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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
2
Knife handles crafted from .50 caliber shells
Marines craft knife handles from empty .50 caliber anti aircraft shells. A foreign coin is often used at the hilt and another coin is welded to the shell side as an ornament. After polishing, the finished piece appears neat and distinctive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marines
Demons Lose Marshall For Friday Benefit Game
Washington high school the Demons will face the Y team in a Red Cross benefit game Friday night without regular center Wayne Marshall who is out with an infected foot wound. Coach John Harp said the freshman will miss the season finale and expects other regulars to play. The Y team lost to Crawfordsville Wayland 49 to 42 as Frank Nelson was absent for Washington. Harold Ahrens played for Washington briefly, showing his shooting form. Fourteen teams are entered in the independent amateur tournament at the Y in late March, including Wayland and Crawfordsville entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School Demons
Red Cross
Wayne Marshall
John Harp
Wayne
Demons
Deach Harp
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville-Wayland
Wayland
Washington
Dick Marshall
Jones
Mitchell
Rich
Frank Nelson
Harold Ahrens
Crawfordsvile
Local Births and Addresses in Wartime Community
Mr and Mrs Marion Shaeffer welcome a daughter weighing seven pounds three quarts born yesterday. Mrs J M Kelley visits Fort Sam Houston while husband serves at Fort Sam Houston. Card party postponed. Mrs Harold Johnson returns to Fairfield after visiting friends. Pvt Ira F Morrison listed with new address at Camp Maxey. Mrs Kenneth Blecha visiting Columbus Junction. Flight Officer Blecha to Biz Springs. Henry F Bruty 2/C serving in Pacific area with address updates. Clark Baker S2-C on leave in West Chester. Sgt Ernest Baker furlough from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Kelley
San Antonio
Texas
Kelley
Fort Sam Houston
Ben Holt
Harold Johnson
Fairfield
Ira F. Morrison
Co. L
Apo
Henry F. Bruty
Pacific
Clark Baker
Farragut
Idaho
Howard Baker
West Chester
Sgt
Ernest Baker
California
Sam Baker
Richland
West Sunset
Reelect D Powers As Board Member Of Haskins School
Noble March 15 The Noble Consolidated School district election was held Monday at Ficher school with light turnout due to road conditions. Fimer Roth was reelected for another term. A bridal shower for Edith Rich hosted by forty relatives featured contests and refreshments. Edith Rich wed Clayton Nebel March 12. Harm Weston and son Donald visited Lizzie Widmer and Harlan. Henry Leichty delivered three Brown Swiss heifers bound for Panama. Former Noble residents Sarah Leeper Peiffer and Godfrey Hauenstein referenced in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon W. Frey
Noble
Noble Cons
Ficher
Fimer Roth
Sam Nebel
Edith Rich
Glen Roth
Allen Roth
Milton Nebel
John Howe
Lerdine Gerig
Miss Rich
Clayton Nebel
Harm Weston
Donald
Lizzie Widmer
Harlan
Henry Leichty
Panama
Sarah Leeper Peiffer
Brighton
Center
Peiffer
Roosevelt Urges Finland to Quit Nazi Alliance
President Roosevelt pressed Finland to withdraw from its partnership with Nazi Germany amid ongoing Soviet-Finnish talks. He said it is odd for Finland to be allied with Germany and urged disassociation to avoid further sorrow and suffering for the Finnish people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Finland
Germany
United States
Obituary and social visits across several towns
South of Noble resident passes away in Minnesota last week leaving a wife four children and a sister Mrs Laurence Stork of Fairfield. Various weekend visits include Otto Frey with Wittmer of Wayland and Leonard Leichty family with Simon Leichty. Donna Hauenstein Carla Jean Jimmy Johnson visit Oscar Miller children as Schantz Mary visit Harve Bales Crawfordsville. Joe Schlatter of Washington and daughter Betty visit Kauffman family in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Minnesota
Laurence Stork
Fairfield
Otto Frey
J. H. Wittmer
Wayland
Leonard Leichty and Sons
Simon Leichty
Donna Hauenstein
Carla Jean
Jimmy Johnson
Oscar Miller
W. R. Schantz
Mary
Harve Bales
Crawfordsville
Joe Schlatter
Washington
Betty
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
J. R. Kauffman
First woman admitted to Academy of Natural Sciences in 1841
Lucy Sistare Say became the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia's first female member in 1841, amid the institution founded in 1812. Today several hundred of the academy's roughly 1800 members are women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Natural Sciences of
Philadelphia
Academy
Lucy Sistare
Thomas Say
Derris Root Trials Yield Record 3000 Pounds Per Acre
Tests of Derris root planted across Middle America show yields of 3000 pounds per acre the highest ever recorded. Derris root generates rotenone insecticide, one of the most powerful and is harmless to humans and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle America
Feeding and storing farm goods and textiles tips
Cows fed hay twice daily may need less grain for good milk. Linens stored long term keep best in a cool dry dark well ventilated closet. Cleanliness is advised but ironing is discouraged. Wrap linens and cottons in tis sue paper or old sheeting.
