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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1946

Page

2

New Metal Coolerator For Sale At Turnip Seed Sale

Notice announces sale of a practically new metal coolerator at the Turnip Seed Sale. Also YMCA activities list junior and evening classes, swimming at the Y in Denison and schedule details. Donald E Johnson of Denison Iowa flew a new Aeronca Champion from Middletown Ohio to Denison yesterday, making a brief airport stop. Office will be closed October 7 and 8 by Dr M H Sartor. Read the Glassified Ads from E M Bridges Co.

Donald E. Johnson Denison Iowa Washington Middletown Ohio

Hospital Admits and Births Reported

Admitted yesterday were Lem Logan of 215 S. Ave B and Mrs Lee Colton of Columbus Junction. Clarence Miller of Kalona was admitted last evening as a medical patient. Mr and Mrs Ned Kovar of 522 N Second Ave welcomed a son born at 3 29 this morning.

Lem Logan S. Ave Lee Colton Columbus Junction Ned Kovar N. Second Ave Clarence Miller Kalona

Washington Demons Face Muscatine In Little Six Clash

Washington high school Demons travel to Muscatine for a homecoming game against a strong Little Six opponent. Coach A H Seidler starts new backfield with Bob Noonan at right half, Leland Schmitt at quarterback, and a 22 man squad. Kickoff at eight with homecoming queen crowning between halves.

Muscatine Washington High School Little Six A. H. Seidler Ottumwa Muskies Keokuk Washington Demons Chiefs Bill Kelsey Ray Carter Bob Anderson Goard Warren Stewart Lloyd Turnipseed Jerry Denison Dick Dare Duane Redlinger Bob Kleese Owen Thornton Zook Jim Walker Bob Noonan Redlinger Leo Olsen Jim Logan Bob Dodder Keith Williams Sam Young Paul Beenblossom Dick Paul Joe Sehneider Ted Frank Reynold Jurgensen Clinton Muscatine High School

Driver vision in fatal 1944 accidents linked to weather

The era’s fatal crashes showed one in five with obscured driver vision. About forty percent of these vision problems were caused by snow sleet or rain, highlighting weather as a major contributing factor.

Salad Base with Shredded Cabbage

Outer leaves of cabbage finely shredded make an excellent salad base and add a welcome vitamin C boost for the family.

Local notes on visitors and travel from era

Arrivals and guests include Mr. and Mrs. Earl Caldwell of York Nebraska and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger with cousins the Houghs in West Chester. Ed Sullivan family returned from Illinois after illness and his 92 year old mother’s death in Bloomington. Gerald Alexander and Helen Mayhew of Washington visit Frank Mayhew family in Eagle Rock California via a lengthy motor trip through Glacier Yellowstone Canada and Washington DC before Lancaster Pennsylvania.

Earl Caldwell York, Nebr Lloyd Neiswanger Ira Hough West Chester Ed Sullivan Illinois Bloomington Mr. Sullivan Sullivans Plainfield Gerald Alexander Eagle Rock Calif Frank McFarlane Alexander Helen Mayhew Washington Alexanders Frank Mayhew Glacier Yellowstone Canada New England Washington, D. C Lancaster Penna Rodney Mayhew C. L. Baker Isaak Walton League Edgar Stewart Ivan Niffenegger West Chester Methodist Sunday School Earl Hobbs Iven Neffenegger Keith Stewart Treas Cloyce Statler Frank Stewart Edgar White Way Club Marion Wells O. D. Booth Denver Barbara Martha Stephens Linda Stewart Honor Harold Gilmore

Mover Overcomes Fear of Schizophrenia Move

A Westminister note reflects on moving from farm to town and adapting to city life. The Bakers schedule moving day for October 5 and local social notes mention church events, club reports, visits, and plans for Farm Bureau lessons in Franklin township.

Westminester Webster

Chicken ruled an animal by Iowa AG

In Des Moines on October 4 the attorney general’s office ruled that a chicken is an animal. The ruling supports Dr. C. C. Franks, state veterinarian, in banning poultry shows to curb contagious diseases amid a Packwood Poultry Association inquiry.

Des Moines Packwood Poultry Assn Packwood C. C. Franks New Castle Jefferson County Booker Smith

Longest marked footpath Appalachian Trail spans 2050 miles

The Appalachian Trail is the longest marked footpath in the world. It runs from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Mount Oglethorpe in Georgia, a distance of 2050 miles, and was constructed between 1921 and 1940. It traverses parts of 12 states, two national parks, six national forests, and about twenty state parks and forests.

Mount Katahdin Maine Mount Oglethorpe Georgia

Destruction of Common Lawn Weeds with 2 4 D Treatment

Destrous lawn weeds including dandelion plantain and chickweed are effectively eliminated by a single application of the weed killer known as 2 4 D.

Save Vitamin C From Overbaked Potatoes

Guidance on preserving vitamin C during potato cooking. Do not overbake and serve promptly to retain nutrient content and flavor.

Shoes Retain Risk for Growing Children's Feet

Children should discard shoes that no longer fit as wearing outgrown footwear can cause lasting foot problems. Experts warn that ill fitting or outgrown shoes distort walking and may affect foot development if kept in use.

