native whites. The stronger family systems abroad and religion may account for this. Divorces among the foreign-born are 50 percent less.

United States

Mild Onion Shallots Growing Tips and Planting

Mild onion shallots, a form of the onion used for cooking, have a mild flavor. They are grown from sets and may be planted in fall in mild-winter regions or in spring in colder states.

Healing Drugs Discover a Therapeutic Yet Safe Agent

A historical report notes that no drug in history has combined strong therapeutic activity with zero toxicity. The claim discusses the difficulty of finding a compound that effectively treats disease while avoiding adverse effects.

Cellulose Sponges Material Origin and Use

The article explains cellulose sponges are made from viscose derived from wood pulp with a base material similar to that used for rayon and cellophane.

30 Years Ago Bad Storm Methodist Church Reception

A historical note recalls a stormy event when the Methodist church men hosted a reception for the ladies, reflecting community activities from decades past.

Methodist Church

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Hitler Nate Black Pearl Whistler Mary C. Davis J. O. Sexton Caral Forgey Sara Marie Davis W.A.C Corp Carl Frederick C. A. Boice J. C. Boice John Hoelscher Lester Butterbaugh Route One Rosalie Lamansky Carla Mae Bennell South Second Avenue Lee Genkins Boice Sevilla Capt. Hopp India William Boice New Guinea Harold Brookhart O. KE. Brookhart Smith W. Brookhart Hopp J. M. Shielas Estes Park Colo Rocky Mountain News Elizabeth McPherson Denver Iowa William Fred Neiswanger Wandaline Carter H. G. Richardson Los Angeles V.W Jean Atchison Washington County Marion Sheetz Kathleen Graham East Main Street Theodore and JoAnn Fulton Douglas Humble North Iowa Avenue Art Dawson Johann Ahmling Cora Widmer Ivan Niffenegger Shirley Lou Carmine Lombardi Carol Ann Riverside Shirley Conry Merle Sheetz Bobbie Sorrell North Avenue C Alphonse Peiffer Sain AFA Sherm Crone A. B. Neil- Wanger Bob Lucy Errett Ruth Badenoch Iil J. M. Kelly The Knights of Columbus William Campbell James Thompson Agnes Samuelson Cloyce Godwin Pleasant Plain Lloyd Edwards Maranda Martin South Third Avenue Patricia Dennis Sorrell West Madison Street Larry O'Connor Helen Swanson Warren Schlatter Henry C. Hull Commercial Club H. F. Darbyshire Everett Griffith Damaxré C. L. Stafford P.E.O Stafford T. J. Anderson Ira Goff Clara Doane John Dodd Helen Wilson Colorado K.C Lyman Babcock Kansas City Rev. A. §. Smith Mt. Pleasant Peta Baptist Church Harry McCall C. Q O. Bailey Marion O'Laughlin Wm. Libe Iowa River Oakdale Don McLaughlin Cincinnati Ohio Shearer Dade B. Shearer DePauw University R. L. Livingston O.E.S Chris T. Rasche German Evangelical Church H. F. Steck Mary Steck J. Sproatt Blanche Guthrie Palmer Col D. J. Palmer Grand Army of the Republic Fred Miller David JF. Wentworth Lillian E. Kraemer Court House W. A. Henry Harry Springman Louise Mae Springman Patricia Sue Neff Mrs Mrs. Ola Rice Ola Cummings Rice Oakdale Sanitarium Brinton Crawfordsville Mildred Donaldson Guthrie U. P. Church R. S. Warfel Jennie Tate J. 8. Acheson New York City Charles Parkinson Washington Manufacturing Co Frank Stewart Pipe Organ Wilde Manufacturing Co Parkinson Mr. Lewis AMES Percy Walton George McClean Perey George Loose Fred Bernhardt Jess Curtis Tom West Curtis West Samuel C. Wittmer Iowa City Ruth Elizabeth Martin Camp Dodge Richard Leet South Marion Ave Johnson Mae Kern Graham Picken Norbert Flanders Kenneth B. Brown Solomon, Md Clarence Brown Lee Dusenbery Charles K Board of Supervisors Les Jones Petie Pratt Clyde Pratt Wayne Brown Tommy Robert More Jean Moore Patty Bobby Wilmar Minn Fred L. Moore CC. W. Shaffer Virginia Lee William Popejoy Martha Berger Toledo Paul Benson Newton Benson Tom Carson Don JoAnn McHone Augusta Ill Albany Calif Dan Holcomb Riverside Leader West Main St A. C Kuipers Wellman Advance Riverside Leader Ig U.S Milwaukee Railroad Vera Ayres Brumback Cloyce Brumback George LeGrand McAvoy Doris Webb McAvoy T. A. Michels Ruth Northwestern University Evanston Bette Michels H. J. McCreedy Bruce Lipscomb Wilmington Del Dave MccCreedy A. G. Scheffel Gary and Joyce of Los An Geles Mrs. R. E. Brinning Lowell Dodds Datghter Judy Ann Harold C. Miller Janet Kay North Hollywood Pearl Parcell Claude Woods Larry South Third Ave North Marion Ave Glen Miller Milton Ehrenfelt, Jr Kalona Kalona Golf Course Deisel Wed Ame John Barels Persis E. M. Benson Barels United States Navy O. J. Greenfield East Jefferson Street Fairfield Fairfield Roofing Co Milo J. Phillips Anna Arbor, Mich Virginia Hasty Clara Faulkner Oklahoma City Okla Marie Landau Pontiac Mich Anna Landau Ferndale Larry Morgan Eugene Morgan Fairfield Hospital Eileen Jeffrey Society of Registered Nurses Army Navy Commodity Credit Corporation Washington Co Mary Marr Long Beach Karl Fulton Alhambra Cal Howard Fulton Virginia Robertson L. M. Robertson Independence Harry Bishop Cleveland Ohio Don Bishop Crile Hospital Presbyterian Bible School Sunset Park
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