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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1944

Page

2

Rosemary club reveals mystery gifts at October meeting

Friends Club members gathered with Mrs Whisler hosting the October session. Officers elected included Mrs George Horn and Mrs Earl Galloway treasurer. Mrs Whisler and Mrs Donaldson among others. Members drew names for next year while four bridge tables formed. high score went to Mrs Galloway amid fall refreshments served by the hostesses.

Charles Casper Rosemary Club and Whisler George Horn Club Press Whisler Earl Gallowa’y Mystery Friends Galloway Fred Donaldson Harry Donaldson Kendall Kellerstrass

Fishburn and Green Wed in Oklahoma City Ceremony

Alice Pauline Fishburn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C A Fishburn married Shelby H Green of Tulsa Oklahoma Thursday Oct 5 at St Francis Church Oklahoma City Rev W C Perras officiating Witnesses were Anna Abrieht and John B Martin The bride wore a gray dress suit with brown accessories and orchids They plan to reside in an apartment at the Mayo Hotel Tulsa after a trip Green is president of Insurers Indemnity and Insurance Company with Tulsa home office.

Alice Pauline Fishburn C. A. Fishburn Shelby H. Green Tulsa Okla St. Francis Shurch Oklahoma City Ww. C. Perras Anna Abrieht John B. Martin Houston Texas Green Indemnity and Insurance Company

Sugar Sirup Method for Canning Fruits in Glass Percolator

To reduce dripping, prepare sugar sirup for canning fruits in a glass percolator. The hot sirup stays above fruit without rapid evaporation, preserving sweetness and texture during processing.

Apples Offered At Price For Large Storage Purchase

A store promotes a large apple purchase suitable for storage cooking canning and eating. The offer highlights a special price arrangement for the unusually big order making apples available to customers at a reduced rate.

Washington Demons recall 1943 Fairfield game before home clash

Washington High reminisces on a 20 29 loss at Fairfield as six 1943 starters return for Case Field showdown. Star backfield man Lindsay and Fairfield ace Target Lindsay loom, while Washington aims improved blocking and tackling to seek revenge in the Friday game.

Washington High School Fairfield Washington Casefield Bill Beenblossom Jim Gilchrist Husky Herman Doran Bill Peterson Bob Bostwick Lyle Box Tom Tanner John Whittaker Everette Prebys Bob Boileau Hal Longer Armed Services Longer Fairield Targe Lindsay Demons Bostwick Boileau Lindsay Vorhies Trojans Bob

Great U S Air Force raid on Bologna outskirts described

American Flying Fortresses and Liberators blasted German targets around Bologna in a thunderbolt assault, hailed by air force commanders as the largest single target strike by the U S 15th Air Force.

Rome Bologna U. S 15Th Airforce

Two Men Sentenced for Car Theft in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids residents Burnta Babe of Pisgah and Donovan Jensen of Missouri Valley were sentenced to five years in the state reformatory after pleading guilty to stealing a car. They were arrested in Roosevelt Utah three days earlier while on parole from prior sentences.

Cedar Rapids Burnta Babe Pisgah Donovan Jensen Missouri Valley State Reformatory Roosevelt Utah

Cleaning tarnish from lighting fixtures with vinegar

Tarnish or fly specks on lighting fixtures can be cleaned by rubbing and polishing with a strong solution of vinegar and water. If necessary use a mild abrasive cleaning powder or soap.

Christmas toys and local news from Brighton area

Mrs. J. Martin White returns from Excelsior Springs Missouri after a ten day visit. The Long family from Des Moines visit Brighton and plan to move to Tacoma Washington. Community notices include a creamed chicken supper at St Josephs East Pleasant Plain and an Order of Eastern Star dinner.

