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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1942
Page
2
Mrs Walter Conner and companions visited friends in Iowa City while others travel between Calmar Des Moines and Wayland. Several families including the Logans Lemons Suttons and Glover plan returns and extended visits as relatives gather in Wayland Brighton and surrounding towns.
A storm near Haskins brings wind and rain as lightning hits the Crone residence. The bolt travels through the bed area to the downstairs apartment, leaving a large floor hole. Mrs Powers and son feel the shock but suffer no injuries. Window in the Cranes’ room breaks. property owned by Mrs Powers, formerly the Haskins bank building, shows no further damage.
Yesterday Detroit defeated Washington 5 to 1. Standings show New York 42 wins and 65 losses. Today’s schedule includes New York at Cleveland and Philadelphia at St. Louis with Washington at Detroit and Chicago at Boston not scheduled.
The National League standings show Brooklyn at 12 wins and 4 26 losses with a .607 mark, St. Louis 25 3 22, Cincinnati 82 27 5 42, New York 1. d2 S, Pittsburgh 6. Boston 39 .409, Philadelphia 47 42 288, Chicago 7-5, New York 4-6. Games today include Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
Army personnel abroad may not marry without the approval of the local commanding officer of the US Army forces in the area. War Department announced the order with no explained reason. Prewar rules required permission, but Secretary Stimson had said in February that such permission was no longer necessary.
Defense School activities are announced with Schmoeller Crone Pal mer Schilling and public safety participants listed. Auxiliary police and fire units, along with a rescue squad and messengers, are named with chiefs and captains for the program.
A Richmond county meeting hosted by the township chairman drawn nearly 100 farmers from English River township. Key figures included Leslie Gates and C M Robinson with plans for blackout and air raid warnings, plus a power repair squad from Iowa Southern Utilities. A county defense school will be held with students from local plants and schools, and Crawfordsville township meeting moved to July 10 due to an alumni gathering.
Mr and Mrs C B Lighthall of St Louis plan to return Monday after a short stay as houseguests of the Sherm and Charles Crown families since Thursday. W E Howell and son Ted travel to Des Moines this evening. Howell serves on the Knights of Pythias nominating committee. Judge and Mrs E F C Eicher of Washington DC will arrive Monday for a brief visit with Eicher and Mount relatives. Mrs Joe E K Goode of Wayland Melvin Roth and C Boshart of Wayland transact business here Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Leo Reuss and Pauline Reuss of Audubon arrive today as guests of C A Pratt. Pauline will stay for a visit with her daughter Mrs Pratt.
Mrs Stewart Bell and her daughter Carmen Leigh of 515 North Marion were dismissed yesterday afternoon. Donna Jean Morgan of 1301 East Second was discharged yesterday afternoon. Wanda McCoy of 608 South Ninth Avenue was discharged last evening. Mary Elizabeth Wells of Washington underwent a minor surgical operation this morning.
More than 32 000 women joined the Women's Christian Temperance Union last year as the organization expanded its base and pushed for temperance reform.
The Washington County post Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors the Honor Roll on North Marion Avenue to honor about a thousand local armed forces members. The Evening Journal can provide addresses. readers are urged to write to specific servicemen listed by Van DeHerman and Henry Shields as part of Washington's Get Acquainted Week.
Strikes and lockouts at 17 plants of the Minneapolis Milk Dealers association halted milk deliveries in Minneapolis. Milk Drivers and Dairy Employees' Union Mobile 471 AFL called strikes at six dairies. 11 others were locked out. Only Ewald Brothers' Sanitary Dairy kept regular deliveries.
Ann Sellers four, daughter of Frank and Mrs. Sellers, suffered fatal injuries when a truck backed by her father ran over her. She died en route to a hospital in Vinton. The family includes several other children.
Mrs. Ezra Freyenberger and Mrs. Arthur Boshart co hosted a prenuptial shower for Mildred Klopfenstein, who will wed Wilbert Graber. The afternoon included games and prizes, a Mammy dummy surprise, 45 guests, and a blue white patriotic luncheon.
An electrical and wind storm hit the Omaha area early today causing extensive property damage. Omaha rainfall reached 3.48 inches with winds near 12 mph. Hundreds of trees and telephone poles were blown down and Indian Creek at Council Bluffs overflowed, a rare event in the last decade.
