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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1944
Page
2
Cadet John Nayadley stationed at San Antonio visits Joe Nayadley in Norman Oklahoma where Joe is hospitalized as a seaman second class. It is the first meeting in three years. Also noted Mrs. T R Phillips heads to Maysville Kentucky for ten days and other local social mentions.
S W Easter insurance notices appear. Wade Gardner and Jerry move to 803 North Second Avenue to winter with Ezra Gardner. Mary Bordwell and Virginia Wylie visit parental homes. Mrs Thomas J Bertlo, Mrs Robert McKee, Betty McCall, Mrs David Scott and Margaret Stewart host and visit relatives. Pvt Donald Hayes on furlough arrives from Camp Robinson Arkansas then leaves soon. Isador Houseal hosts Bob Houseal and others for dinner with Coast Guard ties and guests from Buffalo Rock Island Ainsworth Lone Tree Davenport.
Mrs Clarence Berkhoff proved the outstanding football guesser in the first contest prize of 7 dollars. Twenty four games produced six ties, so many tied positions for second and third. Entry blanks are at sponsoring firms. call the Journal office for prize money.
Results from the Revenge golf tournament held yesterday at the country club show T. R. Phillips posting the low score of 77 for 138 holes. Phil Antonoff and Bill Kelsey follow with 78 and 82. Class A to D winners listed with 42 entrants and multiple prizes awarded.
Sunday results include St. Louis defeating New York 6 to 2 and Washington beating Detroit 4 to 1. Philadelphia swept Cleveland 5 6 in two games, Boston topped Chicago 8 1 in one game and Chicago won 4 1 in the second game.
The standings show St. Louis at 105 49 and .682 with Pittenburgh at 90 63. Cingigneys 89 65 .578 ORM de Sonces 75 79 .487 Doug Aia et al. 667 87 .435. Philadelphia 61 92 .399. New York 6, St. Louis 5 first game, 10, 6 second game. Brooklyn 6, Cincinnati 5. Chicago 4, Boston 3 first game. Boston 7, Chicago 6 second game. Pittsburgh 9, Philadelphia 1.
First Mrs. C. P. Berkhoff wins seven dollars in the inaugural football contest. Eight winners share eighty seven cents each including T. J. Walling Eugene Williams Leo Olsen and others. Twelve more winners receive seventeen cents each.
American troops hold five southern Palau Islands and three airfields within three hours of the Philippines after 19 days of combat. Marines and Army units drive Japanese from Peleliu and Angaur while artillery and flame weapons crush cave defenses. Airfields on Peleliu and Angaur enable bombers to operate within 600 miles of the Philippines.
Fire Saturday caused by a kerosene stove explosion in the W A Curl apartment behind the Small barber shop damaged most of the Curl apartment including furniture and roof, and also affected adjoining barber shop rooms and equipment. Insurance covers the building and contents but may not apply to Mr Small's loss. Mrs Curl left for Iowa City to visit relatives.
The St James Parent Teacher Association sponsored a wiener roast last evening at the Hubert Redlinger home with 20 families and 10 guests present. A large log provided a good seat for the community sing and visits around the fire.
At TEE HOSPITAL Mrs Elmer Harland and son Thomas Waugene Washington Mrs Raymond Claire Darbyshire and daughter Pamela Rae 6158 fourth avenue Mrs Ralph Derby and daughter Pamela Kay Rich land Mrs George Gier and daughter Phyllis Romane Brigh ton were dismissed yesterday. Mrs Robert Choate 708 East Jefferson street was discharged Saturday evening while Ralph Scott 1027 East Washington street was dismissed for home yesterday afternoon. Maxine Crane 1004 North Seventh avenue and Bertha Stanley 310 East Jackson street were discharged today. Mr and Mrs Ralph Thompson 415 East Washington street were admitted yesterday. Mrs W P Davis Columbus Junction underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mr and Mrs Verle Gallagher route three are parents of a six pound three and a half ounce newborn at 9 00 this morning. Alice Kirkpatrick 814 South Marion avenue was admitted this morning.
In the Mediterranean theater T/5 John Murphy reports most enlisted men show little interest in U.S. elections unless a ballot is provided. Officers are more engaged. soldiers foresee potential political activity after the war as they think about home and family. Murphy, a Chicago Daily Sun veteran, explains home ties and reading habits shape overseas political awareness.
Ralph Howard Peterson 29 a NBC war news broadcaster in Rome is son of Mrs H J Peterson Estherville Iowa and grandson of former Estherville mayor A O Peterson His uncle Russell Peterson and aunt Lucille Peterson live in Estherville where she is librarian Peterson broadcasts under the name Ralph Howard.
Anna Mae Howard of Rubio and Lawrence A. Borkoski a U S N R seaman first class wed in a Washington Methodist church ceremony. The double ring vows were read by Dr. Fred E. Miller with a violin of songs by Helen Stone. Guests included family friends and servicemen. the couple left for a short wedding trip.
Over 1 000 prisoners returning from Romania received Silver Stars Distinguished Flying Cross and Soldier's Medal for August 24 26 Evacuation efforts. Maurice A Schoerzman Burley earned the Soldier's Medal for brave rescue during bombardment while aiding wounded aircrew and supplies. T Sgt Pete D Stamatelos Des Moines also advanced with the Distinguished Flying Cross. General Wining praised the group at a final assembly and expressed regret not all could be brought out from Romania.
The text notes the first wedding anniversary of St. (j.8.) Girney and his wife. It also lists multiple birthday anniversaries for local residents including Kenneth Harold Wagner James Edward Lukavsky Loren Douglas Humble Ronald Vincent Morgan and others with thanks to coworkers who shared birthday treats.
Cpl Nick McCleery stationed in England celebrates birthday today alongside Duoris Beatty. Both individuals are noted for sharing this special day.
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will convene at 9 30 A M Wednesday at the church. This notice appears in 1972 records highlighting local religious gatherings.
The article honors American airmen for their decisive role in disrupting German oil shipments in Romania, notably at Ploesti, following prolonged and costly combat. Their sacrifice remains a lasting inspiration to all.
A crowded social calendar lists Y W C A executive board gathering at 7:30, cooperative suppers for Rev and Mrs Parker, Order of Rainbow Girls at the Masonic temple, music by Mrs Foster Bagge, and various society meetings. Addresses include 420 E Jeff St and 10915 S Marion Ave with changes of meeting places noted for Daughters of American Revolution and others.
How much produce is needed to fill quart jars. It takes 6 to 16 ears of sweet corn to fill a quart jar. One bushel of tomatoes yields 15 to 20 quarts. Swiss chard yields 6 to 9 quarts per bushel. Beets yield 17 to 20 quarts per bushel.
The Homemakers club and families gathered Friday evening at the schoolhouse for a community social with 40 members and four guests. Bingo provided entertainment and white elephant prizes. Mrs Neill Trotman sponsored a spelling contest before refreshments were served by Mrs Sam Munson and Mrs Robert Reaney.
Mrs Elizabeth Schulty hosted a Saturday evening cooperative supper at 6 30 for members of the U and I club and their families. Seven families attended and were served by Mrs Schulty with assistance from Amanda Schulty, Mrs T B Hoxworth and Evelyn Hoxworth. The evening featured games and visiting.
The notice lists an evening supper at 7 p.m. for Mrs L L Lemieux Junior High PTA at 3 p.m. in the high school room 11, plus a State Café luncheon at 1:15 hosted by Mrs E J Hessel chwerdt and Mrs T V Knerr. It mentions a Chapter 1 P E D luncheon at 1:30 p.m. and a fall clearance auction with transportation by Letitia Shields.
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