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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1943

Page

3

Graves to Be Decorated in Elm Grove and Woodlawn

A long list of graves to be decorated in Elm Grove and Woodlawn cemeteries. The roll includes numerous Iowa Infantry units, War of 1812 veterans, nurses, and officers from various regiments with sections noted. Also listed are Navy and Army personnel, with some labeled as commanders, lieutenants, or sergeants, reflecting diverse Civil War and earlier service.

Elm Grove Woodlawn Easton Robt Iowa Thos. L McClelland W. C McDowell John John L M. S McMillan BE. C Woods Cyrus Wm. L Young Robi. S Cowden Andrew Dawson Joseph A Keating Chas McClane Morrison Hamilton Ritchey Wesley van Vieut Martin Winter J. Leander Wm. E Barnes Geo Black Jonathan Dickson J. A Johnson Benjamin Mealey Sam l Patton Donald U. 8S Montgomery Roth Williams D. M Anderson Carson Cowles H. R Doran Alexander Farris Gustavus Worthen Andrew J Allen, Pheebe Bennett P Cook Wm. W DeLong David Downing J. H Q. M Henry Julia Kendall Knauss A. J Leeper Josiah N U. S McGregor Wim McMullin J. K Taylor Wm. B Moore Isaiah G Myall Jos Ky. Cav A. Robertson H. M Smith Wm. T van Atta Rev S. F Mary S Clyde Jas Wm. J Espy D. Bruce Goodwin Chas. S Hightshoe Isaac F Lease Phillips Earl E Corp Roberts Geo. W Rodman A. A Chas. C Stichter Teas Lucian L Warfel Benj. F Moothart W. P Page Adam Scofield D. D Scott Mason White Robt. B Wilie E. T Ind Young, Alexander

Elm Grove Cemetery Decoration Committees Named for Memorial Day

Memorial day decorating crews announced for Elm Grove and Woodlawn cemeteries. Committees include Spanish American War Veterans, Women’s Relief Corps, Daughters of the American Revolution, American Legion, Legion Auxiliary, Daughters of Union Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Campfire Girls with Boy Scouts assisting.

Morial Him Grove Woodlawn Die Women’s Relief Corps Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion Legion Auxiliary Daughters of Union Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars V.flw

Williams Killed in Action in South Pacific

Columbus Junction residents learn their son William Robert Williams 23 was killed in action in the South Pacific after serving with the Chinese Fighting Tigers and later the U S forces. His family note three other sons also serve. Household item mentions James K Helmick turning 85 on May 23 after long Shellbark farm ties.

Columbus Junction John M. Williams War Department William Robert Williams South Pacific Fighting Tigers U.S Guadalcanal South Sea Fort Ord Calif Thomas M Walla Walla Wash John V Seymour Ind Helmick Prenice James K. Helmick Shellbark Here Shellbark School

Ancestral Bats Kept Insectivorous Teeth Through Time

Ancestral bats fed on insects and possessed skulls and teeth adapted for seizing and crushing prey. Many modern bats preserve this habit with only slight changes to their dentition.

Hatcheries in Three States Focus on Commercial Fish

Oregon runs 37 hatcheries Maine 31 and Washington 28 with the work largely confined to producing commercial fish species across all three states.

Oregon Maine Washington

Horse With Barb Wire Cut In Wayland Incident

A Wayland report notes Lloyd Alliman’s horse suffered a bad barb wire gash on a Tuesday. Jacob Richenberger, en route to Washington, witnessed the horse on its back and summoned help, likely saving the animal though the pastern joint hoof is severely cut.

Nellie Wittmer Wayland Lloyd Alliman Jacob Richenberger Washington

Tornado Strikes East 76 Area Causing Farm Losses

A small tornado tracked through eastern 76 township Saturday evening, uprooting trees and damaging several farms. One shed housing five pigs belonging to Liloyd Miller was blown apart, killing the livestock. Areas affected include Perle Ruggles Wim Flynn Herman Schultz Arf Romine and Oren Romine. The storm stretched about a mile wide, likely reaching Iowa City, marking the worst damage in years.

