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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
2
Evelyn Vacha graduates from the local high school and works in the munitions department in Washington. Several visiting service members and relatives arrive for leave or summer stays, including Flight Officer Marble and family, Cpl. Richard Moore, T/Sgt. Harry Fullerton, and others. Nonrationed children’s shoes arrive. bios note hospital visit for Mrs. Dye.
The text lists various conditions that reduce vitality and lead to illness including exposure to bad weather fatigue poor diet improper food intake extreme room heat insufficient exercise and inappropriate clothing.
Dorothy Nevins juggles motherhood and memory in a domestic scene. Her children Nan and Tommy ask about Penelope while she comforts them with the tale of Penelope and Ulysses. The narrative contrasts enchantment with wartime absence and a mother’s resolve.
The Journal prints a growing alphabetical roll of Washington county men and women discharged from the army navy and marine corps after registering with the county recorder. It lists name address rank induction and discharge dates plus campaigns awards and decorations where shown.
Funeral services for Joseph T. Kurtz 69 farmer of Pleasant Plain will be held at 9:30 tomorrow morning at St. Joseph's Catholic church East Pleasant Plain with Father Paul Wetzstein officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. arrangements by F A Hoskins funeral home. He died yesterday at University hospital Iowa City after 11 days of illness. Born February 27 1876 near Germanyville he lived in Jefferson county all his life. He married Fiania Fritz April 12 1919 and they had four children. Surviving are his wife Paul at home three daughters Cleo Kron Bertha Kurtz of Burlington Bernetta at home two granddaughters and two sisters.
County Extension Home Economist Ruth Foster explains substituting corn syrup for part of the sugar in canning. Dark syrup works for dark fruits but adds stronger flavor and foams in the kettle, so use a large pot. No universal sugar to syrup ratio exists. consult the bulletin Spare and Substitute Your Family's Sugar from the County Extension Office. Call 749.
The Daugh ters of Union Veterans met at Legion hall with 14 members. Mrs. D W McClure led the session and a flag day program was under Mrs. W B Dupuis. A cooperative supper is planned for Monday evening June 25 at Sunset Park if weather permits, otherwise in Legion rooms. Families bring sandwiches and dishes to pass.
Readable fragments name Mrs. Harriet Paska of Fairfield and Mrs. Bertha Spinharney of Los Angeles California along with a brother Walt er Kurtz of Pleasant Plain in a sparsely documented notice.
West Chester June 19 Funeral services for Virgil Scearcy 40 of Keota were at 2 30 pm at the Keota Federated church with burial in Richland Cemetery. He died Sunday morning at University Hospital Iowa City after railroad work accident injuries. Survived by wife Grace Romine of West Chester and his mother Mrs J Will Jones of Eagle Idaho, a sister Mrs Art Rigengalen of Washington.
U S department of agriculture home economists remind homemakers that three tablespoons of cocoa plus one teaspoon of table or cooking fat can substitute for one ounce square of chocolate in most recipes.
Harold Meyer of Wayland was admitted yesterday as a medical patient. Ja son born this morning at 7 49 weighing six pounds fifteen and a half ounces to Mr and Mrs Eugene Shaver Wellman. Patty Ann Gowing 408 South Iowa Avenue born this morning. Donald Ray Spear and Marjorie Hochstetler Kal Ong had tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs John Frame and son John William Ainsworth. Mrs Robert Fisher and son Larry Dale Keota. Mrs Harry White Ainsworth discharged today. Mrs Eugene Martin and daughter Delores Ann route four discharged Saturday afternoon.
In peacetime the largest share of sulfuric acid in the United States goes to fertilizer production. It converts insoluble phosphate rock into superphosphate of lime, aiding soil uptake by plants. The second largest use is petroleum refining, where it assists in breaking down complex oils.
An old wool blanket is repurposed as a warm interlining for a bunting or a child’s coat, offering extra insulation and comfort.
Notices list numerous club and church events with times and hostesses. VFW Auxiliary K and Wesleyan Service Guild meet. booster club postponed. St James Circle K C hall. Just Us club. Valley Ladies Aid at church. country club golf and bridge. Methodist choir rehearsal canceled. Legion Auxiliary election. St Anthony Circle. WCTU institute postponed. Little Flower Circle. H J club. Rebekah club. I.O.O.F dining room. West Chester Federated church social. Pythian Past Chiefs. Loyal Sisterhood S S class. missionary and Ladies Aid meetings. cooperative fund supper at Mac Davis with meat and potatos and dishes to pass.
In Crawfordsville on June 18 Mrs. Cora McKee learned her stepmother Mrs. R. H. Walker died at Bettendorf hospital. The body is to be buried in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Owens and family spend a month at Black Hawk lake near Grinnell due to Owens business nearby. Rev. and Mrs. N. F. Chapman decide to stay at Appanoose church after considering a move to Illinois. Mrs. Phoebe Blair of Glenwood Minnesota, visiting aunt Mrs. W. W. Twinam, returned home Friday evening.
The Des Moines district office of the Price Administration has filed an injunction suit in district court against R. E. Millins of Fayette. The agency seeks to stop him from slaughtering cattle or swine in excess of quota and from acquiring rationed meats without surrendering points.
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will convene at 9:30 Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs. W. W. Wilson.
A cooperative dinner at Ed Chalupa's home honored Eugene Chalupa who has returned from overseas service and received his honorable discharge. Turkey was a key dish and the gathering included the Blaine and Bruce Allaman families and several Roseville residents along with extended relatives.
Mr and Mrs Oakley Payne observe their 16th wedding anniversary. Sidney Eugene Schooley, son of Mr and Mrs Lester Schooley, has two candles on his cake today. Recipients of birthday congratulations include Teresa Fagan Bertha Kron Pauline Florang Richard Holmes Mrs Carl Peterson John Albert Winga Jr aged 11.
Nicholas Gevok a 10 year old boy of 618 East Third street sustained the tip of his right third finger in an accident while playing with a heavy chain yesterday evening He was treated at the hospital and returned home for recovery Mrs I Rothschild is reported to be in an extremely critical condition
Mrs Lyle A Wcox and Helen and Louise hosted the Sunshine Community club annual strawberry and ice cream social at their home. Seventy nine guests attended including Mr and Mrs Elmer H Steele and sons Eugene and Oscar of Riverside. Cake ice cream strawberries and coffee were served by the committee: Mrs Charles Wolfe Mrs Henry Suth erland and Mrs Sam Warren.
Three candidates were initiated into the Order of Rainbow Girls at a regular meeting presided by Frances Whisler. Twenty five members attended along with Mrs. Dennis Orr of Mobile acting mover advisor. two petitions for membership were read.
A man reports ten years of a lump in the stomach followed by weakness headaches gas and constipation. After using SYS-TONE he says the brick feeling vanished within a day and his bowels are regular again. SYS-TONE claims twelve herbs cleansing bowels easing gas and aiding liver and kidney function. Sold by drug stores in Jashineton.
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