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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1943

Page

2

Local Movements and Community Notices Update

Local residents travel and returns noted as Jack Mace departs for Muscatine for secondary W T Ss training after seven weeks at Sheldon. Francis Ralston visits before returning to Cedar Falls. Mrs A E Palmer Shirley and Dick Peterson back from Excelsior Springs. Virginia McLaughlin starts work at Benteco rationing dept. Aviation Cadet Dinsmore trains at Ottumwa, will weekend with the Stewarts in Ottumwa. The Stewarts travel to Chillicothe for Cadet Robert Cooper funeral in Louisiana and return tonight. Mrs C Riggs of Kansas City visits with husband the railroad worker. Marion Griffin, MO address updated to Fleet Post Office, San Francisco.

Jack Mace Muscatine W. T. Ss Mr. Mace Sheldon George Stewart Betty Henrietta Chilicothe Illinois Mrs. Stewart Robert Cooper Louisiana

Standings and results from the baseball league games

The standings show Boston Cleveland Philadelphia and New York atop the league with records and percentages. Thursday results include Boston Philadelphia New York Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis victorious in various matchups with scores and series details.

Philadelphia Boston New York Washington Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Candini Wolff Poston Hughson Borony A. Smith KE. Smith Niggeling Trout W.L. Pet Agi Scc Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Lohrman Loston Javery Rowe Broooklyn Davis Cineinnati Starr Butcher Chicago Passeau Lanier

Nora Hicks Visits Washington Relative Circle

Mrs. Nora Hicks of Hampton Iowa travels to Washington to visit her brother Harry Crone and other relatives and friends in the area.

Nora Hicks Hampton Iowa Washington Harry Crone

Hospital Discharges and Admissions Reported

Mrs LeRoy Pratt and son Le Roy George were discharged to 733 East Jefferson. Mrs Merle Leazer of Brighton was discharged yesterday afternoon. Shirley Bowden was discharged this morning. Mrs Homer Porter underwent a major operation this morning. Mrs Harold Cortum of Washington RR 1 was admitted as a surgical patient. Janet McMullen of Coppock received x ray and treatments for a fractured left leg in the outpatient department. Mrs Henry Lanning and daughter were dismissed this afternoon to their home, Washington RR 1.

LeRoy Pratt LeRoy George East Jefferson Homer Porter Harold Cortum Washington RR. 1 Janet McMullen Coppock Henry Lanning Gaughter Washington R. 1

Madigan Named Iowa Grid Coach for 1943 Season

Edward P. Slip Madigan was named head football coach at the University of Iowa for the 1943 season replacing Major Edward Anderson. Madigan will coach on a six months contract from July 1 and will conduct four weeks of summer practice. He previously coached at St. Marys College Oakland and Notre Dame trained lawyer.

Iowa City Edward P Slip Madigan St. Mary’s College Oakland California University of Iowa Edward Anderson United States Veterans Hospital Clinton Iowa B. J Dad) Schroeder Notre Dame St. Mary’s

Lewis Wage Demand Rejected by War Labor Board

The War Labor Board rejected John L. Lewis's insistence on portal to portal pay in its final ruling on the coal mine dispute. It affirmed its position to preserve the wage stabilization program amid ongoing labor tensions in Washington D. C. June 18. The decision maintains existing pay structures and rejects demand for broader compensation.

Washington, D. C War Labor Board Today John L. Lewis Portal

Homemakers Club Hosts Annual Ice Cream Social

Sixteen members of the Homemakers club and their families met last evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ahrens for their annual social. Guests included Mrs. Carrie Norman, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Redlinger, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Herring, Marguerite and Zack Pratt. Ice cream, strawberries and cake were served by the committee, and the evening ended with group singing.

