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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1943

Page

2

Navy men advance and sailors on furlough update

Howard B. Moberly, son of Mr and Mrs W O Moberly, graduates fireman first class at Navy Pier Chicago and trains at an advanced school in San Diego. Mrs Dan Rohrer learns her husband, a navy cook, is ready for active duty with sons on sea duty. Roders addresses list Fleet POs in New York and San Francisco. Sgt David Brinning parties home on a ten day furlough from Camp Hood. Cpl Thomas P D Randall on a fifteen day furlough at home. FC Richard L Crawford new address Letterman Hospital San Francisco. Lt Beatrice Wilson leaves Fort Warren Wyoming for Des Moines and Denver visits before reporting for duty.

Howard B. Moberly W. O. Moberly Navy Navy Pier Chicago San Diego California U.S Dan Rohrer Russel Bob Daniel Lee Rohrer Fleet P.O New York City New York Daniel Russel Rohrer Fleet P.O Robert James Rohrer Care of Fleet P.O San Francisco Richard L. Crawford Letterman's Hospital Beatrice Wilson Lawrence Wilson Iowa City Fort Warren Wyoming Des Moines Denver Colo S. Jones J. W. Wields Besse Jones Grosse Isle Mich Com A. Keith Droz Navy Hospital Lt. Jones Charles Jones

Hospital Admits and Discharges Highlight Local Patients

At the hospital Mrs. Earl Chance aged patient admitted last night as a surgical case. Mrs Ada Kindgig Mrs Floyd Tucker Clifford and Jeanet Porter were discharged following tonsillectomies yesterday. Mrs Frank Huber discharged this morning after hip fracture surgery. Jane and Allen Coll underwent tonsillectomies this morning. Mrs Newton Robinson and her son Fred LeRoy were discharged this afternoon to Richland.

Earl Chance South Avenue C Ada Kindgig Waylane Floyd Tucker Pleasant Plain Clifford Jeanet Porter West Chester Frank Huber Llo 3Rd Street Jane and Allen Coll Bailey Road Watertown Mass Newton Robinson Fred LeRoy Richland

Club Standings and Results of Games

Club standings show no games scheduled for today with no results posted. The record notes a .593 winning percentage and a blank slate for Ww. Go. Pe t 16 11.

W.L Pet Brooklyn St. Louis i LO Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsbugh New York Chicago

Local veterans and family updates from Richmond area

Stan Kiesey returns to Richmond after a three day furlough with wife and family. Others on furlough include P E C Dale Fuhr from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri and Lt William Perdock after ordnance training at Aberdeen Maryland. News also notes visits by Rev George Kerr and family, and summaries of health and hospital stories involving Louise Wilcox and the American Red Cross at Fort Bliss Texas.

Stan Kiesey Richmond Jack Danny P.E.C. Dale Fuhr Fort Leonard Wood Missouri William Perdock Bertha Perdock Ordnance Department of U.S. Army Aberdeen Nebraska

Mrs Huber Recovering At Home After Hip Fracture

Mrs. Frank Huber is home at 110 West Third after months at Washington county hospital for a fractured hip. Nurse care continues as Mrs. S M Miller of Kinross returns to the Huber residence.

Frank Huber West Third Street Washington County Hospital S. M. Miller Kinross Huber Huber Fell

Shiloh School Hosts Play Day and Picnic

Shiloh school held a play day on May 12 with morning contests and a noon basket dinner followed by student programs. Attendees from Shiloh included the Schoonovers and Beenblossoms. a wiener roast and creek picnic with the Wheatley party occurred, and school closed Friday noon.

Shiloh French Orville Caldwell Harold Beenblossom Dave Sehantz Verda H. J. Schoonover Ralph Guy Works Wheatley Sam Marsh Pauline Miller

Inez to Graduate From St Johns School of Nursing

Our daughter Inez will graduate on May 30 from St Johns School of Nursing in Springfield Illinois.

Inez Fromm St. Johns School of Nursing Springfield Illinois

Valley Pupils Plan Memorial Picnic

Plans are under way for the Surprise Valley Pupils association to meet at the school house on Sunday June 13 for a memorial picnic dinner. Officers include President Mrs Edna Hendryx and Secretary Mrs Collie Schachner with committees for memorials and historical work.

Valley Surprise Valley Pupils Association Edna Hendryx B. F. Allen Collie Schachner Nellie Corranece Leola Freel Ina Rowe J. H. Darling June Gardner

Nazi Party Purge Discussed in Germany

London May 25 The German Trans-ocean news service admitted in a Berlin broadcast that a purge of tepid elements of the Nazi party was under consideration in Germany. The agency said the discussion had been in progress since the recent fascist party shakeup.

London Berlina Germany

Canning Calendar Guides Safe Food Storage

Home canning advice urges following directions and processing foods the full time. The County Extension Office offers a Home Canning Calendar with complete guidance on preserving fruits and vegetables to prevent spoilage and strengthen home front storage.

County Extension Office

First defensive line advice for extending produce shelf life

The article notes that adding precautions can support initial defense against spoilage. It cites garden-fresh vegetables as less likely to spoil than those stored briefly. It discusses rapidly progressing through the canning steps to ensure safety and longevity.

Safe Home Canning Tips for Vegetables

Packing vegetables into hot jars ensures center heat during processing. Do not press items densely as insufficient liquid slows heat. Use new lids for non acid vegetables. Cool jars quickly on a table away from drafts after canning. Store canned foods below 75 F.

Iowa Moves to Central Standard Time for Rural Areas

Des Moines May 25 Governor Bourke B Hickenlooper proclaimed central standard time for Iowa rural communities this summer to aid food production. The action follows a 1943 Iowa legislature joint resolution after a bill to standardize time statewide failed. Supporters say farmers work by the sun while workers follow the clock.

Des Moines Bourke B. Hickenlooper Iowa

Y W Board Plans Summer Schedule

The Y W C A board outlines summer plans after a prayer service supporting armed forces. Activities include swimming classes for Bible school children, twice-weekly hikes, and girl crafts instruction under Jean Atchison. The meeting closed until September with MP Glenn Holden presiding.

Y.W.C.A Cloyce Stewart Army Y.W. Board Glenn Holden Bble Jean Atchison

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