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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1944
Page
2
Local families report vacations with relatives in Chicago Rock Island Washington Hastings and Davenport. Open and holiday schedules announced plus harvest season notices and political conventions coverage. The piece notes community figures at the Republican national convention and local attendees.
At the hospital Mrs Edward Lukavsky route two was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient. Margaret DeLashmutt 601 West Main Street underwent an emergency appendectomy early this morning. Mr and Mrs Jay Martin route one are parents of a five pound ten ounce daughter born at 7 24 this morning. Mary Porter Brighton underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Jesse Dayton Kalona was admitted this morning as a medical patient.
A narrator recalls conversations during yesterday’s sessions noting a Monroe Michigan woman formerly from Owosso, related to Tom Dewey. She says Dewey’s mother’s maiden name was Thomas and describes Michigan political connections including a Michigan state legislator and former Monroe mayor who is her husband.
At a meeting many attendees came from Kansas Pennsylvania Kentucky Maryland Ohio and other states. The convention participants are earnest confident and full of energy. The speaker predicts a potential upheaval and an unpredictable campaign next November.
Sergeant Robert E. Keyser of this community is reported missing in action in the European theater. A telegram from the War Department to his mother, Mrs. Margaret M. Keyser, notes he was last accounted for June 8 in France and promises notification if further details arrive.
John J. Mathes states the Internal Revenue Service office in the Post Office will be closed all day Monday and Tuesday. No other services will be available during the closure period.
Army airplanes will be at the Washington airport on Sunday July 9 to give free orientation rides to 16 and 17 year old boys. The flights aid recruitment for the Army Air Corps and Civil Air Patrol Cadets. Parents must consent using special forms available at Lemmon's Jewelry or Brindley’s Service Station or from CAP members.
The Journal reports the death of Harry Wilson Mount of Washington D C with funeral at Gawlers Chapel Washington D C on Saturday July 1 at 3 PM and interment later in Washington Iowa He was son of Martha Wilson and the late W R Mount and survived by his mother brother Homer Mount wife of Chief Justice Edward C Eicher Mrs Edward Co Eicher and by his married son Heinz and married daughter Martha
Allied forces with American French and British units broke through German lines in western Italy pushing the Wehrmacht north toward Livorno Elena Pisa and Florence. They captured key towns along a fifty mile front and struck supply lines destroying hundreds of vehicles tanks and railway assets.
Odelia Walsh and grandson Jimmie Walsh return to Riverside after visiting Cedar Rapids relatives. Donald Steele family visits from here to see Mr. and Mrs. I C Steele. Leo Schwalgert and children visit from Iowa City to Riverside. Sisters Mary Dufina and Mary Clement of St James school in Washington visit Riverside. Mary Rufina formerly Esther Dautremont of Riverside. Mrs Carol Ramer reports her husband Private Carol Ramer stationed in Italy. Clara Lutwitz leaves St Marys Convent to spend summer in Audubon with sister. Baby Andrea Lee Levy born June 21 at Mercy hospital Iowa City to Myron and wife. Joan Schnoebelen visits Riverside from Cedar Rapids. Mrs Mary Jugenheimer of Riverside joins Elmer Mason and family in Muscatine for Jugenheimer reunion at Weed Park.
The Royal Marines and United States Marines share similar insignia uniforms and duties. Both forces hold unmatched reputations for devotion to duty and bravery in their respective nations.
Allied and German reports describe battles around Caen and the Orne estuary. British Canadian forces push toward Caen airfields while German reserves race to blunt the bridgehead across the Odon near the Orne salient. Cobourg seizure claimed by Radio Paris but not confirmed by allied sources. Berlin broadcasts note landing fleet anchored offshore and repelled landings east of the estuary.
July will be the vacation period for the local Methodist church. Staff take vacations in July while Sunday school runs at 9 45 under Wilbur Chandler and assistants. Congregation urged to visit other local worship services. Dr Miller and family plan to spend most of the vacation period in Washington.
Announcement of the June 26 Des Moines wedding of Helen D. Dingman and Harold F. Stansberry, with Stansberry to live in Ottumwa. Also note Ensign Max Kruger 21 of Van Nuys Calif killed in a naval air corps training crash in California. Mary A. Neal and James H. Snyder wed June 22 in Iowa City with attendants Mrs Snyder and Mr Snyder.
