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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
2
Local Notes Courage, Change of Address and Service
Mrs. Lucille Ross Woods and daughter Zilpha visit in Davenport at Mrs. Paul Benell’s home. Sgt Harold Dean Batterson boards at Barksdale Field with new base address. Mr and Mrs E D Rayburn travel to Montezuma after B L Powell’s death. Eclipse Ubr. Co. advertises lawn phosphate. W C Harding from Lincoln Neb gives school-book publishing work here. Dr C A Boice improves after major operation in Iowa City. Ben McChurch serves in navy hospital in Farragut Idaho after pneumonia. Mrs Henry Priebe visits Davenport, Bruty family members on leave from Norfolk. Clarence Goodwin updates for son Clifford at Central State College Edmond Oklahoma with high grades in navigation and related subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Goodwin
Clifford
Goodwin US NR
Central State College
Edmond
Oklo
Oil production leaders by state and year
Texas and California lead the nation in oil output in recent years, surpassing all foreign producers. Oklahoma Louisiana Illinois and Kansas follow. Illinois opened its first well a year before Texas and only recently rose to top production. Illinois 1942 volume was fourteen times its 1937 flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
California
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Illlinois
Kansas
Illinois
Storing Vegetables and Noting Teacher Wages
The guide urges removing damaged pumpkins onions and squash to prevent spread and moving rotting items to drier storage. It notes forty four thousand teachers with five percent earning under six hundred dollars annually or eleven dollars and fifty cents weekly.
Hospital Discharges and Admissions Listed
Mrs. Claude DeMoney of Keota was discharged last evening. Wayne Marston of 909 West Second Street, Kathryn Moffit of Welman, Mrs. Dillon Schantz and daughter Judith Joanne of 834 East Madison Street were discharged this morning. David Dayton of Kalona underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs. Glen Caldwell of Columbus Junction was admitted this morning as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude DeMoney
Keota
Wayne Marston
Wast Second Street
Kathryn Moffit
Welman
Dillon Schantz
Judith Joanne
East Madison Street
Glen Caldwell
Columbus Junction
League Games Results of Major Thursday's Results
Baseball results from Thursday include New York beating Detroit 5-2 and Cleveland defeating Boston 7-6. St Louis won at Washington 7-4 while Chicago beat Philadelphia 4-2. Night games feature Chicago at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Washington with pitchers listed. Nationwide standings show NL scores and matchups across cities including Cincinnati, Brooklyn, and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
St. Louis
Newhouser
Zuber
Kennedy
Hughson
Ross
Newsom
Castler
Wynn
Ib St
Pannen
Cocca
Gee Oishereh Cca BF
Brooklyn
Sciens
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Seward
Houser
Andrews
Roe
Schanz
Derringer
Gregg
Lanier
Pet
York
New
St Louis
West Chester Social Notes From May 11
Mrs Agnes Ross rests comfortably after injuring her left leg in a fall at home. Visitors include Mrs May Harpengardner, Mrs Emma Miller from Washington, and Mrs Hopengardner at various local homes. Major Milton Ross transfers to Camp Adair Oregon, family now at Corvallis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
Agnes Ross
May Harpengardner
Emma Miller
Washington
Hopengardner
W. E. Pearson
Miller
A. T. Augustine
H. W
Munster
Fort Sill
Okla
Camp Adair
Oregon
Milton
Ross
Richard
Janet
Major Ross
Mary Ross
Corvallas
Leland Griggs
Pekin
Ill
Leland
Floyd Schachner
Chanute Field
Champaign
C. C. Niffenegger
Co. F. Utsman
Dean W Niffennegger
Sally
Onawa
Niffenegger
Arthur Wiley Announces Candidacy for County Supervisor
Political notice states Arthur Wiley declares candidacy for the office of County Supervisor to begin January 1, 1945 with the primary election set for June 5, 1944. Name and address included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur. Wiley
Weather almanac hints at a Saturn ruled year and 1944 prospects
