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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1944
Page
2
Local items report a two and a half pound lemon from Texas but note it lacks typical lemon scent. Families in low City hosted occasions with Ms Lins and relatives, while others plan moves to New York and Chicago for training and medical care.
DES MOINES Governor Hickenlooper set the execution of Stanley M. Kaster 36 of Janesville for 8 42 a m on December 29 at Fort Madison prison. Kaster faces death for the slaying of Glen Winchell 38 a guard at the Weverly Ja municipal rent and power plant night of September 20 394%. No pleas were received and his appeal to the supreme court was denied October 17.
Ottumwa announces the resignations of chairman from Mar 1 1943 and two other members William Brunk of the gasoline panel and Car Swanson of the fuel oil panel. Resignations take effect December 1 as Des Moines OPA officials plan to appoint a new head for the board.
New York City boasts more heating stoves than any single state among 14 assessed regions, highlighting urban appliance demand and infrastructure.
Shirley Ron Stewart of West Sixth Street underwent minor surgery this morning at the hospital and was discharged at noon.
Crawfordsville defeated Olds 53-13 in Tri county league action. Wayland beat Wyman 39-24 to take temporary possession of the traveling trophy. Crawfordsville could regain it next Monday at Wyman. Wayland remains undefeated, Crawfordsville now 1-0, Cotter and Wyman 1-1, Ainsworth 1-1, Olds 0-2.
The report lists numerous captains and members across counties including IOWA Arthur Lorak John Yegsy Alex Melaney Alva Bell Albert Novy and many others in a broad 4H or Farm Bureau drive. Names span Cedar Jackson Highland Dutch Creek Franklin Washington Oregon Clay Brighton Marion Crawford and more reflecting a wide organized effort to recruit members.
Fishermen’s wives can fashion useful fish scrapers from soft drink bottle caps by nailing them to a small wooden piece or an old scrub brush. The improvised tools help scrape and clean fish efficiently.
Clair D. Hutchins of Chicago baritone evangelistic gospel singer will perform a one hour sacred music program at the Christian Tabernacle Thursday at 7 30 pm. He accompanies himself and has studied at Chicago conservatories with honors from local music festivals and was a baritone soloist on WMBI radio from the Moody Bible Institute.
Mr and Mrs Carl Hensley bought the Parker Everts property and plan furnishing it with an upcoming auction for surplus. Many local residents visited relations in Wayland and Burlington during Thanksgiving as church groups held rally day activities in Burlington. The Legion Auxiliary dedicated a sixteen star service flag at a recent meeting and tag day netted about thirty dollars.
Researchers outline a process that reads sheep skin and lambs wool to create a thermo setting plastic. They claim reagents can add luster curl water repellence wear resistance and mothproofing while preserving natural beauty without marring fur.
The City P T A Council met at the Public Library with ten members. Supt Schell outlined plans by the Washington County Council of Teachers to protect the new Town School code and announced a Dec 7 local meeting to explain the proposed legislation. Senator Hunt of Guttenhurs would join a panel with Farm Bureau, Federation of Women's Clubs, American Legion, VFW and P T A representatives. The council pledged support to teachers and urged parent involvement. Christmas seal supplies were distributed to principals.
Quick note on Mark Twain's birth of the name as a pen name for Samuel Clemens. It traces to February 2, 1863, a Virginia City newspaper contribution. The name also stems from the Mississippi pilots' call for two fathoms depth.
The 12th amendment requires electors to vote for president and vice president in their states. In practice candidates are not from the same state because electors could only vote for one of the two and would waste votes.
Wringing rayon fabrics is not injurious according to tests, and fabrics may be wrung by hand or with a wringer. For garments with delicate trims like lace or embroidery, handle gently and remove excess moisture by rolling in a Turkish towel instead of twisting.
The community editor urges readers to buy an extra $100 War Bond in the Sixth War Loan to honor gold star families and speed victory. The piece calls for neighborhood drives and visible support at home to reduce casualties and bring soldiers home sooner.
In Des Moines an official said workers seek medical excuses from family doctors to obtain job releases. Dr. Bruce Brown advised plant managers to file company doctors with the U S Employment Service to handle sensitive cases. He noted occasional misdiagnosis of skin rashes as steel poisoning or other occupational diseases.
Mrs Ella Hout marks her 17th birthday in Illinois as a Journal Three Quarter Century Club member. Several anniversaries are noted including Mr and Mrs W C Hotle and Mr and Mrs Albert Redecker. Names like John Kurtz Helen Fesseltine and Betty Robeson appear among well wishers and family members. The piece also mentions Captain Bill Mannister Jr and Thomas Lee Speed celebrating birthdays.
The Assignats were state issued paper money used in France during the late 1700s as the revolution deepened. They circulated widely, backed initially by confiscated church lands and later by other assets, fueling debates over finance and inflation.
Mrs J R Bell hosted 17 members of the Women's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church last evening. Lulu Kyle led devotions on The Span of Happiness while Maud McCreedy discussed Bridges of Understanding focusing on Indian white relations in the United States.
Mr and Mrs Charles Casper hosted the Rosemary Club at 08 South Fourth Avenue with seven bridge tables and prize winners Mrs Donald Brown and Harry Drake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Knotek and the hostesses served a one course seasonal refreshment after the games.
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