Oren Romine East 76 Liloyd Miller Perle Ruggles Wim. Flynn Herman Schultz Arf Romine Iowa City

Neighbors honor Calvin Clark as they crowd Winfield church

Mrs Eda Boshart and Mrs W F Levert attend a Winfield church meeting. Neighbors in North Weyland celebrate Calvin Clark before his service. Frank Norman of Vero Beach visits with sister Mrs Will Magdefray. Elmer Meyers and family drive from Kent Ohio to Santa Anna California for Elmer’s new post. Ruth Swartz joins from Akron Ohio for a month long trip helping drive.

Eda Boshart W. F. Levert Winfield Calvin Clark North Wayland Frank Norman Vero Beach Fla Will Magdefray Elmer Meyers Bobby Kent Ohio Ruth Swartz Akron Santa Anna Calif Elmer Marilyn D. F. Meyer Gene Gary Miss Swartz

School Picnic Closes Miss Jenkins Pupil Year

Miss Jenkins and her pupils wrapped up the term with a May 14 picnic at Sandy Hook. Mothers attended. few men were present due to busy times. Miss Jenkins will teach again next year.

H. W. Mineart Sandy Hook

How Air Resistance Affects Bomb Fall Speed

The article explains that a falling bomb accelerates under gravity but hits a maximum terminal speed due to air resistance. As altitude increases, air density decreases, reducing drag and slightly altering the terminal velocity. The key point is that air resistance prevents unlimited acceleration, creating a steady maximum speed rather than continual increase.

Chimney Spark Arrestor Fails to Prevent Piling Sparks

A clog proof spark arrester stalled on chimneys fails to stop sparks from lodging on old curled wood shingles and roofing that has lost mineral surfacing, raising fire risk in the area.

Webster County Farmers Donate Car to Red Cross

Webster County Iowa farmers donated funds from the scrap drive to purchase a car for the Webster County Red Cross motor corps. Pictured are committee chairmen who will benefit from the vehicle in all Red Cross county activities. May 22 Fort Dodge Iowa.

