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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1945

Page

2

Local News Notes on Havighurst Munster Frey and Visits

Dr. and Mrs. Havighurst of Bloomington Indiana spent days with Rev. and Mrs. Munster in West Chester. Frey the professional masseur will visit the Cy Bush residence on Saturday May 12. Mrs. Jackson Riley left for Kansas City after weeks with her sister Mrs. Rothschild. Mrs. Rothschild improving after hospital exam. Mrs. Margolin of Yankton staying with her Iowa City relatives after graduation trip. Dennis Lynch spent Sunday in Excelsior Springs Missouri for a minor operation recovery continues.

Freeman A. Havighurst Bloomington H. W. Munster West Chester Havighurst Munster Illinois Conference First Church Springfield Decatur Havishurst Chicago Quincey G. EK. Frey Cy Bush Washington St Jackson Riley Monay Kansas Dennis Lynch Xcelsior Springs Anch

Major League Baseball Scores and Schedule Update

Major Leagues show Cleveland 7 Chicago 1 and St Louis 7 Washington 1 as only games. Tonight pits Gates-New York against Detroit Trout at 3-1 and Boston at Cleveland Reynolds 1-2 with other planned matchups in the National League including New York Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia and Boston. Cincinnati New York night game Feldman 3-0 Brecheen 2-0 Lombardi 1-1 Derringer 4-0 Lee 0-1 Roe 1-1 Tobin 2-3.

Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Washington New York Gettel Detroit Trout Boston Wilson Reynolds Philadelphia iKuerr Lee Vieretti Kramer Brooklyn Richbo Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Carter Feldman Brecheen Lombardi Derringer Roe Tobin

Cancer risks and early signs not clearly inherited

A physician notes cancer is not proven hereditary or transmissible and that susceptibility is uncertain. A pelvic exam can reassure or reveal minor disturbances that precede cancer. Early treatment of these disturbances may show cancer development.

Repairing Leaky Brick Walls and Waterproofing

A brick wall absorbs moisture from degraded mortar joints. Repair involves repointing with new mortar and applying waterproof coating for added protection and improved appearance.

Goering and Kesselring Captured by Allied Forces

Allied supreme headquarters announced that Reichs marshal Hermann Goering and Marshal Albert Kesselring are in American 7th Army hands. Goering claimed Hitler condemned him for proposing Germany’s leadership but was rescued by his airforce. Kesselring had led Germany’s western front until March. Denmark proclaims liberation as King Christian addresses Rigsdag and reconstruction plans loom. Heavily armed Danish troops guard the royal cortege while snipers remain downtown. He mentions Himmler in Sweden and Britain restores civil liberties, ending wartime detention without trial. Swiss authorities close the German legation in Bern, ordering members to leave within three days.

Reims Allied Supreme Headquarters Reichsmarshal Herman Goering Albert Kesselring Goering Hitler Kesselring Paris Hermann Goering 7Th Army Supreme Headquarters Germany Western Front Karl von Rundstedt Jacob L. Devers Army Group Shabef Alexander M. Pateh Denmark Copenhagen Christian of Rigsvag Himmler Sweden London Dauagsh Kalundborg Heinrich Hummiler Gestapo Herber Morrison Britain Zurich Bern Legation Switzerland

Snider Burned in Okinawa Action Navy Says

Mrs. Cloyce Snider learns via navy telegram that her husband fireman first class was seriously wounded with burns. The report notes multiple burns, care at a navy hospital, and that he survived a landing boat sinking during the Okinawa action. The message bears Vice Admiral Bargball Jacobs signature.

Cloyce Snider Navy Department Navy Barglall Jacobs Okinawa

No Concert Tonight Weather Cancels Park Program

The Washington Municipal Band cancels its Central Park outdoor program for this evening due to weather. A cold forecast affects plans during national music week observance. They will perform at Memorial Day services under Ralph Young, director of instrumental music in the public schools.

Washington Municipal Central Park Ance Ralph Young

Proper cross cut prevents soggy baked potatoes

After baking, remove potatoes and cut a cross on one side. Steam escapes through the incision, then gently squeeze until the potato bulges through the cross. This method yields fluffier interiors and crisper skins.

Victory Ends Long Rule by Military Might

Allied victory in Europe ends the Nazi era and frees the continent from German domination begun in 1939. The June 1944 invasion opened the path from France to the Reich, with Britain, the United States, France, Poland, and Russia contributing to the final defeat. The war’s end promises lasting peace to guard against a revival of Nazism.

Europe Poland Hitler Germany France Reich Britain Rommel Egypt Wehrmacht Russia Adolf Hitler

Forming of Axis Was First Phase of Long Struggle

The article traces Hitler’s 1936 moves to rearm Germany and remap Europe. It notes the Rhineland march, the Rome Berlin pact with Mussolini, the 1938 Austria seizure, and the Munich surrender of Czechoslovakia. It also covers Spain’s civil war and U S isolationist mood as war loomed.