Happy Birthday greetings from local residents

Mrs Mattie Suaw of Grand Junction Colorado a former Washington resident and Three Quarter Century club member celebrates 81st birthday. Anniversary wishes go to Mr and Mrs Ivan Marston married in 1938. Karen Kay Boyd is three, Duane Allen Bower is four, Sandra Lee Motly is six. Frances Miller 14 and Harold Schmidt 15 send greetings from school friends.

Mattie Suaw Grand Junction, Colo Washington Three Quarter Century Club Ivan Marston Duane Allen Bower Dale Bower Sandra Lee Motly Bill Motley Frances Miller Frank Miller Harold Schmidt Rudie Schmidt

Birthday notices for Floyd Martin and Clar

Observing birthdays today are Floyd Martin of Ainsworth and Clar. The brief item notes local well wishes for the pair as the community shares greetings.

Floyd Martin Ainsworth Clar

British French Rebuff 3 Nazis in Occupation Zones

The British and French authorities refuse entry to acquitted Nazis Hjalmar Schacht Hans Fritzsche and Franz Von Papen to their zones of occupation, leaving the U S and Soviet zones as options. Appeals of Rosenberg and Frick go to the Allied Control Council in Berlin. The hangman arrives at Nuernberg prison and is believed to be Master Sgt. John C Woods, a 16 year veteran who has hanged 313 persons.

Alfred Rosenberg Wilhelm Frick Nuernberg John C. Woods San Antonio Tex

Preacher to Speak at Eicher Church Meetings

Rev. P. P. Tschetter of Pretty Prairie Kansas and Mennonite pastor will speak at Eicher church near Nobie. Meetings run nightly at 7 30 except Saturday from October 7 through October 13.

P. P. Tschetter Pretty Prairie Kansas Nobie

Local Notables Named in Obituary Notice Fragment

A fragmented obituary segment lists individuals includingence Logan Mrs Frank Scranton Virginia Sheetz Mrs Joe Pieper Harold Beaty Mrs Roy Fields Mrs Dora Bolar Eli J Knepp and Ivan Marston with no further context available.

Ence Logan Frank Scranton Virginia Sheetz Joe Pieper Harold Beaty Roy Fields Dora Bolar Eli J. Knepp Ivan Marston

Homer Hunt and Sister Observe Birthdays Today

Homer Hunt and his twin sister Mrs. Charles Barthelow celebrate birthdays today in a family observance. The pair share the date with relatives and neighbors noting the milestone in a small town event.

Homer Hunt Mrs Charles Barthelow

Mrs Rees Hosts Fairview Club Meeting

Mrs Ed Rees hosted the Fairview community club on Thursday afternoon with good attendance. Members shared travel tales from Iowa, and Mrs Lisle Maxwell along with Mrs D H Barnes conducted clever contests. A luncheon was served by the hostess with Mrs Lloyd Blankenhorn assisting. next meeting at Mrs J C Rhea's home.

Ed Rees Fairview

No Polio Cases in Washington County Report

Health unit office states no infantile paralysis cases among Washington county residents. A four year old Davenport boy contracted the disease while visiting a Washington home and was taken to Davenport, apparently exposed there.

Health Unit Washington County Davenport Washington

Funeral Held For Two Year Old Anthony Merchant

Funeral services were held in Vinton Iowa for Anthony Merchant two-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Merchant who died of suffocation after being pinned beneath a tractor on his parents farm near here.

Vinton Iowa Anthony Merchant Woodrow Merchant

Pre-Nuptial Party For Phyllis Crone

Mrs. Warren Laois hosted a pre nuptial party for bride elect Phyllis Crone at the Lins home. Guests created a romance scrapbook and Phyllis opened shower gifts from Barbara and Donna Lins. Crone is to marry Alvin Kephart next month with several Crone and Kephart relatives in attendance.

Warren Laois Donald Lins Phyllis Crone Barbara Donna Lins Donnyt Lins Miss Crone Alvin Kephart Roy Kephart Earl Kephart Sam Sig«foose Fred Wagner Bill Gamon Will Lins Jake Earnest Cloyce Crone Woodrow Crone W. R. Camnon al Crone Geraldine Crone

Wilson Putman Buys County Nurses Home

Wilson Putman bought the former county nurses home next to the county hospital for 4600 dollars but has not finalized plans. He may remodel the building for residential use due to material shortages.

Wilson Putman Putman

Coking Roasts Cook Roasts at Low Temperatures

A grainy note describes roasting meat at low temperatures to prevent shrinkage and preserve juices, though details are fragmentary. The advice hints at preserving moisture and tenderness during cooking.

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Sam McCleery Blaine Holmes Sam Blaine Oklahoma Wolf’s Flower W. C. A. Gymnasium M.H. Sartor E. M. Bridges & Co United States Ross Motor Service Cargill Inc Grall John W. Lee Artyce E.F D.A. Bowen Iowa Ave Erv Dusak St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbets Field Marty Marion Boston Red Sox International Soundphoto L B. Eicher JUST Warner Girdles Mover South Second Avenue R. C. Watsons Harold Lee Gilmore Ed Rich and Sons Jimmy and Joe Dorothy Greiner Dr. Mast Stewarts Donald Sheetz Cedar Rapids Amanas Latters Place 76 Township Farm Bureau Franklin Township Rothschild’s al Boyd Karen Kay Eeicher Mrs. Rees Fairview Club Klein Ford G. E. Mace Mace Motor Co Washington, Iowa
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