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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1946

Page

2

Parish boys aid acting pastor at St Marys school

Riverside May 29 The boys of St Marys parochial school assisted the acting pastor Re J J Fath in church tasks and parish duties as part of their service project and school activities.

Acolyte Group Enjoys Iowa City Outing

A group of boys under Rev Fath and the sisters Sister Mary Sergus and Sister Mary Ella spent a day in Iowa City with the church group returning upbeat about the outing. Visitors from Virginia Kansas stayed with the Sisters of Charity at St Marys convent and Mrs Elizabeth Mellecker home. R Quinlan Oxford and J Lear Lone Tree hosted dinners with Mrs Anna Lear family. Riverside guests Ray G Green and his sister in law Mrs Robert Griffin visited Waukon. Richard Kron, son of Reno and Mrs Riverside Kron, received honorable discharge from the navy after Caribbean service. Elmer Meeks and niece Barbara Moothart of Des Moines visited Mrs Fannie Meeks family.

Fath Mary Sergus Mary Ella Iowa City Baker Miss Murphy Virginia Kansas Sisters of Charity St. Mary's Convent Elizabeth Mellecker R. Quinlan Oxford Joseph Lear Lone Tree Anna Lear Ray G. Green Riverside Waukon Robert Griffin Richard Kron Reno Kron Navy Caribbean

Water used in protein extraction aids yeast growth for poultry feed

Water from protein extraction can be reused to cultivate yeasts with high feed value for poultry rations. The process yields both protein and vitamin sources, supporting animal nutrition.

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Report

Mrs. Ida Whetstine of Wellman was admitted yesterday as a medical patient. Mrs. James Lowe of Brighton was admitted today. Dismissals yesterday included Mrs. Everette Kauffman and son James Edward of Ainsworth and Mrs. Earl Wall and daughter Donna Lee of Ainsworth. Dismissals today included Mrs. J. K. Helscher and son Carl Frederick of Keota and Mrs. Francis Stanton of Sigourney.

Ida Whetstine Wellman James Lowe Brighton Everette Kauffman James Edward Route One Earl Wall Donna Lee Ainsworth J. K. Helscher Carl Frederick Keota Francis Stanton Sigourney

Junior Baseball Opener Set at Armory Field Today

Mayor R L Lytle will throw the first ball at Armory field at three oclock. The American Legion junior team faces Columbus Junction in a post game clash. Coach Bill Boshart lists Tom Murphy Spike Thorton Lando Gingerich Dean Jackson Ken Hines Leland Schmidt Dick Vacha Wayne Marshall Bill Putman in the starting lineup for the home debut.

R. L. Lytle Armory Field American Legion Columbus Junction Bill Boshart Tom Murphy Spike Thornton Lando Gingerich Dean Jackson

Major Leagues Standings and Results Snapshot

National League standings show Brooklyn leading with 24 wins and a .686 pace as St. Louis and Chicago follow. Wednesday results include St. Louis 5 Chicago 2 and Brooklyn 5 New York 1. American League lists Weston atop with .769, New York 24-16, and several games reported with Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia scoring wins.

W. L. Pet Brooklyn St. “Louis Cincinnati Ste Cates Chicago Boston New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnai Cooper Wallace Behrman Higbe Schumacher Carpenter Judd Mulcahy Weston Washington Detroit Cleveland St. Lewis Coces Newsom Christopher Bonham Chandler Haynes Dietrich Feller Gromek Wolff Scarborough Harris Hughson Trout Trucks Zoldak Kramer

Hueston Jayne Dies At Home In Oregon

Hueston Jayne of Corvallis Oregon died suddenly at his home yesterday his telegram says born July 11 1877 in Cedar township Washington county son of John and Mary Young Jayne he moved to Oregon as a young man survived by his wife a son John a daughter Mrs Margaret Jane Carroll four grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Will Ross of West Chester and Mrs Edith Miller died yesterday

Hueston Jayne Corvallis Ore Will Ross West Chester Edith Miller John Margaret Jane Carrol Corvallis, Ore

Vision: Light, Eye Focus, and Brain Interpretation

Vision requires three steps: light must reflect to the eye, the eye must be focused on the retina, and the brain must correctly interpret the resulting signals. Each stage hinges on proper optics, neural processing, and perceptual integration for clear sight.

Home grown strawberries announced with visits across town

Local notes report Joe Garick delivering a box of berries from his NE Washington vines. Numerous residents visit relatives, attend Memorial Day gatherings, and travel to events, with Mrs. Elizabeth Wehr from Sigourney shopping and families vacationing in Minnesota and other places.

Joe Garick Washington Journal Office Ervin Haberman Keota Walter P. Doak Minnesota Elizabeth Wehr Sigourney

Iowa Gasoline Tax Hit Historic High This Month

May gasoline tax collections in Iowa reached a record 3 144 884.03, surpassing September 1945’s 2 191 368 748. The May total nearly doubled April and matched or exceeded past months, with primary road funds at 1 080 000 and secondary roads at 864 000. Refunds totaled 501 106.68 and a special one cent tax fund stood at 785 878.82 awaiting a supreme court decision.

Des Moines John Grimes State Suprem Court

Savings Bond Sale Promotion Opens In State June 6

Des Moines event marks the Savings Bond selling promotion starting June 6, the second anniversary of D-Day. Roger F. Warin of the state bond office says it is a one month campaign focusing on self interest to bond buyers with the slogan Now Back Your Future. Posters will be distributed countywide, and the program aims to curb inflation, promote thrift, fund public debt, educate youth, and build reserve spending power.

Des Moines Uptowa France Roger F. Warin Ower Warin

Safe storage guidance for dusts and sprays

Keep all dusts and sprays in tightly closed containers such as jars or tins and away from food. Store out of reach of children and animals. Use a high shelf in a closet or a locked drawer or cupboard as the safest storage place.

Anthracite Miners Walk Out Over New Contract

A nationwide strike by 75,000 hard coal miners began as anthracite mines closed for Memorial Day. The United Mine Workers demanded a new contract, with talks ongoing for 18 days and no work until a signed agreement is reached.

New York United Mine Workers UMW Washington J. B. Warriner Lehigh Navigation Coal Company Thomas J. Kennedy

Miners Demand Higher Wages and Welfare Fund

The report notes that hard coal miners demand align with the soft coal dispute calling for higher wages and a welfare fund. This summarizes labor actions reflecting ongoing industrial tensions and union objectives without specific dates or names.

Eight Families of Libertyville Picnic At D Peters Home

East Sunset May 29 eight Libertyville telephone board members and their families picnicked at Dale Peters home. Dale formerly worked with them. Families visited neighbors and others as weather supported corn planting harvests progress.

Libertyville D. Peters J. A. Raymond East Sunset Dale Peters Dale Patrick Donald Murphy Ottumwa Elmer MeaArtor Murphy Donald McArtor Maurice Krabhill Donnie Sarah Boshart Wayland Gene Stephens Richard Stephens Harry Jones Frank Scranton Washington Elmer MccArtor and Harry Gardner Richard Allen Christener Chicago

Cleaning wicker furniture crevices and corners

Clean dirt collecting crevices and corners of wicker furniture with a well lathered brush and water. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.

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