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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1943
Page
8
Sergt. George A. Eisel of Columbus, C., shown recovering from injuries in an Iceland hospital. He survived the plane crash that killed Lieut. Gen. Frank M. Andrews and 13 others and is pictured with the distinguished flying cross.
Readers discuss Elsie Bratten’s lilies of the valley and a strong strawberry crop this year. Navy family updates include John Zaring at Great Lakes and brother Frank serving in St. Louis. Local funeral care, cemetery upkeep, weathered by stormy times, with social visits and farm losses from lightning.
Merrimac May 26 Mr and Mrs Roy Eshelman and children Lois and Alva spent Friday evening at the Kenneth Crib home Mrs John Baldosier called on
The poppy as memorial flower dates to postwar memory linking honoring the dead with aid to living veterans. The American Legion and Auxiliary took charge in 1924, producing crepe paper poppies in hospitals nationwide. About 13 million Americans wear them yearly, raising over one million dollars for veterans’ welfare.
Postwar dietary trend shows Britons consuming thirty percent more fresh green vegetables than before the war. Health advocates credit urban markets and kitchen gardens for the shift.
Mr and Mrs J E Freeland quietly celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on May 23. The couple wed May 24 1893 when Mae Stephens married John E Freeland at the Stephens home southeast of Ainsworth. Daughters Mrs Jasper Thompson and Jerry attended with grandchildren and extended family from Iowa Falls Chicago and Ainsworth.
Due to illness in the family the Freelands could not host their usual open house for friends. Circle No. 2 of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Dewey Stephens home with many in attendance. The group, led by Mrs. Stephens, worked on laprobes for the Red Cross during the afternoon.
Crawfordsville May 26 8 Rev and Mrs Lester Bill attended a reception at the Eicher church in honor of their new pastor and wife Rev and Mrs Leonard Metzger A fine supper was served followed by a program.
Talks and some music precede a swimming test session for Boy Scouts at the Washington Y M C A pool on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Miller report three children have returned Jefferson after visiting relatives here and at Olds J C Wooley returns to Columbia Mo after a few days with relatives here Mrs J E Cherry returns home to Oelwein after time with her son Henry Mrs Henry Cherry and daughter Janice, who have been ill, are slowly improving.
Kraut made from surplus early cabbage should be kept cool during fermentation and storage to prevent spoilage. High temperatures commonly cause failure in the preserving process.
A nostalgic public message highlights wartime rationing themes, urging readers to remember Private Bill Jones as meals change due to shortages. It mentions a hungry Private Jones and a global audience including a Russian fighter and a British family, tying dinner to democracy and sacrifice.
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