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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1945
Page
8
Mrs. Carris reports Evelyn Hoxworth is the new assistant in the Selective Service office replacing Mrs. Dorothea Brindle y who has resigned. The community also notes local social and household news including Neva Long and her seeing dog Happy, a Wisconsin rural electrification photo story, and neighborhood home projects.
Funeral services for J Edward Kelley 74 who died at the county home April 27 were held Sunday at 2 PM at the Baptist church conducted by Shev M L Dewey He was born near North English and lived in the community all his life never married and was the last of his family He tilled tiling as a young man and later lived with his sister in law Mrs Mary Kelley widow of Levi Kelley and in recent years with his nephew Mr Bell
Garden IP from Jong State College advises staggered snap bean plantings for steady harvest. First sowing should occur now with 2 to 3 week intervals, continuing until early May. Plant edible soybeans, pele and lima beans by mid May, with June for lima beans. Use protective dusts for bush beans. inoculation helps soils low in nitrogen.
The obituary notes that he and his wife managed the Washington County Home where he was cared for as a family member. Funeral services were handled by the J. Powell funeral home and burial occurred in North English.
Local column notes two neighbors on leave during wartime. Lawrence Whisler returns for a 21 day leave from overseas to attend Frances Whisler’s high school graduation. James Birney and wife arrive from California for a 60 day assignment, now on 15 day leave, planning planting corn.
If a child’s clothing catches fire, smother the flames with coats blankets or rugs from shoulders to feet. Move the child to fresh air if overwhelmed by smoke. Call a doctor and begin CPR if not breathing. Do not give alcohol or drugs or force walking. Wait for medical arrival.
Lt Kay Kurka of the Army Nurses Corps writes from Georgia about a tiger hunt arranged by the Maharaja of Ramgarh. The narrative details camps resembling Barnum Bailey tents, lavish tents, a central cement pit, and hunting rituals with native beaters, while noting visits to the Maharaja’s palace and an upcoming wedding of Dr. Singh in Bombay.
Westminister May 1 22 tractors began furrow turning at Jay Darby farm in 76 township to plow 40 acres contour plowing as a cooperative gesture aiding Mr Darby after his wife illness and death. Partners Albert Stoutner and others assisted while a 24th tractor broke down en route.
Short excerpts from letters received from Washington County boys serving in the armed forces are printed. The notes share personal updates, hometown references, and morale reflections. The items illustrate everyday life and sentiments while deployed.
Mrs Fred Reid writes to inform that T/d William L. Krotz of East St. Louis remains in foreign service in Italy after being wounded twice. He funds a life membership in the Supreme Shrine and shares observations on Rome and Naples, bakery kilns, cathedral architecture, and Red Cross support.
A compact aphorism notes that even minor leaks or errors can cause major failure, warning that small oversights undermine large ventures. The quote emphasizes caution and meticulous attention to detail in all projects.
Glenn Gorden, William Shannon, Cloyce Statler, Lester Laubach, Merle Eckels, Robert Greiner, Frank Greiner, C. S. Davis, and Mr and Mrs Lester Laubach with Charles Grissam coordinated efforts to publicize a community awareness drive.
The rugged and uneven mountain ranges encircle Burma on multiple sides forming an obstacle course that hinders movement. Combined with central ranges north to south they funnel transport along valleys to railways and highways crossing mountains between India and Burma. Only trails and a few new military roads extend east and west.
A medical ad claims Tremone blends vitamins and hormones to restore vitality for middle aged men. It touts renewed zest and pleasures once enjoyed, urging use with directions and availability from G L McDaniel Druggist and other registrants.
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