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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1944
Page
6
Mrs. Bill Crayne reports on District No. 4 happenings with Grace and Fred Shaw visiting the James Brooks home Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McGraw joined Sunday dinner at the H. J. Brenneman residence as Glen Fuhr and family were also noted in the column.
Sunday afternoon visits included the George Dare family hosting Katherine Swift and Raymond. the Francis McConnell family at Carl Megdelsen’s near Ainsworth. Homer Coulter from Peoria at Ralph Kleese’s. and various others visiting Bill Crayne, Frank and Charles Kephart, and James Brooks households. Tests were taken by Rosalyn Mayer, Barbara Dare, Rob Kleese, and Gwendolyn Mayer. Liverette Baker has been sick with a cold.
Mrs Lola Coffey of Iowa City formerly of Wellman will receive Iowa's outstanding mother 1944 medal at a Mother's Day service May 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Wellman Methodist Church. The event honors her service as a noted mother. A Wellman high school alumni meeting was held Friday to plan reorganization of the appreciation group.
East Sunset May 9 Sergeant Dale Jones of Camp Carson Colorado returned home Thursday on a 15 day furlough to visit his father Steve Jones sister Mrs Charley Curtis and family. The item notes various local visits and community scenes while mentioning school endings and spring chores.
The W S C5 women met Thursday with president Mrs E N Foster presiding. After a moment of prayer for armed forces, Mrs Opal Disney led devotions. Twenty three dollars were approved for Riverside Settlement in Des Moines. Parsonage committee reported new linoleum installed. Mrs Pinnell offered thanks. Mrs George Miller spoke on Methodist Nursery schools. Quilting and handiwork shared. gingerbread coffee served. Mrs W A Curl and Martyn Small spent the weekend at A J Helmer home in Iowa City for Marlyn's sixteenth birthday.
J. H. Brier a Brighton barber died suddenly from a heart attack at his daughter's home in Brighton. He had been in poor health five years and planned to return home. Funeral arrangements by F. A. Hoskins are pending word from relatives in California and Louisiana. Survived by wife Hattie Richardson Brier, three children Rex of Winfield and twins Beatrice Tracy and Bernard Jake, plus two grandsons and two granddaughters. Also two brothers Clem and Ren Brier.
Des Moines reports say Dave Fidler, operator of Club 100, was accused of failing to pay whisky taxes. The brief notes the accusation without detailing proceedings or outcomes.
Children were guests Friday evening at the Don Miller home and P. J. Graber visited his mother Mrs. John C. Graber Sunday evening.
Mrs. Albert A. Lay of the local United States Employment Service outlines West Coast job opportunities for Rotarians. Some positions include board and room as the nation faces help shortages and veterans return to civilian life. Clarence Jacobs of Washington and Rev. Carl Klein of St. Louis attend as guests. Walter Bond and family prepare to move to New York for the summer and may return next fall.
The American air force launched a record heavy bombing raid against occupied territory near Berlin and other targets as part of the invasion preps. Nearly 2,000 heavy bombers and fighters participated, dropping over 2,000 tons of bombs on rail yards and bases with slight visibility restrictions. Escorts repelled few attacking enemy fighters. Calcium Sources Fruits and vegetables rank next to milk as everyday sources of calcium.
Fidler faced a federal charge for purchasing 15 barrels of whisky with no tax paid. Arraigned before U S Commissioner Vernon A Sigler, he posted an $8,000 bond and case bound over to the next grand jury term. The trio bought three barrels for 2775 dollars. 110 gallons remained when seized March 4. Sowers and Raves charged with possession and transport of untaxed liquor, each freed on $3,600 bond.
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