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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1944

Page

8

Obituary for Mrs. Ernest Iseminger of Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Ernest Iseminger, born August 31 1876 in Manhattan Illinois, died recently. Funeral held Wednesday at 4 PM in Ainsworth with Reevy Gilbert Voorhies of Marion and Mrs. Gertrude May Iseminger among survivors, including husband and two daughters Opal Iseminger and Mrs. E Collett Scott of Cedar Rapids. Burial in Cedar Rapids. she belonged to First Presbyterian Cedar Rapids Chapter 184 OES and Gethsemane White Shrine Cedar Rapids.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth Ernest Iseminger Cedar Rapids Reevy Gilbert Voorhies Marion Gertrude May Iseminger Manhattan Ill EB. Iseminger Storm Lake Haskins Opal Iseminger E. Collett Scott Iseminger First Presbyterian Church Cedar Chapter O.E.S Gethsemane

Funeral for Mrs. J. C. Cunningham in Crawfordsville

A large gathering attended the funeral Friday afternoon at United Presbyterian Church for Mrs. J C Cunningham. Rev R M McCracken conducted the service with a mixed quartet and pianist performing two hymns. Pallbearers named were Lisle Maxwell Earl Ferguson John McNeill Huion Christner Chester Cherryholmes and others.

Crawfordsville J. C. Cunningham United Presbyterian Church R. M. McCracken John White Maude Lease Marian Waters Frank Gault San Grace Lord Is Anna Mae White Lisle Maxwell Earl Ferguson John McNeill Huion Christner Chester Cherryholmes

Pilot Wainwright Downs Six German Planes in First Encounter

Lt. John W. Wainwright of Mare Shall, Texas, flying a P 47 Thunderbolt with the 9th Tactical Air Command, credited with six German planes in his first air fight. Two enemy craft were shot down, while four collided during the battle.

John W. Wainwright Mareshall Tex 9Th Tactical Air Command Wainwright International

Community notices and social events in local columns

The report lists funeral attendance for Evan M. Rees and relatives from Waterloo Robinsdale Amanda Fergus on Washington and Havre among out of town guests. School party at the high school featured It's a Date with Deanna Durbin then refreshments. Fairview club hosted ten members with guests including Mrs. Williams and Eva Blankenhorf. Marva and Mirna Gilkey visited Lisle Maxwell home. John E. Atkinson and wife returned from a short honeymoon. D W Githens attended the state teachers convention in Des Moines. his wife assisted classes. Reverend H N Poston conducted Rees funeral at Salem Presbyterian Church.

Harry White Deanna Durbin Walter Pidgeon Fairview Club Dale Darbyshire Howard Witting Carl Schneider Charles Cannon Donna Lynn Max Des Moines

Welte siblings visit parental home during leave

Marjorie Welte of Des Moines stayed several days at the parental Bob Welte home in Richmond visiting her brother Lt. Richard Welte who is on leave. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lasek were shoppers in Davenport. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sharp were mentioned in the same note.

Leo Sharp Richmond Marjorie Welte Des Moines Bob Welte Richard Welte Joe Lasek Davenport Albert Sharp Iowa City John Lang Clara Fisher John Rotenburger Wm. Shaila Marilyn Tressa George Fred Lintz Ed Melllee Matilda Clara Te Bockhorst Cpl Firmin Te Bockhorst Joe TeBockhorst Mary Ann Cpl. TeBockhorst Henry TeBockhorst Merle Lyle Rosemary Firmin TeBockhorst Paul TeBockhorst Washington Omer Rock Island Harold Clara TeBockhorst Jove Escher Giles Margaret Darell Goodwin Phyllis Leo TeBockhorst Norma June Bob Lamont Kelsey Dale Dann B. D. Duwa Victor Malichky Billings, Mont

Marston Visit Ends as California Couple Returns

AINSWORTH Iowa residents wrap two weeks of visits and farewell events at local homes including the Marstons who return to California. Community gatherings highlighted by family dinners, card games, and updates on relatives stationed or traveling.

Prairie Flower Hallowe'en Program Draws Community

Prairie Flower community attends a Hallowe'en program at the school led by Patricia Griffith with pupils performing music and readings. A later song fest featured Alice Marie Finke on piano and a pie and coffee reception followed.

Martha Thrasher Prairie Flower Patricia Griffith Hallowe'en Glen Knapp Alice Marie Finke Glen Fuhr Glen Knupp L. W Wellman Gerald Graf Graf Joe Booth Mary Ardith Jarrard Des Moines Lloyd Thompson Cedar Township Clayde Knapp Ruth Foster Frederic Smith Fritz Nancy Jean Cleveland Ohio W. J. Masson E. L. Smith Harry Donaldson Raymond Whisler Donaldson Esther Smith Robert Roberts Rolland Rees

The Rocking Chair and the Civics Class Voter Reflection

A reflective column notes voting participation amid wartime duties and gender roles. Mentions Miss Shields civics class canvassing homes, a neighbor opposing suffrage, and the Ladies Home Journal piece on sex equality. Reports on Fortnightly club’s Literature section meeting, Edith Pope's Coleorton, and upcoming library book week.

Ensign Ellis I Finke completes cross country flight

Ensign Ellis I Finke flew from Kirksville Missouri to his home town then called his family to report the successful cross country flight.

Ellis I, Finke Kirksville, Mo

Hair Care Advice From The Sunlit Season

The advice urges people working in the hot sun to care for their hair by brushing it regularly and using hot oil treatments occasionally to maintain luster and health. It emphasizes consistent grooming as a remedy for dryness and dullness.

Mine Fires Cause Repeated Losses In Anthracite Mines

The article notes ongoing mine fires in an anthracite mining company, with over 100 fires on its premises and several still active. It reports a single company spending above $1,000,000 combating a fire that began more than 50 years ago and remains unresolved.

Entertain Group At Family Supper In Henderson Home

A Henderson family supper gathers neighbors and relatives including Mr and Mrs G F Trotter Mr and Mrs Larry Trotter Mrs Dwight Harley and Jimmy and others. Weekend visits feature Davenport guests Mr and Mrs C L McGill and family and Dan Cline home attendees.

Henderson C. A. Thompson Oregon G. F. Trotter Larry Trotter Dwight Harley Jimmy Wade Scranton and Neal Frank Henderson C. L. McGill Davenport Walter Johnson Duane Hazen Kenny Lawrence Genkinge George Canott Wellman Bill Trotter John Gamon Jimmy McCreedy Larry O'Connor Wend Burke McCreedy Orie O'Connor Doyle Pfiefer W. J. Pfiefer Rubio L. G. McGill Dan Cline Robert Genking

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