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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1946

Page

2

Local War Veterans and Visitors Gather in Ainsworth News

Eldon Conry returns home with honorable discharge from Fort Sheridan after over three years in service, with Casablanca months noted. Mrs. Roy Moriarty of Australia arrives after a West Coast trip. her husband was discharged late in 1945 and they were married in 1944 in Srisone amid war service. Dr. M H Sartor to visit March 18. Mrs. Edwin Griffith of San Francisco visits Rodney Kephart home while husband serves with UNRRA in Athens. Frank and Winifred Geisler of Muscatine visit Ainsworth relatives at Ray Guest’s home during their stay in town.

Eldon Conry Lee Conry Ainsworth Fort Sheridan States Casablanca Roy Moriarty Australia Srisoane New Guinea Staties W. P. Moriarty Edwin Griffith San Francisco Calif Rodney Kephart Griffith Athens Greece UNRRA Navy Boys American College

Local Hospital Updates and Births Daily

Mrs. Charles Rademaker of Ainsworth underwent a major operation Saturday. Sylvester Sanoskie of Brighton was admitted yesterday as a medical patient. Mrs. Millie Lingo of 325 East Main Street was admitted for x rays for a fractured left wrist. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Boone of Wellman are parents of a son born at 4 55 this morning. Mr. and Mrs. W O Boshart of 61544 East Washington Street are parents of a son born at 8 20 this morning. Kathleen Godfrey of 1051 West Madison Street underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Andy Blattner of Route One was admitted this morning as a medical patient. Mrs. Carrol Sitler and son...

Charles Rademaker Ainsworth Sylvester Sanoskie Brighton Millie Lingo East Main Street Marvin Boone Wellman W. O. Boshart East Washington Street Kathleen Godfrey West Madison Street Andy Blattner Route One Carrol Sitler

Wildcats hold unbeaten mark with 22 20 win over Wolves

Wildcats rout Wolves 22 to 20 to remain undefeated in junior church league play. five straight wins for Wildcats. Wolves drop to third with three wins, two losses. Stanley scores five field goals and one free throw for tally.

Wildcats Wolves Stanley Manassier Ramseyer Williams Tanner Humm MccCreedy Gorillas Tigers Kelley Tweeten Schmidt Freshwaters Waggoner Gray

Connally says Russia can have peace if cooperating with UN

Senate Foreign Relations Chair Connally declares Russia can enjoy peace and security by backing the United Nations. He warns against acts provoking war and urges loyalty to the UN charter, noting US willingness to meet troop commitments for security council work.

Washington Tom Connally Tex Senate Foreign Relations Committee Russia United Nations Senate London Connally U. S United States Britain Destiny Security Council

University to award medical and dental degrees March 23

87 graduates from the University of Iowa will receive degrees at convocation on March 23. Sixty six M D degrees will go to medical graduates and 21 D D S degrees to dentistry. Commencement speaker is Dr Henry S Houghton, former dean of Iowa Medical College. Discharge notices follow for Charles, Kalona. Angela Verrelli and son Gary Lee.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa G. Higbee Henry S. Houghton Iowa Medical College Peiping Union Medical College China Houghton Vid Charles Kalona Angelo Verrelli Gary Lee North Marion Avenue

Middle aged woman avoids loss of husband after Pru-lax use

Mrs Grace Osborn reports dramatic relief from gas bloating dizziness and constipation after taking Pru-lax a Cascara Senna based herbal medicine. She claims improved bowels energy and a happier marriage.

Grace Osborn Devon Rd Upper Arlington Ohio

Vandenberg Plan Approval Commented In Soviet Press

Izvestia article by Eugene Tarle attacks Winston Churchill and Henry Stimson style figures, linking Ernest Bevin to Churchill. It warns against alleged Soviet aggressions and blocs while vowing Russia will defend its frontiers despite new weapons.

Rotary Ernest Bevrn Soviet Union Izvestia Eugene Tarle Winston Churchill Fulton Bevin Churchill Russia

Peiping College Administrators Prisoner of War Era

A Peiping college administrator was held as a prisoner of the Japanese for nearly three and a half years, reflecting wartime hardship and detention experiences.

Er Peiping

China Eyes Rapid Postwar Industrial Growth Under State Guidance

China plans swift postwar industrialization focusing on heavy industry power plants chemicals rail and highway transport aviation and port facilities. Limited private capital and lack of a strong industrial class will push development under state direction and largely state ownership.

China

Duck Meat Cooking Guide Notes

Darker and drier than domestic duck, wild duck should be roasted with bacon strips on the breast in a covered pan. Serve rare to prevent drying.

Retail Meat Price Increase Set For April 1

The Office of Price Administration announced retail price hikes of about 4 percent for beef veal lamb and mutton to take effect April 1 with pork sausage and variety meats delayed by a week to ten days. The move ends the packing house strike. Details to follow on March 25.

Washington Office of Price Administration OPA

Judiciary Committee Extends War Powers Through 1947

The house judiciary committee approved extending rationing allocation and priority powers until June 30, 1947, przekting the Second War Powers Act emergency powers and extending other provisions to March 31, 1947. The current expiry is June 30, 1946.

Washington House Judiciary Committee

Truman Jackson Day speeches announced for radio broadcast

President Truman's Jackson Day dinner speech will be broadcast at 10 p m EST March 23 over all major radio networks. Democratic national chairman Robert E Hennegan announced Sen Glen Taylor Idaho will be speaker for the March 19 Jackson Day dinner at Fargo North Dakota.