Charles Long, Jr Jon Charles Deg Moines Brighton Lee Holland Longs Des Moines Tacoma Wash St. Joseph Board East Pleasant Plain Charles Latehem San Francisco Calif J.g Navy Medical Corps Rae Lee Stella Latehem Harry Dickerson W. B. Dupuis Order of Eastern Star

Bataan Hero Col Clarke in They Live Forever at Washington HS

Col George S Clarke the last ground officer to depart Bataan before capitulation is featured in the sound color film They Live Forever produced by Irwin A Moon. The show is at 8 pm Saturday in Washington High School auditorium sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church with Rev A E Diddams as pastor.

George S. Clarke Bataan Irwin A. Moon Moody Bible Institute Washington High School Calvary Baptist Church 2Nd Ave Jefferson Washington

Hospital Admits And Discharges Noted

John Vincent Wellman was admitted for a fracture right shoulder. Robert Owens Crawfordsville was admitted as a medical patient. Mrs Ernest Green route two had an appendectomy this morning. Mrs Wayne Knapp and daughter Sarah Marie route four were dismissed this afternoon.

John Vincent Wellman Robert Owens Crawfordsville Ernest Green Route Two Wayne Knapp Sarah Marie Route Four

Miles Finds Lots Of Iowans In Italy Frontline Dispatches

Des Moines based war correspondent Frank Miles reports in a letter that five Iowans were seen at the front in Italy with the fifth army. He notes towns reduced to rubble, harsh living conditions, and shared Iowa connections amid wartime hardship.

Des Moines Iowa Frank Miles Iowa Daily Press The Journal Fifth Army Italy Miles Iowa News Towa Daily Press Association lTowans Red Cross

Mrs. Finch Hosts Good Will Club Meeting

Mrs. S. P. Finch was hostess to 16 Good Will club members yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Amos Weaver as a visitor. The group played bingo and rewards were given for prizes. Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Thompson assisted with refreshments. next meeting is with Mrs. P. E. Babcock on Nov. 8.

S. P. Finch Good Will Club Amos Weaver Weaver Thompson P. E. Babcock

Palmers Host Dinner For Relatives At East Town Home

Mr and Mrs Fred Palmer hosted a seven o'clock dinner last evening at their east of town home. Sixteen relatives attended the informal gathering with tables set with roses from the Palmer garden.

Mrs Fred Palmer Palmer Garden

Catholic D A Meeting Plans Aid for Davenport Orphans Home

The Catholic Daughters of America held a regular business and social meeting at K C hall with 12 members. Leona Wehr presided, prayers were led for those in service and peace, and the group decided to send clothing to a girl in a Davenport orphans home.

Catholic Daughters of America K. C. Hall Leona Wehr C.D.A Davenport Kate Shalla Catherine Swift F.l Lukovsky J. Boyd Low Wehr

All in a Lifetime

A psychologist estimates the average 70 year life breaks into 25 years work 20 years sleep 7 years sports and walking 5 years shaving and dressing 7 years pleasure 3 years waiting 2 years eating 1 year telephoning 30 hours yearly looking in mirrors and 4 hours annually wiping one s nose.

Shack Reach Mention Echoes Through Distant Retreats

A fragment notes the idea of reaching a shack as a rare scene in modern times, reflecting a sense of scarcity and nostalgia. The line evokes solitude and distance, suggesting changing values and countryside retreat patterns.

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Alice Fishburn Shelby Green Michigan Grimes Golden Jonathan U.S OHIOS Stokely Jellies Si Sae Durkfe Oleo Prunes Sala Camay Imit Vanilla Washington Fruit Market J. Martin White Excelsior Springs Rukgaber Harland M. Mead Webster City Rollie Optenburg Wyoming Yellowstone Park West Rukgeber Hardware Kenneth J. Blecha Big Springs Army Air Corps Paental Joe Wehr Columbus Junction Paul Kerr W. G. Conner Ottumwa J. M. Perry Pfe Dorothy Jean Conner Eglinfield, Fla Sim’s Shoe Store Wolf’s Flower Mrs. Finch Palmers All In Little’s Furniture
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