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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1944
Page
2
Local White Shrine delegates return from Chicago convention
Dr. and Mrs. Reid and others attended the National Supreme convention of White Shrine in Chicago. The group elected to meet in Grand Rapids next year while reporting various appointments and family news including births and military assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reid
Roy Means
Paul Snakenberg
Chicago
White Shrine
Reid
Supreme Guard
Means
Grand Rapids
Mich
Ice-Cold Rivets Extend Flight Line Tool Life
Aluminum rivets are chilled in portable freezers and delivered in cellophane bags. They remain usable up to 80 minutes after removal, unlike traditional steel rivets, as workers at the aircraft plant handle them from insulated envelopes.
Hospital Discharges and Admission Report
Linus Wood Ainsworth Mrs Paul Hanson and Paul R VW route four were discharged yesterday afternoon. Florice Williams 806 South Avenue B was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linus Wood
Ainsworth
Paul Hanson
Aon
Paul R
VW Route Four
Florice Williams
South Avenue B
League Games Results of Major Games Today No games scheduled
The schedule shows no major league games on the agenda for today. No results reported as all teams are idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L Pet
St. Moule
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn S
New York
Boston
Chicago
L. Pet
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Boston Philadelphia
Detroit
A Busy Sunday Clique Attends Services and Visits
Mr and Mrs Clarence Boshart Verla Clinton and Hilda Taylor returned from Pekin Illinois after attending funeral services for Adam Rapp father of Mrs Boshart and Mrs Taylor. The report notes a cablegram confirming Staff Sergeant Young arrived safely at his destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Boshart
Verla
Clinton
Hilda Taylor
Pekin
Ill
Adam Rapp
Boshart
Taylor
Rapp
Peoria
Richard C. Young
Young
Wooley Weekend Visit At Mrs Buxbaum Home In Crawfordsville
J C Wooley a State University of Missouri teacher visited his sister Mrs Etta Buxbaum and relatives in Crawfordsville from Friday to Sunday. Kenneth Kilpatrick and two sons of Burlington visited Mr and Mrs E L Clark and sister Mrs Lyle Lowe. Alice Holmes of Cedar Rapids, weekend visitor with her parents. Mr and Mrs T M Holmes. Dell Ferrier and daughter Patty of Moline Illinois were weekend visitors at the Fletcher home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
J. C. Wooley
State University
Columbia, Mo
Etta Buxbaum
Kenneth Kilpatrick
Burlington
E. L. Clark
Lyle Lowe
Alice Holmes
Cedar Rapids
T. M. Holmes
Dell Ferrier
Patty
Moline, I
Frank Fletcher
Social calendar items listed for church groups clubs and societies
A long list of meetings and events for local clubs and societies. Includes Ann Judson Circle Baptist church 7 30 p m mnnth and many co operative suppers picnics and meetings at various venues such as K F hall Sunset Park and the Masonic temple with hostesses and specific times throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Judson Circle of Baptist Church
AL J. Bielefeidt
Fythian Sisters
Stricklers Celebrate Twentieth Wedding Anniversary
Kalona notes Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Strickler celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary Saturday. Mrs. Ralph Slabaugh underwent an appendectomy at Mercy hospital in Iowa City Saturday morning. Set. Clay Figgins is home on a furlough with his mother Mrs. Dessie Figgins. Pr R A Hender has returned from a trip into Missouri and Arkansas. Mr and Mrs Logan Reif have returned from a business trip to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Schwitters
Kalona
Lloyd Strickler
Ralph Slabaugh
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Clay Figgins
Dessie Figgins
Pr. R. A. Hender
Missouri
Arkansas
Logan Reif
Chicago
Ventilation in Vegetable Storage for Fall
Early fall ventilation aimed to cool storage to proper temperature. As weather grows colder, ventilation may be stopped or tightly controlled to prevent vegetables from freezing.
Methodist unit meetings host Wiener roast and rain plan
Mrs William McCartney invites W S C S of the Methodist church units to an afternoon gathering at set park with a 1 p m start for Unit No 8 and a 2 p m plan for rain backup with Mrs Walter Longer. Additional unit details and host addresses are listed for Nos 9 10 1 2 and 8 including locations on Madison Street Third Street and Main Street. Bring needle and thimble for the November 7 church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCartney
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Walter Longer
E. Madison St
Homer Birney
Lyle Wilcox
Clayde Knapp
Harry Crone
Albert Mills
EB. S. Hebner
E. 6Th St
L. R. Baker
E. 2Nd St
E. B. Hammer
E. Main St
Don Brindley
L. M. Robertson
Hash mark meaning in military service stripes
In military terminology a hash mark on the left sleeve denotes three years of active service status. The insignia appears as a service stripe worn on the lower left sleeve of the uniform blouse indicating length of service.