One of Iowa's largest dairy cattle events drew 18 exhibitors and 45 Guernseys at Mt. Pleasant. Elmer Hanson judged 14 classes. Echo Glade Master, shown by P. M. Swartzendruber of Wellman and owned by Truman Erb, earned grand champion male while Echo Glade Goldie, owned and shown by Swartzendruber, was grand champion female. Senior champions were both six years old. Junior champions were a bull calf shown by Marvin Matthes of Wellman and a calf shown by Victor Peters of Keokuk.
The Jugoslav refugee government said guerrilla fighting broke out in the Nikist sector of Montero with heavy Italian casualties. Italian claims cited 150 guerrillas killed, while Polish sources noted rising guerrilla activity in central and eastern Poland.
Two candidates were initiated into the Rebekah lodge during the regular meeting at I.O.O.F. hall. Noble Grand Mrs. Wayne Marston presided. A trip to Wellman is planned for June 25 to attend the Rebekah gathering and entertainment. A memorial service is set for Sunday at the Baptist church. Members meet at Odd Fellow hall at 7 15 Sunday to attend church services. Joint installa tion with the Rebekah and Odd Fellow Judges is scheduled for next month with date to be announced. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Cloyce Horsey and their committee.
Mr and Mrs B E Dobras of Fairfield announce the marriage of daughter Irene in Ft Worth Texas to Sergeant John M Bidwell of Camp Bowie Texas. The ceremony was at 8 PM June 13 officiated by Rev J K Thompson with attendants Jane Whiteman and Corporal Donald Cole. The bride is a Fairfield graduate. the groom is a Washington high school graduate who has served at Camp Bowie since 1941. The couple planned a short wedding trip before his return to Camp Bowie. Mrs Bidwell will continue work in Washington.
Many happy returns celebrate birthdays for Dr. O F Boller Dale Atkinson Raymond E Wilson Marilyn Falk and Opal Wilson. Bettendorf resident Charles Grayson joins in. Keith Dawson Eddie Hesseltine and Viola McGill also noted. Mr and Mrs Don Bealer mark their first wedding anniversary with plans and travel in Texas and Washington.
Robert B. Adams state director of price administration urged Iowa retailers to file price statements by July 2 showing maximum prices for each cost of living commodity. Statements must be filed with local war price and rationing boards per government bulletins to avoid penalties.
German controlled Prague radio reported two more Czech generals executed by German occupation forces, adding to the earlier execution of General Alois Elias who was condemned for anti German activity.
A geographic note states that two thirds of Africa lies above the equator, with the dividing line running roughly through the continent. The fact emphasizes Africa's substantial northern portion relative to the equator.
The Admiralty said British submarines in the Malaca Strait torpedoed and sunk three large Japanese supply ships. No date was given.
The article states that soybean glue is essential for current plywood production as no alternative adhesive is available in the required quantities.
Social calendar item lists meetings for DeMolay Mother Circle Damascus Shrine Women’s Missionary society Booster Club Homemakers Club Grace Hill Ladies Aid and other groups. Notable entry asks readers to name an important father and explain why he merits mention.
The Woman s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs B C Briley presiding. Twelve women attended despite a rainstorm. Mrs C S Lemmon led, with devotions by Mrs Ivan Rehmel and a lesson on West Indies by Mrs J E Lemmon. Prayer calendar was given by Mrs W W Wilson, and guest Earl Wead attended.
The war communique from Chungking says heavy fighting in Kiangsi province caused numerous casualties to Japanese forces and mentions the town of Kutu. The report underscores intensified clashes amid the Sino-Japanese conflict.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodists held a general meeting afternoon in the social rooms. A cooperative luncheon followed at one o'clock with Unit No. 1 members serving. The spiritual life committee announced Wednesday chapel hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. for prayer and consultation. The society approved summer repairs to the parsonage.
Mrs. Charles Van Riper of Kalamazoo Michigan and Verne Farthborn of Town hosted a one o'clock luncheon at Winks cafe yesterday. The table featured roses from the Dr Hull garden and the gathering served as a pleasant social occasion for friends.
Members of the FO.Wey and families join a cooperative supper at Everett A. Stewart home. Seventeen including guest Mrs. Re Lantry of Keota celebrate club member Mrs. Elizabeth Schulty’s birthday with carème flowers and a real centerpiece. The evening passed quietly.
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