Neckwear at business meeting shows few ties
At a 23-member gathering, only five men wore neckties. The writer predicts a cooler trend may push the percentage toward more ties with changes in temperature.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
2
Floral preferences and gift of flowers delight a woman
A note emphasizes sending flowers to a woman who appreciates blooms and highlights knowing her floral favorites for a delightful gesture.
Picnic report omits several guests at Sunset Park event
Local report on a Sunset Park picnic notes some guests were omitted. Attending included Mrs Joe Simmering daughter Janet Norman and Mrs Harold Berg. Other items mention travel and notices regarding hospital, vacations and service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Helen J. Simmering
Joe Simmering
Jannet
Norman
Harold Berg
Convention Chatter on Iowa Delegation at RNC
Iowa delegates at the Republican National Convention in Chicago faced shifts between Dewey and Bricker, with Spangler neutral as his term expired. Reported opposition from Sen. Wilson and others gave way to a solid Dewey stance after caucus, while Gracie Allen and Kelland drew press attention at the Stadium gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Bumbarger
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa
Chicago
IDPA
Harrison E. Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Lowan
Spangl
Spangler
John T. Adams
Dubuque
Dewey
Hawkeye State
Towa
Blackstone Hotel
U. S
George A. Wilson
J. Russell Sprague
New York
Edwin F. Jaeckle
Roscoe Jones
Atlantic
Gracie Allen
Gracie
George
Local notes from Oelwein and visits across family lines
Mrs P L Etter visits Macon Missouri to see her ill father J R McKee. Sgt James Casey returns on a nine day furlough to his parents. Judy Warren returns home to Oelwein from relatives. Rev E S Hebner Edna and Jessie Klein visit Lewis Warren in Oelwein. Elizabeth Klein of St Paul arrives for summer at Oelwein home. Mrs S J Cocklin of St Paul travels to Crawfordsville for a visit. Rev A N Martin from Windsor Colorado visits sister Mrs Dave Benson. Baby safety advice cautions crib bars and side fastenings to prevent head entrapping injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Warren
Oelwein
Lewis Warren
Hebner
Edna
Jessie Klein
Elizabeth Klein
St. Paul
Minn
S. J. Cocklin
Crawfordsville
A. N. Martin
First Christian Church
Windsor
Colorado
Dave Benson
Local Hospital Reported Several Surgeries and Admissions
At the hospital Carl Corpman of Brighton was admitted about 5 o clock yesterday evening for x ray and treatment of a fractured breast bone after a fall from a load of hay. Discharges include Mrs. Leonard Pohren and daughter Karen Arlene of 903 North Iowa avenue. Other patients listed: Venolia and Lowell Stacy, Richard Paul, Dorothy Lasek of Ainsworth, Jimmy and Judy White of Ainsworth, Paul Riepe of Fairfield. Betty Jean Lyon of Richland had an appendectomy this afternoon. Charles Schamp, route one, underwent a major operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Corpman
Brighton
Leonard Pohren
Karen Arlene
North
Iowa Avenue
Venolia
Lowell Stacy
Richard Paul
Dorothy Lasek
Ainsworth
Jimmy
Judy White
Paul Riepe
Fairfield
Marines Trap Japanese Garrison in Garapan Saipan
U S Marines and Army troops closed the trap around Garapan the administrative center of the Marianas on Saipan as airmen bombarded Pinian to neutralize positions. Navy patrols the waters while forces advance north of Garapan and toward Patanapag harbor with two villages taken. Approximately 200 Japanese troops killed in the counterbarrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
U. S
Saipan
Garapan
Marianas
Pinian
Chester W. Nimitz
Kurile Islands
Japan
North Empire
Kurabu Zaki
Paramushiro
Rota
Guam
Pacific
Magicienne
Nafutan Point
Riboflavin Essential For Growth Across All Ages
Riboflavin promotes growth and is essential for normal nutrition at all ages. A prolonged riboflavin deficiency can cause digestive disturbances nervous disorders eye strain and lowered general resistance.
Heating Inefficiency From Boiler Water and Sludge
Dirty boiler water and oil sludge on the interior flue surface cause foaming and priming. This leads to higher fuel consumption to reach steam.
Indian Creek Club Dines With Mrs Dan Guy
Nine members of the Indian Creek club met with Mrs. Dan Guy in Sandy Hook. Members shared books showing life phases as seen by others and answered roll call with a most embarrassing moment. The next meeting will be with Mrs Hap Guy in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Club
Mrs
Dan Guy
Sandy Hook
Hap Guy
Lumber Board Sizing Standards for Green Lumber
The guideline states boards cut from green lumber should be one inch thick. Green shingle bolts must be sawed so shingles butts end up one sixteenth inch thicker than seasoned shingles.
Luncheon Follows Morning of Golf at Country Club
Fifteen women of the Country club gathered at the golf course at ten yesterday to play golf. Mrs. E. E. Stutsman won the low score prize in the approaching and putting contest. A one o'clock luncheon followed. Mrs. Ray Simpson of Manchester was a guest. The July committee will oversee next meetings with plans for golf Wednesday evening and a cooperative supper at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Stutsman
Ray Simpson
Manchester
Was & Guest
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
W. J. Knapp
Last Fight
Sioux City
Edna and
Ruthridges
L. Rouse
Paul Orak Insurance Agency
Homertephen
Optometrist
Wittingess
Marl Fulton
Alhambra
Calif
W. Howard Fulton
Rl Fulton
R. B. Pratt
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Marjorie Carlson
Gary
Ind
Robert More
Willmer
Red L. Moore
Catherine Null
J . Hatton
Washingtad, D. C
Washington Federal Savings & Loan Association
Stella Latchem
Charles Latchem
Rochester, Minn
Washington
John J. Balles
Camp Phillips
Salina
Kan
Oelwe
Kleins
F. C. Witzigman
Witzigman
Method'st
Betty Keifer
Camp Ellis
Ill
Ww. 2
Keifer
John W. Bricker
Bricker
Barr Keshlear
Shenandoah
Qchican
Willis York
Lieut
Comdr
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
York
Newshawks
Ora Mathews Moss
Beverly Hills
California
Mtss
Robert Adams
Iowa City
Clarence Buddington Kelland
Philadelphia
Tex” Easley
Associated Press
Easley
IT. A
Grantham
State Tax Commission
State
Texas
Tex
Belle Plaine
American Legion
Tex Rickard
P. L. Etter
Macon
J. R. McKee
Sgt
James Casey
Betty Jean Lyon
Richland
Charles Schamp
Route One
Furnure
Little’s Furniture
S. W. Easter Insurance
West Congress Hotel
Pinjan
Arty
Patanapag Harbor
Nty
Washington Fruit Market
7 Sas
Louisa Gold
Les
Baker’s
Carload
Pillsbury
Zoe
Jar
Prunes
Collegian
Stokely’s Honeypod Peas
Pkye
Lic
Lipton’s Tea
ZIP
Dreft
Pke
Jung
Bing Cherries
Ade
Rus
LLUX
Mt. Pleasant
Ft. Madison
Fa. City
Knoxville
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