Homemakers Club Harold Ahrens Carrie Norman Ray Redlinger Carl Herring Marguerite Zack Pratt Stanley Foster Hubert Redlinger

P E O Chapter J Meeting With Nellie Tripp

The regular P E O Chapter I meeting was held last evening with Nellie R. Tripp presiding. Forty five members and four guests attended including Helen Cunningham of Waukegan HL Mrs EB Lynch of Sigourney Mrs R S Galloway and Mrs Toberta Freeland of Briton Oklo. An engaging program Wit and Humor was led by Althea Montgomery and Helen Watson. Light refreshments were served by Mrs John W Lemmon and Mrs E D Morrison Jr.

P.E.O Nellie R. Tripp Helen Cunningham Waukegan EB. B. Lynch Sigourney R. S. Galloway Toberta Freeland Briton, Oklo Althea Montgomery Helen Watson John W. Lemmon E. D. Morrison, Jr

Iowa State chemist says gas could end war quickly

Dr. O R Sweeney head of the Chemical Engineering Dept at Iowa State College told the Iowa County Supervisors Association that the United States blundered by not using poison gas to win the war. He proposed mustard gas spread on the jungles around Singapore would have stopped the Japs dead.

Des Moines United States O. R. Sweeney Chemical Engineering Iowa State College Singapore Iowa County Supervisors Association

Pacific air battles over Guadalcanal report U.S. losses

Washington dispatch reports 77 Japanese planes shot down in Guadalcanal battles. American costs include 7 casualties and damage to a merchant ship and a landing barge. Navy notes these losses in addition to six previously disclosed American planes.

Washington D. C U.P Guadalcanal Navy United States

Birds Symbolic Roles in Navajo Beliefs

Ethnologists note the bluebird as a symbol of dawn and the thunder bird as representing summer rain clouds in Navajo life in New Mexico. The passage highlights the cultural significance of these birds for the Navajo Nation.

New Mexico

Friendly Neighbors Club Ice Cream Social At Wylie Home

The Friendly Neighbors club and families gathered at Don and Wylie's home for an ice cream social last evening. Ice cream strawberries wafers were served by organizers Mrs. Earl Redlinger Mrs Crone and Mrs. Wylie.

Friendly Neighbors Club Don Wylie Earl Redlinger Crone Wylie Margaleen Taane Mary Louise Barbara Jane Billy Joe Doyle Jarrard Gaylen Glenn Schwartz Helen Edward Rhoberts Martin Crone Logan Ahrens Peggy Hopping Columbus Junction Jean Gault Steve Crawford Margaret Ann Don Stout Evelyn LeRoy Bob Havel Virginia Dorha Harold

Heights Thursday Club Holds Meeting With Games

Mrs. Mary Johnson hosted six members of the Heights Thursday club yesterday afternoon. Guest of the afternoon was Mrs. Mary Arthur or Wellman. After the business meeting the group played wahoo and enjoyed refreshments prepared by the hostess with help from Mrs. Mary Starr.

Mary Johnson the Heights Mary Arthur Or Wellman Mary Starr

Two Girls Honored At Surprise Party

Ethel and Jean Stout hosted a surprise birthday party for Elsie and Edra Rien at their Crawfordsville home last evening. The guests enjoyed indoor games and relays with refreshments served at the end.

Ethel Jean Stout Elsie Edra Rien Crawfordsville St. Sikie Temple Mississippi Edna Ruth Walter Rich Forest McNeill Ira Mae Daniel Pauli Marjorie Bob Benson Beulsh Stewart Bill Carol Brewer Maxine Reeves Leonard Booth Risie Ethel Stout Richard Knupp

W C T U Institute Held At Mrs R Bell's Home

Local W C T U conducted an all day institute at Mrs Russell Bell's home starting 10:30 with twelve members present. Devotions led by president Mrs Ben Coppock followed by prayers. Fund drive pledged five dollars to the educational fund. Details cover books, temperance welfare, state ratifications, and peace plans with several readings and a pot luck noon dinner.

