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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1944
Page
2
Local Family Visits and Travel Notes From Wellman Community
Mrs. Keith Adams and son Jim of Wellman visited in town with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Crossett. Mrs. May Alcorn returns to Riverside after a visit and plans to spend summer there. Ken Keilerstrass leaves for Florida then Iran to work with Bechtel. Several local families and pupils enjoy rail trip to Washington, the children’s first on a train. Lt. Edsall Brown and son Tommy arrive from Pittsburg to spend time with Co. V. Brown. Frances Falk attends commencement as her aunt is a graduate. Mary Brohm visits from Philadelphia for two weeks with Dennis Brohm. R. E. Shannon returns from Chicago after a press association convention. Closing Out Sale of household goods Friday 7 p.m. 611 South 7th. Logan Gargus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edsall Brown
Tommy
Pittsburg
Calif
V. Brown
Oren Wallace
Brown
Camp Stoneman
Anton Kauffman
Roberta Pickard
Hospital admissions and dismissals mix with early baseball results
At the hospital Mrs Elmer Krantz Wellman was admitted yesterday as a medical patient. Mrs Gertrude James Williamsburg was dismissed this morning to 1215 South Iowa Avenue. Then a baseball results roundup lists Cincinnati over Philadelphia 6 to 5 and New York 10 over Chicago 6 among others with night games scheduled and pitchers named for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Krantz
Wellman
Gertrude James
Williamsburg
South
Iowa Avenue
Results of Major League Games
Boston defeated St. Louis 5 to 1 in the first game while St. Louis won the second 12 to 8. Chicago shut out New York 4 to 0. Detroit beat Philadelphia 1 to 0 as Cleveland defeated Washington 4 to 2. Pitchers listed include Ross Bowlam Shirley Judd and Gorsia Black Reynolds Leonard across the day’s doubleheader schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Floday
Ross
Bowlam
Shirley
Judd
Gorsia
Black
Reynolds
Leonard
Li. Pet
Louis
St. Washington
Cleveland Ee
Neiswanger Service Held for Grover Neiswanger
Funeral services for Grover C. Neiswanger were conducted at L. A. Jones funeral home with Rev. Milan Thompson of Albert Lea officiating. Pallbearers included William Hull Sam Meyers Ed Shellabarger William Dean John Jenkins and George Duncan. Burial followed in Ainsworth cemetery with floral tributes surrounding the casket. Friends traveled from Oska loosa Columbus Junction Ainsworth and Washington to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neiswanger
Grover C. Neiswanger
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Milan Thompson
Albert Lea, Minn
Mr. Neiswanger
William Hull
Sam Meyers
Ed Shellabarcer
William Dean
John Jenkins
George Duncan
Ainsworth Cemetery
Oqskaloosa
Columbus Junction
Ainsworth
Washington
Carolyn Kauffman Celebrates Her First Birthday
Carolyn Marie Kauffman of Pleasant Ridge celebrated her first birthday with a May 5 party featuring ice cream and cake. Attending were the Elmer Schantz and the Anton and Wilmer Kauffman families. The Pleasant Ridge school term closed May 12 with a cooperative supper at the school house, cut short by a thunder shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Kauffman
Pleasant Ridge
Pat Swift
Carolyn Marie Kauffman
Elmer Schantz
Wilmer
Anton Kauffman
Camouflage Waistline and Paneling Techniques
A discussion of fashion tricks to slim the waist using panel lines that extend from bodice to skirt. It notes avoiding belts across panels, suggests hair belts, and mentions color contrast like light insets or darker coats with contrasting dresses for a slimming effect.
Swine Neonatal Care and Sanitation Guidelines
To prevent navel infection and joint ill in piglets, sows should be kept from furrows in and access to old sheds or feedlots. Apply fresh iodine to the newborns navels. Maintain sanitary castration practices and follow the McLean county sanitation system or an equivalent swine sanitation program to reduce infections such as lockjaw bullnose and certain scours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean County
Uses of dried soybeans in cooking and meal prep
Dry soybeans serve as a base for soups and casseroles and as filling for stuffed tomatoes and peppers. Ground cooked soybeans mix with other ingredients for sandwich fillings. They can be chilled for vegetable or gelatin salads and roasted as a nut substitute.
