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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1944
Page
5
Local column highlights National Farm Fund campaign activities and political visits by Bricker and Hickenlooper. Church talks by Rae Benfer inspire generosity and a Women’s Mission group reflection. News of hospital trips, home returns, and a resident who canned over 100 jars of fruit and vegetables using a home method.
In Kankakee and other areas canning slowed due to sugar scarcity while Washington enjoyed ample sugar. A local woman traps a tiny mouse daily yet finds no tracks, fearing a nest somewhere in her house after believing she had mouse proofs.
Governor Hickenlooper proclaims the November 7 1944 general election to fill state and federal offices including President Vice President U S Senator Governor Lt Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Secretary of Agriculture Attorney General Commerce Commissioner Supreme Court judges and district officials with district and vacancy specifics listed. The proclamation directs electors sheriffs and officials to observe and enforce the notices across Iowa.
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Charles Dean, deceased, dated August 26, 1941, has been filed in Washington Iowa District Court. A hearing to prove the will is set for 9:00 a.m. Friday October 13, 1944 at the courthouse. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. R R Noonan, Clerk of the District Court.
The Sunday to Tuesday bill at the Fox features RKO Radio's Gildersleeve's Ghost with two scientists seeking invisibility in a haunted house and Gildersleeve rescuing a girl from danger. Harold Peary leads a strong cast including Marion Martin and Margie Stewart with a memorable radio stage screen and recording lineup.
Columbia Pictures new cowboy musical opens at the Fox Theatre on Sunday with a glittering cast of specialty acts and a few song numbers. Notable stars headline the production in an entertaining Western themed show.
Advance notices from Columbia Pictures announce The Impatient Years at the State Theatre opening Sunday. Jean Arthur plays a bride awaiting her husband who returns from war to a rekindled romance 18 months after marriage, with Lee Bowman and Charles Coburn in supporting roles.
The review praises Phyllis in Cover Girl with her GI husband and Charles Coburn as Jean's father both heart warming and funny. Virginia Van Upp wrote the screenplay offering opportunities to surpass past performances.
Mrs Ralph Waggoner and Mrs Mary Moore hosted the Linger Longer club luncheon at the Waggoner home on Wednesday. Ten members attended with Roberta Sheetz Mrs Robert Wead Mrs Lloyd Walker Mrs Ed MecCaulley and others as guests. Bouquets of fall flowers adorned the tables. Vice president Mrs George Bartholomew led the meeting in the president’s absence. Secretary pro tem was Mrs Harold Humston. Hostesses for November announced as Mrs Carl Replogle and Mrs William Chmelar.
Tyrone notes report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dillon to Geo Crawford's bedfast mother. Dorothy Young stayed with her father as Eloise Sheetz visited Chicago. Keota teacher Flanders and ill student Seals are mentioned. Local residents visited and helped with chores, including James Combs, Marjorie Van Sickle, Date Dunbar, Waldo Miller, and Harold Sheets.
Wool is treated to crease under steam so trousers and suits hold their crease after pressing. The finish resists wrinkling in rain and when packed in a suitcase, maintaining a sharp appearence.
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