Finlay Links Yellow Fever to Mosquitoes in 1881
Cuban doctor Carlos Finlay advances the theory that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes in 1881, shaping understanding of the disease and its prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Finlay
Farewell Courtesy For Mrs. R. Means
Mrs. Stewart Bell hosted a farewell courtesy at the Means home 761 South Fourth Avenue for Mrs. Roy Means who plans to move to Key West Florida. Bridge on six tables awarded high to Mrs. G W Manassier Sr and low to Mrs. O E Schmitt. Out of town guests included White Shrine officers Caroline McNeill Alta Kendall Mrs T V Knerr Mrs A B Magdefray and Mrs Eva Allen. A handkerchief shower followed and refreshments were served by Mrs. George Means along with small bridal bouquets and spring flowers for decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Bell
South Fourth Avenue
Roy Means
Key West
Fla
Means
G. W. Manassier, Sr
O. E. Schmitt
White Shrine of
George Means
W C T U Plans to Sponsor Institute
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will sponsor a Neighborhood Institute at the Methodist church on Thursday. Morning session opens at ten with a sack lunch at noon. afternoon features devotions, an address by Rev. Fred E. Miller, and talks on drinking customs, war effort, and Christian citizenship. A missionary tea closes the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Franrie Flower Missionary Society
Stanley Mouser
Frank Leeper
Roland Bennon
Don Holmes
Walnut Women’s Club
Johenny Mast
Kell
W.C.T.U
W.C.T.U. Local Institute and Missionary
Friendly Circle Club
Charles Greiner
Tyhekah Club
C.F. Hall
Rural Women's Club
Frank Pringle
George Shalia
Boyd Berdo
J. N. Irwin
St. Rita Circle
K.C. Hall
The
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Benj. Coppock
J. A. Hawthorne
C. V. Cruil
Flower
Mission and Relief
George Brinton
T. F. Barker
John A. Stewart
Fred E. Miller
Pessie Wead
South America
M. H. Sartor
Everest
Mary J. Campbell
Sara Pollock
Hawthorne
United States of America
Pearl S. Whistler
J. D. Dayton
Mrs Mabel Monson Hosts Fairview Club Meeting
Crawfordsville May 8 Mrs Mabel Monson hosted the Fairview club Thursday afternoon Roll call prompted talks on post war issues club president Mrs Rhea read Ruth Foster’s letter on food preservation and a canning demonstration scheduled for early June The hostess served refreshments Next meeting set with Mrs Howard Stewart June 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mabel Monson
Fairview Club
Rhea
Ruth Foster
Howard Stewart
Presbyterian Morning Prayer Meeting Announced
The Presbyterian congregation invites members to a morning prayer gathering at 9 30 Wednesday at the church located at 72t2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Mrs Wilson Re-elected President of Chapter Y T T
Mrs Wilson T T T was re elected president of Chapter Y at a May meeting held in Mrs Harold Putnam’s home. Ten members elected officers: Putnam vice president Simpson recording secretary Campbell corresponding secretary Dempsey treasurer Jurging historian. A picnic was planned for Thursday evening May 13 at Mrs Herbert Campbell's home near Haskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn L. Wilson
Y. T.T.T
Harold Put
Wilson
Mrs. Putnam
Virginia Simpson
Neva Campbell
Lucy Dempsey
Sadeema Jurging
Herbert Campbell
Haskins
Mineral Misture Dairy Cows Access Mineral Mixture
Dairy cows should have free access to a mineral mixture such as steam sterilized bone meal or fluorinated rock phosphate.
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Wolf’s Flower
Buckle
Warner & Tiistow
George Peterson
Moline
Mark Kent
Karna Even
Martha Anne Mace
D. A.A.F
I-2
Sweetwater
Texas
Amelia C. Cook
Toledo
Ohio
Supreme Worthy
William Anderson
Fort Worth
Caroline McNeill
Oakland
Calif
Supreme
Verne Kendall
Anderson
W. D. Dwyer
Dental Corps
United States
Mediterranean
Frederick FE. Reid, Jr
School of Veterinary
Fort Bliss
Paso
Mrs. Reid, Jr
Lordsburg
N. Mex
Lester Carson
Oak Park
Ceaterday
Little’s Furniture
C. L. Sedive
Beverly
Carol
J. L. Young
B. C. Briley
Mary Cay Young
Mary Cay
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Lee Hen
Merry Makerg Club
H. J. Myers
Country Club
Ehurch
Cood Will Club
Will Bealer
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Sunshine Community Club
Ehme Koehler
C.C.A
United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Friendship Club
Monty
Wessler
Blacksmith
Mrs. R. Means
Institute
T.t.t.’S
Nam
Red Cross
Dickies
Phoenix Strutwear
Gage
Fisk
America
Rothschild’s
Ond Ue
Jersey
East Side Square
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