Pots Once Classed With Gems in Edward III Era
In the 14th century during Edward III's reign the royal household valued iron utensils as jewels, placing humble items among treasured objects in the royal inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Edward III
Royal Household
Funeral of Dorothy Roth at St James Church
Funeral services for Dorothy Jean Roth were held yesterday at St James Catholic Church conducted by Rev H J Corcoran. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery with pallbearers Sam Batterson Max Beenblossom Lyle Murray Moore John Blick and Paul Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Roth
Dorothy Jean Roth
St. James Catholic Church
H. J. Corcoran
Woodlawn Cemetery
Sam Batterson
Max Beenblossom
Lyle
Murray Moore
John Blick
Paul Maxwell
First 1944 street flush cleans Washington downtown
Street Commissioner Ralph Minick and city workmen used a fire hose to thoroughly flush the downtown business streets of Washington yesterday. The washing sent dirt into the sewers and put the pavements in condition for ongoing summer cleaning by the street flusher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Minick
Washington
Rudolph Announces Candidacy for County Supervisor
Political notice states G E Rudolph seeks re election to County Supervisor for term starting January 1945. Sign date June 1 2 3 with registration or ballot references.
Performers on Bud E. Anderson Circus at Washington Cavalry Field
Ten acts perform on the big hippodrome track of the Bud E Anderson eight ring circus at Washington Cavalry Field. Shows are scheduled for Saturday May 20 with performances at 2 PM and 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud E. Anderson
Washington Cavalry Field
Memorial Day plans set by American Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. E. E. Ward led the American Legion Auxiliary in Legion hall for Memorial Day planning. The group arranged clothing requests for a sponsored child, poppy sales May 27 at Scott Furniture, and arbor vitae sprays and floral bouquets for the graves. Volunteers include Camp Fire girls and multiple members listed for decorating, cutting sprays, and graveside arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Ward
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Oscar Lane
Scott Furniture Store
Court House
Rodney Arnold
Rk. J. Tanner
Ward
Tom Downing
Miss Swift
Charles Ragan
Fred Downing
Ragan
Tanner
Archie Buwer
Golia Miller
Occar Lane
Card of Thanks for Kind Neighbors and Friends
We express heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and thoughtful friends for expressions of sympathy and the beautiful floral offering.
Martial law proclaimed in Istanbul after anti Nazi protests
An Ankara radio broadcast reported that martial law was declared in Istanbul following a demonstration against the pro Nazi pantur anian organization. Street crowds protested activities in the Turkish capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ankara
Exchange Telegraph
Istanbul
Francis Roth Wedding Card Gratitude Note
Mr and Mrs Francis Roth express thanks for the thoughtful cards and gifts received, noting appreciation for the kind wishes on their special day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Mrs
Francis Roth
Also Mentioned on This Page
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Bill
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Keith Adams
Jim
Carl Crossett
May Alcorn
Riverside
Oklahoma
Texas
Eclipse Lbr. Co
Ken Keilerstrass
Florida
Iran
Bechtel Company
Kellerstrass
Dell Walker
Wayne Bitting
Pitchin School
Louisa County
Journal Office
Butten Factory
Sadee McAvoy
Clinton
Pfe
George McAvoy
Schick Hospital
Sue
Sara Falk
Joe Falk
Frances
Mary Brohm
Philadelphia, Penna
Dennis Brohm
R. E. Shannon
Inland Daily Press Association
Logan Gargus
National League
Paitly Feet
Neous
Mtee Ciamore Knnneue
Kiladelphia
Pnouie
Douon Hiewcemen
Giana
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Vessell
Passeau
Melton
Sewell
Raffensberger
Walers
Javery
Munger
Little’s Furniture
Eclipse Lumber CO
Ily
Elmer Stalder
Army
Brail Stalder
Tony
Ed Kauffman
Mary Swift
Frank Schaad
Witmer Kauffman
Joe
Henry Schantz
Milt Smith
Geo. Chalupa
Art Campbell
Parental Campbell
Wayland
Gerald Zimmer
Ed Kauffmans
August Glanzman
Fred Stalder
Ruth
Geo. Chalupa Home
Frank Schneider
Elliott McKinstry
Julia
Andy Hayter
John Simmering
Mor Or
Pke
del Monte
del Monte Peas
Boves
Libby
Royal Anne
Vienna
Milwaukee
Washington Fruit Market
Ge. S. Rudolph
Child Welfare Committee
Catherine Swift
Auxiliary
Florence
Fred L. Stewart
Palmer Schilling
Carl Voorhees
Turkey
Airmore Tropicals
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Klein Klothing Kompany
South Side Square
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