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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
2
Lt. John Yousling placed an orchid order for Mother's Day and had it mailed to Olds on a Saturday night. The next day his wife gave birth to a baby at the County Hospital.
Local notices report Mr and Mrs Arthur Bielefeldt and daughter JoAnn visiting near Watloo and staying with the KR Stewart family. War Bond sales at Penney's continue in the evenings as the 7th War Loan drives proceed. Various Maryland and Iowa connections include Dan Moriarty in university hospital and Lt John Yousling returning from Texas for a 12 day voyage with his wife and child. Multiple families are mentioned with short homecomings and arrivals, including Pvt Has Longer and Pvt William Martin. some notes reference recent liberations and hospital stays.
At San Francisco May 18 Britain urged keeping veto rights for the five major powers as the United Nations grows. NZ Australia and the Netherlands pressed to curb the veto, arguing for reform while cadogan defended unanimity among the big powers to avoid war. The regional formula delay lingered as Moscow awaited guidance from Russia.
A tale from Ramblings describes a mountain woman who visits the hospital annually to have another baby, a doctor urging restraint, and her witty reply. The piece also mentions a rumor of a Midwest factory turning out horse front ends for Washington, a humorous aside about hospital meals, and a boastful line about quality food at a state restaurant.
Lillian Ritter and three other grand officers were praised at a Masonic temple banquet hosted by Washington Chapter Eastern Star. Rainbow Girls, DeMolay members, and high school students performed, with gifts, solos, and pledges marking the celebration for 124 guests.
Marines breached the Asato River within Naha and expanded their bridgehead despite heavy resistance. Naha, once a city of 65 000, was expected to fall, with the airfield at Naha a major prize and Yonabaru fighting on Nakagusuku bay to its east.
MLB standings show Washington, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Boston with varied records. Thursday results list New York at Chicago postponed and multiple postponed games with upcoming pitching matchups including Soriano, Kramer, Cecil, Ferriss, Haynes, Niggeling, Newhouser, Christopher, and Reynolds.
In Pittsburgh at New York Sewell faces Feldman in a night game while Chicago meets Brooklyn Erickson opposes Pfund Cincinnati visits Boston Carter against Javory St Louis plays Philadelphia Brecheen versus Sproull Also London reports Russia agrees to resume diplomatic relations with Denmark following its new government.
Mr and Mrs Ted Pratt of Harper spent the day in the city on business and visiting relatives. Alien Hampsher BM2 arrived this morning from San.
The Stewart Parent Teacher Association held its final meeting in the school’s community room with 65 attendees. Officers for the coming year were installed by Mrs. Homer Godwin, including President Mrs. Farr Loveless and Vice President Mrs. Van Auken, as second graders were praised for attendance.
Pinochle was played at three tables Wednesday afternoon during the Order of Eastern Star regular party at the Masonic temple. Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck won high score with Mrs. Will Sheetz taking low score. Hostess committee members served refreshments after the games. Next pinochle party set for Thursday afternoon May 31.
Francisco California is to spend about 30 days with his parents Mr and Mrs Lampsher before reporting to Washington state for reassignment. Lampsher has served in the South Pacific the past year and this is his second leave at home, the prior visit being in March 1944 for three days.
A teaspoon of peanut butter dropped into each muffin cup before adding batter adds a rich nutty note to the muffins. The technique creates a pleasant flavor pocket that enhances every bite.
At the hospital a daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Albert Harras Richland at 12 41 weighing seven pounds four and three quarter ounces. A daughter born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Dillon Graber Wayland at 12 35 weighing eight pounds four and a quarter ounces. An eight pound daughter born at 5 44 yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs John Therion 609 East Second Street. Dismissals include Bertha Graber East Washington Street and Hazel Amlong 1021 East Adams Street.
Ten members met yesterday afternoon at the Rural Woman's Club with Mrs. Mary Shields and Alice Hunter. Guests included Mrs. Minnie Paul of Marion and Mrs. Herman Genkinger of Watkegan Ill. After a mothers tribute, Mrs. Lloyd Humston spoke on hymn writers. Miss Hunter performed cello with Mrs. Shields at the piano, plus a string trio and a second piano piece. Refreshments followed.
Mrs Stone presented 2% of piano pupils in a 4 30 recital at the Methodist church with spring bouquets. The program included pieces by Gaynor Blake Thompson and Beethoven among many student solos and a duet, concluding with a group encore.
Members of Handcraft department four of Fortnightly Club met last evening in the Y W rooms for a cooperative dinner planned as a park picnic but altered by weather. Nineteen attendees contributed to a department treasury after a brief business meeting led by Anna Waggoner and Marion McAvoy. Planning for next year’s programs followed a social hour.
Social calendar lists numerous group meetings including the Garden department plant exchange at 7 39 p m hosted by Mrs I T Rehmel Rebekah lodge at I 0 C F hall Bethlehem Commandery and families dine together at 6 30 p m Masonic temple junior Missionary society at church Daughters of Union Veterans 7 30 p m Legion hall Drama department dinner at 6 45 p m Mrs R J Kleese Damascus Shrine 7 p m Masonic temple Pythian Sisters potluck Women s Missionary society U P church 7 36 p m Caldwell Valley Ladies Aid all day meeting flag roll call Bethel Missionary society 2 p m Mrs Deihert Lewin and meeting day change notice
Carol Coates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Coates, is celebrating a birthday today. Anniversary wishes go to Mr. and Mrs. Al Crone married in 1904 and to Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. West married five years ago.
Kenneth Farrier, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Farrier, celebrates his 15th birthday. Kathryn Ann Hoover Nan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Hoover of Hopkinton, turns 20 in a note of family congratulations.
Mrs Latchem hosted Chapter J PEO last evening with 15 members present. President Mrs R H McCleery conducted the routine meeting as Mrs Boyd Berdo prepared a paper read by Mrs Henry Bailey on PIO in Public Life.
Mrs. Arthur Bielefeldt of Waterloo was honored yesterday afternoon when Mrs. Richard A. Stewart hosted a bridge party. Three tables competed with high score prizes awarded to Mrs. Richard C. Young and Mrs. Milo Sorden who also won the traveling prize. The hostess gave a gift to the guest, and refreshments and spring flowers complemented the occasion. JoAnn Bielefeldt visited as a guest of Patty and Lynda Stewart and was later entertained after school with games and refreshments by her hosts.
The regular Women’s Christian Temperance Union session met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Ben Coppock presiding. Mrs. Hawthorne outlined the lightline union concept and introduced several readings on missions and temperance trends.
Mrs Leslie Gates hosted yesterday’s cooperative luncheon for 14 members of Unit No 8 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church. Four schoolgirls attended and the meeting closed with devotions and a benediction.
The article notes the historic inauguration of the first female U S governor in Wyoming in 1935 marking a milestone for women in state leadership. It highlights the significance of the event and the era's political climate.
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