Hospital Updates From Brighton Keota and Oakdale
Anthony Franzen of Brighton was discharged yesterday afternoon. Mrs. L McFarlane of Keota admitted as medical patient yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Walter Schoenfelder of Oakdale underwent major operation this morning. Mrs. Lloyd Lemley and son Dennis Dean of Harper, Mrs. Mas Dougall and son Hugh McClelland Jr of 841 South Avenue C, Phyllis Crone of 414 West Main Street were discharged this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Franzen
Brighton
L. McFarlane
Keota
Walter Schoenfelder
Oakdale
Lloyd Lemley
Dennis Dean
Harper
Mas Dougall
Hugh McCleland, Jr
South Avenue
Phyllis Crone
West Main Street
Men in Service Messages From Washington County
Short excerpts from letters received by the Washington County community highlight experiences of local boys serving in the armed forces. Expected themes include morale notes, updates on training, and expressions of support from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
War veteran Bandy recalls WWI exploits and family life
Foster Field Fighter profiles Staff Sergeant Edward E. Bandy of the 99th Squadron noting his WWI Croix de Guerre, service in Chateau Thierry and Meuse-Argonne, and postwar life as a Stroud Oklahoma auto mechanic who rejoined the army at 42. It also covers Art McCaffrey, ex-Journal linotype operator, now at George Field Illinois, and a letter from Arthur Morris in Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward KE. Bandy
Frank Kandy
Washington
Foster
Samuel
Army
Sergeant Bandy
17Th Field Artillery
France
Bandy
Chateau Thierry
Aisne-Marne
Marbache
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
AEF
Standy
Pearl Harbor
Stroud
Okla
Foster Field
Arthur J. McCaffrey
The
Journal
Alaska
George Field
Florida
Charles Morris
Puerto Rico
Art
McCaffrey
Sergeant Morris
Fox Holes
Old Age Insurance Policy Announces Affordable Coverage
The Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co. offers a new accident policy for ages 65 to 85 with benefits up to 500 for death, 100 monthly for disability, 100 for hospital care, plus new surgical benefits. Cost is 1 cent a day. No medical exam and 10 days free inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co
Postal Life
Kansas City
Postal
Night Blindness Linked to Majority of Night Driving Accidents
The Pennsylvania state police report that two thirds of drivers in a group of night highway crashes suffered from night blindness. The study analyzes highway safety and highlights a medical factor affecting nighttime driving behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Easy to Use Leftover Potatoes Put to Many Uses
Potatoes offer versatile uses for leftovers. They adapt to soup, stew, or salad and taste great fried, mashed, or creamed. A potato cake can be made from mashed potatoes and browned, serving as a lining or topping for pies.
Tired Kidneys Warn Sleepless Nights
Doctors warn tired kidneys disrupt daytime function and cause nightly waking. Kidney issues can bring backache, swelling, headaches, and low energy as toxins remain in the blood. Doan’s Pills, used for over 40 years, claim to help flush waste from the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
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