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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1944
Page
2
Local soldiers visit relatives during leave and moves
Pfc Don Crossett of Camp Gruber Oklahoma visits his Marion parents during sick leave after an appendectomy and will return to base hospital. E D Crossett move to Grinnell to become Railway Express agent. Ralph Eugene Erlenbush 52 C Farragut Idaho on 15 day leave with John and Mrs Erlenburgh. A E Atchison and wife depart Iowa City for Colorado Springs to visit son in law and daughter Warant Officer and Mrs Minton Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Crossett
Camp Gruber
Okla
E D. Crossett
Marion
Crossett
Hazen
Pfc
E. D. Crossett
Grinnell
Railway Express Agency
Washington
Ralph Eugene Erlenbush
Farragt
Idaho
John Erlenburh
A. E. Atchison
Iowa City
Colorado Springs
Colo
F.c
Minton Adams
Local Notes On Des Moines Visitors and Travel
Mrs Ruth Armstrong and Shirley Ogelvie returned to Des Moines after visiting relatives in the area. Funeral attendance in Keota included Mrs L E Meafield with Mrs May McFarland and Stella Palmer. Charles Beason and wife visited his parents in town. Mrs Frank Haney spent a day in Town City with Carole Ann Brown. Mrs Raymond Minick and daughter joined him in San Diego for a weeks visit while he serves at the navy base hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Haney
Town City
Carole Ann Brown
Emmet Wilkinson
Raymond Minick
Mary Ruth
C. C. Reister
San Diego
Calif
Navy Base Hospital
Local Hospital Report Several Admissions and Discharges
At the hospital Oren Kepper of Crawfordsville was admitted Saturday evening for repairs of a lacerated hand followed by amputation. James MecCaleb of Dublin was admitted Saturday evening as a medical patient. Mr and Mrs Virgil Davis of Wellman are parents of a seven pound nine ounce son born at 3 18 yesterday afternoon. Mrs Walter Koebel of Wayland and Walter Rich of Crawfordsville underwent major operations this morning. R L Richards of Cotter, Mrs Erelyn Randall of Muscatine, and Mrs Andy Jardner of Crawfordsville were discharged yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren Kepper
Crawfordsville
James MecCaleb
Dublin
Virgil Davis, Wellman
Walter Koebel
Wayland
Walter Rich
R. L. Richards
Cotter
Erelyn Randall
Muscatine
Andy Jardner
Social Calendar for Monday to Wednesday
Drama department hosts an 8 p.m. program with Mrs George Kerr. Rainbow Girls meet 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic temple. Daughters of Union Veterans convene 7 30 p.m. at Legion hall with a postponed March 6 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
Wesleyan Service Guild
RESS
Esther Hayes Handcraft Dept
Pitan
K C. Witkits
Damascus
Pythian Sisters
Hall McCleary Circle
William Graf
Booster Club
Harry Donaldson
L. Whittaker
Rell Call
Birthday List Appears Across England and Ainsworth
Tech. Sgt. Daryl Fetters marks a birthday in England while three Haskins residents Margaret Keating Mrs John Godlove and Mrs M T Coon celebrate today. Others include Helen Wilson Wayne Knupp Mrs Co M Hazen Mrs Leo Marie E J Kallous Frank Vodicka Jr Lawrence Libe Maurice Tinnes Lizzie Kuntz 78 Robert O Conner 18 and Tommy Max Telford birthday in Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech
Daryl L. Fetters
England
Haskins
Margaret Keating
John Godlove
M. T. Coon
Wayne Knupp
Co. M. Hazen
Leo Marie
E. J. Kallous
Frank Vodicka, Jr
Lawrence Libe
Maurice Tinnes
Valley
W. D. Dwyer
Lizzie Kuntz
North Marion Avenue
Robert O'Conner
Grie O'Conner
Ainsworth
Tommy Max Telford
Merle Telford
Nineteenth Century Club Luncheon and Book Review
Mrs. Lloyd Lytle hosted a Saturday luncheon at the State cafe for the Nineteenth Century club. Mrs. C J Roberts reviewed Theodore Pratt’s Mr. Winkie Goes to War, a satire on human nature through military figures and American social structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Lytle
Nineteenth Century Club
State Cafe
Lytle
C. J. Roberts
Mr. Winkie
Theodore Pratt
Homemakers Invited to Crawfordsville Meeting
All homemakers in Crawfordsville and nearby community are invited to a Thursday afternoon home project meeting at the Crawfordsville schoolhouse. Ruth Foster, county home economist, will teach methods of house cleaning and effective cleaning practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ruth Foster
Ronnie Armstrong Birthday Party Observed in Generous Family Setting
Ronnie Armstrong marked his second birthday with a party held yesterday afternoon as his mother Ruth Armstrong traveled from Des Moines. He lives with grandparents Mr and Mrs N Sorrell. guests included cousins Dennis Bobby Diane Sorrell and Patty Sorrell unable to attend. Also present were Mrs Claud Bain Mrs Tillie Donovan Mrs Bob Sorrell and Shirley Ogelvie of Des Moines. The cake featured two candles and refreshments were served. Ronnie received several birthday remembrances. Bob Gorham from Springfield Illinois visited Saturday while his father Paul Gorham attended an Iowa Daily Press association meeting. Mrs Paul Gorham and Barbara Gorham joined Ronnie’s family in Winfield for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Armstrong
Ruth Armstrong
Des Moines
Ronnie
N. Sorrell
Shirley Ogelvie
Bob Gorham
Springfield
Ill
Paul Gorham
Iowa Daily Press Association
Barbara
Winfield
Gene Gorham
Mrs Collin Nicola Celebrates 95th Birthday At Home
Mrs. Collin Nicola greeted about 75 friends at the Howard L. McCleery home in a relaxed afternoon party for her 95th birthday. Guests offered congratulations and flowers while refreshments featured pastel decor and spring bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Berdo
Marshal Bailey
Nancy Patterson
Frances Miller
Honoree Cherished Calls and Courtesies From Friends
The honoree enjoyed each call and appreciated every courtesy extended by her friends as she shared moments with the younger generation as companions.
Rathmel Family on 13 Day Furlough Visit
Corporal Harold J. Rathmel and his wife and their daughter Neva Jean of Milwaukee Wisconsin are spending a 13 day furlough with the John Erlenbush and C F Rathmel households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Rathmel
Neva Jean
Milwaukee, Wisc
John Erlenbush
C. F. Rathmel
Vitamin capsules for children promoted during wartime
Wartime health note advertises Polyecaps and Puretest Polycaps providing vitamins A D B1 B2 C and Niacinamide for children. Claims 72 capsules equal over a week’s supply for $2.59. Available at Pioneer Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Drug Store
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