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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1943
Page
2
Local items note addresses and assignments of military personnel in California and Iowa. Families and visitors from Davenport Rock Island Moline and Cedar Rapids are listed with travel to Dubuque and Brighton. Summer visits include Klein sisters and various relatives.
Cpl Santos Hernandez arrived Sunday from Camp McCain Mississippi for a twelve day furlough with friends and relatives. Mrs George J Norman travels to Champaign Illinois to visit her husband stationed at Chanute Shield. Mrs R W Kantner returns to New York City after visiting Mrs H E Cook. Mr and Mrs Paul A Johnson from Denison Iowa visit the Shannon home. their son Lt Robert Johnson was killed in Africa last December. Johnson is county agent at Denison. 2nd Lt John W Lee returns from Fort Benning Georgia to visit family. awaits transfer to Camp Wheeler Georgia. S Livingston travels to Kansas City on business today.
Cork oaks typically live about 150 years with some individuals reaching 250 years. The longevity varies by environmental conditions and species variety.
American League standings shown with teams such as New York Washington and Philadelphia. No games scheduled today or yesterday. list includes winloss records and percentages for several clubs.
Private Joseph J L West of Paris Missouri, a quartermaster in a unit at Minorville Florida, has been promoted to technician fifth grade T 5th West is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe L West of Paris Missouri He worked for the American Pearl Button company in Washington before joining the army His wife Mrs Irene West resides at 108 Bast ith street in Paris Missouri.
Martha Elizabeth Wylie wed Sgt Arthur J Wittthoft of Camp Forrest Tennessee in a candlelight ceremony at the G M Wylie home northwest of Washington. The couple plans a brief wedding trip to Nashville before his posting.
Mrs. Bertha Heltman visits Cincinnati relatives while Am y Sheetz dinner honors sons Richard Sheetz and Roger Sheetz. Families from West Chester Washington Valley and Asheville attend. Dr. C W McLaughlin heads to Long Beach for two weeks. Livesay attends Herschel funeral. Clara Faulkner and Virginia Hasty visit Muscatine. Peterses return from Chicago trip. Cpl Louis Schaeffer on furlough from Needles. Shirley Stewart returns from six weeks in Chicago Michigan Indiana.
Reed Green Washington R and Mrs Glenn Haygreen underwent tonsillectomies this morning at the hospital. Gertrude Davison and Robert Halferty of Brighton were discharged this afternoon.
The Randolph families held their Columbus Junction reunion at Chautauqua Park with 31 attendees and officers reelected. Real estate sales included J S Huston buying a 176 acre farm near Columbus Junction for 130 per acre and O L Winrich purchasing the Jamison estate 164 acres for 15000 with possession March 1 1944. A 24 week army training assignment features James W Merritt from Columbus High School.
Mrs Wayne Kendrick hosted nine members and guest Marie Netzer of the Merry Maid club. Libbie Musil presided and the group sang their club song as roll call noted What I like to be on a rainy day. A surprise stork shower for Mrs Clarence Lee followed.
The birthday list notes Karen Sue Berkhoff daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Berkhoff with three candles on her cake. Mrs C W Stewart and Dorothy L Baker are also remembered on their special day along with Lois Glasgow and Florence Marr. Joyce Ann Messenger, seven, is the birthday child of Mr and Mrs Harold Messenger.
A sequence of club meetings and notices listed for the week including Rosemary Tuesday events for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Drake and various afternoon sessions. tributes to Dad, program committees, and hostess duties. Navajo club lunch. Women's Missionary Society of Pethel at 2 p.m.. Valley Ladies Aid all day. Priscilla club at 9 a.m.. Presbyterian morning prayer at 9:30 a.m.. W R C memorial service at 2:30 at Woodlawn cemetery. Sunshine community club and 4th of July roll call. Women of the Country club potluck and 5 p.m. games. reception for Rev Miller at 6:45 p.m.. St Pauls Guild at 2 p.m. with day change. Pilotburg Aid Society. N J club. Fleur De Lis guest day luncheon. Log Cabin open 2 to 5 p.m.. Emma Anderson Mission Study 2:30 p.m.. United Presbyterian Women Missionary Society 2:15 p.m.. Rebekah lodge 8:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows hall.
The Friendly Bible Class of the Baptist church met at Mr and Mrs Woodrow Crone s home with Nylan Rein ney as assistant hostess A cooperative supper served to about twenty class members Tables decorated with mixed garden bouquets Business meeting led by president John Breenblossom Croquet and visiting followed July meeting set for Sunset Park Guests included Joann Bielefeldt Patty Brock Enid and Phyllis McConnell and Betty and Betsy Schmidt
Creston reports 17 year old Leo Karns Jr of Shannon City drowned in McKinley Lake around 6 15 pm Monday after lifeguard left for supper. The body was recovered about 45 minutes later. Indian Creek community club meets Thursday July 1 with Mrs Burrel Johnston and Mrs Susie Cooper hosting.
Etha Dawson led the monthly Y W prayer meeting held last evening in the rooms. She spoke from Psalms about God's power to unite and intercede in times of trouble. Members expressed strong interest in supporting armed forces through prayer. services are open to all who wish to participate.
Mrs. Fred Kucera hosted the S and C club at her southeast Riverside home Thursday afternoon. Seven moms and seven children attended with guests Viola Rotenburger Phyllis Bman and Mrs Will Krotz. The program featured guessing games with prizes and a note of next meeting on July 8 with Mr Guy Gerot.
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