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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1943
Page
5
A Washington D C correspondent describes shortages and daily struggles in the capital. He notes few waiters in a hotel dining room, a 77 year old taxi driver with shaky hands, and a ban on potatoes. He mentions Congressmen Martin and Voorhis using rationing cards, and shelter signs across the city as conditions tighten.
Washington diary notes air raid fears minerals and praises for Congress as it tightens control after Pearl Harbor. Senators and representatives argue pay as you go plan while public mood shifts toward conservative budget restraint and stronger executive check. George Wilson and Iowa delegation praised for steadiness.
Pleasant Ridge summarizes social visits in May with Anthony and Barbara Kauffman, Helen Lauber, and others. A daughter Carolyn Marie was born to Edward and Barbara Kauffman at Washington County Hospital on May 7. Several families, including the Lewises, Disneys, and Carters, visited relatives for Mother's Day and other gatherings.
We thank neighbors and friends for their kindness and help. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Sheetz and Family express appreciation for the support received.
The new railroad bridge over the Suchiate river opens a land route between Mexico and Guatemala enabling shipment of coffee from Central America to the United States.
Women from Crawfordsville traveled to Washington to learn Red Cross surgical dressings. The class starts here on Wednesday the 19th with Washington instructors. Attendees named include Maude Lease Grace Williams Elizabeth Davis Gladys Maxwell Ernest Beauchamp Mabel Monson Cora McCoy Dick Stevens Genevieve Holmes Towyn Davis Latimer Davis Clarence Fulton. The senior class sponsor Helen Benson joined the trip, visiting Davenport sites like A Little Bit of Heaven Peter Pan Bakery Mary Crest College St Ambrose The Daily Times and other stops.
Dorothy Backer of Iowa City and Leo B. Walsh pharmacist mate third class were married at St. Wenceslaus rectory Iowa City on May 8 in a single ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Adam Backer Cheyenne Wyoming, is a nursing student at Iowa University. The groom son of Cornelius Walsh Riverside is a Navy enlistment since 1942.
The account notes a pleasant outcome as visitors could have enjoyed their time, concluding with a cheerful sentiment that those present would have liked to visit. It emphasizes happiness and satisfaction shared by all attendees.
The couple wed and left for a brief honeymoon. The groom returns to the Naval hospital at Great Lakes Illinois while the bride continues her nursing course at the University Hospital in Iowa.
Riverside May 14 The pupils of St Marys parochial school music department presented a recital in St Marys hall on Thursday May 13 under music teacher Sister Mary Franzeline. Performers included the Glee club and soloists such as Mary Lois Veggy Theresa Cooney Helena Cooney and many others with pieces from Bach Mozart Bizet and traditional melodies.
Phyllis Shalla hosted a Riverside reception for her East Prairie school pupils and their parents. About thirty attendees spent the evening with games for children and card playing for adults, followed by refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lafourek returned from Iowa City after visiting family and marking joint birthday anniversaries.
The plan aims to remove needless passenger car trips in the East coast region and is projected to save about 1,350,000 gallons of gasoline each day.
The text advises leaving space for free air circulation around a refrigerator to cut electricity costs. It specifies at least 2 inches of space between the back and wall and about 12 inches above the top to allow heat to escape.
Venezuelan sanitation engineers trained at the University of Texas support national campaigns, aided by United States experts providing program assistance and expertise.
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