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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1944
Page
2
Navy and civilian moves amid wartime news from Cedar Rapids to Arlington
Local items report Dick Ross known as KK L Ross in service and address details for naval personnel including Norman Miller and others. visits, civil service moves, and family notes from Ames to Cedar Rapids. Mentioned are promotions and overseas arrivals along with boxing scores and delayed games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Ross
Navy
Darrell Ross
KK. L. Ross
Value of dried peas and beans as body builders
The text highlights dried peas and beans as nutrient dense vegetables that rival meat eggs milk and cheese for building the body. It emphasizes their value regardless of shape or color and promotes their high protein and calorie content for dietary strength.
Major League Baseball National League results
National League results show Phillies 8 state? no game. Cincinnati 6 4. Pittsburgh 7 3. New York 5 4. Boston 4 2. Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 2. St Louis 5 Cincinnati 0. Philadelphia at Brooklyn with no games scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyte Pee
Tae
Torr
Washington
Cridges
DOG Austin Neu
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boston
New York
National League
New Anne
Cincinnati
Pitteeargh
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Nurse Jessie Rice to Leave for Saginaw After Visit
Jessie Rice will depart tomorrow night for Saginaw Michigan after a week with her mother Mrs Belle Rice and the Charles Kennedy family. She is an anesthetist at St Marys hospital in Saginaw. Dorothy Bear a cadet nurse at Mercy hospital Iowa City will be home tonight and spend tomorrow at the Clayton Bear home. Pvt Raymond Bear has had one furlough and will report back to Fort Meade Md. Maude Randall of Sigourney was a business visitor here this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Rice
Saginaw, Mich
Belle Rice
Charles Kennedy
Miss Rice
St. Mary’s Hospital
Saginaw
Dorothy Bear
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Clayton Bear
Raymond Bear
Fort George G. Meade
Maude Randall of
Sigourney
Beatty v Beatty lawsuit filed over desertion
The petition in the district court alleges Mable Ruth Beatty and Everette James Beatty were married on December 29 1915 and lived together until September 13 1940. Desertion by the defendant is charged. T A Michels is attorney for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Ruth Beatty
Everette James Beatty
District Court
T. A. Michels
Kerr funeral services held at L A Jones home
Funeral services for W. P. Kerr were conducted Saturday at L A Jones funeral home by Rev. George Kerr and Rev. FF W Eastwood. A duet by Carolyn Hamilton and Mrs H H McCleery accompanied by Mrs Boyd White. Pallbearers were Nate Pearson Harve Wilson Fred Shaw Homer Birney Dell Walker Boyd Foster. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Vimy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PR. Kerr
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
George Kerr
FF. W. Eastwood
Carolyn Hamilton
H. H. McCleery
Boyd White
Nate Pearson
Harve Wilson
Fred Shaw
Homer Birney
Dell Walker
Boyd Foster
Elm Grove Cemetery
Vimy
Hospital Discharges and Newborn Births Reported
Several residents are discharged from the hospital including Mrs. Everett Goodwin and daughter Roberta Rae in Washington, Mrs. Bernard Barger and son Terry Michael in 422 South Third Avenue, and Mrs. Paul TeBockhorsat and daughter Judith Meriel in 521 West Madison Street. A baby boy weighing five pounds seven and a half ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Spangler in Crawfordsville at 9 35 this morning. Mrs. Will James of Williamsburg was admitted as a medical patient yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Henry Wlanning of Route One and Mrs. Hannah Taylor of 692 East Jefferson Street were discharged this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Goodwin
Roberta Rae
Washington
Bernard Barger
Terry Michael
South Third Avenue
Paul TeBockhorsat
Judith Meriel
West
Madison Street
James MecCaleb
Dublin
Will James
Williamsburg
Chester Spangler
Crawfordsville
Henry Wlanning
Hannah Taylor
Fast
Jefferson Street
Becky Norman Birthday Party Observed At Holcomb Home
Becky Norman celebrated her May 5 birthday as guest of honor at a Saturday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Don Holcomb. May pole motif decor, fortune telling cake, and streamers framed the centerpieces as guests enjoyed games supervised by Mrs. George Norman and Ana Belle Gault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Norman
Don Holcomb
George Norman
Ana Belle Gault
Marlene Blick
Sandra Harp
Suzanne Norman
Lynda Stewart
Marilyn
Clara
Virginia
Carol Leet
Jeannette Choate
Judy Holcomb
Mrs John Soukup Hosts Riverside Needle Club
Mrs John Soukup entertained the Senior Needle club at her Riverside home with twelve members and four guests. Guests included Mrs Al Erbe Nancy of Town City and Mrs Anna Krotz. A social afternoon of needlework followed by a luncheon. The next meeting is set for May 25 afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
John Soukup
al Erbe
Nancy
Town City
Anna Krotz
George Kos
J. M. Soukup
Ohden and Darbyshire Obtain Marriage License
H Richard Ohden of Riceville Iowa and Pauline Darbyshire of Washington secured a marriage license at the courthouse Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Richard Ohden
Riceville
Iowa
Pauline Darbyshire
Washington
Milk Reduction Threatens Diet of Child
The text warns that reducing a child's milk intake below one quart daily risks diet impoverishment in essential constituents best supplied by milk. Substitutes are not practically adequate as too many foods would be needed to cover the deficit.