W.C.T.U Russel Bell Ben Coppock Christian Advocate Hawthorne Himalayas Barker National Temperance Education Fund Charles Wilson U. S. Department of Agriculture Walter Lymann George Brinton Bessie Wead

Meeting of Past Chief Association Hosts Night

Mrs. George Baker hosted ten Past Chief Association members at her home. Mrs. Oral Mayo presided as the business meeting leader. Entertainment included bingo and pinochle with Mrs. Nela Faulkner winning bingo high and Mrs. G. Marshall taking high pinochle. Light refreshments were served by the hostess.

George Baker Oral Mayo Nela Faulkner G.marshall

Potluck Supper At Fred Wagner Home

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wagner entertained members of the Good Will club and their families at a potluck supper last evening. After the meal, social games and music followed with group singing and selections.

Fred Wagner Good Will Club

Missionary Group Meets at United Presbyterian Church

The Ruth Nichol Missionary Society met yesterday at the United Presbyterian church with fifteen members and two guests. Don ald McLaughlin led devotions assisted by Cloyece Stewart Oscar Lane and Richard Stewart. Mrs. George Kerr spoke on missionary work in Guatemala with flannel grass as illustration.

Ruth Nichol United Presbyterian Church Donald McLaughlin Cloyece Stewart Oscar Lane Richard Stewart Caurmel Jay Prewer Stewart Himalayas George Kerr Guatemala Glenn McCall Iesiding Arthur Wiley Robert Wiley

Social Calendar Highlights Week of Meetings and Gatherings

The notice lists upcoming social events and meetings. Rebekah group meets Friday at 8 60, Sunshine Club hosts a strawberry and ice cream social, Ehme Koehler hosts. Saturday WRC meets at 2 30, Rainbow Girls Monday 7 30 at Masonic Temple, Daughters of Union Veterans at Legion Hall, Damascus White Shrine Tuesday 8 p.m., Wednesday golf and bridge luncheon 12 30 at Mule House with bring your own service.

Rebekah Oote Sunshine Community Club Ehme Koehler Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple T Daughters of Union Veterans, Legion Hall Country Club Mule House Wm. Shaunnon

Friendship Club Sees June Meeting With New Member

Eleven members of the Friendship club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Nellie Juzeler. Stella Genkinger was welcomed as a new member. Guest was Mrs Rohin Cherry. Mrs. M. G. Campbell led a brief business meeting followed by entertainment. Light refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs. Cherry.

Friendship Club Nellie Juzeler Stella Genkinger Rohin Cherry M. G. Campbell Campbell Fred Donaghd-son Mrs. Cherry

Mrs L Marie Hosts St Theresa Circle Meeting

St James church St Theresa circle met at Mrs Leonard Marie home with eight members and one guest Mrs Guy Stumpf attending Irene Ofelt was appointed secretary for the coming year Mrs Wm Marie assisted The program for the year was explained Plans for an August ice cream social were discussed The circle will meet the third Thursday next July 15 Co hosts were Mrs Leo Marie Mrs Bernard McCartney Mrs Virgil Lintz and Mrs Shepherd The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer Lance played at two tables with Mrs Frank Eagle high score and Mrs Shepherd low Refreshments were served by the hostess.

St. Theresa St. James Church Leonard Marie Guy Stumpf Irene Ofelt Wm. Marie Leo Marie Bernard McCartney Virgil Lintz Shepherd Lance Frank Eagle Shepherd Low

Guarantee Business Records FHA Mortgage Insurance Total

Guarantee Business notes that in its 8 percent years of operation FHA has placed more than 4.717 billion dollars in mortgage insurance on its books.

FHA

Many Happy Returns Birthday and Anniversary Notes

Mrs J F Simpson 85 joins the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club today. Eleanor Jean Beauregard daughter of Leonard and Rosa Beauregard Riverside marks her birthday with three candles. Frank Wolf and his wife celebrate a wedding anniversary. Dale Palmer, son of John and Mrs Palmer, observes a birthday. Others named include Mrs M DeLong Nell Sampson Rosa Liska Riverside and R R Mewhirter Marshall township. Armour Griggs also celebrates an anniversary along with Art Romine and Marion Nickerson birthdays.