Nellie Wittmer notes signs from a German almanac predicting a volatile year with hot and cold extremes and possible hail. She urges crop timing caution and reports Rev. H. N. Hulse delivering the Cottonwood United Brethren baccalaureate sermon. Hatcheries seek buyers as egg prices stay pressured by feed costs. School picnics disrupted by weather. cats mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Hulse
United Brethren Church
Cottonwood Fell
Hulse
General Grahl Outlines Draft Changes in Iowa Policies
Brig. Gen. Charles Grahl states new selective service rules will require little change for Iowa draft boards. The emphasis is on classifying men under 26, with completion expected by month’s end, then resuming reviews for 26 to 29 with temporary exemptions for war contributors. Farm policies for under 26 men remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Charles Grahl
Grahl
Grandmother's Cafe Outing Brings Joy to Grandchildren
A family notes a furlough visit enjoyed by two youngsters at the North Side Cafe in Washington for grandma Davison and others. The writer recalls taking a granddaughter to the same cafe and praises babies' welcome atmosphere and shared warmth despite rainy days and changing weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
North Side
Washington
Thermo Stabilization Could Extend Fresh Egg Life
University of Missouri researchers describe a process called thermo stabilization where eggs are dipped in hot mineral oil to seal pores and kill bacteria. Army tests under desert conditions show treated eggs remained good for poaching after 45 days at room temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Missouri
Backyard rabbitry setup for portable hatch unit
A compact back yard rabbitry needs a small space for a portable hatch 4 feet long 24 feet wide and 2 feet high. Rabbits are economical to feed and require little daily care with basic supervision.
Lausche Tops Democratic Ohio Governor Nomination
Cleveland Dems choice Frank Lausche won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in the Ohio primary. The GOP race remained unsettled between May Garfield Stewart and Thomas J. Herbert as late tallies showed Paul M. Herbert trailing. Significant voter gains marked the Republican primary compared with two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Lausche
Cleveland
Ohio
Just
Lausche
Special Program By Eastern Stars Honors Service Wives at Masonic Temple
The Order of Eastern Star hosted a special program honoring wives and mothers of service members after the regular meeting at the Masonic temple. 65 attended as Mary Salladay presided, with Howard McBride standing in for ill Paul Snakenberg. A May 17 initiation was announced after the formal business segment. The program featured a flag tribute read by George Dare, piano by Mrs. Foster Bagge, corsages for honorees, and performances by Gwendolyn Ramseyer, a trio led by Marcella Boileau, Sara Lu Miller and Ramseyer, plus a humorous reading by Rachel Carlson. Refreshments followed in the dining room, with spring flowers on display and Alice Manussier and Helen Woodin chairing the dining committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Mary Salladay
Howard McBride
Paul Snakenberg
A. R. Krause
Foster Bagge
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Marcella Boileau
Sara Lu Miller
Miss Ramseyer
Beverly Brown
Rachel Carlson
Alice Manussier
Helen 7Oodin
Rebekah Club Members Enjoy Cooperative Supper
Members of the Rebekah club and their families attended a cooperative supper last evening in the I.O.C.F. dining room. After the meal a short business meeting was conducted by president Mrs. Myrtle Morgan. The evening was then spent socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
H J Club Meets With Mrs G Shalla
Mrs George Shalla hosted the H J club in a three week meeting with ten members two honorary guests and visitor Mrs Arben Te Bockhorst. Banco produced high score for Mrs Frank Patterson and low score for Mrs Charles Fiarland. Refreshments followed the annual seed exchange. Next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Williams Vrebyl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shalla
H. J. Club
Arben Te Bockhorst
Banco
Frank Patterson
Charles Fiarland
Most Valuable Road Linked to Surinam Building
The road described as the world’s most valuable connects Zandery Field to Paramaribo in Surinam. Built by U S Army engineers on a mahogany base, it used aluminum bearing ore as the surface the cheapest material available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surinam