Webster County RED Cross Fort Dodge Iowa Red Cross Motor Corps Red Cross County Iowa Daily Press Ardis Paap E. M. Klxpfa R. D. Hess Motor Corps A. L. Brooks H. W. Stowe Home Service F. B. McTigue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woodlawn Cemetery Babcock N. L Bunker Abram Gier L. Kellogg Kellogg J. J Cant Kilgore Jos. M Organ Rollin B Uss Ft. Hindman Shields Jas. A Shockley Solon Stiles Geo. E Wm. A Stinson C. M Heavy Arts Wilson Jas. S Towa Armstrong D. H Beatty Leon M Fisher Geo. F Godfrey R. C Thos Haynes Daniel Lovelett McCausland Hugh McConnaughey J. T Markin O'Loughlin D. Marton Riley Rueben Smythe Stewart Thompson Samuel Bell Col Blair Burnett, Theo. L Conger R. Ralph Dettman Frank J Trans. Corp Folger Adam S Glasgow Hale Geo. H McMasters A. F Orris, M. L Sanford Fred Sitler L. Clark Terry J. H Elm Grove Cemetery Besse Conger Miss Besse Conger Wom Wusuingtoh Frank Gray R. H. Hampsher Jessie Stewart T. H. Berdo Geo. Birney D. W. McClure Jas. Cameron Wilma Atkinson Beatrice Bartholow D. W. Harvey Amanda Schulty J. R. Bell Stanley Richards Rudy Tanner F. Gobble Fred Longer D Atkinson Marguerite Utterback Hugh Hall O. E. Sisk CG. O. Davis Roy Steele Everette Ward Alta Wiley Claire Beaty Lowe Jane Taylor Elim Grove Cemetery N.c N.c. — A. Beitel, Mrs. Edith Miller, Mrs. J. O. Elder, Palmer Schilligg Howard Miller R. S. Warfel Alberson Allen Jos. B G. Lewis 5Th Engineers Bailey Wm. S Beenblossom Ade Roice J. C Boyer Harry L David A Brookhart Abraham Brown Jesse Chalmers Ill Cherry Benj F Clifton Clarence Bat Cole David S David P Corpman Safe Crone Cunningham T. C Dayton Patrick Dewhirst FE. W Graves Walter L Guthrie John R Wunn H H. C Hollingsworth Liv Jayne Kleese Isaac Knott Harry H Logan Marcellus Mickey Neiswanger Jasper L Nelson Ralph F Depot Brigade Xichols Jacob S Nisle George Palmer David J Pauls Felix Madda Fred, Jr Shields, John, Co Shields Milan Town Robt. W Skipton Tripp Geo. S N. Y Wead Jas. C. F Samuel A W. A Jno Alex Curt Northwest Quarter Arthur Bare Samuel V Aibennett Booth Burnham James F Burham Wm. H Casey Clancy John M Clary Andrew G Curran Dagle Frank Casual Ferguson Hampsher L. T Light Artil Hunter Albert Harvey Jesse E Jesse R Hicks Oliver Kensler Kelsey, Wm Corp. Ordifiance Dept King Langenberg Lauderman Reiner Swift Agnes Harry Isaiah Richard Turner Heavy Artil Underwood Frederick C Walker Warner Wheelan Southwest Quarter Oral Rughey D. L Beamer Wm. R Hervey Bovee Edwin H Charles Faye Ambulance Corps Dennis Cocklin D. E Coppock Iowa Cay Crafl Philip J Daugherty Darbyshire Hulbert Dewey A R Dusenberry Eower A. N J. S Gallagher McCutcheon McGuire Sam Montgomery Neal Patterson U. S. Artillery Reeves Dale S Russell Shanafelt Shannon Chas. N John H Ward I . N. Yi Heavy Artil Wolf. John Wolf Sherman Sergt A. Hueston Jas. H Robi. H Adair Barden Edwin G. Bidwell Chas. E Bush Chilecote Alfred Wis Clapp Elmer F Corbin Crawford Davis Melville Dennison Donaldson John A Eckerman Hammer E. B Harding Helm Hood G. H Hopkinson Perry Jacobs Keister Latchem Raymond L Medical Corps Lewis R. P McCollum Hugh E MccColl Peter McDonald, Verne McKay M. T Means Orville Mechanic Mercer Morgan Francis L Morton John W Nichols Howard J Daniel W Edward Parkinson W. Va Reister Caude C Iowa Purvis Jas. C Robinson I. R Shaw Albert H Jas. D Simons Sowash Wm. N H . Ia Starr Wm. C Steck H. F Swisher Claude D Thorne Clifford Waters Solomon Walter F Wright Depot Arnold Wade Timothy N. J Chrissinger, &. W Copeland Samuel C Dodd Fish Evan Fleming Joseph Gulson Helwick John J Hoxworth Humm Lamb B. F W. H Latta Miller Myers John G Norris John D Oldfield Payne Robertson S. R Stone Harmon E Cay Tucker John F Warnock Waters, Samuel G . O. Hey Weston, Frank B. Watson C. Shockey Nancy Patterson S. BE Claude White Jennie Hennon P. Whistler Edward Wolf Chas. Ragan W. P. Dupuis Lloyd DuBois Margaret Payne Colleen Godwin Fircre — C Fircre — C,. Co. Wilson, Mrs. Louise Reaney, Miss Lucile Forgey, Cyrus Birka Rodney Arnold Hattie Lemley Glenn Davis Coliene Williams William R. Williams Martha Butler Gilbert Roth Bob Omer Roth C. K. Schantz Crew John Reschly J. E. Holub East Wayland Ivan Yoder Amos Graber Rolla Hyde William Alston Billy Rock Island John Alston Mary Kay Jane Davenport Fannie Zehr Dannie Roth Earl Stutsman Pooley C. E. Rhum M. M. Sinclair Don Meyer Don Kaufman Orval Meyer Riverside William Leroy Maude Meyer Bill Boshart Ervin Stauffer Frederic Clarke Glen McGuire Marvin Roth A. B. Magdefray, Jr Earl Monson Wm. McKirahan George Habeman Ruth Foster Farm Bureau Bertha Flading Virginia Eckles Elaine Romine Walter Bower Detroit Michigan Lewis Davies Clara Kent Sons Keota J. Lloyd No. 6 Bury Henderson Larry Dale Art Romine Richard Mayer Wellinan Lloyd Farrier Indian Creek Club Ernest Salts Kenneth Glen Farrier Charley Griffin Harry Lint Dan Guy Ralph Corning Guys Bros Dan Hesseltine Margaret Mineart Paul McClintie Oakland Guy Boston Florida Don Peterson
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