J. F. Simpson The Journal Eleanor Jean Beauregard Leonard Beauregard Riverside Dale Palmer John Palmer M. €. DeLong Nell Sampson Rosa Liska R. R. Mewhirter Marshall Township

New Haven Ladies Aid Society Meets

The New Haven Ladies Aid met Wednesday at Mrs Chalupa's home with co host Mrs Peters. Fifteen members and several children attended. Plans were made for a bake sale and a canning demonstration hoped for at the July 21 meeting hosted by Mrs Longwell and Myrtle Mayer.

New Haven Ladies Aid

Newspaper Industry Seeks Further Newsprint Cuts

The War Production Board was urged by its newspaper industry advisory committee to reduce newsprint use by 5 percent in the third quarter for all but small papers and to limit inventories to a 50 day supply in certain areas.

Washington, D. C War ‘Production Board Today Newspaper Industry Advisory Committee

Bertha Perdock and T. R. Pratt Wed in Auburn Nebraska

Bertha Perdock daughter of Mrs Lola Winga and Theodore R Pratt of Harper were married in a candlelight ceremony at the Auburn Presbyterian chapel. Rev Joseph Johnston officiated. Attendants were Ed and Mrs Yates. The couple plans to reside in Harper Nebraska.

Presbyterian Church Auburn Neb Bertha J. Perdock Lola Winga Theodore R. Pratt Harper A. Pratt Joseph Johnston Ed Yates Lola Yates Lohen Edna Eleanor Yates Baker William H. Perdock Ft. Cros

Country Club Guest Day Luncheon and Activities

A one oclock guest luncheon was served yesterday at the Country Club for seven or nine attendees. The decor featured pastel tones. Afternoon events included contract and auction bridge with Clarice Meek winning high in contract and MV Arthur Bielefeldt high in auction. Committee members were Mrs. Frank Miller, Mrs. Hal Simpson, Mrs. Willis Jones, Mr. Charles Barclay and Mrs. Jot Harp. A regular potluck dinner followed for members and families at the club house. Evening golf and bridge were played with Mrs. Don Bell posting the bridge score.

Clarice Meek Arthur Bielefeldt Frank Miller Hal Simpson Willis Jones Charles Barclay Jot Harp Don Bell

Pigeons Threaten Kent Farms Prompt Pigeon Hunt

English pigeons are destroying crops in Kent prompting the Farmers' Union to urge farmers to organize a controlled pigeon hunt to protect harvests. The appeal stresses coordinated efforts and local involvement to curb the damage.

Kent England Farmers’ Union

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dad Mother Wolf Floral CO Francis Ralston Cedar Falls A. E. Palmer Shirley Dick Peterson Excelsior Springs Virginia McLaughlin Benteco Delbert Wells Brighton Kepler van Evera Davenport Kepler Women’s Missionary Society Mrs. van Evera Robert C. Dinswore Flint, Mich Ottumwa Air Field George C. Stewart C. Riggs Kansas City Marion Griffin Fleet San Francisco Pete Mor Aomawuk Merle Leazer Shirley Bowden State Theatre Lewis Nellie Tripp C. V. Crull W.C.T.U. Institute Nicola Frank Mayhew Jake Wenger Fisher A. C. Kuegsegger Earl Simpson Glenn Dinyes Tilliompson L. L. Lemley W.R.C Een Halk Damascus White Shrine L. Marie Duplate Duplite Sorrell Auto Parts West Madison Mrs Frank Wolf Armour Griggs Art Romine Marion Nickerson New Haven Ladies Aid Society Wave Rielly Ae DL Stephen Washington Bertha Perdock T. R. Pratt Mr. Pratt Mrs. Pratt Mexico Coronado Klothing
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