Plan Two Weeks Daily Bible School At Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville May 38 The Daily Vacation Bible School will be held in the Methodist church from May 22 to June. All churches will assist in the work. The senior class play The thenheaded Stepchild was given Sunday evening in the school auditorium to a good sized audience. It was a three act comedy directed by Mary Witting. Cast included Yvonne Ernest Kathryn Reschley Grace Conrad Ernest Kiene Ann Sommer Lewis Beenblossom Dwight Graber Wilma Wooley Harry Suter Juanita Baker Maxine Rickey Betty Huston. Between acts songs were performed and a cornet solo played. Several locals visited and attended. Sergeant Dale Jones of Camp Carson Colo on 15 day furlough returned home Thursday. Mrs G Robertson and daughter Margaret of Los Angeles Calif came for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Mary Wittiig
Yvonne Ernest
Kathryn Reschley
Grace Conrad
Ernest Kiene
Ann Sommer
Lewis Beenblossom
Dwight Graber
Wilma Wooley
Harry Suter
Juanita Baker
Maxine Rickey
Betty Huston
Hetty
Wanda Jean Huston
Lewis Geenblossom
Mary Lilian Moorhead
St Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Jeanette Hanna
Elden
L. A. Cherryholmes
Ainsworth
Dale Jones
Camp Carson
Colo
G. Robertson
Margaret
Los Angeles
Calif
Chain stores drive major share of 1942 grocery trade
The chain store sector has expanded to account for 4.6 billion dollars of activity in the total grocery retail field in 1942, highlighting the growing dominance of chain operations in the grocery market.
Gang's Houseparty At Edgewater Cabin
Members of a high school junior gang stayed at the Breitenbach Etter cabin near Coneville for a weekend houseparty hosted by Barbara Etter. The girls rode the afternoon train to Coneville then hitchhiked to the cabin for canoe trips mushroom hunting and river strolls with several activities including truth sessions and group photos. Dr Etter and Mr Breitenbach organized the trip which ended with transport home provided by Dr Etter Henry Berco and M E DeLashmutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Etter
Breitenbach- Etter
Edgewater
Coneville
K. Etter
George Breitenbach
K. P
Dr. Etter
Mr. Breitenbach
Shirley Brown
Wendolyn Ramseyer
Frances Whisler
Maggie de- Lashmutt
Honor Pvt. R. Bear at family dinner
Pvt. Raymond Bear home on furlough was guest of honor at a cooperative dinner hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Bear. Turkey and favorite foods topped the menu as visiting and photos followed a quiet afternoon with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Bear
Clayton Bear
John Jackson
Fairfield
Joe Wolfe
I. D. Quinn
Clayde Knupp
Wayne Knupp
David
Clarence Jackson
Annabelle
Lois Mace
Morning prayer meeting announced for Wednesday at 9 59
The Presbyterian morning prayer group will convene at 9 59 on Wednesday morning at the church. The 20 million Victory gardens produced over eight million tons of food last year across farms and urban areas in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
America
Missionary Society Meets at United Presbyterian Church
The Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church held its May meeting in the church social rooms. Mrs. Anwyl opened with Psalm 91 and Proverbs 3 on Trust. Topics included Span of Truth and the organization's beginnings dating to 1883. total membership noted at 44,332. Leta Glenn spoke on bank offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian Church
D. N. Anwyl
J. A. Hawthorne
Silas Ross
I. L. Colthurst
Leta Glenn
W R C Memorial Day Committees Formed and Plans
The Women's Relief Corps held its regu lar meeting in Legion hall with 21 members and officers present. They voted to buy a 50 war bond and donate 50 to the blood plasma fund and received six tea towels from Mrs. Earle Libe. Members named committees for Memorial Day plans and school visiting duties with various members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
Legion Hall
Mary Dawson
Patricig Griffith
Boss Conger
Miss Conger
Louise Reaney
Marie Baker
Effie Murdock
St. James
Baker
Murdock
Jarrard
High School
Beggs
Sickles
Mabel Gray
Lincoln
Coppeck
Boileau
Brinning
Stewart
Dayton
Whistier
Graham
Schmidt
Young
Lowe
Emma Campbell
Earle Libe
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Moriarty
Afternoon club notices and social events update