Zandery Field
Paramaribo
U. S. Army
Rural Illinois Schools Population Tiers in 1939 40
Illinois rural districts show small classes with 11 percent having under 5 pupils 23 percent under 7 44 percent under 10 and 73 percent under 15 in average daily attendance reflecting widespread small enrollments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
First United States sailing vessel reaches Monterey after voyage
The first U S sailing vessel, from Boston, completed a long voyage around South America and arrived in Monterey Harbor California in 1796.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Vesel
Boston
California
Monterey Harbor
South America
Pre-nuptial Party At Jarrard Home
Mrs. W. M. Darbyshire and daughter Mrs. Doyle Jarrard hosted twenty guests at a one o clock luncheon in the Jarrard home. The event honored Pauline Darbyshire and fiance Rev. H. Richard Ohden whose wedding took place Tuesday evening. Attendees included relatives from out of town and friends from Riceville Iron River Savanna St. Paul Bloomington and Rockwell City. A two course turkey luncheon was served with nuptial themed decor and spring blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Darbyshire
Doyle Jarrard
Jarrard
Pauline
H. Richard Ohden
Herman Ohden
John
Mauriua
Riceville
Chester Ahrens
David
Iron River
Wisc
William Marvin
St. Paul
Rockwell City
John Dodd
Wayne Knapp
Donna Darbyshire
Entertains Group At Dinner Bridge
Mrs. D. P. Livingston hosted 16 guests for a seven o'clock buffet dinner with spring table decor and violet corsage centerpieces. Mrs. Wilbur Jackson assisted. four bridge tables awarded prizes of farm produce to winners Clarice Meek Mrs. C. R. Wilson Mrs. R. E. Arthur Mrs. Harry Sowden and Mrs. Dan Brindley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Livingston
Wilbur Jackson
C. R. Wilson
Clarice Meek
R. E. Arthur
Harry Sowden
Dan Brindley
Public Affairs Luncheon Hosts Share News and Plans
Mrs Boyd Berdo and Mrs J N Irwin co hosted a Fortnightly club Public Affairs luncheon. Nineteen members attended with visitor Mrs R E Brown. Tulips decorated tables while program included Russian War Relief kit report and talks on world peace goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Berdo
J. N. Irwin
Public Affairs Department
Department
R. E. Brown
Alex Lytle
W. L. Gates
E.P. Morrison, Sr
T. V. Knerr
H. H. McCleery
Supply Own Steel Ford Manufactures Open Hearth Steel
Supply Own Steel Ford is the only automobile manufacturer to operate open hearth furnaces and a steel rolling mill. Before the war, the company's total output supplied only 75 percent of the steel requirements for the manufacture of Ford automobiles trucks and tractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Nodular Worm Control for War Sheep Welfare
Wartime note urges control of nodular worms in flocks to boost meat and wool output and ensure sound intestines for sutures. It recommends treating ewes with phenothiazine during winter to reduce worm burden.
Villainous Owls and Hawks Target Birds and Game
A dramatic claim lists predators including Coopers sharpskinned marsh hawks great horned owls and screech owls as villains to avian and game populations urging sportsmen to act with shells.
State Convention of P E O May 16 17 in Marshalltown Iowa
Mrs R H McCleery P E O Chapter 1 president will attend the 52nd Iowa state convention of the P E O sisterhood May 16 and 17 in Marshalltown Hotel Tallegorm remains convention HQ with sessions at the Odeon theater A banquet Tuesday night at the Memorial Coliseum Over 200 delegates expected with host chapters Ames Nevada Story City Marshalltown State Center Newton Monroe Colfax Prairie City Grundy Center Reinbeck Supreme officers Carrie Simpson and Laura Storms Knapp among attendees Also expected are Mrs Winona Evans Reeves editor of the P E O Record Dr Marjorie Mitchell president of Cottey College and Mrs Elizabeth M Young Iowa state president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. McCleery
P.E.O
Iowa
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Marshalltown
Talleorn
Odeon Theater
Memorial Coliseum
Ames
Nevada
Story City
State Center
Newton
Monroe
Colfax
Prairie City
Grundy Center
Reinbeck
Supreme
Carrie B. Simpson
Grand Forks
N. Dak
Laura Storms Knapp
Winona Evans Reeves
Chicago
P.E.Q. Record
The
Sisterhood
Marjorie Mitchell
Cottey College
Elizabeth M. Young
Waterloo