To prevent dents store utensils in an easy to reach place and remove them without moving others. Create racks for pots lids pie pans thin baking sheets and trays for organized kitchen storage.
Old Bread Day-old bread sometimes sold at reduced prices has as high nutritive value as fresh bread and is satisfactory for many uses.
The 1940 census lists New York as the most populated city with 7,454,995 residents, followed by Chicago 3,396,898, Philadelphia 1,931,334, Detroit 1,623,452, and Los Angeles 1,504,277 in the United States.
Riverside June 30. Announcement of the marriage of Donald Meeks of Riverside and Frances Belwan of Rochester Minnesota. The ceremony occurred May 9 in Rochester. Meeks, a Riverside High School graduate class of 1941, is a Pvt. stationed at Camp Swift Texas. The bride will reside with her mother in Rochester.
St Anthony Circle of St James church hosted a gathering at Mrs Martin Whittaker's home. Father Corcoran spoke on church finances and Circle fund activities. Mrs Whittaker presided, Mrs Hubert Walker became secretary. Catherine Swift and 18 members socialized and played cards with bridge and bingo prizes.
A club dinner for 150 members and guests featured a two course meal and floral decor. Five service members from Uncle Sam spoke briefly while military secrecy limited details. A treasure hunt for children and a bridge game followed the program with numerous out of town guests in attendance.
Betty Custer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Custer and William F. Allbaugh son of Mrs. Elva Allbaugh repeated marriage vows at eight o clock in the Baptist church. Rev. Alfred Trenerry officiated before about fifty relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Davenport where he is employed.
Beulah Bower national T T T president attended a Brighton chapter dinner at the Pringle Tea Room with the business meeting at Mrs. Leland Horton’s home. Attendees from other chapters included Mrs. Harold Putman, Mrs. Edith Grimes, Mrs. Marie Nelson, Mrs. Drusilla Clark, Mrs. Mary Conger, Mrs. Hilda Clark, Mrs. Helen Bos and Mrs. Helen Doak. Harmony Club met with dress descriptions and contests. Krony Krew bridge party hosted by L. A. Horton with guests Mrs. Wayne Spencer and Mrs. B. H. Paxson and twin boys Larry and Jerry.
The local United States employment service will keep its office open Monday evenings from 7 30 to 9 o'clock. The extension is for the convenience of people who work during the day and will continue until new instructions arrive under Mrs. Albert Lay in charge.
W R C holds 2 30 p m gathering at the Legion hall. Wednesday country club dinner at 6 45 p m in the clubhouse. Friendly Social club meets 2 p m at Mrs Carrie Mayhew. Pansy Hill club Fourth of July picnic postponed indefinitely. Luescher Valley Ladies Aid after noon at church. Grace Hill Ladies Aid afternoon at Community building. Roll call notes incident from the book of Esther.
Shirley Jean Bowden of Red Cloud Nebraska observes her 16th birthday today. Others celebrating include Ray Palmer now in service Mrs. Co Dayton Mrs. Clarence Moor head of Crawfordsville Mrs. Rhoda Smith and Charles Schul ty.
Pvt and Mrs Charles Dawson were guests of honor as his parents Mr and Mrs A Votruba hosted a family dinner at their home. The bride’s cake centerpiece reflected the event as a fried chicken dinner and homemade ice cream were served after the cake cutting.
Brownell moves to keep party unity and taps Spangler as general counsel for the national committee directing the governor's presidential efforts, succeeding Henry Fletcher.
The department of agriculture reports prospective supplies of feed grains hay and oil cake and meal for 1942 43 are the largest on record indicating strong national inventory prospects.
Mrs Mae Dawson entertained the E O W club and guest Mrs Cordan Asburn at her home. Plans were made for a Fourth of July picnic at the Ernest Garrett home. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs Ernest Garrett, followed by refreshments.
Myrs. Ted Simons hosted ten Rural Women's club members and guests at her home. Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck presided, and Mrs. Will Marie Jr led entertainment. The next meeting is July 13 with Mrs. Will Marie Jr and is called school day. Refreshments were served by the hostess and assistants.
The text outlines three piece lids with a rubber ring, glass lid, and screw band and two piece metal caps with a metal disk and rim. Steps include placing the rubber side down on a clean jar, turning the lid a quarter turn, processing, and tightening bands, with guidance on removal timing and dealing with stuck bands.
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