Aft noon With coffee furnished. Friendly Circle club afternoon meeting. Mrs. Charles Greiner Rebekah club and families host a cooperative supper at 6 30 pm. 1 O C F ball. Rural Women's club afternoon gathering led by Mrs Frank Pringle. Roll call and Tribute to Mothers observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aft
Friendly Circle Club
Charles Greiner
Rebekah Club
C.F. Ball
Riural Women’s Club
Frank Pringle
New Plastic Fife Approved for Army Bands and Drums
U S army bands and drum corps now have a plastic fife available, reported to have a tone equal to the standard fife. The invention promises reduced cost and easier maintenance for military musicians nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Drum Corps
White Cloud Club Holds May Meeting in Crawfordsville
Mrs Otto Suter hosted the White Cloud club Tuesday afternoon in Crawfordsville with fifteen members present. Guests included Mrs Irvin Sommer and Mg Hamilton. A poem in tribute to mothers opened the roll call. Mrs Howard Andersons review of The Robe by Lloyd C Douglas was enjoyed. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
May
Otto Suter
White Cloud Club
Irvin Sommer
Mg Hamilton
Roll
Mnother
Howard
Birthday Greetings Noted For Local Residents
Boyd E. White now serving in California and formerly vocal music director at his school, Percy Ashby of Pilot Hillburg, Howard Anderson of Crawfordsville, Mrs Byron Snider, and Mrs C V Brown accept birthday wishes today from friends. Joe Hesseltine son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hesseltine has a birthday today as does Delia Jane Boileau daughter of Mrs Met Boileau aged 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd E. White
California
Percy Ashby
Pilotburg
Howard Anderson
Crawfordsville
Byron Snider
C. V. Brown
Joe Hesseltine
Harry Hesseltine
Delia Jane Boileau
Met Boileau
Donna Jean Wallace Celebrates Tenth Birthday
Today marks the tenth birthday of Donna Jean Wallace, daughter of Mr and Mrs Everette Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Jean Wallace
Mrs. Everette Wallace
Four Today for John Michael Schliekelman
A son of Mr and Mrs R and Schliekelman John Michael is four years old. The family formerly lived here and Mr Schliekelman was the county sanitary engineer.
Bassler Couple Observe Wedding Anniversary and Dassler Birthday
Dr and Mrs C E Bassler of Ainsworth observe a wedding anniversary today and celebrate Mr Dassler's birthday with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bassler
Ainsworth
Mr Dassler
Mapels Host Family Dinner Honoring Mapel Kin Military Service
Mr and Mrs Charles Mapel and relatives held a noon dinner at 828 East Madison Street honoring LaMar John and Charles Mapel who are or call for military service. Attendees included Beverly and Richard Fairfield Donald Mapel Gladwin Loy McGill Grandview Jake Stebbins Muscatine Mary Mapel and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mapel
Jean
Cherry
LaMar
John End Charles Mapel
Mapel
Madison Street
Thas
Lal Mer Mapel
Beverly
Richard
Fairfield
Donald Mapel
Donnie
B Rary
Gladwin
N_ Loy McGill
Grandview
Jake Stebbins
Muscatine
Mary Mapel
Jona Mapel
James
Jack
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Naval Sta. Bldg
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L. M. Eicher
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Jay Hesser
Catherine Hesger
Behounek
Chelsea
Miss Michel
Arlington, Va
Eclipse Lbr. Co
Gilfoed
Ed Erskin
Carolyn
O. E. Sehmitt
Cloyce B. Kerr
Ames
Esther MacGuein
Nes Moines
W. B. Kerr
Miss MacGuein
Frank Bell
Mrs. Kerr
R. F. McFarlane Remead
L. Pease
Ottumwa Navy Base
Mechanics Department of the
Air Corps
Homer Stephen
Atlantic City
N. J
Clyde L. Boice
Ray H. Robertson
Wellman
Myrtle R. Robertson
WA Co
Robertson
Ft. Myer
Pentagon
Washington, D. C
Keystone Radio School
Hollidaysburg
Penn
State University of Town
AC William Steele
Navy Air Corps
Corpus Christi
Texas
Earl Steele
Robert G. Adams
Cpl
Adams
Gary
Set
Little’s Furniture
C. V. Gcrull
Ijowa Daily
Henry County
Dwight Kennedy
Mt. Pleasant
Ebenezer
POST
Western Union
Oxfords
A. E. Atchison
Tulper
Gang
Honor Pvt. R. Bear
Masonic Temple
H. N. Putnam
American Home Dept
Mable Gray
American Tome Dept
E. B. Hammer
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Les Hen Ty
Merry Makers Club
H. J. Myers
Country Club
W.S.C.S
SO Pillieweee
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Will Bealer
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Thursaes
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C-C
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