Washington Truman Robert E. Hennegan Glen Taylor Fargo N. D

Gun Safety Adage Prompts Caution on Handling

A phrase urging constant firearm awareness advises keeping a gun holstered to direct its muzzle safely. It stresses control even during minor slips.

Birthday List Celebrates Many Local Residents

The notice lists numerous birthdays including Judith Ann Peiffer of Brighton, Margaret Elizabeth McKinstry, twins of the Chalupa family, Carrie Wilson of Keota marking her last Three Quarter Century birthday, plus others in Brighton Wayland Dublin and Pilotburg. It notes 14th birthdays for Neva Hole and Phyllis Arlene Knupp.

Judith Ann Peiffer Ernest Peiffer Brighton Margaret Elizabeth McKinstry Eliot McKkinstry Carrie Wilson Keota Three Quarter Century Club Neva Hole Ernest Hole Pilotburg Phyllis Arlene Knupp Glen Knupp

Flying farmers to attend Ames meetings March 18

More than 1,000 Iowa flying farmers are expected for the first of annual Iowa State College sponsored sessions starting March 18 at Ames. Prominent speakers include Art Boreman Des Moines vice president of the National Aeronautical Association on farm flying ahead, Ralph Henson Jefferson on flying farmer organization, Forrest Watson Ukaloma president, and Harold Gunderson ISU extension entomologist on using air dusting for crops.

Ames Towa Iowa Iowa State College Art Boreman Des Moines National Aeronautical Association Boreman Ralph Henson Jefferson Wil Dlying Forrest Watson Dlying Farmers of Uklanoma Harold Gunderson Iowa State Extension Ngnt

Spinach Nutrients Highlight Health Benefits

Spinach is described as an excellent source of vitamin A for growth health and eyesight. It also provides vitamin C for bones and teeth and B vitamins including thiamin riboflavin and niacin for nerves appetite and well being. Spinach supplies various minerals as well.

Social Calendar Listings From Local Organizations

Community groups and church circles schedule meetings from morning through afternoon. Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society and Ruth Foster host. Ann Judson Circle. Noble Grand Circle and families coop supper. W S C S at West Chester Methodist Church. various co hosts and luncheon events. Bible study and club gatherings. a Quamatic entertainer Frances Nash Donovan. Walnut Women’s Club birthday luncheon.

Alma Hearne Noble Grand Circle and Families C.F. Hall W.S.C.S West Chester’ Methodist Church Orville Elder J. N. Irwin Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society James Sunshine Community Club Lyle Wilcox Bethel C.D K. C. Hall Just Us Club J. N. Dodd West Chester Methodist Church Good Will Club W. A. Bealer Ave. D. O.E.S Masonic Temple Frances Nash Donavan Rural Woman’s Club Will Marie H.H. Club Ted B. H. Givans Roll Call Prairie Flower Missionary Society William Gamon H. J. Myers Ladies Aid Trinity Lutheran Church Lafe Kiopfenstein Ainsworth Walnut Women’s Club Fred Longer

Mrs Strait Reviews Book For Local Literature Group

Mrs Edith Strait led a Litera ture department evening division meeting at the Y W rooms reviewing I Knew Your Soldier by Eleanor Stevenson. Edna Mercer presided. 27 members attended. nominating and program committees were formed. other church and social group notices followed.

Edna Mercer Y. W Edith Strait Eleanor Stevenson Red Cross Miss Mercer Elizabeth Dawson Bertha Ross Helen Caldwell A. E. Atchison C. H. Guther Winifred Long

Shrimp Declared South Atlantic Gulf Coast’s Key Fish Resource

Shrimp is identified as the most valuable fishery resource along the south Atlantic and gulf coasts, highlighting its economic importance to regional fisheries and communities.

South Atlantic Gulf Coasts

Strait's review draws hostesses for refreshments

Ei leen Jeffrey Nyla Reinier and Mrs A H Seidler served refreshments after the review event.

Strait Eileen Jeffrey Nyla Reinier A. H. Seidler

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Wolf’s Flower Ainsworth Methodist Chure M. H. Sartor Frank and Winifred Geisler Muscatine Ray Guest ET Pru-Lax Pioneer Drug Store Just Washington Oil Company Williamsburg Dwight D. Eisenhower Virginia General Assembly International Vandenberg Plan Patrioy, Gam Dennis Day Victor Donegal Tralee Mother Maghree Johnny Desmond Colleen Elliot McKinstry Bill Frye Burlington George Chalupa Ruth Black Mitchell Raymond Kaufman Andy Kauffman Wayland Ober Longwell Logan Heilman Ray Cox Henry Witthoft Ed F. Havel Harrison Hesseltine Beulah Longwell Dublin Max Richenberger Tillie McCall Martha Darlene Richardson Charles Bear Marie Jackson Rex Hazen California Wesleyan Service Guild Rebecca Rathmel Rebekah Club Steensiun Mts Or. Baker St. Paul's John Zieglowsky Woman's Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church Fred L. Moore Rebekah Lodge Bethlehem Commandery and Families Temple United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Church Fishery Resource Ainsworth State Bank Washington County W. Wash Nicola Harmon Skylark Plymouth New Plymouth Fields' Motor Company Dodge & Plymouth Sales & Service E. Second St J. W. Fields
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