Linger Longer Club Plans Family Picnic At Sunset Park
Mrs. Will Shalla and Mrs. Gene Martin hosted a regular Linger Longer club meeting in Shalla’s home. Thirteen members and five children attended with guests Mrs. Ed Shalla and Mrs. Reed Moore. A July family picnic at Sunset Park was approved with Mrs. Brenneman Replogle and Humston in charge. Bible quiz entertainment led by Mrs. Art Dawson and Mrs. Clyde Dawson coincided with National Religious Week and Mother’s Day thoughts. Replogle played piano for group singing. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Shalla
Gene Martin
Shalla
Ed Shalla
Reed Moore
Martin
Sunset Park
H. J. Brenneman
Carl Replogle
Howard Humston
Art Dawson
Farewell Courtesy For Mrs V Cavan
Frances Harvey and Cora Hop Linz hosted a farewell for Mrs Virginia Cavan at her home. The Northwestern Bell Telephone employee plans to move to Colorado where her husband is stationed. Eight guest employees attended and presented a keepsake as the evening featured bingo contests and spring flower bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Harvey
Cora Hop Linz
Virginia Cavan
Virginia Hotle
Social calendar highlights for Friday and weekend events
Odd Fellow and Rebekah social evening at 8 in the hall features Edith Gillespie and Doris Gray recital at the Presbyterian church. Nineteenth Century club hosts a 1 pm luncheon with Mrs Kaldrige and drama department co op supper at 6 20 pm with Clarice Meek and Mrs Holbert. Tomorrow Order of Rainbow Girls meets 7 30 in Masonic temple. Bible department at 2 30 pm public library. Pythian events note meeting day change and booster club postponed to May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Gillespie
Doris Gray
P.m. Presbyterian Church
Nineteenth Century Club
A. E. Kaldrige
Clarice Meek
J. C. Holbert
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Pythian Past Chiefs Association
BE. E. Ward
Luesdey Pythian Sisters
K.P. Hall
Fourth birthday joys for McCutchen and Schwitzer children
Evelyn Margaret McCutchen turns four today celebrating with family the event. Gerald DeWayne Schwitzer, son of Mr and Mrs Werner Schwitzer of Keota, also marks a birthday with one candle on his cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Margaret McCutchen
C. R. McCutchen, Jr
Gerald DeWayne Schwitzer
Werner Schwitzer
Keota
Two Lisbon and Detroit girls celebrate birthdays
Patty Sizer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sizer of Lisbon, turns 11. Marlene Ruth Barnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Durward Barnes of Detroit, Michigan, turns 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Sizer
Harry Sizer
Lisbon
Marlene Ruth Barnes
Durward Barnes
Detroit
Mich
Birthday observers listed from Havre to West Chester crowd
The notice lists Mrs. Lewis Hering of Havre, Mrs. Frank B. Miller, Nina Mae Little, Mrs. John Shalla senior, C. Niffenegger of West Chester, and Lawrence Glasgow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Glasgow, as birthday observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hering
Havre
Frank B. Miller
Nina Mae Little
John Shalla, Sr
C. Niffenegger
West Chester
Lawrence Glasgow
Elwood Glasgow
Dehydrated Grass Added to Food Amid Vitamin Claims
The text notes grass is ubiquitous and valued for its vitamin content. It claims dehydrated grass is being used in foods, especially cereals, due to these nutritional advantages.
Mrs Zager Hosts County Line Club Meeting
The County Line club met with Mrs. Carrie Zager after 1reon with 14 members present. Roll call answered with a favorite flower and its care. Mrs. Nell Clegz read the club’s history. Refreshments were served by Eva Rabenold and Macge Morris during social hour. Next meeting is June 13 with Eva Rabenold. roll call will be your favorite historical character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Line Club
Carrie Zager
Nell Clegz
Eva Rabenold
Macge Morris
District Deputy of Pythian Sisters Inspects Temple
Fifty members and guests attended a school of instruction at K P Hall where Florence Glacd of Winfield inspected the work. Ella Miller presided and introduced guests from Brighton and Wellman temples who were invited to attend their schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
School of Instruction
K.P. Hall
Florence Glacd
Winfield
Ella Miller
Brighton
Wellman
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