Hitler Rhineland France Mussolini Ethiopia Austria Czechoslovakia Iitler Daladier Munich Great Britain Sudetenland Europe Spain Mediterranean Italy United States Atlantic

Cabbage Seed Yields Vast Harvest Projection

A single pound of cabbage seed is projected to produce about 200 000 pounds of cabbage, illustrating the potential scale of vegetable cultivation.

Cake First Impression Sets Church Scene in Slice of Life

In Gainsville, the young Rev John Bivens faces sermon prep interrupted by his wife Elsie’s perfect cake. A car crash leads to a rescue mission as John learns of the cake’s primacy, then returns to his sermon with a quiet, approving conclusion.

John Bivens Gainsville John Elsie

Toad Worth $25 Yearly to Farmer for Pest Control

A common toad may be valued at $25 annually by farmers for its pest control, as it consumes large numbers of injurious insects.

Prize German Prisoners of War Among Throngs Liberated

Allied forces freed many Nazi prisoners in Europe including Polish leader Tadeusz Komorowski, former Austrian leader Kurt Schuschnigg, ex French premiers Edouard Daladier Paul Reynaud and Leon Blum, Pastor Martin Niemoeller, Maurice Gamelin, Maxime Weygand, and others in recent incidents.

United States Europe Tadeusy Bor) Komorowski Warsaw Kurt Schuschnigg Amidouard Daladier Paul Reynaud Leon Pastor Martin Niemoeller Maurice Gamelin Maxime We le Hetullissino

Brownout Ends As Vinson Announces War Mobilization Policy

Washington May 8 The brown-out order prohibiting outdoor electric illumination nationwide is revoked with victory in Europe. Fred M. Vinson will publish a policy study covering the period until Japan is defeated outlining munitions civilian production and continued controls. A midnight curfew and horse racing ban may be listed. the move saves coal during fuel shortages. Jed M. Vinson lifts the midnight curfew on amusements while keeping transport restrictions and urges continued fuel conservation amid the war with Japan.

Washington, D. C Wihieh Europe War Production Board Office of War Utilities Japan Fred M. Vinson Vinson Edward Falck

Ten Seniors To Get Diplomas At Crawfordsville

A Crawfordsville graduation will award diplomas to ten seniors on Thursday evening. Valedictorian is Junior Despain and salutatorian Mary Cherryholmes. Doris Mitchell gives the mantle oration, Robert Lowe accepts for next year, and Ralph Shannon will address on This Business of Living. Diplomas are presented by Frank Gault of the board of education.

Crawfordsville Despain Doris Mitchell Ruth Rich Ruth Atkinson Christie Rickey Roger Hamilton Joan Maxwell Robert Jones Dwight Owens Mary Cherryholmes Donald McArtor Junior Despain Robert Lowe Ralph Shannon Washington Frank Gault Board of Education

Graduation slated for Eighth Grade at local school

Pvt. Donald McArtor serves as honorary president with Doris Mitchell as vice president and Joan Maxwell as secretary and treasurer. The class motto proclaims The door to success is labelled push with lavender and yellow colors. The ceremony Friday May 11 at 10 37 am features salutatorian Mitchell and valedictorian Lucille Gault. Rev Frederick West brook of the Methodist church will give the address.

Pvt Donald McArtor Doris Mitchell Joan Maxwell Erbe Frederick Westbrook Methodist Church Mitchell Lucille Gault N. F. Chapman Presbyterian Church Niota Til Southeastern Hines Dell Parrier Abouty Ccaifornia

Ironing Bias Cut Slips Efficiently

Learn to iron bias cut slips by moving the iron diagonally along the grain. Use steady, straight strokes to prevent stretching and maintain the garment’s shape.

Hospital Discharges Mark Day's End For Several Residents

At the hospital Mrs. Marion Huisman and daughter Linda Sue of 1087 North Second Avenue were discharged yesterday afternoon. Dismissals today include Martha Brene Whittaker Route Three. Mrs. Arnold Forney 110 North Iowa Avenue. Mrs. Late Klopfenstein and son Michael L. of Ainsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wells Last Main Street, parents of a seven pound daughter born at 7 44 last night. Mrs. Stanley Richards of 414 South Iowa Avenue was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient.

Marion Huisman Linda Sue North Second Avenue Martha Brene Whittaker Arnold Forney North Iowa Avenue Klopfenstein Michael L Ainsworth Charles Wells Stanley Richards South Iowa Avenue

Missionar At Dinner Record Fragments

Readable fragments describe a dinner event involving a missionary figure named Missionar at a Hearne location with unclear context and missing details about date or outcome.

Fragmentary OCR News Note

Incomplete readable text shows a brief item with minimal names or places. The fragment hints at a short event note or notice but lacks sufficient details to identify people, organizations, dates, or outcomes.

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Wolf’s Flower Major C. G. Grall Snider Circle No. 2 Mr. Beil Mrs. Bivens John Dear Maurice Gamelin Maxime Weyg and Martin Niemoeller Kurt Edouard Daladier Jadeusz Bor Komorowski Jed M. Vinson Mary W. Packer United National Clothing Collection Missionar Oma Little Spou Furnag Yeemili Gove
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